The Village of Fieldon
Fieldon Ordinances Introduction
I. Passage
II. Method of Voting
III. Mayor/President's Right to Vote
IV. Approval of Ordinances
V. Reconsideration
VI. Posting Ordinance
VII. Prosecuting Ordinances
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Chapter 1: Code of Ordinances
1-1 How Code Designated and Cited
1-2 rules of Construction and Definitions
1-3 Amendments to Code
1-4 Unauthorized Alterations or Tampering with Code
1-5 Effect of Repeal of Ordinances
1-6 Severability of Parts of Code
1-7 Penalties for Violations of this Code
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Chapter 2: Administration
Article 1: Administration
2-1 Oaths
2-2 Bonds
Article 2: Board of Trustees
2-11 Powers and Duties
2-12 Composition
2-13 Filling Vacancies
2-14 Committees
2-15 General Authority over Departments
Article 3: President
2-21 President
2-22 Powers and Duties
2-24 Action on Licenses
Article 4: Clerk
2-31 Bond
2-32 Powers and Duties
2-33 Copies of all Papers. Evidence in Courts
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Article 5: Treasurer
2-41 Appointment - Resignation
2-42 Bond
2-43 Duties
Article 6: Corporation Counsel
2-51 Appointment
2-52 Duties, Generally
2-53 Rules of Procedure - Generally
2-54 Compensation
2-55 Fiscal Year
2-56 Claims Against the Village
Article 7: Meetings
2-61 Regular Meetings
2-62 Special Meetings
2-63 President to Preside
2-64 When President Shall Vote
2-65 Resolutions - Motions
2-66 Reconsideration - Passage Over Veto
2-67 Disturbing Meetings​​
Chapter 3: Ordinances
3-1 Style of Ordinances
3-2 Approval by President: Veto:
3-3 Reconsideration of Ordinance: Passage over Veto:
3-4 Publication and Effective Date
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Chapter 4: Alcoholic Beverages
1-1 Definitions
4-2 Applicability of State Law
4-3 Liquor Control Commissioner
4-4 Powers of Local Commissioner
4-5 Sales of Alcoholic Liquor by Minors
4-6 Disorderly and Improper Conduct on Premises
4-7 Retailers License
4-8 Curb Service
4-9 Retail Sales
4-10 Classes of Licenses and Fees
Amendment of Sales of Alcoholic Liquor of Minor
Amendment of Closing Hours
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4-11 Closing Hours
4-12 Penalty
4-13 Transporting or Possessing in Original Unbroken Package
4-14 Sales to Person Under 21, Habitual Drunkards, Spendthrifts and mental Incompetents
4-15 Selling, Giving or Delivering Alcoholic Liquor to Minors
4-16 License Fees
4-17 Sales to Persons Under 21, Proof of Age
4-18 Proof of Age -- False, Fraudulent, or not His/Her Own
4-19 Residency Requirement
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Chapter 5: Animal Control
5-1 Definitions
5-11 Care
5-12 Cruelty
5-13 Abandonment
5-14 Pets or Novelties
5-15 Collars and License Tags
5-16 Inoculation or Vaccination Against Rabies​​​
5-17 Female Dogs in Heat
5-18 Impoundment of Dog Not Vaccinated/Wearing Tag
5-19 Noisy Animals
5-20 Dangerous and Vicious Animals
5-21 Dogs Not to Run at Large
5-22 Penalty
5-23 Poisoning
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Chapter 6: Fire Protection
6-1 Definitions
6-2 Fireworks
6-3 Penalty
6-4 Fire Chief - Appointed by President
6-5 Ashes
6-6 Lumber or Coal Yard
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6-7 Fire Extinguishers in Mobile Homes
6-8 Construction of Chimneys, Fireplaces, etc.
6-9 Storage of Combustible Materials
6-10 Unsafe Buildings
6-11 Deteriorated or Damaged Buildings
6-12 Fees for Fire Protection in Unprotected Areas​​
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Chapter 7: Housing
7-1 Definitions
7-2 Responsibilities of Owners and Occupants
7-3 Construction of Chapter with Other Laws
7-4 Purposes of Chapter
7-11 Inspection of Dwelling, Dwelling Units and Premises
7-12 Enforcement, Service of Notices and Orders
7-13 Prosecution of Violation
7-14 Unfit Dwellings
7-15 Vacating Premises, Placarding
7-16 Broken Glass and Boarding Up​​​​​​
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7-17 Compliance with this Article Required
7-18 Plumbing Facilities
7-19 Means of Egress
7-20 Space, Use and Location
7-21 Light, Ventilation and Heating
7-22 Electricity
7-23 General Maintenance Standards for Dwellings and Dwelling Units
7-24 Accessory Structures
7-25 Criminal Housing Management
7-26 Completion of Construction​​​​​​
Chapter 8: Miscellaneous Offenses
8-1 Definitions
8-2 Carrying/Discharging Air Rifle on Public Streets
8-3 Seizure and Removal
8-4 Carrying/Discharging Firearms on Public Streets
8-5 Curfew
8-6 Improper Supervision of Child
8-11 Making Disturbing Noises
8-12 Unlawful Assemblage's
8-13 Disturbing Assemblages
8-14 Public Intoxication
8-15 Disorderly Conduct​
8-16 Reckless Conduct
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8-17 Weapons
8-21 Criminal Damage to Village Supported Property
8-22 Criminal Damage of Fire Fighting Apparatus, Hydrants or Equipment
8-23 Opening Hydrants
8-24 Cemeteries
8-25 Public Indecency
8-26 Penalty
8-27 Vandalism
8-28 Parental Responsibility
8-29 Soliciting
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Chapter 9: Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
9-1 Definitions
9-2 Adjacent Property Owners Consent
9-3 Permit Required to Locate Mobile Home
9-4 Transferability of Permit
9-5 Utilities Connections
9-6 Usage
9-7 Skirts​​​​​​​​​​
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9-8 Anchoring
9-9 Site Area
9-10 Fire Extinguishers
9-11 Penalty
9-12 Temporary Porches, Canopies and Skirts
9-13 Denial of Permit
9-14 Parking Restrictions​​​​​​​​​​
Chapter 10: Sewage
10-1 Definitions​​​​​​​​​​
10-2 Sewage
10-3 Private Sewage Disposal System - Construction
10-4 Private Sewage Disposal System - Operation and Maintenance
10-5 Abandonment of Facilities
10-6 Discharge of Unpolluted Water
10-7 Penalty
Chapter 11: Motor Vehicles and Traffic
11-1 Definitions​​​​​​​​​​
11-11 Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Riding Bicycles
11-12 Riding on Bicycles
11-13 Clinging to Vehicles
11-14 Riding on Streets, Roadways, and Bicycle Paths
11-15 Carrying Articles
11-16 Required Equipment
11-21 Pedestrians Walking on Highway
11-22 Pedestrians Yield to Emergency Vehicles
11-23 Pedestrians Under Influence of Alcohol/ Drugs
11-31 Abandoned or Unattended Vehicles
11-32 Obstructing Traffic
11-33 Careless Driving
11-34 Reckless Driving
11-35 Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors
11-36 Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited
11-37 Crossing Fire Hose
11-38 Driving on the Sidewalk
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​​11-39 Putting Glass, etc., on Highway Prohibited
11-40 Unattended motor Vehicle
11-41 Limitations on Backing
11-51 Riding on Motorcycles
11-52 Special Equipment for Persons Riding Motorcycles
11-53 Required Equipment on Motorcycles
11-54 Requirements to Operate a Motorcycle with 150cc Rating or less
11-61 Special Speed Limit While Passing Schools
11-62 Minimum Speed Regulation
11-63 Maximum Speed Regulation
11-71 Stop, Stand, Park: Prohibited on State Highway
11-72 Stop, Stand, Park: Prohibited on Specific Places
11-73 Handicapped Persons - Parking Exemptions
11-81 Funeral Processions - Right of Way
11-82 Lead Vehicle Equipment
11-83 Identification of Vehicles in Procession
11-84 Operators of vehicles not in Procession
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Chapter 12: Nuisances
12-1 Definitions​​​​​​​​​​
12-2 Abandoned Refrigerators
12-3 Selling, etc., Controlled Substances
12-4 Obstructions or Encroachments
12-5 Advertising
12-6 Inoperable Motor Vehicles
12-7 Odors
12-8 Dangerous Dogs or Other Animals
12-9 Dram Shops
12-10 dry Grass and Similar Items Subject to Combustion​​
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12-11 Dumping Garbage
12-12 Noise
12-13 Offensive Pens, Buildings, Enclosures
12-14 Putrid Substances
12-15 Removal of Garbage, Refuse, Junk, Ashes - Notice to Abate Lein for Cost of Removal
12-16 Removal of Weeds, Grass, and Plants
12-17 Wells
12-18 Abatement & Amendment
12-19 Burning
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Chapter 13: Water Works
13-1 Definitions​​
13-11 Established
13-12 Term of Office
13-14 Compensation
13-15 Vacancy
13-16 Duties
13-21 Water Department
13-22 Powers and Duties
13-23 Village Not Liable for Interruption of Services
13-24 Service Lines
13-25 Manner of Making Excavations for Service Lines
13-26 Separate Facilities Required - Each Family Unit
13-27 Village to Turn Water On and Off
13-28 Cross-Connection of Water Supplies
13-29 Water Meter Installation
13-30 Easements
13-31 Extension of Mains
13-32 Maximum Width of Backhoe Used for Excavations for Water Mains
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13-33 Duty of User Upon Change in Occupancy
13-34 Damage to Water Department Property
13-35 Permitted Uses of Village water; Resale
13-36 Fluoridation
13-37 Application and Agreement Prerequisite to Service
13-38 Connection Charges and Amendment
13-39 Deposit
13-40 Rates Established
13-41 Time When Liability for Water Charges Attached
13-42 Billing Payment
13-43 Penalty for Late Payment; Discontinuance of Service
13-44 Lien on Real Property for Delinquent Charges; Perfecting Lien
13-45 Duties of the Village Attorney.
13-46 Foreclosure of Lien; Action at Law for Delinquency
13-47 Penalty
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