Code of the City of Kechi, Kansas
Kechi City Hall
220 Kechi Rd
Kechi, Kansas 67067
Phone: (316) 744-9287
Email:
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Web:
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CODE OF THE CITY OF KECHI, KANSAS
GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
PREFACE
ORDINANCE NO. 1628-09
CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I. ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1-101. Code designated.
1-102. Definitions.
1-103. Existing ordinances.
1-104. Effect of repeal.
1-105. Catchlines of sections.
1-106. Parenthetical and reference matter.
1-107. Amendments; repeal.
1-108. Ordinances.
1-109. Same; subject and title; amendment.
1-110. Same; publication.
1-111. Same; ordinance book.
1-112. Resolutions, motions.
1-113. City records.
1-114. Altering code.
1-115. Scope of application.
1-116. General penalty.
1-117. Severability
ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY
1-201. Governing body.
1-202. Same; powers generally.
1-203. Same; meetings.
1-204. Same; quorum.
1-205. Powers of the mayor.
1-206. President of the council.
1-207. Administrative powers.
1-208. Vacancies in governing body; how filled.
1-209. Compensation.
1-210. Expenses.
1-211. Rules and order of business.
1-212. Code of ethics.
ARTICLE 3. CITY ADMINISTRATOR
1-301. City Administrator.
1-302. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities.
1-303. Orders and Reports.
1-304. Employment Agreement.
1-305. Salary.
ARTICLE 4. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
1-401. Appointment.
1-402. Employees.
1-403. Removal.
1-404. Vacancy in office.
1-405. City clerk.
1-406. Same; fiscal records.
1-407. Same; seal; oaths.
1-408. Same; withholding agents.
1-409. Deputy city clerk.
1-410. City treasurer.
1-411. City attorney; office; duties.
1-412. City engineer.
1-413. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
1-414. Conflict of interest.
1-415. City prosecutor.
ARTICLE 5. PERSONNEL POLICY AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1-501. Personnel rules and regulations.
ARTICLE 6. OATHS AND BONDS
1-601. Oath.
1-602. Oaths filed.
1-603. Bonds required.
1-604. Same; premiums.
1-605. Condition of bonds.
1-606. Approval of bonds.
ARTICLE 7. OPEN RECORDS
1-701. Policy.
1-702. Record custodians
1-703. Public request for access.
1-704. Facilities for public inspection.
1-705. Procedures for inspection.
1-706. Appointment of official custodians.
1-707. Designation of additional record custodians.
1-708. Duties of custodians.
1-709. Requests to be directed to custodians.
1-710. Fee administration.
1-711. Inspection fee.
1-712. Copying fee.
1-713. Prepayment of fees.
1-714. Payment.
ARTICLE 8. INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS
1-801. Purpose and goals.
1-802. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
1-803. Definitions.
1-804. Investment of idle funds.
1-805. Procedures and restrictions.
1-806. Custody and safekeeping.
1-807. Sale or transfer.
1-808. Earnings and records.
ARTICLE 9. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
1-901. Economic Development Committee; creation.
1-902. Same; membership, terms, vacancies.
1-903. Meetings; chairman; record.
1-904. Duties of committee.
1-905. Additional duties.
1-906. Budget of expenditures.
1-907. Expenditures.
ARTICLE 10. PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION
1-1001. Public building commission; creation.
1-1002. Powers.
1-1003. Composition of Commission.
CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
ARTICLE 1. SEDGWICK COUNTY ENFORCEMENT
2-101. Interlocal Service Agreement with Sedgwick County.
2-102. Adoption.
2-103. Code open to public.
2-104. Conflicts.
2-105. Enforcement jurisdiction.
ARTICLE 2. ANIMAL KENNEL AND PET STORE REGULATIONS
2-201. Definitions.
2-202. Commercial Kennels and Pet Shop Conditions
2-203. Facilities
2-204. Grooming parlors - conditions.
2-205. Zoning compliance.
2-206. Permit and Inspection Requirements.
CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
3-101. Definitions.
3-102. Restriction on location.
3-103. Minors on premises.
3-104. Consumption on public property.
3-105. Public sale; consumption.
3-106. Open container.
3-107. Consumption while driving.
3-108. Identification card
3-109. Underage purchaser.
ARTICLE 2. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
3-201. License required of retailers.
3-202. Application.
3-203. License granted; denied.
3-203a. Transferability of license.
3-204. License to be posted.
3-205. License, disqualification.
3-206. Restriction upon location.
3-207. License fee.
3-208. Suspension of license.
3-209. License suspension/revocation by governing body
3-210. Same; appeal.
3-211. Change of location.
3-212. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
3-213. Business regulations.
3-214. Prohibited conduct on premises.
3-215. Sanitary conditions required.
3-216. Minors on premises.
3-217. Sales to minors prohibited.
3-218. Possession on unlicensed premises prohibited.
ARTICLE 3. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
3-301. State license required.
3-302. Occupational tax.
3-303. Posting of receipt.
3-304. Hours of sale.
3-305. Business regulations.
3-306. Restrictions on location.
ARTICLE 4. PRIVATE CLUBS
3-401. License required.
3-402. License fee.
3-403. Business regulations.
3-404. Prohibited conduct on premises.
ARTICLE 5. DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
3-501. License required.
3-502. License fee.
3-503. Business regulations.
ARTICLE 6. CATERERS
3-601. License required.
3-602. License fee.
3-603. Business regulations.
3-604. Notice to chief of police.
ARTICLE 7. TEMPORARY PERMITS
3-701. Permit required.
3-702. Permit fee.
3-703. City temporary permit.
3-704. Permit regulations.
CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
ARTICLE 1. FIRE PREVENTION
4-101. Fire limits established; fire code adopted.
ARTICLE 2. BUILDING CODE
4-201. Definitions.
4-202. Building code incorporated.
4-203. Additional provisions.
4-204. Building official; powers; duties.
4-205. Building inspector; appointment.
4-206. Same; duties.
4-207. Same; powers.
4-208. Same; right of entry.
4-209. Clarification; modification.
4-210. Building permit required; application; approval.
4-211. Same; application information required.
4-212. Same; plans and specifications.
4-213. Same; timely completion of construction.
4-214. Same; posting.
4-215. Certificate of approval.
4-216. Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector.
4-217. Request for inspection.
4-218. Inspection fee.
4-219. Builder or building contractor defined.
4-220. Builder's or building contractor's license required; building permits; unlawful acts.
4-221. Same; application; granting.
4-222. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
4-223. [Reserved.]
4-224. Insurance.
4-225. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
4-226. Work by property owners.
4-227. Liability.
4-228. Severability.
ARTICLE 3. ELECTRICAL CODE
4-301. Definitions.
4-302. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
4-303. Additional provisions.
4-304. Building official; authority.
4-305. Electrical inspector; appointment.
4-306. Same; duties.
4-307. Same; powers.
4-308. Same; right of entry.
4-309. Clarification; modification.
4-310. Electrical permit required; application; approval.
4-311. Same; application information required.
4-312. Same; plans and specifications.
4-313. [Reserved.]
4-314. Same; posting
4-315. Request for inspection.
4-316. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
4-317. Inspection fee.
4-318. Certificate of approval.
4-319. Connection to installations.
4-320. Reinspection.
4-321. Condemnation; appeal.
4-322. Interference by unauthorized person.
4-323. Electrician or electrical contractors defined.
4-324. Electrician's or electrical contractor's license required; electrical permits; unlawful acts.
4-325. Same; application; granting.
4-326. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
4-327. [Reserved.]
4-328. Insurance.
4-329. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
4-330. Work by property owners.
4-331. Approved materials.
4-332. Liability.
4-333. Severability.
ARTICLE 4. PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTING CODE
4-401. Definition of plumbing.
4-402. Uniform plumbing code incorporated.
4-403. Additional provisions.
4-404. Building official; authority.
4-405. Plumbing inspector; appointment.
4-406. Same; duties.
4-407. Same; powers.
4-408. Same; right of entry.
4-409. Clarification; modification.
4-410. Plumbing permit required; exception.
4-411. Same; application information required.
4-412. Same; plans and specifications.
4-413. [Reserved.]
4-414. Same; posting.
4-415. Request for inspection.
4-416. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
4-417. [Reserved.]
4-418. Certificate of approval.
4-419. Connection to gas or water supply.
4-420. Condemnation; appeal.
4-421. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
4-422. Plumber's or plumbing contractor's license required; plumbing permits; unlawful acts.
4-423. Same; application; granting.
4-424. [Reserved.]
4-425. [Reserved.]
4-426. Insurance.
4-427. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
4-428. Excavations.
4-429. Work by property owners.
4-430. Approved materials.
4-431. Liability.
4-432. Severability.
ARTICLE 5. MOVING BUILDINGS
4-501. Building official; authority.
4-502. Permit required.
4-503. Same; application for permit.
4-504. [Reserved.]
4-505. [Reserved.]
4-506. Contractor; license required; fee.
4-507. Route; duties of building official.
4-508. Notice to owners.
4-509. Duty of owners.
4-510. Interfering with poles; wires.
4-511. Display of lanterns.
ARTICLE 6. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
4-601. Purpose.
4-602. Definitions.
4-603. Public officer; duties.
4-604. Procedure; petition.
4-605. Same; notice.
4-606. Same; publication.
4-607. Same; hearing, order.
4-608. Duty of owner.
4-609. Same; failure to comply.
4-610. Same; make site safe.
4-611. Assessment of costs.
4-612. Immediate hazard.
4-613. Appeals from order.
4-614. Scope of article.
ARTICLE 7. MOBILE HOMES
4-701. Definitions.
4-702. Location of mobile homes and house trailers.
4-703. Park license.
4-704. Application for license.
4-705. Park location.
4-706. Park layout.
4-707. Water supply.
4-708. Sewage disposal.
4-709. Garbage and refuse.
4-710. Electricity.
4-711. Fuel gas.
4-712. Register.
4-713. Alterations and additions.
4-714. Permit revocation.
4-715. Mobile homes and house trailers not located in a park on April 11, 1975.
ARTICLE 8. UNDERGROUND GAS PIPELINES
4-801. Damage prevention program.
4-802. Rules and regulations.
4-803. Identification of excavators.
4-804. Excavation activities defined.
4-805. Location of cover areas.
4-806. Procedures.
4-807. Blasting insurance.
4-808. Inspection.
4-809. Emergency call procedure.
4-810. Insurance requirements.
ARTICLE 9. EXCAVATIONS
4-901. Definitions.
4-902. Applicability.
4-903. Permit required.
4-904. Persons eligible for permits.
4-905. Application for permit; fees, issuance.
4-906. Backfilling; generally; removal of surplus material.
4-907. Same; construction or repair of building foundation adjacent to streets, etc.
4-908. Same; excavations within four feet of existing pavement, etc.
4-909. Same; extra excavation of pavement beyond edges of dirt foundation.
4-910. Same; with excavated material.
4-911. Same; duty of persons making excavation.
4-912. Work to continue without interruption where excavation made on expressways, freeways, arterial streets.
4-913. Liability of permittee for negligent acts, etc.; city to be saved harmless.
4-914. Replacement of cuts; notice to the city; liability after notice.
4-915. Same; work to be done by the city; exception.
4-916. Contracting with paving contractor to do work.
4-917. Disposition of moneys collected under ordinance.
4-918. Right of city to civil action to recover permit fees.
4-919. Penalty.
ARTICLE 10. MECHANICAL CODE
4-1001. Definitions.
4-1002. International mechanical code.
4-1003. Additional provisions.
4-1004. Mechanical official; powers; duties.
4-1005. Mechanical inspector; appointment.
4-1006. Same; duties.
4-1007. Same; powers.
4-1008. Same; right of entry.
4-1009. Clarification; modification.
4-1010. Mechanical permit required; application; approval.
4-1011. Same; application information required.
4-1012. Same; plans and specifications.
4-1013. Same; fees.
4-1014. Same; posting.
4-1015. Certificate of approval.
4-1016. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
4-1017. Request for inspection.
4-1018. Inspection fee.
4-1019. Mechanical contractors defined.
4-1020. Mechanical contractor's license required; mechanical permits; unlawful acts.
4-1021. Same; application; granting.
4-1022. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
4-1023. [Reserved.]
4-1024. Insurance.
4-1025. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
4-1026. Work by property owners.
4-1027. Liability.
4-1028. Severability.
ARTICLE 11. SEDGWICK COUNTY CODE ENFORCEMENT
4-1101. Interlocal agreement.
4-1102. Sedgwick County Code Chapter 6 incorporated.
4-1103. Sedgwick County Code Chapter 8 incorporated.
4-1104. County building inspector; appointment.
4-1105. Same; duties.
4-1106. Same; powers.
4-1107. Same; right of entry.
4-1108. Application of code.
4-1109. Official copies of Sedgwick County Code.
ARTICLE 12. RESIDENTIAL CODE
4-1201. Residential code incorporated.
ARTICLE 13. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
4-1301. Adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code.
4-1302. Local amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code.
4-1303. Conflict with other provisions.
4-1304. Severability.
4-1305. Construction.
CHAPTER V. BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
5-101. License required.
5-102. Application for license.
5-103. Not assignable or transferable.
5-104. License period; duration.
5-105. Exemption of farmers.
5-106. License fees.
5-107. Same; when payable; time period.
5-108. Payment of fees; receipt.
5-109. Contents of license.
5-110. Record book.
5-111. Display of license.
ARTICLE 2. SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, PEDDLERS
5-201. Definitions.
5-202. License required.
5-203. Same; application required.
5-204. Issuance; county residents.
5-205. Same; investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
5-206. Same; investigation fee.
5-207. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
5-208. Renewal.
5-209. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
5-210. Appeal to governing body.
5-211. Regulations.
5-212. Use of streets and sidewalks.
5-213. Disturbing the peace.
ARTICLE 3. AMUSEMENT DEVICES
5-301. Definitions
5-302. License required.
5-303. Same; application
5-304. Same; fee.
5-305. Same; revocation; notice and hearing.
5-306. Display of license.
5-307. Transfer of license.
5-308. Term of license.
ARTICLE 4. SALVAGE OR STORAGE YARDS
5-401. Rules and regulations.
5-402. Exceptions.
5-403. Definitions.
ARTICLE 5. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
5-501. Definitions
5-502. License required
5-503. Application for license.
5-504. License fees.
5-505. License-eligibility requirements.
5-506. Examination of application by city council.
5-507. Display of license required.
5-508. Renewal of licenses.
5-509. General regulations and prohibited conduct.
5-510. Alcoholic beverages.
5-511. Private rooms and closed booths prohibited.
5-512. Prohibited conduct.
5-513. Compliance with other regulations required.
5-514. Distance requirements.
5-515. Suspension and revocation of license.
5-516. Penalty.
5-517. Injunctions.
5-518. Invalidity of part.
CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
ARTICLE 1. CITY ELECTIONS
6-101. Conduct of election.
6-102. Hours of voting.
6-103. Primary elections.
6-104. Governing body elections and terms.
CHAPTER VII. FIRE
ARTICLE 1. FIRE PREVENTION
7-101. International fire code; incorporated.
7-102. Same; enforcement.
7-103. Same; amendments.
7-104. Open burning.
7-105. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
7-106. Stacking of hay or straw.
7-107. Keeping of packing materials.
7-108. Storage of ashes.
7-109. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
7-110. Fire hazards generally.
7-111. Same; inspections to discover.
7-112. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
7-113. Same; service of order; records.
ARTICLE 2. FIREWORKS
7-201. Fireworks defined.
7-202. Fireworks prohibited.
7-203. Same; exceptions; discharges.
7-204. Same; exception; sale of fireworks.
7-205. Permit for sale of fireworks required; fee; issuance; waiver of fee.
7-206. Permit for public fireworks display required.
7-207. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
7-208. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
7-209. Throwing prohibited.
7-210. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
7-211. Retail display of fireworks.
7-212. Fire extinguishers required.
7-213. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
7-214. Authority of police chief.
7-215. Penalty.
ARTICLE 3. FIRE INSURANCE PROCEEDS FUND
7-301. Scope and application.
7-302. Lien created.
7-303. Same; encumbrances.
7-304. Same; pro rata basis.
7-305. Procedure.
7-306. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
7-307. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
7-308. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
7-309. Same; disposition of funds.
7-310. Effect upon insurance policies.
7-311. Insurers; liability.
ARTICLE 4. SERVICE DRIVES
7-401. Definitions.
7-402. When service drive required.
7-403. Application and inspection fee.
7-404. General requirements.
7-405. Specific requirements for service drives servicing primary structures.
7-406. Address requirements.
7-407. Specific requirements for service drives servicing agriculture and accessory structures.
7-408. Code enforcement inspection.
7-409. Enforcement and penalties.
7-410. Other remedies unaffected.
7-411. Access for emergency vehicles in floodplain management areas.
7-412. Permits required for certain service drives.
7-413. Submission of plans for service drives.
7-414. Construction standards for service drives.
7-415. Appeals process.
7-416. Notice of appeal.
7-417. Limitations on authority.
7-418. Savings clause.
7-419. Severability.
CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
ARTICLE 1. BOARD OF HEALTH
8-101. Board of health created.
8-102. City health officer; duties.
ARTICLE 2. HEALTH NUISANCES
8-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
8-202. Public officer.
8-203. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-204. Right of entry.
8-205. Notice.
8-206. Same; contents.
8-207. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-208. Abatement.
8-209. Hearing.
8-210. Costs assessed.
ARTICLE 2A. ENVIRONMENTAL CODE
8-2A01. Title.
8-2A02. Legislative finding of fact.
8-2A03. Purpose.
8-2A04. Rules of construction.
8-2A05. Definitions.
8-2A06. Public officer.
8-2A07. Enforcement standards.
8-2A08. Unlawful acts
8-2A09. Notice
8-2A10. Penalty.
8-2A11. Abatement.
8-2A12. Hearing before governing body.
8-2A13. Appeals.
8-2A14. Costs assessed.
8-2A15. Construction.
ARTICLE 3. JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
8-301. Findings of governing body.
8-302. Definitions.
8-303. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
8-304. Public officer.
8-305. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-306. Right of entry.
8-307. Notice.
8-308. Same; contents.
8-309. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-310. Abatement.
8-311. Disposition of vehicle.
8-312. Hearing.
8-313. Costs assessed.
ARTICLE 4. WEEDS
8-401. Weeds to be removed.
8-402. Definitions.
8-403. Public officer; notice to remove.
8-404. Abatement; assessment of costs.
8-405. Right of entry.
8-406. Unlawful interference.
8-407. Noxious weeds.
8-408. Penalty.
ARTICLE 5. MINIMUM HOUSING CODE
8-501. Title.
8-502. General.
8-503. Declaration of policy.
8-504. Definitions.
8-505. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
8-506. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
8-507. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
8-508. Designation of unfit dwellings.
8-509. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
8-510. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
8-511. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
8-512. Notice of violations; procedures.
8-513. Public officer; authority.
8-514. Governing body; authority.
8-515. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
8-516. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
8-517. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
8-518. Governing body; appeals.
8-519. Right of petition.
ARTICLE 6. RODENT CONTROL
8-601. Definitions.
8-602. Building maintenance.
8-603. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
8-604. Failure to comply.
8-605. Replace rat-stoppage.
8-606. Notice to eradicate rats.
8-607. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
8-608. Inspections.
CHAPTER IX. MUNICIPAL COURT
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
9-101. Municipal court established.
9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
9-103. Time and place of sessions.
9-104. Municipal judge; appointment.
9-105. Same; absence; vacancy; pro tem.
9-106. Same; powers and duties.
9-107. Same; salary.
9-108. Court clerk.
9-109. Payment of fine.
9-110. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
9-111. Failure to appear.
9-112. Appointment of counsel for indigent defendants.
9-113. Court costs.
9-114. Attorney fees for appointed counsel for indigent defendants.
9-115 Payment of court appointed attorney by convicted defendants.
CHAPTER X. POLICE
ARTICLE 1. POLICE DEPARTMENT
10-101. Police department.
10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
10-103. Rules and regulations.
ARTICLE 2. PROPERTY IN POLICE CUSTODY
10-201. Regulations.
10-202. Disposition.
10-203. Same; exempt property.
10-204. Claiming property.
10-205. Proof of ownership.
10-206. Auction.
ARTICLE 3. POLICE FEES
10-301. Fee for police responses to party.
10-302. Initial police responses to parties, gatherings or events.
10-303. Subsequent police responses to parties, gatherings or events; liability.
10-304. Cost; collection.
CHAPTER XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
ARTICLE 1. UNIFORM OFFENSE CODE
11-101. Incorporating uniform public offense code.
11-102. Same; amendment.
11-103. Same; amendment.
11-104. Third and subsequent domestic battery.
11-105. Theft of Property valued at more than $1,000.
ARTICLE 2. LOCAL REGULATIONS
11-201. Littering prohibited.
11-202. Carrying or possessing unconcealed.
11-203. Discharging.
11-204. Sawed off shotguns; forfeiture and destruction.
11-205. Knives opened by mechanical contrivances; forfeiture and destruction.
11-206. Drawing upon another.
11-207. Penalty.
11-208. Loud sound amplification systems in vehicles prohibited; penalty
11-209. Curfew; children.
11-210. Curfew; parents and others.
11-211. Curfew penalties.
11-212. Unlawful acts regarding depressants, stimulants or other substances; penalty.
11-213. Same; second and subsequent offenses
11-214. Possession of drug paraphernalia illegal; penalty.
CHAPTER XII. PUBLIC PROPERTY
ARTICLE 1. CITY PARKS
12-101. City laws extended to park.
12-102. Police jurisdiction over parks.
12-103. Damaging park property.
12-104. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
12-105. Vehicle regulations.
12-106. Hunting.
12-107. Fires.
12-108. Camping prohibited.
12-109. Sanitation.
12-110. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
12-111. Preservation of natural state.
12-112. General regulations.
12-113. Park hours.
ARTICLE 2. PARK BOARD
12-201. Park Board established.
12-202. Same; membership.
12-203. Same; vacancies; how filled.
12-204. Same; removal of members due to non-attendance.
12-205. Purpose of park board.
12-206. Regular meetings.
12-207. Same; conduct of business.
CHAPTER XIII. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
ARTICLE 1. SIDEWALKS
13-101. Permit required.
13-102. Sidewalk grade.
13-103. Same; specifications.
13-104. Same; petition.
13-105. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
13-106. Notice; publication.
13-107. Right of abutting owner.
13-108. Repairs by owner or city.
13-109. Performance, statutory bond.
13-110. Obstructing sidewalks.
13-111. Same; exception.
ARTICLE 2. STREETS
13-201. Cutting curbs; pavement.
13-202. Altering drainage.
13-203. Unfinished pavement.
13-204. Using streets.
13-205. Dangerous objects in.
13-206. Petroleum products in streets.
13-207. Discharging water on streets.
13-208. Burning in streets.
13-209. Throwing in streets.
ARTICLE 3. TREES AND SHRUBS
13-301. Public tree care.
13-302. Diseased trees; determination.
13-303. Same; notice served.
13-304. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
13-305. Same; prevent spread of disease.
13-306. Dangerous, dead or diseased trees on private property.
13-307. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
13-308. Costs on tax rolls.
13-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
13-310. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
ARTICLE 4. SNOW AND ICE
13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
13-402. Same; exception; alternate remedy.
13-403. Same; penalty.
13-404. Removal may be made by city.
13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
CHAPTER XIV. TRAFFIC
ARTICLE 1. STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
14-101. Incorporating standard traffic ordinance.
14-102. Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
14-104. Use of coasters, roller skates and similar devices.
14-105 Third and subsequent driving under the influence.
ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
14-202. Placement of traffic control devices.
14-203. Speed.
14-204. Speed limit on street.
14-205. Stop and yield intersections.
14-206. Parking of vehicles in excess of 35 feet in length.
14-207. Parking farm equipment.
14-208. Transportation of drug paraphernalia illegal; penalty.
ARTICLE 3. ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
14-301. Definitions.
14-302. Impounding vehicles.
14-303. Same.
14-304. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
14-305. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
14-306. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
14-307. Hearing.
14-308. Charges constitute a lien.
14-309. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
14-310. Redemption.
14-311. Sale proceeds.
14-312. Statutory procedures.
14-313. Implementation of article.
14-314. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
ARTICLE 4. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
14-401. Hazardous material defined.
14-402. Same; exceptions.
14-403. Transportation of hazardous materials.
14-404. Hazardous materials routes.
14-405. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
14-406. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
ARTICLE 5. MOTOR CARRIERS
14-501. Incorporating federal motor carrier safety regulations.
CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
15-101. Definition.
15-102. Delinquent accounts.
15-103. Notice; hearing.
15-104. Same; finding.
15-105. Utility deposit.
15-106. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
15-106a. Landlord liability.
15-107. Petty cash fund.
15-108. Same; deposits.
15-109. Same; vouchers.
15-110. Payment of bills.
15-111. City maintenance superintendent.
15-112. Utility connection of properties not in benefit district.
ARTICLE 2. WATER
15-201. Regulations.
15-202. Service not guaranteed.
15-203. Service connections required.
15-204. Application for service.
15-205. City to make connections.
15-206. Connection fees.
15-207. Curb cocks.
15-208. Check valves.
15-209. Unauthorized service.
15-210. Meters.
15-211. Same; testing.
15-212. Tampering with meter.
15-213. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
15-214. Utility deposit.
15-215. Interrupt service.
15-216. Prohibited acts.
15-217. Wasting water.
15-218. Right of access.
15-219. Rates.
15-220. Estimate of water usage.
15-221. Water leaks.
15-222. Water bills.
15-223. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
15-224. Use during fire.
15-225. Cross-connections prohibited.
15-226. Same; protective backflow devices required.
15-227. Same; inspection.
15-228. Same; protection from contaminants.
ARTICLE 3. GAS
15-301. Gas contract.
15-302. Applications.
15-303. Laying of pipe, etc.
15-304. Location of meters.
15-305. Rates established in schedule.
15-306. Meter damage.
15-307. Meters; ownership, etc.
15-308. Meter accuracy.
15-309. Meter failure; bill averaging.
15-310. Duty of consumers.
15-311. No multiple connections.
15-312. Access to gas fixtures.
15-313. Shut off of service.
15-314. Disconnection of service request by customer.
15-315. Damage to system prohibited.
15-316. Notification of city.
15-317. Inspection by city.
15-318. Changes, modifications required.
15-319. Testing.
15-320. Rules for installation, repair, etc.
15-321. Meter and hook-on charges.
15-322. Gas rates.
ARTICLE 4. SEWERS
15-401. Definitions.
15-402. Sewer connection required.
15-403. Permit; connection fee.
15-404. Connection permit; application.
15-405. Costs.
15-406. Sewer connection.
15-407. Sewer for each bu1lding.
15-408(1). Same; specifications.
15-408(2). Same.
15-408(3). Same.
15-408(4). Same.
15-408(5). Same.
15-408(6). Same.
15-408(7). Same.
15-409. Sewer excavations; damages.
15-410. Failure to connect.
15-411. Privy unlawful.
15-412. Private sewer system.
15-413. Same; permit.
15-414. Same; inspection.
15-415. Same; discharge.
15-416. Same; additional requirements.
15-417. Disposal of sewage.
15-418. Damage to sewers.
15-419. Natural outlet.
15-420. Standards.
15-421. Old building sewers.
15-422. Mud, grease traps.
15-423. Roof, foundation drains.
15-424. Same; exception.
15-425. Prohibited discharges.
15-426. Bills.
15-427. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
15-428. Sewer service charge; inside city.
15-429. Sewer service charge; outside city.
ARTICLE 5. SOLID WASTE UTILITY
15-501. Title.
15-502. Legislative Findings and Determinations.
15-503. Definitions.
15-504. Creation of Solid Waste Utility.
15-505. Adoption of Solid Waste Code.
15-506. Collection.
15-507. Administration.
15-508. Recycling Program Fee Established.
15-509. Recycling Program Fee Collection.
15-510. Solid Waste Utility Enterprise Fund.
15-511. Contracts.
15-512. Insurance.
15-513. Same; Insurance.
15-514. Obligation of Solid Waste and/or Recyclable Materials Collector.
15-515. Obstruction.
15-516. Permit.
15-517. Collection List.
15-518. Revocation.
15-519. Exemptions and Hearing.
15-520. Penalty.
ARTICLE 6. WATER CONSERVATION
15-601. Purpose.
15-602. Definitions.
15-603. Declaration of a water emergency.
15-604. Voluntary conservation measures.
15-605. Mandatory conservation measures.
15-606. Emergency water rates.
15-607. Regulations.
15-608. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
15-609. Emergency termination.
ARTICLE 7. STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION
15-701. General provisions.
15-702. General prohibition.
15-703. Specific prohibitions and requirements.
15-704. Release reporting and cleanup.
15-705. Stormwater discharges from construction activities.
15-706. Stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity.
15-707. Ditches and ponds.
15-708. Compliance monitoring.
15-709. Subdivision development.
15-710. Enforcement actions.
15-711. Applicability of enforcement actions.
15-712. Hearing and appeal.
15-713. Enforcement personnel authorized.
15-714. Other legal actions.
15-715. Falsifying information.
15-716. Supplemental enforcement actions.
CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
ARTICLE 1. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
16-101. Commission reestablishment.
16-102. Membership, Terms, Interest and Compensation.
16-103. Members, Officers, and Records.
16-104. Powers and Duties.
16-105. Construction of public facility or utility in conformance with comprehensive plan, approval or disapproval of planning commission; effect.
16-106. Board of zoning appeals.
16-107. Additional powers and duties.
16-108. Budget of expenditures.
ARTICLE 2. ZONING REGULATIONS
16-201. Adoption.
16-202. Official map.
16-203. Violations.
ARTICLE 3. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
16-301. Adoption.
ARTICLE 4. FLOOD PLAIN ZONING
16-401. Statutory authorization.
16-402. Findings of fact.
16-403. Statement of purpose.
16-404. Definitions.
16-405. General provisions.
16-406. Administration.
16-407. Provisions for flood hazard reduction.
16-408. Non-conforming use.
16-409. Penalties for violation.
16-410. Amendments.
APPENDIX A - CHARTER ORDINANCES
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 4
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 7
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 8
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 9
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 10
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 11
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 16
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 17
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 18
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 19 (Amended)
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 20
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISE ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 94
ORDINANCE NO. 148
ORDINANCE NO. 98-390 : STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 1645-11 : TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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Current through Ordinance No. 1647-11, approved August 25, 2011.
