Jerome Town Code

JEROME TOWN CODE

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CHAPTER 1       GENERAL

1-1       How Code Designated and Cited

1-2       Construction of Ordinances

1-3       Definitions

1-4       Reference to Chapters, Articles, or Sections; Conflicting Provisions

1-5       Section Headings

1-6       Effect of Repeal

1-7       Severability of Parts of Code

1-8       Penalty

1-9       Repeal of Existing Ordinances

1-10     Effective Date of Code

1-11     Elections, Sample Ballots, and Informational/Publicity Pamphlets

1-12     Initiative and Referendum; Number of Signatures; Method of Calculation

1-13     Scrivener and Formatting Errors

1-14     Town Seal, Town Insignia and Town Logo

CHAPTER 2       MAYOR AND COUNCIL

2-1       Council

2-2       Mayor

2-3       Council Election

2-4       Council Procedure

2-5       Ordinances, Resolutions and Contracts

CHAPTER 3       ADMINISTRATION

3-1       Officers in General

3-2       Officers

3-3       Purchasing System

CHAPTER 4       POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS

4-1       Police Department

4-2       Fire Department

4-3       Adoption of the Uniform Fire Prevention Code

CHAPTER 5       MAGISTRATE

5-1       Magistrate Court Established; Jurisdiction

5-2       Presiding Officer

5-3       Proceedings of Court

5-4       Court Fees

CHAPTER 6       ANIMALS

6-1       Rules and Regulations

6-2       Impounding Generally

6-3       Dogs

6-4       Confinement of Animals in Motor Vehicles

6-5       Commercial Use of Animals and Animal-Drawn Conveyances and Tours

CHAPTER 7       BUILDING AND SAFETY CODES

7-1       Building Code

7-2       Plumbing Code

7-3       Electrical Code

7-4       Mechanical Code

7-5       RESERVED

7-6       Fuel Gas Code

7-7       Property Maintenance Code

7-8       Grading Ordinance

7-9       International Fire Code

7-10     Fee Schedule

7-11     Building Official

7-12     Fire District

7-13     Abatement of Public Nuisances

7-14     Americans and Arizonans with Disabilities Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities  

7-15     Encroachment Permits for Public Rights-Of-Way

CHAPTER 8       BUSINESS

8-1       Peddlers

8-2       Transaction Privilege Tax

8-3       Business License Tax

8-4       Sexually Oriented Business Code

8-5       Tour Business Code

8-6       Mobile Food Vendors

8-7       Short Term Rental Regulation

CHAPTER 9       HEALTH AND SANITATION

9-1       Garbage and Trash Collection

9-2       Preparation of Refuse for Collection

9-3       Other Methods of Garbage and Trash Removal

9-4       Removal of Litter

CHAPTER 10      OFFENSES AND REGULATIONS

10-1     Offenses

10-2     Fireworks

10-3     Special Events

CHAPTER 11      SEWER

11-1     Definitions

11-2     Application for Sewer Service

11-3     Department and Consumer Responsibilities

11-4     Use of Public Sewers and Sewer Pretreatment Plan

11-5     Rates

CHAPTER 12      JEROME TRAFFIC CODE

12-1     Traffic Control

12-2     Residential Parking

12-3     Pay to Park

CHAPTER 13      WATER

13-1     Water System Administration

13-2     Application for Service and Discontinuance of Service

13-3     Deposit

13-4     Discontinuance of Service

13-5     Rates and Bills

13-6     Consumer Responsibilities

13-7     Liability

13-8     Regulations Part of Contract

13-9     Drought and Water Shortage Preparedness Plan

CHAPTER 14      STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

14-1     Repair and Maintenance of Existing Sidewalks

14-2     Construction of New Sidewalks

14-3     Damaging Sidewalks

14-4     Work in Town Rights-of-Ways

CHAPTER 15     FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION

15-1     Delegation of Responsibility

15-2     Flood Insurance Study

15-3     Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance

15-4     Providing for Penalties

CHAPTER 16     VINEYARDS

16-1     Definitions

16-2     Parcels; Irrigated Areas Not to Exceed One-Half Acre

16-3     Water Meters; Application for Water Service; Hookup Fees

16-4      Water Restrictions; Irrigation

16-5     Conditional Use Permit Required

16-6     Organic Methods Encouraged; Right of Town to place restrictions

16-7      Vineyards Located Outside of Town Limits

CHAPTER 17     CIVIL UNIONS

17-1     Purpose

17-2     Definitions

17-3     Requirements for a Valid Civil Union; Filing Fee

17-4     Responsibilities and Benefits of Parties to a Civil Union

17-5     Modification of Terms; Termination of Designation

17-6     Formalization; Right of Nonparticipation

17-7     Public Records

CHAPTER 18     ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE TOWN CODE
                           AND ZONING ORDINANCE

18-1     General Provisions

18-2     Criminal Citation

18-3     Civil Citation

18-4     Notice and Citation Procedure

18-5     Inspection Warrant

CHAPTER 19     RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA

19-1     Purpose

19-2     Definitions

19-3     Marijuana Prohibited on Public Property

19-4     Marijuana Establishments Prohibited

19-5     Marijuana Testing Facilities Prohibited

19-6     Violations; Penalties