• CODE OF THE CITY OF McLOUTH, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 2020-01
  • 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. Powers generally.
    • 1-109. Ordinances.
    • 1-110. Same; subject and title; amendment.
    • 1-111. Same; publication.
    • 1-112. Same; ordinance book.
    • 1-113. Resolutions, motions.
    • 1-114. City records.
    • 1-115. Altering code.
    • 1-116. Scope of application.
    • 1-117. General penalty.
    • 1-118. 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. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
  • Article 3. Officers and Employees
    • 1-301. Appointment.
    • 1-302. Employees.
    • 1-303. Removal.
    • 1-304. Vacancy in office.
    • 1-305. City clerk.
    • 1-306. Same; fiscal records.
    • 1-307. Same; seal; oaths.
    • 1-308. Same; withholding agents.
    • 1-309. Deputy city clerk.
    • 1-310. City treasurer.
    • 1-311. City attorney; office; duties.
    • 1-312. City prosecutor; office; duties.
    • 1-313. City administrator.
    • 1-314. Utilities Superintendent/City Administrator.
    • 1-315. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-316. Conflict of interest.
    • 1-317. Salaries of appointed officers.
  • Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
    • 1-401. Personnel rules and regulations.
    • 1-402. Employee benefit fund.
  • Article 5. Oaths and Bonds
    • 1-501. Oath; affirmation.
    • 1-502. Oaths filed.
    • 1-503. Bonds required.
    • 1-504. Same; premiums.
    • 1-505. Condition of bonds.
    • 1-506. Approval of bonds.
  • Article 6. Open Records
    • 1-601. Policy.
    • 1-602. Appointment of official custodian.
    • 1-603. Local freedom of information officers.
    • 1-604. Public request for access.
    • 1-605. Facilities for public inspection.
    • 1-606. Procedures for inspection.
    • 1-607. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
    • 1-608. Duties of custodians.
    • 1-609. Requests to be directed to the city clerk.
    • 1-610. Fee administration.
    • 1-611. Inspection fee.
    • 1-612. Copying fee.
    • 1-613. Prepayment of fees.
    • 1-614. Payment.
  • Article 7. Investment of Public Funds
    • 1-701. Purpose and goals.
    • 1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
    • 1-703. Definitions.
    • 1-704. Investment of idle funds.
    • 1-705. Procedures and restrictions.
    • 1-706. Custody and safekeeping.
    • 1-707. Sale or transfer.
    • 1-708. Interest on time deposits.
  • Article 8. Anti-Drug Program
    • 1-801. Policy.
    • 1-802. Types of drug testing.
    • 1-803. Testing procedures.
    • 1-804. Medical review officer (MRO).
    • 1-805. Testing laboratory.
    • 1-806. Collection agency.
    • 1-807. Employee assistance program (EAP).
    • 1-808. Recordkeeping.
    • 1-809. Confidentiality.
• CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Violations of chapter, mandatory minimum punishment.
    • 2-103. Transportation and handling charges imposed in certain cases.
    • 2-104. Cruelty to animals.
    • 2-105. Mistreatment of young fowl, rabbits and other animals.
    • 2-106. Reserved.
    • 2-107. Exotic or captive wild animals.
    • 2-108. Injuring or killing of wild and undomesticated animals unlawful; exceptions.
    • 2-109. Vicious animals.
    • 2-110. Keeping or harboring animals on property upon which no person resides.
    • 2-111. Dead animals in public places.
    • 2-112. Animal fighting.
    • 2-113. Impoundment and ex parte hearings.
  • Article 2. Administration and Enforcement
    • 2-201. Authority of police officers.
    • 2-202. Animal control officer.
  • Article 3. Rabies Control
    • 2-301. Report of certain animals.
    • Every person shall promptly report to the public health officer:
    • 2-302. Demand to produce animal; expense.
    • 2-303. Killing or removing certain animals.
    • 2-304. Surrender of animal carcass on demand.
  • Article 4. Dogs
    • 2-401. Definitions.
    • 2-402. Number of dogs limited.
    • 2-403. Complaint and notice to appear.
    • 2-404. Running at large prohibited.
    • 2-405. Confinement of certain dogs required.
    • 2-406. Breeding.
    • 2-407. Required.
    • 2-408. Same; exception, non residents.
    • 2-409. Same; seeing eye dogs, military and police dogs.
    • 2-410. Application.
    • 2-411. Fees.
    • 2-412. Term.
    • 2-413. Obtaining permits after deadline; enforcement procedure.
    • 2-414. Tag.
    • 2-415. Unlawful use.
    • 2-416. Impoundment of dog at large.
    • 2-417. Impoundment of dog without a tag.
    • 2-418. Notification of owner.
    • 2-419. Detention period.
    • 2-420. Redemption.
    • 2-421. Failure to redeem.
    • 2-422. Interference.
  • Article 5. Cats
    • 2-501. Definitions.
    • 2-502. Complaint; notice to appear.
    • 2-503. Confinement of female cats in heat.
    • 2-504. Sale or transfer by certain persons; disclosures.
    • 2-505. Permit required.
    • 2-506. When permit required.
    • 2-507. Exception for nonresidents.
    • 2-508. Application.
    • 2-509. Vaccination certificate prerequisite to issuance.
    • 2-510. Fees.
    • 2-511. Term.
    • 2-512. Tags.
    • 2-513. Validity; renewal.
    • 2-514. Obtaining permit after deadline; enforcement procedure.
    • 2-515. Impoundment of cats without current tags.
    • 2-516. Notification of owner.
    • 2-517. Detention period.
    • 2-518. Redemption.
    • 2-519. Failure to redeem.
  • Article 6. Livestock
    • 2-601. Keeping near residences or businesses.
    • 2-602. To be kept in sanitary buildings.
    • 2-603. Swine prohibited.
    • 2-604. Exceptions to restrictions on keeping livestock.
    • 2-605. Nonconforming keeping of livestock.
    • 2-606. Running at large or driving herds prohibited.
    • 2-607. Grazing in public prohibited.
  • Article 7. Fowl
    • 2-701. Keeping of domestic fowl regulated.
    • 2-702. Running at large prohibited.
    • 2-703. Destruction of birds and bird’s nests prohibited; exceptions.
• 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.
    • 3-202a. License application procedures.
    • 3-203. License granted; denied.
    • 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. Reserved.
    • 3-217. Special event CMB permits; permit required.
    • 3-218. Same; permit fee.
    • 3-219. Same; city special event permit.
    • 3-220. Permit regulations.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Article 8. Enhanced Cereal Malt Beverages
    • 3-801. Licensed required of retailers.
    • 3-802. Application.
    • 3-802a. Licensed application procedures.
    • 3-803. License granted; denied.
    • 3-804. License to be posted.
    • 3-805. License; disqualification.
    • 3-806. Restriction upon location.
    • 3-807. License fee.
    • 3-808. Suspension of license.
    • 3-809. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
    • 3-810. Same; appeal.
    • 3-811. Change of location.
    • 3-812. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
    • 3-813. Business regulations.
    • 3-814. Prohibited conduct on premises.
    • 3-815. Sanitary conditions required.
    • 3-816. Special event permits - enhanced cereal malt beverages.
• CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Article 1. Fire Limits
    • 4-101. Fire limits established.
  • Article 2. Building Code
    • 4-201. Definitions.
    • 4-202. International 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; posting; inspection; requirements.
    • 4-214. Request for inspection; certificate of approval.
    • 4-215. Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector.
    • 4-216. Fees.
    • 4-217. Work by property owners.
    • 4-218. Liability.
    • 4-219. Severability.
    • 4-220. Building permit fees; late payment of fee; stop order.
  • 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. Same; posting.
    • 4-314. Request for inspection.
    • 4-315. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-316. Fees.
    • 4-317. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-318. Connection to installations.
    • 4-319. Reinspection.
    • 4-320. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-321. Interference by unauthorized person.
    • 4-322. Electrician or electrical contractors defined.
    • 4-323. Reserved.
    • 4-324. Reserved.
    • 4-325. Insurance.
    • 4-326. Reserved.
    • 4-327. Work by property owners.
    • 4-328. Approved materials.
    • 4-329. Liability.
    • 4-330. 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. Same; fees.
    • 4-414. Same; posting.
    • 4-415. Request for inspection.
    • 4-416. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-417. Inspection fee.
    • 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. Insurance.
    • 4-423. Reserved.
    • 4-424. Excavations.
    • 4-425. Work by property owners.
    • 4-426. Approved materials.
    • 4-427. Liability.
    • 4-428. Severability.
  • Article 5. Moving Buildings
    • 4-501. Building official; authority.
    • 4-502. Permit required.
    • 4-503. Same: application for permit.
    • 4-504. Same; bond, insurance required.
    • 4-505. Same; fee.
    • 4-506. Reserved.
    • 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. Enforcing 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. Towers and Antennas
    • 4-701. Permit required.
    • 4-702. Permit application; fee.
    • 4-703. Isolated towers; construction.
    • 4-704. Roof towers; construction.
    • 4-705. Inspections; certificate of approval.
    • 4-706. Same; unsafe conditions; removal.
    • 4-707. Antennas; safety wire required.
    • 4-708. Penalty.
  • Article 8. Heating and Cooling Standards
    • 4-801. Definitions.
    • 4-802. Certificate of compliance required.
    • 4-803. Standards to be met.
    • 4-804. Standards effective.
    • 4-805. Administration.
    • 4-806. Penalty.
  • Article 9. Oil and Gas Drilling
    • 4-901. Permit required.
    • 4-902. Drilling blocks established.
    • 4-903. Distribution to non-leased property owners.
    • 4-904. Drilling near city boundary.
    • 4-905. Pooling.
    • 4-906. Drilling upon streets.
    • 4-907. Permit application.
    • 4-908. Drilling regulations.
    • 4-909. Drilling by permit holder.
    • 4-910. Entry onto property.
    • 4-911. Removal of extracted liquids.
    • 4-912. Term of permit.
    • 4-913. Penalty.
  • Article 10. Swimming Pools
    • 4-1001. Swimming pool; defined.
    • 4-1002. Permit required.
    • 4-1003. Barriers.
    • 4-1004. Gates.
    • 4-1005. Construction standards.
    • 4-1006. Maintenance requirements.
• CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • Article 1. General Regulations and Licenses
    • 5-101. License required.
    • 5-102. Application for license.
    • 5-103. License approval.
    • 5-104. License denial.
    • 5-105. Not assignable or transferable; prohibited acts.
    • 5-106. License period; duration.
    • 5-107. Exemption of farmers.
    • 5-108. Contents of license.
    • 5-109. Record book.
    • 5-110. Display of license.
    • 5-111. Emergency license suspension; notice, hearing; revocation.
    • 5-112. Revocation; hearings.
  • 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.
• CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
  • Article 1. Governing Body
    • 6-101. Conduct of election.
    • 6-102. Hours of voting.
    • 6-103. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
    • 6-104. Election; terms.
    • 6-105. Nonpartisan elections.
    • 6-106. Qualifications of officeholders.
    • 6-107. Nomination petitions; deadlines; fees.
• CHAPTER VII. FIRE
  • Article 1. Fire Department
    • 7-101. Fire protection provided by Jefferson County Fire District No. 9.
    • 7-102. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
    • 7-103. Driving over fire hose prohibited.
    • 7-104. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
    • 7-105. False alarm.
  • Article 2. Fire Prevention
    • 7-201. Fire prevention code incorporated.
    • 7-202. Life safety code adopted.
    • 7-203. Same; enforcement.
    • 7-204. Same; amendments.
    • 7-205. Open burning, regulations and procedures.
    • 7-205a. Recreational fires, requirements and restrictions.
    • 7-206. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
    • 7-207. Stacking of hay or straw.
    • 7-208. Storage of packing materials.
    • 7-209. Storage of ashes.
    • 7-210. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
    • 7-211. Fire hazards generally.
    • 7-212. Same; inspections to discover.
    • 7-213. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
    • 7-214. Same; service of order; records.
  • Article 3. Fireworks
    • 7-301. Fireworks defined.
    • 7-302. Fireworks prohibited.
    • 7-303. Same; exceptions; discharges.
    • 7-304. Same; exception; sale of fireworks.
    • 7-305. Permit for sale of fireworks required; fee; issuance.
    • 7-306. Permit for public fireworks display required.
    • 7-307. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
    • 7-308. Throwing prohibited.
    • 7-309. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
    • 7-310. Retail display of fireworks.
    • 7-311. Fire extinguishers required.
    • 7-312. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
    • 7-313. Authority of fire chief.
    • 7-314. Banning fireworks.
  • Article 4. Flammable Liquids
    • 7-401. Above ground tanks prohibited.
    • 7-402. Storage greater than 30 gallons prohibited.
    • 7-403. Storage in approved containers only.
    • 7-404. Storage on commercial property.
    • 7-405. Penalty.
• CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Article 1. Health Nuisances
    • 8-101. Illustrative enumeration.
    • 8-102. Public Officer.
    • 8-103. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-104. Right of entry.
    • 8-105. Order of violation.
    • 8-106. Same; contents.
    • 8-107. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-108. Abatement.
    • 8-109. Hearing.
    • 8-110. Costs assessed.
    • 8-111. Emergency abatement by city.
  • Article 2. Environmental Code
    • 8-201. Title.
    • 8-202. Legislative finding of fact.
    • 8-203. Purpose.
    • 8-204. Rules of construction.
    • 8-205. Definitions.
    • 8-206. Public officer.
    • 8-207. Enforcement standards.
    • 8-208. Unlawful acts.
    • 8-209. Order of violation.
    • 8-210. Penalty.
    • 8-211. Abatement.
    • 8-212. Hearing.
    • 8-213. Appeals.
    • 8-214. Costs assessed.
    • 8-215. 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. Order of violation.
    • 8-308. Same; contents.
    • 8-309. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-310. Abatement.
    • 8-311. Disposition of vehicle; recovery 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.
  • 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.
  • Article 7. Insurance Proceeds Lien
    • 8-701. Scope and application.
    • 8-702. Lien created.
    • 8-703. Same; encumbrances.
    • 8-704. Same; pro rata basis.
    • 8-705. Procedure.
    • 8-706. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
    • 8-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
    • 8-708. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
    • 8-709. Same; disposition of funds.
    • 8-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
    • 8-711. Insurers; liability.
• 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. Court costs.
• CHAPTER X. POLICE
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 10-101. Police department.
    • 10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
    • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
  • Article 2. Property In Police Custody
    • 10-201. Applicability of chapter.
    • 10-202. Custody; reclamation by owners within thirty days.
    • 10-203. Notice of intent to sell; requirements as to sale, etc.
    • 10-204. Failure of owner to claim before sale; sale to highest bidder, etc.
    • 10-205. Costs to be paid by owner if property claimed after publication.
    • 10-206. Disposition of unsold property.
    • 10-207. Disposition of proceeds of sale.
• CHAPTER XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
  • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
    • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
  • Article 2. Local Regulations
    • 11-201. Curfew.
    • 11-202. Same; exceptions.
    • 11-203. Same; violations.
    • 11-204. Same; permitting violation of curfew.
    • 11-205. Loitering.
    • 11-206. Urinating upon public or private property.
    • 11-207. Curfew for municipal parking lots.
    • 11-208. State of emergency; when imposed; conditions.
    • 11-209. Same; when effective.
    • 11-210. Same; termination.
    • 11-211. Minor in possession of tobacco prohibited.
    • 11-212. Same; purchase or possession prohibited.
    • 11-213. Same; selling tobacco to a minor prohibited.
    • 11-214. Same; procedure.
    • 11-215. Same; penalties.
    • 11-216. Same; defenses.
    • 11-217. Same; exceptions.
    • 11-218. Loud noise prohibited.
• 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.
• 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. Excavation permit.
    • 13-202. Same; bond.
    • 13-203. Same; filed.
    • 13-204. Same; barricades.
    • 13-205. Same; unlawful acts.
    • 13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
    • 13-207. Altering drainage.
    • 13-208. Unfinished pavement.
    • 13-209. Using streets.
    • 13-210. Dangerous objects in.
    • 13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
    • 13-212. Discharging water on streets.
    • 13-213. Burning in streets.
    • 13-214. Throwing in streets.
    • 13-215. Hauling loose material.
    • 13-216. Discharge of vegetation, grass, weeds, waste, trash or other debris upon city streets and sidewalks.
  • 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. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
    • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • 14-104. STO amendment; truck and trailer parking prohibitions.
  • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
    • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • 14-202. Careless driving.
    • 14-203. Main trafficway designation; Lovers Lane.
    • 14-204. Parking regulations.
    • 14-205. School zone.
    • 14-206. 20 miles per hour (mph) speed limit.
    • 14-207. Truck routes.
    • 14-208. Special events at Steam Engine Park.
    • 14-209. One-way streets.
    • 14-210. Stop intersections.
  • Article 3. Work Site Utility Vehicles
    • 14-301. Purpose.
    • 14-302. Authority.
    • 14-303. Definitions.
    • 14-304. Restrictions on use.
    • 14-305. Licensing requirements.
    • 14-306. Insurance.
    • 14-307. Duty to abide by state and local traffic laws.
    • 14-308. Violations of this article; penalties.
  • 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. Golf Carts
    • 14-501. Purpose.
    • 14-502. Authority.
    • 14-503. Definitions.
    • 14-504. Restrictions on use.
    • 14-505. Licensing requirements.
    • 14-506. Insurance.
    • 14-507. Duty to abide by state and local traffic laws.
    • 14-508. Violations of this article; penalties.
  • Article 6. Abandoned Motor Vehicles On Public Property
    • 14-601. Definitions.
    • 14-602. Impounding vehicles.
    • 14-603. Storage.
    • 14-604. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
    • 14-605. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
    • 14-606. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
    • 14-607. Hearing.
    • 14-608. Charges constitute a lien.
    • 14-609. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
    • 14-610. Redemption.
    • 14-611. Sale proceeds.
    • 14-612. Statutory procedures.
    • 14-613. Implementation of article.
    • 14-614. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
• 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.
    • 15-107. Landlord liability.
    • 15-108. Petty cash fund.
    • 15-109. Same; deposits.
    • 15-110. Same; vouchers.
    • 15-111. Connection fees.
    • 15-112. Voluntary disconnection; disconnection charge; reconnection fees.
    • 15-113. Utility bills.
    • 15-114. Utility rates.
  • Article 2. Water
    • 15-201. Superintendent of water and sewage.
    • 15-202. Regulations.
    • 15-203. Service not guaranteed.
    • 15-204. Service connections required; unfit dwelling.
    • 15-205. Application for service.
    • 15-206. City to make connections.
    • 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. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-220. Use during fire.
    • 15-221. Cross-connections prohibited.
    • 15-222. Same; protective backflow devices required.
    • 15-223. Same; inspection.
    • 15-224. Same; protection from contaminants.
    • 15-225. Same; incorporation by reference.
    • 15-226. Individual meters required for each mobile home located within a mobile home park after May 1, 2004.
  • Article 3. Gas Service
    • 15-301. Rules.
    • 15-302. Gas service lines and yard lines.
    • 15-303. No inter-connections.
    • 15-304. Stop cock.
    • 15-305. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-306. Unauthorized turning on gas.
    • 15-307. Excavations; damage prevention program.
    • 15-308. Same; rules and regulations.
    • 15-309. Same; identification of excavators.
    • 15-310. Same; definition of excavation activities.
    • 15-311. Same; location of cover areas.
    • 15-312. Same; location of gas lines.
    • 15-313. Same; excavation permit; application.
    • 15-314. Same; blasting insurance.
    • 15-315. Same; inspection.
    • 15-316. Same; emergency call procedure.
    • 15-317. Same; insurance requirements.
    • 15-318. Same; penalty.
    • 15-319. Service connections required; unfit dwelling.
  • Article 4. Sewers
    • 15-401. Definitions.
    • 15-402. Sewer connection required; unfit dwelling.
    • 15-403. Permit; connection fee.
    • 15-404. Application.
    • 15-405. Costs.
    • 15-406. Sewer connection.
    • 15-407. Sewer for each building.
    • 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; other remedies.
    • 15-428. Enforcement.
  • Article 5. Solid Waste
    • 15-501. Storage.
    • 15-502. Collection.
    • 15-503. Construction waste.
    • 15-504. Prohibited practices.
    • 15-505. Service charges.
  • 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.
• CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • Article 1. City Planning Commission/Board Of Zoning Appeals
    • 16-101. Commission re-establishment.
    • 16-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
    • 16-103. Meetings, officers and records.
    • 16-104. Same; powers and duties.
    • 16-105. Board of Zoning Appeals; organization and procedure.
    • 16-106. Same; powers.
    • 16-107. Variances; procedures.
    • 16-108. Special exceptions.
    • 16-109. Guidelines for conditions.
    • 16-110. Application.
    • 16-111. Stay of proceedings.
    • 16-112. Public hearing.
    • 16-113. Findings and records of proceedings.
    • 16-114. Lapse of special exceptions or variances.
    • 16-115. Decisions of the board.
    • 16-116. Budget.
  • Article 2. Zoning Regulations
    • 16-201. Zoning ordinance incorporated.
    • 16-202. Zoning map incorporated.
    • 16-203. Building in flood locations requirements.
    • 16-204. Subdivision applications.
    • 16-205. Issuance of permit.
    • 16-206. Retention of plans.
    • 16-207. Expiration of permit.
    • 16-208. Fees.
    • 16-209. Inspection.
    • 16-210. Same; requirements.
    • 16-211. Suspension or revocation of permit.
    • 16-212. Penalty.
  • Article 3. Subdivision Regulations
    • 16-301. Regulations incorporated.
    • 16-302. Fees.
  • Article 4. Floodplain Management Zoning Regulations
    • 16-401. Incorporation of floodplain management zoning regulations.
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • Charter Ordinance No. 3
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2004-09
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2009-CH-001
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2010-30
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2010-31
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2012-30
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2012-31
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2013-CH-01
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2023-01
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • Ordinance No. 97-4
  • Ordinance No. 2004-1
  • Ordinance No. 2005-06
• APPENDIX C – RESOLUTIONS
  • Resolution 2013-R-20
  • Resolution 2014-R-20
  • Resolution 2014-R-22
  • Resolution 2015-R-21
  • Resolution 2016-R-01
  • Resolution 2017-R-06
  • Resolution 2018-R-14
  • Resolution 2018-R-16
  • Resolution 2020-R-01
  • Resolution 2020-R-03
  • Resolution 2023-R-01
  • Resolution 2023-R-03