• CODE OF THE CITY OF HILLSBORO, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1341
    • 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. Definition
      • 1-103. Existing ordinance
      • 1-104. Effect of repeal.
      • 1-105. Catchlines of sections.
      • 1-106. Parenthetical and reference matter.
      • 1-107. Amendments; repeal.
      • 1-108. Powers generally.
      • 1-108. Ordinances.
      • 1-110. Same; subject and title; amendment.
      • 1-111. Same; publication.
      • 1-112. Same; ordinance book.
      • 1-113. City records.
      • 1-114. Altering code.
      • 1-115. Scope of application.
      • 1-117. Severability.
      • 1-118. General penalty.
      • 1-119. Official Newspaper or Website.
    • Article 2. Governing Body
      • 1-201. Governing body.
      • 1-202. Powers generally.
      • 1-203. Mayor.
      • 1-204. President of the council.
      • 1-205. Order of business.
      • 1-206. Regular meetings; quorum.
      • 1-207. Special meetings.
      • 1-208. Mayor, oath of office.
      • 1-209. Council; organization.
      • 1-210. Ordinances.
      • 1-211. Vacancy in office of mayor or councilman.
      • 1-212. Emergency government.
      • 1-213. Incorporating Code of Procedure for Kansas cities.
      • 1-214. Same; official copies.
      • 1-215. Same; deletions.
      • 1-216. Same; amendments.
      • 1-217. Code of ethics.
    • Article 3. Administrative Officers
      • 1-301. Appointment of officers.
      • 1-302. Terms; vacancies.
      • 1-303. Eligibility for office.
      • 1-304. Council approval.
      • 1-305. Removal of officers.
      • 1-306. Payroll.
      • 1-307. Licensed engineer.
      • 1-308. Director of administration; orders, reports.
      • 1-309. City clerk; duties.
      • 1-310. City treasurer.
      • 1-311. City attorney.
      • 1-312. Municipal judge.
      • 1-313. Police chief.
      • 1-314. Fire chief.
      • 1-315. City administrator; office created; appointment; qualifications.
      • 1-316. Same; powers and duties.
      • 1-317. Same; orders and reports; reception and issuance through administrator’s office.
    • Article 4. Oaths and Bonds
      • 1-401. Oath; affirmation.
      • 1-402. Form; oaths file.
      • 1-403. Bonds require
      • 1-404. Nature and approval of bonds.
      • 1-405. Bond given before taking office.
      • 1-406. Bond to be kept in force.
      • 1-407. Not to affect bonds in force.
      • 1-408. Bonds paid by city.
    • Article 5. Employee Benefits
      • 1-501. Social security.
      • 1-502. Retirement, resolution.
      • 1-503. Uniform personnel regulations.
    • Article 6. Investment of Public Funds
      • 1-601. Purpose and goals.
      • 1-602. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
      • 1-603. Definitions.
      • 1-604. Investment of idle funds.
      • 1-605. Procedures and restrictions.
      • 1-606. Custody and safekeeping.
      • 1-607. Sale or transfer.
      • 1-608. Interest on time deposits.
    • Article 7. Boards and Commissions
      • 1-701. No term limits.
      • 1-702. Land bank.
    • Article 8. Affirmative Action
      • 1-801. Purpose.
      • 1-802. Unlawful employment practices.
      • 1-803. Same; exception.
      • 1-804. Municipal contracts.
      • 1-805. Same; exception.
      • 1-806. Complaints.
      • 1-807. Same; investigation.
      • 1-808. Same; disposition.
      • 1-809. Enforcement.
      • 1-810. Severability.
    • Article 9. Open Records
      • 1-901. Policy.
      • 1-902. Record custodians.
      • 1-903. Local freedom of information officers.
      • 1-904. Public request for access.
      • 1-905. Facilities for public inspection.
      • 1-906. Procedures for inspection.
      • 1-907. Appointment of official custodians.
      • 1-908. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
      • 1-909. Designation of additional record custodians.
      • 1-910. Requests to be directed to custodians.
      • 1-911. Fee administration.
      • 1-912. Inspection fee.
      • 1-913. Copying fee.
      • 1-914. Prepayment of fees.
      • 1-915. Payment.
    • Article 10. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
      • 1-1001. Neighborhood revitalization plan.
      • 1-1002. Fire equipment replacement reserve fund.
      • 1-1003. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
      • 1-1004. Transient guest tax.
      • 1-1005. Special law enforcement trust fund.
    • Article 11. Miscellaneous Fees and Charges
      • 1-1101. Certain fees and changes.
  • CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
    • Article 1. Livestock and Fowl Generally
      • 2-101. Definition of livestock.
      • 2-102. Definition of fowl.
      • 2-103. Prohibition on keeping or harboring livestock and fowl; exceptions.
      • 2-104. Livestock, fowl at large.
      • 2-105. Swine, hog pen, stables.
      • 2-106. Health regulations.
      • 2-107. Indecent exhibitions.
      • 2-108. Racing.
      • 2-109. Picketing animals.
      • 2-110. Livery barns.
      • 2-111. Domestic Chickens.
      • 2-112. Inspections; Violations.
    • Article 2. Dogs
      • 2-201. Purpose.
      • 2-202. Definitions.
      • 2-203. Registration and vaccination of dogs.
      • 2-204. Registration fees and issuance of tags.
      • 2-205. Owner shall require dog to wear tag.
      • 2-206. Registration requirement of dogs in city limits.
      • 2-207. Owner shall tag dog.
      • 2-208. Dog shall be confined.
      • 2-209. Unlawful for dog to disturb peace.
      • 2-210. Dogs shall be confined in business places.
      • 2-211. Unlawful fail to vaccinate dog or cat.
      • 2-212. Dogs running at large.
      • 2-213. Dogs committing disturbance or nuisance.
      • 2-214. Handling of dogs biting persons.
      • 2-215. Potentially dangerous dogs; vicious dogs.
      • 2-216. Disposition of potentially dangerous or vicious dogs.
      • 2-217. Kennel license.
      • 2-218. Punishment upon conviction.
    • Article 3. Other Animals
      • 2-301. Exotic animals.
  • 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.
      • 3-202a. License application procedures.
      • 3-203. License granted; denied.
      • 3-204. License to be posted.
      • 3-205. License, disqualification.
      • 3-206. Restriction upon location.
      • 3-207. License fee.
      • 3-208. Suspension of license.
      • 3-209. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
      • 3-210. Same; appeal.
      • 3-211. Change of location.
      • 3-212. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
      • 3-213. Business regulations.
      • 3-214. Prohibited conduct on premises.
      • 3-215. Sanitary conditions required.
      • 3-216. Minors on premises.
    • Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor
      • 3-301. State license required.
      • 3-302. Application.
      • 3-303. License granted; denied.
      • 3-304. Qualifications for license.
      • 3-305. License fee.
      • 3-306. Posting of receipt.
      • 3-307. Hours of sale.
      • 3-308. Business regulations.
      • 3-309. 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.
    • Article 8. Penalties For Violations; Severability
      • 3-801. Penalties for violation of article 2.
      • 3-802. Penalties for violations of articles 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7.
      • 3-803. Severability.
  • CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • Article 1. Fire Limits
      • 4-101. Flues; brick, stone.
      • 4-102. Fire limits; construction.
    • Article 2. Building Code
      • 4-201. Definitions.
      • 4-202. International Building Code incorporated; International Residential Code incorporated.
      • 4-203. Additional provisions.
      • 4-204. Building official; powers; duties.
      • 4-205. Building inspector; appointment.
      • 4-206. Same; duties.
      • 4-207. Same; powers.
      • 4-208. Same; right of entry.
      • 4-209. Clarification; modification.
      • 4-210. Building permit required; application; approval.
      • 4-211. Same; application information required.
      • 4-212. Same; plans and specifications.
      • 4-213. Permit fee, new construction.
      • 4-214. Permit fee; remodeling, repairing.
      • 4-215. Reserved.
      • 4-216. Permit fee; demolition of structure.
      • 4-217. Abandonment, discontinuance of project.
      • 4-218. Same; posting.
      • 4-219. Certificate of approval.
      • 4-220. Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector.
      • 4-221. Request for inspection.
      • 4-222. Inspection fee.
      • 4-223. Builder or building contractor defined.
      • 4-224. Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts.
      • 4-225. Same; application; granting.
      • 4-226. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
      • 4-227. Insurance.
      • 4-228. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
      • 4-229. Work by property owners.
      • 4-230. Liability.
      • 4-231. Severability.
    • Article 3. Electrical Code
      • 4-301. Definitions.
      • 4-302. Board of examiners and city electrical inspector.
      • 4-303. Adoption of National Electrical Code by reference.
      • 4-304. Additional provisions.
      • 4-305. Electrician’s license; license bond of electricians.
      • 4-306. Electrician’s bond/insurance.
      • 4-307. Electrical installations; supervision.
      • 4-308. Master electrician; examination.
      • 4-309. Electrician’s examination.
      • 4-310. Board of examiners, waive examination.
      • 4-311. Apprentice helper.
      • 4-312. Work performed by licensed electrician; exception.
      • 4-313. Revocation of license.
      • 4-314. Permits.
      • 4-315. Inspection.
      • 4-316. Reinspection.
      • 4-317. Construction requirements.
      • 4-318. Approval of plans.
      • 4-319. Service entrance panel.
      • 4-320. Service entrance conductors.
      • 4-321. Anchorage for electric service drop.
      • 4-322. Maintenance not responsibility of city.
      • 4-323. Polarized plugs; switches bonded.
      • 4-324. Special exceptions.
      • 4-325. Permit; central air conditioner installation.
      • 4-326. Installation regulations.
      • 4-327. Outdoor condensing unit.
      • 4-328. Board of review.
      • 4-329. Penalty.
      • 4-330. City not liable.
      • 4-331. Severability.
    • Article 4. Plumbing Code
      • 4-401. Plumbing defined.
      • 4-402. Plumber’s certificate required.
      • 4-403. Examination by board.
      • 4-404. Board of examiners.
      • 4-405. Compensation.
      • 4-406. Examination; certificate; fees.
      • 4-407. Renewal certification, fees.
      • 4-408. Examination; where taken.
      • 4-409. Examination board; arbitration board.
      • 4-410. License, fees.
      • 4-411. Bond / insurance.
      • 4-412. Duties of plumbing inspector.
      • 4-413. Qualifications.
      • 4-414. Concealed plumbing, regulations.
      • 4-415. Plumbers; show certificate, license when necessary.
      • 4-416. Inspectors make recommendations.
      • 4-417. Suspension of license.
      • 4-418. Plumbing plans show location.
      • 4-419. International Plumbing Code incorporated.
    • Article 5. Moving Buildings and Structures
      • 4-501. Moving structures; permit.
      • 4-502. Application.
      • 4-503. Permit fee.
      • 4-504. Notice to owners.
      • 4-505. Duty of owners.
    • Article 6. Numbering Houses
      • 4-601. Lots numbered.
      • 4-602. Base lines.
      • 4-603. Business district.
      • 4-604. Residence district.
      • 4-605. Designation of streets.
      • 4-606. Plan of numbering; lots.
      • 4-607. Plan of numbering; blocks.
      • 4-608. Clerk; decision.
      • 4-609. Numbers required.
      • 4-610. Style of number.
      • 4-611. Assessing cost to property owner.
    • Article 7. Naming Streets
      • 4-701. Town square.
      • 4-702. Names of streets.
      • 4-703. Conflict.
    • Article 8. Mechanical Code
      • 4-801. International Mechanical Code incorporated.
    • Article 9. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
      • 4-901. Dangerous structures unlawful; regulations and definitions.
      • 4-902. Standards under International Property Maintenance Code.
      • 4-903. Dangerous structures; petition filed; procedure.
      • 4-904. Appeal to district court.
      • 4-905. Dangerous structures; owner compliance with provisions of code.
      • 4-906. Dangerous structures; immediate hazard.
      • 4-907. Standards hearing officer; exercise powers.
      • 4-908. Posting of notice.
      • 4-909. Other powers preserved.
      • 4-910. Violations; penalties.
    • Article 10. Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
      • 4-1001. Definitions.
      • 4-1002. Sewer connections.
      • 4-1003. Permits; application.
      • 4-1004. Regulations: plumbing, wiring.
      • 4-1005. Permit fees.
  • CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. General Regulations and Licenses
      • 5-101. License required.
      • 5-102. Application for license.
      • 5-103. Not assignable or transferable.
      • 5-104. License period; duration.
      • 5-105. Exemption of farmers.
      • 5-106. Issuance.
      • 5-107. License fee.
      • 5-108. Same; when payable; time period.
      • 5-109. Payment of fees; receipt.
      • 5-110. Contents of license.
      • 5-111. Record book.
      • 5-112. Display of license.
    • Article 2. Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants
      • 5-201. Purpose.
      • 5-202. Definitions.
      • 5-203. Solicitor’s license required.
      • 5-204. Solicitor’s license fee.
      • 5-205. Solicitor’s license application.
      • 5-206. Solicitor’s license issuance; denial.
      • 5-207. Solicitor’s license appearance; duration.
      • 5-208. Solicitor’s license non-transferable.
      • 5-209. Solicitor’s license possession; displaying license.
      • 5-210. Solicitor’s license restrictions.
      • 5-211. Solicitor’s license revocation.
      • 5-212. Solicitor’s license appeal.
      • 5-213. Solicitor’s license unlawful actions.
      • 5-214. Solicitor’s license municipal offense.
      • 5-215. Solicitor’s license exemptions.
    • Article 3. Amusement Shows On City Property
      • 5-301. License required.
      • 5-302. Application required; procedure.
      • 5-303. Insurance; proof required.
      • 5-304. License fee.
      • 5-305. Responsibilities.
    • Article 4. Mobile Food Vendors
      • 5-401. Purpose.
      • 5-402. Definitions.
      • 5-403. Mobile Food Vendor’s License required.
      • 5-404. Mobile Food Vendor’s License; Fees.
      • 5-405. Mobile Food Vendor’s License application.
      • 5-406. Mobile Food Vendor’s License issuance; denial.
      • 5-407. Mobile Food Vendor’s License appearance; duration.
      • 5-408. Mobile Food Vendor’s License subsequent Mobile Food Unit.
      • 5-409. Mobile Food Vendor’s License non-transferable.
      • 5-410. Mobile Food Vendor’s License displayed.
      • 5-411. Mobile Food Vendor’s License restrictions.
      • 5-412. Mobile Food Unit standards.
      • 5-413. Mobile Food Vendor’s License revocation.
      • 5-414. Mobile Food Vendor’s License appeal.
      • 5-415. Mobile Food Vendor’s License municipal offense.
      • 5-416. Mobile Food Vendor’s License exemptions.
  • CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
    • Article 1. City Elections
      • 6-101. Conduct of elections.
      • 6-102. Hours of voting.
      • 6-103. Places of voting.
      • 6-104. Election of mayor and council.
      • 6-105. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
      • 6-106. Filing place, petition and fees.
    • Article 2. Wards
      • 6-201. Ward No. 1.
      • 6-202. Ward No. 2.
      • 6-203. Extension of Washington Street.
  • 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. Chief; duties, responsibilities.
      • 7-105. Fire chief; powers.
      • 7-106. Records.
      • 7-107. Inspections.
      • 7-108. Assistant chief.
      • 7-109. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
      • 7-110. Unlawful to drive over fire hose; exception.
      • 7-111. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
      • 7-112. False fire alarm.
      • 7-113. Private use of fire equipment.
      • 7-114. Penalty.
    • Article 2. Fire Prevention
      • 7-201. International Fire Code incorporated.
      • 7-202. Same; enforcement.
      • 7-203. Same; amendments.
      • 7-204. Open burning.
      • 7-205. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
      • 7-206. Stacking of hay or straw.
      • 7-207. Keeping of packing materials.
      • 7-208. Storage of ashes.
      • 7-209. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
      • 7-210. Fire hazards generally.
      • 7-211. Same; inspections to discover.
      • 7-212. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
      • 7-213. Same; service of order; records.
    • Article 3. Emergency Assistance To Other Jurisdictions
      • 7-301. Request for assistance.
      • 7-302. No conflicts with other agreements.
      • 7-303. Intent.
      • 7-304. Fire protection agreement.
    • Article 4. Fireworks
      • 7-401. Definitions.
      • 7-402. Sale, discharge and possession of fireworks restricted.
      • 7-403. Application to sell fireworks.
      • 7-404. Inspection.
      • 7-405. Posting of license.
      • 7-406. Regulations governing all retail sales locations.
      • 7-407. Permanent structures.
      • 7-408. Temporary stands.
      • 7-409. Seizure of fireworks; fine, suspension or revocation of license.
      • 7-410. Days when fireworks may be sold.
      • 7-411. Days when fireworks may be discharged.
      • 7-412. Discharge of fireworks restricted.
      • 7-413. Fire extinguishers required.
      • 7-414. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
      • 7-415. Authority of fire chief.
  • 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
      • 8-101. 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.
      • 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; recovery 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. Eating and Drinking Establishments
      • 8-501. Food service sanitation code incorporated.
      • 8-502. Deletion of certain portions of code.
      • 8-503. Inspection.
      • 8-504. Authority to take samples.
      • 8-505. Sidewalk display of foodstuffs.
      • 8-506. Unwholesome foodstuff.
      • 8-507. Food handler’s permit.
    • Article 6. Drug Abuse Program
      • 8-601. Need established.
      • 8-602. Participation authorized.
    • 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.
      • 8-710. Designation of blighted premises (residential and nonresidential).
      • 8-711. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (nonresidential).
      • 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. Fair Housing
      • 8-801. Purpose.
      • 8-802. Definitions.
      • 8-803. Unlawful practices.
      • 8-804. Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing.
      • 8-805. Discrimination in the financing of housing.
      • 8-806. Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services.
      • 8-807. Exemption.
      • 8-808. Administration.
      • 8-809. Enforcement.
      • 8-810. Investigations; subpoenas, giving of evidence.
      • 8-811. Enforcement by private persons.
      • 8-812. Interference, coercion, or intimidation.
      • 8-813. Severability of provisions.
      • 8-814. Prevention of intimidation in fair housing cases.
    • Article 9. Rodent Control
      • 8-901. Definitions.
      • 8-902. Building maintenance.
      • 8-903. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
      • 8-904. Failure to comply.
      • 8-905. Replace rat-stoppage.
      • 8-906. Notice to eradicate rats.
      • 8-907. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
      • 8-908. Inspections.
    • Article 10. Insurance Proceeds Lien
      • 8-1001. Scope and application.
      • 8-1002. Lien created.
      • 8-1003. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-1004. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-1005. Procedure.
      • 8-1006. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-1007. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-1008. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-1009. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-1010. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-1011. Insurers; liability.
  • CHAPTER 9. MUNICIPAL COURT
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 9-101. Municipal court established.
      • 9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
      • 9-103. Time.
      • 9-104. Place.
      • 9-105. Municipal judge; appointment.
      • 9-106. Same; absence; vacancy; pro tem.
      • 9-107. Same; powers and duties.
      • 9-108. Same; salary.
      • 9-109. Court clerk.
      • 9-110. Payment of fine.
      • 9-111. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
      • 9-112. Failure to appear.
      • 9-113. Court costs.
  • CHAPTER 10. 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. Fees For Police Responses To Party
      • 10-301. Definitions.
      • 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.
  • CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • Article 1. Uniform Public Offense Code
      • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
    • Article 2. Local Regulations
      • 11-201. Criminal use of noxious matter.
      • 11-202. Shoplifting.
      • 11-203. Trespassing for purpose of parking vehicle.
      • 11-204. Wasting utilities.
      • 11-205. Vagrancy.
      • 11-206. Disturbance of religious assemblies.
      • 11-207. Loitering; streets, public places.
      • 11-208. Loudspeakers, sound amplifiers: permits.
      • 11-209. Window peeping.
      • 11-210. Dangerous missiles.
      • 11-211. Possession, delivery of marihuana
      • 11-212. Sale, inhalation; toxic vapors, glue, related products.
      • 11-213. Unlawful to sell, explode or discharge fireworks.
      • 11-214. Minors.
      • 11-215. Parent, guardians.
      • 11-216. Unnecessary loud noises within the city limits
      • 11-217. Operation of engine exhaust devices restricted.
      • 11-218. Defecation or urination of human waste on public property.
      • 11-219. Tobacco prohibition.
  • CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • Article 1. Memorial Park and Adjacent Land Owned By The City Of Hillsboro
      • 12-101. City laws extended to park.
      • 12-102. Criminal use of noxious matter.
      • 12-103. Paper, trash, bottles.
      • 12-104. Injury to plants; defacing property.
      • 12-105. Tampering with park property.
      • 12-106. Curfew.
      • 12-107. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
      • 12-108. Vehicle regulations.
      • 12-109. Hunting.
      • 12-110. Fires.
      • 12-111. Camping prohibited.
      • 12-112. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
      • 12-113. Preservation of natural state.
      • 12-114. General regulations.
    • Article 2. Municipal Swimming Pool
      • 12-201. Municipal swimming pool.
      • 12-202. Bathing suits.
      • 12-203. Diseased persons.
      • 12-204. Pollution of pool.
      • 12-205. Animals.
      • 12-206. Register of persons.
      • 12-207. Children.
      • 12-208. Pool hours.
      • 12-209. Pool charges.
      • 12-210. Additional rules.
    • Article 3. Recreation Commission
      • 12-301. Established.
      • 12-302. Recreation commission.
      • 12-303. Officers; meetings.
      • 12-304. Budget.
      • 12-305. Disbursements.
      • 12-306. Annual report.
    • Article 4. Historical Society And Museum
      • 12-401. Established.
      • 12-402. Membership.
      • 12-403. Funds and donations; treasurer.
      • 12-404. Rules and regulations.
    • Article 5. City Airport
      • 12-501. Airport board established; appointment.
      • 12-502. Same; terms; vacancy.
      • 12-503. Same; authority; purpose.
      • 12-504. Same; meetings.
      • 12-505. Airport; declaration of public interest.
      • 12-506. Weight restrictions.
      • 12-507. Refueling.
      • 12-508. Penalty.
    • Article 6. Public Building Commission
      • 12-601. Public building commission.
      • 12-602. Powers.
      • 12-603. Composition of commission.
  • CHAPTER 13. STREETS, ALLEYS 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. Duty of occupant to keep sidewalks clean.
      • 13-112. Ride or drive bicycle, motorcycle, or special purpose vehicle prohibited.
      • 13-113. Exceptions.
    • Article 2. Streets; Excavation, Curbs, Gutters, Pavement
      • 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. City Tree Board
      • 13-301. Creation and establishment.
      • 13-302. Term of office, vacancy.
      • 13-303. Compensation.
      • 13-304. Duties and responsibilities.
      • 13-305. Operation.
    • Article 4. Trees and Shrubs
      • 13-401. Laboratory test; determination.
      • 13-402. Notice served.
      • 13-403. Failure of owner; duty of city.
      • 13-404. Prevent spread of disease.
      • 13-405. Dangerous, dead or diseased trees on private property.
      • 13-406. Public property; cost borne by city.
      • 13-407. Injuring trees and shrubs.
      • 13-408. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
      • 13-409. Costs on tax rolls.
      • 13-410. Penalty.
    • Article 5. Snow and Ice
      • 13-501. Snow and ice control plan overview.
      • 13-502. Snow and ice removal regulations.
      • 13-503. Same; emergency regulation.
      • 13-504. Same; responsibility of citizens and patrons.
      • 13-505. Same; standard procedure.
      • 13-506. Same; business district snow and ice removal regulation.
  • 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. Restricted speed zones.
      • 14-203. Urban district.
      • 14-204. City truck route, Ash Street.
      • 14-206. Storage of vehicles, streets, alleys.
      • 14-207. Storage defined.
      • 14-208. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
      • 14-209. J turns
      • 14-210. Parking off street in certain residential zones; improved parking surface required.
      • 14-211. Designated downtown parking.
      • 14-212. Vehicle impound.
    • Article 3. Hazardous Materials
      • 14-301. Hazardous material defined.
      • 14-302. Same; exceptions.
      • 14-303. Transportation of hazardous materials.
      • 14-304. Hazardous materials routes.
      • 14-305. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
      • 14-306. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
    • Article 4. Special Use Vehicles
      • 14-401. Operation of work-site utility vehicles.
      • 14-402. Same; definition.
      • 14-403. Operation of micro utility trucks.
      • 14-404. Same; definition.
      • 14-405. Operation of all-terrain vehicles.
      • 14-406. Same; definition.
      • 14-407. Operation of golf carts.
      • 14-408. Same; definition.
      • 14-409. Same; display of slow-moving vehicle emblem.
      • 14-410. Operation of lawn mowers.
      • 14-411. Lighting equipment.
      • 14-412. Mufflers.
      • 14-413. Valid driver’s license required; penalty.
      • 14-414. Penalty.
      • 14-415. Insurance required; penalty.
      • 14-416. Registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
      • 14-417. Roadways laned for traffic.
      • 14-418. Clinging to other vehicles prohibited.
      • 14-419. Operation of all-terrain vehicles; equipment required for operators and riders.
    • Article 5. Truck Parking
      • 14-501. Definitions.
      • 14-502. Truck parking.
  • CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
    • Article 1. Municipal Water System
      • 15-101. Application for service.
      • 15-102. Reserved.
      • 15-103. Superintendent to have supervision.
      • 15-104. All water to be metered.
      • 15-105. City make connections; fee.
      • 15-106. Every premise to have separate connection.
      • 15-107. Service pipe to be installed by licensed operator only.
      • 15-108. Trenching and backfilling.
      • 15-109. Character of pipe and service connections.
      • 15-110. Curb cocks.
      • 15-111. Check valves required.
      • 15-112. Cost of installation by consumer.
      • 15-113. Extension of mains.
      • 15-114. Individual installation of pipe and service connections by persons or corporations outside of city limits.
      • 15-115. Care of meters.
      • 15-116. City only to remove or repair meters.
      • 15-117. No allowance for leaks.
      • 15-118. Meter reading conclusive.
      • 15-119. Meter seals.
      • 15-120. Testing meters.
      • 15-121. Right of entry.
      • 15-122. Water account in name of consumer.
      • 15-123. Municipal water system application and new service utility hookup fee.
      • 15-124. Sprinkling streets.
      • 15-125. Use of water during fire.
      • 15-126. Fire pressure.
      • 15-127. Taking water without authority.
      • 15-128. Tampering with cut-off valves.
      • 15-129. City reserves right to discontinue service.
      • 15-130. City clerk or water superintendent to keep records.
      • 15-131. City clerk or water superintendent to make out bills; supervise collection.
      • 15-132. Rates.
      • 15-133. Rates - commercial & multiple dwellings.
      • 15-134. Rates - commercial contractual
      • 15-135. Reserved.
      • 15-136. Water, sewer, delinquency, notice, hearing, termination.
      • 15-137. Water and sewer reconnect fee.
      • 15-138. Water rationing; use restricted or stopped.
      • 15-139. Water rationing; imposing restrictions.
      • 15-140. Water rationing; water restrictions.
      • 15-141. City does not guarantee service.
      • 15-142. Fluoridate water.
    • Article 2. Electric Department
      • 15-201. Contract for service.
      • 15-202. Service application.
      • 15-203. Service.
      • 15-204. Payment of bills.
      • 15-205. Customer’s responsibility.
      • 15-206. Right of entry.
      • 15-207. Meter installation and location.
      • 15-208. Removal of meters.
      • 15-209. Standards of accuracy.
      • 15-210. Estimated bills.
      • 15-211. Connected load.
      • 15-212. Maximum demand.
      • 15-213. Phase, frequency, voltage.
      • 15-214. Payment of electric costs, termination; hearing, termination; new service utility hookup charge as a condition of service; collection of electrical costs.
      • 15-215. Electrical reconnect fee.
      • 15-216. Minimum charges.
      • 15-217. Residential lighting.
      • 15-218. Residential rates and commercial rates.
      • 15-219. Commercial schedule.
      • 15-220. Residential rates outside city limits.
      • 15-221. Temporary service.
      • 15-222. Rates; street lights.
      • 15-223. Power cost adjustment.
      • 15-224. Contract power.
      • 15-225. Interconnection standards for customer-owned renewable electric generation facilities and distributed generation.
    • Article 3. Heating and Cooling Standards
      • 15-301. Definitions.
      • 15-302. Certificate required.
      • 15-303. Standards.
    • Article 4. Private Water Wells
      • 15-401. Compliance required.
      • 15-402. Private well defined.
      • 15-403. Permit required.
      • 15-404. Same; fee.
      • 15-405. Inspect site.
      • 15-406. Well inspection.
      • 15-407. Cross connections banned.
      • 15-408. Connections banned for certain property.
      • 15-409. Disconnect public water supply.
      • 15-410. Penalty.
    • Article 5. Refuse Collection and Disposal
      • 15-501. System established.
      • 15-502. Definitions.
      • 15-503. Prohibition.
      • 15-504. Garbage, rubbish; frequency of collection.
      • 15-505. Containers; specifications.
      • 15-506. Construction, demolition and renovation waste.
      • 15-507. Yard waste.
      • 15-508. Hazardous waste.
      • 15-509. Collection and billing.
      • 15-510. Licensed garbage and rubbish, collectors.
      • 15-511. Residential charges.
      • 15-512. Commercial charges.
      • 15-513. Dumpster rental.
      • 15-514. Bulky items; pick up.
    • Article 6. Sewers
      • 15-601. Definitions.
      • 15-602. Disposal of sewage.
      • 15-603. Natural outlet.
      • 15-604. Privy unlawful.
      • 15-605. Public sewer; connection required.
      • 15-606. Private sewer system.
      • 15-607. Same; permit.
      • 15-608. Same.
      • 15-609. Same; discharge.
      • 15-610. Same; sanitary manner.
      • 15-611. Same; additional requirements; health officer.
      • 15-612. Same.
      • 15-613. Damage to sewers.
      • 15-614. Discharges.
      • 15-615. Same.
      • 15-616. Same.
      • 15-617. Damage.
      • 15-618. Connections; private sewer.
      • 15-619. Same.
      • 15-620. Costs.
      • 15-621. Separate sewer for every building.
      • 15-622. Old building sewers.
      • 15-623. Permits; classes.
      • 15-624. Same; specifications.
      • 15-625. Sewer specifications.
      • 15-626. Sewer elevation.
      • 15-627. Same.
      • 15-628. Same.
      • 15-629. Connection to public sewer.
      • 15-630. Inspection before connection to public sewer.
      • 15-631. Barricades and lights.
      • 15-632. Connections.
      • 15-633. Unlawful discharges.
      • 15-634. Same; discretion of director.
      • 15-635. Same; procedure.
      • 15-636. Interceptors.
      • 15-637. Same.
      • 15-638. Same.
      • 15-639. Same.
      • 15-640. Entering premises; inspections.
      • 15-641. Same.
      • 15-642. Same.
      • 15-643. Same.
      • 15-644. Charges.
    • Article 7. Recycling
      • 15-701. Refuse collection; supplement.
      • 15-702. Recycling; site and times established.
      • 15-703. Same; agreement.
      • 15-704. Same; service and access.
      • 15-705. Toxic or hazardous deposits prohibited.
      • 15-706. Residential charges.
      • 15-707. Commercial charges.
    • Article 8. Water Conservation
      • 15-801. Purpose.
      • 15-802. Definitions.
      • 15-803. Declaration of water watch.
      • 15-804. Voluntary conservation measures.
      • 15-805. Mandatory conservation measures.
      • 15-806. Emergency water rates.
      • 15-807. Regulations.
      • 15-808. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
      • 15-809. Emergency termination.
    • Article 9. Utility Pole Attachment
      • 15-901. Pole attachments.
      • 15-902. Pole attachment fee rates.
      • 15-903. Payment and affidavit.
      • 15-904. Agreement required.
      • 15-905. Penalty for violation.
  • CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • Article 1. City Planning Commission
      • 16-101. Planning commission established.
      • 16-102. Membership, terms.
      • 16-103. Powers, duties.
      • 16-104. Plans, plats, replats.
      • 16-105. Rules, regulations; subdivision of lands.
      • 16-106. Rules, regulations; building materials, codes.
      • 16-107. Annual budget.
    • Article 2. Marion County Planning and Development Commission
      • 16-201. Establishment.
      • 16-202. Membership.
      • 16-203. Power and responsibilities.
      • 16-204. Budget.
      • 16-205. Agreement between governing bodies.
    • Article 3. Flint Hills Regional Planning Commission
      • 16-301. Name.
      • 16-302. Membership, qualification, term.
      • 16-303. Compensation.
      • 16-304. Meetings.
      • 16-305. Functions, duties, powers.
      • 16-306. Rules.
      • 16-307. Severability.
      • 16-308. Joint planning agreement.
    • Article 4. Zoning Regulations
      • 16-401. Zoning regulations incorporated.
      • 16-402. Official maps.
      • 16-403. Jurisdiction.
      • 16-404. Zoning administrator.
      • 16-405. Occupancy permit; fee.
      • 16-406. Violations.
      • 16-407. Filing fees.
    • Article 5. Subdivision Regulations
      • 16-501. Regulations incorporated.
      • 16-502. Violation; penalty.
    • Article 6. Floodplain Management
      • 16-601. Floodplain management ordinance incorporated.
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • Charter Ordinance No. 1 (Repealed)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 2
    • Charter Ordinance No. 3
    • Charter Ordinance No. 4
    • Charter Ordinance No. 5 (Repealed)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 6 (Repealed)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 7
    • Charter Ordinance No 8 (Repealed)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 9
    • Charter Ordinance No. 10
    • Charter Ordinance No. 11
    • Charter Ordinance No. 12 (Repealed)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 13
    • Charter Ordinance No. 14
    • Charter Ordinance No. 15 (Repealed)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 16
    • Charter Ordinance No. 17
    • Charter Ordinance No. 18
    • Charter Ordinance No. 19 (Repealed)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 20
    • Charter Ordinance No. 21
    • Charter Ordinance No. 22
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • Ord. No. 832 (KPL Gas)
    • Ord. No. 867 (Galaxy Cable)
    • Ord. No. 1024 (United Telephone D/B/A Sprint)
    • Ord. No. 1104 (Galaxy Cable)
    • Ord. No. 1112 (Kansas Power Pool)
    • Ord. No. 1121 (Atmos Energy)
    • Ord. No. 1128 (Galaxy Cable)
    • Ord. No. 1223 (Westar Energy)
    • Ord. No. 1327 (TC Wireless)
  • APPENDIX C – ZONING REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE I. TITLE
      • SECTION 1. TITLE
    • ARTICLE II. PURPOSE AND INTENT
      • SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND INTENT.
    • ARTICLE III. AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION
      • SECTION 1. AUTHORITY.
      • SECTION 2. JURISDICTION.
      • SECTION 3. NOTICE TO THE COUNTY.
      • SECTION 4. CONTINUED AGRICULTURAL USE.
    • ARTICLE IV. INTERPRETATION AND CONSTRUCTION
      • SECTION 1. RULES OF INTERPRETATION.
      • SECTION 2. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.
      • SECTION 3. ZONING PROCEDURE.
    • ARTICLE V. DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.
      • SECTION 2. UNDEFINED TERMS.
    • ARTICLE VI. DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES
      • SECTION 1. DISTRICT CLASSIFICATIONS.
      • ArSECTION 2. ZONING DISTRICT MAP.
      • SECTION 3. ANNEXATION RULE.
    • ARTICLE VII. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
      • SECTION 1. STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT, AND PURPOSES.
      • SECTION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
      • SECTION 3. ADMINISTRATION.
      • SECTION 4. PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION.
      • SECTION 5. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT VARIANCE PROCEDURES.
      • SECTION 6. ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, AND VIOLATIONS.
      • SECTION 7. AMENDMENTS.
      • SECTION 8. DEFINITIONS.
    • ARTICLE VIII. “A – L” AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATION.
      • SECTION 5. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 6. YARD REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 7. SIGN REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 8. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
    • ARTICLE IX. “W – P” WATER QUALITY PROTECTION DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 5. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 6. YARD REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 7. SIGN REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 8. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
    • ARTICLE X. “R – S” RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 5. LOT COVERAGE.
      • SECTION 6. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 7. YARD REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 8. SIGN REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 9. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
    • ARTICLE XI. “R – 1” SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 5. LOT COVERAGE.
      • SECTION 6. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 7. YARD REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 8. SIGN REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 9. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
    • ARTICLE XII. “R – 2” TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 5. LOT COVERAGE.
      • SECTION 6. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 7. YARD REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 8. SIGN REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 9. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
    • ARTICLE XIII. “R – 3” MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 5. LOT COVERAGE.
      • SECTION 6. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 7. YARD REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 8. SIGN REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 9. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
    • ARTICLE XIV. “S – I” COLLEGE AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 4. DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN REQUIRED.
      • SECTION 5. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 6. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 7. YARD REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 8. SIGN REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 9 PARKING & LOADING REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 10 LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
    • ARTICLE XV. “PUD” PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. INTENT.
      • SECTION 2. PERMITTED USES.
      • SECTION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
      • SECTION 4. STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT.
      • SECTION 5. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAN.
      • SECTION 6. FINAL PLAN APPROVAL.
      • SECTION 7. RECORDING.
      • SECTION 8. ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF PROVISIONS OF THE PLAN.
      • SECTION 9. AMENDMENTS.
      • SECTION 10. PLATTING.
    • ARTICLE XVI. “M – H” MANUFACTURED HOME DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 5. LOT COVERAGE.
      • SECTION 6. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 7. YARD REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 8. SIGN REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 9. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 10. SPECIAL MANUFACTURED HOME REQUIREMENTS.
    • ARTICLE XVII. “M – P” MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 4. PARK REQUIREMENTS.
      • SECTION 5. APPLICATION PROCEDURE.
    • ARTICLE XVII-AH. “A - H” ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION HOUSING DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION HOUSING DEFINITION.
      • SECTION 3. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 4. USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 5. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 6. LOT COVERAGE.
      • SECTION 7. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 8. YARD REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 9. SIGN REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 10. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 11. SPECIAL ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION HOME REQUIREMENTS.
    • ARTICLE XVIII. “C – S” HIGHWAY SERVICE DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 5. LOT COVERAGE.
      • SECTION 6. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 7. YARD REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 8. SIGN REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 9. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 10. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 11. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
    • ARTICLE XIX. “C – 1” CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 5. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 6. YARD REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 7. SIGN REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 8. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 9. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 10. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
    • ARTICLE XX. “C – 2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 5. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 6. YARD REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 7. SIGN REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 8. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 9. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 10. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
    • ARTICLE XXI. “C – 3” ADULT ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 5. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 6. YARD REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 7. SIGN REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 8. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 9. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS.
      • SECTION 10. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 11. USE AND LOCATION RESTRICTIONS.
    • ARTICLE XXII. “I – 1” LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 5. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 6. YARD REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 7. SIGN REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 8. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 9. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 10. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
    • ARTICLE XXIII. “I – 2” HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND INTENT OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 5. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 6. YARD REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 7. SIGN REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 8. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 9. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 10. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
    • ARTICLE XXIV. “A – P” AIRPORT DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND INTENT OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. AUTHORITY AND REASONABLENESS.
      • SECTION 3. CONFLICT.
      • SECTION 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION.
      • SECTION 5. PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTION OF OR AMENDMENT TO AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS..
      • SECTION 6. AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS.
      • SECTION 7. AIRPORT OVERLAY DISTRICT HEIGHT LIMITATIONS.
      • SECTION 8. AIRPORT OVERLAY DISTRICT USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 9. NON-CONFORMING USES.
      • SECTION 10. PERMITS.
      • SECTION 11. VARIANCES.
      • SECTION 12 OBSTRUCTION MARKING AND LIGHTING.
      • SECTION 13. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
    • ARTICLE XXV. SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
      • SECTION 2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.
      • SECTION 3. PERMITS AND FEES REQUIRED.
      • SECTION 4. NON-CONFORMING SIGNS.
      • SECTION 5. REMOVAL OF SIGNS FROM VACANT BUILDINGS.
    • ARTICLE XXVI. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 1. REQUIREMENTS.
      • SECTION 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
      • SECTION 3. MAINTENANCE.
      • SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE.
      • SECTION 5. APPLICATION.
    • ARTICLE XXVII. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 1. MINIMUM LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS.
    • ARTICLE XXVIII. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
    • ARTICLE XXVIII-HS “H-S” HOSPITAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 5. LOT COVERAGE.
      • SECTION 6. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 7. YARD REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 8. SIGN REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 9. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 10. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 11. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
    • ARTICLE XXIX. BUILDINGS AND USES AFFECTED
      • SECTION 1. MINIMUM BUILDING REQUIREMENTS.
      • SECTION 2. BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES MOVED IN.
      • SECTION 3. ELEVATION.
    • ARTICLE XXX. ADDITIONAL HEIGHT, AREA, AND USE REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 1. QUALIFICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTATIONS TO DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • SECTION 2. FENCES.
      • SECTION 3. BUILDING SETBACK LINES.
      • SECTION 4. LOTS OF RECORD.
      • SECTION 5. CANOPY AND MARQUEE.
      • SECTION 6. TEMPORARY USES PERMITTED.
      • SECTION 7. WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS (WECS).
      • SECTION 8. JOINT DRIVEWAYS AND GARAGES.
      • SECTION 9. PROTECTION OF SEWER AND OTHER UTILITY LINES.
      • SECTION 10. MINING AND EXTRACTION OF MINERALS.
      • SECTION 11. VACATED STREETS AND ALLEYS.
      • SECTION 12. SANITARY SEWERAGE REQUIREMENTS.
      • SECTION 13. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS.
      • SECTION 14. HOME OCCUPATIONS.
    • ARTICLE XXXI. NON-CONFORMING USES
      • SECTION 1. NON-CONFORMING USES WHICH MAY BE CONTINUED.
      • SECTION 2. NON-CONFORMING USES WHICH MAY NOT BE CONTINUED.
    • ARTICLE XXXII. ENFORCEMENT, VIOLATION, AND PENALTY
      • SECTION 1. ENFORCEMENT.
      • SECTION 2. CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE.
      • SECTION 3. PLANS.
      • SECTION 4. VIOLATION AND PENALTY.
    • ARTICLE XXXIII. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
      • SECTION 1. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ESTABLISHED.
      • SECTION 2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
      • SECTION 3. RULES OF PROCEDURE.
      • SECTION 4. MEETINGS.
      • SECTION 5. RECORDS.
      • SECTION 6. FILING FEE.
      • SECTION 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE.
      • SECTION 8. POWERS AND JURISDICTIONS.
      • SECTION 9. PROCEDURE.
      • SECTION 10. VARIANCES TO THIS ZONING ORDINANCE.
      • SECTION 11. EXCEPTIONS TO THIS ZONING ORDINANCE.
      • SECTION 12. PERFORMANCE.
    • ARTICLE XXXIV. AMENDMENTS
      • SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS.
      • SECTION 2. APPLICATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. FILING FEE.
      • SECTION 4. PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE.
      • SECTION 5. ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS OF LESSER CHANGE.
      • SECTION 6. ZONING AMENDMENT CONSIDERATIONS.
      • SECTION 7. PROTEST.
    • ARTICLE XXXV. VALIDITY
      • SECTION 1. SEVERABILITY.
    • ARTICLE XXXVI. CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
      • SECTION 1. REPEALS.
      • SECTION 2. APPROVAL.
  • APPENDIX D – SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • SECTION 1. TITLE.
      • SECTION 2. PURPOSE AND INTENT.
      • SECTION 3. AUTHORITY.
      • SECTION 4. JURISDICTION.
      • SECTION 5. APPLICABILITY.
      • SECTION 6. EXEMPTIONS.
      • SECTION 7. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS.
      • SECTION 8. INTERPRETATION.
      • SECTION 9. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.
      • SECTION 10. NOTICE TO THE COUNTY.
    • ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 1. APPLICABILITY.
      • SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS.
    • ARTICLE III. PLAT APPROVALS, VACATION PROCEDURE, VESTING OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
      • SECTION 1. PLAT APPROVAL REQUIRED.
      • SECTION 2. APPROVALS REQUIRED FOR PLAT RECORDING.
      • SECTION 3. VACATION OF PLATS.
      • SECTION 4. VESTING OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS.
    • ARTICLE IV. APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND APPROVAL PROCESS
      • SECTION 1. PRE-APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.
      • SECTION 2. SKETCH PLAN.
      • SECTION 3. PRELIMINARY PLAT.
      • SECTION 4. FINAL PLAT.
      • SECTION 5. SMALL TRACT PLATTING PROCEDURE.
    • ARTICLE V. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS
      • SECTION 1. PRELIMINARY PLAT.
      • SECTION 2. FINAL PLAT.
    • ARTICLE VI. MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS
      • SECTION 1. GENERAL GUIDELINES.
      • SECTION 2. PUBLIC FACILITY REQUIREMENTS.
      • SECTION 3. CHARACTER OF THE LAND.
      • SECTION 4. STREETS, ALLEYS, AND PUBLIC WAYS.
      • SECTION 5. BLOCKS.
      • SECTION 6. LOTS.
      • SECTION 7. SUBDIVISION DESIGN.
    • ARTICLE VII. DEDICATION OR RESERVATION OF PUBLIC SITES AND OPEN SPACES
      • SECTION 1. DETERMINATION OF NEED.
      • SECTION 2. DEDICATION OF SITES.
    • ARTICLE VIII. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
      • SECTION 1. IMPROVEMENT PROVISIONS.
      • SECTION 2. RELOCATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES.
      • SECTION 3. EROSION CONTROL.
      • SECTION 4. EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS.
      • SECTION 5. FINANCING OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS.
    • ARTICLE IX. INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS
      • SECTION 1. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED.
      • SECTION 2. CONTENT OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
      • SECTION 3. CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS.
    • ARTICLE X. LOT SPLIT PROCEDURE
      • SECTION 1. AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL.
      • SECTION 2. APPLICATION.
      • SECTION 3. LOT SPLIT APPROVAL.
      • SECTION 4. EXEMPTION FOR INDUSTRIAL PLATS.
    • ARTICLE XI. APPEALS AND VARIANCES
      • SECTION 1. APPEALS.
      • SECTION 2. VARIANCES.
      • SECTION 3. WAIVERS.
    • ARTICLE XII. AMENDMENTS AND REVIEW
      • SECTION 1. AMENDMENT PROCEDURE.
      • SECTION 2. ANNUAL REVIEW.
    • ARTICLE XIII. ADMINISTRATION
      • SECTION 1. DUTIES OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR.
      • SECTION 2. DUTIES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
      • SECTION 3. DUTIES OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
    • ARTICLE XIV. SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE
      • SECTION 1. SEVERABILITY.
      • SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
  • APPENDIX E – MUNICIPAL POLICIES
    • Introduction
    • 1. Policy Code Development Process
    • 2. Economic Development Tax Exemption Policy Statement
    • 3. Cross Connection Control Policy
    • 4. Abatement of Penalty on Utility Bill
    • 5. Street Lighting That Benefits Private Property
    • 6. Extension of Utilities
    • 7. Major Snowstorm Clearance Procedures
    • 8. Annexation
    • 9. Vacation Policy
    • 10. Domestic Violence
    • 11. Severe Weather Procedures
    • 12. Hillsboro Police Department Firearms Policy
    • 13. Uniform Policy
    • 14. Commercial Drivers Licenses
    • 15. Reserve a Dump Truck
    • 16. Call Back Time for Police Officers
    • 17. Hillsboro Municipal Pool Policy
    • 18. Issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds
    • 19. Health Insurance Coverage
    • 20. Public Overnight Campground Facility
    • 21. Self-service Vehicles
    • 22. Rules & Regulations – City Owned Buildings
    • 23. Blood-Borne Pathogens: As Mandated by OSHA
    • 24. Minimums Standards for Pavement Design
    • 25. Additional Requirements for Submitting Plats to the City of Hillsboro
    • 26. Prohibiting use of City facilities after working hours by the public or City employees for personal use
    • 27. Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability
    • 28. Payment of Consultation Services
    • 29. Accident Investigation
    • 30. Meeting Attendance and Travel Expenses
    • 31. Filing Claim Against the City for Damages/Injury
    • 32. Wrecked/Stored Vehicle Impound Fee
    • 33. Charges for Mowing Private Property
    • 34. Procedures Regarding Returned Checks
    • 35. City Personnel Required to Perform On-Call/Stand-by as Part of their Duty Requirements
    • 36. Giving References on Former or Current Employees of the City of Hillsboro
    • 37. Fuel Purchases
    • 38. Drug-Free Workplace
    • 39. Sidewalk Replacement Policy
    • 40. Internet & Software Policy
    • 41. Invitations for Christmas Party/Purchase of Christmas Gifts
    • 42. Christmas Light Rebate
    • 43. Level Payment Plan
    • 44. Longevity Pay
    • 45. Wiring for electric power, street lights, telephone service and cable television
    • 46. Residential Water Services
    • 47. Renting City Owned Equipment to Private Individuals
    • 48. Time Frame for Keeping Audio & Video Tapes
    • 49. Purchasing Policy
    • 50. Messages on Community Marquee
    • 51. Safety Committee Bylaws
    • 52. Loss Control Policy
    • 53. Hazard Communication Program
    • 54. HFD Standard Operating Procedures
    • 55. Self-Inspection Program
    • 56. Personal Protective Equipment
    • 57. Loss Control Policy
    • 58. Return of Utility Deposits
    • 59. Driveway Approaches
    • 60. Lockout/Tagout
    • 61. Trenching & Excavation
    • 62. Confined Space Procedure
    • 63. Respiratory Protection
    • 64. Delinquent Bills/State Set-off Program
    • 65. Holiday Hours Paid
    • 66. Placing of Special Assessments on Undeveloped Land
    • 67. Purchasing Policy
    • 68. Accountability for Safety
    • 69. Return to Work
    • 70. Aquatic Center Admission Policy
    • 71. Aquatic Center Events and Programming Policy
    • 72. Donations
    • 74. Residency
    • 75. Payment by city of insurance claims denied by city insurer
    • 76. Bill Stuffers Included in City Utility Bills
    • 77. Procedures for the write-off of accounts receivable
    • 78. Formalized Stretching Program for Fire & Police Departments
    • 79. Procedures replacing utility service connections when the connection does not meet property owner requirements
    • 80. Substance Abuse Policy
    • 81. Cell Phone Use
    • 82. Procurement Policy
    • 83. Civil Rights/Fair Housing Policy
    • 86. School Farm Application Review Guidelines
    • 87. Hazard Communication Standard/Global Harmonized System
    • 88. Procedures for doing utility shut-offs with customers who have a medical need for electricity and are delinquent on their utility bill.
    • 89. Procedures for dealing with employees who travel out of state during COVID-19 restrictions
    • 90. Fleet and Vehicle Policy
    • 91. Use of Social Media
    • 92. Record Retention
    • 93. Electrical Service Disconnection Policy
    • 94. Development of Housing Units
    • 95. Public Comments
    • 96. Use of Third-Party Collections Agencies
    • 97. Electric Vehicle Chargers for Commercial Auto Sales
    • 98. Infinity Fitness Facility Memberships for Employees
    • 99. Hillsboro Municipal Golf Course Memberships
    • 100. Rules & Regulations for Rental of City-Owned Buildings
    • 101. Dumpster Policy
    • 102. Installation of Lightning Arresters
    • 103. Vegetation Management Policy
    • 104. Wildlife Preservation Policy
    • 105. Distribution Circuit Inspection Programs.
    • 106. Guidelines for Performing Thermographic Circuit Inspections
    • 107. Quinquennial Distribution Assessment Report
    • 108. City Vehicle Use Policy
    • 109. Food Trailer Rental Policy
  • APPENDIX F – EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
    • INTRODUCTION
    • EMPLOYMENT POLICIES
    • WORKPLACE CONDUCT
    • COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
    • TIME AWAY AND LEAVE BENEFITS
    • INFORMATION & OFFICE SECURITY
    • GENERAL PRACTICES