• CODE OF THE CITY OF ST. FRANCIS, 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 or repeal.
    • 1-105. Catchlines of sections.
    • 1-106. Parenthetical and reference matter.
    • 1-107. Amendments; repeal.
    • 1-108. Ordinances.
    • 1-109. Same; subject and title; amendment.
    • 1-110. Same; publication.
    • 1-111. Same; ordinance book.
    • 1-112. Resolutions, motions.
    • 1-113. City records.
    • 1-114. Altering code.
    • 1-115. Scope of application.
    • 1-116. General penalty.
    • 1-117. Severability.
  • Article 2. Governing Body
    • 1-201. Governing body.
    • 1-201a. Qualifications.
    • 1-202. Same; powers generally.
    • 1-203. Same; meetings.
    • 1-204. Same; quorum.
    • 1-205. Powers of the mayor.
    • 1-206. President of the council.
    • 1-206A. Council committees; appointment.
    • 1-207. Administrative powers.
    • 1-208. Vacancies in governing body; how filled.
    • 1-209. Compensation.
    • 1-210. Expenses.
    • 1-211. Rules and order of business.
    • 1-212. Code of ethics.
  • Article 3. Officers and Employees
    • 1-301. Appointment.
    • 1-302. Employees.
    • 1-303. Removal.
    • 1-304. Vacancy in office.
    • 1-305. City clerk.
    • 1-306. Same; fiscal records.
    • 1-307. Same; seal; oaths.
    • 1-308. Same; withholding agents.
    • 1-309. Assistant city clerk.
    • 1-310. City treasurer.
    • 1-311. City attorney; office; duties.
    • 1-312. City superintendent.
    • 1-313. Chief of police.
    • 1-313A. Night watchman; appointment, control, restrictions, and duties.
    • 1-314. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-315. Conflict of interest.
  • Article 4. Oaths and Bonds
    • 1-401. Oath.
    • 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. Public request for access.
    • 1-504. Facilities for public inspection.
    • 1-505. Procedures for inspection.
    • 1-506. Appointment of official custodians.
    • 1-507. Designation of additional record custodians.
    • 1-508. Duties of custodian.
    • 1-509. Requests to be directed to custodians.
    • 1-510. Fee administration.
    • 1-511. Inspection fee.
    • 1-512. Copying fee.
    • 1-513. Repayment of fees.
    • 1-514. 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. Revenue, Finance & Community Development.
    • 1-701. One percent (1.0%) general purpose sales tax for city infrastructure.
    • 1-702. Contract for collection of debts.
    • 1-703. Costs of collection.
• CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Animal control officer; duty to impound; citation alternative.
    • 2-103. Same; capture/destruction.
    • 2-104. Same; right of entry; unlawful interference.
    • 2-105. Cruelty to animals.
    • 2-106. Same; exceptions.
    • 2-107. Keeping animals.
    • 2-107A. Keeping of chickens.
    • 2-108. Animal traps.
    • 2-109. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
    • 2-110. Noisy animals.
    • 2-111. Animal confines; shelters.
    • 2-112. Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens.
    • 2-113. Death of animals.
    • 2-114. Vicious and dangerous animals.
    • 2-115. Running at large.
    • 2-116. Impoundment; fees; notice; record.
    • 2-117. Redemption of impounded animals.
    • 2-118. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
    • 2-119. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
    • 2-120. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
    • 2-121. Emergency; proclamation.
    • 2-122. Quantity.
  • Article 2. Dogs
    • 2-201. Registration and vaccination required; fee.
    • 2-202. Dog tags.
    • 2-203. Same; counterfeit tag.
    • 2-204. Evidence of vaccination.
    • 2-205. Visiting dogs.
    • 2-206. Running at large; fine.
    • 2-207. Confinement of dogs in heat.
    • 2-208. Muzzling.
  • 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.
    • 3-217. Declaration of public policy.
    • 3-218. Possession of beer by those under the legal age for consumption of cereal malt beverage prohibited.
    • 3-219. Transportation of person under the legal age for consumption of cereal malt beverage with beer prohibited.
    • 3-220. Public intoxication.
    • 3-221. Special event permit.
  • 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 regulation.
    • 3-306. Restrictions on location.
    • 3-307. Special event permit.
  • Article 4. Drinking Establishments & Private Clubs
    • 3-401. License required.
    • 3-402. License fee; private club.
    • 3-403. License fee; drinking establishments.
    • 3-404. Business regulations.
• CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Article 1. Fire Limits
    • 4-101. Fire limits established.
  • Article 2. Building Code
    • 4-201. Definitions.
    • 4-202. Uniform building code incorporated.
    • 4-202A. Address numbers.
    • 4-203. Additional provisions.
    • 4-204. Building official; powers; duties.
    • 4-205. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-206. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-207. Building permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-208. Same, application information required.
    • 4-209. Restrictions on exterior building and fencing materials.
    • 4-210. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-211. Same; fees.
    • 4-212. Same; posting.
    • 4-213. Insurance.
    • 4-214. Work by property owners.
    • 4-215. Liability.
    • 4-216. Penalty.
    • 4-217. Injunctive relief.
  • Article 3. Electrical Code
    • 4-301. Definitions.
    • 4-302. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
    • 4-303. Additional provisions.
    • 4-304. Building official; authority.
    • 4-305. Electrical inspector; appointment.
    • 4-306. Same; duties.
    • 4-307. Same; powers.
    • 4-308. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-309. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-310. Insurance.
    • 4-311. Work by property owners.
    • 4-312. Approved materials.
    • 4-313. Liability.
  • Article 4. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code
    • 4-401. Definitions of plumbing.
    • 4-402. Uniform plumbing code incorporated.
    • 4-403. Additional provisions.
    • 4-404. Building official; authority.
    • 4-405. Plumbing inspector; appointment.
    • 4-406. Same; duties.
    • 4-407. Same; powers.
    • 4-408. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-409. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-410. Insurance.
    • 4-411. Work by property owners.
    • 4-412. Approved materials.
    • 4-413. Liability.
  • Article 5. Uniform Housing Code
    • 4-501. Adoption of uniform housing code by reference.
    • 4-502. Penalty.
    • 4-503. Injunctive relief.
  • Article 6. Moving Buildings
    • 4-601. Building official; authority.
    • 4-602. Permit required.
    • 4-603. Same; application for permit.
    • 4-604. Same; bond, insurance required.
    • 4-605. Same; fee.
    • 4-606. Contractor; license required; fee.
    • 4-607. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-608. Notice to owners.
    • 4-609. Duty of owners.
    • 4-610. Interfering with poles, wires.
    • 4-611. Display of lanterns.
  • Article 7. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
    • 4-701. Purpose.
    • 4-702. Definitions.
    • 4-703. Enforcing officer; duties.
    • 4-704. Procedure; petition.
    • 4-705. Same; notice.
    • 4-706. Same; publication
    • 4-707. Same; hearing officer.
    • 4-708. Duty of owner.
    • 4-709. Same; failure to comply.
    • 4-710. Same; make site safe.
    • 4-711. Assessment of costs.
    • 4-712. Immediate hazard.
    • 4-713. Appeals from order.
    • 4-714. Scope of article.
  • Article 8. Heat Loss Standards and Energy Efficiency Ratio
    • 4-801. Effective date.
    • 4-802. Heat loss standards and energy efficiency ratio.
  • Article 9. Demolition of Buildings
    • 4-901. Definition.
    • 4-902. Permit.
    • 4-903. Permit; application, bond, insurance.
    • 4-904. City clerk issue permit.
    • 4-905. Bond, insurance waived.
    • 4-906. Inspection.
  • Article 10. Mobile Homes and Parks
    • 4-1001. Definitions.
    • 4-1002. Location; mobile homes, house trailers.
    • 4-1003. Park license.
    • 4-1004. Camp license.
    • 4-1005. Permits; individual mobile homes, house trailers.
    • 4-1006. License, permit fees.
    • 4-1007. Existing parks.
    • 4-1008. Applications: license for parks and camps.
    • 4-1009. Application information required.
    • 4-1010. Application; expansion to park.
    • 4-1011. Application; temporary permit, mobile home or house trailer.
    • 4-1012. Park and camp locations.
    • 4-1013. Park and camp layouts.
    • 4-1014. Service buildings.
    • 4-1015. Water supply.
    • 4-1016. Sewage disposal.
    • 4-1017. Garbage and refuse.
    • 4-1018. Rodents and insects.
    • 4-1019. Electricity.
    • 4-1020. Grounding.
    • 4-1021. Fuel gas.
    • 4-1022. Register.
    • 4-1023. Alterations and additions.
  • Article 11. Recreational Vehicles and Travel Trailer Parks
    • 4-1101. RV park license required.
    • 4-1102. Rental and parking limitations.
  • Article 12. Storage Buildings
    • 4-1201. Definitions.
    • 4-1202. Placement of commercial storage unit.
    • 4-1203. Placement of private storage units.
    • 4-1204. Placement of business storage unit.
    • 4-1205. Certain uses as storage buildings or structures prohibited.
  • Article 13. Fences
    • 4-1301. Permit.
    • 4-1302. Set back restrictions.
    • 4-1303. Height restrictions.
    • 4-1304. Access to utility meters.
    • 4-1305. Existing fences.
  • Article 14. Propane Tanks
    • 4-1401. Purpose.
    • 4-1402. Scope.
    • 4-1403. Propane tanks.
    • 4-1404. Prohibited locations.
    • 4-1405. Violations.
  • Article 15. Floodplain Management
    • 4-1501. Statutory authorization, findings of fact, and purposes.
    • 4-1502. General provisions.
    • 4-1503. Administration.
    • 4-1504. Provisions for flood hazard reduction.
    • 4-1505. Floodplain management variance procedures.
    • 4-1506. Penalties for violation.
    • 4-1507. Amendments.
    • 4-1508. Definitions.
  • Article 16. Airport Building Regulations and Restrictions
    • 4-1601. Location, boundaries, zones and height restrictions.
    • 4-1602. Location sketch and zoning map.
    • 4-1603. Permit required and exceptions.
    • 4-1604. Non-conforming structures.
    • 4-1605. Marking of non-conforming structures.
• CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • Article 1. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
    • 5-101. Definitions.
    • 5-102. License required.
    • 5-103. Same; application required.
    • 5-104. Investigation and issuance; county residents.
    • 5-105. Investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
    • 5-106. Same; investigation fee.
    • 5-107. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
    • 5-108. Renewal.
    • 5-109. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
    • 5-110. Appeal to governing body.
    • 5-111. Regulations.
    • 5-112. Use of streets and sidewalks.
    • 5-113. Disturbing the peace.
  • Article 2. Junk Dealers
    • 5-201. Definitions.
    • 5-202. Permit.
    • 5-203. Dealing with minors.
  • Article 3. Traveling Shows
    • 5-301 license.
    • 5-302. License fee.
    • 5-303. Chief of police, duty.
  • Article 4. Tree, Shrub or Landscape Contractors
    • 5-401. License, required.
    • 5-402. Examination of applicant.
    • 5-403. Contents of license.
    • 5-404. City clerk, prepare rules and regulations.
    • 5-405. Insurance requirements.
    • 5-406. Appointment of agent for service of process.
    • 5-407. License fee.
    • 5-408. Trash hauling.
• CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
  • Article 1. City Elections
    • 6-101. Conduct of elections.
    • 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.
    • 7-101A. Fire department company; restrictions.
    • 7-102. Membership; fire drill.
    • 7-103. Supervision of department.
    • 7-104. Fire chief.
    • 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. Fire prevention code; incorporated.
    • 7-202. Same; enforcement.
    • 7-203. Same; amendments.
    • 7-204. Open burning.
    • 7-204A. Allowed fires; fires requiring prior notification; exceptions.
    • 7-205. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
    • 7-206. Stacking of hay or straw.
    • 7-207. Keeping of packing materials.
    • 7-208. Storage of ashes.
    • 7-209. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
    • 7-210. Fire hazards generally.
    • 7-211. Same; inspections to discover.
    • 7-212. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
    • 7-213. Same; service of order; records.
  • Article 3. Fireworks
    • 7-301. Fireworks defined.
    • 7-302. Fireworks prohibited.
    • 7-303. Same; exceptions; discharges.
    • 7-304. Same; exception; sale of fireworks.
    • 7-305. Permit for sale of fireworks required; fee; issuance.
    • 7-306. Permit for public fireworks display required.
    • 7-307. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
    • 7-308. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
    • 7-309. Throwing prohibited.
    • 7-310. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
    • 7-311. Retail display of fireworks.
    • 7-312. Fire extinguishers required.
    • 7-313. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
    • 7-314. Authority of fire chief.
• CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Article 1. City Health Officer
    • 8-101. City health officer; duties.
  • Article 2. Health Nuisances
    • 8-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-202. Public officer.
    • 8-203. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-204. Right of entry.
    • 8-205. Order of violation.
    • 8-206. Same; contents.
    • 8-207. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-208. Abatement.
    • 8-209. Hearing.
    • 8-210. Costs assessed.
  • Article 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 before governing body.
    • 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.
    • 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. Minimum Housing Code
    • 8-501. Title.
    • 8-501A. Uniform housing code incorporated.
    • 8-502. General.
    • 8-503. Declaration of policy.
    • 8-504. Definitions.
    • 8-505. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
    • 8-506. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
    • 8-507. Maintenance and repair; dwellings maintenance and repair; dwellings.
    • 8-508. Designation of unfit dwellings.
    • 8-509. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
    • 8-510. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (nonresidential).
    • 8-511. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
    • 8-512. Notice of violations; procedures.
    • 8-513. Public officer: authority.
    • 8-514. Governing body; authority.
    • 8-515. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
    • 8-516. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
    • 8-517. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
    • 8-518. Governing body; appeals.
    • 8-519. Right of petition.
  • Article 6. Rodent Control
    • 8-601. Definitions.
    • 8-602. Building maintenance.
    • 8-603. Notice to rodent-stop.
    • 8-604. Failure to comply; when city to do work.
    • 8-605. Replace rodent-stoppage.
    • 8-606. Notice to eradicate rodents.
    • 8-607. Conditions conducive to harborage of rodents.
    • 8-608. Inspections.
  • Article 7. Tree Board and Regulations
    • 8-701. Tree board established.
    • 8-702. Tree board; powers.
    • 8-703. Maintenance of trees and shrubs.
    • 8-704. Removal of dead or dangerous trees and roots.
    • 8-705. Planting on underground utility lines.
    • 8-706. Control of disease or insect infestation.
    • 8-707. Compliance with notices.
    • 8-708. Appeal of notice.
    • 8-709. Delivery of notice.
    • 8-710. Failure of property owner to do required work.
    • 8-711. Assessment of delinquent cost.
    • 8-712. Right of entry.
    • 8-713. Failure to comply; penalty.
  • Article 8. Noise
    • 8-801. Loud and unnecessary noise prohibited.
    • 8-802. Exceptions.
    • 8-803. Application.
    • 8-804. Review process.
    • 8-805. Penalty.
  • Article 9. Insurance Proceeds Lien
    • 8-901. Scope and application.
    • 8-902. Lien created.
    • 8-903. Same; encumbrances.
    • 8-904. Same; pro rata basis.
    • 8-905. Procedure.
    • 8-906. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
    • 8-907. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
    • 8-908. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
    • 8-909. Same; disposition of funds.
    • 8-910. Effect upon insurance policies.
    • 8-911. Insurers; liability.
• 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. Court clerk.
    • 9-108. Payment of fine.
    • 9-109. Same; failure to pay separate violations.
    • 9-110. Failure to appear.
    • 9-111. Court costs.
    • 9-112. Diversion fee fund.
• CHAPTER 10. POLICE
  • Article 1. Police Department
    • 10-101. Police department.
    • 10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
    • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
    • 10-104. Jail; police records.
    • 10-105. Duties in city.
    • 10-106. Sherman county jail to be city jail.
  • Article 2. Property In Police Custody
    • 10-201. Regulations.
    • 10-202. Disposition.
    • 10-203. Same; exempt property.
    • 10-204. Claiming property.
    • 10-205. Proof of ownership.
    • 10-206. Auction.
  • Article 3. Police Fees
    • 10-301. Fee for police responses to party; 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. Radio, television; disturbance, interference.
    • 11-202. Climbing water tower.
  • Article 3. Resisting Arrest
    • 11-301. Resisting arrest prohibited.
    • 11-302. Peace officer defined.
    • 11-303. Peace officer acting under color of his official authority.
    • 11-304. Penalty.
  • Article 4. Interference With Police Officer, Emergency Medical Services Provider or Rescue Specialist
    • 11-401. Interference prohibited.
    • 11-402. Peace officer defined.
    • 11-403. Emergency medical service provider defined.
    • 11-404. Rescue specialist defined.
    • 11-405. Acting under color of official authority defined.
    • 11-406. Penalty.
• 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. Discharge of weapons not allowed.
    • 12-105. Vehicle regulations.
    • 12-106. Hunting.
    • 12-107. Fires.
    • 12-108. Camping prohibited.
    • 12-109. Sanitation.
    • 12-110. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
    • 12-111. Preservation of natural state.
    • 12-112. General regulations.
  • Article 1A. Roadside Park
    • 12-1A01. Overall management and control.
    • 12-1A02. Roadside park board.
    • 12-1A03. Roadside park membership.
    • 12-1A04. Roadside park meetings.
  • Article 2. Keller Pond
    • 12-201. Lawful fishing.
    • 12-202. License requirements.
    • 12-203. Length limits.
    • 12-204. Creel limits.
    • 12-205. Consumption of alcoholic beverage and/or cereal malt beverage prohibited.
    • 12-206. Enforcement.
  • Article 3. St. Francis Wildlife Area
    • 12-301. Area designated.
    • 12-302. Hunting prohibited.
    • 12-303. Destruction of property prohibited.
    • 12-304. Destructive acts and improper use of areas prohibited.
    • 12-305. Fires.
    • 12-306. Dogs.
    • 12-307. Speed limit.
    • 12-308. Restricted areas.
    • 12-309. Disorderly conduct prohibited.
    • 12-310. Swimming; restrictions.
    • 12-311. Fishing methods.
    • 12-312. Fireworks prohibited.
    • 12-313. Taking of minnows prohibited.
    • 12-314. Drinking of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverages prohibited.
    • 12-315. Private construction in wildlife area.
    • 12-316. Controlled substances prohibited.
  • Article 4. Municipal Pool
    • 12-401. Overall management and control.
    • 12-402. Pool board.
    • 12-403. Pool board membership.
    • 12-404. Pool board meetings.
    • 12-405. Reports to council.
  • Article 5. Theater
    • 12-501. Overall management and control.
    • 12-502. Theater board.
    • 12-503. Theater board membership.
    • 12-504. Theater board meetings.
    • 12-505. Reports to council.
  • Article 6. Public Building Commission
    • 12-601. Creation.
    • 12-602. Composition.
    • 12-603. Purpose, powers and functions.
    • 12-604. Support services.
    • 12-605. Further action.
• 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.
    • 13-205A. Liability for damages.
    • 13-205B. Plat or diagram of underground lines
    • 13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
    • 13-206A. Curb and gutter repair, maintenance and alteration.
    • 13-207. Altering drainage.
    • 13-208. Unfinished pavement.
    • 13-209. Using streets.
    • 13-210. Dangerous objects in streets.
    • 13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
    • 13-212. Discharging water on streets.
    • 13-213. Burning in streets.
    • 13-214. Throwing in streets.
    • 13-215. Hauling loose material.
  • Article 3. Trees and Shrubs
    • 13-301. Public tree care.
    • 13-302. Diseased trees; determination.
    • 13-303. Same; notice served.
    • 13-304. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
    • 13-305. Same; prevent spread of disease.
    • 13-306. Dangerous, dead or diseased trees on private property.
    • 13-307. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
    • 13-308. Costs on tax rolls.
    • 13-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
    • 13-310. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
  • Article 4. Snow and Ice
    • 13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
    • 13-402. Same: exception; alternate remedy.
    • 13-403. Same; penalty.
    • 13-404. Removal may be made by city.
    • 13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
  • Article 5. Emergency Snow Routes
    • 13-501. Finding of governing body.
    • 13-502. Definitions.
    • 13-503. Declaration of traffic emergency.
    • 13-504. Notice of parking emergency; termination.
    • 13-505. Removal of parked vehicles.
    • 13-506. Emergency snow routes; establishment; signs.
    • 13-507. Declaration of heavy snow traffic emergency.
    • 13-508. Notice of heavy snow traffic emergency; termination.
    • 13-509. Penalty.
  • Article 6. Street and Alley Encroachments
    • 13-601. Encroachments prohibited.
    • 13-602. Definition.
    • 13-603. Exceptions.
    • 13-604. Notice to remove; removal.
    • 13-605. Penalty.
  • Article 7. Street Intersection Obstructions
    • 13-701. Obstructions prohibited.
    • 13-702. Duties of owner or occupant.
    • 13-703. City’s right to maintain.
    • 13-704. City’s right to remove.
    • 13-705. Notice.
    • 13-706. Costs as special assessment.
    • 13-707. Penalty.
• 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. Careless driving prohibited.
    • 14-203. Motorcycles on sidewalks; unlawful.
    • 14-204. Bicycles on sidewalks in certain areas; unlawful.
    • 14-205. J-turn prohibited.
  • Article 3. Abandoned Motor Vehicles on Public Property
    • 14-301. Definitions.
    • 14-302. Impounding vehicles.
    • 14-303. Same.
    • 14-304. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
    • 14-305. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
    • 14-306. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
    • 14-307. Hearing.
    • 14-308. Charges constitute a lien.
    • 14-309. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
    • 14-310. Redemption.
    • 14-311. Sale proceeds.
    • 14-312. Statutory procedures.
    • 14-313. Implementation of article.
    • 14-314. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
  • Article 4. Hazardous Materials
    • 14-401. Hazardous material defined.
    • 14-402. Same; exceptions.
    • 14-403. Transportation of hazardous materials.
    • 14-404. Hazardous material routes.
    • 14-405. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
    • 14-406. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
  • Article 5. Overweight Vehicles
    • 14-501. Parking of overweight vehicles on public right of way.
    • 14-502. Overweight vehicles; prohibited parking; exceptions.
    • 14-503. Detached commercial trailers.
    • 14-504. Penalties.
    • 14-505. Finding of city council.
    • 14-506. Exception; recreational vehicle parking allowed.
  • Article 6. Mechanical Exhaust Device
    • 14-601. Use prohibited.
    • 14-602. Penalty.
  • Article 7. ATV, Work Site Utility Vehicles, Golf Carts and Micro Utility Trucks
    • 14-701. Definitions.
    • 14-702. Operation of special purpose vehicles on city streets; special conditions and restrictions on operation.
    • 14-703. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty; flag required; penalty; duties and responsibilities.
    • 14-704. All-terrain vehicles; additional requirements.
    • 14-705. All-terrain vehicles; equipment required for operators and riders.
    • 14-706. Same; insurance required; penalty.
    • 14-707. Same; registration and license; fee; application.
    • 14-708. Penalty.
  • Article 8. Truck Routes
    • 14-801. Finding of government body.
    • 14-802. Definitions.
    • 14-803. Rule of construction.
    • 14-804. Truck routes.
    • 14-805. Prohibition against travel on other than truck routes.
    • 14-806. Exemptions.
    • 14-807. Pick-ups, deliveries, service calls.
    • 14-808. Leaving or returning to home or a place of business.
    • 14-809. Special permits.
    • 14-810. Signs.
    • 14-811. Penalties.
• CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 15-101. Definition.
    • 15-102. Delinquent accounts.
    • 15-102A. Extension of due date.
    • 15-103. Notice; hearing.
    • 15-104. Same; finding.
    • 15-105. Meter access by city personnel.
    • 15-106. Landlord liability.
    • 15-106a. Utility billing procedure.
    • 15-107. Petty cash fund.
    • 15-108. Same; deposits.
    • 15-109. Same; vouchers.
    • 15-110. Connect fees.
  • Article 2. Water
    • 15-201. Superintendent of water and sewage.
    • 15-202. Regulations.
    • 15-203. Service not guaranteed.
    • 15-204. Service connections required.
    • 15-205. Application for service.
    • 15-206. City to make connections.
    • 15-207. Connection fees.
    • 15-208. Curb cocks.
    • 15-209. Check valves.
    • 15-210. Unauthorized service.
    • 15-211. Meters.
    • 15-212. Same; testing.
    • 15-212A. Same; frozen meters; repairs, callback charges.
    • 15-213. Tampering with meter.
    • 15-214. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
    • 15-215. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
    • 15-216. Utility deposit.
    • 15-217. Interrupt service.
    • 15-218. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-219. Wasting water.
    • 15-220. Right of access.
    • 15-221. Rates.
    • 15-221A. Electrical and water rates; apartment houses.
    • 15-222. Account; due, payable, late payment penalty.
    • 15-223. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-224. Use during fire.
    • 15-225. Cross-connection program; regulations; definitions.
    • 15-226. Same; general requirements.
    • 15-227. Same; cross connections prohibited.
    • 15-228. Same; individual water supplies.
    • 15-229. Same; individual water supplies.
    • 15-230. Same; connection to boilers.
    • 15-231. Same; prohibited connections of fixtures and equipment.
    • 15-232. Same; refrigerating unit condensers and cooling jackets.
    • 15-233. Same; water outlets.
    • 15-234. Same; minimum required airgap.
    • 15-235. Same; approval of devices.
    • 15-236. Same; installation of devices.
    • 15-237. Same; tanks and vats - below rim supply.
    • 15-238. Same; protective devices required.
    • 15-239. Same; barometric loop.
    • 15-240. Same; double check-double gate valves.
    • 15-241. Same; low pressure cutoff required on booster pumps.
    • 15-242. Same; other devices.
    • 15-243. Same; maintenance requirements, general.
    • 15-244. Same; backflow preventers.
    • 15-245. Same; testing of backflow devices.
    • 15-246. Same; penalty.
  • Article 3. Electricity
    • 15-301. Electric rates; bills.
    • 15-302. Electrical rates for alley lights.
    • 15-303. Regulations for electrical current.
    • 15-304. Meter testing charge.
  • Article 4. Sewers
    • 15-401. Definitions.
    • 15-402. Sewer connection required.
    • 15-402A. Sewer connection; outside sewer district or outside city limits.
    • 15-403. Permit; required.
    • 15-403A. Connection fee; buildings outside sewer district or city limits.
    • 15-403B. Same; buildings within sewer district.
    • 15-403C. Permit; excavation; fee.
    • 15-403D. Same; work completed 48 hours.
    • 15-403E. Same; city, repair promptly.
    • 15-403F. Same; barricades erected.
    • 15-403G. Same; exception.
    • 15-404. Application.
    • 15-405. Costs.
    • 15-406. Sewer connection.
    • 15-406A. City to complete the connection.
    • 15-407. Sewer for each building.
    • 15-407A. Same; specifications.
    • 15-408. Sewer excavations; damages.
    • 15-409. Failure to connect.
    • 15-410. Privy unlawful.
    • 15-411. Private sewer system.
    • 15-412. Same; permit.
    • 15-413. Same; inspection.
    • 15-414. Same; discharge.
    • 15-415. Same; additional requirements.
    • 15-416. Disposal of sewage
    • 15-417. Damage to sewers.
    • 15-418. Natural outlet.
    • 15-419. Standards.
    • 15-420. Old building sewers.
    • 15-421. Mud, grease traps.
    • 15-422. Roof, foundation drains.
    • 15-423. Same; exception.
    • 15-424. Prohibited discharges.
    • 15-425. Bills.
    • 15-426. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
    • 15-427. Sewer service charge.
    • 15-428. Revenues deposited.
  • Article 5. Solid Waste
    • 15-501. Definitions.
    • 15-502. Collection.
    • 15-502A. Requests for service.
    • 15-502B. Limited use exception.
    • 15-503. Contracts.
    • 15-504. Duty of owner, occupant.
    • 15-505. Containers.
    • 15-505A. Disposal of liquids.
    • 15-506. Bulk containers.
    • 15-506A. Location of containers.
    • 15-507. Enter private premises.
    • 15-507A. Collection schedule.
    • 15-507B. Refusal of collection.
    • 15-508. Ownership of solid waste.
    • 15-509. Wrapping garbage.
    • 15-510. Heavy, bulky waste.
    • 15-511. Hazardous materials.
    • 15-511A. Yard waste.
    • 15-511B. Yard waste collection site.
    • 15-511C. Yard waste only at collection site.
    • 15-512. Prohibited practices.
    • 15-513. Objectionable waste.
    • 15-514. Unauthorized disposal.
    • 15-514A. Penalties.
    • 15-515. Private collectors; license required.
    • 15-516. Same; application.
    • 15-517. Same; fee.
    • 15-518. Same; number to be displayed.
    • 15-519. Closed vehicle.
    • 15-520. Rules and regulations.
    • 15-521. Failure to secure license.
    • 15-522. Charges.
    • 15-523. Same; fee schedule.
    • 15-524. Billing.
    • 15-525. Same; delinquent account.
  • Article 6. Water Conservation
    • 15-601. Purpose.
    • 15-602. Definitions.
    • 15-603. Conservation stages.
    • 15-604. Voluntary conservation measures.
    • 15-605. Mandatory conservation measures.
    • 15-606. Emergency water rates.
    • 15-607. Regulations.
    • 15-608. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
    • 15-609. Emergency termination.
    • 15-610. Severability.
• CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • Article 1. City Limits
    • 16-101. City limits of St. Francis, Kansas.
  • Article 2. Zoning Regulations
    • 16-201. Definitions.
    • 16-202. Use district or zones.
    • 16-202A. Business district.
    • 16-202B. Business and residence.
    • 16-202C. Residence.
    • 16-203. Use districts exceptions.
    • 16-204. Non-conforming uses.
    • 16-205. Front yard of residence district.
    • 16-206. Accessory uses in residence district.
    • 16-207. Public and semi-public uses.
    • 16-208. Restoration in event of disaster.
    • 16-209. Building permits.
    • 16-210. Completion and restoration of existing buildings.
    • 16-211. Enforcement; penalties.
  • Article 3. Subdivision Regulations
    • 16-301. Regulations incorporated.
• APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
  • Charter Ordinance No. L
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2
  • Charter Ordinance No. 3 (Repealed)
  • Charter Ordinance No. 4 (Superseded)
  • Charter Ordinance No. 5
  • Charter Ordinance No. 6
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2002-1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2004-1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2004-2
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2015-1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2015-2
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2016-1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2017-1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2018-1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2018-2
• APPENDIX B – POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
  • Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Harassment in the Workplace
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Uniform Personnel Rules And Regulations