§ 105. Ordinances—subject matter
(a) The general grant of ordinance promulgating authority in section 104 shall include the authority:
(1) To adopt and enforce ordinances relating to making and installation of local improvements, including curbs, sidewalks, storm drains, sewers, and water lines; requiring the installation of curbs, sidewalks, storm drains, sewer, and water lines, in a manner specified by the City as a condition precedent to the issuance of a building permit; apportioning part or all of the expenses of such improvements against property owners benefited thereby; providing for the collection of such assessments and penalties for nonpayment.
(2) To adopt and enforce ordinances establishing systems or regulations for signs and billboards, but such ordinances shall not permit the violation of the laws of this State or any City zoning ordinance or regulation.
(3) To adopt and enforce police ordinances regulating and prohibiting the use of firearms, air rifles, and devices having a capacity to inflict personal injury, and the parking, operation, and speed of motor vehicles upon City and State aid streets and highways.
(4) To adopt and enforce ordinances relating to regulation, licensing, or prohibition of the storage and accumulation of garbage, ashes, rubbish, refuse, and waste materials; regulation of the removal and disposal of such materials; licensing for revenue and regulation or prohibition of the collection, removal, and disposal of such materials by persons; collection and removal of such materials by the City either by contract or by a City officer or department now existing or created for that purpose; establishment of service rates to be paid the City for such service.
(5) To adopt and enforce ordinances relating to the operation, parking, soliciting, delivery, or fares in the taxi business within the City.
(6) To adopt and enforce ordinances for the purpose of regulating and licensing the following activities, or other activities, that the City has the power to regulate or license, by virtue of the law of this State or of this charter, and to fix reasonable and necessary fees therefor: places of public resort or public amusement, whether indoor or outdoor; places dispensing food and drink to the public, such as restaurants, bars, or inns; and public dances.
(7) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of general law, to adopt and enforce ordinances establishing a speed limit of less than 25 miles per hour on specified City streets, or sections thereof, within City boundaries as may be required for the safety and general welfare of the City.
(b) The specification of powers herein shall not be deemed to limit the general grant of ordinances promulgating authority conferred by section 104, or the ordinances adopted by the City prior to enactment of this charter. (Amended 2019, No. M-3, § 2, eff. April 19, 2019; 2021, No. M-15 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 24, 2022.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters
App § 101. Corporate existence retained
App § 102. General law application
App § 104. General corporate powers
App § 105. Ordinances—subject matter
App § 106. Ordinances; enforcement; adoption
App § 107. Ordinances; adoption process
App § 108. Filing of ordinances
App § 109. Reservation of powers to the City
App § 111. Bonding of City officials
App § 112. Amendment of charter
App § 201. Application of general laws
App § 202. Time of elections and meetings
App § 203. Special City and School District meetings
App § 207. Voting on request of the City Manager
App § 302. Regular meetings; meetings to be public; executive session
App § 303. Special meetings; quorum
App § 304. Role of Council in relation to administrative service appointment of committees
App § 305. Creation or continuation of departments, boards, offices
App § 306. Records of proceedings
App § 307. Powers of City; policy matters; appointment of certain officers
App § 309. Source of appropriations, expenditures
App § 311. Business or contracts between City and City officials or employees
App § 313. Sale or lease of City property
App § 314. Authority to borrow money, issue bonds, pledge credits
App § 315. Compensation of City officials
App § 317. Special assessments
App § 320. Authority to take land
App § 321. Collection of assessments; liens
App § 322. Tax stabilization contract
App § 401. Appointment and qualifications
App § 404. Duties and responsibilities
App § 406a. Capital improvement plan
App § 412. Duties of Treasurer
App § 414. Duties and responsibilities
App § 501. Creation and organization
App § 502. Creation and organization
App § 517. Appointment of Superintendent and principal; compensation; term
App § 602. Penalty and interest
App § 603. Treasurer’s warrant
App § 605. Local sales, rooms, meals, and alcoholic beverages option taxes