• CODE OF THE CITY OF OSBORNE, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. [ADOPTION ORDINANCE NUMBER]
    • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
    • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
    • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • CHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATION
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 1-101. Code designated.
      • 1-102. Definitions.
      • 1-103. Existing ordinances.
      • 1-104. Effect of repeal.
      • 1-105. Catchlines of sections.
      • 1-106. Parenthetical and reference matter.
      • 1-107. Amendments; repeal.
      • 1-108. Ordinances.
      • 1-109. Same; subject and title; amendment.
      • 1-110. Same; publication.
      • 1-111. Same; ordinance book.
      • 1-112. Resolutions, motions.
      • 1-113. City records.
      • 1-114. Altering code.
      • 1-115. Scope of application.
      • 1-116. General penalty.
      • 1-117. Severability.
    • Article 2. Governing Body
      • 1-201. Governing body.
      • 1-202. Same; powers generally.
      • 1-203. Same; meetings.
      • 1-204. Same; quorum.
      • 1-205. Powers of the mayor
      • 1-206. President of the council.
      • 1-207. Administrative powers.
      • 1-208. Vacancies in governing body; how filled.
      • 1-209. Compensation.
      • 1-210. Expenses.
      • 1-211. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
      • 1-212. Code of ethics.
    • Article 3. Officers and Employees
      • 1-301. Appointment.
      • 1-302. Employees.
      • 1-303. Removal.
      • 1-304. Vacancy in office.
      • 1-305. City clerk.
      • 1-306. Same; fiscal records.
      • 1-307. Same; seal; oaths.
      • 1-308. Same; withholding agents.
      • 1-309. Same; business hours.
      • 1-310. City treasurer.
      • 1-311. City attorney; office; duties.
      • 1-312. City engineer.
      • 1-313. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-314. Conflict of interest.
    • Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
      • 1-401. Personnel policies and guidelines.
      • 1-402. Employee benefit fund.
    • 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. Contracted Debt Collection
      • 1-801. Contracted collection agency services; collection of delinquent accounts; assessment of collection costs and 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 animals.
      • 2-110. Same, special permit required.
      • 2-111. Animal traps.
      • 2-212. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
      • 2-113. Noisy animals.
      • 2-113A. Animal confines; shelters.
      • 2-114. Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens.
      • 2-115. Death of animals.
      • 2-116. Vicious animals.
      • 2-117. Running at large.
      • 2-118. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
      • 2-119. Redemption of impounded animals.
      • 2-120. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
      • 2-120a. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
      • 2-121. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
      • 2-122. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
      • 2-123. Emergency; proclamation.
      • 2-124. Kennel licenses.
    • 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.
  • CHAPTER 3. BEVERAGES
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 3-101. Definitions.
      • 3-102. Restriction on location.
      • 3-103. Minors on premises.
      • 3-105. Public sale; consumption on public property.
      • 3-106. Open container.
      • 3-107. Consumption while driving.
      • 3-108. Identification card.
      • 3-109. Underage purchaser.
    • Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
      • 3-201. Definition.
      • 3-202. License issued by the city.
      • 3-203. License required of retailer.
      • 3-204. Application.
      • 3-205. License application procedures.
      • 3-206. License granted; denied.
      • 3-207. License to be posted.
      • 3-208. License, disqualification.
      • 3-209. Restriction upon location.
      • 3-210. License fee.
      • 3-211. Suspension of license.
      • 3-212. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
      • 3-213. Same; appeal.
      • 3-214. Change of location.
      • 3-215. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
      • 3-216. Business regulations.
      • 3-217. Prohibited conduct on premises.
      • 3-218. Sanitary conditions required.
      • 3-219. Sanitary conditions required.
      • 3-220. Permit required.
      • 3-221. Permit fee.
      • 3-222. City temporary permit.
      • 3-223. Permit regulations.
    • Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor
      • 3-301. State license required.
      • 3-302. Occupational tax.
      • 3-303. Posting of receipt.
      • 3-304. Hours of sale.
      • 3-305. Business regulations.
      • 3-306. Restrictions on location.
    • Article 4. Private Clubs
      • 3-401. License required.
      • 3-402. License fee.
      • 3-403. Business regulations.
    • Article 5. Drinking Establishments
      • 3-501. License required.
      • 3-502. License fee.
      • 3-503. Business regulations.
    • Article 6. Caterers
      • 3-601. License required.
      • 3-602. License fee.
      • 3-603. Business regulations.
      • 3-604. Notice to chief of police.
  • CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • Article 1. Fire Limits
      • 4-101. Fire limits established.
    • Article 2. Building Code
      • 4-201. Definitions.
      • 4-202. International building code incorporated.
      • 4-203. Additional provisions.
      • 4-204. Building official; powers; duties.
      • 4-205. Building inspector; appointment.
      • 4-206. Same; duties.
      • 4-207. Same; powers.
      • 4-208. Same; right of entry.
      • 4-209. Clarification; modification.
      • 4-210. Building permit required; application; approval.
      • 4-211. Same; application information required.
      • 4-212. Same; plans and specifications.
      • 4-213. Same; fees.
      • 4-214. Builder or building contractor defined.
      • 4-215. Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts.
      • 4-216. Same; application; granting.
      • 4-217. Builder’s or building contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
      • 4-218. Same; insurance exception to bond.
      • 4-219. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
      • 4-220. Work by property owners.
      • 4-221. Liability.
    • Article 3. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code
      • 4-301. Definition of plumbing.
      • 4-302. International plumbing code incorporated.
      • 4-303. Additional provisions.
      • 4-304. Building official; authority.
      • 4-305. Plumbing inspector; appointment.
      • 4-306. Same; duties.
      • 4-307. Same; powers.
      • 4-308. Same; right of entry.
      • 4-309. Plumbing permit required; exception.
      • 4-310. Same; application information required.
      • 4-311. Same; plans and specifications.
      • 4-312. Same; fees.
      • 4-313. Same; posting.
      • 4-314. Connection to gas or water supply.
      • 4-315. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
      • 4-316. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s license required; plumbing permits; unlawful acts.
      • 4-317. Same; application; granting.
      • 4-318. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
      • 4-319. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
      • 4-320. Same; insurance.
      • 4-321. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • Article 4. Electrical Code
      • 4-401. Definitions.
      • 4-402. National electrical code incorporated.
      • 4-403. Additional provisions.
      • 4-404. Building official; authority.
      • 4-405. Electrical inspector; appointment.
      • 4-406. Same; duties.
      • 4-407. Same; powers.
      • 4-408. Same; right of entry.
      • 4-409. Clarification; modification.
      • 4-410. Electrical permit required; application; approval.
      • 4-411. Same; application information required.
      • 4-412. Same; plans and specifications.
      • 4-413. Same; fees.
      • 4-414. Same; posting.
      • 4-415. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
      • 4-416. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
      • 4-417. Same; insurance.
      • 4-418. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
      • 4-419. Work by property owners.
      • 4-420. Approved materials.
      • 4-421. Liability.
    • Article 5. Moving Buildings
      • 4-501. Building official; authority.
      • 4-502. Permit required.
      • 4-503. Same; application for permit.
      • 4-504. Same; bond, insurance required.
      • 4-505. Same; fee.
      • 4-506. Contractor; license required; fee.
      • 4-507. Route; duties of building official.
      • 4-508. Notice to owners.
      • 4-509. Duty of owners.
      • 4-510. Interfering with poles; wires.
      • 4-511. Display of lanterns.
    • Article 6. Numbering Buildings
      • 4-601. Numbering of buildings required.
      • 4-602. System of numbering buildings.
      • 4-603. Building situated on multiple lots.
      • 4-604. Exception to system.
    • Article 7. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
      • 4-701. Purpose.
      • 4-702. Definitions.
      • 4-703. Enforcing officer; duties.
      • 4-704. Procedure; petition.
      • 4-705. Same; notice.
      • 4-706. Same; publication.
      • 4-707. Same; hearing, order.
      • 4-708. Duty of owner.
      • 4-709. Same; failure to comply.
      • 4-710. Same; make site safe.
      • 4-711. Assessment of costs.
      • 4-712. Immediate hazard.
      • 4-713. Appeals from order.
      • 4-714. Scope of article.
    • Article 8. Mobile Homes
      • 4-801. Definitions.
      • 4-802. License.
      • 4-803. Area requirements.
      • 4-804. Sewer connection.
      • 4-805. Health requirements.
      • 4-806. Power supply requirements.
      • 4-807. Area.
      • 4-808. Space required.
      • 4-809. Trailer camp license.
      • 4-810. License fee.
      • 4-811. Nonconforming use.
  • CHAPTER 5. 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. Tree Trimmers and Surgeons
      • 5-301. License required; fee.
      • 5-302. Insurance required.
    • Article 4. Tattoo Establishments
      • 5-401. Definitions.
      • 5-402. Same; adoption of rules and regulations.
      • 5-403. Same; license fee.
      • 5-404. Same; juveniles.
      • 5-405. Same; enforcement.
  • CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
    • Article 1. City Elections
      • 6-101. Election of governing body and city treasurer.
      • 6-102. Hours of voting.
      • 6-103. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
      • 6-104. Candidacy.
    • Article 2. Wards
      • 6-201. City divided into wards.
      • 6-202. First ward.
      • 6-203. Second ward.
      • 6-204. Third ward.
  • 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. Gratuity to members.
      • 7-108. Private use of fire equipment.
      • 7-109. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
      • 7-110. Same; fire hose.
      • 7-111. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
      • 7-112. False alarm.
    • Article 2. Fire Prevention
      • 7-201. International fire code incorporated.
      • 7-202. Same; enforcement.
      • 7-203. Same; amendments.
      • 7-204. Open burning.
      • 7-205. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
      • 7-206. Stacking of hay or straw.
      • 7-207. Anhydrous ammonia; prohibited.
      • 7-208. Keeping of packing materials.
      • 7-209. Storage of ashes.
      • 7-210. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
      • 7-211. Fire hazards generally.
      • 7-212. Same; inspections to discover.
      • 7-213. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
      • 7-214. 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 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.
      • 7-315. High fire danger; declaration.
      • 7-316. High fire danger; banning discharge of fireworks.
      • 7-317. Discharge of fireworks; penalties.
  • CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • Article 1. Board of Health
      • 8-101. Board of health created.
      • 8-102. City health officer; duties.
    • Article 2. Health Nuisances
      • 8-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
      • 8-202. Public officer.
      • 8-203. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-204. Right of entry.
      • 8-205. Order of violation.
      • 8-206. Same; contents.
      • 8-207. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-208. Abatement.
      • 8-209. Hearing.
      • 8-210. Costs assessed.
    • Article 2a. Environmental Code
      • 8-2A01. Title.
      • 8-2A02. Legislative finding of fact.
      • 8-2A03. Purpose.
      • 8-2A04. Rules of construction.
      • 8-2A05. Definitions.
      • 8-2A06. Public officer.
      • 8-2A07. Enforcement standards.
      • 8-2A08. Unlawful acts.
      • 8-2A09. Order of violation.
      • 8-2A10. Penalty.
      • 8-2A11. Abatement.
      • 8-2A12. Hearing.
      • 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; recovery of vehicle.
      • 8-312. Hearing.
      • 8-313. Costs assessed.
    • Article 4. Weeds
      • 8-401. Weeds to be removed.
      • 8-402. Definitions.
      • 8-403. Public officer; notice to remove.
      • 8-404. Abatement; assessment of costs.
      • 8-405. Right of entry.
      • 8-406. Unlawful interference.
      • 8-407. Noxious weeds.
    • Article 5. Minimum Housing Code
      • 8-501. Title.
      • 8-502. General.
      • 8-503. Declaration of policy.
      • 8-504. Definitions.
      • 8-505. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
      • 8-506. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
      • 8-507. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
      • 8-508. Designation of unfit dwellings.
      • 8-509. Designation of blighted premises (residential and nonresidential).
      • 8-510. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (nonresidential).
      • 8-511. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
      • 8-512. Notice of violations; procedures.
      • 8-513. Public officer; authority.
      • 8-514. Governing body; authority.
      • 8-514. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
      • 8-516. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
      • 8-517. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
      • 8-518. Governing body; appeals.
      • 8-519. Right of petition.
    • Article 6. Rodent Control
      • 8-601. Definitions.
      • 8-602. Building maintenance.
      • 8-603. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
      • 8-604. Failure to comply.
      • 8-605. Replace rat-stoppage.
      • 8-606. Notice to eradicate rats.
      • 8-607. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
      • 8-608. Inspections.
    • Article 7. Insurance Proceeds Lien
      • 8-701. Scope and application.
      • 8-702. Lien created.
      • 8-703. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-704. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-705. Procedure.
      • 8-706. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-708. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-709. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-711. Insurers; liability.
  • 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. Payment of fine.
      • 9-109. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
      • 9-110. Failure to appear.
      • 9-111. Court costs.
  • CHAPTER 10. POLICE
    • Article 1. Police Department
      • 10-101. Police department.
      • 10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
      • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
      • 10-104. Incorporating SB77 Policy for Police Department Prohibiting Racial Profiling.
    • 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 for Response to Parties
      • 10-301. Definitions.
      • 10-302. Initial police responses to parties, gatherings or events.
      • 10-303. Subsequent police responses to parties, gatherings or events; liability.
      • 10-304. Cost; collection.
  • CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
      • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
    • Article 2. Local Regulations
      • 11-201. Purchase or consumption of alcoholic beverage by minors.
      • 11-202. Tobacco use; penalty.
      • 11-203. Public urination.
    • Article 3. Controlled Substances
      • 11-301. Possession of marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
      • 11-302. Possession of drug paraphernalia.
      • 11-303. Penalties.
    • Article 4. Loud Sound Amplification Systems
      • 11-401. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
  • CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • Article 1. Recreation Commission
      • 12-101. Recreation commission established.
      • 12-102. Appointment; terms; officers; powers; disbursements; treasurer.
      • 12-103. Meetings; records.
      • 12-104. Powers and duties.
      • 12-105. Certification; tax levy.
    • Article 2. City Cemetery
      • 12-201. Name.
      • 12-202. Committee of council members; advisory committee.
      • 12-203. Burial permit fees.
      • 12-204. City clerk; sale of burial plots.
      • 12-205. Distribution of proceeds from sale of lots.
      • 12-206. Perpetual care fund.
      • 12-207. Transfer of ownership.
      • 12-208. Fences prohibited.
      • 12-209. Gravestones; permit required.
      • 12-210. Foundations for gravestones.
      • 12-211. Monument specifications.
      • 12-212. Unloading of monuments; protection of lots.
      • 12-213. Use of cemetery in wet weather; speed limits.
      • 12-214. Design; inscriptions.
      • 12-215. Removal of old structures.
      • 12-216. Work suspended during burial services.
      • 12-217. Interment of human bodies only; regulations.
      • 12-218. Unlawful deposits; advertisements.
      • 12-219. Unlawful acts.
      • 12-220. Police power extended over cemetery.
      • 12-221. Rules and regulations.
    • Article 3. Library Board
      • 12-301. Library board; membership; appointment.
      • 12-302. Officers of board; meetings.
      • 12-303. Powers and duties of board.
    • Article 4. City Parks
      • 12-401. City laws extended to park.
      • 12-402. Police jurisdiction over parks.
      • 12-403. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
      • 12-404. Preservation of natural state.
      • 12-405. Tobacco use; penalty.
      • 12-406. General regulations.
    • Article 5. Shady Bend Golf Course
      • 12-501. Loitering by unauthorized persons upon the access bridge crossing the South Fork of the Solomon River at the Shady Bend Golf Course prohibited.
      • 12-502. Fishing from access bridge crossing the South Fork of the Solomon River at the Shady Bend Golf Course prohibited at certain times.
      • 12-503. Priority use of access bridge at all times by city and golf course maintenance personnel, fire and medical emergency personnel.
      • 12-504. Loitering upon and unlawful fishing from access bridge; refusal to yield access; penalty.
    • Article 7. City Hiking and Biking Trails
      • 12-701. Public use of hiking and biking trails on city property; authorized and prohibited uses; exceptions and penalties.
  • 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.
      • 13-112. Posting of signage prohibited.
    • 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. Littering in streets.
      • 13-215. Throwing in streets.
      • 13-216. Hauling loose material.
      • 13-217. Main trafficways.
    • 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. Dangerous, dead or diseased 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 14. TRAFFIC
    • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
      • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
      • 14-102. Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
      • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
      • 14-202. Engine braking.
      • 14-203. Parking.
      • 14-204. Bicycles prohibited on certain sidewalks.
      • 14-205. Skateboards, coasters, roller skates, prohibited on certain sidewalks.
      • 14-206. 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. Hazardous Materials
      • 14-401. Hazardous material defined.
      • 14-402. Same; exceptions.
      • 14-403. Transportation of hazardous materials.
      • 14-404. Hazardous materials routes.
      • 14-405. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
      • 14-406. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
    • Article 5. Special Purpose Vehicles
      • 14-501. Definitions.
      • 14-502. Operation of special purpose vehicles on city streets; special conditions and restrictions on operation.
      • 14-503. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty; duties and responsibilities.
      • 14-504. All-terrain vehicles; additional requirements.
      • 14-505. All-terrain vehicles; equipment required for operators and riders.
      • 14-506. Same; insurance required; penalty.
      • 14-507. Same; registration and license; fee; application; inspection; transferability of license/registration; penalty.
      • 14-508. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 15-101. Definition.
      • 15-102. Light and water committee.
      • 15-103. Duties of committee.
      • 15-104. Utility superintendent.
      • 15-105. Utility superintendent duties.
      • 15-106. Inspection.
      • 15-107. Separate department, revenue.
      • 15-108. Where meters fail to register.
      • 15-109. Delinquent accounts.
      • 15-110. Notice; hearing.
      • 15-111. Same; finding.
      • 15-112. Utility deposit.
      • 15-113. Landlord liability.
      • 15-114. Petty cash fund.
      • 15-115. Same; deposits.
      • 15-116. Same; vouchers.
      • 15-117. Turning on water or current.
      • 15-118. Tapping without permission.
      • 15-119. Injury to property.
      • 15-120. Disconnection/reconnection of water and/or electric utility service.
      • 15-121. Fees for reconnection of water and/or electric utility service.
      • 15-122. Eligibility for reconnection of service.
    • Article 2. Electricity
      • 15-201. Classification of rates.
      • 15-202. Definitions.
      • 15-203. Residential and rural users; rates.
      • 15-204. Commercial users; rates.
      • 15-205. Power users; rates.
      • 15-206. Fuel cost adjustment.
      • 15-207. Rural users; rules and regulations applicable.
      • 15-208. Meters.
      • 15-209. Power use.
      • 15-210A. Electric bills; discontinuance of service.
      • 15-210B. Disconnection of service; cold weather policy.
      • 15-211. Deposits.
      • 15-212. Electrical installations and wiring.
      • 15-213. Electric meters and service calls.
      • 15-214. Trees interfering with power lines.
      • 15-215. Interconnection standards adopted.
      • 15-216. Net metering standards adopted; generator requirements.
    • Article 3. Water
      • 15-301. Superintendent of water and sewage.
      • 15-302. Regulations.
      • 15-303. Application for service.
      • 15-303A. Applications for service; deposit.
      • 15-304. Utility deposit.
      • 15-305. Water service.
      • 15-306. Service not guaranteed.
      • 15-307. Meters.
      • 15-308. Water rates.
      • 15-308A. Water meter reading; billing adjustment; water leaks.
      • 15-309A. Payment of water bills.
      • 15-309B. Disconnection of service, cold weather policy.
      • 15-310. Excessive water bills.
      • 15-311. Service connections required.
      • 15-312. City to make connections.
      • 15-313. Service connection fees.
      • 15-314. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
      • 15-315. Cross-connections.
      • 15-316. Same; protective backflow devices required.
      • 15-317. Curb cocks and service boxes.
      • 15-318. Approval of superintendent.
      • 15-319. Inspection.
      • 15-320. Multiple users.
      • 15-321. Size of water hoses.
      • 15-322. Discontinuance of service for repairs.
      • 15-323. Check valves.
      • 15-324. Unauthorized service.
      • 15-325. Testing.
      • 15-326. Tampering with meter.
      • 15-327. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
      • 15-328. Prohibited acts.
      • 15-329. Wasting water.
      • 15-330. Use during fire.
      • 15-331. Protection from contaminants.
    • Article 4. Sewers
      • 15-401. Definitions.
      • 15-402. Sewer connection required.
      • 15-403. Permit, fees.
      • 15-403A. Permit.
      • 15-404. Application.
      • 15-405. Costs.
      • 15-406. Sewer connection.
      • 15-407. Failure to connect.
      • 15-408. Separate sewer for every building.
      • 15-409. Old building sewers.
      • 15-410. Sewer specifications.
      • 15-411. Sewer elevation.
      • 15-412. Downspouts, drains.
      • 15-412(1). Same; specifications.
      • 15-412(2). Same.
      • 15-412(3). Same.
      • 15-412(4). Same.
      • 15-412(5). Same.
      • 15-412(6). Same.
      • 15-412(7). Same.
      • 15-413. Sewer excavations; damages.
      • 15-414. Privy unlawful.
      • 15-415. Private sewer system.
      • 15-416. Additional requirements state board of health.
      • 15-417. Connection, construction; permits, fees.
      • 15-418. Costs borne by owner.
      • 15-419. Same; inspection.
      • 15-420. Barricades and lights.
      • 15-421. Storm and surface water.
      • 15-422. Unlawful discharges.
      • 15-423. Same; discharge.
      • 15-424. Disposal of sewage.
      • 15-425. Damage to sewers.
      • 15-426. Natural outlet.
      • 15-427. Standards.
      • 15-428. Mud, grease traps.
      • 15-429. Roof, foundation drains.
      • 15-430. Same; exception.
      • 15-431. Prohibited discharges.
      • 15-431A. Discretion of superintendent.
      • 15-432. Same; procedure.
      • 15-433. Interceptors.
      • 15-434. Pretreatment at owners expense.
      • 15-435. Inspections, manholes.
      • 15-436. Unlawful acts.
      • 15-437. Entering premises; inspections.
      • 15-438. Violations; penalties.
      • 15-439. Severability.
      • 15-440. Use determines payment.
      • 15-441. Charges, residential and commercial.
      • 15-442. Billing charges.
      • 15-443. Surcharges.
      • 15-444. User caused increased costs.
      • 15-445. Rates.
      • 15-446. Billed monthly.
      • 15-447. Late payment.
      • 15-448. User charge system.
      • 15-449. Same.
      • 15-450. Failure to pay; lien upon property.
      • 15-451. Bills.
      • 15-452. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
    • Article 5. Solid Waste
      • 15-501. Definitions.
      • 15-502. Collection.
      • 15-503. Contracts.
      • 15-504. Duty of owner, occupant.
      • 15-505. Miscellaneous waste.
      • 15-506. Containers.
      • 15-507. Bulk containers.
      • 15-508. Commercial containers.
      • 15-509. Collection of solid waste.
      • 15-510. Enter private premise.
      • 15-511. Ownership of solid waste.
      • 15-512. Disturbing containers.
      • 15-513. Improper containers.
      • 15-514. Location of containers.
      • 15-515. Frequency of collection.
      • 15-516. Collection equipment.
      • 15-517. Disposition of waste.
      • 15-518. Rocks; dirt.
      • 15-519. Periodic cleanup.
      • 15-520. Heavy, bulky waste.
      • 15-521. Hazardous materials.
      • 15-522. Prohibited practices.
      • 15-523. Objectionable waste.
      • 15-524. Unauthorized disposal.
      • 15-525. Private collectors; license required.
      • 15-526. Permit required.
      • 15-527. Same; application.
      • 15-528. Permit application.
      • 15-529. Not transferable.
      • 15-530. Permit fee.
      • 15-531. Rules and regulations.
      • 15-532. Failure to secure license.
      • 15-533. Insurance required.
      • 15-534. Term of permit.
      • 15-535. Display permit number.
      • 15-536. Revocation of permit.
      • 15-537. Request for service.
      • 15-538. Prohibited practices.
    • Article 6. Water Conservation
      • 15-601. Water conservation; purpose.
      • 15-602. Definitions.
      • 15-603. Three-stage water conservation program.
      • 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/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.
      • 16-202. Comprehensive plan incorporated.
    • Article 3. Subdivision Regulations
      • 16-301. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
    • Article 4. Neighborhood Revitalization
      • 16-401. Revitalization plan approved and adopted.
      • 16-402. Execution of inter-local agreement.
      • 16-403. Execution of revitalization plan authorized.
      • 16-404. Authority for adoption.
  • 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. 6
    • Charter Ordinance No. 7
    • Charter Ordinance No. 8
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • Ordinance No. 671
    • Ordinance No. 821
    • Ordinance No. 835
    • Ordinance No. 904
    • Ordinance No. 917
    • Ordinance No. 952
    • Ordinance No. 1018