• CODE OF THE CITY OF MONTEZUMA, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 417
    • 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.
      • 1-116a. Returned check fee.
      • 1-117. Severability.
    • ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY
      • 1-201. Governing body.
      • 1-202. Same; powers generally.
      • 1-203. Same; regular and special meetings.
      • 1-204. Same; quorum.
      • 1-205. Powers of the mayor.
      • 1-206. President of the council.
      • 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.
      • 1-211a. Roll call vote.
      • 1-212. Code of ethics.
    • ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
      • 1-301. Appointment.
      • 1-302. Employees.
      • 1-303. Removal.
      • 1-304. Vacancy in office.
      • 1-305. City clerk.
      • 1-306. Same; fiscal records.
      • 1-307. Same; seal; oaths.
      • 1-308. Same; withholding agents.
      • 1-309. Assistant city clerk.
      • 1-310. City treasurer.
      • 1-311. City attorney; office; duties.
      • 1-312. City engineer.
      • 1-313. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-314. Conflict of interest.
    • ARTICLE 4. PERSONNEL POLICY AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
      • 1-401. Reserved.
    • 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 for 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.
      • 1-615. Appointing freedom of information officer.
    • ARTICLE 7. INVESTMENT OF IDLE 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. Neighborhood revitalization plan.
      • 1-802. Public building commission.
      • 1-803. City sales tax; 2% for general purposes and a swimming pool and community building project.
  • 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 pound established.
      • 2-106. Breaking pound.
      • 2-107. Cruelty to animals.
      • 2-108. Same; exceptions.
      • 2-109. Keeping animals.
      • 2-110. Animal traps.
      • 2-111. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
      • 2-112. Noisy animals.
      • 2-113. Animal confines; shelters.
      • 2-113a. Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens.
      • 2-114. Death of animals.
      • 2-115. Vicious animals.
      • 2-116. Running at large.
      • 2-117. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
      • 2-118. Redemption of impounded animals.
      • 2-119. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
      • 2-120. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
      • 2-121. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
      • 2-122. Emergency; proclamation.
      • 2-123. Kennel licenses.
    • ARTICLE 2. DOGS
      • 2-201. Registration and vaccination required: fee.
      • 2-202. Dog tags.
      • 2-203. Same: counterfeit tag.
      • 2-204. Evidence of vaccination.
      • 2-205. Visiting dogs.
      • 2-206. Running at large.
      • 2-207. Redeeming fees.
      • 2-208. Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
      • 2-209. Confinement of dogs in heat.
      • 2-210. Muzzling.
    • ARTICLE 3. OTHER ANIMALS
      • 2-301. Exotic animals.
    • ARTICLE 4. CATS
      • 2-401. Registration and vaccination.
      • 2-402. Fees.
      • 2-403. Expiration.
  • CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 3-101. Definitions.
      • 3-102. Restriction on location.
      • 3-103. Minors on premises.
      • 3-104. Consumption, possession 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. ENHANCED CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
      • 3-201. License required of retailers.
      • 3-202. Application.
      • 3-203. License application procedures.
      • 3-204. License granted; denied.
      • 3-205. License to be posted.
      • 3-206. License, disqualification.
      • 3-207. Restriction upon location.
      • 3-208. License fee.
      • 3-209. Suspension of license.
      • 3-210. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
      • 3-211. Same; appeal.
      • 3-212. Change of location.
      • 3-213. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
      • 3-214. Business regulations.
      • 3-215. Prohibited conduct on premises.
      • 3-216. Sanitary conditions required.
      • 3-217. Minors on premises.
    • ARTICLE 3. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
      • 3-301. State license required.
      • 3-302. Occupational tax.
      • 3-303. Hours of sale.
      • 3-304. Business regulations.
      • 3-305. Restrictions on location.
    • ARTICLE 4. PRIVATE CLUBS
      • 3-401. License required.
      • 3-402. License fee.
      • 3-403. Business regulations.
    • ARTICLE 5. DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
      • 3-501. License required.
      • 3-502. License fee.
      • 3-503. Business regulations.
    • ARTICLE 6. CATERERS
      • 3-601. License required.
      • 3-602. License fee.
      • 3-603. Business regulations.
      • 3-604. Notice to chief of police.
    • ARTICLE 7. TEMPORARY PERMITS
      • 3-701. Permit required.
      • 3-702. Permit fee.
      • 3-703. City temporary permit.
      • 3-704. Permit regulations.
    • ARTICLE 8. SPECIAL EVENTS CMB 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. International building code incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 2. ELECTRICAL CODE
      • 4-201. Adoption of national electrical code by reference.
    • ARTICLE 3. PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTING CODE
      • 4-301. International plumbing code incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 4. MOVING BUILDINGS BUILDING
      • 4-401. Official; authority.
      • 4-402. Permit required.
      • 4-403. Same: application for permit.
      • 4-404. Same; bond, insurance required.
      • 4-405. Same; fee.
      • 4-406. Route; duties of building official.
      • 4-407. Notice to owners.
      • 4-408. Duty of owners.
      • 4-409. Interfering with poles; wires.
      • 4-410. Display of lanterns.
    • ARTICLE 5. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
      • 4-501. Purpose.
      • 4-502. Definitions.
      • 4-503. Enforcing officer; duties.
      • 4-504. Procedure; petition.
      • 4-505. Same; notice.
      • 4-506. Same; publication.
      • 4-507. Same; hearing, order.
      • 4-508. Duty of owner.
      • 4-509. Same; failure to comply.
      • 4-510. Same; make site safe.
      • 4-511. Assessment of costs.
      • 4-512. Immediate hazard.
      • 4-513. Appeals from order.
      • 4-514. Scope of article.
    • ARTICLE 6. OIL AND GAS WELL DRILLING
      • 4-601. Drilling regulations; permit required.
      • 4-602. Application for permit; bond required.
      • 4-603. Wells limited.
      • 4-604. Owner’s rights when permittee does not hold leases or contracts with all owners.
      • 4-605. Owner’s rights when permittee does not hold lease or contract.
      • 4-606. Drilling in streets or alleys prohibited.
      • 4-607. Fire protection.
      • 4-608. Permit: issuance; refusal.
      • 4-609. Drilling rigs.
      • 4-610. Cessation of operation or drilling.
      • 4-611. Consent of owner.
      • 4-612. Disposal of waste products.
      • 4-613. Permit: terms.
    • ARTICLE 7. HEATING AND COOLING STANDARDS
      • 4-701. Definitions.
      • 4-702. Heating and cooling certificate of compliance.
      • 4-703. Same; standards.
  • CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL REGULATIONS AND LICENSES
      • 5-101. License required.
      • 5-102. Application for license.
      • 5-103. Not assignable or transferable.
      • 5-104. License period; duration
      • 5-105. Exemption of farmers.
      • 5-106. License fees
      • 5-107. Contents of license.
      • 5-108. Record book.
      • 5-109. Display of license.
    • 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. SCRAP METAL DEALERS
      • 5-301. Scrap metal dealers; registration required.
      • 5-302. Same; definitions.
      • 5-303. Same; registration; application; fees; penalty.
      • 5-304. Same; issuance of registration; renewal; renewal fees.
      • 5-305. Same; penalty.
      • 5-306. Same; exception.
      • 5-307. Same; issuance; disqualification.
      • 5-308. Same; suspension or revocation of registration.
  • CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. GOVERNING BODY
      • 6-101. Conduct of election.
      • 6-102. Hours of voting.
      • 6-103. Election; governing body.
      • 6-104. Qualifications.
      • 6-105. Primary elections.
      • 6-106. Candidacy.
  • CHAPTER VII. FIRE
    • ARTICLE 1. FIRE DEPARTMENT
      • 7-101. City fire department established.
      • 7-102. Membership; fire drill.
      • 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. 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 to gasoline installations.
      • 7-314. Authority of fire chief.
  • CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • ARTICLE 1. HEALTH NUISANCES
      • 8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
      • 8-102. Public 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. Public officer.
      • 8-207. Enforcement standards.
      • 8-208. Unlawful acts
      • 8-209. Order of violation.
      • 8-210. Penalty.
      • 8-211. Abatement.
      • 8-212. Hearing before governing body.
      • 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.
      • 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 costs.
      • 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. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
      • 8-507. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
      • 8-508. Designation of unfit dwellings.
      • 8-509. Designation of blighted premises (residential and nonresidential).
      • 8-510. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (nonresidential).
      • 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. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
      • 8-516. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
      • 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. SOUND AMPLIFICATION SYSTEMS
      • 8-701. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
      • 8-702. Same; definitions.
      • 8-703. Same; defenses.
    • ARTICLE 8. INSURANCE PROCEEDS FUND
      • 8-801. Scope and application.
      • 8-802. Lien created.
      • 8-803. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-804. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-805. Procedure.
      • 8-806. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-807. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-808. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-809. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-810. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-811. Insurers; liability.
    • ARTICLE 9. RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION
      • 8-901. Inspection of property.
      • 8-902. Inspection fee.
      • 8-903. Right-of-entry; consent and search warrant requirements.
      • 8-904. Violation of this article; grounds for termination of city utility services.
    • ARTICLE 10. REPAIR, CLOSING, DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES
      • 8-1001. Definitions.
      • 8-1002. Public officer.
      • 8-1003. Investigation, complaint and hearing.
      • 8-1004. Finding of unfitness by public officer.
      • 8-1005. Determination of unfitness; repair or demolition.
      • 8-1006. Lien for costs of repairs or demolition.
      • 8-1007. Service of complaints or orders.
      • 8-1008. Injunctive relief in District Court.
      • 8-1009. Powers of public officer.
      • 8-1010. Estimate of annual expenses.
      • 8-1011. Non-abrogation of other 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. Court clerk.
      • 9-108. Payment of fine.
      • 9-109. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
      • 9-110. Failure to appear.
      • 9-111. Court costs.
      • 9-112. Guilty defendant.
      • 9-113. Not guilty defendant.
      • 9-114. Remittance.
      • 9-115. Costs paid to clerk.
  • CHAPTER X. POLICE
    • ARTICLE 1. POLICE DEPARTMENT
      • 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.
    • ARTICLE 3. POLICE FEES
      • 10-301. Fee for police responses to party.
      • 10-302. Initial police responses to parties, gatherings or events.
      • 10-303. Subsequent police 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 PROVISIONS
      • 11-201. Window peeping.
  • 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. MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
      • 12-201. Definitions.
      • 12-202. Intent and purpose of the Montezuma airport district board.
      • 12-203. General authority.
      • 12-204. Police powers.
      • 12-205. License fee.
      • 12-206. Interference with aircraft operations.
      • 12-207. Fuel regulation.
      • 12-208. Aircraft space charges.
      • 12-209. Assumption of risk.
      • 12-210. Building permits.
      • 12-211. Insurance required.
      • 12-212. Non-standard traffic pattern.
      • 12-213. Transient commercial users.
    • ARTICLE 3. GOLF COURSE REGULATIONS.
      • 12-301 Crooked Creek Community Course Association; powers.
      • 12-302. Hours and fees.
      • 12-303. Council authority.
  • 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.
      • 12-213. Burning in streets.
      • 12-214. Throwing in streets.
      • 12-215. Hauling loose material.
    • 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. Dangerous, dead or diseased trees on private property.
      • 13-307. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
      • 13-308. Costs on tax rolls.
      • 13-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
      • 13-310. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
    • ARTICLE 4. SNOW AND ICE
      • 13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
      • 13-402. Same: exception; alternate remedy.
      • 13-403. Same; penalty.
      • 13-404. Removal may be made by city.
      • 13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
  • CHAPTER XIV. TRAFFIC
    • ARTICLE 1. STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
      • 14-101. Incorporating standard traffic ordinance.
      • 14-102. Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
      • 14-104. Deletions from the Standard Traffic Ordinance.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
      • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
      • 14-202. Commercial trucks and trailers; parking provisions.
      • 14-203. Speed limits.
      • 14-204. Tire equipment regulations.
      • 14-205. Parking; when unlawful.
      • 14-206. Parking of recreational equipment and motor vehicles on certain surfaces; parking large recreational equipment and commercial mobile equipment, etc.
      • 14-207. Jacob’s brake prohibited.
    • 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. GOLF CARTS
      • 14-501. Operation of golf carts.
      • 14-502. Same; valid driver's license required; penalty.
      • 14-503. Same; definition.
      • 14-504. Same; penalty.
  • CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 15-101. Definition.
      • 15-102. Delinquent accounts.
      • 15-103. Notice; hearing.
      • 15-104. Same; finding.
      • 15-105. Utility deposit.
      • 15-106. Trip fee.
      • 15-106a. Liability of property owner; lien.
      • 15-107. Petty cash fund.
      • 15-108. Same; deposits.
      • 15-109. Same; vouchers.
      • 15-110. Billing.
    • ARTICLE 2. WATER
      • 15-201. Superintendent of water and sewage.
      • 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. Connection fees.
      • 15-208. Curb cocks.
      • 15-209. Check valves.
      • 15-210. Unauthorized service, supplying other persons and properties.
      • 15-211. Meters.
      • 15-212. Same; testing.
      • 15-213. Tampering with meter.
      • 15-214. Leaks prohibited.
      • 15-215. Reconnection charge.
      • 15-216. Utility deposit.
      • 15-217. Interrupt service.
      • 15-218. Prohibited acts.
      • 15-219. Wasting water.
      • 15-220. Right of access.
      • 15-221. Rates.
      • 15-222. Payment of bills.
      • 15-223. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
      • 15-224. Use during fire.
      • 15-225. Cross-connections prohibited.
      • 15-226. Same; protective backflow devices required.
      • 15-227. Same; inspection.
      • 15-228. Same; protection from contaminants.
      • 15-229. Same; incorporation by reference.
    • ARTICLE 3. ELECTRICITY
      • 15-301. Connection fees.
      • 15-302. Rates.
      • 15-303. Reconnection charges.
      • 15-304. Billing.
      • 15-305. Tampering with meter.
    • ARTICLE 4. SEWERS
      • 15-401. Definitions.
      • 15-402. Sewer connection required.
      • 15-403. Permit; connection fee.
      • 15-404. Application.
      • 15-405. Costs.
      • 15-406. Sewer connection.
      • 15-407. Sewer for each building.
      • 15-408(1). Same; specifications.
      • 15-408(2). Same.
      • 15-408(3). Same.
      • 15-408(4). Same.
      • 15-408(5). Same.
      • 15-408(6). Same.
      • 15-408(7). Same.
      • 15-409. Sewer excavations: damages.
      • 15-410. Failure to connect.
      • 15-411. Privy unlawful.
      • 15-412. Private sewer system.
      • 15-413. Same; permit.
      • 15-414. Same; inspection.
      • 15-415. Same; discharge.
      • 15-416. Same; additional requirements.
      • 15-417. Disposal of sewage.
      • 15-418. Damage to sewers.
      • 15-419. Natural outlet.
      • 15-420. Standards.
      • 15-421. Old building sewers.
      • 15-422. Mud, grease traps.
      • 15-423. Roof, foundation drains.
      • 15-424. Same; exception.
      • 15-425. Prohibited discharges.
      • 15-426. Bills.
      • 15-427. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
      • 15-428. Sewer service charge.
      • 15-429. Water works system.
      • 15-430. Assessment against water meters for repairs.
    • ARTICLE 5. SOLID WASTE
      • 15-501. Definitions.
      • 15-502. Collection.
      • 15-503. Contracts.
      • 15-504. Duty of owner, occupant.
      • 15-505. Trash receptacles.
      • 15-506. Bulk containers.
      • 15-507. Enter private premises.
      • 15-508. Ownership of solid waste.
      • 15-509. Wrapping garbage.
      • 15-510. Heavy, bulky waste.
      • 15-511. Hazardous materials.
      • 15-512. Prohibited practices.
      • 15-513. Objectionable waste.
      • 15-514. Unauthorized disposal.
      • 15-515. Private collectors; license required.
      • 15-516. Same; fee.
      • 15-517. Same; number to be displayed.
      • 15-518. Closed vehicle.
      • 15-519. Rules and regulations.
      • 15-520. Failure to secure license.
      • 15-521. Charges.
      • 15-522. Same; collection and fee schedule.
      • 15-523. Billing.
      • 15-524. Same; delinquent account.
    • ARTICLE 6. WATER CONSERVATION
      • 15-601. Purpose.
      • 15-602. Definitions.
      • 15-603. Declaration of water emergency.
      • 15-604. Voluntary Conservation Measures.
      • 15-605. Mandatory conservation measures.
      • 15-606. Emergency water rates.
      • 15-607. Regulations
      • 15-608. Violations, disconnections and penalties
      • 15-609. Emergency termination.
      • 15-610. Severability.
  • CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • ARTICLE 1. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
      • 16-101. Commission establishment.
      • 16-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
      • 16-103. Meetings, officers and records.
      • 16-104. Powers and duties.
      • 16-105. Board of zoning appeals.
      • 16-106. Budget.
    • ARTICLE 2. ZONING REGULATIONS
      • 16-201. Adoption of zoning regulations.
      • 16-202. Adoption of comprehensive plan.
      • 16-203. Adoption of official district zoning map.
    • ARTICLE 3. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
      • 16-301. Regulations incorporated.
  • APPENDIX A - CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 200 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 238
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO.5
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO.6
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 7 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 8
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 9
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 10
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 11
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 12
  • APPENDIX B FRANCHISES
    • ORD. NO. 121 (TELEPHONE)
    • ORD. NO. 287 (ELECTRIC)
    • ORD. NO. 292 (NATURAL GAS)
    • ORD. NO. 358 (CABLE TV)
    • ORD. NO. 406 (NATURAL GAS)