• 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. 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.
    • 15-219. Rates for Parallel Generation.
  • 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