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Is there a city ordinance for excessive noise after certain hours?
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A. Yes, the city ordinance prohibits excessive noise after 10:00PM. Q. Is it legal to ride in the bed of a pickup truck? A. Effective 10/01/06, it will be unlawful for a minor child under 18 to ride on limited access highways within the open body of
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What is the purpose of a subdivision and land development ordinance?
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First, the regulations help to make sure that development activity does not have detrimental impacts upon the surrounding community. For example, the ordinance requires that rain water from the developed lot does not run off at a rate that exceeds th
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Do any cities currently have a non-access ordinance?
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Yes. The City of Phoenix implemented a non-access ordinance on May 1, 1995. The City of Tolleson and City of Tempe have adopted the draft model ordinance. Several other cities have heard the ordinance in study session and are in the consideration pro
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Under the draft Model Ordinance can cities and towns remove graffiti on private property?
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Yes. If, after proper notification is given to the property owner and no eradication occurs, the city may abate the graffiti and bill the responsible party for the costs.
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Does the detention ordinance still apply to development and redevelopment?
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The Detention Ordinance has not been taken out of the Zoning Ordinance, so a 1978 snapshot of impervious cover will remain the benchmark for projects being in compliance with the Detention Ordinance. Even if the PCCO is not applicable to a project, t
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What is included in Berkeley's Animal Licensing Ordinance?
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Since August 2000, the BMC Chapter 10.04, regulating animal licensing, has encouraged spaying and neutering of dogs and cats to reduce animals from going unclaimed and being euthanized at the Animal Shelter. The BMC includes other specific licensing
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What is the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)?
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The Unified Development Ordinance combines development regulation and procedures, including but not limited to zoning and subdivision codes, sign regulations, administrative and hearings procedures, and commission bylaws, into a single unified code.
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Is there an Ordinance regarding the number of garage sales allowed per year?
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Yes. Per Ordinance number 11.424 (d) of the Code Book, one garage sale or other similar activity is allowed every 6 months.
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What is the process for enacting a local preservation ordinance?
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Kentucky does not have a detailed statutory framework for local historic preservation ordinances. However, Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 100 does contain several sources of authorization for historic districting. Prior to adoption of a loca
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Does the model ordinance include consequences for possessing graffiti implements?
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Yes. Possession of graffiti implements is prohibited, with violation a class 1 misdemeanor.
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