Code of the City of Baldwin City, Kansas
Baldwin City Offices
803 Eighth St, PO Box 86
Baldwin City, Kansas 66006-0086
Phone: (785) 594-6427
Email:
dhiggins@baldwincity.org
Web:
www.baldwincity.org
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CODE OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN CITY, KANSAS
GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
PREFACE
ORDINANCE NO. 1270
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. Catch lines of sections.
1-106. Parenthetical and reference matter.
1-107. Amendments; repeal.
1-108. Powers generally.
1-109. Ordinances.
1-110. Same: consideration; amendment; passage.
1-111. Same; subject and title; amendment.
1-112. Same; publication.
1-113. Same; ordinance book.
1-114. Resolutions, motions.
1-115. City records.
1-116. Altering code.
1-117. Scope of application.
1-118. Classes of violations and confinement.
1-119. Severability.
ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY
1-201. Governing body.
1-202. Same; terms of office; vacancy in office.
1-203. Same; meetings.
1-204. Powers of the mayor.
1-205. President of the council.
1-206. Council committees; appointment.
1-207. Same; duties.
1-208. Emergency government.
1-209. Compensation, expenses.
1-210. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
1-211. Same; amendments.
ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
1-301. Appointment.
1-302. Same.
1-303. City treasurer.
1-304. City attorney.
1-305. Municipal court judge.
1-306. City administrator.
1-307. City clerk.
1-308. Police chief.
1-309. Fire chief.
1-310. Director of public works.
1-311. Director of electric utilities.
1-312. Removal.
1-313. Vacancy in office.
1-314. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
1-315. Code of ethics.
1-315a. Code of ethics; additional provisions.
1-316. Conflict of interest.
ARTICLE 4. OATHS AND BONDS
1-401. Oath.
1-402. Oaths filed.
1-403. Bonds required.
1-404. Same; premiums.
1-405. Condition of bonds.
1-406. Approval of bonds.
ARTICLE 5. PERSONNEL POLICY AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1-501. Personnel rules and regulations.
ARTICLE 6. PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY
1-601. Comprehensive emergency management plan.
1-602. Mayor proclaims emergency.
1-603. Effective.
1-604. Termination.
1-605. Penalty.
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. OPEN RECORDS
1-801. Policy.
1-802. Record custodians.
1-803. Local freedom of information officers.
1-804. Public request for access.
1-805. Facilities for public inspection.
1-806. Procedures for inspection.
1-807. Appointment of official custodians.
1-808. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
1-809. Designation of additional record custodians.
1-810. Requests to be directed to custodians.
1-811. Fee administration.
1-812. Inspection fee.
1-813. Copying fee.
1-814. Prepayment of fees.
1-815. Payment.
ARTICLE 9. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
1-901. Emergency management plan incorporated.
1-902. Same; purpose.
CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
2-101. Definitions.
2-102. Animal control officer; filing a complaint.
2-103. Same; live traps, tranquilizer gun, killing authorized.
2-104. Same; right of entry.
2-105. Municipal pound established.
2-106. Breaking pound.
2-107. Cruelty to animals.
2-108. Same; exceptions.
2-109. Keeping livestock; unlawful acts.
2-110. Swine; rearing, keeping.
2-111. Animal traps.
2-112. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
2-113. Noisy animals.
2-114. Animal confines.
2-115. Death of animals.
2-116. Vicious animals.
2-117. Running at large.
2-118. Same; impoundment.
2-119. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
2-120. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
2-121. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
2-122. Emergency; proclamation.
ARTICLE 2. DOGS AND CATS
2-201. Registration; vaccination; tax.
2-202. Dog tags.
2-203. Visiting dogs.
2-204. Redeeming dog; fees.
2-205. Impoundment.
2-206. Kennel licenses.
2-207. Confinement of dogs in heat.
2-208. Reserved for Future Use.
2-209. Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
ARTICLE 3. DANGEROUS DOGS
2-301. Definitions.
2-302. Same; additional definitions.
2-303. Procedure for the determination of a dangerous dog.
2-304. Control of dangerous dog; registration and confinement.
2-305. Violation of requirements for dangerous dog.
2-306. Dogs; threats to public safety.
2-307. Picketing of dogs.
ARTICLE 4. ENFORCEMENT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. HR-03-7-3
2-401. Enforcement of Douglas County Resolution No. HR-03-7-3 within the corporate limits of the City of Baldwin City.
2-402. Enforcement by Douglas County sheriff.
2-403. Joint cooperation.
2-404. Other City of Baldwin City animal control regulations.
ARTICLE 5. PROHIBITED ANIMALS
2-501. Exotic animals; keeping prohibited.
2-502. Animals; keeping prohibited.
2-503. Pit bull dogs; keeping prohibited.
2-504. Violations and penalties.
2-505. Bond forfeiture.
ARTICLE 6. ANIMALS AT EVENTS
2-601. Animals at events prohibited.
2-602. Special events defined.
2-603. Exception for animal participants in events.
2-604. Exception for service animals.
CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
3-101. Definitions.
3-102. Public sale; consumption.
3-103. Open container.
3-104. Consumption while driving.
3-105. Identification card.
ARTICLE 2. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
3-201. License required of retailers.
3-202. Application.
3-203. License granted; denied.
3-204. License to be posted.
3-205. License, disqualification.
3-206. Restriction upon location.
3-207. License fee.
3-208. Suspension of license.
3-209. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
3-210. Same; appeal.
3-211. Change of location.
3-212. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
3-213. Business regulations.
3-213a. Regulations, persons.
3-214. Prohibited conduct on premises.
3-215. Sanitary conditions required.
3-216. Minors on premises.
ARTICLE 3. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
3-301. Bi-annual license fee.
3-302. Restriction upon location of retail liquor stores and drinking establishments.
3-303. Sunday and holiday sales.
ARTICLE 4. SPECIAL EVENT CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE PERMITS
3-401. Permit required.
3-402. Permit fee.
3-403. City special event permit.
3-404. Permit regulations.
ARTICLE 5. SPECIAL EVENT ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PERMITS
3-501. Permit required.
3-502. Permit fee.
3-503. City special event permit.
3-504. Permit regulations.
CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
ARTICLE 1. FIRE LIMITS
4-101. Fire limits.
4-102. Repair of frame buildings in fire limits.
ARTICLE 2. BUILDING CODE
4-201. Definitions.
4-202. International building code incorporated.
4-202a. Amendments.
4-202b. International residential code, 2003 edition incorporated.
4-203. Building official; powers; duties.
4-204. Building permit required; application; approval.
4-205. Same; application information required.
4-206. Same; plans and specifications.
4-207. Building permit required; fee.
4-207a. Park improvement fee.
4-208. Same; posting.
4-209. Building inspector; appointment.
4-210. Same; duties.
4-211. Same; powers.
4-212. Clarification; modification.
4-213. Contractors defined.
4-214. Contractor's bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
4-215. Liability.
4-216. Severability.
ARTICLE 3. PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTERS CODE
4-301. International plumbing code incorporated.
4-302. Building official; authority.
4-303. Plumbing permit required; exception.
4-304. Same; application.
4-305. Same: fees.
4-306. Plumbing inspector.
4-307. Inspections.
4-308. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
4-309. Plumbing contractor's license required; fee.
4-310. Same; bond/insurance required.
4-311. Excavations.
4-312. Severability.
ARTICLE 4. ELECTRICAL CODE
4-401. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
4-402. Additional provisions.
4-403. Rigid conduit or metallic tubing required; exceptions.
4-404. Service entrances.
4-405. Air conditioners.
4-406. Building official; authority.
4-407. Definitions.
4-408. Permit required; fees.
4-409. Same; display of permit.
4-410. Electric inspector; right of entry.
4-411. Notice to inspector.
4-412. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
4-413. Inspection fee.
4-414. Certificate of approval.
4-415. Connection to installations.
4-416. Reinspection.
4-417. Condemnation.
4-418. Electrical contractor's license required.
4-419. Same; bond insurance required.
4-420. License suspension; revocation; unlawful acts.
4-421. Work by property owners.
4-422. Interference by unauthorized person.
4-423. Approved materials.
4-424. Liability.
4-425. Severability.
ARTICLE 5. MOVING BUILDINGS
4-501. Permit required.
4-502. Applications for permits.
4-503. Same; bond, insurance required.
4-504. Same; fee.
4-505. Route; duties of city superintendent.
4-506. Notice to owners.
4-507. Duty of owners.
4-508. Interfering with poles; wires.
4-509. Display of lanterns.
ARTICLE 6. NUMBERING BUILDINGS
4-601. Numbering of buildings.
4-602. Placing of numbers.
4-603. Buildings to be numbered within 30 days.
ARTICLE 7. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4-701. Property maintenance code; incorporated by reference.
ARTICLE 8. HEAT LOSS STANDARDS AND EER
4-801. Definitions.
4-802. Certificate of compliance.
4-803. Standards.
ARTICLE 9. MOBILE HOMES
4-901. Public necessity.
4-902. Terms defined.
4-903. Licenses and temporary permits.
4-904. License fees and temporary permit fees.
4-905. Application for licenses and permits.
4-906. Individual permanent or semi-permanent mobile homes.
4-907. Penalties.
ARTICLE 10. HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING CODE AND FUEL GAS CODE
4-1001. International mechanical code; incorporated.
4-1002. International fuel gas code; incorporated.
4-1003. Contractor’s license required; fee.
CHAPTER V. BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
5-101. License required.
5-102. Not assignable or transferable.
5-103. License period.
5-104. Exemption of farmers.
5-105. When payable.
5-106. Payment of fees; receipt.
5-107. Contents of license.
5-108. Record book.
5-109. Display of license.
ARTICLE 2. SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, PEDDLERS
5-201. Definitions.
5-202. License required.
5-203. Same; application required.
5-204. Same; investigation fee.
5-205. Same; investigation and issuance.
5-206. Same; fee; exemptions.
5-207. Use of streets and sidewalks.
5-208. Suspension of license: grounds.
5-209. Renewal.
ARTICLE 3. AMUSEMENT DEVICES
5-301. Definition.
5-302. License required.
5-303. Same; application.
5-304. Same; fee.
5-305. Same; revocation; notice and hearing.
5-306. Display of license.
5-307. Transfer of license.
5-308. Term of license.
ARTICLE 4. SEXUALLY ORIENTED ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
5-401. Definitions.
5-402. License required for sexually oriented entertainment business.
5-403. License required for managers and entertainers.
5-404. License, classification and fees.
5-405. Same; requirements.
5-406. SOE managers’ and entertainers’ license.
5-407. Application processing.
5-408. Examination of application; issuance of license; disapproval.
5-409. SOE business license; ineligibility/disqualification.
5-410. SOE manager or entertainer license; eligibility/ disqualification.
5-411. Standards of conduct.
5-412. Owner responsibility.
5-413. License; posting and display.
5-414. Manager on premises.
5-415. Inspectors and inspections.
5-416. Suspension or revocation of license.
5-417. Renewal of license.
5-418. Judicial review.
5-419. Penalty.
5-420. Severability of this article.
ARTICLE 5. TOBACCO PRODUCTS
5-501. Purposes.
5-502. Definitions.
5-503. Identification required.
5-504. License required.
5-505. Fee.
5-506. Non-transferability.
5-507. Vending machines.
5-508. Out-of-package sales prohibited.
5-509. Tobacco samples prohibited.
5-510. Vendor-assisted sales.
5-511. Revocation of licenses.
5-512. Enforcement.
5-513. Non-retaliation.
5-514. Merchant privilege.
5-515. Severability.
CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
ARTICLE 1. CITY ELECTIONS
6-101. Election of governing body.
6-102. Conduct of election; hours.
6-103. Commencement of terms of office; vacancies; oath of office.
CHAPTER VII. FIRE
ARTICLE 1. FIRE DEPARTMENT
7-101. Fire department.
7-102. Fire department personnel; rules & compensation.
7-103. Rules & regulations.
7-104. Duties of firefighters.
7-105. Records and reports.
7-106. Use of fire apparatus; unlawful acts.
ARTICLE 2. FIRE PREVENTION
7-201. Fire prevention code; incorporated.
7-201a. International fire code; incorporated.
7-202. Fire prevention code; enforcement.
7-203. Same; amendments.
7-204. Unlawful to burn trash or garbage.
7-205. Open burning of combustibles.
7-206. Keeping of packing materials.
7-207. Storage of ashes.
7-208. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
7-209. Fire hazards generally.
7-210. Same; inspections to discover.
7-211. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
7-212. Same; service of order; records.
7-213. Mobile home parks; fire protection.
7-214. Incorporating standard for recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds.
ARTICLE 3. FIREWORKS
7-301. Fireworks prohibited.
7-302. Same: exceptions; discharges.
7-303. Same: exception; sale of fireworks.
7-304. Same: permits for sale of fireworks.
7-305. Sign posting.
7-306. Bottle rockets prohibited.
7-307. Fire protection.
7-308. Authority of fire chief and fire chief or their designee.
CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
ARTICLE 1. RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE
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. Order of violation.
8-206. Same; contents.
8-207. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-208. Abatement.
8-209. Hearing.
8-210. Costs assessed.
ARTICLE 3. JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
8-301. Findings of governing body.
8-302. Definitions.
8-303. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
8-304. Public officer.
8-305. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-306. Right of entry.
8-307. Order of violation.
8-308. Same; contents.
8-309. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-310. Abatement.
8-311. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
8-312. Hearing.
8-313. Costs assessed.
ARTICLE 4. WEEDS
8-401. Weeds to be removed.
8-402. Definitions.
8-403. Public officer; notice to remove.
8-404. Abatement; assessment of costs.
8-405. Right of entry.
8-406. Unlawful interference.
8-407. Noxious weeds.
ARTICLE 5. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
8-501. Purpose.
8-502. Definitions.
8-503. Public officer; duties.
8-504. Procedure; petition.
8-505. Same; notice.
8-506. Same; publication.
8-507. Same; hearing, order.
8-508. Duty of owner.
8-509. Same; failure to comply.
8-510. Same; make site safe.
8-511. Assessment of costs.
8-512. Immediate hazard.
8-513. Appeals from order.
8-514. Scope of article.
ARTICLE 6. FAIR HOUSING
8-601. Fair housing policy.
8-602. Definitions.
8-603. Unlawful discriminatory practices.
8-604. Applicability.
8-605. Administration.
8-606. Enforcement.
8-607. Validity.
ARTICLE 7. INSURANCE PROCEEDS FUND
8-701. Scope and application; definitions.
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 IX. MUNICIPAL COURT
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
9-101. Municipal court established.
9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
9-103. Time and place of sessions.
9-104. Municipal judge; appointment.
9-105. Same; absence; vacancy; pro tem.
9-106. Same; powers and duties.
9-107. Same; salary.
9-108. Court costs.
9-109. Malicious prosecution.
CHAPTER X. POLICE
ARTICLE 1. POLICE DEPARTMENT
10-101. Police department.
10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
10-103. Rules and regulations.
10-104. County sheriff jurisdiction.
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. Incorporating uniform public offense code.
ARTICLE 2. LOCAL REGULATIONS
11-201. Curfew; children.
11-202. Same; parents and others.
11-203. Children left unattended in vehicles.
11-204. Smoking.
11-205. Coin-operated and automated teller machines.
11-206. Controlled substances.
11-207. Simulated controlled substances.
11-208. Unlawful administration of a substance.
11-209. Drug paraphernalia.
11-210. Municipal court: failure to appear.
11-211. Urinating or defecating in public.
11-212. Window peeping.
11-213. Indecent exposure.
11-214. Violation and penalty.
11-215. Severability.
11-216. Repeal of ordinances in conflict.
ARTICLE 3. NOISE CONTROL
11-301. Noise control.
11-302. Definitions.
11-303. Loud and unnecessary noises prohibited.
11-304. Certain loud and disturbing noises enumerated.
11-305. Measurement and control of noise.
11-306. Applicability of article.
11-307. Exceptions and special waivers.
11-308. Enforcement and penalties.
11-309. Penalties; violations deemed nuisances.
11-310. Conflicts.
11-311. Severability.
CHAPTER XII. PUBLIC PROPERTY
ARTICLE 1. CITY PARKS
12-101. City parks; management; control.
12-102. City laws extended to park.
12-103. Police jurisdiction over parks.
12-104. Destroying park property.
12-105. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
12-106. Prohibited vehicles.
12-107. Boats.
12-108. Skating.
12-109. Fishing, game laws.
12-110. Fishing license; fees.
12-111. Hunting.
12-112. Fires.
12-113. Camping prohibited.
12-114. Sanitation.
12-115. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
12-116. Preservation of natural state.
12-117. General regulations.
ARTICLE 2. CITY LIBRARY
12-201. City library established.
12-202. Corporate status of board; powers.
12-203. Board; appointment; terms; eligibility; vacancies; expenses.
12-204. Officers of board; meeting; notice.
12-205. Powers, duties of board.
12-206. Treasurer of board; bond; duties.
12-207. Use of library; rules, regulations.
12-208. Trespass; damage to library property.
12-209. Removal of library property.
ARTICLE 3. CITY SWIMMING POOL
12-301. Established.
12-302. Swimming pool operations.
12-303. Rules and regulations.
ARTICLE 4. FIREARM REGULATIONS
12-401. Definition.
12-402. Carry restrictions.
12-403. Penalty.
12-404. Location; restrictions.
12-405. Same; penalty.
12-406. Exceptions.
ARTICLE 5. CITY CEMETERY
12-501. Designation of cemeteries.
12-502. Definitions.
12-503. Operating Regulations and Policies.
12-504. General supervision.
12-505. Duties; governing body.
12-506. Duties; city administrator.
12-507. Same; city administrator.
12-508. Same; city clerk.
12-509. Sexton.
12-510. Graves.
12-511. Burial space sales.
12-512. Fees.
12-513. Cemetery reserve fund.
12-514. Hours of operation.
12-515. Disclaimer for pre-existing conditions.
12-516. Severability.
CHAPTER XIII. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
ARTICLE 1. SIDEWALKS
13-101. Permit required.
13-102. Sidewalk grade.
13-103. Same; specifications.
13-104. Same; petition.
13-105. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
13-106. Notice; publication.
13-107. Right of abutting owner.
13-108. Repairs by owner or city.
13-109. Performance, statutory bond.
13-110. Obstructing sidewalks.
13-111. Same; exception.
13-112. City to pay certain costs.
13-113. Expansion joint required.
13-114. Sidewalks constructed under supervision of the city director of public works.
13-115. Bicycles, skateboards, roller skates and in-line skates (roller blades) prohibited on public sidewalks in the central business district.
ARTICLE 2. STREETS
13-201. Excavation permit.
13-202. Same; bond.
13-203. Same; fee.
13-204. Same; barricades.
13-205. Same; unlawful acts.
13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
13-207. Altering drainage.
13-208. Same; construction of drainage culverts.
13-209. Unfinished pavement.
13-210. Using streets.
13-211. Dangerous objects in.
13-212. Petroleum products in streets.
13-213. Discharging water on streets.
ARTICLE 3. TREES AND SHRUBS
13-301. Definitions.
13-302. Create and establish a city tree board.
13-303. Term of office.
13-304. Compensation.
13-305. Duties and responsibilities.
13-306. Operation of tree board.
13-307. Street tree species to be planted in public rights-of-way.
13-308. Spacing.
13-309. Sight triangle.
13-310. Distance from curb and sidewalk or road surface.
13-311. Public tree care.
13-312. Utilities.
13-313. Tree topping.
13-314. Diseased trees; determination.
13-315. Same; notice served.
13-316. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
13-317. Same; prevent spread of disease.
13-318a. Dead and dangerous trees on public and private property.
13-318b. Trees on public right-of-way.
13-319. Costs on tax rolls.
13-320. Injuring trees and shrubs.
13-321. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
13-322. Removal of stumps.
13-323. Interference with city tree board.
13-324. Arborists license and bond.
13-325. Review by governing body.
ARTICLE 4. SNOW AND ICE ON SIDEWALKS
13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
13-402. Same: exception; alternate remedy.
13-403. Same; penalty.
13-404. Removal may be made by city.
13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
CHAPTER XIV. TRAFFIC
ARTICLE 1. STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
14-101. Incorporating standard traffic ordinance.
14-102. Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
14-103. Same; penalty for scheduled fines.
14-104. Amendment of section 33; maximum speed limits.
14-105. Exemptions from section 92; parking in alleys.
ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
14-202. Careless driving.
14-203. Emergency snow routes.
14-204. Reserved.
14-205. Main trafficways.
14-206. Truck routes; restrictions.
14-207. Same; local deliveries.
14-208. Same; street parking.
14-209. Same; signs.
14-210. Parking prohibited in certain areas.
14-211. Unlawful state license plate.
ARTICLE 3. IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
14-301. Definitions.
14-302. Impounding vehicles.
14-303. Same.
14-304. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
14-305. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
14-306. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
14-307. Hearing.
14-308. Charges constitute a lien.
14-309. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
14-310. Redemption.
14-311. Sale proceeds.
14-312. Statutory procedures.
14-313. Implementation of article.
14-314. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
ARTICLE 4. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
14-401. Hazardous material defined.
14-402. Same; exceptions.
14-403. Transportation of hazardous materials.
14-404. Hazardous materials routes.
14-405. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
14-406. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
ARTICLE 5. GOLF CARTS, WORK-SITE UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MICRO UTILITY TRUCKS
14-501. Definitions.
14-502. Operation of golf carts.
14-503. Operation of work-site utility vehicles and micro utility trucks.
14-504. Operation of all-terrain vehicles, pocket bikes, and motorized scooters.
14-505. Violations; traffic infraction; penalties.
ARTICLE 6. MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS
14-601. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations incorporated.
14-602. Marked Copies of Regulations on File.
14-603. Section 396.9 Amended – Inspection of Motor Vehicles.
14-604. Exceptions to the Motor Carrier Safety Act.
14-605. Prohibitions extended to intrastate commerce.
14-606. Conflict of Laws; Exception to this article.
14-607. Penalty.
14-608. Intent of this article.
14-609. Severability.
ARTICLE 7. WEIGHT AND SIZE RESTRICTIONS FOR VEHICLES
14-701. Definitions.
14-702. Violation of Size and Weight Laws: Exceptions.
14-703. Widths and Loads of Vehicles.
14-704. Loads on Passenger Vehicles Extending to Either Side.
14-705. Height and Length of Vehicles and Loads; Exceptions to maximums.
14-706. Projecting loads to the front and rear.
14-707. Gross weight limits on wheels and axles.
14-708. Gross weight limits for vehicles, exceptions; safety of certain vehicles for operation.
14-709. Enforcement of vehicle weight laws; officers may weigh vehicles; portable scales; required drive to stationary scales; off-loading or load redistribution required, when.
14-710. Vehicle operation on National System of Interstate and Defense Highways.
14-711. Unlawful acts related to vehicle registration.
14-712. No truck route exception created.
14-713. City policy of compliance.
14-714. Intent.
14-715. Severability.
CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
ARTICLE 1. WATER
15-101. Application for service.
15-102. Meter; regulations.
15-103. Connections.
15-104. Same; connection fees.
15-105. Same: separate connections.
15-106. Curb, stop and waste cocks required.
15-107. Service connections: regulations.
15-108. Cost of installation borne by customer.
15-109. Taking water without authority prohibited.
15-110. Reserved.
15-111. Reserved.
15-112. Reserved.
15-113. Leaks.
15-114. Interrupt service.
15-115. Wasting water.
15-116. Cash deposits.
15-117. Water bills.
15-118. Delinquent accounts.
15-119. Notice; hearing.
15-120. Same; finding.
15-121. Retail water rates.
15-122. Wholesale water rates.
15-123. Cross-connections prohibited.
15-124. Same; protective backflow devices required.
15-125. Same; inspection.
15-126. Same; protection from contaminants.
ARTICLE 2. ELECTRICITY
15-201. Application for service.
15-202. Meter regulations.
15-203. Connections.
15-204. Same: separate connections.
15-205. Taking service without authority prohibited.
15-206. Meter testing.
15-207. Cash deposits.
15-208. Electric billings.
15-209. Residential rates.
15-210. Business rates.
15-211. Commercial rates.
15-212. Heavy commercial rates.
15-213. Industrial rates.
15-214. Public schools rates.
15-215. Club house, sorority and fraternity rates.
15-216. University rates.
15-217. City rates.
15-218. Church rates.
15-219. Connection and transfer fees.
15-220. Single phase electric service and meter installation up to 200 amps.
15-221. Temporary electrical service; residential.
15-222. Temporary electrical service; non-residential.
15-223. Three phase electrical installation.
15-224. Three phase primary extensions.
15-225. Security lighting.
15-226. Electric service to subdivisions.
15-227. Provisions for converting to underground electric service.
15-228. Property easements for electric utilities.
15-229. Declaration of an electric emergency.
15-230. Emergency electric rates.
15-231. Power cost adjustment.
ARTICLE 3. SEWERS
15-301. Definitions.
15-302. Unlawful sewage deposits.
15-303. Privys; septic tanks.
15-304. Connections required.
15-305. Private disposal system.
15-306. Same; permit, fees.
15-307. Same; inspection.
15-308. Same; specifications.
15-309. Same; connection to public system.
15-310. Same; maintenance.
15-311. Same; additional requirements state board of health.
15-312. Connection, construction; permits, fees.
15-313. Same; costs borne by owner.
15-314. Separate sewer for every building.
15-315. Old building sewers.
15-316. Sewer specifications.
15-317. Sewer elevation.
15-318. Downspouts, drains.
15-319. Connection to public sewer.
15-320. Inspection before connection to public sewer.
15-321. Barricades and lights.
15-322. Storm and surface water.
15-323. Unlawful discharges.
15-324. Same; discretion of director of public works.
15-325. Same; procedure.
15-326. Interceptors.
15-327. Pretreatment at owner’s expense.
15-328. Inspections, manholes.
15-329. Unlawful acts.
15-330. Entering premises; inspections.
15-331. Violations; penalties.
15-332. Severability.
15-333. Application for connection permit.
15-334. Action on application.
15-335. City may connect property to sewer; board of health, notice.
15-336. Failure to connect; action by city; contracts and assessments.
15-337. Sewer billing; combined on water bills; delinquent accounts; termination of service.
15-338. Sewer rates.
15-339. Access to properties.
15-340. Elimination of infiltration and inflow, intent.
15-341. Disconnect order.
ARTICLE 4. SOLID WASTES
15-401. Definitions.
15-402. Haulers of trash or garbage; contracted.
15-403. Accumulations of garbage and trash prohibited.
15-404. Receptacles required.
15-405. Same: placement of receptacle.
15-406. Unlawful deposits.
15-407. Collections.
15-408. Construction.
15-409. Rules, regulations.
15-410. Solid waste billing.
15-411. Solid waste collection service charge.
ARTICLE 5. WATER CONSERVATION
15-501. Purpose.
15-502. Definitions.
15-503. Declaration of a water emergency.
15-504. Voluntary conservation measures.
15-505. Mandatory conservation measures.
15-506. Emergency water rates.
15-507. Regulations.
15-508. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
15-509. Emergency termination.
CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
ARTICLE 1. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
16-101. City planning commission; creation.
16-102. Same; conflicts of interest.
16-103. Same; election of officers.
16-104. Same; terms of office and vacancies.
16-105. Same; duties of the commission.
16-106. Same; initial appointments and terms.
16-107. [Reserved].
16-108. [Reserved].
16-109. [Reserved].
16-110. [Reserved].
16-111. Board of zoning appeals; creation.
16-112. Same; duties of the board.
16-113. Same; initial appointments and terms.
16-114. Same; organization and meetings.
ARTICLE 2. ZONING REGULATIONS
16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
16-202. Zoning district boundary map incorporated.
16-203. Copies available to the public.
ARTICLE 3. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
16-301. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
16-302. Copies available to the public.
APPENDIX A - CHARTER ORDINANCES
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 3
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 5
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 6
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 7 (#1)
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 7 (#2)
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 8
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 9
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 10
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 11
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 12
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 13
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 14
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 15
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 16
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 17
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 18
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 19
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 20
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 21
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 22
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 23
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISE ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 802 (ELECTRIC FRANCHISE)
ORDINANCE NO. 813 (TELEPHONE FRANCHISE)
ORDINANCE NO. 891 (CABLE TV REGULATIONS)
ORDINANCE NO. 1130 (CABLE TV FRANCHISE)
ORDINANCE NO. 1130 (TELECOM FRANCHISE)
ORDINANCE NO. 1182 (NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE)
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