• CODE OF THE CITY OF BENTON, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 2022-04
  • 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. Rules and order of business.
    • 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. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-314. Conflict of interest.
    • 1-315. City administrator.
  • Article 4. Oaths and Bonds
    • 1-401. Oath.
    • 1-402. Oaths filed.
    • 1-403. Bonds required.
    • 1-404. Same; premiums.
    • 1-405. Condition of bonds.
    • 1-406. Approval of bonds.
  • Article 5. Open Records
    • 1-501. Policy.
    • 1-502. Record custodians
    • 1-503. Public request for access.
    • 1-504. Facilities for public inspection.
    • 1-505. Procedures for inspection.
    • 1-506. Appointment of official custodians.
    • 1-507. Designation of additional record custodians.
    • 1-508. Duties of custodians.
    • 1-509. Requests to be directed to custodians.
    • 1-510. Fee administration.
    • 1-511. Inspection fee.
    • 1-512. Copying fee.
    • 1-513. Prepayment of fees.
    • 1-514. Payment.
  • Article 6. Investment of Public Funds
    • 1-601. Purpose and goals.
    • 1-602. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
    • 1-603. Definitions.
    • 1-604. Investment of idle funds.
    • 1-605. Procedures and restrictions.
    • 1-606. Custody and safekeeping.
    • 1-607. Sale or transfer.
    • 1-608. Earnings and records.
  • Article 7. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
    • 1-701. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
    • 1-702. Sewer reserve fund.
    • 1-703. Law enforcement trust fund.
    • 1-704. City sales tax; 1% for utility improvements expiring on July 1, 2024.
    • 1-705. City sales tax; 2% for property tax relief, city park and quality of life improvements.
• CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Animal control officer; duty to impound; citation alternative.
    • 2-103. Same; capture/destruction.
    • 2-104. Same; right of entry; unlawful interference.
    • 2-105. Municipal pound established.
    • 2-106. Breaking pound.
    • 2-107. 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. Emergency; proclamation.
    • 2-122. Kennel licenses.
    • 2-123. Same; revocation.
  • 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. Pit Bulls & Other Animals
    • 2-301. Exotic animals.
    • 2-302. Pit bulls.
• 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. Identification card
    • 3-107. Underage purchaser.
  • Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
    • 3-201. Definitions.
    • 3-202. License issued by city.
    • 3-203. License required of retailers.
    • 3-204. Application.
    • 3-205. License application procedures.
    • 3-206. License granted; denied.
    • 3-207. License to be posted.
    • 3-208. License, disqualification.
    • 3-209. Restriction upon location.
    • 3-210. License fee.
    • 3-211. Suspension of license.
    • 3-212. License suspension/revocation by governing body
    • 3-213. Same; appeal.
    • 3-214. Change of location.
    • 3-212. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
    • 3-216. Business regulations.
    • 3-217. Prohibited conduct on premises.
    • 3-218. Sanitary conditions required.
    • 3-219. 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 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Article 1. Building Code
    • 4-101. Definitions.
    • 4-102. Building code incorporated.
    • 4-103. Additional provisions.
    • 4-104. Powers of building inspector.
    • 4-105. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-106. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-107. Building permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-108. Same; application information required.
    • 4-109. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-110. Same; fees.
    • 4-111. Same; posting.
    • 4-112. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-113. Work by property owners.
    • 4-114. Liability.
    • 4-115. Severability.
  • Article 2. Electrical Code
    • 4-201. Definitions.
    • 4-202. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
    • 4-203. Additional provisions.
    • 4-204. Powers of electrical inspector.
    • 4-205. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-206. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-207. Electrical permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-208. Same; application information required.
    • 4-209. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-210. Same; posting
    • 4-211. Work by property owners.
    • 4-212. Approved materials.
    • 4-213. Liability.
    • 4-214. Severability.
    • 4-215. Electrician or electrical contractors defined.
    • 4-216. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s license required; electrical permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-217. Same; application; granting; reciprocity.
    • 4-218. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-219. Insurance.
    • 4-220. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
  • Article 3. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code
    • 4-301. Definition of plumbing.
    • 4-302. International plumbing code incorporated.
    • 4-303. Additional provisions.
    • 4-304. Powers of plumbing inspector.
    • 4-305. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-306. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-307. Plumbing permit required; exception.
    • 4-308. Same; application information required.
    • 4-309. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-310. Same; posting.
    • 4-311. Excavations.
    • 4-312. Work by property owners.
    • 4-313. Approved materials.
    • 4-314. Liability.
    • 4-315. Severability.
    • 4-316. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
    • 4-317. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s license required; plumbing permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-318. Same; application; granting; reciprocity.
    • 4-319. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-320. Insurance.
    • 4-321. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
  • Article 4. Moving Buildings
    • 4-401. Building official; authority.
    • 4-402. Permit required.
    • 4-403. Same; application for permit.
    • 4-404. Same; bond, insurance required.
    • 4-405. Same; fee.
    • 4-406. Reserved.
    • 4-407. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-408. Notice to owners.
    • 4-409. Duty of owners.
    • 4-410. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-411. Display of lanterns.
  • Article 5. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
    • 4-501. Purpose.
    • 4-502. Definitions.
    • 4-503. Public officer; duties.
    • 4-504. Procedure; petition.
    • 4-505. Same; notice.
    • 4-506. Same; publication.
    • 4-507. Same; hearing, order.
    • 4-508. Duty of owner.
    • 4-509. Same; failure to comply.
    • 4-510. Same; make site safe.
    • 4-511. Assessment of costs.
    • 4-512. Immediate hazard.
    • 4-513. Appeals from order.
    • 4-514. Scope of article.
  • Article 6. Fair Housing
    • 4-601. Adoption of fair housing provisions.
    • 4-602. Cooperation with state and federal agencies.
  • Article 7. Numbering Buildings
    • 4-701. Buildings to be numbered.
    • 4-702. East and west base line.
    • 4-703. North and south base line.
    • 4-704. Number system.
    • 4-705. Even and odd numbers.
    • 4-706. City clerk to make determination.
    • 4-707. Site.
    • 4-708. Buildings; numbered.
    • 4-709. Materials to be used.
  • Article 8. Mobile Homes
    • 4-801. Definitions.
    • 4-802. Location of mobile homes.
  • Article 9. Mechanical Code
    • 4-901. International mechanical code incorporated.
    • 4-902. Powers of mechanical inspector.
    • 4-903. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-904. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-905. Liability.
  • Article 10. Lawn Irrigation Systems
    • 4-1001 Lawn Irrigation Systems
• CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
  • Article 1. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
    • 5-101. Definitions.
    • 5-102. License required.
    • 5-103. Same; application required.
    • 5-104. Same; city clerk to issue.
    • 5-105. Regulations.
    • 5-105(1). Same; investigation fee.
    • 5-105(2). Same; investigation and issuance.
    • 5-105(3). Same; fee; exemptions.
    • 5-105(4). Revocation of license.
    • 5-106. Use of streets and sidewalks.
    • 5-107. Disturbing the peace.
  • Article 2. Massage and Bath Businesses
    • 5-201. Definitions
    • 5-202. Prohibitions and unlawful acts.
    • 5-203. Exemptions.
• CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
  • Article 1. City Elections
    • 6-101. Conduct of election.
    • 6-102. Hours of voting.
    • 6-103. Regular city elections.
    • 6-104. Terms of office; commencement of terms of office.
    • 6-105. Oath of Office.
    • 6-106. Nomination Petition.
• CHAPTER 7. FIRE
  • Article 1. Fire Prevention
    • 7-101. International fire code; incorporated.
    • 7-102. Same; enforcement.
    • 7-103. Same; amendments.
    • 7-104. Open burning.
    • 7-105. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
    • 7-106. Stacking of hay or straw.
    • 7-107. Keeping of packing materials.
    • 7-108. Storage of ashes.
    • 7-109. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
    • 7-110. Fire hazards generally.
    • 7-111. Same; inspections to discover.
    • 7-112. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
    • 7-113. Same; service of order; records.
  • Article 2. Fireworks
    • 7-201. Fireworks defined.
    • 7-202. Fireworks prohibited.
    • 7-203. Same; exceptions; discharges.
    • 7-204. Same; exception; sale of fireworks.
    • 7-205. Permit for sale of fireworks required; fee; issuance.
    • 7-206. Permit for public fireworks display required.
    • 7-207. Approved firework.
    • 7-208. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
    • 7-209. Throwing prohibited.
    • 7-210. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
    • 7-211. Retail display of fireworks.
    • 7-212. Fire extinguishers required.
    • 7-213. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
    • 7-214. Authority of police chief.
    • 7-215. Proclamation prohibiting sale and discharge of fireworks.
• CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Article 1. Health Nuisances
    • 8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-102. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-103. Right of entry.
    • 8-104. Notice.
    • 8-105. Same; contents.
    • 8-106. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-107. Abatement.
    • 8-108. Hearing.
    • 8-109. Costs assessed.
  • Article 2. Environmental Code
    • 8-201. Title.
    • 8-202. Legislative finding of fact.
    • 8-203. Purpose.
    • 8-204. Rules of construction.
    • 8-205. Definitions.
    • 8-206. Public officer.
    • 8-207. Enforcement standards.
    • 8-208. Unlawful acts
    • 8-209. Notice
    • 8-210. Penalty.
    • 8-211. Abatement.
    • 8-212. Hearing before governing body.
    • 8-213. Appeals.
    • 8-214. Costs assessed.
    • 8-215. 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.
    • 8-408. Penalty.
  • 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 non-residential).
    • 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. Insurance Proceeds Lien
    • 8-701. Scope and application.
    • 8-702. Lien created.
    • 8-703. Same; encumbrances.
    • 8-704. Same; pro rata basis.
    • 8-705. Procedure.
    • 8-706. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
    • 8-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
    • 8-708. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
    • 8-709. Same; disposition of funds.
    • 8-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
    • 8-711. Insurers; liability.
• CHAPTER 9. MUNICIPAL COURT
  • Article 1. 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. Probation officer.
    • 9-113. Same; assessment.
    • 9-114. Court costs.
• 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.
• CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
  • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
    • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
  • Article 2. Local Regulations
    • 11-201. Curfew; children.
    • 11-202. Same; parents and others.
    • 11-203. Same; suspension of curfew.
    • 11-204. Storage of anhydrous ammonia.
    • 11-205. Fees for false alarms.
    • 11-206. Possession of drug paraphernalia.
    • 11-207. Use or possession of marijuana prohibited.
    • 11-208. Illegal Dumping.
• CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
  • Article 1. City Parks
    • 12-101. City laws extended to park.
    • 12-102. Police jurisdiction over parks.
    • 12-103. Damaging park property.
    • 12-104. Vehicle regulations.
    • 12-105. Hunting.
    • 12-106. Fires.
    • 12-107. Camping prohibited.
    • 12-108. Sanitation.
    • 12-109. Preservation of natural state.
    • 12-110. General regulations.
• CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  • Article 1. Sidewalks
    • 13-101. Permit required.
    • 13-102. Sidewalk grade.
    • 13-103. Same; specifications.
    • 13-104. Same; petition.
    • 13-105. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
    • 13-106. Notice; publication.
    • 13-107. Right of abutting owner.
    • 13-108. Repairs by owner or city.
    • 13-109. Performance, statutory bond.
    • 13-110. Obstructing sidewalks.
    • 13-111. Same; exception.
  • Article 2. Streets
    • 13-201. Excavation permit.
    • 13-202. Same; bond.
    • 13-203. Same; filed.
    • 13-204. Same; barricades.
    • 13-205. Same; unlawful acts.
    • 13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
    • 13-207. Altering drainage.
    • 13-208. Unfinished pavement.
    • 13-209. Using streets.
    • 13-210. Dangerous objects in.
    • 13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
    • 13-212. Discharging water on streets.
    • 13-213. Burning in streets.
    • 13-214. Throwing in streets.
    • 13-215. Hauling loose material.
    • 13-216. Mailboxes prohibited on certain streets.
  • 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. 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 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.
    • 14-104. Speed limit on Main Street.
    • 14-105. Standard traffic ordinance; repeal of sections 114.1 and 114.2.
  • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
    • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • 14-202. Careless driving.
    • 14-203. Traffic emergency.
    • 14-204. Same; notice of traffic emergency; termination.
    • 14-205. Same; removal of parked vehicles.
    • 14-206. Snow removal.
    • 14-207. Truck traffic; prohibited.
    • 14-208. Same; definitions.
    • 14-209. Same; truck parking prohibited.
    • 14-210. Parking unlawful; when.
    • 14-211. Same; impounding vehicle in violation.
    • 14-212. J-Turns.
    • 14-213. Authorization of diagonal parking.
  • 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. Special Purpose Vehicles
    • 14-501. Definitions.
    • 14-502. Operation of special purpose vehicles on city streets; special conditions and restrictions on operation.
    • 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. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
    • 15-106a. 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. Check valves.
    • 15-209. Unauthorized service.
    • 15-210. Meters.
    • 15-211. Same; testing.
    • 15-212. Tampering with meter.
    • 15-213. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
    • 15-214. Disconnection; reconnection charge.
    • 15-215. Utility deposit.
    • 15-216. Interrupt service.
    • 15-217. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-218. Wasting water.
    • 15-219. Water rationing.
    • 15-220. Same; procedure.
    • 15-221. Same; priority use.
    • 15-222. Right of access.
    • 15-223. Rates.
    • 15-224. Payment of bills.
    • 15-225. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-226. Use during fire.
    • 15-227. Cross-connections prohibited.
    • 15-228. Same; protective backflow devices required.
    • 15-229. Same; inspection.
    • 15-230. Same; protection from contaminants.
  • Article 3. Sewers
    • 15-301. Definitions.
    • 15-302. Sewer connection required.
    • 15-303. Permit; connection fee.
    • 15-304. Connection permit; application.
    • 15-305. Costs.
    • 15-306. Sewer connection.
    • 15-307. Sewer for each building.
    • 15-308(1). Same; specifications.
    • 15-308(2). Same.
    • 15-308(3). Same.
    • 15-308(4). Same.
    • 15-308(5). Same.
    • 15-308(6). Same.
    • 15-308(7). Same.
    • 15-309. Sewer excavations; damages.
    • 15-310. Failure to connect.
    • 15-311. Privy unlawful.
    • 15-312. Private sewer system.
    • 15-313. Same; permit.
    • 15-314. Same; inspection.
    • 15-315. Same; discharge.
    • 15-316. Same; additional requirements.
    • 15-317. Disposal of sewage.
    • 15-318. Damage to sewers.
    • 15-319. Natural outlet.
    • 15-320. Standards.
    • 15-321. Old building sewers.
    • 15-322. Mud, grease traps.
    • 15-323. Roof, foundation drains.
    • 15-324. Same; exception.
    • 15-325. Prohibited discharges.
    • 15-326. Bills.
    • 15-327. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
    • 15-328. Sewer service basis of charges.
    • 15-329. Sewer rates and charges.
  • Article 4. Solid Waste
    • 15-401. Definitions.
    • 15-402. Collection.
    • 15-403. Contracts.
    • 15-404. Duty of owner, occupant.
    • 15-405. Containers.
    • 15-406. Bulk Containers.
    • 15-407. Enter private premises.
    • 15-408. Ownership of solid waste.
    • 15-409. Wrapping Garbage.
    • 15-410. Heavy, bulky waste.
    • 15-411. Hazardous materials.
    • 15-412. Prohibited practices.
    • 15-413. Objectionable waste.
    • 15-414. Unauthorized disposal.
    • 15-415. Private collectors; license required.
    • 15-416. Same; application.
    • 15-417. Rules and regulations.
    • 15-418. Failure to secure license.
    • 15-419. Charges.
    • 15-420. Same; fee schedule.
    • 15-421. Billing.
    • 15-422. Same; Delinquent account.
    • 15-423. Recycle Cart.
    • 15-424. Modification of utility charges.
  • Article 5. Water Emergency
    • 15-501. Purpose.
    • 15-502. Definitions.
    • 15-503. Declaration of water watch.
    • 15-504. Declaration of water warning.
    • 15-505. Declaration of water emergency.
    • 15-506. Voluntary conservation measures.
    • 15-507. Mandatory conservation measures.
    • 15-508. Emergency water rates.
    • 15-509. Regulations.
    • 15-510. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
    • 15-511. Emergency termination.
• CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • Article 1. City Planning Commission
    • 16-101. Commission established.
    • 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.
• 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
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISE ORDINANCES
  • Ordinance No. 2000-10 (Electric)
  • Ordinance No. 2003-__ (Telecom)
  • Ordinance No. 2004-07 (Electric)
  • Ordinance No. 2007-03 (Gas)
  • Ordinance No. 2019-07 (Telecom)
  • Ordinance No. 2021-09 (Telecom)