CHAPTER 6
SAFETY DEPARTMENTS AND REGULATIONS
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)
 
   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)
   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)
   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)
   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)
   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)
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.