CODE OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, KANSAS
GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
PREFACE
ORDINANCE NO. 1607
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.
1-119. Collection of debts by a commercial firm is authorized.
ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY
1-201. Governing body.
1-202. Mayor.
1-203. Acting mayor.
1-204. Meetings.
1-205. Vacancies.
1-206. Members not to interfere.
1-207. Compensation.
1-208. Compensation, expenses.
1-209. Code of procedure.
1-210. Code of ethics.
ARTICLE 3. CITY MANAGER
1-301. City manager; appointment; qualifications.
1-302. Same; salary, bond.
1-303. Same; powers.
1-304. Same; general duties.
1-305. Same; countersigning warrants.
1-306. Same; acting in other offices.
1-307. Same; spending authority.
ARTICLE 4. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
1-401. Departments created.
1-402. Departmental division; officers; employees; boards.
1-403. Department of finance.
1-404. Same; city clerk.
1-405. Same; seal; oaths.
1-406. City treasurer.
1-407. Financial officer.
1-408. Department of law.
1-409. Same; city attorney.
1-410. Same; municipal judge; duties.
1-411. Department of public safety.
1-412. Same; chief of police.
1-413. Same; fire chief.
1-414. Same; ambulance coordinator.
1-415. Department of public service.
1-416. Same; utility division.
1-417. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
1-418. Additional departments.
ARTICLE 5. OATHS AND BONDS
1-501. Oath.
1-502. Oaths filed.
1-503. Bonds required.
1-504. Same; premiums.
1-505. Condition of bonds.
1-506. Approval of bonds.
ARTICLE 6. PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1-601. Social security.
1-602. Salary.
1-603. Reimbursed expenses.
1-605. Conflict of interest.
1-606. Personnel rules and regulations.
1-607. Deferred compensation.
1-604. Same; auto expense.
ARTICLE 7. INVESTMENT OF IDLE 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.
ARTICLE 8. OPEN RECORDS
1-801. Policy.
1-802. Record custodians.
1-803. Public request for access.
1-804. Facilities for public inspection.
1-805. Procedures for inspection.
1-806. Appointment of official custodians.
1-807. Designation of additional record custodians.
1-808. Duties of custodians.
1-809. Requests to be directed to custodians.
1-810. Fee administration.
1-811. Inspection fee.
1-812. Copying fee.
1-813. Prepayment of fees.
1-814. Payment.
1-815. Local freedom of information officers.
1-816. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
ARTICLE 9. REVENUE, FINANCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1-901. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
1-902. Electric utility depreciation reserve fund.
1-903. Sewer utility reserve fund.
1-904. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
1-905. City sales tax; 1.5% for Solomon Valley Manor and water system until December 31, 2019.
1-906. City sales tax; 1.5% for Solomon Valley Manor and water system, effective January 1, 2020.
1-907. Neighborhood revitalization plan.
1-908. Transient guest tax.
1-909. Public building commission.
1-910. Water utility depreciation fund.
1-911. City sales tax; 1% for swimming pool and general city expenses until December 31, 2036.
1-912. Group health insurance reserve fund.
1-913. Solomon Valley Manor rates.
ARTICLE 10. GIFT FUNDS ADVISORY BOARD
1-1001. Board.
1-1002. Membership.
1-1003. Board responsibilities.
1-1004. Meetings and records.
1-1005. Funds for board oversight:
CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
2-101. Definitions.
2-102. Animal control officer.
2-103. Trapping of animals.
2-104. Tranquilizer gun; killing authorized.
2-105. Right of entry.
2-106. Municipal pound established.
2-107. Same, charges.
2-108. Same, operational regulations.
2-109. Breaking pound.
2-110. Cruelty to animals.
2-111. Animal traps.
2-112. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
2-113. Noisy animals.
2-114. Animal confines.
2-115. Death of animals.
2-116. Dangerous animals.
2-117. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
2-118. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
2-119. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
2-120. Emergency; proclamation.
ARTICLE 2. DOGS AND CATS
2-201. Registration; vaccination; license fee.
2-202. Animal tags.
2-203. Visiting dogs and cats.
2-204. Running-at -large.
2-205. Nuisances declared.
2-206. Impoundment.
2-207. Confinement of dogs in heat.
2-208. Dogs and cats interfering with city employees.
2-209. Abandoning dogs or cats.
ARTICLE 3. OTHER ANIMALS
2-301. Keeping animals.
2-302. Running-at-large.
2-303. Health standards; minimum listed.
2-304. Exotic animals.
ARTICLE 4. DANGEROUS DOGS
2-401. Legislative findings.
2-402. Procedure for the determination of a dangerous dog.
2-403. Definitions.
2-404. Leash required.
2-405. Confinement.
2-406. Confinement indoors.
2-407. Signing.
2-408. Insurance.
2-409. Reporting requirements.
2-410. Registration of dangerous dogs.
2-411. Penalties.
2-412 Dogs, Threats to Public Safety.
CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
3-101. Definitions.
3-102. Public consumption.
3-103. Open container.
3-104. Consumption while driving.
3-105. Identification card
3-106. Minors.
ARTICLE 2. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
3-201. Definition.
3-202. License issued by city.
3-203. License required of retailer.
3-204. Application.
3-205. License application procedures.
3-206. License granted; denied.
3-207. License to be posted.
3-208. License, disqualification.
3-209. Restriction upon location.
3-210. License fee.
3-211. Suspension of license.
3-212. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
3-213. Same; appeal.
3-214. Change of location.
3-215. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
3-216. Business regulations.
3-217. Prohibited conduct on premises.
3-218. Sanitary conditions required.
ARTICLE 3. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
3-301. State license required.
3-302. Occupation tax.
3-303. Presentation of state license.
3-304. Posting of receipt.
3-305. Hours of sale.
3-306. Business regulations.
3-307. Minors, incapacitated persons.
3-308. Restrictions on location.
ARTICLE 4. PRIVATE CLUBS
3-401. License required.
3-402. License fee.
3-403. Business regulations.
3-404. Restriction on location.
3-405. Minors on premises.
3-406. State laws applicable.
CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
ARTICLE 1. BUILDING CODE
4-101. Adoption of building code.
4-102. Contractor license required.
4-103. Building permit; application.
4-104. Same; fees.
4-105. Reserved.
4-106. Building inspector; appointment.
4-107. Same; duties.
4-108. Same; powers.
4-109. Same; right of entry.
4-110. Clarification; modification.
4-111. Liability.
4-112. Severability.
ARTICLE 2. ELECTRICAL CODE
4-201. National electric code.
4-202. Additional provisions.
4-203. Definitions.
4-204. Electrical contractor’s license required.
4-205. Service disconnect.
4-206. Condemnation.
4-207. Work by property owners.
4-208. Interference by unauthorized person.
4-209. Wiring methods.
4-210. Approved materials.
4-211. Liability.
4-212. Severability.
ARTICLE 3. PLUMBING CODE
4-301. International plumbing code.
4-302. Plumbing contractor’s license required.
4-303. Excavations.
4-304. “Y” in sewer taps.
4-305. Fees.
4-306. Severability.
4-307. Service disconnect.
4-308. Specification of sewer pipe.
4-309. Tracer wire on plastic pipe.
ARTICLE 4. GAS-FITTING CODE
4-401. Standard code adopted.
4-402. Gas fitters; license required.
4-403. Same; bond.
4-404. Denial or discontinuance of supply.
4-405. Meter locations.
ARTICLE 5. RESIDENTIAL CODE
4-501. International residential code.
ARTICLE 6. MECHANICAL CODE
4-601. International mechanical code.
ARTICLE 7. MOVING BUILDINGS
4-701. Permit required.
4-702. Applications for permits.
4-703. Same; bond.
4-704. Same; fee.
4-705. Notice to owners.
4-706. Duty of owners.
4-707. Interfering with poles; wires.
4-708. Inspection.
4-709. Display of lanterns.
ARTICLE 8. NUMBERING BUILDINGS
4-801. Street and house numbers.
4-802. Numbering method.
4-803. Exceptions to system.
4-804. Size and place of numbers.
4-805. Numbering required.
4-806. City may number.
4-807. Street markers.
ARTICLE 9. MOBILE HOMES
4-901. Definitions.
4-902. Mobile home community or park; permit.
4-903. Same; register of occupants.
4-904. Same; prohibited in fire district.
4-905. Mobile home; parking.
4-906. Same; temporary office use.
4-907. Same; emergency.
4-908. Same; travel trailers.
4-909. Same; sewer connection.
4-910. Garbage receptacles.
4-911. Same; fire protection.
4-912. Same: tied down.
4-913. Same; prevailing wind.
4-914. Same; foundation.
4-915. Occupancy, location, parking construction and use of mobile homes.
ARTICLE 10. HEAT LOSS STANDARDS AND EER.
4-1001. Definitions.
4-1002. Certificate of compliance.
4-1003. Standards.
ARTICLE 11. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
4-1101. Purpose.
4-1102. Definitions.
4-1103. Petition; complaint.
4-1104. Hearing; order.
4-1105. Failure to comply.
4-1106. Costs assessed.
4-1107. Findings of public officer.
4-1108. Service of process.
4-1109. Appeals.
4-1110. Powers of public officer.
4-1111. Scope of article.
4-1112. Removal of structure.
4-1113. Burial of debris.
4-1114. Foundations and basements.
ARTICLE 12. FLOODWAY CONSTRUCTION
4-1201. Definitions.
4-1202. Official map designated.
4-1203. Development permit required; application.
4-1204. Review of applications; city manager.
4-1205. Subdivision applications; governing body review.
4-1206. New water, sewer systems.
4-1207. Watercourse alteration, relocation.
4-1208. Enforcement.
4-1209. Precedence, compliance with NFIP.
CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 1. SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, PEDDLERS
5-101. Definitions.
5-102. License required.
5-103. Same; application required.
5-104. Same; investigation fee.
5-105. Same; investigation and issuance.
5-106. Same; fee; exemptions.
5-107. Regulations.
5-108. Use of streets and sidewalks.
5-109. Suspension of license: grounds.
5-110. Exemptions.
ARTICLE 2. SCRAP METAL DEALERS
5-201. Scrap metal dealers; registration required.
5-202. Same; definitions.
5-203. Same; registration; application; fees; penalty.
5-204. Same; issuance of registration; renewal; renewal fees.
5-205. Same; penalty.
5-206. Same; exception.
5-207. Same; issuance; disqualification.
5-208. Same; suspension or revocation of registration.
ARTICLE 3. OIL AND GAS
5-301. Licenses, permits, fees.
5-302. Evidence to be presented by licensee.
5-303. Bond required.
5-304. Insurance of operator.
5-305. Drilling oil, gas wells: duty, governing body.
5-306. Mapping; locations.
5-307. Fencing of drilling rig; protection from blowing oil.
5-308. Pumping units, retaining wall or curb.
5-309. Same; fence.
5-310. Same; power.
5-311. Same; maintenance.
5-312. Disposal of salt water.
5-313. Pipelines in streets.
5-314. State regulations.
5-315. Utility lines.
5-316. Additional requirements.
CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
ARTICLE 1. CITY ELECTIONS
6-101. Voting place.
6-102. Election of governing body; staggered terms.
6-103. Candidacy.
6-104. Swearing in of governing body.
CHAPTER VII. FIRE
ARTICLE 1. FIRE PREVENTION
7-101. International fire code.
7-102. Same; enforcement.
7-103. Same; amendments.
7-104. Open burning.
7-105. Stacking hay or straw.
7-106. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
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. Reserved.
7-112. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
7-113. Same; service of order; records.
7-114. Fireworks.
7-115. Same; discharge.
7-116. Same; sale or storage.
7-117. Same; permits for displays.
ARTICLE 2. FIRE LIMITS
7-201. Fire limits established.
ARTICLE 3. FIRE DEPARTMENT
7-301. Composition; appointment.
7-302. Fire chief.
7-303. Same; authority, powers and duties.
7-304. Assistant chief; duties.
7-305. Same; firefighters.
7-306. Discipline.
7-307. Records and reports.
ARTICLE 4. AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
7-401. General policy statement.
7-402. Ambulance coordinator’s position.
7-403. Expenditure of funds, equipment purchase, etc.
7-404. Discipline.
7-405. Alcohol, drugs, under the influence of.
7-406. Recruitment.
7-407. Compensation.
7-408. Training.
7-409. Conduct.
7-410. Ambulance service rates and charges.
ARTICLE 5. ASSISTANCE TO OTHER JURISDICTIONS
7-501. Request for assistance.
7-502. Conflicts.
7-503. Intent.
ARTICLE 6. PROPANE TANKS
7-601. Purpose.
7-602. Scope of this article.
7-603. Propane tanks.
7-604. Fire limits.
7-605. Penalty.
CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
ARTICLE 1. ENFORCEMENT
8-101. City health officer; appointment: duties.
ARTICLE 2. HEALTH NUISANCES
8-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
8-202. Enforcement standards.
8-203. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-204. Right of entry.
8-205. Notice.
8-206. Same; contents.
8-207. Failure to comply; extension; penalty.
8-208. Abatement.
8-209. Storage and disposal of property.
8-210. Hearing.
8-211. Appeals.
8-212. Costs assessed.
8-213. Construction.
ARTICLE 3. ENVIRONMENTAL CODE
8-301. Title.
8-302. Legislative finding of fact.
8-303. Purpose.
8-304. Rules of construction.
8-305. Definitions.
8-306. Public officer.
8-307. Enforcement standards.
8-308. Unlawful acts.
8-309. Notice.
8-310. Penalty.
8-311. Abatement.
8-312. Storage and disposal of property.
8-313. Hearing before governing body.
8-314. Appeals.
8-315. Costs assessed.
8-316. Construction.
ARTICLE 4. JUNKED, ABANDONED VEHICLES
8-401. Finding of governing body.
8-402. Definitions.
8-403. Presumptions.
8-404. Unlawful storage.
8-405. Temporarily disabled vehicle.
8-406. Salvage dealers; screening.
8-407. Enforcement and administration.
8-408. Abandoned vehicles; authority to remove.
8-409. Same; notice.
8-410. Same; sold at auction.
8-411. Same; on private property.
ARTICLE 5. WEEDS
8-501. Weeds to be removed.
8-502. Definitions.
8-503. Public officer; notice to remove.
8-504. Abatement; assessment of costs.
8-506. Right of entry.
8-507. Unlawful interference.
8-508. Noxious weeds.
8-509. Same; exceptions.
ARTICLE 6. MINIMUM HOUSING CODE
8-601. Title.
8-602. General.
8-603. Declaration of policy.
8-604. Definitions.
8-605. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
8-606. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
8-607. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
8-608. Designation of unfit dwellings.
8-609. Designation of blighted premises (residential and nonresidential.
8-610. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (nonresidential).
8-611. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
8-612. Notice of violations; procedures.
8-613. Public officer: authority.
8-614. Governing body; authority.
8-615. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
8-616. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
8-617. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
8-618. Governing body; appeals.
8-619. Right of petition.
ARTICLE 7. FAIR AND EQUAL HOUSING
8-701. Declaration of policy.
8-702. Fair housing board; created; members; appointed; terms; compensation.
8-703. Same; rules and regulations.
ARTICLE 8. RODENT CONTROL
8-801. Definitions.
8-802. Building maintenance.
8-803. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
8-804. Failure to comply.
8-805. Replace rat-stoppage.
8-806. Notice to eradicate rats.
8-807. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
8-808. Inspections.
ARTICLE 9. INSURANCE PROCEEDS FUND
8-901. Scope and application.
8-902. Lien created.
8-903. Same; encumbrances.
8-904. Same; pro rata basis.
8-905. Procedure.
8-906. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
8-907. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
8-908. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
8-909. Same; disposition of funds.
8-910. Effect upon insurance policies.
8-911. Insurers; liability.
CHAPTER IX. MUNICIPAL COURT
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
9-101. Municipal court established.
9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
9-103. Municipal judge; appointment.
9-104. Same; powers and duties.
9-105. Municipal court clerk.
9-106. Court costs.
9-107. Use of commercial debt collection company authorized.
CHAPTER X. POLICE
ARTICLE 1. POLICE DEPARTMENT
10-101. Police department.
10-102. Chief of police; officers.
10-103. Police duties.
10-104. Power to arrest.
10-105. Fingerprinting fees.
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 XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
ARTICLE 1. UNIFORM OFFENSE CODE
11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
ARTICLE 2. LOCAL REGULATIONS
11-201. Penalties.
11-202. Painting and staining.
11-203. Domestic violence.
11-204. Loud sound amplification systems.
11-205. Use of skateboards, skates, and scooters restricted.
11-206. Noise Prohibited.
ARTICLE 3. CURFEW FOR MINOR CHILDREN
11-301. Definitions.
11-302. Curfews for certain minor children.
11-303. Same; exceptions.
11-304. Same; parental responsibility.
11-305. Same; enforcement procedures.
11-306. Penalties.
CHAPTER XII. PUBLIC PROPERTY
ARTICLE 1. CITY CEMETERY
12-101. Cemetery established.
12-102. Cemetery superintendent; duties.
12-103. Reserved.
12-104. Grave opening and closing charges.
12-105. Monuments, headstone, footstone; permits; supervision.
12-106. Sale of lots; permanent upkeep.
12-107. Cemetery conveyances.
12-108. Plat.
12-109. City clerk’s duties.
12-110. Transfer of lots.
12-111. Enclosing lot prohibited.
12-112. Burials outside cemetery prohibited.
12-113. Liners.
12-114. Certain hours prohibited.
12-114. Burial limits.
ARTICLE 2. LIBRARY
12-201. Library board; membership; appointment.
12-202. Same; officers; meetings.
12-203. Same; powers and duties.
12-204. Destroying library property.
12-205. Retaining library property.
ARTICLE 3. PARKS
12-301. Police jurisdiction over parks.
12-302. Destroying park property.
12-303. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
12-304. Reservations; prohibition of use by others.
12-305. Prohibited vehicles.
12-306. Hunting.
12-307. Fires.
12-308. Camping prohibited.
12-309. Sanitation.
12-310. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
12-311. Preservation of natural state.
12-312. Swimming.
12-313. Playing fields.
12-314. Dogs in the city parks.
12-315. General regulations.
ARTICLE 4. PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
12-401. Definitions.
12-402. City authorization required.
12-403. Health, safety, and welfare regulations.
12-404. Specific portions of right-of-way restricted.
12-405. Compliance with manual of uniform traffic control devices.
12-406. Additional requirements.
12-407. Emergencies.
12-408. Repair.
12-409. Relocation.
12-410. Fees.
12-411. Indemnity.
12-412. Claim notification.
12-413. Penalty provision.
ARTICLE 5. PET CEMETERY
12-501. Purpose.
12-502. Location.
12-503. Pet lots.
12-504. Burial.
12-505. Burial containers.
12-506. Grave markers.
12-507. Maintenance.
12-508. Health and safety.
ARTICLE 6. VETERANS CEMETARY
12-601. Veterans cemetery established.
12-602. Location.
12-603. Eligibility.
12-604. Fees.
12-605. Regulations.
ARTICLE 7. CITY LAND BANK
12-701. Purpose.
12-702. Definitions.
12-703. Land bank board of trustees; appointment, terms and dissolution.
12-704. Same; organization.
12-705. Same; powers and duties.
12-706. Same; operational requirements.
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, exceptions.
13-111. Sidewalk signs.
13-112. Snow and ice removal.
13-113. Same; removal by city.
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. Obstructing streets.
13-211. Barbed wire.
13-212. Dangerous objects in.
13-213. Petroleum products in streets.
13-214. Discharging water on streets.
13-215. Burning in streets.
13-216. Throwing in streets.
13-217. Hauling loose material.
ARTICLE 3. TREES AND SHRUBS
13-301. Definitions.
13-302. Public tree care.
13-303. Diseased trees; determination.
13-304. Same; notice served.
13-305. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
13-306. Same; prevent spread of disease.
13-307. Dead and dangerous trees on private property.
13-308. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
13-309. Trees interfering with power lines.
13-310. Utilities.
13-311. Costs on tax rolls.
13-312. Injuring trees and shrubs.
13-313. Fire hydrants, planting adjacent to.
13-314. Tree topping.
13-315. Removal of stumps.
13-316. Interference with city tree board.
13-317. Review by city commission.
13-318. Penalty.
ARTICLE 4. CITY TREE BOARD
13-401. Creation and establishment.
13-402. Term of office.
13-403. Compensation.
13-404. Duties and responsibilities.
13-405. Operation.
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. Amendment to section 33; speed limits.
14-105. Amendment to section 182.1; seat belts.
ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
14-201. Violations.
14-202. Careless driving.
14-203. Child safety.
14-204. Through streets.
14-205. Commercial vehicles.
14-206. Yield intersections other than on through highways.
14-207. Use of jake brakes.
ARTICLE 3. PARKING
14-301. Streets on which angle parking permitted.
14-302. Unlawful parking.
14-303. Truck parking prohibited.
14-304. Parking of motor vehicles, trailers and farm equipment.
14-305. Limited time parking zone established.
14-306. Parking limit; main street.
ARTICLE 4. IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
14-401. Definitions.
14-402. Impounding vehicles.
14-403. Same.
14-404. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
14-405. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
14-406. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
14-407. Hearing.
14-408. Charges constitute a lien.
14-409. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
14-410. Redemption.
14-411. Sale proceeds.
14-412. Statutory procedures.
14-413. Implementation of article.
14-414. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
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; penalty; duties and responsibilities.
14-504. Same; equipment required; duties and responsibilities.
14-505. Same; insurance required; penalty.
14-506. Same; registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
14-507. All-terrain vehicles; additional requirements.
14-508. All-terrain vehicles; equipment required for operators and riders.
14-509. Penalty.
CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
ARTICLE 1. WATER
15-101. Service connections; regulations.
15-102. Waterworks defined.
15-103. Service connection fees.
15-104. Replacement of pipes.
15-105. Increasing tap size.
15-106. Service regulations; meter maintenance.
15-107. Fire department to notify manager.
15-108. Water may be shut off.
15-109. Records.
15-110. Theft of water.
15-111. Watering lawns, gardens.
15-112. Deposits; water and electric.
15-113. Certain diversion of water unlawful.
15-114. Same; permits.
15-115. Same; fee.
15-116. Same; contents of permit.
15-117. Billing.
15-118. Delinquent accounts.
15-119. Notice; hearing.
15-120. Same; finding.
15-121. Liability of landlord.
15-122. Water rates.
15-123. Swimming pool fee.
15-124. Cross connection control; definitions.
15-125. Cross connection control; general policy.
15-126. Cross connections prohibited.
15-127. Cross connections; survey and investigations.
15-128. Cross connections; where protection is required.
15-129. Backflow prevention devices.
15-130. Same; installation.
15-131. Same; inspection and maintenance.
15-132. Violation and penalties.
ARTICLE 2. ELECTRICITY
15-201. Meters.
15-202. Same; placing; maintenance charge.
15-203. Kansas municipal energy agency.
15-204. Deposits.
15-205. Liability of owner of property.
15-206. Minimum charge for all electric customers.
15-207. Rates for residential, light commercial service and total electric service.
15-208. Rates for commercial or industrial power.
15-209. Rates for large power service.
15-210. Fuel and energy cost adjustment.
15-211. Character of service.
15-212. Extension of electric service; charges.
15-213. Economic development rate.
15-214. Billing procedures.
15-215. Collection fees.
15-216. Parallel Generation policy and procedures for customer-owned renewable energy resources.
15-217. Rates for petroleum production equipment.
15-218. Small Cell Antenna Aesthetic Standards.
ARTICLE 3. SEWERS
15-301. Sewer connections may be required.
15-302. City may make connections.
15-303. Sewer connection fees.
15-304. Sewer service charges.
15-305. Prohibited use of sewers.
15-306. Grease, oil and sand interceptors.
ARTICLE 4. SOLID WASTE
15-401. Collection and disposal fees.
15-402. Reserved.
15-403. Definitions.
15-404. Collections.
15-405. Contracts.
15-406. Duty of owner, occupant.
15-407. Containers.
15-408. Bulk containers.
15-409. Enter private premises.
15-410. Ownership of solid waste.
15-411. Wrapping garbage.
15-412. Location of solid waste for disposal purposes.
15-413. Heavy, bulky waste.
15-414. Hazardous material.
15-415. Yard waste and tree limb disposal.
15-416. Prohibited practices.
15-417. Objectionable waste.
15-418. Unauthorized disposal.
15-419. Reserved.
15-420. Closed vehicle.
15-421. Rules and regulations.
15-422. Private collector; license required.
15-423. Service fees and charges.
15-424. Request for service and billing.
15-425. Same; delinquent account.
15-426. Disposal fee.
15-427. Adopt regulations.
ARTICLE 5. UTILITY SERVICE TO UNINCORPORATED AREAS
15-501. Request for service.
15-502. Utility service application.
15-503. Approval.
15-504. Standards, requirements.
ARTICLE 6. WATER DROUGHT/EMERGENCY
15-601. Purpose.
15-602. Definitions.
15-603. Water conservation program.
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. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
15-701. Stormwater management.
15-702. Definitions.
15-703. Stormwater user fee.
15-704. Billing.
15-705. Rates.
15-706. Non-payment.
15-707. Rules and regulations.
CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
ARTICLE 1. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
16-101. Commission established.
16-102. Membership.
16-103. Powers, duties.
ARTICLE 2. ZONING REGULATIONS
16-201. Incorporation of zoning ordinance.
16-202. Zoning map.
16-203. Permits.
16-204. Boundaries of districts.
16-205. Violation penalty.
16-206. Enforcement.
16-207. Wind energy conversion systems.
ARTICLE 3. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
16-301. Board created.
16-302. Vacancy.
16-303. Officers.
16-304. Rules and meetings.
16-305. Powers, duties.
16-306. Fee.
ARTICLE 4. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
16-401. Reserved.
ARTICLE 5. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
16-501. Statutory authorization, findings of fact, and purposes.
16-502. General provisions.
16-503. Administration.
16-504. Provisions for flood hazard reduction.
16-505. Floodplain management variance procedures.
16-506. Penalties for violation.
16-507. Amendments.
16-508. Definitions.
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
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
ORDINANCE NO. 1267
ORDINANCE NO. 1276
ORDINANCE NO. 1321
ORDINANCE NO. 1350
ORDINANCE NO. 1419
ORDINANCE NO. 1447
ORDINANCE NO. 1491
ORDINANCE NO. 1496
ORDINANCE NO. 1501
ORDINANCE NO. 1536
ORDINANCE NO. 1554
IMPOUND AGREEMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 1679
ORDINANCE NO. 1682