• CODE OF THE CITY OF PERRY, 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. Meetings.
    • 1-204. Quorum.
    • 1-205. Powers of the mayor.
    • 1-206. President of the council.
    • 1-207. Administrative powers.
    • 1-208. Vacancies on the governing body; how filled.
    • 1-209. Compensation.
    • 1-210. Expenses.
    • 1-211. Code of procedure for Kansas cities incorporated.
    • 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 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.
  • Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
    • 1-401. Reserved.
  • Article 5. Oaths and Bonds
    • 1-501. Oath; affirmation.
    • 1-502. Oaths filed.
    • 1-503. Bonds required.
    • 1-504. Same; premiums.
    • 1-505. Condition of bonds.
    • 1-506. Approval of bonds.
  • Article 6. Open Records
    • 1-601. Policy.
    • 1-602. Record custodians.
    • 1-603. Local freedom of information officers.
    • 1-604. Public request for access.
    • 1-605. Facilities for public inspection.
    • 1-606. Procedures for inspection.
    • 1-607. Appointment of official custodians.
    • 1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
    • 1-609. Designation of additional record custodians.
    • 1-610. Requests to be directed to custodians.
    • 1-611. Fee administration.
    • 1-612. Inspection fee.
    • 1-613. Copying fee.
    • 1-614. Prepayment of fees.
    • 1-615. Payment.
  • Article 7. Investment of Public Funds
    • 1-701. Purpose and goals.
    • 1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
    • 1-703. Definitions.
    • 1-704. Investment of idle funds.
    • 1-705. Procedures and restrictions.
    • 1-706. Custody and safekeeping.
    • 1-707. Sale or transfer.
    • 1-708. Interest on time deposits.
  • Article 8. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
    • 1-801. General sales tax; 0.50% for infrastructure maintenance.
    • 1-802. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
    • 1-803. Consolidated street and highway fund.
    • 1-804. Insufficient funds check.
• CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Animal control officer.
    • 2-103. Same; capture/destruction.
    • 2-104. Same; right of entry; unlawful interference.
    • 2-105. Municipal pound established.
    • 2-106. Breaking pound.
    • 2-107. Cruelty to animals.
    • 2-108. Same; exceptions.
    • 2-109. Keeping animals.
    • 2-110. Animal traps.
    • 2-111. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
    • 2-112. Noisy animals.
    • 2-113. Animal confines; shelters.
    • 2-113A. Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens.
    • 2-114. Death of animals.
    • 2-115. Running at large.
    • 2-116. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
    • 2-117. Redemption of impounded animals.
    • 2-118. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
    • 2-119. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
    • 2-120. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
    • 2-121. Emergency; proclamation.
    • 2-122. Kennel licenses.
    • 2-123. Vicious animals.
  • 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 and cats.
    • 2-206. Running at large; fine.
    • 2-207. Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee.
    • 2-208. Disposition of unclaimed dogs and cats.
    • 2-209. Confinement of dogs or cats in heat.
    • 2-210. Muzzling.
    • 2-211. Animals; keeping prohibited.
  • Article 3. Other Animals
    • 2-301. Exotic animals.
  • Article 4. Chickens
    • 2-401. Permit.
    • 2-402. Gender of chickens.
    • 2-403. Henhouse.
    • 2-404. Chicken pens.
    • 2-405. Location of henhouses and chicken pens and consent of neighboring properties.
    • 2-406. Sanitary conditions.
    • 2-407. Manure.
    • 2-408. Location of chickens; slaughtering.
    • 2-409. Running at large prohibited.
    • 2-410. Revocation and denial of permit.
    • 2-411. Notice.
    • 2-412. Same; contents.
    • 2-413. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 2-414. Abatement.
    • 2-415. Hearing.
    • 2-416. Costs assessed.
• CHAPTER 3. BEVERAGES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 3-101. Definitions.
    • 3-102. Restriction on location.
    • 3-103. Consumption on public property.
    • 3-104. Public sale; consumption.
    • 3-105. Open container.
    • 3-106. Consumption while driving.
    • 3-107. Identification card.
    • 3-108. Underage purchaser.
  • Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
    • 3-201. License required of retailers.
    • 3-202. Application.
    • 3-202a. License application procedures.
    • 3-203. License granted; denied.
    • 3-204. License to be posted.
    • 3-205. License, disqualification.
    • 3-206. 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. State license required.
    • 3-302. Occupational tax.
    • 3-303. Posting of receipt.
    • 3-304. Hours of sale.
    • 3-305. Business regulations.
    • 3-306. Restrictions on location.
  • Article 4. Private Clubs
    • 3-401. License required.
    • 3-402. License fee.
    • 3-403. Business regulations.
  • Article 5. Drinking Establishments
    • 3-501. License required.
    • 3-502. License fee.
    • 3-503. Business regulations.
  • Article 6. Caterers
    • 3-601. License required.
    • 3-602. License fee.
    • 3-603. Business regulations.
    • 3-604. Notice to chief of police.
  • Article 7. Temporary Permits
    • 3-701. Permit required.
    • 3-702. Permit fee.
    • 3-703. City temporary permit.
    • 3-704. Permit regulations.
• CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Article 1. Building Code
    • 4-101. Definitions.
    • 4-102. Uniform building code incorporated.
    • 4-103. Additional provisions.
    • 4-104. Building official; powers; duties.
    • 4-105. Building inspector; appointment.
    • 4-106. Same; duties.
    • 4-107. Same; powers.
    • 4-108. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-109. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-110. Building permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-111. Same; application information required.
    • 4-112. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-113. Same; fees.
    • 4-114. Same; posting.
    • 4-115. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-116. Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector.
    • 4-117. Request for inspection.
    • 4-118. Inspection fee.
    • 4-119. Builder or building contractor defined.
    • 4-120. Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-121. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-122. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-123. Builder’s or building contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-124. Insurance.
    • 4-125. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-126. Work by property owners.
    • 4-127. Liability.
    • 4-128. Severability.
  • Article 2. Electrical Code
    • 4-201. Definitions.
    • 4-202. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
    • 4-203. Additional provisions.
    • 4-204. Building official; authority.
    • 4-205. Electrical inspector; appointment.
    • 4-206. Same; duties.
    • 4-207. Same; powers.
    • 4-208. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-209. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-210. Electrical 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. Request for inspection.
    • 4-216. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-217. Inspection fee.
    • 4-218. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-219. Connection to installations.
    • 4-220. Reinspection.
    • 4-221. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-222. Interference by unauthorized person.
    • 4-223. Electrician or electrical contractors defined.
    • 4-224. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s license required; electrical permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-225. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-226. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-227. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-228. Insurance.
    • 4-229. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-230. Work by property owners.
    • 4-231. Approved materials.
    • 4-232. Liability.
    • 4-233. Severability.
  • Article 3. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code
    • 4-301. Definition of plumbing.
    • 4-302. Uniform 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. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-310. Plumbing permit required; exception.
    • 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. Inspection fee.
    • 4-318. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-319. Connection to gas or water supply.
    • 4-320. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-321. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
    • 4-322. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s license required; plumbing permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-323. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-324. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts
    • 4-325. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-326. Insurance.
    • 4-327. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts
    • 4-328. Excavations.
    • 4-329. Work by property owners.
    • 4-330. Approved materials.
    • 4-331. Liability.
    • 4-332. Severability.
  • Article 4. Moving Buildings
    • 4-401. Building official; authority.
    • 4-402. Permit required.
    • 4-403. Same; application for permit.
    • 4-404. Same; bond, insurance required.
    • 4-405. Same; fee.
    • 4-406. Contractor; license required; fee.
    • 4-407. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-408. Notice to owners.
    • 4-409. Duty of owners.
    • 4-410. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-411. Display of lanterns.
  • Article 5. House and Building Numbering
    • 4-501. Building official; authority.
    • 4-502. Same; appropriate number.
    • 4-503. Same; number on buildings.
    • 4-504. Violations.
• 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. Amusement Devices
    • 5-301. Definition.
    • 5-302. License required.
    • 5-303. Same; application.
    • 5-304. Same; fee.
    • 5-305. Same; revocation; notice and hearing.
    • 5-306. Display of license.
    • 5-307. Transfer of license.
    • 5-308. Term of license.
• CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
  • Article 1. Governing Body
    • 6-101. Conduct of election.
    • 6-102. Hours of voting.
    • 6-103. Governing body elections; terms.
    • 6-104. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
    • 6-105. Candidacy.
• CHAPTER 7. FIRE
  • Article 1. Fire Department
    • 7-101. City fire department established.
    • 7-102. Membership; fire drill.
    • 7-103. Supervision of department.
    • 7-104. Fire chief; powers.
    • 7-105. Same; records.
    • 7-106. Assistant chief.
    • 7-107. Private use of fire equipment.
    • 7-108. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
    • 7-109. Same; fire hose.
    • 7-110. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
    • 7-111. False alarm.
  • Article 2. Fire Prevention
    • 7-201. 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. Keeping of packing materials.
    • 7-208. Storage of ashes.
    • 7-209. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
    • 7-210. Fire hazards generally.
    • 7-211. Same; inspections to discover.
    • 7-212. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
    • 7-213. Same; service of order; records.
  • Article 3. Fireworks
    • 7-301. Fireworks defined.
    • 7-302. Fireworks prohibited.
    • 7-303. Same; exceptions; discharges.
    • 7-304. Same; exception; sale of fireworks.
    • 7-305. Permit for sale of fireworks required; fee; issuance.
    • 7-306. Permit for public fireworks display required.
    • 7-307. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
    • 7-308. Throwing prohibited.
    • 7-309. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
    • 7-310. Retail display of fireworks.
    • 7-311. Fire extinguishers required.
    • 7-312. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
    • 7-313. Authority of fire chief.
• CHAPTER 8. 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.
  • 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.
    • 8-420. Prohibition of cargo/shipping containers on lots zoned residential.
  • 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 Lien
    • 8-701. Scope and application.
    • 8-702. Lien created.
    • 8-703. Same; encumbrances.
    • 8-704. Same; pro rata basis.
    • 8-705. Procedure.
    • 8-706. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
    • 8-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
    • 8-708. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
    • 8-709. Same; disposition of funds.
    • 8-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
    • 8-711. Insurers; liability.
  • Article 8. Rodent Control
    • 8-801. Definitions.
    • 8-802. Building maintenance.
    • 8-803. Notice to rodent-stop.
    • 8-804. Failure to comply.
    • 8-805. Replace rodent-stoppage.
    • 8-806. Notice to eradicate rodents.
    • 8-807. Conditions conducive to harborage of rodents.
    • 8-808. Inspections.
  • Article 9. Board of Health
    • 8-901. Health officer.
    • 8-902. City health officer; duties.
• CHAPTER 9. MUNICIPAL COURT
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 9-101. Municipal court established.
    • 9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
    • 9-103. Time and place of sessions.
    • 9-104. Municipal judge; appointment.
    • 9-105. Same; absence; vacancy; pro tem.
    • 9-106. Same; powers and duties.
    • 9-107. Same; salary.
    • 9-108. Court clerk.
    • 9-109. Payment of fine.
    • 9-110. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
    • 9-111. Failure to appear.
    • 9-112. Court costs.
• CHAPTER 10. POLICE
  • Article 1. 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.
  • Article 2. Local Provisions
    • 11-201. Loud sound amplification systems.
    • 11-202. Violating a public health order.
    • 11-203. Controlled substances.
• 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.
    • 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. Hours.
  • Article 2. Forestry Disposal Site
    • 12-201. Site established.
    • 12-202. Disposal of trees and brush.
    • 12-203. Hours.
    • 12-204. Penalty.
  • Article 3. Public Gatherings and Demonstrations.
    • 12-301. Public gatherings and demonstrations; application.
  • Article 4. City Walking Trail Park
    • 12-401. City laws extend to walking trail park as a city park.
    • 12-402. Police jurisdiction over walking trail park.
    • 12-403. Damaging walking trail park property.
    • 12-404. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
    • 12-405. Vehicle regulations.
    • 12-406. Hunting.
    • 12-407. Fires.
    • 12-408. Camping prohibited.
    • 12-409. Sanitation.
    • 12-410. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
    • 12-411. Preservation of natural state.
    • 12-412. General regulations.
    • 12-413. Hours.
    • 12-414. Penalty.
• CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  • Article 1. Sidewalks
    • 13-101. Permit required.
    • 13-102. Sidewalk grade.
    • 13-103. Same; specifications.
    • 13-104. Same; petition.
    • 13-105. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
    • 13-106. Notice; publication.
    • 13-107. Right of abutting owner.
    • 13-108. Repairs by owner or city.
    • 13-109. Performance, statutory bond.
    • 13-110. Obstructing sidewalks.
    • 13-111. Same; exception.
  • Article 2. Streets
    • 13-201. Excavation permit.
    • 13-202. Same; bond.
    • 13-203. Same; filed.
    • 13-204. Same; barricades.
    • 13-205. Same; unlawful acts.
    • 13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
    • 13-207. Altering drainage.
    • 13-208. Unfinished pavement.
    • 13-209. Using streets.
    • 13-210. Dangerous objects on public grounds.
    • 13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
    • 13-212. Discharging water on streets.
    • 13-213. Burning in streets.
    • 13-214. Throwing in streets.
    • 13-215. Hauling loose material.
  • Article 3. Trees and Shrubs
    • 13-301. Definitions.
    • 13-302. Creation and establishment of a city tree board.
    • 13-303. Term of office.
    • 13-304. Compensation.
    • 13-305. Duties and responsibilities.
    • 13-306. Operation.
    • 13-307. Street tree species to be planted.
    • 13-308. Spacing and distances.
    • 13-309. Distances and clearance for planting.
    • 13-310. Public tree care.
    • 13-311. Permit required.
    • 13-312. Tree topping.
    • 13-313. Clearance over streets and walkways.
    • 13-314. Dead of diseased tree removal.
    • 13-315. Interference with the tree board.
    • 13-316. Access.
    • 13-317. Arborist license and board.
    • 13-318. Review by city council.
    • 13-319. 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.
• CHAPTER 14. 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.
    • 14-104. Addition of section 98a; all-night parking prohibited.
    • 14-105. Amendment to section 198; vehicle license and illegal tags.
    • 14-106. Addition of sections 104a and 104b; inattentive, negligent or unsafe driving.
    • 14-107. Amendment to section 114; snowmobile operation.
    • 14-108. Amendment to section 33; speed limits in school zones.
  • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
    • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • 14-202. Speed limits.
    • 14-203. Through streets.
    • 14-204. Stop intersections other than on through highways.
    • 14-205. Yield intersections other than on through highways.
    • 14-206. Negligent or unsafe driving.
    • 14-207. Trucks and commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds are not to be operated on certain streets.
    • 14-208. Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets.
    • 14-209. Limited time parking on weekdays.
  • Article 3. Abandoned Motor Vehicles on Public Property
    • 14-301. Definitions.
    • 14-302. Impounding vehicles.
    • 14-303. Storage.
    • 14-304. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
    • 14-305. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
    • 14-306. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
    • 14-307. Hearing.
    • 14-308. Charges constitute a lien.
    • 14-309. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
    • 14-310. Redemption.
    • 14-311. Sale proceeds.
    • 14-312. Statutory procedures.
    • 14-313. Implementation of article.
    • 14-314. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
  • Article 4. Hazardous Materials
    • 14-401. Hazardous material defined.
    • 14-402. Same; exceptions.
    • 14-403. Transportation of hazardous materials.
    • 14-404. Hazardous materials routes.
    • 14-405. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
    • 14-406. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
  • Article 5. Special Use Vehicles
    • 14-501. Operation of work-site utility vehicles (WSUV); penalty.
    • 14-502. Operation of a low-speed vehicle/golf cart (LSV); penalty.
    • 14-503. Operation of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) prohibited; exceptions; penalty.
    • 14-504. Age restriction; seat belts, child safety seats.
    • 14-505. Owner operator requirements and responsibilities.
    • 14-506. Roadways laned for traffic.
    • 14-507. Lawn mowers.
    • 14-508. Penalties.
• CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 15-101. Definition.
    • 15-102. Service connection required; delinquent accounts.
    • 15-103. Notice; hearing.
    • 15-104. Same; finding.
    • 15-105. Utility deposit.
    • 15-106. Tenant’s rights.
    • 15-107. Reconnection.
    • 15-108. Petty cash fund.
    • 15-109. Same; deposits.
    • 15-110. Same; vouchers.
  • Article 2. Water
    • 15-201. Combined waterworks and sewage system; 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. Installation/connection costs.
    • 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. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
    • 15-216. Utility deposit.
    • 15-217. Interrupt service.
    • 15-218. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-219. Wasting water.
    • 15-220. Right of access.
    • 15-221. Rates.
    • 15-222. Payment of bills.
    • 15-223. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-224. Use during fire.
    • 15-225. Cross-connections prohibited.
    • 15-226. Same; protective backflow devices required.
    • 15-227. Same; inspection.
    • 15-228. Same; protection from contaminants.
  • Article 3. Sewers
    • 15-301. Definitions.
    • 15-302. Unlawful discharges.
    • 15-303. Same; unlawful discharges to natural outlets.
    • 15-304. Unlawful facilities.
    • 15-305. Connections required.
    • 15-305A. Separate sewer tap for every water tap; backflow prevention device required.
    • 15-306. Connection to public sewer; procedure.
    • 15-307. Public sewer connection regulations.
    • 15-308. Prohibited discharges.
    • 15-309. Prohibited conduct.
    • 15-310. Administration of sewage systems.
    • 15-311. Violation of article.
    • 15-312. Superintendent of sewage works.
    • 15-313. Rate structure definitions.
    • 15-314. Administration and finances of sewage system.
    • 15-315. Sewer system rates.
    • 15-316. Prohibited discharges.
    • 15-317. Application.
    • 15-318. Private sewer connection.
    • 15-319. Issuance.
    • 15-320. Damages.
    • 15-321. Fee.
  • Article 4. Solid Waste
    • 15-401. Definitions.
    • 15-402. Collection.
    • 15-403. Contracts.
    • 15-404. Duty of owner, occupant.
    • 15-405. Containers.
    • 15-406. Bulk containers.
    • 15-407. Enter private premises.
    • 15-408. Ownership of solid waste.
    • 15-409. Wrapping garbage.
    • 15-410. Heavy, bulky waste.
    • 15-411. Hazardous materials.
    • 15-412. Prohibited practices.
    • 15-413. Objectionable waste.
    • 15-414. Unauthorized disposal.
    • 15-415. Private collectors; license and insurance required.
    • 15-416. Same; application.
    • 15-417. Same; fee.
    • 15-418. Same; number to be displayed.
    • 15-419. Closed vehicle.
    • 15-420. Rules and regulations.
    • 15-421. Failure to secure license.
    • 15-422. Charges.
    • 15-423. Same; fee schedule.
    • 15-424. Billing.
    • 15-425. Same; delinquent account.
  • Article 5. Water Conservation
    • 15-501. Purpose.
    • 15-502. Definitions.
    • 15-503. Declaration of water emergency.
    • 15-504. Voluntary Conservation Measures.
    • 15-505. Mandatory Conservation Measures.
    • 15-506. Emergency Water Rates.
    • 15-507. Regulations.
    • 15-508. Violations, Disconnections and Penalties.
    • 15-509. 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. Powers and duties.
    • 16-104. Meetings; quorum.
    • 16-105. Compensation.
    • 16-106. Removal of members.
    • 16-107. Terms; vacancies.
  • Article 2. Board of Zoning Appeals
    • 16-201. Board created.
    • 16-202. Vacancy.
    • 16-203. Officers.
    • 16-204. Rules and meetings.
    • 16-205. Powers, duties.
    • 16-206. Fee.
  • Article 3. Zoning Regulations
    • 16-301. Zoning regulations incorporated.
  • Article 4. Subdivision Regulations
    • 16-401. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
  • Article 5. Floodplain Management
    • 16-501. Floodplain regulations incorporated.
  • Article 6. Mobile Home Regulations
    • 16-601. Definitions.
    • 16-602. Mobile homes; where permitted.
    • 16-603. Trailers; where permitted.
    • 16-604. Mobile homes and trailers as nonresidential structures.
    • 16-605. Mobile home parks; minimum standards.
    • 16-606. Mobile home park; plan approval.
    • 16-607. Mobile homes; structural quality.
    • 16-608. Nonconforming uses.
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2
  • Charter Ordinance No. 3 (Formerly No. 657)
  • Charter Ordinance No. 4 (Formerly No. 3)
  • Charter Ordinance No. 5 (Formerly No. 773)
  • Charter Ordinance No. 6 (Formerly No. 784)
  • Charter Ordinance No. 7 (Formerly No. 785)
  • Charter Ordinance No. 8
  • Charter Ordinance No. 9
  • Charter Ordinance No. 10
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • Ordinance No. 774