• CODE OF THE CITY OF WHITEWATER, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 646
    • 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. 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. City administrator.
      • 1-310. Same; powers, duties and responsibilities.
      • 1-311. City treasurer.
      • 1-312. City attorney.
      • 1-313. City engineer.
      • 1-314. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-315. Conflict of interest.
    • Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
      • 1-401. Personnel policies and guidelines.
    • 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. City sales tax; 0.5% for general purposes effective April 1, 2023.
      • 1-802. Special purpose city sales tax; 0.5% for street, water and sewer infrastructure effective April 1, 2018, expiring after 10 years.
      • 1-803. Budget requests from various boards.
      • 1-804. Fee resolution.
  • CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 2-101. Definitions.
      • 2-102. Animal control officer.
      • 2-103. Same; capture/destruction.
      • 2-104. Same; right of entry; unlawful interference.
      • 2-105. Municipal pound established.
      • 2-106. Breaking pound.
      • 2-107. Cruelty to animals.
      • 2-108. Same; exceptions.
      • 2-109. Keeping animals.
      • 2-109A. Chickens.
      • 2-110. Animal traps.
      • 2-111. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
      • 2-112. Noisy animals.
      • 2-113. Animal confines; shelters.
      • 2-114. Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens.
      • 2-115. Death of animals.
      • 2-116. Vicious animals.
      • 2-117. Running at large.
      • 2-118. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
      • 2-119. Redemption of impounded animals.
      • 2-120. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
      • 2-121. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
      • 2-122. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
      • 2-123. Emergency; proclamation.
      • 2-124. Kennel licenses.
    • 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
      • 2-301. Exotic animals.
    • Article 4. Cats
      • 2-401. Registration required; fee.
      • 2-402. Tags.
      • 2-403. Same; counterfeit tag.
      • 2-404. Evidence of vaccination.
      • 2-405. Visiting cats.
      • 2-406. Noisy cats; fine.
      • 2-407. Incorporation by reference.
  • 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.
    • 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.
      • 3-217. Consumption or possession of cereal malt beverage by minors prohibited.
    • 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. License required.
    • Article 7. Caterers
      • 3-701. License required.
      • 3-702. License fee.
      • 3-703. Business regulations.
      • 3-704. Notice to chief of police.
  • CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • Article 1. Fire Limits
      • 4-101. Fire limits established.
    • Article 2. Building code
      • 4-201. Building permit required; application; approval.
      • 4-202. Same; application information required.
      • 4-203. Same; plans and specifications.
      • 4-204. Same; fees.
      • 4-205. Same; posting.
    • Article 3. Electrical Code
      • 4-301. Electrical permit required; application; approval.
      • 4-303. Same; plans and specifications.
      • 4-304. Same; fees.
      • 4-305. Same; posting.
    • Article 4. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code
      • 4-401. Definition of plumbing.
      • 4-402. Plumbing permit required; exception.
      • 4-403. Same; application information required.
      • 4-404. Same; plans and specifications.
      • 4-405. Same; fees.
      • 4-406. Same; posting.
    • Article 5. Moving Buildings
      • 4-501. Building official; authority.
      • 4-502. Permit required.
      • 4-503. Same; application for permit.
      • 4-504. Same; bond, insurance required.
      • 4-505. Same; fee.
      • 4-506. Route; duties of building official.
      • 4-507. Notice to owners.
      • 4-508. Duty of owners.
      • 4-509. Interfering with poles; wires.
      • 4-510. Display of lanterns.
      • 4-511. Cutting shade trees.
  • CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
      • 5-101. Definitions.
      • 5-102. Going on private premises; nuisances.
    • Article 2. Mobile Food Vendors
      • 5-201. Purpose.
      • 5-202. Definitions.
      • 5-203. Mobile food vendor’s license required.
      • 5-204. Mobile food vendor’s license fee.
      • 5-205. Mobile food vendor’s license application.
      • 5-206. Mobile food vendor’s license issuance; denial.
      • 5-207. Mobile food vendor’s license appearance; duration.
      • 5-208. Mobile food vendor’s license displayed.
      • 5-209. Mobile food vendor’s license non-transferable.
      • 5-210. Mobile food vendor’s license restrictions.
      • 5-211. Mobile food unit standards.
      • 5-212. Mobile food vendor license revocation.
      • 5-213. Mobile food vendor’s license appeal.
      • 5-214. Mobile food vendor’s license municipal offense.
      • 5-215. Mobile food vendor’s license exemptions.
  • 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. Fire Department
      • 7-101. Reserved.
    • Article 2. Fire Prevention
      • 7-201. Fire prevention code incorporated.
      • 7-202. Same; enforcement.
      • 7-203. Same; amendments.
      • 7-204. Open burning.
      • 7-205. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
      • 7-206. Keeping of packing materials.
      • 7-207. Storage of ashes.
      • 7-208. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
      • 7-209. Fire hazards generally.
      • 7-210. Same; inspections to discover.
      • 7-211. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
      • 7-212. Same; service of order; records.
      • 7-213. Smoke detectors.
      • 7-214. Same; installation.
      • 7-215. Same; battery use.
      • 7-216. Same; enforcement and violation.
      • 7-217. Same; maintenance.
      • 7-218. Same; certificate of compliance.
      • 7-219. Penalty.
    • Article 3. Fireworks
      • 7-301. Fireworks.
      • 7-302. Sale of fireworks.
      • 7-303. Discharge of fireworks.
      • 7-304. Public displays.
      • 7-305. Discharge of fireworks; prohibited, exception.
      • 7-306. Penalty.
    • Article 4. Burn Site
      • 7-401. Nature of material.
      • 7-402. Permission requested.
      • 7-403. Designated area.
      • 7-404. Rules and regulations.
      • 7-405. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • Article 1. Reserved
    • 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. 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.
    • 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. Junked Motor Vehicles on Private Property
      • 8-801. Findings of governing body.
      • 8-802. Definitions.
      • 8-803. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
      • 8-804. Public officer.
      • 8-805. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-806. Same; right of entry.
      • 8-807. Order of violation.
      • 8-808. Same; contents.
      • 8-809. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-810. Abatement.
      • 8-811. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
      • 8-812. Hearing.
      • 8-813. Costs assessed.
  • 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.
      • 9-113. Failure to appear or comply.
  • CHAPTER 10. POLICE
    • Article 1. Law Enforcement
      • 10-101. Police protection.
  • CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
      • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
    • Article 2. Local Provisions
      • 11-201. Curfew; established.
      • 11-202. Same; parents and others.
      • 11-203. Same; Suspension of curfew.
      • 11-204. Same; penalty.
      • 11-205. Loitering.
      • 11-206. Possession of habit forming/dangerous drugs.
      • 11-207. Drug paraphernalia and simulated controlled substances; offenses.
  • CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • Article 1. City Parks
      • 12-101. City laws extended to park.
      • 12-102. 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
      • 12-201. Name of Cemetery.
      • 12-202. Records; conveyances; permits; funds.
      • 12-203. Cemetery regulations; monuments markers; burial.
      • 12-204. Sale of lots.
      • 12-205. Public offenses generally.
      • 12-206. Cemetery hours; unlawful entrance.
      • 12-207. Firearms; unlawful use; exception.
      • 12-208. Vehicles; traffic law.
      • 12-209. Property damage.
      • 12-210. Trees, shrubs, flowers.
      • 12-211. Cemetery board.
      • 12-212. Same; term of office; vacancies.
      • 12-213. Same; governance.
      • 12-214. Same; treasurer; term, financial compliance.
      • 12-215. Same; annual reports.
      • 12-216. Same; sexton and assistants.
      • 12-217. Sexton duties.
      • 12-218. Same; abolishment of board; election; petition.
  • 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.
      • 13-112. Bicycles on sidewalks.
    • 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.
      • 13-216. Curb pumps.
    • 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. Careless driving.
      • 14-203. Truck traffic prohibited.
      • 14-204. Speed limit.
      • 14-205. One-way streets.
      • 14-206. Trains.
    • 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. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
      • 14-404. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
    • Article 5. Truck Parking
      • 14-501. Prohibition.
      • 14-502. Exceptions.
      • 14-503. Definition.
      • 14-504. General penalties.
    • Article 6. Special Use Vehicles
      • 14-601. Definitions.
      • 14-602. Operation of work site utility vehicles.
      • 14-603. Operation of micro utility trucks.
      • 14-604. Operation of all-terrain vehicles.
      • 14-605. Operation of golf carts.
      • 14-606. Hours of operation limited.
      • 14-607. Highways.
      • 14-608. Subject to law imposed on vehicles.
      • 14-609. Valid driver’s license required; penalty.
      • 14-610. Insurance required; penalty.
      • 14-611. Penalties.
  • CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 15-101. Definition.
      • 15-102. Delinquent accounts.
      • 15-103. Notice; hearing.
      • 15-104. Same; finding.
      • 15-105. Petty cash fund.
      • 15-106. Same; deposits.
      • 15-107. Same; vouchers.
      • 15-108. Liens for unpaid charges.
    • Article 2. Water
      • 15-201. Superintendent of water and sewage.
      • 15-202. Regulations.
      • 15-203. Service not guaranteed.
      • 15-204. Connection fees and costs.
      • 15-205. Application for connection.
      • 15-206. Mains and connections.
      • 15-207. Repairs.
      • 15-208. Water to be metered.
      • 15-209. Turning on water.
      • 15-210. Injury to property.
      • 15-211. City reserves right to discontinue service.
      • 15-212. Every premises to have separate connection.
      • 15-213. Fees, charges and deposits.
      • 15-214. Service connections required.
      • 15-215. City to make connections.
      • 15-216. Curb cocks.
      • 15-217. Check valves.
      • 15-218. Cross-connections prohibited.
      • 15-219. Same; protective backflow devices required.
      • 15-220. Same; inspection.
      • 15-221. Same; protection from contaminants.
      • 15-222. Same; regulation manual incorporated by reference.
      • 15-223. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
      • 15-224. Prohibited acts.
      • 15-225. Right of access.
      • 15-226. Water rates.
      • 15-227. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
      • 15-228. Use during fire.
    • 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; inspection.
      • 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. Same; exception.
      • 15-325. Storm water; industrial cooling water.
      • 15-326. Prohibited discharges.
      • 15-327. Bills.
      • 15-328. Charges based on usage.
      • 15-329. Sewer rates.
    • Article 4. Solid Waste
      • 15-401. Definitions.
      • 15-402. Collection.
      • 15-403. Contracts.
      • 15-404. Duty of owner, occupant.
      • 15-405. Containers.
      • 15-406. Bulk containers.
      • 15-407. Enter private premises.
      • 15-408. Ownership of solid waste.
      • 15-409. Wrapping garbage.
      • 15-410. Heavy, bulky waste.
      • 15-411. Hazardous materials.
      • 15-412. Prohibited practices.
      • 15-413. Objectionable waste.
      • 15-414. Unauthorized disposal.
      • 15-415. Private collectors; license required.
      • 15-416. Same; application.
      • 15-417. Same; fee.
      • 15-418. Closed vehicle.
      • 15-419. Rules and regulations.
      • 15-420. Charges.
      • 15-421. Same; fee schedule.
      • 15-422. Billing.
      • 15-423. Request for service.
      • 15-424. Frequency of collection.
      • 15-425. Contractor’s refuse.
    • Article 5. Water Drought/Emergency
      • 15-501. Purpose.
      • 15-502. Definitions.
      • 15-503. Declaration of Water Watch.
      • 15-504. Declaration of Water Warning.
      • 15-505. Declaration of Water Emergency.
      • 15-506. Voluntary Conservation Measures.
      • 15-507. Mandatory Conservation Measures.
      • 15-508. Emergency Water Rates.
      • 15-509. Regulations.
      • 15-510. Violations, Disconnections and Penalties.
      • 15-511. Emergency Termination.
  • CHAPTER 16. PLANNING AND ZONING
    • 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.
      • 16-202. Zoning map 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. 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
    • Ord. 538 (Telecom)
    • Ord. 562 (Gas)
    • Ord. 576 (Electric)
    • Ord. 645 (Ideatek)