• CODE OF THE CITY OF ELLINWOOD, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. [ADOPTION ORDINANCE NUMBER]
  • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
  • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
• CHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 1-101. Code designated.
    • 1-102. Definitions.
    • 1-103. Existing ordinances.
    • 1-104. Effect of repeal.
    • 1-105. Catchlines of sections.
    • 1-106. Parenthetical and reference matter.
    • 1-107. Amendments; repeal.
    • 1-108. 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.
    • 1-212. Code of ethics.
  • Article 3. Officers and Employees
    • 1-301. Appointment.
    • 1-302. Employees.
    • 1-303. Removal.
    • 1-304. Vacancy in office.
    • 1-305. City clerk.
    • 1-306. Same; fiscal records.
    • 1-307. Same; seal; oaths.
    • 1-308. Same; withholding agents.
    • 1-309. Assistant city clerk.
    • 1-310. City treasurer.
    • 1-311. City attorney; office; duties.
    • 1-312. City engineer.
    • 1-313. City administrator.
    • 1-314. Same; orders and reports.
    • 1-315. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-316. Conflict of interest.
  • Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
    • 1-401. Personnel rules and regulations.
  • Article 5. Oaths and Bonds
    • 1-501. Oath.
    • 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. Public request for access.
    • 1-604. Facilities for public inspection.
    • 1-605. Procedures for inspection.
    • 1-606. Appointment of official custodians.
    • 1-607. Designation of additional record custodians.
    • 1-608. Duties of custodians.
    • 1-609. Requests to be directed to custodians.
    • 1-610. Fee administration.
    • 1-611. Inspection fee.
    • 1-612. Copying fee.
    • 1-613. Prepayment of fees.
    • 1-614. Payment.
    • 1-615. Local freedom of information officer.
  • 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. Crediting and use of earnings.
  • Article 8. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
    • 1-801. City sales tax; 0.5% for recreation and street improvements.
    • 1-802. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
    • 1-803. Public building commission.
    • 1-804. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
• 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. Licensing and tags.
    • 2-106. Evidence of vaccination.
    • 2-107. Same; visiting dogs.
    • 2-108. Municipal pound established.
    • 2-109. Breaking pound.
    • 2-110. Cruelty to animals.
    • 2-111. Same; exceptions.
    • 2-112. Keeping animals.
    • 2-113. Animal traps.
    • 2-114. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
    • 2-115. Noisy animals.
    • 2-116. Confinement of dogs in heat.
    • 2-117. Animal confines; shelters.
    • 2-117A. Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens.
    • 2-118. Death of animals.
    • 2-119. Vicious animals.
    • 2-120. Running at large.
    • 2-121. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
    • 2-122. Redemption of impounded animals.
    • 2-123. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
    • 2-124. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
    • 2-125. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
    • 2-126. Emergency; proclamation.
    • 2-127. Fines and punishment.
  • Article 2. Pit Bull Dogs
    • 2-201. Pit bull dogs.
    • 2-202. Keeping of registered pit bulls.
  • Article 3. Exotic Animals
    • 2-301. Exotic animals.
• CHAPTER 3. BEVERAGES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 3-101. Definitions.
    • 3-102. Restriction on location.
    • 3-103. Minors on premises.
    • 3-104. Consumption on public property.
    • 3-105. Public sale; consumption.
    • 3-106. Open container.
    • 3-107. Consumption while driving.
    • 3-108. Identification card.
    • 3-109. Underage purchaser.
  • Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
    • 3-201. License required of retailers.
    • 3-202. Application.
    • 3-203. License application procedures.
    • 3-204. License granted; denied.
    • 3-205. License to be posted.
    • 3-206. License, disqualification.
    • 3-207. Restriction upon location.
    • 3-208. License fee.
    • 3-209. Suspension of license.
    • 3-210. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
    • 3-211. Same; appeal.
    • 3-212. Change of location.
    • 3-213. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
    • 3-214. Business regulations.
    • 3-215. Prohibited conduct on premises.
    • 3-216. Sanitary conditions required.
  • Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor
    • 3-301. State license required.
    • 3-302. Occupational tax.
    • 3-303. Posting of receipt.
    • 3-304. Hours of sale.
    • 3-305. Business regulations.
    • 3-306. Restrictions on location.
  • Article 4. Private Clubs
    • 3-401. License required.
    • 3-402. License fee.
    • 3-403. Business regulations.
  • Article 5. Drinking Establishments
    • 3-501. License required.
    • 3-502. License fee.
    • 3-503. Business regulations.
  • Article 6. Caterers
    • 3-601. License required.
    • 3-602. License fee
    • 3-603. Business regulations.
    • 3-604. Notice to chief of police.
  • Article 7. Temporary Permits
    • 3-701. Permit required.
    • 3-702. Permit fee.
    • 3-703. City temporary permit.
    • 3-704. Permit regulations.
• CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Article 1. Fire Limits
    • 4-101. Fire limits established.
  • Article 2. Building Code
    • 4-201. Definitions.
    • 4-202. Uniform building code incorporated.
    • 4-203. Additional provisions.
    • 4-204. Building official; powers; duties.
    • 4-205. Building inspector; appointment.
    • 4-206. Same; duties.
    • 4-207. Same; powers.
    • 4-208. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-209. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-210. Building permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-211. Same; application information required.
    • 4-212. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-213. Same; fees.
    • 4-214. Same; posting.
    • 4-215. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-216. Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector.
    • 4-217. Request for inspection.
    • 4-218. Inspection fee.
    • 4-219. Builder or building contractor defined.
    • 4-220. Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-221. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-222. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-223. Builder’s or building contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-224. Insurance.
    • 4-225. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-226. Work by property owners.
    • 4-227. Liability.
    • 4-228. Severability.
  • Article 3. Electrical Code
    • 4-301. Definitions.
    • 4-302. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
    • 4-303. Additional provisions.
    • 4-304. Building official; authority.
    • 4-305. Electrical inspector; appointment.
    • 4-306. Same; duties.
    • 4-307. Same; powers.
    • 4-308. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-309. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-310. Electrical permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-311. Same; application information required.
    • 4-312. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-313. Same; fees.
    • 4-314. Same; posting.
    • 4-315. Request for inspection.
    • 4-316. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-317. Inspection fee.
    • 4-318. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-319. Connection to installations.
    • 4-320. Reinspection.
    • 4-321. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-322. Interference by unauthorized person.
    • 4-323. Electrician or electrical contractors defined.
    • 4-324. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s license required; electrical permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-325. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-326. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-327. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-328. Insurance.
    • 4-329. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-330. Work by property owners.
    • 4-331. Approved materials.
    • 4-332. Liability.
    • 4-333. Severability.
  • Article 4. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code
    • 4-401. Definition of plumbing.
    • 4-402. Uniform plumbing code incorporated.
    • 4-403. Additional provisions.
    • 4-404. Building official; authority.
    • 4-405. Plumbing inspector; appointment.
    • 4-406. Same; duties.
    • 4-407. Same; powers.
    • 4-408. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-409. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-410. Plumbing permit required; exception.
    • 4-411. Same; application information required.
    • 4-412. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-413. Same; fees.
    • 4-414. Same; posting.
    • 4-415. Request for inspection.
    • 4-416. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-417. Inspection fee.
    • 4-418. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-419. Connection to gas or water supply.
    • 4-420. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-421. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
    • 4-422. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s license required; plumbing permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-423. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-424. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-425. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
    • 4-426. Insurance.
    • 4-427. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-428. Excavations.
    • 4-429. Work by property owners.
    • 4-430. Approved materials.
    • 4-431. Liability.
    • 4-432. Severability.
  • Article 5. Moving Buildings
    • 4-501. Building official; authority.
    • 4-502. Permit required.
    • 4-503. Same: application for permit.
    • 4-504. Same; bond, insurance required.
    • 4-505. Same; fee.
    • 4-506. Contractor; license required; fee.
    • 4-507. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-508. Notice to owners.
    • 4-509. Duty of owners.
    • 4-510. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-511. When moving is prohibited.
  • 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. House Numbering
    • 4-701. East of main; east and west.
    • 4-702. West of main; east and west.
    • 4-703. North and south; north Santa Fe.
    • 4-704. South of Santa Fe.
    • 4-705. House numbering; size.
  • Article 8. Mobile Homes
    • 4-801. Definitions.
    • 4-802. Location of mobile homes and travel trailers.
    • 4-803. License required.
    • 4-804. Application for original license.
    • 4-805. Application for license renewal.
    • 4-806. License fee.
    • 4-807. Rights and authority conveyed.
    • 4-808. License revocation.
    • 4-809. Appeals.
    • 4-810. Entry on premises.
    • 4-811. Design requirements.
    • 4-812. Basic minimum requirements.
    • 4-813. Electrical supply.
    • 4-814. Water supply.
    • 4-815. Natural gas.
    • 4-816. Sewage disposal.
    • 4-817. Refuse and garbage handling.
    • 4-818. Fire protection.
    • 4-819. Miscellaneous requirements.
    • 4-820. Alterations, additions and transitional provisions.
    • 4-821. Penalty.
  • Article 9. Wind Energy Conversion Systems
    • 4-901. Definitions.
    • 4-902. Permit required.
  • Article 10. Heating and Cooling Standards
    • 4-1001. Definitions.
    • 4-1002. Electric service connections.
    • 4-1003. Heating and cooling standards.
• CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • Article 1. General Regulations And Licenses
    • 5-101. License requirements,
    • 5-102. Application for license.
    • 5-103. Not assignable or transferable.
    • 5-104. License period; duration.
    • 5-105. Exemption of farmers.
    • 5-106. When payable.
    • 5-107. Regulations to issuance of the license.
    • 5-108. Licenses; length of time.
    • 5-109. Licenses; form.
    • 5-110. Record of license.
    • 5-111. Licenses; not transferable.
    • 5-112. Licenses; displayed.
  • Article 2. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
    • 5-201. Definitions.
    • 5-202. License required.
    • 5-203. Same; exceptions.
    • 5-204. Same; application required.
    • 5-205. Issuance; county residents.
    • 5-206. Same; investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
    • 5-207. Same; investigation fee.
    • 5-208. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
    • 5-209. Renewal.
    • 5-210. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
    • 5-211. Appeal to governing body.
    • 5-212. Regulations.
    • 5-213. Use of streets and sidewalks.
    • 5-214. Disturbing the peace.
  • Article 3. Regulations for Recreation Places
    • 5-301. Definition.
    • 5-302. License required.
    • 5-303. Hours of business.
    • 5-304. Restrictions.
    • 5-305. License.
    • 5-306. Penalty.
  • Article 4. Ellinwood Municipal Airport
    • 5-401. Commercial businesses must obtain license.
    • 5-402. Expiration date of license.
    • 5-403. Application requirements for license; approval by governing body.
    • 5-404. Licensee shall only be natural person.
    • 5-405. License authority; use of property separate negotiation.
    • 5-406. Revocation of license.
    • 5-407. Aerial spraying or crop dusting.
    • 5-408. Same; definition of terms.
    • 5-409. Same; penalty.
  • Article 5. Tree Trimming
    • 5-501. Definitions.
    • 5-502. License; generally,
    • 5-503. Insurance required.
    • 5-504. Vehicle signs.
    • 5-505. State pest control operator license required.
    • 5-506. Methods and materials.
    • 5-507. Performance of work.
    • 5-508. Removal of tree trunks, limbs and debris.
    • 5-509. Block of street.
    • 5-510. Revocation or suspension of license.
• CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
  • Article 1. Governing Body
    • 6-101. Conduct of elections.
    • 6-102. Hours of voting.
    • 6-103. Elections.
    • 6-104. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
    • 6-105. Candidacy.
• CHAPTER 7. FIRE
  • Article 1. Fire Department
    • 7-101. City fire department established.
    • 7-102. Membership; fire drill
    • 7-103. Supervision of department.
    • 7-104. Fire chief; powers.
    • 7-105. Same; records.
    • 7-106. Assistant chief.
    • 7-107. Private use of fire equipment.
    • 7-108. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
    • 7-109. Same; fire hose.
    • 7-110. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
    • 7-111. False alarm.
  • Article 2. Fire Prevention
    • 7-201. Fire prevention code incorporated.
    • 7-202. Same; enforcement.
    • 7-203. Same; amendments.
    • 7-204. Open burning.
    • 7-205. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
    • 7-206. Stacking of hay or straw.
    • 7-207. Keeping of packing materials.
    • 7-208. Storage of ashes.
    • 7-209. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
    • 7-210. Fire hazards generally.
    • 7-211. Fireworks prohibited.
    • 7-212. Same: exceptions; discharges.
    • 7-213. Same: exception; sale of fireworks.
    • 7-214. Permit for sale of fireworks required; fee; issuance.
    • 7-215. Same; inspections to discover.
    • 7-216. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
    • 7-213. Same; service of order; records.
    • 7-214. Fire pits.
  • Article 3. Fireworks
    • 7-301. Fireworks defined.
    • 7-302. Fireworks Prohibited.
    • 7-303. Discharge of fireworks.
    • 7-304. Sale of fireworks.
    • 7-305. Permit for sale of fireworks required; fee; issuance.
    • 7-306. Permit for public fireworks display required.
    • 7-307. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
    • 7-308. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
    • 7-309. Throwing prohibited.
    • 7-310. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
    • 7-311. Retail display of fireworks.
    • 7-312. Fire extinguishers required.
    • 7-313. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
    • 7-314. Authority of fire chief.
  • Article 4. Flammables and Explosives
    • 7-401. Storage; kerosene or coal oil.
    • 7-402. Storage other.
    • 7-403. Storage; in open.
    • 7-404. Underground tanks.
    • 7-405. Tank wagons.
    • 7-406. Above ground tanks.
    • 7-407. How handled.
    • 7-408. Penalty.
    • 7-409. Explosives; storage.
    • 7-410. Storage; how much, how marked.
    • 7-411. Selling explosives.
    • 7-412. Penalty.
  • Article 5. Ambulance Service
    • 7-501. Charges.
    • 7-502. Ellinwood ambulance contribution fund.
    • 7-503. Same; contribution.
    • 7-504. Same; establishment of fund.
    • 7-505. Same; disbursements.
    • 7-506. Same; investing the fund.
• CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Article 1. Board of Health
    • 8-101. Board of health directors.
    • 8-102. City health officer; duties.
  • 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
  • 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. Notice
    • 8-2a10. Penalty.
    • 8-2a11. Abatement.
    • 8-2a12. Hearing before governing body.
    • 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. Abatement.
    • 8-311. Disposition 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. 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 and its premises or vacant premises.
    • 8-506. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
    • 8-507. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
    • 8-508. Designation of unfit dwellings.
    • 8-509. Designation of blighted premises (residential and nonresidential)
    • 8-510. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
    • 8-511. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
    • 8-512. Notice of violations; procedures.
    • 8-513. Public officer: authority.
    • 8-514. Governing body; authority.
    • 8-515. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
    • 8-516. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
    • 8-517. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
    • 8-518. Governing body; appeals.
    • 8-519. Right of petition.
  • 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. Emergency Environmental Actions
    • 8-701. Definitions.
    • 8-702. Strict liability
    • 8-703. Recovery of expenses.
    • 8-704. Conflict of laws.
  • Article 8. Insurance Proceeds Lien
    • 8-801. Scope and application.
    • 8-802. Lien created.
    • 8-803. Same; encumbrances.
    • 8-804. Same; pro rata basis.
    • 8-805. Procedure.
    • 8-806. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
    • 8-807. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
    • 8-808. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
    • 8-809. Same; disposition of funds.
    • 8-810. Effect upon insurance policies.
    • 8-811. Insurers; liability.
• CHAPTER 9. 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 clerk.
    • 9-109. Payment of fine.
    • 9-110. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
    • 9-111. Failure to appear.
    • 9-112. Court costs and fees.
• CHAPTER 10. POLICE
  • Article 1. Police Department
    • 10-101. Police department.
    • 10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
    • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
  • Article 2. Property In Police Custody
    • 10-201. Regulations.
    • 10-202. Disposition.
    • 10-203. Same; exempt property.
    • 10-204. Claiming property.
    • 10-205. Proof of ownership.
    • 10-206. Auction.
  • Article 3. Police Fees
    • 10-301. Fee for police responses to party.
    • 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. False pretense and misrepresentation.
    • 11-202. Tampering with utility meters.
    • 11-203. Tampering with flares or barricades.
    • 11-204. Criminal use of noxious matter.
    • 11-205. Eavesdropping.
    • 11-206. Litter.
    • 11-207. Curfew.
    • 11-208. Disturbing the peace.
• CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
  • Article 1. City Parks
    • 12-101. City laws extended to park.
    • 12-102. Public parks; hours of operation; criminal trespass in parks.
    • 12-103. Police jurisdiction over parks.
    • 12-104. Damaging park properly.
    • 12-105. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
    • 12-106. Vehicle regulations.
    • 12-107. Hunting.
    • 12-108. Watercraft.
    • 12-109. Swimming, wading, etc.
    • 12-110. Fishing.
    • 12-111. Fires.
    • 12-112. Camping prohibited.
    • 12-113. Sanitation.
    • 12-114. Preservation of natural state.
    • 12-115. General regulations.
  • Article 2. Cemeteries
    • 12-201. Lakin-Comanche Cemetery.
  • Article 3. Small Cell Antenna Structures
    • 12-301. Small cell aesthetic standards incorporated.
• 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. Obstructing sidewalks.
    • 13-110. Same; exception.
  • Article 2. Streets
    • 13-201. Excavation permit.
    • 13-202. Same; bond.
    • 13-203. Same; filed.
    • 13-204. Same; barricades.
    • 13-205. Same; unlawful acts.
    • 13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
    • 13-207. Altering drainage.
    • 13-208. Unfinished pavement.
    • 13-209. Using streets.
    • 13-210. Dangerous objects 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.
  • 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.
  • Article 4. Planting, Maintenance of Trees in Public Sidewalks
    • 13-401. License required.
    • 13-402. Application.
    • 13-403. Fee.
    • 13-404. Approval
    • 13-405. Issuance; term; renewal.
    • 13-406. Cancellation.
    • 13-407. Zoning.
    • 13-408. Interference with public facilities.
    • 13-409. Requirements.
  • Article 5. Snow and Ice
    • 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 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. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • 14-202. Vehicle parking, trailer parking and recreational vehicle parking on public streets and rights-of-way.
    • 14-203. Truck parking in residential areas.
    • 14-204. Jake brakes.
    • 14-205. Speed Limits
  • Article 3. Abandoned Motor Vehicles On Public Property
    • 14-301. Definitions.
    • 14-302. Impounding vehicles.
    • 14-303. Same.
    • 14-304. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
    • 14-305. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
    • 14-306. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
    • 14-307. Hearing.
    • 14-308. Charges constitute a lien.
    • 14-309. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
    • 14-310. Redemption.
    • 14-311. Sale proceeds.
    • 14-312. Statutory procedures
    • 14-313. Implementation of article.
    • 14-314. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
  • Article 4. 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. Micro Utility Trucks, ATV and Golf Carts.
    • 14-501. Definitions.
    • 14-502. Operations of special purpose vehicles on city streets, special conditions and restrictions of operations.
    • 14-503. Same: valid driver’s license required; penalty; duties and responsibilities.
    • 14-504. Same; insurance required; penalty.
    • 14-505. Same; registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
    • 14-506. Penalty.
• CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 15-101. Definition.
    • 15-102. Delinquent accounts.
    • 15-103. Notice; hearing.
    • 15-104. Same; finding.
    • 15-105. Utility deposit.
    • 15-106. Landlord liability.
    • 15-107. Petty cash fund.
    • 15-108. Same; deposits.
    • 15-109. Same; vouchers.
  • Article 2. Water
    • 15-201. Superintendent of water and sewage.
    • 15-202. Regulations.
    • 15-203. Service not guaranteed.
    • 15-204. Service connections required.
    • 15-205. Application for service.
    • 15-206. City to make connections.
    • 15-207. Connection fees.
    • 15-208. Materials provided in connection fee.
    • 15-209. Maintenance of service connection.
    • 15-210. Upgrade of existing water service.
    • 15-211. Curb cocks.
    • 15-212. Check valves.
    • 15-213. Unauthorized service.
    • 15-214. Meters.
    • 15-215. Same; testing.
    • 15-216. Tampering with meter.
    • 15-217. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
    • 15-218. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
    • 15-219. Utility deposit.
    • 15-220. Interrupt service.
    • 15-221. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-222. Wasting water.
    • 15-223. Right of access.
    • 15-224. Rates.
    • 15-225. Payment of bills.
    • 15-226. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-227. Use during fire.
  • Article 3. Electricity
    • 15-301. Electrical rate schedule.
    • 15-302. Certain electrical apparatus; conditions
    • 15-303. Excess cost of fuel for electric generation be added to all electric service bills monthly.
    • 15-304. Underground installation of utilities; definitions.
    • 15-305. Same; application.
    • 15-306. Payments for electric service required and penalty for failure to pay the same.
    • 15-307. Electrical interconnection standards, procedures, agreements, charges and fees.
    • 15-308. Electric rates for customers generating electricity.
  • Article 4. Sewers
    • 15-401. Definitions.
    • 15-402. Disposal of sewage.
    • 15-403. Natural outlet.
    • 15-404. Privy unlawful.
    • 15-405. Public sewer; connection required
    • 15-406. Private sewer system.
    • 15-407. Same; permit.
    • 15-408. Same.
    • 15-409. Same; discharge.
    • 15-410. Same.
    • 15-411. Same; sanitary manner.
    • 15-412. Same; additional requirements; health officer.
    • 15-413. Same.
    • 15-414. Damage to sewers.
    • 15-415. Permits; classes.
    • 15-416. Costs.
    • 15-417. Separate sewer for every building.
    • 15-418. Old building sewers.
    • 15-419. Sewer specifications.
    • 15-420. Sewer elevation.
    • 15-421. Downspouts, drains.
    • 15-422. Connection to public sewer.
    • 15-423. Inspection before connection to public sewer.
    • 15-424. Barricades and lights.
    • 15-425. Discharges.
    • 15-426. Same.
    • 15-427. Unlawful discharges.
    • 15-428. Same; discretion of director.
    • 15-429. Same; procedure
    • 15-430. Interceptors.
    • 15-431. Pretreatment at owners expense.
    • 15-432. Inspections, manholes.
    • 15-433. Same.
    • 15-434. Same.
    • 15-435. Same.
    • 15-436. Unlawful acts.
    • 15-437. Entering premises; inspections.
    • 15-438. Same.
    • 15-439. Same.
    • 15-440. Violations; penalties.
    • 15-441. Same.
    • 15-442. Same.
    • 15-443. User rate structure; meters.
    • 15-444. Same; user charges
    • 15-445. Same; minimum charge.
    • 15-446. Same; toxic pollutants.
    • 15-447. Same; application.
    • 15-448. Billings and payments.
    • 15-449. Same; discontinued service.
    • 15-450. Same; city clerk.
    • 15-451. Same; liens.
  • Article 5. Solid Waste
    • 15-501. System established.
    • 15-502. Policy.
    • 15-503. Definitions.
    • 15-504. Accumulation of refuse.
    • 15-505. Access.
    • 15-506. Rules and regulations.
    • 15-507. Prohibited practices.
    • 15-508. Collection of refuse.
    • 15-509. Collection schedule.
    • 15-510. Service outside city limits.
    • 15-511. No service charge when:
    • 15-512. Penalty.
    • 15-513. Service Charges.
  • 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. Cross Connections
    • 15-701. Definitions.
    • 15-702. Cross connections prohibited.
    • 15-703. Survey and investigations.
    • 15-704. Where protection is required.
    • 15-705. Backflow prevention devices.
    • 15-706. Installation.
    • 15-707. Inspection and maintenance.
    • 15-708. Violations and penalties.
• CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • Article 1. Zoning Regulations
    • 16-101. Zoning regulations incorporated.
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2
  • Charter Ordinance No. 3
  • Charter Ordinance No. 4
  • Charter Ordinance No. 5
  • Charter Ordinance No. 6
  • Charter Ordinance No. 7
  • Charter Ordinance No. 8
  • Charter Ordinance No. 9
  • Charter Ordinance No. 10
  • Charter Ordinance No. 11
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • Ordinance No. 7903 (Telecom)
  • Ordinance No. 8809 (Cable)
  • Ordinance No. 9003 (Electric)
  • Ordinance No. 2001-11 (Cable)
  • Ordinance No. 2003-6 / 9906 (Telecom)
  • Ordinance No. 2005-2 (Electric)
  • Ordinance No. 2010-1 (Gas)