• CODE OF THE CITY OF AUGUSTA, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 2163
  • 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. Powers and duties.
    • 1-203. Same; meetings.
    • 1-204. Same; quorum.
    • 1-205. Mayor; powers and duties.
    • 1-206. President of the council.
    • 1-207. Vacancies in governing body; how filled.
    • 1-208. Compensation.
    • 1-209. Expenses.
    • 1-210. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
    • 1-211. Same; amendments.
    • 1-212. Same; deletions.
  • Article 3. Officers and Employees
    • 1-301. City clerk.
    • 1-302. Same; fiscal records.
    • 1-303. Same; seal; oaths.
    • 1-304. Same; withholding agents.
    • 1-305. Deputy city clerk.
    • 1-306. City treasurer.
    • 1-307. City attorney; office; duties.
    • 1-308. City engineer.
    • 1-309. City manager.
    • 1-310. Appointment; term; qualification.
    • 1-311. Salary; bond.
    • 1-312. Duties of city manager.
    • 1-313. Countersign warrants.
    • 1-314. Payroll deductions.
  • Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
    • 1-401. Personnel rules and regulations.
  • 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. 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. Library
    • 1-801. Library board.
    • 1-802. Property tax dollar limits.
  • Article 9. Old City Records
    • 1-901. Destruction of certain records.
    • 1-902. Records to be preserved.
  • Article 10. Administrative Departments
    • 1-1001. Administrative departments.
    • 1-1002. Employee authorization to cite violations of this city code.
  • Article 11. Emergency Management
    • 1-1101. Emergency management.
  • Article 12. Public Building Commission
    • 1-1201. Creation.
    • 1-1202. Composition.
    • 1-1203. Purpose, powers and functions.
    • 1-1204. Support services.
    • 1-1205. Further action.
  • Article 13. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
    • 1-1301. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
    • 1-1302. City-wide 1.0% sales tax for general purposes.
    • 1-1303. City-wide 1.0% sales tax; expiring September 30, 2026.
    • 1-1304. Public safety equipment reserve fund.
    • 1-1305. 911 Fund.
    • 1-1306. Collection of debts.
    • 1-1307. Maximum library fund tax dollar amount.
    • 1-1308. Maximum library employee benefit fund mill levy.
    • 1-1309. Vehicle and equipment reserve fund.
• 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. Keeping animals.
    • 2-108. Animal traps.
    • 2-109. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
    • 2-110. Animal confines; shelters.
    • 2-111. Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens.
    • 2-112. Death of animals.
    • 2-113. Vicious animals.
    • 2-114. Running at large; fine..
    • 2-115. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
    • 2-116. Redemption of impounded animals.
    • 2-117. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
    • 2-118. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
    • 2-119. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
    • 2-120. Emergency; proclamation.
    • 2-121. Muzzling.
    • 2-122. Kennels; permit requirements.
    • 2-123. Permit period and issuance.
    • 2-124. Kennels regulated.
    • 2-125. Revocation.
    • 2-126. Animal waste.
    • 2-127. Neglectful Care of Animals.
    • 2-128. Designation of Dog Parks.
    • 2-129. Cruelty to animals.
    • 2-130. Authority to take custody of an animal that shows signs of cruelty or neglect.
    • 2-131. Inhumane treatment of animals is prohibited.
  • Article 2. Dogs and Cats
    • 2-201. Registration and vaccination required; fee.
    • 2-202. Dog or cat tags.
    • 2-203. Same; counterfeit tag.
    • 2-204. Evidence of vaccination.
    • 2-205. Exceptions; visiting dogs or cats; seeing eye dogs.
    • 2-206. Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee.
    • 2-207. Disposition of unclaimed dogs or cats.
    • 2-208. Confinement of dogs or cats in heat.
    • 2-209. Impounding animals without licenses.
    • 2-210. Limits on dogs and cats.
    • 2-211 Trap/Neuter/Vaccinate/Return (TNVR).
  • 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.
    • 3-104. Consumption on public property.
    • 3-105. Public sale; consumption.
    • 3-106. License revocation.
    • 3-107. Immediate entry.
    • 3-108. Frisco Depot; public consumption.
  • Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
    • 3-201. License issued by city.
    • 3-202. License required of retailer.
    • 3-203. Application.
    • 3-204. License application procedures.
    • 3-205. License granted; denied.
    • 3-206. License to be posted.
    • 3-207. License, disqualification.
    • 3-208. Restriction on location.
    • 3-209. License fee.
    • 3-210. Suspension of license.
    • 3-211. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
    • 3-212. Same; appeal.
    • 3-213. Change of location.
    • 3-214. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
    • 3-215. Business regulations.
    • 3-216. Prohibited conduct on premises.
    • 3-217. Sanitary conditions required.
  • 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. Restriction 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 director of public safety department.
  • Article 7. Temporary Permits
    • 3-701. Permit required.
    • 3-702. Permit fee.
    • 3-703. City temporary permit.
    • 3-704. Permit regulations.
  • Article 8. Common Consumption Areas
    • 3-801. Common consumption area established.
    • 3-802. Same; rules of conduct.
    • 3-803. Same; notification.
• CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Article 1. Building Code
    • 4-101. International building code incorporated.
    • 4-102. Deletions.
    • 4-103. Amendments.
    • 4-104. Additions.
  • Article 2. Residential Code, Building Standards, Dwelling Construction Under the Building Code, Housing Standards
    • 4-201. International residential code incorporated.
    • 4-202. Amendments.
    • 4-203. Addition.
    • 4-204. Deletions.
    • 4-205. Dwelling construction under the uniform building code incorporated.
    • 4-206. Deletions.
    • 4-207. Amendment.
    • 4-208. Addition.
    • 4-209. Guidelines for manufactured housing installations incorporated.
    • 4-210. Deletions.
    • 4-211. Amendment.
    • 4-212. Addition.
    • 4-213. Certificates of occupancy and habitation.
  • Article 3. Electrical Code
    • 4-301. National electrical code incorporated.
    • 4-302. Deletions.
    • 4-303. Additions.
    • 4-304. Amendments.
  • Article 4. Plumbing Code
    • 4-401. International plumbing code incorporated.
    • 4-402. Addition.
    • 4-403. Deletions.
    • 4-404. Amendments.
  • Article 5. Mechanical Code
    • 4-501. International mechanical code incorporated.
    • 4-502. Deletion.
    • 4-503. Amendment.
    • 4-504. Additions.
  • Article 6. Housing Code
    • 4-601. Uniform housing code incorporated.
    • 4-602. Deletions.
    • 4-603. Amendments.
    • 4-604. Additions.
  • Article 7. Landscaping and Urban Forestry Code
    • 4-701. Purpose.
    • 4-702. Definitions.
    • 4-703. Street trees; list.
    • 4-704. On-site inspections.
    • 4-705. Interference with community forest duties.
    • 4-706. Care of community forest.
    • 4-707. Tree protection.
    • 4-708. Trimming trees by public or private utilities.
    • 4-709. Tree topping.
    • 4-710. Infected or infested trees on private property.
    • 4-711. Dead trees on private property.
    • 4-712. Tree sculptures.
    • 4-713. Removal of tree stumps.
    • 4-714. Private limitations top urban forestry and landscaping.
    • 4-715. Street tree requirements.
    • 4-716. Clearance over streets, alleys, public ways, walkways and sidewalks.
    • 4-717. Utilities.
    • 4-718. Abutting property owner rights.
    • 4-719. Abutting property owner responsibilities.
    • 4-720. Notice to owner, occupant.
    • 4-721. Abatement by the city.
    • 4-722. Assessment of costs.
    • 4-723. Violation; penalty.
  • Article 8. Addressing Code
    • 4-801. Inspection department authorized to assign numbers.
    • 4-802. Formula for assigning street address numbers.
    • 4-803. Placing numbers.
    • 4-804. Building to be numbered before occupied.
  • Article 9. Moving Buildings
    • 4-901. Building official; authority.
    • 4-902. Permit required.
    • 4-903. Same: application for permit.
    • 4-904. Same; insurance required.
    • 4-905. Same; fee.
    • 4-906. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-907. Notice to owners.
    • 4-908. Duty of owners.
    • 4-909. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-910. Display of warning lights.
  • Article 10. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
    • 4-1001. Purpose.
    • 4-1002. Definitions.
    • 4-1003. Public officer; duties.
    • 4-1004. Procedure; petition.
    • 4-1005. Same; notice.
    • 4-1006. Same; publication.
    • 4-1007. Same; hearing, order.
    • 4-1008. Duty of owner.
    • 4-1009. Same; failure to comply.
    • 4-1010. Same; make site safe.
    • 4-1011. Assessment of costs.
    • 4-1012. Immediate hazard.
    • 4-1013. Appeals from order.
    • 4-1014. Scope of article.
  • Article 11. International Private Disposal Code
    • 4-1101. International private disposal code incorporated.
    • 4-1102. Deletions.
    • 4-1103. Amendments.
    • 4-1104. Additions.
  • Article 12. International Fuel Gas Code
    • 4-1201. International fuel gas code incorporated.
    • 4-1202. Deletions.
    • 4-1203. amendments.
    • 4-1204. Additions.
  • Article 13. International Property Maintenance Code
    • 4-1301. International property maintenance code incorporated.
    • 4-1302. Deletions.
    • 4-1303. Amendments.
    • 4-1304. Additions.
  • Article 14. Designated Main Street Area
    • 4-1401. Designated Main Street area.
    • 4-1402. Permit work within Main Street area.
    • 4-1403. Review of application.
    • 4-1404. Issuance of permit.
    • 4-1405. New construction.
    • 4-1406. Site plan.
    • 4-1407 Mass and scale.
    • 4-1408. Roof shape.
    • 4-1409. Windows.
    • 4-1410. Entrances.
    • 4-1411. Loading docks and doors.
    • 4-1412. Materials.
    • 4-1413. Solid-to-void ratio.
    • 4-1414. Alignment of façade elements.
    • 4-1415. Signs.
    • 4-1416. Sign context.
    • 4-1417. Permitted signs.
    • 4-1418 Flush mounted signs.
    • 4-1419. Pole mounted/monument signs.
    • 4-1420. Projecting signs.
    • 4-1421. Window signs.
    • 4-1422. Directory signs.
    • 4-1423. Inappropriate signs.
    • 4-1424. Sign materials.
    • 4-1425. Sign content.
    • 4-1426. Sign lighting.
    • 4-1427. General.
    • 4-1428. Alterations.
    • 4-1429. Ground floor.
    • 4-1430. Windows.
    • 4-1431. Entry ways.
    • 4-1432. Loading dock doors.
    • 4-1433. Façade materials.
    • 4-1434. Cornices.
    • 4-1435. Roofs.
    • 4-1436. Repair techniques.
    • 4-1437. Additions to historic buildings.
    • 4-1438. Canopies/awnings.
    • 4-1439. Historic colors.
  • Article 15. Rights of Way
    • 4-1501. Permit.
    • 4-1502. Underground locator.
    • 4-1503. Restoration of surface.
    • 4-1504. Penalties.
• CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • Article 1. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
    • 5-101. Definitions.
    • 5-102. License required.
    • 5-103. Same; application required.
    • 5-104. Same; investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
    • 5-105. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
    • 5-106. Renewal.
    • 5-107. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
    • 5-108. Appeal to governing body.
    • 5-109. Regulations.
    • 5-110. Use of streets and sidewalks.
    • 5-111. Disturbing the peace.
  • Article 2. Pawnbrokers and Precious Metal Dealers
    • 5-201. Definitions.
    • 5-202. License application; fee.
    • 5-203. Display of license.
    • 5-204. Examination of books.
    • 5-205. Report of property.
    • 5-206. Record of transactions.
    • 5-207. Prohibited transactions.
    • 5-208. Requirements in precious metals transactions.
  • Article 3. Adult Entertainment Establishments and Hotels
    • 5-301. Definitions.
    • 5-302. License required.
    • 5-303. Application for license.
    • 5-304. License fees.
    • 5-305. License; eligibility requirements.
    • 5-306. Examination of application by city council.
    • 5-307. Display of license required.
    • 5-308. Renewal of licenses.
    • 5-309. General regulations.
    • 5-310. Alcoholic beverages.
    • 5-311. Prohibited conduct.
    • 5-312. Compliance with other regulations required.
    • 5-313. Distance requirements.
    • 5-314. Suspension and revocation of license.
    • 5-315. Penalty.
    • 5-316. Injunctions.
    • 5-317. Invalidity of part.
  • Article 4. Escort Services
    • 5-401. Definitions.
    • 5-402. License required.
    • 5-403. Sexually oriented escort services unlawful.
    • 5-404. License exclusive to person and premises issued.
    • 5-405. License fees.
    • 5-406. License renewal.
    • 5-407. Applicability of regulations to existing businesses.
    • 5-408. Display of license required.
    • 5-409. Application for escort service license.
    • 5-410. License; eligibility requirements.
    • 5-411. Examination of application by city council.
    • 5-412. Suspension or revocation of escort service license.
    • 5-413. Compliance with other regulations required.
    • 5-414. Escort service duties.
    • 5-415. Prohibited activities.
    • 5-416. Escort/escort service runner; license required.
    • 5-417. Escort/escort service runner; license application, renewal.
    • 5-418. Escort/escort service runner; license fees.
    • 5-419. Escort/escort service runner; license eligibility.
    • 5-420. Suspension or revocation of an escort/escort service runner’s license.
    • 5-421. Invalidity of part.
  • Article 5. Horse and Carriage Rides
    • 5-501. Definitions.
    • 5-502. License required.
    • 5-503. Denial and revocation.
    • 5-504. Application; fee; renewal.
    • 5-505. Insurance requirements.
    • 5-506. Carriage standards.
    • 5-507. Horse care standards.
    • 5-508. Operator standards.
    • 5-509. Use of sidewalks.
  • Article 6. Fair Housing
    • 5-601. Policy.
• CHAPTER 6. 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.
  • Article 2. Wards
    • 6-201. First ward; established.
    • 6-202. Second ward; established.
    • 6-203. Third ward; established.
    • 6-204. Fourth ward; established.
• CHAPTER 7. PUBLIC SAFETY
  • Article 1. Department of Public Safety
    • 7-101. Department of Public Safety.
    • 7-102. Director of public safety; powers and duties; supervision of department.
    • 7-103. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
    • 7-104. Rules and regulations.
    • 7-105. Director of public safety; powers.
    • 7-106. Same; records.
    • 7-107. Private use of fire equipment.
    • 7-108. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
    • 7-109. Volunteer safety officers; compensation.
  • Article 2. Fire Prevention
    • 7-201. Fire prevention code incorporated.
    • 7-202. Same; enforcement.
    • 7-203. Same; amendments.
    • 7-204. Open burning; general.
    • 7-205. Open burning; combustible materials.
    • 7-206. Permits; required.
    • 7-207. Liability of property owners.
    • 7-208. Closed chamber device.
    • 7-209. Disposal of hot ashes.
    • 7-210. Permits; issuance of.
    • 7-211. Permits: revoked by director of public safety.
    • 7-212. Penalty.
  • Article 3. Fireworks
    • 7-301. Definitions.
    • 7-302. Discharge of fireworks.
    • 7-303. Public display.
    • 7-304. Manufacture, storage and sale of fireworks.
    • 7-305. Seizure of fireworks.
    • 7-306. Insurance.
    • 7-307. Termination.
    • 7-308. Emergency.
    • 7-309. Exceptions.
    • 7-310. Testing.
    • 7-311. Penalties.
  • Article 4. Firemen’s Relief Association
    • 7-401. Firemen’s relief association; recognition.
    • 7-402. Public safety officers; membership in firemen’s relief association.
  • Article 5. Property in Safety Department Custody
    • 7-501. Designation of property.
    • 7-502. Custody.
    • 7-503. Notice of intent to sell; requirements as to sale.
    • 7-504. Failure of owner to claim before sale; sale to highest bidder, etc.
    • 7-505. Costs to be paid by owner if property claimed after publication.
    • 7-506. Disposition of proceeds of sale.
    • 7-507. Discretionary sale.
    • 7-508. Regulations.
    • 7-509. Disposition.
    • 7-510. Same; exempt property.
    • 7-511. Claiming property.
    • 7-512. Proof of ownership.
    • 7-513. Auction.
  • Article 6. Department of Public Safety Fees
    • 7-601. Fee for responses to party.
    • 7-602. Initial responses to parties, gatherings or events.
    • 7-603. Subsequent responses to parties, gatherings or events; liability.
    • 7-604. Cost; collection.
• CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Article 1. Junked Motor Vehicles on Private Property
    • 8-101. Findings of governing body.
    • 8-102. Definitions.
    • 8-103. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
    • 8-104. Public officer.
    • 8-105. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-106. Right of entry.
    • 8-107. Order of violation.
    • 8-108. Same; contents.
    • 8-109. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-110. Abatement.
    • 8-111. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
    • 8-112. Hearing.
    • 8-113. Costs assessed.
  • Article 2. Weeds
    • 8-201. Weeds to be removed.
    • 8-202. Definitions.
    • 8-203. Administration and enforcement.
    • 8-204. Abatement; assessment of costs.
    • 8-205. Right of entry.
    • 8-206. Unlawful interference.
    • 8-207. Noxious weeds.
  • Article 3. Health Nuisances
    • 8-301. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-302. Public officer.
    • 8-303. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-304. Same; right of entry.
    • 8-305. Order of violation.
    • 8-306. Same; contents.
    • 8-307. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-308. Abatement.
    • 8-309. Hearing.
    • 8-310. Costs assessed.
  • Article 4. Insurance Proceeds Lien
    • 8-401. Scope and application.
    • 8-402. Lien created.
    • 8-403. Same; encumbrances.
    • 8-404. Same; pro rata basis.
    • 8-405. Procedure.
    • 8-406. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
    • 8-407. City inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
    • 8-408. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
    • 8-409. Same; disposition of funds.
    • 8-410. Effect upon insurance policies.
    • 8-411. Insurers; liability.
  • Article 5. Release of Hazardous Materials
    • 8-501. Definitions.
    • 8-502. Strict liability.
    • 8-503. Recovery of expenses.
• 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. Court clerk.
    • 9-108. Payment of fine.
    • 9-109. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
    • 9-110. Failure to appear.
    • 9-111. Court costs; witness and mileage fees.
• CHAPTER 10. POLICE
  • Article 1. Reserved
    • 10-101. Reserved.
• CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
  • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
    • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
    • 11-102. Deletions.
    • 11-103. Amendment; littering.
    • 11-104. Amendment; vapor products.
  • Article 2. Local Regulations
    • 11-201. Failure to return library material.
    • 11-202. Same; specific prohibitions.
    • 11-203. Same; notice.
    • 11-204. Same; presumption.
    • 11-205. Same; penalty.
    • 11-206. Curfew; hours declared.
    • 11-207. Same; curfew; exception.
    • 11-208. Responsibility of parent, or person having custody.
    • 11-209. Loitering in streets and other public places.
    • 11-210. Loudspeakers, sound amplifiers; permits.
    • 11-211. Window peeping.
    • 11-212. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
    • 11-213. Same; penalty.
    • 11-214. Urinating/defecating in public prohibited.
    • 11-215. Same; penalty.
  • Article 3. Mob Action
    • 11-301. Emergency; mob action.
    • 11-302. Proclamation of emergency.
    • 11-303. Termination.
    • 11-304. Penalty.
  • Article 4. Controlled Substances
    • 11-401. Unlawful possession or use of certain substances or drugs.
    • 11-402. Unlawful use or possession of simulated controlled substances and drug paraphernalia.
    • 11-403. Penalties.
• CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 12-101. City of Augusta Park System.
    • 12-102. Park board.
    • 12-103. Fire prohibited; exceptions.
    • 12-104. Driving regulations.
    • 12-105. Hours available.
    • 12-106. Fishing licenses required; exceptions.
    • 12-107. Safety equipment.
    • 12-108. Penalty.
  • Article 2. Santa Fe Lake and Park
    • 12-201. Santa Fe lake and Park property.
    • 12-202. Permits; individual and groups.
    • 12-203. Boat permits.
    • 12-204. Speed limit for boats.
    • 12-205. Revocation of boating license and park privileges.
    • 12-206. Special events.
    • 12-207. Swimming regulations.
  • Article 3. Lake Augusta-Garvin Park
    • 12-301. Lake Augusta Garvin park.
    • 12-302. Fishing permitted; rights reserved by city.
    • 12-303. Illegal fishing and baiting prohibited.
    • 12-304. Hours fishing permitted.
    • 12-305. Boats; permitted, restrictions.
    • 12-306. Minors in boats on lake Augusta Garvin park; restrictions.
    • 12-307. Boat docks prohibited.
    • 12-308. Boats left unaccompanied prohibited.
    • 12-309. Hours of boating.
    • 12-310. Boating licenses.
    • 12-311. Speed limit for boats.
    • 12-312. Boating; limited area of operation.
    • 12-313. Boats; launching limitations.
    • 12-314. Prohibition of boating privileges; non-assignability of licenses.
    • 12-315. Wading and swimming prohibited; exception.
    • 12-316. Revocation of licenses.
    • 12-317 being on the lakes when frozen or throwing objects upon the lakes when frozen prohibited.
  • Article 4. City Swimming Pool
    • 12-401. City swimming pool part of park system.
    • 12-402. City swimming pool regulations.
  • Article 5. Elmwood Cemetery
    • 12-501. Name of cemetery.
    • 12-502. City manager’s duties; appoint sexton.
    • 12-503. Sexton; duties.
    • 12-504. Plat.
    • 12-505. Sections.
    • 12-506. Definition of cemetery lots and burial spaces.
    • 12-507. Rules and regulations adopted.
    • 12-508. Lots held subject to rules.
    • 12-509. Transfer of lots.
    • 12-510. Burial permits.
    • 12-511. Burial.
    • 12-512. Supervision by sexton.
    • 12-513. Trees, shrubs, fences.
    • 12-514. Monuments.
    • 12-515. Monuments and markers.
    • 12-516. Wooden markers prohibited.
    • 12-517. Mounds.
    • 12-518. Foundations.
    • 12-519. Advertising prohibited.
    • 12-520. Processions.
    • 12-521. Burial service time.
    • 12-522. Defacing improvements.
    • 12-523. Vehicles; speed limits; firearms; fireworks; prohibited.
    • 12-524. Burial.
    • 12-525. Maintenance; regular care.
    • 12-526. Maintenance; special lot care.
    • 12-527. Times available to the public.
    • 12-528. Prohibited uses.
    • 12-529. Mausoleums; rules and regulations adopted.
    • 12-530. Same; transfer of crypts.
    • 12-531. Same; record.
    • 12-532. Same; embalming.
    • 12-533. Same; right to inter.
    • 12-534. Same; certificate of death.
    • 12-535. Same; opening and closing of crypts.
    • 12-536. Same; number of bodies.
    • 12-537. Same; flowers.
    • 12-538. Same; vases.
    • 12-539. Same; chairs.
    • 12-540. Same; times available to the public.
    • 12-541. Same; prohibited uses.
    • 12-542. Price of grave spaces.
    • 12-543. Disbursement of funds.
    • 12-544. Fees for opening and closing graves.
    • 12-545. Requirements for vaults or caskets.
    • 12-546. Decorations and adornments.
    • 12-547. Same; placement.
    • 12-548. Same; flowers.
    • 12-549. Same; prohibited items.
    • 12-550. Same; hanging plants and shepherd hooks.
    • 12-551. Same; official medallions and flag holders.
    • 12-552. Same; temporary markers.
    • 12-553. Stones, markers, floral display fixtures and containers.
    • 12-554. Charges for sealing crypt.
    • 12-555. Monument permit.
    • 12-556. Acts prohibited.
    • 12-557. Permits.
    • 12-558. Condition precedent to issuance of a permit.
    • 12-559. Inspecting and compliance with application.
    • 12-560. Removal of headstone, monument or other marker.
    • 12-561. Endowment fund; creation.
    • 12-562. Same; contributions.
    • 12-563. Same; investment.
    • 12-564. Same; bond of City Clerk.
• 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. Obstructing sidewalks.
    • 13-110. Same; exception.
  • Article 2. Pavement, Curbs and Street Regulations
    • 13-201. Cutting pavements, curbs, sidewalks.
    • 13-202. Permit; how served.
    • 13-203. Work to be done at expense of permit holder.
    • 13-204. Cutting pavement; how.
    • 13-205. Reconstruction of pavement or sidewalk.
    • 13-206. Excavations; barricades; lights.
    • 13-207. Driveway entrance.
    • 13-208. Abandonment of driveway; duty of owner.
    • 13-209. Use of culverts.
    • 13-210. Obstructing drainage.
    • 13-211. Municipal projects.
  • Article 3. Street Uses Regulated
    • 13-301. Work adjacent to streets; encumbering streets.
    • 13-302. Cellar entrances.
    • 13-303. Trespassing on parking; curbs.
    • 13-304. Storage on sidewalks, streets, alleys.
    • 13-305. Unlawful street deposits.
    • 13-306. Curb pumps prohibited.
    • 13-307. Posting bills.
    • 13-308. Glass, tacks, nails.
    • 13-309. Heavy vehicles.
    • 13-310. Hauling over streets.
    • 13-311. Molesting paving and sidewalks.
    • 13-312. Injury by petroleum products.
    • 13-313. Removal of barricades and lights.
    • 13-314. Railroad crossings.
    • 13-315. Width of streets, alleys, easements.
    • 13-316. Penalty.
  • Article 4. Special Regulations; Certain Streets
    • 13-401. Encroachments prohibited.
    • 13-402. Definitions.
    • 13-403. Notice to remove; removal.
    • 13-404. Penalty.
    • 13-405. Not to affect other streets.
  • Article 5. Snow and Ice
    • 13-501. Snow and ice to be removed.
    • 13-502. Buildings, structures near streets, alleys, sidewalks.
    • 13-503. Penalty.
• CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
  • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
    • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance for Kansas cities incorporated.
    • 14-102. Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
    • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • 14-104. Amendment; speed limits.
    • 14-105. Trespass to park.
    • 14-106. Amendment; preliminary breath test.
    • 14-107. Amendment; seatbelt violations.
    • 14-108. Amendment; work-site utility vehicle.
  • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
    • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • 14-202. Parking prohibited.
    • 14-203. One-way streets.
    • 14-204. School zones; special speed restrictions.
    • 14-205. Speeding in excess of 20 miles per hour prohibited during certain hours.
    • 14-206. School zone; speed limit; fines doubled.
    • 14-207. Angle parking.
    • 14-208. Truck routes.
    • 14-209. Same; definition.
    • 14-210. Same; trucks and other commercial vehicles required to follow truck routes.
    • 14-211. Same; truck routes designated.
    • 14-212. Parking certain trucks in prohibited areas.
    • 14-213. Same; presumption, owner illegally parked motor vehicle.
    • 14-214. Parking, standing of taxicabs, buses.
    • 14-215. Unauthorized motor vehicles.
    • 14-216. Parades and processions.
    • 14-217. Same; regulations.
    • 14-218. Careless driving.
    • 14-219. Outdoor parking/storage of recreational vehicles.
    • 14-220. Vehicle parking on private property.
  • Article 3. Hazardous Materials
    • 14-301. Hazardous material defined.
    • 14-302. Same; exceptions.
    • 14-303. Transportation of hazardous materials.
    • 14-304. Hazardous materials routes.
    • 14-305. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
    • 14-306. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
  • Article 4. Bicycles
    • 14-401. Definitions.
    • 14-402. Application and issuance.
    • 14-403. License plates, registration cards.
    • 14-404. Bicycle dealers; daily records.
    • 14-405. Sales, transfers of ownership; duties of parties.
    • 14-406. Unlawful acts.
    • 14-407. Operation of bicycle on certain streets.
    • 14-408. License fee.
    • 14-409. Penalty.
  • Article 5. Emergency Snow Routes
    • 14-501. Findings of the governing body.
    • 14-502. Declaration of traffic emergency.
    • 14-503. Notice of parking emergency; termination.
    • 14-504. Removal of parked vehicles.
    • 14-505. Emergency snow routes; establishment; signs.
    • 14-506. Snow disposal.
  • Article 6. Emergency Access Routes
    • 14-601. Declaration of emergency access route.
    • 14-602. Removal of parked vehicles.
    • 14-603. Emergency routes; establishment; signs.
    • 14-604. Same; penalty.
  • Article 7. Special Purpose Vehicles
    • 14-701. Definitions.
    • 14-702. Operation of special purpose vehicles on city streets; special conditions and restrictions on operation.
    • 14-703. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty; duties and responsibilities.
    • 14-704. Same; insurance required; penalty.
    • 14-705. Same; registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
    • 14-706. Penalty.
    • 14-707. Exemptions.
• CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 15-101. Definition.
    • 15-102. Delinquent accounts.
    • 15-103. Notice; hearing.
    • 15-104. Adjustment of bills.
    • 15-105. Billing consolidated.
    • 15-106. Billing; Area No. 1.
    • 15-107. Billing; Area No. 2.
    • 15-108. Delinquent bills; reconnecting fee; Area No. 1.
    • 15-109. Delinquent bills; reconnecting fee; Area No. 2.
    • 15-110. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-111. Landlord liability.
  • Article 2. Water
    • 15-201. Regulations.
    • 15-202. Service not guaranteed.
    • 15-203. Service connections required.
    • 15-204. Application for service.
    • 15-205. City to make connections.
    • 15-206. Water connect fees; costs.
    • 15-207. Curb cocks.
    • 15-208. Check valves.
    • 15-209. Unauthorized service.
    • 15-210. Meters.
    • 15-211. Same; testing.
    • 15-212. Tampering with meter.
    • 15-213. Leaks.
    • 15-214. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
    • 15-215. Water service maintenance.
    • 15-216. Interrupt service.
    • 15-217. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-218. Wasting water.
    • 15-219. Right of access.
    • 15-220. Rates.
    • 15-221. Ownership of water installation and meter.
    • 15-222. Extension of waterlines.
    • 15-223. Trenching and backfilling.
    • 15-224. Cross-connections prohibited.
    • 15-225. Same; protective backflow devices required.
    • 15-226. Same; inspection.
    • 15-227. Same; protection from contaminants.
    • 15-228. Backflow and back siphonage regulations incorporated.
  • Article 3. Electricity
    • 15-301. Electric services.
    • 15-302. Right to discontinue service.
    • 15-303. Rates.
    • 15-304. Residential service.
    • 15-305. General Service/ Small Commercial Service.
    • 15-306. Large Commercial/Industrial Service.
    • 15-307. Electric Cost Adjustment (ECA).
    • 15-308. Connection fees.
    • 15-309. Electric transformer and service connection fees.
    • 15-310. Interconnection standards for customer-owned renewable electric generation facilities and distributed generation.
  • Article 4. Sewers
    • 15-401. Definitions.
    • 15-402. Natural outlet.
    • 15-403. Privy unlawful.
    • 15-404. Sewer connections required.
    • 15-405. Failure to connect.
    • 15-406. Private sewer system.
    • 15-407. Same; permit.
    • 15-408. Same; inspection.
    • 15-409. Same; discharge.
    • 15-410. Same; maintenance.
    • 15-411. Same; plumbing inspector; additional requirements.
    • 15-412. Same; building sewer closing.
    • 15-413. Tampering with sewer.
    • 15-414. Sewer; building permits; classes.
    • 15-415. Same; costs.
    • 15-416. Same; separate sewer connection.
    • 15-417. Same; old building sewer use.
    • 15-418. Same; materials.
    • 15-419. Same; specifications.
    • 15-420. Same; elevation.
    • 15-421. Same; excavations.
    • 15-422. Same; joints.
    • 15-423. Same; sewer connection.
    • 15-424. Same; inspection.
    • 15-425. Same; barricades.
    • 15-426. Roof; foundation drains.
    • 15-427. Stormwater drain.
    • 15-428. Prohibited discharges.
    • 15-429. Same; likely harm.
    • 15-430. Same; options of city.
    • 15-431. Interceptors.
    • 15-432. Preliminary treatment; expense.
    • 15-433. Control manhole.
    • 15-434. Testing standards.
    • 15-435. Waste hauling, recreational vehicle dumping, and other special agreements.
    • 15-436. Damage to sewers.
    • 15-437. Inspection by city.
    • 15-438. Company indemnified; when.
    • 15-439. Entry by city.
    • 15-440. Penalties.
    • 15-441. Bills.
    • 15-442. Sewer service rates.
    • 15-443. Service charges.
  • Article 5. Solid Waste
    • 15-501. Definitions.
    • 15-502. Duty to request service.
    • 15-503. Collection; refuse, garbage by city.
    • 15-504. Contracts.
    • 15-505. Authorized persons.
    • 15-506. Accumulation; storage of refuse; garbage and recycling.
    • 15-507. Collection; garbage, refuse.
    • 15-508. Charges; collection; disposal.
    • 15-509. Commercial dumping at compost/limb site.
    • 15-510. Same; permit.
    • 15-511 Roll-off container services.
    • 15-512 Bulky item pickup.
    • 15-513 Authority of City Manager.
  • Article 6. Water Conservation
    • 15-601. Purpose.
    • 15-602. Definitions.
    • 15-603. Declaration of a water emergency.
    • 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.
  • Article 3. Subdivision Regulations
    • 16-301. Subdivisions regulations incorporated.
  • Article 4. Flood Plain Zoning
    • 16-401. Floodplain management ordinance incorporated.
• 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
  • Charter Ordinance No. 9
  • Charter Ordinance No. 10
  • Charter Ordinance No. 11
  • Charter Ordinance No. 12
  • Charter Ordinance No. 13
  • Charter Ordinance No. 14A
  • Charter Ordinance No. 14B
  • Charter Ordinance No. 15
  • Charter Ordinance No. 17
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • Ordinance No. 1911
  • Ordinance No. 1956
  • Ordinance No. 1957
  • Ordinance No. 1987
  • Ordinance No. 2083
  • Ordinance No. 2222
• APPENDIX C – ZONING REGULATIONS (including amendments through Ord. 2246)
  • Article 01 Enactment and Applicability
    • 1.1. Title
    • 1.2. Jurisdiction
    • 1.3. Authority
    • 1.4. Purpose
    • 1.5. Separability
  • Article 02 Rules of Construction and Interpretation
    • 2.1. Rules of Construction
    • 2.2. Rules of Interpretation
  • Article 03 Definitions
    • 3.1. Purpose
    • 3.2. General
    • 3.3. Definitions of Words and Terms
  • Article 04 General Provisions
    • 4.1. Purpose
    • 4.2. Uses & Activities Governed
    • 4.3. Establishment of Districts
    • 4.4. Official Zoning Map
    • 4.5. Zoning District Boundaries
    • 4.6. General Provisions
    • 4.7. City Utility Connections
    • 4.8. Conditions of Approval
    • 4.9. Annexed Land
    • 4.10. Nonconforming Uses & Structures
    • 4.11. Floodplain Regulations
  • Article 05 Land Uses
    • 5.1. Purpose
    • 5.2. Primary Land Uses
    • 5.3. Table of Primary Uses by Zoning District
    • 5.4. Secondary Land Uses
    • 5.5. Table of Secondary Uses & Structures by Zoning District
    • 5.6. Requirements for Secondary Uses & Structures
    • 5.7. Accessory Uses & Structures
  • Article 06 Zoning District Regulations
    • 6.1. Purpose
    • 6.2. “A-1” Agricultural District
    • 6.3. “R-R” Single-Family Rural Residential District
    • 6.4. “R-1” Single-Family Residential District
    • 6.5. “R-2” Small Lot/Zero Lot Line (ZLL) Residential District
    • 6.6. “R-3” Multi-Family Residential District
    • 6.7. “R-4” Manufactured Home Park District
    • 6.8. “M-1” Mixed-Use Commercial District
    • 6.9. “C-1” Main Street Commercial District
    • 6.10. “C-2” Local Commercial District
    • 6.11. “C-3” General Commercial District
    • 6.12. “I-1” Industrial District
    • 6.13. “PDO” Planned Development Overlay District
    • 6.14. “AO” Airport Overlay District
    • 6.15. Dissolution & Redesignation of Previous Zoning Districts
  • Article 07 Off-street Parking & Loading
    • 7.1. Applicability.
    • 7.2. General Parking Provisions
    • 7.3. Required Off-street Parking for Persons with Disabilities
    • 7.4. Off-street Parking & Loading General Design Provisions
    • 7.5. Off-street Parking & Loading Minimum Design Standards
  • Article 08 Sign Regulations
    • 8.1. Intent and Purpose
    • 8.2. Applicability
    • 8.3. Substitutions Clause
    • 8.4. General Sign Definitions
    • 8.5. Sign Structural Classification
    • 8.6. Sign Display Classification
    • 8.7. Measurements and Calculations
    • 8.8. Signs Exempt from Regulation
    • 8.9. Prohibited Signs
    • 8.10. General Sign Standards
    • 8.11. Fixed Sign Regulations by Zoning District & Land Use
    • 8.12. Portable Sign Regulations by Zoning District & Land Use
    • 8.13. Maintenance Provisions
    • 8.14. Nonconforming Signs
    • 8.15. Sign Permitting Process
    • 8.16. Implementation and Enforcement
  • Article 09 Compatibility Buffers
    • 9.1. Purpose
    • 9.2. Applicability
    • 9.3. General Provisions
    • 9.4. Visual Buffer Design Standards
    • 9.5. Supplemental Landscape Buffer Requirements
    • 9.6. Visual & Landscape Buffer Plans
    • 9.7. Buffer & Landscaping Installation & Maintenance
    • 9.8. Height Compatibility Standards
  • Article 10 Specific Use Standards
    • 10.1. Purpose
    • 10.2. Accessory Apartment or Dwelling; Guest Home or Pool House
    • 10.3. Adult Entertainment
    • 10.4. Adult Retail Store
    • 10.5. Arena or Stadium
    • 10.6. Automotive Maintenance Shop; Automotive Repair Shop; Vehicle Maintenance or Repair Garage
    • 10.7. Automotive or Equipment Sales, Rental or Leasing (all listed uses); Manufactured Home Dealers
    • 10.8. Bar or Tavern; Brewpub
    • 10.9. Boarding Kennel
    • 10.10. Broadcast Tower
    • 10.11. Car Wash
    • 10.12. Concrete or Asphalt Pavement Mixing Plant (Permanent)
    • 10.13. Detached Residential Carport or Garage
    • 10.14. Detached Structure for Home Occupation
    • 10.15. Distributed Antenna System; Small Cell System
    • 10.16. Drive-Thru Banking Service or ATM; Drive-Thru Window for Services, Retail Sales or Restaurants
    • 10.17. Duplex, Single-Family Attached
    • 10.18. Earth Sheltered Home
    • 10.19. Garbage Dumpster or Liquid Waste Container
    • 10.20. Golf Course or Country Club
    • 10.21. Guard or Security Booth
    • 10.22. Home & Garden Center
    • 10.23. Junk, Scrap or Salvage Yard; Vehicle or Equipment Storage Yard
    • 10.24. Multi-Tenant Lifestyle Center; Shopping Mall; Strip Center
    • 10.25. Neighborhood Clubhouse or Swimming Pool
    • 10.26. Non-Commercial Greenhouse or Hoop House
    • 10.27. Outdoor Display of Retail Merchandise for Sale
    • 10.28. Outdoor Kennel Run or Play Yard
    • 10.29. Outdoor Market
    • 10.30. Outdoor Storage of Retail Merchandise Stock
    • 10.31. Petroleum or Natural Gas Extraction
    • 10.32. Quarry or Mine; Sand, Rock or Mineral Extraction Pit
    • 10.33. Recreation, Sport & Amusement Center
    • 10.34. Sawmill
    • 10.35. School or Educational Campus; Technical School or Job Training Center
    • 10.36. Self-Storage, Commercial
    • 10.37. Shooting Range, Indoor
    • 10.38. Shooting Range, Outdoor
    • 10.39. Storage Shed or Structure
    • 10.40. Tattoo or Body Piercing Studio
    • 10.41. Truck Stop
    • 10.42. Unattended Donation Box
    • 10.43. Utility Support Facility
    • 10.44. Vehicle Fueling Station; Fuel Pump
    • 10.45. Wireless Communication Tower
    • 10.46 On-site Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS)
    • 10.47 Wind Energy Generation Structures
  • Article 11 Home Occupations
    • 11.1. Purpose
    • 11.2. Restrictions & Limitations
    • 11.3. Allowable Home Occupations
    • 11.4. Prohibited Home Occupations
    • 11.5. Home Occupation Day Care Services
  • Article 12 Roles & Responsibilities
    • 12.1. Purpose
    • 12.2. Planning Commission
    • 12.3. City Council
    • 12.4. Office of the Zoning Administrator
    • 12.5. Office of the City Clerk
  • Article 13 Site Plan Review
    • 13.1. Purpose
    • 13.2. Applicability
    • 13.3. Administrative Site Plan Requirements
    • 13.4. Development Site Plan Requirements
    • 13.5. Development Site Plan Approval
  • Article 14 Processes & Procedures
    • 14.1. Purpose
    • 14.2. Amendments; Conditional & Temporary Uses
    • 14.3. Public Notification & Conduct of Hearings
    • 14.4. Official Actions & Decisions
    • 14.5. Petitions of Protest
    • 14.6. Other Planning Actions & Approvals
    • 14.7. Standards of Review
    • 14.8. Finality of Council Decisions
    • 14.9. Zoning Compliance Certificates
    • 14.10. Building Permits
  • Article 15 Board of Zoning Appeals
    • 15.1. Authorization
    • 15.2. General Rules & Procedures
    • 15.3. Powers and Jurisdiction
    • 15.4. Appeals of Zoning Administrator Determinations
    • 15.5. Requests for Variance
    • 15.6. Notice & Conduct of Hearings
    • 15.7. Finality of Board Decisions
  • Article 16 Planning Area Regulations
    • 16.1. Authority
    • 16.2. Building Code & County Regulations
    • 16.3. Residential Infrastructure Requirements
    • 16.4. Manufactured Homes
  • Article 17 Enforcement
    • 17.1. Violations
    • 17.2. Enforcement Actions
    • 17.3. Enforcement Procedures
  • Appendix A - Supplemental Landscape Guidance
    • Preferred Trees for South Central Kansas
    • Trees and Shrubs for Difficult Sites
• APPENDIX D – SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  • Chapter 1 Title, Purpose, Authority, Jurisdiction, Applicability and Exemptions
    • 100 Title
    • 101 Purpose
    • 102 Authority
    • 103 Jurisdiction
    • 104 Applicability
    • 105 Exemptions
  • Chapter 2 Interpretation and Construction
    • 200 Interpretation
    • 201 Rules of Construction
  • Chapter 3 Administration, Enforcement, and Filing Fees
    • 300 Division of Responsibility
    • 301 Duties of the Administrator
    • 302 Duties of the Planning Commission
    • 303 Duties of The Governing Body
    • 304 Enforcement
    • 305 Building Permits
    • 306 Filing Fees
    • 307 Engineering Plan Review Fee
  • Chapter 4 Procedure for Approval of Sketch Plat, Preliminary Plats, Final Plats and Master Drainage Plans
    • 400 Sketch Plat
    • 401 Preliminary Plat
    • 402 Final Plat
    • 403 Final Plat as a Unit Development
    • 404 Approval of Final Plats for Small Tracts
    • 405 One-Step Preliminary and Final Plat
    • 406 Governing Body Action on the Final Plat
    • 407 Board of County Commissioners
    • 408 County Register Of Deeds
  • Chapter 5 Contents of Sketch Plats, Preliminary Plats, Final Plats and Drainage Plans
    • 500 Contents of Sketch Plats
    • 501 Contents of Preliminary Plat
    • 502 Contents Of Preliminary Master Drainage Plan Within The City Limits
    • 503 Contents of Preliminary Master Drainage Plan within the Planning Area
    • 504 Contents of the Final Plat
    • 505 Contents of Master Drainage Plan within the City Limits
    • 506 Contents of Master Drainage Plan in the Planning Area
  • Chapter 6 Minimum Design Standards
    • 600 Scope
    • 601 Comprehensive Development Plan
    • 602 Land for Public Facility Sites
    • 603 Land Subject to Flooding
    • 604 Land for Open Space
    • 605 Land Subject to Excessive Erosion by Wind or Water
    • 606 Streets – Layout and Design
    • 607 Alleys
    • 608 Blocks
    • 609 Lots
    • 610 Easements
    • 611 Assembly, Commercial And Industrial Subdivisions
    • 612 Reserves
  • Chapter 7 Improvement Procedures and Requirements
    • 700 Governmental Jurisdiction and Engineering
    • 701 Submittal of Improvement Guarantees or Petitions
    • 702 Final Improvement Plans
    • 703 Construction of Improvements
    • 704 Acceptance of Improvements
    • 705 Exceptions for Existing Improvements
    • 706 Required Improvements
    • 707 Building Contractors
  • Chapter 8 Procedures for Approval of Lot Splits
    • 800 Authorization for Approval of Lot Splits
    • 801 Application Procedures
    • 802 Approval Guidelines
    • 803 Additional Requirements
    • 804 Requirements for Lot Split Drawings
    • 805 Certificate of Lot Split Approval
  • Chapter 9 Replats, Appeals, Waivers, Variances, Vacations, and Corrections
    • 900 Replats
    • 901 Appeals General
    • 902 Appeals on Improvement Standards
    • 903 Waiver of Required Improvements or Guarantees of Installation of Same
    • 904 Variances
    • 905 Vacations
    • 906 Correction of Platting Errors
  • Chapter 10 Definitions
    • 1000 Definitions
  • Chapter 11 Amendments and Review
    • 1100 Amendment Procedures
    • 1101 Annual Review
    • 1102 Judicial Review
  • Appendix A - Parking on Arterial Streets