• CODE OF THE CITY OF CHERRYVALE, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 14-4643
  • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
  • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
  • COMPARATIVE TABLE – 2001 CODE TO 2014 CODE
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
• CHAPTER I. ADMINISTRATION
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 1-101. Code designated.
    • 1-102. Definitions.
    • 1-103. Existing ordinances.
    • 1-104. Effect of repeal.
    • 1-105. Catchlines of sections.
    • 1-106. Parenthetical and reference matter.
    • 1-107. Amendments; repeal.
    • 1-108. Powers generally.
    • 1-109. Ordinances.
    • 1-110. Same; subject and title; amendment.
    • 1-111. Same; publication.
    • 1-112. Same; ordinance book.
    • 1-113. Resolutions, motions.
    • 1-114. City records.
    • 1-115. Altering code.
    • 1-116. Scope of application.
    • 1-117. General penalty.
    • 1-118. Severability.
  • ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY
    • 1-201. Governing body.
    • 1-202. Same; powers generally.
    • 1-203. Meetings.
    • 1-204. Quorum.
    • 1-205. Powers of the mayor.
    • 1-206. President of the council.
    • 1-207. Vacancies in governing body; how filled.
    • 1-208. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
  • ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
    • 1-301. Appointment.
    • 1-302. Same; qualifications.
    • 1-303. City administrator; powers and duties.
    • 1-304. City attorney; duties.
    • 1-305. City attorney; removal.
    • 1-306. Reserved.
    • 1-307. City treasurer; duties.
    • 1-308. Reserved.
    • 1-309. Reserved.
    • 1-310. Reserved.
    • 1-311. Other appointive officers; powers, duties.
    • 1-312. Appointive office salaries.
    • 1-313. Illegal acts.
    • 1-314. Reserved.
    • 1-315. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-316. Conflict of interest.
  • ARTICLE 4. PERSONNEL POLICY
    • 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. 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.
    • 1-616. Incorporating records retention policy.
  • 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. HOUSING REHABILITATION
    • 1-801. Purpose and goals.
    • 1-802. Membership and vacancies; officers.
    • 1-803. Functions and duties.
    • 1-804. Meetings and records.
    • 1-805. Board termination.
    • 1-806. Housing rehabilitation grant guidelines.
  • ARTICLE 9. REVENUE, FINANCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    • 1-901. Accounting.
    • 1-902. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
    • 1-903. Capital improvement fund.
    • 1-904. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
    • 1-905. City sales tax; 0.5% for property tax reduction.
    • 1-906. City sales tax; 0.5% for street, storm water and other capital improvements.
    • 1-907. City sales tax; 1% for sanitary sewer system expiring after 10 years.
    • 1-908. City sales tax; 0.75% for sanitary sewer system expiring after 4 years.
    • 1-909. Mill levy limitation for library purposes.
    • 1-910. City sales tax; 0.75% for capital improvements expiring after 4 years.
    • 1-911. City sales tax; 0.25% for recreational amenities expiring after 4 years.
    • 1-912. Neighborhood revitalization plan.
    • 1-913. Emergency Medical Service Rates.
    • 1-914. City sales tax; special 1% for sanitary sewer system debt and operation and maintenance costs expiring after 10 years.
  • ARTICLE 10. HEARINGS
    • 1-1001. Citizen right to hearing.
    • 1-1002. Administrative remedy; exhaust prior to legal action.
    • 1-1003. Request for hearing.
    • 1-1004. Notice to interested parties.
    • 1-1005. Service.
    • 1-1006. Proof of service.
    • 1-1007. Hearing procedure.
    • 1-1008. Failure to request hearing; time limit.
• CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Penalties.
    • 2-103. Duties of city administrator.
    • 2-104. Duty of the police department.
    • 2-105. Enforcement procedure.
    • 2-106. Owners to comply with regulations.
    • 2-107. Reports of violations by veterinarians.
    • 2-108. Animals in public places prohibited.
    • 2-109. Removal of animal feces required.
    • 2-110. Removal and disposal of dead animals.
    • 2-110a. Custody and disposition of animals.
    • 2-111. Prohibited animals.
    • 2-112. Dangerous and vicious animals.
    • 2-112a. Exceptions.
    • 2-112b. Special permit required.
    • 2-112c. Penalties.
    • 2-113. Keeping of livestock.
    • 2-114. Limitation on numbers of animals owned.
    • 2-115. Location of yard housing for animals.
    • 2-116. Proper maintenance of animal yard structures and pens required.
    • 2-116a. Ownership of bees.
    • 2-116b. Permits.
    • 2-117. Animal nuisance activities prohibited.
    • 2-118. Excessive animal noise prohibited.
    • 2-119. Animal care and animal cruelty.
    • 2-120. Proper identification of dogs and cats required.
    • 2-121. Rabies vaccination of cats and dogs.
    • 2-122. Emergency treatment of sick or injured cats and dogs.
    • 2-123. Confinement of cats and dogs in heat.
    • 2-124. Running at large.
    • 2-125. Guard dogs.
    • 2-126. Registration of cats and dogs.
    • 2-127. Licenses and registration; denial, revocation, reinstatement.
    • 2-128. Licensing of commercial animal establishments.
    • 2-129. Impoundment; notification of capture and impoundment.
    • 2-130. Prosecution for violations authorized.
    • 2-131. Time period for holding animals.
    • 2-132. Procedure and fees for recovery of animals.
    • 2-133. Procedure and fees for adopting animals.
    • 2-134. Licensing of grooming facility.
    • 2-135. Fees and costs assessed for animal control services.
• CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
  • ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
    • 3-101. Definitions.
  • ARTICLE 2. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES.
    • 3-201. Definition.
    • 3-202. License issued by city.
    • 3-203. License required of retailers.
    • 3-204. Application.
    • 3-205. License application procedures.
    • 3-206. License granted; denied.
    • 3-207. License to be posted.
    • 3-208. License; disqualification.
    • 3-209. Restriction upon location.
    • 3-210. License fee.
    • 3-211. Suspension of license.
    • 3-212. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
    • 3-213. Same; appeal.
    • 3-214. Change of location.
    • 3-215. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
    • 3-216. Business regulations.
    • 3-217. Prohibited conduct on premises.
    • 3-218. Sanitary conditions required.
  • ARTICLE 3. PACKAGED SALE OF 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. KEG REGISTRATION
    • 3-501. Definitions.
    • 3-502. Retailer duties.
    • 3-503. Purchaser requirements.
    • 3-504. Identification requirements.
    • 3-505. Deposit refund.
    • 3-506. Violations.
    • 3-507. Penalties.
  • ARITCLE 6. DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
    • 3-601. License required.
    • 3-602. License fee.
    • 3-603. Business regulations.
  • ARTICLE 7. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 3-701. Providing alcohol to minors; incapacitated persons.
    • 3-702. Drinking in public.
    • 3-703. Penalty.
• CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • ARTICLE 1. BUILDING CODES AND INSPECTIONS
    • 4-101. Building inspector; salary.
    • 4-102. Building inspector; duties.
    • 4-103. International codes adopted.
    • 4-104. Fees.
    • 4-105. Contractor’s bonds.
  • ARTICLE 2. MOVING BUILDINGS
    • 4-201. Building official; authority.
    • 4-202. Permit required.
    • 4-203. Application for permit.
    • 4-204. Same; bond, insurance required.
    • 4-205. Same; fee.
    • 4-206. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-207. Notice to owners.
    • 4-208. Duty of owners.
    • 4-209. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-210. Safety precautions during nighttime.
    • 4-211. Payment of taxes.
  • ARTICLE 3. CARGO CONTAINERS
    • 4-301. Definition.
    • 4-302. Requirements.
• CHAPTER V. 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. License.
    • 5-202. Application and fees.
    • 5-203. Definitions.
    • 5-204. Acts prohibited.
    • 5-205. Penalties.
  • ARTICLE 3. SCRAP METAL DEALERS
    • 5-301. Scrap metal dealers; registration required.
    • 5-302. Same; definitions.
    • 5-303. Same; registration; application; fees; penalty.
    • 5-304. Same; issuance of registration; renewal; renewal fees.
    • 5-305. Same; penalty.
    • 5-306. Same; exception.
    • 5-307. Same; issuance; disqualification.
    • 5-308. Same; suspension or revocation of registration.
  • ARTICLE 4. FAIR HOUSING REGULATIONS
    • 5-401. Statement of policy.
    • 5-402. Definitions.
    • 5-403. Discriminatory practices defined.
    • 5-404. Applicability.
    • 5-405. Administration.
  • ARTICLE 5. OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS
    • 5-501. Drilling restricted.
    • 5-502. Permit.
    • 5-503. Information submitted with application.
    • 5-504. Minimum drilling area.
    • 5-505. Surety bond.
    • 5-506. Insurance.
    • 5-507. Operation requirements.
    • 5-508. Permit duration; assignment; revocation; not certification.
    • 5-509. Pipelines.
    • 5-510. Zoning; public nuisance.
    • 5-511. Penalty.
  • ARTICLE 6. SHOOTING RANGES
    • 5-601. Definitions.
    • 5-602. License required.
    • 5-603. Application and fees.
    • 5-604. License application procedures.
    • 5-605. Operator qualifications.
    • 5-606. Safety standards & specifications.
    • 5-607. Restrictions upon location.
    • 5-608. License granted; denied.
    • 5-609. License to be posted.
    • 5-610. Suspension of license.
    • 5-611. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
• CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
  • ARTICLE 1. GOVERNING BODY
    • 6-101. Election of governing body.
    • 6-102. Conduct of election; hours of voting.
    • 6-103. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
    • 6-104. Candidacy.
• CHAPTER VII. FIRE
  • ARTICLE 1. FIRE DEPARTMENT
    • 7-101. City fire department established.
    • 7-102. Membership; fire drill.
    • 7-103. Supervision of department.
    • 7-104. Fire chief; powers.
    • 7-105. Same; records.
    • 7-106. Assistant chief.
    • 7-107. Private use of fire equipment.
    • 7-108. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
    • 7-109. Same; fire hose.
    • 7-110. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
    • 7-111. False alarm.
  • ARTICLE 2. FIRE PREVENTION
    • 7-201. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
    • 7-202. Stacking of hay or straw.
    • 7-203. Keeping of packing materials.
    • 7-204. Storage of ashes.
    • 7-205. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
    • 7-206. Fire hazards generally.
    • 7-207. Same; inspections to discover.
    • 7-208. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
    • 7-209. Same; service of order; records.
  • ARTICLE 3. FIREWORKS
    • 7-301. Definition of fireworks.
    • 7-302. Sale, keeping or storing of fireworks.
    • 7-303. Dates of discharge of fireworks.
    • 7-304. Hours of discharge of fireworks.
    • 7-305. Times for selling fireworks.
    • 7-306. Regulations of the Fire Marshall.
    • 7-307. Penalties.
  • ARTICLE 4. OPEN BURNING
    • 7-401. Purpose.
    • 7-402. Applicability.
    • 7-403. Severability.
    • 7-404. Definitions.
    • 7-405. General prohibition of outdoor burning and open burning.
    • 7-406. Burning trees, logs, brush, stumps, leaves, and grass clippings.
    • 7-407. Patio wood-burning units
    • 7-408. Burning prohibited
    • 7-409. Liability.
    • 7-410. Right of entry and inspection.
• CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • ARTICLE 1. HEALTH NUISANCES
    • 8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-102. Health and welfare nuisances unlawful and prohibited acts.
    • 8-103. Public Officer.
    • 8-104. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-105. Same; right of entry.
    • 8-106. Order of violation.
    • 8-107. Same; contents.
    • 8-108. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-109. Abatement.
    • 8-110. Hearing.
    • 8-111. Costs assessed.
  • ARTICLE 2. JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
    • 8-201. Findings of governing body.
    • 8-202. Definitions.
    • 8-203. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
    • 8-204. Public officer.
    • 8-205. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-206. Right of entry.
    • 8-207. Notice.
    • 8-208. Same; contents.
    • 8-209. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-210. Abatement.
    • 8-211. Disposition of vehicle.
    • 8-212. Hearing.
    • 8-213. Costs assessed.
  • ARTICLE 3. WEEDS
    • 8-301. Weeds to be removed.
    • 8-302. Definitions.
    • 8-303. Public officer; notice to remove.
    • 8-304. Abatement; assessment of costs.
    • 8-305. Publication of notice to property owners.
    • 8-306. Alternate or supplemental method of collecting costs and charges.
  • ARTICLE 4. MINIMUM HOUSING CODE
    • 8-401. Title.
    • 8-402. General.
    • 8-403. Declaration of policy.
    • 8-404. Definitions.
    • 8-405. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
    • 8-406. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
    • 8-407. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
    • 8-408. Designation of unfit dwellings.
    • 8-409. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
    • 8-410. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
    • 8-411. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
    • 8-412. Notice of violations; procedures.
    • 8-413. Public officer; authority.
    • 8-414. Governing body; authority.
    • 8-415. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
    • 8-416. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
    • 8-417. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
    • 8-418. Governing body; appeals.
    • 8-419. Right of petition.
  • ARTICLE 5. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
    • 8-501. Purpose.
    • 8-502. Definitions.
    • 8-503. Enforcing officer; duties.
    • 8-504. Procedure; petition.
    • 8-505. Same; notice.
    • 8-506. Same; publication.
    • 8-507. Same; hearing, order.
    • 8-508. Duty of owner.
    • 8-509. Same; failure to comply.
    • 8-510. Same; make site safe.
    • 8-511. Assessment of costs.
    • 8-512. Immediate hazard.
    • 8-513. Appeals from order.
    • 8-514. Scope of article.
  • ARTICLE 6. ENVIRONMENTAL CODE
    • 8-601. Title.
    • 8-602. Legislative finding of fact.
    • 8-603. Purpose.
    • 8-604. Rules of construction.
    • 8-605. Definitions.
    • 8-606. Public officer.
    • 8-607. Enforcement standards.
    • 8-608. Unlawful acts.
    • 8-609. Order of violation.
    • 8-610. Penalty.
    • 8-611. Abatement.
    • 8-612. Hearing.
    • 8-613. Appeals.
    • 8-614. Costs assessed.
    • 8-615. Construction.
  • ARTICLE 7. INSURANCE PROCEEDS FUND
    • 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. REMOVAL AND RAZING OF BUILDINGS.
    • 8-801. Removal and razing of buildings.
    • 8-802. Same; conditions and amount of bond.
  • ARTICLE 9. EXCAVATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS
    • 8-901. Excavating in or under brick sidewalks and brick driveways on private property.
    • 8-902. Excavating in or under abandoned railroad right-of-way.
    • 8-903. Excavating below orange marker fabric.
    • 8-904. Excavation on private property.
    • 8-905. Collection and disposal of smelter residue material found on the surface of private property.
• 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 costs.
    • 9-113. Administrative fees.
    • 9-114. Extradition.
• CHAPTER X. 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; asset forfeiture.
    • 10-204. Claiming property.
    • 10-205. Proof of ownership.
    • 10-206. Auction.
• CHAPTER XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
  • ARTICLE 1. UNIFORM OFFENSE CODE
    • 11-101. Incorporating uniform public offense code.
    • 11-102. Deletions from the uniform public offense code.
  • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL PROVISIONS
    • 11-201. Curfew; generally.
    • 11-202. Curfew; minors.
    • 11-203. Tennis courts; tampering.
    • 11-204. Coin operated machines; tampering.
    • 11-205. Coin operated machines; tools for tampering; possession.
    • 11-206. Unlawful fishing; hunting.
    • 11-207. Vagrancy.
    • 11-208. Public intoxication.
    • 11-209. Trains on crossings.
    • 11-210. Smoking.
    • 11-211. Possession of marijuana.
    • 11-212. Possession of drug paraphernalia.
    • 11-213. Trespass in parking lots.
    • 11-214. Window peeping.
    • 11-215. Aiding a person convicted or charged with a misdemeanor.
    • 11-216. Failing to appear.
    • 11-217. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
    • 11-218. Public nudity.
    • 11-219. Prohibited conduct on club premises.
    • 11-220. Illegal Dumping.
    • 11-221. Fishing.
    • 11-222. Noice disturbances.
• CHAPTER XII. PUBLIC PROPERTY
  • ARTICLE 1. CITY BOUNDARIES
    • 12-101. City corporate limits.
    • 12-102. Cemetery included.
    • 12-103. Wastewater property included.
    • 12-104. Waterworks property included.
    • 12-105. City pasture property included.
  • ARTICLE 2. FAIRVIEW CEMETERY
    • 12-201. Conveyance of lots.
    • 12-202. Regulations of monuments and structures; decorations.
    • 12-203. Foundation requirements for monuments, gravestones.
    • 12-204. Use of lots.
    • 12-205. Permission for internments.
    • 12-206. Hours when open.
    • 12-207. Purchase of lots.
    • 12-208. Price of cemetery lots.
    • 12-209. Records of burials.
    • 12-210. Potter’s field.
    • 12-211. Director of public works; duties.
    • 12-212. Fees; opening graves.
    • 12-213. Vault materials.
    • 12-214. Speed limit.
    • 12-215. Opening of blocks 12, 13, and 14 of Fairview Cemetery for sales of cemetery lots and spaces and limiting block 12 for mausoleum use only.
  • ARTICLE 3. CHERRYVALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
    • 12-301. Name.
    • 12-302. Library board.
    • 12-303. Board to control use of library property.
    • 12-304. Damage or misuse of library property.
  • ARTICLE 4. CITY PASTURE AND BURNING GROUND
    • 12-401. Hours when open.
    • 12-402. Fees.
    • 12-403. Disposable items.
    • 12-404. Salvage.
    • 12-405. Penalty.
  • ARTICLE 5. LAKE TANKO
    • 12-501. Rules and regulations.
  • ARTICLE 6. USE OF METAL DETECTORS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • 12-601. Definitions.
    • 12-602. License required.
    • 12-603. Application for license.
    • 12-604. License fees.
    • 12-605. Display of permits.
    • 12-606. Notification of name or address change.
    • 12-607. Hours of operation.
    • 12-608. Prohibited conduct.
    • 12-609. Penalties.
    • 12-610. Suspension and revocation of license.
    • 12-611. Appeals.
  • ARTICLE 7. TANKO TRAIL BICYCLE PARK
    • 12-701. Establishment of Bicycle Park.
    • 12-702. Rules and regulations.
  • ARTICLE 8. CHERRYVALE COMMUNITY CENTER
    • 12-801. Name.
    • 12-802. Community center board.
    • 12-803. Fees and rates.
• CHAPTER XIII. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  • ARTICLE 1. SIDEWALKS
    • 13-101. Defective sidewalks; condemnation; repair.
    • 13-102. Sidewalk materials; construction.
    • 13-103. Width of sidewalks in general.
    • 13-104. Width of sidewalks in certain districts.
    • 13-105. Placement of sidewalks in certain districts.
    • 13-106. Width of sidewalks; certain streets.
    • 13-107. Sidewalks and alleys, limitation or obstruction of use.
  • 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. Hauling loose material.
  • ARTICLE 3. TREES AND SHRUBS
    • 13-301. Public tree care.
    • 13-302. Diseased trees; determination.
    • 13-303. Same; notice served.
    • 13-304. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
    • 13-305. Same; prevent spread of disease.
    • 13-306. Dead and dangerous trees on private property.
    • 13-307. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
    • 13-308. Costs on tax rolls.
    • 13-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
    • 13-310. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
  • ARTICLE 4. SNOW AND ICE
    • 13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
    • 13-402. Same; exception; alternate remedy.
    • 13-403. Same; penalty.
    • 13-404. Removal may be made by city.
    • 13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
  • ARTICLE 5. HOUSE NUMBERING
    • 13-501. Duty to number houses.
    • 13-502. System of numbering.
    • 13-503. Size, location of numbers.
  • ARTICLE 6. RAILROADS
    • 13-601. General penalty for violation of code; continuing violations.
    • 13-602. City may do work upon failure of railway companies to perform.
    • 13-603. Drains for tracks.
    • 13-604. Construction and maintenance of crossings.
    • 13-605. Paving or macadamizing.
    • 13-606. Grade of rails.
• 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. Amendments to standard traffic ordinance.
  • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
    • 14-201. Parking regulations.
    • 14-202. Radar detectors.
    • 14-203. Truck parking and traffic.
    • 14-204. Riding on roadways, bicycle paths.
    • 14-205. Scooters on city property.
    • 14-206. One-Way Streets.
  • ARTICLE 3. ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • 14-301. Definitions.
    • 14-302. Impounding vehicles.
    • 14-303. Same.
    • 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. MICRO UTILITY TRUCKS AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES
    • 14-401. Operation of micro utility trucks; penalty.
    • 14-402. Same; definitions.
    • 14-403. Same: valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-404. Operation of all-terrain vehicles.
    • 14-405. Same; roadways laned for traffic.
    • 14-406. Same; clinging to other vehicles prohibited.
    • 14-407. Same; equipment on all-terrain vehicles for passengers.
    • 14-408. Operation of all-terrain vehicles; equipment required for operators and riders.
    • 14-409. Same; penalties.
    • 14-410. Same: valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-411. Liability insurance.
    • 14-412. Registration of micro utility trucks and all-terrain vehicles.
    • 14-413. Prohibited conduct.
    • 14-414. Hours of operation of all-terrain vehicles.
    • 14-415. Prohibited use.
  • ARTICLE 5. GOLF CARTS
    • 14-501. Operation of golf carts.
    • 14-502. Same: valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-503. Same; definition.
    • 14-504. Same; penalty.
    • 14-505. Same; display of slow-moving vehicle emblem.
    • 14-506. Same; insurance required; penalty.
    • 14-507. Same; registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
• CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
    • 15-101. Combined administration.
    • 15-102. Administrative duties.
    • 15-103. Application.
    • 15-104. Service account initiation fee.
    • 15-105. Repealed.
    • 15-106. Special service connection.
    • 15-107. Transfer fee.
    • 15-108. Payment.
    • 15-109. Disconnection.
    • 15-110. Appeal.
    • 15-111. Unauthorized use of utility services.
    • 15-112. Reconnection.
    • 15-113. Collection of delinquent accounts.
  • ARTICLE 2. WATER UTILITY
    • 15-201. Furnish water to consumer.
    • 15-202. Meter basis and connection.
    • 15-203. Ownership of water meters.
    • 15-204. Testing.
    • 15-205. Water main access fee.
    • 15-206. Contract with consumers: violations.
    • 15-207. Discontinuance of water service.
    • 15-208. Unauthorized water connections.
    • 15-209. Cross-connections prohibited.
    • 15-210. Protective backflow devices required.
    • 15-211. Inspection of water system connections.
    • 15-212. Protection from contaminants.
    • 15-213. Service line maintenance and repair.
    • 15-214. Excavation.
    • 15-215. Tapping; mains, distributing lines.
    • 15-216. Connection; water system; plumber’s permit; bond.
    • 15-217. Filling ditches, etc.
    • 15-218. Unlawful to uncover pipes.
  • ARTICLE 3. WATER RATES
    • 15-301. Water service charges.
    • 15-302. Review.
    • 15-303. Leak adjustment
    • 15-304. Rural leak adjustment
  • ARTICLE 4. WATER CONSERVATION
    • 15-401. Purpose.
    • 15-402. Definitions:
    • 15-403. Declaration of Water Emergency.
    • 15-404. Mandatory Conservation Measures.
    • 15-405. Emergency Water Rates.
    • 15-406. Regulations.
    • 15-407. Violations, Disconnections and Penalties.
    • 15-408. Emergency Termination.
  • ARTICLE 5. SEWER UTILITY
    • 15-501. Definitions.
    • 15-502. Required connection.
    • 15-503. Unlawful waste disposal methods.
    • 15-504. Connection permit.
    • 15-505. Application.
    • 15-506. Costs.
    • 15-507. Separate connection.
    • 15-508. Existing connection.
    • 15-509. Construction.
    • 15-510. Elevation.
    • 15-511. Installation.
    • 15-512. Inspection.
    • 15-513. Excavation.
    • 15-514. Prohibited connections.
  • ARTICLE 6. SEWER DISCHARGE CRITERIA
    • 15-601. Prohibited discharge.
    • 15-602. Regulated discharge.
    • 15-603. Permitted actions.
    • 15-604. Interceptors.
    • 15-605. Maintenance of facilities.
    • 15-606. Access.
    • 15-607. Testing.
    • 15-608. Right of entry.
    • 15-609. Liability.
    • 15-610. Storm water.
    • 15-611. Tampering with sewer system.
    • 15-612. Violations; notice to correct; penalty; civil liability.
  • ARTICLE 7. SEWER RATES
    • 15-701. Rate basis.
    • 15-702. Sewer rates.
    • 15-703. Review.
    • 15-704. Billing.
    • 15-705. Rate adjustment.
    • 15-706. Unusual sewer system burdens, rates.
    • 15-707. Owners, landowners, liability.
  • ARTICLE 8. PRIVATE SEWER SYSTEMS
    • 15-801. Private systems.
    • 15-802. Permit.
    • 15-803. Installation and inspection.
    • 15-804. Requirements.
    • 15-805. Subsequent connection.
    • 15-806. Operation.
  • ARTICLE 9. SOLID WASTE REGULATION
    • 15-901. Definitions.
    • 15-902. Collection and transportation of waste.
    • 15-903. Storing of wastes; containers.
    • 15-904. Unauthorized accumulation or disposal of wastes.
    • 15-905. Collection; leaves and grass.
    • 15-906. Burning.
    • 15-907. Contract for collection.
    • 15-908. Enforcement.
    • 15-909. Penalty.
  • ARTICLE 10. STORM WATER
    • 15-1001. Storm Water Development Assessment Fee
• CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • ARTICLE 1. PLANNING COMMISSION
    • 16-101. Commission created.
    • 16-102. Membership and vacancies.
    • 16-103. Functions and duties.
    • 16-104. Meetings and records.
    • 16-105. Officers.
    • 16-106. Budget.
  • ARTICLE 2. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
    • 16-201. Board defined.
    • 16-202. Membership; terms; vacancies; rules of procedure; meetings; quorum.
    • 16-203. Building inspector to mail copies of notice.
    • 16-204. Exceptions.
    • 16-205. Board of zoning appeals.
  • ARTICLE 3. ZONING REGULATIONS
    • 16-301. Zoning regulations and map incorporated.
  • ARTICLE 4. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
    • 16-401. Floodplain management regulations incorporated.
• APPENDIX A - CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 96-19
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 96-20
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 00-21
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 08-22 (REPEALED)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 15-4668
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • ORD. NO. 4328 (COX)
  • ORD. NO. 08-4548 (AT&T)
  • ORD. NO. 09-4572 (WESTAR)
  • ORD. NO. 17-4689 (KANSAS GAS SERVICE)
  • ORD. NO. 18-4700 (WESTAR)
  • ORD. NO. 19-4720 (KSFIBERNET)