Town of Elkton
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CODE OF THE
TOWN OF
ELKTON
GENERAL INFORMATION
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
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GENERAL CODE PUBLISHERS CORP.
72 Hinchey Road
Rochester, NY 14624
2000
OFFICIALS
OF THE
TOWN OF ELKTON
Municipal Building
173 West Spotswood Avenue
Elkton, Virginia 22827
Telephone: (540) 298-9480
FAX: (540) 298-5046
2006
Town Council
WAYNE E. PRINTZ, Mayor
M. LEE DEARING, Vice Mayor
MARGARETTA DEAN ISOM
W. E. “GENE” KITE
MICHAEL S. O’NEILL
THEODORE PENCE
STEPHEN SIGAFOOSE
Acting Town Manager
WAYNE E. PRINTZ
Clerk of Council
RICHARD CAREY
Town Treasurer
CLAIREN SIPE
Town Attorney
TOM MILLER
PREFACE
The Town of Elkton has, over the years, passed through a process of legislative change common to many American communities. While only a few simple laws were necessary at the time of the establishment of the town, subsequent growth of the community, together with the complexity of modem life, has created the need for new and more detailed legislation for the proper function and government of the town. The recording of local law is an aspect of municipal history, and as the community develops and changes, review and revision of old laws and consideration of new laws, in the light of current trends, must keep pace. The orderly collection of these records is an important step in this ever-continuing process. Legislation must be more than mere chronological enactments reposing in the pages of old records. It must be available and logically arranged for convenient use and must be kept up-to-date. It was with thoughts such as these in mind that the Town Council ordered the following codification of the town's legislation.
Contents of Code
The various chapters of the Code contain all currently effective legislation ##4 of a general and permanent nature enacted by the Town Council of the Town of Elkton, including revisions or amendments to existing legislation deemed necessary by the Town Council in the course of the codification.
Division of Code
The Code is divided into two major divisions. The first division includes the Charter of the town. The second division includes all legislation of a general and permanent nature as Parts I and II. Part I, Administrative Legislation, contains all town legislation of an administrative nature, such as that dealing with the administration of government, that establishing or regulating municipal departments and that affecting officers and employees of the municipal government and its departments. Part II, General Legislation, contains all other town legislation of a regulatory nature. Items of legislation in this part generally impose penalties for violation of their provisions, whereas those in Part I do not.
Grouping of Legislation and Arrangement of Chapters
The various items of legislation are organized into chapters, their order being an alphabetical progression from one subject to another. Wherever there are two or more items of legislation dealing with the same subject, they are combined into a single chapter. Thus, for example, all legislation pertaining to the regulation of streets and sidewalks may be found in Part II, in the chapter entitled "Streets and Sidewalks." In such chapters, use of article or part designations has preserved the identity of the individual items of legislation.
Table of Contents
The Table of Contents details the alphabetical arrangement of material by chapter as a means of identifying specific areas of legislation. Wherever two or more items of legislation have been combined by the editor into a single chapter, titles of the several articles are listed beneath the chapter title in order to facilitate the location of the individual item of legislation.
Reserved Chapters
Space has been provided in the Code for the convenient insertion, alphabetically, of later enactments. In the Table of Contents such space appears as chapters entitled "(Reserved)." In the body of the Code, reserved space is provided by breaks in the page-numbering sequence between chapters.
Pagination
A unique page-numbering system has been used, in which each chapter forms an autonomous unit. One hundred pages have been allotted to each chapter, and the first page of each is the number of that chapter followed by the numerals "01." Thus, Chapter 6 begins on page 601, Chapter 53 on page 5301, etc. By use of this system, it is possible to add or to change pages in any chapter without affecting the sequence of subsequent pages in other chapters, and to insert new chapters without affecting the existing organization.
Numbering of Sections
A chapter-related section-numbering system is employed, in which each section of every item of legislation is assigned a number which indicates both the number of the chapter in which the legislation is located and the location of the section within that chapter. Thus, the first section of Chapter 6 is § 6-1, while the fourth section of Chapter 53 is § 53-4. New sections can then be added between existing sections using a decimal system. Thus, for example, if two sections were to be added between §§ 53-4 and 53-5, they would be numbered as §§53-4. land 53-4.2.
Scheme
The Scheme is the list of section titles which precedes the text of each chapter. These titles are carefully written so that, taken together, they may be considered as a summary of the content of the chapter. Taken separately, each describes the content of a particular section. For ease and precision of reference, the Scheme titles are repeated as section headings in the text.
Histories
At the end of the Scheme in each chapter is located the legislative history for that chapter. This History indicates the specific legislative source from which the chapter was derived, including the enactment number (e.g., ordinance number, local law number, bylaw number, resolution number, etc.), if pertinent, and the date of adoption. In the case of chapters containing parts or articles derived from more than one item of legislation, the source of each part or article is indicated in the text, under its title. Amendments to individual sections or subsections are indicated by histories where appropriate in the text.
Codification Amendments and Revisions
New chapters or articles adopted during the process of codification are specifically enumerated in chapter Histories with reference to "Ch. 1, General Provisions," where the legislation adopting this Code and making such revisions will appear after final enactment. Sections amended or revised are indicated in the text by means of Editor's Notes referring to the chapter cited above.
General References; Editor's Notes
In each chapter containing material related to other chapters in the Code, a table of General References is included to direct the reader's attention to such related chapters. Editor's Notes are used in the text to provide supplementary information and cross-references to related provisions in other chapters.
Appendix
Certain forms of local legislation are not of a nature suitable for inclusion in the main body of the Code but are of such significance that their application is community-wide or their provisions are germane to the conduct of municipal government. The Appendix of this Code is reserved for such legislation and for any other material that the community may wish to include.
Disposition List
The Disposition List is a chronological listing of legislation adopted since the publication of the Code, indicating its inclusion in the Code or the reason for its exclusion. The Disposition List will be updated with each supplement to the Code to include the legislation reviewed with said supplement.
Index
The Index is a guide to information. Since it is likely that this Code will be used by persons without formal legal training, the Index has been formulated to enable such persons to locate a particular section quickly. Each section of each chapter has been indexed. The Index will be supplemented and revised from time to time as new legislation is added to the Code.
Instructions for Amending the Code
All changes to the Code, whether they are amendments, deletions or complete new additions, should be adopted as amending the Code. In doing so, existing material that is not being substantively altered should not be renumbered.
Adding new sections. Where new sections are to be added to a chapter, they can be added at the end of the existing material (continuing the numbering sequence) or inserted between existing sections as decimal numbers (e.g., a new section between §§ 65-5 and 65-6 should be designated § 65-5.1).
Adding new chapters. New chapters should be added in the proper alphabetical sequence in the appropriate division or part (e.g., Part I, Administrative Legislation, or Part II, General Legislation), utilizing the reserved chapter numbers. New chapter titles should begin with the key word for the alphabetical listing (e.g., new legislation on abandoned vehicles should be titled "Vehicles, Abandoned" under "V" in the table of contents, and a new enactment on coin-operated amusement devices should be "Amusement Devices" or "Amusement Devices, Coin-Operated" under "A" in the table of contents). Where a reserved number is not available, an "A" chapter should be used (e.g., a new chapter to be included between Chapters 166 and 167 should be designated Chapter 166A).
Adding new articles. New articles may be inserted between existing articles in a chapter (e.g., adding new provisions to Chapter 170, Water and Sewers) by the use of "A" articles (e.g., a new article to be included between Articles II and III should be designated Article HA). The section numbers would be as follows: if the new Article IIA contains six sections and existing Article II ends with § 170-22 and Article III begins with § 170-23, Article IIA should contain §§ 170-22.1 through 170-22.6). NOTE: In chapters where articles appear on the Table of Contents, simply add new articles to the end of the chapter since they are not arranged by subject matter.
Instructions for Amending Chapter 110, Land Development
Some semblance of the original numbering of the Land Development Regulations was retained, making amendment of that chapter somewhat different than the other chapters in the Code:
Adding new sections. Where new sections are to be added they can be added at the end of the existing material (continuing the numbering sequence) or inserted between existing sections as decimal numbers. For example, a section added to Article IV can be added at the end of the article and numbered § 110-407 or a section can be added between § 110-403 and § 110-404 and would be numbered § 110-403.1.
Adding new articles. New articles may be inserted between existing articles by the use of "A" articles. For example, if an article is to be inserted between Articles VII and VIII and it contains six sections, the article would be designated Article VIIA with the sections numbered §§ 110-701A through 110-706A.
Supplementation
Supplementation of the Code will follow the adoption of new legislation. New legislation or amendments to existing legislation will be included and repeals will be indicated as soon as possible after passage. Supplemental pages should be inserted as soon as they are received and old pages removed, in accordance with the Instruction Page which accompanies each supplement.
Acknowledgment
The assistance of Gerald Monger, Town Manager, Julia Smith, Town Clerk/Treasurer, and Dale Davenport, Town Attorney, is gratefully acknowledged by the editor. The codification of the legislation of the Town of Elkton reflects an appreciation of the needs of a progressive and expanding community. As in many other municipalities, officials are faced with fundamental changes involving nearly every facet of community life. Problems increase in number and complexity and range in importance from everyday details to crucial areas of civic planning. It is the profound conviction of General Code Publishers Corp. that this Code will contribute significantly to the efficient administration of local government. As Samuel Johnson observed, "The law is the last result of human wisdom acting upon human experience for the benefit of the public."
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
THE CODE
PART I
ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION
- Article I Adoption of Code
- Article I Park Authority
- Article II Industrial Development Authority
- Article I Planning Commission
1. General Provisions ..................................................... 10
2. (Reserved)................................................................. 201
3. (Reserved)................................................................. 301
4. Authorities ................................................................ 401
5. (Reserved) ................................................................ 501
6. Boards, Committees and Commissions ................................... 601
7. (Reserved)................................................................ 701
8. (Reserved)................................................................ 801
9. (Reserved)................................................................ 901
10. (Reserved)............................................................... 1001
11. (Reserved)............................................................... 1101
12. (Reserved)............................................................... 1201
- Article I Deposit of Funds Article II Tax Revenue
- Article I Town Treasurer
- Article II Town Clerk
- Article III Town Attorney
- Article IV Safety Program
- Article I Police Department Article II Auxiliary Police
13. Finance .................................................................. 1301
14. (Reserved)............................................................... 1401
15. (Reserved) .............................................................. 1501
16. Fire Company, Volunteer ........................................... 1601
17. (Reserved) .............................................................. 1701
18. (Reserved)............................................................... 1801
19. (Reserved) .............................................................. 1901
20. (Reserved) .............................................................. 2001
21. (Reserved) .............................................................. 2101
22. Officers and Employees ............................................. 2201
23. (Reserved) ............................................................. 2301
24. (Reserved) ............................................................. 2401
25. (Reserved) ............................................................. 2501
26. (Reserved) ............................................................. 2601
27. Police .................................................................... 2701
28. (Reserved).............................................................. 2801
29. (Reserved) ............................................................. 2901
30. (Reserved) ............................................................. 3001
31. Purchasing ............................................................. 3101
32. (Reserved) ............................................................. 3201
33. (Reserved) ............................................................. 3301
34. (Reserved) ............................................................. 3401
35. (Reserved) ............................................................. 3501
36. (Reserved) ............................................................. 3601
- Article I Composition and Committees
- Article II Council Meetings
- Article I Town Equipment Use
- Article II Disposition of Bicycles and Mopeds
37. Town Council.......................................................... 3701
38. (Reserved) ............................................................. 3801
39. (Reserved) ............................................................. 3901
40. Town Property ........................................................ 4001
41. (Reserved) ............................................................ 4101
42. (Reserved)............................................................. 4201
43. (Reserved) ............................................................ 4301
44. (Reserved)............................................................. 4401
PART II
GENERAL LEGISLATION
- Article I Drinking in Public
45. (Reserved)............................................................. 4501
46. (Reserved) ............................................................ 4601
47. (Reserved)............................................................. 4701
48. (Reserved)............................................................. 4801
49. (Reserved)............................................................. 4901
50. Alcoholic Beverages..................................................5001
51. (Reserved).............................................................5101
52. (Reserved).............................................................5201
53. Animals ............................................................... 5301
Article I General Animal Regulations
Article II Protection of Birds
Article III Dogs
54. (Reserved)............................................................ 5401
55. (Reserved).............................................................5501
56. (Reserved)............................................................ 5601
57. (Reserved).............................................................5701
58. (Reserved)............................................................ 5801
59. Building Construction ............................................. 5901
Article I Statewide Building Code
Article II Permits
60. (Reserved) ........................................................... 6001
61. (Reserved) .......................................................... 6101
62. (Reserved) .......................................................... 6201
63. (Reserved) .......................................................... 6301
64. (Reserved) .......................................................... 6401
65. (Reserved) .......................................................... 6501
66. (Reserved) .......................................................... 6601
67. (Reserved) .......................................................... 6701
68. (Reserved) .......................................................... 6801
69. (Reserved) .......................................................... 6901
70. (Reserved) .......................................................... 7001
71. (Reserved) .......................................................... 7101
72. (Reserved) .......................................................... 7201
73. Dance Halls ......................................................... 7301
74. (Reserved) .......................................................... 7401
75. (Reserved) .......................................................... 7501
76. (Reserved) .......................................................... 7601
77. Driveways ........................................................... 7701
78. (Reserved) .......................................................... 7801
79. (Reserved) .......................................................... 7901
80. (Reserved) .......................................................... 8001
81. Electrical Systems ................................................ 8101
82. (Reserved) .......................................................... 8201
83. (Reserved) .......................................................... 8301
84. (Reserved) .......................................................... 8401
85. (Reserved) .......................................................... 8501
- Article I Applications for Existing Encroachments
- Article II Land Use Fees
- Article III Sign Fees
86. Fees .................................................................. 8601
87. (Reserved) .......................................................... 8701
88. (Reserved) .......................................................... 8801
89. Firearms and Weapons .......................................... 8901
90. (Reserved) .......................................................... 9001
91. (Reserved) .......................................................... 9101
92. Fire Prevention ..................................................... 9201
- Article I Conduct Around Fires and Fire Apparatus
- Article II Fire Prevention Code
93. (Reserved) .......................................................... 9301
94. (Reserved) .......................................................... 9401
95. Fireworks and Explosives .............................. 9501
96. (Reserved) .......................................................... 9601
97. (Reserved)........................................................... 9701
98. (Reserved) .......................................................... 9801
99. (Reserved)........................................................... 9901
100. (Reserved) ......................................................... 10001
101. (Reserved) ......................................................... 10101
102. (Reserved) ......................................................... 10201
103. Handbills and Littering ......................................... 10301
104. (Reserved) ......................................................... 10401
105. (Reserved) ......................................................... 10501
106. (Reserved).......................................................... 10601
107. (Reserved).......................................................... 10701
- Article I Fencing
- Article II Unlicensed Vehicle Tax
108. Junkyards .......................................................... 10801
109. (Reserved) ......................................................... 10901
110. Land Development ............................................... 11001
111. (Reserved) …............................ 11101
112. (Reserved) ........................................................... 11201
113. (Reserved) ........................................................... 11301
114. Minors .................................................................. 11401
115. (Reserved)............................................................ 11501
116. (Reserved) ........................................................... 11601
117. (Reserved) ........................................................... 11701
118. Noise .................................................................. 11801
119. (Reserved) ........................................................... 11901
120. Nuisances ............................................................ 12001
121. (Reserved) ........................................................... 12101
122. (Reserved) ........................................................... 12201
123. (Reserved) ........................................................... 12301
124. (Reserved) ........................................................... 12401
125. Peace and Good Order ............................................ 12501
126. (Reserved) ........................................................... 12601
127. (Reserved) ........................................................... 12701
128. (Reserved) ........................................................... 12801
129. (Reserved) ........................................................... 12901
130. (Reserved) ........................................................... 13001
131. (Reserved) ........................................................... 13101
132. (Reserved) ........................................................... 13201
133. (Reserved) ........................................................... 13301
134. (Reserved) ........................................................... 13401
135. (Reserved) ........................................................... 13501
136. (Reserved) ........................................................... 13601
137. (Reserved) ........................................................... 13701
138. (Reserved) ........................................................... 13801
139. Solid Waste .......................................................... 13901
- Article I Garbage Collection and Disposal
- Article II Accumulation of Weeds, Junk and Trash
- Article III Recycling
- 140. (Reserved) .......................................................... 14001
141. (Reserved) .......................................................... 14101
142. (Reserved) .......................................................... 14201
143. Streets and Sidewalks ........................................... 14301
- Article I Excavations
- Article II Sidewalks
- Article III Obstruction of Streets
- Article IV Storing Materials in Streets
- Article V Street Openings
- 144. (Reserved) ....................................................... 14401
145. (Reserved) ....................................................... 14501
146. (Reserved)........................................................ 14601
147. (Reserved) ....................................................... 14701
148. Taxation ......... ................................................. 14801
- Article I Property Taxes
- Article II Utility Services Tax
- Article III Business, Professional and Occupational License Tax
- Article IV Motor Vehicle License Tax
- Article V Meals Tax
- Article VI Lodging Tax
- 149. (Reserved) .........................................................14901
150. (Reserved)..........................................................15001
151. (Reserved)..........................................................15101
152. (Reserved)..........................................................15201
153. Trailers............................................................... 15301
154. (Reserved) .........................................................15401
155. (Reserved) .........................................................15501
156. (Reserved) .........................................................15601
157. (Reserved) .........................................................15701
158. Vehicles and Traffic ............................................ 15801
159. (Reserved) .........................................................15901
160. (Reserved)..........................................................16001
161. (Reserved) .........................................................16101
162. (Reserved)..........................................................16201
163. (Reserved) .........................................................16301
164. (Reserved)..........................................................16401
165. (Reserved) .........................................................16501
166. (Reserved) ........................................................ 16601
167. (Reserved) ........................................................ 16701
168. (Reserved) ........................................................ 16801
169. (Reserved) ........................................................ 16901
170. Water and Sewers .............................................. 17001
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