• CODE OF THE CITY OF TOWANDA, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 693
    • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
    • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
    • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • CHAPTER 1. 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. Fees.
      • 1-118. General penalty.
      • 1-119. Severability.
    • Article 2. Governing Body
      • 1-201. Governing body.
      • 1-202. Meetings.
      • 1-203. Same; quorum.
      • 1-204. Powers of the mayor.
      • 1-205. President of the council.
      • 1-206. Filling vacancies.
      • 1-207. Expenses; compensation; special fund.
      • 1-208. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
      • 1-209. 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 administrator.
      • 1-306. Same; powers and duties.
      • 1-307. City clerk.
      • 1-308. Same; fiscal records.
      • 1-309. Same; seal; oaths.
      • 1-310. Same; withholding agents.
      • 1-311. Same; payment of certain claims.
      • 1-312. Deputy city clerk.
      • 1-313. City treasurer.
      • 1-314. City attorney.
      • 1-315. City engineer.
      • 1-316. Police and fire protection.
      • 1-317. Emergency medical services.
      • 1-318. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-319. Conflict of interest.
    • Article 4. Personnel and Employee Benefits
      • 1-401. Compensation.
      • 1-402. Hours of work.
      • 1-403. Probationary period.
      • 1-404. Pay on termination.
      • 1-405. Pay records.
      • 1-406. Merit advancement and promotion.
      • 1-407. Holidays.
      • 1-408. Annual leave.
      • 1-409. Sick leave.
      • 1-410. Accident, disability benefits.
      • 1-411. Funeral leave.
      • 1-412. Insurance.
      • 1-413. Social security.
      • 1-414. Kansas public employee deferred compensation plan.
      • 1-415. Same; committee established; members.
      • 1-416. Same; duties of city administrator.
      • 1-417. Same; joint contract owner.
      • 1-418. Same; accounting to employee.
    • Article 5. Oaths and Bonds
      • 1-501. Oath.
      • 1-502. Oaths filed.
      • 1-503. Bonds required.
      • 1-504. Same; premiums.
      • 1-505. Condition of bonds.
      • 1-506. Approval of bonds.
    • Article 6. Open Records
      • 1-601. Policy.
      • 1-602. Record custodians.
      • 1-603. Local freedom of information officers.
      • 1-604. Public request for access.
      • 1-605. Facilities for public inspection.
      • 1-606. Procedures for inspection.
      • 1-607. Appointment of official custodians.
      • 1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
      • 1-609. Designation of additional record custodians.
      • 1-610. Requests to be directed to custodians.
      • 1-611. Fee administration.
      • 1-612. Inspection fee.
      • 1-613. Copying fee.
      • 1-614. Prepayment of fees.
      • 1-615. Payment.
    • Article 7. Investment of Public Funds
      • 1-701. Purpose and goals.
      • 1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
      • 1-703. Definitions.
      • 1-704. Investment of idle funds.
      • 1-705. Procedures and restrictions.
      • 1-706. Custody and safekeeping.
      • 1-707. Sale or transfer.
      • 1-708. Interest on time deposits.
    • Article 8. Capital Improvement Fund
      • 1-801. Established.
      • 1-802. Financed.
      • 1-803. Same.
    • Article 9. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
      • 1-901. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
  • CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 2-101. Definitions.
      • 2-102. Animal control officer.
      • 2-103. Trapping of animals.
      • 2-104. Right of entry.
      • 2-105. Municipal pound established.
      • 2-106. Breaking pound.
      • 2-107. Cruelty to animals.
      • 2-108. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
      • 2-109. Noisy animals.
      • 2-110. Animal confines.
      • 2-111. Death of animals.
      • 2-112. Vicious animals.
      • 2-113. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
      • 2-114. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
      • 2-115. Emergency; proclamation.
      • 2-116. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
      • 2-117. Animals; keeping prohibited.
    • Article 2. Dogs and Cats
      • 2-201. License; vaccination.
      • 2-202. Identification tags.
      • 2-203. Visiting animals.
      • 2-204. Running at large.
      • 2-205. Impoundment.
      • 2-206. Kennels.
      • 2-207. Confinement of dogs in heat.
      • 2-208. Seeing eye dogs.
    • Article 3. Other Animals
      • 2-301. Keeping animals.
      • 2-302. Fowl at large.
  • CHAPTER 3. BEVERAGES
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 3-101. Definitions.
      • 3-102. Change of location.
      • 3-103. Sale, consumption, public property; exemption.
      • 3-104. Open container.
      • 3-105. Private property.
      • 3-106. Consumption while driving.
      • 3-107. Identification card.
      • 3-108. Underage purchaser.
      • 3-109. Purchase of alcoholic liquors for underage persons.
      • 3-110. License revocation.
    • Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
      • 3-201. License required of retailers.
      • 3-202. Application.
      • 3-202a. License application procedures.
      • 3-203. License granted; denied.
      • 3-204. License to be posted.
      • 3-205. License, disqualification.
      • 3-206. Restriction upon location.
      • 3-207. License fee.
      • 3-208. Suspension of license.
      • 3-209. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
      • 3-210. Same; appeal.
      • 3-211. Change of location.
      • 3-212. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
      • 3-213. Business regulations.
      • 3-214. Prohibited conduct on premises.
      • 3-215. Sanitary conditions required.
      • 3-216. Minors on premises.
    • Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor
      • 3-301. Drinking on streets or in public places.
      • 3-302. Open container.
      • 3-303. Consumption while driving.
      • 3-304. State license required.
      • 3-305. Occupational tax.
      • 3-306. Posting of receipt.
      • 3-307. Hours of sale.
      • 3-308. Business regulations.
      • 3-309. Restrictions upon location.
    • Article 4. Drinking Establishments
      • 3-401. License required.
      • 3-402. License fee.
      • 3-403. Business regulations.
      • 3-404. Application.
    • Article 5. Private Clubs
      • 3-501. License required.
      • 3-502. License fee.
      • 3-503. Business regulations.
    • Article 6. Caterers
      • 3-601. License required.
      • 3-602. License fee.
      • 3-603. Business regulations.
      • 3-604. Notice to chief of police.
    • Article 7. Temporary Permits
      • 3-701. Permit required.
      • 3-702. Permit fee.
      • 3-703. City temporary permit.
      • 3-704. Permit regulations.
    • Article 8. Kegs
      • 3-801. Definitions.
      • 3-802. Retailer duties.
      • 3-803. Purchaser requirements.
      • 3-804. Identification requirements.
      • 3-805. Deposit refund.
      • 3-806. Violations.
      • 3-807. Penalties.
    • Article 9. Temporary Cereal Malt Beverage Permit
      • 3-901. Temporary Cereal Malt Beverage Permit Required.
      • 3-902. Permit requirements.
      • 3-903. Permit regulations.
      • 3-904. Permit Fees.
  • CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • Article 1. Building Code
      • 4-101. International building code incorporated.
      • 4-102. Definitions.
      • 4-103. Building inspector.
      • 4-104. Same; duties.
      • 4-105. Same; reports.
      • 4-106. Right of entry.
      • 4-107. Permit required.
      • 4-108. Same; bond, insurance.
      • 4-109. Same; fees.
      • 4-110. Fire resistant construction.
      • 4-111. Buildings now within or moved into city limits.
      • 4-112. Heights of frame building.
      • 4-113. Construction of chimneys.
      • 4-114. Walls, fire stopping.
      • 4-115. Gas stoves.
    • Article 2. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code
      • 4-201. International plumbing code incorporated.
      • 4-202. Definitions.
      • 4-203. Plumbing inspector; duties.
      • 4-204. Right of entry.
      • 4-205. Applications; permits; fees.
      • 4-206. Plumber’s bond; insurance.
      • 4-207. Inspection regulations.
      • 4-208. Same; old buildings.
    • Article 3. Electrical Code
      • 4-301. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
      • 4-302. Definition.
      • 4-303. Electrical inspector.
      • 4-304. Same; duties.
      • 4-305. Right of entry.
      • 4-306. Applications; permits; fees.
      • 4-307. Electrician’s bond; insurance.
    • Article 4. Uniform, National and International Codes
      • 4-401. Codes adopted.
      • 4-402. Board of appeals.
      • 4-403. Permits and fees.
      • 4-404. Licenses and exemptions.
      • 4-405. Penalties.
    • Article 5. Moving Buildings
      • 4-501. Permit necessary.
      • 4-502. Application for permits.
      • 4-503. Fees for permits.
      • 4-504. Notice to owners.
      • 4-505. Duty of owners of poles or wires.
      • 4-506. Unlawful to molest wires.
      • 4-507. Duty of building inspector.
      • 4-508. Duty of mover.
      • 4-509. Bond; insurance.
    • Article 6. Mobile Homes
      • 4-601. Definitions.
      • 4-602. Location; health requirements.
      • 4-603. Use regulations; mobile home parks, subdivision districts.
      • 4-604. Service buildings.
      • 4-605. Water supply.
      • 4-606. Sewerage disposal.
      • 4-607. Compliance.
      • 4-608. Parking or storing.
      • 4-609. Anchoring.
      • 4-610. Fire and health regulations.
      • 4-611. Storm shelters.
      • 4-612. Enforcement.
      • 4-613. Unlawful acts.
    • Article 7. Manufactured Home Parks and Trailer Camps
      • 4-701. Adoption.
      • 4-702. Jurisdiction.
      • 4-703. Official copies
    • Article 8. House Numbering
      • 4-801. Display of address.
      • 4-802. Violations.
  • CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
      • 5-101. Definitions.
      • 5-102. License required.
      • 5-103. Same; application required.
      • 5-104. Same; investigation fee.
      • 5-105. Same; investigation and issuance.
      • 5-106. Same; fee; exemptions.
      • 5-107. Same; city seal; term; proration of fee; transferability.
      • 5-108. Revocation of license.
      • 5-109. Disturbing the peace.
    • Article 2. Amusement Devices
      • 5-201. Definition.
      • 5-202. License required.
      • 5-203. Same; application.
      • 5-204. Same; fee.
      • 5-205. Same; revocation; notice and hearing.
      • 5-206. Display of license.
      • 5-207. Transfer of license.
      • 5-208. Term of license.
      • 5-209. Gambling prohibited.
  • CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
    • Article 1. Governing Body
      • 6-101. Conduct of election.
      • 6-102. Hours of voting.
      • 6-103. Governing body elections; terms.
      • 6-104. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
      • 6-105. Candidacy.
  • CHAPTER 7. FIRE
    • Article 1. Fire Department
      • 7-101. Fire prevention code incorporated.
      • 7-102. Same; enforcement.
      • 7-103. Same; amendments.
      • 7-104. Bulk storage; flammable liquids, LP gases.
      • 7-105. Open burning.
      • 7-106. Modifications.
      • 7-107. Appeals.
      • 7-108. Penalties.
    • Article 2. Fire Protection
      • 7-201. Towanda township.
    • Article 3. Fireworks
      • 7-301. Fireworks.
      • 7-302. Sale of fireworks.
      • 7-303. Discharge of fireworks.
      • 7-304. Public displays.
      • 7-305. Exception to discharge by proclamation.
      • 7-306. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 8-101. Fees.
    • Article 2. Environmental Code
      • 8-201. Title.
      • 8-202. Legislative finding of fact.
      • 8-203. Purpose.
      • 8-204. Rules of construction.
      • 8-205. Definitions.
      • 8-206. Public officer.
      • 8-207. Enforcement standards.
      • 8-208. Unlawful acts.
      • 8-209. Order of violation.
      • 8-210. Penalty.
      • 8-211. Abatement.
      • 8-212. Administrative hearings.
      • 8-213. Appeals.
      • 8-214. Costs assessed.
      • 8-215. Construction.
      • 8-216. Hazardous material dumping; unlawful.
      • 8-217. Same; city or county authorized to abate.
      • 8-218. Same; owner subject to strict liability; cost assessed.
      • 8-219. County will recover cost.
      • 8-220. Same; lien against property.
    • Article 3. Junked Motor Vehicles on Private Property
      • 8-301. Findings of governing body.
      • 8-302. Definitions.
      • 8-303. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
      • 8-304. Public officer.
      • 8-305. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-306. Right of entry.
      • 8-307. Order of violation.
      • 8-308. Same; contents.
      • 8-309. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-310. Abatement.
      • 8-311. Disposition of vehicle.
      • 8-312. Hearing.
      • 8-313. Costs assessed.
    • Article 4. Weeds
      • 8-401. Weeds to be removed.
      • 8-402. Definitions.
      • 8-403. Public officer; notice to remove.
      • 8-404. Abatement; assessment of costs.
      • 8-404a. Failure to abate; penalties.
      • 8-405. Right of entry.
      • 8-406. Unlawful interference.
      • 8-407. Noxious weeds.
    • Article 5. Minimum Housing Code
      • 8-501. Title.
      • 8-502. General.
      • 8-503. Declaration of policy.
      • 8-504. Definitions.
      • 8-505. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
      • 8-506. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
      • 8-507. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
      • 8-508. Designation of unfit dwellings.
      • 8-509. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
      • 8-510. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
      • 8-511. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
      • 8-512. Notice of violations; procedures.
      • 8-513. Public officer; authority.
      • 8-514. Governing body; authority.
      • 8-515. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
      • 8-516. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
      • 8-517. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
      • 8-518. Governing body; appeals.
      • 8-519. Right of petition.
    • Article 6. Rodent Control
      • 8-601. Definitions.
      • 8-602. Building maintenance.
      • 8-603. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
      • 8-604. Failure to comply.
      • 8-605. Replace rat-stoppage.
      • 8-606. Notice to eradicate rats.
      • 8-607. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
      • 8-608. Inspections.
    • Article 7. Insurance Proceeds Fund
      • 8-701. Scope and application.
      • 8-702. Lien created.
      • 8-703. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-704. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-705. Procedure.
      • 8-706. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-708. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-709. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-711. Insurers; liability.
    • Article 8. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
      • 8-801. Purpose.
      • 8-802. Definitions.
      • 8-803. Enforcing officer, duties.
      • 8-804. Procedure; petition.
      • 8-805. Same; notice.
      • 8-806. Same; publication.
      • 8-807. Same; hearing order.
      • 8-808. Duty of owner.
      • 8-809. Same; failure to comply.
      • 8-810. Same; make site safe.
      • 8-811. Assessment of costs; finance.
      • 8-812. Immediate hazard.
      • 8-813. Appeals from order.
      • 8-814. Scope of article.
    • Article 9. Health Nuisances
      • 8-901. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
      • 8-902. Public officer.
      • 8-903. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-904. Same; right of entry.
      • 8-905. Order of violation.
      • 8-906. Same; contents.
      • 8-907. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-908. Abatement.
      • 8-909. Hearing.
      • 8-910. Costs assessed.
    • Article 10. Abandoned and Vacant Buildings.
      • 8-1001. Purpose and definitions.
      • 8-1002. Public officer.
      • 8-1003. Inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-1004. Service of notice.
      • 8-1005. Notice content – Vacant commercial or industrial building.
      • 8-1006. Registration and maintenance requirements for Abandoned and Chronically Vacant buildings; fees
      • 8-1007. Marketing exception to registration fees for chronically vacant buildings.
      • 8-1008. Failure to register; fees, procedures.
      • 8-1009. Subsequent owners.
      • 8-1010. Appeal.
  • CHAPTER 9. MUNICIPAL COURT
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 9-101. Municipal court established.
      • 9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
      • 9-103. Municipal judge; appointment.
      • 9-104. Same; powers and duties.
      • 9-105. Same; salary.
      • 9-106. Municipal judge pro tem.
      • 9-107. Failure to appear.
      • 9-108. Court costs; fees.
  • CHAPTER 10. POLICE
    • Article 1. Police Department
      • 10-101. Police department.
      • 10-102. Police 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.
  • CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
      • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
      • 11-102. Additions; invasion of privacy
      • 11-103. Additions; use of force in resisting arrest.
      • 11-104. Same; lawful reasonable order of a police officer.
      • 11-105. Penalties.
    • Article 2. Local Provisions
      • 11-201. Possession of controlled substances.
      • 11-202. Possession of certain controlled substances following a prior conviction for such offense.
      • 11-203. Possession of drug paraphernalia.
      • 11-204. Trespass; municipal swimming pool.
      • 11-205. Inhalation unlawful.
      • 11-206. Adult entertainment businesses.
      • 11-207. Theft; property over $1,000.
      • 11-208. Domestic battery following prior convictions.
    • Article 3. Curfew
      • 11-301. Curfew, Children.
      • 11-302. Defenses.
      • 11-303. Curfew, parents and others.
      • 11-304. Suspension of curfew.
      • 11-305. Penalties.
    • Article 4. Noise
      • 11-401. Disturbing the peace.
      • 11-402. Abatement.
      • 11-403. Exemptions.
      • 11-404. Enforcement.
  • CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • Article 1. Community Park
      • 12-101. Department of parks and recreation; created.
      • 12-102. Same; board.
      • 12-103. Police jurisdiction over parks.
      • 12-104. Destroying park property.
      • 12-105. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
      • 12-106. Reservations; prohibition of use by others.
      • 12-107. Prohibited vehicles.
      • 12-108. Hunting.
      • 12-109. Fires.
      • 12-110. Camping prohibited.
      • 12-111. Sanitation.
      • 12-112. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
      • 12-113. Preservation of natural state.
      • 12-114. General regulations.
    • Article 2. City Library
      • 12-201. City library established.
      • 12-202. Corporate status of board; powers.
      • 12-203. Board; appointment; terms; eligibility; vacancies; expenses.
      • 12-204. Officers of board; meeting; notice.
      • 12-205. Powers, duties of board.
      • 12-206. Treasurer of board; bond; duties.
      • 12-207. Use of library; rules, regulations.
      • 12-208. Trespass; damage to library property.
      • 12-209. Removal of library property.
    • Article 3. City Swimming Pool
      • 12-301. Established.
      • 12-302. Pool manager.
      • 12-303. Rules and regulations.
    • Article 4. Right-Of-Way Use for Gas or Other Energy
      • 12-401. Definitions.
      • 12-402. Application of this article.
      • 12-403. Franchise Required.
      • 12-404. Calculation of Fees.
      • 12-405. Adjustment of Volumetric Rate.
      • 12-406. Reporting and Collection Provisions.
      • 12-407. Times.
      • 12-408. Violations.
  • CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 13-101. Excavations; permit required.
      • 13-102. Permit; fees; application.
      • 13-103. Reserved for future use.
      • 13-104. City to supply equipment.
      • 13-105. Reconstruction of pavement or sidewalk.
      • 13-106. Excavations; barricades; lights.
      • 13-107. Work adjacent to streets.
      • 13-108. Encroachments.
      • 13-109. Driveway entrances.
      • 13-110. Use of culverts.
      • 13-111. Obstructing drainage.
      • 13-112. Cellar entrances.
      • 13-113. Glass, tacks, nails.
      • 13-114. Molesting paving and sidewalks.
      • 13-115. Municipal projects.
    • Article 2. Sidewalks
      • 13-201. Sidewalk; specifications.
      • 13-202. Same; location.
      • 13-203. Same; new construction.
      • 13-204. Same; condemnation and reconstruction.
      • 13-205. Notice; publication; construction by contract.
      • 13-206. Bond required.
      • 13-207. Request by abutting owner.
      • 13-208. Repairs by owner or city.
      • 13-209. Storage on sidewalks.
    • Article 3. Streets
      • 13-301. Trespassing on parking; curbs.
      • 13-302. Unlawful deposits.
      • 13-303. Burning unlawful.
      • 13-304. Curb pumps prohibited.
      • 13-305. Posting bills.
      • 13-306. Heavy vehicles.
      • 13-307. Hauling over streets.
      • 13-308. Injury by petroleum products.
      • 13-309. Removal of barricades and light unlawful.
      • 13-310. Railroad crossings.
      • 13-311. Same; warning devices.
    • Article 4. Trees and Shrubs
      • 13-401. Public tree care.
      • 13-402. Diseased trees; determination.
      • 13-403. Same; notice served.
      • 13-404. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
      • 13-405. Same; prevent spread of disease.
      • 13-406. Dead and dangerous trees on private property.
      • 13-407. Trees interfering with power lines.
      • 13-408. Costs on tax rolls.
      • 13-409. Injuring trees and shrubs.
      • 13-410. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
  • CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
    • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
      • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
      • 14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 14-103. Omissions.
      • 14-104. Penalties.
    • Article 2. Local Provisions
      • 14-201. Truck routes.
      • 14-202. Commercial trucks prohibited.
      • 14-203. Flammable liquids.
      • 14-204. Unlawful parking.
      • 14-205. Careless driving.
      • 14-206. Loud sound amplification systems in motor vehicles.
      • 14-207. School zones; speed limits.
    • Article 3. Impoundment Of Motor Vehicles
      • 14-301. Impoundment of vehicles.
      • 14-302. Release; hearing.
      • 14-303. Disposition of vehicles.
    • Article 4. Golf Carts and Work-Site Utility Vehicles
      • 14-401. Operation of golf carts and work-site utility vehicles.
      • 14-402. Same; definition.
      • 14-403. Same; valid driver’s license and insurance required.
      • 14-404. Same; display of slow-moving vehicle emblem.
      • 14-405. Same; registration and license; fee; application.
      • 14-406. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
    • Article 1. Billing And Accounting Procedures
      • 15-101. Utility bills.
      • 15-102. Delinquent accounts; disconnect fee.
      • 15-103. Notice; hearing.
      • 15-104. Same; finding.
      • 15-105. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
      • 15-106. Landlord liability.
      • 15-106. One meter systems, billing and responsibilities.
    • Article 2. Water
      • 15-201. Management.
      • 15-202. Water accounts.
      • 15-203. Service application.
      • 15-204. New service installation; application.
      • 15-205. Connection by city.
      • 15-206. Separate service.
      • 15-207. Water meters.
      • 15-208. Service pipe.
      • 15-209. Curb cock.
      • 15-210. Connection, reconnection charges.
      • 15-211. Water service maintenance.
      • 15-212. Ownership of installation and meters.
      • 15-213. Extension of lines.
      • 15-214. Trenching and backfilling.
      • 15-215. Check valves.
      • 15-216. Shutting off mains.
      • 15-217. Service connection fee.
      • 15-218. Taking water without authority.
      • 15-219. Tampering.
      • 15-220. Additional rules.
      • 15-221. Water reserve fund.
      • 15-222. Water rates.
      • 15-223. Cross connection control; definitions.
      • 15-224. Same; general policy.
      • 15-225. Cross connections prohibited.
      • 15-226. Survey and investigations.
      • 15-227. Where protection is required.
      • 15-228. Backflow prevention devices.
      • 15-229. Installation.
      • 15-230. Inspection and maintenance.
      • 15-231. Violation and penalties.
      • 15-232. Meter replacement reserve fund.
    • Article 3. Sewer Use Regulations
      • 15-301. Definitions.
      • 15-302. Unlawful deposits.
      • 15-303. Prohibited discharges.
      • 15-304. Privys, septic tanks.
      • 15-305. Connection required.
      • 15-306. Private disposal system.
      • 15-307. Same; permit.
      • 15-308. Same; inspection.
      • 15-309. Same; specifications.
      • 15-310. Same; connection to public sewer.
      • 15-311. Same; operation.
      • 15-312. Same; requirements of health officer.
      • 15-313. Connections, permits.
      • 15-314. Same; application and connection fee.
      • 15-315. Expenses, damage.
      • 15-316. Sewer for each building.
      • 15-317. Old building sewers.
      • 15-318. Specifications.
      • 15-319. Elevation.
      • 15-320. Downspouts, drains, sump pumps.
      • 15-321. Connection standards.
      • 15-322. Same; inspection.
      • 15-323. Barricades, lights.
      • 15-324. Sanitary sewers.
      • 15-325. Storm sewers.
      • 15-326. Prohibited discharges.
      • 15-327. Same; prohibited at discretion of superintendent.
      • 15-328. Same; procedure.
      • 15-329. Interceptors.
      • 15-330. Preliminary treatment.
      • 15-331. Manholes.
      • 15-332. Testing.
      • 15-333. Industrial waste.
      • 15-334. Damaging sewers.
      • 15-335. Right of entry.
      • 15-336. Same; damage, liability.
      • 15-337. Easement.
      • 15-338. Violations.
      • 15-339. Introduction of surface water; remediation.
    • Article 4. Sewer Service Charges
      • 15-401. Purpose.
      • 15-402. Definitions.
      • 15-403. User charge system.
      • 15-404. Rates.
    • Article 5. Solid Waste
      • 15-501. Definitions.
      • 15-502. Collection of refuse.
      • 15-503. Duty of residents.
      • 15-504. Collection and disposal of refuse by contract.
      • 15-505. Collection, Service charges and Billing of Such Charges.
      • 15-506. Unlawful acts.
      • 15-507. Organic waste disposal facilities.
      • 15-508. Penalty.
      • 15-509. Containers and refuse.
    • Article 6. Water Conservation
      • 15-601. Declaring an emergency.
      • 15-602. Prohibited use during an emergency.
      • 15-603. Enforcement.
      • 15-604. Violation; penalty.
  • CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • Article 1. City Planning Commission/Board Of Zoning Appeals
      • 16-101. Planning Commission members.
      • 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.
      • 16-107. Comprehensive development plan.
    • Article 2. Zoning Regulations
      • 16-201. Adopted.
      • 16-202. Official map.
      • 16-203. Public hearing.
      • 16-204. Jurisdiction.
      • 16-205. Official copies.
    • Article 3. Subdivision Regulations
      • 16-301. Adopted.
      • 16-302. Public hearing.
      • 16-303. Jurisdiction.
      • 16-304. Official copies.
    • Article 4. Floodplain Management
      • 16-401. Floodplain management ordinance incorporated.
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • Charter Ordinance No. 1
    • Charter Ordinance No. 2
    • Charter Ordinance No. 2
    • Charter Ordinance No. 3
    • 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
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • Ordinance No. 211
    • Ordinance No. 212
    • Ordinance No. 266
    • Ordinance No. 277
    • Ordinance No. 330
    • Ordinance No. 332
    • Ordinance No. 480
    • Ordinance No. 498
    • Ordinance No. 534
    • Ordinance No. 542
    • Ordinance No. 543
    • Ordinance No. 544
    • Ordinance No. 545
    • Ordinance No. 546
    • Ordinance No. 547
    • Ordinance No. 548
    • Ordinance No. 549
    • Ordinance No. 550
    • Ordinance No. 551
    • Ordinance No. 552
    • Ordinance No. 552
    • Ordinance No. 623
    • Ordinance No. 634
    • Ordinance No. 671
    • Ordinance No. 696
    • Ordinance No. 697
    • Ordinance No. 700
    • Ordinance No. 707