CODE OF THE CITY OF HILLSBORO, KANSAS
GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
PREFACE
ORDINANCE NO. 1341
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. Definition
1-103. Existing ordinance
1-104. Effect of repeal.
1-105. Catchlines of sections.
1-106. Parenthetical and reference matter.
1-107. Amendments; repeal.
1-108. Powers generally.
1-108. Ordinances.
1-110. Same; subject and title; amendment.
1-111. Same; publication.
1-112. Same; ordinance book.
1-113. City records.
1-114. Altering code.
1-115. Scope of application.
1-117. Severability.
1-118. General penalty.
1-119. Official Newspaper or Website.
Article 2. Governing Body
1-201. Governing body.
1-202. Powers generally.
1-203. Mayor.
1-204. President of the council.
1-205. Order of business.
1-206. Regular meetings; quorum.
1-207. Special meetings.
1-208. Mayor, oath of office.
1-209. Council; organization.
1-210. Ordinances.
1-211. Vacancy in office of mayor or councilman.
1-212. Emergency government.
1-213. Incorporating Code of Procedure for Kansas cities.
1-214. Same; official copies.
1-215. Same; deletions.
1-216. Same; amendments.
1-217. Code of ethics.
Article 3. Administrative Officers
1-301. Appointment of officers.
1-302. Terms; vacancies.
1-303. Eligibility for office.
1-304. Council approval.
1-305. Removal of officers.
1-306. Payroll.
1-307. Licensed engineer.
1-308. Director of administration; orders, reports.
1-309. City clerk; duties.
1-310. City treasurer.
1-311. City attorney.
1-312. Municipal judge.
1-313. Police chief.
1-314. Fire chief.
1-315. City administrator; office created; appointment; qualifications.
1-316. Same; powers and duties.
1-317. Same; orders and reports; reception and issuance through administrator’s office.
Article 4. Oaths and Bonds
1-401. Oath; affirmation.
1-402. Form; oaths file.
1-403. Bonds require
1-404. Nature and approval of bonds.
1-405. Bond given before taking office.
1-406. Bond to be kept in force.
1-407. Not to affect bonds in force.
1-408. Bonds paid by city.
Article 5. Employee Benefits
1-501. Social security.
1-502. Retirement, resolution.
1-503. Uniform personnel regulations.
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. Boards and Commissions
1-701. No term limits.
1-702. Land bank.
Article 8. Affirmative Action
1-801. Purpose.
1-802. Unlawful employment practices.
1-803. Same; exception.
1-804. Municipal contracts.
1-805. Same; exception.
1-806. Complaints.
1-807. Same; investigation.
1-808. Same; disposition.
1-809. Enforcement.
1-810. Severability.
Article 9. Open Records
1-901. Policy.
1-902. Record custodians.
1-903. Local freedom of information officers.
1-904. Public request for access.
1-905. Facilities for public inspection.
1-906. Procedures for inspection.
1-907. Appointment of official custodians.
1-908. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
1-909. Designation of additional record custodians.
1-910. Requests to be directed to custodians.
1-911. Fee administration.
1-912. Inspection fee.
1-913. Copying fee.
1-914. Prepayment of fees.
1-915. Payment.
Article 10. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
1-1001. Neighborhood revitalization plan.
1-1002. Fire equipment replacement reserve fund.
1-1003. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
1-1004. Transient guest tax.
1-1005. Special law enforcement trust fund.
CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
Article 1. Livestock and Fowl Generally
2-101. Definition of livestock.
2-102. Definition of fowl.
2-103. Prohibition on keeping or harboring livestock and fowl; exceptions.
2-104. Livestock, fowl at large.
2-105. Swine, hog pen, stables.
2-106. Health regulations.
2-107. Indecent exhibitions.
2-108. Racing.
2-109. Picketing animals.
2-110. Livery barns.
2-111. Domestic Chickens.
2-112. Inspections; Violations.
Article 2. Dogs
2-201. Purpose.
2-202. Definitions.
2-203. Registration and vaccination of dogs.
2-204. Registration fees and issuance of tags.
2-205. Owner shall require dog to wear tag.
2-206. Registration requirement of dogs in city limits.
2-207. Owner shall tag dog.
2-208. Dog shall be confined.
2-209. Unlawful for dog to disturb peace.
2-210. Dogs shall be confined in business places.
2-211. Unlawful fail to vaccinate dog or cat.
2-212. Dogs running at large.
2-213. Dogs committing disturbance or nuisance.
2-214. Handling of dogs biting persons.
2-215. Potentially dangerous dogs; vicious dogs.
2-216. Disposition of potentially dangerous or vicious dogs.
2-217. Kennel license.
2-218. Punishment upon conviction.
Article 3. Other Animals
2-301. Exotic animals.
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. Underage purchaser.
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. Application.
3-303. License granted; denied.
3-304. Qualifications for license.
3-305. License fee.
3-306. Posting of receipt.
3-307. Hours of sale.
3-308. Business regulations.
3-309. 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; Severability
3-801. Penalties for violation of article 2.
3-802. Penalties for violations of articles 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7.
3-803. Severability.
CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Article 1. Fire Limits
4-101. Flues; brick, stone.
4-102. Fire limits; construction.
Article 2. Building Code
4-201. Definitions.
4-202. International Building Code incorporated; International Residential 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. Permit fee, new construction.
4-214. Permit fee; remodeling, repairing.
4-215. Permit fee; removal, new location.
4-216. Permit fee; demolition of structure.
4-217. Abandonment, discontinuance of project.
4-218. Same; posting.
4-219. Certificate of approval.
4-220. Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector.
4-221. Request for inspection.
4-222. Inspection fee.
4-223. Builder or building contractor defined.
4-224. Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts.
4-225. Same; application; granting.
4-226. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
4-227. Insurance.
4-228. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
4-229. Work by property owners.
4-230. Liability.
4-231. Severability.
Article 3. Electrical Code
4-301. Definitions.
4-302. Board of examiners and city electrical inspector.
4-303. Adoption of National Electrical Code by reference.
4-304. Additional provisions.
4-305. Electrician’s license; license bond of electricians.
4-306. Electrician’s bond/insurance.
4-307. Electrical installations; supervision.
4-308. Master electrician; examination.
4-309. Electrician’s examination.
4-310. Board of examiners, waive examination.
4-311. Apprentice helper.
4-312. Work performed by licensed electrician; exception.
4-313. Revocation of license.
4-314. Permits.
4-315. Inspection.
4-316. Reinspection.
4-317. Construction requirements.
4-318. Approval of plans.
4-319. Service entrance panel.
4-320. Service entrance conductors.
4-321. Anchorage for electric service drop.
4-322. Maintenance not responsibility of city.
4-323. Polarized plugs; switches bonded.
4-324. Special exceptions.
4-325. Permit; central air conditioner installation.
4-326. Installation regulations.
4-327. Outdoor condensing unit.
4-328. Board of review.
4-329. Penalty.
4-330. City not liable.
4-331. Severability.
Article 4. Plumbing Code
4-401. Plumbing defined.
4-402. Plumber’s certificate required.
4-403. Examination by board.
4-404. Board of examiners.
4-405. Compensation.
4-406. Examination; certificate; fees.
4-407. Renewal certification, fees.
4-408. Examination; where taken.
4-409. Examination board; arbitration board.
4-410. License, fees.
4-411. Bond / insurance.
4-412. Duties of plumbing inspector.
4-413. Qualifications.
4-414. Concealed plumbing, regulations.
4-415. Plumbers; show certificate, license when necessary.
4-416. Inspectors make recommendations.
4-417. Suspension of license.
4-418. Plumbing plans show location.
4-419. International Plumbing Code incorporated.
Article 5. Moving Buildings and Structures
4-501. Moving structures; permit.
4-502. Application.
4-503. Permit fee.
4-504. Notice to owners.
4-505. Duty of owners.
Article 6. Numbering Houses
4-601. Lots numbered.
4-602. Base lines.
4-603. Business district.
4-604. Residence district.
4-605. Designation of streets.
4-606. Plan of numbering; lots.
4-607. Plan of numbering; blocks.
4-608. Clerk; decision.
4-609. Numbers required.
4-610. Style of number.
4-611. Assessing cost to property owner.
Article 7. Naming Streets
4-701. Town square.
4-702. Names of streets.
4-703. Conflict.
Article 8. Mechanical Code
4-801. International Mechanical Code incorporated.
Article 9. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
4-901. Dangerous structures unlawful; regulations and definitions.
4-902. Standards under International Property Maintenance Code.
4-903. Dangerous structures; petition filed; procedure.
4-904. Appeal to district court.
4-905. Dangerous structures; owner compliance with provisions of code.
4-906. Dangerous structures; immediate hazard.
4-907. Standards hearing officer; exercise powers.
4-908. Posting of notice.
4-909. Other powers preserved.
4-910. Violations; penalties.
Article 10. Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
4-1001. Definitions.
4-1002. Sewer connections.
4-1003. Permits; application.
4-1004. Regulations: plumbing, wiring.
4-1005. Permit fees.
CHAPTER 5. 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. Issuance.
5-107. License fee.
5-108. Same; when payable; time period.
5-109. Payment of fees; receipt.
5-110. Contents of license.
5-111. Record book.
5-112. Display of license.
Article 2. Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants
5-201. Purpose.
5-202. Definitions.
5-203. Solicitor’s license required.
5-204. Solicitor’s license fee.
5-205. Solicitor’s license application.
5-206. Solicitor’s license issuance; denial.
5-207. Solicitor’s license appearance; duration.
5-208. Solicitor’s license non-transferable.
5-209. Solicitor’s license possession; displaying license.
5-210. Solicitor’s license restrictions.
5-211. Solicitor’s license revocation.
5-212. Solicitor’s license appeal.
5-213. Solicitor’s license unlawful actions.
5-214. Solicitor’s license municipal offense.
5-215. Solicitor’s license exemptions.
Article 3. Amusement Shows On City Property
5-301. License required.
5-302. Application required; procedure.
5-303. Insurance; proof required.
5-304. License fee.
5-305. Responsibilities.
Article 4. Mobile Food Vendors
5-401. Purpose.
5-402. Definitions.
5-403. Mobile Food Vendor’s License required.
5-404. Mobile Food Vendor’s License; Fees.
5-405. Mobile Food Vendor’s License application.
5-406. Mobile Food Vendor’s License issuance; denial.
5-407. Mobile Food Vendor’s License appearance; duration.
5-408. Mobile Food Vendor’s License subsequent Mobile Food Unit.
5-409. Mobile Food Vendor’s License non-transferable.
5-410. Mobile Food Vendor’s License displayed.
5-411. Mobile Food Vendor’s License restrictions.
5-412. Mobile Food Unit standards.
5-413. Mobile Food Vendor’s License revocation.
5-414. Mobile Food Vendor’s License appeal.
5-415. Mobile Food Vendor’s License municipal offense.
5-416. Mobile Food Vendor’s License exemptions.
CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
Article 1. City Elections
6-101. Conduct of elections.
6-102. Hours of voting.
6-103. Places of voting.
6-104. Election of mayor and council.
6-105. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
6-106. Filing place, petition and fees.
Article 2. Wards
6-201. Ward No. 1.
6-202. Ward No. 2.
6-203. Extension of Washington Street.
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. Chief; duties, responsibilities.
7-105. Fire chief; powers.
7-106. Records.
7-107. Inspections.
7-108. Assistant chief.
7-109. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
7-110. Unlawful to drive over fire hose; exception.
7-111. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
7-112. False fire alarm.
7-113. Private use of fire equipment.
7-114. Penalty.
Article 2. Fire Prevention
7-201. International Fire Code incorporated.
7-202. Same; enforcement.
7-203. Same; amendments.
7-204. Open burning.
7-205. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
7-206. Stacking of hay or straw.
7-207. Keeping of packing materials.
7-208. Storage of ashes.
7-209. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
7-210. Fire hazards generally.
7-211. Same; inspections to discover.
7-212. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
7-213. Same; service of order; records.
Article 3. Emergency Assistance To Other Jurisdictions
7-301. Request for assistance.
7-302. No conflicts with other agreements.
7-303. Intent.
7-304. Fire protection agreement.
Article 4. Fireworks
7-401. Definitions.
7-402. Sale, discharge and possession of fireworks restricted.
7-403. Application to sell fireworks.
7-404. Inspection.
7-405. Posting of license.
7-406. Regulations governing all retail sales locations.
7-407. Permanent structures.
7-408. Temporary stands.
7-409. Seizure of fireworks; fine, suspension or revocation of license.
7-410. Days when fireworks may be sold.
7-411. Days when fireworks may be discharged.
7-412. Discharge of fireworks restricted.
7-413. Fire extinguishers required.
7-414. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
7-415. Authority of fire chief.
CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
Article 1. Board Of Health
8-101. Board of health created.
8-102. City health officer; duties.
Article 2. Health Nuisances
8-101. 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 2a. Environmental Code
8-2a01. Title.
8-2a02. Legislative finding of fact.
8-2a03. Purpose.
8-2a04. Rules of construction.
8-2a05. Definitions.
8-2a06. Public officer.
8-2a07. Enforcement standards.
8-2a08. Unlawful acts.
8-2a09. Order of violation.
8-2a10. Penalty.
8-2a11. Abatement.
8-2a12. Hearing.
8-2a13. Appeals.
8-2a14. Costs assessed.
8-2a15. 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.
Article 5. Eating and Drinking Establishments
8-501. Food service sanitation code incorporated.
8-502. Deletion of certain portions of code.
8-503. Inspection.
8-504. Authority to take samples.
8-505. Sidewalk display of foodstuffs.
8-506. Unwholesome foodstuff.
8-507. Food handler’s permit.
Article 6. Drug Abuse Program
8-601. Need established.
8-602. Participation authorized.
Article 7. Minimum Housing Code
8-701. Title.
8-702. General.
8-703. Declaration of policy.
8-704. Definitions.
8-705. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
8-706. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
8-707. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
8-708. Designation of unfit dwellings.
8-710. Designation of blighted premises (residential and nonresidential).
8-711. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (nonresidential).
8-711. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
8-712. Notice of violations; procedures.
8-713. Public officer; authority.
8-714. Governing body; authority.
8-715. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
8-716. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
8-717. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
8-718. Governing body; appeals.
8-719. Right of petition.
Article 8. Fair Housing
8-801. Purpose.
8-802. Definitions.
8-803. Unlawful practices.
8-804. Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing.
8-805. Discrimination in the financing of housing.
8-806. Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services.
8-807. Exemption.
8-808. Administration.
8-809. Enforcement.
8-810. Investigations; subpoenas, giving of evidence.
8-811. Enforcement by private persons.
8-812. Interference, coercion, or intimidation.
8-813. Severability of provisions.
8-814. Prevention of intimidation in fair housing cases.
Article 9. Rodent Control
8-901. Definitions.
8-902. Building maintenance.
8-903. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
8-904. Failure to comply.
8-905. Replace rat-stoppage.
8-906. Notice to eradicate rats.
8-907. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
8-908. Inspections.
Article 10. Insurance Proceeds Lien
8-1001. Scope and application.
8-1002. Lien created.
8-1003. Same; encumbrances.
8-1004. Same; pro rata basis.
8-1005. Procedure.
8-1006. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
8-1007. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
8-1008. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
8-1009. Same; disposition of funds.
8-1010. Effect upon insurance policies.
8-1011. Insurers; liability.
CHAPTER 9. MUNICIPAL COURT
Article 1. General Provisions
9-101. Municipal court established.
9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
9-103. Time.
9-104. Place.
9-105. Municipal judge; appointment.
9-106. Same; absence; vacancy; pro tem.
9-107. Same; powers and duties.
9-108. Same; salary.
9-109. Court clerk.
9-110. Payment of fine.
9-111. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
9-112. Failure to appear.
9-113. Court costs.
CHAPTER 10. 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. Fees For Police Responses To Party
10-301. Definitions.
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.
CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
Article 1. Uniform Public Offense Code
11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
Article 2. Local Regulations
11-201. Criminal use of noxious matter.
11-202. Shoplifting.
11-203. Trespassing for purpose of parking vehicle.
11-204. Wasting utilities.
11-205. Vagrancy.
11-206. Disturbance of religious assemblies.
11-207. Loitering; streets, public places.
11-208. Loudspeakers, sound amplifiers: permits.
11-209. Window peeping.
11-210. Dangerous missiles.
11-211. Possession, delivery of marihuana
11-212. Sale, inhalation; toxic vapors, glue, related products.
11-213. Unlawful to sell, explode or discharge fireworks.
11-214. Minors.
11-215. Parent, guardians.
11-216. Unnecessary loud noises within the city limits
11-217. Operation of engine exhaust devices restricted.
11-218. Defecation or urination of human waste on public property.
11-219. Tobacco prohibition.
CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
Article 1. Memorial Park and Adjacent Land Owned By The City Of Hillsboro
12-101. City laws extended to park.
12-102. Criminal use of noxious matter.
12-103. Paper, trash, bottles.
12-104. Injury to plants; defacing property.
12-105. Tampering with park property.
12-106. Curfew.
12-107. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
12-108. Vehicle regulations.
12-109. Hunting.
12-110. Fires.
12-111. Camping prohibited.
12-112. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
12-113. Preservation of natural state.
12-114. General regulations.
Article 2. Municipal Swimming Pool
12-201. Municipal swimming pool.
12-202. Bathing suits.
12-203. Diseased persons.
12-204. Pollution of pool.
12-205. Animals.
12-206. Register of persons.
12-207. Children.
12-208. Pool hours.
12-209. Pool charges.
12-210. Additional rules.
Article 3. Recreation Commission
12-301. Established.
12-302. Recreation commission.
12-303. Officers; meetings.
12-304. Budget.
12-305. Disbursements.
12-306. Annual report.
Article 4. Historical Society And Museum
12-401. Established.
12-402. Membership.
12-403. Funds and donations; treasurer.
12-404. Rules and regulations.
Article 5. City Airport
12-501. Airport board established; appointment.
12-502. Same; terms; vacancy.
12-503. Same; authority; purpose.
12-504. Same; meetings.
12-505. Airport; declaration of public interest.
12-506. Weight restrictions.
12-507. Refueling.
12-508. Penalty.
Article 6. Public Building Commission
12-601. Public building commission.
12-602. Powers.
12-603. Composition of commission.
CHAPTER 13. STREETS, ALLEYS 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. Duty of occupant to keep sidewalks clean.
13-112. Ride or drive bicycle, motorcycle, or special purpose vehicle prohibited.
13-113. Exceptions.
Article 2. Streets; Excavation, Curbs, Gutters, Pavement
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.
Article 3. City Tree Board
13-301. Creation and establishment.
13-302. Term of office, vacancy.
13-303. Compensation.
13-304. Duties and responsibilities.
13-305. Operation.
Article 4. Trees and Shrubs
13-401. Laboratory test; determination.
13-402. Notice served.
13-403. Failure of owner; duty of city.
13-404. Prevent spread of disease.
13-405. Dangerous, dead or diseased trees on private property.
13-406. Public property; cost borne by city.
13-407. Injuring trees and shrubs.
13-408. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
13-409. Costs on tax rolls.
13-410. Penalty.
Article 5. Snow and Ice
13-501. Snow and ice control plan overview.
13-502. Snow and ice removal regulations.
13-503. Same; emergency regulation.
13-504. Same; responsibility of citizens and patrons.
13-505. Same; standard procedure.
13-506. Same; business district snow and ice removal regulation.
CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
14-102. Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
14-202. Restricted speed zones.
14-203. Urban district.
14-204. City truck route, Ash Street.
14-206. Storage of vehicles, streets, alleys.
14-207. Storage defined.
14-208. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
14-209. J turns
14-210. Parking off street in certain residential zones; improved parking surface required.
14-211. Designated downtown parking.
Article 3. Hazardous Materials
14-301. Hazardous material defined.
14-302. Same; exceptions.
14-303. Transportation of hazardous materials.
14-304. Hazardous materials routes.
14-305. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
14-306. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
Article 4. Special Use Vehicles
14-401. Operation of work-site utility vehicles.
14-402. Same; definition.
14-403. Operation of micro utility trucks.
14-404. Same; definition.
14-405. Operation of all-terrain vehicles.
14-406. Same; definition.
14-407. Operation of golf carts.
14-408. Same; definition.
14-409. Same; display of slow-moving vehicle emblem.
14-410. Operation of lawn mowers.
14-411. Lighting equipment.
14-412. Mufflers.
14-413. Valid driver’s license required; penalty.
14-414. Penalty.
14-415. Insurance required; penalty.
14-416. Registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
14-417. Roadways laned for traffic.
14-418. Clinging to other vehicles prohibited.
14-419. Operation of all-terrain vehicles; equipment required for operators and riders.
Article 5. Truck Parking
14-501. Definitions.
14-502. Truck parking.
CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
Article 1. Municipal Water System
15-101. Application for service.
15-102. Reserved.
15-103. Superintendent to have supervision.
15-104. All water to be metered.
15-105. City make connections; fee.
15-106. Every premise to have separate connection.
15-107. Service pipe to be installed by licensed operator only.
15-108. Trenching and backfilling.
15-109. Character of pipe and service connections.
15-110. Curb cocks.
15-111. Check valves required.
15-112. Cost of installation by consumer.
15-113. Extension of mains.
15-114. Individual installation of pipe and service connections by persons or corporations outside of city limits.
15-115. Care of meters.
15-116. City only to remove or repair meters.
15-117. No allowance for leaks.
15-118. Meter reading conclusive.
15-119. Meter seals.
15-120. Testing meters.
15-121. Right of entry.
15-122. Water account in name of consumer.
15-123. Municipal water system application and new service utility hookup fee.
15-124. Sprinkling streets.
15-125. Use of water during fire.
15-126. Fire pressure.
15-127. Taking water without authority.
15-128. Tampering with cut-off valves.
15-129. City reserves right to discontinue service.
15-130. City clerk or water superintendent to keep records.
15-131. City clerk or water superintendent to make out bills; supervise collection.
15-132. Rates.
15-133. Rates - commercial & multiple dwellings.
15-134. Rates - commercial contractual
15-135. Reserved.
15-136. Water, sewer, delinquency, notice, hearing, termination.
15-137. Water and sewer reconnect fee.
15-138. Water rationing; use restricted or stopped.
15-139. Water rationing; imposing restrictions.
15-140. Water rationing; water restrictions.
15-141. City does not guarantee service.
15-142. Fluoridate water.
Article 2. Electric Department
15-201. Contract for service.
15-202. Service application.
15-203. Service.
15-204. Payment of bills.
15-205. Customer’s responsibility.
15-206. Right of entry.
15-207. Meter installation and location.
15-208. Removal of meters.
15-209. Standards of accuracy.
15-210. Estimated bills.
15-211. Connected load.
15-212. Maximum demand.
15-213. Phase, frequency, voltage.
15-214. Payment of electric costs, termination; hearing, termination; new service utility hookup charge as a condition of service; collection of electrical costs.
15-215. Electrical reconnect fee.
15-216. Minimum charges.
15-217. Residential lighting.
15-218. Residential rates and commercial rates.
15-219. Commercial schedule.
15-220. Residential rates outside city limits.
15-221. Temporary service.
15-222. Rates; street lights.
15-223. Power cost adjustment.
15-224. Contract power.
15-225. Interconnection standards for customer-owned renewable electric generation facilities and distributed generation.
Article 3. Heating and Cooling Standards
15-301. Definitions.
15-302. Certificate required.
15-303. Standards.
Article 4. Private Water Wells
15-401. Compliance required.
15-402. Private well defined.
15-403. Permit required.
15-404. Same; fee.
15-405. Inspect site.
15-406. Well inspection.
15-407. Cross connections banned.
15-408. Connections banned for certain property.
15-409. Disconnect public water supply.
15-410. Penalty.
Article 5. Refuse Collection and Disposal
15-501. System established.
15-502. Definitions.
15-503. Prohibition.
15-504. Garbage, rubbish; frequency of collection.
15-505. Containers; specifications.
15-506. Construction, demolition and renovation waste.
15-507. Yard waste.
15-508. Hazardous waste.
15-509. Collection and billing.
15-510. Licensed garbage and rubbish, collectors.
15-511. Residential charges.
15-512. Commercial charges.
Article 6. Sewers
15-601. Definitions.
15-602. Disposal of sewage.
15-603. Natural outlet.
15-604. Privy unlawful.
15-605. Public sewer; connection required.
15-606. Private sewer system.
15-607. Same; permit.
15-608. Same.
15-609. Same; discharge.
15-610. Same; sanitary manner.
15-611. Same; additional requirements; health officer.
15-612. Same.
15-613. Damage to sewers.
15-614. Discharges.
15-615. Same.
15-616. Same.
15-617. Damage.
15-618. Connections; private sewer.
15-619. Same.
15-620. Costs.
15-621. Separate sewer for every building.
15-622. Old building sewers.
15-623. Permits; classes.
15-624. Same; specifications.
15-625. Sewer specifications.
15-626. Sewer elevation.
15-627. Same.
15-628. Same.
15-629. Connection to public sewer.
15-630. Inspection before connection to public sewer.
15-631. Barricades and lights.
15-632. Connections.
15-633. Unlawful discharges.
15-634. Same; discretion of director.
15-635. Same; procedure.
15-636. Interceptors.
15-637. Same.
15-638. Same.
15-639. Same.
15-640. Entering premises; inspections.
15-641. Same.
15-642. Same.
15-643. Same.
15-644. Charges.
Article 7. Recycling
15-701. Refuse collection; supplement.
15-702. Recycling; site and times established.
15-703. Same; agreement.
15-704. Same; service and access.
15-705. Toxic or hazardous deposits prohibited.
15-706. Residential charges.
15-707. Commercial charges.
Article 8. Water Conservation
15-801. Purpose.
15-802. Definitions.
15-803. Declaration of water watch.
15-804. Voluntary conservation measures.
15-805. Mandatory conservation measures.
15-806. Emergency water rates.
15-807. Regulations.
15-808. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
15-811. Emergency termination.
Article 9. Utility Pole Attachment
15-901. Pole attachments.
15-902. Pole attachment fee rates.
15-903. Payment and affidavit.
15-904. Agreement required.
15-905. Penalty for violation.
CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
Article 1. City Planning Commission
16-101. Planning commission established.
16-102. Membership, terms.
16-103. Powers, duties.
16-104. Plans, plats, replats.
16-105. Rules, regulations; subdivision of lands.
16-106. Rules, regulations; building materials, codes.
16-107. Annual budget.
Article 2. Marion County Planning and Development Commission
16-201. Establishment.
16-202. Membership.
16-203. Power and responsibilities.
16-204. Budget.
16-205. Agreement between governing bodies.
Article 3. Flint Hills Regional Planning Commission
16-301. Name.
16-302. Membership, qualification, term.
16-303. Compensation.
16-304. Meetings.
16-305. Functions, duties, powers.
16-306. Rules.
16-307. Severability.
16-308. Joint planning agreement.
Article 4. Zoning Regulations
16-401. Zoning regulations incorporated.
16-402. Official maps.
16-403. Jurisdiction.
16-404. Zoning administrator.
16-405. Occupancy permit; fee.
16-406. Violations.
16-407. Filing fees.
Article 5. Subdivision Regulations
16-501. Regulations incorporated.
16-502. Violation; penalty.
Article 6. Floodplain Management
16-601. Floodplain management ordinance incorporated.
APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
Charter Ordinance No. 1 (Repealed)
Charter Ordinance No. 2
Charter Ordinance No. 3
Charter Ordinance No. 4
Charter Ordinance No. 5 (Repealed)
Charter Ordinance No. 6 (Repealed)
Charter Ordinance No. 7
Charter Ordinance No 8 (Repealed)
Charter Ordinance No. 9
Charter Ordinance No. 10
Charter Ordinance No. 11
Charter Ordinance No. 12 (Repealed)
Charter Ordinance No. 13
Charter Ordinance No. 14
Charter Ordinance No. 15 (Repealed)
Charter Ordinance No. 16
Charter Ordinance No. 17
Charter Ordinance No. 18
Charter Ordinance No. 19 (Repealed)
Charter Ordinance No. 20
Charter Ordinance No. 21
Charter Ordinance No. 22
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
Ord. No. 832 (KPL Gas)
Ord. No. 867 (Galaxy Cable)
Ord. No. 1024 (United Telephone D/B/A Sprint)
Ord. No. 1104 (Galaxy Cable)
Ord. No. 1112 (Kansas Power Pool)
Ord. No. 1121 (Atmos Energy)
Ord. No. 1128 (Galaxy Cable)
Ord. No. 1223 (Westar Energy)
Ord. No. 1327 (TC Wireless)
APPENDIX C – ZONING REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I. TITLE
SECTION 1. TITLE
ARTICLE II. PURPOSE AND INTENT
SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND INTENT.
ARTICLE III. AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY.
SECTION 2. JURISDICTION.
SECTION 3. NOTICE TO THE COUNTY.
SECTION 4. CONTINUED AGRICULTURAL USE.
ARTICLE IV. INTERPRETATION AND CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 1. RULES OF INTERPRETATION.
SECTION 2. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.
SECTION 3. ZONING PROCEDURE.
ARTICLE V. DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.
SECTION 2. UNDEFINED TERMS.
ARTICLE VI. DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES
SECTION 1. DISTRICT CLASSIFICATIONS.
ArSECTION 2. ZONING DISTRICT MAP.
SECTION 3. ANNEXATION RULE.
ARTICLE VII. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
SECTION 1. STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT, AND PURPOSES.
SECTION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
SECTION 3. ADMINISTRATION.
SECTION 4. PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION.
SECTION 5. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT VARIANCE PROCEDURES.
SECTION 6. ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, AND VIOLATIONS.
SECTION 7. AMENDMENTS.
SECTION 8. DEFINITIONS.
ARTICLE VIII. “A – L” AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATION.
SECTION 5. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 6. YARD REGULATIONS.
SECTION 7. SIGN REGULATIONS.
SECTION 8. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
ARTICLE IX. “W – P” WATER QUALITY PROTECTION DISTRICT
SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 3. SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 5. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 6. YARD REGULATIONS.
SECTION 7. SIGN REGULATIONS.
SECTION 8. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
ARTICLE X. “R – S” RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN DISTRICT
SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 5. LOT COVERAGE.
SECTION 6. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 7. YARD REGULATIONS.
SECTION 8. SIGN REGULATIONS.
SECTION 9. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
ARTICLE XI. “R – 1” SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 5. LOT COVERAGE.
SECTION 6. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 7. YARD REGULATIONS.
SECTION 8. SIGN REGULATIONS.
SECTION 9. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
ARTICLE XII. “R – 2” TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 5. LOT COVERAGE.
SECTION 6. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 7. YARD REGULATIONS.
SECTION 8. SIGN REGULATIONS.
SECTION 9. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
ARTICLE XIII. “R – 3” MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 5. LOT COVERAGE.
SECTION 6. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 7. YARD REGULATIONS.
SECTION 8. SIGN REGULATIONS.
SECTION 9. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
ARTICLE XIV. “S – I” COLLEGE AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 4. DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN REQUIRED.
SECTION 5. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 6. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 7. YARD REGULATIONS.
SECTION 8. SIGN REGULATIONS.
SECTION 9 PARKING & LOADING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 10 LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
ARTICLE XV. “PUD” PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
SECTION 1. INTENT.
SECTION 2. PERMITTED USES.
SECTION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
SECTION 4. STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT.
SECTION 5. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAN.
SECTION 6. FINAL PLAN APPROVAL.
SECTION 7. RECORDING.
SECTION 8. ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF PROVISIONS OF THE PLAN.
SECTION 9. AMENDMENTS.
SECTION 10. PLATTING.
ARTICLE XVI. “M – H” MANUFACTURED HOME DISTRICT
SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 5. LOT COVERAGE.
SECTION 6. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 7. YARD REGULATIONS.
SECTION 8. SIGN REGULATIONS.
SECTION 9. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 10. SPECIAL MANUFACTURED HOME REQUIREMENTS.
ARTICLE XVII. “M – P” MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT
SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 4. PARK REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 5. APPLICATION PROCEDURE.
ARTICLE XVII-AH. “A - H” ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION HOUSING DISTRICT
SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION HOUSING DEFINITION.
SECTION 3. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 4. USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 5. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 6. LOT COVERAGE.
SECTION 7. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 8. YARD REGULATIONS.
SECTION 9. SIGN REGULATIONS.
SECTION 10. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 11. SPECIAL ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION HOME REQUIREMENTS.
ARTICLE XVIII. “C – S” HIGHWAY SERVICE DISTRICT
SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 5. LOT COVERAGE.
SECTION 6. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 7. YARD REGULATIONS.
SECTION 8. SIGN REGULATIONS.
SECTION 9. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 10. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 11. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
ARTICLE XIX. “C – 1” CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 5. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 6. YARD REGULATIONS.
SECTION 7. SIGN REGULATIONS.
SECTION 8. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 9. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 10. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
ARTICLE XX. “C – 2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 5. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 6. YARD REGULATIONS.
SECTION 7. SIGN REGULATIONS.
SECTION 8. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 9. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 10. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
ARTICLE XXI. “C – 3” ADULT ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 5. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 6. YARD REGULATIONS.
SECTION 7. SIGN REGULATIONS.
SECTION 8. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 9. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 10. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
SECTION 11. USE AND LOCATION RESTRICTIONS.
ARTICLE XXII. “I – 1” LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 5. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 6. YARD REGULATIONS.
SECTION 7. SIGN REGULATIONS.
SECTION 8. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 9. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 10. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
ARTICLE XXIII. “I – 2” HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND INTENT OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 5. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 6. YARD REGULATIONS.
SECTION 7. SIGN REGULATIONS.
SECTION 8. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 9. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 10. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
ARTICLE XXIV. “A – P” AIRPORT DISTRICT
SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND INTENT OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. AUTHORITY AND REASONABLENESS.
SECTION 3. CONFLICT.
SECTION 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION.
SECTION 5. PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTION OF OR AMENDMENT TO AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS..
SECTION 6. AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS.
SECTION 7. AIRPORT OVERLAY DISTRICT HEIGHT LIMITATIONS.
SECTION 8. AIRPORT OVERLAY DISTRICT USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 9. NON-CONFORMING USES.
SECTION 10. PERMITS.
SECTION 11. VARIANCES.
SECTION 12 OBSTRUCTION MARKING AND LIGHTING.
SECTION 13. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
ARTICLE XXV. SIGN REGULATIONS
SECTION 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 3. PERMITS AND FEES REQUIRED.
SECTION 4. NON-CONFORMING SIGNS.
SECTION 5. REMOVAL OF SIGNS FROM VACANT BUILDINGS.
ARTICLE XXVI. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
SECTION 1. REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 3. MAINTENANCE.
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE.
SECTION 5. APPLICATION.
ARTICLE XXVII. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 1. MINIMUM LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS.
ARTICLE XXVIII. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
SECTION 1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
ARTICLE XXVIII-HS “H-S” HOSPITAL DISTRICT
SECTION 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
SECTION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 3. USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 4. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.
SECTION 5. LOT COVERAGE.
SECTION 6. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 7. YARD REGULATIONS.
SECTION 8. SIGN REGULATIONS.
SECTION 9. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 10. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 11. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
ARTICLE XXIX. BUILDINGS AND USES AFFECTED
SECTION 1. MINIMUM BUILDING REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 2. BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES MOVED IN.
SECTION 3. ELEVATION.
ARTICLE XXX. ADDITIONAL HEIGHT, AREA, AND USE REGULATIONS
SECTION 1. QUALIFICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTATIONS TO DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
SECTION 2. FENCES.
SECTION 3. BUILDING SETBACK LINES.
SECTION 4. LOTS OF RECORD.
SECTION 5. CANOPY AND MARQUEE.
SECTION 6. TEMPORARY USES PERMITTED.
SECTION 7. WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS (WECS).
SECTION 8. JOINT DRIVEWAYS AND GARAGES.
SECTION 9. PROTECTION OF SEWER AND OTHER UTILITY LINES.
SECTION 10. MINING AND EXTRACTION OF MINERALS.
SECTION 11. VACATED STREETS AND ALLEYS.
SECTION 12. SANITARY SEWERAGE REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 13. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS.
SECTION 14. HOME OCCUPATIONS.
ARTICLE XXXI. NON-CONFORMING USES
SECTION 1. NON-CONFORMING USES WHICH MAY BE CONTINUED.
SECTION 2. NON-CONFORMING USES WHICH MAY NOT BE CONTINUED.
ARTICLE XXXII. ENFORCEMENT, VIOLATION, AND PENALTY
SECTION 1. ENFORCEMENT.
SECTION 2. CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE.
SECTION 3. PLANS.
SECTION 4. VIOLATION AND PENALTY.
ARTICLE XXXIII. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
SECTION 1. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ESTABLISHED.
SECTION 2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
SECTION 3. RULES OF PROCEDURE.
SECTION 4. MEETINGS.
SECTION 5. RECORDS.
SECTION 6. FILING FEE.
SECTION 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE.
SECTION 8. POWERS AND JURISDICTIONS.
SECTION 9. PROCEDURE.
SECTION 10. VARIANCES TO THIS ZONING ORDINANCE.
SECTION 11. EXCEPTIONS TO THIS ZONING ORDINANCE.
SECTION 12. PERFORMANCE.
ARTICLE XXXIV. AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS.
SECTION 2. APPLICATIONS.
SECTION 3. FILING FEE.
SECTION 4. PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE.
SECTION 5. ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS OF LESSER CHANGE.
SECTION 6. ZONING AMENDMENT CONSIDERATIONS.
SECTION 7. PROTEST.
ARTICLE XXXV. VALIDITY
SECTION 1. SEVERABILITY.
ARTICLE XXXVI. CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
SECTION 1. REPEALS.
SECTION 2. APPROVAL.
APPENDIX D – SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1. TITLE.
SECTION 2. PURPOSE AND INTENT.
SECTION 3. AUTHORITY.
SECTION 4. JURISDICTION.
SECTION 5. APPLICABILITY.
SECTION 6. EXEMPTIONS.
SECTION 7. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS.
SECTION 8. INTERPRETATION.
SECTION 9. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.
SECTION 10. NOTICE TO THE COUNTY.
ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1. APPLICABILITY.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS.
ARTICLE III. PLAT APPROVALS, VACATION PROCEDURE, VESTING OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
SECTION 1. PLAT APPROVAL REQUIRED.
SECTION 2. APPROVALS REQUIRED FOR PLAT RECORDING.
SECTION 3. VACATION OF PLATS.
SECTION 4. VESTING OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS.
ARTICLE IV. APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND APPROVAL PROCESS
SECTION 1. PRE-APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 2. SKETCH PLAN.
SECTION 3. PRELIMINARY PLAT.
SECTION 4. FINAL PLAT.
SECTION 5. SMALL TRACT PLATTING PROCEDURE.
ARTICLE V. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS
SECTION 1. PRELIMINARY PLAT.
SECTION 2. FINAL PLAT.
ARTICLE VI. MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS
SECTION 1. GENERAL GUIDELINES.
SECTION 2. PUBLIC FACILITY REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 3. CHARACTER OF THE LAND.
SECTION 4. STREETS, ALLEYS, AND PUBLIC WAYS.
SECTION 5. BLOCKS.
SECTION 6. LOTS.
SECTION 7. SUBDIVISION DESIGN.
ARTICLE VII. DEDICATION OR RESERVATION OF PUBLIC SITES AND OPEN SPACES
SECTION 1. DETERMINATION OF NEED.
SECTION 2. DEDICATION OF SITES.
ARTICLE VIII. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
SECTION 1. IMPROVEMENT PROVISIONS.
SECTION 2. RELOCATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES.
SECTION 3. EROSION CONTROL.
SECTION 4. EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS.
SECTION 5. FINANCING OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS.
ARTICLE IX. INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS
SECTION 1. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED.
SECTION 2. CONTENT OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
SECTION 3. CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS.
ARTICLE X. LOT SPLIT PROCEDURE
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL.
SECTION 2. APPLICATION.
SECTION 3. LOT SPLIT APPROVAL.
SECTION 4. EXEMPTION FOR INDUSTRIAL PLATS.
ARTICLE XI. APPEALS AND VARIANCES
SECTION 1. APPEALS.
SECTION 2. VARIANCES.
SECTION 3. WAIVERS.
ARTICLE XII. AMENDMENTS AND REVIEW
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT PROCEDURE.
SECTION 2. ANNUAL REVIEW.
ARTICLE XIII. ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 1. DUTIES OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR.
SECTION 2. DUTIES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
SECTION 3. DUTIES OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
ARTICLE XIV. SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE
SECTION 1. SEVERABILITY.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
APPENDIX E – MUNICIPAL POLICIES
Introduction
1. Policy Code Development Process
2. Economic Development Tax Exemption Policy Statement
3. Cross Connection Control Policy
4. Abatement of Penalty on Utility Bill
5. Street Lighting That Benefits Private Property
6. Extension of Utilities
7. Major Snowstorm Clearance Procedures
8. Annexation
9. Vacation Policy
10. Domestic Violence
11. Severe Weather Procedures
12. Hillsboro Police Department Firearms Policy
13. Uniform Policy
14. Commercial Drivers Licenses
15. Reserve a Dump Truck
16. Call Back Time for Police Officers
17. Hillsboro Municipal Pool Policy
18. Issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds
19. Health Insurance Coverage
20. Public Overnight Campground Facility
21. Self-service Vehicles
22. Rules & Regulations – City Owned Buildings
23. Blood-Borne Pathogens: As Mandated by OSHA
24. Minimums Standards for Pavement Design
25. Additional Requirements for Submitting Plats to the City of Hillsboro
26. Prohibiting use of City facilities after working hours by the public or City employees for personal use
27. Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability
28. Payment of Consultation Services
29. Accident Investigation
30. Meeting Attendance and Travel Expenses
31. Filing Claim Against the City for Damages/Injury
32. Wrecked/Stored Vehicle Impound Fee
33. Charges for Mowing Private Property
34. Procedures Regarding Returned Checks
35. City Personnel Required to Perform On-Call/Stand-by as Part of their Duty Requirements
36. Giving References on Former or Current Employees of the City of Hillsboro
37. Fuel Purchases
38. Drug-Free Workplace
39. Sidewalk Replacement Policy
40. Internet & Software Policy
41. Invitations for Christmas Party/Purchase of Christmas Gifts
42. Christmas Light Rebate
43. Level Payment Plan
44. Longevity Pay
45. Wiring for electric power, street lights, telephone service and cable television
46. Residential Water Services
47. Renting City Owned Equipment to Private Individuals
48. Time Frame for Keeping Audio & Video Tapes
49. Purchasing Policy
50. Messages on Community Marquee
51. Safety Committee Bylaws
52. Loss Control Policy
53. Hazard Communication Program
54. HFD Standard Operating Procedures
55. Self-Inspection Program
56. Personal Protective Equipment
57. Loss Control Policy
58. Return of Utility Deposits
59. Driveway Approaches
60. Lockout/Tagout
61. Trenching & Excavation
62. Confined Space Procedure
63. Respiratory Protection
64. Delinquent Bills/State Set-off Program
65. Holiday Hours Paid
66. Placing of Special Assessments on Undeveloped Land
67. Purchasing Policy
68. Accountability for Safety
69. Return to Work
70. Aquatic Center Admission Policy
71. Aquatic Center Events and Programming Policy
72. Donations
74. Residency
75. Payment by city of insurance claims denied by city insurer
76. Bill Stuffers Included in City Utility Bills
77. Procedures for the write-off of accounts receivable
78. Formalized Stretching Program for Fire & Police Departments
79. Procedures replacing utility service connections when the connection does not meet property owner requirements
80. Substance Abuse Policy
81. Cell Phone Use
82. Procurement Policy
83. Civil Rights/Fair Housing Policy
86. School Farm Application Review Guidelines
87. Hazard Communication Standard/Global Harmonized System
88. Procedures for doing utility shut-offs with customers who have a medical need for electricity and are delinquent on their utility bill.
89. Procedures for dealing with employees who travel out of state during COVID-19 restrictions
90. Fleet and Vehicle Policy
91. Use of Social Media
92. Record Retention
93. Electrical Service Disconnection Policy
94. Development of Housing Units
95. Public Comments
96. Use of Third-Party Collections Agencies
97. Electric Vehicle Chargers for Commercial Auto Sales
98. Infinity Fitness Facility Memberships for Employees
99. Hillsboro Municipal Golf Course Memberships
100. Rules & Regulations for Rental of City-Owned Buildings
101. Dumpster Policy
102. Installation of Lightning Arresters
103. Vegetation Management Policy
104. Wildlife Preservation Policy
105. Distribution Circuit Inspection Programs.
106. Guidelines for Performing Thermographic Circuit Inspections
107. Quinquennial Distribution Assessment Report
108. City Vehicle Use Policy
APPENDIX F – EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
INTRODUCTION
EMPLOYMENT POLICIES
WORKPLACE CONDUCT
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
TIME AWAY AND LEAVE BENEFITS
INFORMATION & OFFICE SECURITY
GENERAL PRACTICES