• CODE OF THE CITY OF CONCORDIA, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 2015-3091
  • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
  • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
• CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 1-101. Code designated.
    • 1-102. Definitions and rules of construction.
    • 1-103. Catchlines of sections; history notes; references.
    • 1-104. Applicability of code and ordinances to property outside the corporate limits.
    • 1-105. Effect of repeal of ordinances.
    • 1-106. Amendments to code; effect of new ordinances; amendatory language.
    • 1-107. Supplementation of code.
    • 1-108. General penalty; continuing violations.
    • 1-109. Severability.
    • 1-110. Provisions deemed continuation of existing ordinances.
    • 1-111. Code does not affect prior offenses or rights.
    • 1-112. Certain ordinances not affected by code.
• CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION
  • ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL
    • 2-101. Form of government.
    • 2-102. Boundaries of city.
    • 2-103. Public records copying fee.
  • ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY
    • 2-201. Compensation of members.
    • 2-202. Meetings.
    • 2-203. Interference with city manager.
    • 2-204. Appointment of mayor.
    • 2-205. Conveyances; authorized signatories.
  • ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
    • 2-301. Oath of office.
    • 2-302. Wage and employee classification schedules.
    • 2-304. City manager; appointment; tenure; qualifications.
    • 2-305. Same; acting manager.
    • 2-306. Same; general powers and duties.
    • 2-307. Same; administration of city’s business.
    • 2-308. Same; general duties with respect to budget and financial affairs.
    • 2-309. Same; signing of warrants and warrant-checks.
    • 2-310. Same; authority to perform duties of other officers.
    • 2-311. City clerk.
    • 2-312. Same; charge of city seal.
    • 2-313. Same; authority to administer oaths.
    • 2-314. Same; duties generally.
    • 2-315. Same; general duties with respect to records.
    • 2-316. Same; duty to record and attest official acts.
    • 2-317. Same; duty to attend meetings of governing body and record proceedings.
    • 2-318. Same; general duties with respect to ordinances.
    • 2-319. Same; publication of ordinances and annual budget.
    • 2-320. Same; recordation and certification of special assessments.
    • 2-321. Same; duties under cash-basis law.
    • 2-322. Same; duty to assist in budget preparation.
    • 2-323. City treasurer; receipts, disbursements and accounts generally.
    • 2-324. Same; manner of keeping accounts and books; validity of expenditures.
    • 2-325. Same; daily deposits.
    • 2-326. Same; improper allowance, issuance, approval, attestment, registration or payment of claims, warrants or certificates of indebtedness; diversion of funds.
    • 2-327. Finance director.
    • 2-328. Same; examination and approval of bills, accounts and claims against city.
    • 2-329. Same; issuance and signing of warrants or warrant-checks.
    • 2-330. Same; general duties as city accountant.
    • 2-331. Same; monthly balance of books; annual financial statement.
    • 2-332. Same; examination of officers’ accounts.
    • 2-333. Same; records for settlement with city treasurer and county treasurer.
    • 2-334. Same; duty to assist in budget preparation.
  • ARTICLE 4. DEPARTMENTS
    • 2-401. Created.
    • 2-402. Administration; appointment and terms of personnel; general duties.
    • 2-403. Personnel specified.
    • 2-404. Department of law.
    • 2-405. Department of the judiciary.
    • 2-406. Department of public works.
    • 2-407. Department of finance.
    • 2-408. Department of utilities.
    • 2-409. Fire department.
    • 2-410. Police department.
    • 2-411. Department of planning, zoning and code enforcement.
    • 2-412. Department of records.
  • ARTICLE 5. REVENUE, FINANCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    • 2-501. Adoption of capital improvement plan.
    • 2-502. Capital improvements fund.
    • 2-503. Property insurance proceeds fund.
    • 2-504. Emergency response expense recovery.
    • 2-505. Collection of debts.
    • 2-506. Neighborhood revitalization plan.
  • ARTICLE 6. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
    • 2-601. Boards and commissions.
    • 2-602. Airport advisory board.
    • 2-603. Same; membership.
    • 2-604. Same; officers, meetings and procedures.
    • 2-605. Same; functions of board.
    • 2-606. Library board.
    • 2-607. Recreation commission.
    • 2-608. Planning commission.
    • 2-609. North central regional planning commission.
    • 2-610. Same; membership.
    • 2-611. Same; meetings and rules.
    • 2-612. Same; functions, duties, and powers.
    • 2-613. Housing rehabilitation and citizens advisory board created.
    • 2-614. Same; membership and vacancies.
    • 2-615. Same; functions, duties, and authority.
    • 2-616. Same; officers.
    • 2-617. Same; meetings and records.
    • 2-618. Concordia Arts Commission.
    • 2-619. Same; duties.
    • 2-620. Same; meetings and records.
• CHAPTER 3. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
  • ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL
    • 3-101. Definitions.
  • ARTICLE 2. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
    • 3-201. Consumption in certain places.
    • 3-202. Sale prohibited without state license.
    • 3-203. Consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain public property.
    • 3-204. Special event alcoholic liquor licensing.
    • 3-205. Drinking establishments.
    • 3-206. Same; specific regulations.
    • 3-207. License tax; private clubs.
    • 3-208. License tax; drinking establishments.
  • ARTICLE 3. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
    • 3-301. Definitions.
    • 3-302. Possession in public places.
    • 3-303. Possession of alcoholic liquor on sales premises.
    • 3-304. Sales restricted during certain hours.
    • 3-305. Consumption on sales premises restricted during certain hours and Sundays.
    • 3-306. Sales establishments to be open to police and public; exception.
    • 3-307. Operation of private rooms or closed booths.
    • 3-308. Required information concerning manager or agent of sales establishment.
    • 3-309. Consumption or purchase by persons under legal age.
    • 3-310. Certain sales practices prohibited.
    • 3-311. Retail license; required.
    • 3-312. Same; classes designated.
    • 3-313. Same; application.
    • 3-314. Same; persons not eligible.
    • 3-315. Same; issuance prohibited at certain locations.
    • 3-316. Same; issuance and signing.
    • 3-317. Same; expiration.
    • 3-318. Same; exhibition.
    • 3-319. Same; revocation.
    • 3-320. Limited public sale permitted.
    • 3-321. Sale to, and consumption by, adult customers limited to premises.
    • 3-322. Area specifications.
    • 3-323. Limitation upon provisions.
    • 3-324. Beer garden license.
• CHAPTER 4. ANIMALS
  • ARTICLE 1. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
    • 4-101. Definitions.
    • 4-102. Interference with city shelter or with officers enforcing chapter.
    • 4-103. Injury to domestic animal.
    • 4-104. Cruel or inhumane treatment.
    • 4-105. Cockfighting.
    • 4-106. Killing, injuring, or annoying squirrels or birds.
    • 4-107. Disposition of animal carcasses.
    • 4-108. Investigation and impoundment.
    • 4-109. Animal control officer to maintain records.
    • 4-110. Licensing.
    • 4-111. Removal of animal feces.
    • 4-112. General requirements concerning animals.
  • ARTICLE 2. RABIES CONTROL
    • 4-201. Rabies control.
    • 4-202. Reports of bite cases.
    • 4-203. Responsibilities of veterinarians.
    • 4-204. Responsibilities of possessors.
  • ARTICLE 3. IMPOUNDMENT
    • 4-301. Apprehension of animals.
    • 4-302. Redemption or disposition of impounded animal; possessor responsible for all fees.
    • 4-303. Impoundment fees.
    • 4-304. Disposition of unclaimed animals.
  • ARTICLE 4. ANIMAL CONTROL
    • 4-401. Destruction for public safety.
    • 4-402. Animal at large.
    • 4-403. Apprehension of animal at large.
    • 4-404. Impoundment of animals.
    • 4-405. Nuisance proceedings.
    • 4-406. Confinement of certain animals.
    • 4-407. Noisy animals.
    • 4-408. Dangerous animals.
    • 4-409. Potentially dangerous animals.
    • 4-410. Dangerous or potentially dangerous animal administrative proceedings.
    • 4-411. Dangerous animal authorized dispositions.
    • 4-412. Potentially dangerous animal authorized dispositions.
    • 4-413. Definitions.
    • 4-414. Dog bites.
    • 4-415. Limits on ownership.
    • 4-416. Failure to comply.
    • 4-417. Costs and penalty for violation of chapter.
• CHAPTER 5. AVIATION
  • ARTICLE 1. BLOSSER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
    • 5-101. Location, name, and signage.
    • 5-102. Permits.
    • 5-103. Dangerous substances.
    • 5-104. Construction and alteration.
    • 5-105. Motor vehicles and mobile equipment.
    • 5-106. Smoking.
    • 5-107. Disabled aircraft.
    • 5-108. Hunting and firearms.
    • 5-109. Airport uses.
    • 5-110. Damage to airport property.
• CHAPTER 6. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
  • ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL
    • 6-101. Repair or removal of unsafe or dangerous structures.
    • 6-102. Barbed wire.
    • 6-103. Temporary coverings of windows or exterior surfaces in the central business district.
  • ARTICLE 2. TECHNICAL CODES
    • 6-201. Penalties for violation of article.
    • 6-202. Permit and inspection fees.
    • 6-203. International residential code.
    • 6-204. Same; revised sections.
    • 6-205. International building code.
    • 6-206. Same; revised sections.
    • 6-207. International plumbing code.
    • 6-208. Same; revised sections.
    • 6-209. International mechanical code.
    • 6-210. Same; revised sections.
    • 6-211. International fuel gas code.
    • 6-212. Same; revised sections.
    • 6-213. International fire code.
    • 6-214. Same; revised sections.
    • 6-215. National electrical code.
    • 6-216. Same; revised sections.
    • 6-217. Board of building trades; established.
    • 6-218. Same; membership.
    • 6-219. Same; officers and meetings.
    • 6-220. Same; duties generally.
    • 6-221. Same; appeals.
  • ARTICLE 3. NUMBERING OF BUILDINGS
    • 6-301. Required.
    • 6-302. System established.
  • ARTICLE 4. MOVING BUILDINGS
    • 6-401. Administration and enforcement of article provisions.
    • 6-402. Duty of owners.
    • 6-403. Interfering with poles and wires.
    • 6-404. Permit; required.
    • 6-405. Same; application.
    • 6-406. Bond and insurance required.
    • 6-407. Fee; city cost estimate; and payment of city costs.
    • 6-408. Route; duties of building official.
    • 6-409. Notice to owners.
• CHAPTER 7. CEMETERIES
  • ARTICLE 1. PLEASANT HILL CEMETERY
    • 7-101. Definitions.
    • 7-102. Official survey and plat designated.
    • 7-103. General powers and duties of superintendent.
    • 7-104. Perpetual care services; scope.
    • 7-105. Sale and repurchase of grave spaces.
    • 7-106. Limitation on number of grave spaces in same ownership.
    • 7-107. Interment fees.
    • 7-108. Methods of interment and surface columbariums.
    • 7-109. Reopening grave; disinterment; permit; fees.
    • 7-110. Burial limited to human remains.
    • 7-111. Entering or remaining in between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
    • 7-112. Operating vehicles in cemetery.
    • 7-113. Types of burial allowed.
    • 7-114. Persons authorized to inter remains.
    • 7-115. Provisions pertaining to monuments.
    • 7-116. Flowers, ornaments, fences, and watering systems.
    • 7-117. Unsupervised children not permitted.
    • 7-118. Proof of ownership required.
    • 7-119. Property damage.
    • 7-120. Management of cemetery.
• CHAPTER 8. ELECTIONS
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 8-101. State law to govern.
    • 8-102. Wards established.
• CHAPTER 9. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
  • ARTICLE 1. CIVIL EMERGENCIES
    • 9-101. Emergency proclamations by mayor or city manager.
    • 9-102. Termination or extension.
    • 9-103. Violations.
  • ARTICLE 2. CITY AMBULANCE SERVICE
    • 9-201. Operation of city’s ambulance service.
    • 9-202. Imposition and determination of fees for emergency medical services rendered by the city.
• CHAPTER 10. FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
  • ARTICLE 1. FIREFIGHTERS’ RELIEF FUND
    • 10-101. Definitions.
    • 10-102. Supervision.
    • 10-103. Warrants for disbursements.
    • 10-104. Quarterly reports as to condition.
  • ARTICLE 2. OPEN BURNING
    • 10-201. Definitions.
    • 10-202. Purpose of article.
    • 10-203. Fines.
    • 10-204. Scope of article.
    • 10-205. Burn permit officer; powers and duties.
    • 10-206. Duty of owner.
    • 10-207. Permit; no fee.
    • 10-208. Restrictions.
    • 10-209. Burning ban.
  • ARTICLE 3. FIREWORKS
    • 10-301. Definitions.
    • 10-302. Sale generally.
    • 10-303. Discharging generally; sale for exhibition purposes.
    • 10-304. Discharging in or throwing from vehicles.
    • 10-305. Throwing at vehicles, persons or animals.
    • 10-306. Sale of certain fireworks prohibited.
    • 10-307. Setting off, discharging or exploding certain fireworks unlawful.
    • 10-308. Storage, retail sale, and display.
    • 10-309. Setting off, discharging or exploding in parks displaying signs.
  • ARTICLE 4. RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
    • 10-401. Definitions.
    • 10-402. Legislative purpose.
    • 10-403. Penalty for violation of article.
    • 10-404. Disposal plants.
    • 10-405. Transportation.
    • 10-406. Disposal by doctors, hospitals, schools, and similar institutions.
• CHAPTER 11. LICENSES, PERMITS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 11-101. Permit to solicit alms.
    • 11-102. Standards for weights and measures.
  • ARTICLE 2. LICENSES AND LICENSE FEES
    • 11-201. License required.
    • 11-202. Producers and growers of farm products and fruits exempt from article.
    • 11-203. When tax payable.
    • 11-204. Payment of tax prerequisite to issuance, renewal or extension.
    • 11-205. Tax receipt.
    • 11-206. Duty of city clerk to enforce article.
    • 11-207. Issuance; signing and sealing.
    • 11-208. Contents; effect.
    • 11-209. Transfer.
    • 11-210. Expiration.
    • 11-211. Notice of expiration to chief of police.
    • 11-212. To be displayed or carried on person.
    • 11-213. Recordkeeping.
    • 11-214. Tax refunds.
    • 11-215. Disposition of taxes.
    • 11-216. License taxes.
    • 11-217. Advertising affairs.
    • 11-218. Alcoholic liquor distributor.
    • 11-219. Alcoholic liquor retailer.
    • 11-220. Cereal malt beverages.
    • 11-221. Fireworks; retail sale.
    • 11-222. Pawnbrokers and precious metal dealers.
    • 11-223. Reserved.
    • 11-224. Taxicabs and other vehicles for hire.
  • ARTICLE 3. CLOSEOUT AND OTHER SALES
    • 11-301. Definitions.
    • 11-302. Exceptions to article provisions.
    • 11-303. Place of sale.
    • 11-304. License required.
    • 11-305. Application.
    • 11-306. Fees.
    • 11-307. Renewal.
    • 11-308. Number limited.
  • ARTICLE 4. GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND SKILLED TRADE CONTRACTOR LICENSING
    • 11-401. Definitions.
    • 11-402. General contractor license required.
    • 11-403. Qualifications for general contractor license.
    • 11-404. Qualified individual requirements.
    • 11-405. Continuing education requirements for qualified individuals.
    • 11-406. Change in status of qualified individual(s) for a licensed general contractor.
    • 11-407. Qualifications for provisional general contractor license.
    • 11-408. Status of the provisional general contractor and qualified individual.
    • 11-409. Exemptions.
    • 11-410. License issuance, term, expiration and renewal.
    • 11-411. Fee.
    • 11-412. Exemption from general contractor licensing requirements.
    • 11-413. Building permit required.
    • 11-414. Skilled trade contracting license required.
    • 11-415. Requirements for skilled tradesman license.
    • 11-416. Examination requirements.
    • 11-417. Experience requirements.
    • 11-418. Supervision requirements.
    • 11-419. Continuing education requirements.
    • 11-420. Exemptions.
    • 11-421. Expiration and renewal.
    • 11-422. Transfer prohibited.
    • 11-423. Fees.
    • 11-424. License to be displayed.
    • 11-425. Suspension of license.
    • 11-426. Revocation of license.
    • 11-427. Appeal.
    • 11-428. Penalties.
  • ARTICLE 5. PUBLIC VENDING
    • 11-501. Definitions.
    • 11-502. Findings and purpose.
    • 11-503. Penalty for violation of article.
    • 11-504. Vending prohibited, except in certain locations.
    • 11-505. Prohibited conduct.
    • 11-506. License required; exceptions.
    • 11-507. Same; application.
    • 11-508. Same; issuance; tax; term.
    • 11-509. Same; renewal.
    • 11-510. Same; display.
    • 11-511. Same; denial, suspension and revocation.
  • ARTICLE 6. SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS
    • 11-601. Definitions.
    • 11-602. License; required.
    • 11-603. Application generally.
    • 11-604. False statements in application.
    • 11-605. Investigation of application and fee therefor.
    • 11-606. Disapproval of application.
    • 11-607. Approval of application; issuance.
    • 11-608. Form and contents.
    • 11-609. Renewal.
    • 11-610. Exhibition.
    • 11-611. Suspension or revocation.
    • 11-612. Exceptions.
    • 11-613. Operation in congested areas.
    • 11-614. Operation on private property.
    • 11-615. Prohibited hours.
    • 11-616. Aggressive peddling or soliciting.
    • 11-617. Fees.
  • ARTICLE 7. ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
    • 11-701. Definitions.
    • 11-702. Standards of operation.
    • 11-703. Power of city manager to promulgate regulations.
    • 11-704. Penalty.
    • 11-705. License required to operate or maintain business.
    • 11-706. License required for managers, servers and entertainers.
    • 11-707. License year and fees.
    • 11-708. License limited to one identifiable type of adult use.
    • 11-709. License applications.
    • 11-710. Application processing.
    • 11-711. Examination of application, issuance of license, disapproval.
    • 11-712. Renewal.
    • 11-713. Ineligibility and disqualification for license.
    • 11-714. Suspension, revocation, nonrenewal or appeal.
  • ARTICLE 8. ZONING FEES
    • 11-801. Changes in district classifications; conditional use applications.
    • 11-802. Proceedings before board of zoning appeals.
    • 11-803. Platting, lot splits, vacancies.
    • 11-804. Fees not refundable.
  • ARTICLE 9. SMOKING IN RESTAURANTS
    • 11-901. Public policy.
    • 11-902. Definitions.
    • 11-903. Regulation of smoking.
    • 11-904. Restaurant located in a larger facility.
    • 11-905. Requirements relating to physical separation and ventilation.
    • 11-906. Exemptions.
    • 11-907. Waiver for certain licensed drinking establishments.
    • 11-908. Responsibility of proprietors.
    • 11-909. Penalties for violation.
• CHAPTER 12. MUNICIPAL COURT
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 12-101. Officers designated.
    • 12-102. Clerk; bond requirements.
    • 12-103. Sessions of court.
    • 12-104. Duty of police to attend.
    • 12-105. Appointment of attorneys and reimbursement for costs thereof.
    • 12-106. Courts costs.
    • 12-107. Diversion fee imposed.
• CHAPTER 13. NUISANCES
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 13-101. Prohibited generally; abatement generally.
    • 13-102. Enjoinment of certain nuisances.
    • 13-103. Weeds.
    • 13-104. Costs of abatement.
    • 13-105. Inoperable vehicles.
    • 13-106. City manager designated.
• CHAPTER 14. OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 14-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
    • 14-102. Compounding a crime.
    • 14-103. Smoking prohibited in brown grand opera house.
    • 14-104. Smoking in city-owned buildings and vehicles.
    • 14-105. Billposting.
    • 14-106. Distribution of advertising matter, circulars or notices of any kind.
    • 14-107. Archery ranges.
    • 14-108. Abuse of or interference with police dogs.
    • 14-109. Property in police custody.
  • ARTICLE 2. NOISES
    • 14-201. Noises generally.
    • 14-202. Definitions.
    • 14-203. Noise disturbances; prohibited acts.
    • 14-204. Noise enforcement and penalties.
• CHAPTER 15. PARKS AND RECREATION
  • ARTICLE 1. PUBLIC PARKS NAMED
    • 15-101. City Park named.
    • 15-102. Concordia Sports Complex named.
    • 15-103. Decker Park named.
    • 15-104. Second Street Park named.
    • 15-105. Joler Park named.
    • 15-106. Airport Park named.
    • 15-107. Hood Park established and named.
  • ARTICLE 2. PUBLIC CONDUCT IN PARKS
    • 15-201. Hours of use.
    • 15-202. Animals not to run at large or be pastured or hitched in parks.
    • 15-203. Recreational vehicles in Airport Park.
    • 15-204. Open burning in public parks.
    • 15-205. Fines.
• CHAPTER 16. RAILROADS
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 16-101. Construction and maintenance of crossings generally.
    • 16-102. Duty to install and maintain drains.
    • 16-103. Extent of maintenance of crossings and drains.
    • 16-104. Watchperson or signals at Washington and Cedar streets crossings.
    • 16-105. Ringing of bell required when train crosses or enters street or other public place.
    • 16-106. Lookout required for certain trains approaching crossing.
    • 16-107. Trains obstructing streets.
    • 16-108. Jumping on or off moving train.
• CHAPTER 17. SOLID WASTE
  • ARTICLE 1. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
    • 17-101. Definitions.
    • 17-102. Authority of city manager to formulate rules and regulations.
    • 17-103. Collection of solid waste.
    • 17-104. Entering private premises.
    • 17-105. Frequency of collection.
    • 17-106. Disposition of waste.
    • 17-107. Rocks, dirt, and building materials.
    • 17-108. Periodic cleanup.
    • 17-109. Prohibited practices.
    • 17-110. Duty of owner or occupant.
    • 17-111. Residential containers.
    • 17-112. Commercial containers.
    • 17-113. Miscellaneous waste.
    • 17-114. Improper containers.
    • 17-115. Location.
    • 17-116. Collection permit; required.
    • 17-119. Same; application.
    • 17-120. Same; fee.
    • 17-121. Same; insurance required.
    • 17-122. Same; term.
    • 17-123. Same; transfer.
    • 17-124. Same; display of number.
    • 17-125. Same; revocation.
• CHAPTER 18. STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 18-101. Buildings and obstructions generally.
    • 18-102. Scaffolding on streets and sidewalks.
    • 18-103. Tools, boxes, merchandise, and other items on sidewalks.
    • 18-104. Use of unfinished street or sidewalk.
    • 18-105. Change or removal of sidewalks and driveways adjoining public rights-of-way.
    • 18-106. Change or removal of curbing and guttering adjoining public rights-of-way.
    • 18-107. Removing or interfering with street or sidewalk flares or barricades.
    • 18-108. Washing of earth or other substances from abutting property onto sidewalks.
    • 18-109. Washing vehicles in or near streets.
    • 18-110. Wires, ropes, advertising devices in or across streets or sidewalks.
    • 18-111. Waterspouts over sidewalks.
    • 18-112. Curb pumps and air devices.
    • 18-113. Protection of cellar doors and other openings in streets and sidewalks.
    • 18-114. Throwing or batting balls, stones, or other hard substance into, on or across street or sidewalk.
    • 18-115. Removal of snow and ice from sidewalks.
    • 18-116. Responsibility of adjacent property owners for defective sidewalks.
  • ARTICLE 2. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
    • 18-201. Supervision; compliance with article.
    • 18-202. Notice to city engineer; setting and protection of grade and line stakes.
    • 18-203. Protection of public.
    • 18-204. Grade prescribed.
    • 18-205. Location.
    • 18-206. Width.
    • 18-207. Specifications.
  • ARTICLE 3. ENCROACHMENTS ON SIXTH STREET BETWEEN LINCOLN STREET AND EAST CITY LIMITS
    • 18-301. Definitions.
    • 18-302. Prohibited acts; exception.
    • 18-303. Notice to remove.
    • 18-304. Removal by city.
  • ARTICLE 4. ADJOINING LANDOWNERS’ PRIVATE USE OF PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS
    • 18-401. Purpose and intent of article.
    • 18-402. Denial of entry to city manager, designee or law enforcement officer.
    • 18-403. License; required.
    • 18-404. Same; application.
    • 18-405. Same; licensed premises to be coextensive or less than portion of street.
    • 18-406. Same; term; conditions.
    • 18-407. Same; licensee not relieved from other requirements.
    • 18-408. Same; liability.
• CHAPTER 19. TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 19-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
    • 19-102. Careless driving.
    • 19-103. Unnecessary spinning of tires.
    • 19-104. Pedestrians in crosswalks and safety zones.
    • 19-105. Consumption of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverages.
    • 19-106. Use or operation of mechanical exhaust devices.
    • 19-107. Left turn for parking; where prohibited.
    • 19-108. Parking for purpose of sale on private property.
    • 19-109. Unlawful operation of work-site utility vehicles, golf carts, and micro-utility trucks.
  • ARTICLE 2. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
    • 19-201. City manager or designee; authority to make regulations and to install and maintain traffic control devices.
    • 19-202. Fees for recovery of impounded/stored vehicle.
  • ARTICLE 3. SNOW EMERGENCIES
    • 19-301. Designation of article provisions.
    • 19-302. Definitions.
    • 19-303. Parking on snow emergency routes.
    • 19-304. Condition of motor vehicles operating on snow emergency routes.
    • 19-305. Stalled vehicle on snow emergency route.
    • 19-306. Signs to mark snow emergency routes.
    • 19-307. Removal, impounding and return of vehicles.
    • 19-308. Snow emergency routes designated.
  • ARTICLE 4. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
    • 19-401. Regulation and limitation of parking in certain zones.
    • 19-402. Public parking.
    • 19-403. Public Parking Hours.
    • 19-404. Storage in Public Parking Lots.
    • 19-405. Business vehicle parking.
    • 19-406. Public Parking Lot at 3rd & Broadway.
    • 19-407. Application Fee.
    • 19-408. Parking of motor vehicles or trailers on lawns, grass and landscaped areas or other area of a residential front or side yard prohibited.
  • ARTICLE 5. TRUCKS
    • 19-501. Penalty for violation of article.
    • 19-502. Routes designated.
    • 19-503. Exceptions to section 19-502 for specific vehicles.
    • 19-504. Parking limitations and restrictions.
    • 19-505. Night parking of trucks containing dangerous material or substances.
    • 19-506. Certain truck traffic on Fifth Street between Kansas Street and Archer Street.
  • ARTICLE 6. COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY ACT
    • 19-601. Federal motor carrier safety regulations incorporated.
    • 19-602. Marked copies of regulations on file.
    • 19-603. Section 396.9 amended, inspection of motor vehicles in operation.
    • 19-604. Exceptions to the commercial vehicle safety act.
    • 19-605. Penalties for violation of article.
    • 19-606. Severability.
  • ARTICLE 7. TRAILER AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING.
    • 19-701. Parking limitations and restrictions.
    • 19-702. Routes designated.
    • 19-703. Penalties.
• CHAPTER 20. UTILITIES
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 20-101. Definitions.
    • 20-102. Water and sewer connection fee.
  • ARTICLE 2. SERVICE CHARGES
    • 20-201. Water rates; generally.
    • 20-202. Sewer service rates.
    • 20-203. Alternative sewer services rate calculation for nonresidential customers.
    • 20-204. Billing.
    • 20-205. Late payment policies, charges, and fees.
    • 20-206. Lien for delinquent sewer charges for premises not using city water.
    • 20-207. Failure to receive bill not excuse for failure to pay.
    • 20-208. Reserved.
    • 20-209. Non-emergency meter report.
  • ARTICLE 3. WATER SYSTEM
    • 20-301. City’s right of access to water and sewer connections and to discontinue service.
    • 20-302. Contamination of water supply.
    • 20-303. Reserved.
    • 20-304. Maintenance of consumer’s water service pipes, stopcocks, and other apparatus.
    • 20-305. Maintenance of water service lines between main and cutoff.
    • 20-306. Unauthorized opening of hydrants, service pipes, stopcocks or valves belonging to waterworks.
    • 20-307. Application and permits for water service; tap fee.
    • 20-308. City to make water taps and install service line.
    • 20-309. Water tap serving more than one premises.
    • 20-310. Construction and reconstruction of water service lines.
    • 20-311. Water plumbers and sewer plumbers.
    • 20-312. Water meters; required.
    • 20-313. Same; to be selected and owned by city.
    • 20-314. Same; location.
    • 20-315. Same; maintenance.
    • 20-316. Same; testing.
    • 20-317. Cross connection control; definitions.
    • 20-318. Same; public policy.
    • 20-319. Same; purposes.
    • 20-320. Same; interpretation and intent.
    • 20-321. Same; application.
    • 20-322. Same; notice to consumer.
    • 20-323. Same; survey and investigations.
    • 20-324. Same; cross connections prohibited.
    • 20-325. Same; where protection is required.
    • 20-326. Same; backflow prevention devices.
    • 20-327. Same; violation.
  • ARTICLE 4. SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
    • 20-401. Definitions.
    • 20-402. Right of entry and inspections
    • 20-403. Capping of sewers required.
    • 20-404. Deposit of objectionable wastes.
    • 20-405. Wastewater discharge.
    • 20-406. Privies and similar facilities regulated.
    • 20-407. Connection required.
    • 20-408. Sewer connection outside city limits.
    • 20-409. Private wastewater disposal; when authorized.
    • 20-410. Same; permit.
    • 20-411. Same; standards.
    • 20-412. Same; operation at expense of owner.
    • 20-413. Same; additional requirements.
    • 20-414. Uncovering of public sewer regulated.
    • 20-415. Building sewer permit.
    • 20-416. Owner responsible for costs.
    • 20-417. Separate sewer required.
    • 20-418. Use of old sewers.
    • 20-419. Specifications.
    • 20-420. Elevation of building sewer.
    • 20-421. Prohibited connections.
    • 20-422. Conformity to plumbing code.
    • 20-423. Inspection.
    • 20-424. Excavations to be guarded.
    • 20-425. Prohibited discharges generally.
    • 20-426. Discharge of stormwater.
    • 20-427. Specific prohibited discharges.
    • 20-428. Regulated discharges.
    • 20-429. Action by superintendent.
    • 20-430. Interceptors required.
    • 20-431. Certain facilities maintained by owner.
    • 20-432. Control manhole.
    • 20-433. Measurements determined by standard methods.
    • 20-434. Minimum standards.
    • 20-435. User charges; determination.
    • 20-436. When meter required.
    • 20-437. Multiple meters at one site.
    • 20-438. Adjustment of charge in case of leak.
    • 20-439. Prorated.
    • 20-440. Water service commenced after first two metered months.
    • 20-441. Review by city.
    • 20-442. Information regarding wastewater treatment.
    • 20-443. Surcharge.
    • 20-444. Accounts.
    • 20-445. Use of O&M revenues.
    • 20-446. Effect of alteration of standards.
    • 20-447. Correction of violation.
    • 20-448. Violation declared misdemeanor.
    • 20-449. Liability.
  • ARTICLE 5. Water Conservation Plan
    • 20-501. Purpose.
    • 20-502. Definitions.
    • 20-503. Classes of Water.
    • 20-504. Water Conservation Stages.
    • 20-505. Voluntary Conservation Measures.
    • 20-506. Mandatory Conservation Measures.
    • 20-507. Emergency Water Rates.
    • 20-508. Regulations.
    • 20-509. Violations, Disconnections and Penalties.
    • 20-510. Emergency Termination.
• CHAPTER 21. VEGETATION
  • ARTICLE 1. TREES AND SHRUBS
    • 21-101. Definitions.
    • 21-102. Purpose of article.
    • 21-103. Applicability of article provisions.
    • 21-104. Forester designated.
    • 21-105. Enforcement of article provisions.
    • 21-106. Adjacent landowners’ responsibility.
    • 21-107. Cutting trees and shrubs on public property.
    • 21-108. Removal of stumps.
    • 21-109. Arborist license; required.
    • 21-110. Same; application.
    • 21-111. Same; approval.
    • 21-112. Same; fee.
    • 21-113. Same; insurance.
    • 21-114. Same; transferability.
    • 21-115. Same; denial; revocation.
    • 21-116. Landscaping.
    • 21-117. Planting, maintenance, and removal.
    • 21-118. Species.
    • 21-119. Planting of certain trees on parkway.
    • 21-120. Spacing.
    • 21-121. Distance from curb and sidewalk.
    • 21-122. Distance from street corners and fire hydrants.
    • 21-123. Trimming clearances.
    • 21-124. Limitations on hedges bordering streets or sidewalks.
    • 21-125. Utilities.
    • 21-126. Tree topping.
    • 21-127. Tree protection; damage to public trees.
    • 21-128. Protection of trees at construction sites.
    • 21-129. Public nuisance.
    • 21-130. Same; unlawful to permit public nuisance.
    • 21-131. Same; inspection of premises and trees.
    • 21-132. Same; spraying of trees.
    • 21-133. Same; permission required to transport bark-bearing elm wood or material.
    • 21-134. Same; abatement of nuisances.
    • 21-135. Same; owners of trees and materials destroyed not entitled to damages.
    • 21-136. Same; right of entry to enforce.
    • 21-137. Same; interference with enforcement.
    • 21-138. Grass clippings on public streets and sidewalks.
• CHAPTER 22. LAND BANK
  • ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL
    • 22-101. Land bank established.
    • 22-102. Definitions.
  • ARTICLE 2. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
    • 22-201. Land Bank Board of Trustees; Appointment, Terms and Dissolution.
    • 22-202. Land Bank Board; Organization; Open Meetings.
    • 22-203. Land Bank Board; Powers and Duties.
    • 22-204. Land Bank Board; Operational Requirements.
    • 22-205. Advisory Committees.
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1 (REPEALED)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 3 (OBSOLETE)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 4 (OBSOLETE)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 5 (REPEALED)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 6 (OBSOLETE)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 7 (REPEALED)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 8 (REPEALED)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 9
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 10 (OBSOLETE)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 11 (OBSOLETE)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 12
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 13 (OBSOLETE)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 14 (SUPERSEDED)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 15
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 16
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 17 (REPEALED)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 18 (OBSOLETE)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 19
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 20
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 21 (REPEALED)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 22
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 23
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 24 (REPEALED)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 25
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 26
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 27
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 28
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 29
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • Ordinance No. 2021-3172 (Natural Gas)