• CODE OF THE CITY OF MOUNT HOPE, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 197-2013
  • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
  • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
• CHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 1-101. Code designated.
    • 1-102. Definitions.
    • 1-103. Existing ordinances.
    • 1-104. Effect of repeal.
    • 1-105. Catchlines of sections.
    • 1-106. Parenthetical and reference matter.
    • 1-107. Amendments; repeal.
    • 1-108. Ordinances.
    • 1-109. Same; subject and title; amendment.
    • 1-110. Same; publication.
    • 1-111. Same; ordinance book.
    • 1-112. Resolutions, motions.
    • 1-113. City records.
    • 1-114. Altering code.
    • 1-115. Scope of application.
    • 1-116. General penalty.
    • 1-117. Severability.
  • Article 2. Governing Body
    • 1-201. Governing body.
    • 1-202. Same; powers generally.
    • 1-203. Same; meetings.
    • 1-204. Same; quorum.
    • 1-205. Powers of the mayor.
    • 1-206. President of the council.
    • 1-207. Administrative powers.
    • 1-208. Vacancies in governing body; how filled.
    • 1-209. Compensation.
    • 1-210. Expenses.
    • 1-211. Rules and order of business.
    • 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. Assistant city clerk.
    • 1-310. City treasurer.
    • 1-311. City attorney; office; duties.
    • 1-312. City engineer.
    • 1-313. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-314. Conflict of interest.
    • 1-315. City prosecutor; office and duties.
  • Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
    • 1-401. Personnel rules and regulations.
  • Article 5. Oaths and Bonds
    • 1-501. Oath.
    • 1-502. Oaths filed.
    • 1-503. Bonds required.
    • 1-504. Same; premiums.
    • 1-505. Condition of bonds.
    • 1-506. Approval of bonds.
  • Article 6. Open Records
    • 1-601. Policy.
    • 1-602. Record custodians.
    • 1-603. Local freedom of information officers.
    • 1-604. Public request for access.
    • 1-605. Facilities for public inspection.
    • 1-606. Procedures for inspection.
    • 1-607. Appointment of official custodians.
    • 1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
    • 1-609. Designation of additional record custodians.
    • 1-610. Requests to be directed to custodians.
    • 1-611. Fee administration.
    • 1-612. Inspection fee.
    • 1-613. Copy fee.
    • 1-614. Prepayment of fees.
    • 1-615. Payment.
  • Article 7. Investment of Public Funds
    • 1-701. Purpose and goals.
    • 1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
    • 1-703. Definitions.
    • 1-704. Investment of idle funds.
    • 1-705. Procedures and restrictions.
    • 1-706. Custody and safekeeping.
    • 1-707. Sale or transfer.
    • 1-708. Interest on time deposits.
  • Article 8. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
    • 1-801. City sales tax; 1% for general governmental purposes.
• CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Animal control officer; capture/destruction.
    • 2-103. Same; right of entry; unlawful interference.
    • 2-104. Cruelty to animals.
    • 2-105. Same; exceptions.
    • 2-106. Keeping animals.
    • 2-107. Animal traps.
    • 2-108. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
    • 2-109. Noisy animals.
    • 2-110. Animal confines; shelters.
    • 2-110a. Payment of animal shelter fees.
    • 2-111. Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens.
    • 2-112. Death of animals.
    • 2-113. Vicious animals.
    • 2-114. Running at large.
    • 2-115. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
    • 2-116. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
    • 2-117. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
    • 2-118. Emergency; proclamation.
    • 2-119. 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. Confinement of dogs in heat.
    • 2-209. Muzzling.
  • Article 3. Other Animals
    • 2-301. Exotic animals.
    • 2-302. Keeping certain fowl.
  • Article 4. Pit Bull Dogs
    • 2-401. Animals; keeping prohibited.
    • 2-402. Keeping of registered pit bulls.
  • Article 5. Cats
    • 2-501. Registration and vaccination required; fee.
    • 2-502. Cat tags.
    • 2-503. Evidence of vaccination.
• 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. 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. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Article 1. Fire Limits
    • 4-101. Fire limits established.
  • Article 2. Building Code
    • 4-201. Definitions.
    • 4-202. International building code incorporated.
    • 4-203. 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. Same; fees.
    • 4-214. Same; posting.
    • 4-215. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-216. Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector.
    • 4-217. Request for inspection.
    • 4-218. Builder or building contractor defined.
    • 4-219. Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-220. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-221. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-222. Builder’s or building contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-223. Insurance.
    • 4-224. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-225. Work by property owners.
    • 4-226. Liability.
    • 4-227. Severability.
  • Article 3. Electrical Code
    • 4-301. Definitions.
    • 4-302. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
    • 4-303. Additional provisions.
    • 4-304. Building official; authority.
    • 4-305. Electrical inspector; appointment.
    • 4-306. Same; duties.
    • 4-307. Same; powers.
    • 4-308. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-309. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-310. Electrical permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-311. Same; application information required.
    • 4-312. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-313. Same; posting.
    • 4-314. Request for inspection.
    • 4-315. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-316. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-317. Connection to installations.
    • 4-318. Reinspection.
    • 4-319. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-320. Interference by unauthorized person.
    • 4-321. Electrician or electrical contractors defined.
    • 4-322. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s license required; electrical permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-323. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-324. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-325. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-326. Insurance.
    • 4-327. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-328. Work by property owners.
    • 4-329. Approved materials.
    • 4-330. Liability.
    • 4-331. Severability.
  • Article 4. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code
    • 4-401. Definition of plumbing.
    • 4-402. Uniform plumbing code incorporated.
    • 4-403. Additional provisions.
    • 4-404. Building official; authority.
    • 4-405. Plumbing inspector; appointment.
    • 4-406. Same; duties.
    • 4-407. Same; powers.
    • 4-408. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-409. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-410. Plumbing permit required; exception.
    • 4-411. Same; application information required.
    • 4-412. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-413. Same; posting.
    • 4-414. Request for inspection.
    • 4-415. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-416. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-417. Connection to gas or water supply.
    • 4-418. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-419. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
    • 4-420. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s license required; plumbing permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-421. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-422. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-423. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-424. Insurance.
    • 4-425. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-426. Excavations.
    • 4-427. Work by property owners.
    • 4-428. Approved materials.
    • 4-429. Liability.
    • 4-430. Severability.
  • Article 5. Moving Buildings
    • 4-501. Building official; authority.
    • 4-502. Permit required.
    • 4-503. Same: application for permit.
    • 4-504. Same; bond, insurance required.
    • 4-505. Same; fee.
    • 4-506. Contractor; license required; fee.
    • 4-507. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-508. Notice to owners.
    • 4-509. Duty of owners.
    • 4-510. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-511. Display of lanterns.
  • Article 6. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
    • 4-601. Purpose.
    • 4-602. Definitions.
    • 4-603. Enforcing officer; duties.
    • 4-604. Procedure; petition.
    • 4-605. Same; notice.
    • 4-606. Same; publication.
    • 4-607. Same; hearing, order.
    • 4-608. Duty of owner.
    • 4-609. Same; failure to comply.
    • 4-610. Same; make site safe.
    • 4-611. Assessment of costs.
    • 4-612. Immediate hazard.
    • 4-613. Appeals from order.
    • 4-614. Scope of article.
  • Article 7. Heating and Cooling Standards
    • 4-701. Definitions.
    • 4-702. Certificate of compliance.
    • 4-703. Standards.
  • Article 8. House Numbering
    • 4-801. Numbering map.
    • 4-802. Numbering system.
    • 4-803. Purchase of numbers and specifics.
    • 4-804. Numbers for future buildings.
    • 4-805. Unlawful to deface.
• CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 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. License fees.
    • 5-107. Same; when payable; time period.
    • 5-108. Payment of fees; receipt.
    • 5-109. Contents of license.
    • 5-110. Record book.
    • 5-111. Display of license.
  • Article 2. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
    • 5-201. Definitions.
    • 5-202. License required.
    • 5-203. Same; application required.
    • 5-204. Issuance; county residents.
    • 5-205. Same; investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
    • 5-206. Same; investigation fee.
    • 5-207. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
    • 5-208. Renewal.
    • 5-209. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
    • 5-210. Appeal to governing body.
    • 5-211. Regulations.
    • 5-212. Use of streets and sidewalks.
    • 5-213. Disturbing the peace.
• CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
  • Article 1. City Elections
    • 6-101. Conduct of election.
    • 6-102. Hours of voting.
    • 6-103. Governing body terms.
    • 6-104. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
    • 6-105. Nomination petition.
• CHAPTER 7. FIRE
  • Article 1. Fire Department
    • 7-101. City fire department established.
    • 7-102. Membership; fire drill.
    • 7-103. Supervision of department.
    • 7-104. Fire chief; powers.
    • 7-105. Same; records.
    • 7-106. Assistant chief.
    • 7-107. Private use of fire equipment.
    • 7-108. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
    • 7-109. Same; fire hose.
    • 7-110. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
    • 7-111. False alarm.
    • 7-112. Interlocal mutual fire aid agreement.
    • 7-113. Emergency responses with emergency medical technicians.
  • Article 2. Fire Prevention
    • 7-201. Fire prevention code incorporated.
    • 7-202. Same; definitions.
    • 7-203. Same; amendments.
    • 7-204a. Open burning.
    • 7-204b. Outdoor 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. Fireworks
    • 7-301. Fireworks defined.
    • 7-302. Fireworks prohibited.
    • 7-303. Same; exceptions; discharges.
    • 7-304. Same: exception; sale of fireworks.
    • 7-305. Permit for sale of fireworks required; fee; issuance.
    • 7-306. Permit for public fireworks display required.
    • 7-307. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets and sky lanterns prohibited.
    • 7-308. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
    • 7-309. Throwing prohibited.
    • 7-310. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
    • 7-311. Retail display of fireworks.
    • 7-312. Fire extinguishes required.
    • 7-313. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
    • 7-314. 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. Right of entry.
    • 8-105. Notice.
    • 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. Notice.
    • 8-210. Penalty.
    • 8-211. Abatement.
    • 8-212. Hearing before governing body.
    • 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. Right of entry.
    • 8-307. Notice.
    • 8-308. Same; contents.
    • 8-309. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-310. Abatement.
    • 8-311. Disposition of vehicle.
    • 8-312. Hearing.
    • 8-313. Costs assessed.
  • Article 4. Weeds
    • 8-401. Weeds to be removed.
    • 8-402. Definitions.
    • 8-403. Public officer; notice to remove.
    • 8-404. Abatement; assessment of costs.
    • 8-405. Right of entry.
    • 8-406. Unlawful interference.
    • 8-407. Noxious weeds.
  • Article 5. Minimum Housing Code
    • 8-501. Title.
    • 8-502. General.
    • 8-503. Declaration of Policy.
    • 8-504. Definitions.
    • 8-505. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
    • 8-506. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
    • 8-507. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
    • 8-508. Designation of unfit or dangerous buildings.
    • 8-509. Designation of unsafe or dangerous blighted premises (residential and nonresidential).
    • 8-510. Designation of dangerous or blighted buildings and premises (nonresidential).
    • 8-511. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
    • 8-512. Notice of violations; procedures.
    • 8-513. Public officer; authority.
    • 8-514. Governing body; authority.
    • 8-515. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
    • 8-516. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
    • 8-517. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
    • 8-518. Governing body; appeals.
    • 8-519. Right of petition.
  • Article 6. Rodent Control
    • 8-601. Definitions.
    • 8-602. Building maintenance.
    • 8-603. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
    • 8-604. Failure to comply.
    • 8-605. Replace rat-stoppage.
    • 8-606. Notice to eradicate rats.
    • 8-607. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
    • 8-608. Inspections.
  • 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.
• CHAPTER 9. MUNICIPAL COURT
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 9-101. Municipal court established.
    • 9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
    • 9-103. Time and place of sessions.
    • 9-104. Municipal judge; appointment.
    • 9-105. Same; absence; vacancy; pro tem.
    • 9-106. Same; powers and duties.
    • 9-107. Same; salary.
    • 9-108. Court clerk.
    • 9-109. Payment of fine.
    • 9-110. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
    • 9-111. Failure to appear.
    • 9-112. Court costs.
    • 9-113. Bad debt charges.
• 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. Police Fees
    • 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 Offense Code
    • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
    • 11-102. Same; amendment.
  • Article 2. Local Regulations
    • 11-201. Curfew.
    • 11-202. Resisting arrest
    • 11-203. Reserved.
    • 11-204. Street address.
    • 11-205. Criminal littering.
    • 11-206. Failure to appear.
    • 11-207. Window peeping.
    • 11-208. Urinating in public.
    • 11-209. Making loud and unnecessary noise.
    • 11-210. Possession of a weapon.
    • 11-211. Falsely represent oneself to a law enforcement officer.
• 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 not allowed.
    • 12-105. Vehicle regulations.
    • 12-106. Hunting.
    • 12-107. Fires.
    • 12-108. Camping prohibited.
    • 12-109. Sanitation.
    • 12-110. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
    • 12-111. Preservation of natural state.
    • 12-112. General regulations.
    • 12-113. Municipal swimming pool; use.
    • 12-114. Boating, swimming and ice skating prohibited.
    • 12-115. Tobacco and e-cigarette use prohibited in outdoor recreational facilities.
  • Article 2. Tree Board
    • 12-201. Establishment of tree board.
    • 12-202. Term of office.
    • 12-203. Compensation.
    • 12-204. Duties and responsibilities.
    • 12-205. Operation.
  • Article 3. Right-Of-Way Management
    • 12-301. Definitions.
    • 12-302. Authorization from city required.
    • 12-303. Health, Safety, and Welfare Regulations.
    • 12-304. Specific Portions of Right-of-Way Restricted.
    • 12-305. Compliance With Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
    • 12-306. Additional requirements.
    • 12-307. Emergencies.
    • 12-308. Repair.
    • 12-309. Relocation.
    • 12-310. Fees.
    • 12-311. Indemnity.
    • 12-312. Claim notification.
    • 12-313. Abandon and Unusable Facilities.
    • 12-314. Penalty provision.
  • Article 4. City Burn Site
    • 12-401. Burn pile.
    • 12-402. Roll off waste container.
    • 12-403. Fines.
    • 12-404. Removal and clean-up costs.
  • Article 5. Dump Site
    • 12-501. Hours of use.
    • 12-502. Dumpster use.
    • 12-503. Dump sticker.
    • 12-504. Employee present for dumping.
    • 12-505. Prohibited materials.
    • 12-506. Cost of dumping.
    • 12-507. Restrictions.
    • 12-508. 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. Reserved.
    • 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. Hauling loose material.
  • Article 3. Trees and Shrubs
    • 13-301. Definitions.
    • 13-302. Spacing.
    • 13-303. Distance from curb and sidewalk.
    • 13-304. Trimming and assessment of costs.
    • 13-305. Interfering with utilities.
    • 13-306. Tree topping.
    • 13-307. Trimming and costs.
    • 13-308. Removal of trees.
    • 13-309. Entry of private property.
    • 13-310. Removal of trees by the city and costs thereof.
    • 13-311. Costs of removal.
    • 13-312. Removal of stumps.
    • 13-313. Interfering with city personnel.
    • 13-314. Arborist license and bond.
    • 13-315. Appeal to city.
    • 13-316. Penalty.
  • Article 4. Snow and Ice
    • 13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
    • 13-402. Same: exception; alternate remedy.
    • 13-403. Same; penalty.
    • 13-404. Removal may be made by city.
    • 13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
  • Article 5. Sidewalk Construction and Curb Cuts
    • 13-501. Definitions.
    • 13-502. Cutting, breaking or removing of curb.
    • 13-503. Approaches which can be used only as parking spaces or areas.
    • 13-504. Construction.
    • 13-505. License required to construct, fee and term.
    • 13-506. Refusal of permits for failure to obey rules and regulations.
    • 13-507. Effect of granting permit.
    • 13-508. Maximum width of approaches; exception.
    • 13-509. Curb parking and spaces between approaches.
    • 13-510. Sides, edges or curbs to be at right angles to a street curb.
    • 13-511. Maximum width or curb cut.
    • 13-512. Distance between driveway approach and corner.
    • 13-513. Curb return radius.
    • 13-514. Interference with street structures prohibited.
    • 13-515. Location and grade of sidewalks.
    • 13-516. Inspection of work; notice to city clerk; acceptance or refusal.
    • 13-517. Same; duty of building inspector.
    • 13-518. Cooperation between city clerk and zoning administrator.
    • 13-519. Variances from strict application of ordinance.
    • 13-520. Appeals.
• 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.
    • 14-104. Deletion from standard traffic ordinance.
  • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
    • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • 14-202. Definitions; trucks and trailers.
    • 14-203. Designation of truck routes.
    • 14-204. Same; signs.
    • 14-205. Same; exceptions.
    • 14-206. Fire zone.
    • 14-207. Same; parking.
    • 14-208. Same; hazardous loads.
    • 14-209. Semitrailer parking prohibited; when.
    • 14-210. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
    • 14-211. Careless driving.
    • 14-212. Mechanical engine brakes.
    • 14-213. J-turns prohibited.
    • 14-214. Speed limits in alleys and alleyways.
  • Article 3. Abandoned Motor Vehicles on Public Property
    • 14-301. Definitions.
    • 14-302. Impounding vehicles.
    • 14-303. Same.
    • 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. Bicycles
    • 14-501. Operation of bicycles, scooters and skateboards.
  • Article 6. Work-Site Utility Vehicles, Micro Utility Trucks, And Golf Carts
    • 14-601. Definitions.
    • 14-602. Operation of special purpose vehicles on city streets; special conditions and restrictions on operation.
    • 14-603. Same: valid driver’s license required; penalty; duties and responsibilities.
    • 14-604. Same; insurance required; penalty.
    • 14-605. Same; registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
    • 14-606. Penalty.
    • 14-607. Repealer.
• CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 15-101. Definition; application for services.
    • 15-102. Delinquent accounts.
    • 15-103. Notice; hearing.
    • 15-104. Same; finding.
    • 15-105. Monthly statements; late charge; interest.
    • 15-106. Service termination.
    • 15-107. Bill dispute.
    • 15-108. Utility deposit.
    • 15-109. Petty cash fund.
    • 15-110. Same; deposits.
    • 15-112. Reconnection.
    • 15-113. Bad debt charges.
  • Article 2. Water
    • 15-201. Superintendent of water and sewage.
    • 15-202. Regulations.
    • 15-203. Service not guaranteed.
    • 15-204. Service connections required.
    • 15-205. Application for service.
    • 15-206. City to make connections.
    • 15-207. Connection fees.
    • 15-208. Curb cocks.
    • 15-209. Check valves.
    • 15-210. Unauthorized service.
    • 15-211. Meters.
    • 15-212. Same; testing.
    • 15-213. Tampering with meter.
    • 15-214. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
    • 15-215. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
    • 15-216. Utility deposit.
    • 15-217. Interrupt service.
    • 15-218. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-219. Wasting water.
    • 15-220. Right of access.
    • 15-221. Rates.
    • 15-222. Payment of bills.
    • 15-223. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-224. Use during fire.
    • 15-225. Cross-connections prohibited.
    • 15-226. Same; protective backflow devices required.
    • 15-227. Same; inspection.
    • 15-228. Same; protection from contaminants.
  • Article 3. Electricity
    • 15-301. Electric rates.
    • 15-302. Demand meter charges.
    • 15-303. Temporary service.
    • 15-304. Distributed generation.
    • 15-305. Power cost adjustment.
    • 15-306. Annual rate review.
    • 15-307. Interconnection standards for installation and parallel operation of customer-owned renewable electric generation facilities.
  • Article 4. Sewers
    • 15-401. Sewer service.
    • 15-402. Sewer rates.
    • 15-403. Unlawful acts.
    • 15-404. Water and sewage system.
    • 15-405. Payment and delinquencies.
    • 15-406. Sewage system reserve fund.
    • 15-407. Rules and regulations.
    • 15-408. Sewer connection fees.
  • Article 5. Solid Waste
    • 15-501. Solid waste code adopted.
    • 15-502. Collection.
    • 15-503. Rates.
    • 15-504. Open burning.
    • 15-505. Bulky waste.
    • 15-506. Duty of owner, occupant.
    • 15-507. Contracts.
    • 15-508. Insurance.
    • 15-509. Same.
    • 15-510. Claims.
    • 15-511. Streets.
    • 15-512. Permit.
    • 15-513. Collection list.
    • 15-514. Revocation.
    • 15-515. Exemptions and hearing.
    • 15-516. Placement and removal of trash carts.
  • Article 6. Water Conservation
    • 15-601. Purpose.
    • 15-602. Definitions.
    • 15-603. Declaration of a water watch.
    • 15-604. Declaration of a water warning.
    • 15-605. Declaration of a water emergency.
    • 15-606. Voluntary conservation measures.
    • 15-607. Mandatory conservation measures.
    • 15-608. Emergency water rates.
    • 15-609. Regulations.
    • 15-610. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
    • 15-611. Emergency termination.
    • 15-612. Severability.
    • 15-613. Planting of buffalo grass.
    • 15-614. Same; improved buffalo grass varieties.
    • 15-615. Same; rate of seeding.
    • 15-616. Same; date of seeding.
    • 15-617. Same; seed analysis required.
    • 15-618. Same; rebate procedure.
    • 15-619. Same; plugging allowed.
    • 15-620. Same; rebate program expires.
  • Article 7. Cross Connection Control
    • 15-701. Definitions.
    • 15-702. Cross connection control general policy.
    • 15-703. Cross connections prohibited.
    • 15-704. Survey and investigations.
    • 15-705. Where protection is required.
    • 15-706. Lawn irrigation systems.
    • 15-707. Backflow prevention devices.
    • 15-708. Installation.
    • 15-709. Inspection and maintenance.
    • 15-710. Violation and penalties.
    • 15-711. Devices.
• CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • Article 1. City Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
    • 16-101. Commission re-establishment.
    • 16-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
    • 16-103. Meetings, officers and records.
    • 16-104. Powers and duties.
    • 16-105. Board of zoning appeals.
    • 16-106. Budget.
    • 16-107. Comprehensive plan.
  • Article 2. Zoning Regulations
    • 16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
  • Article 3. Subdivision Regulations
    • 16-301. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
  • Article 4. Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission
    • 16-401. Commission established.
  • Article 5. Flood Plain Management
    • 16-501. Statutory authorization, findings of fact, and purposes.
    • 16-502. General provisions.
    • 16-503. Administration.
    • 16-504. Provisions for flood hazard reduction.
    • 16-505. Floodplain management variance procedures.
    • 16-506. Penalties for violation.
    • 16-507. Amendments.
    • 16-508. Definitions.
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • Charter Ord. No. 77-1-18
  • Charter Ord. No. 77-10-18a
  • Charter Ord. No. 83-1 (Repealed)
  • Charter Ord. No. 12-1995
  • Charter Ord. No. 18-1996
  • Charter Ord. No. 90-2002
  • Charter Ord. No. 150-2008
  • Charter Ord. No. 156-2008
  • Charter Ord. No. 158-2008
  • Charter Ord. No. 168-2009
  • Charter Ord. No. 224-2015
  • Charter Ord. No. 280-2024
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISE ORDINANCES
  • Ordinance No. 82-4-6
  • Ordinance No. 107-2003
  • Ordinance No. 139-2007
  • Ordinance No. 186-2011
  • Ordinance No. 227-2016
  • Ordinance No. 266-2022