• CODE OF THE CITY OF OAKLEY, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1127
    • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
    • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
    • COMPARATIVE TABLE – 1974 CODE TO 2014 CODE
    • 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. Powers generally.
      • 1-109. Ordinances.
      • 1-110. Same; subject and title; amendment.
      • 1-111. Same; publication.
      • 1-112. Same; ordinance book.
      • 1-113. Resolutions, motions.
      • 1-114. City records.
      • 1-115. Altering code.
      • 1-116. Scope of application.
      • 1-117. General penalty.
      • 1-118. Severability.
    • ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY
      • 1-201. Governing body.
      • 1-202. Same; powers generally.
      • 1-203. Meetings.
      • 1-204. Quorum.
      • 1-205. Powers of the mayor.
      • 1-206. President of the council.
      • 1-207. Vacancies on the governing body; how filled.
    • 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. Deputy city clerk.
      • 1-307. City treasurer.
      • 1-308. City attorney.
      • 1-309. City engineer.
      • 1-310. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-311. Conflict of interest.
    • ARTICLE 4. CITY ADMINISTRATOR
      • 1-401. Office of city administrator created.
      • 1-402. Appointment.
      • 1-403. Compensation.
      • 1-404. Duties of city administrator.
      • 1-405. Powers.
      • 1-406. Limitations.
    • 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.
      • 1-616. Destruction of old city records.
    • 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. ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY BOARD
      • 1-801. Creation of board.
      • 1-802. Membership.
      • 1-803. Appointment and term.
      • 1-804. Compensation.
      • 1-805. Meetings.
      • 1-806. Officers.
      • 1-807. Quorum.
      • 1-808. Purpose.
    • ARTICLE 9. REVENUE, FINANCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
      • 1-901. Capital improvements fund.
      • 1-902. Main trafficways designated.
      • 1-903. Neighborhood revitalization plans; Logan and Thomas counties.
      • 1-904. One-half cent sales tax.
      • 1-905. Tax rate limit for library purposes.
      • 1-906. Third party debt collection.
    • ARTICLE 10. TOURISM AND CONVENTION BOARD
      • 1-1001. Tourism and convention promotion; defined.
      • 1-1001. Tourism and convention board established.
      • 1-1002. Same; duties.
  • CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
    • ARTICLE 1. ANIMALS GENERALLY
      • 2-101. Domestic animals.
      • 2-102. Miniature pigs.
      • 2-103. Special events.
      • 2-104. Penalties.
      • 2-105. Diseased animals; prohibited.
      • 2-106. Diseased animals; penalty for violation.
    • ARTICLE 2. DOMESTIC ANIMALS
      • 2-201. Definitions.
      • 2-202. Licensing.
      • 2-203. Commercial animal permits.
      • 2-204. License and permit revocation, issuance restrictions.
      • 2-205. Restraint.
      • 2-206. Impoundment and violation notice.
      • 2-207. Animal care.
      • 2-208. Keeping of domestic fowl.
      • 2-209. Keeping of wild animals.
      • 2-210. Performing animal exhibitions.
      • 2-211. Animal waste.
      • 2-212. Loud or noisy dogs.
      • 2-213. Enforcement.
      • 2-214. Violation; penalty.
    • ARTICLE 3. DANGEROUS ANIMALS
      • 2-301. Dangerous or vicious animals; prohibited.
      • 2-302. Definitions.
      • 2-303. Complaint.
      • 2-304. Vicious dogs to be muzzled.
      • 2-305. Immediate destruction.
      • 2-306. Release of.
      • 2-307. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 3-101. Definitions.
      • 3-102. Restriction on location.
      • 3-103. Minors on premises.
      • 3-104. Public sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverages.
      • 3-105. Reserved.
      • 3-106. Open container.
      • 3-107. Consumption while driving.
      • 3-108. Identification card.
      • 3-109. Underage purchaser.
      • 3-110. Possession and consumption by minors; exceptions.
    • ARTICLE 2. 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. License issued by city.
      • 3-218. 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. TEMPORARY PERMITS – ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
      • 3-601. Permit required.
      • 3-602. Permit fee.
      • 3-603. City temporary permit.
      • 3-604. Permit regulations.
    • ARTICLE 7. TEMPORARY PERMITS – CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
      • 3-701. Permit required.
      • 3-702. Same; application and issuance.
  • CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • ARTICLE 1. BUILDING CODE
      • 4-101. Uniform building code incorporated.
      • 4-102. Permit charges established.
      • 4-103. Permit for miscellaneous construction.
    • ARTICLE 2. ELECTRICAL CODE
      • 4-201. Standards of installation.
      • 4-202. Code adopted.
      • 4-203. Permit required.
      • 4-204. Electrician's license; insurance.
      • 4-205. License fees.
      • 4-206. New wiring and connections; regulations.
      • 4-207. Conduit installation required.
      • 4-208. Electrical inspector; appointment.
      • 4-209. Electrical inspector; duties.
      • 4-210. Inspections.
      • 4-211. Approval and condemnation of wiring.
      • 4-212. Appeals.
      • 4-213. Certificate of inspection.
      • 4-214. City liability.
      • 4-215. Permit charges established.
    • ARTICLE 3. PLUMBING CODE
      • 4-301. Plumbing defined.
      • 4-302. Inspection.
      • 4-303. Plumber's and gas fitter's licenses; insurance.
      • 4-304. Building sewer permits; connections.
      • 4-305. Building sewers; separate connections.
      • 4-306. House plumbing permits.
      • 4-307. Permits not required when.
      • 4-308. Code adopted.
      • 4-309. Connections to public sewer.
      • 4-310. Garbage.
      • 4-311. Tests; inspection.
      • 4-312. Permit charges established.
    • ARTICLE 4. MOVING BUILDINGS
      • 4-401. Building official; authority.
      • 4-402. Permit required.
      • 4-403. Same; application for permit.
      • 4-404. Same; 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. CONSTRUCTION WITHIN FIRE LIMITS
      • 4-501. Fire districts established.
      • 4-502. Definitions.
      • 4-503. Construction compliance required; alteration defined.
      • 4-504. Construction specifications.
      • 4-505. Alterations.
      • 4-506. Moving buildings.
      • 4-507. Repair of buildings.
      • 4-508. Cooking stoves.
      • 4-509. Violation; correction or removal.
    • ARTICLE 6. SIGN CODE
      • 4-601. Sign code adopted.
    • ARTICLE 7. HEAT EFFECIENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW BUILDINGS
      • 4-701. Effective date.
      • 4-702. Certification prerequisite to service connection.
      • 4-703. Documentation of design compliance required.
      • 4-704. Residential; window and door thermal treatment standards.
      • 4-705. Commercial; heat transmission standards.
      • 4-706. Compliance required prior to connection.
      • 4-707. Violation; penalty.
      • 4-708. Additional remedies.
    • ARTICLE 8. DRILLING DOMESTIC WATER WELLS
      • 4-801. Requirements for drilling domestic water wells.
      • 4-802. Inspection required.
      • 4-803. Right of entry.
      • 4-804. Permit required and permit fee.
  • CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. PAWNBROKERS AND PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS
      • 5-101. Adoption of statute.
      • 5-102. License.
      • 5-103. Reports.
      • 5-104. Penalty.
      • 5-105. Prosecution of violation.
    • ARTICLE 2. SOLICITORS
      • 5-201. Definitions.
      • 5-202. License required.
      • 5-203. License; exemptions.
      • 5-204. License; application.
      • 5-205. License; application; additional information.
      • 5-206. License; application; fee.
      • 5-207. License; application; investigation; issuance or denial.
      • 5-208. License; fees.
      • 5-209. Damages.
      • 5-210. Licenses and identification badges.
      • 5-211. Regulations.
      • 5-212. Suspension or revocation of license.
      • 5-213. Appeals.
      • 5-214. Renewals.
      • 5-215. Violation; penalty.
    • 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.
    • ARTICLE 4. TRAILER CAMPS
      • 5-401. Definitions.
      • 5-402. Sewer connections.
      • 5-403. Trailer camp permit; application.
      • 5-404. Trailer camp permit; fees.
      • 5-405. Proximity of trailers; plumbing and wiring inspection.
      • 5-406. Service charges billing; failure to pay.
    • ARTICLE 5. TRANSIENT COMMERCIAL AIRPORT USERS
      • 5-501. Definitions.
      • 5-502. License fee levied.
      • 5-503. Expiration of license.
      • 5-504. Failure to secure license.
    • ARTILCE 6. OIL AND GAS WELLS
      • 5-601. License; permit; fee.
      • 5-602. Evidence to be presented by licensee.
      • 5-603. Bond required.
      • 5-604. Insurance of operator.
      • 5-605. Drilling oil, gas wells; duty, governing body.
      • 5-606. Mapping; locations.
      • 5-607. Fencing of drilling rig; protection from blowing oil.
      • 5-608. Pumping units; retaining wall or curb.
      • 5-609. Pumping units; fence.
      • 5-610. Pumping units; power.
      • 5-611. Pumping units; maintenance.
      • 5-612. Disposal of salt water.
      • 5-613. Pipelines in streets.
      • 5-614. State regulations.
      • 5-615. Utility lines.
      • 5-616. Governing body may make additional requirement.
  • CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. GOVERNING BODY
      • 6-101. Election of governing body.
      • 6-102. Hours of voting.
      • 6-103. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
      • 6-104. 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. National fire code incorporated.
      • 7-202. Violation; penalty.
    • ARTICLE 3. FIREWORKS
      • 7-301. Definitions.
      • 7-302. Keeping fireworks unlawful.
      • 7-303. Sale restricted.
      • 7-304. License; required.
      • 7-305. License; requirements.
      • 7-306. License; fee.
      • 7-307. Business regulations.
      • 7-308. Discharge of fireworks.
      • 7-309. Violation; penalty.
    • ARTICLE 4. EXPLOSIVES AND INFLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
      • 7-401. Explosives storage.
      • 7-402. Storage of kerosene or coal oil.
      • 7-403. Storage of petroleum products.
      • 7-404. Open storage prohibited.
      • 7-405. Underground storage.
      • 7-406. Bulk oil stations.
      • 7-407. Handling of inflammables.
      • 7-408. Penalty for violation of sections 7-401 through 7-407.
      • 7-409. Liquefied petroleum gases; defined.
      • 7-410. Liquefied petroleum gases; aboveground storage containers; location.
      • 7-411. Liquefied petroleum gases; underground storage containers; location.
      • 7-412. Liquefied petroleum gases; storage tanks kept free from weeds.
      • 7-413. Liquefied petroleum gases; portable containers-filling unlawful when.
      • 7-414. Liquefied petroleum gases; state fire marshal regulations.
      • 7-415. Liquefied petroleum gases; penalty for violation.
  • 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. Same; 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.
      • 8-111. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
    • ARTICLE 2. JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
      • 8-201. Findings of governing body.
      • 8-202. Definitions.
      • 8-203. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
      • 8-204. Public officer.
      • 8-205. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-206. Same; right of entry.
      • 8-207. Order of violation.
      • 8-208. Same; contents.
      • 8-209. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-210. Abatement.
      • 8-211. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
      • 8-212. Hearing.
      • 8-213. Costs assessed.
    • ARTICLE 3. WEEDS
      • 8-301. Weeds to be removed.
      • 8-302. Definitions.
      • 8-303. Public officer; notice to remove.
      • 8-304. Abatement; assessment of costs.
      • 8-305. Right of entry.
      • 8-306. Unlawful interference.
      • 8-307. Noxious weeds.
    • ARTICLE 4. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
      • 8-401. Purpose.
      • 8-402. Definitions.
      • 8-403. Enforcing officer; duties.
      • 8-404. Procedure; petition.
      • 8-405. Same; notice.
      • 8-406. Same; publication.
      • 8-407. Same; hearing, order.
      • 8-408. Duty of owner.
      • 8-409. Same; failure to comply.
      • 8-410. Same; make site safe.
      • 8-411. Assessment of costs.
      • 8-412. Immediate hazard.
      • 8-413. Appeals from order.
      • 8-414. Scope of article.
    • ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE PROCEEDS FUND
      • 8-501. Scope and application.
      • 8-502. Lien created.
      • 8-503. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-504. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-505. Procedure.
      • 8-506. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-507. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-508. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-509. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-510. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-511. Insurers; liability.
    • ARTICLE 6. BURIAL OF HUMAN REMAINS
      • 8-601. Where burial allowed.
      • 8-602. Violation; removal and reburial.
    • ARTICLE 7. STORAGE AND SHIPPING CONTAINERS
      • 8-701. Definition.
      • 8-702. Temporary storage unit/shipping containers.
      • 8-703. Permanent storage units/shipping containers.
    • ARTICLE 8. MINIMUM HOUSING CODE
      • 8-801. General.
      • 8-802. Declaration of policy.
      • 8-803. Definitions.
      • 8-804. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
      • 8-805. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
      • 8-806. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
      • 8-807. Designation of unfit dwellings.
      • 8-808. Designation of blighted premises: residential and non-residential.
      • 8-809. Designation of blighted buildings and premises; non-residential.
      • 8-810. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
      • 8-811. Notice of violations; procedures.
      • 8-812. Public officer; authority.
      • 8-813. Governing body; authority.
      • 8-814. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
      • 8-815. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
      • 8-816. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
      • 8-817. Governing body; appeals.
      • 8-818. Immediate hazard.
      • 8-819. Right of petition.
  • 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; powers and duties.
      • 9-106. Same; salary.
      • 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.
  • CHAPTER X. POLICE
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 10-101. Police department.
      • 10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
      • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
    • ARTICLE 2. PROPERTY IN POLICE CUSTODY
      • 10-201. Regulations.
      • 10-202. Disposition.
      • 10-203. Same; exempt property.
      • 10-204. Claiming property.
      • 10-205. Proof of ownership.
      • 10-206. Auction.
    • ARTICLE 3. FALSE FIRE ALARMS AND SECURITY ALARMS
      • 10-301. Registration of alarms with police department.
      • 10-302. Recurring false alarms.
    • ARTICLE 4. PUBLIC SAFETY ASSISTANCE
      • 10-401. Establishment of public safety assistance policy.
      • 10-402. Same; liability.
  • CHAPTER XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • ARTICLE 1. UNIFORM OFFENSE CODE
      • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
      • 11-102. Same; amendment.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL PROVISIONS
      • 11-201. Peeping tom.
      • 11-202. Urination/defecation in public prohibited.
  • 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. Sanitation.
      • 12-109. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
      • 12-110. Preservation of natural state.
      • 12-111. General regulations.
    • ARTICLE 2. OAKLEY CITY CEMETERY
      • 12-201. Name.
      • 12-202. Management.
      • 12-203. Secretary.
      • 12-204. Caretaker.
      • 12-205. Sale of lots.
      • 12-206. Grave openings.
      • 12-207. Cost of lots.
      • 12-208. Plantings and adornment.
      • 12-209. Monument permits, construction and regulations.
      • 12-210. Interment rules.
      • 12-211. Disinterment.
      • 12-212. Reopening graves.
      • 12-213. Removal of vaults, tombs.
      • 12-214. Care of grounds, signs.
      • 12-215. Public offenses.
      • 12-216. Cemetery trust fund.
      • 12-217. Requirements prior to marking any burial plot.
      • 12-218. Violation; penalty.
    • ARTICLE 3. OAKLEY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
      • 12-301. Discharging or dumping of chemicals.
      • 12-302. Restrictions on airport trafficways.
      • 12-303. Aviation fuel sales.
    • ARTICLE 4. TREES
      • 12-401. Definitions.
      • 12-402. Permit to plant trees.
      • 12-403. Care of trees; height above streets.
      • 12-404. Pruning and corner clearance.
      • 12-405. Spacing.
      • 12-406. Distance from curb and sidewalk.
      • 12-407. Utilities.
      • 12-408. Dead or diseased tree removal on private property.
      • 12-409. Condemnation; failure to comply with notice.
      • 12-410. Public tree care.
      • 12-411. Tree topping.
      • 12-412. Removal of stumps.
      • 12-413. Interference with city.
      • 12-414. Arborists license and bond.
      • 12-415. Review by City Council.
      • 12-416. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 5. MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
      • 12-501. Definitions.
      • 12-502. Authorization from city required.
      • 12-503. Health, safety, and welfare regulations.
      • 12-504. Specific portions of right-of-way restricted.
      • 12-505. Compliance with, manual of uniform traffic control devices.
      • 12-506. Additional requirements.
      • 12-507. Emergencies.
      • 12-508. Repair.
      • 12-509. Relocation.
      • 12-510. Fees.
      • 12-511. Indemnity.
      • 12-512. Claim notification.
      • 12-513. Penalty provision.
  • CHAPTER XIII. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
    • ARTICLE 1. SIDEWALKS
      • 13-101. Definition.
      • 13-102. Permit Required.
      • 13-103. Sidewalk Grade.
      • 13-104. Same; specifications.
      • 13-105. Same; petition.
      • 13-106. Same, condemnation, reconstruction.
      • 13-107. Notice, publication.
      • 13-108. Right of abutting owner.
      • 13-109. Repairs by owner or city.
      • 13-110. Removal by owner.
      • 13-111. Performance, statutory bond.
      • 13-112. Obstructing sidewalks.
      • 13-113. 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 on public grounds.
      • 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.
    • ARTICLE 3. EXTENSION OF STREETS AND UTILITIES
      • 13-301. Development of new subdivision; procedure-costs.
      • 13-302. Financing improvements.
      • 13-303. Noncontiguous developments.
      • 13-304. Building permits.
    • 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.
    • ARTICLE 5. STREET NUMBERING
      • 13-501. Building numbering; method.
      • 13-502. Placement of numbers.
      • 13-503. City clerk to decide numbering.
      • 13-504. Newly erected buildings; numbering within thirty days.
      • 13-505. Roemer subdivision; numbering method.
      • 13-506. Roemer subdivision; placement of numbers.
      • 13-507. Roemer subdivision; city clerk to control numbering.
      • 13-508. Roemer subdivision; numbering within thirty days.
  • CHAPTER XIV. TRAFFIC
    • ARTICLE 1. STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
      • 14-101. Incorporating standard traffic ordinance.
      • 14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
      • 14-104. Amendments.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
      • 14-201. Parking restrictions based on size, weight and type of vehicles.
      • 14-202. Operation of motorized cycles on sidewalks.
      • 14-203. Sound amplification systems in motor vehicles.
    • 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. SCHOOL SAFETY ZONES
      • 14-401. School safety zones; established.
      • 14-402. Same; speed limit.
      • 14-403. Interfering with signs or signals.
    • ARTICLE 5. EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTES
      • 14-501. Finding of governing body.
      • 14-502. Declaration of traffic emergency.
      • 14-503. Removal of vehicles.
      • 14-504. Emergency snow routes.
    • ARTICLE 6. WORK-SITE UTILITY VEHICLES
      • 14-601. Operation of work-site utility vehicles.
      • 14-602. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
      • 14-603. Same; definition.
      • 14-604. Same; penalty.
      • 14-605. Same; display of slow-moving vehicle emblem.
      • 14-606. Same; insurance required; penalty.
      • 14-607. Same; registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
    • ARTICLE 7. RAILROAD CROSSINGS
      • 14-701. Warning signals required.
      • 14-702. Inoperative signals; penalty.
  • CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
    • ARTICLE 1. WATER MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
      • 15-101. Customer accounts; billing; sales tax.
      • 15-102. Unlawful acts.
      • 15-103. Water meters.
      • 15-104. Check valve installation required.
      • 15-105. Service installations; controlled by city; unlawful acts.
      • 15-106. Water turn on or off; approval required.
      • 15-107. Fire hydrants; use unlawful.
      • 15-108. Fire hydrants; ejecting water from unlawful.
      • 15-109. Power equipment use restrictions.
      • 15-110. Water cut off; rights reserved by city.
      • 15-111. Meter reading; discontinuance of service.
      • 15-112. Penalty for violation of this article.
    • ARTICLE 2. WATER SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
      • 15-201. Service connection fee.
      • 15-202. Service connection fee not refundable.
      • 15-203. Fee for temporary water reconnection.
      • 15-204. Fees for temporary water hookups.
    • ARTICLE 3. WATER SERVICE INSTALLATIONS
      • 15-301. Water service installations.
      • 15-302. Fees.
      • 15-303. Service connection capacity.
    • ARTICLE 4. SEWER CONNECTIONS AND REGULATIONS
      • 15-401. Definitions.
      • 15-402. Sewer facilities required.
      • 15-403. Definitions.
      • 15-404. Sewer connections and permits.
      • 15-405. Prohibited discharges.
      • 15-406. Tampering with sewers.
      • 15-407. Right of entry and inspection.
      • 15-408. Penalties.
    • ARTICLE 5. SEWER RATES
      • 15-501. Sewer use fee.
      • 15-502. Definitions.
      • 15-503. Sewerage rates established.
      • 15-504. Bills.
    • ARTICLE 6. DELINQUENT UTILITY SERVICE BILLINGS
      • 15-601. Definitions.
      • 15-602. Landlord liability.
      • 15-603. Discontinuance of utility services.
      • 15-604. Utility billing date; delinquency date.
      • 15-605. Late payment charges and reconnection fees.
      • 15-606. Refusal of service.
    • ARTICLE 7. WATER SERVICE CHARGES
      • 15-701. Minimum charge.
      • 15-702. Water rates.
      • 15-703. Special rates.
      • 15-704. Bills.
      • 15-705. Rights reserved.
    • ARTICLE 8. WATER SERVICE CROSS-CONNECTIONS
      • 15-801. Purpose.
      • 15-802. Cross-connections prohibited.
      • 15-803. Protective backflow preventers required.
      • 15-804. Inspection.
      • 15-805. Protection from contaminants.
      • 15-806. Incorporation by reference.
    • ARTICLE 9. LEVELIZED UTILITY PAYMENT PROGRAM
      • 15-901. Levelized payment option.
      • 15-902. Credit history.
      • 15-903. Later payments.
      • 15-904. Rental property account.
      • 15-905. Adjustments.
      • 15-906. Credit balance.
      • 15-907. Beginning date.
    • ARTICLE 10. WATER CONSERVATION
      • 15-1001. Purpose.
      • 15-1002. Definitions.
      • 15-1003. Water conservation program.
      • 15-1004. Voluntary conservation measures.
      • 15-1005. Mandatory conservation measures (water warning).
      • 15-1006. Mandatory conservation measures (water supply emergency).
      • 15-1007. Emergency water rates.
      • 15-1008. Regulations.
      • 15-1009. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
      • 15-1010. Emergency termination.
      • 15-1011. Permit for new lawn.
      • 15-1012. Permit for outdoor water usage.
    • ARTICLE 11. SOLID WASTE
      • 15-1101. Disposal system established.
      • 15-1102. Effective date; accumulation unlawful.
      • 15-1103. Definitions.
      • 15-1104. Responsibility of owner/occupant to dispose of refuse.
      • 15-1105. Sanitation officer to adopt rules and regulations.
      • 15-1106. Collection; contract with city required; exceptions.
      • 15-1107. Collection periods.
      • 15-1108. Service charges.
      • 15-1109. Parties having no refuse not required to pay service charge.
      • 15-1110. Collection charges.
      • 15-1111. Patrons outside city limits.
      • 15-1112. Access to premises.
      • 15-1113. Burning refuse prohibited.
      • 15-1114. Landfill; unlawful acts.
      • 15-1115. Violation; penalty.
      • 15-1116. Right to decline items for collection or disposal.
      • 15-1117. Recycling facility approved items.
  • CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • ARTICLE 1. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
      • 16-101. Commission re-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.
    • ARTICLE 2. ZONING REGULATIONS
      • 16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
      • 16-202. Floodplain management zoning regulations incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 3. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
      • 16-301. Regulations incorporated.
  • APPENDIX A - CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 3
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 4
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 5
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 6
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 7
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 8
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 9
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 10
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 11
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 12
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 13
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 14
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 15 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 16
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 17
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 18 (SUPERCEDED BY NOS. 22 & 23)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 19 (SUPERCEDED BY NO. 21)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 20
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 21
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 22 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 23 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 24
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 25
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 26
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 27
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 28
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 29
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1054 (TELECOM)
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1101 (CABLE)
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1102 (TELECOM)
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1178 (ELECTRIC)