[Gen. Ords. 1962, § 1-1]
The ordinances contained in this chapter and in the chapters
following shall constitute and be designated as "The General Ordinances
of the City of Waltham, 1978," and may be so cited. So far as their
provisions are the same in effect as those of previously existing
ordinances, they shall be construed as a continuation of those ordinances.
Charter reference — Provisions relative to ordinances, § 2-8 et seq.
State law reference — Codification
of ordinances, M.G.L.A. c. 43, § 23.
[Gen. Ords. 1962, § 1-2]
(a)
All ordinances or parts of ordinances passed to be ordained by the
City Council on or before April 25, 1978, are hereby repealed from
and after the effective date of this Code.
(b)
The repeal provided for in Subsection (a) shall not affect any of the following:
(1)
Any ordinance or relating to zoning;
(3)
The acceptance of act of the legislature;
(4)
Any ordinance relating to compensation or employee benefits;
(5)
Any ordinance relating to bond issues or the indebtedness of the
City;
(6)
Any ordinance accepting or dedicating street or alleys or abandoning
same;
(7)
Any act done, or any right accrued or established or any acts or
proceedings or acts ratified or confirmed after December 31, 1978;
(8)
Any order or resolution of the Council.
(c)
All persons who, at the time when such repeal takes effect, hold
any office under any of the ordinances repealed shall continue to
hold the same according to the tenure thereof, except those offices
which have been abolished, and those as to which a different provision
has been lawfully made. The provisions of this chapter and the following
chapters of this Code, so far as they are the same as those of existing
ordinances, shall be construed as a continuation thereof and not as
new enactments.
[Gen. Ords. 1962, § 1-3]
In the construction of this Code, and of all ordinances, the
following rules of construction shall be observed, unless such construction
would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the City Council
or the context of the ordinance:
The word "City" shall mean the City of Waltham, in the County
of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The terms "Code" or "this Code" shall refer to the "General
Ordinances of the City of Waltham, 1978."
The word "commonwealth" shall mean the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The time in which an act is to be done shall be computed
by excluding the first and including the last day; if the last day
be Sunday or a legal holiday, that shall be excluded.
The words "the Council" or "Council" or "City Council" shall
mean the City Council of the City of Waltham.
The words "county" or "the county" shall mean the County
of Middlesex.
A sudden and unforeseen combination of circumstances demanding
immediate attention.
A word importing the masculine gender only shall extend and
be applied to females and to firms, partnerships and corporations
as well as to males.
Words purporting to give a joint authority to three or more
officers or other persons shall be construed as giving such authority
to a majority of such officers or persons.
The word "month" shall mean a calendar month.
A word importing the singular number only may extend and
be applied to several persons and things as well as to one person
and thing.
The word "oath" shall be construed to include an affirmation
in all cases in which by law an affirmation may be substituted for
an oath, and in such cases the words "swear" and "sworn" shall be
equivalent to the words "affirm" and "affirmed."
Whenever any officer, board, department or other agency is
referred to by title, such reference shall be construed as if followed
by the words "of the City of Waltham, Massachusetts," unless indicated
to the contrary.
The word "owner," applied to a building or land, shall include
any part owner, joint owner, tenant in common, tenant in partnership,
joint tenant or tenant by the entirety, of the whole or of a part
of such building or land.
The word "person" shall extend and be applied to associations,
firms, partnerships and bodies politic and corporate as well as to
individuals.
The words "preceding" and "following" mean next before and
next after, respectively.
Whenever reference is made to M.G.L.A., c. _____, § _____,
this shall mean Massachusetts General Laws Annotated; whenever reference
is made to G.L., c. _____, § _____, this shall mean the
Tercentenary Edition of General Laws.
The word "street" shall be construed to embrace public ways,
streets, avenues, boulevards, roads, alleys, lanes, courts, viaducts,
public squares, sidewalks and all other public highways in the City.
The words "tenant" or "occupant," applied to a building or
land, shall include any person holding a written or oral lease or
who occupies, the whole or a part of such building or land, either
alone or with others.
Words used in the past or present tense include the future
as well as the past and present.
Shall be construed to include any representation of words,
letters or figures, whether by printing or otherwise.
The term "year" shall mean a calendar year.
[Gen. Ords. 1962, § 1-4]
The catchlines of the several sections of the General Ordinances
printed in boldface type are intended as mere catchwords to indicate
the contents of the section, and shall not be deemed or taken to be
titles of such sections, nor as any part of the section, nor, unless
expressly so provided, shall they be so deemed when any of such sections,
including the catchlines, are amended or reenacted.
[Gen. Ords. 1962, § 1-5]
All bylaws of the City shall be denominated ordinances, and
the enacting style may be, "Be it ordained by the City Council of
the City of Waltham, as follows."
Charter references — Ordinances, passage, repeal, amendment, etc., § 2-8 et seq.; adoption or change of zoning ordinance, § 8-7.
State law reference — Ordinances
generally, M.G.L.A. c. 40, §§ 21 — 23.
[Gen. Ords. 1962, § 1-6]
All ordinances shall be recorded by the City Clerk in the order
in which they are passed to be ordained, in a book which shall be
kept in the office of the City Clerk and subject to public inspection.
[Gen. Ords. 1962, § 1-7]
Whenever the City Council expresses anything by way of command,
the form of expression shall be, "ordered"; and when such council
expresses opinions, principles, facts or purposes, the form shall
be, "resolved."
[Gen. Ords. 1962, § 1-8]
All ordinances hereafter enacted or presented to the Council
for enactment, shall be drafted, so far as possible, as specific amendments
of or additions to this Code.
[Gen. Ords. 1962, § 1-11; Ord. No. 25952, 6-9-1986]
Whoever violates any ordinance of the City whereby any act or
thing is enjoined or prohibited or required, whether included in this
Code or hereafter ordained, shall, unless other provision is expressly
made, be liable to a penalty not exceeding $300 for each offense.
[Gen. Ords. 1962, § 1-13]
All fines and penalties for the violation of any ordinance shall,
when received, inure to the use of the City and be paid into the City
treasury, unless it be otherwise directed by the laws of the commonwealth
or the ordinances of the City.
[Gen. Ords. 1962, § 1-14]
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council
that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this
Code are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph
or section of this Code shall be declared unconstitutional by the
valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases,
clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this Code, since the
same would have been enacted by the Council without the incorporation
in this Code of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph or section.
[Ord. No. 25847, 2-10-1986]
In construing these ordinances, the following rules shall be
observed, unless their observance would involve a construction inconsistent
with the manifest intent of the City Council or repugnant to the context
of the same ordinance:
(1)
The repeal of an ordinance shall not revive any previous ordinance.
(2)
The repeal of an ordinance shall not affect any punishment, penalty
or forfeiture incurred before the repeal takes effect, or any suit,
prosecution or proceeding pending at the time of the repeal for an
offense committed, or for the recovery of a penalty or forfeiture
incurred, under the ordinance repealed.
(3)
Words and phrases shall be construed according to the common and
approved usage of the language; but technical words and phrases and
such others as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning
in law shall be construed and understood according to such meaning.
(4)
Words importing the singular number may extend and be applied to
several persons or things, words importing the plural number may include
the singular, and words importing the masculine gender may include
the feminine and neuter.
(5)
Wherever a penalty or forfeiture is provided for a violation of an
ordinance, it shall be for each such violation.
[Ord. No. 26894, 4-9-1990; Ord. No. 26946, 6-25-1990; Ord. No. 27121, 6-10-1991; Ord.
No. 27151, 5-28-1991; Ord. No. 27675, 1-10-1994; Ord. No. 27868, 1-23-1995; Ord. No. 28293, 1-13-1997; Ord. No. 28497, 1-12-1998; Ord.
No. 28572, 6-8-1998; Ord. No. 28707, 1-11-1999; Ord. No. 30447, 6-26-2006; Ord. No. 30448, 6-26-2006; Ord. No. 30915, 6-23-2008; Ord.
No. 30918, 6-23-2008; Ord. No. 30923, 6-23-2008]
(a)
Criminal complaint. Whoever violates any provision of the City of
Waltham general ordinances may be penalized by indictment or on complaint
brought in the District Court. Except as may be otherwise provided
by law, and as the District Court may see fit to impose, the maximum
penalty for each violation, or offense, brought in such manner shall
be $300.
(b)
Noncriminal disposition. Whoever violates any provision of these
City of Waltham General Ordinances, the violation of which is subject
to a specific penalty, may be penalized by a noncriminal disposition
as provided in M.G.L. c. 40, § 21D. The noncriminal method
of disposition may also be used for violations of any rule or regulation
of any municipal officer, board or department which is subject to
a specific penalty.
Without intending to limit the generality of the foregoing,
it is the intention of this provision that the following City of Waltham
General Ordinances and sections of said general ordinances are to
be included within the scope of this subsection, that the specific
penalties as listed here shall apply in such cases, and that in addition
to police officers, who shall in all cases be considered enforcing
persons for the purpose of this provision, the municipal personnel
listed for each section, if any, shall also be enforcing persons for
such sections. The term "second and subsequent offense" shall mean
those additional offenses committed by the same offender within a
twelve-month period. Each day upon which any violation exists shall
be deemed to be a separate offense.
[Amended 6-24-2013 by Ord. No. 31970A; 2-22-2016 by Ord. No. 33346; 5-22-2017 by Ord. No. 33735; 11-13-2018 by Ord. No. 34244]
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GENERAL ORDINANCES:
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CHAPTER AND SECTION
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TITLE
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PENALTY
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ENFORCING AGENT
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Chapter 2
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Administration
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Sec. 2-375
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Administrative enforcement
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$300 per day
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Purchasing Agent
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Chapter 3
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Animals and Fowl
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Sec. 3-17
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Unleashed dogs
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First offense, $25; second and subsequent, $50
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Animal Control Officer
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Sec. 3-18
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Excessive barking or howling
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First offense, $25; second and subsequent, $50
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Animal Control Officer
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Depositing excreta
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First offense, $25; second and subsequent, $50
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Animal Control Officer
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Training fighting dogs
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$50
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Animal Control Officer
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Vicious dog
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$50
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Animal Control Officer
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Sec. 3-18.1(d)
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Failure to comply with order
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$100
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Chief of Police or designee, Animal Control Officer; issued
by hearing authority
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Sec. 3-21
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Unlicensed dog or no rabies vaccination
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$25
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Animal Control Officer
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Chapter 4
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Cemeteries
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Sec. 4-10
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Conduct of visitors
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Sec. 4-10(a)
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Walking, standing, lounging upon grass, flower beds, lots or
borders within cemetery limits
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$25
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(b)(i)
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Gathering flowers, disturbing floral designs or vases
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$25
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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(ii)
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Writing upon or marking any monument, gravestone or other structure
planned as a memorial for the dead
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$100
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(C)
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Carrying firearm, cross bow, hunting bow, or dangerous weapon
within cemetery limits
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$100.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(d)
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Destroying, injuring, or harming bird, squirrel, or other animal
within cemetery limits
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$25.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(e)
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Operating motor vehicle within cemetery limits with intent to
pass from street to street; operating a motor vehicle within cemetery
limits in excess of 15 M.P.H.
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$50.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(f)
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Riding bicycle within cemetery limits
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$25.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(g)
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Entering or remaining within cemetery not for purpose of attending
a funeral or caring for a lot or grave
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$25.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(h)
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Taking dog or allowing dog owned by offender into cemetery
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$25.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(i)
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Landing on Mt. Feake cemetery from boat, or loafing or lounging
on, or fishing from the banks of the Charles River within cemetery
limits
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$25.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(j)
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Engaging in loud talking or boisterous conduct within or bringing
refreshments into cemetery
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$25.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(k)
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Parking within cemetery limits for prohibited purpose; parking
within cemetery limits so as to interfere with owner or with movement
of other vehicles; parking at entrance to cemetery
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$25.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(l)
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Entering/remaining in cemetery later than three-quarters of
an hour after sunset
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$25.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(m)
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Leaving weeds, grass, or rubbish on lot of another or on paths
or avenues of cemetery
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$25.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(n)
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Littering within cemetery limits
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$25.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(o)(i)
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Roller skating or skateboarding within cemetery limits
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$25.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(o)(ii)
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Use of mini-bikes or go-carts within cemetery limits
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$25.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(o)(iii)
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Display of goods, wares, or merchandise or merchandise within
cemetery limits
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$25.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(o)(iv)
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Instructing persons in the use and operation of a motor vehicle
within cemetery limits
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$25.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(o)(v)
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Using cemetery roadways for pleasure driving
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$25.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Sec. 4-10(o)(vi)
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Entering into or remaining within cemetery limits without authorization
after main gates have been closed
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$25.00
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Police Officers, Cemetery Superintendent
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Chapter 6
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Fire Prevention and Detection
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Sec. 6-1
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Residential buildings without smoke detectors
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Building Inspectors; Health Inspectors; Fire Chief or his designee
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Chapter 7
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Garbage, Trash and Refuse
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Sec. 7-2
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Dumping or burning garbage, refuse within City limits
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Health Inspectors; Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 7-3
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Maintenance of areas free from garbage and rubbish
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Health Inspectors
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Sec. 7-4
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Hauling refuse in non-leakproof vehicles
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Health Inspectors; Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 7-5
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Disturbing containers on sidewalk or street and handling contents
therein
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Health Inspectors; Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 7-6
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Storage of garbage and rubbish
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Health Inspectors
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Sec. 7-7
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Collection of garbage and rubbish
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Health Inspectors; Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 7-8
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Municipal litter
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Health Inspectors; Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 7-18
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Time restrictions
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Health Inspectors; Consolidated Public Works Director
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Chapter 7.5
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Health
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Secs. 7.5-21 through 7.5-24
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Experimentation with or use of recombinant technology within
City; use of humans as experimental subjects in recombinant DNA research;
failure to follow established NIH rules, regulations, and guidelines
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$200
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Health Inspectors
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Chapter 8
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Licenses, Permits and Business Regulations
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Article II
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Amusements
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Sec. 8-16
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Operating billiard, pool, or sippio table, shuffleboard, or
bowling alley without a license
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-17
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Violation of rules and regulations for mechanical or electronic
amusement devices
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Article III
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Hawkers and Peddlers
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Sec. 8-28
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Hawkers or peddler operating without a permit
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-29
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Failure to display badge or sticker
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-31
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Operating outside of established hours
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-32
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Failure to display name and license number issued on vehicle
used in conduct of business
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-33
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Conducting business at prohibited locations and streets
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-34
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Vehicle parked in excess of 30 minutes
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-35
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Interference with flow of traffic, maintenance of public ways,
removal of snow
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-36
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Causing loud noise or emission of odors injurious to or disturbing
public health or comfort
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-37
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Displaying sign without permit; failure to comply with sign
restrictions
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Building Inspectors
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Article IIIA
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Door-to-Door Solicitation
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Sec. 8-42
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Violations of Door-to-Door Solicitation Ordinance
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$300 each offense
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-43
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Violations of Door-to-Door Solicitation Ordinance
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$300 each offense
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-44
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Violations of Door-to-Door Solicitation Ordinance
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$300 each offense
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-46
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Violations of Door-to-Door Solicitation Ordinance
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$300 each offense
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-47
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Violations of Door-to-Door Solicitation Ordinance
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$300 each offense
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-50A
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Violations of Door-to-Door Solicitation Ordinance (including
requirement of compliance with applicable state and federal laws)
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$300 each offense
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Police officers
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Article IV
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Junk and Junk Dealers
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Sec. 8-61
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Engaging in business of a junk collector without a license
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-71
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Engaging in business of a junk dealer without a license
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-73
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Unlawful storage of junk by junk dealer
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-74
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Failure to keep records of purchases as per Sec. 8-74
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-76
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Resale of articles prior to one week of purchase or receipt
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$25; $50 second subsequent
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Police officers
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Article V
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Lodging Houses
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Sec. 8-86
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Failure to have a license
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$200; $300 second and subsequent
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Building Inspectors; Health Inspectors
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Article VI
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Pawnbrokers
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Sec. 8-96
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Failure to have a license
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Article VII
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Petroleum, Explosives, Etc.
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Sec. 8-105
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Failure of holder of fuel storage license to dispense compressed
air and wash windshields during regular business hours
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-108(a)
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Operating gasoline station between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
without a permit
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-108(e)
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Failure to post notice and exact change and credit card transactions
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-109
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Violation of regulations for hazardous materials storage tanks
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$200; $300 second and subsequent
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Fire Chief or designee
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Article VIII
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Secondhand Dealers
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Sec. 8-116
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Failure to have a license
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 8-117
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Failure to record purchases and restrict sales
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Article IX
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Skating Rinks
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Sec. 8-126
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Failure to have a license
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Article X
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Common Victuallers
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Sec. 8-135
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Failure to have a license
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers; Health Inspectors
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Article XI
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Coin-Operated Machines
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Sec. 8-146
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Failure to have a license
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Chapter 10
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Offenses-Miscellaneous
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Sec. 10-6
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Violation of provisions of Noise Ordinance
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First offense, $50; second offense, $100; third offense and
subsequent, $200
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Police officers; Health Inspectors
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Sec. 10-60
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Operating motor boat on Hardy Pond
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Article IV
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Registered Sex Offender Restriction
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Sec. 10-72
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Residency restrictions
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$150; $300 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 10-73
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Other restrictions and prohibitions
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$150; $300 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Article V
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Nuisances
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Sec. 10-81
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Violations of Nuisance Property Ordinance
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Building Inspectors; Health Inspectors
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Chapter 13
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Poles, Wires, Conduits
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Sec. 13-41
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Failure to restore street
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 13-51
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Failure to obtain permit to open street
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Chapter 16
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Sewers, Drains, Sewage Disposal
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Sec. 16-3
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Unlawful discharge
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 16-5
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Obstruction of sewer during repair
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$200; $300 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 16-6
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Failure to repair private sewer
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$200; $300 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 16-9
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Malicious damage to sewer works
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$200; $300 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 16-21
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Failure to obtain a permit to connect to a sewer
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 16-31
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Failure to barricade excavation
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 16-51
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Prohibited discharge into public sewers or drains
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$300
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 16-52
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Discharge: prohibited substances into sewer system
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$300
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 16-54
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Failure to provide a trap or separator
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$300
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Chapter 17
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Sidewalks, Public Ways, Public Places, Private Ways and Parking
Areas
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Sec. 17-1(a)
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Littering in public way
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 17-1(b)
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Leaving rubbish or garbage on public sidewalk not properly stored
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Health Inspectors; Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-1(c)
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Leaving rubbish or garbage on public street not properly stored
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Health Inspectors; Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-2
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Walking on or injury to grass plots or flowers where prohibited
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 17-3
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Unauthorized injury or damage to trees, shrubs, vines
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-5(a)
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Posting in public place without a permit
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 17-6(a)
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Failure to obtain sign permit as required
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Building Inspectors
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Sec. 17-6(c)
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Maintaining a prohibited sign
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Building Inspectors
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Sec. 17-7
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Failure to obtain a permit for structure for sale of merchandise
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Building Inspectors
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Sec. 17-7.1
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Failure to maintain printed matter vending machines in a safe
condition and/or in compliance with ordinance requirements
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director; City Council
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Sec. 17-7.2(a)
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Tables or chairs on sidewalk without permit
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Police officers; Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-7.2(b)
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Violating conditions of permit
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Police officers; Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-7.2(c)
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Tables or chairs in front of other property
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Police officers; Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-7.2(d)
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Failure to leave five-foot unobstructed path
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Police officers; Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-7.2(e)
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Tables or chairs within 15 feet of handicapped parking space,
etc.
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Police officers; Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-7.2(f)
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Tables or chairs on sidewalk during restricted times
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Police officers; Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-8
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Failure to obtain a permit for excavation
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-9
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Shedding water: streets and sidewalks
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-10
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Failure to remove snow and ice from roofs as required
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-11
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Obstruction of passage on any street
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-12
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Playing games in streets
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$25
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Police officers
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Sec. 17-13
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Coasting on public ways
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$25
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Police officers
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Sec. 17-14
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Failure to obtain permit to move building
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$300
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-15
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Erecting flag, banner across street without a permit
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-16
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(a) Placing snow or ice upon streets or sidewalks
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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(b) Placing snow or ice from private property upon streets or
sidewalks
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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(c) Placing snow or ice blocking fire hydrant, etc.
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director or Fire Department
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(d) Placing snow or ice blocking crosswalk etc.
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-17
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Failure to place safety railing around excavation
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$200; $300 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-18
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Failure to place structures, pipes, etc. at approved location
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$200; $300 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-22
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Failure to remove structure or vehicle illegally on street
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$200
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-23
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Failure of abutter to remove snow from sidewalk
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-24
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Obstructing a sidewalk
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Consolidated Public Works Director
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Sec. 17-27
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Bicycle regulations
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$20
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Police officers
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Sec. 17-28
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Refusal to give name or giving false name or address to police
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$50
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Police officers
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Sec. 17-68
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Parades, failure to obtain permit
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 17-74
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Parades, failure to carry permit
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Chapter 18
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Taxicabs
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Sec. 18-2
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Refusal to carry passengers
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 18-3
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Carrying more than one party without consent of first
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 18-4(a)
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Parking private vehicle in taxi stand
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 18-4(b)
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Parking a taxicab in other than a taxicab stand
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$25; $50 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 18-16
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Failure to have a license
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 18-30
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Failure to display owner's name and telephone number on
vehicle
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Sec. 18-31
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Operating an unregistered taxicab
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$50; $100 second and subsequent
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Police officers
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Chapter 25
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Stormwater
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Sec. 25-3
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Stormwater management: applicability
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Stormwater Enforcement Agent
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Sec. 25-22
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Illicit discharges: prohibited activities
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Stormwater Enforcement Agent
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Sec. 25-24
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Illicit discharges: emergency suspension
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Stormwater Enforcement Agent
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Sec. 25-25
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Illicit discharges: notification of spills
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$100; $200 second and subsequent
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Stormwater Enforcement Agent
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