• CODE OF THE CITY OF ANDALE, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 21-4
    • 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. Powers generally.
      • 1-109. Ordinances.
      • 1-110. Same; subject and title; amendment.
      • 1-111. Same; publication.
      • 1-112. Same; ordinance book.
      • 1-113. Resolutions, motions.
      • 1-114. City records.
      • 1-115. Altering code.
      • 1-116. Scope of application.
      • 1-117. General penalty.
      • 1-118. Severability.
    • Article 2. Governing Body
      • 1-201. Governing body.
      • 1-202. Same; powers generally.
      • 1-203. Meetings.
      • 1-204. Quorum.
      • 1-205. Powers of the mayor.
      • 1-206. President of the council.
      • 1-207. Vacancies on the governing body; how filled.
      • 1-208. Code of procedure for Kansas cities incorporated.
    • 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 agent.
      • 1-309. Assistant city clerk.
      • 1-310. City treasurer.
      • 1-311. City attorney.
      • 1-312. City engineer.
      • 1-313. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-314. Conflict of interest.
    • Article 4. Investment of Public Funds
      • 1-401. Purpose and goals.
      • 1-402. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
      • 1-403. Definitions.
      • 1-404. Investment of idle funds.
      • 1-405. Procedures and restrictions.
      • 1-406. Custody and safekeeping.
      • 1-407. Sale or transfer.
      • 1-408. Interest on time deposits.
    • 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. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
      • 1-701. Employee benefits contribution fund.
      • 1-702. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
      • 1-703. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
  • CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 2-101. Sedgwick County Animal Code.
    • Article 2. Dogs
      • 2-201. License.
      • 2-202. Number of dogs permitted.
    • Article 3. Other Animals
      • 2-301. Exotic animals.
      • 2-302. Penalty.
  • 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 Retailer.
      • 3-202. Application.
      • 3-203. License Application Procedures.
      • 3-204. License Granted; Denied.
      • 3-205. License to Be Posted.
      • 3-206. License; Disqualification.
      • 3-207. License Required of Retailer
      • 3-208. License Fee.
      • 3-209. Suspension of License.
      • 3-210. License Suspension/Revocation by the Governing Body.
      • 3-211. Same; Appeal.
      • 3-212. Change of Location.
      • 3-213. Wholesalers and/or Distributors.
      • 3-214. Business Regulations.
      • 3-215. Prohibited Conduct on Premises.
      • 3-216. Sanitary Conditions Required.
    • 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.
      • 3-307. Penalty.
    • Article 4. Private Clubs
      • 3-401. License required.
      • 3-402. License fee.
      • 3-403. Business regulations.
    • Article 5. Drinking Establishments
      • 3-501. License required.
      • 3-502. License fee.
      • 3-503. Business regulations.
      • 3-504. Penalty.
    • Article 6. Caterers
      • 3-601. License required.
      • 3-602. License fee.
      • 3-603. Business regulations.
      • 3-604. Notice to chief of police.
    • Article 7. Special Event Retailers’ Permits
      • 3-701. Permit requirements.
      • 3-702. Requirements.
      • 3-703. Permit fee.
      • 3-704. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • Article 1. Unified Building and Trade Code
      • 4-101. Wichita-Sedgwick County Unified Building and Trade Code incorporated.
      • 4-102. Enforcement.
    • Article 2. General Provisions
      • 4-201. House numbers required.
      • 4-202. Culverts required.
    • Article 3. Moving Buildings
      • 4-301. Building official; authority.
      • 4-302. Permit required.
      • 4-303. Same; application for permit.
      • 4-304. Same; bond, insurance required.
      • 4-305. Same; fee.
      • 4-306. Route; duties of building official.
      • 4-307. Notice to owners.
      • 4-308. Duty of owners.
      • 4-309. Interfering with poles; wires.
      • 4-310. Display of lanterns.
    • Article 4. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
      • 4-401. Purpose.
      • 4-402. Duty of owner.
      • 4-403. Definitions.
      • 4-404. Enforcement officer; duties.
      • 4-405. Procedure.
      • 4-406. Same; contents of notice.
      • 4-407. Hearing.
      • 4-408. Same; failure to comply.
      • 4-409. Same; make site safe.
      • 4-410. Assessment of costs.
      • 4-411. Immediate hazard.
      • 4-112. Report to county appraiser.
      • 4-413. Appeals from order.
      • 4-414. Scope of article.
  • CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
      • 5-101. Definitions.
      • 5-102. License required.
      • 5-103. Penalty.
    • Article 2. Street Vending
      • 5-201. Definitions.
      • 5-202. General provisions.
      • 5-203. Conditions.
      • 5-204. Prohibited locations.
      • 5-205. Same; exemptions.
      • 5-206. Related provisions.
      • 5-207. Vendor certificates required on private property.
      • 5-208. License required.
    • Article 3. Fair Housing
      • 5-301. Unfair housing practices prohibited.
  • 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. Fire department designated.
      • 7-102. Fire chief; powers.
      • 7-103. Private use of fire equipment.
      • 7-104. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
      • 7-105. Same; fire hose.
      • 7-106. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
      • 7-107. False alarm.
    • Article 2. Fire Prevention
      • 7-201. International fire code incorporated.
      • 7-202. Same; amendments.
      • 7-203. Same; enforcement.
      • 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 extinguishers required.
      • 7-313. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
      • 7-314. Authority of police chief.
  • CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • Article 1. Health Nuisances
      • 8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
      • 8-102. Public officer.
      • 8-103. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-104. Same; right of entry.
      • 8-105. Order of violation.
      • 8-106. Same; contents.
      • 8-107. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-108. Abatement.
      • 8-109. Hearing.
      • 8-110. Costs assessed.
    • Article 2. Junked Motor Vehicles On Private Property
      • 8-201. Findings of governing body.
      • 8-202. Definitions.
      • 8-203. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
      • 8-204. Public officer.
      • 8-205. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-206. Same; right of entry.
      • 8-207. Order of violation.
      • 8-208. Same; contents.
      • 8-209. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-210. Abatement.
      • 8-211. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
      • 8-212. Hearing.
      • 8-213. Costs assessed.
    • Article 3. Weeds
      • 8-301. Weeds to be removed.
      • 8-302. Definitions.
      • 8-303. Public officer; notice to remove.
      • 8-304. Abatement; assessment of costs.
      • 8-305. Right of entry.
      • 8-306. Unlawful interference.
      • 8-307. Noxious weeds.
    • Article 4. Minimum Housing Code
      • 8-401. Title.
      • 8-402. General.
      • 8-403. Declaration of policy.
      • 8-404. Definitions.
      • 8-405. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
      • 8-406. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
      • 8-407. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
      • 8-408. Designation of unfit dwellings.
      • 8-409. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
      • 8-410. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
      • 8-411. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
      • 8-412. Notice of violations; procedures.
      • 8-413. Public officer; authority.
      • 8-414. Governing body; authority.
      • 8-415. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
      • 8-416. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
      • 8-417. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
      • 8-418. Governing body; appeals.
      • 8-419. Right of petition.
    • Article 5. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
      • 8-501. Purpose.
      • 8-502. Definitions.
      • 8-503. Enforcing officer; duties.
      • 8-504. Procedure; petition.
      • 8-505. Same; notice.
      • 8-506. Same; publication.
      • 8-507. Same; hearing, order.
      • 8-508. Duty of owner.
      • 8-509. Same; failure to comply.
      • 8-510. Same; make site safe.
      • 8-511. Assessment of costs.
      • 8-512. Immediate hazard.
      • 8-513. Appeals from order.
      • 8-514. Scope of article.
    • Article 6. Environmental Code
      • 8-601. Title.
      • 8-602. Legislative finding of fact.
      • 8-603. Purpose.
      • 8-604. Rules of construction.
      • 8-605. Definitions.
      • 8-606. Public officer.
      • 8-607. Enforcement standards.
      • 8-608. Unlawful acts.
      • 8-609. Order of violation.
      • 8-610. Penalty.
      • 8-611. Abatement.
      • 8-612. Hearing.
      • 8-613. Appeals.
      • 8-614. Costs assessed.
      • 8-615. Construction.
    • 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.
  • 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. Voluntary fingerprinting services.
    • 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
      • 11-201. Curfew hours declared; exception.
      • 11-202. Same; responsibility for minors.
      • 11-203. Same; penalty.
      • 11-204. Loud noises; prohibited conduct.
      • 11-205. Same; definitions.
      • 11-206. Same; defenses.
      • 11-207. Same; penalties.
      • 11-208. Possession of banned substances.
      • 11-209. Andale Municipal Swimming Pool.
  • 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.
      • 12-105. Vehicle regulations.
      • 12-106. Hunting.
      • 12-107. Fires.
      • 12-108. Camping prohibited.
      • 12-109. Sanitation.
      • 12-110. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
      • 12-111. Preservation of natural state.
      • 12-112. General regulations.
      • 12-113. Hours for use.
    • Article 2. Rights-of-Way
      • 12-201. Right-of-Way Maintenance Policy and Procedures incorporated.
      • 12-202. Prohibited acts.
      • 12-203. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
    • Article 1. Sidewalks, Driveways, Curbs
      • 13-101. Permit required.
      • 13-102. Plans, specifications.
      • 13-103. Grades for construction; penalty.
      • 13-104. Same; petition.
      • 13-105. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
      • 13-106. Notice; publication.
      • 13-107. Right of abutting owner.
      • 13-108. Repairs by owner or city.
      • 13-109. Performance, statutory bond.
      • 13-110. Obstructing sidewalks.
      • 13-111. Same; exception.
    • Article 2. Streets
      • 13-201. Excavation permit.
      • 13-202. Same; bond.
      • 13-203. Same; filed.
      • 13-204. Same; barricades.
      • 13-205. Same; unlawful acts.
      • 13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
      • 13-207. Altering drainage.
      • 13-208. Unfinished pavement.
      • 13-209. Using streets.
      • 13-210. Dangerous objects on public grounds.
      • 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. Public tree care.
      • 13-302. Diseased trees; determination.
      • 13-303. Same; notice served.
      • 13-304. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
      • 13-305. Same; prevent spread of disease.
      • 13-306. Dead and dangerous trees on private property.
      • 13-307. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
      • 13-308. Costs on tax rolls.
      • 13-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
      • 13-310. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
    • Article 4. Snow and Ice
      • 13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
      • 13-402. Same; exception; alternate remedy.
      • 13-403. Same; penalty.
      • 13-404. Removal may be made by city.
      • 13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
    • Article 5. Railroad Crossings
      • 13-501. Crossings.
      • 13-502. Same; penalty.
  • CHAPTER 14. 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.
    • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
      • 14-201. Truck routes.
      • 14-202. Truck parking.
      • 14-203. Parking.
      • 14-204. Speed limits.
      • 14-205. School speed zone.
      • 14-206. Turns.
      • 14-207. Blockage of Street/Track/Thoroughfares/Alleys prohibited.
    • Article 3. Abandoned Motor Vehicles on Public Property
      • 14-301. Definitions.
      • 14-302. Impounding vehicles.
      • 14-303. Storage.
      • 14-304. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
      • 14-305. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
      • 14-306. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
      • 14-307. Hearing.
      • 14-308. Charges constitute a lien.
      • 14-309. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
      • 14-310. Redemption.
      • 14-311. Sale proceeds.
      • 14-312. Statutory procedures.
      • 14-313. Implementation of article.
      • 14-314. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
    • Article 4. Work-Site Utility Vehicles and Golf Carts
      • 14-401. Operation.
      • 14-402. Valid driver’s license required.
      • 14-403. Definitions.
      • 14-404. Penalty.
      • 14-405. Display of slow-moving vehicle emblem.
      • 14-406. Insurance required; penalty.
      • 14-407. Registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
      • 14-408. Unauthorized minors.
  • CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
    • Article 1. Water
      • 15-101. Contract with consumers.
      • 15-102. Service and pressure not guaranteed.
      • 15-103. Rates.
      • 15-104. Fire hydrants.
      • 15-105. Meters.
      • 15-106. Monthly billings.
      • 15-107. Application for service.
      • 15-108. Uniform plumbing code.
      • 15-109. Unauthorized use of hydrants.
      • 15-110. Cross connection prohibited.
      • 15-111. Service refusals/contamination.
      • 15-112. Same; testing.
      • 15-113. Penalty.
      • 15-114. New residential property connections.
      • 15-115. Sale of water from fire hydrants.
    • Article 2. Sewers
      • 15-201. Definitions.
      • 15-202. Private sewage disposal.
      • 15-203. Use of public sewer required.
      • 15-204. Permits.
      • 15-205. Building sewers and connections.
      • 15-206. Use of the public sewers.
      • 15-207. Same; grease, oil and sand interceptors.
      • 15-208. Same; when review required.
      • 15-209. Same; when manhole required.
      • 15-210. Same; method for evaluation
      • 15-211. Same; exceptions.
      • 15-212. Protection from damage.
      • 15-213. Powers and authority of inspectors.
      • 15-214. Penalties.
      • 15-215. Bills; non-payment.
      • 15-216. Sewer service charges.
    • Article 3. Solid Waste
      • 15-301. Definitions.
      • 15-302. Creation of solid waste utility.
      • 15-303. Findings and determinations.
      • 15-304. Administration.
      • 15-305. Solid waste fee established.
      • 15-306. Solid waste fee collection.
      • 15-307. Solid waste fees.
      • 15-308. Solid waste utility enterprise fund.
      • 15-309. Delinquent fees.
      • 15-310. Prohibited practices.
    • Article 4. Storm Water
      • 15-401. Purpose.
      • 15-402. Storm water utility; establishment; purpose.
      • 15-403. Fees; collection; review; exemption.
      • 15-404. Creation of storm water utility fund; purpose.
      • 15-405. Storm water utility fund; balance.
    • Article 5. Water Conservation
      • 15-501. Purpose.
      • 15-502. Definitions.
      • 15-503. Declaration of water watch.
      • 15-504. Declaration of water warning.
      • 15-505. Declaration of water emergency.
      • 15-506. Voluntary conservation measures.
      • 15-507. Mandatory conservation measures.
      • 15-508. Emergency water rates.
      • 15-509. Regulations.
      • 15-510. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
      • 15-511. Emergency termination.
  • CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • Article 1. City Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
      • 16-101. Commission establishment.
      • 16-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
      • 16-103. Meetings, officers and records.
      • 16-104. Jurisdiction.
      • 16-105. Authority, Function and Responsibility.
      • 16-106. Budget.
      • 16-107. Board of zoning appeals.
      • 16-108. Fees for administration and enforcement.
    • Article 2. Zoning Regulations
      • 16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
      • 16-202. Zoning map incorporated.
    • Article 3. Subdivision Regulations
      • 16-301. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • Charter Ordinance No. 1
    • Charter Ordinance No. 76-3
    • 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. 1-02
    • Charter Ordinance No. 103
    • Charter Ordinance No. 104
    • Charter Ordinance No. 105
    • Charter Ordinance No. 18-2
    • Charter Ordinance No. 19-2
    • Charter Ordinance No. 20-6
    • Charter Ordinance No. 211
    • Charter Ordinance No. 221
    • Charter Ordinance No. 241
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • Ordinance 16-1
    • Ordinance 21-7
    • Ordinance 22-2
  • APPENDIX C – RESOLUTIONS
    • Resolution No. 1-24