THE LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN MUNICIPAL CODE

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1 THE LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN MUNICIPAL CODE Prepared by the MUNICIPAL TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERVICE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE in cooperation with the TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE June 1992 i

2 TOWN OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE MAYOR Ansley Moses COMMISSIONERS Jody Clark Jim Kennedy George McGee III Scott McGinness RECORDER Alvin O. Moore ii

3 Preface This code is the result of a comprehensive codification of the ordinances of the Town of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. The attention of the user is directed to the arrangement of the code into titles, chapters, and sections. Related matter is kept together, so far as possible, within the same title. Each section number is complete within itself, containing the title number, the chapter number, and the section of the chapter of which it is a part. Specifically, the first number is the title number followed by a hyphen, then the chapter number with the last two numbers showing the section number within the chapter, so that, for example, title 2, chapter 1, section 6, is designated as section By utilizing the table of contents and the analysis preceding each title and chapter of the code, together with the cross references and explanations included as footnotes, the user should readily find all provisions in the code relating to any question that might arise. Following this preface is an outline of the ordinance adoption procedures, if any, prescribed by the town's charter. The code has been arranged and prepared in loose-leaf form to facilitate keeping it up to date. MTAS will provide updating service under the following conditions: (1) That all ordinances relating to subjects treated in the code or which should be added to the code are adopted as amending, adding, or deleting specific chapters or sections of the code (see section 8 of the adopting ordinance for the code). (2) That one copy of every ordinance adopted by the town is furnished to MTAS after its adoption (see section 8 of the adopting ordinance). (3) That the town agrees to reimburse MTAS for the actual costs of reproducing replacement pages for the code (no charge is made for the consultant's work, and reproduction costs are usually nominal). Presently, when the foregoing conditions are met MTAS will reproduce replacement pages for the code to reflect the amendments and additions made by such ordinances. This service will be performed at least annually and more often if justified by the volume of amendments. Replacement pages will be supplied with detailed instructions for utilizing them so as again to make the code complete and up to date. iii

4 However, the way MTAS does municipal codes and code updates is under review; therefore, this procedure is subject to change in the near future. The able assistance of Claudia S. Wolfenbarger, the MTAS Senior Word Processing Specialist who did all the typing on this project, is gratefully acknowledged. Mike Tallent Senior Management Consultant iv

5 ORDINANCE ADOPTION PROCEDURES PRESCRIBED BY THE TOWN CHARTER The ordinance adoption procedures for the Town of Lookout Mountain are set out as follows precisely as they appear in the charter. ARTICLE IX ORDINANCES SECTION 1 ORDINANCES Be it further enacted, That ordinances making appropriations shall be confined to the subject of appropriation. Any resolution may be passed and adopted on one (1) reading. Each ordinance shall be passed on two (2) separate days before the same is operative. Each ordinance must be in written form before its second and final reading SECTION 2 PREVIOUS ORDINANCES Be it further enacted, That all ordinances and resolutions now in force in said town shall be and remain in force unless they are in conflict with the provisions of this Act, in which event they shall be of no force or effect. v

6 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES IN LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE Ordinances adopted by the Town of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, should be adopted in accordance with the requirements of section 8 of the adopting ordinance in the Lookout Mountain Municipal Code. The following is a suggested format for drafting ordinances: START OFF BY GIVING EACH ORDINANCE A NUMBER: ALL ORDINANCES SHOULD BE NUMBERED IN SEQUENCE: 1, 2, 3, ETC. Ordinance No. USE A CAPTION LIKE THE FOLLOWING WHEN THE ORDINANCE SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE CODE OR DEALS WITH SOMETHING IN THE CODE. An ordinance to amend the "Lookout Mountain Municipal Code" by (State here what changes are to be made. Example: revising section ) USE A CAPTION LIKE THE FOLLOWING WHEN THE ORDINANCE DOES NOT AFFECT THE CODE. An ordinance to (State here what the ordinance does. Example: adopt an annual budget.) USE THE FOLLOWING ORDAINING CLAUSE IN EVERY ORDINANCE. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Board of Commissioners of the Town of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, that: NUMBER EACH SECTION OF THE ORDINANCE IN SEQUENCE: 1, 2, 3, ETC. USE A SECTION LIKE THE FOLLOWING WHEN ADDING AN ENTIRE NEW TO THE CODE. vi

7 Section. The following new chapter is added to title in the "Lookout Mountain Municipal Code": SECTION USE A SECTION LIKE THE FOLLOWING WHEN ADDING A NEW SECTION TO THE CODE. Section. The following new section is added to the "Lookout Mountain Municipal Code": -.. USE A SECTION LIKE THE FOLLOWING WHEN DELETING A SECTION OF THE CODE AND NOT REPLACING IT. Section. Section - of the "Lookout Mountain Municipal Code" is hereby deleted in its entirety. vii

8 USE A SECTION LIKE THE FOLLOWING WHEN CHANGING A SECTION IN THE CODE. Section. Section - of the "Lookout Mountain Municipal Code" is revised in its entirety to read as follows: -... USE THIS FINAL SECTION IN EVERY ORDINANCE. Section. This ordinances shall take effect upon adoption, the public welfare requiring it. PASS ALL ORDINANCES ON TWO READINGS. Passed, 19. Passed, 19. HAVE ALL ORDINANCES SIGNED BY THE MAYOR AND CLERK. Mayor Clerk viii

9 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION OFFICIALS OF THE TOWN AT TIME OF CODIFICATION... PREFACE... ii iii CHARTER CHARTER TABLE OF CONTENTS... 1 TEXT OF CHARTER... 5 CODE OF ORDINANCES CODE-ADOPTING ORDINANCE... ORD-1 TITLE 1. ADMINISTRATION, OFFICERS AND PERSONNEL MAYOR AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAYOR ASSISTANT TREASURER POLICE AND ARREST TOWN COURT SOCIAL SECURITY WORK, VACATION AND SICK LEAVE, AND HOLIDAY REGULATIONS PERSONNEL REGULATIONS TENNESSEE HOMECOMING '86 BOARD TITLE 2. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ix

10 1. INTOXICATING LIQUORS BEER TITLE 3. ANIMALS AND FOWLS IN GENERAL DOGS AND CATS TITLE 4. BUILDING, UTILITY AND HOUSING CODES BUILDING CODE PLUMBING CODE ELECTRICAL CODE MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS TITLE 5. BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, ETC YARD SALES TITLE 6. FINANCE AND TAXATION REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES PRIVILEGE TAXES CARTA PRIVILEGE TAXES TITLE 7. FIRE PROTECTION, FIREWORKS AND EXPLOSIVES FIRE DISTRICT FIRE CODE FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE SERVICE OUTSIDE TOWN LIMITS FIREWORKS TITLE 8. HEALTH AND SANITATION x

11 1. MISCELLANEOUS REFUSE SEWAGE AND HUMAN EXCRETA DISPOSAL CONTROL AND ERADICATION OF KUDZU AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ABANDONED PROPERTY AND VEHICLES TITLE 9. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC MISCELLANEOUS EMERGENCY VEHICLES SPEED LIMITS TURNING MOVEMENTS STOPPING AND YIELDING PARKING ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE REGISTRATION TITLE 10. OFFENSES - MISCELLANEOUS MISDEMEANORS OF THE STATE ADOPTED ALCOHOL GAMBLING, FORTUNE TELLING, ETC OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON OFFENSES AGAINST THE PEACE AND QUIET INTERFERENCE WITH PUBLIC OPERATIONS AND PERSONNEL FIREARMS, WEAPONS AND MISSILES TRESPASSING, MALICIOUS MISCHIEF AND INTERFERENCE WITH TRAFFIC CAMPING AND PICNICKING MISCELLANEOUS TITLE 11. PLANNING & ZONING xi

12 1. MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION ZONING ORDINANCE COMMUNICATION RADIO TOWERS TITLE 12. STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC WAYS AND PLACES MISCELLANEOUS EXCAVATIONS AND CUTS STREET ADDRESS NUMBERS WALLS AND FENCES SIDEWALKS AND ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS TITLE 13. UTILITIES AND SERVICES WATER ELECTRICITY GAS CABLE TELEVISION TRANSIT SYSTEM CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY... CERT-1 xii