• CODE OF THE CITY OF MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 926
  • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
  • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
• CHAPTER 1. 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.
    • 1-118. Interpretation of language.
    • 1-119. Construction of provisions.
    • 1-120. Acts by agents.
    • 1-121. Prohibited acts include causing and permitting.
  • 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. Code of procedure for Kansas cities incorporated; procedure for Medicine Lodge.
    • 1-212. Code of Ethics.
  • 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. Reserved for future use.
    • 1-310. City treasurer.
    • 1-311. City attorney; office; duties.
    • 1-312. City prosecutor; office; duties.
    • 1-313. City administrator; office; establishment.
    • 1-314. Same; powers, duties and responsibilities.
    • 1-315. Same; interim city administrator.
    • 1-316. Same; severability.
    • 1-317. Superintendent of public services; office; duties.
    • 1-318. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-319. Conflict of interest.
  • Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
    • 1-401. Personnel policies and guidelines.
  • 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. Record custodians.
    • 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 official custodians.
    • 1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
    • 1-609. Designation of additional record custodians.
    • 1-610. Requests to be directed to custodians.
    • 1-611. Fee administration.
    • 1-612. Inspection fee.
    • 1-613. Copying fee.
    • 1-614. Prepayment of fees.
    • 1-615. 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. Fees and Charges
    • 1-801. Fees and charges; authorization; annual review.
    • 1-802. Same; resolution setting fees and charges; annual review and update.
    • 1-803. Same; filed with clerk; maintained for public.
    • 1-804. Definition.
  • Article 9. Public Building Commission
    • 1-901. Re-establishment of the public building commission.
    • 1-902. Functions and powers.
  • Article 10. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
    • 1-1001. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
• CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Animal control officer; law enforcement officer; duty to impound; citation alternative.
    • 2-103. Same; capture/destruction.
    • 2-104. Same; right of entry; unlawful interference.
    • 2-105. Municipal animal shelter/pound established.
    • 2-106. Breaking pound.
    • 2-107. Cruelty to animals.
    • 2-108. Same; exceptions.
    • 2-109. Keeping animals.
    • 2-110. Animal traps.
    • 2-111. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
    • 2-112. Noisy animals.
    • 2-113. Animal confines; shelters.
    • 2-114. Death of animals.
    • 2-115. Dangerous and/or vicious animals.
    • 2-115A. Same; impoundment.
    • 2-115B. Same; alternative confinement.
    • 2-115C. Same; hearing by the city administrator/notice.
    • 2-115D. Evidence.
    • 2-115E. Same; decision of the city administrator.
    • 2-115F. Disposition of dangerous animals.
    • 2-115G. Same; police dogs.
    • 2-115H. Same; penalties.
    • 2-116. Running at large.
    • 2-117. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
    • 2-118. Redemption of impounded animals.
    • 2-119. Rabies; animal bites.
    • 2-120. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
    • 2-121. Emergency; proclamation.
    • 2-122. Kennel licenses.
  • Article 2. Dogs
    • 2-201. Registration and vaccination required; fee.
    • 2-202. Dog tags.
    • 2-203. Same; counterfeit tag.
    • 2-204. Evidence of vaccination.
    • 2-205. Visiting dogs.
    • 2-206. Running at large; fine.
    • 2-207. Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee.
    • 2-208. Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
    • 2-209. Confinement of dogs in heat.
    • 2-210. Reserved for future use.
    • 2-211. Service dogs.
    • 2-212. Penalty.
  • Article 3. Other Animals
    • 2-301. Exotic animals.
    • 2-302. Chickens.
    • 2-303. Cats.
• CHAPTER 3. 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. Minors on premises.
  • 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. Reserved for Future Use
  • 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. Special Event CMB Permit
    • 3-801. Permit required.
    • 3-802. Permit fee.
    • 3-803. City special event permit.
    • 3-804. Permit regulations.
    • 3-805. Penalty.
• CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Article 1. Fire Limits
    • 4-101. Fire limits; designated.
    • 4-102. Fire resistance rating.
    • 4-103. Frame building; moving into limits prohibited.
    • 4-104. Frame building; damaged; removal.
  • 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; fees.
    • 4-214. Same; posting.
    • 4-215:218. Reserved for future use.
    • 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 for future use.
    • 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. Same; fees.
    • 4-314. Same; posting.
    • 4-315:322. Reserved for future use.
    • 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 for future use.
    • 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. Same; fees.
    • 4-414. Same; posting.
    • 4-415:420. Reserved for future use.
    • 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. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-425. Reserved for future use.
    • 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. Same; bond, insurance required.
    • 4-505. Same; fee.
    • 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. 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. Antennas
    • 4-701. Definitions.
    • 4-702. Prohibited; exception.
    • 4-703. Requirements.
    • 4-704. Display for sale.
  • Article 8. Mobile Homes
    • 4-801. Tie down and anchor requirements.
    • 4-802. Penalty.
    • 4-803. Injunction.
    • 4-804. Repeal of statutes.
  • Article 9. House Numbering
    • 4-901. House numbering or addressing system.
• CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • Article 1. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
    • 5-101. Definitions.
    • 5-102. License required.
    • 5-103. Same; application required.
    • 5-104. Issuance; county residents.
    • 5-105. Same; investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
    • 5-106. Same; investigation fee.
    • 5-107. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
    • 5-108. Renewal.
    • 5-109. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
    • 5-110. Appeal to governing body.
    • 5-111. Regulations.
    • 5-112. Use of streets and sidewalks.
    • 5-113. Disturbing the peace.
  • Article 2. Pawnbrokers and Precious Metal Dealers
    • 5-201. Definitions.
    • 5-202. License required.
    • 5-203. Eligibility for license.
    • 5-204. License issued; display.
    • 5-205. Compliance with applicable laws; suspension or revocation of license.
    • 5-206. Penalty.
  • Article 3. Oil and Gas Wells
    • 5-301. Permit required; fee.
    • 5-302. Permit; application.
    • 5-303. Acreage, spacing and locations
    • 5-304. Bond and insurance requirements.
    • 5-305. Construction and operating requirements.
• CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
  • Article 1. Governing Body
    • 6-101. Conduct of election.
    • 6-102. Hours of voting.
    • 6-103. Governing body elections; terms.
    • 6-104. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
    • 6-105. Candidacy.
• CHAPTER 7. FIRE
  • Article 1. Fire Department
    • 7-101. City fire department established.
    • 7-102. Membership; fire drill.
    • 7-103. Supervision of department.
    • 7-104. Fire chief; powers.
    • 7-105. Same; records.
    • 7-106. Assistant chief.
    • 7-107. Private use of fire equipment.
    • 7-108. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
    • 7-109. Same; fire hose.
    • 7-110. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
    • 7-111. False alarm.
    • 7-112. Color of fire hydrants.
  • Article 2. Fire Prevention
    • 7-201. Fire prevention code incorporated.
    • 7-202. Same; enforcement.
    • 7-203. Same; amendments.
    • 7-204. Open burning.
    • 7-205. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
    • 7-206. Stacking of hay or straw.
    • 7-207. Keeping of packing materials.
    • 7-208. Storage of ashes.
    • 7-209. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
    • 7-210. Fire hazards generally.
    • 7-211. Same; inspections to discover.
    • 7-212. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
    • 7-213. 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. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
    • 7-309. Throwing prohibited.
    • 7-310. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
    • 7-311. Retail display of fireworks.
    • 7-312. Fire extinguishes required.
    • 7-313. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
    • 7-314. Authority of fire chief.
• CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Article 1. Health Nuisances
    • 8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-101a. Same.
    • 8-102. Public officer.
    • 8-103. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-104. Right of entry.
    • 8-105. Administrative action; notice to abate; proof of compliance.
    • 8-106. Uniform complaint and notice to appear; right to proceed; fines and costs.
    • 8-107. Abatement.
    • 8-108. Hearing.
    • 8-109. Costs assessed.
    • 8-110. Unlawful interference.
  • 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. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-211. Abatement.
    • 8-212. Hearing.
    • 8-213. Appeals.
    • 8-214. Costs assessed.
    • 8-215. Construction.
    • 8-216. Unlawful interference.
  • Article 3. Junked Motor Vehicles
    • 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. Administrative action; notice to abate; proof of compliance.
    • 8-308. Uniform complaint and notice to appear; right to proceed; fines and costs.
    • 8-309. Abatement.
    • 8-310. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
    • 8-311. Hearing.
    • 8-313. Costs assessed.
    • 8-314. Unlawful interference.
  • 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 buildings and 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 conductive 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 9. 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; assessments; authorized.
    • 9-113. Same; assessments; designated.
    • 9-114. Same; police training fund.
    • 9-115. Fine schedule for infractions.
• CHAPTER 10. POLICE
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 10-101. Police department.
    • 10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
    • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
    • 10-104. Arrest by law enforcement officer.
  • 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.
• CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
  • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
    • 11-101. Uniform Public Offense Code incorporated.
  • Article 2. Local Provisions (Reserved)
  • Article 3. Curfew
    • 11-301. Curfew; purpose.
    • 11-302. Definitions.
    • 11-303. Establishment.
    • 11-304. Exceptions.
    • 11-305. Parental responsibility.
    • 11-306. Establishment operator responsibility.
    • 11-307. Vehicle operator.
    • 11-308. Enforcement.
    • 11-309. Penalties.
    • 11-311. Notice.
  • Article 4. Noise
    • 11-401. Definitions.
    • 11-402. Prohibitions.
    • 11-403. Exemptions.
    • 11-404. Penalties.
• CHAPTER 12. 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. Preservation of natural state.
    • 12-111. General regulations.
  • Article 2. City Property
    • 12-201. Fire hydrants; tampering prohibited.
    • 12-202. Water dock; tampering or defacing prohibited.
    • 12-203. City swimming pool; throwing objects into pool prohibited.
  • Article 3. Library
    • 12-301. Prohibited acts.
    • 12-302. Return of materials; violation.
    • 12-303. Return of materials; notice.
  • Article 4. City Land Bank
    • 12-401. Land bank established.
    • 12-402. Board of trustees.
    • 12-403. Staff.
    • 12-404. Cash basis.
    • 12-405. Budget.
    • 12-406. Duties of trustees.
    • 12-407. Property available for inclusion.
    • 12-408. Incentives.
    • 12-409. Consultation.
    • 12-410. Operating funds.
    • 12-411. Annual report.
    • 12-412. Sale proceeds.
    • 12-413. Compensation and expenses.
• CHAPTER 13. 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. Reserved for future use.
    • 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.
  • Article 3. Trees and Shrubs
    • 13-301. Definitions.
    • 13-302. City tree board; established.
    • 13-303. Same; term of office.
    • 13-304. Same; compensation.
    • 13-305. Same; duties.
    • 13-306. Same; rules and regulations.
    • 13-307. Street trees designated.
    • 13-308. Spacing.
    • 13-309. Distance; curb and sidewalk.
    • 13-310. Same; street corners; fireplugs.
    • 13-311. Utilities.
    • 13-312. Public care.
    • 13-313. Pruning; corner clearance.
    • 13-314. Dead or diseased; removal.
    • 13-315. Interfering with care of trees prohibited.
    • 13-316. Review of decisions.
    • 13-317. Costs on tax rolls.
  • Article 4. Snow and Ice
    • 13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
    • 13-402. Exception; alternate remedy.
    • 13-403. Same; penalty.
    • 13-404. Removal may be made by city.
    • 13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
• CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
  • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
    • 14-101. Standard Traffic Ordinance incorporated; revisions.
    • 14-102. Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
    • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
  • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
    • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • 14-202. Parking; where prohibited.
    • 14-203. Same; trucks, buses and tractors on residential streets.
    • 14-204. Truck routes; designated.
    • 14-205. Same; signs and markings; required.
    • 14-206. Weight limits; designated; exceptions.
    • 14-207. Same; adjacent premises; stop-over restrictions.
    • 14-208. Engine compression braking.
    • 14-209. Bicycles, scooters, roller skates, roller blades; definitions.
    • 14-210. Same; prohibitions.
    • 14-211. Same; bicycle parking racks.
    • 14-212. Same; penalties.
  • Article 3. Hazardous Materials
    • 14-301. Hazardous material defined.
    • 14-302. Same; exceptions.
    • 14-303. Transportation of hazardous materials.
    • 14-304. Hazardous materials routes.
    • 14-305. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
    • 14-306. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
  • Article 4. Parades
    • 14-401. Reserved for future use.
    • 14-402. Driving restrictions.
    • 14-403. Parking restrictions.
    • 14-404. Handicapped parking.
  • Article 5. Special Purpose Vehicles
    • 14-501. Definitions.
    • 14-502. Operation of special purpose vehicles on city streets; special conditions and restrictions on operation.
    • 14-503. Same; valid driver’s license required.
    • 14-504. Same; registration and license, fee, application; penalty.
    • 14-505. Same; insurance required; penalty.
• CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 15-101. Definition.
    • 15-102. Delinquent accounts; partial payments.
    • 15-103. Notice; hearing.
    • 15-104. Same; finding.
    • 15-105. Connection fee.
    • 15-106. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
    • 15-107. Lease requirement.
  • Article 2. Water
    • 15-201a. Water and customer deposit funds.
    • 15-201b. Bills.
    • 15-202. Regulations.
    • 15-203. Service not guaranteed.
    • 15-204. Service connections required.
    • 15-205. Application for service.
    • 15-206. City to make connections.
    • 15-207. Installation charge for new service.
    • 15-208. Curb cocks.
    • 15-209. Check valves.
    • 15-210. Unauthorized service.
    • 15-211. Meters.
    • 15-212. Same; testing.
    • 15-213. Tampering with meter.
    • 15-214. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
    • 15-215. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
    • 15-216. Reserved for future use.
    • 15-217. Interrupt service.
    • 15-218. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-219. Wasting water.
    • 15-220. Right of access.
    • 15-221. Rates.
    • 15-222. Payment of bills.
    • 15-223. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-224. Address changes.
    • 15-225. Account transfers.
    • 15-226. Use during fire.
    • 15-227. Cross connections; general information.
    • 15-228. Same; inspection; enforcement.
    • 15-229. Same; definitions.
    • 15-230. Same; requirements.
    • 15-231. Same; installation.
    • 15-232. Same; maintenance and repair.
    • 15-233. Same; penalties and discount provisions notification.
  • Article 3. Electricity (Reserved)
  • Article 4. Sewers
    • 15-401. Definitions.
    • 15-402. Sewer connection required.
    • 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; inspections.
    • 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; definitions.
    • 15-429. Same; revenue disposition.
    • 15-430. Same; user classification; user fees.
    • 15-431. Same; costs for treatment of discharges.
    • 15-432:436. Reserved for future use.
    • 15-437. Same; obligation and liability.
    • 15-438. Same; inspection.
  • Article 5. Solid Waste
    • 15-501. Definitions.
    • 15-502. Collection.
    • 15-503. Contracts.
    • 15-504. Duty of owner, occupant.
    • 15-505. Containers.
    • 15-506. Bulk containers.
    • 15-507. Enter private premises.
    • 15-508. Ownership of solid waste.
    • 15-509. Wrapping garbage.
    • 15-510. Heavy, bulky waste.
    • 15-511. Hazardous materials.
    • 15-512. Prohibited practices.
    • 15-513. Objectionable waste.
    • 15-514. Unauthorized disposal.
    • 15-515. Private collectors; license required.
    • 15-516. Same; application.
    • 15-517. Same; fee.
    • 15-518. Same; number to be displayed.
    • 15-519. Closed vehicle.
    • 15-520. Rules and regulations.
    • 15-521. Failure to secure license.
    • 15-522. Charges.
    • 15-523. Same; fee schedule.
    • 15-524. Billing.
  • Article 6. Water Conservation
    • 15-601. Purpose.
    • 15-602. Definitions.
    • 15-603. Declaration of water watch.
    • 15-604. Declaration of water warning.
    • 15-605. Declaration of water emergency.
    • 15-606. Voluntary conservation measures.
    • 15-607. Mandatory conservation measures.
    • 15-608. Emergency water rates.
    • 15-609. Regulations.
    • 15-610. Violations, disconnections, and penalties.
    • 15-611. Emergency termination.
• CHAPTER 16. 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. Powers and duties.
    • 16-105. Board of zoning appeals.
    • 16-106. Budget.
  • Article 2. Zoning Regulations
    • 16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
  • Article 3. Subdivision Regulations
    • 16-301. Regulations incorporated.
  • Article 4. Floodplain Management
    • 16-401. Statutory authorization.
    • 16-401A. Statement of purpose.
    • 16-402. Lands to which ordinance applies.
    • 16-403. Compliance.
    • 16-404. Abrogation and greater restrictions.
    • 16-405. Interpretation.
    • 16-406. Disclaimer of liability.
    • 16-407. Severability.
    • 16-408. Administration; floodplain development permit.
    • 16-409. Same; floodplain administrator; designation.
    • 16-410. Same; duties and responsibilities.
    • 16-411. Same; application for floodplain development permit.
    • 16-412. Provisions for flood hazard reduction; general standards.
    • 16-413. Same; specific standards.
    • 16-414. Same; manufactured homes.
    • 16-415. Same; areas of shallow flooding (AO and AH zones).
    • 16-416. Same; floodway.
    • 16-417. Same; recreational vehicles.
    • 16-418. Floodplain management variance procedures; Appeal Board; establishment.
    • 16-419. Responsibility of Appeal Board.
    • 16-420. Same; further appeals.
    • 16-421. Same; floodplain management variance criteria.
    • 16-422. Same; conditions for approving floodplain management variances.
    • 16-423. Penalties for violation.
    • 16-424. Amendments.
    • 16-425. Definitions.
  • Article 5. Airport Zoning Commission
    • 16-501. Airport zoning commission established.
    • 16-502. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
    • 16-503. Meetings, officers and records.
    • 16-504. Powers and duties.
    • 16-505. Budget.
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2
  • Charter Ordinance No. 3
  • Charter Ordinance No. 4
  • Charter Ordinance No. 5
  • Charter Ordinance No. 6
  • Charter Ordinance No. 7
  • Charter Ordinance No. 8
  • Charter Ordinance No. 9
  • Charter Ordinance No. 10
  • Charter Ordinance No. 11
  • Charter Ordinance No. 12
  • Charter Ordinance No. 13
  • Charter Ordinance No. 14
  • Charter Ordinance No. 15
  • Charter Ordinance No. 16
  • Charter Ordinance No. 17
  • Charter Ordinance No. 18
  • Charter Ordinance No. 20
  • Charter Ordinance No. 21
  • Charter Ordinance No. 22
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • Ordinance No. 814
  • Ordinance No. 827
  • Ordinance No. 839
  • Ordinance No. 866
  • Ordinance No. 917