• CODE OF THE CITY OF HIAWATHA, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. [ADOPTION ORDINANCE NUMBER]
  • 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. 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. Powers of the mayor.
    • 1-206. Commissioners; designation; duties.
    • 1-207. Administrative powers.
    • 1-208. Vacancies in governing body; how filled.
    • 1-209. Compensation.
    • 1-210. Expenses.
    • 1-211. Board of commissioners; committees; powers and duties.
    • 1-212. Code of procedure for Kansas cities.
  • Article 3. Officers and Employees
    • 1-301. Appointment.
    • 1-302. Employees.
    • 1-303. Appointment; acting city officers.
    • 1-304. Removal.
    • 1-305. Vacancy in office.
    • 1-306. City clerk.
    • 1-307. Same; fiscal records.
    • 1-308. Same; seal; oaths.
    • 1-309. Same; withholding agents.
    • 1-310. Assistant city clerk.
    • 1-311. City treasurer.
    • 1-312. City attorney; office; duties.
    • 1-313. City engineer.
    • 1-314. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-315. Conflict of interest.
  • Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
    • 1-401. Personnel policies and guidelines.
  • Article 5. Oaths And Bonds
    • 1-501. Oath; affirmation.
    • 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. Local freedom of information officers.
    • 1-604. Public request for access.
    • 1-605. Facilities for public inspection
    • 1-606. Procedures for inspection.
    • 1-607. Appointment of official custodians.
    • 1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
    • 1-609. Designation of additional record 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.
    • 1-616. Collection of delinquent accounts.
  • 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.
    • 1-706. Custody and safekeeping
    • 1-707. Sale or transfer.
    • 1-708. Interest on time deposits.
  • Article 8. City Administrator
    • 1-801. City administrator; appointment.
    • 1-802. Same; residence.
    • 1-803. Same; term of office.
    • 1-804. Same; acting city administrator.
    • 1-805. Same; powers and duties.
    • 1-806. Same; purchasing agent responsibilities.
    • 1-807. Same; compensation and bond
  • Article 9. City Equipment
    • 1-901. Motor vehicles.
    • 1-902. Periodic inventories; maintenance.
  • Article 10. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
    • 1-1001. Capital Improvement Fund.
    • 1-1002. City sales tax; 0.50% for general transportation purposes.
    • 1-1003. City sales tax; 0.25% for general recreational purposes.
    • 1-1004. City sales tax; 0.25% for general economic development purposes expiring on March 31, 2035.
  • Article 11. Public Building Commission
    • 1-1101. Creation.
    • 1-1102. Composition.
    • 1-1103. Purpose, powers and functions.
    • 1-1104. Support Services.
    • 1-1105. Further action.
• CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Animal control officer; duty to impound; citation alternative.
    • 2-103. Same; capture/destruction.
    • 2-104. Same; right of entry; unlawful interference.
    • 2-105. Municipal pound established
    • 2-106. Breaking pound.
    • 2-107. Cruelty to animals.
    • 2-108. Same; exceptions.
    • 2-109. Keeping animals.
    • 2-110. Animal traps.
    • 2-111. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
    • 2-112. Noisy animals.
    • 2-113. Animal confines; shelters
    • 2-114. Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens.
    • 2-115. Death of animals.
    • 2-116. Vicious animals.
    • 2-117. Running at large.
    • 2-118. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
    • 2-119. Redemption of impounded animals.
    • 2-120. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
    • 2-121. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
    • 2-122. Emergency; proclamation.
    • 2-123. Kennel licenses.
  • Article 2. Dogs, Felines and House Cats
    • 2-201. Registration and vaccination required; fee.
    • 2-202. Dog and cat tags
    • 2-203. Same; counterfeit tag.
    • 2-204. Evidence of vaccination.
    • 2-205. Visiting dogs and cats.
    • 2-206. Running at large; fine.
    • 2-207. Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee.
    • 2-208. Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
    • 2-209. Confinement of dogs and cats in heat
    • 2-210. Muzzling.
  • Article 3. Other Animals
    • 2-301. Exotic animals.
  • Article 4. Pit Bull Dogs
    • 2-401. Pit bull dogs; prohibited.
    • 2-402. Rottweiler dogs; prohibited.
    • 2-403. Same; failure to comply.
    • 2-404. Same; violations and penalties.
• 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. License required of retailers.
    • 3-202. Application
    • 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. 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. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Article 1. Fire Limits
    • 4-101. Fire limits established.
  • Article 2. Building Code
    • 4-201. Definitions.
    • 4-202. International building codes incorporated.
    • 4-203. Amendments.
    • 4-204. Additional provisions.
    • 4-205. Building official; powers; duties.
    • 4-206. Building inspector; appointment.
    • 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 or building contractor defined.
    • 4-218. Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-219. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-220. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-221. Builder’s or building contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-222. Insurance.
    • 4-223. Registration suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-224. Work by property owners.
    • 4-225. Construction or improvements; permit to deposit material on street.
    • 4-226. Unlawful acts; penalty.
    • 4-227. Liability.
    • 4-228. Severability.
  • Article 3. Electrical Code
    • 4-301. Definitions.
    • 4-302. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
    • 4-303. Additional provisions.
    • 4-304. Building official; authority.
    • 4-305. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-306. Electrical permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-307. Same; application information required.
    • 4-308. Same; plans and specifications
    • 4-309. Same; fees.
    • 4-310. Same; posting
    • 4-311. Request for inspection.
    • 4-312. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-313. Inspection fee.
    • 4-314. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-315. Connection to installations.
    • 4-316. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-317. Interference by unauthorized person.
    • 4-318. Electrician or electrical contractors defined
    • 4-319. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s license required; electrical permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-320. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-321. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-322. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-323. Insurance.
    • 4-324. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-325. Work by property owners.
    • 4-326. Approved materials.
    • 4-327. Liability.
    • 4-328. Severability.
  • Article 4. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code
    • 4-401. Definition of plumbing.
    • 4-402. Uniform plumbing code incorporated.
    • 4-403. Additional provisions.
    • 4-404. Building official; authority.
    • 4-405. Plumbing inspector; appointment.
    • 4-406. Same; duties. The plumbing inspector shall have the following duties:
    • 4-407. Same; powers.
    • 4-408. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-409. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-410. Plumbing permit required; exception.
    • 4-411. Same; application information required.
    • 4-412. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-413. Same; fees.
    • 4-414. Same; posting.
    • 4-415. Request for inspection.
    • 4-416. Inspection fee.
    • 4-417. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-418. Connection to gas or water supply.
    • 4-419. Condemnation; appeal
    • 4-420. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
    • 4-421. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s license required; plumbing permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-422. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-423. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-424. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-425. Insurance
    • 4-426. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-427. Excavations.
    • 4-428. Work by property owners.
    • 4-429. Approved materials.
    • 4-430. Liability.
    • 4-431. Severability
  • Article 4a. Mechanical Code
    • 4-4a01. Uniform mechanical code incorporated.
    • 4-4a02. Installation gas lines; specifications; meter location.
    • 4-4a03. Same; permits required.
    • 4-4a04. Same; inspection; fees.
    • 4-4a05. Service discontinuance; notice to owner and city clerk.
  • Article 5. Moving Buildings
    • 4-501. Building official; authority.
    • 4-502. Permit required.
    • 4-503. Same: application for permit.
    • 4-504. Same; bond, insurance required.
    • 4-505. Same; fee.
    • 4-506. Contractor; license required; fee.
    • 4-507. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-508. Notice to owners.
    • 4-509. Duty of owners.
    • 4-510. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-511. Display of lanterns.
    • 4-512. Trimming or cutting shade trees; consent.
    • 4-513. Vacated premises; cleanup required.
    • 4-514. Vacated premises; unlawful acts.
  • Article 6. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
    • 4-601. Purpose.
    • 4-602. Definitions.
    • 4-603. Enforcing officer; duties.
    • 4-604. Procedure; petition.
    • 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.
    • 4-614. Scope of article.
  • Article 7. Building Numbers
    • 4-701. Street numbers; required
    • 4-702. Same; north-south streets
    • 4-703. Same; east-west streets.
    • 4-704. Same; whole numbers.
    • 4-705. Same; odd-even assignment.
    • 4-706. Markings; owner’s responsibility.
    • 4-707. City engineer resolves assignment questions.
    • 4-708. Violations.
• CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • Article 1. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
    • 5-101. Definitions.
    • 5-102. License required.
    • 5-103. Same; application required.
    • 5-104. Issuance; county residents.
    • 5-105. Same; investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
    • 5-106. Same; investigation fee.
    • 5-107. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
    • 5-108. Renewal
    • 5-109. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
    • 5-110. Appeal to governing body
    • 5-111. Regulations.
    • 5-112. Use of streets and sidewalks.
    • 5-113. Disturbing the peace.
  • Article 2. Tree Trimmers
    • 5-201. License required.
    • 5-202. Same; applicant; insurance coverage required.
    • 5-203. Same; fee.
  • Article 3. Pawn Brokers
    • 5-301. State statutes adopted.
    • 5-302. Validity.
    • 5-303. Official copy.
  • Article 4. Adult Businesses
    • 5-401. Findings of fact.
    • 5-402. Purpose and intent.
    • 5-403. Definitions.
    • 5-404. License required for Adult Business.
    • 5-405. License required for Managers, Servers and Entertainers.
    • 5-406. License, classification and fees.
    • 5-407. License limited to one identifiable type of adult use.
    • 5-408. License applications.
    • 5-409. Examination of application, issuance of license, disapproval.
    • 5-410. License, ineligibility and disqualifications.
    • 5-411. Standards of conduct.
    • 5-412. License; posting or display.
    • 5-413. Manager on premises.
    • 5-414. Inspectors and inspections.
    • 5-415. Suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal; license.
    • 5-416. Renewal.
    • 5-417. Judicial review; stay of enforcement of orders.
    • 5-418. Penalty.
    • 5-419. Regulations.
    • 5-420. Savings clause.
    • 5-421. Severability.
    • 5-422. Retail sales of adult media.
• CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
  • Article 1. City Elections
    • 6-101. Conduct of election.
    • 6-102. Hours of voting
    • 6-103. Governing body elections; terms.
    • 6-104. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
    • 6-105. Candidacy.
  • Article 2. Wards
    • 6-201. Wards; designated.
• CHAPTER 7. FIRE
  • Article 1. Fire Department
    • 7-101. City fire department established.
    • 7-102. Membership; fire drill.
    • 7-103. Supervision of department.
    • 7-104. Fire chief; powers.
    • 7-105. Same; records.
    • 7-106. Assistant chief.
    • 7-107. Private use of fire equipment.
    • 7-108. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
    • 7-109. Same; fire hose.
    • 7-110. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
    • 7-111. False alarm.
    • 7-112. Compensation.
    • 7-113. Mutual aid agreements; contractual fire services.
    • 7-114. Same; resolution by township.
  • Article 2. Fire Prevention
    • 7-201. International fire code incorporated.
    • 7-202. Same; enforcement.
    • 7-203. Same; amendments.
    • 7-204. Open burning; prohibited.
    • 7-205. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
    • 7-206. Storage of ashes.
    • 7-207. Fire hazards generally.
    • 7-208. Same; inspections to discover.
    • 7-209. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
    • 7-210. Same; service of order; records.
  • Article 3. Fireworks
    • 7-301. Fireworks defined.
    • 7-302. Fireworks prohibited.
    • 7-303. Same; exceptions, discharges.
    • 7-304. Permit for public fireworks display required.
    • 7-305. Authority of fire chief
  • Article 4. Firefighter’s Relief Association
    • 7-401. Firefighter’s relief association.
• CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Article 1. Board of Health
    • 8-101. Board of health created.
    • 8-102. City health officer; duties.
  • Article 2. Health Nuisances
    • 8-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-202. Public officer.
    • 8-203. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-204. Right of entry.
    • 8-205. Order of violation.
    • 8-206. Same; contents.
    • 8-207. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-208. Abatement
    • 8-209. Hearing.
    • 8-210. Costs assessed.
  • Article 2a. Environmental Code
    • 8-2a01. Title.
    • 8-2a02. Legislative finding of fact.
    • 8-2a03. Purpose.
    • 8-2a04. Rules of construction.
    • 8-2a05. Definitions.
    • 8-2a06. Public officer.
    • 8-2a07. Enforcement standards.
    • 8-2a08. Unlawful acts.
    • 8-2a09. Order of violation.
    • 8-2a10. Penalty.
    • 8-2a11. Abatement.
    • 8-2a12. Hearing before governing body.
    • 8-2a13. Appeals.
    • 8-2a14. Costs assessed.
    • 8-2a15. Construction.
  • Article 3. Junked Motor Vehicles On Private Property
    • 8-301. Findings of governing body.
    • 8-302. Definitions.
    • 8-303. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions
    • 8-304. Public officer.
    • 8-305. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-306. Right of entry.
    • 8-307. Order of violation.
    • 8-308. Same; contents.
    • 8-309. Failure to comply; penalty
    • 8-310. Abatement.
    • 8-311. Disposition of vehicle.
    • 8-312. Hearing.
    • 8-313. Costs assessed.
  • Article 4. Weeds
    • 8-401. Weeds to be removed.
    • 8-402. Definitions.
    • 8-403. Public officer; notice to remove.
    • 8-404. Abatement; assessment of costs.
    • 8-405. Right of entry.
    • 8-406. Unlawful interference.
    • 8-407. Noxious weeds.
  • Article 5. Minimum Housing Code
    • 8-501. Title.
    • 8-502. General.
    • 8-503. Declaration of policy.
    • 8-504. Definitions.
    • 8-505. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
    • 8-506. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
    • 8-507. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
    • 8-508. Designation of unfit dwellings.
    • 8-509. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
    • 8-510. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
    • 8-511. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
    • 8-512. Notice of violations; procedures.
    • 8-513. Public officer: authority.
    • 8-514. Governing body: authority.
    • 8-515. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
    • 8-516. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
    • 8-517. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
    • 8-518. Governing body; appeals.
    • 8-519. Right of petition.
  • Article 6. Rodent Control
    • 8-601. Definitions.
    • 8-602. Building maintenance.
    • 8-603. Notice to rodent-stop.
    • 8-604. Failure to comply.
    • 8-605. Replace rodent-stoppage.
    • 8-606. Notice to eradicate rodents.
    • 8-607. Conditions conducive to harborage of rodents.
    • 8-608. Inspections.
  • 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. Electronic Cigarettes
    • 8-801. Definitions.
    • 8-802. Prohibition of the use of e-cigarettes.
    • 8-803. Exemptions to this article.
    • 8-804. Duties of proprietors.
    • 8-805. Enforcement, violations and penalties.
• CHAPTER 9. 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. Same; digital forensic laboratory fee.
• CHAPTER 10. POLICE
  • Article 1. Police Department
    • 10-101. Police department.
    • 10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
    • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
    • 10-104. Chief of police; powers; duties.
    • 10-105. Police vehicles; markings.
  • 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. Auxiliary Police Force
    • 10-301. Auxiliary police force; established.
    • 10-302. Same; qualifications.
    • 10-303. Same; appointment; volunteer.
    • 10-304. Same; powers and authority; chief of police control.
    • 10-305. Same; suspension; termination.
    • 10-306. Same; funding; compensation; equipment.
    • 10-307. Same; employee of city.
• CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
  • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
    • 11-101. Uniform public offense code (UPOC) incorporated.
    • 11-102. UPOC section 6.10 deleted; traffic signal tampering.
    • 11-103. UPOC section 10.13 deleted; barbed wire.
  • Article 2. Local Regulations
    • 11-201. Window peeping.
    • 11-202. Possession of marihuana.
    • 11-203. Possession of drug paraphernalia.
    • 11-204. Stocking city lake.
    • 11-205. Picketing of religious events.
    • 11-206. Residential picketing.
    • 11-207. Skateboards.
    • 11-208. Tobacco-free areas.
  • Article 3. Noise Disturbance
    • 11-301. Definitions.
    • 11-302. Noise disturbance unlawful.
    • 11-303. Unlawful to allow a noise disturbance; Responsibility for abatement.
    • 11-304. Exemptions.
    • 11-305. Penalties.
• CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
  • Article 1. City Parks
    • 12-101. Public grounds.
    • 12-102. City laws extended to public grounds.
    • 12-103. Police jurisdiction over public grounds.
    • 12-104. Damaging public property.
    • 12-105. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
    • 12-106. Vehicle regulations.
    • 12-107. Hunting.
    • 12-108. Fires.
    • 12-109. Camping prohibited.
    • 12-110. Sanitation.
    • 12-111. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
    • 12-112. Preservation of natural state.
    • 12-113. General regulations.
    • 12-114. Use for concessions and public entertainment; leasing of swimming pool.
    • 12-115. Construction; leaving material; violations when.
  • Article 2. Municipal Airport - Airport Board
    • 12-201. Established; location.
    • 12-202. Flights; visual and auditory disturbances; permits required; fees.
    • 12-203. Vehicles; use unlawful when; speed limits.
    • 12-204. Airport board; composition; appointment powers.
    • 12-205. Airport board; leasing powers and restrictions.
    • 12-206. Airport board; duties generally.
    • 12-207. Airport board; insurance against liability.
    • 12-208. Airport board; governing body’s dissolution power.
  • Article 3. City Lake
    • 12-301. Bathing, swimming or wading prohibited where.
    • 12-302. Boating prohibited.
    • 12-303. Violation; penalty.
    • 12-304. General regulations.
    • 12-305. Hours of fishing.
    • 12-306. Size and limit.
    • 12-307. Creel limits.
  • Article 4. Morrill Free Public Library
    • 12-401. Operation; statutory reference.
  • Article 5. Land Bank
    • 12-501. Purpose.
    • 12-502. Definitions.
    • 12-503. Land bank board of trustees; appointment, terms, and dissolution.
    • 12-504. Land bank board; organization.
    • 12-505. Land bank board of trustees; powers and duties.
    • 12-506. Land bank board of trustees; operational requirements.
• 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. Inanimate objects; unlawful without permission; crowds; unlawful when.
    • 13-111. Water line and sewer line repairs or replacement.
  • 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. 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. Dangerous, dead or diseased trees on private property.
    • 13-307. Reserved.
    • 13-308. Costs on tax rolls.
    • 13-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
    • 13-310. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
    • 13-311. Planting requirements; prohibitions; certain locations.
    • 13-312. Definitions.
    • 13-313. Permitted species of street trees.
    • 13-314. Spacing.
    • 13-315. Distance from curb and sidewalk.
    • 13-316. Distance from street corners and fire plugs; exemption.
    • 13-317. Utilities.
    • 13-318. Tree topping.
    • 13-319. Arborists license and bond required.
  • Article 4. Snow and Ice
    • 13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
    • 13-402. Same: exception; alternate remedy
    • 13-403. Same; penalty.
    • 13-404. Removal may be made by city.
    • 13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
  • Article 5. Tree Board
    • 13-501. Tree board; created; composition.
    • 13-502. Term of office; compensation.
    • 13-503. Duties.
    • 13-504. Operations; quorum.
    • 13-505. Interference with board prohibited.
    • 13-506. Reviews and appeals by commission.
• CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
  • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
    • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
    • 14-102. Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
    • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
  • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
    • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • 14-202. Trash; debris; refuse.
    • 14-203. Dirt; rocks.
    • 14-204. Through streets; designation.
    • 14-205. Snow routes; designation.
    • 14-206. Same; parking prohibited; violation; vehicle removal.
    • 14-207. Same; parking; snow accumulation; prohibition.
    • 14-208. Snow accumulation; police chief powers.
    • 14-209. Standing, stopping, parking prohibited; certain locations.
    • 14-210. Solid waste collection vehicles; prohibited on private property.
    • 14-211. Same; exception.
    • 14-212. Same; penalty.
    • 14-213. Trailers; prohibition.
    • 14-214. Same; exception.
    • 14-215. Same; permit for extended time.
    • 14-216. Same; police officers authorized to remove.
    • 14-217. Same; violation; penalty.
    • 14-218. Trucks and commercial vehicles; truck routes; designation; penalty.
    • 14-219. Sound amplification systems; prohibition.
    • 14-220. Same; definitions.
    • 14-221. Same; exceptions.
    • 14-222. Same; violation; penalty.
    • 14-223. Careless driving.
  • Article 3. Abandoned Motor Vehicles On Public Property
    • 14-301. Definitions.
    • 14-302. Impounding vehicles.
    • 14-303. Storage.
    • 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.
  • Article 4. Hazardous Materials
    • 14-401. Hazardous material; defined.
    • 14-402. Same; exceptions.
    • 14-403. Transportation of hazardous materials.
    • 14-404. Hazardous materials routes.
    • 14-405. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
    • 14-406. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
  • Article 5. Work Site Utility Vehicles/Micro Utility Trucks/Golf Carts
    • 14-501. WSUV/MUT; limited operation authorized.
    • 14-502. Golf cart; limited operation authorized.
    • 14-503. All-terrain vehicle prohibited.
    • 14-504. STO conflicts.
    • 14-505. Penalty.
• CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 15-101. Definition.
    • 15-102. Delinquent accounts.
    • 15-103. Notice; hearing.
    • 15-104. Same; finding.
    • 15-105. Utility deposit.
    • 15-106. Petty cash fund.
    • 15-107. Same; deposits.
    • 15-108. Same; vouchers.
    • 15-109. Utility billing clerk’s duties.
    • 15-110. Billing.
    • 15-111. Landlord liability.
  • Article 2. Water
    • 15-201. Superintendent of water and sewage.
    • 15-202. Regulations.
    • 15-203. Service not guaranteed.
    • 15-204. Service connections required.
    • 15-205. Application for service.
    • 15-206. City to make connections.
    • 15-207. Connection fees.
    • 15-208. Curb cocks.
    • 15-209. Check valves.
    • 15-210. Unauthorized service.
    • 15-211. Meters.
    • 15-212. Same; testing.
    • 15-213. Tampering with meter.
    • 15-214. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
    • 15-215. Reconnect charge/service fee.
    • 15-216. Utility deposit.
    • 15-217. Interrupt service.
    • 15-218. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-219. Wasting water.
    • 15-220. Right of access.
    • 15-221. Rates; special rates.
    • 15-222. Payment of bills.
    • 15-223. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-224. Use during fire
    • 15-225. Cross-connections prohibited.
    • 15-226. Same; protective backflow devices required.
    • 15-227. Same; inspection.
    • 15-228. Same; protection from contaminants.
    • 15-229. Fluoridation of water.
    • 15-230. Tracer wire required.
  • Article 3. Sewers
    • 15-301. Definitions.
    • 15-302. Sewer connection required.
    • 15-303. Permit; connection fee.
    • 15-304. Application.
    • 15-305. Costs.
    • 15-306. Sewer connection.
    • 15-307. Sewer for each building.
    • 15-308(1). Same; specifications.
    • 15-308(2). Same.
    • 15-308(3). Same.
    • 15-308(4). Same.
    • 15-308(5). Same.
    • 15-308(6). Same.
    • 15-308(7). Same.
    • 15-308(8). Tracer wire required.
    • 15-309. Sewer excavations: damages.
    • 15-310. Failure to connect.
    • 15-311. Privy unlawful.
    • 15-312. Private sewer system.
    • 15-313. Same; permit.
    • 15-314. Same; inspection.
    • 15-315. Same; discharge.
    • 15-316. Same; additional requirements.
    • 15-317. Disposal of sewage.
    • 15-318. Damage to sewers.
    • 15-319. Natural outlet
    • 15-320. Standards.
    • 15-321. Old building sewers.
    • 15-322. Mud, grease traps.
    • 15-323. Roof, foundation drains.
    • 15-324. Same; exception.
    • 15-325. Prohibited discharges.
    • 15-326. Bills.
    • 15-327. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
    • 15-328. Sewer service charge.
    • 15-329. Same; annual review.
    • 15-330. Penalties and violations.
  • Article 4. Solid Waste
    • 15-401. Definitions.
    • 15-402. Contracts.
    • 15-403. Duty of owner, occupant.
    • 15-404. Containers.
    • 15-405. Bulk containers.
    • 15-406. Wrapping garbage.
    • 15-407. Heavy, bulky waste.
    • 15-408. Hazardous materials.
    • 15-409. Prohibited practices.
    • 15-410. Objectionable waste.
    • 15-411. Unauthorized disposal.
    • 15-412. Private collectors; license required.
    • 15-413. Same; application.
    • 15-414. Closed vehicle.
    • 15-415. Rules and regulations
  • Article 5. Water Conservation
    • 15-501. Purpose.
    • 15-502. Definitions.
    • 15-503. Declaration; water watch.
    • 15-504. Same; water warning.
    • 15-505. Same; 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. Storm Water Utility
    • 15-601. Creation of storm water utility.
    • 15-602. Program responsibility.
    • 15-603. Operating Budget.
    • 15-604. Fee schedule established.
    • 15-605. Bills.
    • 15-606. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
    • 15-607. Storm water detention plan.
• CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • Article 1. City Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
    • 16-101. Commission re-establishment.
    • 16-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
    • 16-103. Meetings, officers and records.
    • 16-104. Powers and duties.
    • 16-105. Board of zoning appeals.
    • 16-106. Budget.
  • Article 2. Zoning Regulations / Comprehensive Plan
    • 16-201. Comprehensive plan; incorporated.
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • Charter Ordinance No. C-1-93
  • Charter Ordinance No. C-1-07
  • Charter Ordinance No. C-1-10
  • Charter Ordinance No. C1-2011
  • Charter Ordinance No. C2-2011
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1-2014
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • Ordinance No. 958
  • Ordinance No. 972
  • Ordinance No. 2078
  • Ordinance No. 2094