• CODE OF THE CITY OF MARION, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1378
    • 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. Powers generally.
      • 1-109. Ordinances.
      • 1-110. Same; subject and title; amendment.
      • 1-111. Same; publication.
      • 1-112. Same; ordinance book.
      • 1-113. Resolutions, motions.
      • 1-114. City records.
      • 1-115. Altering code.
      • 1-116. Scope of application.
      • 1-117. General penalty.
      • 1-118. Severability.
      • 1-119. Fee schedule for services.
    • ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY
      • 1-201. Governing body.
      • 1-202. Same; powers generally.
      • 1-203. Meetings.
      • 1-204. Quorum.
      • 1-205. Powers of the mayor.
      • 1-206. Vice Mayor.
      • 1-207. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
      • 1-208. Conflict of interest.
    • 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 agent.
      • 1-309. Assistant city clerk.
      • 1-310. City treasurer.
      • 1-311. City attorney.
      • 1-312. City engineer.
      • 1-313. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-314. Conflict of interest.
    • ARTICLE 4. OATHS AND BONDS
      • 1-401. Oath; affirmation.
      • 1-402. Oaths filed.
      • 1-403. Bonds required.
      • 1-404. Same; premiums.
      • 1-405. Condition of bonds.
      • 1-406. Approval of bonds.
    • ARTICLE 5. OPEN RECORDS
      • 1-501. Policy.
      • 1-502. Record custodians.
      • 1-503. Local freedom of information officers.
      • 1-504. Public request for access.
      • 1-505. Facilities for public inspection.
      • 1-506. Procedures for inspection.
      • 1-507. Appointment of official custodians.
      • 1-508. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
      • 1-509. Designation of additional record custodians.
      • 1-510. Requests to be directed to custodians.
      • 1-511. Fee administration.
      • 1-512. Inspection fee.
      • 1-513. Copying fee.
      • 1-514. Prepayment of fees.
      • 1-515. Payment.
    • ARTICLE 6. INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS
      • 1-601. Purpose and goals.
      • 1-602. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
      • 1-603. Definitions.
      • 1-604. Investment of idle funds.
      • 1-605. Procedures and restrictions.
      • 1-606. Custody and safekeeping.
      • 1-607. Sale or transfer.
      • 1-608. Interest on time deposits.
    • ARTICLE 7. FINANCE, TAXES AND INCENTIVES
      • 1-701. Consolidated street and highway fund.
      • 1-702. Main trafficway designation for bond financing.
    • ARTICLE 8. CODE OF PROCEDURE
      • 1-801. Governing Body.
      • 1-802. Quorum.
      • 1-803 Regular Meetings.
      • 1-804. Special Meetings.
      • 1-805. Work Sessions.
      • 1-806. Quorum Required.
      • 1-807. Public Comment.
      • 1-808. Agenda.
      • 1-809. Setting Agenda.
      • 1-810. Agenda Items.
      • 1-811. Agenda Additions.
      • 1-812. Order of Business.
      • 1-813. Consent Agenda.
      • 1-814. Order of Business; Suspended or Amended.
      • 1-815. Motions; Second.
      • 1-816. Debate.
      • 1-817. Substantive Motion.
      • 1-818. Substitute Motion.
      • 1-819. Motion to Amend.
      • 1-820. Motion to Pass; An Ordinance.
      • 1-821. Motion to Refer
      • 1-822. Motion to Reconsider; Prohibited.
      • 1-823. Motion to Call the Previous Motion.
      • 1-824. Motion to go into Executive Session.
      • 1-825. Motion to Adjourn to a Later Date and Time.
      • 1-826. Motion to Adjourn.
      • 1-827. Form of Vote.
      • 1-828. Division.
      • 1-829. Duty to Vote.
      • 1-830. Recording.
      • 1-831. Votes; Non-Ordinance Matters.
      • 1-832. Votes; Ordinary Ordinance.
      • 1-833. Votes; Charter Ordinance.
      • 1-834. Votes; Confirmation of Mayoral Non-Elected Positions.
      • 1-835. Votes; Confirmation of Mayoral Appointments to Elected Position Vacancies.
      • 1-836. Rules.
      • 1-837. Meetings by telephone or video conferencing.
  • CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 2-101. Definitions.
      • 2-102. Animal control officer.
      • 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.
      • 2-124. Keeping of domestic fowl.
    • ARTICLE 2. DOGS
      • 2-201. Preamble
      • 2-202. Registration and vaccination required; fees, enforcement, penalties.
      • 2-203. Prohibition on ownership, keeping of certain dog breeds.
      • 2-204. Handling of dogs biting persons.
      • 2-205. Potentially dangerous dogs, vicious dogs.
      • 2-206. Disposition of potentially dangerous or vicious dogs.
      • 2-207. Standards for keeping certain dog breeds; potentially dangerous and vicious dogs.
      • 2-208. Running at large; impoundment.
      • 2-209. Dogs committing disturbance or nuisance, destruction of property.
      • 2-210. Handling of dogs exposed to rabies.
    • ARTICLE 3. OTHER ANIMALS
      • 2-301. Exotic animals; prohibition.
      • 2-302. Same; exceptions.
      • 2-303. Same; veterinarian hospital.
      • 2-304. Same; penalty.
  • 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. Identification card.
      • 3-107. Underage purchaser.
      • 3-108. Sanitary conditions required.
    • ARTICLE 2. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
      • 3-201. Definition.
      • 3-202. License issued by city.
      • 3-203. License required of retailers.
      • 3-204. Application.
      • 3-205. License application procedures.
      • 3-206. License granted; denied.
      • 3-207. License to be posted.
      • 3-208. License, disqualification.
      • 3-209. Restriction upon location.
      • 3-210. License fee.
      • 3-211. Suspension of license.
      • 3-212. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
      • 3-213. Same; appeal.
      • 3-214. Change of location.
      • 3-215. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
      • 3-216. Business regulations.
      • 3-217. Prohibited conduct on premises.
      • 3-218. Reserved.
    • ARTICLE 3. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
      • 3-301. State license required.
      • 3-302. Occupational tax.
      • 3-303. Posting of receipt.
      • 3-304. Hours of sale.
      • 3-305. Business regulations.
      • 3-306. Restrictions on location.
    • ARTICLE 4. PRIVATE CLUBS
      • 3-401. License required.
      • 3-402. License fee.
      • 3-403. Business regulations.
    • ARTICLE 5. DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
      • 3-501. License required.
      • 3-502. License fee.
      • 3-503. Business regulations.
    • ARTICLE 6. CATERERS
      • 3-601. License required.
      • 3-602. License fee.
      • 3-603. Business regulations.
      • 3-604. Notice to chief of police.
    • ARTICLE 7. TEMPORARY PERMITS
      • 3-701. Permit required.
      • 3-702. Permit fee.
      • 3-703. City temporary permit.
      • 3-704. Permit regulations.
    • ARTICLE 8. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
      • 3-801. Penalties for violation of article 2.
      • 3-802. Penalties for violation of articles 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7.
  • CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • ARTICLE 1. BUILDING CODE
      • 4-101. International building code incorporated.
      • 4-102. Same; licensing.
      • 4-103. Same; revisions.
      • 4-104. Permits required.
      • 4-105. Liability.
    • ARTICLE 2. ELECTRICAL CODE
      • 4-201. Adoption of electric code.
      • 4-202. Inspector.
      • 4-203. Same; duties.
      • 4-204. Permits.
      • 4-205. Inspection.
      • 4-206. Standard.
      • 4-207. Licensing.
      • 4-208. Qualification.
      • 4-209. Failure to comply.
      • 4-210. Upon failure.
      • 4-211. Penalties.
      • 4-212. License to individual.
      • 4-213. Invalidity.
    • ARTICLE 3. PLUMBING CODE
      • 4-301. International plumbing code.
      • 4-302. Licensing.
      • 4-303. Qualifications.
      • 4-304. Revisions to the international plumbing code.
      • 4-305. License to individual.
      • 4-306. Validity.
    • ARTICLE 4. RESIDENTIAL CODE
      • 4-401. International residential code.
      • 4-402. Licensing.
      • 4-403. Licensing qualifications.
      • 4-404. Revisions.
    • 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. Route; duties of building official.
      • 4-507. Notice to owners.
      • 4-508. Duty of owners.
      • 4-509. Interfering with poles; wires.
      • 4-510. Display of lanterns.
    • ARTICLE 6. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
      • 4-601. International Property Maintenance Code adopted.
      • 4-602. Revisions.
  • 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. Applicable uses.
      • 5-203. License required.
      • 5-204. Same; application required.
      • 5-205. Issuance; county residents.
      • 5-206. Same; investigation and issuance: non-county resident.
      • 5-207. Same; investigation fee.
      • 5-208. License fee; time limits exemptions.
      • 5-209. Renewal.
      • 5-210. Denial, revocation or suspension of license.
      • 5-211. Appeal to governing body.
      • 5-212. Regulation.
      • 5-213. Use of streets and sidewalks.
      • 5-214. Disturbing the peace.
    • ARTICLE 3. SCRAP METAL DEALERS
      • 5-301. Scrap metal dealers; registration required.
      • 5-302. Same; definitions.
      • 5-303. Same; registration; application; fees; penalty.
      • 5-304. Same; issuance of registration; renewal; renewal fees.
      • 5-305. Same; penalty.
      • 5-306. Same; exception.
      • 5-307. Same; issuance; disqualification.
      • 5-308. Same; suspension or revocation of registration.
    • ARTICLE 4. FAIR HOUSING
      • 5-401. Definition.
      • 5-402. Purpose.
      • 5-403. Discriminatory practices.
      • 5-404. Exemptions.
      • 5-405. Administration.
      • 5-406. Enforcement.
      • 5-407. Severability.
    • ARTICLE 5. SIGNS
      • 5-501. Definition.
      • 5-502. Portable signs prohibited.
      • 5-503. Advertising signs prohibited in certain locations.
      • 5-504. Face mounted signs.
  • CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. GOVERNING BODY
      • 6-101. Conduct of election.
      • 6-102. Hours of voting.
      • 6-103. Regular city elections.
      • 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. 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.
    • ARTICLE 2. FIRE PREVENTION
      • 7-201. Adoption of fire prevention code.
      • 7-202. Enforcement.
      • 7-203. Definition.
      • 7-204. Modifications.
      • 7-205. Appeals.
      • 7-206. Certain types of burning prohibited.
    • ARTICLE 3. FIREWORKS
      • 7-301. Definitions.
      • 7-302. Permitted fireworks, illegal fireworks subject to seizure.
      • 7-303. Sanctions for sale, discharge and possession of restricted fireworks.
      • 7-304. Application required to sell fireworks.
      • 7-305. Inspection.
      • 7-306. Posting of license.
      • 7-307. Regulations governing all retail sales locations.
      • 7-308. Permanent structures.
      • 7-309. Temporary stands.
      • 7-310. Days when fireworks may be sold.
      • 7-311. Days when fireworks may be discharged.
      • 7-312. Discharge of fireworks restricted.
      • 7-313. Miscellaneous provisions.
  • CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 8-101. Designation of public officer.
      • 8-102. Right of entry; unlawful interference.
      • 8-103. Service and recording of notices and orders.
    • ARTICLE 2. DANGEROUS STRUCTURES
      • 8-201. Dangerous structures unlawful; regulations and definitions.
      • 8-202. International building and residential codes.
      • 8-203. Dangerous structures: petition filed; procedure.
      • 8-204. Appeal to district court.
      • 8-205. Dangerous structures; owner compliance with provisions of code.
      • 8-206. Dangerous structures; immediate hazard.
      • 8-207. Posting of notice.
      • 8-208. Other powers preserved.
      • 8-209. Violations; penalties.
    • ARTICLE 3. HEALTH, WEED AND MOTOR VEHICLE NUISANCES
      • 8-301. Health nuisances unlawful; definitions.
      • 8-302. Motor vehicle nuisances unlawful; findings of governing body; definitions; exceptions.
      • 8-303. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-304. Notice of violation.
      • 8-305. Hearing.
      • 8-306. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-307. Abatement.
      • 8-308. Costs assessed and collected.
      • 8-309. Weed nuisances unlawful.
      • 8-310. Same; definitions
      • 8-311. Same; public officer; notice to remove.
      • 8-312. Abatement of weed nuisances by city; generally.
      • 8-313. Same; procedure; assessment of costs.
      • 8-314. Right of entry.
      • 8-315. Unlawful interference.
      • 8-316. Noxious weeds.
      • 8-317. Agricultural exception to the limit on heights of grasses and weeds.
    • ARTICLE 4. MINIMUM HOUSING CODE
      • 8-401. Title.
      • 8-402. General.
      • 8-403. Declaration of policy.
      • 8-404. Definitions.
      • 8-405. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
      • 8-406. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
      • 8-407. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
      • 8-408. Designation of unfit dwellings.
      • 8-409. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
      • 8-410. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
      • 8-411. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
      • 8-412. Notice of violations; procedures.
      • 8-413. Public officer; authority.
      • 8-414. Governing body; authority.
      • 8-415. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
      • 8-416. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
      • 8-417. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
      • 8-418. Governing body; appeals.
      • 8-419. Right of petition.
    • ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE PROCEEDS FUND
      • 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.
    • ARTICLE 6. ENVIRONMENTAL CODE
      • 8-601. Title.
      • 8-602. Legislative finding of fact.
      • 8-603. Purpose.
      • 8-604. Rules of construction.
      • 8-605. Definitions.
      • 8-606. Public officer.
      • 8-607. Enforcement standards.
      • 8-608. Unlawful acts.
      • 8-609. Order of violation.
      • 8-610. Penalty.
      • 8-611. Abatement.
      • 8-612. Hearing.
      • 8-613. Appeals.
      • 8-614. Costs assessed.
      • 8-615. Construction.
  • 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 costs.
      • 9-113. Housing fee.
      • 9-114. Notification and payment.
      • 9-115. Waived and/or reduced fee.
      • 9-116. Failure to pay.
      • 9-117. Payment to municipal court clerk.
      • 9-118. Other reimbursement or compensation.
  • 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. Addition of certain sections to uniform public offense code.
      • 11-102. Exceptions to certain sections of uniform public offense code.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL PROVISIONS
      • 11-201. Public defecation.
      • 11-202. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
      • 11-203. Unnecessary loud noises within the city limits.
  • 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. 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. Littering.
    • ARTICLE 2. CITY BURN SITE
      • 12-201. Dumping unauthorized materials at burn site.
      • 12-202. Setting unauthorized fires to materials at burn site.
    • ARTICLE 3. USE AND EXCAVATION OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
      • 12-301. Street and alley openings.
      • 12-302. Fees.
    • ARTICLE 4. CEMETERY
      • 12-401. Fees for opening and preparation of graves.
    • ARTICLE 5. LAND BANK
      • 12-501. Purpose.
      • 12-502. Definitions.
      • 12-503. Land Bank Board of Trustees; Appointment, Terms and Dissolution
      • 12-504. Land Bank Board of Trustees; Powers and Duties
      • 12-505. Land Bank; Operational Requirements
      • 12-506. Land Bank; Organization
    • ARTICLE 6. RIGHT OF WAY MANAGEMENT; COMMERCIAL USE
      • 12-601. Jurisdiction and management of the public right of way.
      • 12-602. Regulatory fees and compensation not a tax.
      • 12-603. Definitions.
      • 12-604. Scope of Article; Purpose of Registration.
      • 12-605. Registration Required.
      • 12-606. Registration Fee.
      • 12-607. Exemptions from Registration.
      • 12-608. Construction standards; general.
      • 12-609. Construction Codes.
      • 12-610. Construction Permits Requests.
      • 12-611. Construction Permits.
      • 12-612. Verification.
      • 12-613. Construction Schedule.
      • 12-614. Construction Permit Fee.
      • 12-615. Issuance of Permit.
      • 12-616. Notice of Construction.
      • 12-617. Compliance with Permit.
      • 12-618. Non-complying Work.
      • 12-619. Completion of Construction.
      • 12-620. As-Built Drawings.
      • 12-621. Restoration of Public Rights of Way and City Property.
      • 12-622. Performance and Completion Bond.
      • 12-623. Location of Facilities.
      • 12-624. Interference with the Public Rights of Way.
      • 12-625. Relocation or Removal of Facilities.
      • 12-626. Removal of Unauthorized Facilities.
      • 12-627. Coordination of Construction Activities.
      • 12-628. Registration, Franchise Application and Franchise Agreement Required.
      • 12-629. Franchise Application.
      • 12-630. Determination by the City.
      • 12-631. Scope of Franchise Agreement; Effect of Chapter on Franchise Agreement
      • 12-632. Term of Grant.
      • 12-633. Franchise Territory.
      • 12-634. Franchise Fee and Right of Way Use Fee.
      • 12-635. New Facilities or Services.
      • 12-636. Franchise Term Renewals.
      • 12-637. Renewal Determinations.
      • 12-638. Obligation to Cure as a Condition of Renewal.
      • 12-639. Assignments or Transfers of Franchise.
      • 12-640. Termination of Franchise Agreement.
      • 12-641. Notice and Duty to Cure.
      • 12-642. Public Hearing.
      • 12-643. Standards for Termination or Lesser Sanctions.
      • 12-644. Other City Costs.
      • 12-645. Damage to Communication Provider’s Facilities.
      • 12-646. Duty to Provide Information.
      • 12-647. City Use of Provider’s Services or Facilities.
      • 12-648. Compensation for City Property.
      • 12-649. Cable Franchise.
      • 12-650. Leased Capacity.
      • 12-651. Insurance.
      • 12-652. General Indemnification.
      • 12-653. Performance Surety.
      • 12-654. Governing Law.
      • 12-655. Written Agreement.
      • 12-656. Nonexclusive Grant.
      • 12-657. Severability and Preemption.
      • 12-658. Penalties.
      • 12-659. Other Remedies.
      • 12-660. Captions.
      • 12-661. Compliance with Laws.
  • 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 on public grounds.
      • 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
      • 13-301. Definition.
      • 13-302. Tree species to be planted.
      • 13-303. Spacing.
      • 13-304. Distance from curb and sidewalk.
      • 13-305. Distance from street corners and fireplugs.
      • 13-306. Utilities.
      • 13-307. Existing trees exempt.
      • 13-308. Penalty.
    • 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.
    • ARTICLE 5. PRIVATE USE AND CARE OF STREET RIGHT OF WAY
      • 13-501. Purpose and Authority.
      • 13-502. Definitions.
      • 13-503. Duty to Maintain.
      • 13-504. Cultivation, Landscaping, and Trees.
      • 13-505. Obstructions and Junk.
      • 13-506. Alteration of Right-of-way.
      • 13-507. Unauthorized Maintenance.
      • 13-508. Mailboxes and Personal Newspaper Boxes.
      • 13-509. Driveway Approaches, Headwalls and Culverts.
      • 13-510. Permission.
      • 13-511. Enforcement and Penalty.
      • 13-512. Savings Clause.
      • 13-513. Severability.
  • 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. Amendment of Section 182.1.
      • 14-105. Sections deleted.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
      • 14-201. J-turns prohibited.
      • 14-202. Speed limits.
      • 14-203. School speed zones.
      • 14-204. Parallel parking zones.
      • 14-205. Overweight trucks.
      • 14-206. Bicycles, skateboards, motor scooters and other vehicles.
      • 14-207. No parking zones.
      • 14-208. Four way stop.
      • 14-209. Parking on front yards and handicap ramps prohibited.
      • 14-210. Two-way stop; Maple & Freeborn; Maple & Roosevelt.
      • 14-211. Stop sign.
      • 14-212. Public parking over a seven day period.
    • ARTICLE 3. TRUCK PARKING
      • 14-301. Definitions.
      • 14-302. Truck parking.
      • 14-303. Truck/trailer parking permits.
      • 14-304. Fee.
      • 14-305. Restrictions.
    • ARTICLE 4. ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
      • 14-401. Definitions.
      • 14-402. Impounding vehicles.
      • 14-403. Same.
      • 14-404. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
      • 14-405. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
      • 14-406. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
      • 14-407. Hearing.
      • 14-408. Charges constitute a lien.
      • 14-409. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
      • 14-410. Redemption.
      • 14-411. Sale proceeds.
      • 14-412. Statutory procedures.
      • 14-413. Implementation of article.
      • 14-414. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
    • ARTICLE 5. ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES, WORK-SITE UTILITY VEHICLES, GOLF CARTS AND MICRO UTILITY TRUCKS
      • 14-501. Definitions.
      • 14-502. General prohibition on operation.
      • 14-503. Operation on roadways not designated as state highways.
      • 14-504. Penalty.
      • 14-505. Special permit for community events.
      • 14-506. Repeal of conflicting provisions of the Standard Traffic Ordinance.
  • CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 15-101. Definition.
      • 15-102. Policy.
      • 15-103. Charges, penalty, notice, hearing, termination of service.
      • 15-104. Extension policy.
      • 15-105. Utility connect fee; letter of credit; utility re-connect fee.
      • 15-106. Tampering with service.
      • 15-107. Wholesale cost recovery of utilities used for city operations/facilities.
    • ARTICLE 2. WATER
      • 15-201. General.
      • 15-202. City-at-large improvements and responsibilities.
      • 15-203. Right of the city to refuse water service extension.
      • 15-204. Developer or user improvements.
      • 15-205. Platting requirements.
      • 15-206. Sewage disposal requirements.
      • 15-207. Compliance with city plumbing code.
      • 15-208. New services, new construction, fire sprinkler service.
      • 15-209. Existing water service line leaking between main to meter or meter to structure.
      • 15-210. Leaking between the water main and meter or property line.
      • 15-211. Leaking between meter or property line and structure.
      • 15-212. Repair of meter, risers, yokes and curb cocks.
      • 15-213. By-pass required.
      • 15-214. Meters.
      • 15-215. Refunds.
      • 15-216. Every premise to have separate connection.
      • 15-217. Other items not covered.
      • 15-218. Cross connections prohibited.
      • 15-219. Water rates; generally.
      • 15-220. Water rates; Marion County Improvement District No. 2.
    • ARTICLE 3. SEWERS
      • 15-301. Definitions.
      • 15-302. User charge system.
      • 15-303. Same; sewer rates.
      • 15-304. Same; billing and delinquencies.
      • 15-305. Same; periodic review.
      • 15-306. Regulation of the use of public and private sewers.
      • 15-307. Same; when private sewers allowed and requirements therefor.
      • 15-308. Same; sewer construction requirements.
      • 15-309. Same; discharges into the sewer system.
      • 15-310. Same; damage to sewers.
      • 15-311. Same; entry and inspection.
      • 15-312. Same; penalties.
    • ARTICLE 4. SOLID WASTE
      • 15-401. Definitions.
      • 15-402. Prohibition of certain acts and conduct within the city limits.
      • 15-403. Penalties.
      • 15-404. Garbage and rubbish, right of city.
      • 15-405. Frequency of removal.
      • 15-406. Containers; specifications.
      • 15-407. Placing and maintenance of containers.
      • 15-408. Licensed garbage and rubbish collection.
      • 15-409. Collection and billing.
      • 15-410. Charges for city service.
    • ARTICLE 5. ELECTRICITY
      • 15-501. Electric rates.
      • 15-502. Interconnection standards for customer-owned renewable electric generation facilities and distributed generation.
    • 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, disconnecting and penalties.
      • 15-611. Emergency termination.
  • CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • ARTICLE 1. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
      • 16-101. Commission 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.
      • 16-107. Rates, fees and charges.
    • ARTICLE 2. ZONING REGULATIONS
      • 16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 3. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
      • 16-301. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 4. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
      • 16-401. Floodplain management zoning ordinance incorporated.
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1 (Repealed)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 3
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 3A
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 4 (91-1)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 5 (92-1) (Repealed)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 6 (93-1)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 7 (95-1) (Repealed)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 8 (96-1)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 9 (02-1)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 10 (04-01)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 11 (05-01) (Repealed)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 12 (06-01) (Repealed)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 13 (09-01) (Repealed)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 14 (12-01)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 15 (12-02) (Repealed)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 16 (14-01)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 17 (15-01) (Repealed)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 18 (Repealed)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 19 (20-01)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 19 (21-06)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 20 (21-01)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 21 (22-01)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 22 (22-02) (Rejected)
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1183
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1268
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1272
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1351
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1367
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1470