• CODE OF THE CITY OF ST. JOHN, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1029
    • 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.
      • 1-118. Petty cash fund.
      • 1-119. Same; deposits.
      • 1-120. Same; vouchers.
    • 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. Code of procedure.
      • 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 superintendent.
      • 1-313. Powers, duties and responsibilities of city superintendent.
      • 1-314. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-315. Conflict of interest.
      • 1-316. Personnel rules and regulations.
    • Article 4. City Administrator
      • 1-401. City administrator; appointment.
      • 1-401. Term of office.
      • 1-403. Acting city administrator.
      • 1-404. Powers and duties of city administrator.
      • 1-405. Employee chain of command.
    • 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. Duties of custodians.
      • 1-611. Requests to be directed to custodians.
      • 1-612. Fee administration.
      • 1-613. Inspection fee.
      • 1-614. Copying fee.
      • 1-615. Prepayment of fees.
      • 1-616. 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. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
      • 1-802. Capital improvement fund.
      • 1-803. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
      • 1-804. Land bank.
      • 1-805. City sales tax; 1% for general services, economic development and infrastructure.
      • 1-806. Collection of outstanding utility/municipal court fees.
  • 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 hogs.
      • 2-110. Animal traps.
      • 2-111. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
      • 2-112. Noisy animals.
      • 2-112a. Removal of animal feces required.
      • 2-113. Animal confines; shelters.
      • 2-114. Death of animals.
      • 2-114a. Slaughtering of animals in the city limits.
      • 2-114b. Same, slaughtering of animals defined.
      • 2-114c. Same; penalty.
      • 2-115. Vicious animals.
      • 2-116. Animals running at large.
      • 2-117. Reserved.
      • 2-118. Redemption of impounded animals.
      • 2-119. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
      • 2-l19a. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
      • 2-120. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
      • 2-121. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
      • 2-122. Emergency; proclamation.
      • 2-123. Kennel licenses.
    • Article 2. Dogs And Cats
      • 2-201. Registration and vaccination required; fee.
      • 2-202. Dog and cat tags.
      • 2-203. Same; counterfeit tag.
      • 2-204. Evidence of vaccination.
      • 2-205. Visiting dogs or cats.
      • 2-206a. Running at large.
      • 2-206b. Impounding dogs and cats at large; notice; fees; redemption; disposition; breaking pound.
      • 2-207. Dangerous dogs.
      • 2-208. Vicious dogs.
      • 2-209. Confinement of dogs or cats in heat.
      • 2-210. Muzzling.
      • 2-211. Restrictions on certain dog breeds.
      • 2-212. Restraints used on certain animals.
    • Article 3. Other Animals
      • 2-301. Exotic animals.
    • Article 4. Larger Domestic Animals and Poultry
      • 2-401. Definitions.
      • 2-402. No new animal areas in town.
      • 2-403. Keeping of larger domestic animals.
      • 2-404. Prohibited areas.
      • 2-405. Barbed wire and electric fences.
      • 2-406. Breeding stock.
      • 2-407. Poultry.
      • 2-408. Time frame for compliance.
  • CHAPTER 3. BEVERAGES
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 3-101. Definitions.
      • 3-102. Sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor on public property and in public places.
      • 3-103. Special event permits.
      • 3-104. Open container.
      • 3-105. Consumption while driving.
      • 3-106. Identification card.
    • Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
      • 3-201. License required of retailers.
      • 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.
      • 3-217. Minors on premises.
    • Article 3. Private Clubs
      • 3-301. License required.
      • 3-302. License fee.
      • 3-303. Business regulations.
    • Article 4. Alcoholic Liquor
      • 3-401. State license required.
      • 3-402. Occupational tax.
      • 3-403. Posting of receipt.
      • 3-404. Business regulations.
      • 3-405. Restrictions on location.
    • Article 5. Drinking Establishments
      • 3-501. License required.
      • 3-502. License fee.
      • 3-503. Business regulations.
  • CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • Article 1. Building Code and Residential Code
      • 4-101. International building code incorporated.
      • 4-102. Residential building code incorporated.
      • 4-103. Definitions.
      • 4-104. Contractor license required.
      • 4-105. Contractor’s liability insurance.
      • 4-106. License fees.
      • 4-107. Duty to show license.
      • 4-108. Application.
      • 4-109. Issuance.
      • 4-110. License suspension; revocation; unlawful acts; penalties.
      • 4-111. Reciprocation.
      • 4-112. Exemption.
    • Article 2. Electrical Code
      • 4-201. Definitions.
      • 4-202. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
    • Article 3. Plumbing Code
      • 4-301. Definition of plumbing.
      • 4-302. International plumbing code incorporated.
    • Article 4. Moving Buildings
      • 4-401. Building official; authority.
      • 4-402. Permit required; zoning compliance.
      • 4-403. Same; application for permit.
      • 4-404. Same; bond, insurance required.
      • 4-405. Same; fee.
      • 4-406. Route; duties of building official.
      • 4-407. Notice to owners.
      • 4-408. Duty of owners.
      • 4-409. Interfering with poles; wires.
      • 4-410. Display of lanterns.
    • Article 5. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
      • 4-501. Purpose.
      • 4-502. Definitions.
      • 4-503. Public officer; duties.
      • 4-504. Procedure; petition.
      • 4-505. Same; notice.
      • 4-506. Same; publication.
      • 4-507. Same; hearing, order
      • 4-508. Duty of owner.
      • 4-509. Same; failure to comply.
      • 4-510. Same; make site safe.
      • 4-511. Assessment of costs.
      • 4-512. Immediate hazard.
      • 4-513. Appeals from order
      • 4-514. Scope of article.
    • Article 6. Heating and Cooling Standards
      • 4-601. Definitions.
      • 4-602. Connections.
      • 4-603. Certificates of compliance.
    • Article 7. Mobile Home Code
      • 4-701. Definitions.
      • 4-702. Location of mobile homes.
      • 4-703. Park license.
      • 4-704. Permits for individual mobile homes.
      • 4-705. License and permit fees.
      • 4-706. Existing parks.
      • 4-707. Applications for license for new parks
      • 4-708. Application for mobile home park.
      • 4-709. Application for permit for placement of individual mobile home or house trailer.
      • 4-710. Park location.
      • 4-711. Park layouts.
      • 4-712. Water supply.
      • 4-713. Sewage disposal.
      • 4-714. Garbage and refuse.
      • 4-715. Rodents and insects.
      • 4-716. Electricity.
      • 4-717. Fuel gas.
      • 4-718. Register.
      • 4-719. Alterations and additions.
      • 4-720. Occupancy.
      • 4-721. Penalty.
    • Article 8. Residential and Commercial Address Numbering
      • 4-801. Purpose.
      • 4-802. Numbering system.
  • CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
      • 5-101. Definitions.
      • 5-102. License required.
      • 5-103. Same; application required.
      • 5-104. Issuance; county residents.
      • 5-105. Same; investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
      • 5-106. Same; investigation fee.
      • 5-107. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
      • 5-108. Renewal.
      • 5-109. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
      • 5-110. Appeal to governing body.
      • 5-111. Regulations.
      • 5-112. Use of streets and sidewalks.
      • 5-113. Disturbing the peace.
    • Article 2. Scrap Metal Dealers
      • 5-201. Scrap metal dealers; registration required.
      • 5-202. Same; definitions.
      • 5-203. Same; registration; application; fees; penalty.
      • 5-204. Same; issuance of registration; renewal; renewal fees.
      • 5-205. Same; penalty.
      • 5-206. Same; exception.
      • 5-207. Same; issuance; disqualification.
      • 5-208. Same; suspension or revocation of registration.
  • CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
    • Article 1. City Elections
      • 6-101. Conduct of election.
      • 6-102. Hours of voting.
      • 6-103. Governing body elections.
      • 6-104. Primary elections.
      • 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. Obstruct ion of fire hydrant
      • 7-111. False alarm.
      • 7-112. Duties of firefighters.
      • 7-113. Firemen’s relief association.
      • 7-114. Membership.
      • 7-115. Record of membership.
      • 7-116. Law enforcement assistance.
      • 7-117. Explosive transportation vehicle; standing in streets.
      • 7-118. Fire guards.
      • 7-119. Burning of solid waste.
    • Article 2. Fire Prevention
      • 7-201. Fire prevention code incorporated.
      • 7-202. Same; enforcement.
      • 7-203. Same; amendments.
      • 7-204. Open burning.
      • 7-205. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
      • 7-206. Keeping of packing materials.
      • 7-207. Storage of ashes.
      • 7-208. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
      • 7-209. Fire hazards generally.
      • 7-210. Same; inspections to discover.
      • 7-211. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
      • 7-212. Same; service of order; records.
    • Article 3. Fireworks
      • 7-301. Fireworks defined.
      • 7-302. Fireworks prohibited.
      • 7-303. Discharge of fireworks.
      • 7-304. Sale of fireworks.
      • 7-305. Penalties.
      • 7-306. Confiscation of fireworks.
  • CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • Article 1. Health Officer
      • 8-101. 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. City superintendent; 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, 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. Oil Field Wastes
      • 8-701. Noxious substances to be removed.
      • 8-702. Regulation of waste.
      • 8-703. Surface disposal unlawful.
      • 8-704. Tanks to be used.
      • 8-705. Solidified wastes.
      • 8-706. Subsurface formations.
      • 8-707. Scope of article.
      • 8-708. Slush ponds.
      • 8-709. Powers of mayor.
      • 8-710. Penalty.
    • Article 8. Storage of Anhydrous Ammonia
      • 8-801. Unlawful storage of anhydrous ammonia.
      • 8-802. Same; violation.
    • Article 9. Insurance Proceeds Lien
      • 8-901. Scope and application.
      • 8-902. Lien created.
      • 8-903. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-904. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-905. Procedure.
      • 8-906. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-907. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-908. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-909. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-910. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-911. Insurers; liability.
    • Article 10. Demolition of Nonresidential Structures
      • 8-1001. Compliance with chapter and other provisions of code.
      • 8-1002. Bond required.
      • 8-1003. Work to be completed in twelve months.
      • 8-1004. Hearings on violation.
      • 8-1005. Chapter does not affect franchises or contracts.
      • 8-1006. Demolition or removal permit required.
      • 8-1007. Demolition or removal permit application.
      • 8-1008. Demolition or removal abandoned sewer and sewage disposal facilities.
      • 8-1009. Demolition or removal; site to be leveled and free of debris.
      • 8-1010. Demolition or removal; fee.
      • 8-1011. Demolition or removal; notice of completion; final inspection; approval.
    • Article 11. Rental Property Standards of Housing
      • 8-1101. Title.
      • 8-1102. Purpose.
      • 8-1103. Scope.
      • 8-1104. Application to existing buildings and struc1ures.
      • 8-1105. Definitions.
      • 8-1106. Substandard buildings.
      • 8-1107. Sanitation.
      • 8-1108. Insects and rodents.
      • 8-1109. Sanitation facilities.
      • 8-1110. Structural requirements.
      • 8-1111. Mechanical requirements.
      • 8-1112. Substandard buildings.
      • 8-1113. Violations.
      • 8-1114. Enforcement.
      • 8-1115. Appeal to city council.
  • 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.
    • Article 2. Court Appointed Attorneys
      • 9-201. Board of indigent defense attorneys established.
      • 9-202. Right to court appointed attorney.
      • 9-203. Appointment of attorney.
      • 9-204. Determination of indigency; affidavit required.
      • 9-205. Same; court determination.
      • 9-206. Assessment of costs.
      • 9-207. Same; notification to defendant.
      • 9-208. Compensation to attorney.
  • CHAPTER 10. POLICE
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 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.
      • 11-102. Same; sections deleted.
      • 11-103. Same; amendments.
    • Article 2. Local Regulations
      • 11-201. Electric fences.
      • 11-202. Public urination.
    • Article 3. Possession of Cigarettes or Tobacco Products by Minors
      • 11-301. Definitions.
      • 11-302. Unlawful acts.
      • 11-303. Violations.
    • Article 4. Noise
      • 11-401. Excessive noise.
      • 11-402. Classification and measurement of noise.
      • 11-403. Excessive Noise Levels.
      • 11-404. Exceptions.
      • 11-405. Enforcement and Penalties.
    • Article 5. Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia
      • 11-501. Definitions.
      • 11-502. Possession of marijuana.
      • 11-503. Possession of drug paraphernalia.
    • Article 6. Curfew
      • 11-601. Curfew created for minors.
      • 11-602. Parental or legal guardian responsibility.
      • 11-603. Exceptions.
      • 11-604. Penalties.
  • 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. 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.
    • Article 2. Public Dump
      • 12-201. Regulation.
      • 12-202. Definitions.
      • 12-203. No open burning.
      • 12-204. Unlawful burning and dumping.
      • 12-205. Hours of operation.
      • 12-206. Burning supervisor.
      • 12-207. Section 12-208 limited in application.
      • 12-208. Public dump closed.
      • 12-209. Lease authorized.
    • Article 3. Tomorrow Committee
      • 12-301. Tomorrow committee; established.
      • 12-302. Membership.
      • 12-303. Duties.
      • 12-304. Authority.
      • 12-305. Fund.
    • Article 4. Excavation
      • 12-401. Excavation permit.
      • 12-402. Same; bond.
      • 12-403. Same; filed.
      • 12-404. Same; barricades.
      • 12-405. Same; unlawful acts.
      • 12-406. Cutting curbs; pavement.
  • CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
    • Article 1. Sidewalks
      • 13-101. Permit required.
      • 13-102. Sidewalk grade.
      • 13-103. Same; specifications.
      • 13-104. Same, new construction.
      • 13-105. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
      • 13-106. 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 streets.
      • 13-213. Burning in streets.
      • 13-214. Throwing in streets.
      • 13-215. Hauling loose material.
      • 13-116. Litter.
    • Article 3. Trees and Shrubs
      • 13-301. Public tree care.
      • 13-302. Diseased trees; determination.
      • 13-303. Same; notice service.
      • 13-304. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
      • 13-305. Same; prevent spread of disease.
      • 13-306. Dangerous, dead or diseased trees on private property.
      • 13-307. Trees on public property; cost borne by adjoining property owner.
      • 13-308. Costs on tax rolls.
      • 13-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
      • 13-310. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
    • Article 3a. Community Forestry Program
      • 13-3a01. Definitions.
      • 13-3a02. Creation and establishment of a city tree board.
      • 13-3a03. Term of office.
      • 13-3a04. Compensation.
      • 13-3a05. Duties and responsibilities.
      • 13-3a06. Operation.
      • 13-3a07. Street tree species to be planted.
      • 13-3a08. Spacing and distances.
      • 13-3a09. Distances and clearance for planting.
      • 13-3a10. Public tree care.
      • 13-3a11. Permit required.
      • 13-3a12. Tree topping.
      • 13-3a13. Clearances over streets and walkways.
      • 13-3a14. Dead or diseased tree removal.
      • 13-3a15. Removal of stumps.
      • 13-3a16. Interference with the tree board.
      • 13-3a17. Access.
      • 13-3a18. Arborist license and bond.
      • 13-3a19. Review by city council.
      • 13-3a20. 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.
      • 13-406. Snow removal from sidewalks surrounding the city square.
      • 13-407. Sidewalk display of seasonal goods.
  • CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
    • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
      • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
      • 14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
      • 14-104. Same; deletion.
      • 14-105. Same; amendment.
      • 14-106. Same; careless driving.
      • 14-107. Same; J turns.
      • 14-108. Same; screeching or spinning of tires or wheels.
      • 14-109. Same; driving through high water
      • 14-110. Same; driving around barricades.
    • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
      • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
      • 14-202. Parking vehicles more than 72 hours.
      • 14-203. Truck routes.
    • 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. Bicycles
      • 14-401. Sidewalks; parking on prohibited.
      • 14-402. Parking in racks.
      • 14-403. Riding on sidewalks in business district.
      • 14-404. Licenses.
    • Article 5. All-Terrain Vehicle and Off-Road Vehicle Operation
      • 14-501. Definitions.
      • 14-502. Operation.
      • 14-503. Violations.
    • Article 6. Golf Carts
      • 14-601. Operation of golf carts.
      • 14-602. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty
      • 14-603. Same; definition.
      • 14-604. Same; penalty.
      • 14-605. Same; display of slow-moving vehicle emblem.
      • 14-606. Same; insurance required; penalty.
      • 14-607. Same; registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
    • Article 7. Work Site Utility Vehicles
      • 14-701. Operation of work-site utility vehicles; penalty.
      • 14-702. Roadways laned for traffic.
      • 14-703. Valid driver’s license required; penalty.
      • 14-704. Registration.
    • Article 8. Emergency Snow Routes/Removal Operations
      • 14-801. Purpose.
      • 14-802. Declaration of traffic emergency.
      • 14-803. Notice.
      • 14-804. Removal of parked vehicles.
      • 14-805. Emergency snow routes established.
      • 14-806. Penalty.
    • Article 9. Parking of Overweight Vehicles Prohibited
      • 14-901. Definitions.
      • 14-902. Violation; defined.
      • 14-903. Notice.
      • 14-904. Failure to comply; 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. Termination of service.
      • 15-107. Transfer of utility account from deceased persons.
    • 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. Meters.
      • 15-212. Same; testing.
      • 15-213. Tampering with meter.
      • 15-214. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
      • 15-215. Reconnection charge.
      • 15-216. Reserved.
      • 15-217. Interrupt service.
      • 15-218. Prohibited acts.
      • 15-219. Wasting water.
      • 15-220. Right of access.
      • 15-221. Rates.
      • 15-222. Reserved.
      • 15-223. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
      • 15-224. Use during fire.
      • 15-225. General information.
      • 15-226. Definitions.
      • 15-227. Requirements.
      • 15-228. Installation.
      • 15-229. Maintenance and repair.
      • 15-230. Penalties and fines.
      • 15-231. New well drilling; requirements.
      • 15-232. Same; permit required.
      • 15-233. Same; additional standards.
      • 15-234. Same; penalties.
    • Article 3. Electricity
      • 15-301. Short title.
      • 15-302. General rules.
      • 15-303. Applications.
      • 15-304. Resale.
      • 15-305. Separate contracts.
      • 15-306. Reserved.
      • 15-307. Reconnection charge.
      • 15-308. Meter reading.
      • 15-309. Departments obligation.
      • 15-310. Consumer’s obligation.
      • 15-311. Service and meter regulations.
      • 15-312. Service drops.
      • 15-313. Service entrances.
      • 15-314. Meter bases.
      • 15-315. Service.
      • 15-316. Same.
      • 15-317. Wiring.
      • 15-318. Liability.
      • 15-319. Characteristics of service.
      • 15-320. Large motors.
      • 13-321. Definitions.
      • 15-322. Connections and disconnections.
      • 15-323. Residential user rate.
      • 15-324. Commercial user rate.
      • 15-325. Supplemental generation user rate.
      • 15-326. Energy cost adjustment.
      • 15-327. Monthly meter charge.
      • 15-328. Application of rates.
      • 15-329. Net metering policy and procedures for customer-owned renewable energy resources.
    • Article 4. Sewers
      • 15-401. Commercial or industrial; sewer service.
      • 15-402. Connection meet requirements.
      • 15-403. Application approval.
      • 15-404. Applicant subject to regulations and charges.
      • 15-405. Sewer connections required.
      • 15-406. City may connect; contract.
      • 15-407. Temporary financing by city.
      • 15-408. Money received from special assessment.
      • 15-409. Sewer service charge necessary.
      • 15-410. Natural outlet.
      • 15-411. Definitions.
      • 15-412. Roof, foundation drains.
      • 15-413. Stormwater discharges.
      • 15-414. Prohibited discharges.
      • 15-415. Same; possible exceptions.
      • 15-416. Review prior to discharge.
      • 15-417. Grease and oil traps.
      • 15-418. Preliminary treatment facilities.
      • 15-419. Manhole required.
      • 15-420. Measurements and tests.
      • 15-421. Special agreements.
      • 15-422. Certain definitions.
      • 15-423. User charge system.
      • 15-424. Authority to disconnect service.
      • 15-425. Notice.
      • 15-426. Continuing prohibited discharges.
      • 15-427. Penalty.
      • 15-428. Inspections.
      • 15-429. Collection; liens.
      • 15-430. Discontinuance of service.
      • 15-431. Costs.
      • 15-432. Unlawful deposits.
      • 15-433. Unlawful discharges.
      • 15-434. Septic tanks, etc.
      • 15-435. Public sewer connection required.
      • 15-436. Same; exception.
      • 15-437. Private sewage disposal systems; construction.
      • 15-438. Same; inspection.
      • 15-439. Same; requirements.
      • 15-440. Same; when public sewer becomes available.
      • 15-441. Same; operation.
      • 15-442. Same; additional requirements.
      • 15-443. Same; cleaning.
      • 15-444. Public sewers; connections.
      • 15-445. Building sewer permits.
      • 15-446. Sewer connections; costs.
      • 15-447. Building sewer connections.
      • 15-448. Use of old building sewers.
      • 15-449. Building sewer; construction standards.
      • 15-450. Same; elevation.
      • 15-451. Same; surface water drain prohibited.
      • 15-452. Sewer connections; requirements.
      • 15-453. Supervision of sewer connections.
      • 15-454. Excavation standards.
      • 15-455. Discharge characteristics.
      • 15-456. Tampering with sewers.
      • 15-457. Right of entry.
      • 15-458. Sewer damages.
    • 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. Closed vehicle.
      • 15-517. Rules and regulations.
      • 15-518. Failure to secure license.
      • 15-519. Charges.
      • 15-520. Billing.
      • 15-521. Same; delinquent account.
    • Article 6. Water Conservation
      • 15-601. Purpose.
      • 15-602. Definitions.
      • 15-603. Need for conservation.
      • 15-604. Voluntary conservation measures.
      • 15-605. Mandatory conservation measures.
      • 15-606. Emergency water rates.
      • 15-607. Regulations.
      • 15-608. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
      • 15-609. 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. Zoning Regulations
      • 16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
      • 16-202. Official map.
      • 16-203. Jurisdiction.
      • 16-204. Violations.
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • Charter Ordinance No. 1
    • Charter Ordinance No. 2
    • Charter Ordinance No. 3
    • Charter Ordinance No. 4
    • Charter Ordinance No. 5
    • 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
    • Charter Ordinance No. 18
    • Charter Ordinance No. 19
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • Ordinance No. 1095-24
  • APPENDIX C – ZONING REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. Title, Purpose, Authority and Jurisdiction
      • 1-100. Title.
      • 1-101. Purpose.
      • 1-102. Authority.
      • 1-103. Zoning Jurisdiction.
    • Article 2. Interpretation, Construction and Definitions
      • 2-100. Rules of Interpretation.
      • 2-101. Rules of Construction.
      • 2-102. Definitions.
    • Article 3. General Provisions
      • 3-100. Activities Governed by these Regulations.
      • 3-101. Districts, Zoning Maps and Boundaries.
      • 3-102. General Requirements for All Zoning Districts.
      • 3-103. Supplemental Requirements.
      • 3-104. Screening and Landscaping.
    • Article 4. Zoning Districts
      • 4-100. Permitted Uses in All Districts.
      • 4-101. R-1 Single-Family Residential District.
      • 4-102. R-2 Multiple-Family Residential District.
      • 4-103. C-1 Central Business District.
      • 4-104. C-2 General Business District.
      • 4-105. I-1 Industrial District.
      • 4-106. P-O Protective Overlay District.
    • Article 5. Off-Street Parking and Loading
      • 5-100. Off-Street Parking.
      • 5-101. Required Parking Spaces.
      • 5-102. Conditional Use for Parking.
      • 5-103. Off-Street Loading and Unloading.
    • Article 6. Accessory Uses, Temporary Uses and Home Occupations
      • 6-100. Accessory Uses Authorization.
      • 6-101. Temporary Uses Permitted.
      • 6-102. Home Occupations Authorization.
    • Article 7. Signs
      • 7-100. Sign Permits.
      • 7-101. Classification of Signs.
      • 7-102. General Standards.
      • 7-103. Exemptions.
      • 7-104. District Regulations.
    • Article 8. Nonconforming Lots, Structures and Uses
      • 8-100. Purpose.
      • 8-101. Nonconforming Lots of Record.
      • 8-102. Nonconforming Structures.
      • 8-103. Nonconforming Uses.
      • 8-104. Nonconforming Residential Structures.
      • 8-105. Nonconforming Nonresidential Structures and Uses.
      • 8-106. Status of Existing Special and Conditional Uses.
      • 8-107. Registration of Nonconformities and Exemptions.
    • Article 9. Administration and Enforcement
      • 9-100. Office of the Zoning Administrator.
      • 9-101. Zoning Permits and Occupancy Certificates.*
      • 9-102. Enforcement and Liability.
      • 9-103. Violations.
      • 9-104. Fees.
      • 9-105. Reports.
    • Article 10. Board of Zoning Appeals
      • 10-100. Authorization.
      • 10-101. General Procedures.
      • 10-102. Jurisdiction.
      • 10-103. Notice of Hearing.
      • 10-104. Conduct of Hearing.
      • 10-105. Finality and Judicial Review of Decisions.
      • 10-106. Appeals.
      • 10-107. Variances.
      • 10-108. Conditional Uses.
    • Article 11. Amendments
      • 11-100. General Provisions for Amendments and Special Uses.
      • 11-101. Special Uses.
      • 11-102. Project Review.
      • 11-103. Filing of Protest.
      • 11-104. Adoption of Amendments or Special Uses by the Governing Body.
      • 11-105. Annual Review.
      • 11-106. Judicial Review.
    • Article 12. Severability and Effective Date
      • 12-100. Severability.
      • 12-101. Effective Date.
    • Appendix. Table of Comparability for Zoning Districts