• CODE OF THE CITY OF GARNETT, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 4248
    • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
    • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
    • COMPARATIVE TABLE – PRIOR 1961 CODE TO NEW 2023 CODE
    • 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. Territorial Limits
      • 1-201. Territorial limits
    • Article 3. Governing Body
      • 1-301. Governing Body; titles.
      • 1-302. Powers generally.
      • 1-303. Titles.
      • 1-304. Chairman; mayor.
      • 1-305. Order of business.
      • 1-306. Meetings.
      • 1-307. Ordinances.
      • 1-308. Offices and salaries.
      • 1-309. Appoint City Manager.
      • 1-310. Members not to interfere.
      • 1-311. Departments.
    • Article 4. Reserved
    • Article 5. City Manager
      • 1-501. Powers and term of City Manager.
      • 1-502. Qualifications.
      • 1-503. Salary; bond.
      • 1-504. Duties of manager.
      • 1-505. Countersigns warrants.
    • Article 6. Administrative Departments
      • 1-601. Departments created.
      • 1-602. Departmental divisions; officers, boards employees.
      • 1-603. Department of Law.
      • 1-604. Department of Service.
      • 1-605. Department of Public Welfare.
      • 1-606. Department of Safety.
      • 1-607. Department of Finance.
      • 1-608. Department of Utilities.
      • 1-609. Additional departments.
      • 1-610. Manager may act in any capacity.
    • Article 7. Oaths And Bonds
      • 1-701. Officer’s oath.
      • 1-702. Bond of Commissioners.
      • 1-703. Bonds of certain officers required.
      • 1-704. Condition of bonds.
      • 1-705. Approval of bonds.
      • 1-706. Premiums.
    • Article 8. Employee Classification and Policies
      • 1-801. Creation.
      • 1-802. Rules; regulations.
      • 1-803. Appointment.
      • 1-804. Classification compensation plan.
    • Article 9. Investment of Public Funds
      • 1-901. Purpose and goals.
      • 1-902. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
      • 1-903. Definitions.
      • 1-904. Investment of idle funds.
      • 1-905. Procedures and restrictions.
      • 1-906. Custody and safekeeping.
      • 1-907. Sale or transfer.
      • 1-908. Interest on time deposits.
    • Article 10. Tourism Advisory Board
      • 1-1001. Creation and establishment.
      • 1-1002. Term of office.
      • 1-1003. Compensation.
      • 1-1004. Duties and responsibilities.
      • 1-1005. Organization and operation.
    • Article 11. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
      • 1-1101. Transient guest tax.
      • 1-1102. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
      • 1-1103. Wastewater fund.
      • 1-1104. Tax refund reserve fund.
      • 1-1105. Tax refund litigation fund.
      • 1-1106. Collection fee assessed on debts and obligations.
    • Article 12. Steering Committee
      • 1-1201 Creation and establishment.
      • 1-1202. Term of office.
      • 1-1203. Compensation.
      • 1-1204. Duties and responsibilities.
      • 1-1205. Organization and operation.
      • 1-1206. Media.
  • CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL
    • Article 1. Dogs
      • 2-101. Definitions.
      • 2-102. Vaccination and registration required.
      • 2-103. Annual registration.
      • 2-104. Registration fees.
      • 2-105. Late registration fees; exceptions.
      • 2-106. Registration procedure.
      • 2-107. Exception to registration; requirements for visiting dogs.
      • 2-108. Running at large prohibited.
      • 2-109. Dogfighting.
      • 2-110. Keeping vicious dogs prohibited.
      • 2-111. Trespass.
      • 2-112. Unspayed female dogs; confinement during heat.
      • 2-113. Noisy dogs.
      • 2-114. Cruelty to dogs unlawful.
      • 2-115. Transfer fee.
      • 2-116. Impoundment; disposition.
      • 2-117. Impoundment or confinement of dogs suspected of rabies or which have bitten.
      • 2-118. Rabies; state of emergency; publication notice.
      • 2-119. Tranquilizer gun authorized; killing authorized under certain conditions.
      • 2-120. Breaking pound.
      • 2-121. Right of entry.
      • 2-122. Penalty.
      • 2-123. Maximum number of dogs.
    • Article 2. Dangerous Dogs
      • 2-201. Definitions.
      • 2-202. Seizure; impoundment; keeping of dangerous dogs.
      • 2-203. Restrictions on keeping dangerous dogs.
      • 2-204. Dangerous dog; running at large.
      • 2-205. Dangerous dog; attack on human or other.
      • 2-206. Dangerous dog; court’s general authority.
      • 2-207. General penalty provisions.
    • Article 3. Cats
      • 2-301. Definitions.
      • 2-302. Vaccination and registration required.
      • 2-303. Annual registration.
      • 2-304. Registration fees.
      • 2-305. Late registration fees; exceptions.
      • 2-306. Registration procedure.
      • 2-307. Exception to registration; requirements for visiting cats.
      • 2-308. Trespass and damage
      • 2-309. Confinement of certain cats during estrus.
      • 2-310. Transfer fee.
      • 2-311. Impoundment; disposition.
      • 2-312. Impoundment or confinement of rabies suspects.
      • 2-313. Rabies; state of emergency; publication notice.
      • 2-314. Tranquilizer gun and traps authorized; killing authorized under certain conditions.
      • 2-315. Breaking pound.
      • 2-316. Right of entry.
      • 2-317. Penalty.
      • 2-318. Maximum number of cats.
    • Article 4. Animals Other Than Dogs And Cats
      • 2-401. Penalty.
      • 2-402. Running at large; trespass.
      • 2-403. Duties of City Manager.
      • 2-404. Notice of impounding.
      • 2-405. Herding within limits of city.
      • 2-406. Care of animals.
      • 2-407. Domestic animal may be claimed by owner.
      • 2-408. Reserved.
      • 2-409. Fees.
      • 2-410. Record to be kept.
      • 2-411. Reserved.
      • 2-412. Reserved.
      • 2-413. Unlawful to drive animals into city.
      • 2-414. Reserved.
      • 2-415. Running at large of poultry.
      • 2-416. Maintaining swine; certain exceptions.
      • 2-417. Exception.
      • 2-418. Exotic animals.
      • 2-419. Cruelty to animals unlawful.
  • CHAPTER 3. BEVERAGES
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 3-101. Definitions.
      • 3-102. Restriction on location.
      • 3-103. Minors on premises.
      • 3-104. Consumption on public property.
      • 3-105. Public sale; consumption.
      • 3-106. Open container.
      • 3-107. Consumption while driving.
      • 3-108. Identification card.
      • 3-109. Underage purchaser.
    • Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
      • 3-201. Definitions; sale at retail requires license.
      • 3-202. License and permit fees.
      • 3-203. License granted; denied.
      • 3-204. Purchase or possession of enhanced cereal malt beverages by certain persons, or sale of same to certain persons prohibited.
      • 3-205. Location of premises.
      • 3-206. Certain sales on credit prohibited.
      • 3-207. License fee.
      • 3-208. Purchase or possession of enhanced cereal malt beverages by certain persons, or sale of same to certain persons prohibited.
      • 3-209. License suspension/revocation by Governing Body.
      • 3-210. Location of premises.
      • 3-211. Business operating regulations.
      • 3-212. Suspension or revocation of licenses for licensee’s refusal to permit inspection.
    • 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. Caterers
      • 3-601. License required.
      • 3-602. License fee.
      • 3-603. Business regulations.
      • 3-604. Notice to Chief of Police.
    • Article 7. Temporary Permits
      • 3-701. Permit required.
      • 3-702. Permit fee.
      • 3-703. City temporary permit.
      • 3-704. Permit regulations.
  • CHAPTER 4. BUILDING REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. Building Codes
      • 4-101. Adoption of building, residential, and existing building codes.
      • 4-102. Office of inspection; building permit fee.
      • 4-103. Duty to enforce.
    • Article 2. Electrical Code
      • 4-201. Adoption of National Electrical Code.
      • 4-202. Office of inspection; electric permit fee.
      • 4-203. Additional provisions.
    • Article 3. Plumbing Code
      • 4-301. Adoption of plumbing code.
      • 4-302. Office of inspection; plumbing permit fee
      • 4-303. Additional regulations for water supply and distribution.
      • 4-304. Additional regulations for sanitary drainage.
    • Article 4. Mechanical Code
      • 4-401. Adoption of mechanical code.
      • 4-402. Office of inspection; mechanical permit fee.
      • 4-403. Duty to enforce.
    • Article 5. Fuel Gas Code
      • 4-501. Adoption of fuel gas code.
      • 4-502. Office of inspection; gas permit fee.
      • 4-503. Additional regulations for gas supply and distribution.
    • Article 6. Private Sewage Disposal Code
      • 4-601. Adoption of private sewage disposal code.
    • Article 7. Property Maintenance Code
      • 4-701. Adoption of property maintenance code.
      • 4-702. Office of inspection and enforcement; penalty for violation.
      • 4-703. Coordination with existing code provisions.
    • Article 8. Manufactured Housing
      • 4-801. Compliance with codes.
      • 4-802. Inspection.
      • 4-803. Additional requirements.
      • 4-804. Fee.
      • 4-805. Violation; penalty.
    • Article 9. Moving Buildings
      • 4-901. Permit.
      • 4-902. Application for permit.
      • 4-903. Notice. Payment.
      • 4-904. Route.
      • 4-905. Lights.
      • 4-906. Bond.
      • 4-907. Penalty.
    • Article 10. Stormwater Management
      • 4-1001. Purpose.
      • 4-1002. Engineering study required.
      • 4-1003. Hydrological criteria and methods.
      • 4-1004. Easements.
      • 4-1005. Maintenance responsibility; inspections.
      • 4-1006. Stormwater detention facility requirements.
      • 4-1007. Drainage study requirements.
      • 4-1008. Stormwater pollution prevention plan.
      • 4-1009. Penalty.
      • 4-1010. Coordination with stormwater provisions of the plumbing code.
    • Article 11. License Requirements
      • 4-1101. License required; reciprocity.
      • 4-1102. Class of license.
      • 4-1103. Applications.
      • 4-1104. Liability insurance required.
      • 4-1105. Examination.
      • 4-1106. Forfeiture and term.
  • CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. Fair Housing Policy
      • 5-101. Policy.
      • 5-102. Definitions.
      • 5-103. Unlawful practice.
      • 5-104. Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing.
      • 5-105. Discrimination in the financing of housing.
      • 5-106. Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services.
      • 5-107. Exemption.
      • 5-108. Administration.
      • 5-109. Education and conciliation.
      • 5-110. Enforcement.
      • 5-111. Investigations; subpoenas; giving of evidence.
      • 5-112. Enforcement by private persons.
      • 5-113 Interference, coercion, or intimidation.
      • 5-114. Severability of provisions.
      • 5-115. Prevention of intimidation in fair housing cases.
      • 5-116. Authority.
    • Article 2. Solicitors
      • 5-201. Definitions.
      • 5-202. License required; exceptions.
      • 5-203. Revocation of license.
      • 5-204. Receipts.
      • 5-205. License fees.
      • 5-206. Where soliciting prohibited.
      • 5-207. Exhibition of license required.
    • Article 3. Mobile Food Vendors
      • 5-301. Mobile food vendor’s license required.
      • 5-302. Mobile food vendor application for license; annual fee required.
      • 5-303. Mobile food unit standards of operation and restrictions.
      • 5-304. Mobile food vendor license revocation.
      • 5-305. Mobile food vendor license exceptions.
      • 5-306. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
    • Article 1. Governing Body
      • 6-101. Elections.
      • 6-102. Terms of Commissioners; transition; method of election; candidacy.
      • 6-103. No primary elections.
      • 6-104. Non-partisan elections.
    • Article 2. Wards
      • 6-201. Division of wards.
      • 6-202. First ward.
      • 6-203. Second ward.
      • 6-204. Third ward.
      • 6-205. Fourth ward.
  • CHAPTER 7. FIRE
    • Article 1. Fire Department
      • 7-101. Organization.
      • 7-102. Appointment of Fire Chief; authority.
      • 7-103. Reserve firefighters.
      • 7-104. Compensation.
    • Article 2. Fire Prevention Code
      • 7-201. International fire code incorporated.
      • 7-202. Office of inspection.
      • 7-203. Penalty for violation of fire code.
    • Article 3. Explosives
      • 7-301. Selling restrictions.
      • 7-302. Certain locations of sale prohibited.
      • 7-303. Exploding; firing on designated days and at designated times.
      • 7-304. Exploding, firing; location restrictions.
      • 7-305. Illegal fireworks and explosives.
      • 7-306. Industrial purposes; exception.
    • Article 4. Smoke And Fire Alarms
      • 7-401. Definitions.
      • 7-402. Installation required.
      • 7-403. Smoke alarm required.
      • 7-404. Inspection and enforcement.
      • 7-405. Violation, penalty.
  • CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • Article 1. Board Of Health
      • 8-101. Board of Health created; personnel.
      • 8-102. Appointment of board; term of office.
      • 8-103. Powers of board.
      • 8-104. Mayor chairman of board.
      • 8-105. Quorum.
    • Article 2. Nuisances
      • 8-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
      • 8-202. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-203. Right of entry.
      • 8-204. Notice.
      • 8-205. Same; manner of notice.
      • 8-206. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-207. Abatement.
      • 8-208. Costs assessed.
      • 8-209. Hearing.
    • Article 3. Weeds
      • 8-301. Weeds to be removed.
      • 8-302. Definitions.
      • 8-303. Public officer; notice to remove.
      • 8-304. Abatement of weeds; costs assessed and penalty for nonpayment; assessment of such costs against land.
      • 8-305. Right of entry.
      • 8-306. Unlawful interference; penalty.
      • 8-307. Noxious weeds.
      • 8-308. Issuance of annual permit for agricultural use.
    • Article 4. Dangerous Structures
      • 8-401. Existence declared.
      • 8-402. Definitions.
      • 8-403. City Manager to enforce.
      • 8-404. Petition; complaint.
      • 8-405. Dangerous conditions.
      • 8-406. Service of complaint.
      • 8-407. Appeal.
      • 8-408. Powers of City Manager.
      • 8-409. Powers of city.
      • 8-410. Penalty.
    • Article 5. Insurance Proceeds Lien
      • 8-501. Scope and application.
      • 8-502. Lien created; encumbrances; payment on prorata basis.
      • 8-503. Procedure.
      • 8-504. Fund created; deposit of monies.
      • 8-505. Duties of city upon receipt of insurance proceeds.
      • 8-506. Removal of structure; application of funds; excess monies.
      • 8-507. How applied; City Manager to adopt regulations.
      • 8-508. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-509. Immunity granted insurers; when.
      • 8-510. City Clerk; duty to notify.
    • Article 6. Environmental Code
      • 8-601. Title.
      • 8-602. Legislative finding of fact.
      • 8-603. Purpose.
      • 8-604. Rules of construction.
      • 8-605. Definitions.
      • 8-606. Public officer.
      • 8-607. Enforcement standards.
      • 8-608. Unlawful acts.
      • 8-609. Order of violation.
      • 8-610. Penalty.
      • 8-611. Abatement.
      • 8-612. Hearing.
      • 8-613. Appeals.
      • 8-614. Costs assessed.
      • 8-615. Construction.
    • Article 7. Minimum Housing Code
      • 8-701. Title.
      • 8-702. General.
      • 8-703. Declaration of policy.
      • 8-704. Definitions.
      • 8-705. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
      • 8-706. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
      • 8-707. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
      • 8-708. Designation of unfit dwellings.
      • 8-709. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
      • 8-710. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
      • 8-711. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
      • 8-712. Notice of violations; procedures.
      • 8-713. Public officer; authority.
      • 8-714. Governing Body; authority.
      • 8-715. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
      • 8-716. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
      • 8-717. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
      • 8-718. Governing Body; appeals.
      • 8-719. Right of petition.
    • Article 8. Junked Motor Vehicles On Private Property
      • 8-801. Findings of Governing Body.
      • 8-802. Definitions.
      • 8-803. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
      • 8-804. Public officer.
      • 8-805. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-806. Same; right of entry.
      • 8-807. Order of violation.
      • 8-808. Same; contents.
      • 8-809. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-810. Abatement.
      • 8-811. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
      • 8-812. Hearing.
      • 8-813. Costs assessed.
  • CHAPTER 9. MUNICIPAL COURT
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 9-101. Reserved.
      • 9-102. Reserved.
      • 9-103. Collection and transfer of fines.
      • 9-104. Reserved.
      • 9-105. Reserved.
      • 9-106. Witness fees and expenses.
      • 9-107. Court costs.
  • CHAPTER 10. POLICE
    • Article 1. Police Department
      • 10-101. Department created.
      • 10-102. Duties.
      • 10-103. Witness fee.
      • 10-104. Rules and regulations.
      • 10-105. Matron.
      • 10-106. Rewards.
    • 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 Public Offense Code
      • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
      • 11-102. Omissions.
    • Article 2. Local Provisions
      • 11-201. Assisting an officer.
      • 11-202. Use of sidewalks restricted.
      • 11-203. Unlawful posting of pictures and advertisements.
      • 11-204. Littering.
      • 11-205. Loitering on or about school premises.
      • 11-206. Disturb the peace; schools; libraries.
      • 11-207. Possession of alcoholic beverage.
      • 11-208. Public defecation.
      • 11-209. Possession of alcoholic beverage by certain persons.
      • 11-210. Loitering on or about business premises.
      • 11-211. Tampering with utility equipment.
      • 11-212. Obtaining any municipal utility services by temporary interconnection.
      • 11-213. Abandoned containers.
      • 11-214. Curfew.
      • 11-215. Plastic bags or coverings.
      • 11-216. Aerial interference.
      • 11-217. Public nudity.
    • Article 3. Certain Materials Unlawful
      • 11-301. Inhalation unlawful; exceptions.
      • 11-302. Possession.
      • 11-303. Sale.
      • 11-304. Definition.
      • 11-305. Violation; penalty.
  • CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • Article 1. Parks And Recreation
      • 12-101. Department of parks and recreation.
      • 12-102. Director of parks and recreation.
      • 12-103. Parks and recreation advisory board.
      • 12-104. Terms of office; vacancies.
      • 12-105. Duties of parks and recreation advisory board:
      • 12-106. Organization of parks and recreation advisory board.
      • 12-107. Reports.
    • Article 2. Use Of City Parks
      • 12-201. Purpose.
      • 12-202. Injuring park and lake property.
      • 12-203. Firearms.
      • 12-204. Quiet time to be observed.
      • 12-205. Sanitary uses.
      • 12-206. Fires.
      • 12-207. Dogs in park.
      • 12-208. Speed limits.
      • 12-209. Operators of motorized, nonhighway vehicles required to be issued permit.
      • 12-210. Motorized, nonhighway vehicle operating regulations.
      • 12-211. Swimming generally prohibited; certain exceptions.
      • 12-212. Hunting.
      • 12-213. Fishing.
      • 12-214. Boating.
      • 12-215. Boating regulations.
      • 12-216. Speedboats; waterskiing.
      • 12-217. Operating boat at operator’s risk.
      • 12-218. Duck blinds.
      • 12-219. Going upon ice on the surface of lakes prohibited.
      • 12-220. Vehicles on grass in city parks.
      • 12-221. Camping in city parks.
      • 12-222. Riding or leading horses.
      • 12-223. Violation: penalty
      • 12-224. Gun range regulations.
      • 12-225. Roller skating on roadways.
    • Article 3. Cemetery
      • 12-301. Definitions.
      • 12-302. Name of city owned cemetery.
      • 12-303. Administration; City Clerk’s duties.
      • 12-304. Administration; appointment of sexton; duties.
      • 12-305. Conditions of lot purchases.
      • 12-306. Purchase procedure.
      • 12-307. Resale of cemetery lots.
      • 12-308. Cemetery lots, purchase price.
      • 12-309. Establishment of regular perpetual care fund.
      • 12-310. Certain areas limited to specific types of burials.
      • 12-311. Cemetery service charges.
      • 12-312. Funeral director’s responsibilities for burial fees.
      • 12-313. Monuments; markers.
      • 12-314. Maintenance, regular care.
      • 12-315. Cemetery fund.
      • 12-316. Regulations.
      • 12-317. Reopening graves; disinterment; permits; fees.
      • 12-318. Financial responsibility of city for property damage.
      • 12-319. Penalty.
    • Article 4. Crystal Lake
      • 12-401. Certain boats permitted.
      • 12-402. Boats with motors prohibited.
      • 12-403. Camping; overnight parking.
    • Article 5. Temporary Structures On Public Grounds
      • 12-501. Construction; erection.
      • 12-502. Structures on vehicles.
      • 12-503. Penalty.
    • Article 6. Library Board
      • 12-601. Appointment; term of office; qualifications.
      • 12-602. Organization and powers of board; creation, appointment and duties of standing committee for artwork.
      • 12-603. Damaging or retaining library property.
      • 12-604. Vacancies.
    • Article 7. Airport Advisory Board
      • 12-701. Establishment.
      • 12-702. Composition.
      • 12-703. Terms of office.
      • 12-704. Qualifications.
      • 12-705. Compensation.
      • 12-706. Organization.
      • 12-707. Meetings.
    • Article 8. City Land Bank
      • 12-801. Purpose.
      • 12-802. Definitions.
      • 12-803. Land Bank established; governed by a board of trustees; appointment, terms or trustees; dissolution of bank.
      • 12-804. Board of Trustees; powers and duties.
      • 12-805. Same; organization.
      • 12-806. Land Bank; operational requirements.
  • CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
    • Article 1. Sidewalks
      • 13-101. Sidewalk grade.
      • 13-102. Building against curb.
      • 13-103. Obstruction of sidewalks unlawful; certain exceptions; permits for temporary conditions.
    • Article 2. Removal Of Snow And/Or Ice
      • 13-201. Snow and ice to be removed.
      • 13-202. Exception; alternate remedy.
      • 13-203. Removal may be made by the city.
    • Article 3. Tree Advisory Board
      • 13-301. Creation and establishment.
      • 13-302. Term of office.
      • 13-303. Compensation.
      • 13-304. Duties and responsibilities.
      • 13-305. Operation.
    • Article 4. Trees And Shrubbery
      • 13-401. Short title.
      • 13-402. Definitions.
      • 13-403. Responsibility of forester.
      • 13-404. Planting procedures.
      • 13-405. Tree protection.
      • 13-406. Public tree care.
      • 13-407. Trimming; corner clearance.
      • 13-408. Interference with city forester.
      • 13-409. Rules; regulations.
    • Article 5. Numbering Of Buildings
      • 13-501. All buildings to be numbered.
      • 13-502. Manner of numbering east and west.
      • 13-503. Manner of numbering north and south.
    • Article 6. Street Lighting
      • 13-601. Purpose.
      • 13-602. Procedure for streetlight installation.
      • 13-603. Installation and assumption of financial responsibility.
    • Article 7. Pole Lease Agreements
      • 13-701. Approval of pole lease agreements.
      • 13-702. Right to provide services granted.
      • 13-703. Use of public ways granted.
      • 13-704. Changes required by public improvements.
      • 13-705. Power of city to require removal.
      • 13-706. Unauthorized connections.
      • 13-707. Subject to laws of City.
  • CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
    • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
      • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
      • 14-102. Omissions.
      • 14-103. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 14-104. Penalty; schedule of fines.
      • 14-105. Traffic control devices; placement and maintenance.
    • Article 2. Speed Limits
      • 14-201. Maximum limits.
    • Article 3. School Zones
      • 14-301. School zones designated.
      • 14-302. Speed limit fixed; applicable times.
      • 14-303. Penalty.
    • Article 4. Local Traffic Regulations
      • 14-401. Street barriers.
      • 14-402. Through streets.
      • 14-403. One-way streets and alleys designated.
      • 14-404. Careless driving.
    • Article 5. Parking Restrictions
      • 14-501. No parking.
      • 14-502. Time limit.
      • 14-503. Angle parking designated.
      • 14-504. Handicapped parking stalls designated.
      • 14-505. Maximum time limit for parking in commercial areas designated.
      • 14-506. Parking recreational vehicles on residential streets.
    • Article 6. Trucks
      • 14-601. Truck route.
      • 14-602. Truck defined.
      • 14-603. Designation of truck routes.
      • 14-604. Further restrictions; exceptions.
      • 14-605. Penalty.
    • Article 7. Golf Carts
      • 14-701. Definition.
      • 14-702. Operation of golf carts on public ways.
      • 14-703. Valid driver’s license required; separate penalty for violation.
      • 14-704. Insurance required; separate penalty for violation.
      • 14-705. Penalty.
    • Article 8. Special Use Vehicles
      • 14-801. Definition.
      • 14-802. Operation of work site utility vehicles on public ways.
      • 14-803. Valid driver’s license required; separate penalty for violation.
      • 14-804. Insurance required; separate penalty for violation.
      • 14-805. Penalty.
      • 14-806. Operation of micro utility trucks on public ways.
    • Article 9. Railroads
      • 14-901. Speed limit.
      • 14-902. Stopping at intersections.
      • 14-903. Maintenance of crossings, culverts, water ways.
      • 14-904. Compliance required
      • 14-905. Failure to comply.
      • 14-906. Sea level elevations of grade crossings.
    • Article 10. Abandoned Motor Vehicles On Public Property
      • 14-1001. Definitions.
      • 14-1002. Impounding vehicles.
      • 14-1003. Storage.
      • 14-1004. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
      • 14-1005. Impoundment after request to leave to leave motor vehicle.
      • 14-1006. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
      • 14-1007. Hearing.
      • 14-1008. Charges constitute a lien.
      • 14-1009. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
      • 14-1010. Redemption.
      • 14-1011. Sale proceeds.
      • 14-1012. Statutory procedures.
      • 14-1013. Implementation of article.
      • 14-1014. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
    • Article 11. Traffic Regulations On Private Property
      • 14-1101. Traffic regulations on private property.
  • CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
    • Article 1. Water Department
      • 15-101. General regulations.
      • 15-102. Application.
      • 15-103. Meters required; deposit.
      • 15-104. Authority to turn water on.
      • 15-105. Unlawful use of water.
      • 15-106. Wasting water.
      • 15-107. Repair of service pipes.
      • 15-108. Right of entry.
      • 15-109. Requirements and specifications.
      • 15-110. Laying of pipe.
      • 15-111. Stop and waste cocks.
      • 15-112. Excavations.
      • 15-113. Filling excavations.
      • 15-114. Hydrants and fountains.
      • 15-115. Industrial hydrants.
      • 15-116. Fire hydrants.
      • 15-117. Size of taps.
      • 15-118. Number of meters used.
      • 15-119. Cost of connection.
      • 15-120. Protection of meters.
      • 15-121. Installation of meters.
      • 15-122. Examination of meters.
      • 15-123. Leakage to be reported.
      • 15-124. Injury to city property.
      • 15-125. Clerk to collect payments.
      • 15-126. Delinquent bills.
    • Article 2. Cross-Connection Control
      • 15-201. General information.
      • 15-202. Responsibilities.
      • 15-203. Definitions; air gap separation.
      • 15-204. Uncontrolled cross-connections prohibited.
      • 15-205. Prevention devices required.
      • 15-206. Installation.
      • 15-207. Inspection.
      • 15-208. Testing, maintenance and repair of backflow prevention devices.
      • 15-209. Unlawful acts.
      • 15-210. Penalties.
      • 15-211. Authority to promulgate and enforce regulations.
    • Article 3. Sewer Connections
      • 15-301. Connection to sewer.
      • 15-302. Application for permit.
      • 15-304. City may connect.
      • 15-305. Taps; connections made by authorized personnel.
    • Article 4. Sewer Regulations
      • 15-401. Definitions.
      • 15-402. Use of public sewers required.
      • 15-403. Permits.
      • 15-404. Building sewers and connections.
      • 15-405. Use of the public sewers.
      • 15-406. Protection from damage.
      • 15-407. Powers and authority of inspectors.
      • 15-408. Penalties.
      • 15-409. Sewer construction; main extensions.
    • Article 5. Utility Service Connection Fees
      • 15-501. Water utility connection fees.
      • 15-502. Electric utility connection fees.
      • 15-503. Gas utility connection fees.
      • 15-504. Sewer utility connection fees.
      • 15-505. Utility reconnection charges.
      • 15-506. Changes in utility service connections.
      • 15-507. Utility meters required to be located in accessible locations; procedures for removal and relocation of noncomplying utility meters.
      • 15-508. Application for utility services; definition of customer.
      • 15-509. Additional services charges to apply in certain cases.
      • 15-510. Replacement of gas lines.
    • Article 6. Utilities Security Deposits
      • 15-601. Utilities security deposit required; purpose stated.
      • 15-602. Form of security deposit.
      • 15-603. Amount of deposits.
      • 15-604. Interest paid on deposits.
      • 15-605. Refunding of deposits.
      • 15-606. Service begun upon deposit being made.
      • 15-607. Disposition of unclaimed utility security deposits.
    • Article 7. Electric, Gas and Water Rates
      • 15-701. Gas utility service; classification of users.
      • 15-702. Gas service; periodic rates.
      • 15-703. Rates for gas utility service.
      • 15-704. Electrical service; classification of users.
      • 15-705. Electric service; periodic rates.
      • 15-706a. Electric service; fuel cost rate adjustment.
      • 15-706b. Electric service; renewable parallel generation permitted for certain customers; fees and rate credit for the same.
      • 15-707. Water utility service; classification of users; rates.
      • 15-708. Rates outside city.
      • 15-709. Delinquency date and charges.
      • 15-710. Shutoff policy.
      • 15-711. Enforcement of payment of utility bills.
      • 15-712. Utility restoration policy.
      • 15-713. Connection or disconnection of utility services.
      • 15-714. Temporary connection and disconnection of utility services for testing.
      • 15-715. Terms and conditions of service.
    • Article 8. Sewer Service Charges
      • 15-801. Sewer service charges established.
      • 15-802. Delinquent charges placed on tax rolls; lien upon real property.
      • 15-803. Service charges payable to clerk.
      • 15-804. Monthly charges.
      • 15-805. When no service charge.
      • 15-806. Right to inspect.
      • 15-807. Periodic charges; effective date.
      • 15-808. Revenue placed in separate fund.
      • 15-809. Responsibility of user.
      • 15-810. Penalty.
    • Article 9. Utility Main And Public Street Extension Policy
      • 15-901. Purpose.
      • 15-902. Definitions.
      • 15-903. General provisions for main extension.
      • 15-904. Electric service.
      • 15-905. Street improvement.
      • 15-906. Water and gas service.
    • Article 10. New Utility Connection Standards
      • 15-1001. Definitions.
      • 15-1002. Certificate of compliance required.
      • 15-1003. Heating and cooling standards.
    • Article 11. Water Conservation
      • 15-1101. Definitions and classifications.
      • 15-1102. Response to water supply shortage.
      • 15-1103. Restrictions and prohibitions.
      • 15-1104. Promulgation and imposition of regulations.
      • 15-1105. Penalty.
      • 15-1106. Disconnections.
      • 15-1107. Emergency water rates.
    • Article 12. Solid Waste Regulations
      • 15-1201. Definitions.
      • 15-1202. Collection of solid waste; interference.
      • 15-1203. Duty of owner or occupant; containers; location thereof.
      • 15-1204. Wrapping of garbage.
      • 15-1205. Miscellaneous waste provisions.
      • 15-1206. Hazardous wastes.
      • 15-1207. Ownership of refuse materials:
      • 15-1208. Accumulation of refuse, garbage and other wastes.
      • 15-1209. Burying of refuse.
      • 15-1210. Burning of refuse.
      • 15-1211. Unauthorized disposal.
      • 15-1212. Use of public property prohibited.
      • 15-1213. Unauthorized deposit.
      • 15-1214. Permits.
      • 15-1215. Service fees.
      • 15-1216. Request for service.
      • 15-1217. No refuse; presumption.
      • 15-1218. Partial service; exceptions.
      • 15-1219. Failure to pay bill.
      • 15-1220. Construction areas and special conditions.
      • 15-1221. Accumulation of leaves, brush or other yard wastes.
      • 15-1222. Adopt regulations.
      • 15-1223. Penalty.
    • Article 13. Utilities Advisory Committee
      • 15-1301. Establishment.
      • 15-1302. Appointment.
      • 15-1303. Term of office.
      • 15-1304. Qualifications.
      • 15-1305. Duties.
      • 15-1306. Compensation.
      • 15-1307. Organization of committee.
      • 15-1308. Meetings.
      • 15-1309. Expenses.
  • CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • Article 1. Planning Commission
      • 16-101. Appointment; terms.
      • 16-102. Meetings.
      • 16-103. Organization.
      • 16-104. Duties.
      • 16-105. Duties of clerk.
      • 16-106. Simultaneous membership permitted.
    • Article 2. Board of Zoning Appeals
      • 16-201. Appointment; terms.
      • 16-202. Term; vacancy.
      • 16-203. Powers.
    • Article 3. Location of Structures And Boxcars
      • 16-301. Illegal act.
      • 16-302. Petition.
      • 16-303. Action on petition.
      • 16-304. Rejection of petition.
    • Article 4. Flood Damage Prevention
      • 16-401. Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, and Purposes.
      • 16-402. General Provisions.
      • 16-403. Administration.
      • 16-404. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction.
      • 16-405. Floodplain Management Variance Procedures.
      • 16-406. Violations.
      • 16-407. Amendments.
      • 16-408. Definitions.
  • 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
    • Charter Ordinance No. 9
    • Charter Ordinance No. 10
    • Charter Ordinance No. 11
    • Charter Ordinance No. 12
    • Charter Ordinance No. 13
    • Charter Ordinance No. 15
    • Charter Ordinance No. 16
    • Charter Ordinance No. 17
    • Charter Ordinance No. 18
    • Charter Ordinance No. 19
    • Charter Ordinance No. 20
    • Charter Ordinance No. 21
    • Charter Ordinance No. 22
    • Charter Ordinance No. 23
    • Charter Ordinance No. 24
    • Charter Ordinance No. 25
    • Charter Ordinance No. 27
    • Charter Ordinance No. 28
    • Charter Ordinance No. 29
    • Charter Ordinance No. 30
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • Ordinance No. 2509
    • Ordinance No. 3153
    • Ordinance No. 3194
    • Ordinance No. 3353
    • Ordinance No. 3393
    • Ordinance No. 4145
    • Ordinance No. 4208
    • Ordinance No. 4249