• CODE OF THE CITY OF COLWICH, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 730
  • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
  • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
• CHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 1-101. Code designated.
    • 1-102. Definitions.
    • 1-103. Existing ordinances.
    • 1-104. Effect of repeal.
    • 1-105. Catchlines of sections.
    • 1-106. Parenthetical and reference matter.
    • 1-107. Amendments; repeal.
    • 1-108. Powers generally.
    • 1-109. Ordinances.
    • 1-110. Same; subject and title; amendment.
    • 1-111. Same; publication.
    • 1-112. Same; ordinance book.
    • 1-113. Resolutions, motions.
    • 1-114. City records.
    • 1-115. Altering code.
    • 1-116. Scope of application.
    • 1-117. General penalty.
    • 1-118. Severability.
  • Article 2. Governing Body
    • 1-201. Governing body.
    • 1-202. Same; powers generally.
    • 1-203. 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.
  • 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 agents.
    • 1-309. Deputy city clerk.
    • 1-310. City treasurer.
    • 1-311. City attorney; office; duties.
    • 1-312. City engineer.
    • 1-313. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-314. Conflict of interest.
  • Article 4. Oaths
    • 1-401. Oath.
    • 1-402. Oaths filed.
  • Article 5. Reserved
  • 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. Refusal to pay fees.
  • 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.
• CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Animal control officer; duties and authority to enter.
    • 2-103. Running at large.
    • 2-104. Aggressive animal defined; penalties.
    • 2-105. Habitual violator; aggressive animal at-large.
    • 2-106. Destruction, injury to property.
    • 2-107. Prohibited animals.
    • 2-108. Dangerous animals.
    • 2-109. Horses.
    • 2-110. Cleanliness of premises required.
    • 2-111. Confinement of animals in heat.
    • 2-112. Mistreatment of animals.
    • 2-113. Same; exceptions.
    • 2-114. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
    • 2-115. Death of animal.
    • 2-116. Trapping of animals.
    • 2-117. Municipal pound established.
    • 2-118. Capture/destruction.
    • 2-119. Impoundment; duty to impound.
    • 2-120. Breaking pound.
  • Article 2. Dogs
    • 2-201. Dog registration and rabies vaccination required.
    • 2-202 Rabies control, immunization and confinement.
    • 2-203. Trained guard dogs.
    • 2-204. Dog feces.
    • 2-205. Kennel licenses.
    • 2-206. Tethering or picketing of dogs.
    • 2-207. Barking dogs.
  • Article 3. Vicious Dogs
    • 2-301. Definitions.
    • 2-302. Exclusions.
    • 2-303. Keeping of vicious dogs.
    • 2-304. Determination that a dog is vicious; process.
  • Article 4. Other Animals
    • 2-401. Exotic animals.
  • Article 5. General Penalty Provisions and Miscellaneous Provisions
    • 2-501. Summons and complaints.
    • 2-502 General penalty provision.
    • 2-503. Fine schedule.
    • 2-504. Dog licenses.
    • 2-505. Conflict with other provisions.
    • 2-506. Interlocal agreements for provision of animal control services.
• CHAPTER 3. BEVERAGES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 3-101. Definitions.
    • 3-102. Restriction on location.
    • 3-103. Minors on premises.
    • 3-104. Consumption on public property.
    • 3-105. Public sale; consumption.
    • 3-106. Open container.
    • 3-107. Consumption while driving.
    • 3-108. Identification card.
    • 3-109. Underage purchaser.
  • Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
    • 3-201. License required of 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.
  • 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. Occupational tax.
    • 3-403. Business regulations.
  • Article 5. Drinking Establishments
    • 3-501. License required.
    • 3-502. Occupational tax
    • 3-503. Business regulations.
  • Article 6. Caterers
    • 3-601. License required.
    • 3-602. Occupational tax
    • 3-603. Business regulations.
    • 3-604. Notice to chief of police.
  • Article 7. Temporary Permits
    • 3-701. Permit required.
    • 3-702. City temporary permit.
    • 3-703. Permit fee:
    • 3-704. Permit regulations.
    • 3-705. Special event resolution associated with use of public property
• CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Article 1. Moving Buildings
    • 4-101. Building official; authority.
    • 4-102. Permit required.
    • 4-103. Same: application for permit.
    • 4-104. Same; bond insurance required.
    • 4-105. Same; fee.
    • 4-106. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-107. Notice to owners.
    • 4-108. Duty of owners.
    • 4-109. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-110. Display of lanterns.
  • Article 2. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
    • 4-201. Purpose.
    • 4-201a. Duty of owner.
    • 4-202. Definitions.
    • 4-203. Enforcement officer; duties.
    • 4-204. Procedure; petition.
    • 4-204a. Same; contents of notice.
    • 4-204b. Hearing.
    • 4-205. Same; notice.
    • 4-206. Same; publication.
    • 4-207. Same; hearing, order.
    • 4-208. Reserved.
    • 4-209. Same; failure to comply.
    • 4-210. Same; make site safe.
    • 4-211. Assessment of costs.
    • 4-212. Immediate hazard.
    • 4-213. Appeals from order.
    • 4-214. Scope of article.
  • Article 3. International Building Code
    • 4-301. Commercial building standards.
    • 4-302. Inspection and enforcement.
    • 4-303. Adoption of the International Building Code, 2008 edition, as the commercial building code, with certain additions and deletions.
    • 4-304. Amendments.
    • 4-305. Availability of copies.
    • 4-306. Violations and penalties.
    • 4-307. Penalty clause not exclusive.
    • 4-308. Enforcement.
    • 4-309. Liability.
    • 4-310. Procedure for granting a variance from the Colwich commercial building code.
  • Article 4. Mechanical Code
    • 4-401. Mechanical standards.
    • 4-402. Inspection and enforcement.
    • 4-403. Adoption of the International Mechanical Code, 2012 edition.
    • 4-404. Availability of copies.
    • 4-405. Amendments.
    • 4-406. Violations and penalties.
    • 4-407. Penalty clause not exclusive.
    • 4-408. Enforcement.
    • 4-409. Liability.
    • 4-410. Severability.
  • Article 5. Residential Code
    • 4-501. Residential building standards.
    • 4-502. Inspection and enforcement.
    • 4-503. Adoption of the International Residential Code.
    • 4-504. Availability of copies.
    • 4-505. Amendments.
    • 4-506. Violations and penalties.
    • 4-507. Penalty clause not exclusive.
    • 4-508. Enforcement.
    • 4-509. Liability.
    • 4-510. Severability.
  • Article 6. Electrical Code
    • 4-601. Electrical standards.
    • 4-602. Inspection and enforcement.
    • 4-603. Adoption of the NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2017 edition, as the electrical code, with certain additions and deletions.
    • 4-604. Availability of copies.
    • 4-605. Amendments.
    • 4-606. Violations and penalties.
    • 4-607. Penalty clause not exclusive.
    • 4-608. Enforcement.
    • 4-609. Liability.
  • Article 7. Plumbing Code
    • 4-701. Plumbing standards.
    • 4-702. Inspection and enforcement.
    • 4-703. Adoption of the International Plumbing Code, 2015 edition, as the plumbing code, with certain additions and deletions.
    • 4-704. Availability of copies.
    • 4-705. Amendments.
    • 4-706. Violations and penalties.
    • 4-707. Penalty clause not exclusive.
    • 4-708. Enforcement.
    • 4-709. Liability.
• CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 5-101. Occupancy certificate required.
    • 5-102. Application for occupancy certificate.
    • 5-103. Not assignable or transferable.
    • 5-104. Exemption of farmers.
    • 5-105. Occupancy certificate fee; when payable; time period.
    • 5-106. Payment of fees; receipt.
    • 5-107. Contents of the certificate.
    • 5-108. Display of occupancy certificate.
  • Article 2. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
    • 5-201. Definitions.
    • 5-202. License required.
    • 5-203. Same; application required.
    • 5-204. Same; investigation and issuance.
    • 5-205. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
    • 5-206. Renewal.
    • 5-207. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
    • 5-208. Appeal to governing body.
    • 5-209. Regulations.
    • 5-210. Use of streets and sidewalks.
    • 5-211. Disturbing the peace.
  • Article 3. Street Vending
    • 5-301. Definitions.
    • 5-302. General provisions.
    • 5-303. Conditions.
    • 5-304. Prohibited locations.
    • 5-305. Same; exemptions.
    • 5-306. Related provisions.
    • 5-307. Vendor certificates required on private property
    • 5-308. Penalties and enforcement
• CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
  • Article 1. Governing Body
    • 6-101. Conduct of election.
    • 6-102. Hours of voting.
    • 6-103. Governing body elections; terms.
    • 6-104. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
    • 6-105. Candidacy.
• CHAPTER 7. FIRE
  • Article 1. Fire Department
    • 7-101. 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. Fire prevention code incorporated.
    • 7-202. Amendments:
    • 7–203. Procedure for granting a variance from the International Fire Code.
    • 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 notice of order; records.
    • 7-214. Abatement; notice of abatement and assessment of costs.
    • 7-215. Violations and penalties.
    • 7-216. Summons and complaints.
    • 7-217. Penalty clause not exclusive.
    • 7-218. Immediate hazard.
  • Article 3. Fireworks
    • 7-301. Fireworks prohibited.
    • 7-302. Fireworks defined.
    • 7-303. Vendor lottery limited to charitable organizations.
    • 7-304. Permitted dates of site set-up, and site clean-up.
    • 7-305. Application.
    • 7-306. Safety requirements associated with location of fireworks vending stand.
    • 7-307. Designated times for sale and detonation.
    • 7-308. Limitations on manner of detonation of fireworks.
    • 7-309. Discharge of fireworks: emergency conditions.
    • 7-310. Fireworks sales permits.
    • 7-311. Proceeds from fireworks permit sales.
    • 7-312. Insurance requirements for vendors.
    • 7-313. Penalty connected with the sale of fireworks.
    • 7-314. Each day of violation of any provision of this article shall be deemed separate offense.
    • 7-315. Failure to dismantle the vending structure shall be deemed a nuisance.
    • 7-316. Penalty for unlawful detonation of fireworks.
    • 7-317. Permit for public fireworks display required.
• CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 8-101. Definitions.
  • Article 2. Health Nuisances
    • 8-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-202. Enforcement officer; defined; duties.
    • 8-203. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-204. Right of entry.
    • 8-205. Order of violation.
    • 8-206. Same; contents.
    • 8-207. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-208. Abatement.
    • 8-209. Hearing.
    • 8-210. Costs assessed.
    • 8-211. Site to be made safe.
    • 8-212. Authorization to contract for services.
    • 8-213. Immediate hazard.
  • Article 2a. Environmental Code
    • 8-2a01. Title.
    • 8-2a02. Legislative finding of fact.
    • 8-2a03. Purpose.
    • 8-2a04. Rules of construction.
    • 8-2a05. Definitions.
    • 8-2a06. Enforcement officer.
    • 8-2a07. Enforcement standards.
    • 8-2a08. Unlawful acts.
    • 8-2a09. Order of violation.
    • 8-2a10. Penalty.
    • 8-2a11. Abatement.
    • 8-2a12. Hearing.
    • 8-2a13. Appeals.
    • 8-2a14. Costs assessed.
    • 8-2a15. Construction.
    • 8-2a16. Additional provisions.
  • 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. Enforcement 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.
    • 8-314. Additional provisions.
  • Article 4. Weeds
    • 8-401. Weeds to be removed.
    • 8-402. Definitions.
    • 8-403. Enforcement 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. Indigenous grasses.
  • 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 (non-residential).
    • 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 rodent-stop; when city to do work.
    • 8-604. Failure to comply.
    • 8-605. Replace rodent-stoppage.
    • 8-606. Notice to eradicate rodents.
    • 8-607. Conditions conducive to harborage of rodents.
    • 8-608. Inspections.
    • 8-607. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
    • 8-608. Designation of unfit dwellings.
    • 8-609. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
    • 8-610. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
    • 8-611. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
    • 8-612. Notice of violations; procedures.
    • 8-613. Enforcement officer; authority.
    • 8-614. Governing body; authority.
    • 8-615. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
    • 8-616. Demolition by public works director procedure and costs.
    • 8-617. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
    • 8-618. Governing body; appeals.
    • 8-619. Right of petition.
  • Article 7. Abandoned Water Wells
    • 8-701. Definitions.
    • 8-702. Plugging of abandoned wells.
    • 8-703. Inactive wells.
  • 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 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. 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, gathering or events, liability.
    • 10-304. Cost; collection.
• CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
  • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
    • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
    • 11-102. Citation; amendments to uniform public offense code.
    • 11-103. Classes of violations and confinement.
  • Article 2. Local Provisions (Reserved)
• 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. Vehicle regulations.
    • 12-105. Hunting.
    • 12-106. Fires.
    • 12-109. Camping prohibited.
    • 12-110. Sanitation.
    • 12-111. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
    • 12-114. Penalty.
    • 12-115. Hours: opening and closing.
    • 12-116. Swimming, bathing, wading, skating or use of a vessel.
    • 12-117. Fireworks in the park.
• CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  • Article 1. Sidewalks
    • 13-101. Sidewalks required in new developments.
    • 13-102. Sidewalk grade.
    • 13-103. Same; specifications.
    • 13-104. Same; petition.
    • 13-105. Same; repaired or reconstruction.
    • 13-106. Right of abutting owner.
    • 13-107. Repairs by city.
    • 13-108. Performance, statutory bond.
    • 13-109. Obstructing sidewalks.
    • 13-110. Same; exception.
    • 13-111. Signs prohibited near Veterans Memorial.
  • 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. Hauling loose materials.
  • 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. Dangerous, dead or diseased 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.
    • 13-311. Stumps.
• CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
  • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
    • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
    • 14-102. Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
    • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • 14-104. Citation; amendments to standard traffic ordinance.
  • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
    • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • 14-202. Standing of trains.
    • 14-203. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
    • 14-204. Parking restrictions.
    • 14-205. Mechanical engine brakes (jake brakes).
    • 14-206. Third and subsequent driving under the influence.
  • Article 3. Abandoned Motor Vehicles on Public Property
    • 14-301. Impounding vehicles.
    • 14-302. Same.
    • 14-303. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
  • 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.
• CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 15-101. Definition.
    • 15-102. Rates.
    • 15-103. Application for service.
    • 15-104. Utility deposit.
    • 15-105. Monthly billings.
    • 15-106. Delinquent accounts.
    • 15-107. Notice; hearing.
    • 15-108. Same; finding.
    • 15-109. Disconnection and reconnection of service.
    • 15-110. Liability to property owners.
    • 15-111. Lien for utility services.
    • 15-112. Unlawful to inhabit buildings without utility service.
    • 15-113. Enforcement.
    • 15-114. Penalties and fines.
    • 15-115. Red flag program.
  • Article 2. Water
    • 15-201. Definitions:
    • 15-202. Regulations.
    • 15-203. Service/pressure not guaranteed.
    • 15-204. Fire hydrants.
    • 15-205. Meters.
    • 15-206. Tampering with meter.
    • 15-207. Leaks prohibited, penalty.
    • 15-208. Unauthorized service.
    • 15-209. Interruption of service.
    • 15-210. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-211. Uniform plumbing code.
    • 15-212. Right of access.
    • 15-213. Wasting of water.
    • 15-214. Unauthorized use of hydrants.
    • 15-215. Check valves.
    • 15-216. Protective backflow devices required.
    • 15-217. Cross connections prohibited:
    • 15-218. Service refusal/contamination.
    • 15-219. Inspection.
    • 15-220. Additional rules.
    • 15-221. Penalty.
  • Article 3. Sewers
    • 15-301. General provisions
    • 15-302. Administration.
    • 15-303. Definitions.
    • 15-304. Private property; unlawful discharges.
    • 15-305. Natural outlet; unlawful discharges.
    • 15-306. Privy, privy vault, septic tank, cesspool; unlawful.
    • 15-307. Connection, public sewer; required.
    • 15-308. New areas outside limits.
    • 15-309. Private sewerage disposal system.
    • 15-310. Private sewage disposal.
    • 15-311. Permit.
    • 15-312. Inspection.
    • 15-313. Comply; department of health and environment.
    • 15-314. Connection to public sewer required, when available.
    • 15-315. Private sewage disposal maintained at owners expense.
    • 15-316. additional health officer requirements.
    • 15-317. Disturb public sewer, permission.
    • 15-318. Building sewer permits; classes.
    • 15-319. Costs borne by owner.
    • 15-320. Separate, independent building sewer.
    • 15-321. Use of old building sewers.
    • 15-322. Building sewer; materials.
    • 15-323. Size, slope.
    • 15-324. Elevation of building sewer.
    • 15-325. Sewer lifts.
    • 15-326. Joints, connections.
    • 15-327. Building sewer connection to public sewer.
    • 15-328. Sewer taps.
    • 15-329. Permit, applicant.
    • 15-330. Excavations, installation.
    • 15-331. Use of public sewers.
    • 15-332. Storm sewer or natural outlet.
    • 15-333. Unlawful discharges.
    • 15-334. Hauled wastewater.
    • 15-335. Rejection of wastes or recovery of treatment costs.
    • 15-336. Grease, oil, sand interceptors.
    • 15-337. Interceptors maintained by owner.
    • 15-338. Pretreatment facilities.
    • 15-339. Control manhole.
    • 15-340. Measurements, tests, analysis.
    • 15-341. Wastewater discharge questionnaire.
    • 15-342. Reporting requirements.
    • 15-343. Monitoring.
    • 15-344. Compliance orders.
    • 15-345. Protection from damage.
    • 15-346. Powers, authority, inspectors.
  • Article 4. Solid Waste
    • 15-401. Definitions.
    • 15-402. Collection.
    • 15-403. Contracts.
    • 15-404. Duty of owner, occupant.
    • 15-405. Containers.
    • 15-406. Bulk containers.
    • 15-407. Enter private premises.
    • 15-408. Ownership of solid waste.
    • 15-409. Wrapping garbage.
    • 15-410. Heavy, bulky waste.
    • 15-411. Hazardous materials.
    • 15-412. Prohibited practices.
    • 15-413. Objectionable waste.
    • 15-414. Unauthorized disposal.
    • 15-415. Private collectors; license required.
    • 15-416. Same; application.
    • 15-417. Closed vehicle.
    • 15-418. Rules and regulations.
    • 15-419. Penalty.
  • Article 5. Water Conservation
    • 15-501. Purpose.
    • 15-502. Definitions.
    • 15-503. Declaration of water watch.
    • 15-504. Declaring a water warning.
    • 15-505. Declaration of a 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.
  • Article 6. Cross Connection Control
    • 15-601. Definitions.
    • 15-602. Cross connection control policy.
    • 15-603. Cross connections prohibited.
    • 15-604. Survey and investigations.
    • 15-605. Where protection is required.
    • 15-606. Backflow prevention devices.
    • 15-607. Installation.
    • 15-608. Inspection and maintenance.
    • 15-609. Violation and penalties.
    • 15-610. Devices.
    • 15-611. Air gap.
    • 15-612. Reduced pressure principle backflow preventer.
    • 15-613. Double check valve assembly.
    • 15-614. Pressure vacuum breaker.
    • 15-615. Atmospheric vacuum breakers.
• CHAPTER 16. RECORDS RETENTION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 16-101. Records retention established.
    • 16-102. Same; practice and procedure.
    • 16-103. Purpose.
    • 16-104. Guidelines.
    • 16-105. Covered records.
    • 16-106. Administration.
    • 16-107. Storage procedures.
    • 16-108. Document destruction procedures.
    • 16-109. Suspension of record disposal in event of litigation or claim.
    • 16-110. Confidentiality and ownership.
• CHAPTER 17. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • Article 1. City Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
    • 17-101. Commission re-establishment.
    • 17-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
    • 17-103. Meetings, officers and records.
    • 17-104. Powers and duties.
    • 17-105. Board of zoning appeals.
    • 17-106. Budget.
  • Article 2. Zoning Regulations
    • 17-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
  • Article 3. Subdivision Regulations
    • 17-301. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1
  • 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
  • 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
  • Charter Ordinance No. 21
  • Charter Ordinance No. 22
  • Charter Ordinance No. 23
  • Charter Ordinance No. 24
  • Charter Ordinance No. 25
  • Charter Ordinance No. 26
  • Charter Ordinance No. 27
  • Charter Ordinance No. 28
  • Charter Ordinance No. 29
  • Charter Ordinance No. 30
  • Charter Ordinance No. 31
  • Charter Ordinance No. 32
  • Charter Ordinance No. 37
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • Ord. No. 448 (Gas)
  • Ord. No. 460 (Telecom)
  • Ord. No. 623 (Electric)
  • Ord. No. 651 (Telecom)
  • Ord. No. 744 (Telecom)