• CODE OF THE CITY OF GODDARD, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 727
  • 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
  • ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY
    • 1-201. Governing body.
    • 1-202. Same; powers generally.
    • 1-203. Same; meetings.
    • 1-204. Same; quorum.
    • 1-205. Selection of mayor and vice mayor.
    • 1-206. Powers of the mayor and vice mayor.
    • 1-207. Administrative powers.
    • 1-208. Vacancies in governing body; how filled.
    • 1-209. Compensation.
    • 1-210. Compensation and expenses.
    • 1-211. Rules and order of business.
    • 1-212. Conduct of meetings; authority of presiding officer.
    • 1-213. Same; presentations to the governing body.
    • 1-214. Same; procedure during public meetings.
    • 1-215. Same; decorum at public meeting.
    • 1-216. Same; enforcement of rules of procedure and decorum.
    • 1-217. Code of ethics.
  • ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
    • 1-301. Appointment.
    • 1-302. Employees.
    • 1-303. Removal.
    • 1-304. Vacancy in office.
    • 1-305. City administrator.
    • 1-306. City clerk.
    • 1-307. Same; fiscal records.
    • 1-308. Same; seal; oaths.
    • 1-309. Same; withholding agents.
    • 1-310. Same; delegation of duties.
    • 1-311. Assistant city clerk.
    • 1-312. City treasurer.
    • 1-313. City attorney; office; duties.
    • 1-314. City engineer.
    • 1-314A. Chief of police.
    • 1-315. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-316. Conflict of interest.
  • ARTICLE 4. PERSONNEL POLICY AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
    • 1-401. Personnel policies and guidelines.
  • 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. OPEN RECORDS
    • 1-601. Policy.
    • 1-602. Record custodians
    • 1-603. Public request for access.
    • 1-604. Facilities for public inspection.
    • 1-605. Procedures for inspection.
    • 1-606. Appointment of official custodians.
    • 1-607. Designation of additional record custodians.
    • 1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
    • 1-609. Duties of custodians.
    • 1-610. Requests to be directed to custodians.
    • 1-611. Fee administration.
    • 1-612. Inspection fee.
    • 1-613. Copying fee.
    • 1-614. Prepayment of fees.
    • 1-615. Payment.
  • 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. RESERVED
    • 1-801. Reserved.
  • ARTICLE 9. REVENUE, FINANCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    • 1-901. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
    • 1-902. City sales tax; 1% for general purposes.
    • 1-903. Community improvement district (CID) sales tax; 1% for Goddard Olympic Park CID.
    • 1-904. Transportation development district sales tax; 1% for Goddard Olympic Park CID.
    • 1-905. Library mill levy limit.
• CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Animal control officer.
    • 2-103. Same; duty to impound.
    • 2-104. Same; citation alternative.
    • 2-105. Same; capture/destruction.
    • 2-106. Same; right of entry; unlawful interference.
    • 2-107. Municipal pound established.
    • 2-108. Breaking pound.
    • 2-109. Cruelty to animals.
    • 2-110. Same; exceptions.
    • 2-111. Animal traps.
    • 2-112. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
    • 2-113. Noisy animals.
    • 2-114. Defecation on private or public property.
    • 2-115. Animal confines; shelters.
    • 2-116. Same; stockyards, commercial holding pens, livestock and fowl.
    • 2-117. Death of animals.
    • 2-118. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
    • 2-119. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
    • 2-120. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
    • 2-121. Emergency; proclamation.
  • ARTICLE 2. DOGS AND CATS
    • 2-201. Vaccination of dogs and cats required.
    • 2-202. Registration of dogs required.
    • 2-203. Same; fee.
    • 2-204. Issuance of dog tags.
    • 2-205. Same; affixing.
    • 2-206. Same; not transferrable.
    • 2-207. Same; lost tag.
    • 2-208. Same; removal.
    • 2-209. Same; counterfeit tag.
    • 2-210. Visiting dogs.
    • 2-211. Dogs prohibited from running at large; fine.
    • 2-212. Impoundment.
    • 2-213. Same; record.
    • 2-214. Same; notice.
    • 2-215. Same; redemption.
    • 2-216. Same; minimum fee
    • 2-217. Same; prosecution and conviction.
    • 2-218. Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
    • 2-219. Confinement of dogs in heat.
    • 2-220. Number of animals.
    • 2-221. Permitting attack prohibited.
    • 2-222. Electronic Fences.
    • 2-223. Permit Fee.
  • ARTICLE 3. VICIOUS AND DANGEROUS ANIMALS
    • 2-301. Vicious animals; definition.
    • 2-302. Same; illegal to keep.
    • 2-303. Same; court determination.
    • 2-304. Same; immediate destruction.
    • 2-305. Same; release of animal.
  • ARTICLE 4. HORSES
    • 2-401. Restricting the use of horses.
    • 2-402. Same; riding within city limits.
    • 2-403. Same; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 5. EXOTIC ANIMALS
    • 2-501. Definitions.
    • 2-502. Prohibition of inherently dangerous animals.
    • 2-503. Exceptions to prohibition.
    • 2-504. Inherently dangerous animal license requirements.
    • 2-505. Violations and enforcement.
    • 2-506. Sale or transfer of inherently dangerous animals.
    • 2-507. Sale or transfer of approved location.
    • 2-508. Nontransferability of license.
    • 2-509. Abandonment of use of approved location.
    • 2-510. Agreements.
    • 2-511. Severability.
  • ARTICLE 6. PENALTY
    • 2-601. Penalty.
• CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 3-101. Definitions.
    • 3-102. Restriction on location.
    • 3-103. Restrictions on sales.
    • 3-104. Minors on premises.
    • 3-105. Consumption on public property.
    • 3-106. Public sale; consumption.
    • 3-107. Open container.
    • 3-108. Identification card.
    • 3-109. Underage purchaser.
  • ARTICLE 2. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
    • 3-201. Definition.
    • 3-202. License issued by City.
    • 3-203. License required of retailer.
    • 3-204. Application.
    • 3-205. License application procedures.
    • 3-206. License granted; denied.
    • 3-207. License to be posted.
    • 3-208. License, disqualification.
    • 3-209. Restriction upon location.
    • 3-210. License fee.
    • 3-211. Suspension of license.
    • 3-212. License suspension/revocation by Governing Body.
    • 3-213. Same; appeal.
    • 3-214. Change of location.
    • 3-215. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
    • 3-216. Business regulations.
    • 3-217. Prohibited conduct on premises.
    • 3-218. Sanitary conditions required.
  • ARTICLE 3. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
    • 3-301. State license required.
    • 3-302. Occupational tax.
    • 3-303. Posting of receipt.
    • 3-304. Hours of sale.
    • 3-305. Business regulations.
    • 3-306. Restrictions on location.
  • ARTICLE 4. PRIVATE CLUBS AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
    • 3-401. License required.
    • 3-402. License fee.
    • 3-403. Business regulations.
    • 3-404. Employees.
    • 3-405. Clubs; membership list required.
    • 3-406. Inspection.
    • 3-407. Penalty.
  • ARTICLE 5. TEMPORARY PERMITS
    • 3-501. Permit required.
    • 3-502. Permit fee.
    • 3-503. City temporary permit.
    • 3-504. Permit regulations.
  • ARTICLE 6. PENALTY
    • 3-601. Penalty.
• CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • ARTICLE 1. FIRE LIMITS
    • 4-101. Fire limits established.
  • ARTICLE 2. BUILDING CODE
    • 4-201. Definitions.
    • 4-202. International building code incorporated.
    • 4-203. Reserved.
    • 4-204. Additional provisions.
    • 4-205. Building official; powers; duties.
    • 4-206. Reserved.
    • 4-207. Same; duties.
    • 4-208. Same; powers.
    • 4-209. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-210. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-211. Building permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-212. Same; application information required.
    • 4-213. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-214. Same; fees.
    • 4-215. Same; posting.
    • 4-216. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-217. Builder’s or building contractor’s license required.
    • 4-218. Severability.
    • 4-219. Certificates of Occupancy and Habitation
    • 4-220. Same; appeal.
    • 4-221. Same; unlawful acts.
  • ARTICLE 3. ELECTRICAL CODE
    • 4-301. Definitions.
    • 4-302. National electric code incorporated.
    • 4-303. Additional provisions.
    • 4-304. Building official; authority.
    • 4-305. Same; duties.
    • 4-306. Same; powers.
    • 4-307. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-308. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-309. Electrical permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-310. Same; application information required.
    • 4-311. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-312. Same; fees.
    • 4-313. Same; posting.
    • 4-314. Request for inspection.
    • 4-315. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-316. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-317. Connection to installations.
    • 4-318. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-319. Interference by unauthorized person.
    • 4-320. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s license required.
    • 4-321. Same; exception.
    • 4-322. Severability.
  • ARTICLE 4. MECHANICAL CODE
    • 4-401. Definition of mechanical.
    • 4-402. International mechanical code incorporated.
    • 4-403. Additional provisions.
    • 4-404. Building official; authority.
    • 4-405. Same; duties.
    • 4-406. Same; powers.
    • 4-407. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-408. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-409. Mechanical permit required; exception.
    • 4-410. Same; application information required.
    • 4-411. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-412. Same; fees.
    • 4-413. Same; posting.
    • 4-414. Request for inspection.
    • 4-415. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-416. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-417. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-418. Mechanical contractor’s license required.
    • 4-419. Same; exception.
    • 4-420. Severability.
  • ARTICLE 5. PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTING CODE
    • 4-501. Definition of plumbing.
    • 4-502. Uniform plumbing code incorporated.
    • 4-503. Additional provisions.
    • 4-504. Building official; authority.
    • 4-505. Same; duties.
    • 4-506. Same; powers.
    • 4-507. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-508. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-509. Plumbing permit required; exception.
    • 4-510. Same; application information required.
    • 4-511. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-512. Same; fees.
    • 4-513. Same; posting.
    • 4-514. Request for inspection.
    • 4-515. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-516. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-517. Connection to gas or water supply.
    • 4-518. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-519. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s license required.
    • 4-520. Same; exception.
    • 4-521. Severability.
  • ARTICLE 6. MOVING BUILDINGS
    • 4-601. Building official; authority.
    • 4-602. Permit required.
    • 4-603. Same: application for permit.
    • 4-604. Same; bond, insurance required.
    • 4-605. Same; fee.
    • 4-606. Contractor; license required; fee.
    • 4-607. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-608. Notice to owners.
    • 4-609. Duty of owners.
    • 4-610. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-611. Display of lanterns.
  • ARTICLE 7. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
    • 4-701. Purpose.
    • 4-702. Definitions.
    • 4-703. Enforcing officer; duties.
    • 4-704. Procedure; petition.
    • 4-705. Same; notice.
    • 4-706. Same; publication.
    • 4-707. Same; hearing, order.
    • 4-708. Duty of owner.
    • 4-709. Same; failure to comply.
    • 4-710. Same; make site safe.
    • 4-711. Assessment of costs.
    • 4-712. Immediate hazard.
    • 4-713. Appeals from order.
    • 4-714. Scope of article.
  • ARTICLE 8. RESIDENTIAL CODE
    • 4-801. International residential code incorporated.
    • 4-802. Resolution interpretation.
  • ARTICLE 9. MANUFACTURED HOUSING CODE
    • 4-901. Manufactured housing code incorporated.
    • 4-902. Same; amendments.
    • 4-903. Authorization to enter into enabling interlocal agreements.
    • 4-904. Interpretation of the term “unincorporated areas.”
    • 4-905. Severability.
    • 4-906. Conflicting ordinances and code provisions repealed.
  • ARTICLE 10. ADDRESS NUMBERING
    • 4-1001. Duty of owner to place street address.
    • 4-1002. Same; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 11. INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE
    • 4-1101. Damage to city infrastructure during construction.
• CHAPTER V. BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
  • ARTICLE 2. SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, PEDDLERS
    • 5-201. Definitions.
    • 5-202. License required.
    • 5-203. Same; application required.
    • 5-204. Application fee.
    • 5-205. Investigation and issuance.
    • 5-206. Time limits; fees; exemptions.
    • 5-207. Renewal.
    • 5-208. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
    • 5-209. Appeal to governing body.
    • 5-210. Regulations.
    • 5-211. Use of streets and sidewalks.
    • 5-212. Disturbing the peace.
  • ARTICLE 3. HOTELS AND ROOMING HOUSES
    • 5-301. Definitions.
    • 5-302. Registration of transient guest(s) to be kept; information to be shown.
    • 5-303. Registration of permanent guests.
    • 5-304. Registration of employees residing on premises.
    • 5-305. Fraud and cheating in obtaining accommodations.
    • 5-306. Prima facie evidence of intent to defraud an owner or innkeeper.
    • 5-307. Register open to inspection by police.
    • 5-308. Smoking on beds.
    • 5-309. Burning of furnishings with lighted cigarettes, etc.
    • 5-310. Posting of notice in rooms.
    • 5-311. Penalty for violation of Sections 5-308 through 5-311.
    • 5-312. Penalty for violation of section 5-307
  • ARTICLE 4. SEASONAL SALES IN NON-COMMERCIAL AREAS
    • 5-401. Definitions.
    • 5-402. Permit required.
    • 5-403. Permit issuance.
    • 5-404. Permit denial appeal.
    • 5-405. Prohibited acts.
    • 5-406. Permit Suspension and Revocation.
    • 5-407. Penalty.
• CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
  • ARTICLE 1. CITY ELECTIONS
    • 6-101. Conduct of election.
    • 6-102. Hours of voting.
    • 6-103. Election.
    • 6-104. Governing body; terms.
• CHAPTER VII. FIRE
  • ARTICLE 1. FIRE DEPARTMENT
    • 7-101. City fire protection.
    • 7-102. Fire chief; powers.
    • 7-103. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
    • 7-104. Same; fire hose.
    • 7-105. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
    • 7-106. False alarm.
  • ARTICLE 2. FIRE PREVENTION
    • 7-201. Sedgwick County fire code, 2013 edition incorporated.
    • 7-202. Same; enforcement.
    • 7-203. Same; definitions.
    • 7-204. Open burning.
    • 7-205. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
    • 7-206. Keeping of packing materials.
    • 7-207. Storage of ashes.
    • 7-208. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
    • 7-209. Fire hazards generally.
    • 7-210. Same; inspections to discover.
    • 7-211. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
    • 7-212. Same; service of order; records.
  • ARTICLE 3. FIREWORKS
    • 7-301. Fireworks defined.
    • 7-302. Fireworks prohibited.
    • 7-303. Same: exceptions; discharges.
    • 7-304. Sale of fireworks.
    • 7-305. Permit for sale of fireworks.
    • 7-306. Permit for public fireworks display required.
    • 7-307. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
    • 7-308. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
    • 7-309. Throwing prohibited.
    • 7-310. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
    • 7-311. Retail display of fireworks.
    • 7-312. Fire extinguishers required.
    • 7-313. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
    • 7-314. Authority of police chief.
    • 7-315. Penalty.
• CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • ARTICLE 1. HEALTH OFFICER
    • 8-101. Health officer; position created.
    • 8-102. City health officer; duties.
  • ARTICLE 2. HEALTH NUISANCES
    • 8-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-202. Enforcing officer; defined.
    • 8-203. Same; duties.
    • 8-204. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-205. Right of entry.
    • 8-206. Notice of violation and service thereof.
    • 8-207. Same; contents.
    • 8-208. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-209. Abatement by city; procedure.
    • 8-210. Hearing.
    • 8-211. Authorization to contract for services.
    • 8-212. Site to be made safe.
    • 8-213. Assessment, funding, and payment of costs.
    • 8-214. Disposition of moneys received.
    • 8-215. Immediate hazard.
    • 8-216. Notice to owner.
    • 8-217. Severability.
  • ARTICLE 3. ENVIRONMENTAL CODE
    • 8-301. Title.
    • 8-302. Legislative finding of fact.
    • 8-303. Purpose.
    • 8-304. Rules of construction.
    • 8-305. Definitions.
    • 8-306. Public officer.
    • 8-307. Enforcement standards.
    • 8-308. Unlawful acts.
    • 8-309. Notice.
    • 8-310. Penalty.
    • 8-311. Abatement.
    • 8-312. Hearing before governing body.
    • 8-313. Appeals.
    • 8-314. Construction.
  • ARTICLE 4. JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
    • 8-401. Findings of governing body.
    • 8-402. Definitions.
    • 8-403. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
    • 8-404. Public officer.
    • 8-405. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-406. Right of entry.
    • 8-407. Notice.
    • 8-408. Same; contents.
    • 8-409. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-410. Abatement.
    • 8-411. Hearing.
    • 8-412. Disposition of vehicle.
  • ARTICLE 5. WEEDS
    • 8-501. Weeds to be removed.
    • 8-502. Definitions.
    • 8-503. Public officer.
    • 8-504. Notice to remove.
    • 8-505. Abatement; assessment of costs.
    • 8-506. Right of entry.
    • 8-507. Unlawful interference.
    • 8-508. Noxious weeds.
  • ARTICLE 6. MINIMUM HOUSING CODE
    • 8-601. Title.
    • 8-602. General.
    • 8-603. Declaration of policy.
    • 8-604. Definitions.
    • 8-605. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
    • 8-606. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
    • 8-607. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
    • 8-608. Designation of unfit dwellings.
    • 8-609. Designation of blighted premises (residential and nonresidential).
    • 8-610. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (nonresidential).
    • 8-611. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
    • 8-612. Notice of violations; procedures.
    • 8-613. Public officer: authority.
    • 8-614. Governing body; authority.
    • 8-615. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
    • 8-616. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
    • 8-617. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
    • 8-618. Governing body; appeals.
    • 8-619. Right of petition.
  • ARTICLE 7. RODENT CONTROL
    • 8-701. Definitions.
    • 8-702. Building maintenance.
    • 8-703. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
    • 8-704. Failure to comply.
    • 8-705. Replace rat-stoppage.
    • 8-706. Notice to eradicate rats.
    • 8-707. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
    • 8-708. Inspections.
  • ARTICLE 8. INSURANCE PROCEEDS FUND
    • 8-801. Scope and application.
    • 8-802. Lien created
    • 8-803. Same; encumbrances.
    • 8-804. Same, pro rata basis.
    • 8-805. Procedure.
    • 8-806. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
    • 8-807. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
    • 8-808. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
    • 8-809. Same; disposition of funds.
    • 8-810. Effect upon insurance policies.
    • 8-811. Insurers; liability.
  • ARTICLE 9. LOUD SOUND AMPLIFICATION SYSTEMS IN MOTOR VEHICLES
    • 8-901. Loud sound amplification systems; definitions.
    • 8-902. Same; prohibited in motor vehicles.
    • 8-903. Same; penalties.
  • ARTICLE 10. EROSION CONTROL
    • 8-1001. Erosion controls required.
    • 8-1002. Erosion clean up.
    • 8-1003. Notice of Erosion Violation.
    • 8-1004. Notice to Abate.
    • 8-1005. Failure to Abate.
    • 8-1006. Abatement by City.
    • 8-1007. Assessment of Costs.
    • 8-1008. Assessment to Tax Rolls.
    • 8-1009. Other Means of Collection.
    • 8-1010. Penalty.
  • ARTICLE 11. PORTABLE STORAGE UNITS
    • 8-1101. Purpose and intent.
    • 8-1102. Definitions.
    • 8-1103. Permit required.
    • 8-1104. Duration.
    • 8-1105. Location of placement.
    • 8-1106. Dimensions.
    • 8-1107. Maintenance.
    • 8-1108. Penalty.
• CHAPTER IX. MUNICIPAL COURT
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 9-101. Municipal court established.
    • 9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
    • 9-103. Time and place of sessions.
    • 9-104. Municipal judge; appointment.
    • 9-105. Same; absence; vacancy; pro tem.
    • 9-106. Same; powers and duties.
    • 9-107. Same; salary.
    • 9-108. Court clerk.
    • 9-109. Payment of fine.
    • 9-110. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
    • 9-111. Failure to appear.
    • 9-112. Court costs.
    • 9-113. Witness fees.
    • 9-114. Post conviction motion costs.
  • ARTICLE 2. COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS
    • 9-201. Board of indigent defense attorneys established.
    • 9-202. Right to court appointed attorney.
    • 9-203. Appointment of attorney.
    • 9-204. Withdrawal of attorney where defendant not indigent.
    • 9-205. Determination of indigency; affidavit required.
    • 9-206. Same; court determination.
    • 9-207. Assessment of costs.
    • 9-208. Same; notification of defendant.
    • 9-209. Fraudulent transfer; recovery of costs.
    • 9-210. Abatement of attorney fees.
    • 9-211. Compensation to attorney.
    • 9-212. Attorney fees; amount.
• CHAPTER X. POLICE
  • ARTICLE 1. POLICE DEPARTMENT
    • 10-101. Police department.
    • 10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
    • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
  • ARTICLE 2. PROPERTY IN POLICE CUSTODY
    • 10-201. Regulations.
    • 10-202. Disposition.
    • 10-203. Same; exempt property.
    • 10-204. Claiming property.
    • 10-205. Proof of ownership.
    • 10-206. Auction.
  • ARTICLE 3. POLICE FEES
    • 10-301. Fee for police responses to party.
    • 10-302. Initial police responses to parties, gatherings or events.
    • 10-303. Subsequent police responses to parties, gatherings or events; liability.
    • 10-304. Cost; collection.
    • 10-305. Fees for copies of police department videotapes and records.
    • 10-306. Fees for false alarms.
• CHAPTER XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
  • ARTICLE 1. UNIFORM OFFENSE CODE
    • 11-101. Incorporating Uniform Public Offense Code.
    • 11-102. Additional offenses.
  • ARTICLE 2. DRUGS AND INHALANTS
    • 11-201. Possession of drug paraphernalia; prohibited.
    • 11-202. Possession of drugs; prohibited.
    • 11-203. Inhalation prohibited.
    • 11-204. Same; elements used.
    • 11-205. Same; sale of.
    • 11-206. Same; definitions.
    • 11-207. Penalty.
  • ARTICLE 3. LOITERING
    • 11-301. Loitering prohibited.
    • 11-302. Same; schools and public property.
    • 11-303. Same; begging.
    • 11-304. Same; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 4. MINORS
    • 11-401. Parental control of minor; definitions.
    • 11-402. Same; parental duties.
    • 11-403. Same; notification.
    • 11-404. Same; penalty.
    • 11-405. Curfew hours declared.
    • 11-406. Same; responsibility of parent, or person having custody.
    • 11-407. Same; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 5. MORALS
    • 11-501. Adult establishments; definitions.
    • 11-502. Same; license required.
    • 11-503. Same; application for license.
    • 11-504. Same; license fees.
    • 11-505. Same; license eligibility requirements.
    • 11-506. Same; examination of application by city council.
    • 11-507. Same; display of license required.
    • 11-508. Same; renewal of licenses.
    • 11-509. Same; general regulations and prohibited conduct.
    • 11-510. Same; alcoholic beverages.
    • 11-511. Same; private rooms and closed booths prohibited.
    • 11-512. Same; compliance with other regulations required.
    • 11-513. Same; hours of operation.
    • 11-514. Same; ventilation, lighting, sanitation requirements.
    • 11-515. Same; distance requirements.
    • 11-516. Same; suspension and revocation of license.
    • 11-517. Same; penalty.
    • 11-518. Same; injunctions.
    • 11-519. Same; invalidity of part.
  • ARTICLE 6. POLICE
    • 11-601. Obstruction of police.
    • 11-602. Same; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 7. PUBLIC RESTROOMS
    • 11-701. Public restrooms; unlawful conduct.
    • 11-702. Same; exceptions.
    • 11-703. Same; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 8. PUBLIC URINATION
    • 11-801. Public urination prohibited.
    • 11-802. Same; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 9. TOBACCO
    • 11-901. Regulation of tobacco; definitions.
    • 11-902. Same; smoking in public places prohibited.
    • 11-903. Same; designated area.
    • 11-904. Same; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 10. WEAPONS
    • 11-1001. Criminal use of weapons.
    • 11-1002. Same; exceptions.
    • 11-1003. Same; exceptions.
    • 11-1004. Same; exceptions.
    • 11-1005. Same; exceptions.
    • 11-1006. Same; defenses.
    • 11-1007. Same; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 11. WINDOW PEEPING
    • 11-1101. Window peeping prohibited.
    • 11-1102. Same; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 12. PUBLIC NUDITY
    • 11-1201. Nudity in a Public Place Prohibited.
    • 11-1202. Permitting Nudity in a Public Place Prohibited.
    • 11-1203. Definitions.
  • ARTICLE 13. LOUD NOISES
    • 11-1301. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
    • 11-1302. Definitions.
    • 11-1303. Affirmative defense.
• CHAPTER XII. PUBLIC PROPERTY
  • ARTICLE 1. CITY PARKS
    • 12-101. City laws extended to park.
    • 12-102. Police jurisdiction over parks.
    • 12-103. Storing in parks; damaging park property.
    • 12-104. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
    • 12-105. Vehicle regulations.
    • 12-106. Hunting.
    • 12-107. Fires.
    • 12-108. Camping prohibited.
    • 12-109. Sanitation.
    • 12-110. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
    • 12-111. Preservation of natural state.
    • 12-112. General regulations.
  • ARTICLE 2. PARK ADVISORY BOARD
    • 12-201. Park advisory board created.
    • 12-202. Same; duties and functions.
    • 12-203. Meetings, organization, staff support.
    • 12-204. No authority over operation.
  • ARTICLE 3. LIBRARY
    • 12-301. Failure to return library materials.
    • 12-302. Fraud in procuring library privileges.
    • 12-303. Notice of violation.
    • 12-304. Prosecution; presumption of proof.
  • ARTICLE 4. RIGHT-OF-WAY MAINTENANCE
    • 12-401. Policy.
    • 12-402. Registration.
    • 12-403. Annual registration statement.
    • 12-404. Permit required.
    • 12-405. Construction standards.
    • 12-406. Fees.
    • 12-407. Failure to Restore Right-of-Way.
    • 12-408. Relocation of Facilities.
    • 12-409. Abandonment/Removal of Facilities.
    • 12-410. Liability.
    • 12-411. Penalty.
    • 12-412. Definitions.
• CHAPTER XIII. 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.
  • ARTICLE 2. STREETS
    • 13-201. Excavation permit.
    • 13-202. Same; bond.
    • 13-203. Same; filed.
    • 13-204. Same; barricades.
    • 13-205. Same; unlawful acts.
    • 13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
    • 13-207. Altering drainage.
    • 13-208. Unfinished pavement.
    • 13-209. Using streets.
    • 13-210. Dangerous objects in.
    • 13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
    • 13-212. Discharging water on streets.
    • 13-213. Burning in streets.
    • 13-214. Throwing in streets.
    • 13-215. Hauling loose material.
  • ARTICLE 3. DRIVEWAYS AND DRIVEWAY APPROACHES
    • 13-301. Definitions.
    • 13-302. Unlawful act.
    • 13-303. Minimum width.
    • 13-304. Minimum size of culvert.
    • 13-305. Costs of construction.
    • 13-306. Specifications of city.
    • 13-307. Removal by city; costs.
    • 13-308. Appeals.
  • ARTICLE 4. TREES AND SHRUBS
    • 13-401. Property owner’s duty to maintain.
    • 13-402. Distance from curb, sidewalk and fireplug.
    • 13-403. Public tree care.
    • 13-404. Obstructing view prohibited.
    • 13-405. Dead or diseased tree removal on private property.
    • 13-406. Abatement of violation.
    • 13-407. Removal of tree stumps.
    • 13-408. Exemption.
  • ARTICLE 5. SNOW AND ICE
    • 13-501. Snow and ice to be removed.
    • 13-502. Same: exception; alternate remedy.
    • 13-503. Same; penalty.
    • 13-504. Removal may be made by city.
    • 13-505. Costs on tax rolls.
• CHAPTER XIV. TRAFFIC
  • ARTICLE 1. STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
    • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
    • 14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
    • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
  • ARTICLE 2. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND MARKINGS
    • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings; governing body to establish.
    • 14-202. Stop sign locations.
    • 14-203. Authorization of crosswalk.
  • ARTICLE 3. PARKING REGULATIONS
    • 14-301. No parking zones.
    • 14-302. Parking of certain vehicles in residential, commercial and industrial districts.
    • 14-303. Parking to load or unload schoolchildren.
  • ARTICLE 4. TURNS
    • 14-401 “U” turns and “J” turns prohibited.
    • 14-402. Designating a Certain Alley as a One-Way Roadway
  • ARTICLE 5. SPEED
    • 14-501. Maximum speed limits.
    • 14-502. School zones.
  • ARTICLE 6. MISCELLANEOUS
    • 14-601. Careless driving.
    • 14-602. Loud vehicles prohibited.
  • ARTICLE 7. ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • 14-701. Definitions.
    • 14-702. Impounding vehicles.
    • 14-703. Same.
    • 14-704. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
    • 14-705. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
    • 14-706. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
    • 14-707. Hearing.
    • 14-708. Charges constitute a lien.
    • 14-709. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
    • 14-710. Redemption.
    • 14-711. Sale proceeds.
    • 14-712. Statutory procedures.
    • 14-713. Implementation of article.
    • 14-714. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
  • ARTICLE 8. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
    • 14-801. Hazardous material defined.
    • 14-802. Same; exceptions.
    • 14-803. Transportation of hazardous materials.
    • 14-804. Hazardous materials routes.
    • 14-805. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
    • 14-806. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
  • ARTICLE 9. TRUCK ROUTES
    • 14-901. Truck routes designated.
    • 14-902. Definitions.
    • 14-903. Truck routes requirements.
    • 14-904. Exception.
    • 14-905. Penalty.
  • ARTICLE 10. SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTES
    • 14-1001. Snow emergency street driving.
    • 14-1002. Snow emergency street parking.
    • 14-1003. Vehicle Removal from Snow Emergency Street.
    • 14-1004. Definitions.
    • 14-1005. Penalty.
  • ARTICLE 11. FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS
    • 14-1101. Federal motor carrier safety regulations; adopted by reference.
    • 14-1102. Same; sections 390.37 and 383.53 amended.
    • 14-1103. Same; section 396.9(a) amended.
  • ARTICLE 12. MOTORIZED SCOOTERS
    • 14-1201. General prohibition.
    • 14-1202. Definitions.
    • 14-1203. Enforcement.
    • 14-1204. Impoundment.
    • 14-1205. Release.
  • ARTICLE 13. OVERTAKING AND PASSING
    • 14-1301. Overtaking and passing; vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians and golf carts proceeding in the same direction.
    • 14-1302. Overtaking and passing; limitations on passing on the left.
    • 14-1303. Passing a bicycle, pedestrian or golf cart traveling on the shoulder of the highway.
  • ARTICLE 14. GOLF CARTS
    • 14-1401. Operation of golf carts.
    • 14-1402. Valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-1403. Definition.
    • 14-1404. Penalty.
    • 14-1405. Display of slow-moving vehicle emblem.
    • 14-1406. Insurance required; penalty.
    • 14-1407. Registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
• CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
  • ARTICLE 1. WATER
    • 15-101. Control and supervision of water and sewage.
    • 15-102. Regulations.
    • 15-103. Service not guaranteed.
    • 15-104. Service connections required.
    • 15-105. Application for service.
    • 15-106. Additional fire hydrants.
    • 15-107. City to make connections.
    • 15-108. Connection fees.
    • 15-108a. Main Extension program for water distribution.
    • 15-109. Rates for Water Sales.
    • 15-110. Billing cycles for residential and non-residential consumers.
    • 15-111. Water rates for residential consumers within water benefit districts or improvement districts.
    • 15-112. Curb cocks.
    • 15-113. Check valves.
    • 15-114. Unauthorized service.
    • 15-115. Meters.
    • 15-116. Same; testing.
    • 15-117. Tampering with meter.
    • 15-118. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
    • 15-119. Payment of charges, disconnection, reconnection charge.
    • 15-120. Utility deposit.
    • 15-121. Liability of property owners.
    • 15-122. Interruption of service.
    • 15-123. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-124. Wasting water.
    • 15-125. Right of access.
    • 15-126. Use during fire.
  • ARTICLE 1A. BACKFLOW AND CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL
    • 15-1a01. Purpose.
    • 15-1a02. Definitions.
    • 15-1a03. City’s rights.
    • 15-1a04. Inspection.
    • 15-1a05. General requirements.
    • 15-1a06. Maintenance requirements.
    • 15-1a07. Inspection requirements.
    • 15-1a08. Notification of violation.
    • 15-1a09. Penalty.
  • ARTICLE 2. SEWER USE REGULATIONS
    • 15-201. Definitions.
    • 15-202. Unlawful deposits.
    • 15-203. Prohibited discharges.
    • 15-204. Private disposal system; prohibited.
    • 15-205. Connection required.
    • 15-206. Private disposal system.
    • 15-207. Same; permit.
    • 15-208. Same; inspection.
    • 15-209. Same; requirements.
    • 15-210. Same; connection to public sewer.
    • 15-211. Same; operation by owner.
    • 15-212. Same; additional requirements by health officer.
    • 15-213. Same; filling of private system.
    • 15-214. Connections; permit required.
    • 15-215. Connection Fees & Sewer Infrastructure Equity Fee.
    • 15-215a. Main Extension program for sewer distribution and lift stations.
    • 15-216. Expenses; damage.
    • 15-217. Sewer for each building.
    • 15-218. Old building sewers.
    • 15-219. Specifications.
    • 15-220. Sewer elevation.
    • 15-221. Downspouts, drains.
    • 15-222. Connection standards.
    • 15-223. Connection; supervision.
    • 15-224. Excavation.
    • 15-225. Surface water, groundwater; prohibited.
    • 15-226. Storm sewers.
    • 15-227. Prohibited substances.
    • 15-228. Same; discretion of superintendent.
    • 15-229. Same; procedure.
    • 15-230. Interceptors; when required.
    • 15-231. Preliminary treatment; when required.
    • 15-232. Control manholes; when required.
    • 15-233. Testing.
    • 15-234. Industrial waste; special agreements.
    • 15-235. Damaging sewers; prohibited.
    • 15-236. Entry and inspection.
    • 15-237. Same; liability.
    • 15-238. Entry upon easements.
    • 15-239. Violation; notice.
    • 15-240. Same; fine.
    • 15-241. Same; liability.
    • 15-242. Severability.
  • ARTICLE 3. SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
    • 15-301. Definitions.
    • 15-302. User charge system.
    • 15-303. User charges, separate accounts.
    • 15-304. Same; carryover of balances.
    • 15-305. Same; basis.
    • 15-306. Classes of Users.
    • 15-307. Sewer charges.
    • 15-308. Same; extra strength users and users discharging toxic pollutants.
    • 15-309. Same; increased costs for toxic pollutants.
    • 15-310. Same; application.
    • 15-311. Billing.
    • 15-312. Delinquent fee.
    • 15-313. Insufficient funds checks.
    • 15-314. Liability of property owners.
    • 15-315. Biannual review.
    • 15-316. Notice of rates.
  • ARTICLE 4. SOLID WASTE
    • 15-401. Private collections; license required.
    • 15-402. Adoption of solid waste code.
    • 15-403. Revocation; notice.
    • 15-404. Amendments to code.
  • ARTICLE 5. WATER CONSERVATION
    • 15-501. Purpose.
    • 15-502. Definitions.
    • 15-503. Declaration of water watch.
    • 15-504. Declaration of water warning.
    • 15-505. Declaration of water emergency.
    • 15-506. Voluntary conservation measures.
    • 15-507. Mandatory conservation measures.
    • 15-508. Emergency water rates.
    • 15-509. Regulations.
    • 15-510. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
    • 15-511. Emergency termination.
  • ARTICLE 6. SEDGWICK COUNTY SANITARY CODE
    • 15-601. Incorporating sanitary code.
    • 15-602. Same; abatement or suppression of nuisances.
    • 15-603. Same; amendments to article v of the sanitary code.
  • ARTICLE 7. RESIDENTIAL STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
    • 15-701. Objective.
    • 15-702. The Responsibility of the Developer
    • 15-703. The Responsibility of the Builder
    • 15-704. The Responsibility of the Homeowner.
    • 15-705. The Responsibility of the City.
• CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • ARTICLE 1. PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
    • 16-101. Goddard comprehensive plan incorporated.
    • 16-102. Planning commission established.
    • 16-103. Members.
    • 16-104. Removal of member filling of vacancy.
    • 16-105. Coordination with existing planning commission.
    • 16-106. Rules of the planning commission.
  • ARTICLE 2. ZONING REGULATIONS
    • 16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
    • 16-202. Official map.
  • ARTICLE 3. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
    • 16-301. Floodplain management ordinance incorporated.
    • 16-302. Same; amendments.
  • ARTICLE 4. DRILLING OF OIL, NATURAL GAS OR OTHER HYDROCARBONS
    • 16-401. Definitions.
    • 16-402. Drilling prohibited except in oil and gas well district.
    • 16-403. Special permit and drilling permit required.
    • 16-404. Location of wells.
    • 16-405. Drilling permit; filing application with zoning administrator; deposit.
    • 16-406. Same; information and evidence to be submitted as condition for granting permit.
    • 16-407. Indemnity or casualty insurance required.
    • 16-408. Specific drilling and production regulations.
    • 16-409. Additional requirements by board of zoning appeals.
    • 16-410. Revocation of permits, licenses or other authorizations.
    • 16-411. Notices required to be given to the zoning administrator.
    • 16-412. Use of abandoned well.
    • 16-413. Orders to stop work.
    • 16-414. Same; appeals.
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 4
    • Section 1. Statement of Purpose.
    • Section 2. Municipal court costs.
    • Section 3. Schedule of Fines for Violation of Certain Ordinances.
    • Section 4. Subpoenas. Witnesses and Expenses.
    • Section 5. Court Costs for Post Conviction Motions.
    • Section 6. Notice of Fine on Citation or Notice to Appear.
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 5
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 6
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 7
    • Section 1. Repeal
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 8
    • Section 1. Exemption.
    • Section 2. Council positions established.
    • Section 3. Existing council positions.
    • Section 4. Repeal.
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 9
    • Section 1. Exemption
    • Section 2. Appointive City Treasurer Position Established
    • Section 3. Existing City Treasurer Position
    • Section 4. Appointive City Officer Positions Established
    • Section 5. Existing Appointive City Officer Positions
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 10
    • Section 1. Exemption.
    • Section 2. Appointive officer qualifications.
    • Section 3. Repeal.
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 11
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 12
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 13
    • Section 1. Exemption.
    • Section 2. Governing Body.
    • Section 3. Expiration of Terms.
    • Section 4. Elections and Length of Terms.
    • Section 5. Publication.
    • Section 6. Repeal.
    • Section 7. Taking Effect.
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 14
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 15
    • Section 1. Exemption.
    • Section 2. City Council.
    • Section 3. Mayor and Vice Mayor.
    • Section 4. Vacancy in Office of Mayor, Vice Mayor or Council Member.
    • Section 5. Expiration of Terms.
    • Section 6. Elections and Length of Terms.
    • Section 7. City Administrator.
    • Section 8. Officers to be Appointed by the Mayor.
    • Section 10. Repeal.
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 16
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISE ORDINANCES
  • ORDINANCE NO. 710 (GAS)
  • ORDINANCE NO. 711 (ELECTRIC)
  • ORDINANCE NO. 740 (ELECTRIC)
  • ORDINANCE NO. 837 (TELECOM)
  • ORDINANCE NO. 861 (TELECOM)
  • ORDINANCE NO. 864 (ELECTRIC)
  • ORDINANCE NO. 918 (GAS)