• CODE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 312
    • 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. Ordinances.
      • 1-109. Same; subject and title; amendment.
      • 1-110. Same; publication.
      • 1-111. Same; ordinance book.
      • 1-112. Resolutions, motions.
      • 1-113. City records.
      • 1-114. Altering code.
      • 1-115. Scope of application.
      • 1-116. General penalty.
      • 1-117. Severability.
      • 1-118. Administrative fee imposed.
    • 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. City treasurer.
      • 1-310. City attorney; office; duties.
      • 1-311. City engineer.
      • 1-312. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-313. Conflict of interest.
    • ARTICLE 4. PERSONNEL POLICY AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
      • 1-401. Personnel rules and regulations.
    • ARTICLE 5. OATHS AND BONDS
      • 1-501. Oath.
      • 1-502. Oaths filed.
      • 1-503. Bonds required.
      • 1-504. Same; premiums
      • 1-505. Condition of bonds.
      • 1-506. Approval of bonds.
    • ARTICLE 6. OPEN RECORDS
      • 1-601. Policy.
      • 1-602. Record custodians.
      • 1-603. Public request for access.
      • 1-604. Facilities for public inspection.
      • 1-605. Procedures for inspection.
      • 1-606. Appointment of official custodians.
      • 1-607. Designation of additional record custodians.
      • 1-608. Duties of custodians.
      • 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. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
      • 1-802. City sales tax; 0.50% for public services, including streets and roads.
  • CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 2-101. Definitions.
      • 2-102. Breaking pound.
      • 2-103. Cruelty to animals.
      • 2-104. Same; exceptions.
      • 2-105. Keeping animals.
      • 2-106. Animal traps.
      • 2-107. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
      • 2-108. Noisy animals.
      • 2-109. Animal confines; shelters.
      • 2-110. Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens.
      • 2-111. Death of animals.
      • 2-112. Vicious animals.
      • 2-113. Same; violation.
      • 2-114. Impoundment.
      • 2-115. Same; dogs running at large; penalty.
      • 2-116. Same; redemption.
      • 2-117. Same; right of entry.
      • 2-118. Same; capture.
      • 2-119. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
      • 2-120. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
      • 2-121. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
      • 2-122. Emergency; proclamation.
      • 2-123. Kennel licenses.
      • 2-124. Same; counterfeit tag.
      • 2-125. Visiting animals.
    • ARTICLE 2. EXOTIC ANIMALS
      • 2-201. Exotic animals.
  • 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.
      • 3-105. Public sale; consumption.
      • 3-106. Open container.
      • 3-107. Consumption while driving.
      • 3-108. Identification card.
      • 3-109. Underage purchaser.
    • ARTICLE 2. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
      • 3-201. License required of retailers.
      • 3-202. Application.
      • 3-203. 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 IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • ARTICLE 1. FIRE CODE
      • 4-101. Fire code incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 2. BUILDING CODE
      • 4-201. Definitions.
      • 4-202. Building code incorporated.
      • 4-202a. Residential code incorporated.
      • 4-202b. Mechanical code incorporated.
      • 4-202c. Energy conservation 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.
      • 4-212. Same; certificate of zoning compliance.
      • 4-213. Same; fees
      • 4-214. Expiration of building permit; special building permit
      • 4-215. Same; posting.
      • 4-216. Certificate of approval
      • 4-217. Request for inspection.
      • 4-218. Liability.
      • 4-219. Severability
      • 4-220. Design and construction standards for storm shelters.
    • ARTICLE 3. ELECTRICAL CODE
      • 4-301. Definitions.
      • 4-302. 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. Request for inspection.
      • 4-314. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
      • 4-315. Certificate of approval.
      • 4-316. Connection to installations.
      • 4-317. Reinspection.
      • 4-318. Condemnation; appeal.
      • 4-319. Interference by unauthorized person.
      • 4-320. Work by property owners.
      • 4-321. Approved materials.
      • 4-322. Liability.
      • 4-323. Severability.
    • ARTICLE 4. PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTING CODE
      • 4-401. Definition of plumbing.
      • 4-402. 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. Request for inspection.
      • 4-411. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
      • 4-412. Certificate of approval
      • 4-413. Connection to gas or water supply.
      • 4-414. Condemnation; appeal.
      • 4-415. Excavations.
      • 4-416. Work by property owners.
      • 4-417. Approved materials.
      • 4-418. Liability.
      • 4-419. Severability.
    • 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. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
      • 4-601. Purpose.
      • 4-602. Definitions.
      • 4-603. Enforcing officer; duties.
      • 4-604. Procedure; petition.
      • 4-605. Same; notice.
      • 4-606. Same; publication.
      • 4-607. Same; hearing, order.
      • 4-608. Duty of owner.
      • 4-609. Same; failure to comply.
      • 4-610. Same; make site safe.
      • 4-611. Assessment of costs.
      • 4-612. Immediate hazard.
      • 4-613. Appeals from order.
      • 4-614. Scope of article.
    • ARTICLE 7. BUILDING NUMBERING
      • 4-701. Numbering required.
      • 4-702. Grid system established; public streets and avenues.
      • 4-703. Numbering system; cul-de-sacs.
      • 4-704. Multiple buildings fronting same space.
      • 4-705. Authority of city clerk; designation.
      • 4-706. Duty of property owners; designation.
  • CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, PEDDLERS
      • 5-101. Definitions.
      • 5-102. License required; license fee; time limits; exemptions.
      • 5-103. Same; application required.
      • 5-104. Issuance; county residents.
      • 5-105. Same; investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
      • 5-106. Same; investigation fee.
      • 5-107. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
      • 5-108. Renewal.
      • 5-109. Denial; revocation or suspension of license; notice.
      • 5-110. Appeal to governing body.
      • 5-111. Regulations.
      • 5-112. Use of streets and sidewalks.
      • 5-113. Disturbing the peace.
  • CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. CITY ELECTIONS
      • 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 VII. FIRE
    • ARTICLE 1. FIRE SAFETY
      • 7-101. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
    • ARTICLE 2. FIRE PREVENTION
      • 7-201. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
      • 7-202. Fire hazards generally.
    • ARTICLE 3. FIREWORKS
      • 7-301. Fireworks defined
      • 7-302. Fireworks prohibited.
      • 7-303. Same; exceptions, discharges.
      • 7-304. Permit for public fireworks display required.
      • 7-305. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
      • 7-306. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
      • 7-307. Throwing prohibited.
      • 7-308. Fire extinguishers required
      • 7-309. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
      • 7-310. Authority of police chief.
      • 7-311. Exception; sale of fireworks.
      • 7-312. Permit for sale of fireworks required; fees; issuance.
      • 7-313. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
      • 7-314. Retail display of fireworks.
      • 7-315. Penalties.
  • CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • ARTICLE 1. BOARD OF HEALTH
      • 8-101. City health officer; duties.
    • ARTICLE 2. HEALTH NUISANCES
      • 8-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
      • 8-202. Public officer.
      • 8-203. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-204. Right of entry.
      • 8-205. Notice.
      • 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. Reserved.
      • 8-2a07. Enforcement standards.
      • 8-2a08. Unlawful acts.
      • 8-2a09. Notice.
      • 8-2a10. Penalty.
      • 8-2a11. Abatement.
      • 8-2a12. Hearing before governing body.
      • 8-2a13. Appeals.
      • 8-2a14. Cost 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. Notice.
      • 8-308. Same; contents.
      • 8-309. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-310. Abatement.
      • 8-311. Disposition of vehicle.
      • 8-312. Hearing.
      • 8-313. Costs assessed.
    • ARTICLE 4. WEEDS
      • 8-401. Weeds and grass to be removed.
      • 8-402. Definitions.
      • 8-403. Notice to remove.
      • 8-404. Abatement; assessment of costs.
      • 8-405. Right of entry.
      • 8-406. Unlawful interference.
      • 8-407. Noxious weeds.
      • 8-408. Administrative penalties.
    • 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 dwelling.
      • 8-507. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
      • 8-508. Designation of unfit dwellings.
      • 8-509. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
      • 8-510. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
      • 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.
      • 8-515. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
      • 8-516. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
      • 8-517. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
      • 8-518. Governing body; appeals.
      • 8-519. Right of petition.
    • ARTICLE 6. RODENT CONTROL
      • 8-601. Definitions.
      • 8-602. Building maintenance.
      • 8-603. Notice to rat-stop, when city to do work.
      • 8-604. Failure to comply.
      • 8-605. Replace rat-stoppage.
      • 8-606. Notice to eradicate rats.
      • 8-608. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
      • 8-609. Inspections.
    • ARTICLE 7. FAIR HOUSING
      • 8-701. Purpose.
      • 8-702. Definitions.
      • 8-703. Real estate; non-discrimination.
      • 8-704. Procedures.
      • 8-705. Penalties.
      • 8-706. Exemptions.
    • ARTICLE 8. INSURANCE PROCEEDS LIEN
      • 8-801. Scope and application.
      • 8-802. Lien created.
      • 8-803. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-804. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-805. Procedure.
      • 8-806. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-807. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-808. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-809. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-810. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-811. Insurers; liability.
    • ARTICLE 9. CAMPERS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES USED AS RESIDENCES
      • 8-901. Findings of governing body.
      • 8-902. Campers and recreational vehicles on private property.
    • ARTICLE 10. ELVIRA STREET GREENSPACE
      • 8-1001. Scope and application.
      • 8-1002. Parking.
      • 8-1003. Removal.
      • 8-1004. Non-resident restrictions.
      • 8-1005. Noncommercial use.
      • 8-1006. Prohibition of buildings, structures.
      • 8-1007. Prohibition of disagreeable items.
      • 8-1008. Liability disclaimer.
      • 8-1009. Maintenance.
  • 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. POLICE DEPARTMENT
      • 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.
      • 10-204. Same; exempt property.
      • 10-205. Claiming property.
      • 10-206. Proof of ownership.
      • 10-207. 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 XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • ARTICLE 1. UNIFORM OFFENSE CODE
      • 11-101. Incorporating uniform public offense code.
      • 11-102. Same; amendment.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL REGULATIONS
      • 11-201. Curfew.
      • 11-202. Same; parent, guardian responsible.
      • 11-203. Penalty.
      • 11-204. Loud amplification systems in motor vehicles prohibited.
      • 11-205. Certain noises prohibited.
  • CHAPTER XII. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • ARTICLE 1. CITY PARKS
      • 12-101. City laws extended to parks.
      • 12-102. Police jurisdiction over parks.
      • 12-103. Damaging park property.
      • 12-104. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
      • 12-105. Vehicle registration.
      • 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. Violations; penalties.
  • CHAPTER XIII. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
    • ARTICLE 1. SIDEWALKS
      • 13-101. Duty to repair; permit required.
      • 13-102. Curb and 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. Obstructing sidewalks.
      • 13-110. Same; exception.
    • ARTICLE 2. STREETS
      • 13-201. Excavation permit.
      • 13-202. Same; bond.
      • 13-203. Same; filed.
      • 13-204. Same; barricades.
      • 13-205. Same; unlawful acts.
      • 13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
      • 13-207. Altering drainage.
      • 13-208. Unfinished pavement.
      • 13-209. Using streets.
      • 13-210. Dangerous objects in.
      • 13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
      • 13-212. Discharging water on streets.
      • 13-213. Burning in streets.
      • 13-214. Throwing in streets.
      • 13-215. Hauling loose material.
      • 13-216. Discharge of yard waste on city right-of-way.
      • 13-217. Right-of-way maintenance by adjoining landowner.
      • 13-218. Right-of-way damage by adjoining landowner or third party.
      • 13-219. Notice and assessment of damage to right-of-way.
    • 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 XIV. TRAFFIC
    • ARTICLE 1. STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
      • 14-101. Incorporating standard traffic ordinance.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
      • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
      • 14-202. Compliance required.
      • 14-203. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 14-204. Penalty for scheduled fines.
      • 14-205. Speed limits in school zones.
      • 14-206. Same; speed regulations.
      • 14-207. Same; parking prohibited at all times on certain streets.
      • 14-208. Same; negligent, or unsafe driving.
      • 14-209. Diversion agreements and driver’s record.
      • 14-210. Through streets.
      • 14-211. Parking on 9th and Commercial Streets.
      • 14-212. Parking on 11th Street.
      • 14-213. Parking on West 4th Street.
      • 14-214. Parking restrictions for trucks, trailers, campers, etc.
      • 14-215. Parking on North Milton Street.
      • 14-216. Parking on West Ninth Street.
    • 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. VEHICLE WEIGHT REGULATIONS
      • 14-501. Scope and effect of article; penalties for violation of size and weight laws.
      • 14-502. Same; vehicles weighing over 12,000 pounds, except as provided in this section.
      • 14-503. Same; definitions.
      • 14-504. Same; weight-bearing axles.
      • 14-505. Same; vehicle weight limit.
      • 14-506. Same; wheel and tire weight limit.
      • 14-507. Same; one-axle weight limit.
      • 14-508. Same; two-axle weight limit.
      • 14-509. Same; multiple-axle weight limits.
      • 14-510. Same; except for garbage, refuse, etc., trucks.
      • 14-511. Same; except for certain materials trucks.
      • 14-512. Same; stopping drivers suspected of violations.
      • 14-513. Same; removal of excess load.
      • 14-514. Same; failure to stop or comply.
    • ARTICLE 6. WORK-SITE UTILITY VEHICLES & UTILITY TASK VEHICLES
      • 14-601. Operation of work-site utility vehicles and utility task vehicles; penalty.
      • 14-602. Valid driver's license required; penalty.
      • 14-603. Effect.
      • 14-604. Insurance required; penalty.
      • 14-605. Registration; fee, application, inspection.
      • 14-606. Jurisdiction.
  • CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 15-101. Definition.
      • 15-102. Delinquent accounts.
      • 15-103. Notice; hearing.
      • 15-104. Same; finding
      • 15-105. Utility deposit.
      • 15-106. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
      • 15-107. Landlord liability.
      • 15-108. Petty cash fund.
      • 15-109. Same; deposits.
      • 15-110. Same; vouchers.
      • 15-111. Administrative fee imposed.
    • ARTICLE 2. WATER
    • ARTICLE 3. GAS
      • 15-301. Application for service.
      • 15-302. Gas service lines; maintenance.
      • 15-303. Meters; location and ownership.
      • 15-304. Damage to meters; liability.
      • 15-305. Accuracy of meters; complaints.
      • 15-306. Meter failure; bill estimation.
      • 15-307. Fixtures; consumer liability.
      • 15-308. Unlawful connections.
      • 15-309. Right of entry.
      • 15-310. Repairs; disrupted service.
      • 15-311. Discontinuance of service; notice.
      • 15-312. Unlawful acts; damage to fixtures.
      • 15-313. Installing pipes, fixtures and appliances; notice.
      • 15-314. Same; inspection required.
      • 15-315. Tightness; testing.
      • 15-316. Installation and repair; rules and standards.
      • 15-317. Thermal treatment.
      • 15-318. Customer gas service; definitions.
      • 15-319. Same; customer credit information.
      • 15-320. Same; non-discrimination.
      • 15-320. Same; deposit required.
      • 15-321. Same; records of deposits.
      • 15-322. Same; refund of deposit upon termination.
      • 15-323. Same; guarantee in lieu of deposit.
      • 15-324. Discontinuance of utility service; grounds.
      • 15-325. Nonpayment of utility bills; notice and hearing.
      • 15-326. Discontinuance of utility service.
      • 15-328. Lien upon customer’s property.
      • 15-329. Landlord liability.
      • 15-330. Late payment charges and reconnection fees.
      • 15-331. Municipal gas committee; appointment.
      • 15-332. Gas superintendent; appointment.
      • 15-333. All gas system customers.
      • 15-334. Rates.
    • ARTICLE 4. SEWERS
      • 15-401. Definitions.
      • 15-402. Unlawful acts; sewer connection required.
      • 15-403. Private sewer system.
      • 15-404. Permit required.
      • 15-405. Prohibited discharge.
      • 15-406. Damage to sewage works.
      • 15-407. Right of entry.
      • 15-408. Penalties.
      • 15-409. Sewage works; superintendent.
      • 15-410. Same; definitions.
      • 15-411. Same; user charge system.
      • 15-412. Same; billing procedure.
      • 15-413. Classes of users.
      • 15-414. Billing procedures for sewer users only.
      • 15-415. Sewer service charges.
      • 15-416. Sewage collection services outside city limits; annexation required.
    • ARTICLE 5. SOLID WASTE
      • 15-501. Definitions.
      • 15-502. Collection.
      • 15-503. Contracts.
      • 15-504. Duty of owner, occupant.
      • 15-505. Bulk containers.
      • 15-506. Enter private premises.
      • 15-507. Ownership of solid waste.
      • 15-508. Heavy, bulky waste.
      • 15-509. Hazardous materials.
      • 15-510. Prohibited practices.
      • 15-511. Objectionable waste.
      • 15-512. Unauthorized disposal.
      • 15-513. Closed vehicle.
  • CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • ARTICLE 1. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
      • 16-101. Commission re-establishment.
      • 16-102. Terms; vacancies.
      • 16-103. Meetings; quorum.
      • 16-104. Powers; duties.
      • 16-105. Auburn City Planning Commission shall serve as Board of Zoning Appeals.
      • 16-106. Budget.
      • 16-107. Comprehensive plan.
    • ARTICLE 2. ZONING REGULATIONS
      • 16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 3. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
      • 16-301. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 4. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
      • 16-401. Floodplain management ordinance incorporated.
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 52
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 67
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 3
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 4
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 5
  • APPENDIX B – ZONING REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
      • 101. All construction, public facility or utility; approval, disapproval of planning commission.
    • ARTICLE 2. ZONING REGULATIONS
      • 201. Title.
      • 202. Zoning map.
      • 203. Jurisdiction.
      • 204. Interpretation and scope.
    • ARTICLE 3. RULES AND DEFINITIONS
      • 301. Rules.
      • 302. Definitions.
      • 303. Same; ordinary meaning.
    • ARTICLE 4. DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES
      • 401. District classifications.
      • 402. Zoning district map.
      • 403. Annexation rule.
      • 404. Rules where uncertainty may arise.
    • ARTICLE 5 (RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE)
    • ARTICLE 6. “AG” AGRICULTURE DISTRICT
      • 601. Intent and purpose of district.
      • 602. District regulations.
      • 603. Use regulations.
      • 604. Intensity of use regulations.
      • 605. Height regulations.
      • 606. Yard regulations:
      • 607. Parking regulations.
      • 608. Sign regulations.
    • ARTICLE 7. “SF1” SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
      • 701. Intent and purpose of district.
      • 702. District regulations.
      • 703. Uses regulations.
      • 704. Intensity of use regulations.
      • 705. Height regulations.
      • 706. Yard regulations.
      • 707. Parking regulations.
      • 708. Sign regulations.
      • 709. Sidewalk regulations.
    • ARTICLE 8. “SF2” SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
      • 801. Intent and purpose of district.
      • 802. District regulations.
      • 803. Use regulations.
      • 804. Intensity of use regulations.
      • 805. Height regulations.
      • 806. Yard regulations.
      • 807. Parking regulations.
      • 808. Sign regulations.
      • 809. Sidewalk regulations.
    • ARTICLE 9. “MF1” TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
      • 901. Intent and purpose of district.
      • 902. District regulations.
      • 903. Use regulations.
      • 904. Intensity of use regulations.
      • 905. Height regulations.
      • 906. Yard regulations.
      • 907. Parking regulations.
      • 908. Sign regulations.
      • 909. Sidewalk regulations.
    • ARTICLE 10. “MF2” MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
      • 1001. Intent and purpose of district.
      • 1002. District regulations.
      • 1003. Use regulations.
      • 1004. Intensity of use regulations.
      • 1005. Height regulations.
      • 1006. Yard regulations.
      • 1007. Parking regulations.
      • 1008. Sign regulations.
      • 1009. Sidewalk regulations.
    • ARTICLE 11. “CUP” COMMUNITY UNIT PLAN DISTRICT
      • 1101. Intent and purpose of district.
      • 1102. District regulations.
      • 1103. General requirements.
      • 1104. Use regulations.
      • 1105. Intensity of use regulations.
      • 1106. Height regulations.
      • 1107. Yard regulations.
      • 1108. Sign regulations. (see article 20.)
      • 1109. Parking and loading regulations. (see article 21.)
    • ARTICLE 12. (RESERVED)
    • ARTICLE 13. “MHD” MOBILE HOME PARK DISTRICT
      • 1301. Intent and purpose of district.
      • 1302. Definitions.
      • 1303. General requirements.
      • 1304. Water supply.
      • 1305. Service buildings.
      • 1306. Sewage and refuse disposal.
      • 1307. Garbage receptacles.
      • 1308. Trash burning prohibited.
      • 1309. Animals and pets.
      • 1310. Register of occupants.
      • 1311. Supervision.
      • 1312. Permit and permit fee.
      • 1313. Application requirements.
      • 1314. Inspection required.
      • 1315. Revocation or suspension.
      • 1316. Unused mobile home park.
      • 1317. Sign.
    • ARTICLE 14. (RESERVED)
    • ARTICLE 15. “NS” NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING DISTRICT
      • 1501. Intent and purpose of district.
      • 1502. District regulations.
      • 1503. Use regulations.
      • 1504. Intensity of use regulations.
      • 1505. Height regulations.
      • 1506. Yard regulations.
      • 1507. Sign regulations. (see article 20).
      • 1508. Parking and loading regulations. (see article 21).
      • 1509. Additional height, area and use regulations. (see article 22).
      • 1510. Sidewalk regulations.
    • ARTICLE 16. “CBD” CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
      • 1601. Intent and purpose of district.
      • 1602. District regulations.
      • 1603. Use regulations.
      • 1604. Intensity of use regulations.
      • 1605. Height regulations.
      • 1606. Yard regulations.
      • 1607. Sign regulations. (see article 20.)
      • 1608. Parking and loading regulations. (see article 21.)
      • 1609. Sidewalk regulations.
    • ARTICLE 17. (RESERVED)
    • ARTICLE 18. “LI” LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
      • 1801. Intent and purpose of district.
      • 1802. District regulations.
      • 1803. Use regulations.
      • 1804. Intensity of use regulations.
      • 1805. Height regulations.
      • 1806. Yard regulations.
      • 1807. Parking regulations.
      • 1808. Traffic regulations.
      • 1809. Sign regulations.
      • 1810. Loading and unloading regulations.
    • ARTICLE 19. “HI” HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
      • 1901. Purpose and intent of district.
      • 1902. District regulations.
      • 1903. Use regulations.
      • 1904. Intensity of use regulations.
      • 1905. Height regulations.
      • 1906. Yard regulations.
      • 1907. Sign regulations. (see article 20.)
      • 1908. Parking regulations. (see article 21.)
    • ARTICLE 20. SIGN REGULATIONS
      • 2001. Intent.
      • 2002. Districts “SF1, MF1, MF2, CUP, LI, HI”.
      • 2003. Districts “NS, CBD, LI, HI”.
    • ARTICLE 21. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
      • 2101. Required off-street parking areas.
      • 2102. Plans and approval required.
      • 2103. Performance.
      • 2104. Traffic regulations.
      • 2105. Curb cuts.
      • 2106. Loading and unloading regulations.
    • ARTICLE 22. ADDITIONAL HEIGHT, AREA AND USE REGULATIONS
      • 2201. Qualifications and supplementations to district regulations.
      • 2202. Fences and screening.
      • 2203. Building setback lines.
      • 2204. Lots of record.
      • 2205. Canopy and marquee.
      • 2206. Storage container regulations.
    • ARTICLE 23. NONCONFORMING USES
      • 2301. May be continued.
      • 2302. May not be continued.
    • ARTICLE 24. ENFORCEMENT, VIOLATION AND PENALTY
      • 2401. Administration and enforcement.
      • 2402. Violation and penalty.
    • ARTICLE 25. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
      • 2501. Board of zoning appeals established.
      • 2502. Election of officers.
      • 2503. Rules of procedure.
      • 2504. Meetings.
      • 2505. Records.
      • 2506. Filing fee.
      • 2507. Public hearing and notice.
      • 2508. Powers and jurisdictions.
      • 2509. Procedure.
      • 2510. Variances to this zoning ordinance.
      • 2511. Exceptions to this ordinance.
      • 2512. Performance.
    • ARTICLE 26. AMENDMENTS
      • 2601. Amendments.
      • 2602. Applications.
      • 2603. Filing fee.
      • 2604. Public hearing and notice.
      • 2605. Protest.
    • ARTICLE 27. VALIDITY
      • 2701. Validity.
    • ARTICLE 28. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 2801. Scope.
      • 2802. Same, exemptions.
      • 2803. Additional requirements.
    • ARTICLE 29. APPROVALS NECESSARY FOR ACCEPTANCE OF SUBDIVISION PLATS
      • 2901. Planning commission, governing body consideration.
      • 2902. Recording plats.
    • ARTICLE 30. DEFINITIONS
      • 3001. Definitions.
    • ARTICLE 31. CLASSIFICATION OF SUBDIVISIONS
      • 3101. Class “A”.
      • 3102. Class “B”.
      • 3103. Class “C”.
    • ARTICLE 32. REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH CLASS OF SUBDIVISION
      • 3201. Utility requirements.
      • 3202. Other requirements.
    • ARTICLE 33. MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS
      • 3301. Blocks.
      • 3302. Streets, alleys and public ways.
      • 3303. Lots.
      • 3304. Easements.
    • ARTICLE 34. DEDICATION OR RESERVATION OF PUBLIC SITES AND OPEN SPACES
      • 3401. Dedication or reservation of sites.
    • ARTICLE 35. PRE-APPLICATION
      • 3501. Pre-application procedure.
    • ARTICLE 36. PRELIMINARY PLATS
      • 3601. Submission of preliminary plat.
      • 3602. Same; data to be shown.
      • 3603. Approval or disapproval of the preliminary plat.
    • ARTICLE 37. FINAL PLAT
      • 3701. Submission requirements.
      • 3702. Filing fee.
      • 3703. Information.
    • ARTICLE 38. EXTENT AND MANNER OF CONSTRUCTING OR INSTALLING PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT S
      • 3801. Required improvements.
    • ARTICLE 39. VARIANCE AND EXCEPTIONS.
      • 3901. Variances and exceptions.
    • ARTICLE 40. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
      • 4001. Building and zoning permits.
      • 4002. Recording.
      • 4003. Certifications required on the final plat.
      • 4004. Issuance of building permits and occupancy permit.
    • ARTICLE 41. SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION TO ACCOMPANY THE FINAL PLAT
      • 4101. Required supplementary documents and information.