CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH HUTCHINSON, KANSAS
GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
PREFACE
ORDINANCE NO. [ADOPTION ORDINANCE NUMBER]
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. Powers generally.
1-109. Ordinances; publication.
1-110. Meetings.
1-111. Quorum.
1-112. Committees.
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. Mayor.
1-203. President of the council.
1-204. Administrative powers.
1-205. Compensation.
1-206. Expenses.
1-207. Code of procedure for Kansas cities incorporated.
Article 3. Officers And Employees
1-301. Appointment.
1-302. Employees.
1-303. Removal.
1-304. Vacancy in office.
1-305. City Administrator.
1-306. City clerk.
1-307. Same; fiscal records.
1-308. Same; seal.
1-309. Same; withholding agent.
1-310. Deputy city clerk.
1-311. City treasurer.
1-312. City attorney.
1-313. City engineer.
1-314. Oath.
1-315. Oaths filed.
1-316. Bonds required.
1-317. Condition of bonds.
1-318. Approval of bonds.
Article 4. Investment of Public Funds
1-401. Purpose and goals.
1-402. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
1-403. Definitions.
1-404. Investment of idle funds.
1-405. Procedures and restrictions.
1-406. Custody and safekeeping.
1-407. Sale or transfer.
1-408. Interest on time deposits.
Article 5. Personnel and Employee Benefits
1-501. Personnel rules and regulations.
1-502. Employee benefits contribution fund.
1-503. Employee classification and wage scale adopted.
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. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
1-701. City sales tax; 0.25% for roads, streets and economic development.
1-702. Transient guest tax.
1-703. Neighborhood revitalization.
CHAPTER 2. 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; fine.
2-207. Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee.
2-208. Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
2-209. Confinement of dogs in heat.
2-210. Muzzling.
2-211. Reserved.
Article 3. Other Animals
2-301. Exotic animals.
2-302. Keeping of chickens.
CHAPTER 3. BEVERAGES
Article 1. General Provisions
3-101. Definitions.
3-102. Restriction on location.
3-103. Minors on premises.
3-104. Reserved.
3-105. Public sale; consumption.
3-106. Open container.
3-107. Consumption while driving.
3-108. Identification card.
3-109. Purchase, possession or consumption by persons under the legal drinking age.
3-110. Prohibited conduct on premises.
Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
3-201. License required of retailers.
3-202. Application.
3-202a. License application procedures.
3-203. License granted; denied.
3-204. License to be posted.
3-205. License, disqualification.
3-206. Restriction upon location.
3-207. License fee.
3-208. Suspension of license.
3-209. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
3-210. Same; appeal.
3-211. Change of location.
3-212. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
3-213. Business regulations.
3-214. Prohibited conduct on premises.
3-215. Sanitary conditions required.
3-216. Minors on premises.
Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor
3-301. State license required.
3-302. Occupational tax.
3-303. Posting of receipt.
3-304. Hours of sale.
3-305. Business regulations.
3-306. Restrictions on location.
Article 4. Private Clubs
3-401. License required.
3-402. License fee.
3-403. Business regulations.
Article 5. Drinking Establishments
3-501. License required.
3-502. License fee.
3-503. Business regulations.
Article 6. 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.
3-705. Cereal malt beverage temporary permit.
3-706. Permit fee.
3-707. City temporary permit.
3-708. Permit regulations.
CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Article 1. Building Code
4-101. Building code adopted.
4-102. Additions, insertions and changes.
Article 2. Residential Code
4-201. Residential code adopted.
4-202. Additions, insertions and changes.
Article 3. International Fuel Gas code
4-301. International Fuel Gas code adopted.
4-302. Additions, insertions, and changes.
Article 4. Plumbing Code
4-401. Plumbing code adopted.
4-402. Additions, insertions, and changes.
Article 5. Electrical Code
4-501. Electrical code adopted.
Article 6. Property Maintenance Code
4-601. Property maintenance code adopted.
4-602. Amendment.
Article 7. Mechanical Code
4-701. Mechanical code adopted.
4-702. Additions, insertions and changes.
Article 8. Dish Antenna
4-801. Scope of article.
4-802. Definition.
4-803. Requirements.
Article 9. Moving Buildings
4-901. Definitions.
4-902. Unlawful to bring into city.
4-903. Permit; issuance.
4-904. Performance bond.
4-905. Permit; compliance.
4-906. Moving within city.
Article 10. Demolition of Structures
4-1001. Definitions.
4-1002. Permit required.
4-1003. Work standards.
4-1004. Performance bond.
Article 11. Residential Designed Manufactured and Modular Homes
4-1101. Definitions.
4-1102. Residential design manufactured homes and modular homes; criteria.
4-1103. Placement of manufactured and modular homes.
Article 12. Signs
4-1201. Sign code adopted.
4-1202. Building code applies
4-1203. Penalty
Article 13. Portable Buildings
4-1301. Definitions.
4-1302. Site plan.
4-1303. Engineer Requirements.
4-1304. Final inspection.
4-1305. Used buildings.
4-1306. Fees
Article 14. Licensing of Master, Journeyman and Apprentices
4-1401. Licenses.
4-1402. Application and License Fees.
4-1403. Term of License.
4-1404. Proof of Insurance.
4-1405. Qualifications for Licenses.
4-1406. Apprentice License.
4-1407. Utility Companies; Exempt.
4-1408. Permits, Inspections, Exceptions and Limitations.
4-1409. Suspension and Revocation.
4-1410. Display of License.
Article 15. Trailers
4-1501. Trailers; where permitted.
Article 16. Mobile Homes
4-1601. Definitions.
4-1602. Mobile homes; where permitted.
4-1603. Same; restriction.
4-1604. Trailers; where permitted.
4-1605. Nonresidential structures.
4-1606. Mobile home parks; license required; penalty
4-1607. Same; application; fee.
4-1608. Plans.
4-1609. Planning commission review.
4-1610. Rights and authority conveyed.
4-1611. Revocation.
4-1612. Management.
4-1613. Piers; tie-downs.
4-1614. Skirting.
4-1615. Camper parks.
4-1616. Same; cleanliness.
4-1617. Same; fires.
4-1618. Drainage.
4-1619. Size of park site.
4-1620. Open space.
4-1621. Streets.
4-1622. Lighting.
4-1623. Parking.
4-1624. Utilities.
4-1625. Solid waste.
4-1626. Streets and drives.
4-1627. Storm shelter.
4-1628. Landscaping.
4-1629. Storage and numbering.
4-1630. Recreation area.
4-1631. Service buildings.
CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Article 1. General Regulations
5-101. Fortune tellers.
Article 2. Pawnbrokers
5-201. Definitions.
5-202. License required.
5-203. Qualifications.
5-204. Transfer of ownership.
5-205. License, posted.
5-206. Change of business location.
5-207. Records and accounts.
5-208. Suspension or revocation of license.
5-209. Loan procedures.
5-210. Reporting.
5-211. Pawn book.
5-212. Minors prohibited.
5-213. Right of entry.
5-214. Charges.
Article 3. Transient Vendors
4-301. Definitions.
4-302. License required.
4-303. Licensing procedure.
5-304. License fees.
5-305. Prohibited acts.
Article 4. Billiard and Poolhalls
5-401. License required.
5-402. Term.
Article 5. Shooting Galleries
5-501. Definitions.
5-502. License required.
5-503. Licensing procedure.
5-504. Qualifications.
5-505. Restriction upon location.
5-506. Business regulations.
5-507. Suspension or revocation of license.
5-508. License to be posted.
5-509. License fee.
Article 6. Massage Therapy
5-601. Definitions.
5-602. References to city officials.
5-603. Exceptions to applicability of ordinance.
5-604. Restriction to licensed premises.
5-605. Transfer of licenses; other licenses and fees.
5-606. Penalty.
5-607. Massage therapist license. License required.
5-608. Application for massage therapist license.
5-609. Processing and investigation of application.
5-610. Issuance or denial of application.
5-611. Educational and Training Requirements for Massage Therapist License.
5-612. Regulations and conduct requirements for massage therapists.
5-613. Suspension or revocation of massage therapist license.
5-614. Massage therapy establishment license. License required.
5-615. Application for massage therapy establishment license.
5-616. Processing and investigation of application.
5-617. Issuance or denial of application
5-618. Regulations and Conduct Requirement for Massage Therapy Establishments.
5-619. Right of entry and inspection
5-620. Suspension or revocation of massage therapy establishment license.
Article 7. Fair Housing
5-701. Policy.
5-702. Definitions.
5-703. Unlawful practice.
5-704. Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing.
5-705. Discrimination in the financing of housing.
5-706. Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services.
5-707. Exemption.
5-708. Administration.
5-709. Education and conciliation.
5-710. Enforcement.
5-711. Investigations; giving of evidence.
5-712. Enforcement by private persons.
5-713. Interference, coercion, or intimidation.
5-714. Separability of provisions.
5-715. Prevention of intimidation in fair housing cases.
CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
Article 1. Governing Body
6-101. Conduct of election.
6-102. Hours of voting.
6-103. Governing body elections; terms.
6-104. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
6-105. Candidacy.
6-106. Failure to qualify.
6-107. Vacancy in office.
CHAPTER 7. FIRE
Article 1. Fire Prevention Code
7-101. International Fire Code incorporated.
7-102. Same; amendments.
7-103. Same; amendments.
Article 2. Fire Department
7-201. Fire department established.
7-202. Meetings.
7-203. Compensation.
7-204. Fire chief; duties.
7-205. Same; discipline.
7-206. Same; authority at fires.
7-207. Records.
7-208. Fire inspections.
7-209. Assistant chief.
7-210. Fire hydrant.
7-211. False alarm.
7-212. Unlawful use; fire apparatus.
Article 3. Fireworks
7-301. Definition.
7-302. Discharge unlawful; exception.
7-303. DOT Division 1.4G Consumer Fireworks; Sale and Regulation thereof.
7-304 Seizure, Penalty and Violations
CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
Article 1. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
8-101. Purpose.
8-102. Definitions.
8-103. Public officer; duties.
8-104. Procedure; petition.
8-105. Same; notice.
8-106. Same; publication.
8-107. Same; hearing, order.
8-108. Duty of owner.
8-109. Same; failure to comply.
8-110. Same; make site safe.
8-111. Assessment of costs.
8-112. Immediate hazard.
8-113. Appeals from order.
Article 2. Health Nuisances
8-201. Nuisances; unlawful; defined.
8-202. Public officer.
8-203. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-204. Right of entry.
8-205. Notice of violation.
8-206. Same; contents.
8-207. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-208. Abatement.
8-209. Hearing.
8-210. Costs assessed.
8-211. Exception.
Article 3. Junked 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. Notice.
8-308. Same; contents.
8-309. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-310. Abatement; hearing.
8-311. Disposition of vehicle.
8-312. 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. Rodent Control
8-501. Definitions.
8-502. Building maintenance.
8-503. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
8-504. Failure to comply.
8-505. Replace rat-stoppage.
8-506. Notice to eradicate rats.
8-507. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
8-508. Inspections.
Article 6. Insurance Proceeds Lien
8-601. Scope and application.
8-602. Lien created.
8-603. Same; encumbrances.
8-604. Same; pro rata basis.
8-605. Procedure.
8-606. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
8-607. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
8-608. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
8-609. Same; disposition of funds.
8-610. Effect upon insurance policies.
8-611. Insurers; liability.
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.
8-719. Right of petition.
Article 8. Environmental Code
8-801. Title.
8-802. Legislative finding of fact.
8-803. Purpose.
8-804. Rules of construction.
8-805. Definitions.
8-806. Public officer.
8-807. Enforcement standards.
8-808. Unlawful acts.
8-809. Order of violation.
8-810. Penalty.
8-811. Abatement.
8-812. Hearing.
8-813. Appeals.
8-814. Costs assessed.
8-815. Construction.
CHAPTER 9. MUNICIPAL COURT
Article 1. General Provisions
9-101. Municipal court established.
9-102. Municipal judge; appointment.
9-103. Same; salary.
9-104. Bonding clerk.
9-105. Court costs.
9-106. Judicial continuing education fee.
9-107. Local law enforcement training reimbursement fund.
CHAPTER 10. POLICE
Article 1. General Provisions
10-101. Police department.
10-102. Police personnel; general duties.
10-103. Code of conduct incorporated.
CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
11-102. Same; deletion.
11-103. Same; amendment.
Article 2. Local Regulations
11-201. Penalties.
11-202. Curfew.
11-203. Same; parents.
11-204. Same; suspend.
11-205. Electric, barbed fence.
11-206. Same; duty of owner.
11-207. Littering prohibited.
11-208. Tobacco.
11-209. Intoxication in a public place.
CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
Article 1. Public Use Regulations
12-101. Definitions.
12-102. Rules and regulations.
12-103. Exclusive use; when.
12-104. Concessions; carnivals; fairs.
12-105. Hold city harmless.
12-106. Licenses; protection.
12-107. Disposition of funds.
12-108. Misconduct.
12-109. Temporary event permit.
Article 2. Parks
12-201. City parks; hours closed.
12-202. Public prohibited; exceptions.
12-203. Special permits.
12-204. Application for permit.
Article 3. Land bank
12-301. Establishment of city land bank
12-302. Board of trustees.
12-303. Staff.
12-304. Cash basis.
12-305. Budget.
12-306. Treatment of property acquired
12-307. Treatment of property available.
12-308. Incentives.
12-309. Outside consultation.
12-310. Operating funds.
12-311. Reporting.
12-312. Fund distribution.
12-313. Compensation of trustees.
12-314. Statutory authority.
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. Snow and ice to be removed.
13-113. Same; removal by city.
Article 2. Streets
13-201. Definitions.
13-202. Cut curbs.
13-203. Application for permit:
13-204. Issuance of permit.
13-205. Permit fees.
13-206. Reserved.
13-207. Same; barricades.
13-208. Supervision.
13-209. Construction.
13-210. Classifications of driveway approaches.
13-211. Width and location of driveway approaches.
13-212. Maintenance and removal.
13-213. Unusual conditions.
13-214. Altering drainage.
13-215. Unlawful acts.
13-216. Unfinished pavement.
13-217. Using streets.
13-218. Dangerous objects in.
13-219. Petroleum products in streets.
13-220. Discharging water on streets.
13-221. Burning in streets.
13-222. Hauling loose material.
13-223. Heavy vehicles.
13-224. Same; liable for damage.
13-225. Spikes, lugs.
Article 3. Community Forestry Program
13-301. Definitions.
13-302. Creation and establishment of a city tree board.
13-303. Term of office.
13-304. Compensation.
13-305. Duties and responsibilities.
13-306. Operation.
13-307. Street tree species to be planted.
13-308. Spacing and distances.
13-309. Distances and clearance for planting.
13-310. Public tree care.
13-311. Permit required.
13-312. Tree topping.
13-313. Clearances over streets and walkways.
13-314. Dead or diseased tree removal.
13-315. Removal of stumps.
13-316. Interference with the tree board.
13-317. Access.
13-318. Arborist license and bond.
13-319. Review by city council.
CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
14-102. Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
14-103. Same; amendments.
14-104. Ordinance traffic infractions.
14-105. Statutes incorporated.
14-106. Penalty for scheduled fines.
Article 2. Local Regulations
14-201. Stop or yield intersections.
14-202. School zones.
14-203. Through streets.
14-204. No parking; limited parking.
14-205. Traffic control devices, signs.
14-206. Handicapped parking.
14-207. Limit on continuous parking.
14-207a. Parking buses, trucks, tractors, etc., in residential districts over two hours; permit required.
14-208. Weight limitations.
14-208a. Same; bridge restriction.
14-209. Major trafficways.
14-210. Main trafficways.
14-211. Careless driving.
14-212. Stop intersections.
Article 3. Bicycles
14-301. Definition.
14-302. Taking without permission.
14-303. License required.
14-304. Inspection.
14-305. Application fee.
14-306. Term of licenses.
14-307. License sticker to be furnished; form and color.
14-308. Display of license sticker.
14-309. Replacement of license stickers.
14-310. Removing, destroying license stickers.
14-311. Records.
13-312. License not transferable.
13-313. Duty of new owner.
13-314. Observation of regulations.
14-315. Speed.
14-316. Turns; use of right-hand side of street.
14-317. Extra passengers.
14-318. Hitching on to vehicles.
14-319. Parking.
14-320. Riding on sidewalks.
14-321. Emerging from alley, driveway.
14-322. Careless riding.
14-323. Penalties for violation hereof.
Article 4. All-Terrain Vehicles
14-401. Operation of all-terrain vehicles.
14-402. Valid driver’s license required; Penalty.
14-403. Definition.
14-404. Insurance required; penalty.
14-405. Registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
14-406. Roadways laned for traffic.
14-407. Clinging to other vehicles prohibited.
14-408. Age restriction; equipment required for operation and riders.
14-409. Penalties.
14-410. County noxious weed department.
Article 5. Worksite Utility Vehicles
14-501. Operation of worksite utility vehicles.
14-502. Valid driver’s license required; penalty.
14-503. Definition.
14-504. Penalty.
14-505. Age restriction.
14-506. Insurance required; Penalty.
14-507. Registration and license; fee; application; penalty.
Article 6. Micro Utility Trucks
14-601. Operation of micro utility trucks.
14-602. Valid driver’s license required; Penalty.
14-603. Definition.
14-604. Penalty.
14-605. Insurance required; penalty.
14-606. Registration and license; Fee; Application; Penalty.
Article 7. Golf Carts
14-701. Operation of golf carts.
14-702. Valid Driver’s license required; Penalty.
14-703. Definition.
14-704. Penalty.
14-705. Operation of golf carts; display of slow-moving vehicle emblem.
14-706. Insurance required; penalty.
14-707. Registration and license; Fee; Application; Penalty.
Article 8. Snow Routes
14-801. Findings of the Governing Body.
14-802. Declaration of Traffic Emergency.
14-803. Notice of Parking Emergency; termination.
14-804. Removal of Parked Vehicles.
14-805. Emergency Snow Routes; Establishment, Signs.
14-806. Snow Disposal.
14-807. Penalty.
Article 9. Abandoned Motor Vehicles On Public Property
14-901. Definitions.
14-902. Impounding vehicles.
14-903. Storage.
14-904. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
14-905. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
14-906. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
14-907. Hearing.
14-908. Charges constitute a lien.
14-909. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
14-910. Redemption.
14-911. Sale proceeds.
14-912. Statutory procedures.
14-913. Implementation of article.
14-914. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
Article 1. Water
15-101. Utility superintendent.
15-102. Regulations.
15-103. Service not guaranteed.
15-104. Service connections.
15-105. Reserved.
15-106. Curb cocks.
15-107. Check valves.
15-108. Purpose.
15-108.1 Cross connections prohibited.
15-108.2 Protective backflow preventers required.
15-108.3 Inspection.
15-108.4 Protection from contaminants.
15-108.5 Incorporation by reference.
15-109. Meters.
15-110. Same; testing.
15-111. Tampering with meter.
15-112. Leaks.
15-113. Connection charge.
15-114. Utility deposit.
15-115. Interrupt service.
15-116. Prohibited acts.
15-117. Wasting water.
15-118. Right of access.
15-119. Water bills.
15-120. Partial service.
15-121. Delinquent accounts.
15-122. Notice; hearing.
15-123. Same; finding.
15-124. Reserved.
15-125. Reserved.
15-126. Reserved.
15-127. Petty cash fund.
15-128. Same; deposits.
15-129. Same; vouchers.
15-130. Use during fire.
15-131. Monthly rates.
15-132. Hydrant rental.
15-133. Charges may not be waived.
15-134. Liability of landlord.
Article 2. Sewers
15-201. Definitions.
15-202. Unlawful acts.
15-203. Sewer connection required.
15-204. Same; fail to connect.
15-205. Private sewer system.
15-206. Same; permit.
15-207. Same; notice; inspection.
15-208. Same; subsoil test, discharge prohibited.
15-209. Same; discontinue.
15-210. Same; operation.
15-211. Same; additional requirements.
15-212. Fill septic tank.
15-213. Sewer connection; permit required.
15-214. Same; application, fee.
15-215. Installation costs.
15-216. Separate sewer required.
15-217. Use of old sewers.
15-218. Construction standards.
15-219. Same; elevation.
15-220. Connection city sewer.
15-221. Inspection notice.
15-222. Sewer excavations.
15-223. Roof drains; surface water.
15-224. Combined sewers; storm sewers.
15-225. Prohibited discharges.
15-226. Harmful waste.
15-227. Same; pretreatment; reject.
15-228. Grease, sand traps.
15-229. Preliminary treatment, duty of owner.
15-230. Control manhole; meters.
15-231. Test.
15-232. Interpretation.
15-233. Damage sewers.
15-234. Right of entry.
15-235. Same; companies held harmless.
15-236. Penalty.
15-237. Same.
15-238. Violators liable to city.
Article 3. Sewer User Charges
15-301. Definitions.
15-302. Revenues.
15-303. Operation, maintenance and replacement fund.
15-304. Fiscal year-end balances.
15-305. User charges; property owners liable.
15-306. Same; residential.
15-307. Same; industrial and commercial.
15-308. Minimum charge; user rates.
15-309. Surcharge.
15-310. Toxic pollutants.
15-311. Applicability.
15-312. Billing.
15-313. Delinquent accounts.
15-314. Lien.
15-315. User charge review.
Article 4. Solid Waste
15-401. Definitions.
15-402. Collection.
15-403. Residential waste disposal and curbside recycling system.
15-404. Duty of owner, occupant.
15-405. Containers.
15-406. Bulk containers.
15-407. Enter private premises.
15-408. Ownership of solid waste.
15-409. Wrapping garbage.
15-410. Heavy, bulky waste.
15-411. Hazardous materials.
15-412. Prohibited practices.
15-413. Objectionable waste.
15-414. Unauthorized disposal.
15-415. Private collectors.
15-416. Same; license required.
15-417. Same; fee.
15-418. Same; number to be displayed.
15-419. Closed vehicle.
15-420. Hauling burning materials.
15-421. Administration.
15-422. Failure to secure license.
15-423. Charges.
Article 5. Water Conservation
15-501. Purpose.
15-502. Definitions.
15-503. Declaration of a water emergency.
15-504. Voluntary conservation measures.
15-505. Mandatory conservation measures.
15-506. Emergency water rates.
15-507. Regulations.
15-508. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
15-509. Emergency termination.
CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
Article 1. City Planning Commission
16-101. Appointment and composition; qualifications, compensation and terms of members; vacancies.
16-102. Meetings; officers; quorum; records.
16-103. Powers and duties generally.
16-104. Submission and approval of plans, plats and replats.
16-105. Submission of annual budget.
Article 2. Land Development Code
16-201. Land development code adopted.
16-202. Same; amended.
Article 3. Floodplain Management
16-301. Statutory authorization.
16-302. Findings of fact.
16-303. Statement of purpose.
16-304. General provisions; lands to which article applies.
16-305. Same; compliance.
16-306. Same; abrogation and greater restrictions.
16-307. Same; interpretation.
16-308. Same; warning and disclaimer of liability.
16-309. Floodplain development permit; permit required.
16-310. Same; designation of floodplain administrator.
16-311. Same; application for floodplain development permit.
16-312. Provisions for flood hazard reduction; general standards.
16-313. Specific standards.
16-314. Manufactured or mobile homes.
16-315. Areas of shallow flooding (AO and AH zones).
16-316. Floodway.
16-317. Recreational vehicles.
16-318. Establishment of appeal board.
16-319. Responsibility of appeal board.
16-320. Further appeals.
16-321. Floodplain management variance criteria.
16-322. Conditions for approving floodplain management variances.
16-323. Violations.
16-324. Amendments.
16-325. Definitions.
APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
Charter Ordinance No. 1
Charter Ordinance No. 2
Charter Ordinance No. 3
Charter Ordinance No. 4
Charter Ordinance No. 5
Charter Ordinance No. 6
Charter Ordinance No. 7
Charter Ordinance No. 8
Charter Ordinance No. 9
Charter Ordinance No. 10
Charter Ordinance No. 11
Charter Ordinance No. 12
Charter Ordinance No. 13
Charter Ordinance No. 14
Charter Ordinance No. 15
Charter Ordinance No. 16
Charter Ordinance No. 17
Charter Ordinance No. 18
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
Ord. 03-699 (Cable)
Ord. 05-725 (Electric)
Ord. 06-740 (Gas)
Ord. 09-776 (Telecom)
Ord. 09-783 (Gas)
Ord. 12-820 (Telecom)
APPENDIX C – LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE 1. TITLE; PURPOSE DEFINITIONS; DISTRICT AND GENERAL REGULATIONS
1-101 Title:
1-102 Purpose:
1-103 Jurisdiction:
1-104 Definitions:
1-105 Districts:
1-106 General Regulations Governing All Zoning Districts:
1-107 Vesting of Development Rights:
ARTICLE 2. “AG” AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
2-101 Application.
2-102 Use Regulations.
2-103 Performance Standards.
2-104 Parking Regulations.
2-105 Off-Street Loading Regulations.
2-106 Sign Regulations: None.
2-107 Height, Area and Bulk Regulations.
2-108 Supplementary Height, Area and Bulk Regulations.
2-109 Supplementary Use Regulations.
ARTICLE 3. “SR” SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
3-101 Application.
3-102 Use Regulations.
3-103 Performance Standards.
3-104 Parking Regulations.
3-105 Off-Street Loading Regulations.
3-106 Sign Regulations: None.
3-107 Height, Area and Bulk Regulations.
3-108 Supplementary Height, Area and Bulk Regulations.
3-109 Supplementary Use Regulations.
3-110 Animal Units.
ARTICLE 4. “R-1A” SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
4-101 Application.
4-102 Use Regulations.
4-103 Performance Standards.
4-104 Parking Regulations.
4-105 Off-Street Loading Regulations.
4-106 Sign Regulations.
4-107 Height, Area, And Bulk Regulations.
4-108 Supplementary Height, Area and Bulk Regulations.
4-109 Supplementary Use Regulations.
ARTICLE 5. “R-1B” SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
5-101 Application.
5-102 Use Regulations.
5-103 Performance Standards.
5-104 Parking Regulations.
5-105 Off-Street Loading Regulations.
5-106 Sign Regulations.
5-107 Height, Area, and Bulk Regulations.
5-108 Supplementary Height, Area and Bulk Regulations.
5-109 Supplementary Use Regulations.
ARTICLE 6”R-1C” SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
6-101 Application.
6-102 Use Regulations.
6-103 Performance Standards.
6-104 Parking Regulations.
6-105 Off-Street Loading Regulations.
6-106 Sign Regulations.
6-107 Height, Area, and Bulk Regulations.
6-108 Supplementary Height, Area and Bulk Regulations.
6-109 Supplementary Use Regulations.
ARTICLE 7. “R-2” TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
7-101 Application.
7-102 Use Regulations.
7-103 Performance Standards.
7-104 Parking Regulations.
7-105 Off-Street Loading Regulations.
7-106 Sign Regulations.
7-107 Height, Area, and Bulk Regulations.
7-108 Supplementary Height, Area and Bulk Regulations.
7-109 Supplementary Use Regulations.
ARTICLE 8. “R-3” MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
8-101 Application.
8-102 Use Regulations.
8-103 Performance Standards.
8-104 Parking Regulations.
8-105 Off-Street Loading Regulations.
8-106 Sign Regulations.
8-107 Height, Area, and Bulk Regulations.
8-108 Supplementary Height, Area and Bulk Regulations.
8-109 Supplementary Use Regulations.
ARTICLE 9. “R-4” APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT
9-101 Application.
9-102 Use Regulations.
9-103 Performance Standards.
9-104 Parking Regulations.
9-105 Off-Street Loading Regulations.
9-106 Sign Regulations.
9-107 Height, Area, and Bulk Regulations.
9-108 Supplementary Height, Area and Bulk Regulations.
9-109 Supplementary Use Regulations.
ARTICLE 10. “C-O” COMMERCIAL OFFICE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
10-101 Application.
10-102 Use Regulations.
10-103 Performance Standards.
10-104 Parking Regulations.
10-105 Off-Street Loading Regulations.
10-106 Sign Regulations.
10-107 Height, Area and Bulk Regulations.
10-108 Supplementary Height. Area and Bulk Regulations,
10-109 Supplementary Use Regulations.
ARTICLE 11. “C-1” NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
11-101 Application:
11-102 Use Regulations:
11-103 Performance Standards:
11-104 Parking Regulations:
11-106 Sign Regulations:
11-107 Height. Area and Bulk Regulations:
11-108 Supplementary Height, Area and Bulk Regulations:
11-109 Supplementary Use Regulations:
ARTICLE 12. “C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
12-101 Application:
12-102 Use Regulations:
12-103 Performance Standards:
12-104 Parking Regulations:
12-105 Off-Street Loading Regulations:
12-106 Sign Regulations:
12-107 Height, Area and Bulk Regulations:
12-108 Supplementary Height, Area and Bulk Regulations:
12-109 Supplementary Use Regulations:
ARTICLE 13. “C-3” HIGHWAY SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
13-101 Application:
13-102 Use Regulations:
13-103 Performance Standards:
13-104 Parking Regulations:
13-105 Off-Street Loading Regulations:
13-106 Sign Regulations:
13-107 Height, Area and Bulk Regulations:
13-108 Supplementary Height, Area and Bulk Regulations:
13-109 Supplementary Use Regulations:
ARTICLE 14. “C-4” CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REGULATIONS
14-101 Application:
14-102 Use Regulations:
14-103 Performance Standards:
14-104 Parking Regulations:
14-105 Off-Street Loading Regulations:
14-106 Sign Regulations:
14-107 Height, Area and Bulk Regulations:
14-108 Supplementary Height, Area and Bulk Regulations:
14-109 Supplementary Use Regulations:
ARTICLE 15. “I-1” LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
15-101 Application:
15-102 Use Regulations:
15-103 Performance Standards:
15-104 Parking Regulations:
15-105 Off-Street Loading Regulations:
15-106 Sign Regulations:
15-107 Height. Area and Bulk Regulations:
15-108 Supplementary Height. Area and Bulk Regulations:
15-109 Supplementary Use Regulations:
ARTICLE 16. “I-2” MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
16-101 Application:
16-102 Use Regulations:
16-103 Performance Standards:
16-104 Parking Regulations:
16-105 Off-Street Loading Regulations:
16-106 Sign Regulations:
16-107 Height, Area and Bulk Regulations:
16-108 Supplementary Height, Area and Bulk Regulations:
16-109 Supplementary Use Regulations:
ARTICLE 17. “I-3” HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
17-101 Application:
17-102 Use Regulations:
17-103 Performance Standards:
17-104 Parking Regulations:
17-105 Off-Street Loading Regulations:
17-106 Sign Regulations:
17-107 Height. Area and Bulk Regulations:
17-108 Supplementary Height. Area and Bulk Regulations:
17-109 Supplementary Use Regulations:
ARTICLE 18. “PUD” PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULATIONS
18-101 Application:
18-102 Use Regulations:
18-103 Plan Approval Guidelines:
18-104 Performance Standards:
18-105 Parking Regulations:
18-106 Off-Street Loading Regulations:
18-107 Sign Regulations:
18-108 Height, Area and Bulk Regulations:
ARTICLE 19. “FP” FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT REGULATIONS
19-101 Purpose:
19-102 Findings of Fact:
19-103 General Provisions:
19-104 Building or Land Use Permit:
19-105 Establishment of Zoning Districts:
19-106 Standards for the Floodplain Overlay Districts:
19-107 Flood way overlay District “FW”:
19-108 Floodway Fringe Overlay District “FF”:
19-109 Certification of Floodproofing:
19-110 Nonconforming Use and Restoration:
19-111 Variances and Variance Procedures:
19-112 Penalties for Violation:
19-113 Definitions:
ARTICLE 20. PLAN APPROVAL GUIDELINES
20-101 Purpose:
20-102 Application, Review. Approval Procedure:
20-103 Development Plan:
20-104 Development Plan - Phasing, Time Restrictions:
20-105 Appeals of Planning Commission Action on Development Plan:
20-106 Remedies for Noncompliance:
ARTICLE 21. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
21-101 Purpose:
21-102 Performance Standards - Districts “AG” and “SR”:
21-103 Performance Standards - Districts “R-1A”, “R-1B”, “R-1C” and “R-2”:
21-104 Performance Standards - Districts “R-3” and “R-4”:
21-105 Performance Standards - Districts “C-O and “C-1”:
21-106 Performance Standards - Districts “C-2” and “C-3”:
21-107 Performance Standards - District “C-4”:
21-108 Performance Standards - District “I-1”:
21-109 Performance Standards - Districts “1-2” and “1-3”:
21-110 Performance Standards - Conditional Uses:
21-111 Performance Standards - District “PUD” Planned Unit Development:
ARTICLE 22. PARKING REGULATIONS
22-101 Parking Requirements:
22-102 Interpretation of the Chart:
22-103 Joint Use and Off-Site Facilities:
22-104 Design Standards:
22-105 Performance Standards:
ARTICLE 23. OFF-STREET LOADING REGULATIONS
23-101 Requirements:
23-102 Interpretation of the Chart:
23-103 Mixed Use of One Building:
23-104 Design Standards:
ARTICLE 24. DISTRICT SIGN REGULATIONS
24-101 Purpose and Applicability:
24-102 Enforcement:
24-103 Maintenance, Repair, Removal, and Abandonment:
24-104 Nonconforming Signs:
24-105 Measurement Standards:
24-106 General Provisions:
24-107 Standards for Specific Sign Types:
24-108 Prohibited Signs:
24-109 Definitions:
24-201 Signs Authorized in Agricultural and Residential Districts:
24-202 Signs Authorized in Commercial Districts:
24-203 Signs Authorized in Industrial Districts:
24-204 Signs Authorized in Planned Unit Development Districts:
24-301 Off-Premise Advertising Signs:
ARTICLE 25. DISTRICT HEIGHT, AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 26. SUPPLEMENTARY HEIGHT, AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS
26-101 Application:
26-102 Modification of Height Regulations:
26-103 Modification of Area Regulations:
ARTICLE 27. SUPPLEMENTARY USE REGULATIONS; CONDITIONAL USES; ACCESSORY USES; PROHIBITED USES
27-101 Application of Conditional Uses:
27-102 Qualifications of Existing Special Use Exceptions:
27-103 Additions and Changes to Conditional Uses:
27-104 Conditional Uses Enumerated:
27-105 Continuance of a Conditional Use:
27-106 Accessory Uses:
27-107 Eligibility for Accessory Use:
27-108 Accessory Uses Allowed:
ARTICLE 28. (Reserved for Future Use)
ARTICLE 29. MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISION STANDARDS
ARTICLE 30. NONCONFORMING USES
30-101 Nonconforming Lots of Record:
30-102 Nonconforming Use of Land:
30-103 Nonconforming Use of Structures:
30-104 Discontinuance of Nonconforming Uses:
30-105 Destruction of a Nonconforming Use:
30-106 Intermittent Use:
30-107 Existence of a Nonconforming Use:
ARTICLE 31. THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
31-101 Organization and Procedure:
31-102 Powers:
31-103 Variances:
31-104 Special Exceptions:
31-105 Special Yard and Height Exceptions:
31-106 Guidelines for Conditions:
31-107 Written Application Required:
31-108 Stay of Proceedings:
31-109 Public Hearing Required:
31-110 Findings and Records of Proceedings:
31-111 Lapse of Special Exceptions or Variances:
ARTICLE 32. ADMINISTRATION
32-101 Enforcement:
32-102 Building Permit:
32-103 Application for Building Permit:
32-104 Fees:
32-105 Issuance of Building Permit:
32-106 Revocation of Building Permit:
32-107 Stop Order:
32-108 Period of Validity:
32-109 Certificate of Occupancy:
32-110 Reports:
32-111 Administrative Permit:
32-112 Vesting of Development Rights:
32-113 Administrative Exception:
ARTICLE 33. SPECIAL EVENTS
33-101 Purpose and Intent:
33-102 Special Event Defined:
33-103 Special Events Not Requiring a Permit:
33-104 Special Events Subject to an Administrative Permit:
33-105 Special Events Subject to Governing Body Approval:
33-106 Application and Fee:
ARTICLE 34. AMENDMENTS
34-101 Who May Petition or Apply:
34-102 Procedures for Consideration of Request for Amendments, Revisions or Changes:
34-103 Posting of Sign:
34-104 Traffic Studies:
34-105 Factors to be Considered:
34-106 Limitations on Reapplication for Amendments:
ARTICLE 35. INTERPRETATION, CONFLICT, REMEDIES AND PENALTY
35-10 Interpretation and Conflict:
35-102 Remedies Available:
35-103 Penalty:
ARTICLE 36. MISCELLANEOUS
36-101 Validity:
36-102 Accrued Rights and Liabilities Saved:
36-103 Severability:
36-104 Effective Date:
36-105 Repealing Clause:
APPENDIX D – SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1-101. Title and Scope:
1-102. Purpose:
1-103. Jurisdiction:
1-104. Applicability:
1-105. Exemptions:
1-106. Definitions:
ARTICLE 2. PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISIONS
2-101. General Provisions:
2-102. Pre-Platting Conference:
2-103. Preliminary Plat:
2-104, Final Plat:
2-105. Short-Form Plat:
ARTICLE 3. TRACT OR LOT SPLITS
3-101. Objective:
3-102. Authorization for Approval of Lot Splits:
3-103. Application Procedure:
3-104. Approval Guidelines:
3-105. Industrial Lot Splits:
ARTICLE 4. SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS
4-101. Applicability:
4-102. Street Standards:
4-103. Alleys:
4-104. Block Standards:
4-105. Lots:
4-106. Easements:
4-107. Drainage:
4-108. Water and Sewer Facilities:
4-109. Large Lot Subdivisions:
4-110. Public Sites and Open Spaces:
4-111. Bench Marks, Corner Monuments, and Other Markers:
4-112. Community Assets:
ARTICLE 5. REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS
5-101. Applicability:
5-102. Required Improvements:
5-103. Financing:
5-104. Relation to Plat Approval:
5-105. Relocation of Existing Facilities:
5-106. Acceptance:
5-107. Building Permits:
5-108. Off-Site Improvements:
ARTICLE 6. ADMINISTRATION
6-101. Rule Exceptions:
6-102. Appeals:
6-103. Penalty for Violations, Actions:
ARTICLE 7. MISCELLANEOUS
7-101. Validity:
7-102. Accrued Rights and Liabilities Saved:
7-103. Severability:
7-104. Effective Date:
7-105. Repealing Clause: