- §1-102 The Governing Authority
- §1-103 Election; Qualifications; Terms
- §1-104 Commissioner Districts
- §1-105 First Board of Commissioners; Georgia Election Code
- §1-106 Oath; Bonds
- §1-107 Other Elective Public Office Prohibited
- §1-108 Vacancies; Forfeiture of Office
- §1-109 Salaries
- §1-110 Meetings
- §1-111 Clerk of the Board
- §1-112 Actions of the Board of Commissioners
- §1-113 Signing, Authentication, and Recording
- §1-114 Veto of the Chairman
- §1-115 Chairman; Powers and Duties
- §1-116 Vice-Chairman and Pro Tem
- §1-117 County Manager; Appointment, Qualifications, Removal and Compensation
- §1-118 Same, Powers and Duties
- §1-119 Same; Authority Relative to Officers and Employees
- §1-120 County Attorney; Appointment Removal, and Qualifications
- §1-121 Same; Compensation and Disclosure
- §1-122 Same; Powers; Duties; Requests for Opinions; Conflicts
- §1-123 Assistant County Attorneys
- §1-124 Same; Private Practice Before the Board
- §1-125 Competitive Bidding
- §1-126 Powers and Duties of the Board of Commissioners
- §1-127 Penalties
- §1-128 Repealer
- §1-129 Severability
- §1-130 Effective Dates
- §1-131 Conflicting Laws Repealed
- §2-101 How Code Is Designated and Cited
- §2-102 Rules of Construction
- §2-103 Definitions
- §2-104 Repeal or Expiration of Code Section
- §2-105 Amending Code
- §2-106 Altering Code
- §2-107 Penalty Where No Penalty Provided
- §2-108 General Penalty; Continuing Violation
- §2-109 Catchlines of Sections
- §2-110 Severability of Code Sections
- §2-111 Effect of Repeal of Ordinance or Resolution
- §2-112 Continuation of Existing Ordinance and Resolutions
- §2-113 Applicability of Code
- §2-114 Attendance at Meetings of Board Appointees
- §2-115 Reserved for Future Use
ARTICLE II - Chatham County Code of Ethics
- §2-201 Short Title
- §2-202 Declaration of Policy
- §2-203 Definitions
- §2-204 Construction, Application and Severability
- §2-205 Compliance with Applicable Law
- §2-206 Impartiality
- §2-207 Conflict of Interest
- §2-208 Financial Disclosures
- §2-209 Zoning Application Disclosures
- §2-210 Incompatible Employment
- §2-211 Interest and Contracts Involving Officers
- §2-212 Use of Prestige of Office; Harassment; Improper Influence
- §2-213 Solicitation or Acceptance of Gifts
- §2-214 Disclosure of Confidential Information
- §2-215 Abstention
- §2-216 Board of Ethics
- §2-217 Severability
- §2-218 Effective Date
ARTICLE III - Criminal Justice Information System Ordinance
- §2-301 Title
- §2-302 Definition of Criminal Justice Information System
- §2-303 Creation of Criminal Justice Information System Coordinating Committee
- §2-304 Members of Criminal Justice Information Board
- §2-305 Responsibilities of Criminal Justice Information Board
- §2-306 Business Group
- §2-307 Technical Group
- §2-308 Meetings
- §2-309 Modifications to Criminal Justice Information System
- §2-310 Budget and Funding
- §2-311 Memorandum of Understanding
- §2-312 Severability
- §2-313 Effective Date
ARTICLE I - Land Uses
ARTICLE II - Zoning of Land
ARTICLE III - Mapped Streets Ordinance
- §3-301 Title
- §3-302 Jurisdiction
- §3-303 Purpose
- §3-304 Maps as Part of Ordinance
- §3-305 Official Mapped Streets Index Map
- §3-306 Official Mapped Streets Map
- §3-307 Property Improvement Restrictions
- §3-308 Property Acquisition Trust Fund
- §3-309 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions
- §3-310 Conflicting Laws Repealed
- §3-311 Severability
ARTICLE IV - Resources Protection Ordinance
- §3-401 Purpose
- §3-402 Definitions
- §3-403 Resource Protection Commission
- §3-404 Recommendations for the Acquisition of Properties
- §3-405 Management of the Chatham County Resource Protection Fund
- §3-406 Liberality of Construction, Enforcement, and Penalty for Violation
ARTICLE V - Historic Preservation Ordinance
- §3-501 Purpose
- §3-502 Definitions
- §3-503 Historic Preservation Commission
- §3-504 Recommendation and Designation of Historic Districts and Historic Properties
- §3-505 Application to Commission for Certificate of Appropriateness
- §3-506 Penalty Provisions
- §3-507 Severability
- §3-508 Repealed
ARTICLE VI
ARTICLE I - Establishment of Departments and Offices Under the County Manager
ARTICLE II - Police Department
- §4-201 Powers and Functions of the Police Department
- §4-202 Chief of Police; Powers and Duties
- §4-203 Report of Injuries, Wounds, Drug Use, etc.
- §4-204 Resisting Officer
ARTICLE III - Emergency Management
- §4-301 Statutory Authorization
- §4-302 Title and Jurisdiction
- §4-303 Georgia Emergency Management Act of 1981
- §4-304 Purpose and Objectives
- §4-305 Definitions
- §4-306 Emergency Management
- §4-307 Office of the Director, Chatham Emergency Management Agency
- §4-308 CEMA and Emergency Operations Plan
- §4-309 Role of Chatham County and Municipal Governments During Non-Emergency Periods
- §4-310 Emergency Management and Response Powers.
- §4-311 **missing**
- §4-312 Overcharging Prohibited
- §4-313 Zoning Regulations Suspended
- §4-314 Emergency Business License
- §4-315 Registration of Building and Repair Services
- §4-316 Closed or Restricted Areas and Curfews during Emergency
ARTICLE IV - Purchasing
- §4-401 Statutory Authorization
- §4-402 Purpose and Scope
- §4-403 Gifts, Rebates, and Kickbacks Prohibited
- §4-404 Types of Purchases Authorized
- §4-405 Source Selection Methods Allowed
- §4-406 Sale of Obsolete or Unusable Personal Property
- §4-407 Regulations and Procedures
- §4-408 Cooperative Purchasing Agreements
- §4-409 Multi-Year Contracts
- §4-410 Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Program
- §4-411 Uniform Commercial Code and Other Laws
- §4-412 Responsibility of Chief Executive
- §4-413 Board Approval of Purchases
- §4-414 Responsibility of County Manager
- §4-415 Designation and Authority of the Purchasing Agent
- §4-416 Powers and Duties
- §4-417 Disability or Absence
- §4-418 Penalties for Violation
- §4-419 Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances or Resolutions
- §4-420 Conflict with Other Laws
- §4-421 Severability
ARTICLE V - Records Retention Ordinance
ARTICLE I - Employees Retirement Plan
- §5-101 Establishment of the Plan
- §5-102 Definitions
- §5-103 Application of the Plan Provisions
- §5-104 Administration of the Plan
- §5-105 Eligibility to Participate
- §5-106 Contributions to the Plan
- §5-107 Crediting of Service
- §5-108 Benefits
- §5-109 Non-Alienation of Benefits
- §5-110 Amendment and Duration of the Plan
- §5-111 Termination of the Plan
ARTICLE II - Civil Service System
ARTICLE III - Claims and Judgments
- §5-301 Definitions
- §5-302 Defense of Employees
- §5-303 Grounds for Refusal of Defenses
- §5-304 Payment of Judgments and Settlement of Claims
- §5-305 Construction
- §5-306 Effective Date
ARTICLE IV - County Officers
ARTICLE V - Personnel Ordinance
- §5-501 Statutory Authorization
- §5-502 Legal Responsibilities and Obligations
- §5-503 Purpose and Scope
- §5-504 The Personnel Organization
- §5-505 Equal Employment Opportunity
- §5-506 Discipline and Due Process
- §5-507 Political Activity
- §5-508 Gifts and Gratuities
- §5-509 Amendment of Conflicting Ordinances or Resolutions
- §5-510 Conflict with Other Laws
- §5-511 Severability
- §5-512 Effective Date
ARTICLE VI - Other Post-Employment Benefit Obligations
ARTICLE I - Tax Assessment
- §7-101 Authorization for Joint Board of Tax Assessors
- §7-102 Provision for Contract
- §7-103 Members
- §7-104 Qualifications
- §7-105 Other Remunerative Public Office
- §7-106 Compensation
- §7-107 Chief Tax Assessor
- §7-108 Same; Duties
- §7-109 Same; Limitations Upon Power
- §7-110 Maps, etc.
- §7-111 Tax Digest, etc.
- §7-112 Employees
- §7-113 Review of Assessments
- §7-114 Chairman
- §7-115 Appeals
- §7-116 Subpoenas
- §7-117 Powers
- §7-118 Costs
- §7-119 Audits
- §7-120 Effectiveness of Act
- §7-121 Board of Equalization; Alternate Members; Officers
ARTICLE II - Tax Commissioner
- §7-201 Consolidation of Offices
- §7-202 Tax Commissioner
- §7-203 Existing Taxes and Tax fi fas
- §7-204 Fees, Commissions, etc.
- §7-205 Term
- §7-206 Elections
- §7-207 Commissions
- §7-208 School Taxes
- §7-209 Clerical Help
- §7-210 Oath and Bond
- §7-211 Office
- §7-212 Interim and Emergency Filling of Vacancies in Office of Tax Receiver, Collector, or Commissioner
- §7-213 Chief Deputy Tax Receiver, Collector, or Commissioner; Appointment; Duties; Assumption of Duties of Tax Commissioner
- §7-214 Fees, Commissions, Costs
- §7-215 Weekly Report by Tax Collector in County of 30,000 or More Population
- §7-216 Tax Collectors as Sheriffs
- §7-217 Same; Reports by Collector
- §7-218 Same; Levies and Sales
- §7-219 Same; Deputies
ARTICLE III - Chatham County Treasury; Depository
- §7-301 Office of County Treasurer Abolished
- §7-302 All Duties Transferred to Finance Director
- §7-303 Bank as Depository
- §7-304 Disbursing Officer
ARTICLE IV - Hotel/Motel Tax
- Relocated to Chapter 16, Article IV December 17, 2021
ARTICLE V - Financial Institutions Tax
- Relocated to Chapter 16, Article IX December 17, 2021
ARTICLE VI - Special and Additional Taxes
- §7-601 Special Tax (1883)
- §7-602 Same; When and by Whom Assessed
- §7-603 Additional Tax (1950)
- §7-604 Additional Tax (1967)
ARTICLE VII - Payment of Taxes
- §7-701 Tax Payments Due
- §7-702 Applicability
- §7-703 Property Transfer
- §7-704 Penalties and Interest
- §7-705 Executions
- §7-706 Effective Date
ARTICLE VIII - Tax Exemptions
- §7-801 Industries; Exemption for Capital Improvements
- §7-802 Homestead Exemption; Educational Purposes
- §7-803 Same; County Purposes
- §7-804 Ad Valorem Exemptions; Purpose
- §7-805 Exemption From Ad Valorem Taxes
- §7-806 Exemption Limit
- §7-807 Total and Permanent Disability Defined
- §7-808 Income Limitations
- §7-809 Definitions
- §7-810 Application Procedure
- §7-811 Effective Date
- §7-812 Authorization
ARTICLE IX - Finance
- §7-901 Fiscal Year
- §7-902 Same; Taxes
- §7-903 Same; Order Adopting Period
- §7-904 Same; Change to Calendar Year
- §7-905 Same; Tax Covering Calendar Year
- §7-906 Same; Unlimited Number of Changes
- §7-907 Revenue Anticipation Certificates
- §7-908 Same; Contracts
- §7-909 Same; No Debt Created
ARTICLE X - Enterprise Zone Program
- §8-101 Skidaway and Green Islands; Creation of District
- §8-102 Same; Power of Taxation, Assessment, Fees and Charges
- §8-103 Same; Types of Service
- §8-104 Unincorporated Area; Creation of District and Boundaries
- §8-105 Same; Power of Taxation, Assessment, Fees and Charges
- §8-106 Same; Types of Service
- §8-107 Isle of Hope and Area West of Herb Creek; Creation of District and Boundaries
- §8-108 Same; Taxation; Assessment, Fees and Charges
- §8-109 Levy of Assessment
- §8-110 Same; Types of Service
ARTICLE I - Manufactured Mobile Home Park Standards
- §9-101 Statutory Authorization
- §9-102 Short Title
- §9-103 Jurisdiction
- §9-104 Definitions
- §9-105 Design Standards for New Manufactured Home Parks
- §9-106 Pre-Existing Manufactured and Mobile Home Parks
- §9-107 Administration, Variances, Appeals and Penalties
- §9-108 Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances or Resolutions
- §9-109 Conflict with Other Laws
- §9-110 Severability
ARTICLE II - Taxation of Mobile (Manufactured) Homes
ARTICLE III - Factory Built Housing Ordinance
- §9-301 Statutory Authorization
- §9-302 State of Georgia and Other Local Laws Applicable to this Ordinance
- §9-303 Short Title and Jurisdiction
- §9-304 Purpose of Ordinance
- §9-305 Definitions
- §9-306 Certification and Permitting Requirements for Lots Outside of Manufactured Home Parks
- §9-307 Design Standards for Factory Build Homes in Chatham County for Lots Outside of Manufactured Home Parks
- §9-308 Site Standards for Manufactured Home, Hardship Use Dwelling
- §9-309 Restrictions for Non-Certified Factory Built Dwellings
- §9-310 Maintenance of Factory Built Housing and Other Structures
- §9-311 Procedures for the Demolition and Removal of Factory Built Structures Unsafe or Unfit for Human Habitation
- §9-312 Administration, Variances, Appeals, and Penalties
- §9-313 Repeal of Previous Ordinances
- §9-314 Conflict with Other Laws
- §9-315 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions
- §9-316 Severability
- §9-317 Effective Date
ARTICLE I - Police Services
- §10-101 County Police Force Established
- §10-102 Same; Organization and Maintenance
- §10-103 Qualifications and Oath of Policemen
- §10-104 Powers and Duties of Policemen
- §10-105 Resisting Policemen Punishable
- §10-106 Assistance from Georgia State Patrol
- §10-107 Blue Dome Lights on Vehicles
ARTICLE II - Police and Licensing Powers of Chatham County
ARTICLE III - Private Detectives, Private Security Business and Alarm System Business
- §10-301 Title
- §10-302 Definitions
- §10-303 Occupational Tax Certificate Required
- §10-304 Application; Issuance of Tax Certificates
- §10-305 Uniforms; Vehicles
- §10-306 Alarm Systems Monitoring; Registration of Alarm Users; Police and Fire Service Response; Fees for False Alarms
- §10-307 Audible Alarm System Cutoff Required; Self-Dialing Prohibited
- §10-308 Provision for Compliance
- §10-309 Suspension or Revocation
- §10-310 Severability
- §10-311 Repealer
- §10-312 Effective Date
ARTICLE IV - Medical Reports to Police
ARTICLE V - Emergency Vehicle Service
- §10-501 Fee
- §10-502 Liability for Payment
- §10-503 Lien Against Vehicle
- §10-504 Repealer
- §10-505 Termination of Lien
- §10-506 Effective Date
- §10-507 (10-507 - 10-525 Reserved)
ARTICLE VI - Wrecker Service
ARTICLE I - Offenses Enumerated
- §11-101 Disorderly Conduct
- §11-102 Disorderly House Prohibited
- §11-103 Loitering Prohibited
- §11-104 Unlawful Assembly Prohibited
- §11-105 Begging Prohibited
- §11-106 Trespassing in the County Garage Prohibited
- §11-107 Library Regulations
- §11-108 Shoplifting Prohibited
- §11-109 Noise above Certain Levels Prohibited by Vehicle Traffic
- §11-110 Curfew for Minors
- §11-111 Parental Responsibility Ordinance
- §11-112 Prohibition on Lodging in Vehicles in Public Areas
ARTICLE II - Intoxicant and Intoxication
ARTICLE I - Motor Vehicles and Traffic
- §12-101 Registration and License; Penalties
- §12-102 Maximum Weights of Vehicles
- §12-103 Mufflers Required for Motor Vehicles
- §12-104 Headlights to be Dimmed
- §12-105 Racing on Private Property
- §12-106 Use of Closed Roads Prohibited
- §12-107 Obstruction of Roads by Railroads
- §12-108 Open Containers of Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited in Motor Vehicles
- §12-109 Pedestrian Crosswalk Ordinance
ARTICLE II - Abandoned Motor Vehicles
- §12-201 Permit and Decal Required
- §12-202 Application
- §12-203 Definitions
- §12-204 Registration
- §12-205 Decal
- §12-206 Exceptions
- §12-207 Penalty
- §12-208 Repealer
ARTICLE III - Commercial Vehicles Parking in Residential Areas Prohibited
- §12-301 Parking of Specified Motor Vehicles, Motor Homes, Trailers, Semitrailers or Truck Tractors on any Lot or Private Property in Residential Zone Prohibited
- §12-302 Parking of Specified Motor Vehicles, Motor Homes, Trailers, Semitrailers or Truck Tractors in Residential Zone Prohibited
- §12-303 Definitions
- §12-304 Repealer
ARTICLE IV - Bicycle Paths
- §12-401 Motorized Vehicles Prohibited
- §12-402 Penalty
- §12-403 Repealer
- §12-404 Effective Date §12-405 [505 - 525 Reserved]
ARTICLE V - Uniform Rules of the Road
- §12-501 Rules of the Road Adopted by Reference
- §12-502 Speed Zone Regulations
- §12-503 Title and Jurisdiction
- §12-504 State Routes
- §12-505 On System School Zones
- §12-506 Off System County Roads
- §12-507 Off System School Zones
- §12-508 Repeal of Previous Ordinances
- §12-509 Conflict with Other Laws
- §12-510 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions
- §12-511 Severability
ARTICLE VI - Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- §12-601 Adoption by Reference
- §12-602 Amendments
- §12-603 Jurisdiction
- §12-604 Administration
- §12-605 Appeals Process
- §12-606 Exceptions to the MUTCD
- §12-607 Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances or Resolutions
- §12-608 Conflict with Other Laws
- §12-609 Severability
ARTICLE VII - Parking Violations
- §12-701 Failure to Obey Notice of Parking Violation
- §12-702 Penalty for Obstructing Traffic
- §12-703 Effective Date
- §12-704 Repealer
- §12-705 [805 -825 Reserved]
ARTICLE VIII - Public Roads
ARTICLE IX - Street Paving by Participation of Property Owners
- §12-901 Enabling Legislation Authorized
- §12-902 Definition
- §12-903 Authority Granted
- §12-904 Costs
- §12-905 Public Hearings
- §12-906 How Work Completed
- §12-907 Assessments
- §12-908 Repealer
- §12-909 Liens
- §12-910 Dockets; Levy; fi. fas.
- §12-911 Fi. fas. Transferrable
- §12-912 Personnel
- §12-913 Eminent Domain; Purchase
ARTICLE X - Streets, Roads, and County Property
ARTICLE XI - Rights-of-Way Encroachment
- §12-1101 Title and Jurisdiction
- §12-1102 Definitions
- §12-1103 Establishment of Encroachment Permit
- §12-1104 Compliance
- §12-1105 Work Standards/Specifications
- §12-1106 Minimum Conditions for a Permit
- §12-1107 Permit Approval Process
- §12-1108 Financial Guarantee
- §12-1109 Repeal of Previous Ordinances
- §12-1110 Conflict with Other Laws
- §12-1111 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions
- §12-1112 Severability
ARTICLE XII - Streetlighting Ordinance
- §12-1201 Title Jurisdiction
- §12-1202 Definitions
- §12-1203 Streetlighting Request Procedure and Criteria
- §12-1204 Lighting Standards
- §12-1205 Billing and Collection
- §12-1206 Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances or Resolutions
- §12-1207 Conflict with Other Laws
- §12-1208 Severability
ARTICLE XIII - Red Light Camera Enforcement Ordinance
- §12-1301 Title
- §12-1302 Purpose
- §12-1303 Definitions
- §12-1304 Violation; Monetary Penalty
- §12-1305 Proof; Certificate
- §12-1306 Penalty; Effect of a Conviction
- §12-1307 Summons
- §12-1308 Private Entities
- §12-1309 Signage
- §12-1310 Warning Period
- §12-1311 Severability
- §12-1312 Effective Date
ARTICLE XIV - Motorized Carts
- §12-1401 Short Title
- §12-1402 Findings
- §12-1403 Definitions
- §12-1404 Criteria and Procedure for Consideration of Motorized Cart District
- §12-1405 Authorized User
- §12-1406 Minimal Equipment for Motorized Carts
- §12-1407 Operation of gasoline-powered carts
- §12-1408 Operating regulations and Special Rules
- §12-1409 Recreation path users prohibited uses
- §12-1410 Liability
- §12-1411 Penalties
- §12-1412 Effective Date
ARTICLE I - Authorization for County to Provide Transit Services
- §13-101 Purpose
- §13-102 Area of Application
- §13-103 Exclusion
- §13-104 Special Districts
- §13-105 Effective Date
- §13-106 Repealer
ARTICLE II - Chatham Area Transit Authority
- §13-201 Purpose
- §13-202 Short Title
- §13-203 Statement of Necessity
- §13-204 Definitions
- §13-205 Creation
- §13-206 Membership
- §13-207 Secretary-Treasurer and Director
- §13-208 Audits
- §13-209 General and Enumerated Powers
- §13-210 Area Served
- §13-211 Exclusion Provision
- §13-212 Financial Operations
- §13-213 Sovereign Immunity
- §13-214 Revenue Bonds
- §13-215 Issuance of Revenue Bonds
- §13-216 Form, Denominations, Registration, Place of Payment
- §13-217 Signatures, Seal
- §13-218 Same; Negotiability; Exemption from Taxation
- §13-219 Same; Sale; Price
- §13-220 Same; Proceeds of Bonds
- §13-221 Same; Interim Receipts and Certificates or Temporary Bonds
- §13-222 Same; Replacement of Lost or Mutilated Bonds
- §13-223 Same; Conditions Precedent to Issuance; Object of Issuance
- §13-224 Same; Credit Not Pledged
- §13-225 Same; Trust Indenture as Security
- §13-226 Same; To Whom Proceeds of Bonds Shall Be Paid
- §13-227 Same; Sinking Fund
- §13-228 Same; Remedies of Bondholders
- §13-229 Same; Refunding Bonds
- §13-230 Same; Venue and Jurisdiction
- §13-231 Same; Validation
- §13-232 Same; Interest of Bondholders Protected
- §13-233 Construction Contracts
- §13-234 Rates
- §13-235 Exemption from Taxation
- §13-236 Exemption from Rules
- §13-237 Transfer of Assets and Liabilities
- §13-238 Construction
- §13-239 Severability
- §13-240 Effective Date
- §13-241 Repeal of Act
- §13-242 Conflicting Laws Repealed
ARTICLE III - Creation of a Special District for Transit Service
ARTICLE I - Watercraft
- §14-101 Noise from Outboard Motors Regulated
- §14-102 Watercraft in Congested Areas
- §14-103 Congested Areas Designated
- §14-104 Lake Mayer, Gasoline Motors Prohibited (moved to section 24-501)
ARTICLE II - Savannah Economic Development Authority
ARTICLE III - Docks
- §14-301 Ten Thousand Pound Limit
- §14-302 Commercial Docking Prohibited
- §14-303 Penalty
- §14-304 Dumping Prohibited
- §14-305 Violators
- §14-306 Repeal
ARTICLE IV - Bridge Regulations
- §14-401 Fishing on Bridges
- §14-402 Same; Penalty
- §14-403 Same; Purpose
- §14-404 Same; Repeal
- §14-405 Same; Effective Date
- §14-406 Unlawful to Jump or Dive from Bridges
ARTICLE V - Crabbing Regulated
ARTICLE I - Sewage Disposal and Industrial Wastewaters
- §15-101 Sewer Usage
- §15-102 Industrial Pretreatment
- §15-103 Enforcement
- §15-104 Wastewater Treatment Rates
- §15-105 Savings Clause
- §15-106 Conflict
- §15-107 Effective Date
ARTICLE II - Water Systems
- §15-201 Definitions and General Responsibilities
- §15-202 Connections to Water Systems, Meter and Meter Boxes
- §15-203 Interfering with Waterworks System
- §15-204 Turning Water On - Turning Water Off
- §15-205 Water Supply and Emergency Powers
- §15-206 Construction of New Water Systems and Extensions of Existing Systems
- §15-207 Responsibilities of County and Developer
- §15-208 Conveyance of Title
- §15-209 Option
- §15-210 Distribution System
- §15-211 Main Sizes, Valves, Distribution of Hydrants
- §15-212 Possession of Key to Fire Hydrant
- §15-213 Penalties and Liabilities
- §15-214 Regulation for Water Service
- §15-215 Grounds for Discontinuation of Service
- §15-216 Administration of Ordinance
- §15-217 Schedule of Rates, Fees and Penalties
- §15-218 Effect on Previous Ordinances or Agreements
- §15-219 Severability and Conflict
- §15-220 Effective Date
ARTICLE III - Shallow Irrigation Wells
ARTICLE IV - Drainage, Sanitation and Water
- §15-401 Control of Drains, etc.
- §15-402 Same; Powers of Commissioners
- §15-403 Same; Care of Drains, etc.
- §15-404 Same; Toll Roads
- §15-405 Same; Failure to Use Care
- §15-406 Same; Penalty
- §15-407 Same; When Drains May be Required
- §15-408 Same; Enforcement
- §15-409 Waterworks, Sanitation and Sewerage Systems
- §15-410 Same; Contracts to Furnish Utilities
- §15-411 Same; Rules and Regulations
- §15-412 Same; Tax Rate
- §15-413 Same; Use of Tax
- §15-414 Waterworks System Authorized; Acceptance of Franchises
- §15-415 Water Mains and Water Distribution Systems
- §15-416 Police Powers; Rules and Regulations
- §15-417 Water Closets and Privies Regulated
- §15-418 Open Pond Sewerage Systems
- §15-419 Permits for Diverting Drainage Canals
ARTICLE V - Drainage Construction Cost Recovery
ARTICLE VI - Well Ordinance
- §15-601 Constitutional and Statutory Authorization
- §15-602 Short Title and Jurisdiction
- §15-603 Legislative Intent
- §15-604 Definitions
- §15-605 State of Georgia License Requirements
- §15-606 County Business License Requirements
- §15-607 County Well Construction Permit Requirements
- §15-608 County Building, Electrical and Mechanical Permit Requirements
- §15-609 Display of Permits and Licenses
- §15-610 Expiration and Renewal of County Licenses
- §15-611 Permit and License Fees
- §15-612 Variances and Appeals
- §15-613 Penalty for Violation of Ordinance
- §15-614 Standards for Wells and Boreholes
- §15-615 County Requirements for Water Wells and Boreholes
- §15-616 Requirements for Public or Community Water Supply Systems
- §15-617 County and State Requirements for Water Wells into the Floridan Aquifer
- §15-618 County Requirements for Residential Irrigation Wells
- §15-619 Repeal of Previous Ordinances
- §15-620 Conflict with Other Laws
- §15-621 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions
- §15-622 Warning and Disclaimer of Liability
- §15-623 Severability
ARTICLE VII - Assessment Procedures for Extension of County Water and Sewer
ARTICLE I - Business; General Provisions
- §16-101 Title
- §16-102 Levy of Occupational Tax
- §16-103 Purpose and Scope of Tax
- §16-104 Definitions
- §16-105 Occupational Tax Fee Structure
- §16-106 Occupational Tax Schedule
- §16-107 Occupational Tax Restrictions and Authorizations
- §16-108 Occupational Tax Certificate Required
- §16-109 Occupational Tax Returns; Procedures
- §16-110 Duration of Occupational Tax Certificate
- §16-111 Due Date
- §16-112 Delinquency Fees
- §16-113 Penalty for Failure to Obtain or Renew Proper License
- §16-114 Occupational Tax on Business with No Location in Georgia
- §16-115 Allocation of Gross Receipts of Business with Multiple Intra- or Interstate Locations
- §16-116 Exemption for Non-Profit Charitable Organizations
- §16-117 Veteran's Certificate of Exemption
- §16-118 Vocational Rehabilitation Exemption
- §16-119 Permit for Charitable or Religious Solicitor, Solicitor for Subscriptions
- §16-120 Evidence of State Licensing Required If Applicable
- §16-121 Evidence of Qualification Required If Applicable
- §16-122 Businesses Not Covered by this Article
- §16-123 Occupational Tax Inapplicable Where Prohibited by Law or Provided for Pursuant to Other Existing Law
- §16-124 Gross Receipts Information Confidential
- §16-125 Authority to Enter Business
- §16-126 Administrative and Enforcement Provisions; Authority to Require Financial Information
- §16-127 Affidavit Authorized
- §16-128 Rules and Regulations
- §16-129 Registration for Business Not Covered in Schedule
- §16-130 Requirement of Public Hearing Before Tax Increase
- §16-131 Revocation of a License
- §16-132 Regulatory Fees and References
- §16-133 Classification Schedule
- §16-134 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
- §16-135 Reserved
- §16-136 Reserved
- §16-137 Responsibility
- §16-138 Administration of Ordinance
- §16-139 Duties of Occupational Tax Section
- §16-140 Rules and Regulations
- §16-141 Repealer Clause
- §16-142 Severability
- §16-143 Effective Date
ARTICLE II - Books and Magazines
- §16-201 Soliciting Book and Magazine Orders
- §16-202 Adult Book Stores, etc., Definitions
- §16-203 Same; Businesses Regulated
- §16-204 Same; License Due Date
- §16-205 Same; Criteria for License
- §16-206 Same; License for Each Business
- §16-207 Same; Location of Business
- §16-208 Same; Qualification of Applicant
- §16-209 Same; Minors
- §16-210 Same; New Business; Start of Operations
- §16-211 Same; Separate Businesses
- §16-212 Same; License to be Displayed
- §16-213 Same; Duration of License
- §16-214 Same; Refunds
- §16-215 Same; No Prorated License Fees
- §16-216 Same; License Transfers
- §16-217 Same; Change of Address
- §16-218 Same; Name of Business on License
- §16-219 Same; Renewal
- §16-220 Same; Penalties
- §16-221 Same; Administration of Ordinance
- §16-222 Same; Duties of Occupational Tax Section
- §16-223 Same; Rules and Regulations
- §16-224 Same; Use of Funds
ARTICLE III - Transient Merchants, Peddlers and Solicitors
- §16-301 Title
- §16-302 Definitions
- §16-303 License Permit Required
- §16-304 Application for License
- §16-305 Application for Solicitor's Permit
- §16-306 Registered Agent Required
- §16-307 Georgia Corporations and Registered Corporations Excepted
- §16-308 Disapproval or Revocation of License
- §16-309 Inspections Department Approval Required
- §16-310 License Fee for Transient Merchants
- §16-311 License Fee for Transient Peddlers
- §16-312 License Fee for Local Peddler
- §16-313 License Fee for Street Barker
- §16-314 Peddler and Solicitor Regulations
- §16-315 Sales from Non-Motorized Wheeled Vehicles
- §16-316 Penalty for Violation
- §16-317 Severability
- §16-318 Repealer
- §16-319 Jurisdiction
- §16-320 Effective Date
- §16-321 (16-321 through 13-399 Reserved)
ARTICLE IV - Hotel/Motel Tax
- §16-401 Levy of Tax
- §16-402 Rate
- §16-403 Return; Payment of Tax
- §16-404 Collection Fee Allowed Innkeepers
- §16-405 Short-Term Rentals Tax Collection by Marketplace
- §16-406 Penalties and Interest
- §16-407 Estimate of Gross Income
- §16-408 Examination of Records; Audits
- §16-409 Violations
- §16-410 Actions for Tax; Time
- §16-411 Duty of Successors or Assignees of Innkeeper
- §16-412 Severability
ARTICLE V - Fortunetelling or Similar Practices
- §16-501 License Required
- §16-502 Same; Application
- §16-503 Granting of License; Revocation; Expiration; Residence
- §16-504 License Fee
- §16-505 Rules and Regulations
- §16-506 Location of Business
- §16-507 Penalties for Violation
ARTICLE VI - Child Day Care Agencies
- §16-601 Definitions
- §16-602 Application for License
- §16-603 Inspections and Recommendations
- §16-604 Contents of License
- §16-605 Regulations
- §16-606 Continued Supervision and Inspection
- §16-607 License Fee
- §16-608 Penalties for Violation
ARTICLE VII - Reserve for Future Use
ARTICLE VIII - Massage Therapy Practices
- §16-801 Definitions
- §16-802 License Fee
- §16-803 Public Places
- §16-804 Prohibitions
- §16-805 Criteria for License
- §16-806 Statements Provided to Chief Police
- §16-807 Location of Massage Therapy Practice
- §16-808 Violations
- §16-809 Revocation Hearing
- §16-810 Penalties
- §16-811 Operation without License
- §16-812 Display of License
- §16-813 Term of License; Transfer
- §16-814 Administration of Article
- §16-815 Duties of Occupational Tax Section
- §16-816 Records; Business Hours; Minors
ARTICLE IX - Financial Institutions Tax
- §16-901 Financial Institutions Business License Tax
- §16-902 Minimum Business License Tax
- §16-903 Filing of Return
- §16-904 Due Date of Taxes
- §16-905 Administrative Provisions
- §16-906 Repealer
- §16-907 Effective Date
ARTICLE X - Insurance Licenses and Premium Tax
- §16-1001 Insurance Licenses and Premium Taxes
- §16-1002 Tax on Insurance Premiums
- §16-1003 Administrative Provision
ARTICLE XI - The Chatham County Pawnbrokers Ordinance
- §16-1101 Title
- §16-1102 Definitions
- §16-1103 License Required
- §16-1104 Records and information to be maintained; identification; digital photographs; fingerprints; records storage; electronic automated reporting system use required
- §16-1105 Electronic submission; vendor selection and fees; motor vehicle title pawn records
- §16-1106 Hours of Operation
- §16-1107 Holding period of pledged articles; police holds
- §16-1108 Enforcement
- §16-1109 Effective Date
ARTICLE XII - Landfills
- §16-1201 Definitions
- §16-1202 Application for License
- §16-1203 License Fee
- §16-1204 Disapproval or Revocation of License
- §16-1205 Penalty for Violation
- §16-1206 Severability
- §16-1207 Repealer
- §16-1208 Effective Date
ARTICLE XIII - Short Term Rental Ordinance
- §16-1301 Purpose
- §16-1302 Definitions
- §16-1303 License Requirement
- §16-1304 Qualifications/Requirements of Property Owners to Receive a License
- §16-1305 Renewal of Short Term Rental License
- §16-1306 Right to Audit
- §16-1307 Suspension of License
- §16-1308 Revocation or Denial of License
- §16-1309 Appeal to Short Term Rental
- §16-1310 Punishment of Violation of Ordinance
- §16-1311 Effective Date
Please see the Minutes of the July 30, 2021 Commission meeting for the most up to date version of this Chapter.
ARTICLE I - Alcoholic Beverages Code
- §17-101 Title
- §17-102 Definitions
- §17-103 Jurisdiction
- §17-104 Business Must Apply for License
- §17-105 Expiration Date of Licenses
- §17-106 Classifications and Fees
- §17-107 Tax on Wholesalers
- §17-108 Sale Prohibited if Taxes Are Not Paid
- §17-109 Possession by Retailers Prohibited Unless Taxes Are Paid
- §17-110 Granting the License
- §17-111 Rules and Regulations
- §17-112 Reserved
- §17-113 Sunday Sales
- §17-114 License Application Classifications
- §17-115 Licensing Procedures
- §17-116 Reserved
- §17-117 Enforcement
- §17-118 Revocation of License
- §17-119 Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances
- §17-120 Severability
- §17-121 Effective Date
- §17-122 Water Craft and Excursion Boats
- §17-123 Alcoholic Beverage Excise Tax
ARTICLE II - County Restrictions
ARTICLE III - The Chatham County Nude Dancing Ordinance
- §17-301 Title
- §17-302 Jurisdiction
- §17-303 Findings; Public Purpose
- §17-304 Enforcement
- §17-305 Severability
- §17-306 Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances
ARTICLE IV - Alcoholic Beverage Caterer Ordinance
- §17-401 Title
- §17-402 Definitions
- §17-403 Jurisdiction
- §17-404 Eligibility for Off-Premises License; Application; Fee
- §17-405 Business Must Apply for License
- §17-406 Expiration of License
- §17-407 Fee
- §17-408 Event Permits
- §17-409 Violations
- §17-410 Enforcement
- §17-411 Revocation of License
- §17-412 Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances
- §17-413 Severability
- §17-414 Effective Date
ARTICLE I - Airports and Aircraft
- §18-101 Discharging Firearms
- §18-102 Purpose to Insure Passenger Safety
- §18-103 Penalty for Violation
ARTICLE II - Chatham County Airspace Zoning Ordinance for Savannah Airport
- §18-201 Enactment Claus
- §18-202 Short Title
- §18-203 Purposes and Intent
- §18-204 Legal Status Provision
- §18-205 Jurisdiction
- §18-206 Definitions
- §18-207 Airspace Zones Established
- §18-208 Height Limits Established
- §18-209 Nonconforming Obstructions
- §18-210 Permits
- §18-211 Hazard Marking and Lighting Required
- §18-212 Removal of Nonconforming Obstructions
- §18-213 Variances Prohibited
- §18-214 Administrative Agency
- §18-215 Penalties
ARTICLE III - Helicopter Landing Facilities
- §18-301 Statement of Purpose
- §18-302 Administration
- §18-303 Definitions
- §18-304 Requirements for License
- §18-305 Building Permit and Business License
- §18-306 Air Traffic Rules
- §18-307 Construction
- §18-308 Fencing
- §18-309 Minimum Area
- §18-310 Safety Feature Required
- §18-311 Inspection
- §18-312 Revocation of License
- §18-313 External Load and Temporary Landing Permit
- §18-314 Hours of Flight
- §18-315 Proof of Liability Insurance
- §18-316 Jurisdiction
ARTICLE IV - Parade and Public Assembly Ordinance
ARTICLE I - Cable Television
- §19-101 Purpose
- §19-102 Television defined
- §19-103 Non-exclusive right of franchisees to install system
- §19-104 Application for new franchise, fees, grant or denial, etc.
- §19-105 Compliance with Applicable Laws and Ordinances
- §19-106 Same-term
- §19-107 When installation, etc., to be commenced
- §19-108 Requirements for installation and maintenance of system
- §19-109 Requirements for poles, wires, etc.
- §19-110 Failure of franchisee to complete required street work
- §19-111 Abandonment of property by franchisee
- §19-112 Franchisees subject to Ordinances, etc., regulating street work, etc.
- §19-113 Rates
- §19-114 Protection of County against liability
- §19-115 Annual franchise fees
- §19-116 Right of franchisees to use poles, etc., of public utilities
- §19-117 Joint use of poles to be granted County
- §19-118 Prohibited acts of franchisees
- §19-119 Rights granted to franchisees to be nontransferable, etc.
- §19-120 Rights reserved to County
- §19-121 Annual Service Review Hearing
- §19-122 Complaint Procedure
- §19-123 Local Origination Programming
- §19-124 Miscellaneous Provisions
- §19-125 Limitation on rights, etc., granted
- §19-126 Renewal of franchise
- §19-127 Separability-Invalidity
ARTICLE II - RESERVEDARTICLE III - RESERVED
ARTICLE I - General Provisions
- §20-101 Statutory Authorization
- §20-102 Repeal of Provisions Ordinance
- §20-103 Scope
- §20-104 Title
- §20-105 Area of Applicability
- §20-106 Severability
- §20-107 Penalties for Violation
- §20-108 Effective Date
ARTICLE II - Adoption of and Amendments to Technical Codes
- §20-201 Adoption of Standard Codes
- §20-202 National Electric Code
- §20-203 Standard Building Code Amendments
- §20-204 Plumbing Code Amendments
- §20-205 Gas Code Amendments
- §20-206 Mechanical Code Amendments
- §20-207 Fire Prevention Code Amendments
- §20-208 Reports of Fires
- §20-209 Arson Reports
- §20-210 National Electrical Code Amendments
- §20-211 CABO One & Two Family Dwelling Code Amendments
- §20-212 Standard Housing Code Amendments
- §20-213 Approval of Site for Wells and Septic Tanks
- §20-214 Approval of Permits by Health Department
ARTICLE III - Fees
- §20-301 In General
- §20-302 Fees Mandatory
- §20-303 Failure to Obtain Permit
- §20-304 Plan Checking Fees
- §20-305 Procedure for Permit Refunds
- §20-306 Re-Inspections
- §20-307 Building Permit Valuations
- §20-308 Permit Fees
- §20-309 Electrical Permit Fees
- §20-310 Miscellaneous Plumbing Permit Fees
- §20-311 Mechanical Permit Fees
- §20-312 Gas Permit Fees
- §20-313 Swimming Pools
- §20-314 Safety Inspection Fee
- §20-315 Manufactured Homes
- §20-316 Docks
- §20-317 Signs
- §20-318 Moving of Building or Structures
- §20-319 Demolition of Building or Structures
- §20-320 Well Installation
- §20-321 Air Curtain Destructor
- §20-322 Landfills, Mining, Ponds
- §20-323 Board of Adjustments and Appeals
- §20-324 Fuel Storage Tanks
- §20-325 Georgia Safety Fire Law - Plan Checking Fee
- §20-326 Georgia Safety Fire Law - Certificate of Occupancy
ARTICLE IV - Temporary Moving/Storage Units
ARTICLE I - Health
- §21-101 Appointment of Board of Health
- §21-102 Health Certificate for Restaurants, etc.
- §21-103 Valid Certificate Required
- §21-104 Diseased Persons Prohibited from Employment
- §21-105 Health Examinations and Tests
- §21-106 Meaning of “Restaurant,” etc., Limited
- §21-107 Milk Regulated
- §21-108 Mosquito Control
- §21-109 Inspection of Poultry; Definitions; Sale of Poultry
- §21-110 Enforcement of Chatham County Environmental Health Regulations
ARTICLE II - Safety
- §21-201 Sale and Storage of Fireworks Prohibited
- §21-202 Fireworks, Firearms, etc., Regulated
- §21-203 Handguns
- §21-204 Discharge of Firearms or Explosives
- §21-205 Shooting Matches
ARTICLE III - Sanitation
- §21-301 Definitions
- §21-302 Garbage Receptacles Regulated
- §21-303 Garbage Collections; Permits; Equipment
- §21-304 Incinerators and Sanitary Landfills
- §21-305 Rubbish Fills
- §21-306 Open Burning Regulated
- §21-307 Enforcement of Sanitation Code
- §21-308 Location of Garbage and Refuse
- §21-309 Penalty
- §21-310 Garbage Collections Regulated
- §21-311 Disposable Bags
- §21-312 Litter; Definitions
- §21-313 Same; Prohibitions
- §21-314 Same; Violations
- §21-315 Title
- §21-316 Purpose
- §21-317 Duty of Finance Department
- §21-318 Fees
- §21-319 Applicable Laws
- §21-320 Geographic Scope
- §21-321 Solid Waste Dumpster Design Standards and Requirements
ARTICLE IV - Waste Collection
- §21-401 Authority and Purpose
- §21-402 Definitions
- §21-403 Responsibility of Property Owner/Occupant for Preparation, Separation, Storage and Placement of Waste for Curbside Collection
- §21-404 Self-Management of Yard Waste Materials in Unincorporated Chatham County
- §21-405 Curbside Collection By the County
- §21-406 Drop-off Centers
- §21-407 Post-storm and Disaster Recovery Debris Clean-up
- §21-408 Establishment of a Chatham County Recycling Program
- §21-409 Pilot Curbside Recycling Collection Programs
- §21-410 Repeal of Conflicting Provisions of Other Ordinances
- §21-411 Penalties
- §21-412 Effective Date
ARTICLE V - Property Maintenance
- §21-501 Definitions
- §21-502 Premises Required to Be Kept Clean
- §21-503 Applicability
- §21-504 Notification of Owner
- §21-505 Violations
- §21-506 Abatement by County
- §21-507 Responsibility for Cost
- §21-508 Executions Issued for Cost
- §21-509 Penalties
- §21-510 Appeals
- §21-511 Right of Entry
- §21-512 Transfer of Ownership
- §21-513 Closing of Vacant Structures
- §21-514 Imminent Danger
- §21-515 Minimum Standards for Basic Equipment and Facilities
- §21-516 Minimum Requirements for Light and Ventilation
- §21-517 Designation of Unfit Dwellings and Legal Procedure for Condemnation
ARTICLE VI - Chatham County Biomedical Waste Ordinance
- §21-601 Title
- §21-602 Definitions
- §21-603 Limitation on Disposal of Biomedical Waste
- §21-604 Penalties
- §21-605 Severability
- §21-606 Conflicting Laws Repealed
- §21-607 Exemptions
- §21-608 Effective Date
ARTICLE VII - Chatham County Nuisance Abatement Code
- §21-701 Title, Authority and Scope
- §21-702 Definitions
- §21-703 Inspections and Notice of Hearing
- §21-704 Hearing
- §21-705 The Proceedings
- §21-706 The Record
- §21-707 Orders for Corrective Action
- §21-708 Placarding
- §21-709 Failure to Comply with Order
- §21-710 Demolition
- §21-711 Lien on Property
- §21-712 Procedures for Collection of Amount Due on Lien
- §21-713 Service of Notices and Orders
- §21-714 Nuisance Properties Appeals Board
- §21-715 Eminent Domain
- §21-716 Right to Enter and Inspect
- §21-717 Construction
- §21-718 Code of Georgia
- §21-719 Severability
- §21-720 Headnotes
- §21-721 Repealer
- §21-722 Effective Date
ARTICLE VIII - Report of Spill or Release of Hazardous Substance or Oil
- §21-801 Title, Purpose, and Scope
- §21-802 Definitions
- §21-803 Incident, Defined
- §21-804 Notification Requirements
- §21-805 Spills
- §21-806 Penalties
- §21-807 Federal and State Law
- §21-808 Effective Date
- §21-809 Intent of Ordinance
- §21-810 Definitions
- §21-811 Hazardous Substances Registration
- §21-812 Registration Fees
- §21-813 Inspections
- §21-814 Exemptions
- §21-815 Federal and State Law
- §21-816 Effective Date
ARTICLE IX - An Ordinance to Restrict Smoking in Places of Public Accommodation; to Repeal All Other Ordinances in Conflict Herewith and for Other Purposes.
- §21-901 Title
- §21-902 Definitions
- §21-903 Application of Article to County-Owned Facilities
- §21-904 Prohibition of Smoking in Enclosed Public Places
- §21-905 Prohibition of Smoking in Places of Employment
- §21-906 Prohibition of Smoking in Private Clubs
- §21-907 Prohibition of Smoking in Enclosed Residential Facilities
- §21-908 Prohibition of Smoking in Outdoor Areas
- §21-909 Where Smoking Not Regulated
- §21-910 Exemptions (section deleted in its entirety 04/27/2012)
- §21-911 Declaration of Establishment as Nonsmoking
- §21-912 Posting of Signs
- §21-913 Non-retaliation; Non-waiver of Rights
- §21-914 Enforcement
- §21-915 Violations and Penalties
- §21-916 Other Applicable Laws
- §21-917 Liberal Construction
- §21-918 Severability
- §21-919 Effective Date
ARTICLE X - Payment of Registration Fee by Facilities with Hazardous Substances
- §21-1001 Intent of Ordinance
- §21-1002 Definitions
- §21-1003 Hazardous Substances Registration
- §21-1004 Registration Fees
- §21-1005 Inspections
- §21-1006 Exemptions
- §21-1007 Federal and State Law
- §21-1008 Effective Date
ARTICLE XI - Emergency Access Requirements for Gated Communities Unincorporated Chatham County
- §21-1101 Purpose
- §21-1102 Intent
- §21-1103 Definitions
- §21-1104 Standards
- §21-1105 Submittal
- §21-1106 Approval
- §21-1107 Maintenance
- §21-1108 Applicability
ARTICLE XII - Fire Protection Service Fee
- §21-1201 Findings of Fact
- §21-1202 Definitions
- §21-1203 Responsibilities of County Manager
- §21-1204 Fire Protection Service Enterprise Fund established
- §21-1205 Fire Protection Service Fees established
- §21-1206 Fire Protection Service Fee Charge Exemptions
- §21-1207 Fire Protection Service Fee Charge Credits (Reserved)
- §21-1208 Fire Protection Service Fee Charge - Billing, Delinquencies, Collections, Adjustments
- §21-1209 Appeals and Hearings
- §21-1210 Severability
- §21-1211 Repealer
- §21-1212 Penalties and fines authorized
- §21-1213 List of Ancillary structures billed in addition to the main structures
- §21-1214 - §21-1230 (Reserved)
ARTICLE I - In General
- §22-101 Statement of Purpose
- §22-102 Definitions
- §22-103 Animal Not to Run at Large or be Kept in a Public Place
- §22-104 Provisions for Domestic Animals and Wildlife
- §22-105 Citation and Punishment and Jurisdiction
- §22-106 Keeping of Animals: Humane Treatment
- §22-107 Jurisdiction
- §22-108 Nuisances
- §22-109 Spay and Neuter Requirements
- §22-110 Exemptions
- §22-111 Authority of Public Works Department
- §22-112 Duty of Animal Services Officer
ARTICLE II - Dogs and Cats Generally
- §22-201 Definitions; Vaccination and Registration of Dogs and Cats
- §22-202 Breeder Regulations
- §22-203 Effect of Impounding on Dogs and Cats
- §22-204 Effect of Impounding Dogs and Cats on Owners and Non-Owners
- §22-205 Disposal of Dog Excrement; Proper Equipment; Offense
- §22-206 Tethering
- §22-207 Animals Left in Unattended Cars
- §22-208 Abuse and Neglect
ARTICLE III - Classified Dogs
- §22-301 Classified Dogs
- §22-302 Proper Enclosure
- §22-303 Fee for Classified Dog
- §22-304 Restraint of Classified Dog
- §22-305 Animal Control Board; Creation; Membership
- §22-306 Prevention of Classification of Dogs; Prevention of Attacks
- §22-307 Classified Dogs Brought into County
ARTICLE IV - Dogs and Cats Other
ARTICLE I
- §23-101 Park Hours
- §23-102 Alcoholic Beverages and Controlled Substances Prohibited
- §23-103 Conduct in Parks
- §23-104 Penalties for Violations
- §23-105 Severability
ARTICLE II - Public Boat Ramp at Bell Street and Whitfield Avenue also known as “Montgomery Boat Ramp” Ordinance
ARTICLE I - Flood Damage Prevention Adopted on September 19, 2008, to become effective September 26, 2008.
- §24-101 Statutory Authorization
- §24-102 Findings of Fact
- §24-103 Statement of Purpose
- §24-104 Objectives
- §24-105 Lands to Which This Ordinance Applies
- §24-106 Basis for Establishing the Areas of Special Flood Hazard
- §24-107 Establishment of Development Permit
- §24-108 Compliance
- §24-109 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions
- §24-110 Interpretation
- §24-111 Warning and Disclaimer of Liability
- §24-112 Penalties for Violation
- §24-113 Repeal of Previous Ordinances
- §24-114 Designation of Ordinance Administrator
- §24-114.1 Issuance of Notice of Violation
- §24-115 Permit Procedures
- §24-116 Duties and Responsibilities of the Administrator
- §24-117 General Standards
- §24-118 Specific Standards
- §24-119 Building Standards For Streams Without Established Base Flood Elevations and/or Floodways (A-ZONES)
- §24-120 Standards for Areas of Special Flood Hazard (Zones AE) Where Streams with Established Base Flood Elevation Without Designated Floodways
- §24-121 Standards for Areas of Shallow Flooding (AO Zones)
- §24-122 Coastal High Hazard Areas (V-Zones and Coastal A (LiMWA))
- §24-123 Standards for Subdivisions
- §24-124 Variance Procedures
- §24-125 Definitions
- §24-126 Severability
ARTICLE II - Land-Disturbing Activities Ordinance
- §24-201 Title
- §24-202 Jurisdiction
- §24-203 Purpose
- §24-204 Exemptions
- §24-205 Definitions
- §24-206 General Provisions
- §24-206.1 Issuance of Notice of Violation
- §24-207 Principles and Standards for Greenspaces, Tree Protection, Tree Establishment and Landscaping: General
- §24-208 Principles and Standards for Greenspaces, Tree Protection, Tree Establishment and Landscaping in Commercial, Industrial and Multi-family Development
- §24-209 Principles and Standards for Greenspaces, Tree Protection, Tree Establishment and Landscaping in New Single-family Residential Subdivision Development
- §24-210 Administration
- §24-211 Requirements for Protection of Wetlands and Ground Water Recharge Areas
- §24-212 Fees
- §24-213 Implementation
- §24-214 Severability
- §24-215 Conflicts
ARTICLE III - Noise Control
- §24-301 Title
- §24-302 Definitions
- §24-303 Exceptions
- §24-304 Noise Disturbance Prohibited
- §24-305 Specific Activities Prohibited
- §24-306 Regulation of Sound and Sound Amplifying Equipment
- §24-307 Motorized Vehicles
- §24-308 Construction
- §24-309 Animals and Fowl (deleted)
- §24-310 Variance
- §24-311 Administration, Appeals and Penalties
- §24-312 Conflict With Other Laws
- §24-313 Severability
- §24-314 Effective Date
ARTICLE IV - Transport of Nuclear Waste
- §24-401 Notice of Transport
- §24-402 Prohibited
- §24-403 Exempt Materials
- §24-404 Atomic Energy Act
- §24-405 U.S. Government Exemptions
- §24-406 Effective Date
ARTICLE V - Lake Pollution
- §24-501 Gasoline Motors in Lake Mayer; Prohibited
- §24-502 Penalty
- §24-503 Repeal
- §24-504 Effective Date
ARTICLE VI - Industrial Wastewaters Deleted November 16, 2001. See Chapter 15, Article I, the “Combined Sewer Disposal and Industrial Wastewaters Ordinance.”
ARTICLE VII - Storm Water Management Ordinance
- §24-701 Statutory Authorization
- §24-702 Findings
- §24-703 Objectives
- §24-704 Definitions
- §24-705 Scope of Responsibility
- §24-706 Powers of the Department
- §24-706.1 Issuance of Notice of Violation
- §24-707 Storm Water Management Plans (SWMP)
- §24-708 Prohibition
- §24-709 Illicit Connections
- §24-710 Maintenance and Inspection
- §24-711 Administrative Enforcement; Remediation Plan
- §24-712 Appeals
- §24-713 Penalties
- §24-714 Variances from Requirements
- §24-715 Cooperation with Other Governments
- §24-716 Effective Date
- §24-717 Severability
ARTICLE VIII Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance
- §24-801 Title
- §24-802 Definitions
- §24-803 Exemptions
- §24-804 Minimum Requirements for Erosion and Sedimentation Control Using Best Management Practices
- §24-805 Application/Permit Process
- §24-805.1 Issuance of notice of violation
- §24-806 Inspection and Enforcement
- §24-807 Penalties and Incentives
- §24-808 Education and Certification
- §24-809 Administrative Appeal/Judicial Review
- §24-810 Effectivity, Validity and Liability