• CODE OF THE CITY OF CHAPMAN, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 981
    • 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. 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.
      • 1-118. Collection of debts by commercial firm authorized.
      • 1-119. Establishment of Uniform Schedule of Fees and Costs by Resolution.
    • ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY
      • 1-201. Governing body.
      • 1-202. 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. Incorporating 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. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-314. Conflict of interest.
      • 1-315. Employee benefits contribution fund.
    • ARTICLE 4. CITY ADMINISTRATOR
      • 1-401. City administrator.
      • 1-402. Powers, duties and responsibilities of city administrator.
      • 1-403. Orders and reports.
    • 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 custodian.
      • 1-603. Public request for access.
      • 1-604. Facilities for public inspection.
      • 1-605. Procedures for inspection.
      • 1-606. Appointment of official custodian.
      • 1-607. Designation of additional record custodians.
      • 1-608. Duties of custodian.
      • 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 officers.
      • 1-616. Appointment of 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. Interest on time deposits.
    • ARTICLE 8. REVENUE, FINANCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
      • 1-801. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
      • 1-802. Capital improvement fund.
      • 1-803. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
      • 1-804. Economic development incentives.
      • 1-805. City sales tax; 1% for general improvements.
    • ARTICLE 9. ADVISORY BOARDS.
      • 1-901. Advisory Boards; Created.
      • 1-902. Member appointments.
      • 1-903. Ad hoc committees.
      • 1-904. Exempted.
      • 1-905. Adherence to city policy, rules and regulations.
      • 1-906. Funds.
      • 1-907. Contracts.
      • 1-908. Spending.
      • 1-909. Duties.
      • 1-910. Compensation.
  • 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.
    • ARTICLE 2. DOGS AND CATS
      • 2-201. Registration.
      • 2-202. Vaccination.
      • 2-203. Evidence of neutering or spaying.
      • 2-204. Registration fee.
      • 2-205. Dog and cat tags.
      • 2-206. Visiting dogs and cats.
      • 2-207. Running at large.
      • 2-208. Impoundment.
      • 2-209. Procedure upon impoundment.
      • 2-210. Release from impoundment.
      • 2-211. Kennels.
      • 2-212. Kennel licenses.
      • 2-213. Kennel inspection.
      • 2-214. License revocation.
      • 2-215. Confinement of dogs and cats in heat.
      • 2-216. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 3. OTHER ANIMALS
      • 2-301. Exotic animals.
      • 2-302. Potbellied pigs.
      • 2-303. Pigeons.
    • ARTICLE 4. PIT BULL DOGS
      • 2-401. Possession prohibited.
      • 2-402. Exceptions.
      • 2-403. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 3-101. Definitions.
      • 3-102. Restriction on location.
      • 3-103. Consumption on public property.
      • 3-104. Public sale; consumption
      • 3-105. Open container
      • 3-106. Consumption while driving.
      • 3-107. Identification card.
      • 3-108. Underage purchaser.
      • 3-109. Sheeran Park common consumption area.
    • ARTICLE 2. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
      • 3-201. Definition.
      • 3-202. License Issued by City.
      • 3-203. License Required of Retailer.
      • 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.
      • 3-215. Wholesalers and/or Distributors.
      • 3-216. Business Regulations.
      • 3-217. Prohibited Conduct on Premises.
      • 3-218. 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.
    • 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.
    • ARTICLE 8. POSSESSION BY A MINOR
      • 3-801. Permit required.
      • 3-802. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • ARTICLE 1. SKILLED TRADES AND CONTRACTOR LICENSING
      • 4-101. Definitions.
      • 4-102. License required.
      • 4-103. License Requirements and Contents.
      • 4-104. Requirements for contracting license.
      • 4-105. Skilled trade license; required.
      • 4-106. Same; examination requirements.
      • 4-107. Exceptions to education and testing requirements.
      • 4-108. Compliance with Kansas Roofing Registration Act Mandatory.
      • 4-109. Exemptions.
      • 4-110. Expiration and renewal.
      • 4-111. Transfer prohibited.
      • 4-112. License to be Displayed or Produced upon Request.
      • 4-113. Fees.
      • 4-114. Suspension of license.
      • 4-115. Suspension of skilled trade license.
      • 4-116. Revocation.
      • 4-117. Appeal.
      • 4-118. Penalties.
    • ARTICLE 1A. FIRE LIMITS
      • 4-1a01. Fire limits established.
    • ARTICLE 2. BUILDING CODE
      • 4-201. Definitions.
      • 4-202. Uniform building code and international 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.
    • ARTICLE 3. ELECTRICAL CODE
      • 4-301. Definitions.
      • 4-302. Electric code incorporated.
      • 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; posting.
      • 4-314. Request for inspection
      • 4-315. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
      • 4-316. Certificate of approval.
      • 4-317. Connection to installations.
      • 4-318. Reinspection.
      • 4-319. Condemnation; appeal.
      • 4-320. Interference by unauthorized person.
      • 4-321. Electrician or electrical contractors defined.
      • 4-322. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s license required; electrical permits; unlawful acts.
      • 4-323. Same; application; granting.
      • 4-324. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
      • 4-325. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
      • 4-326. Same; insurance exception to bond.
      • 4-327. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
      • 4-328. Work by property owners.
      • 4-329. Approved materials.
      • 4-330. Liability.
      • 4-331. Severability.
    • ARTICLE 4. PLUMBING CODE
      • 4-401. Definition of plumbing.
      • 4-402. International 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; posting.
      • 4-414. Request for inspection.
      • 4-415. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
      • 4-416. Certificate of approval.
      • 4-417. Connection to gas or water supply.
      • 4-418. Condemnation; appeal.
      • 4-419. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
      • 4-420. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s license required; plumbing permits; unlawful acts.
      • 4-421. Same; application; granting.
      • 4-422. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
      • 4-423. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
      • 4-424. Same; insurance exception to bond.
      • 4-425. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
      • 4-426. Excavations.
      • 4-427. Work by property owners.
      • 4-428. Approved materials.
      • 4-429. Liability.
      • 4-430. 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. Display of lanterns.
    • ARTICLE 6. RESERVED
    • ARTICLE 7. BUILDING DEMOLITION
      • 4-701. Permit required.
      • 4-702. Bond required.
      • 4-703. Protective enclosures and barricades.
    • ARTICLE 8. HOUSE NUMBERING
      • 4-801. Numbering required.
      • 4-802. Method of numbering.
      • 4-803. Size of numbers.
      • 4-804. Exception to system.
    • ARTICLE 9. MOBILE HOMES
      • 4-901. Definitions.
      • 4-902. Maintenance of mobile homes.
      • 4-903. Mobile home court permit.
      • 4-904. Application for permit.
      • 4-905. Review of application
      • 4-906. Inspection
      • 4-907. Unsanitary conditions.
      • 4-908. Area unit
      • 4-909. Toilet facilities.
      • 4-910. Garbage cans.
      • 4-911. Sanitary conditons required.
      • 4-912. Register.
      • 4-913. Permit fee.
    • ARTICLE 10. HEATING & COOLING STANDARDS
      • 4-1001. Definitions.
      • 4-1002. New city utility connections; conditions precedent to.
      • 4-1003. Standards imposed.
      • 4-1004. Form, content and filing of certificates of qualification and support statements.
      • 4-1005. Termination of utility connection and service to improperly certified structure; inspection and procedure therefor; appeal therefrom.
    • ARTICLE 11. RESIDENTIAL CODE
      • 4-1101. International residential code incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 12. FUEL GAS CODE
      • 4-1201. International fuel gas code incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 13. ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
      • 4-1301. International energy conservation code incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 14. LIFE SAFETY CODE
      • 4-1401. Life safety code incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 15. MECHANICAL CODE
      • 4-1501. International mechanical code incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 16. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
      • 4-1601. International property maintenance code incorporated.
      • 4-1602. Same; amendments and deletions.
  • 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. AMUSEMENT DEVICES
      • 5-301. Definition
      • 5-302. License required.
      • 5-303. Same; application
      • 5-304. Same; fee.
      • 5-305. Same; revocation; notice and hearing.
      • 5-306. Display of license.
      • 5-307. Transfer of license.
      • 5-308. Term of license.
    • ARTICLE 4. SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS
      • 5-401. Purpose and findings.
      • 5-402. Definitions.
      • 5-403. Classification.
      • 5-404. License required.
      • 5-405. Issuance of license.
      • 5-406. Fees.
      • 5-407. Inspection.
      • 5-408. Expiration of license; denial of renewal.
      • 5-409. Suspension.
      • 5-410. Revocation.
      • 5-411. Judicial review.
      • 5-412. No transfer of license.
      • 5-413. Location restrictions.
      • 5-414. Non-conforming uses; amortization.
      • 5-415. Additional regulations for adult motels.
      • 5-416. Additional regulations for escort agencies.
      • 5-417. Additional regulations for nude model studios
      • 5-418. Additional regulations concerning public nudity.
      • 5-419. Regulations pertaining to exhibition of sexually explicit films and videos.
      • 5-420. Exterior portions of sexually oriented businesses.
      • 5-421. Signage.
      • 5-422. Sale, use, or consumption of alcoholic beverages prohibited.
      • 5-423. Persons younger than eighteen prohibited from entry; attendant required.
      • 5-424. Massages or baths administered by person of opposite sex.
      • 5-425. Hours of operation.
      • 5-426. Exemptions.
      • 5-427. Notices.
      • 5-428. Injunction.
    • ARTICLE 5. SCRAP METAL DEALERS
      • 5-501. Scrap metal dealers; registration required.
      • 5-502. Same; definitions.
      • 5-503. Same; registration; application; fees; penalty.
      • 5-504. Same; issuance of registration; renewal; renewal fees.
      • 5-505. Same; penalty.
      • 5-506. Same; exception.
      • 5-507. Same; issuance; disqualification.
      • 5-508. Same; suspension or revocation of registration.
  • CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. CITY ELECTIONS
      • 6-101. Governing body.
      • 6-102. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
      • 6-103. 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.
      • 7-112. Firemen’s relief association.
    • ARTICLE 2. FIRE PREVENTION
      • 7-201. International fire 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. Same; inspections to discover.
      • 7-212. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
      • 7-213. Same; service of order; records.
    • 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, exception.
      • 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 extinguisher required.
      • 7-313. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
      • 7-314. Authority of fire chief/police chief.
      • 7-315. Banning fireworks.
  • CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • ARTICLES 1-6. RESERVED
    • ARTICLE 7. INSURANCE PROCEEDS FUND
      • 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 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. Payment of fine.
      • 9-109. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
      • 9-110. Failure to appear.
      • 9-111. Court costs and fees.
      • 9-112. Use of commercial debt collection company authorized.
  • 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.
  • CHAPTER XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • ARTICLE 1. UNIFORM OFFENSE CODE
      • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
      • 11-102. Same; modifications.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL PROVISIONS
      • 11-201. Cable television services; taking unlawful.
      • 11-202. Loitering.
      • 11-203. Curfew.
      • 11-204. Loud noises.
      • 11-205. Unlawful use of skateboard.
      • 11-206. Archery Program Exemption.
  • 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. RECREATION COMMISSION
      • 12-201. Parks and Recreation Department Established.
      • 12-202. Staff.
      • 12-203. Facilities and programs.
      • 12-204. Advisory Board established.
      • 12-205. Board appointment and terms.
      • 12-206. Powers and duties.
      • 12-207. Separate funds.
    • ARTICLE 3. CITY LIBRARY
      • 12-301. Library board; membership; appointment.
      • 12-302. Officers of board; meetings.
      • 12-303. Powers and duties.
      • 12-304. Damage to library property.
      • 12-305. Removal of books.
    • ARTICLE 4. INDIAN HILL MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
      • 12-401. Powers and duties.
      • 12-402. Rules and regulations.
      • 12-403. Fees.
    • ARTICLE 5. TREE AND BRUSH DISPOSAL SITE
      • 12-501. Disposal of tree and brush material.
    • ARTICLE 6. CHAPMAN HEALTH AND ACTIVITY PROGRAM (CHAP)
      • 12-601. CHAP program authorized.
      • 12-602. Membership agreements or contracts.
      • 12-603. Terms and forms of membership agreements or contracts.
      • 12-604. Fees.
  • 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, driving over curbs.
      • 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. Grass clippings and leaves.
    • 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. Trimming of trees.
      • 13-307. Costs on tax rolls.
      • 13-308. Injuring trees and shrubs.
      • 13-309. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
      • 13-310. Obstruction; tree, hedge, bush or shrub.
      • 13-311. Tree committee.
    • 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. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
      • 14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
      • 14-104. Deletions.
      • 14-105. Applicable to parking lots, mobile home parks and trailer courts.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
      • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
      • 14-202. One-way streets.
      • 14-203. Through streets; stop or yield before entering.
      • 14-204. Four way stop intersection; established.
      • 14-205. Three way stop intersection; established.
      • 14-206. Two way stop intersection; established.
      • 14-207. One way stop intersection; established.
      • 14-208. Lights on parked vehicles.
      • 14-209. Careless driving.
      • 14-210. Blocking streets at railroad crossings prohibited.
      • 14-211. Emergency snow routes.
      • 14-212. One-way alley intersection in 400 block of Marshall Avenue.
      • 14-213. School crossings.
    • ARTICLE 3. PARKING REGULATIONS
      • 14-301. Parking; time limits.
      • 14-302. No parking anytime.
      • 14-303. Angle parking.
      • 14-304. Truck parking on marshall street.
      • 14-305. Truck tractor and semi-trailer parking.
    • ARTICLE 4. SPEED
      • 14-401. School zones.
      • 14-402. Maximum speed limits.
      • 14-403. Reduced Speed Zone established on East 6th Street.
      • 14-404. Business District designated for speed limit purposes.
    • ARTICLE 5. ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
      • 14-501. Definitions.
      • 14-502. Impounding vehicles.
      • 14-503. Same.
      • 14-504. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
      • 14-505. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
      • 14-506. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
      • 14-507. Hearing.
      • 14-508. Charges constitute a lien.
      • 14-509. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
      • 14-510. Redemption.
      • 14-511. Sale proceeds.
      • 14-512. Statutory procedures.
      • 14-513. Implementation of article.
      • 14-514. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
    • ARTICLE 6. WORK-SITE UTILITY VEHICLES, MICRO UTILITY TRUCKS, AND GOLF CARTS
      • 14-601. Definitions.
      • 14-602. Operation of work-site utility vehicles, micro utility trucks and golf carts.
      • 14-603. Same valid driver’s license required; penalty; duties and responsibilities.
      • 14-604. Insurance required; penalty.
  • CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 15-100. Approval.
      • 15-101. Definition.
      • 15-102. Rules.
      • 15-103. Utility bills.
      • 15-104. Security deposit.
      • 15-105. Connection fee.
      • 15-106. Delinquent accounts.
      • 15-107. Notice; hearing.
      • 15-108. Same; finding.
      • 15-109. Reconnection and service transfer charge.
      • 15-110. Petty cash fund.
      • 15-111. Same; deposits.
      • 15-112. Same; vouchers.
      • 15-113. Payment plan agreements.
      • 15-114. Adjustments to water and sewer bilings.
    • 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. Cross connections prohibited.
      • 15-212. Meters.
      • 15-213. Same; testing.
      • 15-214. Tampering with meter.
      • 15-215. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
      • 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. Water rates.
      • 15-224. Bulk water sales.
      • 15-225. Payment of bills.
      • 15-226. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
      • 15-227. Use during fire.
      • 15-228. Discontinuance of water service.
    • ARTICLE 3. ELECTRICITY
      • 15-301. Application for service.
      • 15-302. All electricity to be metered.
      • 15-303. Connections.
      • 15-304. Cost of installation borne by consumer.
      • 15-305. Services to be installed by licensed operators only.
      • 15-306. Every premises to have separate connection.
      • 15-307. Alternative sources of power.
      • 15-308. Reading meters.
      • 15-309. Taking electricity without authority.
      • 15-310. Repairs; right to discontinue service.
      • 15-311. City clerk to make out bills and supervise collection.
      • 15-312. Discontinuance of electric service.
      • 15-313. Billing dates; delinquency dates.
      • 15-314. Late payment and charges and reconnection fees.
      • 15-315. Disconnection fee.
      • 15-316. Electrical rates.
    • ARTICLE 4. SEWERS
      • 15-401. Definitions.
      • 15-402. Discharges.
      • 15-403. Privy unlawful.
      • 15-404. Connection required.
      • 15-405. Connections outside city limits.
      • 15-406. Private sewer system.
      • 15-407. Same; permit.
      • 15-408. Same; inspection.
      • 15-409. Same; discharges.
      • 15-410. Same; sale by minor.
      • 15-411. Same; additional requirements.
      • 15-412. Same; connection with system.
      • 15-413. Damage to sewers.
      • 15-414. Sewer permit.
      • 15-415. Costs of installation.
      • 15-416. Separate sewers required.
      • 15-417. Use of old building sewers.
      • 15-418. Uniform plumbing code standards.
      • 15-419. Elevation.
      • 15-420. Downspouts not to be connected.
      • 15-421. Connection of building sewer to public sewer.
      • 15-422. Building sewer inspection.
      • 15-423. Street excavations.
      • 15-424. Discharge of surface water to sanitary sewer prohibited.
      • 15-425. Storm sewers; use.
      • 15-426. Prohibited discharges.
      • 15-427. Same; possible harm.
      • 15-428. Sewer service charge.
      • 15-429. Sewer rates for commercial/institutional customers.
    • 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. Closed vehicle.
      • 15-516. Rules and regulations.
      • 15-517. Landfill charge.
      • 15-518. Yard waste disposal charge.
    • ARTICLE 6. CROSS CONNECTIONS
      • 15-601. Purpose.
      • 15-602. Definitions.
      • 15-603. Cross-connection protection requirements.
      • 15-604. Backflow protection device required.
      • 15-605. Backflow Prevention Assemblies
      • 15-606. Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing and Maintenance.
      • 15-607. Administrative Procedures.
      • 15-608. Water Service Termination.
    • ARTICLE 7. WATER DROUGHT/EMERGENCY
      • 15-701. Purpose.
      • 15-702. Definitions.
      • 15-703. Declaration of water watch.
      • 15-704. Declaration of water warning.
      • 15-705. Declaration of water emergency.
      • 15-706. Voluntary conservation measures.
      • 15-707. Mandatory conservation measures.
      • 15-708. Emergency water rates.
      • 15-709. Regulations.
      • 15-710. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
      • 15-711. Emergency termination.
    • ARTICLE 8. RENEWABLE GENERATION AND CONNECTION
      • 15-801. Purpose.
      • 15-802. Definitions.
      • 15-803. Eligibility.
      • 15-804. Interconnection request.
      • 15-805. Electric distribution system impact analysis.
      • 15-806. Feasibility Analysis.
      • 15-807. System Impact Study.
      • 15-808. System upgrades.
      • 15-809. Interconnection agreement.
      • 15-810. Codes and permits.
      • 15-811. Certificate of completion.
      • 15-812. Normal operations.
      • 15-813. Character of service.
      • 15-814. Code requirements.
      • 15-815. Generation facility control.
      • 15-816. Limits specific to single phase generation facilities.
      • 15-817. Limits specific to three phase generation facilities.
      • 15-818. System protection.
      • 15-819. Fault current disconnection.
      • 15-820. Reclosing coordination.
      • 15-821. External generator ac disconnect switch.
      • 15-822. Standards for interconnection, safety and operating reliability.
      • 15-823. Access and inspection by utility.
      • 15-824. Generation facility operation.
      • 15-825. Right to Disconnect Generation Facility.
      • 15-826. Rates and other charges.
      • 15-827. Insurance.
      • 15-828. Limitation of liability and indemnification.
      • 15-829. Effective term and termination rights.
      • 15-830. Termination of any applicable prior agreement.
      • 15-831. Force majeure.
      • 15-832. Standard Forms.
    • ARTICLE 9. RENEWABLE PARALLEL GENERATION ELECTRIC RATE SCHEDULE
      • 15-901. Availability Limitations on System.
      • 15-902. Application.
      • 15-903. Character of Service.
      • 15-904. Rates:
      • 15-905. Minimum Bill.
      • 15-906. Metering.
      • 15-907. Customer Billing.
      • 15-908. Customer Billing Credit.
      • 15-909. Terms and Conditions:
  • CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • ARTICLE 1. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
      • 16-101. City planning commission established.
      • 16-102. Membership.
      • 16-103. Powers, duties.
      • 16-104. Organization; meetings, quorum; records.
      • 16-105. Compensation.
      • 16-106. Removal of members.
    • ARTICLE 2. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
      • 16-201. Board created.
      • 16-202. Vacancy.
      • 16-203. Officers.
      • 16-204. Rules and meetings.
      • 16-205. Powers, duties.
    • ARTICLE 3. ZONING REGULATIONS
      • 16-301. Zoning regulations incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 4. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
      • 16-401. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 5. JOINT CHAPMAN-DICKINSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
      • 16-501. Purpose and jurisdiction.
      • 16-502. Areas of influence.
      • 16-503. Jurisdictional amendments.
      • 16-504. Establishment of planning commission.
      • 16-505. Joint planning commission membership.
      • 16-506. Substantial interest.
      • 16-507. Vacancy.
      • 16-508. Compensation.
      • 16-509. Removal.
      • 16-510. Meetings.
      • 16-511. Officers.
      • 16-512. Subcommittees.
      • 16-513. Powers and duties.
      • 16-514. Procedures.
      • 16-515. Administration.
      • 16-516. Reservation of authority.
      • 16-517. Recommendation and approval.
      • 16-518. Code and regulation amendment.
      • 16-519. Budget.
      • 16-520. Duration.
      • 16-521. Termination.
    • ARTICLE 6. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
      • 16-601. Statutory authorization, findings of fact, and purposes.
      • 16-602. General provisions.
      • 16-603. Administration.
      • 16-604. Provisions for flood hazard reduction.
      • 16-605. Floodplain management variance procedures.
      • 16-606. Violations.
      • 16-607. Amendments
      • 16-608. Definitions
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 553 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 713
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 816
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 841 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 867 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 917 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 918
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 919
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 920
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 9
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • ORDINANCE NO. 768
    • ORDINANCE NO. 842
    • ORDINANCE NO. 852
    • ORDINANCE NO. 866
    • ORDINANCE NO. 889
    • ORDINANCE NO. 914
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1063