CODE OF THE CITY OF LAKE QUIVIRA, 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. 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. Penalties.
1-118. Severability.
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. President of the council.
1-207. Vacancies on the governing body; how filled.
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. Code of Conduct
1-401. Policy.
1-402. Definitions.
1-403. Participation in city contracts.
1-404. Participation in non contract matters and required filing of disclosure of interest.
1-405. Pre-acquisition of interest
1-406. Disclosure of information
1-407. Incompatible service to the public
1-408. Appearances and abstention
1-409. Use of public property
1-410. Special treatment
1-411. Violation
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. 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, Finance & Community Development
1-801. Excise tax on platting of property.
1-802. Equipment reserve fund.
1-803. Capital improvement reserve fund.
CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
Article 1. Domestic Animals
2-101. Definitions.
2-102. License fee to be paid by owners and harborers of dogs.
2-103. Fractional year license.
2-104. Penalty on overdue license fee.
2-105. Dog registration; display of tags.
2-106. Vaccination of dogs and cats.
2-107. City clerk keeps records; enumeration.
2-108. Three days for ownership.
2-109. Annual notice.
2-110. Devices or methods of catching animals.
2-111. Killing dangerous animals.
2-112. Examination & quarantine.
2-113. Actual or threatened personal injury.
2-114. Injury to a domestic animal.
2-115. Noises, disturbance of peace prohibited.
2-116. Removal of excrement.
2-117. Destruction of property.
2-118. Scattering of garbage-trash.
2-119. Prohibited areas.
2-120. Nuisance activity.
2-121. Establishment of dog pound.
2-122. Unlicensed or unregistered dog taken by law enforcement officer.
2-123. Breaking confinement area.
2-124. License fees to general fund.
2-125. Enforcement.
2-126. Penalty.
Article 2. Dog Breed Prohibition
2-201. Definitions.
2-202. Certain animals prohibited at all times.
2-203. Violation; penalty.
Article 3. Chickens
2-301. Definitions.
2-302. Livestock, poultry and fowl prohibited; exceptions.
2-303. Chickens; license required; application process.
2-304. Property requirements and coop design.
2-305. Standards of care.
2-306. Sanitation.
2-307. License revocation; non-transferability.
2-308. Dangerous animals.
Article 4. Urban Deer Management
2-401. Hunting permit.
2-402. Coordination with existing laws.
2-403. Penalty.
Article 5. Exotic Animals
2-501. Prohibitions; exceptions.
CHAPTER 3. BEVERAGES
Article 1. General Provisions
3-101. Definitions.
3-102. Restriction on location.
3-103. Minors on premises.
3-104. Consumption on public property.
3-105. Public sale; consumption.
3-106. Open container.
3-107. Consumption while driving.
3-108. Identification card.
3-109. Minor in possession.
Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
3-201. License required of retailers.
3-202. Application.
3-202a. License application procedures.
3-203. License granted; denied.
3-204. License to be posted.
3-205. License, disqualification.
3-206. Restriction upon location.
3-207. License fee.
3-208. Suspension of license.
3-209. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
3-210. Same; appeal.
3-211. Change of location.
3-212. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
3-213. Business regulations.
3-214. Prohibited conduct on premises.
3-215. Sanitary conditions required.
3-216. Minors on premises.
Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor
3-301. State license required.
3-302. Occupational tax.
3-303. Posting of receipt.
3-304. Hours of sale.
3-305. Business regulations.
3-306. Restrictions on location.
Article 4. Private Clubs
3-401. License required.
3-402. License fee.
3-403. Business regulations.
Article 5. Drinking Establishments
3-501. License required.
3-502. License fee.
3-503. Business regulations.
Article 6. Caterers
3-601. License required.
3-602. License fee.
3-603. Business regulations.
3-604. Notice to chief of police.
Article 7. Temporary Permits
3-701. Permit required.
3-702. Permit fee.
3-703. City temporary permit.
3-704. Permit regulations.
CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Article 1. Building Code
4-101. International building code incorporated.
4-102. Amendments and additions.
4-103. Presumptions.
4-104. Copies on file.
4-105. Penalty.
Article 2. Residential Code
4-201. International residential code incorporated.
4-202. Amendments and additions.
4-203. Presumptions.
4-204. Copies on file.
4-205. Penalty.
Article 3. Plumbing Code
4-301. International plumbing code incorporated.
4-302. Amendments and additions.
4-303. Presumptions.
4-304. Copies on file.
4-305. Penalty.
Article 4. Mechanical Code
4-401. International mechanical code incorporated.
4-402. Amendments and additions.
4-403. Presumptions.
4-404. Copies on file.
4-405. Penalty.
Article 5. Fuel Gas Code
4-501. International fuel gas code incorporated.
4-502. Amendments and additions.
4-503. Presumptions.
4-504. Copies on file.
4-505. Penalty.
Article 6. International Energy Efficiency Code
4-601. International energy efficiency code incorporated.
4-602. Amendments and additions.
4-603. Presumptions.
4-604. Copies on file.
4-605. Penalty.
Article 7. Electric Code
4-701. National electric code incorporated.
4-702. Amendments and additions.
4-703. Presumptions.
4-704. Copies on file.
4-705. Penalty.
Article 8. Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
4-801. Uniform code for the abatement of dangerous buildings incorporated.
4-802. Amendments and additions.
4-803. Penalty.
Article 9. Property Maintenance Code
4-901. Title.
4-902. Purpose and intent.
4-903. Definitions.
4-904. Applicability.
4-905. Duties and responsibilities of owners and operators.
4-906. Administrative provisions.
4-907. Penalty.
Article 10. Construction Noise Regulations
4-1001. Purpose and definitions.
4-1002. Exterior construction regulations.
4-1003. Interior construction regulations.
4-1004. Prohibition of construction nuisances in roadways.
4-1005. Regulation of power equipment.
4-1006. Exclusion.
4-1007. Presumptions.
4-1008. Penalty.
Article 11. Post-Construction Water Quality
4-1101. Purpose and intent.
4-1102. Abbreviations and definitions
4-1103. Interpretations.
4-1104. Applicability.
4-1105. Manual of best management practices for stormwater quality.
4-1106. Authority of building official.
4-1107. Inspection program.
4-1108. Notice of acceptance.
4-1109. Facility maintenance.
4-1110. Disturbance of construction facilities.
4-1111. Failure to comply with order.
4-1112. Penalties.
Article 12. Moving Buildings
4-1201. Building official; authority.
4-1202. Permit required.
4-1203. Same; application for permit.
4-1204. Same; bond, insurance required.
4-1205. Same; fee.
4-1206. Route; duties of building official.
4-1207. Notice to owners.
4-1208. Duty of owners.
4-1209. Interfering with poles; wires.
4-1210. Display of lanterns.
CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Article 1. Massage Therapy
5-101. Definitions.
5-102. Massage therapist license; required.
5-103. Massage therapist license; application; fees.
5-104. Massage therapist license; issuance.
5-105. Massage therapist license; revocation.
5-106. License; transfer; other licenses and fees.
5-107. Inspections; immediate right of entry.
5-108. Massage therapist.
5-109. Identification cards.
5-110. Massage premises; regulations.
5-111. Massage premises; supervision.
5-112. Massage therapist and patron registers.
5-113. Violation; penalty.
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.
CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
Article 1. Governing Body
6-101. Conduct of election.
6-102. Hours of voting.
6-103. Governing body elections; terms.
6-104. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
6-105. Candidacy.
CHAPTER 7. 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. International fire code incorporated.
7-202. Same; amendments and additions.
7-204. Same; presumptions.
7-204. Same; copies on file.
7-205. Open burning.
Article 3. Fireworks
7-301. Fireworks defined.
7-302. Sale, possession, use or explosion of fireworks prohibited.
7-303. Penalty.
CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
Article 1. Health Nuisances
8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
8-102. Public officer.
8-103. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-104. Same; 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. Junked Motor Vehicles on Private Property
8-201. Findings of governing body.
8-202. Definitions.
8-203. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
8-204. Public officer.
8-205. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-206. Same; right of entry.
8-207. Order of violation.
8-208. Same; contents.
8-209. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-210. Abatement.
8-211. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
8-212. Hearing.
8-213. Costs assessed.
Article 3. Weeds
8-301. Weeds to be removed.
8-302. Definitions.
8-303. Public officer; notice to remove.
8-304. Abatement; assessment of costs.
8-305. Right of entry.
8-306. Unlawful interference.
8-307. Noxious 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. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
8-501. Purpose.
8-502. Definitions.
8-503. Enforcing officer; duties.
8-504. Procedure; petition.
8-505. Same; notice.
8-506. Same; publication.
8-507. Same; hearing, order.
8-508. Duty of owner.
8-509. Same; failure to comply.
8-510. Same; make site safe.
8-511. Assessment of costs.
8-512. Immediate hazard.
8-513. Appeals from order.
8-514. Scope of article.
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.
Article 7. Insurance Proceeds Lien
8-701. Scope and application.
8-702. Lien created.
8-703. Same; encumbrances.
8-704. Same; pro rata basis.
8-705. Procedure.
8-706. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
8-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
8-708. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
8-709. Same; disposition of funds.
8-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
8-711. Insurers; liability.
Article 8. Hazardous Materials
8-801. Cleanup and cost recovery.
CHAPTER 9. MUNICIPAL COURT
Article 1. General Provisions
9-101. Municipal court established.
9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
9-103. Time and place of sessions.
9-104. Municipal judge; appointment.
9-105. Same; absence; vacancy; pro tem.
9-106. Same; powers and duties.
9-107. Same; salary.
9-108. Court clerk.
9-109. Payment of fine.
9-110. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
9-111. Failure to appear.
9-112. Court costs.
CHAPTER 10. 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 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
11-102. Amendments to Uniform Public Offense Code.
11-103. Omissions.
Article 2. Local Provisions
11-201. Controlled substances.
11-202. Public nudity.
11-203. Window peeping.
11-204. Hunting.
11-205. Littering.
Article 3. Aquatic Plants and Invasive Animals
11-301. Purpose.
11-302. Definitions of aquatic plants and invasive animals.
11-303. Prohibited transport of aquatic plants and invasive animals.
11-304. Citation and enforcement.
11-305. Studies and inspections.
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. Dangerous weapons.
12-105. Vehicle regulations.
12-106. Fires.
12-107. Camping prohibited.
12-108. Sanitation.
12-109. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
12-110. Preservation of natural state.
12-111. General regulations.
Article 2. Right-of-Way Management
12-201. Unauthorized excavations prohibited.
12-202. Permit and bond required.
12-203. Permit; contents.
12-204. Permit; fee.
12-205. Safety precautions.
12-206. Replacement and repairs.
12-207. Duty of persons making excavations.
12-208. Erosion control and debris.
12-209. Supervision.
12-210. Violation; penalty.
Article 3. Tree Board
12-301. Tree board established.
12-302. Term of office.
12-303. Compensation.
12-304. Duties and responsibilities.
12-305. Operation.
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 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 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. Dead and dangerous 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 regulations on private property.
14-103. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
14-104. Penalty for scheduled fines.
14-105. Amendments to adopted standard traffic ordinance.
Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
14-201. Fire trucks right of way.
14-202. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
14-203. Parking regulations on Renner Road, Quivira Lane and Holliday Drive.
14-204. Speed limits.
Article 3. Abandoned Motor Vehicles On Public Property
14-301. Definitions.
14-302. Impounding vehicles.
14-303. Storage.
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. Heavy Truck Routes
14-401. Purpose.
14-402. Definitions.
14-403. Prohibition of heavy trucks on roadways.
14-404. Heavy truck route.
14-405. Exclusion.
14-406. Presumptions.
14-407. Offenses by persons owning or controlling vehicles.
14-408. Penalty.
CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
Article 1. Solid Waste
15-101. Definitions.
15-102. Receptacles to be provided for storage of garbage and trash.
15-103. Location on premises of garbage and trash receptacles.
15-104. Throwing and discarding of trash or garbage prohibited.
15-105. Penalties.
Article 2. Stormwater Management
15-201. Purpose and intent of stormwater management program.
15-202. Definitions and abbreviations.
15-203. Illicit discharge prohibited.
15-204. Required compliance with NPDES permit.
15-205. Authority of building official.
15-206. Inspection and detection program.
15-207. Release and reporting; cleanup.
15-208. Abatement of nuisances and hazards.
15-209. Persons responsible for compliance.
15-210. Penalties.
CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
Article 1. City Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
16-101. Planning commission.
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. Comprehensive plan.
Article 2. Zoning and Subdivision Regulations
16-201. Zoning and subdivision regulations incorporated.
APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
Charter Ordinance No. 1
Charter Ordinance No. 2
Charter Ordinance No. 3
Charter Ordinance No. 4
Charter Ordinance No. 5
Charter Ordinance No. 6
Charter Ordinance No. 7
Charter Ordinance No. 20
Charter Ordinance No. 21
Charter Ordinance No. 22
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
Ordinance No. 277 (Electric)
Ordinance No. 280 (Gas)
Ordinance No. 281 (Electric)