• CODE OF THE CITY OF ENTERPRISE, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 1745
    • 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. 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. Regular meetings of council.
      • 1-204. Special meetings; calling; minutes.
      • 1-205. Adjourned meeting; time and place.
      • 1-206. Quorum; attendance of members.
      • 1-207. Powers of the mayor.
      • 1-208. President of the council.
      • 1-209. Vacancies on the governing body; how filled.
      • 1-210. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
    • Article 3. Officers and Employees
      • 1-301. Officers; appointment; removal.
      • 1-302. City clerk; duties.
      • 1-303. City treasurer; duties.
      • 1-304. City attorney; duties.
      • 1-305. City superintendent; duties.
      • 1-306. Appointive offices; general duties.
      • 1-307. Chief of police; duties.
      • 1-308. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-309. Conflict of interest.
      • 1-310. Compensation.
      • 1-311. Code of ethics.
    • Article 4. Personnel Rules and Regulations
      • 1-401. Personnel rules and regulations incorporated.
    • 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. Records 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 records custodians.
      • 1-608. Duties of custodians.
      • 1-609. Requests to be directed to custodians.
      • 1-610. Fee administration.
      • 1-611. Inspection fee.
      • 1-612. Copy fee.
      • 1-613. Prepayment of fees.
    • 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 2. ANIMALS
    • Article 1. Animal Control
      • 2-101. Definitions.
      • 2-102. Animal control officer.
      • 2-103. Trapping of animals.
      • 2-104. Right of entry.
      • 2-105. Municipal pound established.
      • 2-106. Breaking pound.
      • 2-107. Cruelty to animals.
      • 2-108. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
      • 2-109. Noisy animals.
      • 2-110. Animal confines.
      • 2-111. Death of animals.
      • 2-112. Vicious animals.
      • 2-113. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
      • 2-114. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
      • 2-115. Vehicle accidents involving animals.
      • 2-116. Emergency; proclamation.
      • 2-117. Cats; registration and vaccination required; fee.
      • 2-118. Visiting cats.
    • Article 2. Dogs
      • 2-201. Registration; vaccination; fee.
      • 2-202. Dog tags.
      • 2-203. Visiting dogs.
      • 2-204. Running at large.
      • 2-205. Impoundment.
      • 2-206. Kennel licenses.
      • 2-207. Confinement of dogs in heat.
    • Article 3. Prohibited Animals
      • 2-301. Keeping unlawful.
      • 2-302. Exception; requirements.
      • 2-303. Penalty.
  • 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. Open container.
      • 3-107. Consumption while driving.
      • 3-108. Identification card.
      • 3-109. Underage purchaser.
    • Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverage Sales
      • 3-201. License required of retailer.
      • 3-202. Application.
      • 3-203. License application procedures.
      • 3-204. License granted; denied.
      • 3-205. License to be posted.
      • 3-206. License, disqualification.
      • 3-207. Restriction upon location.
      • 3-208. License fee.
      • 3-209. Suspension of license.
      • 3-210. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
      • 3-211. Same; appeal.
      • 3-212. Change of location.
      • 3-213. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
      • 3-214. Business regulations.
      • 3-215. Prohibited conduct on premises.
      • 3-216. Sanitary conditions required.
    • Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor Sales
      • 3-301. Definitions.
      • 3-302. Public consumption.
      • 3-303. Open container.
      • 3-304. Consumption while driving.
      • 3-305. Identification card.
      • 3-306 State license required.
      • 3-307. Occupational tax.
      • 3-308. Posting of receipt.
      • 3-309. Hours of sale.
      • 3-310. Business regulations.
      • 3-311. Minors, incapacitated persons.
  • CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • Article 1. Building Code
      • 4-101. Uniform building code incorporated.
      • 4-102. Building permit fee required.
    • Article 2. Plumbing Code
      • 4-201. Uniform plumbing code incorporated.
      • 4-202. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
      • 4-203. Plumbers license required.
      • 4-204. Plumbers bond; insurance.
      • 4-205. Permit required; fee.
      • 4-206. Inspection.
    • Article 3. Electrical Code
      • 4-301. National electrical code incorporated.
      • 4-302. Electrician or electrical contractor; defined.
      • 4-303. Electrician’s license required.
      • 4-304. Electrician’s bond; insurance.
      • 4-305. Permit required; fee.
      • 4-306. Inspection.
    • Article 4. Building Relocation
      • 4-401. Permit required.
      • 4-402. Buildings to conform to existing structures in area.
      • 4-403. Application for permit.
      • 4-404. Application; detailed description.
      • 4-405. Notification of wire owners.
      • 4-406. Duty of owners of wires, poles and other equipment.
      • 4-407. Notification; chief of police.
      • 4-408. Duties of mover.
      • 4-409. Bond; insurance.
      • 4-410. Standards for issuance of permit.
    • Article 5. Building Demolition
      • 4-501. Permit.
      • 4-502. Permit applications.
      • 4-503. Bond.
      • 4-504. Demolition; requirements.
      • 4-505. Public safety.
      • 4-506. Failure to complete work.
    • Article 6. House Numbering
      • 4-601. Numbering required.
      • 4-602. Method of numbering.
      • 4-603. Size of numbers.
      • 4-604. Exception to the system.
  • CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. Amusement Devices
      • 5-101. Definition.
      • 5-102. Permit required.
      • 5-103. Same; cost.
      • 5-104. Same; expiration.
      • 5-105. Same; cancellation.
    • Article 2. Transient Merchants
      • 5-201. Definitions.
      • 5-202. Exemptions.
      • 5-203. License.
      • 5-204. Issuance.
      • 5-205. Forms.
      • 5-206. Violation.
      • 5-207. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
    • Article 3. Governing Body
      • 6-101. Conduct of election.
      • 6-102. Hours of voting.
      • 6-103. Governing body elections; terms.
  • CHAPTER 7. FIRE
    • Article 1. Fire Department
      • 7-101. Fire department created.
      • 7-102. Supervision of department.
      • 7-103. Assistant chief; duties.
      • 7-104. Firefighters; duties.
      • 7-105. Membership; fire drill.
      • 7-106. Reports and records.
      • 7-107. Fireman’s relief association.
      • 7-108. Private use of fire equipment.
    • Article 2. Fire Prevention
      • 7-201. Fire prevention code incorporated.
      • 7-202. Open burning prohibited; waiver.
  • CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • Article 1. Nuisances
      • 8-101. Board of health.
      • 8-102. Duties of the board of health.
      • 8-103. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
      • 8-104. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-105. Right of entry.
      • 8-106. Notice.
      • 8-107. Same; contents.
      • 8-108. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-109. Abatement.
      • 8-110. Hearing.
      • 8-111. Costs assessed.
      • 8-112. Abatement of unsafe or dangerous structures.
      • 8-113. Removal of abandoned motor vehicles.
      • 8-114. Removal of inoperable motor vehicles and exceptions.
      • 8-115. Notice.
      • 8-116. Same; contents.
      • 8-117. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-118. Abatement.
      • 8-119. Hearing.
      • 8-120. Costs assessed.
    • Article 2. Weeds
      • 8-201. Weeds to be removed.
      • 8-202. Definitions.
      • 8-203. Code enforcement officer; notice to remove.
      • 8-204. Abatement; assessment of costs.
      • 8-205. Right of entry.
      • 8-206. Unlawful interference.
      • 8-207. Noxious weeds.
    • Article 3. Minimum Housing Code
      • 8-301. Title.
      • 8-302. General.
      • 8-303. Declaration of policy.
      • 8-304. Definitions.
      • 8-305. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
      • 8-306. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
      • 8-307. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
      • 8-308. Designation of unfit dwellings.
      • 8-309. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
      • 8-310. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
      • 8-311. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
      • 8-312. Notice of violations; procedures.
      • 8-313. Public officer; authority.
      • 8-314. Governing body; authority.
      • 8-315. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
      • 8-316. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
      • 8-317. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
      • 8-318. Governing body; appeals.
      • 8-319. Right of petition.
      • 8-319. Right of petition.
    • Article 4. Emergency Expense Recovery
      • 8-401. Definitions.
      • 8-402. Strict liability.
      • 8-403. Recovery of expenses.
      • 8-404. Conflicts.
    • Article 5. Insurance Proceeds Lien
      • 8-501. Scope and application.
      • 8-502. Lien created.
      • 8-503. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-504. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-505. Procedure.
      • 8-506. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-507. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-508. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-509. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-510. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-511. Insurers; liability.
    • Article 6. Environmental Code
      • 8-601. Title.
      • 8-602. Legislative finding of fact.
      • 8-603. Purpose.
      • 8-604. Rules of construction.
      • 8-605. Definitions.
      • 8-606. Public officer.
      • 8-607. Enforcement standards.
      • 8-608. Unlawful acts.
      • 8-609. Order of violation.
      • 8-610. Penalty.
      • 8-611. Abatement.
      • 8-612. Hearing.
      • 8-613. Appeals.
      • 8-614. Costs assessed.
      • 8-615. Construction.
  • CHAPTER 9. MUNICIPAL COURT
    • Article 1. Municipal Court
      • 9-101. Municipal court established.
      • 9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
      • 9-103. Municipal judge; appointment.
      • 9-104. Same; powers and duties.
      • 9-105. Judge pro tem.
      • 9-106. Payment of fine.
      • 9-107. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
      • 9-108. Failure to appear.
      • 9-109. Court costs.
  • CHAPTER 10. POLICE
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 10-101. Police department.
  • CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • Article 1. Reserved
      • 11-101. Reserved.
    • Article 2. Local Provisions
      • 11-201. Litter.
      • 11-202. Grass clippings.
    • Article 3. Curfew
      • 11-301 Purpose.
      • 11-302. Curfew; minors.
      • 11-303. Curfew; parent or guardian.
      • 11-304. Penalty.
    • Article 4. Noise
      • 11-401. Excessive noise prohibited.
      • 11-402. Excessive sound, music or noise.
      • 11-403. Excessive sound, music or noise; defined.
      • 11-404. Permits.
      • 11-405. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • Article 1. City Parks
      • 12-101. Hours.
      • 12-102. Written approval.
      • 12-103. City ordinances extended to park.
      • 12-104. Damaging park property.
      • 12-105. Dangerous weapons.
      • 12-106. Vehicle regulations.
      • 12-107. Hunting.
      • 12-108. Fires.
      • 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. Penalty.
    • Article 2. Recreation Commission
      • 12-201. Recreation commission.
      • 12-202. Recreation commission; membership; appointment.
      • 12-203. Recreation commission; annual audit.
      • 12-204. Recreation commission; meetings.
    • Article 3. Library
      • 12-301. Library board; membership; appointment.
      • 12-302. Officers of board; meetings.
      • 12-303. Powers and duties.
      • 12-304. Damage to library property.
      • 12-305. Removal of books.
  • CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
    • Article 1. Streets
      • 13-101. Excavations.
      • 13-102. Same; permit.
      • 13-103. Same; requirements.
    • Article 2. Sidewalks
      • 13-201. Sidewalk grade; permits.
      • 13-202. Sidewalk specifications.
      • 13-203. Sidewalk petition.
      • 13-204. Condemnation and reconstruction of sidewalks.
      • 13-205. Notice; publication; construction by contract.
      • 13-206. Request to city by abutting property owner, when.
      • 13-207. Repairs by owner or city.
    • Article 3. Trees and Shrubs
      • 13-301. Trimming of trees.
      • 13-302. Hedge fence: height.
      • 13-303. Public tree care.
      • 13-304. Diseased trees; determination.
      • 13-305. Same; notice served.
      • 13-306. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
      • 13-307. Same; prevent spread of disease.
      • 13-308. Dangerous, dead, or diseased trees on private property.
      • 13-309. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
      • 13-310. Costs on tax rolls.
      • 13-311. Injuring trees and shrubs.
      • 13-312. 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 14. TRAFFIC
    • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
      • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
      • 14-102. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
      • 14-201. Careless driving.
      • 14-202. Truck parking.
      • 14-203. Parking regulations.
    • Article 3. Abandoned Motor Vehicles on Public Property
      • 14-301. Definitions.
      • 14-302. Impounding vehicles.
      • 14-303. Storage.
      • 14-304. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
      • 14-305. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
      • 14-306. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
      • 14-307. Hearing.
      • 14-308. Charges constitute a lien.
      • 14-309. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
      • 14-310. Redemption.
      • 14-311. Sale proceeds.
      • 14-312. Statutory procedures.
      • 14-313. Implementation of article.
      • 14-314. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
    • Article 4. Hazardous Materials
      • 4-401. Transportation of hazardous materials.
      • 4-402. Hazardous material defined.
      • 4-403. Propane, LPG, butane.
      • 4-404. Same; exceptions.
  • CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
    • Article 1. Water
      • 15-101. Service connections.
      • 15-102. Application for service connections and reconnections.
      • 15-103. Installations beyond property line.
      • 15-104. Turning water on.
      • 15-105. Unlawful taking of water.
      • 15-106. Application for service; deposit.
      • 15-107. Deposit; returned; waived.
      • 15-108. Billing; delinquency; termination.
      • 15-109. Water rates.
      • 15-110. Access to meter.
      • 15-111. Cross connection code adopted.
    • Article 2. Electricity
      • 15-201. Application and reapplication for service.
      • 15-202. All electricity to be metered.
      • 15-203. City to make connections.
      • 15-204. Cost of installation borne by consumer.
      • 15-205. Services to be installed by licensed electricians only.
      • 15-206. Each premises to have separate connection.
      • 15-207. Reading meters.
      • 15-208. Access to meter.
      • 15-209. Taking electricity without authority.
      • 15-210. Deposits and guarantees.
      • 15-211. Deposit; returned; waived.
      • 15-212. Billing; delinquency; termination.
      • 15-213. Electric rates.
      • 15-214. Outdoor security lighting.
    • Article 3. Sewer
      • 15-301. Sewer connections required.
      • 15-302. City may connect.
      • 15-303. Run-off water.
      • 15-304. Sewer service; definitions.
      • 15-305. Tapping fee.
      • 15-306. Expense of connection and reconnection.
      • 15-307. Billing; delinquency; termination.
      • 15-308. Sewer rates.
      • 15-309. Roof, foundation drains.
      • 15-310. Prohibited discharge.
      • 15-311. Sewer deposit.
    • Article 4. Municipal Solid Waste
      • 15-401. Definitions.
      • 15-402 Cleanliness of streets, alleys and public places.
      • 15-403. Encumbering streets under permit.
      • 15-404. Keeping the premises clean.
      • 15-405. Dead animals
      • 15-406. Designation of solid waste collection center.
      • 15-407. Prohibited acts.
      • 15-408. Collection and suspension of service.
      • 15-409. Transportation of burning materials.
      • 15-410. Authority of city superintendent.
      • 15-411. Right of the city.
      • 15-412. Frequency of removal.
      • 15-413. Containers.
      • 15-414. Placing, maintaining and general use of containers.
      • 15-415. Fees.
      • 15-416. Right of commercial establishment.
      • 15-417. Frequency of removal.
      • 15-418. Containers.
      • 15-419. Placing, maintaining and general use of containers.
      • 15-420. Refuse not in containers.
      • 15-421. Fees.
      • 15-422. Licensure and regulation of commercial waste collectors.
      • 15-423. Penalty.
    • Article 5. Water Conservation
      • 15-501. Purpose.
      • 15-502. Definitions.
      • 15-503. Declaration of water watch.
      • 15-504. Declaration of water warning.
      • 15-505. Declaration of water emergency.
      • 15-506. Voluntary conservation measures.
      • 15-507. Mandatory conservation measures.
      • 15-508. Emergency water rates.
      • 15-509. Regulations.
      • 15-510. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
      • 15-511. Emergency termination.
  • CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • Article 1. Planning Commission
      • 16-101. City planning commission created.
      • 16-102. Membership; appointment.
      • 16-103. Meetings.
      • 16-104. Powers and duties.
    • Article 2. Board of Zoning Appeals
      • 16-201. Board of zoning appeals; created.
      • 16-202. Members appointment; terms; compensation.
      • 16-203. Chairperson.
      • 16-204. Minutes; fee for filing a notice of appeal.
      • 16-205. Powers and duties.
    • Article 3. Zoning Regulations
      • 16-301. Zoning regulations incorporated by reference.
    • Article 4. Flood Plain Zoning Regulations
      • 16-401. Flood plain zoning regulations incorporated.
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • Charter Ordinance No. 1
    • Charter Ordinance No. 749
    • Charter Ordinance No. 2
    • Charter Ordinance No. 4
    • Charter Ordinance No. 5
    • Charter Ordinance No. 6
    • Charter Ordinance No. 7
    • Charter Ordinance No. 8a
    • Charter Ordinance No. 8b
    • Charter Ordinance No. 9
    • Charter Ordinance No. 10a
    • Charter Ordinance No. 10b
    • 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
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • (Reserved.)