Code Enforcement
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Code Enforcement Program Management

Section 1.0 Related Policies & Documentation 3

Section 2.0 Title: Code Enforcement Program Management 5
2.1 Purpose 5
2.2 Authority 5
2.3 Council Oversight & Accountability 5
2.4 Resources & Staffing 5
2.5 Contract Servicing 6
2.6 Municipal Record Keeping 6
2.7 Amendments & Effective Date 6

Section 3.0 Office of Code Enforcement 6
3.1 Staffing 6
Appointment & Contract 6
Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) 6
Job Description 6
Sworn Officer, Oath of Office 6
Bonding required 6
Professional Development & Training 6
3rd Party Code Enforcement Officer 7

Section 4.0 Program Review & Updates 7
As Needed 7
Annual Review 7

Section 5.0 Compliance Procedures 7
5.1 Property Maintenance Notice of Violations 7
5.2 Fee for the Cost of Removing or Abating Nuisances 8
5.3 Court Appearances 9
Authority 9
Compensation 9

Section 6.0 Standardized Forms 9
Notice of Violation 9
Repeat Notice of Violation 9

Section 7.0 Code Topics 9
7.1 Maintenance of Alleyways Used by Emergency Vehicles 9
7.2 Curbs and Sidewalks 11
7.3 Junk Cars 11
7.4 Paper Streets 11
7.5 Parking 12
7.6 Public Nuisances 12
7.7 Structures & Buildings 13
7.8 Trash & Rubbish 13
7.9 Tree Trimming And Removal 14
7.10 Weed Abatement 14
7.11 Yard Maintenance 14

Section 8.0 Terms & Definitions 14

Section 9.0 PEOP 32

Section 10.0 Appendix 33

Emergency Management
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Emergency Management Program Management

Section 1.0 Related Policies & Documentation 2

Section 2.0 Title: Emergency Management Agency Program Management 4
2.1 Purpose 4
2.2 Authority 5
2.3 Council Oversight & Accountability 5
2.4 Resources & Staffing 5
2.5 Contract Servicing 5
2.6 Municipal Record Keeping 6
2.7 Amendments & Effective Date 6

Section 3.0 Local Emergency Management Agency 6
3.1 Staffing 6
Appointment & Contract 6
Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) 6
Job Description 6
Sworn Officer 6
Bonding not required 6
3.2 Establishment 6
3.3 Authority 6
3.4 General Duties and Responsibilities 7
3.5 Municipal Record Keeping 7
3.6 Amendments & Effective Date 7

Section 4.0 Program Review & Updates 7
4.1 As Needed 7
4.2 Annual Review 7
4.3 Biennial Review 7

Section 5.0 Local Coordinator of Emergency Management 8
5.1 Powers and Duties of the Emergency Management Agency 9

Section 6.0 Emergency Management Advisory Council 10

Section 7.0 Coordination, Assistance and Mutual Aid 10

Section 8.0 Approvals and Ratifications of Agreements 11

Section 9.0 Gifts and Grants of Monies 11

Section 10.0 Representation on Boards and Agencies 11

Section 11.0 Insignia and Identifying Marks 11

Section 12.0 Applicability of State Statutes 12

Section 13.0 Declaration of Disaster Emergency 12
13.1 Temporary Suspension of Formal Requirements 12

Section 14.0 PEOP 13

Section 15.0 Appendix 13

Emergency Management
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2026 Emergency Operations Plan

Section 1.0 Right to Know Law and Municipal Records Management 5

Section 2.0 Promulgation 5

Section 3.0 Local Emergency Management Legislation 5

Section 4.0 Certification Of Review 7

Section 5.0 Record Of Changes/Updates 8

Section 6.0 Distribution List 10

Section 7.0 Purpose and Scope 10

Section 8.0 Situation and Assumptions 11

Section 9.0 Concept Of Operations/Continuity of Government 14

Section 10.0 Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities 17
10.1 Command Section 17
10.1.1 Elected Officials 17
10.1.2 EOC Manager (EMC) 18
10.1.3 Public Information Officer (PIO) 19
10.1.4 Safety Officer 20
10.1.5 Liaison Officer 20
10.2 Operations Section 20
10.2.1 Communications Branch 20
10.2.2 Firefighting Branch 21
10.2.3 Health/Medical Branch 21
10.2.4 Search and Rescue Branch 22
10.2.5 Oil and Hazardous Materials Response Branch 23
10.2.6 Public Safety and Security Branch 23
10.3 Planning Section 24
10.3.1 Emergency Management Branch 25
10.4 Logistics Section 25
10.4.1 Transportation Branch 25
10.4.2 Public Works and Engineering Branch 26
10.4.3 Mass Care, Housing and Human Services Branch 26
10.4.4 Resource Support Branch 27
10.4.5 Agriculture and Natural Resources Branch 28
10.4.6 Energy Branch 28
10.5 Finance and Administration Section 29
10.5.1 Long Term Community Recovery and Mitigation Branch 29
10.5.2 Cross-Sector Business and Infrastructure 29

Section 11.0 Administration and Logistics 30
11.1 Administration 30
11.2 Logistics 31

Section 12.0 Training and Exercises 31
12.1 Training Authority 31
12.2 Exercise Requirements 31
12.3 Training Policy 32
12.3.1 Public Officials 32
12.3.1.1 Response and Recovery Training 32
12.3.1.2 Professional Development 32
12.3.1.3 Damage Assessment and Reporting 32
12.3.2 Emergency Services and Other Responding Agencies: 33
12.3.3 State and Federal Training: 33

Section 13.0 Plan Requirements, Maintenance and Distribution 34
13.1 EMC Responsibilities 34
13.2 Enforceability 34
13.3 Execution 34
13.4 Distribution 34
13.5 Hazard Response Planning Template 35

Section 14.0 Appendices 37
14.1 Appendix A: Authority & References 37
14.2 Appendix B: Definitions 38
14.3 Appendix C: Listing Of Hazard-Specific Response Plans 45
14.3.1 Environmental 48
14.3.1.1 Drought/Water Shortage 48
14.3.1.2 Extreme Heat/Cold 51
14.3.1.3 Flooding/Flashflooding 53
14.3.1.4 Rain/Lightning Storms 56
14.3.1.5 SSOs, Stormwater Runoff Pollution 59
14.3.1.6 Tornadoes, Windstorms 63
14.3.1.7 Wildland Fire 68
14.3.1.8 Winter Storms, Snow, Ice 70
14.3.2 Industrial 74
14.3.2.1 Industrial Chemical Spills/Fires 74
14.3.2.2 Radiological & Nuclear Incidents 79
14.3.3 Public Health 82
14.3.3.1 Pandemic and Infectious Disease 82
14.3.4 Transportation 85
14.3.4.1 Railway, Rail Cargo Spills 85
14.3.4.2 Highway Transportation Accidents 89
14.3.5 Fires 91
14.3.5.1 Urban Residential & Commercial Fires 91
14.3.6 Utilities 94
14.3.6.1 Drinking Water Supply 94
14.3.6.2 Electrical Power Supply 97
14.3.6.3 Natural Gas Supply 101
14.4 Appendix D: Notification and Resource Manual (NARM) 103
14.4.1 Critical Personnel Emergency Notification List 103
14.4.2 Critical Facilities 107
14.4.3 Special Facilities Notification List 108
14.4.4 Damage Survey Team Personnel 110
14.4.5 Traffic Control Personnel 110
14.4.6 Special Needs 111
14.4.7 Available Equipment Resource Listing 113
14.4.8 Available Supplies Resource Listing 117
14.4.9 Available Services Resource Listing 119
14.5 Appendix E: Declaration of Disaster Emergency 122
14.5.1 Protocol – State of Emergency 122
14.5.2 EMC Notification of State of Emergency 123
14.5.3 Example Declarations 124
14.5.3.1 Winter Storm 124
14.5.3.2 Wind Storm, Downed Trees, Downed Powerlines 126
14.6 Appendix F: Quick Directory 129
14.6.1 FEMA 129
14.6.2 PEMA 129
14.6.3 Beaver County EMA 129
14.6.4 Local EMAs 130
14.6.5 West Mayfield EMA 130
14.7 Appendix G: Miscellaneous 131
End of Document 137

Fire Prevention & Protection
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Fire Prevention & Protection Program Management

Section 1.0 Related Policies & Documentation 2

Section 2.0 Title: Fire Prevention & Protection Program Management 2
2.1 Purpose 2
2.2 Authority 2
2.3 Council Oversight & Accountability 3
2.4 Resources & Staffing 3
2.5 Contract Servicing 3
2.6 Municipal Record Keeping 3
2.7 Amendments & Effective Date 3

Section 3.0 Fire Protection Service Provider 3
3.1 Staffing 4
3.1.1 Appointment & Contract 4
3.1.2 Police Chief 4

Section 4.0 Program Review & Updates 4
4.1 As Needed 4
4.2 Annual Review 4

Section 5.0 Fire Prevention Services 4
5.1 Advisement to Council 4

Section 6.0 Fire Protection Services 5
6.1 Advisement to Council 5

Section 7.0 PEOP 5
7.1 Municipal Website: Public Safety > Fire Prevention & Protection 5
7.2 Annual Fire Safety Week 5
7.3 “Sound the Alarm” Free Smoke Alarms & Installation For West Mayfield Residents 5

Section 8.0 Appendix 7

Planning-Zoning
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Planning & Zoning Program Management

Section 1.0 Related Policies & Documentation 2

Section 2.0 Title: Planning & Zoning Program Management 2
2.1 Purpose 3
2.2 Authority 3
2.3 Council Oversight & Accountability 3
2.4 Resources & Staffing 3
2.5 Contract Servicing 3
2.6 Municipal Record Keeping 4
2.7 Amendments & Effective Date 4

Section 3.0 Office of Planning & Zoning 4
3.1 Staffing 4
3.1.1 Appointment & Contract 4
3.1.2 Planning-Zoning Officer (PZO) 4
3.1.3 Job Description 4
3.1.4 Sworn Officer, Oath of Office 4
3.1.5 Bonding required 4

Section 4.0 Program Review & Updates 4
4.1 As Needed 4
4.2 Annual Review 4

Section 5.0 Zoning Ordinance Maintenance 5

Section 6.0 Zoning Hearing Board 5
6.1 Current Membership 5
6.2 Establishment 5
6.3 Membership; appointment; terms; removal 5
6.4 Organization and procedure 6
6.5 Powers and Duties 6
1. Appeals from the Zoning Officer 6
2. Variances. 6
3. Special exceptions. 7
4. Unified appeals. 7
6.6 Time limit after variance or special exception granted; extension. 8
6.7 Hearings, Notices, and Decisions 8
6.8 Appeals and Application Procedures. 11

Section 7.0 PEOP 11

Section 8.0 Appendix 12

Police Protection
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Police Protection Program Management

Section 1.0 Related Policies & Documentation 2

Section 2.0 Title: Planning & Zoning Program Management 2
2.1 Purpose 3
2.2 Authority 3
2.3 Council Oversight & Accountability 3
2.4 Resources & Staffing 3
2.5 Contract Servicing 3
2.6 Municipal Record Keeping 4
2.7 Amendments & Effective Date 4

Section 3.0 Office of Planning & Zoning 4
3.1 Staffing 4
3.1.1 Appointment & Contract 4
3.1.2 Planning-Zoning Officer (PZO) 4
3.1.3 Job Description 4
3.1.4 Sworn Officer, Oath of Office 4
3.1.5 Bonding required 4

Section 4.0 Program Review & Updates 4
4.1 As Needed 4
4.2 Annual Review 4

Section 5.0 Zoning Ordinance Maintenance 5

Section 6.0 Zoning Hearing Board 5
6.1 Current Membership 5
6.2 Establishment 5
6.3 Membership; appointment; terms; removal 5
6.4 Organization and procedure 6
6.5 Powers and Duties 6
6.5.1 Appeals from the Zoning Officer 6
6.5.2 Variances 6
6.5.3 Special exceptions 7
6.5.4 Unified appeals 7
6.6 Time limit after variance or special exception granted; extension. 8
6.7 Hearings, Notices, and Decisions 8
6.8 Appeals and Application Procedures. 11

Section 7.0 PEOP 11

Section 8.0 Appendix 12