• CODE OF THE CITY OF YATES CENTER, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1156
    • 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. Powers generally.
      • 1-203. Same; meetings.
      • 1-204. Same; quorum.
      • 1-205. Powers of the mayor.
      • 1-206. President of the council; signing contracts.
      • 1-207. Administrative powers.
      • 1-208. Vacancies in governing body; how filled.
      • 1-209. Compensation.
      • 1-210. Expenses.
      • 1-211. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
    • 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 agents.
      • 1-309. Assistant city clerk.
      • 1-310. City treasurer.
      • 1-311. City attorney; office; duties.
      • 1-312. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-313. Conflict of interest.
      • 1-314. Code of ethics.
      • 1-315. Residency requirement.
    • Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
      • 1-401. Overtime.
      • 1-402. City holidays.
      • 1-403. Annual leave.
      • 1-404. Sick leave.
      • 1-405. Employees’ benefit contribution fund.
    • Article 5. Oaths and Bonds
      • 1-501. Oath.
      • 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. Public request for access.
      • 1-604. Facilities or public inspection.
      • 1-605. Procedures for inspection.
      • 1-606. Appointment of official custodians.
      • 1-607. Designation of additional record custodians.
      • 1-608. Duties of custodians.
      • 1-609. Requests to be directed to custodians.
      • 1-610. Fee administration.
      • 1-611. Inspection fee
      • 1-612. Copying fee.
      • 1-613. Prepayment of fees.
      • 1-614. 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. Emergency Preparedness
      • 1-801. Definitions.
      • 1-802. Emergency preparedness responsibility.
      • 1-803. State of local disaster emergency.
      • 1-804. Effect of federal and state legislation.
    • Article 9. Municipal Funds
      • 1-901. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
      • 1-902. Capital improvements fund.
      • 1-903. Fire protection reserve fund.
      • 1-904. Special recreation facilities fund.
      • 1-905. Connecting link/special highway reserve fund.
    • Article 10. Purchasing
      • 1-1001. Purchases.
      • 1-1002. Competitive bid.
      • 1-1003. Specifications.
      • 1-1004. Bids received.
      • 1-1005. Negotiations.
      • 1-1006. Accepted bids.
      • 1-1007. Exceptions.
      • 1-1008. Contracts; purchases in violation of article.
      • 1-1009. Consolidated purchases.
      • 1-1010. Special circumstances.
    • Article 11. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
      • 1-1101. City sales tax; 1% for economic development and public infrastructure.
      • 1-1102. City sales tax; 0.75% for economic development and public infrastructure.
      • 1-1103. City sales tax; 0.75% for public infrastructure and economic development expiring on September 30, 2022.
      • 1-1104. City sales tax; 0.75% pool project sales tax ending January 1, 2027.
      • 1-1105. Payments made in loose change.
  • 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.
      • 2-105. Municipal pound established.
      • 2-106. Breaking pound.
      • 2-107. Cruelty to animals.
      • 2-108. Same; exceptions.
      • 2-109. Keeping livestock
      • 2-110. Animal traps.
      • 2-111. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
      • 2-112. Noisy animals.
      • 2-113. Animal confines; minimum health standards.
      • 2-114. Death of animals.
      • 2-115. Vicious animals.
      • 2-116. Running at large.
      • 2-117. Impoundment.
      • 2-118. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
      • 2-119. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
      • 2-120. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
      • 2-121. Emergency; proclamation.
      • 2-122. Animal owner responsibility for removal of animal excrement.
      • 2-123. Keeping of bees.
      • 2-124. Containment of chickens within city limits.
      • 2-125. Maintaining food source or habitat.
    • Article 2. Dogs and Cats
      • 2-201. Registration and vaccination required; fee.
      • 2-202. Display of tags.
      • 2-203. Same; counterfeit tag.
      • 2-204. Visiting dogs and cats.
      • 2-205. Running at large.
      • 2-206. Impoundment.
      • 2-207. Kennels prohibited.
      • 2-208. Confinement of dogs in heat.
      • 2-209. Pitbull dogs prohibited.
      • 2-210. Picketing of animals.
    • Article 3. Other Animals
      • 2-301. Exotic animals.
  • CHAPTER 3. BEVERAGES
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 3-101. Definitions.
      • 3-102. Public sale; consumption.
      • 3-103. Open container.
      • 3-104. Consumption while driving.
      • 3-105. Identification card.
      • 3-106. Underage purchaser.
    • Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
      • 3-201. License required of retailers; types.
      • 3-202. Application.
      • 3-202a. License application procedures.
      • 3-203. License granted, denied.
      • 3-204. License to be posted.
      • 3-205. License, disqualification.
      • 3-206. Restriction upon location.
      • 3-207. License fee.
      • 3-208. Suspension of license.
      • 3-209. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
      • 3-210. Same; appeal.
      • 3-211. Change of location.
      • 3-212. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
      • 3-213. Business regulations.
      • 3-214. Prohibited conduct on premises.
      • 3-215. Sanitary conditions required.
    • Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor
      • 3-301. State license required.
      • 3-302. Occupational tax.
      • 3-303. Posting of receipt.
      • 3-304. Hours of sale.
      • 3-305. Business regulations.
      • 3-306. Incapacitated persons.
      • 3-307. Restrictions on location.
    • Article 4. Private Clubs
      • 3-401. Occupation tax.
      • 3-402. Restriction on location.
      • 3-403. Business regulations.
      • 3-404. Minors on premises.
    • Article 5. Drinking Establishments
      • 3-501. License required.
      • 3-502. Occupational tax.
      • 3-503. Posting of receipt.
      • 3-504. Business regulations.
    • Article 6. Common Consumption Area
      • 3-601. Common consumption area established.
      • 3-602. Signs posted.
      • 3-603. Lawful possession and consumption.
  • CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • Article 1. Building Permit
      • 4-101. Building permit required.
      • 4-102. Costs.
      • 4-103. Expiration of building permits.
      • 4-104. Violation; penalty.
    • Article 2. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
      • 4-201. Definitions.
      • 4-202. Powers of governing body.
      • 4-203. Notice and hearing.
      • 4-204. Findings; resolution contents; notice.
      • 4-205. Duties of owner after removal of structure.
      • 4-206. Removal of unsafe structures; salvage sale; assessment and collection of costs; procedures.
      • 4-207. Immediate hazard; action to protect public; notice not required; cost.
      • 4-208. Rehabilitation of abandoned property; petition for possession; service of process; affirmative defense; rehabilitation plan; lease of property.
      • 4-209. Annual report, contents.
      • 4-210. Procedure to obtain possession by owner; hearing.
      • 4-211. Organization’s right to redeem.
      • 4-212. Petition for judicial deed; conditions.
      • 4-213. Organizations interested in rehabilitating abandoned property.
      • 4-214. Appeals from order.
      • 4-215. Scope of article.
    • Article 3. Moving Buildings
      • 4-301. Permit required.
      • 4-302. Applications for permits.
      • 4-303. Same bond.
      • 4-304. Same fee.
      • 4-305. Notice to owners.
      • 4-306. Duty of owners.
      • 4-307. Interfering with poles wires.
      • 4-308. Display of lanterns.
    • Article 4. Accessory Buildings and Structures
      • 4-401. Definitions.
      • 4-402. Yard setbacks.
      • 4-403. Filling station pumps/islands.
      • 4-404. Swimming pools.
      • 4-405. Storm caves.
      • 4-406. Permit required.
      • 4-407. Building materials.
    • Article 5. Recreation Vehicles Not Allowed as Residential Structures
      • 4-501. Definitions.
      • 4-502. Prohibition.
      • 4-503. Storage.
      • 4-504. Exceptions:
      • 4-505. Penalties
    • Article 6. Fences
      • 4-601. Fence standards.
  • CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
      • 5-101. Purpose.
      • 5-102. Definitions.
      • 5-103. Prohibited activities.
      • 5-104. Permit required for exempt organizations.
      • 5-105. Specific prohibitions.
      • 5-106. Penalty.
    • Article 2. Tattoo Establishments
      • 5-201. Prohibition.
      • 5-202. Definitions.
    • Article 3. Dances and Dancehalls
      • 5-301. Definitions.
      • 5-302. License required.
      • 5-303. Same; fee.
      • 5-304. Application for licenses.
      • 5-305. Issuance of license: transfers.
      • 5-306. Closing time.
      • 5-307. Kind of premises.
      • 5-308. Separate restrooms for men and women.
      • 5-309. Prohibited acts.
      • 5-310. Revocation of license.
      • 5-311. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
    • Article 1. Governing Body
      • 6-101. Conduct of election.
      • 6-102. Wards.
      • 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. City fire department established.
      • 7-102. Meetings paid.
      • 7-103. Supervision of department.
      • 7-104. Fire chief; powers and appointment.
      • 7-105. Powers of assistant fire chief.
      • 7-106. Duties of firefighters.
      • 7-107. Records and reports.
      • 7-108. Use of fire apparatus; unlawful acts.
      • 7-109. First-responder protection.
    • Article 2. Fire Prevention
      • 7-201. Unlawful to burn trash inside city limits.
      • 7-202. Permits.
      • 7-203. Keeping of packing materials.
      • 7-204. Storage of ashes.
      • 7-205. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
      • 7-206. Permits.
      • 7-207. Portable outdoor fireplaces and recreational fires.
    • Article 3. Fireworks
      • 7-301. Fireworks defined.
      • 7-302. Fireworks prohibited.
      • 7-303. Same: exception; discharges.
      • 7-304. Same: exception; sale of fireworks.
      • 7-305. Permit for sale of fireworks required; fee; issuance.
      • 7-306. Permit for public fireworks display required
      • 7-307. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited
      • 7-308. Discharge on streets 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 required.
      • 7-313. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
      • 7-314. Authority.
      • 7-315. Banning fireworks
  • CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • Article 1. Health Nuisances
      • 8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
      • 8-102. Code enforcement officer.
      • 8-103. Complaints: inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-104. Right of entry.
      • 8-105. Order of violation.
      • 8-106. Same: contents.
      • 8-107. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-108. Abatement.
      • 8-109. Hearing.
      • 8-110. Costs assessed.
    • Article 2. Environmental Code
      • 8-201. Title.
      • 8-202. Legislative finding of fact:
      • 8-203. Purpose.
      • 8-204. Rules of construction.
      • 8-205. Definitions.
      • 8-206. Code enforcement officer.
      • 8-207. Enforcement standards.
      • 8-208. Unlawful acts
      • 8-209. Order of violation.
      • 8-210. Penalty.
      • 8-211. Abatement.
      • 8-212. Hearing.
      • 8-213. Appeals.
      • 8-214. Costs assessed.
      • 8-215. Construction.
    • Article 3. Junked Motor Vehicles on Private Property
      • 8-301. Findings 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. Weeds
      • 8-401. Weeds to be removed.
      • 8-402. Definitions.
      • 8-403. Public officer; notice to remove.
      • 8-404. Abatement; assessment of cost; failure to observe the notice of violation.
      • 8-405. Right of entry.
      • 8-406. Unlawful interference.
      • 8-407. Noxious weeds.
    • Article 5. Minimum Housing Code
      • 8-501. Title.
      • 8-502. General.
      • 8-503. Declaration of policy.
      • 8-504. Definitions.
      • 8-505. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
      • 8-506. Reserved.
      • 8-507. Maintenance and repair: dwellings.
      • 8-508. Reserved.
      • 8-509. Reserved.
      • 8-510. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
      • 8-511. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
      • 8-512. Notice of violations: procedures.
      • 8-513. Public officer; authority.
      • 8-514. Governing body; authority.
      • 8-515. Reserved.
      • 8-516. Reserved.
      • 8-517. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
      • 8-518. Governing body; appeals.
      • 8-519. Right of petition.
    • Article 6. Rodent Control
      • 8-601. Definitions.
      • 8-602. Building maintenance.
      • 8-603. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
      • 8-604. Failure to comply.
      • 8-605. Replace rat-stoppage.
      • 8-606. Notice to eradicate rats.
      • 8-607. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
      • 8-608. Inspections.
    • Article 7. Fair Housing
      • 8-701. Policy.
      • 8-702. Definitions.
      • 8-703. Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing.
      • 8-704. Discrimination in the financing of housing.
      • 8-705. Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services.
      • 8-706. Interference, coercion or intimidation.
      • 8-707. Exemptions.
      • 8-708. Administration.
      • 8-709. Enforcement.
    • Article 8. Storage Containers
      • 8-801. Shipping containers prohibited.
      • 8-802. Public officer.
      • 8-803. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-804. Order of violation.
      • 8-805. Same; contents.
    • Article 9. Insurance Proceeds Lien
      • 8-901. Scope and application.
      • 8-902. Lien created.
      • 8-903. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-904. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-905. Procedure.
      • 8-906. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-907. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-908. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-909. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-910. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-911. Insurers; liability.
  • CHAPTER 9. MUNICIPAL COURT
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 9-101. Jurisdiction, powers and duties.
      • 9-102. Payment of costs and fines.
      • 9-103. Compensation.
      • 9-104. Court costs.
  • CHAPTER 10. POLICE
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 10-101. Police department.
      • 10-102. Law enforcement personnel: general duties.
      • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
    • Article 2. Property in Police Custody
      • 10-201. Regulations.
      • 10-202. Disposition.
      • 10-203. Same; exempt property.
      • 10-204. Claiming property.
      • 10-205. Proof of ownership.
      • 10-206. Auction.
  • CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
      • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
      • 11-102. Additions and deletions to the uniform public offense code.
    • Article 2. Local Regulations
      • 11-201. Criminal damage to city property.
      • 11-202. Public urination.
      • 11-203. Smoking prohibited.
      • 11-204. Fishing from the pier.
      • 11-205. Animal carcasses.
    • Article 3. DUI on Water Vessels
      • 11-301. Definitions.
      • 11-302. Crime.
      • 11-303. Tests for alcohol or drugs; procedures.
      • 11-304. Additional test by own physician.
      • 11-305. Tests, use as evidence.
      • 11-306. Submissions of other evidence.
      • 11-307. Immunity from liability for damage to vessel.
      • 11-308. Severability.
  • CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • Article 1. Recreation Commission
      • 12-101. Recreation commission established.
      • 12-102. Authority and responsibility.
      • 12-103. Appointment; terms.
      • 12-104. Election of officers.
      • 12-105. Meetings: records.
      • 12-106. Use of public or private property with consent of owner.
      • 12-107. Employment of director and other personnel.
      • 12-108. Annual report of director.
      • 12-109. Money in separate fund; city treasurer to act as treasurer.
      • 12-110. Annual report of commission; proposed budget; request for tax levy.
      • 12-111. Claims and disbursements.
    • Article 2. City Parks
      • 12-201. City parks; management: control.
      • 12-202. City laws extended to park.
      • 12-203. Police jurisdiction over parks.
      • 12-204. Destroying park property.
      • 12-205. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
      • 12-206. Prohibited vehicles.
      • 12-207. Hunting.
      • 12-208. Fires.
      • 12-209. Camping prohibited.
      • 12-210. Sanitation.
      • 12-211. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
      • 12-212. Preservation of natural state.
      • 12-213. General regulations.
    • Article 3. City Library
      • 12-301. City library established.
      • 12-302. Corporate status of board: powers.
      • 12-303. Board: appointment: terms: eligibility: vacancies: expenses.
      • 12-304. Officers of board: meeting: notice.
      • 12-305. Powers, duties of board.
      • 12-306. Treasurer of board; bond; duties.
      • 12-307. Use of library; rules, regulations.
      • 12-308. Trespass; damage to library property.
      • 12-309. Removal of library property.
    • Article 4. Yates Center Reservoir and South Owl Lake (City Reservoirs)
      • 12-401. Fishing.
      • 12-402. Boats.
      • 12-403. Trash and littering.
      • 12-404. Glass prohibited.
      • 12-405. Property.
      • 12-406. Camping.
      • 12-407. Swimming.
      • 12-408. Reserved.
      • 12-409. Hunting.
      • 12-410. Fires.
      • 12-411. Alcohol.
      • 12-412. Operation of vehicles.
      • 12-413. City laws extended to city reservoirs.
      • 12-414. Police jurisdiction over reservoirs.
      • 12-415. Penalties.
      • 12-416. Yates Center Kid’s Pond.
    • Article 5. Use of Metal Detectors Not Allowed on Public Property
      • 12-501. Definitions.
      • 12-502. Prohibition.
      • 12-503. Penalty.
  • 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. City to pay certain costs.
      • 13-113. Expansion joint required.
      • 13-114. Sidewalks constructed under supervision of city superintendent.
      • 13-115. Removal of nonadjoining sidewalks.
    • Article 2. Streets
      • 13-201. Excavation permit.
      • 13-202. Same: bond.
      • 13-203. Same; fee.
      • 13-204. Same; barricades.
      • 13-205. Same; unlawful acts.
      • 13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
      • 13-207. Altering drainage.
      • 13-208. Same; construction of drainage culverts.
      • 13-209. Unfinished pavement.
      • 13-210. Using streets.
      • 13-211. Dangerous objects in.
      • 13-212. Petroleum products in streets.
      • 13-213. Discharging water on streets.
    • 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 right-of-way.
      • 13-308. Costs on tax rolls.
      • 13-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
      • 13-310. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
    • Article 4. Snow and Ice on Sidewalks
      • 13-401. Removal of snow and ice.
      • 13-402. Removal may be made by city.
      • 13-403. Costs on tax rolls.
    • Article 5. Encroachment on Streets
      • 13-501. Encroachment prohibited.
      • 13-502. Definitions.
      • 13-503. Unlawful use of rights-of-way.
      • 13-504. Removal of encroachment.
  • 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.
      • 14-104. Additions and deletions to the standard traffic ordinance.
    • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
      • 14-201. Truck parking.
      • 14-202. Bus stops.
      • 14-203. Parking.
      • 14-204. Careless driving.
      • 14-205. Speed limits.
      • 14-206. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
      • 14-207. Bicycles and skateboards.
      • 14-208. Jake brakes.
      • 14-208. Yield signs.
      • 14-209. Stop signs.
    • Article 3. Truck Routes
      • 14-301. Definitions.
      • 14-302. Truck routes designated.
      • 14-303. Exceptions.
      • 14-304. Unattended vehicles.
    • Article 4. ATVs
      • 14-401. Operation of All-Terrain Vehicles.
      • 14-402. Definition.
      • 14-403. City officials.
      • 14-404. City permit and registration.
      • 14-405. Traffic ordinances.
      • 14-406. Helmets.
      • 14-407. Number of occupants.
      • 14-408. Revocation of permit.
      • 14-409. Violation.
    • Article 5. Golf Carts
      • 14-501. Operation of Golf Carts.
      • 14-502. Definition.
      • 14-503. City officials.
      • 14-504. City permit and registration.
      • 14-505. Traffic ordinances.
      • 14-506. Number of occupants.
      • 14-507. Revocation of permit.
      • 14-508. Penalty.
    • Article 6. Work Site Utility Vehicles
      • 14-601. Operation of Work-Site Utility Vehicles.
      • 14-602. Definition.
      • 14-603. City officials.
      • 14-604. City permit and registration.
      • 14-605. Traffic ordinances.
      • 14-606. Number of occupants.
      • 14-607. Revocation of permit.
      • 14-608. Penalty.
    • Article 7. Micro-Utility Trucks
      • 14-701. Operation of Micro-Utility Trucks.
      • 14-702. Definition.
      • 14-703. City officials.
      • 14-704. City permit and registration.
      • 14-705. Traffic ordinances.
      • 14-706. Number of occupants.
      • 14-707. Revocation of permit.
      • 14-708. Penalty.
    • Article 8. Abandoned Motor Vehicles on Public Property
      • 14-801. Definitions.
      • 14-802. Impounding vehicles.
      • 14-803. Storage.
      • 14-804. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
      • 14-805. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
      • 14-806. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
      • 14-807. Hearing.
      • 14-808. Charges constitute a lien.
      • 14-809. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
      • 14-810. Redemption.
      • 14-811. Sale proceeds.
      • 14-812. Statutory procedures.
      • 14-813. Implementation of article.
      • 14-814. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
    • Article 9. Snow Routes
      • 14-901. Definitions.
      • 14-902. Proscribed activity.
      • 14-903. Penalties.
  • CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
    • Article 1. Water
      • 15-101. Application for service.
      • 15-102. Meter; regulations.
      • 15-103. Connections.
      • 15-104. Same; tapping fees
      • 15-105. Same: separate connections.
      • 15-106. Curb, stop and waste cocks required.
      • 15-107. Service connections: regulations.
      • 15-108. Cost of installation borne by customer.
      • 15-109. Taking water without authority prohibited.
      • 15-110. Water rationing; use restricted or stopped.
      • 15-111. Water rationing; imposing restrictions.
      • 15-112. Water rationing; water restrictions.
      • 15-113. Leaks.
      • 15-114. Interrupt service.
      • 15-115. Wasting water.
      • 15-116. Connection Fees.
      • 15-117. Billing.
      • 15-118. Delinquent accounts.
      • 15-119. Notice; hearing.
      • 15-120. Finding; Extensions; Connection fees.
      • 15-121. Rental Properties.
      • 15-122. Lien upon customers property.
      • 15-124. Water rates; within the city.
      • 15-125. Commercial water rates.
      • 15-126. Bulk water rates.
      • 15-127. Crane sales/fire hydrant sales.
      • 15-128. Authority of council to enter into water purchase agreements.
      • 15-129. Cross connections prohibited.
      • 15-130. Protective backflow preventers required.
      • 15-131. Inspection.
      • 15-132. Protection from contaminants.
      • 15-133. Backflow and backsiphonage regulations incorporated.
      • 15-134. Tampering with meter.
      • 15-135. Meter testing.
      • 15-136. Private water line installation and maintenance.
      • 15-137. Tracer wire required.
      • 15-138. Seasonal customers.
    • Article 2. Sewer Charges
      • 15-201. Purpose.
      • 15-202. Definitions.
      • 15-203. Use of proceeds.
      • 15-204. Sewer rates.
      • 15-205. Billing.
      • 15-206. KDOT rate.
      • 15-207. Annual review.
    • Article 3. Sewer Use
      • 15-301. Definitions.
      • 15-302. Unlawful sewage deposits.
      • 15-303. Private sewage disposal system.
      • 15-304. Sewer connections and specifications.
      • 15-305. Unlawful discharges.
      • 15-306. Damage to sewers.
      • 15-307. Right of entry.
      • 15-308. Penalty.
    • Article 4. Water Conservation
      • 15-401. Purpose.
      • 15-402. Definitions.
      • 15-403. Declaration of a water watch.
      • 15-404. Declaration of water warning.
      • 15-405. Declaration of water emergency.
      • 15-406. Voluntary conservation measures.
      • 15-407. Mandatory conservation measures.
      • 15-408. Emergency water rates.
      • 15-409. Regulations.
      • 15-410. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
      • 15-411. Emergency termination.
    • Article 5. Residential Water Use
      • 15-501. Requirements.
      • 15-502. Definitions.
      • 15-503. Private water systems.
      • 15-504. Violations; penalties.
    • Article 6. Solid Waste
      • 15-601. Definitions.
      • 15-602. Cleanliness of streets, alley and public places.
      • 15-603. Construction areas.
      • 15-604. Burying garbage.
      • 15-605. Fires on public property.
      • 15-606. Fires on private property.
  • CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • Article 1. City Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
      • 16-101. Planning commission; created.
    • Article 2. Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission
      • 16-201. Commission established.
      • 16-202. Membership, qualification, and term.
      • 16-203. Compensation.
      • 16-204. Meetings.
      • 16-205. Functions, duties, and powers.
      • 16-206. Rules.
    • Article 3. Zoning Regulations
      • 16-301. Zoning regulations incorporated.
      • 16-302. Zoning map incorporated.
    • Article 4. Board of Zoning Appeals
      • 16-401. Board of zoning appeals; created.
    • Article 5. Subdivision Regulations
      • 16-501. Subdivision 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
    • Charter Ordinance No. 17
    • Charter Ordinance No. 20
    • Charter Ordinance No. 21 (Ord. 1098)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 22
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • Ord. 940
    • Ord. 951
    • Ord. 1072