Article 1: Designation and Citation of the Code

• 1-101: How the Code is Designated
• 1-102: How the Code is Cited

Article 2: Violations Defined/Penalties Designated

• 1-201: Definitions
• 1-202: Penalties

Article 3: Municipal Infractions Procedures

• 1-301: Authority to Declare Infractions and Set Fines
• 1-302: Enforcement
• 1-303: Payment of Fines
• 1-304: Adjudication, Right to Trial
• 1-305: Notification of Decision to Stand Trial
• 1-306: Failure to Satisfy a Citation
• 1-307: Court Trials and Rights of the Accused
• 1-308: Conviction
• 1-309: Authorized Enforcement Officials

Article 4: Alterations in the Code

• 1-401: Effect of the Repeal of
  an Ordinance
• 1-402: Provisions Deemed Continuations
  of Existing Ordinances
• 1-403: Severability of Parts of the Code

Article 1: Board Organization and Procedure 2-1

• 2-101: Regular Meeting; Time and Place 2-1
• 2-102: Special Meetings 2-1
• 2-103: The Presiding Officer: Duties 2-1
• 2-104: Roll Call 2-1
• 2-105: Quorum 2-1
• 2-106: Order of Business 2-2
• 2-107: Rules of Debate 2-2
• 2-108: Addressing the Board 2-3
• 2-109: Addressing the Board after Motion Made 2-3
• 2-110: Manner of Addressing Board: Time Limit 2-3
• 2-111: Decorum 2-3
• 2-112: Special Committees 2-4
• 2-113: Members May File Protests Against Board Action 2-4
• 2-114: Claims Against the Town 2-4
• 2-115: Reports and Resolutions to be Filed with Town Clerk 2-4
• 2-116: Adjournment 2-4

Article 2: Organization of Government 2-5

• 2-201: Statement of Policy 2-5
• 2-202: General Form of Organization 2-5
• 2-203: Duties of Town Clerk 2-5
• 2-204: Duties of Town Attorney 2-6
• 2-205: Duties of Town Police Chief 2-6
• 2-206: Duties of Town Engineer 2-6
• 2-207: Duties of Town Administrator 2-6
• 2-208: Prerogatives of the Town Board 2-6
• 2-209: Use of Personnel 2-6
• 2-210: Applicability 2-7

Article 3: Planning Commission 2-8

• 2-301: Composition; Appointment; Term of Members; Vacancies; Compensation 2-8
• 2-302: Election of a Chairman 2-8
• 2-303: Powers and Duties of the Commission 2-8

Article 4: Public Ethics 2-9

• 2-401: Short Title 2-9
• 2-402: Applicability 2-9
• 2-403: Definitions 2-9
• 2-404: Ethics Commission 2-11
• 2-405: Conflicts of Interest 2-12
• 2-406: Financial Disclosure – Local Elected Officials and Candidates to be Local Elected Officials 2-18
• 2-407: Financial Disclosure – Employees And Appointed Officials 2-25
• 2-408: Lobbying 2-25
• 2-409: Exemptions and Modifications 2-26
• 2-410: Enforcement 2-26

Article 5: Economic Development Commission 2-28

• 2-501: Creation 2-28
• 2-502: Composition; Appointment; Terms 2-28
• 2-503: Organization and Procedures 2-29
• 2-504: Powers and Duties of the Commission 2-29
• 2-505: Payment to Commission Members 2-30

Article 6: Finance and Administration 2-31

• 2-601: Definitions 2-31
• 2-602: Department of Finance and Administration 2-33
• 2-603: Payment of Town Obligations 2-34
• 2-604: Appropriations 2-35
• 2-605: Fund Balance 2-35
• 2-606: Budgetary Stabilization Fund 2-36
• 2-607: Purchasing 2-36

Article 1: Voter Registration 3-1

• 3-101: Registration Validity 3-1
• 3-102: Registration Procedure 3-1
• 3-103: Withdrawal or Expiration of Registration 3-1
• 3-104: Qualified Voter Status Required 3-2

Article 2: Election of Town Officers 3-3

• 3-201: Nomination of Mayor and Commissioners 3-3

Article 3: Absentee Voting 3-4

• 3-301: Records Concerning Absentee Voting 3-4
• 3-302: One Ballot per Applicant 3-4
• 3-303: Form of Absentee Ballots and Envelopes 3-4
• 3-304: Procedure of Absentee Voting 3-5
• 3-305: Procedure for Canvassing Absentee Ballots 3-5
• 3-306: Election Procedures 3-6

Article 1: Loitering in Public Places 4-1

• 4-101: Definitions as Used in this Section

Article 4-1

• 4-102: Certain Types of Loitering Prohibited 4-1
• 4-103: Discretion of Police Officer 4-1
• 4-104: Penalties 4-1

Article 2: Public Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages 4-3

• 4-201: Definitions Used in this Section

Article 4-3

• 4-202: Situations in which Consumption is Prohibited 4-3
• 4-203: Exceptions and Exclusions 4-3
• 4-204: Discretion of the Board of Commissioners 4-3
• 4-205: Penalties 4-3

 

Article 3: The Keeping and Treatment of Animals 4-5

• 4-301: Cruelty to Animals Prohibited 4-5
• 4-302: Responsibility for Dangerous Animals 4-5
• 4-303: Responsibility for Diseased Animals 4-5
• 4-304: Responsibility to Preserve Peace 4-5
• 4-305: Responsibility for Surroundings 4-5
• 4-306: Penalties 4-5

Article 4: Misuse or Destruction of Town Property 4-6

• 4-401: Abuse of Town Property 4-6
• 4-402: Penalties 4-6

Article 5: Curfew 4-7

• 4-501: Definitions 4-7
• 4-502: Curfew for Juveniles 4-8
• 4-503: Exceptions 4-8
• 4-504: Parental Responsibility 4-10
• 4-505: Owner Responsibility 4-10
• 4-506: Enforcement 4-10
• 4-507: Penalties 4-11

Article 6: Noise Disturbance 4-13

• 4-601: Definitions 4-13
• 4-602: 4-13
• 4-603: 4-13
• 4-604: 4-14
• 4-605: 4-14
• 4-606: Special Exception 4-15
• 4-607: Penalty 4-15

Article 7: Parks and Recreation Areas 4-16

• 4-701: Permits for Special Events 4-16
• 4-702: Certain Actions and Conduct Prohibited 4-16
• 4-703: Food Vendors 4-21
• 4-704: Non-Motorized Vessel-Recreational Rental Vendors 4-21
• 4-705: Violations and Penalties 4-22

Article 8: Weapons 4-23

• 4-801: Discharging of Firearms 4-23
• 4-802: Violations and Penalties 4-23

Article 9: Mutual Aid and Reciprocal Enforcement Agreements 4-24

• 4-901: Authority 4-24
• 4-902: Procedures 4-24
• 4-903: Required Terms 4-24

Article 1: Control and Containment of Hazardous Materials and Objects 5-1

• 5-101: Diseased and Dangerous Animals 5-1
• 5-102: Penalties 5-1

Article 2: Structures, Dwellings and Private Property 5-2

• 5-201: Abatement of Dangerous or Unhealthy Conditions 5-2
• 5-202: Definition of Nuisance 5-2
• 5-203: Notification of Violation 5-4
• 5-204: Failure to Respond 5-4
• 5-205: Lien 5-5
• 5-206: Cooperation with County Officers 5-5
• 5-207: Alternative Procedure: Injunction or Court Determination 5-5
• 5-208: Alternative Procedure: Municipal Infraction 5-5

Article 3: Snow and Ice Removal 5-6

• 5-301: Responsibility for Removal 5-6
• 5-302: Deposition of Snow and Ice Restricted 5-6
• 5-303: Violation and Penalties 5-6
• 5-304: Enforcement; Cost 5-6

Article 1: Parking Regulations, General Applications 6-1

• 6-101: Two Hour Parking Zones 6-1
• 6-102: Overtime Parking 6-1
• 6-103: Designated Parking Spaces 6-1
• 6-104: Driveways and Alleys 6-1
• 6-105: No Parking Zones 6-1
• 6-106: Too Far From Curb 6-1
• 6-107: Double Parking 6-2
• 6-108: Sidewalks and Crosswalks 6-2
• 6-109: Town Parks 6-2
• 6-110: Wrong Side of Street 6-2
• 6-111: Discretion of Police Officer 6-2
• 6-112: Handicapped Zones 6-2
• 6-113: Suspension of Article 6-2
• 6-114: Penalties 6-3
• 6-115: Parking Permits 6-3

Article 2: Parking Regulations, Trucks and Commercial Vehicles 6-5

• 6-201: Thirty Minute Limit 6-5
• 6-202: Penalties 6-5

Article 3: The Impoundment of Abandoned and Other Improperly Parked Vehicles 6-6

• 6-301: Prohibited Parking on Main Street 6-6
• 6-302: Abandoned Vehicles 6-6
• 6-303: Abandonment of Vehicles Prohibited; Presumption of Ownership 6-6
• 6-304: Authority to Impound Vehicle, Give Notice to Owner and Sell 6-7
• 6-305: Penalties 6-7

Article 4: Weight Limits 6-8

• 6-401: Weight Limits on Streets 6-8
• 6-402: Penalties 6-8

Article 5: Speed Limit 6-9

• 6-501: Violation to Exceed Posted Speeds 6-9
• 6-502: Penalties 6-9

Article 6: The Regulation and Designation of Traffic Flow on Certain Streets 6-10

• 6-601: Designated One-Way Streets 6-10
• 6-602: Penalties 6-10

Article 7: Regulation of Bicycles, Motorcycles, Mopeds and Play Vehicles 6-11

• 6-701: Definitions 6-11
• 6-702: Riding on Sidewalks 6-11
• 6-703: Riding on Highways 6-11
• 6-704: Skateboards Prohibited 6-12
• 6-705: Enforcement; Violations and Penalties 6-12

Article 8: Road Code Standard Specifications and Details 6-13

• 6-801: Road Code 6-13
• 6-802: General Provisions and Conflict 6-13
• 6-803: Definitions 6-13
• 6-804: Right-of-Way 6-14
• 6-805: Geometrics
• 6-806: Pavements, Curbs and Side Paths 6-14
• 6-807: Drainage and Erosion & Sediment Control 6-14
• 6-808: Utilities 6-14
• 6-809: Signs and Pavement Markings 6-14
• 6-810: Maintenance of Traffic 6-15
• 6-811: Technical Specifications 6-15
• 6-812: Construction Plans 6-15
• 6-813: Improvements Guarantee 6-15
• 6-814: Construction Permits 6-15
• 6-815: Conditions of Permits 6-15
• 6-816: Construction in Easements and Right-of-Ways 6-16
• 6-817: Control of Work and Materials 6-16
• 6-818: Survey Controls 6-16
• 6-819: Construction Inspections 6-16
• 6-820: Acceptance by County 6-16
• 6-821: Standard Details 6-16

Appendix

• A Rules and Regulations for Utility Construction Permits 6-18
• B Rules and Regulations for Road Access Permits 6-19
• C Standard Roadway Details 6-20
• RD-1: Bike Trail Detail 6-21
• RD-2: Road Speed Hump Detail (Page 1) 6-22
• RD-2: Road Speed Hump Detail (Page 2) 6-23
• RD-3: Paving Repair Criteria 6-24
• Rd-4: Residential (Townhouse) Road Without Perpendicular Parking30’ R/W (Minor Road) 6-25
• RD-5: Residential (Townhouse) Road With Perpendicular Parking30’ R/W (Minor Road) 6-26
• RD-6: Residential (Townhouse) Road Without Perpendicular Parking34’ R/W (Minor Collector) 6-27
• RD-7: Townhouse Road With Perpendicular Parking – 34’ R/W (Minor Collector) 6-28
• 6-822: Colored Stamped Concrete 6-29
• 6-823: Quality Assurance 6-29
• 6-824: Pre-Installation Meeting 6-30
• 6-825: Mock Up 6-30
• 6-826: Construction 6-30

Article 9: Use of Town Streets and Highways 6-33

• 6-901: Obstructing Free Passage 6-33
• 6-902: Exclusions 6-33
• 6-903: Penalties 6-33

Article 1: Air Pollution Control 7-1

• 7-101: Prohibition of Open Fires 7-1
• 7-102: Permitted Open Fires 7-1
• 7-103: Fires Requiring Official Authorization 7-1
• 7-104: Fires Specifically Prohibited 7-1
• 7-105: Penalties 7-2

Article 2: Dumping and Collection of Garbage 7-3

• 7-201: Uncovered Garbage Prohibited 7-3
• 7-202: Responsibility for Wind Blown Refuse 7-3
• 7-203: Deposits on the Streets Prohibited 7-3
• 7-204: Consent of Owner Required for Dumping 7-3
• 7-205: Disposal and Collection 7-3
• 7-206: Penalties 7-4
• 7-207: Establishment of Responsibility 7-4

Article 3: Maintenance of Public Ways and Private Property 7-5

• 7-301: Responsibility for Removal of Grass and Weeds 7-5
• 7-302: Violations and Penalties 7-5
• 7-303: Right of Entry for Construction 7-5

Article 4: Mobile Home Prohibition 7-6

• 7-401: Regulations and Prohibitions of Mobile Homes 7-6
• 7-402: Penalties 7-6

Article 5: Water and Sewage 7-7

• 7-501: Bills for Water Service 7-7
• 7-502: Penalties for Overdue Bills 7-7
• 7-503: Requirements for Service Outside Corporate Limits 7-7
• 7-504: Mandatory Connection for Residents of Town 7-8a
• 7-505: Water Rates 7-8a
• 7-506: Unlawful Tampering 7-8b

Article 6: Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance 7-9

• 7-601: Grading Permits 7-9

Article 7: Stormwater Management Ordinance 7-14

• 7-701: Stormwater Management 7-14
• 7-702: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 7-14
• 7-703: Definitions 7-14
• 7-704: Applicability 7.17
• 7-705: Responsibility for Administration 7-17
• 7-706: Severability 7-17
• 7-707: Ultimate Responsibility 7-17
• 7-708: Discharge Prohibitions 7-18
• 7-709: Suspension of MS4 Access 7-19
• 7-710: Industrial or Construction Activity Discharges 7-20
• 7-711: Monitoring of Discharges 7-20
• 7-712: Requirements to Prevent, Control, And Reduce Storm Water Pollutants by the use of Best Management Practices 7-21
• 7-713: Watercourse Protection 7-22
• 7-714: Notification of Spills 7-22
• 7-718: Enforcement 7-22
• 7-716: Appeal of Notice of Violation 7-23
• 7-717: Enforcement Measures after Appeal 7-23
• 7-718: Cost of Abatement of the Violation 7-24 
• 7-719: Injunctive Relief 7-24
• 7-720: Compensatory Action 7-24
• 7-721: Violations Deemed a Public Nuisance 7-24
• 7-722: Misdemeanor Prosecution 7-25
• 7-723: Remedies not Exclusive 7-25
• 7-724: Stormwater Management Utility 7-25
• 7-725: Stormwater Management Fund 7-27
• 7-726: Stormwater Management Utility Fees 7-29
• 7-727: Impervious Surface Area Measurements 7-30
• 7-728: Collection 7-30

Article 8: Residential Sprinkler Program 7-15

• 8-101: Definitions 7-15
• 8-102: Applicability 7-15
• 8-103: Requirements 7-15

Article 9: The Building Code 7-16

• 7-901: Building Code 7-16

Article 10: Water Shortage, Emergencies and Conservation 7-18

• 7-1001: Declaration 7-18
• 7-1002: Conservation Stages 7-18
• 7-1003: Stage 1: – Voluntary Conservation 7-18
• 7-1004: Stage 2: – Water Rationing 7-18
• 7-1005: Stage 3: – Emergency Rationing 7-19
• 7-1006: Status Reports 7-19
• 7-1007: Termination 7-19
• 7-1008: Notice 7-20
• 7-1009: Emergency Provisions – Powers of Town Administrator 7-20
• 7-1010: Penalty 7-20
• 7-1011: Emergency Repair Authority 7-20

Article 1: Definitions 8-1

• 8-101: Definitions 8-1

Article 2: General 8-3

• 8-201: Permit Required 8-3
• 8-202: Duration of Sale 8-3
• 8-203: Single Location 8-3
• 8-204: Single Sponsor 8-3
• 8-205: Liability of Sponsor 8-3
• 8-206: Permit Specifications 8-3
• 8-207: Permit Fee 8-3
• 8-208: Location of Sale 8-4
• 8-209: Traffic Control 8-4
• 8-210: Temporary Sale as Nuisance 8-4

Article 3: Health and Safety 8-5

• 8-301: Dangers and Hazards 8-5
• 8-302: Litter 8-5
• 8-303: Construction 8-5

Article 4: Advertising 8-6

• 8-401: Regulation of Advertising 8-6
• 8-402: Signs; Duration 8-6
• 8-403: Signs; Permits Required 8-6
• 8-404: Signs; Location 8-6