• CODE OF THE CITY OF SUBLETTE, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 445
    • 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. 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.
      • 1-208. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
      • 1-209. Compensation.
    • 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 agent.
      • 1-309. Assistant city clerk.
      • 1-310. City treasurer.
      • 1-311. City attorney.
      • 1-312. City engineer.
      • 1-313. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-314. Conflict of interest.
      • 1-315. Employee benefits contribution fund.
    • Article 4. Personnel Policy And Employee Benefits
      • 1-401. Personnel policies and guidelines.
    • 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. Public request for access.
      • 1-604. Facilities for public inspection.
      • 1-605. Procedures for inspection.
      • 1-606. Appointment of official custodians.
      • 1-607. Duties of custodians.
      • 1-608. Requests.
      • 1-609. Fee administration.
      • 1-610. Inspection fee.
      • 1-611. Copying fee.
      • 1-612. Prepayment of fees.
      • 1-613. Payment.
      • 1-614. Local freedom of information officer.
    • Article 7. Investment Of Public Funds
      • 1-701. Purpose and goals.
      • 1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
      • 1-703. Definitions.
      • 1-704. Investment of idle funds.
      • 1-705. Procedures and restrictions.
      • 1-706. Custody and safekeeping.
      • 1-707. Sale or transfer.
      • 1-708. Interest on time deposits.
    • Article 8. Revenue, Finance And Community Development
      • 1-801. Capital improvement fund.
      • 1-802. Airport fund.
      • 1-803. City sales tax; 1.25% for general purposes.
  • CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
    • Article 1. Dogs
      • 2-101. Dogs; license required.
      • 2-102. Dogs; license tax.
      • 2-103. Dogs; tags.
      • 2-104. Dogs; registration record.
      • 2-105. Dogs; impounding unlicensed dogs.
      • 2-106. Dogs; running at large.
      • 2-107. Dogs; impounding; kennel fee.
      • 2-108. Dogs; municipal dog pound.
      • 2-109. Dogs; prohibited acts.
      • 2-110. Diseased animals.
      • 2-111. Dogs; ownership.
      • 2-112. Penalty.
    • Article 2. Vicious Dogs
      • 2-201. Intent.
      • 2-202. Vicious dogs; definitions; requirements.
      • 2-203. Acts prohibited.
      • 2-204. Complaint; notice to appear; impoundment; penalties.
      • 2-205. Destruction of animal.
      • 2-206. Pit bull dogs.
    • Article 3. Other Animals
      • 2-301. Exotic animals.
  • 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. Definition.
      • 3-202. License issued by city.
      • 3-203. License required of retailer.
      • 3-204. Application.
      • 3-205. License application procedures.
      • 3-206. License granted; denied.
      • 3-207. License to be posted.
      • 3-208. License, disqualification.
      • 3-209. Restriction upon location.
      • 3-210. License fee.
      • 3-211. Suspension of license.
      • 3-212. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
      • 3-213. Same; appeal.
      • 3-214. Change of location.
      • 3-215. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
      • 3-216. Business regulations.
      • 3-217. Prohibited conduct on premises.
      • 3-218. Sanitary conditions required.
    • Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor
      • 3-301. Sale of alcoholic liquor in original package prohibited.
    • Article 4. Private Clubs
      • 3-401. License required.
      • 3-402. License fee.
      • 3-403. Business regulations.
  • CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • Article 1. Moving Buildings
      • 4-101. Building official; authority.
      • 4-102. Permit required.
      • 4-103. Same; application for permit.
      • 4-104. Same; bond, insurance required.
      • 4-105. Same; fee.
      • 4-106. Route; duties of building official.
      • 4-107. Notice to owners.
      • 4-108. Duty of owners.
      • 4-109. Interfering with poles; wires.
      • 4-110. Display of lanterns.
  • CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
      • 5-101. Purpose.
      • 5-102. Definitions.
      • 5-103. Registration; required.
      • 5-104. Same; application.
      • 5-105. Same; additional information.
      • 5-106. Same; fee.
      • 5-107. Investigation; issuance or denial.
      • 5-108. Appeal.
      • 5-109. Business regulations.
      • 5-110. Disclosure.
      • 5-111. Revocation; appeal.
      • 5-112. Exemptions.
      • 5-113. Waiver.
    • Article 2. Pesticide Usage and Storage
      • 5-201. Purpose.
      • 5-202. Prohibited acts.
      • 5-203. Conditions allowing use of airport for pesticide storage/application.
      • 5-204. Police powers.
      • 5-205. Penalties.
    • Article 3. Mobile Home Parks
      • 5-301. Definitions.
      • 5-302. Permits.
      • 5-303. Location and spacing.
      • 5-304. Water and sewer connections.
      • 5-305. Existing non-conforming uses.
      • 5-306. Temporary location permits.
      • 5-307. Mobile home park permit.
      • 5-310. Mobile home park license.
      • 5-311. Mobile home park operation.
      • 5-312. Mobile home park parking regulations.
      • 5-313. Enforcement.
      • 5-314. Penalty.
    • Article 4. RV Parks
      • 5-401. Definitions.
      • 5-402. License required.
      • 5-403. License fee.
      • 5-404. Application.
      • 5-405. Recreational vehicle park plan.
    • Article 5. Propane Tanks
      • 5-501. Purpose.
      • 5-502. Conditions and exceptions.
      • 5-503. Pre-existing conditions.
  • CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
    • Article 1. Governing Body
      • 6-101. Conduct of election; hours of voting.
      • 6-102. Election of governing body; staggered terms.
      • 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 Limits
      • 7-201. Statement of purpose.
      • 7-202. Fire district no. 1.
      • 7-203. Prohibited uses and construction.
      • 7-204. Application for approval.
    • Article 3. Open Burning
      • 7-301. Burning trash; rubbish prohibited.
      • 7-302. Burning dry grass/natural vegetation.
      • 7-303. Bonfires.
      • 7-304. Outdoor fires.
      • 7-305. Accumulations of trash.
    • Article 4. Fireworks
      • 7-401. Fireworks prohibited.
      • 7-402. Exception relating to discharge.
      • 7-403. Emergency ban relating to discharge.
  • CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • Article 1. Health Nuisances
      • 8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
      • 8-102. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-103. Public officers; notice to remove.
      • 8-104. Abatement; assessment of costs.
      • 8-105. Right of entry.
      • 8-106. Unlawful interference.
      • 8-107. Sentence enhancements for violation of prohibitions.
    • 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. Notice to remove; abatement.
      • 8-304. Collecting 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. Dangerous And Unfit Structures
      • 8-501. Purpose.
      • 8-502. Definitions.
      • 8-503. Enforcing officer; duties.
      • 8-504. Procedure; petition.
      • 8-505. Same; notice.
      • 8-506. Same; publication.
      • 8-507. Same; hearing, order.
      • 8-508. Duty of owner.
      • 8-509. Same; failure to comply.
      • 8-510. Same; make site safe.
      • 8-511. Assessment of costs.
      • 8-512. Immediate hazard.
      • 8-513. Appeals from order.
      • 8-514. Scope of article.
    • Article 6. Insurance Proceeds Lien
      • 8-601. Scope and application.
      • 8-602. Lien created.
      • 8-603. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-604. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-605. Procedure.
      • 8-606. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-607. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-608. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-609. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-610. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-611. Insurers; liability.
  • 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. Court appointed attorney.
  • CHAPTER X. POLICE
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 10-101. Police department.
      • 10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
  • CHAPTER XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
      • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
      • 11-102. Same; exceptions.
      • 11-103. Same; previous ordinances.
      • 11-104. Uniform public offense code sections 9.9.1 regulating unlawful possession of marijuana through 9.9.6 distribution of a non-controlled-substance not applicable.
    • Article 2. Local Provisions
      • 11-201. Reserved.
    • Article 3. Curfew
      • 11-301. Curfew for persons under 16.
      • 11-302. Curfew for persons over 16 and under 18.
      • 11-303. Exceptions.
      • 11-304. Curfew; parents, guardians and others.
  • CHAPTER XII. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • Article 1. City Parks
      • 12-101. City laws extended to park.
      • 12-102. Police jurisdiction over parks.
      • 12-103. Damaging park property.
      • 12-104. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
      • 12-105. Vehicle regulations.
      • 12-106. Hunting.
      • 12-107. Fires.
      • 12-108. Camping prohibited.
      • 12-109. Sanitation.
      • 12-110. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
      • 12-111. Preservation of natural state.
      • 12-112. General regulations.
  • CHAPTER XIII. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
    • Article 1. Streets
      • 13-101. Excavation permit.
      • 13-102. Same; bond.
      • 13-103. Same; filed.
      • 13-104. Same; barricades.
      • 13-105. Same; unlawful acts.
      • 13-106. Cutting curbs; pavement.
      • 13-107. Altering drainage.
      • 13-108. Unfinished pavement.
      • 13-109. Using streets.
      • 13-110. Dangerous objects on public grounds.
      • 13-111. Petroleum products in streets.
      • 13-112. Burning in streets.
      • 13-113. Hauling loose material.
    • Article 2. Trees And Shrubs
      • 13-201. Public tree care.
      • 13-202. Diseased trees; determination.
      • 13-203. Same; notice served.
      • 13-204. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
      • 13-205. Same; prevent spread of disease.
      • 13-206. Dead and dangerous trees on private property.
      • 13-207. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
      • 13-208. Costs on tax rolls.
      • 13-209. Injuring trees and shrubs.
      • 13-210. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
    • Article 3. Snow And Ice
      • 13-301. Snow and ice to be removed.
      • 13-302. Same; penalty.
    • Article 4. House/Building Numbering.
      • 13-401. Purpose.
      • 13-402. Requirements.
      • 13-403. Definitions.
      • 13-404. Notice.
      • 13-405. Enforcement.
      • 13-406. Penalties.
  • CHAPTER XIV. TRAFFIC
    • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
      • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
      • 14-102. Same; exceptions.
      • 14-103. Same; previous ordinance.
      • 14-104. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 14-105. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
      • 14-201. Careless driving.
      • 14-202. School speed limit.
      • 14-203. Unconventional vehicles; definitions.
      • 14-204. Certain unconventional vehicles prohibited.
      • 14-205. Operation of certain unconventional vehicles & requirements for the same.
      • 14-206. Valid driver’s license required; penalty; duties and responsibilities.
      • 14-207. Insurance required; penalty.
      • 14-208. Operation of unconventional vehicles prohibited on certain streets and conditions of the same.
      • 14-209. Penalty.
    • 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. Noise Nuisances
      • 14-401. Unreasonable noise prohibited.
      • 14-402. Noise nuisances.
      • 14-403. Exceptions.
      • 14-404. Jake brakes prohibited.
      • 14-405. Enforcement.
    • Article 5. Parking Regulations
      • 14-501. Unattended vehicles.
      • 14-502. Penalty.
      • 14-503. Removal of vehicles.
    • Article 6. Reserved
      • 14-601. Reserved.
    • Article 7. Emergency Routes
      • 14-701. Emergency street routes.
      • 14-702. Unauthorized vehicles.
      • 14-703. Violation.
      • 14-704. Impoundment of property.
      • 14-705. Notice to owner.
      • 14-706. Release.
      • 14-707. Penalties.
    • Article 8. Railroad Crossings
      • 14-801. Stopping at intersections.
      • 14-802. Maintenance of crossings, culverts, water ways.
      • 14-803. Compliance required.
      • 14-804. Failure to comply.
  • CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 15-101. Water/sewer service.
      • 15-102. Deposit.
      • 15-103. Limit of service lines.
      • 15-104. Interruption of services.
      • 15-105. Repair.
      • 15-106. Connection fees/late charge.
      • 15-107. Billing due date.
      • 15-108. Discontinuance of service.
      • 15-109. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
      • 15-110. Landlord liability.
      • 15-111. Meters.
      • 15-112. Solid waste disposal fees.
    • Article 2. Water
      • 15-201. Water rates; consumption.
      • 15-202. Water rates; loading dock.
      • 15-203. Cross-connections prohibited.
      • 15-204. Same; protective backflow devices required.
      • 15-205. Same; inspection.
      • 15-206. Same; protection from contaminants.
      • 15-207. Same; protection from contaminants.
    • Article 3. Sewers
      • 15-301. Sewer rates.
      • 15-302. General provisions.
      • 15-303. Service lines.
      • 15-304. Connection to city sewer line.
      • 15-305. Approval of the city.
      • 15-306. Condemnation; appeal.
      • 15-307. Penalties.
      • 15-308. Sewer connections; requirements and exceptions.
    • Article 4. Water Drought/Emergency
      • 15-401. Purpose.
      • 15-402. Definitions.
      • 15-403. Declaration of water watch.
      • 15-404. Declaration of water warning.
      • 15-405. Declaration of water emergency.
      • 15-406. Voluntary conservation measures.
      • 15-407. Mandatory conservation measures.
      • 15-408. Emergency water rates.
      • 15-409. Regulations.
      • 15-410. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
      • 15-411. Emergency termination.
    • Article 5. Non-Public Domestic Water Wells
      • 15-501. Registration required; application contents.
      • 15-502. Drillers registration, bond and insurance.
      • 15-503. Notice required prior to site work.
      • 15-504. Requirements for abandoned wells.
      • 15-505. Cross connections.
      • 15-506. Authority to seek injunctive relief.
      • 15-507. Minimum construction standards adopted.
      • 15-508. Authority to discontinue.
      • 15-509. Grandfather clause.
      • 15-510. Drilling of domestic water well prohibited; conditions.
      • 15-511. Penalties.
      • 15-512. Conflicting ordinances.
  • CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • Article 1. City Planning Commission/Board Of Zoning Appeals
      • 16-101. Commission re-establishment.
      • 16-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
      • 16-103. Meetings, officers and records.
      • 16-104. Powers and duties.
      • 16-105. Board of zoning appeals.
      • 16-106. Budget.
    • Article 2. Zoning & Subdivision Regulations
      • 16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
      • 16-202. Official copies.
      • 16-203. Penalty.
      • 16-204. Fees; zoning.
      • 16-205. Fees; board of zoning appeals.
      • 16-206. Fees; subdivision, platting, etc.
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • Charter Ord. No. 1 (Repealed)
    • Charter Ord. No. 2
    • Charter Ord. No. 3
    • Charter Ord. No. 4 (Repealed)
    • Charter Ord. No. 5
    • Charter Ord. No. 6
    • Charter Ord. No. 7
    • Charter Ord. No. 8 (Not Effective)
    • Charter Ord. No. 342 (Repealed)
    • Charter Ord. No. 394
    • Charter Ord. No. 402
    • Charter Ord. No. 9
    • Charter Ord. No. 10
    • Charter Ord. No. 11
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • Ordinance No. 340 (Telecom)
    • Ordinance No. 387 (Electric)
    • Ordinance No. 410 (Gas)