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ABANDONMENT
animal 505.05
excavations 521.03
refrigerator, airtight container 521.01
ACCIDENT
impounding vehicle 303.07
injurious material on street 311.01
off-highway motorcycle 375.07
penalty 307.99(b)
realty, damaging 307.05
snowmobile or all purpose vehicle 375.07
street, on 307.03
taxicab, failure to notify 761.12(h)
ADMISSIONS TAX
appeals 707.09
certificate of registration
required, posted 707.05
temporary or transitory amusement 707.06
collection 707.04
confidential reports 707.08
definitions 707.01
disbursement of funds 707.11
exempt admissions 707.03
levy 707.02
penalty 707.99
rules and regulations 707.07
severability 707.07
ADOPTION BY REFERENCE
BOCA National Property Maintenance Code 1371.01
OBOA Dwelling Code 1321.01
Ohio Building Code 1323.01
ADULT BOOKSTORE (see SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES)
ADVERTISING (see also SIGNS)
discontinuing business sale 721.07
fireworks sale 1519.04(e)
handbills
defined 557.03(b)
penalty 557.99
posting notices 557.17
private premises, at 557.15
prohibited where posted 557.14
throwing or distributing in public places 557.11
vacant premises, depositing on 557.13
vehicles, placing on 557.12
massage, unlawful advertising 533.14
parks, in 565.04(6)
secondhand dealers 777.09
traffic control device, on 313.07
AIDING OR ABETTING 501.10
AIR CONDITIONING (see HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING)
AIRGUN (see WEAPONS)
AIR POLLUTION
noxious or offensive odors 521.09
vehicle air cleaner required 337.25
AIR SPACE CONDITIONING AND
PROCESS REFRIGERATION LICENSES
air conditioning 1315.03
Building Trades Licensing Board 1315.01
combination warm air heating and air conditioning 1315.04
exemptions 1315.06
process refrigeration 1315.05
warm air heating 1315.02
AIRTIGHT CONTAINER
abandoned 521.01
ALARMS
definitions 771.01
civil penalty 771.03
exceptions 771.06
fire alarm required 1501.14
penalty 771.99
recorded messages 771.05
registration
appeals 771.04
required; fee 771.02
ALCOHOL (see INTOXICANTS; INTOXICATION)
ALLEY
defined 301.03
right of way
entering 331.17
junction of alleys 331.16
speed limit 333.03
turning into 331.11
ALL PURPOSE VEHICLE (see also WATERCRAFT)
accident report 375.07
certificate of title 375.08
definitions 375.01
equipment 375.02
operation
permitted 375.04
prohibited 375.03
operator's license 375.05
registration 375.06
Traffic Code application 375.03
AMBULANCE (see EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES; EMERGENCY VEHICLE)
AMENDMENTS
Charter Chtr.X-1
Traffic Control File 305.02
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
compensation 160.03
creation 160.01
duties and responsibilities 160.05
meetings 160.04
members; terms 160.02
operation 160.06
AMUSEMENT ARCADE
definitions 705.01
license to operate
affidavit required 705.05
application information 705.03
corporations, partnerships 705.04
fee 705.06
issuance; effective period 705.06
required 705.02
revocation, suspension 705.08
validity, display 705.07
penalty 705.99
AMUSEMENT, PLACE OF
trespass on place of public amusement 541.10
AMUSEMENTS (see SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS)
ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES
freeway, prohibited on 303.05(b)
lights, emblem 337.10
ANIMALS
abandoning 505.05
assistance dog, assaulting 525.15
barking or howling dogs 505.09
bites 505.10
coloring; poultry sale or display 505.17
cruelty
companion animal to 505.081
generally 505.08
dangerous or exotic
escape 505.16
keeping; permit, fee 505.15
defecation as nuisance 505.13
definitions 505.01
dog registration; tags 505.04
freeway, on 303.05
horses in parks 565.04(2)
hunting prohibited 505.11
impounding and disposition 505.03
killing or injuring 505.06
noxious odors from shelter 521.09
nuisance conditions 505.09
parks, in 565.04(8)(14)
pigeon feeding restricted 505.18
poisoning 505.07
police dog or horse 525.15
prohibited areas 505.14
property damage, owner liable 505.12
rabies vaccination 505.19
rodent
control 1365.07
extermination 1365.06
protection in dwellings 1359.08
running at large 505.02
sidewalk, defacing 521.04
street, on 303.04
vicious or dangerous dogs
banned; keeping of 505.32
definitions 505.20
determination of 505.21
impoundment; destruction 505.31
inspections 505.27
insurance 505.25
liability 505.33
menacing by 505.30
registration 505.24
restraint 505.26
APPROPRIATION OF PROPERTY
eminent domain 119.01
procedures 119.03
supremacy of local ordinances 119.04
ARREST
resisting 525.09
ARSON (see also FIRE)
conditions governing 541.02
determining property value 541.01
posting laws 1501.06
ASSAULT
domestic violence 537.14
inciting to violence 509.011
negligent 537.04
physical harm 537.03
teacher, school employee or student, upon 537.10
temporary protection order 537.15
vehicular assault in construction zone 537.021
ASSEMBLY (see also PARADES AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES)
disturbing lawful 509.04
street, on; permit 311.02
unlawful congregation on sidewalks
or public grounds 509.08
ATTEMPT 501.09
BAD CHECK 545.09
BARRICADES AND WARNING LIGHTS
closed gasoline stations 521.12
required 521.03
B-B GUNS 549.08
BEER (see INTOXICANTS; INTOXICATION)
BETTING (see GAMBLING)
BICYCLE (see also MOTORCYCLE; TOY VEHICLE)
bell, signal device 373.05
brakes 373.06
defined 301.04
electric bicycle 373.14
freeway, on 303.05
handle bars 373.02
impounding for violation 373.12(f)
license 373.12
lights 373.06
motorized (see MOTORIZED BICYCLE)
parental liability 373.13
parking 373.09
reflector 373.06
riding abreast 373.04
right side of street 373.07
seat, use 373.02
sidewalks, on 373.11(b)
Traffic Code, application 373.01
traffic rules, obedience 373.07
vehicle, attaching to 373.03
BIDDING AND CONTRACTS (see FINANCE)
BINGO
definitions 517.01
(r) et seq.
exceptions 517.13
instant bingo
charitable organizations 517.09
conduct 517.07
electronic 517.16
location 517.10
veteran’s or fraternal
organization 517.14
methods of conducting 517.06
operator prohibitions 517.12
raffles 517.08
records 517.11
BIRDS (see ANIMALS)
BLACKJACK (see WEAPONS)
BLIGHT
BLIND PERSON (see also HANDICAPPED PERSONS)
right of way 371.02
BOARD OF CONTROL
established; members Chtr.III-10
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (see also specific agency involved)
established Chtr.III-10
meetings (see MEETINGS)
removal of members Chtr.III-11
vacancy 109.01
BOCA NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION
CODE (see also FIRE CODE, OHIO)
BOCA NATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (see
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, BOCA NATIONAL)
adoption 1501.01(b)
copies 1501.11
BOOKMAKING (see GAMBLING)
BRAKES (see VEHICLE EQUIPMENT)
BRASS KNUCKLES (see WEAPONS)
BRIDGE
dropping objects onto
highway or waters 541.09
railroad cars, tracks, engine, etc. 553.05
parking on prohibited 351.03(m)
pedestrian on 371.10
speed on 333.05
weight limits 339.02
BUILDING (see also DWELLING)
Building Official right of entry 1305.06
certificate of use and occupancy 1309.28
dangerous
appeals 1335.05
authority to examine; remedial order 1335.04
defined 1335.01
failure to act 1335.06
fire damaged; fund 1335.08
nuisance declared 1335.03
penalty 1335.99
remedy by City; costs 1335.06
repair, vacate or demolish 1305.09
service of notices or orders 1335.07
standards for repair, vacation, demolition 1335.02
demolition (see DEMOLITION)
emergency measures 1305.10
exterior lighting 1337.01
moving
approval required 1331.03
bond or insurance 1331.02
damage and work deposit 1331.03
permit required; fees 1331.01
property line markers; compliance
with permit and plan 1309.25
right of entry 1371.04
vacating 1305.10
unsafe, unsanitary (see NUISANCE)
BUILDING AND ZONING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
appeals from 1307.04
Building Official in charge 1305.01
conflict of interest 1305.02
created 1305.01
impersonating employee 1301.10
records 1305.03
BUILDING APPEALS BOARD
appeals 1307.04
flood plain appeals 1310.11
members 1307.01
organization 1307.02
rules and procedures 1307.03
BUILDING CODE
application 1301.06
compliance for building permit 1309.23
compliance required 1301.04
definitions Ch.1303
enforcement by Building Official 1305.04
more restrictive law to apply 1301.07
nonconforming buildings 1301.05
notices, removal of 1301.09
purpose 1301.03
relation to other laws 1301.02
saving clause 1301.08
State and CABO Codes incorporated 1301.02
title 1301.01
variations 1301.04
violations 1305.07
BUILDING CODE, OBOA
adopted 1321.01
application 1321.02
interpretation 1321.04
name 1321.03
sump pumps 1321.05
BUILDING CODE, OHIO
adoption by reference 1323.01
compliance 1323.02
copies 1323.03
penalty 1323.99
BUILDING OFFICIAL
City Engineer as 1305.01
dangerous building examined 1335.04
duties and powers 1305.04
records 1305.03
relief from personal liability 1305.11
right of entry 1305.06
signature on building permit 1309.17
stop work order issued 1305.08
technical inspectors 1309.09
BUILDING PERMIT
application
action on; issuance 1309.13
amendments 1309.11
approved plans 1309.18
by whom made 1309.03
description of work 1309.04
form 1309.02
inspection of plans 1309.07
plot plan 1309.10
professional plan examiner 1309.08
time limitations 1309.12
approval in part 1309.20
Building Official duties 1305.04
conditions 1309.23
demolition 1309.24
emergency work 1309.15
fees
refund 1309.27
schedule of 1309.26
special 1309.30
inspections 1305.05
invalidity 1309.14
posting 1309.21
previous approvals; completion date 1309.16
removal of buildings 1309.25
revocation 1309.19
signature 1309.17
time extension 1309.14
urban renewal areas 1309.29
when required 1309.01
work begun without 1309.30(c)
work completion notice 1309.22
BUILDING TRADES LICENSING BOARD
appeals 1311.06
creation 1311.02
exemptions
employees 1311.10
homeowners 1311.09
licenses; license holders
fees 1311.11
generally 1311.07
issuance; renewal 1311.08
meetings 1311.04
powers and duties 1311.05
regulations 1311.01
BUMPERS 337.29
BURNS (see WOUNDS AND BURNS)
BUS (see also COMMERCIAL AND HEAVY VEHICLE)
defined 301.05
school bus
defined 301.35
discharging children 331.38
driving regulations 331.38
stopping for 331.38
smoking restrictions 522.06
spitting prohibited 521.10
BUSINESS DISTRICT (see also COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS)
defined 301.06
speed 333.03
BUSINESS SOLICITATION IDENTIFICATION CARD
application; fee 717.02
issuance 717.02
penalty 717.99
required 717.01
revocation; appeal 717.03
CANDY
adulterated 537.13
CAPITAL COST SURCHARGE HARDSHIP COMMITTEE
appeals 926.03
established 926.01
powers, duties 926.02
CARNIVAL (see SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS)
CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS 549.02
CAR SEAT, CHILDREN'S 337.26
CAT (see ANIMALS)
CATTLE (see ANIMALS)
CELL PHONE
dissemination of private
sexual image 533.15
sexual image 533.15
texting while driving prohibited 333.11
use prohibited while driving 335.032
CEMETERIES
charges established 945.06(a)
children supervised 945.14
definitions 945.02
driving in 945.14
enforcement 945.13
flower types prohibited 945.14
memorial section 945.11
penalty 945.99
Perpetual Care Endowment Fund 945.05
plots and niches
conveyances of 945.15
conveyance to others prohibited 945.08
default; sale and cancellation 945.04
deferred payment 945.04
exhibition and sale 945.03
interment rights of owners 945.07
records of sales and transfers 945.06(b)
repurchase by City 945.08
transfers from deceased owner 945.16
use of money received 945.12
purpose of regulations 945.01
vault approval 945.09
veterans lots and memorials 945.10
work supervision 945.13
CERTIFICATE OF TITLE
motor vehicle 335.08
off-highway motorcycle, all purpose vehicle 375.08
CERTIFICATE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY
required; contents 1309.28
CHARTER
amendments Chtr.X-1
effective date Chtr.XII-2
existing laws and rights, effect on Chtr.XII-3
interpretation Chtr.XII-5
savings clause Chtr.XII-4
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
appointment, duties Chtr.XI
CHEATING 517.05
CHECKS
passing bad 545.09
CHILDREN (see JUVENILE; MINOR)
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM 337.26
CHURCH
solicitations, exempt from registration 757.02
CIGARETTES, TOBACCO OR ALTERNATE NICOTINE
PRODUCTS (see also SMOKING)
illegal distribution 537.16
CIRCUS (see SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS)
CITIZEN HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD
compensation 159.03
creation 159.01
duties and responsibilities 159.04
members; terms 159.02
operation 159.05
CITY
buildings, smoking restrictions in 522.02
flag 103.01
seal 103.02
ward subdivisions 105.01
CITY ENGINEER ( see also BUILDING OFFICIAL)
Board of Control member Chtr.III-10
Building Official, as 1305.01
Chief Building Official 133.01
qualifications, duties Chtr.III-5.2
CIVIL RIGHTS
ethnic intimidation 541.08
interfering with 525.13
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
composition, term Chtr.VII-1
jurisdiction 143.01
powers and duties Chtr.VII-2
unclassified service Chtr.VII-3
CLAIMS COMMISSION
claims procedure 155.02
creation, composition 155.01
CLEAN INDOOR AIR (see SMOKING)
CODIFIED ORDINANCES (see also
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS)
amendment or repeal, effect of 101.04
conflicting provisions 101.06
construction rules 101.03
definitions, general 101.02
designation; citation 101.01
headings 101.01
legislative intent 101.07
penalty, general 101.99
revivor 101.04
section references 101.05
severability 101.08
COERCION 537.09
COIN MACHINE
amusement device (see AMUSEMENT ARCADE)
definition 545.01
slug use 545.11
tampering 545.12
tobacco vending machines 522.07
COMMERCIAL AND HEAVY VEHICLE
air cleaner required 337.25
brakes 337.18
chains, spikes or lugs 339.10
curb lane only 339.12
explosives, transporting 339.06
height, maximum 339.03
highway maintenance vehicle 301.161
ice cream truck (see FOOD)
length, maximum 339.03
lights (see VEHICLE LIGHTS)
loads (see VEHICLE LOADS)
local streets, use 339.02
mud flaps 339.05
mud, tracking 339.08
permit, special 339.01
refuse hauler vehicle 941.09(d)
route information on request 339.04
slower vehicles to use right lane 331.01
slow-moving, lights and emblem 337.10
State route, use 339.01
towing requirements 339.07
truck defined 301.49
truck routes 339.02
weighing loads; removal of unlawful portion 339.13
wheel protectors 339.05
width, maximum 339.03
COMMERCIAL DRIVERS
criminal offenses 341.05
definitions 341.01
employment 341.06
exemptions 341.02
operation 341.03
prohibitions 341.04
COMMISSIONS (see BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS;
specific agency involved)
COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS
franchise required 935.02
penalty 935.99
recognized as utility 935.01
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (see INDUSTRIAL
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER 129.02
COMPANIES (see ORGANIZATIONS)
COMPENSATION
improper 525.11
COMPLICITY 501.10
COMPOUNDING A CRIME 525.04
CONSPIRACY 501.14
CONSTRUCTION (see also BUILDING)
certificate of use and occupancy 1309.28
contractors examining boards (see EXAMINING BOARDS)
debris disposal 941.06(b)
dwelling building materials stored in open 1366.05
flood areas (see FLOOD PLAIN ADMINISTRATION)
income tax 164.39
inspections 1305.05
inspections outside normal hours 1309.30(b)
permit (see BUILDING PERMIT)
rights-of-way, in 951.17
sidewalk or driveway 901.03
sidewalks, of (see SIDEWALKS)
stop work order 1305.08
street and sidewalk inspection; permit, fee 901.08
street or sidewalk obstruction during; permit 901.06
technical inspectors 1309.09
temporary sidewalks near 903.04
vehicular assault in construction zone 537.021
work completion notice 1309.22
CONTRACTORS
employees' exemptions 1311.10
Examining Boards (see EXAMINING BOARDS)
home owner exemptions 1311.09
licenses
electrical 1313.02
fees 1311.11
issuance and renewal 1311.08
permit fee payment required 1311.07(a)
plumbing 1317.02
prohibitions 1311.07
sewer tapper, cleaner 1317.03
registration
appeals 1319.07
applications; fee 1319.03
exemptions 1319.02
expiration date; renewal 1319.04
penalty 1319.99
required 1319.01
revocation 1319.05
violation notice 1319.06
violations 1319.08
CONTRACTS (see FINANCE)
CONTROL (see also DRIVING)
physical 333.01
reasonable 331.34
CONVICTED PERSON REGISTRATION
applicable crimes 507.01
change of address 507.04
exemptions 507.07
false statements 507.05
penalty 507.99
photograph, fingerprints 507.03
Police Chief records 507.06
required 507.02
CORONER’S VEHICLE
exemptions 303.041
right of way 331.21
CORPORATION (see ORGANIZATIONS)
COUNCIL (see also PUBLIC SERVANT)
Clerk
election, term Chtr.IV-4
ordinance duties 113.02
committees 111.04
ethics (see ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT)
legislative authority and powers Chtr.IV-1, 111.05
meetings 111.03
members
compensation Chtr.IV-6
composition, term Chtr.IV-2
elections (see ELECTIONS)
qualifications Chtr.IV-3
recall Chtr.IX-3
vacancies, absences Chtr.IV-5
officers 111.02
organization Chtr.IV-2, 111.01
President; voting, debate Chtr.IV-2
voting 111.06
zoning ordinances Chtr.VIII-2.2
COUNTERFEIT CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES 513.13
COURT, MUNICIPAL
reimbursement of
confinement costs 171.01
medical costs 171.02
CREDIT CARD
defined 545.01
identity fraud 545.22
misuse 545.10
CRIME (see OFFENSE)
CRIMINAL (see also OFFENSE)
damaging and endangering 541.03
mischief 541.04
simulation 545.13
tools, possession 545.19
CROSSWALK
defined 301.09
obstructing 331.33
parking on prohibited 351.03(e)(f)
pedestrian right of way 371.01
CROWD CONTROL (see PARADES
AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES)
CRUELTY
children 537.07
CULPABILITY
criminal liability 501.07
knowingly 501.08(b)
mental states 501.08
negligently 501.08(d)
purposely 501.08(a)
recklessly 501.08(c)
CURB
cutting; permit, fee 901.07
driving over 331.37
parking near 351.04
vehicle backing up to 351.03(v)
CURFEW
minors (see MINOR)
DANGEROUS ORDNANCE (see also WEAPONS)
defined 549.01
exceptions 549.01(k)
failure to secure 549.05
possession 545.19(b)
use with alcohol or drugs 549.03
DEFINITIONS (see also specific subject involved)
Building Code Ch.1303
culpability 501.08
dangerous ordnance 549.01
detention 525.01
drug abuse 513.01
drug paraphernalia 513.12
explosives 549.01
gambling 517.01
Housing Code 1353.01
intoxicants 529.01
law enforcement officer 501.01
liquor control 529.01
material harmful to juveniles 533.01
obscenity 533.01
offense of violence 501.01
physical harm 501.01
property 501.01
public servant 525.01
sexual offenses 533.01
theft and fraud 545.01
Traffic Code Ch. 301
transient accommodations tax 163.03
weapons 549.01
DEFRAUDING
creditors 545.17
DEMOLITION
building permit 1309.24
dangerous building 1335.02
lot regulations 1309.25(b)
permit fee 1309.26
DEPARTMENTS (see also specific department involved)
administrative Chtr.III-1
directors Chtr.III-2
DERELICTION OF DUTY 525.12
DESECRATION 541.07
DETENTION
defined 525.01
shoplifters 545.04
DEVIL STRIP
defined 521.06(c)
grass height; repair and cleaning 521.06
DIRT BIKE (see MOTORCYCLE, OFF-HIGHWAY)
DISCONTINUING BUSINESS SALES
adding goods prohibited 721.04
advertising 721.07
exceptions 721.06
investigations; oaths 721.05
license
application 721.02
fee and term 721.03
required 721.01
penalty 721.99
DISCRIMINATION
ethnic intimidation 541.08
parade; public assembly 309.09
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
disturbing others 509.03
inducing panic 509.06
parks, in 565.04(16)
riot (see RIOT)
DISTURBING THE PEACE
muffler noise 337.20
racing vehicle motor 331.36
squealing tires, peeling 331.36
unlawful congregation on sidewalks or public grounds 509.08
vehicle exhaust noise 331.36
DOGS (see ANIMALS)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 537.14
DRAG RACING 333.07
DRAINAGE
compliance required 521.05
roadway drainage crossing structure 901.12
storm water prohibited in sewers 927.01
DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT (see RESTAURANTS)
DRIVER'S LICENSE (see also COMMERCIAL DRIVERS)
application falsification 335.04(e)
display 335.06
fictitious, revoked, altered 335.04(a)
lending 335.04(b)
motorcycle, off-highway 375.05
motorcycle operator 335.01(a)
motorized bicycle 373.10
nonresident driver 335.01(b)
Ohio license required for in state residents 335.021
permitting operation without 335.02
possession
more than one 335.02
someone else's 335.04(c)
probationary; curfew 335.031
prohibited acts 335.04
required 335.01
restriction violation 335.07
revoked or suspended
driving with 335.07
failure to surrender 335.04(d)
snowmobile or all purpose vehicle 375.05
suspended, driving under 335.074
temporary, licensed driver required 335.03
DRIVEWAY
approach; repair, notice 903.07
construction; permit 901.03
locations regulated 905.01
parking in front of 351.03
right of way
entering 331.17
turning into 331.11
DRIVING
accident (see ACCIDENT)
allowing another to drive illegally 335.05
approaching stationary public service vehicle 333.031
backing vehicle 331.13
cemeteries, in 945.14
cell phone use prohibited 335.032
certificate of title required 335.08
construction zone, vehicular assault in 537.021
control of vehicle 331.34
crosswalk, obstructing 331.33
directional signals required 337.30
divided street 331.31
drag racing 333.07
drive-in restaurant, racing motor in 725.02
drunk or drugged 333.01
earphones prohibited 331.47
earplugs prohibited 331.43
electronic wireless communication
device use prohibited while driving 335.032
emerging from private property,
traffic signal obedience 331.46
entering or crossing roadway from other than roadway
duty to yield 331.22
stopping at sidewalk 331.23
exhaust noises 331.36
fire hose, over 331.28
following
emergency or safety vehicle 331.27
too closely 331.09
Front and Center Mall, prohibited on 311.04
full control of wheel 331.45
hazardous zones 331.07
immobilization order 333.10
intersection
obstructing 331.33
right of way 331.16
shortcutting 331.41
turning at 331.10
lanes, within 331.08
lane-use control signal indications 313.04
left side of street 331.06
narrow streets 331.44
one-way street 331.30
operate defined 301.201
operation in Downtown pedestrian areas 311.04
OVI suspension, under 335.071
passing
left of center 331.05
left side 331.03
no passing zones 331.07
racing motor 331.36
radar, arrest using 333.02
reckless
failure to control 331.34
full time and attention 331.34
prohibited 333.09
willful, wanton disregard 333.08
right of way
funeral procession 331.24
intersections 331.16
turning left 331.17
right side of street 331.01
rotary traffic island, around 331.30
safety zone, through 331.29
shortcutting 331.41
sidewalk, street lawn, curb; on 331.37
speed (see SPEED)
squealing tires 331.36
starting vehicle 331.13
stopping vehicle 333.04
stop signs
emergency or public safety vehicle 331.20
street racing 333.07
street under repair 331.26
suspended license 335.074
texting prohibited 333.11
traffic signal indications 313.03
television visible to driver 331.47
turning
driveway, alley or building 331.11
intersection, at 331.10
left, right of way 331.17
right of red 313.03(c)
U turns 331.12
unsafe vehicle 337.01
water covered street, on 331.48
weaving 331.34
willful, wanton disregard 333.08
wrongful entrustment of a motor vehicle 335.05
yellow line 331.07
yield signs, operation at 331.18
DRUG ABUSE
adulterated food 537.13
attempt 501.09(e)
controlled substance test; offender to pay 513.15
counterfeit controlled substances 513.13
definitions 513.01
dextromethorphan, sale of 513.16
driving under influence 333.01
drug samples 513.08
evidence 513.14
fireworks exhibitor 1519.03(d)
instruments 513.04
intoxicants, harmful
nitrous oxide in vehicle 513.11
possession or use 513.07
labels, prescription 513.09
marihuana
gift 513.02
illegal cultivation 513.06
paraphernalia 513.121
possession or use 513.03
permitting 513.05
possession or use 513.03
steroids, anabolic 513.03
walking on street under influence 371.09
weapon use while intoxicated 549.03
DRUNK DRIVING 333.01
DUI 333.01
DWELLING (see also BUILDING; HOUSING CODE)
Building Official right of entry 1305.06
definitions 1301.04
electrical requirements 1359.04
equipment and facilities
bathrooms 1357.03
door locks 1357.09
garbage disposal 1357.06
heating facilities 1359.05
kitchen sink 1357.01
lavatory 1357.02
means of egress 1357.08
rubbish storage 1357.05
water closet 1357.02
water heating 1357.07
water lines 1357.04
exterior property areas
appearance 1366.02
application 1366.01
conditions prohibited 1366.04
hazard and nuisance conditions 1366.03
miscellaneous materials and equipment 1366.05
fire alarm required 1501.14
floor space 1363.01
insulation requirements 1329.15
lighting halls and stairways 1359.06
maintenance
basement and cellar floors 1361.05
bathroom floors 1361.04
ceilings, roofs 1361.01
foundation, floors, walls 1361.01
plumbing pipes 1361.03
stairs, porches 1361.02
windows, doors 1361.01
owner access 1355.02
owner, occupant responsibility
garbage disposal 1365.04
plumbing fixtures 1365.08
rodent control 1365.07
rodent extermination 1365.06
sanitary conditions maintained 1365.01
screens, storm windows 1365.05
rodent protection 1359.08
rooming houses (see ROOMING HOUSES)
screening 1359.07
sleeping areas 1363.02
space, use, location requirements
basements 1363.06
ceiling height 1363.04
cellars 1363.05
unfit
designation 1369.01
removal of notices 1369.03
vacating 1369.02
utilities discontinued 1355.09
vacant 1355.10
window areas 1359.01
DWELLING CODE, CABO
application to dwellings 1321.02
interpretation 1321.04
name 1321.03
E CIGARETTES 537.16
ELECTIONS
extra tax levy submitted to vote Chtr.VI-16
initiative Chtr.IX-1
nominations Chtr.V-2
recall Chtr.IX-3
referendum Chtr.IX-2
time of holding Chtr.V-1
ELECTRIC
building permit required 1327.02
contractors (see CONTRACTORS)
definitions 1327.01
dwelling requirements 1359.04
emergency work 1309.15
Examining Boards (see EXAMINING BOARDS)
fence prohibited 1333.03
inspections
final 1327.10
rough 1327.09
National Electric Code 1327.05
permits
required 1327.03
plan approval 1327.07
wiring 1327.06
ELECTRIC BICYCLES 373.14
ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE
MOBILITY DEVICE 371.12
MOBILITY DEVICE 371.12
ELECTRICAL BOARD
Charter provisions Chtr.III-10
ELECTRICAL DIVISION
authority; liability 1327.11
ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS
appointment 1327.08
ELECTRIC SERVICE (see also UTILITIES)
government institutions 933.12
light bulbs, free to customers 933.18
power cost factor 933.121
Public Service Director authority 933.15
rate schedules
distributed generation service 933.124
established 933.01
GSD-General Service, Distribution 933.06
GSL-General Service, Medium, Three Phase 933.05
GSM-General Service, Medium Three Phase 933.04
GSS-General Service, Small, Single Phase 933.03
renewable energy surcharge 933.122
RS/AE-Residential Service/All Electric 933.021
RS-Residential Service 933.02
SCS-Schools and City Service 933.08
rates outside City 933.10
retail demand response 933.123
service charges 933.09
street light service charges 933.17
supplying electricity 933.11
underground wiring construction costs 933.16
unpaid bills 933.14
ELECTRONIC WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE
dissemination of private
sexual image 533.15
sexual image 533.15
texting while driving prohibited 333.11
use prohibited while driving 335.032
EMBLEM
motor vehicle, illegal use 525.14
EMERGENCY
alarms (see ALARMS)
false alarm 509.07
misconduct at 509.05
misuse of 9-1-1 system 537.12
traffic direction 307.02
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
ambulance license
fees 767.10
suspension, revocation 767.14
ambulance request referrals from City 767.11
definitions 767.01
license
application 767.04
fees 767.10
issuance 767.06
required; exceptions 767.03
suspension, revocation 767.14
penalty 767.99
prohibited practices 767.13
public convenience and necessity hearing 767.05
records 767.12(b)
regulations 767.12
EMERGENCY VEHICLE (see also PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLE)
approaching when stationary 333.031
defined 301.11
exemptions 303.03
following, parking near 331.27
siren, whistle, bell 337.19
speed exceptions 333.06
stop sign or signal, effect 331.20
EMPLOYEES, MUNICIPAL (see also PUBLIC SERVANT)
confidential information 149.07
conflict of interest 149.08
consulting services by former employees 151.11
Council confirmation of appointments 151.10
ethics (see ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT)
former Northampton Twp. employees Chtr.VII-5
gifts and honoraria 149.06
holidays 151.06
improper use of influence 149.04
leaves
administrative 151.13
family; medical; maternity 151.12
injuries 151.02
jury duty 151.03
military service 151.04
sick 151.01
vacations 151.05
personal interest Chtr.XII-1
present employees upon effect of Charter Chtr.VII-4
public property or personnel, use of 149.05
residency requirements 151.08
retirees; medical health care 151.09
training school attendance; subscriptions 151.07
unclassified service Chtr.VII-3
ENGINEERING DIVISION
City Engineer Chtr.III-5.2
ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT
Code of Ethics
distribution of 149.12
statement 149.03
confidential information 149.07
conflict of interest 149.08
definitions 149.02
disclosure of conflicts 149.09
gifts and honoraria 149.06
improper use of
influence 149.04
public property and personnel 149.05
purpose and intent 149.01
ETHNIC INTIMIDATION 541.08
EXAMINING BOARDS (see also CONTRACTORS)
Board of Electrical Examiners 1313.01
Plumbing and Sewer Tappers Board of Examiners 1317.01
EXCAVATIONS
abandoned, protection 521.03
obstructions; signal lights 901.05
parking near prohibited 351.03(k)
plan approval by Engineer 929.05
responsibility for 901.05
streets
improvement location plan approval 901.02
permit, fee 901.01
EXHIBITIONS (see SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS)
EXPLOSIVES
blasting permit required 549.12
fireworks (see FIREWORKS)
parks, prohibited in 565.04(13)
transporting 339.06
FALSE INFORMATION
traffic violation 303.11
FALSE REPORTS
inducing panic 509.06
FALSIFICATION
convicted person registration 507.05
driver's license application 335.04(e)
law enforcement officer, false information to 525.021
license plate registration 335.09(f)
pistol purchase information 549.11
prohibited 525.02
weapons dealer or manufacturer license, in 549.11
FEES
business solicitation identification card 717.02
contractor registration 1319.03
income tax 164.21
license
ambulance 767.10
amusement arcade 705.06
bicycle 373.12(d)
contractors 1311.11
discontinuing business sale 721.03
emergency medical services 767.10
peddlers 745.03
refuse haulers 941.09
secondhand dealer 777.02
snow removal business 773.02
street oiling 901.09
parade; public assembly 309.06
permit
air conditioning 1309.26(e)
building 1309.26
building moving 1331.01
Christmas tree sales 1343.04(c)
curb cutting 901.07
electric 1309.26(c)
fire protection system 1309.26(f)
fireworks exhibition 1519.02(c)
heating 1309.26(e)
oil or gas well 770.04
plumbing 1309.26(d)
roadway drainage crossing structure 901.12
sewers 927.06
shows, exhibitions 753.03
sidewalk construction 903.03
signs 1309.26
storm water connection 929.09
street excavations 901.01
taxicab driver 761.17
temporary store 1343.03
street or sidewalk inspection 901.08
taxicab certificate of necessity 761.10
towing and storage 303.10
vehicle towing and storage 303.10
video service provider 121.02
FELON (see CONVICTED PERSON REGISTRATION)
FENCES
broken or dilapidated 1366.04
damaging or opening gates 1333.04
electrical prohibited 1333.03
oil or gas wells 770.23
penalty 1333.99
permit fee 1309.26
restrictions 1333.01
swimming pools 1333.02
swimming pools, commercial 1341.03
FINANCE
appropriations
basis of expenditures; revision Chtr.VI-7
lapse at year end Chtr.VI-11
transfers of Chtr.VI-8
assessments
sidewalks repair or replacement 915.02 et seq.
street surface treatment 913.03 et seq.
claims against City; procedure 155.02
contracts
alteration or modification 181.06
award and execution 181.04
competitive bid defects 181.03
competitive bidding Chtr.VI-13
employers awarded contracts to
maintain drug free workplace 181.07
interest, unlawful 525.10
local preference 181.08
personal interest Chtr.XII-1
plans, specifications
modifications 181.02
open to public inspection 181.01
prohibited Chtr.VI-10
publication of notice 181.01
reverse internet auction 181.021
debt limitation Chtr.VI-19
estimated budget; allotments Chtr.VI-6
expenditures prohibited Chtr.VI-10
fees and moneys paid to City Chtr.VI-12
franchises Chtr.XII-6
Fund, Capital Improvement 123.01
Park and Recreation Board estimates 141.02
purchases, competitive bidding Chtr.VI-13
State laws applicable Chtr.VI-1
taxation (see TAXATION)
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
divisions
Information Technology Services
123.03
Taxation 123.02
established Chtr.III-1
treasury investment 123.04
FINANCE DIRECTOR
annual report 123.07
appointment Chtr.III-2
assessments of transient accommodations tax 163.11
Council, reports to 123.05
Deputy Director
appointment Chtr.VI-3
qualifications Chtr.VI-4
surety bond Chtr.VI-5
member of
Board of Control Chtr.III-10
Claims Commission 155.01
powers and duties Chtr.VI-9
qualifications, duties Chtr.III-4
surety bond Chtr.VI-2
FIRE
arson (see ARSON)
arson (see ARSON)
damaged structures; fund 1335.08
equipment sale or use; installers 1501.10
false alarm 509.07
inspection, nonofficial 1501.09
permits, additional 1501.15
protection system permit fee 1309.26(f)
sale (see DISCONTINUING BUSINESS SALES)
spreading through negligence 1501.07
unfriendly fire; alarm duties 1501.08
FIREARM (see WEAPONS)
FIRE CODE, OHIO (see also FIRE)
adoption 1501.01
amendments 1501.14
appeals 1501.16
application 1501.03
compliance 1501.05
conflict 1501.12
copies 1501.11
enforcement 1501.04
penalty 1501.99
purpose 1501.02
FIRE DEPARTMENT
composition Chtr.III-8
creation, composition 131.01
mutual aid to other subdivisions 131.02
FIRE HOSE
driving over 331.28
FIRE HYDRANT
parking near prohibited 351.03(d)
FIRE LANES
parking prohibited 351.10
FIREMAN
directing traffic 307.02
FIREMAN'S RELIEF AND PENSION
FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
established Chtr.III-10
FIRE PREVENTION
oil or gas well 770.30
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
established; supervision; reports 1501.13
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTOR
certified 1501.04
disclosure of true status 1501.09
FIRE STATION
parking near prohibited 351.03(j)
FIRE TRUCK
approaching stationary public service vehicle 333.031
following, parking near 331.27
FIREWORKS (see also EXPLOSIVES)
definitions 1519.01
exceptions 1519.05
exhibition permit; fee; bond 1519.02
exhibitor
licensed 1519.02
unlawful conduct 1519.03
parks, prohibited in 565.04(13)
penalty 1519.99
possession; sale; discharge 1519.04
FLAG
City flag 103.01
FLAMMABLE LIQUID
defined 301.14
FLOOD PLAIN ADMINISTRATION
abrogation, greater restriction 1310.05
Administrator, Floodplain
City Engineer as 1310.09
duties 1310.10
Appeal Board 1310.11
applicability 1310.02
basis for areas 1310.03
compliance 1310.04
construction
anchoring 1310.13(a)
enclosures below flood level 1310.14(d)
materials and methods 1310.13(b)
nonresidential 1310.14(b)
residential 1310.14(a)
definitions 1310.01
development permit
established; exemption 1310.08
review 1310.10(a)
floodways 1310.15
hazard reduction provisions
general 1310.13
specific 1310.14
interpretation 1310.06
manufactured homes 1310.14(c)
map maintenance activities 1310.16
penalty 1310.99
subdivision proposals 1310.13(d)
utilities 1310.13(c)
violation notice 1310.17
warning, liability disclaimer 1310.07
watercourse alteration 1310.10(d)
FOOD (see also RESTAURANTS)
adulterated 537.13
first aid choking techniques posted 521.07
vehicle sales of frozen desserts
equipment required 733.03
interpretation of chapter 733.04
noise-producing device on vehicles 733.01
penalty 733.99
selling to person in street 733.02
FORGERY
identification card 545.20
FOWL (see ANIMALS)
FRANCHISE
granting, renewals Chtr.XII-6
FRAUD
bad check passing 545.09
credit card 545.10
creditors 545.17
definitions 545.01
income tax 164.29
insurance 545.07
personating an officer 545.16
securing writings by deception 545.15
FREEWAY (see STREETS)
FUNDS (see FINANCE)
FUNERAL PROCESSION
driving in 331.24
GAMBLING
bingo (see BINGO)
bookmaking 517.02
cheating 517.05
definitions 517.01
games of chance
conducting 517.02(d)
records 517.11
operating house 517.03
parks, prohibited in 565.04(10)
prohibited conduct 517.02
public gaming 517.04
raffles 517.08
skill-based amusement devices 517.15
GARBAGE AND RUBBISH (see also SOLID WASTE)
accumulations as nuisance 941.07
collection and disposal
City exemptions 941.11
containers 941.07
definitions 941.01
disabled customers 941.09
penalty 941.99
private haulers; license 941.08
rates and charges
collection 941.03
disposal 941.04
limited service customers 941.04
responsibilities for service 941.02
definitions 557.03
dwelling requirements
garbage disposal 1357.06
rubbish storage 1357.05
litter (see LITTERING)
polluting rivers 557.02
scattering rubbish 557.01
GASOLINE SERVICE STATION
closed, barricades required 521.12
penalty 775.99
price posting 775.02
GAS WELLS (see OIL AND GAS WELLS)
GOING-OUT-OF-BUSINESS SALES (see
DISCONTINUING BUSINESS SALES)
GRASS (see WEEDS AND GRASS)
GUN (see WEAPONS)
GUTTERS
sweeping litter into 557.06
HALLOWEEN
adulterated food 537.13
HANDICAPPED PERSONS
Advisory Committee (see AMERICAN
WITH DISABILITIES ACT ADVISORY COMMITTEE)
assistance dog, assaulting 525.15
blind pedestrian 371.02
mobility devices 371.12
wheelchair, motorized
defined 301.52
operation of 371.11
HAZARDOUS
material (see RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS)
waste collection and disposal 941.06(c)
HAZING 537.19
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
building permits 1329.02
City water, requirements for using 1329.14
codes and standards 1329.06
contractors (see CONTRACTORS)
definitions 1329.01
dwelling, heating facilities in 1359.05
dwelling insulation requirements 1329.15
emergency work 1309.15
Examining Boards (see EXAMINING BOARDS)
inspection
final 1329.10
new work 1329.09
installation standards, compliance with 1329.07
organizations or agencies 1329.06
permit
exemptions 1329.12
issuance 1329.05
required; separate 1329.03
stop work order 1329.11
water-cooled air conditioning 1329.13
water heating 1357.07
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INSPECTORS
appointment 1329.08
power to stop work 1329.11
HEATING BOARD
Charter provisions Chtr.III-10
HIGHWAY (see STREETS)
HITCHHIKING 371.06
HIT-SKIP (see ACCIDENT)
HOMICIDE
failure to report 525.05(c)
negligent 537.01
vehicular 537.02
HORN 337.19
HORSES (see ANIMALS)
HOSPITAL
smoking restrictions 522.06
HOTEL OR MOTEL
minors engaging accommodations 529.02
rooming house required, compliance with 1367.09
HOUSING AND FIRE APPEAL BOARD
created; members 1355.04
HOUSING BOARD (see CITIZEN HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD)
HOUSING CODE (see also DWELLING)
appeals; hearings 1355.05
compliance 1355.07
conflict and invalidity 1355.12
definitions 1353.01
functioning of equipment 1355.11
penalty 1355.99
purpose and application 1351.01
utility turn-on denial 1355.08
violation notice; order to comply 1355.03
HOUSING INSPECTOR
right of entry; inspection 1355.01
rules and regulations 1355.06
HUNTING
prohibited 505.11
HYPODERMIC
ICE CREAM TRUCK (see FOOD)
IDENTIFICATION CARD
forgery 545.20
misrepresentation 529.021
IMMOBILIZATION ORDER
driving under 333.10
IMPERSONATION
Building and Zoning Inspection
Department employee 1301.10
Department employee 1301.10
law enforcement officer to defraud 545.16
peace officer, private police officer 525.03
IMPORTUNING 533.05
IMPOUNDING
animals
generally 505.03
vicious or dangerous dog 505.31
bicycle 373.12(f)
vehicle
notice to owner 303.07(b)
place of storage 303.09
return upon payment or bond 303.08
towing, storage and administrative fees
303.10
towing companies authorized 303.09
traffic violation 303.07(a)
IMPROVEMENTS, PUBLIC (see SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS)
sidewalks (see SIDEWALKS)
streets (see STREETS)
INCOME TAX (see also INCOME TAX EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2016)
agreements with other municipal corporations 161.061
allocation of funds 161.14
Board of Review 161.13
building trade regulation 161.19
collection
after chapter termination 161.17
at source 161.06
unpaid taxes 161.11
confidential information 161.09
credit for payment to other municipality 161.15
declarations 161.07
definitions 161.02
effective period 161.04
imposition 161.03
interest and penalties 161.10
lottery winnings 161.03(g)
purpose 161.01
refunds of overpayments 161.11
return and payment 161.05
saving clause 161.16
Tax Administrator
duties 161.08
investigative powers 161.09
tenant residency, reporting 161.18
violations; penalty 161.12
INCOME TAX EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2016
actions to recover 164.33
allocation of funds 164.03
assessment 164.31
audit 164.22
authority to levy 164.01
Board of Tax Review 164.32
building trades 164.39
collection after termination of chapter 164.35
compromise of claim 164.26
confidentiality 164.28
credit
beyond statute for obtaining refund 164.16
refundable, for qualifying loss 164.15
tax paid to another municipality 164.14
definitions 164.05
domicile 164.20
effective date 164.04
estimated tax 164.12
extension of time to file 164.17
fees and charges 164.21
fraud 164.29
identifying information 164.27
imposition of tax 164.02(b)
income taxable 164.06 et seq.
interest and penalty 164.21
occassional entrant 164.11
payment plan 164.26
purpose 164.02
rate 164.02
refunds 164.19
returns
amended 164.18
consolidated 164.09
generally 164.13
right to examine 164.23
rounding of amounts 164.24
rules and regulations 164.34
savings clause 164.36
statute of limitations 164.33
tenant residency 164.38
violations; penalties 164.37
withholding from qualifying wages 164.10
INDECENCY (see OBSCENITY; SEXUAL OFFENSES)
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
created 137.01
Director of Community Development
Housing Board member 159.02
position created 137.02(a)
reports 137.03
industrial development functions 137.05
Planning Director 137.04
Planning Division functions 137.06
urban renewal, agent for 138.01
Urban Renewal Division 138.01
INSPECTION, POINT OF SALE
certificate of inspection 1306.02
penalty 1306.99
repairs 1306.03
required 1306.01
INSURANCE
fraud 545.07
visious or dangerous dog 505.25
INTERSECTION
defined 301.17
obstructing 331.33
parking in 351.03
shortcutting 331.41
turning at 331.10
INTOXICANT, HARMFUL
possessing, using 513.07
INTOXICANTS
consumption
hours 529.08
motor vehicle, in 529.04
definitions 529.01
manufacture permit 529.05
open container 529.07
parks, prohibited in 565.04(17)
permit for sale or manufacture 529.05
sale
hours 529.08
intoxicated persons, to 529.03
low-alcohol beverages 529.06
permit 529.05
securing public accommodations 529.02
taxicab transporting 761.12(b)
INTOXICATION
criminal liability 501.07
disorderly conduct 509.03
driving while intoxicated; testing 333.01
fireworks exhibitor 1519.03(d)
taxicab driver 761.12(a)
walking on street 371.09
weapon use 549.03
INVASION OF PRIVACY
voyeurism 533.06
JAIL
reimbursement to City
confinement costs 171.01
medical costs 171.02
JAYWALKING 371.03
JUNK MOTOR VEHICLE
parking or storage 351.18
JURISDICTION 501.05
JUVENILE (see also MINOR)
corruption 533.03
delinquency, contributing to 537.17
material harmful to
deception to obtain 533.12
displaying 533.13
disseminating 533.11
release of juvenile offender 501.13
KEYS
parking, removal 303.01
KNIFE (see WEAPONS)
LAND PRESERVATION COMMISSION
compensation 142.03
creation 142.01
duties; responsibilities 142.04
members; terms 142.02
operation 142.05
LANDSCAPING
materials stored in open 1366.05
oil or gas well 770.18
LAW DEPARTMENT
claims procedure 155.02
established Chtr.III-1
LAW DIRECTOR
appointment Chtr.III-2
Deputy Director of Law Chtr.III-3, 125.01
member of
Board of Control Chtr.III-10
Claims Commission 155.01
Telecommunications Advisory Committee 158.02
Tree Board 157.02
qualifications, duties Chtr.III-3
LAW ENFORCEMENT (see specific subject involved)
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (see
also POLICE OFFICER; PUBLIC SERVANT)
defined 501.01
dereliction of duty 525.12
failure to aid 525.06
false information to 525.021
hampering at emergency 509.05
ignition key removal 303.01
personating 545.16
LIABILITY
criminal
intoxication 501.07
organizational 501.11
personal 501.07
LIBRARY
rights; property damage 545.04
LICENSE (see also PERMIT)
amusement arcade 705.02
bicycle 373.12
Building Trades Licensing Board Ch. 1311
contractors
electrical 1313.02
plumbing 1317.02
refrigeration 1315.05
sewer tappers, cleaners 1317.03
discontinuing business sale 721.01
driving (see DRIVER'S LICENSE)
emergency medical services 767.02
fees (see FEES)
peddlers 745.02
refuse haulers 941.09
secondhand dealer 777.02
snow removal business 773.02
street oiling 901.09
LICENSE PLATES
display 335.09
expired or unlawful; out of state 335.10
illegal
impounding vehicle 303.07
use of 335.11
registration within thirty days of residency 335.111
unobstructed 335.10
LIGHTING
exterior
penalty 1337.99
restrictions 1337.01
violation notice 1337.02
halls and stairways in dwellings 1359.06
LIGHTS, VEHICLE (see VEHICLE LIGHTS)
LIMITATION OF PROSECUTION 501.06
LIQUOR (see INTOXICANTS; INTOXICATION)
LITTERING (see also GARBAGE AND RUBBISH)
aircraft, dropping from 557.16
generally 521.08
handbills (see ADVERTISING)
merchant's duty to keep sidewalks free of 557.07
motor vehicle, from 331.42
parks, lakes, fountains 557.10
penalty 557.99
private premises, vacant or inhabited
notice to clear; cost 557.19
owner's duty 557.18
public places, in 557.04
receptacle, placement in 557.05
seeping into gutters 557.06
truck loads causing 557.09
vehicles, thrown by persons in 557.08
LOITERING
drive-in restaurants 725.03
solicitation, to engage in 533.091
LOTS (see also specific district involved)
filling, draining 521.05
MANHOLE COVER
tampering with 313.08
MANSLAUGHTER, VEHICULAR 537.02
MANUFACTURED HOME
occupying moving 331.35
MARIHUANA (see DRUG ABUSE)
MASSAGE
advertising, unlawful 533.14
MAYOR (see also PUBLIC SERVANT)
Acting Mayor Chtr.II-6
Board of Control member Chtr.III-10
Council, right in Chtr.II-4
order of succession 121.01
powers and duties Chtr.II-3
qualifications Chtr.II-1
term, election Chtr.II-2
vacancy Chtr.II-7
veto Chtr.II-5
MEDICAL SERVICES (see EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)
MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICES
definitions 947.01
fees 947.02
Finance Director’s duties 947.03
funds, disbursement of 947.06
Review Board 947.05
rules and regulations 947.04
MEETINGS (see also specific subject involved)
disturbing lawful 509.04
Law Department, information available at 107.06
notification of
definitions 107.01
discussion of specific types of business 107.05
general provisions 107.06
news media, to 107.04
organizational 107.02
regular 107.02
special 107.03
open to public 107.07
MENACING (see also THREATS)
aggravated 537.05
physical harm 537.06
vicious or dangerous dog 505.30
MINI-BIKE (see ALL PURPOSE VEHICLE)
MINOR (see also JUVENILE)
contributing to delinquency of 537.17
curfew
appeals 516.06
civil penalty 516.04
definitions 516.01
enforcement 516.05
exceptions 516.03
hours 516.02
parental responsibility 516.04
probationary license 335.031
temporary instruction permit 335.03
distributing to
cigarettes, tobacco,
nicotine products 537.16
endangering 537.07
firearm purchase 549.07
fireworks sale to 1519.04(d)
hotel, campsite, etc., engaging 529.02
secondhand dealers;
purchases from 777.08
unlawful sexual conduct with 533.03
MISDEMEANOR (see OFFENSE)
MISSILES 549.09
MOPED (see MOTORIZED BICYCLE)
MOTORCYCLE (see also BICYCLE)
brakes 337.18
defined 301.19
handle bars 373.02
headlight required 337.03
helmets; safety glasses 373.02
license to operate 335.01(a)
muffler 337.20
off-highway (see MOTORCYCLE OFF-HIGHWAY)
rear-view mirror 337.21
repair and storage 521.13
riding abreast 373.04
seat, use 373.02
vehicle, attaching to 373.03
MOTORCYCLE, OFF-HIGHWAY
accident reports 375.07
certificate of title 375.08
definitions 375.01
equipment 375.02
licensing requirements, operator 375.05
operation
permitted 375.04
prohibited 375.03
Traffic Code application 375.03
vehicle registration 375.06
MOTORIZED BICYCLE
definition 301.04(b)
driver's license 373.10
equipment 373.10
lights 337.02
sidewalks, riding on 373.11(a)
MOTOR VEHICLE
all purpose (see ALL PURPOSE VEHICLE)
certificate of title 335.08
criminal forfeiture of 335.05(c)
drive-in restaurant, unocuppied left at 725.04
driving (see DRIVING)
emblem, illegal use 525.14
entering or leaving moving vehicle 371.06
equipment (see VEHICLE EQUIPMENT)
handbills, placing on 557.12
homicide by 537.02
immobilization order 333.10
impounding (see IMPOUNDING)
key removal 303.01
license plates (see LICENSE PLATES)
liquor consumption; open container 529.04
littering from 331.42
litter thrown from 557.08
operation (see DRIVING)
out-of-use or dilapidated, property on premises 1366.04
registration within thirty days of residency 335.111
riding on outside 371.06
slow moving (see COMMERCIAL AND HEAVY VEHICLE)
snowmobile (see SNOWMOBILE)
trespass 545.06
unauthorized use 545.06
unlicensed 351.19
unsafe 337.01
vehicular vandalism 541.09
weapon handling in 549.04
wrongful entrustment of 335.05
MUFFLER (see VEHICLE EQUIPMENT)
MUSEUM
desecration 541.07
rights; property damage 545.04
NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE 537.01
NOISE
disorderly conduct 509.03
dogs barking or howling 505.09
oil or gas wells 770.29
NUISANCE
abatement
appeal procedure 1345.05
authority of City 1345.09
City, by 1345.07
complaints 1345.02
definitions 1345.01
emergency 1345.08
failure to abate 1345.11
hearing procedure 1345.06
inspection of premises 1345.02
nonsummary abatement 1345.04
penalty 1345.99
summary abatement 1345.03
unlawful interference 1345.10
animals 505.08
dangerous building 1335.03
refuse accumulations 941.07
OBSCENITY
definitions 533.01
materials harmful to juveniles (see JUVENILE)
presumption of knowledge; actual
notice and defense 533.02
schools, improper language in 537.101
telephone call, obscene 537.10
OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE 525.08
OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS 525.07
OBSTRUCTIONS
intersection; crosswalk 331.33
sidewalk 521.04
stopping vehicle 333.04
street
generally 311.01
watercourse 521.05
ODORS
noxious or offensive 521.09
OFFENSE (see also CRIMINAL; specific subject involved)
attempt 501.09
classification 501.02
common law, abrogated 501.03
complicity in commission 501.10
compounding 525.04
construction, rules of 501.04
convicted person registration (see
CONVICTED PERSON REGISTRATION)
failure to report 525.05
fraud (see FRAUD)
gambling 517.01
jurisdiction 501.05
juvenile offender, release of 501.13
liability 501.07
motor vehicle or traffic offense, predicate 301.251
organizational (see ORGANIZATIONS)
penalty 501.99
prior conviction 501.04(c)
prosecution limitation 501.06
sexual (see SEXUAL OFFENSES)
theft (see THEFT)
violent, defined 501.01
OFFENSES AGAINST PERSONS (see specific subject involved)
OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY (see specific subject involved)
OFFICIALS, MUNICIPAL (see PUBLIC SERVANT)
OHIO FIRE CODE (see FIRE CODE, OHIO)
OIL AND GAS WELLS
abandoned
regulations 770.28
structure or dwelling near 770.32
affidavit of compliance and exceptions 770.11
drainage in sewers and surrounding areas prohibited 770.24
drilling near structures 770.07
electric powered well pumps required 770.23
equipment
cable tools 770.20
condition of 770.21
rotary 770.19
fence requirements 770.23
fire protection requirements 770.30
information furnished City 770.17
ingress and egress 770.18
inspections 770.16
landscaping 770.18
liability insurance 770.15
mud on site or streets 770.26
noise level 770.29
owners within 200 or 100 feet, waiver 770.09
owners within 500 feet, consent 770.08
penalty 770.99
performance bond 770.06
permit
application, fee 770.04
existing applications and permits 770.13
issuance 770.15
public hearing 770.05
required 770.03
revocation 770.16
State 770.14
pipeline and storage tank easements or options 770.12
Planning Commission authority 770.02
plot plan and vicinity map required 770.10
regulations
application of 770.01
intent 770.02
restoration of public property; site cleaning 770.27
sealing to protect fresh water wells 770.22
storage tanks diked 770.25
supervisory responsibility 770.31
training of crews 770.21
well site maintenance 770.18
ONE-WAY STREET 331.30
OPERATOR'S LICENSE (see DRIVER'S LICENSE)
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Codified (see CODIFIED ORDINANCES)
Council Clerk duties 113.02
initiative Chtr.IX-1
numbering 113.01
referendum Chtr.IX-2
ORGANIZATIONS
liability 501.11
penalty 501.99(b)
personal accountability 501.12
OVI
driving under suspension 335.071
prohibitions 333.01
PAINT REMOVAL
compliance with other laws 1339.06
final inspection 1339.04
permit
application; bond 1339.04
registration 1339.03
required 1339.02
regulations 1339.01
sand blasting, power assisted
propelling of solids or liquids 1339.05
PARADES AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES
conduct of public during 309.16
definitions 309.01
exceptions 309.04
facility or service fees 309.06
interpretation of chapter 309.02
nondiscrimination 309.09
other laws 309.18
penalty 309.99
permit
alternative 309.11
appeals 309.12
contents 309.13
issuance 309.07
required 309.03
revocation 309.17
permittee; duties of 309.14
police protection 309.08
prohibitions 309.15
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
authority to adopt rules 141.01
Council, report to 141.03
created; members Chtr.III-9
powers and duties Chtr.III-9
revenue and expenditures estimate 141.02
PARKING
bicycle 373.09
brake, setting 351.15
City lot 351.12
double 351.03(l)
dust in unpaved public parking grounds 521.11
emergency, safety vehicle, near 331.27
handicapped 351.04
impounding vehicle 303.07
junk motor vehicle 351.18
key removal 303.01
liability for violation 351.02
locations for handicapped persons 351.04
meter (see PARKING METERS)
narrow streets 351.08
Natatorium 351.12
off-street (see PARKING, OFF-STREET)
opening door on traffic side 351.16
owner prima-facie liable 351.02
parallel 351.04
penalty 351.99
private property 351.11
prohibited
devil strips, on 351.09
fire lanes 351.10
prohibited places 351.03
Public Safety Director powers 351.01
residential areas 351.14
snow parking ban 351.17
spaces, within 351.06
stopping engine 351.15
time limit 351.07
unlicensed motor vehicle 351.19
utility bill payment 351.13
veteran's privileges; free parking 351.05
PARKING ENFORCEMENT UNIT
129.07
PARKING METERS
coin collection 353.09
definitions 353.01
evidence of unlawful parking 353.05
installation, removal 353.03
interpretation of chapter 353.10
officers to report; tickets 353.08
overtime parking 353.06
spaces
designation 353.02
marked as overtime parking 353.07
prohibited in 353.11
regulation 353.04
PARKS
ice to be undisturbed 565.01
litter prohibited in 557.10
offensive matter in water 565.02
penalty 565.99
persons prohibited in 141.04
police officer enforcement 565.05
rules and regulations 565.04
trees
destruction of 565.03
interference with duties of park employees 565.05
unlawful congregation 509.08
PEACE OFFICER (see also LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER)
false information given to 303.11
ignition key removal 303.01
misconduct, false allegation of 525.16
parade; public assembly protection 309.08
park rules enforced 565.05
radar, arrest using 333.02
traffic order, compliance with 307.01
PEDDLERS
defined 745.01
license
exception 745.05
fee 745.03
inspection of 745.04
required 745.02
parks, prohibited in 565.04(11)
penalty 745.99
PEDESTRIAN
blind person 371.02
bridge or railroad crossing, on 371.10
control signal 313.05
crosswalk, right half 371.04
crosswalk, right of way 371.01
defined 301.22
diagonal crossing of intersection 371.03
electric personal assistive mobility device 371.12(b)
freeway, on 303.05
hitchhiking 371.06
intoxicated on street 371.09
jaywalking 371.03
sidewalk, right of way 371.07
sidewalk, use required 371.05
soliciting 371.06
street or highway, on 371.05
wheelchair, motorized 371.11
yielding to public safety vehicles 371.08
PEEPING TOM 533.06
PENALTY (see also specific subject involved)
Building Code 1301.99
Codified Ordinances generally 101.99
general offenses 501.99
Housing Code 1355.99
Ohio Fire Code 1501.99
PERMIT (see also LICENSE)
animal, dangerous 505.15
blasting 549.12
building (see BUILDING PERMIT)
building moving 1331.01
Christmas tree sales 1343.04(c)
commercial and heavy vehicle use 339.01
construction, obstructing street or sidewalk 901.06
curb cutting 901.07
driveway construction 901.03
fees (see FEES)
fire prevention, additional 1501.15
fireworks exhibition 1519.02
intoxicant sale or manufacture 529.05
oil or gas well 770.03
parades; street assembly 309.03 et seq.
radioactive material transport 343.02
rights-of-way
construction 951.17
minor maintenance 951.19
roadway drainage crossing structure 901.12
sewer 927.06
shows, exhibitions 753.02
street excavations 901.01
street or sidewalk inspection 901.08
taxicab driver 761.17
temporary driver's instruction 335.03
temporary store 1343.02
trenching 907.02
vehicle on Front and Center Mall 311.04
water service construction 903.10
PHYSICAL CONTROL 333.01
PHYSICAL HARM
defined 501.01
domestic violence 537.14
missiles 549.09
temporary protection order 537.15
PLANNING COMMISSION
decisions submitted to Council Chtr.VIII-1.7
established Chtr.VIII-1.1
funds Chtr.VIII-1.6
hearing notices to residents 113.05
limitation of deliberations Chtr.VIII-1.8
mandatory referral Chtr.VIII-1.9
meetings and duties Chtr.VIII-1.5
members
appointment, removal Chtr.VIII-1.1
compensation Chtr.VIII-1.4
terms Chtr.VIII-1.2
vacancy Chtr.VIII-1.3
PLANNING DIVISION (see INDUSTRIAL AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)
PLUMBING
contractors (see CONTRACTORS)
dwellings (see DWELLING)
emergency work 1309.15
Examining Boards (see EXAMINING BOARDS)
permit fee 1309.26(d)
PLUMBING BOARD
Charter provisions Chtr.III-10
POISONING
adulterated food 537.13
animals 505.07
POLICE CHIEF
convicted person registration records 507.06
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Service Officer 129.02
composition Chtr.III-7, 129.01
disposition of property held 129.04
fingerprinting charges 129.03
parking enforcement unit 129.07
prisoner lodging, charges for 129.03
secondhand dealer forms 777.09
special police 129.05
uniforms 129.06
POLICE RELIEF AND PENSION FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
established Chtr.III-10
POLICE VEHICLE
approaching stationary public service vehicle 333.031
PRIVATE ROAD
right of way
entering 331.17
turning into 331.11
PROCURING (see PROSTITUTION)
PROPERTY (see also PROPERTY DESTRUCTION)
appropriation in case of blight 119.02
defined 501.01
stolen (see THEFT)
PROPERTY DESTRUCTION
criminal damaging or endangering 541.03
criminal mischief 541.04
desecration 541.07
fences 1333.04
library; museum; archival institution 545.04
parks, in 565.04(7)
sewer facilities 927.05
shrubs, trees, crops 541.06
tampering (see TAMPERING)
traffic signals 313.08
trees or shrubs 561.07
vehicular vandalism 541.09
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, BOCA NATIONAL
adoption 1371.01
compliance 1371.02
copies 1371.08
entry; inspection 1371.04
interpretation 1371.03
penalty 1371.99
utility turn-ons; denial 1371.07
violation notice
appeal; hearing 1371.06
compliance order 1371.05
PROSTITUTION
defined 533.01
procuring 533.08
prohibited 533.10
soliciting 533.09
PUBLIC OFFICIAL (see PUBLIC SERVANT)
PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR
taxicab authority 761.04
PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLE (see also EMERGENCY VEHICLE)
approaching stationary public service vehicle 333.031
defined 301.27
exemptions 303.03
following, parking near 331.27
pedestrian to yield to 371.08
siren, whistle, bell 337.19
speed exceptions 333.06
stop sign or signal, effect 331.20
PUBLIC SERVANT (see also EMPLOYEES, MUNICIPAL;
specific official involved)
civil rights interference 525.13
confidential information 149.07
contract interest 525.10
defined 525.01
elections (see ELECTIONS)
ethics (see ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT)
gifts and honoraria 149.06
impersonation 525.03
improper compensation 525.11
improper use of influence 149.04
obstructing 525.07
personal interest Chtr.XII-1
political activities 149.10
recall Chtr.IX-3
use of public property or personnel 149.05
PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Building Inspector 133.01
Divisions
Engineering Chtr.III-5.2
Neighborhood Excellence, Communities and
Community Outreach 133.02
Records Chtr.III-5.3
Streets and Sidewalks Chtr.III-5.1
established Chtr.III-1
PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR
appointment Chtr.III-2
Deputy Director Chtr.III-5
electric service authority 933.15
management of sewer system 925.04
member of
Board of Control Chtr.III-10
Tree Board 157.02
qualifications, duties Chtr.III-5
PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
established Chtr.III-1
PUBLIC UTILITIES DIRECTOR
appointment Chtr.III-2
QUARANTINE
animal bites 505.10
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
transportation
definitions 343.01
notice prior to shipment 343.03
penalty 343.99
purpose of regulations 343.01
RAILROAD
abandoned; obstructing streets 553.011
definitions 301.28 et seq.
dropping objects onto 553.05(a)
grade crossing
driving across 331.39
guards for malfunctioning signals 553.04
obstructing 331.33
parking prohibited near 351.03(i)
pedestrian on 371.10
stopping at 331.40
locomotive engineer's duties 553.03
obstructing streets 553.01
trespassing on railroad property 553.05(d)
vandalism
grade crossing or protective device 553.06
prohibited 553.05
RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY 545.18
RECKLESS DRIVING (see DRIVING)
RECORDS AND REPORTS
accident, snowmobile or all purpose vehicle 375.07
animal bites 505.10
animal impounding and disposition 505.03
failure to report crime or death 525.05
secondhand dealers 777.04
tampering with 545.14
wounds and burns 525.05
RECORDS DIVISION
Records Clerk, supervision by Chtr.III-5.3
responsibilities Chtr.III-5.3
RECREATION BOARD (see PARK AND RECREATION BOARD)
REFRIGERATION (see AIR SPACE CONDITIONING AND
PROCESS REFRIGERATION LICENSES)
REFRIGERATOR
abandoned 521.01
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
defined 301.31
speed 333.03
through streets 313.02(b)
RESISTING ARREST 525.09
RESTAURANTS (see also FOOD)
drive-in
defined 725.01
duty to post sign 725.05
loitering 725.03
penalty 725.99
racing motor 725.02
unnecessary noise 725.02
unoccupied vehicle left on premises 725.04
first aid choking techniques posted 521.07
smoking restrictions 522.05
RESTRAINT, UNLAWFUL 537.08
RIGHT OF ENTRY
Housing Inspector 1355.01
Property Maintenance Code 1371.04
RIGHTS-OF-WAY, USE OF (see
also STREETS)
administration 951.04
bonds; construction and
removal 951.21
Certificate of Registration
application; issuance; provider
obligations 951.05
assignment or transfer of
ownership and renewal 951.16
compensation 951.07
term 951.09
termination 951.13
civil forfeitures 951.12
construction, relocation,
restoration 951.18
definitions 951.03
findings and purpose 951.01
general provisions 951.23
Historic Districts 951.05(g)
indemnification and liability 951.22
indemnity 951.11
oversight and regulation 951.08
penalty 951.99
permits
construction 951.17
denial, issuance, work
done without, revocation 951.20
minor maintenance 951.19
reporting requirements 951.06
rights of individuals 951.15
scope 951.02
small cell facilities and wireless
support structures 951.10
unauthorized use 951.14
utility corridors 951.05(f)
RIGHT TURN ON RED 313.03(c)(2)
RIOT
failure to disperse 509.02
prohibited 509.01
ROAD SERVICE VEHICLE
approaching when stationary 333.031
defined 301.321
ROOMING HOUSES (see also DWELLING)
access 1367.08
bathroom facilities 1367.02
bedding and towels 1367.03
cooking 1367.07
heating requirements 1367.10
hotels to comply 1367.09
means of egress 1367.05
requirements 1367.01
sanitary maintenance 1367.06
sleeping room area 1367.04
SAFETY ZONE
driving through 331.29
parking prohibited 351.03(h)
SALES
altering object to appear to have value 545.13
business identification card (see
BUSINESS SOLICITATION IDENTIFICATION CARD)
Christmas trees 1343.04(c)
criminal simulation of objects 545.13
discontinuing business (see DISCONTINUING BUSINESS SALES)
fireworks 1519.04
intoxicants 529.01 et seq.
late night establishment
definitions 779.01
penalty 779.99
security measures 779.02
low-alcohol beverage 529.06
peddlers (see PEDDLERS)
pricing consumer goods 545.21
stores (see STORES)
stores, temporary (see STORES, TEMPORARY)
used (see SECONDHAND DEALERS)
vehicle, certificate of title required 335.08
weapons, unlawful transactions 549.06
SCHOOL BUS (see BUS)
SCHOOLS
assault upon teacher, employee, student 537.10
definitions 501.01(n) et seq.
disorderly conduct 509.03(e)
disrupting class or activity 537.10
improper or obscene language 537.101
parking prohibited near 351.03(r)
replica firearm in 549.10
smoking restrictions 522.06
SCOOTER (see TOY VEHICLE)
SEAL
City seal 103.02
SEAT BELT
probationary license requirements 335.031
use required 337.27
SECONDHAND BUSINESS
advertisement 777.09
definitions 777.01
holding period 777.06
hours of operation 777.08
inspections 777.03
license
required 777.02
revocation 777.11
minors; purchases from 777.08
penalty 777.99
records 777.04
reporting 777.05
scope of provisions 777.01
tagging 777.04
weights and measures; tests of 777.03
SEMITRAILER (see COMMERCIAL AND HEAVY VEHICLE)
SEWERS (see also STORM DRAINAGE; UTILITIES)
appeals 927.03(j)
building sewers 927.03(g)
City inspections 927.03(h)
cleaning contractor license 1317.03
connections required 927.04
contractors (see CONTRACTORS)
definitions 927.03(a)
destruction or removal of facilities 927.05
discharges
control of 927.03(d)
exceptions 927.03(c)
nonacceptable 927.03(b)
Examining Boards (see EXAMINING BOARDS)
interceptor or trunk sewer tap-in
additional charges 931.06
benefit units 931.04
definitions 931.01
disposition of fees 931.05
fees 931.03
penalty 931.99
permit required 931.02
laying laterals in streets 901.04
management of system 925.04
new sewers 927.03(f)
permit
fee 927.06
information required 927.07
private; specifications, inspections 927.09
prohibitions
oil or gas well drainage 770.24
storm water 927.01
waste materials 927.03(b)
sanitary sewerage charges
billing 925.03
capital cost surcharge
deferment application 926.01
Hardship Committee
appeals 926.03
established 926.01
powers, duties 926.02
required; amounts 925.06
collection; enforcement 925.04
declaration of necessity 925.01
delinquencies 925.02
determining 925.03
no free service 925.03
proration 925.05
rates established 925.02
special agreements 927.03(i)
specifications, compliance with 927.06
tapper license 1317.02
tapping, 2 hour notice; inspection 927.08
tests, measurements, analysis 927.03(e)
tunneling for connections 927.10
violations, notice 927.03(k)
SEXUAL OFFENSES
definitions 533.01
dissemination of private
sexual image 533.15
importuning 533.05
imposition 533.04
indecency in public 533.07
massage, unlawful advertising 533.14
prostitution (see PROSTITUTION)
taxicab used for immoral purpose 761.12(c)
unlawful sexual conduct with minor 533.03
voyeurism 533.06
SHOPLIFTERS
detention and arrest 545.04
SHORTCUTTING 331.41
SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS
definitions 753.01
liability insurance 753.06
penalty 753.99
permit
fees 753.03
required 753.02
route designated 753.05
utility service charges 753.04
SHRUBS (see TREES AND SHRUBS)
SIDEWALKS
bicycle, skateboard, skates, etc. on 373.11
construction
concrete required 903.08
engineering service charges 903.03
permit fee 903.03
declaration of necessity 903.01
defined 301.37
driving over 331.37
electric personal assistive mobility device on 371.12
inspection; permit, fee 901.08
merchants to keep free of litter 557.07
motorized bicycle on 373.11
obstructing movement 509.03
obstructions
construction, from 901.06
damage or injury 521.04
parking on prohibited 351.03(a)
pedestrian right of way 371.07
penalty 903.99
repair and cleaning 521.06
repair or replacement
assessment collection 915.06
assessment notice 915.03
certification of resolution 915.07
cost assessment 915.01
districts established 915.01
objection to assessment 915.04
proceeding with 915.05
property owner's petition 915.02
required use by pedestrian 371.05
spitting prohibited 521.10
temporary near new constructions 903.04
unlawful congregation on 509.08
vehicle to stop at 331.23
white lines designating areas on blacktop, etc. 903.09
SIGNS (see also ADVERTISING)
gasoline service station prices 775.02
permit fee 1309.26
SIREN
prohibited on bicycle 373.05
vehicle 337.19
SITE PLAN (see ZONING ORDINANCE)
SKATEBOARDS (see TOY VEHICLE)
SLUG (see COIN MACHINE)
SMOKING
definitions 522.01
priority of disputes 522.04
relation to other laws 522.08
restrictions in
City buildings 522.02
eating establishments 522.05
employment places 522.03
public places, vehicles 522.06
tobacco products
illegal distribution to minors 537.16
vending machines 522.07
violations, penalties 522.99
SNOW AND ICE
depositing on other's property 521.14
fire hydrant or street sign, obstructing 521.14
parking ban 351.17
SNOWMOBILE
accident report 375.07
definitions 375.01
equipment 375.02
helmets; safety glasses 373.02
operation
permitted 375.04
prohibited 375.03
operator's license 375.05
registration 375.06
Traffic Code application 375.03
SNOW REMOVAL BUSINESS
definitions 773.01
license
application, fee 773.02
decals 773.04
required 773.02
revocation 773.03
penalty 773.99
SOLICITATIONS
church exemption 757.02
defined 757.01
information required 757.03
misrepresentation 757.04
penalty 757.99
prohibited 757.05
registration required 757.02
SOLICITING
highway restrictions 371.06
SOLID WASTE (see also GARBAGE AND RUBBISH)
deposits on public, private property 521.08
SPEED
bridge, limitations 333.05
construction zone, vehicular assault in 537.021
emergency, public safety vehicle 333.06
maximum limits 333.03
parks, in 565.04(3)
radar, arrest using 333.02
slow, minimum 333.04
street racing 333.07
watercraft on Cuyahoga River 555.02
SPITTING
prohibited 521.10
STEALING (see SHOPLIFTERS; THEFT)
STOP SIGN (see TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE)
STORES
late night establishment
definitions 779.01
penalty 779.99
security measures 779.02
pricing consumer goods 545.21
temporary
defined 1343.01
exceptions 1343.04
penalty 1343.99
permit
application, fee 1343.03
required 1343.02
STORM DRAINAGE (see also SEWERS)
prohibited in sanitary sewers 927.01
Storm Drainage Utility
appeals 929.12
charges and rates 929.021
connection to storm sewers 929.04
construction site runoff 929.05
created 929.01
enforcement 929.11
illicit discharge 929.03
penalties 929.99
powers and duties 929.02
STREET LAWN (see TREE LAWN)
STREET RACING 333.07
STREETS
animal on 303.04
bicycle riding 373.07
closing due to unsafe building 1305.10(c)
closing for repair, driving on 331.26
construction, obstruction from 901.06
dedicated
open, unpaved 901.11
unopened 901.10
defined 301.42
divided, driving procedure 331.31
drainage crossing structures; permit, fee 901.12
dropping or throwing objects onto 541.09
electric personal assistive mobility device on 371.12
excavations; permit, fee 901.01
expressway entering and leaving 331.32
freeway
backing vehicle on 331.13
entering and leaving 331.32
prohibited use 303.05
injurious material, placing on 311.01
inspection; permit, fee 901.08
load, dropping on 339.08
mud from oil or gas wells 339.08
narrow, driving on 331.44
narrow, parking on 351.08
obstructing movement 509.03
obstruction 311.01
oiling; license fee, bond 901.09
one-way, driving on 331.30
parades; assembly on 311.02
parking prohibitions 351.03
public improvements
notification form 911.02
State law adopted 911.01
surface treatment
assessment collection 913.06
assessment notice 913.03
certification of resolution 913.07
objection to assessment 913.04
proceeding with; bids 913.05
sewer or water laterals in 901.04
sidewalk area designated by white
lines on blacktop, etc. 903.09
through
stop, yield signs 313.02
toy vehicles 311.03
truck routes designated 339.02
use of (see RIGHTS-OF-WAY, USE OF)
water covered, driving on 331.48
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS DIVISION
responsibilities Chtr.III-5.1
Streets Commissioners, supervision by Chtr.III-5.1
SUMP PUMP 1321.05
SUNSCREENING MATERIALS 337.28
SWIMMING POOLS
commercial outdoor
defined 1341.01
fences required 1341.03
hours of operation 1341.02
penalty 1341.99
fence required 1333.02
permit fee 1309.26(a)
SWITCHBLADE (see WEAPONS)
TAMPERING (see also PROPERTY DESTRUCTION)
coin machine 545.12
criminal mischief 541.04
library; museum; archival institution 545.04
records 545.14
traffic control device 313.08
utility meters 921.10
watercraft; navigation aid 555.01
TAXATION
additional levies Chtr.VI-18
admissions (see ADMISSIONS TAX)
extra levy submitted to vote Chtr.VI-16
income tax (see INCOME TAX)
levies for debt service Chtr.VI-15
other taxes Chtr.VI-17
rate limitation Chtr.VI-14
TAXICABS
certificate of necessity
application 761.05
fees 761.10
hearings 761.06
issuance 761.07
required 761.03
revocation 761.21
chapter, copy kept on file 761.20
conformance required 761.02
definitions 761.01
driver requirements 761.17
exceptions 761.15
fares 761.13
identification 761.09
liability insurance required 761.11
limiting riders 761.18
meters required 761.14
penalty 761.99
Public Safety Director authority 761.04
rules and regulations 761.12
safe vehicle maintained 761.19
service obligation 761.08
stands
allocated 761.16
discontinuance of 761.21
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
compensation 158.03
creation 158.01
duties and responsibilities 158.05
meetings 158.04
members; terms 158.02
operation 158.06
TELEPHONE
misuse of 9-1-1 system 537.12
TELEVISION
cable (see COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS)
TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDER 537.15
TEXTING
prohibited while driving 333.11
THEFT
criminal tools, possession of 545.19
definitions 545.01
felony exceptions 545.03
library; museum; archival institutions 545.04
petty 545.05
property
defined 501.01(j)
determining value 545.02
receiving stolen 545.18
unauthorized use 545.08
shoplifters 545.04
vehicle
alarm signal 337.19
unauthorized use 545.06
THREATS (see also MENACING)
coercion 537.09
THROUGH STREET (see STREETS)
TINTED WINDOWS 337.28
TIRES (see VEHICLE EQUIPMENT)
TOBACCO PRODUCTS (see SMOKING)
TOWING
requirements 339.07
storage and administrative fees 303.10
TOY VEHICLES
attaching to vehicles 373.03
definitions
scooter 301.54
skate board 301.53
Front and Center Mall, prohibited on 311.04
go-cart or mini-bike repair and storage 521.13
sidewalks, riding on 373.11(b)
streets and City property, on 311.03
TRADESMEN (see CONTRACTORS)
TRAFFIC CODE
definitions Ch. 301
government vehicles 303.06
penalty 305.99
misdemeanor classifications 303.99(a)
penalties 303.99(b)
road workers, equipment excepted 303.02
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
established; members; duties 145.01
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
advertising on 313.07
alteration, removal 313.08
ambiguous 313.09
avoiding 331.41
beacon; hybrid beacon 301.031
center line, painted 313.08
defined 301.46
hidden 313.07
highway traffic signal 301.162
lane-use control
signal indications 313.04
nonworking 313.09
obedience required 313.01
parking near prohibited 351.03(g)
pedestrian control signal 313.05
purchase, possession, sale 313.10
removal, injury 313.08
State manual conformity 305.03
stop sign or signal
emergency vehicle 331.20
operation at 331.19
placing 313.02
public safety vehicle 331.20
right of way 331.19
through streets, signs at 313.02
unauthorized 313.07
yield signs
operation at 331.18
placing 313.02
TRAFFIC CONTROL FILE
amendments 305.02
established; contents 305.01
TRAFFIC SIGNAL (see TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE)
TRAILER
occupying moving 331.35
TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX
applicability 163.05
assessments by Finance Director 163.11
certificate 163.04
collection 163.06
definitions 163.03
disbursement 163.02
exemptions 163.04
filing returns 163.09
levy 163.01
overpayments 163.14
rate 163.02
records 163.13
registration certificate 163.08
regulations, enforcement of 163.16
tax lien; imposition of 163.15
unpaid taxes 163.10
use of 163.07
TREE BOARD
compensation 157.03
creation 157.01
duties and responsibilities 157.04
members; terms 157.02
operation 157.05
TREE LAWN
grass height; repair and cleaning 521.06
TREES AND SHRUBS
application to plant on public property 561.05
destruction 541.06
destruction of 561.07
illegally planted, removal of 561.06
parks, in 565.03
planting or replacing 561.04
yard waste 941.08
TRENCHING
definitions 907.01
penalty 907.99
permit required 907.02
stop work 907.03
TRESPASS
amusement place, public 541.10
land or premises 541.05
persons prohibited in park and recreation facilities 141.04
railroad 553.05(d)
vehicle 545.06
voyeurism 533.06
TRUCK (see COMMERCIAL AND HEAVY VEHICLE)
URBAN RENEWAL
definitions 138.02
execution of projects 138.09
federal aid contracts 138.07
financing 138.10
Industrial and Community
Development Department as agent 138.01
permit approval 1309.29
plans
contents 138.04
Council action 138.06
modification 138.08
Planning Commission review, recommendation 138.05
preparation 138.03
public hearing 138.06
proclaimer certificates 138.12
tax exemption 138.11
UTILITIES
billing
adjustments 921.12
automatic bank draft payments 921.04
budget payment system 921.05
deposits required 921.03
nonpayment collection 921.07
payment arrangements; responsibility 921.09
community antenna television
system recognized as utility 935.01
definitions 921.01
discontinuance of 1355.09
flood areas 1310.13(c)
purpose of chapter 921.01
meter tampering 921.10
service
charges 921.03
establishing 921.02
outside City extension request 921.11
termination
generally 921.06
nonpayment 921.07
procedures 921.08
street excavations; permit
improvement location plan approval 901.02
required; fee 901.01
turn-on denied
Housing Code noncompliance 1335.08
Property Maintenance Code noncompliance 1371.07
underground wiring
district 933.20
required; exception 933.19
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
divisions Chtr.III-6.2
UTILITIES DIRECTOR
appointment, qualifications Chtr.III-6
powers and duties Chtr.III-6.1
U TURN
regulated 331.12
VANDALISM
criminal mischief 541.04
grade crossing device 553.06
railroad 553.05
vehicular 541.09
VEHICLE (see MOTOR VEHICLE)
VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
air cleaner 337.25
all purpose vehicle 375.02
brakes 337.18
bumpers 337.29
chains 339.10
child restraint system 337.26
directional signals required 337.30
electric personal assistive mobility device 371.12(b)
exceptions 337.01(c)
exhaust noise 331.36
horn, siren 337.19
lights (see VEHICLE LIGHTS)
loads (see VEHICLE LOADS)
motorcycle, off-highway 375.02
motorized bicycle 373.10
mud flaps 339.05
motor vehicle or motorcycle 337.26
snowmobile or all purpose vehicle 375.02
rear red reflector 337.05
rear-view mirror 337.21
red flag or light on load 337.08
seat belts 337.27
slow-moving vehicle, emblem 337.10
snowmobile 375.02
spikes, lugs 339.10
sunscreening 337.28
television visible to driver 331.47
theft alarm signal 337.19
tinted windows 337.28
tires
peeling 331.36
studded 339.11
wheel protectors 339.05
windshield regulations 337.22
VEHICLE LIGHTS
auxiliary driving lights 337.11
back-up 337.12
bicycle 373.06
commercial vehicle, safety lighting 337.06
distance, height measurement 337.02
electric personal assistive mobility device 371.12(b)
fender or cowl 337.12
headlights
focus and aim 337.17
required 337.03
use of beams 337.14
lighted, time 337.02
number permitted 337.16
parked or stopped 337.09
slow-moving vehicle
less intensity 337.15
requirements 337.10
snowmobile and all purpose vehicle 375.02
spotlight 337.11
stop lights 337.24
tail light 337.04
two displayed 337.13
vehicles in combination, obscured 337.07
VEHICLE LOADS
extension on left side 337.23
information on request 339.04
leaking or dropping 339.08
litter, causing 557.09
obstructing driver's view 331.25
projecting, red flag or light 337.08
shifting or loose 339.09
weighing; removal of unlawful portion 339.13
VEHICULAR HOMICIDE 537.02
VENDING MACHINES (see also COIN MACHINE)
cigarettes, tobacco or alternate
VENTILATION
heaters and burners 521.02
VIDEO GAME ARCADE (see AMUSEMENT ARCADE)
VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDER FEE 121.02
VIOLENCE, INCITING 509.011
VOYEURISM 533.06
WARDS
division into Chtr.IV-2
map on file 105.01
re-division of Chtr.IV-7
WATERCOURSE
alteration 1310.10(d)
litter prohibited in lakes 1310.10
obstruction removal 521.05
offensive matter in 565.02
polluting rivers 557.02
solid waste corrupting 521.08
WATERCRAFT (see also ALL PURPOSE VEHICLE)
Cuyahoga River, speed and horsepower on 555.02
navigation aid tampering prohibited 555.01(a)
tampering prohibited 555.01(b)
WATER POLLUTION
control
labeling required 769.02
limitations on contents 769.03
penalty 769.99
definitions 769.01
WATER REGULATIONS (see also UTILITIES)
air conditioning systems using City water 1329.14
backflow prevention
booster pumps 924.09
cross connection prohibited 924.02
definitions 924.01
devices 924.06
inspection and maintenance 924.08
installation 924.07
survey and inspection 924.03
type of protection required 924.05
violations 924.10
where protection required 924.04
delivery by City truck 923.02
free to library and schools 923.03
laying laterals in streets 901.04
Northeast high pressure water
district capital cost surcharges 923.10
rates 923.01
service construction permit; bond 903.10
tap-in service charge 923.04
water line area capital cost surcharges
Bath Rd. 923.06
Chart Rd. 923.09
deferment application 926.01
Hardship Committee
appeals 926.03
established 926.01
powers, duties 926.02
Northampton Rd. 923.08
Theiss/Northampton Rd. 923.07
WEAPONS (see also DANGEROUS ORDNANCE)
airgun
discharging 549.14
improperly furnishing to minor 549.15
minors, use by 549.13
blasting permit required 549.12
defacing firearm identification marks;
possessing defaced firearm 549.11
possessing defaced firearm 549.11
definitions 549.01
discharging 549.08
false information prohibited for license or purchase 549.11
minor, purchase by 549.07
missiles 549.09
motor vehicle, handling in 549.04
parks, in 565.04(14)
possession 549.08
posting signs prohibiting 549.18
prohibited, carrying 549.10
replica firearm in school 549.10
transactions unlawful 549.06
use while intoxicated 549.03
WEEDS AND GRASS
devil strip, grass height on 521.06
nuisance
abatement by City 561.03
declared 561.01
failure to abate 561.02
penalty
yard waste 941.08
WELLS (see OIL AND GAS WELLS)
WHEELCHAIR (see also ELECTRIC PERSONAL
ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICE)
motorized
defined 301.52
operator's rights 371.11
WOUNDS AND BURNS
reporting 525.05
YIELD SIGNS (see TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE)
ZONING APPEALS BOARD
established Chtr.VIII-2.1
hearing notices to residents 113.05
members
appointment, removal Chtr.VIII-2.1
term Chtr.VIII-2.1
vacancy Chtr.VIII-2.3
powers, jurisdiction Chtr.VIII-2.4