ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 6-1 City's Authority to Regulate.
Sec. 6-2 Authority to Establish a Police Department.
Sec. 6-3 Authority to Regulate Air and Sound.
Sec. 6-4 Authority to Regulate Public Gatherings.
Sec. 6-5 Authority to Establish Fire Department.
Sec. 6-6 Offenses Against Public Health, Order and Decency.
Sec. 6-7 Resisting Official Action.
Sec. 6-8 Penalties.
Sec. 6-9 through 6-12 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 2. ANIMAL REGULATIONS.
Sec. 6-13 Definitions.
Sec. 6-14 Animals at Large Prohibited.
Sec. 6-15 Confinement of Female Animals in Heat.
Sec. 6-16 Report of Vehicular Collision with Domestic Animal.
Sec. 6-17 Animals Causing Nuisance Prohibited.
Sec. 6-18 Domestic Animals in Vehicles.
Sec. 6-19 General Requirements for Animal Care and Treatment.
Sec. 6-20 Enticement of and/or Interference with Another Person’s Animal Prohibited.
Sec. 6-21 Animal Traps; Requirements and Prohibitions.
Sec. 6-22 Animals not to be Offered as novelties or Prizes.
Sec. 6-23 Keeping Livestock or Poultry Prohibited.
Sec. 6-24 Animal Bites.
Sec. 6-25 Enforcement.
Sec. 6-26 through 6-34 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 3. PROCEDURES FOR THE VACATION OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PLACES.
Sec. 6-35 Short Title.
Sec. 6-36 Definitions.
Sec. 6-37 Application.
Sec. 6-38 Filing a Petition.
Sec. 6-39 Contents of Petition.
Sec. 6-40 Public Notification.
Sec. 6-41 Public Hearing and Remonstrance.
Sec. 6-42 Vacation to be by Ordinance.
Sec. 6-43 Right of Appeal.
Sec. 6-44 through 6-49 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 4. FIRE CODE
Division I. General Provisions.
Sec. 6-50 Title.
Sec. 6-51 Purpose.
Sec. 6-52 Definitions.
Sec. 6-53 Applicability.
Sec. 6-54 Adoption of Fire Prevention Codes.
Sec. 6-55 Minimum Standards.
Sec. 6-56 through 6-59 Reserved for Future Use.
Division II. Administration and Enforcement.
Sec. 6-60 Enforcement Authority.
Sec. 6-61 Fire Prevention Division.
Sec. 6-62 Police Powers to Enforce.
Sec. 6-63 Authority of Police Personnel to Assist in Enforcing of Code.
Sec. 6-64 Inspections.
Sec. 6-65 Coordination.
Sec. 6-66 Investigations.
Sec. 6-67 Fire Records; Reports.
Sec. 6-68 Violations; Orders.
Sec. 6-69 Appeal From Orders.
Sec. 6-70 Enforcement in Court.
Sec. 6-71 Penalties.
Sec. 6-72 Special Procedures.
Sec. 6-73 Liability for Damage.
Sec. 6-74 Effect of Failure to Inspect or Issue Orders.
Sec. 6-75 through 6-77 Reserved for Future Use.
Division III. General Precautions Against Fire.
Sec. 6-78 Types and Construction of Incinerators.
Sec. 6-79 Maintenance.
Sec. 6-80 Clearance Between Permitted Fires and Combustibles.
Sec. 6-81 Fire Hazard Prohibited.
Sec. 6-82 Burning of Structures Prohibited.
Sec. 6-83 Open Burning.
Sec. 6-84 Smoking.
Sec. 6-85 Occupancy and Area Separations and Draft Stop Partitions.
Sec. 6-86 Electrical Wiring.
Sec. 6-87 Protection of Gas Meters or Piping.
Sec. 6-88 through Sec. 6-90 Reserved for Future Use.
Division IV. General Provisions of Fire Safety.
Sec. 6-91 Observance of Fire Lanes.
Sec. 6-92 Fire Lines and Limits.
Sec. 6-93 Unlawful Interference.
Sec. 6-94 Tampering with Fire Equipment.
Sec. 6-95 Tampering with Fire Hydrant or Fire Appliance.
Sec. 6-96 Key Box.
Sec. 6-97 Painting of Hydrants.
Sec. 6-98 Inspection of Private Hydrants.
Sec. 6-99 through Sec. 6-101 Reserved for Future Use.
Division V. Installation and Maintenance of Fire Protection, Life Safety Systems and Appliances.
Sec. 6-102 When Required; Types.
Sec. 6-103 Minimum Standards of Adequacy.
Sec. 6-104 Service of Fire Extinguishers.
Sec. 6-105 Installation of Kitchen Ventilation and Extinguishment Equipment.
Sec. 6-106 through 6-109 Reserved for Future Use.
Division VI. Fire Alarm/Detection Systems, Fire Reporting and False Alarm.
Sec. 6-110 Supervision of Alarm System.
Sec. 6-111 Maintenance of Alarm System.
Sec. 6-112 Notification of Alarm Activation.
Sec. 6-113 Faulty Alarms.
Sec. 6-114 Fire Reporting.
Sec. 6-115 False Alarms.
Sec. 6-116 General Requirements.
Sec. 6-117 Central Station Systems.
Sec. 6-118 Sprinkler System Supervision.
Sec. 6-119 Alarm Signage.
Sec. 6-120 Reset Instructions.
Sec. 6-121 Fire Alarm Signage.
Sec. 6-122 through Sec. 6-124 Reserved for Future Use.
Division VII. Hazardous Materials.
Sec. 6-125 Hazardous Materials Information Vault.
Sec. 6-126 Authority to Restrict Storage Handling and Sale.
Sec. 6-127 Material Safety Data Sheets.
Sec. 6-128 Storage Facilities.
Sec. 6-129 Standards for the Handling and Storage of Gases Adopted.
Sec. 6-130 Vehicles Carrying Hazardous Materials.
Sec. 6-131 through 6-134 Reserved for Future Use.
Division VIII. Fire Lanes.
Sec. 6-135 Fire Lanes or Emergency Vehicle Lanes-Penalties.
Sec. 6-136 through 6-137 Reserved for Future Use.
Division IX. Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems.
Sec. 6-138 Where Required.
Sec. 6-139 through Sec. 6-141 Reserved for Future Use.
Division X. Address and Premises Identification.
Sec. 6-142 Street Numbers Required.
Sec. 6-143 Placement of Street Numbers.
Sec. 6-144 Size.
Sec. 6-145 Penalty.
Sec. 6-146 through Sec. 6-149 Reserved for Future Use.
Division XI. Automatic Detection Devices.
Sec. 6-150 Automatic Detection Devices.
Sec. 6-151 Definitions.
Sec. 6-152 General Requirements.
Sec. 6-153 Locations of Detectors.
Sec. 6-154 Equipment.
Sec. 6-155 Maintenance.
Sec. 6-156 Failure to Comply.
Sec. 6-157 through Sec. 6-159 Reserved for Future Use.
Division XII. Miscellaneous Provisions.
Sec. 6-160 Occupant Capacity Signs.
Sec. 6-161 Emergency Information Forms.
Sec. 6-162 Underground Storage Tanks.
Sec. 6-163 through 6-169 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 5. PARADES AND TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES.
(REPEALED - Ord. 24-06, § 1, 3-4-24)
(REPEALED - Ord. 24-06, § 1, 3-4-24)
Sec. 6-170 through 6-269 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 6. NUISANCES.
Sec. 6-270 Definitions. (Ord. 16-14, §1, 4-14-16)
Sec. 6-271 Illustrative Enumeration of Nuisances.
Sec. 6-272 Nuisances Prohibited.
Sec. 6-273 Abatement of Nuisances. (Ord. 12-44, §2, 10-15-12)
Sec. 6-274 Abatement Fees and Collection; Penalties. (Ord. 12-44, §3, 10-15-12; Ord. 19-42, §4, 11-6-19)
Sec. 6-275 Other Powers of Board of Public Works and Safety.
Sec. 6-276 Article to be Supplemental.
Sec. 6-277 Noise Regulations.
Sec. 6-278 Tractor-Trailer Engine Compression Braking (Ord. 07-38, §2, 12-3-07)
Sec. 6-279 through 6-284 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 7. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE.
(Ord. 12-45, §1, 10-15-12)
(Ord. 12-45, §1, 10-15-12)
Sec. 6-285 Administration.
Sec. 6-286 Definitions.
Sec. 6-287 General Requirements.
Sec. 6-288 Exterior Property Areas.
Sec. 6-289 Exterior Structure.
Sec. 6-290 Extermination.
Sec. 6-291 Garbage, Refuse, and Trash.
Sec. 6-292 Maintenance of Commercial and Agricultural Properties.
Sec. 6-293 and 6-294 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 8. ABANDONED VEHICLES, JUNK CARS AND JUNK.
(Ord. 12-45, §2, 10-15-12)
(Ord. 12-45, §2, 10-15-12)
Sec. 6-295 Definitions and Application.
Sec. 6-296 Abandoned and Junk Vehicles Declared Public Nuisance.
Sec. 6-297 Time Limits.
Sec. 6-298 Removal Procedure of Public and Private Property.
Sec. 6-299 Enforcement.
Sec. 6-300 Disposal and Sale of Abandoned Vehicles.
Sec. 6-301 Towing and Storage Charges of Abandoned Vehicles
Sec. 6-302 Storage Prohibited.
Sec. 6-303 and 6-304 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 9. TRASH COLLECTION AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING.
Sec. 6-305 Definitions.
Sec. 6-306 Role of Board of Public Works and Safety.
Sec. 6-307 Department of Waste Management.
Sec. 6-308 Officials Authorized.
Sec. 6-309 User Fee.
Sec. 6-310 Rebates.
Sec. 6-311 Waste Management Fund.
Sec. 6-312 Additional Property and Residential Uses.
Sec. 6-313 Bag Limit.
Sec. 6-314 Recyclable Materials.
Sec. 6-315 Containers.
Sec. 6-316 Removal of Recyclable Materials.
Sec. 6-317 Contractor's Legal Rights.
Sec. 6-318 Donations.
Sec. 6-319 Breach of Contract.
Sec. 6-320 Voluntary Option to Participate in trash Collection and Curbside Recycling 'Opt In'.
Sec. 6-321 Voluntary Option to Participate in Leaf and Limb Program.
Sec. 6-322 through Sec. 6-328 Reserved For Future Use.
ARTICLE 10. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES REGULATED FOR THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH AND SAFETY.
Sec. 6-329 Barbed Wire and Electric Fences Restricted.
Sec. 6-330 Concealed Weapons Prohibited. (REPEALED - Ord. 12-33 - 9-5-12)
Sec. 6-331 Use of Firearms/Shooting of Birds.
Sec. 6-332 Throwing Stones, Shooting Arrows, or Other Objects Prohibited.
Sec. 6-333 Posting Advertisements on Poles Prohibited.
Sec. 6-334 Speed of Trains.
Sec. 6-335 Abandoned Iceboxes.
Sec. 6-336 Restrictions on Yard and Garage Sales.
Sec. 6-337 Conduct in Private Parking Areas.
Sec. 6-338 Littering of Streets During Construction Prohibited.
Sec. 6-339 Obstructions of Streets and Sidewalks Prohibited.
Sec. 6-340 Cleaning Sidewalks of Debris and Snow Required.
Sec. 6-341 Deposits of Snow by Commercial Enterprises Required to be Removed.
Sec. 6-342 Display of Goods For Sale Restricted.
Sec. 6-343 Unlawful Removal of Barricades Prohibited.
Sec. 6-344 Damage to Streets and Public Property Prohibited.
Sec. 6-345 Planting of Trees Restricted and Advertisements Thereon Prohibited.
Sec. 6-346 Trimming of Trees or Shrubs Required.
Sec. 6-347 Obstructing Drains or Gutters Prohibited.
Sec. 6-348 Interference with Police Dogs Prohibited.
Sec. 6-349 Smoking Regulations (Non-Smoking - No Smoking) (Ord. 12-39, §2, 10-1-12)
Sec. 6-350 Sale of Synthetic Cannabinoids (Ord. 10-31, §1, 9-8-10)
Sec. 6-351 Threatening and/or Disorderly Conduct on City Property Prohibited. (Ord. 12-74, §1, 12-3-12)
Sec. 6-352 Panhandling. (REPEALED - Ord. 16-76, §2, 1-4-17)
Sec. 6-353 Littering. (Ord. 16-25, § 1, 5-4-16)
Sec. 6-354 Consumer Fireworks Regulations. (Ord. 16-43, §1, 8-1-16)
Sec. 6-355 through 6-364 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 11. POLICE MATTERS.
Sec. 6-365 Requirements of the Chief of Police.
Sec. 6-366 Duties of Chief of Police.
Sec. 6-367 Faulty and False Alarms. (Ord. 13-10, §3, 4-1-13)
Sec. 6-368 through 6-374 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 12. MERIT SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Sec. 6-375 Definitions.
Sec. 6-376 Merit Commission - Membership.
Sec. 6-377 Merit Commission - Membership Selection Process.
Sec. 6-378 Merit Commission - Term of Office; Filling Vacancies; Removal.
Sec. 6-379 Merit Commission - Rules, Budget, Legal Assistance.
Sec. 6-380 Rules and Procedures of the Commission Governing the Police Department.
Sec. 6-381 Appointment and Removal of Police Department Members.
Sec. 6-382 Persons Eligible for Appointment.
Sec. 6-383 Promotions in Rank.
Sec. 6-384 Performance Ratings System.
Sec. 6-385 Probationary Promotions.
Sec. 6-386 Disciplinary Actions.
Sec. 6-387 Retirement Age.
Sec. 6-388 Reduction in Police Force.
Sec. 6-389 Rules of Procedures; Amendments.
Sec. 6-390 Departmental Rank.
Sec. 6-391 Implementation of Merit Plan; Departmental Structure.
Sec. 6-392 Merit Commission to Have Exclusive Responsibility for Hiring, Promotion and Discipline.
Sec. 6-393 through 6-399 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 13. MERIT SYSTEM FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
(REPEALED - Ord. 20-26, § 2, 10-5-20)
(REPEALED - Ord. 20-26, § 2, 10-5-20)
Sec. 6-400 through 6-424 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 14. RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE.
Sec. 6-425 through 6-450 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 15. FIRE DEPARTMENT MERIT SYSTEM.
(Ord. 20-26, § 3, 10-5-20)
(Ord. 20-26, § 3, 10-5-20)
Sec. 6-451 Establishment of Merit System.
Sec. 6-452 Commissioner Requirements.
Sec. 6-453 Commissioner Terms.
Sec. 6-454 Commission Rules.
Sec. 6-455 Elections.
Sec. 6-456 Appointment and Removal of Department Member.
Sec. 6-457 Department Member Qualifications.
Sec. 6-458 Department Member Application, Tests, Vacancies, and Appointments.
Sec. 6-459 Probationary Period Upon Appointment.
Sec. 6-460 Fire Department Chief and Deputy Chief.
Sec. 6-461 Promotions; Performance Ratings.
Sec. 6-462 Discipline by the Commission; Appeal.
Sec. 6-463 Summary Discipline by the Chief; Review.
Sec. 6-464 Retirement Age.
Sec. 6-465 Temporary Leave of Absence.
Sec. 6-466 Requirement Regarding Certified Employees.
Sec. 6-467 through 6-499 Reserved for Future Use.
ARTICLE 16. HOTELS AND PLACES OF PUBLIC LODGING REGULATIONS
(Ord. 19-21, § 2, 9-16-19)
(Ord. 19-21, § 2, 9-16-19)
Division I. Purpose, Applicability and Definitions.
Sec. 6-500 Purpose.
Sec. 6-501 Applicability.
Sec. 6-502 Definitions.
Division II. Application and Renewal Requirements; Inspections; Denial of Hotel License.
Sec. 6-503 License Requirement.
Sec. 6-504 Application for Hotel License.
Sec. 6-505 Renewal of a Hotel License.
Sec. 6-506 Application Review and Grounds for Denial of a Hotel License.
Sec. 6-507 Transfer of Hotel License Prohibited.
Division III. Hotel Licensee Probation and Revocation, Appeals.
Sec. 6-508 Probation.
Sec. 6-509 Hotel License Revocation.
Sec. 6-510 Revocation or Denial Hearings.
Sec. 6-511 Appeals.
Sec. 6-512 Security Requirements for Continued Heightened Calls for Service Ratios.
Division IV. Rules and Regulations, Severability.
Sec. 6-513 Rules and Regulations.
Sec. 6-514 Severability.
Sec. 6-515 through 6-535 Reserved for Future Use.