• 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, 85th Place, 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.