Ordinances

Rock Island County, Illinois

General Use Regulation Ordinance (PDF Document - Opens in new window - 85.8 KB)

The General Use Regulation Ordinance is available on this page in its entirety (see link above), as a .pdf document. In addition, the Preamble and each chapter are offered separately as individual PDF documents (shown below).

Table of Contents

Preamble

Chapter I - Public Use

  • Section 1: Public Use & Purpose
  • Section 2: Hours of Use
  • Section 3: Permits

Chapter II - Protections of Property Structures and Natural Resources

  • Section 1: Destruction or Misuse of Property and Structures
  • Section 2: Destruction or Misuse of Natural Resources
  • Section 3: Contraband
  • Section 4: Destruction by or Misuse of Fire

Chapter III - Regulation of Sports and Games

  • Section 1: Swimming
  • Section 2: Water Craft
  • Section 3: Engine Powered Models or Toys
  • Section 4: Horseback Riding
  • Section 5: Bicycling
  • Section 6: Sound or Energy Amplification
  • Section 7: Winter Sports
  • Section 8: Field and Team Sports
  • Section 9: Amusement Contraptions
  • Section 10: Aviation
  • Section 11: Gambling
  • Section 12: Camping Regulations and Restrictions

Chapter IV - Regulation of Motorized Vehicles, Traffic and Parking

  • Section 1: Vehicle Operation & Equipment
  • Section 2: Vehicle Types & Access Allowed
  • Section 3: Right of Way
  • Section 4: Parking
  • Section 5: Speed Limit

Chapter V - Regulation of Personal Conduct & Behavior

  • Section 1: Vending & Advertising
  • Section 2: Unlawful Obstructions
  • Section 3: Unlawful Construction or Maintenance
  • Section 4: Drug or Alcohol Abuse
  • Section 5: Weapons & Harmful Substances
  • Section 6: Hindering or Bribing Employees
  • Section 7: Control & Treatment of Animals
  • Section 8: Commercial Photography
  • Section 9: Honoring Permits
  • Section 10: Pyrotechnics

Chapter VI - Enforcement

  • Section 1: Police
  • Section 2: Two Penalties - One Judgment
  • Section 3: Fines and Penalties
  • Section 4: Authority of Other Agencies
  • Section 5: Eviction
  • Section 6: Permits & Designated Areas - Authority
  • Section 7: Civil Suits
  • Section 8: State, United States & Local Laws

Chapter VII - Construction of Words and Definitions

  • Section 1: Construction of Words
  • Section 2: Definitions

Chapter VIII - Miscellaneous

  • Section 1: Conflict
  • Section 2: Enactment
  • Section 3: Captions & Headings
  • Section 4: Severability
  • Section 5: Copies

Chapter IX - Amendments