• CODE OF THE CITY OF UDALL, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 701
  • 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. 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. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
    • 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. Assistant city clerk.
    • 1-310. City treasurer.
    • 1-311. City attorney; office; duties.
    • 1-312. City engineer.
    • 1-313. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-314. Conflict of interest.
  • Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
    • 1-401. Personnel policies and guidelines.
  • 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. Records Retention Policy and Schedule
    • 1-801. Records retention established.
    • 1-802. Same; practice and procedure.
    • 1-803. Purpose.
    • 1-804. Guidelines.
    • 1-805. Covered records.
    • 1-806. Administration.
    • 1-807. Storage procedures.
    • 1-808. Document destruction procedures.
    • 1-809. Suspension of record disposal in the event of litigation or claim.
    • 1-810. Confidentiality and ownership.
  • Article 9. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
    • 1-901. City sales tax; 1% for infrastructure improvements expiring after 10 years.
• CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Animal control officer; duty to impound; citation alternative.
    • 2-103. Same; capture/destruction.
    • 2-104. Same; right of entry; unlawful interference.
    • 2-105. Municipal pound established.
    • 2-106. Breaking pound.
    • 2-107. Cruelty to animals.
    • 2-108. Same; exceptions.
    • 2-109. Keeping animals.
    • 2-110. Animal traps.
    • 2-111. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
    • 2-112. Noisy animals.
    • 2-113. Animal confines; shelters.
    • 2-113a. Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens.
    • 2-114. Death of animals.
    • 2-115. Vicious animals.
    • 2-116. Running at large.
    • 2-117. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
    • 2-118. Redemption of impounded animals.
    • 2-119. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
    • 2-119a. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
    • 2-120. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
    • 2-121. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
    • 2-122. Emergency; proclamation.
    • 2-123. Additional Animal(s) Permit (A.A.P.).
    • 2-124. Application.
    • 2-125. Fee.
    • 2-126. Issuance.
    • 2-127. Transfer
    • 2-128. Grounds for revocation or denial
    • 2-129. Appeal of revocation or denial
    • 2-130. Animal census.
    • 2-131. Picketing.
    • 2-132. Schedule of Fines.
  • Article 2. Dogs Generally
    • 2-201. Registration and vaccination required; fee.
    • 2-202. Dog tags.
    • 2-203. Same; counterfeit tag.
    • 2-204. Evidence of vaccination.
    • 2-205. Visiting dogs.
    • 2-206. Running at large; fine.
    • 2-207. Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee.
    • 2-208. Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
    • 2-209. Confinement of dogs in heat.
    • 2-210. Muzzling.
  • Article 3. Dangerous Dogs
    • 2-301. Definitions.
    • 2-302. Dangerous dogs prohibited.
    • 2-303. Penalties.
    • 2-304. Miscellaneous.
  • Article 4. Cats
    • 2-401. Annual license fee.
    • 2-402. Vaccination for rabies.
    • 2-403. Registration.
    • 2-404. Impounding.
    • 2-405. Owner or harborer.
    • 2-406. Confinement and control.
    • 2-407. Diseased cats.
    • 2-408. Appointment of humanitarian.
    • 2-409. Disposition of cats
    • 2-410. Nonresidents.
  • Article 5. Other Animals
    • 2-501. Exotic animals.
    • 2-502. Animal control officer; fines.
• CHAPTER 3. 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. 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. State license required.
    • 3-302. Occupational tax.
    • 3-303. Posting of receipt.
    • 3-304. Hours of sale.
    • 3-305. Business regulations.
    • 3-306. Restrictions on location.
  • Article 4. Private Clubs
    • 3-401. License required.
    • 3-402. License fee.
    • 3-403. Business regulations.
  • Article 5. Drinking Establishments
    • 3-501. License required.
    • 3-502. License fee.
    • 3-503. Business regulations.
  • Article 6. Caterers
    • 3-601. License required.
    • 3-602. License fee.
    • 3-603. Business regulations.
  • Article 7. Temporary Alcoholic Liquor Permits
    • 3-701. Permit required.
    • 3-702. Permit fee.
    • 3-703. City temporary permit
    • 3-704. Permit regulations.
  • Article 8. Special Event CMB Permits
    • 3-801. Permit required.
    • 3-802. Permit fee.
    • 3-803. City special event permit.
    • 3-804. Permit regulations.
• CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Article 1. Fire Limits
    • 4-101. Fire limits established.
    • 4-102. Incombustible walls, cornices and roofs required within fire limits.
    • 4-103. Permissible wood structures within fire limits.
    • 4-104. Repairing frame buildings within fire limits.
  • Article 2. Building Code
    • 4-201. Definitions.
    • 4-202. International building code incorporated.
    • 4-203. Additional provisions.
    • 4-204. Building official; powers; duties.
    • 4-205. Building inspector; appointment.
    • 4-206. Same; duties.
    • 4-207. Same; powers.
    • 4-208. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-209. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-210. Building permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-211. Same; application information required.
    • 4-212. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-213. Same; fees.
    • 4-214. Same; posting.
    • 4-215. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-216. Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector.
    • 4-217. Request for inspection.
    • 4-218. Builder or building contractor defined.
    • 4-219. Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-220. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-221. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-222. Reserved.
    • 4-223. Insurance.
    • 4-224. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-225. Work by property owners.
    • 4-226. Liability.
    • 4-227. Severability.
  • Article 3. Electrical Code
    • 4-301. Definitions.
    • 4-302. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
    • 4-303. Additional provisions
    • 4-304. Building official; authority.
    • 4-305. Electrical inspector; appointment.
    • 4-306. Same; duties.
    • 4-307. Same; powers.
    • 4-308. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-309. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-310. Electrical permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-311. Same; application information required.
    • 4-312. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-313. Same; fees.
    • 4-314. Same; posting.
    • 4-315. Request for inspection.
    • 4-316. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-317. Inspection fee.
    • 4-318. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-319. Connection to installations.
    • 4-320. Reinspection.
    • 4-321. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-322. Interference by unauthorized person.
    • 4-323. Electrician or electrical contractors defined.
    • 4-324. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s license required; electrical permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-325. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-326. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-327. Reserved.
    • 4-328. Insurance.
    • 4-329. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-330. Work by property owners.
    • 4-331. Approved materials.
    • 4-332. Liability.
    • 4-333. Severability.
    • 4-334. Meters, generally.
  • Article 4. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code
    • 4-401. Definition of plumbing.
    • 4-402. Uniform plumbing code incorporated.
    • 4-403. Additional provisions.
    • 4-404. Building official; authority.
    • 4-405. Plumbing inspector; appointment.
    • 4-406. Same; duties.
    • 4-407. Same; powers.
    • 4-408. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-409. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-410. Plumbing permit required; exception.
    • 4-411. Same; application information required.
    • 4-412. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-413. Fee schedule.
    • 4-414. Same; posting.
    • 4-415. Request for inspection.
    • 4-416. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-417. Inspection fee.
    • 4-418. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-419. Connection to gas or water supply.
    • 4-420. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-421. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
    • 4-422. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s license required; plumbing permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-423. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-424. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-425. Reserved.
    • 4-426. Insurance.
    • 4-427. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-428. Excavations.
    • 4-429. Work by property owners.
    • 4-430. Approved materials.
    • 4-431. Liability.
    • 4-432. Severability.
    • 4-433. Sewer line clean-outs and service accesses.
  • Article 5. Mechanical Code
    • 4-501. Uniform mechanical code incorporated.
    • 4-502. Fee schedule.
  • Article 6. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
    • 4-601. Purpose.
    • 4-602. Definitions.
    • 4-603. Enforcing 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. Numbering Buildings
    • 4-701. Buildings to be numbered.
    • 4-702. Method of numbering.
    • 4-703. Numbering buildings.
  • Article 8. Railroad Crossings
    • 4-801. Crossing specifications.
    • 4-802. Materials used.
    • 4-803. Crossing maintenance.
    • 4-804. Crossing deficiency.
    • 4-805. Refusal to comply.
  • Article 9. Trailer Courts and Mobile Homes
    • 4-901. Definitions.
    • 4-902. Location of camps; trailer occupancy.
    • 4-903. Requirements.
    • 4-904. Parking and occupancy of trailers.
    • 4-905. Occupancy outside trailer camps.
    • 4-906. Trailer or mobile home securely fastened.
    • 4-907. Maximum age of unit.
  • Article 10. Moving Buildings
    • 4-1001. Building official; authority.
    • 4-1002. Permit required.
    • 4-1003. Same: application for permit.
    • 4-1004. Same; bond, insurance required.
    • 4-1005. Same; fee.
    • 4-1006. Contractor; license required; fee.
    • 4-1007. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-1008. Notice to owners.
    • 4-1009. Duty of owners.
    • 4-1010. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-1011. Display of lanterns.
    • 4-1012. Limitation on type of building to be removed.
    • 4-1013. Definition of building.
    • 4-1014. Power to remove.
    • 4-1015. Penalty.
• CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • Article 1. General Regulations and Licenses
    • 5-101. License required.
    • 5-102. Not assignable or transferable.
    • 5-103. License period; duration.
    • 5-104. Exemption of farmers.
    • 5-105. License fees.
    • 5-106. Same; when payable; time period.
    • 5-107. Payment of fees; receipt.
    • 5-108. Contents of license.
    • 5-109. Record book.
    • 5-110. Display of license.
  • Article 2. Solicitors, Canvassers, 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. Circuses and Carnivals
    • 5-301. License.
    • 5-302. Application for license.
    • 5-303. License fee.
    • 5-304. Gambling; disorderly conduct.
• CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
  • Article 1. City Elections
    • 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. City fire protection.
    • 7-102. Records.
    • 7-103. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
    • 7-104. Same; fire hose.
    • 7-105. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
    • 7-106. False alarm.
  • Article 2. Fire Prevention
    • 7-201. Fire code incorporated.
    • 7-202. Same; enforcement.
    • 7-203. Same; amendments.
    • 7-204. Burning within city limits.
    • 7-205. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
    • 7-206. Stacking of hay or straw.
    • 7-207. Keeping of packing materials.
    • 7-208. Storage of ashes.
    • 7-209. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
    • 7-210. Fire hazards generally.
    • 7-211. Same; inspections to discover.
    • 7-212. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
    • 7-213. Same; service of order; records.
  • Article 3. Fireworks
    • 7-301. Fireworks defined.
    • 7-302. Permits.
    • 7-303. Sale, handling, storage and hours.
    • 7-304. Rules and regulations.
    • 7-305. Penalty for violation.
    • 7-306. Fireworks prohibited.
    • 7-307. Same: exceptions; discharges.
    • 7-308. Same: exception; sale of fireworks.
    • 7-309. Permit for sale of fireworks required; fee; issuance.
    • 7-310. Permit for public fireworks display required.
    • 7-311. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
    • 7-312. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
    • 7-313. Throwing prohibited.
    • 7-314. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
    • 7-315. Retail display of fireworks.
    • 7-316. Fire extinguishers required.
    • 7-317. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
    • 7-318. Authority of fire chief.
• CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Article 1. Health Nuisances
    • 8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-102. Compliance 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.
  • 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. Hearing.
    • 8-213. Appeals.
    • 8-214. Costs assessed.
    • 8-215. Construction.
  • 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; recovery 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.
    • 8-405. 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. Regulations For Eating and Drinking Establishments
    • 8-801. Definitions.
    • 8-802. Permits, fees and renewal fees.
  • Article 9. Slaughterhouses
    • 8-901. Definition.
    • 8-902. Permits and fees.
    • 8-903. Inspection.
  • Article 10. State Emergency Disaster Agency
    • 8-1001. Assistance requested.
    • 8-1002. Conflicts.
    • 8-1003. Form of service.
  • Article 11. Storage Containers
    • 8-1101. Shipping containers restricted.
    • 8-1102. Public officer.
    • 8-1103. Complaints: inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-1104. Order of Violation.
    • 8-1105. Same; contents.
    • 8-1106. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-1107. Abatement.
    • 8-1108. Hearing.
    • 8-1109. Cost assessed.
• CHAPTER 9. 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.
• CHAPTER 10. 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 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
  • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
    • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
  • Article 2. Curfew
    • 11-201. Curfew hours declared; exceptions.
    • 11-202. Responsibility of parent or other person having court ordered care, custody and control of a minor.
  • Article 3. Noise Nuisances
    • 11-301. Loud noises.
    • 11-301. Radio, televison, record playing device annoyances.
    • 11-303. Sound advertising.
    • 11-304. Horns, bells, mufflers.
    • 11-305. Animals.
    • 11-306. Religious organizations.
  • Article 4. Controlled Substances, Drug Paraphernalia and Simulated Controlled Substances
    • 11-401. Incorporating uniform controlled substances code.
    • 11-402. Penalty for scheduled fines.
• CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
  • Article 1. City Parks
    • 12-101. Public parks.
    • 12-102. City laws extended to park.
    • 12-103. Police jurisdiction over parks.
    • 12-104. Damaging park property.
    • 12-105. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
    • 12-106. Vehicle regulations.
    • 12-107. Hunting.
    • 12-108. Fires.
    • 12-109. Camping prohibited.
    • 12-110. Sanitation.
    • 12-111. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
    • 12-112. Fishing permits and fees.
    • 12-113. North point park hours.
    • 12-114. Restrictions and prohibited use.
    • 12-115. Fishing.
    • 12-116. Preservation of natural state.
    • 12-117. General regulations.
    • 12-118. Inflatables, sprinklers, slip and slides, and other play equipment, permit required.
  • Article 2. Library Board
    • 12-201. Public library established.
    • 12-202. Library board; appointment; terms; eligibility; vacancies.
    • 12-203. Library board; corporate status.
    • 12-204. Meetings; notice.
    • 12-205. Powers and duties of board.
    • 12-206. Use of library; regulations.
    • 12-207. Treasurer of board; duties.
    • 12-208. Tax levy; funds; disbursement.
    • 12-209. Damage to property.
    • 12-210. Unlawful removal or retention of property.
  • Article 3. Cemeteries
    • 12-301. Description of cemetery.
    • 12-302. Sale of lots.
    • 12-303. Selection of lots.
    • 12-304. Burial permit.
    • 12-305. Records.
    • 12-306. Burial permit books.
    • 12-307. Management of cemetery.
    • 12-308. Permit to open grave; exhume body.
    • 12-309. Kind of improvements permitted.
    • 12-310. Office created.
    • 12-311. Duties of sexton; police officer; maintenance supervisor.
    • 12-312. Ex-officio police officer.
    • 12-313. Walking or driving over graves.
    • 12-314. Defacing, destroying property.
    • 12-315. Use for burial only.
    • 12-316. General city ordinances apply.
    • 12-317. Vault or casket enclosures.
    • 12-318. Establishment of open/close fees for cemetery.
• CHAPTER 13. 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.
  • 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 ditches or alleys.
    • 13-213. Burning in streets.
    • 13-214. Throwing in streets.
    • 13-215. Hauling loose material.
  • 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. Public tree care
    • 13-313. Tree topping
    • 13-314. Pruning, corner clearance
    • 13-315. Dead or Diseased Tree Removal on Private Property
    • 13-316. Removal of Stumps
    • 13-317. Interference with City Tree Board
    • 13-318. Arborists License and Bond
    • 13-319. Review by City Council.
    • 13-320. Penalty
  • Article 4. Snow and Ice
    • 13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
    • 13-402. Same: exception; alternate remedy.
    • 13-403. Same; penalty.
    • 13-404. Removal may be made by city.
    • 13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
  • Article 5. Driveways
    • 13-501. Driveway permit.
    • 13-502. Construction regulations.
    • 13-503. Street superintendent to accept construction.
• CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
  • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
    • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
    • 14-102. Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
    • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • 14-104. Amendments to the standard traffic ordinance.
    • 14-105. Maximum speed limits.
  • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
    • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • 14-202. Interfering with driver.
    • 14-203. Definitions.
    • 14-204. Truck routes.
    • 14-205. Use of streets.
    • 14-206. Permits.
    • 14-207. Posting of truck routes.
    • 14-208. Inspection and tests of vehicles.
    • 14-209. Motorcycles on streets.
    • 14-210. Obstruction.
    • 14-211. Motorized vehicles.
    • 14-212. Federal motor carrier safety act.
    • 14-213. Mechanical engine brakes (Jake Brakes).
  • 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. Special Purpose Vehicles
    • 14-501. Definitions.
    • 14-502. Operation of special purpose vehicles on city streets; special conditions and restrictions on operation.
    • 14-503. Same: valid driver’s license required; penalty; duties and responsibilities.
    • 14-504. Same; insurance required; penalty.
    • 14-505. Same; registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty:
    • 14-506. Penalty.
• CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 15-101. Definition.
    • 15-102. Delinquent accounts.
    • 15-103. Notice; hearing.
    • 15-104. Same; finding.
    • 15-105. Utility deposit.
    • 15-106. Landlord liability.
    • 15-107. Petty cash fund.
    • 15-108. Same; deposits.
    • 15-109. Same; vouchers.
  • 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.
    • 15-206. City to make connections.
    • 15-207. Cost of installation.
    • 15-208. Curb cocks.
    • 15-209. Check valves.
    • 15-210. Unauthorized service.
    • 15-211. Meters.
    • 15-212. Same; testing.
    • 15-213. Tampering with meter.
    • 15-214. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
    • 15-215. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
    • 15-216. Utility deposit.
    • 15-217. Interrupt service.
    • 15-218. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-219. Wasting water.
    • 15-220. Right of access.
    • 15-221. Rates.
    • 15-222. Payment of bills.
    • 15-223. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-224. Use during fire.
    • 15-225. Cross-connections prohibited.
    • 15-226. Same; protective backflow devices required.
    • 15-227. Same; inspection.
    • 15-228. Same; protection from contaminants.
    • 15-229. Notice.
  • Article 3. Electricity
    • 15-301. Superintendent of electrical light and power distribution system.
    • 15-302. Contracts.
    • 15-303. Application for electric service.
    • 15-304. Individual service connections.
    • 15-305. Single meter service.
    • 15-306. Installation of service.
    • 15-307. Meter testing service charge.
    • 15-308. Electric rates.
    • 15-309. Payment of bills.
    • 15-310. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability;
    • 15-311. Service subject to inspection.
    • 15-312. Meter reading.
    • 15-313. Taking electricity without authority.
    • 15-314. Reservation of right to discontinue service.
    • 15-315. Introduction.
    • 15-316. Definitions.
    • 15-317. Conditions of service.
    • 15-318. Rates for sales.
    • 15-319. Liability.
  • Article 4. Sewers
    • 15-401. Definitions.
    • 15-402. Disposal of sewage.
    • 15-403. Sewer connection required.
    • 15-404. Private sewage disposal system.
    • 15-405. Same.
    • 15-406. Same.
    • 15-407. Same.
    • 15-408. Same.
    • 15-409. Same.
    • 15-410. Same.
    • 15-411. Same.
    • 15-412. Permit; connection fee.
    • 15-413. Costs.
    • 15-414. Sewer for each building.
    • 15-415. Old building sewers.
    • 15-416. Building sewer.
    • 15-417. Same.
    • 15-418. Same.
    • 15-419. Same.
    • 15-420. Same.
    • 15-421. Same.
    • 15-422. Discharges; public sewers.
    • 15-423. Same.
    • 15-424. Same.
    • 15-425. Same.
    • 15-426. Same.
    • 15-427. Same.
    • 15-428. Same.
    • 15-429. Same.
    • 15-430. Same.
    • 15-431. Same.
    • 15-432. Violations.
    • 15-433. Inspection; properties.
    • 15-434. Insurance.
    • 15-435. Inspection; private properties.
    • 15-436. User charges.
    • 15-437. Separate premises.
    • 15-438. Fees.
    • 15-439. Payment of bills.
    • 15-440. City liability for damage.
    • 15-441. Inspection and maintenance.
    • 15-442. Violations and penalties.
  • Article 5. Solid Waste
    • 15-501. Definitions.
    • 15-502. Collection.
    • 15-503. Contracts.
    • 15-504. Duty of owner, occupant.
    • 15-505. Containers.
    • 15-506. Bulk containers.
    • 15-507. Enter private premises.
    • 15-508. Ownership of solid waste.
    • 15-509. Wrapping garbage.
    • 15-510. Heavy, bulky waste.
    • 15-511. Hazardous materials.
    • 15-512. Prohibited practices.
    • 15-513. Objectionable waste.
    • 15-514. Unauthorized disposal.
    • 15-515. Private collectors; license required.
    • 15-516. Same; application.
    • 15-517. Same; number to be displayed.
    • 15-518. Closed vehicle.
    • 15-519. Rules and regulations.
    • 15-520. Failure to secure license.
    • 15-521. Charges.
    • 15-522. Billing.
    • 15-523. Same; delinquent account.
  • Article 6. Water Drought / Emergency
    • 15-601. Purpose.
    • 15-602. Definitions.
    • 15-603. Declaration of water watch.
    • 15-604. Declaration of water warning.
    • 15-605. Declaration of water emergency.
    • 15-606. Voluntary conservation measures.
    • 15-607. Mandatory conservation measures.
    • 15-608. Emergency water rates.
    • 15-609. Regulations.
    • 15-610. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
    • 15-611. Emergency termination.
• CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • Article 1. Planning Commission
    • 16-101. Planning Commission.
    • 16-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
    • 16-103. Meetings, officers and records.
    • 16-104. Powers and duties.
  • Article 2. Board of Zoning Appeals
    • 16-201. Board of zoning appeals established.
    • 16-202. Membership, Terms and Compensation.
    • 16-203. Meetings, Officers and Records.
    • 16-204. Powers and Duties.
    • 16-205. Budget.
  • Article 3. Zoning Regulations
    • 16-301. Zoning regulations incorporated.
    • 16-302. Comprehensive plan.
  • Article 4. Subdivision Regulations
    • 16-401. Regulations incorporated.
  • Article 5. Floodplain Management
    • 16-501. Floodplain management ordinance incorporated.
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • Charter Ordinance No. 297
  • Charter Ordinance No. 304
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2
  • Charter Ordinance No. 660
  • Charter Ordinance No. 5
  • Charter Ordinance No. 6
  • Charter Ordinance No. 7
  • Charter Ordinance No. 8
  • Charter Ordinance No. 695
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • Ord. 586 (Cable TV)
  • Ord. 587 / 623 (Telecommunications)
  • Ord. 587a (Telephone)
  • Ord. 604 (Natural Gas)
  • Ord. 663 (Video Service Provider Fee)