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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL GOVERNMENT

SUBCHAPTER I: FORM OF GOVERNMENT AND CITY OFFICIALS
* 1.01 Form of Government
* 1.02 Elected Officials
1.03 Appointed Officials
* 1.04 General Provisions Relating to City Officials
* 1.05 Receipt of Gifts and Gratuities Prohibited
* 1.06 Disclosure of Interest in Legislation
* 1.07 Qualifications and Duties
* 1.08 Residency Required
* 1.09 Municipal Court
* 1.10 to 1.15 (Reserved)

SUBCHAPTER II: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

* 1.16 Plan Commission
* 1.17 Board of Zoning Appeals
* 1.18 Board of Review
* 1.19 Police Committee
* 1.20 Library Board
* 1.21 (Reserved)
* 1.22 Administrative Review Appeals Board
* 1.23 Board of Public Works
* 1.24 St. Croix Falls Sewer and Water Commission
* 1.25 (Reserved)
* 1.26 Emergency Management
* 1.27
* to
* 1.35 (Reserved)
* SUBCHAPTER III: ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL BOUNDARIES
* 1.36 City Clerk’s Election Duties
* 1.37 Election Officials
* 1.38 Nomination of Elected City Officials
* 1.39 Polling Hours
* 1.40 Polling Places
* 1.41 City Boundaries
* 1.42 Ward Boundaries
* 1.43 Aldermanic Districts
* 1.44 Election Maps on File
* 1.45
* to
* 1.50 (Reserved)

SUBCHAPTER IV: PUBLIC RECORDS

1.51 Public Records, Access to
1.52 Public Records, Destruction of

CHAPTER 2 COMMON COUNCIL

2.01 Composition
2.02 Council Meetings
2.03 Conduct of Meetings
2.04 Standing Rules
2.05 Deliberations of Council
2.06 Standing Committees
2.07 Special Committees

CHAPTER 3 FINANCE AND TAXATION

3.01 Preparation of Tax Roll, Receipts and Statements
3.02 Duplicate Treasurer’s Bond Eliminated
3.03 Fiscal Year
3.04 Budget
3.05 Changes in Budget
3.06 City Funds to be Spent in Accordance With Appropriations
3.07 Approval of Claims
3.08 Purchases
3.09 Payment of Property Taxes
3.10 Payment Priority
3.11 Prorated Payment of Personal Property Taxes
3.12 Issuance Fee For Revenue Bonds
3.13 Room Tax

CHAPTER 4 POLICE DEPARTMENT

4.01 Composition of Police Department
4.02 Salaries
4.03 Disciplinary Action
4.04 Chief of Police, Powers and Duties
4.05 Police Officers
4.06 Department Rules
4.07 Mutual Assistance
4.08 Disposal of Abandoned Property
4.09 Sex Offender Registration
4.15 Penalty

CHAPTER 5 FIRE DEPARTMENT

5.01 Fire Prevention
5.02 Safety Regulations
5.03 Regulation of Alarm Systems
5.04 Fire Prevention Code

CHAPTER 6 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCEDURE

6.01 Purpose
6.02 Review of Initial Determination
6.03 Determinations Reviewable
6.04 Determinations Not Subject to Review
6.05 Administrative Review Appeals Board
6.06 Conflicting Code Provisions

CHAPTER 7 TRAFFIC CODE

7.01 State Traffic Laws Adopted
7.02 Official Traffic Map and Control Devices; Prohibited Signs, Signals and Markers
7.03 Through Highways and Controlled Intersections Designated
7.04 Safety Zones and Islands, Traffic Lanes and Loading Zones
7.041 School Bus Warning Lights
7.05 Heavy Traffic Routes
7.06 Parking Restrictions
7.07 Operation of Vehicles in Parking Lots Regulated
7.08 Display of Power Prohibited
7.09 Removal of Illegally Parked Vehicles
7.10 Abandoned Vehicles
7.11 Traffic and Parking Regulations on School District Grounds
7.12 Snowmobiles
7.13 Off-Road Vehicles
7.14 Riding Bicycles on Sidewalks Prohibited
7.15 Skateboards, Rollerblades and Roller Skates Regulated
7.16 Penalty
7.17 Enforcement

CHAPTER 8 PUBLIC WORKS

8.01 Official Map
8.02 Street Grades
8.03 Street and Sidewalk Excavations and Openings
8.04 Public Work to be Done Without Bids
8.05 Obstructions and Encroachments
8.06 Sale or Display of Merchandise Regulated
8.07 Snow and Ice Removal
8.08 Utility Extensions Required
8.09 Public Improvements and Assessments
8.10 Special Assessment Procedure
8.11 Driveways
8.12 Moving Buildings
8.13 Street Numbering System Established
8.14 Tree Regulations
8.15 Storm Drainage
8.20 Penalty

CHAPTER 9 ORDERLY CONDUCT

9.01 Offenses Against State Laws Subject to Forfeiture
9.02 Possession and Use of Firearms and Other Dangerous Weapons
9.03 Throwing or Shooting of Arrows, Stones and Other Missiles Prohibited
9.04 Marijuana, Possession and Use Prohibited
9.05 Sale and Use of Fireworks Regulated
9.06 Loud and Unnecessary Noise Prohibited
9.07 Loitering Prohibited
9.08 Unauthorized Presence on School Property prohibited
9.09 Consumption of Alcohol Beverages on Public Property and Parking Lots Prohibited
9.10 Animals and Poultry Not to Run at Large
9.11 Keeping of Animals and Fowl Regulated
9.111 Feeding Deer and Other Large Wild Animals
9.12 Littering
9.13 Control of Pet Littering and Cleanup Required
9.14 Burning Regulations
9.15 Curfew
9.16 Destruction of Property Prohibited
9.17 Library Regulations
9.18 Accidental Spills of Hazardous or Detrimental Substances
9.19 Use of City Parks Overnight Prohibited
9.20 Truancy, Habitual Truancy and School Dropout Prohibited
9.21 Parental Responsibility For Juvenile Misconduct
9.22 Motor Vehicles prohibited on Interlink Trail
9.24 Uniform Citation Method Adopted
9.25 Penalty

CHAPTER 10 PUBLIC NUISANCES

10.01 Public Nuisances prohibited
10.02 Public Nuisance Defined
10.03 Public Nuisances Affecting Health
10.04 Public Nuisances offending Morals and Decency
10.05 Public Nuisances Affecting Peace and Safety
10.06 Junk, Certain Vehicles, Recreational Equipment and Firewood
10.07 Abatement of Public Nuisances
10.08 Weed Control
10.15 Penalty

CHAPTER 11 HEALTH AND SANITATION

11.01 Sewer and Water Connections Required
11.02 Regulation of Nuisance-Type Businesses
11.03 Garbage and Refuse Collection
11.04 Burning Regulations
11.10 Penalty

CHAPTER 12 LICENSES AND PERMITS

12.01 General Provisions
12.02 Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverages
12.03 Cigarette Retailer License
12.04 Entertainment License
12.05 Rummage and Garage Sales Regulated
12.06 Regulation and Licensing of Direct Sellers, Transient Merchants and Solicitors
12.07 Junk Dealers License
12.08 Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
12.09 Regulation and Licensing of Dogs
12.10 Keeping of Vicious Dogs Regulated
12.11 Adult-Oriented Establishments
12.15 Penalty

CHAPTER 13 MUNICIPAL UTILITIES

SUBCHAPTER I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

13.01 Joint Liability For Utility Bills
13.02 Collection of Utility Bills in Arrears
13.03 Outside Water and Sewer Service
13.04 Sewer and Water Main Extension
13.05 Sewer and Water Connections
13.06
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13.10 (Reserved)

SUBCHAPTER II: ST. CROIX FALLS WATER UTILITY

13.11 Management
13.12 Rules and Regulations
13.13 Cross-Connections
13.14 Private Well Abandonment
13.15 Fluoridation of Water Supply
13.16 Water Service Rates
13.17
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13.22 (Reserved)
13.23 Penalty

SUBCHAPTER III: ST. CROIX FALLS SEWER UTILITY

13.24 Introduction and General Provisions
13.25 Definitions
13.26 Management, Operation and Control
13.27 User Rules and Regulations
13.28 Regulations
13.29 Sewer User Charge System
13.30 Control of Industrial and Septage Wastes
13.31 Payment For Charges
13.32 Annual Audit
13.33 Violations and Penalties

CHAPTER 14 BUILDING CODE

14.01 Title
14.02 Purpose
14.03 Scope
14.04 State Codes Adopted
14.05 Building Inspector
14.06 Building Permits and Inspection
14.061 Site Plans
14.07 Permit Fees
14.08 Smoke Detectors Required
14.09 Residential Garages
14.10 Private Swimming Pools
14.11 Fences and Walls
14.12 New Methods and Materials
14.13 Unsafe Buildings
14.14 Moving Buildings
14.141 Regulation for Removal or Demolition of Buildings
14.15 Satellite Television Antennas
14.151 Alternative Energy Systems Regulated
14.16 Non-Assumption of Liability
14.20 Penalties and Violations

CHAPTER 15 PLUMBING CODE

15.01 State Regulations Adopted
15.02 Plumbing Defined
15.03 Plumbing Inspector
15.04 Plumbing Permits
15.05 Fees
15.06 Plumbers to Be Licensed
15.07 Inspection of Work
15.08 Clear Waters
15.09 Grease Separators
15.10 Street Excavations
15.11 Drain For Each Building
15.12 Old Drain or Pipe
15.13 Obstructed Drain
15.14 Protection of Pipes
15.15 Protection Of Sewers and Drains
15.16 Cross-Connections Regulated
15.17 Non-Assumption of Liability
15.20 Penalty

CHAPTER 16 ELECTRICAL CODE

16.01 State Code Adopted
16.02 Definitions
16.03 Electrical Inspector
16.04 Electrical Permits
16.05 Fees
16.06 Special Provisions For Temporary Installations
16.07 Notice of Noncompliance; Appeal
16.08 Non-Assumption of Liability
16.15 Penalty

CHAPTER 17 ZONING CODE

17.01 Introduction
17.02 Definitions
17.03 General Provisions
17.04 Height and Area Exceptions
17.05 Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots
17.06 Community Living Arrangements; Family Day Care Homes
17.07 Zoning Districts
17.08 R-1 Single-Family Residential District
17.09 R-2 Single-Family Residential District
17.095 R-3 Multiple Dwelling Residential District
17.10 RD Rural Development District
17.11 MH Mobile Home Park and Mobile Home Subdivision District
17.111 PUD Planned Unit Development District
17.12 B-l General Commercial District
17.13 B-2 Highway Commercial District
17.14 (Reserved)
17.15 M-1 Industrial District
17.151 M-2 Light Industrial District
17.16 CON Conservancy District
17.161 Historic Preservation Overlay District
17.17 Floodplain Districts
17.171 City of St. Croix Falls St. Croix National Scenic Riverway District
17.18 Conditional Uses
17.181 Alternative Energy Systems Regulated
17.19 Erosion Control
17.20 Traffic, Parking and Access
17.201 Placement, Construction, and Modification of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
17.21 Performance Standards, Compliance
17.22 Signs and Billboards
17.23 Zoning Permit Required
17.24 Certificate of Occupancy
17.25 Board of Zoning Appeals
17.26 Changes and Amendments
17.27 Enforcement
17.28 Violations and Penalties

CHAPTER 18 FLOODPLAIN ZONING CODE

18.01 Introduction
18.02 General Provisions
18.03 Zoning Administrator
18.04 Administration
18.05 Zoning Permits
18.06 Development in Floodplain Areas
18.07 Nonconforming Uses and Structures
18.08 Definitions
18.09 Enforcement and Penalties

CHAPTER 19 (Reserved)

CHAPTER 20 SUBDIVISION AND PLATTING

20.01 Introduction
20.02 General Provisions
20.03 Definitions
20.04 Subdivision Procedure
20.05 Design Standards
20.051 Preservation of the Scenic Viewshed
20.06 Improvements
20.07 Easements
20.08 Dedication and Reservation of Lands
20.09 (Repealed)
20.10 Fees and Assessments
20.11 Construction
20.15 Enforcement, Penalties and Remedies

CHAPTER 21 CABLE TV FRANCHISE

21.01 Short Title
21.02 Definitions
21.03 Rights and Privileges of Grantee
21.04 Agreement and Incorporation of Application by Reference
21.05 Franchise Territory
21.06 Duration and Acceptance of Franchisee
21.07 Franchise Renewal
21.08 Police Powers
21.09 Cable Television Franchise Required
21.10 Use of Grantee Facilities
21.11 Initial Franchise Costs
21.12 Notices
21.13 Bond
21.14 Construction Performance Bond
21.15 Liability and Insurance
21.16 Indemnification
21.17 Rights of Individuals
21.18 Public Notice
21.19 Service Available and Record Request
21.20 System Construction
21.21 Construction and Technical Standards
21.22 Use of Streets
21.23 Operational Standards
21.24 Customer Service Standards
21.25 Continuity of Service Mandatory
21.26 Complaint Procedure
21.27 Grantee Rules and Regulations
21.28 Franchise Fee
21.29 Transfer of Ownership or Control
21.30 Availability of Books and Records
21.31 Other Petitions and Applications
21.32 Fiscal Reports
21.33 Removal of Cable Television System21.34 Required Services and Facilities
21.35 Rules and Regulations21.36 Performance Evaluation Sessions
21.37 Rate Change Procedures
21.38 Forfeiture and Termination
21.39 Foreclosure
21.40 Approval of Transfer and Right of Acquisition by The City
21.41 Receivership
21.42 Compliance With State and Federal Laws
21.43 Landlord/Tenant
21.44 Applicants’ Bids For Initial Franchise
21.45 Financial, Contractual, Shareholder and System Disclosure For Initial Franchises
21.46 Damages
21.47 Procedures
21.48 Force Majeure

CHAPTER 22 IMPACT FEES

22.01 Intent
22.02 Definitions
22.03 Establishment of Impact Fees
22.04 Revenues
22.05 Time Limit for Expenditures
22.06 Payment of Impact Fees
22.07 Payment of Impact Fees for Larger Meter Installation
22.08 Appeals
22.09 Public Water Impact Fee
22.10 Public Waste Water Impact Fee
22.11 Public Parks Impact Fee
22.12 Library Impact Fee
22.13 Reduction or Waiver of Impact Fees
22.14 Severability

CHAPTER 25 GENERAL PROVISIONS

25.01 Rules of Construction
25.02 Conflict and Separability
25.03 City Clerk to File Documents Incorporated by Reference
25.04 Penalty Provisions
25.05 Repeal of General Ordinances
25.06 Effect of Repeals
25.07 Title: Effective Date: Citation
25.08 Keeping Code Current; Revisor’s Amendments

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