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2023-11-27
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Abandoned vehicles
§ 155-14 — Abandoned vehicles.
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Abandonment
§ 61-8 — Insurance; indemnification.
§ 100-3 — Partial enumeration of nuisances.
§ 124-2 — Use of public sewers required.
§ 124-3 — Building sewers and connections.
135-2{22} — POLLUTANT
§ 155-14 — Abandoned vehicles.
164-3A{53} — JUNKYARD
164-3A{84} — SANITARY FILL
§ 164-127 — Abandonment.
§ 164-151 — Junkyards.
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Accessory buildings and structures
83-1{1} — ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
83-1{12} — DECLARATION OF LAND RESTRICTION (NONCONVERSION AGREEMENT)
83-1{48} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
§ 83-13 — Application required; contents.
§ 83-35 — Accessory structures.
164-3A{2} — ACCESSORY BUILDING
164-3A{46} — GARAGE [Amended 8-10-1998 by Ord. No. 629]
164-3A{56} — LOT
§ 164-14 — Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-15 — Building height.
§ 164-19 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-21 — Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-24 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-26 — Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-27 — Building height.
§ 164-29 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-31 — Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-32 — Building height.
§ 164-35 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-37 — Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-38 — Building height.
§ 164-45.29 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-51.12 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-51.13 — Location and dimensional requirements.
§ 164-51.14 — Building height.
§ 164-53 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-78 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-81 — Building height.
§ 164-89 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-92 — Building height.
§ 164-100 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-147 — Accessory buildings.
§ 164-152 — Mobile homes.
§ 164-153 — Multiple-family dwellings.
§ 164-153.1 — Multiple-family dwellings in R-7500 Residential Zone.
§ 164-153.2 — Multiple-family housing for older persons.
§ 164-154 — Single-family detached and semidetached dwellings.
§ 164-209 — Simplified site plan.
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Accessory uses
164-3A{3} — ACCESSORY USE
164-3A{5} — AGRICULTURE or AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES
§ 164-12 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-19 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-24 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-29 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-36 — Special exceptions.
§ 164-39.2 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-41 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-42 — Special exceptions.
§ 164-45.8 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-45.9 — Special exceptions.
§ 164-45.17 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-47 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-51.12 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-61 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-64.2 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-66 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-78 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-89 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-100 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-120 — Signs not requiring permits.
§ 164-121 — On-premises business signs.
§ 164-131.4 — Solar collectors, roof-mounted.
§ 164-155 — Self-service storage facilities.
§ 164-155.4 — Solar collectors and facilities.
§ 164-155.5 — Satellite automobile storage lots.
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Adult entertainment
164-3A{4} — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITY [Amended 3-22-1993 by Ord. No. 571]
§ 164-39.2 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-42 — Special exceptions.
§ 164-45.8 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-47 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-64.2 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-101 — Special exceptions.
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Advertising
§ 12 — (531). Same—Specific powers; fines, penalties and forfeitures; suppression of disorderly conduct and nuisances within half mile of city.
§ 13 — (531A). Same—Borrowing power to meet current expenses.
§ 13.1 — Same—Issuance and sale of bonds, notes, etc.
§ 42 — (547A) Borrowing power for water system.
§ 36-5 — Written contracts.
§ 139-5 — Use of sidewalks by merchants and contractors.
§ 139-22 — Limit of projection; penalty for violations.
§ 145-10 — Identification.
§ 155-7 — Display of unauthorized signs; commercial advertising.
164-3A{94} — SIGN, OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
§ 164-39.2 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-41 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-45.2 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-45.8 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-47 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-120 — Signs not requiring permits.
§ 164-121 — On-premises business signs.
§ 164-122 — Outdoor advertising signs.
§ 164-123 — Sign permits.
§ 164-125 — Nonconforming signs.
§ 164-127 — Abandonment.
§ 164-155 — Self-service storage facilities.
§ 164-166 — Actions prior to hearing.
§ 164-168 — Postponement or continuation of hearing.
§ 164-179 — Filing fees.
§ 164-185 — Hearing procedures.
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Advisory Board
Ch 7 Art I — Recreation and Parks Advisory Board
§ 7-1 — Creation.
Ch 7 Art III — Environmental Advisory Board
§ 7-18 — Findings, goals and authority.
§ 7-19 — Creation.
§ 7-20 — Duties and responsibilities.
§ 7-21 — Membership.
§ 7-23 — Compensation.
§ 7-24 — Officers; proceedings; quorum; bylaws.
§ 7-25 — Services and supplies.
§ 7-26 — Meetings.
Ch 136 — Stormwater Management
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Air conditioning
§ 135-4 — Exemptions.
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Air pollution
§ 7-20 — Duties and responsibilities.
§ 164-67 — Performance standards.
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Alarm systems
Ch 21 Art II — False Fire Alarms
21-5{1} — ALARM SIGNAL OR SIGNALS
21-5{2} — ALARM SYSTEM
21-5{3} — ALARM SYSTEM CONTRACTOR
21-5{4} — ALARM USER
21-5{5} — FALSE ALARM
§ 21-6 — Intentional activation of system.
§ 21-7 — Negligent or accidental activation of system.
§ 21-8 — Defective systems.
§ 21-9 — Notice of service.
§ 78-1 — Prohibited acts.
§ 164-139 — Essential utility equipment.
§ 164-155.3 — Firearms sales in D-B Downtown Business Zone.
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Alcoholic beverages
§ 68-2 — Disorderly house nuisance defined.
§ 106-16 — Disorderly conduct.
§ 106-18 — Alcoholic beverage offenses.
164-3A{52} — INCUBATOR SPACE
§ 164-41 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-45.9 — Special exceptions.
§ 164-61 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-64.2 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-64.3 — Special exceptions.
§ 164-75 — Procedures.
§ 164-100 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-110.4 — Compatibility with adjacent uses; procedure for designation as floating zone.
§ 164-155.1 — Indoor shooting ranges.
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Amusements
§ 12 — (531). Same—Specific powers; fines, penalties and forfeitures; suppression of disorderly conduct and nuisances within half mile of city.
106-19A{2} — PLACE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
106-19A{3} — PUBLIC PLACE
164-3A{8} — AMUSEMENT CENTER
§ 164-42 — Special exceptions.
§ 164-45.9 — Special exceptions.
§ 164-64.3 — Special exceptions.
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Anchoring
§ 83-20 — Buildings and structures.
§ 83-23 — Manufactured homes.
§ 83-27 — Gas or liquid storage tanks.
§ 83-35 — Accessory structures.
§ 164-39.5 — Design standards.
§ 164-64.5 — Design standards.
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Animals
Ch 24 — Intergovernmental Relations
§ 24-1 — Applicability of county regulations.
Ch 48 — Animals and Fowl
§ 48-2 — Maintenance of stables and pens.
§ 48-3 — Running at large.
§ 48-4 — Impoundment.
§ 48-5 — Notice of impoundment.
§ 48-6 — Redemption.
§ 48-7 — Sale or other disposition.
§ 48-8 — Exceptions.
§ 48-9 — Leaving horses or other animals.
§ 48-10 — Dangerous riding or driving.
§ 48-12 — Disposal of carcasses.
§ 48-13 — Adoption of standards by reference.
56-7{1} — BUILDING
Ch 68 — Disorderly House Nuisances
§ 68-2 — Disorderly house nuisance defined.
Ch 80 — Fishing
Ch 100 — Nuisances
§ 100-4 — Property maintenance.
§ 109-10 — Procedure for requesting permit.
§ 109-15.1 — Restrictions on actions.
124-1A{9} — HAZARDOUS WASTE
§ 124-2 — Use of public sewers required.
§ 124-4 — Use of public sewers.
130-2{10} — GARBAGE
130-2{16} — POLLUTION
§ 130-14 — Matter not to be placed in containers; penalty for violations.
130-17A{1} — LITTER
135-2{22} — POLLUTANT
§ 139-8 — Prohibited acts.
§ 139-27.3 — Safety measures during construction.
§ 155-25 — Glass, injurious substances or refuse on street.
164-3A{5} — AGRICULTURE or AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES
164-3A{14} — BUILDING
164-3A{54} — KENNEL
164-3A{84} — SANITARY FILL
§ 164-12 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-13 — Special exceptions.
§ 164-19 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-21 — Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-24 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-29 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-41 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-42 — Special exceptions.
164-51.24{3} — ART or ARTISTIC WORKS
§ 164-61 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-62 — Special exceptions.
§ 164-64.2 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-100 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-111 — General provisions and requirements.
§ 164-120 — Signs not requiring permits.
§ 164-121 — On-premises business signs.
§ A174-1 — Distribution Table.
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Antennas
§ 61-5 — Forfeit or surrender of franchise.
§ 139-28.2 — Wireless facilities requirements and findings.
164-3A{64} — (MICRO) WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ANTENNA ARRAY
164-3A{67} — MONOPOLE
164-3A{86} — SATELLITE TELEVISION ANTENNA
164-3A{109} — TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
164-3A{110} — TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATION
164-3A{113} — TOWER
§ 164-131.3 — Required screening of modern appurtenances.
§ 164-139.1 — Telecommunications facilities.
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Apartments
§ 61-4 — Franchise regulations and restrictions.
106-19A{2} — PLACE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
§ 124-24 — Basic schedule of charges.
§ 124-26 — Avondale Sewer Service Area.
§ 124-27 — Air Business Center Drainage Area.
§ 124-29 — Sewer charges.
§ 124-33 — Suspension of service.
130-2{21} — RESIDENTIAL UNITS
§ 133-3 — Schedule of special capital benefit assessment charges.
§ 160-8 — Special water benefit assessment charges.
§ 164-122 — Outdoor advertising signs.
§ 164-208 — Contents of site plan.
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Appeals
§ 21 — (531I). Board of zoning appeals, and appeals therefrom to circuit court.
§ 34 — (540). Laying out and construction, etc., of streets; street improvements assessments; appeals to circuit court.
§ 44 — (549). Enforcement of ordinances.
§ 46 — (551). Same—Authority to fix requirements as to ownership and operations; city regulations appealable to state courts.
16-2{10} — OFFICIAL or OFFICIALS
§ 16-6.1 — Financial disclosure: members of boards and commissions.
§ 78-7 — Appeals.
§ 78-8 — Violations and penalties.
§ 83-11 — Use and interpretation of FIRMs.
§ 83-41 — Notice of violation and stop-work order.
§ 94-7 — Revocation.
§ 100-8 — Notice to abate.
§ 106-20 — Panhandling.
§ 109-14 — Appeals.
§ 119-4 — Licensing and inspection of rental dwellings.
§ 124-30 — Additional charges.
§ 130-9 — Performance of work by City.
§ 136-29 — Right to appeal; filing.
§ 143-4 — Assessment and levy.
§ 143-5 — Historic tax credit: historically valuable, architecturally valuable or architecturally compatible structures.
§ 145-29 — Appeal from denial, suspension or revocation.
§ 148-17 — Appeals.
164-3A{12} — BOARD
§ 164-12 — Uses permitted.
§ 164-45.24 — Appeals.
§ 164-51.10 — Appeal from Historic District Commission decision.
§ 164-121 — On-premises business signs.
§ 164-126 — Removal.
§ 164-128 — Appeals.
§ 164-135 — Continuation.
§ 164-138 — Major road plans.
§ 164-155.3 — Firearms sales in D-B Downtown Business Zone.
§ 164-156 — Department and Director of Community Planning and Development.
§ 164-157 — Zoning certificate.
§ 164-158.1 — Administrative adjustments.
Ch 164 Art XXII — Board of Zoning Appeals
§ 164-160 — General provisions.
§ 164-161 — Powers and duties.
§ 164-162 — Meetings.
§ 164-163 — Appeals.
§ 164-164 — Stay of proceedings.
§ 164-166 — Actions prior to hearing.
§ 164-167 — Public hearings.
§ 164-169 — Criteria for determination.
§ 164-172 — Decisions.
§ 164-173 — Effect of disapproval.
§ 164-174 — Filing fees.
§ 164-175 — Appeals from Board.
§ 164-187 — Decision by Common Council.
§ 164-188 — Planned development.
§ 164-190 — Appeals from Common Council.
§ 164-204 — Appeals.
§ 164-211 — Action on site plan.
§ A174-1 — Distribution Table.
§ A175-1 — Utility fees, charges and costs adopted; Utility Fee Schedule established.
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Appointments
§ 3 — (524). Qualifications for and election of mayor and common council; notification to those elected.
§ 4 — (524A). Board of registration of voters—Appointment and term of office.
§ 9 — (528). Clerk and treasurer.
§ 10 — (529). Street commissioner.
§ 20 — (531H). Zoning commission.
§ 21 — (531I). Board of zoning appeals, and appeals therefrom to circuit court.
§ 34 — (540). Laying out and construction, etc., of streets; street improvements assessments; appeals to circuit court.
§ 50 — Establishment of urban renewal agency.
§ 4-8 — Limitations.
§ 4-9 — Meetings.
§ 7-3 — Membership.
§ 7-4 — Terms; vacancies; removal.
§ 7-15 — Officers.
§ 7-21 — Membership.
§ 7-22 — Terms of office; vacancies; removal.
§ 7-24 — Officers; proceedings; quorum; bylaws.
§ 14-1.1 — Board of Elections.
§ 14-1.2 — Duties of Board.
§ 14-2.1 — Campaign finances.
§ 14-5 — Judges of Election.
§ 14-14 — Elections called by voters.
§ 16-3 — Ethics Commission.
§ 16-4 — Conflicts of interest.
§ 16-5 — Financial disclosure: City elected officials and candidates for City elective office.
§ 16-6 — Financial disclosure: certain employees and appointed officials.
§ 16-9 — Violations and penalties.
§ 19-8 — Cashier.
§ 21-4 — Fire Police Corps.
§ 29-1 — Residency of appointed officers.
§ 29-2 — Holding multiple offices.
§ 29-3 — Vacancies in appointive offices.
§ 29-5 — Acting appointed officers.
§ 29-6 — Deputies and assistants.
§ 29-7 — Appointment; compensation; powers and duties; temporary absence or disability.
§ 29-12 — Appointments; terms; qualifications.
§ 29-14 — Assistant City Clerk.
§ 29-16 — Assistant City Treasurer.
§ 29-17 — Appointment; qualifications; compensation.
§ 29-18 — Powers and duties.
§ 29-19 — Attendance at meetings of legislative body.
§ 29-21 — Appointment; term; qualifications.
§ 29-27 — Appointment; term; qualifications.
§ 29-33 — Appointment term; qualifications.
§ 33-4 — Chief of Police.
§ 56-2 — Office of Building Official established.
§ 61-5 — Forfeit or surrender of franchise.
§ 83-9 — Designation of Floodplain Administrator.
§ 139-9 — Initiation of project.
§ 139-16 — Examiners.
§ 139-18 — Report by examiners.
§ 148-2 — Creation and composition of Tree Commission.
§ 148-3 — Term of office; vacancies; removal.
§ 150-2 — Plan projected.
§ 155-13 — Hearing relating to impoundment and immobilization.
§ 164-51.3 — Creation and composition of Historic District Commission; appointment and term of members; vacancies.
§ 164-156 — Department and Director of Community Planning and Development.
§ 164-160 — General provisions.
§ 164-175 — Appeals from Board.
§ 164-184 — Hearing examiners.
§ 164-190 — Appeals from Common Council.
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Ashes
§ 12 — (531). Same—Specific powers; fines, penalties and forfeitures; suppression of disorderly conduct and nuisances within half mile of city.
§ 124-4 — Use of public sewers.
130-2{22} — RESIDUE
135-2{24} — SIGNIFICANT MATERIALS
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Assessments
§ 13.1 — Same—Issuance and sale of bonds, notes, etc.
§ 24 — (532). Special tax—For fire fighting equipment; fire department fund.
§ 25 — (532A). Same—For Davis Library, Inc.; library fund.
§ 31 — (536). Contracts and taxes for light and water.
§ 34 — (540). Laying out and construction, etc., of streets; street improvements assessments; appeals to circuit court.
§ 36 — (542). Same—Petitions, and ordinances based thereon, for paving, etc., and payment by special assessment.
§ 37 — (543). Same—Referenda, and ordinances based thereon, for paving, etc., and payment by special assessment.
§ 38 — (544). Same—Duration and enforcement of liens.
§ 39 — (545). Same—Owners of property.
§ 42 — (547A) Borrowing power for water system.
§ 44 — (549). Enforcement of ordinances.
§ 50 — Establishment of urban renewal agency.
§ 1-3 — Ordinances saved from repeal.
§ 1-18 — Violations and penalties.
§ 4-6 — Authorization; empowerment; membership; elections; terms; qualifications.
§ 7-2 — Powers and duties.
§ 16-9 — Violations and penalties.
§ 19-10 — City Treasurer.
83-1{38} — MARKET VALUE
§ 83-44 — Fees.
§ 119-6 — Property maintenance habitual offender.
Ch 124 — Sewers and Sewage
Ch 124 Art VI — Special Assessments
§ 124-24 — Basic schedule of charges.
§ 124-25 — Notice; penalty.
§ 124-26 — Avondale Sewer Service Area.
§ 124-27 — Air Business Center Drainage Area.
§ 124-29 — Sewer charges.
§ 124-36 — Violations and penalties.
Ch 133 — Special Capital Benefit Assessment
§ 133-1 — Findings, intent and authority.
§ 133-3 — Schedule of special capital benefit assessment charges.
§ 133-4 — Payment of fees.
§ 133-5 — Creation of account.
§ 133-6 — Use of funds.
§ 133-7 — Adjustments.
§ 136-1 — Purpose; authority.
§ 136-7 — Waivers; watershed management plans.
§ 136-14 — Contents and submission of stormwater management plans.
§ 136-24 — Maintenance inspections; correction of deficiencies.
§ 136-25 — Inspection and maintenance agreement; maintenance bond.
§ 139-10 — Apportionment of costs.
Ch 143 — Taxation
§ 143-4 — Assessment and levy.
§ 143-6 — (Reserved)
§ 143-8 — Job creation tax credit.
§ 155-51 — Failure to pay fine or stand trial.
§ 160-7 — Service connections.
§ 160-8 — Special water benefit assessment charges.
164-3A{117} — ZONING CERTIFICATE
§ 164-39.5 — Design standards.
§ 164-45.21 — Criteria for approval.
§ 164-111 — General provisions and requirements.
§ 164-126 — Removal.
§ A174-1 — Distribution Table.
§ A175-1 — Utility fees, charges and costs adopted; Utility Fee Schedule established.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Attorney fees
§ 61-2 — Application procedures.
§ 83-44 — Fees.
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Attorney's fees
§ 61-8 — Insurance; indemnification.
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Auxiliary police
§ 33-10 — Westminster Auxiliary Police.