CODE OF THE CITY OF QUINTER, 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. 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.
1-202. Same; powers generally.
1-203. Meetings.
1-204. Quorum.
1-205. Powers of the mayor.
1-206. President of the council.
1-207. Administrative powers.
1-208. Vacancies on the governing body; how filled.
1-209. 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 Administrator.
1-306. City clerk.
1-307. Same; fiscal records.
1-308. Same; seal; oaths.
1-309. Same; withholding agent.
1-310. Assistant city clerk.
1-311. City treasurer.
1-312. City attorney.
1-313. City engineer.
1-314. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
1-315. Conflict of interest.
Article 4. Oaths and Bonds
1-401. Oath; affirmation.
1-402. Oaths filed.
1-403. Bonds required.
1-404. Same; premiums.
1-405. Condition of bonds.
1-406. Approval of bonds.
Article 5. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
1-501. Employee benefits contribution fund.
1-502. Capital improvements fund.
1-503. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
1-504. Special sales tax; 1% to assist U.S.D. 293, terminating after 10 years.
1-505. Intangibles tax; 2.25% on gross earnings.
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. Dogs and Cats
2-101. License requirement.
2-102. License restrictions.
2-103. License fee.
2-104. Registration; tags.
2-105. Vaccinations.
2-106. Vaccination and registration deadlines.
2-107. Number tag required.
2-108. Vicious animals.
2-109. Running at large.
2-110. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
2-111. Violations; fines.
2-112. Kennels; license, fee, inspections, violations, fines, registration.
2-113. Dogs at public events.
Article 2. Livestock
2-201. Definitions.
2-202. Restriction of livestock.
2-203. Penalty.
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. Sale, consumption on public property.
3-105. Open container.
3-106. Consumption while driving.
3-107. Identification card.
3-108. 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.
CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Article 1. Numbering Buildings
4-101. Numbering of buildings.
4-102. Placing of numbers.
4-103. Clerk discretion.
Article 2. Fences
4-201. Purpose.
4-202. When permits not required.
4-203. Height and composition.
4-204. Sight distance at street intersections.
4-205. Easements.
CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Article 1. Mobile Homes
5-101. Definitions.
5-102. Mobile homes; where permitted.
5-103. Mobile homes and trailers as non-residential structures.
5-104. Minimum standards for mobile home parks.
5-105. Plan approval.
5-106. Structural quality of mobile homes.
5-107. Management.
5-108. Licensing.
5-109. Violations; penalties.
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.
Article 3. Oil and Gas Drilling
5-301. Licenses, permits, fees.
5-302. Evidence to be presented by licensee.
5-303. Bond required.
5-304. Insurance of operator.
5-305. Drilling oil, gas wells; duty, governing body.
5-306. Mapping; locations.
5-307. Fencing of drilling rig; protection from blowing oil.
5-308. Pumping units; retaining wall or curb.
5-309. Same; fence.
5-310. Same; power.
5-311. Same; maintenance.
5-312. Disposal of salt water.
5-313. Pipelines in streets.
5-314. State regulations.
5-315. Utility lines.
5-316. Additional requirements.
CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
Article 1. Governing Body
6-101. Conduct of election.
6-102. Hours of voting.
6-103. Governing body elections; terms.
6-104. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
6-105. Candidacy.
CHAPTER 7. FIRE
Article 1. Fire Department
7-101. City fire department established.
7-102. Membership; fire drill.
7-103. Supervision of department.
7-104. Fire chief; powers.
7-105. Same; records.
7-106. Assistant chief.
7-107. Private use of fire equipment.
7-108. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
7-109. Same; fire hose.
7-110. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
7-111. False alarm.
Article 2. Fire Prevention
7-201. Recreational Burning.
7-202. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
7-203. Stacking of hay or straw.
7-204. Keeping of packing materials.
7-205. Storage of ashes.
7-206. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
7-207. Fire hazards generally.
7-208. Same; inspections to discover.
7-209. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
7-210. 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. Liquefied Petroleum Gases
7-401. Installation of new LP containers.
7-402. Location and affixing of LP containers on property.
7-403. Standards for the storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases.
CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
Article 1. Health Nuisances
8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
8-102. Public officer.
8-103. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-104. Same; right of entry.
8-105. Order of violation.
8-106. Same; contents.
8-107. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-108. Abatement.
8-109. Hearing.
8-110. Costs assessed.
Article 2. Junked Motor Vehicles on Private Property
8-201. Findings of governing body.
8-202. Definitions.
8-203. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
8-204. Public officer.
8-205. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-206. Same; right of entry.
8-207. Order of violation.
8-208. Same; contents.
8-209. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-210. Abatement.
8-211. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
8-212. Hearing.
8-213. Costs assessed.
Article 3. Weeds
8-301. Weeds to be removed.
8-302. Definitions.
8-303. Public officer; notice to remove.
8-304. Abatement; assessment of costs.
8-305. Right of entry.
8-306. Unlawful interference.
8-307. Noxious weeds.
Article 4. Minimum Housing Code
8-401. Title.
8-402. General.
8-403. Declaration of policy.
8-404. Definitions.
8-405. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
8-406. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
8-407. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
8-408. Designation of unfit dwellings.
8-409. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
8-410. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
8-411. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
8-412. Notice of violations; procedures.
8-413. Public officer; authority.
8-414. Governing body; authority.
8-415. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
8-416. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
8-417. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
8-418. Governing body; appeals.
8-419. Right of petition.
Article 5. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
8-501. Purpose.
8-502. Definitions.
8-503. Enforcing officer; duties.
8-504. Procedure; petition.
8-505. Same; notice.
8-506. Same; publication.
8-507. Same; hearing, order.
8-508. Duty of owner.
8-509. Same; failure to comply.
8-510. Same; make site safe.
8-511. Assessment of costs.
8-512. Immediate hazard.
8-513. Appeals from order.
8-514. Scope of article.
Article 6. Environmental Code
8-601. Title.
8-602. Legislative finding of fact.
8-603. Purpose.
8-604. Rules of construction.
8-605. Definitions.
8-606. Public officer.
8-607. Enforcement standards.
8-608. Unlawful acts.
8-609. Order of violation.
8-610. Penalty.
8-611. Abatement.
8-612. Hearing.
8-613. Appeals.
8-614. Costs assessed.
8-615. Construction.
Article 7. Insurance Proceeds Lien
8-701. Scope and application.
8-702. Lien created.
8-703. Same; encumbrances.
8-704. Same; pro rata basis.
8-705. Procedure.
8-706. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
8-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
8-708. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
8-709. Same; disposition of funds.
8-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
8-711. Insurers; liability.
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.
Article 2. Local Provisions
11-201. Disturbing the peace.
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. Right-of-Way Management
12-201. Definitions.
12-202. Authorization from city required.
12-203. Health, safety and welfare regulations.
12-204. Specific portions of right-of-way restricted.
12-205. Emergencies.
12-206. Repair.
Article 3. City Dump
12-301. Machinery.
12-302. Appliances.
12-303. Animals.
12-304. Paper.
12-305. Firearms.
12-306. Violations; fines.
12-307. Exceptions.
CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Article 1. Sidewalks
13-101. Permit required.
13-102. Sidewalk grade.
13-103. Same; specifications.
13-104. Same; petition.
13-105. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
13-106. Notice; publication.
13-107. Right of abutting owner.
13-108. Repairs by owner or city.
13-109. Performance, statutory bond.
13-110. Obstructing sidewalks.
13-111. Same; exception.
Article 2. Streets
13-201. Excavation permit.
13-202. Same; bond.
13-203. Same; filed.
13-204. Same; barricades.
13-205. Same; unlawful acts.
13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
13-207. Altering drainage.
13-208. Unfinished pavement.
13-209. Using streets.
13-210. Dangerous objects on public grounds.
13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
13-212. Discharging water on streets.
13-213. Burning in streets.
13-214. Throwing in streets.
13-215. Hauling loose material.
Article 3. Trees and Shrubs
13-301. Public tree care.
13-302. Diseased trees; determination.
13-303. Same; notice served.
13-304. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
13-305. Same; prevent spread of disease.
13-306. Dead and dangerous trees on private property.
13-307. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
13-308. Costs on tax rolls.
13-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
13-310. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
Article 4. Snow and Ice
13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
13-402. Same; exception; alternate remedy.
13-403. Same; penalty.
13-404. Removal may be made by city.
13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
14-201. Speed limits.
14-202. Stop signs.
14-203. Truck and trailer parking.
14-204. Weight limits.
14-205 Parking on Garfield Street.
14-206 Engine braking.
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 Purpose Vehicle Use
14-401. Definitions.
14-402. Operation of all special purpose vehicles on city streets; special conditions and restrictions on operation.
14-403. Driver’s license requirements; duties and penalties.
14-404. Insurance requirements and penalties.
14-405. Issuance of permit, fees associated and responsibilities of permit holder.
14-406. Violations and penalties.
14-407. Revocation and reinstatement.
14-408. Violations and penalties.
CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
Article 1. General Provisions
15-101. Definition.
15-102. Delinquent accounts.
15-103. Notice; hearing.
15-104. Same; finding.
15-105. Utility deposit.
15-106. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
15-107. Landlord liability.
15-108. Petty cash fund.
15-109. Same; deposits.
15-110. Same; vouchers.
15-111. Consent to annexation.
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. Sewer connection required.
15-303. Permit; connection fee.
15-304. Application.
15-305. Costs.
15-306. Sewer connection.
15-307. Sewer for each building.
15-308(1). Same; specifications.
15-308(2). Same.
15-308(3). Same.
15-308(4). Same.
15-308(5). Same.
15-308(6). Same.
15-308(7). Same.
15-309. Sewer excavations; damages.
15-310. Failure to connect.
15-311. Privy unlawful.
15-312. Private sewer system.
15-313. Same; permit.
15-314. Same; inspection.
15-315. Same; discharge.
15-316. Same; additional requirements.
15-317. Disposal of sewage.
15-318. Damage to sewers.
15-319. Natural outlet.
15-320. Standards.
15-321. Old building sewers.
15-322. Mud, grease traps.
15-323. Roof, foundation drains.
15-324. Same; exception.
15-325. Prohibited discharges.
15-326. Bills.
15-327. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
15-328. Sewer service charge.
Article 4. Solid Waste
15-401. Definitions.
15-402. Collection.
15-403. Contracts.
15-404. Duty of owner, occupant.
15-405. Containers.
15-406. Bulk containers.
15-407. Enter private premises.
15-408. Ownership of solid waste.
15-409. Wrapping garbage.
15-410. Heavy, bulky waste.
15-411. Hazardous materials.
15-412. Prohibited practices.
15-413. Objectionable waste.
15-414. Unauthorized disposal.
15-415. Private collectors; license required.
15-416. Same; application.
15-417. Same; fee.
15-418. Same; number to be displayed.
15-419. Closed vehicle.
15-420. Rules and regulations.
15-421. Failure to secure license.
15-422. Charges.
15-423. Same; fee schedule.
15-424. Billing.
15-425. Same; delinquent account.
CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
Article 1. City Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
16-101. Commission re-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 districts and map.
16-202. Business district.
16-203. Industrial district.
16-204. Residential district.
16-205. Accessory use and accessory buildings.
16-206. Nonconforming use.
16-207. Setback and foundation.
16-208. Permits.
16-209. Boundaries of districts.
16-210. Penalty.
16-211. Permit fee.
16-212. Enforcement.
APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
Charter Ordinance No. 1
Charter Ordinance No. 2
Charter Ordinance No. 3
Charter Ordinance No. 4
Charter Ordinance No. 5
Charter Ordinance No. 6
Charter Ordinance No. 7
Charter Ordinance No. 8
Charter Ordinance No. 9
Charter Ordinance No. 10
Charter Ordinance No. 11
Charter Ordinance No. 12
Charter Ordinance No. 13
Charter Ordinance No. 14
Charter Ordinance No. 15
Charter Ordinance No. 16
Charter Ordinance No. 17
Charter Ordinance No. 18
Charter Ordinance No. 19
Charter Ordinance No. 20
Charter Ordinance No. 21
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
Ordinance No. 568B (Telecom)