CODE OF THE CITY OF DOUGLASS, KANSAS
GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
PREFACE
ORDINANCE NO. [ADOPTION ORDINANCE NUMBER]
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. Catch lines 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. Meetings
1-203. Quorum.
1-204. Powers of the mayor.
1-205. President of the council.
1-206. Vacancy in governing body.
1-207. Compensation, expenses.
1-208. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
1-209. 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/administrator.
1-306. Same; fiscal records.
1-307. Same; seal; oaths.
1-308. Same; withholding agents.
1-309. City treasurer.
1-310. City attorney.
1-311. Spending authority of department heads.
1-312. Mayor’s appointment of all boards, commissions and committees.
Article 4. Oaths and Bonds
1-401. Oath; affirmation.
1-402. Oaths filed.
1-403. Bonds required.
1-404. Condition of bonds.
1-405. Approval of bonds.
Article 5. Personnel and Employee Benefits
1-501. Personnel rules and regulations.
1-502. Same; amendment procedure.
Article 6. Open Records
1-601. Policy.
1-602. Record custodians.
1-603. Local freedom of information officers.
1-604. Public request for access.
1-605. Facilities for public inspection.
1-606. Procedures for inspection.
1-607. Appointment of official custodians.
1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
1-609. Designation of additional record custodians.
1-610. Requests to be directed to custodians.
1-611. Fee administration.
1-612. Inspection fee.
1-613. Copying fee.
1-614. Prepayment of fees.
1-615. Payment.
Article 7. Investment of Public Funds
1-701. Purpose and goals.
1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
1-703. Definitions.
1-704. Investment of idle funds.
1-705. Procedures and restrictions.
1-706. Custody and safekeeping.
1-707. Sale or transfer.
1-708. Interest on time deposits.
Article 8. Revenue, Budgeting, Finance and Community Development
1-801. Retailers sales tax.
1-802. Land bank.
1-803. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
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.
2-114. 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 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 dogs in heat.
2-210. Tethering/picketing.
2-211. Muzzling.
Article 3. Pit Bull Dogs
2-301. Animals; keeping prohibited.
2-302. Keeping of registered pit bulls.
2-303. Violations and penalties.
Article 4. Other Animals
2-401. Exotic animals.
Article 5. Chickens
2-501. Keeping of chickens.
2-502. Permit required.
2-503. Inspections.
2-504. Revocation of permit.
2-505. Notice.
2-506. Chickens.
CHAPTER 3. BEVERAGES
Article 1. Cereal Malt Beverages
3-101. Definitions.
3-102. License required of retailers.
3-103. Application.
3-104. License application procedures.
3-105. License granted; denied.
3-106. License to be posted.
3-107. License, disqualification.
3-108. Restriction upon location.
3-109. License fee.
3-110. Suspension of license.
3-111. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
3-112. Same; appeal.
3-113. Change of location.
3-114. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
3-115. Business regulations.
3-116. Prohibited conduct on premises.
3-117. Sanitary conditions required.
3-118. Premises, illumination.
3-119. Possession of cereal malt beverages by underage persons.
3-120. Purchase of cereal malt beverages for underage persons.
3-123. Special event CMB permits; permit required.
3-124. Same; permit fee.
3-125. Same; city special event permit.
3-126. Same; permit regulations.
Article 2. Alcoholic Liquor
3-201. Occupation tax.
3-202. Same.
3-203. Receipt posted.
3-204. Hours of sale.
3-205. Violation.
3-206. Possession of alcoholic liquor by underage persons.
3-207. Purchase of alcoholic liquors for underage persons.
CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Article 1. Fire Limits
4-101. Fire limits defined.
4-102. Buildings within fire limits.
Article 2. Building Codes Adopted
4-201. Butler County Building Code incorporated.
4-202. Codes administered.
4-203. Discontinued electrical service.
Article 3. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
4-301. Purpose.
4-302. Definitions.
4-303. Enforcing officer; duties.
4-304. Procedure; petition.
4-305. Same; notice.
4-306. Same; publication.
4-307. Same; hearing, order.
4-308. Duty of owner.
4-309. Same; failure to comply.
4-310. Same; make site safe.
4-311. Assessment of costs.
4-312. Immediate hazard.
4-313. Appeals from order.
4-314. Scope of article.
Article 4. Moving Buildings
4-401. Permit necessary.
4-402. Application for permits.
4-403. Fees for permits.
4-404. Notice to owners.
4-405. Duty of owners of poles or wires.
4-406. Unlawful to molest wires.
4-407. Duty of building inspector.
4-408. Duty of mover.
4-409. Mover; bond, insurance.
Article 5. Mobile Homes
4-501. Definitions.
4-502. License and temporary permit required.
4-503. License, permit fees; utility bills.
4-504. Application for license and temporary permit.
4-505. Inspections.
4-506. Water supply.
4-507. Sewage disposal.
4-508. Refuse disposal.
4-509. Fuel.
4-510. Fire protection.
4-511. Nonconforming uses and times for compliance.
4-512. Denial or revocation of license.
Article 6. Numbering Buildings
4-601. Buildings to be numbered.
4-602. Method of numbering.
4-603. Numbering duplexes and apartments.
4-604. Numbering trailer courts.
4-605. Previously established building numbers.
4-606. Exceptions.
4-607. Duty to place numbers.
4-608. Notice.
Article 7. Minimum Housing Standards
4-701. Title.
4-702. Policy and purpose declared.
4-703. Compliance required.
4-704. Definitions.
4-705. Gender clause.
4-706. Conflict with other provisions.
4-707. Building official.
4-708. Legal officer; duties.
4-709. Utilities and occupancy.
4-710. Unfit or unsafe conditions; procedures.
4-711. Placarding; order to vacate; condition for reoccupancy.
4-712. Board of appeals.
4-713. Responsibilities of occupants.
4-714. Responsibilities of owner.
4-715. General.
4-716. Compliance with standards.
4-717. Minimum standards of dwelling facilities.
4-718. Minimum requirements for maintaining vacant dwellings.
4-719. Structural requirements.
4-720. Hazardous conditions.
4-721. Procedure upon violation.
4-722. Violation; nuisance declared.
4-723. Violation; penalty.
CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Article 1. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
5-101. Definitions.
5-102. License required.
5-103. Issuance of license.
5-104. License fee; exemptions.
5-105. Revocation of license.
5-106. Disturbing the peace.
Article 2. Public Dances
5-201. Regulations.
Article 3. Garage Sales
5-301. Intent and purpose.
5-302. Definitions.
5-303. Property permitted to be sold.
5-304. Permit required.
5-305. Written statement required.
5-306. Permit fee.
5-307. Permit conditions.
5-308. Hours of operation.
5-309. Exceptions.
5-310. Pre-permit investigation.
5-311. Display of sale property.
5-312. Display of permit.
5-313. Advertising signs.
5-314. Penalty.
Article 4. Fair Housing
5-401. Fair housing provisions incorporated.
5-402. Same; amendments.
5-403. Cooperation with state and federal agencies.
CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
Article 1. Governing Body
6-101. Governing body elections; terms.
6-102. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
6-103. Candidacy.
CHAPTER 7. FIRE
Article 1. Fire Prevention
7-101. Fire prevention code incorporated.
7-102. Same; enforcement.
7-103. Same; amendments.
7-104. Exclusive right-of-way.
7-105. Driving over fire hose.
7-106. Obstructing fire hydrants.
Article 2. Fireworks
7-201. Fireworks; defined; prohibited.
7-202. Discharge of fireworks.
7-203. Public displays.
7-204. Discharge of fireworks; prohibited; exception.
7-205. Sale of fireworks.
7-206. Penalty.
Article 3. Open Burning
7-301. Definitions.
7-302. Open burning prohibited.
7-303. Exception; permit.
7-304. Licensed disposal areas.
7-305. Exemptions.
7-306. Recreational burning.
CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
Article 1. Public Health Officer
8-101. Public health officer.
Article 2. Health Nuisances
8-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
8-202. Public officer.
8-203. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-204. Right of entry.
8-205. Order of violation.
8-206. Same; contents.
8-207. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-208. Abatement.
8-209. Hearing.
8-210. Costs assessed.
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.
Article 5. Insurance Proceeds Lien
8-501. Scope and application.
8-502. Lien created.
8-503. Same; encumbrances.
8-504. Same; pro rata basis.
8-505. Procedure.
8-506. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
8-507. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
8-508. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
8-509. Same; disposition of funds.
8-510. Effect upon insurance policies.
8-511. Insurers; liability.
CHAPTER 9. MUNICIPAL COURT
Article 1. General Provisions
9-101. Municipal court established.
9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
9-103. Municipal judge; appointment.
9-104. Same; powers and duties.
9-105. Same; salary.
9-106. Court clerk.
9-107. City attorney.
9-108. Court costs.
9-109. Failure to appear.
9-110. Jail housing fee.
CHAPTER 10. POLICE
Article 1. Law Enforcement
10-101. Law enforcement.
10-102. Rules and regulations.
10-103. School resource officer.
CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
Article 2. Local Provisions
11-201. Posting bills.
11-202. Trespass.
11-203. Same; responsibility of parents and/or guardians.
11-204. Same; penalty.
11-205. Curfew; exceptions.
11-206. Same; duty of parent; guardian.
11-207. Same; penalty.
11-208. Loud speakers and sound amplifiers; permit required.
11-209. Littering and illegal dumping.
Article 3. Controlled Substances
11-301. Unlawful acts regarding depressants, stimulants or hallucinogenic drugs or other substances.
11-302. Simulated controlled substances and drug paraphernalia; prohibited acts.
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. Reserved.
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.
12-113. Temporary play structures at city parks.
Article 2. City Library
12-201. City library established.
12-202. Corporate status of board; powers.
12-203. Board; appointment; terms; eligibility; vacancies; expenses.
12-204. Officers of board; meeting; notice.
12-205. Powers, duties of board.
12-206. Treasurer of board; bond; duties.
12-207. Use of library; rules, regulations.
12-208. Trespass; damage to library property.
12-209. Removal of library property.
Article 3. City Swimming Pool
12-301. Established.
12-302. Pool manager.
12-303. Rules and 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.
13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
13-212. Discharging water on streets.
13-213. Burning in streets.
13-214. Throwing in streets.
13-215. Hauling loose material.
Article 3. Trees and Shrubs
13-301. Public tree care.
13-302. Diseased trees; determination.
13-303. Same; notice served.
13-304. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
13-305. Same; prevent spread of disease.
13-306. 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. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
14-103. Addition to standard traffic ordinance.
14-104. Penalty for scheduled fines.
Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
14-201. Careless driving.
14-202. Certain speed limits.
14-203. Truck routes.
14-204. Loud sound amplification systems in vehicle; definitions.
14-205. J-turns.
14-206. Work site utility vehicles.
14-207. Golf carts.
14-208. School zone speed limits.
14-209. No parking zones.
Article 3. Impoundment of Motor Vehicles
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. Special Purpose Vehicles
14-401. Definitions.
14-402. Operation of special purpose vehicles within the corporate limits of the City of Douglass; special conditions and restrictions of operation.
14-403. Registration and license; application; fees.
CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
Article 1. Water
15-101. City superintendent.
15-102. Regulations
15-103. Service not guaranteed.
15-104. Service connections required.
15-105. Connection charge; water.
15-106. Meters.
15-107. Tampering with meter.
15-108. Leaks.
15-109. Testing meter.
15-110. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
15-111. Interrupt service.
15-112. Prohibited acts.
15-113. Wasting water.
15-114. Right of access.
15-115. Utility bills.
15-116. Delinquent accounts; Kansas set-off.
15-117. Notice; hearing.
15-118. Same; finding.
15-119. Water services; classification.
15-120. Water rates within the city; residential.
15-121. Water rates within city-business (regular size meter).
15-122. Water rates outside city limits (residential or business).
15-123. Water rates to commercial (oversized) meter users, schools, nursing homes, etc.
15-124. Charges; annual base rate escalator.
15-125. Multiple users.
15-126. Water services.
15-127. Cross-connections article; definitions.
15-128. Same; cross connections prohibited.
15-129. Same; survey and investigations.
15-130. Same; where protection is required.
15-131. Same; law irrigation systems.
15-132. Backflow prevention devices; requirements.
15-133. Same; installation.
15-134. Same; inspection and maintenance.
15-135. Violations and penalties.
Article 2. Solid Waste
15-201. Definitions.
15-202. Collection.
15-203. Contracts.
15-204. Duty of customer; containers.
15-205. Sanitation; health, fire hazards.
15-206. Collection.
15-207. Permits.
15-208. Contractors.
15-209. Duty to request garbage service.
15-210. Collection charges.
Article 3. Sewer Use Regulations
15-301. Definitions.
15-302. Superintendent of sewage works.
15-303. Unlawful deposits.
15-304. Prohibited discharges.
15-305. Privies, septic tanks.
15-306. Connection required.
15-307. Private disposal system.
15-308. Same; permit.
15-309. Same; inspection.
15-310. Same; specifications.
15-311. Same; connection to public sewer.
15-312. Same; operation.
15-313. Same; requirements of health officer.
15-314. Connections; permits.
15-315. Same; application fee.
15-316. Expenses; damage.
15-317. Sewer for each building.
15-318. Old building sewers.
15-319. Specifications.
15-320. Sewer elevation.
15-321. Excavation.
15-322. Connection standards.
15-323. Same; inspection.
15-324. Barricades and lights.
15-325. Downspouts, drains.
15-326. Sanitary sewers.
15-327. Storm sewers.
15-328. Prohibited discharges.
15-329. Same; discretion of superintendent.
15-330. Same; procedure.
15-331. Interceptors.
15-332. Preliminary treatment.
15-333. Manholes.
15-334. Testing.
15-335. Industrial waste.
15-336. Damaging sewers.
15-337. Right of entry.
15-338. Same; same, liability.
15-339. Easement.
15-340. Violations.
Article 4. Sewer Service Charges
15-401. Purpose.
15-402. Definitions.
15-403. User charge system.
15-404. Application for connection; fee.
15-405. Rates.
15-406. Billing.
15-407. Annual review; notice.
Article 5. Water Conservation
15-501. Purpose.
15-502. Definitions.
15-503. Declaration of water watch.
15-504. Declaration of water warning.
15-505. Declaration of a 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/Board of Zoning Appeals
16-101. Commission re-establishment.
16-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
16-103. Meetings, officers and records.
16-104. Powers and duties.
16-105. Board of zoning appeals.
16-106. Budget.
Article 2. Zoning Regulations
16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
16-202. Zoning map incorporated.
Article 3. Subdivision Regulations
16-301. Regulations incorporated.
Article 4. Comprehensive Plan
16-401. Comprehensive plan incorporated.
APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
Charter Ordinance No. 1 (379)
Charter Ordinance No. 2
Charter Ordinance No. 3
Charter Ordinance No. 4
Charter Ordinance No. 5
Charter Ordinance No. 8
Charter Ordinance No. 10
Charter Ordinance No. 2016-1
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
Ordinance No. 745 (Gas)
Ordinance No. 762 (Cable)
Ordinance No. 807 (Electric)