Contents of Mountain Village Municipal Code
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Title 1
General Provisions
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1.01
Code Adoption
- 1.01.010 Code Adopted.
- 1.01.020 Secondary Code.
- 1.01.030 Intervening Ordinances Adopting Codes.
- 1.01.040 Repeal of Prior Ordinances.
- 1.01.050 Ordinances Passed Prior to Adoption of the Code.
- 1.01.060 Ordinances Saved from Repeal.
- 1.01.070 Severability of Ordinance Provisions.
- 1.01.080 Severability of Code Provisions.
- 1.01.090 Codes Kept on File.
- 1.01.100 Sale of Code Copies.
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1.04
General Provisions
- 1.04.010 Definitions.
- 1.04.020 Title of Office.
- 1.04.030 Interpretation of Language.
- 1.04.040 Grammatical Interpretation.
- 1.04.050 Acts by Agents.
- 1.04.060 Prohibited Acts Include Causing and Permitting.
- 1.04.070 Computation of Time.
- 1.04.080 Construction.
- 1.04.090 Repeal Shall Not Revive Ordinances.
- 1.04.100 Permanent Locations for Posting Notice of Public Meetings.
- 1.08 General Penalty
- 1.12 Election Code
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1.16
Campaign Finance
- 1.16.010 Legislative Declaration.
- 1.16.020 Definitions.
- 1.16.030 Candidate Affidavit; Failure to File.
- 1.16.040 Registration of Committees.
- 1.16.050 Campaign Contributions.
- 1.16.060 Disclosure; Filing of Reports.
- 1.16.070 Reports to Be Public Record.
- 1.16.080 Unexpended Campaign Contributions.
- 1.16.090 Independent Expenditures.
- 1.16.100 Electioneering Communications.
- 1.16.110 Duties of Town Clerk.
- 1.16.120 Violations and Complaints.
- 1.16.130 Criminal Penalties.
- 1.16.140 Civil Penalties.
- 1.16.150 Immunity from Penalty.
- 1.16.160 Severability.
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1.01
Code Adoption
- Title 2 Administration and Personnel
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Title 3
Revenue and Finance
- 3.01 Fiscal Year
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3.04
Sales Tax
- 3.04.010 Purpose.
- 3.04.020 Definitions.
- 3.04.030 Property and Services Taxes.
- 3.04.040 Exclusions.
- 3.04.050 Tax on Tangible Personal Property.
- 3.04.060 Place of Sale.
- 3.04.070 Collection, Administration and Enforcement.
- 3.04.080 Amendments.
- 3.04.090 Severability.
- 3.04.100 Authorization to Act.
- 3.04.110 Sales Tax Registration.
- 3.04.120 Audit of Record.
- 3.04.130 Tax Information Confidential.
- 3.04.140 Overpayment.
- 3.04.150 Underpayment on Returns.
- 3.04.160 Tax Deficiencies and Penalties.
- 3.04.170 Notice of Assessment and Protest.
- 3.04.180 Hearings and Appeals.
- 3.04.190 Lien for Tax Due.
- 3.04.200 Civil Action.
- 3.04.210 Jeopardy Assessment.
- 3.04.220 Distraint and Sale.
- 3.04.230 Violations, Enforcement and Penalty.
- 3.04.240 Statute of Limitations.
- 3.04.250 Enforceability.
- 3.08 Real Property
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3.12
Accommodations Tax
- 3.12.005 Purpose.
- 3.12.010 Definitions.
- 3.12.020 Imposition and Rate.
- 3.12.025 Exemption.
- 3.12.030 Liability.
- 3.12.040 Taxes Collected Held in Trust.
- 3.12.050 Licensing.
- 3.12.060 Reporting.
- 3.12.070 Maintenance of Records.
- 3.12.080 Enforcement.
- 3.12.090 Administration.
- 3.12.100 Amendment, Repeal and Revision.
- 3.12.110 Violations.
- 3.12.120 Severability.
- 3.12.130 Authorization to Act.
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3.14
Restaurant and Bar Sales Tax
- 3.14.010 Definitions.
- 3.14.020 Purpose.
- 3.14.030 Imposition of Rate Tax.
- 3.14.040 Exemption from Excise Tax.
- 3.14.050 Tax Must Be Held in Trust.
- 3.14.060 Tax Must Be Separately Stated.
- 3.14.070 Licensing.
- 3.14.080 Reporting Procedure.
- 3.14.090 Maintenance and Preservation of Tax Returns, Reports and Records.
- 3.14.100 Enforcement of Tax Liability.
- 3.14.110 Limitations.
- 3.14.120 Duties and Powers of Town Manager.
- 3.14.130 Amendment, Repeal and/or Revisions.
- 3.14.140 Violations.
- 3.14.150 Severability.
- 3.14.160 Authorization to Act.
- 3.16 Use Tax
- 3.17 Road Impact Fee
- 3.20 Revenue and Spending
- 3.24 Payment of Fees Relating to Issuance of Approvals
- Title 4 Reserved
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Title 5
Business Licenses and Regulations
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5.01
Business Licensing and Regulations
- 5.01.010 General Provisions.
- 5.01.020 Definitions.
- 5.01.030 Fees.
- 5.01.040 Use of Proceeds.
- 5.01.050 Exemptions.
- 5.01.060 Compliance with Applicable Law.
- 5.01.070 Administration.
- 5.01.080 Revocation.
- 5.01.090 Penalties.
- 5.01.100 Special Conditions of Licensee: Accommodation Unit.
- 5.01.110 General Contractors.
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5.04
Liquor Licensing and Regulations
- 5.04.010 General Provisions.
- 5.04.020 Optional Premises Licenses.
- 5.04.030 Five Hundred Foot Restriction.
- 5.04.040 Alcoholic Beverage Tastings.
- 5.04.050 Exclusive Local Review Process for Special Event Permit Applications.
- 5.04.060 Administrative Approvals for Liquor Licenses.
- 5.04.070 Creation of Entertainment District and Requirements for a Promotional Association.
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5.05
Electric Franchise
- 5.05.010 Definitions.
- 5.05.020 Grant of Franchise.
- 5.05.030 Term of Franchise.
- 5.05.040 Franchise Fee.
- 5.05.050 Modification of Franchise Fee.
- 5.05.060 Disclosure of Records.
- 5.05.070 Rates.
- 5.05.080 Construction and Design.
- 5.05.090 Compliance.
- 5.05.100 Use of Company Facilities.
- 5.05.110 Indemnification of the Town.
- 5.05.120 Undergrounding of Facilities.
- 5.05.130 Transfer of Franchise.
- 5.05.140 Municipilization.
- 5.05.150 Breach.
- 5.05.160 Approval/Amendments.
- 5.05.170 Miscellaneous.
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5.06
Natural Gas Franchise
- 5.06.010 Definitions.
- 5.06.020 Grant of Authority.
- 5.06.030 General Conditions.
- 5.06.040 Supply of Gas.
- 5.06.050 Service Standards.
- 5.06.060 Relocation of Facilities.
- 5.06.070 Insurance.
- 5.06.080 Indemnification.
- 5.06.90 Franchise Fee.
- 5.06.100 Term.
- 5.06.110 Termination of Franchise.
- 5.06.120 Assignment.
- 5.06.130 Municipalization.
- 5.06.140 Surety.
- 5.06.150 Forfeiture.
- 5.06.160 Severability.
- 5.06.170 Reserved Rights.
- 5.06.180 Amendments.
- 5.06.190 No Waiver.
- 5.06.200 Authorities.
- 5.06.210 Third Parties.
- 5.08 DAS Franchise
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5.01
Business Licensing and Regulations
- Title 6 Animals
- Title 7 Reserved
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Title 8
Health and Safety
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8.01
Residential Refuse and Recycling
- 8.01.005 Purpose.
- 8.01.010 Definitions.
- 8.01.020 Removal Generally.
- 8.01.030 Construction Sites.
- 8.01.040 Recyclables.
- 8.01.050 Handling and Collection Requirements.
- 8.01.051 Residential Refuse and Recycling Materials Responsibility.
- 8.01.052 Residential Refuse Collection Services.
- 8.01.053 Residential Recycling Collection Services.
- 8.01.054 Residential Premises Excluded from Service.
- 8.01.060 Collection Charges.
- 8.01.070 Delinquent Payments.
- 8.01.080 Exemption from Charges.
- 8.01.090 Uncontained Garbage and Compost.
- 8.01.0100 Accumulation and Failure to Remove.
- 8.01.110 Tree Trimmings and Yard Clippings.
- 8.01.120 Special Refuse.
- 8.01.130 Burning Refuse.
- 8.01.140 Containers Required.
- 8.01.150 Wildlife-Resistant Containers.
- 8.01.170 Dumpsters.
- 8.01.180 Penalties.
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8.02
Commercial Recycling and Refuse
- 8.02.010 Purpose.
- 8.02.020 Definitions.
- 8.02.030 Refuse – handling and collection requirements.
- 8.02.040 Recycling – handling and collection requirements.
- 8.02.050 Refuse and recycling materials responsibility.
- 8.02.060 Commercial refuse collection services.
- 8.02.070 Commercial recycling collection services.
- 8.02.080 Premises excluded from service.
- 8.02.090 Refuse and recycling materials hauling requirements.
- 8.02.100 Audits and Violations.
- 8.02.110 Supervision, accounting and budgeting.
- 8.02.120 Penalty.
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8.03
Single-Use Plastic Reduction
- 8.03.010 Purpose.
- 8.03.020 Definitions.
- 8.03.030 Single-Use Plastic Bags Prohibited.
- 8.03.031 Expanded Polystyrene Takeout Food Containers.
- 8.03.040 Implementation of Disposable Carryout Bag Fee.
- 8.03.050 Disposable Carryout Bag Fee Requirements.
- 8.03.060 Disposable Carryout Bag Fee – Retention and Remittance.
- 8.03.070 Disposable Carryout Bag Fee – Exemptions.
- 8.03.080 Disposable Carryout Bag Fee – Authorized Use of Funds.
- 8.03.090 Disposable Carryout Bag Fee – Required Signage.
- 8.03.100 Disposable Carryout Bag Fee – Audits.
- 8.03.110 Enforcement, Violations and Penalties.
- 8.04 Noise
- 8.08 Motor Vehicle Noise
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8.12
Public Nuisance
- 8.12.005 Purpose.
- 8.12.010 Definitions.
- 8.12.020 Storage of Litter and Keeping of Junk.
- 8.12.030 Storage of Items on Open Space.
- 8.12.040 Nuisances Prohibited.
- 8.12.050 Liability of Owner for Nuisance Violations Committed by Tenant.
- 8.12.060 Authority of Town to Declare Nuisances.
- 8.12.070 Nuisances Declared.
- 8.12.080 Complaints.
- 8.12.090 Inspections; Right of Entry; Emergencies.
- 8.12.100 Abatement of Nuisances; Failure to Comply.
- 8.12.110 Responsibility for Costs of Abatement; Collection; Failure to Pay.
- 8.12.120 Remedies Cumulative and Nonexclusive.
- 8.12.130 Violations and Penalties.
- 8.16 Fire Protection
- 8.20 Hazardous Material
- 8.24 Open Burning
- 8.28 Emergency Alarm Systems
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8.01
Residential Refuse and Recycling
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Title 9
Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
- 9.01 Offenses against Property
- 9.04 Offenses against Public Peace
- 9.08 Provision of Alcohol to Minors
- 9.12 Possession or Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor
- 9.13 Prohibition against Open Containers
- 9.16 Skier and Snowboarder Offenses
- 9.17 Firearms and Weapons
- 9.18 Regulate Riding Bicycles and Skateboards
- 9.19 A Chapter Prohibiting the Retail Sale, Distribution, Cultivation and Dispensing of Medical Marijuana
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9.20
Prohibiting Recreational Marijuana Businesses
- 9.20.010 Legislative Findings.
- 9.20.020 Imposition of the Prohibition Marijuana Business.
- 9.20.030 Use, responsible possession, storage and disposal of marijuana and marijuana products.
- 9.20.040 Definitions.
- 9.20.050 Penalty.
- 9.20.060 Severability.
- 9.20.070 Chapter Effect.
- 9.20.080 Safety Clause.
- 9.20.090 Effective Date.
- 9.21 Prohibition of Vagrancy and Panhandling
- 9.22 Unmanned Aircraft Systems
- Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic
- Title 11 Reserved
- Title 12 Reserved
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Title 13
Utilities
- 13.01 General Provisions
- 13.02 Definitions
- 13.03 Ownership and Operation of Facilities
- 13.04 Use of Sewer and Water System
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13.05
Application for Service
- 13.05.010 Inclusions.
- 13.05.020 Water meter required.
- 13.05.030 Water saving device required.
- 13.05.040 Service outside the Town.
- 13.05.050 Application for service.
- 13.05.060 Denial of application.
- 13.05.070 Moved or destroyed buildings.
- 13.05.080 Change in customer’s equipment service or use of property.
- 13.05.090
- 13.05.100 Unauthorized connections and fees.
- 13.05.110 Revocation of service.
- 13.05.120 Revocation of tap rights.
- 13.05.130 Turn-on/turn-off of service.
- 13.05.140 Failure to connect.
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13.06
Construction of Service Lines
- 13.06.010 Compliance with chapter.
- 13.06.020 Inspection and tapping charges.
- 13.06.030 Separate service lines required.
- 13.06.040 Construction and connection.
- 13.06.050 Wetland protection.
- 13.06.060 Revocation of plumber/contractors authorization.
- 13.06.070 Sewer service line construction.
- 13.06.080 Storm sewer line construction.
- 13.06.090 Water service line construction.
- 13.06.100 Installation.
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13.07
Main Line Extensions
- 13.07.010 Compliance with Rules and Regulations.
- 13.07.020 Main Line Extensions by the Town.
- 13.07.030 Procedure for Main Line Extension by the Town.
- 13.07.040 Procedure for Main Line Extension by Developers.
- 13.07.050 Wetland Protection.
- 13.07.060 Main Line Sizes.
- 13.07.070 Locations of Main Line Extensions.
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13.08
Rates and Charges
- 13.08.010 General.
- 13.08.020 Application of This Article.
- 13.08.030 Classification of Customers.
- 13.08.040 Tap Fee.
- 13.08.050 Transfer of Tap Fees.
- 13.08.060 Service Charge.
- 13.08.070 Amended Tap Fees.
- 13.08.080 Amended Service Charges.
- 13.08.090 Payment of Service Charges.
- 13.08.100 Penalty for Late Payment.
- 13.08.110 Penalties Lien.
- 13.09 Hearing and Appeal Procedures
- 13.10 Cross-Connection and Backflow Control Regulation
- 13.11 Fire Protection
- 13.12 Severability
- Title 14 Reserved
- Title 15 Reserved
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Title 16
Housing
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16.01
1997 Employee Housing Restriction
- 16.01.010 Purpose.
- 16.01.020 Definitions.
- 16.01.030 General Provisions.
- 16.01.040 Adoption.
- 16.01.050 Limitation on Amendments.
- 16.01.060 Procedure for Qualifying Affordable Housing.
- 16.01.070 Ownership, Use and Occupancy.
- 16.01.080 Rental Regulations.
- 16.01.090 Procedure for Selling.
- 16.01.100 Violations.
- 16.01.101 Penalties.
- 16.01.110 Remedies.
- 16.01.120 Foreclosure.
- 16.01.130 Notices.
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16.02
2006 Affordable Housing Restriction
- 16.02.010 Purpose.
- 16.02.020 Definitions.
- 16.02.30 General Provisions.
- 16.02.040 Adoption.
- 16.02.050 Deed Restriction.
- 16.02.060 Initial Sales of Affordable Housing.
- 16.02.070 Resale of Affordable Housing Including Appreciation Limits.
- 16.02.080 Lotteries Held to Purchase and Affordable Housing Unit.
- 16.02.090 Development of Affordable Housing Units.
- 16.02.100 Qualifications to Purchase.
- 16.02.101 Initial Qualifications to Purchase.
- 16.02.110 Maintaining Eligibility.
- 16.02.120 Enforcement.
- 16.02.130 Home Owner’s Association Dues.
- 16.02.140 Exceptions.
- 16.02.140 Violations.
- 16.02.150 Remedies.
- 16.02.160 Notices.
- 16.02.170 Penalties.
- 16.04 Housing Authority
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16.01
1997 Employee Housing Restriction
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Title 17
Community Development Code
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17.1
General Provisions
- 17.1.1 Enabling Authority.
- 17.1.2 Definitions of the CDC.
- 17.1.3 Purposes of the Community Development Code.
- 17.1.4 Applicability of the Community Development Code and Conformance Required.
- 17.1.5 Town Comprehensive Plan.
- 17.1.6 Administration of the Community Development Code.
- 17.1.7 Amendments to the Community Development Code.
- 17.1.8 Code Interpretation.
- 17.1.9 Alternative Review Process for Government Projects.
- 17.1.10 Community Development Code Rules of Construction.
- 17.1.11 Void Permits.
- 17.1.12 Emergencies.
- 17.1.13 Community Development Department Fees.
- 17.1.14 Compliance with Other Applicable Laws.
- 17.1.15 Relationship to Private Covenants.
- 17.1.16 Relationship to Original, County Planned Unit Development.
- 17.1.17 Severability.
- 17.1.18 Violations and Penalties.
- 17.1.19 Appeals.
- 17.2 Community Development Code Governance
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17.3
Zoning and Land Use Regulations
- 17.3.1 Purpose.
- 17.3.2 Zone Districts Established.
- 17.3.3 Use Schedule.
- 17.3.4 Specific Zone District Requirements.
- 17.3.5 Official Zoning Map.
- 17.3.6 Zoning Designations.
- 17.3.7 Density Limitation.
- 17.3.8 Density Transfer and Density Bank Policies.
- 17.3.9 Housing Impact Mitigation Requirements.
- 17.3.10 Platted Open Space Requirements.
- 17.3.11 Building Height.
- 17.3.12 Building Height Limits.
- 17.3.13 Maximum Lot Coverage.
- 17.3.14 General Easements Setbacks.
- 17.3.15 Hotbed Development and Condominium-Hotel Regulations.
- 17.3.16 Site Maintenance.
- 17.3.17 Nonconforming Uses of Land.
- 17.3.18 Nonconforming Structures.
- 17.3.19 Lot Reduction, Prohibition against Establishing New Nonconforming Uses.
- 17.3.20 Nonconforming Building Sites.
- 17.3.21 Deviation from Zoning and Land Use Regulations.
- 17.3.22 Right-of-Way and Town-Owned Access Tract Encrochment Agreement Requirements.
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17.4
Development Review Procedures
- 17.4.1 Purpose.
- 17.4.2 Overview of Development Review Processes.
- 17.4.3 Development Review Procedures.
- 17.4.4 General Provisions Applicable to All Development Application Classes.
- 17.4.5 Appeals.
- 17.4.6 Conceptual Worksession Process.
- 17.4.7 Minor Revision Process.
- 17.4.8 Renewals.
- 17.4.9 Rezoning Process.
- 17.4.10 Density Transfer Process.
- 17.4.11 Design Review Process.
- 17.4.12 Planned Unit Development Regulations.
- 17.4.13 Subdivision Regulations.
- 17.4.14 Conditional Use Permits.
- 17.4.15 Alternative Review Process for Governmental Projects.
- 17.4.16 Variance Process.
- 17.4.17 Vested Property Rights.
- 17.4.18 Annexation.
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17.5
Design Regulations
- 17.5.1 Purpose and Intent.
- 17.5.2 Applicability.
- 17.5.3 Development Application Process.
- 17.5.4 Town Design Theme.
- 17.5.5 Building Siting Design.
- 17.5.6 Building Design.
- 17.5.7 Grading and Drainage Design.
- 17.5.8 Parking Regulations.
- 17.5.9 Landscaping Regulations.
- 17.5.10 Trash, Recycling and General Storage Areas.
- 17.5.11 Utilities.
- 17.5.12 Lighting Regulations.
- 17.5.13 Sign Regulations.
- 17.5.14 Private Art.
- 17.5.15 Commercial, Ground Level and Plaza Area Design Regulations.
- 17.5.16 Ridgeline Lots.
- 17.5.17 Industrial Zone Designation Design Regulations.
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17.6
Supplementary Regulations
- 17.6.1 Environmental Regulations.
- 17.6.2 Special Event Regulations.
- 17.6.3 Condominium – Hotel Regulations.
- 17.6.4 Home Occupation Regulations.
- 17.6.5 Telecommunications Antenna Regulations.
- 17.6.6 Road and Driveway Standards.
- 17.6.7 Busking.
- 17.6.8 Solid Fuel Burning Device Regulations.
- 17.6.9 Open Burning Regulations.
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17.7
Building Regulations
- 17.7.1 General.
- 17.7.2 Administrative Provisions.
- 17.7.3 Permits.
- 17.7.4 Fees.
- 17.7.5 Inspections.
- 17.7.6 e-Plans Review and Required Construction Documents.
- 17.7.7 Certificate of Occupancy.
- 17.7.8 Building Board of Appeals.
- 17.7.9 Contractor Licensing Regulations.
- 17.7.10 International Building Code.
- 17.7.11 International Residential Code.
- 17.7.12 International Energy Conservation Code.
- 17.7.13 International Mechanical Code.
- 17.7.14 International Fuel Gas Code.
- 17.7.15 International Property Maintenance Code.
- 17.7.16 National Electric Code.
- 17.7.17 Internationial Plumbing Code.
- 17.7.18 International Existing Building Code.
- 17.7.19 International Fire Code.
- 17.7.20 Construction Mitigation.
- 17.7.21 Snow and Ice Removal Regulations.
- 17.8 Definitions
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17.9
Appendix
- 17.9.1 Appendix 3-1, Primary Plaza Areas and Primary Pedestrian Routes.
- 17.9.2 Appendix 5-1, Town Adopted IDF Curves.
- 17.9.3 Appendix 5-2, Ski Resort Boundary.
- 17.9.4 Appendix 8-1, Village Center Emergency Access Routes.
- 17.9.5 Appendix 17-1, Dead End Fire Apparatus Access Road Turnaround.
- 17.9.7 Appendix 17-3, Town of Mountain Village Affordable Housing Mitigation Calculator.
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17.1
General Provisions
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Appendix A
Code of Ethics
- 1-1 Purpose.
- 1-2 Definitions.
- 1-3 Public Trust – Breach of Fiduciary Duty.
- 1-4 Ethical Principles for Town Officials and Employees.
- 1-5 Rules of Conduct for Town Officials and Employees.
- 1-6 Interests in Contracts, Sales, or Purchases.
- 1-7 Event Tickets.
- 1-8 Voluntary Disclosure.
- 1-9 Ethics Commission.
- 1-10 Enforcement and Penalties.
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