• CODE OF THE CITY OF EUDORA, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1059
    • 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. City records.
      • 1-109. Altering code.
      • 1-110. Scope of application.
      • 1-111. General penalty.
      • 1-112. Severability.
    • ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY
      • 1-201. Governing body.
      • 1-202. Powers of commission generally.
      • 1-203. Ordinance powers.
      • 1-204. Mayor.
      • 1-205. Vice-Mayor.
      • 1-206. Vacancies.
      • 1-207. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
      • 1-208. Citizen right to hearing.
      • 1-209. Same; hearing procedure.
      • 1-210. Meetings.
    • ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
      • 1-301. Organization.
      • 1-302. City manager.
      • 1-303. Administrative departments.
      • 1-304. Officers and employees; appointment.
      • 1-305. Classified service.
      • 1-306. Qualifications.
      • 1-307. Oath.
      • 1-308. Bonds; appointed officers.
    • ARTICLE 4. RESERVED
    • ARTICLE 5. RESERVED
    • ARTICLE 6. OPEN RECORDS
      • 1-601. Statement of purpose, review.
      • 1-602. Inspection fee.
      • 1-603. Copying fee.
      • 1-604. Payment of fees.
    • 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. Earnings and records.
    • ARTICLE 8. PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
      • 1-801. Social security.
      • 1-802. Retirement system.
      • 1-803. Employee benefits contribution fund.
    • ARTICLE 9. RESERVE FUND POLICY
      • 1-901. Reserve fund for city utilities.
    • ARTICLE 10. LOCAL SALES TAX
      • 1-1001. City sales tax; 0.5% for general purposes.
      • 1-1002. City sales tax; 0.5% for community center and swimming pool.
      • 1-1003. City sales tax; 0.75% for public services, etc.
  • CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
    • ARTICLE 1. ANIMALS AND FOWL GENERALLY
      • 2-101. Definitions.
      • 2-102. Keeping animals and fowl.
      • 2-103. Same; nuisance.
      • 2-104. Running at large.
      • 2-105. Herding, grazing.
      • 2-106. Cruelty to animals.
      • 2-107. Procedures for cruelty to animals; fines.
      • 2-108. Cruelty to animals.
      • 2-108.1. Procedures for cruelty to animals; fines.
      • 2-109. Animal traps.
      • 2-110. Vicious animals.
      • 2-111. Officers authorized to shoot dogs under certain conditions
      • 2-112. Animal owner responsibility for removal of animal excrement.
    • ARTICLE 2. DOGS
      • 2-201. Findings of the governing body.
      • 2-202. Running at large; prohibition; fines.
      • 2-203. Annual notice.
      • 2-204. Immunization.
      • 2-205. Impoundment; generally.
      • 2-206. Tags to be placed on dog.
      • 2-207. Counterfeit tags.
      • 2-208. Untagged dogs.
      • 2-209. Running at large; prohibition; fines.
      • 2-210. Noise disturbance.
      • 2-211. Pursuit onto private property.
      • 2-212. Impoundment; generally.
      • 2-213. Impoundment; redeeming impounded dogs.
      • 2-214. Breaking into dog pound.
      • 2-215. Kennels; licensing; limitation.
      • 2-216. Kennels; licensing; renewal fees.
      • 2-217. Kennels; licensing; exemption from dog licensing fees.
      • 2-218. Noise disturbance.
      • 2-219. Muzzling dogs; mayor’s proclamation.
      • 2-220. Dog bites; quarantine.
      • 2-221. Filing complaints; enforcement; penalties.
    • ARTICLE 3. DANGEROUS ANIMALS
      • 2-301. Potentially Dangerous Animal Restrictions.
      • 2-302. Vicious Animal Restrictions.
      • 2-303. Euthanasia.
      • 2-304. Dogs; threats to public safety.
      • 2-305. Douglas county enforcement of vicious dog regulations.
    • ARTICLE 4. OTHER ANIMALS
      • 2-401. Exotic animals.
  • CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 3-101. Definitions.
      • 3-102. Public consumption.
      • 3-103. Open container.
      • 3-104. Consumption while driving.
      • 3-105. Identification card.
    • ARTICLE 2. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES AND ENHANCED CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
      • 3-201. License issued by City.
      • 3-202. License required of retailers.
      • 3-203. Application.
      • 3-204. License application procedures.
      • 3-205. License granted; denied.
      • 3-206. License to be posted.
      • 3-207. License; disqualification.
      • 3-208. Restriction upon location.
      • 3-209. License fee.
      • 3-210. Revocation and suspension of licenses.
      • 3-211. Same; procedure.
      • 3-212. Same; appeals.
      • 3-213. Change of location.
      • 3-214. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
      • 3-215. Regulations governing retailers.
      • 3-216. Same; persons.
      • 3-217. Prohibited conduct on premises.
      • 3-218. Sanitary conditions required.
      • 3-219. Minors on premises.
    • ARTICLE 3. RETAIL LIQUOR
      • 3-301. Business regulations.
      • 3-302. Hours of Sale.
      • 3-303. Restriction upon location.
    • ARTICLE 4. DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS AND CLUBS
      • 3-401. Business regulations.
    • ARTICLE 5. TEMPORARY PERMITS
      • 3-501. Permit required.
      • 3-502. Permit fee.
      • 3-503. City temporary permit.
      • 3-504. Permit regulations.
  • CHAPTER IV. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
    • ARTICLE 1. ADMINISTRATION
      • 4-100. Title.
      • 4-101. Scope.
      • 4-102. Intent.
      • 4-103. Applicability.
      • 4-104. Enforcement agency; building official.
      • 4-105. Permits.
      • 4-106. Floor and roof design loads.
      • 4-107. Submittal documents.
      • 4-108. Temporary structures and uses.
      • 4-109. Fees.
      • 4-110. Inspections.
      • 4-111. Certificate of occupancy.
      • 4-112. Service utilities.
      • 4-113. Violations and stop work orders.
      • 4-114. Unsafe structures and equipment.
      • 4-115. Qualification and licensure.
    • ARTICLE 2. BUILDING CODE
      • 4-200. Adoption of the international building code.
      • 4-201. Copies.
      • 4-202. Amendments to building code.
      • 4-203. Severability.
      • 4-204. Existing rights or violations.
    • ARTICLE 3. ELECTRICAL CODE
      • 4-300. Adoption of the national electric code.
      • 4-301. Copies.
      • 4-302. Amendments to electrical code.
      • 4-302.1. Section 100 Definitions.
      • 4-303. Section 110.1 Scope.
      • 4-304. Section 210.8 Ground-Fault Circuit -Interrupter Protection for Personnel.
      • 4-305. Section 210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection.
      • 4-305.1. Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protected Means - 210.12(A)(1) through (6):
      • 4-306. Section 210.23 Permissible Loads, Multiple-Outlet Branch Circuits.
      • 4-307. Section 210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets.
      • 4-308. Section 210.62 Show Windows.
      • 4-309. Section 220.12 Lighting Load for Non-Dwelling Occupancies.
      • 4-310. Section 225.17 Masts as Supports.
      • 4-310.1. Section 230.28 Service Masts as Supports.
      • 4-311. Section 230.43 Wiring Methods for 1000 Volts, Nominal or Less.
      • 4-312. Section 230.70 General.
      • 4-313. Section 230.72 Grouping of Disconnects
      • 4-314. Section 334.12 Uses Not Permitted
      • 4-314.1. Section 334.40 Boxes and Fittings.
      • 4-315. Section 362.10 Uses Permitted.
      • 4-316. Section 547.5 Wiring Methods.
      • 4-317. Section 701.12 General Requirements.
      • 4-318. Standard installation, electrical equipment.
      • 4-319. Severability.
      • 4-320. Existing rights or violations.
    • ARTICLE 4. PLUMBING CODE
      • 4-400. Adoption of the international plumbing code.
      • 4-401. Copies.
      • 4-402. Amendments to plumbing code.
      • 4-403. Severability.
      • 4-404. Existing rights or violations.
    • ARTICLE 5. MECHANICAL CODE
      • 4-500. Adoption of international mechanical code.
      • 4-501. Copies.
      • 4-502. Amendments to the mechanical code.
      • 4-503. Severability.
      • 4-504. Existing rights or violations.
    • ARTICLE 6. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
      • 4-601. Purpose.
      • 4-602. Definitions.
      • 4-603. Enforcing officer; duties.
      • 4-604. Procedure; petition.
      • 4-605. Same; notice.
      • 4-606. Same; publication.
      • 4-607. Same; hearing, order.
      • 4-608. Duty of owner.
      • 4-609. Same; failure to comply.
      • 4-610. Same; make site safe.
      • 4-611. Assessment of costs.
      • 4-612. Immediate hazard.
      • 4-613. Appeals from order.
      • 4-614. Scope of article.
    • ARTICLE 7. MOVING BUILDINGS
      • 4-701. Permit required.
      • 4-702. Buildings conform to existing structures in area.
      • 4-703. Application for permit.
      • 4-704. Application; detailed description.
      • 4-705. Notice to owners.
      • 4-706. Duty of owners of wires, poles and other equipment.
      • 4-707. Notification; chief of police.
      • 4-708. Duties of mover.
      • 4-709. Bond; insurance.
      • 4-710. Standards for issuance of permit.
    • ARTICLE 8. NUMBERING BUILDINGS
      • 4-801. All buildings to be numbered.
    • ARTICLE 9. FUEL GAS CODE
      • 4-900. Adoption of international fuel gas code.
      • 4-901. Copies.
      • 4-902. Amendments to the fuel gas code.
      • 4-903. Severability.
      • 4-904. Existing rights or violations.
    • ARTICLE 10. EXISTING BUILDING CODE
      • 4-1000. Adoption of the international existing building code.
      • 4-1001. Copies.
      • 4-1002. Amendments to the existing building code.
      • 4-1003. Severability.
      • 4-1004. Existing rights or violations.
    • ARTICLE 11. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
      • 4-1100. Adoption of international property maintenance code.
      • 4-1101. Copies.
      • 4-1102. Amendments to the property maintenance code.
      • 4-1103. Severability.
      • 4-1104. Existing rights or violations.
    • ARTICLE 12. RESIDENTIAL CODE
      • 4-1200. Adoption of international residential code.
      • 4-1201. Copies.
      • 4-1202. Amendments to residential code.
      • 4-1203. Severability.
      • 4-1204. Existing rights or violations.
    • ARTICLE 13. ACCESSIBILITY CODE
      • 4-1301. Accessible and usable buildings and facilities code incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 14. ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
      • 4-1400. Adoption of international energy conservation code.
      • 4-1401. Copies.
      • 4-1402. Amendments to energy code.
      • 4-1403. Table R402.1.3.
      • 4-1404. Section 402.4.1.2 Testing.
      • 4-1405. Section 403.5.1.1 Circulation systems.
      • 4-1406. Section 403.5.2 Hot water pipe insulation (Prescriptive).
      • 4-1407. Section R406.4. Energy Rating Index.
      • 4-1408. Severability.
      • 4-1409. Existing rights or violations.
  • CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. RETAILERS REGISTRATION
      • 5-101. Registration required.
      • 5-102 Registration Period, Duration.
      • 5-103 Registration Not Assignable; Unlawful Use.
      • 5-104 Application; Certification of Registration.
      • 5-105 Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 2. SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, PEDDLERS
      • 5-201. Definitions.
      • 5-202. License required.
      • 5-203. Same; application required.
      • 5-204. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
      • 5-205. Duration of license.
      • 5-206. License non-transferable.
      • 5-207. License possession; display of license.
      • 5-208. Denial of license; notice.
      • 5-209. 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. MOBILE HOMES AND PARKS
      • 5-301. Public necessity.
      • 5-302. Terms defined.
      • 5-303. Licenses and temporary permits.
      • 5-304. Application for license and permits.
      • 5-305. Location.
      • 5-306. Mobile home plan.
      • 5-307. Water supply.
      • 5-308. Sewage disposal.
      • 5-309. Refuse disposal.
      • 5-310. Electricity.
      • 5-311. Fuel.
      • 5-312. Fire protection.
      • 5-313. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 4. SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
      • 5-401. Purpose and intent.
      • 5-402. Unlawful to operate without a permit.
      • 5-403. Definitions.
      • 5-404. Issuance of permit.
      • 5-405. Fees.
      • 5-406. Fee exemption.
      • 5-407. Suspension and revocation of permit.
      • 5-408. Clean up.
      • 5-409. Additional parade regulations.
      • 5-410. Rules and regulations.
      • 5-411. Penalty for violations; actions.
    • ARTICLE 5. SEXUALLY ORIENTED ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
      • 5-501. Definitions.
      • 5-502. License required for sexually oriented entertainment business.
      • 5-503. License required for managers and entertainers.
      • 5-504. License; classification and fees.
      • 5-505. SOE business license.
      • 5-506. SOE managers’ and entertainers’ license.
      • 5-507. Application processing.
      • 5-508. Examination of application; issuance of license; disapproval.
      • 5-509. SOE business license; ineligibility/disqualification.
      • 5-510. SOE manager or entertainer licenses; ineligibility/disqualification.
      • 5-511. Standards of conduct.
      • 5-512. Owner responsibility.
      • 5-513. License; posting and display.
      • 5-514. Manager on premises.
      • 5-515. Inspectors and inspections.
      • 5-516. Suspension or revocation of license.
      • 5-517. Renewal of license.
      • 5-518. Judicial review.
    • ARTICLE 6. MASSAGE THERAPY
      • 5-601. Definitions.
      • 5-602. Massage Business license; required.
      • 5-603. Massage Business license application; fee; transferability; renewal.
      • 5-604. Massage Business license issuance.
      • 5-605. Massage Business license; inspection.
      • 5-606. Massage Business license suspension.
      • 5-607. Massage Business license revocation.
      • 5-608. Massage Therapist license; required.
      • 5-609. Massage Therapist qualifications; exemption.
      • 5-610. Massage Therapist license application; fee; transferability; renewal.
      • 5-611. Massage Therapist license issuance.
      • 5-612. Massage Therapist license; inspection.
      • 5-613. Massage Therapist license suspension.
      • 5-614. Massage Therapist license revocation.
      • 5-615. Student Massage Therapist.
      • 5-616. Massage Establishment regulations.
      • 5-617. Off-Premise Massage Business regulations.
      • 5-618. In-Office Massage regulations.
      • 5-619. Massage Therapist regulations; patron register.
      • 5-620. Inspections; prior-to and during operations.
      • 5-621. Otherwise licensed businesses.
      • 5-622. Change of location; employment.
      • 5-623. Exceptions.
    • ARTICLE 7. MOBILE FOOD VENDORS
      • 5-701. Definitions.
      • 5-702. License required.
      • 5-703. Same; application required.
      • 5-704. Same; license fee.
      • 5-705. Term; copies issued and transferability.
      • 5-706. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
      • 5-707. Appeal to governing body.
      • 5-708. Regulations.
      • 5-709. Location; use of streets and sidewalks.
      • 5-710. Right to close or relocate a Mobile Food Vendor.
    • ARTICLE 8. LICENSURE OF CONTRACTORS
      • 5-801. Licensure of contractors.
  • CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. CITY ELECTIONS
      • 6-101. Conduct of election.
      • 6-102. Hours of voting.
      • 6-103. Election of governing body.
      • 6-104 Candidacy.
  • CHAPTER VII. FIRE
    • ARTICLE 1. FIRE DEPARTMENT
      • 7-101. Fire department established.
      • 7-102. Fire chief; appointment; duties.
      • 7-103. Acting fire chief.
      • 7-104. Chief to draft bystanders.
      • 7-105. Firefighter’s relief association.
    • ARTICLE 2. FIRE CODE
      • 7-201. Adoption of the 2021 international fire code.
      • 7-202. Same; amendments.
    • ARTICLE 3. LOCAL FIRE REGULATIONS
      • 7-301. Flammable liquids.
      • 7-302. Open burning regulations.
      • 7-303. Solid fuel heating systems.
      • 7-304. Pesticides and hazardous materials.
    • ARTICLE 4. FIREWORKS
      • 7-401. Fireworks; sale prohibited; exception to prohibition; penalty.
      • 7-402. Fireworks; discharge prohibited; exception to prohibition; penalty.
  • 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. Enforcement of city codes or ordinances
      • 8-109. Abatement.
      • 8-110. Hearing.
      • 8-111. Costs assessed.
    • 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. Enforcement of city codes or ordinances
      • 8-211. Abatement.
      • 8-212. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
      • 8-213. Hearing.
      • 8-214. 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. WELLS, PITS AND MINES
      • 8-401. Wells, pits and mines to be covered.
      • 8-402. Same; enforcement.
    • 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. SMOKING/VAPING IN ENCLOSED AREAS; OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
      • 8-601. Smoking/vaping in enclosed areas prohibited.
      • 8-602. Places of employment.
      • 8-603. Exceptions.
      • 8-604. Definitions.
      • 8-605. Smoking/vaping in outdoor recreational facilities prohibited.
  • CHAPTER IX. MUNICIPAL COURT
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 9-101. Municipal court established.
      • 9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
      • 9-103. Municipal judge; appointment.
      • 9-104. Same; powers and duties.
      • 9-105. Same; salary.
      • 9-106. Judge pro tem.
      • 9-107. Court costs.
      • 9-108. Fail to pay.
      • 9-109. Collection of debt.
  • CHAPTER X. POLICE
    • ARTICLE 1. POLICE DEPARTMENT
      • 10-101. Police department.
      • 10-102. Police personnel; general duties.
      • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
    • ARTICLE 2. PROPERTY IN POLICE CUSTODY
      • 10-201. Regulations.
      • 10-202. Disposition.
      • 10-203. Same; exempt property.
      • 10-204. Claiming property.
      • 10-205. Proof of ownership.
      • 10-206. Auction.
  • CHAPTER XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • ARTICLE 1. UNIFORM OFFENSE CODE
      • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL PROVISIONS
      • 11-201. Blasting.
      • 11-202. Crossings; blocking.
      • 11-203. Railroad grounds, conduct on.
      • 11-204. Discharge of firearms.
      • 11-205. Curfew; children.
      • 11-206. Same; parents and others.
      • 11-207. Same; penalty.
      • 11-208. Disturbance of the peace; statement of intent.
      • 11-209. General noise regulation; unlawful acts.
      • 11-210. Exemptions.
      • 11-211. Display of tobacco products.
      • 11-212. Window peeping.
      • 11-213. Interference with public property.
    • ARTICLE 3. OFFENSES AGAINST PEACE AND GOOD ORDER
      • 11-301. Urination/defecation in public prohibited.
      • 11-302. Indecent exposure.
      • 11-303. Missiles.
      • 11-304. Carrying concealed weapons.
      • 11-305. Carrying weapons in or near any bar.
    • ARTICLE 4. DRUGS AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
      • 11-401. Definitions.
      • 11-402. Possession of marijuana and thc.
      • 11-403. Possession of drug paraphernalia and simulated controlled substances.
      • 11-404. Penalties.
  • CHAPTER XII. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • ARTICLE 1. CEMETERIES
      • 12-101. Cemeteries in control of public works department.
      • 12-102. Superintendent; duties.
      • 12-103. City clerk; duties; sale and transfer of lots.
      • 12-104. Permits.
      • 12-105. Graves.
      • 12-106. Grades.
      • 12-107. Foundations, monuments, and markers.
      • 12-108. Interments.
      • 12-109. Disinterments.
      • 12-110. Grave decorations.
      • 12-111. Prices.
      • 12-112. Abandoned lots or spaces.
      • 12-113. Visitors and hours of access.
      • 12-114. Additional restrictions.
    • ARTICLE 2. PARKS AND RECREATION
      • 12-201. Parks and recreation department established.
      • 12-202. Transfer of property.
      • 12-203. Use of public or private property with consent of owner.
      • 12-204. Personnel.
      • 12-205. Hours of operation.
      • 12-206. Consumption of cereal malt beverages and alcoholic liquor.
      • 12-207. Glass containers prohibited.
      • 12-208. Motor vehicles.
      • 12-209. Open fire prohibited.
      • 12-210. City laws effective.
      • 12-211. Collection of debt.
    • ARTICLE 3. BUILDING PERMITS; PARK FEES
      • 12-301. Purpose.
      • 12-302. Definitions.
      • 12-303. Applicability of park fee.
      • 12-304. Imposition of park fee.
      • 12-305. Amount of park fee.
      • 12-306. Collection of park fee.
      • 12-307. Annual review.
      • 12-308. Restrictions on use of and accounting for park fee funds.
    • ARTICLE 4. PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
      • 12-401. Incorporating standard specifications and design criteria.
      • 12-402. Omitting portions of standard specifications and design criteria.
      • 12-403. Changing provisions of standard specifications and design criteria.
    • ARTICLE 5. PUBLIC DRAINAGE EASEMENTS
      • 12-501. Drainage easements; purpose and restrictions on use.
      • 12-502. Administration and enforcement.
    • ARTICLE 6. RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
      • 12-601. Right-of-Way Permit Policy.
      • 12-602. Permits.
      • 12-603. Notification.
      • 12-604. Insurance and Bonding Requirements.
      • 12-605. Scheduling and Work Safety.
      • 12-606. Right-of-Way Repair and Restoration.
      • 12-607. Proper notification—who to call.
    • ARTICLE 7. WAIVER OF PUBLIC FACILITY USE FEES FOR CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS
      • 12-701. Waiver of Facility Use Fees.
      • 12-702. Showing of Eligibility.
      • 12-703. Timing of Application.
      • 12-704. Approval of Exemption.
      • 12-705. Public Facility Fees to be Waived.
  • CHAPTER XIII. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
    • ARTICLE 1. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
      • 13-101. Supervision.
      • 13-102. Sidewalks and pedestrian ways.
      • 13-103. Grades.
      • 13-104. Conform to grade of connecting sidewalk.
      • 13-105. Sidewalk contractors to give surety bond.
    • ARTICLE 2. GENERAL REGULATIONS
      • 13-201. Vehicle load restrictions.
      • 13-202. Awnings
      • 13-203. Nuisances affecting public safety; notice to abate.
      • 13-204. Hauling manure, dirt, etc.
      • 13-205. Glass, tacks, nails in streets.
      • 13-206. Petroleum products in streets.
      • 13-207. Discharging water on streets.
      • 13-208. Barbed wire fence; iron points.
      • 13-209. Barriers and guards.
      • 13-210. Removing barricades.
      • 13-211. Unfinished pavement.
      • 13-212. Throwing in street.
      • 13-213. Sidewalks; earth washing thereon.
      • 13-214. Sidewalks, removing planks.
      • 13-215. Obstructing sidewalks.
      • 13-216. Sidewalk, obstructions on surface.
      • 13-217. Riding vehicles on sidewalk.
      • 13-218. Driveways; construction permit required.
      • 13-219. Same; slope.
      • 13-220. Same; streets designed over private property; permit.
      • 13-221. Same; curb cuts.
      • 13-222. Same; compliance.
    • ARTICLE 3. TREES, SHRUBS AND HEDGES
      • 13-301. Hedge fences; height.
      • 13-302. Mulberry trees, planting and cutting.
      • 13-303. Trees; shrubbery, penalty for destroying.
    • ARTICLE 4. STREETS
      • 13-401. Excavation permit.
      • 13-402. Application for permit.
      • 13-403. Same; bond.
      • 13-404. Same; fee.
      • 13-405. Same; barricades.
      • 13-406. Street layout and design.
      • 13-407. Street dedication, right-of-way grants.
    • ARTICLE 5. SNOW AND ICE ON SIDEWALKS
      • 13-501. Snow and ice to be removed.
      • 13-502. Same; exception; alternate remedy.
      • 13-503. Same; penalty.
      • 13-504. Removal may be made by city.
      • 13-505. Costs on tax rolls.
  • CHAPTER XIV. TRAFFIC
    • ARTICLE 1. STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
      • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
      • 14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
      • 14-201. No operator’s license to minors under sixteen.
      • 14-202. No parking; certain times.
      • 14-203. No parking anytime.
      • 14-204. Reserved.
      • 14-205. Speed limit.
      • 14-206. Reserved.
      • 14-207. Careless driving.
      • 14-208. Prohibited parking.
      • 14-209. Parked vehicles on private property.
      • 14-210. Crossing traffic to park.
      • 14-211. All way stop; established.
      • 14-212. Three way stop; established.
      • 14-213. Two way stop; established.
      • 14-214. School zone.
      • 14-215. Weight limits for the 9th Street Bridge.
      • 14-216. Vehicle license; illegal tag; display.
      • 14-217. Parking off street; improved surface required.
      • 14-218. Recreation vehicles; parking on street.
      • 14-219. Street parking generally.
      • 14-220. Prohibition of the certain operation of loud sound amplification systems.
      • 14-221. Truck routes.
    • ARTICLE 3. IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES
      • 14-301. Impoundment of vehicles.
      • 14-302. Pre-tow notice.
      • 14-303. Notice.
      • 14-304. Same; release to owner or lienholder.
      • 14-305. Same; disposition of vehicle.
      • 14-306. Work-site utility vehicle defined.
      • 14-307. Operation of a work-site utility vehicle.
    • ARTICLE 4. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
      • 14-401. Transportation of hazardous materials.
      • 14-402. Hazardous material defined.
      • 14-403. Same; exceptions.
    • ARTICLE 5. BICYCLES AND SKATEBOARDS
      • 14-501. Duty to report bicycle accidents.
      • 14-502. Riding on sidewalks.
      • 14-503. Skateboarding prohibited.
      • 14-504. Same; penalty provisions.
    • ARTICLE 6. OVERWEIGHT VEHICLES
      • 14-601. Definitions.
      • 14-602. Violation of size and weight laws.
      • 14-603. Widths and loads of vehicles.
      • 14-604. Loads on passenger vehicles extending to either side.
      • 14-605. Height and length of vehicles and load; exceptions to maximums.
      • 14-606. Projecting loads to the front and rear.
      • 14-607. Gross weight limits on wheels and axles.
      • 14-608. Gross weight limits for vehicles; exceptions; safety of certain vehicles for operation.
      • 14-609. Enforcement of vehicle weight laws; officers may weigh vehicles; portable scales; required drive to stationary scales; off-loading or load distribution required, when.
      • 14-610. Vehicle operation on national system of interstate and defense highway.
      • 14-611. Unlawful acts related to vehicle registration.
      • 14-612. City policy of compliance.
    • ARTICLE 7. FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS
      • 14-701. Federal motor carrier safety regulations incorporated.
      • 14-702. Marked copies of regulations on file.
      • 14-703. Section 369.9 amended—inspections of motor vehicles.
      • 14-704. Exceptions to the motor vehicle safety act.
      • 14-705. Prohibitions extended to intrastate commerce.
      • 14-706. Conflict of laws; exception to this article.
      • 14-707. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
    • ARTICLE 1. WATER AND SEWAGE SYSTEM
      • 15-101. Combined water and sewage system.
      • 15-102. Combined water and sewage department.
      • 15-103. Water system service; application and installation fees.
      • 15-104. No tampering with water main.
      • 15-105. Application; connection fee.
      • 15-106. Connection fee; residential.
      • 15-107. Connection fee; commercial.
      • 15-108. Reserved.
      • 15-109. Separate meter installations.
      • 15-110. Utility shall serve only one residence.
      • 15-111. Connections; by employees designated by city.
      • 15-112. Requirements of service connections.
      • 15-113. Water rates; inside city.
      • 15-114. Same; outside city.
      • 15-115. Same; surcharge.
      • 15-116. Rules governing reading of meters.
      • 15-117. Reserved.
      • 15-118. Operation; waterworks system.
      • 15-119. Reserved.
      • 15-120. Sewer system service; permit required.
      • 15-121. Same; exception.
      • 15-122. Application.
      • 15-123. Water and sewer system application and impact fees.
      • 15-124. Connection and material at expense of applicant.
      • 15-125. Inspections.
      • 15-126. Methods of connections.
      • 15-127. Cleanouts.
      • 15-128. Unlawful deposits.
      • 15-129. Traps and interceptors.
    • ARTICLE 2. MUNICIPAL LIGHT AND POWER SYSTEM
      • 15-201. Application and connection fees.
      • 15-202. Permits issued by city clerk.
      • 15-203. Connection fee; residential.
      • 15-204. Connection fee; commercial.
      • 15-205. Reserved.
      • 15-206. All electricity to be metered.
      • 15-207. City to make connections.
      • 15-208. Separate meter installations.
      • 15-209. Service to be installed by licensed operators only.
      • 15-210. Character of electrical service connections.
      • 15-211. Meters.
      • 15-212. Reading meters.
      • 15-213. Account in name of owner.
      • 15-214. City reserves right to discontinue service.
      • 15-215. Taking electricity without authority.
      • 15-216. Rates and charges.
      • 15-217. Operational charge.
      • 15-218. Highest capacity, power factor determination.
      • 15-219. Penalties.
      • 15-220. Return check charge.
    • ARTICLE 3. COLLECTION, HAULING, DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
      • 15-301. Refuse collection.
      • 15-302. Definitions.
      • 15-303. Containers.
      • 15-304. Placement of containers for collection; duty to remove empty receptacles from designated collection point.
      • 15-305. Prohibition against accumulations.
      • 15-306. Unlawful acts.
      • 15-307. Prohibited materials.
      • 15-308. Yard, shrub, grass, leaves, or tree trimmings
      • 15-309. Collection charges.
      • 15-310. Residential rates.
      • 15-311. Bulky waste pick-up.
      • 15-312. Special pick-ups.
      • 15-313. Collections; regular intervals.
      • 15-314. Recycling of waste material.
      • 15-315. Adoption of rules and regulations.
      • 15-316. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 4. SEWERS
      • 15-401. Definitions.
      • 15-402. Unlawful acts; sewer connection required.
      • 15-403. Private sewer system.
      • 15-404. Permit required.
      • 15-405. Prohibited discharge.
      • 15-406. Damage to sewage works.
      • 15-407. Right of entry.
      • 15-408. Penalties.
      • 15-409. Sewer system user charge.
      • 15-410. Definitions.
      • 15-411. Classes of users.
      • 15-412. Same; review.
    • ARTICLE 5. HEATING AND COOLING STANDARDS
      • 15-501. Definitions.
      • 15-502. Certificate of compliance.
      • 15-503. Same; heating and cooling standards.
    • ARTICLE 6. IMPROVEMENTS; CLASSIFICATION; FORMULA
      • 15-601. City supply water equipment to users.
      • 15-602. General terms.
      • 15-603. City reserves right to determine service.
      • 15-604. Water mains, sewer lines; inside, outside city limits.
      • 15-605. Financing necessary before service extended.
      • 15-606. Acceptance of sewerage; outside city.
      • 15-607. Acceptance of sewage; where.
      • 15-608. Construction; sewers, appurtenances.
      • 15-609. Construction; water mains.
      • 15-610. Compliance with plumbing and sanitary codes.
      • 15-611. Water supply.
      • 15-612. Installation of water conduits.
      • 15-613. Short main extensions.
      • 15-614. Provisions for main extension charges, refunds.
      • 15-615. Local distribution mains; water service.
      • 15-616. Divided property charged for distribution mains; when
      • 15-617. City make extensions where justified.
      • 15-618. City maintain water service at satisfactory pressures
      • 15-619. Water for fire protection.
      • 15-620. Storm sewer improvements and management plan.
      • 15-621. Sanitary sewer improvements.
    • ARTICLE 7. CROSS CONNECTIONS
      • 15-701. Definitions.
      • 15-702. Cross connection control general policy.
      • 15-703. Cross connections prohibited.
      • 15-704. Survey and investigations.
      • 15-705. Where protection is required.
      • 15-706. Backflow prevention devices.
      • 15-707. Installation
      • 15-708. Inspection and maintenance.
      • 15-709. Violation and penalties.
    • ARTICLE 8. WATER EMERGENCY
      • 15-801. Purpose.
      • 15-802. Definitions.
      • 15-803. Declaration of Water Watch.
      • 15-804. Declaration of Water Warning.
      • 15-805. Declaration of Water Emergency.
      • 15-806. Voluntary conservation measures.
      • 15-807. Mandatory conservation measures.
      • 15-808. Emergency water rates.
      • 15-809. Regulations.
      • 15-810. Violations, Disconnections and Penalties:
      • 15-811. Emergency termination.
      • 15-812. Severability.
    • ARTICLE 9. STORM WATER
      • 15-901. Storm water utility; establishment; purpose.
      • 15-902. Fees; collection; review; exemption.
      • 15-903. Creation of storm water utility fund; purpose.
      • 15-904. Storm water utility fund; balance.
      • 15-905. Effective date of storm water utility fee.
      • 15-906. Raking or sweeping leaves, paper, other debris and materials into streets, gutters or drainage ditches.
      • 15-907. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 10. NON-PAYMENT AND TERMINATION OF SERVICE
      • 15-1001. Utility billing.
      • 15-1002. Utility disconnection procedures.
      • 15-1003. Cold weather policy.
      • 15-1004. Medical extension policy.
  • CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • ARTICLE 1. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
      • 16-101. Planning commission created.
      • 16-102. Meetings; officers; chairperson; record; powers.
      • 16-103. Powers, duties of planning commission; comprehensive plan; review.
      • 16-104. Budget; submit annually.
      • 16-105. Comprehensive plan.
    • ARTICLE 2. ZONING REGULATIONS
      • 16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
      • 16-202. Official zoning map incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 3. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
      • 16-301. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 4. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
      • 16-401. Floodplain management regulations incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 5. STORM DRAINAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
      • 16-501. Purpose.
      • 16-502. Applicability.
      • 16-503. Definitions.
      • 16-504. Management practices.
      • 16-505. Maintenance.
      • 16-506. General standard of review.
      • 16-507. Stormwater management plan.
      • 16-508. Approval process.
      • 16-509. Performance standards.
      • 16-510. Improvement guarantees.
      • 16-511. Drainage permits.
      • 16-512. Violations and penalty.
      • 16-513. Disclaimer of liability.
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 3
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 3-93
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 4
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 5
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 6
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 7
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 8
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 9
    • FIRST AMENDMENT TO CHARTER ORD. NO. 9 (REPEALED)
    • 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 – FRANCHISE ORDINANCES
    • ORDINANCE NO. 781
    • ORDINANCE NO. 882
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1062
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1073
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1077
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1105
  • APPENDIX C – ZONING REGULATIONS
    • SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 16-101. Short title.
      • 16-102. Purpose.
      • 16-103. Jurisdiction.
      • 16-104. Establishment of Districts.
      • 16-105. Table of Equivalent Districts.
      • 16-106. Planning commission.
    • SECTION 2. RULES FOR INTERPRETATION; DEFINITIONS
      • 16-201. Rules for Interpretation of District Boundaries.
      • 16-202. Definitions.
      • 16-203. Application of Regulations.
    • SECTION 3. ZONING DISTRICTS REGULATIONS.
      • 16-301. RA Residential Agriculture District.
      • 16-302. RS Residential Single-Family District.
      • 16-303. RT – Residential Two-Family or Duplex District.
      • 16-304. RM – Residential Multifamily District.
      • 16-305. RE – Residential Elderly Housing District.
      • 16-306. C – Commercial District.
      • 16-307. DC – Downtown District.
      • 16-308. I – Industrial District.
      • 16-309. Flood plain overlay districts.
      • 16-310. POD – Planned Overlay District.
      • 16-311. K-10 – Kansas Highway 10 Overlay District.
    • SECTION 4. ADDITIONAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
      • 16-401. Open space.
      • 16-402. Height.
      • 16-403. Dwellings on Small Lots.
      • 16-404. Swimming Pools.
      • 16-405. Manufactured home park regulations.
      • 16-406. Accessory buildings.
      • 16-407. Antennas and Satellite Dish Antennas.
      • 16-408. Exterior Storage in Residential Districts.
      • 16-409. Site plan review.
      • 16-410. Townhouse subdivision development.
      • 16-411 Temporary Uses Permitted.
      • 16-412 Determination of Structure Setback Line.
      • 16-413. Orientation of Residential Structures in the RS District.
      • 16-414. Fences.
      • 16-415. Landscaping, Screening and Buffering Regulations.
      • 16-416. Commercial corridor design guidelines.
      • 16-417. Adult entertainment regulations.
    • SECTION 5. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING.
      • 16-501. Parking requirements.
    • SECTION 6. USES PERMITTED UPON REVIEW
      • 16-601. Uses permitted upon review.
    • SECTION 7. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
      • 16-701. Special conditions.
    • SECTION 8. NONCONFORMING LOTS, STRUCTURES, AND USES OF LAND
      • 16-801. Nonconformities.
    • SECTION 9. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
      • 16-901. Board of Zoning Appeals.
    • SECTION 10. ADMINISTRATION
      • 16-1001. Administration.
      • 16-1002. Enforcement.
      • 16-1003. Violation and Penalty.
      • 16-1004. Building permits.
      • 16-1005. Limit on Applications for Substantially the Same Zoning Amendment.
      • 16-1006. Validity.
      • 16-1007. Land Disturbance or Grading Permit.
    • SECTION 11. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
      • 16-1101. Wireless communication systems; intent; definitions.
      • 16-1102. Definitions.
      • 16-1103. Zoning districts; limitations.
      • 16-1104. Location/height guidelines.
      • 16-1105. Design guidelines.
      • 16-1106. Submittal requirements.
      • 16-1120. Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS).
      • 16-1121. Purpose.
      • 16-1122. Definitions.
      • 16-1123. Applicability. Circumstances Requiring Application of the WECS Regulations.
      • 16-1124. General provisions.
      • 16-1125. Standards and Regulations.
      • 16-1126. Size and Lot or Parcel Restrictions.
      • 16-1127. Applications for Commercial-WECS.
      • 16-1128. Applications for Micro-WECS.
      • 16-1129. Use limitations.
      • 16-1130. Removal after Disuse of a Commercial-WECS.
      • 16-1140. Solar collectors
      • 16-1141. Purpose.
      • 16-1142. Standards.
    • SECTION 12. SIGN REGULATIONS
      • 16-1201. Title.
      • 16-1202. Purpose.
      • 16-1203. Applicability and Zoning District Requirements.
      • 16-1204. Severability.
      • 16-1205. Hierarchy of Enforcement.
      • 16-1206. Historic preservation commission.
      • 16-1207. Definitions of Terms Pertaining to Signs.
      • 16-1208. Definitions of Functional and Structural Sign Types.
      • 16-1209. Exemptions.
      • 16-1210. Prohibited signs.
      • 16-1211. Amortization of Certain Signs.
      • 16-1212. Temporary event signs.
      • 16-1213. General Requirements Applicable to all Signs.
      • 16-1214. Non-conformities.
      • 16-1215. Master signage plan.
      • 16-1216. Sign permits.
    • TABLE 1: PROPERTY RESTRICTIONS
    • TABLE 2: NON-RESIDENTIAL SIGNS BY STRUCTURAL TYPE AND ZONING
    • TABLE 3: SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING DISTIRCT
  • APPENDIX D – SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
    • SECTION 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 17-101. Subdivision regulations; purpose
      • 17-102. Authority
      • 17-103. Jurisdiction
      • 17-104. Applicability
      • 17-105. Exemptions
      • 17-106. Fees
    • SECTION 2: ADMINISTRATION
      • 17-201. Administration
      • 17-202. Agenda
      • 17-203. Amendment procedure
      • 17-204. Penalty
    • SECTION 3: RULES OF INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS
      • 17-301. Definitions
      • 17-302. Interpretation and construction
    • SECTION 4: APPLICATIONS, PROCEDURES, AND CONSIDERATIONS
      • 17-401. Pre-application plans and data
      • 17-402. Plat application procedures
      • 17-403. Plat requirements and contents
      • 17-404. Plat considerations
      • 17-405. Business, commercial, industrial subdivisions
      • 17-406. Planned unit development
      • 17-407. Method of insuring completion of public improvements
      • 17-408. Escrow deposit
      • 17-409. Performance bond
      • 17-410. Sidewalks and pedestrian ways
      • 17-411. Sanitary sewers
      • 17-412. Other public improvements
      • 17-413. Electric service to subdivisions
      • 17-414. Appeals
      • 17-415. Variances
      • 17-416. Reserved
  • APPENDIX E – FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
    • 18-101. Findings of fact and purpose.
    • 18-102. Lands to which article applies
    • 18-103. Establishment of zoning districts
    • 18-104. Standards for the floodway overlay district and the floodway fringe overlay district.
    • 18-105. Floodway fringe overlay district (Including AO and AH Zones).
    • 18-106. Floodway overlay district.
    • 18-107. Administration.
    • 18-108. Flood plain development permit.
    • 18-109. Non-conforming uses and structures in the flood plain.
    • 18-110. Amendments.
    • 18-111. Definitions.
    • 18-112. Variances.
    • 18-113. Flood plain warranty, enactment.