• CODE OF THE CITY OF GREENSBURG, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 1054
  • 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. 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. Same; meetings.
    • 1-204. Same; quorum.
    • 1-205. Powers of the mayor.
    • 1-206. President of the council; acting mayor.
    • 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.
    • 1-212. Code of ethics.
  • ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
    • 1-301. City administrator, city attorney and municipal judge; appointment and removal.
    • 1-302. Department heads; appointment and removal.
    • 1-303. Employees.
    • 1-304. Discipline and removal.
    • 1-305. Vacancy in office.
    • 1-306. City administrator; office; duties.
    • 1-306a. Same; purchasing agent responsibilities.
    • 1-307. City clerk; office; duties.
    • 1-308. Same; seal; oaths.
    • 1-309. Same; withholding agents.
    • 1-310. Assistant city clerk; office; duties.
    • 1-311. City treasurer; office duties.
    • 1-312. City attorney; office; duties.
    • 1-313. City prosecutor; office; duties.
    • 1-314. Public Works Superintendent; office and duties.
    • 1-315. Public Works Foreman; office and duties.
    • 1-316. Convention and Tourism Director; office and duties.
    • 1-317. Police Chief; office and duties.
    • 1-318. Fire Chief; office and duties.
    • 1-319. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-320. 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 AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    • 1-801. One-half percent sales tax (effective October 1, 2006).
    • 1-802. One-half percent sales tax (effective October 1, 2007).
    • 1-803. Public building commission.
    • 1-804. Equipment reserve fund.
    • 1-805. Neighborhood revitalization plan.
    • 1-806. Transient guest tax; convention and tourism promotion.
    • 1-807. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
  • ARTICLE 9. LAND BANK
    • 1-901. Land bank established.
    • 1-902. Board of trustees.
    • 1-903. Administrative staff.
    • 1-904. Cash basis.
    • 1-905. Budget.
    • 1-906. Management of property.
    • 1-907. Property available for inclusion in land bank.
    • 1-908. Incentives.
    • 1-909. Consultation and review.
    • 1-910. Use of city funds.
    • 1-911. Annual report.
    • 1-912. Sale of property; investment of funds.
    • 1-913. Trustee compensation and expenses.
    • 1-914. Statutory authority.
• CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Animal control officer; duty to impound; citation alternative.
    • 2-103. Same; capture/destruction.
    • 2-104. Same; right of entry; unlawful interference.
    • 2-105. Municipal animal shelter established.
    • 2-106. Breaking animal shelter.
    • 2-107. Cruelty to animals.
    • 2-108. Same; exceptions.
    • 2-109. Keeping animals.
    • 2-110. Animal traps.
    • 2-111. Nuisance animals.
    • 2-112. Animal confines; shelters.
    • 2-113. Death of animals.
    • 2-114. Vicious animals.
    • 2-115. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
    • 2-116. Redemption of impounded animals.
    • 2-117. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
    • 2-118. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
    • 2-119. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
    • 2-120. Emergency; proclamation.
    • 2-121. Kennel licenses.
    • 2-122. Penalties.
    • 2-123. Habitual violators.
  • ARTICLE 2. DOGS AND CATS
    • 2-201. Registration and vaccination required; fee.
    • 2-202. Dog and cat tags.
    • 2-203. Same; counterfeit tag.
    • 2-204. Evidence of vaccination.
    • 2-205. Visiting dogs or cats.
    • 2-206. Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee.
    • 2-207. Disposition of unclaimed dogs or cats.
    • 2-208. Confinement of dogs or cats in heat.
    • 2-209. Muzzling.
    • 2-210. Tethering/Picketing
  • ARTICLE 3. OTHER ANIMALS
    • 2-301. Exotic animals.
  • ARTICLE 4. RESERVED
    • 2-401. Reserved.
  • ARTICLE 5. CHICKENS AND DUCKS
    • 2-501. Permitted fowl.
    • 2-502. Backyard fowl permit fees and application.
    • 2-503. Distance requirements.
    • 2-504. Standards of care.
• 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. 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, or 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. Temporary license.
  • ARTICLE 3. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
    • 3-301. State license required.
    • 3-302. Liquor Stores.
    • 3-303. Private Clubs.
    • 3-304. Drinking Establishments.
    • 3-305. Caterers.
    • 3-306. Temporary Permits.
• CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
    • 4-101. Definitions.
  • ARTICLE 1A. FIRE LIMITS
    • 4-1a01. Fire limits established.
  • ARTICLE 2. BUILDING CODE
    • 4-201. Definitions.
    • 4-202. International Building Code and International Residential Code incorporated.
    • 4-203. Additional provisions.
    • 4-204. Building official; powers; duties.
    • 4-205. Same; duties.
    • 4-206. Same; powers.
    • 4-207. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-208. Building permit required.
    • 4-208a. Same; approval.
    • 4-209. Same; application information required.
    • 4-210. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-211. Same; fees.
    • 4-212. Same; posting.
    • 4-213. Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector.
    • 4-214. Builder or building contractor defined.
    • 4-215. Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-216. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-217. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-218. Insurance.
    • 4-219. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-220. Work by property owners.
    • 4-221. Liability.
    • 4-222. Severability.
  • ARTICLE 3. ELECTRICAL CODE
    • 4-301. Definitions.
    • 4-302. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
    • 4-303. Additional provisions.
    • 4-304. Building official; authority.
    • 4-305. Same; duties.
    • 4-306. Same; powers.
    • 4-307. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-308. Electrical permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-309. Same; application information required.
    • 4-310. Same; fees.
    • 4-311. Same; posting.
    • 4-312. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-313. Electrician or electrical contractors defined.
    • 4-314. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s license required; electrical permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-315. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-316. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-317. Insurance.
    • 4-318. Work by property owners.
    • 4-319. Liability.
    • 4-320. Severability.
  • ARTICLE 4. PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTING CODE
    • 4-401. Definition of plumbing.
    • 4-402. Uniform plumbing code incorporated.
    • 4-403. Additional provisions.
    • 4-404. Building official; authority.
    • 4-405. Same; duties.
    • 4-406. Same; powers.
    • 4-407. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-408. Plumbing permit required; exception.
    • 4-409. Same; application information required.
    • 4-410. Same; fees.
    • 4-411. Same; posting.
    • 4-412. Connection to gas or water supply.
    • 4-413. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-414. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
    • 4-415. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s license required; plumbing permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-416. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-417. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-418. Insurance.
    • 4-419. Pavement cut; excavation permit required fees.
    • 4-420. Work by property owners.
    • 4-421. Liability.
    • 4-422. Severability.
  • ARTICLE 5. MECHANICAL CODE
    • 4-501. Definition of mechanical.
    • 4-502. Mechanical code incorporated.
    • 4-503. Additional provisions.
    • 4-504. Building official; authority.
    • 4-505. Same; duties.
    • 4-506. Same; powers.
    • 4-507. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-508. Mechanical permit required; exception.
    • 4-509. Same; application information required.
    • 4-510. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-511. Same; fees.
    • 4-512. Same; posting.
    • 4-513. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-514. Mechanical contractor’s license required; mechanical permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-515. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-516. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-517. Insurance.
    • 4-518 Work by property owners.
    • 4-519 Liability.
    • 4-520. Severability.
  • ARTICLE 6. MOVING BUILDINGS
    • 4-601. Building official; authority.
    • 4-602. Permit required.
    • 4-603. Same: application for permit.
    • 4-604. Same; bond, insurance required.
    • 4-605. Same; fee.
    • 4-606. Contractor; license required; fee.
    • 4-607. Duty of owners.
    • 4-608. Interfering with poles; wires.
  • ARTICLE 7. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
    • 4-701. Purpose.
    • 4-702. Definitions.
    • 4-703. Enforcing officer; duties.
    • 4-704. Procedure; petition.
    • 4-705. Same; notice.
    • 4-706. Same; publication.
    • 4-707. Same; hearing, order.
    • 4-708. Duty of owner.
    • 4-709. Same; failure to comply.
    • 4-710. Same; make site safe.
    • 4-711. Assessment of costs.
    • 4-712. Immediate hazard.
    • 4-713. Appeals from order.
    • 4-714. Scope of article.
  • ARTICLE 8. HOUSE NUMBERING
    • 4-801. Numbering required.
    • 4-802. Method of numbering.
    • 4-803. Size of numbers.
• CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • ARTICLE 1. RESERVED.
  • ARTICLE 2. SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, PEDDLERS
    • 5-201. Definitions.
    • 5-202. License required.
    • 5-203. Same; application required.
    • 5-204. Issuance; county residents.
    • 5-205. Same; investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
    • 5-206. Same; investigation fee.
    • 5-207. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
    • 5-208. Renewal.
    • 5-209. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
    • 5-210. Appeal to governing body.
    • 5-211. Regulations.
    • 5-212. Use of streets and sidewalks.
    • 5-213. Disturbing the peace.
  • ARTICLE 3. AMUSEMENT DEVICES
    • 5-301. Definition.
    • 5-302. Permit required.
    • 5-303. Same; cost.
    • 5-304. Same; expiration.
    • 5-305. Same; cancellation.
  • ARTICLE 4. JUNK AND SALVAGE YARDS
    • 5-401. License.
    • 5-402. Definition.
    • 5-403. Application.
    • 5-404. Notice.
    • 5-405. Granting licenses.
    • 5-406. Fees.
    • 5-407. License non-transferable.
    • 5-408. License revocation.
    • 5-409. Fence.
    • 5-410. Register.
    • 5-411. Minors.
  • ARTICLE 5. SCRAP METAL DEALERS
    • 5-501. Scrap metal dealers; registration required.
    • 5-502. Same; definitions.
    • 5-503. Same; registration; application; fees; penalty.
    • 5-504. Same; issuance of registration; renewal; renewal fees.
    • 5-505. Same; penalty.
    • 5-506. Same; exception.
    • 5-507. Same; issuance; disqualification.
    • 5-508. Same; suspension or revocation of registration.
• CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
  • ARTICLE 1. CITY ELECTIONS
    • 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 VII. FIRE
  • ARTICLE 1. FIRE DEPARTMENT
    • 7-101. City fire department established.
    • 7-102. Members; attendance; compensation.
    • 7-103. Supervision of department.
    • 7-104. Fire chief; powers.
    • 7-105. Same; records.
    • 7-106. Assistant chief.
    • 7-107. Private use of fire equipment.
    • 7-108. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
    • 7-109. Same; fire hose.
    • 7-110. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
    • 7-111. False alarm.
  • ARTICLE 2. FIRE PREVENTION
    • 7-201. 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. Stacking of hay or straw.
    • 7-207. Keeping of packing materials.
    • 7-208. Storage of ashes.
    • 7-209. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
    • 7-210. Fire hazards generally.
    • 7-211. Same; inspections to discover.
    • 7-212. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
    • 7-213. Same; service of order; records.
  • ARTICLE 3. FIREWORKS
    • 7-301. Fireworks defined.
    • 7-302. Fireworks prohibited.
    • 7-303. Same; exceptions; discharges.
    • 7-304. 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. Seizure of fireworks.
    • 7-315. Climatic conditions restricting discharge.
• CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • ARTICLE 1. HEALTH OFFICER
    • 8-101. Health Officer; position created.
    • 8-102. City Health Officer; duties.
  • ARTICLE 2. HEALTH NUISANCES
    • 8-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-202. Public officer.
    • 8-203. Complaints; inquiry and inspection; prohibitions.
    • 8-204. Right of entry.
    • 8-205. Administrative procedure.
    • 8-206. Administrative requisite order.
    • 8-207. Same; contents.
    • 8-208. Abatement.
    • 8-209. Failure to comply; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 3. ENVIRONMENTAL CODE
    • 8-301. Title.
    • 8-302. Legislative finding of fact.
    • 8-303. Purpose.
    • 8-304. Rules of construction.
    • 8-305. Definitions.
    • 8-306. Public officer.
    • 8-307. Enforcement standards.
    • 8-308. Unlawful acts.
    • 8-309. Order of violation.
    • 8-310. Penalty.
    • 8-311. Abatement.
    • 8-312. Hearing before governing body.
    • 8-313. Appeals.
    • 8-314. Costs assessed.
    • 8-315. Construction.
  • ARTICLE 4. JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
    • 8-401. Findings of governing body.
    • 8-402. Definitions.
    • 8-403. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
    • 8-404. Public officer.
    • 8-405. Administrative procedure.
    • 8-406. Right of entry.
    • 8-407. Order of violation.
    • 8-408. Same; contents.
    • 8-409. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-410. Abatement.
    • 8-411. Disposition of vehicle.
    • 8-412. Hearing.
    • 8-413. Costs assessed.
  • ARTICLE 5. JUNKYARDS
    • 8-501. Definitions.
    • 8-502. Junkyards and automobile graveyards.
    • 8-503. Rules and regulations.
    • 8-504. Right of entry.
    • 8-505. Order of violation.
    • 8-506. Same; contents.
    • 8-507. Failure to comply; administrative penalty.
    • 8-508. Abatement.
    • 8-509. Disposition of vehicle.
    • 8-510. Hearing.
    • 8-511. Costs assessed.
  • ARTICLE 6. WEEDS
    • 8-601. Weeds to be removed.
    • 8-602. Definitions.
    • 8-603. Public officer; notice to remove.
    • 8-604. Abatement; assessment of costs.
    • 8-605. Right of entry.
    • 8-606. Unlawful interference.
    • 8-607. Noxious weeds.
  • ARTICLE 7. MINIMUM HOUSING CODE
    • 8-701. Title.
    • 8-702. General.
    • 8-703. Declaration of policy.
    • 8-704. Definitions.
    • 8-705. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
    • 8-706. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
    • 8-707. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
    • 8-708. Designation of unfit dwellings.
    • 8-709. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non- residential).
    • 8-710. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non- residential).
    • 8-711. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
    • 8-712. Notice of violations; procedures.
    • 8-713. Public officer: authority.
    • 8-714. Governing body; authority.
    • 8-715. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
    • 8-716. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
    • 8-717. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
    • 8-718. Governing body; appeals.
  • ARTICLE 8. RODENT CONTROL
    • 8-801. Definitions.
    • 8-802. Building maintenance.
    • 8-803. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
    • 8-804. Failure to comply.
    • 8-805. Replace rat-stoppage.
    • 8-806. Notice to eradicate rats.
    • 8-807. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
    • 8-808. Inspections.
  • ARTICLE 9. INSURANCE PROCEEDS FUND
    • 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.
  • ARTICLE 10. HUMAN RELATIONS
    • 8-1001. Statement of policy.
    • 8-1002. Definitions.
    • 8-1003. Discriminatory practices defined.
    • 8-1004. Exemptions. Nothing in this article shall:
    • 8-1005. Human resources director.
    • 8-1006. Administration; complaint procedure.
    • 8-1007. Enforcement.
    • 8-1008. Construction.
  • ARTICLE 11. HOUSING AUTHORITY
    • 8-1101. Greensburg Housing Authority; powers.
• CHAPTER IX. 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. Amendment fee fund.
• CHAPTER X. POLICE
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 10-101. Department of police.
    • 10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
    • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
  • ARTICLE 2. PROPERTY IN CITY CUSTODY
    • 10-201. Regulations.
    • 10-202. Disposition.
    • 10-203. Same; exempt property.
    • 10-204. Claiming property.
    • 10-205. Proof of ownership.
    • 10-206. Auction.
  • ARTICLE 3. LAW ENFORCEMENT FEES
    • 10-301. Fee for police responses to party.
    • 10-302. Initial law enforcement responses to parties, gatherings or events.
    • 10-303. Subsequent law enforcement responses to parties, gatherings or events; liability.
    • 10-304. Cost; collection.
• CHAPTER XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
  • ARTICLE 1. UNIFORM OFFENSE CODE
    • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
  • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL REGULATIONS
    • 11-201. Curfew.
    • 11-202. Noise regulation.
• CHAPTER XII. PUBLIC PROPERTY
  • ARTICLE 1. CITY PARKS
    • 12-101. City laws extended to park.
    • 12-102. Police jurisdiction over parks.
    • 12-103. Damaging park property.
    • 12-104. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
    • 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. AIRPORT
    • 12-201. Rules and regulations.
    • 12-202. Police powers.
    • 12-203. Application; permit; fees.
    • 12-204. Compliance with applicable laws.
    • 12-205. Liability insurance; bond.
    • 12-206. Agricultural aviation permit operators.
    • 12-207. Sales prohibited; exception.
    • 12-208. Construction prohibited; exception.
    • 12-209. Vehicles and mobile equipment.
    • 12-210. Smoking prohibited.
    • 12-211. Disposal of disabled aircraft.
    • 12-212. Destruction of airport property.
    • 12-213. Authority of city administrator.
    • 12-214. Rules.
    • 12-215. Federal rules to apply.
    • 12-216. Lease and management of airport.
  • ARTICLE 3. MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL
    • 12-301. Rules.
• CHAPTER XIII. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  • ARTICLE 1. SIDEWALKS
    • 13-101. Permit required.
    • 13-102. Sidewalk grade.
    • 13-103. Same; specifications.
    • 13-104. Same; petition.
    • 13-105. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
    • 13-106. Notice; publication.
    • 13-107. Right of abutting owner.
    • 13-108. Repairs by owner or city.
    • 13-109. Performance, statutory bond.
    • 13-110. Obstructing sidewalks.
    • 13-111. Same; exception.
  • ARTICLE 2. 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 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. Damage to streets; penalty.
  • ARTICLE 3. TREES AND SHRUBS
    • 13-301. Definitions.
    • 13-302. Administration.
    • 13-303. Street tree species to be planted.
    • 13-304. Spacing and distances.
    • 13-305. Distances and clearing for planting.
    • 13-306. Public tree care.
    • 13-307 permit required.
    • 13-308. Tree topping.
    • 13-309. Dead or diseased tree removal.
    • 13-310. Removal of stump.
    • 13-311. Tree board.
    • 13-312. Access.
    • 13-313. Review by council.
  • 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 XIV. 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.
    • 14-202. Disabled vehicles.
    • 14-203. Encroachments.
    • 14-204. Posting of signs; billboards.
    • 14-205. Speed limits.
    • 14-206. Trains; traffic regulations.
    • 14-207. Commercial vehicle parking.
    • 14-208. Angle parking.
  • 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. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
    • 14-401. Hazardous material defined.
    • 14-402. Same; exceptions.
    • 14-403. Transportation of hazardous materials.
    • 14-404. Hazardous materials routes.
    • 14-405. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
    • 14-406. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
  • ARTICLE 5. SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES
    • 14-501. Definitions.
    • 14-502. Work-site utility vehicles; micro-utility trucks; golf carts; all-terrain vehicles; motorized scooters; electric assisted or e-biked; seated motorized scooters.
    • 14-503. Pocketbikes and dirtbikes.
    • 14-504. Display of slow-moving vehicle emblem.
    • 14-505. Valid driver’s license required; penalty.
    • 14-506. Same; insurance required; penalty.
    • 14-507. Same; registration and license fee; application; inspection; penalty.
    • 14-508. Same; penalty.
• CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
  • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • 15-101. Definition.
    • 15-102. Security deposit.
    • 15-103. Delinquent accounts.
    • 15-104. City to make connections.
    • 15-105. Request for connection; disconnection.
    • 15-106. Delinquent accounts; set-off program.
    • 15-107. Meter reading; dates; payment due.
  • ARTICLE 2. WATER
    • 15-201. Superintendent of utilities.
    • 15-202. Regulations.
    • 15-203. Service not guaranteed.
    • 15-204. Service connections required.
    • 15-205. Application for service.
    • 15-206. City to make connections.
    • 15-207. Curb cocks.
    • 15-208. Check valves.
    • 15-209. Unauthorized service.
    • 15-210. Meters.
    • 15-211. Same; testing.
    • 15-212. Tampering with meter.
    • 15-213. Leaks.
    • 15-214. Utility deposit.
    • 15-215. Interruption of service.
    • 15-216. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-217. Wasting water.
    • 15-218. Right of access.
    • 15-219. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-220. Disconnection/reconnection charge.
    • 15-221. Use during fire.
    • 15-222. Water rates.
    • 15-223. Bulk water sales
    • 15-224. Modification of charges.
  • ARTICLE 3. ELECTRICITY
    • 15-301. Rates.
    • 15-302. Parallel generation interconnection.
    • 15-303. Security lights.
  • ARTICLE 4. SEWERS
    • 15-401. Definitions.
    • 15-402. Unlawful acts; sewer connection required.
    • 15-403. Private sewer system.
    • 15-404. Permit required.
    • 15-405. Prohibited discharge.
    • 15-406. Damage to sewage works.
    • 15-407. Right of entry.
    • 15-408. Penalties.
    • 15-409. Sewer service charge; subject to section 15-410.
    • 15-410. Sewer service charge; established by resolution.
  • ARTICLE 5. SOLID WASTE
    • 15-501. Definitions.
    • 15-502. Collection.
    • 15-503. Contracts.
    • 15-504. Duty of owner, occupant.
    • 15-505. Enter private premises.
    • 15-506. Ownership of solid waste.
    • 15-507. Wrapping garbage.
    • 15-508. Heavy, bulky waste.
    • 15-509. Hazardous materials.
    • 15-510. Prohibited practices.
    • 15-511. Objectionable waste.
    • 15-512. Unauthorized disposal.
    • 15-513. Closed vehicle.
    • 15-514. Rules and regulations.
    • 15-515. Charges.
    • 15-516. Same; fee schedule.
  • ARTICLE 6. WATER CONSERVATION
    • 15-601. Purpose.
    • 15-602. Definitions.
    • 15-603. Declaration of water watch.
    • 15-604. Declaration of water warning.
    • 15-605. Declaration of a water emergency.
    • 15-606. Voluntary conservation measures.
    • 15-607. Mandatory conservation measures.
    • 15-608. Emergency water rates.
    • 15-609. Regulations.
    • 15-610. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
    • 15-611. Emergency termination.
  • ARTICLE 7. KANSAS MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY
    • 15-701. Kansas municipal energy agency.
  • ARTICLE 8. CROSS CONNECTIONS
    • 15-801. Definitions.
    • 15-802. Cross connection control general policy.
    • 15-803. Cross connections prohibited.
    • 15-804. Survey and investigations.
    • 15-805. Where protection is required.
    • 15-806. Backflow prevention devices.
    • 15-807. Installation.
    • 15-808. Inspection and maintenance.
    • 15-809. Violation and penalties.
• CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • ARTICLE 1. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
    • 16-101. Commission.
    • 16-102. Same; membership.
    • 16-103. Meetings, officers and records.
    • 16-104. Powers and duties.
    • 16-105. Board of Zoning Appeals.
    • 16-106. Budget.
  • ARTICLE 2. SUSTAINABLE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
    • 16-201. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
  • ARTICLE 3. SUSTAINABLE ZONING ORDINANCE
    • 16-301. Zoning regulations incorporated.
  • ARTICLE 4. MANUFACTURED HOME AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CODE
    • 16-401. Manufactured home and recreational vehicle code incorporated.
  • ARTICLE 5. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
    • 16-501. Floodplain management regulations incorporated.
  • ARTICLE 6. SUSTAINABLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
    • 16-601. Sustainable master plan 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
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • ORDINANCE NO. 927 (KANSAS GAS SERVICE)
  • ORDINANCE NO. 935 (AT&T)
  • ORDINANCE No. 1089