CITY OF WOBURN 1989 MUNICIPAL CODE, AS AMENDED With Amendments Through June 15 ...

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CITY OF WOBURN

1989 MUNICIPAL CODE,
AS AMENDED

With Amendments Through

June 15, 2016

A True Copy Attest:

_______________________________
William C. Campbell, City Clerk

SEAL
Town Orders for Woburn
December 18, 1640

The following is an excerpt from Volume One, Page Two of the Town Records of
Woburn. Known commonly as the “Town Orders for Woburn” and agreed upon
by the Commissioners at their First Meeting on December 18, 1640, the
document could be considered as the first municipal code of Woburn. The
following was taken from the original handwritten records in the custody of the
City Clerk of the City of Woburn.

“It is required that all persons admitted to be Inhabitance in the said Towne shall by
voluntary Agreement subscribe to these orders following upon which condistion, they
are admitted

“first Order for Six pence an Acre. for the caring one Common Charges all such persons
as shall bee thought meete to have land and admittance for Inhabitance shall paye for
every Acre of land formerly layd out by Charlestowne but now in the limmets of
Woburne six pence and for all hereafter layd out twelve pence.

“Second Order to returne their lotts if not improved in 15 months. Every person taking
lott or land in the said Towne shall within fiveteen monthes after the laying out of the
same bulde for dwelling thereone and improve the said land by planting ether in part of
in whole or surrender the same upp to the towne again also they shall not make sale of
it to any person but such as the Towne shall approve of

“Third Order about fencing i.e. confining. that all manner of persons shall fence their
Catell of all sorts ether by fence or keeper only it is Required all garden plots and
orchards shall bee well inclosed ether by pale or otherwayes

“ffourth Order about Inmats. that Noe maner of person shall entertayne Inmate ether
married or other for longer time than three days with out the consent of fower of the
Selectmen: Every person ofending in this perticqler shall paye to the use of the Towne
for every day they offend herein six pence.

“fivft Order about timber. that noe person shall sell or cutt any younge Oake lyke to bee
good timber under eaight inches square upon forfitur of five shillings for every such
offence.”
TITLE 1

GENERAL PROVISIONS

I. CODE ADOPTION
II. GENERAL PROVISIONS
III. CITY SEAL
IV. FINANCIAL YEAR
V. GENERAL PENALTY
VI. CITY FLAG

TITLE 2

ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL

I. CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS GENERALLY
II. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, COUNCILS AND
COMMISSIONS
III. MAYOR
IV. CITY CLERK
V. CITY TREASURER/COLLECTOR - DUTIES AS TREASURER
VI. TREASURER/COLLECTOR - DUTIES AS COLLECTOR
VII. HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
VIII. CITY PHYSICIAN
IX. CLERK OF COMMITTEES
X. LAW DEPARTMENT.
XI. POLICE DEPARTMENT
XII. FIRE DEPARTMENT
XIII. AUDITING DEPARTMENT
XIV. VETERANS' BENEFITS DEPARTMENT
XV. CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
XVI. DATA PROCESSING DEPARTMENT
XVII. PLANNING BOARD.
XVIII. BOARD OF ASSESSORS
XIX. DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTION SERVICES
XX. CONSERVATION COMMISSION
XXI. HISTORICAL COMMISSION
XXII. RECREATION COMMISSION
XXIII. LOCAL COUNCIL ON AGING
XXIV. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES
XXV. CIVIL DEFENSE
XXVI. CITY AMBULANCE SERVICE
XXVII. CITY VEHICLES
XXVIII. COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
XXIX. PERSONNEL
XXX. PARKS DIVISION
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XXXI. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
XXXII. BOARD OF HEALTH
XXXIII. WOBURN COMMISSION FOR HANDICAPPED AND DISABLED
XXXIII. SIGN REVIEW BOARD (SRB) FOR DOWNTOWN AND BUSINESS
NEIGHBORHOOD DISTIRCTS (numbered as passed)
XXXIV. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
XXXV. BIOMEDICAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
XXXVI. SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
XXXVII. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
XXXIX. ADVISORY TRAFFIC COMMISSION
XL. WOBURN AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION
XLI. MAYOR’S SUBSTANCE ABUSE TASK FORCE COORDINATOR

TITLE 3

REVENUE AND FINANCE

I. FISCAL PROCEDURES GENERALLY
II. PURCHASING
III. FEES FOR LICENSES, PERMITS AND RECORDS
IV. DISPOSITION OF LAND ACQUIRED PURSUANT TO TAX LIENS
V. ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
VI. MUNICIPAL CHARGES LIENS
VI. DEMAND FEES – UNPAID TAXES [numbered as passed]

TITLE 4

(Reserved)

TITLE 5

BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS

I. AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICES
II. CARNIVALS
III. SECONDHAND DEALERS AND SECONDHAND COLLECTORS
IV. PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS
V. TRANSIENT VENDORS, HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS
VI. MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES
VII. SECONDHAND LUMBER YARDS
VIII. MOBILE VENDING VEHICLES
IX. GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
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X. LODGING HOUSES
XI. POOL AND BILLIARD ROOMS AND BOWLING ALLEYS
XII. TAXIS AND LIVERIES
XIII. BUSES
XIV. SUNDAY SALES
XV. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
XVI CANVASSERS AND SOLICITORS
XVII REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS

TITLE 6

ANIMALS

I. DOGS
II. MISCELLANEOUS ANIMAL REGULATIONS

TITLE 7

WETLANDS PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION

I. WETLANDS PROTECTION

TITLE 8

HEALTH AND SAFETY

I. BOARD OF HEALTH
II. ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE ORDINANCE
III. INFLAMMABLES AND EXPLOSIVES
IV. Reserved
V. ABANDONED WELLS
VI. DANGEROUS EXCAVATIONS
VII. DUMPSTERS
VIII. SANITARY LANDFILLS
IX. FLOOD HAZARD PROTECTION
X. ALARM REGULATIONS

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TITLE 9

PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE

I. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE
II. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
III. OFFENSES PERTAINING TO PROPERTY
IV. CURFEW
V. SMOKING

TITLE 10

VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

I. UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLES
II. IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES
III. OVERLOADING OF VEHICLES
IV. PARKING IN FIRE LANES
V. MOTORIZED SCOOTERS

TITLE 11

BROWNFIELDS TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS

I. PURPOSE
II. DEFINITIONS
III. ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS

TITLE 12

STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES

I. STREET NAMES AND BUILDING NUMBERS
II. NOTICE OF STREET DEFECTS
III. STREET CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS
IV. EXCAVATIONS
V. OBSTRUCTIONS ON STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
VI. SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
VII. CONSERVATION AREA USE REGULATIONS
VIII. PARK AND RECREATION AREA USE REGULATIONS
IX. GREENBELTS
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X. COVE STREET AND WOBURN PARKWAY
XI. LAKE AVENUE PARKING LOT
XII. DISPOSITION OF CITY LAND
XIII. MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS
XIV. SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT

TITLE 13

PUBLIC SERVICES

I. GENERAL
II. WATER SYSTEM
III. SEWER SYSTEM
IV. STORMWATER, ILLICIT DISCHARGE/CONNECTION AND
CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT

TITLE 14

RECYCLING AND MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE

I. RECYCLABLE MATERIALS

TITLE 15

BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION

I. BUILDING AND OCCUPANCY PERMITS
II. ELECTRICAL PERMITS
III. MOVING OF BUILDINGS
IV. MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
V. DEMOLITION DELAY – THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORICALLY
SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS
VI. MAINTENANCE OF VACANT PROPERTY
VII. STRETCH ENERGY CODE
VIII NUISANCE CONTROL

TITLE 16

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURE

I. POLICY STATEMENT
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II. DEFINITION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
III. EXAMPLES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
IV. SEXUAL HARASSMENT INVESTIGATION
V. SEXUAL HARASSMENT INVESTIGATION
VI. DISCIPLINARY ACTION
VII. STATE AND FEDERAL REMEDIES

TITLE 17

(Reserved)

TITLE 18

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES

TITLE 19

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

TITLE 20

SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

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TITLE 1

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Articles and Sections:

I. CODE ADOPTION

1-1--1-10 (Reserved)

II. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1-11 Bylaws to be termed ordinances -- Style of enactment.
1-12 Effect of repeal.
1-13 Employers and other persons liable to penalty.
1-14 Acts prohibited without license may be licensed.

III. CITY SEAL

1-15 City seal.

IV. FINANCIAL YEAR

1-16 Financial year designated.

V. GENERAL PENALTY

1-17 Penalty.
1-18 Alternative Non-Criminal Proceedings for Violation of these Ordinances

VI. CITY FLAG

1-19 City Flag

TITLE 2

ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL

Articles and Sections:

I. CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS GENERALLY

2-1 Acceptance of office subject to statute and ordinance-- Statement required.
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2-2 Bonds required of officers
2-3 Removal of officers.
2-4 Boards and meetings--Organization.
2-5 Keeping of records.
2-6 Hours of business.
2-7 Accident reports.

II. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, COUNCILS AND
COMMISSIONS

2-8 Appointments and terms.
2-8A Appointment of Constables.
2-9 Appointments to fill vacancies.

III. MAYOR

2-10 Execution of conveyances, leases and other instruments.
2-11 Authority to release City from deeds.
2-12 Authority to close buildings--Display of flags.
2-12A Mayor, Clerical Assistance
2-12B Administrative Assistant to Mayor
2-13 State of the City address.

IV. CITY CLERK

2-14 Duties.
2-15 Attendance at general meetings.
2-16 Records of elections and appointments.
2-17 Notices to auditor and treasurer.
2-18 Issuance of licenses.
2-19 Custody of City records and documents.
2-20 Recording of ordinances.
2-21 Department personnel.
2-22 Display of flags at elections.
2-23 Clerk to swear in city engineer.
2-24 Contacting of newly elected Councillors.

V. CITY TREASURER/COLLECTOR - DUTIES AS TREASURER

2-25 Duties as Treasurer; Signing of Notes & Bonds
2-26 Keeping of accounts--Payment of funds only upon order.
2-27 Monthly statement--Annual report.
2-28 Authority to cancel and reissue bonds--Countersignatures.
2-29 Receipt and exchange of bonds -- Countersignatures.
2-30A Deputy Treasurer/Collector – Treasurer/Collector functions
2-30B Clerical Assistance – Treasurer functions.
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