CHAPTER 6
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
   § 6-1   City's Authority to Regulate.
   § 6-2   Preservation of Public Peace and Order.
   § 6-3   Authority to Regulate Air and Sound.
   § 6-4   Authority to Regulate Public Gatherings.
   § 6-5   Authority to Establish a Police and Law Enforcement System.
   § 6-6   Authority to Establish Firefighter and Fire Prevention System.
   § 6-7   Offenses Against Public Health, Order and Decency.
   § 6-8   City Nondiscrimination Policy.
   § 6-9 through 6-10 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 2. POLICE DEPARTMENT.
   § 6-11   Metropolitan Police Department.
   § 6-12   Local Law Enforcement Continuing Education Program.
   § 6-13 through 6-24 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 3. FIRE DEPARTMENT.
   § 6-25   Fire Department.
   § 6-26   Members of the Fire Department.
   § 6-27   Rules and Regulations.
   § 6-28   Interfering with Fire Equipment.
   § 6-29   False Alarms.
   § 6-30   Authority at Fires.
   § 6-31   Reprimand, Suspension or Discharge of Firemen.
   § 6-32    Reserved for Future Use.
   § 6-33   Carmel Fire and Police Department Merit System
   § 6-34 through 6-44 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 4. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE,  SAFETY AND MORALS.
   § 6-45   Curfew Regulations.
   § 6-46   Obscene Material.
   § 6-47   Trespassing on City Property.
   § 6-48   Obstructing Streets Prohibited.
   § 6-49   Littering Prohibited.
   § 6-50   Barbed Wire Fences; Electric Fences.
   § 6-51   Damage to Streets and Public Property Prohibited.
   § 6-52   Snow and Ice Removal from Sidewalks Required.
   § 6-53   Handbills and Advertising Restricted.
   § 6-54   Posting and Placement of Signs in Public Right-of-Way Prohibited.
   § 6-55   Obstruction of Streets and Sidewalks by Overhanging Trees or Shrubs Prohibited.
   § 6-56   Erection of Poles and Wires Prohibited Without Permit.
   § 6-57   Reserved for Future Use.
   § 6-58   Games on Streets Prohibited.
   § 6-59   Display of Goods for Sale on Public Property Prohibited.
   § 6-60   Drain Obstruction Prohibited.
   § 6-61   Cleaning of Sidewalks of Debris Required.
   § 6-62   Burning on Streets and Sidewalks Prohibited.
   § 6-63   Regulation of Vehicular Use on Sidewalks, Multi-Use Paths, Bicycle Lanes, and Roadways.
   § 6-64   Planting and Removal of Trees and Shrub Regulations.
   § 6-65   Use of Weapons Prohibited.
   § 6-66   Use of Skateboards and Similar Wheeled Toy Vehicles.
   § 6-67   Solicitation in Streets Prohibited.
   § 6-68   Ultimate Fighting Prohibited.
   § 6-69   Regulation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
   § 6-70   Feeding of Waterfowl Prohibited.
   § 6-71   No Entry into Water of Civic Square Fountain.
   § 6-72   Use of Certain Motorized Conveyances Prohibited.
   § 6-73   Loitering in Public Parking Garages and Parking Lots Prohibited.
   § 6-74   Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 5. NUISANCES.
Division I. Public Nuisances.
   § 6-75   Public Nuisances Prohibited.
   § 6-76   Public Nuisances Defined.
   § 6-77   Public Health Nuisances.
   § 6-78   Public Nuisances Offending Morals and Decency.
   § 6-79   Public Nuisances Affecting Peace and Safety.
   § 6-80   Abatement of Public Nuisances.
   § 6-81   Cost of Abatement.
   § 6-82   Graffiti.
   § 6-83    Restrictions on Camping in a Vehicle on Public Property.
   § 6-84   through 6-87 Reserved for Future Use.
Division II. Weeds, Debris, and Other Such Rank Vegetation.
   § 6-88   Removal of Rank Vegetation, Weeds, and Debris.
   § 6-89   Collection of Monies from Property Owner.
   § 6-90   through 6-92 Reserved for Future Use.
Division III. Animal Regulations.
   § 6-93   Three Acres Required for Farm Animals.
   § 6-94   Cattle, Dairy Cattle and Hogs Prohibited.
   § 6-95   Reserved.
   § 6-96   Reserved.
   § 6-97   Reserved.
   § 6-98   Poisoning Dogs and Cats Prohibited.
   § 6-99   General Animal Care.
   § 6-100   Sterilization of Dogs and Cats Required; Breeder’s Permit.
   § 6-101   Feral Cats.
   § 6-102   Commercial Animal Establishments.
   § 6-103 through 6-105 Reserved for Future Use.
Division IV. Junk and Junk Cars.
   § 6-106   Definitions of Junk and Junk Cars.
   § 6-107   Junk and Junk Cars Declared Nuisances.
   § 6-108   Storage Prohibited.
   § 6-109   Parking and Storage of Construction and Commercial Vehicles Prohibited.
   § 6-110 through 6-113 Reserved for Future Use.
Division V. Abandoned Vehicles.
   § 6-114   Abandoned Vehicles Declared Public Nuisances.
   § 6-115   Abandoned Vehicle Defined.
   § 6-116   Time Limits.
   § 6-117   Removal Procedures on Public and Private Property.
   § 6-118   Enforcement.
   § 6-119   Disposing and Sale of Stored Vehicles.
   § 6-120   Abandoned Vehicle Fund.
   § 6-121   Exempt Vehicles.
   § 6-122   Towing and Storage Charges of Abandoned Vehicles.
   § 6-123 through 6-129 Reserved for Future Use.
Division VI. Vicious Animal Regulations.
   § 6-130    Definitions.
   § 6-131    Notification of Change of Circumstances.
   § 6-132    Control of Vicious Animals.
   § 6-133    Exemption.
   § 6-134    Inquiry.
   § 6-135    Penalties.
   § 6-136    Determination of Vicious Animal Status.
   § 6-137    Costs of Enforcement.
   § 6-138    Miscellaneous Provisions.
   § 6-139    Severability.
   § 6-140 through 6-144 Reserved for Future Use.
Division VII. Outdoor Burning Regulations.
   § 6-145    Application of Outdoor Burning Regulations.
   § 6-146    Exceptions.
   § 6-147    Enforcement.
   § 6-148    Fines.
   § 6-149 through 6-154 Reserved for Future Use.
Division VIII. Miscellaneous Regulations.
   § 6-155   Disposal of Dangerous and Toxic Materials.
   § 6-156   Junk Yards Prohibited.
   § 6-157   Smoking Prohibited in the Carmel City Hall.
   § 6-158   Noise Regulations.
   § 6-159   Unsafe Building Regulations.
   § 6-160   Carmel Housing Authority.
   § 6-161   Smoking Prohibited in Work Places and in Public Places.
   § 6-162   Sale or Other Transfer of Synthetic Cannabinoids Prohibited.
   § 6-163   Non-Consensual Towing From Private Property.
   § 6-164   Public Urination and Defecation Prohibited.
   § 6-165   Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 6. MINING OPERATIONS.
   § 6-166   Definitions.
   § 6-167   Administration of Article.
   § 6-168   Permits, Renewals, Transfers, and Modifications.
   § 6-169   Procedures and Timeframes.
   § 6-170   Financial Security.
   § 6-171   Mining Plan.
   § 6-172   Annual Reports.
   § 6-173   General Regulations.
   § 6-174   Operating Regulations.
   § 6-175   Blasting Regulations.
   § 6-176   Enforcement.
   § 6-177   Hearings and Judicial Review.
   § 6-178   Severability.
   § 6-179   Effective Date.
ARTICLE 7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT.
   § 6-180   Purpose and Intent.
   § 6-181   Definitions.
   § 6-182   Applicability.
   § 6-183   NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit.
   § 6-184   Responsibility for Administration.
   § 6-185   Conflicting Ordinances.
   § 6-186   Stormwater Technical Standards Manual.
   § 6-187   Interpretation.
   § 6-188   Severability.
   § 6-189   Ultimate Responsibility.
   § 6-190   Discharge Prohibitions.
   § 6-191   Watercourse Protection.
   § 6-192   Storage of Pollutants.
   § 6-193   Access to Facilities.
   § 6-194   Monitoring of Discharges.
   § 6-195   Removal of Mud and Other Substances From City Streets.
   § 6-196   Requirement to Prevent, Control, and Reduce Stormwater Pollutants by the Use of Best Management Practices.
   § 6-197   Notification of Spills.
   § 6-198   Floodplain Management.
   § 6-199   Stormwater Management Permit Requirements and Procedures.
   § 6-200   Individual Lot Plot Plan Permit Requirements and Procedures.
   § 6-201   Performance Surety and Maintenance Guarantee.
   § 6-202   Construction Activity Inspection.
   § 6-203   Post Construction Stormwater Quality Management.
   § 6-204   BMP Maintenance.
   § 6-205   Notice of Violation.
   § 6-206   Appeal of Notice of Violation.
   § 6-207   Transfer of Ownership.
   § 6-208   Penalties for Violations.
   § 6-209   Full Force and Effect.
   § 6-210    Department of Storm Water Management
   § 6-211   Storm Water User Fees
   § 6-212 through 6-219 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 8. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE.
   § 6-220   Administration.
   § 6-221   Definitions.
   § 6-222   General Requirements.
   § 6-223   Light, Ventilation and Occupancy Limitations.
   § 6-224   Plumbing Facilities and Fixture Requirements.
   § 6-225   Mechanical and Electrical Requirements.
   § 6-226   Fire Safety Requirements.
   § 6-227   Improvements to the Premises.
   § 6-228   Commitment Required for Certain Alcoholic Beverage Permits.
   § 6-229 through 6-234 Reserved for Future Use
ARTICLE 9. SMALL CELL AND TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES.
   § 6-235   Applicability.
   § 6-236   Small Cell and Telecommunication Facilities; Applicability.
   § 6-237   Definitions.
   § 6-238   General Standards.
   § 6-239   New Wireless Support Structures.
   § 6-240   Substantial Modification.
   § 6-241   Co-location.
   § 6-242   Construction, Placement or Use of Small Cell Facilities.
   § 6-243   Construction Requirements.
   § 6-244   Reserved for Future Use.
   § 6-245   Underground and Buried Utilities District.