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Gas transmission pipeline systems operating in the city shall, on or before June 30, 1984, in addition to any other control or regulator devices, be equipped with a safety relief discharge mechanism for immediate relief of gas pressures exceeding prescribed tolerances in a district, neighborhood or community.
(Ord. 1983 c. 36 § 2; CBC 1985 17-12.2) Penalty, see Subsection 16-32.1
The Boston Water and Sewer Commission shall survey by means of recognized testing devices all major water lines and sewer lines for evidence of leakage at least semi-annually. The Commission shall also utilize available computerization systems for constant monitoring of pipeline flows.
(Ord. 1983 c. 36 § 3; CBC 1985 17-12.3) Penalty, see Subsection 16-32.1
The Mayor may, unless otherwise prohibited by law, grant a license for theatrical exhibitions, public shows, public amusements and exhibitions of every description, to be held upon weekdays only, to which admission is obtained upon payment of money or upon the delivery of any valuable thing, or in which, after free admission, amusement is furnished upon deposit of money in coin-controlled apparatus. The application for such license must be in writing and fully and specifically describe the conditions of the proposed exhibition, show or amusement and the premises upon which the proposed exhibition, show or amusement is to take place, to the extent that such conditions or premises would affect the public safety, health or order. Upon written request of the Mayor, the applicant shall, in addition to such description, furnish reasonable information concerning the condition of the premises and actions to be taken in order to prevent danger to the public safety, health or order.
(Ord. 1973 c. 9; CBC 1975 Ord. T14 § 426; CBC 1985 17-13.1)
Cross-reference:
Ord. ss 2-7.8
The Mayor shall act upon every application for a license or renewal of a license within 30 days next following the date of the filing of said application; and if he or she shall fail to act upon any application within the 30 days next following the date thereof or such other time as may be prescribed by law, he or she shall forthwith upon demand of the applicant issue or renew such license, unless he or she shall have determined that a hearing should be held to consider whether the application should be denied under Subsection 17-13.3 and within such 30-day period shall have given the notice specified in said Subsection.
(Ord. 1973 c. 9; Ord. 1978 c. 9; CBC 1975 Ord. T14 § 427; CBC 1985 17-13.2)
Cross-reference:
Ord. ss 2-7.8
(A) The Mayor shall grant a license applied for under Subsection 17-13.1, unless he or she specifically finds, after a hearing preceded by at least ten days written notice to the applicant and to the persons specified in City of Boston Code, St. 14, Section 4 and states in writing within 45 days next following the close of such hearing that the granting of the license at the premises would lead to or cause an offense under any applicable law, code or ordinance; or would lead to the creation of a nuisance or otherwise endanger the public health, safety or order by:
(1) Unreasonably increasing pedestrians or vehicular traffic in the area in which the premises are located;
(2) Increasing the incidence of illegal or disruptive conduct in the area in which the premises are located;
(3) Unreasonably increasing the level of noise in the area in which the premises are located; or
(4) Otherwise significantly harming the legitimate protectable interests of the affected citizens of the city.
(B) No application shall be denied if the anticipated harm is not significant or if the likelihood of its occurrence is remote.
(C) The Mayor may impose conditions upon a license but said conditions may only relate to compliance with applicable laws or ordinances, or to public safety, health or order, or to steps required to be taken to guard against creation of a nuisance or to ensure adequate safety and security for patrons of the affected public.
(Ord. 1973 c. 9; CBC 1975 Ord. T14 § 428; Ord. 1978 c. 9; CBC 1985 17-13.3)
Cross-reference:
Ord. ss 2-7.8
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