BOYNTON.INDCODE INDEX
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ABANDONED PROPERTY
Definitions, 10 - 50
Newsracks empty thirty continuous days, 15 - 87
Nuisance
Abandoned or lost property on public property, procedure, 10 - 51
Abatement
Bid procedure, 10 - 53
Costs, assessment of, 10 - 54
Storing, parking or leaving on private property declared, 10 - 52
ABANDONING OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Generally, 4 - 2
ADVERTISING
Advertising matter
Unauthorized posting, 15 - 2
Circulars, throwaways and handbills
Distribution, 15 - 3
Taxicabs; a dvertising in or on vehicles, 24 - 33
AGENCIES. See: Departments and Other Agencies of City
AGREEMENTS. See: Contracts and Agreements
AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
Aircraft and helicopter landings, 15 - 70
Spot landing approvals; regulations, 15 - 71
ALARM SYSTE MS
Alarm business responsibility, 2.5 - 20
Audible alarms, 2.5 - 15
Business (alarm); central office required, 2.5 - 14
Identification required, 2.5 - 14
Damage to property, 2.5 - 21
Decal required, 2.5 - 7
Definitions, 2.5 - 2
Duties of person notified, 2.5 - 9
Enforcement through codes enforcement board, 2.5 - 16
Failure to notify, 2.5 - 19
False alarms
Departmental review of contested fees, 2.5 - 18
Excessive false alarms declared a public nuisance, 2.5 - 12
Prohibited; exceptions, 2.5 - 11
Response service fe es; collection, 2.5 - 13
Fines; failure to pay, 2.5 - 17
Interference with city telephone trunk lines prohibited, 2.5 - 14
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ALARM SYSTEMS — Cont'd
Operation of alarm system, 2.5 - 10
Permits, operating
Appli cations for, 2.5 - 4
Fee, 2.5 - 5
Issuance of, 2.5 - 6
Nontransferable, 2.5 - 6
Required, 2.5 - 3
Term of, 2.5 - 5
Property owner, duties of, 2.5 - 8
Service charges; failure to pay, 2.5 - 17
Short title, 2.5 - 1
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Beer, proximity of sales t o other establishments, 3 - 6
City parks and beaches; alcoholic beverages permitted only at designated places, 16 - 38
Definitions, 3 - 1
Hours for sale, 3 - 4
Possession prohibited, 3 - 5
Streets, consumption thereon prohibited, 3.5
ANIMALS AND FOWL
Abandonm ent, 4 - 4
Adoption of regulations, 4 - 25
Agents for protection of animals, 4 - 28
Animal control centers; personnel, 4 - 25
Animal waste, 4 - 14
Animals injuring, killing other animals, 4 - 17
Application of Palm Beach County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 828 , Florida Statutes, 4 - 30
Bird sanctuary declared, 4 - 6
Bitches in heat, 4 - 34
Charges, 4 - 22
County registration, license required, 4 - 36
Cruelty generally, 4 - 2
Damaging property, 4 - 33
Dead animals
Action required, 4 - 12
Cost, 4 - 10
Injuring animals , 4 - 12
Removal of dead animals from private property, 4 - 11
Removal of dead animals from public streets and squares, 4 - 10
Definitions, 4 - 1
Disposition of animals impounded for the third time, 4 - 23
Enforcement, 4 - 27
Enforcement, 4 - 38
Environmentally sensitive lands, Pt. III, Ch. 7.5, Art. IV
Environmental regulations. See that title.
Impounding authorized, 4 - 19
Impounding authorized; redemption, 4 - 20
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ANIMALS AND FOWL — Cont'd
Impounding fees, 4 - 22
Inde cent exhibitions, 4 - 9
Keeping livestock, poultry, exotic and wild animals in city, 4 - 18
Kennel, stable, grooming parlors and pet shops, 4 - 29
Leash law and presumptions, 4 - 32
Livestock, poultry, exotic and wild animals running at large prohibited, 4 - 19
Maintaining place for fighting, 4 - 8
Manner of keeping and treating animals generally, 4 - 4
Molesting, shooting, and catching birds unlawful, 4 - 6
Notice of impounding of licensed dogs and cats, 4 - 21
Notice to appear, 4 - 38
Nuisance, 4 - 13
Poisoning, 4 - 3
Presence in city owned park or recreation areas prohibited, 4 - 33
Procedure when dog bites a person, 4 - 16
Rabies vaccinations, 4 - 37
Records, 4 - 26
Release or interference with impounded animals, 4 - 24
Restraint of guard dogs, 4 - 35
Running at large pro hibited, 4 - 31
Teasing and molesting animals, 4 - 5
Unlawful to keep stray animal, 4 - 7
Vicious animals, 4 - 15
Violations, 4 - 38
ANTENNA
Community antenna television systems, 7 - 1 et seq.
Community antenna television system. See also that title.
APPEALS (Pt. III, Ch. 1)
Administrative official, Art. I, § 1
Building board of adjustment and appeals, Art. I, § 3
City Commission, Art. I, § 4
Concurrency review board, Art. I, § 2
Withdrawal or denial of appeal, Art. I, § 5
APPROPRIATIONS
Certain ordina nces not affected by code, 1 - 8
ARTS COMMISSION
Creation, 2 - 154
Meeting, 2 - 157
Organization, 2 - 156
Powers, 2 - 158
Purpose and duties, 2 - 155
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ASSOCIATIONS
Person defined to include, 1 - 2
ATTORNEY. See: City Attorney
AUTOMOBILES. See: Motor Vehicles
AVIATION. See: Airports and Aircraft
B
BALLOTS
Generally, 2 - 42
BEACHES
City parks and beaches, 16 - 18 et seq.
Parks and recreation. See also that title.
BEER
Proximity of sales to other establishments, 3 - 6
BEVE RAGES. See: Alcoholic Beverages
BICYCLES
City parks and beaches; traffic and parking regulations; bicycles, 16 - 78 et seq.
Parks and recreation. See also that title.
BIRDS
Generally, 4 - 6 et seq.
Animals and fowl. See also that title.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. See: Departments and Other Agencies of City
BOATS AND BOATING
Boat launching and trailer parking user fee at Boat Club Park, 16 - 61
Parks and recreation; boats and boating, 16 - 93 et seq.
Parks and recreation. See also that title.
Recreat ional vehicles, boats and boat trailers, 20 - 1 et seq.
Recreational vehicles, boats and boat trailers. See also that title.
BODIES POLITIC
Persons defined to include, 1 - 2
BONDS
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 - 8
City manager; bond, 2 - 27
C ommunity antenna television systems; faithful performance bond, 7 - 29
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BOYNTON CANAL
Use of portion of; abutting property, prohibited, 16 - 7
BUDGET
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 - 8
BUILDINGS
Abatement of drug rela ted public nuisances, 10 - 55 et seq.
Abatement of drug related public nuisances. See that title
Community design plan. See that title.
Construction
Noise control, 15 - 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title
Electricity. See that title
Environmentally sen sitive lands, Pt. III, Ch. 7.5, Art. IV
Environmental regulation. See that title
Excavations. See that title
Flood damage prevention. See: Buildings, Housing and Construction Regulations
Gas. See that title
Housing. See that title
Land development r egulations. See: Land Development Regulations (Pt. III)
Landscape code. See that title
Numbers
Mandatory street numbers on all buildings, 15 - 16
Parking lots. See that title
Tree preservation, Pt. III, Ch. 7.5, Art. I
Tree preservation. See also Tr ees
BUILDINGS, HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS (Pt. III, Ch. 20)
Accessibility by handicapped, Art. I, § 5
Building security code, Art. I, § 8
Certificate of treatment for termites, Art. I, § 2
Coastal building zone and code, Art. I, § 6
Electri cal code, Art. II
Energy efficiency code, Art. V
Fees, Art. I, § 4
Flood damage prevention, Art. VII
Administration, 2
Generally, 1
Provisions for flood hazard reduction, 3
Historic preservation, Art. XIII
Design conformance, 3
Generally, 1
Waiver of technical requirements, 2
Housing, Art. VIII
Generally, 1
Minimum standards, 2
Local housing assistance program, Art. VIII, § 3
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BUILDINGS, HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS — Cont'd
Minimum building an d construction standards, Art. I, § 3
Penalties, Art. I, § 1
Swimming Pools and Spas, Art. IX
BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS
Alarm systems generally, 2.5 - 1 et seq.
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CABLE SYSTEMS AND OPEN VIDEO SYSTEMS
Franchising and Licensing of Cable and Open Video Serv ice Providers
General Provisions
Definitions, 5 - 6
Compensation required, 5 - 8
Enforcement and remedies, 5 - 11
Franchise required, 5 - 7
General conditions upon use of right - of - way, 5 - 9
Protection of the city and residents, 5 - 10
Special r ules for government entities, 5 - 13
Transitional provisions, 5 - 12
Special Rules Applicable to Cable Television Systems
Application for grant, renewal or modification of franchise, 5 - 24
Connections to cable system; use of antennae, 5 - 30
Constr uction provisions, 5 - 25
Definitions, 5 - 21
Franchise fee, 5 - 28
No exclusivity, 5 - 22
Operation and reporting provisions, 5 - 26
Rate regulation and consumer protection, 5 - 27
Relation to 47 USC 545 — 546, 5 - 23
Transfers, 5 - 29
Special Rules Applicable to Open Video Systems and Open Video System Operators
Application for a franchise, 5 - 16
Regulation of Rates for Basic Service and Equipment
Scope and applicability, 5 - 1
CAMPING
City parks and beaches; camping, 16 - 57
CANVASSERS
Solicito rs and canvassers, 17 - 13 et seq.
Peddlers and solicitors. See also that title
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
Composition, 2 - 13
Established, 2 - 13
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CEMETERIES
Applicability, 6 - 2
Board of governors created
Avenues, drives and walks
Jurisdiction over, 6 - 10
Clerk, 6 - 6
Composition, 6 - 4
General appearance regulated, 6 - 9
General powers, 6 - 5
General regulatory authority, 6 - 8
Quorum, 6 - 4
Records, 6 - 7
Reports, 6 - 7
Terms, 6 - 4
Brickwork; regulations governing, 6 - 14
Cemetery fund established, 6 - 3
Investment, 6 - 3
Use, 6 - 3
Conveyances and burials
Prohibited until settlement of debts due city, 6 - 13
Cornerstones; regulations governing, 6 - 14
Deeds, issuance of, 6 - 12
Described, 6 - 1
Disinterments, 6 - 19
Excavati ons to be by city at owner's expense, 6 - 15
“For sale” signs prohibited, 6 - 17
Grading; regulations governing, 6 - 14
Headstones and vaults
Removal of earth or rubbish, 6 - 16
Lot enclosures; regulations governing, 6 - 14
Lot sales, prices, fees
Council t o provide for, 6 - 11
Spacing; regulations governing, 6 - 14
Transfer of lots, 6 - 18
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT LANDSCAPE CODE. See Landscape Code
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CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
Taxicabs, 24 - 3 et seq.
Taxicabs. See also that title
CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS
Generally, 17 - 34 et seq.
Peddlers and solicitors. See also that title
CHECKS
Overdraft service fee, 2 - 18
CHILDREN AND YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD. See: Minors
CHURCHES
Charit able solicitations; churches exempted, 17 - 36
Public service tax; exemption for churches, 23 - 17
CITY
Defined, 1 - 2
CITY COMMISSION
City council renamed city commission, 2 - 1.1
City manager, attendance at meetings, 2 - 29
Community antenna television syst ems; franchises
Commission may grant, 7 - 21
Defined, 1 - 2
Mayor. See that title
Meetings
Maintaining order, decorum thereat, 2 - 11
Minimum qualifications for appointment, membership, 2 - 16
Quasi - judicial proceedings before commissioner board; procedur e for reconsideration, 2 - 20
CITY ENGINEER
Engineering department. See also that title
Administrator, 2 - 4
CITY MANAGER
Appointment, 2 - 25
Bond, 2 - 27
Commission meetings, attendance at, 2 - 29
Community antenna television systems; installation and main tenance
City manager's action upon grantee's failure to perform street work, 7 - 47
Compensation, 2 - 26
Disability, 2 - 31
Powers and duties, 2 - 30
Qualifications, 2 - 25
Removal, 2 - 28
Temporary absence, 2 - 31
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CIVIL EMERGE NCIES
Definitions, 15 - 44
Emergency measures
Filing, publication of, 15 - 46
Extension, 15 - 48
Proclamation
Regulations authorized, 15 - 45
Termination, 15 - 48
Violations, 15 - 49
When proclamation effective, 15 - 47
CLUBS
Persons defined to include, 1 - 2
CODE COMPLIANCE BOARD
Appeal, 2 - 80
Appointment, 2 - 74
Alternative system, 2 - 82
Conduct of hearing, 2 - 77
Creation, 2 - 74
Definitions, 2 - 73
Enforcement
Generally, 2 - 83
Procedure, 2 - 76
Fines, 2 - 79
Intent, 2 - 72
Liens
Duration, 2 - 79.5
Generall y, 2 - 79
Lien modification hearing
Conduct, 2 - 89
Final orders issued, 2 - 90
Reduction procedure, 2 - 94
Application, 2 - 86
Fee, 2 - 87
Criteria, 2 - 85
Procedure, 2 - 88
Newsracks; city removal of, 15 - 88
Organization, 2 - 74
Powers of board, 2 - 78
Provisions under jurisdiction, 2 - 75
Service of notices, 2 - 81
Violations and penalties, 2 - 83, 2 - 91
CODE OF ORDINANCES*
Catchlines of sections, 1 - 3
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 - 8
Cited, 1 - 1
City, laws and codification, 1 - 9
Code com pliance board, 2 - 72 et seq.
Code compliance board. See also that title
Cost assessed for law enforcement education, 1 - 7
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CODE OF ORDINANCES (Cont'd)
Designated, 1 - 1
General penalties
Continuing violations; adjudging fines a nd imprisonments, 1 - 6
Reciprocity implied, 1 - 10
Repeal of ordinances, effect of, 1 - 4
Rules of construction, 1 - 2
Severability of parts of Code, 1 - 5
*Note - The adoption, amendment, repeal, omissions, effective date, explanation of numbering system and
ot her matters pertaining to the use, construction and interpretation of this Code are contained in the adopting
ordinance and preface which are to be found in the preliminary pages of this volume.
COIN - OPERATED MACHINES OR DEVICES
Licensing provisions, 13 - 21
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
After - hours operation, 15 - 17
COMMISSION. See: City Commission
COMMISSIONS. See: Departments and Other Agencies of City
COMMUNICATIONS RIGHTS - OF - WAY
Abandonment of a communications facility, 25.1 - 17
Conditional use of pub lic rights - of - way, 25.1 - 9
Construction bond, 25.1 - 14
Definitions, 25.1 - 3
Enforcement remedies, 25.1 - 16
Existing communications facilities in public rights - of - way, 25.1 - 11
Force majeure, 25.1 - 18
Indemnification, 25.1 - 13
Insurance, 25.1 - 12
Intent and purpose, 25.1 - 2
Involuntary termination of registration, 25.1 - 10
Permits
Suspension, 25.1 - 7
Appeals, 25.1 - 8
Placement or maintenance of a communications facility in public rights - of - way, 25.1 - 6
Registration for placing or maintaining communicatio ns facilities in public rights - of - way, 25.1 - 4
Reports and records, 25.1 - 19
Reservation of rights and remedies, 25.1 - 20
Security fund, 25.1 - 15
Title, 25.1 - 1
Transfer, sale or assignment of assets in public rights - of - way, 25.1 - 5
COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEV ISION SYSTEMS
City manager
Filings to be with, 7 - 5
Commission to perform duties in absence of city manager, 7 - 9
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COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS — Cont'd
Definitions, 7 - 1
Duty to provide service, 7 - 8
Franchise r equired
Unlawful acts and practices, 7 - 3
Franchises
Acceptance, 7 - 22
Application; commission action
Condition included in franchise, 7 - 28
Commission may grant, 7 - 21
Compensation during “hold over”, 7 - 24
Effective date, 7 - 22
Faithful perfo rmance bond, 7 - 29
Fee, 7 - 24
Franchise limitations, 7 - 26
Franchise renewal, 7 - 31
Inspection of records, 7 - 24
Insurance policies required for indemnification of city, 7 - 30
Payment by grantee, 7 - 24
Reports, 7 - 24
Rights granted under franchise, 7 - 25
Rights reserved to the city, 7 - 27
Term
Grounds for termination prior to expiration of term, 7 - 23
Abandonment of property of grantee, 7 - 45
City manager's action upon grantee's failure
Performance of street work, 7 - 47
Grantee's property and records
Inspection by city, 7 - 49
Installation, 7 - 42
Location of property of grantee, 7 - 44
Operational standards, 7 - 43
Permits, 7 - 42
Public improvements, changes required by, 7 - 46
Removal and abandonment of property of grantee, 7 - 45
Se rvice, 7 - 42
Utility poles, agreement for joint use
Filed with city manager, 7 - 48
Licensee
When term to be used, 7 - 2
Office in city required, 7 - 7
Publication expenses, payment of, 7 - 6
Rates, deregulation of, 7 - 10
Violations, 7 - 4
COMMUNITY APPEA RANCE AND MAINTENANCE
Definitions, 15 - 119
Minimum standards for appearance and maintenance of public and private property, 15 - 120
Purpose, 15 - 118
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COMMUNITY DESIGN PLAN (Pt. III, Ch. 9)
Administration and interpretation of regulations and provisions, 7
Applicability, 4
Community design review and approval, 5
Definitions, 3
Exemptions, 6
Exterior building design, 11
General intent, 9
Purpose, 2
Site criteria, 10
Title, 1
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
City commissi on as governing body, 2 - 13.2
Consolidation of previous agencies; survival of actions, 2 - 13.4
Federal Highway Corridor Community Redevelopment Plan
Adoption of plan, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 16
Applicability, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 16
Co nflicting ordinances, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 17
Effective date, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 19
Severability, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 18
Powers and duties generally, 2 - 13.3
Powers delegated to agency, 2 - 13.1
Redevelopment trust fund, 2 - 13.1
COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD
Appointment, 2 - 103
Created, 2 - 101
Duties, 2 - 106
Filling vacancy, 2 - 105
Membership, 2 - 102
Terms, 2 - 104
CONSTRUCTION. See also: Buildings, Housing and Construction Regulations
Exemption for trailers, 25 - 7
Noise contr ol, 15 - 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title
CONSULTANTS. See: Purchasing and Consultants
CONTRACTORS
Licensing provisions, 13 - 19
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CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 - 8
CONVENIENCE STORES
Security regulations re, 15 - 69 et seq.
Stores. See that title.
CO - PARTNERSHIPS
Persons defined to include, 1 - 2
CORPORATIONS
Persons defined to include, 1 - 2
COUNTY
Defined, 1 - 2
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DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES OF CITY
Agencies, defined, 1 - 2
Boards, commissions, etc., generally
Appointment of alternate members, 2 - 17
Minimum qualifications for membership, 2 - 16
Cemeteries; board of governors, 6 - 4 et seq.
Cemeteries. See that title.
Children and youth advisory boa rd, 2 - 116 et seq.
Minors. See that title.
City commission. See that title.
Code compliance board, 2 - 72 et seq.
Code compliance board. See that title.
Community redevelopment agency, 2 - 13.1 et seq.
Community redevelopment agency. See that title .
Community redevelopment agency board, Part III, Ch. 1.5, Art. II
Community relations board, 2 - 101 et seq.
Community relations board. See that title.
Consultants; commissions, boards, etc.
Independent of city council to follow article, 2 - 61
Educa tion advisory board, 2 - 126 et seq.
Schools. See that title.
Employees' pension plan; administration of the plan
Board, 18 - 136 et seq.
Employees' pension plan. See that title.
Engineering department, 2 - 4
Fire department. See that title
Fire prev ention bureau, 9 - 29 et seq.
Fire prevention bureau. See that title.
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DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES OF CITY — Cont'd
Library board, 12 - 1 et seq.
Libraries. See that title.
Minimum qualifications for appointments to city boards and commissions, membership, 2 - 16
Nuisance abatement board, 15 - 113 et seq.
Nuisances. See that title.
Parks and recreation; board, 16 - 1 et seq.
Parks and recreation. See that title.
Planning and development board, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, § 1
Planning and development. See that title.
Police department. See that title.
Public works department. See that title.
Senior advisory board, 2 - 141 et seq.
Senior advisory board. See that title.
Utilities department, 2 - 3
DEVEL OPMENT See: Planning and Development
DEVELOPMENT ORDERS (Pt. III, Ch. 1)
Challenges to staff comments generated through the development review process, Art. IX, § 1
DEVELOPMENT REVIEWS (Pt. III, Ch. 1)
City Commission reviews, Art. VIII, § 3
Planning and development board review, Art. VIII, § 2
Technical reviews, Art. VIII, § 1
DISABLED PERSONS See: Handicapped Persons
DISEASED PLANTS, TREES
Diseased plants; generally, 15 - 60 et seq.
Vegetation. See also that title.
Disposal of diseased trees, P t. III, Ch. 7.5, Art. I, § 20
Tree preservation. See: Trees
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
City parks and beaches; disorderly conduct generally, 16 - 46
DISTRIBUTORS
Newsrack regulations, 15 - 80 et seq.
DISTURBING THE PEACE
Dogs; disturbing the peace, 4 - 13
DOGS See: Animals and fowl
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DROUGHT
Water shortage plans, 26 - 38 et seq.
Water and sewers. See that title
DRUGS AND MEDICINES
Nuisance abatement, 15 - 113 et seq.
Nuisances. See that title
Officers and employe es; drug free workplace, 2 - 19
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EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Benefit provided, 18 - 225
Creation of Early Retirement Incentive Program, 18 - 223
Deadline for participation, 18 - 227
Eligibility, 18 - 223
Execution of agreements, 18 - 229
Filing with D ivision of Management, 18 - 228
Ratification of forms, 18 - 230
Requirement for agreement for participation, 18 - 224
Statement of actuarial impact, 18 - 226
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic development generally, 8 - 1
Economic development in Planned Industrial Development District, 8 - 2
EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD. See: SCHOOLS
ELDERLY PERSONS
Senior advisory board, 2 - 141 et seq.
Senior advisory board. See that title
ELECTIONS
Absentee voting permitted, 2 - 43
False statements or affidavits, 2 - 45
Filing fees, 2 - 42
Official ballot, 2 - 42
Polling places, designation of, 2 - 44
Vacancy in candidacy, 2 - 46
Voting districts, 2 - 41
ELECTRICITY
Electricity and gas service tax, 23 - 14 et seq.
Taxation. See that title
EMERGENCIES
Civil emergencies, 15 - 44 et seq.
Civil emergencies. See also that title
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EMERGENCIES – Cont’d
Water shortage emergencies, 26 - 38 et seq.
Water shortage plan. See: Water and Sewers
EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN
Administration of the plan
Actuarial review a nd services, 18 - 147
Administrative regulations authorized
Distribution, 18 - 138
Adoption of tables, 18 - 148
Agents, 18 - 140
Annual reports by trustee or insurance company, 18 - 146
Application for benefits; procedures, 18 - 141
Benefits. See within this t itle: Retirement and Retirement Benefits
Board
Compensation, 18 - 136
Interpretation of plan, 18 - 139
Meetings, 18 - 137
Preservation of records
Notices to trustees, 18 - 144
Quorum, 18 - 137
Secretary designated, 18 - 142
Vote required, 18 - 137
Cit y contribution irrecoverable, 18 - 61
Compensation, limitation on, 18 - 64
Contributions and funding
Accumulated employee contributions, return of, 18 - 96
City to bear costs in excess of contributions and gifts, 18 - 98
City's contribution, 18 - 99
Deduct contributions from pay, 18 - 95
Employee contributions required, 18 - 94
Financial management, 18 - 100
Gifts to fund, 18 - 97
Pension fund designated, 18 - 93
Contributions, discontinuance of, 18 - 59
Definitions, 18 - 55
Disability retirement benefits, 18 - 126
Delayed payments, interest on, 18 - 150
Duties of the secretary, 18 - 143
Application for benefits, consideration of, 18 - 143.1
Early retirement incentive program
Benefit provided, 18 - 225
Creation of Early Retirement Incentive Program, 18 - 223
Dea dline for participation, 18 - 227
Eligibility, 18 - 223
Execution of agreements, 18 - 229
Filing with Division of Management, 18 - 228
Ratification of forms, 18 - 230
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EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN — Cont'd
Early retirement incentive pr ogram — Cont’d
Requirement for agreement for participation, 18 - 224
Statement of actuarial impact, 18 - 226
Employees, 18 - 140
Establishment of system, 18 - 56
“Filing” defined, 18 - 153
Fraud and deceit prohibited
Penalty, 18 - 62
Funding. See within this title: Contributions and Funding
Future changes in the operation of plan, 18 - 57
General supervision, 18 - 135
Insurance company, annual reports by, 18 - 146
Investment of funds, 18 - 145
Members and beneficiaries, responsibilities of, 18 - 149
Personal li ability, 18 - 151
Powers and duties not exclusive, 18 - 141
Small annuities
Lump sum payments, 18 - 152
Stocks, bonds, mutual funds etc., 18 - 145.1
Stocks not meeting specified criteria, 18 - 181.1
Trustee, annual reports by, 18 - 146
Investment polici es
Pension and retirement fund
Generally, 18 - 221
Membership and service
Creditable service, 18 - 77
Leaves of absence, 18 - 80
Membership, termination of, 18 - 79
Military and related service, 18 - 81
New members, 18 - 75
Original members, 18 - 74
Policemen, 18 - 76
Reemployment, 18 - 82
Service before effective date of plan, 18 - 78
Power to amend or terminate, 18 - 58
Qualified pension fund, 18 - 154
Retirement and retirement benefits
Adjustments, 18 - 122
Beneficiary designations, 18 - 120
Benefit s unassignable and not subject to process, 18 - 121
Corrections, 18 - 122
Death after retirement date, 18 - 116
Death before retirement date, 18 - 115
Delayed retirement, 18 - 113
Disability retirement benefits, 18 - 126
Early retirement. See within this t itle: Early Retirement Incentive Program
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EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN — Cont'd
Retirement and retirement benefits — Cont’d
Eligibility for retirement
Termination of services prior to, 18 - 117
Errors, 18 - 122
Member reco rds, 18 - 120
Minimum benefit, 18 - 112
No interest in the fund, 18 - 123
Normal retirement, 18 - 111
Payments in case of legal or other disability, 18 - 124
Re - employment of members receiving benefits, 18 - 125
Retirement annuity option, 18 - 118
Retireme nt prior to normal retirement date, 18 - 114
Social security option, 18 - 119
Status statements, 18 - 120
Service. See within this title: Membership and Service
Temporary limitations, 18 - 63
Termination of plan, 18 - 60
EMPLOYEES. See: Officers and Employee s
ENCLOSURES. See: Fences, Walls, Hedges and Other Enclosures
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Administrator, 2 - 4
Established, 2 - 4
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION (Pt. III, Ch. 7.5)
Central business district landscape code. See: Landscape Code
Environmentally sensit ive lands, Art. IV
Appeals, 5
Definitions, 2
Permitting requirements, environmental protection, 1
Preservation of natural resource sites, 6
Review procedures for proposed land alterations, 3
Review schedule, 4
Landscape code. See: Landscape Co de
Tree preservation. See: Trees
EXCAVATIONS
Cemeteries; excavations to be by city at owner's expense, 6 - 15
Excavation and fill regulations (Pt. III, Ch. 8)
Classifications, Art. II
Construction, Art. IV
Nuisance abatement, Art. V
Objectives, A rt. I, § 4
Permitting, Art. III
Purpose and intent, Art. I, § 2
Restoration surety, Art. VI
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EXCAVATIONS — Cont’d
Excavation and fill regulations (Pt. III, Ch. 8) — Cont’d
Scope, Art. I, § 3
Short title, Art. I, § 1
EX PLOSIVES
City parks and beaches; explosives, 16 - 40
F
FALSE ALARMS
Alarm systems generally, 2.5 - 1 et seq.
FEDERAL HIGHWAY CORRIDOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Adoption of plan, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 16
Applicability, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 16
Conflicting ordinances, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 17
Effective date, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 19
Severability, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 18
FENCES, WALLS, HEDGES AND OTHER ENCLOSURES
Junk and junkyards; screening
Specification s for; approval of, 11 - 3
FILLING. See: Excavations
FINANCES
Cemetery fund established
Use, investment, 6 - 3
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 - 8
Overdraft service fee, 2 - 18
Payment of moneys to city, 2 - 18
Redevelopment trust fund
Powers o f redevelopment agency, 2 - 13.1
Social services for the poor or aged
Disbursement of federal funds for, 2 - 12
Stormwater utility fees, 26 - 400 et seq.
Water and sewers. See that title
FINGERPRINTS
Peddlers and solicitors; fingerprints required, 17 - 1
FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
City parks and beaches
Fireworks, 16 - 40
Weapons, 16 - 53
Fireworks displays, 15 - 5
Possession or discharge, 15 - 14
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FIREARMS AND WEAPONS — Cont'd
Stones and missiles, throwing, 15 - 13
Switchblade knives, 15 - 12
FIREWORKS
City parks and beaches; fireworks, 16 - 40
Display, 15 - 5
FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY DIVISION
Authority to enter property for inspection, 9 - 31
Compliance with orders; appeals, 9 - 36
Duties of officers, 9 - 30
Establishment; designation of officers, 9 - 29
Inspection complaints, 9 - 34
Inspections, 9 - 32 - 9 - 33
Investigation of causes of fires; procedures, 9 - 37
Service of enforcement orders, 9 - 35
FIRE CODES
Fire breaks, penetration of, 9 - 17
Fire safety inspections for commercial activit ies, annual fees for, 9 - 19
Fire walls, penetration of, 9 - 17
Inflammable liquids in outside aboveground tanks
Where bulk storage is prohibited, 9 - 16
National codes adopted, 9 - 15
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Pensions for firefighters
Accounting, 18 - 187
Applica tion, 18 - 179
Average final compensation defined, 18 - 183
Compensation, limitation on, 18 - 190
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FIRE DEPARTMENT — Cont’d
Pensions for firefighters — Cont’d
Deferred retirement option plan, 18 - 222
Disability r etirement benefits, 18 - 182
Early retirement, computation of monthly income, 18 - 180.1
Ex officio membership of the fire chief on the board of trustees, 18 - 184
Investments, 18 - 181
Limitation on compensation, 18 - 191
Monthly retirement income, 18 - 180
Normal retirement date, 18 - 185
Payroll deductions; employee, state and city contributions, 18 - 186
Purchase of military/fire service credit, 18 - 190
Required distributions, 18 - 187
Thirteenth check, 18 - 184.1
Transfer of accumulated leave, 18 - 192
Repeal or termination of fund, 18 - 188
Social security. See that title
FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
Amendments to codes, 9 - 6
Control of automatic elevators, 9 - 65
Cost recovery for special operations and clean - up of hazardous materials, 9 - 61
Emergen cy fire watch standby coverage
Emergency fire watch; disabled system, 9 - 56
Standby fire and emergency medical coverage, 9 - 57
Enforcement authority, 9 - 2
Examination of building permits, 9 - 4
Fire codes adopted; standards, 9 - 3
Fire codes and fees
Bu lk storage of inflammable liquids in outside aboveground tanks, 9 - 16
Extension cords, control panels, and appliances, 9 - 20
Fire hydrants and Fire Department connections, 9 - 23
Fire inspection fees, 9 - 19
Fire lanes on private property; blocked roadwa ys, 9 - 21
Fireworks, 9 - 18
Key boxes/entry systems, 9 - 15
Open burning, 9 - 13
Penetration of firewalls and fire breaks, 9 - 17
Roadway security gates and emergency access, 9 - 14
Use of charcoal stoves; other devices lacking proper ventilation, 9 - 22
F ire protection outside city, 9 - 51
Inspection test records, 9 - 7
Penalty, 9 - 1
Report of fire, 9 - 5
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FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENT
Alternate method, 23 - 50
Annual fire rescue assessments
Adoption of annual rate resolution, 23 - 40
Adoption of final assessment resolution, 23 - 38
Correction of errors and omissions, 23 - 44
Effect of final assessment resolution, 23 - 39
General authority, 23 - 33
Initial assessment roll, 23 - 35
Initial proceedings, 23 - 34
Interim assessment s, 23 - 45
Lien of assessment, 23 - 41
Notice
By mail, 23 - 37
Publication, 23 - 36
Procedural irregularities, 23 - 43
Revisions to assessment, 23 - 42
Applicability, 23 - 49
Collection and use of assessment
Alternative method of collection, 23 - 47
Go vernment property, 23 - 48
Method of collection, 23 - 46
Definitions, 23 - 29
Effective date, 23 - 52
General findings, 23 - 31
Interpretations, 23 - 30
Legislative determinations of special benefit, 23 - 32
Limitation on Fire Rescue Assessment Duration, 23 - 53
Severability, 23 - 51
FIRMS
Persons defined to include, 1 - 2
FOWL. See: Animals and Fowl
FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION. See: Buildings, Housing and Construction Regulations
FRANCHISES
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 - 8
Community antenna television systems, 7 - 21 et seq.
Community antenna television systems. See also that title
G
GAMBLING
City parks and beaches; gambling, 16 - 44
GAMES
City parks and beaches; games allowed only in designated areas, 16 - 58
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GARAGE SALES
Definition, 13 - 52
Exception to provisions, 13 - 53
Permit
Conducting garage sales without, or making false statements in order to obtain
Unlawful; penalties; prima facie evidence re, 13 - 58
Fee, 13 - 56
Limitation on number of permits issued, 13 - 57
Required, 13 - 54
Written statement prerequisite to issuance, 13 - 55
GARBAGE AND TRASH
Abandoned property, 10 - 50 et seq.
Abandoned property. See that title.
City parks and beaches; refuse and trash, 16 - 49
Garbage. See within this title: Refuse, G arbage and Trash
Hurricane hazards
Lands to be kept free from matter occasioning, 10 - 3
Inspection of lands to determine violation. See within this title: Violation; Penalty
Lands to be kept free from trash or filth, 10 - 2
Inspection of lands to dete rmine violation. See within this title: Violation; Penalty
Nuisance provisions. See within this title: Violation; Penalty
Refuse, garbage and trash
Burying prohibited, 10 - 26(d)
City to collect and dispose of garbage
Supervision, regulatory autho rity, 10 - 22
Construction, industrial or garage wastes, disposal of, 10 - 30
Containerized collection
Commercial and multifamily residential, 10 - 25
Definitions, 10 - 23
Deposits, unlawful, 10 - 26(e)
Frequency of collection, 10 - 26(b)
Mulch or compo st piles, 10 - 26(f)
Noncontainerized collection
Residential, 10 - 24
Rates and charge:
Purpose, 10 - 28
Service provided by city, 10 - 29
Refuse storage sites
Predetermination required, 10 - 26(a)
Users of city system
Recording and billing du ties of sanitation supervisor, 10 - 26(c)
Violations and unlawful acts, 10 - 31
Who may collect and convey, 10 - 26(g)
Trash. See within this title: Refuse, Garbage and Trash
Violation; penalty
Abatement bid procedure, 10 - 9
Abatement by city, 10 - 8
B idding and contracting provisions preemptive, 10 - 10
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GARBAGE AND TRASH — Cont'd
Violation; penalty — Cont'd
Content and form of notice, 10 - 6
Hearing, 10 - 7
Inspection of lands to determine violations, 10 - 4
Notice of e stimated cost, 10 - 8
Notice of violation; required, 10 - 5
GAS
Electricity and gas service tax, 23 - 14
Taxation. See that title.
GRAFFITI
Definition and prohibition, 15 - 18
GRASS. See: Vegetation
H
HANDICAPPED PERSONS
Disabled parking spaces
V iolation, penalty, 14 - 9
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND HAZARDOUS WASTE
Disclosure and safety requirements, 9 - 71
Licensing provisions re businesses transporting, 13 - 22
HEDGES. See: Fences, Walls, Hedges and Other Enclosures
HELICOPTERS. See: Airports and Ai rcraft
HIGHWAY CORRIDOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Adoption of plan, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 16
Applicability, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 16
Conflicting ordinances, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 17
Effective date, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII , § 19
Severability, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 18
HOTELS
Taxicabs soliciting for passengers at hotels, 24 - 32
HOUSING. See also Buildings, Housing and Construction Regulations
Numbers
Mandatory street numbers on all buildings, 15 - 16
HUNTING
Cit y parks and beaches; hunting, 16 - 53
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IMPOUNDMENT
Animals and fowl; impoundment, 4 - 19 et seq.
Animals and fowl. See also that title.
Traffic; supplemental provisions for impounding, 14 - 8
IMPROVEMENTS. See also Required Improvements.
Certain ordinances not affected by Code, 1 - 8
INDECENCY AND OBSCENITY
Animals and fowl; indecent exhibitions, 4 - 9
INDUSTRY
Industrial sewage, 26 - 59 et seq.
Water and sewers. See that title.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SE RVICES/GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SERVICES, 2 - 4.1
INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLES. See: Abandoned Property
INSURANCE
Casualty insurers, excise tax on, 23 - 3
Community antenna television services
Franchises; insurance policy, 7 - 30
Fire insurers, excise tax on, 23 - 3
Newsrack liability requirements, 15 - 85
Signs; liability insurance required, 21 - 12
Taxicabs; liability insurance required, 24 - 8
Tornado insurers, excise tax on, 23 - 3
J
JUNK AND JUNKYARDS
Automobile graveyards, requirements for, 11 - 2
Definitio n, 11 - 1
Existing junkyards, requirements for, 11 - 2
Screening
Specifications for, approval of, 11 - 3
JUNK DEALERS
Dealing with minors, 15 - 7
JUNKED VEHICLES. See: Abandoned Property
K
KNIVES
Switchblade knives, 15 - 12
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LAND (General regulations)
Environmentally sensitive lands, Pt. III, Ch. 7.5, Art. IV
Environmental regulation. See that title.
Garbage and trash. See that title.
Inspection of lands to determine violation, 10 - 4 et seq.
LAND DEVELOPMENT R EGULATIONS
(Note - Sections contained within this title refer to sections found within Part III)
Buildings, housing and construction regulations. See: Buildings, Housing and Construction Regulations
Catchlines of sections, Ch. 1, Art. I, § 3
Certain ordi nances not affected by regulation, Ch. 1, Art. I, § 8
Community design plan. See: Community Design Plan
Cost assessed for law enforcement education, Ch. 1, Art. I, § 7
Definitions, Ch. 1, Art. II
Effect of repeal of ordinances, Ch. 1, Art. I, § 4
Env ironmental regulation. See: Environmental Regulation
Excavation and fill regulations. See: Excavations
General penalties; continuing violations; adjudging fines and imprisonments, Ch. 1, Art. I, § 6
How regulations are designated and cited, Ch. 1, Art . I, § 1
Impact fees and dedications, Ch 1, Art. V
In General, 1
Palm Beach County fees/dedications, 2
Parks and recreation facilities impact fee, 3, App. A
Jurisdiction, Ch. 1, Art. III
Land development fees, Ch. 1, Art. VI
Master plan review. See: Master Plan Review
Ordinances; city laws and codification, Ch. 1, Art. I, § 9
Purpose, Ch. 1, Art. IV
Parking lots. See: Parking Lots
Planned unit developments. See: Planned Unit Developments
Planning and development generally. See: Planning and Development
Platting. See: Platting
Reciprocity implied, Ch. 1, Art. I, § 10
Required improvements. See: Required Improvements
Rules of construction, Ch. 1, Art. I, § 2
Severability of parts of regulations, Ch. 1, Art. I, § 5
Signs. See: Sig ns
Site plan review. See: Site Plan Review
Streets and sidewalks. See: Streets and Sidewalks
Surety, Ch. 7
Applicability, 2
Purpose, 1
Types of surety, 3
Zoning. See: Zoning
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LANDSCAPE CODE (Pt. III, Ch. 7.5)
Administration and interpretation of code regulations and provisions, Art. II, § 9
Applicability of landscape ordinance and other regulations, Art. II, § 8
Central business district landscape code, Art. III
Applicability of the central business distric t landscape code, 4
Central business district landscape plan to be submitted, review and approval required, 5
Central business district landscape requirements, 9
Definitions, 3
Landscape plan approval, 6
Maintenance and irrigation, 8
Performanc e surety, 7
Purposes, 2
Short title, 1
Construction of language and definitions, Art. II, § 3
Declaration of purpose and intent, Art. II, § 2
Enforcement of code regulations and provisions; violations, penalties and other remedies, Art. II, § 10
La ndscape plan approval, Art. II, § 6
Landscaping requirements for certain yard areas and off - street parking and other vehicular use
areas, Art. II, § 4
Particular requirements, Art. II, § 5
Performance surety, Art. II, § 7
Short title, Art. II, § 1
LIBRARIES
Acts prohibited; penalty, 12 - 7
Board created, 12 - 1
By - laws, 12 - 3
Compensation, 12 - 2
Duties, 12 - 4
Meetings, 12 - 5
Membership, 12 - 1
Organization, 12 - 2
Powers, 12 - 4
Qualifications, 12 - 2
Quorum, 12 - 3
Regulations, 12 - 3
Removal o f members, 12 - 6
Rules, 12 - 3
Terms, 12 - 1
Vacancies, 12 - 1
LICENSES AND PERMITS
Alarm system operating permit, 2.5 - 3 et seq.
Alarm systems. See that title.
Application for license, 13 - 7
Certain ordinances not affected by Code, 1 - 8
Charitable sol icitation; permit, 17 - 37 et seq.
Peddlers and solicitors. See that title.
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LICENSES AND PERMITS — Cont'd
City parks and beaches; permits re, 16 - 20 et seq.
Parks and recreation. See that title.
Classification and fe e schedule, 13 - 4
Administrative remedy to challenge, 13 - 6
Code enforcement, 13 - 17
Coin - operated vending machines, 13 - 24
Community antennae systems; installation and maintenance, 7 - 42
Conflict with statue, 13 - 3
Contractors, registration and regulatio n of, 13 - 21
Cross - connection control and backflow prevention re, 26 - 109
Declaration required where fee depends on variable factors within applicant's knowledge, 13 - 8
Definitions, 13 - 2
Delinquency penalty, 13 - 11
Dogs; county registration, county licens e required, 4 - 36
Doing business not covered by license, 13 - 15
Due dates, 13 - 10
Duplicate licenses, 13 - 13
Engaging in business without license
Penalties; prima facie evidence, 13 - 16
Enforcement, method of, 13 - 17
Excavations and fills. See: Excavati ons
False statements
License obtained by void ab initio, 13 - 15
Garage sales, 13 - 52 et seq.
Garage sales. See that title.
Hazardous materials or waste, businesses handling, 13 - 25
Home occupational license fees, 13 - 23
Identification of vehicles use d in business or occupation, 13 - 27
Imposition and levy of tax, 13 - 1
Injunction, 13 - 17
Issuance of license, 13 - 9
Nonprofit enterprise, special permits for, 13 - 19
Occupational license tax fee schedule, 13 - 4
Occupational licenses
Control of issue, rei ssue, transfer, etc., 13 - 18
Posted or carried, licenses to be, 13 - 14
Professionals, 13 - 22
Purpose, 13 - 1
Reapplication fee, 13 - 7
Sales. See within this title: Garage Sales
Sewers, permits re industrial and commercial waste, 26 - 131, 26 - 160
Signs. Se e: Signs
Solicitors and canvassers, 17 - 14 et seq.
Peddlers and solicitors. See that title.
Special events, 13 - 20
Streets and sidewalks. See: Streets and Sidewalks
Taxicabs, 24 - 9 et seq.
Taxicab. See that title.
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LICENSES AND PERMITS — Cont'd
Tow vehicles, 13 - 26
Transfer of license, 13 - 12
Unlisted businesses or occupations, provision for, 13 - 5
Used car lots, licensing of, 13 - 28
LIENS
Nuisance abatement board
Duration of lien, 15 - 115.5
LITTER
Defined, 15 - 26
Gutters, sweeping or depositing into, 15 - 28
Private property, 15 - 31
Prohibited generally, 15 - 27
Public places, sweeping or depositing into, 15 - 28
Scattering of loads, prevention of, 15 - 33
Vacant property, 15 - 32
Vehicles, throwing from , 15 - 29
Water, throwing or depositing in bodies of, 15 - 30
LIVESTOCK
Generally, 4 - 19
Animals and fowl. See also that title.
LOADING AND UNLOADING
Noise control, 15 - 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title.
LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, Part III, Ch. 20, Art. VIII, § 3
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LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS
Certain ordinances not affected by Code, 1 - 8
LOUDSPEAKERS
Noise control, 15 - 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title.
M
MANAGER. See: City Manag er
MAPS
Numbers
Mandatory street numbers of all buildings; establishment, 15 - 16(f)
MASTER PLAN REVIEW (Pt. III, Ch. 3)
Administration, Art. I, § 3
Appeals, Art. I, § 4
Applicability, Art. II
Exemption to master planning, 2
Master planning requi red, 1
Waiver of master planning, Art. II, § 3
Approval, Art. I, § 5
Master plan preparation and submission, Art. IV
Master plan content, 3
Preparation, 1
Submission, 2
Technical review, 4
Preapplication conference, Art. III
Procedure, 2
W ritten preapplication, 1
Prerequisites to master plan, Art. I, § 2
Purpose, Art. I, § 1
MAYOR
Offices and titles of mayor and vice mayor retained, 2 - 1.1
Vice - mayor; duties and official designation, 2 - 9
MEDICINES. See: Drugs and Medicines
MINORS
Children and youth advisory board
Created, 2 - 116
Duties, 2 - 117
Meetings, 2 - 120
Organization, 2 - 119
Powers, 2 - 122
Recommendations, 2 - 118
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MINORS — Cont'd
Gang - related activity nuisance abatement re, 15 - 111 et seq .
Nuisances. See that title.
Secondhand or junk dealers, dealing with, 15 - 7
MISDEMEANORS
State misdemeanors, adoption, 15 - 1
MISSILES
Throwing stones or missiles, 15 - 13
MOTOR VEHICLES
Abandoned, wrecked or junked vehicles, 10 - 50 et seq.
Abandone d, wrecked or junked vehicles. See also that title.
Litter, throwing from vehicles, 15 - 29
Noise control, 15 - 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title.
Recreational vehicles, 20 - 1 et seq.
Recreational vehicles, boats and boat trailers. See also that title.
Traffic, 14 - 1 et seq.
Traffic. See also that title.
Trailers, 25 - 1 et seq.
Trailers. See also that title.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Noise control, 15 - 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title.
N
NEWSRACK REGULATIONS
Abandonment, 15 - 87
Authority, legis lative intent, 15 - 83
Definitions, 15 - 82
Enforcement of provisions, 15 - 88
Liability; hold harmless, 15 - 85
Location, placement standards, 15 - 84
Location; private property, 15 - 86
Maintenance, installation standards, 15 - 84
Rules of construction, 15 - 81
Short title, 15 - 80
Supplemental regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 2, § 11 A.
NOISE
Administration, 15 - 8.3
Animals and fowl; nuisance by noise, 4 - 13
Definitions, 15 - 8.2
Exemptions, 15 - 8.6
Inspections, 15 - 8.4
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NOIS E — Cont'd
Penalty for violations, 15 - 8.7
Prohibited acts, 15 - 8.5
Purpose and scope, 15 - 8.1
Short title, 15 - 8
Sound control
Administration, 15 - 10.3
Enforcement, 15 - 10.7
Exemptions, 15 - 10.6
Inspections, 15 - 10.4
Penalty, 15 - 10.7
Prohibited act s, 15 - 10.5
Purpose, 15 - 10.1
Short title, 15 - 10
Terminology and standards, 15 - 10.2
Sound levels by receiving land use category, 15 - 8.8
Standards, 15 - 8.2
Terminology, 15 - 8.2
NON - SMOKING POLICY
Non - smoking areas, 15 - 19
NOTICE OF INTENT, Part III, Ch. 1, Art. XI
NUISANCES
Garbage, nuisance abatement provisions re, 10 - 4 et seq.
Garbage and trash. See that title
Nuisance abatement
Board
Conduct of hearing, 15 - 115
Created; organization, 15 - 113
Fines for noncompliance with orders, 15 - 115 .5
Duration of lien, 15 - 115.5
Processing of complaints, 15 - 114
Definitions, 15 - 112
Judicial review, 15 - 116
Rights preserved, 15 - 117
Title, 15 - 111
NUMBER
Defined, 1 - 2
O
OATH
Defined, 1 - 2
OBSCENITY. See: Indecency and Obscenity
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ODOR
Animals and fowl; nuisance by odor, 4 - 13
OFFENSES
Failure to respond to lawful process, 15 - 4
Obstruction of passageways, 15 - 9
State misdemeanors, adoption, 15 - 1
OFFENSIVE CONDITIONS
Garbage and trash, 10 - 1 et seq.
Gar bage and trash. See also that title
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 - 8
City attorney. See that title
City engineer, 2 - 4
City manager, 2 - 25 et seq.
City manager. See also that title
Director of planning; position cre ated; appointment, tenure, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, § 8
Planning and development. See also that title
Drug free workplace
Definitions, 2 - 19(b)
General procedures, 2 - 19(c)
Policy requirements, 2 - 19(d)
Policy statement, 2 - 19(a)
Expenses, reimbursement b y city
Per diem and travel expense schedule, 2 - 15
Legal defense and identification, 2 - 8
Mayor and vice mayor. See: Mayor
Minimum qualifications for appointment to city boards and commissions, membership, 2 - 16
Officers, defined, 1 - 2
Pension administr ator, 18 - 9
Pensions and retirement, 18 - 1 et seq.
Pensions and retirement. See also that title
Personnel and equipment organizational chart adopted, 2 - 1
Personnel policy manual adopted by reference, 2 - 151
Prosecutor. See that title
ORDINANCES. See: C ode of Ordinances
OWNER
Defined, 1 - 2
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PARKING LOTS (Pt. III, Ch. 23)
Administration, Art. I, § 7
Exemptions and variations, Art. I, § 3
Minimum standards, Art. I, § 4
Non - compliance, Art. I, § 6
Permitting, Art . I, § 5
Prohibited activity, Art. III, § 1
Purpose and objectives, Art. I, § 1
Required improvements, Art. II
Scope, Art. I, § 2
PARKS AND RECREATION
Beaches. See within this title: City Parks and Beaches
Board created
Appointment, 16 - 1
Duties , 16 - 5
Meetings, 16 - 4
Members, removal, 16 - 2
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PARKS AND RECREATION — Cont'd
Board created — Cont'd
Officers, 16 - 3
Powers, 16 - 5
Qualifications, 16 - 1
Terms, 16 - 1
Vaca ncies, 16 - 2
Boats and boating
Boat club park, establishing hours of use at, 16 - 60
Boat launching and trailer parking user fee at Boat Club Park, 16 - 61
C - 16 Canal (Pioneer Park) speed restriction on, 16 - 93.1
Enforcement, 16 - 95
Fueling or refuelin g of watercraft prohibited, 16 - 94.5
Intracoastal waterway
Wooden overlook at terminus of Casa Loma Boulevard
Mooring or docking at, 16 - 94.5
Mufflers required, 16 - 94
Overnight boat docking prohibited, 16 - 59
Recreational vehicles, boats and bo at trailers, 20 - 1 et seq.
Recreational vehicles, boats and boat trailers. See also that title
Speed causing harmful wake, 16 - 93
Boynton Canal and abutting property
Use prohibited, 16 - 7
City parks and beaches
Conduct regulated
Alcoholic bevera ges permitted only at designated places
Sale; drunkenness, 16 - 38
Animals prohibited, 16 - 39
Boat club park, establishing hours of use at, 16 - 60
Boat docking overnight prohibited, 16 - 59
Camping, 16 - 57
Closed areas; entering, using, 16 - 45
Diso rderly conduct, 16 - 46
Dogs prohibited in city owned park or recreation area, 4 - 33
Dressing and undressing, 16 - 52
Explosives, 16 - 40
Fireplaces and picnic areas, use of, 16 - 55
Fires permitted only in designated areas
Dropping inflammable material , 16 - 43
Fireworks, 16 - 40
Fixtures; standing or sitting on, 16 - 48
Gambling, 16 - 44
Games allowed only in designated areas, 16 - 58
Hunting, 16 - 53
Lounging, 16 - 46
Picnic area
Regulation authorized, 16 - 54
Refuse, 16 - 49
Rest rooms, cooperation in keeping clean, 16 - 47
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PARKS AND RECREATION — Cont'd
City parks and beaches — Cont'd
Sleeping, 16 - 46
Soliciting prohibited, 16 - 42
Swimmers to conform to regulations, 16 - 50
Trash, 16 - 49
Trees, climbing, 16 - 48
U se of facilities provided for opposite sex, 16 - 41
Weapons; shooting, 16 - 53
Definitions, 16 - 18
Director to establish hours, 16 - 19
Grass, damaging, 16 - 25
Hours, director to establish, 16 - 19
Permit required to erect structure or run utility, 16 - 23
Per mittees, interference with, 16 - 20
Plants, damaging, 16 - 25
Pollution of waters, 16 - 26
Regulations, enforcement, 16 - 22
Sand, removal of, 16 - 24
Showing of permits upon request, 16 - 21
Shrubs, removal of, 16 - 24
Soil, removal of, 16 - 24
Structures to affo rd open view
Guy wires, braces prohibited, 16 - 27
Traffic and parking regulations
Authority to direct traffic
Obedience required, 16 - 70
Bicycles
Headlights, 16 - 81
Manner of parking or leaving, 16 - 80
Manner of riding, 16 - 79
Passeng ers on, 16 - 80
Reflectors, 16 - 81
To keep to right, single file, 16 - 79
Bicycles, where permitted, 16 - 78
Compliance required, 16 - 69
Double parking, 16 - 77
Driving in prohibited areas, 16 - 73
Night parking, 16 - 75
Notice of vehicle break down, 16 - 76
Parking at municipal beach in Ocean Ridge, 16 - 82
Parking to be in parking areas
Obedience to regulations, 16 - 74
Speed limit, 16 - 72
Traffic signs, observance of, 16 - 71
Trees, damaging, 16 - 25
Trees, removal of, 16 - 24
Utiliti es
Permit required to erect structure or run utility, 16 - 23
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PARKS AND RECREATION — Cont'd
City parks and beaches; structures to afford open views
Guy wires, braces prohibited, 16 - 27
Dogs
Prohibited in city owned park or recreation area, 4 - 33
Recreation and parks director
Hours of operation at parks and beaches established by, 16 - 19
Regulations enforced by, 16 - 22
Recreational and park fund established
Expenditures, 16 - 6
PARTNERSHIPS
Persons defined to includ e, 1 - 2
PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
Canvassers. See within this title: Solicitors and Canvassers
Charitable solicitations
Amendments to application
Additional solicitation, 17 - 43
Applicability, 17 - 34
Behavior, restrictions on, 17 - 44
Definitions , 17 - 36
Fees, 17 - 39
Penalty, 17 - 45
Permit
Application, 17 - 38
Contents, 17 - 42
Expiration, 17 - 42
Granting, 17 - 40
Nontransferable, 17 - 42
Refusal to grant permit
Appeal, 17 - 41
Required, exceptions, 17 - 37
Terms, 17 - 42
Pur pose, 17 - 35
City parks and beaches; soliciting prohibited, 16 - 42
Fingerprints required, 17 - 1
Identification card required
Re - registration; fee, 17 - 2
Noise control, 15 - 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title
Photo required, 17 - 1
Registration, photo and fi ngerprints required, 17 - 1
Solicitors and canvassers
Defined, 17 - 13
Duty of police to enforce, 17 - 20
License required, 17 - 14
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PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS — Cont'd
Solicitors and cavassers — Cont'd
Permit required, 17 - 1 4
Action on application, 17 - 17
Appeals, 17 - 23
Application, 17 - 15
Application fee, 17 - 16
Duration, 17 - 18
Exhibition, 17 - 19
Investigation on application, 17 - 17
Revocation, 17 - 22
Reports, records of violations, 17 - 21
Violations, re cords and reports, 17 - 21
PEEPING TOMS
Window peeping, 15 - 15
PENALTIES
Adjudgment of fines and imprisonments, 1 - 6
Continuing violations, 1 - 6
General penalties, 1 - 6
Specific penalties for violations. See specific violations
PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT
D eferred compensation plan for unclassified personnel
Agreements with employees authorized, 18 - 196
Authorized, 18 - 195
Deferred Retire Option Plan, 18 - 127
Early retirement. See within this title: Early Retirement Incentive Program
Eligible rollover di stributions
Trustee to trustee transfer, 18 - 200
Employees' pension plan, 18 - 55 et seq.
Employees' pension plan. See also that title.
Firefighters, pension for, 18 - 179 et seq.
Fire department. See also that title.
Flexible benefit plan
Authoriz ed, 18 - 197
Contributions to plan, 18 - 199
Payroll deductions, 18 - 198
Pension administrator; duties, 18 - 9
Police officers, Retirement Trust Fund, 18 - 164 et seq.
Police department. See also that title.
Social security, 18 - 1 et seq.
Social security . See also that title.
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PERMITS. See: Licenses and Permits
PERSON
Defined, 1 - 2
PERSONNEL
Personnel and equipment organizational chart adopted, 2 - 1
Personnel policy manual adopted by reference, 2 - 151
PICNICS
City park s and beaches; places for picnics, 16 - 54 et seq.
Parks and recreation. See also that title.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS (Pt. III, Ch. 2.5)
Definition, 2
Intent and purpose, 1
Internal PUD standards, 9
Locational standards for PUD's, 8
Minimum land a reas for PUD, 5
Nomenclature, 3
Plan modification, 12
Preliminary and final development plans, 11
Procedures for zoning of land to PUD, 10
Relation of land use intensity (LUI) ratings to regulations, 4
Unified control, 6
Uses permitted, 7
Zoning ad ministrator, 13
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Additional authority, functions, powers, and duties, as assigned by the City Commission, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5,
Art. I, § 4.2
Advisory authority, functions, powers and duties, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. I, § 4
Authori ty granted by the City Commission, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. I, § 4.3
Commission designated statutory planning agency, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. I, § 5
Community design plan. See: Community Design Plan
Comprehensive plan adopted; authority, purpose, preempti on, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. I, § 7
Concurrency requirements (Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VI)
Administration of article, § 8
Adoption of methodology for determining whether concurrency requirements are met, § 7
Applicability, § 2
Categories of developmen t orders and permits, § 4
Certification of concurrency or exemption upon request, § 14
Concurrency review board, § 11
Exemptions, § 10
Minimum levels of service adopted for public facilities, § 5
Procedures for certification or conditional certif ication of concurrency, § 9
Public facilities shall be available for development projects consistent with adopted levels of
service, § 6
Short title, authority, intent and purpose, § 1
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PLANNING AN D DEVELOPMENT — Cont'd
Duties, responsibilities of planner, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. I, § 9
Federal Highway Corridor Community Redevelopment Plan
Adoption of plan, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 16
Applicability, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 16
Conflic ting ordinances, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 17
Effective date, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 19
Severability, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. VII, § 18
Master plan review. See: Master Plan Review.
Planning and development board — establishment and composit ion, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. I, § 1
Position of director of planning created; appointment, tenure, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. I, § 8
Quasi - judicial authority, functions, powers, and duties, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. I, § 4.1
Quasi - judicial proceedings before ci ty commissioner board; procedure for reconsideration, 2 - 20
Redevelopment trust fund, powers of redevelopment agency, 2 - 13.1, 2 - 13.2
Review of board decisions, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. I, § 6
Selection of chair and vice chair; rules of procedure, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. I, § 3
Terms of offices; removal; vacancies, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. I, § 2
PLANTS. See: Vegetation
PLATTING (Pt. III, Ch. 5)
Administration, Art. III
Generally, Art. I
Land development permit, Art. VII
Plat preparation and approval, A rt. V
Final plat recording requirements, 3
Preparation of final plat, 1
Submission of final plat, 2
Prerequisites to platting, Art. IV
Approved master plan, 1
Pre - application (preliminary plat), 2
Previously platted subdivisions, Art. VI
Acti ve subdivision development, 1
Improvement of existing partially developed subdivisions not subject to vacation and reversion to
acreage, 3
Reversion of subdivided land to acreage, 2
Waiver, 4
Sale or transfer of property, VIII
Waivers and subs titutions, Art. II
Substitutions, 2
Waivers, 1
POISON
Dogs; poisoning, 4 - 3
POLES AND WIRES
Community antenna television systems; installation and maintenance
Joint use of utility poles, agreement to be filed with city manager, 7 - 48
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alarm systems generally, 2.5 - 1 et seq.
Law enforcement officers
Salary incentive program, 2 - 14
Retirement Trust Fund
Beneficiaries, 18 - 171
Benefits
Amounts, 18 - 169
Optional forms, 18 - 170
Board of Trustees
Created, 18 - 166
Powers, 18 - 167
Buy back of service, 18 - 172
Creation, 18 - 164
Deferred retirement option plan (DROP), 18 - 175
Definitions, 18 - 165
False or misleading statements, 18 - 174(b)
Incompetence, 18 - 174(c)
Internal Revenue Code limits, 18 - 174(g)
Lump sum payment, 18 - 174(e)
Maintenance, 18 - 164
Membership, 18 - 165
Pension validity, 18 - 174(a)
Required distribution, 18 - 174(f)
Requirements for retirement, 18 - 169
Rights and benefits not subject to legal proce ss, 18 - 174(d)
Rollovers, 18 - 173
Supplemental pension distribution, 18 - 177
Termination of plan and distribution of fund, 18 - 176
Social security for policemen, 18 - 19 et seq.
Social security. See also that title
Solicitors and canvassers; duty of po lice to enforce, 17 - 20
POLLING PLACES
Designation of, 2 - 44
POLLUTION
Parks and recreation; pollution of water, 16 - 26
Stormwater system, 26 - 300 et seq.
Water and sewers. See that title.
POOLS.
Swimming pools and spas, Pt. III, Ch. 20, Art. IX
POU LTRY
Generally, 4 - 19
Animals and fowl. See also that title.
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PROPERTY
Abandoned property, 10 - 50 et seq.
Abandoned property. See that title
Animals and fowl; nuisance by property, 4 - 13
Certain ordinances not aff ected by code, 1 - 8
Dogs; damaging property of another, 4 - 33
Garbage and trash. See also that title
Inspection of land to determine violation, 10 - 4 et seq.
Graffiti, 15 - 18
Landscape code. See that title.
Minimum standards for appearance and maintena nce, 15 - 120
Personal property, defined, 1 - 2
Private property
Newsracks located on; written permission, 15 - 86
Taxation; excise tax on property insurers, 23 - 3
Trailers; parking on private property, 25 - 6
PROSECUTOR
Compensation, 2 - 7
Duty, 2 - 6
Positi on created, 2 - 5
Responsibility, 2 - 6
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Community antenna television systems; installation and maintenance
Changes required by public improvements, 7 - 46
PUBLIC SERVICE TAX
Generally, 23 - 14 et seq.
Taxation. See also that title.
P UBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Divisions, 2 - 2
Established, 2 - 2
Superintendent of public works
Administration of department, 2 - 2
PURCHASING AND CONSULTANTS
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 - 8
City to adopt rules of procedures, 2 - 59
Commissions, bo ards, etc., independent of city commission to follow article, 2 - 60
Consultants
Incorporation of Florida Statutes Section 287.055, 2 - 57
Intent, 2 - 58
Jurisdiction, 2 - 58
Purchasing agent
Competitive bidding re
Exceptions, 2 - 56.1
Generally, 2 - 56
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PURCHASING AND CONSULTANTS — Cont'd
Purchasing agent — Cont'd
Duties, 2 - 56
Selection, 2 - 56
R
RADIOS
Noise control, 15 - 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title.
RAILROADS AND TRAINS
Locomotive whistles and/or horns
Hours dur ing which sounding prohibited; penalty for violation, 14 - 7.1
Trains
Blocking or obstructing crossings, 14 - 7
RECREATION. See: Parks and Recreation
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, BOATS AND BOAT TRAILERS
Definition, 20 - 3
Land use, effect on private limitations , 20 - 5
More stringent regulations to apply, 20 - 4
Parks and recreation; boats and boating, 16 - 93 et seq.
Parks and recreation. See also that title
Private property, conditions to parking on, 20 - 6
Private property, occupying on, 20 - 8
Purpose, 20 - 1
Sc ope, 20 - 2
Time limit for parking on right - of - way, 20 - 7
REDEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND
Powers of redevelopment agency, 2 - 13.1, 2 - 13.2
REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS (Pt. III, Ch. 6)
Acceptance and maintenance of required improvements, Art. VI
Acceptance of dedication and maintenance of improvements, 2
City completion of required improvements, 3
Workmanship and material agreement, 1
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REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS — Cont'd
Administration, Art. I, § 3
Applicabilit y, Art. II
Commencement, Art. I, § 2
Construction of required improvements, Art. V
Administration of construction, 2
Completion of improvements, 5
Construction documents, 4
Construction methods, 1
Measurements and tests, 3
Obtaining certifica tes of occupancy, 7
Time extensions, 6
Design requirements for required improvements, Art. IV
Access, 1
Alleys, 2
Bicycle/pedestrian paths, 12
Blocks, 3
Bridges, 4
Commercial and industrial subdivisions, 19
Drainage and storm water treatme nt, 5
Easements, 6
Fire hydrants, 16
Lots, 7
Median strips and entranceways, 15
Monuments, 18
Nuisance abatement, 20
Seawalls, bulkheads, piers and docks, 8
Soils, 9
Street lighting, 11
Streets, 10
Traffic control devices, 17
Utilit ies, 13
Utility installation, 14
Identification of required improvements, Art. III
Alleys, 1
Bridges and culverts, 2
Buffer areas (screening), 3
Central water system, 15
Clearing, grading, filling, 4
Drainage, 5 - 1
Fire hydrants, 6
Sani tary sewage, 10
Sidewalks, 11
Storm water treatment, 5 - 2
Street lighting, 14
Street markers, 13
Streets, 12
Traffic control devices, 16
Purpose, Art. I, § 1
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REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS — Cont'd
Subdivisions contai ning/adjoining waterfront property, Art. VII
Construction and permitting, 4
Dedication, 6
Design, 3
Easements or rights - of - way, 2
Exceptions, 7
General design, 1
Seawalls, bulkheads, docks and piers, 5
RETIREMENT. See: Pensions and Retiremen t
RIGHTS - OF - WAY
Communications
Abandonment of a communications facility, 25.1 - 17
Conditional use of public rights - of - way, 25.1 - 9
Construction bond, 25.1 - 14
Definitions, 25.1 - 3
Enforcement remedies, 25.1 - 16
Existing communications facilities i n public rights - of - way, 25.1 - 11
Force majeure, 25.1 - 18
Indemnification, 25.1 - 13
Insurance, 25.1 - 12
Intent and purpose, 25.1 - 2
Involuntary termination of registration, 25.1 - 10
Permits
Suspension, 25.1 - 7
Appeals, 25.1 - 8
Placement or main tenance of a communications facility in public rights - of - way, 25.1 - 6
Registration for placing or maintaining communications facilities in public rights - of - way, 25.1 - 4
Reports and records, 25.1 - 19
Reservation of rights and remedies, 25.1 - 20
Security fund, 25.1 - 15
Title, 25.1 - 1
Transfer, sale or assignment of assets in public rights - of - way, 25.1 - 5
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SCHOOLS
Education advisory board
Creation, 2 - 126
Duties, 2 - 127
Meetings, 2 - 130
Organization, 2 - 129
Powers, 2 - 132
Qualifications, 2 - 131
Recommendations, 2 - 128
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SECONDHAND DEALERS
Dealing with minors, 15 - 7
SECURITY. See: Social Security
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
Creation, 2 - 141
Duties, 2 - 142
Meetings, 2 - 145
Organization, 2 - 144
Powers, 2 - 147
Qualificatio n, 2 - 146
Recommendations, 2 - 143
SEWERS. See: Water and Sewers
SIDEWALKS. See: Streets and Sidewalks
SIGNS (Pt. III, Ch. 21)
Annual inspection, Art. I, § 9
Application, Art. I, § 6
Definitions, Art. I, § 2
Licensing, competency of contractors, Art. I, § 14
Maintenance, Art. I, § 13
Penalties; enforcement, Art. I, § 4
Permit fee, Art. I, § 8
Permit issuance, Art. I, § 7
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SIGNS — Cont'd
Permit number posting, Art. I, § 12
Perm itting, Art. I, § 5
Purpose, Art. I, § 3
Removal of abandoned signs, Art. I, § 16
Revocation of permit, Art. I, § 10
Short title, Art. I, § 1
Signs allowed, Art. IV
Signs allowed in commercial nonresidential districts not otherwise excluded, 2
Sig ns allowed in industrial zoning districts, 5
Signs allowed in malls, 4
Signs allowed in residential zoning districts, 1
Signs allowed in shopping centers and public use districts, 3
Signs in the central business district, 6
Signs permitted in pla nned districts, 7
Signs within public rights - of - way and city owned signs, 8
Special conditions, Art. III
Aesthetics, 3
Interpretation, 4
Nonconforming signs, 7
Obscene matter/misleading advertising, 2
Overhead clearance, 8
Setbacks, 5
Spec ial signs, 6
Traffic hazards, 1
Unsafe and unlawful signs, Art. I, § 11
Variances/exemptions and prohibitions, Art. II
Exemptions, 2
Prohibitions, 3
Variances, 1
Wind pressure and dead load requirements, Art. I, § 15
SITE PLAN REVIEW (Pt. III, Ch. 4)
Appeals, 12
Applicability, 2
Expiration of site plan, 5
Maintenance, 11
Modification of approved site plan, 9
Notification, 6
Preapplication conference, 3
Purpose, 1
Review of site plans in the CBD central business district, zoning district or the community redevelopment
agency area, 10
Review standards, 8
Submission requirements, 7
Technical review, 4
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SOCIAL SECURITY
Agreements authorized, 18 - 3
Appropriations authorized, 18 - 5
Benefits accepted , 18 - 1
Custodian, withholding and reporting agent designated, 18 - 8
Federal act adopted, 18 - 7
Firemen
Adherence to regulations required, 18 - 41
Agreements authorized, 18 - 38
Appropriations authorized, 18 - 40
Benefits accepted, 18 - 37
Custodian, wit hholding and reporting agent designated, 18 - 43
Federal act adopted, 18 - 42
Personnel covered, 18 - 37
Records required, 18 - 41
Referendum required, 18 - 44
Reports required, 18 - 41
Withholdings authorized, 18 - 39
Personnel covered, 18 - 1
Personnel exc luded, 18 - 2
Policemen
Adherence to regulations required, 18 - 23
Agreements authorized, 18 - 20
Appropriations authorized, 18 - 22
Benefits accepted, 18 - 19
Custodian, withholding and reporting agent designated, 18 - 25
Federal act adopted, 18 - 24
Per sonnel covered, 18 - 19
Records required, 18 - 23
Referendum required, 18 - 26
Reports required, 18 - 23
Withholdings authorized, 18 - 21
Records required, 18 - 6
Regulations, adherence to required, 18 - 6
Reports required, 18 - 6
Withholdings authorized, 18 - 4
SOCIAL SERVICES
Services for the poor or aged
Disbursement of federal funds for, 2 - 12
SOCIETIES
Persons defined to include, 1 - 2
SOLICITORS. See: Peddlers and Solicitors
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SOUND CONTROL
Administration, 15 - 10.3
Enforce ment, 15 - 10.7
Exemptions, 15 - 10.6
Inspections, 15 - 10.4
Penalty, 15 - 10.7
Prohibited acts, 15 - 10.5
Purpose, 15 - 10.1
Short title, 15 - 10
Terminology and standards, 15 - 10.2
SPECIMEN TREES
Designation of, Pt. III, Ch. 7.5, Art. I, § 21
SPEED LIMITS
Bo ats and boating; speed causing harmful wake, 16 - 93
City parks and beaches; traffic and parking regulations
Speed limit generally, 16 - 72
Construction areas, speed in, 14 - 2
STATE
Defined, 1 - 2
STENCH BOMBS
Stench bombs and other offensive matter, 15 - 1 1
STONES
Throwing stones, 15 - 13
STORES
Convenience store security
Definition of convenience store, 15 - 97
Noncompliance, 15 - 100
Requirements, 15 - 98
Short title, 15 - 96
Training of employees, 15 - 99
STORMWATER SYSTEM
Provisions enumerated, 26 - 3 00 et seq.
Water and sewers. See that title.
STREET SALES. See: Peddlers and Solicitors
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Alcoholic beverages; consumption in streets prohibited, 3 - 5
Alteration. See within this title: Construction, Repair or Alteration
Block pa rties. See within this title: Picketing, Parades, Block Parties, Etc.
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STREETS AND SIDEWALKS — Cont'd
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 - 8
Community design plan. See: Community Design Plan
Construction, repair o r alteration (Pt. III, Ch. 22, Art. II)
Application required; contents, 2
Inspection, approval, 5
Permit fees, 3
Permit issuance, 4
Standards, 1
Surety, 6
Work within rights - of - way, 7
Minimum right - of - way width, Pt. III, Ch. 22, Art. I, § 2
Minimum width of new or rebuilt streets, Pt. III, Ch. 22, Art. I, § 3
Obstructing streets, prohibited, Pt. III, Ch. 22, Art. I, § 4
Numbers
Mandatory street numbers of all buildings, 15 - 16
Platting. See: Platting
Repair. See within this title: Const ruction, Repair or Alteration
Sidewalks, when required, Pt. III, Art. I, § 5
Street and easement abandonment, Pt. III, Ch. 22, Art. III
Application fee, 3
Application/submission, 2
Processing of application, 4
Purposes, 1
Street designation syst em, Pt. III, Ch. 22, Art. I, § 1
SUBDIVISIONS
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 - 8
Land development regulations. See: Land Development Regulations (Pt. III)
Platting. See: Platting
Required improvements. See: Required Improvements
SWIMMER S
City parks and beaches; swimmers to conform to regulations, 16 - 50
SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS, Pt. III, Ch. 20, Art. IX
SWITCHBLADE KNIVES
Generally, 15 - 12
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TAXATION
Casualty insurers, excise tax on, 23 - 2
Certain ordinance not effected by code, 1 - 8
Fire rescue assessment. See within this title: Fire Rescue Assessment
Property insurers, excise tax on, 23 - 3
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TAXATION — Cont'd
Public service tax
Electricity and gas
Churches, exemption for, 23 - 17
Collection, 23 - 20
Computation of tax, 23 - 19
Exemptions for governmental agencies, 23 - 18
Fuel adjustment charge excluded from, 23 - 15
Inspection, 23 - 21
Levied, 23 - 14
Records required, 23 - 21
Telecommunications services
Amount of, 23 - 24
Audit, 23 - 28
Defi nitions, 23 - 23
Exemptions, 23 - 25
Remittance of to the city by seller, 23 - 27
Seller compensation, 23 - 26
Short title, 23 - 22
TAXICABS
Advertising in or on vehicles, 24 - 33
Alcoholic beverages, soliciting passengers for, 24 - 32
Annual reports require d, 24 - 17
Business records required, 24 - 16
Certain agreements
Furnished to council, 24 - 10
Certificate of public convenience and necessity required, 24 - 3
Application; information required, 24 - 4
Issuance; factors to be considered, 24 - 5
Revocation, 24 - 7
Suspension, 24 - 7
Transfer, 24 - 6
Chauffeur's license, driver to have, 24 - 11
Definitions, 24 - 1
Driver to stay with vehicle, 24 - 25
Driver's permit
Investigation of taxicab driver's criminal and driving record, 24 - 13
Enforcement, 24 - 2
Hotels , soliciting passengers for, 24 - 32
Liability insurance required, 24 - 8
License fees prerequisite to continuance of certificate, 24 - 9
Manifests required, 24 - 24
Marking, designation of vehicles, 24 - 19
Misuse of vehicle, 24 - 32
Number of passengers, 24 - 30
Offensive solicitation of passengers, 24 - 26
Vehicle inspection, 24 - 13
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TAXICABS — Cont'd
Passengers
Manner of receiving or discharging, 24 - 27
Rate card required, 24 - 21
Rates of fare established, 24 - 20
Recei pts, duty to give, 24 - 22
Refusal of passengers to pay
Intent to defraud, 24 - 23
Refusal to carry orderly passengers, 24 - 31
Service generally
Hours of operation, response to calls, 24 - 18
Soliciting, common carrier passengers, 24 - 28
Stands, restricte d use of, 24 - 34
Taking additional passengers, 24 - 29
Truck parking regulated
Penalty, 14 - 3
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (TRC), Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. I, § 4
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Telecommunications tax, 23 - 22 et seq.
Taxation. See that title
TELECOMMUNIC ATIONS RIGHTS - OF - WAY. See: Communications Rights - of - Way
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS AND ANTENNAS
Antennas not located on telecommunications towers, Pt. III, Ch. 10, § 5
Applications of telecommunications towers and antennas, Pt. III, Ch. 10, § 7
Definitio ns, Pt. III, Ch. 10, § 2
Intent of telecommunication towers and antenna chapter, Pt. III, Ch. 10, § 1
Shared use of communication towers, Pt. III, Ch. 10, § 6
Telecommunications towers, Pt. III, Ch. 10, § 3
Tower replacement, Pt. III, Ch. 10, § 4
TELE VISION
Community antenna television systems, 7 - 1 et seq.
Community antenna television systems. See also that title
Noise control, 15 - 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title
TERMITES
Buildings; certificate of treatment, Pt. III, Ch. 20, Art. I, § 2
TIME
C omputation of time, 1 - 2
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TOWING
Businesses that tow vehicles, 13 - 21.3
TRAFFIC
Abandoned vehicles; sale, redemption of
Disposition of proceeds, 14 - 8
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 - 8
City parks and beaches; traffic and parking regulations, 16 - 69 et seq.
Parks and recreation. See also that title
Construction areas, speed in, 14 - 2
Crossings
Trains blocking or obstructing, 14 - 7
Disabled parking spaces
Violation, penalty, 14 - 9
Impoundment, supplemental provisions for
Sale, redemption of abandoned vehicles; disposition of proceeds, 14 - 8
Noise control, 15 - 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title
Parking lots. See: Parking Lots
Regulatory traffic control, 14 - 1
Signs not to constitute traffic hazard, Pt. III , Ch. 21, Art. III, § 1
Solicitation of rides or business, 14 - 4
Stopping, standing or parking
Civil penalties, 14 - 11
Liability for payment of violations, 14 - 10
Prohibited in specified places, 14 - 5
Traffic calming measures, 14 - 6
Trailers; parking interfering with traffic, 25 - 4
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TRAFFIC (Cont'd)
Trains
Blocking or obstructing crossing, 14 - 7
Whistles and/or horns of
Hours during which sounding prohibited
Truck parking re gulated, 14 - 3
TRAILERS
Boats and boat trailers, 20 - 1 et seq.
Recreational vehicles, boats and boat trailers. See also that title
Construction trailers, exemption for, 25 - 7
Defined, 25 - 1
Limitation on number of trailers on parcel of land, 25 - 9
Parki ng on streets, 25 - 2
Placing on roof or high place, 25 - 8
Private property, parking on, 25 - 6
Towing vehicle, manner of attachment to, 25 - 5
Traffic, parking interfering with, 25 - 4
Vehicle to be attached when parked on street, 25 - 3
TRAINS. See: Railroads and Trains
TRASH. See: Garbage and Trash
TREES. See also Vegetation
Central business district landscape code. See: Landscape Code
City parks and beaches
Climbing trees, 16 - 48
Shrubs and trees, 16 - 24
Environmentally sensitive lands, Pt. III, Ch. 7 .5, Art. IV
Environmental regulation. See that title
Landscape code. See: Landscape Code
Tree preservation (Pt. III, Ch. 7.5, Art. I)
Alternate site plan information, 8
Application for permit, 6
Application of article provisions, 4
Application processing and review, 10
Definitions, 3
Designation of specimen trees, 21
Disposal of diseased trees, 20
Exceptions due to emergencies, 16
Exemptions for betterment plans, 18
Exemptions for public utilities, 18.1
Exemptions to nurseries, tre e farms, 17
Hazardous trees exempt from written permit requirement, 15.1
Issuance of permits, 11
Natural growth to be preserved, 22
Natural vegetative cover on beach dunes, 23
Penalty, 27
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TREES — Cont'd
Tree pres ervation — Cont'd
Permit required, 5
Pre - application inspection service, 9
Preservation of mangrove areas, 23.1
Procedures of city inspector to be followed, 24
Public lands, 25
Purposes, 2
Removal of certain trees; conditions; restoration of ar ea; penalty for violation, 19
Short title, 1
Site plan information, 7
Special conditions for issuance of permits for relocation or replacement, 13
Special conditions for issuance of permits for removal, 12
Tree protection, 15
Tree removal or re location permit fee, 14
TRUCKS
Truck parking regulated, 14 - 3
U
UNLOADING. See: Loading and Unloading
UTILITIES
City parks and beaches
Permit required to erect structure or run utility, 16 - 23
Water and sewers, 26 - 10 et seq.
Water and sewers. See also that title
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Director of utilities
Administrator of department, 2 - 3
Divisions, 2 - 3
Established, 2 - 3
V
VANDALISM
Graffiti, 15 - 18
VEGETATION. See also: Trees
Central business district landscape code. See: Central Business District Landscape Code
City parks and beaches
Climbing trees, 16 - 48
Shrubs and trees, 16 - 24
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VEGETATION - Cont'd
Community design plan. See: Community Design Plan
Diseased plants
Abatement by city
Assessment and lien, 15 - 64
Council may waive provisions of article, 15 - 65
Declared nuisance, 15 - 61
Definitions, 15 - 60
Procedure, 15 - 62
Refusing to permit entry, 15 - 63
Environmentally sensitive lands, Pt. III, Ch. 7.5, Art. IV
Environmental regulation. See th at title
Landscape code. See: Landscape Code
Tree preservation. See: Trees
VEHICLES. See: Motor Vehicles
VICE MAYOR. See: Mayor
W
WALLS. See: Fences, Wall, Hedges and Other Enclosures
WATER AND SEWERS
Additions. See: Extensions, Replacements and A dditions
Cross - connection control and backflow prevention
Backflow prevention devices; when required; specifications, 26 - 207
Definitions, 26 - 206
Fees, 26 - 209
Permits, 26 - 209
Short title, 26 - 205
Utilities department to administer, 26 - 208
Viol ations and penalties
Notice of violations; failure to remedy, 26 - 210
Penalties, 26 - 211
Environmentally sensitive lands, Pt. III, Ch. 7.5, Art. IV
Environmental regulation. See that title
Extensions, replacements and additions
Approval of plans by state, 26 - 12
Building permit for development
Approval of utility service provision prerequisite to, 26 - 15
Certification that bills paid
Prerequisite to approval by city, 26 - 14
Definitions, 26 - 10
Development permit
Prerequisites to appro val, 26 - 16
Expansion of water and sewer systems
Additional charge, 26 - 35
Approval, 26 - 29
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WATER AND SEWERS — Cont'd
Extensions, replacements and additions - Cont'd
Expansion of water and sewer systems - Cont'd
Capi tal facilities charges and connection charges, 26 - 34
Construction standards, 26 - 33
Design standards, 26 - 32
Feasibility study, 26 - 28
Financing, 26 - 31
Proposal, 26 - 29
Responsibility for design, 26 - 30
Scope, 26 - 27
Plans and specificatio ns to be approved by city officers, 26 - 11
Supervision when work not done by city
Deposit required, 26 - 13
Industrial and commercial waste
Admission of industrial and commercial waste, 26 - 147
Application, 26 - 114
Barricades and lights around sewer excavations, 26 - 139
Building sewer specifications, 26 - 135
Certain waste, discharge restricted, 26 - 143
Compliance with provisions or more stringent regulations, 26 - 116
Compliance with state department of environmental regulation and other current r egulations, 26 - 128
Connecting building sewer to private sewage disposal system, 26 - 125
Connecting private sewage disposal system to public sewer, 26 - 129
Costs and expense of installation and connection of building sewer; indemnification, 26 - 132
Cou nty to inspect installations, 26 - 127
Damaging or tampering with sewage works, 26 - 124
Definitions, 26 - 115
Depositing objectionable wastes on public and private property, 26 - 119
Disposal of sewage other than through regional facilities, 26 - 117
Grav ity flow of building drain to public sewers, 26 - 136
Inspection of connection to public sewer, 26 - 138
Interceptors, 26 - 145
Maintaining flow - equalizing facilities and/or interceptors for preliminary pretreatment, 26 - 146
Maintenance of private sewage disposal facilities, 26 - 130
National categorical pretreatment standards
Application of more stringent requirements; city shall notify effective users, 26 - 149
City's right of revision, 26 - 150
Compliance, 26 - 148
Excessive discharge, 26 - 151
N otice to employees in event of dangerous discharge; emergency notification procedure, 26 - 154
Notification of the discharge of hazardous waste, 26 - 155
Prevention of accidental discharges, 26 - 152
Written report required describing cause of discharg e, 26 - 153
Natural outlets, discharging into, 26 - 120
Noncompliance, right to refuse waste upon, 26 - 118
Old building sewers, use with new buildings, 26 - 134
Permits
Waste discharge permits. See within this subtitle that subject
Policy and scope, 26 - 113
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WATER AND SEWERS — Cont'd
Industrial and commercial waste — Cont'd
Pretreatment, equalization of waste flow, 26 - 144
Privies, septic tanks and other facilities, 26 - 121
Prohibited discharges to sewers, 26 - 142
Purpose, 26 - 112
Remedies. See within this subtitle: Violations; Remedies
Reporting, inspections and monitoring
Compliance date report, 26 - 156
Information and data to be made available, 26 - 159
Inspection and sampling, 26 - 158
Periodic compliance repor t, 26 - 157
Separate building sewer provided for every building, 26 - 133
Storm sewer system, discharge prohibited in, 26 - 123
Stormwater and other unpolluted drainage, discharge of, 26 - 141
Suitable toilet facilities, 26 - 122
Surface runoff or groundwa ter, 26 - 137
User charge and industrial cost recovery system
Application of surcharge over standard and use fee, 26 - 163
Industrial cost recovery system, 26 - 164
Notice of violation; liability for expense, loss or damage, 26 - 166
Publication of u sers and significant noncompliance, 26 - 170
Responsibility for treatment and disposal, 26 - 167
Review and amendment on annual basis, 26 - 165
Right to enter premises and obtain information concerning discharges, 26 - 168
Suspension of wastewater trea tment service
Notice to stop; discharge; failure to comply, 26 - 169
User charges; wholesale sewer rates; calculation of sewer surcharge, 26 - 162
Violations; remedies
Enforcement plan, 26 - 175
False statements of prohibited, 26 - 171
Legal acti on against use for appropriate relief, 26 - 173
Penalties, 26 - 176
Remedies, 26 - 176
Retention of records required, 26 - 174
Show cause hearing, 26 - 172
Waste discharge permits
Application for, 26 - 161
Special permit required; term, 26 - 160
Wa stes discharged into sanitary sewers to meet criteria, 26 - 140
Work to be done by qualified licensee, 26 - 126
Written permit required for use of public sewer
Application; fee, 26 - 131
Rates and charges re water and wastewater, 26 - 9
Replacement. See: Extensions, Replacements and Additions
Sewers
Connection, deposit and service charges, 26 - 8
Connections required, 26 - 57
Figure defined, 26 - 56
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WATER AND SEWERS — Cont'd
Sewers - Cont'd
Free service prohibited, 26 - 60
Industrial and commercial waste. See within this title that subject
Industrial sewage
Additional charge for and treatment of, 26 - 59
Service charges, collection of, 26 - 61
Trespass on property of system, 26 - 62
Stormwater system
Definitio ns, 26 - 301
Enforcement
Continuing violations, 26 - 305(b)
Enforcement actions, 26 - 305(c)
Injunctive relief, 26 - 305(a)
Illicit discharges
Administrative order, 26 - 303(e)
Authorized exceptions, 26 - 303(c)
General prohibitions, 26 - 303(a)
Illicit connections, 26 - 303(d)
Specific prohibitions, 26 - 303(b)
Industrial activity
Administrative orders, 26 - 302(c)
General prohibitions, 26 - 302(a)
NPDES permits, 26 - 302(d)
Specific prohibitions, 26 - 302(b)
Inspections and monitoring
Authority for inspections, 26 - 306(a)
Authority for monitoring and sampling, 26 - 306(b)
Requirements for monitoring, 26 - 306(c)
Purpose and intent, 26 - 300
Spills and dumping
Administrative order, 26 - 304(d)
General prohibitions, 26 - 304(a)
N otification of spills, 26 - 304(c)
Specific prohibitions, 26 - 304(b)
Stormwater utility fees
Adjustment of fees, 26 - 405
Billing and payment; penalties, 26 - 404
Capital contributions, 26 - 406
Definitions, 26 - 401
Program administration, 26 - 40 7
Purpose and intent, 26 - 400
Schedule of rates, 26 - 403
Stormwater management utility fee, 26 - 402
Stormwater utility enterprise fund, 26 - 408
Water and sewer deposits
Accounts, credits, termination and re - connection, 26 - 8.1
Water connection, deposit and service charges, 26 - 8
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WATER AND SEWERS — Cont'd
Water shortage plan
Applicability of provisions, 26 - 40
Declaration of water shortage or water shortage emergency, 26 - 42
Definitions, 26 - 39
Enforcement of provi sions, 26 - 43
Incorporation of plan and amendments thereto into City Code, 26 - 41
Intent and purpose of provisions, 26 - 38
Violations; penalties, 26 - 44
Water users required to accept regulations as condition of obtaining water service, 26 - 45
WEAPONS. See: Firearms and Weapons
WINE. See: Alcoholic Beverages
WIRES. See: Poles and Wires
WRECKED VEHICLES. See: Abandoned Property
Z
ZONING (Miscellaneous)
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 - 8
Coastal building zone and code, Pt. III, Ch. 20, Art. I, § 6
Land development regulations. See: Land Development Regulations (Pt. III)
Planning and development board, Pt. III, Ch. 1.5, Art. I, § 1
Planning and development. See also that title
Sign regulations re various zoning districts, Pt. III, Ch . 21, Art. IV
Signs. See that title
ZONING (Pt. III, Ch. 2)
Administration and enforcement, 9
Bed and breakfast, 16
Bulkhead line; permit required for land filling, 14
Commercial district regulations and use provisions, 6
Conditional uses, 11.2
Co nflict of interest, 15
Definitions of terms, 1
Environmental review permits, 11.3
Existing bulkhead line ratified and confirmed, 13
General provisions, 4
Interpretation and purpose, 12
M - 1 industrial district regulations and use provisions, 8
Noncon forming uses and structures, 11.1
Overlay zones, 8.5
Planned industrial development district, 7
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ZONING (Pt. III, Ch. 2) — Cont'd
Regulations and map, 3
Residential district regulations and use provisions, 5
Scope and authority of the zoning regulations, 2
Sidewalk café, 17
Supplemental regulations, 11
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