• CODE OF THE CITY OF FLORENCE, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 838
  • 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. Powers generally.
    • 1-109. Ordinances.
    • 1-110. Same; subject and title; amendment.
    • 1-111. Same; publication.
    • 1-112. Same; ordinance book.
    • 1-113. Resolutions, motions.
    • 1-114. City records.
    • 1-115. Altering code.
    • 1-116. Scope of application.
    • 1-117. General penalty.
    • 1-118. Severability.
  • Article 2. Governing Body
    • 1-201. Governing body; compensation.
    • 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. Vacancies on the governing body; how filled.
  • Article 3. Officers and Employees
    • 1-301. Appointment.
    • 1-302. Employees.
    • 1-303. Removal.
    • 1-304. Vacancy in office.
    • 1-305. City clerk.
    • 1-306. Same; fiscal records.
    • 1-307. Same; seal; oaths.
    • 1-308. Same; withholding agent.
    • 1-309. Assistant city clerk.
    • 1-310. City treasurer.
    • 1-311. City attorney.
    • 1-312. City engineer.
    • 1-313. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-314. Conflict of interest.
  • Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
    • 1-401. Personnel policies and guidelines.
    • 1-402. Employee benefits contribution fund.
  • Article 5. Oaths and Bonds
    • 1-501. Oath; affirmation.
    • 1-502. Oaths filed.
    • 1-503. Bonds required.
    • 1-504. Same; premiums.
    • 1-505. Condition of bonds.
    • 1-506. Approval of bonds.
  • Article 6. Open Records
    • 1-601. Policy.
    • 1-602. Record custodians.
    • 1-603. Local freedom of information officers.
    • 1-604. Public request for access.
    • 1-605. Facilities for public inspection.
    • 1-606. Procedures for inspection.
    • 1-607. Appointment of official custodians.
    • 1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
    • 1-609. Designation of additional record custodians.
    • 1-610. Requests to be directed to custodians.
    • 1-611. Fee administration.
    • 1-612. Inspection fee.
    • 1-613. Copying fee.
    • 1-614. Prepayment of fees.
    • 1-615. Payment.
  • Article 7. Investment of Public Funds
    • 1-701. Purpose and goals.
    • 1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
    • 1-703. Definitions.
    • 1-704. Investment of idle funds.
    • 1-705. Procedures and restrictions.
    • 1-706. Custody and safekeeping.
    • 1-707. Sale or transfer.
    • 1-708. Interest on time deposits.
  • Article 8. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
    • 1-801. Tax levy limits.
    • 1-802. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
    • 1-803. Water lease legal fund.
  • Article 9. Civil Defense
    • 1-901. Purposes.
    • 1-902. Definitions.
    • 1-903. Civil Defense and Disaster Council.
    • 1-904. Civil Defense and Disaster Council: powers and duties.
    • 1-905. Director of civil defense and disaster: powers and duties.
    • 1-906. Disaster and emergency powers of the director.
    • 1-907. Civil defense and disaster organization.
    • 1-908. Division, services, and staff of the civil defense and disaster organization.
    • 1-909. Penalty.
• CHAPTER 2. ANIMALS AND FOWL
  • Article 1. Animals and Fowl
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Animal control officer.
    • 2-103. Enforcement.
    • 2-104. Control or protection of animals in general.
    • 2-105. Impounding, redemption of animals in violation of the article.
    • 2-106. Violation by owners or harborers of a dog, penalties and procedures.
    • 2-107. Procedure for retention, observation and disposition of animals.
    • 2-108. Registration, vaccination, licensing of a dog or cat; fees.
    • 2-109. Health standards minimum.
    • 2-110. Authorization for quarantine.
    • 2-111. Exclusion.
    • 2-112. Penalty.
    • 2-113. Regulations for a licensed veterinarian.
  • Article 2. Vicious Dogs Prohibited
    • 2-201. Vicious dogs.
• 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. Open container.
    • 3-107. Consumption while driving.
    • 3-108. Identification card.
    • 3-109. Underage purchaser.
    • 3-110. Unauthorized acts by minors or connection with alcoholic liquor.
  • 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.
  • Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor
    • 3-301. State license required.
    • 3-302. Occupational tax.
    • 3-303. Posting of receipt.
    • 3-304. Hours of sale.
    • 3-305. Business regulations.
    • 3-306. Restrictions on location.
  • Article 4. Private Clubs
    • 3-401. License required.
    • 3-402. License fee.
    • 3-403. Business regulations.
  • Article 5. Drinking Establishments
    • 3-501. License required.
    • 3-502. License fee.
    • 3-503. Business regulations.
  • Article 6. Caterers
    • 3-601. License required.
    • 3-602. License fee.
    • 3-603. Business regulations.
    • 3-604. Notice to chief of police.
  • Article 7. Temporary Permits
    • 3-701. Permit required.
    • 3-702. Permit fee.
    • 3-703. City temporary permit.
    • 3-704. Permit regulations.
• CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Article 1. Building Code
    • 4-101. National building code incorporated.
    • 4-102. Deletions from standard code.
    • 4-103. Amendments to standard code.
    • 4-104. Additions to standard code.
    • 4-105. Penalty.
    • 4-106. Setbacks and minimum lot size.
  • Article 2. Plumbing Code
    • 4-201. National plumbing code incorporated.
    • 4-202. Additions to standard plumbing code.
    • 4-203. Plumber’s license; bond.
    • 4-204. Penalty.
  • Article 3. Electrical Code
    • 4-301. National electrical code incorporated.
    • 4-302. Additions to standard code.
    • 4-303. Electricians; license and bond required.
  • Article 4. Gas Piping Code
    • 4-401. Standard code incorporated.
    • 4-402. Additions to standard code.
    • 4-403 License required; bond.
  • Article 8. Flood Damage Prevention
    • 4-801. Definitions.
    • 4-802. Application.
    • 4-803. Basis for establishing the areas of special floor hazard.
    • 4-804. Penalties.
    • 4-805. Restriction
    • 4-806. Interpretation.
    • 4-807. Warning and disclaimer of liability.
    • 4-808. Permit.
    • 4-809. Designation of the local administrator.
    • 4-810. Duties and responsibilities.
    • 4-811. Variance procedures.
    • 4-812. General standards.
    • 4-813. Standards for subdivision proposals.
    • 4-814. Specific standards.
    • 4-815. Non-conforming use.
  • Article 9. ADA Compliance
    • 4-901. Inspections.
    • 4-902. Compliance.
    • 4-903. Civil penalties.
  • Article 10. Moving Buildings
    • 4-1001. Building official; authority.
    • 4-1002. Permit required.
    • 4-1003. Same; application for permit.
    • 4-1004. Same; bond, insurance required.
    • 4-1005. Same; fee.
    • 4-1006. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-1007. Notice to owners.
    • 4-1008. Duty of owners.
    • 4-1009. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-1010. Display of lanterns.
• 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 and Peddlers
    • 5-201. Peddlers on private premises; nuisances; licenses.
    • 5-202. Penalty.
  • Article 3. Amusement License
    • 5-301. License required for certain amusement devices.
    • 5-302. Licensing procedure.
    • 5-303. Inoperable machines.
    • 5-304. License tax.
    • 5-305. License to be displayed in building.
    • 5-306. Seizure of unlicensed machines or tables.
    • 5-307. Penalty.
  • Article 4. Fair Housing
    • 5-401. Discrimination in offering property prohibited.
    • 5-402. Enforcement.
    • 5-403. City business or permits to violators prohibited.
    • 5-404. Penalty.
    • 5-405. Discriminatory practices.
    • 5-406. Exemptions.
    • 5-407. Administration.
    • 5-408. 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.
  • Article 2. Wards
    • 6-201. Reserved.
• CHAPTER 7. FIRE
  • Article 1. Fire Department
    • 7-101. City fire department established.
    • 7-102. Membership; fire drill.
    • 7-103. Supervision of department.
    • 7-104. Fire chief; powers.
    • 7-105. Same; records.
    • 7-106. Assistant chief.
    • 7-107. Private use of fire equipment.
    • 7-108. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
    • 7-109. Same; fire hose.
    • 7-110. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
    • 7-111. False alarm.
  • Article 2. Fire Prevention
    • 7-201. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
    • 7-202. Keeping of packing materials.
    • 7-203. Ashes, storage; unlawful.
    • 7-204. Open burning; unlawful.
    • 7-205. Exemption to open burning.
    • 7-206. Penalty.
  • Article 3. Flammable Liquids and L-P Gases
    • 7-301. Definitions.
    • 7-302. Class I or class II; storage in buildings.
    • 7-303. Class III; storage in buildings.
    • 7-304. Bulk oil stations and service stations; rules and regulations.
    • 7-305. L-P gases; rules and regulations.
    • 7-306. Penalty.
  • Article 4. Fireworks
    • 7-401. Fireworks defined
    • 7-402. Fireworks prohibited exceptions.
    • 7-403. Limited use exception; conditions.
    • 7-404. Limited sales exception; permit requirements and conditions.
    • 7-405. Public display exception; permit requirements and conditions
    • 7-406. Authority of fire and police chiefs
    • 7-407. Penalty.
  • Article 5. Imposing Charges
    • 7-501. Imposing charges for certain fire calls made by the fire department.
• CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Article 1. Board of Health
    • 8-101. Board of Health.
    • 8-102. Organization: meetings.
    • 8-103. Board of Health duties.
  • Article 2. Health Nuisances
    • 8-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-202. Public officer.
    • 8-203. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-204. Same; right of entry.
    • 8-205. Order of violation.
    • 8-206. Same; contents.
    • 8-207. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-208. Abatement.
    • 8-209. Hearing.
    • 8-210. Costs assessed.
  • Article 3. Weeds
    • 8-301. Weed removal.
    • 8-302. Notice; fees.
  • 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. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
    • 8-501. Purpose.
    • 8-502. Definitions.
    • 8-503. Enforcing officer; duties.
    • 8-504. Procedure; petition.
    • 8-505. Same; notice.
    • 8-506. Same; publication.
    • 8-507. Same; hearing, order.
    • 8-508. Duty of owner.
    • 8-509. Same; failure to comply.
    • 8-510. Same; make site safe.
    • 8-511. Assessment of costs.
    • 8-512. Immediate hazard.
    • 8-513. Appeals from order.
    • 8-514. Scope of article.
  • Article 6. Environmental Code
    • 8-601. Title.
    • 8-602. Legislative finding of fact.
    • 8-603. Purpose.
    • 8-604. Rules of construction.
    • 8-605. Definitions.
    • 8-606. Public officer.
    • 8-607. Enforcement standards.
    • 8-608. Unlawful acts.
    • 8-609. Order of violation.
    • 8-610. Penalty.
    • 8-611. Abatement.
    • 8-612. Hearing.
    • 8-613. Appeals.
    • 8-614. Costs assessed.
    • 8-615. Construction.
  • Article 7. Insurance Proceeds Lien
    • 8-701. Scope and application.
    • 8-702. Lien created.
    • 8-703. Same; encumbrances.
    • 8-704. Same; pro rata basis.
    • 8-705. Procedure.
    • 8-706. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
    • 8-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
    • 8-708. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
    • 8-709. Same; disposition of funds.
    • 8-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
    • 8-711. Insurers; liability.
  • Article 8. Solid Waste/Refuse Collection
    • 8-801. Definitions.
    • 8-802. Refuse prohibited on public grounds: exceptions.
    • 8-803. Premises in clean and sanitary manner.
    • 8-804. Garbage, rubbish disposal.
    • 8-805. Dead animals.
    • 8-806. Personal collection of trash unlawful.
    • 8-807. Garbage, rubbish transporting unlawful.
    • 8-808. Damaging garbage containers unlawful.
    • 8-809. Penalty.
    • 8-810. Garbage and rubbish, right of city.
    • 8-811. Containers; specification.
    • 8-812. Placing and maintenance of containers.
    • 8-813. Charges for city services.
    • 8-814. Collection and billing.
    • 8-815. Exemption from refuse collection and charges.
    • 8-816. Distribution of trash and rubbish bags.
    • 8-817. Contracts and agreements with other agencies.
  • Article 9. Junked Motor Vehicles on Private Property
    • 8-901. Findings of governing body.
    • 8-902. Definitions.
    • 8-903. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
    • 8-904. Public officer.
    • 8-905. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-906. Same; right of entry.
    • 8-907. Order of violation.
    • 8-908. Same; contents.
    • 8-909. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-910. Abatement.
    • 8-911. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
    • 8-912. Hearing.
    • 8-913. Costs assessed.
  • Article 10. Salvage Yards
    • 8-1001. Salvage yards unlawful: exceptions.
    • 8-1002. Penalty.
  • Article 11. Ambulance Services
    • 8-1101. Ambulance service created.
    • 8-1102. Ambulance records.
    • 8-1103. Ambulance charges.
  • Article 12. Mobile Homes
    • 8-1201. Findings.
    • 8-1202. Definitions.
    • 8-1203. Prohibition of certain mobile homes.
    • 8-1204. Tie downs and skirting.
    • 8-1205. Smoke detectors.
    • 8-1206. Permit.
    • 8-1207. Continuing compliance.
    • 8-1208. Incorporation of national standards.
    • 8-1209. Duties of standards board.
    • 8-1210. Invalidity.
    • 8-1211. Penalty.
• CHAPTER 9. MUNICIPAL COURT
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 9-101. Municipal court established.
    • 9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
    • 9-103. Time and place of sessions.
    • 9-104. Municipal judge; appointment.
    • 9-105. Same; absence; vacancy; pro tem.
    • 9-106. Same; powers and duties.
    • 9-107. Same; salary.
    • 9-108. Court clerk.
    • 9-109. Payment of fine.
    • 9-110. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
    • 9-111. Failure to appear.
    • 9-112. Court costs.
• CHAPTER 10. POLICE
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 10-101. Police department.
    • 10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
    • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
  • Article 2. Property in Police Custody
    • 10-201. Regulations.
    • 10-202. Disposition.
    • 10-203. Same; exempt property.
    • 10-204. Claiming property.
    • 10-205. Proof of ownership.
    • 10-206. Auction.
• CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
  • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
    • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
  • Article 2. Curfew
    • 11-201. Curfew.
    • 11-202. Responsibility of parents.
    • 11-203. Application; Kansas criminal code.
  • Article 3. Controlled Substances
    • 11-301. Simulated controlled substances and drug paraphernalia; use or possession prohibited; penalties.
    • 11-302. Unlawful acts relating to possession of depressants, stimulants or hallucinogenic drugs or other substances; penalties.
  • Article 4. Noise
    • 11-401. General.
    • 11-402. Excessive noise constituting disturbing the peace.
    • 11-403. Disturbing the peace.
    • 11-404. Loud sound amplification.
    • 11-405. Definition.
    • 11-406. Exemptions.
    • 11-407. Penalty.
  • Article 5. Loitering, Vagrancy
    • 11-501. Loitering.
    • 11-502. Vagrancy.
    • 11-503. Penalty.
• CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
  • Article 1. City Parks
    • 12-101. City laws extended to park.
    • 12-102. Police jurisdiction over parks.
    • 12-103. Damaging park property.
    • 12-104. Dangerous weapons.
    • 12-105. Vehicle regulations.
    • 12-106. Hunting.
    • 12-107. Fires.
    • 12-108. Camping prohibited.
    • 12-109. Sanitation.
    • 12-110. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
    • 12-111. Preservation of natural state.
    • 12-112. General regulations.
  • Article 2. Cemetery Rules, Regulations, and Cemetery Administrator
    • 12-201. Cemetery rules and regulations.
    • 12-202. Official copies.
    • 12-203. Penalty.
    • 12-204. Cemetery administrator.
  • Article 3. Lots For Interment
    • 12-301. Sale of lots.
  • Article 4. Interment Permits, Records and Fees
    • 12-401. Burial permit record.
    • 12-402. Burial permit fees.
  • Article 5. Improvements of Lots and Graves
    • 12-501. Perennial flowers.
    • 12-502. Seasonal, artificial or cut flowers and wreaths.
    • 12-503. Installation or planting regulations.
    • 12-504. Temporary plantings and placements.
    • 12-505. Unauthorized planting and objects.
    • 12-506. Retaining walls, fences and curbing.
    • 12-507. Mounding of graves prohibited.
  • Article 6. Memorial Monuments and Markers
    • 12-601. Permit required.
    • 12-602. Supervision of memorial work.
    • 12-603. Specifications for monuments and markers.
    • 12-604. Specifications for setting of monuments and markers.
  • Article 7. Other Regulations
    • 12-701. Orders Given by Telephone.
    • 12-702. Correction of Errors.
    • 12-703. Cemetery Property; Destruction or Damage.
    • 12-704. Trespassing.
  • Article 8. Burial Requirements
    • 12-801. For every earth interment.
  • Article 9. City Library
    • 12-901. City library; board meeting; treasurers bond; appointment; terms; eligibility.
    • 12-902. Powers and duties of the library board.
    • 12-903. Library fund.
    • 12-904. Library budget.
    • 12-905. Capital improvement fund.
    • 12-906. Levy limit.
    • 12-907. Library building.
• 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. General Regulations
    • 13-201. Barriers and guards.
    • 13-202. Railroads; moving trains.
    • 13-203. Railroads prohibited from blocking crossings.
    • 13-204. Ball playing on streets.
    • 13-205. Littering streets unlawful.
    • 13-206. Bicycles on sidewalks.
    • 13-207. Bicycles prohibited; main street sidewalks.
    • 13-208. Penalty.
  • Article 3. Snow and Ice
    • 13-301. Snow and ice to be removed.
    • 13-302. Same; exception; alternate remedy.
    • 13-303. Same; penalty.
    • 13-304. Removal may be made by city.
    • 13-305. Costs on tax rolls.
    • 13-306. Snow removal policy; procedure; routes.
  • Article 4. Trees, Hedges and Shrubs
    • 13-401. Branches not to obstruct sidewalk.
    • 13-402. Notice to trim.
    • 13-403. City may trim; expense of owner.
  • Article 5. Excavations
    • 13-501. Permit required for excavations.
    • 13-502. Permit fee.
    • 13-503. Bond required; amount; conditions.
    • 13-504. Exception.
    • 13-505. Supervision.
    • 13-506. Safety measures.
    • 13-507. Penalty.
  • Article 6. Curbs and Sidewalks
    • 13-601. Definitions.
    • 13-602. Classification.
    • 13-603. Construction for use of parking spaces only prohibited.
    • 13-604. Construction permit; required.
    • 13-605. Construction permit; application.
    • 13-606. Construction permit; issuance.
    • 13-607. Construction permit; fees.
    • 13-608. Construction permit; revocation.
    • 13-609. Authority of city street councilman and/or city superintendent.
    • 13-610. Construction requirements; generally.
    • 13-611. Widths and locations.
    • 13-612. Resident approaches.
    • 13-613. Business approaches.
    • 13-614. Maintenance and removal.
    • 13-615. Variance from ordinance.
• CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
  • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
    • 14-101. Incorporating standard traffic ordinance.
    • 14-102. Section-two traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
    • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • 14-104. Maximum speed limit.
    • 14-105. Additional infractions.
    • 14-106. Operation of vehicles on local streets.
    • 14-107. Authority for traffic control.
    • 14-108. Parking.
    • 14-109. Penalty.
  • Article 2. Local Regulations
    • 14-201. Truck routes.
    • 14-202. Truck parking.
    • 14-203. Driving over street curb.
    • 14-204. Compression release engine braking systems.
  • Article 3. Work-Site Utility Vehicles, KEI Trucks/Vans, Golf carts, Cycle Cars, Cycle Karts and All-Terrain Vehicles
    • 14-301. Operation of work-site utility vehicles; penalty.
    • 14-302. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-303. Operation of KEI mini trucks and vans.
    • 14-304. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-305. Operation of golf carts.
    • 14-306. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-307. Operation of cycle cars.
    • 14-308. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-309. Operation of cycle karts.
    • 14-310. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-311. Operation of all-terrain vehicles.
    • 14-312. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-313. Same; roadways laned for traffic.
    • 14-314. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-315. Same; clinging to other vehicles prohibited.
    • 14-316. Same; equipment on all-terrain vehicles for passengers.
    • 14-317. Operation of all-terrain vehicles; equipment required for operators and riders.
    • 14-318. Same; penalties.
    • 14-319. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-320. Permit fees.
    • 14-321. Same; impound fees.
    • 14-322. Right to appear and show cause.
  • Article 4. Abandoned Motor Vehicles on Public Property
    • 14-301. Definitions.
    • 14-402. Impounding vehicles.
    • 14-403. Storage.
    • 14-404. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
    • 14-405. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
    • 14-406. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
    • 14-407. Hearing.
    • 14-408. Charges constitute a lien.
    • 14-409. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
    • 14-410. Redemption.
    • 14-411. Sale proceeds.
    • 14-412. Statutory procedures.
    • 14-413. Implementation of article.
    • 14-414. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
• CHAPTER 15. WATER
  • Article 1. Water Rates and Regulations
    • 15-101. Service connections.
    • 15-102. Application for connection.
    • 15-103. Mains, connections and meters.
    • 15-104. Repairs.
    • 15-105. Water to be metered, water meters and defective meters.
    • 15-106. Turning on water.
    • 15-107. Injury to property.
    • 15-108. City reserves right to discontinue service.
    • 15-109. Collection and billing.
    • 15-110. Collection agent.
    • 15-111. Water rates.
    • 15-112. Disconnection fee.
    • 15-113. Excavation fee.
    • 15-114. Service connection fees.
    • 15-115. Reserved.
    • 15-116. Penalty.
    • 15-117. Maintenance of and city access to water meters inside buildings.
    • 15-118. Placement of water meters and meter boxes.
    • 15-119. The cost of moving and replacing meters.
    • 15-120. Location of water meter and meter boxes.
    • 15-121. Exceptions.
    • 15-122. Establishing charges for meter connection for water service on replacement water lines.
  • Article 2. Water Wells and Regulations
    • 15-201. Regulating private water wells and systems within the city limits.
    • 15-202. Application for permit.
    • 15-203. Permit fee.
    • 15-204. Form of application.
    • 15-205. Application.
    • 15-206. Inspection.
    • 15-207. Cross connections.
    • 15-208. Water well systems to buildings.
    • 15-209. Definitions.
    • 15-210. Cause for disconnection.
    • 15-211. Penalties.
  • Article 3. Cross Connection Control
    • 15-301. Definitions.
    • 15-302. Cross connection control general policy.
    • 15-303. Cross connections prohibited.
    • 15-304. Survey and investigation.
    • 15-305. Where protection is required.
    • 15-306. Backflow prevention devices.
    • 15-307. Installation.
    • 15-308. Inspection and maintenance.
    • 15-309. Violation and penalties.
    • 15-310. Authorized devices.
  • Article 4. Water Conservation Plan
    • 15-401. Purpose.
    • 15-402. Definitions.
    • 15-403. Declaration of water watch.
    • 15-404. Declaration of water warning.
    • 15-405. Declaration of water emergency.
    • 15-406. Voluntary conservation measures.
    • 15-407. Mandatory conservation measures.
    • 15-408. Emergency water rates.
    • 15-409. Regulations.
    • 15-410. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
    • 15-411. Emergency termination.
• CHAPTER 16. SEWER
  • Article 1. Definitions
    • 16-101. Definitions.
  • Article 2. Private Sewage Disposal
    • 16-201. Where public sewer not available.
    • 16-202. Permit required; fee.
    • 16-203. Inspectors.
    • 16-204. Comply with recommendation of state board of health.
    • 16-205. When public sewer available.
    • 16-206. Maintenance and operation.
    • 16-207. Boards of health requirements.
  • Article 3. Use of Public Sewers Required
    • 16-301. Unlawful acts.
    • 16-302. Sanitary sewage; industrial wastes; discharge.
    • 16-303. Privies; vaults; cesspools.
    • 16-304. Toilet facilities required.
  • Article 4. Permits
    • 16-401. Required.
    • 16-402. Classification; fee.
    • 16-403. Service and connections outside city limits.
  • Article 5. Building Sewers and Connections
    • 16-501. Cost of connections; liability.
    • 16-502. Separate building sewer; exception.
    • 16-503. Old building sewers.
    • 16-504. Specification of building sewers.
    • 16-505. Size and slope of building sewer.
    • 16-506. Elevation; depth; changes in direction.
    • 16-507. Where gravity flow not possible.
    • 16-508. Excavation; backfill.
    • 16-509. Joints; connections; pipes; specifications.
    • 16-510. Building sewer; public sewer connections.
    • 16-511. Connection with public sewer; inspection.
    • 16-512. Excavations; barricades.
  • Article 6. Use of Public Sewers
    • 16-601. Storm water; surface water; roof runoff; etc.
    • 16-602. Use of storm sewers.
    • 16-603. Unlawful uses.
    • 16-604. Grease, oil and sand interceptors.
    • 16-605. Interceptors maintained by owner.
    • 16-606. Use subject to approval of superintendent and State Board Of Health.
    • 16-607. Preliminary treatment facilities.
    • 16-608. Manholes: when required by superintendent.
    • 16-609. Measurements: tests: analyses.
    • 16-610. Special arrangements with city.
  • Article 7. Protection From Damage
    • 16-701. Damage to sewage works.
  • Article 8. Powers and Authority of Inspectors
    • 16-801. Powers and authority of inspectors.
  • Article 9. Penalties and Charges
    • 16-901. Violation.
    • 16-902. Penalties.
    • 16-903. Liability for loss or damage.
    • 16-904. Sewer charges.
    • 16-905. Collection and billing.
• CHAPTER 17. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • Article 1. Regional Planning Commission
    • 17-101. Name.
    • 17-102. Membership; qualifications; term.
    • 17-103. Compensation.
    • 17-104. Meetings.
    • 17-105. Functions, duties and powers.
    • 17-106. Rules.
    • 17-107. Joint planning agreement.
  • Article 2. City Planning Commission
    • 17-201. Commission creation.
    • 17-202. Membership, terms and compensation.
    • 17-203. Meetings, organization and records.
    • 17-204. Powers and duties.
    • 17-205. Budget.
  • Article 3. Zoning Regulations
    • 17-301. Zoning regulations incorporated.
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1 (Repealed)
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2 (Repealed)
  • Charter Ordinance No. 3 (Repealed)
  • Charter Ordinance No. 4
  • Charter Ordinance No. 5
  • Charter Ordinance No. 6
  • Charter Ordinance No. 7
  • Charter Ordinance No. 8
  • Charter Ordinance No. 9
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • (Reserved.)