City of Taylor, North Dakota Current Ordinances, Table of Contents

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1 City of Taylor, North Dakota Current Ordinances, Table of Contents Chapter 1 Government Organization Article 1 Jurisdiction Over Persons & Property Defining City Limits Article 2 Governing Body City Council Regular Meetings Special Meetings Salaries Rules and Order of Business Election of President and Vice-President Article 3 Special Elections How Called Manner of Conducting Special Elections Ballots and Petitions Canvassing of Votes Article 4 Elective Officers Other than Governing Body Municipal Judge Report to Board of City Council Contents of Report to Board Report with Auditor s Receipt Court Hours Article 5 Appointive Offices Offices Standing Committees Term, Oath, Bond Removal Bonds of Municipal Officers and Employees Salaries Administrative Policy and Procedures Obstructing a Public Official Article 6 Purchasing and Disposition of Property Competitive Bidding Required Procedure Open Market Purchases Procedure for Transfer of Property Chapter 2 Ordinances Article 1 Procedure Record of Voting Reconsideration or Rescinding Vote Procedure in Passing Ordinances Publication Effective Date Effect of Repeal General Penalties for Violation Cost of Prosecution Judgment on Conviction Commitment for Violation Refusal to Work Fines No Remission Municipal Judge May Enforce Orders and Judgments Chapter 3 Public Places and Property Article 1 Construction and Repair Supervision Specifications Duty of Owner to Maintain Sidewalks Built to Grade Width of Sidewalks Materials and Manner of Construction City Contractor City Of Taylor - Current Ordinance Reference Page 1

2 Article 2 Use and Care of Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places Obstructions Encroachments Openings Wires Deposits Burning Distributing Hand Bills, etc Heavy Vehicles Removal of Snow and Ice from Sidewalk Removal of Snow and Ice by City Street Cleaning Snow Removal Notice Impounding Blocking Streets Excavations Permit Application Deposit Manner of Excavations Restoration Supervision does not exist Cable TV Franchise Ordinance Article 3 House Numbering House Numbering Required Numbers Article 4 Unclaimed and Abandoned Property Defined Seizure of Holding Notice and Sale Report of Sale Bill of Sale Proceeds Redemption Article 5 Establishing Prohibition of View Obstructions Part 1 Establishing Prohibition of View Obstructions A. Definitions B. Non-liability of City C. Separability D. Administration E. Public Safety and Protection of Property F. Penalty for Violation G. Effective Date Part 2 Establishing a City Tree Committee A. Definitions B. Non-liability of City C. Separability D. Administration E. Operation F. Street Tree Species to be Planted G. Spacing H. Distance from Curb and Sidewalk Chapter 4 Fire Protection and Prevention Article 1 Organization of Volunteer Fire Department Establishment Supervision Duties Police Powers Unlawful to Hinder Department Right of Way Driving Over Fire Hoses False Alarms Taking Fire Equipment Entering Fire Department Service Outside Corporate Limits City Of Taylor - Current Ordinance Reference Page 2

3 Article 2 Fire Limits Fire Limits Exterior Covering Repairs Article 3 Fires in Public Places Smoking Notice Reports Article 4 Fire Prevention Storage of Flammable Liquids Storage of Liquefied Petroleum Chapter 5 Motor Vehicles and Traffic Article 1 In General Definitions Article 2 Traffic Administration Police Division Established Duties, Generally Records of Traffic Violations Accidents Traffic Division to Investigate Studies Reports Designate Method of Indentifying Funeral Processions Article 3 Enforcement of and Obedience to Traffic Regulations Authority of Police and Fire Department Officials Obedience to Chapter Required Obedience to Police Officer or Fireman Required; Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer Issuance of Warrant Illegally Parked Vehicles Issuance and Affixing of Citation Failure to Comply with Citation Presumption of Ownership and Parking of Vehicle Certain Non-Motorized Traffic to Obey Traffic Regulations Use of Coasters, Roller Skates and Similar Devices Restricted Public Employees to Obey Traffic Regulations Emergency Vehicles Operation of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicle Written Accident Reports Required Article 4 Traffic Control Devices Authority to Install Specifications Traffic Control Signal Legend Flashing Signals Pedestrian Control Signals Designation of Walks, Lanes Obedience to Require Traffic Control Devices Unauthorized Signs Interference with Official Traffic Control Devices or Railroad Signs or Signals Article 5 Speed Regulations Basic Rule Speed Limitations Generally When Local Authorities May or Shall Alter Maximum Speed Limits: Posting of Signs Speed Limitations Inapplicable to Certain Emergency Vehicles: Liability of Exempt Driver for Reckless Driving Minimum Speed Limits Regulation of Speed by Traffic Signals City Of Taylor - Current Ordinance Reference Page 3

4 Exhibition Driving and Drag Racing : Penalty Radar Evidence in Speed Violations Care Required in Operating Vehicle Article 6 Turning Movements Authority to Place Device Altering Normal Course of Turns Authority to Place Restricted Turn Signs Obedience to Signs Required Required Position and Method of Turning at Intersections Vehicle Turning Left at Intersection Limitations on Turning Around Turning Movements and Required Signals Generally Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps Methods of Giving Hand and Arm Signals Article 7 One-Way Streets and Alleys Authority to Designate; Signs Required Article 8 Stop and Yield Intersections Stop Signs and Yield Signs Additional Provisions as to Stop Signs and Yield Signs Emerging from Alley, Driveway, Private Road or Building Obedience to Signal Indicating Approach of Train All Vehicles Must Stop at Certain Railroad Grade Crossings Article 9 Miscellaneous Driving Rules Driver Not to Obstruct Intersection or Crosswalk Driving through Funeral or Other Procession Processions, Generally Funeral Processions to be Identified When Permits Required Vehicles to be Driven on Right Side of Roadway, Exceptions Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions Overtaking Vehicle on Left, Generally When Overtaking on Right is Permitted Limitations on Overtaking on Left Further Limitations on Driving on Left of Center of Roadway No-Passing Zones Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic Following Too Closely Driving on Divided Highways Entering of Leaving Restricted Access Highways Restrictions on Use of Controlled Access Highways Vehicle Entering Roadway Vehicle Approaching or Entering Intersection Overtaking and Passing School Bus Unattended Motor Vehicle Limitations on Backing Obstruction of Driver s View or Driving Mechanism Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors Coasting Following Fire Apparatus Crossing Fire Hose Garbage, Glass, etc. on Highways City Of Taylor - Current Ordinance Reference Page 4

5 Driving through Safety Zone Moving Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossing Alteration of Odometers, Hour Meters, etc Open Bottle Law; Penalty Permitting Unauthorized Minor to Drive Permitting Unauthorized Person to Drive Driving Upon Sidewalk Article 10 Pedestrians Rights and Duties Obedience to Traffic Control Devices and Traffic Regulations Right of Way in Crosswalks Crossing Other than at Crosswalks Drivers to Exercise Due Care Pedestrians to Use Right Half of Crosswalks Use of Roadways Right of Way on Sidewalk Pedestrians to Yield to Authorized Emergency Vehicles Blind Pedestrian to have Right of Way Pedestrians Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs Bridge and Railroad Signs Soliciting Rides or Business Article 11 Motorcycles Applicability of Traffic Laws Riding on Motorcycles Operating Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic Clinging to Other Vehicles Footrests Equipment for Riders Other Applicable Law Article 12 Bicycles Effect of Regulations Applicability of Traffic Laws Obedience to Traffic Control Devices Riding on Sidewalks Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths Clinging to Vehicles Carrying Articles Lamps and Other Equipment Riding on Bicycles; Motorized Bicycles; Age of Operator Parking Penalties Point System Not Applicable Article 13 Angle Parking Generally Article 14 Stopping, Standing or Parking, Generally Outside of Business or Residence Districts Removal of Illegally Stopped Vehicles Authority of Police Officers Same Generally in Certain Places Additional Parking Regulations Where at All Times Parking of Certain Trucks in Residential Areas Parking for Certain Purposes Stopping, etc. in Congested or Hazardous Places Parking, etc. in Alleys Parking Adjacent to Schools on Narrow Streets Article 15 Reserved Parking Areas Generally City Of Taylor - Current Ordinance Reference Page 5

6 Article 16 Time Limit Parking Zones Generally Article 17 Equipment of Vehicles Vehicles Other than Motorcycles Motorcycle Equipment When Lighted Lamps are Required; Penalty Article 18 Regulation of Kinds and Classes of Traffic on Certain Roadways Load Restrictions Commercial Vehicles from Using Certain Streets Size Restrictions Restrictions upon Use of Streets by Certain Vehicles Article 19 Criminal Traffic Violations Persons under Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Narcotic Drugs Not to Operate Vehicle; Penalty Reckless Driving Accidents Involving Damage to Vehicle Duty upon Striking Unattended Vehicle Duty upon Striking Fixtures upon Highway Penalty for Driving While License Suspended or Revoked Violations Involving Operation of Snowmobiles Harassment of Domestic Animals Operation of Motor Vehicle, etc. on Flood Protective Works Driving without Operator s License Same to be Carried and Exhibited on Demand Weighing Article 20 Disposition of Traffic Offenses Authority of Officer Halting Person for Violating Traffic Regulations Hearing; Time; Promise of Defendant to Appear; Failure to Appear Offenses under which Person Halted may not be Entitled to Release upon Promise to Appear Non-Criminal Traffic Violations, Generally Administrative Hearing; Prepaid Costs; Procedures; Appeals; Stay Orders Failure to Appear, Pay Statutory Fee or Post Bond Offenses Excepted from Procedures of Sections and Amounts of Statutory Fees Non-Moving Violation Defined Moving Violation Defined General Penalty for Violation of Chapter Notification of Parents or Guardians of Juvenile Traffic Offenders Chapter 6 Police Department Article 1 Organization and Regulations Establishment Additional Officers Emergency Duties of Chief Duties of Police Rules and Regulations Special Police City Of Taylor - Current Ordinance Reference Page 6

7 Article 2 Powers and Duties Money or Property of Arrested Persons Arrested Persons Stolen, Abandoned, Lost Property Article 3 Miscellaneous False Alarms Interference Right of Way Chapter 7 Building Code Article 1 General Building Code Adoption of Code Clarification of Code Fees Penalties Mobile/Manufactured Homes on Residential Lots Chapter 8 Health Article 1 Board of Health Members Notice of Regulations Article 2 Contagious Diseases Spreading Contagion Penalty Article 3 Garbage, Refuse, Rubbish Definitions Accumulation of Refuse Containers City Collection Fees Fees, Payments, Collection Disposal of Refuse Not Collected by the City Supervision Rules and Regulations Commercial Haulers Disposal Grounds Unlicensed Haulers Regulations Commercial Haulers Article 4 Minimum Housing Code Definitions Inspection of Dwellings, Dwelling Units, Rooming Units and Premises Minimum Requirements for Dwelling Units Rooming Houses Basements, Cellars Responsibility of Owners and Occupants Duties of Occupants Occupancy and Overcrowding Applicability of the City Building Code Substandard Buildings or Dwelling Units, Nuisance Report of Findings Duties of Governing Board Failure to Comply with the Decision of the Board Penalty for Disregarding the Notice and Order Duties of City Attorney Where Owner Absent from the City Emergency Action by the County Health Officer Appeal Enforcement of Interpretation Penalties Unconstitutionality Clause Exceptions Use of Recreational Vehicles, Campers for Permanent Housing City Of Taylor - Current Ordinance Reference Page 7

8 Article 5 Dangerous Buildings Dangerous Buildings Defined Standards for Repair, Vacation or Demolition Dangerous Buildings, Nuisances Duties of Building Inspector Duties of the Board Failure to Comply with Decision of the Board Violations: Penalty for Disregarding Notices of Orders Duties of the City Attorney Where Owner Absent from the City Duties of Fire, Police and Health Departments Appeal Chapter 9 Business Regulations and Licenses Article 1 General Provisions Licenses Application Granting Term Not Transferrable Revocation Posting of Licenses Short Term Enforcement Obligations to the City Exceptions Article 2 Transient Merchants Definitions License Required Fee Application Bond Service of Process Exhibiting License Transfer Enforcement by Police Revocation Expiration Article 3 Solicitation without Invitation Solicitation without Invitation Enforcement Article 4 Alcoholic Beverages Definitions Exceptions License Required Term Classes of License Lodges or Clubs Qualifications Application Applicant Fitness Applicant Limit to One Each Limit of Number Location Posting of License Transfer Disposition Hours and Time of Sales Licensee s Responsibilities Cashing Certain Checks Sales, Persons Minors in Licensed Premises Age Identification Street Sales Equipment of Premises Closed or Screened Areas Purchase from Licensed Wholesalers Toilets Required Bottle Clubs Deliveries Off Licensed Premises Termination or Revocation of Licenses City Of Taylor - Current Ordinance Reference Page 8

9 Person Less than Twenty-One Years of Age Exceptions Special Permit Article 5 Shows, Carnivals and Circuses License Required Fees Chapter 10 Public Nuisances Article 1 Noxious Weeds Definition Weeds Notice to Destroy Action upon Non-Compliance Cost Assessed to Property Article 2 Sanitary Nuisance Residences When Sewer and Water Required Outhouses, Cesspools A Nuisance Outhouses, Cesspools Exceptions Outhouses, Cesspools Offensive Odors Outhouses, Cesspools Cleaning of Dead Animals Water Pools Putrid Substances Dirt, Filth, etc. in Streets and Property Stables, Barns, Sheds Spitting Article 3 Smoke, Gases Smoke, Dust, Ashes, Gases, Cinders A Nuisance Smoke, Dust, Ashes, Gases, Cinders Article 4 Radio Interference and Noise Control Radio Interference Loud, Disturbing, Unnecessary Noises Article 5 Automobiles, Personal Property Automobiles, Personal Property When a Nuisance Abatement Required by Owners Abatement Required, Penalty for Failure Removal and Impoundment by City When Sold Proceeds Chapter 11 Animals and Fowl Article 1 General Regulations Cruelty Dangerous Animals Noises Strays Killing Dangerous Animals Diseased Animals Housing Dog License Required Fees Running at Large Kennels Complaint City Magistrate to Hear Matter Owner Not Known or Not Found Impounding Article 2 Penalties Penalties City Of Taylor - Current Ordinance Reference Page 9

10 Chapter 12 Offenses Article 1 Offenses Against Public Peace Disturbing the Peace A Disorderly Conduct Assault Fighting Vagrancy Disturbing Religious Worship Article 2 Offenses Against Public Safety Carrying Concealed Weapons Possession of Weapons, Exceptions When Forfeiture Disposition Throwing Missiles False Alarms False Reports Interference with Officers Discharge of Weapons Article 3 Offenses Against Property Against Public and Private Property Against Public Property Article 4 Offenses Against Morals Prostitution Vulgar Language Indecent Exposure Window Peeping Gambling Animals Chapter 13 Water and Sewer Article 1 Utility Established Water and Sewer Utility Created Scope of Utility Service Charges, Use of Policy on Improvements Extensions Agreements with Bond and Warrant Purchasers Article 2 Water Service Water System Water Superintendent Application for Service Construction of, Maintenance of by Owner Service to Property Not Previously Assessed Service to Property with Delinquent Assessments Who May Tap Meter Required Branch Service, When Meter Location, Seals Meter Deposits Installation of Service Curb Cocks Check Valves Regulations Governing Service Rates and Liability for Charges Article 3 Sewer Service Application Rates Determining Equitable Service Charges Charges Installation of Service Resolution 78-1: Flood Control Resolution 78-2: Flood Zone and Building Permits Resolution 82-7: Authorizing Contract with SW Water for Add l Water Supply Resolution 89-1: Rural Leaders Economic Development Program Model B Floodplain Ordinance enacted City Of Taylor - Current Ordinance Reference Page 10