• CODE OF THE CITY OF BELLE PLAINE, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1657
    • 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. 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.
    • ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY
      • 1-201. Governing body.
      • 1-202. Same; powers generally.
      • 1-203. Same; meetings.
      • 1-204. Same; quorum.
      • 1-205. Powers of the mayor.
      • 1-206. President of the council.
      • 1-207. Administrative powers.
      • 1-208. Vacancies in governing body; how filled.
      • 1-209. Compensation
      • 1-210. Expenses.
      • 1-211. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
      • 1-212. Code of ethics.
    • ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
      • 1-301. Officers and employees.
      • 1-302. City clerk.
      • 1-303. Same; fiscal records.
      • 1-304. Same; seal; oaths.
      • 1-305. Same; withholding agents.
      • 1-306. Assistant city clerk.
      • 1-307. City treasurer.
      • 1-308. City attorney; office; duties.
      • 1-309. City prosecutor; office; duties.
      • 1-310. City engineer.
      • 1-311. City administrator; office; duties.
      • 1-312. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-313. 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. Duties of custodians.
      • 1-611. Requests to be directed to custodians.
      • 1-612. Fee administration
      • 1-613. Inspection fee.
      • 1-614. Copying fee.
      • 1-615. Prepayment of fees.
      • 1-616. 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. LAND BANK
      • 1-801. Purpose.
      • 1-802. Definitions.
      • 1-803. Land Bank Board of Trustees; Appointment, Terms and Dissolution.
      • 1-804. Land Bank Board of Trustees; Powers and Duties.
      • 1-805. Land Bank; Operational Requirements.
      • 1-806. Land Bank; Organization.
  • CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 2-101. Definitions.
      • 2-102. Animal control officer; duty to impound; citation alternative.
      • 2-103. Same; capture/destruction.
      • 2-104. Same; right of entry; unlawful interference.
      • 2-105. Municipal 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. Vicious animals.
      • 2-115(1). Same; regulations.
      • 2-115(2). Same; exceptions.
      • 2-116. Running at large.
      • 2-117. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
      • 2-118. Redemption of impounded animals.
      • 2-119. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
      • 2-120. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
      • 2-121. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
      • 2-122. Vehicular accidents involving animals
      • 2-123. Emergency; proclamation
      • 2-124. Kennel licenses.
    • ARTICLE 2. DOGS AND CATS
      • 2-201. Registration and vaccination required fee.
      • 2-202. Dog and cat tags.
      • 2-203. Same; counterfeit tag.
      • 2-204. Evidence of vaccination
      • 2-205. Visiting dogs and cats.
      • 2-206. Running at large; fine.
      • 2-207. Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee.
      • 2-208. Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
      • 2-209. Confinement of animals in heat.
      • 2-210. Muzzling.
      • 2-211. Tethering.
    • ARTICLE 3. OTHER ANIMALS
      • 2-301. Exotic animals.
      • 2-302. Swine, hogs and potbelly pigs.
      • 2-303. Domestic fowl.
  • CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 3-101. Definitions.
      • 3-102. Restriction on location.
      • 3-103. Minors on premises.
      • 3-104. Consumption on public property.
      • 3-105. Public sale; consumption.
      • 3-106. Open container.
      • 3-107. Consumption while driving.
      • 3-108. Identification card.
      • 3-109. Underage purchaser.
    • ARTICLE 2. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
      • 3-201. License issued by the city.
      • 3-202. License required of retailer.
      • 3-203. Application.
      • 3-204. License application procedures.
      • 3-205. License granted; denied.
      • 3-206. License to be posted.
      • 3-207. License, disqualification.
      • 3-208. Restriction upon location.
      • 3-209. License fee.
      • 3-210. Suspension of license.
      • 3-211. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
      • 3-212. Same; appeal.
      • 3-213. Change of location.
      • 3-214. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
      • 3-215. Business regulations.
      • 3-216. Prohibited conduct on premises.
      • 3-217. 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.
    • ARTICLE 4. PRIVATE CLUBS
      • 3-401. License required.
      • 3-402. License fee.
      • 3-403. Business regulations
      • 3-404. Prohibited conduct on premises.
    • ARTICLE 5. DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
      • 3-501. License required.
      • 3-502. License fee.
      • 3-503. Business regulations.
      • 3-504. Prohibited conduct on premises.
    • 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.
  • CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • ARTICLE 1. FIRE LIMITS
      • 4-101. Fire limits.
      • 4-102. Incombustible walls and roofs in fire limits.
      • 4-103. Permissible structures in fire limits.
      • 4-104. Roofs.
      • 4-105. Repairing frame buildings in fire limits.
    • 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. Certificate of approval.
      • 4-216. Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector.
      • 4-217. Request for inspection.
      • 4-218. Inspection fee.
      • 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. Builder’s or building contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
      • 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. Request for inspection.
      • 4-316. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
      • 4-317. Inspection fee.
      • 4-318. Certificate of approval.
      • 4-319. Connection to installations.
      • 4-320. Reinspection.
      • 4-321. Condemnation; appeal.
      • 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. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
      • 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. Request for inspection.
      • 4-416. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
      • 4-417. Inspection fee.
      • 4-418. Certificate of approval.
      • 4-419. Connection to gas or water supply.
      • 4-420. Condemnation; appeal.
      • 4-421. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
      • 4-422. 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. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
      • 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. NUMBERING BUILDINGS
      • 4-701. Numbering buildings.
      • 4-702. Same; manufactured home parks.
  • CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 5-101. License required.
      • 5-102. Application for license.
      • 5-103. Not assignable or transferable.
      • 5-104. License period; duration.
      • 5-105. Exemption of farmers.
      • 5-106. License fees.
      • 5-107. Same; when payable; time period.
      • 5-108. Payment of fees; receipt.
      • 5-109. Contents of license.
      • 5-110. Record book.
      • 5-111. Display of license.
    • ARTICLE 2. SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, PEDDLERS
      • 5-201. Definitions.
      • 5-202. License required.
      • 5-203. Same; application required.
      • 5-204. Issuance; county residents.
      • 5-205. Same; investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
      • 5-206. Same; investigation fee.
      • 5-207. License fee; time limits; exemptions
      • 5-208. Renewal.
      • 5-209. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
      • 5-210. Appeal to governing body.
      • 5-211. Regulations.
      • 5-212. Use of streets and sidewalks.
      • 5-213. Disturbing the peace.
    • ARTICLE 3. AMUSEMENT DEVICES
      • 5-301. Definitions.
      • 5-302. License required.
      • 5-303. Same; application.
      • 5-304. Same; fee.
      • 5-305. Same; revocation; notice and hearing.
      • 5-306. Display of license.
      • 5-307. Transfer of license.
      • 5-308. Term of license.
    • ARTICLE 4. SALVAGE OR STORAGE YARD
      • 5-401. Rules and regulations.
      • 5-402. Exceptions.
      • 5-403. Definitions.
  • CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. CITY ELECTIONS
      • 6-101. Conduct of election.
      • 6-102. Hours of voting.
      • 6-103. Election; governing body.
      • 6-104. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
      • 6-105. Candidacy.
  • CHAPTER VII. FIRE
    • ARTICLE 1. FIRE DEPARTMENT
      • 7-101. City fire department established.
      • 7-102. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
      • 7-103. Same; fire hose.
      • 7-104. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
      • 7-105. False alarm.
    • 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; waiver of fee.
      • 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 and/or Sumner County Fire District #9 Fire Chief.
    • ARTICLE 4. LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS EQUIPMENT
      • 7-401. Definitions.
      • 7-402. Equipment; standards; installation.
      • 7-403. Permit required.
      • 7-404. Container size.
      • 7-405. Container design.
      • 7-406. Container markings.
      • 7-407. Location.
      • 7-408. Spacing of containers.
      • 7-409. Labels.
      • 7-410. Fencing.
      • 7-411. Lighting.
      • 7-412. Fire protection.
      • 7-413. Sources of ignition.
      • 7-414. Handling and dispensing.
      • 7-415. Transfer personnel.
      • 7-416. Abandonment of equipment
      • 7-417. Tank trucks.
      • 7-418. Vehicle fuel systems.
  • CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • ARTICLE 1. HEALTH NUISANCES
      • 8-101. Nuisances unlawful, defined.
      • 8-102. Public officer.
      • 8-103. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-104. Right of entry.
      • 8-105. Order of violation.
      • 8-106. Same; contents.
      • 8-107. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-108. Abatement.
      • 8-109. Hearing.
      • 8-110. Costs assessed.
    • ARTICLE 2. ENVIRONMENTAL CODE
      • 8-201. Title.
      • 8-202. Legislative finding of fact.
      • 8-203. Purpose.
      • 8-204. Rules of construction.
      • 8-205. Definitions.
      • 8-206. Public officer.
      • 8-207. Enforcement standards.
      • 8-208. Unlawful acts.
      • 8-209. Order of violation.
      • 8-210. Penalty.
      • 8-211. Abatement.
      • 8-212. Hearing.
      • 8-213. Appeals.
      • 8-214. Costs assessed.
      • 8-215. Construction.
    • ARTICLE 3. JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
      • 8-301. Findings of governing body.
      • 8-302. Definitions.
      • 8-303. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
      • 8-304. Public officer.
      • 8-305. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-306. Right of entry.
      • 8-307. Order of violation.
      • 8-308. Same; contents.
      • 8-309. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-310. Abatement.
      • 8-311. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
      • 8-312. Hearing.
      • 8-313. Costs assessed.
    • ARTICLE 4. WEEDS
      • 8-401. Weeds to be removed.
      • 8-402. Definitions.
      • 8-403. Public officer; notice to remove.
      • 8-404. Abatement; assessment of costs.
      • 8-405. Right of entry.
      • 8-406. Unlawful interference.
      • 8-407. Noxious weeds.
      • 8-408. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 5. MINIMUM HOUSING CODE
      • 8-501. Title.
      • 8-502. General.
      • 8-503. Declaration of policy.
      • 8-504. Definitions.
      • 8-505. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises
      • 8-506. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
      • 8-507. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
      • 8-508. Designation of unfit dwellings.
      • 8-509. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non- residential).
      • 8-510. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (nonresidential).
      • 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 ratstop; when city to do work.
      • 8-604. Failure to comply.
      • 8-605. Replace rat-stoppage
      • 8-606. Notice to eradicate rats.
      • 8-607. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
      • 8-608. Inspections.
    • ARTICLE 7. EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO HARMFUL RELEASES
      • 8-701. Definitions.
      • 8-702. Strict liability.
      • 8-703. Recovery of expenses.
      • 8-704. Conflict with state or federal laws.
      • 8-705. Notification and penalty.
    • ARTICLE 8. INSURANCE PROCEEDS LIEN
      • 8-801. Scope and application.
      • 8-802. Lien created.
      • 8-803. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-804. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-805. Procedure.
      • 8-806. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-807. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-808. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-809. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-810. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-811. Insurers; liability.
  • CHAPTER IX. MUNICIPAL COURT
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 9-101. Municipal court established.
      • 9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
      • 9-103. Time and place of sessions.
      • 9-104. Municipal judge; appointment.
      • 9-105. Same; absence; vacancy; pro tem.
      • 9-106. Same; powers and duties.
      • 9-107. Same; salary.
      • 9-108. Court clerk.
      • 9-109. Payment of fine.
      • 9-110. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
      • 9-111. Failure to appear.
      • 9-112. Court and administration fees.
  • CHAPTER X. POLICE
    • ARTICLE 1. POLICE DEPARTMENT
      • 10-101. Police department.
      • 10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
      • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
    • 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.
    • ARTICLE 3. POLICE FEES
      • 10-301. Fee for police responses to party.
      • 10-302. Initial police responses to parties, gatherings or events.
      • 10-303. Subsequent police responses to parties, gatherings or events; liability.
      • 10-304. Cost; collection.
    • ARTICLE 4. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
      • 10-401. Civil defense.
      • 10-402. Civil defense director.
      • 10-403. Civil defense corps; general.
      • 10-404. Divisions of the civil defense corps.
      • 10-405. Council of civil defense.
      • 10-406. Volunteers.
      • 10-407. Prohibited acts.
      • 10-408. Emergency measure.
  • CHAPTER XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • ARTICLE 1. UNIFORM OFFENSE CODE
      • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
      • 11-102. Amendment; vapor product use by minors.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL PROVISIONS
      • 11-201. Wasting utilities.
      • 11-202. Disturbance of religious assemblies.
      • 11-203. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
      • 11-204. Window peeping.
      • 11-205. Urinating upon public or private property.
      • 11-206. Electric fence.
      • 11-207. Skateboards, roller skates, and similar devices.
      • 11-208. Curfew; children.
      • 11-209. Littering.
      • 11-210. Loud noise.
      • 11-211. Engine braking noise prohibited.
  • CHAPTER XII. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • ARTICLE 1. CITY PARKS
      • 12-101. City laws extended to park.
      • 12-102. Police jurisdiction over parks.
      • 12-103. Damaging park property.
      • 12-104. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
      • 12-105. Vehicle regulations.
      • 12-106. Hunting.
      • 12-107. Fires.
      • 12-108. Camping prohibited.
      • 12-109. Sanitation.
      • 12-110. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
      • 12-111. Preservation of natural state.
      • 12-112. General regulations.
    • ARTICLE 2. PARK ADVISORY BOARD
      • 12-201. Park advisory board established.
      • 12-202. Membership.
      • 12-203. Appointment.
      • 12-204. Removal.
      • 12-205. Advisory body.
      • 12-206. Meetings.
      • 12-207. Agenda.
      • 12-208. Special meetings.
      • 12-209. Quorum.
      • 12-210. Meetings; rules.
      • 12-211. Officers.
      • 12-212. Elections.
      • 12-213. Duties.
    • ARTICLE 3. COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD
      • 12-301. Community center board.
      • 12-302. Membership.
      • 12-303. Appointment and terms.
      • 12-304. Attendance and removal.
      • 12-305. Purpose.
      • 12-306. Meetings.
      • 12-307. Agendas and notice.
      • 12-308. Special meetings.
      • 12-309. Quorum.
      • 12-310. Rules of order.
      • 12-311. Officers.
      • 12-312. Annual election of officers.
      • 12-313. Duties and responsibilities.
  • CHAPTER XIII. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
    • ARTICLE 1. SIDEWALKS
      • 13-101. Permit required.
      • 13-102. Sidewalk grade.
      • 13-103. Same; specifications.
      • 13-104. Same; petition.
      • 13-105. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
      • 13-106. Notice; publication.
      • 13-107. Right of abutting owner.
      • 13-108. Repairs by owner or city.
      • 13-109. Performance, statutory bond.
      • 13-110. Obstructing sidewalks.
      • 13-111. Same; exception.
    • ARTICLE 2. STREETS
      • 13-201. Excavation permit.
      • 13-202. Same; bond.
      • 13-203. Same; filed.
      • 13-204. Same; barricades.
      • 13-205. Same; unlawful acts.
      • 13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
      • 13-207. Altering drainage.
      • 13-208. Unfinished pavement.
      • 13-209. Using streets.
      • 13-210. Dangerous objects in.
      • 13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
      • 13-212. Discharging water on streets.
      • 13-213. Burning in streets.
      • 13-214. Throwing in streets.
      • 13-215. Hauling loose material.
      • 13-216. Culverts.
      • 13-217. Parking or placement of vehicles, boats, trailers, campers, or recreational vehicle (RV) for more than five- 24 hour consecutive days; penalty; abatement of nuisance
      • 13-218. Storing or placement of unsightly contents on or inside a vehicle or trailer located on a city street.
    • ARTICLE 3. TREES AND SHRUBS
      • 13-301. Definitions.
      • 13-302. City tree board.
      • 13-303. Street tree species to be planted.
      • 13-304. Spacing.
      • 13-305. Distance from the curb and sidewalk.
      • 13-306. Distance from street corners and fireplugs.
      • 13-307. Utilities.
      • 13-308. Public tree care.
      • 13-309. Diseased trees; determination.
      • 13-310. Same; notice served.
      • 13-311. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
      • 13-312. Same; prevent spread of disease.
      • 13-313. Dangerous, dead or diseased trees on private property.
      • 13-314. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
      • 13-315. Costs on tax rolls.
      • 13-316. Injuring trees and shrubs.
      • 13-317. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
      • 13-318. Tree topping.
      • 13-319. Removal of stumps.
      • 13-320. Interference with city tree board.
      • 13-321. Arborists license and bonds.
      • 13-322. Review by the council.
    • ARTICLE 4. SNOW AND ICE
      • 13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
      • 13-402. Same; exception; alternate remedy.
      • 13-403. Same; penalty.
      • 13-404. Removal may be made by city.
      • 13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
  • CHAPTER XIV. TRAFFIC
    • ARTICLE 1. STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
      • 14-101. Incorporating standard traffic ordinance.
      • 14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
      • 14-104. Supplement to the standard traffic ordinance.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
      • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
      • 14-202. Careless driving.
      • 14-203. Same; penalty.
      • 14-204. Parking on certain streets.
    • ARTICLE 3. SPECIAL USE VEHICLES
      • 14-301. Operation of golf carts.
      • 14-302. Operation of work-site utility vehicle, micro utility truck, side-by-side utility vehicle.
      • 14-303. Valid driver’s license required; Penalty.
      • 14-304. Definition.
      • 14-305. Insurance required; Penalty.
      • 13-306. Registration and license; Fee; Application; Inspection; Penalty.
      • 14-307. Penalty.
      • 14-308. Display of slow moving vehicle emblem.
      • 14-309. Vehicles prohibited.
    • ARTICLE 4. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
      • 14-401. Hazardous material defined.
      • 14-402. Same; exceptions.
      • 14-403. Transportation of hazardous materials.
      • 14-404. Hazardous materials routes.
      • 14-405. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
      • 14-406. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
    • ARTICLE 5. TRUCK ROUTES
      • 14-501. Definitions.
      • 14-502. Application.
      • 14-503. Street prohibitions.
      • 14-504. Truck travel prohibited.
      • 14-505. Reserved.
      • 14-506. Reserved.
      • 14-507. Weigh-in authorized.
    • ARTICLE 6. ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
      • 14-601. Definitions.
      • 14-602. Impounding vehicles.
      • 14-603. Storage.
      • 14-604. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
      • 14-605. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
      • 14-606. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
      • 14-607. Hearing.
      • 14-608. Charges constitute a lien.
      • 14-609. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
      • 14-610. Redemption.
      • 14-611. Sale proceeds.
      • 14-612. Statutory procedures.
      • 14-613. Implementation of article.
      • 14-614. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
  • CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 15-101. Definition.
      • 15-102. Delinquent accounts.
      • 15-103. Notice; hearing.
      • 15-104. Same; finding.
      • 15-105. Utility deposit.
      • 15-106. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
      • 15-107. Landlord liability.
      • 15-108. Petty cash fund.
      • 15-109. Same; deposits.
      • 15-110. Same; vouchers.
      • 15-111. Discontinuance of utility services.
    • ARTICLE 2. WATER
      • 15-201. Superintendent of water and sewage.
      • 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. Connection fees.
      • 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, processing charge.
      • 15-216. Landlord right to continue water services.
      • 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. Use during fire.
      • 15-225. Cross-connections prohibited.
      • 15-226. Same; protective backflow devices required.
      • 15-227. Same; inspection.
      • 15-228. Same; protection from contaminants.
    • 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.
      • 15-423. Roof, foundation drains.
      • 15-424. Same; exception.
      • 15-425. Prohibited discharges.
      • 15-426. Same; determination of superintendent.
      • 15-427. Same; action of superintendent.
      • 15-428. Preliminary treatment.
      • 15-429. Industrial wastes.
      • 15-430. City inspections.
      • 15-431. Stormwater.
      • 15-432. Bills.
      • 15-433. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
      • 15-434. Sewer user charges.
    • 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. Collection of solid waste.
      • 15-516. Closed vehicle.
      • 15-517. Rules and regulations.
      • 15-518. Frequency of collection.
      • 15-519. Charges.
      • 15-520. Billing.
      • 15-521. Same; delinquent account.
      • 15-522. Miscellaneous waste.
      • 15-523. Distributing containers.
      • 15-524. Improper containers.
      • 15-525. Rocks, dirt, etc.
      • 15-526. Request for service.
      • 15-527. Partial service.
      • 15-528. Service fees; exceptions.
      • 15-529. Prohibited practices.
      • 15-530. Severability.
    • 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
      • 15-612. Severability.
  • CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • ARTICLE 1. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
      • 16-101. Commission re-establishment.
      • 16-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
      • 16-103. Meetings, officers and records.
      • 16-104. Powers and duties.
      • 16-105. Construction of public facility or utility in conformance with comprehensive plan, approval or disapproval of planning commission; effect.
      • 16-106. Board of zoning appeals.
      • 16-107. Additional powers and duties.
      • 16-108. Budget of expenditures.
      • 16-109. Comprehensive development plan.
    • ARTICLE 2. ZONING REGULATIONS
      • 16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
      • 16-202. Zoning map.
    • ARTICLE 3. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
      • 16-301. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 4. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
      • 16-401. Incorporation of floodplain management zoning ordinance.
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1(1)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1(2)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2
    • 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(1)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 12(2)
    • 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. 19
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 20
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • ORD. NO. 1589 (GAS)
    • ORD. NO. 1606 (TELECOM)
    • ORD. NO. 1625 (TELECOM)
    • ORD. NO. 1626 (TELECOM)
    • ORD. NO. 1648 (ELECTRIC)
    • ORD. NO. 1692 (TELECOM)
  • APPENDIX C – STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE (2024, as amended by Ord. 1702)
    • ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
      • Sec. 1. Definitions.
    • ARTICLE 2. SCOPE OF ORDINANCE
      • Sec. 2. Provisions of Ordinance Refer to Vehicles Upon the Streets and Highways; Exceptions.
      • Sec. 3. Emergency, Temporary and
      • Sec. 4. Authority of Police.
    • ARTICLE 3. OBEDIENCE TO AND EFFECT OF TRAFFIC LAWS
      • Sec. 5. Required Obedience to Traffic Laws.
      • Sec. 6. Obedience to Authorized Persons Directing Traffic.
      • Sec. 6.1. Road Construction Zone.
      • Sec. 7. Persons Riding Animals or Driving Animal-Drawn Vehicles.
      • Sec. 8. Persons Working On Highways; Exceptions.
      • Sec. 9. Public Officers and Employees to Obey Ordinance; Exceptions.
      • Sec. 10. Authorized Emergency Vehicles.
      • Sec. 10.1 Funeral Processions.
    • ARTICLE 4. TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS
      • Sec. 11. Manual and specifications for traffic control
      • Sec. 12. Obedience to and Required Traffic-Control Devices
      • Sec. 13. Traffic-Control Signal Legend.
      • Sec. 13.1. Traffic Control Signal Preemption Devices.
      • Sec. 14. Pedestrian-Control Signals.
      • Sec. 15. Flashing Signals.
      • Sec. 16. Lane-Direction-Control Signals.
      • Sec. 17. Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals or Markings.
      • Sec. 18. Interference With Official Traffic-Control Devices or Railroad Signs or Signals.
      • Sec. 19. Designation of Crosswalks and Safety Zones.
      • Sec. 20. Play Streets.
      • Sec. 21. Traffic Lanes.
    • ARTICLE 5. ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS; DUTIES
      • Sec. 22. Provisions of Article Apply Throughout City.
      • Sec. 23. Accident Involving Death or Personal Injuries; Duties of Drivers, Reports; Penalties.
      • Sec. 24. Reserved for Future Use.
      • Sec. 25. Duty of Driver to Give Certain Information after Accident; Failure to Provide Proof of Liability Insurance or Financial Security; Duty to Render Aid after Accident; Proof of Liability Insu...
      • Sec. 26. Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle or Other Property.
      • Sec. 26.1. Removal of Vehicle From Roadway After Accident.
      • Sec. 27. Reserved for Future Use.
      • Sec. 28. False Reports.
    • ARTICLE 6. SERIOUS TRAFFIC OFFENSES
      • Sec. 29. Reckless Driving; Penalties.
      • Sec. 30. Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs; Penalties.
      • Sec. 30.1. Driving Commercial Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs; Penalties.
      • Sec. 30.2. Preliminary Breath Test.
      • Sec. 30.2.1. Reserved for Future Use.
      • Sec. 30.3. Ignition Interlock Devices; Tampering.
      • Sec. 30.4. Impounded Motor Vehicle; Disposition; When.
      • Sec. 30.5. Commercial Driver’s Licenses; Diversion Agreements Not Allowed.
      • Sec. 31. Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer.
    • ARTICLE 7. SPEED REGULATIONS
      • Sec. 32. Speed Limitations; Basic Rule.
      • Sec. 33. Maximum speed limits.
      • Sec. 33.1. Special Speed Limitations Applicable to Certain Vehicles and Portions of Highways; Powers of Secretary and Local Authorities; Violations, Evidence of Safe Speed.
      • Sec. 34. Minimum Speed Regulation.
      • Sec. 35. Special Speed Limitation on Motor-Driven Cycle.
      • Sec. 36. Charging Speed Violations.
      • Sec. 37. Racing on Highways.
    • ARTICLE 8. DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY; OVERTAKING AND PASSING; USE OF ROADWAY
      • Sec. 38. Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions.
      • Sec. 38.1. Driving in Defiles or Canyons.
      • Sec. 39. Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions.
      • Sec. 40. Overtaking a Vehicle or Bicycle on the Left.
      • Sec. 40.1 Passing a Stationary Waste Collection Vehicle.
      • Sec. 40.2 Passing a Stationary Authorized Utility or Telecommunications Vehicle.
      • Sec. 41. When Passing on the Right is Permitted.
      • Sec. 42. Limitations on Overtaking on the Left.
      • Sec. 43. Further Limitations on Driving on Left of Center of Roadway.
      • Sec. 44. No-Passing Zones.
      • Sec. 45. One-Way Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands.
      • Sec. 46. Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic.
      • Sec. 47. Following Too Closely.
      • Sec. 48. Driving on Divided Highways; Left and U Turns; Controlled-Access Highways. No person shall:
    • ARTICLE 9. TURNING AND STARTING AND SIGNALS ON STOPPING AND TURNING
      • Sec. 49. Turning.
      • Sec. 50. Right, Left and U Turns at Intersections: Obedience To.
      • Sec. 51. U Turns; Where Prohibited.
      • Sec. 52. Turning on Curve or Crest of Grade Prohibited.
      • Sec. 53. Starting Parked Vehicle.
      • Sec. 54. Turning Movements and Required Signals.
      • Sec. 55. Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps.
      • Sec. 56. Methods of Giving Signals.
    • ARTICLE 10. RIGHT-OF-WAY
      • Sec. 57. Vehicles Approaching or Entering Intersection.
      • Sec. 58. Vehicle Turning Left.
      • Sec. 59. Stop Signs and Yield Signs.
      • Sec. 60. Vehicle Entering Roadway.
      • Sec. 61. Operation of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicles.
      • Sec. 61.1. Passing When Near Stationary Authorized Emergency Vehicle.
      • Sec. 62. Highway Construction and Maintenance.
    • ARTICLE 11. PEDESTRIANS
      • Sec. 63. Pedestrians; Obedience to Traffic-Control Devices and Traffic Regulations.
      • Sec. 64. Pedestrians’ Right-of-Way in Crosswalks; Control Signals.
      • Sec. 64.1. School Crossing Guard; Disobeying.
      • Sec. 65. Crossing at Other Than Crosswalks; Jaywalking.
      • Sec. 66. Drivers to Exercise Due Care.
      • Sec. 67. Pedestrians to Use Right Half of Crosswalks.
      • Sec. 68. Pedestrians on Highways.
      • Sec. 69. Pedestrians Soliciting Rides or Business.
      • Sec. 70. Driving Through Safety Zone Prohibited.
      • Sec. 71. Pedestrians Right-of-Way on Sidewalks.
      • Sec.72. Pedestrians Yield to Authorized Emergency Vehicles.
      • Sec. 73. Blind Pedestrian Right-of-Way.
      • Sec. 74. Pedestrian Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs.
      • Sec. 75. Bridge or Railroad Signals.
    • ARTICLE 12. SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED
      • Sec. 76. Obedience to Signal Indicating Approach of Train.
      • Sec. 77. All Vehicles Must Stop at Certain Railroad Grade Crossings.
      • Sec. 78. Certain Vehicles Must Stop at All Railroad Grade Crossings.
      • Sec. 79. Moving Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossing.
      • Sec. 80. Emerging from Alley or Private Driveway or Building.
      • Sec. 81. Overtaking and Passing School Bus.
      • Sec. 82. Overtaking and Passing Church Bus or Day Care Program Bus.
    • ARTICLE 13. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
      • Sec. 83. Stopping, Standing or Parking Outside Business or Residence Districts.
      • Sec. 84. Officers Authorized to Remove Vehicles.
      • Sec. 85. Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in
      • Sec. 86. Stopping or Parking on Roadways.
      • Sec. 87. Accessible Parking.
      • Sec. 87.1. Accessible Parking; Revoked or Suspended Devices.
      • Sec. 88. Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited.
      • Sec. 89. Stall Parking.
      • Sec. 90. Blocking Traffic; Narrow Streets; Stopping;When.
      • Sec. 91. Parking On Narrow Streets; Signs.
      • Sec. 92. Parking in Alley.
      • Sec. 93. Parking Disabled and Other Vehicles.
      • Sec. 94. Parking Adjacent to Schools; Signs.
      • Sec. 95. Stopping or Parking in Hazardous or Congested Places; Signs.
      • Sec. 96. Parking Prohibited at All Times in Designated Places.
      • Sec. 97. Limited Time Parking Zones.
      • Sec. 98. Commercial and Delivery Vehicles: Loading and Unloading; Blocking Traffic; Removal of Vehicle; Duty of Police Department.
      • Sec. 99. Loading, Unloading or Special Zones.
      • Sec. 100. Citation on Illegally Parked Vehicles.
      • Sec. 101. Failure to Comply With Traffic Citation Attached to Parked Vehicle.
      • Sec. 102. Presumption in Reference to Illegal Parking.
    • ARTICLE 14. MISCELLANEOUS RULES
      • Sec. 103. Using Headphones in Vehicles.
      • Sec. 104. Inattentive Driving.
      • Sec. 105. Allowing Use of Motor Vehicle in Violation of K.S.A. 8-1014.
      • Sec. 105.1. Criminal Penalties for Violation of Size and Weight Laws; Exceptions.
      • Sec. 105.2. Width of Vehicles and Loads thereon.
      • Sec. 105.3. Loads on Passenger Vehicles Extending to Either Side.
      • Sec. 105.4. Projecting Loads to the Front and Rear.
      • Sec. 106. Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage.
      • Sec. 107. Unattended Motor Vehicle; Ignition; Key and Brakes.
      • Sec. 108. Obstruction of Driver’s View or Driving Mechanism.
      • Sec. 109. Coasting.
      • Sec. 109.1. Motorized Skateboards.
      • Sec. 110. Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited.
      • Sec. 111. Crossing Fire Hose.
      • Sec. 112. Putting Glass, Etc. on Highway Prohibited.
      • Sec. 112.1. Littering from a Motor Vehicle.
      • Sec. 113. Stop When Traffic Obstructed.
      • Sec. 114. Snowmobile Operation Limited.
      • Sec. 114.1. Unlawful Operation of All-Terrain Vehicle.
      • Sec. 114.2. Unlawful Operation of a Micro Utility Truck.
      • Sec. 114.3. Unlawful Operation of Low-Speed Vehicle.
      • Sec. 114.4. Unlawful Operation of a Golf Cart.
      • Sec. 114.5. Unlawful Operation of a Work-Site Utility Vehicle.
      • Sec. 115. Unlawful Riding on Vehicles; Persons 14 Years of Age and Older.
      • Sec. 116. Driving Upon Sidewalk.
      • Sec. 117. Limitations on Backing.
      • Sec. 118. Driving Through or On Private Property to Avoid
      • Sec. 119. Parades and Processions.
      • Sec. 120. Driving through Procession.
      • Sec. 121. Military Forces.
      • Sec. 122. Street Barriers.
      • Sec. 123. Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors.
      • Sec. 124. Riding in House Trailer or Mobile or Manufactured Home Prohibited.
      • Sec. 125. Driving Across Lawns, Sidewalks, Yards, Crops, Etc.
      • Sec. 126. Removal of Traffic Hazards.
      • Sec. 126.1. Obstructing License Plates.
      • Sec. 126.1.1 Display of License Plate.
      • Sec. 126.2. Use of Wireless Communication Devices.
    • ARTICLE 15. OPERATION OF BICYCLES, MOTORIZED BICYCLES, LOW POWER CYCLES AND PLAY VEHICLES
      • Sec. 127. Effect of Regulations.
      • Sec. 128. Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Riding Bicycles.
      • Sec. 129. Riding on Bicycles; Seats; Riders Limited.
      • Sec. 130. Clinging to Vehicles.
      • Sec. 131. Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths.
      • Sec. 132. Carrying Articles.
      • Sec. 133. Lamps and Other Equipment on Bicycles.
      • Sec. 134. Application of Sec. 127 to Sec. 133 to Motorize Bicycles.
      • Sec. 135. Electric-Assisted Bicycles, Traffic Law Application.
      • Sec. 135.1. Electric-Assisted Scooters, Traffic Law Application.
      • Sec. 136. Use of Coasters, Roller Skates and Similar Devices Restricted.
    • ARTICLE 16. SPECIAL RULES FOR MOTORCYCLES
      • Sec. 137. Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Operating Motorcycles.
      • Sec. 138. Riding on Motorcycles.
      • Sec. 139. Operating Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic.
      • Sec. 140. Clinging to Other Vehicles.
      • Sec. 141. Motorcycle Seat and Footrests.
      • Sec. 142. Equipment for Motorcycle Operator or Rider.
    • ARTICLE 17. LIGHTS, BRAKES, HORNS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
      • Sec. 143. Scope and Effect of Regulations.
      • Sec. 144. When Lighted Lamps Required; Visibility Distance and Mounted Height of Lamps.
      • Sec. 145. Visibility Distance and Mounted Height of Lamps.
      • Sec. 146. Head Lamps on Motor Vehicles.
      • Sec. 147. Tail Lamps.
      • Sec. 148. Reflectors.
      • Sec. 149. Stop Lamps and Turn Signals.
      • Sec. 150. Application of Succeeding Sections.
      • Sec. 151. Additional Equipment Required on Certain Vehicles.
      • Sec. 151.1. Air-conditioning Equipment.
      • Sec. 152. Color of Clearance Lamps, Identification Lamps, Side Marker Lamps, Backup Lamps and Reflectors.
      • Sec. 153. Mounting of Reflectors, Clearance Lamps and Side Marker Lamps.
      • Sec. 154. Visibility of Reflectors, Clearance Lamps, and Marker Lamps.
      • Sec. 155. Obstructed Lights Not Required.
      • Sec. 156. Lamps or Flags on Projecting Loads.
      • Sec. 157. Lamps on Parked Vehicles.
      • Sec. 158. Lamps on Other Vehicles and Equipment.
      • Sec. 158.1 Lights, Lamps and Reflectors on Farm Tractors; Slow-moving Vehicle and Slow-moving Vehicle Emblem Defined; Requirements for Slow-moving Vehicles; Unlawful Acts; Exception.
      • Sec. 159. Spot Lamps and Auxiliary Lamps.
      • Sec. 160. Authorized Emergency Vehicles.
      • Sec. 160.1. Wreckers, Tow Trucks or Car Carriers; Operation of Emergency Lights; When.
      • Sec. 161. Signal Lamps and Signal Devices.
      • Sec. 162. Vehicular Hazard Warning Lights.
      • Sec. 162.1. Display of Vehicular Hazard Warning Signal Lamps and Warning Devices by Certain Stopped or Disabled Vehicles.
      • Sec. 163. Additional Lighting Equipment.
      • Sec. 164. Multiple-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment.
      • Sec. 165. Use of Multiple-beam Road-lighting Equipment.
      • Sec. 166. Single-beam Road-lighting Equipment Permitted on Certain Vehicles.
      • Sec. 167. Alternate Road-lighting Equipment on Certain Vehicles; Limitations on Speed.
      • Sec. 168. Number of Driving Lamps Required or Permitted.
      • Sec. 169. Special Restrictions on Lamps.
      • Sec. 169.1. Transportation Network Lighting Device.
      • Sec. 170. School Buses.
      • Sec. 171. Lighting Equipment and Warning Devices on Church Buses and Day Care Program Buses.
      • Sec. 172. Highway Construction and Maintenance Vehicles.
      • Sec. 173. Brakes; Performance Requirements.
      • Sec. 174. Horns and Warning Devices.
      • Sec. 175. Noise Prevention; Mufflers.
      • Sec. 175.1. Compression Release Engine Braking System.
      • Sec. 176. Mirrors.
      • Sec. 177. Windshields Must Be Unobstructed and Equipped With Wipers; Eye Protection.
      • Sec. 178. Restrictions as to Tire Equipment.
      • Sec. 178.1. Wide-Base Single Tires.
      • Sec. 179. Spilling Loads on Highways Prohibited.
      • Sec. 180. Trailers and Towed Vehicles; Drawbar Connections and Safety Hitch.
      • Sec. 181. One-Way Glass and Sun Screening Devices.
      • Sec. 182. Child Passenger Safety Restraining System.
      • Sec. 182.1. Seat Belts.
      • Sec. 182.1.2. Safety Belts and Shoulder Harnesses.
      • Sec. 182.2. Unlawful Riding on Vehicles; Persons Under Age 14.
    • ARTICLE 18. EQUIPMENT ON MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES
      • Sec. 183. Head Lamps.
      • Sec. 184. Tail Lamps.
      • Sec. 185. Reflectors.
      • Sec. 186. Stop Lamps.
      • Sec. 187. Multiple-beam Road-lighting Equipment.
      • Sec. 188. Lighting Equipment for Motor-Driven Cycles.
      • Sec. 189. Brake Equipment Required.
      • Sec. 190. Performance Ability of Brakes.
      • Sec. 190.1. Approval of Braking Systems on Motor-driven Cycles; Suspension or Revocation of Registration; Prohibited.
      • Sec. 191. Other Equipment.
    • ARTICLE 19. DRIVER’S LICENSE AND VEHICLE TAGS
      • Sec. 192. Driver’s License.
      • Sec. 193. Driver’s License in Possession.
      • Sec. 194. Driving While License Canceled, Suspended or Revoked; Penalty.
      • Sec. 195. Driving in Violation of Restrictions.
      • Sec. 195.1. Operation of a Motor Vehicle When a Habitual Violator.
      • Sec. 196. Unauthorized Operator.
      • Sec. 197. Unauthorized Minors.
      • Sec. 198. Vehicle License; Illegal Tag.
      • Sec. 199. Unlawful Use of License.
      • Sec. 200. Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance.
    • ARTICLE 20. PENALTIES GENERALLY
      • Sec. 201. Penalties.
      • Sec. 201.1. Failure to Comply with a Traffic Citation.
      • Sec. 201.2. Failure to Comply with a Traffic Citation.
      • Sec. 202. Parties to a Violation.
      • Sec. 203. Offenses by Persons Owning or Controlling Vehicles.
      • Sec. 204. Fines Doubled in Road Construction and School Zones.
    • ARTICLE 21. SEVERABILITY
      • Sec. 205. Severability.
  • APPENDIX D – UNIFORM PUBLIC OFFENSE CODE (2024)
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • Sec. 1.1. Definitions.
      • Sec. 1.2 Liability For Offenses Of Another.
      • Sec. 1.3. Corporations: Criminal Responsibility; Individual Liability.
    • ARTICLE 2. ANTICIPATORY OFFENSES
      • Sec. 2.1. Attempt.
      • Sec. 2.2. Conspiracy.
    • ARTICLE 3. OFFENSES AGAINST PERSONS
      • Sec. 3.1. Battery.
      • Sec. 3.1.1. Domestic Battery.
      • Sec. 3.2. Battery Against A Law Enforcement Officer.
      • Sec. 3.2.1. Sexual Battery.
      • Sec. 3.2.2. Battery Against A School Employee.
      • Sec. 3.2.3. Battery Against a Health Care Provider.
      • Sec. 3.3. Assault And Assault Of A Law Enforcement Officer.
      • Sec. 3.4. Unlawful Interference with an Emergency Medical Services Attendant.
      • Sec. 3.5. Unlawful Interference With Firefighter.
      • Sec. 3.6. Unlawful Restraint.
      • Sec. 3.7. Mistreatment Of A Confined Person.
      • Sec. 3.7.1. Interference with Custody of a Committed Person.
      • Sec. 3.8. Violation Of Protection From Abuse Order.
      • Sec. 3.8.1. Violation Of A Protective Order.
      • Sec. 3.9. Criminal False Communication.
      • Sec. 3.10. Hazing.
      • Sec. 3.11. Unlawful Administration Of A Substance.
      • Sec. 3.12. Breach Of Privacy.
      • Sec. 3.13. Stalking.
    • ARTICLE 4. SEX OFFENSES
      • Sec. 4.1. Lewd, Lascivious Behavior. Lewd and lascivious behavior is:
      • Sec. 4.2. Reserved For Future Use.
      • Sec. 4.3. Selling Sexual Relations.
      • Sec. 4.4. Reserved For Future Use.
      • Sec. 4.5. Buying Sexual Relations.
      • Sec. 4.5.1. Unlawful Use Of A Communication Facility.
    • ARTICLE 5. OFFENSES AFFECTING CHILDREN
      • Sec. 5.1. Contributing To A Child’s Misconduct Or Deprivation.
      • Sec. 5.1.2. Unlawful Possession of a Visual Depiction of a Child.
      • Sec. 5.1.3. Unlawful Transmission of a Visual Depiction of a Child.
      • Sec. 5.2. Furnishing Alcoholic Liquor Or Cereal Malt Beverage To A Minor.
      • Sec. 5.3 Unlawfully Hosting Minors Consuming Alcoholic Liquor Or Cereal Malt Beverage.
      • Sec. 5.4. Endangering A Child.
      • Sec. 5.5. Watercraft; Lifesaving Devices Required.
      • Sec. 5.6. Purchase Or Possession Of Cigarettes Or Tobacco Products By A Minor.
      • Sec. 5.7. Selling, Giving Or Furnishing Cigarettes Or Tobacco Products To A Minor.
      • Sec. 5.8. Purchase, Consumption Or Possession Of Alcoholic Liquor Or Cereal Malt Beverage By A Minor; 18-21.
    • ARTICLE 6. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
      • Sec. 6.1. Theft.
      • Sec. 6.2. Intent; Permanently Deprive.
      • Sec. 6.3. Theft Of Property Lost, Mislaid Or Delivered By Mistake.
      • Sec. 6.4. Reserved For Future Use.
      • Sec. 6.5. Criminal Deprivation Of Property.
      • Sec. 6.6. Criminal Damage To Property.
      • Sec. 6.7. Criminal Trespass.
      • Sec. 6.7.1. Trespassing On Railroad Property.
      • Sec. 6.7.2. Trespassing on a Critical Infrastructure Facility.
      • Sec. 6.8. Criminal Littering.
      • Sec. 6.9. Tampering With A Landmark.
      • Sec. 6.10. Tampering With A Traffic Signal.
      • Sec. 6.11. Unlawful Manufacture Or Disposal Of False Tokens.
      • Sec. 6.12. Serial Numbers.
      • Sec. 6.13. Withholding Possession Of Public Property.
      • Sec. 6.14. Unlawful Deposits In Sewers.
      • Sec. 6.15. Damaging Sewers.
      • Sec. 6.16. Giving A Worthless Check.
      • Sec. 6.17. Criminal Use of A Financial Card.
      • Sec. 6.18. Motor Vehicle Dealers; Selling Motor Vehicles Without A License.
      • Sec. 6.19 Equity Skimming.
      • Sec. 6.20. Unlawful Acts Concerning Computers.
      • Sec. 6.21. Taking Wildlife Without Permission On Land Posted “By Written Permission Only.
      • Sec. 6.22. Criminal Hunting.
      • Sec. 6.23. Unlawful Use Of A Recording Device.
      • Sec. 6.23.1. Unlawful Use of Recordings.
      • Sec. 6.24. Commercial Fossil Hunting.
      • Sec. 6.25. Counterfeiting.
      • Sec. 6.26. Automobile Master Key Violation.
      • Sec. 6.27. Counterfeit Airbag Violation.
    • ARTICLE 7. OFFENSES AFFECTING GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS
      • Sec. 7.1. Unlawfully Tampering with Electronic Monitoring Equipment.
      • Sec. 7.2. Interference With Law Enforcement.
      • Sec. 7.3. Escape From Custody.
      • Sec. 7.4. Interference With The Judicial Process.
      • Sec. 7.5. Reserved for Future Use.
      • Sec. 7.6. Performance Of Unauthorized Official Act.
      • Sec. 7.7. Simulating Legal Process. Simulating legal process is:
      • Sec. 7.8. Tampering With Public Record.
      • Sec. 7.9. Tampering With Public Notice.
      • Sec. 7.10. False Signing Of Petition.
      • Sec. 7.11. False Impersonation.
      • Sec. 7.12. Interference; Conduct, Public Business In Public Building.
      • Sec. 7.13. Interference With Police Dogs.
      • Sec. 7.14. Electioneering.
      • Sec. 7.15. Intimidation of a Witness or Victim.
      • Sec. 7.16. Obstructing Apprehension or Prosecution.
    • ARTICLE 7A. CRIMES AFFECTING PUBLIC TRUST
      • Sec. 7A.1. Official Misconduct.
      • Sec. 7A.2. Compensation for Past Official Acts.
      • Sec. 7A.3. Presenting a False Claim; Permitting a False Claim.
      • Sec. 7A.4. Misuse of Public Funds.
    • ARTICLE 8. CRIMES INVOLVING VIOLATION OF PERSONAL RIGHTS
      • Sec. 8.1. Denial Of Civil Rights.
      • Sec. 8.2. Unlawful Disclosure of Tax Information.
      • Sec. 8.3. Unjustifiably Exposing a Convicted or Charged Person.
    • ARTICLE 9. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE
      • Sec. 9.1. Disorderly Conduct.
      • Sec. 9.2. Unlawful Assembly; Remaining At An Unlawful Assembly.
      • Sec. 9.3. Violation of Executive Order under K.S.A. 48-925 Mandating a Curfew or Prohibiting Public Entry.
      • Sec. 9.4. Riot.
      • Sec. 9.5. Maintaining Or Permitting A Public Nuisance.
      • Sec. 9.6. Reserved For Future Use.
      • Sec. 9.7. Making an Unlawful Request for Emergency Service Assistance.
      • Sec. 9.8. Criminal Desecration.
      • Sec. 9.9. Unlawful Abuse Of Toxic Vapors.
      • Sec. 9.9.1. Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Tetrahydrocannabinols.
      • Sec. 9.9.2. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Certain Drug Precursors.
      • Sec. 9.9.3. Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances.
      • Sec. 9.9.4. Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substances.
      • Sec. 9.9.5. Unlawful Possession of a Simulated Substance.
      • Sec. 9.9.6. Distribution of a Non-controlled Substance.
      • Sec. 9.10. Harassment By Telecommunications Device.
      • Sec. 9.11. Unlawful Public Demonstration At A Funeral.
      • Sec. 9.12. Reserved For Future Use.
      • Sec. 9.13. Unlawful Posting Of Political Pictures
    • ARTICLE 10. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY
      • Sec. 10.1. Criminal Use Of Weapons.
      • Sec. 10.1.1. Criminal Carrying Of A Weapon.
      • Sec. 10.2. Reserved for Future Use.
      • Sec. 10.3. Reserved for Future Use.
      • Sec. 10.4. Failure to Register Explosives.
      • Sec. 10.5. Unlawful Discharge Of A Firearm.
      • Sec. 10.6. Air Gun, Air Rifle, Bow And Arrow, Slingshot, BB Gun Or Paintball Gun.
      • Sec. 10.7. Seizure Of Weapon.
      • Sec. 10.8. Unlawful Aiding, Abetting.
      • Sec. 10.9. Carrying Concealed Explosives.
      • Sec. 10.10. Endangerment.
      • Sec. 10.11. Creating A Hazard.
      • Sec. 10.12. Unlawful Failure To Report A Wound.
      • Sec. 10.13. Barbed Wire.
      • Sec. 10.14. Operation Of A Motorboat Or Sailboat.
      • Sec. 10.15. Operating A Vessel Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs; Penalties.
      • Sec. 10.16. Throwing Objects. It is unlawful for any person to:
      • Sec. 10.17. Tattooing Or Body Piercing; Persons Under Age 18.
      • Sec. 10.18. Failure To Place Or Maintain A Smoke Detector.
      • Sec. 10.19. Sale Of Medicines And Drugs Through Vending Machines.
      • Sec. 10.20. Unlawfully Obtaining A Prescription-Only Drug.
      • Sec. 10.21. Selling Beverage Containers with Detachable Tabs.
      • Sec. 10.22. Alcohol Without Liquid Machine.
      • Sec. 10.23. Trafficking In Counterfeit Drugs.
      • Sec. 10.24. Smoking Prohibited.
      • Sec. 10.25 Smoking; Posting Premises.
      • Sec. 10.26 Smoking Prohibited; Penalties.
      • Sec. 10.27 Illegal Operation Of An Amusement Ride.
      • Sec. 10.28. Endangering the Food Supply.
      • Sec. 10.29 Violation of a Public Health Order.
      • Sec. 10.30 Operating an Aircraft Under the Influence.
      • Sec. 10.30.1 Same; Preliminary Breath Test.
      • Sec. 10.30.2 Same; Definitions.
    • ARTICLE 11. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC MORALS
      • Sec. 11.1. Promoting Obscenity.
      • Sec. 11.2. Promoting Obscenity To Minors.
      • Sec. 11.3. Commercialization Of Wildlife.
      • Sec. 11.4:11.6. Reserved For Future Use.
      • Sec. 11.7. Material Harmful To Minors.
      • Sec. 11.8. Gambling.
      • Sec. 11.9. Commercial Gambling.
      • Sec. 11.9.1. Illegal Bingo Operation.
      • Sec. 11.10. Possession Of A Gambling Device.
      • Sec. 11.11. Cruelty To Animals.
      • Sec. 11.12. Cockfighting.
      • Sec. 11.13. Unlawful Possession of Dog Fighting Paraphernalia; Unlawful Attendance of Dog Fighting.
      • Sec. 11.14. Illegal Animal Ownership.
      • Sec. 11.15. Permitting a Dangerous Animal to be at Large.
      • Sec. 11.16. False Membership Claim.
    • ARTICLE 12. VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES
      • Sec. 12.1. Classes Of Violations And Confinement.
      • Sec. 12.2. Fines.
    • ARTICLE 13. MISCELLANEOUS
      • Sec. 13.1. Application; Kansas Criminal Code.
      • Sec. 13.2. Severability.