• CODE OF THE CITY OF OSWEGO, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 1308
  • 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. 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. Deputy city clerk.
    • 1-310. City treasurer.
    • 1-311. City attorney; office; duties.
    • 1-312. City engineer.
    • 1-313. City administrator.
    • 1-314. Same; residence.
    • 1-315. Same; term of office.
    • 1-316. Same; salary.
    • 1-317. Same; absence or disability.
    • 1-318. Same; powers, duties, and responsibilities.
    • 1-319. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-320. Conflict of interest.
  • 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. Copying fee.
    • 1-614. Prepayment of fees.
    • 1-615. Payment.
  • ARTICLE 7. INVESTMENT OF IDLE 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. Reserved.
  • ARTICLE 8. ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSION
    • 1-801. Commission established.
    • 1-802. Membership; appointment; term.
    • 1-803. Organization.
    • 1-804. Duties and powers.
  • ARTICLE 9. HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW BOARD
    • 1-901. Purpose and intent.
    • 1-902. Definitions.
    • 1-903. Historic preservation review board.
    • 1-904. Procedures and criteria for nomination and designation of landmarks.
    • 1-905. Recommendation of historic preservation review board.
    • 1-906. Designation ordinance/certificate of appropriateness.
    • 1-907. Certificate of economic hardship.
    • 1-908. Fines and penalties.
  • ARTICLE 10. TOURISM COMMITTEE
    • 1-1001. Committee established.
    • 1-1002. Appointment; term.
    • 1-1003. Organization.
  • ARTICLE 11. PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION
    • 1-1101. Creation.
    • 1-1102. Composition.
    • 1-1103. Purpose, powers and functions.
    • 1-1104. Support services.
  • ARTICLE 12. NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
    • 1-1201. Neighborhood revitalization plan incorporated.
    • 1-1202. Neighborhood revitalization fund.
    • 1-1203. Program termination date.
  • ARTICLE 13. RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
    • 1-1301. Purpose.
    • 1-1302. Establishment and administration of Oswego records management program.
    • 1-1303. Definitions for records management program.
    • 1-1304. Responsibilities.
    • 1-1305. Ownership of municipal records and responsibilities of officers and employees.
    • 1-1306. Destruction of original municipal public records.
    • 1-1307. Destruction of all other municipal records.
  • ARTICLE 14. HOUSING COMMITTEE
    • 1-1401. Establishment.
    • 1-1402. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
    • 1-1403. Meetings, officers and records.
    • 1-1404. Powers and duties.
  • ARTICLE 15. HOUSING REHABILITATION AND CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
    • 1-1501. Housing Rehabilitation and Citizens Advisory Board Created.
    • 1-1502. Membership and Vacancies.
    • 1-1503. Functions, Duties, and Authority.
    • 1-1504. Officers.
    • 1-1505. Meetings and Boards.
  • ARTICLE 16. REVENUE & FINANCE
    • 1-1601. City sales tax; 0.50% for public safety services expiring December 31, 2026.
    • 1-1602. City sales tax; 1% for various infrastructure improvements expiring June 30, 2030.
• CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Duties of the mayor.
    • 2-103. Enforcement procedures.
    • 2-104. Prohibited owning; exemptions.
    • 2-105. Limitation on numbers of animals owned; exemptions.
    • 2-106. Animal care requirements and prohibition of animal cruelty.
    • 2-107. Proper identification of cats and dogs required.
    • 2-108. Running at large.
    • 2-109. Animal nuisance activities prohibited.
    • 2-110. Excessive animal noise prohibited.
    • 2-111. Proper confinement of cats and dogs in heat required.
    • 2-112. Rabies vaccination of cats and dogs required.
    • 2-113. Animals in public places prohibited; exemptions.
    • 2-114. Removal of animal feces required.
    • 2-115. Proper maintenance of animal yard structures and pens required.
    • 2-116. Animal protection responsibility of all persons.
    • 2-117. Annual registration required.
    • 2-118. Exemptions to annual registration.
    • 2-119. Registration fees; exemptions.
    • 2-120. Procedure for registration.
    • 2-121. City clerk to issue license.
    • 2-122. Receipt constitutes certificate of registry.
    • 2-123. All cats and dogs shall be registered in name of household head.
    • 2-124. Registration tags.
    • 2-125. City clerk to maintain file of registry certificates.
    • 2-126. City clerk to provide duplicate records to chief of police.
    • 2-127. Annual licensing required; fees.
    • 2-128. License regulations; exemptions.
    • 2-129. Procedure of licensing.
    • 2-130. Expiration of license.
    • 2-131. First license for commercial animal establishment.
    • 2-132. License not transferrable.
    • 2-133. License and registration denial, revocation, and reinstatement.
    • 2-134. Notification of capture and impoundment.
    • 2-135. Owner of impounded animal may be processed against for violation of any applicable section or sections.
    • 2-136. Period for holding animals.
    • 2-137. Procedure and fees for recovery of animals.
    • 2-138. Procedure and fees for adopting animals.
    • 2-139. Removal and disposal of dead animals.
    • 2-140. Emergency treatment of sick or injured cats and dogs.
    • 2-141. Penalties.
  • ARTICLE 2. VICIOUS DOGS
    • 2-201. Definitions.
    • 2-202. Requirements.
    • 2-203. Impounding.
    • 2-204. Violations and penalties.
    • 2-205. Applicability.
  • ARTICLE 3. OTHER ANIMALS
    • 2-301. Exotic animals.
  • ARTICLE 4. CHICKENS
    • 2-401. Definitions.
    • 2-402. Requirements for keeping of chickens.
    • 2-403. Special chicken permit.
    • 2-404. Application and issuance.
    • 2-405. Denial.
    • 2-406. Revocation.
    • 2-407. Permits non-transferable.
    • 2-408. Authority; powers and duties.
    • 2-409. Violation and penalties.
• 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. ENHANCED 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. Minors on premises.
  • ARTICLE 3. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
    • 3-301. State license required.
    • 3-302. License fee.
    • 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. SPECIAL EVENT CMB PERMITS
    • 3-601. Permit required.
    • 3-602. Permit fee.
    • 3-603. City special event permit.
    • 3-604. Permit regulations.
• CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • ARTICLE 1. FIRE LIMITS
    • 4-101. Fire limits established.
    • 4-102. Construction materials.
    • 4-103. Exceptions.
    • 4-104. Moving buildings.
    • 4-105. Coverings.
    • 4-106. Building permits.
  • ARTICLE 2. BUILDING CODE
    • 4-201. Definitions.
    • 4-202. International building code incorporated.
    • 4-203. Additional provisions.
    • 4-204. Building permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-205. Same; fees.
    • 4-206. Work by property owners.
    • 4-207. Liability.
    • 4-208. Severability.
  • ARTICLE 3. ELECTRICAL CODE
    • 4-301. Definitions.
    • 4-302. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
    • 4-303. Additional provisions.
    • 4-304. Work by property owners.
    • 4-305. Approved materials.
    • 4-306. Liability.
    • 4-307. 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. Work by property owners.
    • 4-405. Approved materials.
    • 4-406. Liability.
    • 4-407. 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. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-507. Notice to owners.
    • 4-508. Duty of owners.
    • 4-509. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-510. Display of lanterns.
  • ARTICLE 6. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
    • 4-601. Purpose.
    • 4-602. Definitions.
    • 4-603. Public 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. Rules adopted.
  • ARTICLE 8. MANUFACTURED HOME AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CODE
    • 4-801. Manufactured Home and Recreational Vehicle Code incorporated.
    • 4-802. Copies made available to the public.
• CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL REGULATIONS AND LICENSES
    • 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 AND 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.
  • ARTICLE 3. GARAGE SALES
    • 5-301. Definitions.
    • 5-302. Permits and fees.
    • 5-303. Licensing.
    • 5-304. Information to be filed.
    • 5-305. Persons, places and sale expected.
  • ARTICLE 4. TAXICABS
    • 5-401. Taxicab, defined.
    • 5-402. Marking of vehicles.
    • 5-403. Operator identification.
    • 5-404. Driver registration and permit.
    • 5-405. Rate schedule.
    • 5-406. Driver convicted of liquor violations.
    • 5-407. Transporting persons for unlawful or immoral purposes.
    • 5-408. License required.
    • 5-409. Application.
    • 5-410. Approval.
    • 5-411. Issuance.
    • 5-412. Safety inspection required.
    • 5-413. Insurance.
    • 5-414. Transfer of replacement vehicle.
    • 5-415. Revocation or suspension of license.
    • 5-416. File map and schedule of zones and rates.
    • 5-417. Penalty.
  • ARTICLE 5. SCRAP METAL DEALERS
    • 5-501. Scrap metal dealers; registration required.
    • 5-502. Same; definitions.
    • 5-503. Same; registration; application; fees; penalty.
    • 5-504. Same; issuance of registration; renewal; renewal fees.
    • 5-505. Same; penalty.
    • 5-506. Same; exception.
    • 5-507. Same; issuance; disqualification.
    • 5-508. Same; suspension or revocation of registration.
  • ARTICLE 6. FUNDRAISING SOLICITATION
    • 5-601. Permit required.
    • 5-602. Same; definitions.
    • 5-603. Same; application for permit.
    • 5-604. Same; denial of permit.
    • 5-605. Same; liability insurance requirement.
    • 5-606. Same; safety plan.
    • 5-607. Same; fundraising solicitation events - standards of conduct for participants.
    • 5-608. Same; enforcement of standards of conduct.
    • 5-609. Permit suspension or revocation.
• CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
  • ARTICLE 1. CITY ELECTIONS
    • 6-101. Conduct of election.
    • 6-102. Hours of voting.
    • 6-103. Governing body elections.
    • 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.
    • 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. Burning of structures.
    • 7-202. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
    • 7-203. Stacking of hay or straw.
    • 7-204. Keeping of packing materials.
    • 7-205. Storage of ashes.
    • 7-206. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
    • 7-207. Fire hazards generally.
    • 7-208. Same; inspections to discover.
    • 7-209. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
    • 7-210. Same; service of order; records.
    • 7-211. Burning prohibited upon declaration of fire chief.
  • 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.
  • ARTICLE 4. FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, L-P GASES
    • 7-401. Definitions.
    • 7-402. Class I or class II; storage in buildings.
    • 7-403. Class III; storage in buildings.
    • 7-404. Bulk oil stations and service stations; rules and regulations.
    • 7-405. L-P gases; rules and regulations.
• 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. 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. Relocation of nuisance; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 1A. ENVIRONMENTAL CODE
    • 8-1a01. Title.
    • 8-1a02. Legislative finding of fact.
    • 8-1a03. Purpose.
    • 8-1a04. Rules of construction.
    • 8-1a05. Definitions.
    • 8-1a06. Public officer.
    • 8-1a07. Enforcement standards.
    • 8-1a08. Unlawful acts
    • 8-1a09. Order of violation.
    • 8-1a10. Penalty.
    • 8-1a11. Abatement.
    • 8-1a12. Hearing.
    • 8-1a13. Appeals.
    • 8-1a14. Costs assessed.
    • 8-1a15. Construction.
  • 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. 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.
    • 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. MINIMUM HOUSING CODE
    • 8-401. Title.
    • 8-402. General.
    • 8-403. Declaration of policy.
    • 8-404. Definitions.
    • 8-405. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
    • 8-406. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
    • 8-407. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
    • 8-408. Designation of unfit dwellings.
    • 8-409. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non- residential).
    • 8-410. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non- residential).
    • 8-411. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
    • 8-412. Notice of violations; procedures.
    • 8-413. Public officer: authority.
    • 8-414. Governing body; authority.
    • 8-415. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
    • 8-416. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
    • 8-417. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
    • 8-418. Governing body; appeals.
    • 8-419. Right of petition.
  • ARTICLE 5. RODENT CONTROL
    • 8-501. Definitions.
    • 8-502. Building maintenance.
    • 8-503. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
    • 8-504. Failure to comply.
    • 8-505. Replace rat-stoppage.
    • 8-506. Notice to eradicate rats.
    • 8-507. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
    • 8-508. Inspections.
  • ARTICLE 6. FAIR HOUSING
    • 8-601. Policy.
    • 8-602. Definitions.
    • 8-603. Unlawful practice.
    • 8-604. Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing.
    • 8-605. Discrimination in the financing of housing.
    • 8-606. Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services.
    • 8-607. Exemption.
    • 8-608. Administration.
    • 8-609. Education and conciliation.
    • 8-610. Enforcement.
    • 8-611. Investigations; subpoenas; giving of evidence.
    • 8-612. Enforcement by private persons.
    • 8-613. Interference, coercion, or intimidation.
    • 8-614. Severability of provisions.
    • 8-615. Prevention of intimidation in fair housing cases.
  • ARTICLE 7. ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY ACTION
    • 8-701. Definitions.
    • 8-702. Purpose.
    • 8-703. Liability.
    • 8-704. Recovery of expenses.
  • ARTICLE 8. INSURANCE PROCEEDS LIEN
    • 8-801. Scope and application.
    • 8-802. Lien created.
    • 8-803. Same; encumbrances.
    • 8-804. Same; pro rata basis.
    • 8-805. Procedure.
    • 8-806. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
    • 8-807. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure
    • 8-808. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
    • 8-809. Same; disposition of funds.
    • 8-810. Effect upon insurance policies.
    • 8-811. Insurers; liability.
  • ARTICLE 9. STORAGE PODS
    • 8-901. Shipping containers restricted.
    • 8-902. Public officer.
    • 8-903. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
• 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.
    • 9-113. Warrant costs.
• CHAPTER X. 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. 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.
    • 11-102. Same; amendments and deletions.
  • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL REGULATIONS
    • 11-201. Definitions.
    • 11-202. Drug paraphernalia; factors to be considered.
    • 11-203. Possession of marijuana.
    • 11-204. Simulated controlled substances and drug paraphernalia; use or possession prohibited.
    • 11-205. Curfew.
    • 11-206. Window peeping.
    • 11-207. Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, animals, etc., prohibited on certain public property; when.
    • 11-208. Air gun, air rifle, slingshot, BB gun or paint ball gun.
    • 11-209. Smoking in public buildings.
    • 11-210. Indecent exposure.
    • 11-211. Unlawful to swim or dive at the Oswego City Dam.
    • 11-212. Excessive noise.
    • 11-213. Discharge of dirt, waste, grass clippings and lawn debris.
  • ARTICLE 3. CONCEALED CARRY OF FIREARMS
    • 11-301. Definition.
    • 11-302. Carry Restrictions.
    • 11-303. Location; restrictions.
    • 11-304. Exceptions.
• 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. Preservation of natural state.
    • 12-111. General regulations.
    • 12-112. Park hours.
  • ARTICLE 2. MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
    • 12-201. Oswego municipal airport board; establishment.
    • 12-202. Same; composition.
    • 12-203. Same; terms.
    • 12-204. Same; organization.
    • 12-205. Same; compensation.
    • 12-206. Same; duties.
    • 12-207. Model aircraft use permitted.
    • 12-208. Same; penalty.
    • 12-209. Same; special events.
  • ARTICLE 3. OSWEGO PARKS COMMITTEE
    • 12-301. Oswego parks committee; establishment.
    • 12-302. Composition.
    • 12-303. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
    • 12-304. Duties.
  • ARTICLE 4. RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT
    • 12-401. Definitions.
    • 12-402. Prior notice to city required.
    • 12-403. Right-of-way use subordinate.
    • 12-404. Compliance with manual of uniform traffic control devices.
    • 12-405. Emergencies.
    • 12-406. Repairs.
    • 12-407. Relocations.
    • 12-408. Public project for private development.
    • 12-409. Coordination.
    • 12-410. Excavation.
    • 12-411. Traffic flow reduction and street closure.
    • 12-412. Detours.
    • 12-413. Damage to underground facilities.
    • 12-414. Raising and lowering lines.
    • 12-415. Discrimination prohibited.
    • 12-416. Maps.
    • 12-417. Kansas One Call.
    • 12-418. Indemnity.
• 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.
    • 13-112. Removal of sidewalk unlawful.
    • 13-113. Non-connecting sidewalks.
  • 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 in.
    • 13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
    • 13-212. Discharging water on streets.
    • 13-213. Burning in streets.
    • 13-214. Throwing in streets.
    • 13-215. Hauling loose material.
    • 13-216. Naming and numbering of streets.
    • 13-217. Use of culverts.
  • ARTICLE 3. TREES AND SHRUBS
    • 13-301. Definitions.
    • 13-302. Creation and establishment of a city tree board.
    • 13-303. Term of office.
    • 13-304. Compensation.
    • 13-305. Duties and responsibilities.
    • 13-306. Operation.
    • 13-307. Street tree species to be planted.
    • 13-308. Spacing.
    • 13-309. Distance from curb and sidewalk.
    • 13-310. Distance from street corners and fireplugs.
    • 13-311. Utilities.
    • 13-312. Reserved.
    • 13-313. Tree topping.
    • 13-314. Pruning, corner clearance.
    • 13-315. Dead or diseased tree removal on private property.
    • 13-316. Interference with city tree board.
    • 13-317. Regulation of trees and shrubs on city property.
    • 13-318. Same; abutting property owner’s duty to remove nuisance trees and shrubs.
    • 13-319. Same; duties of city inspector.
    • 13-320. Same; consideration of violations by governing body.
    • 13-321. Same; notice to remove.
    • 13-322. Abatement; assessment of costs.
  • 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; amendments.
    • 14-103. Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
    • 14-104. Penalty for scheduled fines.
  • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
    • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • 14-202. Load limits and use restrictions.
    • 14-203. Careless driving.
    • 14-204. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
    • 14-205. Parking of trucks, semi-trailers and tractors.
    • 14-206. Parking for the purpose of advertising such vehicle for sale prohibited.
    • 14-207. Motorized scooters, bicycles and mopeds.
    • 14-208. No parking anytime.
    • 14-209. No parking; certain times and locations.
  • 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. WORK-SITE UTILITY VEHICLES
    • 14-501. Operation of work-site utility vehicles.
    • 14-502. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-503. Same; definition.
    • 14-504. Same; penalty.
    • 14-505. Same; display of slow-moving vehicle emblem.
    • 14-506. Same; insurance required.
• CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 15-101. Definition.
    • 15-102. Delinquent accounts.
    • 15-103. Discontinuance of utility services.
    • 15-104. Utility billing dates, delinquency notice, and delinquency date.
    • 15-105. Hearing, extensions.
    • 15-106. Discontinuance of utility services.
    • 15-107. Late payment charges and reconnection fees.
    • 15-108. Utility deposits; required.
    • 15-109. Same; application.
    • 15-110. Same; applied to bill.
    • 15-111. Same; letter of credit and refund.
    • 15-112. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
    • 15-113. Petty cash fund.
    • 15-114. Same; deposits.
    • 15-115. Same; vouchers.
    • 15-116. 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; permit fee.
    • 15-206. City to make connections.
    • 15-207. Reserved.
    • 15-208. Curb cocks.
    • 15-209. Check valves.
    • 15-210. Unauthorized service.
    • 15-211. Separate service.
    • 15-212. Meters.
    • 15-213. Same; testing.
    • 15-214. Tampering with meter.
    • 15-215. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
    • 15-216. Utility deposit.
    • 15-217. Water connection fee.
    • 15-218. Interrupt service.
    • 15-219. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-220. Wasting water.
    • 15-221. Right of access.
    • 15-222. Rates.
    • 15-223. Payment of bills.
    • 15-224. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-225. Use during fire.
    • 15-226. Cross connection policy incorporated.
    • 15-227. Reserved.
    • 15-228. Reserved.
    • 15-229. Reserved.
    • 15-230. Extension of lines.
    • 15-231. Trenching and backfilling.
    • 15-232. Additional rules.
    • 15-233. Water protection fee.
    • 15-234. Partial service; prorating.
    • 15-235. Protection from damage.
    • 15-236. Violations.
    • 15-237. Same.
    • 15-238. Same.
  • ARTICLE 3. SEWERS
    • 15-301. Definitions.
    • 15-302. Use of public sewers required.
    • 15-303. Private sewage disposal.
    • 15-304. Permit.
    • 15-305. Same.
    • 15-306. Installation and connection.
    • 15-307. Same.
    • 15-308. Same.
    • 15-309. Specifications.
    • 15-310. Same.
    • 15-311. Same.
    • 15-312. Excavations.
    • 15-313. Inspection.
    • 15-314. Excavations.
    • 15-315. Use of the public sewers.
    • 15-316. Same.
    • 15-317. Same.
    • 15-318. Same.
    • 15-319. Same.
    • 15-320. Same.
    • 15-321. Same.
    • 15-322. Same.
    • 15-323. Same.
    • 15-324. Protection from damage.
    • 15-325. Powers and authority of inspectors.
    • 15-326. Same.
    • 15-327. Same.
    • 15-328. Violations.
    • 15-329. Same.
    • 15-330. Same.
    • 15-331. User charge system.
    • 15-332. Same.
    • 15-333. Same.
    • 15-334. Users; classes and charges.
    • 15-335. Same.
    • 15-336. Same.
    • 15-337. Grinder pumps.
  • ARTICLE 4. SOLID WASTE
    • 15-401. City to collect all refuse.
    • 15-402. Definition of garbage, trash and refuse.
    • 15-403. Responsibility of owners and tenants of premises; containers.
    • 15-404. Location of containers.
    • 15-405. Collection of refuse.
    • 15-406. Private collection.
    • 15-407. Disposal of refuse.
    • 15-408. Brush pickup.
    • 15-409. Brush site.
    • 15-410. Construction and demolition dumpster.
    • 15-411. Special refuse pick-up.
    • 15-412. Clean-up week.
    • 15-413. Compost site.
    • 15-414. Trash fires.
    • 15-415. Service fees.
    • 15-416. Sanitation charges; exemptions.
    • 15-417. Sanitation charges; billings; collection; failure to pay when due.
    • 15-418. Creation of separate fund.
  • ARTICLE 5. WATER CONSERVATION
    • 15-501. Purpose.
    • 15-502. Definitions.
    • 15-503. Declaration of a water emergency.
    • 15-504. Voluntary Conservation Measures.
    • 15-505. Mandatory Conservation Measures.
    • 15-506. Emergency Water Rates.
    • 15-507. Regulations.
    • 15-508. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
    • 15-509. Emergency Termination.
• CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • ARTICLE 1. ZONING REGULATIONS
    • 16-101. Zoning regulations incorporated.
    • 16-102. Zoning district boundary map.
    • 16-103. Copies made available to the public.
  • ARTICLE 2. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
    • 16-201. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
    • 16-202. Copies made available to the public.
  • ARTICLE 3. SEE-KAN REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
    • 16-301. Commission created.
    • 16-302. Membership, qualification and term.
    • 16-303. Compensation.
    • 16-304. Functions, duties, and powers.
    • 16-305. Rules.
  • ARTICLE 4. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
    • 16-401. Commission re-establishment.
    • 16-402. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
    • 16-403. Meetings, officers and records.
    • 16-404. Powers and duties.
    • 16-405. Board of zoning appeals.
    • 16-406. Budget.
• 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
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 16
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 17
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 18
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • ORDINANCE NO. 944 (ELECTRIC)
  • ORDINANCE NO. 1076 (CABLE)
  • ORDINANCE NO. 1082 (TELEPHONE) – AMENDED BY ORD. 1130
  • ORDINANCE NO. 1130 (AMENDING ORDINANCE 1082)
  • ORDINANCE NO. 1284 (NATURAL GAS)
  • ORDINANCE NO. 1301 (ELECTRIC)