• CODE OF THE CITY OF RUSSELL, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 1905
  • 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.
    • 1-117. Appointment to city boards.
  • 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 Building, Planning and Zoning
    • 1-407. Department of electric service.
    • 1-408. Department of health.
    • 1-409. Department of public safety.
    • 1-410. Department of finance.
    • 1-411. City clerk.
    • 1-412. Same; seal.
    • 1-413. Same; fiscal records.
    • 1-414. Same; withholding agent.
    • 1-415. Deputy city clerk.
    • 1-416. City treasurer.
  • Article 5. Open Records
    • 1-501. Procedures regarding inspection and copying of open public records.
    • 1-502. Procedures regarding inspection of open public records.
    • 1-503. Procedures regarding copies of open public records.
  • 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. Scope.
    • 1-703. Responsibility.
    • 1-704. Internal controls.
    • 1-705. Prudence.
    • 1-706. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
    • 1-707. Definitions.
    • 1-708. Investment of idle funds.
    • 1-709. Bond and temporary note proceeds.
    • 1-710. Procedures and restrictions.
    • 1-711. Daily cash management practices and policies.
    • 1-712. Custody and safekeeping.
    • 1-713. Sale or transfer.
    • 1-714. Reporting requirements.
    • 1-715. Ethics and conflicts of interest.
    • 1-716. Separate provisions of policy and conflicts with Kansas Law.
  • Article 8. Personnel Rules And Regulations
    • 1-801. Personnel rules and regulations.
  • Article 9. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
    • 1-901. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
    • 1-902. Sanitation equipment reserve fund.
    • 1-903. Neighborhood revitalization plan.
    • 1-904. Industrial revenue bond policy.
    • 1-905. Capital improvements fund.
    • 1-906. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
    • 1-907. City sales tax; 0.75% for water improvements expiring after 10 years.
• CHAPTER II. ANIMALS AND FOWL
  • Article 1. Animals And Fowl Generally
    • 2-101. Authorization.
    • 2-102. Purpose and intent.
    • 2-103. Definitions.
    • 2-104. Public nuisance animal prohibited.
    • 2-105. Animals permitted in City.
    • 2-106. Keeping of numerous animals.
    • 2-107. Cruelty to animals.
    • 2-108. Sanitation.
    • 2-109. Restraint and confinement; generally.
    • 2-110. Property owners.
    • 2-111. Return of animal to owner.
    • 2-112. Disposition of large animals.
    • 2-113. Licensing of dogs and cats.
    • 2-114. Cost of microchips.
    • 2-115. Impoundment.
    • 2-116. Notice to owner and redemption.
    • 2-117. Animal bites; quarantine.
    • 2-118. Enforcement.
    • 2-119. Violations and penalties.
  • Article 2. Dangerous Animals
    • 2-201. Authorization.
    • 2-202. Purpose and intent.
    • 2-203. Definitions.
    • 2-204. Procedure for declaring an animal dangerous.
    • 2-205. Notification of dangerous animal declaration.
    • 2-206. Hearing to contest dangerous animal declaration.
    • 2-207. Keeping of a dangerous animal.
    • 2-208. Permit and tag required for a dangerous animal.
    • 2-209. Notification of intent to impound.
    • 2-210. Immediate impoundment.
    • 2-211. Impoundment hearing.
    • 2-212. Order of destruction and appeal.
    • 2-213 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. Reserved.
    • 3-209. Reserved.
    • 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. Definition.
    • 3-702. License issued by city.
    • 3-703. License required of retailer.
    • 3-704. Application.
    • 3-705. License application procedures.
    • 3-706. License granted; denied.
    • 3-707. License to be posted.
    • 3-708. License, disqualification.
    • 3-709. Restriction upon location.
    • 3-710. License fee.
    • 3-711. Suspension of license.
    • 3-712. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
    • 3-713. Same; appeal.
    • 3-714. Change of location.
    • 3-715. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
    • 3-716. Business regulations.
    • 3-717. Prohibited conduct on premises.
    • 3-718. Sanitary conditions required.
  • Article 8. Special Event Cereal Malt Beverage Permits
    • 3-801. Permit required.
    • 3-802. Permit fee.
    • 3-803. City special event permit.
    • 3-804. Permit regulations.
• 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. Residential Building Code
    • 4-201. Residential code incorporated.
    • 4-202. Same; deletions.
    • 4-203. Same; revisions.
    • 4-204. Same; permit required.
    • 4-205. Same; permit fees.
    • 4-206. Same; permit expiration.
    • 4-207. Same; penalty.
  • Article 3. Property Maintenance Code
    • 4-301. International property maintenance code incorporated.
    • 4-302. Same; deletions.
    • 4-303. Same; revisions.
  • Article 4. Plumbing Code
    • 4-401. Plumbing code incorporated.
    • 4-402. Same; revisions.
    • 4-403. Same; penalty.
    • 4-404. Plumbing permit and fees.
  • Article 5. Mechanical Code
    • 4-501. Mechanical code incorporated.
    • 4-502. Same; revisions.
    • 4-503. Same; violation penalties.
    • 4-504. HVAC permit and fees.
  • Article 6. Fuel Gas Code
    • 4-601. International fuel gas code incorporated.
    • 4-602. Same; revisions.
    • 4-603. Same; penalty.
  • Article 7. Electrical Code
    • 4-701. Electrical code incorporated.
    • 4-702. Omissions, additions and deletions.
    • 4-703. Electrical permits.
    • 4-704. Installation standards.
    • 4-705. Dangerous or defective installations.
    • 4-706. Electrical inspector; appointments.
    • 4-707. Same; powers, duties.
    • 4-708. Inspections.
    • 4-709. Appeals.
    • 4-710. Certificates of inspection.
    • 4-711. Electrical Permit and fees.
    • 4-712. Radios and other interferences.
    • 4-713. Inspector’s records.
    • 4-714. Construction of article.
    • 4-715. Penalty.
  • Article 8. Electricians, Plumbers, Mechanical Contractors, And General Contractors Licenses
    • 4-801. License required.
    • 4-802. Persons exempt from license requirement.
    • 4-803. Contractor’s license; types and qualifications.
    • 4-804. Contractor license; types and qualifications.
    • 4-805. Limited contractor license.
    • 4-806. Application for contractor license.
    • 4-807. Insurance prerequisite to license issuance.
    • 4-808. Biannual renewal of license; continuing education requirement.
    • 4-809. License fees.
    • 4-810. Renewal of license.
    • 4-811. Contents of license; display.
    • 4-812. Revocation of license and reinstatement.
    • 4-813. Helpers, apprentices.
    • 4-814. Unlawful use of license.
    • 4-815. Blank forms, records.
    • 4-816. Penalty.
  • Article 9. Dangerous Structures
    • 4-901. Purpose.
    • 4-902. Definitions
    • 4-903. Enforcing officer; duties.
    • 4-904. Procedure; petition.
    • 4-905. Same; notice.
    • 4-906. Same; publication.
    • 4-907. Same; hearing, order.
    • 4-908. Duty of owner.
    • 4-909. Failure to comply.
    • 4-910. Same; make site safe.
    • 4-911. Assessment of costs.
    • 4-912. Immediate hazard.
    • 4-913. Appeals from order.
    • 4-914. Scope of article.
    • 4-915. Demolition procedures.
  • Article 10. Insurance Proceeds Lien
    • 4-1001. Scope and application.
    • 4-1002. Lien created.
    • 4-1003. Same; encumbrances.
    • 4-1004. Same; pro rata basis.
    • 4-1005. Procedure.
    • 4-1006. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
    • 4-1007. Building official; investigation, removal of structure.
    • 4-1008. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
    • 4-1009. Same; disposition of funds.
    • 4-1010. Effect upon insurance policies.
    • 4-1011. Insurers; liability.
  • Article 11. Board of Building Trades
    • 4-1101. Board created.
    • 4-1102. Membership.
    • 4-1103. Same; officers and meetings.
    • 4-1104. Same; duties generally.
  • Article 12. International Existing Building Code
    • 4-1201. Existing building code incorporated.
    • 4-1202. Same; Deletions.
    • 4-1203. Revisions.
• 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.
  • Article 4. Drilling And Operations
    • 5-401. Drilling oil, gas wells; duty, governing body.
    • 5-402. License, permit; fee.
    • 5-403. Evidence to be presented by licensee.
    • 5-404. Insurance of operator.
    • 5-405. Mapping; locations.
    • 5-406. Pumping; fences.
    • 5-407. Unlawful to drill wells without license.
    • 5-408. Storage of oil.
    • 5-409. Pipelines in streets.
    • 5-410. Governing body may make additional requirements.
    • 5-411. Penalty.
  • Article 5. Residential Rental Registration
    • 5-501. Rental registration.
    • 5-502. Rental Registration Form.
    • 5-503. Expiration of Registration.
    • 5-504. Penalty.
• CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
  • Article 1. City Elections
    • 6-101. Elections.
    • 6-102. Candidacy.
    • 6-103. Qualified electors and vacancies.
    • 6-104. Wards established.
    • 6-105. Ward one.
    • 6-106. Ward two.
    • 6-107. Ward three.
    • 6-108. 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. International fire code incorporated.
    • 7-202. Same; revisions/deletions.
    • 7-203. Same; fire code official.
    • 7-204. Same; geographic limits.
    • 7-205. Modifications.
    • 7-206. Fire limits established.
    • 7-207. Storage of combustible materials.
    • 7-208. Same; enforcement.
    • 7-209. Same; failure to comply.
    • 7-210. 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. Additional unlawful acts.
    • 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. Incendiary fires prohibited.
    • 7-404. Discontinuance.
    • 7-405. Fires used for non-commercial preparation of food.
    • 7-406. Attendant.
    • 7-407. Recreational fire device at dwelling.
    • 7-408. Violation.
• 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 Motor Vehicles On Private Property
    • 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.
    • 8-419. Commercial establishment solid waste-compactor exception.
    • 8-420. Solid waste transport and disposal permit from commercial establishment.
  • Article 5. Weeds And Overgrown Grass
    • 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.
  • Article 6. Expense Recovery for Emergency Action
    • 8-601. Definitions.
    • 8-602. Purpose.
    • 8-603. Liability.
    • 8-604. Recovery of expense.
• CHAPTER IX. MUNICIPAL COURT
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 9-101. Municipal court established.
    • 9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
    • 9-103. Municipal judge; appointment.
    • 9-104. Same; powers and duties.
    • 9-105. Same; salary.
    • 9-106. Municipal judge pro tem.
    • 9-107. Municipal court; location; time.
    • 9-108. Court costs.
• CHAPTER X. POLICE DEPARTMENT
  • Article 1. Regulations Of Police Department
    • 10-101. Police force.
    • 10-102. Duties of city chief of police and officers.
    • 10-103. Chief of police: powers.
    • 10-104. Arrests by law enforcement personnel.
    • 10-105. Temporary law enforcement personnel.
    • 10-106. Vacancy in office of chief of police.
    • 10-107. Reward moneys; disposition.
    • 10-108. Regulations.
• CHAPTER XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
  • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
    • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
    • 11-102. Criminal use of noxious matter.
    • 11-103. Wasting utilities.
    • 11-104. Window peeping.
    • 11-105. Molotov cocktails.
    • 11-106. Classes of violations and confinement.
  • Article 2. Local Provisions
    • 11-201. Disturbing the peace.
  • Article 3. Curfew
    • 11-301. Curfew.
    • 11-302. Defenses.
    • 11-303. Offense.
    • 11-304. Enforcement.
    • 11-305. Penalties.
• CHAPTER XII. 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. Airport Advisory Board
    • 12-201. Airport advisory board.
    • 12-202. Same; appointment, term, vacancies, compensation.
    • 12-203. Same; officers, meetings.
    • 12-204. Same; powers and duties.
  • 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.
  • Article 4. City Library
    • 12-401. City library established.
    • 12-402. Corporate status of board; powers.
    • 12-403. Board; appointment; terms; eligibility; vacancies; expenses.
    • 12-404. Officers of board; meeting; notice.
    • 12-405. Powers, duties of board.
    • 12-406. Treasurer of board; bond; duties.
    • 12-407. Use of library; rules, regulations.
    • 12-408. Trespass; damage to library property.
    • 12-409. Removal of library property.
    • 12-410. Chief of police shall notify.
    • 12-411. Penalty.
  • Article 5. Parks
    • 12-501. Overnight camping; permit.
    • 12-502. Fossil lake regulations.
    • 12-503. Penalty.
  • Article 6. Public Recreation And Playgrounds
    • 12-601. Recreation system established.
    • 12-602. Recreation system in charge of recreation program.
    • 12-603. Recreation commission; members; term.
    • 12-604. Disbursements of commission.
    • 12-605. Tax levied; maintenance of system.
    • 12-606. Certify budget to city.
    • 12-607. Powers of commission.
  • 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. Cemetery supervision.
    • 12-804. Appointment of sexton.
    • 12-805. Employees.
    • 12-806. Sexton’s duties.
    • 12-807. City clerk’s duties.
    • 12-808. Burial of humans only.
    • 12-809. Unlawful entry.
    • 12-810. Discharge of firearms and fireworks prohibited; exceptions.
    • 12-811. Operations of vehicles; parking.
    • 12-812. Animals at large prohibited.
    • 12-813. Rubbish; debris.
    • 12-814. Property damage.
    • 12-815. Trees, shrubs and flowers.
    • 12-816. Trespass; loitering; exceptions.
    • 12-817. Monument and grave regulations.
    • 12-818. Cemetery plat approved; file.
    • 12-819. Sale of grave spaces.
    • 12-820. City conveyances by certificate; recording.
    • 12-821. Transfer of certificates.
    • 12-822. Work permit required.
    • 12-823. Permit prerequisite to grave opening; liability for charges.
    • 12-824. Interment permit; issuance by clerk.
    • 12-825. Application and permit for disinterment; issuance by clerk.
    • 12-826. Conduct during funeral services.
    • 12-827. Burials; discrepancies.
    • 12-828. Financial responsibility of city for property damage.
    • 12-829. Rules and regulations to be adopted.
  • 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.
  • Article 11. Deines Cultural Art Center Board
    • 12-1101. The board of directors of the Deines Cultural Art Center.
    • 12-1102. Board appointment, terms, eligibility and vacancies.
    • 12-1103. Officers of the board and meeting requirements.
    • 12-1104. Powers and duties of the board.
  • Article 12. Right-Of-Way Management
    • 12-1201. Definitions.
    • 12-1202. Authorization from city required.
    • 12-1203. Health, safety, and welfare regulations.
    • 12-1204. Specific portions of right-of-way restricted.
    • 12-1205. Compliance with manual of uniform traffic control devices.
    • 12-1206. Additional requirement.
    • 12-1207. Emergencies.
    • 12-1208. Repair.
    • 12-1209. Relocation.
    • 12-1210. Fees.
    • 12-1211. Indemnity.
    • 12-1212. Claim notification.
    • 12-1213. Penalty provision.
  • Article 13. Small Cell Aesthetic Standards
    • 12-1301. Aesthetic standards for placement of small cell antenna structures.
    • 12-1302. Application and annual access fees.
    • 12-1303. application time limits.
• CHAPTER XIII. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  • Article 1. Sidewalks
    • 13-101. Approval 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. Snow and ice to be removed.
    • 13-113. Same; removal by city.
  • Article 2. Streets
    • 13-201. Excavation permit.
    • 13-202. Same; filed.
    • 13-203. Same; barricades.
    • 13-204. Cutting curbs; pavement.
    • 13-205. Altering drainage.
    • 13-206. Same; unlawful acts.
    • 13-207. Unfinished pavement.
    • 13-208. Using streets.
    • 13-209. Same; exception.
    • 13-210. Dangerous objects in.
    • 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. Obstructing rail crossing.
    • 13-217. Train crew; warning.
    • 13-218. Use of street right-of-way.
  • Article 3. House Numbering
    • 13-301. Numbering buildings authorized.
    • 13-302. Base line, streets running north and south.
    • 13-303. Base line, streets running east and west.
    • 13-304. Numbering.
    • 13-305. Same.
    • 13-306. Same.
    • 13-307. Building official authorized to assign numbers.
    • 13-308. Numbers to be placed on buildings.
    • 13-309. Penalty.
  • Article 4. House Moving
    • 13-401. Permit.
    • 13-402. Application for permit.
    • 13-403. Notice.
    • 13-404. Duty of certain persons or companies.
    • 13-405. Removal of wires or trees.
    • 13-406. Moving route.
    • 13-407. Lights and barricades.
    • 13-408. Bond requirements.
    • 13-409. Franchise.
  • Article 5. Sidewalk Dining District
    • 13-501. Purpose.
    • 13-502. Definitions.
    • 13-503. Sidewalk dining license required.
    • 13-504. Sidewalk dining license fee.
    • 13-505. Sidewalk dining license application.
    • 13-506. Sidewalk dining license issuance; denial.
    • 13-507. Sidewalk dining license appearance; duration.
    • 13-508. Sidewalk dining license renewal; denial.
    • 13-509. Sidewalk dining license conditions.
    • 13-510. Notice of violation.
    • 13-511. Suspension; revocation.
    • 13-512. Public hearing.
    • 13-513. Administrative regulations.
• CHAPTER XIV. TRAFFIC
  • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
    • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
    • 14-102. Amendments and additions to standard traffic ordinance.
    • 14-103. Deletion from standard traffic ordinance.
    • 14-104. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
    • 14-105. Penalty for scheduled fines.
  • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
    • 14-201. School zones.
    • 14-202. Same; speed limits.
    • 14-203. School, hospital, or safety zones.
    • 14-204. Bicycles.
    • 14-205. Double parking.
    • 14-206. Truck parking.
    • 14-207. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
    • 14-208. No parking zone.
    • 14-209. Careless driving.
    • 14-210. Crossing center line; parking in business district.
    • 14-211. Four-way stop.
    • 14-212. Parking on front yard.
    • 14-213. Parking of semitrailer on yard prohibited.
    • 14-214. No truck or semi-trailer traffic zones.
    • 14-215. Unlawful Acts.
    • 14-216. Stop signs.
    • 14-217. Crosswalks.
  • Article 3. Abandoned Motor Vehicles On Public Property
    • 14-301. Definitions.
    • 14-302. Impounding vehicles.
    • 14-303. Same.
    • 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. Snow Routes
    • 14-401. Finding of Governing Body.
    • 14-402. Declaration of Traffic Emergency.
    • 14-403. Notice of Parking Emergency; Termination.
    • 14-404. Removal of Parked Vehicles.
    • 14-405. Emergency snow routes; establishment; signs.
    • 14-406. Penalty.
  • Article 5. Work-Site Utility Vehicles, Micro Utility Trucks And All Terrain Vehicles
    • 14-501. Definitions.
    • 14-502. Operation of Work-Site Utility Vehicles (WUV) and Micro Utility Truck (MUT).
    • 14-503. Operation of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV).
    • 14-504. Registration of Work-Site Utility Vehicles, Micro Utility Trucks and All-Terrain Vehicles.
    • 14-505. Expiration of Registration.
    • 14-506. Valid Driver’s License Required; Penalty.
    • 14-507. Unlawful Acts.
  • Article 6. Golf Carts
    • 14-601. Definitions.
    • 14-602. Operation of golf carts.
    • 14-603. Valid driver’s license required.
    • 14-604. Unlawful acts.
• CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
  • Article 1. Utility Management And Accounting
    • 15-101. Utility department duties.
    • 15-102. Utility directors; duties.
    • 15-103. Utility purchases; claims.
    • 15-104. Utility statements and billings.
    • 15-105. Statements payments.
    • 15-106. Utility accounts; deposits.
    • 15-107. Imprest fund.
    • 15-108. Billing; delinquency; costs of collection.
    • 15-109. Same; notice, hearing.
    • 15-110. Same; reconnection.
    • 15-111. Rules and regulations.
  • Article 2. Municipal Water Department
    • 15-201. Rules, regulations.
    • 15-202. Service application.
    • 15-203. Water connection fees and costs.
    • 15-204. Right to discontinue service.
    • 15-205. Waterlines on private grounds; plumbing.
    • 15-206. Separate connections required.
    • 15-207. Curb stops and boxes.
    • 15-208. Maintenance; duty to repair.
    • 15-209. Water meters.
    • 15-210. Ownership of water installation and meter.
    • 15-211. Extension of waterlines.
    • 15-212. Check valves.
    • 15-213. Meter seals.
    • 15-214. Trenching and backfilling.
    • 15-215. Water during fire.
    • 15-216. Reading meters; inspection.
    • 15-217. Temporary service.
    • 15-218. Connections, disconnections; fees; charges; penalties.
    • 15-219. Disputed bills.
    • 15-220. Rights reserved; deposits.
    • 15-221. Emergency water shortage.
    • 15-222. Resale of water.
    • 15-223. Taking water without authority.
    • 15-224. Unlawful acts.
    • 15-225. Additional rules.
    • 15-226. Rates established inside corporate limits.
    • 15-227. Rates established outside corporate limits.
    • 15-228. Other rates.
    • 15-229. Bond retirement.
    • 15-230. Billing.
    • 15-231. Water works depreciation reserve fund.
  • Article 3. Municipal Electric Department
    • 15-301. Rules and regulations.
    • 15-302. Service application.
    • 15-303. Electrical service connections.
    • 15-304. Service lines outside city.
    • 15-305. Separate connections required.
    • 15-306. Electric meters; meter seals.
    • 15-307. Repairs and maintenance; rights reserved.
    • 15-308. Liability of city, rights reserved.
    • 15-309. Fees; disconnection and reconnection.
    • 15-310. Disputed electric bills.
    • 15-311. Temporary connections.
    • 15-312. Resale of electricity unlawful.
    • 15-313. Additional rules.
    • 15-314. Unlawful acts.
    • 15-315. Injuring or destroying property.
    • 15-316. Master metering prohibited.
    • 15-317. Emergency power shortage.
    • 15-318. Residential service.
    • 15-319. Rural residential service.
    • 15-320. Reserved.
    • 15-321. Commercial lighting, power service; inside corporate limits.
    • 15-322. Commercial lighting, power service, outside corporate limits.
    • 15-323. City oil field pumping service.
    • 15-324. Rural oil field pumping service.
    • 15-325. City industrial manufacturing rate.
    • 15-326. Rural industrial manufacturing rate.
    • 15-327. Rates, more than three miles outside city limits; residential service.
    • 15-328. Rates, more than three miles outside city limits; business service.
    • 15-329. Rates, more than three miles outside city limits; oil field pumping service and other service.
    • 15-330. Fuel and energy cost adjustment.
    • 15-331. Billing.
    • 15-332. Large power service.
    • 15-333. Unfunded regulatory and environmental surcharge rider URES.
    • 15-334. High voltage partial requirements electric service and establishing the rates of service for the same.
    • 15-335. Interconnection Standards for Customer-Owned Renewable Electric Generation Facilities and Distributed Generation.
  • Article 4. Cross Connection Control
    • 15-401. Definitions.
    • 15-402. Cross connection control general policy.
    • 15-403. Cross connections prohibited.
    • 15-404. Survey and Investigations.
    • 15-405. Where Protection is Required.
    • 15-406. Backflow prevention devices.
    • 15-407. Installation.
    • 15-408. Inspection and Maintenance.
    • 15-409. Violation and Penalties
  • Article 5. Water Conservation
    • 15-501. Purpose.
    • 15-502. Definitions.
    • 15-503. Declaration of various stages of water conservation.
    • 15-504. Voluntary Conservation Measures.
    • 15-505. Mandatory Conservation Measures.
    • 15-506. Emergency Water Rates.
    • 15-507. Regulations.
    • 15-508. Violations, Disconnections and Penalties.
    • 15-509. Emergency Termination.
  • Article 6. Sewer Regulations
    • 15-601. Definitions.
    • 15-602. Sewer connection required.
    • 15-603. Permit; connection fee.
    • 15-604. Application for permit.
    • 15-605. Issuing permit; charges.
    • 15-606. Connection costs.
    • 15-607. Sewer connection.
    • 15-608. Sewer for each building
    • 15-609. Construction
    • 15-610. Elevation.
    • 15-611. Installation.
    • 15-612. Sewer excavations; damages.
    • 15-613. Reserved.
    • 15-614. Privy unlawful.
    • 15-615. Private sewer system.
    • 15-616. Permit for private sewer system.
    • 15-617. Inspection of private sewer system.
    • 15-618. Same; discharge.
    • 15-619. Additional requirements for private sewer system.
    • 15-620. Disposal of sewage from private sewer system.
    • 15-621. Damage to sewers.
    • 15-622. Natural outlet.
    • 15-623. Reserved.
    • 15-624. Old building sewers.
    • 15-625. Grease, oil, mud and sand traps.
    • 15-626. Roof, foundation drains, sump pumps, etc.
    • 15-627. Air conditioning unit discharge exception.
    • 15-628. Prohibited discharges.
    • 15-629. Monitoring facilities.
    • 15-630. Sewer service charges.
    • 15-631. Surcharge.
    • 15-632. Same; independent water source.
    • 15-633. Sewer fund.
    • 15-634. Water wells.
    • 15-635. Reserved.
    • 15-636. Billings after service termination
    • 15-637. Applying sewer rates.
    • 15-638. Effects of sewer bonds.
    • 15-639. Enforcement.
    • 15-640. Right of Entry; Inspections and Sampling.
    • 15-641. Recordkeeping.
• CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • Article 1. City Planning Commission
    • 16-101. Creation.
    • 16-102. Members of commission; appointment.
    • 16-103. Organization of commission.
    • 16-104. Powers and duties.
    • 16-105. After adoption of plan.
    • 16-106. Budget.
    • 16-107. Comprehensive development plan.
  • Article 2. Zoning And Subdivision Regulations
    • 16-201. Zoning regulations and zoning map incorporated.
    • 16-202. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
  • Article 3. Joint Planning Commission
    • 16-301. Resolution and agreement.
  • Article 4. Board Of Zoning Appeals
    • 16-401. Board of zoning appeals; members.
    • 16-402. Officers.
    • 16-403. Rules and meeting.
    • 16-404. Powers and duties.
    • 16-405. Interpretations; exceptions.
    • 16-406. Hearings and notice of hearing.
    • 16-407. Time limit.
  • Article 5. Floodplain Management
    • 16-501. Statutory authorization, findings of fact, and purposes
    • 16-502. General provisions
    • 16-503. Administration
    • 16-504. Provisions for flood hazard reduction
    • 16-505. Floodplain management variance procedures
    • 16-506. Penalties for violation
    • 16-507. Amendments
    • 16-508. 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
  • Charter Ordinance No. 16
  • Charter Ordinance No. 17
  • Charter Ordinance No. 18
  • Charter Ordinance No. 19
  • Charter Ordinance No. 21
  • Charter Ordinance No. 22
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISE ORDINANCES
  • Ord. No. 1631 (Telephone)
  • Ord. No. 1678 (Cable)
  • Ord. No. 1809 (Natural Gas)
  • Ord. No. 1984 (Telephone)
  • Ord. No. 2019 (Natural Gas)