West Bloomfield Charter Township City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- Sec. 1-1.- How Code designated and cited.
- Sec. 1-2. - Definitions and rules of construction.
- Sec. 1-3. - Section catchlines and other headings.
- Sec. 1-4. - References and notes.
- Sec. 1-5. - Certain ordinances not affected by Code.
- Sec. 1-6. - Code does not affect prior offenses, rights, etc.
- Sec. 1-7. - Amendments to Code.
- Sec. 1-8. - Supplementation of Code.
- Sec. 1-9. - Severability.
- Sec. 1-10. - General penalty for violations of Code; continuing violations; additional penalties; municipal civil infraction penalties.
- Sec. 1-11. - Appearance tickets.
- Sec. 1-11a. - Commencement of municipal civil infraction action.
- Sec. 1-12. - Stop work orders; violations and penalties.
- Sec. 1-13. - Ordinance enforcement officer.
- Sec. 1-14. - Failure to appear/default.
CHAPTER 2
ADMINISTRATION
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - TOWNSHIP BOARD[2]
- ARTICLE III. - OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES[3]
- ARTICLE IV. - BOARDS AND COMMISSION[5]
- DIVISION 1. - PENSION BOARD
- Sec. 2-126. - Short title.
- Sec. 2-127. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 2-128. - Pension board established and composition.
- Sec. 2-129. - Pension board eligibility, removal, terms, vacancies and compensation.
- Sec. 2-130. - Meetings, quorum, voting, rules and records.
- Sec. 2-131. - Officers, staff and consultants.
- Sec. 2-132. - Funding, expenses and budget.
- Sec. 2-133. - Duties and responsibilities of pension board.
- Sec. 2-134. - Limitations and restrictions on pension board.
- Sec. 2-135. - Reports to township board.
- DIVISON 2. - MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS BUREAU
- DIVISION 3. - PLANNING COMMISSION
- Sec. 2-151. - Authority.
- Sec. 2-152. - Purpose.
- Sec. 2-153. - Establishment.
- Sec. 2-154. - Membership of the planning commission.
- Sec. 2-155. - Officers and zoning board of appeals member of the planning commission.
- Sec. 2-156. - Procedures of the planning commission.
- Sec. 2-157. - Meetings of the planning commission.
- Sec. 2-158. - Duties and responsibilities of the planning commission.
- Sec. 2-159. - Approval, ratification and reconfirmation.
- DIVISION 4. - ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
- DIVISION 1. - PENSION BOARD
- ARTICLE V. - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS[6]
- Sec. 2-176. - Benefit system established.
- Sec. 2-177. - Insurance contracts authorized.
- Sec. 2-178. - Pensions and annuities authorized.
- Sec. 2-179. - Prepayment and group plans authorized.
- Sec. 2-180. - Payroll deductions allowed.
- Sec. 2-181. - Employee eligibility.
- Sec. 2-182. - Existing benefits not affected.
- ARTICLE VI. - FINANCES[7]
- DIVISION 1. - PERFORMANCE SECURITY; REVIEW, INSPECTION, AND OTHER EXPENSES; ESCROW FUNDS; AND UNCLAIMED[8]
- Sec. 2-201. - Definitions.
- Sec. 2-202. - Performance security requirements; bonds and letters of credit.
- Sec. 2-203. - Forfeiture of performance security.
- Sec. 2-204. - Release of performance security.
- Sec. 2-205. - Payment for review, inspection, document preparation, and other expenses; escrow required.
- Sec. 2-206. - Return of escrow funds or performance security; unclaimed property.
- DIVISION 2. - EMERGENCY COST RECOVERY
- DIVISION 3. - TAX BILLINGS
- DIVISION 1. - PERFORMANCE SECURITY; REVIEW, INSPECTION, AND OTHER EXPENSES; ESCROW FUNDS; AND UNCLAIMED[8]
- ARTICLE VII. - MORATORIUMS[9]
CHAPTER 3
ADVERTISING
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - HANDBILLS[2]
- Sec. 3-16. - Purpose.
- Sec. 3-17. - Definitions.
- Sec. 3-18. - Distributing, throwing or scattering in public places.
- Sec. 3-19. - Posting of bills.
- Sec. 3-20. - Placing in or upon vehicles.
- Sec. 3-21. - Distribution on uninhabited or vacant private premises.
- Sec. 3-22. - Distribution on posted premises.
- Sec. 3-23. - Distribution on inhabited private premises.
- Sec. 3-24. - Name, address of printer and distributor required.
- Sec. 3-25. - Exemptions.
CHAPTER 4
ALARM SYSTEMS1
Sections
- Sec. 4-1.- Definitions.
- Sec. 4-2. - Automatic telephone alarms.
- Sec. 4-3. - Audible or visual alarms, duration limited.
- Sec. 4-4. - Separate alarms for multiple units of occupancy within building.
- Sec. 4-5. - False alarm fees; when payment required.
- Sec. 4-6. - Alarm fee schedule.
- Sec. 4-7. - False alarm fee; exceptions.
CHAPTER 5
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- ARTICLE II. - REGULATIONS
- Sec. 5-5. - Unlawful purchases, consumption or possession by persons under twenty-one (21).
- Sec. 5-6. - Sale or furnishing to persons under twenty-one (21) prohibited; defenses.
- Sec. 5-7. - Children in places where liquor is sold.
- Sec. 5-8. - Consumption on unlicensed premises.
- Sec. 5-9. - Specific prohibitions on premises licensed for on-premises consumption.
- ARTICLE III. - LICENSE[2]
- Sec. 5-14. - Purpose.
- Sec. 5-15. - Definitions.
- Sec. 5-16. - Scope.
- Sec. 5-17. - Licensing policy.
- Sec. 5-18. - New on-premises retail license; pre-application criteria, qualification and review.
- Sec. 5-19. - Local approval required in addition to Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
- Sec. 5-20. - Identifiable benefit required.
- Sec. 5-21. - Application for a new liquor license, or for the transfer of a liquor license.
- Sec. 5-22. - Applicant certification required.
- Sec. 5-23. - Complete application required.
- Sec. 5-24. - Departmental review; submission to board.
- Sec. 5-25. - Standards for approval.
- Sec. 5-26. - Decision.
- Sec. 5-27. - Local approval of related permit applications.
- Sec. 5-28. - Applicant delay; township delay.
- Sec. 5-29. - Notification of certain ownership transfers required.
- Sec. 5-30. - Objections to renewal; requests for revocation.
CHAPTER 6
AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS
Sections
- ARTICLE II.- COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICES[2]
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - LICENSE
- Sec. 6-31. - Required; restriction on issuance.
- Sec. 6-32. - Application, accompanying data; fee; investigation; term.
- Sec. 6-33. - Application approval procedure; appeal of disapproval.
- Sec. 6-34. - Exemptions from fee.
- Sec. 6-35. - Display.
- Sec. 6-36. - Transferability.
- Sec. 6-37. - Suspension or revocation.
- Sec. 6-38. - Renewal.
- ARTICLE III.- CARNIVALS AND SIMILAR AMUSEMENTS
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - LICENSE
- ARTICLE IV.- OUTDOOR GATHERINGS
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - PROHIBITIONS AND LICENSURE
- Sec. 6-111. - Prohibitions.
- Sec. 6-112. - License requirement.
- Sec. 6-113. - Application.
- Sec. 6-114. - Forwarding of application for recommendations.
- Sec. 6-115. - Action on application.
- Sec. 6-116. - Causes for denial.
- Sec. 6-117. - Minimum requirements for issuance.
- Sec. 6-118. - Contents, display, transfer.
- Sec. 6-119. - Revocation.
- ARTICLE V. - SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS
- DIVISION 3. - LICENSE
- DIVISION 4. - DENIAL, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, HEARING
- DIVISION 5. - REGULATIONS
- Sec. 6-155. - Hours of operation.
- Sec. 6-156. - Loitering, exterior lighting, and monitoring requirements.
- Sec. 6-157. - Prohibited activities.
- Sec. 6-158. - Prohibition against minors in a sexually oriented business.
- Sec. 6-159. - Regulations pertaining to exhibition of sexually explicit films on the premises.
- DIVISION 6. - PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT
- DIVISON 7. - SEVERABILITY
- ARTICLE VI.- SMOKING LOUNGES
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - LICENSE[3]
- DIVISION 3. - DENIAL, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, HEARING
- DIVISION 4. - REGULATIONS
- Sec. 6-217. - Hours of operation.
- Sec. 6-218. - Local agent on-premises.
- Sec. 6-219. - Mechanical ventilation required.
- Sec. 6-220. - Off-street parking required.
- Sec. 6-221. - Storage lockers prohibited.
- Sec. 6-222. - Outdoor activities prohibited.
- Sec. 6-223. - Loitering, exterior lighting, and monitoring requirements.
- Sec. 6-224. - Disturbing the peace.
- Sec. 6-225. - Prohibited activities.
- DIVISION 5. - PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT
- ARTICLE VII.- FILM ACTIVITIES[4]
- Sec. 6-251.- Permit required.
- Sec. 6-252. - Permit application.
- Sec. 6-253. - Application contents.
- Sec. 6-254. - Application fees.
- Sec. 6-255. - Insurance.
- Sec. 6-256. - Hold harmless agreement.
- Sec. 6-257. - Application review and investigation.
- Sec. 6-258. - Permit approval standards and conditions.
- Sec. 6-259. - Required findings.
- Sec. 6-260. - Permit decisions.
- Sec. 6-261. - Permit contents, posting and transferability.
- Sec. 6-262. - Permit suspension or revocation.
- Sec. 6-263. - Cost of additional township services.
- Sec. 6-264. - Operations, clean-up and restoration.
CHAPTER 7
ANIMALS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - DOGS[2]
- ARTICLE III. - PROHIBITING HUNTING AND TRAPPING OF ANY BIRDS, ANIMALS OR FOWL WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP
CHAPTER 8
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF MICHIGAN STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE[2]
- Sec. 8-1.- Administration and enforcement of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act and the Michigan State Construction Code.
- Sec. 8-2. - Enforcing agency.
- Sec. 8-3. - Violations and enforcement as local article.
- Sec. 8-4. - Code appendices enforced.
- Sec. 8-5. - Designation of regulated flood-prone hazard areas.
- Sec. 8-6. - Township review for use permit within flood-prone hazard areas.
- Sec. 8-7. - Fees.
- Sec. 8-8. - Licensing requirements.
- ARTICLE II.- RESERVED[3]
- ARTICLE III.- RESERVED[4]
- ARTICLE IV.- RESERVED[5]
- ARTICLE V. - RESERVED[6]
- ARTICLE VI.- RESERVED[7]
- ARTICLE VII.- INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- ARTICLE VIII.- SHOPPING CENTER MAINTENANCE
- ARTICLE IX.- DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
- ARTICLE X. - PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION
- ARTICLE XI.- MOVING OF BUILDINGS
- Sec. 8-276.- Permit—Required.
- Sec. 8-277. - Same—Application.
- Sec. 8-278. - Inspection of buildings proposed to be moved.
- Sec. 8-279. - Survey of proposed route.
- Sec. 8-280. - Duration of permit.
- Sec. 8-281. - Requirements for moving within township.
- Sec. 8-282. - Moving to parcels outside township; bond.
- Sec. 8-283. - Required insurance.
- Sec. 8-284. - Modification of route; moving over private roads.
- Sec. 8-285. - Deposits and costs.
- Sec. 8-286. - Notice to police department.
- ARTICLE XII.- POWER SPRAYING REGULATIONS[8]
- ARTICLE XIII.- GRADING AND DRAINAGE[9]
- Sec. 8-302.- Statement of purpose.
- Sec. 8-303. - Definitions.
- Sec. 8-304. - General provisions.
- Sec. 8-305. - Exceptions; acts not requiring prior approval.
- Sec. 8-306. - Right of entry.
- Sec. 8-307. - Denial or revocation of permits.
- Sec. 8-308. - Penalties.
- Sec. 8-309. - Responsibilities of permittee.
- Sec. 8-310. - Grading and drainage permit and plans required.
- Sec. 8-311. - Grading and drainage.
- Sec. 8-312. - Specifications of grading and drainage plans.
- Sec. 8-313. - Foundation certificate.
- Sec. 8-314. - Final grade approval.
- Sec. 8-315. - Fees.
- Sec. 8-316. - Notice of noncompliance.
- ARTICLE XIV.- RESERVED[10]
- ARTICLE XV.- SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 8-360. - Authority.
- Sec. 8-361. - Statement of purpose and objective.
- Sec. 8-362. - Definitions.
- Sec. 8-363. - Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 8-364. - Adoption of control rules.
- Sec. 8-365. - Other laws and regulations.
- Sec. 8-366. - Design.
- Sec. 8-367. - Earth change requirements and control plan requirements generally.
- Sec. 8-368. - Plan requirements.
- Sec. 8-369. - Review of plans.
- Sec. 8-370. - Inspections.
- Sec. 8-371. - Performance guarantee.
- Sec. 8-372. - Preconstruction meetings.
- Sec. 8-373. - Fees.
- Sec. 8-374. - Construction as to nuisances.
- DIVISION 2. - SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PERMIT, VIOLATIONS, MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.
- Sec. 8-375. - Application.
- Sec. 8-376. - Soil erosion and sedimentation control permit required.
- Sec. 8-377. - Soil erosion sedimentation control permit exemptions.
- Sec. 8-378. - Permit restrictions and obligations of permittee.
- Sec. 8-379. - Issuance.
- Sec. 8-380. - Prerequisite to issuance of building permit.
- Sec. 8-381. - Maintenance requirements.
- Sec. 8-382. - Violations.
- Sec. 8-383. - Enforcement, expenses and liens for expenses.
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- ARTICLE XVI.- VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE[11]
- Sec. 8-391.- Purpose.
- Sec. 8-392. - Scope.
- Sec. 8-393. - Definitions.
- Sec. 8-394. - Registration of vacant and abandoned vacant property.
- Sec. 8-395. - Registration.
- Sec. 8-396. - Registration, inspection, and other fees.
- Sec. 8-397. - Requirement to keep information current.
- Sec. 8-398. - Inspection and maintenance guidelines.
- Sec. 8-399. - Maintenance and security requirements.
- Sec. 8-400. - Fire damaged property.
- Sec. 8-401. - Right of entry.
- Sec. 8-402. - Re-occupancy.
- Sec. 8-403. - Violation and penalty.
- ARTICLE XVII.- RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DWELLING UNIT REGISTRATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION[12]
- Sec. 8-410.- Purpose.
- Sec. 8-411. - Scope.
- Sec. 8-412. - Definitions.
- Sec. 8-413. - Registration required.
- Sec. 8-414. - Certificate of compliance required.
- Sec. 8-415. - Issuance of certificate of compliance.
- Sec. 8-416. - Term and revocation of certificate of compliance.
- Sec. 8-417. - Temporary certificate of compliance.
- Sec. 8-418. - Inspection frequency.
- Sec. 8-419. - Inspection procedures.
- Sec. 8-420. - Inspection and maintenance guidelines.
- Sec. 8-421. - Transfer and termination of certificates of compliance.
- Sec. 8-422. - Fees.
- Sec. 8-423. - Collection of fees.
- Sec. 8-424. - Violation and penalty.
- Sec. 8-425. - Exemptions.
CHAPTER 9
CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II.- SELECTION OF FRANCHISEE
- ARTICLE III.- FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, GRANT OF FRANCHISE, REGULATION
- Sec. 9-41.- Franchise agreement.
- Sec. 9-42. - Grant of franchise.
- Sec. 9-43. - Execution of franchise agreement.
- Sec. 9-44. - Term, other provisions of franchise agreement.
- Sec. 9-45. - Negotiated provisions of franchise agreement.
- Sec. 9-46. - Rights reserved by grantor.
- Sec. 9-47. - Contravention of franchise.
- Sec. 9-48. - Franchise regulation.
- Sec. 9-49. - Rate regulation.
- Sec. 9-50. - Rates, subscriber practices.
- Sec. 9-51. - Rates and charges; changes in, procedures.
- Sec. 9-52. - Franchise renewal.
- Sec. 9-53. - Continuity of service.
- Sec. 9-54. - Transfer of ownership or control.
- Sec. 9-55. - Forfeiture or revocation.
- Sec. 9-56. - Procedure prior to revocation.
- Sec. 9-57. - Procedure upon termination.
- ARTICLE IV.- DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SYSTEM
- Sec. 9-71.- System design.
- Sec. 9-72. - Geographical coverage.
- Sec. 9-73. - Channel capacity.
- Sec. 9-74. - Picture quality and technical requirements.
- Sec. 9-75. - Two-way capacity.
- Sec. 9-76. - Special channel and access requirements.
- Sec. 9-77. - Service to public buildings.
- Sec. 9-78. - Cablecasting facilities.
- Sec. 9-79. - System construction schedule.
- Sec. 9-80. - Remedies for delay in construction.
- Sec. 9-81. - Provision of service.
- Sec. 9-82. - Undergrounding of cable.
- Sec. 9-83. - New development undergrounding.
- Sec. 9-84. - Undergrounding at multiple-dwelling units.
- Sec. 9-85. - Street occupancy.
- Sec. 9-86. - Construction and technical standards.
- Sec. 9-87. - Areawide interconnection.
- ARTICLE V. - SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING, SUBSCRIBER RIGHTS
- ARTICLE VI.- SYSTEM OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
- ARTICLE VII.- ADMINISTRATION AND ADVISORY BODY[2]
- ARTICLE VIII.- FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS, SECURITY FUND
- ARTICLE IX.- REPORTS
- Sec. 9-181.- Annual reports.
- Sec. 9-182. - Plant survey report.
- Sec. 9-183. - Copies of federal and state reports.
- Sec. 9-184. - Public reports.
- Sec. 9-185. - Complaint file and reports.
- Sec. 9-186. - Privacy report.
- Sec. 9-187. - Miscellaneous reports.
- Sec. 9-188. - Inspection of facilities.
- Sec. 9-189. - Business office and files.
- Sec. 9-190. - Public inspection.
- Sec. 9-191. - Failure to report.
- Sec. 9-192. - False statements.
- Sec. 9-193. - Costs of reports.
- ARTICLE X. - FRANCHISE VIOLATIONS
- ARTICLE XI.- MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- Sec. 9-221.- Compliance with state and federal laws.
- Sec. 9-222. - Separability of nonmaterial provisions.
- Sec. 9-223. - Notices generally.
- Sec. 9-224. - Public notice.
- Sec. 9-225. - Notice provisions directory only.
- Sec. 9-226. - Captions.
- Sec. 9-227. - No recourse against grantor.
- Sec. 9-228. - Nonenforcement by grantor.
- Sec. 9-229. - Joint administration of franchise.
- Sec. 9-230. - Time of the essence.
- Sec. 9-231. - Rights reserved to grantor.
- Sec. 9-232. - Theft of services and tampering.
- ARTICLE XII.- REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR BASIC CABLE T.V. RATE REGULATION[3]
- Sec. 9-251.- Definitions.
- Sec. 9-252. - Purpose and interpretation.
- Sec. 9-253. - Rate regulations promulgated by FCC.
- Sec. 9-254. - Filing; additional information; burden of proof.
- Sec. 9-255. - Proprietary information.
- Sec. 9-256. - Public notice; initial review of rates.
- Sec. 9-257. - Tolling order.
- Sec. 9-258. - Public notice; hearing on basis cable service rates following tolling.
- Sec. 9-259. - Staff or consultant report; written response.
- Sec. 9-260. - Rate decisions and orders.
- Sec. 9-261. - Refunds.
- Sec. 9-262. - Written decisions.
- Sec. 9-263. - Rules and regulations.
- Sec. 9-264. - Failure to give notice.
- Sec. 9-265. - Additional hearings.
- Sec. 9-266. - Additional powers.
- Sec. 9-267. - Failure to comply.
- ARTICLE XIII.- MASTER CABLE SERVICES REGULATORY ORDINANCE
- DIVISION 1. - GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- Sec. 9-271. - Statement of intent and purpose.
- Sec. 9-272. - Short title.
- Sec. 9-273. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9-274. - Revocation.
- Sec. 9-275. - Foreclosure, receivership and abandonment.
- Sec. 9-276. - Purchase of system.
- Sec. 9-277. - Sale or transfer.
- Sec. 9-278. - Rights of individuals protected; discriminatory practices prohibited.
- Sec. 9-279. - Rate regulation.
- Sec. 9-280. - Rights reserved to grantor.
- Sec. 9-281. - Administration of franchise.
- Sec. 9-282. - Nonenforcement.
- Sec. 9-283. - Amendment of agreement.
- Sec. 9-284. - Governing law and choice of forum.
- Sec. 9-285. - Severability.
- Sec. 9-286. - Publication of notices.
- DIVISION 2. - FRANCHISE REQUIREMENTS
- Sec. 9-291. - Unlawful to operate without a franchise.
- Sec. 9-292. - Franchises nonexclusive.
- Sec. 9-293. - Franchises nondiscriminatory.
- Sec. 9-294. - Franchise territory.
- Sec. 9-295. - Term of the franchise.
- Sec. 9-296. - Federal, state, and local jurisdiction.
- Sec. 9-297. - Rights reserved to grantor.
- Sec. 9-298. - Franchise agreement.
- Sec. 9-299. - Initial franchise applications.
- Sec. 9-300. - Consideration of initial applications.
- Sec. 9-301. - Franchise renewal.
- Sec. 9-302. - Grant of additional franchise and competing service.
- Sec. 9-303. - Permits for nonfranchised entities.
- DIVISION 3. - DESIGN PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 4. - INSTITUTIONAL NETWORK AND PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS ("PEG ACCESS")
- DIVISION 5. - TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE PRACTICES
- Sec. 9-331. - General technical standards and customer service practices.
- Sec. 9-332. - Technical standards.
- Sec. 9-333. - Test and compliance procedure.
- Sec. 9-334. - Emergency requirements.
- Sec. 9-335. - Programming decisions.
- Sec. 9-336. - Customer service office.
- Sec. 9-337. - Telephone availability.
- Sec. 9-338. - Minimum customer service interaction standards.
- Sec. 9-339. - Service calls and installations.
- Sec. 9-340. - Repairs and interruptions.
- Sec. 9-341. - Disconnections, downgrades and refunds.
- Sec. 9-342. - Communications between grantees and subscribers.
- Sec. 9-343. - Refunds and credits.
- Sec. 9-344. - Subscriber privacy of records.
- Sec. 9-345. - Complaints.
- Sec. 9-346. - Parental control.
- Sec. 9-347. - Converters.
- Sec. 9-348. - Program guide.
- Sec. 9-349. - Periodic subscriber survey.
- Sec. 9-350. - Mobility limited subscribers.
- Sec. 9-351. - Monitoring.
- DIVISION 6. - CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
- Sec. 9-361. - Right-of-way construction.
- Sec. 9-362. - Compliance with laws.
- Sec. 9-363. - Minimum interference.
- Sec. 9-364. - Restoration of property.
- Sec. 9-365. - Maintenance and repair.
- Sec. 9-366. - Erection of poles.
- Sec. 9-367. - Reservations of street rights.
- Sec. 9-368. - Underground installation.
- Sec. 9-369. - Conduit.
- Sec. 9-370. - Drop lines.
- Sec. 9-371. - Clearing poles and cables.
- Sec. 9-372. - Moving facilities.
- Sec. 9-373. - Work performed by others.
- Sec. 9-374. - Duty to grantee.
- DIVISION 7. - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
- Sec. 9-381. - Open books and records.
- Sec. 9-382. - Communications with regulatory agencies.
- Sec. 9-383. - Annual reports.
- Sec. 9-384. - Index of reports.
- Sec. 9-385. - Additional reports.
- Sec. 9-386. - Liaison between parties.
- Sec. 9-387. - Safety.
- Sec. 9-388. - Service contract and subscriber information.
- DIVISION 8. - GENERAL FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 1. - GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 10
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - ANTI-BLIGHT[2]
- ARTICLE III. - SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
- ARTICLE IV. - OUTDOOR STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL ITEMS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY[3]
- DIVISION 1. - OUTDOOR STORAGE OF LAKE-RELATED RECREATIONAL ITEMS
- Sec. 10-101. - Storage of lake-related recreational items.
- Sec. 10-102. - Administration and definitions.
- Sec. 10-103. - Off-season outdoor storage by owners of lots abutting a navigable watercourse.
- Sec. 10-104. - Off-season storage by owners of subdivision lots in subdivisions with access to a navigable watercourse for boating purposes with approval of the planning commission.
- Sec. 10-105. - Regulations.
- DIVISION 2. - PARKING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES AND RECREATIONAL UNITS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
- DIVISION 3. - PENALTIES
- DIVISION 1. - OUTDOOR STORAGE OF LAKE-RELATED RECREATIONAL ITEMS
- ARTICLE V. - ADVERSE SECONDARY IMPACTS OF OIL AND GAS ACTIVITIES
- DIVISION 1. - PURPOSE, FINDINGS, RATIONALE, DEFINITIONS
- DIVISION 2. - CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
- DIVISION 3. - DENIAL, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, APPEAL, HEARING
- DIVISION 4. - REGULATIONS
- Sec. 10-141. - Release prohibited.
- Sec. 10-142. - Operator compliance with all permits, plans and agreements.
- Sec. 10-143. - Emergency response plan and training.
- Sec. 10-144. - Truck route.
- Sec. 10-145. - Site identification signage.
- Sec. 10-146. - Landscaping required.
- Sec. 10-147. - Fence required.
- Sec. 10-148. - Exterior lighting.
- Sec. 10-149. - Access roads.
- Sec. 10-150. - Pipelines.
- Sec. 10-151. - Nuisance mitigation required.
- Sec. 10-152. - Dust, noise, vibration and odors.
- Sec. 10-153. - Power equipment.
- Sec. 10-154. - Disturbing the peace prohibited.
- Sec. 10-155. - Protection of residential well water.
- Sec. 10-156. - Disturbance of environmentally sensitive and protected areas.
- Sec. 10-157. - Monitoring.
- Sec. 10-158. - Copy of data.
- Sec. 10-159. - Waste disposal.
- Sec. 10-160. - Well conversion.
- DIVISION 5. - NOTICE REQUIRED
- DIVISION 6. - PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT
- ARTICLE VI. - COLLECTION BOXES
- Sec. 10-200. - Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 10-201. - Definitions.
- Sec. 10-202. - Collection box permit.
- Sec. 10-203. - Application for a permit.
- Sec. 10-204. - Size and placement requirements.
- Sec. 10-205. - Maintenance of collection box.
- Sec. 10-206. - Term of permit and renewal of permit.
- Section 10-207. - Revocation of permit, removal of collection boxes and liability.
- Sec. 10-208. - Appeal to zoning board of appeals.
- Sec. 10-209. - Penalty and remedies.
- Sec. 10-210. - Severability.
CHAPTER 11
FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - FIRE DEPARTMENT[2]
- ARTICLE III. - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
- ARTICLE IV. - RESERVED[3]
- ARTICLE V. - OUTDOOR AND OPEN BURNING[4]
- Sec. 11-76. - Intent.
- Sec. 11-77. - Definitions.
- Sec. 11-78. - Prohibited open and outdoor burning.
- Sec. 11-79. - Permitted outdoor burning.
- Sec. 11-80. - Outdoor burning suspension.
- Sec. 11-81. - Bonfires.
- Sec. 11-82. - Fire suppression training fires.
- Sec. 11-83. - Liability and cost recovery.
- Sec. 11-84. - Protection of public health, safety, and welfare.
CHAPTER 12
FLOODPLAIN, FLOODWAY, WATERCOURSE AND WETLAND PROTECTION
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- Sec. 12-1. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 12-2. - Purposes
- Sec. 12-3. - Validity.
- Sec. 12-4. - Lands to which chapter applies.
- Sec. 12-5. - Definitions.
- Sec. 12-6. - Incorporated maps.
- Sec. 12-7. - Compliance mandatory.
- Sec. 12-8. - Rules of construction.
- Sec. 12-9. - Disclaimer of liability.
- Sec. 12-10. - Abrogation and conflict authority.
- Sec. 12-11. - Property inspections.
- Sec. 12-12. - Ordinance and map amendments.
- Sec. 12-13. - Wetlands review board.
- Sec. 12-14. - Continuance of lawful nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 12-15. - Penalties and enforcement.
- ARTICLE II. - USE PERMITS
- Sec. 12-31. - Required.
- Sec. 12-32. - Application—Submittal; fee, required information.
- Sec. 12-33. - Same—Method of review.
- Sec. 12-34. - Appeal of approval or denial.
- Sec. 12-35. - Conditions of issuance.
- Sec. 12-36. - Fees.
- Sec. 12-37. - Environmental design criteria and standards.
- Sec. 12-38. - Permit terms and conditions.
- Sec. 12-39. - Wetland mitigation areas larger than 0.5 acres.
- ARTICLE III. - TOWNSHIP WETLANDS AND DRAINAGE MAPS
- ARTICLE IV. - FLOODING AND FLOOD HAZARD PROTECTION
- ARTICLE V. - WATERCOURSE AND WETLAND PROTECTION
CHAPTER 13
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE
- DIVISION 1. - PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
- DIVISION 2. - RESIDENTIAL STORAGE OF SOLID WASTE
- DIVISION 3. - RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE COLLECTION
- DIVISION 4. - DESIGNATED SOLID WASTE HAULER FOR RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE COLLECTION
- DIVISION 5. - RATES, BILLING AND PAYMENT
- ARTICLE III. - BUSINESS OF COLLECTION
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 13-47. - Statement of necessity.
- Sec. 13-48. - Regulation of vehicles.
- Sec. 13-49. - Discriminatory service, agreements between licensees prohibited.
- Sec. 13-50. - Fees and charges.
- Sec. 13-51. - Pickup schedules.
- Sec. 13-53. - Obligation to offer recyclable collection and appropriately dispose of recyclables.
- DIVISION 2. - LICENSE
- Sec. 13-66. - Required.
- Sec. 13-67. - Application—Submittal; required notification.
- Sec. 13-68. - Refusals for just cause.
- Sec. 13-69. - Form; expiration; display.
- Sec. 13-70. - Transfer.
- Sec. 13-71. - Proof of insurance.
- Sec. 13-72. - Fees.
- Sec. 13-73. - Inspection procedure.
- Sec. 13-74. - Renewal.
- Sec. 13-75. - Revocation.
- Sec. 13-76. - Hazardous waste fees.
- Sec. 13-77. - Bond.
- Sec. 13-78. - Penalties for violations.
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- ARTICLE IV. - RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 13-91. - Statement of purpose and necessity.
- Sec. 13-92. - Curbside program established.
- Sec. 13-93. - Definitions.
- Sec. 13-94. - Preparation of recyclables and compostables for curbside collection.
- Sec. 13-95. - Failure to separate or properly prepare recyclables or compostables.
- Sec. 13-96. - Unlawful activities; scavenging.
- DIVISION 2. - COMPOSTING ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
CHAPTER 13
5 - MARIHUANA
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - GENERAL
- ARTICLE 2. - MEDICAL MARIHUANA FACILITIES
- ARTICLE 3. - MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENTS
CHAPTER 14
MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - LICENSE REQUIRED
- ARTICLE III. - REVOCATION, NON-RENEWAL, APPEALS
- ARTICLE IV. - REGULATIONS
- Sec. 14-23. - License to be displayed.
- Sec. 14-24. - Fraud.
- Sec. 14-25. - Register of employees.
- Sec. 14-26. - Record keeping.
- Sec. 14-27. - Supervision.
- Sec. 14-28. - Responsibility of licensee.
- Sec. 14-29. - Access and inspections.
- Sec. 14-30. - Facility requirements.
- Sec. 14-31. - Operating regulations.
- Sec. 14-32. - Unlawful acts.
- Sec. 14-33. - Massage establishment as a school of massage.
- Sec. 14-34. - Other laws applicable.
- ARTICLE V. - PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER 14
5 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - MANUFACTURED FERTILIZERS[1]
- Sec. 14.5-11. - Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 14.5-12. - Definitions.
- Sec. 14.5-13. - Construction of article.
- Sec. 14.5-14. - Rates and application schedule; prohibitions.
- Sec. 14.5-15. - Administrative relief.
- Sec. 14.5-16. - Special regulation for wetlands and watercourses.
- Sec. 14.5-17. - Licensure requirement and procedure.
- Sec. 14.5-18. - Regulation of licensed applicator.
- Sec. 14.5-19. - Inspection and license revocation.
- Sec. 14.5-20. - Appeal.
- Sec. 14.5-21. - Calculations for proper application.
- Sec. 14.5-22. - Penalties for violation.
- ARTICLE III. - COAL TAR SEALANTS
- Sec. 14.5-31. - Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 14.5-32. - Definitions.
- Sec. 14.5-33. - Prohibitions.
- Sec. 14.5-34. - Licensure requirement and procedure.
- Sec. 14.5-35. - Regulation of licensed applicator.
- Sec. 14.5-36. - Inspection and license revocation.
- Sec. 14.5-37. - Appeal.
- Sec. 14.5-38. - Penalty.
- Sec. 14.5-39. - Severability.
CHAPTER 15
OFFENSES
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- Sec. 15-1.- Definitions.
- Sec. 15-2. - Construction of terms.
- Sec. 15-3. - Accessorial liability.
- Sec. 15-4. - Attempts.
- Sec. 15-5. - Reserved.
- Sec. 15-6. - Reserved.
- Sec. 15-7. - Window peeping.
- Sec. 15-8. - Unlawful occupation or business.
- Sec. 15-9. - Loitering—In place of unlawful occupation or business.
- Sec. 15-10. - Same—In public buildings or places.
- Sec. 15-11. - Unauthorized practice of law.
- Sec. 15-12. - Noxious emissions.
- Sec. 15-13. - Picketing against occupant of dwelling.
- Sec. 15-14. - Deferral of proceedings and placement of accused on probation without judgment of guilt; violation of probation; discharge and dismissal.
- ARTICLE II.- OFFENSES AFFECTING GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS[2]
- Sec. 15-30.- Hindrance of governmental functions.
- Sec. 15-31. - Interference with police authority, other township officers or employees.
- Sec. 15-32. - False personation with intent to obstruct due execution of law.
- Sec. 15-33. - Impersonating a police officer, other township officer or employee.
- Sec. 15-34. - False alarms.
- Sec. 15-35. - False report of crime.
- Sec. 15-36. - Escape.
- Sec. 15-37. - Assisting escape.
- Sec. 15-38. - Providing prisoners with alcoholic liquor, controlled substances, implements of escape.
- Sec. 15-39. - Collecting and forwarding fingerprints and biometric data.
- Sec. 15-40 - Interference with the public.
- ARTICLE III.- OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON
- Sec. 15-48.- Assault and battery in general.
- Sec. 15-49. - Assault and battery of a pregnant individual.
- Sec. 15-50. - Domestic assault and battery.
- Sec. 15-51. - Assault and battery of a health professional or medical volunteer.
- Sec. 15-52. - Harassment.
- Sec. 15-53. - Harassing communications.
- Sec. 15-54. - Malicious annoyance by writing.
- Sec. 15-55. - Neglect of family.
- Sec. 15-56. - Abandonment of children.
- Sec. 15-57. - Contribution to neglect or delinquency of children.
- ARTICLE IV.- OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
- DIVISION 1. - LITTERING[3]
- DIVISION 2. - TRESPASS[4]
- DIVISION 3. - DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY[5]
- Sec. 15-101. - Interference with, destruction of public property.
- Sec. 15-102. - Tampering with a motor vehicle.
- Sec. 15-103. - Injuring property by reckless use of firearm.
- Sec. 15-104. - Malicious destruction of property.
- Sec. 15-105. - Malicious destruction of a building.
- Sec. 15-106. - Malicious destruction of literary property.
- DIVISION 4. - THEFT[6]
- Sec. 15-121. - Larceny.
- Sec. 15-122. - Unlawful procurement of library or literary society materials.
- Sec. 15-123. - Receiving stolen goods.
- Sec. 15-124. - Fraudulent procurement of food or lodging.
- Sec. 15-125. - Drawing checks with insufficient funds.
- Sec. 15-126. - Use of false checks, money, weights and measures.
- Sec. 15-127. - Use of false credit.
- Sec. 15-128. - Embezzlement.
- Sec. 15-129. - Retail fraud.
- ARTICLE V. - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE[7]
- Sec. 15-141.- Disturbing the peace and noise regulations.
- Sec. 15-142. - Loitering on school property.
- Sec. 15-143. - Loitering; obstruction in public place.
- Sec. 15-144. - Fighting or quarreling.
- Sec. 15-145. - Public intoxication.
- Sec. 15-146. - Jostling and crowding.
- Sec. 15-147. - Responsibility for disorderly persons.
- Sec. 15-148. - Curfew for minors.
- Sec. 15-149. - Regulating the use of alcoholic beverages and drugs at open house parties.
- Sec. 15-150. - Compulsory school attendance.
- ARTICLE VI.- OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY[8]
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - WEAPONS[9]
- Sec. 15-181. - Intoxicated persons not to possess firearms.
- Sec. 15-182. - Pointing of firearms at other persons.
- Sec. 15-183. - Reckless handling of a firearm.
- Sec. 15-184. - Reckless endangerment.
- Sec. 15-185. - BB guns—Possession by minor.
- Sec. 15-186. - Same—Sale to minor.
- Sec. 15-187. - Firearm, bow-and-arrow and other weapons.
- Sec. 15-188. - Firearm facsimile.
- DIVISION 3. - SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA AND DANGEROUS PRODUCTS
- ARTICLE VII.- OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC MORALS
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - DRUGS AND CHEMICALS
- DIVISION 3. - SMOKING IN AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY AND MINORS IN POSSESSION OF TOBACCO AND VAPOR PRODUCTS[10]
- Sec. 15-235. - Definitions.
- Sec. 15-236. - Smoking or possession of tobacco, vapor and alternative nicotine delivery products in an educational facility prohibited; exception.
- Sec. 15-237. - Designation of smoking areas.
- Sec. 15-238. - Owners or operators of educational facilities; duties.
- Sec. 15-239. - Civil sanctions for violations.
- Sec. 15-240. - Use or possession of tobacco, vapor and alternative nicotine delivery products by minors.
- Sec. 15-241. - Sale of tobacco, vapor and alternative nicotine delivery products to minors.
- Sec. 15-242. - Entry of minors into tobacco specialty retail stores and cigar bars.
CHAPTER 16
PARKS AND RECREATION
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - COMMUNITY PARKS[2]
- Sec. 16-16. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-17. - Control of swimming and boating.
- Sec. 16-18. - Control of winter usage.
- Sec. 16-19. - Dangerous or obnoxious materials or equipment.
- Sec. 16-20. - Signs and handbills.
- Sec. 16-21. - Unlawful fires.
- Sec. 16-22. - Closing of parks.
- Sec. 16-23. - Large group events.
- Sec. 16-24. - Animals.
- Sec. 16-25. - Alcoholic liquors.
- Sec. 16-26. - Commercial activities.
- Sec. 16-27. - Off-road vehicles.
- Sec. 16-28. - Preservation of property and natural resources.
- Sec. 16-29. - Musical instruments, radios, record or tape players and other sound amplifying devices.
- Sec. 16-30. - Receipt of service, privilege or license without payment of fee.
- Sec. 16-31. - Disorderly conduct.
- Sec. 16-32. - Firearm, bow-and-arrow and other weapons.
- Sec. 16-33. - Reserved.
- Sec. 16-34. - Wildlife blinds.
- ARTICLE III. - MARSHBANK METROPOLITAN PARK
- Secs. 16-51—16-54. - Reserved.
- Sec. 16-55. - Slingshots, air guns, fireworks, explosives.
- Sec. 16-56. - Signs, handbills.
- Sec. 16-57. - Fire safety.
- Sec. 16-58. - Hours of operation.
- Sec. 16-59. - Animals.
- Sec. 16-60. - Alcoholic liquor.
- Sec. 16-61. - Commercial activities.
- Sec. 16-62. - Off-road vehicles.
- Sec. 16-63. - Injuring, defacing property.
- Sec. 16-64. - Disturbing natural resources.
- Sec. 16-65. - Musical instruments, sound-amplifying devices.
- Sec. 16-66. - Receipt of service, privilege or license without payment of fee.
- Sec. 16-67. - Disorderly conduct.
CHAPTER 17
PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - DEFINITIONS[2]
- ARTICLE II. - PEDDLER, SOLICITOR, VENDOR[3]
- DIVISION 1. - PERMIT[4]
- Sec. 17-2. - Persons exempt from permit requirement.
- Sec. 17-3. - Permit required.
- Sec. 17-4. - Application.
- Sec. 17-5. - Permit fee and cash bond required.
- Sec. 17-6. - Investigation.
- Sec. 17-7. - Issuance of permit, possession and presentation of permit.
- Sec. 17-8. - Nontransferable.
- Sec. 17-9. - Ninety-day permit.
- Sec. 17-10. - Permit denial, suspension, revocation.
- Sec. 17-11. - Appeal hearing.
- DIVISION 2. - REGULATIONS[5]
- DIVISION 3. - MOBILE FOOD VENDING[6]
- Sec. 17-34. - Definitions.
- Sec. 17-35. - License required.
- Sec. 17-36. - Application—Required submission.
- Sec. 17-37. - Standards for approval.
- Sec. 17-38. - Revocation of license.
- Sec. 17-39. - Rules and regulations; hours.
- Sec. 17-40. - Inspection of food products.
- Sec. 17-41. - Notice of division.
- Sec. 17-42. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 17-43. - Penalty.
- DIVISION 1. - PERMIT[4]
CHAPTER 18
POLICE
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - POLICE DEPARTMENT[2]
- Sec. 18-16. - Authority, duties of township supervisor.
- Sec. 18-17. - Established.
- Sec. 18-18. - Powers of arrest.
- Sec. 18-19. - Rights of existing members.
- Sec. 18-20. - Police chief.
- Sec. 18-21. - Reserved.
- Sec. 18-22. - Oath of office.
- Sec. 18-23. - Reserved.
- Sec. 18-24. - Reserved.
- Sec. 18-25. - Reserved.
CHAPTER 19
SECONDHAND GOODS
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - GARAGE SALES
- Sec. 19-16. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 19-17. - Definitions.
- Sec. 19-18. - Garage sale permit required.
- Sec. 19-19. - Garage sale restrictions on number, duration and signs.
- Sec. 19-20. - Sales limitations.
- Sec. 19-21. - Sale shall not create a nuisance.
- Sec. 19-22. - Responsible party.
- Sec. 19-23. - Estate sale restrictions on duration and signs.
- Sec. 19-24. - Municipal civil infraction.
CHAPTER 20
STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE III. - RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT[2]
- DIVISION 1. - GENERAL
- DIVISION 2. - DISRUPTION PERMITS
- Sec. 20-41. - Disruption permit required.
- Sec. 20-42. - Forms of and applications for disruption permits.
- Sec. 20-43. - Disruption permit fees.
- Sec. 20-44. - Disruption permit term and extension.
- Sec. 20-45. - Disruption permit terms and conditions.
- Sec. 20-46. - Revocation of permit and stop work orders.
- DIVISION 3. - USE PERMITS
- DIVISION 4. - TELECOMMUNICATIONS PERMITS
- Sec. 20-61. - Permit required.
- Sec. 20-62. - Permit applications.
- Sec. 20-63. - Issuance of permit.
- Sec. 20-64. - Disruption permit.
- Sec. 20-65. - Conduit or utility poles.
- Sec. 20-66. - Route maps.
- Sec. 20-67. - Repair of damage.
- Sec. 20-68. - Establishment and payment of maintenance fee.
- Sec. 20-69. - Modification of existing fees.
- Sec. 20-70. - Savings clause under the Act.
- Sec. 20-71. - Use of funds.
- Sec. 20-72. - Annual report.
- Sec. 20-73. - Cable television operators.
- Sec. 20-74. - Existing rights and permits.
- Sec. 20-75. - Compliance.
- Sec. 20-76. - Reservation of police powers.
- Sec. 20-77. - Violations.
- DIVISION 5. - PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS
- Sec. 20-81. - Filing of complete applications required.
- Sec. 20-82. - General application information requirements.
- Sec. 20-83. - Information required for all permits.
- Sec. 20-84. - Required route and improvement information for use permits.
- Sec. 20-85. - Construction plans required for disruption permits.
- Sec. 20-86. - Construction and schedule information for disruption permits.
- Sec. 20-87. - Additional information for disruption permits.
- Sec. 20-88. - Application reviews and permit decisions.
- Sec. 20-89. - Permit conditions and bonds.
- Sec. 20-90. - Permit issuance.
- Sec. 20-91. - Permit display.
- Sec. 20-92. - Permit amendments.
- Sec. 20-93. - Appeals.
- DIVISION 6. - ORDINANCE AND PERMIT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- DIVISION 7. - STOP WORK OR USE ORDERS, REVOCATIONS AND PENALTIES
- DIVISION 8. - MISCELLANEOUS
- DIVISION 9. - WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES[3]
- Sec. 20-146. - Purpose and scope.
- Sec. 20-147. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 20-148. - Definitions.
- Sec. 20-149. - Franchise license required.
- Sec. 20-150. - Franchise license types and time requirements.
- Sec. 20-151. - Collocation on wireless support structures and utility poles.
- Sec. 20-152. - Guidelines for designated road classifications.
- Sec. 20-153. - Eligible facilities requests.
- Sec. 20-154. - Wireless support structures and poles.
- Sec. 20-155. - Franchise license application requirements.
- Sec. 20-156. - Review and decision on franchise license application.
- Sec. 20-157. - Franchise license terms, conditions, and fees.
- Sec. 20-158. - Right-of-way disruption permits and construction permits.
- Sec. 20-159. - Compliance with permit conditions.
- Sec. 20-160. - Fees and bond.
- Sec. 20-161. - Violation.
CHAPTER 21
SUBDIVISION AND LAND DIVISION
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - PLATTING PROCEDURE
- ARTICLE III. - DESIGN LAYOUT STANDARDS
- ARTICLE IV. - IMPROVEMENTS
- ARTICLE V. - LAND DIVISION[2]
- Sec. 21-86. - Purpose.
- Sec. 21-87. - Definitions.
- Sec. 21-88. - Prior approval required for division or combination and transfer of land.
- Sec. 21-89. - Combinations and transfer of adjoining land.
- Sec. 21-90. - Application for division of land.
- Sec. 21-91. - Complete application required.
- Sec. 21-92. - Standards for approval.
- Sec. 21-93. - Approval procedure.
- Sec. 21-94. - Assessment roll records.
- Sec. 21-95. - Recording of land division or combination.
- Sec. 21-96. - Consequences of noncompliance.
- ARTICLE VI. - RESERVED[3]
- ARTICLE VII. - VACATION OF SUBDIVISION STREETS
- Sec. 21-151. - Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 21-152. - Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 21-153. - Petitions for vacation.
- Sec. 21-154. - Proceedings on petition.
- Sec. 21-155. - Standards for decision making.
- Sec. 21-156. - Conditions and reservations.
- Sec. 21-157. - Vesting of title upon vacation of street.
- Sec. 21-158. - Requirements upon approval.
- Sec. 21-159. - Fees.
CHAPTER 22
TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE CODES AND REGULATIONS[2]
- Sec. 22-11. - Adoption by reference of the Uniform Traffic Code for Michigan Cities, Townships and Villages.
- Sec. 22-12. - Adoption by reference of Michigan Vehicle Code.
- Sec. 22-13. - Adoption by reference of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act regarding off-road vehicles and snowmobiles.
- Sec. 22-14. - Enforcement on township property.
- Sec. 22-15. - Penalties.
- ARTICLE III. - TRAFFIC CONTROL IN PARKING AREAS AND ON PRIVATE ROADS[3]
- Sec. 22-26. - Definitions.
- Sec. 22-27. - Spaces for handicappers.
- Sec. 22-28. - Eligibility for enforcement.
- Sec. 22-29. - Cost of necessary signs, devices.
- Sec. 22-30. - General restrictions and requirements.
- Sec. 22-31. - Traffic-control orders—Adopted for individual parking areas and private roads.
- Sec. 22-32. - Same—Validity.
- Sec. 22-33. - Penalties.
- Sec. 22-34. - Use of electric vehicle charging stations.
- ARTICLE IV. - TRAFFIC REGULATION ON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY[4]
- Sec. 22-46. - Applicability.
- Sec. 22-47. - Application of Uniform Traffic Code.
- Sec. 22-48. - Establishment of traffic-control devices.
- Sec. 22-49. - Speed limit.
- Sec. 22-50. - Speed restrictions; assured clear distance ahead.
- Sec. 22-51. - Vehicles requiring written permission.
- Sec. 22-52. - Operation area confined.
- Sec. 22-53. - Parking prohibited in certain places.
- Sec. 22-53.1. - Issuance of civil infraction citations for illegally parked vehicles by individuals other than police.
- Sec. 22-54. - Removal of illegally stopped vehicles.
- ARTICLE V. - MOTORCYCLES
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - OPERATION
- Sec. 22-68. - Regulations generally.
- Sec. 22-69. - In public motor vehicle parking areas.
- Sec. 22-70. - On publicly owned property.
- Sec. 22-71. - On private property—Prohibited without permission; exceptions.
- Sec. 22-72. - Same—Permitted when in accordance with principal or accessory use.
- Sec. 22-73. - Creation of excessive, unusual or unnecessary noise.
- Sec. 22-74. - Within subdivisions.
- Sec. 22-75. - Driving while intoxicated; careless or negligent driving; drag racing.
- Sec. 22-76. - Excessive fumes or smoke.
- Sec. 22-77. - Violations; penalties.
- ARTICLE VI. - USED CAR LOTS AND USED CAR SALES
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - LICENSE
- ARTICLE VII. - REIMBURSEMENT OF INCURRED EXPENSES[5]
- ARTICLE VIII. - PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU[6]
- Sec. 22-124. - Authority, establishment and supervision of bureau.
- Sec. 22-125. - Location and administration of bureau.
- Sec. 22-126. - Definitions.
- Sec. 22-127. - Service of parking violations notice.
- Sec. 22-128. - Form of the parking violation notice.
- Sec. 22-129. - Settlement of violations.
- Sec. 22-130. - Procedure for all contested and/or unresolved violations.
- Sec. 22-131. - Schedule of fines.
- ARTICLE IX. - MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ACT[7]
CHAPTER 23
VEGETATION
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - NOXIOUS WEEDS[1]
- ARTICLE III. - DISEASED OR DANGEROUS TREES, SHRUBS AND PLANTS[2]
- Sec. 23-19. - Purpose.
- Sec. 23-20. - Definitions.
- Sec. 23-21. - Imminent danger.
- Sec. 23-22. - Trimming, pruning or removal of encroachment onto public property.
- Sec. 23-23. - Stump removal.
- Sec. 23-24. - Maintenance, treatment and removal.
- Sec. 23-25. - Owner's cost and expense; ownership disputed.
- Sec. 23-26. - Notice and order of abatement.
- Sec. 23-27. - Warrant to perform work; costs become a lien.
- Sec. 23-28. - Emergency removal.
- Sec. 23-29. - Penalty.
CHAPTER 24
WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, PERFORMANCE SECURITY, MAINTENANCE, AND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS
- Sec. 24-1.- Definitions.
- Sec. 24-2. - General requirements prior to the commencement of construction.
- Sec. 24-3. - Construction performance security.
- Sec. 24-4. - Post-construction maintenance obligations and performance security.
- Sec. 24-5. - Water supply and sanitary sewer acceptance; dedication requirements.
- Sec. 24-6. - Return of performance security.
- ARTICLE II.- WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
- DIVISION 2. - CROSS CONNECTIONS
- Sec. 24-26. - Definition.
- Sec. 24-27. - Adoption of state department of health rules.
- Sec. 24-28. - Inspection of water supply systems.
- Sec. 24-29. - Right to enter private property for inspection.
- Sec. 24-30. - Violators water supply discontinued.
- Sec. 24-31. - Notice required for water unsafe for drinking.
- Sec. 24-32. - Effect of state plumbing code.
- Sec. 24-33. - Insert name
- DIVISION 2. - CROSS CONNECTIONS
- ARTICLE III.- SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - CONSTRUCTION, CONNECTION, OWNERSHIP, AND USE OF SANITARY SEWERS
- Sec. 24-61. - Connection permit required.
- Sec. 24-62. - Use and connection of nonaccepted sanitary sewers prohibited.
- Sec. 24-63. - Permit required for connections carrying nondomestic waste.
- Sec. 24-64. - Stormwater and groundwater control.
- Sec. 24-65. - Septic tank abandonment and waste disposal.
- Sec. 24-66. - Ownership, operation and maintenance responsibility.
- Sec. 24-67. - Preservation of other rules and regulations.
- Sec. 24-68. - User charges for sewer service.
- DIVISION 3. - CLINTON-OAKLAND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM CONNECTION CHARGES
- Sec. 24-81. - Connection fee.
- Sec. 24-82. - Direct connection charge.
- Sec. 24-83. - Increase in use fee.
- Sec. 24-84. - Payment of direct connection charge for new and existing buildings.
- Sec. 24-85. - Payment of direct connection charge for properties with septic tank facilities.
- Sec. 24-86. - Disposition of funds.
- DIVISION 4. - FARMINGTON INTERCEPTOR SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION CHARGES
- DIVISION 5. - REGULATION OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS[2]
- Sec. 24-115.1. - Purpose.
- Sec. 24-115.2. - Authority.
- Sec. 24-115.3. - Definitions.
- Sec. 24-115.4. - Abbreviations.
- Sec. 24-115.5. - General regulations of Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Office, County of Oakland, sewage disposal systems.
- Sec. 24-115.6. - General regulations of Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Sewage Disposal System.
- Sec. 24-115.7. - General wastewater disposal regulations.
- DIVISION 6. - INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM REGULATIONS FOR DISCHARGES TO THE CLINTON RIVER WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY
- ARTICLE IV.- ACQUISITION AND OPERATION
- Sec. 24-116.- Policy.
- Sec. 24-117. - Acquisition procedure.
- Sec. 24-118. - Functions, supervision of water department.
- Sec. 24-119. - Definitions.
- Sec. 24-120. - Determination of measurements, tests, analyses.
- Sec. 24-121. - Waste deposits.
- Sec. 24-122. - Water pollution.
- Sec. 24-123. - Unpolluted waters.
- Sec. 24-124. - Prohibited uses.
- Sec. 24-125. - Interceptors.
- Sec. 24-126. - Interceptor maintenance.
- Sec. 24-127. - Restrictions imposed by township board.
- Sec. 24-128. - Maintenance of preliminary facilities.
- Sec. 24-129. - Control manholes.
- Sec. 24-130. - Measurements and tests.
- Sec. 24-131. - Agreements.
- Sec. 24-132. - Public health requirements.
- Sec. 24-133. - Connection to public sanitary sewer systems.
- Sec. 24-134. - Injunctive power.
- Sec. 24-135. - Economic hardship.
- Sec. 24-136. - Voluntary connection and mandatory sanitary grinder pump systems.
- Sec. 24-137. - Connection charges.
- Sec. 24-138. - Increase in use or maintenance charges.
- Sec. 24-139. - Rates for services fixed by resolution to cover certain expenses.
- Sec. 24-140. - When bills due and payable; late penalty.
- Sec. 24-141. - Charges constitute a lien; placement on tax roll.
- Sec. 24-142. - Discontinuance of service for failure to pay charges.
- Sec. 24-143. - Free service prohibited.
- Sec. 24-144. - Water meters—Protection from injury or damage.
- Sec. 24-145. - Water meters—Security deposit required when access not available to check for malfunction.
- Sec. 24-146. - Water meters—Interfering or tampering with; penalty.
- Sec. 24-147. - Water meters—Accuracy tests.
- Sec. 24-148. - Disposition of revenues.
- Sec. 24-149. - Budget.
- Sec. 24-150. - Surcharges.
- Sec. 24-151. - Industrial cost recovery—Additional charge for certain industrial users.
- Sec. 24-152. - Industrial cost recovery—Special fund; use of revenue.
- Sec. 24-153. - Fire hydrants.
- Sec. 24-154. - Special wastewater constituents, restrictions.
- Sec. 24-155. - Enforcement; penalties.
- Sec. 24-156. - Lawn and landscape watering limitations.
- Sec. 24-157. - Sanitary grinder pump systems.
- ARTICLE V. - CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
- Sec. 24-171.- Definitions.
- Sec. 24-172. - Permit required.
- Sec. 24-173. - Application.
- Sec. 24-174. - Issuance upon approval of plans, specifications; appeal from denial.
- Sec. 24-175. - Inspections.
- Sec. 24-176. - Fees.
- Sec. 24-177. - Engineering and construction standards—Generally.
- Sec. 24-178. - Engineering and construction standards—Water mains.
- Sec. 24-179. - Engineering and construction standards—For sanitary sewers.
- Sec. 24-180. - Engineering and construction standards—For storm sewers.
- Sec. 24-181. - Engineering and construction standards—For water supply.
- Sec. 24-182. - Engineering and construction standards—For street systems.
- Sec. 24-183. - County permits.
- Sec. 24-184. - Ditches.
- Sec. 24-185. - Stormwater holding facilities.
- Sec. 24-189. - Connection to main water transmission line; limitation.
- ARTICLE VI.- STORMWATER MANAGEMENT[4]
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - PLAN REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY
- Sec. 24-207. - Preapplication conference.
- Sec. 24-208. - Contents of stormwater management plan.
- Sec. 24-209. - Plan submission.
- Sec. 24-210. - Revision of plan.
- Sec. 24-211. - Review procedures.
- Sec. 24-212. - Review fees.
- Sec. 24-213. - Standards for stormwater management plan approval.
- Sec. 24-214. - Off-site stormwater management.
- Sec. 24-215. - Submittal, review and approval procedures requirements.
- DIVISION 3. - ENGINEERED SITE GRADING PLANS
- DIVISION 4. - PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES, EASEMENTS, AND MAINTENANCE
- Sec. 24-218. - Applicability of requirements.
- Sec. 24-219. - Performance—Security for construction of stormwater management improvements.
- Sec. 24-220. - Stormwater management easements.
- Sec. 24-221. - Stormwater management maintenance required.
- Sec. 24-222. - Procedure for review and approval of maintenance of pre-existing facilities.
- DIVISION 5. - VARIANCES AND APPEALS
- DIVISION 6. - ENFORCEMENT; EFFECT; AND APPLICABILITY
- APPENDIX
CHAPTER 25
WATERWAYS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- DIVISION 1. - NON-STORMWATER DISCHARGES
- ARTICLE II. - BOATING REGULATIONS[2]
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 25-16. - Definitions.
- Sec. 25-17. - Effect of state, federal laws.
- Sec. 25-18. - Operating a vessel under the influence of liquor.
- Sec. 25-19. - Speed; assured clear distance rule; interference with others.
- Sec. 25-20. - Reckless operation of boat; persons on water skis, sleds or surfboards.
- Sec. 25-21. - Direction of course; distance from hazards; exceptions.
- Sec. 25-22. - Operation of motorboats by children under sixteen; possession of safety certificates; exemptions.
- Sec. 25-23. - Pollution of water.
- Sec. 25-24. - Reserved.
- Sec. 25-25. - Pulling water skier or aquaplaner; number of persons in boat.
- Sec. 25-26. - Noise.
- Sec. 25-27. - Racing.
- Sec. 25-28. - Posting of article.
- DIVISION 1A. - REIMBURSEMENT OF INCURRED EXPENSES
- DIVISION 2. - REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC LAKES
- Sec. 25-41. - Definitions.
- Sec. 25-42. - Operations of motorboats prohibited on certain waters.
- Sec. 25-43. - Operation of vessels powered by a motor other than electric motor prohibited on certain waters.
- Sec. 25-44. - Middle Straits Lake.
- Sec. 25-45. - Gerundecut Bay, Cass Lake and connected canals and channels.
- Sec. 25-46. - Walnut Lake—Sections 24 and 25.
- Sec. 25-46.1. - Walnut Lake—North part of section 25.
- Sec. 25-47. - Pleasant Lake.
- Sec. 25-48. - Green Lake.
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
APPENDIX A
FRANCHISES
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - DETROIT EDISON COMPANY
- ARTICLE II. - CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY GAS[2]
- ARTICLE III. - CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION OF OAKLAND COUNTY, INC.
- Section 1. - Grant of franchise.
- Section 2. - Definitions.
- Section 3. - General requirements.
- Section 4. - Construction and service requirements.
- Section 5. - System design and performance requirements.
- Section 6. - Services and programming.
- Section 7. - Support for local cable usage.
- Section 8. - Rates and Charges.
- Section 9. - Purchasing, training and employment requirements.
- Section 10. - Regulation.
- Section 11. - Force majeure: Grantee's inability to perform.
- Section 12. - Indemnification.
- Section 13. - Adoption of ordinance provisions.
- Section 14. - Conflict in provisions.
- Section 15. - Severability.