CODE OF THE CITY OF BELLE PLAINE, KANSAS
GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
PREFACE
ORDINANCE NO. 1657
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.
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. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
1-212. Code of ethics.
ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
1-301. Officers and employees.
1-302. City clerk.
1-303. Same; fiscal records.
1-304. Same; seal; oaths.
1-305. Same; withholding agents.
1-306. Assistant city clerk.
1-307. City treasurer.
1-308. City attorney; office; duties.
1-309. City prosecutor; office; duties.
1-310. City engineer.
1-311. City administrator; office; duties.
1-312. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
1-313. Conflict of interest.
ARTICLE 4. PERSONNEL POLICY AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1-401. Personnel policies and guidelines.
ARTICLE 5. OATHS AND BONDS
1-501. Oath; affirmation
1-502. Oaths filed.
1-503. Bonds required.
1-504. Same; premiums.
1-505. Condition of bonds.
1-506. Approval of bonds.
ARTICLE 6. OPEN RECORDS
1-601. Policy.
1-602. Record custodians.
1-603. Local freedom of information officers.
1-604. Public request for access
1-605. Facilities for public inspection.
1-606. Procedures for inspection.
1-607. Appointment of official custodians.
1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
1-609. Designation of additional record custodians
1-610. Duties of custodians.
1-611. Requests to be directed to custodians.
1-612. Fee administration
1-613. Inspection fee.
1-614. Copying fee.
1-615. Prepayment of fees.
1-616. Payment.
ARTICLE 7. INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS
1-701. Purpose and goals.
1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
1-703. Definitions.
1-704. Investment of idle funds.
1-705. Procedures and restrictions.
1-706. Custody and safekeeping.
1-707. Sale or transfer.
1-708. Interest on time deposits.
ARTICLE 8. LAND BANK
1-801. Purpose.
1-802. Definitions.
1-803. Land Bank Board of Trustees; Appointment, Terms and Dissolution.
1-804. Land Bank Board of Trustees; Powers and Duties.
1-805. Land Bank; Operational Requirements.
1-806. Land Bank; Organization.
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.
2-114. Death of animals.
2-115. Vicious animals.
2-115(1). Same; regulations.
2-115(2). Same; exceptions.
2-116. Running at large.
2-117. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
2-118. Redemption of impounded animals.
2-119. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
2-120. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
2-121. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
2-122. Vehicular accidents involving animals
2-123. Emergency; proclamation
2-124. Kennel licenses.
ARTICLE 2. DOGS AND CATS
2-201. Registration and vaccination required fee.
2-202. Dog and cat tags.
2-203. Same; counterfeit tag.
2-204. Evidence of vaccination
2-205. Visiting dogs and cats.
2-206. Running at large; fine.
2-207. Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee.
2-208. Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
2-209. Confinement of animals in heat.
2-210. Muzzling.
2-211. Tethering.
ARTICLE 3. OTHER ANIMALS
2-301. Exotic animals.
2-302. Swine, hogs and potbelly pigs.
2-303. Domestic fowl.
CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
3-101. Definitions.
3-102. Restriction on location.
3-103. Minors on premises.
3-104. Consumption on public property.
3-105. Public sale; consumption.
3-106. Open container.
3-107. Consumption while driving.
3-108. Identification card.
3-109. Underage purchaser.
ARTICLE 2. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
3-201. License issued by the city.
3-202. License required of retailer.
3-203. Application.
3-204. License application procedures.
3-205. License granted; denied.
3-206. License to be posted.
3-207. License, disqualification.
3-208. Restriction upon location.
3-209. License fee.
3-210. Suspension of license.
3-211. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
3-212. Same; appeal.
3-213. Change of location.
3-214. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
3-215. Business regulations.
3-216. Prohibited conduct on premises.
3-217. Sanitary conditions required.
ARTICLE 3. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
3-301. State license required.
3-302. Occupational tax.
3-303. Posting of receipt.
3-304. Hours of sale.
3-305. Business regulations.
3-306. Restrictions on location.
ARTICLE 4. PRIVATE CLUBS
3-401. License required.
3-402. License fee.
3-403. Business regulations
3-404. Prohibited conduct on premises.
ARTICLE 5. DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
3-501. License required.
3-502. License fee.
3-503. Business regulations.
3-504. Prohibited conduct on premises.
ARTICLE 6. CATERERS
3-601. License required.
3-602. License fee.
3-603. Business regulations.
3-604. Notice to chief of police.
ARTICLE 7. TEMPORARY PERMITS
3-701. Permit required.
3-702. Permit fee.
3-703. City temporary permit.
3-704. Permit regulations.
CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
ARTICLE 1. FIRE LIMITS
4-101. Fire limits.
4-102. Incombustible walls and roofs in fire limits.
4-103. Permissible structures in fire limits.
4-104. Roofs.
4-105. Repairing frame buildings in fire limits.
ARTICLE 2. BUILDING CODE
4-201. Definitions.
4-202. 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.
4-218. Inspection fee.
4-219. Builder or building contractor defined.
4-220. Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts.
4-221. Same; application; granting.
4-222. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
4-223. Builder’s or building contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
4-224. Insurance.
4-225. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
4-226. Work by property owners.
4-227. Liability.
4-228. Severability.
ARTICLE 3. ELECTRICAL CODE
4-301. Definitions.
4-302. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
4-303. Additional provisions.
4-304. Building official; authority.
4-305. Electrical inspector; appointment.
4-306. Same; duties.
4-307. Same; powers.
4-308. Same; right of entry.
4-309. Clarification; modification.
4-310. Electrical permit required; application; approval.
4-311. Same; application information required.
4-312. Same; plans and specifications.
4-313. Same; fees.
4-314. Same; posting.
4-315. Request for inspection.
4-316. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
4-317. Inspection fee.
4-318. Certificate of approval.
4-319. Connection to installations.
4-320. Reinspection.
4-321. Condemnation; appeal.
4-322. Interference by unauthorized person.
4-323. Electrician or electrical contractors defined.
4-324. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s license required; electrical permits; unlawful acts.
4-325. Same; application; granting.
4-326. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
4-327. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
4-328. Insurance.
4-329. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
4-330. Work by property owners.
4-331. Approved materials.
4-332. Liability.
4-333. Severability
ARTICLE 4. PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTING CODE
4-401. Definition of plumbing.
4-402. Uniform plumbing code incorporated.
4-403. Additional provisions.
4-404. Building official; authority.
4-405. Plumbing inspector; appointment.
4-406. Same; duties.
4-407. Same; powers.
4-408. Same; right of entry.
4-409. Clarification; modification
4-410. Plumbing permit required; exception.
4-411. Same; application information required.
4-412. Same; plans and specifications.
4-413. Same; fees.
4-414. Same; posting.
4-415. Request for inspection.
4-416. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
4-417. Inspection fee.
4-418. Certificate of approval.
4-419. Connection to gas or water supply.
4-420. Condemnation; appeal.
4-421. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
4-422. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s license required; plumbing permits; unlawful acts.
4-423. Same; application; granting.
4-424. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
4-425. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved.
4-426. Insurance.
4-427. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts
4-428. Excavations
4-429. Work by property owners.
4-430. Approved materials.
4-431. Liability.
4-432. Severability.
ARTICLE 5. MOVING BUILDINGS
4-501. Building official; authority.
4-502. Permit required.
4-503. Same: application for permit.
4-504. Same; bond, insurance required.
4-505. Same; fee.
4-506. Contractor; license required; fee.
4-507. Route; duties of building official.
4-508. Notice to owners.
4-509. Duty of owners.
4-510. Interfering with poles; wires.
4-511. Display of lanterns.
ARTICLE 6. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
4-601. Purpose.
4-602. Definitions.
4-603. Enforcing officer; duties.
4-604. Procedure; petition.
4-605. Same; notice.
4-606. Same; publication.
4-607. Same; hearing, order.
4-608. Duty of owner.
4-609. Same; failure to comply.
4-610. Same; make site safe.
4-611. Assessment of costs.
4-612. Immediate hazard.
4-613. Appeals from order.
4-614. Scope of article.
ARTICLE 7. NUMBERING BUILDINGS
4-701. Numbering buildings.
4-702. Same; manufactured home parks.
CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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. Definitions.
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. SALVAGE OR STORAGE YARD
5-401. Rules and regulations.
5-402. Exceptions.
5-403. Definitions.
CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
ARTICLE 1. CITY ELECTIONS
6-101. Conduct of election.
6-102. Hours of voting.
6-103. Election; governing body.
6-104. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
6-105. Candidacy.
CHAPTER VII. FIRE
ARTICLE 1. FIRE DEPARTMENT
7-101. City fire department established.
7-102. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
7-103. Same; fire hose.
7-104. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
7-105. False alarm.
ARTICLE 2. FIRE PREVENTION
7-201. Fire prevention code incorporated
7-202. Same; enforcement.
7-203. Same; amendments.
7-204. Open burning.
7-205. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
7-206. Stacking of hay or straw.
7-207. Keeping of packing materials.
7-208. Storage of ashes.
7-209. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
7-210. Fire hazards generally.
7-211. 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; waiver of fee.
7-306. Permit for public fireworks display required.
7-307. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
7-308. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
7-309. Throwing prohibited.
7-310. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
7-311. Retail display of fireworks.
7-312. Fire extinguishers required.
7-313. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
7-314. Authority of Police Chief and/or Sumner County Fire District #9 Fire Chief.
ARTICLE 4. LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS EQUIPMENT
7-401. Definitions.
7-402. Equipment; standards; installation.
7-403. Permit required.
7-404. Container size.
7-405. Container design.
7-406. Container markings.
7-407. Location.
7-408. Spacing of containers.
7-409. Labels.
7-410. Fencing.
7-411. Lighting.
7-412. Fire protection.
7-413. Sources of ignition.
7-414. Handling and dispensing.
7-415. Transfer personnel.
7-416. Abandonment of equipment
7-417. Tank trucks.
7-418. Vehicle fuel systems.
CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
ARTICLE 1. HEALTH NUISANCES
8-101. Nuisances unlawful, defined.
8-102. Public officer.
8-103. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-104. Right of entry.
8-105. Order of violation.
8-106. Same; contents.
8-107. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-108. Abatement.
8-109. Hearing.
8-110. 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. Order of violation.
8-210. Penalty.
8-211. Abatement.
8-212. Hearing.
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. Order of violation.
8-308. Same; contents.
8-309. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-310. Abatement.
8-311. Disposition of vehicle; recovery 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 (nonresidential).
8-511. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
8-512. Notice of violations; procedures.
8-513. Public officer: authority.
8-514. Governing body; authority.
8-515. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
8-516. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
8-517. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
8-518. Governing body; appeals.
8-519. Right of petition.
ARTICLE 6. RODENT CONTROL
8-601. Definitions.
8-602. Building maintenance.
8-603. Notice to ratstop; when city to do work.
8-604. Failure to comply.
8-605. Replace rat-stoppage
8-606. Notice to eradicate rats.
8-607. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
8-608. Inspections.
ARTICLE 7. EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO HARMFUL RELEASES
8-701. Definitions.
8-702. Strict liability.
8-703. Recovery of expenses.
8-704. Conflict with state or federal laws.
8-705. Notification and penalty.
ARTICLE 8. INSURANCE PROCEEDS LIEN
8-801. Scope and application.
8-802. Lien created.
8-803. Same; encumbrances.
8-804. Same; pro rata basis.
8-805. Procedure.
8-806. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
8-807. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
8-808. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
8-809. Same; disposition of funds.
8-810. Effect upon insurance policies.
8-811. Insurers; liability.
CHAPTER IX. MUNICIPAL COURT
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
9-101. Municipal court established.
9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
9-103. Time and place of sessions.
9-104. Municipal judge; appointment.
9-105. Same; absence; vacancy; pro tem.
9-106. Same; powers and duties.
9-107. Same; salary.
9-108. Court clerk.
9-109. Payment of fine.
9-110. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
9-111. Failure to appear.
9-112. Court and administration fees.
CHAPTER X. POLICE
ARTICLE 1. POLICE DEPARTMENT
10-101. Police department.
10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
10-103. Rules and regulations.
ARTICLE 2. PROPERTY IN POLICE CUSTODY
10-201. Regulations.
10-202. Disposition.
10-203. Same; exempt property.
10-204. Claiming property.
10-205. Proof of ownership.
10-206. Auction.
ARTICLE 3. POLICE FEES
10-301. Fee for police responses to party.
10-302. Initial police responses to parties, gatherings or events.
10-303. Subsequent police responses to parties, gatherings or events; liability.
10-304. Cost; collection.
ARTICLE 4. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
10-401. Civil defense.
10-402. Civil defense director.
10-403. Civil defense corps; general.
10-404. Divisions of the civil defense corps.
10-405. Council of civil defense.
10-406. Volunteers.
10-407. Prohibited acts.
10-408. Emergency measure.
CHAPTER XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
ARTICLE 1. UNIFORM OFFENSE CODE
11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
11-102. Amendment; vapor product use by minors.
ARTICLE 2. LOCAL PROVISIONS
11-201. Wasting utilities.
11-202. Disturbance of religious assemblies.
11-203. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
11-204. Window peeping.
11-205. Urinating upon public or private property.
11-206. Electric fence.
11-207. Skateboards, roller skates, and similar devices.
11-208. Curfew; children.
11-209. Littering.
11-210. Loud noise.
11-211. Engine braking noise prohibited.
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. PARK ADVISORY BOARD
12-201. Park advisory board established.
12-202. Membership.
12-203. Appointment.
12-204. Removal.
12-205. Advisory body.
12-206. Meetings.
12-207. Agenda.
12-208. Special meetings.
12-209. Quorum.
12-210. Meetings; rules.
12-211. Officers.
12-212. Elections.
12-213. Duties.
ARTICLE 3. COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD
12-301. Community center board.
12-302. Membership.
12-303. Appointment and terms.
12-304. Attendance and removal.
12-305. Purpose.
12-306. Meetings.
12-307. Agendas and notice.
12-308. Special meetings.
12-309. Quorum.
12-310. Rules of order.
12-311. Officers.
12-312. Annual election of officers.
12-313. Duties and responsibilities.
CHAPTER XIII. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
ARTICLE 1. SIDEWALKS
13-101. Permit required.
13-102. Sidewalk grade.
13-103. Same; specifications.
13-104. Same; petition.
13-105. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
13-106. Notice; publication.
13-107. Right of abutting owner.
13-108. Repairs by owner or city.
13-109. Performance, statutory bond.
13-110. Obstructing sidewalks.
13-111. Same; exception.
ARTICLE 2. STREETS
13-201. Excavation permit.
13-202. Same; bond.
13-203. Same; filed.
13-204. Same; barricades.
13-205. Same; unlawful acts.
13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
13-207. Altering drainage.
13-208. Unfinished pavement.
13-209. Using streets.
13-210. Dangerous objects 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. Culverts.
13-217. Parking or placement of vehicles, boats, trailers, campers, or recreational vehicle (RV) for more than five- 24 hour consecutive days; penalty; abatement of nuisance
13-218. Storing or placement of unsightly contents on or inside a vehicle or trailer located on a city street.
ARTICLE 3. TREES AND SHRUBS
13-301. Definitions.
13-302. City tree board.
13-303. Street tree species to be planted.
13-304. Spacing.
13-305. Distance from the curb and sidewalk.
13-306. Distance from street corners and fireplugs.
13-307. Utilities.
13-308. Public tree care.
13-309. Diseased trees; determination.
13-310. Same; notice served.
13-311. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
13-312. Same; prevent spread of disease.
13-313. Dangerous, dead or diseased trees on private property.
13-314. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
13-315. Costs on tax rolls.
13-316. Injuring trees and shrubs.
13-317. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
13-318. Tree topping.
13-319. Removal of stumps.
13-320. Interference with city tree board.
13-321. Arborists license and bonds.
13-322. Review by the council.
ARTICLE 4. SNOW AND ICE
13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
13-402. Same; exception; alternate remedy.
13-403. Same; penalty.
13-404. Removal may be made by city.
13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
CHAPTER XIV. TRAFFIC
ARTICLE 1. STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
14-101. Incorporating standard traffic ordinance.
14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
14-104. Supplement to the standard traffic ordinance.
ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
14-202. Careless driving.
14-203. Same; penalty.
14-204. Parking on certain streets.
ARTICLE 3. SPECIAL USE VEHICLES
14-301. Operation of golf carts.
14-302. Operation of work-site utility vehicle, micro utility truck, side-by-side utility vehicle.
14-303. Valid driver’s license required; Penalty.
14-304. Definition.
14-305. Insurance required; Penalty.
13-306. Registration and license; Fee; Application; Inspection; Penalty.
14-307. Penalty.
14-308. Display of slow moving vehicle emblem.
14-309. Vehicles prohibited.
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. TRUCK ROUTES
14-501. Definitions.
14-502. Application.
14-503. Street prohibitions.
14-504. Truck travel prohibited.
14-505. Reserved.
14-506. Reserved.
14-507. Weigh-in authorized.
ARTICLE 6. ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
14-601. Definitions.
14-602. Impounding vehicles.
14-603. Storage.
14-604. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
14-605. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
14-606. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
14-607. Hearing.
14-608. Charges constitute a lien.
14-609. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
14-610. Redemption.
14-611. Sale proceeds.
14-612. Statutory procedures.
14-613. Implementation of article.
14-614. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
15-101. Definition.
15-102. Delinquent accounts.
15-103. Notice; hearing.
15-104. Same; finding.
15-105. Utility deposit.
15-106. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
15-107. Landlord liability.
15-108. Petty cash fund.
15-109. Same; deposits.
15-110. Same; vouchers.
15-111. Discontinuance of utility services.
ARTICLE 2. WATER
15-201. Superintendent of water and sewage.
15-202. Regulations.
15-203. Service not guaranteed.
15-204. Service connections required.
15-205. Application for service.
15-206. City to make connections.
15-207. Connection fees.
15-208. Curb cocks.
15-209. Check valves.
15-210. Unauthorized service.
15-211. Meters.
15-212. Same; testing.
15-213. Tampering with meter.
15-214. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
15-215. Disconnection, reconnection, processing charge.
15-216. Landlord right to continue water services.
15-217. Interrupt service.
15-218. Prohibited acts.
15-219. Wasting water.
15-220. Right of access.
15-221. Rates.
15-222. Payment of bills.
15-223. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
15-224. Use during fire.
15-225. Cross-connections prohibited.
15-226. Same; protective backflow devices required.
15-227. Same; inspection.
15-228. Same; protection from contaminants.
ARTICLE 4. SEWERS
15-401. Definitions.
15-402. Sewer connection required.
15-403. Permit; connection fee.
15-404. Application.
15-405. Costs.
15-406. Sewer connection.
15-407. Sewer for each building.
15-408(1). Same; specifications.
15-408(2). Same.
15-408(3). Same.
15-408(4). Same.
15-408(5). Same.
15-408(6). Same.
15-408(7). Same.
15-409. Sewer excavations: damages.
15-410. Failure to connect.
15-411. Privy unlawful.
15-412. Private sewer system.
15-413. Same; permit.
15-414. Same; inspection.
15-415. Same; discharge.
15-416. Same; additional requirements.
15-417. Disposal of sewage.
15-418. Damage to sewers.
15-419. Natural outlet.
15-420. Standards.
15-421. Old building sewers.
15-422. Mud, grease traps.
15-423. Roof, foundation drains.
15-424. Same; exception.
15-425. Prohibited discharges.
15-426. Same; determination of superintendent.
15-427. Same; action of superintendent.
15-428. Preliminary treatment.
15-429. Industrial wastes.
15-430. City inspections.
15-431. Stormwater.
15-432. Bills.
15-433. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
15-434. Sewer user charges.
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. Collection of solid waste.
15-516. Closed vehicle.
15-517. Rules and regulations.
15-518. Frequency of collection.
15-519. Charges.
15-520. Billing.
15-521. Same; delinquent account.
15-522. Miscellaneous waste.
15-523. Distributing containers.
15-524. Improper containers.
15-525. Rocks, dirt, etc.
15-526. Request for service.
15-527. Partial service.
15-528. Service fees; exceptions.
15-529. Prohibited practices.
15-530. Severability.
ARTICLE 6. WATER CONSERVATION
15-601. Purpose.
15-602. Definitions.
15-603. Declaration of water watch.
15-604. Declaration of water warning.
15-605. Declaration of water emergency.
15-606. Voluntary conservation measures.
15-607. Mandatory conservation measures.
15-608. Emergency water rates.
15-609. Regulations.
15-610. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
15-611. Emergency termination
15-612. Severability.
CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
ARTICLE 1. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
16-101. Commission re-establishment.
16-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
16-103. Meetings, officers and records.
16-104. Powers and duties.
16-105. Construction of public facility or utility in conformance with comprehensive plan, approval or disapproval of planning commission; effect.
16-106. Board of zoning appeals.
16-107. Additional powers and duties.
16-108. Budget of expenditures.
16-109. Comprehensive development plan.
ARTICLE 2. ZONING REGULATIONS
16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
16-202. Zoning map.
ARTICLE 3. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
16-301. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
ARTICLE 4. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
16-401. Incorporation of floodplain management zoning ordinance.
APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1(1)
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1(2)
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2
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(1)
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 12(2)
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 13
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 14
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 15
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 16
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 17
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 18
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 19
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 20
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
ORD. NO. 1589 (GAS)
ORD. NO. 1606 (TELECOM)
ORD. NO. 1625 (TELECOM)
ORD. NO. 1626 (TELECOM)
ORD. NO. 1648 (ELECTRIC)
ORD. NO. 1692 (TELECOM)
APPENDIX C – STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE (2024, as amended by Ord. 1702)
ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1. Definitions.
ARTICLE 2. SCOPE OF ORDINANCE
Sec. 2. Provisions of Ordinance Refer to Vehicles Upon the Streets and Highways; Exceptions.
Sec. 3. Emergency, Temporary and
Sec. 4. Authority of Police.
ARTICLE 3. OBEDIENCE TO AND EFFECT OF TRAFFIC LAWS
Sec. 5. Required Obedience to Traffic Laws.
Sec. 6. Obedience to Authorized Persons Directing Traffic.
Sec. 6.1. Road Construction Zone.
Sec. 7. Persons Riding Animals or Driving Animal-Drawn Vehicles.
Sec. 8. Persons Working On Highways; Exceptions.
Sec. 9. Public Officers and Employees to Obey Ordinance; Exceptions.
Sec. 10. Authorized Emergency Vehicles.
Sec. 10.1 Funeral Processions.
ARTICLE 4. TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS
Sec. 11. Manual and specifications for traffic control
Sec. 12. Obedience to and Required Traffic-Control Devices
Sec. 13. Traffic-Control Signal Legend.
Sec. 13.1. Traffic Control Signal Preemption Devices.
Sec. 14. Pedestrian-Control Signals.
Sec. 15. Flashing Signals.
Sec. 16. Lane-Direction-Control Signals.
Sec. 17. Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals or Markings.
Sec. 18. Interference With Official Traffic-Control Devices or Railroad Signs or Signals.
Sec. 19. Designation of Crosswalks and Safety Zones.
Sec. 20. Play Streets.
Sec. 21. Traffic Lanes.
ARTICLE 5. ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS; DUTIES
Sec. 22. Provisions of Article Apply Throughout City.
Sec. 23. Accident Involving Death or Personal Injuries; Duties of Drivers, Reports; Penalties.
Sec. 24. Reserved for Future Use.
Sec. 25. Duty of Driver to Give Certain Information after Accident; Failure to Provide Proof of Liability Insurance or Financial Security; Duty to Render Aid after Accident; Proof of Liability Insu...
Sec. 26. Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle or Other Property.
Sec. 26.1. Removal of Vehicle From Roadway After Accident.
Sec. 27. Reserved for Future Use.
Sec. 28. False Reports.
ARTICLE 6. SERIOUS TRAFFIC OFFENSES
Sec. 29. Reckless Driving; Penalties.
Sec. 30. Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs; Penalties.
Sec. 30.1. Driving Commercial Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs; Penalties.
Sec. 30.2. Preliminary Breath Test.
Sec. 30.2.1. Reserved for Future Use.
Sec. 30.3. Ignition Interlock Devices; Tampering.
Sec. 30.4. Impounded Motor Vehicle; Disposition; When.
Sec. 30.5. Commercial Driver’s Licenses; Diversion Agreements Not Allowed.
Sec. 31. Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer.
ARTICLE 7. SPEED REGULATIONS
Sec. 32. Speed Limitations; Basic Rule.
Sec. 33. Maximum speed limits.
Sec. 33.1. Special Speed Limitations Applicable to Certain Vehicles and Portions of Highways; Powers of Secretary and Local Authorities; Violations, Evidence of Safe Speed.
Sec. 34. Minimum Speed Regulation.
Sec. 35. Special Speed Limitation on Motor-Driven Cycle.
Sec. 36. Charging Speed Violations.
Sec. 37. Racing on Highways.
ARTICLE 8. DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY; OVERTAKING AND PASSING; USE OF ROADWAY
Sec. 38. Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions.
Sec. 38.1. Driving in Defiles or Canyons.
Sec. 39. Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions.
Sec. 40. Overtaking a Vehicle or Bicycle on the Left.
Sec. 40.1 Passing a Stationary Waste Collection Vehicle.
Sec. 40.2 Passing a Stationary Authorized Utility or Telecommunications Vehicle.
Sec. 41. When Passing on the Right is Permitted.
Sec. 42. Limitations on Overtaking on the Left.
Sec. 43. Further Limitations on Driving on Left of Center of Roadway.
Sec. 44. No-Passing Zones.
Sec. 45. One-Way Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands.
Sec. 46. Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic.
Sec. 47. Following Too Closely.
Sec. 48. Driving on Divided Highways; Left and U Turns; Controlled-Access Highways. No person shall:
ARTICLE 9. TURNING AND STARTING AND SIGNALS ON STOPPING AND TURNING
Sec. 49. Turning.
Sec. 50. Right, Left and U Turns at Intersections: Obedience To.
Sec. 51. U Turns; Where Prohibited.
Sec. 52. Turning on Curve or Crest of Grade Prohibited.
Sec. 53. Starting Parked Vehicle.
Sec. 54. Turning Movements and Required Signals.
Sec. 55. Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps.
Sec. 56. Methods of Giving Signals.
ARTICLE 10. RIGHT-OF-WAY
Sec. 57. Vehicles Approaching or Entering Intersection.
Sec. 58. Vehicle Turning Left.
Sec. 59. Stop Signs and Yield Signs.
Sec. 60. Vehicle Entering Roadway.
Sec. 61. Operation of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicles.
Sec. 61.1. Passing When Near Stationary Authorized Emergency Vehicle.
Sec. 62. Highway Construction and Maintenance.
ARTICLE 11. PEDESTRIANS
Sec. 63. Pedestrians; Obedience to Traffic-Control Devices and Traffic Regulations.
Sec. 64. Pedestrians’ Right-of-Way in Crosswalks; Control Signals.
Sec. 64.1. School Crossing Guard; Disobeying.
Sec. 65. Crossing at Other Than Crosswalks; Jaywalking.
Sec. 66. Drivers to Exercise Due Care.
Sec. 67. Pedestrians to Use Right Half of Crosswalks.
Sec. 68. Pedestrians on Highways.
Sec. 69. Pedestrians Soliciting Rides or Business.
Sec. 70. Driving Through Safety Zone Prohibited.
Sec. 71. Pedestrians Right-of-Way on Sidewalks.
Sec.72. Pedestrians Yield to Authorized Emergency Vehicles.
Sec. 73. Blind Pedestrian Right-of-Way.
Sec. 74. Pedestrian Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs.
Sec. 75. Bridge or Railroad Signals.
ARTICLE 12. SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED
Sec. 76. Obedience to Signal Indicating Approach of Train.
Sec. 77. All Vehicles Must Stop at Certain Railroad Grade Crossings.
Sec. 78. Certain Vehicles Must Stop at All Railroad Grade Crossings.
Sec. 79. Moving Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossing.
Sec. 80. Emerging from Alley or Private Driveway or Building.
Sec. 81. Overtaking and Passing School Bus.
Sec. 82. Overtaking and Passing Church Bus or Day Care Program Bus.
ARTICLE 13. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
Sec. 83. Stopping, Standing or Parking Outside Business or Residence Districts.
Sec. 84. Officers Authorized to Remove Vehicles.
Sec. 85. Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in
Sec. 86. Stopping or Parking on Roadways.
Sec. 87. Accessible Parking.
Sec. 87.1. Accessible Parking; Revoked or Suspended Devices.
Sec. 88. Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited.
Sec. 89. Stall Parking.
Sec. 90. Blocking Traffic; Narrow Streets; Stopping;When.
Sec. 91. Parking On Narrow Streets; Signs.
Sec. 92. Parking in Alley.
Sec. 93. Parking Disabled and Other Vehicles.
Sec. 94. Parking Adjacent to Schools; Signs.
Sec. 95. Stopping or Parking in Hazardous or Congested Places; Signs.
Sec. 96. Parking Prohibited at All Times in Designated Places.
Sec. 97. Limited Time Parking Zones.
Sec. 98. Commercial and Delivery Vehicles: Loading and Unloading; Blocking Traffic; Removal of Vehicle; Duty of Police Department.
Sec. 99. Loading, Unloading or Special Zones.
Sec. 100. Citation on Illegally Parked Vehicles.
Sec. 101. Failure to Comply With Traffic Citation Attached to Parked Vehicle.
Sec. 102. Presumption in Reference to Illegal Parking.
ARTICLE 14. MISCELLANEOUS RULES
Sec. 103. Using Headphones in Vehicles.
Sec. 104. Inattentive Driving.
Sec. 105. Allowing Use of Motor Vehicle in Violation of K.S.A. 8-1014.
Sec. 105.1. Criminal Penalties for Violation of Size and Weight Laws; Exceptions.
Sec. 105.2. Width of Vehicles and Loads thereon.
Sec. 105.3. Loads on Passenger Vehicles Extending to Either Side.
Sec. 105.4. Projecting Loads to the Front and Rear.
Sec. 106. Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage.
Sec. 107. Unattended Motor Vehicle; Ignition; Key and Brakes.
Sec. 108. Obstruction of Driver’s View or Driving Mechanism.
Sec. 109. Coasting.
Sec. 109.1. Motorized Skateboards.
Sec. 110. Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited.
Sec. 111. Crossing Fire Hose.
Sec. 112. Putting Glass, Etc. on Highway Prohibited.
Sec. 112.1. Littering from a Motor Vehicle.
Sec. 113. Stop When Traffic Obstructed.
Sec. 114. Snowmobile Operation Limited.
Sec. 114.1. Unlawful Operation of All-Terrain Vehicle.
Sec. 114.2. Unlawful Operation of a Micro Utility Truck.
Sec. 114.3. Unlawful Operation of Low-Speed Vehicle.
Sec. 114.4. Unlawful Operation of a Golf Cart.
Sec. 114.5. Unlawful Operation of a Work-Site Utility Vehicle.
Sec. 115. Unlawful Riding on Vehicles; Persons 14 Years of Age and Older.
Sec. 116. Driving Upon Sidewalk.
Sec. 117. Limitations on Backing.
Sec. 118. Driving Through or On Private Property to Avoid
Sec. 119. Parades and Processions.
Sec. 120. Driving through Procession.
Sec. 121. Military Forces.
Sec. 122. Street Barriers.
Sec. 123. Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors.
Sec. 124. Riding in House Trailer or Mobile or Manufactured Home Prohibited.
Sec. 125. Driving Across Lawns, Sidewalks, Yards, Crops, Etc.
Sec. 126. Removal of Traffic Hazards.
Sec. 126.1. Obstructing License Plates.
Sec. 126.1.1 Display of License Plate.
Sec. 126.2. Use of Wireless Communication Devices.
ARTICLE 15. OPERATION OF BICYCLES, MOTORIZED BICYCLES, LOW POWER CYCLES AND PLAY VEHICLES
Sec. 127. Effect of Regulations.
Sec. 128. Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Riding Bicycles.
Sec. 129. Riding on Bicycles; Seats; Riders Limited.
Sec. 130. Clinging to Vehicles.
Sec. 131. Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths.
Sec. 132. Carrying Articles.
Sec. 133. Lamps and Other Equipment on Bicycles.
Sec. 134. Application of Sec. 127 to Sec. 133 to Motorize Bicycles.
Sec. 135. Electric-Assisted Bicycles, Traffic Law Application.
Sec. 135.1. Electric-Assisted Scooters, Traffic Law Application.
Sec. 136. Use of Coasters, Roller Skates and Similar Devices Restricted.
ARTICLE 16. SPECIAL RULES FOR MOTORCYCLES
Sec. 137. Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Operating Motorcycles.
Sec. 138. Riding on Motorcycles.
Sec. 139. Operating Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic.
Sec. 140. Clinging to Other Vehicles.
Sec. 141. Motorcycle Seat and Footrests.
Sec. 142. Equipment for Motorcycle Operator or Rider.
ARTICLE 17. LIGHTS, BRAKES, HORNS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
Sec. 143. Scope and Effect of Regulations.
Sec. 144. When Lighted Lamps Required; Visibility Distance and Mounted Height of Lamps.
Sec. 145. Visibility Distance and Mounted Height of Lamps.
Sec. 146. Head Lamps on Motor Vehicles.
Sec. 147. Tail Lamps.
Sec. 148. Reflectors.
Sec. 149. Stop Lamps and Turn Signals.
Sec. 150. Application of Succeeding Sections.
Sec. 151. Additional Equipment Required on Certain Vehicles.
Sec. 151.1. Air-conditioning Equipment.
Sec. 152. Color of Clearance Lamps, Identification Lamps, Side Marker Lamps, Backup Lamps and Reflectors.
Sec. 153. Mounting of Reflectors, Clearance Lamps and Side Marker Lamps.
Sec. 154. Visibility of Reflectors, Clearance Lamps, and Marker Lamps.
Sec. 155. Obstructed Lights Not Required.
Sec. 156. Lamps or Flags on Projecting Loads.
Sec. 157. Lamps on Parked Vehicles.
Sec. 158. Lamps on Other Vehicles and Equipment.
Sec. 158.1 Lights, Lamps and Reflectors on Farm Tractors; Slow-moving Vehicle and Slow-moving Vehicle Emblem Defined; Requirements for Slow-moving Vehicles; Unlawful Acts; Exception.
Sec. 159. Spot Lamps and Auxiliary Lamps.
Sec. 160. Authorized Emergency Vehicles.
Sec. 160.1. Wreckers, Tow Trucks or Car Carriers; Operation of Emergency Lights; When.
Sec. 161. Signal Lamps and Signal Devices.
Sec. 162. Vehicular Hazard Warning Lights.
Sec. 162.1. Display of Vehicular Hazard Warning Signal Lamps and Warning Devices by Certain Stopped or Disabled Vehicles.
Sec. 163. Additional Lighting Equipment.
Sec. 164. Multiple-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment.
Sec. 165. Use of Multiple-beam Road-lighting Equipment.
Sec. 166. Single-beam Road-lighting Equipment Permitted on Certain Vehicles.
Sec. 167. Alternate Road-lighting Equipment on Certain Vehicles; Limitations on Speed.
Sec. 168. Number of Driving Lamps Required or Permitted.
Sec. 169. Special Restrictions on Lamps.
Sec. 169.1. Transportation Network Lighting Device.
Sec. 170. School Buses.
Sec. 171. Lighting Equipment and Warning Devices on Church Buses and Day Care Program Buses.
Sec. 172. Highway Construction and Maintenance Vehicles.
Sec. 173. Brakes; Performance Requirements.
Sec. 174. Horns and Warning Devices.
Sec. 175. Noise Prevention; Mufflers.
Sec. 175.1. Compression Release Engine Braking System.
Sec. 176. Mirrors.
Sec. 177. Windshields Must Be Unobstructed and Equipped With Wipers; Eye Protection.
Sec. 178. Restrictions as to Tire Equipment.
Sec. 178.1. Wide-Base Single Tires.
Sec. 179. Spilling Loads on Highways Prohibited.
Sec. 180. Trailers and Towed Vehicles; Drawbar Connections and Safety Hitch.
Sec. 181. One-Way Glass and Sun Screening Devices.
Sec. 182. Child Passenger Safety Restraining System.
Sec. 182.1. Seat Belts.
Sec. 182.1.2. Safety Belts and Shoulder Harnesses.
Sec. 182.2. Unlawful Riding on Vehicles; Persons Under Age 14.
ARTICLE 18. EQUIPMENT ON MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES
Sec. 183. Head Lamps.
Sec. 184. Tail Lamps.
Sec. 185. Reflectors.
Sec. 186. Stop Lamps.
Sec. 187. Multiple-beam Road-lighting Equipment.
Sec. 188. Lighting Equipment for Motor-Driven Cycles.
Sec. 189. Brake Equipment Required.
Sec. 190. Performance Ability of Brakes.
Sec. 190.1. Approval of Braking Systems on Motor-driven Cycles; Suspension or Revocation of Registration; Prohibited.
Sec. 191. Other Equipment.
ARTICLE 19. DRIVER’S LICENSE AND VEHICLE TAGS
Sec. 192. Driver’s License.
Sec. 193. Driver’s License in Possession.
Sec. 194. Driving While License Canceled, Suspended or Revoked; Penalty.
Sec. 195. Driving in Violation of Restrictions.
Sec. 195.1. Operation of a Motor Vehicle When a Habitual Violator.
Sec. 196. Unauthorized Operator.
Sec. 197. Unauthorized Minors.
Sec. 198. Vehicle License; Illegal Tag.
Sec. 199. Unlawful Use of License.
Sec. 200. Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance.
ARTICLE 20. PENALTIES GENERALLY
Sec. 201. Penalties.
Sec. 201.1. Failure to Comply with a Traffic Citation.
Sec. 201.2. Failure to Comply with a Traffic Citation.
Sec. 202. Parties to a Violation.
Sec. 203. Offenses by Persons Owning or Controlling Vehicles.
Sec. 204. Fines Doubled in Road Construction and School Zones.
ARTICLE 21. SEVERABILITY
Sec. 205. Severability.
APPENDIX D – UNIFORM PUBLIC OFFENSE CODE (2024)
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1.1. Definitions.
Sec. 1.2 Liability For Offenses Of Another.
Sec. 1.3. Corporations: Criminal Responsibility; Individual Liability.
ARTICLE 2. ANTICIPATORY OFFENSES
Sec. 2.1. Attempt.
Sec. 2.2. Conspiracy.
ARTICLE 3. OFFENSES AGAINST PERSONS
Sec. 3.1. Battery.
Sec. 3.1.1. Domestic Battery.
Sec. 3.2. Battery Against A Law Enforcement Officer.
Sec. 3.2.1. Sexual Battery.
Sec. 3.2.2. Battery Against A School Employee.
Sec. 3.2.3. Battery Against a Health Care Provider.
Sec. 3.3. Assault And Assault Of A Law Enforcement Officer.
Sec. 3.4. Unlawful Interference with an Emergency Medical Services Attendant.
Sec. 3.5. Unlawful Interference With Firefighter.
Sec. 3.6. Unlawful Restraint.
Sec. 3.7. Mistreatment Of A Confined Person.
Sec. 3.7.1. Interference with Custody of a Committed Person.
Sec. 3.8. Violation Of Protection From Abuse Order.
Sec. 3.8.1. Violation Of A Protective Order.
Sec. 3.9. Criminal False Communication.
Sec. 3.10. Hazing.
Sec. 3.11. Unlawful Administration Of A Substance.
Sec. 3.12. Breach Of Privacy.
Sec. 3.13. Stalking.
ARTICLE 4. SEX OFFENSES
Sec. 4.1. Lewd, Lascivious Behavior. Lewd and lascivious behavior is:
Sec. 4.2. Reserved For Future Use.
Sec. 4.3. Selling Sexual Relations.
Sec. 4.4. Reserved For Future Use.
Sec. 4.5. Buying Sexual Relations.
Sec. 4.5.1. Unlawful Use Of A Communication Facility.
ARTICLE 5. OFFENSES AFFECTING CHILDREN
Sec. 5.1. Contributing To A Child’s Misconduct Or Deprivation.
Sec. 5.1.2. Unlawful Possession of a Visual Depiction of a Child.
Sec. 5.1.3. Unlawful Transmission of a Visual Depiction of a Child.
Sec. 5.2. Furnishing Alcoholic Liquor Or Cereal Malt Beverage To A Minor.
Sec. 5.3 Unlawfully Hosting Minors Consuming Alcoholic Liquor Or Cereal Malt Beverage.
Sec. 5.4. Endangering A Child.
Sec. 5.5. Watercraft; Lifesaving Devices Required.
Sec. 5.6. Purchase Or Possession Of Cigarettes Or Tobacco Products By A Minor.
Sec. 5.7. Selling, Giving Or Furnishing Cigarettes Or Tobacco Products To A Minor.
Sec. 5.8. Purchase, Consumption Or Possession Of Alcoholic Liquor Or Cereal Malt Beverage By A Minor; 18-21.
ARTICLE 6. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
Sec. 6.1. Theft.
Sec. 6.2. Intent; Permanently Deprive.
Sec. 6.3. Theft Of Property Lost, Mislaid Or Delivered By Mistake.
Sec. 6.4. Reserved For Future Use.
Sec. 6.5. Criminal Deprivation Of Property.
Sec. 6.6. Criminal Damage To Property.
Sec. 6.7. Criminal Trespass.
Sec. 6.7.1. Trespassing On Railroad Property.
Sec. 6.7.2. Trespassing on a Critical Infrastructure Facility.
Sec. 6.8. Criminal Littering.
Sec. 6.9. Tampering With A Landmark.
Sec. 6.10. Tampering With A Traffic Signal.
Sec. 6.11. Unlawful Manufacture Or Disposal Of False Tokens.
Sec. 6.12. Serial Numbers.
Sec. 6.13. Withholding Possession Of Public Property.
Sec. 6.14. Unlawful Deposits In Sewers.
Sec. 6.15. Damaging Sewers.
Sec. 6.16. Giving A Worthless Check.
Sec. 6.17. Criminal Use of A Financial Card.
Sec. 6.18. Motor Vehicle Dealers; Selling Motor Vehicles Without A License.
Sec. 6.19 Equity Skimming.
Sec. 6.20. Unlawful Acts Concerning Computers.
Sec. 6.21. Taking Wildlife Without Permission On Land Posted “By Written Permission Only.
Sec. 6.22. Criminal Hunting.
Sec. 6.23. Unlawful Use Of A Recording Device.
Sec. 6.23.1. Unlawful Use of Recordings.
Sec. 6.24. Commercial Fossil Hunting.
Sec. 6.25. Counterfeiting.
Sec. 6.26. Automobile Master Key Violation.
Sec. 6.27. Counterfeit Airbag Violation.
ARTICLE 7. OFFENSES AFFECTING GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS
Sec. 7.1. Unlawfully Tampering with Electronic Monitoring Equipment.
Sec. 7.2. Interference With Law Enforcement.
Sec. 7.3. Escape From Custody.
Sec. 7.4. Interference With The Judicial Process.
Sec. 7.5. Reserved for Future Use.
Sec. 7.6. Performance Of Unauthorized Official Act.
Sec. 7.7. Simulating Legal Process. Simulating legal process is:
Sec. 7.8. Tampering With Public Record.
Sec. 7.9. Tampering With Public Notice.
Sec. 7.10. False Signing Of Petition.
Sec. 7.11. False Impersonation.
Sec. 7.12. Interference; Conduct, Public Business In Public Building.
Sec. 7.13. Interference With Police Dogs.
Sec. 7.14. Electioneering.
Sec. 7.15. Intimidation of a Witness or Victim.
Sec. 7.16. Obstructing Apprehension or Prosecution.
ARTICLE 7A. CRIMES AFFECTING PUBLIC TRUST
Sec. 7A.1. Official Misconduct.
Sec. 7A.2. Compensation for Past Official Acts.
Sec. 7A.3. Presenting a False Claim; Permitting a False Claim.
Sec. 7A.4. Misuse of Public Funds.
ARTICLE 8. CRIMES INVOLVING VIOLATION OF PERSONAL RIGHTS
Sec. 8.1. Denial Of Civil Rights.
Sec. 8.2. Unlawful Disclosure of Tax Information.
Sec. 8.3. Unjustifiably Exposing a Convicted or Charged Person.
ARTICLE 9. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE
Sec. 9.1. Disorderly Conduct.
Sec. 9.2. Unlawful Assembly; Remaining At An Unlawful Assembly.
Sec. 9.3. Violation of Executive Order under K.S.A. 48-925 Mandating a Curfew or Prohibiting Public Entry.
Sec. 9.4. Riot.
Sec. 9.5. Maintaining Or Permitting A Public Nuisance.
Sec. 9.6. Reserved For Future Use.
Sec. 9.7. Making an Unlawful Request for Emergency Service Assistance.
Sec. 9.8. Criminal Desecration.
Sec. 9.9. Unlawful Abuse Of Toxic Vapors.
Sec. 9.9.1. Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Tetrahydrocannabinols.
Sec. 9.9.2. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Certain Drug Precursors.
Sec. 9.9.3. Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances.
Sec. 9.9.4. Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substances.
Sec. 9.9.5. Unlawful Possession of a Simulated Substance.
Sec. 9.9.6. Distribution of a Non-controlled Substance.
Sec. 9.10. Harassment By Telecommunications Device.
Sec. 9.11. Unlawful Public Demonstration At A Funeral.
Sec. 9.12. Reserved For Future Use.
Sec. 9.13. Unlawful Posting Of Political Pictures
ARTICLE 10. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY
Sec. 10.1. Criminal Use Of Weapons.
Sec. 10.1.1. Criminal Carrying Of A Weapon.
Sec. 10.2. Reserved for Future Use.
Sec. 10.3. Reserved for Future Use.
Sec. 10.4. Failure to Register Explosives.
Sec. 10.5. Unlawful Discharge Of A Firearm.
Sec. 10.6. Air Gun, Air Rifle, Bow And Arrow, Slingshot, BB Gun Or Paintball Gun.
Sec. 10.7. Seizure Of Weapon.
Sec. 10.8. Unlawful Aiding, Abetting.
Sec. 10.9. Carrying Concealed Explosives.
Sec. 10.10. Endangerment.
Sec. 10.11. Creating A Hazard.
Sec. 10.12. Unlawful Failure To Report A Wound.
Sec. 10.13. Barbed Wire.
Sec. 10.14. Operation Of A Motorboat Or Sailboat.
Sec. 10.15. Operating A Vessel Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs; Penalties.
Sec. 10.16. Throwing Objects. It is unlawful for any person to:
Sec. 10.17. Tattooing Or Body Piercing; Persons Under Age 18.
Sec. 10.18. Failure To Place Or Maintain A Smoke Detector.
Sec. 10.19. Sale Of Medicines And Drugs Through Vending Machines.
Sec. 10.20. Unlawfully Obtaining A Prescription-Only Drug.
Sec. 10.21. Selling Beverage Containers with Detachable Tabs.
Sec. 10.22. Alcohol Without Liquid Machine.
Sec. 10.23. Trafficking In Counterfeit Drugs.
Sec. 10.24. Smoking Prohibited.
Sec. 10.25 Smoking; Posting Premises.
Sec. 10.26 Smoking Prohibited; Penalties.
Sec. 10.27 Illegal Operation Of An Amusement Ride.
Sec. 10.28. Endangering the Food Supply.
Sec. 10.29 Violation of a Public Health Order.
Sec. 10.30 Operating an Aircraft Under the Influence.
Sec. 10.30.1 Same; Preliminary Breath Test.
Sec. 10.30.2 Same; Definitions.
ARTICLE 11. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC MORALS
Sec. 11.1. Promoting Obscenity.
Sec. 11.2. Promoting Obscenity To Minors.
Sec. 11.3. Commercialization Of Wildlife.
Sec. 11.4:11.6. Reserved For Future Use.
Sec. 11.7. Material Harmful To Minors.
Sec. 11.8. Gambling.
Sec. 11.9. Commercial Gambling.
Sec. 11.9.1. Illegal Bingo Operation.
Sec. 11.10. Possession Of A Gambling Device.
Sec. 11.11. Cruelty To Animals.
Sec. 11.12. Cockfighting.
Sec. 11.13. Unlawful Possession of Dog Fighting Paraphernalia; Unlawful Attendance of Dog Fighting.
Sec. 11.14. Illegal Animal Ownership.
Sec. 11.15. Permitting a Dangerous Animal to be at Large.
Sec. 11.16. False Membership Claim.
ARTICLE 12. VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES
Sec. 12.1. Classes Of Violations And Confinement.
Sec. 12.2. Fines.
ARTICLE 13. MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 13.1. Application; Kansas Criminal Code.
Sec. 13.2. Severability.