• CODE OF THE CITY OF MOUNDRIDGE, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 888
    • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
    • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
    • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • CHAPTER I. 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. Same; powers generally.
      • 1-203. Meetings.
      • 1-204. Quorum.
      • 1-205. Powers of the mayor.
      • 1-206. President of the council.
      • 1-207. Vacancies in governing body; how filled.
      • 1-208. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
    • 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 agent.
      • 1-309. Assistant city clerk.
      • 1-310. City treasurer.
      • 1-311. City attorney.
      • 1-312. City engineer.
      • 1-313. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-314. Conflict of interest.
      • 1-315. Code of ethics.
      • 1-316. Employee benefits contribution fund.
    • ARTICLE 4. CITY ADMINISTRATOR
      • 1-401. City administrator.
      • 1-402. Powers, duties and responsibilities of city administrator.
      • 1-403. Orders and reports.
    • 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. Requests to be directed to custodians.
      • 1-610. Fee administration.
      • 1-611. Inspection fee.
      • 1-612. Copying fee.
      • 1-613. Prepayment of fees.
      • 1-614. 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. Transient guest tax.
      • 1-802. Public building commission.
      • 1-803. Neighborhood Revitalization.
  • CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
    • ARTICLE 1. DOGS
      • 2-101. License required.
      • 2-102. Keeping and harboring defined.
      • 2-103. Registration, dog tag.
      • 2-104. Anti-rabies vaccination required.
      • 2-105. License tax; fees.
      • 2-106. Running at large prohibited.
      • 2-107. Impounding of unlicensed dogs and dogs running at large; penalties.
      • 2-108. Breaking pound.
      • 2-109. Citation alternative.
      • 2-110. Capture/destruction.
      • 2-111. Killing of unredeemed dogs.
      • 2-112. Barking dogs; fees.
    • ARTICLE 2. CATS
      • 2-201. Keeping and harboring defined.
      • 2-202. Antirabies vaccination required.
      • 2-203. Vaccination tags.
      • 2-204. Impounding unvaccinated cats.
    • ARTICLE 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 2-301. Animal cruelty.
      • 2-302. Certain animals prohibited.
      • 2-303. Fowl.
      • 2-304. Kennel.
      • 2-305. Number of dogs and cats allowed.
  • CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 3-101. Definitions.
      • 3-102. Restriction on location.
      • 3-103. Minors on premises.
      • 3-104. Consumption on public property.
      • 3-104a. Sidewalk cafes in downtown business area.
      • 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.
      • 3-201a. Definition of enhanced cereal malt beverage.
      • 3-202. Application.
      • 3-202a. License application procedures.
      • 3-203. License granted; denied.
      • 3-204. License to be posted.
      • 3-205. License, disqualification.
      • 3-206. Restriction upon location.
      • 3-207. License fee.
      • 3-208. Suspension of license.
      • 3-209. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
      • 3-210. Same; appeal.
      • 3-211. Change of location.
      • 3-212. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
      • 3-213. Business regulations.
      • 3-214. Prohibited conduct on premises.
      • 3-215. Sanitary conditions required.
      • 3-216. Minors on premises.
    • ARTICLE 3. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
      • 3-301. Sale of retail liquor.
    • 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 IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • ARTICLE 1. FEES FOR BUILDING PERMITS
      • 4-101. Fees for building permits.
    • 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.
    • ARTICLE 3. ELECTRICAL CODE
      • 4-301. Definitions.
      • 4-302. National electrical code incorporated.
      • 4-303. Additional provisions.
      • 4-304. Building official; authority.
      • 4-305. Electrical inspector; appointment.
      • 4-306. Same; duties.
      • 4-307. Same; powers.
      • 4-308. Same; right of entry.
      • 4-309. Clarification; modification.
      • 4-310. Electrical permit required; application; approval.
      • 4-311. Same; application information required.
      • 4-312. Same; plans and specifications.
      • 4-313. Same; fees.
      • 4-314. Same; posting.
      • 4-315. Request for inspection.
      • 4-316. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
      • 4-317. Certificate of approval.
      • 4-318. Connection to installations.
      • 4-319. Reinspection.
      • 4-320. Condemnation; appeal.
      • 4-321. Interference by unauthorized person.
    • ARTICLE 4. PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTING CODE
      • 4-401. Definition of plumbing.
      • 4-402. International plumbing code incorporated.
      • 4-403. Additional provisions.
      • 4-404. Building official; authority.
      • 4-405. Plumbing inspector; appointment.
      • 4-406. Same; duties.
      • 4-407. Same; powers.
      • 4-408. Same; right of entry.
      • 4-409. Clarification; modification.
      • 4-410. Plumbing permit required; exception.
      • 4-411. Same; application information required.
      • 4-412. Same; plans and specifications.
      • 4-413. Same; fees.
      • 4-414. Same; posting.
      • 4-415. Request for inspection.
      • 4-416. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
      • 4-417. Certificate of approval.
      • 4-418. Connection to gas or water supply.
      • 4-419. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 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. RESIDENTIAL CODE
      • 4-601. International residential code incorporated.
      • 4-602. Office of inspection.
      • 4-603. Deletions to the international building code and international residential code.
      • 4-604. Amendments to the international residential code.
      • 4-605. Violations and penalties.
    • ARTICLE 7. MOBILE HOME PARKS
      • 4-701. Finding of public necessity.
      • 4-702. Definitions.
      • 4-703. Permit.
      • 4-704. Application fee.
      • 4-705. Application for permit.
      • 4-706. Non-conforming use.
      • 4-707. Mobile home park plan.
      • 4-708. Boundary barrier.
      • 4-709. Utilities.
      • 4-710. Skirting.
      • 4-711. Sanitation.
      • 4-712. Registration.
      • 4-713. Revocation of permit.
      • 4-714. Location of mobile homes.
    • ARTICLE 8. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF GAS LINES
      • 4-801. Policy.
      • 4-802. Removal/replacement, when.
      • 4-803. Costs.
      • 4-804. Enforcement.
      • 4-805. Voluntary action by customer.
      • 4-806. Building codes; inspection.
    • ARTICLE 9. MECHANICAL CODE
      • 4-901. Mechanical code incorporated.
      • 4-902. Violations and penalties.
  • CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL REGULATIONS AND LICENSES
      • 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. SCRAP METAL DEALERS
      • 5-301. Scrap metal dealers; registration required.
      • 5-302. Same; definitions.
      • 5-303. Same; registration; application; fees; penalty.
      • 5-304. Same; issuance of registration; renewal; renewal fees.
      • 5-305. Same; penalty.
      • 5-306. Same; exception.
      • 5-307. Same; issuance; disqualification.
      • 5-308. Same; suspension or revocation of registration.
    • ARTICLE 4. DRILLING OF OIL AND GAS WELLS
      • 5-401. Definitions.
      • 5-402. Drilling prohibited without a permit; fees.
      • 5-403. Drilling units, combined units, and production units; established.
      • 5-404. Location of wells on production units.
      • 5-405. Permit - evidence prerequisite for granting.
      • 5-406. Insurance requirements.
      • 5-407. Issuance of permit; pooling of interests effected thereby.
      • 5-408. Additional requirements authorized when.
      • 5-409. Drilling and production specifications; compliance required.
      • 5-410. Participation by owners of unleased lands or by lessees other than permittee.
      • 5-411. Permit; conditions for termination and cancellation.
      • 5-412. Penalties.
      • 5-413. Saving clause.
  • CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. GOVERNING BODY
      • 6-101. Conduct of election.
      • 6-102. Hours of voting.
      • 6-103. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
      • 6-104. Election of mayor and council.
      • 6-105. Candidacy.
  • CHAPTER VII. 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. International fire code incorporated.
      • 7-202. Same; enforcement.
      • 7-203. Same; amendments.
      • 7-204. Open burning. (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.
      • 7-214. Sprinkler systems incorporated.
      • 7-215. Violations and penalties.
    • 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 for sale of fireworks required; fee; issuance.
      • 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.
    • ARTICLE 4. FIRE LIMITS
      • 7-401. Fire limits established.
  • CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • ARTICLE 1. HEALTH NUISANCES
      • 8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
      • 8-102. Public officer.
      • 8-103. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-104. Same; right of entry.
      • 8-105. Order of violation.
      • 8-106. Same; contents.
      • 8-107. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-108. Abatement.
      • 8-109. Hearing.
      • 8-110. Costs assessed.
    • ARTICLE 2. JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
      • 8-201. Findings of governing body.
      • 8-202. Definitions.
      • 8-203. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
      • 8-204. Public officer.
      • 8-205. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-206. Same; right of entry.
      • 8-207. Order of violation.
      • 8-208. Same; contents.
      • 8-209. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-210. Abatement.
      • 8-211. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
      • 8-212. Hearing.
      • 8-213. Costs assessed.
    • ARTICLE 3. WEEDS
      • 8-301. Weeds to be removed.
      • 8-302. Definitions.
      • 8-303. Public officer; notice to remove.
      • 8-304. Abatement; assessment of costs.
      • 8-305. Right of entry.
      • 8-306. Unlawful interference.
      • 8-307. Noxious weeds.
      • 8-308. Grass/weed clippings.
    • ARTICLE 4. MINIMUM HOUSING CODE
      • 8-401. Title.
      • 8-402. General.
      • 8-403. Declaration of policy.
      • 8-404. Definitions.
      • 8-405. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
      • 8-406. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
      • 8-407. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
      • 8-408. Designation of unfit dwellings.
      • 8-409. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
      • 8-410. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
      • 8-411. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
      • 8-412. Notice of violations; procedures.
      • 8-413. Public officer; authority.
      • 8-414. Governing body; authority.
      • 8-415. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
      • 8-416. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
      • 8-417. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
      • 8-418. Governing body; appeals.
      • 8-419. Right of petition.
    • ARTICLE 5. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
      • 8-501. Purpose.
      • 8-502. Definitions.
      • 8-503. Enforcing officer; duties.
      • 8-504. Procedure; petition.
      • 8-505. Same; notice.
      • 8-506. Same; publication.
      • 8-507. Same; hearing, order.
      • 8-508. Duty of owner.
      • 8-509. Same; failure to comply.
      • 8-510. Same; make site safe.
      • 8-511. Assessment of costs.
      • 8-512. Immediate hazard.
      • 8-513. Appeals from order.
      • 8-514. Scope of article.
    • ARTICLE 6. ENVIRONMENTAL CODE
      • 8-601. Title.
      • 8-602. Legislative finding of fact.
      • 8-603. Purpose.
      • 8-604. Rules of construction.
      • 8-605. Definitions.
      • 8-606. Public officer.
      • 8-607. Enforcement standards.
      • 8-608. Unlawful acts.
      • 8-609. Order of violation.
      • 8-610. Penalty.
      • 8-611. Abatement.
      • 8-612. Hearing.
      • 8-613. Appeals.
      • 8-614. Costs assessed.
      • 8-615. Construction.
    • ARTICLE 7. INSURANCE PROCEEDS FUND
      • 8-701. Scope and application.
      • 8-702. Lien created.
      • 8-703. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-704. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-705. Procedure.
      • 8-706. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-708. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-709. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-711. Insurers; liability.
    • ARTICLE 8. TREES AND SHRUBBERY
      • 8-801. Tree branches; trimming.
      • 8-802. Removal of dead trees in parkings.
      • 8-803. Notice to owners and occupants.
      • 8-804. Tree limbs.
      • 8-805. Trimming of hedges.
      • 8-806. Evidence of insects or plant disease; notice.
      • 8-807. Fruit trees.
  • CHAPTER IX. 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 X. 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.
  • CHAPTER XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • ARTICLE 1. UNIFORM OFFENSE CODE
      • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL PROVISIONS
      • 11-201. Window peeping.
      • 11-202. Loud noises generally prohibited.
      • 11-203. Loud sound amplification in vehicles prohibited.
      • 11-204. Bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, and skateboards.
      • 11-205. Curfew for certain minor children.
      • 11-206. Loitering.
      • 11-207. Drug paraphernalia and simulated controlled substances, definition.
      • 11-208. Possession of drug paraphernalia and simulated controlled substances.
      • 11-209. Marijuana and Tetrahydrocannabinol.
  • CHAPTER XII. 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. Reserved.
      • 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. Rules of operation.
    • ARTICLE 2. PARK ADVISORY BOARD
      • 12-201. Park Advisory Board established.
      • 12-202. Same; membership.
      • 12-203. Same; vacancies; how filled.
      • 12-204. Same; removal of members due to non-attendance.
      • 12-205. Purpose of park board.
      • 12-206. Regular meetings.
      • 12-207. Same; conduct of business.
      • 12-208. Duties.
    • ARTICLE 3. LAND BANK
      • 12-301. Purpose.
      • 12-302. Definitions.
      • 12-303. Land Bank Board of Trustees; Appointment, Terms and Dissolution.
      • 12-304. Land Bank Board of Trustees; Powers and Duties.
      • 12-305. Land Bank Board; Organization.
      • 12-306. Land Bank; Operational Requirements.
  • CHAPTER XIII. 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. Concrete surface on driveways.
    • ARTICLE 3. TREES AND SHRUBS
      • 13-301. Public tree and shrub 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.
    • 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 XIV. TRAFFIC
    • ARTICLE 1. STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
      • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
      • 14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
      • 14-201. Careless driving.
      • 14-202. Tractors and heavy machinery.
      • 14-203. Speed of railroad trains.
      • 14-204. Downtown parking.
      • 14-205. Parking of certain trucks, busses, recreational vehicles and trailers.
      • 14-206. Truck routes.
      • 14-207. Left turns.
      • 14-208. U-turns.
      • 14-209. Illegal backing.
      • 14-210. All-terrain vehicles.
    • 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. GOLF CARTS, POCKET BIKES AND MOTORIZED SCOOTERS
      • 14-401. Golf carts operations generally.
      • 14-402. Definitions.
      • 14-403. Terms and conditions of operating golf carts.
      • 14-404. Other laws applicable.
      • 14-405. Pocket bikes and motorized scooters prohibited.
      • 14-406. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 15-101. Water, electric, and gas department.
      • 15-102. Utility superintendent.
      • 15-103. Duties of the City Clerk
      • 15-104. Application for Service.
      • 15-105. Deposits to Secure Payment of Bills
      • 15-106. Separate Service for Each Property
      • 15-107. Responsibilities to Furnish and Install Services
      • 15-108. Location of Meters
      • 15-109. Testing meters
      • 15-110. Illegal acts
      • 15-111. Molesting or Injuring Utility system
      • 15-112. Care of Meters
      • 15-113. Utility bills; delinquent accounts.
      • 15-114. Damage to city utility systems.
      • 15-115. Special charges.
    • ARTICLE 2. WATER
      • 15-201. Water rates and charges.
      • 15-202. Same; hydrants and sprinklers outside the city limits.
      • 15-203. Same; rates outside city limits.
      • 15-204. Fluoridation of water.
      • 15-205. Initial connection charges.
      • 15-206. Backflow and cross connections.
    • ARTICLE 3. SEWER USER CHARGES
      • 15-301. Purpose.
      • 15-302. Definitions.
      • 15-303. User charge system.
      • 15-304. User charge rates.
      • 15-304A. Extra strength charge.
      • 15-305. Billing procedures.
      • 15-306. Review and notification.
      • 15-307. Initial connection charges and procedures.
    • ARTICLE 4. REGULATING THE USE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SEWERS AND DRAINS
      • 15-401. Definitions.
      • 15-402. Use of public and private sewers and drains.
      • 15-403. Private wastewater disposal.
      • 15-404. Installation and connection of building sewers and drains.
      • 15-405. Discharge criteria.
      • 15-406. Vandalism.
      • 15-407. Inspection.
      • 15-408. User charges.
    • ARTICLE 5. ELECTRIC
      • 15-501. Classes of service.
      • 15-502. System of charges.
      • 15-503. Rates and charges.
      • 15-504. Initial connection charges.
      • 15-505. Net metering policy and interconnection standards.
    • ARTICLE 6. NATURAL GAS
      • 15-601. Natural gas rates.
      • 15-602. Effective billing date.
      • 15-603. Same; negotiated rates.
      • 15-604. Initial connection charges.
    • ARTICLE 7. SOLID WASTE
      • 15-701. Refuse collection service charge.
    • ARTICLE 8. WATER CONSERVATION
      • 15-801. Purpose.
      • 15-802. Definitions.
      • 15-803. Water conservation program.
      • 15-804. Voluntary conservation measures.
      • 15-805. Mandatory conservation measures.
      • 15-806. Emergency water rates.
      • 15-807. Regulations.
      • 15-808. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
      • 15-809. Emergency termination.
      • 15-810. Severability.
  • CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • ARTICLE 1. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
      • 16-101. Commission re-establishment.
      • 16-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
      • 16-103. Meetings, officers and records.
      • 16-104. Powers and duties.
      • 16-105. Board of zoning appeals.
      • 16-106. Budget.
    • ARTICLE 2. ZONING REGULATIONS
      • 16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 3. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
      • 16-301. Regulations incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 4. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
      • 16-401. Floodplain management ordinance incorporated
    • ARTICLE 5. AIRPORT HAZARD ZONING ORDINANCE
      • 16-501. Short title.
      • 16-502. Definitions.
      • 16-503. Airport zones.
      • 16-504. Airport zone height limitation.
      • 16-505. Use restrictions.
      • 16-506. Nonconforming uses.
      • 16-507. Permits.
      • 16-508. Enforcement.
      • 16-509. Airport zoning commission.
      • 16-510. Appeals.
      • 16-511. Judicial review.
      • 16-512. Penalties.
      • 16-513. Conflicting regulations.
      • 16-514. Severability.
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 3
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 4
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 5 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 6
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 7
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 8
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 9
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 10
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 11
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • ORDINANCE NO. 608 (CABLE TV)
    • ORDINANCE NO. 621 (TELEPHONE)
    • ORDINANCE NO. 830 (CABLE TV)
    • ORDINANCE NO. 913 / 919 (TELECOM)
    • ORDINANCE NO. 923 (TELECOM)