TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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Title page                                                                                                                                  i

 

Officials of the City at the Time of this Codification                                                                     ii

 

Preface                                                                                                                                    iii

 

Adopting Ordinance                                                                                                                   iv

 

Certificate of Adoption                                                                                                              v

 

Table of Contents                                                                                                                      vi

 

2005 REVISED ORDINANCES of the CITY of MENNO

 

Chapter 1          General Provisions

 

            Section 1-1            Title                                                                                                                                        1

                Section 1-2            Catchlines of sections                                                                                                         1

                Section 1-3            Rules of construction and definitions                                                                              1

                                                Construction                                                                                                                         1

                                                Definitions                                                                                                                            3

                Section 1-4            Continuance of city’s rights and obligations                                                                  8

                Section 1-5            Code does not impair vested rights or valid obligations                                               8

                Section 1-6            Territorial applications of Code                                                                                         9

                Section 1-7            Continuation in force of prior ordinances and resolutions                                           9

                Section 1-8            Miscellaneous ordinances not affected by Code                                                           9

                Section 1-9            General penalty; continuing violations                                                                            9

                Section 1-10          Liability of corporations for violations                                                                             9

                Section 1-11          Prosecution’s election when offense created by more than one section                   9

                Section 1-12          Powers and authorities are cumulative; separability of pars of Code                         10

                Section 1-13          Effect of Repeal                                                                                                                    10

 

Chapter 2          Abandoned Vehicles

 

            Section 2-1            Declaration of public interest in disposal                                                                        11

                Section 2-2            Authority of removal agency                                                                                             11

                Section 2-3            Entry on land for purpose of removal                                                                               11

                Section 2-4            Title information to removal agency                                                                                 11

                Section 2-5            Notice to owner after removal                                                                                            11

                Section 2-6            Vesting of title in removal agency after notice sent – Time allowed for holder of                                                                    title or lienholder to reclaim – Notice of intent to reclaim – Failure to reclaim                                            12

                Section 2-7            Application for certificate of title by removal agency                                                    12           

 

Chapter 3          Administration

 

Article I. In General                                                                                                      13

 

Section 3-1            Definitions                                                                                                                            13

 

Article II. Council Meetings                                                                                           13

 

Section 3-2            Time and place of regular meetings                                                                                  13

Section 3-3            Notice of meeting                                                                                                                 13

Section 3-4            Special meetings                                                                                                                  13

Section 3-5            Notice of special meetings                                                                                                 14

Section 3-6            Action to reconsider or rescind at special meeting                                                        14

Section 3-7            Meetings open to public; interference with meetings, etc.                                           14

Section 3-8            Attendance may be compelled; penalty for failure to attend                                        14

Section 3-9            Quorum                                                                                                                                  14

Section 3-10          Deferment of final action on council committee reports                                                14

Section 3-11          Voting                                                                                                                                    14

Section 3-12          Adjourned meeting                                                                                                              15

Section 3-13          Parliamentary rules                                                                                                              15

Section 3-14          Expulsion of members                                                                                                         15

Section 3-15          Compensation of members                                                                                                 15

Section 3-16 – 3-25 Reserved                                                                                                                             15

 

            Article III. Elected Officials - Mayor       

 

                Section 3-26          Mayor – Term of office                                                                                                       15

                Section 3-27          Qualifications of mayor                                                                                                       15

                Section 3-28          Powers and duties of mayor                                                                                               15

                Section 3-29          Vacancy in office of mayor                                                                                                 16

                Section 3-30 – 3-45 Reserved                                                                                                                             16

 

Article IV. Elected Officials – Council

 

            Section 3-46          Composition of city council – Election and terms of office of aldermen                     16

                Section 3-47          Qualifications of city council members                                                                            16

                Section 3-48          Power of council to judge members and govern proceedings – Bribery

                                                vacating office                                                                                                                      16

                Section 3-49          Vacancy on city council                                                                                                     16

                Section 3-50          President and vice-president of council                                                                           16

                Section 3-51          Grounds for removal                                                                                                            17

                Section 3-52 – 3-65 Reserved                                                                                                                             17

 

Article V. Officers and Employees

 

            Section 3-66          Officers and employees                                                                                                      17

                Section 3-67          Authority to appoint municipal officers                                                                           17

                Section 3-68          Commissions and certificate of appointment                                                                  17

                Section 3-69          Residence requirements                                                                                                      18

                Section 3-70          Qualifications and entry into office                                                                                  18

                Section 3-71          Oath of office                                                                                                                        18

                Section 3-72          Bond requirements                                                                                                              18

                Section 3-73          Removal from office                                                                                                             18

                Section 3-74          City attorney duties                                                                                                             18

                Section 3-75          Finance officer duties                                                                                                          18

                Section 3-76          Additional duties of municipal officers                                                                            19

                Section 3-77          Civil process fees accounted for by policemen                                                              19

                Section 3-78          Delivery of records and property to successor in office – Liability and

                                                penalties for refusal                                                                                                             19

                Section 3-79          Compensation of officers and employees                                                                        19                           

Section 3-80          Expenses of officers and employees in attending meetings                                         19

                Section 3-81 – 3-100 Reserved                                                                                                                           19

 

Article VI. Board of Health

 

            Section 3-101        Establishment                                                                                                                       19

                Section 3-102        Appointment of officers and members                                                                             19

                Section 3-103        Meetings of the board                                                                                                        19

                Section 3-104        Duties and powers of the board                                                                                        20

                Section 3-105        Duty of health officer                                                                                                          20

                Section 3-106        Police powers of inspectors                                                                                               20

                Section 3-107        Quarantine                                                                                                                            20

                Section 3-108        Right to enter premises                                                                                                       20

 

Chapter 4          Alcoholic Beverages     

 

            Section 4-1            Definition of terms                                                                                                               21

                Section 4-2            Required license                                                                                                                   21

                Section 4-3            Number of licenses                                                                                                              21           

                Section 4-4            Classifications and fees                                                                                                      21

            Section 4-5            License removal                                                                                                                   21

                Section 4-6            No deliveries of liquor                                                                                                         21

                Section 4-7            Possession in a public place                                                                                              22

                Section 4-8            Selling hours                                                                                                                         22

                Section 4-9            Selling liquor on Sundays                                                                                                  22

                Section 4-10          Off-sale sales                                                                                                                        22

                Section 4-11          On-sale sales                                                                                                                        22

                Section 4-12          Central Standard Time and Central Daylight Savings Time                                          22

                Section 4-13          Serving liquor outside of establishment                                                                          22

                Section 4-14          Unsealed container                                                                                                              23

                Section 4-15          Possession of open bottle or can                                                                                      23

                Section 4-16          Beer Garden                                                                                                                          23

                Section 4-17          Entertainment                                                                                                                       24

 

Chapter 5          Animals

 

            Section 5-1            Animals running at large                                                                                                    25

                Section 5-2            Cruelty to animals                                                                                                                25

                Section 5-3            Housing prohibited                                                                                                             25

                Section 5-4            Noises                                                                                                                                    25

                Section 5-5            Unlawful keeping and public nuisance                                                                            25

 

Chapter 6          Boundaries – Changing Municipal Boundaries                            

 

            Section 6-1            Annexation of contiguous territory on petition                                                              26

                Section 6-2            Study required before annexation without petition                                                        26

                Section 6-3            Resolution of intent to annex                                                                                             26

                Section 6-4            Notice to county commissioners and landowners of hearing on resolution –

                                                Adoption                                                                                                                               26

                Section 6-5            Hearing on annexation – Notice to county commissioners and landowners -          

                                                Adoption resolution – Contents                                                                                       26           

                Section 6-6            Petition for exclusion of territory from municipality – Resolution of

                                                governing body                                                                                                                   27         

            Section 6-7            Publication of petition for exclusion of territory                                                             27

                Section 6-8            Petition to circuit court for exclusion of territory after refusal by governing body  27

                Section 6-9            Recording of resolution or decree changing municipal boundaries –

Effective date                                                                                                                        27

 

Chapter 7          Burning

 

Section 7-1            Open burning prohibited                                                                                                    28

Section 7-2            Exceptions                                                                                                                             28

Section 7-3            Application is approved                                                                                                     28

Section 7-4            Application is denied                                                                                                          28

 

Chapter 8          Cable TV         

 

                Section 8-1            Grant of non-exclusive authority                                                                                       29

                Section 8-2            Duration and renewal                                                                                                          29

                Section 8-3            Compliance                                                                                                                           29

                Section 8-4            Territorial area                                                                                                                      29

                Section 8-5            Liability and indemnification                                                                                              29

                Section 8-6            Operation and maintenance of system                                                                             30

                Section 8-7            Service to schools and city                                                                                                30

                Section 8-8            Emergency use of facilities                                                                                                 30

                Section 8-9            Other business activities                                                                                                    30

                Section 8-10          Safety requirements                                                                                                             30

                Section 8-11          New developments                                                                                                              31

                Section 8-12          Limitations on rights granted                                                                                             31

                Section 8-13          Removal of facilities                                                                                                            32

                Section 8-14          Transfer of franchise                                                                                                           32

                Section 8-15          Payment to the city                                                                                                              33

                Section 8-16          Erection, removal, and common use of poles                                                                  33

                Section 8-17          Rates                                                                                                                                      34

                Section 8-18          Complaint procedures                                                                                                         34

                Section 8-19          Unauthorized receipt of service, tampering, and damage to property                         34

 

Chapter 9          Cemetery

 

            Section 9-1            Establishment                                                                                                                       35

                Section 9-2            Maintenance policy                                                                                                             35

                Section 9-3            Snow removal                                                                                                                       35

                Section 9-4            Casket enclosure                                                                                                                  35

 

Chapter 10        Dogs, Wild Animals, and Vicious Animals

 

            Section 10-1          Dogs running at large prohibited                                                                                      36

                Section 10-2          Wild animals prohibited                                                                                                      36

                Section 10-3          Vicious animals prohibited                                                                                                 36

                Section 10-4          Vicious animals defined, declared vicious                                                                       36

                Section 10-5          Enforcement                                                                                                                          37

 

Chapter 11        Elections

 

                Section 11-1          Date of annual municipal election – Hours of voting                                                    38

                Section 11-2          Qualifications to hold office                                                                                               38

                Section 11-3          Absence of contest                                                                                                             38

                Section 11-4          Publication of notice of vacancies – Times                                                                     38

                Section 11-5          Filing certificates of nomination                                                                                        38

                Section 11-6          Number of signers required for nominating petitions                                                    38

                Section 11-7          Residence mailing address and date added to signature – Form and verification

                                                of petition                                                                                                                              39

                Section 11-8          Notice of municipal election                                                                                               39

                Section 11-9          Special elections                                                                                                                  39

                Section 11-10        Qualifications of voters                                                                                                      39

                Section 11-11        Election precincts                                                                                                                39

                Section 11-12        General election laws                                                                                                           40

                Section 11-13        Precinct election boards – Composition – Compensations                                          40

                Section 11-14        Notice to persons elected – Time allowed for qualification                                          40

 

Chapter 12        Emergency Vehicles

 

            Section 12-1          Fire department vehicles                                                                                                     41

                Section 12-2          Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicle                        41

 

Chapter 13        Fences, Hedges, or Walls

 

            Section 13-1          Erection of fences, hedges, or walls                                                                                 42

                Section 13-2          Barbed wire or electric fence                                                                                              42

                Section 13-3          Use of material prohibited to build                                                                                    42

                Section 13-4          Exemptions                                                                                                                            42

 

Chapter 14        Fire/Fire Department

 

            Section 14-1          Fire districts and zones                                                                                                       43

                Section 14-2          Exits in public buildings                                                                                                      43

                Section 14-3          Public buildings defined                                                                                                     43

                Section 14-4          Storage of inflammable substance                                                                                    43

                Section 14-5          Volunteer fire department established                                                                              43

                Section 14-6          Compensation                                                                                                                      43

                Section 14-7          Officers                                                                                                                                  43

                Section 14-8          Duties of fire chief                                                                                                               43

                Section 14-9          Powers of fire chief                                                                                                              44

                Section 14-10        Chief may remove buildings                                                                                               44

                Section 14-11        Interfering with department                                                                                                44

                Section 14-12        False alarm of fire                                                                                                                 44

                Section 14-13        Duties of police                                                                                                                    44

                Section 14-14        Fire apparatus                                                                                                                       44

                Section 14-15        Interfering with fire hydrants                                                                                             44

 

Chapter 15        Firewood

 

                Section 15-1          Storage of firewood                                                                                                             45

 

Chapter 16        Fireworks

 

Section 16-1          Fireworks                                                                                                                               46           

                Section 16-2          Permission for fireworks display                                                                                       46

                Section 16-3          Sale of fireworks                                                                                                                   46

                Section 16-4          Period and times during which retail sales permitted                                                     46

                Section 16-5          Period and times to discharge fireworks                                                                          46

                Section 16-6          Exception to times to discharge fireworks                                                                       46

                Section 16-7          Bottle rockets prohibited                                                                                                    46

 

Chapter 17        Flood Prevention          

 

Section 17-1          Authorization                                                                                                                       47

                Section 17-2          Finding of facts                                                                                                                    47

                Section 17-3          Statement of purpose                                                                                                          47

                Section 17-4          Methods of reducing floods                                                                                              47           

                Section 17-5          Applicable lands                                                                                                                  48

                Section 17-6          Establishing areas of special flood hazards                                                                     48

                Section 17-7          Compliance                                                                                                                           48

                Section 17-8          Abrogation and greater restrictions                                                                                 48

                Section 17-9          Interpretations                                                                                                                      48

                Section 17-10        Warning and disclaimer of liability                                                                                   48           

                Section 17-11        Permit procedures                                                                                                                49

                Section 17-12        Designation of the flood control officer                                                                           49

                Section 17-13        Duties and responsibilities of the flood control officer                                                 49

                                                A. Permit Review                                                                                                                  49

                                                B. Use of other base flood data                                                                                         50

                                                C. Information to be obtained and maintained                                                                50

                                                D. Alteration of watercourses                                                                                            50

                                                E. Interpretation of FIRM boundaries                                                                              50

                Section 17-14        General standards                                                                                                                50

                Section 17-15        Specific standards                                                                                                               52

 

 

Chapter 18        Licenses, Permits, and Bonds

 

                Section 18-1          License required                                                                                                                   53

                Section 18-2          License application                                                                                                              53

                Section 18-3          Permit Application                                                                                                               53

                Section 18-4          Payment of license or permit fee                                                                                        53

                Section 18-5          Issuance of license                                                                                                              53

                Section 18-6          Term of license                                                                                                                     53

                Section 18-7          Approval of bonds                                                                                                              53

                Section 18-8          Revocation                                                                                                                            53

                Section 18-9          Registry listing                                                                                                                     54           

                Section 18-10        Shows and amusements                                                                                                     54

 

Chapter 19        Minors

 

                Section 19-1          Curfew established                                                                                                              55

                Section 19-2          Adults permitting minors to break curfew                                                                       55

                Section 19-3          Enticing from parents or guardians prohibited                                                               55

 

Chapter 20        Miscellaneous Offenses

 

                Section 20-1          Peddlers                                                                                                                                 56

                Section 20-2          Spitting on sidewalks and in public places                                                                      56

                Section 20-3          Loitering                                                                                                                                56

                Section 20-4          False alarm of fire                                                                                                                 56

                Section 20-5          False alarm of bomb threat                                                                                                 56

 

Chapter 21        Natural Gas

 

            Section 21-1          Right to use street                                                                                                               57

                Section 21-2          Liability                                                                                                                                  57

                Section 21-3          Binding contact                                                                                                                    57

 

Chapter 22        Nuisances

 

                Section 22-1          Nuisance prohibited                                                                                                            58

                Section 22-2          Public nuisance defined                                                                                                      58

                Section 22-3          Acts, conditions and things declared nuisances                                                           58

                Section 22-4          Abatement of nuisances                                                                                                     59

                Section 22-5          Distribution of unwholesome food                                                                                   59

                Section 22-6          Garbage                                                                                                                                 60

                Section 22-7          Garbage accumulation                                                                                                         60

                Section 22-8          Vacating premises                                                                                                                60

                Section 22-9          Dumping garbage                                                                                                                60

                Section 22-10        Establishment of restricted use site                                                                                  60

                Section 22-11        Smoke and dust nuisances                                                                                                 60

                Section 22-12        Storage of personality                                                                                                         61

                Section 22-13        Summary abatement of nuisances                                                                                     61

 

Chapter 23        Ordinances and Resolutions

 

                Section 23-1          Definition of terms                                                                                                               62

                Section 23-2          Power to adopt, amend and repeal ordinances and resolutions – Maximum

                                                penalty                                                                                                                                   62                           

Section 23-3          One subject expressed in title of ordinance                                                                     62

                Section 23-4          Style of ordinance                                                                                                                62

                Section 23-5          Reading, passage, and publication of ordinance                                                            62

                Section 23-6          Passage, recording, and publication of resolutions                                                       62

                Section 23-7          Recording of votes on ordinances                                                                                    63

                Section 23-8          Veto power of the mayor                                                                                                    63

                Section 23-9          Reconsideration of vetoed ordinance                                                                              63

                Section 23-10        Ordinance becoming law without mayor’s signature                                                     63

                Section 23-11        Effective date of resolutions and ordinances                                                                  63

                Section 23-12        Recording ordinances in ordinance book                                                                        63

                Section 23-13        Compilation of ordinances                                                                                                 63

                Section 23-14        Revision of ordinances – Committee to prepare revision                                              64

                Section 23-15        Notice of adoption of ordinance in revision – Effective date – Publication in

                                                book form                                                                                                                              64

                Section 23-16        Evidence of ordinances and resolutions                                                                          64

                Section 23-17        Ordinances and resolutions presumed valid unless controverted                              64

 

Chapter 24        Parks and Parkways

 

                Section 24-1          Control of parks and parkways                                                                                          65

                Section 24-2          Picnic and recreational areas                                                                                              65

                Section 24-3          Animals in parks and parkways                                                                                         65

                Section 24-4          Disorderly conduct and loafing in parks                                                                          65

                Section 24-5          Traffic                                                                                                                                    65

                Section 24-6          Hours                                                                                                                                     65

                Section 24-7          Park property                                                                                                                        65

                Section 24-8          Camping                                                                                                                                66

 

Chapter 25        Property

 

            Section 25-1          Damaging public property                                                                                                  67

                Section 25-2          Damaging private property                                                                                                67

                Section 25-3          Damaging street lighting equipment                                                                                 67

 

Chapter 26        Public Places

 

            Section 26-1          Crowds obstructing streets and sidewalks                                                                      68

                Section 26-2          Obstructing streets                                                                                                              68

                Section 26-3          Deposits on streets                                                                                                             68

                Section 26-4          Noisy advertisements                                                                                                         68

                Section 26-5          Signs – injury or alterations                                                                                               68

                Section 26-6          Signs on sidewalks                                                                                                              68

                Section 26-7          Water freezing on streets                                                                                                   68

 

Chapter 27        Public Welfare

 

                Section 27-1          Assault and battery prohibited                                                                                         69

                Section 27-2          Throwing stones and missiles                                                                                           69

                Section 27-3          Drawing deadly weapons prohibited                                                                                69

                Section 27-4          Disorderly conduct                                                                                                              69

                Section 27-5          Disturbing the peace                                                                                                           69

                Section 27-6          Disturbances at public places prohibited                                                                        69

                Section 27-7          Disturbance of religious meeting prohibited                                                                   70

                Section 27-8          Obscene literature or conduct                                                                                           70

                Section 27-9          Resisting an officer                                                                                                              70

                Section 27-10        Vagrancy                                                                                                                               70

                Section 27-11        Riot                                                                                                                                         70

 

Chapter 28        Sanitation – Garbage

 

                Section 28-1          Establishment                                                                                                                       71

                Section 28-2          City collection service                                                                                                         71

                Section 28-3          Collection frequency                                                                                                           71

                Section 28-4          Containers                                                                                                                             71

                Section 28-5          Location of containers                                                                                                        72

                Section 28-6          Preparation of refuse for collection                                                                                   72

                Section 28-7          Collection fees                                                                                                                      72

                Section 28-8          Payment of fees                                                                                                                    72

                Section 28-9          Delinquent payments                                                                                                          72

                Section 28-10        Nuisance                                                                                                                               72

               

Chapter 29        Sewer

 

            Section 29-1          Sewer rates                                                                                                                            73

                Section 29-2          Sewer excavations – Taps                                                                                                  73

                Section 29-3          Refilling sewer excavations                                                                                                73           

                Section 29-4          Approval required prior to connection                                                                            73

                Section 29-5          Private wastewater disposal                                                                                               74

                Section 29-6          Sanitary sewers, building sewers, and connections                                                      74

                Section 29-7          Use of public sewers                                                                                                           76

                Section 29-8          Malicious intent                                                                                                                   79           

                Section 29-9          Powers and authority of inspectors                                                                                  79

                Section 29-10        Hearing board                                                                                                                       80

                Section 29-11        Penalty                                                                                                                                   80

 

Chapter 30        Sidewalks and Driveways

 

Section 30-1          Sidewalk construction                                                                                                         81

                Section 30-2          Sidewalk specifications                                                                                                       81

                Section 30-3          Width of sidewalks                                                                                                              81

                Section 30-4          Damaged sidewalks                                                                                                             81

                Section 30-5          Notice to owners                                                                                                                  81

                Section 30-6          Construction or repair by city                                                                                            82

                Section 30-7          Assessment of sidewalk costs against abutting property                                            82

                Section 30-8          Liability of owner for failure to make repair – Notification of nonresident owner     82

                Section 30-9          Drainage standards for driveways                                                                                    82

 

Chapter 31        Snow Removal

 

            Section 31-1          Snow removal                                                                                                                       83           

                Section 31-2          Duty of owner or occupant – Removal by city - Cost assessed                                  83

                Section 31-3          Duty of owner or occupant in business district – Removal by city –

cost assessed                                                                                                                       83

                Section 31-4          Method of assessment                                                                                                       83

 

Chapter 32        Snowmobiles    

 

Section 32-1          Age restrictions                                                                                                                   85

                Section 32-2          Hours of operation                                                                                                              85           

                Section 32-3          Roadway restrictions                                                                                                          85

                Section 32-4          Snowmobile regulations                                                                                                     85

 

Chapter 33        Streets

 

            Section 33-1          City power over streets, alleys and public grounds – Types of improvements

                                                permitted                                                                                                                               86

                Section 33-2          Names of streets and avenues                                                                                           86

                Section 33-3          Roadway widths                                                                                                                  86

 

Chapter 34        Swimming Pool            

 

Section 34-1          Establishment                                                                                                                       87

                Section 34-2          Management                                                                                                                         87

Chapter 35        Tax – Sales & Use

 

            Section 35-1          Purpose                                                                                                                                 88           

                Section 35-2          Effective date and enactment of tax                                                                                  88

                Section 35-3          Exempt Sales                                                                                                                         88

                Section 35-4          Use tax                                                                                                                                   88

                Section 35-5          Collection                                                                                                                              88

                Section 35-6          Interpretation                                                                                                                        88

                Section 35-7          Penalty                                                                                                                                   89

                Section 35-8          Separability                                                                                                                           89

 

Chapter 36        Traffic

 

            Section 36-1          Obedience to police                                                                                                             90

                Section 36-2          Scene of fire or emergency                                                                                                 90

                Section 36-3          Signs and signals                                                                                                                 90

                Section 36-4          Unauthorized signs                                                                                                             90

                Section 36-5          Injuring or interference of traffic signs                                                                             90

                Section 36-6          Animals or bicycles                                                                                                             90

                Section 36-7          ATV’s and golf carts                                                                                                           91           

                Section 36-8          Speed limits                                                                                                                           91

                Section 36-9          Traffic minimum regulations                                                                                               91

                Section 36-10        Vehicles on the right side of the street                                                                             91

                Section 36-11        Left hand turns                                                                                                                     91

                Section 36-12        Parking                                                                                                                                   91

                Section 36-13        Towing and storing of vehicles                                                                                         92

                Section 36-14        Exhibition driving                                                                                                                 92

                Section 36-15        Stop signs at through highways and dangerous intersections                                   92

                Section 36-16        Turning or stopping signals                                                                                              93

                Section 36-17        Incapable drivers                                                                                                                 93

                Section 36-18        Backing                                                                                                                                  93

                Section 36-19        Proper lookout                                                                                                                      93

                Section 36-20        Mufflers and muffler cut-outs, smoke, standing with motor running                          93

                Section 36-21        Following vehicles too closely                                                                                          93

                Section 36-22        Driving from alleys, driveways, and garages                                                                  93

                Section 36-23        Vehicles not to be driven on sidewalks                                                                            94

                Section 36-24        Right-of-way                                                                                                                         94

                Section 36-25        Driving while intoxicated or using drugs                                                                         94

                Section 36-26        Pedestrian right-of-way                                                                                                      94

                Section 36-27        Prohibition against use of engine compression brakes                                                 94

                Section 36-28        Exemptions                                                                                                                            94

 

Chapter 37        Trees

 

            Section 37-1          Trimming trees                                                                                                                      96

                Section 37-2          Dangerous or diseased trees removed                                                                             96

 

Chapter 38        Water

 

            Section 38-1          Officer appointment                                                                                                             97

                Section 38-2          Duty of superintendent                                                                                                      97

                Section 38-3          Salary                                                                                                                                     97

                Section 38-4          General rules and regulations                                                                                            97

                Section 38-5          Connecting to city water                                                                                                    97

                Section 38-6          Approval required                                                                                                               98

                Section 38-7          Test completion                                                                                                                   98

                Section 38-8          Guarding excavations                                                                                                          98

                Section 38-9          Tapping main                                                                                                                        98

                Section 38-10        Service pipe connection                                                                                                     98

                Section 38-11        Service pipes                                                                                                                        98

                Section 38-12        Depth of service pipes                                                                                                        99

                Section 38-13        Excavations                                                                                                                           99

                Section 38-14        Curb stop                                                                                                                              99

                Section 38-15        Separate cut-off boxes                                                                                                        99

                Section 38-16        Service ditch inspection                                                                                                     99

                Section 38-17        Service pipe responsibility                                                                                                 99

                Section 38-18        Sewer repair procedure                                                                                                       100

                Section 38-19        Fire protection                                                                                                                      100

                Section 38-20        Sprinkling restriction                                                                                                           100

                Section 38-21        Pipe substitution                                                                                                                  100

                Section 38-22        Service connections before paving                                                                                  100

                Section 38-23        Placing meters                                                                                                                      100

                Section 38-24        Meter pits                                                                                                                              101

                Section 38-25        Meter responsibility                                                                                                            101

                Section 38-26        Meters failing to register                                                                                                    101

                Section 38-27        Testing meters at request of user                                                                                      101

                Section 38-28        Check valve between meter and boiler                                                                             101

                Section 38-29        Denial of city liability                                                                                                          102

                Section 38-30        Interference – Violation                                                                                                      102

                Section 38-31        Water rates                                                                                                                           102

                Section 38-32        Citywide meter read                                                                                                             102

                Section 38-33        Payment for utility services                                                                                                102

                Section 38-34        Delinquent utility payments                                                                                               102

                Section 38-35        Interfering with fire hydrants                                                                                             103

                Section 38-36        Repair of shut-offs                                                                                                               103

                Section 38-37        Changing pipes                                                                                                                    103

                Section 38-38        Cross-connections                                                                                                              103

                Section 38-39        Emergencies – Private lines                                                                                                104         

                Section 38-40        After-hour service calls                                                                                                      104

                Section 38-41        Liability for damages – Interpretation                                                                              104

 

Chapter 39        Weapons, Firearms, and Explosives

 

Section 39-1          Discharging firearms prohibited                                                                                        105

                Section 39-2          Concealed weapons                                                                                                            105

                Section 39-3          Hunting                                                                                                                                 105

 

Chapter 40        Weeds

 

                Section 40-1          Nuisance declared                                                                                                               106

                Section 40-2          Duty to cut, curt, or grub weeds and grass                                                                     106

                Section 40-3          Notice to cut, curb, or grub weeds or grass                                                                    106

                Section 40-4          Destruction of weeds or grass cut by the city                                                                106