CODE OF THE CITY OF MAYETTA, 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. Same; meetings.
1-204. Same; quorum.
1-205. Powers of the mayor.
1-206. President of the council.
1-207. Administrative powers.
1-208. Vacancies in governing body; how filled.
1-209. Compensation.
1-210. Expenses.
1-211. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
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 prosecutor; office; duties.
1-313. City engineer.
1-314. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
1-315. Conflict of interest.
Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
1-401. Personnel policies and guidelines.
Article 5. Oaths and Bonds
1-501. Oath; affirmation.
1-502. Oaths filed.
1-503. Bonds required.
1-504. Same; premiums.
1-505. Condition of bonds.
1-506. Approval of bonds.
Article 6. Open Records
1-601. Policy.
1-602. Record custodians.
1-603. Local freedom of information officers.
1-604. Public request for access.
1-605. Facilities for public inspection.
1-606. Procedures for inspection.
1-607. Appointment of official custodians.
1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
1-609. Designation of additional record custodians.
1-610. Requests to be directed to custodians.
1-611. Fee administration.
1-612. Inspection fee.
1-613. Copying fee.
1-614. Prepayment of fees.
1-615. Payment.
Article 7. Investment of Public Funds
1-701. Purpose and goals.
1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
1-703. Definitions.
1-704. Investment of idle funds.
1-705. Procedures and restrictions.
1-706. Custody and safekeeping.
1-707. Sale or transfer.
1-708. Interest on time deposits.
Article 8. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
1-801. General sales tax; 0.5% for general governmental purposes commencing July 1, 2021.
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. Municipal pound established.
2-106. Breaking pound.
2-107. Cruelty to animals.
2-108. Same; exceptions.
2-109. Keeping animals.
2-109a. Permit to keep livestock in “R” Rural district zone.
2-109b. Permit to keep poultry.
2-109c. Regulations appliable to all livestock and poultry
2-110. Same; penalties.
2-111. Animal traps.
2-112. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
2-113. Noisy animals.
2-114. Animal confines; shelters.
2-114a. Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens.
2-115. Death of animals.
2-116. Vicious animals.
2-117. Running at large.
2-118. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
2-119. Redemption of impounded animals.
2-120. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
2-121. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
2-122. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
2-123. Emergency; proclamation.
2-124. Kennel licenses.
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. Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee.
2-208. Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
2-209. Confinement of dogs in heat.
2-210. Muzzling.
2-211. Dog owners pesponsibility for removal of animal waste.
Article 3. Other Animals
2-301. Exotic animals.
CHAPTER 3. BEVERAGES
Article 1. General Provisions
3-101. Definitions.
3-102. Compliance with zoning regulations required.
3-103. Minors on premises.
3-104. Consumption on public property.
3-105. Public sale; consumption.
3-106. Consumption while driving.
3-107. Identification card.
Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
3-201. License required of retailers.
3-202. Application.
3-203. License application procedures.
3-204. License granted; denied.
3-205. License to be posted.
3-206. License, disqualification.
3-207. Restriction upon location.
3-208. License fee.
3-209. Suspension of license.
3-210. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
3-211. Same; appeal.
3-212. Change of location.
3-213. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
3-214. Business regulations.
3-215. Prohibited conduct on premises.
3-216. Sanitary conditions required.
3-217. Minors on premises.
Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor
3-301. State license required.
3-302. Occupational tax.
3-303. Posting of receipt.
3-304. Hours of sale.
3-305. Business regulations.
3-306. Restrictions on location.
Article 4. Private Clubs
3-401. License required.
3-402. License fee.
3-403. Business regulations.
Article 5. Drinking Establishments
3-501. License required.
3-502. License fee.
3-503. Business regulations.
Article 6. Caterers
3-601. License required.
3-602. License fee.
3-603. Business regulations.
3-604. Notice to chief of police.
Article 7. Temporary Permits
3-701. Permit required.
3-702. Permit fee.
3-703. City temporary permit.
3-704. Permit regulations.
3-705. Additional fees.
Article 8. Special Event CMB Permits
3-801. Special event CMB permits; permit required.
3-802. Same; permit fee.
3-803. Same; city special event permit.
3-804. Same; permit regulations.
3-805. Additional fees.
Article 9. Keg Registration
3-901. Definitions.
3-902. Retailer duties.
3-903. Purchaser requirements.
3-904. Identification requirements.
3-905. Deposit refund.
3-906. Violations.
CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Article 1. Fire Limits (Reserved)
Article 2. Building Code
4-201. Definitions.
4-202. International building 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. Same; fees.
4-214. Same; posting.
4-215. Certificate of approval.
4-216. Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector.
4-217. Request for inspection.
4-218. Inspection fee.
4-219. Builder or building contractor defined.
Article 3. Electrical Code (Reserved)
Article 4. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code (Reserved)
Article 5. Moving Buildings
4-501. Building official; authority.
4-502. Permit required.
4-503. Same: application for permit.
4-504. Same; bond, insurance required.
4-505. Same; fee.
4-506. Route; duties of building official.
4-507. Notice to owners.
4-508. Duty of owners.
4-509. Interfering with poles; wires.
4-510. Display of lanterns.
4-511. Permit requirements.
4-512. Time constraints.
Article 6. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
4-601. Purpose.
4-602. Definitions.
4-603. Enforcing officer; duties.
4-604. Procedure; petition.
4-605. Same; notice.
4-606. Same; publication.
4-607. Same; hearing, order.
4-608. Duty of owner.
4-609. Same; failure to comply.
4-610. Same; make site safe.
4-611. Assessment of costs.
4-612. Immediate hazard.
4-613. Appeals from order.
4-614. Scope of article.
CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Article 1. General Regulations and Licenses
5-101. License required.
5-102. Not assignable or transferable.
5-103. License period; duration.
5-104. Exemption of farmers.
5-105. License fees.
5-106. Same; when payable; time period.
5-107. Payment of fees; receipt.
5-108. Contents of license.
5-109. Record.
5-110. Display of license.
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. City Elections
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 (Reserved)
Article 2. Fire Prevention
7-201. Incorporating open burning resolution.
7-202. Penalties.
7-203. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
7-204. Keeping of packing materials.
7-205. Storage of ashes.
7-206. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
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.
7-306. Permit for public fireworks display required.
7-307. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
7-308. Throwing prohibited.
7-309. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
7-310. Retail display of fireworks.
7-311. Fire extinguishers required.
7-312. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
7-313. Authority of chief of police.
7-314. Banning fireworks.
CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
Article 1. Board of Health (Reserved)
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.
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. 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.
Article 6. Rodent Control
8-601. Definitions.
8-602. Building maintenance.
8-603. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
8-604. Failure to comply.
8-605. Replace rat-stoppage.
8-606. Notice to eradicate rats.
8-607. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
8-608. Inspections.
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.
9-113. Fines and penalties.
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. Police Fees
10-301. Fee for police responses to party.
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 Offense Code
11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
Article 2. Local Regulations
11-201. Curfew.
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. Vehicle regulations.
12-105. Hunting.
12-106. Fires.
12-107. Camping prohibited.
12-108. Sanitation.
12-109. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
12-110. Preservation of natural state.
12-111. General regulations.
12-112. Park hours.
12-113. Violation of park hours.
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 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. 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.
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.
14-104. Amendments.
Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
Article 3. Special Use Vehicles
14-301. Definitions.
14-302. Unlawful operation.
14-303. Operation of special purpose vehicles on city streets; special conditions and restrictions on operation.
14-304. Penalty.
14-305. Same; repeat offenses.
Article 4. Abandoned Motor Vehicles on Public Property
14-401. Definitions.
14-402. Impounding vehicles.
14-403. Storage.
14-404. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
14-405. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
14-406. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
14-407. Hearing.
14-408. Charges constitute a lien.
14-409. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
14-410. Redemption.
14-411. Sale proceeds.
14-412. Statutory procedures.
14-413. Implementation of article.
14-414. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
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.
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. Appeals.
15-215. 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. Electricity (Reserved)
Article 4. Sewers
15-401. Definitions.
15-402. Sewer connection required.
15-403. Permit; connection fee.
15-404. Application.
15-405. Costs.
15-406. Sewer connection.
15-407. Sewer for each building.
15-408(1). Same; specifications.
15-408(2). Same.
15-408(3). Same.
15-408(4). Same.
15-408(5). Same.
15-408(6). Same.
15-408(7). Same.
15-409. Sewer excavations: damages.
15-410. Failure to connect.
15-411. Privy unlawful.
15-412. Disposal of sewage.
15-413. Damage to sewers.
15-414. Natural outlet.
15-415. Standards.
15-416. Old building sewers.
15-417. Mud, grease traps.
15-418. Roof, foundation drains.
15-419. Same; exception.
15-420. Prohibited discharges.
15-421. Bills.
15-422. Delinquent accounts; lien against property; other remedies.
15-423. Sewer service charge.
Article 5. Solid Waste
15-501. Definitions.
15-502. Collection.
15-503. Contracts.
15-504. Duty of owner, occupant.
15-505. Containers.
15-506. Bulk containers.
15-507. Enter private premises.
15-508. Ownership of solid waste.
15-509. Wrapping garbage.
15-510. Heavy, bulky waste.
15-511. Hazardous materials.
15-512. Prohibited practices.
15-513. Objectionable waste.
15-514. Unauthorized disposal.
15-515. Private collectors; (Reserved)
15-516. (Reserved)
15-517. (Reserved)
15-518. (Reserved)
15-519. Closed vehicle.
15-520. Rules and regulations.
15-521. (Reserved)
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. Declaration of a water emergency.
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.
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 regulations incorporated.
Article 3. Subdivision Regulations
16-301. Regulations incorporated.
APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
Charter Ordinance No. 1
Charter Ordinance No. 2
Charter Ordinance No. 3
Charter Ordinance No. 4
Charter Ordinance No. 5
Charter Ordinance No. 6
Charter Ordinance No. 7
Charter Ordinance No. 8
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
Ordinance No. 50-01-97
Ordinance No. 50-01-04
Ordinance No. 50-01-05