• CODE OF THE CITY OF PRETTY PRAIRIE, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 330
    • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
    • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
    • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • CHAPTER I. 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.
    • 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.
    • Article 3. Officers and Employees
      • 1-301. Employees.
      • 1-302. City clerk.
      • 1-303. Same; fiscal records.
      • 1-304. Same; seal; oaths.
      • 1-305. Same; withholding agent.
      • 1-306. Assistant city clerk.
      • 1-307. City treasurer.
      • 1-308. City attorney.
      • 1-309. City engineer.
      • 1-310. 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. Open Records
      • 1-501. Statement of purpose; review.
      • 1-502. Inspection fee.
      • 1-503. Copying fee.
      • 1-504. Prepayment of fees.
      • 1-505. Payment.
      • 1-506. Local freedom of information officers.
    • 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. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
      • 1-702. City gross earnings tax of 2.25%.
      • 1-703. Equipment reserve fund.
  • CHAPTER II. 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. Holding or impoundment facility established.
      • 2-106. Cruelty to animals.
      • 2-107. Same; exceptions.
      • 2-108. Keeping animals.
      • 2-109. Animal traps.
      • 2-110. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
      • 2-111. Noisy animals.
      • 2-112. Animal confines; shelters.
      • 2-113. Stockyards; commercial holding pens.
      • 2-114. Death of animals.
      • 2-115. Vicious animals.
      • 2-116. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
      • 2-117. Running at large.
      • 2-118. Redemption of impounded animals.
      • 2-119. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
      • 2-120. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
      • 2-121. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
      • 2-122. Emergency; proclamation.
      • 2-123. Kennel licenses.
    • Article 2. Dogs
      • 2-201. Registration and vaccination required; fee.
      • 2-201a. Determination of a dangerous dog.
      • 2-201b. Registration of dangerous dogs.
      • 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. Entering building prohibited.
      • 2-212. Dog fighting.
    • Article 3. Other Animals
      • 2-301. Exotic animals.
      • 2-302. Prohibited animals within corporate limits of city.
      • 2-303. Cats.
    • Article 4. Rate Schedule And Impoundment Facility
      • 2-401. Designation of a rate schedule.
      • 2-402. Designating an impoundment facility.
    • Article 5. Chickens
      • 2-501. Registration and fees.
      • 2-502. Renewal of registration.
      • 2-503. Same; number and type of chickens allowed.
      • 2-504. Enclosures.
      • 2-505. Odor and noise impact.
      • 2-506. Waste storage and removal.
      • 2-507. Feed and water.
      • 2-508. Predators and rodents.
      • 2-509. Non-commercial use.
      • 2-510. Unlawful acts.
      • 2-511. Enforcement.
      • 2-512. Nuisances.
  • CHAPTER III. 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. Definitions.
      • 3-202. License required of retailers.
      • 3-203. License fees.
      • 3-204. Application for license.
      • 3-205. Issuance or denial of license disqualifications.
      • 3-206. Transferability.
      • 3-207. Contents.
      • 3-208. Display.
      • 3-209. Revocation or suspension; right of appeal.
      • 3-210. Committing act that is grounds for revocation prohibited.
      • 3-211. Statutory requirements.
      • 3-212. Prohibited zone(s) established.
      • 3-213. Public sale; consumption.
      • 3-214. Relationship of retailer or manufacturers, distributors, agents and wholesalers.
      • 3-213. Wholesalers and distributors.
      • 3-214. Curb service prohibited.
      • 3-215. Penalty.
    • 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.
    • Article 8. Special Event Permits
      • 3-801. Permit required.
      • 3-802. Permit fee.
      • 3-803. City special event permit.
      • 3-804. Permit regulations.
  • CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • Article 1. Building Code
      • 4-101. Definitions.
      • 4-102. National building code incorporated.
    • Article 2. Building Permits
      • 4-201. Building permits.
      • 4-202. Fee for permit.
      • 4-203. Correction or removal.
      • 4-204. Penalty.
    • Article 3. Moving Buildings
      • 4-301. Building official; authority.
      • 4-302. Permit required.
      • 4-303. Same; application for permit.
      • 4-304. Same; bond, insurance required.
      • 4-305. Same; fee.
      • 4-306. Route; duties of building official.
      • 4-307. Notice to owners.
      • 4-308. Duty of owners.
      • 4-309. Interfering with poles; wires.
      • 4-310. Display of lanterns.
  • CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. General Regulations and Licenses
      • 5-101. Reserved.
    • 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 Fair Housing
      • 5-301. Policy.
      • 5-302. Definitions.
      • 5-303. Unlawful practice.
      • 5-304. Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing.
      • 5-305. Discrimination in the financing of housing.
      • 5-306. Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services.
      • 5-307. Exemption.
      • 5-308. Administration.
      • 5-309. Education and conciliation.
      • 5-310. Enforcement.
      • 5-311. Investigations; subpoenas giving evidence.
      • 5-312. Enforcement by private persons.
      • 5-313. Interference, coercion or intimidation.
      • 5-314. Prevention of intimidation in fair housing code.
  • CHAPTER VI. 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 VII. 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. Access to private property.
      • 7-107. Assistant chief.
      • 7-108. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
      • 7-109. Obstruction.
      • 7-110. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
      • 7-111. False alarm.
      • 7-113. Private use.
      • 7-114. Penalty.
    • Article 2. Fire Prevention
      • 7-201. Fire limits.
      • 7-202. Burning.
      • 7-203. Burning exception.
    • 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.
      • 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.
      • 7-315. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER VIII. 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. Statement of purpose.
      • 8-202. Nuisances unlawful.
      • 8-203. Storage of inoperable and personal interest vehicles prohibited or allowed.
      • 8-204. Abatement.
    • Article 3. Property Maintenance Code
      • 8-301. International property maintenance code.
      • 8-302. Same; revised.
      • 8-303. Same; repealed.
      • 8-304. Penalties.
    • Article 4. Dangerous And Unfit Structures
      • 8-401. Purpose.
      • 8-402. Definitions.
      • 8-403. Enforcing officer; duties.
      • 8-404. Procedure; petition.
      • 8-405. Same; notice.
      • 8-406. Same; publication.
      • 8-407. Same; hearing, order.
      • 8-408. Duty of owner.
      • 8-409. Same; failure to comply.
      • 8-410. Same; make site safe.
      • 8-411. Assessment of costs.
      • 8-412. Immediate hazard.
      • 8-413. Appeals from order.
      • 8-414. Scope of article.
    • Article 5. Insurance Proceeds Lien
      • 8-501. Scope and application.
      • 8-502. Lien created.
      • 8-503. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-504. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-505. Procedure.
      • 8-506. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-507. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-508. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-509. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-510. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-511. Insurers; liability.
    • Article 6. Minimum Housing Code
      • 8-601. Title.
      • 8-602. General.
      • 8-603. Declaration of policy.
      • 8-604. Definitions.
      • 8-605. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
      • 8-606. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
      • 8-607. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
      • 8-608. Designation of unfit dwellings.
      • 8-609. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
      • 8-610. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
      • 8-611. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
      • 8-612. Notice of violations; procedures.
      • 8-613. Public officer; authority.
      • 8-614. Governing body; authority.
      • 8-615. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
      • 8-616. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
      • 8-617. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
      • 8-618. Governing body; appeals.
      • 8-619. Right of petition.
    • Article 7. Environmental Code
      • 8-701. Title.
      • 8-702. Legislative finding of fact.
      • 8-703. Purpose.
      • 8-704. Rules of construction.
      • 8-705. Definitions.
      • 8-706. Public officer.
      • 8-707. Enforcement standards.
      • 8-708. Unlawful acts.
      • 8-709. Order of violation.
      • 8-710. Penalty.
      • 8-711. Abatement.
      • 8-712. Hearing.
      • 8-713. Appeals.
      • 8-714. Costs assessed.
      • 8-715. Construction.
    • Article 8. Weeds
      • 8-801. Weeds to be removed.
      • 8-802. Definitions.
      • 8-803. Public officer; notice to remove.
      • 8-804. Abatement; assessment of costs.
      • 8-805. Right of entry.
      • 8-806. Unlawful interference.
  • CHAPTER IX. 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 X. 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 XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
      • 11-101. Incorporating uniform public offense code.
    • Article 2. Local Provisions
      • 11-201. Public intoxication.
      • 11-202. Curfew.
      • 11-203. Property damage.
  • CHAPTER XII. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • Article 1. City Parks
      • 12-101. Rules governing the use of the City Park.
    • Article 2. Golf Course Advisory Board
      • 12-201. Golf course advisory board.
    • Article 3. City Dump Site
      • 12-301. Public dump site regulations.
  • CHAPTER XIII. 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. Definitions.
      • 13-302. Creation and establishment of City Tree Board.
      • 13-303. Term of office.
      • 13-304. Compensation.
      • 13-305. Duties and responsibilities.
      • 13-306. Operation.
      • 13-307. Street tree species to be planted.
      • 13-308. Spacing.
      • 13-309. Distance from curb and sidewalk.
      • 13-310. Distance from street corners and fireplugs.
      • 13-311. Utilities.
      • 13-312. Public tree care.
      • 13-313. Tree topping.
      • 13-314. Pruning, corner clearance.
      • 13-315. Dead or diseased tree removal on private property.
      • 13-316. Arborists license and bond.
      • 13-317. Review by city council.
      • 13-318. Penalty.
    • 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 XIV. TRAFFIC
    • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
      • 14-101. Incorporating standard traffic ordinance.
      • 14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
      • 14-201. Heavy vehicle/bus traffic; truck routes.
      • 14-202. Parking on Main Street.
    • 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 work-site utility vehicles.
      • 14-402. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
      • 14-403. Same; definition.
      • 14-404. Same; penalty.
      • 14-405. Operation of micro utility trucks.
      • 14-406. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
      • 14-407. Same; definition.
      • 14-408. Same; penalty.
      • 14-409. Operation of all-terrain vehicles.
      • 14-410. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
      • 14-411. Same; definition.
      • 14-412. Same; roadways laned for traffic.
      • 14-413. Same; clinging to other vehicles prohibited.
      • 14-414. Same; penalties.
      • 14-415. Operation of golf carts.
      • 14-416. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty.
      • 14-417. Same; definition.
      • 14-418. Same; penalty.
  • CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 15-101. Definitions.
      • 15-102. Discontinuance of utility services.
      • 15-103. Utility billing dates; delinquency date.
      • 15-104. Reserved.
      • 15-105. Discontinuance of utility services.
      • 15-106. Landlord liability and deposit requirements.
      • 15-107. Utility fee, late payment charges and reconnection fees.
      • 15-108. New construction.
      • 15-109. Reading meters.
      • 15-110. Meter lock out policy.
      • 15-111. Rates.
      • 15-112. Service connection outside of city limits.
      • 15-113. Connection/disconnection.
      • 15-114. Combined billing.
      • 15-115. Lien upon property receiving service.
    • Article 2. Water
      • 15-201. Water service.
      • 15-202. Landlord/tenant responsibility.
      • 15-203. Reserved.
      • 15-204. Service Connection.
      • 15-205. Reading Meters.
      • 15-206. Connection fees.
      • 15-207. Water rates.
      • 15-208. Deposits generally.
      • 15-209. Service Connection Outside of City Limits.
      • 15-210. Connection required.
      • 15-211. Cross-connection control.
      • 15-212. Liability for minimum fee.
    • Article 3. Sewers
      • 15-301. Sewer use regulation incorporated.
      • 15-302. Liability for minimum fee.
    • Article 4. Solid Waste
      • 15-401. Adoption of code for the collection and disposal of refuse.
      • 15-402. Definitions.
      • 15-403. Duty of owner occupant.
      • 15-404. Reserved.
      • 15-405. Distributing containers.
      • 15-406. Improper containers.
      • 15-407. Location of containers.
      • 15-408. Collection and disposal under contract or as municipal function.
      • 15-409. Enter private premises.
      • 15-410. Frequency of collection.
      • 15-411. Collection equipment.
      • 15-412. Disposition of waste.
      • 15-413. Other collection unlawful.
      • 15-414. Periodic cleanup.
      • 15-415. Service fee.
      • 15-416. Reserved.
      • 15-417. Billing.
      • 15-418. Reserved.
      • 15-419. Prohibited practices.
      • 15-420. Penalty.
    • Article 5. Water/Drought Emergency
      • 15-501. Purpose.
      • 15-502. Definitions.
      • 15-503. Water conservation program.
      • 15-504. Voluntary conservation measures.
      • 15-505. Mandatory conservation measures.
      • 15-506. Emergency water rates.
      • 15-507. Regulations.
      • 15-508. Violations, Disconnections and Penalties.
      • 15-509. Emergency termination.
  • CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • Article 1. City Planning Commission/Board Of Zoning Appeals
      • 16-101. Commission established.
      • 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. Zoning map incorporated.
  • APPENDIX A CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • Charter Ordinance No. 1 (Repealed)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 2 (Repealed)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 3
    • Charter Ordinance No. 4
    • Charter Ordinance No. 5 (Repealed)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 6
    • Charter Ordinance No. 7
    • Charter Ordinance No. 8
    • Charter Ordinance No. 9
    • Charter Ordinance No. 10
    • Charter Ordinance No. 11
  • APPENDIX B FRANCHISES
    • Ordinance No. 202 (Telephone)
    • Ordinance No. 214 (Cable TV)
    • Ordinance No. 262 (Gas)
    • Ordinance No. 325 (Telecom)
    • Ordinance No. 335 (Electric)