• CODE OF THE CITY OF CLIFTON, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 443
    • 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. Meeting date and time.
      • 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 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. 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. OPEN RECORDS
      • 1-501. Policy.
      • 1-502. Record custodians.
      • 1-503. Local freedom of information officers.
      • 1-504. Public request for access.
      • 1-505. Facilities for public inspection.
      • 1-506. Procedures for inspection.
      • 1-507. Appointment of official custodians.
      • 1-508. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
      • 1-509. Designation of additional record custodians.
      • 1-510. Requests to be directed to custodians.
      • 1-511. Fee administration.
      • 1-512. Copying fee.
      • 1-513. Payment.
    • ARTICLE 6. INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS
      • 1-601. Purpose and goals.
      • 1-602. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
      • 1-603. Definitions.
      • 1-604. Investment of idle funds.
      • 1-605. Procedures and restrictions.
      • 1-606. Custody and safekeeping.
      • 1-607. Sale or transfer.
      • 1-608. Interest on time deposits.
    • ARTICLE 7. REVENUE, FINANCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
      • 1-701. City sales tax; 1% for general purposes.
      • 1-702. Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.
  • CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 2-101. Definitions.
      • 2-102. Animal control officer.
      • 2-103. Same; capture/destruction.
      • 2-104. Same; right of entry; unlawful interference.
      • 2-105. Municipal pound established.
      • 2-106. Breaking pound.
      • 2-107. Cruelty to animals.
      • 2-108. Same; exceptions.
      • 2-109. Keeping animals.
      • 2-110. Animal traps.
      • 2-111. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
      • 2-112. Barking dogs.
      • 2-113. Animal confines; shelters.
      • 2-114. Death of animals.
      • 2-115. Vicious animals.
      • 2-116. Running at large.
      • 2-117. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
      • 2-118. Redemption of impounded animals.
      • 2-119. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
      • 2-120. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
      • 2-121. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
      • 2-122. Emergency; proclamation.
      • 2-123. Kennel licenses.
    • ARTICLE 2. DOGS
      • 2-201. Registration and vaccination required; fee.
      • 2-202. Dog tags.
      • 2-203. Running at large; fine.
      • 2-204. Impoundment; redemption.
      • 2-205. Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
      • 2-206. Fines; exception.
    • ARTICLE 3. OTHER ANIMALS
      • 2-301. Livestock and exotic animals.
    • ARTICLE 4. DANGEROUS ANIMALS
      • 2-401. Nuisance animals.
      • 2-402. Running at large.
      • 2-403. Dangerous and vicious animals.
      • 2-404. Handling of complaints.
  • 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 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. Restriction upon location.
      • 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.
      • 3-216. Minors on premises.
    • 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.
      • 3-306. Restrictions on location.
    • ARTICLE 4. PRIVATE CLUBS
      • 3-401. Business regulations.
    • ARTICLE 5. DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
      • 3-501. Business regulations.
    • ARTICLE 6. SPECIAL EVENT CMB PERMIT
      • 3-601. Permit required.
      • 3-602. Permit fee.
      • 3-603. City special event permit.
      • 3-604. Permit regulations.
  • CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • ARTICLE 1. RESERVED
      • 4-101. Reserved.
  • CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. RESERVED
      • 5-101. Reserved.
  • 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. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
      • 7-202. Stacking of hay or straw.
      • 7-203. Keeping of packing materials.
      • 7-204. Storage of ashes.
      • 7-205. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
      • 7-206. Fire hazards generally.
      • 7-207. Same; inspections to discover.
      • 7-208. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
      • 7-209. Same; service of order; records.
      • 7-210. Outdoor fireplaces and recreational fires and other burning.
    • ARTICLE 3. FIREWORKS
      • 7-301. Sale of fireworks.
      • 7-302. Use and detonation of fireworks.
      • 7-303. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 4. ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
      • 7-401. Storage of anhydrous ammonia gas within city limits prohibited.
  • 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. Same; 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. Junk on private property.
    • 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.
    • ARTICLE 4. INSURANCE PROCEEDS LIEN
      • 8-401. Scope and application.
      • 8-402. Lien created.
      • 8-403. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-404. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-405. Procedure.
      • 8-406. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-407. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-408. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-409. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-410. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-411. Insurers; liability.
    • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Incorporating uniform public offense code.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL PROVISIONS
      • 11-201. Curfew.
  • 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 not allowed.
      • 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.
  • CHAPTER XIII. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
    • ARTICLE 1. SIDEWALKS
      • 13-101. Permit required.
      • 13-102. Sidewalk grade.
      • 13-103. Same; specifications.
      • 13-104. Same; petition.
      • 13-105. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
      • 13-106. Notice; publication.
      • 13-107. Right of abutting owner.
      • 13-108. Repairs by owner or city.
      • 13-109. Performance, statutory bond.
      • 13-110. Obstructing sidewalks.
      • 13-111. Same; exception.
    • 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.
      • 13-216. Grass, weed clippings in roadway prohibited.
    • 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. Removal may be made by city.
      • 13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
  • CHAPTER XIV. TRAFFIC
    • ARTICLE 1. STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
      • 14-101. Incorporating standard traffic ordinance.
      • 14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
      • 14-201. Jake brakes.
      • 14-202. U turns.
      • 14-203. Transportation of anhydrous ammonia gas within city limits.
      • 14-204. Truck routes.
    • 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. SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES
      • 14-401. Definitions.
      • 14-402. Operation of special purpose vehicles on city streets; special conditions and restrictions on operation.
      • 14-403. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty; duties and responsibilities.
      • 14-404. All-terrain vehicles, additional requirements.
      • 14-405. All-terrain vehicles, equipment required for operators and riders.
      • 14-406. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER XV. 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. Water 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. Public sewer connections.
      • 15-303. Private sewer connections.
      • 15-304. Connections and installations.
      • 15-305. Prohibited discharges.
      • 15-306. Damage to sewers.
      • 15-307. Inspections and testing.
      • 15-308. Violations and penalties.
      • 15-309. Sewer service charge.
    • ARTICLE 4. WATER DROUGHT/EMERGENCY
      • 15-401. Purpose.
      • 15-402. Definitions.
      • 15-403. Declarations.
      • 15-404. Voluntary conservation measures.
      • 15-405. Mandatory Conservation Measures.
      • 15-406. Emergency water rates.
      • 15-407. Regulations.
      • 15-408. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
      • 15-409. Emergency termination.
  • CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • ARTICLE 1. RESERVED
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • CHARTER ORD. NO. 1
    • CHARTER ORD. NO. 2
    • CHARTER ORD. NO. 3
    • CHARTER ORD. NO. 4 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORD. NO. 5A
    • CHARTER ORD. NO. 5B
    • CHARTER ORD. NO. 6
    • CHARTER ORD. NO. 7
    • CHARTER ORD. NO. 8
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • ORDINANCE NO. 417
    • ORDINANCE NO. 418
    • ORDINANCE NO. 421
  • APPENDIX C – FEE RESOLUTION
    • RESOLUTION 2017-01 FEE SCHEDULE