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The City of Wyoming City Code 2019

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Chapter 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS .............................................................................................................................................................1 Sec. 1-1. Designation and citation of Code. ....................................................................................................................................1 Sec. 1-2. Definitions and rules of construction. ...............................................................................................................................1 Sec. 1-3. Catchlines of sections. ....................................................................................................................................................2 Sec. 1-4. References to chapters or sections. ................................................................................................................................2 Sec. 1-5. History notes. ..................................................................................................................................................................2 Sec. 1-6. References and editor's notes. ........................................................................................................................................2 Sec. 1-7. Code does not affect prior offenses, penalties and rights. ...............................................................................................2 Sec. 1-8. Effect of repeals. .............................................................................................................................................................2 Sec. 1-9. Certain ordinances not affected by Code. ........................................................................................................................3 Sec. 1-10. Amendments to Code. ...................................................................................................................................................3 Sec. 1-11. Supplementation of Code. .............................................................................................................................................3 Sec. 1-12. Severability of parts of Code. ........................................................................................................................................4 Sec. 1-13. General penalty. ............................................................................................................................................................4

Chapter 2 ADMINISTRATION* .....................................................................................................................................................................5 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................................6

Sec. 2-1. Form of government. .......................................................................................................................................................6 ARTICLE II. COUNCIL* ...........................................................................................................................................................7

Sec. 2-31. Terms of office. .............................................................................................................................................................7 Sec. 2-32. Salaries. ........................................................................................................................................................................7 Sec. 2-33. Council sessions. ..........................................................................................................................................................7 Sec. 2-34. Special meetings. ..........................................................................................................................................................7 Sec. 2-35. Public meetings. ............................................................................................................................................................7 Sec. 2-36. Presiding officer. ...........................................................................................................................................................7 Sec. 2-37. Quorum. ........................................................................................................................................................................7 Sec. 2-38. Order of business. .........................................................................................................................................................7

ARTICLE III. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES* .........................................................................................................................9 Sec. 2-71. Compensation. ..............................................................................................................................................................9 Sec. 2-72. Officers appointed. ........................................................................................................................................................9

ARTICLE IV. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES .............................................................................................. 10 ARTICLE V: ORDINANCE OFFENSES. ................................................................................................................................. 11

Sec. 2‐150. Purpose. ................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Sec. 2‐151. Ordinance offense defined. ...................................................................................................................................... 11 Sec. 2‐152. Notice. ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Sec. 2‐153. Payment. .................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Sec. 2‐154. Hearing. ................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Sec. 2‐155. Hearing officer. ......................................................................................................................................................... 11 Sec. 2‐156. Failure to pay. .......................................................................................................................................................... 11 Sec. 2‐157. Disposition of penalties............................................................................................................................................. 11 Sec. 2‐158. Offenses and penalties. ............................................................................................................................................ 11 Sec. 2‐159. Subsequent offenses. ............................................................................................................................................... 11 Sec. 2‐160. Ordinance offenses and fee schedule....................................................................................................................... 11

ARTICLE 6: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSES. ......................................................................................................................... 14 Sec. 2-170. Purpose. ................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Sec. 2-171. Administrative traffic offense defined. ....................................................................................................................... 14 Sec. 2-172. Notice. ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Sec. 2-173. Payment. .................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Sec. 2-174. Hearing. ................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Sec. 2-175. Hearing officer. ......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Sec. 2-176. Failure to pay. .......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Sec. 2-177. Disposition of penalties............................................................................................................................................. 14 Sec. 2-178. Offenses and penalties. ............................................................................................................................................ 14 Sec. 2-179. Administrative offenses and fee schedule. ................................................................................................................ 14

Chapter 3 RESERVED ................................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Chapter 4 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES* ...................................................................................................................................................... 17 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 18

Sec. 4-1. Adoption of State Law by Reference. ............................................................................................................................ 18 ARTICLE II. LICENSES ......................................................................................................................................................... 19

Sec. 4-31. Definitions. .................................................................................................................................................................. 19

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Sec. 4-32. License Required. ....................................................................................................................................................... 20 Sec. 4-33. Types of Licenses. ...................................................................................................................................................... 20 Sec. 4-34. Applications for License. ............................................................................................................................................. 21 Sec. 4-35. License Fees; ProRata ................................................................................................................................................ 22 Sec. 4-36. Granting of licenses..................................................................................................................................................... 22 Sec. 4-37. Refund of Fee. ............................................................................................................................................................ 22 Sec. 4-38. Renewals. ................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Sec. 4-39. Transfer. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Sec. 4-40. Liability Insurance. ...................................................................................................................................................... 23 Sec. 4-41. Persons ineligible for license. ...................................................................................................................................... 23 Sec. 4-42. Hours and Days of Sale of operation. .......................................................................................................................... 24 Sec. 4-43. Display Sales in full public view. .................................................................................................................................. 24 Sec. 4-44. Clubs. .......................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Sec. 4-45. Special Sunday on-sale license. .................................................................................................................................. 24 Sec. 4-46. Investigation. ............................................................................................................................................................... 24 Sec. 4-47. Suspension and Revocation. ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Sec. 4-48. Administrative Fines. ................................................................................................................................................... 25 Sec. 4-49. Entertainment in establishments and restaurants selling or permitting to be displayed or consumed intoxicating liquor or 3.2 malt liquor. .......................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Sec. 4-50. Temporary 3.2 malt liquor licenses. ............................................................................................................................. 26


Chapter 6 AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS* ............................................................................................................................... 29 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 31

Sec. 6-1. Entertainments. ............................................................................................................................................................. 31 Sec. 6-2. Bowling alleys and pool halls. ........................................................................................................................................ 31 Sec. 6-3. Public dances. ............................................................................................................................................................... 31

ARTICLE II. GAME MACHINES ............................................................................................................................................. 32 DIVISION 1. GENERALLY ........................................................................................................................................... 32

Sec. 6-36. Definitions. .................................................................................................................................................................. 32 Sec. 6-37. Conduct of recreational facility. .................................................................................................................................... 32

DIVISION 2. LICENSE ................................................................................................................................................. 32 Sec. 6-61. Required. .................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Sec. 6-62. Fee.............................................................................................................................................................................. 32

ARTICLE III. BINGO* ............................................................................................................................................................. 33 DIVISION 1. GENERALLY ........................................................................................................................................... 33

Sec. 6-96. General regulations. .................................................................................................................................................... 33 DIVISION 2. LICENSE ................................................................................................................................................. 33

Sec. 6-116. Authorization to issue. ............................................................................................................................................... 33 Sec. 6-117. Required. .................................................................................................................................................................. 33 Sec. 6-118. Application. ............................................................................................................................................................... 33 Sec. 6-119. License fee. ............................................................................................................................................................... 33 Sec. 6-120. Suspension or revocation. ......................................................................................................................................... 33 Sec. 6-121. License fees. ............................................................................................................................................................. 33 Sec. 6-122. Not transferable. ........................................................................................................................................................ 33 Sec. 6-123. Revocation. ............................................................................................................................................................... 33 Sec. 6-124. Appeal. ...................................................................................................................................................................... 33

ARTICLE IV. GAMBLING* ..................................................................................................................................................... 35 Sec. 6-156. Adoption of state statute; local control. ...................................................................................................................... 35 Sec. 6-157. Notice; approval and disapproval. ............................................................................................................................. 35 Sec. 6-158. Allowed organizations. .............................................................................................................................................. 35 Sec. 6-159. Authorized forms of gambling. ................................................................................................................................... 35 Sec. 6-160. Authorized locations of gambling. .............................................................................................................................. 35 Sec. 6-161. Conditions of gambling. ............................................................................................................................................. 35 Sec. 6-162. Filing of records; inspection; access to records. ........................................................................................................ 36 Sec. 6-163. Lawful gambling at on-sale establishments. .............................................................................................................. 36 Sec. 6-164. Use of profits from lawful gambling. ........................................................................................................................... 37 Sec. 6-165. Penalty. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 37


Chapter 8 ANIMALS* .................................................................................................................................................................................. 39 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 40

Sec. 8 – 1. Definitions. ................................................................................................................................................................. 40 Sec. 8 – 2. Running at large prohibited. ........................................................................................................................................ 42 Sec. 8 – 3. Seizure of an animal running at large. ........................................................................................................................ 42 Sec. 8 – 4. Muzzling proclamation. ............................................................................................................................................... 42 Sec. 8 – 5. Specific Prohibitions. .................................................................................................................................................. 42 Sec. 8 – 6. Premises entry right. ................................................................................................................................................... 43 Sec. 8 – 7. Number of animals permitted. ..................................................................................................................................... 43

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ARTICLE II. POUND .............................................................................................................................................................. 45 Sec. 8 – 41. Authorized. ............................................................................................................................................................... 45 Sec. 8 – 42. Impoundment of animals. ......................................................................................................................................... 45 Sec. 8 – 43. Redemption. ............................................................................................................................................................. 45 Sec. 8 – 44. Selling of impounded animals. .................................................................................................................................. 45 Sec. 8 – 45. Disposition of proceeds of sale. ................................................................................................................................ 45 Sec. 8 – 46. Breaking pound. ....................................................................................................................................................... 45

ARTICLE III. URBAN FOWL .................................................................................................................................................. 46 Sec. 8 – 71. Authorized. ............................................................................................................................................................... 46 Sec. 8 – 72. Facilities. .................................................................................................................................................................. 46


Chapter 10 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS* ....................................................................................................................... 48 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 49 ARTICLE II. BUILDING CODE ............................................................................................................................................... 50

DIVISION 1. MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE ADOPTED ................................................................................. 50 Sec. 10 – 31. Codes Adopted by Reference. ................................................................................................................................ 50 Sec. 10 – 32. Application, Administration and Enforcement. ......................................................................................................... 50 Sec. 10 – 33. Permits and Fees. .................................................................................................................................................. 50 Sec. 10 – 34. Violations Penalties. ............................................................................................................................................... 50 Sec. 10 – 35. Building Code Optional Chapters. ........................................................................................................................... 50 Sec. 10 – 36. Effective Date. ........................................................................................................................................................ 50 Sec. 10 – 37. Severability. ............................................................................................................................................................ 50

DIVISION 2. GAS INSTALLERS LICENSE ................................................................................................................... 51 Sec. 10 – 51. Prohibited Acts. ...................................................................................................................................................... 51 Sec. 10 – 52. Application. ............................................................................................................................................................. 51 Sec. 10 – 53. Insurance. .............................................................................................................................................................. 51 Sec. 10 – 54. Duration of License. ................................................................................................................................................ 51 Sec. 10 – 55. Suspension or Revocation. ..................................................................................................................................... 51 Sec. 10 – 56. Effective Date. ........................................................................................................................................................ 51 Sec. 10 – 57. Severability. ............................................................................................................................................................ 51

ARTICLE III HIGH RISK USES - BUILDING REGULATIONS ................................................................................................. 52 Sec. 10 – 71. Purpose. ................................................................................................................................................................. 52 Sec. 10 – 72. Findings of the City Council. ................................................................................................................................... 52 Sec. 10 – 73. Definitions. ............................................................................................................................................................. 52 Sec. 10 – 74. Public health regulations. ........................................................................................................................................ 52 Sec. 10 – 75. Exceptions. ............................................................................................................................................................. 53 Sec. 10 – 76. Health enforcement powers. ................................................................................................................................... 53 Sec. 10 – 77. Criminal penalties. .................................................................................................................................................. 54 Sec. 10 – 78. Severability. ............................................................................................................................................................ 54 Sec. 10 – 79. Effective date. ......................................................................................................................................................... 54

Chapter 11 RESERVED .............................................................................................................................................................................. 55

Chapter 12 BUSINESSES* ......................................................................................................................................................................... 56 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 59 ARTICLE II. SAUNAS AND MASSAGE ................................................................................................................................. 60

DIVISION 1. GENERALLY ........................................................................................................................................... 60 Sec. 12-31. Policy. ....................................................................................................................................................................... 60 Sec. 12-32. Definitions. ................................................................................................................................................................ 60

DIVISION 2. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE ................................................................................................................. 60 Sec. 12-56. Required. .................................................................................................................................................................. 60 Sec. 12-57. Application. ............................................................................................................................................................... 60 Sec. 12-58. Certificate required. ................................................................................................................................................... 61 Sec. 12-59. Certificate application. ............................................................................................................................................... 61 Sec. 12-60. License investigation fee, license fee and license year. ............................................................................................. 61 Sec. 12-61. Certificate fee, certificate investigation fee and certificate year. ................................................................................. 61 Sec. 12-62. Granting or denial of licenses and certificates. ........................................................................................................... 62 Sec. 12-63. Conditions governing issuance of license. ................................................................................................................. 62 Sec. 12-64. Conditions governing issuance of certificate. ............................................................................................................. 62 Sec. 12-65. Restrictions and regulations. ..................................................................................................................................... 62 Sec. 12-66. Construction and maintenance requirements. ............................................................................................................ 63 Sec. 12-67. Health and disease control. ....................................................................................................................................... 63 Sec. 12-68. Revocation, suspension or nonrenewal of license. .................................................................................................... 63 Sec. 12-69. Appeal. ...................................................................................................................................................................... 64 Sec. 12-70. Prohibited acts. ......................................................................................................................................................... 64 Sec. 12-71. Liability for crimes of another. .................................................................................................................................... 64

ARTICLE III. CIGARETTES/TOBACCO PRODUCTS ............................................................................................................ 65 DIVISION 1. GENERALLY ........................................................................................................................................... 65

Sec. 12-101. Purpose of article. ................................................................................................................................................... 65

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Sec. 12-102. Definitions and interpretations. ................................................................................................................................ 65 Sec. 12-103. Prohibited sales and transactions. ........................................................................................................................... 65 Sec. 12-104. Vending machines. .................................................................................................................................................. 66 Sec. 12-105. Tobacco display and storage. .................................................................................................................................. 66 Sec. 12-106. Licensee responsibility for actions of employees. .................................................................................................... 66 Sec. 12-107. Compliance checks and inspections. ....................................................................................................................... 66 Sec. 12-108. Illegal acts. .............................................................................................................................................................. 66 Sec. 12-109. Administrative fines. ................................................................................................................................................ 67 Sec. 12-110. Administrative revocation hearing. ........................................................................................................................... 67 Sec. 12-111. Penalty for violation of article. .................................................................................................................................. 67 Sec. 12-112. Exceptions and defenses to violations of this article. ............................................................................................... 67

DIVISION 2. LICENSE ................................................................................................................................................. 68 Sec. 12-141. Required. ................................................................................................................................................................ 68 Sec. 12-142. Application. ............................................................................................................................................................. 68 Sec. 12-143. Approval or denial. .................................................................................................................................................. 68 Sec. 12-144. Term. ...................................................................................................................................................................... 68 Sec. 12-145. Revocation or suspension. ...................................................................................................................................... 68 Sec. 12-146. Moveable place of business. ................................................................................................................................... 68 Sec. 12-147. Display. ................................................................................................................................................................... 68 Sec. 12-148. Renewals. ............................................................................................................................................................... 68 Sec. 12-149. Restrictions. ............................................................................................................................................................ 68 Sec. 12-150. Fees. ....................................................................................................................................................................... 69 Sec. 12-151. Basis for denial. ....................................................................................................................................................... 69

ARTICLE IV. CONDUCTING SALES OF MERCHANDISE OR FOOD PRODUCTS OR ENGAGING IN SIMILAR TRANSIENT COMMERCE FROM A MOVEABLE PLACE OF BUSINESS .................................................................................................. 70

Sec. 12 – 200. Purpose. ............................................................................................................................................................... 70 Sec. 12 – 201. Definitions............................................................................................................................................................. 70 Sec. 12 – 202. Required. .............................................................................................................................................................. 70 Sec. 12 – 203. Application. ........................................................................................................................................................... 70 Sec. 12 – 204 Approval or Denial. ................................................................................................................................................. 70 Sec. 12 – 205. Term. .................................................................................................................................................................... 70 Sec 12 – 207 License fee and license investigation fee. ................................................................................................................ 70

ARTICLE V SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES ............................................................................................................... 72 Sec. 12 – 251. Purpose. ............................................................................................................................................................... 72 Sec. 12 – 252. Findings of the city council. ................................................................................................................................... 72 Sec. 12 – 253. Conclusions of the city council. ............................................................................................................................. 72 Sec. 12 – 254. Definitions............................................................................................................................................................. 72 Sec. 12 – 255. License required. .................................................................................................................................................. 74 Sec. 12 – 256. License application. .............................................................................................................................................. 74 Sec. 12 – 257. License application execution. .............................................................................................................................. 74 Sec. 12 – 258. License application verification. ............................................................................................................................ 75 Sec. 12 – 259. License application consideration. ........................................................................................................................ 75 Sec. 12 – 260. License fees. ........................................................................................................................................................ 75 Sec. 12 – 261. Issuance of a license. ........................................................................................................................................... 75 Sec. 12 – 262. License restrictions. .............................................................................................................................................. 76 Sec. 12 – 263. Restrictions regarding license transfer. ................................................................................................................. 76 Sec. 12 – 264. Restrictions regarding hours of operation.............................................................................................................. 76 Sec. 12 – 265. Restrictions regarding minors. .............................................................................................................................. 76 Sec. 12 – 266. Restrictions regarding sanitation and health. ........................................................................................................ 77 Sec. 12 – 267. Renewal application. ............................................................................................................................................ 77 Sec. 12 – 268. Sanctions for license violations. ............................................................................................................................ 78 Sec. 12 – 269. Penalty. ................................................................................................................................................................ 79 Sec. 12 – 270. Severability. .......................................................................................................................................................... 79 Sec. 12 – 271. Effective date. ....................................................................................................................................................... 79

ARTICLE VI. PAWN SHOPS, SECONDHAND GOODS DEALERS, AND JUNK DEALERS .................................................. 80 Sec. 12 – 301. Statement of policy. .............................................................................................................................................. 80 Sec. 12 – 302. Definitions............................................................................................................................................................. 80 Sec. 12 – 303. License Required. ................................................................................................................................................. 80 Sec. 12 – 304. Application, Investigation and Eligibility. ................................................................................................................ 80 Sec. 12 – 305. License and Investigation Fee. ............................................................................................................................. 81 Sec. 12 – 306. Bond. .................................................................................................................................................................... 81 Sec. 12 – 307. Pawnbroker, Secondhand Dealer, and Junk Dealer’s Records. ............................................................................ 81 Sec. 12 – 308. Register Open to Inspection. ................................................................................................................................ 82 Sec. 12 – 309. Buying Prohibited from Certain Persons. .............................................................................................................. 82 Sec. 12 – 310. Holding of Property. .............................................................................................................................................. 82 Sec. 12 – 311. Pawnshop, Secondhand Dealer, or Junk Dealer Location. .................................................................................... 82 Sec. 12 – 312. Hours of Operation. .............................................................................................................................................. 82 Sec. 12 – 313. Suspension or Revocation of License. .................................................................................................................. 82 Sec. 12 – 314. Penalty. ................................................................................................................................................................ 82 Sec. 12 – 315. Other Laws. .......................................................................................................................................................... 83

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Sec. 12 – 316. Separability. .......................................................................................................................................................... 83 Sec. 12 – 317. Effective Date. ...................................................................................................................................................... 83


Chapter 14 ELECTIONS* ............................................................................................................................................................................ 85 Sec. 14-1. Election date. .............................................................................................................................................................. 85 Sec. 14-2. Registration. ................................................................................................................................................................ 85 Sec. 14-3. Law adopted by reference. .......................................................................................................................................... 85

Article II. Special Elections ..................................................................................................................................................... 86 Sec. 14-5 Purpose. ...................................................................................................................................................................... 86 Sec. 14-51 Circumstances. .......................................................................................................................................................... 86 Sec. 14-52 Public Notice for Filing. ............................................................................................................................................... 86 Sec. 14-53 Filing Period. .............................................................................................................................................................. 86 Sec. 14-54 Special Election Date. ................................................................................................................................................ 86 Sec. 14-55 Poll hours. .................................................................................................................................................................. 86


Chapter 16 ENVIRONMENT* ...................................................................................................................................................................... 88 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 90 ARTICLE II. NUISANCES ...................................................................................................................................................... 91

DIVISION 1. GENERALLY ........................................................................................................................................... 91 Sec. 16 – 31. Definitions. ............................................................................................................................................................. 91 Sec. 16 – 32. Illustrative enumeration. .......................................................................................................................................... 91 Sec. 16 – 33. Property kept clean. ................................................................................................................................................ 92 Sec. 16 – 34. Human waste. ........................................................................................................................................................ 92 Sec. 16 – 35. Stagnant water. ...................................................................................................................................................... 92 Sec. 16 – 36. Debris from construction. ........................................................................................................................................ 92 Sec. 16 – 37. Posting advertising; etc. .......................................................................................................................................... 92

DIVISION 2. WEEDS, HEDGES, TALL GRASS AND OTHER VEGETATION .............................................................. 93 Sec. 16 – 50. Definitions. ............................................................................................................................................................. 93 Sec. 16 – 51. Lawn Maintenance. ................................................................................................................................................ 93 Sec. 16 – 52. Prohibited ............................................................................................................................................................... 93 Sec. 16 – 53. Trimming plants at intersections. ............................................................................................................................ 93 Sec. 16 – 54. Destruction of trees or bushes. ............................................................................................................................... 93 Sec. 16 – 55. Trimming plants extending over streets. ................................................................................................................. 94 Sec. 16 – 56. Removal of unsafe trees by owner. ......................................................................................................................... 94

DIVISION 3. LITTERING .............................................................................................................................................. 95 Sec. 16 – 70. Definitions. ............................................................................................................................................................. 95 Sec. 16 – 71. Litter in public places. ............................................................................................................................................. 95 Sec. 16 – 72. Polluting waters. ..................................................................................................................................................... 95 Sec. 16 – 73. Scattering litter. ...................................................................................................................................................... 95 Sec. 16 – 74. Placement of litter in receptacles so as to prevent scattering. ................................................................................. 95 Sec. 16 – 75. Sweeping litter into gutters prohibited. .................................................................................................................... 95 Sec. 16 – 76. Merchants' duty to keep sidewalks free of litter. ...................................................................................................... 95 Sec. 16 – 77. Litter thrown by persons in vehicles. ....................................................................................................................... 95 Sec. 16 – 78. Truck loads causing litter. ....................................................................................................................................... 96 Sec. 16 – 79. Litter in parks, lakes, and fountains. ........................................................................................................................ 96 Sec. 16 – 80. Litter on occupied and vacant private property; property owner, tenant, or occupant duty. ...................................... 96

DIVISION 4. NOISE...................................................................................................................................................... 97 Sec. 16 – 90. Unreasonable loud noise prohibited. ....................................................................................................................... 97 Sec. 16 – 91. Noises expressly prohibited. ................................................................................................................................... 97 Sec. 16 – 92. Quiet zone. ............................................................................................................................................................. 97

DIVISION 5. JUNKED AND ABANDONED VEHICLES ................................................................................................ 98 Sec. 16 – 100. Definitions............................................................................................................................................................. 98 Sec. 16 – 101. Prohibited storage. ............................................................................................................................................... 98 Sec. 16 – 102. Permitted storage. ................................................................................................................................................ 98 Sec. 16 – 103. Investigation of premises. ..................................................................................................................................... 98

DIVISION 6. SEXUAL OFFENDERS AND SEXUAL PREDATORS .............................................................................. 99 Sec. 16 – 110. Findings and intent. .............................................................................................................................................. 99 Sec. 16 – 111. Definitions............................................................................................................................................................. 99 Sec. 16 – 112. Sexual offender and Sexual Predator Residence Prohibition; Penalties; Exceptions. ............................................ 99 Sec. 16 – 113. Property Owners Prohibited from Renting Real Property to Certain Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators; Penalties. .................................................................................................................................................................................... 100

Sexual Offender Residence Prohibition Map. ......................................................................................................................................... 101 DIVISION 7 ENFORCEMENT .................................................................................................................................... 102

Sec. 16 – 120. Duties of City Officers. ........................................................................................................................................ 102 Sec. 16 – 121. Abatement Procedure. ........................................................................................................................................ 102 Sec. 16 – 122. Recovery of Cost. ............................................................................................................................................... 102 Sec. 16 – 123. Penalty. .............................................................................................................................................................. 102

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Sec. 16 – 124. Severability. ........................................................................................................................................................ 103

Chapter 17 RESERVED ............................................................................................................................................................................ 104

Chapter 18 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION* ............................................................................................................................. 105 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................... 107 ARTICLE II. FIRE CODE ..................................................................................................................................................... 108

Sec. 18-31. Adopted................................................................................................................................................................... 108 Sec. 18-32. Enforcement. ........................................................................................................................................................... 108 Sec. 18-33. Definitions. .............................................................................................................................................................. 108 Sec. 18-34. Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited. ................................................................................................................................................................................ 108 Sec. 18-35. Liquefied petroleum gases storage. ......................................................................................................................... 108 Sec. 18-36. Storage of explosives and blasting agents prohibited. ............................................................................................. 108 Sec. 18-37. Appeals. .................................................................................................................................................................. 108 Sec. 18-38. New materials, processes or occupancies which may require permits. .................................................................... 108 Sec. 18-39. Penalties. ................................................................................................................................................................ 108

ARTICLE III. FIREWORKS* ................................................................................................................................................. 110 Sec. 18-71. License.................................................................................................................................................................... 110

ARTICLE IV. OPEN BURNING* ........................................................................................................................................... 111 Sec. 18 – 106. Purpose. ............................................................................................................................................................. 111 Sec. 18 – 107. Definitions........................................................................................................................................................... 111 Sec. 18 – 108. Prohibited Burning. ............................................................................................................................................. 111 Sec. 18 – 109. Recreational Fire Requirements. ........................................................................................................................ 111 Sec. 18 – 110. Open Burning Prohibited. ................................................................................................................................... 112 Sec. 18 – 111. Exemptions from Open Burning Prohibition. ....................................................................................................... 112 Sec. 18 – 112. Permit process, application, and fees. ................................................................................................................ 112 Sec. 18 – 113. Permit holder responsibility. ................................................................................................................................ 113 Sec. 18 – 114. Revocation of permit. .......................................................................................................................................... 113 Sec. 18 – 115. Burning ban or air quality alert. ........................................................................................................................... 113 Sec. 18 – 116. Penalties ............................................................................................................................................................ 113

ARTICLE V. FIRE DEPARTMENT* ...................................................................................................................................... 114 Sec. 18-146. Established............................................................................................................................................................ 114 Sec. 18-147. Records. ................................................................................................................................................................ 114 Sec. 18-148. Firefighters. ........................................................................................................................................................... 114 Sec. 18-149. Relief association. ................................................................................................................................................. 114 Sec. 18-150. Interference with department. ................................................................................................................................ 114


Chapter 20 LAW ENFORCEMENT* .......................................................................................................................................................... 116

Sec. 20 – 50. Purpose. ............................................................................................................................................................................. 116 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................... 117 ARTICLE II. POLICE DEPARTMENT* ................................................................................................................................. 118

Sec. 20-31. Established. ............................................................................................................................................................ 118 Sec. 20-32. Duties. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 118

ARTICLE III. APPLICANT CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS. ........................................................................ 119 DIVISION 1. APPLICANTS FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. ............................................................................................. 119

Sec. 20 – 50. Purpose. ............................................................................................................................................................... 119 Sec. 20 – 51. Criminal history employment background investigations. ...................................................................................... 119 Sec. 20 – 52. Employment positions........................................................................................................................................... 119

DIVISION 2. APPLICANTS FOR CITY LICENSES. .................................................................................................... 119 Sec. 20 – 53. .Purpose. .............................................................................................................................................................. 119 Sec. 20 – 54. Criminal history license background investigations. .............................................................................................. 119 Sec. 20 – 55. City licenses. ........................................................................................................................................................ 119 Sec. 20 – 56. Date of Effect. ....................................................................................................................................................... 120

ARTICLE IV. SOCIAL HOST ORDINANCE........................................................................................................................... 121 DIVISION 1. SOCIAL HOST ORDINANCE. ................................................................................................................. 121

Sec. 20 – 60. Purpose and Findings ........................................................................................................................................ 121 Sec. 20 – 61. Authority. ........................................................................................................................................................... 121 Sec. 20 – 62. Definitions. ......................................................................................................................................................... 121 Sec. 20 – 63. Prohibited Acts. ................................................................................................................................................. 121 Sec. 20 – 64. Exceptions, Defenses. ....................................................................................................................................... 121 Sec. 20 – 65. Enforcement. ..................................................................................................................................................... 122 Sec. 20 – 66. Severability ........................................................................................................................................................ 122 Sec. 20 – 67. Penalty .............................................................................................................................................................. 122 Sec. 20 – 68. Publication. ........................................................................................................................................................ 122 Sec. 20 – 69. Effective Date. ................................................................................................................................................... 122


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Chapter 22 OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS* ............................................................................................................ 124 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................... 125

Sec. 22-1. Loitering. ................................................................................................................................................................... 125 Sec. 22 – 2. Shooting and Carrying of Firearms and Weapons Regulated: ................................................................................. 126 Sec. 22 – 3. Definitions: ............................................................................................................................................................. 126 Sec. 22 – 4. Permitted Use of Firearms: ..................................................................................................................................... 126 Sec. 22 – 5. Prohibitions: ........................................................................................................................................................... 127 Sec. 22 – 6. Dangerous Weapons: ............................................................................................................................................. 127 Sec. 22 – 7. Penalty: .................................................................................................................................................................. 127

ARTICLE II. CURFEW ......................................................................................................................................................... 128 Sec. 22-36. Established. ............................................................................................................................................................ 128 Sec. 22-37. Defenses. ................................................................................................................................................................ 128 Sec. 22-38. Adult's liability. ......................................................................................................................................................... 128 Sec. 22-39. School nights........................................................................................................................................................... 128 Sec. 22-40. Penalty. ................................................................................................................................................................... 128

ARTICLE III PUBLIC INDECENCY. ..................................................................................................................................... 129 Sec. 22 – 50. Purpose. ............................................................................................................................................................... 129 Sec. 22 – 51. Findings. ............................................................................................................................................................... 129 Sec. 22 – 52. Definitions. ........................................................................................................................................................... 129 Sec. 22 – 53. Public indecency prohibited. ................................................................................................................................. 129 Sec. 22 – 54. Severability. ........................................................................................................................................................... 129 Sec. 22 – 55. Effective Date. ....................................................................................................................................................... 129


Chapter 24 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS* ............................................................................................................................................ 131 Sec. 24-1. License required. ....................................................................................................................................................... 131 Sec. 24-2. Application for license. .............................................................................................................................................. 131 Sec. 24-3. License issuance fee. ................................................................................................................................................ 131 Sec. 24-4. Consumer fraud. ....................................................................................................................................................... 131


Chapter 26 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT* ........................................................................................................................................... 133 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................... 134

Sec. 26-1. Flytight containers. .................................................................................................................................................... 134 Sec. 26-2. Accumulation. ........................................................................................................................................................... 134 Sec. 26-3. Dumping.................................................................................................................................................................... 134 Sec. 26-4. Can placement. ......................................................................................................................................................... 134

ARTICLE II. COLLECTION* ................................................................................................................................................. 135 DIVISION 1. GENERALLY ......................................................................................................................................... 135

Sec. 26-36. Definitions. .............................................................................................................................................................. 135 Sec. 26-37. Insurance. ............................................................................................................................................................... 135 Sec. 26-38. Trucks and motor vehicles. ...................................................................................................................................... 135 Sec. 26-39. Disposition of garbage. ............................................................................................................................................ 135 Sec. 26-40. Regulations compliance. ......................................................................................................................................... 135 Sec. 26-41. Inspection of vehicles. ............................................................................................................................................. 135 Sec. 26-42. Bond. ...................................................................................................................................................................... 135

DIVISION 2. LICENSE* .............................................................................................................................................. 135 Sec. 26-66. Required. ................................................................................................................................................................ 135 Sec. 26-67. License.................................................................................................................................................................... 136 Sec. 26-68. Revocation. ............................................................................................................................................................. 136


Chapter 28 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS* ................................................................................................................................................... 138 Sec. 28-1. Legislative intent. ...................................................................................................................................................... 138 Sec. 28-2. General assessment policies. .................................................................................................................................... 138 Sec. 28-3. Classification of projects. ........................................................................................................................................... 139 Sec. 28-4. Financing improvements. .......................................................................................................................................... 139 Sec. 28-5. Distribution of assessments. ...................................................................................................................................... 139 Sec. 28-6. Assessment procedures. ........................................................................................................................................... 139 Sec. 28-7. Federal, state and county aid use; application. .......................................................................................................... 139 Sec. 28-8. Water and sewer stubs; installation. .......................................................................................................................... 140 Sec. 28-9. Assessment policy manual. ....................................................................................................................................... 140


Chapter 30 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES*.................................................................................................... 142 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................... 144

Sec. 30-1. Refuse. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 144 Sec. 30-2. Council regulations. ................................................................................................................................................... 144

ARTICLE II. SIDEWALK REPAIR ........................................................................................................................................ 145

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Sec. 30-36. Duty of owner of abutting premises. ........................................................................................................................ 145 Sec. 30-37. Notice of disrepair. .................................................................................................................................................. 145 Sec. 30-38. Failure to repair. ...................................................................................................................................................... 145 Sec. 30-39. Cost of repairs. ........................................................................................................................................................ 145

ARTICLE III. EXCAVATIONS AND STREET OPENINGS .................................................................................................... 146 Sec. 30-71. Licenses. ................................................................................................................................................................. 146 Sec. 30-72. License conditions. .................................................................................................................................................. 146 Sec. 30-73. Penalties. ................................................................................................................................................................ 146

ARTICLE IV. STREET NAMING AND NUMBERING* .......................................................................................................... 147 Sec. 30-106. Uniform naming and numbering system. ............................................................................................................... 147 Sec. 30-107. Assignment of names and numbers. ..................................................................................................................... 147 Sec. 30-108. Administration. ...................................................................................................................................................... 147

ARTICLE V. RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................... 148 Sec. 30-109. Findings, Purpose, and Intent ................................................................................................................................ 148 Sec. 30-110. Election to Manage the Public Rights-of-Way ........................................................................................................ 148 Sec. 30-111. Definitions ............................................................................................................................................................. 148 Sec. 30-112. Administration ....................................................................................................................................................... 150 Sec. 30-113. Registration and Right-of-Way Occupancy ............................................................................................................ 150 Sec. 30-114. Registration Information ........................................................................................................................................ 150 Sec. 30-115. Reporting Obligations ............................................................................................................................................ 151 Sec. 30-116. Permit Requirement .............................................................................................................................................. 151 Sec. 30-117. Permit Applications ................................................................................................................................................ 151 Sec. 30-118. Issuance of Permit; Conditions .............................................................................................................................. 152 Sec. 30-119. Permit Fees ........................................................................................................................................................... 152 Sec. 30-120. Right-of-Way Patching and Restoration ................................................................................................................. 152 Sec. 30-121. Joint Applications .................................................................................................................................................. 153 Sec. 30-122. Supplementary Applications .................................................................................................................................. 153 Sec. 30-123. Other Obligations .................................................................................................................................................. 153 Sec. 30-124. Denial of Permit ..................................................................................................................................................... 153 Sec. 30-125. Installation Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 153 Sec. 30-126. Inspection .............................................................................................................................................................. 153 Sec. 30-127. Work Done Without a Permit ................................................................................................................................. 154 Sec. 30-128. Supplementary Notification ......................................................................

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