• CODE OF THE CITY OF MAIZE, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 955
    • 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; meetings.
      • 1-203. President of the council.
      • 1-204. Vacancies in governing body; how filled.
      • 1-205. Governing body compensation.
      • 1-206. Expenses.
      • 1-207 Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
      • 1-208. Code of ethics.
    • Article 3. Officers and Employees
      • 1-301. City manager.
      • 1-302. City clerk.
      • 1-303. Deputy city manager.
      • 1-304. City treasurer.
      • 1-305. City attorney; office; duties.
      • 1-306. City prosecutor; office; duties.
      • 1-307. City engineer.
      • 1-308. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-309. Conflict of interest.
    • Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits
      • 1-401. Personnel policies and guidelines.
      • 1-402. Kansas public employees deferred compensation plan.
    • 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. 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. 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.
    • Article 8. Public Building Commission
      • 1-801. Creation.
      • 1-802. Composition.
      • 1-803. Purpose, powers and functions.
      • 1-804. Support services.
      • 1-805. Further action.
      • 1-806. Severability.
    • Article 9. Park And Tree Board
      • 1-901. Creation.
      • 1-902. Membership.
      • 1-903. Purpose and duties of the board.
      • 1-904. Support services.
      • 1-905. Severability.
  • CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 2-101. Definitions.
    • Article 2. Licensing And Registration
      • 2-201. Registration; tags.
      • 2-202. License fee.
      • 2-203. Inoculation against rabies required.
      • 2-204. Enumeration of animals.
      • 2-205. Fees to general fund.
    • Article 3. Animal Control And Protection
      • 2-301. Unlawful keeping of animals.
      • 2-302. Collar or harness required.
      • 2-303. Presentation of animal.
      • 2-304. Number of dogs and cats permitted; permits.
      • 2-305. Dog control.
      • 2-306. Running at large.
      • 2-307. Habitual violator; aggressive animal at-large.
      • 2-308. Barking dogs.
      • 2-309. Animal bites.
      • 2-310. Cruelty to animals.
      • 2-311. Seizure and disposition of animals.
      • 2-312. Abuse and neglect of animals.
      • 2-313. Injury to a domestic animal.
      • 2-314. Rescue of animals from vehicles.
      • 2-315. Commercial animal establishments; standards.
      • 2-316. Unlawful trapping.
      • 2-317. Unlawful trading in animals.
      • 2-318. Destruction of certain animals.
      • 2-319. Disease control; quarantine.
      • 2-320. Enforcement of quarantine.
      • 2-321. Dead animals; duty to report.
      • 2-322. Removal of dead animal.
    • Article 4. Dangerous Dogs
      • 2-401. Dangerous dog designation; disposition; appeal.
      • 2-402. Appeal of finding that a dog is a dangerous dog.
      • 2-403. Dangerous dog; failure to confine; destruction and defenses.
      • 2-404. Signs required.
      • 2-405. Registration and insurance.
      • 2-406. Pit bull dogs.
    • Article 5. Beekeeping
      • 2-501. Legislative findings.
      • 2-502. Keeping of bees.
      • 2-503. Keeping of a hive, stand, box, or apiary.
      • 2-504. Multiple number of beehives.
      • 2-505. Subsequent development of adjacent properties.
      • 2-506. Owner’s hives on other properties.
      • 2-507. Exemptions.
      • 2-508. Violations and penalty.
    • Article 6. Enforcement; Penalties
      • 2-601. Enforcement of ordinance.
      • 2-602. Law enforcement canines.
      • 2-603. General penalties for violations.
      • 2-604. Severability.
      • 2-605. Restitution.
  • CHAPTER 3. BEVERAGES
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 3-101. Definitions.
      • 3-101.5. Cereal malt beverage licenses.
      • 3-102. Restriction on location.
      • 3-103. Minors on premises.
      • 3-104. Consumption of alcoholic liquor on certain public property.
      • 3-105. Public sale; consumption.
      • 3-106. Open container.
      • 3-107. Consumption while driving.
      • 3-108. Identification card.
      • 3-109. Underage purchaser.
      • 3-110. Time of sale.
    • 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. Occupational tax.
      • 3-303. Posting of receipt.
      • 3-304. Repealed.
      • 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 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • Article 1. Building Code
      • 4-101. Jurisdiction; prosecutorial decisions; collection of fines.
      • 4-102. Adoption by reference of the Wichita-Sedgwick County Uniform Building and Trade Code.
    • Article 2. Electrical Code
      • 4-201. Repealed
    • Article 3. Plumbing And Gas-Fitting Code
      • 4-301. Repealed.
    • 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. 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.
  • CHAPTER 5. 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. Pre-Approval Or Prepayment Of Gasoline/Diesel Fuel
      • 5-301. Definitions.
      • 5-302. Gasoline prepayment or pre-approval.
      • 5-303. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
    • Article 1. City Elections
      • 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.
      • 6-106. Vacancies; ties; how filled.
  • CHAPTER 6-A. FAIR HOUSING
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 6a-101. Policy.
      • 6a-102. Definitions.
      • 6a-103. Unlawful practice.
      • 6a-104. Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing.
      • 6a-105. Discrimination in the financing of housing.
      • 6a-106. Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services.
      • 6a-107. Exemption.
      • 6a-108. Administration.
      • 6a-109. Education and conciliation.
      • 6a-110. Enforcement.
      • 6a-111. Interference, coercion or intimidation.
      • 6a-112. Separability of provisions.
      • 6a-113. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER 7. FIRE
    • Article 1. Fire Prevention
      • 7-101. Incorporation of the Sedgwick County fire code.
      • 7-102. Addition to the Sedgwick County fire code, 2019 edition.
      • 7-103. Reserved.
      • 7-104. Open burning.
      • 7-105. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
      • 7-106. Stacking of hay or straw.
      • 7-107. Keeping of packing materials.
      • 7-108. Storage of ashes.
      • 7-109. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
      • 7-110. Fire hazards generally.
      • 7-111. Same; inspections to discover.
      • 7-112. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
      • 7-113. Same; service of order; records.
    • Article 2. Fireworks
      • 7-201. Fireworks.
      • 7-202. Storage of flammable or combustible liquids.
      • 7-203. Storage of liquified petroleum gasses.
      • 7-204. Enforcement.
  • CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 8-101. Nuisance lighting.
      • 8-102. Swimming provisions.
    • Article 2. Health Code
      • 8-201. Definitions.
      • 8-202. Responsibility of code enforcement officer.
      • 8-203. Violations of city health code.
      • 8-204. Notice of violation.
    • Article 2a. Environmental Code
      • 8-2a01. Title.
      • 8-2a02. Legislative finding of fact.
      • 8-2a03. Purpose.
      • 8-2a04. Rules of construction.
      • 8-2a05. Definitions.
      • 8-2a06. Public officer.
      • 8-2a07. Enforcement standards.
      • 8-2a08. Unlawful acts
      • 8-2a09. Notice
      • 8-2a10. Penalty.
      • 8-2a11. Right of entry.
      • 8-2a12. Abatement.
      • 8-2a13. Hearing before governing body.
      • 8-2a14. Appeals.
      • 8-2a15. Costs assessed.
      • 8-2a16. Construction.
    • Article 3. Nuisances
      • 8-301. Nuisances.
      • 8-302. Salvage material and salvage yards.
      • 8-303. Environmental.
      • 8-304. Abatement of Nuisance.
    • Article 4. Vehicles & Weeds
      • 8-401. Abandoned and inoperable vehicles.
      • 8-402. Weeds.
    • Article 5. Minimum Housing Code
      • 8-501. Title.
      • 8-502. General.
      • 8-503. Declaration of policy.
      • 8-504. Definitions.
      • 8-505. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
      • 8-506. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
      • 8-507. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
      • 8-508. Designation of unfit dwellings.
      • 8-509. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
      • 8-510. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
      • 8-511. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
      • 8-512. Notice of violations; procedures.
      • 8-513. Public officer:authority.
      • 8-514. Governing body; authority.
      • 8-515. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
      • 8-516. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
      • 8-517. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
      • 8-518. Governing body; appeals.
      • 8-519. Right of petition.
    • Article 6. Reserved
      • 8-601. Reserved.
    • Article 7. Salvage Yards
      • 8-701. Salvage yards.
      • 8-702. Definitions.
      • 8-703. Storage of salvage and junk materials.
    • Article 8. Insurance Proceeds Lien
      • 8-801. Scope and application.
      • 8-802. Lien created.
      • 8-803. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-804. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-805. Procedure.
      • 8-806. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-807. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-808. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-809. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-810. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-811. Insurers; liability.
    • Article 9. Smoking In Public Places
      • 8-901. Definitions.
      • 8-902. Prohibition of smoking in public places.
      • 8-903. Places of employment.
      • 8-904. Smoking unlawful on city owned property or in facilities or in equipment.
      • 8-905. Where smoking is not regulated; private and public.
      • 8-906. Posting of signs.
      • 8-907. Public health education.
      • 8-908. Enforcement.
      • 8-909. Violations and penalties.
      • 8-910. Severability.
    • Article 10. Stormwater Pollution Prevention.
      • 8-1001. General provisions.
      • 8-1002. General prohibition.
      • 8-1003. Specific prohibitions and requirements.
      • 8-1004. Release reporting and cleanup.
      • 8-1005. Stormwater discharges from construction activities.
      • 8-1006. Stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity.
      • 8-1007. Ditches and ponds.
      • 8-1008. Compliance monitoring.
      • 8-1009. Subdivision development.
      • 8-1010. Enforcement actions.
      • 8-1011. Applicability of enforcement actions.
      • 8-1012. Hearing and appeal.
      • 8-1013. Enforcement personnel authorized.
      • 8-1014. Other remedies.
      • 8-1015. Falsifying information.
      • 8-1016. Supplemental enforcement actions.
      • 8-1017. Severability.
  • 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. Indigent defendants; attorneys.
      • 9-114. Same; appointment.
      • 9-115. Same; affidavit.
      • 9-116. Reimbursement of indigent defendant attorney fees and incarceration fees.
      • 9-117. Same; compensation.
  • 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; exempt property.
      • 10-204. Claiming property.
      • 10-205. Proof of ownership.
      • 10-206. Auction.
      • 10-207. Failure of owner to claim before sale; sale to highest bidder.
      • 10-208. Costs to be paid by owner if property claimed after publication.
      • 10-209. Disposition of proceeds of sale.
    • Article 3. Police Fees
      • 10-301. Fee for police responses to party.
      • 10-302. Initial police responses to parties, gatherings or events.
      • 10-303. Subsequent police responses to parties, gatherings or events; liability.
      • 10-304. Cost; collection.
      • 10-305. False alarm service fee.
    • Article 4. Reserve Police Force
      • 10-401. Creation.
      • 10-402. Members; voluntary service.
      • 10-403. Commanding officer designated.
      • 10-404. Regulatory authority.
  • CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
      • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
      • 11-102. Amendment; Section 10.5. Unlawful discharge of firearms.
      • 11-103. Amendment ; Section 10.6. Air gun, air rifle, bow and arrow, slingshot, BB gun or paint ball gun.
      • 11-104. Amendment; Section 10.24. Smoking prohibited.
    • Article 2. Local Regulations
      • 11-201. Curfew; certain minor children.
      • 11-202. Responsibility of parent, or person having custody.
      • 11-203. Penalty.
      • 11-204. Resisting arrest.
      • 11-205. Failure to appear.
      • 11-206. Window peeping.
      • 11-207. Urinating in public.
      • 11-208. Making loud and unnecessary noise.
      • 11-209. Possession of drugs.
      • 11-210. Possession of marijuana.
      • 11-211. Possession of drug paraphernalia.
      • 11-213. Falsely represent oneself to a law enforcement officer.
      • 11-214. Unlawful disclosure of a warrant.
      • 11-215. Possession of false identification documents.
      • 11-216. Abandoned or unattended vehicles on city property.
      • 11-217. Repealed.
      • 11-218. Possession, use, and transportation of explosives.
      • 11-219. Dangerous missiles.
      • 11-220. Inhalation toxic vapors, glue, related products.
      • 11-221. Mistreatment of a dependent adult.
      • 11-222. Posting obscenities.
      • 11-223. Violations; penalties.
    • Article 3. Regulation Of Sexually Oriented Business Activities
      • 11-301. Recitals.
      • 11-302. Definitions.
      • 11-303. Public nudity prohibition.
      • 11-304. Escort services.
      • 11-305. Adult entertainment establishments and adult hotels.
      • 11-306. License revocation or suspension.
      • 11-307. Administrative record.
      • 11-308. Inspections by the city.
      • 11-309. Distance requirements.
      • 11-310. Violation penalty.
      • 11-311. Nuisance declared.
      • 11-312. Severability.
    • Article 4. Regulation Of Hotels And Rooming Houses
      • 11-401. Definitions.
      • 11-402. Register of transient guests to be kept; information to be shown.
      • 11-403. Registration of permanent guests.
      • 11-404. Registration of employees residing on premises.
      • 11-405. Fraud and cheating in obtaining accommodations.
      • 11-406. Prima facie evidence of intent to defraud an owner or innkeeper.
      • 11-407. Register open to inspection by police.
      • 11-408. Smoking on beds.
      • 11-409. Burning of furnishings with lighted cigarettes, etc.
      • 11-410. Posting notice of sections 11-408, 11-409, 11-410 and 11-412.
      • 11-411. Violation; penalty.
      • 11-412. Severability.
    • Article 5. Regulation Of Massage Businesses
      • 11-501. Definitions.
      • 11-502. Application for a massage business permit.
      • 11-503. Standards for issuance of massage business permit.
      • 11-504. Application for massage therapist permit.
      • 11-505. Standards for issuance of massage therapist permit.
      • 11-506. Permit display.
      • 11-507. Permit fee.
      • 11-508. Prohibited Acts.
      • 11-509. Denial of a permit.
      • 11-510. Revocation.
      • 11-511. Denial and revocation; Appeal
      • 11-512. Inspection.
      • 11-513. Supervision.
      • 11-514. Penalty.
      • 11-515. Exemptions.
  • CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • Article 1. City Parks
      • 12-101. Definition.
      • 12-102. City laws extended to park.
      • 12-103. Police jurisdiction over parks.
      • 12-104. Damaging park property.
      • 12-105. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
      • 12-106. Motor or engine driven vehicles.
      • 12-107. Hunting.
      • 12-108. Fires.
      • 12-109. Camping prohibited.
      • 12-110. Sanitation.
      • 12-111. Fee schedule.
      • 12-112. Picnicking.
      • 12-113. Bicycles.
      • 12-114. Horseback riding and livestock.
      • 12-115. Tennis courts.
      • 12-116. Trash, sanitation, rubbish and related matters.
      • 12-117. Park hours.
      • 12-118. Injuring property or removing equipment.
      • 12-119. Preservation of natural state.
      • 12-120. General regulations.
      • 12-121. Penalty clause.
  • CHAPTER 12-A. SIGNS
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 12a-101. General purpose.
      • 12a-102. Amendments.
      • 12a-103. Definitions.
    • Article 2. General Sign Information
      • 12a-201. Permit required.
      • 12a-202. Revocation of permits.
      • 12a-203. Sign permit applications and fees.
      • 12a-204. Permit duration; individual signs.
      • 12a-205. Exemptions.
      • 12a-206. Prohibited signs.
      • 12a-207. Non-conforming signs; illegal non-conforming signs.
      • 12a-208. Survey.
      • 12a-209. Legal non-conforming signs.
      • 12a-210. Removal of signs.
      • 12a-211. Appeals.
      • 12a-212. General limitations on signs.
      • 12a-213. Maintenance.
      • 12a-214. Building and electrical permits.
      • 12a-215. Confusing or dangerous signs.
      • 12a-216. No signs on public property.
      • 12a-217. Adjustments to allowed on-site sign area.
    • Article 3. Permanent Signs
      • 12a-301. Regulations.
      • 12a-302. Awnings.
      • 12a-303. Directory signs.
      • 12a-304. Electronic message signs, also known as LED, LCD or digital signs.
      • 12a-305. Freestanding signs.
      • 12a-306. Identification signs for multi-family dwellings and other major office and institutional uses.
      • 12a-307. Individual or painted letters.
      • 12a-308. Menu board sign.
      • 12a-309. Projecting or hanging signs.
      • 12a-310. Property management signs.
      • 12a-311. Residential complex signs.
      • 12a-312. Subdivision entrance signs.
      • 12a-313. Wall signs.
    • Article 4. Temporary Signs Allowed
      • 12a-401. Temporary banners.
      • 12a-402. Civic event banners.
      • 12a-403. Directional signs.
      • 12a-404. Real estate development signs.
      • 12a-405. Real estate open house signs.
      • 12a-406. Garage sale signs.
      • 12a-407. Sandwich board signs.
      • 12a-408. Property for sale signs and property for rent signs.
      • 12a-409. Commercial balloons.
      • 12a-410. Portable signs.
    • Article 5. Design Standards And Maximum Sign Areas And Height For Permanent Signs.
      • 12a-501. Zoning district standards.
      • 12a-502. Signs permitted in the “RR”, “SF-20”, “SF-10”, “SF-5”, “TF-3”, “MF-18”, “MF-29”, and “B” residential zoning districts.
      • 12a-503. Signs permitted in the “NO” neighborhood office, “NR” neighborhood retail districts.
      • 12a-504. Signs permitted in the “GO” general office district.
      • 12a-505. Signs permitted in the “MH” mobile home district.
      • 12a-506. Signs permitted in the “LC” limited commercial district.
      • 12a-507. Signs permitted in the “GC” general commercial district.
      • 12a-508. Signs permitted in the “LI” limited industrial and “GI” general industrial district.
      • 12a-509. Signs permitted in the “OW” office/warehouse district.
    • Article 6. Enforcement And Liens
      • 12a-601. Authority.
      • 12a-602. Right of entry.
      • 12a-603. Enforcement procedures.
      • 12a-604. Lien collection.
      • 12a-605. Amount of lien.
      • 12a-606. Additional remedies.
      • 12a-607. Penalties for violation of chapter, rule or order.
      • 12a-608. Severability.
  • CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
    • Article 1. Sidewalks
      • 13-101. Definitions.
      • 13-102. Permit required.
      • 13-103. Qualifications.
      • 13-104. Sidewalk grade.
      • 13-105. Same; specifications.
      • 13-106. Petition.
      • 13-107. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
      • 13-108. Notice; publication.
      • 13-109. Right of abutting owner.
      • 13-110. Repairs by owner or city.
      • 13-111. Obstructing sidewalks.
      • 13-112. Same; exception.
      • 13-113. Penalty.
      • 13-114. Invalidity.
    • 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 in streets.
      • 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. Driveway construction.
    • Article 3. Trees And Shrubs
      • 13-301. Definitions.
      • 13-302. Duties and responsibilities of the board.
      • 13-303. Street tree species to be planted.
      • 13-304. Distance from corners.
      • 13-305. Utilities.
      • 13-306. Public tree care.
      • 13-307. Tree topping.
      • 13-308. Clearances over streets and walkways.
      • 13-309. Dead or diseased tree removal.
      • 13-310. Notice to owners; charges.
      • 13-311. Interference with the park and tree board.
      • 13-312. Arborists bond.
      • 13-313. Review by governing body.
      • 13-314. Penalty.
    • 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.
    • Article 5. Public Right-Of Way
      • 13-501. Definitions.
      • 13-502. Authorization from city required.
      • 13-503. Health, safety, and welfare regulations.
      • 13-504. Control devices.
      • 13-505. Emergencies.
      • 13-506. Repair.
      • 13-507. Relocation.
      • 13-508. Fees.
      • 13-509. Indemnity.
      • 13-510. Claim notification.
      • 13-511. Penalty provision.
    • Article 6. Minor Street Privilege & Minor Use Privilege.
      • 13-601. Definitions.
      • 13-602. Subject to regulation and permits as contained in the article.
      • 13-603. Permits for new privileges; application.
      • 13-604. Same; approval of application; issuance.
      • 13-605. Existing minor street privileges and minor use privileges.
      • 13-606. Miscellaneous.
  • CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
    • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
      • 14-101. Standard Traffic Ordinance incorporated.
      • 14-102. Amendment; Section 33(a) Maximum speeds.
      • 14-103. Authorization to operate all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, and worksite utility vehicles.
    • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
      • 14-201. Careless driving.
      • 14-202. School zones.
      • 14-203. Same; Safety Patrol Drivers’ Obedience to Signals Required, When Speed Limitation.
      • 14-204. Illegal parking of trucks in residential areas.
      • 14-205. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.
      • 14-206. Penalty.
      • 14-207. Safety patrol drivers’ obedience to signals required; when speed limitation.
      • 14-208. Arterial streets designated.
    • Article 3. Abandoned Motor Vehicles On Public Property
      • 14-301. Definitions.
      • 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.
  • CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 15-101. Definition.
      • 15-102. Delinquent accounts.
      • 15-103. Notice; hearing.
      • 15-104. Same; finding.
      • 15-105. Petty cash fund.
      • 15-106. Same; deposits.
      • 15-107. Same; vouchers.
      • 15-108. State debt collection fee.
    • Article 2. Water
      • 15-201. Creation.
      • 15-202. Regulations.
      • 15-203. Maintaining connections to the municipal water system required.
      • 15-204. City to make connections.
      • 15-205. Connection fees.
      • 15-206. Curb cocks.
      • 15-207. Check valves.
      • 15-208. Unauthorized service.
      • 15-209. Meters.
      • 15-210. Same; testing.
      • 15-211. Tampering with meter.
      • 15-212. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
      • 15-213. Disconnection, reconnection charge.
      • 15-214. Utility deposit.
      • 15-215. Interrupt service.
      • 15-216. Prohibited acts.
      • 15-217. Wasting water.
      • 15-218. Right of access.
      • 15-219. Rates for customers.
      • 15-220. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
      • 15-221. Use during fire.
      • 15-222. Cross-connection prohibited.
      • 15-223. Same; protective backflow devices required.
      • 15-224. Same; inspection.
      • 15-225. Same; protection from contaminants.
      • 15-226. Severability.
    • Article 3. Electricity
    • Article 4. Sewers
      • 15-401. Creation.
      • 15-402. Definitions.
      • 15-403. Sewer connection required.
      • 15-404. Application.
      • 15-405. Costs.
      • 15-406. Sewer connection.
      • 15-407. Sewer for each building.
      • 15-408(1). Same; specifications.
      • 15-408(2). Same.
      • 15-408(3). Same.
      • 15-408(4). Same.
      • 15-408(5). Same.
      • 15-408(6). Same.
      • 15-408(7). Same.
      • 15-409. Sewer excavations; damages.
      • 15-410. Failure to connect.
      • 15-411. Privy unlawful.
      • 15-412. Private sewer system.
      • 15-413. Same; permit.
      • 15-414. Same; inspection.
      • 15-415. Same; discharge.
      • 15-416. Same; additional requirements.
      • 15-417. Disposal of sewage.
      • 15-418. Damage to sewers.
      • 15-419. Natural outlet.
      • 15-420. Standards.
      • 15-421. Old building sewers.
      • 15-422. Mud, grease traps.
      • 15-423. Roof, foundation drains.
      • 15-424. Same; exception.
      • 15-425. Prohibited discharges.
      • 15-426. Bills.
      • 15-427. Unpaid bills.
      • 15-428. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
      • 15-429A. Definitions.
      • 15-429B. Rates for customers.
      • 15-429C. Miscellaneous.
      • 15-430. Connection and equity fees.
      • 15-430A. Lateral sewer connection fee and sewer basin connection fee.
      • 15-431. Rates for customers outside the city limits of city.
      • 15-432. Severability.
    • Article 5. Solid Waste
      • 15-501. Definitions.
      • 15-502. Collection.
      • 15-503. Contracts.
      • 15-504. Duty of owner, occupant.
      • 15-505. Containers.
      • 15-506. Bulk containers.
      • 15-507. Enter private premises.
      • 15-508. Ownership of solid waste.
      • 15-509. Wrapping garbage.
      • 15-510. Heavy, bulky waste.
      • 15-511. Hazardous materials.
      • 15-512. Prohibited practices.
      • 15-513. Objectionable waste.
      • 15-514. Unauthorized disposal.
      • 15-515. Private collectors; license required.
      • 15-516. Same; application.
      • 15-517. Same; fee.
      • 15-518. Same; number to be displayed.
      • 15-519. Closed vehicle.
      • 15-520. Rules and regulations.
      • 15-521. Failure to secure license.
      • 15-522. Charges.
    • Article 6. Water Conservation
      • 15-601. Purpose.
      • 15-602. Definitions.
      • 15-603. Declaration of a water emergency.
      • 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.
    • Article 7. Water Quality Protection
      • 15-701. Cross-connections; definitions.
      • 15-702. Cross-connection control general policy.
      • 15-703. Cross-connections prohibited.
      • 15-704. Right of entry.
      • 15-705. Protection is required.
      • 15-706. Backflow prevention assemblies.
      • 15-707. Installation.
      • 15-708. Inspection and maintenance.
      • 15-709. Remedies.
      • 15-710. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • Article 1. City Planning Commission/Board Of Zoning Appeals
      • 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. Board of zoning appeals.
      • 16-106. Budget.
    • Article 2. Zoning Regulations
      • 16-201. Adoption of zoning code by reference.
    • Article 3. Subdivision Regulations
      • 16-301. Adoption of unified zoning code by reference.
    • Article 4. Floodplain Management
      • 16-401. Definitions.
      • 16-402. Recitals (statutory authorization; findings of fact; purpose).
      • 16-403. General provisions.
      • 16-404. Administration.
      • 16-405. Provisions for flood hazard reduction.
      • 16-406. Floodplain management variance procedures.
      • 16-407. Penalties for violation.
      • 16-408. Amendments.
      • 16-409. Severability.
    • Article 5. Sign Regulations
      • 16-501. Definitions.
      • 16-502. Sign permits.
      • 16-503. Classification of signs.
      • 16-504. General standards.
      • 16-505. Exemptions.
      • 16-506. District regulations.
      • 16-507. Permit application and issuance.
      • 16-508. Permit fees.
      • 16-509. Severability.
      • 16-510. Violations and penalties.
    • Article 6. Comprehensive Plan
      • 16-601. Adoption of comprehensive plan.
      • 16-602. Purpose.
      • 16-603. Review.
  • CHAPTER 17. LANDSCAPING
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 17-101. Purpose.
      • 17-102. Definitions.
      • 17-103. Required landscaped street yard.
      • 17-104. Required buffers.
      • 17-105. Parking lot screening and landscaping.
      • 17-106. Percentage in living materials.
      • 17-107. Other landscape regulations.
      • 17-108. Maintenance.
      • 17-109. Exceptions and modifications.
      • 17-110. Water conservation measures.
      • 17-111. Enforcement/assurances for installation and completion.
      • 17-112. Administrative remedies.
      • 17-113. Penalties.
      • 17-114. Appeals.
      • 17-115. Amendments.
      • 17-116. Severability.
  • CHAPTER 18. MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME PARKS
    • Article 1. Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks
      • 18-101. Definitions.
      • 18-102. Location of mobile homes, manufactured/mobile homes and recreational vehicles.
      • 18-103. Permits required for installation of manufactured/mobilehomes.
      • 18-104. License required.
      • 18-105. Annual license.
      • 18-106. Existing parks and operators.
      • 18-107. Applications for licenses for new manufactured/mobile home parks and campgrounds.
      • 18-108. Application for temporary permit for placement of individual mobile home.
      • 18-109. Park location.
      • 18-110. Park and camp layouts.
      • 18-111. Manufactured/mobile home park storm shelters.
      • 18-112. Garbage and refuse.
      • 18-113. Rodents and insects.
      • 18-114. Register.
      • 18-115. Alterations and additions to manufactured/mobile homes and mobile homes in manufactured/mobile home parks or mobile home parks.
      • 18-116. Additions and alterations to a home in a manufactured/mobile home park
      • 18-117. Manufactured/mobile home and mobile home ground anchors.
      • 18-118. Mobile home park compliance deadlines.
      • 18-119. Compliance with code, laws and regulations.
      • 18-120. Identification of roadways and spaces.
      • 18-121. Appeals.
      • 18-122. Penalties.
      • 18-123. Severability.
  • CHAPTER 29. WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    • Article 1. Small Cell Wireless Telecommunication Facilities In Public Rights-Of-Way
      • 29-101. Definitions.
      • 29-102. Findings.
      • 29-103. Permitting process.
      • 29-104. Application fee.
      • 29-105. Consultant fee.
      • 29-106. Compliance bond.
      • 29-107. Indemnification.
      • 29-108. Annual re-certification.
      • 29-109. Non-permitted installations.
      • 29-110. Location and configuration preferences.
      • 29-111. Installation specifications.
      • 29-112. Applicability.
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • 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. 9-84
    • Charter Ordinance No. 10-85
    • Charter Ordinance No. 10-87
    • Charter Ordinance No. 12-88
    • Charter Ordinance No. 13-90
    • Charter Ordinance No. 14-94
    • Charter Ordinance No. 15-96
    • Charter Ordinance No. 16-96
    • Charter Ordinance No. 17-98
    • Charter Ordinance No. 18-99
    • Charter Ordinance No. 19-00
    • Charter Ordinance No. 20-04
    • Charter Ordinance No. 21-04
    • Charter Ordinance No. 22-06
    • Charter Ordinance No. 23-08
    • Charter Ordinance No. 24-10
    • Charter Ordinance No. 25-11
    • Charter Ordinance No. 26-14
    • Charter Ordinance No. 27-15
    • Charter Ordinance No. 28-16
    • Charter Ordinance No. 29-19
    • Charter Ordinance No. 30-20
    • Charter Ordinance No. 31-20
    • Charter Ordinance No. 32-23
    • Charter Ordinance No. 33-23
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • Ordinance No. 288
    • Ordinance No. 321
    • Ordinance No. 543
    • Ordinance No. 575
    • Ordinance No. 608
    • Ordinance No. 612
    • Ordinance No. 615
    • Ordinance No. 797
    • Ordinance No. 822
    • Ordinance No. 984
    • Ordinance No. 1002
    • Ordinance No. 1008
  • APPENDIX C – ZONING REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • A. TITLE
      • B. AUTHORITY
      • C. PURPOSE
      • D. APPLICABILITY
      • E. AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION
      • F. ZONING AREAS OF INFLUENCE
      • G. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
      • H. ZONING OF ANNEXED AND DEANNEXED AREAS
      • I. SEVERABILITY
      • J. VESTING OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
    • ARTICLE II . RULES OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
      • A. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
      • B. DEFINITIONS
    • ARTICLE III. ZONING DISTRICT STANDARDS
      • A. GENERAL
      • B. BASE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
      • C. SPECIAL PURPOSE AND OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
      • D. USE REGULATIONS
      • E. PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    • ARTICLE IV. SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
      • A. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
      • B. SCREENING AND LIGHTING
      • C. COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS
      • D. RESIDENTIAL-DESIGN MANUFACTURED HOMES
      • E. HOME OCCUPATIONS
      • F. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
      • G. CONSTRUCTION USES
      • H. EASEMENTS
    • ARTICLE V. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES
      • A. GENERAL
      • B. NOTICES AND HEARINGS
      • C. ZONING MAP AND ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS
      • D. CONDITIONAL USES
      • E. COMMUNITY UNIT PLANS (CUP)
      • F. APPEALS
      • G. VARIANCES
      • H. WRITTEN INTERPRETATIONS OF ZONING CODE
      • I. ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
      • J. BUILDING PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
      • K. AMENDMENTS TO AREA OF INFLUENCE BOUNDARIES
    • ARTICLE VI. DECISION-MAKERS
      • A. GENERAL
      • B. GOVERNING BODY
      • C. MAIZE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
      • D. EXTRATERRITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF MAIZE CITY PLANNING COMMISSIONS
      • E. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
      • C. HISTORIC LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
      • D. PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR
    • ARTICLE VII. NONCONFORMITIES
      • A. PURPOSE, POLICY AND APPLICABILITY
      • B. NONCONFORMING USES
      • C. NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
      • D. NONCONFORMING LOTS
      • E. OTHER NONCONFORMITIES
      • F. NONCONFORMITIES CREATED BY PUBLIC ACTION
      • G. DISCONTINUANCE
      • H. DETERMINATION OF NONCONFORMITY STATUS
      • I. REGISTRATION OF NONCONFORMITIES
    • ARTICLE VIII. VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT
      • A. DELEGATION
      • B. ISSUANCE OF PERMITS
      • C. EFFECT OF VIOLATION
      • D. TYPES OF VIOLATIONS
      • E. ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES
      • F. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
      • G. OTHER ENFORCEMENT MATTERS
  • APPENDIX D – SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 101 TITLE
      • 102 AUTHORITY
      • 103 PURPOSE
      • 104 JURISDICTION
      • 105 APPLICABILITY
      • 106 EFFECTIVE DATE
      • 107 ADMINISTRATION
      • 108 INTERPRETATION
      • 109 ENFORCEMENT
      • 110 FEES
      • 111 REPORTS
      • 112 DEFINITIONS
      • 113 SEPARABILITY AND SEVERABILITY
    • ARTICLE 2. PROCEDURES
      • 201 ADMINISTRATIVE PLATS
      • 202 SKETCH PLANS
      • 203 PRELIMINARY PLATS
      • 203 FINAL PLATS
      • 205 VACATIONS AND CORRECTIONS
      • 206 WAIVERS AND MODIFICATIONS.
      • 207 APPEALS.
      • 208 AMENDMENTS.
    • ARTICLE 3. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
      • 301 CONTENTS OF ADMINISTRATIVE PLAT.
      • 302 CONTENTS OF SKETCH PLANS.
      • 303 CONTENTS OF PRELIMINARY PLAT.
      • 304 CONTENTS OF FINAL PLAT.
    • ARTICLE 4. GENERAL PLANNING AND DESIGN STANDARDS
      • 401 STREET NETWORKS AND DESIGNS
      • 402 BLOCKS AND LOTS
      • 403 OPEN SPACE
      • 404 STORMWATER
      • 405 PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
    • ARTICLE 5. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
      • 501 ENGINEERING RESPONSIBILITY.
      • 502 IMPROVEMENTS.
      • 503 EXCEPTIONS FOR EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS.
      • 504 INSTALLATION AGREEMENT AND GUARANTEES.
      • 505 OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS.
      • 506 IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURES
    • ARTICLE 6 CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION STANDARDS
      • 601 APPLICABILITY AND INTENT
      • 602 STREET NETWORK AND DESIGN
      • 603 BLOCKS AND LOTS
      • 604 OPEN SPACE
    • Appendix A Street Sections
    • Appendix B Certificate Forms
  • APPENDIX E – DESIGN STANDARDS
    • Introduction: Form, Function and Design
    • Development Patterns: Center, Neighborhood, Rural Residential, Agriculture
    • Design Elements: Streetscapes, Residences, Sites, and Open Space
    • Center
      • Form and Function
      • Design Guidelines
    • Neighborhoods
      • Form and Function
      • Design Guidelines
    • Rural Residential
      • Form and Function
      • Design Guidelines