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2023-09-25
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Farms and farming
§ 6-27 — Permit fees.
§ 19-41 — Confinement in City or county farm or hospital of persons violating §§ 19-37 through 19-40.
§ 22-4 — Peddling from vehicles prohibited without permit.
§ 22-6 — Business license required.
§ 22-14 — Definition.
§ 22-21 — Exemptions from provisions of this article.
§ 30-57 — Submission of plans prior to construction of certain facilities.
§ 30-102 — Stage I water shortage.
§ 30-103 — Stage II water shortage.
§ 2.3 — Street frontage required.
§ 19.2 — Additional requirements, exceptions and limitations.
§ 21.3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 22.4 — Administrative provisions.
§ 25.8 — Land use classifications.
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Fees
§ CH-2.03 — Additional powers.
§ CH-14.02 — Powers and duties of sheriff, attorney for commonwealth and clerk of circuit court.
§ CH-15.01 — Appointment and duties; powers; deputies; etc.
§ 1-14.1 — Assessment for construction, renovation or maintenance of courthouse, jail and court related facilities.
§ 1-15 — Obtaining state and national criminal background of persons applying for employment by the City or certain permits from the City.
§ 2-11 — Fee for passing bad check to City.
§ 2-13 — Collection fees.
§ 4-15 — Permit fee.
§ 5-9 — Fighting animals or fowl.
§ 5-24 — Running at large.
§ 5-25 — Dangerous or vicious dogs.
§ 5-44 — Duplicate tags.
§ 6-6 — Authority to require removal, repair, etc., of buildings declared to be derelict.
§ 6-27 — Permit fees.
§ 6-31 — Application for hearing before the Building Code Board of Appeals.
§ 7-5 — Sale of burial spaces and burial lots.
§ 8-1 — Installation of meter and connection to distribution system.
§ 9-7 — Submission and approval of plans; bonds and permits.
§ 10-31 — Fees for ambulance services.
§ 13-7 — Accumulation of refuse; public nuisance.
§ 13-14 — Special arrangements.
§ 13-15 — Fees for City collection of garbage, waste and other refuse.
§ 13-16 — When due and payable.
§ 15-18 — Exclusions and deductions from "gross receipts."
§ 15-26 — Proration required when person, firm, or corporation permanently ceases to engage in business, trade, profession or calling.
§ 15-40 — (Reserved)
§ 15-41 — License tax schedule.
§ 17-1 — Enforcement of chapter by police; officers not to benefit from fines.
§ 17-32 — Required; exceptions, penalties.
§ 17-32.1 — Issuance of license fee to active and honorary members of City volunteer Fire Department.
§ 17-33 — License fee year.
§ 17-34 — License fee.
§ 17-34.1 — Levy of license fee; situs.
§ 17-35 — Payment of personal property taxes prerequisite to issuance.
§ 17-39 — Transfer of license fee.
§ 17-58 — Permit for operation of certain traction engines and tractors.
§ 17-142 — (Reserved)
§ 17-146 — Report of sale or transfer of bicycle; transfer of registration.
§ 19-49 — Bad checks — Generally.
§ 19-66 — Open storage of junked vehicles.
§ 19-66.1 — Abandoned motor vehicles.
§ 20-99 — Standards for issuance.
§ 22-16 — Issuance of permit; term; display.
§ 22-17 — Administrative fee.
§ 23.5-9 — Bid list.
§ 25.8-4 — Stormwater management program established; submission and approval of plans; prohibitions.
§ 25.8-12 — Hearings.
§ 25.8-15 — Fees.
§ 26-11 — Vacating street or alley.
§ 27-1 — Fees for collection of delinquent taxes.
§ 27-54 — Partial exemption from real estate taxation for certain rehabilitated, renovated or replaced residential structures.
§ 27-55 — Partial exemption from real estate taxation for certain rehabilitated, renovated or replaced commercial or industrial structures.
§ 27-64.2 — Application for classification and assessment generally.
§ 27-65 — Levied; rate; price brackets; no discount.
§ 27-150 — When due and payable.
§ 28-45 — Fee.
Ch 28.5 Art II — Tax Rebates and Fee Exemptions
§ 28.5-12 — Exemption from building code permit fees.
§ 28.6-6 — Local grant incentives.
§ 29-52 — Cutting and removal by City.
§ 30-8 — Water connection fees.
§ 30-9 — Sewer connection fees.
§ 30-10 — Violations.
§ 30-23 — Generally.
§ 30-27 — Wastewater treatment user charge system.
§ 30-66 — Building sewers and connections.
§ 30-71 — Holding tank waste.
§ 30-72 — Limitations on point of discharge.
§ 30-77 — Permit application.
§ 30-78 — Permit conditions.
§ 30-83 — User charges.
§ 30-89 — Penalties.
§ 30-92 — Damage to facilities.
§ 30-106 — Surcharge for excess usage.
§ C-3-4 — Fees for plats.
§ C-3-5 — Fees for Plan Review and Inspection.
§ 22.3 — Sign standards.
§ 22.4 — Administrative provisions.
§ 24.6 — Procedure for planning commission review of site plans.
§ 24.7 — Procedures for administrative review of site plans.
§ 24.16 — Administrative review fees.
§ 26.2 — Zoning certificate.
§ 27.7 — Fee for application or appeal.
§ 28.6 — Fees.
29.1{90} — FLEA MARKET
29.1{180} — SETBACK LINE
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Fences
§ 3-4 — Posting advertising matter on poles, trees, etc.
5-1{7} — KENNEL
§ 6-1 — Unsafe buildings, walls or other structures.
§ 6-27 — Permit fees.
§ 7-13 — Cemetery regulations.
§ 9-6 — Noncontrolled activities.
§ 18-8 — Removal of graffiti. [Reference: Va. Code § 15.2-908]
§ 19-66 — Open storage of junked vehicles.
§ 2.7 — Special regulations for townhouses.
§ 2.8 — Prohibition of visual obstructions at street intersections.
§ 2.9 — Fences and walls.
§ 2.14 — Special regulations for mini-storage warehouses.
§ 3.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ 4.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ 5.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ 6.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ 7.3 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ 8.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ 9.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ 10.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ 11.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ 12.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ 13.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ 18.1 — Loading space requirements.
§ 21A.6 — COA procedure.
§ 22.3 — Sign standards.
§ 24.4 — Site plan submittal requirements.
§ 25.14 — Vehicular use area landscaping requirements.
29.1{38} — CHILD DAY CENTER
29.1{114} — KENNEL, COMMERCIAL
29.1{177} — SCREENING
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§ CH-3.02 — Vacancies in office of councilman and office of mayor.
§ CH-4.01 — Appointment, tenure, compensation, and residence.
§ CH-5.04 — Real estate assessments and reassessments.
§ CH-5.06 — Treasurer and commissioner of revenue; election; vacancies.
§ CH-12.03 — Appointment and terms of members of board.
§ CH-15.01 — Appointment and duties; powers; deputies; etc.
§ 2-41 — Filling of vacancies.
§ 2-60 — Qualifications.
§ 2-72 — Terms of members of School Board.
9-3{16} — FILLING
9-3{17} — GRADING
9-3{18} — LAND-DISTURBING ACTIVITY
9-3{19} — LAND-DISTURBING PERMIT
§ 16-15 — Terms of members; filling of vacancies.
§ 19-67 — Filling of wells or pits prior to abandonment.
§ 26.1-24 — Same — Preparation.
§ 29-63 — Appointment of members of Franklin Beautification Commission.
§ 30-103 — Stage II water shortage.
§ 21.3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 21.7 — DEFINITIONS [44 CFR 59.1]
§ 21A.4 — Commission membership and procedures.
29.1{69} — DEVELOPMENT
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Final plats
§ C-3-3 — Transfers, sales and building permits.
§ C-3-4 — Fees for plats.
§ C-5-4 — Preliminary plat not final.
§ C-6-1 — Installation or guarantee of construction as prerequisite to submission of final plat.
Apx C Art VII — Final Plat
§ C-7-1 — Time for filing of final plat of major subdivision.
§ C-7-2 — Form and content of a final plat of a major subdivision.
§ C-7-3 — Approval and recording of final plat of major subdivision.
§ C-7-4 — Form, content, approval and recording of plat of minor subdivision.
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Financial institutions
§ 25.5-3 — Smoking prohibited in public places.
§ C-6-1 — Installation or guarantee of construction as prerequisite to submission of final plat.
§ C-6-5 — Two-year maintenance bond, etc.
§ 18.2 — Off-street parking requirements.
29.1{145} — OFFICE/INSTITUTION
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Fines
§ 1-12 — Classification of and penalties for violations; continuing violations.
§ 6-2 — Penalty for violations.
§ 10-4 — Storage of flammable liquids in aboveground tanks and new bulk plants for flammable liquids prohibited; exceptions.
§ 10-24 — Violations.
§ 11-31 — General penalty for violation of article.
§ 11-76 — Penalty for violation of division.
§ 12-3 — Winning by fraud.
§ 13-2 — Violations of chapter.
§ 13-7 — Accumulation of refuse; public nuisance.
§ 15-4 — General penalty for violation of this chapter.
§ 17-1 — Enforcement of chapter by police; officers not to benefit from fines.
§ 17-2 — Compliance with chapter; general penalty for violations.
§ 17-14 — Decreasing vehicle weight and load limits.
§ 17-32 — Required; exceptions, penalties.
§ 17-57 — Through truck traffic prohibited.
§ 17-75 — Procedure to request designation of street for additional fine for speeding.
§ 17-76 — City Council designation procedure.
§ 17-77 — Penalty for exceeding speed limit in certain residence districts.
§ 17-103 — Penalties for violations of parking regulations.
§ 17-103.5 — Uncontested payment of parking citation; certification of contest of parking citation.
§ 17-104 — Procedure for delinquent parking citations.
§ 17-105 — Parking in parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.
§ 17-129 — Operation of bicycles, skateboards and roller skates on designated sidewalks.
§ 17-148 — Violations of article.
§ 17-151 — Safety equipment required for devices, operators and passengers.
§ 17-152 — Devices not to be operated by persons under 16, speed limit; identification sticker; penalty.
§ 17-161.1 — Helmets required for riders 14 years of age or younger.
§ 18-7 — Prohibited acts; criminal penalty.
§ 19-32 — Same — Violation of proclamation.
§ 19-33 — Commercial public nudity.
§ 19-71 — Urinating in public.
§ 23-11 — Pawnbrokers to file daily reports with Chief.
§ 23.5-49 — Penalty for violation.
§ 24-2 — Trains obstructing crossings.
§ 25.6-11 — Penalty for failure to furnish report.
§ 25.8-14 — Enforcement.
§ 26-13 — Alley closed to through traffic.
§ 27-86 — Penalty for failure to pay and for violations of article.
§ 27-92 — Penalties for violation of article.
§ 31-3 — Carrying loaded firearms in public places.
§ 31-10 — Transporting a loaded rifle or shotgun.
§ 21.1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 22.3 — Sign standards.
§ 22.4 — Administrative provisions.
§ 26.3 — Violations and penalties.
29.1{194} — STUDIO, FINE ARTS
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Fingerprinting
§ 1-15 — Obtaining state and national criminal background of persons applying for employment by the City or certain permits from the City.
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Fire alarms
§ 6-27 — Permit fees.
§ 17-73 — Exemptions from speed limits.
§ 19-11 — Calling ambulance or firefighting apparatus without cause; malicious activation of fire alarm in public building.
§ 19-12 — Prohibited noises.
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Firearms
§ 19-31 — Emergencies resulting from mob action or other civil disobedience — Proclamation of Mayor generally.
§ 31-1 — Carrying concealed weapons.
§ 31-3 — Carrying loaded firearms in public places.
§ 31-4 — Discharging firearms.
§ 31-8 — Sale, delivery, etc., of toy firearms discharging blank or ball charges.
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Fire Chief
§ CH-7.01 — Fire and police functions.
§ 10-3 — Calls for firefighting assistance from other cities.
§ 10-9 — Designation of fire lanes.
§ 10-11 — Same — Exceptions.
§ 17-87 — General parking prohibitions.
§ 20-70 — Copy to be sent to City officials.
§ 20-101 — Copy to be sent to City officials.
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Fire Department
§ 10-1 — Adoption of state law relating to fire departments and fire marshals.
§ 10-3 — Calls for firefighting assistance from other cities.
§ 17-32.1 — Issuance of license fee to active and honorary members of City volunteer Fire Department.
§ 17-73 — Exemptions from speed limits.
§ 28.7 — Conditional zoning.
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Fire hydrants
§ 10-5 — Unauthorized tampering with or use of fire hydrants.
§ 10-5.5 — Visibility of fire hydrants.
§ 10-9 — Designation of fire lanes.
§ 17-87 — General parking prohibitions.
§ 30-2 — Extension of waterlines outside corporate limits.
§ 30-49 — Backflow preventer between hydrant and hose used to flush storm drains and sewers.
§ 30-103 — Stage II water shortage.
§ C-6-2 — What improvements required.
§ 24.4 — Site plan submittal requirements.
§ 24.14 — Final "as-built" plans required.
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Fire lanes
§ 10-9 — Designation of fire lanes.
§ 17-87 — General parking prohibitions.
§ 22.3 — Sign standards.
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Fire prevention
Ch 10 — Fire Prevention and Protection
§ 10-4 — Storage of flammable liquids in aboveground tanks and new bulk plants for flammable liquids prohibited; exceptions.
§ 10-9 — Designation of fire lanes.
Ch 10 Art II — Fire Prevention Code
§ 10-18 — Adopted.
§ 10-19 — Availability of copies.
§ 10-20 — Enforcement.
§ 10-21 — Establishment of limits referred to in code.
§ 10-22 — Modifications.
§ 10-23 — Appeals.
§ 10-24 — Violations.
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Fire protection
§ 6-28 — Building Code Board of Appeals — Established.
§ 10-8 — Junior firefighting programs.
§ 30-2 — Extension of waterlines outside corporate limits.
§ 7.12 — Contents of the Master Plan.
§ 28.9 — Special use permits for uses not provided for.
29.1{158} — PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE
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Fires
§ CH-7.01 — Fire and police functions.
§ 1-2 — Definitions and rules of construction.
§ 6-1 — Unsafe buildings, walls or other structures.
§ 6-27 — Permit fees.
§ 6-28 — Building Code Board of Appeals — Established.
Ch 10 — Fire Prevention and Protection
§ 10-1 — Adoption of state law relating to fire departments and fire marshals.
§ 10-2 — Fighting fires and use of firefighting equipment outside City limits.
§ 10-3 — Calls for firefighting assistance from other cities.
§ 10-4 — Storage of flammable liquids in aboveground tanks and new bulk plants for flammable liquids prohibited; exceptions.
§ 10-5 — Unauthorized tampering with or use of fire hydrants.
§ 10-5.5 — Visibility of fire hydrants.
§ 10-6 — Allowing fire to spread to land of another.
§ 10-7 — Damaging property by fire.
§ 10-8 — Junior firefighting programs.
§ 10-9 — Designation of fire lanes.
§ 10-10 — Open burning — Prohibited.
§ 10-11 — Same — Exceptions.
Ch 10 Art II — Fire Prevention Code
§ 10-18 — Adopted.
§ 10-19 — Availability of copies.
§ 10-20 — Enforcement.
§ 10-21 — Establishment of limits referred to in code.
§ 10-22 — Modifications.
§ 10-23 — Appeals.
§ 10-24 — Violations.
§ 15-13 — License requirement.
§ 17-7 — Authority of fire division officials to direct traffic.
§ 17-32.1 — Issuance of license fee to active and honorary members of City volunteer Fire Department.
§ 17-73 — Exemptions from speed limits.
§ 17-87 — General parking prohibitions.
§ 17-164 — Trucks prohibited; exceptions.
§ 19-6 — Prisoners — Escape.
§ 19-11 — Calling ambulance or firefighting apparatus without cause; malicious activation of fire alarm in public building.
§ 19-12 — Prohibited noises.
§ 19-25 — Emergency telephone calls; relinquishing party line; requesting relinquishment on false pretext.
§ 20-68 — Standards for issuance.
§ 20-70 — Copy to be sent to City officials.
§ 20-99 — Standards for issuance.
§ 20-101 — Copy to be sent to City officials.
Ch 25 Art II — Bankruptcy, Liquidation, Fire, Etc., Sales
§ 25-51 — Exemptions from article.
§ 25-59 — Required.
§ 30-2 — Extension of waterlines outside corporate limits.
§ 30-47 — Protective devices for fire service systems.
§ 30-57 — Submission of plans prior to construction of certain facilities.
§ 30-103 — Stage II water shortage.
§ 31-4 — Discharging firearms.
§ C-6-2 — What improvements required.
§ 2.4 — Yards and lots may not be reduced.
§ 7.12 — Contents of the Master Plan.
§ 11.1 — Purpose of the district.
§ 18.6 — Existing or reconstructed buildings.
§ 19.2 — Additional requirements, exceptions and limitations.
§ 22.3 — Sign standards.
§ 24.4 — Site plan submittal requirements.
§ 24.14 — Final "as-built" plans required.
§ 25.8 — Land use classifications.
§ 28.7 — Conditional zoning.
§ 28.9 — Special use permits for uses not provided for.
29.1{158} — PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE
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Fireworks
§ 19-12 — Prohibited noises.
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Fishing
Ch 11 Art II — Fish and Seafood
§ 11-12 — Protection from flies, dust, dirt, etc.
§ 11-13 — Sales establishment to be connected to City water and sewerage system.
§ 22-4 — Peddling from vehicles prohibited without permit.
§ 22-6 — Business license required.
§ 22-14 — Definition.
§ 22-21 — Exemptions from provisions of this article.
30-63{47} — TOXIC SUBSTANCES
§ 21.3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
29.1{71} — DOCK OR PIER
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Flammables
§ 6-27 — Permit fees.
§ 10-4 — Storage of flammable liquids in aboveground tanks and new bulk plants for flammable liquids prohibited; exceptions.
§ 10-6 — Allowing fire to spread to land of another.
§ 30-66 — Building sewers and connections.
§ 30-67 — Prohibited discharges.
§ 30-74.1 — Grease, oil, sand and other harmful substance interceptors or separators.
§ 2.14 — Special regulations for mini-storage warehouses.
§ 21.3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 25.8 — Land use classifications.
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Flood hazard areas
§ 21.2 — ADMINISTRATION.
§ 21.4 — DISTRICT PROVISIONS [44 CFR 59.22, 60.2, 60.3]
§ 21.7 — DEFINITIONS [44 CFR 59.1]
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Floodplains
9-3{21} — NATURAL CHANNEL DESIGN CONCEPTS
§ 25.8-6 — Stormwater management plan; contents of plan.
§ C-4-5 — Design criteria for utilities and facilities in floodplain areas.
§ 3.13 — Floodplain regulations.
§ 4.13 — Floodplain regulations.
§ 5.13 — Floodplain regulations.
§ 6.13 — Floodplain regulations.
§ 7.12 — Contents of the Master Plan.
§ 8.14 — Floodplain regulations.
§ 9.14 — Floodplain regulations.
§ 10.14 — Floodplain regulations.
§ 11.15 — Floodplain regulations.
§ 12.14 — Floodplain regulations.
§ 13.14 — Floodplain regulations.
§ 17.7 — Cluster subdivision density.
Apx D Art XXI — Floodplain Regulations
§ 21.1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 21.2 — ADMINISTRATION.
§ 21.3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 21.4 — DISTRICT PROVISIONS [44 CFR 59.22, 60.2, 60.3]
§ 21.5 — EXISTING STRUCTURES IN FLOODPLAIN AREAS
§ 21.6 — VARIANCES: FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED [44 CFR 60.6]
§ 21.7 — DEFINITIONS [44 CFR 59.1]
29.1{92} — FREEBOARD
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Floodways
§ C-4-2 — Objective.
§ 7.12 — Contents of the Master Plan.
§ 21.2 — ADMINISTRATION.
§ 21.3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 21.4 — DISTRICT PROVISIONS [44 CFR 59.22, 60.2, 60.3]
§ 21.5 — EXISTING STRUCTURES IN FLOODPLAIN AREAS
§ 21.6 — VARIANCES: FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED [44 CFR 60.6]
§ 21.7 — DEFINITIONS [44 CFR 59.1]
29.1{92} — FREEBOARD
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Fuel
§ 6-27 — Permit fees.
§ 8-14 — Electrical rates and deposits.
§ 13-4.1 — Disposal of Solid Waste collected or generated in the City.
§ 15-18 — Exclusions and deductions from "gross receipts."
§ 17-57 — Through truck traffic prohibited.
17-147{4} — GAS-POWERED WHEELED DEVICE
§ 25.8-7 — Pollution prevention plan; contents of plan.
§ 2.14 — Special regulations for mini-storage warehouses.
29.1{99} — GASOLINE STATION
29.1{127} — MARINA
29.1{178} — SERVICE STATION
29.1{204} — TRUCK STOP
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Fumes
§ 2.15 — Special regulations for home occupations.
§ 28.9 — Special use permits for uses not provided for.