CODE OF THE CITY OF GARNETT, KANSAS
GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
PREFACE
ORDINANCE NO. 4248
CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
COMPARATIVE TABLE – PRIOR 1961 CODE TO NEW 2023 CODE
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. 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. Territorial Limits
1-201. Territorial limits
Article 3. Governing Body
1-301. Governing Body; titles.
1-302. Powers generally.
1-303. Titles.
1-304. Chairman; mayor.
1-305. Order of business.
1-306. Meetings.
1-307. Ordinances.
1-308. Offices and salaries.
1-309. Appoint City Manager.
1-310. Members not to interfere.
1-311. Departments.
Article 4. Reserved
Article 5. City Manager
1-501. Powers and term of City Manager.
1-502. Qualifications.
1-503. Salary; bond.
1-504. Duties of manager.
1-505. Countersigns warrants.
Article 6. Administrative Departments
1-601. Departments created.
1-602. Departmental divisions; officers, boards employees.
1-603. Department of Law.
1-604. Department of Service.
1-605. Department of Public Welfare.
1-606. Department of Safety.
1-607. Department of Finance.
1-608. Department of Utilities.
1-609. Additional departments.
1-610. Manager may act in any capacity.
Article 7. Oaths And Bonds
1-701. Officer’s oath.
1-702. Bond of Commissioners.
1-703. Bonds of certain officers required.
1-704. Condition of bonds.
1-705. Approval of bonds.
1-706. Premiums.
Article 8. Employee Classification and Policies
1-801. Creation.
1-802. Rules; regulations.
1-803. Appointment.
1-804. Classification compensation plan.
Article 9. Investment of Public Funds
1-901. Purpose and goals.
1-902. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
1-903. Definitions.
1-904. Investment of idle funds.
1-905. Procedures and restrictions.
1-906. Custody and safekeeping.
1-907. Sale or transfer.
1-908. Interest on time deposits.
Article 10. Tourism Advisory Board
1-1001. Creation and establishment.
1-1002. Term of office.
1-1003. Compensation.
1-1004. Duties and responsibilities.
1-1005. Organization and operation.
Article 11. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
1-1101. Transient guest tax.
1-1102. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
1-1103. Wastewater fund.
1-1104. Tax refund reserve fund.
1-1105. Tax refund litigation fund.
1-1106. Collection fee assessed on debts and obligations.
Article 12. Steering Committee
1-1201 Creation and establishment.
1-1202. Term of office.
1-1203. Compensation.
1-1204. Duties and responsibilities.
1-1205. Organization and operation.
1-1206. Media.
CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL
Article 1. Dogs
2-101. Definitions.
2-102. Vaccination and registration required.
2-103. Annual registration.
2-104. Registration fees.
2-105. Late registration fees; exceptions.
2-106. Registration procedure.
2-107. Exception to registration; requirements for visiting dogs.
2-108. Running at large prohibited.
2-109. Dogfighting.
2-110. Keeping vicious dogs prohibited.
2-111. Trespass.
2-112. Unspayed female dogs; confinement during heat.
2-113. Noisy dogs.
2-114. Cruelty to dogs unlawful.
2-115. Transfer fee.
2-116. Impoundment; disposition.
2-117. Impoundment or confinement of dogs suspected of rabies or which have bitten.
2-118. Rabies; state of emergency; publication notice.
2-119. Tranquilizer gun authorized; killing authorized under certain conditions.
2-120. Breaking pound.
2-121. Right of entry.
2-122. Penalty.
2-123. Maximum number of dogs.
Article 2. Dangerous Dogs
2-201. Definitions.
2-202. Seizure; impoundment; keeping of dangerous dogs.
2-203. Restrictions on keeping dangerous dogs.
2-204. Dangerous dog; running at large.
2-205. Dangerous dog; attack on human or other.
2-206. Dangerous dog; court’s general authority.
2-207. General penalty provisions.
Article 3. Cats
2-301. Definitions.
2-302. Vaccination and registration required.
2-303. Annual registration.
2-304. Registration fees.
2-305. Late registration fees; exceptions.
2-306. Registration procedure.
2-307. Exception to registration; requirements for visiting cats.
2-308. Trespass and damage
2-309. Confinement of certain cats during estrus.
2-310. Transfer fee.
2-311. Impoundment; disposition.
2-312. Impoundment or confinement of rabies suspects.
2-313. Rabies; state of emergency; publication notice.
2-314. Tranquilizer gun and traps authorized; killing authorized under certain conditions.
2-315. Breaking pound.
2-316. Right of entry.
2-317. Penalty.
2-318. Maximum number of cats.
Article 4. Animals Other Than Dogs And Cats
2-401. Penalty.
2-402. Running at large; trespass.
2-403. Duties of City Manager.
2-404. Notice of impounding.
2-405. Herding within limits of city.
2-406. Care of animals.
2-407. Domestic animal may be claimed by owner.
2-408. Reserved.
2-409. Fees.
2-410. Record to be kept.
2-411. Reserved.
2-412. Reserved.
2-413. Unlawful to drive animals into city.
2-414. Reserved.
2-415. Running at large of poultry.
2-416. Maintaining swine; certain exceptions.
2-417. Exception.
2-418. Exotic animals.
2-419. Cruelty to animals unlawful.
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. Definitions; sale at retail requires license.
3-202. License and permit fees.
3-203. License granted; denied.
3-204. Purchase or possession of enhanced cereal malt beverages by certain persons, or sale of same to certain persons prohibited.
3-205. Location of premises.
3-206. Certain sales on credit prohibited.
3-207. License fee.
3-208. Purchase or possession of enhanced cereal malt beverages by certain persons, or sale of same to certain persons prohibited.
3-209. License suspension/revocation by Governing Body.
3-210. Location of premises.
3-211. Business operating regulations.
3-212. Suspension or revocation of licenses for licensee’s refusal to permit inspection.
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. BUILDING REGULATIONS
Article 1. Building Codes
4-101. Adoption of building, residential, and existing building codes.
4-102. Office of inspection; building permit fee.
4-103. Duty to enforce.
Article 2. Electrical Code
4-201. Adoption of National Electrical Code.
4-202. Office of inspection; electric permit fee.
4-203. Additional provisions.
Article 3. Plumbing Code
4-301. Adoption of plumbing code.
4-302. Office of inspection; plumbing permit fee
4-303. Additional regulations for water supply and distribution.
4-304. Additional regulations for sanitary drainage.
Article 4. Mechanical Code
4-401. Adoption of mechanical code.
4-402. Office of inspection; mechanical permit fee.
4-403. Duty to enforce.
Article 5. Fuel Gas Code
4-501. Adoption of fuel gas code.
4-502. Office of inspection; gas permit fee.
4-503. Additional regulations for gas supply and distribution.
Article 6. Private Sewage Disposal Code
4-601. Adoption of private sewage disposal code.
Article 7. Property Maintenance Code
4-701. Adoption of property maintenance code.
4-702. Office of inspection and enforcement; penalty for violation.
4-703. Coordination with existing code provisions.
Article 8. Manufactured Housing
4-801. Compliance with codes.
4-802. Inspection.
4-803. Additional requirements.
4-804. Fee.
4-805. Violation; penalty.
Article 9. Moving Buildings
4-901. Permit.
4-902. Application for permit.
4-903. Notice. Payment.
4-904. Route.
4-905. Lights.
4-906. Bond.
4-907. Penalty.
Article 10. Stormwater Management
4-1001. Purpose.
4-1002. Engineering study required.
4-1003. Hydrological criteria and methods.
4-1004. Easements.
4-1005. Maintenance responsibility; inspections.
4-1006. Stormwater detention facility requirements.
4-1007. Drainage study requirements.
4-1008. Stormwater pollution prevention plan.
4-1009. Penalty.
4-1010. Coordination with stormwater provisions of the plumbing code.
Article 11. License Requirements
4-1101. License required; reciprocity.
4-1102. Class of license.
4-1103. Applications.
4-1104. Liability insurance required.
4-1105. Examination.
4-1106. Forfeiture and term.
CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Article 1. Fair Housing Policy
5-101. Policy.
5-102. Definitions.
5-103. Unlawful practice.
5-104. Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing.
5-105. Discrimination in the financing of housing.
5-106. Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services.
5-107. Exemption.
5-108. Administration.
5-109. Education and conciliation.
5-110. Enforcement.
5-111. Investigations; subpoenas; giving of evidence.
5-112. Enforcement by private persons.
5-113 Interference, coercion, or intimidation.
5-114. Severability of provisions.
5-115. Prevention of intimidation in fair housing cases.
5-116. Authority.
Article 2. Solicitors
5-201. Definitions.
5-202. License required; exceptions.
5-203. Revocation of license.
5-204. Receipts.
5-205. License fees.
5-206. Where soliciting prohibited.
5-207. Exhibition of license required.
Article 3. Mobile Food Vendors
5-301. Mobile food vendor’s license required.
5-302. Mobile food vendor application for license; annual fee required.
5-303. Mobile food unit standards of operation and restrictions.
5-304. Mobile food vendor license revocation.
5-305. Mobile food vendor license exceptions.
5-306. Penalty.
CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
Article 1. Governing Body
6-101. Elections.
6-102. Terms of Commissioners; transition; method of election; candidacy.
6-103. No primary elections.
6-104. Non-partisan elections.
Article 2. Wards
6-201. Division of wards.
6-202. First ward.
6-203. Second ward.
6-204. Third ward.
6-205. Fourth ward.
CHAPTER 7. FIRE
Article 1. Fire Department
7-101. Organization.
7-102. Appointment of Fire Chief; authority.
7-103. Reserve firefighters.
7-104. Compensation.
Article 2. Fire Prevention Code
7-201. International fire code incorporated.
7-202. Office of inspection.
7-203. Penalty for violation of fire code.
Article 3. Explosives
7-301. Selling restrictions.
7-302. Certain locations of sale prohibited.
7-303. Exploding; firing on designated days and at designated times.
7-304. Exploding, firing; location restrictions.
7-305. Illegal fireworks and explosives.
7-306. Industrial purposes; exception.
Article 4. Smoke And Fire Alarms
7-401. Definitions.
7-402. Installation required.
7-403. Smoke alarm required.
7-404. Inspection and enforcement.
7-405. Violation, penalty.
CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
Article 1. Board Of Health
8-101. Board of Health created; personnel.
8-102. Appointment of board; term of office.
8-103. Powers of board.
8-104. Mayor chairman of board.
8-105. Quorum.
Article 2. Nuisances
8-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
8-202. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-203. Right of entry.
8-204. Notice.
8-205. Same; manner of notice.
8-206. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-207. Abatement.
8-208. Costs assessed.
8-209. Hearing.
Article 3. Weeds
8-301. Weeds to be removed.
8-302. Definitions.
8-303. Public officer; notice to remove.
8-304. Abatement of weeds; costs assessed and penalty for nonpayment; assessment of such costs against land.
8-305. Right of entry.
8-306. Unlawful interference; penalty.
8-307. Noxious weeds.
8-308. Issuance of annual permit for agricultural use.
Article 4. Dangerous Structures
8-401. Existence declared.
8-402. Definitions.
8-403. City Manager to enforce.
8-404. Petition; complaint.
8-405. Dangerous conditions.
8-406. Service of complaint.
8-407. Appeal.
8-408. Powers of City Manager.
8-409. Powers of city.
8-410. Penalty.
Article 5. Insurance Proceeds Lien
8-501. Scope and application.
8-502. Lien created; encumbrances; payment on prorata basis.
8-503. Procedure.
8-504. Fund created; deposit of monies.
8-505. Duties of city upon receipt of insurance proceeds.
8-506. Removal of structure; application of funds; excess monies.
8-507. How applied; City Manager to adopt regulations.
8-508. Effect upon insurance policies.
8-509. Immunity granted insurers; when.
8-510. City Clerk; duty to notify.
Article 6. Environmental Code
8-601. Title.
8-602. Legislative finding of fact.
8-603. Purpose.
8-604. Rules of construction.
8-605. Definitions.
8-606. Public officer.
8-607. Enforcement standards.
8-608. Unlawful acts.
8-609. Order of violation.
8-610. Penalty.
8-611. Abatement.
8-612. Hearing.
8-613. Appeals.
8-614. Costs assessed.
8-615. Construction.
Article 7. Minimum Housing Code
8-701. Title.
8-702. General.
8-703. Declaration of policy.
8-704. Definitions.
8-705. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
8-706. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
8-707. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
8-708. Designation of unfit dwellings.
8-709. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
8-710. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
8-711. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
8-712. Notice of violations; procedures.
8-713. Public officer; authority.
8-714. Governing Body; authority.
8-715. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
8-716. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
8-717. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
8-718. Governing Body; appeals.
8-719. Right of petition.
Article 8. Junked Motor Vehicles On Private Property
8-801. Findings of Governing Body.
8-802. Definitions.
8-803. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
8-804. Public officer.
8-805. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-806. Same; right of entry.
8-807. Order of violation.
8-808. Same; contents.
8-809. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-810. Abatement.
8-811. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
8-812. Hearing.
8-813. Costs assessed.
CHAPTER 9. MUNICIPAL COURT
Article 1. General Provisions
9-101. Reserved.
9-102. Reserved.
9-103. Collection and transfer of fines.
9-104. Reserved.
9-105. Reserved.
9-106. Witness fees and expenses.
9-107. Court costs.
CHAPTER 10. POLICE
Article 1. Police Department
10-101. Department created.
10-102. Duties.
10-103. Witness fee.
10-104. Rules and regulations.
10-105. Matron.
10-106. Rewards.
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 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
Article 1. Uniform Public Offense Code
11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
11-102. Omissions.
Article 2. Local Provisions
11-201. Assisting an officer.
11-202. Use of sidewalks restricted.
11-203. Unlawful posting of pictures and advertisements.
11-204. Littering.
11-205. Loitering on or about school premises.
11-206. Disturb the peace; schools; libraries.
11-207. Possession of alcoholic beverage.
11-208. Public defecation.
11-209. Possession of alcoholic beverage by certain persons.
11-210. Loitering on or about business premises.
11-211. Tampering with utility equipment.
11-212. Obtaining any municipal utility services by temporary interconnection.
11-213. Abandoned containers.
11-214. Curfew.
11-215. Plastic bags or coverings.
11-216. Aerial interference.
Article 3. Certain Materials Unlawful
11-301. Inhalation unlawful; exceptions.
11-302. Possession.
11-303. Sale.
11-304. Definition.
11-305. Violation; penalty.
CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
Article 1. Parks And Recreation
12-101. Department of parks and recreation.
12-102. Director of parks and recreation.
12-103. Parks and recreation advisory board.
12-104. Terms of office; vacancies.
12-105. Duties of parks and recreation advisory board:
12-106. Organization of parks and recreation advisory board.
12-107. Reports.
Article 2. Use Of City Parks
12-201. Purpose.
12-202. Injuring park and lake property.
12-203. Firearms.
12-204. Quiet time to be observed.
12-205. Sanitary uses.
12-206. Fires.
12-207. Dogs in park.
12-208. Speed limits.
12-209. Operators of motorized, nonhighway vehicles required to be issued permit.
12-210. Motorized, nonhighway vehicle operating regulations.
12-211. Swimming generally prohibited; certain exceptions.
12-212. Hunting.
12-213. Fishing.
12-214. Boating.
12-215. Boating regulations.
12-216. Speedboats; waterskiing.
12-217. Operating boat at operator’s risk.
12-218. Duck blinds.
12-219. Going upon ice on the surface of lakes prohibited.
12-220. Vehicles on grass in city parks.
12-221. Camping in city parks.
12-222. Riding or leading horses.
12-223. Violation: penalty
12-224. Gun range regulations.
12-225. Roller skating on roadways.
Article 3. Cemetery
12-301. Definitions.
12-302. Name of city owned cemetery.
12-303. Administration; City Clerk’s duties.
12-304. Administration; appointment of sexton; duties.
12-305. Conditions of lot purchases.
12-306. Purchase procedure.
12-307. Resale of cemetery lots.
12-308. Cemetery lots, purchase price.
12-309. Establishment of regular perpetual care fund.
12-310. Certain areas limited to specific types of burials.
12-311. Cemetery service charges.
12-312. Funeral director’s responsibilities for burial fees.
12-313. Monuments; markers.
12-314. Maintenance, regular care.
12-315. Cemetery fund.
12-316. Regulations.
12-317. Reopening graves; disinterment; permits; fees.
12-318. Financial responsibility of city for property damage.
12-319. Penalty.
Article 4. Crystal Lake
12-401. Certain boats permitted.
12-402. Boats with motors prohibited.
12-403. Camping; overnight parking.
Article 5. Temporary Structures On Public Grounds
12-501. Construction; erection.
12-502. Structures on vehicles.
12-503. Penalty.
Article 6. Library Board
12-601. Appointment; term of office; qualifications.
12-602. Organization and powers of board; creation, appointment and duties of standing committee for artwork.
12-603. Damaging or retaining library property.
12-604. Vacancies.
Article 7. Airport Advisory Board
12-701. Establishment.
12-702. Composition.
12-703. Terms of office.
12-704. Qualifications.
12-705. Compensation.
12-706. Organization.
12-707. Meetings.
Article 8. City Land Bank
12-801. Purpose.
12-802. Definitions.
12-803. Land Bank established; governed by a board of trustees; appointment, terms or trustees; dissolution of bank.
12-804. Board of Trustees; powers and duties.
12-805. Same; organization.
12-806. Land Bank; operational requirements.
CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Article 1. Sidewalks
13-101. Sidewalk grade.
13-102. Building against curb.
13-103. Obstruction of sidewalks unlawful; certain exceptions; permits for temporary conditions.
Article 2. Removal Of Snow And/Or Ice
13-201. Snow and ice to be removed.
13-202. Exception; alternate remedy.
13-203. Removal may be made by the city.
Article 3. Tree Advisory Board
13-301. Creation and establishment.
13-302. Term of office.
13-303. Compensation.
13-304. Duties and responsibilities.
13-305. Operation.
Article 4. Trees And Shrubbery
13-401. Short title.
13-402. Definitions.
13-403. Responsibility of forester.
13-404. Planting procedures.
13-405. Tree protection.
13-406. Public tree care.
13-407. Trimming; corner clearance.
13-408. Interference with city forester.
13-409. Rules; regulations.
Article 5. Numbering Of Buildings
13-501. All buildings to be numbered.
13-502. Manner of numbering east and west.
13-503. Manner of numbering north and south.
Article 6. Street Lighting
13-601. Purpose.
13-602. Procedure for streetlight installation.
13-603. Installation and assumption of financial responsibility.
Article 7. Pole Lease Agreements
13-701. Approval of pole lease agreements.
13-702. Right to provide services granted.
13-703. Use of public ways granted.
13-704. Changes required by public improvements.
13-705. Power of city to require removal.
13-706. Unauthorized connections.
13-707. Subject to laws of City.
CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
14-102. Omissions.
14-103. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
14-104. Penalty; schedule of fines.
14-105. Traffic control devices; placement and maintenance.
Article 2. Speed Limits
14-201. Maximum limits.
Article 3. School Zones
14-301. School zones designated.
14-302. Speed limit fixed; applicable times.
14-303. Penalty.
Article 4. Local Traffic Regulations
14-401. Street barriers.
14-402. Through streets.
14-403. One-way streets and alleys designated.
14-404. Careless driving.
Article 5. Parking Restrictions
14-501. No parking.
14-502. Time limit.
14-503. Angle parking designated.
14-504. Handicapped parking stalls designated.
14-505. Maximum time limit for parking in commercial areas designated.
14-506. Parking recreational vehicles on residential streets.
Article 6. Trucks
14-601. Truck route.
14-602. Truck defined.
14-603. Designation of truck routes.
14-604. Further restrictions; exceptions.
14-605. Penalty.
Article 7. Golf Carts
14-701. Definition.
14-702. Operation of golf carts on public ways.
14-703. Valid driver’s license required; separate penalty for violation.
14-704. Insurance required; separate penalty for violation.
14-705. Penalty.
Article 8. Work Site Utility Vehicles
14-801. Definition
14-802. Operation of work site utility vehicles on public ways.
14-803. Valid driver ‘s license required; separate penalty for violation.
14-804. Insurance required; separate penalty for violation.
14-805. Penalty.
Article 9. Railroads
14-901. Speed limit.
14-902. Stopping at intersections.
14-903. Maintenance of crossings, culverts, water ways.
14-904. Compliance required
14-905. Failure to comply.
14-906. Sea level elevations of grade crossings.
Article 10. Abandoned Motor Vehicles On Public Property
14-1001. Definitions.
14-1002. Impounding vehicles.
14-1003. Storage.
14-1004. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
14-1005. Impoundment after request to leave to leave motor vehicle.
14-1006. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
14-1007. Hearing.
14-1008. Charges constitute a lien.
14-1009. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
14-1010. Redemption.
14-1011. Sale proceeds.
14-1012. Statutory procedures.
14-1013. Implementation of article.
14-1014. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
Article 11. Traffic Regulations On Private Property
14-1101. Traffic regulations on private property.
CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
Article 1. Water Department
15-101. General regulations.
15-102. Application.
15-103. Meters required; deposit.
15-104. Authority to turn water on.
15-105. Unlawful use of water.
15-106. Wasting water.
15-107. Repair of service pipes.
15-108. Right of entry.
15-109. Requirements and specifications.
15-110. Laying of pipe.
15-111. Stop and waste cocks.
15-112. Excavations.
15-113. Filling excavations.
15-114. Hydrants and fountains.
15-115. Industrial hydrants.
15-116. Fire hydrants.
15-117. Size of taps.
15-118. Number of meters used.
15-119. Cost of connection.
15-120. Protection of meters.
15-121. Installation of meters.
15-122. Examination of meters.
15-123. Leakage to be reported.
15-124. Injury to city property.
15-125. Clerk to collect payments.
15-126. Delinquent bills.
Article 2. Cross-Connection Control
15-201. General information.
15-202. Responsibilities.
15-203. Definitions; air gap separation.
15-204. Uncontrolled cross-connections prohibited.
15-205. Prevention devices required.
15-206. Installation.
15-207. Inspection.
15-208. Testing, maintenance and repair of backflow prevention devices.
15-209. Unlawful acts.
15-210. Penalties.
15-211. Authority to promulgate and enforce regulations.
Article 3. Sewer Connections
15-301. Connection to sewer.
15-302. Application for permit.
15-304. City may connect.
15-305. Taps; connections made by authorized personnel.
Article 4. Sewer Regulations
15-401. Definitions.
15-402. Use of public sewers required.
15-403. Permits.
15-404. Building sewers and connections.
15-405. Use of the public sewers.
15-406. Protection from damage.
15-407. Powers and authority of inspectors.
15-408. Penalties.
15-409. Sewer construction; main extensions.
Article 5. Utility Service Connection Fees
15-501. Water utility connection fees.
15-502. Electric utility connection fees.
15-503. Gas utility connection fees.
15-504. Sewer utility connection fees.
15-505. Utility reconnection charges.
15-506. Changes in utility service connections.
15-507. Utility meters required to be located in accessible locations; procedures for removal and relocation of noncomplying utility meters.
15-508. Application for utility services; definition of customer.
15-509. Additional services charges to apply in certain cases.
15-510. Replacement of gas lines.
Article 6. Utilities Security Deposits
15-601. Utilities security deposit required; purpose stated.
15-602. Form of security deposit.
15-603. Amount of deposits.
15-604. Interest paid on deposits.
15-605. Refunding of deposits.
15-606. Service begun upon deposit being made.
15-607. Disposition of unclaimed utility security deposits.
Article 7. Electric, Gas and Water Rates
15-701. Gas utility service; classification of users.
15-702. Gas service; periodic rates.
15-703. Rates for gas utility service.
15-704. Electrical service; classification of users.
15-705. Electric service; periodic rates.
15-706a. Electric service; fuel cost rate adjustment.
15-706b. Electric service; renewable parallel generation permitted for certain customers; fees and rate credit for the same.
15-707. Water utility service; classification of users; rates.
15-708. Rates outside city.
15-709. Delinquency date and charges.
15-710. Shutoff policy.
15-711. Enforcement of payment of utility bills.
15-712. Utility restoration policy.
15-713. Connection or disconnection of utility services.
15-714. Temporary connection and disconnection of utility services for testing.
15-715. Terms and conditions of service.
Article 8. Sewer Service Charges
15-801. Sewer service charges established.
15-802. Delinquent charges placed on tax rolls; lien upon real property.
15-803. Service charges payable to clerk.
15-804. Monthly charges.
15-805. When no service charge.
15-806. Right to inspect.
15-807. Periodic charges; effective date.
15-808. Revenue placed in separate fund.
15-809. Responsibility of user.
15-810. Penalty.
Article 9. Utility Main And Public Street Extension Policy
15-901. Purpose.
15-902. Definitions.
15-903. General provisions for main extension.
15-904. Electric service.
15-905. Street improvement.
15-906. Water and gas service.
Article 10. New Utility Connection Standards
15-1001. Definitions.
15-1002. Certificate of compliance required.
15-1003. Heating and cooling standards.
Article 11. Water Conservation
15-1101. Definitions and classifications.
15-1102. Response to water supply shortage.
15-1103. Restrictions and prohibitions.
15-1104. Promulgation and imposition of regulations.
15-1105. Penalty.
15-1106. Disconnections.
15-1107. Emergency water rates.
Article 12. Solid Waste Regulations
15-1201. Definitions.
15-1202. Collection of solid waste; interference.
15-1203. Duty of owner or occupant; containers; location thereof.
15-1204. Wrapping of garbage.
15-1205. Miscellaneous waste provisions.
15-1206. Hazardous wastes.
15-1207. Ownership of refuse materials:
15-1208. Accumulation of refuse, garbage and other wastes.
15-1209. Burying of refuse.
15-1210. Burning of refuse.
15-1211. Unauthorized disposal.
15-1212. Use of public property prohibited.
15-1213. Unauthorized deposit.
15-1214. Permits.
15-1215. Service fees.
15-1216. Request for service.
15-1217. No refuse; presumption.
15-1218. Partial service; exceptions.
15-1219. Failure to pay bill.
15-1220. Construction areas and special conditions.
15-1221. Accumulation of leaves, brush or other yard wastes.
15-1222. Adopt regulations.
15-1223. Penalty.
Article 13. Utilities Advisory Committee
15-1301. Establishment.
15-1302. Appointment.
15-1303. Term of office.
15-1304. Qualifications.
15-1305. Duties.
15-1306. Compensation.
15-1307. Organization of committee.
15-1308. Meetings.
15-1309. Expenses.
CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
Article 1. Planning Commission
16-101. Appointment; terms.
16-102. Meetings.
16-103. Organization.
16-104. Duties.
16-105. Duties of clerk.
16-106. Simultaneous membership permitted.
Article 2. Board of Zoning Appeals
16-201. Appointment; terms.
16-202. Term; vacancy.
16-203. Powers.
Article 3. Location of Structures And Boxcars
16-301. Illegal act.
16-302. Petition.
16-303. Action on petition.
16-304. Rejection of petition.
Article 4. Flood Damage Prevention
16-401. Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, and Purposes.
16-402. General Provisions.
16-403. Administration.
16-404. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction.
16-405. Floodplain Management Variance Procedures.
16-406. Violations.
16-407. Amendments.
16-408. Definitions.
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
Charter Ordinance No. 12
Charter Ordinance No. 13
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
Charter Ordinance No. 24
Charter Ordinance No. 25
Charter Ordinance No. 27
Charter Ordinance No. 28
Charter Ordinance No. 29
Charter Ordinance No. 30
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
Ordinance No. 2509
Ordinance No. 3153
Ordinance No. 3194
Ordinance No. 3353
Ordinance No. 3393
Ordinance No. 4145
Ordinance No. 4208
Ordinance No. 4249