• CODE OF THE CITY OF DOWNS, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 1012
  • 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. General penalty.
    • 1-118. Severability.
  • Article 2. Governing Body
    • 1-201. Governing body.
    • 1-202. 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 prosecutor; 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 rules and regulations.
    • 1-402. Employee Deferred Compensation Plan.
  • Article 5. Oaths and Bonds
    • 1-501. Oath; affirmation.
    • 1-502. Oaths filed.
    • 1-503. Bonds required.
    • 1-504. Same; premiums.
    • 1-505. Condition of bonds.
    • 1-506. Approval of bonds.
  • Article 6. Open Records
    • 1-601. Policy.
    • 1-602. Record custodians.
    • 1-603. 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. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
    • 1-801. City sales tax; 0.50% for maintenance, utility, streets and emergency services.
• CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Animal control officer.
    • 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.
    • 2-109a. Same; special permit required.
    • 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.
    • 2-120. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
    • 2-121. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
    • 2-122. Emergency; proclamation.
    • 2-123. Limitation on ownership.
  • 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.
  • Article 3. Other Animals
    • 2-301. Exotic animals.
  • Article 4. Pit Bull Dogs
    • 2-401. Legislative findings.
    • 2-402. Defined.
    • 2-403. Keeping presa canario and pit bull dogs prohibited.
• 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. Reserved.
    • 3-207. License fee.
    • 3-208. Reserved.
    • 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.
    • 3-604. Notice to chief law enforcement officer.
  • Article 7. Temporary Permits
    • 3-701. Permit required.
    • 3-702. Permit fee.
    • 3-703. City temporary permit.
    • 3-704. Permit regulations.
  • Article 8. Special Event Permit
    • 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.
  • Article 2. Building Code
    • 4-201. Definitions.
    • 4-202. Building official; powers; duties.
    • 4-203. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-204. Building permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-205. Same; application information required.
    • 4-206. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-207. Same; fees.
    • 4-208. Additional fee, when required.
    • 4-209. Builder or building contractor defined.
    • 4-210. Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-211. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-212. Builders or building contractors insurance required: conditions, approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-213. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-214. Work by property owners.
    • 4-215. Liability.
    • 4-216. Severability.
  • Article 3. Electrical Code
    • 4-301. Definitions.
    • 4-302. Building official; authority.
    • 4-303. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-304. Electrical permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-305. Same; application information required.
    • 4-306. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-307. Same; fees.
    • 4-308. Same; posting.
    • 4-309. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-310. Insurance.
    • 4-311. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-312. Work by property owners.
    • 4-313. Approved materials.
    • 4-314. Liability.
  • Article 4. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code
    • 4-401. Definition of plumbing.
    • 4-402. Plumbing permit required; exception.
    • 4-403. Same; application information required.
    • 4-404. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-405. Same; fees.
    • 4-406. Same; posting.
    • 4-407. Connection to gas or water supply.
    • 4-408. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
    • 4-409. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s license required; plumbing permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-410. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-411. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts
    • 4-412. Plumbers or plumbing contractors insurance required; conditions, approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-413. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts
  • 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. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-507. Notice to owners.
    • 4-508. Duty of owners.
    • 4-509. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-510. Display of lanterns.
  • Article 6. Shipping Containers, Trailers, and Semi-Trailer Regulations.
    • 4-601. Definitions.
    • 4-602. Restrictions on locations.
    • 4-603. Appearance and maintenance.
    • 4-604. Building permits.
    • 4-605. Order of violation.
    • 4-606. Violation: removal or abatement.
    • 4-607. Costs assessed.
• CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • Article 1. Reserved
  • 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. Tree Trimmers and Surgeons
    • 5-301. License required; fee.
    • 5-302. Insurance required.
  • Article 4. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
    • 5-401. Declaration of policy.
    • 5-402. Definitions.
    • 5-403. Human relations commission, created; composition; appointment; term; compensation of members; quorum constituted.
    • 5-404. Powers and duties of the commission.
    • 5-405. Creation of department.
    • 5-406. Position of director of human relations; created; appointment; salary.
    • 5-407. Duties; responsibilities; and authority of the human relations director.
    • 5-408. Unlawful employment practices.
    • 5-409. Exceptions.
    • 5-410. Unlawful public accommodations practices.
    • 5-412. Public contracts.
    • 5-413. Contract provisions.
    • 5-414. Affirmative action.
    • 5-415. Affirmative action plans.
    • 5-416. Exemptions.
    • 5-417. Complaint, filing of.
    • 5-418. Submission of a false, misleading, or incomplete complaint, statement, response or report.
    • 5-419. Procedures for processing complaints.
    • 5-421. Construction.
• 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. City fire department established.
    • 7-102. Membership; fire drill.
    • 7-103. Supervision of department.
    • 7-104. Fire chief; powers.
    • 7-105. Same; records.
    • 7-106. Assistant chief.
    • 7-107. Private use of fire equipment.
    • 7-108. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
    • 7-109. Same; fire hose.
    • 7-110. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
    • 7-111. False alarm.
  • Article 2. Fire Prevention
    • 7-201. Uniform fire code incorporated.
    • 7-202. Same; enforcement.
    • 7-203. Same; amendments.
    • 7-204. Reserved.
    • 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. Fireworks prohibited.
    • 7-303. Same; exceptions; discharges.
    • 7-304. Same; exception; sale of fireworks.
    • 7-305. Permit to sell fireworks at retail.
    • 7-306. Permit for public fireworks display required.
    • 7-307. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
    • 7-308. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
    • 7-309. Throwing prohibited.
    • 7-310. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
    • 7-311. Retail display of fireworks.
    • 7-312. Fire extinguishers required.
    • 7-313. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
    • 7-314. Authority of fire chief.
    • 7-315. High fire danger; declaration.
    • 7-316. High fire danger; banning discharge of fireworks.
    • 7-317. Discharge of fireworks; penalties.
  • Article 4. Open Burning
    • 7-401. Definitions.
    • 7-402. Open burning prohibited.
    • 7-403. Incendiary fires prohibited.
    • 7-404. Discontinuance.
    • 7-405. Fires used for non-commercial preparation of food.
    • 7-406. Attendant.
    • 7-407. Recreational fire device at dwelling.
    • 7-408. Violation.
• CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Article 1. Reserved
    • 8-101. Reserved.
  • Article 2. Health Nuisances
    • 8-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-202. Public officer.
    • 8-203. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-204. Same; 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 3. Junked 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.
    • 8-314. Restoration permit process.
  • Article 4. Environmental Code
    • 8-401. Title.
    • 8-402. Legislative finding of fact.
    • 8-403. Purpose.
    • 8-404. Rules of construction.
    • 8-405. Definitions.
    • 8-406. Public officer.
    • 8-407. Enforcement standards.
    • 8-408. Unlawful acts.
    • 8-409. Order of violation.
    • 8-410. Penalty.
    • 8-411. Abatement.
    • 8-412. Hearing.
    • 8-413. Appeals.
    • 8-414. Costs assessed.
    • 8-415. Construction.
  • Article 5. Weeds
    • 8-501. Weeds to be removed.
    • 8-502. Definitions.
    • 8-503. Public officer; notice to remove.
    • 8-504. Abatement; assessment of costs.
    • 8-505. Right of entry.
    • 8-506. Unlawful interference.
    • 8-507. Noxious weeds.
  • Article 6. Minimum Housing Code
    • 8-601. Title.
    • 8-602. General.
    • 8-603. Declaration of policy.
    • 8-604. Definitions.
    • 8-605. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
    • 8-606. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
    • 8-607. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
    • 8-608. Designation of unfit dwellings.
    • 8-609. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
    • 8-610. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
    • 8-611. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
    • 8-612. Notice of violations; procedures.
    • 8-613. Public officer; authority.
    • 8-614. Governing body; authority.
    • 8-615. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
    • 8-616. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
    • 8-617. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
    • 8-618. Governing body; appeals.
    • 8-619. Right of petition.
  • Article 7. Rodent Control
    • 8-701. Definitions.
    • 8-702. Building maintenance.
    • 8-703. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
    • 8-703. Failure to comply.
    • 8-704. Replace rat-stoppage.
    • 8-705. Notice to eradicate rats.
    • 8-706. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
    • 8-707. Inspections.
  • Article 8. Insurance Proceeds Lien
    • 8-801. Scope and application.
    • 8-802. Lien created.
    • 8-803. Same; encumbrances.
    • 8-804. Same; pro rata basis.
    • 8-805. Procedure.
    • 8-806. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
    • 8-807. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
    • 8-808. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
    • 8-809. Same; disposition of funds.
    • 8-810. Effect upon insurance policies.
    • 8-811. Insurers; liability.
  • Article 9. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
    • 8-901. Purpose.
    • 8-902. Definitions.
    • 8-903. Enforcing officer; duties.
    • 8-904. Procedure; petition.
    • 8-905. Same; notice.
    • 8-906. Same; publication.
    • 8-907. Same; hearing, order.
    • 8-908. Duty of owner.
    • 8-909. Same; failure to comply.
    • 8-910. Same; make site safe.
    • 8-911. Assessment of costs.
    • 8-912. Immediate hazard.
    • 8-913. Appeals from order.
    • 8-914. 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. Law Enforcement
    • 10-101. Law enforcement.
  • Article 2. Property in Law Enforcement 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. Amendment.
  • Article 2. Local Provisions (Reserved)
• CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
  • Article 1. City Parks
    • 12-101. City laws extended to park.
    • 12-102. Law enforcement jurisdiction over parks.
    • 12-103. Damaging park property.
    • 12-104. Dangerous weapons.
    • 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.
    • 12-113. Cleaning of fish or game prohibited.
  • Article 2. City Cemetery
    • 12-201. Name of cemetery.
    • 12-202. Care and supervision.
    • 12-203. Caretaker.
    • 12-204. Duties of caretaker.
    • 12-205. Unlawful desecrations of cemetery.
    • 12-206. Law enforcement power extended over cemetery.
    • 12-207. Interment of human bodies only.
    • 12-208. Licensed funeral director required.
    • 12-209. Funeral services.
    • 12-210. Burial permit required.
    • 12-211. Cost of burial permit.
    • 12-212. Fences prohibited.
    • 12-213. Removal of old structures.
    • 12-214. Vaults, tombs, mausoleums.
    • 12-215. Perpetual care of vaults, tombs, mausoleums, etc.
    • 12-216. Inscriptions.
    • 12-217. City clerk; sale of burial lots.
    • 12-218. Payment in full required.
    • 12-219. Reopening of graves.
    • 12-220. Burial of poor.
    • 12-221. Planting in cemetery.
    • 12-222. Endowment fund.
    • 12-223. Certificate for perpetual care.
    • 12-224. Recording.
    • 12-225. No repayment of funds.
  • Article 3. Public Library
    • 12-301. Maintenance of public library.
    • 12-302. Library board; membership; appointment.
    • 12-303. Damage to books, library building.
    • 12-304. Removal of books.
    • 12-305. Disturbing peace.
• 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 on public grounds.
    • 13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
    • 13-212. Discharging water on streets.
    • 13-213. Burning in streets.
    • 13-214. Throwing in streets.
    • 13-215. Hauling loose material.
    • 13-216. Sidewalk signs.
    • 13-217. Littering streets unlawful.
  • Article 3. Trees and Shrubs
    • 13-301. Public tree care.
    • 13-302. Diseased trees; determination.
    • 13-303. Same; notice served.
    • 13-304. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
    • 13-305. Same; prevent spread of disease.
    • 13-306. Dead and dangerous trees on private property.
    • 13-307. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
    • 13-308. Costs on tax rolls.
    • 13-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
    • 13-310. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
    • 13-311. Branches not to obstruct sidewalk.
    • 13-312. Same; notice to trim; how served.
    • 13-313. Same; city may trim; expense of owner.
    • 13-314. Cutting or trimming trees by persons maintaining poles and wires.
    • 13-315. Cost of special trimming.
  • 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.
• CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
  • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
    • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
    • 14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
    • 14-103. Deletions.
  • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
    • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • 14-202. Parking prohibition.
    • 14-203. Restrictions on parking.
    • 14-204. Angle parking.
    • 14-205. Limited time parking stalls.
    • 14-206. Through streets.
    • 14-207. Stop and yield intersections.
    • 14-208. School zone speed limits.
    • 14-209. Screeching of tires or spinning of wheels.
    • 14-210. Truck routes.
    • 14-211. Bicycles.
  • Article 3. Abandoned Motor Vehicles on Public Property
    • 14-301. Definitions.
    • 14-302. Impounding vehicles.
    • 14-303. Storage.
    • 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 Use 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. All-terrain vehicles; additional requirements.
    • 14-505. All-terrain vehicles; equipment required for operations and riders.
    • 14-506. Same; insurance required; penalty.
    • 14-507. Same; registration and license fee; application; penalty.
    • 14-508. Revocation of special use permit.
    • 14-509. Registration and license; business entity; fee, application.
    • 14-510. Dealer permit; registration and license; fee; application.
    • 14-511. 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. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
    • 15-107. Landlord liability.
    • 15-108. Petty cash fund.
    • 15-109. Same; deposits.
    • 15-110. 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. Connection fees.
    • 15-208. Curb cocks.
    • 15-209. Check valves.
    • 15-210. Unauthorized service.
    • 15-211. Cross-connections prohibited.
    • 15-212. Same; protective back flow devices required.
    • 15-213. Same; inspection.
    • 15-214. Same; protection from contaminants.
    • 15-215. Meters.
    • 15-216. Same; testing.
    • 15-217. Tampering with meter.
    • 15-218. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
    • 15-219. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
    • 15-219a. Water service re-connection fee.
    • 15-220. Utility deposit.
    • 15-221. Interrupt service.
    • 15-222. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-223. Wasting water.
    • 15-224. Water rationing.
    • 15-225. Water rates and charges.
    • 15-226. Same; priority use.
    • 15-227. Right of access.
    • 15-228. Payment of bills.
    • 15-229. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-230. Consumers to make repairs.
    • 15-231. Multiple users.
    • 15-232. Use during fire.
  • Article 3. Sewers
    • 15-301. Definitions.
    • 15-302. Sewer connection required.
    • 15-303. Permit; connection fee.
    • 15-304. Application.
    • 15-305. Costs.
    • 15-306. Sewer connection.
    • 15-307. Sewer for each building.
    • 15-308(1). Same; specifications.
    • 15-308(2). Same.
    • 15-308(3). Same.
    • 15-308(4). Same.
    • 15-308(5). Same.
    • 15-308(6). Same.
    • 15-308(7). Same.
    • 15-309. Sewer excavations; damages.
    • 15-310. Failure to connect.
    • 15-311. Privy unlawful.
    • 15-312. Disposal of sewage.
    • 15-313. Damage to sewers.
    • 15-314. Natural outlet.
    • 15-315. Standards.
    • 15-316. Old building sewers.
    • 15-317. Mud, grease traps.
    • 15-318. Roof, foundation drains.
    • 15-319. Same; exception.
    • 15-320. Prohibited discharges.
    • 15-321. Bills.
    • 15-322. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
    • 15-323. Sewer service charge.
  • Article 4. Solid Waste
    • 15-401. Definitions.
    • 15-402. Duty of owner, occupant.
    • 15-403. Disturbing containers.
    • 15-404. Permit required.
    • 15-405. Permit application.
    • 15-406. Not transferable.
    • 15-407. Permit fee.
    • 15-408. Insurance required.
    • 15-409. Term of permit.
    • 15-410. Display permit number.
    • 15-411. Revocation of permit.
    • 15-412. Prohibited practices.
    • 15-413. Penalty.
    • 15-414. Prohibited practices.
    • 15-415. Penalty.
  • Article 5. Water Conservation
    • 15-501. Purpose.
    • 15-502. Definitions.
    • 15-503. Declaration of a water watch.
    • 15-504. Declaration of a water warning.
    • 15-505. Declaration of a water emergency.
    • 15-506. Voluntary conservation measures.
    • 15-507. Mandatory conservation measures.
    • 15-508. Emergency water rates.
    • 15-509. Regulations.
    • 15-510. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
    • 15-511. Emergency termination.
• CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • Article 1. City Planning Commission
    • 16-101. Commission established.
    • 16-102. Membership.
    • 16-103. Powers, duties.
    • 16-104. Organization; meetings, quorum; records.
    • 16-105. Compensation.
    • 16-106. Removal of members.
  • Article 2. Board of Zoning Appeals
    • 16-201. Board created.
    • 16-202. Vacancy.
    • 16-203. Officers.
    • 16-204. Rules and meetings.
    • 16-205. Powers, duties.
    • 16-206. Fee.
  • Article 3. Zoning Regulations
    • 16-301. Zoning ordinance incorporated.
    • 16-302. Zoning map.
  • Article 4. Subdivision Regulations
    • 16-401. Regulations incorporated.
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2
  • Charter Ordinance No. 692
  • Charter Ordinance No. 3
  • Charter Ordinance No. 4
  • 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
  • Charter Ordinance No. 14
  • Charter Ordinance No. 15
  • Charter Ordinance No. 16
  • Charter Ordinance No. 17
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • Ordinance No. 984 (Electric)
  • Ordinance No. 985 (Gas)