CODE OF THE CITY OF BUCKLIN, KANSAS
GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
PREFACE
ORDINANCE NO. 907
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.
1-208. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
1-209. Governing body compensation.
ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
1-301. Appointment.
1-302. Employees.
1-303. Removal.
1-304. Vacancy in office.
1-305. City clerk.
1-306. Same; fiscal records.
1-307. Same; seal; oaths.
1-308. Same; withholding agent.
1-309. Assistant city clerk.
1-310. City treasurer.
1-311. City attorney.
1-312. City engineer.
1-313. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
1-314. Conflict of interest.
ARTICLE 4. REVENUE, FINANCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1-401. Employee contributions fund.
1-402. Capital improvement reserve fund.
1-403. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
1-404. Neighborhood revitalization plan.
1-405. Tax exemption policy.
1-406. Library levy limit.
ARTICLE 5. OATHS AND BONDS
1-501. Oath; affirmation.
1-502. Oaths filed.
1-503. Bonds required.
1-504. Same; premiums.
1-505. Condition of bonds.
1-506. Approval of bonds.
ARTICLE 6. OPEN RECORDS
1-601. Policy.
1-602. Record custodians.
1-603. Local freedom of information officers.
1-604. Public request for access.
1-605. Facilities for public inspection.
1-606. Procedures for inspection.
1-607. Appointment of official custodians.
1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
1-609. Designation of additional record custodians.
1-610. Requests to be directed to custodians.
1-611. Fee administration.
1-612. Inspection fee.
1-613. Copying fee.
1-614. Prepayment of fees.
1-615. Payment.
1-616. Records retention and destruction policy incorporated.
ARTICLE 7. INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS
1-701. Purpose and goals.
1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
1-703. Definitions.
1-704. Investment of idle funds.
1-705. Procedures and restrictions.
1-706. Custody and safekeeping.
1-707. Sale or transfer.
1-708. Interest on time deposits.
CHAPTER 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.
2-105. Municipal animal shelter established.
2-105a. Disposition of unclaimed animals.
2-106. Interference with animal shelter.
2-107. Cruelty to animals.
2-107a. Same; exceptions.
2-108. Tethering of dogs restricted.
2-109. Animal traps.
2-110. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
2-111. Animal confines.
2-112. Dead animals.
2-113. Aggressive animals.
2-114. Running at large.
2-115. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
2-116. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
2-117. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
2-118. Report of rabid animals.
2-119. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
2-120. Rabies vaccination required.
2-121. Registration required.
2-122. Same; counterfeit tag.
2-123. Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee.
2-124. Confinement of dogs in heat.
2-125. Exotic animals.
2-126. Domestic animals.
2-127. Kennels.
ARTICLE 2. PENALTIES
2-201. Penalties.
ARTICLE 3. PIT BULL DOGS
2-301. Definitions.
2-302. Prohibition.
2-303. Penalties.
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. License issued by city.
3-202. License required of retailer.
3-203. Application.
3-204. License application procedures.
3-205. License granted; denied.
3-206. License to be posted.
3-207. License, disqualification.
3-208. Restriction upon location.
3-209. License fee.
3-210. Suspension of license.
3-211. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
3-212. Same; appeal.
3-213. Change of location.
3-214. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
3-215. Business regulations.
3-216. Prohibited conduct on premises.
3-217. Sanitary conditions required.
3-218. Minors on premises.
ARTICLE 3. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
3-301. State license required.
3-302. Occupational tax.
3-303. Posting of receipt.
3-304. Hours of sale.
3-305. Business regulations.
3-306. Restrictions on location.
ARTICLE 4. PRIVATE CLUBS
3-401. License required.
3-402. License fee.
3-403. Business regulations.
ARTICLE 5. DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
3-501. License required.
3-502. License fee.
3-503. Business regulations.
ARTICLE 6. CATERERS
3-601. License required.
3-602. License fee.
3-603. Business regulations.
3-604. Notice to chief of police.
ARTICLE 7. TEMPORARY PERMITS
3-701. Permit required.
3-702. Permit fee.
3-703. City temporary permit.
3-704. Permit regulations.
CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
ARTICLE 1. BUILDING RESTRICTIONS
4-101. Fire limits.
4-102. Building permits.
4-103. Building code.
4-104. Permit for the construction of fences.
4-105. Building setback.
ARTICLE 2. PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTING
4-201. Gas fitters license required.
4-202. Bond.
4-203. Gas piping inspected.
4-204. Inspector to notify owner or agent of defects.
4-205. Inspector notified when installation ready for test.
4-206. Work not satisfactory (repaired or removed).
4-207. Permit required application.
4-208. Gas brackets, bushings prohibited.
4-209. Mercury gauge or air gauge.
4-210. Bracket fitting pipe granted.
4-211. Placing pipes quality.
4-212. Flexible connection vents.
4-213. Inspector to keep record.
4-214. Placing of pipes.
4-215. Run of pipe.
4-216. Fittings, caulkings, connections.
4-217. Turning on gas.
4-218. Size of pipe.
4-219. Violations.
4-220. Further restrictions.
ARTICLE 3. MOVING BUILDINGS
4-301. Moving buildings.
CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL REGULATIONS AND LICENSES
5-101. License required.
5-102. Application for license.
5-103. Not assignable or transferable.
5-104. License period; duration.
5-105. Exemption of farmers.
5-106. License fees.
5-107. Same; when payable; time period.
5-108. Payment of fees; receipt.
5-109. Contents of license.
5-110. Record book.
5-111. Display of license.
ARTICLE 2. SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, PEDDLERS
5-201. Definitions.
5-202. License required.
5-203. Same; application required.
5-204. Issuance; county residents.
5-205. Same; investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
5-206. Same; investigation fee.
5-207. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
5-208. Renewal.
5-209. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
5-210. Appeal to governing body.
5-211. Regulations.
5-212. Use of streets and sidewalks.
5-213. Disturbing the peace.
ARTICLE 3. JUNK YARDS
5-301. Junk yard regulations.
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. Assistant chief.
7-107. Private use of fire equipment.
7-108. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
7-109. Same; fire hose.
7-110. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
7-111. False alarm.
ARTICLE 2. FIRE PREVENTION
7-201. Open burning.
7-202. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
7-203. Stacking of hay or straw.
7-204. Keeping of packing materials.
7-205. Storage of ashes.
7-206. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
7-207. Fire hazards generally.
7-208. Same; inspections to discover.
7-209. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
7-210. Same; service of order; records.
ARTICLE 3. FIREWORKS
7-301. Fireworks.
7-302. Definitions.
7-303. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
7-304. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
7-305. Throwing prohibited.
7-306. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
7-307. Retail display of fireworks.
7-308. Fire extinguishers required.
7-309. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
7-310. Authority of fire chief.
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. Right of entry.
8-105. Order of violation.
8-106. Same; contents.
8-107. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-108. Abatement.
8-109. Hearing.
8-110. Costs assessed.
ARTICLE 2. JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
8-201. Findings of governing body.
8-202. Definitions.
8-203. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
8-204. Public officer.
8-205. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-206. Same; right of entry.
8-207. Order of violation.
8-208. Same; contents.
8-209. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-210. Abatement.
8-211. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
8-212. Hearing.
8-213. Costs assessed.
ARTICLE 3. WEEDS
8-301. Weeds to be removed.
8-302. Definitions.
8-303. Public officer; notice to remove.
8-304. Abatement; assessment of costs.
8-305. Right of entry.
8-306. Unlawful interference.
8-307. Noxious weeds.
8-308. Fines.
ARTICLE 4. RODENT CONTROL
8-401. Definitions.
8-402. Building maintenance.
8-403. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
8-404. Failure to comply.
8-405. Replace rat-stoppage.
8-406. Notice to eradicate rats.
8-407. Conditions conductive to harborage of rats or rodents
8-408. Inspections.
ARTICLE 5. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
8-501. Purpose.
8-502. Definitions.
8-503. Enforcing officer; duties.
8-504. Procedure; petition.
8-505. Same; notice.
8-506. Same; publication.
8-507. Same; hearing, order.
8-508. Duty of owner.
8-509. Same; failure to comply.
8-510. Same; make site safe.
8-511. Assessment of costs.
8-512. Immediate hazard.
8-513. Appeals from order.
8-514. Scope of article.
8-515. Fines.
ARTICLE 6. MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS
8-601. Purpose.
8-602. Definitions.
8-603. Finding that hazards exist.
8-604. Designation and duties of Public Officer.
8-605. Service.
8-606. Appeal and review.
8-607. Powers of Public Officer.
8-608. Powers of Hearing Officer.
8-609. Minimum standards for dwellings and rooming houses.
8-610. Nuisances, violations and penalties.
8-611. Duties of City Attorney.
8-612. Reports of Public Officer.
8-613. Miscellaneous provisions.
ARTICLE 7. INSURANCE PROCEEDS LIEN
8-701. Scope and application.
8-702. Lien created.
8-703. Same; encumbrances.
8-704. Same; pro rata basis.
8-705. Procedure.
8-706. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
8-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
8-708. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
8-709. Same; disposition of funds.
8-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
8-711. Insurers; liability.
ARTICLE 8. ENVIRONMENTAL CODE
8-801. Title.
8-802. Legislative finding of fact.
8-803. Purpose.
8-804. Rules of construction.
8-805. Definitions.
8-806. Public officer.
8-807. Enforcement standards.
8-808. Unlawful acts.
8-809. Order of violation.
8-810. Penalty.
8-811. Abatement.
8-812. Hearing.
8-813. Appeals.
8-814. Costs assessed.
8-815. Construction.
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.
9-113. Diversion fee; diversion fund.
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. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
ARTICLE 2. LOCAL PROVISIONS
11-201. Littering.
11-202. Drugs.
ARTICLE 3. CURFEW
11-301. Findings and purpose.
11-302. Definitions of curfew; unlawful acts.
11-303. Curfew authority; defenses; enforcement and penalties.
CHAPTER XII. PUBLIC PROPERTY
ARTICLE 1. CITY PARKS
12-101. City laws extended to park.
12-102. Police jurisdiction over parks.
12-103. Damaging park property.
12-104. Dangerous weapons.
12-105. Vehicle regulations.
12-106. Hunting.
12-107. Fires.
12-108. Camping prohibited.
12-109. Sanitation.
12-110. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
12-111. Preservation of natural state.
12-112. General regulations.
12-113. Swimming hours at City pool.
CHAPTER XIII. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
ARTICLE 1. SIDEWALKS
13-101. Sidewalk construction.
13-102. Placement.
13-103. Construction standards.
13-104. Review of plan.
13-105. Penalty for non-compliance.
13-106. Replacing curb and gutter.
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 & SHRUBS
13-301. Street trees; tree board.
13-302. Public tree care.
13-303. Diseased trees; determination.
13-304. Same; notice served.
13-305. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
13-306. Same; prevent spread of disease.
13-307. Dead and dangerous trees on private property.
13-308. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
13-309. Costs on tax rolls.
13-310. Injuring trees and shrubs.
13-311. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
ARTICLE 4. SNOW AND ICE
13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
13-402. Same; exception; alternate remedy.
13-403. Same; penalty.
13-404. Removal may be made by city.
13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
CHAPTER XIV. TRAFFIC
ARTICLE 1. STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
14-201. Parking and turning.
14-202. Reckless driving.
14-203. Speed limit of 20 mph.
14-204. School zone.
14-205. Jake brakes.
14-206. Truck and trailer parking.
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.
14-315. Fines.
ARTICLE 4. SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES
14-401. Definitions.
14-402. Work-site utility vehicles.
14-403. Micro-utility trucks.
14-404. Operation of golf carts.
14-405. Prohibition of operation of all-terrain vehicles, pocket bikes, and motorized scooters.
14-406. Display of slow moving vehicle emblem.
14-407. Valid driver’s license required; penalty.
14-408. Same; insurance required; penalty.
14-409. Same; registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
14-410. Same; penalty.
CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
15-101. Definitions.
15-102. Payment of bills.
15-103. Delinquent accounts.
15-104. Delinquency and termination notice; right to hearing procedure; disconnection.
15-105. Reconnection after disconnection.
15-106. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
15-107. Landlord liability.
ARTICLE 2. WATER
15-201. Superintendent of water and sewage.
15-202. Regulations.
15-203. Service not guaranteed.
15-204. Service connections required.
15-205. Application for service.
15-206. City to make connections.
15-207. Connection fees.
15-208. Curb cocks.
15-209. Check valves.
15-210. Unauthorized service.
15-211. Water meters; installation and costs.
15-212. Same; testing.
15-213. Tampering with meter.
15-214. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
15-215. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
15-216. Utility deposit.
15-217. Interrupt service.
15-218. Prohibited acts.
15-219. Wasting water.
15-220. Right of access.
15-221. Rates.
15-222. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
15-223. Use during fire.
15-224. Cross-connections prohibited.
15-225. Same; protective backflow devices required.
15-226. Same; inspection.
15-227. Same; protection from contaminants.
15-228. Manual of regulations regulating backflow and back-siphonage of contaminants.
15-229. Construction, operation, use, or maintenance of individual or private wells within City limits.
ARTICLE 3. SEWER USER CHARGE SYSTEM
15-301. Purpose.
15-302. Definitions.
15-303. User charge designated purposes.
15-304. Sewer charges.
15-328. Sewer service charge.
15-305. Billing and payment.
15-306. Periodic review.
ARTICLE 4. SEWER USE REGULATIONS
15-401. Definitions.
15-402. General regulations.
15-403. Sewer connections.
15-404. Unlawful discharges.
15-405. Unlawful acts.
15-406. Entering premises; inspections.
15-407. Violations; penalties.
ARTICLE 5. SOLID WASTE
15-501. Solid Waste.
15-502. Definitions.
15-503. Prohibited Acts.
15-504. Enforcement.
15-505. Penalty.
CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
ARTICLE 1. RESERVED
16-101. Reserved.
APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 7
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 8
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 9
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 805
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 10
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 11
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 12
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
ORDINANCE NO. 800 (TELECOM)
ORDINANCE NO. 829 (ELECTRIC)
ORDINANCE NO. 833 (GAS)
ORDINANCE NO. 960 (TELECOM)