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Partial List of City Ordinances
7-4-1: ICE AND SNOW REMOVAL:
It shall be the duty of every occupant or owner of
the premises within the city to remove all ice and snow from the sidewalk
abutting said premises as soon after same has accumulated as can reasonably be
removed, and in case of failure of the occupant or owner, or either of them, to
remove such ice and snow as soon as it can reasonably be removed, the Mayor of
the city may hire the same to be removed at the expense of the city and the
costs so incurred by the city for removing such ice and snow shall be charged to
the owner of the abutting property and shall be certified by the City Finance
Officer as a special assessment levied and taxed against the lot or parcel on
which the sidewalk abuts, and the special assessment shall be collected by the
County Treasurer as other assessments and taxes made by the city for the benefit
of the city provided that the mayor shall not hire anyone to remove such ice or
snow from the sidewalk without first giving notice at least three hours
beforehand to the occupant or owner of the premises (if it is occupied or if the
owner resides in the city) of his intention to hire said ice and snow removed
from said sidewalk.
3-2-1: PERMIT TO MOVE BUILDING:
Any person desiring to raze or move any building
or structure across, along or upon any alley, public ground, sidewalk or street
within the City limits shall apply to and obtain from the Building Inspector a
permit for a fee of $25.00 to move such building or structure across, along or
upon such alley, public ground, sidewalk or street.
The applicant shall also file with the Finance Officer a deposit in
the sum of $500.00 cash or a sufficient bond conditioned so that the applicant
will indemnify the city and any public utility for any damage done to any alley,
property, public ground, sidewalk or street.
Building Permits
City Ordinance 2-14-2 states a building permit is required to alter, construct
or repair any building, improvement or other structure, including blacktop or
cement work for a driveway, patio, or sidewalk which has a cost or value in
excess of $100.00. The $15.00 permit may be obtained from the city finance
officer and the applicant must provide an estimated cost of the construction,
together with such other information, plans and specifications as requested by
the city building inspector. The fee for the permit will also include 2
cent per square foot for any building improvement or structure. However,
no permit is required for shingling, siding or painting any building or
structure.
Animal Licenses
City Ordinance 4-1-8 provides that ALL cats and dogs must be licensed
each year. The license fee is $5.00 per cat or dog and $10.00 for any
unspayed female cat or dog over the age of one. Every cat and dog must be
vaccinated for rabies. A description of each cat or dog must be provided
to the city finance officer, plus the name and street address of the owner.
If any cat of dog is captured while running at large and is not licensed, then
the license fee must be paid, together with any fine and costs incurred.
The annual license fee must be paid and the tag displayed on the cat or dog not
later than the 31st day of January each year.
RIDING BICYCLES ON SIDEWALKS
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to ride any
bicycle upon any of the sidewalks on Third Avenue unless such person is
physically handicapped as determined by a licensed physician.
Parking
Ordinance #413 states that it shall be unlawful for any
person to park overnight at ANY time on Third Avenue, and any person so
parking a vehicle thereon shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be
fined accordingly.
Chapter 8-1-5G of the City Ordinance states that no motor
vehicle shall be parked on any alley, avenue, public parking lot, street or on
municipal property for a period longer than twenty-four (24) hours at one
location, nor shall any unlicensed motor vehicle or junked cars be parked on
private property in the open for a period longer than seven (7) days at one
location.
Chapter 8-1-5H of the City Ordinance states that any vehicle
parked in violation of an ordinance may be removed at the direction of a public
law enforcement officer and placed in public storage, and the owner thereof
shall pay the charges for towing and storage of said vehicle together with any
fine and penalty which may be imposed for such violation.
For a list of all City Ordinances, contact the City Office.
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