City Ordinances

  • 1. General Provisions
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    • Construction Of Penalities
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      • Introductory Provisions To Construction Of Crimes Under This Code
      • Application of Code - Offense Prior To Effective Date
      • Purposes And Principles Of Construction
      • Crimes Abolished
      • Strict Construction Rule Not Applicable
      • Procedure - Governed By State And Constitutional Provisions Liability For Civil Damages Not Affected
      • Jurisdiction And Venue
      • Jurisdiction Of Offenses
      • Limitation Of Actions
      • Embezzlement Of Public Moneys - Falsification Of Public Records
      • Misdemeanor - Any Infraction - Commencement of Prosecution
      • Fraud Or Breach of Fiduciary Obligation - Misconduct By Public Officer Or Employee
      • Defendant Out Of State
      • Lesser Included Offense For Which Period Of Limitations Has Run
      • Multiple Prosecution And Double Jeopardy - Criminal Joinder
      • "Single Criminal Episode" Defined
      • Incorporation By Reference Of Provisions Of State Criminal Code
      • Joinder Of Offenses And Defendants
      • Burden Of Proof
      • Incorporation Of State Code
      • Definitions
      • Incorporation of State Code
    • Principles Of Criminal Responsibility
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      • Culpability Generally
      • Incorporation Of State Code
      • Criminal Responsibility For Conduct Of Another
      • Incorporation Of State Code
      • Defenses To Criminal Responsibility
      • Incorporation Of State Code
      • Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility
      • Incorporation Of State Code
    • Punishments
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      • Classification Of Offenses
      • Sentencing In Accordance With Chapter
      • Designation Of Offenses
      • Misdemeanors Classified
      • Infractions
      • Continuing Violation
      • Sentencing
      • Sentences Or Combination Of Sentences Allowed - Civil Penalties
      • Misdemeanor Conviction - Term Of Imprisonment
      • Infraction Conviction - Fine, Forfeiture, And Disqualification
      • Fines And Special Sanctions
      • Fines Of Persons
      • Fines Of Corporations, Associations, Partnerships, Or Governmental Instrumentalities
      • Limitations And Special Provisions On Sentences
    • Administrative Remedies
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      • Hearings
      • Request
      • Form Of Request
      • Procedure
      • Not Additional Remedy
  • 3. Municipal Government
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    • The Governing Body
      • Legislative And Executive Powers
      • Other Functions
      • In Cities Of The First Class
      • In Cities Of The Second Class
      • In Cities Of The Third Class
      • In Towns
    • Election Of Governing Body
      • Municipal Election - Terms Of Office
      • Terms Of Elected Municipal Officers
      • Election Of Officers In Cities Of The First Class
      • Election Of Officers In Cities Of The Second Class
      • Election Of Officers In Cities Of The Third Class
      • Election Of Officers In Towns
      • Determining Two And Four Year Terms
      • Election Expenses To Be Published - Penalty
    • Membership On Governing Body, Vacancies And Power To Vote
      • Eligibility And Qualifications
      • Vacancies In Offices In Cities Of The First And Second Class
      • Vacancies In Offices In Cities Of The Third Class And Towns
    • Mayor As Member Of Governing Body
      • Mayor As A Voting Member Of Governing Body
      • Mayor In Third Class City - No Vote Except In Case Of A Tie
      • Mayor As Presiding Officer - Mayor Pro Tempore
      • No Veto
    • Meetings, Procedure And Conduct - Voting
      • Meetings In Cities Of The First And Second Class
      • Time, Place - Exceptions
      • Meetings In Cities Of The Third Class And Towns
      • Quorum Necessary To Do Business
      • Quorum Defined
      • Attendance
      • How The Vote Is Taken
      • Minimum Vote Required
    • Public Meetings, Executive Sessions, Records And Publication, Procedure
      • Business Of Governing Body Conducted Only In Open Meeting
      • Executive Sessions
      • Public Records
      • Publication Or Proceedings, Expenses
      • Penalty
      • Rules Of Procedure
      • Rules Of Conduct For Members Of The Governing Body
      • Rules Of Conduct For The Public
      • Action On Committee Reports
      • Requiring Attendance Of Witnesses, Production Of Evidence
    • Municipal Ordinances, Resolutions And Procedure
      • Legislative Power Exercised By Ordinance
      • Extent Of Power Exercised By Ordinance
      • Penalty For Violation Of Ordinance
      • Form Of Ordinance
      • Requirements As To Form
      • Revision Of Ordinances
      • Power To Codify Ordinances
      • Arrangement Of Ordinances
      • Repeal Of Conflicting Provisions
      • Publication In Book, Pamphlet Or Looseleaf Form - State Statutes
      • Publication Of Ordinances
      • Effective Date
      • Recording, Numbering, And Certification Of Passage
      • Contents, Dates, Publication Proved Under Seal
      • Municipal Ordinances Received In Evidence
      • Fines And Forefeitures - Disposition
      • Purposes Of Resolutions
      • Form Of Resolutions
      • Resolutions Need No Publication Effective Date
    • Municipal Administration
      • Administrative Powers In Cities Of The First Class
      • Desigation Of Department Head In Cities Of The First Class
      • Officers Limited To One Office
      • Change In Names, Fuctions, And Superintendents Of Departments
      • Administrative Powers In Cities Of The Second Class
      • Designation Of Department Head In Cities Of The Second Class
      • Commissioners May Administer Tow Departments - Change In Names, Functions And Superintendents
      • Administration Vested In Mayor
      • Powers Of Mayors In Cities Of The Third Class And Towns
      • Additional Powers And Duties Of Elected Officials In Cities Of The Third Class And Towns
      • Members Of The Governing Body May Be Appointed To Administration In Cities Of The Third Class And Towns
      • Change In Duties In Cities Of The Third Class And Towns
      • General Administrative Powers Of All Municipalities
      • Personnel Assigned To One Or More Departments
      • Rules And Regulations For Administration Of Municipality
      • May Require That Appointed Officers Reside In Municipality
      • Elected Executives To Appoint Their Deputies
      • Compenstation And Salaries
      • Amound Of Bond
      • Cities Of The First And Second Class
      • Bond Of Treasures
      • Approval Of Bonds
      • Premium Paid By Municipality
      • Bonds Of First Officers After Incorporation
      • Additional Bonds
      • Official Neglect And Misconduct - Penalty
      • Oath Required Before Taking Office Or Performing Duties
      • Oath - Given - Filed
      • Acts Of Officials Not Voided
    • Appointed Officials And Their Duties
      • Creating Offices - Filling Vacancies
      • Appointment Of Recorder, Treasurer, Engineer, Attorney In Cities Of The First And Second Class
      • Custodian Of Records Of Public Improvements
      • Books And Supplies - Recording, Filing And Inspection
      • Fees To Be Paid In Advance
      • Seal
      • Recordation Not To Interfere With Other Recordation
      • Noncompliance A Misdemeanor
      • Police And Fire Departments In Cities Of The First And Second Class
      • Heads Of Departments And Subordinate Officers
      • Removal Of Departmental Heads
      • Department Heads May Suspend Subordinates
      • Powers And Duties Of Chief Of Police
      • Police Officers - Powers And Duties
      • Rights To Arrest Without Warrant
      • Recorder, Treasures, Marshal In Cities Of The Third Class And Towns
      • Engineering In Cities Of The Third Class And Towns
      • Marshal In Third Class Cities And Towns
      • Powers, Duties And Obligations Of Police Chief, Marhsal And Their Assistants In Cities Of The Third Class And Towns
      • Bail Commissioner - Powers And Duties
      • Fines - Collection By Bail Commissioner - Accounting
      • Term Of Bail Commissionres - Salary - Bond Of Oath
      • City And Town Justices Of the Peace - Appointment - Vacancies - Disqualification - Compensation - Payment Of Fees, Fines, Forfeitures Or Other Sums To Treasurer
      • Appointment Of Manager
      • Term Of Office
      • Duties Of The Manager
      • Legislative Powers And Official Position Of The Mayor Not Delegated
      • Attorney
    • Civil Service Commission
      • Subordinates In Police, Health, And Fire Departments To Be Appointed From List
      • Classified Civil Service - Employment Constituting
      • Commission - Number, Term, Vacancies
      • Qualifications Of Commissioners - Salary - Removal
      • Organization Of Commission - Secretary - Offices
      • Rules And Regulations - Printing And Distribution
      • Examinations
      • Appointments From Civil Service List - Probation Period
      • Certification Of Applicants For Position - Number - Eligible Lists, Removal
      • Promotions - Basis - Certification Of Applicants
      • Temporary Employees
      • Discharge By Department Head - Appeal To Commission - Hearing And Decision
      • Annual And Special Reports By Commission
    • Personnel Rules And Benefits
      • Monthly Pension And Health Or Termination Benefits Authorized For Officers Or Employees - Administration Of Systems
      • Creation And Administration Of Retirement Systems
      • Sickness, Disability And Death Benefits
      • Library Personnel - Monthly Wage Deductions And Matching Sums - Time Of Inclusion
      • Appointive Officers And Employees - Duration And Termination Of Term Of Office
      • Discharge Or Transfer - Appeals - Board - Procedure
      • Cost Of Living Adjustment - Price Index Used
  • 8. Municipal Property
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    • Regulation And Control
      • Control Of Property
      • Acquistion And Disposal
      • Erection And Care Of Buildings
      • Control Of Municipal Property
      • Unlawful Use
      • Repair Or Restoration
      • Franchise
      • Acts Exempted
    • Cemeteries
      • Definitions
      • The Name
      • Cemeteries Covered
      • Cemetery Superintendent
      • Office Of Cemetery Superintendent
      • Duties Of Cemetery Superintendent
      • Regulation Of Cemetery And Burials
      • Burials
      • Burial Permit
      • Registration Of Burials
      • Burials And Disinterment
      • Vaults Required
      • Religious And Fraternal Organizations
      • Sale Subject To Rules
      • Care Reserved
      • Orders And Responsiblities For Errors
      • Traffic Rules
      • Children
      • Animals Prohibited
      • Decorum
      • Injury To Cemetery Property Prohibited
      • Landscaping By Private Persons
      • Placement Of Markers
      • Additional Rules And Regulations
      • Fees And Charges
      • Collection Of Fees
      • Fee To Be Paid For Opening Grave
      • Purchase Price And Fees
      • Sale Of Lots
      • Sale
      • Restrictions Of Resale
      • Perpetural Care
      • Contracting For Perpetual Care
      • Care Included
      • Perpetual Care Fund
      • Perpetual Care Fund Created
      • Duties Of Treasurer
      • Duty Of Governing Body
      • Income
      • Nonperpetual Care Lots
      • Maintenance Charges On Lots Without Perpetual Care
      • Reversion Of Nonpaying Lots
      • Procedure For Reversion Of Lot To Municipality
      • Indigents
      • Burial Of Indigents
  • 9. Licensing, Control And Regulation Of Business And Construction
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    • Provisions Relating To The Licensing Control And Regulation Of Businesses
      • General Provisions
      • Definitions
      • Business License Required
      • License Assessor And Collector
      • Payments Dates
      • Penalty For Late Payment
      • Applications For License
      • Certificate
      • Display
      • Transfer Of License Prohibited
      • Revocation Or Denial Of Business License
      • Branch Establishments
      • Joint License
      • Reciprocal Recognition Of licenses
      • Exemptions To License
      • Fee Not To Constitute Undue Burden On Interstate Commerce
    • Business Licensed On An Annual Fee
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      • Fee Levied
      • Schedule
    • Business Licensed On The Basis Of Gross Receipts (Reserved)
    • Licensing And Regulating Specific Businesses
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      • Intoxicants
      • License To Sell Beer At Retail
      • Definitions
      • Retail Licenses
      • Beer License Fees
      • License Fees To Accompany Application
      • Purchase Of Beer For Resale
      • Application For License
      • Applications Referred To Chief Of Police
      • Renewals
      • Qualifications
      • Bond Required
      • Department Of Health Permit
      • Transfer Of License Prohibited
      • Restrictions
      • Sunday Sales Prohibited
      • Restricted Number Of Licensed Businesses
      • Relocation/New Businesses
      • Inspection
      • Revocation Or Suspension
      • Construction Contractors
      • Purpose
      • Definitions
      • Doing Business Without Registration And A License Unlawful
      • Registration
      • Job License For Each Contract
      • Job License Fee
      • Records - Inspection
      • Regulations
    • Building Regulations
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      • Building Official
      • Building Official
      • Stop Order
      • Entry Powers
      • Additonal Duties Of Building Inspector
      • General Provisions
      • Permit Required - Exceptions
      • Application For Permit
      • Approval Of Plan
      • Variations Of Plan Prohibited
      • Fee Schedule
      • Building Code
      • Adoption Of Building Code
      • Reserved
      • Establishment Of Fire Districts Or Zones
      • Electrical Code
      • Electrical Inspection
      • Permits And Inspections
      • Permit Fees
      • Electrical Disturbances
      • Electrical Installations
      • Electrical Installations - Business License Required
      • Notification
      • Inspection
      • Unlawful Installation - Disconnection
      • Notification To Inspect
      • Plumbing Code
      • Plumbing Code Adopted
      • Application And Scope
      • Plumbing Inspector - Duties
      • Allowance For Exception To Ordinance
      • Right Of Entry Granted
      • Power To Condemn Granted
      • Interest In Sale Or Installation Of Equipment Prohibited
      • Permits Required
      • Revocation Of Permit
      • Expiration Of Permit
      • Denial Of Permit
      • Permits Not Required
      • Home Owner Permit
      • Permit Fees (Reserved)
      • Reinspection Charge
      • Refusal To Comply With Order of Inspector
      • Penalty
    • Other Building Or Construction Codes
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      • Individual Wastewater (Sewage) Disposal Code Adopted
      • Small Underground Wastewater Dispoal System Code Adopted
      • Code For Installing Gas Piping And Applicances Adopted (Reserved)
      • Uniform Sign Code Adopted (Reserved)
      • Uniform Housing Code
      • Adoption Of A Housing Code
      • Application
      • Alteration
      • Relocation
      • Establishment Of A Housing Advisory And Appeals Board
      • Violations
      • Permits And Inspections
      • Fallout Shelters
      • Exemption From Building Code Requirements
      • Defintion
      • Design
      • Construction
      • Administrative Application Of Building Code
      • Code Of Camp, Trailer Court, Hotel, Motel And Resort Sanitation Regulations
  • 10. Fire, Health, Safety And Welfare
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    • Fires - Department - Code
      • Department
      • Creation
      • Personnel And Duties
      • Creation Of Position Of Chief
      • Powers And Duties Of Chief
      • Employees
      • Powers Of Fire Department
      • Emergency Vehicles
      • Removal Of Obstructions At Fire
      • Control Of Persons
      • Interference With Firemen In Discharge Of Duties
      • Unlawful Interference With Officers, Apparatus, Water, Etc.
      • Investigation After Fire Report
      • Right To Enter Upon And Inspect Premises
      • Males Present At Fire Subject To Orders
      • False Alarm
      • Uniform Fire Code
      • Uniform Fire Code Adopted
      • Establishment And Duties Of Bureau Of Fire Prevention
      • Definitions
      • Establishment Of Limits Of Districts In Which Storage Of Flammable Or Combustible Liquids In Outside Aboveground Tanks Is To Be Prohibited
      • Establishment Of Limits In Which Bulk Storage Of Liquefied Petroleum Gases Is To Be Restricted
      • Establishment Of Limits Of Districts In Which Storage Of Expolsives And Blasting Agents Is Prohibited
      • Amendments Made In The Uniform Fire Code
      • Appeals
      • New Materials, Processes Or Occupancies Which May Require Permits
      • Penalties
      • Standard Fire-Fighting Equipment
      • Equipment For New Fire Protection Systems - Standard Equipment
      • Duty Of Local Governing Body To Maintain And Comply
      • Prohibited Sales And Penalties
    • Health
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      • Board Of Health And Health Officer
      • Board Of Health Established
      • Duties And Powers Of Board Of Health
      • Permits
      • Health Director
      • Position Created
      • Powers And Duties Of Health Director
      • Unwholesome Food
      • Vacating Premises
      • Discharge Of Sewage Pollution
      • Inadequate Plumbing
      • Offensive Business And Facilities
      • Commencement Of Offensive Business
      • Issuance Of Permits
      • Existing Offensive Business And Facilities
      • Control Of Animal And Fowl Facilities
    • Nuisances
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      • Nuisances Generally
      • Nuisances Defined
      • Author Of Nuisances Defined
      • Declaration Of Nuisance
      • The Enumeration Of Nuisances
      • Toilet Or Sewer Facilities
      • Restrictions On Blocking Water
      • Abatement Of Weeds And Deleterious Objects
      • Real Property To Be Kept Clean
      • Weeds - Defined
      • Standards Of Weed Control
      • Nuisances On Property
      • Definition Of Nuisance
      • Duty Of Maintenance Of Private Property
      • Storage Of Personal Property
      • Abatement Of Nuisance By Owners
      • Dangerous Buildings
      • Adoption Of A Code For The Abatement Of Dangerous Buildings
      • Application
      • Alterations, Additions And Repairs
      • Abatement Of Dangerous Buildings
      • Establishment Of A Board Of Appeals
      • Dangers Buildings - Nuisances
      • Administrative Notice - Hearings - Disposal Of Nuisance - Lien - Penalty For Violation
      • Appointment And Duties Of Inspector
      • Hearing
      • Failure To Comply
      • Itemized Statement
      • Failure To Make Payment
      • Collection By Law Suit
      • Collection Through Taxes
      • Criminal Proceeding
      • Penalty For Failure To Comply
    • Garbage And Litters
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      • Garbage Regulation
      • Definitions
      • Collection Of Garbage (Reserved)
      • Service Charge (Reserved)
      • Method Of Payment Of Service Charges (Reserved)
      • No Accumulation Of Garbage
      • Containers
      • Closing Of Garbage Containers Required
      • Time And Place Of Pickup (Reserved)
      • Disposal Of Community Waste
      • Burning Of Refuse Prohibited
      • Dumping Refuse Prohibited
      • Limitations Upon Dumping
      • Regulations
      • Litter - Handbills
      • Definitions
      • Litter In Public Places
      • Placement Of Litter In Receptacles So As To Prevent Scattering
      • Sweeping Litter Into Gutters Prohibited Except As Otherwise Authorized By The Governing Body
      • Merchants' Duty To Keep Sidewalks Free Of Litter
      • Litter Thrown By Persons In Vehicles
      • Truck Loads Causing Litter
      • Litter In Parks
      • Litter In Lakes And Fountains
      • Throwing Or Distributing Commercial Handbills In Public Places
      • Placing Commercial And Noncommercial Handbills On Vehicles
      • Deposting Commercial And Noncommercial Handbills On Uninhabited Or Vacant Premises
      • Prohibiting Distribution Of Handbills Where Properly Posted
      • Distributing Commercial And Noncommercial Handbills At Inhabited Private Premises
      • Exemption For Mail And Newspapers
      • Posting Notice Prohibited
      • Litter On Occupied Private Property
      • Litter On Vacant Lots
      • Handbills And Posters
  • 11. Transportation, Streets And Public Ways
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    • Reserved
    • Reserved
    • Streets And Public Ways
      • Superintendent Of Streets
      • Department - Superintendent Of Streets
      • Powers And Duties Of Street Department
      • Streets - Traffic Control
      • Adoption Of Uniform Traffic Code
      • Definitions Contained In Code
      • Prima Facie Speed - Posted Streets
      • Angle Parking
      • Through Streets - Stop And Yield Intersections
      • Designation Of Streets And Intersections To Be Posted
      • Penalties
      • Animals On Streets
      • Driving Animals On Streets
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      • Construction And Reapir Of Streets And Sidewalks
      • Construction By Persons
      • Permit Required - Supervision
      • Construction Of Driveways Or Changes Of Construction
      • Building Materials In Street - Permit
      • Placing Or Mixing Sand Or Gravel On Paved Street Or Sidewalk
      • Overflowing Of Water On Public Property
      • Irrigation Ditches Across Sidewalks
      • Removal Of Sod, Earth From Streets Or Other Property
      • Sidewalk Regulations
      • Removal Of Snow
      • Placing Trash Or Other Obstruction In Streets, Gutters, Sidewalks
      • Openings In Street
      • Doors Opening Into Streets
      • Discharge Of Water On Street
      • Crossing At Intersections
      • Business To Keep Sidewalk Clean
      • Placing Goods On Sidewalks For Sale Or Show
      • Placing Goods On Sidewalks For Receipt Or Delivery
      • Playing On Sidewalks
      • Congregating On Sidewalks
      • Excavations
      • Permit Franchise Required
      • Excluded Excavations
      • Subject Excavations
      • Preparation
      • Backfill
      • Restoring Bituminous
      • Concrete Surfaces
      • Concrete Base, Bituminous Wearing Surfaces
      • Gravel Surfaces
      • Protection Of Public During Excavation Project
      • Relocation And Protection Of Utilities
      • Jetting Pipe
      • Inspection And Acceptance
      • Application For Street Excavation Permit
  • 12. Planning And Zonings
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    • Planning
      • Administration
      • Planning Commission
      • Term Of Office
      • Organization
      • Duties And Powers
      • Board Of Adjustment
      • Establishment
      • Term Of Office
      • Organization
      • Appeals To Board - Time - Persons Entitled - Transmission Of Papers
      • Stay Of Proceedings Pending Appeal
      • Notice Of Hearing Of Appeal - Right Of Appearahce
      • Powers Of Board On Appeal - Granting Of And Showing To Be Entitled To Variance
      • Decision On Appeal
      • Vote Necessary To Reverse Decision Of Appointed Official
      • Building Permits
      • Adoption Of Major Street Plan - Effect On Right To File Plat - Approval Of Planning Commission As Condition Precedent To Filing Plat - Regulations Governing Subdivision Of Land
      • Notificat Of Council
      • Changes In Zoning
      • Powers Of The Governing Body To Change Zoning
      • Petition For Change
      • Filing Fee And Publication Charge
      • Referral Of Petition To Planning Commission
      • Park Provisions
      • Definitions
      • Regulations - Intent
      • Submittal Of Overall Plan
      • Standards And Requirements
      • Purpose Of Planning Commission Review - Additional Requirements
      • Construction - Security Required
      • Document Insuring Maintenance
      • License Required
      • Travel Trailer Court
      • Travel Trailer Court - Standards And Requirements
      • Trailers And Recreation Vehicles
      • Location Of Boats, Boat Trailers, And Travel Trailers
    • Mobile Homes
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      • Location Provisions Of Single Wide Mobile Homes
  • 13. Police And Public Offenses
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    • Police
      • Police Department
      • Police Department - Established
      • Marshal - Chief Of Police
      • Additional Powers And Duties Of Policemen
      • Register Of Arrest
      • Property Taken From The Person Arrested - Triplicate Receipts
      • Register Of Property To Be Kept
      • Stolen Property Disposition
      • Jail
      • Governing Body To Provide
      • Jailer
      • Rules
      • Duties Of Jailer
      • Prisioners To Labor On Public Works
      • Work To Be Performed Under The Direction Of The Jailer
      • Time Off For Work Performed
      • Failure To Perform Work Made Breach Of Rules
      • Time Off For Good Behavior
    • Animal Control
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      • Poundmaster
      • Office Of Poundmaster Created
      • Duties Of Poundmaster
      • Interference With Officer Prohibited
      • Fees - Services Of Poundmaster
      • Care And Keeping
      • Animals At large
      • Abandoment
      • Trespassing Animals And Fowl
      • Killing Or Poisoning Prohibited
      • Dead Animals
      • Diseased Animals
      • Sale Of Diseased Animals
      • Reporting Of Rabid Animals
      • Biting Animal Quarantined For Observation
      • Rabies Contacts Quarantined
      • Unlawful Acts
      • Dogs
      • Definitions
      • License And Registration Required
      • Tag And Collar
      • Running At Large Prohibited
      • Female In Heat
      • Strays
      • Rabies
      • Dogs Required To Have Rabies Shot
      • Dogs Which Distrub Neighborhood
      • Vicious Animals - Special Provisions
      • Dog Pound
      • Impounding
      • Record Of Impounding Animals
      • Redemption Of Impounding Dogs
      • Disposition Of Unclaimed And Infected Dogs
      • Interfernce With Impounding Prohibited
      • Hydatid Disease (Echinococosis)
      • Penalties
      • Estrays
      • Impounding And Disposal Of Estrays, Generally
      • Notice Of Sale Of Estrays
      • Return To Owner On Payment Of Costs - Sale
      • Record Of Estrays
      • Trespassing Animals - Damagng - Impounding
      • Appraisement Of Damages
      • Owner To Be Notified
      • Failure To Notify Waives Damages
      • Where Owner Unknown - Duty Of Poundmaster
      • Notice Of Sale of Distrained Animals
      • Owner May Pay And Take Animals - Disputed Appraisal
      • Sale - Bill Of Sale
      • Redemption Within Ninety Days
      • Owner Entitlted To Residue Of Proceeds
      • Record of Trespassing Animals
      • Retaking Animals Unlawfully
    • General Police Powers
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      • Offenses Re: Minors
      • Purchase, Possession Prohibited
      • Curfew - Minors - Exceptions
      • Responsibliity Of Parents, Guardians For Curfew
      • Minor Prohibited Where Beer Is Sold
      • Intoxicants And Liquor
      • Public Intoxication Prohibited
      • Illegal Sale, Manufacturing, Storage Of Intoxicating Liquor
      • Possession Of Liquor
      • Liquor To Drunken Person
      • Alcoholic Beverages And Minors
      • Canvassing Or Soliciting
      • Solication Of Drinks
      • Disturbing The Peace
      • Noise
      • Fighting-Threatening
      • Loudspeakers
      • Sale Or Use Of Fireworks Unlawful
      • Throwing Objects Prohibited
      • Vulgar Language
      • Indecent Exposure
      • Offensive, Indecent Entertainment
      • Window Peeping
      • Look Outs For Illegal Acts
      • Unlawful Use Of Restrooms
      • Public Property - Documents
      • Public Property
      • Unlawful Acts
    • Inchoate Offenses
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      • Attempt
      • Attempt - Elements Of Offense
      • Attempt - Classification Of Offenses
      • Criminal Conspiracy
      • Conspiracy - Elements Of Offense
      • Conspiracy - Classification Of Offenses
      • Exemptions And Restrictions
      • Specific Attempt Or Conspiracy Offense Prevails
      • Conviction Of Inchoate And Principal Offense Prohibited
    • Offenses Against The Person
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      • Assualt And Related Offenses
      • Reserved
      • Assualt And Related Offenses
      • (Reserved)
      • Harassment
      • Terroristic Threat
      • (Reserved)
      • Interfering With Custodial Rights Or Personal Liberty
      • (Reserved)
      • Custodial Interference
      • Unlawful Detention
      • Sexual Offenses
      • (Reserved)
      • Sodomy
      • (Reserved)
      • Married Persons' Conduct Exempt - Limitations Of Actions - "Penetration" Or "Touching" Sufficient To Constitute Offense
    • Offenses Against Property
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      • Property Destruction
      • Defintions
      • Arson
      • (Reserved)
      • Reckless Burning
      • (Reserved)
      • Criminal Mischief
      • Burglary And Criminal Trespass
      • Defintions
      • (Reserved)
      • Manufacture Or Posession Of Instrument For Burglary Or Theft
      • Criminal Trespass
      • (Reserved)
      • Theft
      • Definitions
      • Presumptions And Defenses
      • Theft - Evidence To Support Accusation
      • Theft - Elements
      • Theft By Deception
      • Theft By Extortion
      • Theft Of Lost, Mislaid Or Mistakenly Delivered Property
      • Receiving Stolen Property - Duties Of Pawnbrokers
      • Theft Of Services
      • Theft By Person Having Custody Of Property Pursuant To Repair Or Rental Agreement
      • (Reserved)
      • Theft - Classification Of Offenses
      • Fraud
      • Forgery - "Writing" Defined
      • Possession Of Forged Writing Or Device For Writing
      • Fraudulent Handling Of Recordable Writings
      • Tampering With Records
      • Issuing A Bad Check - Presumption
      • Fraudulent Use Of A Credit Card - "Credit Card" Defined
      • Deceptive Business Practices - Definitions - Defense
      • Bribery Of Or Reeiving Bribe By Person In The Business Of Selection , Appraisal, Or Critisim Of Goods Or Services
      • (Reserved)
      • Defrauding Creditors
      • (Reserved)
      • Using Or Marking Slugs
      • (Reserved)
      • Criminal Simulation
      • (Reserved)
      • False or Fraudulent Insurance Claim - Punishment As For Theft
    • Offenses Against The Family
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      • Marital Violations
      • (Reserved)
      • Fornication
    • Offenses Against Government
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      • Corrupt Practices
      • Definitions
      • Campaign Contributions Not Prohibited
      • Bribery To Influence Official Or Political Actions
      • Threats To Influence Offiial Or Political Action
      • Receiving Briber Or Bribery By Public Servant
      • Receiving Bribe Or Bribery For Endorsement Of Person As Public Survant
      • Alterating Of Proposed Ordinance Or Resolution
      • Alteration Of Engrossed Copy Of Ordinance Or Resolution
      • Failure Of Member Of Governing Body To Disclose Interest In Ordiance Or Resolution
      • Abuse Of Office
      • Official Misconduct - Unauthorized Acts Or Failure Of Duty
      • Official Misconduct - Unlawful Acts Based On "Inside" Information
      • Unofficial Misconduct
      • Obstructing Governmental Operations
      • Interference With Public Servant
      • Picketing Or Parading In Or Near Court
      • Prevention Of Governing Body Or Public Servant From Meeting Or Organizing
      • Disturbing Governing Body Or Official Meeting
      • Interference In Arrest By Law Enforcement Official
      • Obstructing Justice
      • Failure To Aid Peace Officer
      • Acceptance Of Bribe Or Bribery To Prevent Criminal Prosecution - Defense
      • Escape - Term For Escape From Municipal Jail
      • (Reserved)
      • Bail - Jumping
      • Offense Against Public Property
      • "Public Moneys" Defined
      • Misusing Public Moneys
      • Failure To Keep And Pay Over Public Moneys
      • Making Profit Out Of, Or Misusing Public Moneys
      • Failure To Pay Over Fine, Forfeiture Or Fee
      • Obstructing Collection Of Revenue
      • Refusing To Give Tax Assessment Information, Or Giving False Information
      • Giving False Tax Receipt Or Failing To Give Receipt
      • Refusing To Give Tax Assessor Or Tax Or License Collector List Of, Or Denying Access To Employees
      • Doing Business Without License
      • Trafficking In Warrants
      • Stealing, Destroying Or Mutilating Public Records By Custodian
      • Stealing, Destroying Or Mutilating Public Records By One Not Custodian
      • Recording False Or Forged Instruments
      • Injuring Or Removing Monuments Of Official Surveys
      • Taking Toll Or Maintaining Road, Bridge, Or Ferry Without Authority - Fefusal To Pay Lawful Toll
      • Tampering With Official Notice Or Proclamation
      • Injuring Jails
      • Injuring Highways Or Bridges
      • Remoing Or Injuring Road Signs
      • Falsification In Official Matters
      • Definitions
      • False Or Inconsistent Material Statements
      • False Or Inconsistent Statements
      • Written False Statement
      • Perjury Or False Swearing - Proof Of Falsity Of Statements - Denial Or Criminal Guilty
      • False Reports Of Offenses To Law Enforcement Officer
      • False Name Or Address To Law Enforcement Officer
      • Tampering With Witness - Retaliation Against Witness Or Informant - Bribery
      • Extortion Or Bribery To Dismiss Criminal Proceeding
      • Tampering With Evidence
      • Falsification Or Alteration Of Government Record
      • Impersonation Of Officer
      • False Judicial Or Official Notice
      • (Reserved)
      • Abuse Of Process
      • Wrongful Commencement Of Action In Justices' Court
      • Assuming Liability For Conferring Jurisdiction Upon Justice
      • Wrongful Attachment By Justice - Liability
      • (Reserved)
      • Sabotage Prevention
      • Definitions
      • Posting Of Signs At War Or Defense Facilities - Entering Posted Premises Without Permission
      • Closing Or Restricting Use Of Highways Abutting Defense Or War Facilities - Posting Of Notices
      • Bargaining Rights Of Employees Not Impaired By Sabotage Provention Laws
      • (Reserved)
    • Offenses Against Public Order And Decency
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      • Breaches Of The Peace And Related Offenses
      • Riot
      • Disorderly Conduct
      • Disrupting A Meeting Or Processions
      • Failure To Disperse
      • Giving A False Alarm
      • Telephone Abuse
      • Telephone Harassment
      • Emergency Telephone Abuse
      • Cruelty To Animals
      • Cruelty To Animals
      • Spectator At Organized Animal Fight
      • (Reserved)
      • Allowing Vicious Animal To Go At Large
      • Officers' Authority To Take Possession Of Animals - Lien For Care
      • Offenses Against Privacy
      • Definitions
      • Privacy Violation
      • Communication Abuse
      • Criminal Defamation
      • Abuse Of Personal Identity
      • Libel And Slander
      • Conveying False Or Libelous Material To Newspaper Or Broadcasting Stations
      • Offenses Against The Flag
      • Abuse Of The Flag
      • Miscellaneous Provisionns
      • Intoxication - Release Of Arrested Person
      • Lewdness
      • Loitering
      • Abuse Of A Corpse
    • Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, Welfare And Morals
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      • Cigarettes And Tobacco And Psychotoxic Chemical Solvents
      • "Place Of Business" And "Enclosed Public Place" Defiened
      • Cigarettes And Tobacco - Advertising Restrictions
      • Permitting Minors To Use Tobacco In Place Of Business
      • Furnishing Cigars, Cigarettes Or Tobacco To Minors
      • Buying Or Possessing Cigars, Cigarettes Or Tobacco By Miors
      • Use Of Cigars, Cigarettes Or Tobacco In Enclosed Public Place
      • Abuse Of Psychotoxicc Chemical Solvents
      • Designated Smoking Areas
      • Duties Of Proprietor Of Public Place
      • Violations
      • Waters
      • Interference With Control Of Water Commissioner
      • Taking Water Out Of Turn Or Excesss Amount - Injuring Facilities
      • Obstruction Of Watergates By Logs
      • Injuring Bridge, Dam, Canal Or Other Water-Related Structure
      • Explosives
      • Unlawful Handling Of Explosives
      • Marking Of Containers Of Explosives Before Transportation Or Storage
      • Powder Houses
      • Marking Of Containers Of Explosives Held For Sale Or Use
      • Different Dates On Containers Of Explosives Prohibited - Reuse Of Containers Prohibited
      • "Infernal Machine" Defined
      • Infernal Machine - Delivery To Common Carrier, Mailing, Or Placement On Premisis
      • Infernal Machine - Construction Or Possession
      • Fences
      • Fencing Of Shafts And Wells
      • Weapons
      • Definitions
      • When Weapon Deemed Loaded
      • Possession Of Dangerous Weapon By Convicted Person, Drug Addict, Or Mentally Incompetent Person Prohibited
      • Carrying Concealed Dangerous Weapon
      • Carrying Loaded Firearm In Vehicle Or On Street
      • Threatening With Or Using Dangrous Weapon In Fight Or Quarrel
      • Possession Of Deadly Weapon With Intent To Assualt
      • Discharge Of Firearm From Vehicle Or Near Highway
      • Possession Of Dangerous Weapon By Minor
      • Possession Of Weapon Authorized - Permit Or License Not Required
      • Possession Of Loaded Weapon At Residence Authorized
      • Target Concessions, Trap Fields, Shooting Ranges, And Hunting Excepted From Prohibitions
      • License To Carry Concealed Weapon - Requirements for Issuance
      • License - Application Form
      • (Reserved)
      • License - Fee - Amount And Disposition
      • License - Records - Copies Transmitted To Bureau
      • (Reserved)
      • Hand Gun Dealers' Records
      • (Reserved)
      • Unlawful Marking Of Pistol Or Revolver
      • Alteration Of Number Or Mark On Pistol Or Revolver
      • Persons Exempt From Weapons Laws
      • Purchase Of Firearms In Contiguous States Pursuant To Federal Law
      • Disposition Of Weapons After Use For Court Purposes
      • Charity Drives
      • Definitions
      • Use Of Person's Name Without Consent for Soliciting Contributions Prohibited - Exception
      • Use Of Name Without Consent On Stationery Or As One Who Contributed To Organization Prohibited
      • Violations - Classification Of Offenses
      • Corporation Frauds
      • Definitions
      • Fraudulent Signing Of Share Subscriptions
      • (Reserved)
      • Misrepresenting Person As Officer, Agent, Member Or Promoted
      • Concurrence By Director In Dividend Or Division Of Capital In Violation Of Law
      • (Reserved)
      • False Reports
      • Refusing Inspection Of Books
      • Presumption Of Director's Knowledge Of Affairs
      • Presumption Of Director's Concurrence In Action If Present At Meeting - Written Dissent Required
      • Foreign Corporations Subject To Ordinances
      • Nuisances
      • "Nuisance" Defined - Violation - Classification Of Offense
      • Befouling Waters
      • "Public Nuisance" Defined
      • Maintaining, Committing Or Failing To Remove Public Nuisance - Classification Of Offense
      • Carcass Or Offal - Prohibitions Relating To Disposal - Classification Of Offense
      • Not To Affect Other Provisions Of Municipal Ordinances
      • Action For Abatement Of Public Nuisances
      • Trade And Commerce
      • "Junk Dealer" Defined
      • Fraudulent Practices To Affect Market Price
      • (Reserved)
      • Junk Dealer's Record Of Sales And Purchases
      • Violation By Junk Dealer - Classification Of Offense
      • Junk Dealer To Obtain Statement From Sellers
      • Falsification Or Seller's Statement To Junk Dealer
      • Trademarks, Trade Names And Devices
      • Definitions
      • Forging Or Counterfeiting Trademark, Trade Name Or Trade Device
      • Selling Goods Under Counterfeited Trademark, Trade Name Or Trade Device
      • Sales In Containers Bearing Registered Trademark Of Substituted Articles
      • Using, Destorying, Concealing Or Possessing Articles With Registered Trademark Or Service Mark To Deprive Owner Of Use Or Possession - Exception
      • Selling Or Dealing With Articles Bearing Registered Trademark Or Service Mark With Intent To Defraud
      • Use Of Registered Trademark Without Consent
      • Gambling
      • Definitions
      • Gambling
      • Gambling Fraud
      • Gambling Promotion
      • Possessing A Gambling Device Or Record
      • Failure Of Prosecuting Attorney Or Law Enforcement Officer To Prosecute Offenses
      • Seizure And Sale Of Devices Or Equipment Used For Gambling
      • Seizures And Disposition Of Gambling Debts or Proceeds
      • Confidence Game - Punishment As For Theft - Description In Charge
    • Pornographic And Harmful Materials And Performances
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      • Definitions
      • Material Harmful To Minors - No Expert Witness Required
      • Pornographic Material Or Performance - Determination Of Predominant Appeal To Prurient Interest - Expert Testimony Not Required
      • Disributing Pornographic Material
      • Inducing Acceptance Of Pornographic Material
      • Dealing In Harmful Material To A Minor
      • Allowing Property Or Land To Be Ussed For Lewdness Or Obscenity
      • Affirmative Defenses
      • Seizure And Disposition Of Prohibited Materials - Injunctive Relief Against Sale And Distribution Of Material Or Performances
    • Prostitution
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      • Definitions
      • Prostitution
      • Patronizing A Prostitute
      • Aiding Prostitution
      • Exploiting Prostitution
      • (Reserved)
      • Perversion
  • 14. Utilities
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    • Water
      • Water Department And System
      • Superintendent
      • Duties Of The Superintendent
      • Application For Water Connection
      • Application For Water Connection By Subdivider
      • Application For Water Service
      • Non-owner Applicants - Agreement Of Owner
      • Rates And Connection Fees
      • Special Rates
      • Board Of Equalization, Rates, And Rebates
      • Use Without Payment Prohibited
      • Delinquency - Discontinuance Of Service
      • Turning On Water After Being Turned Off Prohibited
      • Separate Connections
      • Unauthorized Users
      • Period For Visitors
      • Pipes To Be Kept In Good Repair
      • Quality Of Service Pipe
      • Faulty Equipment
      • Sprinkling Vehicles
      • Department To Have Free Access
      • Nonliability For Damaged
      • Water Not Supplied For Motors, Syphons, Etc.
      • Sprinklers
      • Scarcity Of Water
      • Waste Of Water
      • Water Meters
      • Permits For Installation
      • Applications For Installation Permit
      • Moving Or Replacement Of Water Lines
      • When Permits Shall Not Be Issued
      • Discontinuance Of Service
      • Fire Hydrants
      • Extension Of Water mains Within The Municipality
      • Cost Of Extensions Determined
      • Amount Of cost To Be Deposited With Recorder
      • Return Of Any Money - Forfeiture
      • Ownership Of Extension
      • Service Outside Municipality
      • Supply Of Water Services To Person Outside The Municipal Limits
      • Petition For Service
      • Extensions May Be Master Metered
      • Cost Of Extensions To Be Determined By Water Superintendent
    • Sewers (Reserved)

FAIRVIEW CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2022-01

An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2021-01, Chapter 10-300 “Nuisances” Of The Fairview City Revised Code Of Municipal Ordinances Dated September 1, 1978, Adding Direction To Section 10-320, Penalty 

FAIRVIEW CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2022-01

Amending Ordinance No. 2002-01, An Ordinance Establishing Powers And Duties For The Position Of City Administrator Relative To The Mayor And City Council And Providing For Effective Date And To Be Merged With Chapter 3-900 Part 3-924 “Appointment Of City Manager” And Part 3-926 “Duties Of The City Manager” Of The Fairview City Revised Code Of Municipal Ordinances Dated September 1, 1978, In Its Entirety And Implementing 

FAIRVIEW CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2022-02

An Ordinance Amending And Restating Title 9-100 Of The Fairview City Code Establishing Licensing, Control And Regulation Of Businesses Within The Corporate Limits Of Fairview City

FAIRVIEW CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2022-03

An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2008-01, Fairview City Zoning Ordinance “A Land Use Ordinance Of Fairview City” Dated November 3, 2008, Part B, Chapter 17, “Animal Control Ordinance”, Changing Animal Control Ordinance To Animal Standards And Moving The Control Back To The Code Of Revised Ordinances Of Fairview

FAIRVIEW CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2022-04

An Ordinance Amending “Code Of Revised Ordinances Of Fairview” Chapter 13-200, Animal Control, Adding To--  Part(S) 13-232 - Definitions; 13-233 - Domestic Fowl, Domestic Farm Animals, And Pets; 13-234 - Limitations On The Keeping And Maintenance Of Animals And Fowls; 13-235 - Exotic Pet Permit Requirements; 13-236 - Pets For Therapeutic Use; 13-237 -Number Of Animals Per Size Of Property; 13-238 - Penalties; And Amending Part(S) 13-254 - Redemption Of Impounded Dogs; And 13-258 - Penalties