GENERAL INDEX
EDITOR’S NOTE: References are to individual code sections. As additional aids for locating material, users are directed to:
(a) The Comparative Section Table which indicates in the Codified Ordinances the disposition of the ordinances or resolutions integrated therein.
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ABANDONED PROPERTIES,
REGISTRATION OF 1325.01 et seq.
REGISTRATION OF 1325.01 et seq.
ABANDONMENT
animal 505.04
commercial structures (see COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS)
excavations 521.03
refrigerator, airtight container 521.01
wells, holes, etc. 1301.06
wireless telecommunication facilities 1127.08
ACCIDENT
all purpose vehicle 355.07
collision with unattended vehicle 331.101
snowmobile 355.07
stopping
damage to realty 331.08
injury to persons or property 331.07
required 331.101
ADDRESS (see BUILDING NUMBERING)
ADMISSION FEE (see ENTERTAINMENT
ADMISSION FEE)
ADOPTION BY REFERENCE
Administrative Regulations 1303.02
National Electrical Code 1305.01
Ohio Basic Building Code 1301.01
Ohio Residential Code 1303.01
Property Maintenance Code Ch. 1338
technical codes adopted Chtr.2.16
ADULT USES (see also SEXUALLY
ORIENTED BUSINESS)
ORIENTED BUSINESS)
definitions 1133.02
development and use standards
general 1126.06
specific 1126.07
findings of fact 1126.02
public nudity prohibited 1126.04
purpose and intent of regulations 1126.01
specified sexual activity prohibited 1126.05
where permitted and prohibited 1126.03
ADVERTISING (see also SIGNS)
destroying notifications 503.04
escorts, escort services 705.08
exhibitions and shows 711.11
fraudulent 503.05
massage, unlawful advertising 533.14
private property 503.01
public property 503.02
sexually oriented business 701.17
signs in public places 503.03
traffic control device, on 319.035
trees, prohibited on 547.10
wireless telecommunication facilities,
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS (see also
ZONING DISTRICTS)
AG Agricultural District 1122.02
AM Agricultural and Mineral District 1122.16
AIR CONDITIONING
contractor (see HEATING, VENTILATION AND
AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR)
AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR)
AIR POLLUTION
noxious or offensive odors 521.09
AIRTIGHT CONTAINER
abandoned 521.01
ALARM
false alarm 509.07
ALARM SYSTEMS
enforcement 1513.10
Fire Department investigation 1513.07
general provisions 1513.06
inspections 741.10
liability limitations 1513.09
notice of activation or work 741.07
penalty 1513.10
permit
application 741.04
granting 741.05
required 741.03
suspension or revocation 741.06
purpose and scope 1513.01
right to make inoperable 741.09
rules and regulations 741.08
separability 1513.11
servicing
certification 1513.03
permits, approvals, registration 1513.04
signals originating outside City 741.12
standards applicable to existing
and future 1513.08
technical requirements 741.09
testing 741.11
ALCOHOL (see INTOXICANTS; INTOXICATION)
ALLEY
defined 301.50
ALL PURPOSE VEHICLE
accident reports 355.07
definitions 355.01
equipment 355.02
operator license 355.05
permitted operation 355.04
prohibited operation 355.03
registration 355.06
Traffic Code application 355.03
AMUSEMENT, PLACE OF
trespass on place of public amusement 541.10
ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES
slow-moving vehicle light or emblem 333.11
ANIMALS
abandoning 505.04
animal shelter charges 505.03
assistance dog, assaulting 525.15
barking or howling dogs 505.09
bites 505.10
coloring; poultry sale or display 505.12
cruelty
companion animals, to 505.071
generally 505.07
dangerous or vicious dogs 505.14
defecation 505.15
definitions 1133.02
dog registration 505.03
exhibitions and shows, restrictions at 711.09
exotic or dangerous escape 505.13
hunting prohibited 505.11
impounding and disposition 505.02
keeping 1128.06
kennels
location 505.16
zoning regulations 1128.16
killing or injuring 505.05
noxious odors from shelter 521.09
nuisance 505.08
parks
horses, cats, dogs in 933.08
protection in 933.14
poisoning 505.06
police dog or horse 525.15
running at large 505.01
sidewalk, defacing 521.04
stables 1128.20
Traffic Code conformity 303.01
wild or exotic, keeping 505.17
ANNEXED TERRITORY
ARREST
resisting 525.09
resisting in parks 933.03
ARSON (see also FIRE)
conditions governing 541.02
determining property value 541.01
ASSAULT
inciting to violence 509.011
negligent 537.04
parks, in 933.03
physical harm 537.03
vehicular assault in construction zone 537.021
ASSEMBLY
disturbing lawful 509.04
permit
application; issuance 321.02
conditions 321.03
penalty 321.99
required 321.01
public place, nonsmoking 521.10
BARRICADES AND WARNING LIGHTS
required 521.03
street or sidewalk openings 901.07
BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT
zoning regulations 1128.11
BEER (see INTOXICANTS; INTOXICATION)
BEGGING (see PANHANDLING)
BETTING (see GAMBLING)
BICYCLE (see also MOTORCYCLE)
attaching to vehicles 353.15
dealer daily reports 353.08
defined 301.08
electric 353.19
freeway use prohibited 303.05
helmets, safety glasses 353.09
identification mutilated 353.05
inspection 353.10
parking 1130.23
passengers, packages 353.09
pedestrian, interference with 353.13
penalty 353.99
registration
application 353.02
certificate and card 353.03
effective date 353.04
records 353.06
required 353.01
revocation 353.07
riding abreast 353.16
riding on seats; handle bars 353.09
signal device required 353.17
Traffic Code applicable 353.14
violation
court appearance 353.11
BINGO
definitions 517.01(r) et seq.
exceptions 517.13
instant bingo
charitable organizations 517.09
conduct 517.07
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)
BLIND PERSON (see HANDICAPPED PERSONS)
BOARD OF APPEALS
established; duties Chtr.6.04
BONDS (see specific subject involved)
BOOKMAKING (see GAMBLING)
BRAKES (see VEHICLE EQUIPMENT)
BRASS KNUCKLES (see WEAPONS)
BRIDGES
dropping objects onto
highway or waters 541.09
railroad cars, tracks, engine, etc. 553.04
pedestrian on 351.06
BUDGET (see FINANCE)
BUFFERING (see LANDSCAPING,
SCREENING, BUFFERING)
BUILDING (see also DWELLING)
certificate of use and occupancy;
permit fee 1311.06
club meeting halls 1128.12
DC Downtown Commercial
definitions 1133.02
demolition (see DEMOLITION)
height
AG Agricultural District 1122.02
AM Agricultural and
Mineral District 1122.16
CC Community
Commercial District 1122.13
C Conservation District 1122.03
CI Civic/Institutional District 1122.08
DC Downtown
Commercial District 1122.11
exceptions to regulations 1128.02
GC General Commercial District 1122.14
LI Light Industrial District 1122.15
MDR Medium Density
Residential District 1122.06
MHP Manufactured Home Park 1122.07
NC Neighborhood
Commercial District 1122.12
NCTR Neighborhood
Center District 1122.10
Planned Unit Development
PO Professional Office
District 1122.09
SR Suburban Residential
District 1122.04
UER Urban Edge
Residential District 1122.05
inspections
reinspections; fee 1311.09
special and safety; fees 1311.08
large retail developments 1128.30
massage establishments 704.05
moving; permit fee 1311.05
property maintenance (see under
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE)
public nuisance, as
abatement
appeal 1315.05
by City; demolition 1315.06
notice 1315.02
plans; permit; time limit 1315.04
service of notice 1315.03
chapter not exclusive 1315.07
definitions 1315.01
inspection 1315.02
setback lines established 1128.10
wall murals 1128.31
wrecking (see DEMOLITION)
BUILDING CODE
Ohio Basic Building Code
adopted by reference 1301.01
appeal 1301.04
enforcement 1301.02
National Electrical
Code to supplement 1305.04
penalty 1301.99
permits; inspection fees 1301.03
Residential
accessory structures 1303.03
adopted; purpose 1303.01
Appeals Board 1303.02
drainage 1303.04
fees 1303.05
National Electrical
Code to supplement 1305.04
penalty 1303.99
regulations 1303.02
BUILDING INSPECTOR
enforcement 1301.02
Flood Damage Prevention
Administrator 1361.03
Zoning Code administration 1175.01
BUILDING NUMBERING
compliance with regulations 105.01
duty to number 105.02
enforcement 105.06
failure to place on building 105.09
map of City 105.05
notice
failure to comply 105.10
record of 105.08
number, size, specifications 105.03
penalty 105.99
record of certificates 105.07
Subdivision Regulations 1116.10
system 105.04
BUILDING PERMIT
expiration 1301.05
fees
construction, alteration, repair 1311.03
demolition 1311.04
electrical work 1311.10
general provisions 1311.01
mechanical 1311.13
moving building 1311.05
plan review 1311.15
refunds 1311.16
penalty 1311.99
required 1311.02
work begun without;
inspection fee 1311.07
BURNS (see WOUNDS AND BURNS)
BUS (see also COMMERCIAL AND HEAVY VEHICLE)
defined 301.13
motorbus (see MOTORBUS)
school bus
defined 301.07
stopping for 331.49
BUSINESS DISTRICT (see also ZONING DISTRICTS)
defined 301.40
CABLE TELEVISION (see COMPETITIVE VIDEO SERVICE AUTHORIZATIONS)
CABO DWELLING CODE (see BUILDING CODE)
CAMPING
parks, in 933.05
CANDY
adulterated 537.13
CANVASSERS (see PEDDLERS, VENDORS, CANVASSERS
AND CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS)
CARNIVAL (see EXHIBITIONS AND SHOWS)
CAR WASH FACILITIES
CAT (see ANIMALS)
CATTLE (see ANIMALS)
C CONSERVATION DISTRICT (see
also ZONING DISTRICTS)
zoning regulations 1122.03
CELL PHONE
dissemination of private
sexual image 533.15
sexual image 533.15
texting while driving prohibited 331.51
towers (see WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES)
use prohibited while driving 331.52
CEMETERY
construction work 935.06
conveyance of plots or niches 935.09
decorations 935.04
general policy 935.02
interments 935.03
lots and grave care 935.07
monuments 935.05
purpose 935.01
schedule of charges 935.08
transfers from deceased owner 935.10
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AND
PERMITS FOR WORK WITHIN
PUBLIC RIGHT OF
CERTIFICATE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY
fees 1311.06
tattooing, body piercing
business; revoked 712.08
CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS (see
PEDDLERS, VENDORS,
CANVASSERS AND
CHARITABLE SOLITATIONS)
CHARTER
amendments Chtr.9.03
effective date Chtr.10.05
separability Chtr.9.04
transitional provisions
departments, divisions, agencies Chtr.10.02
officers and employees Chtr.10.01
pending matters Chtr.10.03
State and municipal laws Chtr.10.04
CHECKS
passing bad 545.09
CHILD CARE FACILITIES
state regulations 1128.15
CHILDREN (see JUVENILE; MINOR)
CHURCHES
residential districts, in 1128.19
CIGARETTES, TOBACCO OR
ALTERNATE NICOTINE PRODUCTS
illegal distribution to minors 537.14
CIRCUS (see EXHIBITIONS AND SHOWS)
CITY
awards, policy on 111.05
Enterprise Zone, as 136.03
form of government Chtr.1.02
incorporation Chtr.1.01
intergovernmental relations Chtr.1.04
map 105.05
organization chart 111.06
CITY CLERK
duties 113.01
CITY MANAGER (see also PUBLIC SERVANT)
Acting Chtr.3.03
appointment; qualifications Chtr.3.01
building numbering enforcement 105.06
compensation Chtr.3.01
departments, divisions and
massage establishment duties 704.03
powers and duties Chtr.3.04
removal Chtr.3.02
staff support for Mayor and Council 123.01
CITY SOLICITOR (see also PUBLIC SERVANT)
appointment; duties Chtr.4.03
CIVIL RIGHTS
ethnic intimidation 541.08
interfering with 525.13
CLUB MEETING HALLS
zoning regulations 1128.12
CODIFIED ORDINANCES (see also
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS)
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS)
adoption 101.02
citation 101.06
effective date 101.03
interpretation 101.08
master copies 101.07
penalty, general 101.10
prior ordinances
not affected by repeal 101.12
repeal of 101.11
publication 101.13
public notice 101.14
revision and codification 101.01
separability 101.09
COIN MACHINE
definition 545.01
slug use 545.11
tampering 545.12
COMMERCIAL AND HEAVY VEHICLE
drivers (see COMMERCIAL DRIVERS)
explosives, transporting 335.05
food trucks 1128.26
garbage truck 917.06
lights (see VEHICLE LIGHTS)
loads (see VEHICLE LOADS)
maximum width, height, length 335.04
oversize, overweight vehicle
local streets, on 335.02
State route, on 335.01
parking (see PARKING)
penalty 335.99
slow-moving vehicle light
towing vehicles 335.09
truck defined 301.12
weight and tire restrictions posted 335.03
wheel protectors 335.10
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS (see ZONING DISTRICTS)
COMMERCIAL DRIVERS
criminal offenses 337.05
definitions 337.01
employment of 337.06
exemptions 337.02
prerequisites to operation 337.03
prohibitions 337.04
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Building Inspection/Code
Enforcement Division 136.02
Director 136.01
established; duties 136.01
COMMUNITY GARDEN
zoning regulations 1128.22
COMMUNITY SAFETY DEPARTMENT
composition 128.02
creation 128.01
Director 128.01
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
established; duties 135.01
Public Works Director as head 135.01
COMPANIES (see ORGANIZATIONS)
COMPENSATION
improper 525.11
COMPETITIVE VIDEO SERVICE AUTHORIZATIONS
access programming requirement 707.05
application to incumbent
cable providers 707.09
cable providers 707.09
customer service standards 707.10
definitions 707.01
fee payment requirements 707.06
indemnification 707.11
notice requirement 707.08
PEG origination point 707.07
penalty 707.99
VSP access provision 707.04
VSP fee notice provision 707.03
VSP fee, percentage, audit 707.02
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
content; adoption; effect Chtr.6.02
implementation Chtr.6.03
COMPUTERIZED INTERNET SWEEPSTAKES CAFÉS
conditions and regulations 743.09
conduct prohibited 743.10
definitions 743.02
license
café 743.03
denial 743.08
device 743.04
fees 743.12
nature of 743.06
procedure for obtaining 743.07
renewal; expiration 743.07
revocation 743.11
penalty 743.99
Police Chief authority 743.05
regulations
purpose 743.01
severability 743.13
zoning regulations 1128.21
COMPUTER, LAPTOP OR TABLET (see ELECTRONIC
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE)
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE)
CONSTRUCTION (see also BUILDING)
flood areas 1361.04
new building fire safety inspection 1507.09
permit (see BUILDING PERMIT)
temporary building for
work within public right of way
administration of applications 907.03
applicability 907.01
penalty 907.99
registration and permit 907.02
vehicular assault in construction zone 537.021
zones, traffic violation in; penalties 303.99
CONTRACTOR
electrical (see ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR)
heating (see HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR
CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR)
CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR)
water/sewer (see WATER/SEWER CONTRACTORS)
CONTRACTS (see FINANCE)
CONTROL (see DRIVING)
CORONER’S VEHICLE
right of way 331.38
CORPORATION (see ORGANIZATIONS)
COUNCIL (see also PUBLIC SERVANT)
Clerk; appointment, duties Chtr.2.09
composition; eligibility Chtr.2.01
departments; created, changed,
abolished Chtr.4.01
independent audit Chtr.2.11
investigations Chtr.2.10
meetings
adjourned, rescheduled, canceled 111.01
open (see MEETINGS, OPEN)
order of business 111.02
presiding officer 111.03
Robert's Rules of Order 111.04
members
compensation; expenses Chtr.2.04
consecutive terms Chtr.2.03
election; terms Chtr.2.01
forfeiture of office; recall Chtr.2.07
qualifications, judge of Chtr.2.08
vacancies Chtr.2.07
ordinances (see ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS)
powers and duties Chtr.2.05
prohibitions Chtr.2.06
staff support 123.01
COURT, MUNICIPAL
confinement costs payment 151.02
credit upon fine for persons imprisoned by
court order 151.01
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 301.38
moving in 351.03
pedestrian right of way 351.01
CRUELTY
children 537.07
CULPABILITY
criminal liability 501.07
mental states 501.08
CURBS
construction or repair
exceptions 903.06
financial responsibility 903.01
liability 903.02
penalty 903.99
permit; fee 903.03
protection 903.05
specifications 903.04
CURFEW
minors
ages and hours 507.01
parent or guardian responsibility 507.02
probationary driver’s license 303.074
temporary instruction permit 303.072
DANGEROUS ORDNANCE (see also WEAPONS)
defined 549.01
failure to secure 549.05
DEFINITIONS (see also specific subject involved)
culpability 501.08
dangerous ordnance 549.01
detention 525.01
drug abuse 513.01
drug paraphernalia 513.13
explosives 549.01
gambling 517.01
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
Subdivision Regulations Ch.1112
theft and fraud 545.01
Traffic Code Ch. 301
weapons 549.01
Zoning Code 1133.02
DEFRAUDING
creditors 545.17
livery, hostelry 545.21
DEMOLITION
appeals 1315.06
definitions 1315.01
inspections 1315.02
permit fee 1311.04
property maintenance 1331.110
DEPARTMENTS (see also specific department involved)
created, changed, abolished Chtr.4.01
records Chtr.5.11
transitional Charter provisions Chtr.10.02
DETENTION
defined 525.01
shoplifters 545.04
DISCRIMINATION
ethnic intimidation 541.08
real estate (see FAIR HOUSING)
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
disturbing others 509.03
inducing panic 509.06
intoxicated persons 509.03
nuisance party regulations 509.10
parks, in 933.03
riot (see RIOT)
DISTURBING THE PEACE
public intoxication 509.09
radio, television, musical device 509.08
DOGS (see ANIMALS)
DONATION BOXES
DRAINAGE
abandoned wells, holes, etc. 1301.06
compliance required 521.05
erosion (see EROSION AND
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL)
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL)
grade change affecting
adjacent property 1301.06
adjacent property 1301.06
property maintenance 1335.506,
required 1303.04
DRIVER'S LICENSE (see also COMMERCIAL DRIVERS)
all purpose vehicle 355.05
display 303.073
identity fraud 545.22
motorbus 723.17
permitting operation without 303.071
probationary; curfew 303.074
prohibited acts 303.09
required 303.07
restrictions 331.121
snowmobile 355.05
suspended, driving with 303.084
suspension, revocation, restriction 303.08
taxicab 731.07
temporary; licensed driver required 303.072
DRIVEWAYS
construction or repair
exceptions 903.06
financial responsibility 903.01
liability 903.02
penalty 903.99
permit; fee 903.03
protection 903.05
specifications 903.04
hillside regulations 1117.10
obstructing vision at 521.12
DRIVING (see also MOTOR VEHICLE)
accident (see ACCIDENT)
allowing another to drive illegally 303.10
approaching stationary public safety,
emergency, road service vehicle 331.50
cell phone use prohibited 331.52
clear and unobstructed view 333.22
closed road, on 331.53
commercial vehicle (see
COMMERCIAL DRIVERS)
construction zone, vehicular assault in 537.021
disabled vehicle 341.01
driver's view and control 331.43
emergency or safety vehicle, following 331.47
fire hose, over 331.48
fleeing police officer 525.16
funeral procession 331.37
grade crossing
cross 331.40
slow-moving vehicle at 331.42
stopping at 331.41
intersections, operation at
four-way stop 311.12
stop intersections 311.11
lane-use control
signal indications 319.015
signal indications 319.015
leaving vehicle unattended 341.05
marked lanes, in 331.24
obstructing other vehicle 331.45
one-way streets Ch.313
onto roadway from other than roadway 331.36
operate defined 301.58
OVI suspension, under 303.081
parking (see PARKING)
parks, in 933.11
passing
left of center 331.22
rules 331.20
penalty for violations
generally 331.99
one-way street 313.99
yield regulations 315.99
reckless
reasonable control 331.11
streets, public or private
property, on 331.10
property, on 331.10
willful or wanton disregard
for safety 331.09
for safety 331.09
right of way
emerging from alley, driveway, etc. 331.36
funeral procession 331.37
intersections 331.32
left turns 331.33
public safety vehicle 331.38
through streets 331.34
yield signs 331.34
right side of roadway 331.18
safety zones 331.39
school bus, stopping for 331.49
seat belts required 333.30
sidewalks
prohibited on 331.44
stopping at 331.35