• CODE OF THE CITY OF DE SOTO, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 2223
    • 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. Vacancies in governing body; how filled.
      • 1-208. Compensation.
      • 1-209. Expenses.
      • 1-210. Rules and order of business.
    • Article 3. Officers and Employees
      • 1-301. Appointment.
      • 1-302. Employees.
      • 1-303. Removal.
      • 1-304. Qualifications of officers; how vacancies filled.
      • 1-305. City administrator.
      • 1-306. City clerk.
      • 1-307. Same; fiscal records.
      • 1-308. Same; seal; oaths.
      • 1-309. City treasurer.
      • 1-310. City attorney; office; duties.
      • 1-311. City prosecutor; office; duties.
      • 1-312. City engineer.
      • 1-313. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
      • 1-401. Personnel rules and regulations.
    • Article 5. Oaths and Bonds
      • 1-501. Oath.
      • 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. Public request for access.
      • 1-604. Facilities for public inspection.
      • 1-605. Procedures for inspection.
      • 1-606. Appointment of official custodians.
      • 1-607. Designation of additional record custodians.
      • 1-608. Duties of custodians.
      • 1-609. Requests to be directed to city clerk.
      • 1-610. Fee administration.
    • Article 7. Investment Policy
      • 1-701. Purpose and goals.
      • 1-702. Scope and responsibility.
      • 1-703. Objectives.
      • 1-704. Internal control.
      • 1-705. Prudence.
      • 1-706. Legal authority; limitations of investment instruments.
      • 1-707. Alternate investments.
      • 1-708. Bond and temporary note proceeds.
      • 1-709. Custodians.
      • 1-710. Deposits of city funds.
      • 1-711. Investment procedures.
      • 1-712. Investment diversification.
      • 1-713. Reporting requirements.
      • 1-714. Ethics and conflicts of interest.
    • Article 8. Municipal Equipment Reserve and Multi-year Capital Improvement Funds
      • 1-801. Equipment reserve fund established.
      • 1-802. Multi-year capital improvement plan and fund established.
      • 1-803. Policy objectives.
      • 1-804. Plan of operation.
    • Article 9. Purchase and Sales Policy
      • 1-901. Purchase and Sale Policy Established.
      • 1-902. Policy Objective.
      • 1-903. Bid Criteria.
      • 1-904. Local Preference Guidelines.
      • 1-905. Purchase Policy.
    • Article 10. Code of Ethics
      • 1-1001. Code of ethics definitions.
      • 1-1002. Declaration of policy.
      • 1-1003. Code of ethics established.
      • 1-1004. Exceptions to code.
      • 1-1005. Disclosure of interest.
      • 1-1006. Advisory opinions.
      • 1-1007. Enforcement.
      • 1-1008. Violations and penalties.
      • 1-1009. Distribution of code copies.
      • 1-1010. Provisions are supplemental.
    • Article 11. Accounting Department
      • 1-1101. Accounting department overview; rules and regulations.
    • Article 12. City Convention and Tourism Board
      • 1-1201. City convention and tourist board established; purpose.
      • 1-1202. Convention and tourism board created.
      • 1-1203. Economic development board members to serve as city convention and tourism board.
    • Article 13. Economic Development Incentives
      • 1-1301. Economic development incentives overview.
      • 1-1302. Criteria for economic incentives.
      • 1-1303. Criteria specific to tax abatements.
      • 1-1304. Procedures for economic incentives.
      • 1-1305. Procedures specific to tax abatements.
      • 1-1306. Development agreement.
      • 1-1307. Discretion; waiver.
    • Article 14. Debt Management Policy
      • 1-1401. Purpose.
      • 1-1402. Use of debt.
      • 1-1403. Types of debt.
      • 1-1404. Debt Issuance Limits and Considerations.
      • 1-1405. Capital programming.
      • 1-1406. City Credit Ratings.
      • 1-1407. Bank Qualification.
      • 1-1408. Credit Enhancement.
      • 1-1409. Structure of Debt.
      • 1-1410. Refunding issues.
      • 1-1411. Use of Variable Rate Bonds, Swaps and Derivatives.
      • 1-1412. Transaction Professionals and Underwriting Team.
      • 1-1413. Bond Proceeds Reinvestment.
      • 1-1414. Secondary Market Disclosure.
      • 1-1415. Financial Reporting Compliance.
      • 1-1416. Purpose.
      • 1-1417. Legal framework for debt issuance.
      • 1-1418. Key requirements and limitations.
      • 1-1419. Debt Limits and Revenue Coverage.
      • 1-1420. Capital Planning and Sources of Funding.
      • 1-1421. Pay-as-you go financing.
      • 1-1422. Debt Issuance Practices.
    • Article 15. Special Neighborhood Improvement District
      • 1-1501. Purpose and overview.
      • 1-1502. Boundaries of NID.
      • 1-1503. NID incentive criteria.
      • 1-1504. Defined terms for NID incentive.
      • 1-1505. Approved NID incentives.
    • Article 16. Emergency Operations Plan
      • 1-1601. Emergency operations plan.
      • 1-1602. Promulgation; implementation.
    • Article 17. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
      • 1-1701. City sales tax; 0.75% for capital improvements expiring after 10 years.
    • Article 18. Public Art Fund And Program
      • 1-1801. City public art fund and program established.
      • 1-1802. Purpose and guidelines.
      • 1-1803. Expenditure of funds.
      • 1-1804. Art in Public Places Program (“AIPPP”).
  • CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 2-101. Definitions.
      • 2-102. Licenses.
      • 2-103. Proper care of animals.
      • 2-104. Compliance with federal regulations.
      • 2-105. Dead animal removal or disposition.
      • 2-106. Injured or ill animals.
      • 2-107. Keeping dangerous animals.
      • 2-108. Keeping pit bull dogs.
      • 2-109. Kennel regulation.
      • 2-110. Dogs running at large; off-leash.
      • 2-111. Impounding dogs at large and cats deemed hazardous.
      • 2-112. Miscellaneous.
      • 2-113. Bite reports and confinement.
      • 2-114. Severability.
      • 2-115. Animals restricted.
      • 2-116. Enforcement.
      • 2-117. Violations and penalties.
    • Article 2. Commercial Animal Establishments
      • 2-201. Standards of care.
      • 2-202. Inspection of premises.
      • 2-203. Penalty for violations.
  • 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. Consumption while driving.
      • 3-107. Identification card.
      • 3-108. Underage purchaser.
      • 3-109. Hours and days of retail sale of cereal malt beverages.
      • 3-110. Hours and days of retail sale of alcoholic liquor.
    • 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. [reserved.]
      • 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. Reserved.
      • 3-303. Posting of receipt.
      • 3-304. Hours of sale.
      • 3-305. Business regulations.
    • 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. (reserved)
      • 3-603. Business regulations.
      • 3-604. Notice to city administrator.
    • Article 7. Special Event Permits
      • 3-701. Permit required.
      • 3-702. Permit fee.
      • 3-703. City special event permit.
      • 3-704. Permit regulations.
    • Article 8. Common Consumption Area
      • 3-801. Area Established.
      • 3-802. Permitted Consumption, Restrictions.
      • 3-803. Compliance with applicable law.
      • 3-804. Delegation to City Administrator.
  • CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • Article 1. Fire Limits
      • 4-101. Fire limits.
    • Article 2. Building Code
      • 4-201. Definitions.
      • 4-202. Adoption of International Building Code, the International Existing Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International Property Maintenance Code, the International Mechanic...
      • 4-203. Additional and revised provisions.
      • 4-204. Building official; powers; duties.
      • 4-205. Building permit required; application; approval.
      • 4-206. Same; application information required.
      • 4-207. Same; plans and specifications.
      • 4-208. Same; fees.
      • 4-209. Same; posting.
      • 4-210. Certificate of approval.
      • 4-211. Temporary occupancy permit.
      • 4-212. Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector.
      • 4-213. Request for inspection.
      • 4-214. Inspection fees.
      • 4-215. Work by property owners.
      • 4-216. Liability.
    • Article 3. Electrical Code
      • 4-301. Definitions.
      • 4-302. Adoption of electrical code by reference.
      • 4-303. Additional and revised provisions.
      • 4-304. Building official; authority.
      • 4-305. Electrical permit required; application; approval.
      • 4-306. Same; application information required.
      • 4-307. Same; plans and specifications.
      • 4-308. Same; fees.
      • 4-309. Same; posting.
      • 4-310. Request for inspection.
      • 4-311. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
      • 4-312. Inspection fee.
      • 4-313. Certificate of approval.
    • Article 4. Moving Buildings
      • 4-401. Permit required.
      • 4-402. Same: application for permit.
      • 4-403. Same; bond, insurance required.
      • 4-404. Same; fee.
      • 4-405. Route; duties of building official.
      • 4-406. Notice to owners.
      • 4-407. Duty of owners.
      • 4-408. Interfering with poles; wires.
      • 4-409. Display of lanterns.
    • Article 5. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
      • 4-501. Purpose.
      • 4-502. Definitions.
      • 4-503. Enforcing officer; duties.
      • 4-504. Procedure; petition.
      • 4-505. Same; notice.
      • 4-506. Same; publication.
      • 4-507. Same; hearing, order.
      • 4-508. Duty of owner.
      • 4-509. Same; failure to comply.
      • 4-510. Same; make site safe.
      • 4-511. Assessment of costs.
      • 4-512. Immediate hazard.
      • 4-513. Appeals from order.
      • 4-514. Scope of article.
    • Article 6. Petroleum Product Storage Tanks
      • 4-601. Scope.
      • 4-602. Definitions.
      • 4-603. Installation of new or replacement fuel storage and monitoring systems.
      • 4-604. Inventory records.
      • 4-605. Testing procedures for tank systems and investigation of leakage.
      • 4-606. Unknown source of escaped petroleum products.
      • 4-607. Tank systems that are temporarily abandoned.
      • 4-608. Removal or in-place abandonment of underground storage tanks.
      • 4-609. Plan requirements.
    • Article 7. Street Numbering Address System
      • 4-701. Uniform numbering system.
      • 4-702. Address system map.
    • Article 8. Mobile Homes
      • 4-801. Terms defined.
      • 4-802. Location.
      • 4-803. Reserved.
      • 4-804. License fees and temporary permit fees.
      • 4-805. Minimum standards for mobile home parks.
      • 4-806. Mobile home subdivision.
      • 4-807. Management.
      • 4-808. Trailers where permitted.
      • 4-809. Mobile homes and trailers as non-residential structures.
    • Article 9. Fencing For Pools
      • 4-901. International residential code.
      • 4-902. Violations.
    • Article 10. Land Disturbance and Grading Permit
      • 4-1001. Land disturbance and grading defined.
      • 4-1002. Permit required; application; approval.
      • 4-1003. Same; application procedure and information required.
      • 4-1004. Posting.
      • 4-1005. Liability.
    • Article 11. Large Scale Footing and Foundation Permit
      • 4-1101. Large scale footing and foundation defined.
      • 4-1102. Permit required; application; approval.
      • 4-1103. Same; application procedure and information required.
      • 4-1104. Posting.
      • 4-1105. Liability.
      • 4-1106. Limited Application.
  • CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. Prohibited Discrimination
      • 5-101. Declaration of policy.
      • 5-102. Definitions.
      • 5-103. Unlawful Employment Practices.
      • 5-104. Unlawful sale or lease of real property practices.
      • 5-105. Unlawful discrimination in place of public accommodation.
      • 5-106. Interpretation.
      • 5-107. Enforcement.
    • Article 2. Solicitors
      • 5-201. Legislative findings.
      • 5-202. Definitions.
      • 5-203. Prohibited acts.
      • 5-204. Registration procedure.
      • 5-205. Violations and penalties.
    • Article 3. Street Vendors
      • 5-301. Street vendor defined.
      • 5-302. Street vendor license.
      • 5-303. License application.
      • 5-304. License valid for one year; Renewals.
      • 5-305. Restrictions on size of cart, stand, and signs.
      • 5-306. Duties of street vendors.
      • 5-307. Disturbing the peace.
      • 5-308. Revocation, suspension of license.
      • 5-308. Appeal.
      • 5-309. Penalty.
    • Article 4. Mobile Food Vendors
      • 5-401. Mobile Food Vendor defined.
      • 5-402. Mobile Food Unit defined.
      • 5-403. License Required.
      • 5-404. License application.
      • 5-405. License issuance; Denial.
      • 5-406. Contents of license; Duration.
      • 5-407. Subsequent Mobile Food Unit.
      • 5-408. Display of license.
      • 5-409. License non-transferable.
      • 5-410. License restrictions.
      • 5-411. Signs.
      • 5-412. License revocation.
      • 5-413. Appeal.
      • 5-414. Municipal offense; Penalty.
      • 5-415. Exemptions.
    • Article 5. Payday and Title Loan Businesses
      • 5-501. Legislative findings.
      • 5-502. Definitions.
      • 5-503. Permit required.
      • 5-504. Separation requirements.
      • 5-505. Posting required.
      • 5-506. Unlawful to work without permit.
      • 5-507. Periodic inspection.
      • 5-508. Revocation.
      • 5-509. Penalty.
    • Article 6. Adult Entertainment
      • 5-601. Findings.
      • 5-602. Definitions.
      • 5-603. License Required for Adult Entertainment Business.
      • 5-604. License Required for Managers, Servers and Entertainers.
      • 5-605. License, classification and fees.
      • 5-606. License applications.
      • 5-607. Examination of Application ; Issuance of License; Disapproval.
      • 5-608. License; Ineligibility and disqualification.
      • 5-609. Standard of conduct.
      • 5-610. License; Posting or display.
      • 5-611. Manager on premises.
      • 5-612. Inspectors and inspections.
      • 5-613. Suspension, revocation or non-renewal of license.
      • 5-614. Renewal.
      • 5-615. Violation; penalty.
      • 5-616. Severability.
  • CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
    • Article 1. City Elections
      • 6-101. Conduct of election.
      • 6-102. Filing for office.
      • 6-103. Hours of voting.
      • 6-104. Governing body.
      • 6-105. Eligibility.
      • 6-106. Timing.
      • 6-107. Expiration of Terms.
      • 6-108. Elections to be Nonpartisan.
  • CHAPTER 7. FIRE
    • Article 1. Northwest Consolidated Fire District
      • 7-101. Fire Protection Within the City.
      • 7-102. Records.
      • 7-103. Private use of fire equipment.
      • 7-104. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
      • 7-105. Fire hose.
      • 7-106. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
      • 7-107. False alarm.
    • Article 2. Fire Prevention
      • 7-201. Adoption of international fire code.
      • 7-202. Definitions.
      • 7-203. Additional and revised provisions.
    • Article 3. Fireworks
      • 7-301. Fireworks defined.
      • 7-302. Fireworks prohibited.
      • 7-303. Same: exceptions.
      • 7-304. Permit for public fireworks display required.
      • 7-305. Public exhibitions; conduct of public display.
      • 7-306. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
      • 7-307. Throwing prohibited.
      • 7-308. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
      • 7-309. Retail display of fireworks.
      • 7-310. Fire extinguishers required.
      • 7-311. Penalties.
  • 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. 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.
      • 8-111. Abatement of special damage.
    • Article 2. Environmental Code
      • 8-201. Title.
      • 8-202. Legislative finding of fact.
      • 8-203. Purpose.
      • 8-204. Rules of construction.
      • 8-205. Definitions.
      • 8-206. Public officer.
      • 8-207. Enforcement standards.
      • 8-208. Unlawful acts.
      • 8-209. Order of violation.
      • 8-210. Penalty.
      • 8-211. Abatement.
      • 8-212. Hearing before governing body.
      • 8-213. Appeals.
      • 8-214. Costs assessed.
      • 8-215. 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. Insurance Proceeds Fund
      • 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. Noise
      • 8-601. Purpose.
      • 8-602. Definitions.
      • 8-603. Noise disturbance unlawful.
      • 8-604. Unlawful to allow a noise disturbance; responsibility for abatement.
      • 8-605. Exemptions.
      • 8-606. Penalties.
  • 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 (RESERVED)
    • Article 1. Police Department
    • Article 2. Property In Police Custody
    • Article 3. Police Fees
  • CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
      • 11-101. Incorporating uniform public offense code.
      • 11-102. Same; modification of sections adopted.
    • Article 2. Local Regulations
      • 11-201. Loitering and other acts in or about schools.
      • 11-202. Disturbance of students, employees and school activities.
      • 11-203. Discharge of firearms for the taking of wildlife is prohibited.
      • 11-204. Exception to prohibition against discharging bow and arrow within the city.
      • 11-205. Compliance requirements for use of exception for target practice.
      • 11-206. Compliance requirements for use of exception for deer hunting.
      • 11-207. Deer depredation permits.
      • 11-208. Exception to prohibition against discharging bow and arrow within the city for Widow Big Knife Park.
      • 11-209. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • Article 3. Roller Skates, Street Skates and Skateboards
      • 11-301. Roller skates, street skates and skateboards.
      • 11-302. Activities prohibited.
      • 11-303. Streets.
      • 11-304. Sidewalks.
      • 11-305. Traffic control devices.
      • 11-306. Right-of-way.
      • 11-307. Protective clothing.
      • 11-308. Limitation on riders.
    • Article 4. Curfew For Minors
      • 11-401. Definitions.
      • 11-402. Curfews for certain minor children.
      • 11-403. Same; exceptions.
      • 11-404. Same; parental responsibility.
      • 11-405. Same; enforcement procedures.
      • 11-406. Penalties.
    • Article 5. Regulation of Motorized Wheeled Devices
      • 11-501. Intent.
      • 11-502. Definitions.
      • 11-503. Motorized wheeled devices prohibited.
      • 11-504. Exceptions to section 11-503 of this article.
      • 11-505. Same; parental responsibility.
      • 11-506. Enforcement.
  • CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • Article 1. City Parks
      • 12-101. Park rules and regulations.
      • 12-102. License fees.
      • 12-103. City clerk to collect fees.
      • 12-104. License required.
      • 12-105. Licenses to be displayed.
      • 12-106. Damaging park property.
      • 12-107. Discharge of firearms.
      • 12-108. Shooting area.
      • 12-109. Vehicle regulations.
      • 12-110. Hunting.
      • 12-111. Fires.
      • 12-112. Camping prohibited.
      • 12-113. Sanitation.
      • 12-114. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
      • 12-115. Preservation of natural state.
      • 12-116. General regulations.
      • 12-117. Prohibiting of the riding of horses within public parks.
      • 12-118. Hours.
      • 12-119. Fees.
      • 12-120. Hours of city parks.
    • Article 2. De Soto Community Center and De Soto Senior Center
      • 12-201. Use fee.
      • 12-202. Same; exception.
      • 12-203. Same; acknowledgment of terms.
    • Article 3. De Soto Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
      • 12-301. Park advisory board created.
      • 12-302. Members; terms; appointments.
      • 12-303. Ex officio member.
      • 12-304. Organization; officers.
      • 12-305. By-laws; meetings; quorum.
      • 12-306. Duties.
    • Article 4. Use and Excavation of the Public Right-Of-Way
      • 12-401. General.
      • 12-402. Purpose.
      • 12-403. Definitions.
      • 12-404. Policy.
      • 12-405. Administration.
      • 12-406. Requirements of service provider.
      • 12-407. Mapping requirements of service provider.
      • 12-408. Service provider’s right to sell, transfer, lease, assign, sublet or dispose.
      • 12-409. Reserved.
      • 12-410. Use of the right-of-way.
      • 12-411. Facility relocation.
      • 12-412. Protection of the public.
      • 12-413. Right-of-way vacation.
      • 12-414. Abandonment and unusable facilities.
      • 12-415. Permit requirement.
      • 12-416. Permit applications.
      • 12-417. Liability insurance, performance and maintenance bond requirement.
      • 12-418. Right-of-way permit fees and costs.
      • 12-419. Issuance of permit.
      • 12-420. Permitted work.
      • 12-421. Right-of-way repair and restoration.
      • 12-422. Joint applications.
      • 12-423. Supplementary applications.
      • 12-424. Other obligations.
      • 12-425. Denial of permit.
      • 12-426. Revocation of permit.
      • 12-427. Work requirements and inspections.
      • 12-428. Appeals process.
      • 12-429. Indemnification.
      • 12-430. Force majeure.
      • 12-431. Federal, state and city jurisdiction.
      • 12-432. Severability.
      • 12-433. City’s failure to enforce.
      • 12-434. Penalties.
      • 12-435. Reservation of rights.
    • Article 5. Private Use of Street Rights-Of-Way
      • 12-501. Purpose and Authority.
      • 12-502. Definitions.
      • 12-503. Duty to Maintain.
      • 12-504. Cultivation, Landscaping, and Trees.
      • 12-505. Obstructions and Junk.
      • 12-506. Alteration of Right-of-way.
      • 12-507. Unauthorized Maintenance.
      • 12-508. Mailboxes and Personal Newspaper Boxes.
      • 12-509. Driveway Approaches, Headwalls and Culverts.
      • 12-510. Permission.
      • 12-511. Enforcement and Penalty.
      • 12-512. Savings Clause.
      • 12-513. Severability.
  • CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
    • Article 1. Sidewalks
      • 13-101. Permit required.
      • 13-102. Specifications.
      • 13-103. Petition.
      • 13-104. Condemnation, reconstruction.
      • 13-105. Notice; publication.
      • 13-106. Right of abutting owner.
      • 13-107. Repairs by owner or city.
      • 13-108. Performance, statutory bond.
      • 13-109. Obstructing sidewalks.
      • 13-110. Same; exception.
      • 13-111. Snow and ice to be removed.
      • 13-112. Removal may be made by city.
      • 13-113. Costs on tax rolls.
    • Article 2. Streets
      • 13-201. Excavation permit.
      • 13-202. Same; unlawful acts.
      • 13-203. Cutting curbs; pavement.
      • 13-204. Altering drainage.
      • 13-205. Unfinished pavement.
      • 13-206. Using streets.
      • 13-207. Dangerous objects in.
      • 13-208. Petroleum products in streets.
      • 13-209. Discharging water on streets.
      • 13-210. Burning in streets.
      • 13-211. Throwing in streets.
      • 13-212. Hauling loose material.
      • 13-213. Cul-de-sacs.
    • 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. Injuring trees and shrubs.
      • 13-309. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
      • 13-310. Public officer to provide notice.
      • 13-311. Abatement and assessment.
      • 13-312. Right of entry.
  • CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
    • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
      • 14-101. Incorporating standard traffic ordinance.
      • 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. Standard traffic ordinance; modifications.
      • 14-203. Load restrictions upon vehicles using certain streets.
      • 14-204. Truck traffic; restrictions.
      • 14-205. Restriction of parking on 88th street.
      • 14-206. Restriction of parking on unimproved surfaces.
      • 14-207. Restriction of parking on 91st street.
      • 14-208. Restriction of Parking on Wea Street.
      • 14-209. Restriction of Parking on 82nd Street.
      • 14-210. Restriction of Parking on 83rd Street, 87th Circle, 87th Terrace, 88th Street, 88th Terrace, 89th Street, Golden Lane, Thompson Drive, and Hilltop Road.
      • 14-211. Restriction of Parking on Commerce Drive.
      • 14-212. Parking Restriction of Large Trucks, Exceptions.
      • 14-213. Time restrictions for parking spaces.
    • Article 3. Abandoned Motor Vehicles On Public Property
      • 14-301. Incorporating Article 11 of Chapter 8 of the Kansas State Statutes.
      • 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 materials routes.
      • 14-405. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
      • 14-406. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
    • Article 5. Snowmobiles
      • 14-501. Definition of snowmobile.
      • 14-502. Operation of snowmobiles.
      • 14-503. Registration.
      • 14-504. Snowmobile route.
      • 14-505. Limitation on operation.
      • 14-506. Qualifications of operators.
      • 14-507. Safety equipment.
      • 14-508. Penalties.
    • Article 6. Golf Carts, Work-Site Utility Vehicles, and Micro Utility Trucks
      • 14-601. Definitions.
      • 14-602. Operation of golf carts.
      • 14-603. Operation of work-site utility vehicles (UTVs) .
      • 14-604. Operation of micro utility truck.
      • 14-605. Requirements Applicable to all Allowed Vehicles.
      • 14-606. Operation of all-terrain vehicles(ATVs), pocket bikes, and motorized scooters.
      • 14-607. Violations; traffic infraction; penalties.
  • CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 15-101. Definition.
      • 15-102. Discontinue or refuse service.
      • 15-103. Utility billing dates; delinquent accounts.
      • 15-104. Notice; hearing.
      • 15-105. Same; finding.
      • 15-106. Utility deposit.
      • 15-107. Minimum Utility Services Required.
    • Article 2. Water
      • 15-201. Superintendents of water and sewage.
      • 15-202. Application for service.
      • 15-203. Installation charge of water meters.
      • 15-204. Collection of installation fees.
      • 15-205. Determination of cost of meter and materials.
      • 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. Reconnection fee.
      • 15-216. Utility deposit.
      • 15-217. Interrupt service.
      • 15-218. Prohibited acts.
      • 15-219. Right of access.
      • 15-220. Rates.
    • 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. Sewer excavations; damages.
      • 15-309. Failure to connect.
      • 15-310. Privy unlawful.
      • 15-311. Disposal of sewage.
      • 15-312. Damage to sewers.
      • 15-313. Natural outlet.
      • 15-314. Standards.
      • 15-315. Old building sewers.
      • 15-316. Mud, grease traps.
      • 15-317. Roof, foundation drains.
      • 15-318. Same; exception.
      • 15-319. Prohibited discharges.
      • 15-320. Sewer service charge.
    • Article 4. Solid Waste
      • 15-401. Definitions.
      • 15-402. Collection.
      • 15-403. Bulk containers.
      • 15-404. Refuse and Recyclables Containers.
      • 15-405. Duty of owner or occupant.
      • 15-406. Screening requirement.
      • 15-407. Enter private premises.
      • 15-408. Ownership of solid waste.
      • 15-409. No liquids.
      • 15-410. Yard waste.
      • 15-411. Hazardous materials.
      • 15-412. Prohibited practices.
      • 15-413. Objectionable waste.
      • 15-414. Unauthorized disposal.
      • 15-415. Authorized collectors.
      • 15-416. Closed vehicle.
      • 15-417. Fees.
      • 15-418. Billing and collection.
      • 15-419. Creation of separate fund.
      • 15-420. Exemption to issuance of container and payment of fee.
    • Article 5. Water Conservation
      • 15-501. Purpose.
      • 15-502. Definitions.
      • 15-503. Declaration of a water emergency.
      • 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.
    • Article 6. Cross Connections
      • 15-601. Definitions.
      • 15-602. Cross connections prohibited.
      • 15-603. Survey and investigations.
      • 15-604. Where protection is required.
      • 15-605. Backflow prevention devices.
      • 15-606. Installation.
      • 15-607. Inspection and maintenance.
      • 15-608. Violations and penalties.
    • Article 7. Private Sewer Systems
      • 15-701. Adoption of international private sewage disposal code.
      • 15-702. Additional and revised provisions.
      • 15-703. Sewage disposal system permit.
  • CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • Article 1. City Planning Commission
      • 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. Budget.
      • 16-106. Fees.
    • Article 2. Zoning Regulations
      • 16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
    • Article 3. Subdivision Regulations
      • 16-301. Regulations incorporated.
    • Article 4. Board of Zoning Appeals
      • 16-401. Board of appeals.
      • 16-402. Rules and regulations.
      • 16-403. Procedure.
      • 16-404. Appeals.
      • 16-405. Variances and exceptions.
    • Article 5. Floodplain Management
      • 16-501. Statutory authorization, findings of fact, and purposes.
      • 16-502. General provisions
      • 16-503. Administration
      • 16-504. Provisions for flood hazard reduction
      • 16-505. Floodplain management variance procedures
      • 16-506. Penalties for violation
      • 16-507. Amendments
      • 16-508. Definitions
    • Article 6. Excise Tax On Platting and Building
      • 16-601. Purpose and authority.
      • 16-602. Levy and payment of tax.
      • 16-603. Pledge of revenues.
      • 16-604. Credits/exemptions.
      • 16-605. Review.
      • 16-606. Appeals.
      • 16-607. Interpretation.
  • 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
    • Charter Ordinance No. 22
    • Charter Ordinance No. 23
    • Charter Ordinance No. 24
    • Charter Ordinance No. 25
    • Charter Ordinance No. 26
    • Charter Ordinance No. 27
    • Charter Ordinance No. 28
    • Charter Ordinance No. 29
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • Atmos Energy (Gas Franchise)
    • Westar Energy (Electric Franchise)
    • AT&T (Telephone Franchise)
  • APPENDIX C – ZONING REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. Title and Intent
      • 1. Title.
      • 2. Intent.
    • Article 2. Rules And Definitions
      • 1. Rules of Construction and Interpretation.
      • 2. Definitions.
    • Article 3. General Provisions
      • 1. Jurisdictional Area.
      • 2. Establishment of Districts.
      • 3. Zoning District Map.
      • 4. Rules Where Uncertainty May Arise.
      • 5. Exemptions.
      • 6. Application of Regulations.
      • 7. Annexed Land.
      • 8. Separability.
      • 9. Reservations and Repeals.
      • 10. Vested Rights
    • Article 4. District Regulations
      • “R-A” RURAL AGRICULTURE DISTRICT (Ord. #2237)
      • “R-0” RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN DISTRICT
      • “R-1” RESIDENTIAL - LOW DENSITY DISTRICT
      • “R1-A” RESIDENTIAL – MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT
      • “R-2” RESIDENTIAL - MEDIUM DENSITY DISTRICT
      • “R-2A” RESIDENTIAL - HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT
      • “R-3” MULTIFAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
      • “R-H” RESIDENTIAL - HISTORIC “OLD TOWN” DISTRICT
      • “C-1” BUSINESS - CENTRAL DISTRICT
      • “C-2” BUSINESS - GENERAL DISTRICT
      • “O-I” OFFICE - INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
      • “M-1” INDUSTRIAL - LIGHT DISTRICT
      • “M-2” INDUSTRIAL - HEAVY DISTRICT
      • “P-D” PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
      • “UDO” UPTOWN DE SOTO OVERLAY DISTRICT (Ord. 2195) (Rev. Ord. 2205)
    • Article 5. Supplementary District Regulations
      • 1. Height Regulations.
      • 2. Yard Regulations.
      • 3. Accessory Structures and Uses.
      • 4. Use Limitations of Accessory Structures.
      • 5. Number of Structures and Uses on a Buildable Lot.
      • 6. Sight Triangle.
      • 7. Access to Business and Industrial Districts.
      • 8. Outdoor Seating within Rights-of-Way.
      • 9. Temporary Uses.
      • 10. Determination of Structure Setback Line.
      • 11. Fences.
      • 12. Home Occupations.
      • 13. Livestock and Animals.
      • 14. Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS).
      • 15. Solar Energy Conversion Systems.
      • 16. Retaining Walls.
      • 17. Shipping Containers.
      • 18. Land Disturbance and Grading.
    • Article 6. Off-Street Parking And Loading Regulations
      • 1. Applicability.
      • 2. General Provisions.
      • 3. Layout and Site Design Requirements.
      • 4. Required Spaces.
      • 5. Special Uses.
      • 6. Loading and Unloading Regulations.
    • Article 7. Sign Regulations
      • 1. Statement of Purpose.
      • 2. Applicability.
      • 3. Master Signage Plan (Ord. 2213).
      • 4. Classification of Signs.
      • 5. General Standards.
      • 6. Exemptions.
      • 7. Prohibited Signs.
      • 8. Maintenance.
      • 9. Nonconforming Signs.
      • 10. Removal of Nonconforming Signs.
      • 11. Office Parks, Shopping Centers and Planned Districts.
      • 12. District Regulations: (Ord. 22348).
    • Article 8. Landscaping, Screening and Buffering
      • 1. Intent.
      • 2. Applicability and Exemptions.
      • 3. General Requirements.
      • 4. Landscape Plans.
      • 5. Landscaping, Screening and Buffering.
      • 6. Landscaping Material Standards
      • 7. Installation and Maintenance Requirements.
      • 8. Alternative Compliance:
    • Article 9. Nonconformities
      • 1. Authority to Continue.
      • 2. Ordinary Repair and Maintenance:
      • 3. Extension.
      • 4. Enlargement.
      • 5. Damage or Destruction.
      • 6. Moving.
      • 7. Change in Use.
      • 8. Abandonment or Discontinuance.
      • 9. Nonconforming Accessory Uses.
      • 10. Nonconforming Residential Uses.
      • 11. Nonconforming Uses.
    • Article 10. Special Use Permits
      • 1. General Considerations.
      • 2. Procedures.
      • 3. Standards for Issuance of Special Use Permits.
      • 4. Additional Conditions for Particular Special Uses.
      • 5. Time Limit.
    • Article 11. Site Plan Review
      • 1. Intent.
      • 2. Applicability.
      • 3. Authority.
      • 4. Submission Requirements.
      • 5. Standard of Review.
      • 6. Development Standards, “Kill Creek Valley Overlay District”.
      • 7. Development Standards.
      • 8. Expiration of Site Plan: (Ord. 2075) .
    • Article 12. Board of Zoning Appeals
      • 1. Formation.
      • 2. Powers and Jurisdiction.
      • 3. Applications.
      • 4. Performance.
      • 5. Who May Appeal From the Board Decision.
    • Article 13. Amendments
      • 1. Amendments to Change Zoning District Boundaries.
      • 2. Public Hearing.
      • 3. Public Notice.
      • 4. Table of Lesser Zoning District Classification.
      • 5. Adoption.
      • 6. Applications.
      • 7. Filing Fee.
      • 8. Adoption and Amendment of Comprehensive Plan and Other Actions of the Planning Commission.
      • 9. Comprehensive Plan.
      • 10. Public Facilities and Improvements.
      • 11. Matters to be Considered.
      • 12. Protest.
      • 13. Publication.
      • 14. Official Zoning Map.
    • Article 14. Administration
      • 1. Legislative and Quasi-Judicial Regulation of Land Use.
      • 2. Department of Planning and Zoning.
      • 3. Applications.
      • 4. Building Permits.
    • Article 15. Violations and Penalties
      • 1. Violations.
      • 2. Enforcement and Remedies.
      • 3. Enforcement Procedures.
    • Appendix A. Permitted Land Uses By Zoning District
    • Appendix B. Multi-Family Design Guidelines
      • (A) INTRODUCTION.
      • (B) PURPOSE.
      • (C) PROCESS.
      • (D) SITE PLAN.
      • (E) DESIGN GUIDELINE IMPLEMENTATION.
      • (F) EARNING DESIGN INCENTIVES.
      • (G) MULTI-FAMILY DESIGN GUIDELINES.
      • (H) REQUIRED SUPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FOR ZONING AND SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS.
      • (I) DESIGN CRITERIA.
      • (J) PROJECT EVALUATION FORM.
    • Appendix C. Uptown De Soto Overlay District
    • Appendix D. Landscaping Definitions And Guidelines
      • I. DEFINITIONS.
      • II. PERIMETER PARKING LOT SCREENING EXAMPLES
      • III. PLANT UNIT SCALE
      • IV. TRANSITION BUFFERS
  • APPENDIX D – SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • Section 1.01 Title.
      • Section 1.02 Jurisdiction.
      • Section 1.03 Authority.
      • Section 1.04 Enactment.
      • Section 1.05 Reservations and Repeals.
      • Section 1.06 Purpose and Intent.
      • Section 1.07 Applicability.
      • Section 1.08 Exemptions.
      • Section 1.09 Interpretation and Conflict.
      • Section 1.10 Severability and Savings Clause.
      • Section 1.11 Variances, Exceptions and Waiver of Conditions.
      • Section 1.12 Amendments.
      • Section 1.13 Enforcement, Violations and Penalties.
      • Section 1.14 Approvals Necessary For Acceptance Of Subdivision Plats.
      • Section 1.15 Plat Preparation.
    • Article 2. Administration
      • Section 2.01 Duties of the Planning and Zoning Department Pertaining to this Ordinance.
      • Section 2.02 Duties of the City Engineer Pertaining to this Ordinance.
      • Section 2.03 Duties of the Planning Commission Pertaining to this Ordinance.
      • Section 2.04 Duties of the Governing Body Pertaining to this Ordinance.
    • Article 3. Definitions
      • Section 3.01 Usage.
      • Section 3.02 Definitions.
    • Article 4. Subdivision Procedures, Specifications & Approval Process
      • Section 4.01 General Procedure.
      • Section 4.02 Sketch Plat.
      • Section 4.03 Preliminary Plat.
      • Section 4.04 Final Plat.
      • Section 4.05 Drainage Study.
      • Section 4.06 Construction Documents.
      • Section 4.07 Resubdivision of Land.
    • Article 5. Lot Splits
      • Section 5.01 General.
    • Article 6. Improvements, Dedications & Design
      • Section 6.01 General Improvements.
      • Section 6.02 Adequate Public Facilities.
      • Section 6.03 Lots.
      • Section 6.04 Blocks.
      • Section 6.05 Streets.
      • Section 6.06 Storm Sewer.
      • Section 6.07 Sanitary Sewers.
      • Section 6.08 Water Supply.
      • Section 6.09 Utilities.
      • Section 6.10 Sidewalks.
      • Section 6.11 Open Space.
    • Article 7. Improvement Procedures
      • Section 7.01 Improvement Completion and Improvement Agreement.
      • Section 7.02 Deferral of Required Improvements.
      • Section 7.03 Inspection and Acceptance of Improvements.
      • Section 7.04 Maintenance of Improvements.
      • Section 7.05 Issuance of Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy.
      • Section 7.06 Temporary Occupancy / Escrow Deposits for Improvements.