• CODE OF THE CITY OF OAKLEY, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 1127
  • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
  • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
  • COMPARATIVE TABLE – 1974 CODE TO 2014 CODE
  • 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. Powers generally.
    • 1-109. Ordinances.
    • 1-110. Same; subject and title; amendment.
    • 1-111. Same; publication.
    • 1-112. Same; ordinance book.
    • 1-113. Resolutions, motions.
    • 1-114. City records.
    • 1-115. Altering code.
    • 1-116. Scope of application.
    • 1-117. General penalty.
    • 1-118. Severability.
  • ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY
    • 1-201. Governing body.
    • 1-202. Same; powers generally.
    • 1-203. Meetings.
    • 1-204. Quorum.
    • 1-205. Powers of the mayor.
    • 1-206. President of the council.
    • 1-207. Vacancies on the governing body; how filled.
  • 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. Deputy city clerk.
    • 1-307. City treasurer.
    • 1-308. City attorney.
    • 1-309. City engineer.
    • 1-310. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-311. Conflict of interest.
  • ARTICLE 4. CITY ADMINISTRATOR
    • 1-401. Office of city administrator created.
    • 1-402. Appointment.
    • 1-403. Compensation.
    • 1-404. Duties of city administrator.
    • 1-405. Powers.
    • 1-406. Limitations.
  • ARTICLE 5. OATHS AND BONDS
    • 1-501. Oath; affirmation.
    • 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.
    • 1-616. Destruction of old city records.
  • 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. ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY BOARD
    • 1-801. Creation of board.
    • 1-802. Membership.
    • 1-803. Appointment and term.
    • 1-804. Compensation.
    • 1-805. Meetings.
    • 1-806. Officers.
    • 1-807. Quorum.
    • 1-808. Purpose.
  • ARTICLE 9. REVENUE, FINANCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    • 1-901. Capital improvements fund.
    • 1-902. Main trafficways designated.
    • 1-903. Neighborhood revitalization plans; Logan and Thomas counties.
    • 1-904. One-half cent sales tax.
    • 1-905. Tax rate limit for library purposes.
    • 1-906. Third party debt collection.
  • ARTICLE 10. TOURISM AND CONVENTION BOARD
    • 1-1001. Tourism and convention promotion; defined.
    • 1-1001. Tourism and convention board established.
    • 1-1002. Same; duties.
• CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • ARTICLE 1. ANIMALS GENERALLY
    • 2-101. Domestic animals.
    • 2-102. Miniature pigs.
    • 2-103. Special events.
    • 2-104. Penalties.
    • 2-105. Diseased animals; prohibited.
    • 2-106. Diseased animals; penalty for violation.
  • ARTICLE 2. DOMESTIC ANIMALS
    • 2-201. Definitions.
    • 2-202. Licensing.
    • 2-203. Commercial animal permits.
    • 2-204. License and permit revocation, issuance restrictions.
    • 2-205. Restraint.
    • 2-206. Impoundment and violation notice.
    • 2-207. Animal care.
    • 2-208. Keeping of domestic fowl.
    • 2-209. Keeping of wild animals.
    • 2-210. Performing animal exhibitions.
    • 2-211. Animal waste.
    • 2-212. Loud or noisy dogs.
    • 2-213. Enforcement.
    • 2-214. Violation; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 3. DANGEROUS ANIMALS
    • 2-301. Dangerous or vicious animals; prohibited.
    • 2-302. Definitions.
    • 2-303. Complaint.
    • 2-304. Vicious dogs to be muzzled.
    • 2-305. Immediate destruction.
    • 2-306. Release of.
    • 2-307. Penalty.
• CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 3-101. Definitions.
    • 3-102. Restriction on location.
    • 3-103. Minors on premises.
    • 3-104. Public sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverages.
    • 3-105. Reserved.
    • 3-106. Open container.
    • 3-107. Consumption while driving.
    • 3-108. Identification card.
    • 3-109. Underage purchaser.
    • 3-110. Possession and consumption by minors; exceptions.
  • 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.
    • 3-217. License issued by city.
    • 3-218. Minors on premises.
  • ARTICLE 3. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
    • 3-301. State license required.
    • 3-302. Occupational tax.
    • 3-303. Posting of receipt.
    • 3-304. Hours of sale.
    • 3-305. Business regulations.
    • 3-306. Restrictions on location.
  • ARTICLE 4. PRIVATE CLUBS
    • 3-401. License required.
    • 3-402. License fee.
    • 3-403. Business regulations.
  • ARTICLE 5. DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
    • 3-501. License required.
    • 3-502. License fee.
    • 3-503. Business regulations.
  • ARTICLE 6. TEMPORARY PERMITS – ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
    • 3-601. Permit required.
    • 3-602. Permit fee.
    • 3-603. City temporary permit.
    • 3-604. Permit regulations.
  • ARTICLE 7. TEMPORARY PERMITS – CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
    • 3-701. Permit required.
    • 3-702. Same; application and issuance.
• CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • ARTICLE 1. BUILDING CODE
    • 4-101. Uniform building code incorporated.
    • 4-102. Permit charges established.
    • 4-103. Permit for miscellaneous construction.
  • ARTICLE 2. ELECTRICAL CODE
    • 4-201. Standards of installation.
    • 4-202. Code adopted.
    • 4-203. Permit required.
    • 4-204. Electrician's license; insurance.
    • 4-205. License fees.
    • 4-206. New wiring and connections; regulations.
    • 4-207. Conduit installation required.
    • 4-208. Electrical inspector; appointment.
    • 4-209. Electrical inspector; duties.
    • 4-210. Inspections.
    • 4-211. Approval and condemnation of wiring.
    • 4-212. Appeals.
    • 4-213. Certificate of inspection.
    • 4-214. City liability.
    • 4-215. Permit charges established.
  • ARTICLE 3. PLUMBING CODE
    • 4-301. Plumbing defined.
    • 4-302. Inspection.
    • 4-303. Plumber's and gas fitter's licenses; insurance.
    • 4-304. Building sewer permits; connections.
    • 4-305. Building sewers; separate connections.
    • 4-306. House plumbing permits.
    • 4-307. Permits not required when.
    • 4-308. Code adopted.
    • 4-309. Connections to public sewer.
    • 4-310. Garbage.
    • 4-311. Tests; inspection.
    • 4-312. Permit charges established.
  • ARTICLE 4. MOVING BUILDINGS
    • 4-401. Building official; authority.
    • 4-402. Permit required.
    • 4-403. Same; application for permit.
    • 4-404. Same; insurance required.
    • 4-405. Same; fee.
    • 4-406. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-407. Notice to owners.
    • 4-408. Duty of owners.
    • 4-409. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-410. Display of lanterns.
  • ARTICLE 5. CONSTRUCTION WITHIN FIRE LIMITS
    • 4-501. Fire districts established.
    • 4-502. Definitions.
    • 4-503. Construction compliance required; alteration defined.
    • 4-504. Construction specifications.
    • 4-505. Alterations.
    • 4-506. Moving buildings.
    • 4-507. Repair of buildings.
    • 4-508. Cooking stoves.
    • 4-509. Violation; correction or removal.
  • ARTICLE 6. SIGN CODE
    • 4-601. Sign code adopted.
  • ARTICLE 7. HEAT EFFECIENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW BUILDINGS
    • 4-701. Effective date.
    • 4-702. Certification prerequisite to service connection.
    • 4-703. Documentation of design compliance required.
    • 4-704. Residential; window and door thermal treatment standards.
    • 4-705. Commercial; heat transmission standards.
    • 4-706. Compliance required prior to connection.
    • 4-707. Violation; penalty.
    • 4-708. Additional remedies.
  • ARTICLE 8. DRILLING DOMESTIC WATER WELLS
    • 4-801. Requirements for drilling domestic water wells.
    • 4-802. Inspection required.
    • 4-803. Right of entry.
    • 4-804. Permit required and permit fee.
• CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • ARTICLE 1. PAWNBROKERS AND PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS
    • 5-101. Adoption of statute.
    • 5-102. License.
    • 5-103. Reports.
    • 5-104. Penalty.
    • 5-105. Prosecution of violation.
  • ARTICLE 2. SOLICITORS
    • 5-201. Definitions.
    • 5-202. License required.
    • 5-203. License; exemptions.
    • 5-204. License; application.
    • 5-205. License; application; additional information.
    • 5-206. License; application; fee.
    • 5-207. License; application; investigation; issuance or denial.
    • 5-208. License; fees.
    • 5-209. Damages.
    • 5-210. Licenses and identification badges.
    • 5-211. Regulations.
    • 5-212. Suspension or revocation of license.
    • 5-213. Appeals.
    • 5-214. Renewals.
    • 5-215. Violation; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 3. SCRAP METAL DEALERS
    • 5-301. Scrap metal dealers; registration required.
    • 5-302. Same; definitions.
    • 5-303. Same; registration; application; fees; penalty.
    • 5-304. Same; issuance of registration; renewal; renewal fees.
    • 5-305. Same; penalty.
    • 5-306. Same; exception.
    • 5-307. Same; issuance; disqualification.
    • 5-308. Same; suspension or revocation of registration.
  • ARTICLE 4. TRAILER CAMPS
    • 5-401. Definitions.
    • 5-402. Sewer connections.
    • 5-403. Trailer camp permit; application.
    • 5-404. Trailer camp permit; fees.
    • 5-405. Proximity of trailers; plumbing and wiring inspection.
    • 5-406. Service charges billing; failure to pay.
  • ARTICLE 5. TRANSIENT COMMERCIAL AIRPORT USERS
    • 5-501. Definitions.
    • 5-502. License fee levied.
    • 5-503. Expiration of license.
    • 5-504. Failure to secure license.
  • ARTILCE 6. OIL AND GAS WELLS
    • 5-601. License; permit; fee.
    • 5-602. Evidence to be presented by licensee.
    • 5-603. Bond required.
    • 5-604. Insurance of operator.
    • 5-605. Drilling oil, gas wells; duty, governing body.
    • 5-606. Mapping; locations.
    • 5-607. Fencing of drilling rig; protection from blowing oil.
    • 5-608. Pumping units; retaining wall or curb.
    • 5-609. Pumping units; fence.
    • 5-610. Pumping units; power.
    • 5-611. Pumping units; maintenance.
    • 5-612. Disposal of salt water.
    • 5-613. Pipelines in streets.
    • 5-614. State regulations.
    • 5-615. Utility lines.
    • 5-616. Governing body may make additional requirement.
• CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
  • ARTICLE 1. GOVERNING BODY
    • 6-101. Election of governing body.
    • 6-102. Hours of voting.
    • 6-103. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
    • 6-104. Candidacy.
• CHAPTER VII. 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. National fire code incorporated.
    • 7-202. Violation; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 3. FIREWORKS
    • 7-301. Definitions.
    • 7-302. Keeping fireworks unlawful.
    • 7-303. Sale restricted.
    • 7-304. License; required.
    • 7-305. License; requirements.
    • 7-306. License; fee.
    • 7-307. Business regulations.
    • 7-308. Discharge of fireworks.
    • 7-309. Violation; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 4. EXPLOSIVES AND INFLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
    • 7-401. Explosives storage.
    • 7-402. Storage of kerosene or coal oil.
    • 7-403. Storage of petroleum products.
    • 7-404. Open storage prohibited.
    • 7-405. Underground storage.
    • 7-406. Bulk oil stations.
    • 7-407. Handling of inflammables.
    • 7-408. Penalty for violation of sections 7-401 through 7-407.
    • 7-409. Liquefied petroleum gases; defined.
    • 7-410. Liquefied petroleum gases; aboveground storage containers; location.
    • 7-411. Liquefied petroleum gases; underground storage containers; location.
    • 7-412. Liquefied petroleum gases; storage tanks kept free from weeds.
    • 7-413. Liquefied petroleum gases; portable containers-filling unlawful when.
    • 7-414. Liquefied petroleum gases; state fire marshal regulations.
    • 7-415. Liquefied petroleum gases; penalty for violation.
• CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • ARTICLE 1. HEALTH NUISANCES
    • 8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-102. Public officer.
    • 8-103. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-104. Same; right of entry.
    • 8-105. Order of violation.
    • 8-106. Same; contents.
    • 8-107. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-108. Abatement.
    • 8-109. Hearing.
    • 8-110. Costs assessed.
    • 8-111. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
  • ARTICLE 2. JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
    • 8-201. Findings of governing body.
    • 8-202. Definitions.
    • 8-203. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
    • 8-204. Public officer.
    • 8-205. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-206. Same; right of entry.
    • 8-207. Order of violation.
    • 8-208. Same; contents.
    • 8-209. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-210. Abatement.
    • 8-211. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
    • 8-212. Hearing.
    • 8-213. Costs assessed.
  • 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. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
    • 8-401. Purpose.
    • 8-402. Definitions.
    • 8-403. Enforcing officer; duties.
    • 8-404. Procedure; petition.
    • 8-405. Same; notice.
    • 8-406. Same; publication.
    • 8-407. Same; hearing, order.
    • 8-408. Duty of owner.
    • 8-409. Same; failure to comply.
    • 8-410. Same; make site safe.
    • 8-411. Assessment of costs.
    • 8-412. Immediate hazard.
    • 8-413. Appeals from order.
    • 8-414. Scope of article.
  • ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE PROCEEDS FUND
    • 8-501. Scope and application.
    • 8-502. Lien created.
    • 8-503. Same; encumbrances.
    • 8-504. Same; pro rata basis.
    • 8-505. Procedure.
    • 8-506. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
    • 8-507. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
    • 8-508. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
    • 8-509. Same; disposition of funds.
    • 8-510. Effect upon insurance policies.
    • 8-511. Insurers; liability.
  • ARTICLE 6. BURIAL OF HUMAN REMAINS
    • 8-601. Where burial allowed.
    • 8-602. Violation; removal and reburial.
  • ARTICLE 7. STORAGE AND SHIPPING CONTAINERS
    • 8-701. Definition.
    • 8-702. Temporary storage unit/shipping containers.
    • 8-703. Permanent storage units/shipping containers.
  • ARTICLE 8. MINIMUM HOUSING CODE
    • 8-801. General.
    • 8-802. Declaration of policy.
    • 8-803. Definitions.
    • 8-804. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
    • 8-805. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
    • 8-806. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
    • 8-807. Designation of unfit dwellings.
    • 8-808. Designation of blighted premises: residential and non-residential.
    • 8-809. Designation of blighted buildings and premises; non-residential.
    • 8-810. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
    • 8-811. Notice of violations; procedures.
    • 8-812. Public officer; authority.
    • 8-813. Governing body; authority.
    • 8-814. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
    • 8-815. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
    • 8-816. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
    • 8-817. Governing body; appeals.
    • 8-818. Immediate hazard.
    • 8-819. Right of petition.
• 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; powers and duties.
    • 9-106. Same; salary.
    • 9-107. Court clerk.
    • 9-108. Payment of fine.
    • 9-109. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
    • 9-110. Failure to appear.
    • 9-111. Court costs.
• 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. FALSE FIRE ALARMS AND SECURITY ALARMS
    • 10-301. Registration of alarms with police department.
    • 10-302. Recurring false alarms.
  • ARTICLE 4. PUBLIC SAFETY ASSISTANCE
    • 10-401. Establishment of public safety assistance policy.
    • 10-402. Same; liability.
• CHAPTER XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
  • ARTICLE 1. UNIFORM OFFENSE CODE
    • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
    • 11-102. Same; amendment.
  • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL PROVISIONS
    • 11-201. Peeping tom.
    • 11-202. Urination/defecation in public prohibited.
• 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. Sanitation.
    • 12-109. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
    • 12-110. Preservation of natural state.
    • 12-111. General regulations.
  • ARTICLE 2. OAKLEY CITY CEMETERY
    • 12-201. Name.
    • 12-202. Management.
    • 12-203. Secretary.
    • 12-204. Caretaker.
    • 12-205. Sale of lots.
    • 12-206. Grave openings.
    • 12-207. Cost of lots.
    • 12-208. Plantings and adornment.
    • 12-209. Monument permits, construction and regulations.
    • 12-210. Interment rules.
    • 12-211. Disinterment.
    • 12-212. Reopening graves.
    • 12-213. Removal of vaults, tombs.
    • 12-214. Care of grounds, signs.
    • 12-215. Public offenses.
    • 12-216. Cemetery trust fund.
    • 12-217. Requirements prior to marking any burial plot.
    • 12-218. Violation; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 3. OAKLEY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
    • 12-301. Discharging or dumping of chemicals.
    • 12-302. Restrictions on airport trafficways.
    • 12-303. Aviation fuel sales.
  • ARTICLE 4. TREES
    • 12-401. Definitions.
    • 12-402. Permit to plant trees.
    • 12-403. Care of trees; height above streets.
    • 12-404. Pruning and corner clearance.
    • 12-405. Spacing.
    • 12-406. Distance from curb and sidewalk.
    • 12-407. Utilities.
    • 12-408. Dead or diseased tree removal on private property.
    • 12-409. Condemnation; failure to comply with notice.
    • 12-410. Public tree care.
    • 12-411. Tree topping.
    • 12-412. Removal of stumps.
    • 12-413. Interference with city.
    • 12-414. Arborists license and bond.
    • 12-415. Review by City Council.
    • 12-416. Penalty.
  • ARTICLE 5. MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
    • 12-501. Definitions.
    • 12-502. Authorization from city required.
    • 12-503. Health, safety, and welfare regulations.
    • 12-504. Specific portions of right-of-way restricted.
    • 12-505. Compliance with, manual of uniform traffic control devices.
    • 12-506. Additional requirements.
    • 12-507. Emergencies.
    • 12-508. Repair.
    • 12-509. Relocation.
    • 12-510. Fees.
    • 12-511. Indemnity.
    • 12-512. Claim notification.
    • 12-513. Penalty provision.
• CHAPTER XIII. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  • ARTICLE 1. SIDEWALKS
    • 13-101. Definition.
    • 13-102. Permit Required.
    • 13-103. Sidewalk Grade.
    • 13-104. Same; specifications.
    • 13-105. Same; petition.
    • 13-106. Same, condemnation, reconstruction.
    • 13-107. Notice, publication.
    • 13-108. Right of abutting owner.
    • 13-109. Repairs by owner or city.
    • 13-110. Removal by owner.
    • 13-111. Performance, statutory bond.
    • 13-112. Obstructing sidewalks.
    • 13-113. Same, exception.
  • ARTICLE 2. STREETS
    • 13-201. Excavation permit.
    • 13-202. Same; bond.
    • 13-203. Same; filed.
    • 13-204. Same; barricades.
    • 13-205. Same; unlawful acts.
    • 13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
    • 13-207. Altering drainage.
    • 13-208. Unfinished pavement.
    • 13-209. Using streets.
    • 13-210. Dangerous objects on public grounds.
    • 13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
    • 13-212. Discharging water on streets.
    • 13-213. Burning in streets.
    • 13-214. Throwing in streets.
    • 13-215. Hauling loose material.
  • ARTICLE 3. EXTENSION OF STREETS AND UTILITIES
    • 13-301. Development of new subdivision; procedure-costs.
    • 13-302. Financing improvements.
    • 13-303. Noncontiguous developments.
    • 13-304. Building permits.
  • 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. STREET NUMBERING
    • 13-501. Building numbering; method.
    • 13-502. Placement of numbers.
    • 13-503. City clerk to decide numbering.
    • 13-504. Newly erected buildings; numbering within thirty days.
    • 13-505. Roemer subdivision; numbering method.
    • 13-506. Roemer subdivision; placement of numbers.
    • 13-507. Roemer subdivision; city clerk to control numbering.
    • 13-508. Roemer subdivision; numbering within thirty days.
• CHAPTER XIV. TRAFFIC
  • ARTICLE 1. STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
    • 14-101. Incorporating standard traffic ordinance.
    • 14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
    • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • 14-104. Amendments.
  • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
    • 14-201. Parking restrictions based on size, weight and type of vehicles.
    • 14-202. Operation of motorized cycles on sidewalks.
    • 14-203. Sound amplification systems in motor vehicles.
  • 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. SCHOOL SAFETY ZONES
    • 14-401. School safety zones; established.
    • 14-402. Same; speed limit.
    • 14-403. Interfering with signs or signals.
  • ARTICLE 5. EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTES
    • 14-501. Finding of governing body.
    • 14-502. Declaration of traffic emergency.
    • 14-503. Removal of vehicles.
    • 14-504. Emergency snow routes.
  • ARTICLE 6. WORK-SITE UTILITY VEHICLES
    • 14-601. Operation of work-site utility vehicles.
    • 14-602. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-603. Same; definition.
    • 14-604. Same; penalty.
    • 14-605. Same; insurance required; penalty.
    • 14-606. Same; registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
    • 14-607. Operation of micro-utility trucks.
    • 14-608. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-609. Same; definition.
    • 14-610. Same; penalty.
    • 14-611. Same; insurance required; penalty.
    • 14-612. Same; registration and license fee; application; inspection; penalty.
    • 14-613. Operation of golf carts.
    • 14-614. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-615. Same; definition.
    • 14-616. Same; penalty.
    • 14-617. Same; insurance required; penalty.
    • 14-618. Same; registration and license fee; application; inspection; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 7. RAILROAD CROSSINGS
    • 14-701. Warning signals required.
    • 14-702. Inoperative signals; penalty.
• CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
  • ARTICLE 1. WATER MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
    • 15-101. Customer accounts; billing; sales tax.
    • 15-102. Unlawful acts.
    • 15-103. Water meters.
    • 15-104. Check valve installation required.
    • 15-105. Service installations; controlled by city; unlawful acts.
    • 15-106. Water turn on or off; approval required.
    • 15-107. Fire hydrants; use unlawful.
    • 15-108. Fire hydrants; ejecting water from unlawful.
    • 15-109. Power equipment use restrictions.
    • 15-110. Water cut off; rights reserved by city.
    • 15-111. Meter reading; discontinuance of service.
    • 15-112. Penalty for violation of this article.
  • ARTICLE 2. WATER SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
    • 15-201. Service connection fee.
    • 15-202. Service connection fee not refundable.
    • 15-203. Fee for temporary water reconnection.
    • 15-204. Fees for temporary water hookups.
  • ARTICLE 3. WATER SERVICE INSTALLATIONS
    • 15-301. Water service installations.
    • 15-302. Fees.
    • 15-303. Service connection capacity.
  • ARTICLE 4. SEWER CONNECTIONS AND REGULATIONS
    • 15-401. Definitions.
    • 15-402. Sewer facilities required.
    • 15-403. Definitions.
    • 15-404. Sewer connections and permits.
    • 15-405. Prohibited discharges.
    • 15-406. Tampering with sewers.
    • 15-407. Right of entry and inspection.
    • 15-408. Penalties.
  • ARTICLE 5. SEWER RATES
    • 15-501. Sewer use fee.
    • 15-502. Definitions.
    • 15-503. Sewerage rates established.
    • 15-504. Bills.
  • ARTICLE 6. DELINQUENT UTILITY SERVICE BILLINGS
    • 15-601. Definitions.
    • 15-602. Landlord liability.
    • 15-603. Discontinuance of utility services.
    • 15-604. Utility billing date; delinquency date.
    • 15-605. Late payment charges and reconnection fees.
    • 15-606. Refusal of service.
  • ARTICLE 7. WATER SERVICE CHARGES
    • 15-701. Minimum charge.
    • 15-702. Water rates.
    • 15-703. Special rates.
    • 15-704. Bills.
    • 15-705. Rights reserved.
  • ARTICLE 8. WATER SERVICE CROSS-CONNECTIONS
    • 15-801. Purpose.
    • 15-802. Cross-connections prohibited.
    • 15-803. Protective backflow preventers required.
    • 15-804. Inspection.
    • 15-805. Protection from contaminants.
    • 15-806. Incorporation by reference.
  • ARTICLE 9. LEVELIZED UTILITY PAYMENT PROGRAM
    • 15-901. Levelized payment option.
    • 15-902. Credit history.
    • 15-903. Later payments.
    • 15-904. Rental property account.
    • 15-905. Adjustments.
    • 15-906. Credit balance.
    • 15-907. Beginning date.
  • ARTICLE 10. WATER CONSERVATION
    • 15-1001. Purpose.
    • 15-1002. Definitions.
    • 15-1003. Water conservation program.
    • 15-1004. Voluntary conservation measures.
    • 15-1005. Mandatory conservation measures (water warning).
    • 15-1006. Mandatory conservation measures (water supply emergency).
    • 15-1007. Emergency water rates.
    • 15-1008. Regulations.
    • 15-1009. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
    • 15-1010. Emergency termination.
    • 15-1011. Permit for new lawn.
    • 15-1012. Permit for outdoor water usage.
  • ARTICLE 11. SOLID WASTE
    • 15-1101. Disposal system established.
    • 15-1102. Effective date; accumulation unlawful.
    • 15-1103. Definitions.
    • 15-1104. Responsibility of owner/occupant to dispose of refuse.
    • 15-1105. Sanitation officer to adopt rules and regulations.
    • 15-1106. Collection; contract with city required; exceptions.
    • 15-1107. Collection periods.
    • 15-1108. Service charges.
    • 15-1109. Parties having no refuse not required to pay service charge.
    • 15-1110. Collection charges.
    • 15-1111. Patrons outside city limits.
    • 15-1112. Access to premises.
    • 15-1113. Burning refuse prohibited.
    • 15-1114. Landfill; unlawful acts.
    • 15-1115. Violation; penalty.
    • 15-1116. Right to decline items for collection or disposal.
    • 15-1117. Recycling facility approved items.
• 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.
  • ARTICLE 2. ZONING REGULATIONS
    • 16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
    • 16-202. Floodplain management zoning regulations incorporated.
  • ARTICLE 3. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
    • 16-301. Regulations incorporated.
• APPENDIX A - CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 3
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 4
  • 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. 11
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 12
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 13
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 14
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 15 (REPEALED)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 16
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 17
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 18 (SUPERCEDED BY NOS. 22 & 23)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 19 (SUPERCEDED BY NO. 21)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 20
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 21
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 22 (REPEALED)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 23 (REPEALED)
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 24
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 25
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 26
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 27
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 28
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 29
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • ORDINANCE NO. 1054 (TELECOM)
  • ORDINANCE NO. 1101 (CABLE)
  • ORDINANCE NO. 1102 (TELECOM)
  • ORDINANCE NO. 1178 (ELECTRIC)