• CODE OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 2223
  • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
  • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
• CHAPTER I. ADMINISTRATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 1-101. Code designated.
    • 1-102. Definitions.
    • 1-103. Existing ordinances.
    • 1-104. Effect of repeal.
    • 1-105. Catchlines of sections.
    • 1-106. Parenthetical and reference matter.
    • 1-107. Amendments; repeal.
    • 1-108. Ordinances.
    • 1-109. Same; subject and title; amendment.
    • 1-110. Same; publication.
    • 1-111. Same; ordinance book.
    • 1-112. Resolutions, motions.
    • 1-113. City records.
    • 1-114. Altering code.
    • 1-115. Scope of application.
    • 1-116. General penalty.
    • 1-117. Severability.
    • 1-118. Deadlines imposed by ordinance.
    • 1-119. Amount of coinage accepted as payment to city.
    • 1-120. Impound protocols.
  • Article 2. Governing Body
    • 1-201. Mayor.
    • 1-202. President of council.
    • 1-203. Administrative powers.
    • 1-204. Pardons; remission of fines.
    • 1-205. Vacancies on the governing body; how filled.
    • 1-206. Compensation.
    • 1-207. Work sessions.
    • 1-208. Meeting date and time.
    • 1-209. Holiday decorating board.
    • 1-210. Policy committee appointments.
  • Article 3. Officers and Employees
    • 1-301. Appointments.
    • 1-302. Terms.
    • 1-303. City administrator.
    • 1-304. Powers, duties and responsibilities of city administrator.
    • 1-305. Orders and reports.
    • 1-306. City clerk.
    • 1-307. Same; seal.
    • 1-308. Same; fiscal records.
    • 1-309. Same; withholding agents.
    • 1-310. Deputy city clerk/administrator.
    • 1-311. City treasurer.
    • 1-312. City attorney.
    • 1-313. Assistant city attorney.
    • 1-314. Lake caretaker/part-time lake police officer/building inspector.
    • 1-315. Oath.
    • 1-316. Oaths filed.
    • 1-317. Bonds required.
    • 1-318. Other bonds.
    • 1-319. Condition of bonds.
    • 1-320. Approval of bonds.
    • 1-321. Residency requirement.
  • Article 4. Personnel Regulations
    • 1-401. Personnel rules and regulations.
  • Article 5. Employee Benefits
    • 1-501. Employee benefits contribution fund.
    • 1-502. Insurance.
    • 1-503. Social security.
    • 1-504. Retirement.
  • Article 6. Investment of Public Funds
    • 1-601. Purpose and goals.
    • 1-602. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
    • 1-603. Definitions.
    • 1-604. Investment of idle funds.
    • 1-605. Procedures and restrictions.
    • 1-606. Custody and safekeeping.
    • 1-607. Sale or transfer.
    • 1-608. Interest on time deposits.
  • Article 7. Emergency Preparedness
    • 1-701. Definition.
    • 1-702. Emergency proclamation.
    • 1-703. Emergency regulations.
    • 1-704. Duration.
    • 1-705. Publicity.
    • 1-706. Immunity.
    • 1-707. Emergency preparedness director.
    • 1-708. Same; duties.
    • 1-709. Emergency preparedness corps.
    • 1-710. Service divisions.
    • 1-711. Volunteers.
    • 1-712. Prohibited acts.
  • Article 8. Open Records
    • 1-801. Policy.
    • 1-802. Record custodians.
    • 1-803. Local freedom of information officers.
    • 1-804. Public request for access.
    • 1-805. Facilities for public inspection.
    • 1-806. Procedures for inspection.
    • 1-807. Appointment of official custodians.
    • 1-808. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
    • 1-809. Designation of additional record custodians.
    • 1-810. Requests to be directed to custodians.
    • 1-811. Fee administration.
    • 1-812. Inspection fee.
    • 1-813. Copying fee.
    • 1-814. Prepayment of fees.
    • 1-815. Payment.
  • Article 9. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
    • 1-901. City sales tax; 1% for infrastructure, recreation, matching grants and project enhancement.
    • 1-902. City sales tax; 0.7% for swimming pool and other general purposes.
    • 1-903. Neighborhood revitalization plan.
    • 1-904. Public building commission.
    • 1-905. Housing incentive program.
    • 1-906. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
    • 1-907. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
    • 1-908. Capital improvements fund.
    • 1-909. Procurement Policy.
• CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Stray animals.
    • 2-103. Taking up animals.
    • 2-104. Keeping animals.
    • 2-105. Keeping swine.
    • 2-106. Nuisances.
    • 2-107. Animal control officer.
    • 2-108. Noisy animals.
    • 2-109. Public slaughtering.
  • Article 2. Dogs
    • 2-201. Annual dog tax; receipts and tags.
    • 2-202. Receipts, tags.
    • 2-203. Duty of city clerk; record of dogs.
    • 2-204. Annual notice.
    • 2-205. Running at large prohibited.
    • 2-206. Impounding of dogs; duty of police officers.
    • 2-207. Destroying dogs.
    • 2-208. Redeeming dog; fees.
    • 2-209. Breaking pound.
    • 2-210. Muzzled dogs.
    • 2-211. Dogs at risk.
    • 2-212. Harboring of dogs.
    • 2-213. Nuisances.
    • 2-214. Dangerous dogs.
    • 2-215. Authority to declare animal dangerous.
    • 2-216. Destruction of nuisance or dangerous animals.
    • 2-217. Abandonment.
  • Article 3. Pit Bull Dogs
    • 2-301. Pit bull dogs; keeping prohibited.
    • 2-302. Pit bull dog defined.
    • 2-303. Requirements of keeping of registered pit bulls.
  • Article 4. Fowl and Chickens
    • 2-401. Keeping of fowl.
    • 2-402. Keeping of chickens.
  • Article 5. Other Animals
    • 2-501. Beekeeping.
    • 2-502. Exotic animals.
• CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 3-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Restriction on location.
    • 3-103. Minors on premises.
    • 3-104. Consumption on public property.
    • 3-105. Public sale; consumption.
    • 3-106. Open container.
    • 3-107. Consumption while driving.
    • 3-108. Identification card.
    • 3-109. Underage purchaser.
    • 3-110. Purchase or consumption of alcoholic beverage by person under 21 years of age; prohibited.
  • Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
    • 3-201. License required of retailers.
    • 3-202. Application.
    • 3-202a. License application procedures.
    • 3-203. License granted; denied.
    • 3-204. License to be posted.
    • 3-205. License, disqualification.
    • 3-206. Restriction upon location.
    • 3-207. License fee.
    • 3-208. Suspension of license.
    • 3-209. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
    • 3-210. Same; appeal.
    • 3-211. Change of location.
    • 3-212. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
    • 3-213. Business regulations.
    • 3-214. Prohibited conduct on premises.
    • 3-215. Sanitary conditions required.
    • 3-216. Minors on premises.
  • Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor
    • 3-301. State license required.
    • 3-302. Occupational tax.
    • 3-303. Posting of receipt.
    • 3-304. Hours of sale.
    • 3-305. Business regulations.
    • 3-306. Restrictions on location.
  • Article 4. Drinking Establishments and Private Clubs
    • 3-401. License required.
    • 3-402. License fees.
    • 3-403. Business regulations.
  • Article 5. Community Event Permits
    • 3-501. Purpose.
    • 3-502. Definitions.
    • 3-503. Enforcement.
    • 3-504. Regulations for alcohol consumption and sale at community events or in temporary entertainment district.
    • 3-505. Fees.
    • 3-506. Review process.
    • 3-507. Denial of permit.
    • 3-508. Insurance requirements.
    • 3-509. Hours of consumption and operation for community events.
    • 3-510. Display of community event permit.
    • 3-511. Use of city name or logo without authorization.
    • 3-512. Administrative regulations.
    • 3-513. No relief from limitations or restrictions.
    • 3-514. Penalties.
  • Article 6. Keg Registration
    • 3-601. Definitions.
    • 3-602. Retailer duties.
    • 3-603. Purchaser requirements.
    • 3-604. Identification requirements.
    • 3-605. Deposit refund.
    • 3-606. Violations.
    • 3-607. Penalties.
• CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Article 1. Licenses and Fees
    • 4-101. Permit responsibility.
    • 4-102. Permits.
    • 4-103. Plans and specifications.
    • 4-104. License required.
    • 4-105. License categories.
    • 4-106. Apprentices.
    • 4-107. Apprentice fees.
    • 4-108. License fees.
    • 4-109. Training.
    • 4-110. Liability insurance.
    • 4-111. Exception to licensing requirement.
    • 4-112. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-113. Penalty.
    • 4-114. Late fees for permits.
    • 4-115. Deputy city inspector.
  • Article 2. Building Code
    • 4-201. Purpose.
    • 4-202. International building code adopted.
    • 4-203. Revisions.
    • 4-204. Construction work.
    • 4-205. Building permit.
    • 4-206. Building permit exemptions.
    • 4-207. Grandfather clause.
    • 4-208. Building permit fees.
    • 4-209. Violation penalties.
  • Article 3. Residential Code
    • 4-301. Purpose.
    • 4-302. International residential code of 2015 adopted.
    • 4-303. Revisions.
    • 4-304. Construction work.
    • 4-305. Building permit.
    • 4-306. Building permit exemptions.
    • 4-307. Grandfather clause.
    • 4-308. Building permit fees.
    • 4-309. Violation penalties.
  • Article 4. Existing Building Code
    • 4-401. Purpose.
    • 4-402. International existing building code of 2015 adopted.
    • 4-403. Revisions.
    • 4-404. Construction work.
    • 4-405. Building permit.
    • 4-406. Building permit exemptions.
    • 4-407. Fees.
    • 4-408. Violation penalties.
  • Article 5. Plumbing Code
    • 4-501. Purpose.
    • 4-502. Plumbing code incorporated.
    • 4-503. Exception.
    • 4-504. Revisions.
    • 4-505. Plumbing work.
    • 4-506. Plumbing permit.
    • 4-507. Plumbing permit exemptions.
    • 4-508. Plumbing permit fees.
    • 4-509. Violation and penalties.
  • Article 6. Electrical Code
    • 4-601. National electric code incorporated.
    • 4-602. Electrical work.
    • 4-603. Electrical permit.
    • 4-604. Stop work orders.
    • 4-605. Electrical permit exemptions.
    • 4-606. Electrical permit fees.
    • 4-607. Violation and penalties.
  • Article 7. Mechanical Code
    • 4-701. International mechanical code incorporated.
    • 4-702. Exception.
    • 4-703. Deletions, insertions and modifications.
    • 4-704. Mechanical work.
    • 4-705. Mechanical permit.
    • 4-706. Mechanical permit exemptions.
    • 4-707. Mechanical permit fees.
    • 4-708. Violation penalties.
  • Article 8. Property Maintenance Code
    • 4-801. Purpose.
    • 4-802. International property maintenance code of 2015 adopted.
    • 4-803. Revisions.
    • 4-804. Fees.
    • 4-805. Penalties.
    • 4-806. Grandfather clause.
  • Article 9. Moving Buildings
    • 4-901. Building official; authority.
    • 4-902. Permit required.
    • 4-903. Same; application for permit.
    • 4-904. Same; bond, insurance required.
    • 4-905. Permit application; fee.
    • 4-906. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-907. Notice to owners.
    • 4-908. Duty of owners.
    • 4-909. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-910. Display of lanterns.
  • Article 10. Signs
    • 4-1001. Purpose.
    • 4-1002. Permits.
    • 4-1003. Sign permit requirements.
    • 4-1004. Sign permit revocation or renewal.
    • 4-1005. Sign standards.
    • 4-1006. Exemptions generally.
    • 4-1007. Exemption from sign permit requirement.
    • 4-1008. Classification of signs--functional types.
    • 4-1009. Same- structural types.
    • 4-1010. Temporary signs.
    • 4-1011. Maintenance and safety.
    • 4-1012. Abandoned signs.
    • 4-1013. Residential districts.
    • 4-1014. Business and industrial districts.
    • 4-1015. Historic signs.
    • 4-1016. Sign permit fee schedule.
    • 4-1017. Penalties for failure to abide by sign ordinance provisions.
    • 4-1018. Grandfather clause.
  • Article 11. Building Trades Board
    • 4-1101. General.
    • 4-1102. Composition.
    • 4-1103. Duties.
    • 4-1104. Same; liability.
    • 4-1105. Meetings.
  • Article 12. Mobile Home Regulations
    • 4-1201. Definitions.
    • 4-1202. Mobile homes; where permitted.
    • 4-1203. Minimum standards for mobile home parks.
    • 4-1204. Plan approval.
    • 4-1205. License.
    • 4-1206. Fees.
    • 4-1207. When permitted.
    • 4-1208. Site permit required.
    • 4-1209. Park management.
    • 4-1210. Violation.
  • Article 13. Electrical Wiring on Docking Facilities at Council Grove City Lake
    • 4-1301. Purpose.
    • 4-1302. Electrical work and equipment
    • 4-1303. Dock electrical requirements.
    • 4-1304. Violations and penalties.
    • 4-1305. Inspection prior to transfer.
  • Article 14. Fences
    • 4-1401. Purpose.
    • 4-1402. Permit required.
    • 4-1403. Height of fences.
    • 4-1404. Exception to heights of fences.
    • 4-1405. Location.
    • 4-1406. Maintenance.
    • 4-1407. Materials.
    • 4-1408. Construction standards.
    • 4-1409. Prohibited fences.
    • 4-1410. Retaining walls.
    • 4-1411. Adverse effect.
    • 4-1412. Penalty.
    • 4-1413. Grandfather clause.
  • Article 15. Abandoned and Vacant Buildings
    • 4-1501. Purpose.
    • 4-1502. Definitions.
    • 4-1503. Incidental or temporary uses.
    • 4-1504. Exempt buildings.
    • 4-1505. Registration and maintenance requirements; fees.
    • 4-1506. Marketing requirements.
    • 4-1507. Fees, procedures.
    • 4-1508. Annual inspection requirement for structures classified as chronic.
  • Article 16. Demolition
    • 4-1601. Demolition permit.
    • 4-1602. Burying and disposal of demolition waste prohibited.
    • 4-1603. Demolition safety.
  • Article 17. Swimming Pool and Spa Code
    • 4-1701. Purpose.
    • 4-1702. International Swimming Pool and Spa Code of 2015.
    • 4-1703. Revisions.
    • 4-1704. Construction work.
    • 4-1705. Building permit.
    • 4-1706. Building permit exemptions.
    • 4-1707. Grandfather clause.
    • 4-1708. Building permit fees.
    • 4-1709. Violation penalties.
• CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • Article 1. Licenses Generally
    • 5-101. License fees.
    • 5-102. When payable.
    • 5-103. Duration.
    • 5-104. Non-transferable.
    • 5-105. Display.
    • 5-106. Revocation.
    • 5-107. Sale of swords, blow guns and knives with a blade three and a half inches or longer to any person under 16 prohibited.
  • Article 2. License Fees
    • 5-201. Bowling alleys.
    • 5-202. Produce merchandise.
    • 5-203. Same; exceptions.
    • 5-204. Pool halls.
    • 5-205. Circuses and carnivals.
    • 5-206. Skating rinks.
    • 5-207. Public dances.
    • 5-208. Dance permits.
    • 5-209. Simultaneous licensing.
    • 5-210. Exceptions.
    • 5-211. Commercial retail sale of produce, food and general merchandise.
  • Article 3. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
    • 5-301. Definitions.
    • 5-302. License required.
    • 5-303. Same; application required.
    • 5-304. Issuance; county residents.
    • 5-305. Same; investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
    • 5-306. Same; investigation fee.
    • 5-307. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
    • 5-308. Renewal.
    • 5-309. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
    • 5-310. Appeal to governing body.
    • 5-311. Regulations.
    • 5-312. Use of streets and sidewalks.
    • 5-313. Disturbing the peace.
  • Article 4. Amusement Devices
    • 5-401. Definition.
    • 5-402. License required.
    • 5-403. Same; application.
    • 5-404. Same; fee.
    • 5-405. Same; revocation; notice and hearing.
    • 5-406. Display of license.
    • 5-407. Transfer of license.
  • Article 5. Sexually Oriented Businesses
    • 5-501. Definitions.
    • 5-502. License required; exception.
    • 5-503. License fees.
    • 5-504. Application procedure.
    • 5-505. License disqualification.
    • 5-506. Determination.
    • 5-507. Business regulations.
    • 5-508. Minors on premises.
    • 5-509. Location of sexually oriented business.
    • 5-510. Hours of operation.
    • 5-511. Service or consumption of alcoholic beverages prohibited.
    • 5-512. Penalties.
    • 5-513. Injunction.
  • Article 6. Septic Tank Cleaning
    • 5-601. Septic tank cleaning; license required.
    • 5-602. Bond and insurance.
    • 5-603. Permit.
    • 5-604. Same; exhibition of permit.
  • Article 7. Fair Housing
    • 5-701. Purpose.
    • 5-702. Discriminatory practices.
    • 5-703. Exemptions.
    • 5-704. Administration.
    • 5-705. Enforcement.
• CHAPTER VI. 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.
  • Article 2. Wards
    • 6-201. Wards.
    • 6-202. First ward.
    • 6-203. Second ward.
    • 6-204. Third ward.
• CHAPTER VII. FIRE
  • Article 1. Fire Limits
    • 7-101. Fire limits.
    • 7-102. Construction standards.
    • 7-103. Temporary buildings.
    • 7-104. Frame buildings.
    • 7-105. Damaged buildings.
  • Article 2. Fire Prevention Code
    • 7-201. Fire prevention code.
  • Article 3. Fire Department
    • 7-301. Organization.
    • 7-302. Fire chief.
    • 7-303. Volunteer firefighters and rural firetruck driver.
    • 7-304. Duties of firefighters.
    • 7-305. Control of fires.
    • 7-306. Practice drills.
    • 7-307. Fire records.
    • 7-308. Fire station and equipment.
    • 7-309. Equipment use.
  • Article 4. Open Burning
    • 7-401. Purpose.
    • 7-402. Definitions.
    • 7-403. Prohibited burning.
    • 7-404. Bonfires and open burning.
    • 7-405. Recreational fires.
    • 7-406. Portable outdoor fireplaces.
    • 7-407. Attendance.
    • 7-408. Extinguishment authority.
    • 7-409. Violations and penalties.
  • Article 5. Fireworks
    • 7-501. Fireworks defined.
    • 7-502. Permit for public fireworks display required.
    • 7-503. Same; exceptions to discharges.
    • 7-504. Bottle rockets prohibited.
    • 7-505. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
    • 7-506. Throwing prohibited.
    • 7-507. Authority of fire chief.
    • 7-508. Date and time fireworks may be discharged.
    • 7-509. Prohibiting private use of fireworks within 300 feet of public fireworks display.
    • 7-510. Sale.
    • 7-511. Permit to sale.
    • 7-512. Location of sale within city.
    • 7-513. Liability insurance.
• CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Article 1. Health Nuisances
    • 8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-102. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-103. Right of entry.
    • 8-104. Notice.
    • 8-105. Same; contents.
    • 8-106. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-107. Abatement.
    • 8-108. Hearing.
    • 8-109. Costs assessed.
  • Article 2. Environmental Code
    • 8-201. Title.
    • 8-202. Legislative finding of fact.
    • 8-203. Purpose.
    • 8-204. Rules of construction.
    • 8-205. Definitions.
    • 8-206. Public officer.
    • 8-207. Enforcement standards.
    • 8-208. Unlawful acts.
    • 8-209. Notice and service.
    • 8-210. Penalty.
    • 8-211. Abatement.
    • 8-212. Hearing before governing body.
    • 8-213. Appeals.
    • 8-214. Costs assessed.
    • 8-215. Construction.
  • Article 3. Junked Motor Vehicles on Private Property
    • 8-301. Finding of governing body.
    • 8-302. Definitions.
    • 8-303. Presumptions.
    • 8-304. Unlawful storage.
    • 8-305. Temporarily disabled vehicle.
    • 8-306. Salvage dealers; screening.
    • 8-307. Administrative procedure.
    • 8-308. Abandoned vehicles; authority to remove.
    • 8-309. Same; notice.
    • 8-310. Same; sold at auction.
    • 8-311. Same; on private property.
    • 8-312. Enforcing officer.
  • Article 4. Care and Possession of Tires
    • 8-401. Definitions.
    • 8-402. Storage and maintenance of new and used tires.
    • 8-403. Possession, storage and maintenance of waste tires.
    • 8-404. Penalty.
  • Article 5. Weeds & Grass
    • 8-501. Weeds to be removed.
    • 8-502. Definitions.
    • 8-503. Public officer; notice to remove.
    • 8-504. Abatement; assessment of costs.
    • 8-505. Right of entry.
    • 8-506. Unlawful interference.
    • 8-507. Noxious weeds.
    • 8-508. Agricultural exception to the limit on heights of grasses and weeds.
    • 8-509. Fee to be charged by city.
    • 8-510. Disposal of grass clippings and yard waste.
  • Article 6. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
    • 8-601. Purpose.
    • 8-602. Definitions.
    • 8-603. Public officer; duties.
    • 8-604. Procedure; petition.
    • 8-605. Same; notice.
    • 8-606. Same; publication.
    • 8-607. Same; hearing, order.
    • 8-608. Duty of owner.
    • 8-609. Same; failure to comply.
    • 8-610. Same; make site safe.
    • 8-611. Assessment of costs.
    • 8-612. Immediate hazard.
    • 8-613. Appeals from order.
    • 8-614. Scope of article.
  • Article 7. Dangerous Trees or Objects
    • 8-701. Dangerous trees or objects.
    • 8-702. Same; notice.
    • 8-703. Same; abatement.
    • 8-704. Same; assessment.
    • 8-705. Same; right of entry.
    • 8-706. Same; unlawful interference.
  • Article 8. Abatement Fees and Charges
    • 8-801. Fees assessed by the city for abatement of violations.
  • Article 9. Insurance Proceeds Lien
    • 8-901. Scope and application.
    • 8-902. Lien created.
    • 8-903. Same; encumbrances.
    • 8-904. Same; pro rata basis.
    • 8-905. Procedure.
    • 8-906. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
    • 8-907. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
    • 8-908. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
    • 8-909. Same; disposition of funds.
    • 8-910. Effect upon insurance policies.
    • 8-911. Insurers; liability.
• CHAPTER IX. MUNICIPAL COURT
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 9-101. Municipal court established.
    • 9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
    • 9-103. Municipal judge; appointment.
    • 9-104. Same; powers and duties.
    • 9-105. Same; salary.
    • 9-106. Prosecution.
    • 9-107. Court costs.
    • 9-108. Remitted to treasurer.
    • 9-109. Power and jurisdiction.
• CHAPTER X. POLICE
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 10-101. Police department.
    • 10-102. Police personnel; general duties.
    • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
    • 10-104. Part-time temporary police officers.
  • Article 2. Property in Police Custody
    • 10-201. Regulations.
    • 10-202. Disposition.
    • 10-203. Exempt property.
    • 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.
  • Article 2. Local Provisions
    • 11-201. Failure to comply with order.
    • 11-202. Lurking; lying in wait.
    • 11-203. Prowling.
    • 11-204. Curfew.
    • 11-205. Loud sound amplification systems in motor vehicles.
    • 11-206. Skateboards and non-motorized scooters prohibited.
    • 11-207. Public nudity prohibited.
    • 11-208. Tobacco use at playing fields in city parks prohibited.
    • 11-209. Public urination prohibited.
    • 11-210. Maintaining public nuisance.
    • 11-211. Dangerous objects.
  • Article 3. Unlawful Use of Specific Elements and Compounds
    • 11-301. Definition.
    • 11-302. Inhalation unlawful; exceptions.
    • 11-303. Possession.
    • 11-304. Sale.
  • Article 4. Narcotics and Drugs
    • 11-401. Application.
    • 11-402. Sale, possession, use restricted.
    • 11-403. Who may dispense.
    • 11-404. Peyote; mescal button; Indian hemp; cannabis.
    • 11-405. Simulated controlled substances and drug paraphernalia; use or possession prohibited.
    • 11-406. Same; delivery, possession or manufacture prohibited.
    • 11-407. Representation that noncontrolled substance is controlled substance; prohibitions.
    • 11-408. Forfeiture of drug paraphernalia and simulated controlled substance.
• CHAPTER XII. PUBLIC PROPERTY
  • Article 1. Public Property Generally
    • 12-101. Definitions.
    • 12-102. Concessions.
    • 12-103. Unlawful acts.
    • 12-104. Ordinances.
    • 12-105. Various charges.
    • 12-106. Supervision.
    • 12-107. Service labor.
  • Article 2. Park and Swimming Pool Regulations
    • 12-201. Hours.
    • 12-202. Defacing property.
    • 12-203. Injuring trees.
    • 12-204. Bill posting.
    • 12-205. Sale of merchandise.
    • 12-206. Special areas.
    • 12-207. Swimming pool.
    • 12-208. City park ban.
  • Article 3. City Tree Board
    • 12-301. Definitions.
    • 12-302. City tree board.
    • 12-303. Term of office.
    • 12-304. Compensation.
    • 12-305. Duties and responsibilities.
    • 12-306. Operation.
    • 12-307. Street trees.
    • 12-308. Spacing.
    • 12-309. Distance from curb sidewalk.
    • 12-310. Distance from street corners and fireplugs.
    • 12-311. Utilities.
    • 12-312. Public tree care.
    • 12-313. Tree topping.
    • 12-314. Pruning, corner clearance.
    • 12-315. Dead or diseased tree.
    • 12-316. Maintaining trees.
    • 12-317. Interference with city tree board.
    • 12-318. Arborists license and bond.
    • 12-319. Review by governing body.
    • 12-320. Authority to enforce.
  • Article 4. Recreation Commission
    • 12-401. Recreation commission established.
    • 12-402. Authority and responsibility.
    • 12-403. Appointment; terms.
    • 12-404. Election of officers.
    • 12-405. Compensation.
    • 12-406. Meetings.
    • 12-407. Use of property.
    • 12-408. Director.
    • 12-409. Annual report.
    • 12-410. Treasurer.
    • 12-411. Budget.
    • 12-412. Claims and disbursements.
  • Article 5. Cemeteries
    • 12-501. Name.
    • 12-502. Cemetery department.
    • 12-503. Records.
    • 12-504. Sexton.
    • 12-505. Lot prices.
    • 12-506. Limitations.
    • 12-507. Annual maintenance fee.
    • 12-508. Burial permit.
    • 12-509. Perpetual endowment fund.
    • 12-510. Use of lots.
    • 12-511. Sections.
    • 12-512. Supervision.
    • 12-513. Grave openings.
    • 12-514. Reopening graves; disinterment; permit; fees.
    • 12-515. Rubbish.
    • 12-516. Property damage.
    • 12-517. Trees.
    • 12-518. Animals.
    • 12-519. Hours.
    • 12-520. Name.
    • 12-521. Cemetery department.
    • 12-522. Records.
    • 12-523. Maintenance.
    • 12-524. Burial permit.
    • 12-525. Sale of lots.
    • 12-526. Transfer of lots.
    • 12-527. Perpetual endowment fund.
    • 12-528. Restrictions.
    • 12-529. Sections.
    • 12-530. Supervision.
    • 12-531. Monuments.
    • 12-532. Regulations.
    • 12-533. Number of persons interred in one grave.
    • 12-534. Care and maintenance of cemeteries.
  • Article 6. Council Grove Lake Park
    • 12-601. Land description; purpose.
    • 12-602. Picnicking; camping.
    • 12-603. Cabin leases.
    • 12-603a. Same; prohibited uses.
    • 12-604. Construction time.
    • 12-605. Septic tanks.
    • 12-606. Site number.
    • 12-607. Chemicals.
    • 12-608. Frontage.
    • 12-609. Size of cabin sites.
    • 12-610. Application fee.
    • 12-611. Buildings defined.
    • 12-612. Building restrictions.
    • 12-612a. Building restrictions; boat houses; docks.
    • 12-612b. Commercial storage containers.
    • 12-613. Moving structures.
    • 12-614. Building inspector.
    • 12-615. Supervision.
    • 12-616. Leasehold restrictions.
    • 12-617. Leasehold terminations.
    • 12-618. Assignment.
    • 12-619. Annual inspection.
    • 12-620. Reserved.
    • 12-621. Reserved.
    • 12-622. Reserved.
    • 12-623. Reserved.
    • 12-624. Reserved.
    • 12-625. Reserved.
    • 12-626. Reserved.
    • 12-627. Reserved.
    • 12-628. Reserved.
    • 12-629. Reserved.
    • 12-630. Reserved.
    • 12-631. Reserved.
    • 12-632. Reserved.
    • 12-633. Reserved.
    • 12-634. Reserved.
    • 12-635. Operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs; fines and penalties.
    • 12-636. Fishing regulations.
    • 12-637. Fishing permit fees.
    • 12-638. Fishing license.
    • 12-639. Fishing acts unlawful.
    • 12-640. Rules and regulations.
    • 12-641. Setting length limits and creel limits for certain species of fish.
    • 12-642. Hunting regulations.
    • 12-643. Blasting.
    • 12-644. Burning.
    • 12-645. Quiet hours.
    • 12-646. Easement reservation.
    • 12-647. Water use.
    • 12-648. Same; applications.
    • 12-649. Same; water lines.
    • 12-650. Same; billing.
    • 12-651. Same; pump removal.
    • 12-652. Same; city liability.
    • 12-653. Signage.
    • 12-654. Boundary determinations of lake leaseholders.
    • 12-655. Lake lot lease transfer.
    • 12-656. Lake dredging.
    • 12-657. Dumping of dredged materials.
    • 12-658. Onsite water treatment systems.
    • 12-659. Identification, protection and maintenance of water wells and wastewater treatment disposal systems.
    • 12-660. Advanced wastewater treatment disposal systems.
    • 12-661. Plumbing in accessory buildings and yards at Council Grove Lake Park.
    • 12-662. Water-cooled or hydraulic operated machinery or equipment use.
    • 12-663. Installation of slides, diving boards and similar structures.
    • 12-664. Construction and maintenance of docks.
    • 12-665. Certain fuel storage tanks prohibited at lake.
    • 12-666. Certificate of completion of the Kansas State Wildlife and Parks Aquatic Nuisance Species education course required.
    • 12-667. Lifetime fishing license.
    • 12-668. Rules for operation of a personal watercraft.
    • 12-669. Reserved.
    • 12-670. Sprinkler systems at lake.
    • 12-671. Procedure for reimbursement of leasehold property taxes for 2012.
  • Article 7. Municipal Airport
    • 12-701. Airport established.
    • 12-702. Lease.
    • 12-703. Rules and regulations.
    • 12-704. Traffic.
    • 12-705. Trespassing.
  • Article 8. Recreation Department
    • 12-801. Creation of department.
    • 12-802. Appointment of recreation director.
    • 12-803. Recreation director duties.
    • 12-804. Recreation advisory board.
    • 12-805. Composition of advisory board.
    • 12-806. Terms, quorum and majority vote to transact business of advisory board.
    • 12-807. Meetings of advisory board.
    • 12-808. Duties of the advisory board.
    • 12-809. Removal; attendance requirements.
  • Article 9. Boating at Council Grove Park
    • 12-901. Definitions.
    • 12-902. Exemption from this article.
    • 12-903. Certification required.
    • 12-904. Boat license.
    • 12-905. Boat restrictions.
    • 12-906. Boat fees for residents.
    • 12-907. Non-resident boat fees.
    • 12-908. No wake zones/speed limit.
    • 12-909. Personal floatation devices.
    • 12-910. Boat lights.
    • 12-911. Meeting and overtaking boats.
    • 12-912. Unloading of boats.
    • 12-913. Course of travel.
    • 12-914. Prohibited maneuvers.
    • 12-915. Area of operation/creation of waves.
    • 12-916. Operation of wake enhancing boats.
    • 12-917. Penalties.
    • 12-918. Suspension of boating privileges.
    • 12-919. Motorized watercraft size.
• CHAPTER XIII. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  • Article 1. Sidewalks
    • 13-101. Grade permits.
    • 13-102. Sidewalk specifications.
    • 13-103. Condemnation.
    • 13-104. Request by abutting owner.
    • 13-105. Repairs.
  • Article 2. Use Regulations
    • 13-201. Obstructing sidewalks.
    • 13-202. Same; permits.
    • 13-203. Barriers and guards.
    • 13-204. Unfinished pavement.
    • 13-205. Barriers and lights.
    • 13-206. Ice and snow.
  • Article 3. House Numbering
    • 13-301. Numbering required.
    • 13-302. Base lines.
    • 13-303. Business district.
    • 13-304. Residence district.
    • 13-305. Plan of numbering lots.
    • 13-306. Plan of numbering; blocks.
    • 13-307. Building inspector; decision.
    • 13-308. Numbers displayed.
    • 13-309. Houses on two lots.
• CHAPTER XIV. TRAFFIC
  • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
    • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
    • 14-102. Inattentive, negligent or unsafe driving.
    • 14-103. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
    • 14-104. Penalty for scheduled fines.
  • Article 2. Local Regulations
    • 14-201. Barricaded streets or alleys.
    • 14-202. Recreational vehicles; parking and permits.
    • 14-203. Speed limits.
    • 14-204. No parking zones.
    • 14-205. Truck parking prohibitions.
    • 14-206. Driving on dikes.
    • 14-207. Operation of snowmobiles on the streets.
    • 14-208. Drivers license; correct name and address.
    • 14-209. Use of Jake Brakes prohibited.
    • 14-210. Emergency snow routes; parking penalties.
    • 14-211. Toy motor vehicles prohibited.
    • 14-212. Motorized disability scooters and powered wheelchairs.
  • Article 3. Micro-Utility Trucks
    • 14-301. Operation of micro-utility trucks.
    • 14-302. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-303. Same; definitions.
    • 14-304. Same; penalty.
    • 14-305. Same; display of slow-moving vehicle emblem.
    • 14-306. Same; insurance required; penalty.
    • 14-307. Same; registration and license; fee; application.
    • 14-308. Operation on sidewalks prohibited.
  • Article 4. Golf Carts/Utility Terrain Vehicles
    • 14-401. Operation of golf carts and utility terrain vehicles.
    • 14-402. Valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-403. Definitions.
    • 14-404. Penalty.
    • 14-405. Display of slow-moving vehicle emblem.
    • 14-406. Insurance required; penalty.
    • 14-407. Registration and license; fee; application.
    • 14-408. Operation on sidewalks prohibited.
  • Article 5. Abandoned Motor Vehicles on Public Property
    • 14-501. Definitions.
    • 14-502. Impounding vehicles.
    • 14-503. Storage.
    • 14-504. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
    • 14-505. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
    • 14-506. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
    • 14-507. Hearing.
    • 14-508. Charges constitute a lien.
    • 14-509. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
    • 14-510. Redemption.
    • 14-511. Sale proceeds.
    • 14-512. Statutory procedures.
    • 14-513. Implementation of article.
    • 14-514. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
• CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
  • Article 1. Water
    • 15-101. Public works department established.
    • 15-102. Extensions.
    • 15-103. Boiler equipment.
    • 15-104. Fire pressure.
    • 15-105. Conduct when fire.
    • 15-106. City does not guarantee service.
    • 15-107. Not to supply others.
    • 15-108. Wasting water.
    • 15-109. Water system depreciation and maintenance reserve account.
    • 15-110. Leaks.
    • 15-111. Other users.
    • 15-112. Uses of revenues.
    • 15-113. Access to property.
    • 15-114. City may move meter.
    • 15-115. Meters.
    • 15-116. Testing meters.
    • 15-117. Ownership of meter.
    • 15-118. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-119. Charging for connection water service for multi-family residential/business/commercial uses.
    • 15-120. New service connection.
    • 15-121. City to make connections.
    • 15-122. Materials.
    • 15-123. Curb cock.
    • 15-124. Renewal of old service lines.
    • 15-125. Deposits and reconnections.
    • 15-126. Payment of water bills.
    • 15-127. Deposit accounts.
    • 15-128. Rates within city.
    • 15-129. Rates outside city.
    • 15-130. Reserved.
    • 15-131. Reserved.
    • 15-132. Termination procedures.
    • 15-133. Notice; hearing.
    • 15-134. Same; finding.
    • 15-135. Hearing officer.
    • 15-136. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-137. Water shortage declaration.
    • 15-138. Same; limited and prohibited water uses.
    • 15-139. Same; temporary emergency water rates.
    • 15-140. Water service outside city.
  • Article 2. Sewers
    • 15-201. Definitions.
    • 15-202. Sewer facilities required.
    • 15-203. Private sewage disposal system.
    • 15-204. Sewer connections and permits.
    • 15-205. Prohibited discharges.
    • 15-206. Tampering with sewers.
    • 15-207. Right of entry and inspection.
    • 15-208. Penalties.
    • 15-209. User charge system.
    • 15-210. Sewer repair and replacement reserve fund.
    • 15-211. Year-end balances.
    • 15-212. Treatment services.
    • 15-213. Sewer charge.
    • 15-214. Additional charges.
    • 15-215. Billing.
    • 15-216. Delinquent payment penalties.
    • 15-217. Annual rate review.
    • 15-218. Notification.
    • 15-219. Out of district connections.
    • 15-220. Same; approval.
    • 15-221. Connection fee.
    • 15-222. No charges.
    • 15-223. Payment responsibility.
    • 15-224. Lien on property.
  • Article 3. Solid Waste Disposal
    • 15-301. Definitions.
    • 15-302. Containers; duty of owner or occupant.
    • 15-303. Residential containers.
    • 15-304. Commercial containers.
    • 15-305. Miscellaneous waste.
    • 15-306. Control of city.
    • 15-307. Improper containers.
    • 15-308. Location of containers.
    • 15-309. Collection of solid waste.
    • 15-310. Right of entry.
    • 15-311. Frequency of collection.
    • 15-312. Collection equipment.
    • 15-313. Disposition of waste.
    • 15-314. Rocks; dirt.
    • 15-315. Periodic cleanup.
    • 15-316. Permit required.
    • 15-317. Same; application.
    • 15-318. Same; not transferable.
    • 15-319. Same; permit fee.
    • 15-320. Same; insurance required.
    • 15-321. Term of permit.
    • 15-322. Display permit number.
    • 15-323. Revocation of permit.
    • 15-324. Service fees.
    • 15-325. Landfill charges.
    • 15-326. Request for service.
    • 15-327. Billing.
    • 15-328. Partial service.
    • 15-329. Service fees; exceptions.
    • 15-330. Failure to pay bill.
    • 15-331. Prohibited practices.
    • 15-332. Regulations.
    • 15-333. Standards of collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste.
    • 15-334. Transmittal of fees.
    • 15-335. Lien on property.
    • 15-336. Setting out of trash and containers.
    • 15-337. Prohibited disposal activities.
    • 15-338. Penalty.
  • Article 4. Water Conservation
    • 15-401. Purpose.
    • 15-402. Definitions.
    • 15-403. Progressive water conservation program.
    • 15-404. Voluntary conservation measures.
    • 15-405. Mandatory conservation measures.
    • 15-406. Emergency water rates.
    • 15-407. Regulations.
    • 15-408. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
    • 15-409. Emergency termination.
  • Article 5. Cross Connection Control
    • 15-501. Purpose.
    • 15-502. Cross connections prohibited.
    • 15-503. Protective backflow preventers required.
    • 15-504. Inspection.
    • 15-505. Protection from contaminants.
    • 15-506. Incorporation by reference.
  • Article 6. Annexed Property
    • 15-601. Annexed property; service extensions.
    • 15-602. Special assessment.
    • 15-603. Sewer mains.
    • 15-604. Water mains.
    • 15-605. Fire hydrants.
    • 15-606. Streets.
    • 15-607. Police protection.
    • 15-608. Fire protection.
    • 15-609. Street lighting.
    • 15-610. City codes.
    • 15-611. Refuse collection.
    • 15-612. Street standards.
    • 15-613. Street surfacing.
    • 15-614. Gravel streets.
    • 15-615. Hard surface streets.
    • 15-616. Hard surface.
    • 15-617. Unplatted, undeveloped streets.
• CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • Article 1. Planning Commission
    • 16-101. Commission created.
    • 16-102. Appointment and terms.
    • 16-103. Meetings.
    • 16-104. Powers and duties.
  • Article 2. Zoning Regulations
    • 16-201. Districts.
    • 16-202. Applicability.
    • 16-203. Definitions.
    • 16-204. Residence district.
    • 16-204a. Policy statement.
    • 16-204b. Home based occupations.
    • 16-204c. License procedures.
    • 16-204d. Review and grievance process.
    • 16-204e. License application.
    • 16-204f. License cost.
    • 16-204g. Home occupations; authorization, definition, limitations.
    • 16-204h. Home occupations permitted.
    • 16-204i. Particular home occupations prohibited.
    • 16-204j. Enforcement, fine and penalties.
    • 16-204k. Validity.
    • 16-205. Business district.
    • 16-206. Industrial district.
    • 16-207. Residence district; accessory uses.
    • 16-208. Reserved.
    • 16-209. Residence district; accessory buildings.
    • 16-210. Public and semi-public uses.
    • 16-211. Non-conforming uses.
    • 16-212. Same; extensions.
    • 16-213. Same; alterations.
    • 16-214. Residence district; front yard.
    • 16-215. Same; virgin frontage.
    • 16-216. Corner lots.
    • 16-217. Side yards.
    • 16-218. Lot area per family.
    • 16-219. Fire or other loss.
    • 16-220. Business and industrial district.
    • 16-221. Junk yards.
    • 16-222. Application of use.
    • 16-223. Same.
    • 16-224. Interpretation.
    • 16-225. Intent.
    • 16-226. Zoning map.
    • 16-227. Same; residence district.
    • 16-228. Application of boundary designations.
    • 16-229. Permits.
    • 16-230. Specifications.
    • 16-231. Additional specifications.
    • 16-232. Building inspector.
    • 16-233. Enforcement.
  • Article 3. Board of Zoning Appeals
    • 16-301. Board of zoning appeals created; meetings.
    • 16-302. Appeals to board.
    • 16-303. Variances.
    • 16-304. Exceptions.
  • Article 4. Flood Plain Regulations
    • 16-401. Floodplain management regulations incorporated.
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2
  • Charter Ordinance No. 3
  • Charter Ordinance No. 4
  • Charter Ordinance No. 5
  • Charter Ordinance No. 6
  • 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
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • Ordinance No. 1451 (Electric)
  • Ordinance No. 1573 (Cable)
  • Ordinance No. 1584 (Gas)
  • Ordinance No. 1678 (Cable)
  • Ordinance No. 1721 (Gas)
  • Ordinance No. 1864 (Cable)
  • Ordinance No. 1953 (Electric)
  • Ordinance No. 2028 (Telecom)
  • Ordinance No. 2031 (Cable)
  • Ordinance No. 2078 (Gas)