CODE OF THE CITY OF MOUND CITY, 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. General penalty.
1-118. Severability.
1-118. Emergency government.
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.
1-208. Code of procedure for Kansas cities incorporated.
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. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
1-401. City sales tax; 1% for general purposes.
1-402. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
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.
CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
Article 1. Animals and Fowl Generally
2-101. Animals upon streets
2-102. Animals, Keeping in City
2-103. Cruelty to Animals
2-104. Cruelty by Owner or Person Having Charge of Animal.
2-105. Riding Fast.
2-106. Domestic Fowl Running at Large.
2-107. Enforcement.
Article 2. Dogs
2-201. Definitions.
2-202. Tax; Owners, Harborers of Dogs.
2-203. Penalty on Overdue Tax.
2-204. Dog Registration; Tags.
2-205. Vaccination
2-206. Spayed Dogs.
2-207. City Clerk, Record; Enumeration.
2-208. Three Days for Ownership.
2-209. Annual Notice Published.
2-210. Dogs Running at Large; Tied.
2-211. Impounding; Fees, Redeeming; Disposition.
2-212. Devices or Methods of Catching Dogs.
2-213. Order to Muzzle.
2-214. Noisy Dogs.
2-215. Establishment, Dog Pound.
2-216. Breaking Pound.
2-217. Tax to General Fund
Article 3. Vicious Dogs
2-301. Vicious Dogs.
2-302. Keeping of Registered Pit Bulls.
2-303. Leash and Muzzle of Pit Bulls.
2-304. Confinement of Pit Bulls.
2-305. Confinement Indoors of Pit Bulls.
2-306. Signs for Pit Bulls.
2-307. Insurance of Pit Bulls.
2-308. Identification Photographs of Pit Bulls.
2-309. Reporting Requirements for Pit Bulls.
2-310. Sale or Transfer of Ownership of Pit Bull is Prohibited.
2-311. Animals born of Registered Pit Bull Dogs.
2-312. Irrebuttalbe Presumptions on Pit Bulls.
2-313. Failure to Comply
2-314. Violation and Penalties.
Article 4. Other Animals
2-401. 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.
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. Special Event CMB Permits
3-601. Permit required.
3-602. Permit fee.
3-603. City special event permit.
3-604. Permit regulations.
Article 7. Temporary Permits for Alcoholic Beverages
3-701. Permit required.
3-702. City temporary permit.
3-703. Permit regulations.
3-704. Permit fee.
CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Article 1. Fire Limits
4-101. Fire limits.
4-102. Construction within the fire limits.
4-103. Moving Buildings.
Article 2. Building Code
4-201. Uniform Building Code Incorporated.
4-202. Materials not covered in code.
4-203. Inspector.
4-204. Building permits.
4-205. Fees for permit.
4-206. Penalty.
Article 3. Electrical Code
4-301. National Electrical Code incorporated.
4-302. Electrical Inspector.
Article 4. Plumbing Code
4-401. Uniform Plumbing Code incorporated.
4-402. Plumbing inspector.
Article 5. Housing Code.
4-501. Uniform Housing Code incorporated.
4-502. Building Official.
Article 6. Campers and Travel Trailers.
4-601. Definitions.
4-602. Storage of campers and travel trailers.
4-603. Habitation in campers and travel trailers.
4-604. Penalties.
Article 7. Shipping Containers
4-701. Shipping containers used as storage units.
Article 8. Moving Buildings
4-801. Building official; authority.
4-802. Permit required.
4-803. Same; application for permit.
4-804. Same; bond, insurance required.
4-805. Same; fee.
4-806. Route; duties of building official.
4-807. Notice to owners.
4-808. Duty of owners.
4-809. Interfering with poles; wires.
4-810. Display of lanterns.
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. License fees.
5-107. Same; when payable; time period.
5-108. Payment of fees; receipt.
5-109. Contents of license.
5-110. Record book.
5-111. Display of license.
5-112. Junkyards unlawful.
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. Reserved for future use.
Article 2. Fire Prevention
7-201. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
7-202. Stacking of hay or straw.
7-203. Keeping of packing materials.
7-204. Storage of ashes.
7-205. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
7-206. Fire hazards generally.
7-207. Same; inspections to discover.
7-208. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
7-209. 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.
Article 4. Open Burning
7-401. Open burning prohibited.
7-402. Exception; permit.
7-403. Permit.
7-404. Fine.
7-405. Enforcement.
7-406. Burn Site.
CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
Article 1. Nuisances
8-101. Definitions.
8-102. Enumeration of nuisances.
8-103. Prohibition of nuisances.
8-104. Applicability to corporations.
8-105. Penalty.
8-106. Abatement; weeds.
8-107. Abatement; other nuisances.
Article 2. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
8-201. Purpose.
8-202. Definitions.
8-203. Enforcing officer; duties.
8-204. Procedure; petition.
8-205. Same; notice.
8-206. Same; publication.
8-207. Same; hearing, order.
8-208. Duty of owner.
8-209. Same; failure to comply.
8-210. Same; make site safe.
8-211. Assessment of costs.
8-212. Immediate hazard.
8-213. Appeals from order.
8-214. Scope of article.
Article 3. Insurance Proceeds Lien
8-301. Scope and application.
8-302. Lien created.
8-303. Same; encumbrances.
8-304. Same; pro rata basis.
8-305. Procedure.
8-306. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
8-307. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
8-308. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
8-309. Same; disposition of funds.
8-310. Effect upon insurance policies.
8-311. Insurers; liability.
Article 4. Environmental Code
8-401. Title.
8-402. Legislative finding of fact.
8-403. Purpose.
8-404. Rules of construction.
8-405. Definitions.
8-406. Public officer.
8-407. Enforcement standards.
8-408. Unlawful acts.
8-409. Order of violation.
8-410. Penalty.
8-411. Abatement.
8-412. Hearing.
8-413. Appeals.
8-414. Costs assessed.
8-415. Construction.
Article 5. Minimum Housing Code
8-501. Title.
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.
8-508. Designation of unfit dwellings.
8-509. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
8-510. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
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.
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. Amendment; discharge of firearms by law enforcement.
Article 2. Local Provisions
11-201. Disorderly conduct and loud noises.
Article 3. Curfew
11-301. Curfew.
11-302. Exceptions.
11-303. Violations
11-304. 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. Dangerous weapons.
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 2. Tree Board
12-201. Definitions.
12-202. Creation and Establishment of a City Tree Board.
12-203. Term of Office.
12-204. Compensation.
12-205. Duties and Responsibilities.
12-206. Operation.
12-207. Street Tree Species to be Planted.
12-208. Distances and Clearances for Planting.
12-209. Public Tree Care.
12-210. Permits Required.
12-211. Compensatory Payments.
12-212. Tree Topping.
12-213. Clearance Over Streets and Walkways.
12-214. Dead or Hazard Tree Removal.
12-215. Interference with the Tree Board.
12-216. Access.
12-217. Arborist Certification and Insurance.
Article 3. Trees and Shrubs
12-301. Public tree care.
12-302. Diseased trees; determination.
12-303. Same; notice served.
12-304. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
12-305. Same; prevent spread of disease.
12-306. Dead and dangerous trees on private property.
12-307. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
12-308. Costs on tax rolls.
12-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
12-310. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
Article 4. City Land Bank
12-401. Establishment.
12-402. Trustees
12-403. Staff
12-404. Cash Basis.
12-405. Budget.
12-406. Property.
12-407. Inclusion
12-408. Incentives
12-409. Consultation
12-410. Proposals.
12-411. Operating funds.
12-412. Annual report.
12-413. Property sale.
12-414. Member Compensation.
Article 5. Municipal Reservoir
12-501. Definitions.
12-502. Lake.
12-503. Police jurisdiction
12-504. Damage.
12-505. Vehicle regulations.
12-506. Preservation of land.
12-507. General regulations.
12-508. Lake use for boating.
12-509. License fee.
12-510. Operation of boats.
12-511. Safety.
12-512. Noise.
12-513. Restrictions.
12-514. Toilet facilities.
12-515. Passenger limits.
12-516. Passenger age and safety.
12-517. Lake closure.
12-518. Rules and regulations.
12-519. Payment of license fees.
12-520. Disposal of trash and fire.
12-521. Swimming.
12-522. Camping.
12-523. Fishing.
12-524. Creel limits.
12-525. Trotlines and setlines.
12-526. Permit age limits.
12-527. Hunting with firearms.
12-528. Hunting and fishing permits.
12-529. Fish feeders.
12-530. Violations.
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. Snow and Ice
13-301. Snow and ice to be removed.
13-302. Same; exception; alternate remedy.
13-303. Same; penalty.
13-304. Removal may be made by city.
13-305. Costs on tax rolls.
CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
14-201. Truck parking.
14-202. Speed limits.
14-203. No parking zones.
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. Special Use Vehicles
14-401. Operation of golf carts and work-site utility vehicles.
14-402. Valid Driver’s license required; penalty.
14-403. Definitions.
14-404. Penalty.
14-405. Display of slow-moving vehicle emblem.
14-406. Insurance required; Penalty.
14-407. Registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
Article 1. General Provisions
15-101. Definition.
15-102. Payment of utility bills and penalties.
15-103. Reconnection upon payment.
15-104. Discontinuance of utility service.
15-105. Nonpayment of bills.
15-106. Utility deposit.
15-107. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
15-108. Landlord liability.
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.
15-213. 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.
15-222. Payment of bills.
15-223. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
15-224. Use during fire.
15-225. Cross-connections prohibited.
15-226. Same; protective backflow devices required.
15-227. Same; inspection.
15-228. Same; protection from contaminants.
Article 3. Sewers
15-301. Definitions.
15-302. Disposal of sewage; connections required.
15-303. Sewer specifications.
15-304. Unlawful discharge.
15-305 Damage to sewers.
15-306. Inspection and testing.
15-307. Violations.
15-308. Sewer rates; monthly usage.
15-309. Sewer rates; bulk deposits.
Article 4. Water Conservation
15-401. Purpose.
15-402. Definitions.
15-403. Declaration of a water emergency.
15-404. Voluntary conservation measures.
15-405. Mandatory conservation measures.
15-406. Emergency water rates.
15-407. Regulations.
15-408. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
15-409. Emergency termination.
CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
Article 1. City Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
16-101. Commission establishment.
16-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
16-103. Meetings, officers and records.
16-104. Powers and duties.
16-105. Board of zoning appeals.
16-106. Budget.
Article 2. Zoning Regulations
16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
16-202. Appliable fees.
Article 3. Floodplain Management
16-301. Floodplain regulations incorporated.
APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
Charter Ordinance No. 1A
Charter Ordinance No. 1B
Charter Ordinance No. 2
Charter Ordinance No. 3
Charter Ordinance No. 4
Charter Ordinance No. 5
Charter Ordinance No. 6
Charter Ordinance No. 7
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
Ord. No. 577 (Gas)
Ord. No. 581 (Electricity)