CHAPTER 13. TRAFFIC AND STREETS

 


Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance. 1

13-101.  Standard traffic ordinance incorporated. 1

13-102.  Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses. 1

13-103.  Penalty for scheduled fines. 1

13-104.  Amendment; ATVs, dirt bikes, pocket bikes (minis) and go-carts. 1

Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations. 2

13-201.  Traffic control devices and markings. 2

13-202.  School zone. 2

13-203.  Parking restrictions. 2

13-204.  Truck parking prohibited. 3

13-205.  Restricting the parking of certain trucks and trailers. 3

13-206.  Trailer parking. 3

Article 3. Abandoned Motor Vehicles on Public Property  5

13-301.  Definitions. 5

13-302.  Impounding vehicles. 5

13-303.  Same. 6

13-304.  Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle. 6

13-305.  Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle. 7

13-306.  Release of motor vehicle from impoundment. 7

13-307.  Hearing. 8

13-308.  Charges constitute a lien. 8

13-309.  Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale. 9

13-310.  Redemption. 9

13-311.  Sale proceeds. 10

13-312.  Statutory procedures. 10

13-313.  Implementation of article. 10

13-314.  Reimbursement for discharged liens. 10

Article 4. Hazardous Materials. 11

13-401.  Hazardous material defined. 11

13-402.  Same; exceptions. 11

13-403.  Transportation of hazardous materials. 11

13-404.  Hazardous materials routes. 11

13-405.  Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials. 11

13-406.  Removal of illegally parked trailers. 12

Article 5. Work-Site Utility Vehicles, Micro Utility Trucks, All Terrain Vehicles and Golf Carts  13

13-501.  Operation of work-site utility vehicles. 13

13-502.  Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty. 13

13-503.  Same; definition. 13

13-504.  Same; penalty. 13

13-505.  Same; insurance required; penalty. 13

13-506.  Operation of micro utility trucks. 14

13-507.  Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty. 14

13-508.  Same; definition. 14

13-509.  Same; penalty. 14

13-510.  Same; insurance required; penalty. 14

13-511.  Operation of all-terrain vehicles. 15

13-512.  Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty. 15

13-513.  Same; definition. 15

13-514.  Same; roadways laned for traffic. 15

13-515.  Same; clinging to other vehicles prohibited. 16

13-516.  Same; operation of all-terrain vehicles; equipment required for operators and riders. 16

13-517.  Same; penalties. 16

13-518.  Same; insurance required; penalty. 16

13-519.  Operation of golf carts. 17

13-520.  Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty. 17

13-521.  Same; definition. 17

13-522.  Same; penalty. 17

13-523.  Same; insurance required; penalty. 17

Article 6. Truck Routes. 18

13-601.  Definitions. 18

13-602.  Trucks; driving, parking or standing prohibited where; exceptions. 18

13-603.  Truck routes. 19

13-604.  Presumption of operation. 19

13-605.  Violation; penalty. 19

Article 7. Sidewalks. 20

13-701.  Permit required. 20

13-702.  Sidewalk grade. 20

13-703.  Same; specifications. 20

13-704.  Same; petition. 20

13-705.  Same; condemnation, reconstruction. 20

13-706.  Notice; publication. 20

13-707.  Right of abutting owner. 21

13-708.  Repairs by owner or city. 21

13-709.  Performance, statutory bond. 21

13-710.  Obstructing sidewalks. 21

13-711.  Same; exception. 21

Article 8. Streets. 22

13-801.  Excavation permit. 22

13-802.  Same; bond. 22

13-803.  Same; filed. 22

13-804.  Same; barricades. 22

13-805.  Same; unlawful acts. 22

13-806.  Cutting curbs; pavement. 23

13-807.  Altering drainage. 23

13-808.  Unfinished pavement. 23

13-809.  Using streets. 23

13-810.  Dangerous objects in. 23

13-811.  Petroleum products in streets. 23

13-812.  Discharging water on streets. 24

13-813.  Burning in streets. 24

13-814.  Throwing in streets. 24

13-815.  Hauling loose material. 24

Article 9. Trees and Shrubs. 25

13-901.  Public tree care. 25

13-902.  Diseased trees; determination. 25

13-903.  Same; notice served. 25

13-904.  Same; failure of owner; duty of city. 25

13-905.  Same; prevent spread of disease. 25

13-906.  Dangerous, dead or diseased trees on private property. 26

13-907.  Trees on public property; cost borne by city. 26

13-908.  Costs on tax rolls. 26

13-909.  Injuring trees and shrubs. 26

13-910.  Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to. 26

Article 10. Snow and Ice. 27

13-1001. Snow and ice to be removed. 27

13-1002. Same; exception; alternate remedy. 27

13-1003. Same; penalty. 27

13-1004. Removal may be made by city. 27

13-1005. Costs on tax rolls. 27

Article 11. Community Forestry Program.. 28

13-1101. Definitions. 28

13-1102. Creation and establishment of a city tree board. 28

13-1103. Term of office. 28

13-1104. Compensation. 28

13-1105. Duties and responsibilities. 28

13-1106. Operation. 28

13-1107. Street tree species to be planted. 29

13-1108. Spacing and distances. 29

13-1109. Distances and clearance for planting. 29

13-1110. Public tree care. 29

13-1111. Permit required. 29

13-1112. Tree topping. 30

13-1113. Clearances over streets and walkways. 30

13-1114. Dead or diseased tree removal. 30

13-1115. Removal of stumps. 30

13-1116. Interference with the tree board. 30

13-1117. Access. 30

13-1118. Arborist license and bond. 30

13-1119. Review by city council. 31