• CODE OF THE CITY OF NORTONVILLE, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 2016-004
  • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
  • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
• CHAPTER I. 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. Code of procedure.
    • 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. City treasurer.
    • 1-310. City attorney; office; duties.
    • 1-311. Conflict of interest.
  • ARTICLE 4. PERSONNEL POLICY AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
    • 1-401. Employee handbook.
  • 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. Copying 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.
• CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Animal control officer; duty to impound; citation alternative.
    • 2-103. Same; capture/destruction.
    • 2-104. Same; right of entry; unlawful interference.
    • 2-105. Municipal pound established.
    • 2-106. Breaking pound.
    • 2-107. Cruelty to animals.
    • 2-108. Same; exceptions.
    • 2-109. Keeping animals.
    • 2-110. Animal traps.
    • 2-111. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
    • 2-112. Noisy animals.
    • 2-113. Animal confines; shelters.
    • 2-114. 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.
    • 2-120. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
    • 2-121. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
    • 2-122. Emergency; proclamation.
    • 2-123. Kennel licenses.
    • 2-124. Fines.
  • ARTICLE 2. DOGS AND CATS
    • 2-201. Registration and vaccination required; fee.
    • 2-202. Dog and cat tags.
    • 2-203. Same; counterfeit tag.
    • 2-204. Evidence of vaccination.
    • 2-205. Visiting dogs or cats.
    • 2-206. Running at large; fine.
    • 2-207. Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee.
    • 2-208. Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
    • 2-209. Confinement of dogs in heat.
    • 2-210. Muzzling.
  • ARTICLE 3. OTHER ANIMALS
    • 2-301. Exotic animals.
    • 2-302. Bees.
• CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 3-101. Definitions.
    • 3-102. Restriction on location.
    • 3-103. Minors on premises.
    • 3-104. Consumption on public property.
    • 3-105. Public sale; consumption.
    • 3-106. Open container.
    • 3-107. Consumption while driving.
    • 3-108. Identification card.
    • 3-109. Underage purchaser.
  • ARTICLE 2. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
    • 3-201. License required of retailers.
    • 3-202. Application.
    • 3-203. License application procedures.
    • 3-204. License granted; denied.
    • 3-205. License to be posted.
    • 3-206. License, disqualification.
    • 3-207. Restriction upon location.
    • 3-208. License fee.
    • 3-209. Suspension of license.
    • 3-210. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
    • 3-211. Same; appeal.
    • 3-212. Change of location.
    • 3-213. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
    • 3-214. Business regulations.
    • 3-215. Prohibited conduct on premises.
    • 3-216. Sanitary conditions required.
  • 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 IV. BUILDINGS 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. Request for inspection.
    • 4-217. Builder or building contractor defined.
    • 4-218. Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-219. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-220. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-221. Builder’s or building contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-222. Insurance.
    • 4-223. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-224. Work by property owners.
    • 4-225. Liability.
    • 4-226. Severability.
    • 4-227. Numbering of houses.
  • 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. Fees.
    • 4-314. Same; posting.
    • 4-315. Request for inspection.
    • 4-316. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-317. Inspection fee.
    • 4-318. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-319. Connection to installations.
    • 4-320. Reinspection.
    • 4-321. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-322. Interference by unauthorized person.
    • 4-323. Electrician or electrical contractors defined.
    • 4-324. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s license required; electrical permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-325. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-326. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-327. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-328. Insurance.
    • 4-329. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-330. Work by property owners.
    • 4-331. Approved materials.
    • 4-332. Liability.
    • 4-333. 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; fees.
    • 4-414. Same; posting.
    • 4-415. Request for inspection.
    • 4-416. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-417. Inspection fee.
    • 4-418. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-419. Connection to gas or water supply.
    • 4-420. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-421. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
    • 4-422. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s license required; plumbing permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-423. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-424. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-425. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-426. Insurance.
    • 4-427. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-428. Excavations.
    • 4-429. Work by property owners.
    • 4-430. Approved materials.
    • 4-431. Liability.
    • 4-432. 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 lights.
  • 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. DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS
    • 4-701. Purpose.
    • 4-702. Requirements.
  • ARTICLE 8. MANUFACTURED HOMES
    • 4-801. Criteria and standards.
• CHAPTER V. 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.
• CHAPTER VI. 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 VII. FIRE
  • ARTICLE 1. FIRE DEPARTMENT
    • 7-101. City fire department established.
  • 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. Permit for sale of fireworks required; fee; issuance.
    • 7-306. Permit for public fireworks display required.
    • 7-307. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets 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 extinguishers required.
    • 7-313. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
    • 7-314. Authority of fire chief.
• CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • ARTICLE 1. BOARD OF HEALTH
    • 8-101. Board of health created.
    • 8-102. City health officer; duties.
  • ARTICLE 2. HEALTH NUISANCES
    • 8-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-202. Code 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. Code 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. Code 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. Code officer; notice to remove.
    • 8-404. Abatement; assessment of costs.
    • 8-405. Right of entry.
    • 8-406. Unlawful interference.
    • 8-407. Noxious weeds.
  • ARTICLE 5. MINIMUM HOUSING CODE.
    • 8-501. Title.
    • 8-502. General.
    • 8-503. Declaration of policy.
    • 8-504. Definitions.
    • 8-505. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
    • 8-506. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
    • 8-507. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
    • 8-508. Designation of unfit dwellings.
    • 8-509. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
    • 8-510. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
    • 8-511. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
    • 8-512. Notice of violations; procedures.
    • 8-513. Code officer: authority.
    • 8-514. Governing body; authority.
    • 8-515. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
    • 8-516. Demolition by code 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 FUND
    • 8-701. Scope and application.
    • 8-702. Lien created.
    • 8-703. Same; encumbrances.
    • 8-704. Same; pro rata basis.
    • 8-705. Procedure.
    • 8-706. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
    • 8-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
    • 8-708. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
    • 8-709. Same; disposition of funds.
    • 8-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
    • 8-711. Insurers; liability.
  • ARTICLE 8. MOBILE HOMES
    • 8-801. Parking trailers outside camps or lots.
    • 8-802. License.
    • 8-803. Location, trailer camp or trailer lot.
    • 8-804. Revocation of license.
  • ARTICLE 9. HOUSE NUMBERING.
    • 8-901. Numbering.
    • 8-902. Same.
    • 8-903. Same.
• CHAPTER IX. 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; fines, fees and surcharges.
• CHAPTER X. 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.
  • ARTICLE 3. POLICE FEES
    • 10-301. Fee for police responses to party.
    • 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 XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
  • ARTICLE 1. UNIFORM OFFENSE CODE
    • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
  • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL PROVISIONS
    • 11-201. Curfew.
    • 11-202. Loud noises.
    • 11-203. Littering.
    • 11-204. Illegal Dumping.
• CHAPTER XII. 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.
• CHAPTER XIII. 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.
    • 13-216. Street names.
  • 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. Dead and dangerous 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.
  • 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 XIV. 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. Turns.
    • 14-203. Starting, stopping on highway.
    • 14-204. Large trucks in alley.
    • 14-205. Illegal to operate or drive certain vehicles within city limits.
    • 14-206. Truck routes.
    • 14-207. No parking zones.
    • 14-208. Careless driving.
  • 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.
• CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 15-101. Definition.
    • 15-102. Delinquent accounts.
    • 15-103. Billing.
    • 15-104. Notices.
    • 15-105. Non-payment and related fees.
    • 15-106. Hearing.
    • 15-107. Reinstatement.
    • 15-108. Utility deposits and additional fees.
    • 15-109. Reviewing of rates.
    • 15-110. Changing of rates.
    • 15-111. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
    • 15-112. Landlord liability.
  • ARTICLE 2. WATER
    • 15-201. Superintendent of water and sewage.
    • 15-202. Regulations.
    • 15-203. Service not guaranteed.
    • 15-204. Service connections required.
    • 15-205. Application for service.
    • 15-206. City to make connections.
    • 15-207. Water connection fee.
    • 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. 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. Payment of bills.
    • 15-222. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-223. Use during fire.
    • 15-224. Cross-connections prohibited.
    • 15-225. Same; protective backflow devices required.
    • 15-226. Same; inspection.
    • 15-227. Same; protection from contaminants.
    • 15-228. Rates for water service; inside of city.
    • 15-229. Rates for water service; outside of city.
    • 15-233. Reviewing of rates.
    • 15-234. Changing of rates.
  • ARTICLE 3. ELECTRICITY
  • ARTICLE 4. SEWERS
    • 15-401. Definitions.
    • 15-402. Sewer connection required.
    • 15-403. Permit; connection fee.
    • 15-404. Application.
    • 15-405. Costs.
    • 15-406. Sewer connection.
    • 15-407. Sewer for each building.
    • 15-408. Same; specifications.
    • 15-409. Same.
    • 15-410. Same.
    • 15-411. Same.
    • 15-412. Same.
    • 15-413. Same.
    • 15-414. Same.
    • 15-415. Sewer excavations; damages.
    • 15-416. Failure to connect.
    • 15-417. Privy unlawful.
    • 15-418. Private sewer system.
    • 15-419. Same; permit.
    • 15-420. Same; inspection.
    • 15-421. Same; discharge.
    • 15-422. Same; additional requirements.
    • 15-423. Disposal of sewage.
    • 15-424. Damage to sewers.
    • 15-425. Natural outlet.
    • 15-426. Standards.
    • 15-427. Old building sewers.
    • 15-428. Mud, grease traps.
    • 15-429. Roof, foundation drains.
    • 15-430. Same; exception.
    • 15-431. Prohibited discharges.
    • 15-432. Bills.
    • 15-433. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
    • 15-434. Rates for sewer service; inside of city.
    • 15-435. Rates for sewer service; outside of city.
  • ARTICLE 5. SOLID WASTE
    • 15-501. Definitions.
    • 15-502. Collection.
    • 15-503. Contracts.
    • 15-504. Duty of owner, occupant.
    • 15-505. Enter private premises.
    • 15-506. Ownership of solid waste.
    • 15-507. Wrapping garbage.
    • 15-508. Heavy, bulky waste.
    • 15-509. Hazardous materials.
    • 15-510. Prohibited practices.
    • 15-511. Objectionable waste.
    • 15-512. Unauthorized disposal.
    • 15-513. Private collectors; license required.
    • 15-514. Same; application.
    • 15-515. Closed vehicle.
    • 15-516. Rules and regulations.
    • 15-517. Failure to secure license.
    • 15-518. Charges.
    • 15-519. Same; fee schedule.
    • 15-520. Billing.
    • 15-521. Same; delinquent account.
  • ARTICLE 6. WATER CONSERVATION
    • 15-601. Purpose.
    • 15-602. Definitions.
    • 15-603. Water watches, warnings; emergency.
    • 15-604. Voluntary conservation measures.
    • 15-605. Mandatory conservation measures.
    • 15-606. Emergency water rates.
    • 15-607. Regulations.
    • 15-608. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
    • 15-609. Emergency termination.
• CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • ARTICLE 1. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
    • 16-101. Commission re-establishment.
    • 16-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
    • 16-103. Meetings, officers and records.
    • 16-104. Powers and duties.
    • 16-105. Board of zoning appeals.
    • 16-106. Budget.
  • ARTICLE 2. ZONING REGULATIONS
    • 16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
    • 16-202. General usage.
    • 16-203. General rules for application.
    • 16-204. Definitions.
    • 16-205. Districts.
    • 16-206. “R-3” – Single family district regulations.
    • 16-207. “R-5” – General residence district.
    • 16-208. “R-9” – Mobile home district.
    • 16-209. “B-5” – General business district.
    • 16-210. “M-2” – Industrial district.
    • 16-211. Used, prefabricated, and metal buildings.
    • 16-212. Off-street parking requirements.
    • 16-213. Home occupations.
    • 16-214. Sanitary landfill regulation.
    • 16-215. Official zoning maps.
    • 16-216. General provisions.
    • 16-217. Non-conforming uses.
    • 16-218. Changes in zoning district classification and required fees.
    • 16-219. Zoning administrator.
    • 16-220. Board of zoning appeals.
    • 16-221. Violations.
    • 16-222. Validity.
  • ARTICLE 3. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
    • 16-301. Statutory authorization, findings of fact, and purposes.
    • 16-302. General provisions
    • 16-303. Administration
    • 16-304. Provisions for flood hazard reduction
    • 16-305. Floodplain management variance procedures
    • 16-306. Penalties for violation
    • 16-307. Amendments
    • 16-308. Definitions
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 3A
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 3B
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 4
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 5
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 6
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 9
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 10A
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 19-001
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2007-001
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2008-001
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2009-251
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 10B
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 11
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 12
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. CO-2021-001
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. CO-2021-002
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • ORDINANCE NO. 4-301
  • ORDINANCE NO. 7-501A
  • ORDINANCE NO. 2016-005
  • ORDINANCE NO. 2024-004