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ABANDONMENT
animal 505.18
excavations 521.03
gasoline service station 1337.02
refrigerator, airtight container 521.01
wells (see WELLS, ABANDONED)
ACCESSORY USE (see USE REGULATIONS)
ACCIDENT
impounding vehicle 303.08
injurious material on street 311.01
off-highway motorcycle 375.07
realty, damaging 335.14
snowmobile or all purpose vehicle 375.07
street, on 335.12
ADDRESS (see BUILDING NUMBERING)
ADMISSIONS TAX (see also TAXATION)
appeals 173.11
certificate of registration; fee 173.10
collection 173.04
definitions 173.01
determination of amount due 173.08
exclusions 173.03
failure to remit 173.05
late penalty 173.05
levied 173.02
penalty 173.99
price printed on tickets 173.06
rules and regulation 173.09
statement and remittance 173.04
temporary or transient places 173.07
ADOPTION BY REFERENCE
International Property Maintenance Code 1335.01
Ohio Building Code 1329.01
Ohio Plumbing Code 1325.01
Residential Dwelling Code 1321.01
sewer improvement rules and standards 943.05
ADVERTISING (see also SIGNS)
fireworks sale; prohibited 1519.04(e)
massage, unlawful advertising 533.17
traffic control device, on 313.07
AIDING OR ABETTING 501.10
AIR CONDITIONING
permit fee 1309.05(e)
AIR POLLUTION
noxious or offensive odors 521.09
vehicle air cleaner required 337.25
AIRTIGHT CONTAINER
abandoned 521.01
ALARM
ALARM SYSTEMS
authority to install 971.01
compliance 971.01
copy of instructions to Mayor 971.07(e)
equipment requirements 971.07
fire (see FIRE ALARM)
inspections 971.07(h)
local; permit 971.05
Municipal liability 971.08
penalty 971.99
permit
bond; fee; insurance 977.971
required; fee 971.10
revocation 971.07(j)
rules and regulations 971.09
smoke detector (see SMOKE DETECTOR)
ALCOHOL (see INTOXICANTS; INTOXICATION)
ALLEY
defined 301.03
parking in 351.11
right of way
entering 331.17
speed limit 333.03
turning into 331.11
ALL PURPOSE VEHICLE (see also RECREATIONAL VEHICLE)
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
penalty 375.99
registration 375.06
Traffic Code application 375.03
AMENDMENTS
Charter Chtr. X
Codified Ordinances 101.04
Flood Plain District regulations 1177.22
Ohio Building Code 1329.11
Ohio Fire Code 1501.13
ordinance or resolution 121.03(c)
Subdivision Regulations 1123.05
telecommunication right of way permits 709.03
ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES
freeway, prohibited on 303.06(b)
lights, emblem 337.10
ANIMALS
abandoning 505.18
barns or sheds 505.15
bird sanctuary 505.24
bites; quarantine 505.12
coloring rabbits or baby poultry 505.22
cruelty 505.21
definitions 505.01
dogs
barking or howling 505.16
dangerous; vicious 505.11
health nuisance 505.26
license and registration 505.06
police dog 525.16
pound 505.05
property damage 505.26
runs, construction of 505.14
service; assaulting 525.16
vicious 505.11
dogs, impounding
disposition 505.09
maximum number 505.131
notice to owner; redemption 505.08
records and receipts 505.10
running at large 505.07
dwellings, near 505.15
food stores, prohibited in 505.25
freeway, on 303.06
hunting prohibited 505.23
killing or injuring 505.19
noxious odors from shelters 521.09
nuisances 505.16
penalty 505.99
pigeons 505.17
poisoning 505.20
police horse, assaulting 525.16
poultry sale or display 505.22
property damage 505.16
rodent-free maintenance of dwellings 1353.05
running at large 505.13
sidewalk, defacing 521.04
street, on 303.05
ANIMAL WARDEN
badge 505.04
duties 505.03
office established; appointment 505.02
permit fee; insurance 977.973
repeat service for wild animals or rodents 973.01
uniforms; vehicles; equipment 505.04
APARTMENT (see DWELLING)
APPEALS
Board (see BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS)
contractor's certificate of registration 1313.03
erosion and sediment control 1129.15
excise tax on lodgings 171.06
flood damage reduction 1125.05
income tax 175.2503
rain barrel systems 1389.05
storm water management 1128.18
subdivision approval 1123.04
tree removal permit 1359.05
unsafe structures 1353.11
zoning (see BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS)
ARCHITECT, LANDSCAPE (see LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT)
ARCHITECT, MUNICIPAL
alternates 1301.03(b)
conflict of interest 1301.04(c)
position created; duties 1301.03(a)
qualifications; appointment 1301.03(b)
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
authority 1305.08
building moving approval 1343.08
composition; duties Chtr. V-2
meetings 1305.09
members
compensation 1305.05
conflict of interest 1305.06
number; officials as Chtr. V-2
qualifications 1305.04
removal 1305.03
vacancy 1305.02
plans and specifications
fees 1305.11
review of 1305.10
submitted 1305.11
purposes 1305.07
Secretary 1305.081
unsafe structures; hearings 1353.09
ARREST
resisting 525.09
ARSON
conditions governing 541.02
determining property value 541.01
laws, posting 1501.06
ASSAULT
domestic violence 537.14
inciting to violence 509.011
negligent 537.04
physical harm 537.03
temporary protection order 537.15
vehicular assault in construction zone 537.021
ASSEMBLY
disturbing lawful 509.04
prohibited over 100 509.10
ATTEMPT 501.09
AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES
card activated access to 911 707.02
fees; bonds; insurance 767.707
penalty 707.99
surveillance cameras
location 707.03
required 707.01
AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT
Building Commissioner's authority 1383.02
definitions 1383.01
existing buildings 1383.06
maintenance 1383.05
plan approval 1383.04
required, when 1383.03
type 1383.04
AUXILIARY POLICE UNIT 139.03
BAD CHECK 545.09
BANKS
ATM's (see AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES)
BARRICADES AND WARNING LIGHTS
excavations, required for 905.01(b)
BEER (see INTOXICANTS; INTOXICATION)
BETTING (see GAMBLING)
BICYCLE (see also MOTORCYCLE)
applicability of regulations 373.01
electric 373.10
equipment 373.06
freeway, on 303.06
impounding 373.09
license required; fee; decal 373.04
locks 373.08
motorized (see MOTORIZED BICYCLE)
operating vehicle on 331.41
parking 373.07(p), (q)
parent's responsibility 373.03
penalty 373.99
registration 373.04(c)
riders under eleven 373.05
riding regulations 373.07
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)
BLASTING (see also EXPLOSIVES)
blasting caps 1361.09
detonating devices 1361.06
drill holes 1361.10
electrical firing; connections 1361.12
exceptions 1361.15
explosive containers; opening, disposition 1361.07
hours 1361.04
inspector to supervise; fee 1361.03
insurance 1361.02
misfires; waiting period 1361.11
penalty 1361.99
permit; required; removal 1361.01
rules and regulations by Engineer 1361.16
utilities notified 1361.05
BLIND PERSON (see HANDICAPPED PERSONS)
BLIND WORKER'S PRODUCTS
declaration of public concern 733.01
definitions 733.02
fees; bond; insurance 767.733
labeling 733.03
misrepresentation 733.05
penalty 733.99
BLOCKS (see SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS)
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Chairman; secretary; officers Chtr. V-12(D)
filing fee 1149.03
Flood Plain District
appeals; variances; exceptions 1177.18
hearings and decisions 1177.19
rules 1177.18
hearings on
soil removal permit 1371.02
tree removal permit 1359.04
journal; rules Chtr. V-12(D)
meetings Chtr. V-12(D)
members
compensation Chtr. V-12(D)
composition; term Chtr. V-12(B)
quorum Chtr. V-12(D)
vacancy; removal Chtr. V-12(C)
powers and duties Chtr. V-12(A)
variances, granting 1105.02
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (see also individual board or commission)
continuance under new Charter Chtr. XII-2
established; Council powers Chtr. V-1
meetings (see MEETINGS, OPEN PUBLIC)
BOAT (see RECREATIONAL VEHICLE)
BOND
Animal Warden 505.02
Council requires; premium paid Chtr. III-7
employees, municipal 153.02
erosion and sediment control 1129.12
fireworks exhibition 1519.02(c)
storm water management 1128.15
subdivision improvements
in lieu of 1119.15
maintenance 1119.16(b)
State law applicable Chtr. IX-1
temporary or transient entertainment 173.07
tree removal 1359.07
BOOKMAKING (see GAMBLING)
BOUNDARIES
Municipality Chtr. I-2
wards, adjustment after census Chtr. XII-8
BRAKES (see VEHICLE EQUIPMENT)
BRASS KNUCKLES (see WEAPONS)
BRIDGE
dropping objects onto highway or waters 541.09
parking on prohibited 351.03(m)
pedestrian on 371.10
speed on 333.05
BUILDING (see also CONSTRUCTION; DWELLING)
Code (see BUILDING CODE)
definitions 1113.06
demolition
costs as a lien 1353.13
inspection fee 1309.05(g)
permit fee 1309.05(b)
required when 1353.02(c)
exterior property areas maintenance 1355.02
floor area, calculating 1309.01
floor space defined 1309.01
height
defined 1113.10
exceptions 1181.02
limits 1181.01
Motorist Service Districts 1173.06
Office-Laboratory Districts 1173.06
Production-Distribution Districts 1173.06
moving (see BUILDING, MOVING)
permit (see BUILDING PERMIT)
property inspection
appeals 1387.09
authorized 1387.01
corrections prior to sale or lease 1387.04
demolition expenses 1387.07
emergencies; order to repair or vacate 1387.05
notice, noncompliance with 1387.04
notice of violation 1387.03
placards 1387.06
right of entry 1387.02
rules and regulations 1387.08
violations 1387.10
unsafe (see UNSAFE STRUCTURES)
use change 1309.20
BUILDING CODE (see also BUILDING CODE, OHIO)
electrical (see NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE)
exterior maintenance (see INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE)
penalty 1309.99
BUILDING CODE, OHIO
adoption 1329.01
amendments 1329.11
compliance 1329.04
conflict 1329.08
enforcement 1329.09
existing structures 1329.05
file copies 1329.10
penalty 1329.99
purpose 1329.02
scope 1329.03
stop work order 1329.07
violations 1329.06
BUILDING COMMISSIONER (see also PUBLIC SERVANT)
appearance citations, authority to issue 131.06
Architectural Review Board meeting attendance 1305.08(e)
bond 153.01
duties 138.01
enforcement of
Building Code 138.01
flood area construction 1375.12
Flood Plain District regulations 1177.16
Zoning Code 1149.01
flood area construction permit review 1375.04
office created 137.01(a)
property inspections 1387.01
supervision of Electrical and Plumbing Inspector 1301.02
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Building Inspectors 138.03
duties; enforcement by Chtr. V-10
established Chtr. V-1
petty cash fund 138.02
BUILDING, MOVING
Architectural Review Board approval 1343.08
bond, cash deposit 1343.05(a)
building and lot encumbrance free, taxes paid 1343.05(c)
inspections 1343.06
insurance 1343.05(b)
Law Director's authority 1343.10
penalty 1343.99
permit
application 1343.02
expiration and renewal 1343.04
fee 1309.05(b)
issuance standards 1343.07
required 1343.01
two parts 1343.03
streets designated 1343.09
utilities letters of clearance 1343.05(d)
BUILDING NUMBERING
display required 1349.02
map acceptance 1349.01
penalty 1349.99
BUILDING OFFICIAL
Ohio Building Code 1329.09
BUILDING PERMIT
Building Commissioner, issued by 1301.01(b)
cost certification 1309.02
deposit required for
damage; waste or dirt removal 1309.06
professional services 1309.07
fees
late application 1309.98
lump sum; exceptions 1309.04
refund 1309.03
separate; schedule of 1309.05
grading approval required 1309.12
landscaping plans required 1309.08
rain barrel systems 1309.24
underground utilities completed prior to 1119.19
BUMPER HEIGHTS 337.29
BUMPERS 337.01(d)
BURNING (see OPEN BURNING)
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
BUSINESS
fees; bonds; insurance 767.705
hours of operation prohibited 705.01
BUSINESS DISTRICT
defined 301.06
speed 333.03
BUSINESS DISTRICT, LOCAL (see also ZONING DISTRICTS)
applicability of other regulations 1165.09(a)
area regulations; lots 1165.04
conflicting regulations 1165.09(b)
development plans 1165.08
intent 1165.01
regulations established; conformance 1165.02
uses permitted 1165.03
yard regulations 1165.05
CABLE TELEVISION CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS
customer dissatisfaction with service 946.04
definitions 946.02
penalty 946.99
policy 946.01
safety 946.05
standards 946.03
CABLE TELEVISION REGULATIONS
rates and charges
adoption 766.01
copies 766.02
public comment 766.03
schedule 767.766
CALENDAR, VILLAGE
meeting dates on 103.02
posting and mailing 103.03
CAMPER (see RECREATIONAL VEHICLE)
CANDY
adulterated 537.13
CANVASSING (see SOLICITING OR CANVASSING)
CARNIVAL (see ENTERTAINMENT)
CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS 549.02
CAR SEAT, CHILDREN'S 337.26
CAT (see ANIMALS)
CATTLE (see ANIMALS)
CELL PHONE
texting while driving prohibited 331.43
CEMETERY
Mayfield Union Cemetery District Ch. 965
permit fee; bond; insurance 977.965
CHARTER
amendments Chtr. X
effective date Chtr. XII-1
effect on existing laws and rights Chtr. XII-3
interpretation Chtr. XII-5
Review Commission Chtr. XI
revised copies distributed Chtr. XII-9.1
savings clause Chtr. XII-6
CHAUFFEUR'S LICENSE (see DRIVER'S LICENSE)
CHEATING 517.05
CHECKS (see also FINANCE)
passing bad 545.09
CHILDREN (see JUVENILE; MINOR)
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM 337.26
CHURCH
yard or parking lot, prohibited conduct 509.09
CIGARETTES (see TOBACCO PRODUCTS)
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
established; members 131.04
Mayor, supervision by and advice to 131.04
CIVIL RIGHTS
interfering with 525.13
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
classification of service Chtr. V-6(B)
composition; term; removal Chtr. V-6(A)
duties Chtr. V-6(C)
established Chtr. V-1
CLERK OF COUNCIL (see COUNCIL)
CODIFIED ORDINANCES (see also
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS)
amendment, effect of 101.04
calendar 101.03
citation 101.01
conflicting provisions 101.06
definitions, general 101.01
headings 101.01
legislative intent 101.07
penalty, general 101.99
repeal, effect of 101.04
revivor 101.04
rules of construction 101.03
section references 101.05
severability 101.08
time computation 101.03
COERCION 537.09
COIN MACHINE
definition 545.01
slug use 545.11
tampering 545.12
COMMERCIAL AND HEAVY VEHICLE
air cleaner required 337.25
brakes 337.18
bumper heights 337.29
chains, spikes or lugs 339.10
definitions 341.01
driver (see COMMERCIAL DRIVERS)
explosives, transporting 339.06
height, maximum 339.03
highway maintenance vehicle 301.161
hitchhikers prohibited 339.12(i)
length, maximum 339.03
lights (see VEHICLE LIGHTS)
loading areas (see OFF-STREET LOADING)
loads (see VEHICLE LOADS)
local streets, use 339.02
markings required 339.12(f)
motor transportation company 339.12
mud flaps 339.05
mud, tracking 339.08
parking in residential districts 1157.07
private motor carriers 339.12
radioactive material transport (see RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS)
route information on request 339.04
slower vehicles to use right lane 331.01
slow-moving, lights and emblem 337.10
snow plows (see SNOW PLOW OPERATORS)
towing requirements 339.07
truck defined 301.49
truck routes 339.02
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
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT
waste containers; fees 767.701
COMMISSION ON AGING
advisory to Council 147.04
Chairman 147.04
Coordinator 147.02(a)
funding 147.06
meetings 147.05
members
age qualifications 147.02(a)
compensation 147.03
term 147.02(b)
powers and duties 147.04
quorum 147.05
COMMISSIONS (see BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS)
COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLAN 1117.10
COMPANIES (see ORGANIZATIONS)
COMPENSATION
improper 525.11
COMPLICITY 501.10
COMPOUNDING A CRIME 525.04
COMPUTER, LAPTOP OR TABLET (see ELECTRONIC
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE)
CONDOMINIUM (see also DWELLING)
Building Code compliance 1379.04(b)
certificate of occupancy 1379.04(b), (c)
definitions 1379.03
developer's right of access 1379.06(k)
equal opportunity 1379.08
Housing Code compliance 1379.04(c)
legal remedies 1379.09
notice of conversion 1379.06
penalty 1379.99
public offering statement
amendments 1379.05(b)
disclosures 1379.05(a)
filing; fee 1379.04(a)
promotional use 1379.05(c)
purchasers, delivered to 1379.06(m)
tenants, delivered to 1379.06(g)
purchaser's right to cancel 1379.06(n)
regulations
applicability 1379.02(c)
construction 1379.02(a)
purpose 1379.01
severability 1379.02(b)
tenants, protection of 1379.06
unlawful representations 1379.07
warranty compliance; escrow account 1379.04(d)
CONFLICT OF INTEREST 525.15
CONSPIRACY 501.13
CONSPIRACY 501.13
CONSTRUCTION (see also BUILDING)
Building Code (see BUILDING CODE, OHIO)
building marking system program
building construction identification signage 1522.01
building systems signage requirement 1522.02
buildings with emergency power 1522.04
buildings with multiple, non-communicating
Fire Department connection 1522.05
penalty 1522.99
posting of certificate of occupancy
and occupant load 1522.03
deposit required for
damage; waste or dirt removal 1309.06
professional services 1309.07
dirt or trash deposited on street 521.07
driveways required before 1369.01
Engineer inspections; deposit 1309.19
excavation, grading, filling, permit fees 1309.09
flood areas (see FLOOD HAZARD AREAS)
grades (see GRADING)
inspection fees 1309.05(g)
landscaping required 1309.18
occupancy before completion 1309.18
permit (see BUILDING PERMIT)
sidewalks (see SIDEWALK)
soil removal (see SOIL REMOVAL)
stop work order 1329.07
swimming pool (see SWIMMING POOL)
trailers
defined 1347.01
enclosure 1347.02
penalty 1347.99
permit application; period 1347.03
trash containers or enclosures 1363.05
vehicular assault in construction zone 537.021
CONTRACT (see also FINANCE)
advertising for bids; award 123.02
conflict of interest Chtr. XII-7
interest, unlawful 525.10
Law Director approval of form and legality 121.03
CONTRACTOR
certificate of registration
appeal 1313.03
application 1313.02
exceptions 1313.07
fee 1309.05(g)
insurance
evidence of 1309.23
required 1313.05
renewal 1313.04
required 1313.01
revocation; suspension 1313.06
home improvement
definitions 1315.01
penalty 1315.99
prohibition 1315.02
CONTROL
physical 333.01
CORONER'S VEHICLE
exemptions 303.041
right of way 331.21
CORPORATION (see ORGANIZATION)
COUNCIL (see also PUBLIC SERVANT)
Clerk
appointment; duties Chtr. III-6
attendance at meetings 121.01(h)
records kept Chtr. III-8(A)
committees
standing; special 121.06
subpoena of witnesses 121.09
compensation maximum 121.13
departments, boards, commissions Chtr. V-1
employees of Chtr. III-16
Fire and Police Department response outside Village 121.12
journal Chtr. III-8(A)
legislative powers Chtr. III-10
meetings
adjournment 121.08
agenda 121.01(f)
dates on Village calendar 103.02(a)
debate rules 121.04
location 103.02(b)
Mayor's attendance Chtr. IV-4
order of business 121.01(j)
parliamentary procedure 121.07
regular Chtr. III-8(A), 121.01(a)
regulations 121.01
special Chtr. III-8(B), 121.01(b)
members
compensation Chtr. III-7
composition Chtr. III-1
conflict of interest 525.15
qualifications Chtr. III-4
quorum Chtr. III-8(A), 121.01(m)
removal Chtr. III-17
term Chtr. III-1
vacancies Chtr. III-9
minutes 121.02
Municipal government education Chtr. XII-2
Municipal vehicle title, permission to transfer 121.10
ordinances (see ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS)
organization Chtr. III-5
power to levy taxes limited Chtr. IX-2
President
bond 153.01
disputes with Mayor 121.11
Presiding Officer, as 121.01(g)
selection; duties Chtr. III-15
succeeds Mayor in vacancy Chtr. IV-8
President Pro Tem; selection, succession Chtr. III-15
purchases, approval of 123.02
salaries and compensation fixed by Chtr. III-7