• CODE OF THE CITY OF VALLEY FALLS, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. [ADOPTION ORDINANCE NUMBER]
  • 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 administrator.
    • 1-306. Same; appointment and tenure; qualifications.
    • 1-307. Same; compensation.
    • 1-308. Same; removal of city administrator.
    • 1-309. Same; duties.
    • 1-310. Same; powers.
    • 1-311. City treasurer.
    • 1-312. City attorney; office; duties.
    • 1-313. City engineer.
    • 1-314. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-315. 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. Boards, Commissions, and Committees
    • 1-701. Code of ethics for any board, commission, or committee
    • 1-702. Removal of any board, commission, or committee member.
  • Article 8. 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.
• CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Emergency measures
    • 2-103. Capture/destruction
    • 2-104. Right of entry
    • 2-105. License
    • 2-106. Kennel license
    • 2-107. Vaccinations
    • 2-108. Date payable and registration tags
    • 2-109. Regulations for keeping of animals
    • 2-110. Regulations for a vicious animal
    • 2-111. Regulation for a dangerous animal
    • 2-112. Fines for animal at large
    • 2-113. Nuisance animals
    • 2-114. Removal of animal feces required
    • 2-115. Quarantine
    • 2-116. Cruelty to animals
    • 2-117. Procedures for cruelty to animals; fines.
    • 2-118. Financial responsibility
    • 2-119. Collections
  • Article 2. Dogs
    • 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.
    • 2-211. Trespass.
    • 2-212. Abandoning dogs unlawful.
    • 2-213. Seeing eye dogs.
  • Article 3. Pit Bull Dogs
    • 2-301. Animals; keeping prohibited.
    • 2-302. Keeping of registered pit bulls.
  • Article 4. Other Animals
    • 2-401. Exotic animals.
• 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.
    • 3-110. Private property.
  • Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
    • 3-201. License required of retailer.
    • 3-202. Application.
    • 3-203. License application procedures.
    • 3-204. License granted; denied.
    • 3-205. License to be posted.
    • 3-206. License, disqualification.
    • 3-207. Restriction upon location.
    • 3-208. License fee.
    • 3-209. Suspension of license.
    • 3-210. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
    • 3-211. Same; appeal.
    • 3-212. Change of location.
    • 3-213. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
    • 3-214. Business regulations.
    • 3-215. Prohibited conduct on premises.
    • 3-216. Sanitary conditions required.
  • 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.
    • 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.
• CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Article 1. Fire Limits
    • 4-101. Fire limits established.
  • 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. Work by property owners.
    • 4-220. Liability.
    • 4-221. 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. Interference by unauthorized person.
    • 4-311. Electrician or electrical contractors defined.
    • 4-312. Work by property owners.
    • 4-313. Approved materials.
    • 4-314. Liability.
    • 4-315. Severability.
  • Article 4. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code
    • 4-401. Definition of plumbing.
    • 4-402. Uniform plumbing code incorporated.
    • 4-403. Additional provisions.
    • 4-404. 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. Connection to gas or water supply.
    • 4-411. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-412. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
    • 4-413. Excavations.
    • 4-414. Work by property owners.
    • 4-415. Approved materials.
    • 4-416. Liability.
    • 4-417. Severability.
  • Article 5. Moving Buildings
    • 4-501. Building official; authority.
    • 4-502. Permit required.
    • 4-503. Same; application for permit.
    • 4-504. Same; bond, insurance required.
    • 4-505. Same; fee.
    • 4-506. Contractor; license required; fee.
    • 4-507. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-508. Notice to owners.
    • 4-509. Duty of owners.
    • 4-510. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-511. Display of lanterns.
  • Article 6. Numbering of Buildings
    • 4-601. Buildings to be numbered.
    • 4-602. Method of numbering.
    • 4-603. Numbers size and placing.
    • 4-604. Numbering, size, and placing.
    • 4-605. Penalty.
• CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 5-101. License required.
    • 5-102. Application for license.
    • 5-103. Not assignable or transferable.
    • 5-104. License period; duration.
    • 5-105. Exemption of farmers.
    • 5-106. License fees.
    • 5-107. Same; when payable; time period.
    • 5-108. Payment of fees; receipt.
    • 5-109. Contents of license.
    • 5-110. Record book.
    • 5-111. Display of license.
  • Article 2. Solicitors, Canvassers, 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. Billiards, Pool Tables And Bowling Alleys
    • 5-301. License required.
  • Article 4. Coin Machines
    • 5-401. Automatic amusement device.
    • 5-402. Same; license required.
    • 5-403. Same; term, revocation.
  • Article 5. Trailer Camps
    • 5-501. Definition.
    • 5-502. License required; term.
    • 5-503. Same; application, insurance inspection.
    • 5-504. Same; location of trailer camp.
    • 5-505. Same; revocation of license, appeals.
• 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 Prevention
    • 7-101. Fire prevention code incorporated.
    • 7-102. Same; enforcement.
    • 7-103. Same; amendments.
    • 7-104. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
    • 7-105. Stacking of hay or straw.
    • 7-106. Keeping of packing materials.
    • 7-107. Storage of ashes.
    • 7-108. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
    • 7-109. Fire hazards generally.
    • 7-110. Same; inspections to discover.
    • 7-111. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
    • 7-112. Same; service of order; records.
  • Article 2. Fireworks
    • 7-201. Fireworks defined.
    • 7-202. Fireworks prohibited.
    • 7-203. Same; exceptions; discharges.
    • 7-204. Same; exception; sale of fireworks.
    • 7-205. Permit for sale of fireworks required; fee; issuance.
    • 7-206. Permit for public fireworks display required.
    • 7-207. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
    • 7-208. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
    • 7-209. Throwing prohibited.
    • 7-210. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
    • 7-211. Retail display of fireworks.
    • 7-212. Fire extinguishers required.
    • 7-213. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
    • 7-214. Authority of fire chief.
  • Article 3. Open Burning
    • 7-301. Definitions.
    • 7-302. Open burning prohibited.
    • 7-303. Exception; permit.
    • 7-304. Licensed disposal areas.
    • 7-305. Exemptions.
• CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Article 1. Board of Health
    • 8-101. Board of health created.
    • 8-102. City health officer; duties.
  • Article 2. Health Nuisances
    • 8-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-202. Public officer.
    • 8-203. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-204. Right of entry.
    • 8-205. Order of violation.
    • 8-206. Same; contents.
    • 8-207. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-208. Abatement.
    • 8-209. Hearing.
    • 8-210. Costs assessed.
  • Article 2A. Environmental Code
    • 8-2a01. Title.
    • 8-2a02. Legislative finding of fact.
    • 8-2a03. Purpose.
    • 8-2a04. Rules of construction.
    • 8-2a05. Definitions.
    • 8-2a06. Public officer.
    • 8-2a07. Enforcement standards.
    • 8-2a08. Unlawful acts.
    • 8-2a09. Order of violation.
    • 8-2a10. Penalty.
    • 8-2a11. Abatement.
    • 8-2a12. Hearing before governing body.
    • 8-2a13. Appeals.
    • 8-2a14. Costs assessed.
    • 8-2a15. 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.
    • 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 nonresidential).
    • 8-510. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (nonresidential).
    • 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 Lien
    • 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.
    • 8-812. Immediate hazard.
    • 8-813. Appeals from order.
    • 8-814. Scope of article.
• 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; definitions.
    • 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. Local Provisions
    • 11-201. Blasting.
    • 11-202. Curfew.
    • 11-203. Same; exceptions.
    • 11-204. Same; violations.
    • 11-205. Same; permitting violation of curfew.
    • 11-206. Disturbing the peace.
    • 11-207. Same; exemptions.
  • Article 3. Domestic Violence Policy
    • 11-301. Incorporation; domestic violence policy.
• CHAPTER 12. 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. Discharge or use of 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 13. TRAFFIC AND STREETS
  • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
    • 13-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
    • 13-102. Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
    • 13-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • 13-104. Amendment; ATVs, dirt bikes, pocket bikes (minis) and go-carts.
  • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
    • 13-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • 13-202. School zone.
    • 13-203. Parking restrictions.
    • 13-204. Truck parking prohibited.
    • 13-205. Restricting the parking of certain trucks and trailers.
    • 13-206. Trailer parking.
  • Article 3. Abandoned Motor Vehicles on Public Property
    • 13-301. Definitions.
    • 13-302. Impounding vehicles.
    • 13-303. Same.
    • 13-304. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
    • 13-305. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
    • 13-306. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
    • 13-307. Hearing.
    • 13-308. Charges constitute a lien.
    • 13-309. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
    • 13-310. Redemption.
    • 13-311. Sale proceeds.
    • 13-312. Statutory procedures.
    • 13-313. Implementation of article.
    • 13-314. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
  • Article 4. Hazardous Materials
    • 13-401. Hazardous material defined.
    • 13-402. Same; exceptions.
    • 13-403. Transportation of hazardous materials.
    • 13-404. Hazardous materials routes.
    • 13-405. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
    • 13-406. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
  • Article 5. Work-Site Utility Vehicles, Micro Utility Trucks, All Terrain Vehicles and Golf Carts
    • 13-501. Operation of work-site utility vehicles.
    • 13-502. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 13-503. Same; definition.
    • 13-504. Same; penalty.
    • 13-505. Same; insurance required; penalty.
    • 13-506. Operation of micro utility trucks.
    • 13-507. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 13-508. Same; definition.
    • 13-509. Same; penalty.
    • 13-510. Same; insurance required; penalty.
    • 13-511. Operation of all-terrain vehicles.
    • 13-512. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 13-513. Same; definition.
    • 13-514. Same; roadways laned for traffic.
    • 13-515. Same; clinging to other vehicles prohibited.
    • 13-516. Same; operation of all-terrain vehicles; equipment required for operators and riders.
    • 13-517. Same; penalties.
    • 13-518. Same; insurance required; penalty.
    • 13-519. Operation of golf carts.
    • 13-520. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 13-521. Same; definition.
    • 13-522. Same; penalty.
    • 13-523. Same; insurance required; penalty.
  • Article 6. Truck Routes
    • 13-601. Definitions.
    • 13-602. Trucks; driving, parking or standing prohibited where; exceptions.
    • 13-603. Truck routes.
    • 13-604. Presumption of operation.
    • 13-605. Violation; penalty.
  • Article 7. Sidewalks
    • 13-701. Permit required.
    • 13-702. Sidewalk grade.
    • 13-703. Same; specifications.
    • 13-704. Same; petition.
    • 13-705. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
    • 13-706. Notice; publication.
    • 13-707. Right of abutting owner.
    • 13-708. Repairs by owner or city.
    • 13-709. Performance, statutory bond.
    • 13-710. Obstructing sidewalks.
    • 13-711. Same; exception.
  • Article 8. Streets
    • 13-801. Excavation permit.
    • 13-802. Same; bond.
    • 13-803. Same; filed.
    • 13-804. Same; barricades.
    • 13-805. Same; unlawful acts.
    • 13-806. Cutting curbs; pavement.
    • 13-807. Altering drainage.
    • 13-808. Unfinished pavement.
    • 13-809. Using streets.
    • 13-810. Dangerous objects in.
    • 13-811. Petroleum products in streets.
    • 13-812. Discharging water on streets.
    • 13-813. Burning in streets.
    • 13-814. Throwing in streets.
    • 13-815. Hauling loose material.
  • Article 9. Trees and Shrubs
    • 13-901. Public tree care.
    • 13-902. Diseased trees; determination.
    • 13-903. Same; notice served.
    • 13-904. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
    • 13-905. Same; prevent spread of disease.
    • 13-906. Dangerous, dead or diseased trees on private property.
    • 13-907. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
    • 13-908. Costs on tax rolls.
    • 13-909. Injuring trees and shrubs.
    • 13-910. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
  • Article 10. Snow and Ice
    • 13-1001. Snow and ice to be removed.
    • 13-1002. Same; exception; alternate remedy.
    • 13-1003. Same; penalty.
    • 13-1004. Removal may be made by city.
    • 13-1005. Costs on tax rolls.
  • Article 11. Community Forestry Program
    • 13-1101. Definitions.
    • 13-1102. Creation and establishment of a city tree board.
    • 13-1103. Term of office.
    • 13-1104. Compensation.
    • 13-1105. Duties and responsibilities.
    • 13-1106. Operation.
    • 13-1107. Street tree species to be planted.
    • 13-1108. Spacing and distances.
    • 13-1109. Distances and clearance for planting.
    • 13-1110. Public tree care.
    • 13-1111. Permit required.
    • 13-1112. Tree topping.
    • 13-1113. Clearances over streets and walkways.
    • 13-1114. Dead or diseased tree removal.
    • 13-1115. Removal of stumps.
    • 13-1116. Interference with the tree board.
    • 13-1117. Access.
    • 13-1118. Arborist license and bond.
    • 13-1119. Review by city council.
• CHAPTER 14. UTILITIES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 14-101. Definition.
    • 14-102. Delinquent accounts.
    • 14-103. Notice; hearing.
    • 14-104. Same; finding.
    • 14-105. Utility connection fee.
    • 14-106. Landlord liability.
    • 14-106a. Liability of property owner; lien.
    • 14-107. Petty cash fund.
    • 14-108. Same; deposits.
    • 14-109. Same; vouchers.
  • Article 2. Water
    • 14-201. Utility superintendent.
    • 14-202. Regulations.
    • 14-203. Service not guaranteed.
    • 14-204. Service connections required.
    • 14-205. Application for service.
    • 14-206. City to make connections.
    • 14-207. Connection fees.
    • 14-208. Curb cocks.
    • 14-209. Check valves.
    • 14-210. Unauthorized service.
    • 14-211. Meters.
    • 14-212. Same; testing.
    • 14-213. Tampering with meter.
    • 14-214. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
    • 14-215. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
    • 14-216. Utility deposit.
    • 14-217. Interrupt service.
    • 14-218. Prohibited acts.
    • 14-219. Wasting water.
    • 14-220. Right of access.
    • 14-221. Rates.
    • 14-222. Payment of bills.
    • 14-223. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 14-224. Use during fire.
  • Article 3. Cross Connections
    • 14-301. Definitions.
    • 14-302. Cross connection control general policy.
    • 14-303. Cross connections prohibited.
    • 14-304. Survey and investigations.
    • 14-305. Where protection is required.
    • 14-306. Backflow prevention devices.
    • 14-307. Installation.
    • 14-308. Inspection and maintenance.
    • 14-309. Violation and penalties.
  • Article 4. Water Conservation
    • 14-401. Purpose.
    • 14-402. Definitions.
    • 14-403. Declaration of water watch.
    • 14-404. Declaration of water warning.
    • 14-405. Declaration of a water emergency.
    • 14-406. Voluntary conservation measures.
    • 14-407. Mandatory conservation measures.
    • 14-408. Emergency water rates.
    • 14-409. Regulations.
    • 14-410. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
    • 14-411. Emergency termination.
  • Article 5. Sewers
    • 14-501. Definitions.
    • 14-502. Sewer connection required.
    • 14-503. Permit; connection fee.
    • 14-504. Application.
    • 14-505. Costs.
    • 14-506. Sewer connection.
    • 14-507. Sewer for each building.
    • 14-508(1). Same; specifications.
    • 14-508(2). Same.
    • 14-508(3). Same.
    • 14-508(4). Same.
    • 14-508(5). Same.
    • 14-508(6). Same.
    • 14-508(7). Same.
    • 14-509. Sewer excavations; damages.
    • 14-510. Failure to connect.
    • 14-511. Privy unlawful.
    • 14-512. Private sewer system.
    • 14-513. Same; permit.
    • 14-514. Same; inspection.
    • 14-515. Same; discharge.
    • 14-516. Same; additional requirements.
    • 14-517. Disposal of sewage.
    • 14-518. Damage to sewers.
    • 14-519. Natural outlet.
    • 14-520. Standards.
    • 14-521. Old building sewers.
    • 14-522. Mud, grease traps.
    • 14-523. Roof, foundation drains.
    • 14-524. Same; exception.
    • 14-525. Prohibited discharges.
    • 14-526. Bills.
    • 14-527. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
    • 14-528. Sewer service charge.
  • Article 6. Solid Waste
    • 14-601. Definitions.
    • 14-602. Collection of solid wastes.
    • 14-603. Contracts.
    • 14-604. Duty of owner, occupant.
    • 14-605. Containers.
    • 14-606. Bulk containers.
    • 14-607. Enter private premises.
    • 14-608. Ownership of solid waste.
    • 14-609. Wrapping garbage.
    • 14-610. Heavy, bulky waste.
    • 14-611. Hazardous materials.
    • 14-612. Prohibited practices.
    • 14-613. Objectionable waste.
    • 14-614. Unauthorized disposal.
    • 14-615. Private collectors; license required.
    • 14-616. Same; application.
    • 14-617. Same; fee.
    • 14-618. Same; number to be displayed.
    • 14-619. Closed vehicle.
    • 14-620. Non-transferability of permit.
    • 14-621. Rules and regulations.
    • 14-622. Failure to secure license.
    • 14-623. Charges.
    • 14-624. Same; fee schedule.
    • 14-625. Billing.
    • 14-626. Same; delinquent account.
    • 14-627. Frequency of collection.
• CHAPTER 15. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • Article 1. City Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
    • 15-101. Commission establishment.
    • 15-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
    • 15-103. Meetings, officers and records.
    • 15-104. Powers and duties.
    • 15-105. Board of zoning appeals.
    • 15-106. Budget.
  • Article 2. Zoning and Subdivision Regulations
    • 15-201. Zoning and subdivision regulations incorporated.
  • Article 3. Floodplain Management
    • 15-301. Flood plain management incorporated.
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 3
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 4
  • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1B
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • ORDINANCE NO. 5-202
  • ORDINANCE NO. 5-102
  • ORDINANCE NO. 5-302
  • ORDINANCE NO. 5-303
  • ORDINANCE NO. 5-204