Government
City Code Table of Contents
CHAPTER 5 BICYCLES AND MOTOR SCOOTERS
CHAPTER 6 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 8 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER 11 HEALTH AND SANITATION
CHAPTER 12.1 NORTHEAST NEBRASKA REGIONAL LAND BANK
CHAPTER 13 PERMITS AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 14 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES
CHAPTER 15 MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS
CHAPTER 18 PARKS AND RECREATION
CHAPTER 19 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 22 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 25 TREES AND SHRUBBERY
CHAPTER 26 WATER, SEWERS, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND STORM WATER
Sec. 1-1. How Code designated and cited.
Sec. 1-2. Definitions and rules of construction.
Sec. 1-3. Certain ordinances not affected by Code.
Sec. 1-4. Code does not affect prior offenses, rights, etc.
Sec. 1-5. Provisions considered as continuations of existing ordinances.
Sec. 1-6. Parenthetical and reference matter.
Sec. 1-7. Catchlines of sections.
Sec. 1-8. Reference to Code, conflicts.
Sec. 1-9. Effect of repeal of ordinances.
Sec. 1-10. Application of certain ordinances to parking lots, private property, etc.
Sec. 1-11. Extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain ordinances.
Sec. 1-12. Amendments to Code.
Sec. 1-13. Supplementation of Code—Generally.
Sec. 1-14. Same—Exclusion of special or temporary ordinances.
Sec. 1-16. General penalty; continuing violations.
Sec. 1-18. Severability of parts of Code.
Sec. 1-19. Restitution; order; when.
Sec. 1-20. Restitution; enforcement; by whom.
Sec. 2-1. Advisory boards and commissions.
Sec. 2-2. Charges for rescue and ambulance calls.
Sec. 2-3. Fee for processing request to have real property declared blighted.
Sec. 2-4. Mayor to appoint city officers, and department and division heads.
Sec. 2-6. Satisfaction of bond or surety requirements.
Sec. 2-16.1. Special meetings.
Sec. 2-17.1. Presiding officer.
Sec. 2-17.1.5. Council president; term of office; acting president; duties.
Sec. 2-18.1. Order of business.
Sec. 2-18.2. Reading of minutes.
Sec. 2-18.3. Rules of procedure.
Sec. 2-19.1. Addressing the council.
Sec. 2-19.2. Manner of address; time limit.
Sec. 2-21. Who may attend meetings.
Sec. 2-21.1. City council subcommittees.
Sec. 2-21.2. Repealed by Ord. No. 5076.
Sec. 2-21.3. Protest by council member.
Sec. 2-21.4. Ordinances, resolutions, motions and contracts.
Sec. 2-22. Procedure for the introduction and passage of ordinances and resolutions.
Sec. 2-25. Mayor; veto power; passage over veto.
Sec. 2-26. Procedure for filling vacancy in the office of mayor and/or city councilman.
ARTICLE III. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Sec. 2-31. Operating accounts.
Sec. 2-32. Investment of surplus funds.
Sec. 2-34. Adoption of sales and use tax.
Sec. 2-36. General Fund; budgetary policy.
ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Sec. 2-46. Qualifications of officers.
Sec. 2-48. Separate office of city clerk and city treasurer created.
Sec. 2-65. Acting administrator.
Sec. 2-67. Inquiries or interference by mayor and council.
Sec. 2-68. Political activity prohibited.
Sec. 2-81. Declaration of policy.
Sec. 2-83. Standards of conduct.
Sec. 2-84. Prohibition on conflict of interest.
Sec. 2-85. Conflict of interest; disclosure.
Sec. 2-86. Interest of spouse.
Sec. 2-87. Misuse of official information.
Sec. 2-88. Financial disclosure.
Sec. 2-89. Financial disclosure by candidates.
Sec. 2-91. Disposition of alleged violations; hearings.
Sec. 2-92. Oaths and requests for information.
Sec. 2-95. Officers' interest in contracts — Prohibited.
Sec. 2-97. Certain transactions not considered contracts.
Sec. 2-98.1. Competitive bidding.
Sec. 2-99. Contract ledger to be maintained by city clerk.
Sec. 2-100. Open account deemed a contract.
Sec. 2-103. Office of operations manager; appointment of manager.
Sec. 2-104. Responsibilities and duties of operations manager.
Sec. 2-105. Requisitions and estimates.
Sec. 2-106. Encumbrance of funds.
Sec. 2-107. Prohibition of interest; adoption of state law.
Sec. 2-108. Gifts and rebates.
Sec. 2-110. Formal contract procedure.
Sec. 2-112. Emergency purchases.
Sec. 2-113. Inspection and testing.
Sec. 2-116. Prescribed authority structures.
ARTICLE VI. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
DIVISION 2. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Sec. 2-151. Positions-Covered.
Sec. 2-152. Same-Created and eliminated.
Sec. 2-153. Establishment of salaries and compensation.
Sec. 2-154. Payment of compensation for services.
Sec. 2-155. City's duty to commission.
Sec. 2-156. Political fund contribution and political service.
Sec. 2-157. Obstructing examinations.
Sec. 2-158. Civil service commission created.
Sec. 2-159. Appointment of members.
Sec. 2-160. Member's terms of office.
Sec. 2-161. Removal from office.
Sec. 2-162. Compensation of members.
Sec. 2-165. Secretary and chief examiner.
Sec. 2-167. Powers and duties.
Sec. 2-168. Appointments and promotions.
Sec. 2-169. Requirements for civil service position applicants.
Sec. 2.5-3. Same—Application; nontransferability; exceptions.
Sec. 2.5-4. Regulations; duties; monitoring fees; unlawful acts.
Sec. 2.5-5. False alarms; false alarm fees required; grace period; appeals.
Sec. 2.5-6. Designated telephone lines.
Sec. 2.5-7. Confidentiality; statistics.
Sec. 2.5-8. No Liability on Part of the City.
Sec. 2.5-9. Firearms dealers; burglar alarm systems required; exceptions.
Sec. 3-2. Right of entry of officials.
Sec. 3-3. Unlawful possession.
Sec. 3-4. Minors and incompetents.
Sec. 3-7. Special provisions for premises licensed for beer only.
Sec. 3-8. Sale from original package only.
Sec. 3-10. Liquor in restaurants; restrictions.
Sec. 3-11. Where consumption unlawful.
Sec. 3-12. Responsibilities of owners of licensed premises.
Sec. 3-13. Open containers prohibited.
Sec. 3-28. Consideration to be given applicants for liquor licenses.
Sec. 3-29. Procedure for handling liquor license applications.
Sec. 3-31. Cancellation for failure to conduct business.
Sec. 3-32. Revocation and suspension of liquor license.
Sec. 3-33. Removed by Ordinance No. 5038.
Secs. 3-41—3-44. Repealed by Ordinance No. 4640.
Sec. 4-2. Enforcement generally.
Sec. 4-4. Keeping of livestock.
Sec. 4-5. Keeping of wild birds or animals; liability.
Sec. 4-7. Vaccination against rabies required; vaccination tag.
Sec. 4-9. Issuance of license.
Sec. 4-10. Period for which valid.
Sec. 4-13. Wearing of collars; removal of license tag.
Sec. 4-14. Exceptions to license; transient dogs.
Sec. 4-15. Poisoning or injuring dogs.
Sec. 4-16. Barking, howling, crying, or yelping dogs or cats.
Sec. 4-17. Dogs or cats injuring or destroying property of others.
Sec. 4-18. Aggressive dogs or cats.
Sec. 4-19. Registration and housing of guard dogs.
Sec. 4-20. Impoundment; confinement by owner; test authorized.
Sec. 4-21. Dog or cat bitten by a rabid animal; disposition.
Sec. 4-22. Duty of owner in case of dog bite or injury to another person.
Sec. 4-23. Impoundment of animals.
Sec. 4-24. Holding impounded animals.
Sec. 4-25. Pound fees; release from pound.
Sec. 4-26. Animal pound records and reports.
Sec. 4-27. Impounding time limit.
Sec. 4-28. Interference with capture of dogs.
Sec. 4-33. Limitation on number of dogs or cats.
Sec. 4-35. Failure to surrender animal.
CHAPTER 5 BICYCLES AND MOTOR SCOOTERS
Sec. 5-4. Mutilation of serial number or registration number.
Sec. 5-5. Parental responsibilities.
Sec. 5-17. Compliance with traffic laws.
Sec. 5-19. Manner of riding; carrying passengers, etc.
Sec. 5-20. Riding on roadways and paths.
Sec. 5-21. Bicycle riding on sidewalks.
Sec. 5-22. Clinging to vehicles.
Sec. 5-24. Gas- or electric-powered scooters on sidewalks.
Sec. 5-25. Registration; license.
Sec. 5-27. Violations; impoundment; redemption.
CHAPTER 6 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Sec. 6-2. Personal liability of enforcement personnel.
Sec. 6-3. Wellhead protection.
Sec. 6-5. No permit fee for city-owned projects.
Sec. 6-16. Adoption by reference.
Sec. 6-18. Additions, insertions and changes.
Sec. 6-19. Beginning construction without obtaining permit.
ARTICLE III. BUILDING CONTRACTORS
Sec. 6-36. Registration certificate-Required; exceptions.
Sec. 6-37. Same-Prerequisite to building permit.
Sec. 6-39. Same-Certificate of insurance.
Sec. 6-40. Same-Expiration date.
Sec. 6-41. Same-Suspension or revocation.
Sec. 6-52. National Electrical Code Adopted.
Sec. 6-53. Code official-Designated as enforcement officer.
Sec. 6-55. Same-Right of entry.
Sec. 6-56. Violations and penalties.
DIVISION 2. CONTRACTOR'S REGISTRATION AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 6-71. State license, city registration required-To engage in business, Fees.
Sec. 6-72. Same-To install or supervise installation of wiring or equipment.
Sec. 6-73. Unlawful acts-Generally.
Sec. 6-74. Same-Apprentice electricians; supervision of work required.
Sec. 6-76. Homeowner's privilege; permit.
Sec. 6-77. Certificate of insurance.
Sec. 6-78. Registration required.
Sec. 6-79. Expiration and renewal of registrations.
Sec. 6-80. Revocation or suspension of registration.
DIVISION 3. PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
Sec. 6-93. Same-Persons eligible.
Sec. 6-95. Same-Issuance conditions.
Sec. 6-96. Concealment of wiring or equipment without permission.
Sec. 6-97. Requests for inspections.
Sec. 6-98. Term for commencement of work under permit; expired permits.
Sec. 6-99. Existing Electrical Installations
Sec. 6-106. Adoption by reference.
Sec. 6-107. Additions, insertions and changes.
Sec. 6-109.1 Mechanical registration; revocation; suspension.
Sec. 6-109.2 Mechanical contractor’s certificate of insurance.
Sec. 6-110. Gas contractor registration; scope of work; permit to do gas systems work required.
Sec. 6-111.1 Gas Contractor’s registration; revocation; suspension.
Sec. 6-111.2 Gas contractor’s certificate of insurance.
Sec. 6-121. International Plumbing Code-Adopted.
Sec. 6-122. Same-Additions, insertions and changes.
Sec. 6-123. Termination of water service.
Sec. 6-131. Members; appointments; qualifications; terms; bond vacancies, how filled.
Sec. 6-132. Organization; records.
Sec. 6-133. Appointments; when made.
Sec. 6-135. Plumbing rules and regulations; adoption; powers of board; variances.
Sec. 6-137. Registration; term; revocation; suspension.
Sec. 6-138. Registration; denial; appeal.
Sec. 6-141. Plumbing without registration prohibited; exceptions.
Sec. 6-142. Permit for business; information required by Planning and Development Department.
Sec. 6-143. Plumbing contractor's registration; experience; examination; fees; term.
Sec. 6-144. Journeyman plumber's registration; experience; examination; fees; term.
Sec. 6-145. Apprentice plumber's registration; information; fee; term; supervision of work.
Sec. 6-147. Contractor's certificate of insurance.
Sec. 6-148. Waiver of certain requirements; journeyman plumber, apprentice plumber.
Sec. 6-151. Yard irrigation liability.
ARTICLE VII. ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING CODE
Sec. 6-161. Adoption by reference.
Sec. 6-162. Additions, insertions and changes.
ARTICLE VIII. ENERGY CONSERVATION
Sec. 6-171. Adoption by reference.
Sec. 6-172. Additions, insertions and changes.
Sec. 6-173. Energy conservation standards.
ARTICLE IX. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Sec. 6-181. Adoption by reference.
Sec. 6-183. Additions, insertions and changes.
Sec. 6-184. Structures damaged by fire, flood, wind, disaster or other calamity.
Sec. 6-191. Adoption by reference.
Sec. 6-192. Additions, insertions and changes.
Sec. 7-1. Nonpartisan elections required.
Sec. 7-2. Wards and election districts.
CHAPTER 8 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
Sec. 8-2. Incinerators required.
Sec. 8-5. Fireworks sales; permit required, occupation tax and insurance certificate.
Sec. 8-17. Duties of fire chief.
ARTICLE III. RESERVE FIRE DIVISION
Sec. 8-19. Creation and purpose.
Sec. 8-20. Membership generally; qualifications; appointment; bond.
Sec. 8-22. Fire calls and response.
Sec. 8-24. Rules and regulations.
ARTICLE IV. FIRE PREVENTION CODE
Sec. 8-26. Adoption by reference.
Sec. 8-28. Additions, insertions and changes.
Sec. 8-29. Fire sprinkler/suppression contractor registrations; fees; permits.
Sec. 8-30. Fire sprinkler/suppression contractor certificate of insurance.
Sec. 8-31. Fire alarm installer contractor registration; fees; permits.
Sec. 8-32. Fire alarm installer certificate of insurance.
Sec. 8-41. Fire board of appeals - Intent.
Sec. 8-42. Fire board of appeals - Established.
Sec. 8-43. Same - Appointment; terms; compensation.
Sec. 8-44. Same. Limitations on authority.
Sec. 8-45. Same. Appeal procedure.
Sec. 10-2. Rules and regulations.
Sec. 10-3. Removal of garbage.
Sec. 10-4. Containers—Generally.
Sec. 10-5. Same—Duty to keep clean.
Sec. 10-7. Tree limbs and branches.
Sec. 10-8. Disposal of construction waste.
Sec. 10-9. Sectionalization of city; designation of pickup dates.
ARTICLE II. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
Sec. 10-23. Vehicle specifications.
Sec. 10-24. Sanitary requirements.
Sec. 10-26. Hauling own wastes.
ARTICLE III. TRANSFER STATION AND LANDFILL
Sec. 10-28. Fees, typical landfill waste.
Sec. 10-29. Transfer trailer rental.
Sec. 10-30. Fees, alternate site disposal.
Sec. 10-31. General provisions.
Sec. 10-32. Transfer station billings.
CHAPTER 11 HEALTH AND SANITATION
Sec. 11-2. Contagious disease control.
ARTICLE III. PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS
Sec. 11-49. Denial, suspension or revocation.
Sec. 12-1. Housing discrimination.
Sec. 12-2. Multifamily dwellings.
CHAPTER 12.1 NORTHEAST NEBRASKA REGIONAL LAND BANK
Sec. 12.1-4. Board of directors.
Sec. 12.1-6. Policies and procedures.
Sec. 12.1-7. Disposition of real property.
Sec. 12.5-1. Establishment of a public library.
Sec. 12.5-2. Library director; appointment; duties.
Sec. 12.5-3. Citizens' library advisory board—Established.
Sec. 12.5-4. Same—Appointment; terms; compensation.
Sec. 12.5-5. Same—Delegated Responsibilities.
Sec. 12.5-6. Same—Bylaws; rules; regulations.
Sec. 12.5-7. Custody of library funds.
Sec. 12.5-8. Penalties imposed; recovery in civil action.
Sec. 12.5-9. Unlawful Library conduct.
CHAPTER 13 PERMITS AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Sec. 13-18. Issuance and transfer.
Sec. 13-43. Obstruction of streets or sidewalks.
Sec. 13-44. Nuisance declared.
Sec. 13-59. Permit—Assignment; restrictions.
Sec. 13-60. Records to be kept.
Sec. 13-62. Sale of mortgaged property.
Sec. 13-72. Records and place of business.
Sec. 13-74. Storage and resale of property.
ARTICLE VII. TELEPHONE COMPANIES
Sec. 13-81. Payments, penalties for late payment, etc.
Sec. 13-82. Reports and inspections.
Sec. 13-83. Lawsuits to collect.
ARTICLE VIII. ITINERANT MERCHANTS, PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, STREET VENDORS AND TEMPORARY MERCHANTS
Sec. 13-112. Licenses and permits.
Sec. 13-113. Occupation taxes and permit fees.
Sec. 13-114. General requirements.
Sec. 13-115. Special standards for itinerant merchants, peddlers and solicitors.
Sec. 13-116. Special standards for temporary merchants and street vendors.
Sec. 13-117. Permit approval, authority and appeals.
Sec. 13-118. Parking for certain purposes prohibited.
Secs. 13-120--13-140. Reserved.
Sec. 13-142. Occupation tax imposed.
Sec. 13-144. Amount of occupation tax for distributor of gambling devices.
Sec. 13-145. Permit requirement.
Sec. 13-146. Permit application.
Sec. 13-147. Display of permit.
Secs. 13-150--13-160. Reserved
Secs. 13-172--13-180. Reserved.
ARTICLE XII. HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGES
Sec. 13-202. License required.
Sec. 13-203. Application for license.
Sec. 13-204. Carriage route and operation schedule.
Sec. 13-205. Operation of horse-drawn carriage business.
Sec. 13-207. Issuance of license.
Sec. 13-208. Horse-drawn carriages.
Sec. 13-209. Requirements for driver.
Sec. 13-210. Denial, suspension and revocation.
Sec. 13-211. Annual license fees.
ARTICLE XIV. SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES
Sec. 13-231. Application fees and rates.
Sec. 13-233. No limitation of city's proprietary rights and interests.
Sec. 13-234. Design, safety and aesthetic standards within the rights-of-way.
Sec. 13-235. Additional regulations.
Sec. 13-236. Exceptions to standards.
Sec. 13-237. Violation of this article.
Sec. 13-238. Laws, rules and regulations.
Sec. 13-304. Application for license; context.
Sec. 13-305. Review and grant of license.
Sec. 13-306. License conditions.
Sec. 13-307. Suspension or revocation of license.
Sec. 13-310. License period, expiration, and renewal.
Sec. 13-311. License fee and renewal fee.
ARTICLE XVI. SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
Sec. 13-352. Registration required for sexually oriented business.
Sec 13-353. Registration required for managers.
Sec 13-354. Registration fees.
Sec. 13-355. Registration application for a sexually oriented business.
Sec. 13-356. Registration application for managers.
Sec. 13-357. Review of application.
Sec. 13-358. Registration issuance and display.
Sec. 13-360. Registration term and renewal.
Sec. 13-361. Registration suspension.
Sec. 13-362. Registration revocation.
Sec. 13-363. Transfer of registration.
ARTICLE XVII. SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Sec. 13-372. Short-term rental license required; prohibited conduct; duties.
Sec 13-373. Application; fees; renewal.
Sec 13-374. Revocation or denial.
Sec. 13-375. Penalty for violations.
CHAPTER 14 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES
Sec. 14-4. Concealing knowledge of offense.
Sec. 14-5. Obedience to law enforcement officers.
Sec. 14-6. Violations of state law.
Sec. 14-7. Disorderly conduct prohibited; described.
Sec. 14-8. Prosecuting for aiding and abetting.
Sec. 14-9. Urinating/defecating in public prohibited.
ARTICLE II. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON
Sec. 14-16. Compounding a felony.
Sec. 14-17. Assault in the third degree.
Sec. 14-18. False imprisonment in the second degree.
Sec. 14-26. Third degree sexual assault.
Sec. 14-27. In-camera hearing.
Sec. 14-28. Evidence of past sexual conduct-Generally.
Sec. 14-29. Same—Restrictions.
Sec. 14-30. Sexual Offender/Predator Residency Restrictions; Penalties; Exceptions
ARTICLE III. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
Sec. 14-42. Third degree arson.
DIVISION 2. THEFT AND RELATED OFFENSES
Sec. 14-53. Consolidation of theft offenses.
Sec. 14-54. Theft by unlawful taking or disposition.
Sec. 14-55. Theft by deception.
Sec. 14-56. Theft by extortion.
Sec. 14-57. Theft of property lost, mislaid, or delivered by mistake.
Sec. 14-58. Theft of services.
Sec. 14-59. Unauthorized use of a propelled vehicle.
Sec. 14-60. Theft by receiving stolen property.
Sec. 14-61. Criminal mischief.
Sec. 14-63. Theft by shoplifting; penalty; photographic evidence.
Sec. 14-71. Criminal trespass in the first degree.
Sec. 14-72. Criminal trespass in the second degree.
Sec. 14-73. Affirmative defenses.
Sec. 14-74. Unauthorized entry into motor vehicle.
ARTICLE IV. OFFENSES INVOLVING FRAUD
Sec. 14-87. Second degree forgery.
Sec. 14-88. Criminal possession of a forged instrument.
Sec. 14-89. Criminal simulation.
Sec. 14-90. Making, using, or uttering slugs.
Sec. 14-91. Criminal impersonation.
Sec. 14-92. Impersonating a public servant.
Sec. 14-93. Impersonating a peace officer.
Sec. 14-94. Issuing a bad check.
Sec. 14-95. False statement or book entry; destruction or secretion of records.
Sec. 14-96. Commercial bribery and breach of duty to act disinterestedly.
Sec. 14-97. Tampering with publicly-exhibited contest.
DIVISION 2. IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
Sec. 14-107. Altering identification number.
Sec. 14-108. Receiving an altered article.
Secs. 14-109—14-120. Reserved.
ARTICLE V. OFFENSES INVOLVING THE FAMILY RELATION
Sec. 14-121. Contributing to the delinquency of a child.
Secs. 14-122—14-135. Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. OFFENSES INVOLVING MORALS
Sec. 14-136. Debauching a minor.
Sec. 14-137. Public indecency.
Secs. 14-139—14-145. Reserved.
Sec. 14-147. Keeping a place of prostitution.
Sec. 14-148. Use of incriminating testimony.
Secs. 14-149—14-160. Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. OFFENSES INVOLVING INTEGRITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF GOVERNMENT OPERATION
Sec. 14-161. Obstructing government operations; penalty.
Sec. 14-163. Refusing to aid a peace officer.
Sec. 14-164. Resisting arrest.
Sec. 14-165. Operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest.
Sec. 14-166. Obstructing a peace officer.
Sec. 14-167. Interference with officers.
Sec. 14-168. Failure to appear in court.
Sec. 14-170. Interfering with a fireman on official duty.
Sec. 14-171. Falsifying records of a public utility.
Sec. 14-172. Filing false reports with regulatory bodies.
Sec. 14-173. Abuse of public records.
Sec. 14-174. Implements for escape.
Sec. 14-175. Furnishing prisoners with contraband.
Sec. 14-176. Loitering about jail.
Sec. 14-177. Refusal to sign a citation.
Sec. 14-178. Simulating legal process.
Sec. 14-179. Official misconduct.
Sec. 14-180. Misuse of official information.
Sec. 14-181. Oppression under color of office.
Sec. 14-182. Neglecting to serve a warrant.
Sec. 14-183. Mutilating a flag.
Secs. 14-184—14-195. Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE, ORDER AND DECENCY
Sec. 14-196. Cruelty to animals.
Sec. 14-197. Indecency with an animal.
Secs. 14-198—14-205. Reserved.
Sec. 14-207. Established business; conduct gift enterprise; conditions; gift enterprise, defined.
Sec. 14-208. Promoting gambling in the second degree.
Sec. 14-209. Promoting gambling in the third degree.
Sec. 14-210. Possession of gambling records.
Sec. 14-211. Possession of gambling device.
Sec. 14-212. Affirmative defenses.
Sec. 14-213. Proof of possession of gambling device.
Sec. 14-214. Defenses in cases of gambling.
Sec. 14-215. Forfeiture of bet or gambling device to city.
Sec. 14-216. Status as a player is affirmative defense.
Sec. 14-218. Nonprofit organization; conduct lotteries; conditions.
Sec. 14-219. Nonprofit organization; conduct raffles; conditions.
Sec. 14-220. Lotteries; established by political subdivision; election; prior approval.
Sec. 14-221. Gross proceeds; use.
Sec. 14-222. Gambling debt collection; penalty.
Sec. 14-223. Proof of occurrence of sporting event; prima facie evidence.
Secs. 14-224, 14-225. Reserved.
ARTICLE X. OFFENSE AGAINST THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
Sec. 14-226. Abandoned iceboxes, refrigerators, etc.
Sec. 14-227. Barbed wire or electric fences.
Sec. 14-229. Unlawful throwing of firecrackers; penalty.
Sec. 14-230. Fireworks—When sale and discharge permissible.
Sec. 14-231. Same—Health division permit for discharge.
Sec. 14-232. Flying lanterns; prohibition; penalty.
Sec. 14-233. Tobacco use on city property.
Secs. 14-234. Vapor products and tobacco; possession by minors; unlawful.
Sec. 14-236--14-239. Reserved.
Sec. 14-240. Failure to register tranquilizer guns.
Sec. 14-242. Discharge of firearms.
Secs. 14-243—14-250. Reserved.
Sec. 14-251. Unlawful picketing.
Sec. 14-252. Mass picketing; signs.
Sec. 14-253. Interfering with picketing.
Sec. 14-254. Intimidating pickets.
Secs. 14-255—14-265. Reserved.
Sec. 14-267. Drug paraphernalia—Defined.
Sec. 14-268. Same—Factors in determination.
Sec. 14-269. Same—Upon possession.
Sec. 14-270. Same—Delivery or sale.
Sec. 14-271. Same—Delivery to minor.
Sec. 14-272. Same—Advertisement.
Sec. 14-273. Possession of marijuana.
Secs. 14-274—14-280. Reserved.
Sec. 14-282. Prohibited conduct.
Sec. 14-283. Notice of obscene material or action.
Sec. 14-284. Legal proceedings generally.
Sec. 14-285. Evidence and defenses.
Secs. 14-287—14-300. Reserved.
Sec. 14-302. Slaughtering, hanging, skinning, or processing any animal.
Sec. 14-304. Putting carcass or filthy substance into well, spring, brook, or stream.
Sec. 14-305. Exposing offensive matter.
Sec. 14-306. Unclean stock cars.
Sec. 14-307. Refusing to yield to a party line.
Sec. 14-308. Intimidation by phone call.
Sec. 14-309. Interfering with a public service company.
Sec. 14-310. Interfering with the police radio system.
Sec. 14-311. Unlawful use of a white cane or guide dog.
Sec. 14-312. Failing to observe a blind person.
Sec. 14-314. Maintaining a nuisance.
Sec. 14-315. Disturbing the Peace.
Sec. 14-317. False, deceptive, etc. advertising.
Sec. 14-318. Curfew for minors.
Secs. 14-319, 14-320. Reserved.
Sec. 14-321. Distribution of handbills restricted.
Sec. 14-322. Restrictions on amplifiers.
CHAPTER 15 MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS
Sec. 15-3. Location restrictions for mobile homes.
Sec. 15-4. Anchoring, blocking, etc.
Sec. 15-16. General responsibilities of management.
Sec. 15-17. Compliance with other ordinances.
Sec. 15-18. Applicability of building regulations.
Sec. 15-19. Register of occupants.
Sec. 15-34. Issuance or denial.
Sec. 15-35. Expiration and renewal.
Sec. 15-36. Plumbing or electrical work
Sec. 15-37. Pre-existing uses.
Sec. 15-38. Suspension or revocation.
DIVISION 3. IMPROVEMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 15-52. Sanitary sewer systems.
Sec. 15-53. Electrical requirements.
Sec. 15-54. Sanitary conditions.
Sec. 15-55. Insect and rodent control.
Sec. 17-1. Abatement of nuisances generally.
ARTICLE II. WEEDS OR NOXIOUS GROWTHS AND LITTER
Sec. 17-11. Definitions; duty of enforcement.
Sec. 17-12. Weeds; litter; stagnant water, removal of.
Sec. 17-15. Removal by city—Authorized.
ARTICLE III. WRECKED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES
Sec. 17-26. Nuisance declared.
Sec. 17-27. Storage of unlicensed, inoperable, wrecked, or junked vehicles.
Sec. 17-29. Removal after notice.
Sec. 17-30. Abandoned vehicle defined.
Sec. 17-31. Valuation and title.
Sec. 17-32. Duties of police chief.
Sec. 17-33. Proceeds of sale; disposition.
Sec. 17-34. Liability for removal.
Sec. 17-35. Person cannot abandon a vehicle.
Sec. 17-36. Destruction, defacement or removal of parts.
Sec. 17-37. Cost of removal and storage.
Sec. 17-38. Redemption of impounded vehicles.
ARTICLE IV. GRAFFITI ABATEMENT
Sec. 17-53. Property responsibility.
CHAPTER 18 PARKS AND RECREATION
Sec. 18-5. Fires and fireworks.
Sec. 18-7. Fishing and hunting.
Sec. 18-12. Miscellaneous offenses.
Sec. 18-15. Parking over 24 hours.
Sec. 18-16. Camping, time limit.
Sec. 18-17. Norfolk Skate Park, rules and regulations.
Sec. 18-18. Trespassing in Veterans Memorial Park.
Sec. 18-19. Parking in Veterans Memorial Park.
Sec. 18-20. Parking of trailers, trucks in Johnson Park.
Sec. 18-21. Roller skates, skateboards, bicycles, etc. in Riverpoint Square.
Sec. 18-51. Trail advisory board - Established.
Sec. 18-52. Same - Appointment; terms; compensation.
Sec. 18-53. Same - Delegated responsibilities.
Sec. 18-54. Same - Bylaws; rules; regulations.
ARTICLE III. PUBLIC ARTS COUNCIL
Sec. 18-61. Public Arts Council - Established.
Sec. 18-62. Same - Appointment.
Sec. 18-63. Same - Term of office; vacancies; resignation; compensation.
Sec. 18-64. Same - Duties and responsibilities.
Sec. 18-67. Same - Bylaws; rules; regulations.
ARTICLE IV. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Sec. 18-81. Parks and Recreation Board - Established.
Sec. 18-82. Same - Appointment.
Sec. 18-83. Same - Term of office; vacancies; resignation; compensation.
Sec. 18-84. Same - Duties and responsibilities.
Sec. 18-87. Same - Bylaws; rules; regulations.
CHAPTER 19 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 19-1. Planning commission.
Sec. 19-2. Community development agency.
Sec. 19-3. Administration and implementation of this chapter.
Sec. 19-4. Board of adjustment.
Sec. 19-5. Comprehensive plan adopted.
Sec. 19-6. Limited community redevelopment authority.
Sec. 19-20. Correct number to be furnished by city; display.
Sec. 19-21. Numbers to be plainly visible.
Sec. 19-22. Improper maintenance of numbers.
Sec. 20-1. Personnel generally.
Sec. 20-3. Duties of police officers.
Sec. 20-5. Disposition of seized property.
Sec. 20-6. Police division response to large parties, gatherings or events—Definitions.
Sec. 20-7. Same—Initial response.
Sec. 20-8. Same—Subsequent responses.
Sec. 20-9. Same—Cost; collection.
Sec. 21-2. Protection of railroad crossings.
Sec. 21-4. Blocking railroad crossings.
Sec. 21-5. Maintenance and repair of road crossings.
CHAPTER 22 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Sec. 22-1. Responsibility for removal of snow, ice, mud, etc., from sidewalks.
Sec. 22-2. Deposits of injurious material.
Sec. 22-3. Paving of terraces.
Sec. 22-4. Roller skates, skateboards, bicycles, etc. on sidewalks.
ARTICLE II. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
Sec. 22-17. Publication of notices.
Sec. 22-18. General standards.
Sec. 22-21. Slope and longitudinal gradient.
Sec. 22-22. Notice to city of construction; city inspections and tests.
Sec. 22-24. Stop work orders; right of city to do work.
ARTICLE III. EXCAVATIONS, CURB CUTS, ETC.
Sec. 22-36. Compliance required.
Sec. 22-38. Work performed by city—Generally.
Sec. 22-39. Same—Record of costs.
Sec. 22-40. Persons eligible to do work.
Sec. 22-41. Prohibited during certain months.
Sec. 22-43. Special provisions for curb and gutter at driveway openings and concrete paving cuts.
Sec. 22-46. Lights and barricades.
Sec. 22-47. Provisions to assure speedy work.
Sec. 22-48. Relative responsibilities of permittees and city.
ARTICLE IV. MOVING OF BUILDINGS
Sec. 22-82. Use of designated streets.
Sec. 22-83. Lights and barricades.
Sec. 22-84. Notice to city of damaged property.
Sec. 22-85. Time limit for being on streets.
Sec. 22-86. Payment of expenses of others.
Sec. 22-87. Restoration of original premises.
Sec. 22-88. Registration of movers.
Sec. 22-89. Compliance with other laws.
Sec. 22-101. Issuance or denial.
Secs. 22-102—22-110. Reserved.
Sec. 22-113. Permit application.
Secs. 22-114—22-119. Reserved.
Sec. 22-120. Compliance with permit and laws.
Secs. 22-122—22-129. Reserved.
Sec. 22-130. Street closing—block parties—parking lot closing—parades.
ARTICLE II. PLATTING PROCEDURES
Sec. 23-16. Approval of plats, etc., required.
Sec. 23-17. Sale of land from unapproved plats.
Sec. 23-17.1. Preapplication procedures.
Sec. 23-23. Waiver of time period to object to noncompliance.
Sec. 23-26. Intent; purpose of division.
Sec. 23-27. Application procedure.
Sec. 23-28. Plat approval guidelines.
Sec. 23-36. General requirement.
Sec. 23-38. Utility easements.
Sec. 23-40. Parks, school sites and playgrounds.
Sec. 23-41.1. Subdivision identification lot.
Sec. 23-43. Special provisions for large parcels.
Sec. 23-45. Required improvements—Within corporate limits.
Sec. 23-46. Same—Within city jurisdiction outside of corporate limits.
Sec. 23-47. Additional provisions required for plat approval.
Sec. 23-48. Modification of requirements.
DIVISION 2. STREETS, ALLEYS, ETC.
Sec. 23-53. Street arrangement.
Sec. 23-54. Relationship of streets to adjoining streets and land.
Sec. 24-4. Application of chapter to persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
Sec. 24-5. Application of chapter to persons working on highways.
Sec. 24-6. Application of chapter to government vehicles.
Sec. 24-7. Special provisions for authorized emergency vehicles.
Sec. 24-8. Operators’ licenses.
Sec. 24-9. Vehicle condition and equipment.
Sec. 24-11. Child passenger restraints and occupant protection systems.
Sec. 24-12. Financial responsibility; owner; prohibited acts; violation; penalty.
ARTICLE II. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 24-21. Enforcing officers.
Sec. 24-22. Persons authorized to direct traffic.
Sec. 24-23. Regulations authorized.
DIVISION 2. TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES, SIGNALS, ETC.
Sec. 24-31. Obedience and presumption.
Sec. 24-33. Location generally.
Sec. 24-34. Installation and maintenance.
Sec. 24-35. Designation of crosswalks.
Sec. 24-36. Traffic-control signal legend.
Sec. 24-37. Pedestrian control signals.
Sec. 24-39. Lane direction control signals or signs.
Sec. 24-40. Unauthorized signs, signals, or markings.
Sec. 24-41. Advertising devices adjacent to highway.
Sec. 24-42. Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals.
Sec. 24-43. Shooting or removal of highway signs, markers or notices.
Sec. 24-44. Avoiding traffic control device.
DIVISION 3. PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU
Sec. 24-52. Rules; collection; accounting and disbursement of money.
Sec. 24-53. Issuance of tickets.
Sec. 24-54. Payment of fines and costs.
Sec. 24-55. Mailing of notice.
Sec. 24-56. Failure to appear.
Sec. 24-66. Operator’s duty to stop, render aid, etc., in cases of personal injury or death.
Sec. 24-67. Operator’s duty to stop, etc., in cases of property damage.
ARTICLE IV. GENERAL RULES FOR VEHICLE OPERATION
Sec. 24-81. Driving while intoxicated.
Sec. 24-84. Willful reckless driving.
Sec. 24-85. Negligent driving.
Sec. 24-87. Driving on right half of roadway.
Sec. 24-88. Passing vehicle proceeding in opposite direction.
Sec. 24-89. Overtaking and passing vehicles proceeding in same direction.
Sec. 24-90. Overtaking and passing upon the right.
Sec. 24-91. Overtaking and passing on the left.
Sec. 24-92. Limitations on overtaking, passing, or driving to left of center of roadway.
Sec. 24-94. One-way alleys, roadways and rotary traffic islands.
Sec. 24-95. Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Sec. 24-97. Following or towing vehicle; caravans, etc.
Sec. 24-98. Driving on divided highways.
Sec. 24-99. Driving on highway shoulders.
Sec. 24-101. Driving during periods of road construction.
Secs. 24-102—24-105. Reserved.
Sec. 24-107. Speed-detecting devices.
Sec. 24-108. Minimum speed; impeding traffic.
Sec. 24-109. Special limitations for certain vehicles.
Sec. 24-110. Speed limits for specific streets—Generally.
Sec. 24-111. Same—In school zones.
Secs. 24-112—24-115. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. TURNING OR STOPPING
Sec. 24-116. Right- and left-hand turns.
Sec. 24-117. Turning in opposite direction.
Sec. 24-119. Signals—Generally.
Sec. 24-120. Same—Permissible signals.
Sec. 24-121. Same—Hand and arm signals.
Sec. 24-122. Stopping at signal indicating approach of train.
Sec. 24-123. Railroad crossing stop signs.
Sec. 24-124. Buses required to stop at railroad grade crossings.
Sec. 24-125. Stops at grade crossing by vehicles carrying dangerous cargo.
Sec. 24-126. Heavy equipment to stop at railroad grade crossings.
Sec. 24-127. Stopping for school bus.
Secs. 24-128—24-135. Reserved.
Sec. 24-137. Vehicle turning left.
Sec. 24-138. Stop and yield signs.
Sec. 24-139. Entering roadway from private road or driveway.
Sec. 24-140. Moving a stopped, standing, or parked vehicle.
Sec. 24-141. Approach of emergency vehicles.
Secs. 24-142—24-149. Reserved.
ARTICLE V. STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING
Sec. 24-150. Penalty for violation of article; presumption of responsibility.
Sec. 24-151. Marking of spaces, etc.
Sec. 24-152. Removal of vehicles by city, redeeming of impounded vehicles.
Sec. 24-153. Prohibited in certain places.
Sec. 24-154. Distance of parked vehicle from curb; angle and parallel parking.
Sec. 24-155. Unattended motor vehicles.
Sec. 24-156. Blocking traffic.
Sec. 24-157. Repairs to vehicles.
Sec. 24-159. Bus stops, taxicab stands, etc.
Sec. 24-160. Parking of trailers, trucks, etc.
Sec. 24-161. Parking in terraces.
Sec. 24-162. Parking in alleys.
Sec. 24-163. Towing and ticketing illegally parked vehicles.
Sec. 24-164. Parking restriction for specific streets—Total prohibition.
Sec. 24-165. Same—Restricted hours.
Sec. 24-165.1. Same—Time limitations—Generally.
Sec. 24-165.2. Same—Same During certain hours.
Sec. 24-166. Same—Restrictions on certain trucks.
Sec. 24-167. Restriction in off-street lots.
Sec. 24-169. Restriction for parking unauthorized vehicle in handicapped parking stall or space.
Secs. 24-171—24-200. Reserved.
Sec. 24-201. Routes designated.
Sec. 24-202. When parking prohibited.
Sec. 24-203. Declaration of emergency condition and parking prohibition—Emergency routes.
Sec. 24-204. Same—Local and residential streets.
Sec. 24-205. Same—Announcement by broadcast and newspaper publication.
Sec. 24-206. Abandoned, stalled or stuck vehicles—Removal by operator.
Sec. 24-207. Same—Removal by police division; storage; towing, redemption fees.
Sec. 24-208. Precedence of article over conflicting provisions normally in effect; exceptions.
Sec. 24-212. Routes designated.
Sec. 24-213. Operation of trucks.
Sec. 24-214. Operation of trucks, exceptions.
Sec. 24-221. Application of traffic laws.
Sec. 24-222. Riding restrictions.
Sec. 24-223. Operation on roadways laned for traffic.
Sec. 24-224. Clinging to other vehicles.
Sec. 24-225. Footrests and handlebars.
Secs. 24-226—24-235. Reserved.
Sec. 24-237. Operator’s license or permit.
Sec. 24-238. Applicability of chapter.
Sec. 24-239. General restrictions on operation.
Sec. 24-240. Operation on roadways laned for traffic.
Sec. 24-241. Clinging to other vehicles.
Sec. 24-242. Operation in certain places prohibited.
Sec. 24-243. Footrests and handlebars.
Secs. 24-244—24-255. Reserved.
Sec. 24-256. Obedience to traffic-control devices and regulations.
Sec. 24-257. Right-of-way in crosswalks.
Sec. 24-258. Crossing at other than crosswalks.
Sec. 24-259. Drivers to exercise due care; audible signal.
Sec. 24-260. Use of right half of crosswalk.
Sec. 24-261. Pedestrians on highways and roadways; sidewalks and shoulders.
Sec. 24-262. Soliciting rides or business.
Sec. 24-263. Driving through safety zone.
Sec. 24-264. Right-of-way on sidewalk.
Secs. 24-265—24-275. Reserved.
ARTICLE X. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 24-276. Limitations on backing.
Sec. 24-277. Driving upon sidewalk.
Sec. 24-278. Obstructions to driver’s view.
Sec. 24-279. Opening and closing vehicle doors.
Sec. 24-280. Coasting prohibited.
Sec. 24-281. Following fire apparatus.
Sec. 24-282. Driving over unprotected fire hose.
Sec. 24-283. Rubbish on highways.
Sec. 24-285. Clinging to vehicles prohibited.
Sec. 24-286. Roller skates, toy vehicles, etc. on streets.
Sec. 24-287. Driving on city property.
Sec. 24-288. Riding in certain parts of vehicles.
Sec. 24-289. Boarding or alighting from vehicles.
Sec. 24-290. Transportation of flammable liquids or explosives.
Sec. 24-291. Special provisions applicable to community college.
Sec. 24-292. Driving or turning on public or private property.
Sec. 24-293. Enforcement; designated property.
Sec. 24-294. Prohibition on utilization of a dynamic braking device or engine brakes.
ARTICLE XI. ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND UTILITY-TYPE VEHICLES
Sec. 24-352. Operation of all-terrain vehicles prohibited.
Sec. 24-353. Operation of utility-type vehicles on streets and highways.
Sec. 24-354. Utility-type vehicle; equipment required.
Sec. 24-355. Modification of utility-type vehicle; prohibited
Sec. 24-358. Utility-type vehicle; accident; report required.
Sec. 24-359. Operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility-type vehicles in parades.
Sec. 24-360. Penalty for violation of article.
ARTICLE XII. GOLF CAR VEHICLES
Sec. 24-372. Operation of golf car vehicles on streets and highways.
Sec. 24-373. Golf car vehicle; equipment required.
Sec. 24-374. Modification of golf car vehicle; prohibited
Sec. 24-376. Operation of golf car vehicle on state highway prohibited; limited crossing permitted.
Sec. 24-377. Golf car vehicle; accident; report required.
Sec. 24-378. Operation of golf car vehicles in parades.
Sec. 24-379. Penalty for violation of article.
CHAPTER 25 TREES AND SHRUBBERY
Sec. 25-1. Duty of landowner; city aid.
Sec. 25-2. Acts declared nuisances; notice; abatement.
Sec. 25-3. Acts declared unlawful.
Sec. 25-6. Enforcement of article.
Sec. 25-7. Tree advisory board - Established.
Sec. 25-8. Same - Appointment; terms; compensation.
Sec. 25-9. Same - Delegated Responsibilities.
Sec. 25-10. Same - Bylaws; rules; regulations.
CHAPTER 26 WATER, SEWERS, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND STORM WATER
Sec. 26-2. Water and/or sewer turn-on application; fee.
Sec. 26-3. Water emergency; restriction.
Sec. 26-5. Water emergency; violation, penalty.
Sec. 26-10. Connection to water systems.
Sec. 26.10.1. Connection to water systems, waiver.
Sec. 26-11. Connection charge.
Sec. 26-12. Maintenance of water service lines and attachments.
Sec. 26-13. Curbstops generally.
Sec. 26-14. Separate curbstops for separate premises.
Sec. 26-15. Provisions for private fire protection/maintenance.
Sec. 26-16. Angle meter valves.
Sec. 26-17. Termination of service for violations.
Sec. 26-18. Restoration of water service.
Sec. 26-19. Damaging, interfering with, etc., system.
Sec. 26-20. Contractual nature of article.
Sec. 26-21. Levy of special assessments.
Sec. 26-26. Use required, size.
Sec. 26-27. Installation and repair.
Sec. 26-33. Water meter and remote readout seals and damages to water meters and remote readouts.
Sec. 26-43. Water service districts; reading meters.
Sec. 26-44. Billing and due date.
Sec. 26-45. Delinquent charges.
Sec. 26-46. Termination or refusal of service for nonpayment; lien for unpaid charges.
ARTICLE III. SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Sec. 26-58. Connection charge.
Sec. 26-59. Building sewers and connections.
Sec. 26-60. Tampering with, damaging, defacing etc., sewage works deemed unlawful.
Sec. 26-61. Water softener discharges.
Sec. 26-62. City engineer—Right of entry.
Sec. 26-63. Same—Relieved from personal liability.
Sec. 26-64. Appeal of decision of city engineer.
Sec. 26-66. Levy of special assessments.
DIVISION 2. INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Sec. 26-76. Inapplicability of certain sections.
Sec. 26-78. Compliance required.
Sec. 26-79. Construction permit—Generally.
Sec. 26-82. Compliance with certain standards.
Sec. 26-83. Operation and maintenance.
Sec. 26-87. Notice of violations.
Sec. 26-96. Collection of sewer charges.
Sec. 26-97. Wastewater treatment rates.
Sec. 26-98. Billings generally; delinquency.
Sec. 26-99. Charges constitute lien; discontinuance of service for nonpayment.
Sec. 26-99.5. Restoration of sewer service.
Sec. 26-99.6. Sewer-only customers, delinquency.
Sec. 26-100. Periodic review of rates.
Sec. 26-101. Notification of rates.
Sec. 26-103. Dump Station Disposal Fees.
Secs. 26-104—26-130. Reserved.
DIVISION 4. DISCHARGES INTO PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM
Sec. 26-131. Discharge of untreated sewage deemed unlawful.
Sec. 26-132. Storm water and other unpolluted drainage.
Sec. 26-133. Discharges into public sewers—Types not permitted.
Sec. 26-134. Same—Types permitted at discretion of city engineer.
Sec. 26-135. City engineer's discretion re prohibited wastes.
Sec. 26-136. Grease, oil and sand interceptors.
Sec. 26-137. Maintenance of preliminary treatment or flow-equalizing facilities.
Sec. 26-138. Sampling of waters and wastes-Stations required; installation and maintenance.
Sec. 26-140. Treatment of industrial waste; special agreement with city.
Sec. 26-141. Permit required; application; oaths; fee; issuance; revocation.
Secs. 26-142—26-170. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. STORM WATER SYSTEM
Sec. 26-172. Purpose and intent.
Sec. 26-174. Compatibility with other regulations.
Sec. 26-175. Responsibility for administration.
Sec. 26-177. Ultimate responsibility.
Sec. 26-178. Prohibition of illegal discharges.
Sec. 26-179. Prohibition of illegal connections.
Sec. 26-180. Industrial or construction activity discharges.
Sec. 26-182. Watercourse protection.
Sec. 26-183. Suspension of storm drain system access.
Sec. 26-184. Access and inspection of properties and facilities.
Sec. 26-185. Notification of accidental discharges and spills.
Sec. 26-186. Construction, general requirements for construction activities.
Sec. 26-187. Requirements for the building phase of development.
Sec. 28-188. Construction storm water pollution prevention plan.
Sec. 26-189. Requirements for utility construction.
Sec. 26-190. Post-Construction
Sec. 26-191. Technical standards, specifications, and guidance.
Sec. 26-192. Notice of violation.
Sec. 26-193. Appeal of notice of violation.
Sec. 26-194. Enforcement measures after appeal.
Sec. 26-195. Cost of abatement of the violation.
Sec. 26-196. Injunctive relief.
Sec. 26-197. Appeal of notice of violation.
Sec. 26-198. Violations deemed a public nuisance.
Sec. 26-199. Criminal prosecution.
Sec. 26-200. Remedies not exclusive.
Sec. 27-4. Purpose and intent.
Sec. 27-6. Zoning district map, boundaries.
Sec. 27-7. Annexation and exemptions.
Sec. 27-8. Comprehensive plan relationship.
Sec. 27-9. Compliance generally.
Sec. 27-11. Violation and penalty.
ARTICLE II. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 27-21. Responsibility; zoning official.
Sec. 27-23. Interpretation of chapter.
Sec. 27-24. Permits issued by others.
Sec. 27-26. Procedure for classifying unlisted uses.
Sec. 27-27. Permits and certificate of zoning compliance
Sec. 27-29—Sec. 27-30. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Sec. 27-31. Appeals and variances.
Sec. 27-32. Board of Adjustment Membership and Term.
Sec. 27-36. Authority to amend.
Sec. 27-37. Authority to initiate amendments.
Sec. 27-38. Applications for amendments.
Sec. 27-39. Amendments to flood plain overlay district.
Sec. 27-40. Amendments to planned development overlay district.
Sec. 27-41. Amendments to the wellhead protection overlay district.
ARTICLE V. NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
Sec. 27-47. Continuation of nonconforming use.
Sec. 27-48. Continuation of nonstandard use.
Sec. 27-49. Use becoming nonconforming by changes in law or boundaries.
Sec. 27-51. Completion and restoration of buildings.
ARTICLE VI. CONDITIONAL USES AND SITE PLAN APPROVALS
Sec. 27-56. Conditional uses, procedures and standards.
Sec. 27-57. Site plan review procedure.
Sec. 27-58. Criteria for site plan review and conditional use permits.
Sec. 27-61. Districts designated.
Sec. 27-62. Use matrix and use lists by district.
DIVISION 2. DISTRICT A, AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
Sec. 27-71. Intent - District A.
Sec. 27-72. Permitted uses - District A.
Sec. 27-73. Conditional uses - District A.
Sec. 27-74. Height and area regulations - District A.
DIVISION 3. DISTRICT R-R, RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 27-75. Intent - District R-R.
Sec. 27-76. Permitted uses - District R-R.
Sec. 27-77. Conditional uses - District R-R.
Sec. 27-78. Height and area regulations - District R-R.
DIVISION 4. DISTRICT S-R, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 27-81. Intent - District S-R.
Sec. 27-82. Permitted uses - District S-R.
Sec. 27-83. Conditional uses - District S-R.
Sec. 27-84. Height and Area Regulations - District S-R.
DIVISION 5. DISTRICT R-1. ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 27-91. Intent - District R-1.
Sec. 27-92. Permitted uses - District R-1.
Sec. 27-93. Conditional uses - District R-1.
Sec. 27-94. Height and Area Regulations - District R-1.
DIVISION 6. DISTRICT R-2, ONE TO FOUR FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 27-101. Intent - District R-2.
Sec. 27-102. Permitted uses - District R-2.
Sec. 27-103. Conditional uses - District R-2.
Sec. 27-104. Height and Area Regulations - District R-2.
Secs. 27-105—27-110. Reserved.
DIVISION 7. DISTRICT R-3, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 27-111. Intent - District R-3.
Sec. 27-112. Permitted uses - District R-3.
Sec. 27-113. Conditional uses - District R-3.
Sec. 27-114. Height and Area Regulations - District R-3.
Secs. 27-115—27-120. Reserved.
DIVISION 8. DISTRICT R-M, MOBILE HOME DISTRICT
Sec. 27-121. Intent - District R-M.
Sec. 27-122. Permitted uses - District R-M.
Sec. 27-123. Height and area regulations - District R-M.
Sec. 27-124. Mobile home park development standards.
Sec. 27-125. Mobile home subdivision development standards.
DIVISION 8.5. TINY HOUSE DISTRICT
Sec. 27-126. Intent - Tiny House District.
Sec. 27-127. Permitted uses - District R-T.
Sec. 27-128. Height and area regulations - District R-T.
Sec. 27-129. Tiny house park development standards.
Sec. 27-130. Tiny house subdivision development standards.
DISTRICT 9. DISTRICT R-O. LIMITED RESIDENTIAL OFFICE DISTRICT
Sec. 27-131. Intent - District R-O.
Sec. 27-132. Permitted uses - District R-O.
Sec. 27-133. Conditional uses - District R-O.
Sec. 27-134. Height and Area Regulations - District R-O.
Secs. 27-135—27-140. Reserved.
DIVISION 10. DISTRICT O-D. OFFICE DISTRICT
Sec. 27-141. Intent - District O-D.
Sec. 27-142. Permitted uses - District O-D.
Sec. 27-143. Conditional uses - District O-D.
Sec. 27-144. Height and Area Regulations - District O-D.
Secs. 27-145—27-150. Reserved.
DIVISION 11. DISTRICT C-1, LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Sec. 27-151. Intent - District C-1.
Sec. 27-152. Permitted uses - District C-1.
Sec. 27-153. Conditional uses - District C-1.
Sec. 27-154. Height and area regulations - District C-1.
DIVISION 12. DISTRICT C-2, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Sec. 27-161. Intent - District C-2.
Sec. 27-162. Permitted uses - District C-2.
Sec. 27-163. Conditional uses - District C-2.
Sec. 27-164. Height and area regulations - District C-2.
Secs. 27-165—27-170. Reserved.
DIVISION 13. DISTRICT C-2A, SPECIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Sec. 27-171. Intent - District C-2A.
Sec. 27-172. Permitted uses - District C-2A.
Sec. 27-173. Conditional uses - District C-2A
Sec. 27-174. Height and area regulations - District C-2A.
Secs. 27-175—27-180. Reserved.
DIVISION 14. DISTRICT C-3, SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 27-181. Intent - District C-3.
Sec. 27-182. Permitted uses - District C-3.
Sec. 27-183. Conditional uses - District C-3.
Sec. 27-184. Height and area regulations - District C-3.
Secs. 27-185—27-190. Reserved.
DIVISION 15. DISTRICT B-P, BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT
Sec. 27-191. Intent - District B-P.
Sec. 27-192. Permitted uses - District B-P.
Sec. 27-193. Conditional uses - District B-P.
Sec. 27-194. Height and area regulations - District B-P.
DIVISION 16. DISTRICT I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 27-195. Intent - District I-1.
Sec. 27-196. Permitted uses - District I-1.
Sec. 27-197. Conditional uses - District I-1.
Sec. 27-198. Height and area regulations - District I-1.
Secs. 27-199—27-200. Reserved.
DIVISION 17. DISTRICT I-2, HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 27-201. Intent - District I-2.
Sec. 27-202. Permitted uses - District I-2.
Sec. 27-203. Conditional uses - District I-2.
Sec. 27-204. Height and area regulations - District I-2.
Secs. 27-205—27-210. Reserved.
DIVISION 18. DISTRICT I-3, LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 27-211. Intent - District I-3.
Sec. 27-212. Permitted uses - District I-3.
Sec. 27-213. Conditional uses - District I-3 Reserved
Sec. 27-214. Height and area regulations –District I-3.
Sec. 27-215. Outdoor storage of material.
Secs. 27-216—27-220. Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. SPECIAL AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS
DIVISIONS 1. MIXED USE SPECIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 27-223. Site development regulations.
Sec. 27-224. Procedure for application.
Sec. 27-225. Adoption of district.
Secs. 27-227 — 27-230.Reserved.
DIVISIONS 2. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sec. 27-231. Intent - Planned Development Overlay.
Sec. 27-232. Permitted uses - Planned Development Overlay.
Sec. 27-233. Procedure for application - Planned Development Overlay.
Sec. 27-234. Preliminary plan review - Planned Development Overlay.
Sec. 27-235. Final plan review - Planned Development Overlay.
Sec. 27-236. Final plan approval - Planned Development Overlay.
Sec. 27-237. Abandonment - Planned Development Overlay.
Sec. 27-238. Amendments - Planned Development Overlay.
Sec. 27-239. Violations - Planned Development Overlay.
DIVISION 3. FLOOD PLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sec. 27-241. Flood Insurance Program.
Sec. 27-242. Definitions - Flood Plain Overlay District.
Sec. 27-243. Statement of purpose - Flood Plain Overlay.
Sec. 27-244. General provisions - Flood Plain Overlay
Sec. 27-245. Development permit - Flood Plain Overlay.
Sec. 27-246. Establishment of zoning districts - Flood Plain Overlay.
Sec. 27-247. Standards for the floodway overlay district and the floodway fringe overlay district.
Sec. 27-248. Floodway fringe overlay district.
Sec. 27-249. Floodway overlay district.
Sec. 27-250. Variance procedures - Flood Plain Overlay.
Sec. 27-251. Nonconforming use - Flood Plain Overlay
Sec. 27-252. Amendments to flood plain regulations
Secs. 27-253 — 27-260.Reserved.
DIVISION 4. AIRPORT OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sec. 27-261. Intent - Airport Overlay.
Sec. 27-263. Scope and Zoning Map - Airport Overlay.
Sec. 27-264. Zone descriptions - Airport Overlay.
Sec. 27-265. Height regulations - Airport Overlay.
Sec. 27-266. Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration or Permit - Airport Overlay.
Sec. 27-267. Nonconforming structures - Generally - Airport Overlay.
Sec. 27-268. Nonconforming structures - marking - Airport Overlay.
Sec. 27-269. Administrative agency - Airport Overlay.
Sec. 27-270. Board of zoning adjustment - Airport Overlay.
DIVISION 5. WELLHEAD PROTECTION OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sec. 27-271. Intent - Wellhead Protection Overlay.
Sec. 27-272. Prerequisite requirements - Wellhead Protection Overlay.
Sec. 27-273. Limitation on application - Wellhead Protection Overlay.
Sec. 27-274. Amendment of Official Zoning Map - Wellhead Protection Overlay.
Sec. 27-275. Permitted uses and structures - Wellhead Protection Overlay.
Sec. 27-276. Conditional uses and structures - Wellhead Protection Overlay.
Sec. 27-277. Prohibited uses and structures - Wellhead Protection Overlay.
Sec. 27-278. Wellhead protection requirements and restrictions - Wellhead Protection Overlay.
Sec. 27-279. Minimum lot development requirements - Wellhead Protection Overlay.
DIVISION 6. NORTH FORK OF THE ELKHORN RIVER OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sec. 27-280.01. Intent - North Fork of the Elkhorn River Overlay.
Sec. 27-280.02. North Fork of the Elkhorn River Overlay District Boundary.
Sec. 27-280.03. Provisions for North Fork of the Elkhorn River Overlay District.
Sec. 27-280.04. Special regulations and exemptions.
Sec. 27-280.05. Layout and design criteria.
DIVISION 7. HIGHWAY CORRIDOR OVERLAY
Sec. 27-280.21. Intent - Highway Corridor Overlay.
Sec. 27-280.22. Highway Corridor Overlay District Boundary.
Sec. 27-280.23. Application and underlying zoning.
Sec. 27-280.24. Applicability and exemptions.
Sec. 27-280.25. Non-residential property uses.
Sec. 27-280.26. Criteria for application.
Sec. 27-280.27. Criteria for appearance.
ARTICLE IX. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
Sec. 27-281. More than one principal structure or use on a lot.
Sec. 27-282. Additional height and area requirements and exceptions.
Sec. 27-283. Additional yard requirements and exceptions
Sec. 27-284. Short-Term Rentals
Sec. 27-286. Boarding/rooming houses, group residential and group care facility densities
Sec. 27-289. Home occupations.
Sec. 27-290. Sight triangle restrictions
Sec. 27-291. Subdivision identification lot, where located.
Sec. 27-292. Water and septic system requirements.
Sec. 27-293. Soil extraction for public road purposes as a permitted use; requirements
Sec. 27-294. Periodic garage, rummage, and yard sales.
Sec. 27-295. Keeping of backyard chickens and ducks.
Secs. 27-296 — 27-300.Reserved.
ARTICLE X. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
Sec. 27-303. Landscaping requirements.
Sec. 27-304. Landscaping materials and installation standards.
Sec. 27-305. Required landscape depth.
Sec. 27-306. Bufferyard provisions.
Sec. 27-307. Bufferyard requirements.
Sec. 27-308. Screening standards.
Sec. 27-310. General provisions.
Sec. 27-311. Approved landscaping materials.
Secs. 27-312—27-320. Reserved.
Sec. 27-321. Generally - Signs.
Sec. 27-322. Signs, where prohibited.
Sec. 27-323. Temporary signs, when and where authorized.
Sec. 27-324. District A - Signs.
Sec. 27-325. Districts R-R, S-R, R-1, R-2, R-M, and R-T - Signs.
Sec. 27-326. District R-3 - Signs.
Sec. 27-327. Districts R-O, O-D and C-2A - Signs.
Sec. 27-328. District C-1 - Signs.
Sec. 27-329. District C-2 - Signs.
Sec. 27-330. Building signs, Districts C-3, B-P, I-1, and I-2.
Sec. 27-331. Freestanding signs; height, area and setback requirements.
Sec. 27-332. Unauthorized posting of signs.
Sec. 27-333. Subdivision identification sign.
Secs. 27-334 — 27-340.Reserved.
ARTICLE XII. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Sec. 27-342. General provisions.
Sec. 27-343. Plans and approval required.
Sec. 27-345. Screening – off-street parking.
Sec. 27-346. Internal parking lot landscaping.
Sec. 27-347. Required off-street spaces.
Sec. 27-348. Improvements -Off-street parking.
Sec. 27-349. Off-street parking - modification of requirements.
Sec. 27-350. Existing parking lots – exempt
Sec. 27-351. Modification of requirements.
ARTICLE XIII. REGULATION OF THE SITING OF WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATINGS FACILITIES
Sec. 27-360. Purpose and Legislative Intent.
Sec. 27-367. Eligible facility permit and conditional use permit application and other requirements.
Sec. 27-368. Location of wireless telecommunications facilities.
Sec. 27-369. Shared use of wireless telecommunications facilities and other structures.
Sec. 27-370. Height of telecommunications tower(s).
Sec. 27-371. Visibility of wireless telecommunications facilities.
Sec. 27-372. Security of wireless telecommunications facilities.
Sec. 27-374. Lot size and setbacks.
Sec. 27-375. Retention of expert assistance and reimbursement by applicant.
Sec. 27-376. Public hearing and notification requirements.
Sec. 27-381. Distributed antenna systems.
Sec. 27-382. Performance security.
Sec. 27-383. Reservation of authority to inspect wireless telecommunications facilities.
Sec. 27-384. Liability insurance.
Sec. 27-387. Default and/or revocation.
Sec. 27-388. Removal of wireless telecommunications facilities.
Sec. 27-390. Adherence to state and/or federal rules and regulations.
Sec. 27-391. Conflict with other laws.
ARTICLE XIV. SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
Sec. 27-401. Sexually oriented businesses, purpose and findings.
Sec. 27-404. Registration required for sexually oriented business.
Sec. 27-405. Location of sexually oriented business.
Sec. 27-406. Nonconforming uses.
Sec. 27-407. Additional regulations concerning public nudity.
Sec. 27-408. Prohibition of children in a sexually oriented business.
Sec. 27-409. Hours of operation.
Sec. 27-410. Display of sexually oriented materials to minors.
Sec. 27-411. Enforcement and penalties.
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