• 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. Investment of public funds; 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.
      • 1-809. Schedules; authorization; adoption by resolution.
      • 1-810. Violation; penalty.
      • 1-811. Repeal of prior fees for same or substantially identical function or service.
    • ARTICLE 9. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
      • 1-901. Economic Development Committee; creation.
      • 1-902. Same; membership, terms, vacancies.
      • 1-903. Meetings; chair; record.
      • 1-904. Duties and powers 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.
    • ARTICLE 11. LAND BANK
      • 1-1101. Establishment; Purpose.
      • 1-1102. Definitions.
      • 1-1103. Board of Trustees; Appointment, Terms and Dissolution.
      • 1-1104. Board of Trustees; Organization.
      • 1-1105. Land Bank Board of Trustees Powers and Duties.
      • 1-1106. Land Bank; Operational Requirements.
    • ARTICLE 12. REVENUE, FINANCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
      • 1-1201. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
      • 1-1202. City sales tax; 1% for general purposes.
  • 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; special event.
      • 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.
    • ARTICLE 2. BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION, TRADES, AND APPEALS; BUILDING OFFICIAL
      • 4-201. Definitions.
      • 4-202. Board of Construction, Trades, and Appeals Created; Composition; Appointment.
      • 4-203. Terms of Members; Filling of Vacancies.
      • 4-204. Organization and Qualification of Members.
      • 4-205. Compensation.
      • 4-206. Board’s Duties and Responsibilities.
      • 4-207. City Building Official.
      • 4-208. Right of Entry.
      • 4-209. Permits.
    • ARTICLE 3. UNIFIED BUILDING & TRADE CODE
      • 4-301. Wichita/Sedgwick County Unified Building & Trade Code.
    • ARTICLE 4. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
      • 4-401. International Property Maintenance Code.
      • 4-402. Local amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code.
    • ARTICLE 5. MOVING BUILDINGS
      • 4-501. Permit required.
      • 4-502. Same; application for permit.
      • 4-503. Contractor; license required; fee.
      • 4-504. Route; duties of Building Official.
      • 4-505. Notice to owners.
      • 4-506. Duty of owners.
      • 4-507. Interfering with poles; wires.
      • 4-508. Display of lanterns.
    • ARTICLE 6. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
      • 4-601. Purpose.
      • 4-602. Definitions.
      • 4-603. Procedure; petition.
      • 4-604. Same; notice.
      • 4-605. Same; publication.
      • 4-606. Same; hearing, order.
      • 4-607. Duty of owner.
      • 4-608. Same; failure to comply.
      • 4-609. Same; make site safe.
      • 4-610. Assessment of costs.
      • 4-611. Immediate hazard.
      • 4-612. Appeals from order.
      • 4-613. Scope of article.
    • ARTICLE 7. EXCAVATIONS
      • 4-701. Definitions.
      • 4-702. Applicability.
      • 4-703. Permit required.
      • 4-704. Persons eligible for permits.
      • 4-705. Application for permit; fees, issuance.
      • 4-706. Backfilling; generally; removal of surplus material.
      • 4-707. Same; construction or repair of building foundation adjacent to streets, etc.
      • 4-708. Same; excavations within four feet of existing pavement, etc.
      • 4-709. Same; extra excavation of pavement beyond edges of dirt foundation.
      • 4-710. Same; with excavated material.
      • 4-711. Same; duty of persons making excavation.
      • 4-712. Work to continue without interruption where excavation made on expressways, freeways, arterial streets.
      • 4-713. Liability of permittee for negligent acts, etc.; city to be saved harmless.
      • 4-714. Replacement of cuts; notice to the city; liability after notice.
      • 4-715. Same; work to be done by the city; exception.
      • 4-716. Contracting with paving contractor to do work.
      • 4-717. Disposition of moneys collected under ordinance.
      • 4-718. Right of city to civil action to recover permit fees.
      • 4-719. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 8. ENFORCEMENT/APPEALS
      • 4-801. Enforcement/Violations.
      • 4-802. Schedule of Fines.
      • 4-803. Appeals.
      • 4-804. Third Party Inspection/Licensing
  • 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 application 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.
    • ARTICLE 6. TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENTS
      • 5-601. Purpose and intent.
      • 5-602. Special event defined.
      • 5-603. Special events not requiring a permit.
      • 5-604. Special events subject to an administrative permit.
      • 5-605. Special events subject to city council approval.
      • 5-606. Application and fee.
      • 5-607. Violations and penalty.
  • 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; composition, qualifications; terms and elections.
      • 6-105. Candidacy.
      • 6-106. Nonpartisan.
  • 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.
      • 7-216. Clean up of discharged fireworks.
    • 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. HEALTH OFFICER
      • 8-101. City Health Officer; Duties; Right of Entry.
    • ARTICLE 2. HEALTH NUISANCES
      • 8-201. Nuisances Unlawful; defined.
      • 8-202. Complaints; Inquiry and Inspection.
      • 8-203. Right of Entry.
      • 8-204. Order to Abate.
      • 8-205. Hearing.
      • 8-206. Failure to Comply; Penalty.
      • 8-207. Abatement.
      • 8-208. Costs Assessed.
      • 8-209. Notices.
      • 8-210. Disposition of Vehicle.
    • ARTICLE 3. WEEDS
      • 8-301. Weeds to be Removed.
      • 8-302. Definitions.
      • 8-303. Notice to Remove.
      • 8-304. Hearing.
      • 8-305. Abatement; Assessment of Costs.
      • 8-306. Right of Entry.
      • 8-307. Unlawful Interference.
    • ARTICLE 4. NOISE POLLUTION
      • 8-401. Purpose
      • 8-402. Definitions.
      • 8-403. Prohibited noise levels.
      • 8-404. Noise measurement.
      • 8-405. Exemptions.
      • 8-406. Penalty.
  • 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. Compensation for appointed counsel for indigent defendants.
      • 9-115 Payment of court appointed counsel compensation 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. Modification of uniform public offense code.
      • 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.
      • 11-215. Illegal dumping.
  • 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; term; compensation.
      • 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.
      • 13-210. Facilities within Rights of Way.
    • 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. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
      • 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.
      • 14-106. Amendment to standard traffic ordinance; section 23.
    • 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.
    • ARTICLE 6. OPERATION OF WORK-SITE UTILITY VEHICLES
      • 14-601. Definition.
      • 14-602. Application of regulation.
      • 14-603. Driver’s license required.
      • 14-604. Passenger limitation.
      • 14-605. Seat belt requirement.
      • 14-606. Insurance requirement.
      • 14-607. UTV registration, license and fee.
      • 14-608. Penalty.
      • 14-609. City vehicles.
      • 14-610. Supplemental.
    • ARTICLE 7. OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS
      • 14-701. Definition.
      • 14-702. Application of regulation.
      • 14-703. Driver’s license required.
      • 14-704. Passenger limitation.
      • 14-705. Seat belt requirement.
      • 14-706. Insurance requirement.
      • 14-707. Golf cart registration, license and fee.
      • 14-708. Penalty.
      • 14-709. City vehicles.
      • 14-710. Supplemental.
  • 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. Reserved.
      • 15-108. Reserved.
      • 15-109. Reserved.
      • 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; maintenance, testing and inspection.
      • 15-228. Same; protection from contaminants.
      • 15-229. Penalty for violation.
    • 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 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 DROUGHT/EMERGENCY
      • 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.
      • 15-717. Incorporating section 5100 - erosion and sediment control.
      • 15-718. Incorporating section 5600 - storm drainage systems & facilities.
      • 15-719. Incorporating manual of best management practices for stormwater quality.
    • ARTICLE 8. SEDGWICK COUNTY WATER WELL CODE
      • 15-801. Adoption of Sedgwick County Water Well Code.
    • ARTICLE 9. SEDGWICK COUNTY SANITARY SEWER CODE
      • 15-901. Adoption of Sedgwick County Sanitary Sewer Code.
    • ARTICLE 10. STORMWATER
      • 15-1001. Creation of storm water utility.
      • 15-1002. Program Responsibility.
      • 15-1003. Operating Budget.
      • 15-1004. Fee Schedule Established.
      • 15-1005. Storm Water Utility Fund.
  • 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. Zoning regulations incorporated.
      • 16-202. Official map.
    • ARTICLE 3. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
      • 16-301. Subdivision regulations adopted.
    • ARTICLE 4. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
      • 16-401. Statutory authorization; findings of fact; statement of purpose.
      • 16-402. General provisions.
      • 16-403. Administration.
      • 16-404. Provisions for flood hazard reduction.
      • 16-405. Floodplain management variance procedures.
      • 16-406. Penalties for violation.
      • 16-407. Amendments.
      • 16-408. Definitions.
  • 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
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 20
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 21
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 22
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 23
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 24
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 25
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISE ORDINANCES
    • ORD. NO. 94 (ELECTRIC)
    • ORD. NO. 148 (CABLE)
    • ORD. NO. 98-390 (ELECTRIC)
    • ORD. NO. 1645-11 (TELECOM)
    • ORD. NO. 1696-16 (TELECOM)
    • ORD. NO. 1784-22 (TELECOM)
    • ORD. NO. 1808-23 (TELECOM)