• CODE OF THE CITY OF OBERLIN, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 957
    • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
    • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
    • PRIOR CODE REFERENCES
    • 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. Ordinances.
      • 1-109. Same; subject and title; amendment.
      • 1-110. Same; publication.
      • 1-111. Same; ordinance book.
      • 1-112. Resolutions, motions.
      • 1-113. City records.
      • 1-114. Altering code.
      • 1-115. Scope of application.
      • 1-116. General penalty.
      • 1-117. Severability.
    • Article 2. Governing Body
      • 1-201. Governing body.
      • 1-202. Same; powers generally.
      • 1-203. Same; meetings.
      • 1-204. Same; quorum.
      • 1-205. Powers of the mayor.
      • 1-206. President of the council.
      • 1-207. Administrative powers.
      • 1-208. Vacancies in governing body; how filled.
      • 1-209. Compensation.
      • 1-210. Expenses.
      • 1-211. Code of procedure for Kansas cities incorporated.
      • 1-212. Code of ethics.
      • 1-213. Council committees; appointment.
    • Article 3. Officers and Employees; Organizations
      • 1-301. Personnel policies; residency.
      • 1-302. Organizational structure.
      • 1-303. City manager.
      • 1-304. City superintendent; powers and duties.
      • 1-305. City attorney; powers and duties.
      • 1-306. City clerk.
      • 1-307. City treasurer.
      • 1-308. City prosecutor; office; duties.
      • 1-309. City engineer.
      • 1-310. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-311. Conflict of interest.
      • 1-312. Orders and reports.
    • Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
      • 1-401. Personnel policies and guidelines.
    • Article 5. Oaths and Bonds
      • 1-501. Oath; affirmation.
      • 1-502. Oaths filed.
      • 1-503. Bonds required.
      • 1-504. Same; premiums.
      • 1-505. Condition of bonds.
      • 1-506. Approval of bonds.
    • Article 6. Open Records
      • 1-601. Policy.
      • 1-602. Record custodians.
      • 1-603. Local freedom of information officers.
      • 1-604. Public request for access.
      • 1-605. Facilities for public inspection.
      • 1-606. Procedures for inspection.
      • 1-607. Appointment of official custodians.
      • 1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
      • 1-609. Designation of additional record custodians.
      • 1-610. Requests to be directed to custodians.
      • 1-611. Fee administration.
      • 1-612. Inspection fee.
      • 1-613. Copying fee.
      • 1-614. Prepayment of fees.
      • 1-615. Payment.
    • Article 7. Investment of Public Funds
      • 1-701. Purpose and goals.
      • 1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
      • 1-703. Definitions.
      • 1-704. Investment of idle funds.
      • 1-705. Procedures and restrictions.
      • 1-706. Custody and safekeeping.
      • 1-707. Sale or transfer.
      • 1-708. Interest on time deposits.
    • Article 8. Funds and Finance
      • 1-801. Capital improvements fund.
      • 1-802. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
      • 1-803. Risk management reserve fund.
      • 1-804. Set-off procedure.
    • Article 9. Boards and Commissions
      • 1-901. Humanities commission.
      • 1-902. Public building commission.
      • 1-903. Airport zoning commission.
      • 1-904. The Gateway Board.
      • 1-905. Terms of various boards and commissions.
  • 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. Reserved.
      • 2-108. Reserved.
      • 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.
    • Article 3. Other Animals
      • 2-301. Exotic animals.
      • 2-302. Pigeons.
  • CHAPTER 3. BEVERAGES
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 3-101. Definitions.
      • 3-102. Public sale; consumption.
    • Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
      • 3-201. License issued by city.
      • 3-202. License required of retailer.
      • 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. Suspension of license.
      • 3-211. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
      • 3-212. Same; appeal.
      • 3-213. Change of location.
      • 3-214. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
      • 3-215. Business regulations.
      • 3-216. Prohibited conduct on premises.
      • 3-217. Sanitary conditions required.
    • 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.
      • 3-307. Incapacitated persons.
    • Article 4. Private Clubs
      • 3-401. License required.
      • 3-402. License fee.
      • 3-403. Business regulations.
      • 3-404. Restrictions on location.
      • 3-405. Minors on premises.
      • 3-406. Penalty.
    • Article 5. Drinking Establishments
      • 3-501. License required.
      • 3-502. License fee.
      • 3-503. Restriction on location.
      • 3-504. Business regulations.
      • 3-505. Penalty.
    • Article 6. Caterers
      • 3-601. License required.
      • 3-602. License fee.
      • 3-603. Business regulations.
      • 3-604. Notice to chief of police.
    • Article 7. Temporary Permits
      • 3-701. Permit required.
      • 3-702. Permit fee.
      • 3-703. City temporary permit.
      • 3-704. Permit regulations.
    • Article 8. Special Event CMB Permits
      • 3-801. Special event CMB permits; permit required.
      • 3-802. Same; permit fee.
      • 3-803. Same; city special event permit.
      • 3-804. Same; permit regulations.
    • Article 9. Keg Regulations
      • 3-901. Definitions.
      • 3-902. Retailer duties.
      • 3-903. Purchaser requirements.
      • 3-904. Identification requirements.
      • 3-905. Deposit refund.
      • 3-906. Violations.
  • CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • Article 1. Fire Limits
      • 4-101. Fire limits defined.
    • Article 2. Building Code
      • 4-201. International building code incorporated.
      • 4-202. Definitions.
      • 4-203. Building inspector.
      • 4-204. Permits, duties of building inspector.
      • 4-205. Appeals.
      • 4-206. Liability.
      • 4-207. Right of entry.
    • Article 3. Electrical Code
      • 4-301. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
      • 4-302. Electrical inspector’s office created; inspections.
      • 4-303. Permits, bonding.
      • 4-304. Permit to individual.
      • 4-305. Appeals.
      • 4-306. Certificate of approval.
      • 4-307. Notice to electrical inspector.
      • 4-308. Unlawful connections.
      • 4-309. Existence of unmeasured electricity.
      • 4-310. Penalty.
    • Article 4. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code
      • 4-401. Uniform plumbing code incorporated.
      • 4-402. Definitions.
      • 4-403. Permits, fee.
      • 4-404. Appeals.
      • 4-405. Permits not required.
      • 4-406. Bonding necessary; when.
      • 4-407. Permit to individual.
      • 4-408. Right of entry.
      • 4-409. Penalty.
    • Article 5. Dangerous Structures
      • 4-501. Definitions.
      • 4-502. Dangerous structure; removal authorized.
      • 4-503. Statement; resolution.
      • 4-504. Findings of governing body.
      • 4-505. Premises left in safe condition.
      • 4-506. Owner fails to remedy hazard; city to proceed.
      • 4-507. Structure removed; county assessor notified.
      • 4-508. No-fund warrants.
      • 4-509. Immediate hazard; action.
    • Article 6. Numbering Buildings
      • 4-601. Lots numbered.
      • 4-602. Baselines.
      • 4-603. Business district.
      • 4-604. Residence district.
      • 4-605. Designation of streets.
      • 4-606. Plan of numbering.
      • 4-607. Plan of numbering.
      • 4-608. Clerk controls.
      • 4-609. Numbers required.
      • 4-610. Style of number.
      • 4-611. Penalty.
    • Article 7. Moving Buildings
      • 4-701. Building official; authority.
      • 4-702. Permit required.
      • 4-703. Same; application for permit.
      • 4-704. Same; bond, insurance required.
      • 4-705. Same; fee.
      • 4-706. Contractor; license required; fee.
      • 4-707. Route; duties of building official.
      • 4-708. Notice to owners.
      • 4-709. Duty of owners.
      • 4-710. Interfering with poles; wires.
      • 4-711. Display of lanterns.
  • CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. Licenses Generally
      • 5-101. Licenses.
      • 5-102. Taxes levied.
      • 5-103. Producers, growers.
      • 5-104. Licenses issued, expired.
  • CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
    • Article 1. City Elections
      • 6-101. Conduct of election.
      • 6-102. Hours of voting.
      • 6-103. Governing body elections; terms.
      • 6-104. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
      • 6-105. Candidacy.
  • CHAPTER 7. FIRE
    • Article 1. Fire Department
      • 7-101. Established.
      • 7-102. Members, volunteers; duties.
      • 7-103. Chief; supervision; responsibility; powers, duties; prevention of fires.
      • 7-104. Records.
      • 7-105. Assistant Fire Chief.
      • 7-106. Right-of-way; apparatus, equipment.
      • 7-107. Drive over fire hose.
      • 7-108. Fire hydrant; obstructions.
      • 7-109. False alarm.
      • 7-110. Private use of equipment.
      • 7-111. Penalty.
    • Article 2. Fire Prevention
      • 7-201. International fire code incorporated.
      • 7-202. Definition.
      • 7-203. Fire prevention inspector.
      • 7-204. Modifications.
      • 7-205. Appeals.
      • 7-206. Penalty.
    • Article 3. Fireworks
      • 7-301. Sale, discharge.
      • 7-302. Discharge of fireworks; location.
      • 7-303. State laws; regulations.
      • 7-304. County fair grounds; discharge.
  • CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • Article 1. Board of Health
      • 8-101. Board of health.
      • 8-102. Duties of the board.
      • 8-103. Penalty.
    • 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.
      • 8-206. Same; contents.
      • 8-207. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-208. Abatement.
      • 8-209. Hearing.
      • 8-210. Costs assessed.
      • 8-211. Blight program.
    • Article 2A. Environmental Code
      • 8-2A01. Title.
      • 8-2A02. Legislative finding of fact.
      • 8-2A03. Purpose.
      • 8-2A04. Rules of construction.
      • 8-2A05. Definitions.
      • 8-2A06. Public officer.
      • 8-2A07. Enforcement standards.
      • 8-2A08. Unlawful acts.
      • 8-2A09. Order of violation.
      • 8-2A10. Penalty.
      • 8-2A11. Abatement.
      • 8-2A12. Hearing.
      • 8-2A13. Appeals.
      • 8-2A14. Costs assessed.
      • 8-2A15. Construction.
    • Article 3. Junked Motor Vehicles on Private Property
      • 8-301. Findings of governing body.
      • 8-302. Definitions.
      • 8-303. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
      • 8-304. Public officer.
      • 8-305. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-306. Right of entry.
      • 8-307. Notice.
      • 8-308. Same; contents.
      • 8-309. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-310. Disposition of vehicle.
      • 8-311. Hearing.
      • 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. Minimum Housing Code
      • 8-501. Title.
      • 8-502. General.
      • 8-503. Declaration of policy.
      • 8-504. Definitions.
      • 8-505. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building; premises.
      • 8-506. Regulations; use; occupancy of dwellings.
      • 8-507. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
      • 8-508. Unfit dwellings.
      • 8-509. Designation; blighted.
      • 8-510. Inspection; buildings, structures, premises.
      • 8-511. Notice of violations; procedures.
      • 8-512. Public officer; authority.
      • 8-513. Discretionary authority.
      • 8-514. Review board; terms, vacancies.
      • 8-515. Same; meetings.
      • 8-516. Same; authority, budget.
      • 8-517. Same; appeals.
      • 8-518. Conflict of ordinances; effect of partial invalidity.
      • 8-519. Validity.
      • 8-520. Penalty.
    • Article 6. Rodent Control
      • 8-601. Definitions.
      • 8-602. Building maintenance.
      • 8-603. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
      • 8-604. Failure to comply.
      • 8-605. Replace rat-stoppage.
      • 8-606. Notice to eradicate rats.
      • 8-607. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
      • 8-608. Inspections.
    • Article 7. Insurance Proceeds Lien
      • 8-701. Scope and application.
      • 8-702. Lien created.
      • 8-703. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-704. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-705. Procedure.
      • 8-706. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-708. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-709. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-711. Insurers; liability.
  • CHAPTER 9. MUNICIPAL COURT
    • Article 1. Municipal Court
      • 9-101. Established.
      • 9-102. Code of procedure.
      • 9-103. Place; time.
      • 9-104. Court costs.
  • CHAPTER 10. POLICE
    • Article 1. Police Department
      • 10-101. Department created.
      • 10-102. Duties of chief of police.
      • 10-103. Duties of police officers.
      • 10-104. Power to arrest.
    • Article 2. Property in Police Custody
      • 10-201. Regulations.
      • 10-202. Disposition.
      • 10-203. Same; exempt property.
      • 10-204. Claiming property.
      • 10-205. Proof of ownership.
      • 10-206. Auction.
    • Article 3. Police Fees
      • 10-301. Definitions.
      • 10-302. Initial police responses to parties, gatherings or events.
      • 10-303. Subsequent police responses to parties, gatherings or events; liability.
      • 10-304. Cost; collection.
  • CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
      • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
    • Article 2. Local Regulations
      • 11-201. Resisting arrest.
      • 11-202. Smoking in city owned buildings or vehicles prohibited.
      • 11-203. Disturbance of religious assemblies.
      • 11-204. Loitering in streets and other public places.
      • 11-205. Peeping toms.
      • 11-206. Unlawful inhalation of certain toxic vapors.
      • 11-207. Unlawful possession, use, transportation; Molotov cocktails.
      • 11-208. Liquified petroleum gas prohibited in city limits in certain cases.
      • 11-209. Controlled substances.
      • 11-210. Classes of violations and confinement.
      • 11-211. Fines.
  • CHAPTER 12. 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. Vehicle regulations.
      • 12-105. Hunting.
      • 12-106. Fires.
      • 12-107. Camping prohibited.
      • 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. Cemetery
      • 12-201. Name.
      • 12-202. Sexton.
      • 12-203. Cemetery secretary.
      • 12-204. Graves; digging, excavating.
      • 12-205. Purchase of lots.
      • 12-206. Grave opening and closing charge.
      • 12-207. Lot regulations.
      • 12-208. Planting and adornment.
      • 12-209. Trees.
      • 12-210. Monument permits, construction and regulations.
      • 12-211. Public offenses.
      • 12-212. Sexton; powers.
      • 12-213. Penalty.
      • 12-214. Rules, regulations.
    • Article 3. Rights-of-Way
      • 12-301. Definitions.
      • 12-302. Authorization from city required.
      • 12-303. Health, safety and welfare regulations.
      • 12-304. Compliance with manual of uniform traffic control devices.
      • 12-305. Emergencies.
      • 12-306. Repair.
      • 12-307. Relocation.
      • 12-308. Fees.
      • 12-309. Indemnity.
      • 12-310. Claim notification.
      • 12-311. Waiver.
      • 12-312. Penalty.
    • Article 4. General Regulations
      • 12-401. Streets, sidewalks; sweeping into or upon.
      • 12-402. Placing earth on streets, alleys, public grounds.
      • 12-403. Burning upon streets.
      • 12-404. Nuisances affecting public safety; notice to abate.
      • 12-405. Barbed wire; iron points.
  • 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. Sidewalks; earth washing thereon.
      • 13-113. Sidewalk, obstructions on surface.
    • Article 2. Streets
      • 13-201. Excavation permit.
      • 13-202. Same; bond.
      • 13-203. Same; filed.
      • 13-204. Same; barricades.
      • 13-205. Same; unlawful acts.
      • 13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
      • 13-207. Altering drainage.
      • 13-208. Unfinished pavement.
      • 13-209. Using streets.
      • 13-210. Dangerous objects in.
      • 13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
      • 13-212. Discharging water on streets.
      • 13-213. Burning in streets.
      • 13-214. Throwing in streets.
      • 13-215. Hauling loose material.
      • 13-216. Street cleaning.
      • 13-230. Obstructions prohibited.
      • 13-231. Canopies; signs.
      • 13-232. Obstructing sewers, drains.
      • 13-233. Altering sewers, drains unlawful.
      • 13-234. Obstruction on street right-of-way.
      • 13-235. Gasoline and fuel pumps.
      • 13-236. Penalties.
    • Article 3. Trees and Shrubs
      • 13-301. Public tree care.
      • 13-302. Diseased trees; determination.
      • 13-303. Same; notice served.
      • 13-304. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
      • 13-305. Same; prevent spread of disease.
      • 13-306. Dangerous, dead or diseased trees on private property.
      • 13-307. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
      • 13-308. Costs on tax rolls.
      • 13-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
      • 13-310. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
      • 13-325. Definitions.
      • 13-326. Creation and establishment.
      • 13-327. Members; term of office; compensation.
      • 13-328. Duties and responsibilities.
      • 13-329. Operation.
      • 13-330. Species to be planted.
      • 13-331. Spacing and distance regulations; corner clearance.
      • 13-332. Utilities.
      • 13-333. Interference with tree board.
      • 13-334. Arborist license and bond.
      • 13-335. Review by city council.
      • 13-336. Penalty.
    • Article 4. Snow and Ice
      • 13-401. Removal from sidewalks.
      • 13-402. Removal from streets.
      • 13-403. Snow emergencies.
  • CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
    • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
      • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
      • 14-102. Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
      • 14-201. Through streets.
      • 14-202. Streets on which angle parking permitted.
      • 14-203. 72-hour parking.
      • 14-204. Bicycles, similar device prohibited in certain locations.
      • 14-205. Careless driving.
      • 14-206. Penalty.
      • 14-207. Driving on water filled streets.
      • 14-208. Mechanical exhaust device.
      • 14-209. No parking zones.
      • 14-210. No semi-truck parking.
    • Article 3. Hazardous Materials
      • 14-301. Hazardous material defined.
      • 14-302. Same; exceptions.
      • 14-303. Transportation of hazardous materials.
      • 14-304. Hazardous materials routes.
      • 14-305. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
      • 14-306. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
    • Article 4. Abandoned Motor Vehicles on Public Property
      • 14-401. Definitions.
      • 14-402. Impounding vehicles.
      • 14-403. Storage.
      • 14-404. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
      • 14-405. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
      • 14-406. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
      • 14-407. Hearing.
      • 14-408. Charges constitute a lien.
      • 14-409. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
      • 14-410. Redemption.
      • 14-411. Sale proceeds.
      • 14-412. Statutory procedures.
      • 14-413. Implementation of article.
      • 14-414. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
    • Article 5. Special Use Vehicles
      • 14-501. Operation of work site vehicles.
      • 14-502. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
      • 14-503. Same; definition.
      • 14-504. Same; penalty.
      • 14-505. Same; insurance required; penalty.
      • 14-506. Same; registration and license fee; application; inspection; penalty.
      • 14-507. Operation of micro utility trucks.
      • 14-508. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
      • 14-509. Same; definition.
      • 14-510. Same; penalty.
      • 14-511. Same; insurance required; penalty.
      • 14-512. Same; registration and license fee; application; inspection; penalty.
      • 14-513. Operation of all-terrain vehicles.
      • 14-514. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
      • 14-515. Same; definition.
      • 14-516. Same; insurance required; penalty.
      • 14-517. Same; registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
      • 14-518. Same; roadways laned for traffic.
      • 14-519. Same; clinging to other vehicles prohibited.
      • 14-520. Same; operation of all-terrain vehicle; equipment required for operators and riders.
      • 14-521. Same; penalties.
      • 14-522. Operation of golf carts.
      • 14-523. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
      • 14-524. Same; definition.
      • 14-525. Same; penalty.
      • 14-526. Same; insurance required; penalty.
      • 14-527. Same; registration and license fee; application; inspection; penalty.
  • CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 15-101. Utility deposits.
      • 15-102. Utility tampering.
      • 15-103. Due dates for utility bills.
      • 15-104. Compliance required.
      • 15-105. Gateway surcharge on utility bills.
    • Article 2. Water
      • 15-201. Water rates.
      • 15-202. Cross-connections required.
      • 15-203. Protective backflow devices required; inspections; protection from contaminants.
      • 15-204. Tap fee for water service.
    • Article 3. Electricity
      • 15-301. Electrical consumption by the water department.
      • 15-302. Combination electrical.
      • 15-303. Dedication of proceeds.
      • 15-304. Termination of service.
      • 15-305. Reconnection fee.
      • 15-306. Service connection fees.
      • 15-307. Definitions.
      • 15-308. Renewable parallel generation policy; installation and interconnection standards.
    • Article 4. Sewers
      • 15-401. Sewer connections.
      • 15-402. Refusal to connect.
      • 15-415. Definitions.
      • 15-416. Prohibited waste.
      • 15-417. Unlawful to pollute waterways.
      • 15-418. Septic tank.
      • 15-419. Sewer connection required.
      • 15-420. Same; exception.
      • 15-421. Private system; permit.
      • 15-422. Same; approval.
      • 15-423. Same; area restriction.
      • 15-424. Same; additional requirements.
      • 15-425. Same; termination.
      • 15-426. Same; no cost to city.
      • 15-427. Use permit.
      • 15-428. Same; classes.
      • 15-429. Owner’s expense.
      • 15-430. Separate sewer; exception.
      • 15-431. Existing sewers.
      • 15-432. Sewer specifications.
      • 15-433. Same; elevation.
      • 15-434. Same; connection.
      • 15-435. Same; inspection.
      • 15-436. Excavation guarded.
      • 15-437. Storm surface drainage.
      • 15-438. Same; designated sewers.
      • 15-439. Prohibited discharges.
      • 15-440. Same.
      • 15-441. Same; pretreatment.
      • 15-442. Traps, interceptors.
      • 15-443. Same; maintenance.
      • 15-444. Manhole required.
      • 15-445. Testing sewerage.
      • 15-446. Same; special provisions.
      • 15-447. Unlawful acts.
      • 15-448. Right of entry.
      • 15-449. Same; hold harmless.
      • 15-450. Easements: right to enter.
      • 15-451. Violation; notice.
      • 15-452. Same; penalty.
      • 15-453. Same; liability.
      • 15-454. Severability.
      • 15-465. Establishment of charges.
      • 15-466. Definitions.
      • 15-467. Charges to finance system.
      • 15-468. Operation, replacement accounts.
      • 15-469. Same; balance.
      • 15-470. User fees.
      • 15-471. Same; residential.
      • 15-472. Same; public school contributors.
      • 15-473. Same; industrial.
      • 15-474. Same; minimum.
      • 15-475. Pollutant charge.
      • 15-476. Annual review.
      • 15-477. Same; notice to customer.
      • 15-478. Billed monthly.
      • 15-479. Late charge.
      • 15-480. Same; findings.
      • 15-481. Refusal to pay.
      • 15-482. Vacancy.
    • Article 5. Solid Waste
      • 15-501. Definitions.
      • 15-502. Collection; refuse, garbage.
      • 15-503. Contracts.
      • 15-504. Storage.
      • 15-505. Containers.
      • 15-506. Bulk containers.
      • 15-507. Covers, lids, doors.
      • 15-508. Wrapping garbage.
      • 15-509. Accumulation; refuse, garbage.
      • 15-510. Burying refuse, garbage.
      • 15-511. Burning; refuse, garbage.
      • 15-512. Ownership of refuse materials.
      • 15-513. Unauthorized disposal.
      • 15-514. Hazardous materials.
      • 15-515. Use of public property prohibited.
      • 15-516. Enter private premises.
      • 15-517. Collection of garbage, rubbish.
      • 15-518. Permits.
      • 15-519. Authorized persons; no further permit.
      • 15-520. Charges; collection, disposal.
      • 15-521. Charges; fee schedule.
      • 15-522. Duty to request garbage service.
      • 15-523. Charges to be on water, utility bill.
      • 15-524. Prohibited practices.
      • 15-525. Sanitation officer.
      • 15-526. Penalty.
    • Article 6. Water Conservation
      • 15-601. Purpose.
      • 15-602. Definitions.
      • 15-603. Declaration of a water emergency.
      • 15-604. Voluntary conservation measures.
      • 15-605. Mandatory conservation measures.
      • 15-606. Emergency water rates.
      • 15-607. Regulations.
      • 15-608. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
      • 15-609. Emergency termination.
    • Article 7. Petty Cash Fund
      • 15-701. Fund established.
      • 15-702. Fund; used, replenished.
  • CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • Article 1. City Planning Commission
      • 16-101. Creation.
      • 16-102. Members; appointment.
      • 16-103. Organization of commission.
      • 16-104. Powers, duties.
      • 16-105. Plans, plats; regulations.
      • 16-106. Budget of expenditures.
    • Article 2. Zoning Regulations
      • 16-201. Title.
      • 16-202. Interpretation and scope.
      • 16-203. Definitions.
      • 16-204. Establishment of districts.
      • 16-205. “A-L” Agricultural District.
      • 16-206. “R” Single-and Two-Family Dwelling Districts.
      • 16-207. “R-M” Multi-Family Dwelling District.
      • 16-208. “RMH” General Residential District.
      • 16-209. “C-G” Commercial General.
      • 16-210. “C-B” Central Business District.
      • 16-211. “L-I” Light Industrial District.
      • 16-212. “H-I” Heavy Industrial District.
      • 16-213. “M-P” Mobile Home Park District.
      • 16-214. “MHS” Mobile Home District Subdivision.
      • 16-215. “P-D” Planned Unit Development District.
      • 16-216. Home occupations.
      • 16-217. Accessory uses.
      • 16-218. Additional height, yard and area regulations.
      • 16-219. Off-street parking and loading regulations.
      • 16-220. Signs.
      • 16-221. Non-conforming uses.
      • 16-222. Board of zoning appeals.
      • 16-223. Administration and enforcement.
      • 16-224. Violation and penalty.
    • Article 3. Flood Damage Prevention
      • 16-301. Statement of purpose.
      • 16-302. Definitions.
      • 16-303. Lands to which this article applies.
      • 16-304. Enforcement officer.
      • 16-305. Rules for interpretation of district boundaries.
      • 16-306. Compliance.
      • 16-307. Penalties for non-compliance.
      • 16-308. Abrogation and greater restrictions.
      • 16-309. Interpretation.
      • 16-310. Warning and disclaimer of liability.
      • 16-311. Appeal.
      • 16-312. Development permit.
      • 16-313. Local administrator.
      • 16-314. Variance procedures.
      • 16-315. Establishment of zoning districts.
      • 16-316. Standards for the floodway overlay district and the floodway fringe overlay district.
      • 16-317. Floodway fringe overlay district (including AO and AH Zones).
      • 16-318. Special flood hazard areas.
      • 16-319. Floodway overlay district.
      • 16-320. Manufactured homes.
      • 16-321. Non-conforming use.
      • 16-322. Amendments.
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • Charter Ordinance No. 1
    • Charter Ordinance No. 2
    • Charter Ordinance No. 3 (Amended)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 4 (Repealed)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 5
    • Charter Ordinance No. 6
    • Charter Ordinance No. 7
    • Charter Ordinance No. 8 (Repealed)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 9
    • Charter Ordinance No. 10 (Amended)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 11 (Amended)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 12
    • Charter Ordinance No. 13
    • Charter Ordinance No. 14 (Repealed)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 15
    • Charter Ordinance No. 16
    • Charter Ordinance No. 17
    • Charter Ordinance No. 18
    • Charter Ordinance No. 19
    • Charter Ordinance No. 20
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • Ordinance No. 815 (Telecom)
    • Ordinance No. 844 (Telecom)
    • Ordinance No. 881A (Gas)
    • Ordinance No. 939 (Telcom)