CODE OF THE CITY OF CARBONDALE, 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. Reserved
Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
1-401. Personnel policies and guidelines.
1-402. Same.
Article 5. Oaths and Bonds
1-501. Oath; affirmation.
1-502. Oaths filed.
1-503. Bonds required.
1-504. Same; premiums.
1-505. Condition of bonds.
1-506. Approval of bonds.
Article 6. Open Records
1-601. Policy.
1-602. Record custodians.
1-603. Local freedom of information officers.
1-604. Public request for access.
1-605. Facilities for public inspection.
1-606. Procedures for inspection.
1-607. Appointment of official custodians.
1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
1-609. Requests to be directed to custodians.
1-610. Fee administration.
1-611. Inspection fee.
1-612. Copying fee.
1-613. Prepayment of fees.
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. Recreation Commission
1-801. Recreation commission; purpose.
1-802. Membership and terms.
1-803. Election of officers.
1-804. Budget; tax levy.
1-805. Powers and duties.
CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
Article 1. General Provisions
2-101. Definitions.
2-102. Citation.
2-103. Same; capture/destruction.
2-104. Same; right of entry; unlawful interference.
2-105. Carbondale pet clinic.
2-106. Breaking into Carbondale pet clinic.
2-107. Cruelty to animals.
2-108. Same; exceptions.
2-109. Animal traps.
2-110. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
2-111. Noisy animals.
2-112. Animal confines; shelters.
2-113. Death of animals.
2-114. Vicious 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. Kennels and commerce related to dogs.
Article 2. Dogs
2-201. Registration and vaccination required; fee.
2-202. Dog tags.
2-203. Same; counterfeit tag.
2-204. Evidence of vaccination.
2-205. Visiting dogs.
2-206. Running at large; fine.
2-207. Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee.
2-208. Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
2-209. Confinement of dogs in heat.
2-210. Muzzling.
Article 3. Other Animals and Fowl
2-301. Exotic animals.
2-302. Livestock and fowl.
2-303. Rabbits.
2-304. General penalty.
CHAPTER 3. BEVERAGES
Article 1. General Provisions
3-101. Definitions.
3-102. Restriction on location.
3-103. Minors on premises.
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. Special Event CMB Permits
3-601. Special event CMB permits; permit required.
3-602. Same; permit fee.
3-603. Same; city special event permit.
3-604. Same; permit regulations.
CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Article 1. Building and House Numbers
4-101. Requirements.
4-102. Baseline numbering.
4-103. Same.
4-104. Same; multiple dwellings.
4-105. Same; dispute.
4-106. Same; sizing.
4-107. Same.
4-108. Same; penalty.
Article 2. Building Codes
4-201. International building code.
4-202. Residential code incorporated.
4-203. Mechanical code incorporated.
4-204. Energy conservation code incorporated.
4-205. Electrical code incorporated.
4-206. Plumbing code incorporated.
CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Article 1. General Regulations and Licenses
5-101. License required.
5-102. Application for license.
5-103. Not assignable or transferable.
5-104. License period; duration.
5-105. Exemption of farmers.
5-106. License fees.
5-107. Same; when payable; time period.
5-108. Payment of fees; receipt.
5-109. Contents of license.
5-110. Record book.
5-111. Display of license.
Article 2. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
5-201. Definitions.
5-202. License required.
5-203. Same; application required.
5-204. Issuance; county residents.
5-205. Same; investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
5-206. Same; investigation fee.
5-207. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
5-208. Renewal.
5-209. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
5-210. Appeal to governing body.
5-211. Regulations.
5-212. Use of streets and sidewalks.
5-213. Disturbing the peace.
Article 3. Tree Trimming and Removal
5-301. Definitions.
5-302. License required.
5-303. Approval of license application.
5-304. Insurance.
5-305. Refusal to grant or revocation of license.
5-306. Hearing.
5-307. Expiration of license.
5-308. Transferability of license.
5-309. Penalty.
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. Reserved
Article 2. Fire Prevention
7-201. Open burning.
7-202. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
7-203. Stacking of hay or straw.
7-204. Keeping of packing materials.
7-205. Storage of ashes.
7-206. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
7-207. Fire hazards generally.
7-208. Hazardous materials.
7-209. Prohibited practices.
Article 3. Fireworks
7-301. Fireworks defined.
7-302. Fireworks prohibited.
7-303. Same; exceptions; discharges.
7-304. Same; exception; sale of fireworks.
7-305. Permit for sale of fireworks required; fee; issuance.
7-306. Permit for public fireworks display required.
7-307. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
7-308. Discharge on streets, public property and inside buildings prohibited.
7-309. Throwing prohibited.
7-310. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
7-311. Retail display of fireworks.
7-312. Fire extinguishers required.
7-313. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
7-314. Penalties.
7-315. Banning fireworks.
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. Environmental Code
8-201. Title.
8-202. Legislative finding of fact.
8-203. Purpose.
8-204. Rules of construction.
8-205. Definitions.
8-206. Public officer.
8-207. Enforcement standards.
8-208. Unlawful acts.
8-209. Order of violation.
8-210. Penalty.
8-211. Abatement.
8-212. Hearing.
8-213. Appeals.
8-214. Costs assessed.
8-215. Construction.
Article 3. Weeds
8-301. Weeds to be removed.
8-302. Definitions.
8-303. Public officer; notice to remove.
8-304. Abatement; assessment of costs.
8-305. Right of entry.
8-306. Unlawful interference.
8-307. Noxious weeds.
8-308. Failure to comply; penalty.
Article 4. Minimum Housing Code
8-401. Title.
8-402. General.
8-403. Declaration of policy.
8-404. Definitions.
8-405. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
8-406. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
8-407. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
8-408. Designation of unfit dwellings.
8-409. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
8-410. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
8-411. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
8-412. Notice of violations; procedures.
8-413. Public officer; authority.
8-414. Governing body; authority.
8-415. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
8-416. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
8-417. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
8-418. Governing body; appeals.
8-419. Right of petition.
Article 5. Junked Motor Vehicles on Private Property
8-501. Findings of governing body.
8-502. Definitions.
8-503. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
8-504. Public officer.
8-505. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-506. Same; right of entry.
8-507. Order of violation.
8-508. Same; contents.
8-509. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-510. Abatement.
8-511. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
8-512. Hearing.
8-513. Costs assessed.
Article 6. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
8-601. Purpose.
8-602. Definitions.
8-603. Enforcing officer; duties.
8-604. Procedure; petition.
8-605. Same; notice.
8-606. Same; publication.
8-607. Same; hearing, order.
8-608. Duty of owner.
8-609. Same; failure to comply.
8-610. Same; make site safe.
8-611. Assessment of costs.
8-612. Immediate hazard.
8-613. Appeals from order.
8-614. Scope of article.
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. Private Entrance Culverts and Drainage Areas
8-801. Health and Safety.
8-802. Private entrance culverts.
8-803. Sump pump discharge requirements.
8-804. Roof drain and downspout discharge requirements.
8-805. Private drainage and erosion issues.
8-806. Notification procedures/costs.
8-807. Abatement; assessment of costs.
8-808. Right of entry.
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. Reserved
CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
Article 2. Local Provisions
11-201. Skateboards, roller skates, bicycles, scooters, go-carts, mopeds, tricycles.
Article 3. Curfew
11-301. Curfew.
11-302. Same; exceptions.
11-303. Same; responsibilities of parent or person having legal care and custody.
11-304. Same; penalty.
Article 4. Noise Control
11-401. Findings.
11-402. Standards.
11-403. Loud Sound amplification systems prohibited.
11-404. Prohibition generally.
11-405. Horns and signaling devices.
11-406. Sound producing device.
11-407. Loudspeakers, amplifiers for advertising.
11-408. Penalties.
CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
Article 1. City Parks
12-101. City laws extended to parks and lakes.
12-102. Police jurisdiction over parks and lakes.
12-103. Damaging park and lake property.
12-104. Vehicle regulations.
12-105. Hunting.
12-106. Fires.
12-107. Camping Prohibited.
12-108. Sanitation.
12-109. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
12-110. Preservation of natural state.
12-111. General regulations.
12-112. Fishing on city lakes.
12-113. East and West Lake rules and regulations.
12-114. Boating rules and regulations.
12-115. Assumption of risk.
12-116. Boat docks.
12-117. Construction.
12-118. Water level.
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. 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. Dead and dangerous trees on private property.
13-307. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
13-308. Costs on tax rolls.
13-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
13-310. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
Article 4. Snow and Ice
13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
13-402. Same; exception; alternate remedy.
13-403. Same; penalty.
13-404. Removal may be made by city.
13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
CHAPTER 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.
Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
14-202. Restricting parking on public streets and rights of way.
14-203. Angle parking.
14-204. Requirements for a neighborhood party.
14-205. U-turns and J-turns.
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 Purpose Vehicles
14-501. Operation of work site utility vehicles; penalty.
14-502. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
14-503. Operation of all-terrain vehicle or golf cart.
14-504. Same; roadways laned for traffic.
14-505. Same; clinging to other vehicles prohibited.
14-506. Same; equipment on all-terrain vehicles and golf carts.
14-507. Same; penalties.
14-508. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
14-509. Registration; fee, application, inspection.
CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
Article 1. General Provisions
15-101. Definition.
15-102. Delinquent accounts.
15-103. Notice; hearing.
15-104. Same; finding.
15-105. Connection fee and transfer fee.
15-106. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
Article 2. Water
15-201. Maintenance supervisor 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. Connection fees.
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. Reserved.
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. Sewer connection required.
15-303. Permit; connection fee.
15-304. Application.
15-305. Costs.
15-306. Sewer connection.
15-307. Sewer for each building.
15-308(1). Same; specifications.
15-308(2). Same.
15-308(3). Same.
15-308(4). Same.
15-308(5). Same.
15-308(6). Same.
15-308(7). Same.
15-309. Sewer excavations; damages.
15-310. Failure to connect.
15-311. Privy unlawful.
15-312. Private sewer system.
15-313. Same; permit.
15-314. Same; inspection.
15-315. Same; discharge.
15-316. Same; additional requirements.
15-317. Disposal of sewage.
15-318. Damage to sewers.
15-319. Natural outlet.
15-320. Standards.
15-321. Old building sewers.
15-322. Mud, grease traps.
15-323. Roof, foundation drains.
15-324. Prohibited discharges.
15-325. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
15-326. Sewer service charge.
15-328. Licensed plumbers.
15-329. License fee.
15-330. Insurance required.
15-331. Penalty.
15-332. Rates.
15-333. Billing.
15-334. User charge system; review.
15-335. Account; replacement needs.
15-336. Sewer rates.
15-337. Billing.
15-338. Penalty.
Article 4. Solid Waste
15-401. Definitions.
15-402. Collection.
15-403. Contracts.
15-404. Duty of owner, occupant.
15-405. Containers.
15-406. Miscellaneous waste.
15-407. Bulk containers.
15-408. Enter private premises.
15-409. Ownership of solid waste.
15-410. Rocks, heavy, bulky, excessive waste.
15-411. Objectionable waste.
15-412. Unauthorized disposal.
15-413. Private collectors; license required.
15-414. Same; application.
15-415. Same; fee.
15-416. Same; number to be displayed.
15-417. Closed vehicle.
15-418. Rules and regulations.
15-419. Insurance required.
15-420. Failure to secure license.
15-421. Charges.
15-422. Request for service.
15-423. Service fees.
15-424. Billing.
15-425. Penalty.
Article 5. Water Conservation
15-501. Purpose.
15-502. Definitions.
15-503. Declaration of a water watch.
15-504. Declaration of a water emergency.
15-505. Voluntary conservation measures.
15-506. Mandatory conservation measures.
15-507. Emergency water rates.
15-508. Regulations.
15-509. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
15-510. Emergency termination.
CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
Article 1. City Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
16-101. Planning commission.
16-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
16-103. Meetings, officers and records.
16-104. Powers and duties.
16-105. Budget.
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 regulations incorporated.
APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
Charter Ordinance No. 1
Charter Ordinance No. 2
Charter Ordinance No. 3
Charter Ordinance No. 4
Charter Ordinance No. 4A
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. 14
Charter Ordinance No. 15
Charter Ordinance No. 16
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
Ordinance No. 387 (Mediacom)
Ordinance No. 414 (Westar)
Ordinance No. 416 (Kansas Gas)
Ordinance No. ___ (AT&T)