TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL.
1-1 Designation and citation of Code.
1-2 Definitions.
1-3 Rules of construction.
1-4 Chapters, Articles, Divisions, Sections, and Subsections; headings and catch lines.
1-5 Reference to Sections.
1-6 Prospective effect of Code; repealed ordinances not revived.
1-7 Territorial applicability.
1-8 General penalty; subsequent violation; suspension or revocation of license.
1-9 Continuing offense.
1-10 Same offense punishable by different Sections of Code; City Attorney's option.
1-11 Judgments and sentences to run consecutively.
1-12 Severability of parts of Code.
1-13 Location of Code.
1-14 Certified copy of Code admissible into evidence.
1-15 Certified copies of documents.
1-16 Fees for inspection, copying and photographing of public records.
1-17 Altering Code prohibited.
1-18 Franchises and special privileges; deposit for costs.
1-19 Franchises and special privileges; violations; termination.
1-20 City seal.
1-20-1 Description
ARTICLE 2. INSPECTIONS.
1-21 Inspections; when entry authorized.
1-22 Types of inspections authorized.
ARTICLE 3. SERVICE OF PROCESS .
1-23 Personal service.
1-24 Manner of proof of service.
1-25 Refusal to accept.
1-26 Service upon attorney representing party to whom notice is addressed.
ARTICLE 4. ADOPTION OF CODES BY REFERENCE.
1-27 Definitions.
1-28 Adoption of codes by reference; title.
1-29 Procedure for adoption.
1-30 Adopting ordinance; adoption of penalty clauses by reference prohibited.
1-31 Publication of ordinance.
1-32 Filing of public record; sale of copies.
1-33 Amendments.
1-34 Use as evidence.
ARTICLE 5. MUNICIPAL LIENS.
1-35 Creation of Municipal Liens.
1-36 Discharge of Municipal Liens.
CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION.
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
2-1 Oath of officers.
2-2 Disbursement of money.
2-3 Annual audit of accounts.
2-4 Public works - Authorization.
2-5 Public works - Necessity determined by Council; assessment.
2-6 Contracts - Approval by Council; letting.
2-7 Venue of action on contract.
2-8 Contract modifications - Authorization by City Manager.
2-9 Contracts
2-10 Interdepartmental services.
ARTICLE 2. THE MAYOR.
2-11 Mayor as Official head of City; duties; civil process.
2-12 Mayor - Salary.
ARTICLE 3. THE CITY COUNCIL.
2-13 Council Meetings - Time and place.
2-14 Special Council meetings - Notice.
2-15 Council meetings - Rules and order of business.
2-16 Council officers.
2-17 Council members - Salary
2-18 Administrative officers; departmental and personnel charts.
ARTICLE 4. THE CITY MANAGER.
2-19 City Manager - Duties generally.
2-20 City Manager - Supervision and approval of public works.
2-21 City Manager - Liaison among levels of government.
2-22 City Manager - Ex-officio member of all City agencies.
2-23 Assistant City Manager; appointment; duties.
2-24 City Manager - Director of Budget; procedure for budget adoption.
ARTICLE 5. THE CITY CLERK.
2-25 City Clerk - Duties.
2-26 City Clerk to maintain office hours.
ARTICLE 6. THE CITY ATTORNEY.
2-27 City Attorney - Duties; special counsel.
2-28 City Attorney - Prosecution of suits and execution of judgments.
2-29 City Attorney - Appeal of cases.
2-30 City Attorney - Right to be heard on motions before Council.
ARTICLE 7. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, BOULEVARDS AND RECREATION.
2-31 Department of Parks, Boulevards and Recreation - Superintendent in charge
ARTICLE 8. LIBRARY DEPARTMENT.
2-32 Library Department.
ARTICLE 9. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
2-33 Department of Public Safety - Director in charge.
2-34 Creation; composition.
2-35 Departmental rules and regulations.
2-36 Appointment, powers, and duties of Chief.
2-37 Duties of Police Officers.
2-38 Oath.
2-39 Uniforms.
2-40 Duty of citizens to aid.
2-41 Extraterritorial duty.
2-42 Reserve Police; appointment; powers.
2-43 Fire Department - Chief in charge.
2-43.1 Firemen’s pension.
2-43.2 Additional benefits for firemen.
ARTICLE 10. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DEPARTMENTS.
2-44 Utility Departments.
2-45 Power and Light Department.
2-46 Water and Sewer Departments.
ARTICLE 11. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
2-47 Department of Public Works - City Engineer as director.
2-48 Street and Bridge Division - Supervisor in charge.
2-49 Inspection Division - Building Inspector in charge.
2-50 General Maintenance Division - Supervisor in charge.
ARTICLE 12. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING.
2-51 Department of Finance and Accounting - Finance Director in charge.
2-52 Duties of Finance Director.
2-53 Finance Director's report to Council
2-54 Description of bills and payroll; authorization by City Council; action; utilization of signature facsimile.
2-55 Purchasing Agent - Duties.
2-56 Withdrawal of supplies from City storerooms.
ARTICLE 13. AGENCIES, BOARDS, BUREAUS AND COMMISSIONS.
2-57 Library Advisory Board.
2-58 Establishment of a Park and Recreation Advisory Board.
2-59 Other agencies may be created by Council.
2-59.1 Arts and Culture Advisory Commission.
2-60 Downtown revitalization Commission established.
ARTICLE 14. RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS.
2-61 Repealed
ARTICLE 15. CONFISCATED, STOLEN, LOST AND ABANDONED PROPERTY.
2-62 Definitions.
2-63 Director deemed custodian.
2-64 Property held as evidence.
2-65 Notification of owner.
2-66 Disposal of unclaimed property when.
2-67 Reclaiming property.
2-68 Failure to claim property.
2-69 Advertisement.
ARTICLE 16. OTHER PERSONNEL REGULATIONS
2-70 Response-time requirement for emergency services personnel
ARTICLE 17. CODE OF CONDUCT AND CODE OF ETHICS
2-71 City of Trinidad Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics
ARTICLE 18. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
2-74 Procedure of Bargaining Units – elections and recognition
CHAPTER 3. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
3-1 License required.
3-2 Application for new license - Contents.
3-3 Notice of hearing - Posting and publication.
3-4 Applicant's initial appearance before Council.
3-5 Investigation; report.
3-6 Decision of Council.
3-7 License renewal procedure.
3-8 Changes in ownership of outlet - Application.
3-9 Transfer of location of license - Application.
3-10 500-foot Requirement for hotel and restaurant licenses eliminated.
3-11 Sale to certain persons prohibited.
3-12 Minors on licensed premises prohibited.
3-13 Sale during certain hours prohibited; manufacturer's license; Sunday deliveries.
3-14 Unlawful conduct - Licensee.
3-15 Suspension and revocation proceedings.
3-16 Fine in lieu of suspension.
3-17 Penalty for violations.
3-18 Prohibited acts; penalty.
3-19 Liquor license application fees.
3-20 Fees for Special Events Permits.
3-21 Optional premises standards.
3-22 Liquor Tasting Permits.
CHAPTER 4. ANIMALS
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
4-1 Butchering unlawful and a nuisance; exception.
4-2 Cruelty to animals.
4-2-1 Tethering and penning
4-3 Keeping hogs in City.
4-4 Fowl not to run at large.
4-5 Animals not to run at large.
4-6 Offensive pens - Nuisance.
4-7 Keeping of noisy and odoriferous poultry.
4-8 Penalty for violation.
4-9 Release of impounded animal without authority.
ARTICLE 2. IMPOUNDING.
4-10 Animals running at large to be impounded.
4-11 Disposition of impounded animals.
4-12 Impoundment fees; claiming impounded animal.
ARTICLE 3. DOGS AND CATS.
4-13 Definitions.
4-14 License and registration required; fees.
4-15 Tag and Collar.
4-16 Vaccination.
4-17 Confinement of dogs and cats biting persons or suspected of being rabid; procedure.
4-18 Dogs running at large.
4-19 REPEALED
4-20 Liability of owner.
4-21 Impounding dogs.
4-22 Notice to owner and period of impoundment.
4-23 Disposition of impounded dogs and cats.
4-24 Keeping of vicious dogs prohibited.
4-25 Definitions.
4-26 Unlawful conduct.
4-27 Investigation and Complaints.
4-28 Citations, Orders & Impoundment.
4-29 Penalty-Fines.
CHAPTER 5. BUILDINGS.
Article 1. IN GENERAL.
5-1 In General.
5-2 Abatement of unsanitary or dangerous premises.
5-3 Building Maintenance.
5-4 Exterior Property Maintenance.
5-5 Notice and Order Procedure.
5-6 Stop Work Order Procedure.
5-7 International Building Code.
5-8 International Residential Code.
5-9 International Plumbing Code.
5-10 International Mechanical Code.
5-11 International Fuel Gas Code.
5-12 International Energy Conservation Code.
5-13 International Existing Building Code.
5-14 International Property Maintenance Code.
5-15 International Private Sewage Disposal Code.
5-16 National Electrical Code.
ARTICLE 2. CONTRACTOR LICENSING.
5-17 Definitions, Classifications and Fees.
5-18 Testing.
5-19 Insurance Requirements.
5-20 Duties and Responsibilities of Licensee.
5-21 Suspension and Revocation of License.
5-22 Application Form and Contents.
ARTICLE 3. NON-CONFORMANCE
5-23 Reserved.
ARTICLE 4. MEANS OF APPEAL
5-24 Board of Building Code Appeals and Means of Appeal.
5-25 Building Code Variance Petition.
ARTICLE 5. VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRATION
5-25 Title, purpose and intent.
5-26 Definitions.
5-27 Registration required.
5-28 Fees.
5-29 Property maintenance obligations.
5-30 Inspections.
5-31 Unlawful conduct; penalties; enforcement.
5-32 Joint and several liability.
5-33 – 5-44 Reserved.
ARTICLE 5. ANTI-DILAPIDATION CODE
5-45 Title, purpose and intent.
5-46 Definitions.
5-47 Dilapidated Buildings.
5-48 Inspections.
5-49 Dilapidated Buildings prohibited.
5-50 Violations; penalties; enforcement.
5-51 – 5-54 Reserved.
ARTICLE 6. - ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT
5-55 Purpose.
5-56 Definitions.
5-57 Notice of violation.
5-58 Administrative citations – general provisions.
5-59 Issuance of administrative citation.
5-60 Administrative citation – contents.
5-61 Appeals – notice and scheduling.
5-62 Conduct of appeals hearings.
5-63 Failure to obey subpoena.
5-64 Failure to attend administrative appeal.
5-65 Failure to comply with administrative enforcement order.
5-66 Penalties assessed.
5-67 Failure to pay fines.
CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS.
6-1 Nominating petition requirements; qualifications of candidates; conduct of elections.
6-2 Vacancies in Council or Office of Mayor.
6-3 Write-in candidate affidavit.
CHAPTER 7. FINANCE AND TAXATION.
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
7-1 Bills against City - Form of claim.
7-2 Presentation of bills against City; payment of salaries.
7-3 Property - Taxable and exempt.
7-4 Equalization of property valuation; levy.
7-5 Collection of City taxes; bond of County collector.
7-6 Allowance to County officers for collection of City taxes.
7-6.1 Revenue changes.
ARTICLE 2. CITY SALES TAX ACT.
7-7 Purpose of Article.
7-8 Citation of Article.
7-9 Definitions.
7-10 Taxable transactions - Exceptions.
7-11 Transactions - Out of City sales.
7-12 Retailer responsible to collect and remit tax.
7-13 Schedule of taxes.
7-14 Credit sales.
7-15 Excess tax - Collection and remittance.
7-16 Retailer holds tax in trust for City.
7-17 License and tax additional.
7-18 False or fraudulent returns; refusal to file returns.
7-19 Use of proceeds of tax.
7-20 Penalty for violation.
ARTICLE 3. USE TAX.
7-21 Purpose.
7-22 Application and exemptions.
7-23 Building and Construction Use Tax.
7-24 Motor Vehicle Use Tax.
ARTICLE 4. SALES TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT.
7-25 Sales Tax - Nonapplicability.
7-26 Use Tax - Nonapplicability.
7-27 Sales Tax - Credit for Sales or Use Taxes previously paid to another municipality.
7-28 Use Tax - Credit for Sales or Use Taxes previously paid to another municipality.
7-29 Use Tax - Alternative dispute resolution procedure -Deficiency notice or claim for refund.
ARTICLE 5. BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION TAX ON UTILITY COMPANIES.
7-30 Levy of tax.
7-31 Amount of tax.
7-32 Payment of tax and filing statements.
7-33 Failure to pay tax.
7-34 Penalty for violation.
7-35 Inspection of records.
7-36 Credit against tax.
7-37 Exemption from Article.
7-38 Construction of Article.
ARTICLE 6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND.
7-39 Economic Development Fund established.
7-40 Economic Development Fund purpose.
7-41 Determination of use of Economic Development Fund.
ARTICLE 7. LODGING TAX
7-42 Lodging Tax Imposed on Transaction of Furnishing Rooms or Accommodations.
7-43 Point of Imposition.
7-44 Administration.
7-45 Persons Liable.
7-46 City Lodging Tax Tourism Fund Created.
7-47 Lodging Panel.
7-47.1 Membership; appointment; term; removal; organization and meetings.
7-48 Budgeting; spending; reporting.
ARTICLE 8. PURCHASES
7-50 Small purchases
7-51 Purchases based on informal bids
7-52 Purchases based on formal bids
7-53 Exceptions
ARTICLE 9. RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.
7-54 Responsible Financial Management Funding
CHAPTER 8. FIRE PREVENTION.
ARTICLE 1. INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE.
8-1 International Fire Code.
ARTICLE 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
8-4 Fire Department – Creation and membership.
8-5 Firefighters – Uniforms.
8-6 Inspection of buildings and other premises; order to abate.
8-7 Destruction of buildings to check fire.
8-8 Spectators at fire to obey orders.
ARTICLE 3. FIREWORKS.
8-9 Fireworks – Casting, throwing or firing.
8-10 Fireworks – Exhibition and possession.
8-11 Fireworks – Defined.
8-11.1 Seizure of fireworks.
8-12 Exemptions from prohibitions.
8-13 Penalty for violation.
CHAPTER 9. LICENSES.
ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL
9-1 Short title.
9-2 Purpose and scope.
9-3 Business defined.
9-4 License required.
9-5 Exempt activities.
9-6 Applications.
9-7 Issuance.
9-8 Term of license.
9-9 Renewals.
9-10 Transfers.
9-11 Suspension or revocation.
9-12 Non-issuance of license.
9-13 Joint license.
9-14 License required by each place of business.
9-15 Posting and exhibition.
9-16 Penalty for violation.
9-17 Each day's violation deemed separate offense.
9-18 Invalidity.
ARTICLE 2. BUSINESSES SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.
DIVISION 1. AMUSEMENT PARKS.
9-19 Amusement park license - Fee, term, other pursuits included.
9-20 Carnivals at amusement park - License required; fee.
9-21 Circus - License required; fee; effect on other sections.
DIVISION 2. AUCTION SALES.
9-22 Auction sales - License required; exemption.
9-23 License fee.
9-24 Sales at auction of new jewelry prohibited.
9-25 Penalty for violation.
DIVISION 3. CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES, AND PARADES.
9-26 Carnivals outside of amusement parks prohibited.
9-27 Circuses, shows, parades, exhibitions - License fees; exceptions.
9-28 Deposit required for possible damage to City property.
9-29 Licenses - Contents.
DIVISION 4. FARM PRODUCE AT WHOLESALE.
9-30 Definitions.
9-31 Sale of farm produce; license required; fee, exception of common carriers and certain farmers.
9-32 Registration of farmers and producers; certificate.
9-33 License transfer; use of license of another.
9-34 Bond requirements.
9-35 Exclusions from provisions.
DIVISION 5. JUNK DEALERS.
9-36 Junk shop - License required.
9-37 License Fee - Junk shop; junk wagon.
9-38 Bond requirements.
9-39 Junk shop - License issuance.
9-40 Separate license for each vehicle required.
9-41 Change of business location; notice to City Clerk.
9-42 Vehicle license plate; driver's badge.
9-43 Register of articles dealt in.
9-44 Waiting period before sale.
9-45 Purchasing from minor prohibited.
9-46 Hours of purchase.
9-47 Receiving articles in pawn; advancing money.
9-48 Licensing as pawnbroker or secondhand dealer prohibited.
9-49 Police supervision of junk dealers.
9-50 Exhibiting articles to police.
DIVISION 6. PAWNBROKERS.
9-51 Pawnbroker defined.
9-52 Pawnbroker - License required; fee.
DIVISION 7. PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS.
9-53 Merchandise peddlers and solicitors - License requirements; fees.
9-54 Exclusion from provisions.
DIVISION 8. SECONDHAND GOODS.
9-55 Definitions.
9-56 Dealer in secondhand goods - License required; fee.
9-57 Record to be kept; inspection.
9-58 Receiving goods from minors.
DIVISION 9. CONTRACTORS.
9-59 Contractor defined.
9-60 Contractor's license required.
9-61 Liability and property damage insurance and worker's compensation insurance required.
9-61.1 Contractor’s examination.
DIVISION 10. STREET STANDS.
9-62 Street stands - License required.
9-63 License or permit requirements.
DIVISION 11. EMERGENCY, POLICE AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS.
9-64 License to engage in business of selling; fee.
9-65 Installation and maintenance costs.
9-66 False alarms; charges for; suspension or terminations of permits.
DIVISION 12. SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES.
9-67 Definitions.
9-68 Sexually oriented business license required.
9-69 Fees.
9-70 Application for sexually oriented business license.
9-71 Duty to supplement application.
9-72 Investigation and application.
9-73 Issuance of sexually oriented business license.
9-74 Expiration of sexually oriented business license.
9-75 Suspension of sexually oriented business license.
9-76 Revocation of sexually oriented business license.
9-77 Suspension or revocation hearing.
9-78 Transfer of sexually oriented business license.
9-79 Manager’s license required; change of manager; inactive status.
9-80 Application for manager’s license.
9-81 Expiration of manager’s license.
9-82 Suspension of manager’s license.
9-83 Revocation of manager’s license.
9-84 Suspension or revocation hearing.
9-85 Notice.
9-86 Judicial review.
9-87 Inspection.
CHAPTER 10. MUNICIPAL COURT.
10-1 Municipal Court - Creation.
10-2 Municipal Court - Jurisdiction and powers.
10-3 Municipal Court - Rules of procedure.
10-4 Sessions of Court - Regular and special.
10-5 Municipal Judges - Appointment; oath; salary; powers.
10-6 Procedure for issuance of warrant.
10-7 Court Clerk - Appointment; duties; salary; reports.
10-8 Appropriations for Municipal Court.
CHAPTER 11. MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
11-1 Title.
11-2 Definitions and rules of construction.
11-3 Who may collect, transport and dispose of municipal solid waste.
11-4 Licensing procedure - Fee.
11-5 Vehicles used in transporting municipal solid waste.
11-6 Insurance requirements.
11-7 Suspension or revocation of license.
11-8 Storage and placement of municipal solid waste.
11-9 Scattering of municipal solid waste.
11-10 Accumulation and use of manure.
11-11 Burning of municipal solid waste.
11-12 City Landfill fees.
11-13 Penalty for violation.
CHAPTER 12. MUNICIPAL UTILITIES.
ARTICLE 1. UTILITY BILLING.
12-1 Initiation of utility service.
12-2 Utility billing.
12-3 Termination of utility service.
12-4 Discontinuance of utility service.
12-4.1 Complaints and Related Matters.
ARTICLE 2. ELECTRICITY.
12-5 National Electrical Code - Adoption by Reference.
12-6 Modifications and additions.
12-7 Penalty for violation.
12-8 Contractor to furnish plans to Power and Light Department.
12-9 Disconnecting wires in emergency.
12-10 Illegal acts.
12-11 Meter deposits; meter ownership.
12-12 Rates for electrical energy.
12-13 Establishment of Electric Light and Power Fund; sources.
12-14 Purposes of Electric Light and Power Fund.
12-15 City to pay for service.
12-16 Electric system to pay own expenses.
12-17 Connection and extensions.
12-18 Compliance with regulations; discontinuance of service for violation.
12-19 Granting rights-of-way and right to alter vegetation.
12-20 Avoiding compliance with Article or payment of charges.
12-21 Establishment of the Arkansas River Power Authority as a separate governmental entity.
12-22 Successor to the non-profit corporation.
ARTICLE 3. NATURAL GAS.
12-23 Article title and citation.
12-24 Trinidad Municipal Natural Gas Department and office of Superintendent created.
12-25 Trinidad Municipal Natural Gas Department – operation and maintenance.
12-26 Service classifications, rates, charges, and regulations – adoption of tariff.
12-27 Natural Gas Fund – creation; purposes.
12-28 Natural gas system to be self-sufficient.
12-29 Tampering with gas system devices prohibited.
12-30 Applicability of Article; exception.
ARTICLE 4. SEWERS.
12-46 Purpose, policy, definitions and abbreviations.
12-47 Deposit of objectionable wastes unlawful.
12-47.1 Discharge of untreated, polluted waters unlawful.
12-47.2 Discharge of waters into sanitary sewer prohibited.
12-48 Disposal facilities to conform to Article.
12-49 Prohibited discharges; exceptions.
12-50 Prohibited wastes; control of discharge.
12-51 Interceptors required; construction standards; maintenance of interceptors required.
12-52 Connection with sewer system – When required.
12-52.1 Sewer construction – Apportioning cost as to property benefitted.
12-52.2 No permit to connect sewers until assessments paid.
12-53 Sewage service rates.
12-54 Sewer main taps.
12-55 Sewer system extensions.
12-56 General requirements for main extensions.
12-57 Elements in planning, constructing and financing main extensions.
12-57.1 Additional requirements.
12-57.2 Violations; liability.
ARTICLE 5. WATER.
12-58 Definitions.
12-59 Water Department created; duties of City Manager; power of City Council.
12-60 Customer to abide by contract.
12-61 Use of water during fire alarm prohibited.
12-62 Water use restrictions.
12-63 Priority of City users over outside users.
12-64 Standpipes and fire lines.
12-65 Metered service.
12-66 Location of water meters.
12-67 Plant Investment Fee.
12-68 Charge for private fire hydrants.
12-69 Water main taps.
12-70 Water system extensions.
12-71 General requirements for main extensions.
12-72 Elements in planning, constructing and financing main extensions.
12-73 Exemption from front foot charges.
12-74 Water service rates - Schedule.
12-75 Regulations part of contract.
12-76 Unlawful acts.
12-77 Right of City to shut off water in mains; precautionary measures by customer; Nonliability of City.
12-78 Right of entry to repair; notice to owner to make repairs.
12-79 Using water in violation of sprinkling restrictions.
12-80 Using water or appurtenances without authority.
12-81 Polluting water in waterworks; obstructing conduits.
12-82 Polluting water source prohibited.
12-83 Injuring or damaging waterworks property.
12-84 Covering up curb box.
12-85 Permit to re-sell water.
CHAPTER 13. PARKS AND RECREATION.
13-1 Discharging firearms in Monument Lake Park not permitted.
13-2 Public Parks, Property, and Trails – Hours Closed.
13-3 Unauthorized vehicles in Public Parks prohibited.
13-4 Penalty for violation.
13-5 Rules and regulations for fishing in Central Park Lake.
CHAPTER 14. PLANNING AND ZONING.
ARTICLE 1. SUBDIVISIONS REGULATIONS.
14-1 Title and authority.
14-2 General provisions and intent.
14-3 Interpretation of conflicting regulations.
14-4 Definitions.
14-5 Plat approval required.
14-6 Variances.
14-7 Subdivision of land: procedures, expiration of approval, and penalty for violation.
14-8 Types of subdivision applications submitted to the Commission: requirements and processes.
14-9 Minor lot line adjustment, minor lot line elimination.
14-10 Dedication of land for mini parks, neighborhood parks, community parks, district parks, linear parks in the form of trails, and regional open space; reservation of land for public uses.
14-11 Standards and specifications.
14-12 Public improvements, improvement guarantees, development agreements, construction plans, inspections, and maintenance of dedicated improvements.
14-13 Annexation.
ARTICLE 2. CITY PLANNING, ZONING AND VARIANCE COMMISSION.
14-14 City Planning, Zoning and Variance Commission; establishment.
14-15 Powers and duties of Commission.
14-16 Adoption of master plan - Procedure.
14-17 Filing and approval of plats.
14-18 Building and improvement requirements.
ARTICLE 3. TRINIDAD METRO AREA COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN.
14-19 Repealed
ARTICLE 4. ZONING ORDINANCE.
DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
14-20 Title.
14-21 Purpose.
14-22 Authority.
14-23 Definitions.
14-24 Establishment of zone districts.
14-25 Zoning map and boundaries.
14-26 General district regulations.
14-27 Uses by right, conditional uses and special uses.
14-28 Zone district classifications.
14-29 Uses not itemized.
DIVISION 2. ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE O - OPEN
DISTRICT.
14-30 Uses permitted by right.
14-31 Conditional uses.
14-32 Uses allowed by special permit.
14-33 Building height limit.
14-34 Area regulations.
DIVISION 3. ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE RE - RESIDENTIAL ESTATE DISTRICT.
14-35 Uses permitted by right.
14-36 Conditional uses.
14-37 Building height limit.
14-38 Area regulations.
DIVISION 4. ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE LDR - LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
14-39 Uses permitted by right.
14-40 Conditional uses.
14-41 Building height limit.
14-42 Area regulations.
DIVISION 5. ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE MDR - MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
14-43 Uses permitted by right.
14-44 Conditional uses.
14-45 Building height limit.
14-46 Area regulations.
14-47 Density regulations.
DIVISION 6. ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE HDR -HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
14-48 Uses permitted by right.
14-49 Conditional uses.
14-50 Building height limit.
14-51 Area regulations.
14-52 Density regulations.
DIVISION 7. ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE MHR - MOBILE HOME RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
14-53 Uses permitted by right.
14-54 Conditional uses.
14-55 Building height limit.
14-56 Area regulations.
14-57 Design requirements.
DIVISION 8. ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE NS - NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT.
14-58 Uses permitted by right.
14-59 Conditional uses.
14-60 Building height limit.
14-61 Area regulations.
DIVISION 9. ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE CC - COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
14-62 Uses permitted by right.
14-63 Conditional uses.
14-64 Building height limit.
14-65 Area regulations.
DIVISION 10. ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE I - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.
14-66 Uses permitted by right.
14-67 Conditional uses.
14-68 Uses by special permit.
14-69 Building height limit.
14-70 Area regulations.
14-71 Industrial performance standards.
DIVISION 11. ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE PUD - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
14-72 Purpose.
14-73 Uses permitted by right.
14-74 Conditional uses.
14-75 Maximum density, height and area regulations.
14-76 Standards and design requirements.
14-77 Procedure.
14-78 Review and approval.
14-79 Failure to meet development schedule.
14-80 Zoning review.
14-81 Completion of planned unit development.
14-82 Conformance with subdivision regulations.
14-83 Subdivision and resale.
14-84 Fees for planned unit development district application.
DIVISION 12. ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE HP - CORAZON DE TRINIDAD HISTORICAL PRESERVATION DISTRICT.
14-85 Uses permitted by right.
14-86 Conditional uses.
14-87 Building height limit.
14-88 Area regulations.
DIVISION 12.1 ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE HP – CORAZON DE TRINIDAD HISTORIC PRESERVATION MIXED-USE DISTRICT.
14-88.1 Purpose.
14-88.2 Definitions.
14-88.3 Uses.
14-88.4 Conditional Uses.
14-88.5 Building and Area Regulations.
14-88.6 Parking.
14-88.7 Architectural and Design Standards.
14-88.8 Historic structure preservation, restoration and rehabilitation.
14-88.9 Signage.
DIVISION 13. SIGNS.
14-89 "Signs" defined.
14-90 Exclusions from definition.
14-91 Sign definitions.
14-92 General regulations.
14-93 Measurement of signs.
14-94 Limitations based on zone district.
14-95 Limitations based on type of sign.
14-96 Nonconforming signs.
14-97 Abandoned, damages, destroyed, or hazardous signs.
14-98 Enforcement.
14-99 Exception or variance to sign regulations.
DIVISION 14. SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS.
14-100 Off-street parking.
14-101 Additional height and area regulations.
14-102 Basic consideration for conditional uses and uses by special permit.
14-103 Mini-warehouses
14-104 Nonconforming uses and structures.
DIVISION 15. ADMINISTRATION.
14-105 Enforcement.
14-106 City Planner.
14-107 Inspection.
14-108 Penalty.
14-109 Injunction.
14-110 Liability for damages.
DIVISION 16. AMENDMENTS.
14-111 Authority.
14-112 Declaration of policy and standards for rezoning.
14-113 Procedure for amendments in general.
14-114 Amendments to the Official Zoning Map.
14-115 Data to be submitted.
DIVISION 17. VARIANCE PROCEDURES.
14-116 Powers of the Commission.
14-117 Procedures.
14-118 Criteria for consideration of variance requests.
14-119 Effect of decision by the Planning, Zoning and Variance Commission.
DIVISION 18. FEES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
14-120 Purpose.
14-121 Repealed.
14-122 Fees for outdoor advertising signs.
14-123 Fee for Initial Zoning Classification or Rezoning.
14-124 Repealed.
14-125 Variance fee.
DIVISION 19. LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS.
14-126 Severability clause.
14-127 Conflict.
14-128 Interpretation.
14-129 Repeal of conflicting ordinances.
ARTICLE 5. PROTECTION OF FLOOD PLAINS.
14-130 Statutory Authorization, findings of fact, purpose and objectives.
14-131 Definitions.
14-132 General Provisions.
14-133 Administration.
14-134 Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction.
14-135 Standards for Areas of Shallow Flooding (AO/AH Zones).
14-136 Properties Removed from the Floodplain by Fill.
14-136.1 Standards for Critical Facilities.
ARTICLE 6. BOARD OF APPEALS.
14-137 City Council designated as Board of Appeals.
14-138 Powers and duties.
14-139 Appeals from Planning, Zoning and Variance Commission - Procedure.
14-140 Appeals from orders of Building Inspector - Procedures.
14-141 Conduct of hearing.
ARTICLE 7. VESTED PROPERTY RIGHTS
14-142 Purpose
14-143 Definitions
14-144 Notice and hearing
14-145 Approval - effective date amendments
14-146 Notice of approval
14-147 Payment of costs
14-148 Other provisions unaffected
14-149 Limitations
ARTICLE 8. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND FACILITIES
14-150 Findings
14-151 Purposes
14-152 Definitions
14-153 Development of Towers
14-154 Setbacks
14-155 Structural requirements
14-156 Separation or buffer requirements
14-157 Method of determining Tower height
14-158 Illumination
14-159 Exterior finish
14-160 Landscaping
14-161 Access
14-162 Stealth Design
14-163 Telecommunications Facilities on Antenna Support Structures
14-164 Modification of Towers
14-165 Certifications and inspections
14-166 Maintenance
14-167 Criteria for Site Plan Development Modifications
14-168 Abandonment
14-169 Severability
14-170 Conflicts
ARTICLE 9. SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES.
14-171 Purpose and Intent.
14-172 Definitions.
14-173 Lighting regulations.
14-174 Location of sexually oriented businesses and design of same.
14-175 Measurement of distance.
14-176 Other locational regulations.
14-177 Stage required in adult cabaret and adult theater.
14-178 Conduct in sexually oriented business.
14-179 Employee tips.
14-180 Unlawful acts.
14-181 Exemptions.
14-182 Regulation of peep booths.
14-183 Hours of operation.
14-184 Minimum age.
14-185 Signs for sexually oriented businesses.
14-186 Right of entry.
14-187 Penalty Provision.
ARTICLE 10. SIDEWALK CAFÉ REQUIREMENTS.
14-188 Definitions.
14-189 Exception For City Uses.
14-190 Sidewalk Café License Authorization.
14-191 Restrictions On Features Of Sidewalk Café.
14-192 Authorized Applicant.
14-193 Application Required.
14-194 Review, Findings, and Determination.
14-195 Denial Of Application; Reconsideration.
14-196 License Agreement Execution And Delivery.
14-197 Assignment Or Termination Of License.
14-198 Furnishing Rearrangement.
14-199 Offenses and Penalty.
14-200 Severability.
ARTICLE 11. RESERVED
ARTICLE 12. MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND RETAIL MARIJUANA
14-201. Purposes, intent and other laws.
14-202. Definitions.
14-203. Licensing authority created.
14-204. Composition of the Authority.
14-205. Functions of the Authority.
14-206. License required; term of license; renewal application; taxes.
14-207. Application requirements.
14-208. Denial of application.
14-209. Hearings required.
14-210. Transfers of Ownership; Modification of Premises.
14-211. Locational criteria and numerical limit on retail marijuana stores and medical marijuana centers.
14-212. Marijuana Cultivation Outdoors.
14-213. Inspection of licensed premises.
14-214. Fees.
14-215. Prohibited acts generally.
14-216. Additional operational limitations.
14-217. Off-site storage facilities prohibited.
14-218. Nonrenewal, suspension or revocation of license.
14-219. Violations and penalties.
14-220. No City liability; indemnification; no defense.
ARTICLE 13. CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
14-245. Historic Preservation Commission
14-246. Powers, Duties and Authority of the Commission
14-247. Local Historic Landmark Designation
14-248. Local Historic District Designation
14-249. Revocation of a Designation
14-250. Landmark Alteration Certificates
14-251. Criteria to review alteration certificate
14-252. Non-locally Landmarked Properties on the National and/or State Historic Register
14-253. Penalties and Sanctions
CHAPTER 15. PLUMBING.
15-1 International Plumbing Code adopted pursuant to Ord. No. 1949, Eff. 12-17-13
Previously adopted versions of the code stand repealed; adoption contained in Chapter 5, Section 5-9.
CHAPTER 16. PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE.
ARTICLE 1. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE.
16-1 Disturbing the public peace.
16-2 Unlawful assembly.
16-3 Disturbing religious assembly.
16-4 Disturbing lawful assembly.
16-5 Loitering - Police order to disperse.
16-6 Schools, loitering about, disturbing, annoying or molesting students.
16-7 False impersonation of an officer.
16-8 Resisting and obstructing police officers.
16-9 Assisting prisoners to escape.
16-10 Quarreling and fighting.
16-11 Noises - Scope of prohibition.
16-12 Exceptions from provisions.
16-13 Throwing stones.
16-14 Participating in or inciting a riot or disturbance.
ARTICLE 2. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY.
16-15 Injuring, defacing or destroying publicly-owned property.
16-16 Injuring, defacing or destroying private property.
16-16.1 Graffiti
16-17 Trespassing upon publicly or privately owned property.
16-18 Loitering about railroad yards; exception.
16-19 Peddlers going upon premises uninvited.
16-20 Abatement of nuisance by police.
16-21 Possession of license no bar to prosecution.
ARTICLE 3. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY.
16-22 Carrying concealed weapons.
16-23 Discharging firearms.
16-24 False fire alarm.
ARTICLE 4. OFFENSES INVOLVING MINORS.
16-25 Loitering defined.
16-26 Loitering after curfew.
16-27 Responsibility of parents; penalty for violation.
16-28 Furnishing tobacco to minor under age 16.
16-29 Abandoned refrigerators; removal of locks.
ARTICLE 5. OFFENSES AGAINST MORALS.
16-30 Common gambler defined.
16-31 Permitting gambling in premises.
16-32 Playing games for money.
16-33 Gambling with intoxicated persons or minors.
16-34 Indecent exposure.
16-35 Urinating in public.
16-36 Allowing prostitution on premises.
16-37 Prostitution - Plying vocation.
16-38 Prostitution prohibited; cohabitation with prostitute.
16-39 Enticing to house of ill repute.
16-40 Keeping of disorderly house.
ARTICLE 6. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH.
DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
16-41 Poison to be labeled.
16-42 Tainted provisions not to be sold.
16-43 Unwholesome provisions not to be sold.
16-44 Cleaning of cesspools, grease traps and privy vaults; when required.
16-45 Discontinuance of cesspools, grease traps and privy vaults; filling.
16-46 Removal of contents of cesspools, grease traps and privy vaults.
16-47 Substances of abuse.
DIVISION 2. SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT.
16-48 Legislative intent.
16-49 Repealed.
16-50 Repealed.
16-51 Repealed.
16-52 Repealed.
16-53 Repealed.
16-54 Repealed.
16-55 Repealed.
ARTICLE 7. NUISANCES.
16-56 Discharging foul substances into street.
16-57 Accumulating offensive substances.
16-58 Offensive cellars; sewers.
16-59 Accumulation of junk.
16-60 Exclusion from provisions.
16-61 Barbed wire and other obstructions into thoroughfares.
16-62 Placing obstructions on public right-of-way.
16-63 Dangerous or hazardous conditions.
16-63.5 Broken windows
16-64 Notice to abate nuisance.
16-65 Assessment of costs and collection of assessments.
16-66 General notice to clean up.
16-67 Summary abatement of nuisances.
ARTICLE 8. PENALTIES
16-68 Penalty for violations by minors.
CHAPTER 17. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS.
ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL.
17-1 Street names - Reference to map and plat.
17-2 Street names to be placed on corners.
17-3 Sprinkling sidewalks before sweeping.
17-4 Shaking or cleaning rugs in streets or sidewalks prohibited.
17-5 Placing obstructions on streets; consent required; limitation.
17-6 Obstruction to gutters prohibited.
17-7 Openings in sidewalk; disrepair of sidewalk.
17-8 Merchandise on sidewalk; passageway; time limitation.
17-9 Property owner to keep sidewalks cleaned.
17-10 Property owner to remove snow and ice from sidewalks.
17-11 Slippery sidewalks; City not liable.
17-12 Work done by City; assessment of costs.
17-13 Installation of underground structures; plat and data to be filed.
17-14 Plats - Contents.
17-15 Line for poles on streets.
17-16 Operating tractors on pavement.
17-17 Oil on pavement - Pouring or spilling prohibited.
17-18 Oil on pavement; oil delivery wagons and tanks.
17-19 Water and sewer connections in proposed paving districts.
ARTICLE 2. NUMBERING BUILDINGS.
17-20 Owners and occupants to number buildings.
17-21 Manner of numbering.
17-22 Allotment of numbers.
17-23 Street maps with numbers to be prepared.
17-24 Assigning numbers; certificate of designation.
17-25 Size and location of configuration.
17-26 Refusal to place numbers on existing buildings.
17-27 Refusal to place, or placing unauthorized numbers on new buildings.
17-28 Altering numbers or street names - Consent required.
ARTICLE 3. EXCAVATION.
17-29 Excavation permit required; contents of application.
17-30 Excavation permit; conditions of issuance.
17-31 Excavation permit; work requirements.
17-32 Excavation permit; indemnification.
17-33 Excavation permit; warranty.
17-34 REPEALED (Ord. 1516, 8-26-1995)
17-35 REPEALED (Ord. 1516, 8-26-1995)
ARTICLE 4. CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER.
17-36 Maximum and minimum widths of sidewalks.
17-37 Sidewalks to conform to established grade; supervision of laying.
17-38 Slope.
17-39 Sidewalk construction - Permit required.
17-40 Application for permit.
17-41 Sidewalk openings for fuel and light to be covered.
17-42 Access to basement to be covered.
17-43 Curb, gutter, and/or sidewalk requirements - New construction.
17-44 Hearing to consider construction of curb, gutter and/or sidewalk.
17-45 Order to construct curb, gutter and/or sidewalk.
17-46 Failure of owner to construct.
17-47 Assessment of cost against property owner.
17-48 Notice of assessment.
17-49 Protest of assessment.
17-50 Failure of owner to pay assessment.
17-51 Curbs and gutters - Materials.
17-52 Curbs on curb lines; gutters to attach to curbs.
17-53 Street lawns and parks to conform to grade.
17-54 Article not applicable in commercial districts; City's jurisdiction over parks.
17-55 Removal of grade or line stakes prohibited.
17-56 Curb line and curb radius.
17-57 Fund established to front costs of repairs or replacement.
17-58 Repair or replacement of curb, gutter and/or sidewalk.
ARTICLE 5. CULVERTS.
17-59 When construction of culvert required.
17-60 Notice to owner to construct culvert.
17-61 Failure of owner to construct; construction by City; certification to City Clerk.
17-62 Notice to owner of cost; assessment and hearing.
17-63 Hearing on assessments; penalty; collection.
17-64 Driveway - Culvert fund.
ARTICLE 6. CLOSURE OF CITY STREETS FOR ATHLETIC OR
SPECIAL EVENTS.
17-65 Closure of City streets for athletic or special events.
17-66 Penalty for failure to obtain permit or to comply with terms of permit.
ARTICLE 7. VACATION PROCEEDINGS.
17-67 Repealed
17-68 Repealed
17-69 Repealed
17-70 Repealed
CHAPTER 18. TELEVISION FRANCHISE.
18-1 Approval of Cable Television System Franchise Agreement with Comcast of Colorado/Pennsylvania/West Virginia, LLC. (Ord. 1880, eff., 3/27/09, Ord. 1577, eff., 12/27/97)
18-2 – 18-14 REPEALED (Ord. 1577, eff., 12/27/97)
CHAPTER 19. TREES AND VEGETATION.
ARTICLE 1. PROTECTION, MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL OF TREES, SHRUBS AND OTHER VEGETATION.
19-1 Purpose and intent.
19-2 Definitions.
19-3 License required to cut or remove trees; liability insurance; license fee.
19-4 Public nuisances.
19-5 Unlawful to permit public nuisance.
19-6 Inspection.
19-7 Abatement procedure and notice.
19-8 Rights of property owner.
19-9 Responsibility for damaging trees on public property.
19-10 Interference unlawful.
19-11 Penalty clause.
19-12 Severability.
ARTICLE 2. HAZARDOUS GROWTH.
19-13 Hazardous growth - Defined.
19-14 Declaration by City Council.
19-15 Cutting and removal of hazardous growth required.
19-16 General notice to cut and remove.
19-17 Notice; failure to comply.
19-18 Assessing costs.
19-19 Notice of assessment.
19-20 Collection of assessments.
19-21 Penalty.
19-22 Payment of assessment will not avoid fine.
ARTICLE 3. CITY TREE BOARD.
19-23 Creation and Establishment.
19-25 Compensation.
19-26 Duties and Responsibilities.
19-27 Operation.
CHAPTER 20. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.
ARTICLE 1. MUNICIPAL TRAFFIC CODE.
20-1 Model Traffic Code for Colorado - Adoption.
20-2 Additions and modifications.
20-3 Penalties.
20-4 Application.
20-5 Validity, Repeal and Interpretation.
ARTICLE 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
20-6 Certain streets as part of State Highway.
20-7 Commercial activity within right of way prohibited.
20-8 Parking restrictions; traffic control devices.
20-9 Parking prohibited during snow removal.
20-10 Traffic regulations subject to approval by Department of Transportation.
20-11 Penalty for violation.
20-11.1 State of Colorado, State Highway Access Code, Volume 2, Code of Colorado Regulations 601-1, March 2002, as amended
ARTICLE 3. AUTHORITY TO IMPOUND VEHICLES AND DISPOSE OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLES.
20-12 Definitions.
20-13 Impounding of vehicles; emergency circumstances.
20-14 Impoundment of illegally parked vehicles.
20-15 Abandonment of vehicles; procedures preceding impoundment.
20-16 Leaving of wrecked, junked or partially dismantled vehicles on the street or other public property.
20-17 Wrecked, junked or partially dismantled vehicles on private property.
20-18 Disposal of vehicles removed and impounded pursuant to this Article.
ARTICLE 4. ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
20-19 Parking in freight loading zone.
20-20 Limitations on parking.
20-21 Repealed (Ord. 1854, eff. 6/27/08)
20-22 Registered owner liable for parking violations.
20-23 Persons prohibited from restricting parking on public streets.
20-24 Parking not to obstruct traffic.
ARTICLE 5. PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND UTILITY TRAILERS
20-25 Definitions.
20-26 Restricted areas and times.
20-27 School zones.
20-28 Penalty for violation.
ARTICLE 6. COMMERCIAL TRUCK TRAFFIC
20-29 Definitions
20-30 Designation of routes, maps
20-31 Operation of commercial trucks
20-32 Use of engine compression brake prohibited
20-33 Penalty for violation
CHAPTER 21. SPECIAL EVENTS
ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL.
21-1 Short Title
21-2 Purpose.
21-3 Findings.
21-4 Definitions
21-5 Permit Required.
21-6 Exemptions.
ARTICLE 2. APPLICATION
21-7 Application for Permit.
21-8 Fees.
21-9 Investigation of Application.
21-10 Permit.
21-11 Relationship to Other City Ordinances
21-12 Denial of Permit.
21-13 Authority to Impose Conditions on Permit.
21-14 Non-Discrimination and Content Policy
21-15 Decision by City Manager or their designee.
21-16 Notice of Decision.
21-17 Appeal, Denial, or Conditional Approval of Permit.
21-18 Contents of Permit.
21-19 Permit Not Transferable.
21-20 Notice of Issuance of Permit.
21-21 Insurance Requirement
21-22 Duties of Permittee.
21-23 Posting of Permit.
21-24 Suspension or Revocation of Permit.
21-25 Penalties, Injunctive Relief.
21-26 Rules and Regulations.