Code of the City of Russell, Kansas

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CODE OF THE CITY OF RUSSELL, KANSAS
- GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
- PREFACE
- ORDINANCE NO. _____
- CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
- COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I. ADMINISTRATION
- ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
  - 1-101. Code designated.
  - 1-102. Definitions.
  - 1-103. Parenthetical and reference matter.
  - 1-104. Catchlines.
  - 1-105. Amendments; repeal.
  - 1-106. Powers generally.
  - 1-107. Ordinances.
  - 1-108. Same; publication.
  - 1-109. Same; ordinance book.
  - 1-110. Resolutions, motions.
  - 1-111. City records.
  - 1-112. Altering code.
  - 1-113. Conflict of interest.
  - 1-114. Scope of application.
  - 1-115. General penalty.
  - 1-116. Severability.
- ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY
  - 1-201. Membership.
  - 1-202. Qualification.
  - 1-203. Removal from ward.
  - 1-204. Mayor.
  - 1-205. President of council.
  - 1-206. Regular meetings; work study sessions.
  - 1-207. Quorum.
  - 1-208. Organizational meetings.
  - 1-209. Special meetings.
  - 1-210. Same; form of request.
  - 1-211. Same; call.
  - 1-212. Same; waiver of notice.
  - 1-213. Adjourned meetings.
  - 1-214. Rules of order.
  - 1-215. Emergency government.
- ARTICLE 3. CITY MANAGER
  - 1-301. City manager.
  - 1-302. Appointment.
  - 1-303. Salary; bond.
  - 1-304. Duties.
  - 1-305. Claims against the city.
  - 1-306. Manager may act in any capacity.
  - 1-307. Manager to appoint employees.
- ARTICLE 4. ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
  - 1-401. Departments created.
  - 1-402. Appointments and reports.
  - 1-403. Manager may act.
  - 1-404. Department of law.
  - 1-405. Department of public works.
  - 1-406. Department of electric service.
  - 1-407. Department of health.
  - 1-408. Department of safety.
  - 1-409. Department of finance.
  - 1-410. City clerk.
  - 1-411. Same; seal.
  - 1-412. Same; fiscal records.
  - 1-413. Same; withholding agent.
  - 1-414. Deputy city clerk.
  - 1-415. City treasurer.
- ARTICLE 5. (RESERVED)
- ARTICLE 6. OATHS AND BONDS
  - 1-601. Oath.
  - 1-602. Forms; oaths filed.
  - 1-603. Bonds of city officers.
  - 1-604. Bonds; other officers, employees.
  - 1-605. Payment of premiums.
  - 1-606. Nature and approval of bonds.
  - 1-607. Bond given before taking office.
  - 1-608. Bonds to be kept in force.
- 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. PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS
  - 1-801. Personnel rules and regulations.
- ARTICLE 9. (RESERVED)
- ARTICLE 10. OPEN RECORDS
- ARTICLE 11. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS
  - 1-1101. Industrial revenue bond policy.
  - 1-1102. Policy objectives.
  - 1-1103. Requirements of the IRB proposal.
  - 1-1104. Resolution of intent.
  - 1-1105. Issuance of the bonds.
- ARTICLE 12. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
  - 1-1201. Fund established.
  - 1-1202. Policy objective.
  - 1-1203. Use for Studies.
  - 1-1204. Plan of Operation.
  - 1-1205. Investing.
- ARTICLE 13. MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND
  - 1-1301. Fund established.
  - 1-1302. Policy objective.
  - 1-1303. Plan of Operation.
  - 1-1304. Investing.
CHAPTER II. ANIMALS AND FOWL
- ARTICLE 1. ANIMALS AND FOWL GENERALLY
  - 2-101. Authorization.
  - 2-102. Purpose and intent.
  - 2-103. Definitions.
  - 2-104. Nuisances.
  - 2-105. Keeping of exotic animals.
  - 2-106. Keeping of numerous animals.
  - 2-107. Caring for animals.
  - 2-108. Sanitation.
  - 2-109. Cruelty to animals.
  - 2-110. Restraint and confinement - generally.
  - 2-111. Restraint of guard dogs.
  - 2-112. Restraint of vicious or dangerous animals.
  - 2-113. Property owners.
  - 2-114. Return of animal to owner.
  - 2-115. Disposition of large animals.
  - 2-116. Licensing of dogs and cats.
  - 2-117. Licensing and identification.
  - 2-118. Impoundment,
  - 2-119. Notice to owner and redemption.
  - 2-120. Enforcement.
  - 2-121. Violations and penalties.
  - 2-122. Cost of microchips.
- ARTICLE 2. DOGS
  - 2-201. Authorization.
  - 2-202 purpose and intent.
  - 2-203. Definitions.
  - 2-204. Procedure for declaring a dog dangerous.
  - 2-205. Notification of dangerous dog declaration.
  - 2-206. Hearing on dangerous dog declaration.
  - 2-207. Appeal from dangerous dog declaration.
  - 2-208. Keeping of dangerous dogs.
  - 2-209. Permit and tag required for a dangerous dog.
  - 2-210. Pit bull dogs presumed dangerous.
  - 2-211. Notification of intent to impound.
  - 2-212. Immediate impoundment.
  - 2-213. Impoundment hearing.
  - 2-214. Destruction.
  - 2-215. Appeal from order of humane destruction.
  - 2-216. Change of ownership.
CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
- ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
  - 3-101. Definitions.
  - 3-102. Restriction on location.
  - 3-103. Minors on premises.
  - 3-104. Consumption on public property.
  - 3-105. Penalty.
  - 3-106. Acts prohibited on premises serving cereal malt beverages or alcoholic liquors; penalties.
- ARTICLE 2. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
  - 3-201. Definition.
  - 3-202. Present state license.
  - 3-203. Hours of sale.
  - 3-204. Prohibited acts.
  - 3-205. Minors, incapacitated persons.
  - 3-206. Furnishing false identification.
  - 3-207. Drinking on streets or in public places.
  - 3-208. Open container.
  - 3-209. Consumption while driving.
  - 3-210. Restriction on location.
  - 3-211. Retailer's receipt.
  - 3-212. Occupation taxes levied.
  - 3-213. Occupation tax receipt; issued.
  - 3-214. Same; posted.
- ARTICLE 3. DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
  - 3-301. License required.
  - 3-302. License fee.
  - 3-303. Business regulations.
  - 3-304. Penalty.
- ARTICLE 4. PRIVATE CLUBS
  - 3-401. License required.
  - 3-402. License fee.
  - 3-403. Business regulations.
  - 3-404. Penalty.
- ARTICLE 5. CATERERS
  - 3-501. License required.
  - 3-502 license fee.
  - 3-503. Business regulations.
  - 3-504. Notice to chief of police.
  - 3-505. Penalty.
- ARTICLE 6. TEMPORARY PERMITS
  - 3-601. Permit required.
  - 3-602. Permit fee.
  - 3-603. City temporary permit.
  - 3-604. Permit regulations.
  - 3-605. Penalty.
- ARTICLE 7. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
  - 3-701. License required of retailers.
  - 3-702. Application.
  - 3-703. License application procedures.
  - 3-704. License granted; denied.
  - 3-705. License to be posted.
  - 3-706. License, disqualification.
  - 3-707. Restriction upon location.
  - 3-708. License fee.
  - 3-709. Suspension of license.
  - 3-710. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
  - 3-711. Same; appeal.
  - 3-712. Change of location.
  - 3-713. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
  - 3-714. Business regulations.
  - 3-715. Sanitary conditions required.
  - 3-716. Minors on premises.
  - 3-717. Penalties for violations.
  - 3-718. Purchase or consumption of cereal malt beverage by minor; penalties.
CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
- ARTICLE 1. BUILDING CODE
  - 4-101. Building code incorporated.
  - 4-102. Same; deletions.
  - 4-103. Same; revisions.
  - 4-104. Same; permit required.
  - 4-105. Same; permit fees.
  - 4-106. Same; permit expiration.
  - 4-107. Same; penalty.
- ARTICLE 2. ELECTRICAL CODE
  - 4-201. Electrical code incorporated.
  - 4-202. Same; deletions.
  - 4-203. Electrical permits.
  - 4-204. Installation standards.
  - 4-205. Dangerous or defective installations.
  - 4-206. Electrical inspector; appointments.
  - 4-207. Same; powers, duties.
  - 4-208. Inspections.
  - 4-209. Appeals.
  - 4-210. Certificates of inspection.
  - 4-211. Permits; fees.
  - 4-212. Radios and other interferences.
  - 4-213. Inspector's records.
  - 4-214. Construction of article.
  - 4-215. Penalty.
- ARTICLE 3. PLUMBING CODE
  - 4-301. Plumbing code incorporated.
  - 4-302. Same; amendments.
  - 4-303. Same; deletions.
  - 4-304. Same; revisions.
  - 4-305. Same; permit fees.
  - 4-306. Same; penalty.
- ARTICLE 4. MECHANICAL CODE
  - 4-401. Mechanical code incorporated.
  - 4-402. Same; deletions.
  - 4-403. Same; revisions.
  - 4-404. Same; penalty.
- ARTICLE 5. ELECTRICIANS, PLUMBERS, MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS LICENSES
  - 4-501. License required.
  - 4-502. Persons exempt from license requirement.
  - 4-503. Contractor’s license.
  - 4-504. Revocation of license.
  - 4-505. Helpers, apprentices.
  - 4-506. Unlawful use of license.
  - 4-507. Blank forms, records.
  - 4-508. Penalty.
- ARTICLE 6. HOUSING CODE
  - 4-601. Housing code incorporated.
  - 4-602. Penalty.
- ARTICLE 7. DANGEROUS STRUCTURES
  - 4-701. Purpose.
  - 4-702. Definitions
  - 4-703. Enforcing officer; duties.
  - 4-704. Procedure; petition.
  - 4-705. Same; notice.
  - 4-706. Same; publication.
  - 4-707. Same; hearing, order.
  - 4-708. Duty of owner.
  - 4-709. Failure to comply.
  - 4-710. Same; make site safe.
  - 4-711. Assessment of costs.
  - 4-712. Immediate hazard.
  - 4-713. Appeals from order.
  - 4-714. Scope of article.
  - 4-715. Demolition procedures.
- ARTICLE 8. SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE
  - 4-801. Model code incorporated.
  - 4-802. Penalty.
- ARTICLE 9. HEATING – COOLING STANDARDS
  - 4-901. Definitions.
  - 4-902. Certificate of compliance.
  - 4-903. Standards.
- ARTICLE 10. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
  - 4-1001. Residential building code incorporated.
  - 4-1002. Same; deletions.
  - 4-1003. Same; revisions.
  - 4-1004. Same; permit required.
  - 4-1005. Same; permit fees.
  - 4-1006. Same; permit expiration.
  - 4-1007. Same; penalty.
- ARTICLE 11. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
  - 4-1101. Maintenance code incorporated.
  - 4-1102. Same; deletions.
  - 4-1103. Same; revisions.
  - 4-1104. Penalty.
- ARTICLE 12. FUEL GAS CODE
  - 4-1201. Gas code incorporated.
  - 4-1202. Same; deletions.
  - 4-1203. Same; revisions.
  - 4-1204. Same; penalty.
- ARTICLE 13. INSURANCE PROCEEDS FUND
  - 4-1201. Scope and Application.
  - 4-1202. Lien created.
  - 4-1203. Same; encumbrances.
  - 4-1204. Same; pro Rata Basis.
  - 4-1205. Procedure.
  - 4-1206. Fund Created; Deposit of Moneys.
  - 4-1207. Building Inspector; Investigation, Removal of Structure.
  - 4-1208. Removal of Structure; Excess Moneys.
  - 4-1209. Same; Disposition of Funds.
  - 4-1210. Effect upon Insurance Policies.
  - 4-1211. Insurers; liability.
CHAPTER V. BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
- ARTICLE 1. LICENSE REGULATIONS AND FEES
  - 5-101. License fees generally.
  - 5-102. License fee levied; time.
  - 5-103. Specific provision's control.
  - 5-104. Interstate commerce exempted; no discrimination.
  - 5-105. When payable.
  - 5-106. Licenses, issuance.
  - 5-107. Same; duration, transferability, refunds.
  - 5-108. Same; exhibiting license.
  - 5-109. Same; application.
  - 5-110. Same; investigation prior to issuance.
  - 5-111. Licenses required.
  - 5-112. Carnivals.
  - 5-113. Circuses.
  - 5-114. Concession stands.
  - 5-115. Fortunetellers.
  - 5-116. Other amusements, stands or exhibition.
  - 5-117. Guaranty deposit.
- ARTICLE 2. SOLICITORS AND PEDDLERS
  - 5-201. Definition.
  - 5-202. Unlawful.
  - 5-203. Application.
  - 5-204. Investigation fee.
  - 5-205. Investigation.
  - 5-206. Report.
  - 5-207. Issuance of license.
  - 5-208. Revocation, notice and hearing.
  - 5-209. Appeal.
  - 5-210. Expiration.
- ARTICLE 3. TAXICABS AND TAXI DRIVERS
  - 5-301. Taxicabs defined.
  - 5-302. License required.
  - 5-303. Application for license.
  - 5-304. License fees.
  - 5-305. Insurance or surety bond.
CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
- ARTICLE 1. CITY ELECTIONS
  - 6-101. Elections.
  - 6-102. Vacancies.
  - 6-103. Wards established.
  - 6-104. Ward one.
  - 6-105. Ward two.
  - 6-106. Ward three.
  - 6-107. Ward four.
CHAPTER VII. FIRE PROTECTION
- ARTICLE 1. FIRE DEPARTMENT
  - 7-101. Membership.
  - 7-102. Appointment.
  - 7-103. Fire chief and assistant chief.
  - 7-104. Duties of chief.
  - 7-105. Control of fires.
  - 7-106. Private use of fire equipment.
  - 7-107. Compensation.
- ARTICLE 2. FIRE PREVENTION
  - 7-201. Uniform fire code incorporated.
  - 7-202. Definition.
  - 7-203. Modifications.
  - 7-204. Fire limits established.
  - 7-205. Storage of combustible materials.
  - 7-206. Same; enforcement.
  - 7-207. Same; failure to comply.
  - 7-208. Penalty.
- ARTICLE 3. FIREWORKS
  - 7-301. Definitions.
  - 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; insurance; issuance.
  - 7-306. Permit for public fireworks display required.
  - 7-307. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
  - 7-308. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
  - 7-309. Throwing prohibited.
  - 7-310. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
  - 7-311. Retail. Display of fireworks.
  - 7-312. Fire extinguishers needed.
  - 7-313. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
  - 7-314. Authority of fire chief.
  - 7-315. Authority of governing body.
- ARTICLE 4. OPEN BURNING
  - 7-401. Definitions.
  - 7-402. Open burning prohibited.
  - 7-403. Penalties.
- ARTICLE 5. FIRE DEPARTMENT OCCUPATIONAL, SAFETY, AND HEALTH PROGRAM
  - 7-501. Uniform code incorporated.
CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND SANITATION
- ARTICLE 1. BOARD OF HEALTH
  - 8-101. Board of health created.
  - 8-102. City health officer; duties.
  - 8-103. Board of health meetings; rules.
  - 8-104. Board of health; rules.
  - 8-105. Abatement of nuisances.
  - 8-106. Unwholesome food.
  - 8-107. Quarantine.
  - 8-108. Penalty.
- ARTICLE 2. NUISANCES GENERALLY
  - 8-201. Nuisances defined.
  - 8-202. Weeds; duty of owner.
  - 8-203. Same; exceptions.
  - 8-204. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
  - 8-205. Right of entry.
  - 8-206. Notice.
  - 8-207. Same; contents.
  - 8-208. Failure to comply; penalty.
  - 8-209. Abatement.
  - 8-210. Hearing.
  - 8-211. Costs assessed.
- ARTICLE 3. JUNKED, ABANDONED VEHICLES
  - 8-301. Finding of governing body.
  - 8-302. Definitions.
  - 8-303. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
  - 8-304. Public officer.
  - 8-305. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
  - 8-306. Right of entry.
  - 8-307. Order of violation.
  - 8-308. Same; contents.
  - 8-309. Failure to comply; penalty.
  - 8-310. Abatement.
  - 8-311. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
  - 8-312. Hearing.
  - 8-313. Costs assessed.
- ARTICLE 4. SOLID WASTE
  - 8-401. Fee and regulations for collection and disposal of solid waste.
  - 8-402. Definitions:
  - 8-403. Collection.
  - 8-404. Duty of owner, occupant.
  - 8-405. Prohibited practices.
  - 8-406. Construction areas and special conditions.
  - 8-407. Method of disposal.
  - 8-408. Transportation equipment.
  - 8-409. Open burning.
  - 8-410. Handling of special materials.
  - 8-411. Duty to provide storage containers.
  - 8-412. Enter private premises.
  - 8-413. Ownership of solid waste.
  - 8-414. Storage containers; location.
  - 8-415. Frequency of collection.
  - 8-416. Unauthorized disposal.
  - 8-417. Billing.
  - 8-418. Violation; penalty.
- ARTICLE 5. WEEDS
  - 8-501. Weeds to be removed.
  - 8-502. Definitions.
  - 8-503. Public officer; notice to remove.
  - 8-504 abatement; assessment of costs.
  - 8-505. Right of entry.
  - 8-506. Unlawful interference.
  - 8-507. Noxious weeds.
CHAPTER IX. MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS
- ARTICLE 1. MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS
  - 9-101. Regulations.
  - 9-102. Anchoring.
CHAPTER X. MUNICIPAL COURT
- ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
  - 10-101. Municipal court established.
  - 10-102. Same; practice and procedure.
  - 10-103. Municipal judge; appointment.
  - 10-104. Same; powers and duties.
  - 10-105. Same; salary.
  - 10-106. Municipal judge pro tem.
  - 10-107. Municipal court; location; time.
  - 10-108. Court costs.
CHAPTER XI. OIL AND GAS
- ARTICLE 1. DRILLING AND OPERATIONS
  - 11-101. Drilling oil, gas wells; duty, governing body.
  - 11-102. License, permit; fee.
  - 11-103. Evidence to be presented by licensee.
  - 11-104. Insurance of operator.
  - 11-105. Mapping; locations.
  - 11-106. Pumping; fences.
  - 11-107. Unlawful to drill wells without license.
  - 11-108. Storage of oil.
  - 11-109. Pipelines in streets.
  - 11-110. Governing body may make additional requirements.
  - 11-111. Penalty.
CHAPTER XII. PARKS AND RECREATION, PUBLIC PROPERTY
- ARTICLE 1. MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  - 12-101. Municipal airport.
  - 12-102. Manager.
  - 12-103. Rules and regulations.
  - 12-104. Use; buildings, facilities.
  - 12-105. Vehicles on airport grounds.
  - 12-106. Business activities; permits.
  - 12-107. Aircraft regulations.
  - 12-108. Dropping objects from air.
  - 12-109. Radio or remote control devices.
  - 12-110. Same; terms and conditions.
  - 12-111. Penalty.
- ARTICLE 2. CITY HOSPITAL
  - 12-201. Hospital established.
  - 12-202. Board of trustees.
  - 12-203. Term, election, limitation.
  - 12-204. Eligibility.
  - 12-205. Vacancies.
  - 12-206. Organization.
  - 12-207. Compensation.
  - 12-208. Meetings; records.
  - 12-209. Rules, regulations.
  - 12-210. Hospital open to all.
  - 12-211. Privileges extended.
  - 12-212. Fees.
  - 12-213. Treasurer; bonds; disbursements.
  - 12-214. Supervision.
  - 12-215. Control of persons, property.
  - 12-216. Inspections.
  - 12-217. Annual report.
  - 12-218. Licensed practitioner.
- ARTICLE 3. MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
  - 12-301. Golf course board.
  - 12-302. Same; appointment, term, vacancies, compensation.
  - 12-303. Same; officers, meetings.
  - 12-304. Same; powers and duties.
  - 12-305. Family annual membership.
  - 12-306. Single annual membership.
  - 12-307. Daily green fees.
  - 12-308. Trail fees.
- ARTICLE4. CITY LIBRARY
- ARTICLE 5. PARKS
  - 12-501. Overnight camping; permit.
  - 12-502. Fossil lake regulations.
  - 12-503. Penalty.
- ARTICLE 6. PUBLIC RECREATION AND PLAYGROUNDS
- ARTICLE 7. TREE BOARD
  - 12-701. Definitions.
  - 12-702. City tree board.
  - 12-703. Term of office.
  - 12-704. Compensation.
  - 12-705. Duties and responsibilities.
  - 12-706. Operation.
  - 12-707. Street tree species to be planted.
  - 12-708. Spacing.
  - 12-709. Distance from curb and sidewalk.
  - 12-710. Distance from street corners.
  - 12-711. Utilities.
  - 12-712. Public tree care.
  - 12-713. Tree topping.
  - 12-714. Pruning, corner clearance.
  - 12-715. Dead or diseased tree removal on private property.
  - 12-716. Interference with city tree board.
  - 12-717. Arborists license and insurance.
  - 12-718. Review by city council.
  - 12-719. Penalty.
- ARTICLE 8. CITY CEMETERY
  - 12-801. City cemetery.
  - 12-802. Application of city laws.
  - 12-803. Burial of humans only.
  - 12-804. Unlawful entry.
  - 12-805. Firearms, fireworks prohibited; exceptions.
  - 12-806. Speed of vehicles.
  - 12-807. Operation of vehicles; parking.
  - 12-808. Animals prohibited.
  - 12-809. Rubbish; debris.
  - 12-810. Property damage.
  - 12-811. Trees, shrubs and flowers.
  - 12-812. Trespass; loitering; exceptions.
  - 12-813. Grave and monument regulations.
  - 12-814. Future amendments to regulations.
  - 12-815. Administration by city manager.
  - 12-816. Enforcement of rules and regulations.
  - 12-817. Appointment of sexton.
  - 12-818. Employees.
  - 12-819. Duties of sexton.
  - 12-820. City clerk's duties.
  - 12-821. Rules and regulations to be adopted.
  - 12-822. Cemetery plat approved; filed.
  - 12-823. Sale of lots.
  - 12-824. Payment for lots.
  - 12-825. Conveyance by deed; recording.
  - 12-826. Transfer of lots.
  - 12-827. Permit prerequisite to grave opening; liability for charges.
  - 12-828. Application for grave opening permit; issuance by clerk.
  - 12-829. Disinterment; application; permits.
- ARTICLE 9. MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL
  - 12-901. Entering the swimming pool.
  - 12-902. Infectious diseases.
  - 12-903. Pollution of swimming pool.
  - 12-904. Swimming pool; bathing suits, showers and other regulations.
  - 12-905. Penalty.
- ARTICLE 10. ACCESS TO CITY FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS
  - 12-1001. Complaints; designated officer.
  - 12-1002. Grievance procedure.
CHAPTER XIII. POLICE DEPARTMENT
- ARTICLE 1. REGULATIONS OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
  - 13-101. Police force.
  - 13-102. Duties of city chief of police and officers.
  - 13-103. Chief of police: powers.
  - 13-104. Arrests by law enforcement personnel.
  - 13-105. Temporary law enforcement personnel.
  - 13-106. Vacancy in office of chief of police.
  - 13-107. Reward moneys; disposition.
  - 13-108. Regulations.
CHAPTER XIV. PUBLIC OFFENSES
- ARTICLE 1. UNIFORM OFFENSE CODE
  - 14-101. Incorporating uniform public offense code.
  - 14-102. Same; amendment.
  - 14-102. Same; amendment.
  - 14-103. Same.
  - 14-104. Same.
  - 14-105. Same.
  - 14-106. Same.
  - 14-107. Same.
- ARTICLE 2. LOCAL PROVISIONS
  - 14-201. Disturbing the peace.
- ARTICLE 3. CURFEW
  - 14-301. Curfew.
  - 14-302. Defenses.
  - 14-303. Offense.
  - 14-304. Enforcement.
  - 14-305. Penalties.
CHAPTER XV. PUBLIC PROPERTY
- ARTICLE 1. DEINES CULTURAL ART CENTER BOARD
- ARTICLE 2. AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
- ARTICLE 3. RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT
  - 15-301. Definitions.
  - 15-302. Authorization from city required.
  - 15-303. Health, safety, and welfare regulations.
  - 15-304. Specific portions of right-of-way restricted.
  - 15-305. Compliance with manual of uniform traffic control devices.
  - 15-306. Additional requirement.
  - 15-307. Emergencies.
  - 15-308. Repair.
  - 15-309. Relocation.
  - 15-310. Fees.
  - 15-311. Indemnity.
  - 15-312. Claim notification.
  - 15-313. Penalty provision.
CHAPTER XVI. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
- ARTICLE 1. SIDEWALKS
  - 16-101. Permit required.
  - 16-102. Sidewalk grade.
  - 16-103. Same; specifications.
  - 16-104. Same; petition.
  - 16-105. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
  - 16-106. Notice; publication.
  - 16-107. Right of abutting owner.
  - 16-108. Repairs by owner or city.
  - 16-109. Performance, statutory bond.
  - 16-110. Obstructing sidewalks.
  - 16-111. Same; exception.
  - 16-112. Snow and ice to be removed.
  - 16-113. Same; removal by city.
- ARTICLE 2. STREETS
  - 16-201. Excavation permit.
  - 16-202. Same; bond.
  - 16-203. Same; filed.
  - 16-204. Same; barricades.
  - 16-205. Cutting curbs; pavement.
  - 16-206. Altering drainage.
  - 16-207. Same; unlawful acts.
  - 16-208. Unfinished pavement.
  - 16-209. Using streets.
  - 16-210. Same; exception.
  - 16-211. Dangerous objects in.
  - 16-212. Petroleum products in streets.
  - 16-213. Discharging water on streets.
  - 16-214. Burning in streets.
  - 16-215. Throwing in streets.
  - 16-216. Hauling loose material.
  - 16-217. Obstructing rail crossing.
  - 16-218. Train crew; warning.
  - 16-219. Gasoline stations.
  - 16-220. Use of street right-of-way.
  - 16-301. Numbering buildings authorized.
  - 16-302. Base line, streets running north and south.
  - 16-303. Base line, streets running east and west.
  - 16-304. Numbering.
  - 16-305. Same.
  - 16-306. Same.
  - 16-307. City inspector authorized to assign numbers.
  - 16-308. Numbers to be placed on buildings.
  - 16-309. Style of number.
  - 16-310. Penalty.
  - 16-401. Permit.
  - 16-402. Application for permit.
  - 16-403. Notice.
  - 16-404. Duty of certain persons or companies.
  - 16-405. Removal of wires or trees.
  - 16-406. Moving route.
  - 16-407. Lights and barricades.
  - 16-408. Bond requirements.
  - 16-409. Franchise.
CHAPTER XVII. TRAFFIC
- ARTICLE 1. STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
- ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
  - 17-201. Careless driving.
  - 17-202. License restrictions.
  - 17-203. Child passenger safety.
  - 17-204. School zones.
  - 17-205. Same; speed limits.
  - 17-206. Zone of quiet.
  - 17-207. School, hospital, or safety zones.
  - 17-208. Bicycles.
  - 17-209. Main trafficways.
  - 17-210. Trafficway connectors.
  - 17-211. Double parking.
  - 17-212. Truck parking.
  - 17-213. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
  - 17-214. No parking zone.
  - 17-215. Engine brakes prohibited.
  - 17-216. Crossing center line; parking in business district.
  - 17-217. Four-way stop.
  - 17-218. Parking on front yard.
  - 17-219. Parking of semitrailer on yard prohibited.
  - 17-220. No truck or semi-trailer traffic zones.
- ARTICLE 3. IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
  - 17-301. Definitions.
  - 17-302. Impounding vehicles.
  - 17-303. Same.
  - 17-304. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
  - 17-305. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
  - 17-306. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
  - 17-307. Hearing.
  - 17-308. Charges constitute a lien.
  - 17-309. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
  - 17-310. Redemption.
  - 17-311. Sale proceeds.
  - 17-312. Statutory procedures.
  - 17-313. Implementation of article.
  - 17-314. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
- ARTICLE 4. SNOW ROUTES
- ARTICLE 5. WORK-SITE UTILITY VEHICLES, MICRO UTILITY TRUCKS AND ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES
CHAPTER XVIII. UTILITIES
- ARTICLE 1. UTILITY MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING
  - 18-101. Utility department duties.
  - 18-102. Utility directors; duties.
  - 18-103. Utility purchases; claims.
  - 18-104. Utility statements and billings.
  - 18-105. Statements payments.
  - 18-106. Utility accounts; deposits.
  - 18-107. Imprest fund.
  - 18-108. Billing; delinquency.
  - 18-109. Same; notice, hearing.
  - 18-110. Same; reconnection.
  - 18-111. Rules and regulations.
- ARTICLE 2. MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT
  - 18-201. Rules, regulations.
  - 18-202. Service application.
  - 18-203. Water connection fees and costs.
  - 18-204. Right to discontinue service.
  - 18-205. Waterlines on private grounds; plumbing.
  - 18-206. Separate connections required.
  - 18-207. Curb cocks and boxes.
  - 18-208. Maintenance; duty to repair.
  - 18-209. Water meters.
  - 18-210. Ownership of water installation and meter.
  - 18-211. Extension of waterlines.
  - 18-212. Check valves.
  - 18-213. Meter seals.
  - 18-214. Trenching and backfilling.
  - 18-215. Water during fire.
  - 18-216. Reading meters; inspection.
  - 18-217. Temporary service.
  - 18-218. Connections, disconnections; fees; charges; penalties.
  - 18-219. Disputed bills.
  - 18-220. Rights reserved; deposits.
  - 18-221. Emergency water shortage.
  - 18-222. Resale of water.
  - 18-223. Taking water without authority.
  - 18-224. Unlawful acts.
  - 18-225. Additional rules.
  - 18-226. Residential rates inside corporate limits.
  - 18-227. Rural residential rates outside corporate limits.
  - 18-228. Commercial and Industrial Rates Inside Corporate Limits.
  - 18-229. Commercial and Industrial Rates Outside Corporate Limits.
  - 18-230. Other rates.
  - 18-231. Low-income customers.
  - 18-232. Bond retirement.
  - 18-233. Billing.
  - 18-234. Water works depreciation reserve fund.
- ARTICLE 3. MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
- ARTICLE 4. CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL
  - 18-401. Definitions.
  - 18-402. Cross connection control general policy.
  - 18-403. Cross connections prohibited.
  - 18-404. Survey and Investigations.
  - 18-405. Where Protection is Required.
  - 18-406. Backflow prevention devices.
  - 18-407. Installation.
  - 18-408. Inspection and Maintenance.
  - 18-409. Violation and Penalties
- ARTICLE 5. WATER CONSERVATION
  - 18-501. Purpose.
  - 18-502. Definitions:
  - 18-503. Declaration OF VARIOUS STAGES OF WATER CONSERVATION.
  - 18-504. Voluntary conservation measures.
  - 18-505. Mandatory conservation measures.
  - 18-506. Emergency water rates.
  - 18-507. Regulations.
  - 18-508. Violations, Disconnections and Penalties.
  - 18-509. Emergency termination.
  - 18-510. Severability.
- ARTICLE 6. SEWER REGULATIONS
  - 18-601. Definitions.
  - 18-602. Sewer connection; when required.
  - 18-603. Sewer connections not included in sewer district.
  - 18-604. Sewer connection required.
  - 18-605. Permit: connection fee.
  - 18-606. Application.
  - 18-607. Issuing permit; charges.
  - 18-608. Connection costs.
  - 18-609. Sewer connection.
  - 18-610. Sewer for each building.
  - 18-611(1). Same; specifications.
  - 18-611(2). Same.
  - 18-611(3). Same.
  - 18-611(4). Same.
  - 18-611(5). Same.
  - 18-611(6). Same.
  - 18-611(7) same.
  - 18-612. Sewer excavations; damages.
  - 18-613. Failure to connect.
  - 18-614. Privy unlawful.
  - 18-615. Private sewer system.
  - 18-616. Same; permit.
  - 18-617. Same; inspection.
  - 18-618. Same; discharge.
  - 18-619. Same; additional requirements.
  - 18-620. Disposal of sewage.
  - 18-621. Damage to sewers.
  - 18-622. Natural outlet.
  - 18-623. Standards.
  - 18-624. Old building sewers.
  - 18-625. Mud, grease traps.
  - 18-626. Roof, foundation drains.
  - 18-627. Same; exception.
  - 18-628. Prohibited discharges.
  - 18-629. Sewer service charges.
  - 18-630. Same; surcharge.
  - 18-631. Same; independent water source.
  - 18-632. Sewer fund.
  - 18-633. Water wells.
  - 18-634. Billing.
  - 18-635. Notice; hearing.
  - 18-636. Same; finding.
  - 18-637. Applying sewer rates.
  - 18-638. Effect of sewer bonds.
  - 18-639. Enforcement.
CHAPTER XIX. ZONING AND PLANNING
- ARTICLE 1. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
  - 19-101. Creation.
  - 19-102. Members of commission; appointment.
  - 19-103. Organization of commission.
  - 19-104. Powers and duties.
  - 19-105. After adoption of plan.
  - 19-106. Budget.
- ARTICLE 2. ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  - 19-201. Zoning and subdivision regulations incorporated.
- ARTICLE 3. JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION
  - 19-301. Resolution and agreement.
- ARTICLE 4. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
  - 19-401. Board created.
  - 19-402. Same; term.
  - 19-403. Removal.
  - 19-404. Officers.
  - 19-405. Rules and meeting.
  - 19-406. Powers and duties.
  - 19-407. Interpretations; exceptions.
  - 19-408. Variances
  - 19-409. Appeals
  - 19-410. Same; procedure.
  - 19-411. Effect of appeal.
  - 19-412. Time limit.
  - 19-413. Records.
  - 19-414. Fee.
- ARTICLE 5. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  - 19-501. Statutory authorization, findings of fact, and purposes
  - 19-502. General provisions
  - 19-503. Administration
  - 19-504. Provisions for flood hazard reduction
  - 19-505. Floodplain management variance procedures
  - 19-506. Penalties for violation
  - 19-507. Amendments
  - 19-508. Definitions
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. 14
- CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 15
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISE ORDINANCES
- ORDINANCE NO. 1631 (TELEPHONE FRANCHISE)
- ORDINANCE NO. 1678 (CABLE FRANCHISE)
- ORDINANCE NO. 1809 (NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE)

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