Contents of Frederick Municipal Code
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Chapter 1
General Provisions
- Article I Code
- Article II Definitions and Usage
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Article III
General
- 1-41 Titles and headings not part of ordinances
- 1-42 Authorized acts
- 1-43 Prohibited acts
- 1-44 Acts by agents, representatives
- 1-45 Purpose of ordinances
- 1-46 Repeal of ordinances
- 1-47 Publication of ordinances
- 1-48 Publication – Use as evidence
- 1-49 Severability
- 1-50 Amendments
- 1-51 Examination of Code
- 1-52 Copy of Code on file
- 1-53 Supplementation of Code
- 1-54 Sale of Code books
- 1-55 Altering or tampering with Code; penalties for violation
- 1-56—1-70 Reserved
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Article IV
General Penalties
- 1-71 Required obedience to Code
- 1-72 Fines and penalties
- 1-73 Application of penalties to juveniles
- 1-74 Penalty for violations of ordinances adopted after adoption of Code
- 1-75 Interpretation of unlawful acts
- 1-76 Certification of a lien to recover unpaid delinquent fees, charges, assessments or taxes
- 1-77 Assignment of counsel
- 1-78—1-90 Reserved
- Article V Incorporation, Seal
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Chapter 2
Administration and Personnel
- Article I Elections
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Article II
Board of Trustees
- 2-21 Corporate authority
- 2-22 Board of Trustees meetings
- 2-23 Quorum; absence from meetings
- 2-24 Mayor
- 2-25 Mayor Pro Tem
- 2-26 Salaries of Trustees and Mayor
- 2-27 Reserved
- 2-28 Ordinance, resolution or motion required; roll call vote
- 2-29 Record and publication of ordinances
- 2-30 Vote required
- 2-31—2-50 Reserved
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Article III
Officers and Employees
- 2-51 Salaries generally
- 2-52 Town Clerk; salary
- 2-53 Duty to keep records
- 2-54, 2-55 Reserved
- 2-56 Town Treasurer; salary
- 2-57 Duties
- 2-58—2-60 Reserved
- 2-61 Appointive officers; appointments and removal
- 2-62 Vacancies
- 2-63—2-69 Reserved
- 2-70 Reports to Board of Trustees
- 2-71 Reserved
- 2-72 Town Prosecutor
- 2-73 Town Attorney
- 2-74 Oath of office
- 2-75 Reserved
- 2-76 Town Manager
- 2-77 Acting Town Manager
- 2-78 Powers and duties of Town Manager
- 2-79 Relationship of Board of Trustees to administrative service
- 2-80 Appointment and removal of employees appointed by Board of Trustees
- 2-81—2-90 Reserved
- Article IV Reserved
- Article V Proscribed Acts Related to Contracts and Claims
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Article VI
Municipal Court
- 2-141 Municipal Court of record
- 2-142 Jurisdiction
- 2-143 Sessions
- 2-144 Municipal Judges
- 2-145 Court Clerk
- 2-146 Record of proceedings
- 2-147 Appropriations
- 2-148 Initiation of proceedings by Municipal Court
- 2-149 Summons
- 2-150 Warrant
- 2-151 Summons and complaint
- 2-152 Contents of summons and complaint
- 2-153 Authority
- 2-154 Presumption of innocence
- 2-155 Trial by jury or by the court
- 2-156 Dismissal
- 2-157 Representation of indigent persons
- 2-158 Election to seek incarceration
- 2-159 Juveniles
- 2-160 Assessment of costs
- 2-161 Reserved
- 2-162 Municipal Court appeals
- 2-163 Sealing of records
- 2-164—2-180 Reserved
- Article VII Police Department
- Article VIII Local Licensing Authority
- Article IX Commissions, Boards, and Committees
- Chapter 3 Arts Program
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Chapter 4
Revenue and Finance
- Article I Fiscal Year
- Article II Financial Management
- Article III General Fund
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Article IV
Special Funds
- 4-51 Designation and definition of special funds
- 4-52 Conservation Trust Fund established
- 4-53 Park Fund established
- 4-54 Capital Facilities Fund established
- 4-55 Historic Preservation Commission Fund
- 4-56 Events Fund
- 4-57 Reserved
- 4-58 Open Space Fund established
- 4-59 Oil Royalty Trust Fund
- 4-60 Golf Course Enterprise
- 4-61 Public Safety Impact Fee and Fund established
- 4-62—4-70 Reserved
- Article V Contracts
- Article VI Sales and Use Tax
- Article VII Unclaimed Property
- Article VIII Frederick Scholarship Program
- Article IX Financial Support for Community Organizations
- Article X Frederick Facade Improvement Revolving Loan Program
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Article XI
Lodging Excise Tax
- 4-300 Purpose
- 4-301 Definitions
- 4-302 Levy of tax
- 4-303 Exemptions
- 4-304 Certification of registration
- 4-305 Collection of tax
- 4-306 Audit of records
- 4-307 Tax overpayments and deficiencies
- 4-308 Tax information confidential
- 4-309 Forms and regulations
- 4-310 Enforcement and penalties
- 4-311 Tax lien
- 4-312 Recovery of unpaid tax
- 4-313 Status of unpaid tax in bankruptcy and receivership
- 4-314 Hearings, subpoenas and witness fees
- 4-315 Depositions
- 4-316 Statute of limitations
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Chapter 5
Franchises and Communication Systems
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Article I
Cable Television System
- 5-1 Definitions
- 5-2 Grant of franchise
- 5-3 Franchise fee and financial controls
- 5-4 Administration and regulation
- 5-5 Financial and insurance requirements
- 5-6 Customer service
- 5-7 Reports and records
- 5-8 Programming and channel capacity
- 5-9 Educational and governmental access
- 5-10 General street use and construction
- 5-11 Technical standards
- 5-12 Service extension and construction
- 5-13 Technical and operational standards and requirements
- 5-14 Franchise breaches; termination of franchise
- 5-15 Franchise renewal and transfer
- 5-16 Severability
- 5-17 Miscellaneous provisions
- 5-18—5-30 Reserved
- Article II Electric Franchise
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Article III
Gas Franchise
- 5-61 Short title
- 5-62 Definitions
- 5-63 Grant of authority
- 5-64 Location of equipment
- 5-65 Town held harmless
- 5-66 Relocation of equipment
- 5-67 Nonexclusive right
- 5-68 Service standards
- 5-69 Depletion of supply
- 5-70 Franchise fee
- 5-71 Purchase of system
- 5-72 Effective date
- 5-73 Expiration of Franchise
- 5-74 Assignment
- 5-75 Forfeiture
- 5-76 Severability
- 5-77 Rights reserved
- 5-78 Representatives
- 5-79 Attorney fees
- 5-80—5-100 Reserved
- Article IV Telephone Utilities Tax
- Article V Emergency Telephone Service Charge
- Article VI Franchise Negotiation Costs
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Article I
Cable Television System
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Chapter 6
Business Licenses and Regulations
- Article I Licenses Generally
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Article II
Businesses and Trades
- 6-31 Business, general
- 6-32 Ambulances
- 6-33 Amusement arcades
- 6-34 Amusements
- 6-35 Auctions and auctioneers
- 6-36 Christmas tree lots
- 6-37 Contractor licensing
- 6-38 Reserved
- 6-39 Home occupation
- 6-40 Kennel/pet shop
- 6-41 Pawn shops; pawn brokers
- 6-42 Peddlers and solicitors
- 6-43 Reserved
- 6-44 Refuse hauler, commercial
- 6-45 Secondhand, antique dealers, flea markets
- 6-46 Mobile home parks
- 6-47 Child care center or a family child care home
- 6-48—6-66 Reserved
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Article III
Liquor Licensing
- 6-3-10 Title and scope
- 6-3-20 Definitions
- 6-3-30 Liquor Licensing Authority established
- 6-3-40 Authority determinations
- 6-3-50 Delegation of Authority and duties of the Town Clerk
- 6-3-60 Neighborhood determinations
- 6-3-70 Adoption of administrative procedures
- 6-3-80 Subpoena power and violations
- Division 1 License Requirements
- Division 2 Applications
- Division 3 Enforcement
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Division 4
Entertainment Districts
- 6-3-400 Entertainment districts
- 6-3-410 General provisions
- 6-3-420 Operational requirements of promotional associations and common consumption areas
- 6-3-430 Insurance requirements
- 6-3-440 Certification promotional association
- 6-3-450 Recertification of a promotional association
- 6-3-460 Decertification of a promotional association
- 6-3-470 Designation of common consumption area
- 6-3-480 Attachment to a common consumption area
- 6-3-490 Unlawful acts
- Division 5 Optional Premises Licenses
- Division 6 Alcohol Beverage Tastings
- Article IV Medical Marijuana Enterprises
- Article V Reserved
- Article VI Marijuana; Personal Use
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Chapter 7
Health, Sanitation and Animals
- Article I Reserved
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Article II
Weeds, Brush, Rubbish
- 7-31 Definitions
- 7-32 Placement of rubbish, refuse containers
- 7-33 Growth or accumulation of weeds, brush prohibited; exceptions
- 7-34 Accumulation of rubbish prohibited
- 7-35 Right of Town to remove
- 7-36 Abatement, assessment not exclusive remedy
- 7-37 Reserved
- 7-38 Evidence at trial
- 7-39 Noxious weeds
- 7-40—7-50 Reserved
- Article III Abatement of Nuisances
- Article IV Reserved
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Article V
Animals
- 7-101 Dog and cat license required
- 7-102 Definitions
- 7-103 License application; rabies vaccination
- 7-104 License tags
- 7-105 Lost or destroyed tags
- 7-106 Animal shelter
- 7-107 Impounded animals
- 7-108 Court proceedings
- 7-109 Notice of impoundment
- 7-110 Disposition of impounded animals
- 7-111 Redemption from shelter
- 7-112 Interference
- 7-113 Dog leash required; exceptions
- 7-114 Dog parks
- 7-115 Fees for impounding animals
- 7-116 Depositing animal feces unlawful
- 7-117 Accumulation of animal feces unlawful
- 7-118 Strict liability
- 7-119 Quantity of animals restricted
- 7-120 Prohibited animals
- 7-121 Cruelty to animals prohibited
- 7-122 Disturbance
- 7-123 Vicious animals
- 7-124 Hearing on destruction of vicious animal
- 7-125 Care and keeping of domestic cats
- 7-126 Increased fines for unaltered animals
- 7-127 Notice of rodent pests; abatement
- 7-128 Animals at Town-sanctioned events
- 7-129 Confining in vehicle; impoundment
- 7-130 Harassment of animals
- 7-131 Poisoning of animals
- 7-132—7-140 Reserved
- Article VI Burning Restrictions
- Article VII Right To Farm
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Chapter 8
Vehicles and Traffic
- Article I Model Traffic Code
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Article II
Abandoned and Junked Vehicles
- 8-21 Impoundment
- 8-22 Definitions
- 8-23 Abandonment prohibited
- 8-24 Junked vehicles prohibited; exceptions
- 8-25 Restrictions on storage of vehicles; ownership requirement
- 8-26 Investigation authorized
- 8-27 Liability
- 8-28 Hearing
- 8-29 Violation; penalty
- 8-30 Costs of impound and tow
- 8-31—8-40 Reserved
- Article III Miscellaneous Provisions
- Article IV Reserved
- Article V Reserved
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Article VI
Traffic Infractions
- 8-101 Definitions
- 8-102 Civil traffic infractions
- 8-103 Trial before court or referee
- 8-104 No jury trial of traffic infractions
- 8-105 Right to jury trial for noncivil traffic offenses
- 8-106 Commencement of action
- 8-107 Payment before appearance
- 8-108 First hearing
- 8-109 Subpoenas
- 8-110 Speedy trial
- 8-111 Final hearing
- 8-112 Judgment after final hearing
- 8-113 Posthearing motions and appeal
- 8-114 Default
- 8-115 Appeal
- 8-116 Referee appointment; hearing of parking assessments
- 8-117—8-130 Reserved
- Article VII Reserved
- Article VIII Emergency Snow Routes
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Article IX
Overweight Vehicles
- 8-137 Designation of routes, maps
- 8-138 Height, length and weight of vehicles
- 8-139 Defenses
- 8-140 Permits for oversize and overweight vehicles
- 8-141 Liability for damage to streets, highways or highway structures
- 8-142 Penalty
- 8-143 Definition
- 8-144 Oversize or Overweight Vehicle or Load Permit; Oil and Gas Rig Transportation Permit
- 8-145—8-150 Reserved
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Chapter 10
General Offenses
- Article I General Provisions
- Article II Attempt, Conspiracy, Complicity, Accessory
- Article III Offenses Against the Person
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Article IV
Offenses Against Property
- 10-61 Fourth degree arson
- 10-62 Theft
- 10-63 Obtaining control over any stolen thing of value – conviction
- 10-64 Reserved
- 10-65 Reserved
- 10-66 Criminal mischief
- 10-67 Second degree criminal trespass
- 10-68 Third degree criminal trespass
- 10-69 Second degree criminal tampering
- 10-70 Tampering with a utility meter
- 10-71 Reserved
- 10-72 Damaging public property
- 10-73 Defacing posted notice
- 10-74 Littering of public and private property
- 10-75 Use of a noxious substance
- 10-76 Defacing property; graffiti unlawful; graffiti tools unlawful; nuisance declared; abatement
- 10-77 Fuel theft
- 10-78—10-90 Reserved
- Article V Offenses Involving Fraud
- Article VI Offenses Relating to Drugs
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Article VII
Offenses Relating to Alcohol
- 10-131 Definitions
- 10-132 Reserved
- 10-133 Unlawful acts – alcohol beverages
- 10-134, 10-135 Reserved
- 10-136 Underage possession, consumption of alcohol prohibited
- 10-137 Consumption and possession of alcohol regulated
- 10-138 Alcohol-selling establishments
- 10-139 Disturbances at liquor establishments
- 10-140—10-150 Reserved
- Article VIII Offenses Relating to Morals
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Article IX
Offenses – Governmental Operations
- 10-171 Resisting arrest
- 10-172 Obstructing a peace officer, firefighter, emergency medical services provider, rescue specialist or volunteer
- 10-173 Refusing to aid a peace officer
- 10-174 Interference with firemen on duty
- 10-175 Compounding
- 10-176 False reporting to authorities
- 10-177 Interference with alarm system; false alarm
- 10-178 Impersonating a public servant
- 10-179 Escape
- 10-180 Disrupting lawful assembly
- 10-181 Fail to obey lawful order
- 10-182 Threatening public official, Town employee
- 10-183 Public buildings – Trespass, interference
- 10-184—10-190 Reserved
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Article X
Offenses Against Public Peace, Order and Decency
- 10-191 Disorderly conduct
- 10-192 Disrupting lawful assembly
- 10-193 Harassment
- 10-194 Loitering
- 10-195 Desecration of venerated objects
- 10-196 Hindering transportation
- 10-197 Throwing missiles
- 10-198 Unreasonable noises prohibited
- 10-199 Failure to obey lawful order
- 10-200 Public urination
- 10-201 Interference with staff, faculty or students of educational institution
- 10-202 Aggressive begging prohibited
- 10-203 Pedestrian interference in roadway prohibited
- 10-204 Staying on medians prohibited
- 10-205 Obstruction of streets or other public passageways
- 10-206—10-220 Reserved
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Article XI
Offenses Relating to Firearms and Weapons
- 10-221 Definitions
- 10-222 Peace officer affirmative defense
- 10-223 Unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon; unlawful possession of weapons
- 10-224 Prohibited use of weapons
- 10-225 Possession of handguns by juveniles – prohibitions
- 10-226 Seizure of weapons
- 10-227 Forfeiture of weapons, firearms
- 10-228—10-240 Reserved
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Article XII
Miscellaneous Offenses
- 10-241 Reserved
- 10-242 Gambling
- 10-243 Child abuse
- 10-244 Curfew – minors
- 10-245 Curfew – parks
- 10-246 Bottles, littering prohibited
- 10-247 Barbed wire fences prohibited
- 10-248 Recreational vehicles
- 10-249 Abandoned refrigerators and other containers
- 10-250 Reserved
- 10-251 Cigarettes, tobacco products and nicotine products
- 10-252 Prohibited activities on public frozen bodies of water
- 10-253 Smoking restrictions
- 10-254 Fishing license required; regulations; violations
- 10-255 Open burning
- 10-256—10-260 Reserved
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Article XIII
Fireworks
- 10-261 Definitions
- 10-262 Unlawful use, possession; penalty
- 10-263 Permits for display
- 10-264 Insurance
- 10-265 Bond
- 10-266 Interpretation
- 10-267 Licensing; sale of display fireworks; manufacture and wholesale
- 10-268 Seizure of fireworks
- 10-269 Toy propellant devices used for model or educational rockets
- 10-270 Prohibitions
- 10-271—10-280 Reserved
- Article XIV Street Gang Activity
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Article XV
Medical Marijuana Regulations
- 10-301 Legislative intent and purpose
- 10-302 Definitions
- 10-303 General requirements
- 10-304 Permitted in zoned districts
- 10-305 Maximum number of medical marijuana plants
- 10-306 Exterior impacts unlawful
- 10-307 Special provisions for primary caregivers
- 10-308 Use of medical marijuana
- 10-309 Penalty, nuisance declared
- 10-310 Search warrant authorized
- 10-311 Most stringent law applies
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Chapter 11
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Property
- Article I General
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Article II
Excavations
- 11-21 Rights-of-way; permits required
- 11-22 Fee for permits
- 11-23 Refund of fees
- 11-24 Annual permit for public utilities
- 11-25 Annual fee for utilities
- 11-26 Openings controlled by Town Engineer
- 11-27 Barricades and lights required
- 11-28 Unfilled opening
- 11-29 Restoration of paving
- 11-30—11-40 Reserved
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Article III
Streets
- 11-41 Injury to streets or sidewalks
- 11-42 Obstructions prohibited
- 11-43 Permit required for flags or banners
- 11-44 Dangerous places fenced
- 11-45 Duty to construct walkway
- 11-46 Ditches must be bridged
- 11-48 Washing of vehicles prohibited
- 11-49 Depositing litter in streets prohibited
- 11-50 Transportation of loose materials
- 11-51 Hauling offensive or foul-smelling material restricted
- 11-52 Restrictions on tire equipment
- 11-53 Permits for house moving
- 11-54 Trees and shrubs
- 11-55 Obstruction of street, sidewalk; duty to remove; nuisance declared; abatement procedures
- 11-56 Assessment for charges; collection
- 11-57 Street addressing
- 11-58 Weeds and brush along public ways and lands; abatement
- 11-59—11-70 Reserved
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Article IV
Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters
- 11-71 Construction of sidewalks, curbs and gutters; permit required
- 11-72 Application for permit; grade and line set
- 11-73 Specifications for sidewalks, curbs and gutters
- 11-74 Repair of sidewalks, curbs and gutters
- 11-75 Notice to repair; collection of costs
- 11-76 Snow removal
- 11-77 Properties without sidewalks, curbs and gutters
- 11-78 Failure to comply
- 11-79 Relief to property owners on tax assessment
- 11-80 Uniformity of design
- 11-81 Disabled access ramps and alley pans
- 11-82—11-100 Reserved
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Chapter 13
Municipal Utilities
- Article I Sewer
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Article II
Water Utility
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Division 1
General
- 13-41 Definitions
- 13-42 Annual review of water rates
- 13-43 Obtaining water
- 13-44 Application procedures
- 13-45 Conditions for new tap
- 13-46 Outside Town water service; contract required
- 13-47 Extension of water facilities
- 13-48 Method of extension
- 13-49 Extension of facilities; reimbursement
- 13-50 Water line and appurtenances to become Town property
- 13-51 Design and construction review of mains and trunk line extensions
- 13-52, 13-53 Reserved
- 13-54 Sewer service requirement
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Division 2
Water Dedication and Capital Improvement Fees
- 13-2-200 Title
- 13-2-201 Intent and purpose
- 13-2-205 Water dedication requirements
- 13-2-210 Administration
- 13-2-215 Fees and costs
- 13-2-220 Annexation requirements
- 13-2-225 Excess water
- 13-2-230 Dedications for infill or special circumstances
- 13-2-235 Enforcement for overages
- 13-2-240 Agricultural and open space property
- 13-2-245 Option of right of first refusal to purchase
- 13-2-250 Return flows and augmentation, exchange or reuse plans
- 13-2-255 Exceptions
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Division 3
Miscellaneous Provisions
- 13-56 Meters required
- 13-57 Meter testing
- 13-58 Maintenance of meters
- 13-59 Interfering with or bypass of meters
- 13-60 Installation of meters
- 13-61 Existing taps not in use
- 13-62 Meter size changes
- 13-63 Tap installation
- 13-64 Extension of service lines prohibited
- 13-65 Owner to maintain service line
- 13-66 Separate connections required
- 13-67 Service connections outside Town
- 13-68—13-70 Reserved
- 13-71 Excavation protection
- 13-72 Connection fees
- 13-73 Utility service charges, delinquencies; remedies
- 13-74 Water service charges
- 13-75 On and off charges
- 13-76 Unpaid water bills a lien
- 13-77 Other water sources
- 13-78 Other taxes
- 13-79 Supplying water to others
- 13-80 Waste of water
- 13-81 Watering restrictions under Water Shortage Contingency Plan
- 13-81.1 Enforcement of watering restrictions under Water Shortage Contingency Plan
- 13-81.2 Appeal of surcharge for excessive water use or for violation of mandatory restrictions
- 13-81.3 Exemption
- 13-82 No water use during fire
- 13-83 Cross connections prohibited
- 13-84 Health hazards
- 13-85 Change of use of water prohibited
- 13-86 Civil actions
- 13-87—13-100 Reserved
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Division 1
General
- Article III Reserved
- Article IV Reserved
- Article V Reserved
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Article VI
Storm Water Utility
- 13-200 Definitions
- 13-201 Declaration of purpose
- 13-202 Storm water utility considered a Town-owned enterprise
- 13-203 Storm Water Utility Fund
- 13-204 Use of Storm Water Utility Fund
- 13-205 Storm water utility fee
- 13-206 Reserved
- 13-207 Use of storm water capital expansion fees
- 13-208 Reserved
- 13-209 Storm water capital expansion fee
- 13-210 Master Drainage Plan
- 13-211 Storm Drainage Criteria Manual
- 13-212 Storm water fee billing guidelines
- 13-213 Nonresidential storm water fee adjustment and appeal process
- 13-214—13-230 Reserved
- Article VII Single-Source Residential Waste and Recycling Service Utility
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Chapter 18
Building Regulations
Revised
- Article I Frederick Building Code Revised
- Article II Reserved
- Article III International Fire Code Revised
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Article IV
Design Standards and Construction Specifications
Revised
- 18-91 Adoption of standards
- 18-92 Amendments Revised
- 18-93 Violations; penalties
- 18-94 Interpretation
- 18-95 Titles and headings not part of legislation
- 18-96 Notes not part of legislation
- 18-97 Severability
- 18-98 Amendment procedure
- 18-99 Supplementation
- 18-100 Enactment
- 18-101 Certification
- 18-102 Copies kept on file
- 18-103 Sale of books
- 18-104 Enforcement
- 18-105—18-120 Reserved
- Tables