CODE OF THE CITY OF SEDGWICK, KANSAS
GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
PREFACE
ORDINANCE NO. 887
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. 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.
Article 3. Officers and Employees
1-301. Appointment.
1-302. Employees.
1-303. Removal.
1-304. Vacancy in office.
1-305. City administrator.
1-306. City clerk.
1-307. Same; fiscal records.
1-308. Same; seal; oaths.
1-309. Same; withholding agent.
1-310. Deputy city clerk .
1-311. City treasurer.
1-312. City attorney.
1-313. City engineer.
1-314. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
1-315. Conflict of interest.
Article 4. Oaths And Bonds
1-401. Oath; affirmation.
1-402. Oaths filed.
1-403. Bonds required.
1-404. Same; premiums.
1-405. Condition of bonds.
1-406. Approval of bonds.
Article 5. Investment of Public Funds
1-501. Purpose and goals.
1-502. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
1-503. Definitions.
1-504. Investment of idle funds.
1-505. Procedures and restrictions.
1-506. Custody and safekeeping.
1-507. Sale or transfer.
1-508. Interest on time deposits.
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.
Article 7. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
1-701. Capital improvement fund.
1-702. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
1-703. Neighborhood revitalization plan.
1-704. Economic development grant program.
1-705. Bad debt; administrative fees
1-706. City sales tax; 0.50% for streets expiring after 5 years.
1-707. City sales tax; 0.50% for public improvements and mill levy support, effective January 1, 2025.
Article 8. Historical Society
1-801. Creation and establishment of a community historical society.
1-802. Term of office.
1-803. Compensation.
1-804. Duties and responsibilities.
1-805. Operation.
1-806. Review by City Council.
1-807. Property ownership.
1-808. Funding.
Article 9. Joint Assistance/Mutual Aid
1-901. Request for assistance.
1-902. Conflicts.
1-903. Available assistance.
Article 10. Tree Board
1-1001. Definitions.
1-1002. Creation and Establishment of a City Tree Board.
1-1003. Term of Office.
1-1004. Compensation.
1-1005. Duties and Responsibilities.
1-1006. Operation.
1-1007. Street Tree Species to be planted.
1-1008. Spacing and distances.
1-1009. Distances and clearance for planting.
1-1010. Public tree care.
1-1011. Permit required.
1-1012. Tree topping.
1-1013. Clearances over streets and walkways.
1-1014. Dead or diseased tree removal.
1-1015. Removal of stumps.
1-1016. Interference with the tree board.
1-1017. Access.
1-1018. Arborist permit and bond.
1-1019. Review by city council.
1-1020. Penalty.
CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
Article 1. General Provisions
2-101. Adopting and incorporation by reference the animal control policy and regulation.
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; exceptions.
3-105. Public sale; consumption.
3-106. Open container.
3-107. Consumption while driving.
3-108. Identification card.
3-109. Underage purchaser.
3-110. City parks common consumption area.
Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
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
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.
3-307. Penalty.
Article 4. Drinking Establishments
3-401. License required.
3-402. License fee.
3-403. Business regulations.
Article 5. Private Clubs
3-501. License required.
3-502. License fee.
3-503. Business regulations.
CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Article 1. Building and Electrical Codes
4-101. Building code, residential code and electrical code incorporated.
4-102. Building permit required.
4-103. Building permits; fees.
4-104. House numbering.
Article 2. Plumbing Code
4-201. Uniform plumbing code incorporated.
Article 3. Mechanical Code
4-301. International mechanical code incorporated.
Article 4. Moving Buildings
4-401. Building official; authority.
4-402. Permit required.
4-403. Same; application for permit.
4-404. Same; bond, insurance required.
4-405. Same; fee.
4-406. Route; duties of building official.
4-407. Notice to owners.
4-408. Duty of owners.
4-409. Interfering with poles; wires.
4-410. Display of lanterns.
Article 5. Vacant Buildings
4-501. Purpose.
4-502. Definitions.
4-503. Registration and maintenance requirements; fees.
4-504. Marketing requirements.
4-505. Penalties; procedures.
4-506. Annual inspection requirement for structures or properties classified as chronic.
CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Article 1. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
5-101. Definitions.
5-102. Certificate of registration.
5-103. Investigation and issuance.
5-104. License fee; exemptions.
5-105. Revocation of license.
5-106. Use of street.
5-107. Enforcement.
5-108. Penalty.
Article 2. Garage Sales
5-201. Definitions.
5-202. Certain garage sales unlawful.
5-203. Signage.
5-204. Persons and sales excepted.
5-205. Permits.
5-206. Violation unlawful.
5-207. Clean up.
CHAPTER 6. 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 7. 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. International fire code incorporated.
7-202. Same; enforcement.
7-203. Liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks.
7-204. Response area.
7-205. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
7-206. Stacking of hay or straw.
7-207. Keeping of packing materials.
7-208. Storage of ashes.
7-209. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
7-210. Fire hazards generally.
7-211. Same; inspections to discover.
7-212. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
7-213. Same; service of order; records.
Article 3. Fireworks
7-301. Definitions.
7-302. Use of fireworks.
7-303. Fireworks bans.
7-304. Permit to sell fireworks.
7-305. Effective dates.
7-306. Violations.
Article 4. Open Burning
7-401. Burning trash/rubbish prohibited.
7-402. Bonfires.
7-403. Outdoor cooking.
7-404. Accumulations of trash.
7-405. Penalty.
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. Same; right of entry.
8-105. Notice.
8-106. Same; contents.
8-107. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-108. Abatement.
8-109. Responsibility to abate nuisances.
8-110. Hearing.
8-111. Costs assessed.
Article 2. Inoperable Vehicles on Private Property
8-201. Inoperable vehicles.
8-202. Unlawful to park or store.
8-203. Penalty.
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.
Article 4. Minimum Housing Code
8-401. Title.
8-402. General.
8-403. Declaration of policy.
8-404. Definitions.
8-405. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
8-406. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
8-407. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
8-408. Designation of unfit dwellings.
8-409. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
8-410. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
8-411. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
8-412. Notice of violations; procedures.
8-413. Public officer; authority.
8-414. Governing body; authority.
8-415. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
8-416. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
8-417. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
8-418. Governing body; appeals.
8-419. Right of petition.
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.
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.
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 monies.
8-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
8-708. Removal of structure; excess monies.
8-709. Same; disposition of funds.
8-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
8-711. Insurers; liability.
Article 8. Pet Waste Regulation
8-801. Pet animal waste; control and regulation.
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.
9-113. Same; schedule.
9-114. Same; other court costs and fees.
9-115. Same; payment.
9-116. Same; waiver; deferral.
9-117. Same; multiple counts and defendants.
CHAPTER 10. 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; exceptions.
10-204. Claiming property.
10-205. Proof of ownership.
10-206. Auction.
CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
Article 2. Local Provisions
11-201. Littering.
Article 3. Loud Noise
11-301. General noise restrictions.
11-302. Loud Sound Amplification Systems in Motor Vehicles Prohibited.
11-303. Definitions.
11-304. Affirmative defense.
11-305. Penalty.
CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
Article 1. City Parks
12-101. Hours of operation.
12-102. Alteration by resolution.
12-103. Sporting or special events.
12-104. Penalties for violation.
Article 2. Disposal Site
12-201. Tree limbs and yard brush.
Article 3. Right-of-Way Management
12-301. Definitions.
12-302. Authorization from City required.
12-303. Health, safety, and welfare regulations.
12-304. Compliance with, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
12-305. Emergencies.
12-306. Repair.
12-307. Relocation.
12-308. Fees and franchise assessments.
12-309. Indemnity.
12-310. Claim Notification.
12-311. Penalty Provision.
CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Article 1. Sidewalks
13-101. Permit required.
13-102. Plans and specifications.
13-103. Sidewalk construction required.
13-104. Definitions.
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. Hauling loose material.
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. Dead and dangerous trees on private property.
13-307. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
13-308. Costs on tax rolls.
13-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
13-310. 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. City may compel removal.
13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
Article 5. Downtown Sidewalk Regulations
13-501. Definitions.
13-502. Sidewalk encroachment permit required.
13-503. Sidewalk encroachment regulations and standards.
13-504. Violations deemed a public nuisance.
13-505. Remedies not exclusive.
13-506. Violations and penalties.
CHAPTER 14. 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.
14-104. Traffic control devices and markings.
Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
14-201. Truck parking.
14-202. Parking zones.
14-203. RV parking.
14-204. Bicycles.
Article 3. Golf Carts & Utility Vehicles
14-301. Operation of golf carts and utility vehicles.
14-302. Valid driver’s license required; penalty.
14-303. Definition.
14-304. Penalty.
14-305. Permit required.
14-306. Insurance required; penalty.
Article 4. Abandoned Motor Vehicles on Public Property
14-401. Definitions.
14-402. Impounding vehicles.
14-403. Storage.
14-404. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
14-405. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
14-406. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
14-407. Hearing.
14-408. Charges constitute a lien.
14-409. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
14-410. Redemption.
14-411. Sale proceeds.
14-412. Statutory procedures.
14-413. Implementation of article.
14-414. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
Article 1. General Provisions
15-101. Definition.
15-102. Delinquent accounts.
15-103. Notice; hearing.
15-104. Same; finding.
15-105. Utility deposit.
15-106. Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property.
15-107. Landlord liability.
15-108. Petty cash fund.
15-109. Same; deposits.
15-110. Same; vouchers.
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. Meters.
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. Payment of bills.
15-223. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
15-224. Use during fire.
15-225. Cross-connections prohibited.
15-226. Same; protective backflow devices required.
15-227. Same; inspection.
15-228. Same; protection from contaminants.
Article 3. Sewers
15-301. Definitions.
15-302. Authority and enforcement.
15-303. Connection to public sewer required.
15-304. Private sewage disposal.
15-305. Discharges to storm sewers or natural outlets.
15-306. Sewer costs for private developments.
15-307. Installation and connection of sewers (Permit and inspection required.)
15-308. Connections to collectors only.
15-309. Connections to mains or interceptors.
15-310. Reimbursement of assessment paid to city.
15-311. Falsifying of information.
15-312. Tampering with property or equipment.
15-313. Penalty; notice of violation.
15-314. Compliance with city standards.
15-315. Plans submitted to city.
15-316. Engineering and inspection fees.
15-317. Inspection requirements.
15-318. Filing original tracings of sewer plans.
15-319. Maintenance of sewers.
15-320. Sewer subject to regulations.
15-321. Special sewer connection permit.
15-322. Prohibited discharges.
15-323. Industrial and harmful wastes.
15-324. Special handling of industrial or harmful wastes.
15-325. Permit required for industrial connections.
15-326. Information and cooperation of industrial users.
15-327. Grease, oil and sand interceptors.
15-328. Control manhole; meters.
15-329. Conditions for industrial user permits.
15-330. Issuance and renewal of industrial user permits.
15-331. Measurements; tests and analyses of wastes.
15-332. Sewer user charge.
15-333. Charges for extraneous flows.
15-334. Initial basis for sewer user charge.
15-335. Biennial review of user charge rates.
15-336. Annual notification of user charges.
15-337. Resale of water; billings.
15-338. Surcharge for industrial users.
15-339. Permitee request for reconsideration.
Article 4. Solid Waste
15-401. Definitions.
15-402. Collection of refuse and garbage.
15-403. Contracts.
15-404. Recyclables.
15-405. Containers required and specifications.
15-406. Placing, maintaining and general use of containers.
15-407. Frequency of removal.
15-408. Prohibited acts.
15-409. Fees.
15-410. Residential unit garbage and refuse service.
15-411. Commercial, industrial and non-residential areas, garbage and refuse service.
15-412. Exempt haulers.
15-413. Enforcement.
15-414. Penalties.
Article 5. Non-Public Water Supplies
15-501. Purpose and intent.
15-502. Applicability.
15-503. Definitions.
15-504. Requirements for non-pubic water supplies.
15-505. Minimum standards for groundwater supplies.
15-506. Requirements for subdivision development.
15-507. Inactive water wells.
15-508. Plugging of abandoned wells; cased and uncased test holes.
15-509. Penalty.
Article 6. Water Drought/Emergency
15-601. Purpose.
15-602. Definitions.
15-603. Water conservation program.
15-604. Voluntary Conservation Measures.
15-605. Mandatory Conservation Measures.
15-606. Emergency Water Rates.
15-607. Regulations.
15-608. Violations. Disconnections and Penalties.
15-609. Emergency Termination.
CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
Article 1. Planning Commission
16-101. Commission creation.
16-102. Same; membership, terms and compensation.
16-103. Same; meetings, organizations and records.
16-104. Same; jurisdiction.
16-105. Same; authority, function and responsibility.
16-106. Same; budget.
16-107. Comprehensive plan.
Article 2. Zoning Regulations
16-201. Zoning regulations incorporated.
16-202. Zoning map incorporated.
Article 3. Subdivision Regulations
16-301. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
Article 4. Floodplain Management
16-401. Floodplain management zoning ordinance incorporated.
Article 5. Telecommunications Facilities
16-501. Purpose.
16-502. Definitions.
16-503. General Requirements.
16-504. Design Standards.
16-505. Approvals Required.
16-506. Miscellaneous.
APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
Charter Ordinance No. 22
Charter Ordinance No. 25
Charter Ordinance No. 26
Charter Ordinance No. 28
Charter Ordinance No. 30
Charter Ordinance No. 31
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
Ordinance No. 617
Ordinance No. 620
Ordinance No. 752
Ordinance No. 858
Ordinance No. 877