• CODE OF THE CITY OF GALVA, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 370
    • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
    • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
    • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • CHAPTER I. ADMINISTRATION
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 1-101. Code designated.
      • 1-102. Definitions.
      • 1-103. Existing ordinances.
      • 1-104. Effect of repeal.
      • 1-105. Catchlines of sections.
      • 1-106. Parenthetical and reference matter.
      • 1-107. Amendments; repeal.
      • 1-108. Powers generally.
      • 1-109. Ordinances.
      • 1-110. Same; subject and title; amendment.
      • 1-111. Same; publication.
      • 1-112. Same; ordinance book.
      • 1-113. Resolutions, motions.
      • 1-114. City records.
      • 1-115. Altering code.
      • 1-116. Scope of application.
      • 1-117. General penalty.
      • 1-118. Severability.
    • Article 2. Governing Body
      • 1-201. Governing body.
      • 1-202. Same; powers generally.
      • 1-203. Meetings.
      • 1-204. Quorum.
      • 1-205. Powers of the mayor.
      • 1-206. President of the council.
      • 1-207. Vacancies on the governing body; how filled.
      • 1-208. Compensation.
      • 1-209. Expenses.
      • 1-210. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
    • 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 agent.
      • 1-309. Assistant city clerk.
      • 1-310. City treasurer.
      • 1-311. City attorney.
      • 1-312. City engineer.
      • 1-313. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-314. Conflict of interest.
    • 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. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
      • 1-801. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
      • 1-802. Capital improvement fund.
    • Article 9. Boards & Committees
      • 1-901. Parks and recreation committee.
  • CHAPTER II. 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. Cruelty to animals.
      • 2-108. Same; exceptions.
      • 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.
      • 2-119a. 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.
      • 2-124. Fines and penalties.
    • 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.
    • Article 4. Dangerous Dogs
      • 2-401. Definitions.
      • 2-402. Keeping of dangerous dogs.
      • 2-403. Standard of care.
      • 2-404. Limit of dogs.
      • 2-405. Determination of dangerous dog.
      • 2-406. Order to destroy animal.
      • 2-407. Eligibility for dangerous dog license.
  • CHAPTER III. 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.
      • 3-202a. License application procedures.
      • 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.
      • 3-214. Prohibited conduct on premises.
      • 3-215. Sanitary conditions required.
      • 3-216. Minors on premises.
    • Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor
      • 3-301. State license required.
      • 3-302. Occupational tax.
      • 3-303. Posting of receipt.
      • 3-304. Hours of sale.
      • 3-305. Business regulations.
      • 3-306. Restrictions on location.
    • Article 4. Private Clubs
      • 3-401. License required.
      • 3-402. License fee.
      • 3-403. Business regulations.
    • Article 5. Drinking Establishments
      • 3-501. License required.
      • 3-502. License fee.
      • 3-503. Business regulations.
    • Article 6. 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 IV. 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. Reserved.
      • 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. Plumbers 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.
      • 4-433. Footing drains.
    • 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. Display of lanterns.
    • 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. Street Numbering
      • 4-701. Street number; buildings.
      • 4-702. Size.
    • Article 8. Heating And Cooling Code
      • 4-801. Definitions.
      • 4-802. Certificate of compliance; connections or attachments.
      • 4-803. Heating and cooling standards.
    • Article 9. Manufactured Homes
      • 4-901. Definitions.
      • 4-902. Exceptions.
      • 4-903. Coverage.
      • 4-904. Purpose.
      • 4-905. Jurisdiction.
    • Article 10. Signs
      • 4-1001. Permits and signs.
      • 4-1002. Application for permit fees.
      • 4-1003. Construction of signs.
      • 4-1004. Projecting or hanging signs.
      • 4-1005. Signs flat against building.
      • 4-1006. Swinging on poles, attached to trees or posts.
      • 4-1007. Signs on hinged brackets, exceptions.
      • 4-1008. Electrical connections.
      • 4-1009. Signs inspected; approved.
      • 4-1010. All signs subject to inspection; unsafe signs removed.
      • 4-1011. Signs unsafe or contrary to regulations; abated; removed.
      • 4-1012. Signs which may be supported by rod.
      • 4-1013. Commercial signs and billboards.
      • 4-1014. Traffic safety.
  • CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. General Regulations And Licenses
      • 5-101. License required.
      • 5-102. Application for license.
      • 5-103. Not assignable or transferable.
      • 5-104. License period; duration.
      • 5-105. Exemption of farmers.
      • 5-106. License fees.
      • 5-107. Same; when payable; time period.
      • 5-108. Payment of fees; receipt.
      • 5-109. Contents of license.
      • 5-110. Record book.
      • 5-111. Display of license.
    • Article 2. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
      • 5-201. Definitions.
      • 5-202. License required.
      • 5-203. Same; application required.
      • 5-204. Issuance; county residents.
      • 5-205. Same; investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
      • 5-206. Same; investigation fee.
      • 5-207. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
      • 5-208. Renewal.
      • 5-209. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
      • 5-210. Appeal to governing body.
      • 5-211. Regulations.
      • 5-212. Use of streets and sidewalks.
      • 5-213. Disturbing the peace.
    • Article 3. Oil And Gas Wells
      • 5-301. License and permit fee.
      • 5-302. Application; evidence to be presented by licensee.
      • 5-303. Acreage; spacing and locations.
      • 5-304. Evidence of financial responsibility.
      • 5-305. Governing body may make additional requirements.
      • 5-306. Machinery and slush pits to be fenced.
      • 5-307. Type of machinery to be used.
      • 5-308. Plugging wells.
  • CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
    • Article 1. Governing Body
      • 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 VII. FIRE
    • Article 1. Fire Department
      • 7-101. City fire department established.
      • 7-102. Membership; fire drill.
      • 7-103. Supervision of department.
      • 7-104. Fire chief; powers.
      • 7-105. Same; records.
      • 7-106. Assistant chief.
      • 7-107. Private use of fire equipment.
      • 7-108. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
      • 7-109. Same; fire hose.
      • 7-110. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
      • 7-111. False alarm.
    • Article 2. Fire Prevention
      • 7-201. International fire code incorporated.
      • 7-202. Same; enforcement.
      • 7-203. Same; amendments.
      • 7-204. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
      • 7-205. Stacking of hay or straw.
      • 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. Burning.
      • 7-214. Fires on public property.
      • 7-215. Fires on private property.
      • 7-216. Permitted burning.
      • 7-217. Penalties.
    • Article 3. Fireworks
      • 7-301. Fireworks defined.
      • 7-302. Fireworks prohibited.
      • 7-303. Same; exceptions; discharges.
      • 7-304. Same; exception; 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.
  • CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • Article 1. Board Of Health
      • 8-101. Board of health created.
      • 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 (nonresidential)
      • 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. Swimming Pools
      • 8-701. Fence required.
      • 8-702. Draining.
    • 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 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 clerk.
      • 9-109. Payment of fine.
      • 9-110. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
      • 9-111. Failure to appear.
      • 9-112. Court costs and reimbursements.
  • CHAPTER X. POLICE
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 10-101. Police department.
      • 10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
      • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
    • Article 2. Property In Police Custody
      • 10-201. Regulations.
      • 10-202. Disposition.
      • 10-203. Same; exempt property.
      • 10-204. Claiming property.
      • 10-205. Proof of ownership.
      • 10-206. Auction.
    • Article 3. 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 XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
      • 11-101. Incorporating uniform public offense code.
    • Article 2. Local Provisions
      • 11-201. Riding bicycles, skateboards, etc. on sidewalks.
      • 11-202. Curfew.
      • 11-203. Urinating in public.
      • 11-204. Sound amplification systems.
  • CHAPTER XII. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • Article 1. City Parks
      • 12-101. City laws extended to park.
      • 12-102. Police jurisdiction over parks.
      • 12-103. Damaging park property.
      • 12-104. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
      • 12-105. Vehicle regulations.
      • 12-106. Hunting.
      • 12-107. Fires.
      • 12-108. Camping prohibited.
      • 12-109. Sanitation.
      • 12-110. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
      • 12-111. Preservation of natural state.
      • 12-112. General regulations.
    • Article 2. Use Regulations
      • 12-201. Hours.
      • 12-202. Climbing trees, structures, etc.
      • 12-203. Speed limits.
      • 12-204. Permits.
      • 12-205. Violations; fines.
  • 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.
    • Article 2. Streets
      • 13-201. Excavation permit.
      • 13-202. Same; bond.
      • 13-203. Same; filed.
      • 13-204. Same; barricades.
      • 13-205. Same; unlawful acts.
      • 13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
      • 13-207. Altering drainage.
      • 13-208. Unfinished pavement.
      • 13-209. Using streets.
      • 13-210. Dangerous objects on public grounds.
      • 13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
      • 13-212. Discharging water on streets.
      • 13-213. Burning in streets.
      • 13-214. Throwing in streets.
      • 13-215. Hauling loose material.
    • Article 3. 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. Dead and dangerous 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. Snow And Ice
      • 13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
      • 13-402. Same; exception; alternate remedy.
      • 13-403. Same; penalty.
      • 13-404. Removal may be made by city.
      • 13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
  • CHAPTER XIV. TRAFFIC
    • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
      • 14-101. Incorporating standard traffic ordinance.
      • 14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
      • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
      • 14-202. Truck routes and load limits on city streets.
      • 14-203. Left turns.
      • 14-204. U-turns and j turns.
      • 14-205. Illegal backing.
      • 14-206. Reckless driving.
    • 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. Motorized Scooters
      • 14-501. Definition.
      • 14-502. Operation of motorized scooters.
      • 14-503. Certain operation of motorized scooters prohibited.
      • 14-504. Impoundment.
      • 14-505. Registration.
      • 14-506. Violations of ordinance; fines.
    • Article 6. Special Purpose Vehicles
      • 14-601. Definitions.
      • 14-602. Operation of special purpose vehicles on city street; special conditions and restrictions on operation.
      • 14-603. Same valid driver’s license required; penalty; duties and responsibilities.
      • 14-604. Same; insurance required; penalty.
      • 14-605. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 15-101. Definition.
      • 15-102. Delinquent accounts.
      • 15-103. Notice; hearing.
      • 15-104. Same; finding.
      • 15-105. Utility deposit.
      • 15-105a. Utility deposit.
      • 15-106. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
      • 15-107. Landlord liability.
      • 15-108. Petty cash fund.
      • 15-109. Same; deposits.
      • 15-110. Same; vouchers.
      • 15-111. Establishing new utility connection rates.
      • 15-112. Regulating utility hookup fees.
    • 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. Curb cocks.
      • 15-209. Check valves.
      • 15-210. Unauthorized service.
      • 15-211. Meters.
      • 15-212. Same; testing.
      • 15-213. Tampering with meter.
      • 15-214. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
      • 15-215. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
      • 15-216. Utility deposit.
      • 15-217. Interrupt service.
      • 15-218. Prohibited acts.
      • 15-219. Wasting water.
      • 15-220. Right of access.
      • 15-221. Rates.
      • 15-222. Payment of bills.
      • 15-223. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
      • 15-224. Use during fire.
      • 15-225. Cross-connection control.
      • 15-226. Same; definitions.
      • 15-227. Same; requirements.
      • 15-228. Same; installation.
      • 15-229. Same; maintenance and repair.
      • 15-230. Same; inspection.
      • 15-231. Same; protection from contaminants.
      • 15-232. Permits for private water wells.
    • Article 3. Electricity
      • 15-301. Rates.
    • Article 4. Sewers
      • 15-401. Definitions.
      • 15-402. Use of public and private sewers and drains.
      • 15-403. Private wastewater disposal.
      • 15-404. Installation and connection of building sewers and drains.
      • 15-405. Discharge criteria.
      • 15-406. Vandalism.
      • 15-407. Inspection.
      • 15-408. Industrial cost recovery.
      • 15-409. User charges.
      • 15-410. Penalties and violation.
      • 15-411. Bills.
      • 15-412. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
      • 15-413. Sewer service charge.
    • Article 5. Solid Waste
      • 15-501. Definitions.
      • 15-502. Collection.
      • 15-503. Contracts.
      • 15-504. Duty of owner, occupant.
      • 15-505. Containers.
      • 15-506. Bulk containers.
      • 15-507. Enter private premises.
      • 15-508. Ownership of solid waste.
      • 15-509. Wrapping garbage.
      • 15-510. Heavy, bulky waste.
      • 15-511. Hazardous materials.
      • 15-512. Prohibited practices.
      • 15-513. Objectionable waste.
      • 15-514. Unauthorized disposal.
      • 15-515. Private collectors; license required.
      • 15-516. Same; application.
      • 15-517. Same; fee.
      • 15-518. Same; number to be displayed.
      • 15-519. Closed vehicle.
      • 15-520. Rules and regulations.
      • 15-521. Failure to secure license.
      • 15-522. Charges.
      • 15-523. Same; fee schedule.
      • 15-524. Billing.
      • 15-525. Same; delinquent account.
    • 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.
  • CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • Article 1. City Planning Commission/Board Of Zoning Appeals
      • 16-101. Commission re-establishment.
      • 16-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
      • 16-103. Meetings, officers and records.
      • 16-104. Powers and duties.
      • 16-105. Board of zoning appeals.
      • 16-106. Budget.
    • Article 2. Zoning Regulations
      • 16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
    • Article 3. Subdivision Regulations
      • 16-301. Regulations incorporated.
    • Article 4. Floodplain Management
      • 16-401. Floodplain management ordinance incorporated.
    • Article 5. Side Yards
      • 16-501. Side yards required.
      • 16-502. Enforcement.
      • 16-503. Remedial action.
  • 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. 367
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • Ordinance No. 260
    • Ordinance No. 261
    • Ordinance No. 287
    • Ordinance No. 322
    • Ordinance No. 371