CITY OF WOBURN 1989 MUNICIPAL CODE
With Amendments Through October 1, 2004
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| T A B L E O F T O P I C S | |||
| TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS | TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL | TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE | TITLE 4 (Reserved) |
| TITLE 5 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS | TITLE 6 ANIMALS | TITLE 7 WETLANDS PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION | TITLE 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY |
| TITLE 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE | TITLE 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC | TITLE 11 BROWNFIELDS TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS | TITLE 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES |
| TITLE 13 PUBLIC SERVICES | TITLE 14 RECYCLING AND MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE | TITLE 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION | TITLE 16 SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURE |
| TITLE 17 RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYER ORDINANCE | TITLE 18 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | TITLE 19 HISTORICAL DISTRICTS COMMISSION | |
Articles
and Sections:
1-1--1-10
(Reserved)
1-11
Bylaws to be termed ordinances -- Style of enactment.
1-12
Effect of repeal.
1-13
Employers and other persons liable to penalty.
1-14
Acts prohibited without license may be licensed.
1-15
City seal.
1-16
Financial year designated.
1-17
Penalty.
1-18
Alternative Non-Criminal Proceedings for Violation of these Ordinances
1-19
City Flag
Articles
and Sections:
I. CITY
OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS GENERALLY
2-1
Acceptance of office subject to statute and ordinance-- Statement required.
2-2 Bonds
required of officers
2-3
Removal of officers.
2-4
Boards and meetings--Organization.
2-5
Keeping of records.
2-6
Hours of business.
2-7
Accident reports.
II.
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS
2-8
Appointments and terms.
2-8A
Appointment of Constables.
2-9
Appointments to fill vacancies.
2-10
Execution of conveyances, leases and other instruments.
2-11
Authority to release City from deeds.
2-12
Authority to close buildings--Display of flags.
2-12A
Mayor, Clerical Assistance
2-12B
Administrative Assistant to Mayor
2-13
State of the City address.
2-14
Duties.
2-15
Attendance at general meetings.
2-16
Records of elections and appointments.
2-17
Notices to auditor and treasurer.
2-18
Issuance of licenses.
2-19
Custody of City records and documents.
2-20
Recording of ordinances.
2-21
Department personnel.
2-22
Display of flags at elections.
2-23
Clerk to swear in city engineer.
2-24
Contacting of newly elected Councillors.
V. CITY
TREASURER/COLLECTOR - DUTIES AS TREASURER
2-25
Duties as Treasurer; Signing of Notes & Bonds
2-26
Keeping of accounts--Payment of funds only upon order.
2-27
Monthly statement--Annual report.
2-28
Authority to cancel and reissue bonds--Countersignatures.
2-29
Receipt and exchange of bonds -- Countersignatures.
2-30
Clerical Assistance - Treasurer functions
2-31
Discharge of mortgages.
2-32
Authority to vest City's title in persons redeeming estate purchased for
nonpayment
of taxes.
2-33
Majority vote of Council required for assignment of tax-title property.
VI.
TREASURER/COLLECTOR - DUTIES AS COLLECTOR
2-34
Duties as Collector.
2-35
Bond Required.
2-36
Collection of Accounts
2-37
Annual report.
2-38
Deputy Collectors.
2-39
Clerical assistance - Collector's functions
2-40
(Reserved).
2-41
Notice of zoning changes.
2-41
Human Resources Director; Planning and Direction of Personnel Program.
2-42
(Reserved).
2-43
Duties--Generally.
2-44
Vaccinations.
2-45
Examination of police candidates, officers and prisoners.
2-46
Annual report.
2-47
Duties.
2-48
Contacting of newly elected Councilors.
2-49
City Solicitor--Qualifications.
2-50
Drafting of bonds, deeds and other official documents.
2-51
Signing of contracts.
2-52
Prosecution of actions and suits.
2-53
Furnishing of legal opinions.
2-54
Annual report.
2-55 Compensation
in excess of established salary-- Vote of Council.
2-56
Clerical and Professional Assistance.
2-57
City Council approval required for settlements in excess of one thousand
dollars.
2-58
(Reserved).
2-59
Composition of department.
2-60
Appointment of chief and other officers.
2-61
Oath required.
2-62
Physical and mental examinations required.
2-63
Rules and Regulations of the Department.
2-64
Chief of police—Duties.
2-65
Chief of police--Appearance in court for prosecution of violations.
2-66
Chief of police--Record of arrests and disposition of complaints.
2-67
Chief of police--Report to treasurer of fines and fees--Removal of
nuisances.
2-68
(Reserved)
2-69
(Reserved)
2-70
Duties of members.
2-71
Enforcement of laws and ordinances
2-72
(Reserved)
2-73
Uniforms and equipment.
2-74
(Reserved)
2-75
(Reserved)
2-76
(Reserved)
2-77
(Reserved)
2-78
Use of weapons.
2-79
Personnel--Assignment among different companies-- Reserve force.
2-80
Fire stations--Number and location.
2-81
Appointment and assignment of officers--Duties.
2-82
Substitute firemen.
2-83
Mechanician--Duties.
2-84
Fire chief—Supervisory Duties
2-85
Fire chief--Command of department.
2-86
Fire chief--General powers and duties.
2-87
Provisions for members in case of injury or disability.
2-88
Absences and vacations--Call men.
2-89
Conduct of members.
2-90
Fire apparatus not to be removed from City.
2-91
Driving over hoses.
2-92
Right-of-way.
2-93
Retirement of disabled or aged members.
2-94
City physician to examine members.
2-95
Certificates of retirement.
2-96
Aid to other cities.
2-97
Issuance and revocation of permits.
2-98
Cleaning of snow from around fire hydrants.
2-99
Fees for inspections and permits.
2-100
Election of auditor.
2-101
Powers, duties and responsibilities.
2-102
Books and records to be kept.
2-103
Filing of records and reports with auditor.
2-104
Bill collection schedules to be filed with auditor.
2-105
Statement of departmental receipts to be filed with auditor.
2-106
Countersigning of bonds, notes and certificates-- Records to be kept.
2-107
Custodian of bonds, contracts and other legal instruments--Register of
sureties
of bonds.
2-108
Annual report to Mayor and City Council.
2-109
Annual audit by state.
2-110
Examination of bills and demands.
2-111
Committee on finance-audit to examine accounts and claims.
2-112
Presentation of accounts to Mayor.
2-113
Approval of certain bills for prompt payment.
2-114
Approval of certain large bills.
2-115
Appropriations.
2-116
Accounts with collector and treasurer.
2-117
Signing of orders and bonds drawn by Mayor.
2-118
Examination of accounts of other officers.
2-119
Auditor to be present at opening of bids.
2-120
Clerical assistance.
XIV. VETERANS' BENEFITS DEPARTMENT
2-121
Appointment of Director Agent.
2-122
Clerks.
2-123
Composition of department.
2-124
Appointment of superintendent and other employees.
2-125
Burial of still-borns.
XVI. DATA PROCESSING DEPARTMENT
2-126
Manager of Information Systems.
2-127
Establishment.
2-128
Director of the Planning Board.
2-129
Secretary of the Planning Board.
2-129A
Grant Writer.
2-130
Mayor to appoint board.
2-131
Organization.
2-132
Assistant assessors.
2-133
Duties--Generally.
2-134
Chief Appraiser/Department Manager.
2-135
Senior Appraiser/Assistant Assessor.
2-136
Appraiser/Assistant Assessor.
2-137
Department Systems Manager.
2-138
Office Supervisor/Assessment Analyst.
2-139
Principal Clerk/Personal Property and Excise Tax Analyst; Senior
Clerk/Word
Processing Clerk
2-140
Bimonthly report of assessors to City Council.
XIX. DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTION SERVICES
2-141
Personnel.
2-142
Acceptance of state law.
2-143
Compensation.
2-144
Establishment.
2-145
Organization.
2-146
Powers, duties and responsibilities.
2-147
Assistants.
2-148
Conservation Administrator.
2-149
Establishment.
2-150
Organization.
2-151
Powers, duties and responsibilities.
2-152
Records of meetings--Annual report.
2-153
Appointment of commission.
2-154
Organization.
2-155
Powers of commission.
2-156
Appointment of director and personnel.
2-157
Commission to submit budget.
2-158
Commission to make full reports.
2-159
Clerical personnel.
2-160
Establishment--Purpose.
2-161
Organization.
2-161A
Director of Council on Aging.
2-162
Powers and duties.
2-163
Cost of advertising.
2-164
Deposit required from applicant.
2-165
Costs of advertising to be paid before issuance of license or permit.
2-166
Civil defense preparedness agency.
2-167
Co-directors--Appointment--Responsibility.
2-168
Police and fire chiefs may be appointed as co-directors-- Duties of
codirectors.
2-169
Fire and police protection.
2-170
Clerical personnel.
2-171
Maintenance and operation of service.
2-172
Authority of fire department.
2-173
Limits of service.
2-174
Rates of service.
2-175
Responsibility of fire department--Procedures.
2-176
Billing—Responsibilities, procedures and abatements.
2-177
City-owned Vehicles.
2-178
Employee Use of Personal Vehicles in the Conduct of Official City
Business.
XXVIII. COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
2-179
Salaries of Mayor, members of City Council, officers and employees.
2-180
Base salaries.
2-181
Police and fire chiefs--Compensation.
2-182
Acting police and acting chief fire engineer-- Compensation.
2-183
Acting building Commissioner--Compensation.
2-184
Clerical salary schedules.
2-185
Part-time employees--Salary increases.
2-186
Public works--Overtime pay.
2-187
Salaries for temporary help or employment.
2-188
Full-time salaried employees--Overtime.
2-189
Miscellaneous salary restrictions.
2-190
Sick leave, attendance records, vacation and other incentives.
2-191
Unused accumulated sick days--Payment.
2-192
Longevity benefits.
2-193
Regular full-time employee work hours--Exceptions.
2-194
Public works department personnel.
2-195
Clerical help for various departments.
2-196
Bond counsel--Special employee status.
2-197
Personnel.
2-198
Appointment, Supervision.
2-199
Duties.
2-200
Compensation.
2-201
Department Personnel -- Appointments
2-202
Membership
2-203
Annual Organization and naming of officers, agents and assistants.
2-204
Appointment of clerks.
2-205
Health Agent and Inspectors.
XXXIII. WOBURN COMMISSION FOR HANDICAPPED AND DISABLED
2-206
Establishment.
2-207
Purpose.
2-208
Membership; Vacancies; Officers.
2-209
Definition of a Person with a Handicap or Disability.
2-210
Powers and Duties.
XXXIV. SIGN REVIEW BOARD 9SRB) FOR DOWNTOWN AND BUSINESS NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICTS (numbered as passed)
2-206
Purpose for Sign Review Board.
2-207
Membership.
2-208
Annual Organization, Naming of Officers and Adoption of Rules and
Regulations.
2-211
City Engineer – Qualifications.
2-212
Duties and Responsibilities.
2-213
Personnel and Professional Assistance.
XXXVI.
BIOMEDICAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
2-214
Purpose.
2-215 Definitions.
2-216
Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).
2-217
Biomedical Oversight Committee.
2-218
Duties.
2-219
Permit Requirements.
2-220
Reports.
2-221
Restrictions.
2-222
Violation – Notification.
2-223
Enforcement.
XXXVII.
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
2-217
School Committee Members.
2-218
Human Rights Commission Members.
2-218A
Cemetery Commission Members.
XXXVIII.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
2-219
Establishment of the Human Rights Commission; mission, membership,
terms
2-220
Purpose
2-221
Function and Role of the Commission
2-222
Powers and duties
2-223
Construction of aforementioned article and Severability
Articles
and Sections :
I. FISCAL PROCEDURES GENERALLY
3-1
Authority of Mayor to draw orders--Execution of notes and bonds.
3-2
Annual audit.
3-3
Council to receive copy of annual budget.
3-4
Fees, charges and commissions to be paid into the treasury.
3-5
Annual report of officers, boards and committees.
3-6
Disposal of old and unnecessary material.
3-7
Bills and demands against City.
3-8
Weekly and monthly payroll.
3-9
Auditor to authorize purchases.
3-10
Travel and expense accounts in election year.
3-11
Hiring of carriages and automobiles.
3-12
Duties--Purchasing procedures.
3-13
Requisitions for supplies--Emergency situations.
3-14
Account books--annual report.
3-15
Rejection of bids.
3-16
Contracts and bidding--Definitions--Conditions.
3-17
Full disclosure in connection with lease or sale of property.
3-18
Advertising of legal notices.
3-18A
Conflict.
III. FEES FOR LICENSES, PERMITS AND RECORDS
3-19
Schedule of fees for licenses and permits.
3-20
Licenses and permits--Conditions.
3-21
Charges for certified copies kept by City Clerk.
3-22
Disposition of moneys paid for special permits.
IV. DISPOSITION OF LAND ACQUIRED PURSUANT TO TAX LIENS
3-23
Custody, management and sale of land--Powers and authority.
3-24
Suspension, Revocation or Denial of Local Licenses and Permits.
3-25
Senior Citizen Project Work-Off Program.
3-26
Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund.
Articles
and Sections :
I. AUTOMATIC
AMUSEMENT DEVICES
5-1
Definitions.
5-2
License required.
5-3
Gambling devices not permitted.
5-4
Application for license.
5-5 Age
and citizenship requirements.
5-6
Consideration of application.
5-7
License fee.
5-8
License to be displayed.
5-9
License revocation.
5-10
Seizure and destruction of illegal devices.
5-11
Prohibitions.
5-12
License commission rules and regulations.
5-13
Penalty.
5-14
Clean-up deposit required.
III. JUNK AND SECONDHAND DEALERS
5-15
License required.
5-16
Business permitted only at licensed premises.
5-17
Record of purchases to be kept.
5-18
Record of sales to be kept.
5-19
Vehicles to bear name of owner and number of license.
5-20
Storage prohibited.
5-21
Dealing with minors prohibited--Exception.
5-22
Preceding sections to be printed on licenses.
5-23
Records to be kept--Inspection.
5-24
Information required of purchasers.
5-25
Purchases to be numbered.
5-26
Report to police.
5-27
Police examination of records.
5-28
Regulations to be posted at premises.
5-29
Thirty-day period before sale permitted.
V.
TRANSIENT VENDORS, HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS
5-30
License required--Exceptions.
5-31
Officials authorized to issue licenses.
5-32 Information
to be recorded with City Clerk.
5-33
Disturbing the peace prohibited.
5-34
Number to be displayed on badge.
5-35
Vehicles to bear number and expiration date of license.
5-36
Certificate from sealer of weights and measures required prior to licensing.
5-37
License to be signed--Exhibit of license on demand.
5-38
Licenses issued by the state.
5-39
Revocation of licenses.
5-40
Penalties for violation.
5-41
Transient vendors.
5-42
Licenses--Definitions and classes.
5-43
Prices of used and/or secondhand vehicles to be displayed.
5-44
Public hearing required; Transfer of License.
5-44(a)
Maximum number of licenses.
5-45
License required.
5-46
Temporary license for demolition of buildings.
5-47
Revocation of licenses.
5-48
Business prohibited within five hundred yards of highways.
5-49
Violation--Penalty.
5-50
Definition.
5-51
License required.
5-52
Fees due and payable with application--Expiration of license.
5-53
Council may establish certain conditions.
5-54
Violation--Penalty.
5-55
Attendant to be on duty.
5-56
Underground storage tanks at gasoline service stations.
5-57
Definitions.
5-58
Licenses.
5-59
Certification of inspector of buildings and wire.
5-60
Certification by fire chief.
5-61
Certification by Board of Health.
5-62
Register to be kept.
5-63
Access to be given to City officials.
5-64
Revocation.
5-65
Violation--Penalty.
XI.
POOL AND BILLIARD ROOMS AND BOWLING ALLEYS
5-66
Licenses required--Conditions.
5-67
Bowling alleys--Hours of operation.
XII.
TAXICABS AND CARGO VEHICLES FOR HIRE
5-68
Definitions--Applicability.
5-69
License required--Conveyance of persons.
5-70
License required--Conveyance of goods.
5-71
City Council to grant licenses.
5-72
License--Duration--Nontransferable.
5-73
Licensed vehicles to be marked.
5-74
Minors--Special licenses required.
5-75
Standing in front of premises--Consent required.
5-76
Conditions for standing.
5-77
Stands assigned.
5-78
Drivers to remain near vehicles.
5-79
Council may establish and revise rates of fare.
5-80
Exceeding maximum rate prohibited.
5-81 Licensee
to be owner--Number plates and badges.
5-82
Licensees subject to orders, rules and regulations.
5-83
Licenses for necessary work on Sundays.
XV.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
5-84
Pawnbrokers--Licenses required.
5-85
Leasing of motor vehicles and trailers.
5-86
Definitions and Procedures .
XVI.
REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS
5-87
Definitions.
5-88
Procedures.
Articles
and Sections:
6-1
Reference to Massachusetts General Laws.
6-2
Definitions.
6-3
Registration and Licenses.
6-4
Kennel License.
6-5
License Fees.
6-6 Dog
Officer (Animal Control Officer).
6-7
Leash Law.
6-8
Confinement Etc. of Dogs.
6-9
Disposition of Dogs.
6-10
Emergency Treatment.
6-11
Damage Caused by Dogs.
6-12
Liability for Damages.
6-13
Rewards.
6-14
Ordering Dogs to be Muzzled or Restrained.
6-15
Violations.
6-16
Informal Disposition.
6-17
Non-criminal Disposition of Violation.
6-18
Penalty.
6-19
Dog Fund.
6-20
Anti-Rabic Vaccine and Treatment.
6-21
Dog Listings.
6-22
Dangerous and Vicious Dogs.
6-23
Animal Waste.
6-24
Sterilization.
6-25
Dogs Prohibited on School Premises.
6-26
Barking Dogs.
6-27
Massachusetts General Laws Incorporated into this Article.
6-28
Severability.
6-29
Proof of Death.
II.
MISCELLANEOUS ANIMAL REGULATIONS
6-30
Cattle or other animals at large.
6-31
Horses and other animals tied to trees, etc.
6-32
Feeding or baiting of migratory waterfowl.
I.
WETLANDS PROTECTION
7-1
Purpose.
7-2
Jurisdiction.
7-3
Exceptions.
7-4
Applications for Permits.
7-5
Notice and Hearings.
7-6
Coordination with Other Boards.
7-7
Permit and Conditions.
7-7
Regulations.
7-8
Definitions.
7-9
Security.
7-10
Enforcement.
7-11
Burden of Proof.
7-12
Relation to the Wetlands Protection Act.
7-13
Severability.
Articles
and Sections :
8-1
Authority generally.
8-2
Contracts.
8-3
Monthly report.
8-4
Inspector of animals and slaughtering.
8-5
Inspector of milk.
8-6
Inspector of provisions.
III.
FIRE PREVENTION CODE ADOPTED
8-7
Fire Prevention Code adopted.
IV.
INFLAMMABLES AND EXPLOSIVES
8-8
Flammable Categories; Fees; Licenses
8-9
Annual Renewal; Fee; Revocations; Transfers.
8-10
Flammables in Excess of Amounts Provided Under Subsection 8-8; Fees.
8-11
(Reserved).
8-12
Flammables--Applications--Exceptions.
8-13
(Reserved).
8-14
Secondhand storage tanks.
8-15
License required (deleted).
8-16
Covering required--Penalty for violation.
8-17 Barriers
required--Penalty for violation.
8-18
Regulations generally.
8-19
(Reserved).
8-20
Establishment.
8-21
Use.
8-22
Authority to assign incinerator site.
8-23
Application for flood insurance.
8-24
False alarm designated.
8-25
Administrator for alarm devices.
8-26
Alarm appeal board.
8-27
Confidentiality.
8-28
Automatic dial alarm--Police department interconnection.
8-29
False alarm report to administrator.
8-30
False alarm charges--Schedule.
8-31
False alarm charges--Notification and appeal.
8-32
Alarm user registration required.
8-33
Registration procedure.
8-34
Charges and fees to be paid into general fund.
8-35
Penalty for violations.
8-36
Nonliability of city.
8-37
Exceptions for alarms on city premises.
8-38
School Bus Driver Requirements.
Articles
and Sections :
I.
OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE
9-1
Disorderly conduct in street.
9-2
Noise Control.
9-3
Ball Playing in Streets.
9-4
Penalty for Violation
9-5
[reserved].
9-6
[reserved].
9-7
[reserved].
II.
OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
9-8
Nude swimming or bathing in certain waters.
9-9
Urination and exposure of person in street.
9-10
Games of chance.
9-11
Drinking liquor on public property.
9-12
Window peeping.
9-13
Penalty for violation.
III.
OFFENSES PERTAINING TO PROPERTY
9-14
Throwing snowballs, stones, etc., on streets.
9-15
Making of indecent figures or writing obscene words, etc.
9-16
Trespass--Delivery personnel to use walkway.
9-17
Posting of handbills and signs.
9-18
Litter.
9-19
Water.
9-20
Penalty for violation.
9-21
Loitering--Authority to invoke curfew.
9-22
Penalty for violation
9-23
Prohibited at public meetings.
9-24
Free Standing Cigarette Vending Machines.
Articles
and Sections:
I.
UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLES
10-1
Placement upon property--Penalty for violation.
10-2
Removal.
10-3
Escape of vehicle contents unlawful.
10-4
Prohibited--Penalty.
10-5
Prohibited Truck Deliveries to Woburn Nursing Center on Frances Street
before
8:00 A.M.
Articles
and Sections:
Articles
and Sections:
I. STREET NAMES AND BUILDING NUMBERS
12-1
Naming of streets.
12-2
Recordation of street names.
12-3
Designation of street names and building numbering.
12-4
Notice by city employees.
III.
STREET CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS
12-5
Methods for laying out, altering, widening or discontinuing streets.
12-6
Conditions as to width and grade-Approval.
12-7
Sidewalk, grass plot and edgestone requirements.
12-8
Taking of land-Compensation for damages.
12-9
Recordation of order.
12-10
Filing of plans and profiles.
12-11
Erection of permanent bound stones or monuments.
12-12
Removal of bounds prohibited.
12-13
Preparation of proposed streets—Conditions required.
12-14
Installation of hydrants in new subdivisions.
12-14A
Improvements to sidewalks, streets and ways; tree plantings.
12-15
Digging up or obstructing ways-Permit required.
12-16
Protection of streets required when dirt, gravel or other material
is disturbed.
12-17
Employment of police officer in certain cases.
12-18
Approval required for opening of public way.
12-19
Permits for placing of poles.
12-20
Maintenance of lanterns, railing and fences.
12-21
Street excavation-Placement of metal plate.
12-22
Removal of protective devices prohibited.
12-23
Tampering with lights prohibited.
12-24
Notice to utilities required.
12-25
Contractors to post bond for utility company work.
12-26
Excavations adjoining public way to have protective devices
maintained.
12-27
Permit required for coal holes or apertures in or under sidewalks.
12-28
Permit issuance to occupy street.
V.
OBSTRUCTIONS ON STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
12-29
Sidewalk obstruction regulated.
12-30
Projection of gates and doors prohibited.
12-31
Projection of awnings and signboards.
12-32
Posts and bulletin boards--Permit required.
12-33
License required for erection of steps, bay windows, porticos, etc.
12-34
Placing of obstructions in public way prohibited.
12-35
Temporary obstructions-Allowed when.
12-36
Sawing or piling wood on public way prohibited.
VI.
SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
12-37
Snow removal from certain sidewalks-Required.
12-38
Ice to be removed or covered on certain sidewalks.
12-39
Placing of ice or snow on public way.
VII.
CONSERVATION AREA USE REGULATIONS
12-40
Rules and regulations designated.
VIII.
PARK AND RECREATION AREA USE REGULATIONS
12-41
Areas under control of recreation commission.
12-42
Regulation of Horn Pond.
12-43
Ballplaying or golfing prohibited.
X. COVE
STREET AND WOBURN PARKWAY
12-44
Rules and regulations designated.
12-45
Penalty for violation.
12-46
Rules and regulations designated.
12-47
Penalty for violation.
12-48
Disposition of City Land.
12-49
Municipal Parking Lots in the Business Downtown District.
Articles
and Sections:
13-1
Billing for water service.
13-2
Charges to constitute lien on real estate.
13-3
Regulations.
13-4
Rates for various types of service.
13-5
Hydrants--Semiannual inspection and flushing.
13-6
Pools to be filled by May 15th.
13-7 Installation
of water mains, services, branch lines, etc.
13-8
Main drain or common sewer defined.
13-9
Construction to be by superintendent.
13-10
Specifications and plans.
13-11
Interference or obstruction prohibited.
13-12
Construction--Application.
13-13
Construction--Cost to be borne by owner.
13-14
Deposit--Deficiency or return of surplus.
13-15
Materials and labor to be charged at actual cost.
13-16
Permit required for alterations.
13-17
Owners required to connect to common sewer.
13-18
Sewers to be kept clean at owner's expense.
13-19
Grease traps.
13-20
Connection of private sewer.
13-21
Elevation of cellars or basements.
13-22
Work on water, gas or other pipes not to interfere with main drain or
common
sewer.
13-23
Exhaust or blow-off pipes not to connect with public sewer.
13-24
Excessive solids not to enter public sewer.
13-25
Rates for use of common sewer.
13-26
When Bills for Sewer Charges are to be Sent Out, Etc..
13-27
Sewer Charges – Payable When.
13-28
Charges to constitute lien upon real estate.
13-29
New connections to Municipal Sanitary System
I.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
14-1
Recyclable Materials.
14-2
Definitions.
14-3
Municipal Program
14-4
Placement of Bins.
14-5
Enforcement.
14-6
Recycled Paper Products Procurement Policy.
14-7
Trash Removal and Recycling – Condominium Associations.
Articles
and Sections:
I. BUILDING
AND OCCUPANCY PERMITS
15-1
Building permit issuance--Report to City Council.
15-2
Publication of weekly list of building permits.
15-3
Occupancy permit--Submittal of copy to fire department.
15-4
Building permit--Removal of gravel or loam fill.
15-5
Building permit fees.
15-6
Electrical permit fees.
15-7
Permit issuance--Notice to railroad.
15-8
Violation--Penalty.
IV.
MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
15-9
Plan of gas line installation.
15-10
Automatic sprinklers and alarm systems—Regulations.
15-11
Alarm systems--Control of signals.
15-12
Air conditioning systems to have water recirculation system.
15-13
Installation and use of exhaust system components.
15-14
Plumbing and gas permit fees.
V.
DEMOLITION DELAY – THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT
BUILDINGS
15-15 Intent and Purpose
15-16 Definitions
15-17 Procedure
15-18 Administration
15-19 Emergency Demolition
15-20 Enforcement and Remedies
15-21 Historic District Act
15-22 Severability
Articles
and Sections: (numbered as passed)
II. DEFINITION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
III. EXAMPLES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
IV. SEXUAL HARASSMENT INVESTIGATION
V. SEXUAL HARASSMENT INVESTIGATION
VII. STATE AND FEDERAL REMEDIES