CODE OF THE CITY OF LECOMPTON, 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. Meetings.
1-204. Quorum.
1-205. Powers of the mayor.
1-206. President of the council.
1-207. Administrative powers.
1-208. Vacancies on the governing body; how filled.
1-209. Compensation.
1-210. Expenses.
1-211. Code of procedure for Kansas cities incorporated.
1-212. Code of ethics.
Article 3. Officers and Employees
1-301. Appointment.
1-302. Employees.
1-303. Removal.
1-304. Vacancy in office.
1-305. City clerk.
1-306. Same; fiscal records.
1-307. Same; seal; oaths.
1-308. Same; withholding agent.
1-309. City treasurer.
1-311. City attorney.
1-312. City engineer.
1-313. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
1-314. Conflict of interest.
Article 4. Oaths and Bonds
1-401. Oath; affirmation.
1-402. Oaths filed.
1-403. Bonds required.
1-404. Same; premiums.
1-405. Condition of bonds.
1-406. Approval of bonds.
Article 5. Open Records
1-501. Policy.
1-502. Record custodians.
1-503. Local freedom of information officers.
1-504. Public request for access.
1-505. Facilities for public inspection.
1-506. Procedures for inspection.
1-507. Appointment of official custodians.
1-508. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
1-509. Designation of additional record custodians.
1-510. Requests to be directed to custodians.
1-511. Fee administration.
1-512. Inspection fee.
1-513. Copying fee.
1-514. Prepayment of fees.
1-515. Payment.
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. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
1-701. Capital improvements fund.
1-702. Equipment reserve fund.
1-703. City sales tax; 1% for the general purpose of providing infrastructure maintenance.
1-704. City sales tax; 0.75% for general purposes.
CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
Article 1. General Provisions
2-101. Douglas County animal control code.
2-101a. Definitions.
2-102. Animal control officer.
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.
2-113a. Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens.
2-114. Death of animals.
2-115. Vicious animals.
2-116. Running at large.
2-117. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
2-118. Redemption of impounded animals.
2-119. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
2-119a. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
2-120. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
2-121. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
2-122. Emergency; proclamation.
2-123. Kennel licenses.
Article 2. Dogs and Cats
2-201. Registration and vaccination required; fee.
2-202. Dog or cat tags.
2-203. Same; counterfeit tag.
2-204. Evidence of vaccination.
2-205. Visiting dogs.
2-206. Running at large; fine.
2-207. Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee.
2-208. Disposition of unclaimed dogs or cats.
2-209. Confinement of dogs in heat.
2-210. Muzzling.
2-211. Vicious dogs; definitions.
2-212. Same; insurance.
2-213. Same; ownership of certain vicious dogs prohibited.
2-214. Same; penalty.
2-215. Same; disposition of certain vicious dogs.
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. 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. Temporary Permits
3-601. Permit required.
3-602. Permit fee.
3-603. City temporary permit.
3-604. Permit regulations.
CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Article 1. Building Code
4-101. Definitions.
4-102. International building code incorporated.
4-103. Building official; powers; duties.
4-104. Building inspector; appointment.
4-105. Same; duties.
4-106. Same; powers.
4-107. Same; right of entry.
4-108. Clarification; modification.
4-109. Building permit required; application; approval.
4-110. Same; application information required.
4-111. Same; plans and specifications.
4-112. Same; fees.
4-113. Same; posting.
4-114. Certificate of approval.
4-115. Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector.
4-116. Request for inspection.
4-117. Builder or building contractor defined.
4-118. Work by property owners.
4-119. Liability.
4-120. Severability.
Article 2. Electrical Code
4-201. Definitions.
4-202. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
4-203. Building official; authority.
4-204. Electrical inspector; appointment.
4-205. Same; duties.
4-206. Same; powers.
4-207. Same; right of entry.
4-208. Clarification; modification.
4-209. Electrical permit required; application; approval.
4-210. Same; application information required.
4-211. Same; plans and specifications.
4-212. Same; fees.
4-213. Same; posting.
4-214. Request for inspection.
4-215. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
4-216. Certificate of approval.
4-217. Connection to installations.
4-218. Condemnation; appeal.
4-219. Interference by unauthorized person.
4-220. Work by property owners.
4-221. Approved materials.
4-222. Liability.
4-223. Severability.
Article 3. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code
4-301. Definition of plumbing.
4-302. Uniform plumbing code incorporated.
4-303. Additional provisions.
4-304. Building official; authority.
4-305. Plumbing inspector; appointment.
4-306. Same; duties.
4-307. Same; powers.
4-308. Same; right of entry.
4-309. Clarification; modification.
4-310. Plumbing permit required; exception.
4-311. Same; application information required.
4-312. Same; plans and specifications.
4-313. Same; fees.
4-314. Same; posting.
4-315. Request for inspection.
4-316. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
4-317. Certificate of approval.
4-318. Connection to gas or water supply.
4-319. Condemnation; appeal.
4-320. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
4-321. Excavations.
4-322. Work by property owners.
4-323. Approved materials.
4-324. Liability.
4-325. Severability.
Article 4. Mechanical Code
4-401. Mechanical code incorporated.
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. Route; duties of building official.
4-507. Notice to owners.
4-508. Duty of owners.
4-509. Interfering with poles; wires.
4-510. Display of lanterns.
Article 6. Numbering Houses and Buildings
4-601. Numbering required.
4-602. Numbering and addresses; cardinal direction.
4-603. Numbering and addresses; non-cardinal direction.
4-604. Numbering and addresses; multiple entrances.
4-605. Designation of appropriate numbers.
4-606. Application, installation and maintenance.
4-607. Notice.
4-608. Contents
4-609. Abatement.
4-610. Hearing.
4-611. Costs assessed.
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. Fair Housing
5-201. Fair housing.
5-202. Definitions.
5-203. Unlawful practices.
5-204. Exemptions.
5-205. Fair housing board.
CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
Article 1. Governing Body
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.
CHAPTER 7. FIRE
Article 1. Fire District No. 1
7-101. Inclusion in Fire District No. 1.
Article 2. Fire Prevention
7-201. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
7-202. Stacking of hay or straw.
7-203. Keeping of packing materials.
7-204. Storage of ashes.
7-205. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
7-206. Fire hazards generally.
7-207. Same; inspections to discover.
7-208. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
7-209. Same; service of order; records.
Article 3. Fireworks
7-301. Fireworks defined.
7-302. Fireworks prohibited.
7-303. Same; exceptions; discharges.
7-304. Same; exception; sale of fireworks.
7-305. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
7-306. Throwing prohibited.
7-307. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
7-308. Retail display of fireworks.
7-309. Fire extinguishers required.
7-310. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
7-311. Authority of fire chief.
CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
Article 1. Health Nuisances
8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
8-102. Public officer.
8-103. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-104. Same; right of entry.
8-105. Order of violation.
8-106. Same; contents.
8-107. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-108. Abatement.
8-109. Hearing.
8-110. Costs assessed.
Article 2. Environmental Code
8-201. Title.
8-202. Legislative finding of fact.
8-203. Purpose.
8-204. Rules of construction.
8-205. Definitions.
8-206. Public officer.
8-207. Enforcement standards.
8-208. Unlawful acts.
8-209. Order of violation.
8-210. Penalty.
8-211. Abatement.
8-212. Hearing.
8-213. Appeals.
8-214. Costs assessed.
8-215. 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. Same; 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. Rodent Control
8-501. Definitions.
8-502. Building maintenance.
8-503. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
8-504. Failure to comply.
8-505. Replace rat-stoppage.
8-506. Notice to eradicate rats.
8-507. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
8-508. Inspections.
Article 6. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
8-601. Purpose.
8-602. Definitions.
8-603. Enforcing officer; duties.
8-604. Procedure; petition.
8-605. Same; notice.
8-606. Same; publication.
8-607. Same; hearing, order.
8-608. Duty of owner.
8-609. Same; failure to comply.
8-610. Same; make site safe.
8-611. Assessment of costs.
8-612. Immediate hazard.
8-613. Appeals from order.
8-614. Scope of article.
Article 7. Insurance Proceeds Lien
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. Minimum Housing Code
8-801. Title.
8-802. General.
8-803. Declaration of policy.
8-804. Definitions.
8-805. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
8-806. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
8-807. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
8-808. Designation of unfit dwellings.
8-809. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
8-810. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
8-811. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
8-812. Notice of violations; procedures.
8-813. Public officer; authority.
8-814. Governing body; authority.
8-815. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
8-816. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
8-817. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
8-818. Governing body; appeals.
8-819. Right of petition.
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.
CHAPTER 10. POLICE
Article 1. General Provisions
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.
CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
Article 2. Local Provisions (Reserved)
CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
Article 1. City Parks
12-101. City laws extended to park.
12-102. Police jurisdiction over parks.
12-103. Damaging park property.
12-104. Dangerous weapons.
12-105. Vehicle regulations.
12-106. Hunting.
12-107. Fires.
12-108. Camping prohibited.
12-109. Sanitation.
12-110. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
12-111. Preservation of natural state.
12-112. General regulations.
Article 2. City Hall
12-201. Availability.
12-202. Charges.
12-203. Same; rental schedule.
12-204. Property ownership.
12-205. Rules and regulations.
CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Article 1. Sidewalks
13-101. Permit required.
13-102. Sidewalk grade.
13-103. Same; specifications.
13-104. Same; petition.
13-105. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
13-106. Notice; publication.
13-107. Right of abutting owner.
13-108. Repairs by owner or city.
13-109. Performance, statutory bond.
13-110. Obstructing sidewalks.
13-111. Same; exception.
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 on public grounds.
13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
13-212. Discharging water on streets.
13-213. Burning in streets.
13-214. Throwing in streets.
13-215. Hauling loose material.
Article 3. Trees and Shrubs
13-301. Removal of trees; duty of property owner.
13-302. Same; safety requirements.
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.
CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
14-202. Renaming streets.
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. Special Use Vehicles
14-501. Definitions.
14-502. Operation.
14-503. Registration.
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. Liability of property owner; lien.
15-107. Petty cash fund.
15-108. Same; deposits.
15-109. Same; vouchers.
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 fee; costs; other requirements.
15-208. Curb cocks.
15-209. Check valves.
15-210. Unauthorized service.
15-211. Meters.
15-212. Same; testing.
15-213. Same; reading.
15-214. Tampering with meter.
15-215. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
15-216. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
15-217. Utility deposit.
15-218. Interrupt service.
15-219. Prohibited acts.
15-220. Wasting water.
15-221. Water rationing.
15-222. Same; procedure.
15-223. Same; priority use.
15-224. Right of access.
15-225. Rates.
15-226. Payment of bills.
15-227. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
15-228. Use during fire.
15-229. Extension of mains.
15-230. Water meter for each building.
15-231. Excavation.
15-232. Cross connections prohibited.
15-233. Same; protective backflow devices required.
15-234. Same; inspection.
15-235. Same; protection from contaminants.
15-236. Provisions for Mobile Lodge Community.
Article 3. Sewers
15-301. Definitions.
15-302. Sewer connection required.
15-302a. Back Flow Device.
15-303. Permit; fee.
15-304. Application.
15-305. Costs; fees.
15-306. Sewer connection; time span.
15-307. Same; inspection.
15-308. Sewer for each building.
15-309. Same.
15-310. Same.
15-311. Same.
15-312. Same.
15-313. Sewer excavations; damages.
15-314. Failure to connect.
15-315. Privy unlawful.
15-316. Private sewer system
15-317. Same; permit.
15-318. Same; inspection.
15-319. Same; discharge.
15-320. Same; additional requirements.
15-321. Same; maintenance.
15-322. Disposal of sewage.
15-323. Damage to sewers
15-324. Natural outlet.
15-325. Standards
15-326. Old building sewers.
15-327. Grease, oil and sand traps.
15-328. Roof, foundation drains.
15-329. Same; exception.
15-330. Stormwater industrial cooling water.
15-331. Prohibited discharges.
15-332. Same.
15-333. Same; exception: Pretreatment.
15-334. Sewer service charge.
15-335. Bills.
15-336. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
15-337. Preliminary testing.
15-338. Industrial wastes; inspection manhole.
15-339. Same; testing.
15-340. Same.
15-341. Right of access.
15-342. Same; easements.
15-343. Same; safety rules; liability.
Article 4. Solid Waste
15-401. Definitions.
15-402. Collection.
15-403. Contracts.
15-404. Duty of owner, occupant.
15-405. Containers.
15-406. Bulk containers.
15-407. Enter private premises.
15-408. Ownership of solid waste.
15-409. Wrapping garbage.
15-410. Heavy, bulky waste.
15-411. Hazardous materials.
15-412. Prohibited practices.
15-413. Objectionable waste.
15-414. Unauthorized disposal.
15-415. Private collectors; license required.
15-416. Same; application.
15-417. Closed vehicle.
15-418. Rules and regulations.
15-419. Failure to secure license.
15-420. Charges.
15-421. Fee schedule.
15-422. Billing.
15-423. Same; delinquent account.
15-424. Collection frequency.
Article 5. Water Conservation.
15-501. Purpose.
15-502. Definitions.
15-503. Declaration of water watch.
15-504 Declaration of water warning.
15-505. Declaration of water emergency.
15-506 Voluntary conservation measures.
15-507. Mandatory conservation measures.
15-508 Emergency water rates.
15-509. Regulations.
15-510. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
15-511 Emergency Termination.
CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
Article 1. City Planning Commission
16-101. Commission establishment.
16-102. Membership; terms.
16-103. Powers and duties.
16-104. Organization; meetings, quorum; records.
16-105. Compensation.
16-106. Removal of members.
16-107. Budget.
16-108. Comprehensive plan.
Article 2. Board of Zoning Appeals
16-201. Board created.
16-202. Vacancy.
16-203. Officers.
16-204. Rules and meetings.
16-205. Power; duties.
16-206. Fee.
Article 3. Zoning Regulations
16-301. Zoning regulations incorporated.
Article 4. Subdivision Regulations
16-401. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
Article 5. Floodplain Management
16-501. Floodplain regulations incorporated.
APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
Charter Ordinance No. 653
Charter Ordinance No. 1
Charter Ordinance No. 2
Charter Ordinance No. 3
Charter Ordinance No. 4
Charter Ordinance No. 5
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
Ordinance No. 772/779 (Cable)
Ordinance No. 803 (Gas)
Ordinance No. 837 (Electric)