• CODE OF THE CITY OF DEERFIELD, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 2008-07
    • 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. Meetings.
      • 1-203. Quorum.
      • 1-204. Powers of the mayor.
      • 1-205. President of the council.
      • 1-206. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
      • 1-207. Compensation for members of the governing body.
    • Article 3. Officers and Employees
      • 1-301. Appointment.
      • 1-302. Removal.
      • 1-303. Vacancy in office.
      • 1-304. City clerk.
      • 1-305. Same; fiscal records.
      • 1-306. Same; seal; oaths.
      • 1-307. Same; withholding agent.
      • 1-308. City treasurer.
      • 1-309. City attorney.
      • 1-310. City superintendent.
      • 1-311. City administrator.
      • 1-312. Same; powers, duties and responsibilities.
      • 1-313. Orders and reports.
      • 1-314. Severability.
      • 1-315. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-316. Conflict of interest.
      • 1-317. Code of ethics.
      • 1-318. Employment of Family Members.
      • 1-319. Public Works Director.
    • Article 4. [Reserved]
    • Article 5. Oaths and Bonds
      • 1-501. Oath.
      • 1-502. Oaths filed.
      • 1-503. Bonds required.
      • 1-504. Same; premiums.
      • 1-505. Condition of bonds.
      • 1-506. Approval of bonds.
    • Article 6. [Reserved]
    • Article 7. Investment of Public Funds
      • 1-701. Purpose and goals.
      • 1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
      • 1-703. Definitions.
      • 1-704. Investment of idle funds.
      • 1-705. Procedures and restrictions.
      • 1-706. Custody and safekeeping.
      • 1-707. Sale or transfer.
      • 1-708. Interest on time deposits.
    • Article 8. Equipment Reserve Fund
      • 1-801. Fund established.
      • 1-802. Policy objective.
      • 1-803. Plan of operation.
      • 1-804. Investing.
  • CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 2-101. Definitions.
      • 2-102. Animal control officer.
      • 2-103. Trapping of animals.
      • 2-104. Right of entry.
      • 2-105. Municipal pound established.
      • 2-106. Breaking pound.
      • 2-107. Cruelty to animals.
      • 2-108. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
      • 2-109. Noisy animals.
      • 2-110. Animal confines.
      • 2-111. Death of animals.
      • 2-112. Vicious animals.
      • 2-113. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
      • 2-114. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
      • 2-115. Emergency; proclamation.
      • 2-116. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
      • 2-117. Slaughter, killing, butchering of certain animals.
    • Article 2. Dogs and Cats
      • 2-201. Registration; vaccination; tax.
      • 2-202. Dog tags.
      • 2-203. Visiting dogs.
      • 2-204. Running at large.
      • 2-205. Impoundment.
      • 2-206. Kennel.
      • 2-207. Confinement of dogs in heat.
      • 2-208. Special needs dogs.
      • 2-209. Number of dogs and cats allowed.
      • 2-210. Fouling the public way or private property.
    • Article 3. Prohibited Animals
      • 2-301. Animals; keeping prohibited.
    • Article 4. Other Animals
      • 2-401. Keeping animals.
      • 2-402. Animals at large.
      • 2-403. Impoundment.
      • 2-404. Chicken and duck regulations.
  • 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. Use of Terms Cereal Malt Beverage and Enhanced Cereal Malt Beverage.
      • 3-107. License Issued by City.
    • Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
      • 3-201. License required of retailers.
      • 3-202. Application.
      • 3-202a. License application procedures.
      • 3-203. License granted; denied.
      • 3-204. License to be posted.
      • 3-205. License, disqualification.
      • 3-206. Restriction upon location.
      • 3-207. License fee.
      • 3-208. Suspension of license.
      • 3-209. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
      • 3-210. Same; appeal.
      • 3-211. Change of location.
      • 3-212. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
      • 3-213. Business regulations.
      • 3-214. Prohibited conduct on premises.
      • 3-215. Sanitary conditions required.
      • 3-216. Minors on premises.
    • Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor
      • 3-301. State license required.
      • 3-302. Occupational tax.
      • 3-303. Posting of receipt.
      • 3-304. Hours of sale.
      • 3-305. Business regulations.
      • 3-306. Restrictions on location.
    • Article 4. Private Clubs
      • 3-401. License required.
      • 3-402. License fee.
      • 3-403. Business regulations.
    • Article 5. Drinking Establishments
      • 3-501. License required.
      • 3-502. License fee.
      • 3-503. Business regulations.
    • Article 6. [Reserved]
    • Article 7. Temporary Permits
      • 3-701. Permit required.
      • 3-702. Permit fee.
      • 3-703. City temporary permit.
      • 3-704. Permit regulations.
  • CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • Article 1. Administration
      • 4-101. Definitions.
      • 4-102. City inspector; creation.
      • 4-103. City inspector; scope of article.
      • 4-104. City inspector; reports of the inspector; new methods; council rules.
      • 4-105. City inspector; duties.
      • 4-106. City inspector; appeals from decision of city inspector.
      • 4-107. Inspections; scope.
      • 4-108. Building permits; application; approval.
      • 4-109. Building permits; fees.
      • 4-110. Permits; reinspection fees.
    • Article 2. Building Code
      • 4-201. International Building Code incorporated.
      • 4-202. Definitions.
      • 4-203. Amendments, deletions and exceptions to the building code.
      • 4-204. Building inspector.
      • 4-205. Same; duties.
      • 4-206. Licenses.
      • 4-207. Same; reports.
      • 4-208. Right of entry.
      • 4-209. Permit required.
      • 4-210. Same; application.
      • 4-211. Same; fees.
      • 4-212. Insurance.
      • 4-213. Encroachments.
    • Article 3. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code
      • 4-301. International plumbing code incorporated.
      • 4-302. Definitions.
      • 4-303. Plumbing inspector; duties.
      • 4-304. Right of entry.
      • 4-305. Applications; permits; fees.
      • 4-306. Insurance.
      • 4-307. Midwest energy, inc.
    • Article 4. Electrical Code
      • 4-401. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
      • 4-402. Definition.
      • 4-403. Electrical inspector.
      • 4-404. Same; duties.
      • 4-405. Right of entry.
      • 4-406. Applications; permits; fees.
      • 4-407. Inspection.
      • 4-408. Standards.
      • 4-409. Enforcement.
      • 4-410. Insurance.
    • Article 5. Mechanical Code
      • 4-501. Standard code adopted.
      • 4-502. Applications; permits; fees.
    • Article 6. Dangerous and Unsafe Buildings
      • 4-601. Purpose.
      • 4-602. Definitions.
      • 4-603. Public officer; duties.
      • 4-604. Procedure; complaint.
      • 4-605. Same; notice.
      • 4-606. Same; publication.
      • 4-607. Same; hearing, order.
      • 4-608. Duty of owner.
      • 4-609. Same; failure to comply.
      • 4-610. Same; make site safe.
      • 4-611. Assessment of costs.
      • 4-612. Immediate hazard.
      • 4-613. Appeals from order.
    • Article 7. Moving Buildings
      • 4-701. Permit necessary.
      • 4-702. Application for permits.
      • 4-703. Fees for permits.
      • 4-704. City clerk to notify wire owners.
      • 4-705. Duty of owners of poles or wires.
      • 4-706. Unlawful to molest wires.
      • 4-707. Duty of building inspector.
      • 4-708. Duty of mover.
      • 4-709. Mover to furnish bond.
    • Article 8. Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Parks
      • 4-801. Definitions.
      • 4-802. Location.
      • 4-803. Utilities.
      • 4-804. Construction and Age
      • 4-805. Placement.
      • 4-806. Anchorage.
      • 4-807. Skirting.
      • 4-808. Permit for placement of homes.
      • 4-809. Inspection.
      • 4-810. Site requirements in areas zoned R-1M and M-H.
      • 4-811. Foundation and construction in areas zoned R-1M and M-H.
      • 4-812. Camping trailers in areas zoned R-1M and M-H.
      • 4-813. Site requirements in areas zoned M-P.
      • 4-814. Foundation and construction in areas zoned M-P.
      • 4-815. Manufactured home space in areas zoned M-P.
      • 4-816. Driveways in areas zoned M-P.
      • 4-817. Management.
      • 4-818. Outdoor living area.
      • 4-819. Service buildings.
      • 4-820. Construction permit.
      • 4-821. License.
      • 4-822. Park inspection.
      • 4-823. Fences in mobile home parks.
      • 4-824. License fees.
      • 4-825. Enforcement.
      • 4-826. Recreational vehicle use.
      • 4-827. Storage.
    • Article 9. Accessory Buildings
      • 4-901. Definitions.
      • 4-902. Type of structure.
  • CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
      • 5-101. Definitions.
      • 5-102. License required.
      • 5-103. Issuance of license.
      • 5-104. License fee; exemptions.
      • 5-105. Revocation of license.
      • 5-106. Disturbing the peace.
  • CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
    • Article 1. Governing Body
      • 6-101. Primary and general elections.
      • 6-102. Vacancy.
      • 6-103. Conduct of election.
      • 6-104. Hours of voting.
      • 6-105. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
      • 6-106. Nomination petition.
      • 6-107. Nonpartisan elections.
  • CHAPTER 7. FIRE
    • Article 1. [Reserved]
    • Article 2. Fire Prevention
      • 7-201. Fire code incorporated.
      • 7-202. Open burning.
    • Article 3. Flammable Liquids
      • 7-301. Storage of flammable liquids; quantity.
      • 7-302. Above-ground storage tanks; permitted area.
      • 7-303. Same; construction standards.
      • 7-304. Storage of flammable oils.
    • Article 4. Fireworks
      • 7-401. Sale and discharge of fireworks.
  • CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • Article 1. Health Nuisances
      • 8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
      • 8-102. Public officer.
      • 8-103. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-104. Same; right of entry.
      • 8-105. Order of violation.
      • 8-106. Same; contents.
      • 8-107. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-108. Abatement.
      • 8-109. Hearing.
      • 8-110. Costs assessed.
    • Article 2. Junked Motor Vehicles on Private Property
      • 8-201. Findings of governing body.
      • 8-202. Definitions.
      • 8-203. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
      • 8-204. Public officer.
      • 8-205. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-206. Same; right of entry.
      • 8-207. Order of violation.
      • 8-208. Same; contents.
      • 8-209. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-210. Abatement.
      • 8-211. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
      • 8-212. Hearing.
      • 8-213. Costs assessed.
    • Article 3. Weeds
      • 8-301. Weeds to be removed.
      • 8-302. Definitions.
      • 8-303. Public officer; notice to remove.
      • 8-304. Abatement; assessment of costs.
      • 8-305. Right of entry.
      • 8-306. Unlawful interference.
      • 8-307. Noxious weeds.
    • Article 4. Minimum Housing Code
      • 8-401. Title.
      • 8-402. General.
      • 8-403. Declaration of policy.
      • 8-404. Definitions.
      • 8-405. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
      • 8-406. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
      • 8-407. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
      • 8-408. Designation of unfit dwellings.
      • 8-409. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
      • 8-410. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
      • 8-411. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
      • 8-412. Notice of violations; procedures.
      • 8-413. Public officer; authority.
      • 8-414. Governing body; authority.
      • 8-415. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
      • 8-416. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
      • 8-417. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
      • 8-418. Governing body; appeals.
      • 8-419. Right of petition.
    • Article 5. Rodent Control
      • 8-501. Definitions.
      • 8-502. Building maintenance.
      • 8-503. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
      • 8-504. Failure to comply.
      • 8-505. Replace rat-stoppage.
      • 8-506. Notice to eradicate rats.
      • 8-507. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
      • 8-508. Inspections.
    • Article 6. Penalty
      • 8-601. Violation; penalty.
    • Article 7. Insurance Proceeds Fund
      • 8-701. Scope and application.
      • 8-702. Lien created.
      • 8-703. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-704. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-705. Procedure.
      • 8-706. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-708. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-709. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-711. Insurers; liability.
    • Article 8. Environmental Code
      • 8-801. Title.
      • 8-802. Legislative finding of fact.
      • 8-803. Purpose.
      • 8-804. Rules of construction.
      • 8-805. Definitions.
      • 8-806. Public officer.
      • 8-807. Enforcement standards.
      • 8-808. Unlawful acts.
      • 8-809. Order of violation.
      • 8-810. Penalty.
      • 8-811. Abatement.
      • 8-812. Hearing.
      • 8-813. Appeals.
      • 8-814. Costs assessed.
      • 8-815. Construction.
  • CHAPTER 9. MUNICIPAL COURT
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 9-101. Municipal court established.
      • 9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
      • 9-103. Same; officers.
      • 9-104. Same; times.
      • 9-105. Municipal judge; appointment.
      • 9-106. Same; powers and duties.
      • 9-107. Same; salary.
      • 9-108. Same; absence; vacancy; pro tem.
      • 9-109. Law enforcement officers.
      • 9-110. Court costs and other costs.
  • CHAPTER 10. POLICE
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 10-101. Police department.
      • 10-102. Police personnel; general duties.
      • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
    • Article 2. Property in Police Custody
      • 10-201. Regulations.
      • 10-202. Disposition.
      • 10-203. Same; exempt property.
      • 10-204. Claiming property.
      • 10-205. Proof of ownership.
      • 10-206. Auction.
  • CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
      • 11-101. Incorporating uniform public offense code; amendments.
    • Article 2. Local Provisions
      • 11-201. Curfew for minors.
      • 11-202. Noise.
      • 11-203. Failure to appear.
      • 11-203. Nuisance deposits.
      • 11-204. Vehicle nuisances.
      • 11-205. Littering.
  • CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • (Reserved For Future Use.)
  • CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
    • Article 1. Sidewalks
      • 13-101. Permit required.
      • 13-102. Sidewalk grade.
      • 13-103. Same; specifications.
      • 13-104. Same; petition.
      • 13-105. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
      • 13-106. Notice; publication.
      • 13-107. Right of abutting owner.
      • 13-108. Repairs by owner or city.
      • 13-109. Performance, statutory bond.
      • 13-110. Obstructing sidewalks.
      • 13-111. Same; exception.
      • 13-112. Snow and ice to be removed.
      • 13-113. Same; removal by city.
    • Article 2. Streets
      • 13-201. Excavation permit.
      • 13-202. Same; bond.
      • 13-203. Same; filed.
      • 13-204. Same; barricades.
      • 13-205. Cutting curbs; pavement.
      • 13-206. Altering drainage.
      • 13-207. Same; unlawful acts.
      • 13-208. Unfinished pavement.
      • 13-209. Using streets.
      • 13-210. Dangerous objects on public grounds.
      • 13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
      • 13-212. Discharging water on streets.
      • 13-213. Burning in streets.
      • 13-214. Throwing in streets.
      • 13-215. Hauling loose material.
      • 13-216. Obstructing rail crossing.
      • 13-217. Train crew; warning.
    • Article 3. Trees and Shrubs
      • 13-301. Public tree care.
      • 13-302. Diseased trees; determination.
      • 13-303. Same; notice served.
      • 13-304. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
      • 13-305. Same; prevent spread of disease.
      • 13-306. Dead and dangerous trees on private property.
      • 13-307. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
      • 13-308. Costs on tax rolls.
      • 13-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
      • 13-310. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
  • CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
    • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
      • 14-101. Incorporating standard traffic ordinance.
      • 14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 14-103. Reserved.
      • 14-104. Prohibition on commercial trucks and other heavy duty trucks entering, operating within or passing through the city.
      • 14-105. Penalty for scheduled fines.
      • 14-106. Reserved.
      • 14-107. Reserved.
    • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
      • 14-201. Heavy vehicles; parking exceptions; penalty.
      • 14-202. Noise prevention; mufflers.
      • 14-203. Unlawful parking or standing of personal property.
      • 14-204. Excessive Noise.
    • Article 3. Impoundment of Motor Vehicles
      • 14-301. Definitions.
      • 14-302. Impounding vehicles.
      • 14-303. Same.
      • 14-304. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
      • 14-305. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
      • 14-306. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
      • 14-307. Hearing.
      • 14-308. Charges constitute a lien.
      • 14-309. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
      • 14-310. Redemption.
      • 14-311. Sale proceeds.
      • 14-312. Statutory procedures.
      • 14-313. Implementation of article.
      • 14-314. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
      • 14-315. Parking on non-improved surfaces.
  • CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
    • Article 1. Water
      • 15-101. Department.
      • 15-102. Superintendent.
      • 15-103. Employees.
      • 15-104. Definitions.
      • 15-105. Application and contract for water service.
      • 15-106. Connections by city.
      • 15-107. Separate service connection.
      • 15-108. Plumbing and service pipes.
      • 15-109. Cross-connections.
      • 15-110. Extension of mains.
      • 15-111. Same; outside city.
      • 15-112. Curb, stop and waste cocks.
      • 15-113. Check valves required.
      • 15-114. Meters; installation.
      • 15-115. Same; reading.
      • 15-116. Same; testing.
      • 15-117. Leaks.
      • 15-118. Shutting off mains.
      • 15-119. Unnecessary use.
      • 15-120. Property damage unlawful.
      • 15-121. Discontinuance of utility services.
      • 15-122. Utility billing dates; delinquency date.
      • 15-123. Delinquency/discontinuance notice.
      • 15-124. Discontinuance of utility services.
      • 15-125. Late payment charges and reconnection fees.
      • 15-126. Notice to discontinue service.
      • 15-127. Deposits and guarantees.
      • 15-128. Duties of city clerk.
      • 15-129. Utility accounts.
      • 15-130. Water rates.
      • 15-131. Tampering with a meter.
      • 15-132. Returned check.
      • 15-133. Meter hook-ups.
      • 15-134. Bulk water rate.
    • Article 2. Sewers
      • 15-201. Definitions.
      • 15-202. Sewer connection required.
      • 15-203. Permit.
      • 15-204. Application.
      • 15-205. Operator; sewage treatment plant.
      • 15-206. Costs.
      • 15-207. Sewer connection.
      • 15-208. Sewer for each building.
      • 15-209(1). Same; specifications.
      • 15-209(2). Same.
      • 15-209(3). Same.
      • 15-209(4). Same.
      • 15-209(5). Same.
      • 15-209(6). Same.
      • 15-209(7). Same.
      • 15-210. Sewer excavations; damages.
      • 15-211. Failure to connect.
      • 15-212. Privy unlawful.
      • 15-213. Private sewer system.
      • 15-214. Same; permit.
      • 15-215. Same; inspection.
      • 15-216. Same; discharge.
      • 15-217. Same; additional requirements.
      • 15-218. Disposal of sewage.
      • 15-219. Damage to sewers.
      • 15-220. Natural outlet.
      • 15-221. Standards.
      • 15-222. Old building sewers.
      • 15-223. Mud, grease traps.
      • 15-224. Roof, foundation drains.
      • 15-225. Same; exception.
      • 15-226. Prohibited discharges.
      • 15-227. Bills.
      • 15-228. Delinquent accounts.
      • 15-229. Sewer service charge.
    • Article 3. Solid Waste
      • 15-301. Service established.
      • 15-302. Definitions.
      • 15-303. Collection.
      • 15-304. Contracts.
      • 15-305. Same; time of collection.
      • 15-306. Same; method of disposal.
      • 15-307. Duty of owner, occupant.
      • 15-308. Same; location.
      • 15-309. Bulk containers.
      • 15-310. Enter private premises.
      • 15-311. Ownership of solid waste.
      • 15-312. Wrapping garbage.
      • 15-313. Heavy, bulky waste.
      • 15-314. Construction and demolition.
      • 15-315. Hazardous materials.
      • 15-316. Prohibited practices.
      • 15-317. Objectionable waste.
      • 15-318. Unauthorized disposal.
      • 15-319. Unusual situations.
      • 15-320. Collection charges.
      • 15-321. Billing.
      • 15-322. Delinquent accounts.
      • 15-324. Severability.
    • Article 4. Storm Sewer Maintenance Fund
      • 15-401. Storm sewer maintenance fund; user fee.
      • 15-402. Storm sewer maintenance charges.
      • 15-403. Billing.
      • 15-404. Severability.
    • Article 5. Cross Connection Control
      • 15-501. Cross connections prohibited.
      • 15-502. Protective backflow devices required.
      • 15-503. Inspection.
      • 15-504. Protection from contaminants.
      • 15-505. Penalty provisions.
    • Article 6. Water Conservation
      • 15-601. Purpose.
      • 15-602. Definitions.
      • 15-603. Declaration of water watch.
      • 15-604. Declaration of water warning.
      • 15-605. Declaration of water emergency.
      • 15-606. Voluntary conservation measures.
      • 15-607. Mandatory conservation measures.
      • 15-608. Emergency water rates.
      • 15-609. Regulations.
      • 15-610. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
      • 15-611. Emergency termination.
      • 15-612. Severability.
  • CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • Article 1. Lakin-Deerfield-Kearny County Area Planning Commission
      • 16-101. Commission established.
      • 16-102. Membership.
      • 16-103. Organization; meetings, quorum; records.
      • 16-104. Functions and purposes.
      • 16-105. Area.
      • 16-106. Funds.
      • 16-107. Building-zoning official.
      • 16-108. Budget.
      • 16-109. Purchases.
      • 16-110. Planning and zoning actions.
      • 16-111. Validity.
      • 16-112. Approval.
    • Article 2. Zoning Regulations/Subdivision Regulations
      • 16-201. Regulations incorporated.
      • 16-202. Amendments.
      • 16-203. Same.
    • Article 3. Board of Zoning Appeals
      • 16-301. Board created.
      • 16-302. Vacancy.
      • 16-303. Officers.
      • 16-304. Rules and meetings.
      • 16-305. Powers, duties.
      • 16-306. Fee.
  • 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. 7
    • Charter Ordinance No. 8
  • APPENDIX B - FRANCHISES
    • Pioneer Telephone Association (Cable Franchise)
    • Pioneer Telephone Association (Telephone Franchise)
    • Midwest Energy, Inc. (Gas Franchise)
    • Wheatland Electric (Electric Franchise)
  • APPENDIX C - ZONING REGULATIONS
    • Article 1 Title and Purpose
      • SECTION 1-1 TITLE
      • SECTION 1-2 PURPOSE AND INTENT
      • SECTION 1-3 JURISDICTION
    • Article 2 Rules, Interpretations and Definitions
      • SECTION 2-1 RULES AND INTERPRETATIONS
      • SECTION 2-2 SEPARABILITY
      • SECTION 2-3 DEFINITIONS
    • Article 3 Districts and Boundaries
      • SECTION 3-1 DISTRICT CLASSIFICATIONS
      • SECTION 3-2 ZONING DISTRICT MAPS
      • SECTION 3-3 ANNEXATION
      • SECTION 3-4 RULES WHERE UNCERTAINTY MAY ARISE
      • SECTION 3-5 VARIANCES AND EXCEPTIONS REQUIRED
      • SECTION 3-6 VIOLATIONS CONTINUE
    • Article 4 Intent of Districts
      • SECTION 4-1 “A” AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-2 “R-1” LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-3 “R-2” MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-4 “R-3” HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-5 “CS” COUNTRYSIDE DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-6 “MHS” MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISION DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-7 “MP” MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-8 “C-1” OFFICE AND SERVICE BUSINESS DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-9 “C-2” RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-10 “C-3” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-11 “C-4” CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-12 “I-1” LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-13 “I-2” HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-14 “P” PUBLIC USE DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-15 “MU” MIXED USE DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-16 “PUD” PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-17 “FP-O” FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-18 “HO-O” HOUSING OPPORTUNITY OVERLAY DISTRICT
    • Article 5 Agricultural District (A)
      • SECTION 5-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 5-2 PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 5-3 CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 5-4 HOME OCCUPATIONS
      • SECTION 5-5 ACCESSORY USES
      • SECTION 5-6 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 5-7 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 5-8 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 5-9 MINIMUM LOT SIZE
    • Article 6 Residential Zoned Districts (R-1 : R-3)
      • SECTION 6-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 6-2 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
      • SECTION 6-3 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 6-4 HOME OCCUPATIONS
      • SECTION 6-5 INTENSITY OF USE
      • SECTION 6-6 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 6-7 ACCESSORY USES
      • SECTION 6-8 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 6-9 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 6-10 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 6-11 REMOVAL AND RELOCATION OF MANUFACTURED HOMES
    • Article 7 Countryside District (CS)
      • SECTION 7-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 7-2 PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 7-3 CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 7-4 ACCESSORY USES
      • SECTION 7-5 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 7-6 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 7-7 HEIGHT AND YARD REQUIREMENTS
    • ARTICLE 8 (Reserved For Future Use)
    • Article 9 Commercial Zoned Districts (C-1:C-4)
      • SECTION 9-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 9-2 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
      • SECTION 9-3 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 9-4 INTENSITY OF USE
      • SECTION 9-5 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 9-6DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      • SECTION 9-7 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 9-8 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 9-9 OFF-STREET LOADING AND UNLOADING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 9-10 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 9-11 TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS
    • Article 10 Central Business District (C-4)
      • SECTION 10-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 10-2 USE REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 10-3 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 10-4 HEIGHT, AREA AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 10-5 SIGN REGULATIONS
    • Article 11 Manufactured Home Subdivision District (MHS)
      • SECTION 11-1INTENT
      • SECTION 11-2PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 11-3CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 11-4INTENSITY OF USE
      • SECTION 11-5HEIGHT REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 11-6YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 11-7SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 11-8PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 11-9PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    • Article 12 Public Use District (P)
      • SECTION 12-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 12-2 PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 12-3 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 12-4 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 12-5 HEIGHT, AREA AND YARD REGULATIONS
    • Article 13 Manufactured Home Park District (MP)
      • SECTION 13-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 13-2 PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 13-3 CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 13-4 HOME OCCUPATIONS
      • SECTION 13-5 ACCESSORY USES
      • SECTION 13-6 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 13-7 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 13-8 APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
      • SECTION 13-9 FINAL PLAN
      • SECTION 13-10 DEVIATION FROM FINAL PLAN
      • SECTION 13-11 DISCONTINUANCE OF USE AS A MANUFACTURED HOME PARK
      • SECTION 13-12 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 13-13 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 13-14 VISIBLE LOT NUMBERS
    • ARTICLE 14 (Reserved For Future Use)
    • ARTICLE 15 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS (I-1 and I-2)
      • SECTION 15-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 15-2 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 15-3 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      • SECTION 15-4 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 15-5 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 15-6 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 15-7 LOADING AND UNLOADING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 15-8 SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
    • Article 16 Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay District
      • SECTION 16-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 16-2 GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • SECTION 16-3 SPECIFIC STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS
      • SECTION 16-4 APPLICATION PROCESS
      • SECTION 16-5 PRELIMINARY PLAN
      • SECTION 16-6 FINAL PLAN
      • SECTION 16-7 RECORDING
    • Article 17 Housing Opportunity Overlay District (HO-O)
      • SECTION 17-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 17-2 USES
      • SECTION 17-3 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 17-4 HEIGHT, AREA AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 17-5 ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES
    • Article 18 Mixed Use District (MU)
      • SECTION 18-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 18-2 PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 18-3 CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 18-4 HOME OCCUPATIONS
      • SECTION 18-5 ACCESSORY USES
      • SECTION 18-6 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS; DESIGN STANDARDS
      • SECTION 18-7 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 18-8 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 18-9 MINIMUM DISTRICT SIZE
    • Article 19 Wind Energy Conversion Systems
      • SECTION 19-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 19-2 DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 19-3 COMMERCIAL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS
      • SECTION 19-4 DOMESTIC WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS
    • Article 20 Supplemental District Regulations
      • SECTION 20-1 GENERAL
      • SECTION 20-2 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 20-3 NUMBER OF STRUCTURES ON A LOT
      • SECTION 20-4 SIGHT DISTANCES
      • SECTION 20-5 SCREENING FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL-ZONED PROPERTY
      • SECTION 20-6 TEMPORARY USES
      • SECTION 20-7 ACCESSORY USES
      • SECTION 20-8 ACCESSORY USES; ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
      • SECTION 20-9 FENCES
      • SECTION 20-10RESIDENTIAL-DESIGN MANUFACTURED HOUSING STANDARDS
      • SECTION 20-11 BUILDING SETBACKS
      • SECTION 20-12 HOME OCCUPATIONS
    • Article 21 Nonconformities
      • SECTION 21-1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • SECTION 21-2 NONCONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD
      • SECTION 21-3 NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
      • SECTION 21-4 NONCONFORMING USES
      • SECTION 21-5 NONCONFORMING MANUFACTURED HOMES
    • Article 22 Off-Street Parking, Loading and Unloading Regulations
      • SECTION 22-1 PURPOSE
      • SECTION 22-2 GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • SECTION 22-3 LAYOUT AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 22-4 PERMIT REQUIRED
      • SECTION 22-5 REQUIRED PARKING SPACES
      • SECTION 22-6 EXCEPTIONS GRANTED BY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
      • SECTION 22-7DESIGN STANDARDS
    • Article 23 Telecommunications Towers
      • SECTION 23-1 TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS; PERMITS
      • SECTION 23-2 FENCING AND SCREENING
      • SECTION 23-3 SETBACKS AND LANDSCAPING
      • SECTION 23-4 SECURITY
      • SECTION 23-5 ACCESS
      • SECTION 23-6 MAINTENANCE
      • SECTION 23-7 DESIGN
      • SECTION 23-8 CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
      • SECTION 23-9 FILING REQUIREMENT
      • SECTION 23-10 REVOCATION OF PERMIT
      • SECTION 23-11 TRANSFER OF PERMIT
      • SECTION 23-12 ABANDONMENT OF TOWER
    • ARTICLE 24 (Reserved For Future Use)
    • Article 25 Boards of Zoning Appeals and Administrative Variances
      • SECTION 25-1 BOARD ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE
      • SECTION 25-2 APPEALS
      • SECTION 25-3 VARIANCES
      • SECTION 25-4 EXCEPTIONS
      • SECTION 25-5 DETERMINATIONS OF BOARDS
      • SECTION 25-6 APPLICATIONS FOR BOARD HEARINGS
      • SECTION 25-7 PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED
      • SECTION 25-8 PERFORMANCE UPON GRANT OF VARIANCE OR EXCEPTION
      • SECTION 25-9 APPEALS FROM BOARD DECISIONS
      • SECTION 25-10 ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCES
    • Article 26 Amendment Procedures
      • SECTION 26-1 GENERAL AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURE
      • SECTION 26-2 TABLE OF LESSER CHANGE
      • SECTION 26-3 TIME OF PERFORMANCE IN REZONING
      • SECTION 26-4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
      • SECTION 26-5 FEES FOR REZONINGS AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    • Article 27 Signs
      • SECTION 27-1 DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 27-2 SIGNS EXCLUDED FROM REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 27-3. SIGNS PROHIBITED
      • SECTION 27-4 GENERAL SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 27-5 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R) SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 27-6 COUNTRYSIDE DISTRICT (CS) SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 27-7 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (A) SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 27-8 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 27-9 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 27-10 MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS
      • SECTION 27-11 BILLBOARDS/OFF-PREMISES SIGNS
      • SECTION 27-12 UNLAWFUL CUTTING OF TREES OR SHRUBS
      • SECTION 27-13 NONCONFORMING SIGNS
      • SECTION 27-14 AMORTIZATION OF NONCONFORMING SIGNS
    • Article 28 Enforcement, Violation and Penalty
      • SECTION 28-1 ENFORCEMENT
      • SECTION 28-2 INTERPRETATION AND CONFLICT
      • SECTION 28-3 VALIDITY
      • SECTION 28-4 REPEAL OF EXISTING REGULATIONS AND ACCRUED RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES
      • SECTION 28-5 PENALTIES
      • SECTION 28-6 EFFECTIVE DATE
    • Article 29 Floodplain Management
      • SECTION 29-1 FINDINGS
      • SECTION 29-2 PURPOSE
      • SECTION 29-3 GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • SECTION 29-4 ADMINISTRATION
      • SECTION 29-5 PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
      • SECTION 29-7 PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
      • SECTION 29-8 AMENDMENTS
      • SECTION 29-9 DEFINITIONS
    • Article 30 Site Plans
      • SECTION 30-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 30-2 APPLICABILITY
      • SECTION 30-3 AUTHORITY
      • SECTION 30-4 FILING FEE
      • SECTION 30-5 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 30-6 STANDARD OF REVIEW
      • SECTION 30-7 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  • APPENDIX D - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
    • Article 1 General Regulations
      • SECTION 1-1 TITLE
      • SECTION 1-2 PURPOSE
      • SECTION 1-3 AUTHORITY
      • SECTION 1-4 POLICY
      • SECTION 1-5 JURISDICTION
      • SECTION 1-6 APPLICABILITY
      • SECTION 1-7 EXEMPTIONS
      • SECTION 1-8 INTERPRETATIONS-CONFLICT
      • SECTION 1-9 VESTING OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
      • SECTION 1-10 APPROVALS NECESSARY FOR ACCEPTANCE OF SUBDIVISION PLATS
      • SECTION 1-11 ACCRUED RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES SAVED
      • SECTION 1-12 SEVERABILITY
      • SECTION 1-13 EFFECTIVE DATE
    • Article 2 Administration
      • SECTION 2-1 APPEALS
      • SECTION 2-2 PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, ACTIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT
      • SECTION 2-3 BUILDING PERMITS
      • SECTION 2-4 DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
      • SECTION 2- 5 DUTIES OF THE AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
      • SECTION 2- 6 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
      • SECTION 2-7 DUTIES OF THE UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
      • SECTION 2-8 ADOPTION, AMENDMENT OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
    • Article 3 Definitions
      • SECTION 3-1 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
      • SECTION 3-2 DEFINITIONS
    • Article 4 Subdivision Design Standards
      • SECTION 4-1 APPLICABILITY
      • SECTION 4-2 BLOCK STANDARDS
      • SECTION 4-3 STREET STANDARDS
      • SECTION 4-4 LOT STANDARDS
      • SECTION 4-5 EASEMENTS
      • SECTION 4-6 DESIGN TECHNIQUES
      • SECTION 4-7 ACCESS CONTROL
      • SECTION 4-8 LAND SUBJECT TO FLOODING
    • Article 5 (Reserved For Future Use)
    • Article 6 Submission and Approval of Plats
      • SECTION 6-1 PRE-APPLICATION
      • SECTION 6-2 MINOR PLATS
      • SECTION 6-3 PRELIMINARY PLATS
      • SECTION 6-4 FINAL PLAT
      • SECTION 6-5 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAT APPROVAL
    • Article 7 Improvements
      • SECTION 7-1 SUBDIVISION TYPES
      • SECTION 7-2 REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
      • SECTION 7-3 EXCEPTIONS FOR EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS
      • SECTION 7-4 WAIVERS
    • Article 8 Improvement Procedures
      • SECTION 8-1 GENERAL [RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE]
      • SECTION 8-2 SUBMISSION OF PETITIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS
      • SECTION 8-3 FINAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS
      • SECTION 8-4 CONTENT OF ENGINEERING DRAWINGS
      • SECTION 8-5 REVIEW OF PLANS
      • SECTION 8-6 APPROVAL BY PLANNING COMMISSION
      • SECTION 8-7 CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
      • SECTION 8-8 CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION
      • SECTION 8-9 CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION PROCEDURES
      • SECTION 8-10 FINAL INSPECTION
      • SECTION 8-11 REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION AND GOVERNING BODY
      • SECTION 8-12 ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS
    • Article 9 Guarantee of Installation of Improvements
      • SECTION 9-1 GUARANTEE OF INSTALLATION
      • SECTION 9-2 OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
    • Article 10 Variances and Exceptions
      • SECTION 10-1 VARIANCES AND EXCEPTIONS
    • Article 11 Lot Splits
      • SECTION 11-1 OBJECTIVE
      • SECTION 11-2 APPROVAL OF LOT SPLITS; APPLICATION PROCEDURE
      • SECTION 11-3 APPROVAL GUIDELINES
      • SECTION 11-4 STAFF REVIEW AND ACTION
      • SECTION 11-5 FILING FEE
      • SECTION 11-6 APPEALS
    • Article 12 Vacations and Corrections
      • SECTION 12-1 REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION BY PLANNING COMMISSION
      • SECTION 12-2 VACATION OF UNRECORDED PLAT
      • SECTION 12-3 CORRECTION OF PLATTING ERRORS
      • SECTION 12-4 VACATION OF STREETS, ALLEYS, EASEMENTS AND PLATS
  • APPENDIX E - ZONING MAP OF DEERFIELD