• CODE OF THE CITY OF BLUE RAPIDS, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. [ADOPTION ORDINANCE NUMBER]
  • 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.
    • 1-119. Outside collection fee.
  • 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. Administrative powers.
    • 1-208. Vacancies on the governing body; how filled.
    • 1-209. Compensation.
    • 1-210. Expenses.
    • 1-211. Code of procedure for Kansas cities incorporated.
    • 1-212. Code of ethics.
  • Article 3. Officers and Employees
    • 1-301. Appointment.
    • 1-302. Employees.
    • 1-303. Removal.
    • 1-304. Vacancy in office.
    • 1-305. City clerk.
    • 1-306. Same; fiscal records.
    • 1-307. Same; seal; oaths.
    • 1-308. Same; withholding agent.
    • 1-309. Assistant city clerk.
    • 1-310. City treasurer.
    • 1-311. City attorney.
    • 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.
    • 1-402. Employee benefits contribution fund.
  • Article 5. Oaths and Bonds
    • 1-501. Oath; affirmation.
    • 1-502. Oaths filed.
    • 1-503. Bonds required.
    • 1-504. Same; premiums.
    • 1-505. Condition of bonds.
    • 1-506. Approval of bonds.
  • Article 6. Open Records
    • 1-601. Policy.
    • 1-602. Record custodians.
    • 1-603. Local freedom of information officers.
    • 1-604. Public request for access.
    • 1-605. Facilities for public inspection.
    • 1-606. Procedures for inspection.
    • 1-607. Appointment of official custodians.
    • 1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
    • 1-609. Designation of additional record custodians.
    • 1-610. Requests to be directed to custodians.
    • 1-611. Fee administration.
    • 1-612. Inspection fee.
    • 1-613. Copying fee.
    • 1-614. Prepayment of fees.
    • 1-615. Payment.
  • Article 7. Investment of Public Funds
    • 1-701. Purpose and goals.
    • 1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
    • 1-703. Definitions.
    • 1-704. Investment of idle funds.
    • 1-705. Procedures and restrictions.
    • 1-706. Custody and safekeeping.
    • 1-707. Sale or transfer.
    • 1-708. Interest on time deposits.
  • Article 8. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
    • 1-801. Capital improvements fund.
    • 1-802. Helen M. Johnston Charitable Remainder Trust Fund.
    • 1-803. City sales tax; 0.50% for public facilities and buildings expiring after 20 years.
• CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Animal nuisances.
    • 2-103. Trespass on private property.
    • 2-104. Cruelty to animals.
    • 2-105. Same; treatment.
    • 2-106. Same; expenses.
    • 2-107. Same; custody.
    • 2-108. Disposition of animals.
    • 2-109. Keeping animals.
    • 2-109a. Same; complaints.
    • 2-110. Animal traps.
    • 2-111. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
    • 2-112. Noisy animals; complaints.
    • 2-113. Animal confines; shelters.
    • 2-113A. Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens.
    • 2-114. Death of animals.
    • 2-115. Vicious animals.
    • 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. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
    • 2-121. Emergency; proclamation.
    • 2-122. Kennels.
    • 2-123. Same; non-transferable.
    • 2-124. Same; veterinarians.
    • 2-125. Same; complaints.
    • 2-126. Same; penalty.
  • Article 2. Dogs
    • 2-201. License required; general.
    • 2-202. Same; dogs.
    • 2-203. Same; cats.
    • 2-204. Anti-rabies vaccination required.
    • 2-205. License fee.
    • 2-206. Tags.
    • 2-207. Visiting dogs or cats.
    • 2-208. Keeping animals.
    • 2-209. Enclosures.
    • 2-210. Animal confines, shelters.
    • 2-211. Poison food.
    • 2-212. Breaking pound.
    • 2-213. Animal traps.
    • 2-214. Vicious animals.
    • 2-215. Confinement of rabies suspects.
    • 2-216. Same; state of emergency.
    • 2-217. Running at large prohibited.
    • 2-218. Nuisances.
    • 2-219. Handling of complaints.
    • 2-220. Impoundment.
    • 2-221. Disposition of dogs or cats.
    • 2-222. Penalties.
  • Article 3. Other Animals
    • 2-301. Exotic animals.
  • Article 4. Regulating Fowl
    • 2-401. Keeping of fowl.
• 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.
    • 3-110. License refund.
    • 3-111. Street dances.
  • Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
    • 3-201. License required of retailers.
    • 3-202. Application.
    • 3-202A. License application procedures.
    • 3-203. License granted; denied.
    • 3-204. License to be posted.
    • 3-205. License, disqualification.
    • 3-206. Restriction upon location.
    • 3-207. License fee.
    • 3-208. Suspension of license.
    • 3-209. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
    • 3-210. Same; appeal.
    • 3-211. Change of location.
    • 3-212. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
    • 3-213. Business regulations.
    • 3-214. Prohibited conduct on premises.
    • 3-215. Sanitary conditions required.
    • 3-216. Minors on premises.
  • Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor
    • 3-301. State license required.
    • 3-302. Occupational tax.
    • 3-303. Posting of receipt.
    • 3-304. Hours of sale.
    • 3-305. Business regulations.
    • 3-306. Restrictions on location.
  • Article 4. 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. Prohibited conduct on licensed premises.
    • 3-505. Suspension of license.
    • 3-506. Suspension/revocation.
  • Article 6. Caterers
    • 3-601. License required.
    • 3-602. License fee.
    • 3-603. Business regulations.
    • 3-604. Notice to chief of police.
  • Article 7. Temporary Permits
    • 3-701. Permit required.
    • 3-702. Permit fee.
    • 3-703. City temporary permit.
    • 3-704. Permit regulations.
  • Article 8. Special Event CMB Permits
    • 3-801. Special event CMB permits; permit required.
    • 3-802. Same; permit fee.
    • 3-803. Same; city special event permit.
    • 3-804. Same; permit regulations.
  • Article 9. Keg Registration
    • 3-901. Definitions.
    • 3-902. Retailer duties.
    • 3-903. Purchaser requirements.
    • 3-904. Identification requirements.
    • 3-905. Deposit refund.
    • 3-906. Violations.
    • 3-907. Penalties.
• CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Article 1. Building Code
    • 4-101. Definitions.
    • 4-102. Uniform building code incorporated.
    • 4-103. Additional provisions.
    • 4-104. Building official; powers; duties.
    • 4-105. Building inspector; appointment.
    • 4-106. Same; duties.
    • 4-107. Same; powers.
    • 4-108. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-109. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-110. Building permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-111. Same; application information required.
    • 4-112. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-113. Same; fees.
    • 4-114. Same; posting.
    • 4-115. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-116. Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector.
    • 4-117. Request for inspection.
    • 4-118. Inspection fee.
    • 4-119. Builder or building contractor defined.
    • 4-120. Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-121. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-122. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-123. Builder’s or building contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-124. Insurance.
    • 4-125. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-126. Numbering of residential/commercial buildings.
    • 4-126. Work by property owners.
    • 4-127. Liability.
    • 4-128. Severability.
  • Article 2. Residential Code
    • 4-201. International residential code incorporated.
  • Article 3. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code
    • 4-301. Definition of plumbing.
    • 4-302. Uniform plumbing code incorporated.
    • 4-303. Additional provisions.
    • 4-304. Building official; authority.
    • 4-305. Plumbing inspector; appointment.
    • 4-306. Same; duties.
    • 4-307. Same; powers.
    • 4-308. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-309. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-310. Plumbing permit required; exception.
    • 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 gas or water supply.
    • 4-320. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-321. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
    • 4-322. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s license required; plumbing permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-323. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-324. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts
    • 4-325. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-326. Insurance.
    • 4-327. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts
    • 4-328. Excavations.
    • 4-329. Work by property owners.
    • 4-330. Approved materials.
    • 4-331. Liability.
    • 4-332. Severability.
  • Article 4. Electrical Code
    • 4-401. Definitions.
    • 4-402. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
    • 4-403. Additional provisions.
    • 4-404. Building official; authority.
    • 4-405. Electrical inspector; appointment.
    • 4-406. Same; duties.
    • 4-407. Same; powers.
    • 4-408. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-409. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-410. Electrical permit required; application; approval.
    • 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 installations.
    • 4-420. Reinspection.
    • 4-421. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-422. Interference by unauthorized person.
    • 4-423. Electrician or electrical contractors defined.
    • 4-424. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s license required; electrical permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-425. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-426. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-427. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-428. Insurance.
    • 4-429. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-430. Work by property owners.
    • 4-431. Approved materials.
    • 4-432. Liability.
    • 4-433. Severability.
  • Article 5. Registration of Abandoned and Vacant Buildings
    • 4-501. Purpose.
    • 4-502. Definitions.
    • 4-503. Public Officer.
    • 4-504. Inquiry and inspection.
    • 4-505. Service of notice.
    • 4-506. Notice content; vacant building.
    • 4-507. Maintenance requirements for abandoned and vacant building notice; fees.
    • 4-508. Marketing exception to registration fees for vacant buildings.
    • 4-509. Failure to register; fees, procedures.
    • 4-510. Appeal.
  • Article 6. Moving Buildings
    • 4-601. Building official; authority.
    • 4-602. Permit required.
    • 4-603. Same; application for permit.
    • 4-604. Same; bond, insurance required.
    • 4-605. Same; fee.
    • 4-606. Contractor; license required; fee.
    • 4-607. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-608. Notice to owners.
    • 4-608. Duty of owners.
    • 4-609. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-610. Display of lanterns.
• CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • Article 1. General Regulations And Licenses
    • 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.
• 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. Fireworks
    • 7-101. Fireworks defined.
    • 7-102. Application process.
    • 7-103. Selling of fireworks.
    • 7-104. Discharge.
    • 7-105. Violations.
    • 7-106. Illegal fireworks.
    • 7-107. Penalties.
    • 7-108. Banning fireworks.
  • Article 2. Emergency Fire Regulations
    • 7-201. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
    • 7-202. Same; fire hose.
    • 7-203. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
    • 7-204. False alarm.
  • Article 3. Fire Prevention Regulations
    • 7-301. Incorporating fire prevention code.
    • 7-302. Same; inspection and enforcement.
    • 7-303. Same; amendments.
    • 7-304. Open burning prohibited.
    • 7-305. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
    • 7-306. Stacking of hay or straw.
    • 7-307. Keeping of packing materials.
    • 7-308. Storage of ashes.
    • 7-309. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
    • 7-310. Fire hazards generally.
    • 7-311. Same; inspections to discover.
    • 7-312. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
    • 7-313. Same; service of order; records.
• 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. Presumptions.
    • 8-204. Unlawful storage.
    • 8-205. Temporarily disabled vehicle.
    • 8-206. Salvage dealers; screening.
    • 8-207. Administrative procedure.
    • 8-208. Abandoned vehicles; authority to remove.
    • 8-209. Same; notice.
    • 8-210. Same; sold at auction.
    • 8-211. Same; on private property.
    • 8-212. Enforcing officer.
  • 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. Minimum standards.
    • 8-504. Hearing.
    • 8-505. Termination.
    • 8-506. Findings of fact.
    • 8-507. Order to repair or remove structure.
    • 8-508. Failure of owner to comply.
    • 8-509. City to repair or abate; costs to be assessed.
    • 8-510. Complaints; orders to be served personally.
    • 8-511. Appeal to district court.
    • 8-512. Powers.
  • 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.
  • 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.
• 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.
  • 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.
    • 11-202. Electric fences prohibited.
    • 11-203. Fairmont cemetery; hours and penalty.
    • 11-204. Cycles, skates, etc. in the business district.
    • 11-205. Loud sound amplification systems.
    • 11-206. Marijuana, drug paraphernalia or simulated controlled substances.
• 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.
  • Article 2. Fairmont Cemetery
    • 12-201. Cemetery board.
    • 12-202. Sexton.
    • 12-203. Cemetery plat.
    • 12-204. Order to open graves.
    • 12-205. Schedule of prices.
    • 12-206. Lot prices.
    • 12-207. Graves.
    • 12-208. Restore lot.
    • 12-209. Burial vaults.
    • 12-210. Burial limits.
    • 12-211. Monuments and grave stones.
    • 12-212. Decorative devices.
    • 12-213. Plantings.
    • 12-214. Unlawful act; unauthorized sale; transfer of lot.
    • 12-215. Same; picking flowers.
    • 12-216. Same; advertising.
    • 12-217. Same; hunting, trapping.
    • 12-218. Perpetual endowment fund.
• CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  • Article 1. Sidewalks
    • 13-101. Sidewalk grade.
    • 13-102. Same; specifications.
    • 13-103. Same; petition.
    • 13-104. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
    • 13-105. Notice; publication.
    • 13-106. Right of abutting owner.
    • 13-107. Repairs by owner or city.
    • 13-108. Performance, statutory bond.
    • 13-109. Obstructing sidewalks.
    • 13-110. 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. Definitions.
    • 13-302. Creation and establishment of a city tree board.
    • 13-303. Term of office.
    • 13-304. Compensation.
    • 13-305. Duties and responsibilities.
    • 13-306. Operation.
    • 13-307. Street tree species to be planted.
    • 13-308. Spacing.
    • 13-309. Distance from curb and sidewalk.
    • 13-310. Distance from street corners and fireplugs.
    • 13-311. Utilities.
    • 13-312. Public tree care.
    • 13-313. Tree topping.
    • 13-314. Pruning, corner clearance.
    • 13-315. Dead or diseased tree removal on private property.
    • 13-316. Removal of stumps.
    • 13-317. Interference with city tree board.
    • 13-318. Review by city 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 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. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • 14-202. Speed limit for certain streets.
    • 14-203. Truck parking and routes.
    • 14-204. Parking prohibited on certain streets.
    • 14-205. Handicapped parking.
    • 14-206. Parking in residential zones.
  • 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. Hazardous Materials
    • 14-401. Hazardous material defined.
    • 14-402. Same; exceptions.
    • 14-403. Transportation of hazardous materials.
    • 14-404. Hazardous materials routes.
    • 14-405. Delivery routes to residences and businesses.
  • Article 5. Special Use Vehicles
    • 14-501. Operation of special purpose vehicles on city streets.
    • 14-502. Definitions.
    • 14-503. Mandatory minimum requirements and conditions.
    • 14-504. Registration and insurance requirements and waiver.
    • 14-505. Additional requirements.
    • 14-506. Penalties.
• CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 15-101. Definition.
    • 15-102. Delinquent accounts.
    • 15-103. Utility billing dates; charge for delinquent payment.
    • 15-104. Nonpayment of utility bills; notice of account delinquency and service discontinuance.
    • 15-105. Utility deposits.
    • 15-106. Landlord liability.
    • 15-107. Petty cash fund; vouchers.
  • 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. Cross connections prohibited.
    • 15-212. Meters.
    • 15-213. Same; testing.
    • 15-214. Tampering with meter.
    • 15-215. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
    • 15-216. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
    • 15-217. Interrupt service.
    • 15-218. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-219. Wasting water.
    • 15-220. Water rationing.
    • 15-221. Same; procedure.
    • 15-222. Same; priority use.
    • 15-223. Right of access.
    • 15-224. Rates.
    • 15-225. Payment of bills.
    • 15-226. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-227. Same; returned checks.
    • 15-228. Use during fire.
    • 15-229. Connection fee (turn-on service fee).
    • 15-230. Service outside city limits; prohibited.
  • Article 3. Sewers
    • 15-301. Definitions.
    • 15-302. Disposal of sewage.
    • 15-303. Natural outlet.
    • 15-304. Privy unlawful.
    • 15-305. Sewer connection required.
    • 15-306. Private sewer system.
    • 15-307. Same; permit.
    • 15-308. Same; inspection.
    • 15-309. Same; discharge.
    • 15-310. Same; sanitary manner.
    • 15-311. Same; additional requirements.
    • 15-312. Same; connection to public sewer.
    • 15-313. Permit; connection fee.
    • 15-314. Same; classes.
    • 15-315. Costs.
    • 15-316. Sewer for each building.
    • 15-317. Old building sewers.
    • 15-318. Specifications.
    • 15-319. Sewer connection.
    • 15-320. Inspection.
    • 15-321. Barricades.
    • 15-322. Roof, foundation drains.
    • 15-323. Stormwater discharges.
    • 15-324. Prohibited discharges.
    • 15-325. Same; superintendent’s opinion.
    • 15-326. Same; options.
    • 15-327. Grease and oil interceptors.
    • 15-328. Preliminary treatment.
    • 15-329. Manholes; etc.
    • 15-330. Measurements.
    • 15-331. Special agreements.
    • 15-332. Damage to sewers.
    • 15-333. Entry and inspection.
    • 15-334. Minimum charge.
    • 15-335. Penalty.
  • Article 4. Solid Waste
    • 15-401. Definitions.
    • 15-402. Duty of owner, occupant.
    • 15-403. Residential containers.
    • 15-404. Commercial containers.
    • 15-405. Miscellaneous waste.
    • 15-406. Distributing containers.
    • 15-407. Improper containers.
    • 15-408. Location of containers.
    • 15-409. Collection of solid waste.
    • 15-410. Enter private premises.
    • 15-411. Frequency of collection.
    • 15-412. Collection equipment.
    • 15-413. Disposition of waste.
    • 15-414. Rocks and dirt.
    • 15-415. Periodic cleanup.
    • 15-416. Permit required.
    • 15-417. Service charge.
    • 15-418. Request for service.
    • 15-419. Billing.
    • 15-420. Partial service.
    • 15-421. Service fees; exceptions.
    • 15-422. Failure to pay bill.
    • 15-423. Prohibited practices.
    • 15-424. Dumping.
    • 15-425. Adopt regulations.
  • Article 5. Water Conservation
    • 15-501. Purpose.
    • 15-502. Definitions.
    • 15-503. Declaration of a 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. Powers and duties.
  • Article 2. Zoning Regulations
    • 16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
  • Article 3. Subdivision Regulations
    • 16-301. Reserved.
  • Article 4. Floodplain Regulations
    • 16-401. Floodplain management ordinance incorporated.
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1 (1969)
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2 (1974)
  • 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. 1861
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1897
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2044
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2051
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2066
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2097
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2144
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2150
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2171
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2318
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2319
  • Charter Ordinance No. 01 (2019)
  • Charter Ordinance No. 02 (2020)
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • Ordinance No. 2069
  • Ordinance No. 2074