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.

(b) The Table of Contents preceding each component code, and the sectional analysis preceding each chapter.

A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT

height, lot area and yard

requirements 1161.03

requirements 1133.05

uses

accessory

conditional 1133.04

permitted 1133.03

principal

conditional 1133.02

permitted 1133.01

ABANDONMENT

animal 505.04

excavations 521.03

refrigerator, airtight

container 521.01

ACCIDENT

impounding vehicle 303.08

injurious material on street 311.01

off-highway motorcycle 375.07

property other than

street, on 335.13, 335.14

realty, damaging 335.14

snowmobile or all purpose

vehicle 375.07

street, on 335.12

unattended vehicle 335.12, 335.13

ADOPTION BY REFERENCE

Ohio Fire Code 1501.01

ADVERTISING

license

exceptions 705.03

fees 705.02

required 705.01

massage, unlawful advertising 533.14

penalty 705.99

traffic control device, on 313.07

AIDING OR ABETTING 501.10

AIR POLLUTION

noxious or offensive odors 521.09

vehicle air cleaner required 337.25

AIRTIGHT CONTAINER

abandoned 521.01

ALARM

false alarm 509.07

ALCOHOL (see INTOXICANTS;

INTOXICATION)

ALLEY

defined 301.03

parking in 351.11

right of way

entering 331.17

leaving 331.22, 331.23

speed limit 333.03

turning into 331.11

ALL PURPOSE VEHICLE

accident report 375.07

bicycle path use prohibited 373.11

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

rules 375.09

speed limits 375.08

Traffic Code application 375.03

AMUSEMENT DEVICES

definitions 709.01

gambling prohibited 709.05

inspections 709.06

license

application; fee 709.03

duration; nontransferable 709.04

required 709.02

revocation 709.07

penalty 709.99

AMUSEMENT, PLACE OF

trespass on place of

public amusement 541.10

ANNEXATIONS

conditions 121.05

ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES

freeway, prohibited on 303.06(b)

lights, emblem 337.10

ANIMALS

abandoning 505.04

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 wild animals 505.13

definitions 505.001

dog registration 505.03

dogs, dangerous 505.14

excrement, removal of 505.08(b), (c)

freeway, on 303.06

hunting prohibited 505.11

impounding and disposition 505.02

killing or injuring 505.05

noxious odors from shelters 521.09

nuisance 505.08

poisoning 505.06

police dog or horse 525.15

running at large 505.01

sidewalk, defacing 521.04

snakes, restricted 505.13

street, on 303.05

APPEAL

fence permit denial 1169.09(b)

Ohio Fire Code 1501.13

peddlers and solicitors 721.05

Zoning Code 1127.01 et seq.

AREA REQUIREMENTS

modifications and

exceptions 1181.01

ARREST

resisting 525.09

ARSON

conditions governing 541.02

determining property value 541.01

posting laws 1511.04

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

public place, nonsmoking 521.10

street, on; permit 311.02

ASSURED CLEAR

DISTANCE 331.09, 333.03

ATTEMPT 501.09

B-1 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS

DISTRICT

height, lot area and yard

requirements 1161.03

principal buildings 1161.01

requirements 1141.05

uses

accessory

conditional 1141.04

permitted 1141.03

principal

conditional 1141.02

permitted 1141.01

B-2 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

height, lot area and yard

requirements 1161.03

principal buildings 1161.01

requirements 1143.05

uses

accessory

conditional 1143.04

permitted 1143.03

principal

conditional 1143.03

permitted 1143.01

B-3 HIGHWAY-ORIENTED BUSINESS

DISTRICT

height, lot area and yard

requirements 1161.03

principal buildings 1161.01

requirements 1145.05

uses

accessory

conditional 1145.04

permitted 1145.03

principal

conditional 1145.02

permitted 1145.01

BAD CHECK 545.09

BARRICADES AND WARNING LIGHTS

required 521.03

BEER (see INTOXICANTS;

INTOXICATION)

BETTING (see GAMBLING)

BICYCLE (see also MOTORCYCLE)

bell, signal device 373.05

brakes 373.06

defined 301.04

electric 373.12

freeway, on 303.06

handle bars 373.02

lights 373.06

motorized 301.04(b), 373.10

parking 373.09

paths exclusively for bicycles 373.11

reckless operation 373.02(d), 373.08

reflector 373.06

riding abreast 373.04

right side of street 373.07

seat, use 373.02

Traffic Code application 373.01

traffic rules, obedience 373.07

vehicle, attaching to 373.03

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

right of way 371.02

BOND

community antenna television

system 713.16

BONFIRES 1511.04

BOOKMAKING (see GAMBLING)

BOUNDARIES, MINIMUM Chtr. 1.02

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

pedestrian on 371.10

speed on 333.05

BUDGET

adjustments, limited 121.04

BUFFER ZONES

construction 1170.06

procedure 1170.04

sites affected 1170.03

standards 1170.07

BUILDING

defined 1121.01(a)(10)

erection, reconstruction,

alteration 1131.02

moving (see MOVING BUILDINGS)

numbering (see BUILDING NUMBERING)

permit (see BUILDING PERMIT)

unsafe (see UNSAFE STRUCTURES)

BUILDING NUMBERING

assignment and placement 1325.02

penalty 1325.99

required 1325.01

BUILDING PERMIT

application 1125.01(b)

fees 1315.02

grant or refusal 1125.01(a)

pending applications 1125.06

required 1315.01

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

stops, parking in 351.10

BUSINESS DISTRICT

defined 301.06

speed 333.03

CABLE TELEVISION (see COMMUNITY ANTENNA

TELEVISION SYSTEM)

CANDY

adulterated 537.13

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

texting while driving prohibited 333.11

use prohibited while driving 335.032

CELLULAR OR WIRELESS

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

approval standards 1173.04, 1173.05

definitions 1173.02

maintenance 1173.06

purpose 1173.01

removal 1173.06

use regulations 1173.03

CERTIFICATE OF TITLE

motor vehicle 335.08

off-highway motorcycle, all

purpose vehicle 375.08

CHARTER REVIEW

COMMISSION Chtr.12.02, 12.03

CHEATING 517.05

CHECKS

passing bad 545.09

CHILDREN (see JUVENILE; MINOR)

CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM 337.26

CIGARETTES, TOBACCO OR ALTERNATE NICOTINE PRODUCTS

illegal distribution to minors 537.16

CIVIL RIGHTS

interfering with 525.13

ethnic intimidation 541.08

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD CHTR. 9.01, 9.02

CLERK-TREASURER

as Flood Damage Prevention

Administrator 1333.12

interest charges on past due

accounts 135.05

merger of offices 135.01

purchase of fuel 135.02

CODIFIED ORDINANCES (see also

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS)

conflict provisions 101.06

definitions 101.02

designation; citation; heading 101.01

determination of

legislative intent 101.07

penalty 101.99

revivor; effect of

amendment or repeal 101.04

rules of construction 101.03

section references 101.05

severability 101.08

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

chains, spikes or lugs 339.10

definitions 341.01

explosives, transporting 339.06

height, maximum 339.03

highway maintenance vehicle 301.161

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

parking prohibitions 351.15

permit, special 339.01, 339.02

road service vehicle 301.321, 333.031

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, 339.02

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

COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM

annexation, effect 713.04

definitions 713.02

discriminatory practices

prohibited 713.06

forfeiture 713.15

franchise

fee 713.12

term 713.17

grant of nonexclusive

franchise 713.03

liability and

indemnification 713.11

manner of giving notices 713.18

noncompetition with related

services 713.10

performance bond 713.16

rates 713.07

rules and regulations 713.08

separability 713.19

service standards and

requirements 713.05

short title 713.01

street occupancy conditions 713.09

tampering with installation 713.14

transfer approval 713.13

COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA

annual inspection 195.09

annual re-evaluation 195.08

commercial and industrial
application fee 195.05

eligibility 195.03

established 195.02

Housing Council 195.07

Housing Officer 195.06

percentage of tax exemption 195.04

purpose 195.01

Tax Incentive Review Council 195.07

COMPANIES (see ORGANIZATIONS)

COMPENSATION

improper 525.11

COMPLICITY 501.10

COMPOUNDING A CRIME 525.04

COMPUTER CRIMES 501.01, 545.01

CONDITIONAL USES

application; requirements 1125.03

procedure 1125.05

CONTRACT

interest, unlawful 525.10

procedures CHTR. 4.14

CONTROL

physical 333.01

reasonable 331.34, 333.08

CORONER’S VEHICLE

exemption 303.041

right of way 331.21

CORPORATION (see ORGANIZATION)

COUNCIL

authority CHTR. 4.01

districting plan amendment 147.07

meetings

executive sessions 121.03

regular 121.01

special, notice 121.02

organization CHTR. 4.07

qualifications CHTR. 4.03

quorum CHTR. 4.04

traffic control powers 305.01

vacancies CHTR. 4.06

COUNTERFEIT CONTROLLED

SUBSTANCES 513.13

COURT

definitions 1121.01(a)(15) et seq.

modifications and

exceptions 1181.01

projections, into 1185.01

CREDIT CARD

defined 545.01

misuse 545.10

CRIME (see OFFENSE)

CRIMINAL DAMAGING AND

ENDANGERING 541.03

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 541.04

CRIMINAL TOOLS 545.19

CROSSWALK

defined 301.09

obstructing 331.33

parking on prohibited 351.03

pedestrian right of way 371.01

CRUELTY

animals 505.07, 505.071

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

cuts 905.05

driving over 331.37

parking on prohibited 351.03

CURFEW

definitions 531.06

employer's responsibility 531.04

enforcement 531.05

exceptions 531.02

hours 531.01

parental responsibility 531.03

penalty 531.99

probationary license 335.031

temporary instruction permit 335.03

DANCES AND DANCE HALLS

closing or vacating 717.12

definitions 717.02

exceptions 717.02

hall license

duration 717.08

forfeiture; issuance of

new license 717.10

investigation; inspection 717.06

issuance 717.07

posting 717.09

required; fee 717.05

penalty 717.99

permit

application 717.04

required; fee 717.03

right of entry 717.13

sanitary conditions; stairways 717.11

DANGEROUS ORDNANCE (see also

WEAPONS)

defined 549.01

exceptions 549.01(k)

failure to secure 549.05

possession 545.19

DAY CARE CENTER 1121.01(a)(57)

DEFINITIONS

culpability 501.08

curfew 531.06

dangerous ordnance 549.01

detention 525.01

drug abuse 513.01

drug paraphernalia 513.12

explosives 549.01

fences 1169.03

fireworks 1519.01

flood hazard 1333.04

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

open burning 1511.01

peddlers and solicitors 721.01

physical harm 501.01

property 501.01

public servant 525.01

sexual offenses 533.01

Subdivision Regulations 1101.01

theft and fraud 545.01

Traffic Code Ch. 301

weapons 549.01

zoning 1121.01

DEFRAUDING

creditors 545.17

DEMOLITION 1329.05

DERELICTION OF DUTY 525.12

DESECRATION 541.07

DETENTION

defined 525.01

shoplifters 545.04

DISCRIMINATION

ethnic intimidation 541.08

DISORDERLY CONDUCT

disturbing others 509.03

inducing panic 509.06

intoxicated persons 509.03

riot (see RIOT)

DISTURBING THE PEACE

muffler noise 337.20

racing vehicle motor 331.36

squealing tires, peeling 331.36

vehicle exhaust noise 331.36

DOGS (see ANIMALS)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 537.14

DRAG RACING 333.07

DRAINAGE

compliance required 521.05

DRIVER'S LICENSE

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

parking in front of 351.03

right of way

entering 331.17

leaving 331.22, 331.23

turning into 331.11

DRIVING

accident (see ACCIDENT)

allowing another to drive

illegally 335.05

approaching stationary public safety,

emergency, road

service vehicle 333.031

assured clear

distance 331.09, 333.03

backing vehicle 331.13

bicycle path use prohibited 373.11

cell phone use prohibited 335.032

certificate of title required 335.08

change of course 331.14, 331.34

closed road, on 331.26, 331.44

construction zone,
vehicular assault in 537.021

control of vehicle 331.34, 333.08

crosswalk, obstructing 331.33

divided street 331.31

driver's view, control 331.25, 337.21

drunk or drugged 333.01

earplugs prohibited 331.43

electronic wireless communication

device use prohibited

while driving 335.032

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

golf cart 345.03

grade crossing 331.39, 331.40

hazardous zones 331.07

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

one-way street 331.30

operate defined 301.201

OVI suspension, under 335.071

passing

left of center 331.05

left side 331.03

no passing zones 331.07

right side 331.02, 331.04

racing motor 331.36

reckless

failure to control 331.34, 333.08

full time and attention 331.34

prohibited 333.09

willful, wanton disregard 333.02

right of way

funeral procession 331.24

intersections 331.16

public safety vehicle 331.21,

331.211

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

signals for turning or

stopping 331.14, 331.15

speed (see SPEED)

squealing tires 331.36

starting vehicle 331.13

stopping vehicle 333.04

stop signs

emergency or public

safety vehicle 331.20

operation at 331.14, 331.19

street racing 333.07

street under repair 331.26

suspended license 335.074

texting prohibited 333.11

turning

driveway, alley or building 331.11

intersection, at 331.10

left, right of way 331.17

right on red 313.03(c)

signals 331.14, 331.15

U turn 331.12

unsafe vehicle 337.01

water covered street, on 331.44

weaving 331.34

willful, wanton disregard 333.02

wrongful entrustment

of a motor vehicle 335.05

yellow line 331.07

yield signs, operation at 331.18

DRUG ABUSE

adulterated food 537.13

controlled substance test;

offender to pay 513.14

counterfeit controlled

substances 513.13

definitions 513.01

driving under influence 333.01

drug paraphernalia 513.12,513.121

drug samples 513.08

hypodermic, possession and

dispensing 513.04, 513.10

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 513.03

walking on street under

influence 371.09

weapon using while

intoxicated 549.03

DRUNK DRIVING 333.01

DUI 333.01

E CIGARETTES 537.16

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT CHTR. 14.02

ELECTIONS CHTR. 6.02

ELECTRIC BICYCLES 373.12

ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE

MOBILITY DEVICE 371.12

ELECTRONIC WIRELESS

COMMUNICATION DEVICE

dissemination of private sexual

image 533.15

texting while driving prohibited 333.11

use prohibited while driving 335.032

EMBLEM

motor vehicle, illegal use 525.14

EMERGENCY

false alarm 509.07

misconduct at 509.05

misuse of 911 system 537.12

traffic direction 303.02

EMERGENCY VEHICLE (see also

PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLE)

approaching when stationary 333.031

defined 301.11

exceptions 303.041

following, parking near 331.27

siren, whistle, bell 337.19

speed exceptions 333.06

stop sign or signal, effect 331.20

EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS

bond 157.01

education expenses 157.11

equal employment opportunity 157.13

holidays 157.07

indemnification 157.14

in-service training 157.12

insurance 157.06

overtime 157.08

payroll period 157.02

physical examinations 157.09

salaries 157.16

sick leave 157.04

termination; retirement; death 157.05

travel allowance 157.10

vacations 157.03

ETHNIC INTIMIDATION 541.08

EXCAVATIONS

abandoned, protection 521.03

barriers and warning lights 905.04

parking near prohibited 351.03

permit required 905.02

EXPLOSIVES

defined 301.12, 549.01

transporting 339.06

FALSE INFORMATION

to police 303.11

FALSE REPORTS

fire alarms 509.07

inducing panic 509.06

FALSIFICATION

driver's license application 335.04(e)

license plate registration 335.09(f)

prohibited 525.02

FAMILY 1121.01(a)(30)

FEES

advertising license 705.02

building permit 1315.02

commercial and heavy vehicle

permit 339.02

dance hall license 717.05

dance permit 717.03

mobile home park application 1165.15

peddlers and solicitors license 721.04

schedule 135.04

solid waste collection license 941.03

utilities laboratory service 925.15

video service provider 727.01

FENCES

appeal of permit denial 1169.09(b)

barbed wire or electric 521.07

corner or through lot 1169.07

definitions 1169.03

inspection 1169.10

junk and junk vehicles 523.04

maintenance 1169.08

penalty 1169.99

permit required 1169.09(a)

permitted types 1169.04

purpose 1169.01

restrictions 1169.05

scope 1169.02

swimming pools 1169.06

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 335.07

FIRE

arson (see ARSON)

false alarm 509.07