City of Washington, PA Index

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202-7{7} — REFUSE

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§ 1-4 — Legislation saved from repeal; matters not affected by repeal.

§ 49-23 — The pension fund.

§ 49-41 — Revised benefit plan.

Ch 82 — Abandoned Properties, Registration of

§ 82-1 — Purpose; scope.

82-2{1} — ABANDONED

82-2{12} — FIELD SERVICE PROVIDER

82-2{15} — NEIGHBORHOOD STANDARDS

§ 82-4 — Registration.

§ 82-5 — Maintenance requirements.

§ 82-8 — Fees.

Ch 125 — Blighted Neighborhood Reclamation and Revitalization

125-3{2} — BLIGHTED PROPERTY

202-7{7} — REFUSE

Ch 260 — Rental Property

§ 305-18 — Protected watershed requirements.

§ 315-16 — Preliminary subdivision or land development plan requirements.

§ 335-75 — Applicability and scope.

350-8{12} — ANIMAL SHELTER

350-8{111} — JUNKYARD

§ 350-40 — Regulations by sign type.

§ 350-50 — Outdoor storage.

§ 350-61 — Nonconforming uses.

§ 350-72 — Application for final approval.

§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1986 Code to 2018 Code

§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.

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§ 130-25 — Permits and fees for plumbing work.

§ 180-14 — Start of construction.

§ 180-23 — Elevation and floodproofing requirements.

180-35{31} — START OF CONSTRUCTION

§ 222-6 — Prohibited acts.

§ 300-9 — Placement of storage units permitted.

§ 315-16 — Preliminary subdivision or land development plan requirements.

§ 319-4 — Enclosure.

Ch 350 — Zoning

350-8{2} — ACCESSORY STRUCTURE

350-8{41} — CARETAKER HOME

350-8{87} — FLOOR AREA, GROSS (GFA)

350-8{93} — GARAGE

350-8{104} — HOME OCCUPATION

§ 350-16 — Dimensional requirements.

§ 350-17 — Standards for accessory uses and structures.

§ 350-27 — Buffer yard requirements.

§ 350-57 — Additional requirements for specific uses.

§ 350-66 — Site area, ownership, use and density requirements.

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180-35{1} — ACCESSORY USE OR STRUCTURE

Ch 350 — Zoning

350-8{3} — ACCESSORY USE

350-8{104} — HOME OCCUPATION

350-8{123} — MASSAGE PARLOR

350-8{209} — USE

350-8{211} — VETERINARY CLINIC (OR HOSPITAL)

§ 350-13 — Authorized uses.

§ 350-17 — Standards for accessory uses and structures.

§ 350-57 — Additional requirements for specific uses.

§ 350-66 — Site area, ownership, use and density requirements.

§ 350-68 — Common open space.

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350-8{5} — ADULT-ORIENTED ESTABLISHMENT (OR ADULT USE)

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350-8{5} — ADULT-ORIENTED ESTABLISHMENT (OR ADULT USE)

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§ 14-19 — Articles of Incorporation.

§ 20-8 — Unlawful employment practices.

§ 20-9 — Unlawful housing practices.

§ 20-10 — Unlawful public accommodation practices.

§ 102-2 — Minimum standards for ambulance service.

§ 187-5 — Exemptions.

§ 215-3 — Noise defined.

§ 228-3 — Prohibited conduct.

§ 234-30 — Advertising.

§ 234-31 — Posting bills.

§ 234-45 — Merchandising, advertising and signs.

276-3{8} — ESCORT AGENCY

276-3{12} — NUDE MODEL STUDIO

§ 276-18 — Exemptions.

§ 286-2 — Sign classification.

§ 286-4 — Exclusions and exemptions.

§ 286-6 — Use by sign classification.

§ 294-10 — Award of contracts; terms thereof.

294-32{17} — NEWSPAPERS

§ 310-30 — Sidewalks to be kept safe and unobstructed.

§ 310-32 — Conditions for displays of merchandise on or over sidewalks.

§ 315-66 — Amendment procedure.

§ 325-40 — Authority.

350-8{168} — PRIVATE

350-8{188} — SIGN

§ 350-32 — Types of signs.

§ 350-33 — Sign features.

§ 350-34 — Prohibited signs.

§ 350-57 — Additional requirements for specific uses.

§ 350-64 — Nonconforming signs.

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§ 20-13 — Procedure.

125-3{14} — SUBSTANTIAL STEP

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§ 350-57 — Additional requirements for specific uses.

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294-16A{15} — MUNICIPAL WASTE

294-24A{10} — MUNICIPAL WASTE

294-32{15} — MUNICIPAL WASTE

§ 315-19 — Final plan requirements.

§ 350-43 — Air pollution.

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§ 72-5 — Conduct that imperils the personal security or endangers public or private property.

Ch 90 — Alarm Systems

90-1A{1} — ACCIDENTAL FALSE ALARMS

90-1A{2} — ALARM

90-1A{3} — ALARM DEVICE

90-1A{4} — ALARM TECHNICIAN

90-1A{5} — CENTRAL RECEIVING STATION

90-1A{7} — DIRECT ALARM DEVICE

90-1A{8} — FALSE ALARM

90-1A{9} — FIRE CONTROL PANEL

90-1A{10} — INDIRECT ALARM DEVICE

90-1A{11} — INTENTIONAL FALSE ALARM

90-1A{13} — PERMIT HOLDER

90-1A{15} — TELEPHONE DIALER ALARM DEVICE

§ 90-2 — Permits and permit fees.

§ 90-3 — Alarm systems.

§ 90-4 — Testing.

§ 90-5 — Liability of municipality.

§ 90-6 — Administration and enforcement.

§ 90-7 — Right to appeal.

Ch 130 — Construction Codes

§ 130-5 — Duties of Fire Prevention Division.

§ 130-6 — Right to enter for inspection.

168-11{8} — SPRINKLER SYSTEM

§ 315-16 — Preliminary subdivision or land development plan requirements.

§ 350-42 — Noise and vibration.

§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1986 Code to 2018 Code

§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.

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Ch 96 — Alcoholic Beverages

96-1{1} — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

96-1{2} — LIQUOR

§ 96-2 — Consumption of alcoholic beverages in or on public areas.

§ 96-3 — Possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages on public thoroughfares or in public parks.

§ 96-4 — Possession or transportation of open containers of alcoholic beverages in public parking areas.

§ 96-5 — Licensees to prohibit removal of open containers of alcoholic beverages.

§ 234-5 — Alcoholic beverages.

§ 234-44 — Behavior.

350-8{40} — BYOB CLUB

350-8{137} — NIGHTCLUB

350-8{202} — TAVERN

§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1986 Code to 2018 Code

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294-1{8} — TRANSFER FACILITY

294-32{1} — ALUMINUM

294-32{2} — BIMETAL CONTAINERS

294-32{20} — RECYCLABLE MATERIALS

§ 294-34 — Separation and collection.

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§ 20-2 — Legislative findings and declaration of policy.

§ 20-3 — Scope.

20-4{13} — PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION, RESORT, RECREATION OR AMUSEMENT

§ 20-10 — Unlawful public accommodation practices.

§ 20-13 — Procedure.

§ 20-25 — Commission established.

§ 72-5 — Conduct that imperils the personal security or endangers public or private property.

Ch 107 — Amusements and Entertainments

Ch 107 Art II — Mechanical and Electronic Amusement Devices

107-7{1} — JUKEBOX

107-7{2} — MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE or ELECTRONIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE

§ 107-9 — License required.

§ 107-12 — License fees.

§ 107-14 — Prohibitions and restrictions.

§ 107-15 — Revocation of license.

§ 107-16 — Seizure and destruction of machine.

136-2{6} — PUBLIC PLACE

Ch 215 — Noise

Ch 234 — Parks and Recreation

§ 234-25 — Vending machines.

Ch 240 — Peace and Good Order

Ch 240 Art I — Hours for Public Amusements

§ 240-1 — Unlawful business hours.

§ 240-2 — Unlawful to engage in public exhibition, entertainment or contest between certain hours.

§ 240-3 — Extension of closing hour of place of amusement authorized.

§ 276-2 — Purpose and findings.

Ch 325 — Taxation

325-1A{5} — PLACE OF AMUSEMENT

§ 325-3 — Licenses.

§ 325-4 — Imposition and rate of tax.

§ 325-11 — Regulations.

325-44{3} — ELIGIBLE TAX

350-8{57} — COMMERCIAL RECREATION

§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1986 Code to 2018 Code

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§ 180-10 — Application procedures and requirements.

§ 180-23 — Elevation and floodproofing requirements.

§ 180-24 — Design and construction standards.

§ 350-32 — Types of signs.

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Ch 72 — Warrantless Arrests

Ch 115 — Animals

Ch 115 Art I — Keeping of Animals

115-1A{1} — ANIMAL

115-1A{2} — DOMESTIC ANIMAL

115-1A{3} — HOUSEHOLD PET

115-1A{4} — LARGE ANIMAL

115-1A{5} — NUISANCE

115-1A{7} — SMALL ANIMAL

115-1A{8} — WILD ANIMAL

115-1A{9} — VICIOUS DOG

§ 115-2 — Certain animals prohibited.

§ 115-3 — Keeping of animals regulated.

§ 115-4 — Household pets.

§ 115-6 — Animal Enforcement Officer.

§ 115-7 — Vicious dog provisions.

§ 115-8 — Removing of excrements.

§ 115-16 — Seizure; redemption; fees; disposal.

§ 115-18 — Authority to remedy noncompliance.

§ 115-22 — Seizing of dogs.

§ 115-25 — Threatening or dangerous dogs.

§ 115-26 — Violations and penalties.

§ 180-24 — Design and construction standards.

202-7{1} — GARBAGE

202-7{7} — REFUSE

Ch 215 — Noise

§ 215-3 — Noise defined.

222-5{6} — GARBAGE

§ 222-6 — Prohibited acts.

§ 222-14 — Motor vehicle nuisances prohibited.

228-2{16} — PATENTLY OFFENSIVE

Ch 234 — Parks and Recreation

§ 234-6 — Animals.

§ 234-40 — Park property.

§ 234-44 — Behavior.

§ 265-7 — Grading of restaurants.

§ 271-17 — General sewer use requirements.

§ 286-5 — General requirements.

294-1{5} — GARBAGE

294-16A{11} — GARBAGE

305-11{2} — AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES

325-15{4} — FAMILY FARM CORPORATION

335-7A{2} — PROCESSION

Ch 350 — Zoning

350-8{12} — ANIMAL SHELTER

350-8{70} — DOMESTIC ANIMALS

350-8{112} — KENNEL

350-8{115} — LIVESTOCK

350-8{157} — PET STORE

350-8{211} — VETERINARY CLINIC (OR HOSPITAL)

§ 350-17 — Standards for accessory uses and structures.

§ 350-30 — Purpose.

§ 350-34 — Prohibited signs.

§ 350-37 — General sign regulations.

§ 350-40 — Regulations by sign type.

§ 350-57 — Additional requirements for specific uses.

§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1986 Code to 2018 Code

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§ 222-14 — Motor vehicle nuisances prohibited.

§ 350-57 — Additional requirements for specific uses.

350-57A(13)(b){2} — COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA

350-57A(13)(b){3} — COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS TOWER

350-57A(13)(b){5} — HEIGHT OF TOWER

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§ 72-5 — Conduct that imperils the personal security or endangers public or private property.

168-11{4} — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

§ 222-14 — Motor vehicle nuisances prohibited.

§ 234-43 — Recreational activities.

260-2{14} — MULTIPLE-UNIT DWELLING

294-1{3} — COMMERCIAL HOUSES

294-1{4} — DWELLING UNIT

294-16A{10} — DOMESTIC WASTE or HOUSEHOLD WASTE

§ 294-34 — Separation and collection.

§ 305-21 — Design criteria for stormwater management and drainage facilities.

§ 315-37 — Intersections.

§ 325-73 — Tax imposed.

325-80L{2} — DWELLING UNIT

325-81M{1} — DWELLING UNIT

§ 335-24 — Stop intersections established.

§ 335-33 — Parking prohibited at all times in certain locations.

§ 335-37 — Parking of trucks, buses and certain other vehicles prohibited in certain locations.

§ 335-39 — Special-purpose parking zones established; parking otherwise prohibited.

Ch 350 — Zoning

350-8{13} — APARTMENT

350-8{75} — DWELLING

§ 350-27 — Buffer yard requirements.

§ 350-38 — Computation of sign area and height.

§ 350-40 — Regulations by sign type.

§ 350-57 — Additional requirements for specific uses.

§ 350-66 — Site area, ownership, use and density requirements.

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§ 44-17 — Heart and Lung Review Board.

§ 49-22 — Administration.

§ 49-41 — Revised benefit plan.

§ 82-10 — Appeals.

§ 90-7 — Right to appeal.

125-3{14} — SUBSTANTIAL STEP

§ 125-4 — Actions against owner of property with serious code violations.

§ 125-5 — Denial of permits.

§ 130-8 — Order to correct violation.

§ 130-24 — Revisions, deletions and/or additions.

§ 130-46 — Board of appeals.

§ 180-16 — Appeals.

§ 180-20 — Boundary disputes.

§ 202-19 — Application for appeal.

§ 202-20 — Public meeting and appeal process.

§ 222-9 — Application for appeal.

§ 222-10 — Public meeting and appeal process.

228-2{15} — OBSCENE

228-2{20} — PORNOGRAPHIC FOR MINORS

§ 228-6 — Violations and penalties.

§ 234-35 — Appeals.

§ 234-46 — Park operating policy.

§ 271-15 — Settling disputes between City and Water Company.

§ 271-20 — Wastewater discharge permit issuance process.

§ 271-26 — Judicial enforcement remedies.

§ 271-28 — Miscellaneous provisions.

276-3{20} — SPECIFIC CRIMINAL ACTIVITY

§ 276-5 — Issuance of license.

§ 276-10 — Revocations and appeals of denials, suspensions or revocations.

§ 282-14 — Pruning, corner clearance.

§ 282-22 — Review by City Council.

§ 305-43 — Appeals.

§ 310-51 — Board of Appeals.

§ 310-52 — Appeal procedure.

§ 310-53 — Modifications and variations by Board of Appeals.

§ 310-54 — Decisions of Board of Appeals.

§ 310-55 — Appeals from decisions of Board of Appeals.

§ 310-82 — Violations and penalties; revocation.

§ 315-64 — Appeals and challenges.

§ 315-65 — Enforcement.

§ 325-8 — Powers and duties of Treasurer.

§ 325-37 — Powers and duties of Treasurer.

325-44{2} — BOARD

§ 325-45 — Disclosure statement.

§ 325-47 — Refunds of overpayments.

§ 325-52 — Administrative appeals.

§ 325-54 — Appeals.

§ 325-57 — Assessment of property to which major improvements made.

§ 325-69 — Tax Assessment Office procedures.

§ 325-92 — Administration of tax.

§ 342-4 — Application for appeal.

§ 342-5 — Public meeting and appeal process.

§ 350-55 — Bridging of public rights-of-way.

§ 350-73 — Historic District Overlay.

§ 350-74 — Airport District Overlay.

§ 350-78 — Administration and enforcement.

§ 350-79 — Zoning permits.

§ 350-80 — Enforcement remedies; violations and penalties.

§ 350-86 — Jurisdiction of Zoning Hearing Board.

§ 350-88 — Appeals.

§ 350-89 — Stay of proceedings.

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§ 325-52 — Administrative appeals.

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§ 5-1 — Creation.

§ 5-2 — Residency.

§ 5-4 — Appointment.

§ 14-11 — Articles of Incorporation.

§ 14-19 — Articles of Incorporation.

§ 14-20 — Appointment of members of Board.

§ 14-29 — Board.

20-4{10} — PERSON

§ 20-5 — Commission on Human Relations.

§ 20-6 — Executive Director.

§ 20-16 — Established.

§ 20-19 — Ineligibility for appointment.

§ 20-26 — Membership; appointment.

49-15{7} — BENEFICIARY

49-15{28} — PLAN ADMINISTRATOR

§ 49-16 — Participation in plan.

§ 49-22 — Administration.

§ 49-23 — The pension fund.

§ 49-26 — Miscellaneous provisions.

49-27{8} — OFFICERS

§ 49-29 — Creation, membership and duties of Board.

§ 49-30 — Right to retire and pension upon retirement.

§ 49-32 — Determination of liability upon extension of Social Security.

§ 49-41 — Revised benefit plan.

49-41A{7} — BENEFICIARY

49-41A{26} — PLAN ADMINISTRATOR

§ 49-51 — Bylaws.

49-53A{7} — EMPLOYEE

Ch 60 Art II — Appointed Officers and Nonuniformed Employees

§ 60-9 — Election to positions.

90-1A{4} — ALARM TECHNICIAN

§ 90-6 — Administration and enforcement.

§ 115-6 — Animal Enforcement Officer.

§ 130-24 — Revisions, deletions and/or additions.

§ 180-7 — Designation of Floodplain Administrator.

§ 194-1 — Designated official.

§ 194-5 — Designated official.

§ 208-4 — Collector; interest; administrative fee.

260-2{3} — CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

260-2{19} — PERSON

§ 271-6 — Collection of sewer rentals and penalties.

271-16D{4} — AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE USER

§ 271-33 — Document of certification application.

§ 310-51 — Board of Appeals.

315-11{69} — ZONING OFFICER

§ 315-62 — Fees.

§ 325-37 — Powers and duties of Treasurer.

§ 325-52 — Administrative appeals.

325-96{2} — COLLECTOR

350-8{16} — APPOINTING AUTHORITY

350-8{133} — MUNICIPAL ENGINEER

§ 350-17 — Standards for accessory uses and structures.

§ 350-83 — Membership and terms.

§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1986 Code to 2018 Code

§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.

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§ 350-9 — Establishment of controls.

§ 350-57 — Additional requirements for specific uses.

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202-7{7} — REFUSE

§ 234-29 — Windblown refuse.

§ 234-41 — Sanitation.

294-1{1} — ASHES

294-1{6} — HOUSEHOLD RUBBISH

294-1{7} — SOLID WASTE

§ 294-2 — Only City may collect and dispose.

§ 294-3 — Duty of owners and occupants of property.

294-16A{18} — RUBBISH

350-8{65} — CREMATORIUM

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§ 1-4 — Legislation saved from repeal; matters not affected by repeal.

Ch 9 — Assessments

Ch 9 Art I — Assessment and Valuation for Tax Purposes

§ 9-2 — Acceptance of county assessment law and procedure.

§ 9-3 — Market valuation ratio set.

§ 14-17 — Designation of business district.

§ 14-19 — Articles of Incorporation.

§ 35-4 — City Clerk to receive and receipt for payments of street assessment installments.

§ 35-11 — Purpose and authority.

§ 44-8 — Residency requirements for members of Fraternal Order of Police.

§ 49-6 — Deposit and use of Police Pension Fund.

§ 49-23 — The pension fund.

§ 49-29 — Creation, membership and duties of Board.

§ 49-41 — Revised benefit plan.

§ 90-2 — Permits and permit fees.

§ 90-3 — Alarm systems.

§ 130-20 — Liability for Building Code violations.

§ 130-48 — Fees.

§ 163-6 — Schedule of fire services fees.

§ 194-6 — Payment of claim.

§ 208-3 — Collection procedures.

§ 208-4 — Collector; interest; administrative fee.

§ 208-8 — Violations and penalties.

§ 228-6 — Violations and penalties.

§ 260-8 — Inspections.

§ 260-9 — Fees.

§ 271-26 — Judicial enforcement remedies.

§ 282-20 — Assessments; liens.

§ 282-21 — Maintenance by City; tax levy.

§ 294-4 — Fee for collection and disposal.

305-11{40} — IMPAIRED WATERWAY

§ 305-15 — Volume controls.

§ 305-18 — Protected watershed requirements.

§ 305-25 — SWM site plan and report contents.

310-75{21} — SPECIAL DISTRICT

§ 310-82 — Violations and penalties; revocation.

Ch 325 — Taxation

§ 325-11 — Regulations.

325-15{11} — VALUE

§ 325-27 — Lien.

§ 325-41 — Abatement.

§ 325-42 — Levy.

325-44{1} — ASSESSMENT

325-44{3} — ELIGIBLE TAX

325-44{5} — LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY

§ 325-45 — Disclosure statement.

§ 325-52 — Administrative appeals.

§ 325-53 — Petitions.

Ch 325 Art VI — Interim Assessment and Taxation of Improvements

§ 325-57 — Assessment of property to which major improvements made.

§ 325-58 — Month of assessment.

§ 325-59 — Discounts; penalties.

§ 325-64 — Application for exemption.

§ 325-66 — Exemption limitations.

§ 325-68 — Assessment.

§ 325-69 — Tax Assessment Office procedures.

§ 325-80 — Exemption authorized.

§ 325-81 — Tax abatement program for physically blighted residential properties.

§ 325-84 — Imposition of tax.

§ 325-86 — Duty of employer to collect.

§ 350-74 — Airport District Overlay.

§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1986 Code to 2018 Code

§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.

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§ 208-2 — Schedule of fees.

§ 208-3 — Collection procedures.

§ 208-8 — Violations and penalties.

§ 208-9 — Litigation.

§ 228-6 — Violations and penalties.

§ 271-26 — Judicial enforcement remedies.

§ 271-28 — Miscellaneous provisions.

§ 286-6 — Use by sign classification.

§ 315-65 — Enforcement.

§ 350-80 — Enforcement remedies; violations and penalties.

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§ 260-10 — Violations and penalties.

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