• CODE OF THE CITY OF PLAINVILLE, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. G-18-05
  • 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. Elections
    • 1-201. Conduct of election.
    • 1-202. Hours of voting.
    • 1-203. Governing body elections; terms.
    • 1-204. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
    • 1-205. Candidacy.
  • Article 3. Governing Body
    • 1-301. Governing body.
    • 1-302. Same; powers generally.
    • 1-303. Same; meetings.
    • 1-304. Same; quorum.
    • 1-305. Powers of the mayor.
    • 1-306. President of the council.
    • 1-307. Administrative powers.
    • 1-308. Vacancies in governing body; how filled.
    • 1-309. Compensation.
    • 1-310. Expenses.
    • 1-311. Code of ethics.
  • Article 4. Officers and Employees
    • 1-401. Appointment of officers.
    • 1-402. Employees.
    • 1-403. Removal.
    • 1-404. Vacancy in appointive office.
    • 1-405. City clerk.
    • 1-406. Same; fiscal records.
    • 1-407. Same; seal; oaths.
    • 1-408. Same; withholding agents.
    • 1-409. Assistant city clerk.
    • 1-410. City treasurer.
    • 1-411. City attorney; office; duties.
    • 1-412. City prosecutor; office; duties.
    • 1-413. Chief of police; duties.
    • 1-414. Public Works Supervisor; duties.
    • 1-416. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
  • Article 5. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
    • 1-501. Personnel policies and guidelines.
  • Article 6. Police Department
    • 1-601. Police department.
    • 1-602. Police organization.
    • 1-603. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
    • 1-604. Rules and regulations.
  • Article 7. Fire Department
    • 1-701. Volunteer fire department established.
    • 1-702. Appointment of fire chief.
    • 1-703. Fire chief; powers and duties.
    • 1-704. Assistant chief; powers and duties.
    • 1-705. Duties of firefighters.
    • 1-707. Private use of fire equipment.
    • 1-708. Firemen’s relief association.
  • Article 8. Municipal Court
    • 1-801. Municipal court established.
    • 1-802. Same; practice and procedure.
    • 1-803. Time and place of sessions.
    • 1-804. Municipal judge; appointment.
    • 1-805. Same; absence; vacancy; pro tem.
    • 1-806. Same; powers and duties.
    • 1-808. Court clerk.
    • 1-809. Payment of fine.
    • 1-810. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
    • 1-811. Failure to appear.
    • 1-812. Court costs.
  • Article 9. Public Building Commission
    • 1-901. Public building commission created.
    • 1-902. Composition.
    • 1-903. Purpose, powers and functions.
    • 1-904. Support services.
    • 1-905. Further action.
  • Article 10. City Planning Commission/Board Of Zoning Appeals
    • 1-1001. Commission re-establishment.
    • 1-1002. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
    • 1-1003. Meetings, officers and records.
    • 1-1004. Powers and duties.
    • 1-1005. Reserved.
    • 1-1006. Budget.
  • Article 11. Oaths
    • 1-1101. Oath; affirmation.
    • 1-1102. Oaths filed.
  • Article 12. Open Records
    • 1-1201. Policy.
    • 1-1202. Record custodians.
    • 1-1203. Local freedom of information officers.
    • 1-1204. Public request for access.
    • 1-1205. Facilities for public inspection.
    • 1-1206. Procedures for inspection.
    • 1-1207. Appointment of official custodians.
    • 1-1208. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
    • 1-1209. Designation of additional record custodians.
    • 1-1210. Requests to be directed to custodians.
    • 1-1211. Fee administration.
    • 1-1212. Inspection fee.
    • 1-1213. Copying fee.
    • 1-1214. Prepayment of fees.
    • 1-1215. Payment.
  • Article 13. Investment of Public Funds
    • 1-1301. Purpose and goals.
    • 1-1302. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
    • 1-1303. Definitions.
    • 1-1304. Investment of idle funds.
    • 1-1305. Procedures and restrictions.
    • 1-1306. Custody and safekeeping.
    • 1-1307. Sale or transfer.
    • 1-1308. Interest on time deposits.
  • Article 14. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
    • 1-1401. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
    • 1-1402. City sales tax; 1% for swimming pool and governmental purposes, expiring after 10 years.
    • 1-1403. Capital Improvements Fund.
• CHAPTER II. BUILDING AND PROPERTY REGULATION
  • Article 1. Zoning and Subdivision Regulations
    • 2-101. Zoning; purpose; districts.
    • 2-102. Definitions
    • 2-103. Application of regulations; exception.
    • 2-104. Residential district.
    • 2-105. Business district.
    • 2-106. Industrial district.
    • 2-107. Nonconforming buildings and uses.
    • 2-108. Permits.
    • 2-109. Enforcement.
    • 2-110. Interpretation.
    • 2-111. Appeals.
    • 2-112. Board of zoning appeals.
    • 2-113. Subdivision regulations; approval of plat.
    • 2-114. Penalty.
    • 2-115. Fee.
    • 2-116. Same; factors to be considered.
  • Article 2. Building Permits
    • 2-201. Definitions.
    • 2-202. Building permit required; application; approval.
    • 2-203. Same; application information required.
    • 2-204. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 2-205. Permit fee.
    • 2-206. Builder or building contractor defined.
    • 2-207. Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts.
    • 2-208. Same; application; granting.
    • 2-209. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 2-210. Builder’s or building contractor’s insurance.
    • 2-211. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 2-212. Work by property owners.
  • Article 3. Minimum Housing Code
    • 2-301. Title.
    • 2-302. General.
    • 2-303. Declaration of policy.
    • 2-304. Definitions.
    • 2-305. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
    • 2-306. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
    • 2-307. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
    • 2-308. Designation of unfit dwellings.
    • 2-309. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non- residential).
    • 2-310. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non- residential).
    • 2-311. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
    • 2-312. Notice of violations; procedures.
    • 2-313. Public officer: authority.
    • 2-314. Governing body; authority.
    • 2-315. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
    • 2-316. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
    • 2-317. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
    • 2-318. Governing body; appeals.
    • 2-319. Right of petition.
  • Article 4. Mobile Homes and Parks
    • 2-401. Public necessity.
    • 2-402. Definitions.
    • 2-403. Application.
    • 2-404. License to operate mobile home park required.
    • 2-405. Application for license to operate mobile home park.
    • 2-406. License fee for mobile home parks.
    • 2-407. Renewal of mobile home park license.
    • 2-408. Location of mobile home parks.
    • 2-409. Mobile home park plan requirements.
    • 2-410. Water supply requirements.
    • 2-411. Sewage disposal requirements.
    • 2-412. Refuse and trash disposal requirements.
    • 2-413. Electricity requirements.
    • 2-414. Fuel requirements.
    • 2-415. Fire protection requirements.
    • 2-416. Permanent foundation required for mobile homes outside mobile home park.
    • 2-417. Permit to place mobile home other than in a mobile home park required.
    • 2-418. Exception to permit regulations.
    • 2-419. Individual mobile home permit application.
    • 2-420. Temporary application permit.
    • 2-421. Occupancy application permit.
    • 2-422. Application fee and inspection fee required for occupancy permit.
    • 2-423. Periodic inspection; renewal of permit.
    • 2-424. Land and living area requirements.
    • 2-425. Zoning requirements for mobile homes.
    • 2-426. Sewage disposal requirements for mobile homes.
    • 2-427. Subject to city ordinance, taxed as real property.
    • 2-428. Revocation of licenses and permits.
    • 2-429. Hearing upon denial or revocation.
    • 2-430. Penalty.
    • 2-431. Requirements.
  • Article 5. Moving or Razing Buildings
    • 2-501. Permit required.
    • 2-502. Permit applications.
    • 2-503. Permit fee.
    • 2-504. Bond, insurance required.
    • 2-505. Requirements.
    • 2-506. Condition of lot.
    • 2-507. Failure to complete work; enforcement
  • Article 6. Erosion Control
    • 2-601. Purpose.
    • 2-602. Definitions.
    • 2-603. Requirements.
    • 2-604. Enforcement.
  • Article 7. Insurance Proceeds Fund
    • 2-701. Scope and application.
    • 2-702. Lien created.
    • 2-703. Same; encumbrances.
    • 2-704. Same; pro rata basis.
    • 2-705. Procedure.
    • 2-706. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
    • 2-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
    • 2-708. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
    • 2-709. Same; disposition of funds.
    • 2-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
    • 2-711. Insurers; liability.
  • Article 8. Storage/Shipping Containers
    • 2-801. Definitions.
    • 2-802. Temporary use.
    • 2-803. Permanent use.
    • 2-804. Conditions.
    • 2-805. Violation.
    • 2-806. Penalty.
• CHAPTER III. BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND LICENSES
  • Article 1. Cereal Malt Beverages
    • 3-101. Definitions.
    • 3-102. License required of retailers.
    • 3-103. Application.
    • 3-104. License granted; denied.
    • 3-105. License to be posted.
    • 3-106. License, disqualification.
    • 3-107. Restriction upon location.
    • 3-108. License fee.
    • 3-109. Suspension of license.
    • 3-110. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
    • 3-111. Same; appeal.
    • 3-112. Change of location.
    • 3-113. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
    • 3-114. Business regulations.
    • 3-115. Prohibited acts.
    • 3-116. Sanitary conditions required.
    • 3-117. Minors on premises.
  • Article 2. Alcoholic Liquor - General
    • 3-201. Definitions.
    • 3-202. Restriction on location.
    • 3-203. Restrictions on location.
    • 3-204. State license required.
    • 3-205. Occupational tax.
    • 3-206. Posting of receipt.
    • 3-207. Hours of sale.
    • 3-208. Business regulations.
    • 3-209. Minors on premises.
    • 3-210. Public consumption.
    • 3-211. Open container.
    • 3-212. Consumption while driving.
    • 3-213. Identification card.
    • 3-214. Underage purchaser.
  • Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor – Private Clubs
    • 3-301. License required.
    • 3-302. License fee.
    • 3-303. Business regulations.
    • 3-304. Right of entry.
    • 3-305. Suspension or revocation of license.
    • 3-306. Penalties.
  • Article 4. Alcoholic Liquor - Drinking Establishments
    • 3-401. License required.
    • 3-402. License fee.
    • 3-403. Business regulations.
  • Article 5. Alcoholic Liquor - Caterers
    • 3-501. License required.
    • 3-502. License fee.
    • 3-503. Business regulations.
    • 3-504. Notice to chief of police.
  • Article 6. Alcoholic Liquor - Temporary Permits
    • 3-601. Permit required.
    • 3-602. Permit fee.
    • 3-603. City temporary permit.
    • 3-604. Permit regulations.
  • Article 7. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
    • 3-701. Definitions.
    • 3-702. License required.
    • 3-703. Same; application required.
    • 3-704. Issuance; county residents.
    • 3-705. Same; investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
    • 3-706. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
    • 3-707. Renewal.
    • 3-708. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
    • 3-709. Appeal to governing body.
    • 3-710. Regulations.
    • 3-711. Use of streets and sidewalks.
    • 3-712. Disturbing the peace.
• CHAPTER IV. CIVIL OFFENSES
  • Article 1. Animals
    • 4-101. Definitions.
    • 4-102. Animal control officer; duty to impound; citation alternative.
    • 4-103. Same; capture/destruction.
    • 4-104. Right of entry.
    • 4-105. Cruelty to animals.
    • 4-106. Same; exceptions.
    • 4-107. Keeping animals.
    • 4-108. Prohibited animal activities.
    • 4-109. Noisy animals.
    • 4-110. Running at large.
    • 4-111. Animal confines; shelters.
    • 4-112. Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens.
    • 4-113. Death of animals.
    • 4-114. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
    • 4-115. Redemption of impounded animals.
    • 4-116. Rabies Control.
    • 4-117. Emergency; proclamation.
    • 4-118. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
    • 4-119. Licensed veterinarian.
    • 4-120. Penalty.
  • Article 2. Dangerous or Vicious Animals
    • 4-201. Definitions.
    • 4-202. Prohibited.
    • 4-203. Release of.
    • 4-204. Finding of the Court.
    • 4-205. Penalty.
  • Article 3. Dogs and Cats
    • 4-301. Registration and vaccination required; fee.
    • 4-302. Registration required; fees.
    • 4-303. Dogs or cat tags.
    • 4-304. Visiting dogs or cats.
    • 4-305. Rules and requirements.
    • 4-306. Abandoning dogs or cats unlawful.
    • 4-307. Stray dogs and cats.
    • 4-308. Dangerous dogs and cats.
    • 4-309. Impounding dogs and cats at large; notice; fees; redemption; disposition.
    • 4-310. Disposition of unclaimed dogs or cats.
    • 4-311. Special confinement.
    • 4-312. Penalty.
  • Article 4. Nuisances
    • 4-401. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 4-402. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 4-403. Right of entry.
    • 4-404. Notice of violation.
    • 4-405. Order of abatement.
    • 4-406. Request for hearing.
    • 4-407. Form.
    • 4-408. Service of notice and order.
    • 4-409. Abatement by city; assessment and collection of costs.
    • 4-410. Hearing.
    • 4-411. Failure to Comply; Penalty.
    • 4-412. Additional remedies.
  • Article 5. Abandoned and Inoperable Motor Vehicles
    • 4-501. Findings of governing body.
    • 4-502. Definitions.
    • 4-503. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
    • 4-504. Effective screening; defined
    • 4-505. Demolition derby vehicles.
    • 4-506. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 4-507. Right of entry.
    • 4-508. Nuisance and abatement.
    • 4-509. Failure to Comply; Penalty.
  • Article 6. Grasses and Weeds
    • 4-601. Weeds to be removed.
    • 4-602. Definitions.
    • 4-603. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 4-604. Right of entry.
    • 4-605. Notice of violation.
    • 4-606. Order of abatement.
    • 4-607. Request for hearing.
    • 4-608. Form.
    • 4-609. Service of notice and order.
    • 4-610. Abatement by city; assessment and collection of costs.
    • 4-611. Unlawful interference.
    • 4-612. Noxious weeds.
    • 4-613. Definition of noxious weeds.
    • 4-614. Failure to Comply; Penalty.
    • 4-615. Additional remedies.
  • Article 7. Dangerous Structures
    • 4-701. Dangerous structures.
  • Article 8. Urban Chickens
    • 4-801. Definitions.
    • 4-802. Permit Required.
    • 4-803. Permit fee.
    • 4-804. Number and type of chickens allowed.
    • 4-805. Non-Commercial use only.
    • 4-806. Enclosures.
    • 4-807. Odor and noise impacts.
    • 4-808. Predators, rodents, insects, and parasites.
    • 4-809. Feed and water.
    • 4-810. Waste storage and removal.
    • 4-811. Chickens at large.
    • 4-812. Unlawful acts.
    • 4-813. Nuisances.
    • 4-814. Penalty.
  • Article 9. Feeding of Wild Animals
    • 4-901. Definitions.
    • 4-902. Nuisance declared.
    • 4-903. Prohibitions.
    • 4-904. Exceptions.
    • 4-905. Penalty.
• CHAPTER V. PUBLIC OFFENSES
  • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
    • 5-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
  • Article 2. Miscellaneous Offenses
    • 5-201. Blasting.
    • 5-202. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
    • 5-203. Same; fire hose.
    • 5-204. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
    • 5-205. False alarm.
    • 5-206. Retaining library property.
    • 5-207. Destroying library property.
    • 5-208. Curfew; children.
    • 5-209. Curfew; parents and others.
    • 5-210. Suspension of curfew.
    • 5-211. Penalty.
    • 5-212. Shoplifting; definitions.
    • 5-213. Same; prohibited acts.
    • 5-214. Same; presumption created.
    • 5-215. Same; reasonable detention.
    • 5-216. Public affray.
    • 5-217. Injuring or tampering with vehicle.
  • Article 3. Fireworks
    • 5-301. Definitions.
    • 5-302. Possession/discharge of fireworks.
    • 5-303. Sale of fireworks.
    • 5-304. Confiscation of fireworks.
    • 5-305. Adult supervision required.
  • Article 4. Open Burning
    • 5-401. Definitions.
    • 5-402. Open burning prohibited.
    • 5-403. Exception; permit.
    • 5-404. Licensed disposal areas.
    • 5-405. Exemptions.
  • Article 5. Standard Traffic Ordinance
    • 5-501. Incorporating standard traffic ordinance.
    • 5-502. Same; amendments and additions to standard traffic ordinance.
    • 5-503. Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
    • 5-504. Penalty for scheduled fines.
  • Article 6. Local Traffic Regulations
    • 5-601. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • 5-602. Parking on public streets.
    • 5-603. Parking vehicles more than 72 hours.
    • 5-604. Operation of vehicles.
    • 5-605. Turning after emerging from alley or driveway.
    • 5-606. Truck parking.
    • 5-607. Same; loading.
  • Article 7. Abandoned Motor Vehicles on Public Property
    • 5-701. Definitions.
    • 5-702. Impounding vehicles.
    • 5-703. Same.
    • 5-704. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
    • 5-705. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
    • 5-706. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
    • 5-707. Hearing.
    • 5-708. Charges constitute a lien.
    • 5-709. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
    • 5-710. Redemption.
    • 5-711. Sale proceeds.
    • 5-712. Statutory procedures.
    • 5-713. Implementation of article.
    • 5-714. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
  • Article 8. Hazardous Materials
    • 5-801. Hazardous material defined.
    • 5-802. Same; exceptions.
    • 5-803. Transportation of hazardous materials.
    • 5-804. Hazardous materials routes.
    • 5-805. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
    • 5-806. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
  • Article 9. Emergency Snow Regulations
    • 5-901. Finding of governing body.
    • 5-902. Declaration of traffic emergency.
    • 5-903. Notice of traffic emergency; termination.
    • 5-904. Removal of stranded and parked vehicles.
    • 5-905. Emergency snow routes; establishment; signs.
    • 5-906. Penalty.
  • Article 10. Special Use Vehicles
    • 5-1001. Definitions.
    • 5-1002. Operation of special purpose vehicles on city streets; special conditions and restrictions on operation.
    • 5-1003. Same: valid driver’s license required; penalty; duties and responsibilities.
    • 5-1004. Registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
    • 5-1005. Same; insurance required; penalty.
    • 5-1006. Penalty.
  • Article 11. Local Regulations
    • 5-1101. Window peeping.
    • 5-1102. Noises and loud sounds.
    • 5-1103. Public urination; defecation; penalty.
    • 5-1104. Penalty.
  • Article 12. Yard Burning
    • 5-1201. Yard burning defined.
    • 5-1202. Prohibition on yard burning.
    • 5-1203. Exception; permit.
    • 5-1204. Exception; requirements.
    • 5-1205. Penalty.
    • 5-1206. Effect on Open Burning.
    • 5-1207. Liability.
• CHAPTER VI. PUBLIC PROPERTY
  • Article 1. City Parks
    • 6-101. City laws extended to park.
    • 6-102. Police jurisdiction over parks.
    • 6-103. Damaging park property.
    • 6-104. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
    • 6-105. Vehicle regulations.
    • 6-106. Hunting.
    • 6-107. Fires.
    • 6-108. Camping prohibited.
    • 6-109. Sanitation.
    • 6-110. Preservation of natural state.
    • 6-111. General regulations.
  • Article 2. Sidewalks
    • 6-201. Permit required.
    • 6-202. Sidewalk grade.
    • 6-203. Same; specifications.
    • 6-204. Same; petition.
    • 6-205. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
    • 6-206. Notice; publication.
    • 6-207. Right of abutting owner.
    • 6-208. Repairs by owner or city.
    • 6-209. Performance, statutory bond.
    • 6-210. Obstructing sidewalks.
    • 6-211. Same; exception.
  • Article 3. Streets
    • 6-301. Excavation permit.
    • 6-302. Same; bond.
    • 6-304. Same; barricades.
    • 6-305. Same; unlawful acts.
    • 6-306. Altering drainage.
    • 6-307. Unfinished pavement.
    • 6-308. Using streets.
    • 6-309. Dangerous objects in.
    • 6-310. Petroleum products in streets.
    • 6-311. Discharging water on streets.
    • 6-312. Burning in streets.
    • 6-314. Hauling loose material.
    • 6-315. Sidewalks constructed: supervision by building inspector.
    • 6-316. Streets and sidewalks; sweeping into or upon.
    • 6-317. Placing earth, rubbish on streets, alleys, public grounds.
    • 6-318. Nuisances affecting public safety; notice to abate.
  • Article 4. Cutting of Pavements
    • 6-401. Cutting curbs; pavement.
    • 6-402. Permit; how secured.
  • Article 5. Snow and Ice Removal
    • 6-501. Snow and ice to be removed.
    • 6-502. Same: exception; alternate remedy.
    • 6-503. Same; penalty.
    • 6-504. Removal may be made by city.
    • 6-505. Costs on tax rolls.
  • Article 6. Hedges, Trees and Shrubs
    • 6-601. Public tree care.
    • 6-602. Diseased trees; determination.
    • 6-603. Same; notice served.
    • 6-604. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
    • 6-605. Same; prevent spread of disease.
    • 6-606. Dangerous, dead or diseased trees on private property.
    • 6-607. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
    • 6-608. Costs on tax rolls.
    • 6-609. Injuring trees and shrubs.
    • 6-610. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
    • 6-611. Fruit bearing trees.
    • 6-612. Trees and shrubs; penalty for destroying.
    • 6-613. Fences.
• CHAPTER VII. PUBLIC UTILITIES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 7-101. Definition.
    • 7-102. Date for utility service billing.
    • 7-103. Notification of delinquent utility bill.
    • 7-104. Disconnection of services due to nonpayment, collection fees and reconnect times.
    • 7-105. Adjustments to water and sewer charges.
    • 7-106. Extension for payment of delinquent utility bill.
    • 7-107. Connection and transfer fees for utility service(s); returning existing utility deposits.
    • 7-108. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
    • 7-109. Insufficient funds policy.
    • 7-110. Cold/hot weather rule.
    • 7-111. Petty cash fund.
    • 7-112. Same; deposits.
    • 7-113. Same; vouchers.
    • 7-114. Penalty.
    • 7-115. Recovery of costs necessary for the collection of delinquent debts.
  • Article 2. Water
    • 7-201. Regulations.
    • 7-202. Service not guaranteed.
    • 7-203. Service connections required.
    • 7-204. Application for service.
    • 7-205. Connection to original water line.
    • 7-206. Connection fees.
    • 7-207. Curb cocks.
    • 7-208. Check valves.
    • 7-209. Unauthorized service.
    • 7-210. Meters.
    • 7-211. Tampering with meter.
    • 7-212. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
    • 7-213. Utility connection or transfer fees.
    • 7-214. Interrupt service.
    • 7-215. Prohibited acts.
    • 7-216. Wasting water.
    • 7-217. Right of access.
    • 7-218. Water rates.
    • 7-219. Use during fire.
    • 7-220. Cross-connections prohibited.
    • 7-221. Same; protective backflow devices required.
    • 7-222. Same; inspection.
    • 7-223. Same; protection from contaminants.
  • Article 3. Sewers
    • 7-301. Definitions.
    • 7-302. Sewer connection required.
    • 7-303. Application.
    • 7-304. Connection fees.
    • 7-305. Costs.
    • 7-306. Sewer connection.
    • 7-307. Sewer for each building.
    • 7-307(1). Same; specifications.
    • 7-307(2). Same.
    • 7-307(3). Same.
    • 7-307(4). Same.
    • 7-307(5). Same.
    • 7-307(6). Same.
    • 7-307(7). Same.
    • 7-308. Sewer excavations: damages.
    • 7-309. Failure to connect.
    • 7-310. Privy unlawful.
    • 7-311. Private sewer system.
    • 7-312. Same; inspection.
    • 7-313. Same; discharge.
    • 7-314. Same; additional requirements.
    • 7-315. Disposal of sewage.
    • 7-316. Damage to sewers.
    • 7-317. Natural outlet.
    • 7-318. Standards.
    • 7-319. Old building sewers.
    • 7-320. Mud, grease traps.
    • 7-321. Roof, foundation drains.
    • 7-322. Same; exception.
    • 7-323. Prohibited discharges.
    • 7-324. Delinquent accounts; lien against property; other remedies.
    • 7-325. Sewer service charge.
    • 7-326. Same; discount.
    • 7-327. Same; due date and connections.
  • Article 4. Solid Waste
    • 7-401. Definitions.
    • 7-402. Burning.
    • 7-403. Collection of refuse by the city.
    • 7-404. Contracts.
    • 7-405. Unlawful to collect or haul refuse.
    • 7-406. Permit required.
    • 7-407. Permit application.
    • 7-408. Not transferable.
    • 7-409. Permit fee.
    • 7-410. Insurance required.
    • 7-411. Term of permit.
    • 7-412. Display permit number.
    • 7-413. Revocation of permit.
    • 7-414. Time of collection.
    • 7-415. Obligation of occupants.
    • 7-416. Storage container.
    • 7-416a. Bulk containers.
    • 7-417. Burying of garbage.
    • 7-418. Disturbing containers.
    • 7-419. Improper containers.
    • 7-420. Location of containers.
    • 7-421. Enter private premises.
    • 7-422. Collection equipment.
    • 7-423. Disposition of waste.
    • 7-424. Rocks; dirt.
    • 7-425. Periodic cleanup.
    • 7-426. Unusual situations.
    • 7-427. Charges.
    • 7-428a. Same commercial;
    • 7-428b. Same; fee schedule.
    • 7-429. Special pickup.
    • 7-430. Request for service.
    • 7-431. Service fees; exceptions.
    • 7-432. Same; delinquent account.
    • 7-433. Disposal fee.
    • 7-434. Prohibited practices.
    • 7-435. Hazardous materials.
    • 7-436. Objectionable waste.
    • 7-437. Discontinuance of service.
    • 7-438. Investigation by sanitation officer; notice of hearing.
    • 7-439. Hearing.
    • 7-440. Appeal.
    • 7-441. Additional rules.
    • 7-442. Penalty.
    • 7-443. Yard Waste Disposal.
    • 7-444. Tree Waste Disposal.
  • Article 5. Water Conservation
    • 7-501. Purpose.
    • 7-502. Definitions.
    • 7-503. Declaration of water watch.
    • 7-504. Declaration of water warning.
    • 7-505. Declaration of a water emergency.
    • 7-506. Voluntary conservation measures.
    • 7-507. Mandatory conservation measures.
    • 7-508. Emergency water rates.
    • 7-509. Regulations.
    • 7-510. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
    • 7-511. Emergency termination.
• 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. G-24
  • 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
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • Ordinance No. G-03-02
  • Ordinance No. G-05-01
  • Ordinance No. G-05-02
  • Ordinance No. G-10-02
  • Ordinance No. G-10-03
  • Ordinance No. G-14-10
  • Ordinance No. G-22-02