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Landfills
§ 7-11 — Disposal of waste at transfer station; charges.
§ 9 — OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
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Landscape plans
§ 10 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS.
§ 14 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS.
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Landscaping
§ 4 — DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS.
§ 6 — OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
§ 10 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS.
§ 11 — ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
§ 12 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
§ 14 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS.
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Leashing
27-1{3} — AT LARGE
27-1{5} — DANGEROUS DOG
27-1{9} — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOG
27-1{10} — RESTRAINT
§ 27-8 — Dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs.
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Leaves of absence
§ C — Acceptance of General Laws.
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Liability
§ 2 — Certain cities may adopt one of the plans of government provided.
§ 1-14 — Deeds, contracts, etc.
§ 2-9 — Budgetary limitations.
§ 3-27 — Demolition and removal of buildings.
§ 4-12 — Same—Application; bond.
§ 7-7 — Powers and duties generally of Commissioner.
§ 7-17 — Same—Annual report of the City Treasurer.
§ 8-23 — Special police officers.
§ 8-26 — Police officers to report defects, etc., in streets, etc., and investigate and report accidents.
§ 8-59 — City Physician—position established; duties.
§ 13-43 — One-way streets.
§ 13-55.1 — Tow away regulations.
§ 13-63 — Assumption of risk in municipal parking areas.
§ 21-5 — Digging up or obstructing streets, etc.—Generally.
§ 21-9 — Moving buildings through streets.
§ 21-30 — Application for permit; bond.
§ 21-39 — Bond.
§ 23-11 — Insurance.
§ 24-16 — Terms and conditions.
§ 24-18 — Right of entry of authorized persons for purposes of inspection, testing, maintenance, etc.; credentials; entry onto properties bearing city easements; mutual indemnification.
§ 24-20 — Notice of violations; penalties for violation of article; liability for damages.
§ 24-23 — Installation, etc., costs borne by owner; indemnification of City by owner.
§ 25-3 — Permitting procedures.
§ 10 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS.
§ 14 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS.
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Libraries
§ 2-21 — Compensation for absence on holidays, except as otherwise provided in this article.
Ch 7 — Department of Public Services
§ 7-1 — Establishment of Department.
§ 7-37 — Library inclusion.
Ch 11 — Library
§ 11-1 — Board of Library Trustees established; composition and compensation.
§ 11-2 — Appointment; term of office.
§ 11-3 — Duties of Board.
§ 11-4 — Librarian; appointment, qualifications and term of office.
§ 11-5 — Duties of Librarian.
§ 10 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS.
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Library
§ 2-21 — Compensation for absence on holidays, except as otherwise provided in this article.
Ch 7 — Department of Public Services
§ 7-1 — Establishment of Department.
§ 7-37 — Library inclusion.
Ch 11 — Library
§ 11-1 — Board of Library Trustees established; composition and compensation.
§ 11-2 — Appointment; term of office.
§ 11-3 — Duties of Board.
§ 11-4 — Librarian; appointment, qualifications and term of office.
§ 11-5 — Duties of Librarian.
§ 10 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS.
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Licenses and permits
§ B — Acceptances of Legislative Acts.
§ C — Acceptance of General Laws.
§ 1-12 — Same—Custodian.
§ 1-13 — Licenses and permits.
§ 2-4 — Board of License Commissioners.
§ 2-9 — Budgetary limitations.
§ 2-39 — Care of books, vouchers, records, etc., information to City Mayor, Auditor, etc.
§ 2-40.1 — Collection of taxes and accounts from licensees and permittees.
§ 2-82.1 — Fee schedule.
§ 2-93 — Time for appeal.
§ 2-96 — Decisions on variations.
§ 2-102.2 — License and permit fees.
§ 3-4 — Compliance with chapter required.
§ 3-11 — Alteration or repair of existing buildings.
§ 3-12 — Powers and duties of building inspector generally.
§ 3-13 — Modifications or variances from provisions of chapter.
§ 3-14 — Inspection of buildings, materials, etc.; inspection reports.
§ 3-16 — Building permit—Required; exceptions.
§ 3-17 — Same—Application generally.
§ 3-18 — Same—Approval or rejection of application; previous approval; issuance.
§ 3-19 — Same—Approval for part of structure.
§ 3-21 — Same—Signing by building inspector or authorized subordinate.
§ 3-22 — Same—Posting at building site.
§ 3-23 — Same—Notice of commencement of work under permit.
§ 3-24 — Same—Expiration.
§ 3-25 — Same—Conditions.
§ 3-26 — Same—Revocation.
§ 3-27 — Demolition and removal of buildings.
§ 3-28 — Certificates of use and occupancy generally.
§ 3-29 — Posting of buildings as to use and occupancy; removal, etc., of signs prohibited; inspection of signs.
§ 3-33 — Same—Time for perfecting appeal.
§ 3-35 — Controlled materials procedure.
§ 3-39 — Construction of buildings—District A.
§ 3-40 — Same—District B.
§ 3-41 — Same—District C.
§ 3-43 — Violation of chapter—Penalty.
§ 3-45 — Same—Abatement-Notice from Building Inspector.
§ 3A-1 — Intent and purpose.
§ 3A-2 — Definitions.
3A-2{3} — BUILDING INSPECTOR
3A-2{6} — DEMOLITION PERMIT
§ 3A-3 — Procedure.
§ 3A-5 — Emergency demolition.
§ 3A-6 — Enforcement and remedies.
§ 4-2 — Permit—Required; exceptions.
§ 4-3 — Same—Application; accompanying information.
§ 4-4 — Same—Issuance; duration; fee.
§ 4-5 — Same—To be carried, exhibited, etc.
§ 4-6 — Same—Revocation.
§ 4-7 — Exemptions from provisions of chapter.
§ 4-11 — License—Required; exception.
§ 4-12 — Same—Application; bond.
§ 4-13 — Same—Prerequisites to issuance.
§ 7-7.1 — Charges.
§ 7-11 — Disposal of waste at transfer station; charges.
§ 7-27 — Rules for use of park and recreation facilities.
§ 7-33 — Same—Duty to inform persons about street lines and grades.
§ 8-12 — Fire Division—establishment.
§ 8-15 — Qualification of members.
§ 8-20 — Police Division—establishment.
§ 8-39 — Same—approval or rejection; right of appeal.
§ 8-42 — Director of Inspection Services—powers and duties generally.
§ 8-43.1 — Same — charges.
§ 8-47 — Rental dwelling units.
§ 8-48 — Plumbing Inspector—appointment; powers and duties.
§ 9-1 — License for peddlers of food required; exceptions.
§ 9-2 — Same—Granting; duration.
§ 9-3 — Same—Certificate of Sealer of Weights and Measures required.
§ 9-4 — Badges and vehicle plates.
§ 9-5 — Not to conflict with licenses from commonwealth.
§ 9-8 — Same—Application for license.
§ 9-9 — Same—Display of license.
§ 9-10 — Same—Bond.
§ 9-12 — Penalty.
§ 9-13 — Nonissuance of license.
§ 9-14 — Suspension or revocation of license.
Ch 10 — Junk and Secondhand Dealers
§ 10-2 — Licenses required.
§ 10-2.1 — Applications and renewals of licenses.
§ 10-3 — Record of purchases and sales; inspection of book; shop keeper to display name.
§ 10-6 — Collector's identification card.
§ 10-8.2 — Enforcement.
§ 10-8.3 — Duty to inform persons about license requirements.
§ 10-9 — Licenses required.
§ 10-10 — Condition of premises.
Ch 10 Art III — Department of Public Safety Permits, Fees, Charges
§ 10-11 — Public safety permits, fees.
Ch 12 — Licenses and Permits Generally
§ 12-1 — Granting, execution, applications, etc.
§ 12-2 — Fees.
§ 12-2.1 — Additional fees of the City Clerk's office.
§ 12-2.3 — Fees of the License Commission.
§ 12-2.4 — Fees of the Wire and Alarm Division.
§ 12-3 — Contents, expiration date, transferability and revocation.
§ 12-4 — Renewals.
§ 12-5 — Auctioneers.
§ 12-5.1 — Auction establishments.
§ 12-6 — Billiard tables, bowling alleys, etc.
§ 12-8 — Keeping of automobiles; storage and sale of explosives and inflammable substances.
§ 12-9 — Pawnbrokers.
§ 12-10 — Slaughterhouses, etc.
§ 12-11 — Lodging houses.
§ 12-12 — Tag sale regulation.
§ 12-13 — Keg license.
12-13.1{4} — KEG LICENSE
12-13.1{5} — LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT
12-13.1{6} — LICENSEE
§ 12-13.2 — Requirement of license for keg possession.
§ 12-13.3 — License.
§ 12-13.4 — Fees.
§ 12-13.5 — Enforcement.
§ 12-13.6 — Duty to inform persons about keg licensing.
13-1{14} — PARKING METER
13-1{16} — PARKING METER ZONE
13-1{24} — TAXICAB STAND
§ 13-9 — Street parades, processions, etc.
§ 13-10 — Unlawful riding.
§ 13-12 — Dropping or leaking loads.
§ 13-19 — Installation, operation and maintenance.
§ 13-29 — Overtaking vehicles.
§ 13-35 — Slow vehicles to stay 200 feet apart.
§ 13-41 — Obedience to traffic-control signals.
§ 13-48 — General prohibitions.
§ 13-55.1 — Tow away regulations.
§ 13-57 — Manner of installation; construction.
§ 13-59 — Proper method of using meter and space generally.
§ 13-61 — Fees for different parking zones.
§ 13-63 — Assumption of risk in municipal parking areas.
§ 14-2 — Curfew.
§ 14-3.1 — Drinking or possessing alcoholic beverages in public places.
§ 14-4.1 — Noise.
§ 14-8.1 — Same—On public sidewalks.
§ 15-19 — Eaves and gutters discharging into streets and sidewalks.
§ 15-22 — Burning of litter on private property.
§ 18-3 — Advertisement to bid; plans and specifications.
§ 18-7 — Bids where contractor in default to city.
§ 20-3 — Sound trucks used for noncommercial purposes.
§ 21-5 — Digging up or obstructing streets, etc.—Generally.
§ 21-6 — Same—Placing of lights or guards.
§ 21-9 — Moving buildings through streets.
§ 21-10 — Steps or doors to basements abutting on streets.
§ 21-21 — Heating roofing material in streets or sidewalks.
§ 21-26 — Parades, etc., through streets or sidewalks.
§ 21-28 — Selling articles in streets and sidewalks.
§ 21-29 — Permit required.
§ 21-30 — Application for permit; bond.
§ 21-31 — Revocation of permit.
§ 21-36 — Permit to construct and maintain—Application for issuance.
§ 21-37 — Same—Plans to accompany application.
§ 21-38 — Same—Acceptance of conditions by permittee; when permit voided.
§ 21-39 — Bond.
§ 21-41 — Order to change location.
§ 21-44 — Permit required to excavate, etc., street, etc., surface; restoration work.
§ 23-2 — Rules and regulations.
§ 23-2.1 — Taxicab identification.
§ 23-4 — Inspection of taxicabs.
Ch 23 Art I Div 2 — Operator's License
§ 23-7 — Required; approval of application.
§ 23-8 — Contents; duration.
§ 23-9 — Maximum number in effect.
§ 23-10 — Transferability, etc.
§ 23-11 — Insurance.
§ 23-12 — License card.
Ch 23 Art I Div 3 — Driver's License
§ 23-13 — Required; approval of application; temporary license.
§ 23-14 — Qualifications.
§ 23-15 — Numbering and recordation; termination.
§ 23-16 — Identification card.
Ch 23 Art II — Buses
§ 23-17 — License required; application.
§ 23-18 — Contents and form of license.
§ 23-19 — Soliciting passengers.
§ 23-20 — Disposition of lost articles.
§ 24-18 — Right of entry of authorized persons for purposes of inspection, testing, maintenance, etc.; credentials; entry onto properties bearing city easements; mutual indemnification.
§ 24-21 — Permit for connections, etc.—Required.
§ 24-22 — Same—Classes; application; fees.
§ 24-27 — Elevation of building sewer.
§ 24-30 — Duty of applicant to notify commissioner when ready for inspection and connection to public sewer.
§ 24-34 — Same—Permitted to designated storm sewers or approved natural outlets.
§ 24-37 — Same—Actions available to commissioner.
§ 25-2 — Forest cutting operations generally.
§ 25-3 — Permitting procedures.
§ 25-5 — Hours restricted.
26-2{3} — MOBILE HOME PARK
§ 27-2 — Licensing of dogs.
§ 27-3 — Restraint of dogs.
§ 27-5 — Kennels.
§ 27-7 — Impounding, release and disposition of dogs.
§ 27-8 — Dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs.
§ 27-9 — Removal of dog litter.
§ 28-1 — Establishment; composition.
§ 29-2 — Noncriminal disposition; severability.
Ch Z — Zoning
§ 3 — USE REGULATIONS.
§ 4 — DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS.
§ 5 — NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES.
§ 6 — OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
§ 7 — SIGN REGULATIONS.
§ 8 — URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREAS.
§ 9 — OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
§ 10 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS.
106.2.{17} — LICENSED CARRIER
1012.(2){1} — CRAFT MARIJUANA COOPERATIVE
1012.(2){2} — INDEPENDENT TESTING LABORATORY
1012.(2){3} — LICENSED MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT (LME)
1012.(2){4} — MARIJUANA CULTIVATOR
1012.(2){5} — MARIJUANA MICRO-BUSINESS
1012.(2){6} — MARIJUANA PRODUCT MANUFACTURER
1012.(2){8} — MARIJUANA RESEARCH FACILITY
1012.(2){9} — MARIJUANA RETAILER
§ 11 — ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
§ 12 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
131.{15} — CRAFT SPIRITS (BEER, WINE, LIQUOR) PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, AND ACCESSORY RETAIL SALES
131.{24} — HOME OCCUPATION
131.{42} — NONCONFORMING USE
131.{43} — NURSERY SCHOOL
131.{44} — NURSING, REST HOME, HOSPITAL, SANATORIUM
131.{56} — USE
§ 14 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS.
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Liens
§ 2-40.2 — Payment agreements for tax title properties.
§ 15-23 — Clearing of litter from private property by the city.
§ 24-2 — Water meters.
§ 10 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS.
§ 14 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS.
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Lighting
§ 3-2 — Construction of chapter.
§ 3-11 — Alteration or repair of existing buildings.
§ 7-7 — Powers and duties generally of Commissioner.
§ 8-38 — Wiring plans for buildings—to be filed with Inspector of Wires.
13-1{26} — TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNALS
§ 13-40 — Regulation of bicycles.
§ 13-41 — Obedience to traffic-control signals.
§ 13-45 — Driving on road surfaces under construction or repair.
§ 13-49 — Parking prohibited on certain streets.
§ 13-68 — Pedestrian obedience to traffic-control signals.
§ 21-5 — Digging up or obstructing streets, etc.—Generally.
§ 21-6 — Same—Placing of lights or guards.
§ 21-10 — Steps or doors to basements abutting on streets.
§ 21-36 — Permit to construct and maintain—Application for issuance.
§ 24-11 — City to place lights or guards during progress of work; owners to maintain street.
§ 24-31 — Excavations to be barricaded and lighted; restoration of public property.
§ 1 — AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE.
§ 6 — OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
§ 7 — SIGN REGULATIONS.
§ 10 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS.
§ 11 — ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
§ 12 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
131.{8} — BUILDING
131.{24} — HOME OCCUPATION
131.{49} — SIGN
§ 14 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS.
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Litter
Ch 15 — Litter
§ 15-1 — Definitions.
§ 15-2 — Litter in public places.
§ 15-3 — Litter on occupied private property.
§ 15-4 — Litter on vacant lots.
§ 15-5 — Litter in parks.
§ 15-6 — Litter in lakes and fountains.
§ 15-7 — Sweeping litter into gutters.
§ 15-8 — Litter thrown by persons in vehicles.
§ 15-9 — Truck loads causing litter.
§ 15-16 — Placement of litter in receptacles so as to prevent scattering.
§ 15-17 — Keeping sidewalks free of litter.
§ 15-18 — Owner to maintain premises free of litter.
§ 15-22 — Burning of litter on private property.
§ 15-23 — Clearing of litter from private property by the city.
Ch 21 — Streets and Sidewalks
27-1{1} — ABUSIVE CONDITIONS
§ 27-9 — Removal of dog litter.
§ 29-2 — Noncriminal disposition; severability.
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Littering
Ch 15 — Litter
§ 15-1 — Definitions.
§ 15-2 — Litter in public places.
§ 15-3 — Litter on occupied private property.
§ 15-4 — Litter on vacant lots.
§ 15-5 — Litter in parks.
§ 15-6 — Litter in lakes and fountains.
§ 15-7 — Sweeping litter into gutters.
§ 15-8 — Litter thrown by persons in vehicles.
§ 15-9 — Truck loads causing litter.
§ 15-16 — Placement of litter in receptacles so as to prevent scattering.
§ 15-17 — Keeping sidewalks free of litter.
§ 15-18 — Owner to maintain premises free of litter.
§ 15-22 — Burning of litter on private property.
§ 15-23 — Clearing of litter from private property by the city.
Ch 21 — Streets and Sidewalks
27-1{1} — ABUSIVE CONDITIONS
§ 27-9 — Removal of dog litter.
§ 29-2 — Noncriminal disposition; severability.
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Loitering
§ 14-2 — Curfew.
§ 14-8 — Loitering, etc.—In public buildings.
§ 14-8.1 — Same—On public sidewalks.
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Lots
§ 2-43 — Perpetual care funds.
§ 3-17 — Same—Application generally.
§ 3-25 — Same—Conditions.
§ 3-27 — Demolition and removal of buildings.
§ 3A-3 — Procedure.
§ 7-7 — Powers and duties generally of Commissioner.
§ 7-12 — Cemeteries.
§ 7-13 — Records of burial lots, expenditures, etc.
§ 7-14 — Perpetual care funds; investment; use of funds.
§ 7-15 — Same—Receipt for payment.
§ 7-16 — Same—Annual statement of money received.
§ 7-19 — Price of lots and perpetual care.
§ 7-19.1 — Resident to nonresident transfer fee.
§ 12-2.1 — Additional fees of the City Clerk's office.
13-1{31} — WAY
§ 13-42 — Obedience to isolated stop signs or signals.
§ 13-49 — Parking prohibited on certain streets.
§ 13-50 — Parking time limited on designated streets.
§ 13-58 — Parking meter zones.
§ 13-61 — Fees for different parking zones.
§ 15-4 — Litter on vacant lots.
§ 15-7 — Sweeping litter into gutters.
§ 24-24 — Separate sewer required for each building; exceptions.
§ 27-12 — Prohibition on the sale of dogs, cats, or rabbits by pet shops.
§ 2 — CLASSES OF DISTRICTS.
§ 4 — DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS.
§ 5 — NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES.
§ 6 — OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
§ 7 — SIGN REGULATIONS.
§ 9 — OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
§ 10 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS.
§ 11 — ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
§ 12 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
§ 13 — DEFINITIONS.
131.{2} — ACCESSORY BUILDING OR USE
131.{10} — BUILDING COVERAGE
131.{14} — COURT
131.{27} — LOT
131.{28} — LOT, CORNER
131.{29} — LOT COVERAGE
131.{30} — LOT FRONTAGE
131.{31} — LOT, INTERIOR
131.{32} — LOT LINE
131.{33} — LOT LINE, FRONT
131.{34} — LOT LINE, SIDE
131.{35} — LOT LINES, REAR
131.{36} — LOT WIDTH
131.{37} — MOBILE HOME PARK
131.{40} — MULTIFAMILY DWELLING
131.{45} — OPEN SPACE
131.{46} — PREMISES
131.{49} — SIGN
131.{54} — STREET LINE
131.{60} — YARD, FRONT
131.{61} — YARD, REAR
131.{63} — YARD, SIDE