• CODE OF THE CITY OF LOUISBURG, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 1116
  • 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. Powers generally.
    • 1-203. Same; meetings.
    • 1-204. Same; quorum.
    • 1-205. Powers of the mayor.
    • 1-206. President of the council/pro-tem.
    • 1-207. Administrative powers.
    • 1-208. Vacancies in Governing Body; how filled.
    • 1-209. Compensation.
    • 1-210. Expenses.
    • 1-211. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
    • 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 agents.
    • 1-309. Finance director/city treasurer.
    • 1-310. City attorney; office; duties.
    • 1-311. City engineer.
    • 1-312. City prosecutor; office; duties.
    • 1-313. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-314. Conflict of interest.
    • 1-315. Personnel rules and regulations.
    • 1-316. Purchasing policy.
  • Article 4. City Administrator
    • 1-401. City administrator.
    • 1-402. Compensation.
    • 1-403. Term.
    • 1-404. Powers, Duties, and Responsibilities of the City Administrator.
  • Article 5. Oaths and Bonds
    • 1-501. Oath.
    • 1-502. Oaths filed.
    • 1-503. Bonds required.
    • 1-504. Same; premiums.
    • 1-505. Condition of bonds.
    • 1-506. Approval of bonds.
  • Article 6. Open Records
    • 1-601. Policy.
    • 1-602. Local freedom of information officers.
    • 1-603. Public request for access.
    • 1-604. Facilities for public inspection.
    • 1-605. Procedures for inspection.
    • 1-606. Records custodians-duties and appointment.
    • 1-607. Designation of additional record custodians.
    • 1-608. Duties of custodians.
    • 1-609. Requests to be directed to custodians.
    • 1-610. Fee administration.
    • 1-611. Inspection fee.
    • 1-612. Copying fee.
    • 1-613. Prepayment of fees.
    • 1-614. Payment.
  • Article 7. Investment of Public Funds
    • 1-701. Purpose and goals.
    • 1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
    • 1-703. Definitions.
    • 1-704. Investment of idle funds.
    • 1-705. Procedures and restrictions.
    • 1-706. Custody and safekeeping.
    • 1-707. Sale or transfer.
    • 1-708. Interest on time deposits.
    • 1-709. Collateralization.
    • 1-710. Local emphasis.
  • Article 8. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
    • 1-801. City sales tax; 0.50% for public improvements expiring after 10 years.
    • 1-802. Debt collections; assessments of fees.
• 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. Animal traps.
    • 2-110. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
    • 2-111. Noisy animals.
    • 2-112. Animal confines; shelters.
    • 2-113. Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens.
    • 2-114. Death of animals.
    • 2-115. Vicious dog or other animal; keeping prohibited.
    • 2-116. Running at large.
    • 2-117. Impoundment, fee; notice; record.
    • 2-118. Redemption of impounded animals.
    • 2-119. 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
    • 2-201. Registration and vaccination required; fee.
    • 2-202. Dog 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.
    • 2-209. Confinement of dogs in heat.
    • 2-210. Muzzling.
  • Article 3. Dangerous Animals
    • 2-301. Dangerous animal.
    • 2-302. Vicious animal destruction; when.
    • 2-303. Vicious animal destruction; where.
  • Article 4. Other Animals
    • 2-401. 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. Consumption while driving.
    • 3-107. Identification card.
    • 3-108. Underage purchaser.
    • 3-109. Intoxicated persons.
  • Article 2. Enhanced Cereal Malt Beverages
    • 3-201. Definition.
    • 3-202. License Issued by City.
    • 3-203. License required of retailers.
    • 3-204. Application.
    • 3-205. License application procedures.
    • 3-206. License granted; denied.
    • 3-207. License to be posted.
    • 3-208. License, disqualification.
    • 3-209. Restriction upon location.
    • 3-210. License fee.
    • 3-211. Suspension of license.
    • 3-212. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
    • 3-213. Same; appeal.
    • 3-214. Change of location.
    • 3-215. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
    • 3-216. Business regulations.
    • 3-217. Prohibited conduct on premises.
  • 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.
  • 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. Building Code
    • 4-101. International building code incorporated.
    • 4-102. Same; revisions.
    • 4-103. Building permit fees.
    • 4-104. Penalties.
    • 4-105. Life safety inspection.
  • Article 2. Residential Code
    • 4-201. International residential code incorporated.
    • 4-202. Same; revisions.
    • 4-203. Building permit fees.
    • 4-204. Penalties.
  • Article 3. Plumbing Code
    • 4-301. International plumbing code incorporated.
    • 4-302. Same; revisions.
    • 4-303. Penalties.
  • Article 4. Mechanical Code
    • 4-401. International mechanical code incorporated.
    • 4-402. Same; revisions.
    • 4-403. Penalties.
  • Article 5. Electrical Code
    • 4-501. National electrical code incorporated.
    • 4-502. Same; revisions.
    • 4-503. Penalties.
  • Article 6. Fuel Gas Code
    • 4-601. International fuel gas code incorporated.
    • 4-602. Same; revisions.
    • 4-603. Penalties.
  • Article 7. Building Code Appeals
    • 4-701. Board of code appeals established.
    • 4-702. Rules and procedures.
    • 4-703. Open hearing.
    • 4-704. Disqualification of member.
    • 4-705. Secretary.
    • 4-706. Compensation.
    • 4-707. Application fee.
  • Article 8. Moving Buildings
    • 4-801. Building official; authority.
    • 4-802. Permit.
    • 4-803. Applications for permits required.
    • 4-804. Building code compliance.
    • 4-805. Moving wires or poles; expense to permit holder.
    • 4-806. Application date and investigation charge.
    • 4-807. Temporary structures moved upon special request.
    • 4-808. Tire requirement.
    • 4-809. Performance bond.
    • 4-810. Insurance.
    • 4-811. Building measurements.
    • 4-812. Issuance of permit.
    • 4-813. Permit fee.
    • 4-814. Penalty.
  • Article 9. Propane Storage Tanks
    • 4-901. Propane tank restrictions.
    • 4-902. Exceptions.
    • 4-903. Definitions.
  • Article 10. Erosion and Sediment Control Standards
    • 4-1001. Erosion and Sediment Control Standards for Building Construction incorporated.
    • 4-1002. Penalties.
    • 4-1003. Disclaimer.
  • Article 11. International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
    • 4-1101. Adoption.
    • 4-1102. Revisions.
    • 4-1103. Penalties.
    • 4-1104. Severability.
    • 4-1105. Liability.
• 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. Adult Entertainment
    • 5-201. Definitions.
    • 5-202. Business license.
    • 5-203. Manager, entertainer and server license.
    • 5-204. License classification and fees.
    • 5-205. Adult entertainment business license.
    • 5-206. Adult entertainment manager, server or entertainers license.
    • 5-207. Application processing.
    • 5-208. Issuance of license or disapproval.
    • 5-209. Ineligibility and disqualification.
    • 5-210. Standards of conduct.
    • 5-211. Prohibited acts and conduct.
    • 5-212. Nudity; when prohibited.
    • 5-213. Entertainer appearances.
    • 5-214. Operating requirements; notices and signage.
    • 5-215. Lighting required.
    • 5-216. Closed booths or room prohibited.
    • 5-217. Ventilation and sanitation.
    • 5-218. Hours.
    • 5-219. License; posting and display.
    • 5-220. Manager on premises.
    • 5-221. Inspections.
    • 5-222. Suspension, revocation or non-renewal of licenses.
    • 5-223. License renewal.
    • 5-224. Violations and penalties.
• CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
  • Article 1. City Elections
    • 6-101. Election of Governing Body.
    • 6-102. Conduct of election.
    • 6-103. Hours of voting.
    • 6-104. Candidacy.
• 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.
  • Article 2. Fire Prevention
    • 7-201. Accumulation and burning of rubbish and trash.
    • 7-202. Keeping of packing materials.
    • 7-203. Storage of ashes.
    • 7-204. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
    • 7-205. Fire hazards generally.
    • 7-206. Same; inspections to discover.
    • 7-207. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
    • 7-208. Same; service of order; records.
    • 7-209. Open burning prohibited.
    • 7-210. Uniform fire code incorporated.
    • 7-211. Same; amendment to section 1102.2.1 and section 1102.2.2.
    • 7-212. Same; amendment to section 1102.3.1.
    • 7-213. Same; amendment to section 1102.3.2.
    • 7-214. Same; amendment to section 1102.3.3.
    • 7-215. Enforcement.
    • 7-216. Penalties.
  • Article 3. Fireworks
    • 7-301. Fireworks defined.
    • 7-302. Fireworks prohibited.
    • 7-303. Public fireworks display permitted.
    • 7-304. Authority of fire chief.
    • 7-305. Penalties.
  • Article 4. Fire Code
    • 7-401. International fire code incorporated.
    • 7-402. Same; revisions.
    • 7-403. Same; geographic limits.
    • 7-404. Penalties.
• CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Article 1. Health Nuisances
    • 8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-102. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-103. Right of entry.
    • 8-104. Notice.
    • 8-105. Same; contents.
    • 8-106. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-107. Abatement.
    • 8-108. Hearing.
    • 8-109. Costs assessed.
  • Article 2. Junked, Abandoned Vehicles
    • 8-201. Finding of Governing Body.
    • 8-202. Definitions.
    • 8-203. Presumptions.
    • 8-204. Unlawful storage.
    • 8-205. Temporarily disabled vehicle.
    • 8-206. Salvage dealers; screening.
    • 8-207. Administrative procedure.
    • 8-208. Abandoned vehicles; authority to remove.
    • 8-209. Same; notice.
    • 8-210. Same; sold at auction.
    • 8-211. Same; on private property.
    • 8-212. Enforcing officer.
  • Article 3. Weeds
    • 8-301. Weeds to be removed.
    • 8-302. Definitions.
    • 8-303. Public officer, notice to remove.
    • 8-304. Abatement; assessment of costs.
    • 8-305. Right of entry.
    • 8-306. Unlawful interference.
    • 8-307. Noxious weeds.
  • Article 4. Minimum Housing Code
    • 8-401. Minimum housing code.
    • 8-402. General.
    • 8-403. Declaration of policy.
    • 8-404. Definitions.
    • 8-405. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
    • 8-406. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
    • 8-407. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
    • 8-408. Designation of unfit dwellings.
    • 8-409. Designation of blighted premises-residential and nonresidential
    • 8-410. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (nonresidential).
    • 8-411. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
    • 8-412. Notice of violations; procedures.
    • 8-413. Public officer; authority.
    • 8-414. Governing body; authority.
    • 8-415. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
    • 8-416. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
    • 8-417. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
    • 8-418. Governing body; appeals.
    • 8-419. Right of petition.
  • 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. Environmental Code
    • 8-601. Title.
    • 8-602. Legislative finding of fact.
    • 8-603. Purpose.
    • 8-604. Rules of construction.
    • 8-605. Definitions.
    • 8-606. Public officer.
    • 8-607. Enforcement standards.
    • 8-608. Unlawful acts.
    • 8-609. Notice.
    • 8-610. Penalty.
    • 8-611. Abatement.
    • 8-612. Hearing before Governing Body.
    • 8-613. Appeals.
    • 8-614. Costs assessed.
    • 8-615. Construction.
  • 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 monies.
    • 8-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
    • 8-708. Removal of structure; excess monies.
    • 8-709. Same; disposition of funds.
    • 8-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
    • 8-711. Insurers; liability.
  • Article 8. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
    • 8-801. Purpose.
    • 8-802. Definitions.
    • 8-803. Public officer; duties.
    • 8-804. Procedure, petition.
    • 8-805. Same; notice.
    • 8-806. Same; publication.
    • 8-807. Same; hearing, order.
    • 8-808. Duty of owner.
    • 8-809. Same; failure to comply.
    • 8-810. Same; make site safe.
    • 8-811. Assessment of costs.
    • 8-812. Immediate hazard.
    • 8-813. Appeals from order.
    • 8-814. Scope of article.
• 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. 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.
• CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
  • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
    • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
    • 11-102. Amendments.
  • Article 2. Local Regulations
    • 11-201. Curfew.
    • 11-202. Insufficient funds check; service fee.
    • 11-203. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
    • 11-204. Disturbance of peace.
    • 11-205. Window peeping.
    • 11-206. Indecent exposure.
    • 11-207. Public places; offensive language.
    • 11-208. Public places; obscene writing.
    • 11-209. Skateboards, roller skates, and street skates.
    • 11-210. Drawing or brandishing a weapon upon another.
    • 11-211. Graffiti.
    • 11-212. Jogging and running on public streets.
    • 11-213. Residential picketing.
    • 11-214. Urinating/defecating in public.
  • Article 3. Drugs
    • 11-301. Definitions.
    • 11-302. Unlawful possession of drugs; exceptions.
    • 11-303. Exemptions.
    • 11-304. Records and inventories by certain persons.
    • 11-305. Access to records; inspection.
    • 11-306. Sale and display prohibited.
    • 11-307. Violation of article; penalty.
• CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
  • Article 1. City Parks
    • 12-101. City laws extended to parks.
    • 12-102. Police jurisdiction over parks.
    • 12-103. The purpose of the code is;
    • 12-104. Scope.
    • 12-105. Severability.
    • 12-106. Disclaimer of liability.
    • 12-107. Amendments and additions.
    • 12-108. Definitions.
    • 12-109. Hiking and biking trails.
    • 12-110. Horseback riding trails.
    • 12-111. Dogs, cats, and other animals.
    • 12-112. Swimming, bathing, wading.
    • 12-113. Archery.
    • 12-114. Alcoholic liquor, and cereal malt beverages.
    • 12-115. Firearms and weapons.
    • 12-116. Hoofed animals in city parks.
    • 12-117. Ice skating, ice boating, snowmobiles.
    • 12-118. Camping
    • 12-119. Hot air balloons.
    • 12-120. Remote control devices.
    • 12-121. Park hours.
    • 12-122. Hunting.
    • 12-123. Vandalism and collection.
    • 12-124. Metal detectors.
    • 12-125. Glass beverage containers.
    • 12-126. Fireworks.
    • 12-127. Fires.
    • 12-128. Bicycles.
    • 12-129. Refuse disposal/littering.
    • 12-130. Amplified sound.
    • 12-131. Signs.
    • 12-132. Solicitations.
    • 12-133. Demonstrations, exhibitions, special events.
    • 12-134. Fishing and frogging.
    • 12-135. Fishing permits.
    • 12-136. Water safety, steering and sailing.
    • 12-137. Boating.
    • 12-138. Flotation.
    • 12-139. Boat storage.
    • 12-140. Impounding vessels.
    • 12-141. Motor vehicles.
    • 12-142. Vehicle restrictions.
    • 12-143. Restricted use.
    • 12-144. Application and penalties.
    • 12-145. Use of park property or services.
    • 12-146. Violation.
    • 12-147. Penalties.
    • 12-148. Enforcement.
  • Article 2. Louisburg City Lake
    • 12-201. Fishing license; required.
    • 12-202. Motor boats.
  • Article 3. Park & Tree Board
    • 12-301. Establishment of Park and Tree Board.
    • 12-302. Community forestry program.
    • 12-303. Establishing fees for and regulation of usage of city parks and city public areas.
  • Article 4. Special Events
    • 12-401. Purpose.
    • 12-402. Definitions.
    • 12-403. Special events coordinator(s).
    • 12-404. Authority of the special events coordinators.
    • 12-405. Permit required.
    • 12-406. Application.
    • 12-407. Regulations for alcohol consumption or sale at special events or in temporary entertainment districts.
    • 12-408. Fees.
    • 12-409. Review process.
    • 12-410. Denial/revocation of permit.
    • 12-411. Appeal.
    • 12-412. Insurance and indemnification requirements.
    • 12-413. Community event temporary signage.
    • 12-414. Street closures.
    • 12-415. Hours of operation for special events.
    • 12-416. Display of community event permit.
    • 12-417. Administrative regulations.
    • 12-418. Other permits, licenses and fees.
    • 12-419. Limitations and restrictions.
    • 12-420. Penalties.
• 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 licensing.
    • 13-202. Same; bond.
    • 13-203. Same; filed.
    • 13-204. Same; barricades.
    • 13-205. Cutting curbs; pavement.
    • 13-206. Altering drainage.
    • 13-207. Same; unlawful acts.
    • 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.
    • 13-216. Grass clippings and leaves.
  • 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. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
    • 13-308. Costs on tax rolls.
    • 13-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
    • 13-310. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
    • 13-311. Maintenance of certain rights-of-way.
  • 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. Amendments.
    • 14-103. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
  • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
    • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • 14-202. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • 14-203. One-way streets.
    • 14-204. Speed limits.
    • 14-205. No parking.
    • 14-206. Truck parking.
    • 14-208. Careless driving.
    • 14-209. Possession of stolen motor vehicle license plates.
    • 14-210. No parking; Summerfield Farms.
  • 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. All-Terrain and Unregistered Vehicles
    • 14-501. Unlawful operation.
    • 14-502. Same; exceptions.
    • 14-503. Operation at night.
    • 14-504. Definitions.
    • 14-505. Penalty.
  • Article 5a. Special Purpose Vehicles
    • 14-5a01. Definitions.
    • 14-5a02. Operation of a WSUV or UTV in City Limits.
    • 14-5a03. Operation of Golf Carts.
  • Article 6. Tow Rotation Regulations
    • 14-601. Purpose.
    • 14-602. License and agreement required.
    • 14-603. Rotation tow requirements.
    • 14-604. Rotation tow list.
    • 14-605. Fees and charges.
    • 14-606. Personal property in towed vehicles.
    • 14-607. Sale of impounded vehicles.
    • 14-608. Suspension, revocation, authority.
    • 14-609. Appeal.
    • 14-610. Penalty.
• CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 15-101. Definition.
    • 15-102. Director of public works.
    • 15-103. Same; supervision.
    • 15-104. Duties of utility clerk.
    • 15-105. Delinquent accounts.
    • 15-106. Notice; hearing.
    • 15-107. Same; finding.
    • 15-108. Utility deposit.
    • 15-109. Utility connections outside the City.
    • 15-110. Lien against property.
    • 15-111. Landlord liability.
  • Article 2. Water
    • 15-201. Regulations.
    • 15-202. Service not guaranteed.
    • 15-203. Service connections required.
    • 15-204. Application for service.
    • 15-206. Extensions.
    • 15-207. City to make connections.
    • 15-208. Connection fees.
    • 15-209. Master meters connection fees.
    • 15-210. Curb cocks.
    • 15-211. Check valves.
    • 15-212. Unauthorized service.
    • 15-213. Meters.
    • 15-214. Same; testing.
    • 15-215. Tampering with meter.
    • 15-216. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
    • 15-217. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
    • 15-218. Utility deposit.
    • 15-219. Interrupt service.
    • 15-220. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-221. Wasting water.
    • 15-222. Water rationing.
    • 15-223. Right of access.
    • 15-224. Rates.
    • 15-225. Payment of bills.
    • 15-226. Delinquent accounts, notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-227. Use during fire.
  • Article 2a. Cross Connections and Backflow Prevention
    • 15-2a01. Purpose.
    • 15-2a02. Cross connections prohibited.
    • 15-2a03. Prohibited connections.
    • 15-2a04. Protective backflow preventer required.
    • 15-2a05. Inspection.
    • 15-2a06. Protection from contaminants.
    • 15-2a07. Testing.
  • Article 2b. Water Conservation
    • 15-2b01. Purpose.
    • 15-2b02. Definitions.
    • 15-2b03. Water Declarations.
    • 15-2b04. Voluntary Conservation Measures.
    • 15-2b05. Mandatory Conservation Measures.
    • 15-2b06. Emergency Water Rates.
    • 15-2b07. Regulations.
    • 15-2b08. Violations, Disconnections and Penalties.
    • 15-2b09. Emergency Termination.
    • 15-2b10. Same; procedure.
    • 15-2b11. Same; priority use.
  • Article 3. Sewers
    • 15-301. Definitions.
    • 15-302. Sewer connection required.
    • 15-303. Sewer connection and development charge.
    • 15-304. Application.
    • 15-305. Costs.
    • 15-306. Sewer connection.
    • 15-307. Same; inspection.
    • 15-308. Sewer for each building.
    • 15-309. Sewer specifications.
    • 15-310. Sewer excavations; damages.
    • 15-311. Failure to connect.
    • 15-312. Privy unlawful.
    • 15-313. Private sewer system.
    • 15-314. Same; permit.
    • 15-315. Same; inspection.
    • 15-316. Same; discharge.
    • 15-317. Same; additional requirements.
    • 15-318. Same; maintenance.
    • 15-319. Disposal of sewage.
    • 15-320. Damage to sewers.
    • 15-321. Natural outlet.
    • 15-322. Standards.
    • 15-323. Old building sewers.
    • 15-324. Mud, grease traps.
    • 15-325. Roof, foundation drains.
    • 15-326. Same; exception.
    • 15-327. Prohibited discharges.
    • 15-328. Bills.
    • 15-329. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
    • 15-330. Sewer service charge.
    • 15-331. Preliminary testing.
    • 15-332. Industrial wastes; inspection manhole.
    • 15-333. Same; testing.
    • 15-334. Same; additional requirements.
    • 15-335. Right of access.
    • 15-336. Same; safety rules; liability.
    • 15-337. Sewer connections and charges for property within city but not in sewer district.
    • 15-338. Violations; penalties.
  • Articile 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. Wrapping garbage.
    • 15-409. Heavy, bulky waste.
    • 15-410. Hazardous materials.
    • 15-411. Prohibited practices.
    • 15-412. Objectionable waste.
    • 15-413. Unauthorized disposal.
    • 15-414. Private collectors; contract required.
    • 15-415. Same; application.
    • 15-416. Same; office to be maintained.
    • 15-417. Closed vehicle.
    • 15-418. Rules and regulations.
    • 15-419. Failure to secure contract.
    • 15-420. Rate approval.
  • Article 5. Gas Service
    • 15-501. Regulations.
    • 15-502. Service not guaranteed.
    • 15-503. Service connections required.
    • 15-504. Application for service.
    • 15-505. Service outside city.
    • 15-506. Extensions.
    • 15-507. City to make connections.
    • 15-508. Connection fees.
    • 15-509. Stop cocks.
    • 15-510. Unauthorized service.
    • 15-511. Meters.
    • 15-512. Same; testing.
    • 15-513. Tampering with meter.
    • 15-514. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
    • 15-515. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
    • 15-516. Utility deposit.
    • 15-517. Interrupt service.
    • 15-518. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-519. Gas rationing.
    • 15-520. Procedure.
    • 15-521. Same; priority use.
    • 15-522. Right of access.
    • 15-523. Rates.
    • 15-524. Payment of bills.
    • 15-525. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-526. Standards and specifications for gas yard lines.
    • 15-527. Compliance requirements.
    • 15-528. Permit, qualification, and drug testing.
    • 15-529. Exception to drug testing.
    • 15-530. Excavation notification.
    • 15-531. Material in general.
    • 15-532. Meters.
    • 15-533. Size.
    • 15-534. Above ground entry.
    • 15-535. Yard line shutoff valve.
    • 15-536. Inspections.
    • 15-537. Polyethylene (PE) materials.
    • 15-538. Pipe.
    • 15-539. Depth.
    • 15-540. Riser.
    • 15-541. Joints.
    • 15-542. Markings.
    • 15-543. Fittings.
    • 15-544. Storage.
    • 15-545. Tracer wire.
    • 15-546. Thermal expansion.
    • 15-547. Trenching and backfill.
    • 15-548. Stabilization.
    • 15-549. Location.
    • 15-550. Protective coated pipe.
    • 15-551. Holiday detection.
    • 15-552. Depth.
    • 15-553. Cathodic protection.
  • Article 6. Damage Prevention Program
    • 15-601. Purpose.
    • 15-602. Rules and regulations.
    • 15-603. Licenses.
    • 15-604. Definition of excavation activities.
    • 15-605. Covered area.
    • 15-606. Location provided.
    • 15-607. Excavator licensing.
    • 15-608. Inspection.
    • 15-609. Exemptions from licensing.
    • 15-610. Penalty.
    • 15-611. Underground utility prevention act.
    • 15-612. Penalty.
  • Article 7. Storm Water Utility Management
    • 15-701. Storm water utility management fund.
    • 15-702. Storm water utility management charge established.
    • 15-703. Maintenance and use of storm water utility management fund.
  • Article 8. Right-Of-Way Management
    • 15-801. Right of way and utility management regulations.
• CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • Article 1. City Planning Commission
    • 16-101. Commission established.
    • 16-102. Membership.
    • 16-103. Powers, duties.
    • 16-104. Organization; meetings, quorum; records.
    • 16-105. Compensation.
    • 16-106. Removal of members.
  • Article 2. Board of Zoning Appeals
    • 16-201. Board of zoning appeals established.
    • 16-202. Vacancy.
    • 16-203. Officers.
    • 16-204. Rules and meetings.
    • 16-206. Fee.
  • Article 3. Zoning Regulations
    • 16-301. Zoning regulations incorporated.
    • 16-302. Zoning district map.
    • 16-303. Comprehensive plan.
  • Article 4. Subdivision Regulations
    • 16-401. Regulations incorporated.
• CHAPTER 17. HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 17-101. Statement of purpose.
    • 17-102. Definitions.
  • Article 2. Historic Preservation Commission
    • 17-201. Creation and composition.
    • 17-202. Term of office.
    • 17-203. Operation.
    • 17-204. Meetings.
    • 17-205. Continuing education.
    • 17-206. Duties and responsibilities.
  • Article 3. Survey and Inventory
    • 17-301. Survey.
    • 17-302. Inventory.
  • Article 4. Designation of Significant Historic Structures And Historic Sites
    • 17-401. Louisburg register of historic places.
    • 17-402. Nomination of historic structures and historic sites.
    • 17-403. Certification of owner consent for designation.
    • 17-404. Public hearing and consideration of nominations by the historic preservation commission.
    • 17-405. Consideration of nominations by the Governing Body.
    • 17-406. Designation ordinance.
    • 17-407. Interim control.
    • 17-408. Denial of designation.
    • 17-409. Amendment and rescission of designation.
  • Article 5. Certificates of Appropriateness
    • 17-501. Certificates of appropriateness.
  • Article 6. Fees and Enforcement
    • 17-601. Fees.
    • 17-602. Civil action.
    • 17-603. Appeal.
• CHAPTER 18. OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES
  • Article 1. Fox Hall & Cemetery Board
    • 18-101. Board created.
    • 18-102. Term of office.
    • 18-103. Compensation.
    • 18-104. Organization.
    • 18-105. Quorum.
    • 18-106. Rules.
    • 18-107. Annual report.
    • 18-108. Meetings.
    • 18-109. Duties and responsibilities.
    • 18-110. Relationship to governing body.
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2
  • Charter Ordinance No. 3
  • Charter Ordinance No. 5
  • Charter Ordinance No. 6
  • Charter Ordinance No. 7
  • Charter Ordinance No. 8
  • Charter Ordinance No. 9
  • Charter Ordinance No. 10
  • Charter Ordinance No. 571
  • Charter Ordinance No. 11
  • Charter Ordinance No. 12
  • Charter Ordinance No. 13
  • Charter Ordinance No. 994
  • Charter Ordinance No. 14
  • Charter Ordinance No. 15
  • Charter Ordinance No. 16
  • Charter Ordinance No. 17
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • Ordinance No. 697 (Electric)
  • Ordinance No. 701 (Street Lights)
  • Ordinance No. 1132 (Telecom)
  • Ordinance No. 1179 (Telecom)