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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
realty, damaging 335.14
snowmobile or all purpose
vehicle 375.07
street, on 335.12
ADOPTION BY REFERENCE
Ohio Fire Code 1501.01
ADVERTISING
license
exceptions 705.03
fees 705.02
required 705.01
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
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
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
definitions 505.001
dog registration 505.03
dogs, dangerous 505.14
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
street, on 303.05
APPEAL
Ohio Fire Code 1501.13
peddlers and solicitors 721.05
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
construction zone 537.021
ASSEMBLY
disturbing lawful 509.04
public place, nonsmoking 521.10
street, on; permit 311.02
ASSURED CLEAR
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
parking 373.09
paths exclusively for bicycles 373.11
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
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
fees 1315.02
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
use prohibited while driving 335.032
CELLULAR OR WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
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
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
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
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
route information on request 339.04
slower vehicles to use
right lane 331.01
slow-moving, lights and
emblem 337.10
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
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
CONDITIONAL USES
application; requirements 1125.03
procedure 1125.05
CONTRACT
interest, unlawful 525.10
procedures CHTR. 4.14
CONTROL
physical 333.01
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
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
children 537.07
CULPABILITY
criminal liability 501.07
mental states 501.08
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
failure to secure 549.05
possession 545.19
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
display 335.06
motorcycle, off-highway 375.05
motorized bicycle 373.10
Ohio license required for
in state residents 335.021
in state residents 335.021
permitting operation without 335.02
possession
more than one 335.02
probationary; curfew 335.031
prohibited acts 335.04
required 335.01
restriction violation 335.07
revoked or suspended
driving with 335.07
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
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
backing vehicle 331.13
bicycle path use prohibited 373.11
certificate of title required 335.08
construction zone,
vehicular assault in 537.021
vehicular assault in 537.021
crosswalk, obstructing 331.33
divided street 331.31
drunk or drugged 333.01
earplugs prohibited 331.43
electronic wireless communication
device use prohibited
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
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
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
racing motor 331.36
reckless
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,
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
speed (see SPEED)
squealing tires 331.36
starting vehicle 331.13
stopping vehicle 333.04
stop signs
emergency or public
safety vehicle 331.20
street racing 333.07
street under repair 331.26
suspended license 335.074
turning
driveway, alley or building 331.11
intersection, at 331.10
left, right of way 331.17
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 samples 513.08
hypodermic, possession and
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
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
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
transporting 339.06
FALSE INFORMATION
to police 303.11
FALSE REPORTS
fire alarms 509.07
inducing panic 509.06
FALSIFICATION
prohibited 525.02
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
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
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