City of Salina Code 2012SALINA CODE
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
Codified up to Ordinance No. 12-10667– December 26, 2012
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OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
Mayor
Norman M. Jennings
Commissioners
Samantha P. Angell
Kaye Crawford
Aaron Householter
Barb Shirley
City Manager
Jason A. Gage
City Attorney
Greg Bengtson
City Clerk
Lieu Ann Elsey
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS.............................................................15
Chapter 2. ADMINISTRATION..........................................................................25
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL......................................................................................................25
ARTICLE II. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.......................................................................26
ARTICLE III. CITY MANAGER.............................................................................................27
ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY.............................................27
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY...........................................................................................................27
DIVISION 2. BONDS.....................................................................................................................27
DIVISION 3. INDEMNIFICATION FOR LIABILITY.................................................................29
ARTICLE V. ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS............................................................30
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY...........................................................................................................30
DIVISION 2. DEPARTMENT OF LAW........................................................................................31
DIVISION 3. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH..................................................................31
ARTICLE VI. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.....................................................................32
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY...........................................................................................................32
DIVISION 2. RESERVED..............................................................................................................32
ARTICLE VII. SALINA ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSION..................................32
ARTICLE VIII. PUBLIC RECORDS.......................................................................................33
ARTICLE IX. SALINA BICENTENNIAL CENTER..............................................................36
ARTICLE X. SALINA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
....................................................................................................................................................36
ARTICLE XI. ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY BOARD.........................................................41
ARTICLE XII. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURES..................................................42
ARTICLE XIII. FINANCE.......................................................................................................44
Chapter 3. ADVERTISING....................................................................................47
Chapter 4. AIRPORT..............................................................................................49
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL......................................................................................................49
ARTICLE II. AIRPORT AUTHORITY...................................................................................49
ARTICLE III. AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION...............................................................50
Chapter 5. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES..............................................................51
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL......................................................................................................51
ARTICLE II. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR......................................................................................53
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY...........................................................................................................53
DIVISION 2. RETAILER'S LICENSE.........................................................................................58
DIVISION 3. RESERVED..............................................................................................................58
ARTICLE III. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES.......................................................................59
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY...........................................................................................................59
DIVISION 2. RETAILER'S LICENSE.........................................................................................63
ARTICLE IV. PRIVATE CLUBS AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS..........................68
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY...........................................................................................................68
DIVISION 2. LICENSE..................................................................................................................72
Chapter 6. AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT.....................................77
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL......................................................................................................77
ARTICLE II. CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES AND TENT SHOWS.............................................77
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY...........................................................................................................77
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DIVISION 2. LICENSE..................................................................................................................78
ARTICLE III. ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES................................................................79
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY...........................................................................................................79
DIVISION 2. LICENSES................................................................................................................82
DIVISION 3. OPERATING REGULATIONS...............................................................................87
DIVISION 4. SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, NON-RENEWAL, APPEAL..............................90
DIVISION 5. PENALTY................................................................................................................90
Chapter 7. ANIMALS..............................................................................................91
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL......................................................................................................91
ARTICLE II. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT..................................................94
ARTICLE III. RESTRICTIONS ON OWNING ANIMALS....................................................95
ARTICLE IV. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONS OWNING ANIMALS...........................97
ARTICLE V. ANIMAL PROTECTION RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL PERSONS............100
ARTICLE VI. STANDARD REGISTRATION OF CATS AND DOGS..............................101
ARTICLE VII. SPECIAL PERMIT AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS......................103
ARTICLE VIII. IMPOUNDMENT, RECOVERY AND ADOPTION OF ANIMALS AT
ANIMAL SHELTER................................................................................................................108
ARTICLE IX. BREED SPECIFIC REGULATIONS.............................................................109
DIVISION 1. PIT BULL DOGS...................................................................................................109
Chapter 8. BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURAL APPURTENANCES.............113
ARTICLE I. ADOPTION OF CODES...................................................................................113
DIVISION 1. ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE............................113
DIVISION 2. ADOPTION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE WITH AMENDMENTS...139
DIVISION 3. ADOPTION OF PLUMBING CODE WITH AMENDMENTS............................147
DIVISION 4. ADOPTION OF MECHANICAL CODE WITH AMENDMENTS......................160
DIVISION 5. ADOPTION OF ELECTRIC CODE WITH AMENDMENTS..............................167
ARTICLE II. BUILDING ADVISORY BOARD...................................................................173
ARTICLE III. BUILDING CONTRACTOR AND SKILLED TRADE CONTRACTOR
LICENSING.............................................................................................................................175
DIVISION 1. DEFINITIONS.........................................................................................................175
DIVISION 2. BUILDING CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIRED............................................176
DIVISION 3. SKILLED TRADE CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIRED...............................180
DIVISION 4. REGISTERED CRAFTSMAN................................................................................184
DIVISION 5. GENERAL LICENSE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS......................185
ARTICLE IV. CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS......................188
ARTICLE V. STRUCTURES DAMAGED BY FIRE, EXPLOSION, OR WINDSTORM..188
ARTICLE VI. SIGN CODE.....................................................................................................190
ARTICLE VII. TOXIC CHEMICAL REMEDIATION.........................................................191
Chapter 9. CEMETERIES....................................................................................195
Chapter 10. CIVIL EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS.................................197
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................197
ARTICLE II. RESERVED......................................................................................................197
ARTICLE III. EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION................................................................197
ARTICLE IV. EMERGENCY ACTION IN RESPONSE TO A RELEASE OR THREATENED
RELEASE OF MATERIAL INTO OR UPON THE ENVIRONMENT.................................198
Chapter 11 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (RESERVED).............................201
Chapter 12. ELECTIONS.....................................................................................203
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Chapter 13. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION.......205
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................205
ARTICLE II. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION..........................................................208
ARTICLE III. UNLAWFUL PRACTICES............................................................................211
ARTICLE IV. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES.......................................................................213
ARTICLE V. HOUSING.........................................................................................................216
ARTICLE VI. PUBLIC CONTRACTS..................................................................................223
ARTICLE VII. THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR
CARRYING OUT THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO THE PRINCIPLE OF
NONDISCRIMINATION IN CITY EMPLOYMENT............................................................224
Chapter 14 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION..................................227
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................227
ARTICLE II. FIREMEN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION............................................................228
ARTICLE III. FIRE PREVENTION CODE...........................................................................230
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................230
DIVISION 2. FIREWORKS..........................................................................................................253
DIVISION 3. OPEN BURN..........................................................................................................260
Chapter 15. FLOOD PREVENTION AND CONTROL...................................263
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................263
ARTICLE II. FLOOD PROTECTION WORKS....................................................................263
Chapter 16. Reserved.............................................................................................265
Chapter 17. HEALTH AND SANITATION.......................................................267
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................267
ARTICLE II. CITY-COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH.........................................................267
Chapter 18. HOUSING..........................................................................................271
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................271
ARTICLE II. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT................................................274
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................274
DIVISION 2. APPEALS...............................................................................................................279
ARTICLE III. USE AND OCCUPANCY REGULATIONS..................................................282
Chapter 19. LIBRARY..........................................................................................289
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................289
ARTICLE II. LIBRARY BOARD..........................................................................................290
Chapter 20. LICENSES.........................................................................................295
Chapter 21. MINORS............................................................................................305
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................305
ARTICLE II. CURFEW..........................................................................................................305
Chapter 22. MOBILE HOMES AND TRAILERS.............................................309
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................309
ARTICLE II. GENERAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL EXISTING AND FUTURE
MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME OWNERS...........................................................310
ARTICLE III. NEW PARKS OR PARK EXPANSIONS......................................................314
ARTICLE IV. MOBILE HOME CONTRACTORS AND CRAFTSMEN............................316
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................316
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DIVISION 2. PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS............................................................................319
Chapter 23. MUNICIPAL COURT.....................................................................323
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................323
ARTICLE II. BAIL BOND AGENTS AND COMPANIES...................................................325
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................325
DIVISION 2. LICENSES..............................................................................................................326
Chapter 24. NUISANCES.....................................................................................331
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL..........................................................................................................331
ARTICLE II. ILLICIT DISCHARGE...........................................................................................336
ARTICLE III. EROSION CONTROL..........................................................................................346
Chapter 25. OFFENSES, MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS........................357
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................357
ARTICLE II. ANTICIPATORY OFFENSES.........................................................................360
ARTICLE III. OFFENSES AGAINST PERSONS.................................................................360
ARTICLE IV. SEX OFFENSES.............................................................................................364
ARTICLE V. OFFENSES AFFECTING CHILDREN...........................................................366
ARTICLE VI. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY..............................................................367
ARTICLE VII. OFFENSES AFFECTING GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS....................371
ARTICLE VIII. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE....................................................374
ARTICLE IX. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY....................................................378
ARTICLE X. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC MORALS....................................................382
ARTICLE XI. VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES..........................................................................383
ARTICLE XII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS..............................................................384
Chapter 26. OIL AND GAS..................................................................................385
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................385
ARTICLE II. PERMIT............................................................................................................386
Chapter 27. PARKS AND RECREATION.........................................................389
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................389
ARTICLE II. PARKS REGULATIONS.................................................................................389
Chapter 28. PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS...................................................391
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................391
ARTICLE II. PERMITS..........................................................................................................392
ARTICLE III. OPERATING REGULATIONS......................................................................394
ARTICLE IV. ICE CREAM STREET VENDORS................................................................395
DIVISION 1. LICENSE................................................................................................................395
DIVISION 2. OPERATING REGULATIONS.............................................................................395
ARTICLE V. SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, APPEALS...................................................397
ARTICLE VI. PENALTY.......................................................................................................398
Chapter 29. PLANNING.......................................................................................401
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................401
ARTICLE II. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION.................................................................402
ARTICLE III. NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION...................403
Chapter 30. POLICE.............................................................................................405
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................405
DIVISION 1. CANINE OPERATIONS........................................................................................405
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ARTICLE II. MERCHANT SECURITY SERVICES............................................................406
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................406
DIVISION 2. LICENSE AND PERMIT.......................................................................................408
Chapter 30.5. PUBLIC HEALTH........................................................................415
ARTICLE I. SMOKING REGULATIONS............................................................................415
Chapter 31. PUBLIC UTILITIES........................................................................425
Chapter 32. SALES................................................................................................429
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................429
Chapter 33. SECONDHAND GOODS................................................................431
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................431
ARTICLE II. PAWNBROKERS, SECONDHAND DEALERS AND PRECIOUS METAL
DEALERS................................................................................................................................431
ARTICLE III. JUNK AND JUNK DEALERS.......................................................................432
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................432
DIVISION 2. LICENSE................................................................................................................433
DIVISION 3. REGISTRATION.....................................................................................................438
Chapter 34. SOLID WASTE.................................................................................441
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................441
ARTICLE II. REFUSE AND SANITATION.........................................................................441
ARTICLE III. PRIVATE HAULERS.....................................................................................444
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................444
DIVISION 2. LICENSE................................................................................................................445
ARTICLE IV. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AREA...............................................................447
ARTICLE V. SALINA/SALINE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE..........448
Chapter 35. STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES......451
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................451
ARTICLE II. BENCH MARKS..............................................................................................453
ARTICLE III. OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS.............................................453
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................453
DIVISION 2. OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS.........................................456
ARTICLE IV. MOVING BUILDINGS..................................................................................461
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................461
DIVISION 2. PERMIT..................................................................................................................464
ARTICLE V. NUMBERING BUILDINGS............................................................................465
ARTICLE VI. DRIVEWAYS AND SIDEWALKS...............................................................467
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................467
DIVISION 2. PERMIT..................................................................................................................471
ARTICLE VII. SERVICE PIPES AND SEWERS AHEAD OF PAVING............................473
ARTICLE VIII. EXCAVATIONS..........................................................................................474
ARTICLE IX. RAILROAD CROSSINGS..............................................................................478
ARTICLE X. SNOW AND ICE ON S....................................................................................478
Chapter 36. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS...................................................485
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................485
ARTICLE II. APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND APPROVAL PROCESS......................494
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................494
DIVISION 2. PRELIMINARY PLAT..........................................................................................494
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DIVISION 3. FINAL PLAT..........................................................................................................496
DIVISION 4. LOT SPLIT REGULATIONS................................................................................498
ARTICLE III. REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS, RESERVATIONS AND DESIGN
..................................................................................................................................................499
ARTICLE IV. SPECIFICATIONS FOR DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED..................512
Chapter 37. TAXATION.......................................................................................525
Chapter 38. TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES...........................................535
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................535
ARTICLE II. MISCELLANEOUS RULES............................................................................539
ARTICLE III. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING...................................................542
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................542
DIVISION 2. TOWING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES.........................................................545
DIVISION 3. INOPERABLE VEHICLES....................................................................................549
ARTICLE IV. PARADES AND PROCESSIONS..................................................................552
ARTICLE V. TRAINS AND RAILROADS...........................................................................552
ARTICLE VI. SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD.........................................................................553
ARTICLE VII. NOISE............................................................................................................557
ARTICLE VIII. WORK-SITE UTILITY VEHICLES............................................................558
Chapter 39. TREES AND SHRUBS.....................................................................561
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................561
ARTICLE II. TREE ADVISORY BOARD............................................................................563
ARTICLE III. PROTECTION OF PUBLIC TREES..............................................................564
ARTICLE IV. DUTIES AND ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES..........................................565
ARTICLE V. STREET TREES...............................................................................................567
ARTICLE VI. LICENSING AND REGULATIONS.............................................................567
Chapter 40. VEHICLES FOR HIRE...................................................................571
ARTICLE I. TAXICABS........................................................................................................571
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................571
DIVISION 2. BUSINESS LICENSE............................................................................................572
DIVISION 3. DRIVER'S LICENSE.............................................................................................575
Chapter 41. WATER AND SEWERS..................................................................579
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................579
ARTICLE II. WATER.............................................................................................................581
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................581
DIVISION 2. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS.........................................................................587
DIVISION 3. WATER CONSERVATION..................................................................................588
DIVISION 4. CROSS CONNECTIONS.......................................................................................592
ARTICLE III. SEWERS..........................................................................................................598
ARTICLE IV. RATES AND CHARGES...............................................................................600
ARTICLE V. USE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SEWERS AND DRAINS........................603
ARTICLE VI. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF BUILDING SEWERS AND DRAINS
..................................................................................................................................................611
ARTICLE VII. DISCHARGE CRITERIA..............................................................................613
ARTICLE VIII. PENALTIES AND VIOLATIONS..............................................................618
ARTICLE IX. INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT.................................................................618
Chapter 42. ZONING REGULATIONS..............................................................633
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ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL....................................................................................................634
ARTICLE II. AMENDMENTS...............................................................................................636
ARTICLE III. DISTRICTS, MAPS AND BOUNDARIES....................................................639
ARTICLE IV. GENERAL USE REGULATIONS.................................................................641
ARTICLE V. GENERAL BULK REGULATIONS...............................................................671
ARTICLE VI. DISTRICT REGULATIONS..........................................................................675
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................675
DIVISION 2. A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT.......................................................................676
DIVISION 3. RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN DISTRICT.......................679
DIVISION 4. R SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT................................................681
DIVISION 5. R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.............................................684
DIVISION 6. R-2 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT........................................687
DIVISION 7. R-2.5 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.....................................690
DIVISION 8. R-3 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT........................................694
DIVISION 9. MH MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT.............................................698
DIVISION 10. U UNIVERSITY DISTRICT................................................................................709
DIVISION 10.1 H-M HOSPITAL-MEDICAL DISTRICT..........................................................711
DIVISION 10.2 P PUBLIC USE DISTRICT.............................................................................714
DIVISION 11. C-1 RESTRICTED BUSINESS DISTRICT.........................................................717
DIVISION 12. C-2 NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING DISTRICT................................................719
DIVISION 13. C-3 SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT.................................................................722
DIVISION 14. C-4 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT..............................................................726
DIVISION 15. C-5 SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT........................................................731
DIVISION 16. C-6 HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT...........................................................736
DIVISION 16.1. C-7 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT..................................................742
DIVISION 17. I-1 INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT...................................................................744
DIVISION 18. I-2 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.................................................................749
DIVISION 19. I-3 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT...............................................................756
ARTICLE VII. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.................................................763
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................763
DIVISION 2. REZONING TO A PLANNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT................................773
DIVISION 3. CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICTS...................................................................776
ARTICLE VIII FLOOD PLAIN ZONING DISTRICT..........................................................786
DIVISION 1. STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT AND PURPOSES...786
DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS......................................................................................787
DIVISION 3. DEVELOPMENT PERMIT....................................................................................788
DIVISION 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS....................................................789
DIVISION 5. STANDARDS FOR FLOODWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT AND THE FLOODWAY
FRINGE OVERLAY DISTRICT...................................................................................................789
DIVISION 6. FLOODWAY FRINGE (FF) OVERLAY DISTRICT...........................................791
DIVISION 7. FLOODWAY (FW) OVERLAY DISTRICT.........................................................793
DIVISION 8. VARIANCES..........................................................................................................793
DIVISION 9. VIOLATIONS........................................................................................................794
DIVISION 10. AMENDMENTS...................................................................................................794
ARTICLE IX. HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT..................................................795
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................795
DIVISION 2. HERITAGE COMMISSION..................................................................................810
ARTICLE X. SIGNS...............................................................................................................812
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................812
DIVISION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS..................................................................................817
ARTICLE XI. OFF-PARKING AND LOADING..................................................................824
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.........................................................................................................824
DIVISION 2. OFF-STREET PARKING.......................................................................................824
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DIVISION 3. OFF-STREET LOADING......................................................................................829
ARTICLE XII. NONCONFORMING USES, BULK AND SIGNS......................................830
ARTICLE XIII. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS............................................................835
ARTICLE XIV. DEFINITIONS.............................................................................................843
ARTICLE XV. AIRPORT ZONING DISTRICT...................................................................874
APPENDIX A. CHARTER ORDINANCES.......................................................901
NO. 1. LIMITATION ON TAX LEVIES.....................................................................................902
NO. 2. URBAN RENEWAL.........................................................................................................902
NO. 3. LIMITATION ON TAX LEVIES.....................................................................................904
NO. 4. LONGEVITY PAY FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT.............................................................904
NO. 5. PAYMENT UPON RETIREMENT TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE POLICE AND FIRE
DEPARTMENTS...........................................................................................................................904
NO. 6. CONTRIBUTIONS BY OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE FIRE AND POLICE
DEPARTMENTS FOR RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.....................................................................904
NO. 7. INVESTMENT OF MONEY FOR POLICEMEN'S AND FIREMEN'S PENSION FUNDS904
NO. 8. BAND................................................................................................................................905
NO. 9. LIMITATION ON TAX LEVIES.....................................................................................905
NO. 10. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES....................................................................906
NO. 11. LICENSING OF PAWNBROKERS...............................................................................907
NO. 12. LICENSING OF PAWNBROKERS...............................................................................907
NO. 13. GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS.......................................................................................908
NO. 14. CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN PUBLIC PLACES..........................908
NO. 15. PAYMENT UPON RETIREMENT TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE POLICE AND FIRE
DEPARTMENTS...........................................................................................................................910
NO. 16. SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYING UTILITY COSTS AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS...910
NO. 17. SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYING UTILITY COSTS AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS...911
NO. 18. MUNICIPAL COURT COSTS AND FEES....................................................................912
NO. 19. LICENSING OF PAWNBROKERS AND PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS................912
NO. 20. FIXED ASSET RECORDS FOR BUILDINGS AND LAND........................................913
NO. 21. MUNICIPAL COURT COSTS AND FEES....................................................................914
NO. 22. PROMOTION OF TOURISM AND CONVENTION....................................................915
NO. 23. GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS....................................915
NO. 24. SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BODIES..............................................916
NO. 25. GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS....................................916
NO. 26. MEMBERSHIP OF CONVENTION AND TOURISM COMMITTEE.........................917
NO. 27. EXEMPTING THE CITY FROM THE PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 13-1017 REGARDING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURES.................................................................................918
NO. 28. COMBINED WATER AND SEWAGE BONDS...........................................................918
NO. 29. ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS AND AN ANIMAL
SHELTER.......................................................................................................................................919
NO. 30. SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY........................................919
NO. 31. ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS, ANIMAL SHELTER AND A
FAMILY AQUATIC PARK..........................................................................................................920
NO. 32. ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS.....................................920
NO. 33. ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS....................................920
NO. 34. ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS.....................................921
NO. 35 PROMOTION OF TOURISM AND CONVENTIONS AUTHORIZING THE LEVYING OF A
TRANSIENT GUEST TAX...........................................................................................................922
NO. 36 PUBLIC OFFICIALS WITH THE AUTHORITY TO SIGN AND SERVE A MUNICIPAL
COURT COMPLAINT OR NOTICE TO APPEAR......................................................................924
APPENDIX B. FRANCHISES..............................................................................935
ARTICLE I. WESTAR ENERGY, INC – ELECTRIC FRANCHISE...................................935
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ARTICLE II. KANSAS GAS SERVICE – NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE.........................943
ARTICLE III. RESERVED.....................................................................................................952
ARTICLE IV. SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY.................................953
STATUTORY REFERENCE TABLE.................................................................987
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CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1-1. How Code designated and cited.
The chapters, articles and sections herein shall constitute and be designated as the "Salina Code," and
may be so cited or may be cited "S. C."
(Code 1966, § 1-1)
State law references: Compilation, revision and codification of ordinances, K.S.A. 12-3014--12-3016.
Sec. 1-2. Definitions and rules of construction.
In the construction of this Code and of all ordinances, the following definitions and rules of construction
shall be observed, unless they are inconsistent with the manifest intent of the board of commissioners or
the context clearly requires otherwise:
(1) Board of commissioners; city commission; commission. The phrases "board of commissioners,"
"city commission," or "commission" mean the Board of Commissioners of the City of Salina,
Kansas.
(2) Bond. When a bond is required, an undertaking in writing shall be sufficient.
(3) City. The words "the city" mean the City of Salina, in the County of Saline, State of Kansas.
(4) Computation of time. The time within which an act is to be done shall be computed by
excluding the first and including the last day; but if the last day is Sunday, that day shall be
excluded.
(5) County. The words "the county" mean the County of Saline, State of Kansas.
(6) Delegation of authority. Whenever a provision appears requiring or authorizing the head of a
department or other officer of the city to do some act or perform some duty, it shall be
construed to authorize such department head or officer to designate, delegate and authorize
subordinates to do the required act or perform the required duty unless the terms of the
provision designates otherwise.
(7) Gender. Words importing the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter.
(8) In the city. The words "in the city" mean and include any territory within the corporate limits of
the City of Salina, Kansas, and the police jurisdiction thereof, and any other territory over
which regulatory power has been conferred on the city by law, except as otherwise specified.
(9) Joint authority. All words giving a joint authority to three (3) or more persons or officers shall
be construed as giving such authority to a majority of such persons or officers.
(10) K.S.A. The abbreviation "K.S.A." shall mean the Kansas Statutes annotated, as amended.
(11) Number. Words used in the singular include the plural and words used in the plural include the
singular.
(12) Oath. The word "oath" includes an affirmation in all cases in which, by law, an affirmation
may be substituted for an oath, and in such cases the words "swear" and "sworn" are equivalent
to the words "affirm" and "affirmed."
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(13) Officer, department, board, commission or other agency. Reference to any officer, department,
board, commission or other agency, shall be construed as if followed by the words "of the City
of Salina, Kansas," unless otherwise provided. Such references shall also include any duly
authorized representative.
(14) Or, and. The word "or" may be read as "and" and the word "and" as "or," where the sense
requires it.
(15) Owner. The word "owner" applied to a building or land, shall include not only the owner of the
whole, but any part owner, joint owner, tenant in common or joint tenant of the whole or a part
of such building or land.
(16) Person. The word "person" includes a firm, partnership, association of persons, corporation,
organization or any other group acting as a unit, as well as an individual.
(17) Personal property. The words "personal property" include every species of property, except
real property.
(18) Preceding, following. The words "preceding" and "following" means next before and next after,
respectively.
(19) Property. The word "property" includes real, personal and mixed property.
(20) Real property. The words "real property" include lands, tenements and hereditaments.
(21) Sidewalk. The word "sidewalk" means any portion of a street between the curb line and the
adjacent property line intended for the use of pedestrians.
(22) State. The words "the state" mean the State of Kansas.
(23) Street. The word "street" means and includes public streets, avenues, boulevards, highways,
roads, alleys, lanes, viaducts, bridges and the approaches thereto and all other public
thoroughfares in the city.
(24) Tenant, occupant. The words "tenant" and "occupant" applied to a building or land, mean any
person who occupies the whole or a part of such building or land, whether alone or with others.
(25) Writing, written. The words "writing" and "written" include typewriting, printing on paper and
any other mode of representing words and letters.
(Code 1966, § 1-2)
State law references: Rules of statutory construction, K.S.A. 77-201.
Sec. 1-3. Parenthetical and reference matter.
The matter in parentheses at the ends of sections is for information only and is not a part of the Code.
Citations to the 1966 Code (Code 1966) and to later ordinances indicate only the source and the text may
or may not be changed by this Code. This Code is a new enactment under the provisions of K.S.A. 12-
3014 and 12-3015. Reference matter not in parentheses is for information only and is not a part of this
Code.
(Code 1966, § 1-3)
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Sec. 1-4. Catchlines of sections.
The catchlines or headings of the sections of this Code printed in boldface type are intended as mere
words to indicate the contents of the sections and shall not be deemed or taken to be titles of such
sections, nor as any part of any section, nor, unless expressly so provided, shall they be so deemed when
any section, including its catchline, is amended or reenacted.
(Code 1966, § 1-4)
Sec. 1-5. Certain provisions saved from repeal.
Nothing in this Code or the ordinance adopting this Code, shall repeal any of the following when not
inconsistent with this Code:
(1) Any offense or act committed or done or any penalty or forfeiture incurred or any contract or
right established or accruing before the effective date of this Code;
(2) Any ordinance promising or guaranteeing the payment of money by or for the city, or
authorizing the issuance of any bonds, notes or other evidence of the city's indebtedness, or the
cancellation of same;
(3) Any contract or obligation of the city;
(4) Any ordinance relating to the purchase, condemnation, acquisition or dedication of property for
public use;
(5) Any ordinance dedicating, establishing, opening, reopening, naming, renaming, widening,
narrowing or vacating any street, boulevard, avenue, alley, or other public way, including
rights-of-way;
(6) Any ordinance establishing or changing the grade of any street, avenue, boulevard or other
public way;
(7) Any ordinance authorizing, directing or otherwise relating to any public improvement;
(8) Any ordinance creating districts for public improvements of any kind or nature;
(9) Any ordinance establishing or changing the limits of the city or pertaining to annexations,
additions or exclusions;
(10) Any appropriation ordinance or ordinance relating to the transfer of funds;
(11) Any ordinance levying general or special taxes or special assessments;
(12) Any ordinance granting any right, privilege, easement or franchise to any person;
(13) Ordinances prescribing traffic regulations for specific streets or areas, such as, but not limited
to ordinances designating one-way streets, through streets, stop intersections or intersections
where traffic is to be controlled by signals and ordinances prohibiting, restricting, limiting or
otherwise regulating the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles on specific streets or in
specific areas;
(14) Ordinances creating positions or offices and prescribing salaries;
(15) Charter ordinances
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(16) Any ordinance approving, dedicating, accepting, designating, redesignating or vacating any
plat;
(17) Ordinances amending the zoning map or zoning or rezoning specific property;
(18) Any joint city-county resolution or ordinance
and all such provisions shall remain in effect as if set out herein.
(Ord. No. 6944, § 3, 11-21-66)
Sec. 1-5.1. Consideration of ordinances.
(a) All ordinances of the city shall be introduced and considered on first reading at a public meeting of
the governing body and considered for passage on second reading at a subsequent public meeting of
the governing body conducted on a different day than first reading, subject to the following
exceptions:
(1) An ordinance providing for the budgeting and/or appropriation of funds shall be considered for
final passage on the day it is introduced;
(2) Where a state statute provides a different procedure for passage of an ordinance for a specific
purpose; or
(3) An ordinance may be considered for passage on second reading on the same day it is introduced
and considered on first reading when warranted by a compelling public purpose, as declared by a
vote of the governing body. In order to pass, a motion to declare that a compelling public
purpose exists must receive the same number of votes in favor of the motion as are necessary to
pass the ordinance on second reading.
(b) No ordinance shall be considered for passage on second reading unless it shall have received the
same number of votes in favor of the ordinance when considered on first reading as are necessary to
pass the ordinance on second reading.
(Ord. No. 12-10649, § 1, 8-13-12)
Sec. 1-5.2. Publication of ordinances.
(a) The city clerk shall cause to be published in their entirety and for the number of times required by
state law, all charter ordinances or other ordinances required by state law to be published in their
entirety and for a specified number of times.
(b) In the case of all other ordinances, except appropriation ordinances which shall take effect upon
passage, the city clerk shall cause to be published a summary of the ordinance as soon as practicable
after it has been passed on second reading and signed by the mayor, so long as:
(1) The ordinance includes a section setting forth the summary to be published in the following
format:
Ordinance No. _________ Summary
“On (date) , the City of Salina, Kansas, passed Ordinance No. ____________. The
ordinance ___(description)____. A complete copy of the ordinance is available at www.salina‐
ks.gov or in the office of the city clerk, 300 W. Ash Street, free of charge. This summary is
certified by the city attorney.”
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(2) The publication is identified as a “summary” and contains notice that the complete text of the
ordinance may be obtained or viewed free of charge at the office of the city clerk;
(3) The city attorney certifies the summary of the ordinance prior to publication to insure that the
summary is legally accurate and sufficient;
(4) The publication contains the city’s official website address where a reproduction of the original
ordinance is available for a minimum of one week following the summary publication in the
newspaper; and
(5) If the ordinance is subject to petition pursuant to state law, then the summary shall contain a
statement that the ordinance is subject to petition.
(Ord. No. 12-10649, § 2, 8-13-12)
Sec. 1-6. Amendments to Code; effect of new ordinances; amendatory language.
(a) All ordinances passed subsequent to this Code which amend, repeal or in any way affect this Code,
may be numbered in accordance with the numbering system of this Code and printed for inclusion
herein. In the case of repealed chapters, sections or subsections or any part thereof, by subsequent
ordinances, such repealed portions may be excluded from the Code by omission from reprinted
pages affected thereby. The subsequent ordinances as numbered and printed or omitted, in the case
of repeal, shall be prima facie evidence of such subsequent ordinances until such time that this Code
and subsequent ordinances numbered or omitted are readopted as a new Code of Ordinances.
(b) Amendments to any of the provisions of this Code shall be made by amending such provisions by
specific reference to the section number of this Code in the following language: "That section
_________ of the Salina Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: . . . " The new provisions shall
then be set out in full.
(c) If a new section not heretofore existing in the code is to be added, the following language shall be
used: "That the Salina Code is hereby amended by adding a section (or article or chapter) to be
numbered _________, which section (or article or chapter) reads as follows: . . . " The new
provisions shall then be set out in full.
(d) All sections, articles, chapters or provisions desired to be repealed just be specifically repealed by
section, article or chapter number, as the case may be.
(Code 1966, § 1-5)
Sec. 1-7. Effect of repeal of ordinances.
(a) The repeal of an ordinance shall not revive any ordinances in force before or at the time the
ordinance repealed took effect.
(b) The repeal of an ordinance shall not affect any punishment or penalty incurred before the repeal took
effect, nor any suit, prosecution or proceeding pending at the time of the repeal, for an offense
committed under the ordinance repealed.
(Code 1966, § 1-6)
Sec. 1-8. Conflict of ordinances.
In any case where a provision of this Code is found to be in conflict with a provision of any other
provision of this Code, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and
protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail.
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Sec. 1-9. Altering Code.
It shall be unlawful for any person to change or amend by additions or deletions, any part or portion of
this Code, or to insert or delete pages, or portions thereof, or to alter or tamper with such Code in any
manner whatsoever which will cause the law of the city to be misrepresented thereby.
(Code 1966, § 1-7)
State law references: Altering a legislative document, K.S.A. 21-3713.
Sec. 1-10. General penalty; continuing violations.
Wherever in this Code, any act is prohibited or is declared to be unlawful or a misdemeanor or the doing
of any act is required, or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful, and no specific penalty is
prescribed or no general penalty to an article or chapter is prescribed, the violation of any such provision
of this Code shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or by
imprisonment for a period of not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, at
the discretion of the court. Each day any violation of this Code continues shall constitute a separate
offense.
(Code 1966, § 1-8)
Sec. 1-11. Severability.
If for any reason any chapter, article, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Code or the
application thereof to any person or circumstances, is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid or
unenforceable, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Code.
(Code 1966, § 1-9)
Sec. 1-12. Police power extended to city property.
The police power of the city is hereby extended to include all lands or property owned or leased by the
city or any agency of the city, including the city-county building, library and the common area and
parking area adjacent thereto, and the general ordinances of the city shall be applicable on such property.
(Code 1966, § 1-10; Ord. No. 82-8942, § 1, 10-25-82)
Sec. 1-13. Fee for permits when not obtained in time.
Where any permit is required by this Code as a condition precedent to doing any work or beginning any
undertaking, and such work or undertaking is begun prior to obtaining the permit, the permit fee shall be
doubled; provided, that the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any person from complying in
full with the requirements of this Code, nor shall it bar criminal prosecution.
(Code 1966, § 1-11)
Sec. 1-14. Holidays.
The legal holidays to be observed by the city shall be those which have been designated by the State
Legislature of Kansas in K.S.A. 35-107 as legal public holidays.
(Code 1966, § 2-58)
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CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION1
Art. I. In General, §§ 2-1--2-20
Art. II. Board of Commissioners (Reserved), §§ 2-21--2-35
Art. III. City Manager, §§ 2-36--2-50
Art. IV. Officers and Employees Generally, §§ 2-51--2-95
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 2-51--2-60
Div. 2. Bonds, §§ 2-61--2-75
Div. 3. Indemnification for Liability, §§ 2-76--2-95
Art. V. Administrative Departments, §§ 2-96--2-135
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 2-96--2-105
Div. 2. Department of Law, §§ 2-106--2-120
Div. 3. Department of Public Health, §§ 2-121--2-135
Art. VI. Board and Commissions, §§ 2-136--2-160
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 2-136--2-143
Div. 2. Reserved, §§ 2-144--2-160
Art. VII. Salina Arts and Humanities Commission, §§ 2-161--2-169
Art. VIII. Public Records, §§ 2-170--2-179
Art. IX. Salina Bicentennial Center, §§ 2-180--2-199
Art. X. Salina Business Improvement District Design Review Board, §§ 2-200--2-224
Art. XI. Accessibility Advisory Board, §§ 2-225--2-232
Art. XII. Public Improvement Procedures, §§ 2-233--2-239
Art. XIII. Finance, §§ 2-240, 2-241
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 2-1. Seal described.
The seal of the city shall be as herein described: Two (2) centric circles between which are the words
"Seal of the City of Salina, Kansas," and within the inner circle of which are the word "Organized" and
the numeral "1870."
(Code 1966, § 2-1)
State law references: Authority to have, use and alter a seal, K.S.A. 12-101Error! Bookmark not defined.; city clerk is keeper of the corporate seal,
K.S.A. 13-2106.
Sec. 2-2. License fees, permit fees and other user related fees.
(a) The board of commissioners shall determine, by resolution, all license fees, permit fees and other
user related fees or charges established by the ordinances of the city. All fees and charges shall be in
such amounts as will adequately reimburse the city for the services rendered by it in connection
therewith.
(b) The city manager shall annually review all license fees, permit fees and other user related fees or
charges so as to ensure that the fees charged adequately reimburse the city for the services rendered
1 Cross references: Ordinances creating positions or offices and prescribing salaries saved from repeal, § 1-5(14); airport authority, § 4-16 et seq.; airport
zoning commission, § 4-31 et seq.; administration and enforcement of animal provisions, § 7-16 et seq.; building code advisory and appeals board, § 8-16 et
seq.; administration and enforcement of electrical code, § 8-76 et seq.; city-county emergency preparedness board, § 10-16 et seq.; elections, Ch. 12; equal
opportunity and affirmative action, Ch. 13; human relations commission, § 13-51 et seq.; firemen's relief association, § 14-17 et seq.; city-county board of
health, § 17-16 et seq.; administration and enforcement of housing, § 18-21 et seq.; housing advisory and appeals board, § 18-41; library board, § 19-21 et
seq.; licenses, Ch. 20; mobile home craftsman board of examiners, § 22-55; municipal court, Ch. 23; offenses affecting governmental functions, § 25-111 et
seq.; planning, Ch. 29; city planning commission, § 29-16 et seq.; North Central Regional Planning Commission, § 29-36 et seq.; police, Ch. 30; public
utilities, Ch. 31; heritage commission, § 42-471 et seq.; administrative provisions for zoning, § 42-596 et seq.; board of zoning appeals, § 42-597; Charter
ordinances, App. A.
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by it. In order to assure an equitable adjustment, the city manager is authorized and directed to
increase or decrease such license fees permit fees and other user related fees or charges in
approximately the same proportion to any increase or decrease in the general fund for the ensuing
year.
(Ord. No. 81-8881, §§ 1, 3, 10-19-81; Ord. No. 94-9648, § 1, 8-22-94)
Cross references: Fees to accompany application, § 20-4.
Sec. 2-3. Bonds and insurance of contractors, licensees, etc.
(a) All bonds or insurance for the use, benefit or protection of the city required to be taken by the
statutes of the state and by the ordinances of the city or by resolution of the board of commissioners
from any person to secure the faithful performance of any contract with the city, or to indemnify the
city against loss, damage or liability growing out of any contract with the city, or out of the issuance
of any license or permit by the city where a bond or insurance is required, shall be signed and
executed by some company admitted to do business in the state..
(b) All bonds and insurance certificates provided for in subsection (a) shall be signed and executed by
the party or parties from whom such bonds or insurance are required in addition to the sureties on the
bonds and the insurers, and except where otherwise provided by law the bonds shall be made to the
city.
(c) Except where otherwise expressly provided to the contrary, all bonds and certificates of insurance
herein provided for shall be submitted to and approved by the city attorney.
(d) All bonds and insurance required by licensees shall expire on the date of expiration of the license.
(Code 1966, §§ 2-7--2-9)
Secs. 2-4--2-20. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS2
Sec. 2-21. Salaries of members of the board of city commissioners.
Pursuant to Charter Ordinance Number 30, each member of the board of city commissioners shall
receive compensation at a rate of three hundred dollars ($300) per month.
(Ord. No. 88-9299, § 1, 1-9-89; Ord. No. 05-10265, § 1, 4-18-05)
Secs. 2-22--2-35. Reserved.
2 State law references: Governing board under commission manager plan, K.S.A. 12-1006 et seq.
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ARTICLE III. CITY MANAGER3
Sec. 2-36. Adoption of city manager plan of government.
The electors of the city adopted the city manager plan of government on February 1, 1921.
Secs. 2-37--2-50. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 2-51. Classified service created.
There is hereby created the classified service of the city, and all persons employed by the city except
elected officials, persons serving the city as independent contractors, persons retained by the city as
consultants, part-time employees of part-time boards and commissions, the city attorney and assistant
city attorneys, the municipal judge, the city manager and persons employed under established civil
service systems, shall be appointed, employed and paid under the provisions of the rules and regulations
which may be adopted as provided in section 2-52.
(Code 1966, § 2-61)
Sec. 2-52. Rules and regulations.
Rules and regulations governing appointment and employment to positions in the classified service
together with salary ranges shall be adopted and amended by resolution of the board of commissioners
and shall be on file in the office of the city manager and city clerk and open to inspection during regular
business hours by any interested person.
(Code 1966, § 2-62)
Secs. 2-53--2-60. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. BONDS
Sec. 2-61. Required before taking office.
No person shall perform any of the duties of the office or employment to which he is appointed without
first having given the bond as required and after its approval, and the giving of a bond, if a bond is
required, shall be considered as one (1) of the qualifications necessary to be met in qualifying for office.
(Code 1966, § 2-48)
3 *State law references: City manager plan, K.S.A. 12-1001 et seq.
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Sec. 2-62. Bonds to be conditioned as specified.
The bonds of officers, deputies, assistants and employees required to give bond shall be conditioned as
required by statute or as otherwise required by ordinance and where no condition is specified by statute
or by ordinance, the bond shall be conditioned for the faithful performance of duties.
(Code 1966, § 2-49)
Sec. 2-63. Amount of bonds; special conditions.
The following officers and employees shall give bond in the following amounts and conditioned as
stated:
(1) City manager ..................................................................................................................$5,000.00
(2) Director of utilities............................................................................................................5,000.00
(3) Where one (1) person is city manager and ex officio, director of
utilities, one (1) bond in the sum of .................................................................................5,000.00
(4) Director of finance.............................................................................................................5,000.00
(5) City clerk...........................................................................................................................5,000.00
(6) When one (1) person holds the offices of director of finance and
city clerk, only one (1) bond shall be required in the sum of ..........................................5,000.00
(7) City treasurer, not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00). Such bond shall be conditioned
for the faithful discharge of his duties; that he will safely keep all public moneys entrusted to
his care, and save the city free and harmless from all loss caused by neglect of duty or
malfeasance in office. The board of commissioners shall require the treasurer to give a new
bond whenever, in its opinion, the existing bond is insufficient; and whenever such new bond is
required, he shall perform no official act until such bond shall be given and approved in the
manner aforesaid.
(8) Personnel of the city handling funds. Such bond will be conditioned for the faithful
performance of their duties and for a true and faithful accounting for all moneys that may come
into their hands by reason of their position.
(Code 1966, § 2-50)
Sec. 2-64. Type of bonds; approval, filing.
The bonds shall be surety company bonds unless otherwise provided by the statute or ordinance, shall be
approved as to form by the city attorney and be approved by the board of commissioners and shall be
filed with the city clerk, except that the city clerk's bond shall be filed with the city treasurer.
(Code 1966, § 2-51)
Sec. 2-65. Bonds to be kept in force.
No person shall continue to perform the duties of any office or employment for which a bond is required
after the bond has expired or has been cancelled or for any other reason is not in effect.
(Code 1966, § 2-52)
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Sec. 2-66. City to pay bond premiums.
The premium of any licensed company on the bond of any officer, deputy or employee shall be allowed
and paid by the city.
(Code 1966, § 2-53)
State law references: City to pay bond premiums, K.S.A. 78-111.
Sec. 2-67. Affect of provisions on existing bonds.
The bond of any officer or employee in force at the time this Code shall take effect shall be affected;
provided, that if a bond in a greater amount is required, the officer or employee is hereby ordered to
increase the amount of bond to meet the amount required.
(Code 1966, § 2-54)
Secs. 2-68--2-75. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. INDEMNIFICATION FOR LIABILITY
Sec. 2-76. Kansas Tort Claims Act.
The provisions of the Kansas Tort Claims Act, and amendments thereto, shall govern claims against an
employee of the City as the term “employee” is defined by the Kansas Tort Claims Act, and
amendments thereto.
(Code 1966, § 2-54.1; Ord. 10-10577 § 1, 7-12-2010)
Sec. 2-77. Expense defined.
As used in this division, the term "expense" includes counsel fees, and other disbursements made or to
be made in the defense of such person and the payment of judgments, fines, penalties or amounts paid in
settlement by or on behalf of such person.
(Code 1966, § 2-54.1)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 2-78. Investigation; findings of fact.
The board of commissioners, prior to obligating the city for such expense shall make or cause to be
made, an investigation of the facts relating to the claim, action or proceeding against such person.
Thereafter, the board of commissioners, by resolution, shall make findings of fact, a determination as to
whether or not assistance will be provided, the type thereof and the estimated amount of expense.
(Code 1966, § 2-54.1)
Sec. 2-79. Requirements for payment of expense.
In making its findings of fact and determination the board of commissioners shall not authorize the
payment of an expense unless it finds all of the following:
(1) The claim, action or proceedings arose out of and in the line of duty or employment of such person;
(2) The city has a direct interest in the matter as opposed to a collateral interest;
(3) The officer or employee acted in good faith and had reasonable cause to believe his conduct was
lawful;
(4) That it would be in the interests of the city to authorize the payment of such expense.
(Code 1966, § 2-54.1)
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Sec. 2-80. Revocation of authorization of expense.
The board of commissioners shall have the right to terminate and revoke by resolution at any time any
previous resolution authorizing the payment of an expense without further liability or obligation to any
such officer or employee, or third parties contracting with such officer or employee.
(Code 1966, § 2-54.1)
Sec. 2-81. Majority approval of board required.
All findings and determinations required by this division shall be made by a majority of all of the elected
city commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 2-54.1)
Secs. 2-82--2-95. Reserved.
ARTICLE V. ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS4
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 2-96. Creation.
The board of commissioners shall create such administrative departments as the public business may
demand.
Secs. 2-97--2-105. Reserved.
4 *State law references: Creation of administrative departments, K.S.A. 12-1015.
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DIVISION 2. DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Sec. 2-106. Qualifications of city attorney and assistants.
No person shall be eligible to the office of city attorney or assistant city attorney who is not by
profession an attorney at law admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas.
(Code 1966, §§ 2-104, 2-106)
Sec. 2-107. Duties of city attorney.
The city attorney shall appear and prosecute or defend all cases wherein the city is a party in all courts;
represent the city before state officers, boards, commissions and departments; shall draft all ordinances,
contracts, agreements, etc.; attend all meetings of the board of commissioners; advise the city
commissioners, the manager and officers of the city upon legal questions affecting the duties of their
offices or the interest of the city as may be submitted to him, and perform other professional services
incident to his office; provided, that business and court cases outside of the county and cases in the
district court of the county except on appeal from the municipal court in which the city is the appellant,
shall not be considered as duties herein insofar as regular salary is concerned but the compensation for
such duties shall be on an hourly basis and approved by the city manager.
(Code 1966, § 2-105)
State law references: Duties of city attorney, K.S.A. 13-2105.
Sec. 2-108. Duties of assistants.
The assistant city attorneys shall assist the city attorney and as directed by him. In the absence of the city
attorney from the city, an assistant city attorney shall perform the duties of the city attorney.
The city attorney shall assign the duties to the assistant city attorneys.
(Code 1966, §§ 2-107, 2-108)
Secs. 2-109--2-120. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH5
Sec. 2-121. To be prescribed by joint resolution.
The City of Salina and the County of Saline having established a joint city-county board of health, the
appointments of the board, officers and employees, their powers and duties shall be as prescribed by the
joint resolution, bylaws and duties as prescribed by ordinance.
(Code 1966, § 2-125)
Cross reference: Resolution No. 04-6132.
Secs. 2-122--2-135. Reserved.
5 Cross references: Health and sanitation, Ch. 17.
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ARTICLE VI. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Secs. 2-136--2-143. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. RESERVED6
Secs. 2-144--2-160. Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. SALINA ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSION7
Sec. 2-161. Commission established.
There is hereby established a Salina Arts and Humanities Commission to identify, explore and develop
this area's sense of community, heritage and vision through the use of artistic and cultural resources.
(Ord. No. 84-9051, § 1, 12-3-84)
Sec. 2-162. Membership; appointment, term.
The said commission shall consist of nine (9) members, which shall be appointed by the mayor, with the
approval of the board of commissioners. All appointments shall be for a term of three (3) years and until
a successor is qualified, provided no person shall be appointed for more than two (2) consecutive full
terms.
(Ord. No. 84-9051, § 1, 12-3-84; Ord. No. 91-9442, § 1, 5-20-91; Ord. No. 94-9643, § 1, 8-15-94; Ord. No. 09-10508, § 1, 7-20-09)
Sec. 2-163. Organization.
The commission shall annually organize and select the officers as specified in the bylaws. The
commission shall adopt such bylaws as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of their
organization, which said bylaws shall be effective upon adoption by the commission and approval by the
governing body of the city.
(Ord. No. 84-9051, § 1, 12-3-84)
Sec. 2-164. Duties and powers.
The commission shall have the following duties and powers:
(1) To hold regular public meetings and keep a written record of its proceedings which shall be
public records.
6 Editor's note: Ord. No. 91-9442 repealed Art. VI, Div. 2. Former Div. 2 pertained to the arts commission.
7 Editor's note: Ord. No. 84-9051 repealed Art. VII, §§ 2-161, 2-162. Former §§ 2-161, 2-162 pertained to investment of temporary idle funds.
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(2) To annually review the financial needs of the programs for the development of the fine and
performing arts and the humanities, and submit a proposed budget therefor to the city manager;
to make expenditures in accordance with the annual budget adopted by the city.
(3) To make application and solicitation for and accept grants, gifts, and donations of money,
property, or personal services from individuals, groups, organizations, and the like or from any
agency of the city, county, state. or federal government granted or given for a purpose
consistent with the purposes of this commission and to expend all funds so received.
(4) To initiate, sponsor or conduct, alone or in cooperation with other public or private agencies,
public programs to further the development and public awareness of, and interest in the fine
and performing arts and the humanities.
(5) To advise and assist the city in connection with such other artistic and cultural activities as may
be referred to it by the city.
(6) To utilize the services of the director of arts and its executive secretary and such other staff as
may be made available to it.
(7) To serve as a clearinghouse for scheduling exhibits, concerts, recitals, lectures and other
cultural events that may occur in the community.
(8) To generally stimulate, facilitate, coordinate and cooperate with existing organizations for the
development of the arts and historical tradition of the city and to initiate programs and
proposals of encouragement for promotion development of the arts, culture, heritage, beauty
and tradition of the city.
(Ord. No. 84-9051, § 1, 12-3-84)
Sec. 2-165. Director of arts.
There is hereby created the position of director of arts of the City of Salina, to be appointed by and
directly responsible to the city manager.
(Ord. No. 84-9051, § 1, 12-3-84)
Secs. 2-166--2-169. Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. PUBLIC RECORDS
Sec. 2-170. Procedures regarding both inspection and copying of open public records.
The following procedures are hereby adopted and shall be applied by each official custodian and record
custodian.
(1) Consistent with the policy, duties and procedures established by the State of Kansas.in K.S.A.
1983 Supp. 45-205:214(L. 1983, Ch. 171) all city record custodians shall provide full access
and assistance in a timely and efficient manner to persons who request access to open public
records.
(2) The city manager shall be responsible for the administration and implementation of the city's
open public records program. The city manager shall appoint record custodians in the various
departments as necessary. The city manager shall be authorized to develop administrative
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procedures to implement this article within the intent and spirit of this article. The term "record
custodians," as used in this article shall include the city manager and any other record
custodians. Record custodians shall adopt and apply open public record access and copy
procedures consistent with the policies of the city and with the provisions of the Open Records
Act. Specifically, such procedures will inform members of the public of the procedures to be
followed in making a request for inspection or a copy of an open public record, including the
hours during which record inspection or copy requests may be made; who a request is to be
made to; the forms to be completed in making a request; and the schedule of fees charged.
(3) Record custodians shall adopt and apply procedures which will ensure the protection and
preservation of public records with respect to the manner in which such records are inspected
and copied.
(4) Record custodians shall take necessary measures, not inconsistent with their duties, to provide
full public access to open public records, to ensure that the essential functions of the custodian's
office, department or agency is not disrupted by requests for record inspection and copying.
(5) All inspection and copying of open public records shall be performed by, or under the
supervision of, the record custodian responsible for such records.
(6) All persons requesting the inspection of or a copy of open public records shall make such
request in writing prior to the request being honored, except that no form shall be required for
requests made for records which have been reproduced for free public distribution.
(7) All record inspection and copying forms are to be completed by the person requesting the
record. The record custodian may demand reasonable identification of any person requesting a
record.
(8) Any fees for record inspection or for copies are due at the time the records, or copies thereof,
are provided to the requester, unless the record custodian has demanded that prepayment of all
or part of such fees be made. Fees are to be paid to the record custodian.
(9) The record custodian shall notify the record requester, prior to commencing search of the
record or copies thereof, of his or her estimate of the fee which will be made for honoring the
request whenever such estimate exceeds ten dollars ($10.00).
(10) The record custodian may demand full or partial prepayment of fees whenever his or her
estimate for such fees exceeds ten dollars ($10.00). Prepayment may or may not be required of
a requester who maintains an account in good standing with the city for purposes of payment of
recent fees.
(11) The record custodian shall determine and assess a charge covering mailing and handling costs
accrued in responding to requests through the mail service.
(12) The record custodian may exercise his or her discretion to reduce or waive any inspection or
copying fees when such is in the public interest.
(13) No record inspection or copying charge shall be assessed against officers or employees of the
city who make requests which are reasonably necessary to the performance of their official
duties.
(14) Hours for making request for inspection or copying shall be the regular working hours
maintained by that department; provided, however, that the regular hours shall not be greater
than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This shall include all city departments.
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(15) Removal of open public records from the office where kept and maintained, for purposes of
inspection and/or the making of copies shall be permitted only with the written permission of
the record custodian. It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to return such records at the
time and place where such return has been promised. Upon conviction for violation of this
subsection, a person shall be subject to penalties provided for in Salina Code, section 1-10.
(16) The above procedures, as well as any other inspection and copying procedures shall be posted
in a conspicuous place in the office of the record custodian.
(Ord. No. 84-8996, § 1, 1-16-84)
Sec. 2-171. Procedures regarding inspection of open public records.
The following procedures are hereby adopted and shall be applied by every official custodian and record
custodian:
(1) Record custodians shall handle all inspection requests in accordance with their duties to protect
and preserve public records and to assist persons requesting inspection of open public records.
(2) All request forms must be completed by the party requesting the record. In all cases the party
so requesting must be an individual person or persons. Written requests shall be made on the
form provided by the record custodian and presented to the record custodian.
(3) A written request is sufficient if it reasonably describes the record sought. In instances where
the requester cannot provide sufficient information to identify a record, the custodian shall
assist in making such identification.
(4) It shall be the policy of the city to promptly reply to requests for public records and in no case
shall any request be answered later than the end of the third business day following the date
that the request is received. Business days shall be Monday through Friday, inclusive, except
for city holidays.
(5) In cases where a request for a specific record gives the record custodian reason to believe that
the record contains information of a personal nature which, if disclosed, would constitute an
unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, the record custodian shall inform the requester that a
seventy-two (72) hour waiting period must run before such record may be inspected. During
that seventy-two (72) hour period, the record custodian shall make every reasonable effort to
determine the identity of those persons whose privacy interest may be so affected by disclosure.
The record custodian shall attempt to contact such persons and ascertain whether they, or any
of them, will seek a court order challenging disclosure. If so, the record custodian shall deny
inspection pending the outcome of litigation or an intervening court order.
(6) Inspection fee shall be established by resolution adopted by the board of commissioners.
(Ord. No. 84-8996, § 1, 1-16-84)
Sec. 2-172. Procedures regarding copies of open public records.
The following procedures are hereby adopted and shall be applied by each official custodian and record
custodian:
(1) Record custodians shall handle all copy requests in accordance with their duties to protect and
preserve public records and to assist persons requesting copies of open public records.
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(2) All request forms must be completed by the party requesting the copies. In all cases the party
so requesting must be an individual person or persons. Written requests shall be made on the
form provided by the record custodian.
(3) Mechanical reproduction of a record shall not be undertaken when it is the judgment of the
record custodian that any available means of mechanically reproducing the subject record is
likely to cause damage to such records.
(4) No copy fee shall be assessed when multiple copies of the record requested have been prepared
for free public distribution, or when the record custodian determines that the cost of charging
and handling the fee exceeds the cost of providing a copy without charge.
(5) No copying fee will be assessed when a denial of a request is made. The record custodian shall,
upon making a denial of a copying request, forward a copy of the denial to the city manager
and the city attorney.
(Ord. No. 84-8996, § 1, 1-16-84)
Secs. 2-173--2-179. Reserved.
ARTICLE IX. SALINA BICENTENNIAL CENTER
Sec. 2-180. Rules and regulations for Salina Bicentennial Center.
(a) The bicentennial center manager is hereby authorized to adopt and amend such rules and regulations
as may be necessary for the orderly and proper operation of the bicentennial center and for the safety
and welfare of the general public. All rules and regulations and amendments thereof must be
approved by the board of commissioners and filed in the office of the city clerk and the bicentennial
center manager prior to implementation.
(b) Any person violating any rules and regulations adopted in accordance with subsection (a) shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalty provided for in section 1-10 of the Salina Code.
(Ord. No. 85-9099, § 1, 10-7-85)
Secs. 2-181--2-199. Reserved.
ARTICLE X. SALINA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DESIGN
REVIEW BOARD
Sec. 2-200. Created.
By authority of the home rule powers granted to cities by the Kansas Constitution and consistent with
the Kansas Business Improvement District Act, there is hereby created the Design Review Board of the
Salina Business Improvement District Number 1 (hereinafter known as the Lee District).
(Ord. No. 86-9163, § 1, 10-20-86; Ord. No. 91-9471, § 1, 10-28-91; Ord. 07-10432, § 1-14-08)
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Sec. 2-201. Membership.
The board shall consist of seven (7) members recommended by the board of advisors of the Lee District
and appointed by the mayor with the consent of the governing body. Membership shall at all times
include at least one (1) representative of the following categories:
(1) Representative of a business within the Lee District.
(2) Property owner within the Lee District.
(3) Design professional, including but not limited to a licensed professional engineer, architect or
landscape architect.
(Ord. No. 86-9163, § 1, 10-20-86; Ord. No. 07-10432, § 1, 1-14-08)
Sec. 2-202. Appointment and term.
Those persons first appointed as members of the board shall be appointed for the following terms:
(1) Two (2) members for a term of one (1) year.
(2) Two (2) members for a term of two (2) years.
(3) Three (3) members for a term of three (3) years.
Upon the expiration of the term of each board member, subsequent terms shall be for a period of three
(3) years. Any vacancy occurring among the membership of the board shall be filled by appointment of
the mayor with the consent of the governing body.
(Ord. No. 86-9163, § 1, 10-20-86; Ord. No. 07-10432, § 1, 1-14-08)
Sec. 2-203. Compensation.
The members of the board shall serve without compensation.
(Ord. No. 86-9163, § 1, 10-20-86; Ord. No. 07-10432, § 1, 1-14-08)
Sec. 2-204. Officers.
The officers of the board shall be chair, vice-chair and secretary. The chair and vice-chair shall be
elected at the annual meeting and shall serve for a term of one (1) year, or until their successors are
elected. The Director of Planning, or his designee, shall serve as secretary, and he or she may appoint a
staff member assistant secretary. No person shall be eligible to hold the office of chair or vice-chair for
more than two (2) full, consecutive one-year terms.
(Ord. No. 86-9163, § 1, 10-20-86; Ord. No. 91-9471, § 2, 10-28-91; Ord. No. 07-10432, § 1, 1-14-08)
Sec. 2-205. Quorum.
A simple majority of the members of the board appointed and qualified at any given time shall constitute
a quorum for the purpose of conducting the board's business.
(Ord. No. 86-9163, § 1, 10-20-86; Ord. No. 91-9471, § 3, 10-28-91; Ord. No. 07-10432, § 1, 1-14-08)
Sec. 2-206. Purpose.
The purpose of the board shall be:
(1) To advise and make recommendations to the board of city commissioners or Lee District board
of advisors on such matters as, from time to time, may be referred to the board.
(2) To protect and enhance the exterior appearance of property located within the Lee District by
regulating, according to proper architectural principles, the design, use of materials, finished
grade lines, and orientation of new building construction and the alteration, improvement,
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repair, or demolition of existing buildings through the issuance of certificates of compatibility
when proposed plans and specifications warrant.
(3) Issue notice of decision on signage and other matters referred by other duly constituted city
boards, commissions, and committees.
(Ord. No. 86-9163, § 1, 10-20-86; Ord. No. 88-9298, § 1, 1-9-89; Ord. No. 91-9471, § 4, 10-28-91; Ord. No. 07-10432, § 1, 1-14-08)
Sec. 2-207. Certificate of compatibility.
(a) No building, sign or demolition permit shall be issued for work to be performed on property
included within the Lee District without first obtaining a certificate of compatibility.
(b) An application for a certificate of compatibility must include the following submittals:
(1) A site plan depicting buildings, sidewalks and alleys, parking, landscaping and outside
lighting.
(2) An elevation sketch of proposed new and/or altered exterior walls.
(3) A description of the type, color and texture of exterior finish materials and appropriate
samples.
(4) Colored photographs of subject building exposures, including adjoining buildings.
(5) A site restoration plan for a demolition project
(c) Routine maintenance activities, where there is no change made to the existing design, material,
color or general appearance of a building feature shall not require review by the Design Review
Board or its administrative staff.
(d) In the event of an emergency situation, the chief building official may authorize emergency repairs
to a property without the issuance of a certificate of compatibility.
(Ord. No. 86-9163, § 1, 10-20-86; Ord. No. 88-9298, § 2, 1-9-89; Ord. No. 07-10432, § 1, 1-14-08)
Sec. 2-208. Authorization and findings.
Any application for a building permit which relates to property included within the Lee District shall, in
conjunction with the standard building permit review process, be referred by the city's chief building
official to the board. The board is hereby authorized to grant any applicant a certificate of compatibility
if, upon the vote of a majority of board members present and voting, any of the following findings can
be made:
(1) The general design, material and color of the proposed construction or change present an
aesthetically pleasing overall image.
(2) Environmentally harmful effects caused by the clash of contemporary materials with those of
older origin, are avoided.
(3) The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site and its
environment are not to be destroyed and the removal or alteration of any historical material or
distinctive architectural features is avoided where possible.
(4) The proposed use of banners, awnings, or canopies incorporates the use of appropriate
materials, colors and graphics, and is compatible with the overall building design.
(5) Any proposed demolition includes appropriate grading and landscaping of the building site in a
manner compatible with the adjoining buildings and streetscape.
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In considering applications for certificates of compatibility, the board’s decisions shall be based upon
the adopted Design Guidelines for Downtown Salina as approved and amended from time to time by
resolution of the governing body.
(Ord. No. 86-9163, § 1, 10-20-86; Ord. No. 07-10432, § 1, 1-14-08)
Sec. 2-209. Review Process.
Upon submission of a complete application, administrative staff will make a determination of the scope
of the project using the Design Review Board matrix as approved and amended from time to time by
resolution of the governing body. Projects determined to be minor will undergo a "minor" review
process. All other projects requiring a certificate of compatibility shall undergo a "full" review process.
(a) Minor Review. Upon the filing in the Development Services Department of a completed
application for a certificate of compatibility for a project qualifying for a minor review, the
following process shall occur:
(1) No more than three (3) working days (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays)
after the date the completed application is filed, the project will be reviewed by
administrative staff.
(2) Administrative staff shall either approve or deny the application unless staff determines
that a full review should be scheduled. Written notice of the decision of the
administrative staff, including the certificate of compatibility if approved, shall be
provided to the applicant and the Building Services Division within seven (7) calendar
days after the date the completed application is filed.
(3) If a project is determined to require a full review, the project will be placed on the
agenda of the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Design Review Board as set out
in Section (b) Full Review, (1) through (4) below.
(b) Full Review. Upon the filing in the Development Services Department of a completed
application for a certificate of compatibility for a project requiring a full review, the following
process shall occur:
(1) No more than twenty-three (23) calendar days after the date the completed application
is filed, the project will be scheduled for review at a public hearing by no less than a
quorum of the board.
(2) No less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the hearing, notice of the date, time, and
place of the hearing and a statement of the nature of the proposed application shall be
shall be mailed by first class mail to the record owners of the property immediately
adjacent to the subject property. ("Adjacent properties" shall mean those properties that
share a property line property line with the subject property, excluding any street rights-
of-way).
(3) The hearing shall be conducted and a record of the proceedings shall be preserved in
such a manner and according to such procedures as the board may prescribe by its own
rule. Any interested person or party may appear and be heard at the hearing in
person, by agent, or by attorney. The board may request a report on any proposed
application from any governmental official or agency, or any other person, firm or
corporation. If such a report is made, a copy shall be made available to the applicant
and any other interested person in the Development Services Department.
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(4) The board shall either approve or deny the application at the hearing, unless the board
determines that compelling circumstances require that the hearing be continued.
Written notice of the decision of the board, including the certificate of compatibility, if
approved, shall be provided to the applicant and the Building Services Division within
seven (7) days after the date of the board's decision.
(c) Denial of a certificate of compatibility. Any denial of a certificate of compatibility by either
Administrative staff or the board shall be accompanied by a statement of the reason(s) for the
denial, which shall include recommendations to the applicant concerning changes in the
proposed project, if any, that would allow the administrative staff or board to reconsider the
denial. An applicant may submit an amended application that takes into consideration the
recommendations of administrative staff or the board.
(Ord. No. 86-9163, § 1, 10-20-86; Ord. No. 88-9298, § 3, 1-9-89; Ord. No. 07-10432, § 1, 1-14-08)
Sec. 2-210. Appeal.
(a) Appeal from an administrative decision. Any person dissatisfied with an administrative decision to
either grant or deny a certificate of compatibility may appeal the decision to the board by filing a
notice of appeal in the Development Services Department on a form provided by that office. The
notice of appeal must be filed within five (5) calendar days of the date of the administrative
decision. The board shall consider the appeal within fourteen (14) calendar days in the same
manner as a full review of a new application.
(b) Appeal from a board decision. Any person dissatisfied with a decision by the board to either grant
or deny a certificate of compatibility may appeal the decision to the Board of City Commissioners
by filing a notice of appeal in the Office of the City Clerk on a form provided by that office. The
notice of appeal must be filed within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of the board's
decision. The Board of City Commissioners shall conduct a public hearing on the appeal and shall
within thirty (30) calendar days of the date the appeal was filed:
(1) Uphold the decision of the Design Review Board.
(2) Reverse the decision of the Design Review Board.
(3) Refer the matter back to the Design Review Board for further consideration, with or without
specific instructions.
(Ord. No. 86-9163, § 1, 10-20-86, Ord. No. 07-10432, § 1, 1-14-08)
Sec. 2-211. Stop Work orders.
Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of this article, or other pertinent laws or
ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this article, the building official may order the work
stopped by notice in writing served on any person involved in the performance of such work or the
owner of record of the property. Any such person or owner of record shall immediately stop such work
and shall not resume work until the building official has determined that the project is in compliance
with any applicable requirements of this article.
(Ord. No. 86-9163, § 1, 10-20-86; Ord. 07-10432, § 1, 1-14-08)
Secs. 2-212--2-224. Reserved.
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 07-10432 repealed § 2-212 pertaining to decision on appeal.
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ARTICLE XI. ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY BOARD
Sec. 2-225. Creation of board.
There is hereby created the accessibility advisory board (hereafter referred to as "the board").
(Ord. No. 89-9361, § 1, 11-20-89)
Sec. 2-226. Membership.
The board shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by the mayor, with the consent of the governing
body. Membership shall at all times include no less than five (5) members with a disability. Those with
experience in working with the disabled and those with expertise in accessibility issues will be given
preference for appointment.
(Ord. No. 89-9361, § 1, 11-20-89)
Sec. 2-227. Appointment and term.
Those persons first appointed as members of the board shall be appointed for the following terms:
(1) Three (3) members for a term of one (1) year.
(2) Three (3) members for a term of two (2) years.
(3) Three (3) members for a term of three (3) years.
Upon expiration of the term of each board member, subsequent terms shall be for a period of three (3)
years. Any vacancy occurring among the membership of the board shall be filled by appointment of the
mayor with the consent of the governing body, by resolution.
(Ord. No. 89-9361, § 1, 11-20-89)
Sec. 2-228. Compensation.
The members of the board shall serve without compensation.
(Ord. No. 89-9361, § 1, 11-20-89)
439BSec. 2-229. Meetings.
The board shall meet at least quarterly and at other times when necessary.
(Ord. No. 89-9361, § 1, 11-20-89)
Sec. 2-230. Officers.
The board shall elect one (1) of its members as chairman for the term of one (1) year. The chairman
shall preside at all meetings of the board. The board shall elect, in the same manner and for the same
term, one (1) of its members as vice-chairman, who shall act as chairman in the absence of the chairman.
The board shall elect, in the same manner and for the same term, one (1) of its members as recorder,
who shall keep the official transactions of the board.
(Ord. No. 89-9361, § 1, 11-20-89)
Sec. 2-231. Quorum.
Five (5) members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the board's
business.
(Ord. No. 89-9361, § 1, 11-20-89)
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Sec. 2-232. Purpose.
The purpose of the board shall be:
(1) To advise and make recommendations to the board of commissioners on such matters related to
accessibility as, from time to time, may be referred to the board.
(2) To evaluate projects and activities, both public and private, and to advise city staff on matters
related to accessibility.
(3) To provide technical assistance to the city on matters related to the disabled population.
(4) To review city plans for projects prior to implementation.
(5) To serve as advocates for citizens with disabilities.
(6) To serve as resources on policy and/or procedure for members of the board of commissioners and
for city staff.
(7) To review federal and state regulations and guidelines on accessibility and to report its findings to
the appropriate city department, division or body.
(Ord. No. 89-9361, § 1, 11-20-89)
ARTICLE XII. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURES
Sec. 2-233. Policy statement.
In order to provide greater flexibility and clarity in the city's procedures in contracting for services related to
public improvements, the city has, by Charter Ordinance Number 27, exempted itself from K.S.A. 13-1017.
In the interests of assuring quality workmanship at the least public cost and providing a system which
promotes fair competition between qualified private contractors, the city wishes to adopt this statement of its
policies and procedures in contracting for services relating to construction, addition, substantial alteration,
repair and maintenance of public improvements.
(Ord. No. 95-9699, § 1, 8-7-95)
Sec. 2-234. Definitions.
Whenever used in this article, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
(1) Addition shall mean a part added or joined to a main structure.
(2) Competitive practices shall mean the process whereby potential contractors are considered and
a contract entered into upon the authority of the city manager on the basis of experience,
expertise, cost proposals, availability, or any other relevant factors in the public interest.
(3) Maintenance shall mean to prevent a decline, lapse or cessation from an existing state or
condition.
(4) New construction shall mean the creation of something new, as distinguished from the repair or
improvement of something already existing.
(5) Public emergency shall mean any circumstance in which, in the opinion of the city manager, an
imminent threat to the public health, safety, or welfare can be abated only by immediately
contracting with a private contractor for either new construction, reconstruction, or repair of a
public improvement.
(6) Public improvement shall mean any city-owned building, facility, grounds, park, sidewalk, curb, gutter,
bridge, pavement, water or sanitary sewer system component, or storm drainage system component.
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(7) Repairs hall mean to restore to a sound or good state after decay, injury, dilapidation, or partial
destruction.
(8) Sealed bid process shall mean the process whereby, under the authority of the governing body, (a) a
detailed estimate of the cost of a public improvement project is made by the city engineer or his
designee; (b) sealed proposals for the project are invited by advertisement published in the official
city newspaper; and (c) the governing body lets the work for the project to the responsible bidder
submitting the lowest and best bid, taking into consideration any factors relevant to furtherance of
the public interest and reserving the right to reject any and all bids for any lawful reason.
(9) Substantial alteration shall mean a material change of a thing from one form or state to
another, thus making it different from what it was without destroying its identity.
(Ord. No. 95-9699, § 1, 8-7-95)
Sec. 2-235. Process for new construction, addition or substantial alteration.
Alteration of a public improvement to satisfy requirements governing accessibility for persons with
disabilities shall be accomplished by use of competitive practices. In the case of new construction, an
addition, or other substantial alteration to a public improvement with an estimated cost:
(1) Of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) or less, the city shall utilize competitive practices in the
awarding of a contract.
(2) In excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), the city shall utilize a sealed bid process in the
awarding of a contract. If all bids exceed the engineer's estimate, the city manager shall provide
a report to the governing body citing reasons why the bids exceed the engineer's estimate. The
governing body may award the contract notwithstanding the fact it exceeds the engineer's
estimate based upon a finding that such an award is in the public interest and that adequate
funds are available to complete the project.
(Ord. No. 95-9699, § 1, 8-7-95)
Sec. 2-236. Process for maintenance and repairs.
In the case of repairs to and maintenance of public improvements, the city shall utilize competitive
practices in the awarding of a contract within budget. If the proposed contract for repairs or maintenance
exceeds budget, the city manager shall provide a report to the governing body citing the reasons why the
proposed contracts exceeds budget. The governing body may award the contract based upon a finding
that such an award is in the best public interest and that adequate funds are available. Nothing herein
shall prevent the city from using a sealed bid process for significant repairs and maintenance projects.
(Ord. No. 95-9699, § 1, 8-7-95)
Sec. 2-237. Change orders.
(a) Project contingency. For each contract awarded by the governing body, the governing body shall
establish, and may amend from time to time, a project contingency based upon the size and scope of
the project. The city manager may authorize change orders within the amount of the contingency
which are not prompted by a change in the size or scope of the project. The city manager shall make
a monthly report to the governing body of any change orders authorized within any project
contingency.
(b) Change in size or overall scope. Any proposed change orders which are prompted by a proposed
change in size or overall scope of the project shall require advance approval of the governing body.
(Ord. No. 95-9699, § 1, 8-7-95)
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Sec. 2-238. Public emergency.
In cases of public emergency, the city manager may enter into contracts for construction, reconstruction
or repair to public improvements on an expedited basis necessary to protect the public health and safety.
When emergency contract provisions are used, at the next regular meeting of the board of city
commissioners, the city manager shall provide a preliminary report on the emergency, actions taken, and
an estimated cost. A final report will be provided by the city manager once the emergency project is
complete and all costs known.
(Ord. No. 95-699, § 1, 8-7-95)
Sec. 2-239. Reporting requirements.
The city manager shall make regular reports to the board of city commissioners outlining all
maintenance, repair, accessibility, alterations, or other contracts in excess of ten thousand dollars
($10,000.00) entered into using competitive practices.
(Ord. No. 95-9699, § 1, 8-7-95)
ARTICLE XIII. FINANCE
Sec. 2-240. Petty cash funds.
That petty cash funds are authorized and established for use as follows:
DEPARTMENT AMOUNT RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Finance $400.00 City Accountant
Recreation 150.00 Park & Recreation Director
Water Customer Accounting 600.00 Customer Accounting Supervisor
Police-Chiefs Officer 300.00 Police Chief
Police-Evidence Officer 500.00 Police Chief
Bicentennial Center 500.00 Bicentennial Center Manager
Fire Department 100.00 Fire Chief
Municipal Court 25.00 Court Supervisor
(Ord. No. 97-9791, § 1, 3-3-97; Ord. No. 97-9848, § 1, 12-22-97; Ord. No. 02-10074, § 1, 3-25-02; Ord. No. 03-10125, § 1, 1/13/2003;
Ord. No. 05-10273, § 1, 5-2-05)
Sec. 2-241. Working Cash Funds.
That working cash funds are authorized and established for use as follows:
DEPARTMENT AMOUNT RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Finance $ 50.00 City Account
Solid waste 300.00 General Services Director
Recreation 75.00 Park & Recreation Director
Golf Course 700.00 Parks & Recreation Director
Water Customer Accounting 350.00 Customer Accounting Supervisor
Police--Records bureau 100.00 Police Chief
Municipal court 600.00 Court Supervisor
Bicentennial Center 250.00 Bicentennial Center Manager
(Ord. No. 97-9791, § 1, 3-3-97; Ord. No. 03-10125, § 1, 1-13-03; Ord. No. 05-10273, § 1, 5-2-05
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CHAPTER 3. ADVERTISING1
Sec. 3-1. Distributing matter in or attaching to motor vehicles.
It shall be unlawful for any person, as principal or agent, to place or cause to be placed, any handbills,
circulars, cards, posters, leaflets, pamphlets, booklets, showbills or other advertising matter in, or attach
the same upon any part of any motor vehicle, while such motor vehicle is in use upon the streets or
standing parked upon the streets or public parking lots of the city; provided, that this section shall not be
construed to prevent the officers or employees of the city from so doing for any municipal purpose; and
provided further, that this section shall not be construed to include regular advertising done in public
conveyances.
(Code 1966, § 3-1)
Cross references: Traffic and motor vehicles, Ch. 38.
Sec. 3-2. Throwing, scattering on private property.
It shall be unlawful for any person, as principal or agent, to throw or scatter any handbills, circulars,
posters, cards, leaflets, pamphlets, booklets, or any other advertising matter upon any yard, stoop or
porch; provided, this section shall not apply to newspapers, magazines, or periodicals for which the
occupant of the premises has requested such delivery.
(Code 1966, § 3-2)
Sec. 3-3. Posting on utility poles, public or private property..
(a) Offenses. It shall be unlawful for any person to put up, attach or post any signs, bills, dodgers,
advertisements or notices of any kind or character, of any material whatsoever, upon any telephone,
telegraph, electric light pole, or upon any pole erected for the purpose of carrying the wires of any
public utility, or upon any lamppost, hitching post, hydrant, drinking fountain, sidewalk, bridge or
fence or building any of which may be located or situated in any street or alley or other public
ground within the city; or upon any house, building, fence or structure of any kind upon any private
ground within the city, except by the consent of the owner thereof.
(b) Removal. Any sign, bill, dodger, advertisement or notice posted or maintained in violation of this
section shall be torn down and removed by the chief of police or by any policeman at his direction.
(c) Exceptions. This section shall not apply to notices posted by order of the city-county health
department in the discharge of any official duty nor to the posting of legal advertisements at places
required or designated by law or by ordinance.
(Code 1966, § 3-3)
Cross references: Public utilities, Ch. 31. State law references: Posting of political pictures and political advertisements, K.S.A. 21-3739.
Sec. 3-4. Damaging, defacing lawfully posted advertising.
It shall be unlawful for any person to tear down, deface, mutilate, obscure or otherwise injure any
written or printed posted or handbill or other advertisement which shall have been lawfully posted,
nailed or otherwise posted for a lawful purpose within the city.
(Code 1966, § 3-4)
1 Cross references: Sign code, § 8-381 et seq. State law references: Highway advertising control act, K.S.A. 68-2231 et seq.
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Sec. 3-5. Loudspeakers and sound trucks--License required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct, pursue, carry on or operate the calling, trade or
occupation of advertising or announcing by means of any loudspeaker, radio or phonograph device,
either in or attached to any automobile or other vehicle operated on the streets of the city or from any
stationary location on private property by which the sound of such advertisement or announcements,
either in the form of music, voice or otherwise by any of the means aforesaid, is projected into any
public street, for the purpose of calling attention to persons in such public street or elsewhere the
advertisement or announcement projected from or by means of any such device, without obtaining a
license from the city clerk. The license fee shall be as prescribed in section 2-2.
(Code 1966, §§ 3-5, 3-6)
Cross references: Licenses generally, Ch. 20.
Sec. 3-6. Same--Prohibited hours.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use or operate any device as mentioned in section 3-5, within the
city at any time after the hour of 9:00 p.m. and earlier than the hour of 8:00 a.m. in any day, and no
license issued under the provisions of section 3-5 shall be deemed to permit the use thereof during any
of the time when such use is prohibited by the provisions of this section.
(Code 1966, § 3-7)
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CHAPTER 4. AIRPORT1
Art. I. In General, §§ 4-1--4-15
Art. II. Airport Authority, §§ 4-16--4-30
Art. III. Airport Zoning Commission, §§ 4-31--4-33
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 4-1. Police power extended over airport.
(a) The police power of the city is hereby extended to include all territory of the municipal airport.
(b) The lands included in the municipal airport shall be deemed to be a part of the corporate limits of the
city.
(c) All general ordinances of the city are hereby declared to be applicable to the airport.
(Code 1966, § 5-4)
Secs. 4-2--4-15. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. AIRPORT AUTHORITY2
Sec. 4-16. Created.
The city, pursuant to the authority granted by Kansas Statutes Annotated, Ch. 27, Art. 3, does hereby
establish and create an authority to be known as the "Salina Airport Authority."
(Code 1966, § 5-1)
Sec. 4-17. Board of directors.
The airport authority hereby created shall be managed and controlled by a board of directors consisting
of five (5) directors to be appointed by the board of commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 5-2)
Sec. 4-18. Authority subject to statutes.
The airport authority hereby created shall have all those powers enumerated and be subject to all
provisions of Kansas Statutes Annotated, Ch. 27, Art. 3.
(Code 1966, § 5-3)
1 Editor's note: Ch. 4 contained provisions pertaining to airport zoning and was repealed by Ord. No. 92-9534 and replaced with § 42-815 et seq. Cross
references: Airport zoning, § 42-815 et seq.; streets, sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 35. State law references: Aircraft and airfields, K.S.A. Ch. 3.
2 Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2; boards and commissions generally, § 2-136 et seq. State law references: Surplus property and public airport
authority act, K.S.A. 27-315 et seq.
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Sec. 4-19. Rules and regulations.
(a) The airport authority is hereby authorized to adopt and amend such rules and regulations as may be
necessary for the orderly operation of the Salina Municipal Airport, which rules and regulations and
amendments thereof, after approval of the board of commissioners, shall be filed in the offices of the
city clerk, airport manager and airport authority.
(b) Any person violating any of the rules and regulations adopted in accordance with subsection (a) shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Code 1966, §§ 5-5, 5-6)
Secs. 4-20--4-30. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION3
Sec. 4-31. Created.
There is hereby created a commission to be known as the Salina Airport Zoning Commission.
(Code 1966, § 5-7)
Sec. 4-32. Membership.
The airport zoning commission shall consist of all of the members of the city planning commission as
created in accordance with article II of chapter 29; and that appointment by the board of commissioners
to the city planning commission shall automatically constitute appointment to the airport zoning
commission for the same term as provided for in article II of chapter 29.
(Code 1966, § 5-8)
Sec. 4-33. Duties.
The airport zoning commission shall have such powers and duties as specified and provided for in the
airport zoning act of the state. the same being Article 7 of Chapter 3 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated
and amendments thereto.
(Code 1966, § 5-9)
Note: See the editor's footnote to the chapter title.
3 Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2; boards and commissions generally, § 2-136 et seq. State law references: Authority for airport zoning
commission, K.S.A 3-705(2).
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CHAPTER 5. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES1
Art. I. In General, §§ 5-1--5-15
Art. II. Alcoholic Liquor, §§ 5-16--5-65
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 5-16--5-35
Div. 2. Retailer's License, §§ 5-36--5-50
Div. 3. Reserved, §§ 5-51--5-65
Art. III. Cereal Malt Beverages, §§ 5-66--5-115
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 5-66--5-90
Div. 2. Retailer's License, §§ 5-91--5-115
Art. IV. Private Clubs and Drinking Establishments, §§ 5-116--5-147
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 5-116--5-135
Div. 2. License, §§ 5-136--5-147
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 5-1. Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverage by minor.
(a) Except with regard to serving of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage as permitted by state.
law, and subject to any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to such laws, no person under 21
years of age shall possess, consume, obtain, purchase or attempt to obtain or purchase alcoholic
liquor or cereal malt beverage except as authorized by law.
(b) Violation of this section is a class C misdemeanor for which the minimum fine is $200.
(c) In addition to any other penalty provided for a violation of this section:
(1) The court may order the offender to do either or both of the following:
a. Perform 40 hours of community service; or
b. Attend and satisfactorily complete a suitable educational or training program dealing with
the effects of alcohol or other chemical substances when ingested by humans.
(2) Upon a first conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall order the division of
vehicles to suspend the driving privilege of such offender for 30 days.
(3) Upon a second conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall order the division of
vehicles to suspend the driving privilege of such offender for 90 days.
(4) Upon a third conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall order the division of
vehicles to suspend the driving privilege of such offender for one year.
(d) This section shall not apply to the possession and consumption of cereal malt beverage by a person
under the legal age for consumption of cereal malt beverage when such possession and consumption
is permitted and supervised, and such beverage is furnished, by the person’s parent or legal guardian.
(e) A law enforcement officer may request a person under 21 years of age to submit to a preliminary
screening test of the person’s breath to determine if alcohol has been consumed by such person if
the officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person has alcohol in the person’s body
1 Cross references: Alcoholic offenses affecting children, § 25-81 et seq. State law references: Intoxicating liquors and beverages generally, K.S.A. Ch.
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except that, if the officer has reasonable grounds to believe the person has been operating or
attempting to operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, the provisions of K.S.A. 8-1012,
and amendments thereto, shall apply. No waiting period shall apply to the use of a preliminary
breath test under this subsection. If the person submits to the test, the results shall be used for the
purpose of assisting law enforcement officers in determining whether an arrest should be made for
violation of this section. A law enforcement officer may arrest a person based in whole or in part
upon the results of a preliminary screening test. Such results or a refusal to submit to a preliminary
breath test shall be admissible in court in any criminal action, but are not per se proof that the
person has violated this section. The person may present to the court evidence to establish the
positive preliminary screening test was not the result of a violation of this section.
(Ord. No. 94-9641, § 1, 8-1-94; Ord. No. 02-10097, § 1, 8-19-02, Ord. No. 10-10574, § 1, 10-4-10)
Sec. 5-2. Furnishing to minors prohibited, exceptions, penalties.
(a) Furnishing alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage to a minor is recklessly, directly or indirectly,
buying for or distributing any alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage to any minor.
(b) Furnishing alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage to a minor is a class B person misdemeanor,
for which the minimum fine is $200.
(c) As used in this section, terms mean the same as in K.S.A. 41-102, 41-2601 and 41-2701, and
amendments thereto.
(d) This section shall not apply to wine intended for use and used by any church or religious
organization for sacramental purposes.
(e) It shall be a defense to a prosecution under subsection (a) if:
(1) The defendant is a licensed retailer, club, drinking establishment or caterer or holds a
temporary permit, or an employee thereof;
(2) The defendant sold the alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage to the minor with reasonable
cause to believe that the minor was 21 or more years of age or of legal age for the consumption
of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage; and
(3) To purchase the alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage, the person exhibited to the defendant
a driver's license, Kansas nondriver's identification card or other official or apparently official
document, that reasonably appears to contain a photograph of the minor and purporting to
establish that such minor was 21 or more years of age or of legal age for the consumption of
alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage.
(f) Subsection (a) shall not apply to the furnishing of cereal malt beverage by a parent or legal
guardian to such parent's child or such guardian's ward when such furnishing is permitted and
supervised by the child or ward's parent or legal guardian.
(Ord. No. 10-10574, § 1, 10-4-10)
Sec. 5-3. Permitting consumption by minors, exceptions, penalties.
(a) No licensee or permit holder, or any owner, officer or employee thereof, shall knowingly or
unknowingly permit the possession or consumption of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage by a
minor on premises where alcoholic beverages are sold by such licensee, except that a licensee's
employee who is not less than 18 years of age may serve alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage
under the on-premises supervision of the licensee or permit holder, or an employee who is 21 years
of age or older.
(b) As used in this section, terms have the meanings provided by this Chapter.
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(c) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 and not more
than $250 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both.
(d) It shall be a defense to a prosecution under this section if:
(1) The defendant permitted the minor to possess or consume the alcoholic liquor or cereal malt
beverage with reasonable cause to believe that the minor was 21 or more years of age; and
(2) to possess or consume the alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage, the minor
(3) exhibited to the defendant a driver's license, Kansas nondriver's identification card or other
official or apparently official document that reasonably appears to contain a photograph of the
minor and purporting to establish that such minor was 21 or more years of age.
(Ord. No. 10-10574, § 1, 10-4-10)
Sec. 5-4. Unlawful hosting minors consuming alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage.
(a) Unlawfully hosting minors consuming alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage is intentionally or
recklessly permitting a person’s residence or any land, building, structure or room owned,
occupied or procured by such person to be used by an invitee of such person or an invitee of such
person’s child or ward, in a manner that results in the possession or consumption therein of
alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverages by a minor.
(b) Unlawfully hosting minors consuming alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage is a class A person
misdemeanor, for which the minimum fine is $1,000. If the court sentences the offender to
perform community or public service work as a condition of probation, the court shall consider
ordering the offender to serve the community or public service at an alcohol treatment facility.
(Ord. No. 10-10574, § 1, 10-4-10)
Secs. 5-5--5-15. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR2
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 5-16. Definitions.
As used in this article, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
(1) Alcohol means the product of distillation of any fermented liquor, whether rectified or diluted,
whatever the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol, but does not include denatured
alcohol or wood alcohol.
(2) Alcoholic liquor means alcohol, spirits, wine, beer, and every liquid or solid, patented or not,
containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and capable of being consumed as a beverage by a human
being, but shall not include any beer or cereal malt beverage containing not more than three and
two-tenths (3.2) percent alcohol by weight.
(3) Beer, when its meaning is not enlarged, modified or limited by other words, means a beverage,
containing more than three and two-tenths (3.2) percent alcohol by weight, obtained by alcoholic
fermentation of an infusion or concoction of barley, or other grain, malt and hops in water and
includes beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and similar beverages having such alcoholic content.
2 Cross references: Consumption of alcoholic liquor in public places, App. A, Charter ord. No. 14
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(4) Distributor means the person importing or causing to be imported into the state., or purchasing or
causing to be purchased within the state., alcoholic liquor for sale or resale to retailers under the
provisions of the Kansas Liquor Control Act, being K.S.A. Chapter 41, Articles 1 through 11.
(5) Lee District means that area associated with Salina Business Improvement District No. 1
designated by the governing body from time to time as “the Lee District.”
(6) Manufacture means to distill, rectify, ferment, brew, make, mix, concoct, process, blend, bottle or
fill an original package with any alcoholic liquor, or with beer regardless of its alcoholic content
and includes blending.
(7) Manufacturer means every brewer, fermenter, distiller, rectifier, wine maker, blender, processor,
bottler or person who fills or refills an original package and others engaged in brewing,
fermenting, distilling, rectifying or bottling alcoholic liquors as above defined or beer regardless of
its alcoholic content.
(8) Minor means any person under twenty-one (21) years of age.
(9) Nonbeverage user means every manufacturer of any of the products set forth and described in
K.S.A. 41-501, when the same contains alcohol or wine, and all laboratories using alcohol for
nonbeverage purposes.
(10) Original package means any bottle, flask, jug, can, cask, barrel, keg, hogshead or other receptacle
or container whatsoever, used, corked or capped, sealed and labeled by the manufacturer of
alcoholic liquor, to contain and to convey any alcoholic liquor.
(11) Retailer means a person who sells at retail, or offers for sale at retail, alcoholic liquors.
(12) Sale means any transfer, exchange or barter in any manner or by any means whatsoever for a
consideration and includes all sales made by any person, whether principal, proprietor, agent,
servant or employee.
(13) Sell at retail and sale at retail refer to and mean sales for use or consumption and not for resale in
any form and sales to clubs licensed pursuant to article 26 of chapter 41 of the Kansas Statutes
Annotated. "Sell at retail" and "sale at retail" do not refer to or mean sales by a club licensed
pursuant to article 26 of chapter 41 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated.
(14) Special event means a picnic, bazaar, festival or other similar community gathering, which has
been approved by the governing body.
(15) Special event temporary permit is a permit issued pursuant to K.S.A. 41-2645(e) that allows the
permit holder to offer for sale, sell and serve alcoholic liquor for consumption on public streets,
alleys, roads, sidewalks or highways for a special event approved by the governing body by
ordinance.
(16) Spirits means any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed with water or
other substance in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin or other spirituous liquors, and
such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise mixed with alcohol or other substances.
(17) To sell includes to solicit or receive an order for, to keep or expose for sale and to keep with intent
to sell.
(18) Wine means any alcoholic beverage obtained by the normal alcoholic fermentation of the juice of
sound, ripe grapes, fruits or berries, or other agricultural products, including such beverages
containing added alcohol or spirits or containing sugar added for the purpose of correcting natural
deficiencies.
(Code 1966, § 6-1; Ord. No. 12-10652, § 1, 8-27-2012)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2. State law references: Similar definitions, K.S.A. 41-102.
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Sec. 5-17. General prohibition; exceptions.
(a) No person shall manufacture, bottle, blend, sell, barter, transport, deliver, furnish or possess any
alcoholic liquor for beverage purposes, except as specifically provided in this article and the Kansas
Liquor Control Act, except that nothing contained therein shall prevent:
(1) The possession and transportation of alcoholic liquor for the personal use of the possessor, his
or her family and guests except that the provisions of K.S.A. 41-110 relating to transportation
and the provisions of K.S.A. 41-407 shall be applicable to all persons;
(2) The making of wine, cider, or beer by a person from fruits, vegetables or grains, or the product
thereof, by simple fermentation and without distillation, if it is made solely for the use of the
maker and his or her family;
(3) Any duly licensed practicing physician or dentist from possessing or using alcoholic liquor in
the strict practice of his or her profession;
(4) Any hospital or other institution caring for the sick and diseased persons, from possessing and
using alcoholic liquor for the treatment of bona fide patients of such hospital or institution;
(5) Any drugstore employing a licensed pharmacist from possessing and using alcoholic liquor in
the compounding of prescriptions of duly licensed physicians;
(6) The possession and dispension of wine by an authorized representative of any church for the
purpose of conducting any bona fide rite or religious ceremony conducted by such church; or
(7) The purchase, possession or sale of alcoholic liquor by a club licensed pursuant to K.S.A.
article 26 of chapter 41.
(b) None of the provisions of this article shall apply:
(1) To flavoring extracts, syrups, or medicinal, mechanical, scientific, culinary or toilet
preparations, or food products unfit for beverage purposes, but the provisions of this article
shall not be construed to exclude or not apply to alcoholic liquor used in the manufacture,
preparation or compounding of such preparations and products;
(2) The wine intended for use and used by any church or religious organization for sacramental
purposes;
(3) To the manufacture of denatured alcohol produced in accordance with acts of congress and
regulations promulgated thereunder.
(Code 1966, §§ 6-2, 6-24)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-104, 41-105.
Sec. 5-18. Days, hours when retail sale prohibited.
No person shall sell at retail any alcoholic liquor within the corporate limits of the city:
(1) On the first day of the week, commonly called Sunday;
(2) On Decoration or Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
Day;
(3) Before 9:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on any day when sale is permitted.
(Code 1966, § 6-4; Ord. No. 94-9661, § 1, 10-24-94)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-712.
Sec. 5-19. Mixing drinks on retailer's premises prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for a retailer of alcoholic liquor to permit any person to mix drinks on or in the
licensed premises.
(Code 1966, § 6-8)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-713.
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Sec. 5-20. Employment of certain persons by retailers prohibited.
(a) It shall be unlawful for a retailer of alcoholic liquor to employ any person under age of twenty-one
(21) years in connection with the operation of such retail establishment.
(b) It shall be unlawful for a retailer of alcoholic liquor to employ any person in connection with the
operation of such retail establishment who has been adjudged guilty of a felony.
(Code 1966, §§ 6-9, 6-10)
Cross references: Minors generally, Ch. 21. State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-713.
Sec. 5-21. Sale of liquor to incapacitated or intoxicated person; penalties.
(a) No person shall knowingly sell, give away, dispose of, exchange or deliver, or permit the sale, gift or
procuring of any alcoholic liquor to or for any person who is an incapacitated person, or any person
who is physically or mentally incapacitated by the consumption of such liquor.
(b) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars
($100.00) and not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) or imprisonment not exceeding
thirty (30) days, or both.
(Code 1966, §§ 6-12--6-16; Ord. No. 94-9641, § 2, 8-1-94)
Sec. 5-22. Sale to be only in original packages.
No person, except a manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler shall fill or refill, in whole or in part, any
original package of alcoholic liquor with the same or any other kind or quality of alcoholic liquor; and it
shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession for sale at retail any bottles, cask or other
containers containing alcoholic liquor, except in original packages.
(Code 1966, § 6-17)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-718.
Sec. 5-23. Possession, transportation regulated.
Subject to the limitations hereinafter provided, the possession and transportation of alcoholic liquor for
personal use only shall be legal:
(1) Transporting. It shall be unlawful for any person to transport in any vehicle upon a public
highway, street or alley, within the corporate limits of the city, any alcoholic liquor, except in
the original package or container which shall not have been opened and the seal upon which
shall not have been broken and from which the original cap or cork shall not have been
removed, unless the opened package or container is in the locked rear trunk or rear
compartment, or any locked outside compartment which is not accessible to the driver or any
other person in said vehicle while it is in motion. Any person violating this section shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of
not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00), or by imprisonment for not more than six (6)
months or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(2) Possessing. It shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession any cask or package of
alcoholic liquor without having thereon each mark and stamp required by the Kansas Liquor
Control Act, being K.S.A. Chapter 41, Articles 1 through 11; provided, that nothing herein
contained shall apply to the possession and transportation of alcoholic liquors by any
manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, retailer, non-beverage user or common carrier operating
pursuant to the provisions of the Kansas Liquor Control Act, being K.S.A. Chapter 41, Articles
1 through 11, or to the possession and transportation of wine imported solely for use by any
church or religious organization for sacramental purposes and uses.
(Code 1966, § 6-21)
Cross references: Traffic and motor vehicles, Ch. 38. State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-407, 41-804
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Sec. 5-24. Consumption on public streets, alleys, roads or highways.
No person shall drink or consume alcoholic liquor on the public streets, alleys, roads or highways or
inside vehicles while on the public streets, alleys, roads or highways, except that alcoholic liquor may be
consumed at a special event held on public streets, alleys, roads, or adjoining sidewalks located within
the Lee District, Oakdale Park, Jerry Ivey Park, Bill Burke Park, or the East Crawford Recreation Area;
provided that:
(1) Such public street, alley, or road is closed to motor vehicle traffic by the governing body;
(2) A written request for such consumption and possession of alcoholic liquor at such special event
has been made to the governing body on a application form provided by the city;
(3) Based upon the information contained in the written application, the special event is reviewed
and approved by the governing body, by ordinance, on the basis of criteria established by
resolution of the governing body, with or without conditions; and
(4) A special event temporary permit has been issued for the special event pursuant to state law.
(Code 1966, § 6-22; Ord. No. 12-10562, § 8-27-12 )
Cross references: Consumption of cereal malt beverages in public streets, § 5-68; streets, sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 35; Charter ordinance No.
14, App. A. State law references: Similar provisions K.S.A. 41-719.
Sec. 5-25. Consumption on specified property owned by the city.
Pursuant to K.S.A 41-719(d):
(1) It shall be lawful to drink, or consume alcoholic liquor within the confines of the Salina
Bicentennial Center, located in Kenwood Park, the Salina Community Theatre, located at 303
East Iron Avenue, the Smoky Hill Museum, located at 211 West Iron Avenue, and the portion of
Memorial Hall leased to Community Access Television of Salina, located at 410 W. Ash, at such
times and in such places as approved by the rules and regulations adopted for the operation of the
Salina Bicentennial Center, the Salina Community Theatre, the Smoky Hill Museum and that
portion of Memorial Hall leased to Community Access Television of Salina, respectively.
(2) Only in association with a special event approved by the city manager, with or without
conditions, based upon the information contained in a written application on a form provided
by the city and consideration on the basis of criteria established by resolution of the governing
body, it shall be lawful to drink or consume alcoholic liquor within the boundaries of Jerry
Ivey Park, Bill Burke Park, the East Crawford Recreational Area, the Municipal Golf Course,
and those areas within the Lee District owned by the city and not requiring a special event
temporary permit pursuant to Section 5-24.
(Code 1966, § 6-25; Ord. No. 88-9259, § 1, 6-27-88; Ord. No. 95-9706, § 1, 9-25-95; Ord. No. 96-9767, § 1, 11-18-96; Ord. No. 12-
10562, § 3, 8-27-12)
Sec. 5-26. Open saloons prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to own, maintain, operate or conduct either directly or indirectly, an
open saloon, within the corporate limits of the city. For the purposes of this section the words "open
saloon" means any place, public or private, where alcoholic liquor is sold or offered for sale or kept for
sale by the drink or in any quantity of less than two hundred (200) milliliters (6.8 fluid ounces) or sold
or offered or kept for sale for consumption on the premises where sold, but does not include any club
licensed pursuant to K.S.A. article 26 of chapter 41. Any person violating the provisions of this section
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not
more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days.
(Code 1966, § 6-23)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-803.
Secs. 5-27--5-35. Reserved.
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Sec. 5-36. State retailer's license required.
No alcoholic liquor shall be sold at retail by any person within the corporate limits of the city unless
such persons shall be licensed therefore under the provisions of the Kansas Liquor Control Act, being
K.S.A. Chapter 41, Articles 1 through 11.
(Code 1966, § 6-4)
Sec. 5-37. State retailer's license prerequisite to city license.
A holder of a license for the retail sale of alcoholic liquors by the package in the city, issued by the state.
director of alcoholic beverage control, shall present such license when applying to pay the license tax
levied in section 5-38 and the tax shall be received and receipt issued for the period covered by the
state.license by the city clerk.
(Code 1966, § 6-5)
Sec. 5-38. Retailer’s license tax levied.
(a) Occupation or License Tax. There is hereby levied a biennial occupation or license tax on each
retailer of alcoholic liquor (including beer containing more than three and two-tenths (3.2) percent of
alcohol by weight) for consumption off the premises (sales in original package only) in the sum of
six hundred dollars ($600.00) in the city, who has a retailer’s license issued by the state. director of
alcoholic beverage control, which tax shall be paid before business is begun under an original state.
license and within ten (10) days after any renewal of a state. license.
(b) Installment Payments. The applicant may elect to pay the biennial occupation or license tax in two
installments in accordance with K.S.A. 41-317 as amended. Refunds of the tax due to an un-used
portion of the second year of the state license may be provided in accordance with K.S.A. 41-326 as
amended.
(Code 1966, § 6-3; Ord. No. 10-10574, § 1, 10-4-10)
State law references: Authority to levy retailer's license tax, K.S.A. 41-310.
Sec. 5-39. Penalty for failure to have city retailer's license.
Any person having a state. license to retail alcoholic liquor by the package who shall fail to pay the
license tax levied by section 5-38 and within the time prescribed shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined
not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each day's violation; provided, that nothing herein shall
be construed to prohibit the city from collecting the occupation tax by any procedure authorized by law.
(Code 1966, § 6-6)
Secs. 5-40--5-50. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. RESERVED4
Secs. 5-51--5-65. Reserved.
3 Cross references: Licenses generally, Ch. 20. State law references: Licensing of alcoholic liquor, K.S.A.
4 Editor’s Note: Former Division 3 pertained to distributor’s licenses. Division repealed by Ord. No. 10-10574. Cross references: Licenses generally, Ch.
20. State law references: Licensing of alcoholic liquor, K.S.A. 41-301 et seq.
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ARTICLE III. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES5
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 5-66. Definitions.
As used in this article, the words and phrases herein defined shall have the following meanings unless
the context otherwise requires:
(1) Cereal malt beverages means any fermented but undistilled liquor brewed or made from malt or
from a mixture of malt/or malt substitute, but does not include any such liquor which is more than
three and two-tenths (3.2) percent alcohol by weight.
(2) Licensee is a person who has a license as herein required.
(3) Place of business shall mean any place at which cereal malt beverages are sold.
(4) Retailer means any person who sells or offers for sale any cereal malt beverage for use or
consumption and not for resale in any form.
(5) Special event CMB retailers’ permit is a permit issued to pursuant to K.S.A. 41-2703(e) and this
article that allows the permit holder to offer for sale, sell and serve cereal malt beverage for
consumption on unpermitted premises, which may be open to the public.
(6) Wholesaler or Distributor shall mean individuals, firms, copartnerships, corporations and associations
which well or offer for sale any beverage referred to in this article, to persons, copartnerships,
corporations and associations authorized by this article to sell cereal malt beverages at retail.
(Code 1966, § 6-35; Ord. No. 85-9087, § 1, 8-12-85; Ord. No. 11-10617, § 1, 9-12-11; Ord. No. 12-10562, §, 4, 8-27-12 )
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2. State law references: Similar definitions, K.S.A. 41-2701.
Sec. 5-67. Hours, days, sales and consumption prohibited.
No cereal malt beverages may be sold, or may be consumed in any licensed premises open to the public,
between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. or on Sunday.
(Code 1966, § 6-48; Ord. No. 94-9661, § 2, 10-24-94)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2704.
Sec. 5-68. Consuming in public streets.
Within the corporate limits of the city, it shall be unlawful to drink or consume cereal malt beverages
upon the public streets, alleys, roadways or highways, or inside any vehicle while upon the public
streets, alleys, roads or highways, except:
Only in association with and subject to the requirements of an approved special event CMB retailer’s
permit issued pursuant to this Article and all other applicable laws, it shall be lawful to drink or
consume cereal malt beverages within the boundaries of an approved cereal malt beverage special
event located upon public streets, alleys, roadways or highways; provided, however, no alcoholic
liquor may be consumed inside vehicles while on public streets, alleys, roads or highways at any
such special event .
(Code 1966, § 6-49; Ord. No. 12-10562, § 5, 8-27-12)
Cross references: Consumption of alcoholic liquor in public places, § 5-24; streets, sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 35.
5 Cross references: Cereal malt beverage licenses, App. A, Charter ord. no. 10. State law references: Cereal malt beverages, K.S.A. 41-2701 et seq.
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Sec. 5-69. Place of business to be open to public and police.
A place of business in which cereal malt beverages are sold shall be open to the public and to the police at all
times during business hours; provided that a premises licensed as a club under a license issued by the state.
director of alcoholic beverage control need only be open to the police.
(Code 1966, § 6-51)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2704.
Sec. 5-70. Possessing alcoholic liquor in premises.
No person shall have any alcoholic liquor in such person’s possession while in a place of business, unless the
premises are currently licensed as a club or drinking establishment pursuant to the club and drinking
establishment act.
(Code 1966, § 6-52; Ord. No. 12-10562, § 6, 8-27-12)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2704
Sec. 5-71. Sale of cereal malt beverages on licensed premises.
Cereal malt beverages may be sold on premises which are licensed pursuant to both the cereal malt
beverage act and the club and drinking establishment act at any time when alcoholic liquor is allowed by
law to be served on the premises.
(Code 1966, § 6-53; Ord. No. 85-9087, § 2, 8-12-85; Ord. No. 85-9098, § 1, 9-23-85; Ord. No. 12-10562, § 7, 8-27-12)
Editor’s Note: Former 5-71 pertained to furnishing to persons under legal age was repealed by Ord. No. 10-10574. Cross references: Minors generally,
Ch. 21. State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2074
Sec. 5-72. Misrepresenting age.
No person under the legal age for consumption of cereal malt beverage shall represent that he or she is of
said age for the purpose of asking for, purchasing or obtaining by any means any cereal malt beverage from
any person.
(Code 1966, § 6-54; Ord. No. 85-9087, § 3, 8-12-85)
Cross references: Minors generally, Ch. 21. State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2704.
Editor's note: Ord. No. 94-9641, § 3, adopted Aug. 1, 1994, repealed § 5-72.1, pertaining to possession of a cereal malt beverage by a person under legal
age for consumption as derived from Ord. No. 85-9098, § 2, adopted Sept. 23, 1985.
Sec. 5-73. Loitering by persons under legal age.
No person under the legal age for consumption of cereal malt beverage shall enter into or loiter about any
place of business selling cereal malt beverages; such restrictions shall not apply to the premises of a retailer
who sells cereal malt beverages for consumption off his premises only, or to places where the major income
is from the sale of food for consumption on the premises, or a premise for which a bowling alley license has
been issued by the city for the current year, or the Salina Bicentennial Center.
(Code 1966, § 6-53; Ord. No. 85-9087, § 4, 8-12-85)
Cross references: Minors generally, Ch. 21.
Sec. 5-74. Committing act that is grounds for revocation prohibited.
It is hereby made unlawful for any person to commit any act which is made a cause for the revocation of any
license under this article.
(Code 1966, § 6-57)
Sec. 5-75. Intoxication and disorderly conduct.
No licensee shall sell or use or give away or permit the sale or use or giving away within or upon such
licensed premises by any person, of any intoxicating liquor of any kind, nor shall such licensee permit
any intoxicated person to be or remain upon any such licensed premises, or permit any disorderly
conduct in such premises, at any time, and the presence of any intoxicated person in or upon any such
licensed premises, or the existence of any disorderly conduct by any persons in or upon the premises, at
any time, shall be deemed to be conclusive evidence that such intoxicated person is there, or that such
disorderly conduct exists, with the permission of such licensee.
(Code 1966, § 6-63)
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Sec. 5-76. Licensee responsible for acts of employees.
Every person to whom any license is issued under this article shall be responsible for the acts and conduct of
all persons engaged in managing, conducting or carrying on such licensed business and for the acts and
conduct of all employees engaged in carrying on such business and the violation by any such persons shall be
deemed the act of the licensee for all of the purposes of this article.
(Code 1966, § 6-65)
Sec. 5-77. General cleanliness and sanitation.
Every place of business licensed under this article and all equipment used in connection with the sale of
cereal malt beverages and all persons employed in such places of business shall be kept in a clean and
sanitary condition and no person shall be employed in or about such business place who is not in good health
or who is afflicted with or suffering from any infectious or contagious disease.
(Code 1966, § 6-66)
Sec. 5-78. Inspection of premises.
All premises where any business is conducted under any license issued pursuant to this article shall be open for
inspection by police officers of the city at all times, and every person to whom any such license is issued and
every employee of such person shall disclose to any officer of the city, upon demand, all information relating to
the source of supply of the beverage sold by him or in his possession, when and from whom the same was
purchased and any other information pertaining to the same which may be required by any such officer.
(Code 1966, § 6-62)
Sec. 5-79. Samples for analysis.
Every licensee shall, upon demand of any police officer or any other officer of the city, furnish to any such
officer without compensation at least two (2) samples of each and every kind of character of beverage which
is in the possession of any such licensee in any such place of business for the purpose of examining and
testing the same.
(Code 1966, § 6-60)
Sec. 5-80. Wholesalers, distributors to be licensed by state..
It shall be unlawful for any wholesaler or distributor, his or its agents or employees, to sell or deliver cereal malt
beverages within this city to persons authorized under this article to sell the same within the city unless such
wholesaler or distributor has first secured a license from the director of revenue of the state
. authorizing such sales.
(Code 1966, § 6-68)
Sec. 5-81. Restrictions as to brewers, manufacturers, distributors, agents and wholesalers.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any brewer or brewers to sell, deliver or distribute cereal malt beverages or malt
products in the state except to a licensed wholesaler of such.
(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection (b), no manufacturer, distributor, agent or
wholesaler shall:
a. Directly or indirectly sell, supply, furnish, give, pay for, loan or lease any furnishings,
fixture or equipment on the premises of a place of business of a retailer;
b. Directly or indirectly pay for any retailer's license or advance, furnish, lend or give money
for payment of such license;
c. Purchase or become the owner of any note, mortgage or other evidence of indebtedness of
a retailer or any form of security therefor;
d. Directly or indirectly be interested in the ownership, conduct or operation of the business of
any retailers; or
e. Be directly or indirectly interested in or owner, part owner, lessee or lessor of any premises
upon which cereal malt beverages are sold at retail.
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(2) A distributor, agent or wholesaler may sell tapping and dispensing equipment, as defined by rules
and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, at not less than the cost paid for such equipment
by the distributor, agent or wholesaler. The terms of any such sale shall comply with the provisions
of K.S.A. 41-2706. Such sales shall not be subject to any repurchase agreement.
(c) No manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler shall, directly or indirectly or through a subsidiary or affiliate,
or by any officer, director or firm of such manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler, furnish, give, lend or
rent any interior decorations other than signs, costing in the aggregate more than one hundred dollars
($100.00) in any one (1) calendar year for use in or about or in connection with any one (1)
establishment on which products of the manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler are sold.
(d) No person engaged in the business of manufacturing, distributing or wholesaling cereal malt beverages
shall, directly or indirectly, pay for or advance, furnish or lend money for the payment of any license for
another.
(e) Any licensee who shall permit or assent, or be a party in any way to any violation or infringement of the
provisions of this section, shall be deemed guilty of a violation of this act, and any money loaned
contrary to a provision of this article shall not be recovered back, or any note, mortgage or other
evidence of indebtedness, or security, or any lease or contract obtained or made contrary to this article
shall be unenforceable and void.
(f) No wholesaler or distributor shall sell any cereal malt beverage to any person who has not secured a license
as provided for in this article and no wholesaler or distributor shall sell any cereal malt beverage to any
retailer located outside the geographic area designated in the wholesaler's or distributor's application for a
license pursuant to K.S.A. 79-3837, and any amendments thereto, except that if any wholesaler or distributor
shall refuse to sell any cereal malt beverage or provide service in connection therewith to any retailer located
within such wholesaler's or distributor's geographic territory, it shall be lawful for any other wholesaler or
distributor to sell any such cereal malt beverage to such retailer.
(g) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection (g), no brewer or breweries shall directly or
indirectly or through a subsidiary or affiliate, or by any officer, director or firm of such brewer or breweries:
a. Furnish, give or lend money for the payment of any license for any wholesaler for the payment
of any license for any wholesaler in the state.;
b. Have or own any financial interest directly or indirectly in the ownership, conduct or operation
of the business of any wholesaler in the state.;
c. Be directly or indirectly interested in or owner, part owner, lessee or lessor of any premises
upon which cereal malt beverages are sold at wholesale; or
d. Engage in the wholesale distribution of cereal malt beverages or malt products in the state.
(2) Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit brewers from making sale and deliveries of cereal malt
beverages or malt products to licensed wholesalers in the state or to a branch, subsidiary or affiliate
located in the state, from which, on or before January 14, 1947, it had been dispensing at wholesale
cereal malt beverage or malt products and for which it holds, directly or indirectly, a license and pays
a license tax as provided for in K.S.A. 79-3837 and any amendments thereto.
(h) Nothing contained in this section shall make it unlawful for any person to be a member of a club licensed
as such by the director of alcoholic beverage control nor shall membership in such a club by any person
constitute a disqualification of any person for any license under this article.
(Code 1966, § 6-67)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2705.
Secs. 5-82--5-90. Reserved.
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Sec. 5-91. Required.
(a) No person shall sell any cereal malt beverage at retail without first having secured:
(1) a license for each place of business which such person desires to operate within the corporate limits
of the city, as herein provided and a person having only a license to sell at retail cereal malt
beverages as a retailer for consumption off the premises as designated in this article shall not sell
any such beverage in any other manner, and a person having only a license to sell cereal malt
beverages as a general retailer shall not sell any such beverage in any other manner than that
covered by such license; provided, that a general retailer may also secure a license as a retailer for
consumption off the premises on complying with the requirements of this article and securing an
additional license as a retailer for consumption off the premises; or
(2) a special event CMB retailers’ permit which shall allow the permit holder to offer for sale, sell and
serve cereal malt beverage for consumption on unpermitted premises, which may be open to the
public, subject to the following:
a. A special event retailers’ permit shall specify the premises for which the permit is issued;
b. A special event retailers’ permit shall be issued for lesser of the duration of the special event or
three (3) consecutive days, excluding Sundays, the dates and hours of which shall be specified in
the permit; and
c. A special event retailers’ permit shall not be transferable or assignable.
(b) A special event retailers’ permit holder shall not be subject to the provisions of the beer and cereal malt
beverage keg registration act, K.S.A. 41-2901 et seq., and amendments thereto.
(c) For the purpose of this division, the term “retail license” shall refer to both a retail license and a special
event retailers’ permit.
(d) A special event retailers’ permit shall be issued by the city manager, with or without conditions, based
upon the information contained in a written application on a form provided by the city and
consideration on the basis of criteria established by resolution of the governing body.
(Code 1966, § 6-36; Ord. No. 11-10617, § 2, 9-12-11; Ord. No. 12-10652, § 8, 8-27-12)
Sec. 5-92. Application.
(a) Any person desiring a retail license shall make application to the board of commissioners and accompany the
application with the required license fee for each place of business for which the person desires the license.
The application shall be verified, and upon a form prepared by the attorney general of the state and shall
contain such information as the board of commissioners may require which shall include the following:
(1) The name and residence of the applicant and how long he has resided within the state;
(2) The particular place for which a license is desired;
(3) The name of the owner of the premises upon which the place of business is located;
(4) A statement that the applicant is a citizen of the United States and not less than twenty-one (21)
years of age and that he has not within two (2) years immediately preceding the date of making
application been convicted of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude, drunkenness, driving
a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or the violation of any other
intoxicating liquor law of any state or of the United States.
(b) Each application, in case the applicant is a corporation, shall be accompanied by affidavits executed by each
officer, director and stockholder owning in the aggregate more than twenty-five (25) percent of the
corporation's stock, and of the manager of such business, containing the same information as hereinabove
6 *Cross references: Licenses generally, Ch. 20. State law references: Retailers' licenses, K.S.A. 41-2702
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required of an individual applicant, and in case the applicant is a partnership, firm or association, the
application shall be accompanied by affidavits duly executed by each member of such firm, copartnership or
association, and of the manager of such business, containing the same information.
(Code 1966, § 6-39)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2702.
Sec. 5-93. Fees.
(a) License fees under this division shall be prescribed in section 2-2.
(b) The full amount of the retail license fee shall be required regardless of the time of the year in which the
application for a license hereunder is made and the licensee shall only be authorized to operate under the
license for the remainder of the calendar year in which the license is issued.
(Code 1966, §§ 6-37, 6-38)
Cross references: Authority to establish license fees, App. A, Charter ord. no. 10. State law references: Authority for license fees, K.S.A. 41-2702.
Sec. 5-94. Persons Not Entitled to a Retail License.
(a) No retail license required by this division shall be issued to:
(1) Residency. A person who is not a resident of the county and who has not been a resident in good faith of
the State of Kansas for at least one (1) year prior to the application and a resident of the county for at
least six (6) months prior to the application;
(2) Good character and reputation. A person who is not of good character and reputation in the community
in which he resides;
(3) Citizenship. A person who is not a citizen of the United States;
(4) Criminal record. A person who within two (2) years immediately preceding the date of application approval
has been convicted of, released from incarceration for, or released from probation or parole for a felony, any
crime involving moral turpitude, drunkenness, driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of
intoxicating liquor, or violation of any other intoxicating liquor law of any state or of the United States;
(5) Partnership. A partnership, unless one of the partners is a resident of the county, and unless all the
members of such partnership shall otherwise be qualified to obtain a license;
(6) Corporation. A corporation, if any manager, officer or director thereof or any stockholder owning in the
aggregate more than twenty-five (25) percent of the stock of such corporation, would be ineligible to
receive a license hereunder for any reason other than citizenship and residency requirements;
(7) Manager or agent. A person whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent unless the
manager or agent possesses the same qualifications required by the licensee.
(8) Spouse ineligible. A person whose spouse would be ineligible to receive a retailer’s license for any
reason other than citizenship, residence requirements, or age, except that this subsection shall not apply
to a renewal license.
(9) Spouse convicted of a crime. A person whose spouse has been convicted of a felony or other crime
which would disqualify a person from licensure under this section and such felony or other crime was
committed during the time that the spouse held a license under this act.
(b) After examination of an application for a retailer’s license, the board of commissioners may deny a license
to a person, partnership, or corporation if any manager, officer, or director thereof, or any stockholder
owning in the aggregate more than 25% of the stock of such corporation, has been an officer, manager,
director, or a stockholder owning in the aggregate more than 25% of the stock, of a corporation which has:
(1) Had a retailer’s license revoked under K.S.A. 41-2708, and amendments thereto; or
(2) Been convicted of a violation of the club and drinking establishment act or the cereal malt beverage
laws of this state.
The board of commissioners delegates to the city manager the authority to grant or deny a cereal malt
beverage license consistent with the criteria specified in Sec. 5-102(e).
(Code 1966, § 6-42; Ord. No. 10-10535, § 1, 3-1-10)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2703.
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Sec. 5-95. Prohibited in prohibited zone.
No retail license shall be issued for a place of business located or to be located in a zone where such
place of business is prohibited under the zoning ordinance.
(Code 1966, § 6-43)
Sec. 5-96. Examination; investigation; issuance.
If the application for a retail license is in the proper form and is accompanied by cash in the amount of
the license fee, the approval of the zoning official, the health department and the chief of police, the city
clerk shall approve the license and issue a retail license to the applicant. After approving the application
the city clerk shall advise the board of commissioners of the action taken on the application.
(Code 1966, §§ 6-40, 6-41; Ord. No. 83-8981, § 1, 11-14-83)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2703.
Sec. 5-97. Journal to show action on retail license application.
The journal of the board of commissioners shall show the action taken on an application for a retail
license hereunder.
(Code 1966, § 6-44)
Sec. 5-98. Application constitutes acceptance of regulations.
Every person shall by his application for a license under this division and by the acceptance thereof
when issued, be deemed to have specifically agreed to abide by and to be bound by all of the rules,
regulations and provisions set forth in this article and by all other ordinances relating to and regulating
any such business and the manner of sale of any such beverages.
(Code 1966, § 6-64)
Sec. 5-99. Transferability.
(a) The retail license required by this division shall not be transferable under any circumstances from
one person to another or from or to any firm, copartnership, corporation or association.
(b) The retail license required by this division shall apply only to the premises described in the
application and in the license issued thereon, and only one location shall be so described in each
license. After such retail license has been granted for a particular premises, the license may not be
transferred by the same licensee from one location to another until the city clerk shall upon being
authorized by the board of commissioners endorse upon the license permission to transfer the same
to another location, but in order to obtain such permission the retail licensee shall file an application
for retail license, which shall be subject to examination and investigation the same as if it were a
new application and a statement under oath which shall show that the premises to which removal is
to be made comply in all respects with the requirements of this act. No such removal shall be made
by any licensee until his license has been endorsed to that effect by the city clerk.
(c) A retail license to sell cereal malt beverages shall be purely a personal privilege, expiring on the
thirty-first day of December in the year issued, unless sooner suspended or revoked, as in this act
provided, and shall not constitute property, nor shall it be subject to attachment, garnishment, or
execution, nor shall it be alienable or transferable, voluntarily or involuntarily, except as stated in
subsections (a) and (b) above, or subject to being encumbered or hypothecated. Such license shall
not descend by the laws of testate or interstate succession, but it shall cease or expire upon the death
of the licensee.
(d) Whenever an application is made for a retail license to be issued to a particular premise upon which
there is a current valid license, the current retail license shall be delivered to the city clerk and the city
clerk shall cancel the same upon the records of the city as of the date of issuance of the new license.
(Code 1966, § 6-45)
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Sec. 5-100. Posting.
The retail license required by this division shall be kept posted in a conspicuous place in the place of business.
(Code 1966, § 6-46)
Sec. 5-101. Contents of retail license.
The license shall state the name of the licensee, the location of the place of business for which the
license is issued and the calendar year for which it is issued, and that it is subject to revocation in the
manner provided by law and by this division.
(Code 1966, § 6-47)
Sec. 5-102. License Review; Revocation, Suspension Procedure; Initial Appeal.
(a) In accordance with K.S.A. 41-2708, the board of commissioners may cause to be revoked or
suspended a cereal malt beverage license for the reasons set forth herein. The board of
commissioners delegates to the city manager the authority to revoke or suspend a cereal malt
beverage license consistent with the criteria specified in subparagraph (e). The suspension period
shall be for a period not less than seven (7), but no more than thirty (30) calendar days. The city
manager may, upon five (5) days’ notice to a retailer of cereal malt beverages licensed under this
division, conduct a hearing to determine whether to revoke or suspend such license for any one of
the following reasons:
(1) The licensee has violated the provisions of K.S.A. 41-2701 et seq., or this article and amendments
thereto, or any other ordinance of the city prescribing rules or regulations relating to cereal malt
beverages as herein defined;
(2) Drunkenness of the licensee or permitting any intoxicated person to remain in or upon the licensee’s
place of business;
(3) The sale of cereal malt beverages to any person under the legal age for consumption of cereal malt
beverage;
(4) Permitting any person to mix drinks with materials purchased in or upon the place of business or
brought in for that purpose;
(5) The sale or possession of, or permitting any person to use or consume on the licensed premises, any
alcoholic liquor;
(6) The licensee has been convicted of a violation of the beer and cereal malt beverage keg registration
act;
(7) The failure to display in a prominent place at or near the entrances to the place of business signs stating
that no person under the legal age for consumption of cereal malt beverage shall be permitted on the
premises; provided however, this reason shall not apply to the premises of a retailer who sells cereal malt
beverages for consumption off the premises only, or to places where the major income is from the sale of
food for consumption on the premises, or a premise for which a bowling alley license has been issued by
the city for the current year, or the Salina Bicentennial Center.
(b) In accordance with K.S.A. 41-2708, the board of commissioners shall revoke or suspend a cereal
malt beverage license for the reasons set forth herein. The board of commissioners delegates to the
city manager the authority to revoke or suspend a cereal malt beverage license consistently with the
criteria specified in subparagraph (e). The suspension period shall be for a period not less than seven
(7), but no more than thirty (30) calendar days. The city manager shall, upon five (5) days’ notice to
a retailer of cereal malt beverages licensed under this division, conduct a hearing to determine
whether to revoke or suspend such license for any one of the following reasons:
(1) The licensee has fraudulently obtained the license by giving false information in the application
therefore;
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(2) The licensee has become ineligible to obtain a license;
(3) The nonpayment of any license fees;
(4) Permitting any gambling in or upon the licensee’s place of business;
(5) The employment of persons under eighteen (18) years of age in dispensing or selling cereal malt
beverages;
(6) The employment or continuation in employment of a person in connection with the sale, serving or
dispensing of cereal malt beverages if the licensee knows such person has been, within the
preceding two years, adjudged guilty of a felony or of any violation of the intoxicating liquor laws
of this state, another state or the United States, including laws pertaining to the operation or
attempted operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs; or
(7) There has been a violation of K.S.A. 21-4106 or 21-4107, and amendments thereto, in or upon
the licensee’s place of business.
(c) The provisions of paragraphs (a)(4) and (a)(5) shall not apply if the place of business or premises
also are currently licensed as a club or drinking establishment pursuant to the club and drinking
establishment act.
(d) A licensee shall be deemed to be responsible for any act or conduct of any employee on the premises
that is in violation of state. law or of the ordinances of the city, if such licensee knew or should have
known or had actual or constructive knowledge of such unlawful act or conduct of such employee,
and as such the unlawful act of conduct of such employee can be attributed to the licensee for
purposes of considering whether to revoke or suspend a license issued under this division.
(e) In determining whether to revoke or suspend the license or in determining the length of a
suspension, the city manager shall consider the facts as presented, together with any matters of
mitigation, extenuation, and aggravation, including but not limited to:
(1) The number of past violations during the preceding three (3) years from the most recent alleged
violation;
(2) Whether the violation was committed by the licensee, owner, manager or employee;
(3) Whether the licensee, owner, or management took steps to avoid the violation, including but not
limited to, training and disciplinary policies and practices.
(f) The determination of any of the acts or omissions listed in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section and
the resulting status of the license shall be made by the city manager. The city manager shall render a
written decision citing the reasons for such decision within thirty (30) days after the hearing.
(g) Within twenty (20) days after any decision of the city manager revoking or suspending any license,
the licensee may appeal the city manager’s decision to the board of commissioners by filing a
written appeal with the city clerk. Upon receiving a written appeal, the board of commissioners shall
review the findings and reasons for the decision of the city manager and conduct further hearings if
it deems necessary. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the written notice of appeal, the board of
commissioners shall issue an order upholding, reversing, or modifying the decision of the city
manager. Any appeal taken from an order of the city manager suspending or revoking a license shall
not suspend the city manager’s decision to suspend
(Code 1966, § 6-56; Ord. No. 85-9087, § 5, 8-12-85; Ord. No. 06-10358, § 1 9-25-06; Ord. No. 10-10535, § 2, 3-1-2010)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2708.
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Sec. 5-103. Appeal from revocation.
Within twenty (20) days after the order of the board of commissioners revoking or suspending any
license, the licensee may appeal to the district court of the county, and the district court shall proceed to
hear such appeal as though such court had original jurisdiction of the matter. Any appeal taken from an
order revoking or suspending any such license shall not suspend the order of revocation or suspension
during the pendency of the appeal.
(Code 1966, § 6-58)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2708.
Secs. 5-104--5-115. Reserved.
Editor’s note: Ord. 10-10535 repeals § 5-104 pertaining to relicensing after revocation. State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2708.
ARTICLE IV. PRIVATE CLUBS AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS7
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 5-116. Definitions.
The following words and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings respectively
ascribed to them:
(a) Alcohol means the product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether rectified or diluted,
whatever its origin, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol but does not include denatured alcohol
or wood alcohol.
(b) Alcoholic liquor means alcohol, spirits, wine, beer and every liquid or solid, patented or not,
containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer and capable of being consumed as a beverage by a
human being, but shall not include any cereal malt beverage.
(c) Beer means a beverage, containing more than 3.2% alcohol by weight, obtained by alcoholic
fermentation of an infusion or concoction of barley, or other grain, malt and hops in water and
includes beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and similar beverages having such alcoholic content.
(d) Cereal malt beverage has the meaning provided by K.S.A. 41-2701, and amendments thereto.
(e) Club has the meaning provided by K.S.A. 41-2601, and amendments thereto.
(f) Domestic beer means beer which contains not more than 8% alcohol by weight and which is
manufactured in this state.
(g) Domestic fortified wine means wine which contains more than 14%, but not more than 20%
alcohol by volume and which is manufactured in this state without rectification.
(h) Domestic table wine means wine which contains not more than 14% alcohol by volume and
which is manufactured without rectification or fortification in this state.
(i) Drinking establishment has the meaning provided by K.S.A. 41-2601 and amendments thereto.
(j) Minor means any person under 21 years of age.
(k) Municipal Corporation means the governing body of any county or city.
7 Editor’s Note: Division 3 of this Article was incorporated into Division 1 and 2 by Ordinance No. 10-10574. *State law references: Licensing and
regulation of clubs, K.S.A. 41-2601 et seq.
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(l) Original package means any bottle, flask, jug, can, cask, barrel, keg, hogshead or other
receptacle or container whatsoever, used, corked or capped, sealed and labeled by the
manufacturer of alcoholic liquor, to contain and to convey any alcoholic liquor. Original
container does not include a sleeve.
(m) Person means any natural person, firm, corporation, partnership, trust or association.
(n) Restaurant means a licensed food service establishment, as defined by K.S.A. 36-501 and
amendments thereto, which, as determined by the director, derives not less than fifty percent of
its gross receipts in each calendar year from the sale of food for consumption on the club
premises.
(o) Sale means any transfer, exchange or barter in any manner or by any means whatsoever for a
consideration and includes all sales made by any person, whether principal, proprietor, agent,
servant or employee.
(p) Salesperson means any natural person who:
(1) Procures or seeks to procure an order, bargain, contract or agreement for the sale of
alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage; or
(2) is engaged in promoting the sale of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage, or in promoting
the business of any person, firm or corporation engaged in the manufacturing and selling of
alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage, whether the seller resides within the state of Kansas
and sells to licensed buyers within the state of Kansas., or whether the seller resides without
the state of Kansas and sells to licensed buyers within the state of Kansas..
(q) (1) Sell at retail and sale at retail refer to and mean sales for use or consumption and not for
resale in any form and sales to clubs, licensed drinking establishments, licensed caterers
or holders of temporary permits.
(2) Sell at retail and sale at retail do not refer to or mean sales by a distributor, a
microbrewery, a farm winery, a licensed club, a licensed drinking establishment, a
licensed caterer or a holder of a temporary permit.
(r) To sell includes to solicit or receive an order for, to keep or expose for sale and to keep with
intent to sell.
(s) Spirits means any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed with water or
other substance in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin or other spirituous liquors,
and such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise mixed with alcohol or other substances.
(t) Supplier means a manufacturer of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage or an agent of such
manufacturer, other than a salesperson.
(u) Wine means any alcoholic beverage obtained by the normal alcoholic fermentation of the juice
of sound, ripe grapes, fruits, berries or other agricultural products, including such beverages
containing added alcohol or spirits or containing sugar added for the purpose of correcting
natural deficiencies.
(Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2. State law references: Similar definitions, K.S.A. 41-2601.
Sec. 5-117. Class "A" club.
A class "A" club shall be a premises owned or leased and operated by a corporation, partnership,
business trust, or association for the exclusive use of the corporate stockholders, partners, trust
beneficiaries or associates (hereinafter referred to as members), their families and invited and
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accompanied guests, and which is not operated for a profit other than such as would accrue to the entire
membership. A corporation, partnership, business, trust, or association not operated for a profit, for the
purposes of the definition of a class "A" club shall only include such a corporation, partnership, business
trust, or association which has been determined by the state director of alcoholic beverage control to be a
bona fide nonprofit social, fraternal or war veterans club.
(Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2601.
Sec. 5-118. Class "B" club.
A class "B" club shall consist of a premises operated for profit by a corporation, partnership or
individual, known as the management, to which premises the management allows persons, known as
members, to resort for the consumption of food or alcoholic beverages and for entertainment. As a
prerequisite for attaining membership the management must screen the applicants for good moral
character. No membership may be granted within ten (10) days of the application therefore. Each
membership must be renewable annually upon payment of the annual dues of at least ten dollars
($10.00); provided, however, any class "B" club located on the premises of a hotel as defined in K.S.A.
36-501 may establish rules whereby guests registered at the hotel, who are not residents of the county in
which the club is located, may file application for temporary membership in the club, which
membership, if granted, shall only be valid for the period of time they are a bona fide registered guest at
the hotel. Such temporary membership shall not be subject to the waiting period or dues requirement
contained in this section.
(Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2601
Sec. 5-119. Consumption of alcoholic liquor authorized.
(a) The consumption of alcoholic liquor by any person twenty-one (21) years of age or over shall be
authorized in this city:
(1) Upon private property by those occupying such private property as an owner or as the lessee
of an owner and by the guests of the owner or lessee provided that no charge is made by the
owner or lessee for the serving or mixing of any drink or drinks of alcoholic liquor or for any
substance comixed with any alcoholic liquor; and if no sale of alcoholic liquor in violation of
K.S.A. 41-803 takes place on such private property;
(2) At a club or drinking establishment licensed by the City and by the state alcoholic beverage
control board;
(3) In a lodging room of any hotel, motel or boarding house by the occupant of the lodging room
or the occupant's guests provided the occupant is not engaged in a sale of liquor in violation
of K.S.A. 41-803; and if the occupant makes no charge for serving or mixing any drink or
drinks of alcoholic liquor, or for any substance comixed with any alcoholic liquor;
(4) In a private dining room of a hotel, motel or restaurant when the dining room is rented or
made available on a special occasion to an individual or organization for a private party and
if no sale or alcoholic liquor in violation of K.S.A. 41-803 takes place at the private party.
(b) The consumption of alcoholic liquor at any place other than that provided in this section shall be
deemed to be the consumption of alcoholic liquor in a place in which the general public has access.
(Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2602, 41-2603
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Sec. 5-120. Responsibility for violations on property; abatement.
(a) Any person allowing consumption of alcoholic liquor in violation of this article on any property
owned, leased or otherwise under his control shall, upon conviction, be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor.
(b) The property on which the violation takes place is declared to be a common nuisance and as such is
subject to abatement as provided for any other liquor nuisance in K.S.A. 41-805
(Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2604
Sec. 5-121. Regulations governing licensee.
(a) It shall be unlawful for a club or drinking establishment licensee:
(1) To employ any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years in connection with the
dispensing, of alcoholic liquor or the mixing of drinks containing alcoholic liquor;
(2) To employ knowingly or continue in employment any person in connection with the dispensing
or serving of alcoholic liquor or the mixing of drinks containing alcoholic liquor who has been
adjudged guilty of a felony or of any crime involving a morals charge in this or any other state,
or of the United States. For the purposes of this subsection, the term "morals charge" shall
include those charges involving prostitution, procuring any person, soliciting of a child under
eighteen (18) for any immoral act involving sex, possession or sale of narcotics, marijuana,
amphetamines or barbiturates, rape, incest, gambling, illegal cohabitation, adultery, bigamy, or
crimes against nature;
(3) To employ knowingly or to continue in employment any person in connection with the
dispensing or serving of alcoholic liquor or the mixing of drinks containing alcoholic liquor who
has been adjudged guilty of a violation of any intoxicating liquor law of this or any other state, or
of the United States, during the two (2) year period immediately following such adjudging;
(4) In the case of a club, to fail to maintain at the licensed premises a current list of all club
members and their residence addresses; or to refuse to allow the city attorney or any authorized
agents or any police or peace officer to inspect the current list of the members of the club;
(5) To purchase alcoholic liquor from any person except from a person holding a valid license to
sell alcoholic liquor at retail.
(6) Permit any employee of the licensee who is under the age of 21 years of age to work on the
premises where alcoholic liquor is sold by such licensee at any time when not under the on-
premises supervision of either the licensee, or an employee who is 21 years of age or over;
(7) Employ any person under the age of 18 years of age in connection with the serving of alcoholic
liquor.
(b) Cereal malt beverages may be sold on premises licensed for the retail sale of cereal malt beverages
for on-premises consumption at any time when alcoholic liquor is allowed by law to be served on the
premises.
(Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2610
Sec. 5-122. Right of inspection by city.
The right of immediate entry to and inspection of any premises licensed as a club or drinking
establishment, or any premises subject to the control of any licensee, by any duly authorized officer or
agent of the City, or by any law enforcement officer, shall be a condition on which every license is
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issued, and the application for, and acceptance of, any license shall conclusively be deemed to be the
consent of the applicant and licensee to such immediate entry and inspection. Such right of immediate
entry and inspection shall be at any time when the premises are occupied and is not limited to hours
when the club or drinking establishment is open for business. Such consent shall not be revocable during
the term of the license. Refusal of such entry shall be grounds for revocation of the license. The city
attorney shall immediately report such refusal to the state director of alcoholic beverage control.
(Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2613
Sec. 5-123. Hours of operation.
(a) No club or drinking establishment shall allow the serving, mixing or consumption of alcoholic
liquor on its premises between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on any day.
(b) No caterer shall allow the serving, mixing or consumption of alcoholic liquor between the hours of
2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on any day at an event catered by such caterer.
(Ord. No. 91-9476, § 1, 11-18-91)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2614
Sec. 5-124. Search of nonlicensed clubs.
The existence of any place for which a license has not been issued pursuant to this article and which
purports, or is held out to the public or to any person by the proprietors or their agents or employees, to
be a place where alcoholic liquor is sold by the individual drink, shall be deemed to be sufficient
probable cause for any judge of the district court to issue a search warrant to any law enforcement
officer of the state or a subdivision of the state for the purpose of searching such place for alcoholic
liquor being sold, possessed or consumed in violation of this act, any other law of the state or any
ordinance of a municipal subdivision of the state.
(Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
Cross references: Minors generally, Ch. 21. State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2619
Secs. 5-125--5-135. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. LICENSE8
Sec. 5-136. License required.
It shall be unlawful for any individual, firm, copartnership, corporation or association, either as
principal, officer, agent, servant or employee, to conduct, pursue, carry on and operate in the city a club
or drinking establishment without having first paid to the city clerk the license fee hereinafter provided
and having procured a license from the city. The license period shall extend for the period covered by
the state license
(Code 1966, § 6-79; Ord. No. 88-9277, § 1, 8-22-88; Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
State law references: Club license required, K.S.A. 41-2620.
Sec. 5-137. Application.
(a) Any person desiring a license or the renewal of a license under this division shall make application
to the city clerk and accompany the application with the required license fee for each place of
8 Cross references: Licenses generally, Ch. 20.
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business for which the person desires the license. The application shall be on such form and
contain such information as required by the city.
(b) All applications for new or renewal city licenses shall be submitted to the city clerk. Upon
presentation of a state license, payment of the city license fee and the license application, the city
clerk shall issue a city license for the period covered by the state license, if there are no conflicts
with any zoning or alcoholic beverage ordinances of the city and if the requirements contained in
this Article are met.
(Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10
Sec. 5-138. Applicant to have state license.
A holder of a license for a club or drinking establishment in the city issued by the state director of
alcoholic beverage control shall present such license when applying to pay the license tax levied in
section 5-139 and the tax shall be received and receipt issued for the period covered by the state. license
by the city clerk.
(Code 1966, § 6-81; Ord. No. 88-9277, § 2, 8-22-88; Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
Sec. 5-139. License tax levied.
(a) Club License Tax. There is hereby levied a biennial occupation or license tax on each operator of
a club in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00), who has a club license issued by the state
director of alcoholic beverage control, which tax shall be paid before business is begun under an
original state license and within ten (10) days after any renewal of the state license.
(b) Drinking Establishment License Tax. There is hereby levied an annual occupation or license tax in
the amount of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) on each drinking establishment located in the
city which has a drinking establishment license issued by the state director of alcoholic beverage
control, before business is begun under an original state license and within ten (10) days after any
renewal of a state license. Effective July 1, 2011, the occupation or license fee shall be bienniel in
the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) on each drinking establishment located in the city
which has a drinking establishment license issued by the state director of alcoholic beverage
control, before the business is begun under an original state license and within ten (10) days after
any renewal of a state license.
(c) Installment Payments. The applicant may elect to pay the biennial occupation or license tax in two
installments in accordance with K.S.A. 41-2606 as amended. Refunds for the second year of the
tax due to an un-used portion of the second year of the state license may be provided in accordance
with K.S.A. 41-2607 and K.S.A. 41-2629 as amended.
(Code 1966, § 6-80; Ord. No. 88-9277, § 3, 8-22-88; Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
State law references: Authority for levy of license fee, K.S.A. 41-2622.
Sec. 5-140. Restrictions barring issuance.
No club or drinking establishment license shall be issued under the provisions of this article to:
(1) An applicant for a club or drinking establishment unless the applicant meets the State of
Kansas qualifications for a club or drinking establishment as set forth in Chapter 41, of the
Kansas Statutes Annotated.
(2) To an applicant for a club or drinking establishment that is not a resident of the county.
(Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2623.
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Sec. 5-141. Reserved.
Sec. 5-142. Application to one premises.
The license provided in this division shall be issued for one (1) particular premises which shall be stated
in the application and in the license.
(Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2627.
Sec. 5-143. Transferability.
A club or drinking establishment license issued under this chapter shall be transferable only if the
following conditions are met:
(a) Ownership. The ownership must not have transferred from one (1) person to another or to any
firm, partnership or corporation, containing members not included in the membership of the
original applicant; and
(b) Name. The name of the business must remain the same, with no additions or deletions; and
(c) Location. The new location meets current zoning requirements.
If one (1) or more of the conditions are not met, the applicant must apply for a new license and pay the
applicable fee.
(Code 1966, § 6-84; Ord. No. 94-9640, § 1, 7-18-94; Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
Sec. 5-144. Posting.
A license issued under this division shall be kept posted in plain view next to or below the state. license
in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises
(Code 1966, § 6-85; Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
State law references: State license to be framed and hung, K.S.A. 41-2612.
Sec. 5-145. Contents of license.
The license issued under this division shall state the name of the licensee, the location of the place of
business for which the license is issued, the period for which it is issued, and that it is subject to
revocation in the manner provided by law and by this division.
(Code 1966, § 6-86; Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
Sec. 5-146. Suspension or revocation.
The governing body, or its designee, shall immediately revoke the license of any licensee whenever the
state license of the licensee is revoked by the state for any reason.
The governing body, or its designee, upon five (5) days’ written notice to the person holding such
license to sell alcoholic liquor, may permanently revoke or cause to be suspended for a period of not
more than thirty (30) days the license of any licensee for any one (1) or more of the following reasons:
(1) The licensee has fraudulently obtained the license by giving false information in the
application therefore or any hearing thereon;
(2) The licensee has violated any of the provisions of K.S.A. chapter 41, article 26, or any
ordinance of the city prescribing rules or regulations relating to the operation of clubs or
drinking establishments;
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(3) The licensee has become ineligible to obtain a license;
(4) Drunkenness of the licensee’s manager or employee while on duty, or the licensee , its
manager or employee has permitted any disorderly person to remain in the licensed premises,
or for a licensee, whose manager or employee permits any intoxicated person to remain in
such place selling alcoholic liquor;
(5) Violation on the premises of any provision of the laws of this state, or of the United States,
pertaining to the sale of intoxicating or alcoholic liquors or beverages or any crime involving
a "morals charge" as defined in subsection (b) of K.S.A. 41-2610 and amendments thereto;
(6) The purchase and display in the licensed premises by the licensee, its managing officers or
any employee of a federal wagering occupational stamp issued by the United States Treasury
Department;
(7) The purchase and display in the licensed premises by the licensee, its managing officers or
any employee, of a federal coin operated gambling device stamp for the club premises issued
by the United States Treasury Department;
(8) The licensee has been found guilty of a violation of article 10 of chapter 44 of the Kansas
Statutes Annotated under a decision or order of the civil rights commission which has
become final or such licensee has been found guilty of a violation.
(9) For employing a person who has been adjudged of a felony, a violation of an offense
involving a morals charge, or a violation of intoxicating liquor or drug law. The City
Manager may require any employee of a licensee to submit to fingerprinting to determine if a
violation of this section has occurred, and the failure of the employee to submit to
fingerprinting shall be prima facie evidence that the employee is ineligible for employment
under the provisions of this section;
(10) If the licensee has become ineligible to obtain a license or permit under this Chapter;
(11) The sale or gift of cereal malt beverage or alcoholic liquor to a minor by a licensee, his
manager, or employee;
(12) The nonpayment of any license tax payable pursuant to this Chapter;
(13) Failure to permit inspection as allowed by this Chapter.
The governing body delegates to the city manager the authority to revoke or suspend a club or drinking
establishment license consistent with the criteria specified in Sec. 5-102(e).
(Code 1966, § 6-87; Ord. No. 88-9277, § 4, 8-22-88; Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 41-2611.
Sec. 5-147. Penalty.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction
thereof shall be punished by:
(1) A fine of not more than four hundred ninety-nine dollars ($499.00); or
(2) Imprisonment in jail for not more than one hundred seventy-nine (179) days; or
(3) Both such fine and imprisonment not to exceed subsections (1) and (2) of this section.
(Ord. No. 10-10574, § 3, 10-4-10)
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CHAPTER 6. AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Art. I. In General, §§ 6-1--6-15
Art. II. Carnivals, Circuses and Tent Shows, §§ 6-16--6-45
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 6-16--6-30
Div. 2. License, §§ 6-31--6-45
Art. III. Adult-Oriented Businesses, §§ 6-46--6-79
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 6-46--6-53
Div. 2. Licenses, §§ 6-54--6-64
Div. 3. Operating Regulations, §§ 6-65--6-72
Div. 4. Suspension, Revocation, Non-renewal, Appeal, §§ 6-73--6-78
Div. 5. Penalty, § 6-79
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 6-1. Reserved.
Editor's note: Section 1 of Ord. No. 91-9436, adopted April 15, 1991, repealed § 6-1 in its entirety. Formerly, § 6-1 pertained to licensing of amusements
and derived from the Code of 1966, §§ 7-69, 20-42, 20-48, 20-58, 20-65 and 20-68.
Secs. 6-2--6-15. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES AND TENT SHOWS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 6-16. Definitions.
The following words and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them:
(1) Carnivals shall be deemed to include attractions or amusements in which merry-go-rounds, ferris wheels,
riding devices and other amusement devices of a similar nature are used and shall also include, whether
operated in connection therewith or separately, other forms of amusements or attractions such as side shows,
singing and dancing acts and other exhibitions, attractions, shows or devices of various kinds for the
amusement of the public, commonly operated and known as carnivals, or as parts thereof, whether advertised
as such or otherwise.
(2) Circus shall be deemed to mean that kind of a show or exhibition ordinarily known and advertised as a
circus, including the exhibition of wild animals, trained animal acts, and performances by acrobats, aerial
performers trained animals, clowns, etc., and including side shows and exhibitions ordinarily shown in
connection with and as a part of circuses, and the term "circus" shall also include menageries, wildwest
shows, dog and pony shows and other similar exhibitions, whether operated alone or in connection with
circuses having the other features hereinabove mentioned, or similar thereto, and the term "circus" shall also
include any street parade shown or operated in the city and the unloading and/or moving of circus equipment,
exhibits and paraphernalia in the city and along or over the streets thereof, in connection with a circus which
is shown outside the city.
(3) Tent shows shall be deemed to include theatrical, dramatic or operative performances, or entertainments, or
concerts, whether operated in a tent or in the open, or in any temporary or permanent building or structure
unless the same is in a regularly licensed opera house, theater or motion picture theater; provided, that this
article shall not apply to entertainments, concerts or musical exhibitions given by any church, school, lodge
or other society or organization of the city when the proceeds thereof are exclusively for the benefit of
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charity or for the benefit of such church, school, lodge or organization, and where no part of such proceeds
goes to any private individual or corporation, except in payment of labor actually performed or for property
or materials actually furnished for use in connection with such performance, concert or entertainment.
(Code 1966, § 7-18)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 6-17. Permits required; compliance with regulations.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or conduct any circus, carnival or tent show in the city without first
having made application and securing a permit from the city clerk and without first having complied with all the rules
and regulations of the city.
(Code 1966, § 7-19)
Sec. 6-18. Gambling prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or conduct or to permit any other person to operate or conduct, or for any
person to have in his possession, upon the premises occupied by any circus, carnival or tent show within the city, any
gambling device or game of chance.
(Code 1966, § 7-24)
Sec. 6-19. Reserved.
Editor's note: 88-9249 repealed 6-19 in its entirety. Former 6-19 concerning lewd, indecent or obscene performances, derived from the Code of 1966, 7-25.
Secs. 6-20--6-30. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. LICENSE9
Sec. 6-31. Required.
No person shall engage in, pursue, conduct or carry on in the city the calling, trade or occupation of conducting or
operating a circus, carnival or tent show without first having secured from the city clerk a license to conduct or
operate the same as provided in this division.
(Code 1966, § 7-20)
Sec. 6-32. Application.
Before any license shall be issued under this division, the person desiring to secure the same shall file with the city
clerk an application in writing setting forth the nature and character of the circus, carnival or tent show for which a
license is desired; the name of the owner thereof; the name under which the same is operated, conducted or shown; the
permanent address or residence of such owner; the location of the place where the same is to be shown or operated and
the date or dates upon which the same is to be shown or operated; together with a statement that the applicant will abide
by and perform all of the provisions of this article and of all other ordinances of the city relating thereto. Such
application shall be accompanied by the original or duplicate of the permit issued to such applicant.
(Code 1966, § 7-21)
Sec. 6-33. Fees.
(a) Fees for licenses under this division shall be as prescribed in section 2-2.
(b) Every license tax herein provided for shall be paid by the person actually operating the circus, carnival or tent show
to which such license fee is applicable, and the payment of any other license fee of any kind paid by any other person
shall not be deemed to cover or take the place of any license fee provided for by this division.
(Code 1966, §§ 7-22, 7-23)
Secs. 6-34--6-45. Reserved.
9 *Cross references: Licenses generally, Ch. 20.
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ARTICLE III. ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 6-46. Deleterious secondary effects.
In conjunction with its consideration of this article, the governing body has reviewed studies regarding the
deleterious secondary effects of adult-oriented businesses from the following communities: Amarillo, Texas;
Austin, Texas; Beaumont, Texas; Cleveland, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; Los Angeles, California; Minneapolis,
Minnesota; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Phoenix, Arizona; and Whittier, California.
After carefully considering the results of those studies, the governing body makes the following findings:
(1) That areas containing adult-oriented businesses experience a substantially greater incidence of crime than
other similar areas without such businesses.
(2) That areas containing adult-oriented businesses experience a substantially greater depreciation of property
values than other similar areas without such businesses.
(3) That the concentration of adult-oriented businesses in the same neighborhood attracts an undesirable
transient population, causes an increase in crime, encourages businesses and residents to relocate, and
adversely affects property value.
(4) That based on such studies, it is reasonable to conclude that said deleterious secondary effects would occur
within the City of Salina absent appropriate regulation of adult-oriented businesses.
(5) That the primary purpose of the regulations contained herein is to mitigate, and possibly avoid the deleterious
secondary effects of adult-oriented businesses and is unrelated to restricting access to the products and
services offered by such businesses.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
Sec. 6-47. Definitions.
As used in this article, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have
the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
1. Adult-oriented business means any business:
(1) That has as a substantial or significant purpose the sale or rental of merchandise that is intended
for use in connection with specified sexual activities, or that emphasizes matters depicting,
describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas; or
(2) That has as one of its regular and substantial business purposes:
a. The providing of entertainment where the emphasis is on performances, live or otherwise,
that depict, portray, exhibit or display specified anatomical areas or specified sexual
activities; or
b. The providing of services that are intended to provide sexual arousal or excitement or that allow
observation of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas ancillary to other pursuits,
or allow participation in specified sexual activities ancillary to other pursuits.
The definition of "adult-oriented business" also includes but is not limited to any and all of the following specific
adult-oriented businesses, as defined herein:
a. Businesses that offer merchandise for sale or rent.
1. "Adult media or merchandise outlet" means a commercial establishment which as one of its
substantial or significant business purposes offers for sale or rental for any form of consideration
any one or more of the following:
(a) Books; magazines; periodicals; other printed matter; pictures; slides; videotapes; video
reproductions; compact discs; motion pictures; films; or other media; containing visual
representations distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting,
describing, or relating to sexual activities or specified anatomical areas; or
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(b) Instruments; devices; gifts or paraphernalia; which are designed or marketed for use in
connection with specified sexual activities.
2. "Substantial or significant." For the purposes of this Article it shall be presumed that a commercial
establishment has as one of its substantial or significant business purposes the sale or rental of the
materials described herein if one or more of the following criteria are satisfied:
(a) The establishment makes use of a sign visible from any public street, whether located on or
off the property of the establishment, advertising the availability at the establishment of any
material described in subsection 1 of this definition;
(b) Thirty (30) percent or more of the floor area of the business (not including storerooms, stock
areas, bathrooms, basements or any portion of the business not open to the public) is devoted
to such items at any time;
(c) Thirty (30) percent or more of all inventory at any time consists of such items;
(d) Thirty (30) percent or more of the merchandise displayed for sale at any time consists of such
items;
(e) Thirty (30) percent or more of the sales, measured in dollars over any consecutive ninety-day
period, is derived from such items;
(f) Thirty (30) percent or more of the number of sales transactions, measured over any
consecutive ninety-day period, is of such items;
(g) Thirty (30) percent or more of the dollar value of all merchandise displayed at any time is
attributable to such items;
(h) Thirty (30) percent of the stock in trade at any time consists of such items;
This presumption shall be rebuttable.
3. "Designed or Marketed for Use". In determining whether an item is designed or marketed for use
in connection with specified sexual activities, the following guidelines may be considered:
(a) Expert testimony as to the principle use of the items;
(b) Evidence concerning the total business of a person or business establishment and the type of
merchandise involved in the business;
(c) National and local advertising concerning use of the item;
(d) Evidence of advertising concerning the nature of the business establishment;
(e) Instructions, graphics or other material contained on the item itself or on the packaging
materials for the item;
(f) The physical or structural characteristics of the item;
(g) The manner in which the item is displayed, including its proximity to other regulated
merchandise or signage relating to items in a display area;
Any person may request an interpretive ruling from the city manager, or his or her designee,
as to whether a particular item is considered by the city to be designed or marketed for use in
connection with specified sexual activities. An application for an interpretive ruling shall be
made in writing on a form provided by the city manager, and shall be accompanied by such
other information as may be reasonable be requested under the circumstances pertaining to
the specific item about which a ruling is requested. The city manager shall issue a written
interpretive ruling within ten business days following submission of a completed application.
The decision of the city manager may be appealed to the governing body within fifteen days
following the interpretive ruling by submitting a written notice of appeal to the city clerk.
4. "Adult newsrack" means any coin or card-operated device that offers for sale by dispensing
printed material which is distinguished or characterized by its emphasis on matter depicting,
describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.
b. Businesses that provide entertainment.
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1. "Adult entertainment business" means any business to which the public, patrons or members are
invited or admitted, and where providing adult entertainment, as defined herein, is a regular and
substantial portion of its business.
2. The definition of "adult entertainment business" also includes, but is not limited to, any and all of
the following specific adult entertainment businesses, as defined herein:
(a) "Adult arcade" means any place to which the adult public is invited wherein coin-operated or
token operated or electronically, electrically or mechanically controlled still or motion picture
machines, projectors or other image-producing devices are maintained to show images to five
(5) or fewer persons per machine at any one (1) time and where the images so displayed are
distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matters depicting, describing or relating to
specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.
(b) "Adult motion picture theater" means an establishment with screen or projection areas, where a
regular and substantial portion of its business is the exhibition to patrons of films, videotapes or
motion pictures which are intended to provide sexual arousal or sexual excitement to the
patrons and which are distinguished by or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting,
describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.
(c) "Adult theater" means an establishment where a regular and substantial portion of its business
is providing the live performance of activities relating to specified sexual activities or
exhibition of specified anatomical areas of live performers, for observation by patrons.
(d) "Adult entertainment cabaret" means an establishment where a regular and substantial
portion of its business is providing adult entertainment which features strippers, male or
female impersonators, or live performances, or material which depict, portray, exhibit or
display specified anatomical areas of specified sexual activities or are intended to arouse or
excite the sexual desires of the entertainer, other entertainer or patron.
(e) "Adult entertainment studio" (includes the terms "rap studio", "exotic dance studio",
"sensitivity studio" or "encounter studio") means an establishment whose premises are
physically arranged so as to provide booths, cubicles, rooms, compartments or stalls separate
from the common areas of the premises, and where a regular and substantial portion of its
business is providing entertainment which features materials or live performances
characterized by an emphasis on or features materials relating to specified sexual activities or
the exhibition of specified anatomical areas.
(f) "Adult encounter parlor" means an establishment where a regular and substantial portion of
its business is the provision of premises where patrons congregate, associate, or consort with
employees, performers, and/or other patrons or private contractors who display specified
anatomical areas in the presence of such patrons, with the intent of providing sexual arousal
or excitement to such patrons.
3. "Adult entertainment" means any exhibition, performance, display or dance of any type, including, but
not limited to, talking, singing, reading, listening, posing, serving food or beverages, soliciting for the
sale of food, beverages or entertainment, pantomiming, modeling, removal of clothing, or any service
offered on a premises where such exhibition, performance, display or dance is intended to arouse or
excite the sexual desires of the entertainer, other entertainers or patrons, or if the entertainment depicts,
portrays, exhibits or displays specified anatomical areas or specified sexual activities.
4. Contagious and communicable diseases" means those diseases which are set out in Kansas
Department of Health and Environment Regulations, K.A.R. 28-1-6, as amended.
5. "Employee" means any and all persons, including managers, entertainers and independent
contractors, who work in or at or render any services directly related to the operation of an adult-
oriented business.
6. "Entertainer" means any person who provides adult entertainment within an adult business,
whether or not a fee is charged or accepted for entertainment.
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7. "Manager" means any person who manages, directs, administers, or is in charge of the affairs
and/or conduct of any portion of any activity at any adult business.
8. "Minor" means any person less than eighteen (18) years of age.
9. "Nude" or "Nudity" means the appearance of the human bare buttocks, anus, human genitals, or a
state of dress which fails to opaquely or fully cover the anus or human genitals.
10. "Operate" means to own, conduct or maintain the affairs of an adult-oriented business.
11. "Operator" means any person owning, operating, conducting or maintaining an adult-oriented
business.
12. "Patron" means any person who enters an adult-oriented business without regard to whether a
purchase is made from the adult-oriented business or compensation is paid to the adult-oriented
business or any employee of the adult-oriented business for merchandise, entertainment or service,
provided that the term patron shall not include persons who enter an adult-oriented business for
the sole purpose of providing service or merchandise to the adult-oriented business and who do
not remain in the adult-oriented business after the purpose has been accomplished including, but
not limited to, persons performing construction, repair or maintenance on the premises or
delivering goods or merchandise to the adult-oriented business and any such similar activity.
13. "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, incorporated or unincorporated
association, joint venture, governmental entity, or other entity or group of persons, however organized.
14. "Server" means any person who serves food or drink at an adult entertainment business.
15. "Specified anatomical areas" mean:
(1) Uncovered or exposed human genitals, pubic region or pubic hair, buttocks, female breast or
breasts below a point immediately above the top of the areola encircling the nipple, or any
combination of the foregoing; or
(2) Human male genitals in a discernibly erect state, even if completely and opaquely covered.
16. "Specified sexual activities" mean any of the following acts of intended sexual arousal or
excitement:
(1) Sexual conduct including, but not limited to, actual or simulated acts of sexual intercourse,
masturbation, oral copulation or sodomy;
(2) Fondling or other intentional touching of a person's clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area,
buttocks, or the breasts of a female;
(3) Sadomasochistic acts; or
(4) Acts involving animals or latent objects.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
Secs. 6-48--6-53. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. LICENSES
Sec. 6-54. License required.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or maintain an adult-oriented business in the city unless the
owner, operator or lessee thereof has obtained an adult-oriented business license from the city, or to operate
such business after such license has been revoked or suspended by the city.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any entertainer, server, employee, manager, operator or owner to knowingly perform
any work, service or entertainment directly related to the operation of an unlicensed adult-oriented business.
(c) The failure to post an adult-oriented business license in the manner required herein shall be prima facie
evidence that an adult-oriented business has not obtained such a license. In addition, it shall be prima facie
evidence that any entertainer, employee, manager or owner who performs any business, service or
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entertainment in an adult-oriented business in which an adult-oriented business license is not posted in the
manner required herein had knowledge that such business is not licensed.
(d) Any business that engages in the barter, rental, or sale of items consisting of printed matter, pictures, slides,
records, audiotapes, videotapes, compact discs, motion pictures, films or other media, if such business is not
open to the public in general but only to one or more classes of the public, excluding any minor by reason of
age, or if a substantial or significant portion of such items are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis
on the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas shall be deemed to
have consented to periodic entry into and inspection of the business premises by appropriate city officials and
inspection by those officials of only those business records necessary for the limited purpose of determining
whether such business enterprise is an adult-oriented business as defined herein. This entry and inspection
shall take place during hours when such business is open to the public, unless otherwise requested by the
business, and shall not unreasonably interfere with the conduct of such business.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
Sec. 6-55. License required for managers, servers and entertainers.
It is unlawful for any person to work as an entertainer, server or manager at an adult-oriented business without
first obtaining a license to do so from the city, or to work as an entertainer, server or manager at an adult-oriented
business after such person's license to do so has been revoked or suspended.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
Sec. 6-56. License, classification and fees.
(a) The license year for all fees required herein shall be from January 1 through December 31. The application for
a license shall be accompanied by payment in full of the fee stated herein by cash, certified or cashier's check,
or money order, and no application shall be considered complete until such fee is paid.
(b) All licenses shall be issued for a specific location and shall be nontransferable, and license fees shall be
nonrefundable.
(c) The classification of licenses and fees for each shall be established pursuant to section 2-2.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
Sec. 6-57. License limited to one identifiable type of adult use.
All adult-oriented business licenses shall be issued only for the one adult-oriented business use listed on the
application. Any change in the type of adult use shall invalidate the adult-oriented business license and require the
licensee to obtain a new license for the change in use. A separate license is required for each adult use.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
Sec. 6-58. License applications.
(a) Adult-oriented business license. All persons desiring to secure a license to operate an adult-oriented business
as required herein shall make a verified application with the city clerk. All applications shall be submitted in
the name of the person who owns the adult-oriented business. The application shall be signed by the
applicant. If the applicant is a corporation, the application shall be signed by its president. If the applicant is a
partnership, the application shall be signed by a partner. In all other instances where the owner is not an
individual, where applicable, the application shall be signed by an authorized representative of the owner. The
city clerk may require proof of authorization before accepting an application. All applications shall be
submitted on a form supplied by the city clerk, and shall require the following information:
(1) The name, residence address, home telephone number, occupation, date, place of birth, and social security
number of the applicant.
(2) The tax identification number and registered agent if the owner is required to have a tax identification
number or registered agent.
(3) The name of the adult-oriented business, a description of the type of adult-oriented business to be performed
on the licensed premises, and the name of the owner of the premises where the adult-oriented business will
be located.
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(4) The names, residence addresses, social security numbers and dates of birth of all partners, if the applicant is a
partnership or limited liability partnership; and if the applicant is a corporation or limited liability company,
the same information for all corporate officers and directors and stockholders or members who own more
than twenty-five (25) percent interest in the corporation.
(5) A statement from the applicant whether the applicant, or any corporate officer or director, or stockholder,
partner or member who owns more than twenty-five (25) percent interest in such entity in previously
operating in this or another city, county or state, has had an adult-oriented business license of any type
revoked or suspended, and if so, the reason for the suspension or revocation and the business activity
subjected to the suspension or revocation.
(6) A statement from the applicant, all partners or each corporate officer and director that each such person has
not been convicted of, or released from confinement for conviction of, or diverted from prosecution on, any
felony, whichever event is later, within five (5) years immediately preceding the application, or has not been
convicted of, or diverted from prosecution on, a misdemeanor, or released from confinement for conviction
of a misdemeanor, whichever event is later, within two (2) years immediately preceding the application,
where such felony or misdemeanor involved sexual offenses, prostitution, indecent exposure, sexual abuse of
a child, pornography or related offenses, or controlled substances, illegal drugs or narcotics offenses as
defined in the Kansas Statutes or municipal ordinances.
The statement shall also indicate that the applicant, each partner or each corporate officer and director has
not been convicted of a municipal ordinance violation or diverted from prosecution on a municipal ordinance
violation within two (2) years immediately preceding the application where such municipal ordinance
violation involved sexual offenses, indecent exposure, prostitution, sale of controlled substances, illegal
drugs or narcotics
(7) If the applicant is a corporation or limited liability company, a current certificate of registration issued by the
Kansas Secretary of State.
(8) A statement signed under oath that the applicant has personal knowledge of the information contained in the
application and that the information contained therein is true and correct and that the applicant has read the
provisions of this article regulating adult oriented businesses.
Failure to provide the information and documentation required herein shall constitute an incomplete
application. The city clerk shall notify the applicant whether or not the application is complete within ten (10)
working days of the date the application is received by the city clerk.
(b) Manager, server or entertainer license. All persons desiring to secure a license to be a manager, server or
entertainer shall make a verified application with the city clerk. All applications shall be submitted in the
name of the person proposing to be a manager, server or entertainer. All applications shall be submitted on a
form supplied by the city clerk and shall require all of the following information:
(1) The applicant's name, home address, home telephone number, date and place of birth, social security number,
and any stage names or nicknames used in entertaining.
(2) If applicable, the name and address of each adult business where the applicant intends to work as a manager,
server or entertainer.
(3) A statement from the applicant that the applicant has not been convicted of, or released from confinement for
conviction of, or diverted from prosecution on, any felony, whichever event is later, within five (5) years
immediately preceding the application, or has not been convicted of, or diverted from prosecution on a
misdemeanor, or released from confinement for conviction of a misdemeanor, whichever event is later, within two
(2) years immediately preceding the application, where such felony or misdemeanor involved sexual offenses
prostitution, indecent exposure, sexual abuse of a child or pornography and related offenses, or controlled
substances or illegal drugs or narcotics offenses as defined in the Kansas Statutes or municipal ordinances.
The statement shall also indicate that the applicant has not been convicted of a municipal ordinance violation
or diverted from prosecution on a municipal ordinance violation within two (2) years immediately preceding
the application where such municipal ordinance violation involved sexual offenses, indecent exposure,
prostitution or sale of controlled substances or illegal drugs or narcotics.
(4) The applicant shall present to the city clerk, who shall copy, documentation that the applicant has attained the
age of eighteen (18) years at the time the application is submitted. Any of the following shall be accepted as
documentation of age:
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(a) A motor vehicle operator's license issued by any state, bearing the applicant's photograph and date of birth;
(b) A state-issued identification card bearing the applicant's photograph and date of birth;
(c) An official and valid passport issued by the United States of America;
(d) An immigration card issued by the United States of America;
(e) Any other form of picture identification issued by a governmental entity that is deemed reliable by the
city clerk; or
(f) Any other form of identification deemed reliable by the city clerk.
Failure to provide the information required herein shall constitute an incomplete application. The city clerk
shall notify the applicant whether or not the application is complete within ten (10) working days of the date
the application was received by the city clerk.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
Sec. 6-59. Application processing.
Upon receipt of an application for an adult-oriented business license, or a manager, server or entertainer license,
the city clerk shall immediately transmit one copy of the application to the chief of police for investigation of the
application. In the case of an adult-oriented business license application, the city clerk shall also transmit a copy
of the application to the director of planning and community development and the building official. It shall be the
duty of the chief of police to investigate such application to determine whether the information contained in the
application is accurate and whether the application meets the requirements herein for issuance. The chief of police
shall report the results of the investigation to the city clerk not later than ten (10) working days from the date the
application is received by the city clerk. It shall be the duty of the director of planning and community
development and the building official to determine whether the structure where the adult-oriented business will be
conducted complies with the requirements and meets the standards of the applicable zoning code, building code,
fire and property maintenance ordinances, and health regulations. The director of planning and community
development and the building official shall report the results of their investigation to the city clerk not later than
ten (10) working days from the date the application is received by the city clerk. Upon receipt of the reports from
the chief of police, the director of planning and community development and the building official, the city clerk
shall forward the application for consideration by the city manager, who shall approve or disapprove the license.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
Sec. 6-60. Examination of application, issuance of license, disapproval.
(a) The city manager shall examine an application for an adult-oriented business license, or a manager, server, or
entertainer license, within thirty (30) days of the date such application was received by the city clerk. After
such examination, the city manager shall approve the issuance of a license only if the appropriate license fee
has been paid, the applicant is qualified, and all the applicable requirements set forth herein are met. No
license shall be approved for any person ineligible pursuant to the provisions herein. All incomplete
applications shall be denied.
(b) The city manager's report on license examination shall be in writing and show the action taken on the
application. If the license is granted, the city manager shall direct the city clerk to issue the proper license.
(c) If an application for a license is disapproved, the applicant shall be immediately notified by certified mail, and
the notification shall state the basis for such disapproval. Any applicant aggrieved by the disapproval of a
license application may appeal the denial to the governing body by submitting a request for the appeal, in
writing, to the city clerk. An appeal shall be considered by the governing body at a regular or special meeting
to be held within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the appeal. Any applicant aggrieved by the governing body's
disapproval of a license application may seek judicial review in a manner provided by law.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
Sec. 6-61. Renewal.
(a) A license may be renewed by making application to the city clerk on application forms provided for that
purpose. Licenses shall expire on December 31 of each calendar year, and renewal applications for such
licenses shall be submitted between November 1 and December 10.
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(b) Upon timely application and review as provided for a new license, a license issued under the provisions of
this article shall be renewed by issuance of a new license in the manner provided herein.
(c) If the application for renewal of a license is not made during the time provided herein, the expiration of such
license shall not be affected and a new application shall be required.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
Sec. 6-62. License--Ineligibility and disqualification.
No person is eligible nor shall a license be issued to:
1. An applicant for an adult-oriented business license if one or more of the following conditions exist:
a. The operation of an adult-oriented business is not permitted within the zoning district in which the
business is located.
b. The proposed adult-oriented business is to be located within one thousand (1,000) feet of any of
the following within the corporate limits of the city:
(1) A boundary of a residential district;
(2) A church or synagogue;
(3) A school (grades K through 12);
(4) A group day care center or kindergarten; or,
(5) A public park or playground, if any portion of the park or playground or a street abutting any
portion of the park or playground is within or abuts a residential district.
For the purpose of this subsection, measurement shall be made in a straight line, without regard to
intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion of the building or structure used as part of the
premises where an adult-oriented business is conducted, to the nearest property line property line of the
premises of a church or rectory, school, group day care center or kindergarten or to the nearest boundary
of an affected public park or playground or residential district.
c. The proposed adult-oriented business is to be located within five hundred (500) feet of another
adult-oriented business. The distance between two (2) adult-oriented businesses shall be measured
in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the closest exterior walls
of the structures in which the businesses are located.
d. The proposed adult-oriented business is to be located in the same building, structure or portion
thereof in which an existing adult-oriented business is located;
e. The applicant knowingly failed to supply all of the information requested on the application;
f. The applicant knowingly gave materially false, fraudulent or untruthful information on the application;
g. The applicant's proposed business premises does not comply with or meet the requirements of the
applicable health, zoning, building code, fire and property maintenance ordinances of the city,
provided, that upon a showing that the premises meets said requirements and that the applicant is
otherwise qualified, the application shall be eligible for reconsideration by the governing body;
h. The applicant has been convicted, released from incarceration for conviction or diverted on any of
the crimes set forth herein during the time period set forth herein;
i. The applicant has had an adult-oriented business license or comparable license revoked or
suspended in this or any other city during the past five (5) years; or
2. An applicant for a manager, server or entertainer license if one or more of the following conditions exist:
a. The applicant has been convicted, released from incarceration for conviction or diverted on any of
the crimes set forth herein during the time period set forth herein;
b. The applicant knowingly failed to provide all of the information required on the application;
c. The applicant knowingly gave materially false, fraudulent or untruthful information on the
application;
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d. The applicant has had a manager, server or entertainer license revoked or suspended in this or any
other city during the past five (5) years; or
e. The applicant is applying for a license for a manager, server or entertainer in a bath house or body
painting studio and has not produced a health certificate as required herein.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
Secs. 6-63--6-64. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. OPERATING REGULATIONS
Sec. 6-65. Standards of operation.
The following standards of operation shall be adhered to by all adult-oriented businesses, their employees and all managers,
servers and entertainers and patrons of adult-oriented businesses, while on or about the premises of the business:
1. Identification cards. All or any manager, server or entertainer issued a license under the provisions
contained herein shall, at all times when working in an adult-oriented business, have in their possession a
valid identification card issued by the city, bearing the permit number, the employee's physical description
and a photograph of such employee. Such identification cards shall be laminated to prevent alteration.
2. Age restriction. Only persons eighteen (18) years of age or older shall be permitted on the premises of
any adult-oriented entertainment business.
3. Exterior observation. The premises of all adult-oriented businesses will be so constructed as to insure
that the interior of the premises is not observable from the exterior of the building. In addition, all
windows will be covered to prevent viewing of the interior of the building from the outside and all
doorways not constructed with an anteroom or foyer will be covered so as to prevent observation of the
interior of the premises from the exterior of the building.
4. Exterior display. No adult-oriented business will be conducted in any manner that permits the
observation of live performers engaged in an erotic depiction or dance or any material or persons
depicting, describing or relating to specific sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, as defined
herein, from any exterior source by display, decoration, sign, show window or other opening.
5. Nudity prohibited. No manager, employee, server, entertainer or patron in an adult-oriented business
shall be nude, or clothed in less than opaque attire.
6. Certain acts prohibited.
a. No manager, employee, server, entertainer or patron shall perform any specified sexual activities
as defined herein, wear or use any device or covering exposed to view which stimulates any
specified anatomical area, use artificial devices or inanimate objects to perform or depict any of
the specified sexual activities or participate in any act of prostitution as prohibited by state
. law or
municipal ordinance while on the premises of an adult-oriented business.
b. All dancing or other live entertainment on the licensed premises that is intended to provide sexual
stimulation or to appeal to, arouse or excite the sexual desire or interests of the patrons shall occur
and be performed solely on a platform or stage which is raised at least two (2) feet above the
primary level of the customer floor area. In order to insure the performance area of the stage or
performance platform is not within the reach of patrons and to further insure patrons are unable to
touch the performers during their performances, the licensee, owner, operator or manager shall
either erect a physical barrier between the performers and the patrons that effectively eliminates
the touching of the performers by the patrons or they shall paint a clearly discernable boundary
line on the stage surface beyond which the performers shall not perform and which is sufficiently
distant from the forward edge of the stage or performance platform to insure the patrons cannot
touch the performers. Further, it shall be unlawful for any person to be upon any portion of the
stage during a performance or for an owner, operator or manager to permit a patron to be upon any
portion of the stage during the performance.
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c. No employee, server, entertainer or patron of an adult-oriented business while on the premises of
an adult-oriented business shall knowingly touch, fondle or caress any specified anatomical area of
another person, or knowingly permit another person to touch, fondle or caress any specified
anatomical area of such employee, server, entertainer or patron, whether such specified anatomical
areas are clothed, unclothed, covered or exposed.
d. No entertainer shall solicit, demand or receive any payment or gratuity from any patron for any act
prohibited herein and while on the premises of an adult-oriented business and no entertainer shall
receive any payment or gratuity from any patron for any entertainment except as follows:
1. While such entertainer is on the stage a patron may place such payment or gratuity into a
container affixed to the stage; or
2. While such entertainer is not on the stage but while on the premises of an adult-oriented
business and is clothed so as to not expose to view any specified anatomical area, a patron
may either place such payment or gratuity into the entertainer's hand, or under a leg garter
worn by such entertainer at least four (4) inches below the bottom of the pubic region.
e. No owner, operator, manager or other person in charge of the premises of an adult-oriented
business shall:
1. Knowingly permit alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverages to be bought upon the premises
unless authorized to do so by a properly issued and current drinking establishment or cereal
malt beverage license;
2. Knowingly allow or permit the sale, distribution, delivery or consumption of any controlled
substance or illegal drug or narcotic on the premises;
3. Knowingly allow or permit any person under the age of eighteen (18) to be in or upon the
premises of an adult-oriented entertainment business;
4. Knowingly allow or permit any act of prostitution or patronizing prostitution on the premises,
as prohibited by state law or municipal ordinance; or
5. Knowingly allow or permit a violation of this article or any other city ordinance provision or
state law.
7. Signs Required. All adult-oriented entertainment businesses that provide live entertainment shall
conspicuously display in the common area at the principal entrance to the premises, a sign, on which
uppercase letters shall be at least two (2) inches high, and lowercase letters at least one (1) inch high,
which shall read as follows:
"THIS ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS IS REGULATED AND LICENSED BY THE CITY
OF SALINA ENTERTAINERS ARE:
* Not permitted to engage in any type of sexual conduct or prostitution on the premises or to fondle,
caress or touch the breasts, pubic region, buttocks or genitals of any employee, patron or other
entertainer or to permit any employee, patron or other entertainer to fondle, caress or touch the
breasts, pubic region, buttocks or genitals of said entertainer.
* Not permitted to be nude.
* Not permitted to demand or collect any payment or gratuity from any customer for entertainment,
except as follows:
While such entertainer is on the stage, by placing such payment of gratuity into a box affixed to
the stage; or
While such entertainer is not on the stage, by either placing such payment or gratuity into the
entertainer's hand, or under the entertainer's leg garter.
CUSTOMERS ARE:
* Not permitted to be upon the stage at any time.
* Not permitted to touch, caress or fondle the breasts, pubic region, buttocks or genitals of any
employee, server, entertainer or patron or engage in solicitation for prostitution.
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8. Lighting Required. The premises of all adult-oriented business shall be equipped with overhead lighting
of every place to which customers are permitted access, at an illumination of not less than one (1)
footcandle, as measured at the floor level, and such illumination must be maintained at all times that any
customer or patron is present in or on the premises.
9. Closed booths or rooms prohibited. The premises of all adult-oriented businesses shall be physically
arranged in such a manner that the entire interior portion of any booths, cubicles, rooms or stalls is
visible from a common area of the premises. Visibility shall not be blocked or obscured by doors,
curtains, drapes or any other obstruction whatsoever.
10. Ventilation and sanitation requirements. The premises of all adult-oriented businesses shall be kept in a
sanitary condition. Except as otherwise provided herein, separate dressing rooms and rest rooms for men
and women shall at all times be maintained and kept in a sanitary condition.
11. Hours of operation. No adult-oriented business may be open or in use between the hours of 2:00 a.m.
and 9:00 a.m. on any day other than a Sunday when the business may not be open between the hours of
2:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
Sec. 6-66. License posting or display.
(a) Every person licensed as an adult-oriented business shall post such license in a conspicuous place
and manner on the adult-oriented business premises.
(b) Every person holding a server, manager or entertainer license shall post his or her license in his or
her work area on the adult-oriented business premises so it shall be readily available for inspection
by city authorities responsible for enforcement of this article.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
Sec. 6-67. Manager on premises.
(a) A manager shall be on duty at all adult-oriented businesses at all times the premises are open for
business. The name of the manager on duty shall be prominently posted during business hours.
(b) It shall be the responsibility of the manager to verify that any person who provides adult
entertainment or works as a server within the premises possesses a current and valid entertainer or
server's license and that such licenses are prominently posted. It shall also be the responsibility of the
manager to insure minors do not enter upon the premises of an adult-oriented entertainment
business.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
Sec. 6-68. Inspectors and inspections.
All adult-oriented businesses shall permit representatives of the police department or any other city
official acting in their official capacity to inspect the premises as necessary to insure the business is
complying with all applicable regulations and laws.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
Sec. 6-69. Regulations.
The city manager shall have the power to promulgate regulations as may be necessary and feasible for
the carrying out of the duties of his/her office and which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this
article.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
Secs. 6-70--6-72. Reserved.
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DIVISION 4. SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, NON-RENEWAL, APPEAL
Sec. 6-73. Suspension, revocation, non-renewal or appeal.
Whenever the city manager has information that:
(1) The owner or operator of an adult-oriented business has violated, or knowingly allowed or
permitted the violation of any of the provisions of this article; or
(2) There have been recurrent violations of provisions of this article which have occurred under
such circumstances that the owner or operator of an adult-oriented business knew or should
have known that such violations were committed; or
(3) The license was knowingly obtained through false statements in the application for such license
or renewal thereof; or
(4) The licensee knowingly failed to make a complete disclosure of all information in the
application for such license, or renewal thereof; or
(5) The owner, operator or any partner, or any corporate officer or director holding an adult-
oriented business license has become disqualified from having a license by a conviction as
provided herein; then the city manager shall, upon five (5) days written notice to the licensee,
conduct a hearing to determine whether the license should be suspended or revoked. Based on
the evidence produced at the hearing, the city manager may take any of the following actions:
(a) Suspend the license for up to ninety (90) days;
(b) Revoke the license for the remainder of the license year; or
(c) Place the license holder on administrative probation for a period of up to one (1) year, on
the condition that no further violations of the ordinance occur during the period of
probation. If a violation does occur, and after a hearing the violation is determined to have
actually occurred, the license will be revoked for the remainder of the license year.
A license holder may appeal a suspension or revocation to the Governing Body in the same
manner as a license application disapproval.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
Secs. 6-74--6-78. Reserved.
DIVISION 5. PENALTY
Sec. 6-79. Penalty.
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this article. Upon conviction
thereof, the general penalty and continuing violations section set forth in Salina Code Section 1-10 shall
apply.
(Ord. No. 99-9964, § 1, 1-3-00)
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CHAPTER 7. ANIMALS1
Art. I. In General, §§ 7-1--7-15
Art. II. Administration and Enforcement, §§ 7-16--7-30
Art. III. Restriction on Owning Animals, §§ 7-31--7-44
Art. IV. Responsibilities of Persons Owning Animals, §§ 7-45--7-70
Art. V. Animal Protection Responsibility of All Persons, §§ 7-71--7-90
Art. VI. Standard Registration of Cats and Dogs, §§ 7-91--7-115
Art. VII. Special Permit and Licensing Requirements, §§ 7-116--7-135
Art. VIII. Impoundment, Recovery & Adoption of Animals at Animal Shelter, §§ 7-136--7-140
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 7-1. Definitions.
The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them:
(1) Animal means any live vertebrate creature, domestic or wild, other than humans, and including all fowl.
(2) Animal hospital means any facility which has the primary function of providing medical and surgical
care for animals and is operated by a currently licensed veterinarian.
(3) Animal shelter means the facility or facilities operated by the city or its authorized agents for the
purpose of impounding or caring for animals under the authority of this chapter or state
. law.
(4) Attack means violent or aggressive physical contact with a person or domestic animal or violent or
aggressive behavior that confines the movement of a person.
(5) Bite means any penetration of the skin by teeth.
(6) Cat means any member of the Felis Catus Family, male or female, regardless of age.
(7) Commercial animal establishment means any pet shop, grooming shop, auction riding stable, guard dog
service, kennel, animal breeder, catterie, animal shelter (other than that operated by the city animal
hospital), business keeping animals in stock or retail or wholesale trade, or any establishment performing
one or more of the principal activities of the aforementioned establishments.
(8) Dog means any member of the Canis Familiaris, male or female, regardless of age.
(9) Enforcement Authority means the city manager, chief of police, animal control supervisor and their
respective designees.
(10) Exotic animal means:
(a) Any mammal not generally accustomed to live in or near human populations.
(b) Poisonous reptiles of any length. Non-poisonous reptiles over 8 feet in length.
(c) Poisonous arthropods (i.e., poisonous scorpions, poisonous spiders, etc.).
(d) All non-human primates.
(e) All animals protected from hunting and capture by federal and state law.
(f) The definition of exotic animal shall also include, but is not limited to: antelope, badgers, bears, bison,
any member of the large cat family (lion, cheetah, etc.), crocodilians, coyotes, deer, elephant, elk, game
cock and other fighting birds, hippopotami, hyenas, llama, moose, ostriches, pot-bellied pigs, raccoons,
rhinoceroses, skunks and wolves.
(11) Fowl means any animal that is included in the zoological class Aves.
(12) Harboring means any person who shall allow any animal to habitually remain or lodge or be fed within
his home, yard, enclosure, place of business or any other premises where he resides or which he controls.
1 Cross references: Animals prohibited in parks, § 27-17.
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(13) Health officer means the city-county health officer, or his authorized representatives, including any
employee of the city-county health department.
(14) Hobby breeder means any person who owns five or more dogs kept on a premises within the city limits,
and the total number of litters born of the dogs exceeds two (2) in any twelve month period, with the
offspring offered for sale.
(15) Humane live animal trap means any cage trap that upon activation encloses an animal without placing
any physical restraint upon any part of the body of such animal.
(16) Humanely euthanize means the proper injection of a substance that quickly and painlessly terminates the
life of an animal, or any method approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
(17) Inhumane or cruel treatment or manner means any treatment to any animal which deprives the animal of
necessary sustenance, including sufficient and wholesome food, potable water and protection from weather,
or any treatment of any animal such as overloading, overworking tormenting, eating, mutilating or teasing, or
other abnormal treatment that causes suffering to such animal.
(18) Large animal means any swine, bovine, goat, sheep, beast of burden or any other domestic or wild
animal of similar or larger size.
(19) Microchip means a small electronic device inserted beneath the skin, between the shoulder blades, of an
animal which can be scanned for identification purposes.
(20) Neutered means any male or female cat or dog that has been permanently rendered sterile.
(21) Ownermeans the person owning, keeping, possessing or harboring any animal; or any person who feeds
or shelters any stray animal for seventy-two (72) or more consecutive hours without reporting such
animal to the animal shelter or who professes ownership of such animal. If a juvenile owns an animal,
then any household head of which such juvenile is a member shall be deemed the owner of such animal
under this chapter and shall be responsible as the owner. If not a member of a household, such juvenile
shall be directly subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(22) Premises means any parcel of land and any structure thereon in which any animal regulated by this
chapter is housed and/or confined.
(23) Registration tag means any system or animal identification approved by the city which does not involve
alteration or permanent marking of any animal.
(24) Small animal means any animal not within the definition of large animal, but including all dogs without
reference to size.
(25) Supervisor means the supervisor of animal control and his or her designees.
(26) To permit means to allow, consent, let, to acquiesce by failure to prevent or to expressly assent or agree
to the doing of an act.
(27) Wild animal means any animal which is predominately free-roaming as opposed to domesticated, and
includes those animals defined as exotic animals and any rabies carrying species for which no antirabies
vaccine has been approved by the Centers for Disease Control.
(Ord. 80-8794; Ord.80-8801; Ord. 90-937190; Ord. 96-9747, § 1, 6-17-96; Ord. 99-9938, § 1, 8-2-99; Ord.. 04-10223, § 1, 8-9-04)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 7-2. Removal and disposal of dead animals.
(a) The supervisor shall be responsible for the removal of any dead animal found within the city, except as
otherwise provided in this section. In this section the term "dead animal" shall exclude any animal lawfully
and humanely killed for food.
(b) No person having in his possession any dead animal shall permit the same to remain in or upon any private or
public place without at once, upon the death or the discovery of the animal, giving notice to the supervisor.
(c) At large, dead animals shall be removed and appropriately disposed of by the owner or proprietor of the
premises promptly after the death or discovery of such animal. If not so removed or properly disposed of,
such animal shall be removed by the supervisor at actual cost to the property owner or proprietor.
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(d) Except as prescribed in subsection (e), any small, dead animal upon private property shall be removed by the
supervisor as soon as possible after notice is given. For the occasional removal of small animals from private
premises, there shall be no charge.
(e) For the removal of small, dead animals from animal hospitals, the animals shall be reported to the supervisor
and held under conditions satisfactory to the supervisor pending pickup. The charge for such removal shall be
established by resolution.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-136), 4-28-80)
Sec. 7-3. Emergency treatment of sick or injured cats and dogs.
(a) Any sick or injured cat or dog found at large in the city and wearing a current city registration tag,
identification tag or rabies vaccination tag or having a proper tattoo marking or microchip shall be taken at
once to a veterinarian for examination and treatment, and the owner of such animal shall be promptly notified.
All charges for veterinary services shall be borne by such owner.
(b) Any sick or injured cat or dog found at large in the city without such identifying tag, tattoo or microchip shall
be examined at once by the supervisor and held at the animal shelter as prescribed in section 7-138.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-137), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 99-9938, § 1, 8-2-99)
Sec. 7-4. Penalties.
Wherever in this chapter any act is prohibited or declared to be unlawful or the performance of any act is required,
or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful, the violation of any provision of this chapter shall be
punished by a fine of not more than two-thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00), or by imprisonment for a
period not exceeding one (1) year, or by both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the Municipal Court
Judge. Each day any violation of this chapter continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 80-8794, § 1(8-148), 4-28-80; Ord. 90-9371, §§ 2, 14, 2-12-90; Ord. No. 02-10101, § 1, 8-26-02; Ord. No. 04-10223, § 2, 8-9-04)
Sec. 7-5. Animal attack or bite.
It is unlawful for any owner, as defined in this chapter, to permit or fail to prevent an animal they own from the
following, which are declared to be public safety nuisances and prohibited:
(1) Attacking or biting any person or animal which is not on the premises of the owner.
(2) Attacking or biting any person on the premises of such owner. It shall be an affirmative defense to this
subparagraph that the use of such animal to attack or bite any person was necessary to prevent or apprehend a
person engaged in committing an act of violence, robbery or theft upon the property.
(Ord. No. 96-9747, § 2, 6-17-96; Ord. No. 99-9938, § 1, 8-2-99; Ord. No. 02-10102, § 1, 8-26-02; Ord. No. 04-10223, § 3, 8-9-04)
Sec. 7-6. Public nuisance dogs.
Any dog which has engaged in animal nuisance activity as defined in Section 7-49 of this chapter may be
determined to be a Public Nuisance Dog, and the owner required to obtain a special permit in accordance with
Section 7-121 of this chapter in order to keep the dog within the city limits.
(a) Judicial determination. The judge of the Municipal Court may, as part of a court proceeding on a city
ordinance violation or as a separate proceeding, determine a dog is a Public Nuisance Dog. The court may
require the dog to remain designated as a Public Nuisance Dog for a specified period of time, or
alternatively, until such time as the supervisor of animal control finds the designation is no longer needed to
protect the public health, safety and welfare.
(b) Administrative determination. The enforcement authority, through the supervisor of animal control may, by
administrative action, determine a dog is a Public Nuisance Dog. This administrative determination may be
appealed to the Animal Control Advisory and Appeals Board. Any appeal shall be in writing and must be
received by the supervisor within five (5) days of the owner’s receipt of the administrative determination.
Appeals shall be considered by a three (3) member panel made up of members of the Animal Control
Advisory and Appeals Board. Any person dissatisfied with the decision of the appeal panel may bring an
action in district court to determine the reasonableness of the decision or determination.
(Ord. No. 04-10223, § 4, 8-9-04)
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Sec. 7-7. Dangerous dogs.
Any dog which has attacked or bitten a person or domestic animal may be determined to be a Dangerous Dog, and
the owner required to obtain a special permit in accordance with Section 7-122 of this chapter in order to keep the
dog within the city limits. The determination may be made by the Judge of the Municipal Court as part of a court
proceeding on a city ordinance violation or as a separate proceeding. In considering this determination, the judge
shall take into consideration the severity of the injury and circumstances of the incident. The judge shall take into
consideration whether the public heath, safety and welfare can be adequately protected by the permitting, security
and confinement standards for Dangerous Dogs, as an alternative to a determination that the dog is a Vicious Dog
under Section 7-8, with euthanasia required.
No Dangerous Dog shall be offered for adoption by the Animal Shelter.
(Ord. No. 04-10223, § 5, 8-9-04)
Sec. 7-8. Vicious dogs.
Any dog which has attacked or bitten and inflicted severe injury or death to a person or domestic animal may be
determined to be a vicious dog. A severe injury is a physical injury which results in broken bones, lacerations
requiring multiple sutures or cosmetic surgery. Any dog trained or harbored for the purpose of animal fighting
may be determined a vicious dog.
(a) Judicial determination. The Judge of Municipal Court may, as part of a court proceeding on a city
ordinance violation or as a separate proceeding, determine a dog is a vicious dog.
(b) Destruction of animal. When any dog is determined to be a vicious dog by the Court, the Municipal
Court Judge shall order the animal humanely euthanized.
(Ord. No. 04-10223, § 6, 8-9-04)
Sec. 7-9. Law enforcement and military dog exception.
The provisions of Sections 7-5; 7-6; 7-7; 7-8; 7-49; shall not apply to dogs when used for authorized law
enforcement or military purposes by a government agency or military unit.
(Ord. No. 04-10223, § 7, 8-9-04)
Sec. 7-10. Future special permit required of certain owners.
Any owner who has failed to meet the owner responsibilities in Section 7-5 or 7-49(a) of this chapter related to
animal attacks or animal nuisance activities, and who owns a dog determined to be a Public Nuisance Dog,
Dangerous Dog, or Vicious Dog under Sections 7-6, 7-7 or 7-8 of this chapter, shall be required to obtain a
special permit for Public Nuisance Dog for any subsequent dog or dogs owned and kept in the city limits. This
requirement of the owner shall be in place for a five (5) year period from the date of the judicial or administrative
determination in Section 7-6, 7-7 or 7-8.
(Ord. No. 04-10223, § 8, 8-9-04)
Secs. 7-11 -- 7-15. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT2
Sec. 7-16. Animal Control Advisory and Appeals Board.
The Board of City Commissioners shall establish by resolution a citizen board to be known as the Animal Control
Advisory and Appeals Board. The Board shall have specific duties as referenced in this chapter, as well as duties
described by resolution. In addition, the Board shall provide general advice and recommendations to the
Governing Body, City-County Board of Health and the Enforcement Authority related to animal control issues.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-12), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 04-10223, § 9, 8-9-04)
Editor’s Notes: Former § 7-16 pertained to duties of the city manager was replaced with § 7-17.
2 Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2.
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Sec. 7-17. Duties of the enforcement authority.
The city manager, chief of police and animal control supervisor shall be the enforcement authority with the duty
to administer and enforce all provisions of this chapter. The city manager shall have authority to establish
reasonable administrative regulations, policies and procedures as needed to effectively carry out the spirit and
intent of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-13), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 04-10223, § 10, 8-9-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10223 adopted § 7-17, formerly §§ 7-16 and 7-17 pertaining to the duties of the city manager and police department.
Sec. 7-18. Duties of the health officer.
It shall be the duty of the health officer to administer and enforce the public health provisions of this chapter
directly or through staff assigned to be supervised by the health officer. The health officer shall issue standing
and/or emergency regulations for rabies control; zoonosis control; the control or elimination of animal pests; and
animal bite procedures that the officer finds necessary to protect the public health, which regulations shall be filed
with the city clerk, the supervisor and the chief of police.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-14), 4-28-80)
Sec. 7-19. Enforcement procedures.
(a) The enforcement authority and other employees assigned to them are authorized to issue citations, summons,
notices to appear or other methods required in law and Municipal Court procedures to owners and other
persons in violation of this chapter.
(b) The enforcement authority is hereby authorized to seize, impound and confine any animal kept in violation of
provisions of this chapter and at any time when deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and
welfare. Such animal shall be confined at the animal shelter or other suitable facility in a humane manner.
Such animal may be released to the owner when compliance with provisions of this chapter is achieved, under
procedures established for animal recovery and when said release is consistent with protection of public
health and safety. Any reasonable costs incurred by the enforcement authority in seizing, impounding and
confining of any animal pursuant to this chapter shall be charged against the owner of such animal and shall
be subject to collection by any lawful means.
(c) The enforcement authority is hereby authorized to use humane live animal traps to capture any animal whose
presence on private or public property constitutes a public nuisance or a threat to public safety, health and welfare.
(d) Law enforcement officers and other persons designated by the enforcement authority are authorized to use
such force, including deadly force, as deemed necessary against dangerous or vicious animals and animals
presenting an immediate threat to public health and safety.
(e) It is unlawful for any person to interfere with a law enforcement officer or any person designated by the
enforcement authority in the carrying out of their enforcement duties prescribed by this chapter.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-15), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 04-10223, § 11, 8-9-04)
Secs. 7-20--7-30. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. RESTRICTIONS ON OWNING ANIMALS
Sec. 7-31. Prohibited owning; exemptions.
(a) The owning, harboring, keeping, possessing or selling of any wild, exotic, poisonous or vicious animal
within the city limits is hereby prohibited. This prohibition shall not apply to:
(1) Those wild or exotic animals kept under a rehabilitation or scientific and exhibition permit of the Kansas
Wildlife and Parks Department.
(2) Zoos, circuses, carnivals, veterinarian clinics in possession of such animals during treatment, educational
institutions or medical institutions.
(3) Persons temporarily transporting such animals through the city.
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(b) The owning of any fowl within the city limits is hereby prohibited, except:
(1) Caged birds kept as pets within a residence structure; or
(2) Ducks and geese with a minimum of four hundred (400) square feet of water per duck or goose. Each
location is limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) water fowl; or
(3) The owning of chickens shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) per residence, kept in accordance with
section 7-33;
(4) Pigeons, kept in accordance with section 7-33;
(5) Other domestic fowl, kept in accordance with section 7-31(c)(2).
(c) No livestock, including but not limited to horses, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, and swine, shall be owned,
or maintained within the city limits, except:
(1) Horses which are used for riding purposes may be stabled within the city limits only in designated areas which
have been given a special permit for the purpose by the City-County Health Department. Such designated
areas, for the purpose of health and sanitation, shall be under the supervision of the health officer. If at any time
such designated areas shall become a nuisance or a fly-breeding or rat-infested area, the health officer shall have
the authority to revoke such special permit within ten (10) days after notifying the board of commissioners.
(2) Livestock in conjunction with livestock auctions, livestock shows and rodeos given a permit by the City-
County Health Department.
(d) It shall be unlawful for any veterinarian within the city to fail to report to the supervisor the examination
or treatment of any animal that is owned or maintained in violation of this chapter.
(Ord. 80-8794; Ord. 87-9178; Ord. 90-9371; Ord. 96-9747, § 3, 6-17-96; Ord. 96-9773, § 1, 12-2-96; Ord. 99-9938, § 1, 8-2-99)
State law references: Permitting dangerous animal to be at large, K.S.A. 21-3418.
Sec. 7-32. Limitation on numbers of animals owned; impoundment authorized.
When animals in excess of any limits established in this chapter or under any permit or license authorized in
this chapter are found at any premises, all of the animals found at the premises may be removed by the
supervisor and impounded, except that the person in charge of the premises may designate and retain up to
those limits established by law, regulation or under the license or permit.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-27), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 00-9938, § 1, 8-2-99; Ord. No. 04-10223, § 12, 8-9-04)
Sec. 7-33. Location of yard housing for animals.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain any chicken coop, pigeon cote, or rabbit hutch closer than fifty
(50) feet to the nearest portion of any building occupied by or in any way used by any person, other than the
dwelling occupied by the owner of the animals. Any yard housing for the animals shall be subject to the
maintenance requirements prescribed in section 7-58, and any yard enclosure shall be so construction and
maintained that any animal kept therein is securely confined and prevented from escaping therefrom.
(b) No chickens, pigeons, ducks or geese shall reside within the living area of the owner's residence.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-28), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 00-9938, § 1, 8-2-99)
Sec. 7-34. Keeping bees.
It shall be unlawful for any person, either as owner or as agent, representative, employee or bailee of any owner, to keep or
harbor any bees within the limits of the city without having first obtained a special permit therefore from the board of
commissioners. Any person desiring to obtain a permit to keep bees within the city limits shall file an application with the
city clerk who shall refer the same to the health officer. The health officer shall investigate the proposed premises and file his
written report and recommendations with the board of commissioners. After reviewing the report from the health officer, the
board of commissioners may grant the applicant permission to keep bees upon his premises within the city limits upon such
terms and conditions as it may specify. Any permit granted by the board of commissioners hereunder shall be subject to
revocation in the event said applicant shall fail to comply with the terms and conditions of the special permit or if the keeping
of the bees becomes a nuisance, health hazard or detrimental to the general welfare of the residents the city.
(Code 1966, § 23-166)
Secs. 7-35--7-44. Reserved.
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ARTICLE IV. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONS OWNING ANIMALS
Sec. 7-45. Duty of all animal owners to be responsible owners.
It shall be the positive duty of every owner of any animal or anyone having an animal in possession or custody, to
exercise reasonable care and to take all necessary steps and precautions to protect other people, property and
animals from injury or damage which might result from their animal's behavior. In the event that the owner or
keeper of any animal is a juvenile, the parent or guardian of such juvenile shall be responsible to ensure
compliance with all provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 02-10101, § 2, 8-26-02)
Sec. 7-46. Animal care requirements and prohibition of animal cruelty.
(a) It shall be unlawful cruelty to animals for any person to own any animal and:
(1) Fail to provide such sufficient and wholesome food; potable water; shade and protection from the weather, which
shall include a structurally sound, weatherproof enclosure large enough to accommodate the animal, but not so large
that it would not retain body heat adequately; opportunity for exercise, veterinary care when needed to treat injury or
illness, unless the animal is instead humanely euthanized; or other care as is needed for the health or well-being of
such kind of animal; or
(2) Abandon or leave any animal in any place. For the purpose of this provision, "abandon" means for the owner or
keeper to leave any animal without demonstrated or apparent intent to recover or to resume custody; leave any
animal for more than twelve (12) hours without providing for adequate food, potable water, and shelter for the
duration of the absence; or turn or release any animal for the purpose of causing it to be impounded; or
(3) Leave any animal unattended in a vehicle when such vehicle does not have adequate ventilation and
temperature to prevent suffering, disability or death to such animal.
(b) Any animal impounded for being kept in violation of this section or section 7-71 may be humanely
euthanized by the supervisor if he deems it necessary to relieve suffering. The owner of any animal that
is not euthanized shall be entitled to regain custody of such animal only after such custody is authorized
by the court. All expenses accrued for the treatment or care of such animal shall be paid by the owner,
whether or not he seeks to regain custody of such animal.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-39), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 90-9371, §§ 2, 14, 2-12-90; Ord. No. 99-9938, § 1, 8-2-99)
Sec. 7-47. Proper identification of cats and dogs required.
It shall be unlawful for any person owning any cat or dog to permit such animal to be outside the residence
structure of such owner without a current city registration tag and a current rabies vaccination tag attached to the
collar or harness of such animal. It shall be unlawful for any person to permit a city registration or rabies
vaccination tag to be worn by any animal other than the animal for which such tag is issued.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-40), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 90-9371, §§ 5, 14, 2-12-90)
Sec. 7-48. Duty to keep animal from running at large.
Every owner shall ensure that the animal is kept under restraint and that reasonable care and precautions are
taken to prevent the animal from leaving, while unattended, the premises of its owner. It shall be unlawful
for any owner to fail to prevent such animal from running at large within the city at any time. Any animal
shall be deemed running at large when such animal is not:
(1) Inside a resident structure, secure fence or pen; or
(2) On a leash held by a person controlling such animal; or
(3) Tethered in such a manner as to prevent its crossing outside the premises of the owner onto public
property, public right-of-way, or private property owned by any person other than the owner.
This provision shall not apply to pigeons or to cats, which shall, however, be kept under reasonable restraint
to prevent nuisance activities as are prohibited by this article.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-41), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 99-9938, § 1, 8-2-99; Ord. No. 02-10101, § 3, 8-26-02)
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Sec. 7-49. Animal nuisance activities prohibited.
(a) The owner of any animal shall take all reasonable measures to keep such animal from becoming a
nuisance. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any animal to cause, permit or fail to exercise proper care
and control to prevent such animal from performing, creating or engaging in an animal nuisance activity.
For the purpose of this provision, “animal nuisance activity” is defined as any animal which:
(1) When unprovoked, chases or approaches a person or domestic animal in a menacing fashion or apparent
attitude of attack upon public property, public rights-of-way, or private property owned by any person
other than the owner, or on the owner’s property if the person is lawfully on the property in the
performance of public duties, including public utility, mail delivery, or law enforcement purposes.
Menacing shall mean the display by an animal of a disposition, determination or intent to attack or
inflict injury or harm to a human being or other domestic animal, including displays of growling,
charging, lunging, snapping or biting;
(2) When unprovoked, engages in a menacing behavior causing a person lawfully on abutting or adjoining
private or public property or rights of way to reasonably believe the safety of the person is threatened.
Particular attention shall be paid to threatened safety of children. Such menacing behavior may include
displays of growling, snapping or biting, or behaviors such as charging or lunging at or against a fence
or other barrier separating the owner’s premises from other public or private property. Attempts by an
animal to cross outside the owners premises through, over or under a fence or barrier may constitute
menacing behavior;
(3) Attacks or injures a person or other domestic animal;
(4) Damages public or private property by its activities;
(5) Scatters refuse that is bagged or otherwise contained; or
(6) Causes any condition which threatens or endangers the health or well- being of a person or other animal;
(7) Is repeatedly running at large.
(b) If a summons is issued charging violation of this section, a subpoena may also be issued to a
complainant, witness or other person to testify under oath as to the animal nuisance activity.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-42) 4-28-80; Ord. No. 02-10101, § 4, 8-26-02; Ord. No. 04-10223, § 13, 8-9-04)
Sec. 7-50. Excessive animal noise prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for the owner of any animal to permit such animal to make noise which is so loud or
continuous that is disturbs a person of normal sensibilities. If a summons is issued charging violation of this
section, a subpoena shall also be issued to the person who has been disturbed to testify to the disturbance
under oath.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-43), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 90-9371, §§ 6, 14, 2-12-90)
Sec. 7-51. Proper confinement of cats and dogs in heat required.
The owner of any female cat or dog shall, during the period that such animal is in heat, keep it securely confined
and enclosed within a building except when out upon such person's premises briefly for toilet purposes.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-44), 4-28-80)
Sec. 7-52. Special registration of guard dogs and posting of premises required.
(a) Any person owning a trained guard dog (for the purpose of this section, meaning a dog used to guard
public or private property) in the city shall register such dog with the supervisor, who shall verify that
such animal is controllable by its keeper and is confined in a manner that will not endanger persons not
on the premises guarded.
(b) A conspicuous notice shall be posted on the premises where any guard dog is kept to warn persons of the
nature of the dog therein confined.
(c) Any person operating a guard dog service in the city shall register such business with the supervisor and
shall list all premises to be guarded with the supervisor before such service begins.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-45), 4-28-80)
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Sec. 7-53. Annual registration of cats and dogs required; exception.
Any person owning any cat or dog over one hundred twenty (120) days of age shall register such cat or dog
as prescribed in Article VI of this chapter, except for persons who shall be required to license as a
commercial animal establishment under the control and provisions of Article VII of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-46), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 94-9633, § 1, 5-16-94)
Sec. 7-54. Rabies vaccination of cats and dogs required.
Any person owning any cat or dog over one hundred twenty (120) days of age shall be required to have such
animal currently immunized against rabies. For the purpose of this chapter, currently immunized or
vaccinated against rabies shall mean that such cat or dog has been inoculated against rabies by a licensed
veterinarian. Written evidence of vaccination shall be provided by the veterinarian, with such verification
including both the date of the inoculation, and the expiration date of the inoculation. When no expiration
date is provided by the issuing veterinarian, the expiration date shall be considered to be thirty-six (36)
months from the date of inoculation.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-47), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 83-8964, § 1, 6-6-83; Ord. No. 88-9260, § 1, 7-11-88; Ord. No. 04-10223, § 14, 8-9-04)
Sec. 7-55. Animals in public buildings prohibited; exemptions.
No animal shall be allowed to enter any theatre, store, or other public building in the city, whether
accompanied by its owner or person in charge or otherwise, except with the approval of the building's owner
or manager. Dogs trained to assist the blind or deaf are exempt from this provision.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-48), 4-28-80)
Sec. 7-56. Removal of animal feces required.
The owner of any animal, when such animal is off the owner's property, shall be responsible for the removal
of any feces deposited by such animal on public walks, streets, recreation areas, or private property and it
shall be a violation of this section for such owner to fail to remove or provide for the removal of such feces
before taking such animal from the immediate area where such defecation occurred.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-49), 4-28-80)
Sec. 7-57. Duty to report dog bites.
The owner, as defined in this chapter, of any dog, cat or ferret shall immediately report to the animal shelter,
health department or police department any incident in which the animal has actually bitten any person or
domestic animal, regardless of circumstances, and shall cause the animal to be confined in a secure enclosure
or building until an investigation is conducted by the proper authority.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-54), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 96-9747, § 4, 6-17-96; Ord. No. 99-9938, § 1, 8-2-99)
Sec. 7-58. Proper maintenance of animal yard structures and pens required.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain any animal in any yard structure or area that is not
clean, dry, and sanitary; free from debris and offensive odors that annoy any neighbor; and devoid of rodents
and vermin.
(b) Excrement shall be removed daily from any pen or yard area where animals are kept and, if stored on the
premises of any animal owner, shall be stored in adequate containers with fly-tight lids.
(c) All animal pens and yard shall be so located that adequate drainage is obtained, normal drying occurs, and
standing water is not present.
(d) All earthen yards or runways wherein chickens are kept shall be spaded, then limed once every three (3)
months from the month of April through the month of December. All structures or pens wherein chickens are
kept shall be sprayed to control flies and other insects.
(e) All premises on which animals are kept shall be subject to inspection by the health officer. If the health
officer determines from such inspection that the premises are not being maintained in a clean and sanitary
manner, he shall notify the owner of the animals in writing to correct the sanitation deficiencies within
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twenty-four (24) hours after notice is served on him. Upon the second such notice within a twelve-month
period, the owner shall be issued a summons for violation of this section. Any animal kept under any
condition which could endanger the public or animal health or create a health nuisance may be impounded.
Animals shall be released after fees are paid and cause for impoundment has been corrected.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-51), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 90-9371, § 7, 2-12-90)
Secs. 7-59--7-70. Reserved.
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Sec. 7-71. Cruelty generally.
No person shall willfully and wantonly kill, beat, cruelly ill-treat, torment, overload, overwork, or otherwise
abuse any animal, or cause, instigate or permit any dog fight, cock fight, or other combat between animals or
between animals and humans, nor shall any person attend such unlawful exhibition or be umpire or judge at such.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-62), 4-28-80)
Sec. 7-72. Report of motor vehicles striking animals.
The operator of a motor vehicle which strikes any animal shall, as soon as possible, report the accident to the
supervisor or the police department.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-62), 4-28-80)
Sec. 7-73. Offering animals as prizes or business inducements prohibited.
No person shall offer to give any live animal as a prize or as a business inducement.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-62), 4-28-80)
Sec. 7-74. Selling of certain animals prohibited.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or display within the city any animal or fowl that has been
artificially dyed or colored. Fowl or rabbits younger than eight (8) weeks of age may not be sold or
offered for sale in quantities of fewer than five (5) to an individual purchaser.
(b) No wild, exotic, poisonous or vicious animal may be sold within the city limits, except as allowed under
section 7-31(a).
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-62), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 99-9938, § 1, 8-2-99)
Sec. 7-75. Exposing poison to animals.
No person shall expose any known poisonous substance whether mixed with food or not, so that the same
shall be liable to be eaten by any animal, provided that it shall not be unlawful for a person to expose, on his
own property, poison mixed with only vegetable substances.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-62), 4-28-80)
Sec. 7-76. Spring steel traps restricted.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use a spring steel trap in the city limits except rat, mice, gopher and
mole traps.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-62), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 90-9371, §§ 8, 14, 2-12-90)
Sec. 7-77. Killing or molesting birds.
It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully kill any songbird or to molest the nest of such birds.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-62), 4-28-80)
3 State law references: Injury to a domestic animal, K.S.A. 21-3727.
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Sec. 7-78. Retention of animals unlawfully.
No person shall, without the knowledge of consent of the owner, hold or retain possession of any animal of which
he is not the owner for more than twenty-four (24) hours without first reporting the possession of such animal to
the animal shelter; nor shall any person feed or shelter any unowned animal for seventy-two (72) or more
consecutive hours without reporting such animal to the animal shelter.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-62), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 90-9371, §§ 9, 14, 2-12-90)
Secs. 7-79--7-90. Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. STANDARD REGISTRATION OF CATS AND DOGS
Sec. 7-91. Registration required.
It shall be the duty of any owner of a dog or cat over one hundred twenty (120) days of age to register such cat or
dog with the Salina-Saline County Health Department Animal Shelter Division, and to renew such registration
upon expiration. The registration period shall begin on the date the rabies vaccination is given, or on the date the
dog or cat was first brought into the city, whichever is later. The registration period shall extend to the expiration
date of the rabies inoculation.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-73), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 94-9633, § 2, 5-16-94; Ord. No. 94-9638, § 1, 7-27-94)
Sec. 7-92. Exemptions.
Any other section of this chapter notwithstanding, the registration provision of this chapter, shall not apply to any
nonresident owner of any cat or dog while such person is passing through the city, provided such cat or dog shall
remain on a leash or otherwise effectively restrained while within the city.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-74), 4-28-80)
Sec. 7-93. Fees; exemptions.
(a) The registration fees for cats and dogs shall be determined by resolution.
(b) As proof of neutering and/or permanent identification such as tattooing, microchip or other types of approved
identification, the applicant shall present to the animal shelter personnel a validation signed by a licensed
veterinarian.
(c) No registration fee shall be charged to any owner of a dog trained and being used as a guide or hearing dog.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-75), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 94-9633, § 2, 5-16-94; Ord. No. 96-9747, § 5, 6-17-96; Ord. 05-10266, § 1, 4-18-05)
Sec. 7-94. Procedure.
Registration shall be accomplished at the Salina Animal Shelter, or such other location as administratively
prescribed, at any time during the year that a cat or dog reaches the age of required registration; at any time
during the year an owner acquires a cat or dog of required registration age; or within thirty (30) days after a
person owning a cat or dog moves into the city.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-76), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 04-10223, § 17, 8-9-04)
Sec. 7-95. Issuance of standard license and registration.
The supervisor shall issue a license to the dog or cat owner upon presentation of a certificate of rabies
vaccination under as required Sec. 7-54 of this chapter, and payment of the prescribed registration fees.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-77), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 04-10223, § 18, 8-9-04)
Sec. 7-96. Receipt constitutes certificate of registry.
The receipt issued for the registration shall constitute a certificate of registry and evidence of authorization
for the keeping of such cat or dog within the city and shall be valid for the period of the registration.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-78), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 94-9633, § 2, 5-16-94)
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Sec. 7-97. Registered in name of household head.
All cats and dogs so owned in any household shall be registered in the name of the same household head.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-79), 4-28-80)
Sec. 7-98. Tags.
(a) At the time of issuance of a certificate of standard registry for a cat or dog not currently registered within the
city, the supervisor shall deliver a registration tag bearing the registration number of the certificate. The tag
shall be kept on the animal as required in Section 7-47 of this chapter.
(b) A replacement for a lost, stolen or damaged tag during the registration period shall be furnished for a fee as
established by resolution.
(c) Upon change of animal ownership, any person acquiring any dog or cat currently registered in Salina shall
apply to the supervisor and may transfer such registration with no additional fee charged.
(d) A new registration tag shall not be issued with each renewal, unless the previous tag is lost, stolen, damaged
or becomes unreadable.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-80), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 94-9633, § 2, 5-16-94; Ord. No. 04-10223, § 19, 8-9-04)
Sec. 7-99. Registration assistance by veterinarians and registration records.
Any veterinarian practicing within the city, upon the examination or treatment of any cat or dog that is required
by this article to be registered but whose owner cannot validate current registration, shall issue to the owner of
such animal a registration application and instructions for accomplishing such registration by mail. The clerk shall
provide to all veterinarians the aforementioned registration forms. Additionally, any such veterinarian shall
forward monthly to the health officer a copy of the rabies vaccination certificate or any cat or dog owned by a
Salina resident which has been vaccinated within the prior month, or substantially the same information in an
alternative format deemed suitable by the health officer.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-81), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 90-9371, §§ 10, 14, 2-12-90)
Sec. 7-100. City clerk to maintain file of registry certificates.
The animal control supervisor shall keep on file a copy of all certificates of registry issued within the preceding
thirty-six (36) months. Such certificates shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: The
owner's name, address, and telephone number; an alternate telephone number; a description of the cat or dog,
including name, breed, color, age, weight, sex and neutered or unuttered status; notation of proper tatoo marking,
if applicable; the number of the registration certificate and tag issued; and the expiration date of the registration.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-82), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 05-10266, § 2, 4-18-05 )
Sec. 7-101. Reserved.
Editor’s Note: (Ord. No. 05-10266 repealed Sec. 7-101. Former Sec. 7-101 pertained to city clerk to provide duplicate records to supervisor.)
Sec. 7-102. Hobby breeders license.
All hobby breeders shall obtain an annual city license and pay the fee established by resolution of the board of
commissioners. No license shall be issued until the applicant shall have furnished satisfactory proof that he meets all the
requirements of a hobby breeder as specified in section 7-1(11) and a written consent to the issuance of the license, signed
by the adjacent property owners is filed with the city clerk. For the purpose of this section, adjacent property owner shall
mean the owner of land of which any part thereof lies within fifty (50) feet of any portion of the hobby breeders property,
and provided that the fifty (50) feet shall exclude public streets and alleys; provided however, that this provision shall not
apply to hobby breeders holding a valid hobby breeders license as of July 1, 1980. Any license issued hereunder may be
revoked at any time for just cause at the discretion of the city manager.
(Ord. No. 80-8801, § 2(8-84), 7-21-80)
Sec. 7-103. Denial, revocation and reinstatement.
(a) Withholding or falsifying information on a license or registration application shall be grounds for denial or
revocation of such license or registration.
(b) Any person having been denied a license or registration may not reapply for a period of thirty (30) days. Each
reapplication shall be accompanied by a fee established by resolution.
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(c) No person who has been convicted of cruelty to animals shall be issued a registration or a license.
(d) It shall be a condition of the issuance of any license or registration that the health officer shall be permitted to
inspect all animals and all premises where animals are kept at any time and shall, if permission for such inspection
is refused, revoke the license or registration.
(e) Any license or registration issued shall be subject to revocation in the event such licensee or registrant shall fail to
comply with the terms and conditions of such license or registration, or if the activity licensed becomes a nuisance,
health hazard, or detriment to the safety and welfare of residents of the city.
(f) Any person whose license or registration is revoked shall, within ten (10) days thereafter surrender any animal
owned or kept to the supervisor, who shall determine its disposition, and no part of the license or registration fee
shall be refunded.
(g) Any person aggrieved by the denial or revocation of a license or registration may appeal to the board of
commissioners, which body may either issue, reinstate, or affirm the denial of such license or registration.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-110), 4-28-80)
Secs. 7-104--7-115. Reserved.
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Sec. 7-116. Hobby breeders license.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate as a hobby breeder, as defined in this chapter without being licensed
for that activity. Application shall be made at the Office of the City Clerk.
(b) The City Manager shall establish application procedures and administrative requirements for hobby breeder
licensing.
(c) Hobby breeders must be in full compliance with state. laws and regulations regarding hobby breeding and the Pet
Animal Act.
(d) The criteria used in evaluation of a hobby breeder license application shall be the same as for a Special Multiple
Pet Permit, along with the additional requirements of notice to adjacent property owners with an opportunity to
comment prior to license issuance, and full compliance with the City’s zoning code.
(e) Hobby breeder licenses shall be non-transferable. The license is specific to the premises and applicant.
(f) Hobby breeder licenses shall be annual licenses, expiring December 31 of each year.
(g) The license fee for a hobby breeder shall be established by resolution.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-94), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 04-10223, § 20, 8-9-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 01-10223 adopted § 7-116, combining former §§ 7-116, 7-117, 7-119, 7-120, and 7-121.
Sec. 7-117. Commercial animal establishment license.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, as owner or agent, to operate a commercial animal establishment, as
defined in this Chapter, without being licensed for that activity as provided in this article. Application shall
be made at the Office of the City Clerk.
(b) The City Manager shall establish application procedures and administrative requirements for commercial
animal establishment licensing.
(c) The license fee for a commercial animal establishment shall be established by resolution. No license fee shall
be required of the public animal shelter, nor shall any fee be required of any animal hospital.
(d) Commercial animal establishment licenses shall be non-transferable. The license is specific to the premises
and the applicant.
(e) Commercial animal establishment licenses shall be annual licenses expiring December 31 of each year.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-94), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 04-10223, § 20, 8-9-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10223 adopted § 7-117, combining former § 7-116, 7-117, 7-119, 7-120, and 7-121.
4 Cross references: Licenses generally, Ch. 20.
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Sec. 7-118. Conditions; approval or disapproval of applications.
(a) The City Clerk may issue any special permit or license under Sections 7-116 or 7-117 of this chapter with or
without conditions. An applicant disagreeing with the conditions of a permit or license may appeal to the
City Manager.
(b) An application denial may be recommended by the City Clerk or other authorized official. The official shall
make a report to the City Manager outlining reasons for denial, including without limitation:
(1) The application contained false information, or the applicant withheld substantive information.
(2) The applicant had been convicted of an offense involving cruelty to animals.
(3) The applicant had been convicted of violation of federal, state. or local laws or regulations related to
animals.
(4) For other reasons related to protection of the public health, safety and welfare.
(c) The City Manager may deny an application for cause, or may approve conditions, based on findings related to
the above. Any decision by the City Manager for an application for a license or permit required under
Sections 7-116 or 7-117 may be appealed to the Board of Commissioners, by filing a notice of appeal with the
City Clerk, which appeal shall be heard by the Board of Commissioners within fourteen (14) days. The Board
of Commissioners decision shall be final.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-110), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 04-10223, § 20, 8-9-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10223 adopted § 7-118, formerly § 7-122. Former § 7-118 was replaced with §§ 7-116 and 7-117.
Sec. 7-119. Revocation or suspension.
Any license or permit issued under Sections 7-116 or 117 of this chapter may be revoked or suspended by
the City Manager for violation of federal, state
. or city law or regulation related to the premises or animals
involved, or for failure to comply with the terms or conditions of such license or permit. Any person
aggrieved by the decision of the City Manager regarding license or permit revocation or suspension may
appeal the decision to the Board of Commissioners by filing a notice of appeal with the City Clerk, which
appeal shall be heard by the Board of Commissioners within fourteen (14) days. The Board of
Commissioner’s decision shall be final.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-110), 4-28-80)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10223 adopted § 7-119, formerly § 7-122. Former § 7-119 pertaining to license procedure was combined with §§ 7-116 and 7-117.
Sec. 7-120. Special multiple pet permit.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep or harbor more than four (4) dogs at the same address or
on the same premises without first obtaining a special multiple pet permit. Hobby breeders and
commercial animal establishments licensed under this chapter shall not be required to obtain a separate
special multiple pet permit.
(b) Any person who desires to own, keep or harbor more than four (4) dogs shall apply for a Special
Multiple Pet Permit through the Salina Animal Shelter, on forms provided by the supervisor.
(c) Upon receipt of an application, the supervisor shall inspect the applicant’s property to determine if the
size, condition and facilities are adequate for keeping more than four dogs. The criteria to be evaluated
shall include, without being limited to, the following:
(1) Whether the keeping of more than four dogs will likely create a general public nuisance, animal
nuisance, create excessive noise, or otherwise disturb the peace, quiet and well-being of the
surrounding neighborhood.
(2) Whether the keeping of such dogs will likely cause offensive odors which would create or cause
unreasonable annoyance or discomfort to neighbors or others in close proximity.
(3) Whether the applicant, or any person who will share in the care, custody or control of the dogs has
previously violated any city or state laws, codes or regulations pertaining to the care and control of
dogs or the maintenance of property.
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(4) Whether any conditions are likely to occur which threaten or endanger the health or well being of
persons, the dogs kept onsite, or other animals.
(5) Whether the premises and facilities where the dogs are to be kept are suitable for the keeping of
more than four (4) dogs, and are adequately lighted and ventilated and are so constructed and
maintained so they can be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
(d) The supervisor may issue a special multiple pet permit with or without conditions, based on the result of
his/her application review and site inspections. All conditions in a special multiple pet permit are
binding.
(e) As a condition of a multiple pet permit, the permit holder shall notify the animal shelter within ten (10)
days when any of the permitted dogs gives birth.
(f) A special multiple pet permit is non-transferable. The permit is specific to the subject property and to the
applicant.
(g) A special multiple pet permit shall expire on December 31 of the current year. The annual fee for a
special pet permit shall be established by resolution.
(Ord. No. 04-10223, § 20, 8-9-04)
Editor’s Note: Ord. No. 04-10223 adopted § 7-120. Former § 7-120 pertaining to license transferability was combined with §§ 7-116 and 7-117.
Sec. 7-121. Public nuisance dog permit.
The keeping of a dog which has been determined to be a Public Nuisance Dog under procedures established
in this Chapter shall be subject to the following mandatory requirements:
1. Special Permit Required. In addition to standard registration and licensing, a special annual permit
shall be required for keeping any Public Nuisance Dog. No permit shall be granted except with such
conditions attached as shall, in the opinion of the enforcement authority, reasonably protect the
public health, safety and welfare. Permits shall only be issued to adults. A temporary permit may be
issued pending final disposition of the application. Final permits shall expire twelve months after
issuance, with renewal required at that time.
2. Application for Permit. An application for a Public Nuisance Dog permit shall be made no later than
five (5) days following the determination that a dog is a Public Nuisance Dog pursuant to this
Chapter. The application shall be on forms provided by the city, with its form, content and submittal
requirements to be determined by the City Manager.
3. Transfer of a Permit. A Public Nuisance Dog special permit may be transferred to a new owner
within the city limits. A transfer application must be completed by both the current and prospective
new owner, with a fee paid at the time of application.
4. Permit Fee. The fee for an initial permit, a renewal permit, or transfer of a permit shall be as
established by resolution.
5. Standards and Requirements. The keeping of any specially permitted Public Nuisance Dog in the
city limits shall be subject to the following mandatory requirements, in addition to compliance with
all other state and local laws and regulations:
(a) Microchipping. All Public Nuisance Dogs shall have an identification microchip implanted in
the dog. Such microchipping shall be accomplished by a licensed veterinarian or by the Salina-
Saline County Animal Shelter as part of the special permitting process.
(b) Identification Photographs. All owners of Public Nuisance Dogs shall make available the dog
during the special permit process in order to allow the city to obtain digital photographs of the
registered animal for identification purposes.
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(c) Confinement. All Public Nuisance Dogs shall be securely confined indoors, in a securely fenced
yard, or secure pen or kennel. Confinement conditions shall be included in the permit to address
the specific nuisance problems caused by that animal (e.g. menacing behavior; repeated running
at large, damage to property).
(d) Special Collar. All Public Nuisance Dogs shall be required to wear a special designated color
collar at all times when not confined indoors. The collar shall either be one issued by the city
during the special permit process, or one provided by the owner and approved by the city. The
Enforcement Authority shall designate the specific color required.
(e) Reporting Requirements. All owners of specially permitted Public Nuisance Dogs shall, within
ten (10) days of the occurrence, report the following in writing to the city:
(1) The removal of the dog from the city limits.
(2) The death of the dog.
(3) The new address of the premises where the dog is kept if the owner moves within the city limits.
(Ord. No. 04-10223, § 20, 8-9-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10223 adopted § 7-121. Former § 7-121 pertaining to license expiration and renewal was combined with §§ 7-116 and 7-117.
Sec. 7-122. Dangerous dog permit.
The keeping of a dog which has been determined to be a Dangerous Dog under procedures established in this
Chapter shall be subject to the following mandatory requirements:
(1) Special Permit Required. In addition to standard registration and licensing, a special annual permit
shall be required for keeping a Dangerous Dog. No permit shall be granted except with such
conditions attached as shall, in the opinion of the enforcement authority, reasonably protect the
public health, safety and welfare. Permits shall only be issued to adults. A temporary permit may be
issued pending final disposition of the application.
(2) Application for Permit. An application for a Dangerous Dog permit shall be made no later than five
(5) days following the determination that a dog is a Dangerous Dog pursuant to this Chapter. The
application shall be on forms provided by the city, with its form, content and submittal requirements
to be determined by the City Manager.
(3) Transfer of a Permit. A Dangerous Dog special permit may be transferred to a new owner within the
city limits. A transfer application must be completed by both the current and prospective new owner,
with a fee paid at the time of application.
(4) Permit Fee. The fee for an initial permit, renewal permit or transfer of a permit shall be as
established by resolution.
(5) Standards and Requirements. The keeping of a specially permitted Dangerous Dog in the city limits
shall be subject to the following mandatory requirements, in addition to compliance with all other
state
. and local laws and regulations:
(a) Leash Requirement Outside of Pen. No person shall permit a Dangerous Dog to go outside the
owner’s residential structure or the dog’s kennel or pen unless such dog is securely leashed with
a leash no longer than four (4) feet in length and an adult is in physical control of the leash;
provided however, that a Dangerous Dog may be in the rear yard of the owner’s premises without
a leash when the rear yard is securely fenced and an adult is physically present in the rear yard
with the dog. No person shall permit a Dangerous Dog to be kept on a chain or rope outside its
kennel or pen and no Dangerous Dog may be leashed or tethered to inanimate objects such as
trees, posts or buildings.
(b) Confinement. All Dangerous Dogs shall be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed
and locked pen or kennel. Such pen or kennel must meet administrative regulations for
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construction and location standards established by the City Manager. All structures used to
confine specially permitted Dangerous Dogs must be locked by a key or combination lock when
such animals are within the structure.
(c) Confinement Indoors. No Dangerous Dog may be kept on a porch, patio or in any part of a house
or structure that would allow the dog to exit such building on its own volition.
(d) Microchipping. All Dangerous Dogs shall have an identification microchip implanted in the dog.
Such microchipping shall be accomplished by a licensed veterinarian or by the Salina-Saline
County Animal Shelter as part of the special permitting process. The applicant for a special
permit under this ordinance shall file proof of microchipping if it has already taken place or is to
be accomplished outside the permitting process.
(e) Neutering. All Dangerous Dogs must be neutered, with documentation provided from a
veterinarian.
(f) Signs. All owners of Dangerous Dogs shall display in a prominent place on their premises a sign
easily readable by the public using the words “Beware of Dog.” In addition, a similar sign is
required to be posted on the kennel or pen of such animal.
(g) Special Collar. All Dangerous Dogs shall be required to wear a special designated color collar at
all times when not confined indoors. The collar shall be visibly on the dog when it is in the
kennel or pen, or on a leash. The collar shall be either one issued by the city during the special
permit process, or one provided by the owner and approved by the city. The Enforcement
Authority shall designate the specific color required.
(h) Insurance. All owners of Dangerous Dogs shall have in effect public liability insurance in a
single incident amount of $100,000 for bodily injury to or death of any person or persons or for
damage to property owned by any person which may results from the ownership, keeping or
maintenance of such Dangerous Dog. At the time of initial application for a special permit, the
owner, keeper or harborer must present proof of the required insurance. At the time of
subsequent registration renewal, the owner, keeper or harborer shall show proof of the required
insurance for the present registration period and proof that there was continuous insurance
coverage throughout the period of the prior special permit year. In the event the required
insurance is canceled, lapsed or for any other reason becomes non-enforceable, the owner, keeper
or harborer shall be in violation of the provisions of this ordinance. The owner, harborer or
keeper shall notify the city within ten (10) days of any cancellation, lapse or non-enforceability
of this insurance, and provide proof substitute coverage has been obtained. The insurance may
be in the form of a special liability policy or a standard homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy
from a Kansas licensed insurer which includes liability coverage.
(i) Identification Photographs. All owners of Dangerous Dogs shall make available the dog during
the special permit process in order to allow the city to obtain digital photographs of the registered
animal for identification purposes.
(j) Reporting Requirements. All owners of specially permitted Dangerous Dogs shall, within ten
(10) days of the occurrence, report the following information in writing to the city.
(1) The removal from the city limits or death of a specially permitted Dangerous Dog.
(2) The death of a specially permitted Dangerous Dog.
(3) The new address where the Dangerous Dog is kept or harbored, should the owner move within
the city limits.
(Ord. No. 04-10223, § 20, 8-9-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10223 adopted 7-122. Former 7-122 pertaining to denial, revocation and reinstatement of license was replaced with 7-118 and 7-119.
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Sec. 7-123. Permit denial, revocation and reinstatement.
Special permits under Sections 7-119, 7-120 and 7-121 of this chapter shall be subject to the following:
(a) Withholding or falsifying information on an application shall be grounds for denial or revocation of
such permit by the Enforcement Authority.
(b) Any permit issued shall be subject to revocation in the event such permittee fails to comply with the
terms and conditions of the permit or related requirements in this chapter.
(c) Any person whose license is revoked shall, within five (5) days thereafter surrender the permitted
animal to the supervisor, who shall determine its disposition. No part of the permit fee shall be
refunded.
(d) The enforcement authority may reinstate a permit when deemed to be in the public interest.
(Ord. No. 04-10223, § 20, 8-9-04)
Sec. 7-124. Removal of special permit requirement.
Unless the court has directed otherwise annually at the time of renewal consideration for a permit issued
under Section 7-120, an owner may request a review and determination as to whether the dog should no
longer be classified as a Public Nuisance Dog and subject to special permit requirements. A request for
determination review and decision shall be in writing, on forms and including information established by
administrative regulation. A determination review fee shall be charged, as established by resolution.
(Ord. No. 04-10223, § 20, 8-9-04)
Sec. 7-125. Appeal of permit action.
Administrative actions, determinations and decisions of the Enforcement Authority related to issuance, denial or
revocation of a special permit under Sections 7-120, 7-121 and 7-122 of this chapter may be appealed to a three
member panel of the Animal Control Advisory and Appeals Board. Appeals shall be in writing and received by
the supervisor no later than five (5) days following notice of the action or determination. An appeal fee shall be
charged as established by resolution. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the appeal panel may bring an
action in district court to determine the reasonableness of any such action or determination.
(Ord. No. 04-10223), § 20, 8-9-04)
Secs. 7-126 – 7-135. Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. IMPOUNDMENT, RECOVERY AND ADOPTION OF ANIMALS
AT ANIMAL SHELTER
Sec. 7-136. Notification of capture and impoundment.
Upon the taking and impoundment of any cat or dog wearing a current city registration or rabies vaccination tag
or having a proper tattoo marking, the supervisor shall notify the owner of such animal of its impoundment and
conditions under which the animal can be recovered. Such notice shall be given by telephone or in writing within
forty-eight (48) hours of the impoundment of such animal. Any owner so notified who fails to reclaim such
animal within twenty-four (24) hours of such notice shall be issued a summons for failure to reclaim.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-121), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 90-9371, §§ 11, 14, 2-12-90)
Sec. 7-137. Owner of impounded animal may be processed against for violation of any applicable
section or sections.
The owner of any impounded animal who does not recover such animal may still be processed against for
violation of any applicable section or sections of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-122), 4-28-90)
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Sec. 7-138. Impoundment; notification of owner; holding period.
(a) Animal control personnel shall make reasonable efforts to identify the owner of any impounded animal, and
to notify the owner of its impoundment and the conditions under which the animal can be recovered.
(b) Any impounded animal not recovered by its owner within a holding period of three (3) days shall become the
property of the city and may be offered for adoption or humanely euthanized, subject to the following
exceptions:
(1) When any animal is voluntarily given to the city by its owner to be offered for adoption or humanely
euthanized;
(2) When any animal not having proper identification arrives at the shelter in such a condition that, in the
judgement of the supervisor, compassion requires that such animal be promptly and humanely euthanized.
(Ord. No. 80-8794, § 1(8-123), 4-28-80; Ord. No. 90-9371, § 12, 2-12-9; Ord. No. 04-10223, § 21, 8-9-04)
Sec. 7-139. Procedure and fees for recovery of animals.
Any owner of an impounded animal shall be entitled to recover such animal if, within the prescribed holding
period, the owner appears to claim the animal and makes payment of required fees and any veterinary
expenses. Fees shall be established by action of the City-County Board of Health. No animal may be
released to the owner if such release would be inconsistent with protection of public health and safety.
(Ord. 80-8794, § 1(8-124), 4-28-80; Ord. 90-9371, §§ 13, 14, 2-12-90; Ord. No. 91-9478, § 1, 11-25-91; Ord. No. 04-10223, § 22, 8-9-04)
Sec. 7-140. Reserved.
Editor’s Note: Ord. No. 04-10223 repealed § 7-140 pertaining to procedure and fees for adopting animals.
ARTICLE IX. BREED SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
DIVISION 1. PIT BULL DOGS
Sec. 7-141. Definitions.
For purposed of this ordinance, the definitions set forth in Section 7.1 of Chapter 7 of the Salina Code are
incorporated by reference. The following words and phrases when used in this ordinance, shall have the
meanings respectively, ascribed to them:
Enforcement Authority means the city manager, chief of police, animal control supervisor and their
respective designees.
Pit Bull Dog is defined to mean any and all of the following dogs:
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed of dogs;
The American Staffordshire Terrier breed of dogs;
The American Pit Bull Terrier breed of dog;
Any other breed commonly known as Pit Bull, Pit Bull Dog, or Pit Bull Terrier;
Dogs which have the appearance and characteristics of being predominantly of the breed of dogs
known as Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier.
The registration of a dog with a dog association or in any governmental jurisdiction as a pit bull or
any of the dogs listed above shall constitute prima facie evidence the animal is prohibited by this
ordinance.
(Ord. No. 05-10271, § 1, 4-18-05)
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Sec. 7-142. Prohibition
No resident shall own, keep, harbor, or in any way possess a pit bull dog within the city limits of Salina, Kansas.
The City Manager shall implement administrative regulations related to standards and requirements to protect
the public safety governing non-resident possession of a pit bull dog within the city limits on a temporary basis.
(Ord. No. 05-10271, § 1, 4-18-05)
Sec. 7-143. Exception.
Pit bull dogs located within the city limits and lawfully registered with the City of Salina on the effective date of
this ordinance may be kept within the city limits upon strict compliance with the standards and requirements set
forth in Sec. 7-144.
(Ord. No. 05-10271, § 1, 4-18-05)
Sec. 7-144. Standards and Requirements
The keeping of a pit bull dog eligible for the exception under Sec. 7-143 shall be subject to the following
mandatory requirements:
(1) Special Permit Required
A special annual permit shall be required for keeping of any pit bull dog eligible for the exception under
Sec. 7-143. No permit shall be granted except with such conditions attached as shall, in the opinion of
the enforcement authority, reasonably protect the public health, safety and welfare. A temporary permit
may be issued following application and pending final disposition of the application. Permits shall only
be issued to adults.
(2) Application for Permit
An application for a pit bull dog permit pursuant to this ordinance shall be made no later than 30 days
following the effective date of this ordinance. The application shall be on forms provided by the city,
with its form, content and submittal requirements to be determined by the city manager.
(3) Permit Fee
An initial application fee for an annual permit shall be $50.00 for each pit bull dog. Annual
renewal fees shall be $25.00 for one pit bull dog plus an additional $10.00 for each additional pit
bull dog owned by the same individual and kept or harbored on the same premises.
(4) Standards and Requirements
The keeping of a specially permitted pit bull dog in the city limits shall be subject to the following
mandatory requirements, in addition to compliance with all other state. and local laws and
regulations:
(a) Leash Requirement Outside of Pen. No person shall permit a pit bull dog to go outside the owner’s
residential structure or the dog’s kennel or pen unless such dog is securely leashed with a leash no
longer than four (4) feet in length and an adult is in physical control of the leash; provided however,
that a pit bull dog may be in the rear yard of the owner’s premises without a leash when the rear
yard is securely fenced and an adult is physically present in the rear yard with the dog. No person
shall permit a pit bull dog to be kept on a chain or rope outside its kennel or pen and no pit bull dog
may be leashed or tethered to inanimate objects such as trees, posts or buildings.
(b) Confinement. All pit bull dogs shall be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and
locked pen or kennel. Such pen or kennel must meet administrative regulations for construction
and location standards established by the city manager. All structures used to confine specially
permitted pit bull dogs must be locked by a key or combination lock when such animals are within
the structure.
(c) Confinement Indoors. No pit bull dog may be kept on a porch, patio or in any part of a house or
structure that would allow the dog to exit such building on its own volition.
(d) Microchipping. All pit bull dogs shall have an identification microchip implanted in the dog. Such
microchipping shall be accomplished by a licensed veterinarian or by the Salina-Saline County
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Animal Shelter as part of the special permitting process. The applicant for a special permit under
this ordinance shall file proof of microchipping if it has already taken place or is to be
accomplished outside the permitting process.
(e) Signs. All owners of pit bull dogs shall within 30 days of the effective date of this ordinance display
in a prominent place on their premises a sign easily readable by the public using the words “Beware
of Dog”. In addition, a similar sign is required to be posted on the kennel or pen of such animal.
(f) Special Collar. All pit bull dogs shall be required to wear a special designated color collar at all
times when not confined indoors. The collar shall be visibly on the dog when it is in a kennel or
pen, or on a leash. The collar shall be either one issued by the City during the special permit
process, or one provided by the owner and approved by the City. The Enforcement Authority shall
designate the specific color required.
(g) Insurance. All owners of pit bull dogs shall, within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this
ordinance obtain and have in effect public liability insurance in a single incident amount of
$100,000 for bodily injury to or death of any person or persons or for damage to property owned by
any persons which may result from the ownership, keeping or maintenance of such pit bull dog. At
the time of initial application for a special permit, the owner, keeper or harborer must present proof
of the required insurance. At the time of subsequent registration renewal, the owner, keeper or
harborer shall show proof of insurance for the present registration period and proof that there was
continuous insurance coverage throughout the period of the prior special permit year. In the event
said liability insurance is canceled, lapsed or for any other reason becomes non-enforceable, said
owner, keeper or harborer shall be in violation of the provisions of this ordinance. The owner,
harborer or keeper shall notify the City within ten (10) days of any cancellation, lapse or non-
enforceability of this insurance, and provide proof substitute coverage has been obtained. The
insurance may be in the form of a special liability policy or a standard homeowners or renters
insurance policy from a Kansas licensed insurer which does not have a policy of limiting or
excluding coverage due to pit bull dog ownership.
(h) Identification Photographs. All owners of pit bull dogs shall make available the dog during the
special permit process in order to allow the City to obtain digital photographs of the registered
animal for identification purposes.
(i) Reporting Requirements. All owners of specially permitted pit bull dogs shall, within ten (10) days
of the occurrence, report the following information in writing to the City.
(1) The removal from the city limits or death of a specially permitted pit bull dog.
(2) The birth of offspring of the specially permitted pit bull dog.
(3) The new address of the premises where the pit bull dog is kept or harbored should the
owner move within the city limits.
(j) Animals Born to Specially Permitted Dogs. All offspring born of pit bull dogs specially
permitted with the City must be removed from the city limits within six (6) weeks of their
birth.
(Ord. No. 05-10271, § 1, 4-18-05)
Sec. 7-145. Sale or Transfer of Ownership Prohibited.
No person shall sell, barter or in any other way transfer ownership of a pit bull dog to any person within the city
limits unless the recipient person is an adult permanently residing in the same household and on the same
premises as the owner issued the special permit.
(Ord. No. 05-10271, § 1, 4-18-05)
Sec. 7-146. Duty of Owners: Failure to Comply.
The purpose of the requirements in this ordinance governing pit bull dogs is to prevent attacks, injuries or deaths
by mandating use of control methods. It is the positive duty of any owner of a pit bull dog to take all necessary
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steps to comply with this ordinance. It is unlawful for the owner of a pit bull dog within the city limits of Salina
to fail to comply with the provisions of this ordinance.
Any dog found to be the subject of a violation of this ordinance shall be subject to immediate seizure and impoundment.
Failure to comply shall also be considered good cause for the revocation of any license or special permit issued allowing
for the keeping of the subject dog, resulting in the immediate removal of the animal from the City.
(Ord. No. 05-10271, § 1, 4-18-05)
Sec. 7-147. Costs to be paid by responsible persons.
Any reasonable costs incurred by the City in seizing, impounding, confining or disposing of any pit bull dog
pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance shall be charged against the owner of such animal and shall be
subject to collection by any lawful means.
(Ord. No. 05-10271, § 1, 4-18-05)
Sec. 7-148. Administration and Enforcement.
It shall be the duty of the city manager, through the enforcement authority to administer and enforce the
provisions of this ordinance. The city manager shall have authority to establish reasonable administrative
regulations, policies and procedures as needed to effectively carry out the spirit and intent of this ordinance.
(Ord. No. 05-10271, § 1, 4-18-05)
Sec. 7-149. Penalties.
Wherever in this ordinance any act is prohibited or is declared to be unlawful or the performance of any act
is required or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful, the violation of any provision of this
ordinance shall be punished by a fine of not more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), or by
imprisonment for a period not exceeding one (1) year, or by both fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of
the court. Each day any violation of this ordinance continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. No. 05-10271, § 1, 4-18-05)
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CHAPTER 8. BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURAL APPURTENANCES1
Art. I. Adoption of Codes, §§ 8-1 – 8-160
Div. 1. Adoption of the International Building Code, §§ 8-1 – 8-30
Div. 2. Adoption of Residential Building Code with Amendments, §§ 8-31 – 8-70
Div. 3. Adoption of Plumbing Code with Amendments, §§ 8-71 – 8-120.
Div. 4. Adoption of Mechanical Code with Amendments, §§ 8-121 – 8-145.
Div. 5. Adoption of Electrical Code with Amendments, §§ 8-146 – 8-160.
Art. II. Building Advisory Board, §§ 8-161 -- 8-170
Art. III. Building Contractor and Skilled Trade Contractor Licensing, §§ 8-171 – 8-200.4
Div. 1. Definitions, § 8-171.
Div. 2. Building Contractor License Required, §§ 8-172 – 8-183.
Div. 3. Skilled Trade Contractor License Required, §§ 8-184 – 8-191.
Div. 4. Registered Tradesman, § 8-192.
Div. 5. General License and Registration Requirements, §§ 8-193 – 8-200.4
Art. IV. Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, §§ 8-201 – 8-220
Art. V. Structures Damaged by Fire, Explosion, or Windstorm §§ 8-221 – 8-235
Art. VI. Sign Code, §§ 8-236 – 8-240
ARTICLE I. ADOPTION OF CODES
DIVISION 1. ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE2
Sec. 8-1. International Building Code adopted.
There is hereby adopted, by reference, by the city for the purpose of providing minimum standards to safeguard life or
limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials,
location, operation, alteration, repair, maintenance, use and occupancy of all buildings and structures within the city
and certain equipment specifically regulated therein, that certain building code known as the International Building
Code, promulgated and published by the International Code Council, being particularly the 2006 edition including
Appendix H but not including any other appendices thereto and except as further amended in this article of the Salina
Code of which not fewer than three (3) copies have been, and are now filed in the office of the city clerk and the same
are hereby incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and the provisions thereof shall be controlling in the
construction of all buildings and structures therein contained within the corporate limits of the city.
(Ord. No. 98-9852, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10025, § 1, 3-5-01; Ord. No. 04-10208; § 1, 10-11-04; Oro. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
State law references: Authority to incorporate standard codes by reference, K.S.A. 12-3009 et seq. Editor’s Note: Ord. No. adopted § 8-1, formerly § 8-
36. Former § 8-1 pertained to payment of permit fees was repealed by Ord. No. 04-10208.
Sec. 8-2. Reserved.
Editor’s Note: 04-10208 adopted 8-2 formerly 8-36.1 – 8-50. Former 8-2 pertaining to license suspension if inspection fees not paid was replaced with 8-
182. Former 8-2 providing an amendment to 101.2 of the IBC was repealed by Ord. 10-10552.
Sec. 8-3. Amendment to Section 101.4 of the International Building Code.
[Section 104.1 and all of its subsections are hereby amended to read as follows:]
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.7 and referenced elsewhere in
this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
101.4.1 Electrical. Each reference to the International Electric Code shall mean the National Electric Code.
1 Cross references: Fire prevention and protection, Ch. 14; flood prevention and control, Ch. 15; housing, Ch. 18; mobile homes and trailers, Ch. 22;
planning, Ch. 29; public utilities, Ch. 31; solid waste, Ch. 34; streets, sidewalks and other public places; Ch. 35; subdivision regulations, Ch. 36; water and
sewers, Ch. 41; zoning regulations. Ch. 42.
2 Editor’s Note: Division 1 created by Ord. No. 04-10206.
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101.4.2 Gas. Each reference to the International Fuel Gas Code shall mean the Uniform Plumbing Code.
101.4.3 Mechanical. Each reference to the International Mechanical Code shall mean the Uniform
Mechanical Code.
101.4.4 Plumbing. Each reference to the International Plumbing Code shall mean the Uniform Plumbing Code
Each reference to the International Private Sewage Disposal Code shall mean the Uniform Plumbing Code.
101.4.5 Deleted
101.4.6 Fire prevention. The provisions of the International Fire Code shall apply to matters affecting or relating
to structures, processes and premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or
use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the
occupancy of structures or premises; and from the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire
suppression and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation.
101.4.7 Deleted
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04, Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Note: Ord. 04-10208 adopted § 8-3, formerly §§ 8-36.1 – 8-50. Former § 8-3 pertaining to notices of violations was repealed by Ord. 04-10208.
Sec. 8-4. Amendment to Section 102.6 of the International Building Code.
[Section 102.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
102.6 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code
shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, Chapter 18 of the
Salina Municipal Code or the International Fire Code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the
general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04, Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-5. Amendment to Section 103.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 103.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
103.1 Designation of enforcement agency. The Department of Development Services Division of Building
Services is hereby designated as the enforcement agency of this code and the official in charge thereof shall be
known as the Building Official.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-6. Amendment to Section 103.3 of the International Building Code.
[Section 103.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the
appointing authority, the building official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy building official, the related
technical officers,
inspectors, plan examiners and other employees. Such employees shall have powers as
delegated by the building official.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-7. Amendment to Section 105.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 105.1 and all of its subsections are hereby amended to read as follows:]
105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or
change the occupancy of a building or structure which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done,
shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
105.1.1 Deleted
105.1.2 Deleted
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-8. Amendment to Section 105.2 of the International Building Code.
[Section 105.2 is hereby amended to read as follows with subsections remaining unchanged:]
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or
ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
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Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses,
provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m2).
2. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.
3. Oil derricks.
4. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the
top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids.
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and the
ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
6. Sidewalks and driveways, platforms and uncovered decks not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade
and not over any basement or story below.
7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, as applicable in Section 101.2, which
are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and are installed entirely
above ground.
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes and not including service systems.
11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from
the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, and
Group U occupancies.
13. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in height.
14. Roof coverings not involving structural components.
15. Installation of replacement windows not requiring wall or structural changes, however the lack of a requirement
for a permit does not allow the installation of windows smaller than required for light, ventilation or egress.
16. Installation of exterior siding.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-9. Amendment to Section 108.2 of the International Building Code.
[Section 108.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems or
alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as
established by the applicable governing authority. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the fee schedule
adopted pursuant to section 2-2 of the Salina Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-10. Amendment to Section 108.3 of the International Building Code.
[Section 108.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
108.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit for alterations or renovations shall provide an
estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including
materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment
and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is underestimated on the
application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of
the building official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official.
- Additional fees will not be charged for electrical, plumbing, mechanical and concrete permits issued in conjunction with
a building permit.
- Additional plan review fees will not be charged.
- All fees owed will be rounded down to the nearest dollar.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 8-11. Amendment to Section 109.3.7 of the International Building Code.
Section 109.3.7 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12. Amendment to Section 112 of the International Building Code.
[Section 112 and all of its subsections are hereby amended to read as follows:]
112.1 General. The Building Advisory Board shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the
building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code. See Article II, Chapter 8 of Salina Municipal Code
112.2 Limitations on authority. Deleted
112.3 Qualifications. Deleted
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.0.5. Amendment to Section 202 of the International Building Code.
[Section 202 is hereby amended by adding the following definition.]
Non-climatized Storage: A structure where the storage of vehicles, goods and personal belongings which only
necessitates the presence of persons on the premises exclusively for the purpose of loading and off-loading of
goods and materials on an intermittent basis.
(Ord. No. 11-10602, § 1, 5-2-11)
Sec. 8-12.1. Amendment to Section 311.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 311.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
311.1 Storage Group S. Storage Group S occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a
portion thereof, for storage that is not classified as a hazardous occupancy. Floors in S-1 and S-2 occupancies that are
accessible to motor vehicle traffic must comply with section 406.2.6 of this code.
(Ord. No. 07-10372, § 1, 2-12-07; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.1.1. Amendment to Section 312.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 312.1 is hereby amended by adding the following classifications under Utility and Miscellaneous Group
U, General]
Non-climatized Storage
(Ord. No. 11-10602, § 1, 5-2-11)
Sec. 8-12.2. Amendment to Section 406.2.6 of the International Building Code.
[Section 406.2.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
406.2.6 Floor surface. Floor surfaces accessible to motor vehicles shall be of concrete or similar noncombustible and
nonabsorbent materials.
Exceptions:
1. Asphalt parking surfaces are permitted at ground level.
2. Buildings that comply with section 406.7
(Ord. No. 07-10372, § 1, 2-12-07; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.3. Amendment to Section 406.3.2 of the International Building Code.
[Section 406.3.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
406.3.2 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this chapter and as used elsewhere
in this code, have the meanings shown herein.
MECHANICAL-ACCESS OPEN PARKING GARAGES. Open parking garages employing parking
machines, lifts, elevators or other mechanical devices for vehicles moving from and to street level and in
which public occupancy is prohibited above the street level.
OPEN PARKING GARAGE. A structure or portion of a structure as described in Section 406.3.4 with the
openings as described in Section 406.3.3.1 on two or more sides that is used for the parking or storage of
private motor vehicles except that single story structures that have openings as described in Section 406.3.3.1
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on two or more sides but do not have floors that comply with section 406.2.6 and are used solely for the
storage of motor vehicles other than tractor trucks or commercial buses shall not be defined as an open
parking garage, but shall be defined as an open building for the storage of motor vehicles and shall conform to
the requirements as prescribed in Section 406.7.
RAMP-ACCESS OPEN PARKING GARAGES. Open parking garages employing a series of
continuously rising floors or a series of interconnecting ramps between floors permitting the movement of
vehicles under their own power from and to the street level.
(Ord. No. 07-10372, § 1, 2-12-07; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.3.1. Amendment to Section 406.6.3 of the International Building Code
[Section 406.6.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
406.6.3 Ventilation. Repair garages shall be mechanically ventilated in accordance with the exhaust ventilation
requirements of the Uniform Mechanical Code. The ventilation system shall be controlled at the entrance to the garage.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.4. Amendment to Section 406.7 of the International Building Code.
[Sections 406.7and subsections 406.7.1 through 406.7.3 are hereby added and reads as follows:]
406.7 Open Buildings for Motor Vehicle Storage.
406.7.1 Occupancy classification. Buildings regulated by this section shall be classified as S-1 occupancies
and shall be subject to all of the requirements for that use.
Exception: Fire barriers used to divide buildings into separate fire areas shall meet all of the requirements
of Section 706 except that the fire rating of the fire barrier shall be two hours.
406.7.2 Mixed use. Buildings regulated by this section shall not be combined with any other use, except an
office accessory to the motor vehicle storage building not exceeding 10 percent of the total floor area of the
building may be permitted as an accessory use, provided it is separated by a 1-hour rated fire wall.
406.7.3 Floor surface. Floor surfaces in open buildings used for motor vehicle storage shall be of approved
noncombustible, non-dust generating all-weather materials such as asphalt millings, gravel or crushed stone.
(Ord. No. 07-10372, § 1, 2-12-07; Ord. No. 09-10496, § 1, 4-27-09; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.4.1. Amendment to Section 412.2.3 of the International Building Code.
[Section 412.2.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
412.2.3 Floor surface. Floor surfaces accessible to aircraft shall be of concrete or similar noncombustible and
nonabsorbent materials. If floor drains are provided they shall discharge through an approved oil separator to the
sewer or to an outside vented sump.
(Ord. No. 07-10415, § 1, 9-17-07; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5. Amendment to Section 901.5 of the International Building Code.
[Section 901.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
901.5.1 Installation acceptance testing. All required tests shall be conducted by and at the expense of the owner
or his representative. The fire department shall not be held responsible for any damages incurred in such tests.
Where it is required that the fire department witness any such test, such test shall be scheduled with a minimum of
48 hour notice to the fire code official or his representative.
(Ord. No. 07-10372, § 1, 2-12-07; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.1. Amendment of Section 901.6 of the International Building Code.
[Section 901.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems shall be maintained
in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Non-required fire
protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed.
901.6.1 Standpipe Testing. Building ownersmanagers must utilize a licensed fire protection contractor to
test and certify standpipe systems. In addition to the testing and maintenance requirements of NFPA 25 that
apply to standpipe systems, the following additional requirements shall be applied to the testing that is
required every five (5) years:
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1. The piping between the Fire Department Connection (FDC) and the standpipe shall be hydrostatically tested
for all FDC’s on any type of standpipe system. Hydrostatic testing shall also be conducted in accordance with
NFPA 25 requirements for the different types of standpipe systems.
2. For any manual (dry or wet) standpipe system not having an automatic water supply capable of flowing water
through the standpipe, the contractor shall receive approval from the City of Salina Utilities Department prior
to connection to a city owned fire hydrant. Upon approval by the City of Salina Utilities Department the
contractor shall connect hose from a fire hydrant or portable pumping system (as approved by the fire code
official) to each FDC, and flow water through the standpipe system to the roof outlet to verify that each inlet
connection between functions properly. There shall be no required pressure criteria at the outlet. Check valves
must be tested and verified to function properly and that there are no closed control valves in the system.
3. All pressure relief, reducing, or control valves shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 25.
4. The contractor shall furnish and install caps for all FDC’s. Caps must be approved by the city Fire Marshal.
5. The contractor shall notify the Fire Marshal of any deficiencies noted during the testing,
6. Upon successful completion of standpipe testing, the contractor shall place an inspection tag at the bottom of
each standpipe riser in the building. The tag shall be check-marked as “Fifth Year” for Type of Inspection,
Testing, and Maintenance, and the note on the back of the tag shall read “5 Year Standpipe Test” at a
minimum.
7. Additionally, records of the testing shall be maintained by the owner and contractor, as required by NFPA 25.
8. Standpipe system tests where water will be flowed external to the building shall not be conducted during
freezing conditions or during the day prior to expected night time freezing conditions.
901.6.2 Standards. Fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the
referenced standards listed in Table 901.6.1.
(Ord. No. 09-10523, § 1, 11-23-2009; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.2. Amendment to Section 901.7 of the International Building Code.
[Section 901.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
901.7 Systems out of service. Where a required fire protection system is out of service the fire department and
the fire code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by the fire code official, the building shall
either be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shut
down until the fire protection system has been returned to service. Where utilized, fire watches shall be provided
with at least one approved means for notification of the fire department and their only duty shall be to perform
constant patrols of the protected premises and keep watch for fires.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.3. Amendment to Section 903.2 of the International Building Code.
[Section 903.2 is hereby amended to read as follows :]
903.2 Required Installations of Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems. An automatic fire extinguishing
system shall be installed and maintained in each occupancy, as required by the provisions of Section 903.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.4. Amendment to Section 903.2.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 903.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof
used as Group A occupancies as provided in this section. For Group A-1, A-2, A-3, and A-4 occupancies, the
automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the floor area where the Group A-1, A-2, A-3 or A-4
occupancy is located, and in all floors between the Groups A occupancy and the level of exit discharge. For
Group A-5 occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in the spaces indicated in Section
903.2.1.5.
903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a fire area containing a
Group A-1 occupancy, where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet.
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2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more;
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
4. The fire area contains a multi-theater complex.
903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for throughout a fire area containing a
Group A-2 occupancy, where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more;
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for throughout a fire area
containing a Group A-3 occupancy, where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more;
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
Exception: Areas used exclusively as a participant sports area where the main floor area is located at
the same level as the level of exit discharge of the main entrance and exit.
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for throughout a fire area
containing a Group A-4 occupancy, where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more;
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
Exception: Areas used exclusively as a participant sports area where the main floor area is located at
the same level as the level of exit discharge of the main entrance and exit.
903.2.1.5 Group A-5. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a fire area containing
a Group A-5 occupancy, where one of the following conditions exists:
1. Concession Stands.
2. Retail areas.
3. Press boxes.
4. Other accessory use areas in excess of 1,000 square feet.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.4.1. Amendment to Section 903.2.7 of the International Building Code.
[Section 903.2.7 and its subsections are hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.2.7 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be
provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.
Exception: Unless required by some other provision of this code, an automatic sprinkler system shall not be
required in detached Group R-2 buildings having 6 dwelling units or less where such buildings, do not have
basements and are not more than one story in height, and provided that such buildings do not exceed 5,000
square feet (372 m2) in area.
903.2.7.1 Group R-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings with a
Group R-1 fire area, including all combustible concealed spaces and attic spaces.”
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10; Ord. No. 11-10593, § 1, 3-21-11 )
Sec. 8-12.5.5. Amendment of Section 903.2.8.2 of the International Building Code.
[Section 903.2.8.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.2.8.2 Bulk storage of tires. Buildings and structures where the area for the storage of tires exceeds
10,000 cubic feet (566m3) shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance
with Section 903.3.1.1.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 8-12.5.6. Amendment to Section 903.2.8.3 of the International Building Code.
[Section 903.2.8.3 is hereby added to read as follows:]
903.2.8.3 Self-Service Storage Facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all self service
storage facilities with a fire area greater than 7,500 square feet. A screen shall be installed at eighteen inches (18”)
below the level of the sprinkler heads to restrict storage above that level. This screen shall be a mesh of not less than
one inch (1”) nor greater than six inches (6”) in size.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.7. Amendment to Section 903.2.9 of the International Building Code.
[Section 903.2.9 and its subsections are hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.2.9 Group S-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as enclosed
parking garages where one of the following conditions exists:
1. the fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet,
2. where located beneath other groups.
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies as applicable in Section 101.2.
903.2.9.1 Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used
for storage of commercial trucks or buses where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.8. Amendment to Section 903.2.10.4 of the International Building Code.
[Section 903.2.10.4 is hereby added to read as follows:]
903.2.10.4 High-Piled combustible storage. For any building with a clear height exceeding 12 feet, see Chapter 23.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.9. Amendment to Section 903.3.1.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 903.3.1.1is hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. Where the provisions of this code require that a building or portion thereof
be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system, sprinklers shall be installed throughout in accordance
with NFPA 13, latest edition, except as provided in Sections 903.3.1.1.1, 903.3.1.2 and 903.3.1.3.
903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the fire code official, automatic sprinklers shall not be required
in the following rooms or areas where such rooms or areas are protected with an approved automatic fire detection
system in accordance with Section 907.2 that will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion. Sprinklers
shall not be omitted from any room merely because of damp conditions, of fire-resistance rated construction or the
presence of electrical equipment.
1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or fire hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents, when
approved by the fire code official.
3. Generator and transformer rooms, under the direct control of a public utility, separated from the remainder of the
building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
4. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment,
associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries and standby engines, provided those spaces or
areas are equipped throughout with an automatic fire alarm system and are separated from the remainder of the
building by a wall with a fire- resistance rating of not less than 1 hour and floor/ceiling assembly with a fire-
resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.10. Amendment of Section 903.3.1.2 of the International Building Code.
[Section 903.3.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Where allowed in buildings of Group R Occupancy, up to and including four
stories in height, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R, latest
edition, and as further restricted by section 903.1.2, with respect to exceptions or reductions permitted by other
requirements of the Code.
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903.3.1.2.1 Balconies and decks. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior balconies, decks and ground
floor patios of dwelling units where the building is of Type V construction. Sidewall sprinklers that are used to
protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their deflectors are within 1 inch (25 mm) to 6 inches
(152 mm) below the structural members and a maximum distance of 14 inches (356 mm) below the deck of the
exterior balconies and decks that are constructed of open wood joist construction.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.11. Amendment of Section 903.3.5 of the International Building Code.
[Section 903.3.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.3.5 Water supplies. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section, the
standards referenced in Section 903.3.1, and other applicable design standards and requirements. The potable
water supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the requirements of this section and the
Uniform Plumbing Code. Every fire protection system shall be designed with a 10 psi safety factor.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.12. Amendment of Section 903.3 of the International Building Code.
[Section 903.3.7 is hereby added to read as follows:]
903.3.7 Fire department connections. The fire department connections shall be provided in a location approved
by the fire code official, within 50 feet of the fire lane.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.13. Amendment to Section 903.3.7.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 903.3.7.1 is hereby added to read as follows:]
903.3.7.1 General.
1. The center of the fire department connection outlets shall be located between 18 and 24 inches above grade.
2. All fire department connections shall be painted red in color; or where for aesthetics, have a polished
brass or chrome finish.
3. An identification sign meeting the following specifications shall be installed at each fire department connection.
a. All sign sized to fire required lettering height and stroke
b. Sign stock shall be .08 gauge, reflectorized aluminum.
c. All lettering shall be white reflective on red reflective background.
d. “FDC” lettering shall be 3 inches in height with ½ inch paint stroke.
e. System type lettering shall be 1 ½ inches in height with a ¼ inch paint stroke.
i. System types as follows:
1. “Automatic Sprinkler” for fire sprinkler system
2. “Deluge System” for deluge system
3. “Dry Standpipe” for dry standpipe system
4. “Wet Standpipe” for wet standpipe system
5. “Combination Standpipe” for combination wet standpipe and fire sprinkler system.
f. Include System psi for pump systems only. System psi lettering to be the operating pressure the fire
protection system is designed to. Lettering shall be 1½ inches in height with a ¼ brush stroke.
g. Signage shall be mounted by the following:
i. On a sign post with the bottom of the sign a minimum of five feet (5’) from grade, or
ii. If the fire department connection is installed next to a structure, attached to the structure
above the fire sprinkler control valve.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 8-12.5.14. Amendment to Section 903.3.8 of the International Building Code.
[Section 903.3.8 is hereby added to read as follows:]
903.3.8 Automatic sprinkler room access. Sprinkler system risers providing protection for buildings with
multiple tenant spaces must be located on a ground floor room directly accessible from the exterior or otherwise
approved by the fire code official. The door must be labeled as the “Riser Room”. Buildings with single tenants
may access the riser location from the interior of the building.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.15. Amendment to Section 903.4 of the International Building Code.
[Section 903.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler
systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water-flow switches on all
sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.
2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R where a common supply main is
used to supply both domestic water and the automatic sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff valve for
the automatic sprinkler system is not provided.
4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
5. Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, paint spray booths or dip tanks that are sealed or locked in
the open position.
6. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position.
7. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, preaction and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked
in the open position.
Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the sprinkler system
and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than forty-five seconds (45). All control valves in
the sprinkler and standpipe systems, except for fire department hose connection valves, shall be electronically
supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.16. Amendment to Section 903.4.2 of the International Building Code.
[Section 903.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.4.2 Alarms. Approved audible devices shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Such
sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of
the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior of the building in
an approved location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall
actuate the building fire alarm system.
The alarm device required on the exterior of the building shall be a weatherproof horn/strobe notification
appliance with a minimum 75 candela strobe rating, installed as close as practicable to the fire department
connection.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.17. Amendment to Section 905.2 of the International Building Code.
[Section 905.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
905.2 Installation standard. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 14,
latest edition. Manual dry pipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig
air pressure with a high/ low alarm.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 8-12.5.18. Amendment to Section 905.3.8 of the International Building Code.
[Section 905.3.8 is hereby added to read as follows:]
905.3.8 Building area. In buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet in area per story, Class I automatic wet or
manual wet standpipes shall be provided where any portion of the building’s interior is more than 200 feet of
travel, vertically or horizontally, as the hose lies, from the nearest point of fire department vehicle access.
Exception: Automatic dry and semiautomatic dry standpipes are allowed as specified in NFPA 14.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.19. Amendment of Section 905.4 of the International Building Code.
[Section 905.4 is hereby amended to read as follows with all existing subsections remaining unchanged:]
905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I standpipe hose connections shall be provided in
all of the following locations:
1. In every required stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each floor level above or below grade.
Hose connections shall be located at an intermediate floor level landing between floors, unless otherwise
approved by the fire code official.
2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to a horizontal exit are reachable from exit stairway hose connections by a
30-foot (9144 mm) hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30480 mm) of hose, a hose connection shall not
be required at the horizontal exit.
3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of a building.
4. In covered mall buildings, adjacent to each exterior public entrance to the mall and adjacent to each entrance
from an exit passageway or exit corridor to the mall.
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four unit’s vertical in 12 unit’s horizontal (33.3-percent slope), each
standpipe shall be provided with a two-way hose connection located either on the roof or at the highest
landing of a stairway with stair access to the roof. An additional hose connection shall be provided at the top
of the most hydraulically remote standpipe for testing purposes.
6. Where the most remote portion of a non-sprinklered floor or story is more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a
hose connection or the most remote portion of a sprinklered floor or story is more than 200 feet (60 960 mm)
from a hose connection, the fire code official is authorized to require that additional hose connections be
provided in approved locations.
7. Class I standpipes shall also be required on all occupancies in which the distance from accessible points for
the fire department ingress to any point in the structure exceeds two hundred fifty feet (250’) along the route
that a fire hose laid as measured from the fire lane as a single route. When required by this Chapter, standpipe
connections shall be placed adjacent to all required exits to the structure and at two hundred feet (200’)
intervals along major corridors thereafter.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.20. Amendment to Section 905.9 of the International Building Code.
[Section 905.9 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
905.9 Valve supervision. Valves controlling water supplies shall be supervised in the open position so that a change
in the normal position of the valve will generate a supervisory signal at the supervising station required by Section
903.4. Where a fire alarm system is provided, a signal shall also be transmitted to the control unit.
Exceptions:
1. Valves to underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes provided by the municipality or public utility do
not require supervision.
2. Valves locked in the normal position and inspected as provided in this code in buildings not equipped with a
fire alarm system.
Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the sprinkler system
and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. All control valves in the
sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department those connection valves shall be electronically
supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 8-12.5.21. Amendment to Section 906.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 906.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
906.1 Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in the following locations.
1. In new and existing Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4 and S occupancies.
2. Within 30 feet (9144 mm) of commercial cooking equipment.
3. In areas where flammable or combustible liquids are stored, used or dispensed.
4. On each floor of structures under construction, except Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with Section 1415.1.
5. Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1.
Special-hazard areas, including but not limited to laboratories, computer rooms and generator rooms,
where required by the fire code official.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.22. Amendment to Section 907.1.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 907.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
907.1.1 Construction documents. Construction documents for fire alarm systems shall be submitted for
review and approval prior to system installation. Construction documents shall include, but not be limited to,
all of the following:
1. A floor plan which indicates the use of all rooms.
2. Locations of alarm-initiating and notification appliances.
3. Alarm control and trouble signaling equipment.
4. Annunciation.
5. Power connection.
6. Battery calculations.
7. Conductor type and sizes.
8. Voltage drop calculations.
9. Manufacturers, model numbers and listing information for equipment, devices and materials.
10. Details of ceiling height and construction.
11. The interface of fire safety control functions.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.23. Amendment to Section 907.1.3 of the International Building Code.
[Section 907.1.3 is hereby added to read as follows:]
907.1.3 Design standards. All replacement fire alarm systems serving twenty (20) or more alarm actuating
devices shall be addressable fire detection systems. Alarm systems serving more than forty (40) smoke
detectors or more than one hundred (100) total alarm activating devices shall be analog intelligent or
addressable fire detection systems.
Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless the total building remodel or expansion initiated
after the effective date of this Code, as adopted, exceeds 30% of the building. When cumulative building
remodel or expansion exceeds 50% of the building, must comply within 18 months of permit application.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.24. Amendment to Section 907.2.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 907.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group A occupancies having an total
occupant load of 300 or more persons or Group A occupancies of 100 or more persons when such occupancies
are located above or below the lowest level of exit discharge. Portions of Group E occupancies occupied for
assembly purposes shall be provided with a fire alarm system as required for the Group E occupancy.
Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an
automatic sprinkler system and the alarm notification appliances will activate upon sprinkler water flow.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 8-12.5.25. Amendment to Section 907.2.1.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 907.2.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
907.2.1.1 System initiation in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 300 or more.
Activation of the fire alarm in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 300 or more shall
immediately initiate an approved voice communications system in accordance with NFPA 72 that is
audible above the ambient noise level of the occupancy.
Exception: Where approved, the prerecorded announcement is allowed to be manually deactivated for a
period of time, not to exceed 3 minutes, for the sole purpose of allowing a live voice announcement from
an approved, constantly attended location.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.26. Amendment to Section 907.2.3 of the International Building Code.
[Section 907.2.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group E educational occupancies. When
automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to
the building fire alarm system. An approved smoke detection system shall be installed in group E day care
occupancies. Unless separated by a minimum of one hundred (100’) open space, all buildings whether
portable buildings or main building, will be considered one building for alarm occupant load consideration
and interconnection of alarm systems.
Exceptions:
1. Group E educational and day care occupancies with an occupant load of less than 50 when provided
with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
1.1. Residential In-Home day care with not more than 12 children may use interconnected single
station detectors in all habitable rooms. (for care of more than five (5) children 2½ or less years
of age, see Section 907.2.6)
2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required in Group E occupancies where all of the following apply:
2.1. Interior corridors are protected by smoke detectors with alarm verification.
2.2. Auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums and the like are protected by heat detectors or other
approved detection devices.
2.3. Shops and laboratories involving dusts or vapors are protected by heat detectors or other
approved detection devices.
2.4. Off-premises monitoring is provided.
2.5. The capability to activate the evacuation signal from a central point is provided.
2.6. In buildings where normally occupied spaces are provided with a two-way communication system
between such spaces and a constantly attended receiving station from where a general evacuation
alarm can be sounded, except in locations specifically designated by the fire code official.
3. Manual fire alarm boxes shall not be required in Group E occupancies where the building is equipped
throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, the notification appliances will activate on
sprinkler water flow and manual activation is provided from a normally occupied location.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.27. Amendment to Section 907.2.12 of the International Building Code.
[Section 907.2.12 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings with a floor used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet
(22,860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire
alarm system and an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2.
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Exceptions:
1. Airport traffic control towers in accordance with Section 907.2.22 and Section 412 of the
International Building Code.
2. Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.3 of the International Building Code.
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.1 of the International
Building Code when used for open air seating; however this exception does not apply to accessory
uses including but not limited to sky boxes, restaurants and similarly enclosed areas.
4. Low-hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section 503.1.1 of the International Building Code.
5. Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-1, H-2 or H-3 in accordance with Section 415 of the
International Building Code.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.28. Amendment to Section 907.4 of the International Building Code.
[Section 907.4 is hereby amended to read as follows with all existing subsections remaining unchanged:]
907.4 Manual fire alarm boxes. Manual fire alarm boxes shall be installed in accordance with Sections
907.4.1 through 907.4.5. Manual alarm actuating devices shall be an approved double action type.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.29. Amendment to Section 907.6.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 907.6.1 is hereby added to read as follows:]
907.6.1 Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed utilizing Class “A” wiring for all initiating
(NAC) circuits. Class “A” wiring shall be designed to comply with NFPA 72 and shall be wired with a
minimum of six feet separation between supply and return loops. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in
such a manner that the failure of any single alarm-actuating or alarm-indicating device will not interfere with
the normal operation of any other such devices.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.30. Amendment to Section 907.10 of the International Building Code.
[Section 907.10 is hereby added to read as follows:]
907.10.1 Waterflow Notification. When required by Section 903.4.2, an exterior audible and visible notification
device shall be provided on the exterior of the building and shall be located above the Fire Department
Connection. The notification device shall operate on a water flow alarm only, shall be non-silenceable and shall
continue to operate after the panel is silenced on the condition the alarm was a water flow alarm only. The
notification device shall be wired from the fire alarm control panel as a dedicated latching circuit.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.31. Amendment to Section 907.15.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 907.15.1 is hereby added to read as follows:]
907.15.1 Communication Requirements. All alarms, supervisory and trouble signals shall be transmitted
descriptively to the approved central station, remote supervisory station or proprietary supervising station as
defined in NFPA 72, with the correct device designation and location or addressable device identification.
Alarms shall be not permitted to be transmitted as a General Alarm or Zone condition.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.32. Amendment to Section 910.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 910.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
910.1 General. Where required by this code or otherwise installed, smoke and heat vents or mechanical
smoke exhaust systems and draft curtains shall conform to the requirements of this section.
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Exceptions:
1. Frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of Class I and II commodities where protected by an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
2. Where areas of buildings are equipped with early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers, only
manual smoke and heat vents shall be required within these areas.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.33. Amendment to Section 910.2 of the International Building Code.
[Section 910.2 is hereby added to read as follows:]
910.2 Where required. Smoke and heat vents shall be installed in the roofs of one-story buildings or
portions thereof occupied for the uses set forth in Sections 910.2.1 through 910.2.4.
910.2.1 Group F-1 or S-1. Buildings and portions thereof used as a Group F-1 or S-1 occupancy having
more than 50,000 square feet (4645 m2) of undivided area. Exception: Group S-1 aircraft repair hangars.
910.2.2 High-piled combustible storage. Buildings and portions thereof containing high-piled
combustible stock or rack storage in any occupancy group when required by Section 2306.7.
910.2.3 Group H. Building
s and portions thereof used as a Group H occupancy as follows:
In occupancies classified as Group H-2 or H-3, any of which are more than 15,000 square feet
(1,394 m2) in single floor area.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only non-combustible materials.
910.2.3.1 Group H. In areas of buildings in Group H used for storing Class 2, 3 and 4 liquid and solid
oxidizers, Class 1 and unclassified detonable organic peroxides, Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive)
materials, or Class 2 or 3 water-reactive materials as required for a high-hazard commodity classification.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible materials.
910.2.4 Exit access travel distance increase. Buildings and portions thereof used as a Group F-1 or S-1
occupancy where the maximum exit access travel distance is increased in accordance with Section 1016.2.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.34. Amendment to Table 910.3 of the International Building Code.
[The Title of Table 910.3 is hereby added to read as follows:]
Group H, F-1 and S-1
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.5.35. Amendment to Section 910.3.2.2 of the International Building Code.
[Section 910.3.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
910.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped with an approved automatic
sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to operate automatically. The automatic operating
mechanism of the smoke and heat vents shall operate at a temperature rating at least 100 degrees (F) greater
than the temperature rating of the sprinklers installed.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.6. Amendment to Section 1003.5 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1003.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1003.5 Elevation change. Where changes in elevation of less than 12 inches (305 mm) exist in the means of
egress, sloped surfaces shall be used. Where the slope is greater than one unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-
percent slope), ramps complying with Section 1010 shall be used.
Exceptions:
1. A single step with a maximum riser height of 7 inches (178 mm) is permitted for buildings with
occupancies in Groups F, H, R-2 and R-3 as applicable in Section 101.2, and Groups S and U at exterior
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doors not required to be accessible by the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines
(ADAAG) provided the door does not swing over the lower floor or landing area.
2. A stair with a single riser or with two risers and a tread is permitted at locations not required to be
accessible by (ADAAG), provided that the risers and treads comply with Section 1009.3, the minimum
depth of the tread is 13 inches (330 mm) and at least one handrail complying with Section 1012 is
provided within 30 inches (762 mm) of the centerline of the normal path of egress travel on the stair if the
stair has two risers. Where the difference in elevation is 7 inches or less, the step shall either be equipped
with a handrail or floor finish materials shall be used that contrast the adjacent floor finishes.
3. A step is permitted in aisles serving seating that has a difference in elevation less than 12 inches (305 mm)
at locations not required to be accessible by (ADAAG), provided that the risers and treads comply with
Section 1025.11 and the aisle is provided with a handrail complying with Section 1025.13.
Any change in elevation in a corridor serving non-ambulatory persons in a Group I-2 occupancy shall be by
means of a ramp or sloped walkway.
(Ord. No. 08-10447, § 1, 5-5-08; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.6.1. Amendment to Section 1004.1.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1004.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1004.1.1 Areas without fixed seating. The number of occupants shall be computed at the rate of one
occupant per unit of area as prescribed in Table 1004.1.1.
Exception: For F-1 and F-2 manufacturing areas the number of occupants shall be the greater of either
the computed rate of one occupant per 100 net sq. ft. after the area occupied by equipment has been
deducted or the computed rate of one occupant per 200 gross sq. ft.
For areas without fixed seating, the occupant load shall not be less than that number determined by dividing
the floor area under consideration by the occupant per unit of area factor assigned to the occupancy as set
forth in Table 1004.1.1. Where an intended use is not listed in Table 1004.1.1, the building official shall
establish a use based on a listed use that most nearly resembles the intended use.
Exception: Where approved by the building official, the actual number of occupants for whom each
occupied space, floor or building is designed, although less than those determined by calculation shall be
permitted to be used in the determination of the design occupant load.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.6.2. Amendment to Section 1007.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1007.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1007.1 Accessible means of egress required. Accessible means of egress shall comply with ADAAG.
Accessible spaces subject to Americans with Disabilities Act Title III requirements shall be provided
with not less than one accessible means of egress. Where more than one means of egress is required by
Section 1014.1 or 1018.1 from any accessible space, each accessible portion of the space shall be served
by not less than two accessible means of egress.
Exceptions:
1. Accessible means of egress are not required in alterations to existing buildings.
2. One accessible means of egress is required from an accessible mezzanine level in accordance with
Section 1007.3 or 1007.4 or 1007.5.
3. In assembly spaces with sloped floors, one accessible means of egress is required from a space the
common path of travel of the accessible route for access to the wheelchair spaces meets the
requirements in Section 1024.9.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 8-12.6.3. Amendment to Section 1007.2 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1007.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1007.2 Continuity and components. Each required accessible means of egress shall be continuous to a
public way and shall consist of one or more of the following components:
1. Accessible routes complying with ADAAG.
2. Stairways within vertical exit enclosures complying with Sections 1007.3 and 1020.
3. Exterior exit stairways complying with Sections 1007.3 and 1023
4. Elevators complying with Section 1007.4.
5. Platform lifts complying with Section 1007.5.
6. Horizontal exits complying with Section 10021.
7. Ramps complying with Section 1010.
8. Areas of refuge complying with Section 1007.6
Exceptions:
1. Where the exit discharge is not accessible, an exterior area for assisted rescue must be provided in
accordance with Section 1007.8.
2. Where the exit stairway is open to the exterior, the accessible means of egress shall include either an area
of refuge in accordance with Section 1007.6 or an exterior area for assisted rescue in accordance with
Section 1007.8.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.6.4. Amendment to Section 1007.3 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1007.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1007.3 Exit stairways. In order to be considered part of an accessible means of egress, an exit stairway
shall have a clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum between handrails and shall either incorporate
an area of refuge within an enlarged floor-level landing or shall be accessed from either an area of refuge
complying with Section 1007.6 or a horizontal exit.
Exceptions:
1. Unenclosed exit stairways as permitted by Section 1020.1 are permitted to be considered part of an accessible
means of egress.
2. The area of refuge is not required at unenclosed exit stairways as permitted by Section 1020.1 in buildings or
facilities that are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1.
3. The clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) between handrails and the area of refuge are is not required at exit
stairways in buildings or facilities equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
4. The clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) between handrails is not required for enclosed exit stairways accessed
from a horizontal exit.
5. Areas of refuge are not required at exit stairways serving open parking garages.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.6.5. Amendment to Section 1008.1.4 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1008.1.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1008.1.4 Floor elevation. There shall be a floor or landing on each side of a door. Such floor or landing shall
be at the same elevation on each side of the door. Landings shall be level except for exterior landings, which
are permitted to have a slope not to exceed 0.25 unit vertical in 12 unit’s horizontal (2-percent slope).
Exceptions:
1. Doors serving individual dwelling units in Groups R-2 and R-3 as applicable in Section 101.2 where
the following apply:
a. A door is permitted to open at the top step of an interior flight of stairs, provided the door does not swing
over the top step.
b. Screen doors and storm doors are permitted to swing over stairs or landings.
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2. Exterior doors as provided for in Section 1003.5, Exception 1, and Section 1017.2, which are not on an
accessible route.
3. In Group R-3 occupancies the landing at an exterior doorway shall not be more than 7.75 inches (197
mm) below the top of the threshold, provided the door, other than an exterior storm or screen door,
does not swing over the landing.
4. Variations in elevation due to differences in finish materials, but not more than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).
5. Doors serving storage, equipment or control rooms or spaces not more than 250 square feet in area or
that serve as access to unoccupied roofs are permitted to open at the top step of an interior flight of
stairs, provided the door does not swing over the top step.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.6.6. Amendment to Section 1008.1.8.5 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1008.1.8.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1008.1.8.5 Unlatching. The unlatching of any leaf shall not require more than one operation.
Exception: More than one operation is permitted for unlatching doors in the following locations:
1. Places of detention or restraint.
2. Where manually operated bolt locks are permitted by Section 1008.1.8.4.
3. Doors with automatic flush bolts as permitted by Section 1008.1.8.3, Exception 3.
4. Doors from individual dwelling units and guestrooms of Group R occupancies as permitted by
Section 1008.1.8.3, Exception 4.
5. The unlatching of any leaf of an exterior door that serves an F1, F2, S1, S2, or U use shall not require
more than two operations to unlatch.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.6.7. Amendment to Section 1009.3 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1009.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1009.3 Stair treads and risers. Stair riser heights shall be 7 inches (178 mm) maximum and 4 inches (102 mm)
minimum. Stair tread depths shall be 11 inches (279 mm) minimum. The riser height shall be measured vertically
between the leading edges of adjacent treads. The tread depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical
planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and at right angle to the tread’s leading edge. Winder treads shall
have a minimum tread depth of 11 inches (279 mm) measured at a right angle to the tread’s leading edge at a point 12
inches (305 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower and a minimum tread depth of 10 inches (254 mm).
Exceptions:
1. Alternating tread devices in accordance with Section 1009.7.
2. Spiral stairways in accordance with Section 1009.8.
3. Aisle stairs in assembly seating areas where the stair pitch or slope is set, for sightline reasons, by the
slope of the adjacent seating area in accordance with Section 1025.11.2.
4. In Group R-3 occupancies; within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, and in Group U occupancies
that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy or accessory to individual dwelling units in Group R-2
occupancies; the maximum riser height shall be 7.75 inches (197 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall
be 10 inches (254 mm), the minimum winder tread depth at the walk line shall be 10 inches (254 mm),
and the minimum winder tread depth shall be 6 inches (152 mm).A nosing not less than 0.75 inch (19.1
mm) but not more than 1.25 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers where the
tread depth is less than 11 inches (279 mm).
5. See the Section 3403.4 for the replacement of existing stairways.
6. Stairways serving storage, equipment or control rooms or spaces not more than 250 square feet in area or
that serve as access to unoccupied roofs are permitted to have an 9 inch minimum clear tread depth
measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads. The risers
shall be sufficient to provide a headroom of 78 inches (1981 mm) minimum, but riser height shall not be
more than 8 inches. The minimum stairway width shall be 26 inches (660 mm).
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 8-12.6.8. Amendment to Section 1009.10 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1009.10 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1009.10 Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on each side and shall comply with Section 1012. Where glass
is used to provide the handrail, the handrail shall also comply with section 2407.
Exceptions:
1. Aisle stairs complying with Section 1024 provided with a center handrail need not have additional handrails.
2. Stairways within dwelling units, spiral stairways and aisle stairs serving seating only on one side are
permitted to have a handrail on one side only.
3. Decks, patios and exterior walkways that have a single change in elevation where the landing depth on
each side of the change of elevation is greater than what is required for a landing do not require handrails.
4. In Group R-3 occupancies, a change in elevation consisting of a single riser at an entrance or egress door
does not require handrails.
5. Changes in room elevations of only one riser within dwelling units and sleeping units in Group R-2 and
R-3 occupancies do not require handrails.
6. Stairs with a total riser height of 30” or less serving storage, equipment or control rooms or spaces not
more than 250 square feet in area or that serve as access to unoccupied roofs are permitted to have a
handrail on one side only.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.6.9. Amendment to Section 1012.5 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1012.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1012.5 Handrail extensions. Handrails shall return to a wall, guard or the walking surface or shall be continuous to
the handrail of an adjacent stair flight or ramp run. At stairways where handrails are not continuous between flights,
the handrails shall extend horizontally at least 12 inches (305mm) beyond the top riser and continue to slope for the
depth of one tread beyond the bottom riser. At ramps where handrails are not continuous between runs, the handrail
shall extend horizontally above the landing 12 inches (305mm) minimum beyond the top and bottom ramps.
Exceptions:
1. Handrails within a dwelling unit that is not required to be accessible need extend only from the top riser to
the bottom riser.
2. Aisle handrails in Group A occupancies in accordance with Section 1024.13.
3. Handrails for stairs serving storage, equipment or control rooms or spaces not more than 250 square feet
in area or that serve as access to unoccupied roofs need extend only from the top riser to the bottom riser.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.6.10. Amendment to Section 1013.2 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1013.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1013.2 Height. Guards shall form a protective barrier not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) high, measured
vertically above the leading edge of the tread, adjacent walking surface or adjacent seat board.
Exceptions:
1. For occupancies in Group R-3, and within individual dwelling units in occupancies in Group R-2, guards
whose top rail also serves as a handrail shall have a height not less than 34 inches (864 mm) and not more than
38 inches (965 mm) measured vertically from the leading edge of the stair tread nosing.
2. The height in assembly seating areas shall be in accordance with Section 1025.14.
3. Guards on the open sides of stairs whose top rail also serves as a handrail shall have a height not less than
38 inches (965 mm) measured vertically from the leading edge of the stair tread nosing.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.6.11. Amendment to Section 1013.5 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1013.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1013.5 Mechanical equipment. Guards shall be provided where appliances, equipment, fans, roof hatch
openings or other components that require service are located within 6 feet of a roof edge or open side of a
walking surface and such edge or open side is located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor, roof or
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grade below. The guard shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21-inch-diameter (533 mm)
sphere. The guard shall extend not less than 30 inches (762 mm) beyond each end of such appliance,
equipment, fan or component.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.6.12. Amendment to Section 1013.6 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1013.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1013.6 Roof access. Guards shall be provided where the roof hatch opening is located within six feet of a
roof edge or open side of a walking surface and such edge or open side is located more than 30 inches (762
mm) above the floor, roof or grade below. The guard shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a
21-inch-diameter (533 mm) sphere.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-12.6.13. Amendment of Section 1028.2 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1028.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1028.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits or exit discharges shall be continuously maintained free from
obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency. Security devices affecting
means of egress shall be subject to approval of the fire code official.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-13. Amendment of Chapter 11 of the International Building Code.
[The entire text of Chapter 11 of the International Building Code is hereby deleted and amended to read as follows:]
Buildings or portions of buildings shall be accessible to persons with disabilities as required by the Americans
with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and K.S.A. 58-1304.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-14. Amendment of Section 1204.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1204.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1204.1 Equipment and systems. Interior spaces intended for human occupancy shall be provided with
active or passive space-heating systems capable of maintaining a minimum indoor temperature of 68°F
(20°C) at a point 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor on the design heating day.
Exception: Interior spaces where the primary purpose is not associated with human comfort such as
warehouses and manufacturing facilities or other similar uses.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-15. Amendment to Chapter 13 of the International Building Code.
Chapter 13 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-16. Amendment to Section 1507.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1507.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1507.1 Scope. Roof coverings shall be applied in accordance with the applicable provisions of this section
and the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Exception: The minimum slopes required in sections 1507.10.1, 1507.11.1, 1507.12.1, 1507.13.1, 1507.14.1
and 1507.15.1 may be reduced at the discretion of the design professional in responsible charge when the roof
structure has been designed to accommodate the surcharge of water from ponding in accordance with sections
1605.1 and 1608.3.5 and provided further that the specific roof covering product proposed by the designer is
approved by the manufacturer for installation on such lesser slopes.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Note: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-16. Former § 8-16 pertaining to the creation of the Building Advisory Board was replaced with § 8-161.
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Sec. 8-17. Amendment to Section 1603.1.5 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1603.1.5 of the International Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1603.1.5 Earthquake design data. The following information related to seismic loads shall be shown, regardless
of whether seismic loads govern the design of the lateral- force-resisting system of the building:
1. Seismic importance factor, I, and occupancy category.
2. Mapped spectral response accelerations, SS and S1.
3. Site class.
4. Spectral response coefficients, SDS and SD1.
5. Seismic design category.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Note: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-17. Former § 8-17 pertaining to the membership of the Building Advisory Board was replaced with § 8-163.
Sec. 8-18. Amendment to Section 1603.3 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1603.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1603.3 Live loads posted. The design live loads for which each floor or portion thereof of a commercial or
industrial building storage area is or has been designed shall be conspicuously posted by the owner in that part of
each story in which they apply, using durable signs. It shall be unlawful to remove or deface such notices.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Note: Former § 8-18 pertaining to appointments and terms of the Building Advisory Board was replaced with § 8-164.
Sec. 8-19. Amendment to Section 1604.10 of the International Building Code.
Section 1604.10 is hereby deleted.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Former § 8-19 pertaining to compensation to board members of the Building Advisory Board was replaced with § 8-165.
Sec. 8-20. Amendment to Section 1607.3 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1607.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1607.3 Uniform live loads. The live loads used in the design of buildings and other structures shall be the
maximum loads expected by the intended use or occupancy but shall in no case be less than the minimum
uniformly distributed unit loads required by Table 1607.1.
Exception: The minimum uniform live load for store rooms shall be 50 psf.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Former § 8-20 pertaining to officersError! Bookmark not defined. of the Building Advisory Board was replaced with § 8-166.
Sec. 8-20.1. Amendment to Section 1701.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1701.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1701.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the quality, workmanship and requirements for materials
covered. Materials of construction and tests shall conform to the applicable standards listed in this code. No
provision in this Chapter shall relieve the material suppliers, material fabricators, erectors or contractors of any
responsibility to manufacture, fabricate or construct in accordance with Code provisions or construction documents.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-21. Amendment to Section 1702.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1702.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1702.1 General. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this chapter and as used elsewhere in
this code, have the meanings shown herein.
APPROVED SPECIAL INSPECTION AGENCY. An established and recognized agency, firm, licensed
professional or individual engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, when such agency, firm
licensed professional or individual has been approved by the Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge.
APPROVED FABRICATOR. An established and qualified person, firm or corporation experienced in the fabrication
trade of the items being fabricated and approved by the Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge.
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE. A certificate stating that materials and products meet specified standards
or that work was done in compliance with approved construction documents.
FABRICATED ITEM. Structural, load-bearing or lateral load-resisting assemblies consisting of materials
assembled prior to installation in a building or structure, or subjected to operations such as heat treatment, thermal
cutting, cold working or reforming after manufacture and prior to installation in a building or structure. Materials
produced in accordance with standard specifications referenced by this code, such as rolled structural steel shapes,
steel-reinforcing bars, masonry units and plywood sheets, shall not be considered “fabricated items.”
INSPECTION CERTIFICATE. An identification applied on a product by an approved agency containing the
name of the manufacturer, the function and performance characteristics, and the name and identification of an
approved agency that indicates that the product or material has been inspected and evaluated by an approved
agency (see Section 1703.5 and “Label,” “Manufacturer’s designation” and “Mark”).
LABEL. An identification applied on a product by the manufacturer that contains the name of the manufacturer, the
function and performance characteristics of the product or material, and the name and identification of an approved
agency and that indicates that the representative sample of the product or material has been tested and evaluated by
an approved agency (see Section 1703.5 and “Inspection certificate,” “Manufacturer’s designation” and “Mark”).
MANUFACTURER’S DESIGNATION. An identification applied on a product by the manufacturer indicating
that a product or material complies with a specified standard or set of rules (see also “Inspection certificate,”
“Label” and “Mark”).
MARK. An identification applied on a product by the manufacturer indicating the name of the manufacturer and the
function of a product or material (see also “Inspection certificate,” “Label” and “Manufacturer’s designation”).
REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE. Design professional designated
by the owner as provided in Section 106.3.4
SPECIAL INSPECTION. Inspection as herein required of the materials, installation, fabrication, erection or
placement of components and connections requiring special expertise to ensure compliance with approved
construction documents and referenced standards (see Section 1704).
SPECIAL INSPECTION, CONTINUOUS. The full-time observation of work requiring special inspection by
an approved special inspector who is present in the area where the work is being performed.
SPECIAL INSPECTION, PERIODIC. The part-time or intermittent observation of work requiring special
inspection by an approved special inspector who is present in the area where the work has been or is being
performed and at the completion of the work.
SPRAYED FIRE-RESISTANT MATERIALS. Cementitious or fibrous materials that are spray applied to
provide fire-resistant protection of the substrates.
STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION. The visual observation of the structural system by a registered design
professional for general conformance to the approved construction documents at significant construction stages
and at completion of the structural system. Structural observation does not include or waive the responsibility for
the inspection required by Section 109, 1704 or other sections of this code.
(Ord. No. 09-10208, § 1, 2-2-09; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Former § 8-21 pertaining to meeting quorum of the Building Advisory Board was replaced with § 8-167.
Sec. 8-21.1. Amendment to Section 1703 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1703 is hereby amended to read as follows with all remaining subsections unchanged:]
1703.1 Approved agency.
1703.1.1 Independent. An approved agency shall be objective and competent. The agency shall also disclose
possible conflicts of interest so that objectivity can be confirmed.
1703.1.2 Employee of Contractor or Fabricator. At the discretion of the Registered Design Professional in
Responsible Charge, an approved inspector or agency may be an employee of the contractor or fabricator.
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1703.1.3 Equipment. An approved agency shall have adequate equipment to perform required tests. The
equipment shall be periodically calibrated.
1703.1.4 Personnel. An approved agency shall employ experienced personnel educated in conducting,
supervising and evaluating tests and/or inspections.
1703.4 Performance. Specific information consisting of test reports conducted by an approved testing agency
in accordance with standards referenced in Chapter 35, or other such information as necessary, shall be
provided for the Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge to determine that the material meets
the applicable code requirements.
1703.4.1 Research and investigation. Sufficient technical data shall be submitted to the Registered Design
Professional in Responsible Charge to substantiate the proposed use of any material or assembly. If it is
determined that the evidence submitted is satisfactory proof of performance for the use intended, the
Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge may approve the use of the material or assembly
subject to the requirements of this code. The cost offsets, reports and investigations required under these
provisions shall be paid by the permit applicant.
1703.7 Evaluation and follow-up inspection services. Where structural components or other items regulated
by this code are not visible for inspection after completion of a prefabricated assembly, the fabricator shall
prepare a report of each prefabricated assembly. The report shall indicate the complete details of the assembly,
including a description of the assembly and its components, the basis upon which the assembly is being
evaluated, test results and similar information and other data as necessary for the Registered Design
Professional in Responsible Charge to determine conformance to this code.
1703.7.1 Follow-up inspection. The permit applicant shall provide for special inspections of fabricated items
in accordance with Section 1704.2.
1703.7.2 Test and inspection records. Copies of necessary test and inspection records shall be filed with the
building official.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-21.2. Amendment to Section 1704 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1704 is hereby amended to read as follows with all remaining subsections unchanged:]
1704.1 General. Where application is made for construction as described in this section, the owner, the registered
design professional in responsible charge acting as the owner’s agent or the contractor with the approval of the
Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge shall employ one or more special inspectors to provide
inspections during construction on the types of work listed under Section 1704. The special inspector shall be a qualified
person who shall demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction of the Registered Design Professional in Responsible
Charge, for inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection. These inspections
are in addition to the inspections specified in Section 109.
Exceptions:
1. Special inspections are not required for work of a minor nature or as warranted by conditions in the
jurisdiction as approved by the Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge.
2. Special inspections are not required for building components unless the design involves the practice of
professional engineering or architecture as defined by applicable state
.statutes and regulations governing
the professional registration and certification of engineers or architects.
3. Unless otherwise required by the Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge, Special
inspections are not required for occupancies in Group R-3 as applicable in Section 101.2 and occupancies
in Group U that are accessory to a residential occupancy including, but not limited to, those listed in
Section 312.1.
4. Special inspections are not required when determined not to be warranted in accordance with Section 1704.1.1.
1704.1.1 Building permit requirement. The permit applicant shall submit a statement of special inspections
prepared, signed, and sealed by the registered design professional in responsible charge in accordance with
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Section 106.1 as a condition for permit issuance. The statement shall include:
1. A complete list of materials and work requiring special inspections by this section;
2. The inspections to be performed;
3. A list of the individuals, approved agencies or firms intended to be retained for conducting such
inspections;
4. If applicable, a statement by the registered design professional in responsible charge which the design
professional in responsible charge identifies as required (affirmative statement), based on the
requirements of the IBC, Chapter 17;
5. The Building Official shall review the statement of special inspections. Should he identify required
special inspections based on Chapter 17 that were not included in the statement, he can question those
exclusions by communicating his concerns to the design professional through a plan review letter. The
design professional must submit written justification for the omission of required special inspections, as
identified by the building official. The building official reviews and responds to the design professional
by either accepting his justification or invoking peer review. If peer review is invoked it is at the expense
of the City and would include the hiring or contracting for services, by the City, of a person or persons
licensed by the State of Kansas in the applicable technical profession for the purpose of determining
whether the determination of the registered design professional in responsible charge should be followed
or whether the special inspections in question shall instead be required, with or without modification.
1704.1.2 Report requirement. Special inspectors shall keep records of inspections. The special inspector
shall furnish inspection reports to the registered design professional in responsible charge. Reports shall
indicate that work inspected was done in conformance to approved construction documents. Discrepancies
shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for correction. If the discrepancies are not
corrected, the discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the registered design professional in
responsible charge prior to the completion of that phase of the work. A final report documenting required
special inspections and correction of any discrepancies noted in the inspections shall be submitted at a point
in time agreed upon by the permit applicant and the building official and indicated on the statement of special
inspections.
1704.2.1 Fabrication and implementation procedures. The fabricator shall maintain detailed fabrication and
quality control procedures that provide a basis for inspection control of the workmanship and the fabricator’s
ability to conform to approved construction documents and referenced standards.
Special inspections required by this code are not required when the work is done on the premises of an approved
fabricator. At completion of fabrication, the approved fabricator shall submit a certificate of compliance to the
design professional stating that the work was performed in accordance with the approved construction
documents.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-22. Amendment to Section 1805.2 of the International Building Code.
[Section 1805.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1805.2 Depth of footings. The minimum depth of footings below the undisturbed ground surface shall be 12
inches (305 mm) unless designed and approved by a licensed structural or civil engineer or by administrative
interpretation. Where applicable, the depth of footings shall also conform to Sections 1805.2.1 through 1805.2.3.
Exception: A one-story wood or metal frame building not used for human occupancy and not over 200
square feet may be constructed with walls supported on wood foundation plates laid directly on the ground
when approved by the building official.
1805.2.1 Frost protection. Except where otherwise protected from frost, foundation walls, piers and other
permanent supports of buildings and structures shall be protected by one or more of the following methods:
1. Extending below the frost line of the locality;
2. Constructing in accordance with ASCE 32; or
3. Erecting on solid rock.
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Exception: Free-standing buildings meeting all of the following conditions shall not be required to
be protected:
1. Classified in Occupancy Category I, in accordance with Section1604.5;
2. Area of 400 square feet (56 m2) or less; and
3. Eave height of 10 feet (3048 mm) or less.
Footings shall not bear on frozen soil unless such frozen condition is of a permanent character.
(Ord. No. 04-10253, § 1, 1-3-05; Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Former § 8-22 pertaining to the purpose of the Building Advisory Board was replaced with § 8-162.
Sec. 8-23. Amendment to Section 2303.4.1.3 of the International Building Code.
[Section 2303.4.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
2303.4.1.3 Truss placement diagram. The truss manufacturer shall provide a truss placement diagram that
identifies the proposed location for each individually designated truss and references the corresponding truss
design drawing. The truss placement diagram shall be provided as part of the truss submittal package, and with the
shipment of trusses delivered to the job site. Truss placement diagrams shall be required to bear the seal of the
truss designer.
(Ord. No. 05-10263, § 1, 03-21-05; Ord. No. 10-10552, §1, 7-19-2010)
Editor’s Notes: 04-10208 repealed §§ 8-23 – 8-30. Former § 8-23 pertaining to the appeal procedure to the Building Advisory Board was replaced with § 8-168.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-24. Amendment of Section 2902.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section 2902.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
2902.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in
the minimum number shown in Table 2902.1 Types of occupancies not shown in Table 2902.1 shall be
considered individually by the building official. The number of occupants shall be determined by this code.
Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 3.
Exceptions:
1. Substitution for water closets. In each bathroom or toilet room, urinals shall not be substituted for more
than 67 percent of the required water closets.
2. For the purposes of satisfying the requirements of the building code, water fountains and/or service sinks
shall not be required in any occupancy.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-24.1 Amendment to Table 2902.1 of the International Building Code.
[Number 8 of Table 2902.1 is hereby amended as follows]
No. Classification Occupancy Description Water
Closets
Bathtubs/
Showers
Drinking
Fountains
Other
8 Storage (see
Sections
2902.2, 2902.4
and 2902.4.1)
S-1
S-2
Structures for the
storage of goods,
warehouses,
storehouses and
freight depots, low
and moderate
hazard.
e
1 per 100
See Section
411 of the
International
Plumbing
Code
1 per 1,000
1 service
sink
e. Restrooms and lavatories are not required to be provided for S occupancies that do not have any employees, including those
grouped together.
(Ord. No. 12-10626, § 1, 1-23-12)
Sec. 8-25. Amendment of Section 3109.4 of the International Building Code.
[Sec. 3109.4 and all of its subsections are hereby deleted in its entirety and is hereby amended to read as follows:]
3109.4 Residential swimming pools. Residential swimming pools shall comply with Appendix G of the
2006 International Residential Code.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 8-26. Amendment of Section 3303.4 of the International Building Code.
[Section 3303.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
3303.4 Vacant lot. Where a structure has been demolished or removed, the following conditions shall be met:
1. The premises left vacant by removal or demolition shall be cleared of all trash, debris, junk and discarded
building material;
2. All foundations and slab floors shall be removed to at least one foot below ground level, unless another
building or other structure is to be re-erected immediately upon the foundation as specified in the
application for the permit;
3. All open wells, cisterns, cellars, basements or other excavations remaining on said lot shall be filled and
compacted to prevent the accumulation of water, unless the same are to be used immediately with another
structure to be erected thereon.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-27. Amendment of Section 3409 of the International Building Code.
[Section 3409 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
Buildings or portions of buildings shall be accessible to persons with disabilities as required by the Americans with
Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-28. Amendment of Section H101.2 of the International Building Code.
Section H101.2 is hereby deleted.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10, Ord. No. 10-10587, §, 1-3-11)
Sec. 8-28.1. Amendment of Section H102 of the International Building Code.
[Section H102 and its subsections are hereby amended to read as follows:]
See Sections 42.506 and 42-507 of the Salina Code for Classifications of Signs- Functional Types and Structural Types.
(Ord. No. 10-10587, §, 1-3-11)
Sec. 8-28.2. Amendment of Section H104.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section H104.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
H104.1 Identification. Every advertising sign hereafter erected, constructed or maintained, for which a permit is
required shall be plainly marked with the name of the person, firm or corporation erecting and maintaining such sign
and shall have affixed on the front thereof the permit number issued for said sign or other method of identification
approved by the building official.
(Ord. No. 10-10587, §, 1-3-11)
Sec. 8-29. Amendment of Section H105.2 of the International Building Code.
[Section H105.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
H105.2 Permits, drawings and specifications. Where a permit is required, as provided in Article VI, Chapter 8 of
the Salina Municipal Code of Ordinances, construction documents shall be required. These documents shall show the
dimensions, material and required details of construction, including loads, stresses and anchors.
(Ord. No. 10-10552, § 1, 7-19-10)
Former § 8-24 pertaining to the meeting schedule of the Building Advisory Board was replaced with § 8-170.
Sec. 8-30. Amendment of Section H105.5 of the International Building Code.
[Section H105.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
H105.5 Working stresses. In advertising signs, the allowable working stresses shall conform to the requirements
of Chapter 16. The working stresses of wire rope and its fastenings shall not exceed 25 percent of the ultimate
strength of the rope or fasteners.
Exceptions:
1. The allowable working stresses for steel and wood shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 22 and 23.
2. The working strength of chains, cables, guys or steel rods shall not exceed one-fifth of the ultimate strength of such
chains, cables, guys or steel.
(Ord. No. 10-10587, §, 1-3-11)
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Sec. 8-30.1. Amendment of Section H106.1 of the International Building Code.
[Section H106.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
H106.1 Illumination. A sign shall not be illuminated by other than electrical means, and electrical devices and
wiring shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the currently adopted National Electrical Code.
Any open spark or flame shall not be used for display purposes unless specifically approved.
(Ord. No. 10-10587, §, 1-3-11)
Sec. 8-30.2. Amendment of Section H106.2 of the International Building Code.
[Section H106.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
H106.2 Electrical service. Signs that require electrical service shall comply with the currently adopted National
Electrical Code.
(Ord. No. 10-10587, §, 1-3-11)
Sec. 8-30.3. Amendment of Section H108 of the International Building Code.
Section H108 and its subsections are hereby deleted.
(Ord. No. 10-10587, §, 1-3-11)
Sec. 8-30.4. Amendment of Section H109.2 of the International Building Code.
[Section H109.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
H109.2 Required clearance. The bottom coping of every ground sign shall be not less than 6 feet above the
ground or street level, which space can be filled with platform decorative trim or light wooden construction.
(Ord. No. 10-10587, §, 1-3-11)
Sec. 8-30.5. Amendment of Section H114 of the International Building Code.
Section H114 and its subsections are hereby deleted.
(Ord. No. 10-10587, §, 1-3-11)
DIVISION 2. ADOPTION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE WITH
AMENDMENTS
Sec. 8-31. International Residential Code adopted.
There is hereby adopted, by reference, by the city for the purpose of providing minimum standards to safeguard life or
limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials,
location, operation, alteration, repair, maintenance, use and occupancy of all buildings and structures within the city
and certain equipment specifically regulated therein, that certain building code known as the International Residential
Code, recommended and published by the International Code Council for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, being
particularly the 2006 edition including Appendix G, but not including any other appendices thereto, except as amended
in this article of the Salina Code, of which not fewer than three (3) copies have been, and are now filed in the office of
the city clerk and the same are hereby incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and the provisions thereof shall
be controlling in the construction of all buildings and structures therein contained within the corporate limits of the city.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
State law references: Authority to incorporate standard codes by reference, K.S.A. 12-3009 et seq.
Sec. 8-32. Amendment to Section R101.2 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R101.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R101.2 Scope. The provisions of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings shall apply
to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location,
removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings
(townhouses) not more than three stories in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.
Exception: The demolition of these structures shall be governed by Chapter 33 of the International Building Code.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 8-33. Amendment to Section R101.7 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R101.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R102.7 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code
shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, Chapter 18 of the
Salina Municipal Code or the International Fire Code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the
general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-34. Amendment to Section R105.1 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R105. is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first
make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-35. Amendment of Section R105.2 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R105.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from the permit
requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in
violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 sq. ft (18.58 m2).
2. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.
3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the
top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
4. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18927 L) and the
ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
5. Sidewalks and driveways, platforms and decks not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade and
not over any basement or story below.
6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
8. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one or two-family dwelling.
9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the
exterior wall and do not require additional support.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-36. Amendment to Section R105.2.1 of the International Residential Code.
Section R105.2.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted § 8-36. Former § 8-36 pertained to the adoption of UBC was replaced with § 8-1, adopting the IBC. Ord. 04-10208
repealed § 8-36.1 pertaining to local amendments of the UBC.
Sec. 8-37. Amendment to Section R105.3 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R105.3 is hereby amended to read as follows with subsections remaining unchanged:]
R105.3 Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefore in
writing on a form furnished by the department of building safety for that purpose.
Such application shall:
1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.
2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar
description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.
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3. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
4. Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in Section R106.1.
5. For work to be performed by a contractor on or within a residential property originally constructed before
1978, the contractor shall provide evidence of compliance with Kansas law regarding notification of owners
and occupants in accordance with forms and procedures promulgated by the building official.
6. State the valuation of the proposed work when the application is for an alteration or renovation.
7. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant’s authorized agent.
8. Give such other data and information as required by the building official.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted § 8-37. Former § 8-37 pertaining to Definitions was repealed by Ord. 04-10208, Ord. No. 06-10365,§ 1, 12-18-06.
Sec. 8-38. Amendment to Section R106.3.1 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R106.3.1 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. When the building official issues a permit, the construction
documents shall be approved in writing or by stamp. One set of construction documents so reviewed shall be retained
by the building official.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Former §§ 8-37.1 and 8-38 provided for local amendments of the Uniform Building Code.
S Sec. 8-39. Amendment of Section R112 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R112 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R112.1 General. The Building Advisory Board shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations
made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code. The building official shall be
an ex officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board of appeals shall
be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for
conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy
to the building official. See Article II, Chapter 8 of Salina Municipal Code.
R112.2 Limitations on authority. Deleted
R112.2.1 Determination of substantial improvement in areas prone to flooding. Deleted
R112.2.2 Criteria for issuance of a variance for areas prone to flooding. Deleted
R112.3 Qualifications. Deleted
R112.4 Administration. Deleted
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-39. Former § 8-39 pertained to local amendments of the Uniform Building Code.
Sec. 8-40. Amendment to Section R302.1 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R302.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R302.1 Exterior walls. Construction, projections, openings and penetrations of exterior walls of dwellings and
accessory buildings shall comply with Table R302.1. These provisions shall not apply to walls, projections,
openings or penetrations in walls that are perpendicular to the line used to determine the fire separation distance.
Projections beyond the exterior wall shall not extend more than 12 inches (305 mm) into the areas where openings
are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Detached tool sheds and storage sheds, playhouses and similar structures exempted from permits are not
required to provide wall protection based on location on the lot. Projections beyond the exterior wall shall not
extend over the lot line.
2. Detached garages accessory to a dwelling located within 2 feet (610 mm) of a lot line are permitted to have
roof eave projections not exceeding 4 inches (102 mm).
3. Foundation vents installed in compliance with this code are permitted.
4. Walls of detached accessory structures, not containing habitable space, shall not be required to be fire-
resistance rated when located three (3) feet or more from a lot line.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-40. Former § 8-40 pertained to local amendments to the Uniform Building Code.
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Sec. 8-41. Amendment to Section R303.1 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R303.1is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R303.1 Habitable rooms. All habitable rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area of not less than 8%
of the floor area of such rooms. All habitable rooms, except habitable rooms in basements, shall be provided with
natural ventilation. Such ventilation shall be through windows, doors, louvers or other approved openings to the
outdoor air. Such openings shall be provided with ready access or shall otherwise be readily controllable by the
building occupants The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be 4% of the floor area being ventilated.
Exceptions:
1. The glazed areas need not be openable where the opening is not required by Section R310 and an approved
mechanical ventilation system is provided capable of producing 0.35 air change per hour in the room or a
whole-house mechanical ventilation system is installed capable of supplying outdoor ventilation air of 15 cubic
feet per minute (cfm) (7.08 L/s) per occupantError! Bookmark not defined. computed on the basis of two
occupants for the first bedroom and one occupant for each additional bedroom.
2. The glazed areas need not be provided in rooms where Exception 1 above is satisfied and artificial light is
provided capable of producing an average illumination of 6 foot candles (6.46 lux) over the area of the room at
a height of 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor level.
3. Use of sunroom additions and patio covers, as defined in Section R202, shall be permitted for natural ventilation
if in excess of 40 percent of the exterior sunroom walls are open, or are enclosed only by insect screening.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 01-10025 repealed § 8-41 and was replaced with § 8-36.7.
Sec. 8-41.1. Amendment of Section R303.3 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R303.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R303.3 Bathrooms. Bathrooms, water closet compartments and other similar rooms shall be provided with
aggregate glazing area in windows of not less than 3 square feet (0.279 m2), one-half of which must be openable.
Exception: The glazed areas shall not be required where artificial light and a mechanical ventilation system are
provided. The minimum ventilation rates shall be 50 cfm (23.6 L/s) for intermittent ventilation or 20 cfm (9.4 L/s) for
continuous ventilation. Ventilation air from the space shall be exhausted directly to the outside. Bathroom exhaust air
ducts may terminate in an attic that is provided with ventilation conforming to the requirements of Section R806,
provided further that such ventilation requirements may not be reduced by the installation of a vapor barrier.
(Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-42. Amendment of Section R309.3 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R309.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R309.3 Floor surface. Garage floor surfaces shall be of concrete or similar noncombustible and
nonabsorbent materials.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 01-10025 repealed § 8-42 and was replaced with § 8-36.8
Sec. 8-43. Amendment to Section R309.4 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R309.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R309.4 Carports. Carports shall be open on at least two sides. Carport floor surfaces shall be of concrete or
similar noncombustible and nonabsorbent materials. Carports not open on at least two sides shall be considered a
garage and shall comply with the provisions of this section for garages.
Exception: Asphalt surfaces shall be permitted at ground level in carports.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-43. Former § 8-43 pertained to local amendments to the Uniform Building Code.
Sec. 8-44. Amendment to Section R309.5 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R309.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R309.5 Flood hazard areas. For detached garages located in flood hazard areas as established by Table
R301.2(1), garage floors shall be:
1. Elevated to or above the design flood elevation as determined in Section R323; or
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2. Located below the design flood elevation provided they are at or above grade on all sides, are used solely for
parking, building access, or storage, meet the requirements of Section R323, and are otherwise constructed in
accordance with this code.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-44. Former § 8-44 pertained to local amendments to the Uniform Building Code.
Sec. 8-45. Amendment to Section R311.4.3 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R311.4.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R311.4.3 Landings at doors. There shall be a floor or landing on each side of each exterior door. The floor or
landing at the exterior door shall not be more than 1.5 inches (38 mm) lower than the top of the threshold. The
landing shall be permitted to have a slope not to exceed 0.25 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2-percent).
Exceptions:
1. Where a stairway of four or fewer risers or 30 inches or less of elevation change is located on the exterior side
of a door, other than the required exit door, a landing is not required for the exterior side of the door.
2. The exterior landing at an exterior doorway shall not be more than 73/4 inches (196 mm) below the top of the
threshold, provided the door, other than an exterior storm or screen door does not swing over the landing.
3. The height of floors at exterior doors other than the exit door required by Section R311.4.1 shall not be more
than 73/4 inches (186 mm) lower than the top of the threshold.
The width of each landing shall not be less than the door served. Every landing shall have a minimum dimension
of 36 inches (914 mm) measured in the direction of travel.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-45. Former § 8-45 pertained to local amendments of the Uniform Building Code.
Sec. 8-46. Amendment to Section R311.5.3 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R311.5.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R311.5.3 Stair treads and risers.
R311.5.3.1 Riser height. The maximum riser height shall be 8” (196 mm). The riser shall be measured
vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall
not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8” (9.5 mm).
R311.5.3.2 Tread depth. The minimum tread depth shall be 9” (254 mm). The tread depth shall be measured
horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the
tread’s leading edge. The greatest tread depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than
3/8” (9.5 mm). Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 9” (254 mm) measured as above at a point 12”
(305 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower. Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 6” (152
mm) at any point. Within any flight of stairs, the greatest winder tread depth at the 12” (305 mm) walk line shall not
exceed the smallest by more than 3/8” (9.5 mm).
R311.5.3.3 Profile. The radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread shall be no greater than 9/16” (14 mm).
A nosing not less than ¾” (19 mm) but not more than 1¼” (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid
risers. The greatest nosing projection shall not exceed the smallest nosing projection by more than 3/8” (9.5 mm)
between two stories, including the nosing at the level of floors and landings. Beveling of nosing shall not exceed
½” (12.7 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped from the underside of the leading edge of the tread above at an
angle not more than 30º (0.51 rad) from the vertical. Open risers are permitted, provided that the opening between
treads does not permit the passage of a 4” diameter (102 mm) sphere.
Exceptions:
1. A nosing is not required where the tread depth is a minimum of 11 inches (279 mm).
2. The opening between adjacent treads is not limited on stairs with a total rise of 30 inches (762 mm) or less.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-47. Amendment to Section R311.5.6.3 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R311.5.6.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R311.5.6.3 Handrail grip size. All required handrails shall be of one of the following types or provide equivalent
graspability.
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1. Type I. Handrails with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of at least 1¼” (32 mm) and not
greater than 2” (51 mm). If the handrail is not circular it shall have a perimeter dimension of at least 4” (102 mm)
and not greater than 6¼” (160 mm) with a maximum cross section of dimension of 2¼” (57 mm).
2. Type II. Handrails with a perimeter greater than 6¼” (160mm) shall provide a graspable finger recess area on
both sides of the profile. The finger recess shall begin within a distance of ¾” (19 mm) measured vertically from
the tallest portion of the profile and achieve a depth of at least 5/16” (8mm) within 7/8” (22mm) below the widest
portion of the profile. This required depth shall continue for at least 3/8” (10mm) to a level that is not less than
1¾” (45 mm) below the tallest portion of the profile. The minimum width of the handrail above the recess shall
be 1¼” (32 mm) to a maximum of 2¾” (70 mm). Edges shall have a minimum radius of 0.01”(0.25 mm).
Exception: Handrails for exterior stairs of 4 risers or less need not be provided with finger recesses.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-48. Amendment to Section R317.2.2 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R317.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R317.2.2 Parapets. Parapets shall not be required for townhouses as an extension of common walls. Where roof
surfaces adjacent to the wall or walls are at different elevations and the higher roof is more than 30” (762 mm)
above the lower roof. The common wall construction from the lower roof to the underside of the higher roof deck
shall not have less than a 1-hour fire-resistive rating. The wall shall be rated for exposure from both sides.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-49. Amendment to Section R318.1 of the International Residential Code.
Section R318.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-50. Amendment of Section R324 of the International Residential Code.
Section R324 and all of its subsections are hereby deleted in their entirety.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-51. Amendment to Section R401.3 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R401.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R401.3 Drainage. Surface drainage shall be diverted to a storm sewer conveyance or other approved point of
collection so as to not create a hazard. Lots shall be graded so as to drain surface water away from foundation
walls. The grade away from foundation walls shall fall a minimum of 2% within the first 10’ (3048 mm).
Exception: Where lot lines, walls, slopes or other physical barriers prohibit 2% of fall within 10’ (3048 mm), the
final grade shall slope away from the foundation at a minimum slope of 5% and the water shall be directed to
drains or swales to ensure drainage away from the structure. Swales shall be sloped a minimum of 2% when
located within 10’ (3048 mm) of the building foundation. Impervious surfaces within 10’ (3048 mm) of the
building foundation shall be sloped a minimum of 2% away from the building.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 04-10255, § 1, 1-3-05; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-51. Former § 8-51 pertaining to application requirement for general license was replaced with § 8-179.
Sec. 8-52. Amendment to Section R403.1 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R403.1 is hereby amended to read as follows with subsections remaining unchanged:]
R403.1 General. All exterior walls shall be supported on continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete
footings, wood foundations, or other approved structural systems which shall be of sufficient design to
accommodate all loads according to Section R301 and to transmit the resulting loads to the soil within the
limitations as determined from the character of the soil. Footings shall be supported on undisturbed natural soils
or engineered fill. The City of Salina standard “Residential Foundation Design” may be used for any design
submitted under this code for structures greater than 1000’ from the centerlines of the levees.
Exception: A one-story wood or metal frame building not used for human occupancy and not over 200 square feet
may be constructed with walls supported on wood foundation plates laid directly on the ground when approved by
the building official.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 04-10255, § 1, 1-3-05; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-52. Former § 8-52 pertaining displaying of license was replaced by § 8-186.
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Sec. 8-53. Amendment to Section R403.1.4.1 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R403.1.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R403.1.4.1 Frost protection. Except where otherwise protected from frost, foundation walls, piers and other
permanent supports of buildings and structures shall be protected from frost by one or more of the following methods:
1. Extended below the frost line specified in Table R301.2.(1);
2. Constructing in accordance with Section R403.3;
3. Constructing in accordance with ASCE 32; or
4. Erected on solid rock.
Exceptions:
1. Protection of freestanding accessory structures with an area of 400 square feet (37 m2) or less, of light-
framed construction, with an eave height of 10 feet (3048 mm) or less shall not be required.
2. Protection of freestanding accessory structures with an area of 400 square feet (37m2) or less, of other than
light-framed construction, with an eave height of 10 feet (3048 mm) or less shall not be required.
3. Decks not supported by a dwelling need not be provided with footings that extend below the frost line.
Footings shall not bear on frozen soil unless the frozen condition is permanent.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 04-10255, § 1, 1-3-05; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-53. Former § 8-53 pertaining to license fees was replaced with § 8-181.
Sec. 8-54. Amendment to Section R404.1 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R404.1 is hereby amended to read as follows except that subsections 404.1.1 through 404.1.8 remain
unchanged unless specifically amended elsewhere in this code:]
R404.1 Concrete and masonry foundation walls. Concrete and masonry foundation walls shall be selected and
constructed in accordance with the provisions of Section R404 or in accordance with ACI 318, ACI
332,NCMATR68–A or ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402 or other approved structural standards. When ACI 318, ACI
332 or ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402 or the provisions of Section R404 are used to design concrete or masonry
foundation walls, project drawings, typical details and specifications are not required to bear the seal of the architect
or engineer responsible for design, unless otherwise required by the state
. law of the jurisdiction having authority.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 04-10255, § 1, 1-3-05; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted § 8-54. Former § 8-54 pertaining to expiration and renewal of licenses was replaced with § 8-182.
Sec. 8-55. Amendment to Section R404.1.7 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R404.1.7 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R404.1.7 Backfill placement. Backfill shall not be placed against the wall until one of following conditions has been meet:
1. The wall has cured for a minimum of 7 days or,
2. The wall has sufficient strength and has been anchored to the floor above or,
3. The wall has been sufficiently braced to prevent damage by the backfill.
Exception: Bracing is not required for walls supporting less than 4 feet (1219 mm) of unbalanced backfill.
Compaction of backfill shall not be initiated until the wall has been anchored to the floor above or provided with
temporary bracing.
Exception: Backfill against contiguous basement walls beneath garage floors may be compacted before the walls
have been anchored to the floor above provided that the walls have cured for a minimum of 7 days.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 04-10255, § 1, 1-3-05; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-55. Former § 8-55 pertaining to deadline for renewal of license was replaced with § 8-183.
Sec. 8-56. Amendment to Section R405.1 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R405.1is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R405.1 Concrete or masonry foundations. Drains shall be provided around all concrete or masonry foundations
that retain earth and enclose habitable or usable spaces located below grade. Drainage tiles, perforated pipe or
other approved systems or materials shall be installed either inside or outside of the foundation and shall
discharge by gravity or mechanical means into an approved drainage system. The top of open joints of drain tiles
shall be protected with strips of building paper, and perforated pipe shall be covered with an approved filter
membrane material. When installed outside of the foundation, the drainage tiles or perforated pipe shall be placed
on a minimum of 2” (51 mm) of sand-gravel mixture soils according to the Unified Soil Classification System,
Group I Soils, as detailed in Table R405.1 and covered with not less than 6” (153 mm)of the same material.
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Exception: The pump and discharge piping for a drainage system designed to be discharged by mechanical means
is not required when the foundation is installed on well-drained ground or sand-gravel mixture soils according to
the Unified Soil Classification System, Group I Soils, as detailed in Table R405.1 unless or until water is found to
be infiltrating the system.
These requirements shall not be deemed to reduce any other more restrictive requirements that may be
mandated by subdivision regulation or flood fringe construction.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 04-10255, § 1, 1-3-05; ; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-57. Amendment to Section R506.2.3 of the International Residential Code.
Section R506.2.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 04-10255, § 1, 1-3-05; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Former 8-57 pertained to surety bond requirements and repealed by Ord. 02-10086.
Sec. 8-58. Amendment to Section R602.3.1 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R0602.3.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R602.3.1 Stud size, height and spacing. The size, height and spacing of studs shall be in accordance with Table
R602.3.(5).
Exceptions:
1. Utility grade studs shall not be spaced more than 16” (406 mm) on center, shall not support more than a roof
and ceiling, and shall not exceed 8’ (2438 mm) in height for exterior walls and load-bearing walls or 10’
(3048mm) for interior non-load-bearing walls.
2. Studs more than 10 feet (3048 mm) in height which are in accordance with Table R602.1.3.
3. Nominal dimension 2” by 6”, Grade #2 or better, Spruce/Pine/Fir studs not to exceed 16” on center may be used
without lateral bracing up to 12 feet in height in walls supporting no more than a roof/ceiling load. The span of
rafter/ceiling joist assemblies supported by such walls shall not exceed 16’ nor shall the wall support trusses with
more than 32’ of clear span. Such walls may also support other minor accessory loads from roof projections or
overhangs. The design loads of such roof/ceiling assemblies shall not exceed 20lbs. per square foot live load and
20 lbs. per square foot dead load. The minor axis of the studs must be braced on at least one side by exterior wall
sheathing or wall finish panels.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 04-10255, § 1, 1-3-05)
Editor’s Notes: Former 8-58 pertained to insurance requirements was replaced with 8-178.
Sec. 8-59. Amendment to Chapters 11 through 40 of the International Residential Code.
Chapters 11 through 40 are hereby deleted in their entirety.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Former § 8-59 pertaining to suspension and revocation of license was replaced with § 8-187.
Sec. 8-60. Amendment to Section AG105 of Appendix G of the International Residential Code.
[Section AG105 of Appendix G is hereby amended to read as follows:]
AG105.2 Outdoor swimming pool. An outdoor swimming pool, including an in-ground, aboveground or on-
ground pool, hot tub or spa shall be provided with a barrier which shall comply with the following:
1. The top of the barrier for portable, on-ground pools shall be at least 42” (1219 mm) above grade measured on the side of
the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. The top of the barrier for permanent pools shall be at least 72”
(1219 mm) above grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum
vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of all barriers shall be 2” (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier
which faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, such as an aboveground
pool, the barrier may be mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure,
the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4” (102 mm).
2. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere.
3. Solid barriers which do not have openings, such as a masonry or stone wall, shall not contain indentations or
protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
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4. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the
horizontal members is less than 45” (1143 mm), the horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool
side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 1.75” (44 mm) in width. Where there are
decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed 1.75” (44 mm) in width.
5. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal
members is 45” (1143 mm) or more, spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 4” (102 mm). Where there
are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed 1.75” (44 mm) in width.
6. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a 2.25” (57 mm) square unless the fence is provided with slats
fastened at the top or the bottom which reduce the openings to not more than 1.75” (44 mm).
7. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening formed by the
diagonal members shall not be more than 1.75” (44 mm).
8. Access gates shall comply with the requirements of Section AG105.2, Items 1 through 7, and shall be equipped to
accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates shall open outward away from the pool and shall be self-
closing and have a self-latching device. Gates other than pedestrian access gates shall have a self-latching device.
Where the release mechanism of the self-latching device is located less than 54” (1372 mm) from the bottom of the
gate, the release mechanism and openings shall comply with the following:
8.1. The release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate at least 3” (76 mm) below the top of the
gate, and
8.2. The gate and barrier shall have no opening greater than 0.5” (12.7 mm) within 18” (457 mm) of the release
mechanism.
9. Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier for a permanent pool, one of the following conditions shall be met:
9.1. The pool shall be equipped with a powered safety cover in compliance with ASTM F1346; or
9.2. All doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with an alarm which produces an
audible warning when the door and its screen, if present, are opened. The alarm shall sound continuously for a
minimum of 30 seconds immediately after the door is opened and be capable of being heard throughout the
house during normal house-hold activities. The alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions. The
alarm system shall be equipped with a manual means, such as touchpad or switch, to temporarily deactivate
the alarm for a single opening. Such deactivation shall last for not more than 15 seconds. The deactivation
switch(es) shall be located at least 54” (1372 mm) above the threshold of the door; or 9.3. Other means of
protection, such as self-closing doors with self-latching devices, which are approved by the governing body,
shall be acceptable so long as the degree of protection afforded is not less than the protection afforded by Item
9.1 or 9.2 described above.
10. Where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then:
10.1. The ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access, or
10.2. The ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which meets the requirements of Section AG105.2,
Items 1 through 9. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening created shall not
allow the passage of a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10553, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-55. Former § 8-55 pertaining to deadline for renewal of license was replaced by § 8-185.
Secs. 8-60 – 8-70. Reserved.
Notes: Ord. 04-10208 repealed 8-60–70. Former 8-66–70 pertaining to the adoption of the EC and local amendments was replaced with Division 5 of Art. I.
DIVISION 3. ADOPTION OF PLUMBING CODE WITH AMENDMENTS3
Sec. 8-71. Uniform Plumbing Code adopted.
There is hereby adopted, by reference, by the city for the purpose of providing minimum standards to safeguard life or
limb, health, property., and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials,
location, operation, alteration, repair, maintenance, of plumbing and drainage systems within the city and certain
equipment specifically regulated therein, that certain plumbing code known as the Uniform Plumbing Code,
3 Editor’s Note. Division 3 created by Ord. No. 04-10208.
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recommended and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, being particularly
the 2003 edition not including appendices thereto, except as amended in this article of the Salina Code, of which not
fewer than three (3) copies have been, and are now filed in the office of the city clerk and the same are hereby
incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and the provisions thereof shall be controlling in the construction and
maintenance of all buildings and structures therein contained within the corporate limits of the city.
(Code 1966, § 9-200; Ord. 82-8925; Ord. 85-9089; Ord. 89-9308; Ord. 94-9619; Ord.. 98-9853; Ord. 01-10048; Ord. 04-10208; Ord. 10-10554)
State law: Authority to incorporate standard codes by reference, KSA 12-3009 et seq. Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-71, formerly 8-176.
Sec. 8-72. Appeals.
Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code shall be heard and decided by The Building Advisory Board. See Article II, Chapter 8 of
Salina Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-73. Amendment to Section 102.1of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 102.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
102.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction. The authority having jurisdiction shall be the City of Salina and the
building official.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. 06-10322, § 1, 5-21-07; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-73, formerly 8-177. Former § 8-73 pertaining to administrative authority was repealed.
Sec. 8-74. Amendment to Section 103.1.2 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 103.1.2 and all of its subsections are hereby amended to read as follows:]
103.1.2 Exempt Work. A permit shall not be required for the following:
103.1.2.1 The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that should any
drainpipe, soil, waste or vent pipe become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace more
than 48” of the same with new material, the same shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be
procured and inspection made as provided in this Code.
103.1.2.2 (1) The clearing of stoppages, including the installation of new exterior cleanouts when required
for cleaning and the removal and reinstallation of water closets or:
(2) The repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, provided such repairs do not involve or
require the rearrangement of valves, pipes, or fixtures.
103.1.2.3 No permit shall be required to replace faucets, dishwashers, garbage disposals, a fixture with a like
fixture, gas flex connectors or water heater vent connectors.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to
be done in violation of the provisions of the Code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction including
but not limited to those in Chapter 8 Article III for licensing.
(Ord. No. 94-9619, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9853, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No.
10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-74, formerly 8-178.
Sec. 8-75. Amendment to Section 103.4.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 103.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
103.4.1 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the fee schedule adopted pursuant
to section 2-2 of the Salina Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. No. 94-9619, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9853, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No.
10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-75, formerly § 8-178.
Sec. 8-76. Amendment to Section 103.4.2 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 103.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
103.4.2 Plan Review Fees. No fees shall be charged for plan review.
(Ord. No. 94-9619, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9853, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No.
10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 8-77. Amendment to Section 316.1.3 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 316.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
316.1.3 Soldered Joints. Joints in copper tubing shall be made by appropriate use of approved copper or
copper alloy fittings. Surfaces to be joined by soldering shall be cleaned bright by manual or mechanical
means. The joints shall be properly fluxed with an approved type flux, and made up with approved solder.
Flux is not required to be water-soluble for water supply piping. All solder and fluxes shall be manufactured
to approved standards. Solders and fluxes with a lead content which exceeds two-tenths (0.20) of one (1)
percent are prohibited in piping systems used to convey potable water.
(Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-78. Amendment to Section 317.0 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 317.0 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
317.0 Increasers and Reducers. Where different sizes of pipes or pipes and fittings are to be connected, the
proper size increasers or reducers or reducing fittings shall be used between the two sizes. Bushings are
approved fittings for this purpose in vent piping and as increasers in drainage piping. Brass or cast iron body
cleanouts shall not be used as a reducer or adapter from cast iron drainage pipe to iron pipe size (IPS) pipe.
(Ord. No. 07-10389 § 1, 5-14-07; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No 04-10208 adopted § 8-78, formerly § 8-186. Former § 8-78 provided for the building official to act as inspector was repealed by
Ord. No. 94-9618.
Sec. 8-78.5. Amendment to Section 407.2 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 407.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
407.2 Joints. Where a fixture comes in contact with the wall or floor, the joint between the fixture and the
wall or floor shall be made watertight.
Exception: Bases of water closets installed in buildings governed by the International Residential Code
need not be sealed to the floor.
(Ord. No. 94-9619, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9853, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord.
No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-79. Amendment to Section 411.2 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 411.2 all of its subsections is hereby amended to read as follows:]
411.2 Location of Floor Drains. Floor drains shall be installed in the following areas:
411.2.1 Toilet rooms containing two (2) or more water closets or a combination of one (1) water
closet and one (1) urinal, except in a dwelling unit.
411.2.2 Commercial kitchens.
411.2.3 Laundry rooms in commercial buildings and common laundry facilities in multi-family
dwelling buildings when indirect waste or trough type drains are being used.
(Ord. No. 94-9619, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9853, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord.
No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-79, formerly § 8-181. Former § 8-79 pertaining to general duties of inspector is referenced in the NEC.
Sec. 8-80. Amendment to Section 412.0 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Section 412.0 Minimum Number of Required Fixtures and all of its subsections are hereby deleted in
their entirety.
(Ord. No. 94-9619, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9853, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord.
No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-79, formerly § 8-181. Former § 8-80 pertaining to enforcement by inspector is referenced in the NEC.
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Sec. 8-81. Amendment to Section 505.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 505.1 is hereby amended to read as follows except that subsections 505.1.1 and 505.1.2 shall remain
unchanged:]
505.1 Location. Water heater installations in bedrooms and bathrooms shall comply with one of the
following:
1. Fuel-burning water heaters may be installed in a closet located in the bedroom or bathroom
provided the closet is equipped with a listed, gasketed door assembly and a listed self-closing
device. The self-closing door assembly shall meet the requirements of Section 505.1.1. The door
assembly shall be installed with a threshold and bottom door seal and shall meet the
requirements of Section 505.1.2. All combustion air for such installations shall be obtained from
the outdoors in accordance with Section 507.4. The closet shall be for the exclusive use of the
water heater.
Exception: Existing fuel-burning water heaters that are located in bathrooms or closets
accessible from a bathroom need not be enclosed nor provided with a gasketed door when they
are replaced unless the only access to such spaces is through a bedroom.
2. Water heater shall be of the direct vent type.
(Ord. No. 94-9619, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9853, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 01-10055, § 3, 10-22-01; Ord.
No. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-81, formerly § 8-182. Former § 8-81 pertained to building official to decide questions was repealed
Sec. 8-82. Amendment to Section 508.2 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 508.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
508.2 Access and Working Space
508.2.1 Every water heater installation shall be accessible for inspection, repair, or replacement. An
unobstructed solidly floored working space not less than thirty 30 inches in depth and width and 72
inches high shall be provided immediately in front of and centered at the firebox access opening.
Exceptions:
Such space need not be furnished for water heaters installed above a lay-in ceiling when removable
ceiling panels are immediately adjacent to the firebox access opening.
For replacement water heaters the unobstructed depth need only be 24”.
A door opening into such space shall not be considered as an obstruction. The appliance space shall be
provided with an opening or doorway of sufficient size to remove the water heater. Such access shall be
continuous by means of an opening or door, and solidly floored passageway not less than two 2 feet in
width and large enough to permit removal of the water heater, but not less than thirty 30 inches in height.
Passageways less than 72” high shall be limited to 20’ in length.
508.2.2 A lighting fixture shall be provided at or near water heater locations. The lighting fixture
shall be controlled by at least one switch located adjacent to the usual point of entry into the space.
Exceptions:
1. These requirements shall not apply to the replacement of existing water heaters.
2. These requirements shall not apply to water heaters located above lay-in ceilings when ceiling panels
immediately adjacent to the appliance can be removed.
(Ord. No. 94-9619, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9853, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 01-10055, § 3, 10-22-01; Ord.
No. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-82, formerly § 8-182. Former 8-82 pertained to removal of wires, turning off of current in case of fire was
repealed and addressed in the NEC.
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Sec. 8-83. Amendment to Section 510.6.3.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 510.6.3.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
510.6.3.1 Category I Appliances. The sizing of natural draft venting systems serving one or more listed
appliances equipped with a draft hood or appliances listed for use with Type B gas vent, installed in a
single story of a building, shall be in accordance with one of the following methods.
1. The provisions of this chapter.
2. Vents serving a single, draft-hood equipped new-location appliance, fan-assisted combustion system
appliances, or combinations of fan-assisted combustion system and draft-hood-equipped appliances shall
be sized in accordance with section 511.0 of this chapter or other approved engineering methods.
3. For sizing an individual gas vent for a single, draft-hood equipped replacement appliance, the effective
area of the vent connector and the gas vent shall be not less than the area of the appliance draft hood
outlet or greater than seven times the draft hood outlet area. Such vents and their connectors shall be
limited to a combined maximum change in direction of 180 degrees. Vents requiring greater change in
direction shall be sized in accordance with section 511.0 of this chapter.
4. For sizing an existing gas vent connected to two appliances with draft hoods, the effective area of the vent
shall be not less than the area of the larger draft hood outlet plus 50% of the area of the smaller draft hood
outlet or greater than seven times the smaller draft hood outlet area. Vents connectors for such systems
shall be sized in accordance with sections 510.10.3.3 and 510.10.9.2 of this chapter. Each vent connector
shall be limited to a combined maximum change in direction of 180 degrees. Vents connectors requiring
greater change in direction shall be sized in accordance with section 511.0 of this chapter.
5. Approved engineering practices.
(Ord. No. 94-9619, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9853, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 01-10055, § 3, 10-22-01; Ord.
No. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-83, formerly 8-182. Ord. 94-9618 repealed 8-83 condemnation of unsafe items and material.
Sec. 8-84. Amendment to Section 603.3.3 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 603.3.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
603.3.3 The premise owner responsible person shall have the backflow prevention assembly tested by a
certified backflow assembly tester at the time of installation, repair, or relocation and tested and overhauled
on the schedule listed in Chapter 41 Division 4 Cross Connections of the City of Salina Code of Ordinances.
The periodic testing shall be performed in accordance with the procedures referenced in Table 14-1 by a
tester qualified in accordance with those standards.
(Ord. No. 94-9619, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9853, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 01-10055, § 3, 10-22-01; Ord.
No. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-84, formerly § 8-183. Former § 8-84 pertained to inspection, condemnation, correction of defective or
dangerous condition was repealed and referenced in the National Electrical Code.
Sec. 8-85. Amendment to Section 603.4.6.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 603.4.6.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
603.4.6.1 Potable water supplies systems having no pumps or connections for pumping equipment, and
no chemical injection or provision for chemical injection, shall be protected from backflow by one of the
following devices:
1. Atmospheric vacuum breaker
2. Pressure vacuum breaker
3. Reduced pressure backflow preventer
4. Double check valve assembly
(Ord. No. 94-9619, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9853, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 01-10055, § 3, 10-22-01; Ord.
No. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted 8-85, formerly 8-183. Former 8-85 pertained to liabilities not affected was repealed and referenced in the NEC.
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Sec. 8-86. Amendment to Section 603.4.6.4 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 603.4.6.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
603.4.6.4 Where systems which include a chemical injector or any provisions for chemical injection
designed to add chemicals to the potable water system shall be prohibited.
(Ord. No. 94-9619, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9853, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 01-10055, § 3, 10-22-01; Ord.
No. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted 8-86, formerly 8-183. Former 8-86 pertained to violations was repealed and referenced in the NEC.
Sec. 8-87. Amendment to Section 603.4.23 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 603.4.23 is hereby added and reads as follows:]
603.4.23 Combination stop-and-waste valves or cocks shall not be installed underground.
Exception: Stop and waste valves may be installed in a pit approved by the City Department of Utilities.
(Ord. No. 94-9619, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9853, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 01-10055, § 3, 10-22-01; Ord.
No. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-87, formerly § 8-183.
Sec. 8-88. Amendment to Section 608.5 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 608.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
608.5 Relief valves located inside a building shall be provided with a drain, not smaller than the relief valve
outlet, of galvanized steel, hard drawn copper piping and fittings, CPVC, or listed relief valve drain tube with
fittings which will not reduce the internal bore of the pipe or tubing (straight lengths as opposed to coils) and
shall extend from the valve to an indirect waste receptor or to a nonabsorbent floor that provides an
unobstructed flow to a floor drain.
Exception: Relief drains serving relief valves, that are part of replacement equipment, shall be allowed to
terminate above the floor serving the equipment when drainage piping is not readily accessible. The discharge
pipe shall be installed in a manner to minimize personal injury or property
. damage and so that draining water
is readily observable by the building occupants.
The end of the relief drain shall extend to not more than two (2) feet (610 mm) nor less than six (6) inches (152
mm) above the flood level of the indirect waste receptor or the floor and shall be pointed downward. Drain
tubes shall not terminate in a building’s crawl space. No part of such drain pipe shall be trapped or subject to
freezing. The terminal end of the drainpipe shall not be threaded. Indirect waste receptors serving relief drains
may drain to the outside of the building. Drain lines serving such receptors shall be a minimum 1¼” pipe with
the terminal end screened with ¼” mesh. The ends of such drains shall extend to not more than two (2) feet
(610 mm) nor less than six (6) inches (152 mm) above the ground and shall be pointed downward.
(Ord. No. 94-9619, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9853, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 01-10055, § 3, 10-22-01; Ord.
No. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-88, formerly § 8-183.
Sec. 8-89. Amendment to Section 609.9.5 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 609.9.5 is hereby added to read as follows:]
609.9.5 All new or repaired private water mains 4” and larger in diameter shall be disinfected prior to use as
required by the City of Salina Department of Utilities. For the purpose of this section, water main shall mean
any water piping which connects a building or buildings to the public water supply for the purpose of
furnishing water for domestic, process or fire suppression purposes.
(Ord. No. 94-9619, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9853, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 01-10055, § 3, 10-22-01; Ord.
No. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-89, formerly § 8-183.
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Sec. 8-90. Amendment to Section 609.10 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 609.10 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
609.10 Water Hammer. All building water supplies systems in which quick acting valves are installed shall
be provided with devices to absorb the hammer caused by high pressures resulting from the quick closing of
these valves. Quick closing valves are defined as valves operated by an electrical solenoid, or flushometer
valves. Manually operated ball valves, gate valves or wheel valves are not considered quick closing valves.
These pressure absorbing devices shall be approved mechanical devices. Water pressure-absorbing devices
shall be installed as close as possible to quick acting valves. Water pressure shock arresters or pressure
absorbing devices are not required for residential structures with separate water services.
609.10.1 Mechanical Devices. When listed mechanical devices are used, the manufacturers’ specifications as
to location and method of installation shall be followed.
(Ord. No. 94-9619, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9853, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 01-10055, § 3, 10-22-01; Ord.
No. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-91. Amendment to Section 610.7 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 610.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
610.7 On any proposed water piping installation sized using Table 6-5, the following conditions shall be
determined.
1. Total number of fixture units as determined from Table 6-4, Equivalent Fixture Units, for the fixtures to
be installed. For the purpose of calculating building supply pipe sizing, fixture units for lawn sprinkling
systems need not be included.
2. Developed length of supply pipe from meter to most remote outlet.
3. Difference in elevation between the meter of other source of supply and the highest fixture or outlet.
4. Pressure in the street main or other source of supply at the locality where the installation is to be made.
5. In localities where there is a fluctuation of pressure in the main throughout the day, the water piping
system shall be designed on the basis of the minimum pressure available.
(Ord. No. 94-9619, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9853, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 01-10055, § 3, 10-22-01; Ord.
No. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-91.1. Amendment to Section 704.3 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 704.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
704.3 Pot sinks, scullery sinks, dishwashing sinks, silverware sinks, commercial dishwashing machines,
silverware-washing machines, and other similar fixtures shall be connected indirectly to the drainage system.
(Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-92. Amendment to Section 707.4 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 707.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
707.4 Each horizontal drainage pipe shall be provided with a cleanout at its upper terminal and each run
of piping, which is more than one hundred (100) feet (30480 mm) in total developed length, shall be
provided with a cleanout for each one hundred (100) feet (30480 mm), or fraction thereof, in length of
such piping.
Exceptions:
1. Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain line less than five (5) feet (1524 mm) in length
unless such line is serving sinks or urinals.
2. Cleanouts may be omitted on any horizontal drainage pipe installed on a slope of seventy-two (72)
degrees (1.26 rad) or less from the vertical angle (angle of one-fifth (1/5) bend).
3. Excepting the building drain and its horizontal branches, a cleanout shall not be required on any pipe
or piping which is above the floor level of the lowest floor of the building.
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4. An approved type of two-way cleanout fitting, installed inside the building wall near the connection
between the building drain and building sewer or installed outside of a building at the lower end of a
building drain and extended to grade, may be substituted for an upper terminal cleanout.
5. A cleanout may be omitted on a 3” or 4” horizontal drain line where a clean out would normally be
required when that location is accessible from a water closet flange.
6. A cleanout may be omitted on an 1½” or 2” horizontal drain line where a clean out would normally
be required when that location is accessible from a point where a slip-joint trap arm connects directly
to a tee in a vertical drain line that connects with the horizontal drain.
(Ord. No. 98-9853, § 2, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-92, formerly 8-185.
Sec. 8-93. Amendment to Section 709.0 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 709.0 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
709.0 Gravity Drainage Required. Wherever practicable, all plumbing fixtures shall be drained to the
public sewer or private sewage disposal system by gravity. Where it is determined by the Authority
Having Jurisdiction that gravity drainage for an alteration is impractical, drainage piping serving such
plumbing fixtures shall meet the requirements of Section 710.0.
Exception: Upon prior approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, low flow fixtures such as but not
limited to bar sinks, hand sinks, and indirect waste receptors for drink stations may drain into an
approved, self-contained water removal system.
(Ord. No. 98-9853, § 2, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-93, formerly 8-185.
Sec. 8-94. Amendment to Section 710.3.3 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 710.3.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
710.3.3. When serving any area with an occupant load of greater than 15 as determined by the Building
Code in any public use occupancy, the ejector or pump shall be capable of passing a two 2 inches diameter
solid ball, and the discharge piping of each ejector or pump shall have a backwater valve and gate valve, and
be a minimum of three (3) inches in diameter.
(Ord. No. 98-9853, § 2, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-94, formerly 8-185
Sec. 8-95. Amendment to Section 710.9 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 710.9 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
710.9 All such pumps and receiving tanks shall be automatically discharged and, when serving any area with
an occupant load of greater than 15 as determined by the Building Code in any public use occupancy, shall
be provided with dual pumps or ejectors arranged to function independently in case of overload or
mechanical failure. The pumps shall have an audio and visual alarm, readily accessible, that signals pump
failure or an overload condition. The lowest inlet shall have the minimum clearance of two (2) inches from
the high water or “starting” level of the sump.
(Ord. No. 98-9853, § 2, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-94, formerly 8-185
Sec. 8-96. Amendment to Section 712.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 712.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
712.1 Media. The piping of the plumbing, drainage, and venting systems shall be tested with water or air.
The Administrative Authority may require the removal of any cleanouts, etc., to ascertain if the pressure has
reached all parts of the system. After the plumbing fixtures have been set and their traps filled with water,
they shall be submitted to a final test.
Exception: No testing will be required for plastic DWV systems.
(Ord. No. 98-9853, § 2, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted 8-94, formerly 8-185. Former 8-96–8-110 pertaining to the electrical code panel was repealed by Ord. 86-9164.
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Sec. 8-97. Amendment to Section 807.4 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Section 807.4 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. No. 00-10004, § 1, 11-13-00; Ord. No. 01-10048, § 1, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Note: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-97, formerly 8-186. Former 8-96 – 8-110 pertained to the electrical code panel was repealed by Ord. No. 86-9164.
Sec. 8-98. Amendment to Section 905.4 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 905.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
905.4 All vent pipes, except as provided in section 905.4.0, shall extend undiminished in size above the roof,
or shall be reconnected with a soil or waste vent of proper size except as provided in this section.
905.4.0 Air Admittance Valves
905.4.1 Where permitted. In remodel construction where venting above the roof is impractical, individual
and branch vents shall be permitted to terminate with a connection to an air admittance valve when first
approved by the Administrative Authority. The air admittance valve shall only vent fixtures that are on the
same floor level.
905.4.2 General. Individual and branch type air admittance valves shall be listed and shall conform to ASSE 1051.
905.4.3 Installation. The valves shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of this section and
manufacturer’s installation instructions. Air admittance valves shall be installed after the DWV testing
required by Section 712.2 or 712.3 has been performed.
905.4.4 Location. The air admittance valve shall be located the minimum of six (6) inches above the highest
flood level rim of the fixture being served. The air admittance valve shall be located within the maximum
developed length permitted for the vent. The air admittance valve shall be installed a minimum of six (6)
inches above insulation materials.
905.4.5 Access and Ventilation. Access shall be provided to all air admittance valves. The valve shall be
located within a ventilated space that allows air to enter the valve.
905.4.6 Size. The air admittance valve shall be rated for the size of the vent to which the valve is connected.
(Ord. No. 01-10048, § 2, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 03-10128, § 1; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted § 8-98, formerly 8-187. Former §§ 8-96 – 8-110 pertained to the electrical code panel was repealed by 86-9164.
Sec. 8-99. Amendment to Section 908.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 908. is hereby amended to read as follows:]
908.1 Wet venting is limited to vertical drainage piping receiving the discharge from the trap arm of one (1) and
two (2) fixture unit fixtures that also serves as a vent for not to exceed four (4) fixtures. All wet vented fixtures
shall be within the same story; provided, further, that fixtures with a continuous vent discharging into a wet vent
shall be within the same story as the wet vented fixtures. No wet vent shall exceed six (6) feet in developed
vertical length.
Exception: One horizontal offset may be permitted in a wet vented section. The length of the offset is limited to
the lengths of trap arms as required in table 10-1.
(Ord. No. 01-10048, § 2, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 03-10128, § 1; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted § 8-99, formerly 8-187. Former §§ 8-96 – 8-110 pertained to the electrical code panel.
Sec. 8-100. Amendment of Section 1101.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 1101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1101.1 Where Required. All roofs, paved areas, yards, courts, and courtyards shall be drained away from adjoining
property and into a separate storm sewer system, or into a combined sewer system where a separate storm sewer
system is not available, or to some other place of disposal satisfactory to the Authority Having Jurisdiction such as
but not limited to public streets and/or public drainage easements. In the case of one- and two-family dwellings,
storm water may be discharged on flat areas such as streets or lawns so long as the storm water shall flow away from
the building and shall not create a nuisance.
(Ord. No. 01-10048, § 2, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-100, formerly 8-188. Former 8-96 – 8-110 pertained to the electrical code panel was repealed by Ord. 86-9164.
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Sec. 8-101. Amendment to Section 1101.5.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 1101.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1101.5.1 Subsoil drains shall be provided around the perimeter of buildings having basements, cellars, or crawl
spaces or floors below grade when required by the International Building Code, The International Residential
Code, or the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Such subsoil drains may be positioned inside or outside of the
footing, shall be of perforated or open-jointed approved drain tile or pipe not less than three (3) inches (80 mm) in
diameter, and shall be laid in gravel, slag, crushed rock, approved three-quarter (3/4) inch (19.1 mm) crushed
recycled glass aggregate, or other approved porous material with a minimum of four (4) inches (102 mm)
surrounding the pipe on all sides. Filter media shall be provided for exterior subsoil piping.
(Ord. No. 01-10048, § 2, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-101, formerly 8-188. Former 8-96 – 8-110 pertained to the electrical code panel was repealed by Ord. 86-9164.
Sec. 8-102. Amendment to Section 1101.7 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 1101.is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1101.7 Areaway Drains. All open subsurface space adjacent to a building serving as an entrance to the basement or
cellar of a building shall be provided with a drain or drains. Such areaway drains shall be two (2) inches (50 mm)
minimum diameter for areaways not exceeding one hundred (100) square feet (9.3 m2) in area, and shall be discharged
in the manner provided for subsoil drains not serving continuously flowing springs or ground water (see Sections
1101.5.2 and 1101.5.3). Areaways in excess of one hundred (100) square feet (9.3 m2) shall not drain into subsoil.
Areaway drains for areaways exceeding one hundred (100) square feet (9.3 m2) shall be sized according to Table 11-2.
(Ord. No. 01-10048, § 2, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-102, formerly 8-188. Former 8-96 – 8-110 pertained to the electrical code panel was repealed by Ord. 86-9164.
Sec. 8-103. Amendment to Section 1101.8 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 1101. is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1101.8 Window Areaway Drains. Window areaways not exceeding ten (10) square feet (0.9 m2) in area may
discharge to the subsoil drains through a two (2) inch (50 mm) pipe. If subsoil drains are not required, such areaways
may be drained by any method approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Consideration shall be given to such
other methods for other factors such as curbs, grading, overhangs, covers or any combination of these factors that
would limit the amount of water that could infiltrate the areaway. However, window areaways exceeding ten (10)
square feet (0.9 m2) in area shall be handled in the manner provided for entrance areaways (see Section 1101.7).
(Ord. No. 01-10048, § 2, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-103 formerly 8-188. Former 8-96 – 8-110 pertained to the electrical code panel was repealed by Ord. 86-9164.
Sec. 8-104. Amendment to Section 1101.9 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Section 1101.9 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. No. 01-10048, § 2, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-104, formerly 8-188. Former 8-96 – 8-110 pertained to the electrical code panel was repealed by Ord. 86-9164.
Sec. 8-105. Amendment to Section 1101.10 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Section 1101.10s hereby deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. No. 01-10048, § 2, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-105, formerly 8-188. Former 8-96 – 8-110 pertained to the electrical code panel was repealed by Ord. 86-9164.
Sec. 8-106. Amendment to Section 1101.11.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 1101.11.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1101.11.1 Primary Roof Drainage. Roof areas of a building shall be drained by roof drains or gutters. The location
and sizing of drains and gutters shall be coordinated with the structural design and pitch of the roof. Unless otherwise
required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, roof drains, gutters, vertical conductors or leaders, and horizontal storm
drains for primary drainage shall be sized based on a storm of sixty (60) minutes duration and 100-year return period.
Exception: Gutters are not required for structures subject to the International Residential Code.
(Ord. No. 01-10048, § 2, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted § 8-106, formerly 8-188. Former §§ 8-96–8-110 pertained to the electrical code panel repealed by Ord. 86-9164.
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Sec. 8-107. Amendment to Section 1109.2 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 1109.2 of is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1109.2 Methods of Testing Storm Drainage Systems. Except for approved ABS or PVC systems, outside
leaders and perforated or open-jointed drain tile, the piping of storm drain systems shall be tested upon
completion of the rough piping installation by water or air, and proved tight. The Authority Having Jurisdiction
may require the removal of any cleanout plugs to ascertain whether the pressure has reached all parts of the
system. Either of the following test methods shall be used:
(Ord. No. 01-10048, § 2, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-107 formerly 8-188. Former 8-96 – 8-110 pertained to the electrical code panel was repealed by Ord. 86-9164.
Sec. 8-108. Reserved
(Ord. No. 01-10055, § 4, 10-22-01; Ord. No. 02-10087, § 2, 7-8-02; Ord. No 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-108 formerly 8-188.1. Former 8-96 – 8-110 pertained to the electrical code panel was repealed by Ord. 86-9164.
Sec. 8-109. Amendment to Section 1211.2.5 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 1211.2.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1211.2.5 Prohibited Locations. Gas piping inside any building shall not be installed in or through a circulating
air duct, clothes chute, chimney or gas vent, ventilating duct, dumbwaiter, or elevator shaft. This provision shall
not apply to ducts used to provide combustion and ventilation air in accordance with Section 507.0 or to above-
ceiling spaces as covered in 1211.2.4.1. Gas pipe with inlet pressures less than 2 pounds located in air moving
plenums must be tested at 60 PSI for 30 minutes. Gas pipe with inlet pressures of 2 pounds or more located in air
moving plenums must be welded.
(Ord. No. 01-10055, § 4, 10-22-01; Ord. No. 02-10087, § 2, 7-8-02; Ord. No 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-109 formerly 8-188.1. Former 8-96 – 8-110 pertained to the electrical code panel was repealed by Ord. 86-9164.
Sec. 8-110. Amendment to Section 1212. 1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 1212.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1212.1 Connecting Gas Equipment. Gas utilization equipment shall be connected to the building piping in
compliance with 1212.4 and 1212.5 by one of the following:
1. Rigid metallic pipe and fittings.
2. Semirigid metallic tubing and metallic fittings. Aluminum alloy tubing shall not be used in exterior locations.
3. Listed flexible gas connectors in compliance with ANSI Z21.24, Standard for Connectors for Gas Appliances.
The connectors shall be used in accordance with the terms of their listing, shall be completely in the same
room as the equipment and except for wall furnaces and gas fireplace, no part of the connector shall be
permitted in the equipment housing.
Exception: Existing approved flexible gas connectors listed to earlier standards may be reused subject to
the following conditions;
a. The connector shall be in a serviceable working condition with no cracks
b. Connectors shall have an overall length of not to exceed three (3) feet (914 mm) except a listed range
or dryer connector, which may not exceed six (6) feet (1829 mm).
c. All connectors shall be of such size as to provide the total demand of the connected appliance based
on the applicable Tables 12-42 or 12-43.
4. CSST where installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Listed non-metallic gas hose connectors in accordance with 1212.2.
6. Gas-fired food service (commercial cooking) equipment listed for use with casters or otherwise subject to
movement for cleaning, and other large and heavy gas utilization equipment that can be moved, shall be
connected in accordance with the connector manufacturer's installation instructions using a listed appliance
connector complying with ANSI Z21.69, Standard for Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances.
7. In 1212.1(2), (3), and (5), the connector or tubing shall be installed so as to be protected against physical and
thermal damage. Aluminum alloy tubing and connectors shall be coated to protect against external corrosion
where they are in contact with masonry, plaster, or insulation or are subject to repeated wettings by such
liquids as water (except rain water), detergents, or sewage.
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TABLE 12-42
Capacities of Listed Metal Appliance Connectors for Use with Gas Pressures
Less Than an 8 Inch Water Column
Capacities for Various Lengths, in Thousands Btu/h
(Based on Pressure Drop of 0.2 in. Water Column Natural Gas of 1100 Btu/cu. ft.)
Semi-rigid
Connector
O.D. Inches
Flexible
Connector
Nominal
I.D., Inches 1 foot 1 ½ feet 2 feet 2 ½ feet 3 feet 4 feet 5 feet 6 feet
All Gas Appliances Ranges and Dryers Only
3/8 ¼ 28 23 20 19 17
½ 3/8 66 54 47 44 41
5/8 ½ 134 110 95 88 82 72 63 57
- ¾ 285 233 202 188 174
- 1 567 467 405 378 353
Table 12-42 Notes:
1. Flexible connector listings are based on the nominal internal diameter.
2. Semi-rigid connector listings are based on the outside diameter.
3. Gas connectors are certified by the testing agency as complete assemblies, including the fittings and vales.
Capacities shown are based on the use of fittings and valves supplied with the connector.
4. Capacities for LPG are 1.6 times the natural gas capacities shown.
TABLE 12-43
Capacities of Listed Metal Appliance Connectors for Use with Gas Pressures
Not Less Than an 8 Inch Water Column
Capacities for Various Lengths, in Thousands Btu/h
(Based on Pressure Drop of 0.2 in. Water Column Natural Gas of 1100 Btu/cu. ft.)
Semi-rigid
Connector
O.D. Inches
Flexible
Connector
Nominal
I.D., Inches 1 foot 1 ½ feet 2 feet 2 ½ feet 3 feet 4 feet 5 feet 6 feet
All Gas Appliances Ranges and Dryers Only
3/8 ¼ 40 33 29 27 25
½ 3/8 93 76 66 62 58
5/8 ½ 189 155 134 125 116 101 90 80
- ¾ 404 330 287 266 244
- 1 803 661 573 534 500
Table 12-43 Notes:
1. Flexible connector listings are based on the nominal internal diameter.
2. Semi-rigid connector listings are based on the outside diameter.
3. Gas connectors are certified by the testing agency as complete assemblies, including the fittings and vales.
Capacities shown are based on the use of fittings and valves supplied with the connector.
4. Capacities for LPG are 1.6 times the natural gas capacities shown.
(Ord. No. 01-10055, § 4, 10-22-01; Ord. No. 02-10087, § 2, 7-8-02; Ord. No 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-110 formerly 8-188.1. Former 8-96 – 8-110 pertained to the electrical code panel was repealed by Ord. 86-9164.
Sec. 8-111. Amendment to Section 1212.4 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 1212.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1212.4 Equipment Shutoff Valves and Connections. Gas utilization equipment connected to a piping system shall
have an accessible, approved manual shutoff valve with a nondisplaceable valve member, or a listed gas
convenience outlet, installed in the same room as the appliance, within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the equipment it serves. Where
a connector is used, the valve shall be installed upstream of the connector. A union or flanged connection shall be
provided downstream from this valve to permit removal of controls. Shutoff valves serving decorative gas
appliances shall be permitted to be installed in fireplaces if listed for such use.
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Exception: Shutoff valves for vented decorative appliances and decorative appliances for installation in vented
fireplaces shall not be prohibited from being installed in an area remote from the appliance where such valves
are provided with ready access. Such valves shall be permanently identified and shall serve no other equipment.
(Ord. No. 01-10055, § 4, 10-22-01; Ord. No. 02-10087, § 2, 7-8-02; Ord. No 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-111 formerly 8-188.1. Former 8-111 pertained to license required for contractors was replaced with 8-174.
Sec. 8-112. Amendment to Section 1214.3 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 1214.3 and all of its subsections is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1214.3 Test Pressure.
1214.3.1 Test pressure shall be measured with a manometer or with a pressure-measuring device
designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss due to leakage during the pressure test
period. The source of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made. Mechanical gauges
used to measure test pressures shall have a range such that the highest end of the scale is not greater than
two times the test pressure.
1214.3.2 The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 10 psi (68.9kPa) for systems designed for less
than 2 pounds inlet pressure, nor less than 60 pounds (413kPa) for welded pipe or systems designed for 2
or more pounds of inlet pressure.
1214.3.3 Test duration shall be not less than 30 minutes for welded pipe or systems designed for 2 or more
pounds of inlet pressure or for a system designed for less than 2 pounds of inlet pressure, the test duration
shall be a minimum of 15 minutes. The duration of the test shall not be required to exceed 24 hours.
(Ord. No. 01-10055, § 4, 10-22-01; Ord. No. 02-10087, § 2, 7-8-02; Ord. No 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-112 formerly 8-188.1. Former 8-112 pertained to scope of electrical license was replaced with 8-174.
Sec. 8-113. Amendment to Section 1312.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 1312.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1312.1 Before any medical gas or medical vacuum system is installed or altered in any hospital, medical
facility, or clinic, duplicate plans and specifications shall be filed with the Authority Having
Jurisdiction. Such plans shall be sealed by a mechanical engineer licensed in the State of Kansas., and
shall bear a notation that the plans have been designed in conformance to Chapter 13 of the 2006
Uniform Plumbing Code. Approval of the plans shall be obtained prior to issuance of any permit by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction.
(Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-113 formerly 8-189. Former 8-113 pertained to exemptions of license requirement was replaced with 8-173.
Sec. 8-114. Amendment of Section 1327.3 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Section 1327.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-114 formerly 8-189. Former pertained to doing work without meeting requirements was replaced with 8-175.
Sec. 8-115. Amendment of Section 1327.4 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Section 1327.4 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. No. 01-10048, § 2, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-116. Amendment of Section 1327.5 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 1327.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1327.5 Testing. Testing shall be conducted in the presence of an independent certification agency.
(Ord. No. 01-10048, § 2, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-116, formerly § 8-189.
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Sec. 8-117. Amendment of Section 1327.6 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 1327. is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1327.6 Retesting. If the independent certification agency finds that the work does not pass tests, necessary
corrections shall be made and the work shall then be resubmitted for test or inspection.
(Ord. No. 01-10048, § 2, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04 Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10))
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-117, formerly § 8-189.
Sec. 8-118. Amendment to Section 1327.13 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
[Section 1327.13 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1327.13 Approval. Upon satisfactory completion of all tests and certification of the medical gas and
medical vacuum systems by the independent certification agency and submittal of the approval
certifications to the Authority Having Jurisdiction, a certificate of approval shall be issued by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction to the permittee.
(Ord. No. 01-10048, § 2, 7-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10554, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-118, formerly § 8-189.
Sec. 8-119 – 8-120. Reserved.
DIVISION 4. ADOPTION OF MECHANICAL CODE WITH AMENDMENTS4
Sec. 8-121. Uniform Mechanical Code adopted.
There is hereby adopted, by reference, by the city for the purpose of providing minimum standards to safeguard
life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality
of materials, location, operation, alteration repair and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration
systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances, that certain building code known as
the Uniform Mechanical Code, recommended and published by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials, being particularly the 2006 edition not including appendices thereto, except as amended
in this article of the Salina Code, of which not fewer than three (3) copies have been, and are now filed in the
office of the city clerk and the same are hereby incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and the
provisions thereof shall be controlling in the construction and maintenance of all buildings and structures
therein contained within the corporate limits of the city.
(Code 1966, § 9-440; Ord. No. 82-8930, § 1, 8-2-82; Ord. No. 85-9090, § 1, 8-12-85; Ord. No. 89-9309, §§ 1, 3, 2-6-89; Ord. No. 94-9620,
§ 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9854, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10055, § 1, 10-22-01; Ord. No. 02-10080, § 1, 5-20-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1,
10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
State law references: Authority to incorporate standard codes by ref, K.S.A. 12-3009. Ed. Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-121, formerly § 8-281.
Sec. 8-122. Amendment to Section 108.1 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 108. is hereby amended to read as follows:]
108.1 General. The Administrative Authority as used in this code shall mean the City of Salina and the building
official. The Administrative Authority is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this code.
For such purposes the Administrative Authority shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer.
The Administrative Authority shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and
enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code as may be deemed necessary in order to clarify the
application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity
with the intent and purpose of this code.
(Ord. No. 85-9090, § 2, 8-12-85; Ord. No. 89-9309, §§ 2, 3, 2-6-90; Ord. No. 94-9620, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9854, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord.
No. 01-10055, § 1, 10-22-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Note: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-122, formerly § 8-282.
4 Editor’s Note: Division 4 created by Ord. No. 04-10208, formerly Article III.
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Sec. 8-123. Amendment to Section 110.0 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 110.0 and all of its subsections is hereby amended to read as follows:]
110.0 Board of Appeals. Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official
relative to the application and interpretation of this code shall be heard and decided by the Building Advisory
Board. See Article II, Chapter 8 of Salina Municipal Code.
110.1 General. Deleted
110.2 Limitations of Authority. Deleted
(Ord. No. 85-9090, § 2, 8-12-85; Ord. No. 89-9309, §§ 2, 3, 2-6-90; Ord. No. 94-9620, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9854, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord.
No. 01-10055, § 1, 10-22-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Note: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-123, formerly § 8-282.
Sec. 8-124. Amendment to Section 115.1 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 115.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
115.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section and as set forth in
the fee schedule Table 1-1. The fees are to be determined and adopted by this jurisdiction.
(Ord. No. 85-9090, § 2, 8-12-85; Ord. No. 89-9309, §§ 2, 3, 2-6-90; Ord. No. 94-9620, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9854, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord.
No. 01-10055, § 1, 10-22-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Note: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-124, formerly § 8-282.
Sec. 8-125. Amendment to Section 115.2 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 115.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
115.2 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the fee schedule adopted pursuant to
section 2-2 of the Salina Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. No. 85-9090, § 2, 8-12-85; Ord. No. 89-9309, §§ 2, 3, 2-6-90; Ord. No. 94-9620, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9854, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord.
No. 01-10055, § 1, 10-22-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Note: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-125, formerly § 8-282.
Sec. 8-126. Amendment to Section 115.3 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
Section 115.3 is hereby deleted.
(Ord. No. 85-9090, § 2, 8-12-85; Ord. No. 89-9309, §§ 2, 3, 2-6-90; Ord. No. 94-9620, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9854, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord.
No. 01-10055, § 1, 10-22-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Note: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-126, formerly § 8-282.
Sec. 8-127. Amendment to Section 303.1 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 303.1is hereby amended to read as follows:]
303.1 General. Each appliance shall be designed for use with the type of fuel to which it will be connected. Appliances
shall not be converted from the fuel specified on the rating plate for use with a different fuel without securing re-
approval from the Administrative Authority and as recommended by the manufacturer of either the original equipment
or the conversion equipment. The serving gas supplier may convert appliances in accordance with procedures approved
by the Administrative Authority without securing re-approval of the appliance if properly relabeled. An accessible
approved shutoff valve shall be installed in the fuel gas piping outside of each appliance and ahead of the union
connection thereto in addition to any valve provided on the appliance. Such valve shall be within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of
the appliance it serves, and in the same room or space where the appliance is located.
Exceptions: Shutoff valves may be accessibly located inside or under an appliance when such appliance can
be removed without removal of the shutoff valve.
1. Shutoff valves may be accessibly located inside wall heaters and wall furnaces listed for recessed
installation where necessary maintenance can be performed without removal of the shutoff valve.
2. Shutoff valves for decorative appliances for installation in vented fireplaces shall not be prohibited from
being installed in an area remote from the appliance where such valves are provided with ready access.
Such valves shall be permanently identified and shall serve no other equipment.
(Ord. No. 84-9041, § 1, 8-27-84; Ord. No. 94-9620, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9854, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10055, § 1, 10-22-01; Ord.
No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 8-127.1. Amendment to Section 305.0 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 305.0 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
305.0 Access
Appliances shall be accessible for inspection, service, repair and replacement without removing permanent
construction.
Unless otherwise specified, not less than thirty (30) inches (762 mm) in depth, width and height of working space
and platform shall be provided to service the appliance.
Exception:
1. Unit heaters and room heaters may be installed with an eighteen (18) inch (457 mm) minimum depth
working space. A platform shall not be required for unit heaters or room heaters. The operating
instructions shall be attached to the appliance where they can be read easily.
2. For replacement central furnaces and boilers the unobstructed depth need only be 24”.
(Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-127, formerly § 8-283.
Sec. 8-128. Amendment to Section 309.0 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 309.0 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
309.0 Electrical Connections. Equipment regulated by this code requiring electrical connections of more than 50
Volts shall have a positive means of disconnect adjacent to and in sight from the equipment served. A 120 volt
receptacle shall be located within 25 feet (7620 mm) of the equipment for service and maintenance purposes. The
receptacle is not required for replacement of existing equipment in the same location. The receptacle must be
located on the same level as the equipment and be accessible. Low voltage wiring of 50 Volts or less within a
structure shall be installed in a manner to prevent physical damage.
(Ord. No. 84-9041, § 1, 8-27-84; Ord. No. 94-9620, § 1, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 98-9854, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10055, § 1, 10-22-01; Ord.
No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-128, formerly § 8-283.
Sec. 8-129. Amendment to Section 504.3.2.2 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 504.3.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
504.3.2.2 Length Limitation. Unless otherwise permitted or required by the dryer manufacturer's installation
instructions and approved by the Administrative Authority, domestic dryer moisture exhaust ducts shall not
exceed to total combined horizontal and vertical length 30 feet (9150 mm) of 4 inch vent or 37 feet (11285 mm),
of 5 inch vent, including two 90 degree (1.57 rad) elbows. Two feet (610 mm) shall be deducted for each 90
degree (1.57 rad) for each additional elbow. If the vent passes through space that is unheated it shall be insulated
to prevent condensation.
(Ord. No. 98-9854, § 2, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10055, § 1, 10-23-01; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-129, formerly § 8-284.
Sec. 8-130. Amendment to Section 510.7.1 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 510.7.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
510.7.1 The ducts shall be enclosed in a continuous enclosure extending from the lowest ceiling or floor above the
hood, through any concealed spaces, to or through the roof so as to maintain the integrity of the fire separations
required by the applicable Building Code provisions. The enclosure shall be sealed around the duct at the point of
penetration of the lowest fire-rated ceiling or floor above the hood in order to maintain the fire resistance rating of
the enclosure and shall be vented to the exterior of the building through weather-protected openings.
Exception: The continuous enclosure provisions shall not be required where a field-applied grease duct
enclosure or a factory-built grease duct enclosure (see Section 507.2.3) is protected with a listed duct-through-
penetration protection system equivalent to the fire resistance rating of the assembly being penetrated, and the
materials are installed in accordance with the conditions of their listings and the manufacturers’ instructions
and are acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 8-131. Reserved.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Note: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-131. Former § 8-131 pertained to classes of electrical mechanics was replaced with § 8-176.
Sec. 8-132. Amendment to Section 802.6.3.1 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 802.6.3.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
802.6.3.1 Category I Appliances. The sizing of natural draft venting systems serving one or more listed
appliances equipped with a draft hood or appliances listed for use with Type B gas vent, installed in a single story
of a building, shall be in accordance with one of the following methods.
1. The provisions of Section 803.0.
2. Vents serving a single, draft-hood equipped new-location appliance, fan-assisted combustion system
appliances, or combinations of fan-assisted combustion system and draft-hood-equipped appliances shall be
sized in accordance with section 803.0 of this chapter or other approved engineering methods.
3. For sizing an individual gas vent for a single, draft-hood equipped replacement appliance, the effective area of
the vent connector and the gas vent shall be not less than the area of the appliance draft hood outlet or greater
than seven times the draft hood outlet area. Such vents and their connectors shall be limited to a combined
maximum change in direction of 180 degrees. Vents requiring greater change in direction shall be sized in
accordance with section 803.0 of this chapter.
4. For sizing an existing gas vent connected to two appliances with draft hoods, the effective area of the vent
shall be not less than the area of the larger draft hood outlet plus 50% of the area of the smaller draft hood
outlet or greater than seven times the smaller draft hood outlet area. Vents connectors for such systems shall be
sized in accordance with sections 802.10.3.3 and 802.10.9.2 of this chapter. Each vent connector shall be
limited to a combined maximum change in direction of 180 degrees. Vents connectors requiring greater change
in direction shall be sized in accordance with section 803.0 of this chapter.
5. Approved engineering practices.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted § 8-132. Former § 8-132 pertained to master electrician requirement was replaced with § 8-174.
Sec. 8-133 – 8-134. Reserved.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted 8-133 and 8-134. Ord. 86-9164 repealed 8-133--8-136 pertaining to the board of electrical examiners.
8-135. Amendment to Section 904.1 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 904. is hereby amended to read as follows:]
904.1 Location. Central heating furnace and low-pressure boiler installations in bedrooms or bathrooms shall
comply with one of the following:
1. Central heating furnaces and low-pressure boilers may be installed in a closet located in the bedroom or
bathroom provided the closet is equipped with a listed, gasketed door assembly and a listed self-closing device.
The self-closing door assembly shall meet the requirements of Section 904.1.1. The door assembly shall be
installed with a threshold and bottom door seal and shall meet the requirements of Section 904.1.2. All
combustion air for such installations shall be obtained from the outdoors in accordance with Section 507.4.
The closet shall be for the exclusive use of the central heating furnace and low-pressure boiler.
Exception: Existing central heating furnaces and low-pressure boilers that are located in bathrooms or closets
accessible from a bathroom need not be enclosed nor provided with a gasketed door when they are replaced
unless the only access to such spaces is through a bedroom.
2. Central heating furnaces and low-pressure boilers shall be of the direct-vent type or shall be electric.
(Ord. No. 00-10004, § 2, 11-13-00; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Note: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-135 formerly 8-286. Ord. 86-9164 repealed 8-133--8-136 pertaining to the board of electrical. 8-135.1 repealed by Ord. No. 10-1055)
Sec. 8-136. Amendment to Section 904.11 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 904.11is hereby amended to read as follows:]
904.11 Appliances in Attics.
904.11.1 Attic Access. An attic in which an appliance is installed shall be accessible through an opening and
passageway as large as the largest component of the appliance and not less than twenty-two (22) inches by
thirty (30) inches (560 mm x 760 mm).
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904.11.2 Where the height of the passageway is less than six (6) feet (1.8m), the distance from the
passageway access to furnace shall not exceed 20 feet (6.1m) measured along the center-line of the
passageway.
904.11.3 The passageway shall be unobstructed and shall have continuous solid flooring not less than twenty-
four (24) inches (610 mm) wide from the entrance opening to the appliance.
904.11.4 Work Platform. A level working platform not less than thirty (30) inches (760 mm) by thirty (30)
inches shall be provided in front of the service side of the appliance.
Exception: A working platform need not be provided when the furnace can be serviced from the required
access opening.
904.11.5 Lighting and Convenience Outlet. A permanent 120-volt receptacle outlet and a lighting fixture
shall be installed near the furnace. The switch controlling the lighting fixture shall be located at the entrance
to the passageway.
Exception: Neither an outlet nor a light shall be required for furnaces installed above a lay-in ceiling when
tiles immediately adjacent to the furnace can be removed.
(Ord. 98-9854; Ord. 01-10055; Ord. No. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-136 formerly 8-285. Ord. No. 86-9164 repealed §§ 8-133--8-136 pertaining to the board of electrical examiners.
Sec. 8-137. Amendment to Section 904.10.3 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 904.10. is hereby amended to read as follows:]
904.10.3 Access to Equipment on Roofs.
904.10.3.1 Gas utilization equipment located on roofs or other elevated locations shall be accessible.
904.10.3.2 Buildings of more than fifteen (15) feet (4.6m) in height shall have a permanent means of access to the
roof Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 15 feet to the finish grade.
904.10.3.3 An inside means of access shall be a permanent or foldaway inside stairway or ladder, terminating in an
enclosure, scuttle, or trapdoor. Such scuttles or trapdoors shall be at least twenty-two (22) inches by twenty-four
(24) inches (560 mm x 610 mm) in size, shall open easily and safely under all conditions, especially snow, and
shall be constructed so as to permit access from the roof side unless deliberately locked on the inside. At least six
(6) feet (1.8m) of clearance shall be available between the access opening and the edge of the roof or similar
hazard, or rigidly fixed rails or guards a minimum of forty-two (42) inches (1.1m) in height shall be provided on
the exposed side. Where parapets or other building structures are utilized in lieu of guards or rails, they shall be a
minimum of forty-two (42) inches (1.1m) in height.
904.10.3.4 Permanent lighting shall be provided at the roof access. The switch for such lighting shall be
located inside the building near the access means leading to the roof.
(Ord. No. 98-9854, § 3, 2-2-98; Ord. No. 01-10055, § 1, 10-22-01; Ord. No. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04;
Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-137, formerly § 8-285. Former § 8-137 pertained to reexamination after failure.
Sec. 8-138. Amendment to Section 924.0 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 924.0 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
924.0 Room Heaters
924.1 Prohibited Installations. Unless specifically permitted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, unvented room
heaters shall not be installed as primary heat sources. Unvented room heaters and gas log fireplaces must be
permanently installed, and must be provided with an approved oxygen depletion safety shutoff system and shall not
be permitted in spaces that do not have the required volume of indoor air as defined in section 701.2
924.1.1 Unvented room heaters shall not be installed in bathrooms or bedrooms. This subsection shall not
apply to portable oil fired unvented heating appliances used as supplemental heating in Group S, Divisions 3,
4, and 5, and Group U Occupancies, and regulated by the Fire Code.
Exceptions:
1. Where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, one listed wall-mounted unvented room heater,
unvented decorative gas log or unvented gas fireplace shall be permitted to be installed in a bathroom
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provided that the input rating shall not exceed 6,000/ BTU/hr. (1760 W/hr) and combustion and
ventilation air is provided as specified in Section 701.2. Any such appliance shall be equipped with an
approved oxygen depletion safety shutoff system.
2. Where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, one listed wall-mounted unvented room heater,
unvented decorative gas log or unvented gas fireplace shall be permitted to be installed in a bedroom
provided that the input rating shall not exceed 10,000/ BTU/hr. (2930 W/hr) and combustion and
ventilation air is provided as specified in Section 701.2. Any such appliance shall be equipped with an
approved oxygen depletion safety shutoff system.
(Ord. 98-9854; Ord. 01-10055, § 1, 10-22-01; Ord. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-138, formerly § 8-285. Former § 8-138 pertained to issuance of licenses was repealed.
Sec. 8-139. Amendment to Section 1311.2.5 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 1311.2.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1311.2.5 Prohibited Locations. Gas piping inside any building shall not be installed in or through a circulating
air duct, clothes chute, chimney or gas vent, ventilating duct, dumbwaiter, or elevator shaft. This provision shall
not apply to ducts used to provide combustion and ventilation air in accordance with Section 507.0 or to above-
ceiling spaces as covered in 1311.2.4.1. Gas pipe with inlet pressures less than 2 pounds located in air moving
plenums must be tested at 60 PSI for 30 minutes. Gas pipe with inlet pressures of 2 pounds or more located in air
moving plenums must be welded.
(Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-140. Amendment to Section 1312.1 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 1312.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1312.1 Connecting Gas Equipment. Gas utilization equipment shall be connected to the building piping in
compliance with 1312.4 and 1312.5 by one of the following:
1. Rigid metallic pipe and fittings.
2. Semirigid metallic tubing and metallic fittings. Aluminum alloy tubing shall not be used in exterior
locations.
3. Listed flexible gas connectors in compliance with ANSI Z21.24, Standard for Connectors for Gas
Appliances. The connectors shall be used in accordance with the terms of their listing, shall be
completely in the same room as the equipment and except for wall furnaces and gas fireplace, no part
of the connector shall be permitted in the equipment housing.
Exception: Existing approved flexible gas connectors listed to earlier standards may be reused
subject to the following conditions;
a. The connector shall be in a serviceable working condition with no cracks
b. Connectors shall have an overall length of not to exceed three (3) feet (914 mm) except a listed range
or dryer connector, which may not exceed six (6) feet (1829 mm).
c. All connectors shall be of such size as to provide the total demand of the connected appliance
based on the applicable Tables 12-42 or 12-43.
4. CSST where installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Listed non-metallic gas hose connectors in accordance with 1312.2.
6. Gas-fired food service (commercial cooking) equipment listed for use with casters or otherwise subject to
movement for cleaning, and other large and heavy gas utilization equipment that can be moved, shall be
connected in accordance with the connector manufacturer's installation instructions using a listed appliance
connector complying with ANSI Z21.69, Standard for Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances.
7. In 1312.1(2), (3), and (5), the connector or tubing shall be installed so as to be protected against physical
and thermal damage. Aluminum alloy tubing and connectors shall be coated to protect against external
corrosion where they are in contact with masonry, plaster, or insulation or are subject to repeated wettings
by such liquids as water (except rain water), detergents, or sewage.
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TABLE 12-42
Capacities of Listed Metal Appliance Connectors for Use with Gas Pressures
Less Than an 8 Inch Water Column
Capacities for Various Lengths, in Thousands Btu/h
(Based on Pressure Drop of 0.2 in. Water Column Natural Gas of 1100 Btu/cu. ft.)
Semi-rigid
Connector
O.D. Inches
Flexible
Connector
Nominal
I.D., Inches 1 foot 1 ½ feet 2 feet 2 ½ feet 3 feet 4 feet 5 feet 6 feet
All Gas Appliances Ranges and Dryers Only
3/8 ¼ 28 23 20 19 17
½ 3/8 66 54 47 44 41
5/8 ½ 134 110 95 88 82 72 63 57
- ¾ 285 233 202 188 174
- 1 567 467 405 378 353
Notes:
1. Flexible connector listings are based on the nominal internal diameter.
2. Semi-rigid connector listings are based on the outside diameter.
3. Gas connectors are certified by the testing agency as complete assemblies, including the fittings and vales. Capacities
shown are based on the use of fittings and valves supplied with the connector.
4. Capacities for LPG are 1.6 times the natural gas capacities shown.
TABLE 12-43
Capacities of Listed Metal Appliance Connectors for Use with Gas Pressures
Not Less Than an 8 Inch Water Column
Capacities for Various Lengths, in Thousands Btu/h
(Based on Pressure Drop of 0.2 in. Water Column Natural Gas of 1100 Btu/cu. ft.)
Semi-rigid
Connector
O.D. Inches
Flexible
Connector
Nominal
I.D., Inches 1 foot 1 ½ feet 2 feet 2 ½ feet 3 feet 4 feet 5 feet 6 feet
All Gas Appliances Ranges and Dryers Only
3/8 ¼ 40 33 29 27 25
½ 3/8 93 76 66 62 58
5/8 ½ 189 155 134 125 116 101 90 80
- ¾ 404 330 287 266 244
- 1 803 661 573 534 500
Notes:
1. Flexible connector listings are based on the nominal internal diameter.
2. Semi-rigid connector listings are based on the outside diameter.
3. Gas connectors are certified by the testing agency as complete assemblies, including the fittings and valves. Capacities
shown are based on the use of fittings and valves supplied with the connector.
4. Capacities for LPG are 1.6 times the natural gas capacities shown.
(Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-141. Amendment to Section 1312.4 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 1312.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1312.4 Equipment Shutoff Valves and Connections. Gas utilization equipment connected to a piping system shall
have an accessible, approved manual shutoff valve with a non-displaceable valve member, or a listed gas
convenience outlet, installed in the same room as the appliance, within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the equipment it serves. Where
a connector is used, the valve shall be installed upstream of the connector. A union or flanged connection shall be
provided downstream from this valve to permit removal of controls. Shutoff valves serving decorative gas
appliances shall be permitted to be installed in fireplaces if listed for such use.
Exceptions:
1. Shutoff valves may be accessibly located inside or under an appliance when such appliance can be removed
without removal of the shutoff valve.
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2. Shutoff valves may be accessibly located inside wall heaters and wall furnaces listed for recessed installation
where necessary maintenance can be performed without removal of the shutoff valve.
3. Shutoff valves for vented decorative appliances and decorative appliances for installation in vented fireplaces shall
not be prohibited from being installed in an area remote from the appliance where such valves are provided with
ready access. Such valves shall be permanently identified and shall serve no other equipment.
(Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-142. Amendment to Section 1314.4 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
[Section 1314.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1314.4 Test Pressure.
1314.4.1 Test pressure shall be measured with a manometer or with a pressure-measuring device
designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss due to leakage during the pressure test
period. The source of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made. Mechanical gauges
used to measure test pressures shall have a range such that the highest end of the scale is not greater than
two times the test pressure.
1314.4.2 The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 10 psi (68.9kPa) for systems designed for less
than 2 pounds inlet pressure, nor less than 60 pounds (413kPa) for welded pipe or systems designed for 2
or more pounds of inlet pressure.
1314.4.3 Test duration shall be not less than 30 minutes for welded pipe or systems designed for 2 or more
pounds of inlet pressure or for a system designed for less than 2 pounds of inlet pressure, the test duration
shall be a minimum of 15 minutes. The duration of the test shall not be required to exceed 24 hours.
(Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-143. Amendment to Chapter 14 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
Chapter 14 is hereby deleted.
(Ord. No. 10-10555, § 1, 7-19-10)
Secs. 8-144 - 8-145. Reserved.
DIVISION 5. ADOPTION OF ELECTRIC CODE WITH AMENDMENTS5
Sec. 8-146. National Electrical Code adopted.
There is hereby adopted, by reference, by the city for the purpose of providing minimum standards to
safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design,
construction, quality of materials, location, operation, alteration repair and maintenance of electrical
wiring and apparatus for the utilization of electric current, that certain electrical code known as the
National Electrical Code, as recommended and published by the National Fire Protection Association,
being particularly the 2005 edition including Annex G but not including any other annexes thereto and
except as further amended in this article of the Salina Code, of which not fewer than three (3) copies
have been, and are now filed in the office of the city clerk and the same are hereby incorporated as fully
as if set out at length herein and the provisions thereof shall be controlling in the construction and
maintenance of all buildings and structures therein contained within the corporate limits of the city.
(Code 1966, § 9-179; Ord. 81-8830, § 1, 1-12-81; Ord. 84-8990, § 1, 1-19-84; Ord. 89-9307, §§ 1, 2, 2-6-89; Ord. 94-9618, § 1, 2-7-94
;Ord. 98-9855, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. 01-10063, § 1, 11-26-01; Ord. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10556, § 1, 7-19-10 )
State law references: Authority to incorporate standard codes by reference, K.S.A. 12-3009 et seq.
5 Editor’s Notes: Division 5 created by Ord. No. 04-10208, formerly Article V.
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Sec. 8-147. Amendment to Article 80.2 of the National Electrical Code.
[Article 80.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
80.2 Definitions.
Authority Having Jurisdiction. The organization, office, or individual responsible for approving equipment,
materials, an installation, or a procedure. As used in this code the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall mean the
City of Salina.
Chief Electrical Inspector. An electrical inspector who either is the authority having jurisdiction or is designated
by the authority having jurisdiction and is responsible for administering the requirements of this Code. As used in
this code the Chief Electrical Inspector shall mean the Building Official.
Electrical Inspector. An individual meeting the requirements of 80.27 and authorized to perform electrical inspections.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10556, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-147, formerly § 8-81 pertaining to Building Official to decide question had similar provisions.
Sec. 8-148. Amendment to Article 80.15 of the National Electrical Code.
[Article 80.15 and all of its subsections is hereby amended to read as follows:]
80.15 Appeals. Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the
application and interpretation of this code shall be heard and decided by the Building Advisory Board. See Article
II, Chapter 8 of Salina Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10556, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-149. Amendment to Article 80.19 of the National Electrical Code.
[Article 80.19 and all of its subsections is hereby amended to read as follows:]
80.19 Permits and Approvals. Permits required No person shall install or repair, change or add to any wiring
for the transmitting of electric current for light, heat or power or install or repair any lighting, fixtures, devices,
disconnects, service or control equipment that has been installed in or upon any building in the city without the
owner electrical contractor or person doing such work first obtaining a permit covering such work from the
Department of Building Services, except that no permit shall be required to execute any of the classes of electrical
work specified in the following:
(1) Installation or replacement of equipment such as lamps and of electric utilization equipment approved for
connection to suitable permanently installed receptacles. Replacement of flush or snap switches, fuses,
lamp sockets, and receptacles, and other minor maintenance and repair work, such as replacing worn
cords and tightening connections on a wiring device
(2) The process of manufacturing, testing, servicing, or repairing electric equipment or apparatus
(3) No permit shall be required for installation of low-voltage circuits.
Permits and approvals shall conform to 80.19(A) through (H).
(A) Application.
(1) Activity authorized by a permit issued under this Code shall be conducted by the permittee or the permittee’s
agents or employees in compliance with all requirements of this Code applicable thereto and in accordance
with the approved plans and specifications. No permit issued under this Code shall be interpreted to justify a
violation of any provision of this Code or any other applicable law or regulation. Any addition or alteration of
approved plans or specifications shall be approved in advance by the authority having jurisdiction, as
evidenced by the issuance of a new or amended permit.
(2) A copy of the permit shall be posted or otherwise readily accessible at each work site or carried by the permit
holder as specified by the authority having jurisdiction.
(B) Content. Permits shall be issued by the authority having jurisdiction and shall bear the name and
signature of the authority having jurisdiction or that of the authority having jurisdiction’s designated
representative. In addition, the permit shall indicate the following:
(1) Operation or activities for which the permit is issued
(2) Address or location where the operation or activity is to be conducted
(3) Name and address of the permittee
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(4) Permit number and date of issuance
(5) Period of validity of the permit
(6) Inspection requirements
(C) Issuance of Permits. The authority having jurisdiction shall be authorized to establish and issue permits,
certificates, notices, and approvals, or orders pertaining to electrical safety hazards pursuant to 80.23.
(D) Fees. The fee for each permit required by this code shall be as set forth in the fee schedule adopted
pursuant to section 2-2 of the Salina Code of Ordinances.
(E) Inspection and Approvals.
(1) Upon the completion of any installation of electrical equipment that has been made under a permit other than
an annual permit, it shall be the duty of the person, firm, or corporation making the installation to notify the
Electrical Inspector having jurisdiction, who shall inspect the work within a reasonable time.
(2) Where the Inspector finds the installation to be in conformity with the statutes of all applicable local
ordinances and all rules and regulations, the Inspector shall notify such authorization to the supplier of electric
service. When a certificate of temporary approval is issued authorizing the connection of an installation such
certificates shall be issued to expire at a time to be stated therein and shall be revocable by the Electrical
Inspector for cause.
(3) When any portion of the electrical installation within the jurisdiction of an Electrical Inspector is to be hidden
from view by the permanent placement of parts of the building, the person, firm, or corporation installing the
equipment shall notify the Electrical Inspector, and such equipment shall not be concealed until it has been
approved by the Electrical Inspector provided that on large installations, where the concealment of equipment
proceeds continuously, the person, firm, or corporation installing the equipment shall give the Electrical
Inspector due notice in advance, and inspections shall be made periodically during the progress of the work.
(4) If, upon inspection, any installation is found not to be fully in conformity with the provisions of Article 80, and
all applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations, the Inspector making the inspection shall at once forward to
the person, firm, or corporation making the installation a written notice stating the defects that have been found
to exist.
(F) Revocation of Permits. Revocation of permits shall conform to the following:
(1) The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to revoke a permit or approval issued if any violation of
this Code is found upon inspection or in case there have been any false statements or misrepresentations
submitted in the application or plans on which the permit or approval was based.
(2) Any attempt to defraud or otherwise deliberately or knowingly design, install, service, maintain, operate, sell,
represent for sale, falsify records, reports, or applications, or other related activity in violation of the
requirements prescribed by this Code shall be a violation of this Code. Such violations shall be cause for
immediate suspension or revocation of any related licenses, certificates, or permits issued by this jurisdiction.
In addition, any such violation shall be subject to any other criminal or civil penalties as available by the laws
of this jurisdiction.
(3) Revocation shall be constituted when the permittee is duly notified by the authority having jurisdiction.
(4) Any person who engages in any business, operation, or occupation, or uses any premises, after the permit
issued therefore has been suspended or revoked pursuant to the provisions of this Code, and before such
suspended permit has been reinstated or a new permit issued, shall be in violation of this Code.
(5) A permit shall be predicated upon compliance with the requirements of this Code and shall constitute written
authority issued by the authority having jurisdiction to install electrical equipment. Any permit issued under
this Code shall not take the place of any other license or permit required by other regulations or laws of this
jurisdiction.
(6) The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to require an inspection prior to the issuance of a permit.
(7) A permit issued under this Code shall continue until revoked or for the period of time designated on the permit.
The permit shall be issued to one person or business only and for the location or purpose described in the
permit. Any change that affects any of the conditions of the permit shall require a new or amended permit.
(G) Applications and Extensions. Applications and extensions of permits shall conform to the following:
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(1) Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and
become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of
such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is
commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a permit shall be first obtained to
do so, and the fee therefor shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no
changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided
further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit
after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which work may
commence under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required by this
section for good and satisfactory reasons. The building official may extend the time for action by the permittee
for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the
control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than once.
(2) Applications for permits shall be made to the authority having jurisdiction on forms provided by the
jurisdiction and shall include the applicant’s answers in full to inquiries set forth on such forms. Applications
for permits shall be accompanied by such data as required by the authority having jurisdiction, such as plans
and specifications, location, and so forth. Fees shall be determined as required by local laws.
(3) The authority having jurisdiction shall review all applications submitted and issue permits as required. If an
application for a permit is rejected by the authority having jurisdiction, the applicant shall be advised of the
reasons for such rejection. Permits for activities requiring evidence of financial responsibility by the
jurisdiction shall not be issued unless proof of required financial responsibility is furnished.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10556, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: § 8-149 adopted similar provisions as former §§ 8-149, 8-151, 8-152, 8-156 – 8-162.
Sec. 8-150. Amendment to Article 80.27 of the National Electrical Code.
Article 80.27 and all of its subsections is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10556, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 8-151. Amendment to Article 210.12 of the National Electrical Code.
[Article 210.12 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection.
(A) Definition: Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter. An arc-fault circuit interrupter is a device intended to provide protection
from the effects of arc faults by recognizing characteristics unique to arcing and by functioning to de-energize the
circuit when an arc fault is detected.
(B) Dwelling Unit Bedrooms. All 120-volt, single phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying receptacle
outlets installed in dwelling unit bedrooms shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter.
Branch/feeder AFCIs shall be permitted to be used to meet the requirements of 210.12(B)
Exception: The location of the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be permitted to be at other than the origination of the
branch circuit in compliance with (a) and (b):
(a) The arc-fault circuit interrupter installed within 1.8m (6 ft) of the branch circuit over-current device as
measured along the branch circuit conductors.
(b) The circuit conductors between the branch circuit over-current device and the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall
be installed in a metal raceway or a cable with a metallic sheath.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10556, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-151, formerly § 8-67. Former § 8-151 pertained to electrical permit required was replaced with § 8-149.
Sec. 8-152. Amendment to Article 210.63 of the National Electrical Code.
[Article 210.63 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
210-63. Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Equipment Outlet. A 125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-
ampere-rated receptacle outlet shall be installed at an accessible location for the servicing of heating, air-
conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. This is not required for replacement of existing equipment in the same
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location. The receptacle shall be located on the same level and within twenty-five ft. (7.62 m) of the heating, air-
conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. The receptacle outlet shall not be connected to the load side of the
equipment disconnecting means.
Exception: A receptacle outlet shall not be required at one- and two-family dwellings for the service of
evaporative coolers.
(Ord. 98-9855; Ord. 01-10063, § 1, 11-26-01; Ord. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. 10-10556, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-152, formerly 8-67. Former § 8-152 pertaining to when a permit is not required was replaced with § 8-149.
Sec. 8-153. Amendment to Article 230.70 of the National Electrical Code.
[Article 230. is hereby amended to read as follows:]
230.70 General. Means shall be provided to disconnect all conductors in a building or other structure from the
service-entrance conductors.
(A) Location. The service disconnecting means shall be installed in accordance with 230.70(A)(1), (2), and (3).
(1) Readily Accessible Location. The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible
location either outside of a building or structure or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service
conductors. For one and two family dwellings, the length of service conductors between the meter and the
service disconnect shall not exceed 10 feet. For all other buildings where the service disconnecting means is
located inside a building or structure, that portion of the service conductors located inside the building or
structure shall not exceed 10 feet in length.
(Note: See 230.6 - Conductors considered outside the building)
(2) Bathrooms. Service disconnecting means shall not be installed in bathrooms.
(3) Remote Control. Where a remote control device(s) is used to actuate the service disconnecting means, the
service disconnecting means shall be located in accordance with 230.70(A)(1).
(B) Marking. Each service disconnect shall be permanently marked to identify it as a service disconnect.
(C) Suitable for Use. Each service disconnecting means shall be suitable for the prevailing conditions. Service
equipment installed in hazardous (classified) locations shall comply with the requirements of Articles 500
through 517.
(Ord. 98-9855; Ord. 01-10063, § 1, 11-26-01; Ord. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. 10-10556, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-153, formerly 8-67. Former § 8-153 repealed by Ord. No. 94-9618 pertaining to record of permits required.
Sec. 8-154. Amendment to Article 300.22 of the National Electrical Code.
Article 300.22 is hereby amended to read as follows:
300.22. Wiring in Ducts, Plenums, and Other Air-Handling Spaces. The provisions of this section apply to the
installation and uses of electric wiring and equipment in ducts, plenums, and other air-handling spaces.
(A) Ducts for Dust, Loose Stock, or Vapor Removal. No wiring systems of any type shall be installed in ducts
used to transport dust, loose stock, or flammable vapors. No wiring system of any type shall be installed in
any duct, or shaft containing only such ducts, used for vapor removal or for ventilation of commercial-type
cooking equipment.
(B) Ducts or Plenums Used for Environmental Air. Only wiring methods consisting of Type MI cable, Type MC
cable employing a smooth or corrugated impervious metal sheath without an overall nonmetallic covering,
electrical metallic tubing, flexible metallic tubing, intermediate metal conduit, or rigid metal conduit without
an overall nonmetallic covering shall be installed in ducts or plenums specifically fabricated to transport
environmental air. Flexible metal conduit and liquidtight flexible metal conduit shall be permitted, in lengths
not to exceed 1.2 m (4 ft), to connect physically adjustable equipment and devices permitted to be in these
ducts and plenum chambers. The connectors used with flexible metal conduit shall effectively close any
openings in the connection. Equipment and devices shall be permitted within such ducts or plenum chambers
only if necessary for their direct action upon, or sensing of, the contained air. Where equipment or devices are
installed and illumination is necessary to facilitate maintenance and repair, enclosed gasketed-type luminaires
(fixtures) shall be permitted.
(C) Other Space Used for Environmental Air. This section applies to space used for environmental air-handling
purposes other than ducts and plenums as specified in 300.22(A) and (B). It does not include habitable rooms
or areas of buildings, the prime purpose of which is not air handling.
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Exception: This section shall not apply to the joist or stud spaces of dwelling units governed by the
International Residential Code where the wiring passes through such spaces.
(1) Wiring Methods. The wiring methods for such other space shall be limited to totally enclosed, non-
ventilated, insulated busway having no provisions for plug-in connections, Type MI cable, Type MC cable
without an overall nonmetallic covering, Type AC cable, or other factory-assembled multi-conductor
control or power cable that is specifically listed for the use, or listed prefabricated cable assemblies of
metallic manufactured wiring systems without nonmetallic sheath. Other types of cables and conductors
shall be installed in electrical metallic tubing, flexible metallic tubing, intermediate metal conduit, rigid
metal conduit without an overall nonmetallic covering, flexible metal conduit, or, where accessible, surface
metal raceway or metal wireway with metal covers or solid bottom metal cable tray with solid metal covers.
(2) Equipment. Electrical equipment with a metal enclosure, or with a nonmetallic enclosure listed for the use
and having adequate fire-resistant and low-smoke-producing characteristics, and associated wiring material
suitable for the ambient temperature shall be permitted to be installed in such other space unless prohibited
elsewhere in this Code.
Exception: Integral fan systems shall be permitted where specifically identified for such use.
(D) Information Technology Equipment. Electric wiring in air-handling areas beneath raised floors for information
technology equipment shall be permitted in accordance with Article 645.
(Ord. No. 01-10063, § 2, 11-26-01; Ord. No. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10556, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-154, formerly § 8-68. Former § 8-154 pertained to permit fees was replaced with § 8-149.
Sec. 8-155. Amendment to Article 600.5 of the National Electrical Code.
[Article 600.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
600.5 Branch Circuits.
(A) Required Branch Circuit. Where cord connected electric signs or outline lighting systems are to be
installed at entrances to commercial buildings or commercial occupancies accessible to pedestrians at
least one outlet in an accessible location for sign or outline lighting system use shall be provided. The
outlet(s) shall be supplied by a branch circuit rated at least 20 amperes that supplies no other load.
Service hallways or corridors shall not be considered accessible to pedestrians.
(B) Rating. Branch circuits that supply signs shall be rated as follows.
(1) Incandescent and Fluorescent. Branch circuits that supply signs and outline lighting systems containing
incandescent and fluorescent forms of illumination shall be rated not to exceed 20 amperes.
(2) Neon. Branch circuits that supply neon tubing installations shall not be rated in excess of 30 amperes.
(C) Wiring Methods. Wiring methods used to supply signs shall comply with 600.5(C)(1), (C)(2), and (C)(3).
(1) Supply. The wiring method used to supply signs and outline lighting systems shall terminate within a sign,
an outline lighting system enclosure, a suitable box, or a conduit body.
(2) Enclosures as Pull Boxes. Signs and transformer enclosures shall be permitted to be used as pull or junction
boxes for conductors supplying other adjacent signs, outline lighting systems, or floodlights that are part of a
sign and shall be permitted to contain both branch and secondary circuit conductors.
(3) Metal Poles. Metal poles used to support signs shall be permitted to enclose supply conductors, provided the
poles and conductors are installed in accordance with 410.15(B).
(Ord. No. 07-10413, § 1, 9-17-07; Ord. No. 10-10556, § 1, 7-19-10)
Secs. 8-156 – 8-160. Reserved.
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 repealed §§ 8-155 – 8-160. Former § 8-155 pertaining payment of fee; failure to pay was replaced with § 8-182.
Former §& 8-156 – 8-160 pertaining to conditions to issuance of permit, inspector to inspect, inspection approval required, when inspections to be
accomplished, and inspector’s right of entry was replaced with § 8-149.
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ARTICLE II. BUILDING ADVISORY BOARD6
Sec. 8-161. Created.
There is hereby created the Building Advisory Board (hereinafter referred to as "the board").
(Ord. No. 89-9164, § 1, 11-3-86; Ord. No. 88-9281, § 2, 10-17-88; Ord. No. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 10-11-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted § 8-161, formerly § 8-16. Former § 8-161 pertaining to concealing wiring before inspection was replaced with § 8-149.
Sec. 8-162. Purpose.
The purpose of the board shall be to:
1. Study all uniform codes, international codes, model codes and local ordinances adopted by the city
regarding the residential and commercial building industry and to make recommendations to the
board of city commissioners regarding any update of the city building codes.
2. Act in an advisory capacity to the board of city commissioners on any requests for ordinance
changes affecting the city building codes.
3. Render interpretations upon request by the building official and recommend policy.
4. Serve as a board of appeals to hear any appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the
building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code.
5. Recommend rules and regulations to be adopted by resolution to the board of city commissioners
regarding the registration of general contractors and tradesmen, the licensure of plumbing, mechanical,
electrical and mobile home contracting businesses, and individual trade licensure for plumbers,
mechanics, electricians and mobile home craftsmen.
(Ord. 86-9164,;; Ord. 00-10011, § 2, 11-13-00; Ord. 02-10076, § 1, 22-02; Ord. 10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. 10-10566, § 1, 9-27-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted § 8-162, formerly § 8-22. Former § 8-162 pertaining to inspections of alterations and changes was replaced with § 8-149.
Sec. 8-163. Membership.
In order to represent a cross section of related occupations, the membership of the Board shall include
one of each of the following:
1. Kansas licensed design professional – engineer or architect
2. Kansas licensed design professional – engineer or architect
3. City of Salina licensed master or journeyman plumber
4. City of Salina licensed plumbing contractor
5. City of Salina licensed Class A or B contractor
6. City of Salina licensed a Class B or C contractor
7. City of Salina licensed master or journeyman electrician
8. City of Salina licensed electrical contractor
9. City of Salina licensed master or journeyman mechanic
10. City of Salina licensed mechanical/HVAC contractor
11. Kansas Licensed realtor
For the purposes of this section, a contractor’s membership on the Board may be held by an owner of the
contracting business or by the owner’s designated representative. Such designee shall be employed by
the contracting business and shall either be a licensed master or journeyman or in the case of building
contractors, shall be the contractor’s designated qualified individual.
(Ord. No. 86-9164, § 1, 11-3-86; Ord. No. 00-10011, § 1, 11-13-00; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 10-11-04; Ord. No. 07-10388, § 1, 5-14-07; Ord.
No. 10-10566, § 1, 9-27-10)
Editor’s Notes: 8-163 was 8-17. Former 8-163 required approval before setting meter/connection current was repealed and referenced by the NEC.
6 Editor's note: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted Art. II, with new sections. Ord. No. 02-10076 amended the title of article II. Cross references:
Administration, Ch. 2; boards and commissions generally, § 2-136 et seq.
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Sec. 8-164. Appointment and term.
Members of the board shall be appointed by the mayor, with the consent of the board of city
commissioners. Three (3) of the initial members shall be appointed to a one-year term, three (3) to a
two-year term, three (3) to a three-year term, and three (3) to a four-year term. All subsequent
appointments shall be for a four-year term. No member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms.
A member who is appointed to fill a position vacated during a term may serve two consecutive four year
terms in addition to the time served to fill the vacated position.
(Ord. No. 86-9164, § 1, 11-3-86; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10566, § 1, 9-27-10)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-164, formerly § 8-18.
Sec. 8-165. Compensation.
The members of the board shall serve without compensation.
(Ord. No. 86-9164, § 1, 11-3-86; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-165, formerly § 8-19.
Sec. 8-166. Officers.
The board shall elect one (1) of its members as chairman for a term of one (1) year. The chairman shall
preside at all meetings of the board. The board shall elect, in the same manner and for the same term,
one (1) of its members as vice-chairman who shall act as chairman during the absence of the chairman.
(Ord. No. 86-9164, § 2, 11-3-86; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-166, formerly 8-20.
Sec. 8-167. Quorum.
Six (6) members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the board's
business.
(Ord. No. 86-9164, § 1, 11-3-86; Ord. No. 00-10011, § 1, 11-13-00; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-167, formerly § 8-21.
Sec. 8-168. Appeal procedure.
Any appeal to be heard by the board must be filed within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the
chief building official's decision prompting the appeal. Such appeal must be filed in the city's Building
Services department on a form provided by that office. The appeal shall then be placed on the agenda of
the next regularly scheduled meeting of the board.
(Ord. No. 86-9164, § 1, 11-3-86; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-168, formerly § 8-23.
Sec. 8-169. Limitations on authority.
An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of the applicable code or the rules
legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the applicable code do
not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall have no
authority to waive requirements of any codes duly adopted or amended by this chapter.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04)
Sec. 8-170. Meetings.
The board shall determine its own meeting schedule. Special meetings of the board may be called at the
discretion of the chairman or by the vice-chairman in the event the chairman is unavailable to consider
the request for a special meeting.
(Ord. No. 86-9164, § 1, 11-3-86; Ord. No. 88-9281, § 3, 10-17-88; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-170, formerly § 8-24.
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ARTICLE III. BUILDING CONTRACTOR AND SKILLED TRADE
CONTRACTOR LICENSING7
DIVISION 1. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 8-171. Definitions.
Definitions shall be classified as follows:
Person. Includes a firm, partnership, association of persons, corporation, limited liability company,
organization or any other group acting as a unit, as well as an individual.
Business Entity. Those entities included under the definition of “person” other than an individual.
Individual. Of or pertaining to a single human being.
Employee. An individual who works in the service of another person (the employer) when the employer
has the right to control and direct the individual who performs the services, not only as to the result to be
accomplished by the work, but also as to the details and means by which that result is accomplished; and
in relation to whom the employer (a) withholds federal income tax and social security tax from the
wages paid for the work and (b) pays social security tax and unemployment tax.
Licensed Building Contractor. A person to whom a building contractor license has been issued by the City
of Salina.
Registered Craftsman. A person to whom a building craftsman registration has been issued by the City of
Salina.
General contractor work. Includes the (a) oversight and completion of the entire scope of work
included in a building permit, including without limitation, purchasing materials, hiring and paying
subcontractors, and coordinating all the work; and (b) the satisfactory completion of all permit
requirements necessary to obtain a certificate of occupancy or a certificate of completion for which the
contractor is responsible.
Specialty contractor work. Includes the work of contracting directly or as a subcontractor to perform
work within one of the categories of specialized work recognized by the building industry as requiring
distinct skills and an understanding of the building concepts relating to the specific category of work.
Skilled Trade. The practice of plumbing work, electrical work, HVAC mechanical work or solid-fuel
appliance installations as defined in this section.
Licensed Skilled Trade Contractor. A person to whom a plumbing, HVAC mechanical, electrical or
solid fuel appliance installer contractor license has been issued by the City of Salina.
Electrical work. Includes the installation, replacement, repair or alteration of disconnect, service or control
equipment or of permanent premises electrical wiring, lighting, fixtures and/or utilization equipment or
devices not otherwise connected by approved attachment cord and cap. Electrical work shall not include
circuits and equipment operating at less than 50 volts, communication wiring or devices, or the repair of
motors or utilization equipment. Electrical work also includes the installation, replacement, or repair of
predesigned fire alarm and fire alarm communications systems, except to the extent the same work can
also be performed by a Specialty Fire Alarm and Communication Contractor licensed or registered
pursuant to this chapter.
7 Editor’s Note: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted Article III, formerly Articles IV and XVII. Ord No. 06-10323 adopted Article III, formerly license and
registration requirements.
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HVAC mechanical work. Includes the installation, replacement, repair or alteration of any ventilation or
exhaust system, chilled water systems, hydronic, refrigerant, fuel gas or condensate piping, water heaters
and boilers for both domestic hot water and space heating, refrigeration systems including electrical
disconnecting means immediately adjacent to remote condensers, incinerators or other miscellaneous
heat-producing appliances or warm air heating systems whereby heating is accomplished by distributing
heated air by forced or gravity circulation or by radiation.
Mechanical work. Includes the installation or repair of solid-fuel appliances, cooking or clothes drying
equipment, fully self-contained permanent electrical environmental heating and/or cooling appliances, or
self-contained appliances or refrigeration equipment such as, but not limited to, ice machines, ice cream
machines, walk-in coolers and freezers without remote condensers and other similar appliances which
require only electrical and/or water hook-ups.
Plumbing work. Includes the installation, replacement, repair or alteration of water, wastewater, vent,
hydronic and fuel gas piping, water heaters and boilers for both domestic potable water and
environmental heating and their vents, medical gas systems, plumbing fixtures and appliances. Plumbing
work shall not include the clearing of stoppages or the repair of plumbing appliances such, as but not
limited to dishwashers, garbage disposals, water softeners or ice machines. Plumbing work also
includes the installation, replacement, or repair of predesigned fire suppression systems, except to the
extent the same work can be performed by a Specialty Fire Sprinkler Contractor licensed or registered
pursuant to this chapter.
Solid-fuel appliance installations. Includes the installation of any permanent appliances or constructions
used for heating or cooking that rely on the combustion of solid-type fuels such as, but not limited to,
wood, coal, corn or pellets. Such installations shall be limited to listed, factory built appliances.
(Ord. No. 00-10005, § 1, 11-13-00; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1 4-2-07; Ord. 08-10469, § 1, 10-27-08; Ord.
No. 10-10565, § 1, 9-27-10; Ord. No. 12-10661, § 1, 10-15-12)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-171, formerly § 8-509. Ord. No 06-10323 adopted § 8-171, formerly pertaining to registration required.
DIVISION 2. BUILDING CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIRED
Sec. 8-172. Building contractor license required.
Building Contractor license requirements shall be classified as follows:
It shall be unlawful for any person to either perform, cause to perform, or obtain permits for the
work described in Chart I – Column A unless such person:
(1) Holds, either as an individual or business entity, the corresponding building contractor license
listed in Chart I – Column B, subject to the exemptions set forth in Section 8-183;
(2) Is an individual working as an employee of a licensed building contractor; or
(3) Is a registered craftsman, including the employees of the registered craftsman, (see Division IV
regarding Registered Craftsman):
(a) working under a subcontract between the registered craftsman and a licensed building
contractor ;
(b) obtaining permits and constructing fences more than six feet (6’) in height; or
(c) obtaining permits and constructing retaining walls that are over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height
measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall or that support a surcharge
or that impound Class I, II or III-A liquids.
(Ord. No. 00-10005, § 1, 11-13-00; Ord. No. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07;
Ord. No. 08-10469, § 1, 10-27-2008; Ord. No. 09-10509, § 1, 8-10-08; Ord. No. 12-10661, § 2, 10-15-12)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted § 8-172, formerly § 8-508. Ord. No. 06-10323 adopted 8-172, formerly pertaining to registration classifications.
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Sec. 8-172.1 Chart I – Building Contractor Licenses.
Column A
Work
Column B
Licenses
General contractor work on any buildings, structures and signs; and
Specialty contractor work in all specialty classifications except
swimming pools, fire alarm & communications systems, or fire
sprinkler systems.
Class A - General
Contractor
General contractor work on any buildings not exceeding 3 stories or
structures not exceeding 65 feet in height, nonstructural alterations
or repairs to any buildings or structures and signs; and
Specialty contractor work in all specialty classifications except
swimming pools, fire alarm & communications systems, or fire
sprinkler systems.
Class B - General
Contractor
General contractor work on one and two family residences and their
accessory structures and residential monument or ground signs; and
Specialty contractor work in all specialty classifications except
swimming pools, fire alarm & communications systems, or fire
sprinkler systems.
Class C - General
Contractor
The property owner serving as general contractor on jobs requiring a
permit and of a value not is excess of $99,000, supervising (a) licensed
specialty or trades contractors for work requiring a specialty or trade
license under this Article; and/or (b) owner’s employees or registered
tradesman for work not requires a specialty or trade license under this
Article.
Class D -
Contractor/Owner
On-site forming and placing of concrete for building walls, columns
and self-supporting floors or roofs, retaining walls requiring building
permits, and construction of sidewalks, driveways, curbs and gutters
located in any city right of way.
Specialty Concrete
Contractor
Rough framing of structural and non-structural building components
such as walls, floors and roofs using wood or metal.
Specialty Framer or
Erector Contractor
Installation, repair and replacement of roof coverings, including roof
deck insulation and nonstructural roof decking.
Specialty Roofing
Contractor
Placement of brick, stone, block and other masonry products for
building walls, structural or veneer, and for retaining walls requiring
building permits; and installation, repair, and replacement of masonry
fireplaces, hearths, and chimneys.
Specialty Masonry
Contractor
Installation, maintenance, alteration and repair of fire
sprinkler/suppression systems and related fire protection equipment.
Specialty Fire Sprinkler
Contractor
Installation, maintenance, alteration and repair of fire alarm systems
and related fire protection equipment.
Specialty Fire Alarm and
Communication Contractor
Demolition and removal of buildings and structures. Specialty Demolition
Contractor
Installation, alteration and repair of permanent signs. Specialty Sign Contractor
Construction of sidewalks, driveways, curbs and gutters located in any
city right-of-way.
Specialty Right-of-Way
Concrete Contractor
Installation and repair of permanent in-ground or above-ground
swimming pools as defined by city code.
Specialty Swimming Pool
Contractor
(Ord. No. 09-10509, § 1, 8-10-09; Ord. No. 10-10565 § 2, 9-27-10; Ord. No. 12-10661, § 3, 10-15-12; Ord. No. 12-10662, § 1, 10-15-12)
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Sec. 8-173. Qualifications for building contractor license.
In order to qualify for a building contractor license, an applicant building contractor shall designate a
qualified individual who is both associated with the applicant as an owner, officer, director, or employee
and active in the building decisions of the building contractor.
(Ord. No. 00-10005, § 1, 11-13-00; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted § 8-173, formerly § 8-509. Ord. No. 06-10323 adopted 8-173, formerly pertaining to registration classifications.
Sec. 8-174. Qualified individual requirements.
(a) An individual may qualify as a qualified individual by one of the following means:
(1) Testing. Obtain the appropriate certificate of competence for the class of license being sought
with a minimum score of 75% from a nationally-recognized testing institution as contemplated
by K.S.A. 12-1556 (building and residential contractors), or the equivalent tests as administered
by the International Code Council (referred to in the following Chart II as the “test”); or
(2) Related Degree. Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction
management or construction science from an accredited college or university (referred to in the
following Chart II as the “related degree”); or
(3) Class D – Experience. In the case of the Class D – Contractor/Owner licensing classification
only – Be registered with the City of Salina as a contractor for the two (2) consecutive years
prior to application and by successfully completing a project requiring an occupancy permit
issued by the City of Salina during that two (2) year period.
(b) The designated qualified individual shall:
(1) Be the legal representative for the licensee relative to the provisions of this Article; and
(2) Satisfy the requirements of this Article.
(c) The qualified individual may be the designated qualified individual for multiple building contractor
licenses.
(Code 1966, § 9-130 and 9-207; Ord. 94-9619, § 2, 2-7-94; Ord. 99-9953, § 1, 10-18-99; Ord. 99-9954, § 2, 10-18-99; Ord. 01-10055, § 5,
10-22-01; Ord.02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 05-10257, § 1, 3-7-05; Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1 4-2-07; Ord.
No. 12-10660, § 1, 10-15-12)
Sec. 8-175. Continuing education requirements for certain qualified individuals.
Continuing education requirements shall be classified as follows:
A qualified individual for Class A, B and C general contractor and Class D contractor/owner licenses
shall be required to complete eighteen (18) hours of continuing education courses related to the
building trades within the licensing period prior to renewal . The building official shall promulgate
the regulations necessary to administer compliance with this continuing education requirement.
(Code 1966, § 9-130 and 9-207; Ord. No. 94-9619, § 2, 2-7-94; Ord. No. 99-9953, § 1, 10-18-99; Ord. No. 99-9954, § 2, 10-18-99; Ord.
No. 01-10055, § 5, 10-22-01; Ord. No. 02-10076, § 1, 4-22-02; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 05-10257, § 2, 3-7-05; Ord.
No. 06-10323, § 1 4-2-07; Ord. No. 08-10469, § 1, 10-27-08)
Editor’s Notes: 04-10208 adopted § 8-175, formerly §§ 8-111, 8-114, 8-202, and 8-292.Sec. 8-176. Classification of trade licenses. 06-10323 adopted 8-
175 formerly pertaining to trade license required.
Sec. 8-175.1. Chart II – Requirements of Qualified Individuals.
The following Chart II summarizes by category of building contractor license listed in Column A both the
requirements for qualification as a qualified individual in Column B and the corresponding continuing
education requirements in Column C.
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Chart II - Requirements of Qualified Individuals
Column A –
Contractor Categories
Column B – Requirements
of Qualified Individuals
Column C -Continuing
Education
Requirements
Class A - General Contractor Test or related degree 6 hours per year
Class B - General Contractor Test or related degree 6 hours per year
Class C - General Contractor Test or related degree 6 hours per year
Class D - Contractor/Owner Must be registered with the City of Salina as a
contractor for the 2 consecutive years prior to
application and by successfully completing a
project requiring a City of Salina occupancy permit
issued within those 2 years.
6 hours per year
Specialty Concrete Contractor Test or related degree None
Specialty Framer or Erector
Contractor
Test or related degree None
Specialty Roofing Contractor Test or related degree None
Specialty Masonry Contractor Test or related degree None
Specialty Fire Sprinkler Contractor Test or related degree None
Specialty Fire Alarm and
Communication Contractor
Test or related degree None
Specialty Demolition Contractor Test or related degree None
Specialty Sign Contractor Test or related degree None
Specialty Right-of-Way Concrete
Contractor
Test or related degree None
Specialty Swimming Pool
Contractor
Test or related degree None
Sec. 8-176. Change in status of qualified individual for a licensed building contractor.
If the designated qualified individual for a building contractor licensee becomes no longer associated with
the licensee for any reason (the “date of disassociation”), the licensee shall immediately notify the city
clerk in writing of the date of disassociation and another qualified individual must be designated within
thirty days after the date of disassociation. No further permits or inspections shall be granted to the
licensee from the date of disassociation until a new qualifying individual has been designated. If a
qualified individual is not designated within thirty days after the date of disassociation, work on all permits
previously issued to the licensee shall be suspended until a qualified individual has been designated.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 05-10257, § 3, 3-7-05; Ord. 06-10323, § 1 4-2-07)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-176 formerly 8-131, 8-201, and 8-291. Former 8-176 pertained to adoption of the UPC was replaced with 8-72.
8-176 formally pertained to classification of trade licenses.
Secs. 8-177 – 8-182. Reserved.
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 12-10661 repealed 8-177 – 8-182 pertaining to provisional building contractor license.
Sec. 8-183. Exemptions from building contractor licensing requirements.
The following work shall be exempt from the building contractor licensing requirements:
Owner’s exemption for obtaining permits and performing work on owner’s dwelling
(1) Permits obtained and work performed by an owner of a single-family dwelling being constructed or
occupied as the exclusive dwelling of the owner or the portion of a single family attached dwelling
being occupied as the exclusive dwelling of the owner, including the usual accessory buildings
thereto, when the owner personally purchases and installs all material used in the construction, and
adheres to all other portions of this chapter. This exemption shall not apply if any owner of the
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dwelling has any open permits issued under this exemption for a different address or has been issued
a certificate of occupancy for any building permit issued under this exemption for a different
address within the preceding 12 months.
(2) A property owner or property owner’s designated agent who does not possess a building contractor’s
license may obtain a building permit; provided, that before such permit is issued, the applicant must
furnish the name and license number of the licensed building contractor who will serve as the general
contractor to satisfy the requirements of this Article.
Owner’s exemption for obtaining permits for work to be performed by a general contractor
(3) For buildings and structures other than those identified in exception (1), a property owner or the
property owner’s designated agent may apply for and obtain a building permit; provided, that before
such permit is issued the applicant must furnish the name and license number of the licensed building
contractor who will act as the general contractor to satisfy the requirements of this Article. Should the
designated contractor change during the course of construction, the owner or the owner’s designated
agent shall immediately notify the Building Official in writing, and the building permit shall be
suspended until a new licensed building contractor is designated by the owner or the owner’s agent.
Exemptions from Building Contractor’s License requirement
(4) Work performed by an owner or the owner’s employee(s) on the owner’s property, when:
a. the work performed does not require a permit; or
b. the work consists of demolition of accessory structures that are governed by the International
Residential Code.
(5) Work performed on any property owned by the State of Kansas or the federal government.
(6) Work performed by a licensed skilled trade contractor when performing any work within the scope
of their license as defined in this Article.
(7) Work performed by any person who has a valid mobile home craftsman license issued by the City of
Salina while performing repairs or replacements to the systems located within a mobile home under the
provisions of Article IV of Chapter 22.
(Ord. No. 00-10011, § 3, 11-13-00; Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1 4-2-07)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-183, formerly §§ 8-55 and 8-514. Former § 8-183 pertained to local amendments to local amendments to
the UPC was replaced with §§ 8-74 – 8-118. Sec. 8-183 formally pertained to deadline for renewal of licenses.
DIVISION 3. SKILLED TRADE CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIRED.
Sec. 8-184. Skilled trade contracting license required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to either perform, cause to perform, or obtain permits for solid-fuel
appliance installations, electrical work, plumbing work or HVAC mechanical work, unless such person
has been licensed by the City of Salina as a skilled trade contractor for the type of work being done,
subject to the exemptions set forth in Section 8-191.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-184. Former 8-184 pertained to size of potable water piping was repealed and reference by the UPC. 8-184
formally pertained to grandfathered trade licenses.
Sec. 8-185. Qualifications for skilled trade contractor license.
(a) In order to qualify for an electrical, plumbing or HVAC mechanical contractor license, an applicant
shall designate an individual licensed as a master as defined by section 8-187 in the trade for which
licensing is sought who is associated with the applicant as an owner, officer, director or employee. In
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order to qualify for a solid-fuel appliance installation contractor license, an applicant shall be an
installer licensed by the City of Salina as a solid-fuel appliance installer or have in its employment
an installer licensed by the City of Salina as a solid-fuel appliance installer.
(b) The designated master or installer shall:
(1) Be the legal representative for the business entity relative to the provisions of this Article, and
(2) Satisfy the requirements of this article.
(c) The master or installer may be the designated master or installer for multiple skill trade contractor
licenses.
(Ord. No. 00-10011, §§ 1 & 3, 11-13-00; Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07; Ord. No. 08-10466, § 1, 9-15-08; Ord. No. 12-10628, § 1, 2-13-12;
Ord. 12-10660, § 2, 10-22-2012 )
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-185, formerly §§ 8-56 and 8-515. Former § 8-185 pertained to local amendments to the UPC was replaced
with §§ 8-74 – 8-118. Sec. 8-185 formally pertained to Registration and Licenses not transferable; misuse.
Sec. 8-185.1. Change in status of designated master or installer.
When the designated master or installer becomes no longer associated with or employed by the licensee for
any reason (the “date of disassociation”), the licensed skilled trade contractor shall immediately notify the
city clerk in writing of the date of disassociation and another designated master or installer must be
designated within thirty days. No further permits or inspections shall be granted to the licensee from the date
of disassociation until a new designated master or installer has been designated. If a designated master or
installer is not designated within thirty days after the date of disassociation, work on all permits previously
issued to the licensee shall be suspended until a new designated master or installer has been designated.
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07; Ord. 12-10660, § 3, 10-22-12)
Sec. 8-186. Trade license required.
It is shall be unlawful for any individual to engage in the trade or otherwise perform plumbing work,
electrical work or HVAC mechanical work as defined in section 8-171 within or on any building or
premises within the city without first having secured a license issued by the City of Salina or by another
Kansas jurisdiction in compliance with sections 12-1509, 12-1526 or 12-1542 of Kansas Statutes
Annotated as a master, journeyman or apprentice for the trade at which they are laboring and being in
the employment of a licensed skilled trade contractor. It shall further be unlawful for any individual to
engage in the trade or otherwise perform any installations of solid-fuel appliances without first having
secured a solid-fuel installers license or apprentice license.
(Ord. 00-10011, §§ 1, 3, 11-13-00; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07; Ord. No. 08-10466,§ 1, 9-15-08)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-186, formerly §§ 8-52 and 8-511. Former § 8-186 pertaining to local amendments to the UPC was replaced
with §§ 8-74 – 8-118. Sec. 8-186 formally pertained to license to be displayed.
Sec. 8-187. Classification of trade licenses.
Trade licenses shall be classified as follows:
Master. A plumbing, electrical or HVAC mechanical master shall provide written certification of passage of
the standard trade exam for Master administered by a recognized testing agency as prescribed by the State of
Kansas. with a minimum score of 75%. Plumbing, electrical and HVAC mechanical master licenses shall
be limited to certification of passage of those examinations that qualify an applicant to do all types of the
work in that specific trade as defined in this chapter upon any kind of building or structure. Plumbing and
HVAC mechanical examinations shall include natural gas/fuel piping. An applicant for a master’s license
must certify a minimum of four (4) years of field experience in the trade for which they seek licensure, doing
the type of work they will be required to perform, supervise or direct, under the direct supervision of a person
holding a valid journeyman or master certificate.
Journeyman. A plumbing, electrical or HVAC mechanical journeyman shall provide written certification
of passage of the standard trade exam for journeyman administered by a recognized testing agency as
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prescribed by the State of Kansas. with a minimum score of 75%. Plumbing, electrical and HVAC
mechanical journeyman licenses shall be limited to certification of passage of those examinations that
qualify an applicant to do all of the work in that specific trade as defined in this chapter upon any kind of
building or structure. Plumbing and HVAC mechanical examinations shall include natural gas/fuel piping.
An applicant for a journeyman’s license must certify a minimum of two (2) years of field experience in the
trade for which they seek licensure, doing the type of work they will be required to perform, under the
direct supervision of a person holding a valid journeyman or master certificate.
Sheetmetal Journeyman. A sheetmetal journeyman shall provide written certification of passage of a
standard trade exam for sheetmetal journeyman as promulgated by a nationally recognized testing
agency with a minimum score of 75%. An applicant for a sheetmetal journeyman’s license must certify
a minimum of two (2) years of field experience in HVAC sheetmetal work under the direct supervision
of a person holding a valid sheetmetal journeyman, mechanical journeyman or mechanical master
certificate.
Solid-fuel appliance installer. A solid-fuel appliance installer shall provide written certification of
passage of the Woodburning Specialist and the Pellet Specialist examinations administered by the
National Fireplace Institute or any other approved fireplace hearth certification test developed by an
independent and nationally recognized testing organization or educational institute approved by the
department in order to be licensed.
Apprentice. Any person earning his livelihood as a solid-fuel appliance installer, plumber, electrician, or
HVAC mechanic but who has not acquired the necessary longevity of experience to be eligible to
become a journeyman, or who with the necessary longevity of experience has not passed the required
journeyman or solid-fuel appliance installer examination, is hereby classified as an apprentice. An
apprentice shall not labor at the trade in which they are apprenticing except when under the immediate
supervision and direction of a licensed journeyman or master, properly licensed by the City of Salina.
Effective March 1, 2008, one (1) certified journeyman or master shall directly supervise no more than
three (3) apprentices at a time. Apprentices shall be directly supervised by the presence of the requisite
number of journeymen or masters on the job at all times, except that apprentices performing service
work for which no permit is required need not be accompanied by a journeyman or master. No person
who has had his license revoked for cause shall be allowed to work as an apprentice.
(Ord. No. 00-10005, § 1, 3, 1-13-00; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07, Ord. 07-10393, § 1 6-18-07; Ord. No.
08-10438, § 1, 3, 2-25-08; Ord. No. 08-10466, § 9-15-08; Ord. No. 08-10468, § 1 9-29-08 )
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-187, formerly §§ 8-59 and 8-518. Former § 8-187 pertaining to local amendments to the UPC was replaced
with §§ 8-74 – 8-118. Sec. 8-187 formally pertains to suspension and revocation of license. Sec. 8-187 was previously 8-176.
Sec. 8-188. Qualifications for examination.
Application for examination for skilled trade licensing shall contain an affidavit verifying following
experience requirements:
(1) Master. An applicant for the master examination must certify a minimum of four (4) years of field
experience in the trade for which they seek licensure, doing the type of work they will be required to
perform, supervise or direct, under the direct supervision of a person holding a valid journeyman or
master certificate. Satisfactory completion of 240 hours of classroom training in the trade for which
licensing is sought at an accredited trade school and three (3) years practical experience may be
accepted in lieu of the foregoing requirements. In addition to the foregoing requirements, an
applicant for the master electrical examination must provide verification of passage of the
journeyman electrical examination and provide verification that at least two (2) years of the required
experience was acquired after passage of such examination.
(2) Journeyman. An applicant for any category of journeyman examination must certify a minimum of
two (2) years of field experience in the trade or skill for which they seek licensure, doing the type of
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work they will be required to perform, under the direct supervision of a person holding a valid
journeyman or master certificate in that trade or skill. Satisfactory completion of 240 hours of
classroom training in the trade for which licensing is sought at an accredited trade school and one (1)
year practical experience may be accepted in lieu of the foregoing requirements.
Exemption: Students who are enrolled in a recognized technical college skilled trades program
may be allowed to work on construction projects within the city limits of Salina, while under the
direct supervision of an instructor from the technical college at which they are enrolled. The
technical college shall hold a valid City of Salina contractor’s license for the appropriate skilled
trade and shall meet all requirements for contractor licensing. The instructors providing the direct
supervision shall each hold a valid City of Salina master or journeyman skilled trade license. The
ratio of student apprentices to master or journeyman on the job shall be no more than 20 students to
every licensed master or licensed journeyman instructor.
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07; Ord. No. 08-10439, § 1, 2-25-08; Ord. No. 08-10466, § 1, 9-15-08; Ord. 11-10608, § 1, 7-11-11)
Notes: Ord. 04-10208 repealed. Former 8-188 pertained to local amendments to the UPC and was replaced with 8-74 – 8-118. Sec. 8-188 was previously 8-180.
Sec. 8-189. Continuing education requirements.
Applicants for renewal of journeyman or master skilled trade licenses for plumbing, electrical or mechanical
must verify completion of a minimum number of continuing education hours related to the applicable skilled
trade, as follows:
(1) 12 hours for renewal of a license prior to December 31, 2007
(2) 18 hours for a renewal of a license thereafter
The building official shall promulgate the regulations necessary to administer compliance with this
continuing education requirement.
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 repealed 8-189. Former §§ 8-189 pertained to local amendments to the UPC and was replaced with §§ 8-74 – 8-118.
Sec. 8-190. Grandfathered skilled trade licenses.
A trade license issued by the City based on any test or criteria other than passage of the standard trade
exam prescribed by the State of Kansas. shall remain valid and in good standing until it expires or is
revoked for cause. Upon expiration or revocation, the licensee must apply for a new license based on
passage of the standard trade exam in order to continue to labor at the trade for which they seek
licensure.
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 repealed § 8-190. Sec. 8-190 was previously 8-184.
Sec. 8-191. Exemptions from skilled trade contracting and trade licensing.
Exemptions from skilled trade contracting and trade licensing shall be classified as follows:
The following work shall be exempt from the skilled trade contracting or trade licensing
requirements:
(1) Work performed by any person working in or upon any building or premises owned and
occupied by an agency of the state. or federal government;
(2) Work performed by any person working on a public utility system owned by public utility
franchised by the City of Salina.
(3) Work performed by any person employed by the water and sewerage department of the City of
Salina in relation to operation and maintenance of the City-owned water and sewer distribution,
collection and treatment systems;
(4) Work performed by an owner of a single-family dwelling being constructed or occupied as the
exclusive dwelling of the owner, including the usual accessory buildings thereto when the owner
personally purchases and installs all material used in the construction, and adheres to all other
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portions of this chapter. This exemption shall not apply if any owner of the dwelling has any
open permits issued under this exemption for a different address or has been issued a Certificate
of Occupancy for any building permit issued under this exemption for a different address within
the preceding 12 months.
(5) Work performed by an owner or the owner’s employee(s) on the property, when the work
performed does not require a permit.
(6) Work performed by any person who has a valid mobile home craftsman license issued by the City
of Salina while performing repairs or replacements to the systems located within a mobile home
under the provisions of Article IV of Chapter 22;
(7) Work performed by any person or business entity installing private sewer mains or private water
mains provided a supervising employee that has passed the Underground Utilities 331 test as given
by Block and Associates/Experior or other underground utility test administered by other testing
agencies approved by the Building Advisory Board is on the job site at all times; such a person or
business entity is licensed as a Utility Contractor by the City of Salina; and is insured to provide
coverage in the same amounts as a plumbing contractor.
(8) The on-site assembly of appliances or pieces of equipment regulated by the plumbing, mechanical,
or electrical codes when such assembly is performed by authorized representatives of the
manufacturer of such appliances or pieces of equipment as demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
Building Official.
(9) Work performed by an owner on the owner’s property when the work consists of plumbing,
mechanical and/or electrical work and the owner holds a valid city skilled trade license as a master
in the type of work being performed
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07; Ord. No. 08-10469, § 1, 10-27-08; Ord. No. 09-10509, § 1, 8-10-09; Ord. No. 09-10518, § 10-12-09)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 repealed § 8-191. Sec. 8-191 was previously 8-177.
DIVISION 4. REGISTERED CRAFTSMAN
Sec. 8-192. Registration required.
Registration requirements shall be classified as follows:
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, repair, or otherwise perform or cause to be performed
for hire the following work:
(1) windows, doors and siding
(2) insulation
(3) drywall or sheetrock
(4) ceiling
(5) millwork
(6) painting
(7) floor covering
(8) fences more than 6’ tall
(9) retaining walls that are over 4’ (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the
footing to the top of the wall or that support a surcharge or that impound Class I, II or III-
A liquids.
unless such person holds any classification of building contractor license or is registered with the
city as a registered craftsman.
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(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, repair, or otherwise perform or cause to be performed
for hire the following work:
(1) structural concrete
(2) wood or metal framing or erection
(3) roofing
(4) masonry
(5) fire sprinklers
(6) fire alarms and fire alarm communication systems
(7) demolition and removal of buildings and structures
(8) signs
(9) concrete work in the city right-of-way
(10) swimming pools
unless such person either is a licensed building contractor or is a registered craftsman working as a
subcontractor as determined under the requirements of Sec. 8-172.
(c) The requirements of this section shall be subject to the same exemptions applicable to the building
contractor license requirements set forth in Sec. 8-183.
(d) In extending the rights and privileges of registration, the city makes no statement of the technical
competency of the registrant.
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07; Ord. No. 08-10469, § 1, 10-27-08; Ord. No. 09-10509, § 1, 8-10-09)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 repealed § 8-192.
DIVISION 5. GENERAL LICENSE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 8-193. Application for licensing or registration.
An applicant for a building contractor license, a provisional building contractor license, a skilled trade
license, or a tradesman registration pursuant to this Article shall be subject to the provisions of this
Division and shall complete and submit an application form available from the city clerk's office. The
application shall be accompanied by proof that the applicant is currently insured to meet the
requirements of Section 8-195.
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 repealed § 8-193. Sec. 8-193 was previously Sec. 8-179.
Sec. 8-194. Application for examination.
Application for any testing associated with licensing shall be made to the Building Services Department.
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 repealed § 8-194.
Sec. 8-195. Insurance requirements for contractor licensing and tradesman registration.
Each licensee or registrant shall procure and maintain in full force, for the duration of the license or
registration, public liability insurance, with limits of not less than the Kansas Tort Claims Act maximum
liability (currently $500,000). Each licensee or registrant shall also procure and maintain in full force, for
the duration of the license, workers compensation insurance as required by the State of Kansas. Proof of
coverage for all required insurance policies shall be on file with the City of Salina at all times. Each
insurance policy shall contain a clause to the effect that the policy shall not at any time during the license
or registration period be canceled or reduced, restricted or limited, unless the city clerk's office is given ten
days written notice.
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 repealed § 8-195. Sec. 8-195 was previously 8-178.
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Sec. 8-196. No revocations or pending suspensions.
No license or registration shall be issued to any individual or business entity if the individual, the
business entity, or an owner of more than a 25% interest in the business entity has been issued any
classification of building contractor license, skilled trades license, or tradesman registration by the City
of Salina or any other licensing jurisdiction within the United States and such license or registration is
either under an active suspension or was revoked within five years prior to the date of application for
licensing or registration by the City of Salina.
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 repealed § 8-196.
Sec. 8-197. Fee.
The license or registration fees and renewal fees shall be paid to the city clerk. All fees shall be as
prescribed in section 2-2.
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 repealed § 8-197. Sec. 8-197 was previously Sec. 8-181.
Sec. 8-198. Expiration and renewal.
Unless renewed, each license or registration shall expire on the 31st day of December of the third calendar
year regardless of when the license or registration was issued. In the case of any license subject to a
continuing education requirement, a new license shall not be issued to a person who was the holder of an
expired license until that person can verify completion of the continuing education that would have been
required to renew the expired license. In the case of building contractor licenses, a new license shall not
be issued to the licensee until the designated qualified individual can verify completion of the continuing
education that would have been required to satisfy the requirements of Section 8-175.
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 repealed § 8-198. Sec. 8-198 was previously Sec. 8-181. Sec. 8-198 was previously Sec. 8-182.
Sec. 8-199. Suspension of license or registration.
(a) The city clerk may suspend any license or registration for the following reasons:
(1) Failure to remit any required fees;
(2) Failure to provide annual insurance certification;
(3) Failure to maintain any required insurance; or
(4) Whenever a permit or inspection fee is required by this chapter, and the fee is not paid on or
before the tenth of the month following the issuance of a permit or the making of the inspection,
the license or registration of the person liable for the fee shall be suspended until such time as the
fee is paid.
(b) The city clerk may suspend a plumbing, mechanical or electrical contractor license for failure to
maintain a designated master, or a solid-fuel appliance installation contractor license for failure to
maintain a licensed solid-fuel appliance installer, or a building contractor license for failure to
maintain a qualified party.
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 repealed § 8-199. Sec. 8-199 was previously Sec. 8-187.
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Sec. 8-200. Deadline for renewal of license.
No renewal license or registration will be issued to any licensee after January thirty-first. Renewal requests
received after that date will be handled as an initial application.
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 repealed § 8-200. Sec. 8-200 was previously Sec. 8-183.
Sec. 8-200.1. License not transferable.
No licensee or registrant shall allow his/her license or registration, by name or other identification, to be
transferred, assigned, or used in any manner directly or indirectly, or for any purpose, by any other person.
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07)
Sec. 8-200.2. Advertising limitations.
No person shall advertise in any manner implying or stating that they will provide services for work that requires a
license or use the title or designation of any licensee regulated herein, unless licensed under the provisions of this
article. No person shall advertise in media outlets that are marketed to include Salina consumers for services for
which the person or business is not licensed as required by the City of Salina to perform pursuant to this Article,
without providing in the advertisement a disclaimer that discloses those services can not be rendered within the
corporate city limits.
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07)
Sec. 8-200.3. License or registration to be displayed.
Each licensee or registrant must conspicuously post or display the license or registration in the public reception
area of the licensee’s or registrant’s place of business. Any person performing work for which a skilled trade
license is required shall have their license readily available at all times that work is being performed.
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07)
Editor’s Notes: Sec. 8-200.3 was previously Sec. 8-186.
Sec. 8-200.4. Discipline of licensees or registrants.
(a) Any license or registration provided for in this article may be designated as under probationary status,
suspended or revoked for cause by the city manager, the status of which shall been public information subject
to public disclosure. Acts that may be deemed as sufficient cause for revocation or suspension of a license or
registration may include but are not limited to the following:
(1) Misrepresentation of a material fact in obtaining a license or registration;
(2) Fraudulent use of a license or registration;
(3) A willful violation or repeated violations of the technical codes and other related ordinances of the City of
Salina, or failure to comply with any lawful order of the building official; or
(4) Negligence in providing reasonable safety measures for the protection of workers and the public.
(b) Each licensee or registrant shall be held responsible for the violation of these and other related regulations by
the licensee or registrant, and by persons or subcontractors employed by the licensee or registrant. The
building official shall notify the licensee or registrant in writing at any time the licensee or registrant is under
consideration for probation, suspension or revocation. A date, no less than ten days after notification is
mailed, will be established for a hearing before the city manager at which the licensee or registrant may
appear and be heard. The city manager shall provide, in writing, his decision regarding the status of the
licensee or registrant.
(c) Appeal. Any probation, suspension or revocation of a license or registration may be appealed to the board of
city commissioners by filing a notice of appeal with the city clerk's office within 20 days of the date of the
city manager’s written decision. The appeal shall be heard by the board of city commissioners at their next
regularly scheduled meeting. Any decision of the board of city commissioners shall be subject to appeal
pursuant to applicable state. law.
(Ord. No. 06-10323, § 1, 4-2-07)
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ARTICLE IV. CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS8
Sec. 8-201. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings adopted.
There is hereby adopted, by reference, by the city for the purpose of providing minimum standards to safeguard life
or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the abatement of dangerous buildings
within the city, that certain building code known as the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,
recommended and published by the International Conference of Building Officials, being particularly the 1997
Edition thereof, including the appendices thereto, of which not fewer than three copies have been and now are filed
in the office of the city clerk, and the same is hereby incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and the
provisions thereof shall be controlling in the abatement of dangerous buildings within the corporate limits of the city.
(Code 1966, § 9-460; Ord. No. 82-8932, § 1, 8-2-82; Ord. No. 89-9310, §§ 1, 2, 2-6-89; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04)
State law references: Authority to incorporate standard codes by reference, K.S.A. 12-3009 et seq. Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-201 formerly
8-331. 8-201 pertaining to definitions of classifications of plumbers was replaced with 8-176.
Secs. 8-202 – 8-220. Reserved.
ARTICLE V. STRUCTURES DAMAGED BY FIRE, EXPLOSION, OR
WINDSTORM9
Sec. 8-221. Authorization.
The city is hereby authorized to utilize the procedures established by K.S.A. 40-3901 et seq., whereby no insurance
company shall pay a claim of a named insured for loss or damage to any building or other structure located within
the city, arising out of any fire, explosion, or windstorm, where the amount recoverable for the loss or damage to the
building or other structure under all policies is in excess of 75% of the face value of the policy covering such
building or other insured structure, unless there is compliance with the procedures set out in this article.
(Ord. No. 97-9809, § 1, 6-23-97; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-221, formerly § 8-500.
Sec. 8-222. Procedure.
(a) When final settlement on a covered claim has been agreed to or arrived at between the named insured and the
company and final settlement exceeds 75% of the face value of the policy covering any building or other insured
structure, and when all amounts due to the holder of a first real estate mortgage against the building or other
structure, pursuant to the terms of the policy and endorsements thereto, shall have been paid, the insurance
company shall execute a draft payable to the director of finance in an amount equal to the sum of 15% of the
covered claim payment unless the building official of the city has issued a certificate to the insurance company
that the insured has removed the damaged building or other structure, as well as all associated debris, or replaced,
rebuilt, or otherwise made the premises safe and secure.
(b) Such transfer of funds shall be on a pro rata basis by all companies insuring the building or other structure. Policy
proceeds remaining after the transfer to the city shall be disbursed in accordance with the policy terms.
(c) Upon the transfer of funds as required by subsection (a) of this section, the insurance company shall provide the city
with the name and address of the named insured, the total insurance coverage applicable to said building or other
structure, and the amount of the final settlement agreed to or arrived at between the insurance company and the insured
whereupon the building official shall contact the named insured by registered mail, notifying them that the insurance
proceeds have been received by the city and apprise them of the procedures to be followed under this article.
(Ord. No. 97-9809, § 1, 6-23-97; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-222, formerly § 8-501.
8 Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted Article IV, formerly Article IX.
9 Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted Article V, formerly Article XVI.
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Sec. 8-223. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
The director of finance is hereby directed to create a fund to be known as the "Insurance Proceeds Fund." All moneys
received by the director of finance as provided for by this article shall be placed in that fund and deposited in an
interest-bearing account.
(Ord. No. 97-9809, § 1, 6-23-97; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-223, formerly § 8-502.
Sec. 8-224. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
(a) Upon receipt of moneys as provided for by this article, the director of finance shall immediately notify the building
official of the receipt, and transmit all documentation received from the insurance company to the building official.
(b) Within 20 days of the receipt of the moneys, the building official shall determine, after prior investigation, whether
the city shall instigate proceedings under the provisions of K.S.A. 12-1750 et seq., as amended.
(c) Prior to the expiration of the 20 days established by subsection (b) of this section, the building official shall notify
the director of finance whether he or she intends to initiate proceedings under K.S.A. 12-1750 et seq., as amended.
(d) If the building official has determined that proceedings under K.S.A. 12-1750 et seq., as amended, shall be initiated,
he or she will do so immediately but no longer than 30 days after receipt of the moneys by the director of finance.
(e) Upon notification to the director of finance by the building official that no proceedings shall be initiated under
K.S.A. 12-1750 et seq., as amended, the director of finance shall pay all such moneys received, plus interest, to the
insured as identified in the communication from the insurance company.
(Ord. No. 97-9809, § 1, 6-23-97; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-224, formerly § 8-503.
Sec. 8-225. Removal of structure.
If the building official determines that it is necessary to act under K.S.A. 12-1750 et seq., as amended, with regard to a
building or other structure damaged by fire, explosion, or windstorm, any proceeds received by the director of finance
under the authority of section 8-501(a) relating to that building or other structure shall be used to reimburse the city for
any expenses incurred by the city in repairing or removing the building or other structure. All moneys in excess of that
which is ultimately necessary to comply with the provisions for the repair of the building or other structure, less salvage
value, if any, shall be paid to the insured. Should the expenses incurred by the city exceed the insurance proceeds paid
to the director of finance under section 8-501(a) the excess expenses incurred shall be assessed against the property and
paid and collected in the manner provided by K.S.A. 12-1755, as amended.
(Ord. No. 97-9809, § 1, 6-23-97; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-225, formerly § 8-504.
Sec. 8-226. Relation to insurance policies.
This article shall not make the city a part to any insurance contract, nor is the insurer liable to any party for any
amount in excess of the proceeds otherwise payable under its insurance policy.
(Ord. No. 97-9809, § 1, 6-23-97; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-226, formerly 8-505.
Sec. 8-227. Insurers; liability.
Insurers complying with this article or attempting in good faith to comply with this article shall be immune from
civil or criminal liability and such action shall not be deemed in violation of K.S.A. 40-2404 and any amendments
thereto, including withholding payment of any insurance proceeds pursuant to this article, or releasing or
disclosing any information pursuant to this article.
(Ord. No. 97-9809, § 1, 6-23-97; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-227, formerly § 8-506.
Sec. 8-228. Regulations authorized.
The city manager is hereby authorized to promulgate any further regulations necessary to implement the
provisions of this article.
(Ord. No. 97-9809, § 1, 6-23-97; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-228, formerly § 8-507.
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Sec. 8-229 – 8-235. Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. SIGN CODE10
Sec. 8-236. General.
All signs located outside of buildings shall conform to the requirements of the International Building Code as adopted
by reference and amended pursuant to Chapter 8, Article I and Chapter 42, Article X of the Salina Code, for the
purpose of providing minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare.
(Code 1966, § 9-63; Ord. No. 82-8924, § 1, 8-2-82; Ord. No. 89-9311, §§ 1, 2, 2-6-89; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-
10587, § 4, 1-3-11)
State references: Authority to incorporate standard codes by reference K.S.A. 12-3009 et seq. Editor’s Notes: Ord. 04-10208 adopted 8-236 formerly 8-381.
Sec. 8-237. Permit required.
No advertising sign shall hereafter be hung or erected until after a permit to hang, erect or locate the same has been
obtained from the zoning administrator. No sign erected or constructed prior to the adoption of this code shall be
relocated, rebuilt or remodeled without coming into compliance with the provisions hereof and until after a sign permit
has been obtained to effect such alteration or relocation.
Permits shall not be required for signs meeting the exemption requirements of sections 42-504, 42-505 and 42-508 of
Chapter 42 of the Salina Municipal Code of Ordinances.
(Code 1966, §§ 9-66, 9-67; Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10587, § 4, 1-3-11)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted § 8-237, formerly § 8-382.
Sec. 8-238. Reserved.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10587, § 4, 1-3-11)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 10-10587 repealed 8-238 pertaining to signs exempt from permit.
Sec. 8-239. Application.
An applicant for permit shall complete and submit an application form available from the Development Services
Department. The information to be provided shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Address where the sign will be installed or altered.
2. Name of the property owner.
3. Name of the licensed sign installer.
4. Name of licensed electrical contractor for any electrical work associated with lighted signs.
5. Inventory of existing signs on the property
6. Type and area of proposed sign
7. A site plan, drawn to scale, showing sign location
8. Shop drawings of proposed signage
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10587, § 4, 1-3-11)
Sec. 8-240. Signs permit fees.
Any person desiring a permit under the provisions of this section shall, at the time of receiving such permit,
pay to the city the fee as prescribed in Section 2-2.
(Ord. No. 04-10208, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10587, § 4, 1-3-11)
Editor’s Note: Ord 07-10419 repealed Art X-XV. Ord 04-10208 repealed 8-281–8-330 pertaining to the adoption of the MC and local amendments,
mechanical contractors, and license and permit requirements. Article VIII moved to Article I, Division 4; Article IX moved to IV.
Sec. 8-241 – 8-249. Reserved.
10 Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10208 adopted Article VI, formerly Article XI.
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ARTICLE VII. TOXIC CHEMICAL REMEDIATION
Sec. 8-250. Definitions.
For the purposes of this article:
Drug activity means any processing of methamphetamine, methamphetamine components, other toxic substances,
or the hazardous waste there from; or the presence of methamphetamine, methamphetamine components,
manufacturing paraphernalia, other toxic substances or hazardous waste that indicate either that illegal drugs have
been processed or manufactured or the intent to process or manufacture illegal drugs.
Drug site means the property and personal effects in and adjacent to the location of drug activity.
Personal effect means any personal property, including but not limited to, furniture, cookware, dishes, clothing,
fabric items, blankets, and linens, used in a dwelling.
Porous materials include but are not limited to, carpet, draperies, bedding, mattresses, pillows, cork board, ceiling
panels, and cardboard.
Property means any real or personal property, including land, buildings, manufactured homes and mobile homes,
designed for human occupancy.
Property Owner means the person holding title to real property, manufactured or mobile homes, or the person(s)
who lawfully own(s) such property..
Qualified contractor means a company experienced in hazardous waste removal and remediation. At a minimum, the
contractor must be certified as having completed 40 hours of Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response
training pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1910.120. (Or as designated by Kansas Department of Health & Environment).
(Ord. No. 10-10585, § 1, 12-20-10)
Sec. 8-251. Purpose.
The purpose of this ordinance is to protect occupants of real property, as well as occupants of adjoining properties
and the public at large, from hazardous and contaminated living environments by requiring owners of real
property to remediate contamination of property caused by methamphetamine activity, or activities involving
other noxious, hazardous and toxic substances, prior to resumed occupancy pursuant to the standards and
conditions described in this chapter.
(Ord. No. 10-10585, § 1, 12-20-10)
Sec. 8-252. Drug Site Designation.
The building official will designate a property as a drug site when the Salina Police Department, the I-70 Drug
Task Force, Kansas Highway Patrol, Salina Fire Department or the Kansas Department of Health & Environment
determine that the property hosted drug activity:
(a) The building official shall prepare and file with the register of deeds an affidavit noting the property was
designated a drug site.
(b) The drug site shall be declared a dangerous building, and the property owner shall not permit the property
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be occupied or personal effects or porous materials to be removed, except in accordance with section 8-253,
until a qualified contractor certifies that the contamination on the property is remediated.
(c) Upon discovery by the owner that an owner’s property is, or has been, the location for any type
of drug activity, an owner shall immediately report such activity to the Salina Police Department.
(Ord. No. 10-10585, § 1, 12-20-10)
Sec. 8-253. Public Notice of Contamination.
(a) Upon designating a property a drug site, the building official shall post a public notice on the property, that
toxic substances have been used in the property, which contains the following:
(1) Warning in capital letters and bold-faced type: “WARNING: DO NOT ENTER ‘PUBLIC HEALTH
NOTICE’.”
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(2) Statement of danger: “Toxic substances or hazardous waste may be present on the property.”
(3) Prohibition of trespass: “Any person who enters without the permission of the Building Official is trespassing.”
(4) The address of each potentially contaminated property or unit.
(5) This public notice shall be removed only by the building official upon completion of remediation, as required
by this article. It shall be unlawful for anyone else to remove this public notice.
(b) The building official shall notify the Salina Police Department, residents of adjacent properties, and the
Kansas Department of Health and Environment of the contamination.
(c) The building official shall notify the property owner and any tenants that the property has been designated a
drug site and shall order the property owner to assess the level of contamination and remediate the building no
later than 60 days from issuance of the notice. Notice shall be provided pursuant Uniform Code For The
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
(d) Limited entry will only be permitted for the purpose of removing personal property to the tenant and/or owner
who acknowledge, in writing, the potential dangers associated with the contamination and agree to remediate
the property removed.
(e) Upon posting of the public health notice, all occupant(s) of the building shall immediately vacate the premise.
Occupation of the building is not permitted until assessment and remediation is complete pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. No. 10-10585, § 1, 12-20-10)
Sec. 8-254. Assessment and Remediation Standards.
(a) All assessment and remediation must be conducted by a qualified contractor pursuant to the
standards and/or recommendations of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the
Environmental Protection Agency and the hazardous waste procedures of the international fire code
adopted by the City of Salina, such that the levels of contamination do not exceed those permitted by
this section. At a minimum, such contractor shall have completed forty (40) hours of Hazardous
Waste Operation and Emergency Response training pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1910.120, or subsequent
regulations thereof, and shall have received certification pursuant to this training.
(b) The contaminants to be tested and maximum acceptable levels of contamination follow:
(1) pH: Surface level of 7.
(2) Methamphetamine: 1.5 micrograms per 100 square centimeters.
(3) Mercury [only if the preliminary assessment indicates the phenyl-2-propanone (P2P) method of
methamphetamine manufacturing was used]: 0.3 micrograms per cubic meter of mercury in the air.
(c) The property owner is solely responsible for the costs associated with remediation of a drug site.
(d) A property owner may request an extension for up to 30 days if the property owner exercised due
diligence to assess and remediate the building. The request for an extension must be submitted in
writing to the city clerk no later than 60 days from issuance of the notice provided in section 8-253.
(Ord. No. 10-10585, § 1, 12-20-10; 12-10658, § 1, 9-17-2012)
Sec. 8-255. Preliminary Assessment.
(a) After a property is designated a drug site, the property owner must retain a qualified contractor to assess the
drug site and adjacent properties and the qualified contractor will write a report detailing the level of
contamination and the areas contaminated. The owner shall obtain a copy of the contractor’s 29 C.F.R.
1910.120 certification and receive written confirmation from the building official that the contractor is in
good standing with the City of Salina before allowing the contractor to begin assessment. The report shall be
delivered to the building official without delay.
(b) The preliminary assessment should include:
(1) Property description including physical address, legal description, number and type of structures present;
(2) Review of available law enforcement reports or summaries that provide information regarding the
manufacturing method, chemicals present, cooking areas, chemical storage areas, and observed areas of
contamination or waste disposal;
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(3) Identification of structural features that may indicate separate functional spaces, such as attics, false
ceiling and crawl spaces, basements, closets and cabinets;
(4) Identification of HVAC mechanical systems, vents and plumbing, including separate HVAC systems
and venting, if any;
(5) Identification of manufacturing methods based on the observations and law enforcement reports, if the
reports are available;
(6) Identification of chemicals used, based on observations, law enforcement reports if available, and
knowledge of manufacturing method(s);
(7) Identification and documentation of areas of contamination. This identification may be based on visual
observation, law enforcement reports or summaries, proximity to chemical storage areas, waste disposal
areas, or cooking areas;
(8) Identification and documentation of signs of contamination such as staining, etching, fire damage, or
outdoor areas of dead vegetation;
(9) Identification and documentation of common ventilation systems with adjacent units or common areas;
(10) Identification of adjacent units and common areas where contamination may have spread or been tracked.
(c) Documentation of the preliminary assessment should include all information about sampling locations,
sample combinations used in each composite, sampling methods utilized (wiping material, solvent used, size
of areas wiped in cm2, name and address of laboratory that conducted the analysis and original laboratory
reports. If multiple samples are to be taken at the site, prepare a rough sketch of the area sampled. The
documentation should be documented in an outline which includes the following:
(1) Property description
(2) Background information
(3) Functional areas
(4) Inspection findings
(5) Sample documentation
(6) Methodology
(7) Locations
(8) Laboratory information
(9) Results
(10) Other documentation
(11) Determination(s)
(d) If the level of contamination does not exceed that permitted by this article, the building official shall then
remove the public notice and provide written authorization to the owner that occupancy may resume. The
building official shall prepare an affidavit to be filed by the property owner with the register of deeds
indicating a preliminary assessment was received indicating the level of contamination does not exceed that
permitted by this article.
(e) If the level of contamination exceeds that permitted by this article, the property owner shall remediate the
toxic contamination within 60 days of the notice issued pursuant to section 8-253.
(Ord. No. 10-10585, § 1, 12-20-10)
Sec. 8-256. Remediation.
The qualified contractor must clean the drug site and retest in accordance with Section 8-255 until contamination
falls below the maximum acceptable levels. When the level of contamination no longer exceeds that permitted by
this article, the contractor shall prepare a final report and deliver it to the Building Official. The property will
remain vacated and posted pursuant to Sec. 8-253 until the property is remediated.
(Ord. No. 10-10585, § 1, 12-20-10)
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Sec. 8-257. Final Report.
All inspections and assessments conducted by a contractor during the removal and remediation process shall be
fully documented in writing. The report shall include the dates that activities were performed and the names and
signatures of the people and/or companies who performed the activities. The final report shall include any other
types of relevant documentation, including but not limited to photographs, video recordings, drawings, and charts.
Such additional documentation shall likewise be signed and dated. The owner shall immediately provide a
certified copy of the final report to the building official upon receipt from the contractor. The final report, at a
minimum, shall include:
(a) A case narrative, site description, and site assessment.
(b) Physical address of property, number and type of structures on the property, and a description of adjacent
and/or surrounding properties.
(c) Documented observations, and pre-remediation sampling results that provide information regarding the
manufacturing or processing method, chemicals present, manufacturing or processing areas, chemical
storage areas, and observed areas of contamination or waste disposal.
(d) Name of cleanup contractor(s) and the contractor’s qualifications, experience, and copy(s) of any
certification(s); and
(e) The signature of the contractor who prepared the report.
(f) A copy of the contractor’s 29 C.F.R. 1910.120 certification.
(g) Worker safety and health information.
(h) Decontamination and encapsulation procedures for each area that was decontaminated.
(i) Documentation that the structure was cleaned to acceptable levels, including, but not limited to, the
location and the results of post-decontamination samples, descriptions of analytical methods used, and the
location(s) of laboratory(s) used.
(Ord. No. 10-10585, § 1, 12-20-10)
Sec. 8-258. Post Remediation Actions.
Upon receipt of a final report in compliance with this article confirming the level of contamination does not
exceed that permitted by this article, the Building Official shall then remove the public notice and provide written
authorization to the owner that occupancy may resume. The Building Official shall prepare an affidavit to be
filed by the property owner with the register of deeds indicating a final report was received indicating the level of
contamination does not exceed that permitted by this article.
(Ord. No. 10-10585, § 1, 12-20-10)
Sec. 8-259. Remediation or Condemnation Authorized by the Governing Body.
If the property owner does not remediate the drug site or request an extension for good cause within 60 days, the
City may condemn or repair the building by remediation of the contamination pursuant to the Uniform Code for
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and Kansas law.
(Ord. No. 10-10585, § 1, 12-20-10)
Sec. 8-260. Penalty.
(a) Any violation of the provisions of this article shall be a misdemeanor.
(b) Each day a violation of this article occurs shall constitute a separate offense.
(c) The provisions of this Chapter shall not preclude the City of Salina or any other aggrieved party from pursuing
any civil remedies to recover any and all costs associated with administration or enforcement of this article.
(Ord. No. 10-10585, § 1, 12-20-10)
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CHAPTER 9. CEMETERIES1
Sec. 9-1. Management.
The city manager is hereby directed to supervise, manage and operate The Gypsum Hill Cemetery,
being a municipal cemetery of the city, under such rules, bylaws and regulations as may be adopted by
the board of commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 10-1)
Sec. 9-2. Employees.
The city manager is hereby authorized to employ such persons as may be necessary to operate and
maintain the municipal cemetery under the rules, bylaws and regulations of the board of commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 10-2)
Sec. 9-3. Closing hours of Gypsum Hill Cemetery.
The Gypsum Hill Cemetery shall be closed to the general public between the hours of midnight and 5:00
a.m. No persons other than law enforcement officers and city employees engaged in city business shall
either enter or remain within the Gypsum Hill Cemetery when the cemetery is to be closed to the general
public.
(Ord. No. 92-9497, § 1, 4-6-92)
Sec. 9-4. Rules of conduct.
(a) The city manager is hereby authorized and directed to adopt and amend such rules and regulations
regarding the manner of conduct of persons entering into the Gypsum Hill Cemetery so as to
maintain an atmosphere appropriately respectful toward those deceased persons interred there. Such
rules and regulations and any amendments thereto must be approved by the governing body and filed
in the office of the city clerk prior to implementation.
(b) Any person who persists in violating such rules and regulations after being warned by a police
officer or other employee of the city shall be deemed to have forfeited the privilege of entering the
cemetery, and shall be guilty of criminal trespass.
(Ord. No. 92-9497, § 1, 4-6-92)
1 Case law annotations: Construction and operation of mortuary on real estate dedicated for purposes of sepulture, or any other commercial use of any
portion of that area not directed to selling of cemetery lots with proper access thereto or for maintenance and beautification of area, constitutes use in a
manner not contemplated by original dedication, not fairly within terms of that dedication, and not within scope of statutes regulating cemetery corporations.
Connolly v. Frobenius, 2KA2d 30, 574 p. 2d 971 (1978). Cross references: Streets, sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 35. State law references:
Municipal cemeteries, K.S.A. 17-1301 et seq.
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CHAPTER 10. CIVIL EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS1
Art. I. In General, §§ 10-1--10-15
Art. II. Reserved, §§ 10-16--10-38
Art. III. Emergency Proclamation, §§ 10-39--10-49
Art. IV. Emergency Action in Response to a Release or Threatened Release of Material Into
or Upon the Environment, §§ 10-50--10-53
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Secs. 10-1--10-15. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. RESERVED2
Secs. 10-66--10-38. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION
Sec. 10-39. Authority of mayor.
Whenever, in the judgment of the mayor or in the event of his inability to act, the acting mayor
determines that an emergency exists as a result of mob action or other civil disobedience causing danger
of injury to or damages to persons or property, he shall have power to impose by proclamation any or all
of the following regulations necessary to preserve the peace and order of the city:
(1) To impose a curfew upon all or any portion of the city thereby requiring all persons in such
designated curfew areas to forthwith remove themselves from the public streets, alleys, parks or
other public places; provided, however, that physicians, nurses and ambulance operators
performing medical services, utility personnel maintaining essential public services, firemen and
city authorized or requested law enforcement officers and personnel may be exempted from such
curfew;
(2) To order the closing of any business establishments anywhere within the city for the period of the
emergency, such businesses to include, but not be limited to, those selling intoxicating liquors,
cereal malt beverages, gasoline or firearms;
(3) To designate any public street, thoroughfare or vehicle parking areas closed to motor vehicles and
pedestrian traffic;
(4) To call upon regular and auxiliary law enforcement agencies and organizations within or without
the city to assist in preserving and keeping the peace within the city.
(Code 1966, § 10 1/2-1)
1 State law references: Militia, defense and public safety, K.S.A. Ch. 48; emergency preparedness for disasters, K.S.A. 48-904 et seq.
2 Salina-Saline County Emergency Preparedness Board was abolished by the Smoky Hill Museum//Emergency Preparedness Cooperation Agreement.
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Sec. 10-40. Effective time.
The proclamation of emergency provided in this article shall become effective upon its issuance and
dissemination to the public by appropriate news media.
(Code 1966, § 10 1/2-2)
Sec. 10-41. Termination.
Any emergency proclaimed in accordance with the provisions of this article shall terminate after forty-
eight (48) hours from the issuance thereof, or upon the issuance of a proclamation determining an
emergency no longer exists, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that such emergency may be
extended for such additional periods of time as determined necessary by resolution of the board of
commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 10 1/2-3)
Sec. 10-42. Failure to comply.
Any person who shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with the orders of duly authorized law
enforcement officers or personnel charged with the responsibility of enforcing the proclamation of
emergency authorized in this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Code 1966, § 10 1/2-4)
Secs. 10-43--10-49. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. EMERGENCY ACTION IN RESPONSE TO A RELEASE OR
THREATENED RELEASE OF MATERIAL INTO OR UPON THE
ENVIRONMENT
Sec. 10-50. Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this article:
Governmental entities shall include the City of Salina, Saline County, the Salina-Saline County
Emergency Preparedness Department, the Salina Airport Authority, and any entity responding under
a mutual aid agreement with the City of Salina.
Person shall include any individual, corporation, association, partnership, firm, trustee or legal
representative.
Emergency action shall mean all of the concerted activities conducted in order to prevent or mitigate
injury to human health or the environment from a release or threatened release of any material into
or upon the environment.
Recoverable expenses. In general, "recoverable expenses" are those expenses that are reasonable,
necessary and allocable to the emergency action. Recoverable expenses shall not include normal
expenditures that are incurred in the course of providing what are traditionally local services and
responsibilities, such as routine firefighting. Expenses allowable for recovery may include, but are
not limited to:
(1) Disposable materials and supplies acquired, consumed and expended specifically for the
purpose of the emergency action.
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(2) Compensation of employees for the time and efforts devoted specifically to the emergency
action that is not otherwise provided for in the governmental entity's operating budget.
(3) Rental or leasing of equipment used specifically for the emergency action (e.g., protective
equipment or clothing, scientific and technical equipment).
(4) Replacement costs for equipment owned by the governmental entity that is contaminated
beyond reuse or repair, if the governmental entity can demonstrate that the equipment was a
total loss and that the loss occurred during the emergency action (e.g., self-contained breathing
apparatus irretrievable contaminated during the response).
(5) Decontamination of equipment contaminated during the response.
(6) Special technical services specifically required for the response (e.g., costs associated with the
time and efforts of technical experts or specialists not otherwise provided for by the
governmental entity).
(7) Other special services specifically required for the emergency action.
(8) Laboratory costs for purposes of analyzing samples taken during the emergency action.
(9) Any costs of cleanup, storage or disposal of the released material.
(10) Costs associated with the service, supplies and equipment procured for a specific evacuation.
(11) Medical expenses incurred as a result of response activities.
(12) Legal expenses that may be incurred as a result of the emergency action, including efforts to
recover expenses pursuant to this article.
Release shall mean any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging,
injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping or disposing into or upon the environment.
(Ord. No. 89-9312, § 1, 2-6-89)
Sec. 10-51. Purpose.
This article provides a means for the governmental entities to recover, through civil suit, the recoverable
expenses they incur in taking an emergency action.
(Ord. No. 89-9312, § 1, 2-6-89)
Sec. 10-52. Liability.
Any and all persons responsible for a release or threatened release which results in an emergency action
shall be liable to the governmental entities for the recoverable expenses resulting from the emergency
action.
(Ord. No. 89-9312, § 1, 2-6-89)
Sec. 10-53. Recovery of expense.
The staffs of the governmental entities involved in the emergency action shall keep a detailed record of
its recoverable expenses resulting from the emergency action. Promptly after completion of the
emergency action, the staffs shall certify those expenses to the appropriate legal counsel and shall
request that legal counsel bring a civil action for recovery of the recoverable expenses against any and
all persons responsible for the emergency action. Not less than thirty (30) days before filing the civil
suit, legal counsel shall submit a written, itemized claim for the total certified expenses incurred by the
governmental entities for the emergency action to the responsible party and a written notice that, unless
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the amounts are paid in full to the respective governmental entities within thirty (30) days after the date
of the mailing of the claim and notice, legal counsel will file a civil action for the stated amount.
Moneys recovered under this article shall be credited to the appropriate funds of the governmental entity
from which moneys were expended in performing the emergency action.
(Ord. No. 89-9312, § 1, 2-6-89)
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CHAPTER 11 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT1 (RESERVED)
1 Cross references: Planning Ch. 29; urban renewal, App. A, Charter ord. no. 2. State law references: Economic development, K.S.A. 12-1740 et seq.;
urban renewal law, K.S.A. 17-4742 et seq.
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CHAPTER 12. ELECTIONS1
Sec. 12-1. City to consist of one ward.
The city shall consist of one ward to be known as the first ward.
(Code 1966, § 11-1)
Sec. 12-2. City divided into precincts.
The first ward shall be divided into thirty-three (33) voting precincts which shall be numbered one (1)
through thirty-three (33), inclusive. The boundaries of each voting precinct shall be as indicated on the
map on file in the clerk's office, which is made a part hereof by reference.
(Code 1966, § 11-2)
Sec. 12-3. Precincts and voting in territory outside city but in city school districts.
All territory outside the corporate limits of the city which has been attached to the city for school
purposes and which is a part of the city school district shall be and the same is hereby attached to the
several voting precincts of the city contiguous thereto and all persons residing in any such attached
territory and possessing the qualifications of an elector under the laws of the state shall be qualified to
vote at an election in the city for school purposes only in any voting precinct of such city which lies
contiguous to the attached territory where such person resides, and the boundaries of which voting
precinct, if extended, would include the residence of such school district voter, and the ballots furnished
to any such person for the purpose of voting at any such election shall be so prepared as to permit such
person to vote for school purposes only and the judges and clerks of election in any voting precinct at
which any such votes are cast shall prepare and keep a separate record of the persons casting such
ballots received by them at any such election.
(Code 1966, § 11-3)
1 Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2. State law references: Elections, K.S.A. Ch. 25.
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CHAPTER 13. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION1
Art. I. In General, §§ 13-1--13-50
Art. II. Human Relations Commission, §§ 13-51--13-70
Art. III. Unlawful Practices, §§ 13-71--13-80
Art. IV. Complaint Procedures, §§ 13-81--13-100
Art. V. Housing, §§ 13-101--13-130
Art. VI. Public Contracts, §§ 13-131--13-140
Art. VII. The Organizational Structure and Responsibilities for Carrying Out the City's
Commitment to the Principle of Nondiscrimination in City Employment, §§ 13-141-
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ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 13-1. Declaration of policy.
(a) The practice or policy of discrimination against individuals by reason of race, sex, familial status, disability,
religion, age, color, national origin or ancestry is a matter of concern to the city since such discrimination
threatens not only the rights and privileges of the inhabitants of the city but menaces the institutions and
foundations of a free democratic state. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the city to eliminate and
prevent discrimination in all employment relations, to eliminate and prevent discrimination, segregation or
separation in all areas of public accommodations, and to eliminate and prevent discrimination, segregation or
separation in housing as provided in this chapter.
(b) It is also declared to be the policy of [this] city to assure equal opportunities and encouragement to every
citizen regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, age, color, national origin or ancestry, in securing and
holding, without discrimination, employment in any field of work or labor for which a person is properly
qualified or qualifiable, to assure equal opportunity to all persons within the city to full and equal public
accommodations, and to assure equal opportunities in housing without distinction on account of race, sex,
familial status, disability, religion, color, national origin or ancestry. It is further declared that the opportunity
to secure and to hold employment, the opportunity for full and equal public accommodations as covered by
this chapter and the opportunity for full and equal housing are civil rights of every citizen. To protect these
rights, it is hereby declared to be the purpose of this chapter to establish and to provide a city human relations
commission and a human relations department.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-2. Definitions.
When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning indicated. This chapter
prohibits discrimination based upon sex, and accordingly, the personal pronouns and gender of nouns used in this
chapter shall not be construed as limiting the provisions of this chapter to one or to the other sex:
Age means an age of forty (40) or more years but less than seventy (70) years.
Chairperson means the person chairing the human relations commission created by this chapter.
Commission means the human relations commission created by this chapter.
Complainant means any person claiming to be aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice or violation
of this chapter.
Contract means any contract entered into by the city or any of its agencies.
1 Editor's note: Sections 1, 2, of Ord. 92-9493 repealed Ch. 13, 13-1--13-3, 13-16--13-22, 13-26--13-28, 13-41--13-44, 13-56--13-59, 13-71--13-78 in its
entirety and added a new Ch. 13 to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 13 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from the Code of 1966 and Ord. 81-
8889. In order to keep related material together, the editor has combined the sections pertaining to definitions to read as herein set out; thus reserving any
unused sections originally provided for in Ord. No. 92-9493. Ord. 12-10639 amended Chapter 13 and was overturned by the voters of the City of Salina;
therefore repealed. Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2.
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Contractor means any individual, partnership, corporation, association or other entities entering into a
contract with the city and who is an employer as herein defined.
Director means the director of the human relations department.
Disability means, with respect to an individual:
(1) A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one (1) or more of the major life activities of
such individual;
(2) A record of such an impairment; or
(3) Being regarded as having such an impairment by the person or entity alleged to have committed the
unlawful discriminatory practice complained of.
"Disability" does not include current, illegal use of a controlled substance as defined in section 102 of
the federal controlled substance act (21 U.S.C. 802), in housing discrimination. In employment and
public accommodation discrimination, "disability" does not include an individual who is currently
engaging in the illegal use of drugs where possession or distribution of such drugs is unlawful under the
controlled substance act (21 U.S.C. 812) when the covered entity acts on the basis of such use.
Dwelling means any building, structure or portion thereof which is occupied as, or designated or intended for
occupancy as, a residence by one (1) or more families, and any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease
for the construction or location thereon of any such building, structure, or portion thereof.
Employee means any person employed by an employer but does not include any individual employed by such
individual's parents, spouse, or child, or in the domestic service of any person.
Employer includes any person in the city employing four (4) or more persons, and any person acting directly
or indirectly for an employer, labor organizations, nonsectarian corporations, organizations engaged in social
service work, and the City of Salina and all political and municipal subdivisions thereof, but shall not include
a nonprofit fraternal or social association or corporation.
Employment agency includes any person or governmental agency undertaking, with or without compensation,
to procure opportunities to work or to procure, recruit, refer or place employees.
Familial status means having one (1) or more individuals less than eighteen (18) years of age domiciled with:
(1) A parent or another person having legal custody of such individual or individuals; or
(2) The designee of such parent or other person having such custody, with the written permission of such parent
or other person.
The protections against discrimination afforded individuals on the basis of familial status shall apply to any
person who is pregnant or is in the processing of securing legal custody of any individual who has not
attained the age of eighteen (18) years.
Financial institution means any person regularly engaged in the business of lending money or guaranteeing
loans on housing accommodations or real property.
Hotel means every building or other structure which is kept, used, maintained, advertised or held out to the
public as a place where sleeping accommodations are offered for pay primarily to transient guests and in which
four (4) or more rooms are used for the accommodation of such guests, regardless of whether such building or
structure is designated as a cabin camp, tourist cabin, motel or other type of lodging unit.
Housing accommodation means:
(1) Any building or portion thereof which is used or intended for use as the residence or sleeping place of
one (1) or more persons.
(2) The term "housing accommodations" shall not mean or include:
a. The rental of a dwelling, or a portion thereof, containing accommodations for no more than two (2)
families, one (1) of which is occupied by the owner or his family at the time of rental;
b. The rental of less than four (4) rooms in a one-family dwelling to another person or persons by the owner
or occupant of such accommodations in which he or members of his family reside.
Labor organization includes any organization which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of collective
bargaining, of dealing with employers concerning grievances, terms or conditions of employment or of other
mutual aid or protection in relation to employment.
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Occupational qualifications as used herein, are those qualifications which can be shown to be demonstrably
valid to the normal operation or performance of a particular job, business or enterprise.
Owner shall mean and include the owner, lessee, sublessee, assignee, manager, agent, or other person, firm or
corporation having the right to sell, rent or lease any housing accommodation or real property within the
corporate limits of the city.
Person includes one (1) or more individuals, partnerships, associations, organizations, corporations, municipal
corporations, quasi-municipal corporations, governmental agencies, public bodies, legal representatives, trustees,
trustees in bankruptcy, receivers, fiduciaries, mutual companies or unincorporated organizations.
Person aggrieved means any person who claims to have been injured by a discriminatory act or practice or
believes that such person will be injured by a discriminatory act or practice that is about to occur.
Probable cause means the presence of a reasonable ground for belief in the existence of the allegation of a
violation of any statute, ordinance, or other authority, orders, rules or regulations.
Public accommodations shall include any person who caters or offers goods, services, facilities and
accommodations to the public. Public accommodations include, but are not limited to, any lodging
establishment or food service establishment, as defined by K.S.A. 36-501 and amendments thereto; any bar,
tavern, barbershop, beauty parlor, theater, skating rink, bowling alley, billiard parlor, amusement park,
recreation park, swimming pool, lake, gymnasium, mortuary or cemetery which is open to the public; or any
public transportation facility. Public accommodations do not include a religious or nonprofit fraternal or
social association or corporation.
Real estate broker means any person who, for a fee or other valuable consideration, sells, purchases,
exchanges, rents, negotiates, offers or attempts to negotiate the sale, purchase, exchange or rental of housing
accommodations or real property of another person.
Real estate salesman or agent means any person employed by a real estate broker to perform, or to assist in
the performance of, any or all of the functions of a real estate broker.
Reasonable accommodation means:
(1) (In the context of employment under article III of this chapter) making existing facilities used by
employees readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities; job restructuring; parttime or
modified work schedules; reassignment to a vacant position; acquisition or modification of equipment or
devices; appropriate adjustment or modifications of examinations, training materials or policies; provision
of qualified readers or interpreters; and other similar accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
(2) (In the context of housing under article V of this chapter) those reasonable measures which may be
necessary to afford a disabled person equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling unit, including
public and common use areas.
Restaurant means any place in which food is served or is prepared for sale or service on the premises or
elsewhere. Such term shall include, but not be limited to, fixed or mobile restaurant, coffee shop, cafeteria,
short-order cafe, luncheonette, grill, tea room, sandwich shop, soda fountain, tavern, private club, roadside stand,
industrial feeding establishment, catering kitchen, commissary and any other private, public or nonprofit
organization or institution routinely serving food and any other eating or drinking establishment or operation
where food is served or provided for the public with or without charge.
Respondent means any person alleged to have committed any unlawful act or violation of this chapter.
Subcontractor means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity, or any combination
of the foregoing which shall undertake, by virtue of a separate contract with a contractor as defined herein, to
fulfill all or any part of any contractor's obligation under a contract with the city, or who shall exercise any
right granted to a franchise holder, and who is an employer as herein defined.
To rent means to lease, to sublease, to let and otherwise to grant for a consideration the right to occupy
premises not owned by the occupant.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92; Ord. No. 92-9519, § 1, 7-20-92)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction, generally, § 1-2.
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Sec. 13-3. Construction.
(a) The provisions of this chapter shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of the purposes
thereof. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to repeal any of the provisions of any other
law of this city relating to discrimination because of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin
or ancestry, unless the same is specifically repealed by this chapter.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to mean that an employer shall be forced to hire unqualified or
incompetent personnel, or discharge qualified or competent personnel.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-4. Invalidity of part.
If any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances
shall for any reason be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid such judgment shall not affect,
impair or invalidate the remainder of this chapter and the application thereof to other persons or circumstances,
but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph or part thereof directly involved in the
controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered and the persons or circumstances involved. It is
hereby declared to be the legislative intent that this chapter would have been adopted had such provisions not
been included.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Secs. 13-5--13-50. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION2
Sec. 13-51. Created.
There is hereby created the human relations commission.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-52. Composition, appointment.
The human relations commission shall consist of nine (9) members, at least three (3) of whom shall be members
of a significant ethnic or minority group within the community, who shall be appointed by the mayor, with the
consent of the board of commissioners.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-53. Terms.
Initial appointments to the human relations commission shall be for one-, two-, and three-year terms, and
thereafter all appointments shall be for a term of three (3) years and until a successor is qualified, provided;
however, no person shall serve for more than eight (8) consecutive years. The term of office of each chairperson
and vice-chairperson shall be for one (1) year, and no person shall serve for more than two (2) consecutive terms
in the same office, unless such election to the immediately subsequent term is made by members of the
commission by unanimous vote.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-54. Compensation.
The members of the human relations commission shall serve without compensation.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
2 Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2; boards and commissions generally, § 2-136 et seq.
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Sec. 13-55. Officers.
The human relations commission shall elect one (1) of its members as chairperson, who shall preside at all
meetings of the commission and perform all the normal duties and functions of the chairperson. The mayor
shall convene the first meeting of the commission and conduct the election of the chairperson. The
commission shall elect, in the same manner, one (1) of its members as vice chairperson who shall act as
chairperson during the absence or incapacity of the chairperson and, when so acting, the member so
designated shall have and perform all the duties and functions of the chairperson of the commission. The
chairperson or vice-chairperson may resign from office without resigning from the commission. In such
event, the commission shall elect another member as a replacement for the unexpired term.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-56. Quorum.
A majority of the presently serving members of the human relations commission shall constitute a quorum
for the purpose of conducting its business.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-57. Powers and duties.
The commission shall have the following functions, powers and duties:
(1) To receive, initiate, investigate and pass upon complaints alleging discrimination in employment,
public accommodations and housing because of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national
original or ancestry and complaints alleging discrimination in housing because of familial status.
(2) To subpoena witnesses, compel their appearance and require the production for examination of
records, documents and other evidence or possible sources of evidence and to examine, record and
copy such materials and take and record the testimony or statements of such persons. The
commission may issue subpoenas to compel access to or the production of such materials, or the
appearance of such persons, and may issue interrogatories to a respondent to the same extent and
subject to the same limitations as would apply if the subpoena or interrogatories were issued or
served in aid of a civil action in the district court. The commission shall have access at all
reasonable times to premises and may compel such access by application to a court of competent
jurisdiction; provided that the commission first complies with the provisions of Article 15 of the
Kansas Bill of Rights and the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution relating to
unreasonable searches and seizures.
(3) To hold public hearings, administer oaths, and take depositions to the same extent and subject to the
same limitations as would apply if the deposition was taken in aid of a civil action in the district
court. In case of the refusal of any person to comply with any subpoena, interrogatory or search
warrant issued hereunder, the human relations commission may make application to the district
court to compel compliance pursuant to state law.
(4) To act in concert with other parties in interest in order to eliminate and prevent discrimination and
segregation, prohibited by this chapter, by including any term in a conciliation agreement as could
be included in a final order under this chapter.
(5) To apply to the district court for enforcement of any conciliation agreement by seeking specific
performance of such agreement.
(6) To issue such final orders after a public hearing as may remedy any existing situation found to
violate this chapter and prevent its recurrence; and, if necessary, to seek enforcement of such final
orders pursuant to federal and state law.
(7) To endeavor to eliminate prejudice among the various ethnic groups and people with disabilities in
the city and to further good will among such groups.
(8) To create such advisory agencies and conciliation councils, as in its judgment will aid in
effectuating the purposes of this chapter; to study the problem of discrimination in all or specific
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fields or instances of discrimination because of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin
or ancestry; to foster, through community effort or otherwise, good will, cooperation and
conciliation among the groups and elements of the population of the city; and to make
recommendations to the commission for the development of policies and procedures, and for
programs of formal and informal education, which the commission may recommend to the city
commission. Such advisory agencies and conciliation councils shall be composed of representative
citizens serving without pay. The commission may itself make the studies and perform the acts
authorized by this paragraph. It may, by voluntary conferences with parties in interest, endeavor by
conciliation and persuasion to eliminate discrimination in all the stated fields and to foster good
will and cooperation among all elements of the population of the city.
(9) To accept contributions from any person to assist in the effectuation of this chapter and to seek and
enlist the cooperation of private, charitable, religious, labor, civic and benevolent organizations for the
purposes of this chapter.
(10) To issue such publications and such results of investigation and research as in its judgment will tend to
promote good will and minimize or eliminate discrimination because of race, religion, color, sex,
disability, national origin or ancestry.
(11) To render each year to the city manager and to the city commission a full written report of all of its
activities and of its recommendations.
(12) To receive and accept federal funds to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and to enter into
agreements with any federal agency for such purpose.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-58. Creation of department.
There is hereby created a human relations department for the purpose of administering and enforcing the
provisions of this chapter or as hereafter amended.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-59. Position of director of human relations created; appointment, salary.
There is hereby created the position of director of human relations of the city to be appointed by and directly
responsible to the city manager. The human relations commission may submit recommendations to the city
manager of applicants for this position, but merit and fitness shall be the governing criteria in the selection of the
director of human relations.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-60. Duties, responsibilities, and authority of human relations director.
The director shall have the following duties, responsibilities, and authority. The administration of this chapter
shall be the responsibility of the director of the human relations department and his designated staff. The director
shall promulgate procedure to implement, expedite, and effectuate the provisions of this chapter. In addition to
any powers and responsibilities heretofore conferred in the director, the director shall have the power and
responsibility to:
(1) Seek to eliminate and prevent discrimination in employment because of race, sex, religion, age, color,
national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status, by employers, labor organizations, employment
agencies, or other persons, and to take other actions against discrimination because of race, sex, religion,
age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status, as provided herein;
(2) Effectuate the purposes of this chapter first by conference, conciliation, and persuasion so that persons
may be guaranteed their civil rights and good will fostered;
(3) Seek cooperation from, and upon request, make technical assistance available to all city government
departments and agencies;
(4) Receive, investigate, initiate and attempt to conciliate complaints alleging discrimination in
employment, housing and public accommodations because of race, sex, religion, age, color, national
origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status;
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(5) Pursue the goals of affirmative action implementation within municipal government and external to
municipal government through continued dialogue and technical assistance;
(6) In conducting an investigation, the director or his staff shall have access at all reasonable times to
premises, records, documents, and other evidence or possible sources of evidence, and may examine,
record, and copy such materials and take and record the testimony or statements of such persons as are
reasonably necessary for the furtherance of the investigation. In case of the refusal of any person to
comply with any subpoena issued by the local human relations commission, or to testify to any matter
regarding which such person may be lawfully questioned, the district court of Saline County may, upon
application of the local human relations department, order such person to comply with such subpoena
and to testify to the extent such person could be so compelled pursuant to the provisions of subsection
(2) of section 13-57 and state law;
(7) Request that the city attorney apply to the district court of Saline County for temporary or permanent
injunctive relief to enjoin violation of this chapter;
(8) Request that the city attorney apply to the district court of Saline County for enforcement of any
conciliation agreement by seeking specific performance of such agreement;
(9) Attend all meetings and serve as secretary of the human relations commission; provide necessary reports, such
as agenda, minutes, and schedules of commission meetings to the commission, to the governing body, and to
the city manager; advise the local news media of commission meetings and agenda.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Secs. 13-61--13-70. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. UNLAWFUL PRACTICES
Sec. 13-71. Unlawful employment practices.
(a) It shall be an unlawful employment practice:
(1) For an employer, because of the race, religion, age, color, sex, disability, national origin or ancestry
of any person to refuse to hire or employ such person to bar or discharge such person from
employment or to otherwise discriminate against such person in compensation or in terms,
conditions or privileges of employment; to limit, segregate, separate, classify or make any
distinction in regards to employees; or to follow any employment procedure or practice which, in
fact, results in discrimination, segregation or separation without a valid business necessity.
(2) For a labor organization, because of the race, religion, age, color, sex, disability, national origin or
ancestry of any person, to exclude or to expel from its membership such person or to discriminate in
any way against any of its members or against any employer or any person employed by an employer.
(3) For any employer, employment agency or labor organization to print or circulate or cause to be
printed or circulated any statement, advertisement or publication, or to use any form of application for
employment or membership or to make any inquiry in connection with prospective employment or
membership, which expresses, directly or indirectly, any limitation, specification or discrimination as
to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability, national origin or ancestry, or any intent to make any such
limitation, specification or discrimination, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification.
(4) For any employer, employment agency or labor organization to discharge, expel or otherwise
discriminate against any person because such person has opposed any practices or acts forbidden
under this chapter or because such person has filed a complaint, testified or assisted in any
proceeding under this chapter.
(5) For an employment agency to refuse to list and properly classify for employment or to refuse to
refer any person for employment or otherwise discriminate against any person because of such
person's race, religion, age, color, sex, disability, national origin or ancestry; or to comply with a
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request from an employer for a referral of applicants for employment if the request expresses, either
directly or indirectly, any limitation, specification or discrimination as to race, religion, color, sex,
disability, national origin or ancestry.
(6) For an employer, labor organization, employment agency, or school which provides, coordinates or
controls apprenticeship, on-the-job, or other training or retraining program, to maintain a practice of
discrimination, segregation or separation because of race, religion, age, color, sex, disability,
national origin or ancestry, in admission, hiring, assignments, upgrading, transfers, promotion,
layoff, dismissal, apprenticeship or other training or retraining program, or in any other terms,
conditions or privileges of employment, membership, apprenticeship or training; or to follow any
policy or procedure which, in fact, results in such practices without a valid business motive.
(7) For any person, whether an employer or an employee or not, to aid, abet, incite, compel or coerce
the doing of any of the acts forbidden under this chapter, or attempt to do so.
(8) For an employer, labor organization, employment agency or joint labor-management committee to:
a. Limit, segregate or classify a job applicant or employee in a way that adversely affects the
opportunities or status of such applicant or employee because of the disability of such
applicant or employee;
b. Participate in a contractual or other arrangement or relationship, including a relationship with
an employment or referral agency, labor union, an organization providing fringe benefits to an
employee or an organization providing training and apprenticeship programs that has the
effect of subjecting a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to the discrimination
prohibited by this chapter;
c. Utilize standards criteria, or methods of administration that have the effect of discrimination
on the basis of disability or that perpetuate the discrimination of others who are subject to
common administrative control;
d. Exclude or otherwise deny equal jobs or benefits to a qualified individual because of the
known disability of an individual with whom the qualified individual is known to have a
relationship or association;
e. Not make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of an
otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or employee, unless such
employer, labor organization, employment agency or joint labor-management committee can
demonstrate that the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the
business thereof;
f. Deny employment opportunities to a job applicant or employee who is an otherwise qualified
individual with a disability, if such denial is based on the need to make reasonable
accommodation to the physical or mental impairments of the employee or applicant;
g. Use qualification standards, employment tests or other selection criteria that screen out or tend
to screen out an individual with a disability or a class of individuals with disabilities unless
the standard, test or other selection criteria, as used, is shown to be job-related for the position
in question and is consistent with business necessity; or
h. Fail to select and administer tests concerning employment in the most effective manner to ensure
that, when such test is administered to a job applicant or employee who has a disability that
impairs sensory, manual or speaking skills, the test results accurately reflect the skills, aptitude or
whatever other factor of such applicant or employee that such test purports to measure, rather than
reflecting the impaired sensory, manual or speaking skills of such employee or applicant (except
where such skills are the factors that the test purports to measure).
(b) It shall not be an unlawful employment practice to fill vacancies in such way as to eliminate or reduce
imbalance with respect to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability, national origin or ancestry.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
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Sec. 13-72. Unlawful public accommodation practices.
It shall be an unlawful public accommodation practice:
(1) For any person, as defined herein being the owner, operator, lessee, manager, agent or employee of
any place of public accommodation to refuse, deny or make a distinction, directly or indirectly, in
offering its goods, services, facilities, and accommodations to any person as covered by this chapter
because of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin or ancestry, except where a
distinction because of sex is necessary because of the intrinsic nature of such accommodation.
(2) For any person, whether or not specifically enjoined from discriminating under any provisions of
this chapter, to aid, abet, incite, compel or coerce the doing of any of the acts forbidden under this
chapter, or to attempt to do so.
(3) For any person, to refuse, deny, make a distinction, directly or indirectly, or discriminate in any
way against persons because of the race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin or ancestry
of such persons in the full and equal use and enjoyment of the services, facilities, privileges and
advantages of any institution, department or agency of the State of Kansas or any political
subdivision or municipality thereof.
(4) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a religious organization, association or society, or any nonprofit
institution or organization operated, supervised, or controlled by or in conjunction with a religious
organization, association, or society, from limiting its offerings of goods, services, facilities, and
accommodations, to persons of the same religion, or from giving preference to such persons, provided
that such offerings above mentioned are not, in fact, offered for commercial purposes.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-73. Unlawful housing practices.
Those acts which are unlawful housing practices are set forth in article V of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Secs. 13-74--13-80. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
Sec. 13-81. Filing of complaint.
(a) Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an alleged unlawful act or practice may, personally or by an
attorney-at-law, make, sign and file with the commission a verified complaint in writing which shall state
the name and address of the person alleged to have committed the unlawful practice complained of, and
which shall set forth the particulars thereof and contain such other information as may be required by the
commission. The director or commission upon its own initiative, or the city attorney, may, in like
manner, make, sign and file such complaint.
(b) In the event a complaint is against the city or any of its officials or employees, the complaint will be
referred to the Kansas Commission on Civil Rights.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-82. Time for filing complaint.
Any complaint filed pursuant to this chapter, except as otherwise provided in the case of an alleged
discriminatory housing practice, must be so filed within six (6) months after the alleged unlawful act or
practice, unless the act complained of consists of a continuing pattern or practice of discrimination in which
event it will be from the last act of discrimination.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
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Sec. 13-83. Submission of a false, misleading or incomplete complaint, statement, response or
report.
Any person who knowingly and intentionally submits or files or causes to be submitted or filed, a false,
misleading, or incomplete complaint, statement, response or report with the commission, the director or any
of the department's personnel, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-84. Investigation by commission.
Whenever the commission has, in its own judgment, reason to believe that any person has engaged in a
practice in violation of this chapter, or has engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination, the commission
may conduct an investigation without filing a complaint and shall have the same powers during such
investigation as provided for in the investigation of complaints. The person to be investigated shall be
advised of the nature and scope of the investigation prior to its commencement. The purpose of the
investigation shall be to resolve any such problems promptly. In the event such problems cannot be resolved
within a reasonable time, the commission may issue a complaint whenever the investigation has revealed a
violation of this chapter has occurred. The information gathered in the course of the first investigation may
be used in processing the complaint.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-85. Conciliation.
(a) During the period beginning with the filing of such complaint and ending with the commencement of an
administrative hearing or a dismissal of the complaint, the director shall, to the extent feasible, engage in
conciliation with respect to such complaint.
(b) A conciliation agreement arising out of such conciliation shall be an agreement between the respondent
and the complainant, and shall be subject to approval by the director. Such agreements may include in
the provisions thereof any terms or condition which may be included in a final order of the commission.
(c) In a manner consistent with K.S.A. 44-1019(f)(1) and amendments thereto, each conciliation agreement
shall be made public unless the person aggrieved and respondent otherwise agree and the commission
determines that disclosure is not required to further the purposes of this article.
(d) Any of the parties to a conciliation agreement may apply to the Saline County District Court for specific
performance of any such agreement.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-86. Notice and investigation.
After the filing of any complaint by an aggrieved individual, by the commission, or by the city attorney,
the commission shall within ten (10) days after the filing of the complaint, serve a copy on each of the
parties alleged to have violated this chapter. The director shall then make, with the assistance of staff, a
prompt investigation of the alleged unlawful act or practice.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-87. Probable cause; conciliation; determination.
(a) Upon completion of the investigation, two (2) commissioners will be assigned by the chairperson to
determine, with the advice of the city prosecutor, whether probable cause exists based upon the
documented results of the investigation. If the two (2) commissioners are unable to agree on whether
probable cause exists, the city prosecutor shall determine the matter.
(b) If it is determined that no probable cause exists for crediting the allegations of the complaint, the director
within ten (10) business days from such determination, shall cause to be issued and served upon the
complainant and respondent written notice of such determination. The director shall then
administratively close the commission's complaint file.
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(c) If it is determined that probable cause exists for crediting the allegations for the complaint, the director
shall immediately endeavor to eliminate the unlawful act or practice complained of by conference and
conciliation. The complainant, respondent and commission shall have forty-five (45) days from the date
respondent is notified in writing of a finding of probable cause to enter into a conciliation agreement.
The members of the commission shall not disclose what has transpired in the course of such endeavors.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-88. Administrative hearing.
In case of failure to eliminate the unlawful act or practice complained of by conference and conciliation
within the time allowed under section 13-87(c), or in advance thereof, if in the judgment of the commission
circumstances so warrant, the commission shall commence a hearing in accordance with the provisions of the
Kansas administrative procedures act naming as parties the complainant and the person(s), named in such
complaint, hereinafter referred to as respondent. A copy of the notice of hearing shall be served on the
respondent. The municipal judge shall serve as the hearing officer.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-89. Subpoenas.
The complainant or respondent may apply to the director with a request that the commission issue subpoenas
for the attendance of any person or the production or examination of any books, records or documents
pertinent to the proceeding at the hearing. Upon such application the commission shall issue such subpoenas.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-90. Presentation of case.
The case in support of the complaint shall be presented before the hearing officer by the city attorney or city prosecutor,
or by private counsel of the complainant. Any endeavors at conciliation shall not be received in evidence.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-91. Order of hearing officer; affirmative action; notice of compliance.
(a) If the hearing officer finds a respondent has engaged in or is engaging in any unlawful employment
practice or unlawful discriminatory practice as defined in this chapter, the hearing officer shall render an
order requiring such respondent to cease and desist from such unlawful discriminatory practice and to
take such affirmative action, including but not limited to, the hiring reinstatement, or upgrading of
employees, with or without back pay, and the admission or restoration to membership in any respondent
labor organizations, the admission to and full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, and
accommodations offered by any respondent place of public accommodation denied in violation of this
chapter, as, in the judgment of the hearing officer, will effectuate the purposes of this chapter, including a
requirement for report of the manner of compliance. Such order may also include an award of
compensatory damages and damages for pain, suffering and humiliation which are incidental to the act of
discrimination, except that an award for such pain, suffering and humiliation shall in no event exceed the
sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00).
(b) The order of the hearing officer shall be deemed an order of the commission.
(c) The commission's order shall be subject to enforcement and review pursuant to K.S.A. 12-16,106 and
amendments thereto.
(d) Within fifteen (15) days after the hearing officer's order is served by the commission requiring or
prohibiting action by a respondent, the respondent shall notify the commission in writing of the manner
in which the respondent has complied with the order.
(e) In the case of an order with respect to a discriminatory practice that occurred in the course of a business
subject to a licensing or regulation by a state agency, the commission may, not later than thirty (30) days
after the respondent has complied with the order, or, if such order is judicially reviewed under
subparagraph (c) above, thirty (30) days after such order is in substance affirmed upon such review:
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(1) Send copies of the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and the order, to that agency; and
(2) Recommend to the agency appropriate disciplinary action, including, where appropriate, the
suspension or revocation of the license of the respondent.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-92. Dismissal of complaint.
If the hearing officer finds that a respondent has not engaged in an unlawful discriminatory practice, the
hearing officer shall render an order dismissing the complaint as to such respondent.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-93. Rules.
The commission is hereby authorized to adopt rules of practice to govern, expedite and effectuate the
foregoing procedure and its own actions thereunder.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Secs. 13-94--13-100. Reserved.
ARTICLE V. HOUSING
Sec. 13-101. Unlawful discriminatory housing practices.
Subject to the provisions of section 13-104 and amendments thereto, it shall be unlawful for any person:
(1) To refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, to fail to transmit a bona fide offer or
refuse to negotiate in good faith for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a
dwelling to any person because of race, religion, color, sex, disability, familial status, national
origin or ancestry.
(2) To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions or privileges of sale or rental of a
dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race,
religion, color, sex, disability, familial status, national origin or ancestry.
(3) To make, print, publish, disseminate or use, or cause to be made, printed, published, disseminated
or used, any notice, statement, advertisement or application, with respect to the sale or rental of a
dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, specification or discrimination based on race,
religion, color, sex, disability, familial status, national origin or ancestry, or an intention to make
any such preference, limitation, specification or discrimination.
(4) To represent to any person because of race, religion, color, sex, disability, familial status, national
origin or ancestry that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale or rental when such
dwelling is in fact so available.
(5) For profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representation
regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular
race, religion, color, sex, disability, familial status, national origin or ancestry.
(6) To deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing service, real
estate brokers' organization or other service, organization or facility relating to the business of
selling or renting a dwelling, or to discriminate against such person in the terms or conditions of
such access, membership or participation, because of race, religion, color, sex, disability, familial
status, national origin or ancestry.
(7) To discriminate against any person in such person's use or occupancy of a dwelling because of the
race, religion, color, sex, disability, familial status, national origin or ancestry of the people with
whom such person associates.
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(8) a. To discriminate in the sale or rental, or to otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any
buyer or renter because of a disability of:
1. That buyer or renter;
2. A person residing in or intending to reside in that dwelling after it is sold, rented or made
available; or
3. Any person associated with that buyer or renter.
b. To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions or privileges of sale or rental of a
dwelling or in the provision of services or facilities in connection with such dwelling because of
a disability of:
1. That person;
2. A person residing in or intending to reside in that dwelling after it is so sold, rented or
made available; or
3. Any person associated with that person.
c. For purposes of this subsection (8), discrimination includes:
1. A refusal to permit, at the expense of the person with a disability, reasonable modifications
of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by such person if such modifications may
be necessary to afford such person full enjoyment of the premises; except that, in the case
of a rental, the landlord may where it is reasonable to do so, condition permission for a
modification on the renter agreeing to restore the interior of the premises to the condition
that existed before the modification, reasonable wear and tear excepted;
2. A refusal to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices or services,
when such accommodations may be necessary to afford such person equal opportunity to
use and enjoy a dwelling; or
3. In connection with the design and construction of covered multifamily dwellings for first
occupancy on and after February 15, 1992, a failure to design and construct such
dwelling in such a manner that:
(i) The dwellings have at least one building entrance on an accessible route, unless it is
impractical to do so because of the terrain or unusual characteristics of the site.
(ii) With respect to dwellings with a building entrance on an accessible route:
(a) The public use and common use portions of such dwellings are readily accessible
to and usable by persons with disabilities;
(b) All the doors designed to allow passage into and within all premises within such
dwellings are sufficiently wide to allow passage by persons with disabilities who
are in wheelchairs; and
(c) All premises within such dwellings contain the following features of adaptive
design:
(1) An accessible route into and through the dwelling;
(2) Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats and other environmental
controls in accessible locations;
(3) Reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars; and
(4) Usable kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual in a wheelchair can
maneuver about the space.
d. Compliance with the appropriate requirements of the American national standard for buildings
and facilities providing accessibility and usability for physically handicapped people,
commonly cited as "ANSI A117.1", suffices to satisfy the requirements of subsection
(8)c.3.(ii)(c).
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e. As used in this subsection (8), "covered multifamily dwellings" means:
1. Buildings consisting of four (4) or more units if such buildings have one (1) or more
elevators; and
2. Ground floor units in other buildings consisting of four (4) or more units.
f. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to invalidate or limit any state law or ordinance that
requires dwellings to be designed and constructed in a manner that affords persons with
disabilities greater access than is required by this chapter.
g. Nothing in this subsection (8) requires that a dwelling be made available to an individual
whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or
whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92; Ord. No. 92-9519, § 2, 7-20-92)
Sec. 13-102. Real estate transactions.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person or other entity whose business includes engaging in real estate related
transactions to discriminate against any person making available such a transaction, or in the terms or
conditions of such a transaction, because of the race, religion, color, sex, disability, familial status,
national origin or ancestry of such person or of any person associated with such person in connection
with any real estate related transaction.
(b) As used in this section, "real estate related transaction" means any of the following:
(1) The making or purchasing of loans or providing other financial assistance:
a. For purchasing, constructing, improving, repairing or maintaining a dwelling; or
b. Secured by residential real estate.
(2) The selling, brokering or appraising of residential real property.
(c) Nothing in this section prohibits a person engaged in the business of furnishing appraisals of real
property to take into consideration factors other than race, religion, color, sex, disability, familial status,
national origin or ancestry.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-103. Intimidation, interference.
It shall be unlawful to coerce, intimidate, threaten or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment
of, or on account of such person's having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of such person's having aided
or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by section 13-
101 or 13-102 and amendments thereto.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-104. Limitations.
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a religious organization, association or society, or any nonprofit
institution or organization operated, supervised or controlled by or in conjunction with a religious
organization, association or society, from limiting the sale, rental or occupancy of dwellings which it
owns or operates for other than a commercial purpose to persons of the same religion, or from giving
preference to such persons, unless membership in such religion is restricted on account of race, color,
national origin or ancestry. Nor shall anything in this chapter prohibit a nonprofit private club in fact not
open to the public, which as an incident to its primary purpose or purposes provides lodgings which it
owns or operates for other than a commercial purpose, from limiting the rental or occupancy of such
lodgings to its members or from giving preference to its members.
(b) Nothing in this chapter, other than the prohibitions against discriminatory advertising as provided in
subparagraph (3) of section 13-101, and amendments thereto, shall apply to:
(1) The sale or rental of any single-family house by an owner, provided the following conditions are met:
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a. The owner does not own or have any interest in more than three (3) single-family houses at
any one (1) time; and
b. The house is sold or rented without the use of a real estate broker, agent or salesperson or the
facilities of any person in the business of selling or renting dwellings. If the owner selling the
house does not reside in it at the time of the sale or was not the most recent resident of the
house prior to such sale, the exemption in this subsection applies to only one (1) such sale in
any twenty-four-month period; or
(2) Rooms or units in buildings containing living quarters occupied or intended to be occupied by no
more than four (4) families living independently of each other, if the owner actually maintains and
occupies one (1) of such living quarters as the owner's residence.
(c) (1) Nothing in this chapter limits the applicability of any reasonable local, state or federal restrictions
regarding the maximum number of occupants permitted to occupy a dwelling. Nor does any
provision in this chapter regarding familial status apply with respect to housing for older persons.
(2) As used in this subsection "housing for older persons" means housing:
a. Provided under any state or federal program that the Secretary of the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development determines is specifically designed and
operated to assist elderly persons (as defined in the state or federal program); or
b. Intended for, and solely occupied by, persons sixty-two (62) years of age or older; or
c. Intended and operated for occupancy by at least one person fifty-five (55) years of age or
older per unit. In determining whether housing qualifies as housing for older persons under
this subsection the following factors must also be present:
(i) The existence of significant facilities and services specifically designed to meet the
physical or social needs of older persons, or if the provision of such facilities and services
is not practicable, that such housing is necessary to provide important housing
opportunities for older persons; and
(ii) That at least eighty (80) percent of the units are occupied by at least one person fifty-five
(55) years of age or older per unit; and
(iii) The publication of, and adherence to, policies and procedures which demonstrate an intent by
the owner or manager to provide housing for persons fifty-five (55) years of age or older.
(3) Housing shall not fail to meet the requirements for housing for older persons by reason of:
a. Persons residing in such housing as of the date of enactment of this act who do not meet the
age requirements of subsections (c)(2)b. or c.; provided, that new occupants of such housing
meet the age requirements of sections (c)(2)b. or c.; or
b. Unoccupied units; provided, that such units are reserved for occupancy by persons who meet
the age requirements of subsections (c)(2)b. or c.
(d) Nothing in this chapter prohibits conduct against a person because such person has been convicted
two (2) or more times by any court of competent jurisdiction of the illegal manufacture or
distribution of a controlled substance as defined in section 102 of the federal controlled substances
act (21 U.S.C. 802).
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92; Ord. No. 92-9519, § 3, 7-20-92; Ord. No. 92-9535, § 1, 9-21-92)
Sec. 13-105. Administration.
The authority and responsibility for administering this article shall be in the commission. The complaint
procedure set forth in article IV of this chapter shall apply to complaints filed under this article, except to the
extent rights of the parties and the applicable procedures are more specifically addressed herein.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
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Sec. 13-106. Complaints.
(a) Any person aggrieved may file a verified complaint with the commission. Such complaints shall be in
writing, shall state the facts upon which the allegations of a discriminatory housing practice are based
and shall contain such other information and be in such form as the commission may require. Complaints
must be filed within one (1) year after the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred, but may be
reasonably and fairly amended at any time. The commission upon its own initiative or the city attorney
may, in like manner, make, sign and file such complaint.
(b) Upon receipt of any such complaint the commission shall serve notice upon the aggrieved person
acknowledging such filing and advising the aggrieved person of the time limits and choice of forums
provided under this article. Within ten (10) days after the filing of the complaint the director shall serve on
the respondent a notice identifying the alleged discriminatory housing practice and advising the respondent
of respondent's procedural rights and obligations under this article, together with a copy of the original
complaint. Service of the notice shall be made in the manner prescribed by the code of civil procedure.
(c) A respondent may file an answer to the complaint with the commission no later than ten (10) days after
service of the notice of the complaint.
(d) A person who is not named as a respondent in a complaint, but who is identified as a respondent in the
course of investigation, may be joined as an additional or substitute respondent upon written notice,
under subsections (a) and (b), to such person from the commission.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-107. Conciliation.
(a) During the period beginning with the filing of such complaint and ending with the commencement of an
administrative hearing or a dismissal of the complaint, the director shall, to the extent feasible, engage in
conciliation with respect to such complaint.
(b) A conciliation agreement arising out of such conciliation shall be an agreement between the respondent
and the complainant, and shall be subject to approval by the director. Such agreements may include in
the provisions thereof any terms or condition which may be included in a final order of the commission.
(c) In a manner consistent with K.S.A. 44-1019(f)(1) and amendments thereto, each conciliation agreement
shall be made public unless the person aggrieved and respondent otherwise agree and the commission
determines that disclosure is not required to further the purposes of this article.
(d) Any of the parties to a conciliation agreement may apply to the Saline County District Court for specific
performance of any such agreement.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-108. Investigation.
After the commission assumes jurisdiction of a complaint, the commission shall within thirty (30) days after
receipt of the complaint commence an investigation thereof, and complete such investigation, including
conciliation, within one hundred (100) days after the filing of the complaint, unless it is impracticable to do
so. If the commission is unable to complete the investigation within one hundred (100) days, the commission
shall inform the parties in writing of the reasons for not doing so.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-109. Prompt judicial action.
If the commission concludes at any time following the filing of a complaint that prompt judicial action is
necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the commission may bring a civil action in the district court
of Saline County, for appropriate temporary or preliminary relief pending final disposition of the complaint
under this section. Any temporary restraining order or other order granting preliminary or temporary relief shall
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be issued in accordance with the rules of civil procedure. The commencement of a civil action under this
subsection does not affect the initiation or continuation of administrative proceedings under this article.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-109.1. Final administrative disposition.
The commission shall make final administrative disposition within one (1) year after the filing of the
complaint unless it is impracticable to do so. If the commission is unable to make final administrative
disposition of the complaint within one (1) year of the date of filing, the commission shall inform the parties
in writing of the reasons for not doing so.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-110. Probable cause, conciliation.
(a) Upon completion of the investigation, two (2) commissioners will be assigned by the chairperson to
determine, with the advice of the city prosecutor, whether probable cause exists based upon the
documented results of the investigation. If the two (2) commissioners are unable to agree on whether
probable cause exists, the city prosecutor shall determine the matter.
(b) If it is determined that no probable cause exists for crediting the allegations of the complaint, the
director, within ten (10) business days from such determination, shall cause to be issued and served upon
the complainant and respondent written notice of such determination. The director shall then
administratively close the commission's complaint file.
(c) If it is determined that probable cause exists for crediting the allegations of the complaint, the
commission shall serve written notice of such determination on the person aggrieved. The commission
shall proceed to try to eliminate or correct the alleged discriminatory housing practice by informal
methods of conference, conciliation and persuasion which shall be held, insofar as possible
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-111. Conciliation failure.
If the commission is unable to resolve the alleged unlawful discriminatory housing practice, it shall notify
the parties in writing that conciliation efforts have failed.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-112. Election for civil action.
(a) After the commission has issued a notice of conciliation failure pursuant to section 13-111 of this article,
the complainant, the respondent, or the commission may elect to have the claims and issues asserted in
the reasonable grounds determination decided in a civil action commenced and maintained by the
commission.
(1) An election for a civil action under this subsection shall be made no later than twenty (20) days
after an electing complainant or respondent receives the notice of conciliation failure, or if the
commission makes the election, not more than twenty (20) days after the notice of conciliation
failure is issued. A complainant or respondent who makes an election for a civil action pursuant to
this subsection shall give notice to the commission. If the commission makes an election, it shall
notify all complainants and respondents of the election.
(2) If an election is made under this subsection, no later than sixty (60) days after the election is made
the commission shall commence a civil action in the federal district court in its own name on behalf
of the complainant. In such an action, the commission shall be represented by an attorney employed
by the commission.
(b) In a civil action brought under this section, the rights and remedies of the parties shall be determined by
applicable federal law. The relief that may be granted in such a civil action shall include at least actual
and punitive damages, injunctive and equitable relief as provided by applicable federal law.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92; Ord. No. 92-9519, § 4, 7-20-92)
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Sec. 13-113. Administrative hearing.
If the commission is unable to eliminate or correct the alleged discriminatory housing practice by informal
methods of conference, conciliation and persuasion, and if an election for a civil action is not made pursuant
to section 13-112, a hearing shall be held before a hearing officer in the manner provided in section 13-87
through 13-89 and the amendments thereto, for holding hearings under this chapter. In any such hearing, the
burden of proof shall be on the complainant.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-114. Order of hearing officer; affirmative action; notice of compliance.
(a) If the hearing officer shall find that a respondent has engaged in or is engaging in any discriminatory
housing practice, the hearing officer shall render an order requiring the respondent to cease and desist
from such discriminatory housing practice, and such order may direct a respondent to take such
affirmative action as the hearing officer deems necessary to effectuate the intent and purposes of this
article, including, but not limited to, the selling or renting of specified real property and the lending of
money for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, repair or maintenance of real property. Such order
may also include an award of compensatory damages and of damages for pain, suffering and humiliation
which are incidental to the act of discrimination, except that an award for such pain, suffering and
humiliation shall in no event exceed the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00). Such order may also,
to vindicate the public interest, assess a civil penalty against the respondent:
(1) In an amount not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), if the respondent has not been
adjudged to have committed any prior discriminatory housing practice;
(2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (a)(4), in an amount not exceeding twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000.00), if the respondent has been adjudged to have committed one other
discriminatory housing practice during the five-year period ending on the date of the filing of the
complaint;
(3) Subject to the provisions of subsection (a)(4), in an amount not exceeding fifty thousand dollars
($50,000.00), if the respondent has been adjudged to have committed two (2) or more
discriminatory housing practices during the seven-year period ending on the date of the filing of the
complaint; and
(4) If the acts constituting the discriminatory housing practice that is the object of the complaint are
committed by the same natural person who has been previously adjudged to have committed acts
constituting a discriminatory housing practice in the amounts provided by subsections (a)(2) and
(a)(3) without regard to the period of time within which any subsequent discriminatory housing
practice occurred.
Such civil penalties shall be paid into the city treasury to the credit of the city general fund.
(b) The order of the hearing officer shall be deemed an order of the commission.
(c) The commission's order shall be subject to enforcement and review pursuant to K.S.A. 12-16,106 and
amendments thereto.
(d) Within fifteen (15) days after the hearing officer's order is served by the commission requiring or
prohibiting action by a respondent, the respondent shall notify the commission in writing of the manner
in which the respondent has complied with the order.
(e) In the case of an order with respect to a discriminatory housing practice that occurred in the course of a
business subject to a licensing or regulation by a state agency, the commission may, not later than thirty
(30) days after the respondent has complied with the order, or, if such order is judicially reviewed under
subparagraph (c) above, thirty (30) days after such order is in substance affirmed upon such review:
(1) Send copies of the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and the order, to that agency; and
(2) Recommend to the agency appropriate disciplinary action, including, where appropriate, the
suspension or revocation of the license of the respondent.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92; Ord. No. 92-9519, § 5, 7-20-92)
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Sec. 13-115. Dismissal of complaint.
If the hearing officer finds that a respondent has not engaged in an unlawful discriminatory housing practice,
the hearing officer shall render an order dismissing the complaint as to such respondent.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec 13-116. Rules.
The commission is hereby authorized to adopt rules of practice to govern, expedite and effectuate the
foregoing procedure and its own actions thereunder.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Secs. 13-117--13-130. Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. PUBLIC CONTRACTS
Sec. 13-131. Required contract provisions.
(a) Every contract for or on behalf of the city or any agency thereof, for construction, alteration or repair of
any public building or public work or for the acquisition of materials, equipment, supplies, or services,
shall contain provisions by which the contractor and any subcontractors agree that:
(1) The contractor and subcontractor shall observe the provisions of this chapter and shall not discriminate
against any person in the performance of work under the present contract because of race, sex, religion,
age, color, national origin, ancestry or disability.
(2) In all solicitations, or advertisements for employees, the contractor shall include the phrase equal
opportunity employer, or a similar phrase to be approved by the director.
(b) In any contract entered into by the city or any of its agencies or departments, there shall be included a
provision that during the performance of the contract, the contractor will not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment in the performance of the contract and every contractor shall
include similar provisions in all subcontracts under such person's contract with the city.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-132. Affirmative action by contractors required.
(a) Any contractor entering into a contract with the city and such person's subcontractor shall take affirmative
action to insure that employees are treated equally without regard to their race, sex, religion, age, color,
national origin, ancestry or disability. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to, the
following: Employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruiting or recruitment, advertising, layoff or
termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
The contractor and subcontractor shall agree to post, in conspicuous places available to employees and
applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the director setting forth provisions of this article. The
contractor and such person's subcontractors shall provide all affirmative action information and necessary
documents to implement the compliance with the requirements of all federal, state and local laws and
ordinances.
(b) It shall be no excuse that the employer has a collective bargaining agreement with any union providing for
exclusive referral or approval systems. The failure of the contractor or subcontractors to comply with the
requirements of this article shall be grounds for cancellation, termination, or suspension of the contract, in whole
or in part, by the board of commissioners with the contractor or subcontractors until satisfactory proof with
intent to comply will be submitted to and accepted by the board of commissioners.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-133. Affirmative action plans.
Every contractor and subcontractor prior to entering into a contract with the city shall submit to the director of
human relations an acceptable written affirmative action plan which shall:
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(1) Identify areas of employment, employment policies, and employment practices which require
action by the contractor or subcontractor to assure equal employment opportunity;
(2) Analyze these areas, policies and practices to determine what actions by said contractor or
subcontractor will be most effective;
(3) Establish a plan with goals and timetables designed to achieve equal employment opportunity; and
(4) Include provisions for implementation, monitoring, and periodic evaluation in order to insure that it
continues to be a valid plan.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-134. Exemptions.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to:
(1) Contractors or suppliers who would not be considered as an "employer" as defined in section 13-2;
(2) Contracts and subcontracts not exceeding twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00); and
(3) Call type or purchase order agreements which do not exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00)
in total per calendar year; provided, vendors, contractors and suppliers who will supply or expect to
supply the city with goods or services exceeding twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) during the
subsequent calendar year not be exempt from the requirements of this article;
provided, the above exemptions shall not conflict with applicable state or federal laws.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Secs. 13-135--13-140. Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CARRYING OUT THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO
THE PRINCIPLE OF NONDISCRIMINATION IN CITY EMPLOYMENT
Sec. 13-141. Definitions.
The words and phrases defined in the following sections, when used in this article, shall have the meanings
indicated:
Directors means the director of personnel and the director of human relations.
Minority as defined by the federal EEOC are members of racial or ethnic groups which have encountered, or
now encounter, employment or other discrimination in our society because of such group membership or
affiliations. Ethnic categories as defined by federal EEOC are:
(1) The category "white" should include persons of Indo-European descent, including Pakistani and East Indian.
(2) The category "black" should include persons of African descent as well as those identified as Jamaican,
Trinidadian and West Indian.
(3) The category "Spanish Surnamed" should include persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central, South
or Latin American or Spanish descent.
(4) The category "American Indian" or "Alaskan Native" should include persons having origin in any of the
"original peoples" of North America, and who maintain cultural identification through tribal affiliation.
(5) The category "Asian American" or "Pacific Islander" should include persons having origins in any of the
"original peoples" of the Far East, the Indian subcontinent or the Pacific Islands. This area includes China,
India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippine Islands and Samoa.
Program means the affirmative action program.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
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Secs. 13-142--13-144. Reserved.
Sec. 13-145. Administration.
The administration of this article shall be the responsibility of the city manager.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-146. Selection standards.
(a) The directors will cause a review of all job specifications to assure that requirements contained therein
are job related and do not present unreasonable barriers for entry by minority, female or disabled
applicants.
(b) The directors will cause a review of all written examinations administered to assure that they do not have
a discriminatory effect on minority, female or disabled applicants.
(c) As new classifications are established, or new selection standards utilized, the directors will review each
standard to assure its nondiscriminatory nature.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-147. Recruiting and advertising.
(a) In order to insure nondiscrimination in employment opportunities, the director of personnel shall
promptly notify the director of human relations of any vacancy to be filled. The director of human
relations shall, upon receiving any job vacancy listing, promptly post notice of such in public locations in
at least three (3) places throughout the city. The director of personnel shall be responsible for seeing that
an advertisement is given publication in at least one (1) and not more than three (3) periodical news
agencies with general circulation in the city. The city shall be responsible for the payment of all
advertising costs. No person shall be employed to fill any vacancy, except in the semiskilled and laborer-
type categories, within ten (10) days after the vacancy is listed with the director of human relations,
unless in the opinion of the city manager, an emergency exists. Vacancies in the semiskilled and laborer-
type categories may be filled after publication of the vacancy. All applications for employment shall be
filled with the director of personnel.
(b) Recruiting efforts shall be directed toward educational institutions having minority and/or female or
disabled enrollment.
(c) Communications and referral relationships to be established and maintained with groups and
organizations likely to yield minority, female or disabled applicants.
(d) Advertising for applicants shall be done in the manner most likely to reflect the city's affirmative desire
to attract minority, female and disabled applicants.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-148. Affirmative management.
(a) It shall be unlawful for the head of any department, official agent, or employee of the city or of any
department thereof acting for or on behalf of said city in any manner involving employment by the city,
to discriminate against any person otherwise qualified in employment or in tenure, terms or conditions of
employment, or to discriminate in promotion or increase in compensation; or to publish offers of or to
offer employment based upon such discrimination; or to adopt or enforce any rule or employment policy
which discriminates between employees or prospective employees; or to seek information relating to age,
race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry or disability from any person or employee, as a
condition of employment, tenure, terms or in connection with conditions of employment, promotion or
increase in compensation unless such information is demonstrably valid as being as essential
qualification, or to discriminate in the selection of personnel for training.
(b) The directors will work closely with each department head in the following areas:
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(1) Classification plan. Analyze and restructure where justified to provide maximum opportunity for
applicants to qualify for employment, as well as, for employees to advance.
(2) Staff orientation. Initiate programs to assure that all personnel responsible for selection and
supervision are award of and provided with training to develop skill in implementing the
affirmative action program.
(3) Identify areas for concentrated efforts. The directors shall develop statistical information relative to
the utilization of minorities, females and disabled in all departments of the city, identify areas of
deficiency, and develop goals and methods for correcting such deficiencies.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-149. Evaluation.
(a) There is hereby established an affirmative action evaluation committee composed of the city manager or his
designee, the director of personnel, the director of human relations and other department heads as the city
manager may deem appropriate. The city manager or his designee shall serve as chairman of the
committee.
(b) The committee shall advise the department heads on implementation procedures, identification of areas
for concentrated efforts, and aid in other matters related to implementation of the program.
(c) The committee shall meet not less than quarterly to review overall progress on implementation of the
program. They shall make any modifications as may be necessary to assure maximum, effective
implementation of the program.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-150. Training for upward mobility.
The city manager will take measures to assure that maximum opportunity is afforded to minorities, women
and disabled for entry into training or educational programs which will enhance their employment for
upward mobility potential.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-151. Reports.
The city manager will submit an annual report to the board of commissioners on the status of the affirmative
action program.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, § 1, 2-3-92)
Secs. 13-152--13-160. Reserved.
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CHAPTER 14 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION3
Art. I. In General, §§ 14-1--14-16
Art. II. Firemen's Relief Association, §§ 14-17--14-40
Art. III. Fire Prevention Code, §§ 14-41--14-67
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 14-41--14-50
Div. 2. Fireworks, §§ 14-51--14-65
Div. 3. Open Burns, §§ 14-66, 14-67
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 14-1. Contracts for fire protection for property outside the city limits.
Pursuant to K.S.A. 80-1502, the city may enter into a fire protection contract with any county, township or
individual or group of individuals, firm or corporation whose property is situated outside the city limits, to furnish
firefighting service. A fire protection contract shall be made by ordinance and shall be assignable only upon prior
written approval of the city manager.
(Code 1966, § 12-1; Ord. No. 83-8984, § 1, 12-19-83; Ord. No. 94-9622, § 1, 2-7-94)
Sec. 14-2. Calculation of charges.
The annual charge for fire protection furnished by the city under a fire protection agreement shall be payable in
advance and shall equal one hundred twenty-five (125) percent of the mill levy required to provide fire protection
service within the limits of the city for the year in which the contract is executed or renewed, multiplied by the
most recently available assessed valuation of the property (including land, improvements and personal property)
for which fire protection is to be furnished; subject, however, to a maximum annual charge for any one (1) tract of
property in one (1) ownership of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00).
(Ord. No. 94-9622, § 2, 2-7-94)
Sec. 14-3. Initial term.
Regardless of the commencement date of any fire protection contract, the initial term of the contract shall end the
next following December 31st. The charge for the initial term of the contract shall be calculated according to
section 14-2 above and shall be prorated on the basis of the number of months included in the initial term.
(Ord. No. 94-9622, § 2, 2-7-94)
Sec. 14-4. Renewal.
A fire protection contract shall renew on a calendar year-to-year basis if the annual charge prescribed in section
14-2 above, as it now provides or as it may be amended, is paid to and accepted by the city no later than the
December 31st immediately prior to the renewal term.
(Ord. No. 94-9622, § 2, 2-7-94)
Sec. 14-5. Termination.
A fire protection contract shall be subject to termination at any time that, upon the recommendation of the fire
chief, the governing body finds it contrary to the public interest for the city to continue to provide fire protection
service under the contract.
Annexation of the real estate covered by a fire protection contract shall terminate the
contract. Upon termination of a fire protection contract,
the city shall pay to the property owner a prorated refund
based upon the number of months remaining in the term of the contract.
(Ord. No. 94-9622, § 2, 2-7-94)
3 Cross references: Buildings and structural appurtenances, Ch. 8; removal of wires, turning off current in case of fire, § 8-82; false fire alarms, § 25-84;
burning of garbage, § 34-32; payment upon retirement to certain members of the fire department, App. A, Charter ord. no. 15. State law references: Fire
protection, K.S.A. Ch. 31.
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Sec. 14-6. Vehicle Rescue Service fee.
The non-resident driver of a motor vehicle involved in a vehicular accident in Saline County requiring rescue
services by the Salina Fire Department shall be charged a service fee according to a fee schedule adopted by
resolution of the governing body; provided, however, the service fee shall not be subject to payment by uninsured
or underinsured motorist coverage held by any party involved in the accident. The City Manager is authorized to
establish administrative procedures necessary to carry out the intent of this ordinance.
For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) Non-resident driver shall mean the driver of a motor vehicle who (a) is not a resident of Saline
County, Kansas; and (b) is not the owner of real estate located in Saline County, Kansas.
(2) Rescue services shall mean vehicle extrication, scene stabilization, patient treatment, and Incident
Command operations.
(Ord. No. 08-10437, § 1, 2-11-08)
Sec. 14-7--14-16. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. FIREMEN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION4
Sec. 14-17. Composition.
The Firemen's Relief Association of Salina shall be composed of all regularly paid members of the fire
department.
(Code 1966, § 12-38)
Sec. 14-18. Officers specified.
The officers of the firemen's relief association shall consist of a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer
and a board of directors which shall consist of the president, vice-president, secretary and two (2) members, to be
selected as provided by the bylaws of the firemen's relief association.
(Code 1966, § 12-39)
Sec. 14-19. Bylaws, regulations authorized.
The fireman's relief association shall adopt such bylaws, rules and regulations as it may deem advisable in carrying out
and promoting the objects of the association, not inconsistent with this article or the laws of the state.
(Code 1966, § 12-41)
Sec. 14-20. Records.
The secretary shall keep a complete record of the transactions of the association, which shall at all times be
subject to inspection by the board of commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 12-42)
Sec. 14-21. Custody of funds; bond of treasurer.
The treasurer of the firemen's relief association shall at all times be the custodian of all funds belonging to the
association, and he shall give bond for the safekeeping of such funds and for faithful performance in such sum
with such sureties as may be approved by the board of commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 12-43)
Sec. 14-22. Procedure for disbursements.
The firemen's relief association shall, through the president, vice-president and secretary of the association, present
to the board of directors of the association, in writing, a statement of any disbursements that they desire to make, and
if the same is approved by the board of directors, the amount so approved shall be allowed by the firemen's relief
4 Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2; boards and commissions generally, § 2-136 et seq. State law references: Firemen's relief fund, K.S.A. 40-1701.
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association of the use and purposes of the relief fund. In all cases involving expenditures or payments in an amount
of five hundred dollars ($500.00) or more prior certification shall be obtained from the city attorney that such
expenditure or payment complies with K.S.A. Chapter 40, Article 17.
(Code 1966, § 12-44)
Sec. 14-23. Statutory limitation on use of funds.
All moneys received by the treasurer of the firemen's relief association for firemen's relief shall be set apart and
used by the firemen's relief association solely and entirely for the objects and purposes set forth in this article and
as set forth in K.S.A. Chapter 40, Article 17, and shall be paid to and distributed by the firemen's relief association
under such provisions as shall be made by the board of commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 12-45)
Sec. 14-24. Investments.
The officers of the firemen's relief association may invest any amount not exceeding ninety (90) percent of all such
moneys, in purchasing bonds of the city; provided, that if the bonds of the city are not obtainable, United States
government bonds may be purchased or any municipal bond of this state may be purchased; provided further, that
such relief funds are used to purchase bonds where the bonded indebtedness of the municipality does not exceed
fifteen (15) percent of its assessed valuation as shown by the last assessment preceding such investment. Such
purchase must be approved by the board of commissioners of the city; provided, that it shall be the duty of the city
attorney to examine all such bonds as to the validity and report thereon in writing to the board of commissioners and
the firemen's relief association and no bonds shall be purchased by said firemen's relief association until they have
been approved and found valid by the city attorney.
(Code 1966, § 12-46)
Sec. 14-25. Funds to be held in trust; purpose for which used; loans to city.
All moneys collected and received by the firemen's relief association shall be held in trust and used as a fund for relief
of any member of the fire department when injured or physically disabled in or by reason of the discharge of his duties
as such, and for the relief or in payment of gratuities to the widow or those dependent on any member of such fire
department who may be killed in the discharge of his duties as fireman, or who may die from the effects of injuries so
received or from disease contracted by reason of his duties as such, and for the payment of the necessary funeral
expense of any member of such fire department when killed in the discharge of his duties as fireman, or in the case of
death resulting from injuries so received or disease contracted by reason of his duties as such, or for the further
purpose of paying a pension to members who are unfit for service for having served for a period of not less than
twenty (20) years on the department,
such pension not to exceed in amount one-half of the monthly salary at the date
of retirement, or for the purchase of insurance which would provide for any and all of the foregoing purposes for
which such fund is authorized; provided however, that the firemen's relief association is hereby authorized to lend part
or all of such funds to the city to be used by the city in the improvement of its fire department and equipment thereof
and the city is hereby authorized to borrow the same and issue to the treasurer of the firemen's relief association its
warrant therefore bearing interest payable semiannually at a rate of not to exceed six (6) percent per annum.
(Code 1966, § 12-47)
Sec. 14-26. Limitations on insurance.
The firemen's relief association may provide insurance as provided in section 14-25, subject to the following limitations:
(1) Policies must be purchased, owned and held by the firemen's relief association.
(2) Policies must name the firemen's relief association as beneficiary and must not obtain a provision which would
permit the assured to change the beneficiary;
(3) Life insurance must be term insurance only; and
(4) Policies must be limited to cover only accidental injuries or disease suffered or contracted, or death resulting
there from, by reason of duties as a member of the fire department; provided, however, that it will be
permissible for the association to purchase policies giving twenty-four (24) hour coverage by requiring
individual members to pay the additional cost over the limited coverage, which additional cost is hereby
determined to be fifteen (15) percent of the total premium on the policy.
(Code 1966, § 1, 2-48)
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Sec. 14-27. Double benefits prohibited.
No person having been a regularly paid member of the fire department shall be entitled to receive benefits in the
form of relief and pensions at the same time and such double benefits are hereby prohibited.
(Code 1966, § 12-49)
Secs. 14-28--14-40. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. FIRE PREVENTION CODE
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 14-41. International Fire Code adopted.
There is hereby incorporated by reference for the purpose of prescribing regulations concerning conditions hazardous
to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosion within the corporate limits of the City of Salina,
Kansas, that certain code known as the International Fire Code, edition of 2006, prepared and published in a book form
by the International Code Council including Appendix Chapters B, C, D, E, F and G, save and except such portions are
hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by this article. The same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set
out at length herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect. No fewer than three (3) copies of such
publication shall be marked or stamped “Official Copy as adopted by Ordinance No. 10-10558”, and shall be attached
to a copy of this ordinance and filed with the city clerk and open for inspection and available to the public at all
reasonable hours. All administrative departments of the city charged with enforcement of this code shall be supplied, at
the cost of the city, such number of official copies, similarly marked, as may be deemed expedient.
(Code 1966; Ord. 89-9327; Ord. 94-9621; Ord. 98-9856, § 1, 2-2-98; Ord. 04-10209, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
State law references: Authority to incorporate standard codes by reference, K.S.A. 12-3009 et seq.
Sec. 14-42. Enforcement.
The Fire Chief, or his authorized representative, is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all provisions of
the International Fire Code as adopted herein and as amended.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Former 14-42 through 14-42.4 provided local amendments to the IFC.
Sec. 14-43. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in the fire code adopted in this article, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
a. Whenever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the International Fire Code, it shall mean the corporate limits
of the City of Salina, Kansas.
b. Whenever the term "code official" is used in the International Fire Code, it shall mean the Fire Chief of
the Salina Fire Department or his designee.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Former 14-43 through 14-43.2 provided local amendments to the IFC.
Sec. 14-44. Fire Code Amendments.
The following amendments repeal and reenact or add sections of the fire code adopted in this article for the
purpose of consistency with specific past practices.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Editor’s Notes: Former 14-44 provided local amendments to the IFC.
Sec. 14-45. Amendment to Section 101.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the fire code of the City of Salina, hereinafter referred to as "this Code."
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 14-45.1. Amendment to Section 101.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 101.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
This code establishes regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes, premises and safeguards regarding:
1. The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices;
2. Conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises;
3. Fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation;
4. Matters related to the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression or alarm systems.
The provisions of this code shall supplement any and all laws relating to fire safety and shall apply to all
persons without restriction, unless specifically exempted.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-45.2. Amendment to Section 102.4 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 102.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
102.4 Application of other codes. The design and construction of new structures shall comply with this
Code, and other codes as applicable, and any alterations, additions, changes in use or changes in
structures required by this code, which are within the scope of the International Building Code, shall be
made in accordance therewith.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-45.3. Amendment to Section 102.6 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 102.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
102.6 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that
are listed in Chapter 45 and such codes when specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered part of
the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur
between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
Exceptions:
1. Each reference to the International Electric Code shall mean the National Electric Code.
2. Each reference to the International Mechanical Code shall mean the Uniform Mechanical Code.
3. Each reference to the International Plumbing Code shall mean the Uniform Plumbing Code.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-45.4. Amendment to Section 103.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 103.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
103.1 General. Under the Fire Chief’s directions, the fire department is authorized to enforce all ordinances
of the jurisdiction pertaining to:
1. The prevention of fires,
2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fire,
3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials,
4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire-
extinguishment equipment,
5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes,
6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land and in buildings, structures
and other property, including those under construction,
7. The maintenance of means of egress,
8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous
materials, and
9. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of explosions.
For authority related to control and investigation of emergency scenes, see Section 104.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 14-45.5. Amendment to Section 105.1.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 105.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
105.1.1 Permits required. Permits required by this code shall be obtained from the appropriate City of Salina
Department (Planning, Zoning, Building Services, or Fire Department). Permit fees, if any, shall be paid prior to
issuance of the permit. Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be
readily available for inspection by the designated code official.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-45.6. Amendment to Section 106.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 106.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
106.2 Inspections. The fire code official is authorized to conduct such inspections as are deemed necessary to
determine the extent of compliance with the provisions of this code and to approve reports of inspection by approved
agencies or individuals. All reports of such inspections shall be prepared and submitted in writing for review and
approval. Inspection reports shall be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible
individual. The fire code official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon
unusual, detailed or complex technical issues subject to the approval of the governing body.
106.2.1 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the permit holder or his duly authorized agent to notify the fire
code official when work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and
means for inspections of such work that are required by this Code.
106.2.2 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without
first obtaining the approval of the fire code official. The fire code official, upon notification, shall make the requested
inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or notify the
permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this Code. Any portions of work that do not
comply with this Code shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the
fire code official.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-45.7. Amendment to Section 108.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 108.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
108.1 General. The Building Advisory Board shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations
made by the fire official relative to the application and interpretation of this code. See Article II, Chapter 8 of Salina
Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-45.8. Amendment to Section 109.2.3 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 109.2.3.1 is hereby added to read as follows:]
109.2.3.1 Citations. It is the intent of this department to achieve compliance by the traditional means of
inspection, notification, granting of reasonable time to comply and re-inspection. After all reasonable means to
gain compliance have failed, or when a condition exists that causes an immediate and/or extreme threat to life,
property or safety from fire or explosion, the fire chief and fire officers who have the discretionary duty to enforce
a code or ordinance may issue a notice to appear (citation) for the violation. Citations shall be issued only by
qualified personnel as designated by the Fire Chief.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-45.9. Amendment to Section 109.3 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 109.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the
requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction
documents or directive of the fire code official, or the conditions of any permit or certificate issued under provisions of
this code, shall be subject to prosecution of a Class “A” misdemeanor offense punishable as specified in Article XI
Violations and Penalties § §25-181 and 25-182 of the Salina Code. Each day that a violation continues after due notice
has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 14-45.10. Amendment to Section 110.4 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 110.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
110.4 Abatement. Any person operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this Code
who shall permit any Fire Code violation to exist on the premises under his or her control, or who shall fail to take
immediate action to abate a fire hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the fire code official or his duly
authorized representative, shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof which any
violation of any of the provisions of this Code is committed or continued.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-45.11. Amendment to Section 111.4 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 111.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work
order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be
subject to prosecution of a Class “C” misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine as specified in Article XI
Violations and Penalties §25-181 & §25-182 of the Code of the City of Salina, Kansas. Each day that a violation
continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-46. Amendment to Section 202 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 202 is hereby amended by the rewording of the following definitions and all other existing
definitions remain unchanged:]
202 Definitions:
Fire Code Official. It is the Fire Chief, Fire Marshal or other designated authority charged with the duties of
administration and enforcement of the code, or a duly authorized representative.
Fire Watch. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and systematic surveillance of a building or
portion thereof by one or more qualified individuals or standby personnel when required by the code official, for
the purposes of identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting early signs of unwanted fire, raising an alarm of
fire and notifying the fire department.
[Section 202 is hereby amended by the addition of the following definitions:]
Addressable Fire Detection System. Any system capable of providing identification of each individual alarm-
initiating device. The identification shall be in plain English and as descriptive as possible to specifically identify the
location of the device in alarm. The system shall have the capability of alarm verification.
Analog Intelligent Addressable Fire Detection System. Any system capable of calculating a change in value by
directly measurable quantities (voltage, resistance, etc.) at the sensing point. The physical analog may be conducted
at the sensing point or at the main control panel. The system shall be capable of compensating for long-term changes
in sensor response while maintaining a constant sensitivity. The compensation shall have a preset point at which a
detector maintenance signal shall be transmitted to the control panel. The sensor shall remain capable of detecting
and transmitting an alarm while in maintenance alert.
Department of Fire Prevention. It is the Office of the City Fire Marshal.
Fire Department. It is the City of Salina Fire Department.
High-rise Building. A building having any floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet (22,860
mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Non-climatized Storage. A structure where the storage of vehicles, goods and personal belongings which only
necessitates the presence of persons on the premises exclusively for the purpose of loading and off-loading of
goods and materials on an intermittent basis.
Prima Facie Evidence. Evidence that is sufficient to establish a fact, and if not rebutted, becomes conclusive of
that fact.
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Self-service Storage Facility. Real property designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual
storage spaces to customers for the purpose of storing and removing personal property on a self-service basis.
Standby Personnel. Qualified fire service personnel, approved by the Fire Chief. When utilized, the number
required shall be as directed by the Fire Chief. Charges for utilization shall be calculated at 1.5 times the hourly
wage rate for each individual so assigned.
[Section 202 is hereby amended by the addition of the following under Miscellaneous Group U, General:]
Non-climatized Storage.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-47. Amendment to Section 307 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 307 is hereby amended to read as follows and all of its subsections are hereby deleted:]
307 Open Burning and Recreational Fires. Open burning and recreational fires shall be regulated by the
provisions of Chapter 14, Article III, Division IV, entitled “Open Burning” of the City of Salina.
(Ord. No. 04-10254, § 1, 1-3-05; Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-48. Amendment to Section 401.6 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 401.6 is hereby added to read as follows:]
401.6 Filing and updating emergency plans, procedures, and information. Where required by the fire code
official, emergency planning and preparedness, or updates to such documents and plans, required under this
section will be submitted to the fire department as directed by the Fire Chief.
401.6.1 Fire Records. The fire chief or his designee may require any person, business, or insurance company
to submit or update accurate fire loss data to the fire department for record keeping purposes.
(Ord. No. 04-10209, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-49. Amendment to Section 503.2.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 503.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096
mm), except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance
of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm).
Exceptions:
1. Vertical clearance may be reduced by the Fire Official provided such reduction does not impair access by fire
apparatus and approved signs are installed and maintained indicating the established vertical clearance when
approved.
2. The requirements of Appendix D, Sections D105 shall remain unchanged.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-49.1. Amendment to Section 503.2.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 503.2.2 is hereby amended to reads as follows:]
503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimum access
widths and vertical clearances where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-49.2. Amendment to Section 503.2.3 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 503.2.3 is hereby amended to reads as follows:]
503.2.3 Surface. Fire lanes shall be constructed of an all weather surface capable of supporting and sufficiently
conveying the imposed loads of a 75,000 lb. fire apparatus. The design shall be based on the geotechnical
investigation of the site.
All Fire lanes shall be maintained and kept in a good state of repair at all times by the owner and the City of Salina shall
not be responsible for the maintenance thereof. It shall further be the responsibility of the owner to insure that all fire
lane marking required by Section 503.3 be kept so that they are easily distinguishable by the public.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 14-49.3. Amendment to Section 503.2.4 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 503.2.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
503.2.4 Turning radius. Each fire apparatus access road shall have an inner turning radius of not less than 35
feet, and an exterior turning radius of not less than 55 feet, or shall have a design approved by the fire code
official as functionally equivalent to this standard.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-49.4. Amendment to Section 503.3 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 503.3 is hereby amended to reads as follows:]
503.3 Marking. Marking, Striping, signs, or other markings, when approved by the fire code official, shall be provided
for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. Striping, signs and other
markings shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and is replaced or repaired when necessary to
provide adequate visibility. Markings shall be in accordance with the following requirements:
1. Striping – Fire apparatus access roads shall be continuously marked by painted lines of red traffic paint six inches
(6”) in width to show the boundaries of the lane. The words “NO PARKING FIRE LANE” or “FIRE LANE NO
PARKING” shall appear in four inch (4”) white letters with a ½” stroke width at 25 feet intervals on the red border
markings along both sides of the fire lanes. Where a curb is available, the striping shall be on both the horizontal
and vertical faces of the curb.
2. Signs – Signs shall read “NO PARKING FIRE LANE” or “FIRE LANE NO PARKING” and shall be twelve
inches (12”) wide and eighteen inches (18”) high. Signs shall be painted on a white background with letters and
borders in red, using not less than two-inch (2”) lettering with a ½” stroke width. Signs shall be permanently
affixed to a stationary post and the bottom of the sign shall be six feet, six inches (6’6”) above finished grade.
Signs shall be spaced not more than fifty feet (50’) apart. Signs may be installed on permanent buildings or walls
or as approved by the fire code official.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-49.5. Amendment to 503.6.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 503.6.1 is hereby added to read as follows:]
503.6.1 Automatic, radio-controlled traffic control devices, keyed to Salina Fire Department mobile transmitters,
shall be provided on all automatic gates that obstruct a fire apparatus access road.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-49.6. Amendment to Section 506.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 506.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings
or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is
authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type
and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. All buildings or structures
equipped with a fire alarm or fire suppression system shall provide a fire department key box on the exterior of
the building or structure. The box shall contain keys to allow fire department entry in the event of fire alarm
activation or an emergency. The fire code official may also require a fire department key box if access to the
building, structure or area is unduly difficult. All fire department key boxes, location of the key boxes, and the
number of keys required shall be approved by the fire code official.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-49.7. Amendment of Section 508.5.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 508.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
508.5.1 Where required. In all newly platted subdivisions, all fire hydrants shall be located at intersecting streets
and at the maximum spacing indicated in Appendix C Table C105.1Distances between hydrants shall be
measured along the route that fire hose is laid by fire apparatus from hydrant to hydrant. Where a portion of the
facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m)
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from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the
facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.
Exceptions:
1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m).
2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m).
508.5.1.1 Specific hydrant locations. Fire hydrants required providing a supplemental water supply for
automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be positioned within 100 feet (100’) of the fire department connection for
such systems.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-49.8. Amendment to Section 511 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 511 is hereby added to read as follows:]
511 Emergency Radio Communications. In all new and existing buildings in which the type of construction or
distance from the operational emergency services antenna or dispatch site does not provide adequate frequency or
signal strength as determined by the fire code official, the building owner shall be responsible for providing the
equipment, installation and maintenance of said equipment in a manner to strengthen the radio signal and shall provide
a source for emergency back-up power as required by Section 604, NFPA 110 and NFPA 111. The radio signal shall
meet the minimum input/output strengths according to the emergency radio system’s provider and system manager.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-50. Amendment to Section 605.5.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 605.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
605.5.1 Power supply. Extension cords shall be plugged directly into an approved receptacle, except for
approved multi-plug extension cords, shall serve only one portable appliance.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-51. Amendment to Section 704.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 704.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
704.1 Enclosure. Interior vertical shafts, including but not limited to stairways, elevator hoist ways, service and utility
shafts, that connect two or more stories of a building shall be enclosed or protected in accordance with the codes in
effect at the time of construction but, regardless of when constructed, not less than as specified in Table 704.1.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-51.1. Amendment to Section 705 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 705 is hereby added to read as follows:]
705 Multiple occupancy buildings. Buildings and centers where more than one occupancy is located within a
structure shall be in accordance with this article. Each occupancy shall be separated from adjoining occupancies
by a one-hour fire rated barrier.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-52. Amendment to Section 807.4.3.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 807.4.3.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
807.4.3.2 Artwork. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of corridors to not more than 20
percent of the wall area.
Exception: Corridors protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1 shall be limited to fifty percent (50%) of the wall area.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-52.1. Amendment to Section 807.4.4.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 807.4.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
807.4.4.2 Artwork. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on walls of fire rated corridors to not more
than 20 percent of the wall area.
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Exception: Corridors protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1 shall be limited to fifty percent (50%) of the wall area.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53. Amendment to Section 901.5.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 901.5.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
901.5.2 Installation acceptance testing. All required tests shall be conducted by and at the expense of the owner
or his representative. The fire department shall not be held responsible for any damages incurred in such tests.
Where it is required that the fire department witness any such test, such test shall be scheduled with a minimum of
48 hour notice to the fire code official or his representative.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.1. Amendment to Section 901.6 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 901.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems shall be maintained
in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Non-required fire
protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed.
901.6.1 Standpipe Testing. Building owners/managers must utilize a licensed fire protection contractor to
test and certify standpipe systems. In addition to the testing and maintenance requirements of NFPA 25 that
apply to standpipe systems, the following additional requirements shall be applied to the testing that is
required every five (5) years:
1. The piping between the Fire Department Connection (FDC) and the standpipe shall be hydrostatically tested for all
FDC’s on any type of standpipe system. Hydrostatic testing shall also be conducted in accordance with NFPA 25
requirements for the different types of standpipe systems.
2. For any manual (dry or wet) standpipe system not having an automatic water supply capable of flowing water
through the standpipe, the contractor shall receive approval from the City of Salina Utilities Department prior to
connection to a city owned fire hydrant. Upon approval by the City of Salina Utilities Department the contractor
shall connect hose from a fire hydrant or portable pumping system (as approved by the fire code official) to each
FDC, and flow water through the standpipe system to the roof outlet to verify that each inlet connection between
functions properly. There shall be no required pressure criteria at the outlet. Check valves must be tested and
verified to function properly and that there are no closed control valves in the system.
3. All pressure relief, reducing, or control valves shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 25.
4. The contractor shall furnish and install caps for all FDC’s. Caps must be approved by the city Fire Marshal.
5. The contractor shall notify the Fire Marshal of any deficiencies noted during the testing,
6. Upon successful completion of standpipe testing, the contractor shall place an inspection tag at the bottom of each
standpipe riser in the building. The tag shall be check-marked as “Fifth Year” for Type of Inspection, Testing, and
Maintenance, and the note on the back of the tag shall read “5 Year Standpipe Test” at a minimum.
7. Additionally, records of the testing shall be maintained by the owner and contractor, as required by NFPA 25.
8. Standpipe system tests where water will be flowed external to the building shall not be conducted during freezing
conditions or during the day prior to expected night time freezing conditions.
901.6.2 Standards. Fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the
referenced standards listed in Table 901.6.1.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.2. Amendment to Section 901.7 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 901.7 is hereby amended to read as follows with all existing subsections remaining unchanged:]
901.7 Systems out of service. Where a required fire protection system is out of service the fire department and the fire
code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by the fire code official, the building shall either be
evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shut down until the fire
protection system has been returned to service. Where utilized, fire watches shall be provided with at least one
approved means for notification of the fire department and their only duty shall be to perform constant patrols of the
protected premises and keep watch for fires.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 14-53.3. Amendment to Section 903.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 903.2 is hereby amended to read as follows with all existing subsections remaining unchanged:]
903.2 Required Installations of Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems. An automatic fire extinguishing
system shall be installed and maintained in each occupancy, as required by the provisions of Section 903.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.4. Amendment to Section 903. 2.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 903.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof used
as Group A occupancies as provided in this section. For Group A-1, A-2, A-3, and A-4 occupancies, the automatic
sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the floor area where the Group A-1, A-2, A-3 or A-4 occupancy is
located, and in all floors between the Groups A occupancy and the level of exit discharge. For Group A-5
occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in the spaces indicated in Section 903.2.1.5.
903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a fire area containing a
Group A-1 occupancy, where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more;
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
4. The fire area contains a multi-theater complex.
903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a fire area containing a
Group A-2 occupancy, where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more;
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a fire area containing a
Group A-3 occupancy, where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more;
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
Exception: Areas used exclusively as a participant sports area where the main floor area is located at the
same level as the level of exit discharge of the main entrance and exit.
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a fire area containing a
Group A-4 occupancy, where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more;
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
Exception: Areas used exclusively as a participant sports area where the main floor area is located at the
same level as the level of exit discharge of the main entrance and exit.
903.2.1.5 Group A-5. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a fire area containing a
Group A-5 occupancy, where one of the following conditions exists:
1. Concession Stands.
2. Retail areas.
3. Press boxes.
4. Other accessory use areas in excess of 1,000 square feet.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.5. Amendment to Section 903.2.7 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 903.2.7 is hereby added to read as follows:]
903.2.7 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided
throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.
Exception: Unless required by some other provision of this code, an automatic sprinkler system shall not be
required in detached Group R-2 buildings having 6 dwelling units or less where such buildings, do not have
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basements and are not more than one story in height, and provided that such buildings do not exceed 5,000
square feet (372 m2) in area.
903.2.7.1 Group R-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings with a Group R-
1 fire area, including all combustible concealed spaces and attic spaces.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.6. Amendment to Section 903.2.9 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 903.2.9 is hereby added to read as follows:]
903.2.9 Group S-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as
enclosed parking garages where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet,
2. Where located beneath other groups.
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies as applicable in Section 101.2.
903.2.9.1 Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings
used for storage of commercial trucks or buses where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.7. Amendment to Section 903.2.8.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 903.2.8.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.2.8.2 Bulk storage of tires. Buildings and structures where the area for the storage of tires exceeds 10,000 cubic
feet (566m3) shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.8. Amendment to Section 903.2.8.3 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 903.2.8.3 is hereby added to read as follows:]
903.2.8.3 Self-Service Storage Facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all
self service storage facilities with a fire area greater than 7,500 square feet. A screen shall be installed at
eighteen inches (18”) below the level of the sprinkler heads to restrict storage above that level. This screen
shall be a mesh of not less than one inch (1”) nor greater than six inches (6”) in size.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.9. Amendment to Section 903.2.10.4 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 903.2.10.4 is hereby added to read as follows:]
903.2.10.4 High-Piled combustible storage. For any building with a clear height exceeding 12 feet, see Chapter 23.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.10. Amendment to Section 903.3.1.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 903.3.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. Where the provisions of this code require that a building or portion thereof
be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system, sprinklers shall be installed throughout in accordance
with NFPA 13, latest edition, except as provided in Sections 903.3.1.1.1, 903.3.1.2 and 903.3.1.3.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.11. Amendment to Section 903.3.1.1.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 903.3.1.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the fire code official, automatic sprinklers shall not be required
in the following rooms or areas where such rooms or areas are protected with an approved automatic fire detection
system in accordance with Section 907.2 that will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion.
Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely because of damp conditions, of fire-resistance rated
construction or the presence of electrical equipment.
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1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or fire hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents, when
approved by the fire code official.
3. Generator and transformer rooms, under the direct control of a public utility, separated from the remainder of the
building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
4. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment,
associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries and standby engines, provided those spaces or
areas are equipped throughout with an automatic fire alarm system and are separated from the remainder of the
building by a wall with a fire- resistance rating of not less than 1 hour and floor/ceiling assembly with a fire-
resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.12. Amendment to Section 903.3.1.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 903.3.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Where allowed in buildings of Group R Occupancy, up to and
including four stories in height, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout in accordance with
NFPA 13R, latest edition, and as further restricted by section 903.1.2, with respect to exceptions or
reductions permitted by other requirements of the Code.
903.3.1.2.1 Balconies and decks. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior balconies, decks and
ground floor patios of dwelling units where the building is of Type V construction. Sidewall sprinklers that are
used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their deflectors are within 1 inch (25 mm) to
6 inches (152 mm) below the structural members and a maximum distance of 14 inches (356 mm) below the
deck of the exterior balconies and decks that are constructed of open wood joist construction.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.13. Amendment to Section 903.3.5 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 903.3.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.3.5 Water supplies. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section, the
standards referenced in Section 903.3.1, and other applicable design standards and requirements. The potable
water supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the requirements of this section and the
Uniform Plumbing Code. Every fire protection system shall be designed with a 10 psi safety factor.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.14. Amendment to Section 903.3.7 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 903.3.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.3.7 Fire department connections. The fire department connections shall be provided in a location approved
by the fire code official, within 50 feet of the fire lane.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.15 New Section 903.3.7.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 903.3.7.1 is hereby added to read as follows:]
903.3.7.1 General.
1. The center of the fire department connection outlets shall be located between 18 and 24 inches above grade.
2. All fire department connections shall be painted red in color; or where for aesthetics, have a polished brass or
chrome finish.
3. An identification sign meeting the following specifications shall be installed at each fire department
connection.
a. All sign sized to fire required lettering height and stroke
b. Sign stock shall be .08 gauge, reflectorized aluminum.
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c. All lettering shall be white reflective on red reflective background.
d. “FDC” lettering shall be 3 inches in height with ½ inch paint stroke.
e. System type lettering shall be 1 ½ inches in height with a ¼ inch paint stroke.
i. System types as follows:
1. “Automatic Sprinkler” for fire sprinkler system
2. “Deluge System” for deluge system
3. “Dry Standpipe” for dry standpipe system
4. “Wet Standpipe” for wet standpipe system
5. “Combination Standpipe” for combination wet standpipe and fire sprinkler system.
f. Include System psi for pump systems only. System psi lettering to be the operating pressure the fire protection
system is designed to. Lettering shall be 1 ½ inches in height with a ¼ brush stroke.
g. Signage shall be mounted by the following:
i. On a sign post with the bottom of the sign a minimum of five feet (5’) from grade, or
ii. If the fire department connection is installed next to a structure, attached to the structure above the fire
sprinkler control valve.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.16. Amendment to Section 903.3.8 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 903.3.8 is hereby added to read as follows:]
903.3.8 Automatic sprinkler room access. Sprinkler system risers providing protection for buildings with
multiple tenant spaces must be located on a ground floor room directly accessible from the exterior or
otherwise approved by the fire code official. The door must be labeled as the “Riser Room”. Buildings with
single tenants may access the riser location from the interior of the building.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.17. Amendment to Section 903.4 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 903.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic
sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water-flow
switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.
2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R where a common supply main
is used to supply both domestic water and the automatic sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff
valve for the automatic sprinkler system is not provided.
4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
5. Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, paint spray booths or dip tanks that are sealed or locked
in the open position.
6. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position.
7. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, preaction and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or
locked in the open position.
Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the sprinkler
system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than forty-five seconds (45). All
control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems, except for fire department hose connection valves,
shall be electronically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 14-53.18. Amendment to Section 903.4.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 903.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
903.4.2 Alarms. Approved audible devices shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Such
sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of
the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior of the building in
an approved location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall
actuate the building fire alarm system.
The alarm device required on the exterior of the building shall be a weatherproof horn/strobe notification appliance
with a minimum 75 candela strobe rating, installed as close as practicable to the fire department connection.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.19. Amendment to Section 905.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 905.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
905.2 Installation standard. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 14,
latest edition. Manual dry pipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig
air pressure with a high/low alarm.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.20. Amendment to Section 905.3.8 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 905.3.8 is hereby added to read as follows:]
905.3.8 Building area. In buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet in area per story, Class I automatic wet or
manual wet standpipes shall be provided where any portion of the building’s interior is more than 200 feet of
travel, vertically or horizontally, as the hose lies, from the nearest point of fire department vehicle access.
Exception: Automatic dry and semiautomatic dry standpipes are allowed as specified in NFPA 14.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.21. Amendment to Section 905.4 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 905.4 is hereby amended to read as follows with all existing subsections remaining unchanged:]
905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I standpipe hose connections shall be provided in
all of the following locations:
1. In every required stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each floor level above or below grade.
Hose connections shall be located at an intermediate floor level landing between floors, unless otherwise
approved by the fire code official.
2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to a horizontal exit are reachable from exit stairway hose
connections by a 30-foot (9144 mm) hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30480 mm) of hose,
a hose connection shall not be required at the horizontal exit.
3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of a building.
4. In covered mall buildings, adjacent to each exterior public entrance to the mall and adjacent to each
entrance from an exit passageway or exit corridor to the mall.
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four unit’s vertical in 12 unit’s horizontal (33.3-percent slope), each
standpipe shall be provided with a two-way hose connection located either on the roof or at the highest
landing of a stairway with stair access to the roof. An additional hose connection shall be provided at the
top of the most hydraulically remote standpipe for testing purposes.
6. Where the most remote portion of a non-sprinklered floor or story is more than 150 feet (45 720 mm)
from a hose connection or the most remote portion of a sprinklered floor or story is more than 200 feet
(60 960 mm) from a hose connection, the fire code official is authorized to require that additional hose
connections be provided in approved locations.
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7. Class I standpipes shall also be required on all occupancies in which the distance from accessible points
for the fire department ingress to any point in the structure exceeds two hundred fifty feet (250’) along the
route that a fire hose laid as measured from the fire lane as a single route. When required by this Chapter,
standpipe connections shall be placed adjacent to all required exits to the structure and at two hundred
feet (200’) intervals along major corridors thereafter.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.22 Amendment to Section 905.9 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 905.9 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
905.9 Valve supervision. Valves controlling water supplies shall be supervised in the open position so that a
change in the normal position of the valve will generate a supervisory signal at the supervising station required by
Section 903.4. Where a fire alarm system is provided, a signal shall also be transmitted to the control unit.
Exceptions:
1. Valves to underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes provided by the municipality or public utility
do not require supervision.
2. Valves locked in the normal position and inspected as provided in this code in buildings not equipped
with a fire alarm system.
Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the sprinkler system
and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. All control valves in the
sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves shall be electronically
supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.23. Amendment to Section 906.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 906.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
906.1 Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in the following locations.
1. In new and existing Group A, B, E, F, H, I , M, R-1, R-2, R-4 and S occupancies.
2. Within 30 feet (9144 mm) of commercial cooking equipment.
3. In areas where flammable or combustible liquids are stored, used or dispensed.
4. On each floor of structures under construction, except Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with Section 1415.1.
5. Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1.
6. Special-hazard areas, including but not limited to laboratories, computer rooms and generator rooms, where
required by the fire code official.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.24. Amendment to Section 907.1.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 907.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
907.1.1 Construction documents. Construction documents for fire alarm systems shall be submitted for review and
approval prior to system installation. Construction documents shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
1. A floor plan which indicates the use of all rooms.
2. Locations of alarm-initiating and notification appliances.
3. Alarm control and trouble signaling equipment.
4. Annunciation.
5. Power connection.
6. Battery calculations.
7. Conductor type and sizes.
8. Voltage drop calculations.
9. Manufacturers, model numbers and listing information for equipment, devices and materials.
10. Details of ceiling height and construction.
11. The interface of fire safety control functions.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 14-53.25. Amendment to Section 907.1.3 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 907.1.3 is hereby added to read as follows:]
907.1.3 Design standards. All replacement fire alarm systems serving twenty (20) or more alarm actuating
devices shall be addressable fire detection systems. Alarm systems serving more than forty (40) smoke
detectors or more than one hundred (100) total alarm activating devices shall be analog intelligent or
addressable fire detection systems.
Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless the total building remodel or expansion initiated
after the effective date of this Code, as adopted, exceeds 30% of the building. When cumulative building
remodel or expansion exceeds 50% of the building, must comply within 18 months of permit application.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.26. Amendment to Section 907.2.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 907.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group A occupancies having an total
occupant load of 300 or more persons or Group A occupancies of 100 or more persons when such
occupancies are located above or below the lowest level of exit discharge. Portions of Group E occupancies
occupied for assembly purposes shall be provided with a fire alarm system as required for the Group E
occupancy.
Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an
automatic sprinkler system and the alarm notification appliances will activate upon sprinkler water flow.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.27. Amendment to Section 907.2.1.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 907.2.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
907.2.1.1 System initiation in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 300 or more. Activation of the
fire alarm in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 300 or more shall immediately initiate an
approved voice communications system in accordance with NFPA 72 that is audible above the ambient noise
level of the occupancy.
Exception: Where approved, the prerecorded announcement is allowed to be manually deactivated for a
period of time, not to exceed 3 minutes, for the sole purpose of allowing a live voice announcement from
an approved, constantly attended location.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.28. Amendment to Section 907.2.3 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 907.2.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group E educational occupancies. When
automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to
the building fire alarm system. An approved smoke detection system shall be installed in group E day care
occupancies. Unless separated by a minimum of one hundred (100’) open space, all buildings whether
portable buildings or main building, will be considered one building for alarm occupant load consideration
and interconnection of alarm systems.
Exceptions:
1. Group E educational and day care occupancies with an occupant load of less than 50 when provided
with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
1.1. Residential In-Home day care with not more than 12 children may use interconnected single
station detectors in all habitable rooms. (for care of more than five (5) children 2 ½ or less
years of age, see Section 907.2.6)
2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required in Group E occupancies where all of the following apply:
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2.1. Interior corridors are protected by smoke detectors with alarm verification.
2.2. Auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums and the like are protected by heat detectors or other
approved detection devices.
2.3. Shops and laboratories involving dusts or vapors are protected by heat detectors or other
approved detection devices.
2.4. Off-premises monitoring is provided.
2.5. The capability to activate the evacuation signal from a central point is provided.
2.6. In buildings where normally occupied spaces are provided with a two-way communication
system between such spaces and a constantly attended receiving station from where a general
evacuation alarm can be sounded, except in locations specifically designated by the fire code
official.
3. Manual fire alarm boxes shall not be required in Group E occupancies where the building is equipped
throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, the notification appliances will activate on
sprinkler water flow and manual activation is provided from a normally occupied location.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.29. Amendment to Section 907.2.12 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 907.2.12 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings with a floor used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet
(22,860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic
fire alarm system and an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section
907.2.12.2.
Exceptions:
1. Airport traffic control towers in accordance with Section 907.2.22 and Section 412 of the
International Building Code.
2. Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.3 of the International Building Code.
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.1 of the International
Building Code when used for open air seating; however this exception does not apply to accessory
uses including but not limited to sky boxes, restaurants and similarly enclosed areas.
4. Low-hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section 503.1.1 of the International Building
Code.
5. Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-1, H-2 or H-3 in accordance with Section 415 of the
International Building Code.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.30. Amendment to Section 907.4 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 907.4 is hereby amended to read as follows with all existing subsections remaining unchanged:]
907.4 Manual fire alarm boxes. Manual fire alarm boxes shall be installed in accordance with Sections
907.4.1 through 907.4.5. Manual alarm actuating devices shall be an approved double action type.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.31. Amendment to Section 907.6.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 907.6.1 is hereby added to read as follows:]
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907.6.1 Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed utilizing Class “A” wiring for all initiating
(NAC) circuits. Class “A” wiring shall be designed to comply with NFPA 72 and shall be wired with a
minimum of six feet separation between supply and return loops. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in
such a manner that the failure of any single alarm-actuating or alarm-indicating device will not interfere with
the normal operation of any other such devices.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.32. Amendment to Section 907.10.3 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 907.10.3 is hereby added to read as follows:]
907.10.3 Waterflow Notification. When required by Section 903.4.2, an exterior audible and visible
notification device shall be provided on the exterior of the building and shall be located above the Fire
Department Connection. The notification device shall operate on a water flow alarm only, shall be non-
silenceable and shall continue to operate after the panel is silenced on the condition the alarm was a water
flow alarm only. The notification device shall be wired from the fire alarm control panel as a dedicated
latching circuit.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.33. Amendment to Section 907.15.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 907.15.1 is hereby added to read as follows:]
907.15.1 Communication Requirements. All alarms, supervisory and trouble signals shall be transmitted
descriptively to the approved central station, remote supervisory station or proprietary supervising station as
defined in NFPA 72, with the correct device designation and location or addressable device identification.
Alarms shall be not permitted to be transmitted as a General Alarm or Zone condition.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.34. Amendment to Section 910.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 910.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
910.1 General. Where required by this code or otherwise installed, smoke and heat vents or mechanical
smoke exhaust systems and draft curtains shall conform to the requirements of this section.
Exceptions:
1. Frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of Class I and II commodities where protected by an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
2. Where areas of buildings are equipped with early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers, only
manual smoke and heat vents shall be required within these areas.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.35. Amendment to Section 910.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 910.2 is hereby added to read as follows:]
910.2 Where required. Smoke and heat vents shall be installed in the roofs of one-story buildings or
portions thereof occupied for the uses set forth in Sections 910.2.1 through 910.2.4.
910.2.1 Group F-1 or S-1. Buildings and portions thereof used as a Group F-1 or S-1 occupancy having
more than 50,000 square feet (4645 m2) of undivided area.
Exception: Group S-1 aircraft repair hangars.
910.2.2 High-piled combustible storage. Buildings and portions thereof containing high-piled
combustible stock or rack storage in any occupancy group when required by Section 2306.7.
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910.2.3 Group H. Buildings and portions thereof used as a Group H occupancy as follows: In
occupancies classified as Group H-2 or H-3, any of which are more than 15,000 square feet (1,394 m2)
in single floor area.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible materials.
910.2.3.1 Group H. In areas of buildings in Group H used for storing Class 2, 3 and 4 liquid and
solid oxidizers, Class 1 and unclassified detonable organic peroxides, Class 3 and 4 unstable
(reactive) materials, or Class 2 or 3 water-reactive materials as required for a high-hazard commodity
classification.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible materials.
910.2.4 Exit access travel distance increase. Buildings and portions thereof used as a Group F-1 or S-1
occupancy where the maximum exit access travel distance is increased in accordance with Section
1016.2.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.36. Amendment to Table 910.3 of the International Fire Code.
[The Title of Table 910.3 is hereby added to read as follows:]
Group H, F-1 and S-1
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.37. Amendment to Section 910.3.2.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 910.3.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
910.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped with an approved automatic
sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to operate automatically. The automatic operating
mechanism of the smoke and heat vents shall operate at a temperature rating at least 100 degrees (F) greater
than the temperature rating of the sprinklers installed.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.38. Amendment to Section 913.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 913.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
913.1 General. Where provided, fire pumps shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 20.
When located on the ground level, the fire pump room shall be provided with an exterior fire department
access door that is not less than 3 feet (3') in width and six feet eight inches (6' 8") in height, regardless of
any interior doors that are provided. A key box shall be provided at this door, as required by Section 506.1.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-53.39. Amendment to Section 913.4 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 913.4 is hereby amended to read as follow with all existing subsections remaining unchanged:]
913.4 Valve supervision. Where provided, the fire pump suction, discharge and bypass valves, and the
isolation valves on the backflow prevention device or assembly shall be supervised open by one of the
following methods.
1. Central-station, proprietary or remote-station signaling service.
2. Local signaling service that will cause the sounding of an audible signal at a constantly attended
location.
3. Locking valves open.
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4. Sealing of valves and approved weekly recorded inspection where valves are located within fenced
enclosures under the control of the owner.
The fire-pump system shall also be supervised for "loss of power", "phase reversal" and "pump running"
conditions by supervisory signal on distinct circuits.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-54 Amendment to Section 1003.5 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 1003.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
Section 1003.5 Elevation change. Where changes in elevation of less than 12 inches (305 mm) exist in the
means of egress, sloped surfaces shall be used. Where the slope is greater than one unit vertical in 20 units
horizontal (5-percent slope), ramps complying with Section 1010 shall be used.
Exceptions:
1. A single step with a maximum riser height of 7 inches (178 mm) is permitted for buildings with
occupancies in Groups F, H, R-2 and R-3 as applicable in Section 101.2, and Groups S and U at
exterior doors not required to be accessible by the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility
Guidelines (ADAAG) provided the door does not swing over the lower floor or landing area.
2. A stair with a single riser or with two risers and a tread is permitted at locations not required to be
accessible by (ADAAG), provided that the risers and treads comply with Section 1009.3, the
minimum depth of the tread is 13 inches (330 mm) and at least one handrail complying with Section
1012 is provided within 30 inches (762 mm) of the centerline of the normal path of egress travel on
the stair if the stair has two risers. Where the difference in elevation is 7 inches or less, the step shall
either be equipped with a handrail or floor finish materials shall be used that contrast the adjacent
floor finishes.
3. A step is permitted in aisles serving seating that has a difference in elevation less than 12 inches (305
mm) at locations not required to be accessible by (ADAAG), provided that the risers and treads
comply with Section 1025.11 and the aisle is provided with a handrail complying with Section
1025.13.
4. Any change in elevation in a corridor serving non-ambulatory persons in a Group I-2 occupancy shall
be by means of a ramp or sloped walkway.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-54.1. Amendment to Section 1004.1.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 1004.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1004.1.1 Areas without fixed seating. The number of occupants shall be computed at the rate of one
occupant per unit of area as prescribed in Table 1004.1.1.
Exception: For F-1 and F-2 manufacturing areas the number of occupants shall be the greater of either
the computed rate of one occupant per 100 net sq. ft. after the area occupied by equipment has been
deducted or the computed rate of one occupant per 200 gross sq. ft.
For areas without fixed seating, the occupant load shall not be less than that number determined by dividing
the floor area under consideration by the occupant per unit of area factor assigned to the occupancy as set
forth in Table 1004.1.1. Where an intended use is not listed in Table 1004.1.1, the building official shall
establish a use based on a listed use that most nearly resembles the intended use.
Exception: Where approved by the building official, the actual number of occupants for whom each
occupied space, floor or building is designed, although less than those determined by calculation shall be
permitted to be used in the determination of the design occupant load.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 14-54.2. Amendment to Section 1007.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 1007.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1007.1 Accessible means of egress required. Accessible means of egress shall comply with ADAAG.
Accessible spaces subject to Americans with Disabilities Act Title III requirements shall be provided with not less
than one accessible means of egress. Where more than one means of egress is required by Section 1014.1 or
1018.1 from any accessible space, each accessible portion of the space shall be served by not less than two
accessible means of egress.
Exceptions:
1. Accessible means of egress are not required in alterations to existing buildings.
2. One accessible means of egress is required from an accessible mezzanine level in accordance with
Section 1007.3 or 1007.4 or 1007.5.
3. In assembly spaces with sloped floors, one accessible means of egress is required from a space the
common path of travel of the accessible route for access to the wheelchair spaces meets the requirements
in Section 1024.9.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-54.3 Amendment to Section 1007.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 1007.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1007.2 Continuity and components. Each required accessible means of egress shall be continuous to a public
way and shall consist of one or more of the following components:
1. Accessible routes complying with ADAAG.
2. Stairways within vertical exit enclosures complying with Sections 1007.3 and 1020.
3. Exterior exit stairways complying with Sections 1007.3 and 1023
4. Elevators complying with Section 1007.4.
5. Platform lifts complying with Section 1007.5.
6. Horizontal exits complying with Section 10021.
7. Ramps complying with Section 1010.
8. Areas of refuge complying with Section 1007.6
Exceptions:
1. Where the exit discharge is not accessible, an exterior area for assisted rescue must be provided in
accordance with Section 1007.8.
2. Where the exit stairway is open to the exterior, the accessible means of egress shall include either an
area of refuge in accordance with Section 1007.6 or an exterior area for assisted rescue in accordance
with Section 1007.8.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-54.4. Amendment to Section 1007.3 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 1007.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1007.3 Exit stairways. In order to be considered part of an accessible means of egress, an exit stairway shall have
a clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum between handrails and shall either incorporate an area of refuge
within an enlarged floor-level landing or shall be accessed from either an area of refuge complying with Section
1007.6 or a horizontal exit.
Exceptions:
1. Unenclosed exit stairways as permitted by Section 1020.1 are permitted to be considered part of an
accessible means of egress.
2. The area of refuge is not required at unenclosed exit stairways as permitted by Section 1020.1 in buildings
or facilities that are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1.
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3. The clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) between handrails and the area of refuge are is not required at
exit stairways in buildings or facilities equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed
in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
4. The clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) between handrails is not required for enclosed exit stairways
accessed from a horizontal exit.
5. Areas of refuge are not required at exit stairways serving open parking garages.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-54.5. Amendment to Section 1008.1.4 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 1008.1.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1008.1.4 Floor elevation. There shall be a floor or landing on each side of a door. Such floor or landing shall be
at the same elevation on each side of the door. Landings shall be level except for exterior landings, which are
permitted to have a slope not to exceed 0.25 unit vertical in 12 unit’s horizontal (2-percent slope).
Exceptions:
1. Doors serving individual dwelling units in Groups R-2 and R-3 as applicable in Section 101.2 where the
following apply:
a. A door is permitted to open at the top step of an interior flight of stairs, provided the door does not
swing over the top step.
b. Screen doors and storm doors are permitted to swing over stairs or landings.
2. Exterior doors as provided for in Section 1003.5, Exception 1, and Section 1017.2, which are not on an
accessible route.
3. In Group R-3 occupancies the landing at an exterior doorway shall not be more than 7.75 inches (197
mm) below the top of the threshold, provided the door, other than an exterior storm or screen door, does
not swing over the landing.
4. Variations in elevation due to differences in finish materials, but not more than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).
5. Doors serving storage, equipment or control rooms or spaces not more than 250 square feet in area or that
serve as access to unoccupied roofs are permitted to open at the top step of an interior flight of stairs,
provided the door does not swing over the top step.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-54.6. Amendment to Section 1008.1.8.5 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 1008.1.8.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
Section 1008.1.8.5 Unlatching. The unlatching of any leaf shall not require more than one operation.
Exception: More than one operation is permitted for unlatching doors in the following locations:
1. Places of detention or restraint.
2. Where manually operated bolt locks are permitted by Section 1008.1.8.4.
3. Doors with automatic flush bolts as permitted by Section 1008.1.8.3, Exception 3.
4. Doors from individual dwelling units and guestrooms of Group R occupancies as permitted by Section
1008.1.8.3, Exception 4.
5. The unlatching of any leaf of an exterior door that serves an F1, F2, S1, S2, or U use shall not require more
than two operations to unlatch.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-54.7. Amendment to Section 1009.3 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 1009.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
Section 1009.3 Stair treads and risers. Stair riser heights shall be 7” (178 mm) maximum and 4” (102 mm)
minimum. Stair tread depths shall be 11” (279 mm) minimum. The riser height shall be measured vertically
between the leading edges of adjacent treads. The tread depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical
planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and at right angle to the tread’s leading edge. Winder treads
shall have a minimum tread depth of 11” (279 mm) measured at a right angle to the tread’s leading edge at a point
12” (305 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower and a minimum tread depth of 10” (254 mm).
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Exceptions:
1. Alternating tread devices in accordance with Section 1009.7.
2. Spiral stairways in accordance with Section 1009.8.
3. Aisle stairs in assembly seating areas where the stair pitch or slope is set, for sightline reasons, by the slope of
the adjacent seating area in accordance with Section 1025.11.2.
4. In Group R-3 occupancies; within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, and in Group U occupancies that are
accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy or accessory to individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies; the
maximum riser height shall be 7.75” (197 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall be 10” (254 mm), the
minimum winder tread depth at the walk line shall be 10” (254 mm), and the minimum winder tread depth shall
be 6” (152 mm). A nosing not less than 0.75” (19.1 mm) but not more than 1.25” (32 mm) shall be provided on
stairways with solid risers where the tread depth is less than 11” (279 mm).
5. See the Section 3403.4 for the replacement of existing stairways.
6. Stairways serving storage, equipment or control rooms or spaces not more than 250 square feet in area or that
serve as access to unoccupied roofs are permitted to have an 9” minimum clear tread depth measured horizontally
between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads. The risers shall be sufficient to provide a
headroom of 78” (1981 mm) minimum, but riser height shall not be more than 8”. The minimum stairway width
shall be 26” (660 mm).
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-54.8 Amendment to Section 1009.10 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 1009.10 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1009.10 Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on each side and shall comply with Section 1012. Where glass
is used to provide the handrail, the handrail shall also comply with section 2407.
Exceptions:
1. Aisle stairs complying with Section 1024 provided with a center handrail need not have additional handrails.
2. Stairways within dwelling units, spiral stairways and aisle stairs serving seating only on one side are permitted
to have a handrail on one side only.
3. Decks, patios and exterior walkways that have a single change in elevation where the landing depth on each
side of the change of elevation is greater than what is required for a landing do not require handrails.
4. In Group R-3 occupancies, a change in elevation consisting of a single riser at an entrance or egress door does
not require handrails.
5. Changes in room elevations of only one riser within dwelling units and sleeping units in Group R-2 and R-3
occupancies do not require handrails.
6. Stairs with a total riser height of 30” or less serving storage, equipment or control rooms or spaces not more
than 250 square feet in area or that serve as access to unoccupied roofs are permitted to have a handrail on one
side only.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-54.9. Amendment to Section 1012.5of the International Fire Code.
[Section 1012.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1012.5 Handrail extensions. Handrails shall return to a wall, guard or the walking surface or shall be continuous
to the handrail of an adjacent stair flight or ramp run. At stairways where handrails are not continuous between
flights, the handrails shall extend horizontally at least 12” (305mm) beyond the top riser and continue to slope for
the depth of one tread beyond the bottom riser. At ramps where handrails are not continuous between runs, the
handrail shall extend horizontally above the landing 12” (305mm) minimum beyond the top and bottom ramps.
Exceptions:
1. Handrails within a dwelling unit that is not required to be accessible need extend only from the top riser to the
bottom riser.
2. Aisle handrails in Group A occupancies in accordance with Section 1024.13.
3. Handrails for stairs serving storage, equipment or control rooms or spaces not more than 250 square feet in
area or that serve as access to unoccupied roofs need extend only from the top riser to the bottom riser.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 14-54.10. Amendment to Section 1013.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 1013.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1013.2 Height. Guards shall form a protective barrier not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) high, measured vertically
above the leading edge of the tread, adjacent walking surface or adjacent seat board.
Exceptions:
1. For occupancies in Group R-3, and within individual dwelling units in occupancies in Group R-2, guards whose top
rail also serves as a handrail shall have a height not less than 34 inches (864 mm) and not more than 38 inches (965
mm) measured vertically from the leading edge of the stair tread nosing.
2. The height in assembly seating areas shall be in accordance with Section 1025.14.
3. Guards on the open sides of stairs whose top rail also serves as a handrail shall have a height not less than 38 inches
(965 mm) measured vertically from the leading edge of the stair tread nosing.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-54.11. Amendment to Section 1013.5 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 1013.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1013.5 Mechanical equipment. Guards shall be provided where appliances, equipment, fans, roof hatch openings or
other components that require service are located within 6 feet of a roof edge or open side of a walking surface and
such edge or open side is located more than 30” (762 mm) above the floor, roof or grade below. The guard shall be
constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21” diameter (533 mm) sphere. The guard shall extend not less than 30”
(762 mm) beyond each end of such appliance, equipment, fan or component.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-54.12. Amendment to Section 1013.6 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 1013.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1013.6 Roof access. Guards shall be provided where the roof hatch opening is located within 6’ of a roof edge or
open side of a walking surface and such edge or open side is located more than 30” (762 mm) above the floor, roof
or grade below. The guard shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21” diameter (533 mm) sphere.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-54.13. Amendment to Section 1028.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 1028.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
1028.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits or exit discharges shall be continuously maintained free from
obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency. Security devices affecting means
of egress shall be subject to approval of the fire code official.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-55. Amendment to Section 2204.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 2204.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
2204.1 Supervision of dispensing. The dispensing of fuel at motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be in accordance
with the following:
1. Conducted by a qualified attendant; and/or,
2. Shall be under the supervision of a qualified attendant; and/or
3. Shall be an unattended self-service facility in accordance with Section 2204.3.
At any time the qualified attendant of item 1 or 2 above is not present, such operations shall be considered as an
unattended self-service facility and shall also comply with Section 2204.3.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-56. Amendment to Section 2302 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 2302 is hereby amended by the rewording of the following definition and all other existing definitions
remain unchanged:]
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE. Storage of combustible materials in closely packed piles or
combustible materials on pallets, in racks or on shelves where the top of storage is greater than 12’ (3658 mm) in
height. When required by the fire code official, high-piled combustible storage also includes certain high-hazard
commodities, such as rubber tires, Group A plastics, flammable liquids, idle pallets and similar commodities, where the
top of storage is greater than 6’ (1829 mm) in height.
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Any such building exceeding 6,000 sq. ft. that has a clear height in excess of 12', making it possible to be used for
storage in excess of 12', shall be considered to be high-piled storage and shall comply with the provisions of this
section. When a specific product cannot be identified, a fire protection system shall be installed as for Class IV
commodities, to the maximum pile height.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-56.1 Amendment of Table 2306.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Table 2306.2 footnote “J” is hereby amended to read as follows:]
j. Where areas of buildings are equipped with early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler systems,
only manual smoke and heat vents shall be required within these areas.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
DIVISION 2. FIREWORKS
Sec. 14-57. Reserved.
Sec. 14-57.1. Amendment to Section 3301.1.3 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 3301.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
3301.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in Section 3304.
2. The use of fireworks for display as allowed in Section 3308.
3. The possession, offer for retail sale, retail sale, handling, and use of consumer fireworks, subject to the
requirements and limitations of this division.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10; Ord. No. 11-10588, § 1, 1-5-11)
Sec. 14.57.2. Amendment of Section 3301.2.4.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 3301.2.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
3301.2.4.2 Liability insurance required for display. The permit holder for a fireworks display must carry and
file with the city clerk proof that it carries general liability insurance coverage written by a carrier authorized to
do business in Kansas with coverage limits of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for the payment of
any and all damages which may be caused either to persons or to property by reason of the permitted display, and
arising from any act of the permit holder, his agents, employers or subcontractors.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10; Ord. No. 11-10588, § 1, 1-5-11)
Sec. 14.57.3. Amendment of Section 3301.7.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 3301.7.1 is hereby added to read as follows:]
3301.7.1 The Fire Chief or his designee may seize and destroy illegal fireworks prior to a court appearance and
photographs of such seized and destroyed fireworks will provide sufficient evidence of a violation of Section
3301.1.3 for the municipal court.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10; Ord. No. 11-10588, § 1, 1-5-11)
Sec. 14-57.4. Amendment of Section 3302 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 3302 is hereby amended by the substitution of the following definition and all other existing definitions
remain unchanged:]
FIREWORKS. Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect for
entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration or detonation that meets the definition of 1.4G fireworks,
approved consumer fireworks, or 1.3G fireworks as set forth herein.
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Fireworks, 1.4G. (Formerly known as Class C, Common Fireworks.) Small fireworks devices containing restricted
amounts of pyrotechnic composition designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion. Such
1.4G fireworks which comply with the construction, chemical composition and labeling regulations of the DOTn for
Fireworks, UN 0336, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission as set forth in CPSC 16 CFR: Parts 1500 and
1507, are not explosive materials for the purpose of this code.
Consumer Fireworks. Division 1.4G fireworks, except those prohibited by state
. law, provided such fireworks
comply with CPSC 16 CFR, Parts 1500 and 1507, and DOTn 49 CFR, Parts 100-178, for consumer fireworks.
Fireworks, 1.3G. (Formerly known as Class B, Special Fireworks.) Large fireworks devices, which are
explosive materials, intended for use in fireworks displays and designed to produce audible or visible effects by
combustion, deflagration or detonation. Such 1.3G fireworks include, but are not limited to firecrackers
containing more than 130 milligrams (2 grains) of explosive composition, aerial shells containing more than 40
grams of pyrotechnic composition, and other display pieces which exceed the limits for classification as 1.4G
fireworks. Such 1.3G fireworks, are also described as Fireworks, Uno335 by the DOTn.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10; Ord. No. 11-10588, § 1, 1-5-11)
Sec. 14-57.5. Reserved.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10; Ord. No. 11-10588, § 1, 1-5-11)
Sec. 14-57.6. Retail display and sale or other distribution of approved consumer fireworks.
The offer for retail sale, retail sale, delivery, consignment, giving or otherwise furnishing approved consumer
fireworks to the public for personal use is prohibited other than from a consumer fireworks facility during the
hours of 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the period beginning on June 27 and ending on July 4 of each calendar
year, subject to the following requirements:
(a) Permit. A consumer fireworks temporary use permit shall be required pursuant to this division and the
temporary use regulations in Section 42-59(d)2 of the Salina Zoning Ordinance prior to setting up and
operating a consumer fireworks facility.
(b) Zoning, site plan, and parking review. The location and site layout, off-street parking requirements and on-
site sign limitations for consumer fireworks facilities shall be subject to the requirements set out in Section
42-59(d)2 of the Salina Zoning Ordinance.
(c) Temporary Tent or Canopy. A consumer fireworks facility shall not be permitted in an existing or
permanent structure. A consumer fireworks facility must be located in a temporary tent or canopy which
meets International Fire Code fire rating regulations and International Building Code anchoring regulations.
The combined area of the consumer fireworks facility and storage unit located upon a consumer fireworks
facility site shall not exceed 2,400 square feet.
(d) Compliance with NFPA 1124, Chapter 7. All consumer fireworks facilities must comply with NFPA 1124,
Chapter 7, which is incorporated herein by reference. Any specific requirements of this section which differ
from NFPA 1124, Chapter 7, shall control.
(e) Insurance. The permit holder for a consumer fireworks facility must carry and provide proof that it carries
general liability insurance coverage written by a carrier authorized to do business in Kansas with coverage
limits of no less than $1,000,000.
(f) Inventory Storage. Storage of consumer fireworks inventory for a consumer fireworks facility shall be
allowed on the site of the consumer fireworks facility, but only within a single NFPA approved storage unit
not exceeding 120 square feet of floor space.
(g) Parking on site. No parking of vehicles shall be allowed within ten feet of the consumer fireworks facility,
including any supporting guy wires.
(h) No Smoking. No smoking shall be allowed within 50 feet of the consumer fireworks facility. A readily
visible sign reading “FIREWORKS FOR SALE – NO SMOKING ALLOWED” in letters at least two inches
tall shall be prominently displayed at the consumer fireworks facility.
(i) No Discharge of Fireworks. Fireworks shall not be ignited, discharged, or otherwise used within 300 feet of
a consumer fireworks facility. At least one sign reading “NO FIREWORKS DISCHARGE WITHIN 300
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FEET” in letters at least four (4) inches high on a contrasting background shall be conspicuously posted on
the exterior of each side of the consumer fireworks facility.
(j) Trash Receptacles. A consumer fireworks facility shall have on site and shall service adequate trash
receptacles to avoid the accumulation on or blowing of trash from the site.
(k) Removal of Inventory and Restoration of Site. All inventory must be removed from a consumer fireworks
facility no later than July 7. The site of the consumer fireworks facility must be cleared and restored no later
than July 17.
(Ord. No. 11-10588, § 1, 1-5-11)
Sec. 14-57.7. Consumer fireworks permit.
No person shall offer for sale at retail, sell at retail, deliver, consign, give or otherwise furnish consumer fireworks
without first obtaining a consumer fireworks facility temporary use permit (“permit”) for the operation of a consumer
fireworks facility in accordance with this division and Chapter 42 – Zoning Regulations of the Salina Code.
(a) Application. A permit application shall be filed with the office of the city clerk no later than May 20 of each
year. The application shall require the information necessary to identify the applicant, to verify the property
owner’s consent to the application, and to assure compliance with all applicable code requirements.
(b) Fees. Every permit application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee as provided in the
comprehensive fee schedule. As a precondition of issuance of a permit, the applicant shall pay a permit fee,
including a base fee, plus a variable fee based upon the size of the applicant’s consumer fireworks facility, all
as provided in Section 2-2. The permit fee shall include a preliminary and final inspection of the applicant’s
consumer fireworks facility prior to issuance of the consumer fireworks permit. Any additional inspections
required in the course of the applicant’s qualification for a permit will result in additional inspection fees as
established in Section 2-2.
(c) Application Review and Appeal. A permit application will not be accepted until all required information is
provided. In the case of a repeat applicant, the applicant’s past performance in complying with applicable
rules and procedures for the operation of a consumer fireworks facility shall be a valid consideration in
relation to whether the current application should be approved. Following administrative review of the
application, the applicant will be notified whether the application has been granted or denied or if corrections
or modifications are required for further consideration. An applicant will have until no later than June 1 of
the year of application to submit the final version of its corrected or modified application. Any applicant
dissatisfied with a denial of its application may within seven calendar days of notification of the denial give
written notice received in the office of the city clerk of an appeal to the board of city commissioners. The
appeal shall be heard by the board of city commissioners at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
(d) Issuance and Display of Permit. No sooner than June 17 and after obtaining approval of its application and
payment of the permit fee, the applicant may commence site preparation and the erection and equipping of its
consumer fireworks facility. Upon the approval of the city, the applicant may proceed with stocking of the
consumer fireworks facility in preparation for final inspection. The applicant will qualify for issuance of the
permit upon successful passage of final inspection of the stocked facility and payment of the permit fee. No
person shall offer for sale at retail, sell at retail, deliver, consign, give or otherwise furnish consumer fireworks
from the consumer fireworks facility until the permit has been issued and prominently displayed on site.
(e) Period of Validity. A permit shall be valid commencing on the date of issuance and shall terminate July 17 of
the current year.
(f) Suspension or Revocation. A permit shall be subject to suspension or revocation by the city manager on the
basis of the permit holder’s failure to comply with applicable laws and standards for the operation of a
consumer fireworks facility.
(Ord. No. 11-10588, § 1, 1-5-11)
Sec. 14-57.8. Use of approved consumer fireworks.
The use of approved consumer fireworks by the public for personal use is prohibited other than from the
hours of 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the days of July 3 and July 4 of each calendar year. When using
approved consumer fireworks a person shall not ignite or discharge fireworks:
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(a) While on public property;
(b) While on private property without the express written consent of the property owner,
including the property owner’s name, address, telephone number and signature;
(c) Into, under, or from a car or vehicle, whether moving or standing still, or on a public
roadway or the right-of-way adjoining a pubic roadway;
(d) Within 100 feet of any hospital, sanitarium, infirmary, nursing home, or assisted living
facility;
(e) Within 300 feet of any consumer fireworks facility;
(f) So as to throw, cast, or propel the fireworks in the direction of or into the path of any person
or group of persons, whether on foot, on a bicycle, on a motorcycle, or in a vehicle;
(g) So as to impact adjoining property from either direct contact from fireworks or the residue
resulting from the use of fireworks.
(Ord. No. 11-10588, § 1, 1-5-11, Ord. No. 11-10594, § 1, 1-5-11§ 1, 3-21-11, Ord. No. 11-10609, § 1, 6-27-11 )
Sec. 14-57.9. Use by minors under adult supervision.
It shall be unlawful for a minor to possess and use approved consumer fireworks unless the minor is in the
personal presence and under the supervision of an adult.
(Ord. No. 11-10588, § 1, 1-5-11)
Sec. 14-57.10. Effect of Burn Ban.
If the governor or the board of county commissioners has issued a ban on open burning in an area including the
city, there shall be no offer for retail sale, retail sale, delivery, consignment, gift or other means of furnishing
consumer fireworks and there shall be no use of consumer fireworks during the time the ban remains in effect.
(Ord. No. 11-10588, § 1, 1-5-11)
Sec. 14-57.11. Inspections, Enforcement, Penalties.
(a) Any authorized representative of the city may periodically inspect any consumer fireworks facility at any time
for compliance with applicable laws and standards. The authorized representative shall have the authority to
issue warnings, issue citations, and require further inspections for violations of applicable laws and standards. In
the case of either a permit holder’s failure to correct violations of applicable laws and standards or in order to
avert an imminent safety hazard, the authorized representative shall have authority to order the immediate
closure of any consumer fireworks facility pending a determination of the status of the applicable permit.
(b) In addition to all other remedies and enforcement measures provided by law, persons who violate a provision
of this division relating to consumer fireworks or fail to comply with the requirements thereof shall be subject
to prosecution of a Class “C” misdemeanor offense punishable as specified in Article XI Violations and
Penalties Sections 25-181 and 25-182 of the Salina Code.
(Ord. No. 11-10588, § 1, 1-5-11)
Sec. 14-58. Amendment to Section 3403.6 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 3403.6 is hereby amended to add the following sentence to read as follows:]
3403.6 Piping systems. Piping systems, and their component parts, for flammable and combustible liquids shall
be in accordance with this section. An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for
underground tank and piping systems.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-58.1. Amendment to Section 3404.2.11.5 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 3404.2.11.5 is hereby amended to add the following sentence to read as follows:]
3404.2.11.5 Leak prevention. Leak prevention for underground tanks shall comply with Sections 3404.2.11.5.1
and 3404.2.11.5.2. An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for underground tank and
piping systems.
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3404.2.11.5.1 Inventory control. Daily inventory records shall be maintained for underground storage tank systems.
3404.2.11.5.2 Leak detection. Underground storage tank systems shall be provided with an approved method
of leak detection from any component of the system that is designed and installed in accordance with NFPA
30 and as specified in Section 3404.2.11.5.3.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-58.2. Amendment to Section 3404.2.11.5.3 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 3404.2.11.5.3 is hereby added to read as follows:]
3404.2.11.5.3 Dry sumps. Approved sampling tubes of a minimum 6” in diameter shall be installed in the
backfill material of each underground flammable or combustible liquid storage tank. The tubes shall extend from
a point 12” below the average grade of the excavation to ground level and shall be provided with suitable surface
access caps. Each tank site shall provide a sampling sump at the corners of the excavation with a minimum of 4
sumps. Sampling tubes shall be placed in the product line excavation within 10’ of the tank excavation and one
every 50’ routed along product lines towards the dispensers, and a minimum of two are required.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-58.3. Amendment to Section 3406.5.4.5 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 3406.5.4.5 is hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:]
3406.5.4.5 Commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing. Dispensing of Class II and III motor
vehicle fuel from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles located at commercial, industrial,
governmental or manufacturing establishments is allowed where permitted, provided such dispensing operations
are conducted in accordance with Sections 3406.5.4.5.1 through 3406.5.4.5.3:
3406.5.4.5.1 Site requirements.
1. Dispensing may occur at sites that have been permitted to conduct mobile fueling.
2. A detailed site plan shall be submitted with each application for a permit. The site plan must indicate:
a. all buildings, structures and appurtenances on site and their use or function;
b. all uses adjacent to the property lines
property line of the site;
c. the locations of all storm drain openings, adjacent waterways or wetlands;
d. information regarding slope, natural drainage, curbing impounding and how a spill will be retained
upon the site property; and
e. the scale of the site plan.
3. The fire code official is authorized to impose limits upon: the times and/or days during which mobile
fueling operations are allowed to take place and specific locations on a site where fueling is permitted.
4. Mobile fueling operations shall be conducted in areas not generally accessible to the public.
5. Mobile fueling shall not take place within 15’ (4.572 m) of buildings, property lines or combustible storage.
3406.5.4.5.2 Refueling operator requirements.
1. The owner of a mobile fueling operation shall provide to the jurisdiction a written response plan which
demonstrates readiness to respond to a fuel spill, carry out appropriate mitigation measures, and to
indicate its process to properly dispose of contaminated materials when circumstances require.
2. The tank vehicle shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 385 and Local, State
. and Federal
requirements. The tank vehicle’s specific functions shall include that of supplying fuel to motor vehicle
fuel tanks. The vehicle and all its equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
3. A fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 40:BC shall be provided on the vehicle with signage clearly
indicating its location.
4. Signs prohibiting smoking or open flames within 25 feet (7.63m) of the tank vehicle or the point of
fueling shall be prominently posted on 3 sides of the vehicle including the back and both sides.
5. The dispensing nozzles and hoses shall be of an approved and listed type.
6. The dispensing hose shall not be extended from the reel more than 100 feet (30.48m) in length.
7. Absorbent materials, non-water absorbent pads, a 10 foot (3.048m) long containment boom, an approved
container with lid, and a non-metallic shovel shall be provided to mitigate a minimum 5-gallon fuel spill.
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8. Tanker vehicles shall be quipped with a fuel limit switch such as a count-back switch, limiting the amount
of a single fueling operation to a maximum of 500 gallons (1,893 L) between resetting of the limit switch.
Exception: Tankers utilizing remote emergency shut-off device capability where the operator
constantly carries the shut-off device which, when activated, immediately causes flow of fuel from
the tanker to cease.
9. Persons responsible for dispensing operations shall be trained in the appropriate mitigating actions in
event of a fire, leak or spill. Training records shall be maintained by the dispensing company and shall be
made available to the fire code official upon request.
10. Operators of tank vehicles used for mobile fueling operations shall have in their possession at all times an
emergency communications device to notify the proper authorities in the event of an emergency.
3406.5.4.5.2 Operational requirements.
1. The tank vehicle dispensing equipment shall be constantly attended and operated only by designated
personnel who are trained to handle and dispense motor fuels.
2. Prior to beginning dispensing operations, precautions shall be taken to assure ignition sources are not
present.
3. The engines of vehicles being fueled shall be shut off during dispensing operations.
4. Night time fueling operations shall only take place in adequately lighted areas.
5. The tank vehicle shall be positioned with respect to vehicles being fueled so as to preclude traffic from
driving over the delivery hose and between the tank vehicle and the motor vehicle being fueled.
6. During fueling operations, tank vehicle brakes shall be set, chock blocks shall be in place and warning
lights be in operation.
7. Motor vehicle fuel tanks shall not be topped off.
8. The dispensing hose shall be properly placed on an approved reel or in an approved compartment prior to
moving the tank vehicle.
9. The fire code official and other appropriate authorities shall be notified when a reportable spill or
unauthorized discharge occurs.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-59. Amendment to Section 3803.2.1.8 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 3803.2.1.8 is hereby added to read as follows:]
3803.2.1.8 Jewelry Repair, Dental Labs and Similar Occupancies. Where natural gas service is not available,
portable LP-Gas containers are allowed to be used to supply approved torch assemblies or similar appliances.
Such containers shall not exceed 20-pound (9.0 kg) water capacity. Aggregate capacity shall not exceed 60-pound
(27.2 kg) water capacity. Each device shall be separated from other containers by a distance of not less than 20'.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-59.1. Amendment to Section 3804.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 3804.2 is hereby shall be amended to add Exception 2 to read as follows:]
3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the
storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate
capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570 L) (see Section 3 of the
Sample Ordinance for Adoption of the International Fire Code on page v).
Exception:
1. In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire code official, after
consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, and
proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed containers, degree of fire protection to be provided and
capabilities of the local fire department.
2. Except as permitted in 308.3 and 3804.3.2, LP-gas containers are not permitted in residential areas.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 14-59.2. Amendment to Section 3804.3.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 3804.3.2 is hereby added to read as follows:]
3804.3.2 Spas, Pool Heaters and other listed devices. Where natural gas service is not available, LP-Gas
containers are allowed to be used to supply spa and pool heaters or other listed devices. Such containers shall not
exceed 250-gallon water capacity. See Table 3804.3 for location of containers.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-60. Amendment to Section B105.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section B103.4 is hereby added to read as follows:]
B103.4 Pre August 1, 1989. A reduction in required fire flow of up to 75 percent (but not less than 1,000 gallons
per minute) as approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, is allowed when construction is on a tract of land
for which final platting and zoning was in effect as of August 1, 1989. Approval of required platting and zoning
shall not include approval of a final development plan in a planned development district. If the tract was rezoned
after August 1, 1989 resulting in an intensification of use, this reduction shall not be applied.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-60.1. Amendment to Section B105.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section B105.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-flow requirements for one- and two-family dwellings
having a fire-flow calculation area which does not exceed 3,600 square feet (344.5 m2) shall be 1,000 gallons per
minute (3785.4 L/min). Fire-flow and flow duration for dwellings having a fire-flow calculation area in excess of
3,600 square feet (344.5m2) shall not be less than that specified in Table B105.1.
Exception:
1. A reduction in required fire flow of up to 50 percent, as approved, is allowed when the building is
provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
2. Exposure distance from adjacent buildings meets the requirements of National Fire Protection Association
NFPA 80A, Recommended Practices for Protection of Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures.
3. Construction is on a tract of land for which final platting and zoning was in effect as of August 1, 1989.
Approval of required platting and zoning shall not include approval of a final development plan in a
planned development district.
If rezoning of such property is conducted; whereby the rezoning use is intensified the exemption by which final
platting and zoning was in effect as of August 1, 1989 shall not be used.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-60.2. Amendment to Section B105.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section B105.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for
buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be as specified in Table B105.1.
Exception:
1. A reduction in required fire flow of up to 75 50 percent, as approved, is allowed when the building is
provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or
903.3.1.2 of the International Fire Code. Where buildings are also of Type I or II construction and are a
light-hazard occupancy as defined by NFPA 13, the reduction may be up 75 percent. The resulting fire flow
shall not be less than 1,000 gallons per minute for the prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1.
2. Exposure distance from adjacent buildings meets the requirements of National Fire Protection Association
NFPA 80A, Recommended Practices for Protection of Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures.
3. Construction is on a tract of land for which final platting and zoning was in effect as of August 1, 1989.
Approval of required platting and zoning shall not include approval of a final development plan in a
planned development district.
If rezoning of such property is conducted; whereby the rezoning use is intensified the exemption by which final
platting and zoning was in effect as of August 1, 1989 shall not be used.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 14-60.3. Amendment to Table B105.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Table B105.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
Table B105.1 – The baseline fire-flow (gallons per minute) measured at 20 psi shall be 1, 000, the remaining
Table to remain unchanged.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-61. Amendment to Section D104.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section D104.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
D104.2 Buildings exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more
than 62,000 square feet (5760 m2) shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
DIVISION 3. OPEN BURN
Sec. 14-62. Regulation adopted.
As provide by Section 307 of the International Fire Code for “Open Burning and Recreational Fires” as amended
by Salina Code Section 14-47, the following rules and regulations are hereby adopted.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-63. Conformance with article required.
A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open burning unless conducted
and approved in accordance with this article.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-64. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in
this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
Open burning. The burning of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted directly into the
ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber. Open burning does not
include road flares, smudge pots and similar devices associated with safety or occupational uses typically
considered open flames or recreational fires. For the purpose of this definition, a chamber shall be regarded as
enclosed when, during the time combustion occurs, only apertures, ducts, stacks, flues or chimneys necessary
to provide combustion air and permit the escape of exhaust gas are open.
Recreational fire. An outdoor fire, burning materials other than rubbish, where the fuel being burned is not
contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill or barbeque pit and has a total fuel area of 3’
(914 mm) or less in diameter and 2’ (610 mm) or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking,
warmth or similar purposes.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-65. Enforcement.
a. The fire chief, or his designated representative, is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all provisions of
this article. Enforcement may be by the filing of a complaint in municipal court, by legal proceedings to
enjoin nuisances, or in any other manner authorized by law. An official of the fire department or of the police
department is authorized to issue citations for a violation of this article.
b. It shall be a violation of this article for any person being issued a citation for a violation of this article, to be
filed in municipal court or any civil proceeding, to intentionally or knowingly fail to give the fire department
official or police department official his or her true name and address or to intentionally or knowingly fail to
appear in accordance with the terms of a citation issued by the fire department official or police department
official. For purposes of this section, a person shall be in violation upon failure to provide the requisite
identification information upon a request for identification being issued by a person known to be a fire
department official or police department official.
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c. The owner, lessee or occupant of the property or structure where a violation of this article takes place shall be
deemed responsible for such violation.
If the individual who is to receive the citation is not present, the fire department official or police department
official may send the citation to the owner of the property by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.
If said citation should come back unclaimed, the citation shall be sent regular mail. If this regular mailing does not
come back unclaimed, then service shall be deemed completed.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-66. Permit required.
Unless otherwise specified herein, a permit shall be required in accordance with Section 105 of the 2006
International Fire Code, as amended. A permit constitutes permission to maintain, store, use or handle materials,
or to conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment used in
connection with such activities. Such permission shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel or set aside
any of the provisions of this article. Such permit shall not take the place of any license required by law. The
following provisions shall apply to permits:
1. A permit shall be obtained from the fire prevention division prior to kindling a fire for recognized
silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or a
bonfire. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the
land upon which the fire is to be kindled. Application for permits shall be made by the fire prevention
division in such form and detail as prescribed by the fire prevention division.
2. A permit shall continue until revoked or for such a period of time as designated therein at the time of
issuance or as may be specified by this article, as it may be amended. Permits shall not be transferable.
Any change in use, occupancy, operation or ownership shall require a new permit.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-67. Compliance with state regulations.
Open burning shall only be permitted with prior approval from the state or local air and water quality
management authority, provided that all conditions specified in the authorization are followed. Open burning shall
be conducted in accordance with rules promulgated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, as
amended, including but not limited to K.A.R. 28-19-645 through K.A.R. 28-19-648. Nothing herein shall require
that the city verify the existence of the requisite permits, licenses, and site visits, mandated by other agencies.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-68. Prohibited open burning.
General. Open burning that is offensive or objectionable due to smoke or odor emissions when atmospheric
conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous shall be prohibited. The fire department official is
authorized to order the extinguishment by the permit holder or the fire department of open burning which creates
or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.
Location. The location for open burning shall not be less than 500 feet from any structure, and provisions shall be
made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 500 feet of any structure.
Exception to location. Fires in approved containers that are not less than 15 feet (4,572 mm) from a structure.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-69. Bonfires.
A bonfire shall not be conducted within 300 feet of a structure or combustible material and a pile no higher than 8
feet and a width of no more that 12 feet. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 300 feet of a
structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Notwithstanding this provision, bonfires may still be subject to
enforcement of other City code provisions such as but not limited to the nuisance code.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
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Sec. 14-70. Recreational fires.
Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material unless the fire is
contained in a container approved by the Fire Marshal. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25
feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-71. Trench burns.
Permit. There shall be a permit issued by the fire prevention division, and said permit to be in effect for no more
than ten consecutive days
Site visits. The site may be inspected by the fire prevention division at least once each day that the trench burn is
in operation; generally, such inspections shall occur at the time of start up and the time the pit is closing down.
Location. The trench shall be located no closer than 1,000 feet from a structure.
Devices. All trench burns shall be required to utilize an air curtain incinerator or fire box. Trench burns shall not
be operated without an approved device.
Operation. All trench burn operations shall be in accordance with this article, the 2006 International Fire Code,
the rules promulgated by the Kansas Department of Health, and the air curtain incinerator or fire box
manufacturer's specifications. At the time of permit, the dimensions of the trench burn operation shall be
established. The Fire Marshal is authorized to require greater precautions when deemed necessary by the Fire
Marshal in his or her discretion, under existing or anticipated circumstances, and such additional precautions shall
be addressed prior to the issuance of the permit.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-72. Attendance.
Any open burning, as herein specified, including but not limited to bonfires, recreational fires or trench burns, shall
be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher, with a minimum
4-A rating, or other approved on-site fire-extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or
water truck, shall be available for immediate utilization. The fire code official is authorized to require greater
precautions when deemed necessary by the fire code official in his or her discretion, under existing or anticipated
circumstances, and such additional precautions shall be addressed prior to the issuance of the permit.
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
Sec. 14-73. Violations and Penalties.
General. Any person violating any provision of this article, upon conviction, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor
and fined as provided in Section 25 Article 11 Violations, Penalties of this Code of Ordinances. A separate offense
shall be deemed committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues to occur.
Mental state. Unless otherwise specifically set forth herein, allegation and evidence of culpable mental state are
not required for the proof of an offense defined by this article.”
(Ord. No. 10-10558, § 1, 7-19-10)
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CHAPTER 15. FLOOD PREVENTION AND CONTROL1
Art. I. In General, §§ 15-1--15-15
Art. II. Flood Protection Works, §§ 15-16--15-21
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 15-1. Police power extended to system.
The police power of the city is hereby extended to include the entire flood control system owned and
operated by the city, as shown on the flood control map on file in the office of the city clerk.
(Code 1966, § 13-1)
Sec. 15-2. Lands included in corporate limits.
The lands shown on the flood control map as being within the flood control system shall be deemed to
be a part of the corporate limits of the city.
(Code 1966, § 13-2)
Sec. 15-3. General ordinances applicable.
All general ordinances of the city are hereby declared to be applicable to the above mentioned flood
control property.
(Code 1966, § 13-3)
Sec. 15-4. Trespassing on, damaging, interfering with property.
It shall be unlawful for anyone to trespass, encroach upon, injure, damage, destroy or interfere with any
of the flood control property belonging to the city.
(Code 1966, § 13-4)
Sec. 15-5. Manager to prepare regulations.
The city manager is hereby authorized and directed to prepare such rules and regulations as may be
necessary in regard to the management and control of the flood control property owned by the city.
(Code 1966, § 13-5)
Secs. 15-6--15-15. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. FLOOD PROTECTION WORKS
Sec. 15-16. Findings.
The board of commissioners hereby declares that in the public interest and for the protection of life and
property of citizens of this city, this article is deemed necessary.
(Code 1966, § 13-11)
1 Cross references: Buildings and structural appurtenances, Ch. 8; flood plain zoning district, § 42-426 et seq. State law references: Flood plain
regulation, K.S.A. 12-734 et seq.
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Sec. 15-17. Flood protection works; city engineer to review plans for certain proposed
construction or excavations.
No construction or excavation or other works shall be made or commenced within one thousand (1,000)
feet landward or riverward of the center line of any flood protection works defined as including levees,
floodwalls and appurtenances and such further distance as may be determined necessary by the city
engineer under certain circumstances then existing, of the center line of any flood protection works that
may impair or endanger the proposed function of any such flood protection works; provided, that any
plan or proposal for such construction or excavation shall be submitted to the city engineer for
examination and determination as to the probability of any impairment or endangerment to such flood
protection works by the proposed construction or excavation.
(Code 1966, § 13-12)
Sec. 15-18. Issuance or denial of permit for construction or excavation.
If the city engineer shall determine, upon good authority, that the proposed construction or excavation
referred to in section 15-2 shall be detrimental or will impair or endanger the function of any flood
protection works, permission for such construction shall be denied. However, if a determination that no
impairment or endangerment of such flood protection works by such proposed construction or
excavation may occur, a permit for such construction or excavation shall be issued by the city engineer
after the applicant has fulfilled the prerequisite requirements of the building code and other pertinent
ordinances.
(Code 1966, § 13-13)
Sec. 15-19. Restricted or conditional permit.
The city engineer may issue, within sound discretion and upon good authority, a restricted or conditional
permit for such proposed construction or excavation.
(Code 1966, § 13-14)
Sec. 15-20. Withholding of grade sheet or building permit.
The building official shall withhold the issuance of any building permit until compliance with this
article.
(Code 1966, § 13-15)
Sec. 15-21. Appeals from decision of city engineer.
Any person feeling aggrieved by the determination of the city engineer under the conditions and terms
of this article may appeal in writing to the board of commissioners within ten (10) days of such
determination by the city engineer.
(Code 1966, § 13-16)
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CHAPTER 16. RESERVED1
1 Chapter 16 was repealed in its entirely by Ord. No. 04-10236, 10-11-04.
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CHAPTER 17. HEALTH AND SANITATION1
Art. I. In General, §§ 17-1--17-15
Art. II. City-county Board of Health, §§ 17-16--17-20
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 17-1. "Health department" defined.
Whenever in this Code and other ordinances of the city the words "health department" are used they
shall refer to the city-county health department.
(Code 1966, § 15-1)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 17-2. "Health officer" defined.
(a) Whenever in this Code and other ordinances of the city the words "health officer" are used they shall
refer to the health officer appointed by the joint city-county board of health.
(b) "Health officer" shall also include assistants authorized by the joint city-county board of health and
acting for and under the supervision of the health officer.
(Code 1966, § 15-2)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Secs. 17-3--17-15. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. CITY-COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH2
Sec. 17-16. Organization.
The board, as originally created and established in 1955 by joint resolution of the county and the city,
shall consist of eleven (11) members. The board shall include two (2) members of the board of
commissioners of the city to be appointed by the mayor for a one-year term beginning April 15th of each
year; and two (2) members of the board of county commissioners to be appointed by the chairman for a
one-year term beginning January 15th of each year. Those members of the board shall select as the
remaining members of the board the following residents of Saline County for no more than three (3)
consecutive terms each:
(1) A doctor of medicine or osteopathy representing the Saline County Medical Society selected
from a list of two (2) or more qualified nominees submitted by that Society shall serve a three
(3) year term beginning the January 1st following the appointment.
(2) A dentist representing the Saline County Dental Society selected from a list of two (2) or more
qualified nominees submitted by that Society shall serve a three (3) year term beginning the
January 1st following the appointment.
1 Cross references: Department of public health, § 2-121 et seq; food and food handlers, Ch. 16; nuisances, Ch. 24; public utilities, Ch. 31; solid waste, Ch.
34; water and sewers, Ch. 41. State law references: Public health generally, K.S.A. Ch. 65.
2 Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2; boards and commissions generally, § 2-136 et seq. State law references: Joint boards of health, K.S.A. 65-205
et seq.
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(3) A registered nurse representing the local district of the Kansas State Nurses’ Association
selected from a list of two (2) or more qualified nominees submitted by that Association shall
serve a three (3) year term beginning the January 1st following the appointment.
(4) A veterinarian representing the Saline County Veterinary Medical Association selected from a
list of two (2) or more qualified nominees submitted by that Association shall serve a three (3)
year term beginning the January 1st following the appointment.
(5) Three (3) members-at-large shall be selected from the combined expression of interest forms on
file with the city and the county. The members-at-large shall consist of two residents of the
City of Salina and one resident of Saline County residing outside the City of Salina. The
members-at-large shall each serve a three (3) year term beginning the January 1st following the
appointment; provided, however, that in order to establish staggered terms for the members-at-
large, the initial terms of the three (3) members-at-large shall be three (3) years, two (2) years,
and one (1) year, respectively.
(Res. No. 1576, § 1, 6-28-55; Res. No. 3311, 3-14-77; Ord. No. 05-10268, § 1, 4-18-05)
Sec. 17-17. Powers and duties.
The functions, powers and duties of the board shall include all functions, powers, duties and limitations
as are now or hereafter may be provided by law for the conduct of local municipal or county boards of
health, including, without limitation, the following:
(1) Determine and define the policies for the promotion of the public health and sanitation of the
county.
(2) Appoint an administrator/health officer.
(3) Adopt, amend and repeal rules, regulations and bylaws governing its programs and procedures.
(4) File with the governing bodies of the county and the city during January of each year a report
of its activities and a statement of all receipts and expenditures during the preceding year.
(Res. No. 1576, § 2, 6-28-55; Ord. No. 05-10268, § 1, 4-18-05)
Sec. 17-18. Officers.
The board shall elect a chair, vice-chair, and a treasurer from its membership. The administrator/health
officer, or his/her designated representative, shall serve as secretary to the board. The treasurer shall
give bond to be approved by the governing bodies of the county and the city for the safekeeping and due
disbursement of all funds that may come into the treasurer’s hands.
(Res. No. 1576, § 3, 6-28-55; Ord. No. 05-10268, § 1, 4-18-05)
Sec. 17-19. Budget and expenditures.
(a) The board shall prepare a proposed annual budget estimating the amount of funds necessary to carry
on its public health programs for submission to the governing bodies of the county and the city no
later than May 31st each year.
(b) Following consideration of the board’s proposed budget and approval of a final budget by the
governing bodies, the funds necessary to meet the necessary expenditures shall be provided by the
governing bodies of the county and the city on an equal basis, unless the governing bodies agree
otherwise.
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(c) All money provided for health and sanitation purposes by the governing bodies of the county and the
city shall, when collected, be paid over to the treasurer of the board in an amount not exceeding that
budgeted by those governing bodies for such purposes. The board shall have the exclusive control
of the expenditures of all money paid to the credit of its treasurer for health and sanitation purposes,
and the treasurer shall receive and pay out all the moneys under the control of the board as ordered
by it.
(Res. No. 1576, § 4, 6-28-55; Ord. No. 05-10268, § 1, 4-18-05)
Sec. 17-20. Termination.
The board shall terminate and cease activity whenever the governing body of either the county or the
city adopts a resolution declaring its intention to withdraw from the agreement. The governing body so
declaring shall deliver to the to the other governing body and the board a certified copy of the resolution
on or before July 1st, and such withdrawal and dissolution shall become effective at the end of that
calendar fiscal year. Any money remaining in the hands of the treasurer of the board upon its
dissolution shall be repaid to the respective treasurers of the governing bodies of the county and the city
in the same proportion in which the governing bodies contributed during the last calendar fiscal year.
All other unexpended financial contributions shall be returned to their respective donors.
(Res. No. 1576, § 5, 6-28-55; Ord. No. 05-10268, § 1, 4-18-05)
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CHAPTER 18. HOUSING1
Art. I. In General, §§ 18-1--18-20
Art. II. Administration and Enforcement, §§ 18-21--18-60
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 18-21--18-40
Div. 2. Appeals, §§ 18-41--18-60
Art. III. Use and Occupancy Regulations, §§ 18-61--18-81
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 18-1. Short title.
This chapter shall be known as the "Minimum Housing Code."
(Code 1966, § 16-1)
Sec. 18-2. Compliance required.
Buildings used in whole or in part as a home or residence of a single family or person and every building
used in whole or in part as a home or residence of two (2) or more persons or families living in separate
apartments shall conform to the requirements of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 16-2)
Sec. 18-3. Policy and purpose declared.
The board of commissioners declares the purpose of this chapter is to protect, preserve and promote the
physical and mental health of the people, investigate and control communicable diseases, regulate
privately and publicly owned dwellings for the purpose of sanitation and public health, and protect the
safety of the people and promote the general welfare by legislation which shall be applicable to all
dwellings now in existence or hereafter constructed and which legislation:
(1) Establishes minimum standards for basic equipment and facilities for light, ventilation and
heating, for safety from fire for the use and location and amount of space for human occupancy,
and for safe and sanitary maintenance;
(2) Determines the responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants of dwellings; and
(3) Provides for the administration and enforcement thereof.
(Code 1966, § 16-3)
Sec. 18-4. Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply to the enforcement of this chapter:
(1) Basement shall mean a portion of a building located partly underground, but having less than
half of its clear floor-to-ceiling height below the average grade of the adjoining ground.
(2) Building official shall be that person appointed by the city manager, together with the city
health officer and such assistant officers as the city manager shall designate.
1 Cross references: Buildings and structural appurtenances, Ch. 8; mobile homes and trailers, Ch. 22; public utilities, Ch. 31; solid waste, Ch. 34;
subdivision regulations, Ch. 36; water and sewers, Ch. 41; zoning regulations, Ch. 42. State law references: Housing law, K.S.A. 17-2336 et seq.
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(3) Cellar shall mean a portion of a building located partly or wholly underground, and having half
or more than half of its clear floor-to-ceiling height below the average grade of the adjoining
ground.
(4) Dwelling shall mean any building which is wholly or partly used or intended to be used for
living or sleeping by human occupants; provided that temporary housing as hereinafter defined
shall not be regarded as a dwelling.
(5) Dwelling unit shall mean any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and forming a
single habitable unit with facilities which are used, or intended to be used, for living, sleeping,
cooking and eating.
(6) Garbage shall mean any accumulation of animal, fruit or vegetable waste matter that attends
the preparation, use, cooking, delivering, or storage of meats, fish, fowl, fruits or vegetables.
(7) Habitable dwelling shall mean any structure or part thereof that shall be used as a home or
place of abode by one or more persons.
(8) Habitable room shall mean a room designed to be used for living, sleeping, eating or cooking
purposes, excluding bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls and storage places, or other similar
places, not used by persons for extended periods.
(9) Infestation shall mean the presence, within or around a dwelling, of insects, rodents or other
pests.
(10) Multiple dwelling shall mean any dwelling containing more than two (2) dwelling units.
(11) Occupant shall mean any person, over one year age, living, sleeping, cooking, or eating in, or
having actual possession of, a dwelling unit or rooming unit.
(12) Operator shall mean any person who has charge, care, or control of a building, or part thereof,
in which dwelling units or rooming units are let.
(13) Owner shall mean any person who, jointly or severally along with others, shall be in actual
possession of, or have charge, care and control of any dwelling unit within the city as owner,
employee, or agent of the owner, or as trustee or guardian of the estate or person of the title
holder, and such person shall be deemed and taken to be the owner or owners of such property
within the true intent and meaning of this chapter and shall be bound to comply with the
provisions to the same extent as the record owner and notice to any such person shall be
deemed and taken to be a good and sufficient notice as if such person or persons were actually
the record owner or owners of such property.
(14) Plumbing shall mean and include all of the following supplied facilities and equipment: Gas or
fuel pipes, gas or fuel burning equipment, water pipes, garbage disposal units, waste pipes,
water closets, sinks, installed dishwashers, lavatories, bathtubs, shower baths, installed clothes
washing machines, catch basins, drains, vents and any other similar supplied fixtures, together
with all connections to water, sewer, gas or fuel lines.
(15) Refuse shall include garbage and trash.
(16) Rooming house shall mean any dwelling, or that part of any dwelling containing one or more
rooming units, in which space is let by the owner or operator to three (3) or more persons who
are not husband or wife, son or daughter, mother or father, or sister or brother of the owner or
operator.
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(17) Rooming unit shall mean any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit used or
intended to be used for living and sleeping; but not for cooking or eating purposes.
(18) Supplied shall mean paid for, furnished, or provided by, or under the control of, the owner or
operator.
(19) Temporary housing shall mean any tent, trailer, or other structure used for human shelter which
is designed to be transportable and which is not attached to the ground, to another structure, or
to any utilities system on the same premises for more than thirty (30) consecutive days, or one
which is located in a mobile homes court duly licensed by the city.
(20) Trash, combustible shall mean waste consisting of papers, cartons, boxes, barrels, wood and
excelsior, tree branches, yard trimmings, wood furniture, bedding and leaves.
(21) Trash, noncombustible shall mean waste consisting of metals, tin cans, glass, crockery, other
mineral refuse and ashes and street rubbish and sweepings.
(22) Meaning of certain words. Whenever the words "dwelling," "dwelling unit," "roominghouse,"
"rooming unit," "premises," are used in this chapter, they shall be construed as though they
were followed by the words "or any part thereof."
(Code 1966, § 16-4)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 18-5. Reserved.
Editor's note: Ord. No. 95-9717, § 2, adopted Jan. 8, 1996, repealed § 18-5, pertaining to violations and nuisances declared as derived from the Code of
1966, § 16-5.
Sec. 18-6. Responsibilities of owners, occupants generally.
Every dwelling, including all yards, lawns and courts shall be kept clean and free from any accumulation
of filth, rubbish, garbage or any similar matter. It shall be the duty of each occupant of a dwelling unit to
keep in clean condition the portion (of the property which he occupies and of which he has exclusive
control, to comply with the rules and regulations and to place all garbage and refuse in proper
containers. If receptacles are not provided by the owner, then the occupant shall provide such
receptacles as may be necessary to contain all garbage and trash. Every occupant of a dwelling
containing a single dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents or
other pests therein or on the premises; and every occupant of a dwelling unit in a dwelling containing
more than one dwelling unit shall be responsible for such extermination whenever his dwelling unit is
the unit primarily infested. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, whenever
infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a ratproof or reasonably insect-
proof condition, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner and operator. Whenever
infestation exists in two (2) or more of the dwelling units in any dwelling, or in the shared or public
parts of any dwelling containing two (2) or more dwelling units, extermination thereof shall be the
responsibility of the owner.
(Code 1966, § 16-7)
Sec. 18-7. Maintenance and repair.
Every dwelling and every part thereof shall be maintained in good repair by the owner or agent and shall
be fit for human habitation. The roof shall be maintained so as not to leak and all rainwater shall be
drained therefrom so as not to cause dampness in the walls or ceilings. All floors, stairways, doors,
porches, windows, skylights, chimneys, toilets, sinks, walls and ceilings shall be kept in good repair and
good usable condition.
(Code 1966, § 16-8)
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Secs. 18-8--18-20. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT2
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 18-21. Responsibility for enforcement.
The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all of the provisions of this chapter.
The city manager may also appoint such number of inspectors as may be necessary from time to time, or
he may deputize such employees as may be necessary, to carry out the functions required for the
enforcement of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 16-19)
Sec. 18-22. Smoke detectors in case of fire.
Should a fire occur in any dwelling or dwelling unit, and that dwelling or dwelling unit is found not to
be equipped with approved and operable smoke detectors as required in this chapter, the owner, the
operator, and/or the occupant, if the occupant is or may be responsible for the violation, shall be charged
with a violation of this chapter. In addition, the owner, operator, and/or occupant shall be issued a notice
of violation as provided for in section 18-24 initiating the procedure for correction of the violation.
(Ord. No. 88-9262, § 4, 8-1-88)
Sec. 18-23. Inspection authorized.
(a) Generally. For the purpose of determining compliance with the provisions of this chapter, the
building official, or his authorized representative, is hereby authorized and directed to make
inspections to determine the condition, use and occupancy of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming
units, and the premises upon which the same are located. For the purpose of making such
inspections, the building official or his authorized representative, is hereby authorized to enter,
examine and survey all dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units and premises upon which the same
are located, at all reasonable times.
(b) Notification and right of entry. The owner, operator and occupant of every dwelling, dwelling unit,
and rooming unit shall give the building official, or his authorized representative, free access to such
dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit, and its premises, for the purpose of such inspection,
examination and survey. If entry for the purpose of such inspection is refused, the building official,
or his authorized representative, shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure
entry, including, but not limited to, application for warrant or an order of the municipal court or the
district court authorizing the inspection.
(c) Occupant to give owner access for repairs or alterations. Every occupant shall give the owner
thereof, or his agent or employees, access to any part of such dwelling, or its premises, at all
reasonable times for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect
compliance with the provisions of the chapter, or with any rule or regulations adopted and
promulgated, or any order issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 16-21; Ord. No. 88-9262, § 1, 8-1-88)
2 Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2.
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Sec. 18-24. Notice of violations required.
Except in those instances in which sections 18-22 or 18-26 are applicable, whenever the building official
or his authorized representative determines that there has been a violation of any provisions of this
chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant hereto, he shall give notice of such alleged violation
to the person or persons who are or may be responsible therefor, as enumerated in section 18-25(4).
(Code 1966, § 16-22; Ord. No. 88-9262, § 2, 8-1-88)
Sec. 18-25. Contents of notice; service.
This notice of violation shall:
(1) Be in writing;
(2) Particularize the violations alleged to exist or to have been committed;
(3) Provide a reasonable time, but not less than ten (10) days in any event, for the correction of the
violations particularized;
(4) Be addressed to and served upon the owner of the property, the operator of the dwelling, and
the occupant of the dwelling unit or the rooming unit concerned, if the occupant is or may be
responsible for violation. Service shall be by personal service or by registered or certified mail,
return receipt requested, delivered to addressee only. If service is made by registered or
certified mail, the building official or his authorized representative shall include in the record a
verified statement giving details regarding the mailing. If one or more persons to whom the
notice is addressed cannot be found or served after diligent effort to do so, service may be made
upon such person by posting a notice in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected
by the notice, in which event the building official or his authorized representative shall include
in the record a statement as to why such posting was necessary.
(Code 1966, § 16-23; Ord. No. 88-9262, § 3, 8-1-88)
Sec. 18-25.1. Nuisance declared--Municipal court prosecution.
Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed a nuisance and detrimental to the health,
safety and welfare of the inhabitants of this city. As an alterative to any other remedy under this article,
any person or persons who are or may be responsible for any violation of this chapter may be prosecuted
in municipal court and punished by:
(1) An order to vacate, repair and/or demolish;
(2) An order authorizing the city to repair and/or demolish and assessing the costs thereof;
(3) A fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00);
(4) Imprisonment for a period of not exceeding six (6) months; or
(5) Any combination of the above.
Each day any violation of this chapter continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. No. 95-9717, § 1, 1-8-96)
Cross references: Nuisances generally, Ch. 24.
Sec. 18-26. Designation, condemnation of unfit dwellings.
The designation of dwellings or dwelling units as unfit for human habitation and the procedure for the
condemnation and placarding of such unfit dwellings or dwelling units shall be carried out in
compliance with, the following requirements:
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(1) Standards. The building official may determine that any dwelling unit is unfit for human use or
habitation if he finds that conditions exist in such structure which are dangerous or injurious to
the health, safety or morals of the occupants of such buildings, or other residents of the city, or
which shall have a blighting influence on properties in the area. Such conditions may include
the following without limitations: Defects therein increasing the hazards of fire, accident, or
other calamities; lack of adequate ventilation; air pollution; light or uncleanliness, sanitary
facilities; dilapidation; disrepair, structural defects; overcrowding; inadequate ingress and
egress; dead and dying trees, limbs or other unsightly natural growth; unsightly appearances
that constitute a blight to the adjoining property, the neighborhood or the city; walls, siding or
exteriors of a quality and appearance not commensurate with the character of the properties in
the neighborhood; unsightly stored or parked material, equipment, supplies, machinery, trucks,
or automobiles or parts thereof; vermin infestation; inadequate drainage; or any violation of the
health, fire, building or zoning regulations, or other law or regulations relating to the use of
land and the use and occupancy of the buildings and improvements.
(2) Placarding, order to vacate. Any dwelling or dwelling unit condemned as unfit for human
habitation and so designated and placarded by the building official shall be vacated within
thirty (30) days.
(3) Compliance required before reoccupancy. No dwelling or dwelling unit which has been
condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation shall again be used for human
habitation until written approval is secured from and such placard is removed by, the building
official. The building official shall remove such placard whenever the defect or defects upon
which the condemnation and placarding action were based have been eliminated. It shall be
unlawful for anyone to let, lease, occupy or permit the occupancy, whether for a consideration
or not, of any dwelling so posted and any violation of this provision shall constitute a
misdemeanor within the meaning of this chapter. It shall be unlawful for any person to deface
or remove the placard from any dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned as unfit
for human habitation and placarded as such, except the building official as herein provided, and
any violation of this provision shall constitute a misdemeanor within the meaning of this
chapter.
(Code 1966, § 16-24)
Sec. 18-27. Order to repair, remove or demolish.
At the time of the placarding and order to vacate specified by section 18-26(2), the building official shall
determine the cost of repairs, alterations, or improvements and shall notify the owner of his
determination. The building official shall also issue and cause to be served upon the owner in the
manner specified for serving notice in section 18-25(4) hereof, a further order which:
(1) If the repair, alteration or improvement of the structure can be made at a cost which is less than
three hundred (300) percent of the then current assessed taxable value of the structure, requires
the owner, within the time specified in the order, to repair, alter, or improve such structure so as
to render it fit for human use or habitation and commanding the owner to leave such structure
vacant until compliance with such order; or
(2) If the repairs, alterations or improvements of the structure cannot be made at a cost which is
less than three hundred (300) percent of the then current assessed taxable value of the structure,
requires the owner within the time specified in the order to remove or demolish such structure.
(Code 1966, § 16-25)
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Sec. 18-28. Procedure for repairs or demolition.
(a) Whenever a petition is filed with the building official or his designated agent, by at least five (5)
residents of the city charging that any structure is unfit for human use or habitation, or whenever it
appears to the building official, or his designated agent, on his own motion, that any structure is unfit
for human use or habitation, he shall, if his preliminary investigation discloses a basis for such
charges, issue and cause to be served upon the owner, every mortgagee of record and all parties in
interest in such structure (including persons in possession) a complaint stating the charges in that
respect. Such complaint shall contain a notice that a hearing will be held before the building official
or his designated agent at a place therein fixed not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty (30)
days after the serving of the complaint. The owner, mortgagee and parties in interest shall have the
right to file and answer to the complaint and to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at
the place and time fixed in the complaint; and that the rules of evidence prevailing in courts of law
or equity shall not be controlling in hearings before the building official.
(b) If, after such notice and hearing the building official determines that the structure under
consideration is unfit for human use or habitation he shall state in writing his findings of facts in
support of such determination and shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner thereof an order
which:
(1) If the repair, alteration or improvements of the structure can be made at a reasonable cost in
relation to the value of the structure, which shall not exceed three hundred (300) percent of the
then current assessed taxable value of the structure, the owner of the property shall within the
time specified in the order, repair, alter or improve such structure to render it fit for human use
or habitation or shall vacate and close the structure until conformance with this chapter is
made; or,
(2) If the repair, alteration or improvement of the structure cannot be made at a reasonable cost in
relation to the value of the structure, that is to say, less than three hundred (300) percent of the
then current assessed taxable value of the structure, which is hereby fixed as a reasonable cost
by the board of commissioners, the owner shall within the time specified in the order remove or
demolish such structure.
(c) If the owner fails to comply with an order to repair, alter or improve or to vacate and close the
structure within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of issuance of such order, the building
official may cause such structure to be repaired, altered or improved, or to be vacated and closed.
(d) If the owner fails to comply with an order to remove or demolish the structure within one hundred
twenty (120) days from the date of issuance of such order, the building official may cause such
structure to be removed or demolished.
(e) The amount of the cost of such repairs, alterations or improvements, or vacating and closing or
removal or demolition by the building official shall be a lien against the real property upon which
such cost was incurred and such lien, including as part thereof allowance of his costs and the
necessary attorney's fees, may be foreclosed in judicial proceedings, in the manner provided or
authorized by law for loans secured by liens on real property or shall be assessed as a special
assessment against the lot or parcel of land on which the structure was located and the city clerk
shall at the time of certifying other city taxes, certify the unpaid portion of the aforesaid costs and
the county clerk shall extend the same on the tax rolls of the county against the lot or parcel of land.
If the structure is removed or demolished by the building official he shall sell the materials of such
structure and shall credit the proceeds of such sale against the cost of the removal or demolition and
if there be any balance remaining it shall be paid to the parties entitled thereto as determined by
proper judicial proceedings instituted by the building official after deducting the costs of such
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judicial proceedings including his necessary attorney's fees incurred therein, as determined by the
court.
(Code 1966, § 16-26)
Sec. 18-29. Conditions making structures unfit for human use or habitation.
The building official may determine that a structure is unfit for human use or habitation if he finds that
conditions exist in such structure which are dangerous or injurious to the health, safety or morals of the
occupants of such buildings or other residents of the city or which have a blighting influence on
properties in the area. Such conditions may include the following without limitations: Defects therein
increasing the hazards of fire, accident or other calamities; lack of adequate ventilation, air pollution;
light or sanitary facilities; dilapidation; disrepair, structural defects, uncleanliness; overcrowding;
inadequate ingress and egress; dead and dying trees; limbs or other unsightly natural growth; unsightly
appearances that constitute a blight to adjoining property, the neighborhood or the city; walls, siding or
exteriors of a quality and appearance not commensurate with the character of the properties in the
neighborhood; unsightly stored or parked material, equipment, supplies, machinery, trucks or
automobiles or parts thereof; vermin infestation; inadequate drainage; or any violation of health, fire,
building or zoning regulations, or any other laws or regulations relating to the use of land and the use
and occupancy of buildings and improvements.
(Code 1966, § 16-27)
Sec. 18-30. Service of complaint or order.
Complaints or orders issued by the building official pursuant to this section shall be served upon persons
either personally or by registered or certified mail, but if the whereabouts of such persons is unknown
and the same cannot be ascertained by the building official in the exercise of reasonable diligence, and
the building official shall make an affidavit to that effect, then the serving of such complaint or order
upon such person may be made by publishing the same once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks in
the official newspaper of the city. A copy of such complaint or order shall be posted in a conspicuous
place on the premises affected by the complaint or order. A copy of such complaint or order shall also be
filed with the clerk of the district court of the county and such filing of the complaint or order shall have
the force and effect as other lis pendens notices provided by law.
(Code 1966, § 16-28)
Sec. 18-31. Emergency abatement.
(a) Whenever, in the judgment of the building official an emergency exists which requires immediate
action to protect the public health, safety or welfare, an order may be issued, without notice,
conference, or hearing, directing the owner, occupant, operator, or agent to take such action as is
appropriate to correct or abate the emergency. If circumstances warrant, the building official may act
to correct or abate the emergency.
(b) The owner, occupant, operator or agent shall be granted a conference on the matter upon his request,
as soon as practicable but such conference shall in no case stay the abatement or correction of such
emergency.
(Code 1966, § 16-29)
Secs. 18-32--18-40. Reserved.
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DIVISION 2. APPEALS
Sec. 18-41. Building codes advisory and appeals board.
(a) The Building Advisory Board (referred to in this chapter as "the board") shall serve to provide for
final interpretation of the provisions of this chapter and to hear appeals provided for hereunder. The
board may adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its business and shall render all
decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a copy to the building official. Appeals to the
board regarding matters addressed by this chapter shall be processed in accordance with the
provisions contained in section 18-42 et seq. Copies of all rules or regulations adopted by the board
shall be delivered to the building official who shall make them freely accessible to the public.
(b) The board shall have the power to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in
any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the building official in the enforcement
of this chapter. The board may also when it deems the same appropriate, grant variances, waivers or
exceptions to any portion, standard or requirement of this chapter providing that such variance,
waiver or exception is not contrary to the purpose of this chapter as stated in section 18-3.
(Code 1966, § 16-30; Ord. No. 88-9281, § 4, 10-17-88; Ord. No. 05-10269, § 1, 4-18-05)
Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2; boards and commissions generally, § 2-136 et seq.
Sec. 18-42. Procedure.
(a) Right of appeal. Any person, officer of the city or of any governmental agency or body aggrieved by
any decision, notice or order of the officer administering the provisions of this chapter may appeal
such decision to the board.
(b) Form of appeal. Any person entitled to appeal the decision, notice or order of the building official
may appeal the same by filing at the office of the building official within ten (10) days from the date
of the service of such decision, notice or order upon them, a written appeal containing the following:
(1) A hearing in the words: "Before the Building Codes Advisory and Appeals Board of the City of
Salina, Kansas;"
(2) A caption reading "Appeal of _________," giving the names of all appellants participating in
the appeal;
(3) A brief statement setting forth the legal interest of each of the appellants in the building or the
land involved in the notice and order;
(4) A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of that specific order or action protested,
together with any material facts claimed to support the contentions of the appellant;
(5) A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the relief sought and the reasons why it is
claimed the protested order of action should be reversed, modified, or otherwise set aside;
(6) The signature of all parties named as appellants, and their official mailing addresses;
(7) The verification of the appellants as to the truth of the matters stated in the appeal.
(c) Scheduling and noticing appeal for hearing. Within ten (10) days after receiving the written appeal
the board shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing of the appeal by the board. Such date shall
be not less than ten (10) days nor more than sixty (60) days from the date the appeal was filed with
the building official. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least ten
(10) days prior to the date of the hearing to each appellant by the secretary of the board either by
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causing a copy of such notice to be delivered to the appellant personally, or sent by certified mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested, at the address shown on the appeal.
(Code 1966, § 16-31; Ord. No. 88-9281, § 5, 10-17-88)
Sec. 18-43. Effect of failure to appeal.
Failure of any person to file an appeal in accordance with the provisions of section 18-42 shall constitute
a waiver of his right to an administrative hearing and adjudication of the notice and order, or to any
portion thereof.
(Code 1966, § 16-33)
Sec. 18-44. Scope of hearing.
Only those matters or issues specifically raised by the appellant shall be considered in the hearing of the
appeal.
(Code 1966, § 16-34)
Sec. 18-45. Stay order.
Enforcement of any notice and order of the building official issued under this chapter shall be stayed
during the pendency of an appeal therefrom which is properly and timely filed.
(Code 1966, § 16-35)
Sec. 18-46. Procedure for conduct of hearing appeals.
(a) General:
(1) Record. A record of the entire proceedings shall be made by tape recording or by any other
means of permanent recording determined to be appropriate by the board.
(2) Reporting. The proceedings at the hearing shall be reported by a stenographic reporter if
requested by any party thereto. A transcript shall be made available to all parties upon request
and upon payment of a fee equal to the cost involved in making the transcript.
(3) Continuances. The board may grant continuances for good cause shown.
(4) Oaths, certification. In any proceedings under this chapter, the board has the power to
administer oaths and affirmations and to certify to official acts.
(5) Reasonable dispatch. The board shall proceed with reasonable dispatch to conclude any matter
before it. Due regard shall be shown for the convenience and necessity of any parties or their
representatives.
(b) Form of notice of hearing: The notice to appellant shall be substantially in the following form, but
may include other information:
You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the Building Codes Advisory and Appeals
Board at the City Commission Room, City--County Building, 300 West Ash Street, Salina, Kansas,
on the _________ day of _________, 19_________, at _________ o'clock _________M., upon the
notice and order served upon you. You may be present at the hearing. You may be, but need not be,
represented by counsel. You may present any relevant evidence and will be given full opportunity to
cross-examine all witnesses testifying against you. You may request the issuance of subpoenas to
compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, documents, or other things by filing
an affidavit therefor with the board.
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(c) Subpoenas:
(1) Filing of affidavit. The board may obtain issuance and service of a subpoena for the attendance
of witnesses or the production of other evidence at a hearing upon the request of a member of
the board or upon written demand of any party. The issuance and service of such subpoenas
shall be obtained upon the filing of an affidavit therefor which states the names and addresses
of the proposed witnesses; specifies the exact things sought to be produced and the materiality
thereof in detail to the issues involved; and states that the witness has the desired things in their
possession or under their control. A subpoena need not be issued when affidavit is defective in
any particular.
(2) Penalties. Any person who refuses, without lawful excuse, to attend any hearing, or to produce
material evidence in their possession or under their control as required by any subpoena served
upon such person as provided for herein, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(d) Conduct of hearing:
(1) Rules. Hearing need not be conducted according to the technical rules relating to evidence and
witnesses.
(2) Oral evidence. Oral evidence shall be taken only on oath or affirmation.
(3) Hearsay evidence. Hearsay evidence may be used only if it would be admissible over objection
in civil actions in courts of competent jurisdiction in this state.
(4) Admissibility of evidence. Any relevant evidence shall be admitted if it is the type of evidence
on which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs,
regardless of the existence of any statutory rule or common law which might make improper
the admission of such evidence over objection in civil actions in courts of competent
jurisdiction in this state.
(5) Exclusion of evidence. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded.
(6) Rights of parties. Each party shall have these rights, among others:
a. To call and examine witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues of the hearing;
b. To introduce documentary and physical evidence;
c. To cross-examine opposing witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues of the hearing;
d. To impeach any witness regardless of which party first called the witness to testify;
e. To rebut evidence against him/her;
f. To represent himself/herself or to be represented by counsel.
(7) Official notice.
a. What may be noticed. In reaching a decision, official notice may be taken, either before or
after submission of the case for decision of any fact which may be judicially noticed by
the courts of this state or of official records of the board or departments and ordinances of
the city or rules and regulations of the board.
b. Parties to be notified. Parties present at the hearing shall be informed of the matters
noticed, and these matters shall be noted in the record referred to therein, or appended
thereto.
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c. Opportunity to refute. Parties present at the hearing shall be given a reasonable
opportunity, on request, to refute the officially noticed matters by evidence or by written
or oral presentation of authority, the manner of refutation to be determined by the board.
d. Inspection of premises. The board may inspect any building or premises involved in the
appeal during the course of the hearing, provided that:
1. Notice of such inspection shall be given to the parties before the inspection is made;
2. The parties are given an opportunity to be present during the inspection; and
3. The board shall state for the record upon completion of the inspection the material
facts observed and the conclusion drawn therefrom.
Each party then shall have a right to rebut or explain the matters so stated by the
board, the manner of rebuttal or explanation to be determined by the board.
(e) Method and form of decision:
(1) Hearing before board. No member of the board who did not hear the evidence or has not read
the entire record of the proceedings shall note or take part in the decision upon a contested case
heard by the board.
(2) Form of decision. The decision of the board shall be in writing and shall contain findings of
facts, a determination of the issues presented, and the requirements to be complied with by the
parties. A copy of the decision shall be delivered to appellant personally, or sent to them by
certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested.
(3) Effective date of decision. The effective date of the decision shall be the date stated therein.
(Code 1966, § 16-36; Ord. No. 88-9281, § 6, 10-17-88)
Sec. 18-47. Appeals from decision of board.
Any person, officer of the city or of any governmental agency or body aggrieved by the decision of the
board may appeal such decision by filing an action in the district court. Such action must be filed within
thirty (30) days from the effective date of the decision of the board.
(Code 1966, § 16-37; Ord. No. 88-9281, § 7, 10-17-88)
Secs. 18-48--18-60. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. USE AND OCCUPANCY REGULATIONS
Sec. 18-61. Scope, applicability.
No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling
unit, for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking or eating therein, which does not comply with the
following requirements. The following requirements are hereby declared essential to the health and
safety of the occupants of such dwelling or dwelling unit.
(Code 1966, § 16-54)
Sec. 18-62. Basement or cellar.
The basement or cellar of any dwelling shall be reasonably dry and ventilated and shall be kept free
from rubbish accumulation.
(Code 1966, § 16-55)
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Sec. 18-63. Heating.
Every dwelling and every dwelling unit shall be so constructed, insulated and maintained and be
provided by the owner or occupant with heating units so that it is capable of reaching an air temperature
of seventy (70) degrees Fahrenheit under ordinary winter conditions. The chimney of the dwelling or
dwelling unit shall be maintained in good order, and the owner of the approved heating equipment shall
maintain it in good order and repair.
(Code 1966, § 16-56)
Sec. 18-64. Natural light and ventilation.
(a) Natural or artificial light and ventilation. All guest rooms, dormitories and habitable rooms within a
dwelling unit shall be provided with natural light by means of windows or skylights with an area of
not less than one-tenth of the floor area of such rooms with a minimum of twelve (12) square feet.
All bathrooms, water closet compartments, laundry rooms, and similar rooms shall be provided with
natural ventilation by means of windows or skylights with an area of not less than one-tenth of the
floor area of such rooms with a minimum of three (3) square feet. Not less than one-half of the
required window or skylight area shall be open-able to provide natural ventilation.
(b) Origin of light and ventilation. Required windows shall open directly onto a street or public alley or
court located on the same lot as the building. Exception: Required windows may open into a roofed
porch where the porch:
(1) Abuts a street, yard, or court; and
(2) Has a ceiling height of not less than seven (7) feet; and
(3) Has the longer side at least sixty-five (65) percent open and unobstructed.
A required window in a service room may open into a vent shaft which is open and unobstructed to
the sky and not less than four (4) feet in least dimension. No vent shall extend through more than
two (2) stories.
For the purpose of determining light and ventilation requirements, any room may be considered as a
portion of an adjoining room when one-half of the area of the common wall is open and
unobstructed and provides an opening of not less than one-tenth of the floor area of the interior room
or twenty-five (25) square feet, whichever is greater.
(c) Mechanical ventilation. In lieu of openable windows for natural ventilation, a mechanical ventilation
system may be provided. Such system shall be capable of providing two (2) air changes per hour in
all guest rooms, dormitories, habitable rooms, and in public corridors. One-fifth of the air supply
shall be taken from the outside. In bathrooms, water closet compartments, laundry rooms, and
similar rooms a mechanical ventilation system connected directly to the outside, capable of
providing five (5) air changes per hour, shall be provided.
(d) Vent shaft. A required window in a service room may open into a vent shaft which is open and
unobstructed to the sky and not less than four (4) feet in least dimension. No vent shaft shall extend
through more than two (2) stories.
(e) Hallways. All public hallways, stairs and other exitways shall be adequately lighted at all times in
accordance with the Uniform Building Code.
(f) Sleeping areas. All rooms or areas used for sleeping purposes shall be provided with a secondary means
of exit. This may be provided by an additional door or window leading to the exterior of the building.
(Code 1966, § 16-57)
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Sec. 18-65. Windows and doors.
Every window and exterior door shall be reasonably weathertight, watertight and rodent-proof and shall
be kept in good working condition and repair.
(Code 1966, § 16-58)
Sec. 18-66. Lighting.
(a) Every habitable room shall have a ceiling electric outlet and a duplex outlet in the wall or floor, or at
least two (2) wall or floor outlets.
(b) Every laundry room, furnace room, hall, porch and corridor shall have one ceiling or wall type
electric light fixture.
(c) All electrical wiring and fixtures shall be properly installed, maintained in safe and good working
order, and shall be connected to the source of electric power in a safe manner.
(Code 1966, § 16-59)
Sec. 18-67. Basement and cellar dwelling units.
No dwelling unit partially below grade shall be used for living purposes unless:
(1) Floors and walls are weathertight;
(2) Total window area, total operable area and ceiling height are in accordance with this chapter;
and
(3) Required minimum window area of every habitable room is entirely above the grade of the
ground adjoining such window area.
(Code 1966, § 16-60)
Sec. 18-68. Floor area and ceiling heights.
(a) Ceiling heights. Habitable rooms, storage rooms and laundry rooms shall have a ceiling height of not
less than seven (7) feet, six (6) inches. Hallways, corridors, bathrooms, toilet rooms and basement
and cellar dwelling units shall have a ceiling height of not less than seven (7) feet measured to the
lowest projection from the ceiling.
(b) Superficial floor area. Every dwelling unit shall have at least one room which shall have not less
than one hundred twenty (120) square feet of superficial floor area. Every room which is used for
both cooking and living or both living and sleeping purposes shall have not less than one hundred
fifty (150) square feet of superficial floor area. Every room used for sleeping purposes shall have not
less than seventy (70) square feet for one person and ninety (90) square feet for two (2) persons.
Where more than two (2) persons occupy a room used for sleeping purposes the required superficial
floor area shall be increased at the rate of fifty (50) square feet for each occupant in excess of two
(2).
Exception: Nothing in this section shall prohibit the use of an efficiency living unit meeting the
following requirements:
(1) The unit shall have a living room of not less than two hundred twenty (220) square feet of
superficial floor area. An additional one hundred (100) square feet of superficial floor area shall
be provided for each occupant of such unit in excess of two (2).
(2) The unit shall be provided with a separate closet.
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(3) The unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refrigeration facilities
each having a clear working space of not less than thirty (30) inches in front. Light and
ventilation conforming to this chapter shall be provided.
(4) The unit shall be provided with a separate bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory, and
bathtub or shower.
(5) Whenever one of the occupants of a sleeping room is less than seven (7) years old, the allowed
occupancy may be increased by one, by special permission of the board.
(c) Width. No habitable room shall be less than seven (7) feet in any dimension and no water closet
space less than thirty (30) inches in width and shall provide a clear space in front of the water closet
not less than twenty-four (24) inches.
(Code 1966, § 16-61)
Sec. 18-69. Bathing facilities.
(a) Bathing facilities shall be provided in rooming and boardinghouses in the form of a tub or shower
for each eight (8) occupants. Separate facilities, plainly marked, shall be provided for each sex.
(b) Every dwelling unit shall contain within a room which affords privacy to a person in the room, a
bathtub or shower in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water and
sewer system.
(Code 1966, §§ 16-62, 16-66)
Sec. 18-70. Toilet facilities.
(a) A water closet shall be provided for each six (6) occupants of a rooming or boardinghouse, and shall
be separated with separate access from bathing facilities if more than four (4) occupants are served
by each. Separate facilities shall be provided for each sex and shall be plainly marked.
(b) There shall be at least one flush water closet in good working condition for each dwelling unit,
which flush water closet shall be located within the dwelling unit and in a room which affords
privacy.
(Code 1966, §§ 16-63, 16-67)
Sec. 18-71. Kitchen sink.
In every dwelling unit there shall be at least one kitchen sink with public water under pressure and
connected to the public sewer, or if that sewer system is not available, to a sewage disposal system
approved by the joint city-county health department.
(Code 1966, § 16-64)
Sec. 18-72. Water heating facilities.
Every dwelling shall have water heating facilities which are properly installed and maintained in a safe
and good working condition and are capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit an
adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower
at a temperature of not less than one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit.
(Code 1966, § 16-65)
Sec. 18-73. Lavatory facilities.
Every dwelling unit shall contain within its walls a lavatory basin in good working condition and
properly connected to an approved water and sewer system and located in the same room as the required
flush water closet or as near to the room as practicable.
(Code 1966, § 16-68)
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Sec. 18-74. Maintenance of plumbing.
All plumbing, water closets and other plumbing fixtures in every dwelling or dwelling unit shall be
maintained in good working order.
(Code 1966, § 16-70)
Cross references: Plumbing code, § 8-176 et seq.
Sec. 18-75. Private wastewater disposal system--Generally.
Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of section 41-114, the building sewer
shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the provisions of this article.
(Ord. No. 84-9006, § 1, 3-26-84)
Editor's note: Ord. No. 84-9006, §§ 1, 2, adopted March 26, 1984, repealed § 18-75 in its entirety and added new provisions. Former § 18-75 was
concerned with privies and derived from Code 1966, § 16-71.
Sec. 18-75.1. Same--Permit.
Before commencement of construction of a private wastewater disposal system, the owner shall first
obtain a written permit signed by the director. The application for such permit shall be made on a form
furnished by the city, which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specifications, and other
information as are deemed necessary by the director. A permit and inspection fee of one dollar ($1.00)
shall be paid to the city at the time the application is filed. A permit for a private wastewater disposal
system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the director.
He shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for
the permit shall notify the director when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any
underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within forty-eight (48) hours of the
receipt of notice by the director or his representative.
(Ord. No. 84-9006, § 1, 3-26-84)
Sec. 18-75.2. Same--Compliance.
The type, capacities, location, and layout of a private wastewater disposal system shall comply with all
regulations of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. When a public water supply is used,
no permit shall be issued for any private wastewater disposal system employing subsurface soil
absorption facilities where the area of the lot is less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet. In the
case of a private water supply, the minimum lot size will be forty thousand (40,000) square feet. No
septic tank or cesspool system shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
(Ord. No. 84-9006, § 1, 3-26-84)
Sec. 18-75.3. Same--Availability of sewer.
At such time as a public sewer system becomes available to a property served by a private wastewater
disposal system, as provided in section 41-114, a connection shall be made to the public wastewater
collection system in compliance with this article. Private wastewater disposal systems taken out of
service shall be rendered safe in a manner approved by the director. In general, underground structures
shall be drained and filled with gravel, chat, sand or soil. Above grade structures and portions of
underground structures extending to or above the ground line shall be razed and the site cleared of all
debris and graded to provide free drainage.
(Ord. No. 84-9006, § 1, 3-26-84)
Sec. 18-75.4. Same--Responsibility of owner.
The owner shall operate and maintain the private wastewater disposal system in a sanitary manner at all
times, at no expense to the city.
(Ord. No. 84-9006, § 1, 3-26-84)
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Sec. 18-75.5. Same--Additional requirements.
No statement contained in this article shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements
that may be imposed by the health officer or any provisions of the building code of the city.
(Ord. No. 84-9006, § 1, 3-26-84)
Sec. 18-76. Lighting of toilets and bathrooms.
Every toilet and every bathroom in every dwelling shall have at least one electric light in either the
ceiling or on the wall.
(Code 1966, § 16-72)
Sec. 18-77. Garbage and trash receptacles.
Every dwelling and every dwelling unit shall be provided with such receptacles as may be necessary to
contain all garbage and trash and such receptacles shall at all times be maintained in good repair, and
shall comply with the standards set forth in chapter 34.
(Code 1966, § 16-73)
Sec. 18-78. Means of access.
There shall be, for each dwelling unit, a separate access either to a hallway, stairway, or street which is
safe and in good repair.
(Code 1966, § 16-74)
Sec. 18-79. Drainage.
All courts, yards or other areas on the premises of any dwelling shall be so graded and drained that there
is no pooling of the water thereon. Properly constructed wading and swimming pools and fish ponds are
excepted from this section.
(Code 1966, § 16-75)
Sec. 18-80. Attached garages and non-dwelling areas.
All non-dwelling occupants shall be separated from the dwelling by a solid wall or ceiling with a fire
resistance rating of not less than one hour as defined in the building code of the city.
(Code 1966, § 16-76)
Sec. 18-81. Smoke detectors.
(a) Required installation. Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall be provided with operable smoke
detectors conforming to Uniform Building Code Standard No. 43-6. In dwelling units, detectors shall
be mounted on the ceiling or wall at a point centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to
rooms used for sleeping purposes. In an efficiency dwelling unit, the detector shall be centrally
located on the ceiling of the main room. Where sleeping rooms are on an upper level, the detector
shall be placed at the center of the ceiling directly above the stairway. All detectors shall be located
in accordance with approved manufacturer's instructions. When activated, the detector shall provide
an alarm in the dwelling unit.
(b) Power source. In new construction, required smoke detectors shall receive their primary power from
the building wiring when such wiring is served from a commercial source. Wiring shall be
permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection.
Smoke detectors may be battery operated when installed in existing buildings, or in buildings
without commercial power.
(c) Basements. A smoke detector shall be installed in the basement of dwelling units having a stair-way
which opens from the basement into the dwelling. Such detector shall be connected to a sounding
device or other detector to provide an alarm which will be audible in the sleeping area.
(Ord. No. 88-9262, § 5, 8-1-88)
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CHAPTER 19. LIBRARY1
Art. I. In General, §§ 19-1--19-20
Art. II. Library Board, §§ 19-21--19-38
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 19-1. Use of library.
The library shall be free to the use of the inhabitants of the city, subject always to such reasonable rules
and regulations as the library board may adopt, and the board may exclude from the use of the library
any and all persons who shall willfully violate such rules. The library board may extend the use and
privilege of such library to nonresidents of the city and may make exchanges of books with any other
library upon such terms and conditions as the board may from time to time by regulations prescribe.
(Code 1966, § 19-18)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 12-1227.
Sec. 19-2. Stealing, taking books, property. Error! Bookmark not defined.
It shall be unlawful for any person to steal, take and carry away from the public library any book,
pamphlet, periodical, paper or other property or take from the free public library of the city any such
book, pamphlet, periodical, paper or other property in any manner except in accordance with the rules
made by the board of directors of the library.
(Code 1966, § 19-31)
Cross references: Offenses against property, § 25-56 et seq.
Sec. 19-3. Failing to return books after notice.
It shall be unlawful for any person to take, borrow or obtain from the free public library of the city any
book, pamphlet, periodical, paper or other property, and neglect to return the same within two (2) weeks
from the date of the mailing by the librarian to such person's address of a notice to return the same, in
accordance with the rules of the library board.
(Code 1966, § 19-32)
Sec. 19-4. Damaging books or property.
It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully cut, mutilate, mark, tear, write upon, deface or otherwise
injure or destroy, in whole or in part, any book, pamphlet, periodical, map, document, picture or written
or engraved or printed paper belonging to the free public library of the city, or suffer any such injury to
be inflicted while such property is in his custody, or willfully injure or deface any of the furniture or
property in the rooms of the library.
(Code 1966, § 19-33)
Cross references: Offenses against property, § 25-56 et seq.
Secs. 19-5--19-20. Reserved.
1 Cross references: Streets, sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 35. State law references: Libraries in general, K.S.A. Ch. 12, Art. 12
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ARTICLE II. LIBRARY BOARD2
Sec. 19-21. Composition.
The library board shall consist of seven (7) appointed members and the mayor as an ex officio member.
(Code 1966, § 19-1)
Sec. 19-22. Appointment.
The mayor shall, as terms expire or vacancies occur, appoint, with the approval of the board of commissioners,
members of the library board.
(Code 1966, § 19-2)
Sec. 19-23. Terms.
Regular terms of members of the library board shall be for four (4) years, ending April thirtieth.
(Code 1966, § 19-3)
Sec. 19-24. Powers of mayor as ex officio member of board.
The mayor, as an ex officio member of the library board, shall have the same powers as appointed members.
(Code 1966, § 19-4)
Sec. 19-25. Board members not to hold other city offices.
No person holding any office in the city shall be appointed a member of the library board while holding such
office.
(Code 1966, § 19-5)
Sec. 19-26. Residence.
All members appointed to the library board shall be residents of the city.
(Code 1966, § 19-6)
Sec. 19-27. Filling vacancies.
Vacancies on the library board occasioned by removal from the city, resignation or otherwise, shall be filled by
appointment for the unexpired term.
(Code 1966, § 19-7)
Sec. 19-28. Number of terms on board limited.
No person who has been appointed for two (2) consecutive four (4) year terms on the library board shall be
eligible for further appointment to such board until two (2) years after the expiration of the second term.
(Code 1966, § 19-8)
Sec. 19-29. Compensation.
Members of the library board shall receive no compensation for their services as such but shall be allowed their
actual and necessary expenses in attending meetings and in carrying out their duties as members.
(Code 1966, § 19-9)
Sec. 19-30. Corporate status, title, powers.
The library board shall constitute a body corporate and politic, processing the usual powers of a corporation for
public purposes, under the name and style of "The Board of Directors of Salina Library" and under such name
may contract,
sue and be sued and acquire, hold and convey real and personal property in accordance with law.
(Code 1966, § 19-10)
2 Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2. State law references: Authority for library board, K.S.A. 12-1222 et seq.
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Sec. 19-31. Approval of board dealings in real property required.
The acquisition or disposition of real property shall be subject to the approval of the board of commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 19-11)
Sec. 19-32. Organization, officers.
The members of the library board shall annually organize by the election of a chairman, a secretary and a treasurer
and such other officers as they may deem necessary.
(Code 1966, § 19-12)
Sec. 19-33. Date, place of regular meetings; calling special meetings.
The library board shall fix the date and place of its regular meetings and special meetings may be called
by the chairman or upon written request of a majority of the members.
(Code 1966, § 19-13)
Sec. 19-34. Notice of special board meetings.
Written notice, stating the time and place of any special meeting of the library board and for the purpose
for which called, shall, unless waived, be given each member of the board at least two (2) days in
advance of such meeting, and no business other than that stated in the notice shall be transacted at such
meeting.
(Code 1966, § 19-14)
Sec. 19-35. Powers and duties.
The library board shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To make and adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the library;
(2) With the approval of the board of commissioners to purchase or lease a site or sites and to lease
or erect a building or buildings for the use of the library;
(3) To acquire by purchase, gift or exchange, books, magazines, papers, printed materials, slides,
pictures, films, projection equipment, phonograph records and other material and equipment
deemed necessary by the board for the maintenance and extension of modern library service;
(4) To employ a librarian and such other employees as the board shall deem necessary and to
remove them and to fix their compensation;
(5) To establish and maintain a library or libraries and traveling library service within the city or
within any other municipality with which service contract arrangements have been made;
(6) To contract with other libraries established under the provisions of K.R.S. 12-1215 to 12-1235
inclusive, or with the governing body of a municipality not maintaining a public library for the
furnishing of library service to the inhabitants of such municipality to the extent and upon such
terms as may be agreed upon, and to contract to furnish library service to any school library as
to use the library of the public school to supplement the facilities of the public library;
(7) To receive, accept and administer any money appropriated or granted to it by the state. or the
federal government or any agency thereof for the purpose of aiding or providing library service;
(8) To receive and accept any gift or donation to the library and administer the same in accordance
with any provisions thereof;
(9) To make annual reports to the state librarian and the board of commissioners of the city on or
before January thirty-first of each year for the preceding calendar year, showing receipts and
disbursements from all funds under its control, and showing such statistical information
relating to library materials acquired and on hand, number of library users, library services
available, and other information of general interest as the board of commissioners may require;
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(10) As to money received from sources other than a tax levy for library purposes, in its discretion,
to place such money in a separate fund or funds, or to place the money in the fund to which the
tax levy money is credited unless the grantor or donor shall direct how and for what purpose
the money shall be handled and spent.
(Code 1966, § 19-15)
Sec. 19-36. Bond of treasurer.
The treasurer of the library board shall give bond, in an amount fixed by the board and approved by the
board of commissioners, for the safekeeping and due disbursement of all funds that may come into his
hands as such treasurer. Such bond shall be filed with the city clerk.
(Code 1966, § 19-16)
Sec. 19-37. Duties of treasurer.
The county treasurer shall pay over to the treasurer of the library board all funds collected for the
maintenance of the library, and the treasurer of the library board shall pay out such funds on orders of
the board signed by the secretary and chairman thereof. Such treasurer shall keep an accurate record of
all moneys received and disbursed by him and make a report thereof to the library board monthly, or as
often as the board shall require.
(Code 1966, § 19-17)
Sec. 19-38. Budgets and tax levies.
(a) In addition to the powers and duties conferred by law, the board of directors of the free public library
shall prepare, publish and approve an annual budget for the maintenance and support of the free
public library in the same manner as required by law applying to other taxing units and shall
annually levy a tax not to exceed two and five-tenths (2.5) mills on each dollar of the assessed
tangible valuation of the property of such city for the maintenance and support of such free public
library. Whenever the board of directors determines that the tax currently being levied by such board
is insufficient to maintain and support the library and such board desires to increase the mill levy
above the current levy, such board may adopt a resolution declaring it necessary to increase such
annual levy in an amount which together with the amount of the current levy shall not exceed a total
of four (4) mills in any year.
(b) Whenever the board of directors of the free public library determines that the tax levy of four (4)
mills authorized by subsection (a) is insufficient to maintain and support the library, the board shall
adopt a resolution declaring it necessary to increase the annual levy by an additional amount not to
exceed one-fourth mill in any one year up to a total amount which shall not exceed an amount equal
to six (6) mills in any year.
(c) Any such resolution adopted under subsection (a) or (b) shall state the total amount of the tax to be
levied for library purposes and shall be published once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks in
the official city newspaper. Whereupon such annual levy in an amount not to exceed the amount
stated in the resolution may be made for the ensuing budget year and each successive budget year
unless a petition requesting an election upon the proposition to increase the tax levy in excess of the
current tax levy, signed by electors equal in number to not less than five (5) per cent of the electors
who voted at the last preceding regular city election, as shown by the poll books, is filed with the
county election officer within sixty (60) days following the date of the last publication of the
resolution. In the event a valid petition is filed, no such increased levy shall be made without such
proposition having been submitted to and having been approved by a majority of the electors voting
at an election called and held thereon. All such elections shall be called and held in the manner
prescribed for the calling and holding of elections upon the question of the issuance of bonds under
the general bond law. Such taxes shall be levied and collected in like manner as other taxes, which
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levy the clerk of such board of directors shall certify, on or before August twenty-fifth of each year,
to the county clerk who is hereby authorized and required to place the same on the tax roll of the
county to be collected by the county treasurer and paid over by the county treasurer to the treasurer
of such board of directors.
(Code 1966, § 19-19)
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CHAPTER 20. LICENSES1
Sec. 20-1. License and compliance required.
It shall be unlawful for any person, either as principal, officer, agent or employee:
(1) To conduct, pursue, carry on or operate in the city, any of the trades, occupations, businesses or
professions specified in this Code without having first paid to the city clerk a license fee
prescribed in section 2-2, and having procured a license from the city clerk, to engage in and
carry on such trade, occupation, business or profession;
(2) To fail to comply with all the regulations as provided in this chapter.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
Sec. 20-2. Application.
Any person engaging in any of the trades, occupations, businesses or professions upon which license
fees are levied shall, except when otherwise provided, file an application with the city clerk for a license
to carry on such trade, occupation, business or profession.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
Sec. 20-3. Age of licensees.
No license shall be issued to a person under eighteen (18) years of age, unless otherwise specifically
authorized.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
Cross references: Minors generally, Ch. 21.
Sec. 20-4. Fees.
(a) The application for a license shall be accompanied by the necessary fee.
(b) License fees levied pursuant to section 2-2 and other provisions of this Code shall, except when
otherwise provided, be received by the city clerk, who shall issue receipts therefor. All fees, with
copies of the receipts, shall be provided to the city treasurer by the city clerk for daily deposit.
(c) All license fees shall be credited to the general fund, except when another fund is specifically
designated by ordinance.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
Cross references: Establishment of license fee, § 2-2.
1 Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2; license for loudspeakers and sound trucks, § 3-5; retailer's license for alcoholic liquor, § 5-36 et seq.; distributor's
license for alcoholic liquor, § 5-51 et seq.; retailer's license for cereal malt beverages, § 5-91 et seq.; license for private clubs, § 5-136 et seq.; license for
carnivals, circuses and tent shows, § 6-31 et seq.; license for adult oriented businesses, § 6-54 et seq.; licensing of commercial animal establishments, § 7-
116 et seq.; license for electrical contractors, § 8-111; license for mechanical contractors, § 8-291; license required for sign business, § 8-383; license for
elevator contractors, § 8-436; licensing of mobile home parks, § 22-22; license for mobile home contractors and craftsmen, § 22-51; license for bondsmen, §
23-20 et seq.; licensing of peddlers and solicitors, Ch. 28; license for merchant or private policemen, § 30-36 et seq.; license for going-out-of-business sales,
§ 32-36 et seq.; license for junk and junk dealers, § 33-46 et seq.; license for private haulers of solid waste, § 34-61 et seq.; licensing of contractors for
driveways and sidewalks, § 35-157; license for trimmers and traders of trees and shrubs, § 39-110 et seq.; business license for taxicabs, § 40-11 et seq.
drivers license for taxicabs, § 40-21 et seq. State law references: Limitations and procedures for exercise of constitutional home rule power of taxation,
K.S.A. 12-137.
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Sec. 20-5. Issuance.
The city clerk shall issue all licenses, except when otherwise provided. All licenses shall bear the
signature of the city clerk and the city seal.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
Sec. 20-6. Contents.
Licenses shall state the name of the licensee, the purpose for which the license is issued, the place where
the trade, occupation, business or profession is to be carried on, if the license is for a specific location,
the dates of the licensing period, the amount of the fee paid and any other such information as deemed
appropriate by the city clerk.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
Sec. 20-7. Fees, due date.
(a) Annually. All license fees levied on an annual or multi-year basis shall be deemed to expire on
December 31 provided that one partial year be deemed a complete year for this purpose. Alcohol
business licenses, excluding cereal malt beverage licenses, are issued concurrently with the state.
license for a period of one (1) year.
(b) Weekly. All license fees levied on a weekly basis shall be valid for a consecutive seven-day period.
(c) Daily. All license fees levied on a daily basis shall be valid for one (1) calendar day, regardless of
the time of issue.
(d) Any license, subsections (a) through (c) above, which expires on a weekend or holiday, must be
renewed before the expiration date if the licensee wishes to engage in or carry on such trade,
occupation, business or profession without interruption.
(e) If a licensee has continued to operate without renewing the license, neither a new license or a
renewal license shall be issued until the licensee has paid all applicable license fees for the period of
continued operation. Such license shall be dated to begin on the day following the expiration of the
previous license.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94; Ord. No. 05-10270, § 1, 4-18-05)
Sec. 20-8. Licensing requirements, partial years.
Any person entering into a trade, occupation, business or profession for which an annual license is
required and which shall expire on December 31, shall immediately apply, pay for and obtain a license
subject to the following:
(1) If the date the application is made is prior to July 1, the full amount of the license fee shall be
collected.
(2) If the date the application is made July 1 or after, and the amount of the annual license fee is in
excess of sixty dollars ($60.00), then the applicant shall only be required to pay one-half (½)
the fee established by this Code. If the fee is sixty dollars ($60.00) or less, the full fee shall be
charged.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
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Sec. 20-9. Recovery of fee by suit.
In addition to the criminal penalty, the city may recover in civil action, in any court of competent
jurisdiction, the amount of the license fee prescribed in section 2-2.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
Sec. 20-10. License to be posted, exhibited.
Each license shall be posted in a conspicuous place where the trade, occupation, business or profession
is carried on and the holder of such license shall immediately show such license to any authorized
representative of the city when requested.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
Sec. 20-11. Regulated business subject to inspection.
All trades, occupations, businesses and professions licensed shall, if regulated, be open and subject to
inspection at all reasonable times by authorized representatives of the city to ascertain that the persons
conducting trades, occupations, businesses or professions are complying with all applicable regulations
of the city or the health department.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
Sec. 20-12. Duty to carry, exhibit license.
Any licensed person, not having a permanent location, shall carry such license and shall present the
license for inspection when requested to do so.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
Sec. 20-13. Transferability.
No license issued hereunder shall be transferable or assignable, unless specifically stated under the
Code.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
Sec. 20-14. Refunds prohibited.
No refund for the unused period of a license shall be made.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
Sec. 20-15. Separate license required for each place of business.
A separate license shall be obtained for each place conducted, operated, maintained or carried on by
each person engaged in any trade, occupation, business or profession for which a license is required.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
Sec. 20-16. Other regulations not affected.
This chapter shall not be construed so as to amend, modify or repeal any of the rules and regulations of
the trades, occupations, businesses or professions otherwise provided for in this Code or other
ordinances of the city and is meant to be supplementary only.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
Sec. 20-17. License not to authorize violation of law.
Nothing herein shall be construed as to permit any licensee licensed under the provisions of this Code to
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violate any law of the United States, the State of Kansas. or any provision of this Code or ordinance of
the city.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
Sec. 20-18. Compliance prerequisite to license.
Provisions of this Code and other ordinances regulating any trade, occupation, business or profession
required to pay a license fee and secure a license under this Code shall be observed and complied with
before any license is issued.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
Sec. 20-19. Forfeiture.
Where there are regulations by ordinance for any trade, occupation, business or profession, pursued,
carried on or operated in the city, any failure by any licensed person to observe such regulations may
result in the suspension or revocation of the license.
(Ord. No. 94-9660, § 1, 10-24-94)
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CHAPTER 21. MINORS1
Art. I. In General, §§ 21-1--21-15
Art. II. Curfew, §§ 21-16, 21-17
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Secs. 21-1--21-15. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. CURFEW2
Sec. 21-16. Definitions.
When using this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning indicated:
(1) Emergency means an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls
for immediate action. The term includes, but is not limited to, a fire, natural disaster,
automobile accident, or any situation requiring immediate action to prevent serious bodily
injury or loss of life.
(2) Child or Children means any person/persons fifteen (15) or less years of age.
(3) Parent, when used in relation to a child, includes a guardian, conservator, and every person
who is by law liable to maintain, care for, or support the child.
(4) Public place means any place to which the public or a substantial group of the public has
access and includes, but is not limited to, streets, school grounds, shopping centers, parking
lots, parks, playgrounds, transportation facilities, theatres, restaurants, shops, bowling alleys,
taverns, cafes, arcades, and similar areas that are open to the use of the public. As a type of
public place, a street is a way or place, of whatever nature, open to the use of the public as a
matter of right for purposes of vehicular travel or in the case of a sidewalk thereof for
pedestrian travel. "Street" includes that legal right-of-way, including, but not limited to,
improved traffic lanes, the curb, the sidewalks, whether paved or unpaved, and any grassy area
or other grounds found within the legal right-of-way of the street.
(Ord. No. 96-9749, § 1, 7-15-96)
1 Cross references: Streets, sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 35.
2 Editor's note: Ord. No. 96-9749, Adopted July 15, 1996, repealed and replaced Art. II, §§21-16 and 21-17, with new provisions, set out herein as Art. II,
§§ 21-16--21-20. Former Art. II pertained to similar subject matter as derived from the Code of 1966, §§ 23-149 and 23-150. Cross references:
Employment of minors by retailers of alcoholic liquor, § 5-20; furnishing cereal malt beverages to minors, § 5-71; misrepresenting age to obtain cereal malt
beverages, § 5-72;loitering by minors around cereal malt beverage premises, § 5-73; consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors at private clubs
prohibited, § 5-124; age of players for billiards and pool tables, § 6-156; age of licensees, § 20-3; purchase by pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers from
children, § 33-19.
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Sec. 21-17. Curfew for children.
Pursuant to the city's home rule authority and in accordance with the policy statement set forth in
Resolution Number 96-5032, any child is prohibited from being in or upon a public place within the city
during the period beginning at 11:00 p.m. and ending at 6:00 a.m.
(Ord. No. 96-9749, § 1, 7-15-96)
Sec. 21-18. Exceptions.
The following shall constitute valid exceptions to the operation of the curfew for children:
(1) When a child is accompanied by a parent of the child.
(2) When a child is accompanied by an adult authorized by a parent of the child to take the parent's
place in accompanying the child for a designated period of time and purpose within a specified
area.
(3) When a child is upon an emergency errand directed by the child's parent.
(4) When a child is on the sidewalk or property where the child resides, or on either side of the
street from the place where the child resides and the adult owner or resident of that property has
given permission for the child to be there.
(5) When a child is going to, engaged in, or returning from, without stop or detour, a lawful
employment facility.
(6) When a child is going to, attending, or returning from, without stop or detour, an official
school, religious, or other recreational activity, supervised by adults and sponsored by the city,
a civic, school, or religious organization or similar entity.
(Ord. No. 96-9749, § 1, 7-15-96)
Sec. 21-19. Process.
In accordance with the Kansas Code for Care of Children (K.S.A. 38-1501 et seq., and amendments
thereto), a law enforcement officer observing a child engaged in activity prohibited by this chapter shall
be deemed to have:
(1) Probable cause to believe that the child is a "child in need of care" as defined by K.S.A. 38-
1502(a), and amendments thereto; and
(2) Reasonable grounds to believe that the circumstances of the child are such that continuing in
the place in which the child has been found would be harmful to the child;
And may, therefore, take the child into custody pursuant to K.S.A. 38-1527, and amendments thereto,
and either:
(1) Deliver the child to the custody of the child's parent or other guardian; or
(2) Transport the child to a designated location for the purpose of undergoing the juvenile intake
and assessment process.
(Ord. No. 96-9749, § 1, 7-15-96)
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Sec. 21-20. Severability.
If any provision of this chapter, including any exception, part, phrase, or term, or the application thereof
to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the application to other persons or circumstances shall
not be affected thereby and the validity of this chapter in any and all other respects shall not be affected.
(Ord. No. 96-9749, § 1, 7-15-96)
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CHAPTER 22. MOBILE HOMES AND TRAILERS1
Art. I. In General, §§ 22-1--22-15
Art. II. General Regulations Applicable to all Existing and Future Mobile Homes and
Mobile Home Owners, §§ 22-16--22-35
Art. III. New Parks or Park Expansions, §§ 22-36--22-50
Art. IV. Mobile Home Contractors and Craftsmen, §§ 22-51--22-80
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 22-51--22-70
Div. 2. Permits and Inspections, §§ 22-71--22-80
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 22-1. Definitions.
The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings specifically
ascribed to them:
(1) Easement means a vested or acquired right to use land, other than as a tenant, for a specified
purpose.
(2) Mobile home means any movable structure designed for occupancy as a residence, office,
business, etc., which was not or cannot be determined to have been built in accordance with the
building code of the city. This definition excludes any movable structure which was designed
for recreational purposes or not designed for permanent attachment to utilities.
(3) Mobile home park or court means an area, piece, parcel, tract, lot or plot of land which is
licensed by the city, and which is used or intended for use or occupancy by one or more mobile
homes. This term does not include sales lots on which unoccupied mobile homes, whether new
or used, are located for the purposes of storage, inspection or sale.
(4) Mobile home space (area unit) means a plot of land within a mobile home park which can
accommodate one mobile home and which provides the necessary utility services for water,
sewerage and electricity.
(5) Mobile home stand means that part of an individual area which has been reserved for the
replacement of the mobile home, appurtenant structures or additions.
(6) Recreational space (open space) means any area or space designed for joint use of tenants
occupying mobile home parks.
(7) Recreational vehicle means a vehicular-type unit primarily designed as temporary living
quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use, which either has its own motive power or is
mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. The basic entities include: travel trailer, camping
trailer, truck camper and motor home.
1*Cross references: Buildings and structural appurtenances, Ch. 8; housing, Ch. 18; planning, Ch. 29; public utilities, Ch. 31; solid waste, Ch. 34; streets,
sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 35; subdivision regulations, Ch. 36; traffic and motor vehicles, Ch. 38; water and sewers, Ch. 41; zoning regulations,
Ch. 42; MH manufactured home park district, § 42-216 et seq. State law references: Uniform standards code for manufactured homes and recreational
vehicles, K.S.A. 75-1211 et seq.
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(8) Roadway means a private street which affords a principal means of public access to properties
or structures; same to be identified on the plan.
(Code 1966, § 21-1)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Secs. 22-2--22-15. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. GENERAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL EXISTING
AND FUTURE MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME OWNERS
Sec. 22-16. Location.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain, use, occupy or lease a mobile home within the city
outside of a licensed mobile home park or outside of an area zoned for that use by the ordinances of
the city except as provided below.
(b) It shall be permissible hereunder for a bona fide guest of the householder to park a recreational
vehicle in the rear yard of a dwelling for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) days; provided, that such
recreational vehicle may be used only for sleeping purposes or temporary storage during such fifteen
(15) day period and it does not constitute a hazard or a nuisance.
(Code 1966, § 21-12)
Sec. 22-17. Placement.
(a) Except as herein provided any mobile home used as a residence shall be placed on mobile home
stands and tied down and blocked as designated by K.S.A. 75-1226 through 75-1232.
(b) Mobile homes in parks existing prior to May 3, 1976 shall not be permitted to park closer than five
(5) feet to the side line of its area unit, nor shall it be so parked that it is closer than ten (10) feet to
any other mobile home or any other building located in the mobile home court.
(c) All mobile homes in new parks or park expansions shall be located so as to maintain a clearance of
not less than twenty (20) feet from another mobile home or appurtenance thereto, except when
placed end-to-end there shall be a minimum separation of twelve (12) feet. No mobile home shall be
located closer than twenty-five (25) feet from any building within the park, other than accessory
buildings located on the same space.
(Code 1966, § 21-13)
Cross references: Bulk regulations for mobile homes, § 42-221.
Sec. 22-18. Alteration of systems.
All alterations of internal mechanical systems (electric, gas and plumbing) shall comply with the
applicable sections of this Code.
(Code 1966, § 21-14)
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Sec. 22-19. Environmental standards.
(a) Drainage. Every park or portion thereof to be constructed under the provisions of this chapter shall
provide for the following in the manner herein specified:
(1) All land proposed for mobile home parks shall be protected against flooding.
(2) All such parks shall be drained and shall be located in areas free from swamps or standing
pools of water.
(3) The ground surface in all parts of every park shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface
water.
(b) Nuisances. All parks shall be maintained free of public nuisances.
(Code 1966, § 21-15)
Sec. 22-20. Storm protection.
Storm shelters. In each new park or in park expansions of ten (10) units or more, accumulated from the
date of this chapter, properly ventilated and constructed storm shelters shall be provided in a central or
other convenient location at a rate of eighteen (18) square feet of shelter space for each newly
constructed mobile home space. Storm shelters shall be built in accordance with the building codes of
the city.
(Code 1966, § 21-16)
Sec. 22-21. Responsibilities.
(a) Responsibilities of mobile home park owner. The mobile home park owner shall be responsible for
the acts of any of his agents, servants, employees, or representatives. It shall be the responsibility of
the mobile home park owner to:
(1) See that each unit is properly located and secured in conformance with this chapter;
(2) See that initial connections of each mobile home to gas, liquefied petroleum, electricity, water
and sewerage systems are performed by a licensed craftsman, i.e., electrician, plumber, gas
fitter, or mobile home craftsman, in accordance with this Code;
(3) Provide each mobile home space with a minimum of one hundred (100) amperes service (two
(2) fifty (50) amperes mains within the park service supply) and outlets to provide two hundred
twenty (220) volts, to all mobile homes equipped for such service;
(4) Keep a register containing a record of all mobile homes, owners if not owner occupied, and
tenants located within each park. The register shall contain the name and address of each
known occupant; the apparent make, model, year and manufacturer of each mobile home; and
the dates of arrival and departure of each mobile home. The person operating each park shall
keep the register available for inspection at all reasonable hours by law enforcement officers,
assessors and other officials whose duties necessitate acquisition of such information. The
original records of the register shall not be destroyed for a period of one year following the date
of registration;
(5) Keep a map of the park outlining the address, number and location of each mobile home. A
copy of the map shall be furnished to the emergency preparedness office;
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(6) Provide for the storage, collection and disposal of refuse and garbage so as not to create a
health hazard, rodent harborage, insect breeding area, accident or fire hazard, or unsightly
condition.
a. All refuse and garbage shall be stored in flytight, watertight, rodent-proof containers.
Containers shall be provided in sufficient number and capacity to properly store all refuse
and garbage.
b. Racks or holders shall be provided for all refuse and garbage containers. Such container
racks or holders shall be so designed as to prevent containers from being tipped, to
minimize spillage and container deterioration, and to facilitate cleaning around them.
c. All refuse and garbage shall be collected at least once weekly by a licensed private refuse
hauler.
(7) Obtain the required licenses;
(8) Obtain all building permits for accessory buildings or structures; and
(9) Insure that all new mobile home installations and lots upon which they are located are
inspected at time of installation by the building official.
(b) Responsibility of the mobile home owner. It shall be the responsibility of the mobile home owner to:
(1) Acquire permits before altering and connecting any structural, electrical, gas, mechanical, or
sanitary systems within the mobile home;
(2) Supply power to the mobile home through the use of a feeder assembly consisting of not more
than three (3) mobile home power-supply cords, each rated fifty (50) amperes, or a permanently
installed circuit;
Exception: A mobile home that is factory-equipped with gas or oil-fired central heating
equipment and cooking appliances shall be permitted to be provided with a mobile home
power-supply cord rated forty (40) amperes.
(3) The overall length of a power-supply cord, measured from the end of the cord to the face of the
attachment shall not exceed thirty-six and one-half (36 1/2) feet. Cords with adapters and
pigtail ends, splices, extension cords, and similar items will not be permitted; and
(4) Skirt the mobile home with a solid and wind-resistant material to be approved by the mobile
home park owner. Skirting shall enclose the total open area under the mobile home.
(Code 1966, § 21-17)
Sec. 22-22. Licensing.
(a) License required. It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or operate within the corporate
limits of the city, any mobile home park unless such person shall first obtain a license therefor as
hereinafter provided.
(b) Requirements for issuance. The city clerk shall issue a license for the operation of a mobile home
court when presented with:
(1) Written application by the owner or lessee of such mobile home court on forms supplied by the
city clerk;
(2) The receipt of the city treasurer for the proper fees, as hereinafter provided;
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(3) Proof that the proposed park is zoned correctly or is an existing nonconforming use;
(4) Certification by the building official that the park complies with all applicable sections of this
Code.
(c) License fees. A license fee as prescribed in section 2-2 shall be paid upon approval of the application
for licensing (relicensing).
(d) Revocation:
(1) If, at any time, it is determined by the city that the mobile home park does not conform to the
applicable sections of this Code, the mobile home park owner shall be given sixty (60) days to
bring the park into compliance.
(2) If the owner fails to comply with the applicable sections of this Code, his license shall be
revoked and it shall be unlawful for him to operate a mobile home park or collect rent from any
tenant of such park after the date the license was revoked.
(3) Mobile home park residents shall be given sixty (60) days to relocate their mobile homes from
the unlicensed park.
(4) Additional sixty (60) day extensions may be granted by the building official in cases of undue
hardship and where a bona fide effort by such mobile home park licensee to comply with this
Code is made.
(Code 1966, § 21-18)
Cross references: Licenses generally, Ch. 20.
Sec. 22-23. Park service distribution systems.
(a) Gas distribution system. The gas distribution system in the mobile home park shall meet all the
requirements of this Code. When liquefied petroleum gas is used, the provisions of the "Rules and
Regulations Relating to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Industry of the State of Kansas." as adopted by
this Code shall apply.
(1) Gas service systems shall be inspected by the building official prior to release of service.
(2) Connection of a gas line to the mobile home shall be by a flexible connector bearing the seal of
the American Gas Association.
(3) An iron-bodied, brass core cock with provisions for locking in closed position shall be installed
on the riser as close as practicable to the point of emergence from the ground, and the riser
shall be protected by a solid post set in the ground adjacent to the riser pipe.
(4) An approved automatic gas safety regulation device shall be installed in the service line or an
automatic shut-off with plastic nipple shall be installed directly above the core cock.
(5) Gas meters shall be removed upon discontinuance of service by gas service company. Slugging
of meters is prohibited.
(b) Park water distribution systems. The water distribution system in the mobile home park shall meet
all the requirements of this Code and the state. board of health. The size and location of all water
mains shall be approved by the city engineer.
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(c) Electrical distribution system. The electrical distribution system in the mobile home park shall meet
all the requirements of this Code.
(1) Electrical service systems shall be inspected by the building official prior to release of service.
(2) A minimum of one hundred (100) amperes service will be required at each new mobile home
stand (two (2) fifty (50) amperes mains within the park service panel).
(3) No splices shall be allowed in any mobile home power supply cord.
(4) Electrical meters shall be removed upon discontinuance of service by electrical service
company. Slugging of meters is prohibited.
(d) Sanitary sewer system. Individual sewer connections shall be provided for each mobile home space
in the park and shall meet all the requirements of this Code and the state. board of health. The size
and location of all sewer mains shall be approved by the city engineer.
(e) Fire protection. Within each mobile home park there shall be provided a fire protection system
approved by the fire chief in accordance with the Mobile Home Park Fire Safety Code of the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
(Code 1966, § 21-19; Ord. No. 02-10087, § 1, 7-8-02)
Secs. 22-24--22-35. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. NEW PARKS OR PARK EXPANSIONS
Sec. 22-36. Development requirements.
(a) Compliance with zoning. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing a mobile home
park in any part of the city contrary to the zoning regulations.
(b) Size, marking, parking, drainage and recreational areas for mobile home spaces. Each mobile home
space shall contain a minimum area of four thousand five hundred (4,500) square feet, plus five
hundred (500) square feet for recreational or open area, clearly defined by appropriate markers with
space provided for off-street parking for two (2) automobiles and shall be located on a well-drained
site, properly graded to insure rapid drainage and freedom from stagnant pools of water. Each space
shall be at least forty (40) feet wide and one hundred (100) feet in depth, except in the case of corner
lots which shall provide a minimum width of forty-five (45) feet. The recreational or open area may
be included in each mobile home space or may be developed separately. Separate recreational or
open areas shall not be less than three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet and required
setbacks, roadways, rights-of-way, and off-street parking spaces shall not be considered as
recreational or open areas.
(c) Proximity of mobile home to lot line, other mobile homes, buildings. All mobile homes shall be
located so as to maintain a clearance of not less than twenty (20) feet from another mobile home or
appurtenances thereto, except when placed end-to-end there shall be minimum separation of twelve
(12) feet. No mobile home shall be located closer than twenty-five (25) feet from any building
within the park, other than accessory buildings located on the same space.
(Code 1966, § 21-30)
Sec. 22-37. Park plan.
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Any person hereafter desiring to develop or enlarge a mobile home park shall submit a plan in
conformance with the zoning regulations.
(Code 1966, § 21-31)
Sec. 22-38. Construction standards.
(a) Public streets. All dedicated public streets within the environs of the park shall be constructed in
accordance with the city engineering street development and pavement standards prior to placement
of mobile homes on stands.
(b) Roadways (private streets):
(1) Generally layout:
a. Roadways used as public ways shall be provided on the site where necessary to furnish
principal trafficways for convenient access to the mobile home stands, or drives or other
facilities in the park.
b. They shall be designed to permit connection with existing facilities where necessary for
the proper functioning of the drainage and utility systems.
c. They shall be designed for the convenient movement of traffic. Dead-end streets shall be
provided with adequate surfaced turning space, a minimum of sixty (60) feet in diameter
with no parking, and eighty (80) feet in diameter with parking. The maximum length of a
dead-end street shall be six hundred (600) feet.
(2) Intersections generally shall be at right angles and at no point intersect at an angle less than
sixty (60) degrees. Intersections of more than two (2) streets at one point shall be avoided.
(3) Width of roadways. All improved roadways will be surfaced a minimum of twenty-four (24)
feet in width without parking and thirty-two (32) feet in width with parking.
(4) Surfacing. All streets, roadways, and parking lanes within the area of the park included in the
plan are required to be surfaced with asphalt, concrete, rock, or suitable substitute prior to
placement of mobile homes on abutting stands.
(c) Fire protection. The fire chief shall designate certain streets or roadways within the park as fire
lanes.
(d) Lighting. All interior streets and walkways shall be lighted by not less than three-tenths (0.3)
footcandles of artificial light.
(e) Mobile home service lines. Within each mobile home park all utility lines, from the mobile home to
source, including those for electricity and telephone, shall be underground.
(f) Mobile home stand:
(1) Construction:
a. Flexibl e surface: A minimum of five (5) inches thick gravel, stone or compacted surface
treated to discourage plant growth; or
b. Hard surface: A minimum of eighteen (18) inches wide concrete ribbons or slabs capable
of carrying the weight of the mobile home.
(g) Addresses shall be posted. Each approved mobile home stand will be assigned an address by the city
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engineering department if the plan is approved. The assigned address shall be posted so as to
publicly identify the address of the unit to which the address is assigned.
(Code 1966, § 21-32)
Secs. 22-39--22-50. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. MOBILE HOME CONTRACTORS AND CRAFTSMEN
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 22-51. License required.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of electrical, mechanical or plumbing
contracting in or on mobile homes without first having secured a mobile home contractor license.
(b) It shall further be unlawful for any person to engage in the trade or otherwise perform the act of
installing, repairing or altering electrical wiring for light, heat or power, and all other electrical
equipment, appliances and devices, air conditioning, heating equipment, or plumbing in or on a
mobile home within the city without first having secured a master mobile home craftsman license
and be in the employ of a licensed mobile home contractor. The following exceptions shall be
allowed:
(1) Persons having a journeyman mobile home craftsman license as provided for herein, shall be
permitted to work when they are in the employ of a licensed mobile home contractor, and he is
under the supervision or direction of a licensed master mobile home craftsman.
(2) A person having an apprentice mobile home craftsman license, as provided for herein, shall be
permitted to work when accompanied by and under the supervision or direction of a master
mobile home craftsman.
(c) Nothing in this article shall prohibit an electrician, plumber, or gas fitter from performing the
services for which he is licensed under this Code in or on a mobile home.
(Code 1966, § 9-411)
Cross references: Licenses generally, Ch. 20.
Sec. 22-52. Application for craftsman; examination; fees generally; expiration of licenses.
(a) Applications for examination for a master mobile home craftsman license, a journeyman mobile
home craftsman license, or an apprentice mobile home craftsman license shall be made to the
building official. The building official shall examine the applicant, shall consider applicant's
experience, training and other qualifications, and if found satisfactory, the building official shall
authorize the city clerk to issue the license for which application was made. The minimum
qualifications shall be the same as are hereinafter set out. At least one-half ( 1/2) of the examination
shall be written.
(b) Fees under this section shall be as prescribed in section 2-2.
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(c) Licenses shall expire on the thirty-first day of December of the third year regardless of when the
license was secured. Any applicant that does not renew by January 31 must submit a new application
and the applicant must prove himself qualified before a license may be issued.
(Code 1966, § 9-412; Ord. No. 9281, § 8, 10-17-88; Ord. No. 01-10064, § 2, 11-19-01)
Sec. 22-53. Contractor's application.
Applications for a mobile home contractor's license shall be made to the city clerk. The building official
shall examine the applications and, if found satisfactory, shall authorize the city clerk to issue the license
for which the application was made.
(Code 1966, § 9-413; Ord. No. 88-9281, § 9, 10-17-88)
Sec. 22-54. Craftsman classes established.
There are hereby established the following classes of mobile home craftsmen:
(1) Master mobile home craftsman. A master mobile home craftsman shall certify at least five (5)
years of practical experience in the field of mobile home repair. Such experience shall include
plumbing, gas, electrical, mechanical, and structural installation, repair or alteration to mobile
homes. Graduation from an approved trade school or a combination of training and experience
may qualify an individual to take an examination for a license.
(2) Journeyman mobile home craftsman. A journeyman mobile home craftsman is any person
earning a livelihood as a mobile home craftsman, but who has not acquired the necessary
longevity of experience to qualify as a master mobile home craftsman, but shall certify at least
three (3) years of practical experience in the field of mobile home repair. Such experience shall
include plumbing, gas, electrical, mechanical and structural installation, repair or alteration to
mobile homes. Graduation from an approved trade school or a combination of training and
experience may qualify an individual to take an examination for a license.
(3) Apprentice mobile home craftsman. An apprentice mobile home craftsman is any person
earning a livelihood as a mobile home craftsman, but who has not acquired the necessary
longevity or experience to qualify as a journeyman mobile home craftsman. Except by special
written permission and consent issued by the building official, an apprentice mobile home
craftsman shall not work except under the immediate supervision and direction and in the
presence of a licensed master mobile home craftsman, properly licensed by the city. No person
who has had their license revoked for cause shall be allowed to work as an apprentice mobile
home craftsman without the expressed consent of the building official. A person shall be
qualified to take an examination for a license if in the employ of a master mobile home
craftsman.
(Code 1966, § 9-414; Ord. No. 88-9281, § 10, 10-17-88)
Sec. 22-55. Mobile home craftsman board of examiners created; membership.
(a) There is hereby created a mobile home craftsman board of examiners to consist of three (3) persons,
all of whom will be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the board of commissioners and
one of whom will be designated to pass upon the qualifications, as elsewhere set forth in this article,
of all persons engaged in the repair, installation or alteration of mobile homes or their components.
(b) The membership of a board shall consist of the city plumbing and gas inspector, the city electrical
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inspector, and a licensed master mobile home craftsman. Members shall be appointed for a term of
one year.
(Code 1966, § 9-415)
Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2; boards and commissions generally, § 2-136 et seq.
Sec. 22-56. Board to hold meetings.
It shall be the duty of the members of the mobile home craftsman board of examiners, under such rules
and regulations as they shall prescribe, to hold meetings as necessary, on days to be announced by the
mobile home craftsman board of examiners, for the purpose of passing upon the qualifications of parties
desiring licenses to perform the duties of mobile home craftsman.
(Code 1966, § 9-416)
Sec. 22-57. Examinations; scope.
It shall be the duty of the building official to conduct examinations of applicants for mobile home
craftsman licenses. Examinations shall consist of questions, problems and demonstrations designed to
show the extent of the applicant's knowledge concerning the detailed provisions of this article and the
applicable city codes, the practical experience in this type of work which the applicant has had and the
degree of proficiency the applicant has attained. The examination shall be given on the basis of the
current code at the time which the examination is given. At least one-half of the examination shall be
written.
(Code 1966, § 9-417; Ord. No. 88-9281, § 11, 10-17-88)
Sec. 22-58. Issuance of license.
(a) After certification by the building official, licenses may be issued by the city clerk. Upon issuance of
a license, the holder thereof shall be authorized to perform repairs to mobile homes including,
without limitation, mechanical and structural repairs and to make installations, alterations and repairs
to the electrical, plumbing and gas systems located within the mobile home and to make the normal
exterior connections of existing mobile home park systems, if the connection may be made at the
mobile home space.
(b) The holder of this license shall not be authorized to install or repair any part of the mobile home park
electrical, plumbing or gas systems.
(Code 1966, § 9-418; Ord. No. 88-9281, § 12, 10-17-88)
Sec. 22-59. Suspension or revocation of license.
Any mobile home craftsman's license may be suspended for a definite length of time or revoked outright
by the building codes advisory and appeals board for good and sufficient cause. Such decisions are
subject to written appeal to the board of commissioners and such appeals shall be filed in writing with
the building codes advisory and appeals board within ten (10) days after the decision has been rendered.
Any and all such appeals arising from such rulings of the building codes advisory and appeals board
shall be expedited and completed not later than thirty (30) days after an appeal has been filed.
(Code 1966, § 9-429; Ord. No. 88-9281, § 13, 10-17-88)
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Sec. 22-60. Insurance required.
Each licensee shall procure and maintain in full force, for the duration of the license, public liability
insurance, with limits of not less than the maximum liability for claims which could be asserted against
the city, for any number of claims arising out of a single occurrence or accident under the Kansas Tort
Claims Act, as amended (currently five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00)). Each registrant shall
also procure and maintain in full force, for the duration of the registration, Workman's Compensation
Insurance as required by the State of Kansas.. Proof of coverage for all required insurance policies shall
be on file with the city at all times. Each insurance policy shall contain a clause to the effect that the
policy shall not at any time during the registration period be canceled or reduced, restricted or limited,
unless the city clerk's office is given ten (10) days written notice.
(Code 1966, § 9-429; Ord. No. 01-10064, § 2, 11-19-01)
Sec. 22-61. Reserved.
Editor's note: Ord. No. 02-10086, § 1, adopted June 17, 2002, repealed § 22-61 in its entirety. Formerly said section pertained to bond required and derived
from Code 1966, § 9-429.
Sec. 22-62. Contractor required to employ master mobile home craftsman.
It shall be required of the holder of a mobile home contractor's license, as a condition of the issuance
thereof, that he shall employ a licensed master mobile home craftsman at all times while such license
shall be in effect.
(Code 1966, § 9-431)
Sec. 22-63. Nonresident mobile home craftsman.
A nonresident mobile home craftsman is a person holding a valid license for other than the City of
Salina. Such craftsman shall be honored provided that the issuing city shall have entered into an
agreement with the City of Salina, granting reciprocal privileges to the holders of valid Salina mobile
home craftsman licenses, and further provided that the issuing city shall conduct examinations to
determine the qualifications of its licensee. Such qualifications shall be parallel with those of the City of
Salina. Any decision as to doubtful qualifications of a licensee shall be determined by the building
official. Nothing in this section shall exempt the nonresident mobile home craftsman from obtaining the
proper licenses or permits from the City of Salina.
(Code 1966, § 9-424; Ord. No. 88-9281, § 14, 10-17-88)
Secs. 22-64--22-70. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
Sec. 22-71. Permit required.
No mobile home contractor or craftsman shall perform any installation or repair to any mobile home
without first obtaining a permit from the building official.
(Code 1966, § 9-420)
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Sec. 22-72. When permit not required.
This article shall not be construed to mean that a permit shall be required before replacing minor
defective devices. The installation on new appliances requires a permit in every case. Any direct
connection to the gas, water, or electrical supply lines will require a permit in every case.
(Code 1966, § 9-421)
Sec. 22-73. Record of permits required.
A complete record shall be kept by the building official of all permits issued.
(Code 1966, § 9-422)
Sec. 22-74. Permit fee established.
The permit fee for the moving in and connection to the gas, water or electrical mains for mobile homes
shall be as prescribed in section 2-2. For permits covered under the electrical or plumbing section of this
Code the established fee schedule will apply.
(Code 1966, § 9-423)
Sec. 22-75. Payment of fee; failure to pay.
All permit fees shall be due and payable to the city clerk, not later than the tenth of the month following
the month in which the permit was issued. Failure of any mobile home contractor or craftsman to remit
payment of permit fees by the specified date will be a violation of this article, and shall constitute
sufficient grounds for revocation of the mobile home contractor or craftsman license.
(Code 1966, § 9-424)
Sec. 22-76. Building official to inspect.
It shall be the duty of the building official to inspect, or cause to be inspected, any work for which
permits are required by this article.
(Code 1966, § 9-425)
Sec. 22-77. Inspection, approval required.
Any work performed under this article will require inspection and approval by the building official.
(Code 1966, § 9-426)
Sec. 22-78. Concealing work before inspection.
No mobile home craftsman shall conceal, or cause to be concealed, work performed under this article
prior to inspection and approval.
(Code 1966, § 9-427)
Sec. 22-79. Certificate of approval required before setting meters or connection.
Prior to supplying electrical current, gas, or water to a newly parked mobile home or a mobile home
which has been temporarily disconnected therefrom, a certificate of approval must be issued by the
building official.
(Code 1966, § 9-428)
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Sec. 22-80. Calls for inspection.
Only mobile home contractors or master mobile home craftsman shall be allowed to contact the building
official and request inspection and approval of any work done under this article.
(Code 1966, § 9-432)
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CHAPTER 23. MUNICIPAL COURT1
Art. I. In General, §§ 23-1--23-15
Art. II. Bail Bond Agents and Companies, §§ 23-16--23-37
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 23-16--23-19
Div. 2. Licenses, §§ 23-20--23-37
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 23-1. Creation.
There is hereby created the municipal court which is created pursuant to and governed by the provisions of K.S.A.
Chapter 12, Articles 41 through 47, inclusive.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97)
Sec. 23-2. Jurisdiction.
The Municipal Court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine cases involving violations of the ordinances of
this city, including jurisdiction to hear and determine a violation of an ordinance when the elements of such
ordinance violation are the same as the elements of a violation of one of the following state. statutes and would
constitute, and be punished as a felony if charged in the district court:
K.S.A. 8-1567, and amendments thereto, driving under the influence;
K.S.A. 21-3412a, and amendments thereto, domestic battery; or
K.S.A.21-3701, and amendments thereto, theft.
(Ord. No. 07-10407, § 1, 8-13-07)
Sec. 23-3. Sentencing Authority and Sentencing and Probation Procedures.
(a) Whenever a person is found guilty of the violation of an ordinance, the municipal judge may:
(1) Release the person without imposition of sentence; or
(2) Release the person on probation after the imposition of sentence, without imprisonment or the payment of a
fine or a portion thereof, subject to conditions imposed by the court as provided in subsection E; or
(3) Impose a sentence of fine or imprisonment, or both, as authorized for the ordinance violation; or
(4) Suspend any sentence of imprisonment or fine subject to conditions imposed by the court as provided in
subsection E; or
(5) After any portion of a sentence of imprisonment has been served, release the person on parole, subject to
conditions imposed by the court as provided in subsection E.
(b) In addition to or in lieu of any other sentence authorized by law, whenever a person is found guilty of the violation
of an ordinance and there is evidence that the act constituting the violation of the ordinance was substantially
related to the possession, use or ingestion of cereal malt beverage or alcoholic liquor by such person, the municipal
judge may order such person to attend and satisfactorily complete an alcohol or drug education or training program
certified by the chief judge of the judicial district or licensed by the secretary of social and rehabilitation services.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), in addition to or in lieu of any other sentence authorized by law, whenever
a person is convicted of having violated, while under 21 years of age, an ordinance prohibiting an act prohibited
1 Note: 97-9824 repealed §§ 23-1, 23-16--23-32 pertaining to similar subject matter as derived from 95-9698 and 96-9732. 97-9824 added §§ 23-1, 23-16-
-23-37. Case law annotation--Act creating city courts (Laws 1923, Ch. 132., as amended by Laws 1927, Ch. 179) upheld against several attacks of
unconstitutionality. State v. Smith, 130 Kan. 228, 285 P. 542 (1930) Cross references: Admin, Ch. 2; police, Ch. 30; court costs and fees, App. A, Charter
Ord. No. 18. State law references: Code of procedure for municipal courts, K.S.A. 12-4101 et seq.
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by the uniform controlled substances act (K.S.A. 65-4101 et seq. and amendments thereto) or K.S.A. 41-727,
65-4152, 65-4153, 65-4154 or 65-4155, and amendments thereto, the municipal judge shall order such person to
submit to and complete an alcohol and drug evaluation by a community-based alcohol and drug safety action
program certified pursuant to K.S.A. 8-1008 and amendments thereto at the expense of the defendant.
(d) If the person is 18 or more years of age but less than 21 years of age and is convicted violating an ordinance
prohibiting an act which would constitute a violation of K.S.A. 41-727, and amendments thereto, involving
cereal malt beverage, the provision of subsection (c) are permissive and not mandatory.
(e) The court may impose any conditions of probation, parole or suspension of sentence that the court deems proper.
If a person is placed on probation or parole, the court may order any additional conditions as may be proper.
Such person placed on probation or parole is subject to the following mandatory conditions:
(1) the defendant shall not violate the laws of the United States or of any state or city with the exception of
minor traffic infractions;
(2) the defendant shall not use, consume, possess or ingest any intoxicating liquor, cereal malt beverage, or any
other mood altering substance or drug without a doctor’s prescription, and the defendant shall not enter into
any bars, taverns or liquor stores;
(3) the defendant shall not associate with anyone who has been convicted of a crime, except persons who have
been convicted solely of traffic infractions;
(4) the defendant shall not move from his or her current address without prior notification and the permission of
the court or his/her court services officer;
(5) the defendant shall submit to a test of saliva, breath, blood or urine at any time during the term of probation,
if requested to do so by the court services officer, city prosecutor, municipal judge, or any law enforcement
officer at the defendant’s own expense and further agrees that the results of said tests shall be admitted
against him/her in a probation revocation proceeding involving the defendant and stipulates to the
evidentiary foundation thereof;
(6) the defendant shall notify the court services officer within 72 hours of any arrest, including but not limited to any
instance during which the defendant is stopped and questioned by a law enforcement officer regarding a violation
of the law, whether or not charges are filed at that time, as well as instances where the defendant is released upon
the issuance of a citation or notice to appear or released pending the mailing of charges in the future;
(7) the defendant shall report to the court services officer as directed and shall permit the court services officer
to visit the defendant at home or elsewhere;
(8) the defendant shall successfully complete all recommendations of any evaluation ordered by the court;
(9) the defendant shall pay any fines, court costs or fees, or restitution as ordered by the court;
(10) the defendant shall be truthful with the court services officer in all matters.
(f) In addition to or in lieu of any other sentence authorized by law, whenever a person is found guilty of the
violation of an ordinance, the judge may order such person to reimburse the City for all or a part of the
reasonable expenditures by the City to provide counsel and other defense services to the defendant. In
determining the amount and method of payment of such sum, the court shall take account of the financial
resources of the defendant and the nature of the burden that payment of such sum will impose. A defendant
who has been required to pay such sum and who is not willfully in default in the payment thereof may at any
time petition the court which sentenced the defendant to waive payment of such sum or of any unpaid portion
thereof. If it appears to the satisfaction of the court that payment of the amount due will impose manifest
hardship on the defendant or the defendant’s immediate family, the court may waive payment of all or part of
the amount due or modify the method of payment.
(g) The term of probation, parole or suspended sentence shall not exceed two years, although the municipal judge
may discharge the person at any time for good cause shown. If the person has been convicted of violating
municipal ordinance provisions that prohibit conduct comparable to a misdemeanor under the Kansas criminal
statutes, the term of probation, parole, or suspension ordered by the court is subject to renewal and extension
for additional periods not exceeding an additional two years upon the court’s finding that the defendant has
not yet successfully completed the conditions imposed therein within the original term of probation.
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(h) The municipal judge may revoke such probation, parole or suspended sentence for violation of conditions by
directing the appropriate law enforcement officers to execute the sentence and imprison the defendant for the
time specified by the court, which shall not exceed the initial sentence imposed, less any time served, and may
order the payment of any previously probated, suspended or paroled fines and fees. Upon an affidavit
submitted to the court by a court services officer, prosecutor, or community corrections officer alleging that
the defendant has violated the conditions of probation, parole, or suspended sentence, the court may order the
defendant incarcerated pending a hearing to revoke probation, parole, or suspended sentence. The affidavit,
which shall contain a request for incarceration pending a hearing, shall be served on the defendant. The court
shall have thirty (30) days following the date probation, parole or suspension of sentence was to end to issue a
warrant for the arrest or a notice to appear for the defendant to answer a charge of a violation of the conditions
of probation, parole or suspension of sentence.
(i) For purposes of this Chapter, the terms “imprisonment” or “imprison” shall include any restrained environment in
which the court and law enforcement agency intend to retain custody and control of the accused person including,
but not limited to, any adult detention center, a juvenile detention center as allowed by law, house arrest,
assignment to a community corrections residential center, or any other environment approved by the court.
(Ord. No. 07-10408, § 1, 8-13-07)
Secs. 23-4--23-15. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. BAIL BOND AGENTS AND COMPANIES
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 23-16. Definitions.
The following word, terms or phrases, as used in this article, shall have the following meanings:
Bail bond agent. A person who acts in writing bonds on behalf of a bail bond company.
Bail bond company. Any person or firm, other than an insurance company, who issues bail bonds for compensation.
Crime. A crime is an act or omission defined by law and for which, upon conviction, a sentence of death,
imprisonment or fine, or both imprisonment and fine is authorized, or in the case of a traffic infraction, a fine is
authorized. Crimes are classified as felonies, misdemeanors and traffic infractions.
Insurance agent. Any person licensed by the Kansas State Insurance Commissioner to write surety bondsError!
Bookmark not defined. in the State of Kansas. and who represents an authorized insurance company.
Insurance company. A company authorized by the Kansas State Insurance Commissioner to write surety bonds
Licensee. Any licensed bail bond agent or bail bond company.
Person. A firm, partnership, association of persons, corporation, organization or any other group acting as a unit,
as well as an individual.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
Sec. 23-17. Entering, loitering, soliciting business at the police department, Saline County jail,
municipal court or district court.
It shall be unlawful for any person, whether acting on the person’s own behalf or through an agent or representative:
(1) To enter the police department, Saline County jail, municipal court or for the purpose of obtaining employment as a bail bond
agent without having been called by a person in custody or some other person acting on behalf of the person in custody.
(2) To loiter in the police department,
Saline County jail, municipal court or district court. Such licensee shall conduct
business as quickly as possible and leave the premises immediately upon completion.
(3) To personally or otherwise solicit or refer business in, at or near the police department, Saline County jail,
municipal court or district court.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
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Sec. 23-18. Attorney referral.
It shall be unlawful for any licensee:
(1) To recommend, directly or indirectly, any lawyer to a client for whom a bond has been executed.
(2) To refuse to issue a bail bond unless a particular attorney is retained.
(3) To offer any legal advice to a client, predict the outcome of a case to a client, or advise a client to appeal a
decision of the court.
(4) To speak with an attorney on behalf of a client.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
Sec. 23-19. Referral of bail bond business for compensation prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any licensee to directly or indirectly give or promise to give any compensation to secure,
send or refer bail bond business to the licensee, unless such person is licensed as an agent of the licensee.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97)
DIVISION 2. LICENSES2
Sec. 23-20. Bail bond company license; required.
It shall be unlawful for any person, other than an insurance company authorized to do business by the Kansas
State Insurance Commissioner, to demand or receive compensation for providing surety on any bail bond,
recognizance bond, appeal bond or other court bond unless such person is licensed as a bail bond company as
provided by this article.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
Sec. 23-21. Same--Application.
Any person desiring to secure a license for a bail bond company shall file with the city clerk an application
provided by the city clerk. Such application shall contain the following information and any other
information deemed necessary by the city clerk:
(1) The business name, address, phone number and type of business entity.
(2) The name, home address, home phone number and date of birth for each owner.
(3) A statement from each owner listing any criminal conviction, including traffic infractions within five (5)
years of the application date
(4) A statement from each owner listing any pending criminal charge, including traffic infractions.
(5) A statement from each owner listing any criminal conviction for which they are currently on diversion,
probation or parole.
(6) A statement from each owner listing any unsatisfied forfeiture or judgment thereon entered on any bail bond
written by the owner or the firm in any court.
(7) A ten thousand dollar ($10,000.00) irrevocable letter of credit as provided in sections 23-22.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
Sec. 23-22. Bail bond company license; Irrevocable letter of credit.
(a) The applicant shall use as security for issuing bail bonds a bank issued irrevocable letter of credit in a form
approved by the city clerk, with the following minimum requirements:
(1) Shall show the City of Salina only as beneficiary.
(2) Shall have a minimum value of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00).
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(3) Shall expire no sooner than March 31 following the licensing period.
(4) Shall contain provisions that the lending agency must give the city clerk thirty (30) days notice prior to
cancellation.
(5) Shall contain provisions allowing the City of Salina to collect on any open bonds the licensee may have
should the letter of credit not be renewed, as outlined in subsection (c) below.
(b) If the city must make demand upon the letter of credit such that the amount secured by the letter falls below
ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), the licensee shall have to provide to the city clerk written evidence from
the issuing bank that credit of a minimum value of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) has been restored. Until
such time that the letter of credit is restored, the bail bonding company shall be removed from the bonding list
and unable to write any new bonds.
(c) If the applicant has any open bonds and fails to renew the letter of credit, whether or not the applicant is still
operating as a bail bonding company, the city shall, no sooner than one week prior to the expiration of the
letter of credit, collect on the letter of credit for the amount of the open bonds and hold the funds as a cash
bond.
Any funds not needed to pay forfeitures will be returned to the bonding company once the bonding
company has been released from any liability. Should a company no longer desire to operate as a bail
bonding company and not wish to revoke any open bonds or have the city collect on the letter of credit, a
letter of credit may be given for the amount of the bonds still open. Such reduced amount letter of credit
shall not expire for a minimum of three (3) months. Should there still be open bonds upon its expiration, the
same procedures as outlined above will be followed.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 99-9946, § 1, 9-20-99; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
Sec. 23-23. Bail bond agent license; required.
It shall be unlawful for any person who acts in writing bonds as an employee or owner of a bail bond
company to do so unless licensed as a bail bond agent as provided by this article.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
Sec. 23-24. Same--Application.
Any person desiring to secure a license as a bail bond agent shall file, with the city clerk, an application provided
by the city clerk. Such application shall contain the following information and any other information deemed
necessary by the city clerk:
(1) The name, home address and home phone number of the applicant.
(2) The applicant's date of birth.
(3) A statement listing any criminal convictions, including traffic infractions, within five (5) years of the
application date.
(4) A statement listing any pending criminal charge including traffic infractions.
(5) A statement from each owner listing any criminal conviction for which they are currently on diversion,
probation or parole.
(6) Name, address and phone number of the bail bond company where the agent will be employed.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
Sec. 23-25. Examination of application, investigation, report on criminal record of applicant,
approval, issuance, appeal of denial.
(a) If the application for a license is in proper form and accompanied by the license fee as prescribed in
section 2-2, the police chief, city prosecutor and the city clerk, or their representatives, shall cause an
investigation to be made of the facts set forth in the application and of the record of such applicant in the
municipal court and the district court of the county, and any other courts in which the chief of police may
have reason to believe the applicant has a record.
(b) No license shall be issued to:
(1) A person who, within five (5) years prior to the date of the application, has been convicted of a felony.
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(2) A person who shall have any unsatisfied forfeiture or judgment thereon entered on any bail bond in any court.
(3) A person unless the face value of its letter of credit payable to the city equals a minimum of ten thousand
dollars ($10,000.00).
(4) A person, unless all the owners shall be qualified to obtain a license.
(c) If an applicant:
(1) is currently on diversion, probation or parole for any criminal offense other than a traffic infraction;
(2) has criminal charges other than a traffic infraction pending in any court;
(3) within the last five (5) years has been convicted for a criminal offense other than a traffic infraction; or
(4) has previously had bail bond company or bail bond agent license revoked; then
(d) The city manager shall consider the application for a license, the report and recommendation, and any
other relevant information received concerning the applicant. If satisfied with the application, the city
manager may approve the application.
(e) If the application is approved, the city clerk shall issue a license to the applicant. If the application for the
license is denied, the license fee shall be returned.
(f) Any denial of the application by the city manager may be appealed to the governing body by filing a
notice of appeal with the city clerk in accordance with Section 23-33.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
Sec. 23-26. Fingerprinting.
All applicants for bail bond company or agent licenses shall be fingerprinted. The cost of the fingerprinting is the
responsibility of the applicant.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
Sec. 23-27. Photo-identification badge.
Upon the issuance of a bail bond agent license, the city clerk shall issue a photo-identification badge to the licensee,
which shall be worn by the licensee in such a way as to be conspicuous at all times when the licensee is acting as a bail
bond agent. The licensee shall return the badge to the city clerk upon the expiration or revocation of the license.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
Sec. 23-28. Notification of certain events.
All licensees under this article shall be required to immediately report to the city clerk:
(1) Any criminal charge, including traffic infractions filed against the licensee.
(2) Any criminal conviction, including traffic infractions against the licensee.
(3) Any unsatisfied forfeiture or judgment thereon entered on any bail bond in any court.
The city clerk shall administratively develop a system whereby the Salina Municipal Court and the Saline County
District Court shall be advised of any information reported under this section.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
Sec. 23-29. Judicial suspension or restriction.
Pending a formal hearing and final determination by the city manager, the municipal judge shall have the
authority to temporarily suspend or restrict the authority of any licensee under this article from issuing any bond if
the municipal judge determines that continued exercise of licensee’s authority adversely impacts the effective
administration of the court. No judgment shall be rendered regarding the temporary suspension or restriction of
the bonding authority of a licensee without first providing an opportunity for the licensee to be heard by the
municipal judge. Immediately following a judgment, both the city manager and the licensee shall be provided
written notification of the specific judgment, findings supporting the judgment and the municipal judge’s
recommendation for further action.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
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Sec. 23-30. Administrative suspension or revocation, notice, hearing, decision, appeal.
(a) Any license issued under this article may be suspended, restricted or revoked by the city manager, after notice
and hearing, for any of the following reasons:
(1) If the licensee fraudulently obtained the license by giving false information in the application.
(2) If the licensee has violated any of the terms of this article.
(3) If the licensee has become ineligible to obtain a license under the provisions of this article.
(4) If the licensee fails to make a timely report to the city clerk as required by section 23-28.
(5) If the licensee charges fees in excess of the maximum fee in the fee schedule provided by the licensee in
section 23-34(b).
(6) If a judgment entered in Salina Municipal Court on a bond involving a licensee is unpaid.
(7) If a licensee fails to restore the required letter of credit as provided in section 23-22.
(8) If the municipal judge determines that continued exercise of licensee’s authority adversely impacts the
effective administration of the court.
(b) The city manager may immediately suspend, restrict, or revoke any license, pending a restriction, suspension
or revocation hearing if the public safety or welfare is best served by such action, or if the licensee has
repeatedly failed to properly serve the public interest in carrying out the duties of either a bail bond company
or bail bond agent in accordance with this article. A hearing shall be set not later than ten (10) working days
from the date of receipt of the appellant's written statement or written recommendation from the municipal
judge. Notice of a hearing for restriction, suspension or revocation of a license issued pursuant to this article
shall be provided in writing and shall set forth specifically the grounds for the proposed action, and the time
and place of the hearing. Notice shall be mailed, postage prepaid, to the licensee at the address shown on the
license application or at the last known address of the licensee. Following the hearing, the licensee shall be
notified in writing of the decision, including any restriction guidelines, duration of any suspension or any
prerequisites to reapplication imposed in conjunction with any revocation.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
Secs. 23-31 – 23-32. Reserved.
Editor’s Notes: Sec. 23-31 repealed by Ord. No. 03-10152 pertaining to suspension and/or revocation of license by the board of commissioners. Sec. 23-32
repealed by Ord. No. 03-10152 pertaining to notice of hearing of suspension and/or revocation of license.
Sec. 23-33. Appeals to governing body.
(a) Any applicant or licensee aggrieved by the action or decision of the city manager to deny, suspend or revoke a
license under this article shall have the right to appeal such action or decision to the governing body within
ten (10) days after the notice of the action or decision has been mailed to the person or firm.
(b) An appeal to the governing body shall be taken by filing with the city clerk a written statement setting forth
the grounds for the appeal.
(c) A hearing shall be set not later than twenty (20) working days from the date of receipt of the appellant's
written statement.
(d) Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given to the appellant in the same manner as provided for
the mailing of notice of hearing provided in section 23-30(a) above. The decision of the governing body on
the appeal shall be final and binding on all parties concerned. Any denial of an application by the governing
body shall be subject to appeal pursuant to then applicable state law.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
Sec. 23-34. List of licensees and fee schedules; posting.
(a) The city clerk shall maintain a list of persons licensed under the provisions of this article and their telephone
numbers. At any time the list of persons licensed changes, the city clerk shall provide the Saline County sheriff
with a copy of the revised list for posting in such manner and in such locations as the sheriff designates.
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(b) Each company shall furnish to the city clerk a schedule of the minimum and maximum fees charged by such
licensee. This section shall not be construed as setting the fees of the licensees and such licensees may charge
such fees as they may desire so long as the fee is within the limits set forth in the schedule of fees furnished
by the licensee.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
Sec. 23-35. Insurance agent/company; registration.
(a) Any Kansas licensed insurance agent desiring to operate a bail bonding company as a representative of
an underwriting insurance company must register in the office of the city clerk. On a form provided by
the city clerk, the agent shall be required to provide the following:
(1) Name, address and phone number of agent.
(2) Name, contact person, address and phone number of insurance agency.
(3) Copies of power of attorney and sample bond form.
(4) Proof that the insurance company is authorized by the Kansas Insurance Commissioner to do business in the state..
(5) Copy of the agent's current Kansas insurance license.
(6) Name, manager name, address and phone number of business if different from (a) above.
(b) A separate registration form for each agent working under the same company name is required.
(c) Each insurance agent acting as a bail bond agent shall be required to obtain and wear a photo
identification badge as outlined in section 23-27.
(d) There shall be no license fee assessed for registration under this section, except a fee shall be charged for
the identification badge required by subsection (c) above.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
Sec. 23-36. Insurance bonds; forfeited.
(a) Any bond provided by an insurance agent shall be due and payable upon the forfeiture date set by the
municipal judge. If an agent fails to pay a forfeited bond within the allotted time, the city clerk shall
contact the underwriting insurance company for payment.
(b) The city clerk may remove the insurance agent and/or the business from the list of those authorized to
bond, as provided in section 23-34(a), if any forfeited bonds are not paid in a timely manner.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, § 1, 7-7-03)
Sec. 23-37. Application of general rules regarding licenses.
Unless more specifically provided in this article, the general rules regarding licenses contained in Chapter 20
of this Code shall also apply to licenses issued pursuant to this article.
(Ord. No. 97-9824, § 1, 8-25-97; Ord. No. 03-10152, §, 7-7-03)
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CHAPTER 24. NUISANCES1
Art. I. In General, §§ 24-1--24-10
Art. II. Illicit Discharge, §§ 24-11--24-30
Art. III. Erosion Control, §§ 24-31--24-54
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 24-1. Purpose and findings.
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to provide reasonable controls restricting and prohibiting the creation and
allowing of nuisances to exist on property within the City of Salina; to declare that certain conditions
constitute public nuisances, which are unsightly, are a menace and dangerous to health of the inhabitants of
the city and are offensive to the general public health, safety, and welfare of the community; to provide a
method of enforcement of this chapter; to provide procedures to notify property owners or those in control of
property that a violation exists and to allow for self-abatement by such persons; to provide property owners or
those in control of property notification and an opportunity to be heard concerning violations of this chapter;
to provide administrative procedures to allow the city to direct the abatement of violations; to provide a
method of assessment or collection of costs for abatement by the city; to declare that the existence of such
violations is unlawful and to provide penalties for enforcement through the municipal court system.
(b) The governing body of the City of Salina, hereby finds that nuisances and unsafe or dangerous structures, as
defined herein, on private property or adjacent rights-of-way or easements are public nuisances which are
unsightly, a menace, dangerous to the health of the inhabitants of the city and are offensive to the general
public health, safety, and welfare of the community. Such nuisances promote conditions which cause:
(1) Disease;
(2) Pollution;
(3) Proliferation of rodents, vermin, insects, and reptiles;
(4) The spread of fire;
(5) A harmful environment for transients and to the community as a result of transient use;
(6) Harmful attractions for children;
(7) Adverse impact on the use and enjoyment of property including the reduction of property values and the
integrity of the neighborhood;
(8) Obstructions or interference on any street, alleyway, sidewalk, stream or drainage;
(9) Interference with the orderly development of property in the city.
(Ord. No. 98-9865, § 1, 4-20-98)
Sec. 24-2. Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
Agent shall mean any person or entity listed in the Saline County, Kansas, Appraiser's Office or Treasurer's Office
for the purpose of paying taxes; a registered agent with the Kansas Secretary of State's Office for corporate or
partnership ownership; an agent or manager directed by the property owner, estate, or court order to represent the
interests of the property or to otherwise control activities on the property, or a corporate officer.
1 *Editor's note: Ord. No. 98-9865, adopted April 20, 1998, repealed §§ 24-1--24-10, pertaining to similar subject matter as derived from §§ 15-6, 15-11,
15-24, 15-40, 15-41 of the 1966 Code; the 1983 Code; §§ 1--5 of Ord. No. 87-9194, adopted July 27, 1987; § 1 of Ord. No. 89-9328, adopted July 17, 1989;
and § 1 of Ord. No. 95-9718, adopted Jan. 8, 1996. Section 1 of Ord. No. 97-9824, added §§ 23-1, 23-16--23-37 to read as herein set out. Cross references:
Code for abatement of dangerous buildings, § 8-331 et seq.; violations of provisions on fences, walls and declared nuisances, § 8-411; fireworks declared as
nuisance, § 14-58; health and sanitation, Ch. 17; offenses generally, Ch. 25; solid waste, Ch. 34; snow and ice on sidewalks declared a nuisance, § 35-251;
inoperable vehicles, § 38-81 et seq.; noise from motor vehicles, § 38-151 et seq.; diseased trees and shrubs, § 39-70 et seq.; water and sewers, Ch. 41. State
law references: Authority for this chapter, K.S.A. 1336; maintaining a public nuisance, K.S.A. 21-4106; permitting a public nuisance, K.S.A. 21-4107.
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City shall mean the City of Salina, Kansas.
Graffiti shall mean any drawing, painting, writing, figure or mark, regardless of its content, of the type which is
commonly known and referred to as "graffiti" which is written, drawn, painted, sprayed, scratched or otherwise
placed or affixed, regardless of the nature of the material used, on any wall, window, rock, building or portion
thereof, fence, gate, sign, other structure, tree or other real or personal property, either publicly or privately
owned, and that is visible from any adjacent public or private property or public or private right-of-way.
Nuisance shall mean any condition which causes or creates an unreasonable interference with the rights of the
general public and shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Graffiti;
(2) Noxious weeds, rank vegetation and weeds and indigenous grasses that are uncontrolled or exceed 12 inches in
height, including any vegetation on the right-of-way abutting the owner's property;
(3) Accumulation of garbage, rubbish, trash, refuse, junk and other abandoned materials, metals, building
materials or other litter which creates an unsightly appearance;
(4) The exposed carcasses of animals or fowl not disposed of after death;
(5) Rank ponds or standing water (including swimming pools, water receptacles, and undrained areas), and pools of water
containing trash, debris, garbage or other effluvia which may serve as a breeding ground for insects or other vectors;
(6) Accumulation of animal waste;
(7) Any building or other structure which is in such a dilapidated condition that it is infested with rodents or insects,
left unsecured to allow entry of animals, humans or the natural elements such as rain, hail and snow, or otherwise
left unkempt, unsightly, or unsanitary creating a menace to the health and safety of the people residing in the
vicinity thereof, or presents a more than ordinarily dangerous fire hazard in the vicinity where it is located;
(8) Brush, limbs, trees, shrubs, or plants which are dead, diseased or infested which present a harmful or
dangerous condition to the public;
(9) Any condition which provides harborage for rodents, reptiles, insects and other vermin;
(10) Exposed refrigerators, freezers, or other appliances left unsecured;
(11) All disagreeable or obnoxious odors and stenches, as well as the conditions, substances or other causes which
give rise to the emission or generation of such odors and stenches (including rank or infested compost heaps);
(12) The pollution of any well or cistern, stream, river, lake, or body of water by sewage, dead animals, industrial
wastes or other substances;
(13) Smoke, gas, soot or cinders, in abnormal quantities, or any amount of noxious fumes;
(14) Any rank sewage, rank septic system, rank vault or rank cesspool;
(15) Any building, structure, or other place or location where any activity which is in violation of local, state
. or
federal law is conducted, performed or maintained;
(16) Any other condition which is determined to present a dangerous or harmful condition to the public.
Perennial violator shall mean any person who shows a pattern of failing to comply with this chapter which may
be shown by three or more notices of abatement, notices of costs, or previous violations of this Chapter within the
preceding 12 months.
Person shall mean any individual, individuals, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, unincorporated
association, other business organization, committee, board, trustee, receiver agent, or any representative who has
charge, care of or responsibility for maintenance of any property, lot or parcel of land regardless of status as
owner, tenant or lessee, and regardless of whether such person has possession.
Property owners shall mean the named property owner as indicated by the records of the register of deeds or
appraiser's office in Saline County, Kansas.
Tenant shall mean any person who has a severable or nonseverable interest in the property by either oral or
written lease or covenant, or by other methods of conveying a limited interest in such lands; or any person who
occupies or has possession of such property.
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Unsafe structures shall mean any structure or part of a structure which remains or is damaged to present a
dangerous or unsafe condition to the public including, but not limited to, structures damaged by fire, damaged by
natural events or elements such as wind, tornadoes, earthquakes, flooding or settling of the ground; damaged by
insect infestation; damaged due to the failure to provide reasonable maintenance; structures occupied or
unoccupied which have broken windows, missing boards or siding, unsecured doors, or unsecured openings
which allow the harboring of animals, insects, transients, or create an attraction to children; structures which, in
the opinion of the building official present an unsafe or dangerous condition to those on or near the property;
unfinished structures where no occupancy permit has been issued, and any building permit has lapsed for more
than thirty (30) days; after eighteen (18) months from the date of the first building permit and where no inspection
for newly completed work has been requested from the city within the last forty-five (45) days.
(Ord. No. 98-9865, § 1, 4-20-98; Ord. No. 08-10433, § 1, 1-14-08)
Sec. 24-3. Prohibited; Penalty.
(a). It shall be unlawful for any person to cause, permit, maintain or allow the creation or maintenance of a
nuisance. In addition or as an alternative to the remedy of abatement as provided under this chapter, any such
person may be prosecuted in municipal court and subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500
and not more than six (6) months in jail, or both a fine and jail sentence. Any person found guilty of causing,
permitting, maintaining or allowing the creation or maintenance of a nuisance three or more times within the
preceding 12 months or determined by the Municipal Court to be a perennial violator, shall be fined not less
than $250 nor more than $500 and shall be subject to a sentence not to exceed six (6) months in jail, or both a
fine and a jail sentence.
(b). Prosecution of any offender under this Chapter does not limit the city’s right to pursue assessment or
collection of costs as stated in this Chapter, or by other laws.
(c). Each day that any violation shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.
(d). Any fines assessed under this Chapter shall be collected by the Municipal Court administration and paid over
to the general fund, except for assessments of court costs.
(Ord. No. 98-9865, § 1, 4-20-98, Ord. No. 08-10433, § 1, 1-14-08)
Sec. 24-4. Enforcement Against Nuisances; Designation of Officer; Order of Abatement; Hearing;
Notice to Appear.
(a). The Governing Body hereby delegates to the City Manager the authority to designate a public officer to be
charged with the administration and enforcement of this Chapter as it concerns nuisances. The public officer
shall authorize the investigation of nuisances. If it is determined that a nuisance exists, then the officer shall
file a written report with the City Clerk and direct that an order of abatement be sent to the property owner,
representative, or tenant. The Governing Body, by resolution, also may make such determination;
(b). Except as provided by Subsection C, the order of abatement shall be served on the owner or agent of such
property by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service, or if the same is unoccupied and
the owner is a nonresident, then by mailing a notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last
known address of the owner.
(c). If the owner or agent of the owner of the property has failed to accept delivery or otherwise failed to effectuate
receipt of an order sent pursuant to this Section during the preceding 24-month period, the City may provide notice
of the issuance of any further orders to abate or remove a nuisance from such property in the manner provided by
Subsection B or as provided in this Subsection. Except as specifically provided in this Subsection, the City may
provide notice of the order by such methods including, but not limited to, door hangers, conspicuously posting
notice of such order on the property, personal notification, telephone communication or first class mail. If the
property is unoccupied and the owner is a nonresident, notice provided by this Section shall be given by telephone
communication or first class mail. In cases of weeds or vegetation where the property owner is unknown or is a
nonresident and there is no resident agent, a notice shall be published in the official city paper. Ten (10) days after
said publication the city shall cut or destroy weeds or vegetation on the property.
(d). The order of abatement shall state:
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1. A common or legal description of the property, or both;
2. The nature of the violation, including relevant ordinances, with sufficient information that would reasonably
allow the recipient to determine the nature of the violation to allow for self-abatement;
3. That the condition creating the violation shall be abated within a designated time period, not exceeding 10 days
from the date of the notice, provided that extensions of such 10-day time period shall be granted if the owner or
agent of the owner of the property demonstrates that due diligence is being exercised in abating the nuisance.
Weed and vegetation notices must provide a minimum of five (5) days for the nuisance to be abated;
4. That the recipient, upon written request, may obtain a hearing before a designated hearing officer, provided such
request is received by the City Clerk prior to the expiration of the designated waiting period;
5. That failure to comply with the order of abatement shall result in the City abating the violation with the
assessment of costs made against the property or by filing for judgment against the recipient;
6. That failure to pay such assessment within 30 days of the notice of costs shall result in the filing of a tax lien
against the property, or the filing for judgment against the recipient, or both;
7. A statement that no further notice will be given in the same calendar year to remove weeds or vegetation;
8. That such violations are subject to prosecution.
(e). If the recipient of the order of abatement makes a written request for hearing within the waiting period, then
the City shall immediately schedule a hearing before a designated hearing officer. The hearing officer shall
receive evidence, review the investigation, and prepare a written order. The order shall be sent by certified
mail to all relevant parties within 10 days of the hearing, unless otherwise stated at the hearing, and prior to
the City taking any action to abate the violation. The order shall describe the relevant facts relied upon,
state the specific Code provisions being relied upon should a violation be found, and state any such other
stipulations, methods of abatement, or orders as deemed necessary by the hearing officer.
(f). The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby designated as the hearing officer as the representative of the
governing body for the purposes of conducting hearings requested by any recipient of an order of abatement.
(g). It shall be unlawful for the property owner of any property or the agent of the owner of the property who has
received a compliance order or upon whom an order of abatement has been served to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease
or otherwise dispose of to another until the provisions of the notice have been complied with, or until such property
owner or agent of the owner of the property shall first furnish the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee a true
copy of any order of abatement and shall furnish to the public officer a signed and notarized statement from the
grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee, acknowledging the receipt of such notice of abatement and fully accepting
responsibility without condition for making the corrections or repairs required by the notice of abatement.
(Ord. No. 98-9865, § 1, 4-20-98, Ord. No. 08-10433, § 1, 1-14-08)
Editor’s Note: Former § 24-4 pertained to inspection.
Sec. 24-5. Abatement of Nuisance by City; Notice of Costs; Assessment and Collection.
(a). If the recipient of the order of abatement fails to comply with the order within the period of time designated
in the order, or fails to comply with the order after a hearing on the matter, then the City may go onto the
property to abate the violation in a reasonable manner. The City shall not be responsible for damage to
property due to reasonable methods of gaining entrance onto the property or for damages to property in the
reasonable exercise of its duty to the public to abate the violation(s). The City may use its own employees
or contract for services to abate nuisances.
(b). If the City takes action to abate the violation, it shall provide a Notice of Costs to the property owner,
representative, or tenant. The Notice of Costs shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested,
at the last known mailing address; or if the property is vacant or unoccupied, the Notice of Costs shall also
be posted on the property in a reasonable manner. The recipient shall have 30 days from the date of the
Notice to make full payment. The Notice of Costs shall state:
1. The common or legal description of the property, or both;
2. The nature of the violation, including relevant ordinances;
3. The nature of the work performed to abate the violation;
4. The costs incurred for the abatement of the violations in either a lump sum or in itemized form;
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5. That the notice is a demand for payment within 30 days from the date of notice;
6. That failure to pay the entire amount within 30 days shall allow the City to file a tax lien against the property
or to pursue litigation for the recovery of the costs, or both;
7. That such additional remedies to recover costs shall include additional amounts including additional
administrative costs, attorneys’ fees when applicable, and interest;
8. The payments shall be made by check or money order made payable to the City of Salina, Kansas, with no
post-dating of the check, and sent to the address as stated within the notice with a written indication of the
purpose for the payment and the address of the property where the violations occurred. Partial payments
will not be accepted and shall be considered as non-payments, unless a payment arrangement has been
agreed to and approved in writing by the Public Officer.
(c). If the payment of costs is not made within the 30-day period, the City may levy a special assessment for such
costs against the lot or piece of land. The City Clerk at the time of certifying other City taxes to the County
Clerk shall certify the aforesaid costs, and the County Clerk shall extend the same on the tax roll of the county
against the lot or parcel of ground, and it shall be collected by the county treasurer and paid to the City as
other City taxes are collected and paid. Provided further, the City may collect the costs in the manner
provided at K.S.A. 12-1,115, as amended, by bringing an action in the appropriate court as a personal debt.
The City may pursue both assessment and collection at the same time until the full cost, including applicable
interests, court costs, attorneys’ fees, and administrative costs, including but not limited to, investigative cost
as well as the cost of providing notice, including any postage, have been paid in full.
(d). The abatement of a nuisance by the City shall not be a defense or excuse to the owner of a vehicle or
property in violation of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 98-9865, § 1, 4-20-98; Ord. No. 08-10433, § 1, 1-14-08)
Editor’s Note: Former § 24-5 pertained to notice to abate, which is addressed in § 24-4.
Sec. 24-6. Right of Entry; Unlawful Interference.
(a). Any authorized officer or agent of the city, pursuant to this Chapter, shall be allowed to enter onto any land within
the city limits to investigate violations of this Chapter or for the abatement of violations pursuant to this Chapter.
(b). It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with a public officer or agent of the city in performing his or
her duties pursuant to this Chapter whether investigating or abating violations.
(c). If the property owner or occupant of any building or premises in the city prevents or attempts to prevent any
employee of the city from entering or examining such building or premises for the purpose described above
during reasonable hours the city may then request an administrative search warrant from the district court.
(Ord. No. 98-9865, § 1, 4-20-98, Ord. No. 08-10433, § 1, 1-14-08)
Editor’s Note: Former § 24-6 pertained to service of notice, which is addressed in 24-4.
Sec. 24-7. Emergency abatement.
In the event the public officer authorized under this Chapter determines that a nuisance or unsafe structure exists
which creates an emergency requiring immediate abatement to protect the public health, safety or welfare, then
the City shall proceed, without delay, to take steps to abate the situation and without prior notice to or hearing of
the owner, representative, or tenant. The cost of such shall be assessed as set forth in this Chapter or pursuant to
K.S.A. 12-1,115, as amended, or both.
(Ord. No. 98-9865, § 1, 4-20-98; Ord. No. 08-10433, § 1, 1-14-08)
Editor’s Note: Former § 24-7 pertained to hearing, which is addressed in § 24-4.)
Sec. 24-8. Severability.
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase in this Chapter or any part thereof is for any
reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Chapter or any part thereof.
(Ord. No. 98-9865, § 1, 4-20-98, Ord. No. 08-10433, § 1, 1-14-08)
Editor’s Note: Former § 24-8 pertained to abatement by city, which is addressed in § 24-5.
Secs. 24-9 – 24-10. Reserved.
Editor’s Notes: 98-9865 created §§ 24-9 and 24-10 pertaining to assessments of city’s costs and emergency abatement. 07-10433 repealed said sections
and are now §§ 24-5 and 24-7.
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ARTICLE II. ILLICIT DISCHARGE
Sec. 24-11. Purpose and findings.
(a). The purpose of this Code shall be to prevent the discharge of pollutants from land and activities within the City
into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) and/or into surface waters.
(b). The Governing Body of the City of Salina hereby finds that pollutants are discharged into surface waters, both
through inappropriate non-stormwater discharges into the MS4 or the surface waters directly, and through the wash
off and transport of pollutants found on the land and built surfaces by stormwater during rainfall events.
(c). Further, the Governing Body of the City of Salina hereby finds that such discharge of pollutants may lead to
increased risks of disease and harm to individuals, particularly children, who come into contact with the water;
may degrade the quality of such water for human uses, such as drinking, irrigation, recreation, and industry; and
may damage the natural ecosystems of rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands, leading to a decline in the diversity
and abundance of plants and animals.
(d). Further, the Governing Body of the City of Salina hereby finds that this ordinance will promote public
awareness of the hazards involved in the improper discharge of trash, yard waste, lawn chemicals, pet waste,
wastewater, oil, petroleum products, cleaning products, paint products, hazardous waste, sediment and other
pollutants into the storm drainage system.
(e). Further, the Governing Body of the City of Salina hereby finds that such discharges are inconsistent with the
provisions and goals of the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES),
and other federal and state requirements for water quality and environmental preservation.
(f). Further, the Governing Body of the City of Salina hereby finds that a reasonable establishment of restrictions
and regulations on activities within the City is necessary to eliminate or minimize such discharges of pollutants,
to protect the surface waters of the community, to protect the health and safety of citizens, to protect the MS4
from damage and/or dimunition of performance, to protect property owners from harm caused by the actions of
others, to preserve economic and ecological value of existing water resources within the City and within
downstream communities, and to comply with the provisions of the City's responsibilities under the Clean
Water Act and the NPDES program.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-12. Definitions.
For the purposes of this article, the following shall mean:
“Authorized Enforcement Agency” employees or designees of the director of the municipal agency designated to
enforce this ordinance.
“Best Management Practices (BMPs)” schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, general good house
keeping practices, pollution prevention and educational practices, maintenance procedures, and other management
practices to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants directly or indirectly to stormwater, receiving waters, or
stormwater conveyance systems. BMPs also include treatment practices, operating procedures, and practices to
control site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or water disposal, or drainage from raw materials storage.
“Car” means any vehicle meeting the definition for passenger car, passenger van, pickup truck, motorcycle,
recreational vehicle, or motor home given in Section 38.82 of the Code.
"City" means the City of Salina, Kansas.
"City Engineer" means the City Engineer of the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department or the City
Engineer's authorized representative.
“Clean Water Act”
means the federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.), and any subsequent
amendments thereto.
"Code" means the Salina Municipal Code.
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“Construction Activity” means the activities subject to NPDES Construction Permits. Such activities include but
are not limited to clearing and grubbing, grading, excavating, and demolition.
"Discharge" means the addition or introduction, directly or indirectly, of any pollutant, stormwater, or any other
substance into the MS4 or surface waters.
"Domestic sewage" means human excrement, gray water (from home clothes washing, bathing, showers,
dishwashing, and food preparation), other wastewater from household drains, and waterborne waste normally
discharged from the sanitary conveniences of dwellings (including apartment houses and hotels), office buildings,
retail and commercial establishments, factories, and institutions, that is free from industrial waste.
"Extremely hazardous substance" means any substance listed in the appendices to 40 CFR Part 355, Emergency
Planning and Notification.
"Fertilizer" means a substance or compound that contains a plant nutrient element in a form available to plants
and is used primarily for its plant nutrient element content in promoting or stimulating growth of a plant or
improving the quality of a crop, or a mixture of two or more fertilizers.
"Hazardous household waste (HHW)" means any material generated in a household (including single and
multiple residences) by a consumer which, except for the exclusion provided in 40 CFR Section 261.4(b)(1),
would be classified as a hazardous waste under 40 CFR Part 261 or K.A.R 28-29-23b.
“Hazardous Materials” means any material, including any substance, waste, or combination thereof, which
because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics may cause, or
significantly contribute to, a substantial present or potential hazard to human health, safety, property, or the
environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed.
"Hazardous substance" means any substance listed in Table 302.4 of 40 CFR Part 302.
"Hazardous waste" means any substance identified or listed as a hazardous waste by the EPA pursuant to 40 CFR
Part 261.
Illegal Discharge means any direct or indirect non-storm water discharge to the storm drain system, except as
exempted in Section X of this ordinance.
Illicit Connections means an illicit connection is defined as either of the following: Any drain or conveyance,
whether on the surface or subsurface, which allows an illegal discharge to enter the storm drain system including
but not limited to any conveyances which allow any non-storm water discharge including sewage, process
wastewater, and wash water to enter the storm drain system and any connections to the storm drain system from
indoor drains and sinks, regardless of whether said drain or connection had been previously allowed, permitted, or
approved by an authorized enforcement agency or, any drain or conveyance connected from a commercial or
industrial land use to the storm drain system which has not been documented in plans, maps, or equivalent records
and approved by an authorized enforcement agency.
Industrial Activity means activities subject to NPDES Industrial Permits as defined in 40 CFR, Section 122.26 (b)(14).
"Industrial waste" means any waterborne liquid or solid substance that result from any process of industry,
manufacturing, mining, production, trade, or business.
"Municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4)" means the system of conveyances, (including roads with
drainage systems, municipal streets, private streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or
storm drains) owned and operated by the City and designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater, and
which is not used for collecting or conveying sewage.
“NPDES” means the national program for issuing, modifying, revoking and reissuing, terminating, monitoring
and enforcing permits, and imposing and enforcing pretreatment requirements under Sections 307, 402, 318 and
405 of the federal Clean Water Act.
“National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water Discharge Permit” means a permit issued by
EPA (or by a State
. under authority delegated pursuant to 33 USC § 1342(b)) that authorizes the discharge of pollutants
to waters of the United States, whether the permit is applicable on an individual, group, or general area-wide basis.
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“Non-Storm Water Discharge” means any discharge to the storm drain system that is not composed entirely of
storm water.
“Oil” means any kind of oil in any form, including but not limited to: petroleum, fuel oil, crude oil, synthetic oil,
motor oil, bio-fuel, cooking oil, grease, sludge, oil refuse, and oil mixed with waste.
“Person” means any individual, association, organization, partnership, firm, corporation or other entity
recognized by law and acting as either the owner or as the owner's agent.
"Pesticide" means a substance or mixture of substances intended to prevent, destroy, repel, or migrate any pest, or
substances intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant.
“Petroleum Product” means a product that is obtained from distilling and processing crude oil and that is capable of
being used as a fuel or lubricant in a motor vehicle, boat or aircraft including motor oil, motor gasoline, gasohol, other
alcohol blended fuels, aviation gasoline, kerosene, distillate fuel oil and #1 and #2 diesel fuel.
“Pollutant” means anything which causes or contributes to pollution. Pollutants may include, but are not limited
to: paints, varnishes, and solvents; oil and other automotive fluids; non-hazardous liquid and solid wastes and
yard wastes; refuse, rubbish, garbage, litter, or other discarded or abandoned objects, ordinances, and
accumulations, so that same may cause or contribute to pollution; floatables; pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers;
hazardous substances and wastes; sewage, fecal coli form and pathogens; dissolved and particulate metals; animal
wastes; wastes and residues that result from constructing a building or structure; and noxious or offensive matter
of any kind premises. Any building, lot, parcel of land, or portion of land whether improved or unimproved
including adjacent sidewalks and parking strips.
"Property Owner" shall mean the named property owner as indicated by the records of the Saline County
Treasurer’s Office;
"Release" means any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping,
leaching, dumping, or disposing into the MS4 and/or surface waters.
"Sanitary sewer" means the system of pipes, conduits, and other conveyances which carry industrial waste and
domestic sewage from residential dwellings, commercial buildings, industrial and manufacturing facilities, and
institutions, whether treated or untreated, to a sewage treatment plant and to which stormwater, surface water, and
groundwater are not intentionally admitted.
"Septic tank waste" means any domestic sewage from holding tanks such as vessels, chemical toilets, campers,
trailers, and septic tanks.
"Sewage" means the domestic sewage and/or industrial waste that is discharged into the sanitary sewer system
and passes through the sanitary sewer system to a sewage treatment plant for treatment.
"State"
.means the state of Kansas.
"Storm Sewer System" means any conveyance or system of conveyances for Stormwater, including road with
drainage systems, streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains, as well as any
system that meets the definition of a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System or "MS4" as defined by the
Environmental Protection Agency in 40 CFR 122.26.
“Storm Water” means any surface flow, runoff, and drainage consisting entirely of water from any form of
natural precipitation, and resulting from such precipitation.
“Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan” means a document which describes the Best Management Practices and
activities to be implemented by a person or business to identify sources of pollution or contamination at a site and
the actions to eliminate or reduce pollutant discharges to Stormwater, Stormwater Conveyance Systems, and/or
Receiving Waters to the Maximum Extent Practicable.
"Surface waters" means any body of water classified as "surface waters" by the state of Kansas
., including
streams, rivers, creeks, brooks, sloughs, draws, arroyos, canals, springs, seeps, cavern streams, alluvial aquifers
associated with these surface waters, lakes, man-made reservoirs, oxbow lakes, ponds, and wetlands, as well as
any other body of water classified by the federal government as a "water of the United States".
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“Waste” means any garbage, refuse, sludge or other discarded material which is abandoned or committed to treatment,
storage or disposal, including solid, liquid, semisolid or contained gaseous materials resulting from industrial,
commercial mining, community and agricultural activities. Waste does not include solid or dissolved materials in
domestic sewage or irrigation return flows or solid or dissolved materials or industrial discharges which are point
sources subject to permits under the State of Kansas
.. The Federal definition of solid waste is found at 40 CFR 257.2.
“Wastewater” means any water or other liquid, other than uncontaminated storm water, discharged from any source.
"Water quality standard" means the law or regulation that consists of the beneficial designated use or uses of a
water body, the numeric and narrative water quality criteria that are necessary to protect the use or uses of that
particular water body, and an anti-degradation statement.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-13. Applicability.
This article shall apply to all water entering the storm drain system generated on any developed and undeveloped
lands unless explicitly exempted by an authorized enforcement agency.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-14. Responsibility for administration.
The City Manager shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this article. Any powers granted or duties
imposed upon the authorized enforcement agency may be delegated in writing by the Director of the authorized
enforcement agency to persons or entities acting in the beneficial interest of or in the employ of the agency.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-15. Severability.
The provisions of this article are hereby declared to be severable. If any provision, clause, sentence, or paragraph
of this article or the application thereof to any person, establishment, or circumstances shall be held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or application of this article.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-16. Ultimate Responsibility.
The standards set forth herein and promulgated pursuant to this ordinance are minimum standards; therefore this
article does not intend nor imply that compliance by any person will ensure that there will be no contamination,
pollution, nor unauthorized discharge of pollutants.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-17. Prohibition of Illegal Discharges.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged into the municipal storm drain system or watercourses any
materials, including but not limited to pollutants or waters containing any pollutants that cause or contribute to a
violation of applicable water quality standards, other than storm water.
The specific prohibitions and requirements in this section are not inclusive of all the discharges prohibited by the general
prohibition, but are provided to address specific discharges that are frequently found or are known to occur:
(a). No person shall knowingly release or allow to be released any of the following substances into the MS4:
1. Any new or used petroleum product or oil;
2. Any industrial waste;
3. Any hazardous substance or hazardous waste, including household hazardous waste;
4. Any domestic sewage or septic tank waste, grease trap or grease interceptor waste, holding tank
waste, or grit trap waste;
5. Any garbage, rubbish or other waste;
6. Any new or used paints, including latex-based paints, oil-based paints, stains, varnish, and primers, as
well as cleaning solvents and other associated products;
7. Any yard wastes which have been placed by a person in any portion of the MS4.
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8. Any wastewater that contains soap, detergent, degreaser, solvent, or surfactant based cleaner from a
commercial motor vehicle wash facility; from any vehicle washing, cleaning, or maintenance at any
new or used motor vehicle dealership, rental agency, body shop, repair shop, or maintenance facility;
or from any washing, cleaning, or maintenance of any business or commercial or public service
vehicle, including a truck, bus or heavy equipment;
9. Any wastewater from a commercial mobile power washer or from the washing or other cleaning of a
building exterior that contains soap, detergent, degreaser, solvent, or any surfactant based cleaner;
10. Any wastewater from commercial floor, rug, or carpet cleaning;
11. Any wastewater from the commercial washdown or other commercial cleaning of pavement that
contains any soap, detergent solvent, degreaser, emulsifier, dispersant, or other cleaning substance; or
any wastewater from the wash-down or other cleaning of any pavement where any spill, leak, or other
release of oil, motor fuel, or other petroleum or hazardous substance has occurred, unless all such
materials have been previously removed;
12. Any effluent from a cooling tower, condenser, compressor, emissions scrubber, emission filter, or the
blowdown from a boiler;
13. Any ready-mixed concrete, mortar, ceramic, or asphalt base material or discharge resulting from the
cleaning of vehicles or equipment containing or used in transporting or applying such material;
14. Any runoff, washdown water or waste from any animal pen, kennel, fowl or livestock containment area;
15. Any filter backwash from a swimming pool or fountain, except that nothing in this ordinance shall be
construed as to require the alteration of the filter discharge plumbing of an existing swimming pool,
fountain or spa if such plumbing was compliant with applicable state
., federal, and local regulations at
the time of construction;
16. Any swimming pool, fountain or spa water containing a harmful level of chlorine (> 1 parts per million),
muriatic acid or other chemical used in the operation of the pool or treatment or disinfection of the water
or during cleaning of the facility at the point of discharge in to surface waters;
17. Any discharge from water line disinfection by super chlorination if it contains a harmful level of
chlorine (>1 parts per million) at the point of entry into surface waters;
18. Any contaminated runoff from a vehicle wrecking or storage yard;
19. Any substance or material that will damage, block, or clog the MS4;
20. Any release from a petroleum storage tank (PST), or any leachate or runoff from soil contaminated by
leaking PST; or any discharge of pumped, confined, or treated wastewater from the remediation of any
such PST release, unless the discharge has received an NPDES permit from the state
.;
21. Any other discharge that causes or contributes to causing the City to violate a state
. water quality
standard, the City's NPDES stormwater permit, or any state.-issued discharge permit for discharges
from its MS4.
(b). Except acceptable discharge associated with an approved erosion control plan, no person shall introduce
or cause to be introduced into the MS4 any harmful quantity of sediment, silt, earth, soil, or other material
associated with clearing, grading, excavation or other construction activities in excess of what could be
retained on site or captured by employing sediment and erosion control measures, except as allowed for in
conformance with Article III of Chapter 24.
(c). No person shall connect a line conveying sanitary sewage, domestic or industrial, to the MS4. No
property owner shall allow such a connection to continue in use on their property.
(d). No person shall use pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers except in accordance with manufacturer
recommendations. Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers shall be stored transported and disposed of in a
manner to prevent release to the MS4.
(e). The commencement, conduct or continuance of any illegal discharge to the storm drain system is
prohibited except as described as follows:
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1. car or vehicle washing – noncommercial
2. contaminated groundwater if authorized by KDHE and approved by the municipality
3. crawl space pumps
4. diverted stream flow
5. driveway washing (residential only)
6. Dye testing provided verbal notification is provided to the municipality prior to the time of the test.
7. fire fighting activities
8. footing drains
9. foundation drains
10. heat pump discharge waters (residential only)
11. lawn watering or landscape irrigation
12. natural riparian habitat
13. potable water source discharges
14. rising groundwater
15. roof drains not interconnected to the MS4
16. street wash waters (excluding street sweepings which have been removed from the street)
17. swimming pool discharges – dechlorinated and excluding filter backwash
18. uncontaminated groundwater infiltration as defined under 40 CFR 35.2005(20) to separate storm sewer
19. wastewater or other discharges that have been treated and meet the requirements of a NPDES permit
20. water line flushing
21. wet-land flows
22. other discharges determined by the city manger or their designee not to be a significant source of pollutants
to waters of the state
., a public health hazard or a nuisance or necessary to protect public health and safety.
(f). Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection B of this section, any discharge shall be prohibited by this
section if the discharge in question has been determined by the City Engineer or KDHE to be a source of
a pollutants to the MS4 or to surface waters, written notice of such determination has been provided to the
property owner or person responsible for such discharges, and the discharge has occurred more than ten
days beyond such notice.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-18. Prohibition of illicit connections.
(a). The construction, use, maintenance or continued existence of illicit connections to the storm drain system is
prohibited.
(b). This prohibition expressly includes, without limitation, illicit connections made in the past, regardless of whether the
connection was permissible under law or practices applicable or prevailing at the time of connection.
(c). A person is considered to be in violation of this ordinance if the person connects a line conveying sewage to the
MS4, or allows such a connection to continue.
(d). It is unlawful for any Person to construct, establish, use, maintain, or continue Illicit Connections to the Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System 90 days after the effective date of this ordinance, or to commence any Illicit Discharges
to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. This prohibition against Illicit Connections is expressly retroactive and
applies to connection made in the past and maintained 90 days after the effective date of this ordinance but excludes
improvements to real property permitted over which uncontaminated Stormwater Runoff flows.
(e). Illicit Connections in violation of this Chapter must be disconnected and redirected as ordered by the City
Engineer.
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(f). Any drain or conveyance that has not been documented in plans, maps or equivalent, and which may be connected to
the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System must be located by the owner or occupant of that property upon receipt
of written notice of violation from the City Engineer requiring that such location be completed. Such notice will
specify a reasonable time period within which the location of the drain or conveyance is to be completed, that the
drain or conveyance be identified as storm sewer, sanitary sewer or other, and that the outfall location or point of
connection to the storm sewer system, sanitary sewer, or other discharge point be identified. Results of these
investigations are to be documented and provided to the City Engineer. Upon receipt of the investigation results the
City Engineer shall direct the owner or occupant of the property in writing to complete such measures as are
necessary to ensure compliance with this Chapter. It shall be unlawful for any such owner or occupant to fail to
comply with the reasonable directions issued by the City Engineer in a timely manner.
(g). On or after the effective date of this ordinance, any person who connects a drain or conveyance to the Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System shall obtain a Stormwater Drainage System Connection permit from the City
Engineer prior to establishing any such connection.
(h). No person shall tamper with, destroy, vandalize, or render inoperable any BMPs which have been installed for the
purpose of eliminating or minimizing pollutant discharges, nor shall any person fail to install or fail to properly
maintain any BMPs which have been required by the City or by other local, state., or federal jurisdictions.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-19. Suspension due to illicit discharges in emergency situations.
The City of Salina may, without prior notice, suspend MS4 discharge access to a person when such suspension is necessary
to stop an actual or threatened discharge which presents or may present imminent and substantial danger to the
environment, or to the health or welfare of persons, or to the MS4 or Waters of the United States. If the violator fails to
comply with a suspension order issued in an emergency, the authorized enforcement agency may take such steps as deemed
necessary to prevent or minimize damage to the MS4 or Waters of the United States, or to minimize danger to persons.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-20. Suspension due to the detection of illicit discharge.
Any person discharging to the MS4 in violation of this ordinance may be deemed to be maintaining a nuisance as
defined by Sections 24-2.15 and 6 of the City Code and shall be subject to Section 24-4 entitled Enforcement Against
Nuisances; Designation of Officer; Order of Abatement; Hearing: Notice to Appear and Section 24-5 entitled
Abatement of Nuisance by City; Notice of Costs; Assessment and Collection and may have their MS4 access
terminated if such termination would abate or reduce an illicit discharge. In addition to the notices and processes
provided in Section 24-4 and 5, the authorized enforcement agency will notify a violator of the proposed termination of
its MS4 access. The violator may petition the authorized enforcement agency for a reconsideration and hearing.
A person commits an offense if the person reinstates MS4 access to premises terminated pursuant to this Section,
without the prior approval of the authorized enforcement agency.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-21. Industrial or construction activity discharges.
Any person subject to an industrial or construction activity NPDES storm water discharge permit shall comply
with all provisions of such permit. Proof of compliance with said permit may be required in a form acceptable to
the City of Salina prior to the allowing of discharges to the MS4.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-22. Monitoring of discharges.
The City Manager or his designee is authorized to develop and implement a plan to actively detect and eliminate prohibited
discharges and connections to the MS4 or surface waters within the City. Such plan may include, but is not limited to, periodic
and random inspections of facilities and businesses, particularly those most associated with potentially prohibited discharges;
visual surveys of exterior practices; inspection, sampling and analyses of discharges from outfalls of the MS4, particularly during
dry weather periods; manhole and pipe inspections to trace discharges through the system to point of origin; education on
pollution prevention; and receipt of complaints and information from the public regarding known or suspected discharges.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
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Sec. 24-23. Requirements to prevent, control, and reduce storm water pollutants by the use of Best
Management Practices.
The City of Salina may adopt requirements identifying Best Management Practices for any activity, operation, or
facility which may cause or contribute to pollution or contamination of storm water, the storm drain system, or waters
of the U.S. The owner or operator of a commercial or industrial establishment shall provide, at their own expense,
reasonable protection from accidental discharge of prohibited materials or other wastes into the municipal storm drain
system or watercourses through the use of approved structural and non-structural BMPs. Further, any person
responsible for a property or premise, which is, or may be, the source of an illicit discharge, may be required to
implement, at said person's expense, additional structural and non-structural BMPs to prevent the further discharge of
pollutants to the municipal separate storm sewer system. Compliance with all terms and conditions of a valid NPDES
permit authorizing the discharge of storm water associated with industrial activity, to the extent practicable, shall be
deemed compliance with the provisions of this section. These BMPs shall be part of a stormwater pollution prevention
plan (SWPPP) as necessary for compliance with requirements of the NPDES permit.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-24. Watercourse protection.
Every person owning property through which a watercourse passes, or such person's lessee, shall keep and maintain
that part of the watercourse within the property free of trash, debris, excessive vegetation, and other obstacles that
would pollute, contaminate, or significantly retard the flow of water through the watercourse. In addition, the
owneror lessee shall maintain existing privately owned structures within or adjacent to a watercourse, so that such
structures will not become a hazard to the use, function, or physical integrity of the watercourse.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-25. Release reporting and cleanup.
(a). Any person responsible for the release of any prohibited material that may flow, leach, enter, or otherwise be introduced
into the MS4 or surface waters shall take all necessary steps to ensure the containment and cleanup of such release.
(b). In the event of such a release of hazardous materials said person shall immediately notify emergency
response agencies of the occurrence via emergency dispatch services.
(c). In the event of a release of non-hazardous materials, said person shall notify the City Engineer in person or by
phone or facsimile no later than the next business day. Notifications in person or by phone shall be confirmed
by written notice addressed and mailed to the City Engineer within three business days of the phone notice.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-26. Enforcement.
(a). The Governing Body hereby delegates to the City Manager the authority to designate a public officer to be
charged with the administration and enforcement of this Ordinance as it concerns illicit discharges. The public
officer shall authorize the investigation of violations. If it is determined that a violation exists, then the officer
shall file a written report with the City Manager and direct that an order of abatement be sent to the property
owner, representative, or tenant. The Governing Body, by resolution, also may make such determination;
(b). Except as provided by Subsection C, the order of abatement shall be served on the owner or agent of such
property by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service, or if the same is unoccupied and
the owner is a nonresident, then by mailing a notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last
known address of the owner.
(c). If the owner or agent of the owner of the property has failed to accept delivery or otherwise failed to effectuate
receipt of an order sent pursuant to this Section during the preceding 24-month period, the City may provide
notice of the issuance of any further orders to abate or remove a nuisance from such property in the manner
provided by Subsection B or as provided in this Subsection. Except as specifically provided in this Subsection,
the City may provide notice of the order by such methods including, but not limited to, door hangers,
conspicuously posting notice of such order on the property, personal notification, telephone communication or
first class mail. If the property is unoccupied and the owner is a nonresident, notice provided by this Section
shall be given by telephone communication or first class mail.
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(d). The order of abatement shall state:
1. A common or legal description of the property, or both;
2. The nature of the violation, including relevant ordinances, with sufficient information that would reasonably
allow the recipient to determine the nature of the violation to allow for self-abatement;
3. That the condition creating the violation shall be abated within a designated time period, provided that
extensions of such time period shall be granted if the owner or agent of the owner of the property
demonstrates that due diligence is being exercised in abating the violation;
4. That the recipient, upon written request, may obtain a hearing before a designated hearing officer, provided such
request is received by the City Clerk prior to the expiration of the designated compliance period;
5. That failure to comply with the order of abatement shall result in the City abating the violation with the
assessment of costs made against the property or by filing for judgment against the recipient;
6. That failure to pay such assessment within 30 days of the notice of costs shall result in the filing of a tax lien
against the property or the filing for judgment against the recipient, or both;
7. Those such violations are subject to prosecution.
(e). If the recipient of the order of abatement makes a written request for hearing within the designated compliance
period, then the City shall immediately schedule a hearing before a designated hearing officer. The hearing
officer shall receive evidence, review the investigation, and prepare a written order. The order shall be sent by
certified mail to all relevant parties within 10 days of the hearing, unless otherwise stated at the hearing and
prior to the City taking any action to abate the violation. The order shall describe the relevant facts relied
upon, state the specific Code provisions being relied upon should a violation be found, and state any such
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defined.as the representative of the governing body for the purposes of conducting hearings requested by any
recipient of an order of abatement.
(g). It shall be unlawful for the property owner of any property or the agent of the owner of the property who
has received a compliance order or upon whom an order of abatement has been served to sell, transfer,
mortgage, lease or otherwise dispose of to another until the provisions of the notice have been complied
with, or until such property owner or agent of the owner of the property shall first furnish the grantee,
transferee, mortgagee or lessee a true copy of any order of abatement and shall furnish to the public officer
a signed and notarized statement from the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee, acknowledging the
receipt of such notice of abatement and fully accepting responsibility without condition for making the
corrections or repairs required by the notice of abatement.
(h). If the recipient of the order of abatement fails to comply with the order within the period of time designated
in the order, or fails to comply with the order after a hearing on the matter, then the City may go onto the
property to abate the violation in a reasonable manner. The City shall not be responsible for damage to
property due to reasonable methods of gaining entrance onto the property or for damages to property in the
reasonable exercise of its duty to the public to abate the violation(s). The City may use its own employees
or contract for services to abate nuisances.
(i). If the City takes action to abate the violation, it shall provide a Notice of Costs to the property owner,
representative, or tenant. The Notice of Costs shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested,
at the last known mailing address; or if the property is vacant or unoccupied, the Notice of Costs shall also
be posted on the property in a reasonable manner. The recipient shall have 30 days from the date of the
Notice to make full payment. The Notice of Costs shall state:
1. The common or legal description of the property, or both;
2. The nature of the violation, including relevant ordinances;
3. The nature of the work performed to abate the violation;
4. The costs incurred for the abatement of the violations in either a lump sum or in itemized form;
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5. That the notice is a demand for payment within 30 days from the date of notice;
6. That failure to pay the entire amount within 30 days shall allow the City to file a tax lien against the property
or to pursue litigation for the recovery of the costs, or both;
7. That such additional remedies to recover costs shall include additional amounts including additional
administrative costs, attorneys’ fees when applicable, and interest;
8. The payments shall be made by check or money order made payable to the City of Salina, Kansas, with no
post-dating of the check, and sent to the address as stated within the notice with a written indication of the
purpose for the payment and the address of the property where the violations occurred. Partial payments will
not be accepted and shall be considered as non-payments, unless a payment arrangement has been agreed to
and approved in writing by the Public Officer.
(j). If the payment of costs is not made within the 30-day period, the City may levy a special assessment for such
costs against the lot or piece of land. The City Clerk at the time of certifying other City taxes to the County
Clerk shall certify the aforesaid costs, and the County Clerk shall extend the same on the tax roll of the county
against the lot or parcel of ground, and it shall be collected by the county treasurer and paid to the City as
other City taxes are collected and paid. Provided further, the City may collect the costs in the manner
provided at K.S.A. 12-1,115, as amended, by bringing an action in the appropriate court as a personal debt.
The City may pursue both assessment and collection at the same time until the full cost, including applicable
interests, court costs, attorneys’ fees, and administrative costs, including but not limited to, investigative cost
as well as the cost of providing notice, including any postage, have been paid in full.
(k). The abatement of a nuisance by the City shall not be a defense or excuse to the owner of a vehicle or
property in violation of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-27. Injunctive relief.
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision or fail to comply with any of the requirements of this
article. If a person has violated or continues to violate the provisions of this ordinance, the authorized enforcement
agency may petition for a preliminary or permanent injunction restraining the person from activities which would
create further violations or compelling the person to perform abatement or remediation of the violation.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-28. Compensatory actions.
In lieu of enforcement proceedings, penalties, and remedies authorized by this article, the authorized enforcement
agency may impose upon violator alternative compensatory actions, such as storm drain stenciling, attendance at
compliance workshops, creek cleanup, etc.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-29. Criminal prosecution.
Any person that has violated or continues to violate this ordinance shall be liable to criminal prosecution to the
fullest extent of the law, and shall be subject to a criminal penalty of not less than $50 nor more than $500 dollars
per violation per day and/or imprisonment for a period of time not to exceed 6 months.
The authorized enforcement agency may recover all attorneys’ fees court costs and other expenses associated with
enforcement of this ordinance, including sampling and monitoring expenses.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-30. Remedies not exclusive.
The remedies listed in this ordinance are not exclusive of any other remedies available under any applicable federal,
state or local law and it is within the discretion of the authorized enforcement agency to seek cumulative remedies.
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase in this Ordinance or any part thereof is held
to be unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall no
affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
(Ord. No. 10-10544, § 1, 5-24-10)
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ARTICLE III. EROSION CONTROL
Sec. 24-31. Purpose.
The purpose of this article is to set forth procedures for controlling erosion and sedimentation caused by Land
Disturbance activities, thereby providing for the protection and enhancement of the water quality of watercourses,
Water Bodies and wetlands.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-32. Definitions
"Best Management Practices (BMPs)" mean physical facilities, schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices,
maintenance procedures, and other management practices which, when properly designed, installed and
maintained, will be effective to prevent or reduce the discharge of water or air pollution associated with Land
Disturbance activities regulated by this article.
"Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)" means an individual who is currently holding
such certification as issued by CPESC, Inc., or other Person holding a state
. license authorizing them to prepare
and submit an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
"City Engineer" means the City Engineer or the City Engineer’s authorized representative.
“Clearing” means any activity that removes the vegetative surface cover.
"Code" means the Salina Municipal Code.
“Drainage Way” means any channel that conveys surface runoff throughout the site.
"Erosion" means the wearing away of land by the action of wind, water, gravity or ice or a combination thereof.
“Erosion Control” means a measure that prevents erosion.
"Erosion and Sediment Control Plan" or "Plan" means a Plan for the control of soil erosion and sedimentation
resulting from land disturbing activity, and may include, without being limited to, the drawings, specifications,
construction documents, schedules, or other related documents which establish the Best Management Practices
(BMPs) on a project. The Plan shall include any information required to review the design of the BMPs and to
ensure proper installation, maintenance, inspection, and removal of the BMPs, along with the details required to
construct any portion of the final storm sewer system that was impeded by a BMP.
"Erosion and Sediment Control Standards" or "Standards" means the Erosion and Sediment Control design
criteria and specifications adopted in writing by the City Engineer.
“Control Plan” means indicating the specific measures and sequencing to be used to control sediment and
erosion on a development site during and after construction.
“Grading” means excavation or fill of material, including the resulting conditions thereof.
"Land Disturbance” means any activity that changes the physical conditions of landform, vegetation and hydrology,
creates bare soil, or otherwise may cause erosion or sedimentation. Such activities include, but are not limited to,
clearing, removal of vegetation, stripping, grading, grubbing, excavating, filling, logging and storing of materials.
"Perennial Vegetation” means grass or other appropriate natural growing vegetation that provides substantial land
cover, Erosion protection and soil stability and that is capable of sustained and healthy growth over multiple years
under the constraints of shade, temperature, and moisture that will be prevalent on the site. For the purposes of
this article, annual grasses that do not regenerate after winter, ornamental plants or shrubs that do not offer
effective Erosion and Sediment protection, and plants that are not suitable for the expected growing conditions on
the site shall not be considered Perennial Vegetation.
“Perimeter Control” means a barrier that prevents sediment from leaving a site by filtering sediment-laden runoff
or diverting it to a sediment trap or basin.
"Permit" means a Building Permit for construction of a building, Site Development Permit, Land
Disturbance Permit, or Right of Way Permit.
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"Permit Holder" means the owner or contractor who is issued a Permit pursuant to this Section. The Permit
Holder may designate a separate contact person regarding field issues related to erosion and sediment control.
"Person" means any individual, business, partnership, corporation, association, organization or legal entity of
any kind including governmental entities.
“Phasing” means clearing a parcel of land in distinct phases, with the stabilization of each phase completed
before the clearing of the next.
“Sediment” means any solid material, organic, or inorganic that has been deposited from its site of origin by
wind, water, ice or gravity as a result of soil Erosion. Sedimentation is the process by which eroded material
is transported and deposited by the action of wind, water, or gravity.
“Sediment Control” means Measures that prevent eroded sediment from leaving the site.
“Site” means a parcel of land or a contiguous combination thereof, where grading work is performed as a
single unified operation.
“Site Development” means a permit issued by the municipality for the construction or alteration of ground
“Stabilization” means the use of practices that prevent exposed soil from eroding.
“Start of Construction” means the first land-disturbing activity associated with a development, including
land preparation such as clearing, grading, and filling; installation of streets and walkways; excavation for
basements, footings, piers, or foundations; erection of temporary forms; and installation of accessory
buildings such as garages.
"Storm Sewer System" means any conveyance or system of conveyances for stormwater, including road with
drainage systems, streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains, as well
as any system that meets the definition of a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System or "MS4" as defined by
the Environmental Protection Agency in 40 CFR 122.26.
"Stormwater" means stormwater runoff, snowmelt runoff, and surface runoff and drainage.
"Water Bodies" means surface waters including rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands, including all areas
designated by the federal government as water of the United States.
“Watercourse” means any body of water, including, but not limited to lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and
bodies of water delineated by the City of Salina.
“Waterway” means a channel that directs surface runoff to a watercourse or to the public storm drain.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-33. Permits.
The City Engineer shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this article. The City Engineer
shall have the authority to adopt regulations, policies and procedures as necessary for the enforcement of this
Article. The City Engineer may waive the requirements for maps, plans, reports or drawings, if the City Engineer
finds that the information otherwise submitted or to be submitted will be sufficient to show that the proposed
work will conform to the requirements of this Article.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-34. Land disturbance permits -- when required
(a). A land disturbance permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer prior to commencement of any of
the following:
1. Any activity that changes the physical conditions of landform, vegetation and hydrology, creates bare soil, or
otherwise may cause erosion or sedimentation of one or more acres of land or part of a larger common plan of
development or sale which may disturb a cumulative total of one or more acres. Such activities include, but are
not limited to, clearing, removal of vegetation, stripping, grading, grubbing, excavating, filling, logging and
storing of materials
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2. Utility construction; except for storm sewer construction which requires a Site Development Permit or Public
Improvement Permit.
3. Construction of any privately funded public streets, public storm sewer systems, public street lighting and the
appurtenances related to these public facilities, except when the public improvements are constructed or
contracted by the City.
(b). Regardless of whether or not a Land Disturbance activity requires a Permit, any Person engaged in any
Land Disturbance activity remains subject to the illicit discharge prohibitions and requirements contained in
this Article and shall comply with the spirit and intent of this Article. At a minimum, such Persons shall
employ BMP methods for Erosion and Sediment Control in proportion to the scale of the activity to reduce
the amount of Sediment or other pollutants in stormwater discharges associated with those activities.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-35. Building permits -- compliance with existing land disturbance permits.
Issuance of any building permit that is part of a common plan of development with a pre-existing land disturbance
permit, will require written agreement by the permit applicant to comply with the provisions of the pre-existing
land disturbance permit.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-36. Franchised and/or Public Utilities Permit(s)
In lieu of obtaining individual project Land Disturbance Permits for utility-funded linear projects, the City may
issue a General Permit to franchise and public utilities which shall be renewed annually. To apply for a General
Permit, the utility must submit a permit application which includes:
(a). Effective erosion control standards and construction methods that are to be implemented on the utility’s projects,
conforming to Sections 24-34. The General Permit does not relieve the utility of the responsibility of preparing and
implementing project specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), as defined by the State of Kansas.,
for projects disturbing over 1 acre of area.
(b). A procedure to notify the City, no less than 14 days prior to work beginning, of projects disturbing a cumulative area
greater than 1 acre. The notification shall be accompanied by a copy of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) and the associated Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Notice of Intent (NOI).
(c). A mechanism to reimburse the City for the cost of all abatement actions. The City Engineer may revoke a Land
Disturbance General Permit for failure to reimburse City abatement costs within 60 days of receipt of an abatement
invoice. The utility must notify the City Engineer in writing within 14 days of any State. or Federal citations
related to erosion and sediment control violations in the City. The City Engineer shall revoke any general permit
when the activities authorized by that General Permit cause the City of Salina to be noncompliant with the City’s
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-37. Land disturbance permits – exemptions.
(a). Land disturbance permit is not required for the following:
1. Work to correct or remedy emergencies, including situations that pose an immediate danger to life, property or
natural resources or pose the risk of substantial flood or fire hazards.
2. Existing nursery and agricultural operations conducted as a permitted main or accessory use.
3. Land disturbance activities specifically authorized by a building permit which includes an erosion and sediment
control plan covering the entire area of disturbance. This exemption is not intended to exempt the building permit
from erosion and sediment control requirements provided by Sections 24-46, 47, 48 of this Article.
4. Linear utility projects with less than 1,500 feet of cumulative open trench construction that are located outside
the boundaries of a development project.
(b). If the land disturbance activity threatens or impedes the ability of the City to meet its own permit
requirements under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), the City Engineer
may terminate the exemption and require the applicant to obtain a land disturbance permit in full
compliance with Sections 24-34 of this Article.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
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Sec. 24-38. Land disturbance permits -- limitations of usage.
Authorization granted by issuance of a land disturbance permit shall be limited to authority to proceed with land
disturbance as detailed in the approved Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan subject to all other required approvals or
permits associated with the proposed scope of work such as but not limited to Planning Commission approval of a
final development plan, siteplan review and approval, issuance of a building permit, etc.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-39. Responsible Person(s)
The responsible person(s) are the owner of the propertyError! Bookmark not defined. upon which a Land
Disturbance takes place and any person(s) performing a Land Disturbance activity. When a Land Disturbance
Permit or Site Development Permit is issued, an owner is responsible for Land Disturbance activities from Permit
issuance to closure, unless the City approves a transfer of responsibility. When Land Disturbance is authorized
through the issuance of a Permit pursuant to the Building Code, the owner remains responsible until that Permit is
closed and any open Land Disturbance Permits on the same property are closed.
The responsible person(s) shall inspect the site on a regular schedule, which shall be no less frequent than once each
month, and shall increase such inspections when construction activity increases. The person responsible shall inspect
the site within twenty-four hours of a precipitation event of one-half inch or greater within the city. Inspections shall be
documented in writing and made available for inspection by the City Engineer or their designee upon request.
As a condition of approval, the city shall have the authority to inspect the site for compliance with the approved
plan and this Article at all reasonable times, which may include the collection of samples of any discharge to the
stormwater management system or surface waters.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-40. Designation of Authorized Representatives.
The owner of the property may designate, in writing, others to act on his or her behalf, however the responsibility
for compliance with this Article with respect to land disturbance activities shall remain with the owner of the
property until the issued permit has been officially closed.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-41. Transfer of Permit.
The land disturbance permit holder may request that the permit be transferred to another party. The transfer of a
permit from one party to another shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer and not be effective until
written approval is issued.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-42. Land disturbance permit – application
Application fees for all applications for permits shall be established by resolution of the Governing Body.
Application fees may be reviewed on an annual basis and revised as necessary by adoption of a new resolution.
Copies of the current resolution establishing filing fees shall be on file in the offices of the City Clerk, the
Engineering Division of the Public Works Department and Development Services Department.
(a). Each application shall bear the name(s) and address(es) of the owner or developer of the site, and of any consulting
firm retained by the applicant together with the name of the applicant’s principal contact at such firm and shall be
accompanied by a filing fee.
(b). Each application shall include a statement that any land clearing, construction, or development involving the
movement of earth shall be in accordance with the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
(c). Applications for land disturbance, site plan approval, or building permits shall be filed upon forms prescribed by
the City and conform to the following:
1. Construction documents shall clearly indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in
detail that it will conform to the provisions of this Article, and other relevant laws, rules and regulations as
determined by the City Engineer.
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2. The construction documents shall include a site plan drawn to an engineer scale showing the size and location of
new construction and existing structures on the site and the legal description of the lot tract or parcel.
3. The construction documents shall include a grading plan, drainage map, and an erosion and sediment control
plan in conformance with Section 24-46, 47, 48 of this Article.
(d). Applications for land disturbance permits shall be submitted for approval by the City Engineer. Issuance of land
disturbance permits shall conform to the following:
1. Where the proposed land disturbance activity covers multiple tracts of land or multiple lots, the permit shall be
issued only to the common owner.
2. A contact person or field representative shall be identified on every permit as a responsible party whom the City
can contact regarding the installation, maintenance, and removal of erosion and sediment control measures. The
land disturbance permit holder is responsible for timely written notification to the City Engineer of any changes
to the contact person or field representative.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-43. Building permits and land disturbance permits – closure.
(a). Closure of a building permit shall be completed in accordance with the provisions of this Article. In cases where
there is not a separate land disturbance permit issued for a particular site, a final certificate of occupancy shall not
be issued until the site has been permanently stabilized and all temporary BMP’s removed and all drainage and
grading is found to be in compliance with this Code.
(b). Closure of a land disturbance permit is independent of closure of other permits. If a site has been partially
stabilized, a land disturbance permit can be closed upon issuance of a subsequent land disturbance permit covering
remaining unstabilized areas. Closure of a land disturbance permit shall be completed by obtaining a satisfactory
final inspection and issuance of a certificate of compliance. Timing of final inspections for land disturbance
permits shall conform to the following:
1. For single-family or two-family construction only, where the permit holder seeks closure of the entire site
subject to the permit, a final inspection can be completed after 80 percent of the housing units in the associated
final plat have received final certificates of occupancy, or a minimum of three years after issuance of the first
building permit for a housing unit. Additionally, no final inspection can be made before any temporary BMP’s
serving more than one lot are no longer needed and are removed.
2. For development other than single-family or two-family residential development, a final inspection can occur
when all temporary BMP’s serving more than one lot are no longer needed and are removed.
3. For single-family or two-family construction only, the holder of a land disturbance permit that includes multiple
lots shall no longer be responsible for activities that occur on an individual lot for which all dwellings have
received Certificates of Occupancy. In that event there shall be a final inspection of that lot and partial closure of
the land disturbance permit prior to or at the time of issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-44. Expiration of permits
Expiration of disturbance permits shall comply with the following:
(a) Land disturbance permits shall expire if the authorized work has not commenced within 180 days after
permit issuance. A land disturbance permit shall not expire after land disturbance activities have begun,
but shall be closed pursuant to Section 24-43.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-45. Review and approval
(a). The City Engineer will review each application for a site development permit to determine its
conformance with the provisions of this regulation. Within 21 days after receiving an application, and
shall, in writing:
1. Approve the permit application;
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2. Approve the permit application subject to such reasonable conditions as may be necessary to secure
substantially the objectives of this regulation, and issue the permit subject to these conditions; or
3. Disapprove the permit application, indicating the reason(s) and procedure for submitting a revised
application and/or submission.
(b). Failure of the City Engineer to act on an original or revised application within 21 days of receipt shall authorize
the applicant to proceed in accordance with the plans as filed unless such time is extended by agreement
between the applicant and the City Engineer. Pending preparation and approval of a revised plan, development
activities shall be allowed to proceed in accordance with conditions established by the City Engineer.
(c). Time Requirement. Where Land Disturbance activities have temporarily or permanently ceased on a portion
of a project site for over 21 consecutive days, the disturbed areas shall be protected from Erosion by
stabilizing the areas with mulch or other similarly effective soil stabilizing BMPs, unless the timeframe for
compliance is extended by the City Engineer. Where implementation of stabilization measures is precluded by
snow cover, stabilization measures shall be initiated as soon as practicable.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-46. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
(a). All proposed Land Disturbance activity that requires a Permit in accordance with Sections 24-34 of this
Article shall be depicted on a site-specific Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. Land Disturbance activities
that do not require a Permit in accordance with Section 24-34 of this Article are required to employ applicable
BMPs included in standard details provided by the City. The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall be
submitted to the City Engineer for review. The Plan shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
(b). The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall include the following:
1. Proposed site map.
2. Proposed name of the development;
3. Location by legal description;
4. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of applicant and designer of plans;
5. Date, North Arrow, Scale of Plan (one inch to fifty (50) feet or one inch to one hundred (100 feet);
6. Existing and proposed topography of the entire site with contour lines sufficient to demonstrate runoff from
the site. In lieu of contours, the plan preparer may provide arrows indicating direction of flow provided that
said plans note that the flow information is based upon an on-site assessment by the plan preparer; specify
on-going monitoring of site conditions and provide for performance review and plan modification in
response to the observed conditions.
7. Any area subject to one-hundred-year flooding shall be indicated;
8. The boundary lines of the area included in the site plan, including angles, dimensions and reference to a
section corner, quarter corner or point on a recorded plat;
9. If the SWPP proposes subgrade work in excess of 30” deep, existing sewers, storm sewers, water mains,
culverts and other underground facilities within the tract, indicating locations of storm inlets, manholes and
other pertinent features.
10. Areas to be disturbed.
11. A natural resources map identifying soils, forest cover, and resources protected under other articles of this
code.
12. Proposed Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs to be employed.
13. A sequence of construction of the development site, including stripping and clearing; rough grading;
construction of utilities, infrastructure, and buildings; and final grading and landscaping. Sequencing shall
identify the expected date on which clearing will begin, the estimated duration of exposure of cleared areas,
areas of clearing, installation of temporary erosion and sediment control measures, and establishment of
permanent vegetation.
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14. All erosion and sediment control measures necessary to meet the objectives of this local regulation
throughout all phases of construction and after completion of development of the site. Depending upon the
complexity of the project, the drafting of intermediate plans may be required at the close of each season.
15. Sufficient information regarding installation and maintenance of temporary and permanent vegetative
control measures such that the SWPP clearly communicates the intended performance of the control
measures and the manner in which said measures shall be installed and implemented.
16. Details and specifications for any sections of the final storm sewer system that must be constructed after the
removal of BMPs such as temporary sediment basins.
17. Final stabilization plan for each phase.
18. Provisions for maintenance of control facilities, including easements and estimates of the cost of maintenance.
19. Work schedule.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-47. Plan Preparation, Review and Approval.
(a). Review and Approval of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans. The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall be of
sufficient clarity to indicate the location, manner, nature and extent of the work proposed. The Plan shall clearly
show that the proposed work will conform to the provisions of this Code, the Erosion and Sediment Control
Standards, and other relevant laws, Chapters, policies, rules and regulations as determined by the City Engineer.
The City Engineer shall review the submitted documents to determine compliance with the Erosion and Sediment
Control Standards. If the City Engineer finds that the Plan is not in compliance, the City Engineer shall advise the
Applicant which elements of the Plan are not in compliance.
The City Engineer may either waive plan content requirements or require any additional information or data
deemed appropriate information or data when they deem that doing so ensures compliance with the intent,
purpose and provisions of this Section of the Code.
(b). Preparation of Plans. Erosion and Sediment Control Plans submitted to the City for review must be prepared
under the supervision of and sealed by a licensed professional engineer, landscape architect or by a Certified
Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC). The engineer or landscape architect must be licensed to
practice in the State of Kansas.. The plan shall be prepared at an engineer’s scale of one inch equals fifty (50)
feet, or one inch equals one hundred (100) feet on a tract of land containing five (5) acres or more.
The City Engineer may waive this Plan preparation requirement if the Applicant's Plan consists entirely of
utilizing standard plans and specifications as adopted in the City's Erosion and Sediment Control Standards.
(c). Modifications to the plan shall be processed and approved or disapproved in the same manner as Section IV of this
regulation, and may be authorized by the City Engineer by written authorization to the permittee, and shall include:
1. Major amendments of the erosion and sediment control plan submitted to the City Engineer
2. Field modifications of a minor nature
(d). Amended Plans. Work shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved Plan. Changes
made during construction that are not in compliance with the approved Plan shall be resubmitted for
approval as an amended set of construction documents. Minor modifications of the approved Plan may be
authorized by the City Engineer without formal review provided those modifications are consistent with the
Erosion and Sediment Control Standards and standard industry practice.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-48. Design Requirements
(a). Erosion and Sediment Control Plan designs shall be based on, but not limited to, the following principles:
1. Erosion and Sediment Control Plans shall incorporate the following elements:
a. Soil stabilization shall be completed within five days of clearing or inactivity in construction.
b. Fit the development to existing site conditions.
c. Stabilize disturbed areas.
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d. Minimize the extent of exposure.
e. Minimize duration of exposure.
f. Inspection and maintenance of control measures.
g. Use of performance measures and outcomes.
h. Timely employment and maintenance of all measures.
i. Break work activities into phases when possible
j. If seeding or another vegetative erosion control method is used, it shall become established within two
weeks or the City Engineer may require the site to be reseeded or a nonvegetative option employed.
k. When possible, protect disturbed areas from any unnecessary run-on off stormwater from adjacent sites,
at least during the construction period.
l. Special techniques that meet the design criteria on steep slopes or in drainage ways shall be used to
ensure stabilization.
m. Soil stockpiles must be stabilized or covered at the end of each workday.
n. The entire site must be stabilized, using a heavy mulch layer or another method that does not require
germination to control erosion, at the close of the construction season.
o. Techniques shall be employed to prevent the blowing of dust or sediment from the site.
p. Techniques that divert upland runoff past disturbed slopes shall be employed.
q. Keep runoff velocities low.
r. Retain Sediment on the site.
2. Sediment control techniques may include:
a. Settling basins, sediment traps, or tanks and perimeter controls.
b. Settling basins that are designed in a manner that allows adaptation to provide long term stormwater
management, if required by the City Engineer
c. Protection for adjacent properties by the use of a vegetated buffer strips in combination with perimeter controls
3. Other Pollutants. In addition to Sediment, the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall provide for the
control of other pollutants related to the Land Disturbance activity that might cause an adverse impact
to water quality, including, but not limited to, discarded building materials, concrete truck washout,
fuel, hydraulic fluids, chemicals, litter, and sanitary wastes.
4. Waterway and watercourse protection requirements shall include:
a. A temporary stream crossing installed and approved by the City Engineer if a wet watercourse will
be crossed regularly during construction
b. Stabilization of the watercourse channel before, during, and after any in-channel work
c. Appropriate design of all on-site stormwater conveyance channels.
d. Stabilization adequate to prevent erosion located at the outlets of all pipes and paved channels
5. Construction site access requirements shall include:
a. a temporary access road provided at all sites
b. other measures required by the City Engineer in order to ensure that sediment is not tracked onto
public streets by construction vehicles or washed into storm drains
(b). Erosion and Sediment Control Standards. The City Engineer may adopt and maintain Erosion and
Sediment Control Standards to assist in the administration of this Article.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-49. Enforcement.
(a). The Governing Body hereby delegates to the City Manager the authority to designate a public officer to be charged
with the administration and enforcement of this Article as it concerns illicit discharges. The public officer shall
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authorize the investigation of violations. If it is determined that a violation exists, then the officer shall file a written
report with the City Manager and direct that an order of abatement be sent to the property owner, representative, or
tenant. The Governing Body, by resolution, also may make such determination;
(b). Except as provided by Subsection C, the order of abatement shall be served on the owner or agent of such property by
certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service, or if the same is unoccupied and the owner is a
nonresident, then by mailing a notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the owner.
(c). If the owner or agent of the owner of the property has failed to accept delivery or otherwise failed to effectuate
receipt of an order sent pursuant to this Section during the preceding 24-month period, the City may provide
notice of the issuance of any further orders to abate or remove a nuisance from such property in the manner
provided by Subsection B or as provided in this Subsection. Except as specifically provided in this Subsection,
the City may provide notice of the order by such methods including, but not limited to, door hangers,
conspicuously posting notice of such order on the property, personal notification, telephone communication or
first class mail. If the property is unoccupied and the owner is a nonresident, notice provided by this Section
shall be given by telephone communication or first class mail.
(d). The order of abatement shall state:
1. A common or legal description of the property, or both;
2. The nature of the violation, including relevant ordinances, with sufficient information that would reasonably
allow the recipient to determine the nature of the violation to allow for self-abatement;
3. That the condition creating the violation shall be abated within a designated time period, provided that
extensions of such time period shall be granted if the owner or agent of the owner of the property
demonstrates that due diligence is being exercised in abating the violation;
4. That the recipient, upon written request, may obtain a hearing before a designated hearing officer, provided such
request is received by the City Clerk prior to the expiration of the designated compliance period;
5. That failure to comply with the order of abatement shall result in the City abating the violation with the
assessment of costs made against the property or by filing for judgment against the recipient;
6. That failure to pay such assessment within 30 days of the notice of costs shall result in the filing of a tax lien
against the property, or the filing for judgment against the recipient, or both;
7. That such violations are subject to prosecution.
(e). If the recipient of the order of abatement makes a written request for hearing within the designated compliance
period, then the City shall immediately schedule a hearing before a designated hearing officer. The hearing officer
shall receive evidence, review the investigation, and prepare a written order. The order shall be sent by certified
mail to all relevant parties within 10 days of the hearing, unless otherwise stated at the hearing, and prior to the City
taking any action to abate the violation. The order shall describe the relevant facts relied upon, state the specific
Code provisions being relied upon should a violation be found, and state any such other stipulations, methods of
abatement, or orders as deemed necessary by the hearing officer.
(f). The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby designated as the hearing officer as the representative of the governing
body for the purposes of conducting hearings requested by any recipient of an order of abatement.
(g). It shall be unlawful for the property owner of any property or the agent of the owner of the property who has
received a compliance order or upon whom an order of abatement has been served to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease
or otherwise dispose of to another until the provisions of the notice have been complied with, or until such property
owner or agent of the owner of the property shall first furnish the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee a true
copy of any order of abatement and shall furnish to the public officer a signed and notarized statement from the
grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee, acknowledging the receipt of such notice of abatement and fully accepting
responsibility without condition for making the corrections or repairs required by the notice of abatement.
(h). If the recipient of the order of abatement fails to comply with the order within the period of time designated
in the order, or fails to comply with the order after a hearing on the matter, then the City may go onto the
property to abate the violation in a reasonable manner. The City shall not be responsible for damage to
property due to reasonable methods of gaining entrance onto the property or for damages to property in the
reasonable exercise of its duty to the public to abate the violation(s). The City may use its own employees
or contract for services to abate nuisances.
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(i). If the City takes action to abate the violation, it shall provide a Notice of Costs to the property owner,
representative, or tenant. The Notice of Costs shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested,
at the last known mailing address; or if the property is vacant or unoccupied, the Notice of Costs shall also
be posted on the property in a reasonable manner. The recipient shall have 30 days from the date of the
Notice to make full payment. The Notice of Costs shall state:
1. The common or legal description of the property, or both;
2. The nature of the violation, including relevant ordinances;
3. The nature of the work performed to abate the violation;
4. The costs incurred for the abatement of the violations in either a lump sum or in itemized form;
5. That the notice is a demand for payment within 30 days from the date of notice;
6. That failure to pay the entire amount within 30 days shall allow the City to file a tax lien against the property
or to pursue litigation for the recovery of the costs, or both;
7. That such additional remedies to recover costs shall include additional amounts including additional
administrative costs, attorneys’ fees when applicable, and interest;
8. The payments shall be made by check or money order made payable to the City of Salina, Kansas, with no
post-dating of the check, and sent to the address as stated within the notice with a written indication of the
purpose for the payment and the address of the property where the violations occurred. Partial payments
will not be accepted and shall be considered as non-payments, unless a payment arrangement has been
agreed to and approved in writing by the Public Officer.
9. If the payment of costs is not made within the 30-day period, the City may levy a special assessment for such
costs against the lot or piece of land. The City Clerk at the time of certifying other City taxes to the County Clerk
shall certify the aforesaid costs, and the County Clerk shall extend the same on the tax roll of the county against
the lot or parcel of ground, and it shall be collected by the county treasurer and paid to the City as other City taxes
are collected and paid. Provided further, the City may collect the costs in the manner provided at K.S.A. 12-
1,115, as amended, by bringing an action in the appropriate court as a personal debt. The City may pursue both
assessment and collection at the same time until the full cost, including applicable interests, court costs, attorneys’
fees, and administrative costs, including but not limited to, investigative cost as well as the cost of providing
notice, including any postage, have been paid in full.
10. The abatement of a nuisance by the City shall not be a defense or excuse to the owner of a vehicle or
property in violation of this article.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-50. Injunctive Relief.
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision or fail to comply with any of the requirements of this
Article. If a person has violated or continues to violate the provisions of this article, the authorized enforcement
agency may petition for a preliminary or permanent injunction restraining the person from activities which would
create further violations or compelling the person to perform abatement or remediation of the violation.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-51. Compensatory Actions.
In lieu of enforcement proceedings, penalties, and remedies authorized by this Article, the authorized enforcement
agency may impose upon violator alternative compensatory actions, such as storm drain stenciling, attendance at
compliance workshops, creek cleanup, etc.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-52. Criminal Prosecution.
Any person that has violated or continues to violate this article shall be liable to criminal prosecution to the fullest
extent of the law, and shall be subject to a criminal penalty of not less than $50 nor more than $500 dollars per
violation per day and/or imprisonment for a period of time not to exceed 6 months.
The authorized enforcement agency may recover all attorney's fees court costs and other expenses associated with
enforcement of this article, including sampling and monitoring expenses.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
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Sec. 24-53. Remedies Not Exclusive.
The remedies listed in this article are not exclusive of any other remedies available under any applicable
federal, state or local law and it is within the discretion of the authorized enforcement agency to seek
cumulative remedies.
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase in this Article or any part thereof is held to
be unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall no
affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this article.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
Sec. 24-54. Severability
The provisions and sections of this article shall be deemed to be separable, and the invalidity of any portion
of this article shall not affect the validity of the remainder.
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase in this Article or any part thereof is held to
be unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Article.
(Ord. No. 10-10545, § 1, 5-24-10)
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CHAPTER 25. OFFENSES, MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS1
Art. I. In General, §§ 25-1--25-40
Art. II. Anticipatory Offenses, §§ 25-41--25-50
Art. III. Offenses Against Persons, §§ 25-51--25-70
Art. IV. Sex Offenses, §§ 25-71--25-80
Art. V. Offenses Affecting Children, §§ 25-81--25-90
Art. VI. Offenses Against Property, §§ 25-91--25-110
Art. VII. Offenses Affecting Governmental Functions, §§ 25-111--25-130
Art. VIII. Offenses Against Public Peace, §§ 25-131--25-150
Art. IX. Offenses Against Public Safety, §§ 25-151--25-170
Art. X. Offenses Against Public Morals, §§ 25-171--25-180
Art. XI. Violations, Penalties, §§ 25-181--25-190
Art. XII. Miscellaneous Provisions, §§ 25-191--25-200
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 25-1. Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply when the words and phrases defined are used in this chapter except when
a particular context clearly requires a different meaning:
Act. A failure or omission to take action.
Air gun or air rifle. Any device whether or not in the shape and form commonly associated with the terms pistol,
sidearm, small arm, rifle, shotgun, or any other type of gun designed to forcibly expel from an opening therein any pellet
or BB shot, and whether operating from and upon compressed air or mechanical or elastic springwork or otherwise.
Alcoholic beverage or alcoholic liquor. Alcohol, spirits, wine, beer and every liquid or solid, patented or not,
containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer and capable of being consumed as a beverage by a human being, but
shall not include any cereal malt beverage.
Another. A person or persons as defined in this Code other than the person whose act is claimed to be an offense
Cereal malt beverage. Any fermented but undistilled liquor brewed or made from malt or from a mixture of malt or
malt substitute, but does not include any such liquor which contains more than 3.2 percent alcohol by weight.
City or this city. All land and water either within or outside the boundary of the city over which the city has
either exclusive or concurrent jurisdiction, and the air space above such land and water.
Conduct. An act or series of acts, and the accompanying mental state.
Conviction. A judgment of guilt entered upon a plea or finding of guilt.
Correctional officer or employee. Any officer or employee of the Kansas Department of Corrections or any
independent contractor, or any employee of such contractor, working at a correctional institution.
Deception. Knowingly and willfully making a false statement or representation, express or implied, pertaining
to a present or past existing fact.
1 Editor's note: Ord. 91-9475 repealed §§ 25-1--25-7, 25-21--25-28, 25-41--25-43, 25-56--25-66, 25-81--25-86, 25-101, 25-116--25-121, 25-136, 25-146--
25-152, 25-176--25-185, 25-200--25-203, and added a new Ch. 13 to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 13 pertained to similar subject matter and derived
from the Code of 1966, §§ 23-1--23-4, 23-15, 23-16, 23-19--23-24, 23-27--23-29, 23-31, 23-32, 23-43--23-54, 23-57, 23-59, 23-69--23-80, 23-82, 23-88,
23-89, 23-93--23-96, 23-107, 23-109--23-111, 23-113, 23-114, 23-124--23-128, 23-134, 23-135, 23-146--23-147.1, 23-151, 23-151.1, 23-154--23-156; Ord.
86-9162, Ord. 88-9273, Ord. 89-9326, Ord. 90-9403, and Ord. 91-9446. To keep related material together, the editor has combined the sections pertaining to
definitions, thus reserving any unused sections originally provided for in Ord. 91-9475. Cross references: Nuisances generally, Ch. 24; police, Ch. 30.
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To deprive permanently:
(1) Take from the owner the possession or use or benefit of the owner's property, without intent to restore the
same; or
(2) Retain property without intent to restore the same or with intent to restore to the owner only if the
owner purchases or leases it back, or pays a reward or compensation for its return; or
(3) Sell, give, pledge or otherwise dispose of any interest in property or subject it to the claim of a person
other than the owner.
Dwelling. A building or portion thereof, a tent, a vehicle, or other enclosed space which is used or intended
for use as a human habitation, home or residence.
Firearm. Any pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun or other weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be
converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosion, expanding gases or other combustion.
Handgun. A pistol, revolver, or other firearm of any description, loaded or unloaded, from which any shot,
bullet, or other missile can be discharged, the length of the barrel of which, not including any revolving,
detachable, or magazine breech, does not exceed twelve (12) inches.
Intent to defraud. An intention to deceive another person and to induce such other person, in reliance upon such
deception, to assume, create, transfer, alter or terminate a right, obligation or power with reference to property.
Law enforcement officer. Any person who by virtue of his or her office or public employment is vested by
law with a duty to maintain public order or to make arrests for offenses, whether that duty extends to all
offenses or is limited to specific offenses.
Minor. Any person under the age of eighteen (18) [years].
Obtain. To bring about a transfer of interest in or possession of property, whether to the offender or to another.
Obtains or exerts control over property. Includes but is not limited to, the taking, carrying away, or the sale,
conveyance, or transfer of title to, interest in, or possession of property.
Owner. A person who has any interest in property.
Person. An individual, public or private corporation, government, partnership or unincorporated association.
Personal property. Goods, chattels, effects, evidences of rights in action and all written instruments by
which any pecuniary obligation, or any right or title to property, real or personal, shall be created,
acknowledged, assigned, transferred, increased, defeated, discharged or dismissed.
Property. Anything of value, tangible or intangible, real or personal.
Prosecution. All legal proceedings by which a person's liability for an offense is determined.
Public employee. A person employed by or acting for the city and who is not a public officer.
Public offense or offense. An act or omission defined by this Code which, upon conviction, is punishable by
fine, confinement or both fine and confinement.
Public officer. Includes the following whether elected or appointed:
(1) An executive or administrative officer of the city;
(2) A member of the governing body of the city;
(3) A judicial officer, which shall include a judge, municipal judge, magistrate, juror, master or any other
person appointed by a judge or court to hear or determine a cause or controversy and who is not a
judicial officer;
(4) A hearing officer shall include any person authorized by law or private agreement to hear or
determine a cause or controversy and who is not a judicial officer;
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(5) A law enforcement officer or public safety officer;
(6) Any other person exercising the functions of a public officer under color of right.
Real property or real estate. Every estate, interest and right in lands, tenements and hereditaments.
Solicit or solicitation. To command, authorize, urge, incite, request or advise another to commit an offense.
Stolen property. Property over which control has been obtained by theft.
Threat. A communicated intent to inflict physical or other harm on any person or on property.
Vessel. Any watercraft designed to be propelled by machinery, oars, paddles or wind action upon a sail for
navigation on the water.
Written instrument. Any paper, document, or other instrument containing written or printed matter or the
equivalent thereof, used for the purpose of reciting, embodying, conveying or recording information, and any
money, tokens, stamps, seal, badge, trademark, or other evidence or symbol of value, right, privilege or
identification, which is being capable of being used to the advantage or disadvantage of some person.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 93-9600, § 1, 10-11-93)
Sec. 25-2. Offenses and construction of terms.
The provisions of the laws of the state relating to misdemeanors in reference to offenses and construction of
terms insofar as the same relate to and are applicable shall apply to this chapter.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-3. Liability for offenses of another.
(a) A person is criminally responsible for an offense committed by another if such person intentionally aids,
abets, advises, hires, counsels or procures the other to commit the offense;
(b) A person liable under subsection (a) hereof is also liable for any other offense committed in pursuance of
the intended offense if reasonably foreseeable by such person as a probable consequence of committing
or attempting to commit the offense intended;
(c) A person liable under this section may be charged with and convicted of the offense although the person
alleged to have directly committed the act constituting the offense lacked criminal or legal capacity to
commit the offense or has not been convicted or has been acquitted or has been convicted of some other
degree of the offense or of some other offense based on the same act.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-4. Corporations, criminal responsibility; individual.
(a) Corporations; criminal responsibility:
(1) A corporation is criminally responsible for acts committed by its agents when acting within the scope of
their authority.
(2) Agent means any director, officer, servant, employee or other person who is authorized to act in behalf
of the corporation.
(b) Individual liability for corporate offenses:
(1) An individual who commits public offenses, or causes public offenses to be performed, in the name of
or on behalf of a corporation is legally responsible to the same extent as if such acts were in his or her
own name or on his or her own behalf;
(2) An individual who has been convicted of an offense based on conduct performed by the individual for and
on behalf of a corporation is subject to punishment as an individual upon conviction of such offense,
although a lesser or different punishment is authorized for the corporation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Secs. 25-5--25-40. Reserved.
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ARTICLE II. ANTICIPATORY OFFENSES
Sec. 25-41. Attempt.
(a) An attempt to commit any public offense is:
(1) Any overt act toward the perpetration of an offense done by a person who intends to commit such
offense but fails in the perpetration thereof or is prevented or intercepted in executing such offense.
(2) It shall not be a defense to a charge of attempt that the circumstances under which the act was
performed or the means employed or the act itself were such that the commission of the offense was
not possible.
(b) An attempt to commit a Class A violation is a Class B violation.
(c) An attempt to commit a Class B or C violation is a Class C violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-42. Conspiracy.
(a) A conspiracy to commit a public offense is:
(1) An agreement with another person to commit an offense made unlawful by this Code, or to assist to
commit an offense made unlawful by this Code. No person may be convicted of a conspiracy unless an
overt act in the furtherance of such conspiracy is alleged and proved to have been committed by him or
her or by a co-conspirator.
(2) It shall be a defense to a charge of conspiracy that the accused voluntarily and in good faith withdrew
from the conspiracy, and communicated the fact of such withdrawal to one (1) or more of his or her co-
conspirators, before any overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy has been committed by the accused or
by a co-conspirator.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Secs. 25-43--25-50. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. OFFENSES AGAINST PERSONS
Sec. 25-51. Battery.
Battery is:
(1) Intentionally or recklessly causing bodily harm to another person;
(2) Intentionally causing physical contact with another person when done in a rude, insulting or angry matter.
Battery is a class B violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 96-9759, § 1, 9-9-96; Ord. No. 99-9911, § 1, 2, 2-8-99; Ord 06-10351.§ 1, 8-28-06)
Editor’s Note: Domestic Battery was removed from original Section 25-51, and addressed in Section 25-51.1.
Sec. 25-51.1. Domestic Battery.
(a) Domestic Battery is:
(1) Intentionally or recklessly causing bodily harm by a family or household member against a family or
household member; or
(2) Intentionally causing physical contact with a family or household member by a family or household
member when done in a rude, insulting or angry manner.
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(b) (1) Upon a first conviction of a violation of domestic battery, a person shall be guilty of a Class B violation
and sentenced to not less than 48 consecutive hours nor more than six months’ imprisonment and fined
not less than $200, nor more than $500 or in the court’s discretion the court may enter an order which
requires the person enroll in and successfully complete a domestic violence prevention program.
(2) If, within five years immediately preceding commission of the crime, a person is convicted of a
violation of domestic battery a second time, such person shall be guilt of a Class A violation and
sentenced to not less than 90 days nor more than one year’s imprisonment and fined not less than
$500 nor more than $1,000. The five days’ imprisonment mandated by this subsection may be
served in a work release program only after such person has served 48 consecutive hours’
imprisonment, provided such work release program requires such person to return to confinement at
the end of each day in the work release program. The person convicted must serve at least five
consecutive days’ imprisonment before the person is granted probation, suspension or reduction of
sentence or parole or is otherwise released. As a condition of any grant of probation, suspension of
sentence or parole or of any other release, the person shall be required to enter into and complete a
treatment program for domestic violence prevention.
(c) As used in this section:
(1) Family or household member means persons 18 years of age or older who are spouses, former spouses,
parents or stepparents and children or stepchildren, and persons who are presently residing together or who
have resided together in the past, and persons who have a child in common regardless of whether they have
been married or who have lived together at any time. Family or household member also includes a man
and woman if the woman is pregnant and the man is alleged to be the father, regardless of whether they
have been married or have lived together at any time; and
(2) For the purpose of determining whether a conviction is a first or second conviction in sentencing under
this section:
(a) Conviction includes being convicted of a violation of this section or entering into a diversion or
deferred judgment agreement in lieu of further criminal proceedings on a complaint alleging a
violation of this section;
(b) Conviction includes being convicted of a violation of a law of another state, or an ordinance of any
city, or resolution of any county, which prohibits the acts that this section prohibits or entering into
a diversion or deferred judgment agreement in lieu of further criminal proceedings in a case
alleging a violation of such law, ordinance or resolution;
(c) Only convictions occurring in the immediately preceding five years including prior to the effective
date of this act shall be taken into account, but the court may consider other prior convictions in
determining the sentence to be imposed within the limits provided for a first or second offender,
whichever is applicable; and
(d) It is irrelevant whether an offense occurred before or after conviction for a previous offense.
(e) A person may enter into a diversion agreement in lieu of further criminal proceedings for a
violation of this section or an ordinance of any city or resolution of any county which prohibits the
acts that this section prohibits only twice during any three-year period.
(Ord. No. 06-10352, § 1, 8-28-06)
Sec. 25-52. Battery against law enforcement officer.
Battery against a law enforcement officer is a battery, as defined in Sec. 25-51 of this article, committed against:
(a) A uniformed or properly identified university or campus police officer while such officer in engaged in the
performance of such officer’s duty; or
(b) A uniformed or properly identified state, county, or city law enforcement officer, other than a state
correctional officer or employee, a city or county correctional officer or employee, a juvenile correctional
facility officer or employee or a juvenile detention facility officer or employee, while such officer is
engaged in the performance of such officer’s duty.
Battery against a law enforcement officer is a class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 96-9759, § 1, 9-9-96; Ord. No. 06-10353, § 1, 8-28-06)
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Sec. 25-53. Vehicular battery.
(a) Vehicular battery is unintentionally causing bodily harm to another human being which is done while
committing a violation of K.S.A. 8-1566, 8-1567 or 8-1568, and amendments thereto, or any ordinance
of this city which prohibits any of the acts prohibited by those statutes.
(b) Vehicular battery is a Class A violation for which the offender, if the violation is committed while
committing a violation of K.S.A. 8-1567 and amendments thereto or any ordinance of this city which
prohibits any acts prohibited by that statute, shall:
(1) Be fined not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00);
(2) Not be eligible for release on probation, suspension or reduction of sentence or parole until the
person has served at least ninety (90) days' imprisonment;
(3) Be required, as a condition of any grant of probation, suspension or reduction of sentence, parole or other
release, to enter into and successfully complete an alcohol and drug safety action program or a treatment
program as provided in K.S.A. 8-1008 and amendments thereto, or both the education and treatment
programs; and
(4) Have driving privileges suspended, or suspended and restricted, as provided by K.S.A. Supp. 8-1014.
(c) As used in this section, "bodily injury" means great bodily harm, disfigurement or dismemberment.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-54. Assault.
An assault is an intentional threat or attempt to do bodily harm to another coupled with apparent ability and
resulting in immediate apprehension of bodily harm. No bodily contact is necessary. Assault is a Class C violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-55. Assault of a law enforcement officer.
Assault of a law enforcement officer is an assault, as defined in section 25-54 of this article, committed
against a uniformed or properly identified state, county or city law enforcement officer while such officer is
engaged in the performance of his or her duty. Assault of a law enforcement officer is a Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-56. Resisting arrest.
It shall be unlawful for any person to assault or strike, or in any manner resist, obstruct or oppose any law
enforcement officer, his deputy, or lawful assistant in the making of any lawful detention, stop or arrest.
Resisting arrest is a Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 96-9759, § 1, 9-9-96)
Sec. 25-57. False information.
It shall be unlawful for any person to make a statement or provide information known by such person to be
false to any law enforcement officer to prevent, obstruct, impair or pervert the administration of law.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-58. Compliance with order.
It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to comply with an order of a law enforcement officer made in
the performance of official duties.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-59. Interfering with an officer.
It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally do any act or utter any word encouraging, inciting, or
proposing or intending to encourage or incite, any person in the custody of a law enforcement officer, to
prevent or hinder his or her arrest; and it shall be unlawful for any person to interfere, in any manner, with a
law enforcement officer engaged in the discharge of any official duty.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
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Sec. 25-60. Unlawful interference with fire fighter.
Unlawful interference with a fire fighter is knowingly and intentionally interfering with, molesting or
assaulting any fire fighter while engaged in the performance of his or her duties, or knowingly and
intentionally obstructing, interfering with or impeding the efforts of any fire fighter to reach the location of a
fire. Unlawful interference with a fire fighter is a Class B violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-61. Water system property, hydrants; damaging, tampering with.
It shall be unlawful for any person to open any hydrant or loosen the bolts, screws or fastenings thereof or
put anything therein, or willfully, wantonly or carelessly injure any water pipes or wantonly or
mischievously handle or meddle with the same or any part thereof within the city; provided, that the
provisions of this section with reference to opening and loosening any bolts or screws and parts of such
hydrants or insertion of anything therein, shall not apply to the members of the fire department of the city,
the officers or authorities of the city or to any person having lawful authority to open, repair, touch or control
or use the same.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-62. Unlawful restraint.
Unlawful restraint is knowingly and without legal authority restraining another so as to interfere substantially
with his or her liberty. This section shall not apply to acts done in the performance of duty by any authorized
law enforcement officer of the city. Any merchant, his or her agent or employee, who has probable cause to
believe that a person has actual possession of and has wrongfully taken; or is about to wrongfully take
merchandise from a mercantile establishment may detain such person:
(1) On the premises; or
(2) In the immediate vicinity thereof, in a reasonable manner and for a reasonable period of time for the
purpose of investigating the circumstances of such possession.
Such reasonable detention shall not constitute an arrest nor an unlawful restraint. Unlawful restraint is a
Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-63. Violation of protective order.
Violation of a protective order is knowingly or intentionally violating:
(1) A protection from abuse order issued pursuant to K.S.A. 60-3105, 60-3106, and 60-3107, and amendments
thereto.
(2) A protective order issued by a court or tribunal of any state or Indian tribe that is consistent with the
provisions of 18 U.S. C. 2265, and amendments thereto;
(3) A restraining order issued pursuant to K.S.A. 38-1542, 38-1543, 38-1563, and 60-1607, and amendments
thereto;
(4) An order issued in this or any other sate as a condition of pretrial release, diversion, probation, suspended
sentence, post release supervision or at any other time during the criminal case that orders the person to
refrain from having any direct or indirect contact with another person;
(5) Any order issued in this or any other state as a condition of release after conviction or as a condition of a
supersedes bond pending disposition of an appeal, that orders the person to refrain from having any direct
or indirect contact with another person; and
(6) A protection from stalking order.
Order includes any order issued by a municipal or district court. Violation of a protective order is a Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 96-9750, § 1, 7-22-96; Ord. 06-10355, § 1, 8-28-06)
Secs. 25-64--25-70. Reserved.
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ARTICLE IV. SEX OFFENSES
Sec. 25-71. Lewd, lascivious behavior.
Lewd and lascivious behavior is:
(1) Engaging in sexual intercourse or sodomy with any person or animal with the knowledge or reasonable
anticipation that the participants are being viewed by a person sixteen (16) or more years of age; or
(2) The exposure of a sex organ in a public place, or in the presence of a person who is sixteen (16) or more
years of age and not the spouse of the offender and who has not consented thereto, with intent to arouse or
gratify the sexual desires of the offender or another.
Lewd and lascivious behavior is a Class B violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 99-9911, § 1, 2, 2-8-99)
Sec. 25-72. Peeping toms.
It shall be unlawful for any person to go upon the property owned or occupied by another for the purpose of
looking into or peeping into any window, door, skylight or other opening in a house.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-73 Soliciting acts of prostitution, sodomy or sexual activity.
(a) It shall be unlawful upon the streets or in other public places within the corporate limits of the city for any
person to solicit or agree with any other person to participate in an act of prostitution, sodomy or sexual activity.
(b) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to
them:
(1) Prostitution is performing for hire, or offering or agreeing to perform for hire where there is an exchange
of value, any of the following acts:
a. Sexual activity; or
b. Oral or anal copulation.
(2) Public place means any place to which the general public has access.
(3) Sexual activity includes, but is not limited to, heterosexual intercourse, sodomy, cunnilingus, fellatio,
masturbation or sadistic, masochistic homosexual, coprophilic sexual activity, or other bodily contact
stimulation of the genitals of any person with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desires of the
offender or another.
(4) Sodomy means oral or anal copulation between persons who are not husband and wife or consenting
adult members of the opposite sex, or between a person and an animal, or coitus with an animal. Any
penetration, however slight, is sufficient to complete the offense of sodomy.
(5) Solicit means to invite, authorize, urge, incite, advise, persuade, or attempt to persuade, command,
encourage or request another to participate in an act prohibited herein, to promote such an act or to
offer to perform an act prohibited by this section.
Soliciting acts of prostitution, sodomy or sexual activity is a Class B misdemeanor.
(Ord. No. 02-10098, § 1, 8-19-02)
Sec. 25-74. Public nudity prohibited.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly and intentionally, in a public place:
(1) engage in actual or simulated sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, or any sex act which is
prohibited by law,
(2) appear in a state of nudity, or
(3) fondle the genitals of himself, herself, or another person.
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(b) Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively
ascribed to them:
(1) Nudity means the showing of the human male or female genitals, anus, anal cleft or cleavage, or the
showing of the female breast below a horizontal line across the top of the areola at its highest point
with less than a fully opaque covering. This definition shall include the entire lower portion of the
human female breast, but shall not include any portion of the cleavage of the human female breast
exhibited by a dress, blouse, shirt, leotard, bathing suit, or other wearing apparel, provided the
areola is not exposed in whole or in part. Nudity also means the showing of the covered male
genitals in a discernibly turgid state.
(2) Public place means any location frequented by the public, or where the public is present or likely to be
present. Public place includes, but is not limited to, streets, sidewalks, parks, and businesses and
commercial establishments (whether for profit or not-for-profit and whether open to the public at large
or where entrance is limited by a cover charge or membership requirement).
(c) Exceptions.
(1) The provisions of Sec. 25-74(a) shall not apply to any theater, concert hall, art center, museum or
similar establishment that is primarily devoted to the arts or theatrical performances and in which
nudity is incorporated into the art exhibit or theatrical performance and is not a mere guise or
pretense used to exploit the conduct of being nude for profit or commercial gain.
(2) The provisions of Sec. 25-74(a)(2) shall not apply to:
a. a child under the age of ten (10) years,
b. a person appearing in a state of nudity modeling in an art class operated by:
i. a proprietary school licensed by the state,
ii. a college, community college or university supported entirely or primarily by taxation,
iii. an accredited private college or university, or
iv. a non-profit educational or artistic organization:
(a) held within a structure in which no sign or advertising is visible on or from the exterior
of the structure that indicates a nude person is available on the premises for viewing,
(b) where in order to attend a student must enroll at least three days in advance, and
(c) where no more than one nude model appears in the studio at one time,
c. a mother breastfeeding her child, or
d. licensed, adult-oriented businesses to the extent allowed in Article III of Chapter 6.
Upon conviction of a violation of this section, a person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Ord. No. 10-10568, § 1, 10-04-10)
Sec. 25-75. Permitting public nudity prohibited.
It is unlawful for any supervisor, manager, property owner, business owner, or employer to knowingly permit
any person to engage in public nudity as set forth in Section 25-74 on premises under their control, or to
knowingly permit any person to remain on such premises after that person has, while on the premises, engaged
in public nudity as set forth in Section 25-74.
(Ord. No. 10-10568, § 1, 10-04-10)
Secs. 25-76--25-80. Reserved.
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ARTICLE V. OFFENSES AFFECTING CHILDREN2
Secs. 25-81 – 25-82. Reserved.
Editor’s Note: Former 25-81 pertained to furnishing alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverage to a minor was repealed with Ord. No. 10-10574 and
incorporated into Chapter 5. Cross references: Legal fee for consumption of malt beverages, § 5-66.
Sec. 25-83. Watercraft, lifesaving devices required.
The operator of every vessel shall require every person twelve (12) years of age or under to wear a United States
Coast Guard approved type I, type II or type III personal flotation device while aboard or being towed by such
vessel. A life belt or ring shall not satisfy the requirement of this section.
Violation of this section shall constitute a Class C violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-84. Purchase or possession of cigarette and tobacco products by persons under 18 years of
age.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person who is under eighteen (18) years of age to purchase or attempt to
purchase or possess or attempt to possess cigarettes or tobacco products.
(b) Any person charged with violating this section shall be issued a notice to appear and, prior to the time
specified in the notice to appear, may enter a written appearance, waive right to trial, plead guilty or no
contest and pay the fine and court costs provided by law. Payment may be made by mail or in person and
may be by personal check. The cigarette and tobacco citation shall not have been complied with if a check
is not honored for any reason, or if the fine and court costs are not paid in full. When a person charged with
a cigarette and tobacco infraction makes payment without executing a written waiver of right to trial and
plea of guilty or no contest, the payment made shall be deemed such an appearance, waiver of right to trial
and plea of no contest.
(c) As used in this section:
(1) Cigarette means any roll for smoking, made wholly or in part of tobacco, irrespective of size or shape,
and irrespective of tobacco being flavored, adulterated or mixed with any other ingredient if the wrapper
is in great part made of any material except tobacco.
(2) Tobacco products means cigars, cheroots, stogies, periques; granulated, plug cut, crimp cut, ready rubbed
and other smoking tobacco; snuff, snuff flower; cavendish; plug and twist tobacco; fine cut and other
chewing tobaccos; shorts; refuse scraps, clippings, cuttings and sweepings of tobacco, and other kinds and
forms of tobacco, prepared in such a manner as to be suitable for chewing or smoking in a pipe or
otherwise, or both for chewing and smoking. Tobacco products do not include cigarettes.
Violation of this section is a cigarette and tobacco infraction for which the fine is twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
(Ord. No. 96-9758, § 1, 8-26-96)
Sec. 25-85. Furnishing cigarettes or tobacco products to a minor.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to:
(1) Sell, give or furnish any cigarettes or tobacco products to any person under eighteen (18) years of age; or
(2) Buy any cigarettes or tobacco products for any person under eighteen (18) years of age.
In determining the penalty to be imposed for a violation of this section by a licensed retail dealer whose
employee sold, furnished or distributed the cigarettes or tobacco products, the court shall consider it to be a
mitigating circumstance if the employee had completed a training program, approved by the secretary of
revenue or the secretary's designee, in avoiding sale, furnishing or distributing of cigarettes and tobacco
products to persons under eighteen (18) years of age.
2 Cross references: Alcoholic beverages, Ch. 5.
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(b) It shall be a defense to a prosecution under this section if:
(1) The defendant is a licensed retail dealer or a person authorized by law to distribute samples;
(2) The defendant sold, furnished or distributed the cigarettes or tobacco products to the person under
eighteen (18) years of age with reasonable cause to believe the person was of legal age to purchase or
receive cigarettes or tobacco products; and
(3) To purchase or receive the cigarettes or tobacco products, the person under eighteen (18) years of age
exhibited to the defendant a driver's license, Kansas non-driver's identification card or other official
or apparently official document containing a photograph of the person and purporting to establish
that the person was of legal age to purchase or receive cigarettes or tobacco products.
(c) It shall be a defense to a prosecution under this section if:
(1) The defendant engages in the lawful sale, furnishing or distribution of cigarettes or tobacco products by
mail; and
(2) The defendant sold, furnished or distributed the cigarettes or tobacco products to the person by mail
only after the person had provided to the defendant an unsworn declaration, conforming to K.S.A.
53-601 and amendments thereto, that the person was eighteen (18) or more years of age.
(d) As used in this section, cigarettes and tobacco products are defined as set forth in section 25-84.
Furnishing cigarettes or tobacco products to a minor is a Class B violation.
(Ord. No. 01-10038, § 1, 6-18-01)
Secs. 25-86--25-90. Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY3
Sec. 25-91. Theft.
Theft is any of the following acts done with the intent to deprive the owner permanently of the possession,
use or benefit of the owner's property:
(1) Obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property; or
(2) Obtaining by deception, control over property; or
(3) Obtaining by threat, control over property; or
(4) Obtaining control over stolen property knowing the property to have been stolen by another.
Theft of property of the value of less than one thousand dollars ($1000.00) is a Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 04-10222, § 1, 8-2-04)
Sec. 25-92. Intent to permanently deprive.
(a) In any prosecution under this article, the following shall be prima facie evidence of intent to permanently
deprive the owner or lessor of property of the possession, use or benefit thereof:
(1) The giving of a false identification or fictitious name, address or place of employment at the time of
obtaining control over the property; or
(2) The failure of a person who leases or rents personal property and fails to return the same within ten (10)
days after the date set forth in the lease or rental agreement for the return of the property, if notice is given to
the person renting or leasing the property to return the property within seven (7) days after receipt of the
notice, in which case the subsequent return of the property within the seven-day period shall exempt such
transaction from consideration as prima facie evidence as provided in this section.
3 Cross references: Stealing, taking books and other property from library, § 19-2; damaging books or library property, § 19-4; purchasing stolen property
by pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers, § 33-20.
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(b) In any prosecution in which the object of the alleged theft is a book or other material borrowed from a
library, it shall be prima facie evidence of intent to permanently deprive the owner of the possession, use or
benefit thereof if the defendant failed to return such book or material within thirty (30) days after receiving
notice from the library requesting its return, in which case the subsequent return of the book or material
within the thirty-day period shall exempt such transaction from consideration as prima facie evidence as
provided in this section.
(c) The word "notice" as used herein shall be construed to mean notice in writing and such notice in writing
will be presumed to have been given three (3) days following deposit of the notice as registered or
certified matter in the United States mail, addressed to such person who has leased or rented the personal
property or borrowed the library materials at the address as it appears in the information supplied by such
person at the time of such leasing, renting or borrowing, or to such person's last known address.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-93. Theft; lost, mislaid property.
Theft of lost or mislaid property is failure to take reasonable measures to restore lost or mislaid property to the
owner by a person who has obtained control of such property, who knows or learns the identity of the owner
thereof, and who intends to deprive the owner permanently of the possession, use or benefit of the property.
Theft of lost or mislaid property is a Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-94. Theft of services.
(a) Theft of services is obtaining services from another by deception, threat, coercion, stealth, tampering or
use of false token or device.
(b) "Services" within the meaning of this section, includes, but is not limited to, labor, professional service,
cable television service, public or municipal utility or transportation service, telephone service, lodging,
entertainment and the supplying of equipment for use.
(c) "Tampering" within the meaning of this section, includes, but is not limited to:
(1) Making a connection of any wire, conduit or device, to any service or transmission line owned by a
public or municipal utility, or by a telephone or cable television service provider;
(2) Defacing, puncturing, removing, reversing or altering any meter or any connections, for the purpose of
securing unauthorized or unmeasured electricity, natural gas, water, telephone service or cable television
service;
(3) Preventing any such meters from properly measuring or registering;
(4) Knowingly taking, receiving, using or converting to such person's own use, or the use of another, any
electricity, natural gas or water which has not been measured; or any telephone or cable television
service which has not been authorized; or
(5) Causing, procuring, permitting, aiding or abetting any person to do any of the preceding acts.
(d) In any prosecution under this section, the existence of any of the connections of meters, alterations or use of
unauthorized or unmeasured electricity, natural gas, telephone service, cable television service, or water
service specified in subsection (c), shall be prima facie evidence of intent to violate the provisions of this
section by the person or persons using or receiving the direct benefits from the use of the electricity, natural
gas, telephone service, cable television service or water service passing through such connections or
meters, or using the electricity, natural gas, water, telephone service or cable television service which has
not been authorized or measured.
Theft of service is a Class A misdemeanor.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 97-9808, § 1, 6-9-97)
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Sec. 25-95. Unlawful deprivation of property.
Unlawful deprivation of property is obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, with intent to
deprive the owner of temporary use thereof, without the owner's consent but not with the intent of depriving the
owner permanently of the possession, use or benefit of his or her property. Unlawful deprivation of property is
a Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-96. Criminal damage to property.
Criminal damage to property is by means other than by fire or explosive:
(1) Intentionally injuring, damaging, mutilating, defacing, destroying, or substantially impairing the use
of any property in which another has an interest without the consent of such other person; or
(2) Injuring, damaging, mutilating, defacing, destroying or substantially impairing the use of any
property with intent to injure or defraud an insurer or lien holder.
Criminal damage to property is a Class B violation if the property damaged is of the value of less than one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00) or more and is damaged to the extent of less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 96-9746, § 1, 6-17-96)
Sec. 25-97. Criminal trespass.
(a) Criminal trespass is entering or remaining upon or in any land, structure, vehicle, aircraft or watercraft by
a person, when:
(1) Such person knows or reasonably should know that he or she is not authorized or privileged to do so; or
(2) Such person enters or remains therein in defiance of an order not to enter or to leave such premises or
property personally communicated to such person by the owner thereof or other authorized person; or
(3) Such premises or property are posted in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of
intruders, or are locked or fenced or otherwise enclosed, or shut or secured against passage or entry; or
(4) Such person enters or remains therein in defiance of a restraining order issued pursuant to K.S.A. 60-
1607, 60-3105, 60-3106, or 60-3107 or K.S.A. 38-1542, 38-1543 or 38-1563, and amendments
thereto, and the restraining order has been personally served upon the person so restrained.
(b) (1) Entering or remaining upon or in any public or private land or structure in a manner that interferes
with access to or from any health care facility by a person who knows such person is not authorized
or privileged to do so and such person enters or remains thereon or therein in defiance of an order not
to enter or to leave such land or structure personally communicated to such person by the owner of
the health care facility or other authorized person.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) Health care facility means any licensed medical care facility, certified health maintenance
organization, licensed mental health center, or mental health clinic, licensed psychiatric hospital or
other facility or office where services of a health care provider are provided directly to patients.
(b) Health care provider means any person:
(1) Licensed to practice a branch of the healing arts;
(2) Licensed to practice psychology;
(3) Licensed to practice professional or practical nursing;
(4) Licensed to practice dentistry;
(5) Licensed to practice optometry;
(6) Licensed to practice pharmacy;
(7) Licensed to practice podiatry;
(8) Licensed as a social worker; or
(9) Registered to practice physical therapy.
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(3) Criminal trespass is a Class B violation.
(a) If a person is arrested on a warrant or arrested on probable cause without a warrant, pursuant to a
violation of subsection (a)(4), such person shall not be allowed to post bond pending such person's
first appearance in court provided that a first appearance occurs within forty-eight (48) hours after
arrest.
(b) Upon conviction of a violation of subsection (a)(4), a person shall be sentenced to not less than
forty-eight (48) consecutive hours of imprisonment which must be served either before or as a
condition of any grant or probation or suspension or reduction of sentence.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 96-9746, § 2, 6-17-96; 96-9759, § 1, 9-9-96)
Sec. 25-98. Littering.
Littering is dumping, throwing, placing, depositing or leaving or causing to be dumped, thrown, deposited or left any
refuse of any kind or any object or substance which tends to pollute, mar or deface, into, upon or about:
(1) Any public street, highway, alley, road, right-of-way, park or other public place, or any lake, stream,
watercourse, or other body of water except by direction of some public officer or employee authorized by
law to direct or permit such acts; or
(2) Any private property without the consent of the owner or occupant of such property.
Littering is a Class C violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-99. Tampering with a landmark.
Tampering with a landmark is willfully and maliciously:
(1) Removing any monument of stone or other durable material, established or created for the purpose of
designating the corner of or any other point upon the boundary of any lot or tract of land, or of the state,
or any legal subdivision thereof; or
(2) Defacing or altering marks upon any tree, post or other monument, made for the purpose of designating
any point on such boundary; or
(3) Cutting down or removing any tree, post or other monument upon which any such marks have been
made for such purpose, with intent to destroy such marks; or
(4) Breaking, destroying, removing or defacing any milepost, milestone or guideboard erected by authority
of law on any public highway or road; or
(5) Defacing or altering any inscription on any such marker or monument; or
(6) Altering, removing, damaging or destroying any public land survey corner or accessory without
complying with the provisions of K.S.A. 58-2011.
Tampering with a landmark is a Class C violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-100. Tampering with a traffic signal.
Tampering with a traffic signal is intentionally manipulating, altering, destroying or removing any light, sign,
marker, railroad switching device, or other signal device erected or installed for the purpose of controlling or
directing the movement of motor vehicles, railroad trains, aircraft or watercraft. Tampering with a traffic
signal is a Class C violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-101. Theft of Motor Fuel.
(a) Theft of motor fuel is leaving the premises of an establishment at which motor fuel offered for retail
sale was dispensed into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle by driving away in that motor vehicle
without having made due payment or authorized charge for the motor fuel so dispensed, with the
intent to defraud the retail establishment.
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(b) The failure to replace or reattach the nozzle and hose of the pump used for the dispensing of motor
fuels or placing such nozzle and hose on the ground or pavement shall be prima facie evidence of the
intent to defraud under the provisions of subsection (a).
Theft of motor fuel is a class A nonperson misdemeanor.
(Ord. 07-10409, § 1, 8-20-2007)
Secs. 25-102--25-110. Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. OFFENSES AFFECTING GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS4
Sec. 25-111. Compounding an offense.
Compounding an offense is accepting or agreeing to accept anything of value as consideration for a promise not to
initiate or aid in the prosecution of a person who has committed an offense. Compounding an offense is a Class A
violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-112. Obstructing legal process or official duty.
Obstructing legal process or official duty is knowingly and willfully obstructing, resisting, opposing or interfering
with any person authorized by law to serve process in the service or execution or in the attempt to serve or
execute any writ, warrant, process or order of a court, or in the discharge of any official duty. Obstructing legal
process or official duty is a Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 96-9759, § 1, 9-9-96)
Sec. 25-113. Escape from custody.
(a) Escape from custody is escaping while held in lawful custody on a charge or conviction of a public offense.
(b) As used in this section:
(1) Custody means arrest; detention in a facility for holding persons charged with or convicted of offenses;
detention for extradition or deportation; detention in a hospital or other facility pursuant to court order,
imposed as a specific condition of probation or parole or imposed as a specific condition of assignment to a
community correctional services program; or any other detention for law enforcement purposes. Custody does
not include general supervision of a person on probation or parole or constraint incidental to release on bail.
(2) Escape means departure from custody without lawful authority or failure to return to custody following
temporary leave lawfully granted pursuant to express authorization of law or order of a court.
Escape from custody is a Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-114. Same, aiding escape.
It shall be unlawful for any person to:
(1) Assist another who is in lawful custody on a charge or conviction of a crime to escape from such custody; or
(2) Supply to another who is in lawful custody on a charge or conviction of crime, any object or thing
adapted or designed for use in making an escape, with intent that it shall be so used; or
(3) Introduce into an institution in which a person is confined on a charge or conviction of crime any object
or thing adapted or designed for use in making any escape, with intent that it shall be so used.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
4 Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2; resisting firemen, § 14-3.
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Sec. 25-115. Falsely reporting an offense.
Falsely reporting an offense is informing a law enforcement officer that an offense has been committed, knowing that
such information is false and intending that the officer shall act in reliance upon such false information. Falsely
reporting an offense is a Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-116. Simulating legal process.
Simulating legal process is:
(1) Sending or delivering to another any document which simulates or purports to be or is reasonably
designed to cause others to believe it to be a summons, petition, complaint, or other judicial process, with
intent thereby to induce payment of a claim;
(2) Printing, distributing or offering for sale any such document, knowing or intending that it shall be so used.
This section does not apply to the printing, distribution or sale of blank forms of legal documents intended for
actual use in judicial proceedings. Simulating legal process is a Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-117. Tampering with public record.
Tampering with a public record is knowingly and without lawful authority altering, destroying, defacing,
removing or concealing any public record. Tampering with a public record is a Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-118. Tampering with public notice.
Tampering with public notice is knowingly and without lawful authority altering, defacing, destroying, removing
or concealing any public notice posted according to law, during the time the notice is required or authorized to
remain posted. Tampering with a public notice is a Class C violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-119. False signing of petition.
False signing of a petition is the affixing of any fictitious or unauthorized signature to any petition, memorial
or remonstrance, intended to be presented to the legislature, or either house thereof, or to any agency or
officer of the State of Kansas
. or any of its political subdivisions. False signing of an official petition is a
Class C violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-120. False impersonation.
False impersonation is representing one's self to be a public officer or employee or a person licensed to
practice or engage in any profession or vocation for which a license is required by the laws or the State of
Kansas
., with knowledge that such representation is false. False impersonation is a Class B violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-121. Interference with conduct of public business in public building.
Interference with the conduct of public business in public buildings is:
(1) Conduct at or in any public building owned, operated or controlled by the state. or any of its political
subdivisions so as to willfully deny to any public official, public employee, or any invitee on such premises,
the lawful rights of such official, employee, or invitee to enter, to use the facilities, or to leave, any such
public building;
(2) Willfully impeding any public official or employee in the lawful performance of duties or activities
through the use of restraint, abduction, coercion, or intimidation or by force and violence or threat thereof;
(3) Willfully refusing or failing to leave any such public building upon being requested to do so by the
chief administrative officer, or his or her designee, charged with maintaining order in such public
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building, if such person is committing, threatens to commit, or incites others to commit, any act
which did or would if completed, disrupt, impair, interfere with, or obstruct the lawful missions,
processes, procedures, or functions being carried on in such public building;
(4) Willfully impeding, disrupting or hindering the normal proceedings of any meeting or session
conducted by any judicial or legislative body or official at any public building by any act of intrusion
into the chamber or other areas designated for the use of the body, or official conducting such
meeting or session, or by any act designed to intimidate, coerce or hinder any member of such body,
or any official engaged in the performance of duties at such meeting or session;
(5) Willfully impeding, disrupting or hindering, by any act of intrusion into the chamber or other areas
designed for the use of any executive body or official, the normal proceedings of such body or official.
Interference with the conduct of public business in public buildings is a Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-122. Interference with police dogs.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to strike, abuse, tease, harass, or assault any dog being used by the city
for the purpose of performing the duties of a police dog regardless of whether the dog is on duty or off.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with a dog being used by the police department or attempt
to interfere with the handler of the dog in such a manner as to inhibit, restrict or deprive the handler of
his or her control of the dog.
Violation of this section is a Class C violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Cross references: Interference with police dogs and handlers, § 30-3.
Sec. 25-123. Unlawful use of identification cards.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, for any purpose, to:
(1) Display, cause or permit to be displayed, or have in possession, any fictitious, fraudulently altered or
fraudulently obtained identification card.
(2) Lend any identification card to any other person or knowingly permit the use thereof by another.
(3) Display or represent any identification card not issued to the person as being the person's card.
(4) Permit any unlawful use of an identification card issued to the person.
(5) Display or possess any photograph, photostat, duplicate, reproduction or facsimile of an identification
card unless authorized by the provisions of this act.
(6) Photograph, photostat, duplicate or in anyway reproduce any identification card or facsimile thereof in
such a manner that it could be mistaken for a valid identification card or display or have in possession
any such photograph, photostat, duplicate, reproduction or facsimile unless authorized by law.
(7) Display or cause or permit to be displayed any canceled identification card.
(b) Violation of paragraphs (1) or (7) of subsection (a) is a class B violation. Violation of paragraphs (2), (3),
(4), (5), or (6) of subsection (a) is a class A violation.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to:
(1) Lend any identification card to or knowingly permit the use of any identification card by any person
under twenty-one (21) years of age for use in the purchase of any alcoholic liquor.
(2) Lend any identification card to or knowingly permit the use of any identification card by any person under
the legal age for consumption of cereal malt beverage for use in the purchase of any cereal malt beverage.
(3) Lend any identification card, driver's license of other form of identification to aid any other person in
obtaining an identification card or replacement identification card.
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(4) Display or cause to be displayed or have in possession any fictitious or fraudulently altered
identification card by any person under twenty-one (21) years of age for use in the purchase of any
alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage.
(d) (1) Upon a first conviction of a violation of any provision of subsection (c), a person shall be guilty of a
class B violation and shall be sentenced to not less than one hundred (100) hours of community service
and fined not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(2) On a second or subsequent conviction of a violation of any provision of subsection (c), a person shall
be guilty of a class A violation.
(d) The provisions of this section shall apply to any identification card, driver's license or other form of identification
whether issued under the laws of this state. or issued under the laws of another state or jurisdiction.
(Ord. No. 02-10099, § 1, 8-19-02)
Secs. 25-124--25-130. Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE5
Sec. 25-131. Disorderly conduct.
Disorderly conduct, with knowledge or probable cause to believe that such acts will alarm, anger or disturb others or
provoke an assault or other breach of the peace, is:
(1) Engaging in brawling or fighting; or
(2) Disturbing an assembly, meeting or procession, not unlawful in its character; or
(3) Using offensive, obscene or abusive language or engaging in noisy conduct tending reasonably to arouse
alarm, anger or resentment in others; or
(4) Willfully throwing, depositing or placing any substance upon any property in which another has an interest
without the consent of such other person, when such action does not constitute criminal damage to property.
Disorderly Conduct is a class C misdemeanor.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 03-10123, § 1, 1-13-03; Ord. No. 10-10569, § 1, 10-4-10)
Sec. 25-131.1. Urinating or defecating upon public or private property.
Any person who urinates or defecates upon any highway, street, alley or upon the premises of any public place or
building or upon private property, in open view of any person, when the same has not been designated or
designed as a rest room, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Ord. No. 10-10569, § 2, 10-4-10)
Sec. 25-132. Disturbing the peace.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to make, continue, maintain or cause to be made or continued any excessive,
unnecessary, unreasonable or unusually loud noise that is plainly audible across a property line or from a distance of
fifty (50) feet from the source of the noise, which either annoys or disturbs a person of normal sensitivities, or injures
or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of others within the city. For purposes of this section, a
property line is defined as an imaginary line drawn through the points of contact of adjoining lands, apartments,
condominiums, townhouses and duplexes owned, rented or leased by different persons, a demarcation or a line of
separate [separation] of properties, and also, for any two (2) or more buildings sharing common grounds, the line
drawn midway between any two (2) such buildings. All areas devoted to public right-of-way shall be deemed to be
across the property line. For the purpose of this definition, the property line includes all points on a plane formed by
projecting the property line in a manner deemed appropriate by the enforcing police officer.
5 Cross references: Nuisances, Ch. 24; intoxication and disorderly conduct, § 5-75.
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(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to use, operate or permit the use or operation of any electronic device, radio
receiving set, television, musical instrument, phonograph, or other machine or device for the producing or
reproducing of sound in such a manner that is plainly audible across a property line or from a distance of fifty (50)
feet from the source of the noise, which either annoys or disturbs a person of normal sensitivities, or injures or
endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of neighboring inhabitants. Neighboring inhabitants shall
include persons living within or occupying residential districts of single or multifamily dwellings and shall include
areas where multiple-unit dwellings and high-density residential districts are located.
(c) No person shall congregate with other persons, participate in, or be in any part or gathering of people from which
sound emanates of a sufficient volume that is plainly audible from a distance of fifty (50) feet, so as to annoy or
disturb persons of normal sensitivities, or injure or endanger the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of persons
residing in any residential area. No person shall visit or remain within any residential dwelling unit or within the
vicinity of a residential dwelling unit wherein such gathering of people is taking place except persons who have gone
there for the sole purpose of abating such disturbance. A police officer may order all persons present in any group or
gathering from which said sound emanates, other than the owner or tenants of the dwelling unit, to immediately
disperse in lieu of being charged under this section. Owners or tenants of the dwelling unit shall immediately abate
the disturbance and, failing to do so, shall be in violation of this section.
(d) Electronically amplified sounds authorized by city permit, emanating from band concerts, block parties or other
performances or similar activities publicly or privately sponsored and presented in any public space outdoors,
shall not be in violation of this section, provided that the sponsor of the activity immediately complies when
directed by any police officer or other authorized city official to decrease or discontinue the electronic
amplification when, in the official's determination, the noise levels created are unreasonable and injure or
endanger the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of others within the city.
(e) It shall be unlawful for any person, while operating, driving, or parking a motor vehicle, to use or operate any
electronic device, radio, television, tape player, compact disc player or other device for the producing or
reproducing of sound in such a manner that it disturbs the peace, quiet and comfort of persons in the vicinity of the
motor vehicle. Unless a person is operating under a loud speaker permit issued pursuant to section 3-5 of the Salina
Code, it shall be a violation of this section if the sound emanating from the electronic device, radio, television, tape
player, compact disc player or other device for producing or reproducing sound in or on the motor vehicle is clearly
audible from a distance of fifty (50) feet.
(f) Statement of intent. No provision of this section shall be construed to limit or abridge the rights of any person to
peacefully assemble and express opinions. It is the purpose of this section to protect individuals from
unreasonable intrusions caused by excessive, unnecessary, unreasonable or unusually loud noises.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 01-10039, § 1, 6-18-01)
Sec. 25-133. Unlawful assembly.
Unlawful assembly is the meeting or coming together of not less than five (5) persons for the purpose of
engaging in conduct constituting either disorderly conduct, as defined by section 25-131 of this article or a
riot, as defined by section 25-135 of this article, or when in a lawful assembly of not less than five (5)
persons, agreeing to engage in such conduct. Unlawful assembly is a Class B violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-134. Remaining at unlawful assembly.
Remaining at an unlawful assembly is willfully failing to depart from the place of an unlawful assembly after
being directed to leave by a law enforcement officer. Remaining at an unlawful assembly is a Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-135. Riot.
Riot is any use of force or violence which produces a breach of the public peace, or any threat to use such force
or violence against any person or property if accompanied by power or apparent power of immediate execution,
by five (5) or more persons acting together and without authority of law. Riot is a Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
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Sec. 25-136. Loitering or trespassing on grounds of any public or private school or institution.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to loiter or trespass on or about the premises and grounds of any public or
private school; of the public library; or around any assembly of persons at school or public activities or athletic
events whether or not such events are being conducted by public or private school authorities.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person or student who is not regularly enrolled in a public or private school; or who
has been suspended or dismissed from a public or private school; to persist in staying or remaining on or about
the premises or grounds without any lawful purpose.
Loitering or trespassing on grounds of any public or private school or institution is a Class B violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 96-9759, § 1, 9-9-96)
Sec. 25-137. Maintaining a public nuisance.
Maintaining a public nuisance is by act, or by failure to perform a legal duty, intentionally causing or
permitting a condition to exist which injures or endangers the public health, safety or welfare. Maintaining a
public nuisance is a Class C violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-138. Permitting a public nuisance.
Permitting a public nuisance is knowingly permitting property under the control of the offender to be used to maintain
a public nuisance, as defined in section 25-137 of this article. Permitting a public nuisance is a Class C violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-139. Giving a false alarm.
The giving of a false alarm is:
(1) Initiating or circulating a report or warning of an impending bombing or other crime or catastrophe, knowing
that the report or warning is baseless and under such circumstances that is likely to cause evacuation of a
building, place of assembly or facility of public transport or to cause public inconvenience or alarm;
(2) Transmitting in any manner to the fire department of any city, township or other municipality, a false alarm
of fire, knowing at the time of such transmission that there is no reasonable ground for believing that such
fire exists; or
(3) Making a call in any manner for emergency service assistance including police, fire, medical or other
emergency service provided under K.S.A. 12-5301 et seq., and amendments thereto, knowing at the time of
such call that there is no reasonable ground for believing such assistance is needed.
Giving a false alarm is a Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-140. Desecrating a cemetery.
Desecrating a cemetery is knowingly and without authorization of law:
(1) Destroying, cutting, mutilating, defacing or otherwise injuring, tearing down or removing any tomb,
monument, memorial or marker in a cemetery, or any gate, door, fence, wall, post or railing or any
enclosure for the protection of a cemetery or any property in a cemetery;
(2) Obliterating any grave, vault, niche or crypt; or
(3) Destroying, cutting, breaking or injuring any building, statuary, ornamentation, tree, shrub or plant
within the limits of a cemetery.
Desecrating a cemetery is a Class A violation if the damage is to the extent of less than $500.00.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-141. Harassment by telephone.
Harassment by telephone is use of telephone communication for any of the following purposes:
(1) Making any comment, request, suggestion or proposal which is obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy or
indecent; or
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(2) Making a telephone call, whether or not conversation ensues, with intent to abuse, threaten or harass any
person at the called number; or
(3) Making or causing the telephone of another repeatedly to ring, with intent to harass any person at the called
number; or
(4) Making repeated telephone calls, during which conversation ensues, solely to harass any person at the
called number; or
(5) Playing any recording on a telephone, except recordings such as weather information or sports information
when the number thereof is dialed, unless the person or group playing the recording shall identify itself or
himself or herself and state that it is a recording; or
(6) Knowingly permitting any telephone under one's control to be used for any of the purposes mentioned
herein.
Harassment by telephone is a Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-142. Aggressive begging/soliciting.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to:
(1) Solicit money or other things of value, or to solicit the sale of goods or services, in an aggressive
manner in a public area; or
(2) Solicit money or other things of value, or to solicit the sale of goods or services on private property or
residential property, if the owner, tenant, or lawful occupant has asked the person not to solicit on the
property, or has posted a sign clearly indicating that solicitations are not welcome on the property.
(b) As used in this section:
(1) "Aggressive manner" means:
1. Threatening approaches. Approaching the person being solicited in a manner that (1) is likely to
cause a reasonable person to fear imminent bodily harm or the commission of a criminal act
upon property in the person's possession, or (2) is intended to or is likely to intimidate the
person being solicited into responding affirmatively to the solicitation;
2. Following. Following the person being solicited, if that conduct (1) is intended to cause a
reasonable person to fear imminent bodily harm or the commission of a criminal act upon
property in the person's possession, or (2) is intended to or is likely to intimidate the person
being solicited into responding affirmatively to the solicitation;
3. Physical contact. Intentionally or recklessly making any physical contact with or touching
another person in the course of the solicitation, or approaching with an arm's length of the
person, except with the person's consent;
4. Continuing to solicit. Continuing to solicit a person after the person has made a negative
response, if continuing the solicitation (1) is intended to or is likely to cause a reasonable person
to fear imminent bodily harm or the commission of a criminal act upon property in the person's
possession, or (2) is intended to or is reasonably likely to intimidate the person being solicited
into responding affirmatively to the solicitation;
5. Verbal threats. Intentionally or recklessly using words (1) intended to or likely to cause a
reasonable person to fear imminent bodily harm or the commission of a criminal act upon
property in the person's possession, or (2) likely to intimidate the person into responding
affirmatively to the solicitation; or
6. Blocking sidewalk or street or pathway. Intentionally or recklessly blocking the safe or free
passage of the person being solicited or requiring the person to take evasive action to avoid
physical contact with the person making the solicitation.
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(2) "Intimidate" means to engage in conduct which would make a reasonable person feel threatened or
fearful of harm to the person's personal safety or property.
(3) "Public area" means any place to which the general public has access and a right to resort for
business, entertainment or other lawful purpose, including, but not limited to, alleys, bridges,
buildings, driveways, parking lots, parks, plazas, sidewalks, and streets open to the general public,
and the doorways and entrances to buildings and dwellings, and the grounds enclosing them.
(4) "To solicit" includes, without limitation, the spoken, written, or printed word or such other acts or
bodily gestures as are conducted in the furtherance of the purposes of begging, soliciting, or asking
for any item of value, monetary or otherwise.
Aggressive begging/soliciting is a Class B violation.
(Ord. No. 96-9745, § 1, 6-17-96)
Secs. 25-143--25-150. Reserved.
ARTICLE IX. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY
Sec. 25-151. Criminal use of weapons.
(a) Criminal use of weapons is knowingly:
(1) Selling, manufacturing, purchasing, possessing or carrying any bludgeon, sandclub, metal knuckles or
throwing star, or any knife, commonly referred to as a switch-blade, which has a blade that opens
automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, or any
knife having a blade that opens or falls or is ejected into position by the force of gravity or by an outward,
downward or centrifugal thrust or movement. This subsection shall not prohibit an ordinary pocket knife
which has a spring, detent or other device which creates a bias towards closure of the blade and which
requires hand pressure applied to such spring, detent or device through the blade of the knife to overcome
the bias towards closure to assist in the opening of the knife;
(2) Carrying concealed on one’s person, or possessing with intent to use the same unlawfully against another, a
dagger, dirk, billy, blackjack, slingshot, dangerous knife, straight-edged razor, stiletto or any other
dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument of like character, except that an ordinary pocket knife with no
blade more than four inches in length shall not be construed to be a dangerous knife, or a dangerous or
deadly weapon or instrument;
(3) Carrying on one’s person or in any land, water or air vehicle, with intent to use the same unlawfully, a
tear gas or smoke bomb or projector or any object containing a noxious liquid, gas or substance;
(4) Carrying any pistol, revolver or other firearm concealed on one’s person except when on the person’s
land or in the person’s abode or fixed place of business; or
(5) Setting a spring gun.
(b) Subsections (a)(1), (2), (3) and (4) shall not apply to or affect any of the following:
(1) Law enforcement officers, or any person summoned by any such officers to assist in making arrests or
preserving the peace while actually engaged in assisting such officer;
(2) Wardens, superintendents, directors, security personnel and keepers of prisons, penitentiaries, jails and
other institutions for the detention of persons accused or convicted of crime, while acting within the
scope of their authority;
(3) Members of the armed services or reserve forces of the United States or the Kansas national guard while
in the performance of their official duty; or
(4) Manufacture of, transportation to, or sale of weapons to a person authorized under subsections (b)(1), (2)
and (3) to possess such weapons.
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(c) Subsection (a)(4) shall not apply to or affect the following:
(1) Watchmen, while actually engaged in the performance of the duties of their employment;
(2) Licensed hunters or fishermen, while engaged in hunting or fishing;
(3) Private detectives licensed by the state. to carry the firearm involved, while actually engaged in the duties
of their employment;
(4) Detectives or special agents regularly employed by railroad companies or other corporations to perform full-
time security or investigative service, while actually engaged in the duties of their employment;
(5) The state. fire marshal, the state. fire marshal’s deputies or any member of a fire department authorized to
carry a firearm pursuant to K.S.A. 31-157 and amendments thereto, while engaged in an investigation in
which such fire marshal, deputy or member is authorized to carry a firearm pursuant to K.S.A. 31-157
and amendments thereto;
(6) Special deputy sheriffs described in K.S.A. 19-827 and amendments thereto who have satisfactorily
completed the basic course of instruction required for permanent appointment as a part-time law
enforcement officer under K.S.A. 74-5607a and amendments thereto; or
(7) The United States attorney for the district of Kansas, the attorney general, any district attorney or county
attorney, any assistant United States attorney if authorized by the United States attorney for the district of
Kansas, any assistant attorney general if authorized by the attorney general, or any assistant district
attorney or assistant county attorney if authorized by the district attorney or county attorney by whom
such an assistant is employed. The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to any person not in
compliance the K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 75-7c19 and amendments thereto.
(d) Subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to any person who sells, purchases, possesses or carries a firearm, device or
attachment which has been rendered unserviceable by a steel weld in the chamber and marriage weld of the barrel to
the receiver and which has been registered in the national firearms registration and transfer record in compliance with
26 U.S.C.. 5841 et seq. in the name of such person and, if such person transfers such firearm, device or attachment to
another person, has been so registered in the transferee’s name by the transferor.
(e) Subsection (a)(4) shall not apply to any person carrying a concealed weapon as authorized by K.S.A. 2009
Supp. 75-7c01 through 75-7c17 and amendments thereto.
(f) It shall be a defense that the defendant is within an exemption.
(g) A violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.
(h) As used in this section, “throwing star” means any instrument, without handles, consisting of a metal plate having
three or more radiating points with one or more sharp edges and designed in the shape of a polygon, trefoil, cross,
star, diamond or other geometric shape, manufactured for use as a weapon for throwing.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91, Ord. 06-10356, § 1, 8-28-06; Ord. No. 10-10170, § 1, 10-4-10)
Sec. 25-152. Hostile demonstrations with dangerous weapons.
It shall be unlawful for any person to make any demonstration in a hostile manner with any dangerous or deadly
weapon against the person or property of another; provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to
officers of the law and their deputies in the performance of their duties.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-153. Confiscation, disposition of weapons.
(a) Upon conviction of a violation of sections 25-151 or 25-152 of this article, any weapon seized in connection
therewith shall remain in the custody of the municipal court.
(b) Any stolen weapon so seized and detained, when no longer needed for evidentiary purposes, shall be returned to
the person entitled to possession, if known. All other confiscated weapons when no longer needed for
evidentiary purposes, shall in the discretion of the municipal court, be destroyed, preserved as city property or
forfeited to the law enforcement agency seizing the weapon. All weapons forfeited to any law enforcement
agency may be donated to the department of wildlife and parks or to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for law
enforcement, testing, comparison or destruction by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation Forensic Laboratory.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 93-9603, § 1, 10-11-93)
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Sec. 25-154. Unlawful discharge of firearms.
Unlawful discharge of firearms is the discharging or firing of any gun, rifle, pistol, revolver or other firearm
within the city. This section shall not be construed to apply to:
(1) The discharge of firearms by any duly authorized law enforcement officer when necessary in the discharge
of his or her official duties;
(2) The discharge of firearms in any licensed shooting gallery;
(3) Firing squads for ceremonials;
(4) A legitimate gunsmith in pursuit of his or her trade; nor
(5) The discharge of firearms by the Executive Director of the Salina Airport Authority, or his designee, on Airport
property for wildlife hazard reduction purposes pursuant to the Salina Municipal Airport Rules and Regulations.
Unlawful discharge of firearms is a Class B violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 08-10472, § 1, 11-24-2008)
Sec. 25-155. Air gun, air rifle, paintball gun, BB gun, bow and arrow, or slingshot.
The unlawful operation of an air gun, air rifle, paintball gun, BB gun, bow and arrow or slingshot is the shooting
discharging or operating of any air gun, air rifle, paintball gun, BB gun, bow and arrow, or slingshot , within the
city, except:
(a) Within the confines of a building or other structure from which projectiles cannot escape; or
(b) Instructional programs relating to shooting, discharging, or operating an air gun, air rifle, paintball
gun, BB gun, bow and arrow, or slingshot, administered under the supervision of either (1) the city,
by permit, upon city park property or (2) an accredited educational institution upon appropriately
zoned property owned by the educational institution.
Unlawful operation of an air gun, air rifle, paintball gun, BB gun, bow and arrow, or slingshot is a Class C
violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 12-10638, § 1, 2-7-12 )
Sec. 25-156. Seizure of weapon.
The chief of police of the city or his or her duly authorized representative is hereby empowered to seize and hold any
air gun, air rifle, bow and arrow, slingshot or BB gun used in violation of section 25-155 of this article, and is further
empowered to seize and hold as evidence pending a hearing before a court of competent jurisdiction any air gun, air
rifle, bow and arrow, slingshot or BB gun used in violation of section 25-155.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-157. Unlawful aiding, abetting.
It shall be unlawful for any person to conspire to or aid and abet in the operation or discharging or causing to be
operated or discharged any air gun, air rifle, bow and arrow, BB gun or slingshot except as provided in section
25-155 within the city, whether individually or in connection with one (1) or more persons or as principal,
agent or accessory; and it is further unlawful for every parent or guardian of a minor child who willfully or
knowingly permits or directs the operation or discharge of any air gun, air rifle, bow and arrow, BB gun or
slingshot by such minor child within the city except as provided in section 25-63 of this article. Violation of
this section is a Class C violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-158. Creating a hazard.
Creating a hazard is:
(1) Storing or abandoning in any place accessible to children, a container which has a compartment of more
than one and one-half (1 1/2) cubic feet capacity and a door or lid which locks or fastens automatically
when closed and which cannot be easily opened from the inside, and failing to remove the door, lock, lid
or fastening device on such container; or
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(2) Being the owner or otherwise having possession of property upon which a cistern, well or cesspool is
located and knowingly failing to cover the same with protective covering of sufficient strength and
quality to exclude human beings and domestic animals therefrom; or
(3) Exposing, abandoning or otherwise leaving any explosive or dangerous substance in a place accessible to
children.
Creating a hazard is a Class B violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-159. Unlawful failure to report a wound.
Unlawful failure to report a wound is the failure by an attending physician or other person to report to the chief of
police his or her treatment of:
(1) Any bullet wound, gunshot wound, powder burn or other injury arising from or caused by the discharge of a
firearm; or
(2) Any wound which is likely to or may result in death and is apparently inflicted by a knife, ice pick or other
sharp or pointed instrument.
Unlawful failure to report a wound is a Class C violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-160. Reserved.
(Ord. No. 93-9600, § 2, 10-11-93; Ord. No. 05-10283 repealed Sec. 25-160 pertaining to negligent storage of firearms)
Sec. 25-161. Inhaling toxic vapors.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly inhale or breathe the fumes of any substance having the
property of releasing toxic vapors, for the purpose of causing a condition of intoxication, euphoria,
excitement, exhilaration, stupefaction, or dulled senses of the nervous system, or to possess, buy, or use any
such substance for the purpose of violating or aiding another to violate this section. However, this section
does not apply to the inhalation of anesthesia for medical or dental purposes, when directed or prescribed by a
duly licensed physician, dentist or certified registered nurse anesthetist.
(b) As used in this section, "any substance having the property of releasing toxic vapors" means and includes any
glue, cement, paint, gasoline, aerosol, drug or other substance or combination of substances of whatever kind
containing one (1) or more of the following chemical compounds: acetone, an acetate, benzene, butyl alcohol,
ethyl alcohol, ethylene dichloride, isopropyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, methyl ethyl ketone, pentachlorophenol,
petroleum ether, toluene or any group of polyhalogenated hydrocarbons containing fluorine and chlorine.
Inhaling toxic vapors is a Class A violation.
(Ord. No. 00-10010, § 1, 7-9-01)
Sec. 25-162. Obstructing ingress and egress.
It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct any public street, public highway, public sidewalk or public building
or any other place of public access by hindering or impeding or tending to hinder or impede the free and
uninterrupted passage of vehicles, traffic or pedestrians or to commit in or upon any public street, public highway,
public sidewalk or public building or any other place of public access any act or thing which is an obstruction or
interference to the free and uninterrupted use of property or with any business lawfully conducted by anyone in or
upon or facing or fronting on any such public street, public highway, public sidewalk or public building or any other
place of public access, all of which prevents the free and uninterrupted ingress, egress, and regress therein, thereon,
and thereto.
When any person causes or commits any of the conditions enumerated in this section, a law enforcement officer
shall order that person to stop causing or committing such conditions and to move on or disperse. Any person
who fails or refuses to obey such order in violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Ord. No. 10-10571, § 1, 10-4-10)
Secs. 25-163--25-170. Reserved.
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ARTICLE X. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC MORALS
Sec. 25-171. Gambling, terms defined.
Definitions of gambling terms used in this section shall be as follows:
(a) Bet. A bet is a bargain in which the parties agree that, dependent upon chance, one stands to win or lose
something of value specified in the agreement. A bet does not include:
(1) Bona fide business transactions which are valid under the laws of contracts including, but not limited to,
contracts for the purchase or sale at a future date of securities or other commodities, and agreements to
compensation for loss caused by the happening of the chance including, but not limited to, contracts of
indemnity or guaranty and life or health and accident insurance;
(2) Offers of purses, prizes or premiums to the actual contestants in any bona fide contest for the determination of
skill, speed, strength, or endurance or to the bona fide owners of animals or vehicles entered in such a contest;
(3) A lottery as defined in this section;
(4) Any bingo game by or for participants managed, operated or conducted in accordance with the laws of the
state by an organization licensed by the state
. to manage, operate or conduct games of bingo;
(5) A lottery operated by the state. pursuant to the Kansas lottery act; or
(6) Any system of pari-mutuel wagering managed, operated and conducted in accordance with the Kansas pari-
mutuel racing act.
(b) Lottery. A lottery is an enterprise wherein for a consideration the participants are given an opportunity to
win a prize, the award of which is determined by chance. As used in this subsection, a lottery does not
include a lottery operated by the state
. pursuant to the Kansas lottery act.
(c) Consideration. Consideration means anything which is a commercial or financial advantage to the
promoter or a disadvantage to any participant. Consideration does not include:
(1) Mere registration without purchase of goods or services; personal attendance at places or events, without
payment of an admission price or fee; listening to or watching radio and television programs; answering
the telephone or making a telephone call and acts of like nature.
(2) Sums of money paid by or for participants in any bingo game managed, operated or conducted in
accordance with the laws of the state by any bona fide nonprofit religious, charitable, fraternal, educational
or veteran organization licensed to manage, operate or conduct bingo games under the laws of the state. and
it shall be conclusively presumed that such sums paid by or for such participants to be for the benefit of the
sponsoring organizations for the use of such sponsoring organizations in furthering the purposes of such
sponsoring organizations;
(3) Sums of money paid by or for participants in any lottery operated by the state pursuant to the Kansas
lottery act; or
(4) Sums of money paid by or for participants in any system of pari-mutuel wagering managed, operated and
conducted in accordance with the Kansas pari-mutuel racing act.
(d) Gambling device. A gambling device is a contrivance which for a consideration affords the player an
opportunity to obtain something of value, the award of which is determined by chance, or any token chip,
paper, receipt or other document which evidences, purports to evidence or is designed to evidence
participation in a lottery or the making of a bet. The fact that the prize is not automatically paid by the
device does not affect its character as a gambling device.
(e) Gambling place. A gambling place is any place, room, building, vehicle, tent or location which is used
for any of the following:
(1) Making and settling bets;
(2) Receiving, holding, recording or forwarding bets or offers to bet;
(3) Conducting lotteries; or
(4) Playing gambling devices.
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Evidence that the place has a general reputation as a gambling place or that, at or about the time in
question, it was frequently visited by persons known to be commercial gamblers or known as frequenters
of gambling places is admissible on the issue of whether it is a gambling place.
(f) Gambling. Gambling is:
(1) Making a bet;
(2) Entering or remaining in a gambling place with intent to make a bet, to participate in a lottery, or to play a
gambling device.
Gambling is a Class B violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Cross references: Gambling prohibited in carnivals, circuses and tent shows, § 6-17.
Sec. 25-172. Permitting premises to be used for commercial gambling.
Permitting premises to be used for commercial gambling is intentionally:
(1) Granting the use or allowing the continued use of a place as a gambling place;
(2) Permitting another to set up a gambling device for use in a place under the offender's control.
Permitting premises to be used for commercial gambling is a Class B violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-173. Possession of a gambling device.
(a) Possession of a gambling device is knowingly possessing or having custody or control, as owner, lessee, agent,
employee, bailee or otherwise of any gambling device.
(b) It shall be a defense to a prosecution under this section that the gambling device is an antique slot machine and that
the antique slot machine was not operated for gambling purposes while in the owner's or the defendant's
possession. A slot machine shall be deemed an antique slot machine if it was manufactured prior to the year 1950.
(c) It shall be a defense to a prosecution under this section that the gambling device is possessed or under custody or
control of a manufacturer registered under the federal gambling devices act of 1962 (15 U.S.C. 1171 et seq.) or a
transporter under contract with such manufacturer with intent to transfer for use:
(1) By the Kansas lottery or Kansas lottery retailers as authorized by law and rules and regulations adopted by
the Kansas lottery commission;
(2) By a licensee of the Kansas racing commission as authorized by law and rules and regulations adopted by
the commission; or
(3) In a state other than the State of Kansas.
Possession of a gambling device is a Class B violation.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Secs. 25-174--25-180. Reserved.
ARTICLE XI. VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES
Sec. 25-181. Classes of violations and confinement.
(a) For the purpose of sentencing, the following classes of violations and the punishment and the terms of
confinement authorized for each class are established:
(1) Class A, the sentence for which shall be a definite term of confinement in the city or county jail
which shall be fixed by the court and shall not exceed one (1) year;
(2) Class B, the sentence for which shall be a definite term of confinement in the city or county jail
which shall be fixed by the court and shall not exceed six (6) months;
(3) Class C, the sentence for which shall be a definite term of confinement in the city or county jail
which shall be fixed by the court and shall not exceed one (1) month;
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(4) Unclassified violations, which shall include all offenses declared to be violations without
specification as to class, the sentence for which shall be in accordance with the sentence specified in
the section that defines the offense; if no penalty is provided in such law, the sentence shall be the
same penalty as provided herein for a Class C violation.
(5) Cigarette and tobacco infraction, a violation of section 25-84 of this chapter that proscribes or
requires the same behavior as that proscribed or required by statutory provision that is classified as a
cigarette and tobacco infraction in subsection (m) or (n) of K.S.A. 79-3321 and amendments thereto,
the sentence for which shall consist of a fine only. No confinement is authorized by law.
(b) Upon conviction of a violation, a person may be punished by a fine, as provided in section 25-182 of this
article, instead of or in addition to confinement, as provided in this section.
(c) In addition to or in lieu of any other sentence authorized by law, whenever there is evidence that the act
constituting the violation was substantially related to the possession, use or ingestion of cereal malt
beverage or alcoholic liquor by such person, the court may order such person to attend and satisfactorily
complete an alcohol or drug education or training program certified by the administrative judge of the
judicial district or licensed by the secretary of social and rehabilitation services.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 96-9758, § 2, 8-26-96)
Sec. 25-182. Fines.
A person convicted of a violation may, in addition to, or instead of, the confinement authorized by law, be
sentenced to pay a fine which shall be fixed by the court as follows:
(1) Class A violation, a sum not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00).
(2) Class B violation, a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
(3) Class C violation, a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(4) Unclassified violation, any sum authorized by the section that defines the offense. If no penalty is
provided in such law, the fine shall not exceed the fine provided herein for a Class C violation.
(5) Cigarette and tobacco infraction, a sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00)
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91; Ord. No. 96-9758, § 2, 8-26-96)
Secs. 25-183--25-190. Reserved.
ARTICLE XII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 25-191. Application; Kansas Criminal Code.
The provisions of the Kansas Criminal Code (K.S.A. 21-3101:4621, inclusive and amendments thereto),
which are in their nature applicable to the jurisdiction of the city and in respect to which no special provision
is made by ordinance of the city are applicable to this criminal code.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Sec. 25-192. Severability.
If any provision of this code is declared unconstitutional, or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, the constitutionality of the remainder of the code and the applicability thereof to
other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
(Ord. No. 91-9475, § 1, 11-18-91)
Secs. 25-193--25-200. Reserved.
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CHAPTER 26. OIL AND GAS1
Art. I. In General, §§ 26-1--26-15
Art. II. Permit, §§ 26-16--26-26
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 26-1. Rights of landowners.
Neither this chapter nor any permit issued hereunder shall be interpreted to grant any right or license to
the permittee to enter upon or occupy in any respect, in the drilling or production operations, any land
except by the written consent of the owner; nor shall it limit or prevent the free right of any landowner to
contract for the amount of royalty to be paid with respect to his own land.
(Code 1966, § 24-14)
Sec. 26-2. Removal of equipment required.
It shall be the duty of every person to whom a permit may be issued as provided in this chapter, after the
well has been drilled in the event the same is a dry hole or abandoned, to remove the derrick, drilling
tools, equipment and machinery from the location of the well and to restore the premises to their original
condition, as nearly as it is practical, and to see that the well is properly plugged. If oil or gas is
produced from such well, then it shall be the duty of the holder of the permit upon the completion of the
drilling of the well to remove all machinery, equipment and material not necessary to be retained for use
in the production of the oil or gas from such well, and insofar as can be done, consistent with the
production from such well to restore the premises to their original condition as nearly as practical. All of
which, either in the event of a dry hole or a producing well, shall be done within sixty (60) days after
completion of the drilling of the well.
(Code 1966, § 24-15)
Sec. 26-3. Conveyance of oil out of city required; temporary storage; fencing of excavations and
slush ponds.
In operating under any permit issued under this chapter, all oil, gas and water produced or arising from
the operations, shall be piped or otherwise conveyed or removed from the limits of the city except the
ordinary use of slush pond and the temporary storage of not to exceed five hundred (500) barrels of oil
for each well; and all excavations and slush ponds shall be completely enclosed with six (6) foot woven
wire fencing. The laying of any pipe lines by any permittee shall be done under the supervision of the
city engineer.
(Code 1966, § 24-16)
Sec. 26-4. Fencing of storage facilities.
(a) All crude petroleum tank batteries, including but not limited to, receiving tanks, storage tanks,
catwalks and diked areas and all pump jacks and motors shall be securely and permanently fenced by
a six (6) foot chain link fence, topped by three (3) strands of barbed wire. Any gate installed for
1 State law references: Oil and gas, K.S.A. Ch. 55.
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operative use in such fence shall be designed of like or equivalent material and shall be securely
locked at all times and adaptable to opening only by key.
(b) Production of crude petroleum from subsurface within the city, except after strict compliance, as a
condition precedent, with the requisites of this section, is hereby prohibited.
(Code 1966, § 24-17)
Secs. 26-5--26-15. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. PERMIT
Sec. 26-16. Required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to commence the drilling of a well for oil or gas within the city limits
without first having procured from the city a permit therefor to be issued by authority of the board of
commissioners in accordance with the terms and conditions of this article.
(Code 1966, § 24-1)
Sec. 26-17. Application.
Before any permit shall be granted for the commencement of a well for the production of oil or gas, an
application therefor shall be filed with the city clerk. Such application shall show:
(1) That the applicant has good and valid oil and gas leases from property owners covering at least
a ten (10) acre tract;
(2) Evidence of agreement in writing between the lessee or lessees, and the lessors, if more than
one, providing for a pooling of all royalties arising from said production on said tract, to be
distributed to the property owners in accordance with the number of acres of each owner in the
tract;
(3) Such application shall be accompanied by a plat or map of such tract showing the proposed
location of the well, which location shall in no instance be closer than three hundred (300) feet
of any boundary line of the tract unless by the unanimous vote of the commissioners but not
upon any street or alley. Such map shall show the location of each residence upon the tract and
all improvements;
(4) A drilling agreement providing adequate protection to the parties in interest, by enclosing the
drilling rig on all sides, equipping the same with adequate fire extinguishers, which are to be
kept in good order; including a reasonable and adequate plan for the handling of the slush,
basin sediment and salt water that may be produced in the drilling of the well; and facilities for
handling production to the end that it may not be necessary to store oil on the area in excess of
five hundred (500) barrels per well. Such agreement or agreements shall make further
provisions that in the event the well is a dry hole, or nonproductive of either oil or gas, all
materials, equipment, tools and machinery of every kind and character shall be removed
therefrom within sixty (60) days and the premises fully restored to their original condition as
nearly as practical.
(Code 1966, § 24-2)
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Sec. 26-18. Bond or deposit.
A good and sufficient surety bond, signed by the applicant for a drilling permit hereunder and by a
corporate surety authorized to do business in the state., or a cash deposit in such amount as deemed
sufficient by the board of commissioners, but in no event less than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00)
shall be tendered to the board and approved by the city clerk prior to the issuance of a permit pursuant to
the terms of this chapter, conditioned upon faithful compliance with the terms and conditions of this
chapter, and further conditioned upon saving and holding the city free and harmless from any damage
resulting to the city as a result of drilling, pumping, repairing or other operations by the permittee, the
laying of pipe lines, the setting of tanks or as result of moving machinery and equipment over any street
in the city; provided, that the permittee or his or its assigns shall pay the annual premium due upon said
surety bond within ten (10) days following expiration of each year and file a receipt therefor in the office
of the city clerk.
(Code 1966, § 24-3)
Sec. 26-19. Liability insurance.
Each permittee hereunder shall carry and maintain public liability insurance on each well or group of
wells, with limits of not less than the maximum liability for claims which could be asserted against the
city, for any number of claims arising out of a single occurrence or accident under the Kansas Tort
Claims Act, as amended and shall deposit proof of payment of renewal premiums thereon with the city
clerk.
(Code 1966, § 24-4)
Sec. 26-20. Issuance.
Upon the filing of an application for a drilling permit, the same shall be considered by the board of
commissioners and if the board of commissioners shall deem such application adequate and the drilling
of the well not injurious to public or private property, the same shall be granted.
(Code 1966, § 24-6)
Sec. 26-21. Denial.
(a) The board of commissioners shall have the power and reserves the authority to refuse any
application for a permit where by reason of the proposed application for the proposed well, and
character and value of the permanent improvements already erected on the tract applied for, or
adjacent thereto, and the uses to which the land and surroundings are adapted for civic purposes or
for sanitary reasons, the drilling of a gas or oil well will be a serious disadvantage to the city and to
its inhabitants as a whole; provided, that when a permit shall be refused for any of these reasons, but
not otherwise, the deposit or cash paid with the application shall be returned to the applicant. Except
as hereinbefore provided if any application is found by the board of commissioners to comply in all
respects with this chapter, the city clerk shall be authorized to issue a permit for the drilling of the
well provided for.
(b) If a permit is denied, the filing fee shall be refunded to the applicant.
(Code 1966, §§ 24-7, 24-8)
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Sec. 26-22. Permit to specify location; drilling elsewhere prohibited.
A drilling permit hereunder shall specify the particular location of the well to be drilled, and it shall be
unlawful for the permittee to drill elsewhere in the tract.
(Code 1966, § 24-9)
Sec. 26-23. Applicant must have right to drill.
No permit shall be granted or issued for the drilling of a well except upon ground held by the applicant
under oil and gas mining lease, or grant, or drilling contract from the owner giving the owner's
permission to drill the well.
(Code 1966, § 24-10)
Sec. 26-24. Duration.
No permit which shall be issued under this article, or any rights, privileges or franchise granted hereby
or hereunder, shall exist longer than for a period of ten (10) years from the date of the issuance of the
permit or as long thereafter as oil and/or gas is produced from the tract.
(Code 1966, § 24-12)
Sec. 26-25. Termination.
When a drilling permit shall have been issued, the same shall terminate and become inoperative without
any action on the part of the board of commissioners, unless within sixty (60) days from the date of issue
of such permit actual drilling of the well shall have been commenced, and after the drilling of a well
shall have commenced, the cessation for a like period of the drilling operations shall cancel the permit,
and the well shall be considered as abandoned for all purposes of this chapter and it shall be unlawful
thereafter to continue drilling of such well without the issuance of another permit.
(Code 1966, § 24-11)
Sec. 26-26. Revocation.
Upon default by a permittee in complying with any provisions of this chapter, the board of
commissioners may revoke any permit hereunder, after five (5) days' notice to the permittee by
registered mail. Thereupon the permittee shall cease and desist from all operations under and pursuant to
any such permit.
(Code 1966, § 24-13)
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CHAPTER 27. PARKS AND RECREATION1
Art. I. In General, §§ 27-1--27-15
Art. II. Park Regulations, §§ 27-16--27-18
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Secs. 27-1--27-15. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. PARKS REGULATIONS2
Sec. 27-16. Closing hours of parks.
(a) Sunset and Bill Burke Parks within the city shall be closed to the general public between the hours of
11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
(b) Unless named in subsection (a) all parks within the city shall be closed to the general public between
the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m.
(c) No persons, other than law enforcement officers, city employees engaged in city business, or persons
with a permit issued pursuant to section 27-17 below, shall either enter or remain within a park listed
in subsections (a) and (b) when the park is closed to the general public.
(Ord. No. 91-9439, § 1, 5-6-91; Ord. No. 93-9583, § 1, 7-12-93; Ord. No. 10-10583, § 1, 12-20-10)
Sec. 27-17. Permit system.
The city manager is authorized to adopt and administer a permit system whereby persons applying for
and obtaining such a permit shall have access to a specific park for a specific program, activity or event
during such time as the park is otherwise closed to the public.
(Ord. No. 91-9439, § 1, 5-6-91)
Sec. 27-18. Lakewood Lake boating limitations.
Lakewood Lake shall be closed to the operation of any motorized vessel under power of an internal
combustion engine. "Vessel" shall include a boat or any other recreational device designed for operation
in the water.
(Ord. No. 94-9636, § 1, 6-6-94)
1 Cross references: Streets, sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 35. State law references: Public recreation and playgrounds generally, K.S.A. 12-1901
et seq.
2 Editor's note: Ord. No. 91-9439, § 2, adopted May 6, 1991, repealed Art. II, §§ 27-16, 27-16.1, 27-16.2, and 27-17, in its entirety. Former Art. II pertained
to similar subject matter and derived from the Code of 1966, §§ 25-7--25-9, Ord. No. 90-9380, § 1, adopted April 23, 1990, and Ord. No. 90-9407, § 1,
adopted Sept. 10, 1990.
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CHAPTER 28. PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS1
Art. I. In General, §§ 28-1--28-10
Art. II. Permit, §§ 28-11--28-25
Art. III. Operating Regulations, §§ 28-26--28-40
Art. IV. Ice Cream Street Vendors, §§ 28-41--28-75
Div. 1. License, §§ 28-41--28-50
Div. 2. Operating Regulations, §§ 28-51--28-75
Art. V. Suspension, Revocations, Appeals, §§ 28-76--28-85
Art. VI. Penalty, § 28-86
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 28-1. Public purpose.
This chapter is intended to protect against criminal activity, including fraud and burglary; minimize the
unwelcome disturbance of citizens and the disruption of privacy; and to otherwise preserve the public
health, safety and welfare by regulating, controlling and licensing door-to-door peddlers, solicitors and
ice cream street vendors.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-2. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the words and phrases herein defined shall have the following meanings unless
the context otherwise requires:
Goods means any goods, wares, foodstuffs, merchandise or services offered for sale, whether or not
displayed. This does not include frozen dairy and non-dairy desserts offered for sale by ice cream
street vendors.
Ice cream street vendor means a person who travels by any type of vehicle, either motorized or not,
upon the improved portion of any street, selling or offering for sale any single-serving frozen dairy
or non-dairy dessert.
Peddler means any person who goes upon the premises of any private residence in the city, not having
been invited by the occupant thereof, carrying or transporting goods, wares, merchandise or personal
property of any nature and offering the same for sale. This does not include ice cream street vendors or
businesses temporarily located on private property who are required to obtain a temporary use permit.
Peddling includes all activities ordinarily performed by a peddler as indicated under the definition of
"peddler" in this section.
Solicitor means any person who goes upon the premises of any private residence in the city, not
having been invited by the occupant thereof, for the purpose of taking or attempting to take orders
for the sale of goods, merchandise, wares, or other personal property of any nature for future
delivery, or for services to be performed in the future.
Soliciting includes all activities ordinarily performed by a solicitor as indicated under the definition
of "solicitor" in this section.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
1 Editor's note: Ord. No. 97-9798, adopted Apr. 4, 1997, repealed and replaced Ch. 28, §§ 28-1--28-27 with new provisions, designated as §§ 28-1--28-3,
28-11--28-18, 28-26--28-31, 28-41--28-43, 28-51--28-67, 28-76--28-78 and 28-86. Prior to repeal, former Ch. 28 pertained to similar subject matter as
derived from Ord. No. 96-9740, § 1, adopted May 20, 1996. Cross references: Licenses generally, Ch. 20.
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Sec. 28-3. Severability.
The provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of
the chapter shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such decisions shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and
phrases of this chapter, but they shall remain in effect; it being the legislative intent that this chapter
shall remain in effect notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Secs. 28-4--28-10. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. PERMITS
Sec. 28-11. Permit requirements and exemptions.
It shall be unlawful for any person eighteen (18) years of age or older to engage in peddling or soliciting
activities within the city without first obtaining a permit issued by the city clerk.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-12. Permit for sponsoring juvenile peddlers or solicitors.
(a) No person under the age of eighteen (18) shall be permitted to engage in peddling or soliciting
activities except as provided in this section.
(b) A permit shall be obtained by a sponsoring person, company or organization for the conduct of any
peddling or soliciting activities involving, in whole or in part, a sales force of one (1) or more
persons under eighteen (18) years of age.
(c) The sponsor shall be responsible for supervising and controlling the conduct of all persons, including
juveniles, peddling or soliciting under the sponsor's permit.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-13. Permit application.
Every person subject to the provisions of this chapter shall file with the office of the city clerk an
application in writing on a form furnished by that office, which shall provide the following information:
(1) Proof of age, address and identification of the applicant, to be provided through the applicant's
driver's license, or other legally recognized form of identification;
(2) A brief description of the business or activity to be conducted;
(3) The hours and location for which the permit to engage in peddling or soliciting is desired;
(4) If employed, the name, address and telephone number of the employer; or if acting as an agent,
the name, address and telephone number of the principal who is being represented, with
credentials in written form establishing the relationship and the authority of the employee or
agent to act for the employer or principal, as the case may be;
(5) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor or
ordinance violation (other than traffic violations), the nature of the offense or violation, the
penalty or punishment imposed, the date when and place where such offense occurred, and
other pertinent details;
(6) Kansas sales tax number or proof of exemption from the collection of Kansas sales tax.
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(7) Proof of possession of any license or permit which the applicant is required to have under state
law in order to conduct the proposed business.
(8) An acknowledgment of the applicant's familiarity with the Kansas Consumer Protection Act
(K.S.A. 50-623 et seq.), including the consumer's right to cancel a door-to-door sale, as defined
in the act, until midnight of the third business day after the day on which the consumer signs an
agreement or offer to purchase.
(9) If any individual product or service is to be offered for sale at a price of twenty-five dollars
($25.00) or more, a copy of the receipt or contract to be used by the applicant in any door-to-
door sale as required by K.S.A. 50-640.
(10) An acknowledgment that the applicant is aware and understands that to violate the operating
regulations set forth in this article while either peddling or soliciting is prohibited.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-14. Fees.
At the time the permit application is filed with the office of the city clerk, the applicant shall pay a fee
established pursuant to section 2-2 of this Code.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-15. Application review and permit issuance.
Upon receipt of an application, the city clerk, or the city clerk's authorized representative, shall review
the application as deemed necessary to ensure the protection of the public health, safety and general
welfare. If the application is found to be satisfactory, the city clerk shall, upon receipt of the permit fee,
issue the permit to the applicant.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-16. Denial of permit.
Upon the city clerk's review of the application, the city clerk may refuse to issue a permit to the
applicant for either of the following reasons:
(1) If the application is incomplete; or
(2) If the information provides a reasonable basis for determining that the public health, safety, and
welfare will be threatened by issuance of a permit to the applicant.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-17. Application of general rules regarding licenses.
Unless more specifically provided in this article, the general rules regarding licenses contained in
Chapter 20 of this Code shall also apply to permits issued pursuant to this article.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-18. Term of permit.
Any permit issued pursuant to this article shall be for a term of the remainder of the calendar year in
which the permit is issued.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Secs. 28-19--28-25. Reserved.
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ARTICLE III. OPERATING REGULATIONS
Sec. 28-26. Identification badges.
At the same time the permit is issued, the city clerk shall issue to each permittee a badge which shall be
worn by the permittee in such a way as to be conspicuous at all times while the permittee is soliciting or
peddling in the city.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-27. Hours of peddling or soliciting.
No person shall engage in either peddling or soliciting between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-28. Primary entrance.
It shall be unlawful for any person while either peddling or soliciting to knock, ring the doorbell, or
otherwise attempt to gain the attention of the occupant(s) of the residence other than at the primary
entrance to the residence.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-29. Entry upon signed premises unlawful.
It shall be unlawful for any person while either peddling or soliciting to knock, ring the doorbell, or
otherwise attempt to gain the attention of the occupant(s) of a residence in the city where the owner,
occupant, or person legally in charge of the premises has posted, at the primary entrance to the premises,
or at the entry to the principal building on the premises, a sign bearing the words "No Peddlers," "No
Solicitors," or words of similar import.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-30. Aggressive peddling or soliciting prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in peddling or soliciting in an aggressive manner. As used
in this section, "aggressive manner" means either approaching a person present at the residence or
continuing the peddling or soliciting activity after the person has made a negative response, whether
before or after being invited into the residence, in a manner that (1) is likely to cause a reasonable person
to fear imminent bodily harm or the commission of a criminal act upon property in the person's
possession or in or about the residence, or (2) is intended to or is likely to intimidate the person into
responding affirmatively to the peddling or soliciting activity. Aggressive peddling or soliciting is a
Class B misdemeanor.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-31. Sales from vehicles on improved public streets.
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in peddling or soliciting activities from any vehicle while
the vehicle is located upon the improved portion of any street, avenue, boulevard or alley within the city.
This section shall not apply to the following:
(1) The delivery of previously ordered merchandise.
(2) The sale of ice cream from vehicles regulated under Article IV of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Secs. 28-32--28-40. Reserved.
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ARTICLE IV. ICE CREAM STREET VENDORS
DIVISION 1. LICENSE
Sec. 28-41. Licensing.
It is unlawful for any person to act as an ice cream street vendor as defined by section 28-2 without first
having obtained a license as provided by this division.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-42. Application.
Before the city shall issue any license required by this division, the proposed licensee must complete an
application supplied by the city clerk.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-43. License fee.
The annual license fee, as prescribed in section 2-2, shall be paid at the time the application is submitted
to the city clerk's office. The fee shall be refunded if no license is issued.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Secs. 28-44--28-50. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. OPERATING REGULATIONS
Sec. 28-51. Liability insurance.
There shall be filed with the city clerk a certificate of insurance covering all vehicles operated under this
article in such form as the city clerk may deem proper, issued by an insurance company approved by the
state insurance commissioner and authorized to do business in the state, insuring the public against
injury, loss or damage resulting to persons or property from the use, maintenance and operation of any
vehicle operated under this article for which such permit is granted, in an amount of not less than fifty
thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for injury to any one (1) person and an amount of not less than one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for injury to all persons injured in any one (1) occurrence; and
property damage not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) per each occurrence.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-52. Operator's license required.
No person shall operate any vehicle under this article unless the person is the holder of a valid motor
vehicle operator's license.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-53. Unauthorized passengers.
No person, other than the authorized operator of a vehicle and other persons expressly authorized by the
owner or lessee of a vehicle, shall be in or upon said vehicle.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
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Sec. 28-54. Inspection of vehicle.
Each vehicle used in the operation of an ice cream street vendor shall be required to pass an annual
inspection by the appropriate state or local health agency and the department of general services before a
license may be issued or renewed. Any vehicle that has been inspected by the city within ninety (90)
days prior to renewal need not be reinspected.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-55. Hours of sale.
It is unlawful to operate a vehicle in the business of an ice cream street vendor between 8:30 p.m. of
each day and continuing until 10:00 a.m. the following day.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-56. Routes.
It is unlawful for any vendor to sell or attempt to sell along any particular route more than three (3)
times during a twenty-four-hour period.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-57. Sales near schools.
It is unlawful for a transaction to occur within one hundred twenty-five (125) feet from the boundaries
of public or private school property for a period commencing thirty (30) minutes before the regular
school day of any such school and continuing until thirty (30) minutes after the adjournment of the
regular school day of any such school.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-58. Speed of vehicle.
It is unlawful for any such vehicle to exceed a speed of fifteen (15) miles per hour when cruising
neighborhoods seeking sales or when attempting to make a sale.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-59. U-turns.
It is unlawful for any such vehicle to make a U-turn on any block.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-60. Driving backwards.
It is unlawful for any such vehicle to drive backwards to make or attempt any sale.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-61. Sound devices.
No sound device or bell shall be allowed or used by any such vehicle except that amplified music or
chimes are allowed provided that such are not audible any distance greater than three hundred (300) feet
and that they be turned off when the vehicle is stationary for the purpose of making sales or otherwise;
provided, that the use of amplified music or chimes is prohibited before 10:00 a.m. and after 8:30 p.m.
of each day.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
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Sec. 28-62. Marking and lighting on vehicle.
It is unlawful for any such vehicle to be operated unless there is clearly marked upon such vehicle a
prominent sign visible to both the front and rear with the wording "Caution Children," and one or more
flashing amber caution lights visible from front, rear and both sides.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-63. Parking to dispense products.
It is unlawful for an operator to stop, stand or park such vehicle in any street, alley, avenue, boulevard or
sidewalk or other public right-of-way for the purpose of dispensing its products to customers, so as to
obstruct the free flow of traffic in the street; provided that an operator may stop, stand or park such
vehicle with its right wheels next to the curb, but that no vehicle will remain standing in any one
location for a period exceeding ten (10) minutes.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-64. Selling near an intersection.
It is unlawful for the operator of any such vehicle to dispense its products within fifty (50) feet of any
street intersection.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-65. Vehicle stationary during sale.
Every vehicle shall be stationary while in the process of selling or dispensing its products while upon a
public street, alley, avenue, boulevard or other public right-of-way within the city.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-66. Sales from vehicle.
It is unlawful for any operator to sell to any person who is standing in the street. All sales must occur on
the side of the vehicle next to the curb.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-67. Sales in public parks.
It is unlawful for any such vehicle to operate or its operator to dispense products while located in any
public park of the city or public parking lot within the city.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Secs. 28-68--28-75. Reserved.
ARTICLE V. SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, APPEALS
Sec. 28-76. Permit and license suspension or revocation.
Any permit or license issued under this chapter may be revoked or suspended by the city manager, after
notice and hearing, for any of the following reasons:
(1) Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for a permit or license;
(2) Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement made by the permittee in the course of peddling,
soliciting or vending;
(3) Peddling, soliciting or vending in violation of this chapter or contrary to the provisions
contained in the permit or license;
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(4) Conviction for any crime involving moral turpitude; or
(5) Peddling, soliciting or vending in such a manner as to create a public nuisance, constitute a
breach of the peace, endanger the health, safety or general welfare of the public, or otherwise in
violation of local, state. or federal law.
The city manager may immediately suspend any permit or license, pending the suspension or revocation
hearing, if the public health, safety, or welfare is best served by such a temporary suspension.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-77. Notice and hearing.
Notice of a hearing for suspension or revocation of a permit or license issued pursuant to this chapter
shall be provided in writing and shall set forth specifically the grounds for the proposed suspension or
revocation and the time and place of the hearing. Notice shall be mailed, postage prepaid, to the
permittee or licensee at the address shown on the permit application or at the last known address of the
permittee or licensee.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Sec. 28-78. Appeals.
(a) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the city clerk to deny a permit or license applied for under
this article shall have the right to appeal the decision to the city manager within ten (10) days after
the notice of the decision has been mailed to the person.
(b) Any person aggrieved by the action or decision of the city manager to deny, suspend or revoke a
permit applied for under this article shall have the right to appeal such action or decision to the board
of city commissioners within (10) days after the notice of the action or decision has been mailed to
the person.
(c) An appeal to either the city manager or board of city commissioners shall be taken by filing with the
city clerk a written statement setting forth the grounds for the appeal.
(d) A hearing shall be set not later than ten (10) working days from the date of receipt of the appellant's
written statement.
(e) Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given to the appellant in the same manner as
provided for the mailing of notice of action or decision.
(f) The decision of the board of city commissioners on the appeal shall be final and binding on all
parties concerned.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
Secs. 28-79--28-85. Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. PENALTY
Sec. 28-86. Penalty.
Unless otherwise stated, any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a
misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided by section 1-10.
(Ord. No. 97-9798, § 1, 4-4-97)
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CHAPTER 29. PLANNING1
Art. I. In General, §§ 29-1--29-15
Art. II. City Planning Commission, §§ 29-16--29-35
Art. III. North Central Regional Planning Commission, §§ 29-36--29-42
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 29-1. Application fees.
(a) Every planning or zoning application or request filed with the city for the following services:
1. Conditional use permit (exception)
2. Appeal
3. Variance
4. Text amendment of zoning ordinance
5. Street name change
6. Annexation
7. Other planning or zoning requests, except those specified in subsection (b);
shall be accompanied by such fee as determined by resolution of the city adopted pursuant to section
2-2.
(b) The fees to be charged for services rendered in connection with planned development districts,
amendments to the zoning district map, subdivision or platting of property shall be based upon costs
incurred by the city in processing applications for these activities. The city manager shall cause
accurate records to be kept for city costs incurred for salaries, employee benefits, postage and
advertising. The applicant shall be required to pay to the city the cost incurred prior to the
application being placed on the planning commission or city commission agenda. Such costs may, at
the city manager's discretion, include preliminary discussions with the applicant prior to formal
filing of an application.
(c) The city manager is authorized to adopt administrative procedures, including a deposit, to implement
the intent of this section.
(Ord. No. 81-8882, §§ 1, 2, 10-19-81)
Secs. 29-2--29-15. Reserved.
1 Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2; buildings and structural appurtenances, Ch. 8; economic development, Ch. 11; mobile homes and trailers, Ch. 22;
public utility, Ch. 31; streets, sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 35; subdivision regulations, Ch. 36; water and sewers, Ch. 41; zoning regulations, Ch.
42. State law references: Planning and zoning, K.S.A. 12-701 et seq.
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ARTICLE II. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION2
Sec. 29-16. Created.
There is hereby created a commission to be known as the city planning commission of the City of
Salina.
(Code 1966, § 27-1)
State law references: Authority to create city planning commission, K.S.A. 12-701.
Sec. 29-17. Composition; appointment.
The city planning commission shall consist of nine (9) electors of which number, two (2) members shall
reside outside of, but within three (3) miles of the corporate limits of the city and all of the remaining
members shall be residents of the city. All members shall be appointed by the mayor, by and with the
consent of the board of commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 27-2)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 12-702.
Sec. 29-18. Terms.
The members of the city planning commission first appointed shall serve respectively for terms of one
year, two (2) years and three (3) years; thereafter members shall be appointed for terms of three (3)
years each.
(Code 1966, § 27-2)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 12-702.
Sec. 29-19. Vacancies.
Vacancies on the city planning commission shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term only.
(Code 1966, § 27-2)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 12-702.
Sec. 29-20. Compensation.
Members of the city planning commission shall serve without compensation for their services.
(Code 1966, § 27-2)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 12-702.
Sec. 29-21. Powers and duties.
The city planning commission shall have those powers and duties as specified in Article 7 of Chapter 12
of the Kansas Statutes Annotated and amendments thereto.
(Code 1966, § 27-3)
2 Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2; boards and commissions generally, § 2-136 et seq.
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Sec. 29-22. Application fees.
Every application for a zoning certificate, occupancy certificate and variance, conditional use permit,
filing of a notice of appeal, map amendment (rezoning), zoning text amendment, preliminary or final
plat approval, annexation, street name change or any other request or application to the planning
commission shall be accompanied by the fee as prescribed in section 2-2.
(Code 1966, § 27-4)
Secs. 29-23--29-35. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION3
Sec. 29-36. Created.
There is hereby created the North Central Regional Planning Commission in Cloud, Ellsworth, Jewell,
Lincoln, Ottawa, Mitchell, Republic, Saline, and Washington Counties, Kansas.
(Code 1966, § 27-91)
Sec. 29-37. Membership.
Any incorporated city or county government within Cloud, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Ottawa, Mitchell,
Republic, Saline and Washington Counties is eligible for membership in the North Central Regional
Planning Commission upon passage of an appropriate ordinance or resolution and acceptance by the
commission. Each city shall be represented by its mayor or his designee from the governing body or
official responsible to the governing body. Each county shall be represented by the chairman of the
board of county commissioners or his designee from the commission. Each county may appoint by
majority vote of each board of county commissioners representatives from special interest groups and/or
minority groups located within the counties. Representatives appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the
board of county commissioners. All members shall continue to hold office until their successors are duly
appointed and qualified.
(Code 1966, § 27-92)
Sec. 29-38. Compensation.
All members of the North Central Regional Planning Commission shall serve without compensation.
(Code 1966, § 27-93)
Sec. 29-39. Meetings.
Meeting of the North Central Regional Planning Commission shall be held at least once each three (3)
months on a date determined by the commission. Special meetings may be called by the chairman, or the
vice chairman in the absence of the chairman, or as otherwise provided, upon at least twenty-four (24)
hours notice. All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public.
(Code 1966, § 27-94)
3 Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2; boards and commissions generally, § 2-136 et seq. State law references: Area planning, K.S.A. 12-716 et seq.
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Sec. 29-40. Functions, duties and powers.
The North Central Regional Planning Commission shall have all the functions, duties and powers as
provided in K.S.A. Sections 12-716 to 12-721 inclusive, as amended. The general purpose of the North
Central Regional Planning Commission shall be to make those studies and plans for the development of
the region, eliminate planning duplication and promote economy and efficiency in the coordinated
development of the region and the general welfare and prosperity of its people. These plans may include,
but shall not be limited to recommendations for sanitary sewage and solid waste disposal systems,
airports, parks, and recreational areas, public institutions, prevention of blighted conditions, regulatory
codes and general capital improvement programs.
(Code 1966, § 27-95)
Sec. 29-41. Rules.
The North Central Regional Planning Commission shall adopt bylaws, including rules for the transaction
of commission business, which shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Membership;
(2) Officers;
(3) Meetings and voting;
(4) Organization of the commission;
(5) Staff and budget;
(6) Sharing of costs.
(Code 1966, § 27-96)
Sec. 29-42. Separability.
If this article, or any part thereof, shall be held or determined to be unconstitutional, illegal, ultravires or
void, the same shall not be held or construed to change or annul any provision hereof which may be
legal or lawful; and in the event this article or any part thereof, shall be held unconstitutional, illegal,
ultravire or void, the same shall not affect any action heretofore taken by the North Central Regional
Planning Commission as heretofore established and constituted.
(Code 1966, § 27-97)
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CHAPTER 30. POLICE1
Art. I. In General, §§ 30-1--30-15
Div. 1. Canine Operations, §§ 30-1--30-15
Art. II. Merchant or Private Policeman, §§ 30-16--30-46
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 30-16--30-35
Div. 2. License and Permit, §§ 30-36--30-46
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
DIVISION 1. CANINE OPERATIONS
Sec. 30-1. Canine corps.
Any dog used by the city, whether owned, leased, rented or borrowed for the purpose of performing
duties with the police department of the city, shall be commissioned as a member of the canine corps
and shall perform such duties as may be designated by the chief of police or the officer in charge of such
unit who has been delegated the responsibility for the handling and supervision of such animal.
(Ord. No. 89-9330, § 1, 8-7-89)
Sec. 30-2. Abuse prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to strike, hit, beat, abuse, tease, harass, pet or assault any dog being
used by the city for the purpose of performing the duties of a police dog regardless of whether the dog is
on or off duty.
(Ord. No. 89-9330, § 1, 8-7-89)
Sec. 30-3. Interference prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with a dog being used by the police department or attempt
to interfere with the handler of the dog in such a manner as to inhibit, restrict or deprive the handler of
his or her control of the dog.
(Ord. No. 89-9330, § 1, 8-7-89)
Secs. 30-4--30-15. Reserved.
1 Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2; municipal court, Ch. 23; offenses and miscellaneous provisions, Ch. 35; traffic and motor vehicles, Ch. 38;
payment upon retirement to certain members of the police department, App. A, Charter Ord. No. 15.
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ARTICLE II. MERCHANT SECURITY SERVICES
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 30-16. Definitions.
The following words and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meaning, unless the context
clearly indicates a different meaning, respectively ascribed to them as follows:
(1) License shall mean a certificate granting permission for a person to operate a merchant security
service.
(2) Merchant security service shall mean any person engaged for hire in the business of guarding,
watching, patrolling or otherwise attempting to provide security for a real or personal property
of another person; provided, however, that a bona fide employee of a person or firm shall not
be considered as engaged in a security business.
(3) Merchant security guard shall mean any individual who is employed by a merchant security to
guard, watch, patrol or otherwise attempt to provide security for the real or personal property of
another person.
(4) Permit shall mean a certificate granting permission for an individual who is employed by a
merchant security to operate as a merchant security guard. For purpose of this Article, those
provisions applicable to licenses under Chapter 20 shall likewise apply to a permit.
(Code 1966, § 28-48; Ord. No. 03-10174, § 1, 11-24-03)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 30-17. Uniform and badges.
Uniforms and badges, if any, worn by agents or employees of merchant security service licensees while
employed within the city, will be of a different color and design from those worn by officers of the
police department.
(Code 1966, § 28-59; Ord. No. 03-10174, § 1, 11-24-03)
Sec. 30-18. Marking of vehicles.
No vehicle used by a merchant security service or merchant security guard while performing the duties
for which he is licensed or for which he has obtained a permit under this article shall be painted with the
same color scheme or marked with identifying insignia similar in color or design to those used by the
police department.
(Code 1966, § 28-66; Ord. No. 91-9448, § 1, 6-17-91; Ord. No. 03-10174, § 1, 11-24-03)
State law references: Vehicle to be registered in the state, K.S.A. 12-1679.
Sec. 30-19. Reserved.
Editor's note: Sections 2, 3 of Ord. No. 91-9448, adopted June 17, 1991, repealed § 30-19 which pertained to radio equipment in vehicles and derived from
the Code of 1966, § 28-67.
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Sec. 30-20. Use of red or blue lights and sirens prohibited.
Any vehicle used by a merchant security service or merchant security guard while performing the duties
for which he is licensed, or for which he has obtained a permit under this article shall not operate any
flashing red or blue lights or sirens, if any, equipped on the vehicle within the city.
(Code 1966, § 28-68; Ord. No. 03-10174, § 1, 11-24-03)
Sec. 30-21. Reserved.
Editor's note: Sections 2, 3 of Ord. No. 91-9448, adopted June 17, 1991, repealed § 30-21 which pertained to right to carry concealed firearms and derived
from the Code of 1966, § 28-60.
Sec. 30-22. Change in personnel.
(a) Whenever an agent or employee of a merchant security service is no longer employed, for any
reason, his former employer shall immediately notify the city clerk in writing. The city clerk shall
forward a copy of the notification to the chief of police.
(b) Whenever an agent or employee of a merchant security service is no longer employed, he shall
forthwith surrender his permit and his identification card issued to him to his former employer which
shall forward the same to the city clerk. In the event the person surrendering the permit and
identification card is reemployed during the remainder of the calendar year, the identification card
and permit may be reissued to him without charge.
(Code 1966, § 28-62; Ord. No. 03-10174, § 1, 11-24-03)
Sec. 30-23. Reserved.
Editor's note: Sections 2, 3, of Ord. No. 91-9448, adopted June 17, 1991, repealed § 30-23 which pertained to reporting change of vehicles and derived
from the Code of 1966, § 28-63.
Sec. 30-24. Change of business address.
Any merchant security service changing place of business shall immediately notify the city clerk of such
fact, together with the new address of the new place of business. The city clerk shall forward a copy of
the notification to the chief of police.
(Code 1966, § 28-64; Ord. No. 03-10174, § 1, 11-24-03)
Sec. 30-25. Unlawful acts.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any merchant security service licensee or merchant security guard permittee
to:
(1) Hinder or interfere with any investigation under the jurisdiction of the police department;
(2) Fail to report immediately to the police department violations of city, state or federal laws
which constitute felonies or breaches of peace coming to his attention. This section shall not
apply to misdemeanor person crimes or misdemeanor or felony property crimes coming to the
attention of the licensee or permittee while on his client’s business, when the client is the
victim and does not wish to report the matter;
(3) Fail to notify the police department of any arrests and fail to turn such person over to the police
department; provided, the licensee or permittee, upon refusal of the police department to take
custody of the subject, may turn the individual over to any law enforcement agency having
legal jurisdiction;
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(4) Represent himself to be a member of the police department;
(5) Willfully suppress facts that pertain to any violation of city, state. or federal law.
(b) No licensee or employee of a licensee shall have any greater authority to arrest than would another
private citizen. Nothing in this article shall be construed to mean that a licensee or an employee of a
licensee may conduct criminal investigations, make arrests, use force, or take any other action on
behalf of, under color of laws of, or under the authority of the city.
(Code 1966, § 28-61; Ord. No. 03-10174, § 1, 11-24-03)
Sec. 30-26 – 30-35. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. LICENSE AND PERMIT2
Sec. 30-36. Required.
(a) No person shall provide or engage in a business which provides merchant security service within the
city unless such person shall possess a valid license from the city to engage in such business.
(b) No individual shall perform any service within the city as a merchant security guard unless such
individual shall have in his possession a valid permit from the city to perform such service.
(Code 1966, § 28-49)
Sec. 30-37. In addition to other licenses or permits.
This article is intended to be in addition to all other licenses and permits, or other law enforcement
authority vested in persons by the state., county or the city and shall not be a defense to the failure to
secure a license or permit that the person had such other authority.
(Code 1966, § 28-56, Ord. No. 03-10174, § 1, 11-24-03)
Sec. 30-38. License and/or permit application.
(a) Any person desiring to obtain a merchant security service license or merchant security guard permit
shall submit to the city clerk, in writing on a form approved by the city manager and provided by the
city clerk, all required information. In addition, the applicant may be required to provide other
pertinent information as the city manager or chief of police may reasonably deem necessary. An
application is considered complete when all materials necessary to make a determination on the
application have been received.
(b) No permit shall be issued to any person to perform security service as a merchant security guard
unless application therefor has been approved by the employer who is the holder of the valid
merchant security service license.
(Code 1966, § 28-50, Ord. No. 04-10174, § 1, 11-24-03)
Sec. 30-39. Conditional merchant security guard permit.
A conditional merchant security guard permit, good for up to ninety (90) days, may be issued pending
receipt of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation criminal background check. The original application for a
permit shall be reviewed by the chief of police, a local background check conducted, and a
2 Cross references: Licenses generally, Ch. 20.
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determination made to issue a temporary permit, within five (5) business days after a complete
application has been received. An individual meeting the requirements of Sec. 30-40 may be issued a
conditional permit. Results of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation check may be grounds to revoke the
conditional permit and deny a regular permit.
(Code 1966, § 28-51, Ord. No. 03-10174, § 1, 11-24-03)
Sec. 30-40. Approval or disapproval of applications.
Before a merchant security service license or a merchant security guard permit is issued, the chief of
police shall cause an investigation to be made of the facts set forth in the application and of the record of
such applicant in the municipal court and the district court of the county, and any other courts in which
the chief of police may have reason to believe the applicant has a record, and shall report to the city
manager all information secured from such investigation relative to the applicant’s record.
(a) The city manager shall consider the application, the report and recommendation of the chief of
police, and any other information which may come to him concerning the applicant. If the city
manager is satisfied that the applicant is a fit person to be issued the applicable license or
permit, the city manager may approve the application and direct the city clerk to issue the
license or permit, which, unless revoked or suspended, shall remain in effect until the following
December 31. The city manager may disapprove the application if the city manager determines
that the applicant is not a fit person to be issued the license or permit. Without limitation, the
city manager may disapprove the application if the city manager finds that the applicant:
(1) Is less than eighteen (18) years of age;
(2) Is not of good moral character;
(3) Has been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor, ordinance violation, or crime involving
moral turpitude or of illegally using, carrying, or possessing a dangerous weapon;
(4) Has made any false statement, given any false information, or failed to declare a material
fact in connection with an application for a license or permit or a renewal or reinstatement
thereof;
(5) Fails to meet such other public safety related requirements as may be established by the
city manager or the chief of police; or
(6) If seeking a merchant security guard permit, is not employed by a merchant security
service licensed under this division.
(b) Any denial of an application by the city manager may be appealed to the board of
commissioners by filing a notice of appeal with the city clerk, which appeal shall be heard by
the board of commissioners at their next regularly scheduled meeting. Any denial of an
application by the board of commissioners shall be subject to appeal pursuant to then applicable
state. law.
(Code 1966, § 28-52; Ord. No. 03-10174, § 1, 11-24-03)
Sec. 30-41. Insurance.
All merchant security service business licensees shall carry public liability insurance, with limits of not
less than the maximum liability for claims which could be asserted against the city, for any number
arising out of a single occurrence or accident under the Kansas Tort Claims Act, as amended. It shall be
the licensee’s responsibility to determine that its insurance carrier has notified the city clerk of any lapse
or cancellation in coverage within ten (10) days of notification to be insured.
(Code 1966, § 28-57; Ord. No. 03-10174, § 1, 11-24-03)
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Sec. 30-42. Bond.
The applicant for merchant security service license hereunder shall file a bond of surety authorized to do
business in the state. in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) conditioned that the applicant shall
and will carry out and perform all of the duties imposed upon him by the provisions of this article and
that such applicant will indemnify and save harmless the city from all liability for any injury to persons
or property which the principal, his agent, servant or employee may cause by reason of engaging in the
business of merchant security service. Such bond shall be approved as to form by the city attorney.
(Code 1966, § 28-65; Ord. No. 03-10174, § 1, 11-24-03)
Sec. 30-43. License and permit fees.
The fee for a merchant security service license and/or merchant security guard permit shall be as
prescribed in Section 2-2.
(Code 1966, § 28-53; Ord. No. 03-10174, § 1, 11-24-03)
Sec. 30-44. Reserved.
Editor’s Note: Section 30-44 repealed by Ord. No. 03-10174 pertaining to permit fees, expire, termination.
Sec. 30-45. Identification cards.
The city clerk shall issue an identification card to each applicant which shall be carried at all times while
on duty as a merchant security guard. The identification card shall include information as deemed
necessary by the city manager.
(Code 1966, § 28-58; Ord. No. 96-9756, § 1, 8-19-96; Ord. No. 03-10174, § 1, 11-27-03)
Sec. 30-46. Revocation or suspension.
(a) A merchant security service license or a merchant security guard permit may be revoked or
suspended by the city manager for violation of any federal or state. statute, or city ordinance;
falsification of application documents, violation of any provisions of this article, or for any act
committed by a licensee or permittee which is deemed by the city manager to make the licensee or
permittee unfit to handle the responsibilities of such license or permit. The licensee or permittee
shall have the duty to advise the city clerk upon conviction or upon entering into any diversion
agreement relating to the above described violations.
(b) A revocation of suspension of a merchant security service license or a merchant security guard
permit may be appealed to the board of commissioners by the licensee or permittee filing a notice of
appeal with the city clerk, which appeal shall be heard by the board of commissioners at their next
regularly scheduled meeting.
(c) Upon a revocation by the city manager, the merchant security service license or merchant security
guard permit holder shall immediately surrender the applicable license or permit to the city clerk.
(Code 1966, § 28-55; Ord. No. 03-10174, § 1, 11-24-03)
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CHAPTER 30.5. PUBLIC HEALTH1
ARTICLE I. SMOKING REGULATIONS2
Sec. 30.5-1. Public Policy.
Numerous studies have determined that environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is a source of exposure to
toxic air indoor contaminants, causally associated with respiratory illnesses, including lung cancer,
asthma and emphysema. The Governing Body recognizes that ETS poses a public health risk, that non-
smokers need protection from ETS exposure and, therefore, that regulation of the burning of tobacco in
public places and places of employment is needed to protect the public health and welfare of the citizens
of the City of Salina. Accordingly, it shall be the public policy of this City to promote public health by
decreasing citizens’ exposure to secondhand smoke and to create smoke free environments for workers
and citizens through regulation in the work place and public places.
(Ord. No. 02-10077, § 2, 5-6-02; Ord. No. 09-10481, § 1, 1-26-09)
Sec. 30.5-2. Definitions.
For the purpose of this article, the following words and terms as used herein are defined to mean the
following:
Business means a sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, corporation, limited liability company
or other business entity, either for-profit or not-for-profit, including retail establishments where goods or
services are provided; including professional corporations and other entities where legal, medical,
dental, engineering, architectural, or other professional services are delivered.
Employee means a person who is employed by an employer in consideration for direct or indirect
monetary wages or profit, or a person who volunteers his or her services for a non-profit entity.
Employer means any person, partnership, corporation, including a municipal corporation, trust, or not-
for-profit entity that employs the services of one or more individual persons.
Enclosed Area means all space between a floor and ceiling that is enclosed on all sides by solid walls or
windows (exclusive of door or passage ways), which extend from the floor to the ceiling, including all
space therein screened by partitions which do not extend to the ceiling or are not solid, office
landscaping, or similar structures.
Food Service Establishment means any place in which food is served or is prepared for sale or service
on the premises or elsewhere. Such term shall include, but not be limited to, fixed or mobile restaurant,
coffee shop, cafeteria, short-order café, luncheonette, grill, tea room, sandwich shop, soda fountain,
roadside kitchen, commissary, caterer and any other private, public or nonprofit organization or
institution routinely serving food and any other eating or drinking establishment or operation where food
is served or provided for the public with or without charge. The term “restaurant” shall include a bar
area within the restaurant.
Health Care Facility means an office or institution providing care or treatment of diseases, whether
physical, mental, or emotional, or other medical, physiological, or psychological conditions, including
1 Charter references: Smoking areas designated, § K.S.A. 21-4010; smoking in public places, § K.S.A. 21-4013.
2 Ordinance No. 09-10481 repealed Article I pertaining to Smoking in Restaurants.
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but not limited to, hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals or other clinics, including weight control clinics,
nursing homes, homes for the aging or chronically ill, laboratories, and offices of surgeons,
chiropractors, physical therapists, physicians, dentists, and all specialists within these professions. This
definition shall include all waiting rooms, hallways, private rooms, semiprivate rooms, and wards within
health care facilities.
Licensed Premises means any premises where alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage, or both, is
served or provided for consumption or use on the premises with or without charge. Such term shall
include, but is not limited to bars, cabarets, nightclubs, drinking establishments, taverns, Class A private
clubs, Class B private clubs, and cereal malt beverage retailers, all as defined by K.S.A. Chapter 41, and
amendments thereto, and Chapter 5 of this Code.
Place of Employment means an enclosed area under the control of a public or private employer that
employees normally frequent during the course of employment, including but not limited to work areas,
employee lounges, restrooms, conference rooms, meeting rooms, classrooms, employee cafeterias,
hallways, and vehicles. A private residence is not a “place of employment” unless it is used as a child
care, adult day care or health care facility, or used as a business in which one or more persons are
employed.
Private Club means an organization, whether incorporated or not, which is the owner, lessee, or
occupant of a building or portion thereof used exclusively for club purposes at all times, which is
operated solely for a recreational, fraternal, social, patriotic, political, benevolent, or athletic purpose,
but not for pecuniary gain, and which only sells alcoholic beverages incidental to its operation. The
affairs and management of the organization are conducted by a board of directors, executive committee,
or similar body chosen by the members at an annual meeting. The organization has established bylaws
and/or a constitution to govern its activities. The organization has been granted an exemption from the
payment of federal income tax as a club under 26 U.S.C. Section 501.
Private Place means any enclosed area to which the public is not invited or in which the public is not
permitted, including but not limited to personal residences or personal motor vehicles. A privately
owned business, open to the public is not a private place.
Public Place means an enclosed area to which the public is invited or in which the public is permitted,
including but not limited to banks, bars, educational facilities, health care facilities, hotel and motel
lobbies, laundromats, public transportation facilities, reception areas, restaurants, retail food production
and marketing establishments, retail service establishments, retail stores, shopping malls, sports arenas,
theaters, and waiting rooms. A private residence is not a “public place” unless it is used as a child care,
adult day care, or health care facility required to be licensed by the state.
Service Line means any indoor line during which one (1) or more persons are waiting for or receiving
service of any kind, whether or not such service involves the exchange of money.
Shopping Mall means an enclosed public walkway or hall area that serves to connect retail or
professional establishments.
Smoking means inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying any lighted cigar, cigarette, or other tobacco
product, or any pipe or vessel containing burning tobacco of any kind.
Sports Arena means sports pavilions, gymnasiums, health spas, boxing arenas, swimming pools, roller
and ice rinks, bowling alleys, billiard and bingo facilities and other similar places where members of the
general public assemble either to engage in physical exercise, participate in athletic competition, or
witness sports or other events.
(Ord. No. 02-10077, § 2, 5-6-02; Ord. No. 09-10481, § 1, 1-26-09)
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Sec. 30.5-3. Application of article to city facilities.
All enclosed facilities and all vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the City of Salina shall be subject
to the provisions of this article.
(Ord. No. 02-10077, § 2, 5-6-02; Ord. No. 09-10481, § 1, 1-26-09)
Sec. 30.5-4. Prohibition of smoking in public places.
Unless otherwise indicated herein, smoking shall be prohibited in all enclosed public places within the
City of Salina including, but not limited to, the following places:
(1) Elevators
(2) Restrooms, lobbies, reception areas, hallways and any other common-use areas.
(3) Public transportation and transportation facilities including but not limited to buses, bus
terminals, taxicabs, train stations and airports, as well as ticket, boarding, and waiting areas of
public transit depots.
(4) Service lines.
(5) Retail stores and retail service establishments.
(6) All areas available to and customarily used by the general public in all businesses and non-
profit entities patronized by the public, including but not limited to offices, banks,
laundromats, hotels and motels.
(7) Food service establishments and licensed premises, excluding areas of a food service
establishment or licensed premises that are not enclosed such as patios, outdoor dining areas,
and courtyards.
(8) Galleries, libraries and museums.
(9) Any facility which is primarily used for exhibiting any motion picture, stage, drama, lecture,
musical recital or other similar performance, except that performers may smoke when the
smoking is a part of a stage production.
(10) Sports arenas and convention halls; bowling facilities and billiard parlors.
(11) Every room, chamber place of meeting or public assembly, including school buildings under
the control of any board, council, commission, committee, including joint committees, or
agencies of the City of Salina or any political subdivision of the State. during such time as a
public meeting is in progress, to the extent such place is located within the City of Salina.
(12) Waiting rooms, hallways, wards and patient rooms of health care facilities, including, but not
limited to, hospitals, clinics, physical therapy facilities, doctors’ offices, and dentists’ offices.
(13) Lobbies, hallways, and other common areas in apartment buildings, condominiums, common
areas in trailer parks (club houses, storm shelters), retirement facilities, nursing homes, and
other multiple-unit residential facilities.
(14) Polling places.
(15) Private clubs and fraternal organization facilities.
(16) Licensed child care and adult day care facilities.
(17) Bingo facilities.
(Ord. No. 02-10077, § 2, 5-6-02; Ord. No. 09-10481, § 1, 1-26-09)
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Sec. 30.5-5 Prohibition of smoking in places of employment
(1) Smoking shall be prohibited in all enclosed places of employment within the City of Salina.
(2) Each employer having any enclosed place of employment located within the City of Salina shall
adopt, implement, make known and maintain, a written smoking policy consistent with the
requirements of this ordinance.
(Ord. No. 02-10077, § 2, 5-6-02; Ord. No. 09-10481, § 1, 1-26-09)
Sec. 30.5-6. Reasonable distance.
Smoking is prohibited within a distance of 10 feet outside the main entrance, operable windows, and
ventilation systems of enclosed areas where smoking is prohibited.
(Ord. No. 02-10077, § 2, 5-6-02; Ord. No. 09-10481, § 1, 1-26-09)
Sec. 30-5-7. Where smoking is not regulated.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article to the contrary, the following areas shall not be
subject to the smoking restrictions of this Article:
(1) Private residences, except when used as a public place or place of employment.
(2) Private places.
(3) Areas of a food service establishment or licensed premises that are not enclosed such as
patios, outdoor dining areas, and courtyards except as provided in Section 30.5-6 above.
(Ord. No. 02-10077, § 2, 5-6-02; Ord. No. 09-10481, § 1, 1-26-09)
Sec. 30-5-8. Declaration of establishment as nonsmoking.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, an owner, operator, manager, or other person in
control of an establishment, facility, or outdoor place of employment may declare that smoking is
prohibited throughout the entire establishment, facility, or outdoor place of employment consistent with
the provisions of this Article.
(Ord. No. 02-10077, § 2, 5-6-02; Ord. No. 09-10481, § 1, 1-26-09)
Sec. 30.5-9. Responsibility of proprietors.
The proprietor or other person having control of a place governed by this article shall:
(1) Not knowingly permit, cause, suffer or allow any person to violate the provisions of this
Ordinance in that place and shall take all necessary steps to prevent or stop another person
from smoking in violation of this Ordinance. “Necessary steps” means to take all reasonable
actions to prevent smoking in violation of this Ordinance by employees, patrons and visitors
in the place, business, office or establishment, including: verbally asking a person who is
smoking to extinguish the smoking materials; refusing service to a person who is illegally
smoking; verbally asking anyone illegally smoking to leave the premises; and applying
standard business procedures in the same manner for violations of house rules or other local
ordinances or state. laws. If the employee, patron or visitor smoking in violation of this
Ordinance is hard of hearing, the communications with that person may be written, in sign
language or other effective means of communication.
(2) Post and maintain in areas where the public is allowed and areas where employees are
allowed signs that clearly and conspicuously state that smoking is prohibited. Such “no
smoking” signs shall have bold lettering of not less than one (1) inch in height. The
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international “No Smoking” symbol may also be used (consisting of a pictorial representation
of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it).
(3) Remove all ashtrays and other smoking paraphernalia from any area in which smoking is
prohibited by this article.
(4) Comply with all physical separation and ventilation standards to prevent the drifting,
permeation or re-circulation of smoke into non-smoking areas.
(5) Communicate this prohibition on smoking to all existing employees by the effective date of
this article and to all prospective employees upon their application for employment.
(Ord. No. 02-10077, § 2, 5-6-02; Ord. No. 09-10481, § 1, 1-26-09)
Sec. 30.5-10. Enforcement, violations and penalties.
(1) A person who violates any provision of this Article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable
by:
(a) A fine no less than fifty dollars ($50.00) for a first violation.
(b) A fine of no less than one hundred dollars ($100) for a second violation within a one (1) year
period of the first violation.
(c) A fine of no less than two hundred dollars ($200) for a third or subsequent violation within a
one (1) year period of the first violation.
(2) Each occurrence of a violation of this Ordinance shall be considered a separate and distinct
violation.
(3) In addition to the fines established by this Section, violation of this Ordinance by a person having
control of a public place or place of employment may result in the suspension or revocation of any
permit or license issued by the City to the person for the premises on which the violation occurred.
(4) Violation of this article is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, which may be abated by the city
manager by restraining order, preliminary and permanent injunction, or other means provided for
by law, against the proprietor of the public place or place of employment, and the city may take
action to recover the costs of the nuisance abatement.
(Ord. No. 02-10077, § 2, 5-6-02; Ord. No. 09-10481, § 1, 1-26-09)
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CHAPTER 31. PUBLIC UTILITIES1
Sec. 31-1. Reserved.
Editor's note: Section 2 of Ord. No. 97-9808, adopted June 9, 1997, repealed § 31-1 in its entirety. Formerly, § 31-1 pertained to tampering with electric or
gas meters, etc., and derived from § 30-1 of the 1966 Code.
Sec. 31-2. Reserved.
Editor's note: Section 2 of Ord. No. 97-9808, adopted June 9, 1997, repealed § 31-2 in its entirety. Formerly, § 31-2 pertained to taking gas or current not
passing through meter and derived from § 30-2 of the 1966 Code.
Sec. 31-3. Reserved.
Editor's note: Section 2 of Ord. No. 97-9808, adopted June 9, 1997, repealed § 31-3 in its entirety. Formerly, § 31-3 pertained to unlawful device as prima
facie evidence against customer and derived from § 30-3 of the 1966 Code.
Sec. 31-4. Company's right of entry and inspection.
The servants and employees of every company or corporation supplying gas or electric current to the
city or its inhabitants shall have the right at all reasonable times to enter the premises of every consumer
of gas or electric current at meter rates for the purpose of inspecting its wires, pipes and meters to
ascertain whether or not the meters are correctly measuring the whole quantity of gas or electric current
supplied to such consumer and a denial of such right of inspection during reasonable hours by any
consumer at meter rates shall be prima facie evidence that such consumer is taking and using gas or
electric current, as the case may be, without the whole quantity thereof passing through and being
measured by a meter provided for that purpose.
(Code 1966, § 30-4)
Sec. 31-5. Reserved.
Editor's note: Section 2 of Ord. No. 97-9808, adopted June 9, 1997, repealed § 31-5 in its entirety. Formerly, § 31-5 pertained to tampering with cable TV
and derived from § 30-5 of the 1966 Code.
Sec. 31-6. Discontinuing service if gas or electricity, fraudulently taken.
The individual company or corporation supplying gas or electric current will not be bound to furnish
either gas or electric current to the person convicted of fraudulently taking gas or electric current.
(Code 1966, § 30-6)
1 Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2; posting on utility poles, § 3-3; buildings and structural appurtenances, Ch. 8; health and sanitation, Ch. 17;
housing, Ch. 18; mobile homes and trailers, Ch. 22; planning, Ch. 29; solid waste, Ch. 34; streets, sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 35; water and
sewers, Ch. 41; special fund for paying utility cost, App. A, Charter ord. no. 17; franchises, App. B.
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Sec. 31-7. Painting of poles.
It is hereby made the duty of the owner or owners, or lessee or lessees, or agent or agents of the owner
or owners of all telegraph, telephone, electric light and other poles now standing or hereafter placed in
any parking, curb or street of the city and used in any way by the public service companies or
corporations doing business in the city, to keep such poles painted to the satisfaction of the city
manager.
(Code 1966, § 30-7)
Sec. 31-8. Poles prohibited in certain district.
It shall be unlawful for any person to set or erect any telegraph or telephone poles or pole line or cable
television poles or pole line in any street, avenue or alley in the city within that part of the city lying
between North Street on the north, South Street on the south, Front Street on the east and Tenth Street
on the west; provided, that this section shall not be construed to prevent the use, maintenance and repair
of pole lines now in use within such limits.
(Code 1966, § 30-8)
Sec. 31-9. Underground wires required where poles prohibited.
All telegraph, telephone and cable television lines constructed along or across any street, avenue or alley
in the territory described in section 31-8, shall be placed underground and in compliance with directions
of the city engineer; provided, that this section shall not be construed to prevent additional cables and
lines being placed on poles in use prior to January 1, 1910.
(Code 1966, § 30-9)
Sec. 31-10. Trimming of trees, branches.
Where trees and branches extending over the streets, avenues and alleys of the city obstruct and prevent
the proper construction and operation of electric light, power, telephone or cable television lines, such
trees or branches may be cut and trimmed by the company operating such lines sufficient to permit the
proper construction and operation of such lines, such trimming, however, to be done under the direction
and supervision of the superintendent of streets and in such manner as not to unnecessarily injure or
impair the life and appearance of such trees.
(Code 1966, § 30-10)
Cross references: Trees and shrubs generally, Ch. 39.
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CHAPTER 32. SALES
Art. I. In General, §§ 32-1--32-15
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 32-1. Auctions of new goods.
Auctions of new goods shall be governed by and in all respects comply with the requirements and
regulations of K.S.A. Chapter 58, Article 10.
(Code 1966, § 23-148)
Secs. 32-2--32-15. Reserved.
Editor’s Notes: Article II pertaining to Going out of Business was repealed by Ord. No. 11-10619 on 9/26/2011.
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CHAPTER 33. SECONDHAND GOODS
Art. I. In General, §§ 33-1--33-15
Art. II. Pawnbrokers, Secondhand Dealers and Precious Metal Dealers, §§ 33-16--33-35
Art. III. Junk and Junk Dealers, §§ 33-36--33-54
Div. 1. Generally, § 33-36
Div. 2. License, §§ 33-36 – 33-45
Div. 3. Registration, §§ 33-46 – 33-53
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Secs. 33-1--33-15. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. PAWNBROKERS, SECONDHAND DEALERS AND PRECIOUS
METAL DEALERS1
Sec. 33-16. Record and report to police required.
Every pawnbroker and every buyer of secondhand or old gold or silver or diamonds or other secondhand
jewelry, shall keep at his place of business a register in which he shall enter in writing a minute description
of all property taken, purchased or received by him in the conduct of his business, including any number that
may be in or upon any article, together with the time of the purchase and the name and place of residence,
giving street and number, if within the city, of the person selling or leaving the property; also the amount
paid for such property or loaned thereon. He shall make such entries within one hour after the purchase of the
property, and such entries shall be made in ink and shall not in any manner be erased, obliterated or defaced.
It shall be the further duty of every such dealer or buyer to make out and deliver to the police department of
the city, every day before the hour of 12:00 midnight a legible and correct copy from the register, of all
property received or purchased during the preceding twenty-four (24) hours, and a good description of the
person from whom the same were purchased.
(Code 1966, § 26-1)
Sec. 33-17. Availability of records for inspection.
The register required by section 33-16 shall at all times be kept open to the inspection of the board of
commissioners, city manager and the police department.
(Code 1966, § 26-2)
Sec. 33-18. Availability of merchandise for inspection.
The dealer or buyer shall, upon request, exhibit to any commissioner, the city manager or member of the
police department for inspection any article purchased or received by him.
(Code 1966, § 26-3)
1 Cross references: Licensing of pawnbrokers and precious metal dealers, Charter 19. State law references: Regulation of pawnbrokers, K.S.A. 16-706 et seq.
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Sec. 33-19. Purchases from children.
No dealer or buyer under this article shall purchase or receive any article or property from any person under
the age of eighteen (18) years.
(Code 1966, § 26-4)
Cross references: Minors generally, Ch. 21.
Sec. 33-20. Purchasing stolen property.
No buyer or dealer under this article shall buy or purchase any stolen property which he may from any cause
have reason to believe or suspect cannot be rightfully or lawfully sold by the person so offering it for sale.
(Code 1966, § 26-5)
Cross references: Offenses against property, § 25-56 et seq.
Sec. 33-21. Forfeiture of license.
In addition to the criminal penalty provided for violation of this Code, any dealer or pawnbroker, licensed
under the terms of this article or any ordinance of the city, who violates, fails, neglects or refuses to comply
with the terms of this chapter shall forfeit such license upon a hearing before the board of commissioners
after five (5) days' notice duly given of the time and place of such hearing.
(Code 1966, § 26-7)
Sec. 33-22. Merchandise to be displayed for three days before sale.
Every buyer or dealer under this article shall keep in plain view of the public in some conspicuous place, for
a period of at least three (3) days from the date and time of purchase or receiving same, all articles so
purchased or received.
(Code 1966, § 26-6)
Secs. 33-23--33-35. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. JUNK AND JUNK DEALERS2
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 33-36. Definitions.
“Bales of regulated metal” is regulated scrap metal properly processed with professional recycling
equipment by compression, shearing or shredding, to a form in which it may be sold by a scrap metal
dealer consistent with industry standards.
“Ferrous metal” is a metal that contains iron or steel.
“Junk vehicle” is a vehicle not requiring a title as provided in chapter 8 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated,
and amendments thereto, aircraft, boat, farming implement, industrial equipment, trailer or any other
conveyance used on the highways and roadways, which has no use or resale value except as scrap.
“Junkyard” is an area of land, with or without buildings, used for or occupied by a deposit, collection or
storage, outside a completely enclosed building of used or discarded materials such as scrap metal,
machinery, equipment, tires, vehicles or parts thereof with or without the dismantling, processing,
2 State law references: Junk dealers, K.S.A. 50-619 et seq.
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recycling, salvage, sale or other use or disposition thereof. Where such materials are a byproduct of an
established permitted use on the property, such activity shall be considered outdoor storage.
“Nonferrous metal” is a metal that does not contain iron or steel, including but not limited to copper,
brass, aluminum, bronze, lead, zinc, nickel and their alloys.
“Regulated scrap metal” means any wire, cable, bars, ingots, wire scraps, pieces, pellets, clamps, aircraft
parts, junk vehicles, vehicle parts, pipes or connectors made from aluminum; catalytic converters
containing platinum, palladium or rhodium; and copper, titanium, tungsten, stainless steel and nickel in
any form; for which the purchase price described in K.S.A. 50-6,110 and 50-6,111, and amendments
thereto, was primarily based on the content therein of aluminum, copper, titanium, tungsten, nickel,
platinum, palladium, stainless steel or rhodium; any item composed in whole or in part of any nonferrous
metal other than an item composed of tin, that is purchased or otherwise acquired for the purpose of
recycling or storage for later recycling. Aluminum shall not include food or beverage containers.
“Regulated scrap metal yard” is any yard, plot, space, enclosure, building or any other place where
regulated scrap metal is collected, gathered together and stored or kept for shipment, sale, or transfer.
“Salvage yard” is an area of land, with or without buildings, used for storing, crushing, dismantling,
shredding, compressing or salvaging discarded machinery, equipment or two or more unlicensed
inoperable vehicles.
“Scrap metal dealer” is any person that operates a business out of a fixed location, and is also either: (a)
engaged in the business of buying and dealing in regulated scrap metal; (b) purchasing, gathering, collecting,
soliciting or procuring regulated scrap metal; or (3) operating, carrying on, conducting or maintaining a
regulated scrap metal yard or place where regulated scrap metal is gathered together and stored or kept for
shipment, sale or transfer.
“Tin” is a metal consisting predominantly of light sheet metal ferrous scrap, including large and small
household appliances, construction siding and construction roofing.
“Vehicle part” is the front clip consisting of the two front fenders, hood, grill and front bumper of an
automobile assembled as one unit; or the rear clip consisting of those body parts behind the rear edge of
the back doors, including both rear quarter panels, the rear window, trunk lid, trunk floor panel and rear
bumper, assembled as one unit; or any other vehicle part.
“Wrecking yard” (auto salvage yard, automobile graveyard) is any area of land, with or without
buildings, upon which two or more motor vehicles of any kind which are inoperable and / or unlicensed
are stored for the purpose of collecting, crushing, dismantling or salvaging vehicles or parts thereof for
recycling or resale.
(Code 1966, § 18-1; Ord. No. 07-10402, § 1, 2-8-10; Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally
DIVISION 2. LICENSE
Sec. 33-37. Annual license required; application.
No person shall engage in the business of operating a junkyard, salvage yard, wrecking yard or
regulated scrap metal yard unless and until such person shall have first obtained an annual license. Any
person desiring to engage in the business of operating a junkyard, salvage yard, wrecking yard or
regulated scrap metal yard shall make application for such license on forms furnished by the city clerk,
which shall contain the following information:
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1. The name and address of applicant, and in the event applicant is a partnership, the names and
addresses of all partners, and in the event the applicant is a corporation or limited liability
company, the names and addresses of all officers of such corporation or company.
2. The exact address and property description of the premises in Salina where the business is to be
carried on, together with a diagram of the premises showing with exactness the location of
abutting roads, property lines, buildings and uses, the boundaries of the area where the operation
will be conducted and the location, materials and design of all buildings to be used in the licensed
business, including structures required hereunder.
3. Such other information as may be required by City staff to determine compliance with city ordinances.
(Code 1966, § 18-12; Ord. No. 07-10402, § 1, 2-8-10; Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12)
Sec. 33-38. Site investigation.
Upon receipt of an application for a license to engage in the business of operating a junkyard, salvage
yard, wrecking yard or regulated scrap metal yard, or to renew an existing license, the city clerk shall
notify the zoning administrator and such license shall be issued only after:
1. The applicant has obtained from the zoning administrator a certificate to the effect that the site
currently being used or proposed to be used as a junkyard, salvage yard, wrecking yard or
regulated scrap metal yard conforms with all zoning requirements.
2. The building official shall have found that any proposed or existing buildings or equipment with
which the business is being or is to be operated conform to the requirements of the building code
and other applicable codes and the requirements of this chapter.
3. The fire marshal shall have found that the proposed or existing premises and equipment conform
to the requirements of the fire code and other applicable codes and the requirements of this
chapter.
(Code 1966, § 18-13; Ord. No. 82-8920, § 1, 8-2-82; Ord. No. 07-10402, § 1, 2-8-10; Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12)
Sec. 33-39. Issuance of license.
If all of the findings required in Section 33-38 are favorable to the applicant, the City Clerk shall, within
thirty (30) days after the filing of the application, notify the applicant that the application has been
approved and that a license to operate a junkyard, salvage yard, wrecking yard or regulated scrap metal
yard in the city shall be issued upon payment of the prescribed license fee. If any of the findings
provided for in said section are unfavorable to the applicant, the city clerk shall, within thirty (30) days
after the filing of the application, notify the applicant that the application is disapproved and that no
license will be issued. Upon request, the city clerk shall furnish the applicant with a brief written
statement of the grounds upon which the application was disapproved.
(Code 1966, § 18-14; Ord. No. 07-10402 § 1, 2-8-10; Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12)
Sec. 33-40. Fees.
Application and license renewal fees shall be paid to the city clerk. All fees shall be as prescribed in
Section 2-2 and the city’s adopted fee resolution.
(Ord. No. 07-10402, § 1, 2-8-10; Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12 )
Sec. 33-41. Transfer, form; term of license.
A license issued under this article shall not be transferred or assigned or used by any person other than
the one to whom it is issued, unless application for such transfer is made to the city clerk.The license
shall not be used in any location other than the one described in the application upon which it was
issued, and shall state on its face the following:
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“This license applies only to the premises indicated herein and authorizes the licensee to operate a
junkyard, salvage yard, wrecking yard or regulated scrap metal yard in a lawful place and manner
only; it is not a substitute for any certificate of occupancy, building permit, or other certificate or
permit that might be required by law of the licensee, and it does not relieve the licensee of the
responsibility to have all such required permits or certificates at all times and comply with all laws
affecting the above described premises.”
Said license shall further state on its face the date of its issuance and the date of its expiration, which
shall be December 31 of the calendar year the license was issued.
(Ord. No. 07-10402, § 1, 2-8-10; Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12)
Sec. 33-42. General operating requirements.
The following regulations shall apply to all junkyard, salvage yard, wrecking yard and regulated scrap
metal yard operations in the city and it shall be unlawful to operate such business in any manner not in
accordance with the terms contained herein:
1. The license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be plainly displayed on the business premises.
2. The junkyard, salvage yard, wrecking yard or regulated scrap metal yard, together with all things
kept therein, shall at times be maintained in a sanitary condition.
3. No space not covered by the license shall be used in a junkyard, salvage yard, wrecking yard or
regulated scrap metal yard.
4. No water shall be allowed to stand in any place on the premises in such manner as to afford a
breeding place for mosquitoes.
5. Weeds and vegetation on the premises, other than trees, shall be kept at a height of not more than 12
inches.
6. No garbage or other waste liable to give off a foul odor or attract vermin shall be kept on the
premises; nor shall any refuse of any kind be kept on the premises, unless such refuse is
salvageable parts and in use in the license to business.
7. No junk, parts, regulated scrap metal or salvage shall be allowed to rest upon or protrude over any
public street, sidewalk, or curb, or become scattered or blown off the business premises.
8. The premises where the operation is conducted shall be enclosed, except for entrances and exits, by
means of a nontransparent fence, wall or beam of a minimum height of eight (8) feet measured from
ground level. A chain link fence with slats shall not be considered a nontransparent fence for
screening purposes. In lieu of a solid wall or fence, chain link fencing may be installed if used in
conjunction with a densely planted vegetative screen. Entrances and exits shall have nontransparent
gates consisting of a minimum of four (4) foot panels with an installed height of five (5) feet
measured from ground level which shall be closed when the business is not in operation. Required
fencing and screening shall be maintained and kept in good repair at all times.
9. No screening fence or wall may be located within a required front yard setback area along a public
street or highway. Galvanized metal or sheet metal panels may not be used in screening fences that
face a public street or highway.
10. No inoperable vehicles or parts thereof or other salvage material shall be displayed or stored
outside the fence enclosure in a required front yard or in any manner designed to attract customers
or the general public from any public street or highway.
11. Vehicle crushing shall be permitted, however, vehicles and other salvage material may be stacked no
higher than the height of the required screening fence if located within twenty-five (25) feet of the
screening fence.
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12. No storage or stacking of vehicles or other salvage materials shall be permitted in required parking
spaces, driving aisles or fire lanes as determined by the fire chief.
13. All driveways and internal driving aisles shall be surfaced with crushed stone, gravel or other all
weather material which the fire marshal determines will support the weight of fire apparatus and
other emergency vehicles. All driving and maneuvering areas shall be properly maintained and
kept free of potholes, weeds, dust, trash and debris.
14. Combustible materials of any kind not necessary or beneficial to the licensed business shall not be
kept on the premises; nor shall the premises be allowed to become a fire hazard.
15. No junkyard, salvage yard, wrecking yard or regulated scrap metal yard operator licensed hereunder, or
the agent or employee of the licensee, shall purchase or receive any vehicles from any person under the
age of eighteen (18) years without the written consent of a parent or guardian of such person. Such
writing shall be held available for inspection by the representative of the city for a period of at least six
(6) months.
16. It shall be unlawful for any person, owner, tenant, or employee, to commit such acts as listed below:
a. Discharge or deposit, upon any pubic or private property, any industrial, chemical, hazardous,
or other regulated waste. All such material shall be disposed of at a state or federally approved
disposal site.
b. Permit crankcase or radiator drainage, vehicle engine wash or other oils, greases, vehicle fuels
or like material to be discharged or deposited on to any area within the city.
c. Discharge into a private sewage facility any industrial or chemical waste that could have a
biotoxic effect upon the facility.
d. Dump grass clippings, leaves, or any debris in to a curb, gutter, storm inlet, storm drain, or
watercourse.
e. Cause a discharge that constitutes a hazard to humans or wildlife, or causes a violation of the
federal Clean Water Act.
17. Any person who commits a prohibited discharge under this section shall be responsible for any cost
incurred in the containment and mitigation of the prohibited discharge. This shall include any cost
incurred by the city, which may include, but is not limited to, chemical analysis, manpower and
equipment.
18. All discharges from vehicle part washing operations shall be trapped and placed in the sanitary sewer
in accordance with city plumbing codes.
19. All facilities covered by this section shall be in compliance with all federal and state stormwater
discharge permitting and management regulations.
20. Floodway boundaries for the property shall be specifically marked with monument or other
permanent structures acceptable to the city for ease in determining on the ground where the floodway
is located.
21. The storage of vehicles, either operable, inoperable, or junked, and vehicle parts and/or the storage of
hazardous materials, hazardous waste, or other regulated chemicals or materials shall be prohibited in
the floodway.
22. No junkyard, salvage yard, wrecking yard or regulated scrap metal yard shall be allowed to become a
nuisance public or private, nor shall any such business premises be operated in such manner as to
become injurious to the health, safety or welfare of the community or of any residents or businesses in
the vicinity.
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23. A person who violates any provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon
conviction, is punishable by a fine of two hundred dollars ($200) for each act of violation and for
each day of violation.
(Ord. No. 07-10402 § 1, 2-8-10; Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12)
Sec. 33-43. Causes for suspension and revocation.
The city manager may place on probationary status, suspend or revoke the license of any junkyard,
salvage yard, wrecking yard or regulated scrap metal yard at any time upon a finding, after a report by
the, zoning administrator, building official, fire marshal or chief of police that:
1. The junkyard, salvage yard, wrecking yard or regulated scrap metal yard licensee or any agent or
officer of such who takes part in the operation of the licensed business is not capable of operating
the licensed business or carrying on the licensed activity in a manner consistent with applicable
laws regarding the public health and safety, or has been convicted of any crime involving moral
turpitude;
2. The junkyard, salvage yard, wrecking yard or regulated scrap metal yard has failed to comply
with the provisions of this chapter of any provisions of the national, state or local laws or
ordinances applicable to the premises, equipment or operation of the licenses business;
3. The licensee has obtained such license through any fraud or misstatement;
4. The licensed business or activity is being conducted in a manner detrimental to the health, safety or
general welfare of the public, or is a nuisance, or is being operated or carried on in any unlawful
manner; or
5. The licensed business or activity is no longer being carried on or operated.
(Ord. No. 07-10402 § 1, 2-8-10; Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12)
Sec. 33-44. Hearing on denial, suspension or revocation of license.
Any person aggrieved by the order of any administrative official authorized to act hereunder denying,
suspending, or revoking a license for a proposed or existing business or activity subject to the provisions
of this chapter, or recommending that a license be placed on probationary status, may file a written
request for a administrative hearing before the city manager within ten (10) days after the issuance of
such order. The city manager shall give notice of the hearing to other persons directly interested in the
order in question. At such hearing, the city manager shall determine whether the denial, suspension or
revocation of the license or probationary status of the licensee was in accordance with the provisions of
this chapter and shall issue a written decision regarding the status of the license. This written decision
shall be filed with the city clerk and served by the city manager upon all parties appearing or represented
at said hearing. The city attorney shall furnish such assistance and advice to the city manager as the city
manager shall request.
(Ord. No. 07-10402 § 1, 2-8-10; Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12)
Sec. 33-45. Appeal.
Any probation, suspension or revocation of a license may be appealed to the board of city commissioners
by filing a notice of appeal with the city clerk’s office within twenty days of the date of the city
manager’s written decision. The appeal shall be heard by the board of city commissioners at their next
regularly scheduled meeting. Any decision of the board of city commissioners shall be subject to appeal
pursuant to applicable state law.
(Ord. No. 07-10402 § 1, 2-8-10; Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12)
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DIVISION 3. REGISTRATION3
Sec. 33-46. Registration, application.
An application for registration for a scrap metal dealer shall be verified and made upon a form furnished by
the city and approved by the attorney general and shall contain:
(a) The name and residence of the applicant;
(b) The length of time that the applicant has resided within the state of Kansas and a list of all residences
outside the state of Kansas during the previous 10 years;
(c) The particular place of business for which a registration is desired;
(d) The name of the owner of the premises upon which the place of business is located; and
(e) The applicant shall disclose any prior convictions within 10 years immediately preceding the date of
making the registration for theft, theft of property lost, mislaid or delivered by mistake, theft of
services, criminal deprivation of property, or any other crime involving possession of stolen property
as defined in article 31 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated.
(f) In addition to the information required in subsection 33-46(e), the applicant shall also disclose any prior
convictions within 10 years immediately preceding the date of making the application for registration
for any federal or local crime or offense similar to those stated in subsection 33-46(e), to include, but
not be limited to, sections 6.1, theft, 6.3, theft of lost or mislaid property, and 6.5, criminal deprivation
of property, and amendments thereto, to the Uniform Public Offense Code for Kansas Cities.
(Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12)
Sec. 33-47. Fees.
Application and license renewal fees shall be paid to the City Clerk. All application fees shall be as prescribed
in Section 2-2 and the city’s adopted fee resolution. Sec. 33-48. Filing of registration.
(Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12)
Sec. 33-48. Filing of registration.
The city clerk shall provide the chief of police written notice of the filing of registration by a scrap metal
dealer within 10 days of registration or renewal.
(Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12)
Sec. 33-49. Issuance of registration, term, transfer.
(a) Upon receipt of the application for registration, the application fee and verifying the information
contained in the registration application that the applicant is qualified; the city clerk shall forward the
application to the governing body or its designee. The governing body or its designee shall accept a
registration for a scrap metal dealer as otherwise provided for herein, from any scrap metal dealer
engaged in business in the city and qualified to file such registration, to purchase regulated scrap metals.
(b) Registrations issued hereunder, unless revoked as herein provided, shall be effective for a period of 10
years.
(c) If an original registration is accepted, the governing body, or its designee, shall grant and issue renewals
thereof upon application for the registration holder, if the registration holder is qualified to receive the
same and the registration has not been revoked as provided by law. The registration fee for such
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renewal, which shall be in addition to the fee provided by section 33-47, shall be as prescribed in Section
2-2 and the city’s adopted fee resolution
(d) No registration or renewal issued hereunder shall be transferable.
(Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12)
Sec. 33-50. Penalty.
Violation of this division is a class A violation and punishable by a fine of not more than $2,500 or
imprisonment in jail for not more than 12 months or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12)
Sec. 33-51. Exception.
This division shall not apply to a business licensed under the provisions of K.S.A. 8-2404, and amendments
thereto, and Division 2 above unless such business buys or recycles regulated scrap metal that are not motor
vehicle components.
(Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12)
Sec. 33-52. Issuance, disqualification.
(a) After examining the information contained in a filing for a scrap metal dealer registration and
determining the registration meets the statutory requirements for such registration, the city manager shall
accept such filing and the scrap metal dealer shall be deemed to be properly registered.
(b) No scrap metal registration shall be accepted for:
(1) A person who is under 18 years of age and whose parents or legal guardians have been convicted
of a felony or other crime which would disqualify a person from registration under this division
and such crime was committed during the time that such parents or legal guardians held a
registration under this division.
(2) A person who, within five years immediately preceding the date of filing, has pled guilty to, been
convicted of, released from incarceration for or released from probation or parole for committing,
attempting to commit, or conspiring to commit a violation of article 37 of chapter 21 of the Kansas
Statutes Annotated, perjury, compounding crime, obstructing legal process or official duty, falsely
reporting a crime, interference with law enforcement, interference with judicial process, or any
crime involving more turpitude under article 38 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statues Annotated.
(3) A person who, within the five years immediately preceding the date of registration, has pled guilty
to, been found guilty of, or entered a diversion agreement for violating the provisions of section 1,
and amendments thereto, KSA 50-6, 109 et seq., and amendment thereto, the laws of another state
comparable to such provisions of laws of any county or city regulating the sale or purchase of
regulated scrap metal three or more times.
(4) A person who within the three years immediately preceding the date of registration held a scrap
metal dealer registration which was revoked, or managed a facility for a scrap metal dealer whose
registration was revoked, or was an employee whose conduct led to or contributed to the revocation
of such registration.
(5) A person who makes a materially false statement on the registration application or has made a
materially false statement on a registration or similar filing within the last three years.
(6) A partnership or limited liability company, unless all members of the partnership or limited liability
company are otherwise qualified to file a registration.
(7) A corporation, if any manager, officer or director thereof, or any stockholder owning in the
aggregate more than 25% of the stock of such corporation, would be ineligible to receive a license
hereunder for any reason.
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(8) A person whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent unless the manager or agent
possesses all of the qualification for registration.
(9) A person whose spouse has been convicted of a felony or other crime which would disqualify a
person from registration under this section and such crime was committed during the time that the
spouse held a registration under this ordinance.
(10) A site proposed to be used as a business location that does not conform with the requirements of
the zoning ordinance and/or the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12)
Sec. 33.53. Suspension, revocation.
(a) The city manager, upon five days notice to the persons holding a registration, may suspend the scrap
metal dealer’s registration for up to 30 days for any one of the following reasons:
(1) The registrant has been convicted of violating any of the provisions of K.S.A. 50-6,109 et seq., and
amendments thereto, or any similar ordinance or code provisions adopted by the city;
(2) The employment or continuation in employment of a person if the registered scrap metal dealer
knows such person has, within the 24 months prior to the notice of suspension or revocation action,
been convicted of violating any of the provisions of K.S.A. 50-6,109 et seq., and amendments
thereto, or the laws of another state comparable to such provisions, or any city ordinance, or
regulations controlling scrap metal sale or purchase in Kansas or any other state; or
(3) Permitting any criminal activity under the Kansas criminal code, or similar ordinance adopted by
the city in or upon the registrant’s place of business.
(b) The city manager may revoke the registration of a scrap metal dealer who has had its registration
suspended three or more times within a 24-month period.
(c) The city manager, upon five days’ notice to the person holding the registration, shall revoke or
suspend the registration for any one of the following reasons:
(1) The registrant has fraudulently registered by knowingly giving materially false information on the
registration form;
(2) The registrant has become ineligible to obtain a registration under this division;
(3) The nonpayment of any registration fees after receiving written notice that such registration fees
are more than 30 days past due; or
(d) Within 20 days after the order of the city manager denying, revoking or suspending any registration,
the registrant may appeal to the board of commissioners. The appeal shall be heard by the board of
commissioners at their next regularly scheduled meeting.
(e) Within 20 days after the order of the board of commissioners denying, revoking or suspending any
registration, the registrant may appeal to the district court and the district court shall proceed to hear
such appeal as though the court had original jurisdiction in the matter. Upon request by the registrant,
the district court may enjoin the revocation or suspension of a registration until final disposition of any
action brought under this ordinance.
(f) Any action brought under this section shall be brought individually against a single registrant’s site and
not against any other scrap metal sites or locations registered by the same individual, company or
business entity.
(Ord. No. 12-10630, § 1, 3-5-12)
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CHAPTER 34. SOLID WASTE1
Art. I. In General, §§ 34-1--34-15
Art. II. Refuse and Sanitation, §§ 34-16--34-50
Art. III. Private Haulers, §§ 34-51--34-80
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 34-51--34-60
Div. 2. License, §§ 34-61--34-80
Art. IV. Soiled Waste Disposal Area, §§ 34-81--34-89
Art. V. Salina/Saline Solid Waste Management Committee, §§ 34-90--34-96
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Secs. 34-1--34-15. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. REFUSE AND SANITATION
Sec. 34-16. Definitions.
For the purpose of this article:
Authorized collector of refuse means any person duly qualified and operating under a license issued by the city
as provided for in this Code or the ordinances of the city, or the licensee's duly authorized agent.
Commercial dwelling means a building or portion thereof designed for or occupied by four (4) or more
families as a residence.
Commercial enterprise means a person engaged in the operation of a commercial enterprise and such
commercial enterprises shall include the following: Boardinghouses, rooming houses, hotels, restaurants,
motels, trailer courts, public buildings, retail stores, schools, churches, hospitals, wholesale houses and all
other users commonly designated as commercial or business.
Dwelling unit shall mean the enclosure, building or portion thereof occupied by one (1) or more persons for
and as living quarters.
Multiple dwellings shall mean a building designed for or occupied by more than one (1) family and less
than four (4) families.
Refuse means all putrescible and nonputrescible solid wastes except body wastes. Refuse includes garbage,
rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, and solid market and industrial wastes.
Single-family dwelling shall mean a building designed for and occupied by one family.
(Code 1966, §§ 31-11, 31-35; Ord. No. 02-10107, § 1, 11-4-02)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 34-17. General duties of occupants.
Every occupant of any dwelling, premises or commercial establishment shall keep his premises in a clean and
sanitary condition and free from any accumulations of refuse, and each occupant of any such premises shall dispose
of all refuse in a clean and sanitary manner in accordance with the minimum requirements set forth in this Code.
(Code 1966, § 31-36)
1 Cross references: Buildings and structural appurtenances, Ch. 8; housing, Ch. 15; health and sanitation, Ch. 17; housing, Ch. 18; mobile homes and
trailers, Ch. 22; nuisances generally, Ch. 24; littering, § 25-57; public utilities, Ch. 31; water and sewers, Ch. 41; franchises, App. B.
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Sec. 34-18. Manner of disposal to be approved.
All refuse collected under the terms of this article shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the city manager.
(Code 1966, § 31-37; Ord. No. 02-10107, § 1, 11-4-02)
Sec. 34-19. Who may collect and dispose of refuse.
All refuse accumulated within the city shall be collected, conveyed and disposed of by an authorized
collector of refuse, the city, or persons authorized to dispose of their own refuse.
(Code 1966, § 31-38)
Sec. 34-20. Frequency of collection.
Any and all refuse shall be collected and removed from all premises at least once every ten (10) days.
(Code 1966, § 31-39; Ord. No. 02-10107, § 1, 11-4-02)
Sec. 34-21. Removal by city if person responsible fails.
Failure of the property owner, his authorized agent, tenant, householder or occupant to cause all refuse
to be removed from any premises and disposed of as provided herein, shall be cause for the city manager
to order the refuse collected and disposed of in accordance with chapter 24.
(Code 1966, § 31-40; Ord. No. 02-10107, § 1, 11-4-02)
Sec. 34-22. Disposal from unoccupied premises.
It shall be the responsibility of the property owner or his authorized agent to cause to be collected and
disposed of all refuse accumulated at or on any unoccupied premises within the corporate limits of the city
not later than seven (7) days following vacation of the premises. Upon failure of the property owner or his
authorized agent to dispose of such refuse within the seven (7) days following vacation of premises, the
city manager shall attempt to notify the property owner or his authorized agent to cause to be collected and
disposed of according to the provisions of this article all refuse accumulated at or on the premises within
forty-eight (48) hours. Inability to contact the property owner or his authorized agent, or failure of the
property owner or his authorized agent to dispose of the accumulated refuse as ordered, shall be cause for
the city manager to order the refuse collected and disposed of in accordance with chapter 24.
(Code 1966, § 31-41; Ord. No. 02-10107, § 1, 11-4-02)
Secs. 34-23, 34-24. Reserved.
Editor's note: Ord. No. 92-9541, § 1, adopted Nov. 2, 1992, repealed § 34-24, which pertained to cleaning of garbage containers and was derived from the
1966 Code, § 31-43. Sec. 34-23 was nonsubstantive.
Sec. 34-25. Storage to be inaccessible to vermin, approved.
Refuse containing food waste or other putrescible material shall be stored so as to be inaccessible to
vermin. All other refuse shall be stored in a manner approved by the city manager.
(Code 1966, § 31-44; Ord. No. 02-10107, § 1, 11-4-02)
Sec. 34-26. Unlawful to store refuse or refuse containers upon public right-of-way.
(a) It shall be unlawful to store refuse or refuse containers upon the public right-of-way; provided however,
this shall not prohibit the temporary storage thereon for collection purposes.
(b) For the purposes of this section, temporary storage shall mean the placing of refuse containers on the
public right-of-way for collection purposes, which will allow the placing of refuse containers on the
public right-of-way the evening prior to the day designated for collection; provided such containers are
removed the evening of the day of collection.
(Ord. No. 80-8816, §§ 1, 2, 10-27-80)
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Sec. 34-27. Adequacy of storage facilities.
Storage facilities shall be adequate for the proper storage of all refuse.
(Code 1966, § 31-45; Ord. No. 01-10107, § 1, 11-4-02)
Sec. 34-28. Cleanliness of storage areas.
Refuse storage areas shall be clean and shall not constitute a nuisance.
(Code 1966, § 31-46; Ord. No. 02-10107, § 1, 11-4-02)
Sec. 34-29. Storage by commercial enterprises.
(a) Refuse storage rooms or enclosures used by commercial enterprises shall be constructed of easily
cleanable, washable materials and shall be vermin proofed. The floors, and the walls up to at least
the level reached by splash or spray, shall be of relatively nonabsorbent materials. Refuse containers
outside the establishment shall be stored either on a concrete slab, or on a rack which is at least
twelve (12) inches above the ground, or in such other manner as shall be approved by the city
manager.
(b) Storage of undrained refuse by commercial enterprises is permissible providing it is stored in
containers and accumulation shall not exceed two (2) days.
(Code 1966, § 31-47; Ord. No. 02-10107, § 1, 11-4-02)
Sec. 34-30. Prevention of spillage from containers.
All containers used for refuse shall be stored, housed, enclosed or secured so as to prevent spillage by
wind or animals. Lids or covers unless permanently attached to container shall be secured to the storage
rack or apparatus, unless containers are stored inside a room.
(Ord. No. 02-10107 § 1, 11-4-02)
Sec. 34-31. Burning refuse.
Refuse shall not be burned at any time except in an incinerator or other appliance constructed
specifically for such purposes and approved by the fire department, and equipped with a flue, chimney,
or smokestack which will carry the smoke and odors therefrom above surrounding rooftops.
(Ord. No. 02-10107 § 1, 11-4-02)
Sec. 34-32. Unusual situations.
In situations which are not contemplated or considered by the terms and conditions of this article, the
city manager shall have the power and the authority to grant special rights and privileges on a temporary
basis for the collection, hauling and disposal of refuse where such special privileges are required in
order to maintain the health and sanitation of the city and its inhabitants or such rights and privilege is
required to avoid the creation of a public nuisance.
(Ord. No. 02-10107 § 1, 11-4-02)
Sec. 34-33. Service charges for refuse collection; rules and regulations.
(a) City refuse collection service shall be available to householders and occupants of residential
premises within the city desiring such service. For the purpose of this article, residential premises
shall include single family, duplex and triplex dwellings.
(b) The board of commissioners shall, by resolution, from time to time as they deem necessary, adopt
such fees as are necessary for the operation of the refuse collection service.
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(c) The city manager shall recommend to the board of commissioners adjustments in such fees as are
necessary to pay the costs of the operation of the refuse collection service.
(d) The city manager shall formulate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to provide for the
operation of the refuse collection service. The rules and regulations shall become effective when
filed with the city clerk.
(Ord. No. 02-10107 § 1, 11-4-02)
Sec. 34-34. Billing for service charges; when due and payable.
The charges required to be paid in section 34-33 shall be billed monthly. The refuse service charge shall
be billed along with the monthly water bill and total bill shall be due and payable upon rendering.
(Ord. No. 02-10107 § 1, 11-4-02)
Sec. 34-35. When bills delinquent; discontinuing service for delinquency.
In general, all refuse service accounts shall be considered delinquent if not paid on or before the date
specified on the monthly billing statement. If not paid within ten (10) days following the date of
delinquency, service shall be discontinued without notice and such discontinuance shall not be construed
to constitute a waiver of the city's right to proceed for the amount of such unpaid bill. In the event of
such discontinuance, service shall not be resumed until the accumulated delinquent fees have been paid.
(Ord. No. 02-10107 § 1, 11-4-02)
Sec. 34-36. Authority to adopt regulations.
The sanitation division is authorized to adopt and promulgate additional rules and regulations as may be
necessary to supplement provisions of this article.
(Ord. No. 02-10107 § 1, 11-4-02)
Secs. 34-37, 34-38. Reserved.
Editor's note: Ord. No. 02-10107, § 1, adopted November 4, 2002, repealed §§ 34-37, 34-38 in their entirety. Formerly said sections pertained to contracts
for service to dwellings and authority to adopt regulations and derived from Code 1966, §§ 31-20, 31-23.
Secs. 34-39--34-50. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. PRIVATE HAULERS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 34-51. Standards for transportation and vehicles.
The following standards and requirements are hereby established as minimum for the sanitary
transportation of refuse:
(1) Vehicles used for the transportation of refuse shall have a hauling body constructed of metal, or
shall have a metal lining on the floor and all sidewalls.
(2) Vehicles shall be provided with a means of covering the refuse to be hauled and of keeping
such refuse securely within the hauling body. The hauling body shall be provided with a tight
metal hood having adequate openings fitted with smoothly operating loading and unloading
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doors, or shall be provided with heavy tarpaulin or other canvas cover fitted with proper eyes,
grommets and tie ropes and hooks whereby the cover can be held securely over the loaded
refuse in a manner acceptable to the city manager.
(3) Vehicles used for carrying refuse shall be cleaned as often as may be necessary to prevent
persistent odors and attraction of flies.
(4) Vehicles used for transporting refuse shall carry a legend or identifying sign on each side. The
legend shall be painted on the vehicle, or be placed on a separate durable plaque which shall be
firmly fixed to the vehicle when used for refuse collection and transportation. Such legend shall
be printed in letters no less than two (2) inches in height and one (1) inch in width, and shall be
clearly legible. Such legend shall include the name of the licensed hauler.
(5) Vehicles shall not be loaded with refuse in a manner which will permit material to fall out, or
blow out of the vehicle.
(6) Containers used for the transportation of refuse shall be constructed and maintained so as to
prevent any spillage or leakage of liquid.
(7) Vehicles used for transporting refuse shall be properly maintained in good operating condition
in order to provide dependable service to subscribers. The vehicle shall be equipped with
adequate safety lights to warn vehicular traffic of refuse trucks stopped for loading.
(Code 1966, § 31-73; Ord. No. 02-10107, § 2, 11-4-02)
Cross references: Traffic and motor vehicles, Ch. 38.
Sec. 34-52. Additional regulations authorized.
The city manager shall make, adopt and publish such rules as may be necessary to make this article
effective and facilitate the systematic collection, handling and disposal of refuse including the authority
to approve variations from vehicle standards and requirements in Section 34-51. Variations may be
approved when alternate means of comparably protecting the public health and safety are proposed by
an authorized collector of refuse.”
(Code 1966, § 31-74; Ord. No. 02-10107, § 2, 11-4-02; Ord. No. 03-10180, § 1, 12-08-03)
Secs. 34-53--34-60. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. LICENSE2
Sec. 34-61. Required; exemptions.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to collect, transport or haul on any streets or alleys in the city or
dispose in any manner any refuse accumulated in the city without first having obtained a refuse
hauler's license as described in this division; provided, this section shall not be construed to apply to
the following:
(1) Any and all governmental agencies;
(2) To persons who collect and transport refuse produced on premises owned and/or occupied by
said persons;
2 Cross references: Licenses generally, Ch. 20.
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(3) Builders or demolition contractors, or other persons engaged in construction or similar
occupations;
(4) To persons engaged in the occupations known as tree trimmers or tree surgeons, agriculture,
arboriculture, horticulture, gardening, lawn care, landscaping, nursery work, or similar
occupations.
(b) Persons who are not required to obtain a license under this division shall comply with all other
sections of this article and such other regulations as are prescribed by the city codes for the
transportation of refuse over and upon the streets and alleys of the city.
(Code 1966, § 31-62; Ord, No. 02-10107, § 3, 11-4-02)
Sec. 34-62. Application; approval.
Each person or firm required by this division to be licensed to collect or remove refuse within the city
shall make application for an annual refuse hauler license with the city clerk.
(Code 1966, § 31-63; Ord. No. 94-9659, § 1, 10-24-94; Ord. No. 97-9787, § 1, 2-17-97; Ord. No. 02-10107, § 3, 11-4-02)
Sec. 34-63. Liability insurance required.
A certificate of insurance shall show that the applicant is covered by an effective public liability
insurance policy issued by a solvent corporation authorized to do business within the state., with limits
of not less than the maximum liability for claims which could be asserted against the city, for any
number of claims arising out of a single occurrence or accident under the Kansas Tort Claims Act, as
amended. Such insurance policy shall not be canceled or terminated until at least twenty (20) days after
a notice of cancellation of the insurance policy is received by the city clerk.
(Code 1966, § 31-64)
Sec. 34-64. Issuance, contents of license.
Each refuse hauler shall be issued a refuse hauler license signed by the city clerk, and issued with the
corporate seal of the city affixed thereto. The license shall recite the number of the license, the name of
the company and the amount paid for such license.
(Code 1966, § 31-65; Ord. No. 97-9787, § 1, 2-17-97)
Sec. 34-65. Fee.
The refuse hauler's license fee under this division shall be as prescribed in section 2-2.
(Code 1966, § 31-66; Ord. No. 97-9787, § 1, 2-17-97; Ord. No. 02-10107, § 3, 11-4-02)
Sec. 34-66. Revocation.
(a) A refuse hauler's license may be revoked or suspended by the city manager for violation of or failure
to comply with any provisions of this article.
(b) A revocation or suspension of refuse hauler's license may be appealed to the board of commissioners
by the licensee filing a notice of appeal with the city clerk, which appeal shall be heard within ten
(10) days after the filing of the notice of appeal by the board of commissioners at their regularly
scheduled meeting.
(Code 1966, § 31-71; Ord. No. 97-9787, § 1, 2-17-97; Ord. No. 02-10107, § 3, 11-4-02)
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Secs. 34-67, 34-68. Reserved.
Editor's note: Ord. No. 02-10107, § 3, adopted November 4, 2002, repealed §§ 34-67 and 34-68 in their entirety. Formerly said sections pertained to
transfer and revocation and derived from Code 1966, §§ 31-72, 31-69 and subsequent amendments.
Secs. 34-69--34-80. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AREA
Sec. 34-81. Establishment.
Section Seven (7), Township Fifteen (15), Range Three (3) West of the 6th P.M. in Saline County,
Kansas, is hereby established as the solid waste disposal area for the city and shall be considered as the
solid waste disposal area as the phrases used in this article.
(Code 1966, § 31-81)
Sec. 34-82. Use restricted.
All persons shall be privileged to use the facilities of the solid waste disposal area upon payment of the
established fees for the depositing or dumping of solid waste originating within the city or the county.
In the interest of assuring the city's ongoing capability for the disposal of solid waste originating in the
city and the county, no person shall use the facilities of the solid waste disposal area for the purpose of
disposing of solid waste originating outside the county without first obtaining a permit from the city.
(Code 1966, § 31-82; Ord. No. 88-9240, § 1, 4-4-88)
Sec. 34-83. Rules and regulations.
All persons or their agents, having the right to use the facilities of the solid waste disposal area as
provided in this article shall abide by and conform with all the rules and regulations which may be
promulgated by the city manager in regard to the operation of the solid waste disposal area and with all
instructions or orders of the persons authorized by the city to supervise dumping operations and with all
signs and notices posted at the area. No person or their agents shall have the right to use the disposal
area except during hours specified by notice posted at the gate or entrance thereof.
(Code 1966, § 31-83; Ord. No. 88-9240, § 2, 4-4-88)
Sec. 34-84. Removal of objects.
No persons or their agents, shall, except by written permission of the city, remove any article or object
which has been deposited or dumped at the solid waste disposal area.
(Code 1966, § 31-84)
Sec. 34-85. Service fees.
(a) The city shall from time to time, by resolution, establish fees for the use of the solid waste disposal
area and the fees shall become effective upon publication of the resolution establishing fees in the
official city paper.
(b) The board of commissioners may temporarily suspend or waive the collection of the service fees
established by the city for the use of the solid waste disposal area.
(Code 1966, §§ 31-85, 31-86; Ord. No. 02-10107, § 4, 11-4-02)
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Sec. 34-86. Permit for disposal of waste originating outside the county--Application.
Application for a permit for disposal of waste originating outside the county shall be made on forms made
available in the office of the city clerk. The application shall specify the following:
(1) The specific source of the waste material.
(2) The specific nature of the waste material.
(3) The estimated volume and frequency of dumping.
(4) The name, address and telephone number of the individual or firm requesting the permit.
(Ord. No. 88-9240, § 3, 4-4-88)
Sec. 34-87. Same--Approval.
The city manager is hereby authorized to grant any permit application after determining that:
(1) Processing the nature and volume of the proposed waste material will not have an adverse financial
impact on operation of the city's solid waste disposal area;
(2) The nature of the proposed waste material will not have an adverse environmental impact on the city's
solid waste disposal area; and
(3) The nature and volume of the proposed waste material will not have an adverse affect upon the
capability of the city's solid waste disposal area to accommodate the future solid waste disposal needs of
the city and county.
(Ord. No. 88-9240, § 4, 4-4-88)
Sec. 34-88. Same--Terms.
The city clerk's office shall issue the permit to the applicant upon approval by the city manager and upon
payment of the established permit fee necessary to offset the administrative expense of processing the
permit application. The permit shall be for a period not to exceed five (5) years and shall be limited to
the source, nature, volume, and frequency of use shown on the permit. Any deviation from the stated
volume and frequency of dumping shall require reapplication for possible reissuance of a revised permit
based upon review under the criteria outlined in section 34-87. Any deviation from the source or nature
shown on the permit shall result in forfeiture of the permit.
(Ord. No. 88-9240, § 5, 4-4-88)
Sec. 34-89. Same--Nontransferable; presentation and payment of use fees.
The permit shall not be transferable by the original permit holder to any other person or firm without
prior approval by the city. The permit must be presented at the solid waste disposal area on each
occasion of its use pursuant to the permit. The permit holder shall pay the standard fees established for
use of the solid waste disposal area.
(Ord. No. 88-9240, § 6, 4-4-88)
ARTICLE V. SALINA/SALINE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Sec. 34-90. Created.
There is hereby created the Salina/Saline County Solid Waste Management Committee (hereinafter
referred to as "the committee").
(Ord. No. 96-9751, § 1, 7-22-96)
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Sec. 34-91. Purpose.
The purpose of the committee shall be:
To provide for a solid waste management system plan to serve the residents of cities and
unincorporated areas within the county. K.S.A. 65-3405(c);
To review the solid waste management plan at least annually and provide any recommendations for
revisions of the plan to the city commission, for submittal to the Kansas Department of Health and
Environment;
To hold a public hearing at least every five (5) years on the plan and future goals of solid waste
management in Saline County.
(Ord. No. 96-9751, § 1, 7-22-96)
Sec. 34-92. Membership.
In accordance with K.S.A. 64-3405, the membership of the committee shall include a total of thirteen
(13) members, as follows:
(a) Five (5) residents of the City of Salina, nominated by the mayor of the City of Salina and
appointed by the governing body of the City of Salina, representing the City of Salina as
a city of the first class located in Saline County.
(b) One (1) resident of the unincorporated area of Saline County, nominated by the board of
Saline County commissioners and appointed by the governing body of the City of Salina,
representing the unincorporated areas of Saline County.
(c) One (1) resident of any of the cities of the third class located within Saline County
(Assaria, Brookville, Gypsum, New Cambria, and Smolan), nominated by a majority of
the mayors of those cities and appointed by the governing body of the City of Salina,
representing the cities of the third class located in Saline County.
(d) Six (6) residents of Saline County at-large, including four (4) nominated by the mayor of
the City of Salina and two (2) nominated by the board of Saline County commissioners,
and all appointed by the governing body of the City of Salina.
Elected officials and employees of either Saline County or any city located within Saline County shall
neither be nominated nor appointed to the committee.
(Ord. No. 96-9751, § 1, 7-22-96; Ord. 03-10153, § 1, 7-14-03)
Sec. 34-93. Appointment and term.
Those persons first appointed as members of the board shall be appointed for the following terms:
(1) Three (3) city appointees for terms of three (3) years.
(2) Two (2) city of Salina appointees for terms of four (4) years.
(3) One (1) county unincorporated appointee for a term of four (4) years.
(4) One (1) city of the third class appointee for a term of four (4) years.
(5) Four (4) city nominated city at-large appointees for terms of three (3) years.
(6) Two (2) county nominated at-large appointees for a term of three (3) years.
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Upon expiration of the term of each first appointed committee member, subsequent terms for all
members shall be for a period of three (3) years. Committee members can be appointed and reappointed
for up to three full consecutive terms. Any member having served three full consecutive terms shall
qualify for reappointment one year following expiration of the preceding consecutive terms. Any
vacancy occurring among the membership shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
(Ord. No. 96-9751, § 1, 7-22-96; Ord. No. 03-10153, § 1, 7-14-03)
Sec. 34-94. Compensation.
The members of the committee shall serve without compensation.
(Ord. No. 96-9751, § 1, 7-22-96)
Sec. 34-95. Officers.
The committee shall elect from its membership a committee chair and vice chair for terms of one (1)
year. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the committee. The vice chair shall act as chair at
meetings of the committee in the absence of the committee chair.
(Ord. No. 96-9751, § 1, 7-22-96)
Sec. 34-96. Quorum.
A simple majority of those persons on the committee at any given time shall constitute a quorum for the
purpose of conducting the committee’s business.
(Ord. No. 96-9751, § 1, 7-22-96; Ord. No. 03-10153, § 1, 7-14-03)
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CHAPTER 35. STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES1
Art. I. In General, §§ 35-1--35-20
Art. II. Bench Marks, §§ 35-21--35-35
Art. III. Obstructions and Encroachments, §§ 35-36--35-60
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 35-36--35-50
Div. 2. Obstructing Visibility at Intersections, §§ 35-51--35-60
Art. IV. Moving Buildings, §§ 35-61--35-100
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 35-61--35-80
Div. 2. Permit, §§ 35-81--35-100
Art. V. Numbering Buildings, §§ 35-101--35-120
Art. VI. Driveways and Sidewalks, §§ 35-121--35-175
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 35-121--35-150
Div. 2. Permit, §§ 35-151--35-175
Art. VII. Service Pipes and Sewers Ahead of Paving, §§ 35-176--35-200
Art. VIII. Excavations, §§ 35-201--35-230
Art. IX. Railroad Crossings, §§ 35-231--35-250
Art. X. Snow and Ice on Sidewalks, §§ 35-251--35-255
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 35-1. Ramps or runways prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to place or use, or to permit, cause or allow to be placed or used any
ramp or runway attached to the curb on or along any public street or thoroughfare in the city and which
projects into any such street or thoroughfare and onto the pavement thereof, the ramp or runway herein
referred to being such as is commonly used for the purpose of driving automobiles or other vehicles over
the curb when no driveway entrance is cut into the curb.
(Code 1966, § 32-2)
Sec. 35-2. Salt water prohibited on pavement.
It shall be unlawful for any person to pour, dump, place or throw, or to cause to be poured, thrown,
placed or dumped, into or upon the sidewalk, pavement or gutter in any street, alley or other public
highway or thoroughfare in the city, or in any such place that the same will run or drain into or upon any
such sidewalk, pavement or gutter, any salt water, salt or ice and salt, or salty solution, substance or
liquid. Any person either acting for himself or as the agent, representative, employee or member, officer
or manager of any such person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor.
(Code 1966, § 32-3)
1 Cross references: Any ordinance dedicating, establishing, opening, reopening, naming, renaming, widening, narrowing or vacating a street, boulevard,
avenue, alley, or other public way, including rights-of-way saved from repeal, § 1-5(5); any ordinance establishing or changing the grade of any street,
avenue, boulevard or other public way saved from repeal, § 1-5(6); airport, Ch. 4; consumption of alcoholic liquor in public places, § 5-24; consuming cereal
malt beverages in public streets, § 5-68; buildings and structural appurtenances, Ch. 8; cemeteries, Ch. 9; fire prohibited on streets, § 14-78; sale of gasoline
on streets and sidewalks, § 14-79; library, Ch. 19; curfew for minors, § 21-16 et seq.; mobile homes and trailers, Ch. 22; parks and recreation, Ch. 27;
planning; Ch. 29; public utilities, Ch. 31; subdivision regulations, Ch. 36; traffic and motor vehicles, Ch. 38; trees and shrubs, Ch. 39; vehicles for hire, Ch.
40; water and sewers, Ch. 41; zoning regulations, Ch. 42.
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Sec. 35-3. Driving rod or stake through pavement.
It shall be unlawful for any person at any time for any purpose whatever, to drive any rod or stake
through any pavement on any street, alley or other public ground in the city without first obtaining the
written permit of the city engineer to do so.
(Code 1966, § 32-8)
Sec. 35-4. Removing, interfering with barricades, warning devices.
It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, displace, take away or in any manner interfere or meddle
with any barricade, barrier, obstruction, railing, light or other warning signal placed by the city, or any
agent thereof or by any person acting under the authority or with the consent of the city, for the purpose
of protecting any pavement, sidewalk or other public improvement in the course of construction in the
city.
(Code 1966, § 32-9)
Sec. 35-5. Using sidewalk or paving protected by barriers, warning devices.
It shall be unlawful for any person to walk upon or use any sidewalk or to use or operate any kind of
vehicle upon and over any pavement in the course of construction in the city when the same shall be
protected against such use by means of barriers, barricades, obstructions, lights or other warning signals
placed there by the city or by persons acting with authority and consent of the city, for the purpose of
protecting such unfinished pavement, sidewalk or other public work against damage until its completion.
(Code 1966, § 32-10)
Sec. 35-6. Permits required for certain construction in, under streets, sidewalks.
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct in any street or in or under any sidewalk in the city any
bulkheads, cellar or basement ways, areaways, railings or stairways, or excavations for any of the same
without first securing from the board of commissioners a permit for the same which shall in each case
state specifically the terms and conditions under which such permit is issued and the manner in which
and the conditions under which the same shall be maintained.
(Code 1966, § 32-11)
Sec. 35-7. Protection of stairways, areaways.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use or maintain in any street or in or under any sidewalk in the city
any cellar or basement way, areaway or stairway, unless the same shall be protected by an iron railing on
all exposed sides thereof which shall consist of at least two (2) rails, the top one of which shall be at
least thirty-nine (39) inches above the street level and the other rail one-half that height from the street
level. In the case of stairways leading into any such cellar or basement way or areaway, the head of such
stairway shall be protected by an iron gate comprised of at least two (2) rails of the same height from the
street as herein specified for other railings, which shall open outward from such cellar or basement way
or areaway, and shall be so constructed that the same shall at all times be securely latched so that the
same cannot be opened by a person walking into or against the same from the outside thereof, and such
gate shall be constructed that it shall at all times be kept closed except when in actual use.
(Code 1966, § 32-12)
Secs. 35-8--35-20. Reserved.
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ARTICLE II. BENCH MARKS
Sec. 35-21. Bench marks established.
The bench marks heretofore established in the city by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey and
placed upon certain established buildings and at other places in the city, as hereinafter set forth, are
hereby established as the official bench marks to be used in ascertaining and fixing the elevations and
grades of the streets and alleys in the city, the location of said established bench marks and their
elevations above sea level, as fixed by said survey being as follows, to wit:
At Salina, 0.9 mile north along Santa Fe Avenue from the crossing of the Union Pacific
Railroad, directly across Otis Avenue from the southeast corner of the grounds of the St.
John's Military School, 277.3 feet east of the east concrete curb of the north end of Santa
Fe Avenue, 34.0 feet west of the center of North Fifth Street, 33.0 feet south of the center
of Otis Avenue, 11.2 feet east southeast of a fire hydrant, set in a concrete post about flush
with the top of the ground. A bench mark disk stamped M 167 1934.....................................1217.196 feet
At Salina, along the west side of the block occupied by the old Saline County Court House,
along the east side of Tenth Street and about midway between Elm Street and Park Street,
in the north wall of the brick boiler house, 4.0 feet west of the northeast corner of and 2.5
feet east of the east side of the north entrance door, 3.2 feet above the top of a concrete
walk, set vertically in the north wall of the building. A bench mark disk stamped Q 167
1934.........................................................................................................................................1229.397 feet.
At Salina, 4.0 miles south along the Union Pacific Railroad from the station at Salina, at a
road crossing, 3 poles south of milepost 4, 143 feet south of the center line of Magnolia
Road, 74 feet west of the west rail, 44.5 feet west of a fence, 2.6 feet north of a witness
post, set in the top of a concrete post which projects 0.5 foot above the ground, directly
beneath the center of a power line tower. A bench mark disk stamped B 292 1952..............1238.734 feet.
(Code 1966, § 32-23)
Secs. 35-22--35-35. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 35-36. Prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct or encroach upon any sidewalk, street, avenue, alley or
other public property.
(Code 1966, § 32-37)
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Sec. 35-37. Notice and removal.
Wherever any obstruction may be found upon any sidewalk, street, avenue, alley or in other public
places in the city, it shall be the duty of the chief of police immediately to notify the owner or occupier
of the premises fronting thereon or the person placing the same thereon to remove the same without
delay, and upon failure so to do, the chief of police shall have the obstruction removed at the expense of
the owner or occupiers of the property and such expenses, if not paid, shall be a valid claim in favor of
the city against such persons.
(Code 1966, § 32-38)
Sec. 35-38. Temporary while receiving, shipping merchandise.
Persons occupying premises fronting thereon may have such temporary use of the streets and sidewalks
as shall be actually necessary in receiving and shipping merchandise.
(Code 1966, § 32-39)
Sec. 35-39. In the course of building construction.
Any person erecting buildings in the city may, for the time occupied in their erection and while it is
necessary to do so, occupy a reasonable portion of the streets and sidewalks in front of the same for
receiving and delivering materials, but in no case shall he obstruct the gutters so as to prevent the
passage of water therein, and when it shall be necessary in any such case for the owner of the property to
take up and remove the sidewalk, he shall, at the time of so taking up and removing, construct a
temporary sidewalk not less than three (3) feet wide for the public travel and convenience; and in case of
open basements or other excavations, the owner or occupier of the property upon which the same are
situated or the person in charge of the excavation shall provide the same with sufficient guards to protect
against accidents.
(Code 1966, § 32-40)
Sec. 35-40. Use of public property for aesthetic purposes by abutting property owners.
The board of commissioners may grant a permit to any person to use a portion of any sidewalk, street,
avenue, alley or other public property abutting upon their property for aesthetic purposes
notwithstanding the provisions of section 35-36. Application for such permit shall be made to the city
clerk and shall be referred by him to the board of commissioners. The application for such permit shall
be accompanied by a detailed plan and specifications for the proposed project. If the board of
commissioners, on consideration of the application, finds that the proposed project will be beneficial to
the appearance of the city and in accordance with any comprehensively planned development program
for the area, and will not interfere with the use of the sidewalks, street, avenue or alley for the public
purpose for which it was intended, the board of commissioners may grant a permit to the applicant for
such purpose on such terms, conditions and restrictions as it deems in the public interest; provided
however, that any permit granted hereunder shall be subject to revocation by the board of commissioners
in the event that the property is required for public purposes or if the abutting property owners fail or
neglect to use the same for the purposes for which the permit was granted or fail or neglect to maintain
the same in a good state of repair and in that event, then the abutting property owner shall be required to
remove any improvements made under the permit.
(Code 1966, § 32-41)
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Sec. 35-40.1. Use of air space above the alleyways within Business Improvement District No. 1.
In the event any owner of property abutting an alleyway within the boundaries of Salina Business
Improvement District Number 1 requests a permit to use a portion of the air space above the alley for
improvements to the property, the zoning administrator may grant such a permit following review and
recommendation by the Salina Business Improvement District Number 1 design review board.
Authorized improvements shall consist of awnings, canopies, marquees and signs. The application for
such permit shall be made in conjunction with the building permit application for the improvements.
Minimum requirements for consideration for a permit shall be that:
(1) The proposed improvements extend over the alleyway no more than one-half the width of the
alleyway.
(2) The proposed improvement may be approved only if it is a minimum of eight (8) feet above the
highest grade elevation of the alleyway. In addition, any proposed improvement to be located in
an alleyway maintained by the city with mechanized street sweeping equipment shall be
approved only if it is determined by the director of general services that the physical presence
of the proposed improvement will not inhibit the use of such equipment.
(3) The property owner execute an agreement acknowledging responsibility for all ongoing
maintenance necessary to keep the improvements in a good state of repair and appearance.
(4) The property owner execute an agreement to hold the city harmless and to indemnify the city
for any loss, cost or damage caused by such use and to procure and maintain public liability
insurance covering the improvements for limits of not less than the maximum liability for
claims which could be asserted against the city for any number of claims arising out of a single
occurrence or accident under the Kansas Tort Claims Act, as it now exists or may hereafter be
amended.
(5) The property owner execute an agreement acknowledging that the permit shall be subject to
revocation by the board of commissioners if the property is required for public purposes or if
the property owner fails to comply with any condition of the permit and that in either such
event the improvements shall be immediately removed without compensation.
(6) The property owner execute an agreement acknowledging that in the event of an imminent
threat to public health or safety, the city manager may direct the immediate removal of the
improvement without compensation.
(Ord. No. 88-9248, § 1, 4-25-88)
Sec. 35-40.2. Use of public sidewalk in C-4 Central Business District for business hours placement
of moveable signs and outdoor furniture.
In the event any owner of a building constructed without setback from an abutting public sidewalk or
arcade in the C-4 Central Business District requests a permit for use by the owner or the owner's tenant
for the abutting sidewalk or arcade for business hours placement of either a moveable sign or outdoor
furniture, the city manager's designee may grant such a permit following review and recommendation by
the Salina Business Improvement District Number 1 Design Review Board based upon administrative
guidelines approved by the city manager. A moveable sign for which a permit is obtained pursuant to
this section shall be exempt from any other sign permit requirements.
(Ord. No. 99-9931, § 1, 6-14-99)
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Sec. 35-41. Wires in streets--Prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person, except electric light, telephone, telegraph and cable television
companies, or other persons who shall have or may hereafter secure a franchise or license so to do, to
construct, place or maintain any wires in, over or across any of the public streets or alleys or other public
thoroughfares or public places in the city.
(Code 1966, § 32-42)
Sec. 35-42. Same--Duty to remove; declared nuisance; abatement.
Any wires constructed, placed or maintained contrary to the provisions of the preceding section shall be
removed by the person responsible therefor at the direction of the electrical inspector of the city. If such
wires are not so removed, they shall be deemed to constitute a public nuisance and may be abated as
other public nuisances are abated, at the cost of such person, and in addition to such remedy by
abatement, the electrical inspector shall have authority to take down and remove any such wires at any
time at the cost of such person.
(Code 1966, § 32-43)
Sec. 35-43. Newsracks.
The placing of newsracks shall be allowed upon sidewalks or other public property by permit issued by
the city clerk. The city manager is authorized to adopt administrative regulations regarding the issuance
of such permits based upon public safety and public property maintenance concerns. The term
"newsrack" shall include any device for holding and dispensing multiple copies of any newspaper
publication for free or for a charge.
(Ord. No. 90-9405, § 1, 8-27-90)
Secs. 35-44--35-50. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS
Sec. 35-51. Prohibited.
In all areas on public or private property at any corner formed by intersecting public streets or public
streets intersecting with private driveways, it shall be unlawful to install, set out or maintain or to allow
the installation, setting out or maintenance of any sign, fence, hedge, shrubbery, natural growth or other
obstruction to view, or the parking of any vehicle within that triangle formed as hereby described, such
areas to be herein referred to as the clear sight zone.
(1) In uncontrolled intersections, the triangle is formed by the curblines (or the shoulder of the road
where no gutter exists) of the intersecting streets drawn from the apex of the intersecting
curblines back a distance of sixty (60) feet with a line drawn between such points.
(2) At intersections controlled only by yield signs, a clear sight zone consists of two (2) triangles at
each approach, one (1) on each side of any vehicle approaching the intersection. The triangle to
the left of the approaching vehicle is calculated by utilizing table 1, which table appears at the
end of this section.
(3) At intersections controlled only by stop signs, a clear sight zone consists of two (2) triangles at
each approach, one (1) on each side of any vehicle approaching the intersection. The triangle to
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the left of the approaching vehicle is calculated by utilizing table 2, which table appears at the
end of this section.
(4) At intersections controlled only by full signalization or four-way stop signs, the clear sight zone
consists of a triangle formed by the curblines (or the shoulder of the road where no gutter
exists) of the intersecting streets drawn from the apex of the intersecting curblines back a
distance of fourteen (14) feet with a line drawn between such points.
(5) At intersections formed by public alleys and streets, the clear sight zone consists of two (2)
triangles at each approach, one (1) on either side of the intersecting alley. The legs of these
triangles are formed by the intersection of the curbline of the street (or the shoulder of the road
where no gutter exists) and the centerline of the alley. These triangles are formed by measuring
along the curbline (or shoulder) of the street from the center of the alley eighty (80) feet to the
left and sixty-five (65) feet to the right and connecting each of these points to a point which is
determined by measuring along the centerline of the alley back a distance of twenty (20) feet
from the curbline (or shoulder) of the street.
(6) At intersections formed by private driveways normally accessible to the public and public
streets, clear sight zones will be determined utilizing the standards set forth for intersections
controlled only by stop signs above.
If on-site conditions exist which have not been adequately anticipated by the adoption of these
regulations, the situation will be reviewed by specific appropriate regulations will be determined by the
city engineer.
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Sec. 35-52. Exceptions.
The provisions of section 35-51 shall not apply to permanent buildings; public utilities poles; equipment
required for traffic control; hedges trimmed to a height of less than three (3) feet; trees, the limbs of
which are at all times kept trimmed of limbs and sucker growth on the trunk to a height of at least eight
(8) feet or the limbs of which overhang the public street and are at all times kept trimmed of sucker
growth to a height of at least thirteen (13) feet; plant species not planted in the form of a hedge, which
are so planted and trimmed as to leave at all times a clear and unobstructed cross view; fences not
exceeding four (4) feet in height, provided that the ratio of the solid portion of the fence to the open shall
not exceed twenty-five (25) percent; supporting members appurtenant to permanent buildings existing
on June 25, 1965; official warning signs or signals; places where the contour of the ground is such that
there can be no cross visibility or signs mounted ten (10) feet or more above the ground whose supports
do not constitute an obstruction; and noncommercial signs constructed parallel with the base line which,
in the opinion of the police department, do not obstruct the clear sight zone. All heights herein
mentioned shall be measured from the gutter grade at the apex of the clear sight zone triangle.
(Code 1966, §§ 32-56, 36-505(2); Ord. No. 90-9374, §§ 2, 3, 4-2-90)
Sec. 35-53. Preexisting violations not excepted.
No obstruction to cross visibility shall be determined to be an exception from the application of this
division because of its being in existence on June 21, 1965, unless expressly exempted by the terms of
this division.
(Code 1966, §§ 32-57, 36-505(3))
Sec. 35-54. Notice, removal by property owner.
When in the opinion of the police department an obstruction to visibility exists as prohibited herein, it
shall be the duty of the department to give notice in writing to the property owner or owners complained
against, providing that the notice shall specify in what manner a traffic hazard has been alleged to exist.
Such notice shall direct the removal by the property owner or owners of such structures, trees or other
obstructions which constitute said traffic hazard. Such property owner or owners shall be allowed ten
(10) days in which to comply with the order, except obstructions of a temporary nature which shall be
removed on notice.
(Code 1966, §§ 32-58, 36-505(4))
Sec. 35-55. Removal by city.
If within ten (10) days after the service of such notice, either by mailing or by personal delivery, the
owner or owners of the lot or parcel of land have failed, refused, or neglected to remove such
obstructions, then the city shall cause to be removed such obstructions on the lot or pieces of land of said
owner, and the cost of such removal shall be assessed and charged against the lot or parcel of ground on
which the obstruction was located and the city clerk shall at the time of certifying other city taxes,
extend the same on the tax rolls of the county against the lot or parcel of ground and it shall be collected
by the county treasurer and paid to the city as other taxes are collected and paid.
(Code 1966, §§ 32-59, 36-505(5))
Secs. 35-56--35-60. Reserved.
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ARTICLE IV. MOVING BUILDINGS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 35-61. Notice to building official required.
The applicant for a moving permit shall give the building official twenty-four (24) hours' notice in
writing or in person before moving the building on any city street, which shall entitle the applicant to
use the streets of the city for such moving operations during one calendar day.
(Code 1966, § 32-78)
Sec. 35-62. Height of building.
The over-all height of a building, when loaded up for moving, shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet, as
determined by the building official.
(Code 1966, § 32-79)
Sec. 35-63. Removal of wires.
Any person desiring to move any house or other building on, over or across any street, avenueError!
Bookmark not defined., alley or other public thoroughfare, across or along which any telegraph,
telephone, electric light or fire alarm wires, coaxial cable, railroad signal light power lines or other types
of wires or cables have been erected and maintained with the knowledge, permission and consent of the
city, shall give to the person owning or in charge of such wires at least twenty-four (24) hours' written
notice of the time and place, when and where it may be necessary to cut or remove such wires to permit
the moving of such house or other building and shall deposit in advance with such person the estimated
cost of cutting, removing and replacing such wires. The owner or person in charge of such wires shall,
within a reasonable time after the hour mentioned in such notice, remove the wires for a sufficient length
of time to permit such moving, and the entire cost and expense of removing, cutting and replacing of the
wires, including the time spent by the employees of the owner of such wires in going to and from such
place, so as to permit the moving of any such house or other building, shall be paid by the person
making such request; provided, however, that if by the terms of any existing franchise or ordinance, any
person has been given the right to maintain wires on, along or across any street or public thoroughfare in
the city at a distance of not less than sixteen (16) feet from the ground, then the person owning such
wires shall not be required to remove and replace the same without charge unless such wires shall be
less than sixteen (16) feet above the surface of street.
(Code 1966, § 32-80)
Sec. 35-64. Moving on certain streets prohibited; special permits.
It shall be unlawful for any person to move any house or other building into, along, through, upon or
across Santa Fe Avenue, Fifth Street and Seventh Street between the south line of Elm Street and the
south line of Walnut Street, or into, through, along, upon or across Ash Street, Iron Avenue or Walnut
Street between the east line of Fourth Street and the west line of Ninth Street, except that for the moving
of any house or other building across the Smoky Hill River or across or along any of such streets, a
special permit may be granted by the city manager.
(Code 1966, § 32-81)
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Sec. 35-65. Precautions required when building left in street at any time.
If any house or other building being moved shall be left standing in any street at night or at any other
time, while no work is being done in connection with the moving thereof, the person doing such moving
shall place at each end of the block a warning sign of such size and method of construction as may be
approved by the building official, which shall, however, leave space at either side of such sign for the
passing of traffic, for the purpose of notifying users of such street that the same is blocked and
impassable, and any such sign shall be sufficiently lighted at night so as to make it plainly visible to all
approaching the same and the person so moving any such house or building at the close of work on each
day notify the fire chief of the exact location of any such house or other building in any street, avenue,
alley or other public thoroughfare in the city.
(Code 1966, § 32-82)
Sec. 35-66. Precautions required when left in street at night.
It shall be unlawful for any person to permit any house or other building being moved to stand in or
upon any street, avenue, alley or any other public thoroughfare in the city between the hour of sunset
and the hour of sunrise without placing and maintaining between such hours, in a conspicuous position
on the house or other building, at least three (3) red lights or flashing lights or lanterns on each side of
such house from which direction any traffic may approach, and without placing and maintaining
between such house, upon any and all apparatus or equipment used in connection with such house
moving, and remaining in any such street and thoroughfare, a sufficient number of red lights or flashing
lights or lanterns so as to make the same visible to all approaching traffic.
(Code 1966, § 32-83)
Sec. 35-67. Extending over curb line.
No house or other building shall be moved over, through, on or across any street, avenue, alley or other
public thoroughfare in the city, where any part of such house or building extends over either curb line of
such street, alley or public thoroughfare, except in the block from which or into which the house is to be
moved.
(Code 1966, § 32-84)
Sec. 35-68. Planking required; exception.
No house or other building shall be moved over or along any paved street in the city unless planking not
less than two (2) inches in thickness, of a width equal to the full width of the rollers on which the
building is moved, shall be laid under all rollers; provided, that where any such house or building has a
total floor area on all floors intended for living or business purposes of one thousand two hundred fifty
(1,250) square feet or less, the person moving the same, with the consent and written permission of the
city engineer, on a showing made to such engineer that such house or building can be moved without
planking without injury to the paving on any street, omit such planking on any such street or such part
thereof as may be described in such permit; provided further, that a permit to omit such planking, or the
use of planking where required and used, shall not relieve the person moving any such house or other
building or the surety on his bond, from liability for any damage which may be done to any pavement
over or along which such house or building may be moved.
(Code 1966, § 32-85)
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Sec. 35-69. Trimming of trees.
No tree or any branch, limb or part thereof shall be broken, cut off or removed by any person for the purpose of moving
any house or building, except under the direction and supervision of the building official or of a person duly authorized
by him, and in such manner and way and with such treatment of the tree thereafter as may be approved by the building
official. Any person so breaking or removing any tree or part thereof as herein provided for or who shall direct or
request such breaking, cutting or removing, or who may be responsible therefor, shall pay the expense of such
supervision and the expense of any employees of the building official or the city in and about such supervision or in the
cutting or treatment of such tree; provided, that this section shall not be deemed to permit the cutting or trimming of
any tree contrary to the provisions of the laws of the state. nor to relieve any such person of any liability on account of
any such laws of the state; provided further, that for the purpose of this section, the building official or his employees
or other employees of the city, shall, when engaged in the cutting, trimming or removing of any tree or part thereof for
the purpose of permitting any house or building to be moved, or when engaged in any manner in trimming or cutting
any tree or part thereof at the direction or request of any such person, be deemed to be the agent and representative of
the person on whose behalf such cutting or trimming as provided for by the permit for moving such house or building;
and such person shall be responsible for the acts of the building official or any other such employees in connection with
the cutting, trimming or destruction of any such tree or parts thereof.
(Code 1966, § 32-86)
Cross references: Trees and shrubs generally, Ch. 39.
Sec. 35-70. Leaving building standing more than one hour.
No building shall be stopped and left standing for a longer period than one hour except between the hours of 5:00
p.m. of one day and 8:00 a.m. of the succeeding day.
(Code 1966, § 32-87)
Sec. 35-71. Crossing railroad tracks.
No house or building moving permit shall be issued without the mover having first obtained from any railroad
whose tracks are to be crossed a written statement indicating that the railroad and the mover have agreed upon the
time that the tracks are to be crossed by the house or building being moved so that the time of crossing will be
coordinated with all existing train schedules. This written statement must be filed with the city clerk before the
house or building moving permit shall be issued by the city clerk. The mover shall notify the railroad whose
tracks are to be crossed of the intended date and hour of crossing within forty-eight (48) hours of that time. The
railroad shall advise the movers of its schedules and execute the consent and deliver the same to the mover within
not less than twenty-four (24) hours following notification of the railroad by the mover.
(Code 1966, § 32-88)
Sec. 35-72. Violations.
Any person, either as an individual or as the officer, agent, representative, employee or member of any firm or
corporation, and whether as the owner or as the representative of such owner of the house being or to be moved,
or whether as the contractor for the moving of any such house, who shall violate any of the provisions of this
article, or who shall order, direct, authorize or permit the violation of any of the provisions of this article shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, that each and every violation of any provisions of this article shall be
deemed a separate offense and that each separate day's violation of the provisions of this article shall be deemed a
separate offense; provided further, that the person making the application for the permit provided for in this
article, whether as an individual or as an agent, employee or representative of any firm or corporation, shall be
deemed to have authorized and shall be responsible for any violation of this article by any other person in any
way connected with the moving of such house or building, but nothing herein contained shall be considered as
relieving any other person from responsibility of any violation of the terms of this article of which such person
may be found guilty.
(Code 1966, § 32-89)
Secs. 35-73--35-80. Reserved.
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DIVISION 2. PERMIT
Sec. 35-81. Required.
No person either as an individual or as the agent, employee, officer, representative or member of any
firm or corporation, shall move any frame house or other building, or any part thereof, from one place to
another within the city, and through, over, on or across any street, avenue, alley or other public
thoroughfare within the city without first making application for and securing a permit so to do from the
city clerk as provided in this division.
(Code 1966, § 32-70)
Sec. 35-82. Application.
The application for a moving permit shall contain a description of the building, its location, the location
to which it is to be moved and the proposed route.
(Code 1966, § 32-71)
Sec. 35-83. Approval of application by building official.
Before any application for a moving permit is filed, it shall be referred to the building official of the city,
who shall inspect any such house or building described in such application, and if the floor area does not
exceed two thousand (2,000) square feet, and if in his opinion, such house or building is in a proper and
fit condition to be moved to the destination designated by the applicant, and that after such moving it
will remain in a proper and fit condition for the use intended, he shall endorse his certificate of approval
upon the application.
(Code 1966, § 32-72)
Sec. 35-84. Approval of route by fire chief, city engineer.
If the application for a moving permit is approved by the building official, he shall submit the same to
the fire chief and the city engineer for their approval of the route over which such building is to be
moved. Such approval shall be noted on the application; and if the route is rejected, the fire chief or city
engineer shall note thereon a route which is satisfactory to them.
(Code 1966, § 32-73)
Sec. 35-85. Fees.
(a) For a moving permit to move any frame house or other building or any part thereof through, over, on
or across any street, avenue, alley or other public thoroughfare within the city, the applicant shall
pay to the city at the time such application is filed an initial fee as prescribed in section 2-2.
(b) If the moving operations are not completed within one calendar day, the applicant shall pay to the
city for use of its streets an additional fee in the amount of the initial fee for each calendar day or any
part thereof, for which the city streets are used in such moving operations.
(Code 1966, §§ 32-74, 32-75)
Sec. 35-86. Bond required.
Before the issuance of any permit by the city clerk, the applicant therefor shall file with the city clerk a
bond in the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) conditioned that the applicant shall and will carry
out and perform all of the duties imposed upon him by the provisions of this article, and that such
applicant will indemnify and save harmless the city and all other persons from and against all damages
and injury caused by such moving and from and against all claims for injury or damage whatsoever
suffered or claimed to have been suffered on account of the moving of any such house or building or on
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account of the omission or commission of any act in connection therewith, and indemnifying the city
and the public and any and all persons against any injury, damage or loss suffered by them or caused by
reason of the moving or resulting therefrom or from the violation of any of the terms of this article. Such
bond shall be approved as to form by the city attorney and as to the sufficiency of the sureties by the city
manager. Any individual who is damaged by reason of such moving may file suit directly against the
surety named in such bond. One bond may be filed by any person to cover any and all moving of houses
or buildings by such person during the period of such bond. Any surety may cancel any such bond as to
future liability by giving ten (10) days' notice in writing of such cancellation to the city clerk, to take
effect at the expiration of said ten (10) days, and after the giving of such notice, no permit shall be
issued to the principal in such bond until he shall file another bond as required by this section.
(Code 1966, § 32-77)
Sec. 35-87. Issuance, duration.
When an application for a moving permit is filed, with the certificate of the building official, fire chief,
and city engineer, noted thereon, the city clerk shall issue the permit, which permit shall be valid for
sixty (60) days from the date of issuance.
(Code 1966, § 32-76)
Secs. 35-88--35-100. Reserved.
ARTICLE V. NUMBERING BUILDINGS
Sec. 35-101. Compliance required; exception.
All the business buildings and dwellings situated within the corporate limits of the city shall be
numbered in the manner and according to the plan specified in article V of chapter 35 of the Salina
Code; provided, however, that the business buildings and dwellings which have been using addresses
and numbers not in strict conformance with the provisions of section V of chapter 35 of the Salina Code
on the effective date of this section need not comply with said numbering system.
(Code 1966, § 32-100; Ord. No. 84-9056, § 1, 12-17-84)
Sec. 35-102. Starting points.
The initial or starting lines for building numbers shall be Santa Fe Avenue and Iron Avenue, numbering
north and south from Iron Avenue and east and west from Santa Fe Avenue, and allowing one hundred
(100) numbers to each block. All short and angling streets shall take the nearest parallel corresponding
block number. The city engineer is hereby authorized to make exceptions, but as consistent with the
numbering system provided as possible, for odd arrangements of streets.
(Code 1966, § 32-101)
Sec. 35-103. Even and odd numbers.
Beginning at the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and Iron Avenue, even numbers shall be assigned to
the right-hand side of the streets and odd numbers to the left-hand side of the streets. The assignment of
address numbers shall be the responsibility of the city engineer.
(Code 1966, § 32-102)
Sec. 35-104. Size of figures.
The figures used for numbering buildings shall not be less than two and one-half (2 1/2) inches high and
shall be a color that contrasts with the building background for increased visibility.
(Code 1966, § 32-103; Ord. No. 90-9412, § 1, 10-15-90)
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Sec. 35-105. Assignment of numbers.
It shall be the duty of the city engineer to see that all buildings which may hereafter be erected, or
changed in the fronts of buildings already erected, shall be supplied with the number or numbers to
which they shall be entitled under this article by the owners thereof and in all such cases the figures shall
correspond with the plan or system and specifications herein contained. The building official shall state
the street number of the building on the building permit for a new building.
(Code 1966, § 32-104)
Sec. 35-106. Duty to display numbers.
All business buildings or dwellings situated within the corporate limits of the city shall display the
number assigned to that building on the front of the building.
(Code of 1966, § 32-105; Ord. No. 90-9412, § 2, 10-15-90)
Sec. 35-107. Curb marking license or permit required.
No person shall paint, apply or otherwise mark letters, numbers, or other graphics on a street, curb,
public sidewalk, or other public improvement located in the public right-of-way (collectively referred to
as "curb marking") without first applying for and obtaining a license or permit issued by the city clerk.
Any person engaged in performing curb marking for other property owners, whether compensated or
not, shall first obtain a curb marking license in accordance with Chapter 20. Any person performing curb
marking in relation to his or her own property shall first obtain a curb marking permit.
(Ord. No. 96-9768, § 1, 11-4-96)
Sec. 35-108. Specifications.
The city manager is authorized and directed to establish requirements for the curb marking license and
curb marking permit, including, but not limited to, specifications relating to color, size, and public
purpose. It shall be unlawful to fail to obtain a curb marking license or permit when required or fail to
comply with the requirements established pursuant to this section.
(Ord. No. 96-9768, § 1, 11-4-96)
Sec. 35-109. Public disclaimer.
Any advertisements or solicitations by a curb marking license holder shall include the statement that:
"This is not a city government, fire or police department program. Our firm is licensed by the City of
Salina to perform curb marking, but the city neither requires this type of curb marking, nor endorses any
particular curb marking service".
(Ord. No. 96-9768, § 1, 11-4-96)
Sec. 35-110. Fees.
The application for a curb marking license shall be accompanied by the necessary license fee set forth in
section 2-2 of this Code. No fee shall be required for a curb marking permit.
(Ord. No. 96-9768, § 1, 11-4-96)
Secs. 35-111--35-120. Reserved.
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ARTICLE VI. DRIVEWAYS AND SIDEWALKS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 35-121. Definitions.
The following works and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings respectively
ascribed to them:
(1) Contractor means a person who is licensed by the city to perform concrete construction within
the public right-of-way.
(2) Corner means the point of intersection of the property lines of a corner lot where two (2) streets
intersect.
(3) Curb parking space means a length of curb equal to twenty-two (22) feet where an automobile
or other vehicle can park.
(4) Curb return means that portion of a curb next to a driveway approach which includes the radius
of curvature or the ramp-type lug on commercial or industrial type pavements and which
connects the driveway approach to the street curb.
(5) Driveway means a place on private property for the operation of automobiles and other
vehicles.
(6) Driveway approach means an area, construction or facility between the roadway of a public
street and private property. For clarification, a driveway approach must provide access to
something definite on private property such as a parking area, a driveway or a door at least
seven (7) feet wide intended and used for the entrance of vehicles.
(7) Outside sidewalk line means a line parallel to the property line lying along the edge of the
sidewalk nearest the street roadway or curb; or, where no sidewalk exists, a line in the street
right-of-way parallel to and six (6) feet from the line of the private property.
(8) Parcel of land means a lot or lots, or tract officially registered under one ownership.
(Code 1966, § 32-116)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 35-122. Supervision of work; rules; regulations authorized.
All work done under a permit issued in compliance with this article shall be under the direction and
supervision of the city engineer, who is hereby authorized to make the necessary rules, regulations and
specifications with respect to materials for and method of construction of such driveway approaches or
sidewalks. Such rules, regulations and specifications shall be kept on file in the office of the city
engineer and the city clerk at all times.
(Code 1966, § 32-131)
Sec. 35-123. Reserved.
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Sec. 35-124. Plans and specifications adopted; filing; amendments.
The plans and specifications for sidewalks, driveway approaches, curbing and guttering and other
concrete work in the streets and designated "Specifications for Concrete Work", are hereby adopted by
reference. Copies shall be kept on file in the offices of the city clerk and the city engineer.
(Code 1966, § 32-217)
Sec. 35-125. Compliance with plans and specifications.
All sidewalks, driveway approaches, curbing and guttering constructed, reconstructed or rebuilt in any
of the streets or public grounds of the city shall be constructed of concrete in accordance with plans and
specifications as to material and methods of construction to be furnished by the city engineer.
(Code 1966, § 32-205)
Sec. 35-126. Maintenance required; removal and reconstruction.
Every driveway approach and recessed parking area shall be maintained and kept in a safe condition by
the owner of the property served thereby, and any such driveway approach which shall not be so
maintained and kept or which shall interfere with or obstruct the drainage carried by such street or the
use of the street for the purpose of travel shall be repaired to conform with the specifications of this
article and the rules, regulations and specifications of the city engineer or be removed.
The city engineer, or city clerk, after giving thirty (30) days' notice to the owner or his or her agent of
the necessity therefor and failure of the property owner to perform said improvements may make all
necessary repairs at any time. An account of the cost thereof shall be kept and reported to the governing
body.
The city shall, by ordinance, levy a special assessment against the lot or piece of land so repaired for the
cost of repairs, and if the abutting property owner does not pay the assessment within thirty (30) days,
upon the city clerk mailing to the owner or his or her agent, if known, a printed or written notice of the
amount of such repairs, the full amount shall be certified by the city clerk to the county clerk to be put
on the tax rolls for collection like other taxes.
(Code 1966, § 32-133; Ord. No. 85-9106, § 1, 10-28-85)
Sec. 35-127. Compliance with article required.
In addition to the rules, regulations and specifications promulgated by the city engineer with respect to
driveway approaches or sidewalks, the following requirements shall be complied with in the work done
under the provisions of this article.
(Code 1966, § 32-141)
Sec. 35-128. Approaches to be paved.
All driveway approaches shall be paved.
(Code 1966, § 32-142)
Sec. 35-129. Where driveway approaches prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter or extend, or permit to cause to be constructed,
altered or extended, any driveway approach which can be used only as a parking space or area between
the curb and private property.
(Code 1966, § 32-129)
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Sec. 35-130. Reserved.
Sec. 35-131. Location of driveway approach.
No portion of a driveway approach, including the curb return, shall be constructed within six and one-
half (6 1/2) feet of a corner.
(Code 1966, § 32-159)
Sec. 35-132. Width of driveway approaches.
No driveway approach shall be less than eight (8) feet nor more than thirty (30) feet in width at the
outside walk line; provided, that the city engineer shall be empowered to grant special exceptions to the
above and foregoing limitations. The granting or denial of such special consent by the city engineer shall
be predicated upon the calculated additional hazard to the general public as a consequence of allowing
such exception in each particular case.
(Code 1966, § 32-156)
Sec. 35-133. Distance between driveway approaches.
There shall be not less than one curb parking space between any two (2) driveway approaches located on
any parcel of land.
(Code 1966, § 32-157)
Sec. 35-134. Location of sidewalks.
(a) Sidewalks shall be property line sidewalks or curb sidewalks.
(b) A property line sidewalk is one whose inside edge is one (1) foot from the adjacent property line; or,
in business districts, at the property line.
(c) A curb sidewalk is one abutting the curb or curbline.
(d) When a sidewalk exists on one side of a street between two (2) adjacent streets that cross or intersect
it or in the case of a dead-end street, from the last street to the end of the dead-end street, all new
sidewalk construction shall be located to conform with the existing sidewalk location.
(Code 1966, § 32-218)
Sec. 35-135. Protection of public; nonliability of city.
The owner and contractor shall protect the public from injury and/or damage during the construction of
driveway approaches or sidewalks and it is herein stipulated as an essential condition of the issuance of
a permit that the city shall not be liable for damage which may arise from the prosecution of the work.
(Code 1966, § 32-145)
Sec. 35-136. Exemption for contractors with city.
This article shall not apply to any person doing or performing any work of the nature herein described
for the city under a contract with such city and for which regular performance, maintenance and
statutory bonds are required by the city and furnished by the contractor for the specific work covered by
any such contract.
(Code 1966, § 32-204)
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Sec. 35-137. Procedure for sidewalks generally.
(1) General Procedure. The procedure for the construction, reconstruction and repair of sidewalks shall
be as provided by Article 18 of Chapter 12 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and according to
requirements specified by ordinance; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting
the use of Article 6a, Chapter 12, Kansas Statutes Annotated.
(2) Condemnation and Reconstruction Authority. The authority of the governing body provided for in
Article 18 of Chapter 12 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated to determine when a sidewalk becomes
inadequate or unsafe to travel requiring condemnation and reconstruction is hereby delegated to the
city manager. Whether a sidewalk is inadequate or unsafe to travel shall be determined by the city
manager in accordance with the standards adopted by the governing body by resolution. Such
standards shall be kept on file in the offices of the city clerk and the city engineer.
(3) Condemnation and Reconstruction Notice. Upon a finding by the city manager that a sidewalk is
inadequate or unsafe to travel requiring condemnation and reconstruction, the city manager shall
provide notice to the abutting owner pursuant to the notice requirements in K.S.A. 12-1805. If the
sidewalk is not constructed by the abutting owner within the time specified, the city manager shall
cause the work to be done by contract or by City staff.
(4) Appeals.
(a) Any abutting owner that receives a notice that a sidewalk is inadequate or unsafe to travel
requiring condemnation and reconstruction shall have the right to appeal such finding to the
board of city commissioners within fourteen (14) days after the notice of the finding has been
mailed to the abutting owner.
(b) An appeal to board of city commissioners shall be taken by filing with the city clerk a written
statement setting forth the grounds for the appeal.
(c) A hearing shall be set not later than ten (10) working days from the date of receipt of the
appellant's written statement.
(d) Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given to the appellant by certified mail or by
personal service.
(e) The decision of the board of city commissioners on the appeal shall be final and binding on all
parties concerned.
(Code 1966, § 32-206; Ord. No. 09-10494, § 1, 4-6-09)
Sec. 35-138. Procedure for sidewalks on petition of property ownersError! Bookmark not defined..
(a) Whenever a petition signed by persons owning not less than fifty (50) percent of the real estate
abutting the proposed sidewalk construction paying for the construction of a sidewalk or sidewalks
in the area proposed, is filed with the city clerk, the board of commissioners may, in its discretion,
by resolution, order such sidewalk or sidewalks constructed.
(b) The cost of all sidewalks constructed under the provisions of this section shall be assessed to the
property abutting on such sidewalks.
(c) When a sidewalk or sidewalks has or have been constructed and where special assessments must be
levied for the expense thereof, the board of commissioners shall, as soon as the cost is ascertained,
levy an assessment against the lots or pieces of land chargeable therefore, by ordinance, and the
property owner shall have thirty (30) days after the publication of the ordinance within which to
make full payment of the assessment. The city clerk shall mail a notice not less than fifteen (15) days
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prior to the end of the thirty (30) days to the owner of the property as shown on the records of the
office of the register of deeds, but failure of the owner to receive notice shall not affect the validity
of the assessment. The board of commissioners may issue bonds in the manner provided in the
general bond law to finance the unpaid balance of any such special assessments.
(d) The assessment for construction of such sidewalks shall be levied as provided for in K.S.A. 12-1811,
12-1812 and 12-1814; provided, that temporary notes may be issued during the construction of such
sidewalks and before the issuance of sidewalk bonds.
(Code 1966, § 32-207)
Sec. 35-139. Notice of completion of work; inspection; disapproval and correction; license
revocation.
The contractor shall notify the city engineer of the completion of any work for which a permit has been
issued hereunder. If the city engineer shall, upon inspection of any such completed work, find that such
work has not been done in conformity with the plans and specifications for such work, the city engineer
shall have the authority to order any changes in such work which may, in his opinion, be necessary, or
may order the same removed and reconstructed. If any contractor shall fail to comply with any order of
the city engineer in connection with any such work, the city engineer may issue an order revoking the
license of such contractor, which order may, on application of the contractor filed with the city clerk
within ten (10) days from the date of such order, be reviewed and approved or set aside by the board of
commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 32-219)
Sec. 35-140. Violations.
Any person, whether acting for himself or as the agent, representative, employee, officer or member of
any corporation or copartnership, who shall construct, reconstruct or rebuild any of the work mentioned
in this article in violation of the provisions hereof or contrary to the plans and specifications for such
work as provided for herein or who shall do any such work without securing a permit thereof as herein
required, or who, when required by this article, shall do any such work without securing the license and
filing the bond or bonds required by this article, or who shall otherwise violate any of the provisions of
this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Code 1966, § 32-220)
Secs. 35-141--35-150. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. PERMIT
Sec. 35-151. Required.
No sidewalks, driveway approaches, curbing, guttering or any other concrete work in any street or
public grounds in the city shall be constructed, reconstructed or rebuilt until a permit therefor shall have
been issued by the city engineer, and shall be on such form as may be prescribed by the city, and any
such plans and specifications referred to in this article shall be deemed to be a part of any such permit.
(Code 1966, § 32-117, 32-215; Ord. No. 96-9757, § 8-26-96)
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Sec. 35-152. Fee.
The fee for issuance of a permit under this division shall be as prescribed in section 2.2.
(Code 1966, § 32-215)
Sec. 35-153. Contents of form.
The permit form shall contain information showing:
(1) Type of construction;
(2) The dimensions of the proposed driveway approach or proposed sidewalk;
(3) The location of the driveway approach or sidewalk by lot and block number as well as by street
and house number;
(4) Such other information as may be required by the city engineer.
(Code 1966, § 32-119)
Sec. 35-154. Who must obtain permits.
The permit shall be obtained by the contractor or by the contractor's duly authorized agent desiring to
construct the driveway approach or sidewalk.
(Code 1966, § 32-120; Ord. No. 96-9757, § 1, 8-26-96)
Sec. 35-155. Issuance.
Permits hereunder shall be issued by the city engineer if the city engineer has determined that the
contractor has complied with the terms of this article and such rules, regulations and specifications of
the city engineer as shall be on file in the office of the city engineer and in the office of the city clerk.
(Code 1966, § 32-121; Ord. No. 96-9757, § 1, 8-26-96)
Sec. 35-156. License, security prerequisite to permit.
No permit required by section 35-151 shall be issued to any person from whom a license and security is
required until such license shall be issued and such security filed and approved.
(Code 1966, § 32-216; Ord. No. 96-9757, § 1, 8-26-96)
Sec. 35-157. Licensing.
No person shall engage in the work of constructing, reconstructing or rebuilding sidewalks, driveways,
curbing, guttering or other concrete work in the streets, alleys or other public grounds in the city unless
such person has been validly registered with the city as outline in Article XVII of Chapter 8.
(Code 1966, §§ 32-208, 32-209; Ord. No. 01-10064, § 3, 11-19-01)
Cross references: Licenses generally, Ch. 20.
Sec. 35-158. Security required.
Before a permit shall be issued by the city engineer, the registrant shall file with the city clerk's office a
corporate surety bond as outlined in Article XVII of Chapter 8.
(Code 1966, §§ 32-125--32-127, 32-213, 32-214; Ord. No. 96-9757, § 1, 8-26-96; Ord. No. 01-10064, § 3, 11-19-01)
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Sec. 35-159. Term.
The driveway approach or sidewalk shall be completed within one hundred twenty (120) days after the
date of issuance of a permit hereunder.
(Code 1966, § 32-124)
Sec. 35-160. Revocation.
(a) All permits granted for the use of public property under the terms of this division shall be revocable
at the will of the board of commissioners.
(b) A permit issued under the provisions of this division may be revoked by the city engineer at any time
he is satisfied that the work is not being performed according to the provisions thereof.
(Code 1966, §§ 32-122, 32-123)
Secs. 35-161--35-175. Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. SERVICE PIPES AND SEWERS AHEAD OF PAVING
Sec. 35-176. Duty to lay.
It shall be the duty of the owner or owners of any lot or lots within the corporate limits of the city to
construct and lay water service pipes, gas service pipes and sewers to the back of the curb abutting such
lot or lots whenever ordered so to do by order, resolution or ordinance of the board of commissioners
made in conformity to law; provided, that such water service pipes, gas service pipes and sewers shall
not, by said board of commissioners, be ordered constructed or laid under the provisions of this article
except in regard to property abutting upon streets upon which paving has been ordered; provided further,
that the board of commissioners shall not order the laying or construction of more than one water service
pipe, one gas service pipe or one sewer for each lot or fractional parts thereof along and abutting said
paving, nor shall any service pipes or sewers be so ordered in any streets within the city where the mains
for the same are not laid.
(Code 1966, § 32-231)
State law references: Authority to require, K.S.A.12-832.
Sec. 35-177. Notice by city required.
The board of commissioners shall give notice of any order to construct water service pipes, gas service
pipes or sewers by publishing an order to such effect for three (3) consecutive days in the official city
paper.
(Code 1966, § 32-232)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 12-833.
Sec. 35-178. Laying by city; assessment of costs.
If the owner or owners of a lot or lots ordered to lay and construct pipes or sewers hereunder shall refuse
or neglect to lay down or construct such water service pipes, gas service pipes or sewers within thirty
(30) days from and after the last publication of such order, then the board of commissioners shall
proceed to construct or cause to be constructed and laid such water service pipes, gas service pipes or
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sewers in accordance with the provisions of law and the cost thereof shall be assessed against the lot or
fractional parts thereof for which such service pipes or sewers are laid.
(Code 1966, § 32-233)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 12-833.
Sec. 35-179. Certification, collection of assessments.
Assessments under this article shall be certified by the city clerk to the county clerk to be collected
according to law in the same manner as paving assessments are collected.
(Code 1966, § 32-234)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 12-833.
Sec. 35-180. Construction after expiration of deadline.
After the expiration of the time designated in an order for the construction of service pipes or sewers
hereunder, then the owner or owners shall not construct or cause the same to be constructed, without
first having written authority therefor from the board of commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 32-235)
Sec. 35-181. Compliance with ordinances, specifications.
The laying and construction of all service pipes and sewers as hereinbefore provided for shall be in
accordance with all city ordinances regulating the same and shall be in accordance with the plans,
specifications and requirements as provided for by ordinance or direction of the board of commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 32-236)
Secs. 35-182--35-200. Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. EXCAVATIONS
Sec. 35-201. Permit required.
No person shall make any excavation in any street, alley or other public ground in the city for any
purpose whatsoever, except excavations required for work under contract with the city for which usual
performance and maintenance bonds are required, until he shall first secure from the city engineer a
permit to make such excavation.
(Code 1966, § 32-247)
Sec. 35-202. Bond required; amount, terms.
No permit required by this article shall be granted until there shall be filed with the city clerk a bond to
be given by the applicant as principal with good and sufficient sureties approved by the city manager, in
the principal sum of not less than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), running to the city as obligee for the
benefit of the city and any other person who may be injured by any violation of the conditions thereof,
such bond to be conditioned for the faithful performance by the principal thereof of all work which may
be done by him within the period covered by the bond under any permit which may be granted to him
under the provisions of this article for the making of any excavation in any street, alley or other public
grounds in the city, and that all work done thereunder shall be done in strict conformity with all
ordinances of the city relating to such work and in accordance with the plans and specifications of the
city engineer relating thereto, and that the principal in such bond will indemnify and save harmless the
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city and all other persons against all costs, damages and injuries sustained by the city or by any other
person whomsoever, by reason of the carelessness or neglect of the principal of said bond or his agents,
servants, employees or representatives, either on account of their failure to comply with the provisions
of this Code or the ordinances of the city relating to such work or with the rules and regulations adopted
pursuant thereto or with any of the plans and specifications governing the performance thereof, or
otherwise.
(Code 1966, § 32-250)
Sec. 35-203. Cancellation of bond.
No bond required by this article given by any person shall be cancelled nor shall the surety thereon be
relieved from further liability under any such bond until he shall file with the city clerk a notice in
writing at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the cancellation thereof, of the intention of the surety of
its cancellation of liability under such bond and after the filing of such notice with the city clerk, no
further permit shall be granted to the principal in any such bond so cancelled until a new bond shall have
been filed and approved; provided, that no cancellation of any bond shall affect the liability of the
principal or surety thereupon on any work done pursuant to any permit issued prior to the receipt of the
notice of such cancellation.
(Code 1966, § 32-251)
Sec. 35-204. Filling, repair to be done by city.
The filling and tamping of all excavations and the repair of all pavements over any such excavation shall
be done by the street department on order of the city engineer and in accordance with the specifications
for such work prepared by the city engineer.
(Code 1966, § 32-253)
Sec. 35-205. Procedure for refilling, charging costs.
Upon notification by the city engineer that any excavation is to be refilled, the superintendent of streets
shall, within twenty-four (24) hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, take charge of
such excavation and shall refill the same and make all necessary paving repairs all in accordance with
the plans and specifications of the city engineer, and shall certify to the city clerk the quantities of filling
and paving repairs required; and the total charges as calculated from such quantities and the schedule of
charges shall be charged against the person obtaining the permit for the excavation, and such person
shall pay the amount due thereon to the city clerk immediately on demand.
(Code 1966, § 32-254)
Sec. 35-206. Special provisions for public service corporations.
The city engineer may permit any public service corporation to furnish labor and materials and refill
excavations and repair pavements, but the permit required by this article shall be required in all cases
and all such work shall be done strictly in accordance with the plans and specifications of the city
engineer as herein provided for.
(Code 1966, § 32-255)
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Sec. 35-207. Notice required when excavation ready for refilling; order to street department.
The party to whom any permit is issued under this article shall notify the city engineer when such party
is ready for the excavation to be refilled. The city engineer shall note thereon the time of receipt of such
notice and shall immediately order the street department to refill the excavation.
(Code 1966, § 32-256)
Sec. 35-208. Street department to assume jurisdiction; maintenance of barriers, etc.
The street department shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the notice required above, exclusive of
Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, take charge of such excavations and shall thereafter maintain the
necessary barriers, barricades and lanterns until the refilling and repaving is completed and ready to
open to traffic.
(Code 1966, § 32-257)
Sec. 35-209. Responsibility of permittee for barriers, etc.
The party to whom the permit is issued hereunder shall maintain all barriers, barricades and lanterns and
shall be responsible for all damages or injuries arising from or incidental to such excavation until the
same has been taken charge of by the street department as provided for above or until the expiration of
twenty-four (24) hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, after the city engineer has
received notice that the excavation is ready for refilling, and after the expiration of said twenty-four (24)
hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, from the receipt of notice by the city
engineer, the party making such excavation under any such permit shall not be liable in connection with
any injuries which may be sustained in connection with such excavation except such as may result from
defective work done by such person in connection with such excavation, or the actual negligence of such
party.
(Code 1966, § 32-258)
Sec. 35-210. Safety precautions required; liability of permittee.
Every person to whom any permit is issued, as hereinbefore provided, shall enclose all excavations
which he or they may make in the public streets, avenues or alleys with sufficient barriers and danger
signals at all times, and must maintain sufficient warning lights at night, and must take all the necessary
precautions to guard the public against all accidents from the beginning of the work to the completion of
the same, and shall only make such excavations on condition that he is or they are liable for all damages
that may result from the necessary prosecution against the city in consequence of any accident or
accidents to persons, animals, vehicles, conduits or property of any kind, and such person, persons,
company or corporation shall also be liable to the city on their bond for the same. Trenches or ditches in
depth of six (6) feet or more, and in all trenches and ditches made in treacherous soil, or near buildings,
the sides of said trenches or ditches shall be so braced as to prevent caving or injury to the adjoining
premises; and the party excavating and his bondsmen shall be liable to said city for all damages arising
by reason of neglect or carelessness in this respect.
(Code 1966, § 32-259)
Sec. 35-211. Disposition of money received.
All money received by the city to pay the cost of refilling excavations and repairing pavements shall be
credited to the fund maintaining the street department.
(Code 1966, § 32-260)
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Sec. 35-212. Condition of restored surface.
All paving, curbing, guttering or macadamizing shall be replaced and renewed in as perfect and
substantial condition as before being disturbed.
(Code 1966, § 32-263)
Sec. 35-213. Qualifications of workmen.
All such paving, curbing, guttering and macadamizing shall be done by men who are experienced in
such work and fully qualified to do the same in a proper and substantial manner.
(Code 1966, § 32-264)
Sec. 35-214. Duty to keep part of street or sidewalk available for use.
If possible, all parties making excavations under the provisions of this article in any of the streets,
avenues, alleys or sidewalks of said city shall, at all times, be required to keep open in said streets,
avenues, alleys and sidewalks good, sufficient, secure and unobstructed passageways for the safe
passage of all vehicles and pedestrians.
(Code 1966, § 32-265)
Sec. 35-215. Plans, specifications.
The city engineer shall, from time to time, prepare standard plans and specifications for the making of
excavations in the streets, alleys and other public grounds of the city and for the making of pavement
cuts and for refilling and tamping the same and for repairing pavements, and shall be filed in the office
of the city clerk and the city engineer, and it shall be a condition of any permit issued under this article
that the person receiving the same shall comply in all respects with all such standard plans and
specifications.
(Code 1966, § 32-266)
Sec. 35-216. Obedience to city engineer.
Any directions that may be given, either in writing or orally, by the city engineer, or any person
entrusted with the supervision of such work, to any person engaged in making or refilling any
excavation shall be immediately obeyed; and the violation of such directions, or the failure to perform
the same, shall be deemed a misdemeanor.
(Code 1966, § 32-267)
Sec. 35-217. Violations.
It shall be unlawful for any person to make or attempt to make any excavation or refill the same, or do or
attempt to do any other act in violation of the provisions of this article, or for any person to remove or
attempt to remove from the site of the excavation or work any of the barricades, danger signals or lights
required by the provisions of this article.
(Code 1966, § 32-268)
Secs. 35-218--35-230. Reserved.
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ARTICLE IX. RAILROAD CROSSINGS2
Sec. 35-231. Duty to construct; manner of construction.
It shall be the duty of every company owning, managing or operating any railroad within the limits of
the city which crosses any street, alley or highway or which traverses any such street, alley, or highway
within the city, to construct and keep in repair substantial and suitable crossings at each intersection of
such railroad with such streets, alleys or highways, such crossings to be constructed in accordance with
the plans and specifications as approved by the office of the city engineer. The company shall first file
with the city clerk plans and specifications for the construction of such crossings, and obtain from the
city manager permission to construct such crossings in accordance therewith.
(Code 1966, § 32-279)
Sec. 35-232. Waiver of construction requirements.
The city manager may waive the provisions of section 35-231 by written waiver as to any crossing
which it is unnecessary to construct and maintain in accordance herewith on account of light traffic over
such crossing, and a written waiver from the city manager as to any such crossing shall be good until
such time as such waiver is revoked by the city manager or the board of commissioners, which may be
done at any time. The city manager shall file with the city clerk a copy of all such waivers, and the city
clerk shall keep them on file until they are revoked.
(Code 1966, § 32-280)
Secs. 35-233--35-250. Reserved.
ARTICLE X. SNOW AND ICE ON S
Sec. 35-251. Declared nuisance.
All snow and ice remaining upon any sidewalks abutting on any lot, tract or piece of land twelve (12)
hours after the snow has fallen or ice has accumulated are hereby declared to be a nuisance.
(Code 1966, § 32-302)
Cross references: Nuisances generally, Ch. 24.
Sec. 35-252. Duty to remove.
It is hereby made the duty of the owner, occupant or person in charge of any lot or piece of land abutting
on any sidewalk to remove all snow and ice fallen or accumulated upon the sidewalk within twelve (12)
hours after such snow has fallen or ice has accumulated.
(Code 1966, § 32-303)
2 Cross references: Trains and railroads, § 38-116 et seq.
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Sec. 35-253. Failure to remove.
It shall be unlawful for any owner, occupant or person in charge of any lot, tract or piece of land
abutting on any sidewalk to fail to remove from such sidewalk any snow or ice within twelve (12) hours
after the snow has fallen or ice has accumulated upon the sidewalks.
(Code 1966, § 32-304)
Sec. 35-254. Removal by city and assessment of costs.
The city manager is hereby authorized and empowered to cause the removal of snow and ice constituting
a nuisance and to keep a true account of the cost of such removal and to report the cost as to each lot,
tract or piece of land to the board of commissioners, and the board of commissioners shall pass an
ordinance assessing the cost of such removal to the abutting lot, tract or piece of land, and such
assessment shall be certified by the city clerk to the county clerk to be collected and paid over to the city
in the same manner as other special assessments or taxes are collected and paid over to the city.
(Code 1966, § 32-305)
Sec. 35-255. Exception; snow accumulations from street snow removal.
The provisions of this article requiring removal of snow and ice from sidewalks, by the owner, occupant
or person in charge of any lot, tract, or piece of land abutting on any sidewalk, shall not apply to any
snow or ice accumulated on the sidewalk as the result of the city's efforts in removing snow from city
streets.
(Ord. No. 88-9254, § 1, 6-13-88)
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CHAPTER 36. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS1
Art. I. In General, §§ 36-1--36-25
Art. II. Application Procedure and Approval Process, §§ 36-26--36-70
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 36-26--36-35
Div. 2. Preliminary Plat, §§ 36-36--36-50
Div. 3. Final Plat, §§ 36-51--36-58
Div. 4. Lot Split Regulations, §§ 36-59--36-70
Art. III. Requirements for Improvements, Reservations and Design, §§ 36-71--36-90
Art. IV. Specifications for Documents to Be Submitted, §§ 36-91, 36-92
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 36-1. Title.
This chapter shall hereafter be known, cited and referred to as the "Subdivision Regulations of the City
of Salina, Kansas."
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(1.1), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-2. Definitions.
(a) For the purposes of this chapter certain numbers, abbreviations and words used herein shall be used,
interpreted and defined as set forth in this section. Any word or phrase which is defined in this
section, or elsewhere in this chapter shall have the meaning as so defined whenever the word or
phrase is used in this chapter, unless such definition is expressly limited in its meaning or scope.
(b) Unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary:
(1) The word "shall" is always mandatory and the word "may" is always permissive.
(2) The words "used" or "occupied" as applied to any land or building shall be construed to include
the words "intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied".
(3) The word "building" includes "structure" and a building or a structure includes any part thereof.
(c) Any term not defined in this chapter or section shall be as defined in the zoning regulations of
chapter 42.
(d) The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings respectively
ascribed to them:
(1) Alley. A public or private right-of-way primarily designed to serve as secondary access to the
side or rear of those properties whose principal frontage is on some other street.
(2) Applicant. The owner or duly designated representative of land proposed to be subdivided, or
for which conditional use permit, amendment, variance, zoning certificate or certificate of
occupancy has been requested. Consent shall be required from the legal owner of the premises.
1 Cross references: Any ordinance approving, dedicating, accepting, designating, redesignating or vacating any plats saved from repeal, § 1-5(16); buildings
and structural appurtenances, Ch. 8; housing, Ch. 18; mobile homes and trailers, Ch. 22; planning, Ch. 29; streets, sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 35;
water and sewers, Ch. 41; zoning regulations, Ch. 42; subdividing required prior to zoning, § 42-8.
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(3) Area. The size of a piece of land, usually described in terms of square feet or acres.
(4) Arterial street. See street, arterial.
(5) Block. A tract of land bounded by streets, or by a combination of streets and public parks,
cemeteries, railroads, rights-of-way, shorelines, or boundary lines of municipalities.
(6) Bond. A form of security, including a cash deposit, surety bond, collateral, property or
instrument of credit in an amount and form satisfactory to the city engineer. All bonds shall be
approved by the board of commissioners wherever a bond is required by this chapter.
(7) Building. Any covered structure built for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals,
chattels or movable property of any kind and which is permanently affixed to the land.
(8) Collector street. See street, collector.
(9) Common open space. A parcel of land or an area of water, or combination of both land and
water, within a site designated as a planned development zoning district and designated and
intended for the use and/or enjoyment of the residents of the planned development. Common
open space does not include streets, alleys, parks, off-street parking or loading areas, public
open space, or other facilities dedicated by the developer for public use.
(10) Comprehensive plan. Official public document adopted by the local government as a policy
guide to decisions about the physical development of the community. The plan encompasses all
geographical parts of the community and all functional elements which bear on physical
development.
(11) Cul-de-sac. See street, cul-de-sac.
(12) Developer. The legal or beneficial owner of all of the land proposed to be included in a
subdivision or planned development or duly authorized agent thereof, the holder of an option or
contract to purchase, a lessee having a remaining term of not less than forty (40) years, or other
person having an enforceable proprietary interest in such land, shall be deemed to be a
developer for the purpose of this chapter.
(13) Double frontage lot. See lot, double frontage.
(14) Drainage easement. See easement, drainage.
(15) Easement. Authorization by a property owner for the use by another, and for a specified
purpose, of any designated part of his property. The property owner retains ownership of the
easement.
(16) Easement, drainage. An easement to be utilized for improving the removal of runoff water
from a subdivision or a group of subdivisions.
(17) Easement, pedestrian. An easement for providing pedestrian access.
(18) Easement, temporary. An easement utilized primarily for construction purposes or to give
access for a limited period of time.
(19) Easement, utility. An easement within which the common service delivery lines (electric,
telephone, CATV, water, sanitary sewer, etc.), are located.
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(20) Fence. A freestanding structure of metal, masonry composition or wood or any combination
thereof resting on or partially buried in the ground and rising above ground level, used for
confinement screening or partition purposes.
(21) Final plat. See plat, final.
(22) Flood fringe. That portion of the floodplain lying outside of the floodway, i.e., subject to being
covered by floodwaters of the regulatory flood, but not required to carry and discharge the
flood waters.
(23) Floodplain. A watercourse and land adjacent to a watercourse subject to inundation from a
flood having a chance occurrence in any one (1) year of one (1) percent.
(24) Floodway. The channel of a stream or other watercourse and the land area adjacent to the
stream channel that is required to carry and discharge the floodwaters of the regulatory flood
(100-year flood) without undue restriction.
(25) Improvements. All facilities constructed or erected by a subdivider or the general public within
a subdivision to permit and facilitate the use of lots or blocks for a principal residential,
commercial or industrial use.
(26) Local street. See street, local.
(27) Landscaping. The improvement of a lot, parcel or tract of land with grass, shrubs, and/or trees.
Landscaping may include pedestrian walks, flower beds, ornamental objects such as fountains,
statuary, and other similar natural and artificial objects designed and arranged to produce an
aesthetically pleasing effect.
(28) Land use plan. A portion of the comprehensive plan indicating the general anticipated use of
the land within the city's jurisdiction.
(29) Lot. A portion or basic parcel of a subdivision, the plat of which has been recorded in the office
of the county register of deeds. The owner of any such lot or parcel shall be deemed to be an
equitable owner.
(30) Lot, corner. A lot which adjoins the point of intersection or meeting of two (2) or more streets.
(31) Lot, double frontage. A lot, two (2) opposite lot lines of which abut public streets which are
more or less parallel. Also known as double frontage or reverse frontage lots.
(32) Lot, zoning. A parcel of land that is designated by its owner or developer, at the time of
applying for a zoning certificate as a tract, all of which is to be used, developed or built upon as
a unit under single ownership. As long as it satisfies the above requirements such lot may
consist of:
a. A single lot of record;
b. A portion of a lot of record;
c. A combination of complete lots of record, complete lots and portions of lots of record or
portions of lots of record.
(33) Lot line. The boundary line of a lot as recorded in the office of the county register of deeds.
(34) Lot width. The distance between the side lot lines of a lot, measured along the established
building setback line.
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(35) Occupancy permit. See permit, occupancy.
(36) Official street classification plan. A municipally adopted document denoting the status of a
given section of public right-of-way (arterial, collector, residential, etc.). See also street.
(37) Parks. See public open space.
(38) Pedestrian. Any means of locomotion which is not motor driven (i.e., walking, bicycling, etc.).
(39) Permit, building. A certificate issued by the building official or his designee to allow
construction of a specific type of structure.
(40) Permit, occupancy. A permit issued by the zoning administrator after certification that such
land use, structure or building is fit for human occupancy and complies with all the provisions
of the zoning regulations and other applicable city codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
(41) Planned development district. A zoning district which allows the use of flexible land use
controls to be applied to the development of land. The procedure and statutory requirements
governing this district are contained in the zoning regulations of the city.
(42) Plat, final. The map or plan of record of a subdivision, and any accompanying material as
described in this chapter. The date of submittal of the final plat commences the sixty (60) day
statutory review period as provided in K.S.A. 12-705.
(43) Plat, preliminary. The preliminary drawings and information as described in this chapter and as
defined in the zoning regulations and any other applicable city codes, ordinances, rules and
regulations.
(44) Principal use. The main use of land as distinguished from a subordinate or accessory use.
(45) Private street. See street, private.
(46) Protective covenants. Restrictions governing the use of land within a given subdivision placed
on the land by the owner at the time of platting.
(47) Public open space (park). A parcel of land or an area of water, or a combination of land and
water dedicated to the public and available for the use and enjoyment of the general public.
Public open space does not include streets, alleys or off-street parking or loading areas.
(48) Public sewer and water system. Any system, other than an individual septic tank or tile field or
an individual well, operated by a municipality or other governmental agency or public utility
for the treatment of wastes and the furnishing of water.
(49) Restrictive covenants. See protective covenants.
(50) Right-of-way. A tract of land, generally a strip, occupied or intended to be occupied by a street,
crosswalk, railroad, road, electric transmission line, oil or gas pipeline, water main, sanitary or
storm sewer main, or for another special purpose. A right-of-way is generally owned by or
dedicated to the public or a public utility.
(51) Screening. Decorative fencing, evergreen vegetation, earthen mounds or a combination of these
maintained for the purpose of concealing from view the area behind such structures or
evergreen vegetation. When fencing is used for screening, it shall not be less than six (6) or
more than eight (8) feet in height.
(52) Setback. The distance between the front lot line and the principal building on the lot.
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(53) Sidewalk. A pedestrian walkway with a concrete surface constructed to city minimum
standards.
(54) Street. A right-of-way, other than an alley, dedicated to public use, which provides principal
vehicular and pedestrian access to adjacent properties.
(55) Street, arterial. A street of considerable continuity which is primarily a traffic artery for
intercommunication between large areas and which only rarely provides access to abutting
properties.
(56) Street, collector. A street supplementary to arterial streets and a means of intercommunication
between this system and smaller areas; used to some extent for through traffic and to some
extent for access to abutting properties.
(57) Street, cul-de-sac. A street having only one outlet and being permanently terminated by a
vehicle turn-around at the other end.
(58) Street, frontage. A public or private marginal access street generally paralleling and contiguous
to any arterial or a collector street and designed to promote safety by eliminating unlimited
ingress and egress to such arterial or collector street by providing points of access at
predetermined and more or less evenly spaced intervals.
(59) Street, half. A street in which only a portion of the right-of-way is dedicated at the time of
platting on the assumption that the remainder of the right-of-way will be dedicated when the
adjoining property is developed.
(60) Street, private. Any street designed for vehicular traffic not dedicated as a public thoroughfare.
The city has no maintenance responsibilities for a private street.
(61) Street, residential. Any street designed primarily to provide access to abutting property.
(62) Structure. Anything constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground, or attached to
something having a fixed location on the ground. Structures include, but are not limited to:
buildings, walls, sheds, towers and bins.
(63) Subdivision regulations. The official subdivision regulations of the city, together with all
amendments thereto, adopted pursuant to K.S.A 12-705, 705a, 705b, and 705c.
(64) Tree. A large woody perennial plant with one or more main trunks and many branches. A tree
with any trunk which has a diameter of six (6) or more inches when measured at a height of
three (3) feet above the average grade level shall be protected by this chapter.
(65) Utility easement. See easement, utility.
(66) Walkway easement. See easement, pedestrian.
(67) Waterbody. Any area covered by water at least six (6) months per year and which the deepest
portion has a minimum depth of three (3) feet.
(68) Watercourse. A body of water flowing in an identifiable channel or course, natural or man
made, and which is not dry more than six (6) months a year.
(69) Zoning lot. See lot, zoning.
(70) Zoning ordinance. The official zoning regulations of the city together with any and all
amendments adopted pursuant to K.S.A. 12-707 et seq.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(6.1, 6.2), 12-22-80)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
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Sec. 36-3. Authority.
(a) By authority of resolution by the board of commissioners, adopted pursuant to the powers and
jurisdiction vested through K.S.A. 12-705 and 12-705a-c and other applicable laws, statutes,
ordinances and regulations of the state and amendments thereto, the city does hereby exercise the
power and authority to review, approve and disapprove plats for subdivision of land within the
corporate limits of the municipality. In addition, the city shall exercise the power and authority to
review, approve and disapprove plats in unincorporated territory lying outside of but within three (3)
miles of the city limits in accordance with any interlocal agreements entered into with the county
pursuant to K.S.A. 12-2904.
(b) No land governed by this chapter shall be subdivided until the subdivider or his agent shall submit
and obtain approval of the preliminary and final plats by the planning commission and until the
approved plat is filed with the county register of deeds. No building permit or certificate of
occupancy shall be issued for any parcel or plat of land within the city which was created by
subdivision regulations and no excavation of land or construction of any public or private
improvements shall take place or be commenced except in conformity with the regulations.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(1.2), 12-22-80; Ord. No. 90-9386, §§ 1, 7, 6-18-90)
Sec. 36-4. Policy and purposes.
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the city to consider the subdivision of land and the subsequent
development of the subdivided plat as subject to the control of the city pursuant to the comprehensive
plan for the orderly, planned, efficient and harmonious physical and economic development of the
community. Land to be subdivided shall be of such character that it can be used safely for building
purposes without danger to health, or peril from fire, flood or other menace, and land shall not be
developed until available public facilities and improvements exist and proper provisions have been made
for drainage, water, sewerage, and capital improvements such as schools, parks, recreation facilities and
transportation facilities and improvements. The existing and proposed public improvements shall
conform to and be properly related to the proposals shown in the comprehensive plan, official street
classification plan and/or major street plan, and the capital improvements program of the city. This
chapter shall supplement and facilitate the enforcement of the provisions and standards contained in
building and housing codes, zoning regulations, the comprehensive plan, official street classification
plan and/or major street plan and capital improvement program of the city. This chapter is adopted for
the following purposes:
(1) To protect and provide for the public health, safety and general welfare of the municipality;
(2) To guide the future growth and development of the municipality in accordance with the
comprehensive plan that represents the most beneficial use of private and public areas of the
municipality, considering the suitability of such areas and having regard for the use of land and
building development;
(3) To provide for adequate light, air and privacy; to secure safety from fire, flood and other danger
and to prevent overcrowding of the land and undue congestion of population;
(4) To protect the character and the social and economic stability of all parts of the municipality
and to encourage the orderly and beneficial development of all parts of the municipality;
(5) To protect and conserve the value of land throughout the municipality and the value of
buildings and improvements upon the land, and to minimize the conflicts among the uses of
land and buildings;
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(6) To provide a guide to public policy and action in facilitating adequate provision for
transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, playgrounds, recreation and other public
requirements and in the efficient provision of public facilities and services and for private
enterprise in building development, investment and other economic activity relating to uses of
land and buildings throughout the municipality;
(7) To provide the most beneficial relationship between the uses of land and buildings and the
circulation of traffic throughout the municipality having particular regard to the avoidance of
congestion in the streets and highways and the pedestrian traffic movements appropriate to the
various uses of land and buildings through the municipality, and to provide for the proper
location and width of streets and building lines;
(8) To establish reasonable standards of design and procedures for subdivision and resubdivisions;
to further the orderly layout and use of land to insure proper legal descriptions and proper
monumenting of subdivided land;
(9) To promote the expansion of the community in accordance with the availability and capacity of
existing and projected public facilities and services;
(10) To prevent the pollution of air, streams and ponds; to assure adequate drainage; to safeguard
ground water resources; and to encourage the wise use and management of natural resources
throughout the municipality in order to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the
community and the value of the land;
(11) To preserve the natural beauty and topography of the municipality and to insure appropriate
development with regard to these natural features;
(12) To provide for open spaces through the most efficient design and layout of the land in
providing for minimum width and area of lots while preserving the density of land as
established in the zoning regulations.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(1.3), 12-22-80)
Cross references: Requirements for improvements, reservations and design, § 36-71 et seq.
Sec. 36-5. Interpretation, conflict.
(a) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum
requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety and general welfare.
(b) This chapter is not intended to interfere with, abrogate or annul any other ordinance, regulations,
statute or other provision of law. Where any provision of this chapter imposes restrictions, different
from those imposed by any other provision of this chapter or any other ordinance, regulation or other
provision of law, whichever provisions are more restrictive or impose higher standards shall control.
(c) This chapter is not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant or other private agreement or
restriction, provided that where the provisions of this chapter are more restrictive or impose higher
standards or regulations than such easement, covenant or private agreement or restriction, the
requirements of this chapter shall govern. Where such private agreement imposes more restrictive, or
higher standards, and the planning commission determines that they are not inconsistent with this
chapter, then such private provisions shall be operative and supplemental to this chapter.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(1.4), 12-22-80)
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Sec. 36-6. Saving provision.
This chapter shall not be construed as abating any action now pending under, or by virtue of, prior
existing subdivision regulations, or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering any penalty
accruing or about to accrue, or as affecting the liability of any person or as waiving any right of the city
under any section or provision existing at the time of adoption of this chapter, or as vacating or
annulling any rights obtained by any person, by lawful action of the city except as shall be expressly
provided for in this chapter.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(1.5), 12-33-80)
Sec. 36-7. Amendments.
For the purpose of providing for the public health, safety and general welfare, the planning commission
may from time to time amend the provisions imposed by this chapter in accordance with K.S.A. 12-705.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(1.7), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-8. Conditions.
Regulation of the subdivision of land and the attachment of reasonable conditions to land subdivision is
an exercise of valid police power delegated by the state. to the city as provided in K.S.A. 12-705. The
developer has the duty of compliance with reasonable conditions laid down by the planning commission
for design, dedication, improvement and restrictive use of the land so as to conform to the physical and
economic development of the city and to the safety and general welfare of the future plot owners in the
subdivision and of the community at large.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(1.8), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-9. Vacation of plats.
Any plat or any part of any plat may be vacated by the owner of the premises, at any time before the sale
of any lot therein, by a written instrument, to which a copy of such plat shall be attached, declaring the
same to be vacated. Such an instrument shall be approved by the planning commission in like manner as
plats of subdivision. The board of commissioners, however, may reject any such instrument which
abridges or destroys any public rights in any of its public uses, improvements, streets, or alleys. Such an
instrument shall be executed, acknowledged or approved, and recorded or filed, in like manner as plats
of subdivisions; and being duly recorded or filed shall operate to destroy the force and effect of the
recording of the plat so vacated, and to divest all public rights in the street, alleys and public grounds,
and all dedications laid out or described in such plat. When lots have been sold, the plat may be vacated
in the manner herein provided by all the owners of lots in such plat joining in the execution of such
written instrument.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(1.9), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-10. Variations and exceptions.
(a) General. Where the planning commission finds that particular hardships or practical difficulties may
result from strict compliance with this chapter, it may approve variations or exceptions to this
chapter so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured. Economic loss or
hardship is not sufficient grounds for the granting of a variance or exception. Such variation or
exception shall not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of this chapter; and further
provided, the planning commission shall not approve variations unless it shall make findings based
upon the evidence presented to it in each specific case that:
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1) The granting of the variation will not be detrimental to the public safety, health or welfare or
injurious to other property or improvements in the neighborhood in which the property is
located;
(2) The conditions upon which the request for a variation are based are unique to the property for
which the variation is sought, and are not applicable generally to other property;
(3) Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape or topographical conditions of the
specific property involved, an extraordinary hardship to the owner would result, as
distinguished from a mere inconvenience, if the strict letter of this chapter is carried out;
(4) The variation will not in any manner vary the provisions of the zoning regulations, ordinance,
comprehensive plan, official street classification plan and/or major street plan or official map of
the city.
(b) Conditions. In approving variances and exceptions, the planning commission may require such
conditions as will, in its judgment, secure substantially the objective of the standards or requirements
of this chapter.
(c) Procedures. An application for any such variance shall be submitted in writing by the subdivider at
the time when the preliminary plat is filed for the consideration of the planning commission. The
applicant shall state fully the grounds for the variance and all of the facts relied upon by the
petitioner.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(1.10), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-11. Enforcement, violations and penalties.
(a) General:
(1) It shall be the duty of the secretary to the planning commission (hereinafter referred to as the
"secretary") to enforce this chapter, and to bring to the attention of the city attorney or his
designated assistant, any violations or lack of compliance herewith.
(2) No owner, or agent of the owner, of any parcel of land located in a proposed subdivision shall
transfer or sell any such parcel before a plat of such subdivision has been approved by the
planning commission, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and filed with the
county register of deeds.
(3) The subdivision of any lot or any parcel of land by the use of metes and bounds description for
the purpose of sale, transfer or lease with the intent of evading this chapter, shall not be
permitted. All such described subdivisions shall be subject to all of the requirements contained
in this chapter.
(4) No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any building or structure located on a
lot or plat subdivided or sold in violation of the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Violations and penalties. Any person who fails to comply with, or violates any of the provisions of
this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as provided in section 1-10.
(c) Civil enforcement. Appropriate actions and proceedings may be taken by law or in equity to prevent
any violations of this chapter, to prevent unlawful construction, to recover damages, to restrain,
correct or abate a violation to prevent illegal occupancy of a building structure or premises, and
these remedies shall be in addition to the penalties described above.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(1.11), 12-22-80)
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Secs. 36-12--36-25. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND APPROVAL PROCESS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 36-26. Compliance required.
Whenever any subdivision of land is proposed, before any contract is made for the sale of lots and
before any permit for the erection of a structure in the proposed subdivision shall be granted, the owner
or his authorized agent, shall apply for and secure the approval of the proposed subdivision in
accordance with the procedures outlined in this chapter.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.1-1), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-27. Official submission dates.
For the purpose of this chapter the date of the regular meeting of the planning commission (including
any adjourned date thereof) at which the public hearing on the final plat is closed, shall constitute the
official submittal date of the plat. At that time the statutory period required for formal approval or
disapproval of the plat shall commence.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.1-2), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-28. Submission schedule.
The order in which city and county commissions shall be approached and the action required on the part
of each commission to allow the plat to be referred to the next authority is contained in the Interlocal
Agreement between Saline County and the City of Salina for cooperation and coordination in the
approval of subdivision plats within three (3) miles of the Salina city limits, dated February 2, 1988, and
herein incorporated by reference.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.1-3), 12-22-80; Ord. No. 90-9386, §§ 2, 7, 6-18-90)
Secs. 36-29--36-35. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. PRELIMINARY PLAT
Sec. 36-36. Application procedure and requirements.
The applicant shall file an application for approval of a preliminary plat. The application shall:
(1) Be made on forms available at the office of the secretary together with a fee pursuant to the city
fee schedule, which may be changed from time to time;
(2) Include all land which the applicant proposes to subdivide and all land adjacent to or opposite
the street frontage from applicant's land;
(3) Be accompanied by a minimum of ten (10) blueline or, blackline copies of the preliminary plat
as described in this chapter;
(4) Be presented to the secretary or authorized designee in accordance with the current schedule of
subdivision processing, available from the secretary;
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(5) Include a list of all property owners adjacent to the proposed subdivision as provided in section
36-39. This list shall be obtained from records kept at the county clerk's office or from a
licensed and bonded abstract company.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.2-1), 12-22-80; Ord. No. 90-9386, §§ 3, 7, 6-18-90)
Sec. 36-37. Review by appropriate agencies.
The secretary or authorized designee shall refer the proposed preliminary plat to the appropriate
agencies for their review and recommendations.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.2-2), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-38. Planning staff and planning commission review.
The planning staff shall review the proposed plat in accordance with the schedule of subdivision
processing currently in effect. The applicant shall be notified of deficiencies within twenty-eight (28)
days of the appropriate filing deadline. The preliminary plat shall be scheduled for planning commission
hearing within forty-five (45) days of the appropriate filing deadline.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.2-3), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-39. Notification process.
Ten (10) days prior to the scheduled meeting at which the proposed preliminary plat is to be considered
the secretary or designee shall notify all owners of adjacent properties, platted or unplatted, in writing of
the proceedings in effect. For notification purposes only all public lands, public or private easements and
rights-of-way adjacent to the project shall be considered as part of the proposed project provided such
lands do not exceed three hundred (300) feet in width. See sections 36-36(5) and 36-91(4)a.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.2-4), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-40. Preliminary approval.
After the planning commission has reviewed the preliminary plat and other testimony and exhibits
submitted at the public hearing, the applicant shall be advised of any required changes and/or additions.
The planning commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the preliminary plat
within thirty (30) days after the date of the regular meeting of the planning commission at which the
public hearing for preliminary approval including adjournment date thereof is closed. A determination
on the application for preliminary plat approval shall be made within ninety (90) days of the appropriate
filing deadline.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.2-5), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-41. Effective period of preliminary approval.
The approval of a preliminary plat shall be effective for a period of one (1) year. At the end of that time,
final approval of the subdivision must have been obtained from the planning commission, although the
plat need not yet be signed and filed with the county register of deeds. The planning commission may, at
their own discretion, grant one (1) six (6) month extension to this time period upon written request. Any
plat not receiving final plat approval within the period of time set forth herein shall be required to be
reprocessed as a preliminary plat in accordance with this chapter and be approved prior to submission of
a final plat. Any plat required to be reprocessed under this section shall be subject to another filing fee
and to all zoning restrictions and subdivision regulations in effect at the time of refiling.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.2-6), 12-22-80)
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Sec. 36-42. Zoning regulations.
Every plat shall conform to existing zoning regulations and subdivision regulations applicable at the
time of proposed final plat approval, except that any plat which has received preliminary plat approval
shall be exempt from any subsequent amendments to the zoning ordinance rendering the plat
nonconforming as to bulk or use, provided that final plat approval is obtained within the one-year
period.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.2-7), 12-22-80)
Secs. 36-43--36-50. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. FINAL PLAT
Sec. 36-51. Application procedure and requirements.
Following the approval of the preliminary plat, the applicant, if he wishes to proceed with the
subdivision, shall file with the planning commission an application for final approval of a subdivision
plat. The application shall:
(1) Be made on forms available from the office of the secretary together with a fee pursuant to the
city fee schedule, which may be changed from time to time;
(2) Include the entire subdivision, or section thereof, which derives access from an existing state.,
county or local government highway or street;
(3) Be accompanied by a minimum of six (6) blackline copies of the subdivision plat, as described
in this chapter;
(4) Comply in all respects with the preliminary plat, as approved;
(5) Be presented to the secretary or his designee in accordance with the subdivision processing
schedule currently in effect and available from the secretary;
(6) Include a list of all property owners adjacent to the proposed subdivision as provided in section
36-53. This list shall be obtained from records kept in the county clerk's office or a licensed and
bonded abstractor's office.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.3-1), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-52. Planning staff review.
The planning staff shall review the proposed final plat for conformance with the approved preliminary
plat and the subdivision regulations in accordance with the schedule of final plat processing then in
effect. The applicant shall be notified of any deficiencies within fourteen (14) days of the applicable
filing deadline.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.3-2), 12-22-80)
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Sec. 36-53. Notification process.
Ten (10) days prior to the scheduled meeting, at which the final plat is to be considered, the secretary or
designee shall notify all owners of adjacent properties, platted or unplatted, in writing of the proceedings
in effect. For notification purposes only, all public lands, public or private easements and rights-of-way
adjacent to the tract shall be considered as part of the tract, provided such lands do not exceed three
hundred (300) feet in width. See section 36-51(6).
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.3-3), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-54. Review by the planning commission.
The proposed final plat shall be reviewed by the planning commission for conformance with the
approved preliminary plat and with all applicable codes and regulations of the city within forty-five (45)
days of the applicable filing deadline on the current schedule of subdivision processing. Upon approval
the chairman of the planning commission (hereinafter referred to as chairman) and secretary shall
endorse the proposed final plat.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.3-4), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-55. Review by the board of commissioners.
The proposed final plat shall be reviewed by the board of commissioners after the planning commission
has endorsed the plat. Approval by the board of commissioners shall take the form of a motion
approving the plat and authorizing the mayor to sign the final plat. Board action shall be within sixty
(60) days of the applicable filing deadline shown on the current schedule of subdivision processing
unless the applicant requests a delay.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.3-5), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-56. Submission and review.
Subsequent to approval by the board of commissioners, two (2) reproducibles of the original of the
subdivision plat on polyester drafting film and four (4) copies of the subdivision plat on paper shall be
submitted to the secretary for final review. One (1) reproducible copy and all paper copies shall remain
with the secretary for city records. No final approval shall be endorsed on the plat until a review has
indicated that all requirements of this chapter have been met.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.3-6), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-57. Vested rights.
No vested rights shall accrue to any plat by reason of preliminary or final approval until the actual
signing of the plat by the chairman; and all requirements, conditions or regulations adopted by the
planning commission applicable to the subdivision or on all subdivisions generally shall be deemed a
condition for any subdivision prior to the time of the signing of the final plat by the chairman and
secretary. Where the planning commission has required conditions for approval prior to signing of the
final plat, the planning commission shall not modify the conditions set forth in the final approval.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.3-7), 12-22-80)
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Sec. 36-58. Recording of plat.
(a) The chairman and secretary, the mayor and the city clerk will sign the reproducible polyester
drafting film original of the subdivision plat.
(b) It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to file the plat with the county register of deeds' office
within sixty (60) days of the date of signature. If the plat is not recorded within sixty (60) days the
planning commission may rescind their approval of the plat.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(2.3-8), 12-22-80)
DIVISION 4. LOT SPLIT REGULATIONS
Sec. 36-59. Purpose.
The purpose of these regulations is to provide for the division of a lot within a subdivision into not more
than two (2) lots or tracts without having to comply with the platting requirements described in these
regulations. An existing platted lot may be divided or split into not more than two (2) parts which
singularly or combined with an adjoining lot or part of a lot results in two (2) building lots which meet
the minimum size and area requirements of the zoning district in which the lots are located. Any further
division of the new lots shall require replatting in accordance with the requirements described in these
regulations.
(Ord. No. 95-9710, § 1, 10-16-95)
Sec. 36-60. Application procedure and requirements.
A written application for a split shall be made to the planning department. Each application shall be
submitted with three (3) copies of a plot plan, certified by a licensed land surveyor at a scale of one (1)
inch equals thirty (30) feet or less and shall contain the following information:
(1) Location of the existing lot within the subdivision as related to the nearest existing streets;
(2) Location of existing easements and utilities;
(3) Dimensions of the divided portions of the lot;
(4) Location and width of driveways or accessways, existing and proposed;
(5) Dimensions of all existing structures and their locations with respect to the existing lot lines;
(6) Signature of the owner(s); and
(7) Legal description(s) of the property (ies).
(Ord. No. 95-9710, § 1, 10-16-95)
Sec. 36-61. Planning staff review.
Upon receipt of the application, the planning department shall review it for compliance with the zoning
and subdivision regulations. If the application and the plot plan comply with all applicable regulations,
the lot split shall be approved by the planning department and shall bear the signature of the planning
director. The applicant shall file the approved lot split with the Saline County Register of Deeds. A copy
of the filed request must be returned to the planning department, who will make and distribute additional
copies to the building official, city clerk and city engineer.
(Ord. No. 95-9710, § 1, 10-16-95)
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Sec. 36-62. Approval standards.
The division of lots pursuant to this chapter shall comply with the comprehensive plan, any major street
and road plans, applicable zoning ordinance requirements, these regulations and all other applicable
regulations. No lot split shall be approved if:
(1) A new street or alley is needed or proposed;
(2) There is less street right-of-way than required by this chapter;
(3) Any easement requirements have not been satisfied or existing easements would have to be
modified to accommodate the proposed lot split;
(4) The lot splits will result in a tract without frontage on a public street or approved private street;
(5) A lot or parcel of substandard size will be created, except where a lot split will result in the
substandard-sized portion being recombined with an adjoining standard-sized, platted lot and
where this recombination is duly filed and recorded with the Saline County Register of Deeds;
or
(6) The lot split will result in a substantial increase in service requirements (e.g. utilities, drainage,
traffic control, street improvements, etc.) and will constitute a significant deviation from the
basis upon which approval of the original plat was granted.
(Ord. No. 95-9710, § 1, 10-16-95)
Sec. 36-63. Building permits.
No building permit shall be issued for any site which contains a division of a platted lot of record, unless
such division has been approved in the manner provided by this chapter.
(Ord. No. 95-9710, § 1, 10-16-95)
Secs. 36-64--36-70. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS, RESERVATIONS
AND DESIGN
Sec. 36-71. General.
(a) Conformance to applicable rules and regulations. In addition to the requirements established herein,
all subdivision plats shall comply with all applicable ordinances of the city and all city policy
documents, including all streets, drainage systems and parks shown on the land use plan or other
officially adopted plan; any rules of the health department and/or the state department of health; the
rules of the state department of transportation if the subdivision or any lot contained therein abuts a
state. highway or connecting street; the standards and regulations adopted by the city engineer, and
all boards, commissions, agencies and officials of the city; and all pertinent standards contained
within the planning guides published by the applicable regional or metropolitan planning
commission. Plat approval may be withheld if a subdivision is not in conformity with the above
guides or the policy and purposes of this chapter established in section 36-4.
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(b) Restrictive covenants. If the owner places restrictions on any of the land contained in the subdivision
greater than those required by the zoning ordinance or this chapter, such restrictions or reference
thereto may be required to be indicated on the final subdivision plat, or the planning commission
may require that restrictive covenants be recorded with the county register of deeds in form to be
approved by the city attorney.
(c) Plats straddling municipal boundaries. Whenever access to the subdivision is required across land in
another local governmental jurisdiction, the planning commission may request assurance from the
city attorney that access is legally established, from the city engineer that the access road is
adequately improved, or that a performance bond has been duly executed and is sufficient in amount
to assure the construction of the access road. Lot lines shall be laid out so as not to cross municipal
boundary lines.
(d) Monuments. The applicant shall place permanent reference monuments in the subdivision as
required herein and as approved by a registered land surveyor. Monuments shall be located on street
right-of-way lines, at street intersections, angle points of curve and block corners.
(1) The external boundaries of a subdivision shall be monumented in the field by monuments of
concrete not less than twenty-four (24) inches in depth, not less than four (4) inches square or
five (5) inches in diameter and marked on top with a one-half inch by twenty-four-inch iron rod
securely imbedded. These monuments shall have affIxed thereto a metal or plastic cap bearing
the name and/or registration number of the responsible land surveyor legibly stamped or
imprinted thereon. These monuments shall be placed at all corners, at each end of all curves, at
all angle points in any line, and at all angle points along the meander line, such points to be not
less than twenty (20) feet back from the bank of any river or stream, except that when such
corners or points fall within a street, or proposed future street, the monuments shall be placed
on the right-of-way line of the street. The location of these monuments shall also be marked on
the ground by the use of wooden stakes.
(2) All block corners, including the PC and PT of curved block lines, shall be marked with iron
monuments no smaller than one-half inch in diameter and two (2) feet in length driven into the
ground flush with the existing ground surface. The location of such monuments shall be shown
on the final plat and marked on the ground by use of wooden stakes. Sufficient information
shall be shown on the plat to allow an experienced surveyor to locate or relocate all points and
lines shown on the plat, including all pertinent curve data. The error of closure of the
boundaries of any enclosed area within the plat shall not exceed one (1) foot in three thousand
(3,000) feet.
(3) All monuments shall be properly set in the ground and approved by a registered land surveyor
or a performance bond, based upon the city engineer's estimate, shall have been issued for
monument placement prior to city planning commission approval of the final plat.
(e) Character of the land. Land which the planning commission Finds to be unsuitable for subdivision
or development due to flooding, improper drainage, steep slopes, rock formation, adverse earth
formations or topography, utility easements or other features which will reasonably be harmful to the
safety, health and general welfare of inhabitants of the land and surrounding areas shall not be
subdivided or developed unless adequate methods are formulated by the developer and approved by
the planning commission, upon recommendation of the city engineer, to solve the problems created
by the unsuitable land conditions.
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(f) Subdivision name. The proposed name of the subdivision shall not duplicate or closely approximate
phonetically the name of any other subdivision in the area covered by this chapter. The planning
commission shall have final authority to designate the name of the subdivision.
(Ord. No. 80-8828. § 1(3.1), 12-22-80; Ord. No. 90-9386, §§ 4, 7, 6-18-90)
Sec. 36-72. Lots and lot improvements.
(a) Lot splits. No provision of this chapter shall be construed as to require a replat for the split of any lot
into two (2) tracts if it is zoned residentially. Should a tract be zoned industrially it may be divided
into any number of tracts without a replat.
(b) Lot arrangement. The lot arrangement shall be such that there will be no foreseeable difficulties, for
reasons of topography or other conditions, in securing building permits to build on all lots in
compliance with city codes and in providing legal access to lots from an approved public street.
(c) Lot dimensions. Lot dimensions shall comply with the minimum standards of the zoning ordinance.
Where lots are more than double the minimum required for the zoning district, the planning
commission may require that such lots be arranged so as to allow further subdivision and the
opening of future streets where they would be necessary to serve such potential lots, all in
compliance with the zoning ordinance and this chapter. Side lot lines shall be at right angles to street
lines or radial on curved streets unless a variation from this rule will give better street or lot plan.
Dimensions of corner lots shall be large enough to allow for erection of buildings, observing the
minimum front yard setback from both streets. Depth and width of properties reserved or laid-out for
business, commercial or industrial purposes shall be adequate to provide for the off-street parking
and loading facilities required for the type of use and development contemplated as established in
the zoning ordinance.
(d) Double frontage lots and access to lots:
(1) Double frontage lots. Double frontage lots shall be avoided except where necessary to provide
separation of residential development from traffic arterials or to overcome specific
disadvantages of topography and orientation.
(2) Access from arterials. Lots shall not derive access exclusively from an arterial or collector
street. When driveway access from an arterial or collector street may be necessary for several
adjoining lots, the planning commission may require that such lots be served by a combined
access drive in order to limit possible traffic hazard on such street Driveways should be
designed and arranged as to avoid requiring vehicles to back into traffic on arterials.
(e) Lot drainage. Individual lot drainage shall be coordinated with the general storm drainage pattern for
the area.
(f) Fencing. Each subdivider and/or developer shall be required to furnish and install fence wherever
the planning commission determines that a hazardous condition may exist. Such fences shall be
constructed according to standards established by the city engineer and shall be noted as to height
and material on the final plat. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until the fence
improvements have been duly installed or a performance bond sufficient to cover the cost of the
fencing, as determined by the city engineer, is filed with the city clerk.
(g) Waterbodies and watercourses. If a tract being subdivided contains a waterbody, or portion thereof,
lot lines shall be drawn so as to distribute the entire ownership of the waterbody among the adjacent
lots. The planning commission may approve an alternative plan whereby ownership of and
responsibility for safe maintenance of the waterbody is so placed that it will not normally become a
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city responsibility. Not more than twenty-five (25) percent of the minimum area of a lot required
under the zoning ordinance may be satisfied by land which is under water. Where a watercourse
separates the buildable area of a lot from the street by which it has access, provisions shall be made
for installation of a culvert or other structure, of a design approved by the city engineer.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(3.2), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-73. Performance bond.
(a) A performance bond, if required, shall include an amount to guarantee completion of all
requirements contained in this chapter, including, but not limited to, lot drainage, fencing, sidewalk
construction, and all other lot improvements required by the planning commission. Such
performance bond shall be sufficient to cover the cost of the improvements as determined by the city
engineer, shall specify the time for completion, and be filed with the city clerk.
(b) At the expiration of the performance bond, whether or not a certificate of occupancy has been issued,
the city may enforce the provisions of the bond where the provisions of this section or any other
applicable law, ordinance or regulation have not been complied with.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(3.3), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-74. General street requirements.
(a) Frontage on improved streets. No subdivision shall be approved unless the area to be subdivided
shall have frontage on and access from an existing state., county, or township highwayError!
Bookmark not defined.; or a street shown upon a plat approved by the planning commission and
recorded in the county register of deeds' office. The planning commission shall further require that
the entire right-of-way required by this chapter and official street classification plan and/or major
street plan be dedicated to the board of commissioners as a condition of final plat approval.
(b) Topography and arrangement.
(1) All streets shall be arranged so as to obtain as many building sites as possible at or above the
grades of the streets. Grades of streets shall conform as closely as possible to the original
topography. A combination of steep grades and curves shall be avoided.
(2) All streets shall be properly integrated with the existing and proposed system of thoroughfares
and dedicated rights-of-way as established on the official street classification and/or major
street plan.
(3) All thoroughfares shall be properly related to special traffic generators such as industries,
business districts, schools, churches and shopping centers; to population densities and to the
pattern of existing and proposed land uses.
(4) Residential streets shall be laid out to conform as closely as possible to the topography, to
discourage use by through traffic, to permit efficient drainage and utility systems, and to
require the minimum number of streets necessary to provide convenient and safe access to
property.
(5) The use of curvilinear streets, culs-de-sac or U-shaped streets shall be encouraged.
(6) In business or industrial developments, the streets and other access ways shall be planned in
connection with the grouping of buildings, location of rail facilities and the provision of alleys,
truck loading and maneuvering areas, walks and parking areas so as to minimize conflict of
movement between the various types of traffic, including pedestrian.
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(c) Blocks.
(1) Blocks shall have sufficient width to provide for two (2) tiers of lots of appropriate depths.
Exceptions to this prescribed block width shall be permitted in blocks adjacent to railroads,
waterways, arterials or unplatted property.
(2) The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks shall be such as are appropriate for the locality and
the type of development contemplated, but block lengths in residential areas shall not exceed
three thousand two hundred (3,200) feet in perimeter measurement. Non-through streets (cul-
de-sacs) shall not be included in the perimeter measurement. Blocks along arterials shall not be
less eight hundred (800) feet in length.
(3) The planning commission may require the reservation of easements and/or rights-of-way
through blocks to accommodate utilities, drainage facilities or pedestrian traffic.
Pedestrian ways or crosswalks not less than ten (10) feet wide may be required by the planning
commission through blocks more than eight hundred (800) feet long in order to provide
circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation or other
community facilities.
Blocks designed for industrial use shall be of such length and width as may be determined
suitable by the planning commission for prospective use.
(d) Access to arterials. Where a subdivision borders on or contains an existing or proposed arterial, the
planning commission may require that access to such arterial streets be limited by one (1) of the
following means:
(1) The subdivision of land so that lots back onto the arterial and front onto a parallel local street;
no access shall be provided by the developer in a strip of land along the rear property line of
such lots.
(2) A series of culs-de-sac, U-shaped streets, or short loops entered from and designed generally at
right angles to such a parallel street, with the rear lines of their terminal lots backing onto the
arterial. No access to the arterial shall be allowed.
(3) A frontage street (separated from the arterial by a planting or grass strip and having access
thereto at suitable points).
(e) [Street names.] Names shall be sufficiently different in sound and in spelling from other street names
in the city, so as not to cause confusion. A street which is, or is planned as, a continuation of an
existing street shall bear the same name.
(f) [Reserve strips.] Except as required in subsection (d), the creation of reserve strips adjacent to a
proposed street in such a manner as to deny access from adjacent property to such street shall not be
permitted.
(g) Layout and dedication of streets and dead-end streets.
(1) Dedication of streets. The arrangement of streets shall provide for the continuation of principal
streets between adjacent properties when such continuation is necessary for convenient
movement of traffic, effective fire protection, efficient provision of utilities, and where such
continuation is in accordance with the city plan. If the adjacent property is undeveloped and the
street must be a dead-end street temporarily, the right-of-way shall be extended to the property
line. A temporary cul-de-sac shall be provided on all temporary dead-end streets, with the
notation on the subdivision plat that land outside the normal street right-of-way shall revert to
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abuttors whenever the street is continued. The planning commission may limit the length of
temporary dead-end streets in accordance with the design standards of this chapter.
(2) Dead-end streets (permanent). A dead-end street shall be designed as a cul-de-sac street and
shall consist of a fifty (50) foot right-of-way leading from a street terminated by a circular
turnaround. The right-of-way of the turnaround shall not be less than one hundred (100) feet in
diameter. The maximum length of a cul-de-sac street shall be six hundred (600) feet from the
right-of-way line of the commencing street along the centerline right-of-way out of the cul-de-
sac to the right-of-way line of the turnaround. See section 36-77 (a)(1).
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1 (3.4), 12-22-80; Ord. No. 86-9143, § 1, 7-21-86; Ord. No. 87-9188, § 1, 5-18-87; Ord. No. 96-9760, § 1, 9-16-96)
Sec. 36-74.1 Street design standards.
(a) Public streets. In order to provide for streets of suitable location, width and improvement to
accommodate prospective traffic and afford satisfactory access to police, fire-fighting, snow
removal, sanitation and road-maintenance equipment, and to coordinate streets so as to compose a
convenient system and avoid undue hardships to adjoining properties, the following design standards
are hereby required (see Table I). Street classification may be indicated on the official street
classification and/or major street plan; otherwise, it shall be determined by the Planning
Commission. These standards may be modified on a showing that special conditions exist such as
drainage and utility requirements, safe and efficient traffic movement, intersection design or
emergency services access. Access control and acceleration and deceleration lanes may be required
to properly handle traffic flow and to protect the carrying capacity of the street. Public streets shall
be constructed in accordance with city design standards and specifications.
Table I
Public Street Design Standards
Street
Classification Min. R/W Width Min. Pvmt.
Width*
Min. Curve
Radius
Min. Tangent Length
Between Curves
Arterial
5-Lane
4-Lane
100'
80'
65'
53'
500'
500'
200'
200'
Collector
3-Lane
2-Lane
70'
60'
41'
33' (29’)1
300'
300'
150'
150'
Local
Street
60'
29' (33’)2
150'
100'
Frontage Road 50' 25' 150' 100'
Cul-de-sac
Approach
Turnaround
50' (60’)3
100'
29'
90'**
150'
----
100'
----
*Back of curb to back of curb.
**Allows for an optional island with a 15' radius in residential areas.
Footnotes to Table I
1 City Engineer may approve a reduction in paving width on a two lane collector street from
33’ B-B to 29’ B-B when on street parking is prohibited.
2 City Engineer may require a 33’ pavement width on local streets that serve as through streets
or major entry points into subdivisions.
3 60’ right-of-way is required on dead end streets that exceed 600 ft. in length.
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(b) Private Streets.
(1) Private streets may be approved within Planned Development Districts in accordance with
Section 42-403(a)(11) when:
a. The proposed private streets will have direct access onto a public street;
b. The proposed private streets are not necessary to provide direct traffic access to public
streets from properties located outside the development;
c. The proposed private streets are so laid out or designed so as to discourage through traffic;
and
d. The proposed private streets will provide for adequate access, the safe movement of
traffic, proper drainage and serve as an adequate alternative to a public street.
(2) A notation shall be placed on all plats of any subdivision in which private streets are
established stating that: "All maintenance of the right-of-way and street surface shall be the
responsibility of the abutting property owner or owner's association. No private street may be
dedicated to or accepted by the City of Salina for public street purposes until it is brought into
conformance with the minimum standards for public streets of the city."
(3) When private streets are proposed, the developer shall submit to the Planning Commission for
approval a written and binding declaration, to be recorded with the final plat establishing an
owner's association or similar legal entity which will have:
a. The legal authority to maintain and exercise control over the street; and
b. The power to compel contributions from owners within the development to cover their
proportionate shares of the cost associated with maintenance of the street.
(4) Private streets shall be designed so as to provide a minimum of forty-five (45) feet of right-of-
way and twenty-five (25) feet of paved driving surface. Private cul-de-sacs shall be designed to
provide a minimum of twenty (20) feet of circular paved driving surface with the outer edge of
the pavement having a minimum radius of thirty-five (35) feet within a right-of-way having a
minimum radius forty (40) feet. All private streets shall conform to the design standards
established by the City Engineer which is herein adopted by reference as if set out at length in
this section.
(5) Street names shall be assigned by the developer, subject to Planning Commission approval, by
placing the name on the plat. Names shall be sufficiently different in sound and spelling so as
not to cause conflict or confusion with existing public or private streets. The city shall install
street name signs within the public right-of-way at the intersection of public streets and private
streets. Street name signs shall be installed by the developer at all other intersections within the
development prior to issuance of any building permits. The private street name signs shall be
constructed, located and installed in accordance with design standards established by the City
Engineer.
(6) All lots and tracts which have frontage on and take their primary access from a named private
street shall have an address assigned off of that private street.
(7) For the purpose of this section, a "private street" shall mean any open way used for vehicular
traffic, not dedicated to the public and not a shared driveway or part of a parking lot, designed
and used to provide vehicular access to two (2) or more lots or tracts.
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(c) Railroads and limited access highways. Railroad rights-of-way and limited access highways
where located as to affect the subdivision of adjoining lands shall be treated as follows:
(1) In residential districts a buffer strip at least twenty-five (25) feet in depth in addition to the
normal depth of the lot required in the district shall be provided adjacent to the railroad right-
of-way or limited access highway. This strip shall be part of the platted lots and shall be
designated on the plat: "This strip is reserved for screening. The placement of habitable
structures hereon is prohibited.
(2) Streets parallel to the railroad, when intersecting a street which crosses the railroad at grade,
shall be a distance of at least one hundred fifty (150) feet from the railroad right-of-way. Such
distance shall be determined with due consideration of the minimum distance required for
future separation of grades by means of appropriate approach gradients.
(d) Intersections:
(1) Streets shall be laid out so as to intersect as nearly as possible at right angles. A proposed
intersection of two (2) new streets shall have no angle less than seventy-five (75) degrees. An
oblique street shall be curved approaching an intersection and be approximately at right angles
for at least one hundred (100) feet from the intersection. Not more than two (2) streets shall
intersect at any point unless specifically approved by the Planning Commission.
(2) A proposed new intersection along one side of an existing arterial street shall, wherever
practicable, coincide with any existing intersections on the opposite side of such street.
Street jogs with centerline offsets of less than one hundred fifty(150)feet shall not be permitted
on any class street, except where the intersected street has separated dual drives without median
breaks at either intersection. Intersections of streets along arterials shall be at least eight
hundred (800) feet apart.
(Ord. No. 96-9760, § 1, 9-16-96; Ord. No. 98-9904, § 1, 12-7-98; Ord. No. 03-10144, §, 8-25-03; Ord. No. 04-10203, § 1, 5-7-04)
Sec. 36-74.2. Street dedications and reservations.
(a) New perimeter streets. Street systems in new subdivisions shall be laid out so as to eliminate or
avoid new perimeter half streets except when necessary for street alignment. Where an existing half
street is adjacent to new subdivision the other half of the street shall be dedicated by the subdivider.
The planning commission may authorize a new perimeter street where the subdivider dedicates the
entire required street right-of-way width within their own subdivision.
(b) Widening and realignment of existing streets. Where a subdivision borders an existing narrow street
or when the master plan, official map or zoning setback regulations indicate plans for realignment or
widening of a street that would require use of some of the land in the subdivision, the applicant shall
be required to dedicate such areas for widening or realignment of such street. Such frontage streets
shall be dedicated by the applicant at his own expense to the full width as required by this chapter.
Land reserved for any street purposes may not be counted in satisfying yard or area requirements of
the zoning ordinance whether the land is to be dedicated to the city in fee simple or an easement for
roadway purposes is granted to the city.
(Ord. No. 96-9760, § 1, 9-16-96)
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Sec. 36-75. Drainage and storm sewers.
(a) General requirements. The planning commission shall not approve any plat of a subdivision which
does not make adequate provisions for storm water runoff control. This control may be
accomplished through the use of temporary detention basins, open channels, and/or closed conduits.
The applicant shall be required to submit a drainage report prepared by a licensed professional
engineer which examines the effects of the proposed subdivision on all upstream and downstream
drainage conditions. The scope of this report shall be determined by the city engineer. The drainage
report shall assume the ultimate development of the entire drainage basin based upon the current
land use plan and the current and proposed zoning of the land within the drainage basin. Calculation
of storm flows and runoff characteristics of the subdivision shall be performed in accordance with
the design criteria established by the city engineer. The city engineer shall inform the planning
commission, in writing, of the effects of the proposed subdivision on the existing storm drainage
system based upon the above submitted drainage report. The city may require the developer of the
proposed subdivision to construct or cause to be constructed all necessary storm drainage systems,
designed in accordance with the design criteria established by the city engineer, prior to the issuance
of any building permit.
(b) Location. Drainage facilities shall be located in the street right-of-way where feasible, or in perpetual
unobstructed easements of appropriate width.
(c) Floodplain areas. The planning commission, when it deems necessary for the health, safety or
welfare of the present and future population of the area and necessary for the conservation of water,
drainage and facilities, may prohibit the subdivision of any portion of the property which lies within
the floodplain of any stream or drainage course. These floodplain areas shall be preserved from any
and all destruction or damage resulting from clearing, grading or dumping of earth, waste materials
or stumps, except at the direction of the planning commission.
(d) Dedication of drainage easements:
(1) General requirements. Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainageway,
channel or stream, there shall be provided a storm water easement or drainage right-of-way
conforming substantially to the lines of such watercourse, and of such width and construction
as will be adequate for the purpose. The drainage shall be maintained by an open channel with
landscaped banks and adequate width for maximum potential volume of flow, unless some
other design is approved by the city engineer and planning commission.
(2) Drainage easements:
a. Where topography or other conditions are such as to make impractical the inclusion of
drainage facilities within street rights-of-way, perpetual unobstructed easements at least
fifteen (15) feet in width, or more if determined necessary by the city engineer, shall be
provided across property outside the street. Drainage easements shall be carried from the
street to a natural watercourse or to other drainage facilities.
b. When a proposed drainage system will carry water across adjacent private land outside the
subdivision, appropriate drainage rights must be secured and indicated on the plat.
c. The applicant shall dedicate, either in fee simple or by drainage or conservation easement,
land on both sides of existing watercourses, to a distance to be determined by the planning
commission.
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d. Low-lying lands along watercourses subject to flooding or overflowing during storm
periods, whether or not included in areas for dedication, shall be preserved and retained in
their natural state as drainage ways. Not more than twenty-five (25) percent of such land
or land subject to periodic flooding shall be computed for determining the number of lots
to be utilized or for computing the area requirements of any lot.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1 (3.5),12-22-80)
Sec. 36-76. Water and sewer facilities.
(a) Individual wells and central water systems. If a public water system is not available, individual wells
may be used or a central water system provided in such a manner that an adequate supply of potable
water will be available to every lot in the subdivision. Water samples shall be submitted to the health
department for its approval. Individual wells and central water systems shall be approved by the
appropriate health authorities. Certification of approval shall be submitted to the planning
commission, prior to preliminary plat approval.
(b) Individual sewerage systems and package plants. If municipal sewerage system is not available, an
individual sewage treatment system may be used or a public sewerage system provided in such a
manner that said system shall be approved by the appropriate state and/or local health authorities.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(3.6), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-77. Sidewalks.
(a) Required improvements:
(1) Sidewalks shall be included within the dedicated nonpavement right-of-way on both sides of all
streets except cul-de-sacs. No sidewalks shall be required on culs-de-sac provided the six
hundred (600) foot maximum length requirement in section 36-74(a)(7)b. has not been varied
under the provisions of section 36-10.
(2) The developer will be required to construct the sidewalk prior to the issuance of an occupancy
permit for any building or post a performance bond to insure construction.
(3) Sidewalks shall be built in the public right-of-way with the inside edge approximately one (1)
foot outside the property line unless an exception is approved by the city engineer due to
topography, the presence of trees or other obstructions or to match an existing curbside
sidewalk. Sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with city design standards and
specifications.
(b) Widening and realignment of existing streets. Where a subdivision borders an existing narrow street
or when the master plan, official map or zoning setback regulations indicate plans for realignment or
widening of a street that would require use of some of the land in the subdivision, the applicant shall
be required to dedicate such areas for widening or realignment of such street. Such frontage streets
shall be dedicated by the applicant at his own expense to the full width as required by this chapter.
Land reserved for any street purposes may not be counted in satisfying yard or area requirements of
the zoning ordinance whether the land is to be dedicated to the city in fee simple or an easement for
roadway purposes is granted to the city.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(3.7), 12-22-80; Ord. No. 98-9904, § 2, 12-7-98)
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Sec. 36-78. Utilities.
(a) All new utility lines, including but not limited to natural gas, electrical power, telephone lines and
cable TV cables shall be placed underground within designated easements in all residential
subdivisions within the City of Salina that are approved after the effective date of this provision. The
subdivider, developer or owner of the property being platted shall make the necessary arrangements
with the utility provider for the installation of underground utilities. No building permit for a
principal structure shall be issued in a subdivision where underground utilities are required until the
utility companies involved have provided confirmation to the building official that the necessary
utility lines for that property have been installed or that they have commenced installation of the
utility lines.
The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any of the following:
(1) Poles used exclusively for street or area lighting or traffic control signals.
(2) Radio, television, and wireless communication towers and antennas.
(3) Existing poles, overhead wires, and associated overhead structures, when part of a continuous
line, or services to individual properties from existing overhead lines that are within a
subdivision previously approved in conformance with these regulations. Nothing in this section
will prevent the replacement of existing poles, overhead wires, and associated overhead
structures on lines when necessary for the purpose of maintaining the line or upgrading the
capacity.
(4) Subdivisions located within the urban service area but outside the city limits.
(5) New subdivisions or replats of existing subdivisions that are less than ten (10) acres in size and
are located in developed areas which presently have an overhead type of distribution system.
(6) Electric distribution or transmission lines with capacities of three thousand (3,000) KVA or
more.
(7) Transformers, transformer pads, telephone service pedestals or other above-ground facilities
normally used with and as a part of an underground distribution system.
(8) Existing poles, overhead wires, and associated overhead structures, when part of a continuous
line, or services to individual properties from such existing overhead lines that are within a
subdivision previously approved in accordance with existing regulations.
(9) Existing poles, overhead wires, and associated overhead structures, when part of a continuous
line, or services to individual properties from such existing overhead lines that serve properties
adjacent to but not within areas being subdivided.
(10) Existing overhead lines attached to the exterior surface of a building by means of a bracket or
other fixture and extending from one (1) location on the building to another location on the
same building, or to an adjacent building without crossing a property line.
(11) Any communication line, which would otherwise be required by this Section to be underground
that uses an overhead pole or structure exempted by this section.
(12) Underground installation of wiring or electrical power, telephone and cable television shall not
be required in flood plain areas, drainage easements, major drainage ways or other areas where
there is frequently standing water.
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The subdivider may request a waiver from the requirements of section 36-78(a) if physical
conditions of the land, or economic conditions associated with the nature of the subdivision in
question make underground installation infeasible. Such request shall be accompanied by a report
from the responsible utility provider stating the per linear foot cost differential between the average
cost of installation of underground utilities and the estimated cost for the subject subdivision. The
planning commission shall review the request and make a recommendation to the governing body as
to whether the request shall be approved or denied.
(b) Easements centered on rear or side lot lines shall be provided where necessary for utilities (private
and municipal), and such easements shall be at least twenty (20) feet wide. Coordination shall be
required between the subdivider and the applicable utility companies for the establishment of
necessary utility easements on adjoining properties outside the boundaries of the proposed
subdivision.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(3.8), 12-22-80; Ord. No. 02-10081, § 1, 5-20-02)
Sec. 36-79. Public uses.
The applicant at his discretion, may choose to dedicate a portion of the plat to the city for use as a park,
playground, school or any other public use. After proper determination of its necessity by the planning
commission, and the appropriate city official or public agency involved in the acquisition and use of
each such site and a determination has been made to acquire the site by the public agency, the site may
be dedicated by the applicant to the city or other appropriate agency on the final plat.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(3.9), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-80. Preservation of natural features and amenities.
(a) General. Existing features which would add value to residential development or to the city as a
whole, such as trees, as herein defined, watercourses, historic spots and similar irreplaceable assets,
shall be preserved in the design of the subdivision.
(b) Protection from harmful influences:
(1) Every effort shall be made to protect adjacent residential areas from potential nuisance of
existing or proposed nonresidential subdivisions, including the provision of extra depth in
parcels backing on existing or potential residential or nonresidential development and
provisions for a permanently landscaped buffer strip when deemed necessary by the planning
commission.
(2) Street carrying nonresidential traffic, especially truck traffic, shall not be extended to the
boundaries of adjacent existing or potential residential areas.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(3.10), 12-22-80)
Sec. 36-81. Dedication of public park land.
(a) General requirement. In subdividing or resubdividing land zoned and intended for residential use,
the developer shall dedicate or reserve land for public park purposes, or pay a fee in lieu of
dedication, or select a combination of dedication and a fee. The method chosen to meet this
requirement shall be determined by the developer with consideration given to the standards set out in
these regulations and the recommendation of the parks and recreation advisory board. Provided
however, the board of commissioners shall not be obligated to accept a dedication or reservation of
land even if the final plat approved by the planning commission includes a dedication or reservation.
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(b) Amount of dedication. The number of acres of land required to be dedicated or reserved shall be
determined from the following table, which is based on the density of development as permitted by
the zoning of the property being subdivided. The area required to be dedicated or reserved shall be
exclusive of all street rights-of-way and drainage detention pond easements.
Zoning of Area
Percent of Total Land Area Being
Subdivided to be Dedicated or Reserved for
Park Purposes
RS Residential suburban 2
R, R-1 Single-family residential 5
R-2 Multi-family residential 6
R-2.5 Multi-family residential 8
R-3 Multi-family residential 10
PDD Residential 2 - 10
(c) Location and design standards. Any land dedicated or reserved shall conform with the
comprehensive plan of the city and be consistent with the plans and policies of the parks and
recreation advisory board. The location, size and configuration of the land to be dedicated or
reserved shall be determined by the design of the streets, lots, and blocks of the subdivision with
consideration given to the preservation of natural physical features.
All lands to be dedicated or reserved shall meet the following standards, unless a variation or
exception is granted as provided in section 36-10:
(1) No dedications or reservations shall be accepted from subdivisions of tracts containing less
than twenty (20) acres.
(2) The dedicated tract shall contain not less than two (2) contiguous acres and be a minimum of
two hundred (200) feet at the narrowest dimension.
(3) The dedicated tract shall have at least two hundred (200) feet of street frontage and be easily
accessible to residents of adjacent subdivisions. Consideration shall be given to placing parks
where they can be added to by future subdivisions.
(4) At least fifty (50) percent of the dedicated tract shall have a grade of less than four (4) percent.
The balance may consist of steep slopes, streams, ditches, lakes or other natural features.
(5) Natural features such as wooded areas, streams, oxbows, and other natural assets shall be
preserved whenever possible.
(d) Payment in lieu of dedication. In the event the land to be dedicated or reserved is less than the
amount of acreage required or the land does not meet the location and design standards, the payment
of a fee in lieu of dedication shall be required. The fee shall be based on the total number of dwelling
units permitted within the subdivision times a fee schedule for each dwelling unit type. Said fee
schedule shall be as established by Ordinance Number 97-9847 and any amendments thereto.
Any fees collected shall be placed in a neighborhood park account and used for improvement of
neighborhood parks including acquisition of land. Such fees must be used for land and facilities that
will be located in the neighborhood park service area of the subdivision from which the fees were
collected. A record of fees paid into and expended from the fund, shall be kept by the city. In the
event funds have not been expended on such purposes within fifteen (15) years from the date
received then the fees shall be refunded in the following manner:
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(1) If paid in full at the time of platting, to the developer.
(2) If paid at the time of the building permit, to the record property owner at the time of the refund.
(e) Credit for private open space. Private open space for park and recreational purposes within a
proposed development may be credited for up to fifty (50) percent of the requirement for dedication
of public park land or payment of a fee in lieu thereof provided that the following standards are met:
(1) That yards, setbacks and other open areas required by zoning and building regulations shall not
be included in computing the area set aside as private open space.
(2) That the private open space shall be reasonably useable for park and recreation purposes.
(3) That the private open space shall be perpetually restricted for park and recreation purposes by
recorded plat or restrictive covenant.
(4) That the private open space shall be permanently owned and maintained by the owner of the
development or by a legally established homeowners association.
(f) Indication on preliminary plat. At the time of preliminary plat submittal, the developer shall indicate
whether a dedication of land or a fee in lieu of dedication is being proposed. Any land proposed to
be dedicated shall be shown on the preliminary plat. The proposed plat shall be referred to the parks
and recreation advisory board for review and recommendation.
(g) Prerequisite for final plat approval. When land is being dedicated it shall be shown on the final plat
and marked "Dedicated for Public Park Purposes." Such dedications shall not be effective until the
dedication has been specifically accepted by the board of commissioners.
When a fee in lieu of dedication is required, total payment shall be made prior to final plat approval
by the board of commissioners or, at the option of the developer, payment may be made at the time
of issuance of a building permit on each individual lot. In the latter case, the fee shall be in
accordance with the fee schedule referenced in section (d).
(h) Reservation of park land. In some cases, the board of commissioners may determine that the
reservation of park land for future dedication is more appropriate than immediate dedication of such
land. In such cases, the land to be reserved shall be shown on the final plat and marked "Reserved
for Public Park Purposes" and a covenant shall be written on the recorded plat indicating the latest
date, time and manner in which dedication shall occur. Such future dedications shall be at no cost to
the city except for the reimbursement of any costs paid by the owner for street, utility, drainage, and
other public improvements benefitting the reserved land.
(i) Effective area. The requirements herein shall apply to all lands within the city limits or being
annexed into the city limits concurrent with subdivision approval lying south and east of a line
described as follows: beginning where Magnolia Road extended intersects the western boundary of
the city; thence easterly along Magnolia Road to Ninth Street; thence northerly along Ninth Street to
Cloud Street; thence easterly along Cloud Street to Ohio Street, thence northerly along Ohio Street to
Crawford Avenue; thence easterly along Crawford Avenue to the Smoky Hill River; thence
northerly along the Smoky Hill River and cutoff channel to the northeastern boundary of the city.
(Ord. No. 97-9832, § 1, 12-22-97)
Secs. 36-82--36-90. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. SPECIFICATIONS FOR DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED
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Sec. 36-91. Preliminary plat.
The preliminary plat shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor, licensed engineer or registered
architect drawn to a scale of not more than one hundred (100) feet to an inch on a sheet with dimensions
of twenty-four (24) by thirty-six (36) inches. Sheets shall be numbered in sequence if more than one (1)
sheet is used. The plat shall contain the following:
(1) Name:
a. Name of subdivision if property is within an existing subdivision;
b. Proposed name if property is not within a previously platted subdivision. This name shall
not be so similar to any existing subdivision name in or near the city as to cause
confusion.
(2) Ownership:
a. Name, address and telephone number of legal owner or agent of property and citation of
last instrument conveying title to each parcel or property involved in the proposed
subdivision, giving grantor, grantee, date and land records reference;
b. Citation of any existing legal rights-of-way or easements affecting the property;
c. Existing covenants on the property, if any;
d. Name, address and telephone number of the professional person responsible for surveys,
subdivision design, and for the design of public improvements.
(3) Description. Location of property by government lot, section, township, range and county,
north arrow, graphic scale, written scale and date of preparation.
(4) Features:
a. Location of property lines and names of all adjoining property owners from the latest
assessment rolls as stated in section 36-39. The location of existing easements, burial
grounds, railroad rights-of-way, watercourses, wooded areas and individual trees as
defined in this chapter;
b. Location, width and names of all existing or platted streets or other public ways within or
immediately adjacent to the tract and the location and width of proposed streets;
c. Location and sizes of existing sewers, water mains, culverts, wells, septic tanks, and other
underground structures within the tract and immediately adjacent thereto; existing
permanent buildings and utility poles on or immediately adjacent to the site and utility
rights-of-way;
d. If other than public systems are proposed, preliminary proposals for alternative means of
providing water supply and sanitary waste treatment and disposal; preliminary provisions
for collecting and discharging surface water drainage;
e. A vicinity map showing streets and other general development of the surrounding area;
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f. Whenever the plat covers only a part of an applicant's contiguous holdings, the applicant
shall submit, at a scale of no more than two hundred (200) feet to the inch, a sketch of the
proposed subdivision area, together with its proposed street system and an indication of
the probable future street and drainage system of the remaining portion of the tract;
g. The location, bearings and dimensions of all boundary lines of the property to be
expressed to the nearest foot; this boundary survey shall be prepared by a registered land
surveyor;
h. The location of pertinent features such as swamps, parks, bridges, railroads, as determined
by the planning commission; ground elevation at vertical intervals not exceeding five (5)
feet in areas of fifteen (15) percent grade or more and two (2) feet in all other areas of
lesser grade;
i. The locations and dimensions of all proposed or existing lots expressed to the nearest foot;
j. The locations and dimensions of all property proposed to be set aside for park and
playground use, or other public or private reservation, with designation of the purpose
thereof, and conditions, if any, of the dedication or reservation;
k. The name and address of the owner or owners of land to be subdivided, the name and
address of the subdivider if other than the owner, and the name of the land surveyor,
engineer or architect;
l. The date of the plat, approximate north point, graphic and written scale and sufficient data
acceptable to the city engineer to determine readily the location, bearing and length of all
lines, and to reproduce such lines on the ground; the location of all proposed monuments;
m. Names of all new streets;
n. Front yard setback lines for all lots and portions of lots as required by the zoning
regulations;
o. Blocks shall be consecutively numbered. All lots in each block shall be consecutively
numbered;
p. A statement of the use of any lot as proposed by the applicant;
q. Explanation of drainage easements, site easements and reservations, if any;
r. The area of the plat and closure calculations of the exterior boundary including the
latitude and departure of each course shall be submitted. The area of the subdivision shall
be computed by the double meridian distance (D.M.D.) method. The error of closure of
the perimeter survey shall not exceed one (1) foot for each five thousand (5,000) feet of
perimeter;
s. The lack of information under any specified item herein, or improper information supplied
by the applicant, shall be cause for disapproval of a preliminary plat.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(4.1), 12-22-80; Ord. No. 90-9386, §§ 5, 7, 6-18-90)
Sec. 36-92. Final plat.
(a) General. The final plat shall be submitted in the form of an original drawing in waterproof ink on
mylar or other polyester drafting film drawn to a scale no smaller than one (1) inch to one hundred
(100) feet on a twenty-four (24) by thirty-six (36) inch sheet. The final subdivision plat shall be
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prepared by a registered land surveyor. It is desirable that the drawing of the final plat appear on a
single sheet. When this is impossible, a small scale key map shall appear on the first sheet showing
the entire area platted and the sheet on which each platted area appears. All revision dates must be
shown as well as the following:
(1) Name of the subdivision;
(2) Location map showing the location of the subdivision relative to adjacent subdivisions, tracts
and the city limits;
(3) A legal description prepared by a registered land surveyor of the tract being subdivided;
(4) The perimeter boundary lines of the subdivision showing all property corners, land lines,
distances, bearings and angles, and other references used in the legal description of the tract.
The boundary of the platted areas should be accurately indicated by a heavy solid line;
(5) All lot lines, right-of-way lines, streets and easements shall be shown with their dimensions to
the nearest one hundredth (0.01) of a foot and in actual respective location;
(6) Prior to the submittal of the final plat, all block corners, including the PC and PT of curved
block lines, shall be marked by iron monuments no smaller than one-half inch in diameter and
two (2) feet in length, driven into the ground flush with the existing ground surface. The
location of such monuments shall be shown on the final plat and marked on the ground by use
of wooden stakes. Sufficient information shall be shown on the plat to allow an experienced
surveyor to locate or relocate all points and lines shown on the plat, including all pertinent
curve data. The error of closure of the boundaries of any enclosed area within the plat shall not
exceed one (1) foot in three thousand (3,000) feet;
(7) Prior to the submittal of the final plat, all corners in the boundary of the subdivision shall be
monumented with an iron bar no smaller than one-half inch in diameter and two (2) feet in
length, set rigidly in concrete (K.S.A. 58-2001);
(8) Where any section or quarter-section corner is involved, in the control establishing the location
of a subdivision boundary, said point shall be clearly monumented and referenced before it is
used in the subdivision control;
(9) All areas, except street rights-of-way and utility easements, to be dedicated to the public or
reserved for public use or for the exclusive use of the property owners within the subdivision,
shall be clearly outlined and a legal description of the same shall appear on the final plat with
the intended use clearly noted thereon;
(10) North point, graphic scale, written scale and date of preparation;
(11) Protective covenants shall be lettered on the final plat or submitted on a separate sheet with
appropriate references made on the final plat, and signed by the subdivider and/or owner;
(12) Lots and blocks shall be numbered in an orderly manner conforming with established
numbering procedures previously used in the city and approved by the city engineer;
(13) Any restrictions in addition to the protective covenants shall be lettered on the plat;
(14) All easement lines shall be shown and properly labeled and dimensioned;
(15) All plats located in a flood hazard area shall conform to Resolution No. 3186 and shall be so
noted on the plat. Suggested wording is as follows:
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"This plat shall conform with the provisions of Resolution No. 3186 of the City of Salina
dealing with flood hazard areas."
(16) The flood fringe and floodway, if known, shall be identified on the plat.
(b) Certificates. The following certificates, duly signed as appropriate, shall appear on the final plat
upon its submittal:
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF KANSAS. )
)ss
COUNTY OF SALINE )
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am a registered land surveyor in the State of Kansas., with
experience and proficiency in land surveying; that the heretofore described property was surveyed
and subdivided by me, or under my supervision; that all Subdivision Regulations of the City of
Salina, Kansas have been complied with in the preparation of this plat; and that all of the monuments
shown herein actually exist and their positions are correctly shown to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
Given under my hand and seal at _________, Kansas, this ______ day of _______, A.D. 19___.
__________________________
OWNER'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF KANSAS )
)ss
COUNTY OF SALINE )
This is to certify that the undersigned is the owner(s) of the land described in the plat, and that he has
caused the same to be surveyed and subdivided as indicated thereon, for the uses and purposes
therein set forth, and does hereby acknowledge and adopt the same under the style and title thereon
indicated.
All street rights-of-way as shown on this plat are hereby dedicated to the public. An easement or
license to the public to locate, construct and maintain or authorize the location, construction and
maintenance of poles, wires, conduits, water, gas and sewer pipes or required drainage channels or
structures under or upon the area marked for easements on this plat is hereby granted.
Given under my hand at _________, Kansas, this ______ day of _________, A.D. 19________.
__________________________
STATE OF KANSAS )
)ss
COUNTY OF SALINE )
The undersigned, being a duly licensed and bonded abstracter or authorized representative thereof,
hereby certifies that the above is the legal owner(s) of record of the property shown on this plat.
Dated this _________ day of ______, A.D. 19________.
__________________________
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CORPORATE OWNER'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF KANSAS )
)ss
COUNTY OF SALINE )
This is to certify that the undersigned Proprietor, _________, owns the land described in the plat and
has caused the same to be surveyed and subdivided as indicated thereon, for the uses and purposes
therein set forth and does hereby acknowledge and adopt the same under the style and title thereon
indicated.
All streets as shown on this plat are hereby dedicated to the public. An easement or license to the
public to locate, construct and maintain or authorize the location, construction and maintenance of
poles, wires, conduits, water, gas and sewer pipes or required drainage channels or structures under
or upon the areas marked for easements on this plat is hereby granted.
Given under my hand at _________, Kansas, this ______ day of _________, A.D. 19________.
__________________________
Corporate Name
__________________________
Corporate Title
ATTEST:
___________________
, Secretary
STATE OF KANSAS )
)ss
COUNTY OF SALINE )
The undersigned, being a duly licensed and bonded abstractor or an authorized representative
thereof, hereby certifies that the above is the legal owner(s) of the property shown on this plat.
Dated this _________ day of _________, A.D. 19________.
__________________________
NOTARY CERTIFICATE
STATE OF KANSAS )
)ss
COUNTY OF SALINE )
I, _________, a Notary Public in and for said county, in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify
that_________, personally known to me to be the same person(s) whose name(s) are subscribed to
the foregoing instrument as such owner(s), appeared before me this day in person and acknowledged
that he (they) signed and delivered the plat as his (their) own free and voluntary act for the uses and
purposes therein set forth.
Given under my hand and Notarial Seal this _________ day of _________, A.D. 19________.
________________________
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COUNTY CLERK AND CITY CLERK CERTIFICATE
STATE OF KANSAS. )
)ss
COUNTY OF SALINE )
I do hereby certify that there are no delinquent general taxes, no unpaid current general taxes, no
unpaid forfeited taxes, and no redeemable tax sales against any of the land included in this plat.
I further certify that I have received all statutory fees in conjunction with the plat.
Given under my hand and seal at Salina, Kansas, this ______ day of _________, A.D. 19_____.
_________________________ ____________________
County Clerk City Clerk
CERTIFICATE AS TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
STATE OF KANSAS. )
)ss
COUNTY OF SALINE )
I do hereby certify that there are no delinquent or unpaid current or forfeited special assessments or
any deferred installments thereof that have not been apportioned against the tract of land included in
this plat.
Given under my hand and seal at Salina, Kansas, this ____ day of _________, A.D. 19______.
_________________________ ____________________
County Clerk City Clerk
SALINA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION CERTIFICATE
STATE OF KANSAS. )
)ss
COUNTY OF SALINE )
Approved this _________ day of _________, A.D. 19________.
SALINA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
SALINA, KANSAS
________________________
Chairman
ATTEST:
________________________
Secretary
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SALINE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CERTIFICATE
STATE OF KANSAS )
)ss
COUNTY OF SALINE )
Approved this _________ day of _________, A.D. 19________.
SALINE COUNTY PLANNING ZONING COMMISSION
SALINE COUNTY, KANSAS
__________________________
Chairman
ATTEST: _____________________
Secretary
CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY COMMISSION
STATE OF KANSAS )
)ss
COUNTY OF SALINE )
Approved this _________ day of _________, A.D. 19________.
BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
_______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST: ______________________
City Clerk
CERTIFICATE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
STATE OF KANSAS )
)ss
COUNTY OF SALINE )
Approved this _________ day of _________, A.D. 19________.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SALINE COUNTY, KANSAS
______________________________
Chairman
ATTEST: ______________________
County Clerk
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REGISTER OF DEEDS CERTIFICATE
STATE OF KANSAS. )
)ss
COUNTY OF SALINE )
Plat of _________ Addition filed of record in my office on this _____ day of _________, at _______
M., and duly recorded in Volume ______ of Plats, at Page _________.
__________________________
Register of Deeds
Filing Fee of _________ Paid.
(Ord. No. 80-8828, § 1(4.2), 12-22-80; Ord. No. 90-9386, §§ 6, 7, 6-18-90)
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CHAPTER 37. TAXATION1
1 Editor's note: Charter ord. no. 22, § 4, adopted September 15, 1986, repealed Ch. 37 which consisted of §§ 37-16--37-18. The aforesaid sections were
concerned with the transient guest tax and the convention and tourism committee, and derived from the Code of 1966, §§ 32A-11--32A-13; and Ord. No. 80-
8818, § 1, adopted November 10, 1980. For similar provisions, see App. A, Charter ord. no. 22.
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CHAPTER 38. TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES1
Art. I. In General, §§ 38-1--38-20
Art. II. Miscellaneous Rules, §§ 38-21--38-39
Art. III. Stopping, Standing and Parking, §§ 38-40--38-100
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 38-41--38-50
Div. 2. Reserved, §§ 38-51--38-80
Div. 3. Inoperable Vehicles, §§ 38-81--38-100
Art. IV. Parades and Processions, §§ 38-101--38-115
Art. V. Trains and Railroads, §§ 38-116--38-130
Art. VI. Size, Weight and Load, §§ 38-131--38-150
Art. VII. Noise, §§ 38-151--38-157
Art. VIII. Work-Site Utility Vehicles, §§ 38-158--38-163
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 38-1. Incorporating Standard Traffic Ordinance.
(a) Incorporation by reference. There is hereby incorporated by reference for the purpose of
regulating traffic within the corporate limits of the City of Salina, Kansas, that certain standard
traffic ordinance known as the 'Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities,' 40th Edition (2012),
prepared and published in book form by the League of Kansas Municipalities, Topeka, Kansas,
except as Sections 33 and 85 contained therein are modified as set forth in paragraphs (b) and (c)
below. No fewer than three (3) copies of the Standard Traffic Ordinance shall be marked or stamped
'Office Copy as Adopted by Ordinance Number 12-10663, with all sections or portions thereof
intended to be omitted or changed clearly marked to show any such omission or change and to which
shall be attached a copy of this ordinance, and filed with the City Clerk to be open to inspection and
available to the public at all reasonable hours.
(b) Amendment. Section 33 of the Standard Traffic Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Section 33. Maximum speed limits.
(a) Except when a special hazard exists that requires lower speed for compliance with Section
32, the limits specified in this section or established as hereinafter authorized shall be
maximum lawful speeds, and no person shall drive a vehicle at a speed in excess of such
maximum limits:
(1) In any city park, fifteen (15) miles per hour, unless posted differently, in which case
the maximum speed limit shall be the posted speed limit;
(2) In any school zone, twenty (20) miles per hour;
(3) In any non-arterial residential district, thirty (30) miles per hour;
(4) In any alley, ten (10) miles per hour;
(5) In all other locations, fifty-five (55) miles per hour, unless posted differently, in
1 Cross references: Ordinances prescribing traffic regulations for specific streets or areas saved from repeal, § 1-5(13); distributing matter in or attaching to
motor vehicles, § 3-1; transportation of alcoholic liquor, § 5-23; mobile homes and trailers, Ch. 22; police, Ch. 30; standards for transportation in vehicles for
private garbage haulers, § 34-51; streets, sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 35; vehicles for hire, Ch. 40. State law references: Automobiles and other
vehicles generally, K.S.A. Ch. 8; powers of local authorities, K.S.A. Ch. 8, Art. 20.
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which case the maximum speed limit shall be the posted speed limit.
The maximum speed limits established by or pursuant to this paragraph shall be of
force and effect regardless of whether signs are posted giving notice thereof.
(b) No person shall drive a school bus to or from school, or interschool or intraschool
functions or activities, at a speed in excess of the maximum speed limits provided in
subsection (a), except that the board of education of any school district may establish by
board policy lower maximum speed limits for the operation of such district’s school buses.
The provision of this subsection relating to school buses shall apply to buses used for the
transportation of students enrolled in community colleges or area vocational schools,
when such buses are transporting students to or from school, or functions or activities.”
(c) Amendment. Section 85 of the Standard Traffic Ordinance is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Section 85. Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places. Except
when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the
directions of a police officer or official traffic-control device, no person shall:
(a) Stop, stand or park a vehicle:
(1) On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;
(2) On a sidewalk;
(3) Within an intersection;
(4) On a crosswalk;
(5) Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of points on the curb
immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless a different length is indicated
by signs or markings;
(6) Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing
or parking would obstruct traffic;
(7) Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway
tunnel;
(8) On any railroad tracks;
(9) On any controlled-access highway;
(10) In the area between roadways of a divided highway, including crossovers;
(11) At any place where official signs prohibit stopping; or
(12) Alongside the curb of a street where the curb is painted yellow.
(b) Stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not except momentarily to pick up or
discharge a passenger or passengers:
(1) In front of a public or private driveway;
(2) Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;
(3) Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection;
(4) Within 30 feet upon the approach to any flashing signal, stop sign or traffic-control
signal located at the side of the roadway;
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(5) Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a street
opposite the entrance to any fire station within 75 feet of said entrance, when
properly sign-posted;
(6) At any place when official signs prohibit standing.
(c) Park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except temporarily for the purpose of, and
while actually engaged in, loading or unloading property or passengers:
(1) Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing;
(2) At any place where official signs prohibit parking
.
(d) No person shall move a vehicle not lawfully under his control into any such prohibited
area or away from a curb such a distance as is unlawful.
(e) No person shall stand or park a vehicle in areas designated as fire lanes upon public or
private property.
(d) Amendment. Section 114.4 of the Standard Traffic Ordinance is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Section 114.4. Unlawful Operation of a Golf Cart
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a golf cart:
(1) On any interstate highway, federal highway, or state highway;
(2) On any public highway or street within the corporate limits of the City of Salina;
(3) On any street or highway with a posted speed limit greater than 30 miles per hour; or
(4) On any public sidewalk.
(b) The provisions of subsection (a) shall not prohibit a golf cart from crossing a federal,
state or local street or highway or a sidewalk within a crosswalk.
(c) A golf cart shall be operated on any public street or highway in compliance with
provisions of subsection (b) only during the hours between sunrise and sunset (K.S.A.
Supp. 8-15, 108)
(Ord. No. 87-9175, § 1, 3-16-87; Ord. No. 88-9274, §§ 1, 2, 8-22-88; Ord. No. 90-9414, §§ 1, 2, 11-5-90; Ord. No. 91-9491, § 1, 12-19-
91; Ord. No. 92-9538, § 1, 10-12-92; Ord. No. 93-9578, § 1, 6-28-93; Ord. No. 93-9584, § 1, 8-2-93; Ord. No. 94-9656, § 1, 9-26-94; Ord.
No. 96-9743, § 1, 6-17-96; Ord. No. 96-9752, § 1, 8-5-96; Ord. No. 97-9821, § 1, 8-11-97; Ord. No. 98-9886, § 1, 8-17-98; Ord. No. 99-
9952, § 1, 10-18-99; Ord. No. 00-10001, § 1, 10-2-00; Ord. No. 01-10043, § 1, 6-25-01; Ord. No. 02-10093, § 1, 8-5-02; Ord. No. 03-
10157, § 1, 7-28-03; Ord. No. 04-10225, § 1, 8-9-04; Ord. No. 05-10295, § 1, 7-18-05; Ord. No. 06-10357, § 1, 8-8-06; Ord. No. 07-10406,
§ 1, 8-13-07; Ord. No. 08-10464, § 1, 8-25-08; Ord. No. 09-10514, § 1, 8-24-09; Ord. No. 10-10567, § 1, 10-4-10, Ord. No. 11-10611, § 1,
7-25-11; Ord. No. 12-10663, § 1, 10-15-12 )
Sec. 38-1.1. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
(a) An ordinance traffic infraction is a violation of any section of this chapter that prescribes or requires
the same behavior as that prescribed or required by a statutory provision that is classified as a traffic
infraction in K.S.A. 8-2118.
(b) All traffic violations which are included within this chapter, and which are not ordinance traffic
infractions as defined in subsection (a) of this section shall be considered traffic offenses.
(Ord. No. 87-9175, § 2, 3-16-87)
Editor’s Note: Sec. 38-1.2 pertaining to penalties for scheduled fines was repealed by Ord. No. 08-10465. Said section conflicted with the Standard Traffic
Ordinance.
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Sec. 38-2. Regulations to conform to street plan.
All traffic regulations of the city shall conform, as nearly as practicable, with the master street plan
adopted by the city, and filed with the city clerk.
(Code 1966, § 22-2)
Sec. 38-3. Manager may designate use of streets for other purposes.
The city manager shall have the authority to temporarily close any street or part thereof so as to allow
the use of the street or any portion thereof for any activity or purpose having a general public or
community-wide purpose or function and the city manager is hereby authorized to place appropriate
signs or devices in the street indicating the temporary closing thereof.
(Code 1966, § 22-65)
Sec. 38-4. Quiet zones.
Whenever authorized signs are erected indicating a zone of quiet, no person operating a motor vehicle
within any such zone shall sound the horn or other warning device of the vehicle except in an
emergency. The city manager shall have authority to temporarily establish a zone of quiet upon any
street where a person is seriously ill if requested so to do by the written statement of at least one (1)
registered physician certifying to its necessity. Such temporary zone of quiet shall embrace all territory
with a radius of two hundred (200) feet of the building occupied by the person named in the request of
said physician. Such temporary zone of quiet and any other zone of quiet declared by any ordinance of
the city shall be designated by the city manager by placing at a conspicuous place in the street a sign or
marking bearing the words "Quiet Zone."
(Code 1966, § 22-115)
Secs. 38-5, 38-6. Reserved.
Editor's note: Ord. No. 96-9753, § 1, adopted Aug. 5, 1996, repealed §§ 38-5 and 38-6, pertaining to licensing drivers under the age of sixteen, as derived
from the Code of 1966, §§ 22-31 and 22-32.
Sec. 38-7. Provisions not to interfere with real property owners.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the owner of real property used by the public for
purposes of vehicular travel by permission of the owner and not as a matter of right from prohibiting
such use, or from requiring other or different or additional conditions than those specified in this chapter
or otherwise regulating such use as may seem best to such owner.
(Code 1966, § 22-13)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 8-2012.
Secs. 38-8, 38-9. Reserved.
Editor's note: Section 1 of Ord. No. 97-9837, adopted Nov. 10, 1997, repealed §§ 38-8 and 38-9 in their entirety. Formerly, §§ 38-8 and 38-9 pertained to
operating bicycles, etc., for children under the age of sixteen and derived from §§ 22-351 and 22-352 of the 1966 Code.
Sec. 38-10. Definition of street or highway.
In addition to the definition of a "street or highway" as set forth in the traffic ordinance for Kansas Cities
as adopted by Ordinance Number 83-8943 the term "street or highway" shall also include in addition to
those areas specifically enumerated therein, all areas open to the public for vehicular traffic, whether
publicly or privately maintained.
(Ord. No. 83-8974, § 1, 10-17-83)
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Sec. 38-11. Provisions applicable to areas open to public vehicular traffic.
The provisions of this chapter and all other traffic ordinances of the city shall be applicable to all areas
open to the public for vehicular traffic, whether publicly or privately owned.
(Ord. No. 83-8974, § 1, 10-17-83)
Secs. 38-12--38-20. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. MISCELLANEOUS RULES
Sec. 38-21. Careless driving.
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate a vehicle upon a highway or street in a careless or
heedless or an inattentive manner, or without due caution and circumspection, or in any manner not
constituting reckless driving but so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property.
(Code 1966, § 22-77)
Sec. 38-22. Boarding, alighting from moving vehicle.
It shall be unlawful for any person to board or alight from any vehicle while such vehicle is in motion.
(Code 1966, § 22-205)
Secs. 38-23, 38-24. Reserved.
Editor's note: Section 1 of Ord. No. 97-9837, adopted Nov. 10, 1997, repealed §§ 38-23 and 38-24 in their entirety. Formerly, §§ 38-23 and 38-24 pertained
riding bicycles on sidewalks and derived from §§ 22-209 and 22-210 of the 1966 Code.
Sec. 38-25. Impersonating blind or incapacitated person.
It shall be unlawful for any person, unless totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated, while on
any public street or highway, to carry in a raised or extended position a cane or walking stick which is
white in color or white tipped with red.
(Code 1966, § 22-222)
Sec. 38-26. Obedience to school crossing guards.
The driver of any vehicle traveling on any street designated as a school zone or school zone crosswalk
shall bring such vehicle to a complete stop before passing or approaching any such school building or
crosswalk whenever he is signaled or requested so to do by a traffic officer, school flagman or school
patrol placed in such street for the purpose of directing traffic past any such school building or
crosswalk; and after being signaled to stop, it shall be unlawful for the driver of any such vehicle to
proceed along any such street until such street is cleared of school children and until the person giving
such signal shall have signaled the driver of such vehicle to proceed.
(Code 1966, § 22-7)
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Sec. 38-27. Driving off roadway.
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive any motor vehicle, motorcycle, mini-bike, or other motor
driven vehicle upon or across any public or private grounds in the city or upon the flood control dikes of
the city, except upon the improved portions of public streets, parking lots, permanent or temporary
driveways and such other places as may be permitted by ordinances of the city; provided, however, the
board of commissioners may, by resolution, designate areas where certain types of motor driven cycles
or similar vehicles may be operated.
(Ord. No. 83-8975, § 1, 10-17-83)
Sec. 38-28. Speed in school zones.
No driver, when passing through a school zone or school speed zone shall, during the hours posted,
operate any vehicle in excess of the posted speed limit.
(Ord. No. 83-8976, § 1, 10-17-83)
Sec. 38-29. Riding bicycles in Salina Business Improvement District No. 1 and on publicly and
privately owned property.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to ride a bicycle on any sidewalk within the boundaries of Salina
Business Improvement District No. 1 as established by city ordinance.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to ride a bicycle upon any street, alley, sidewalk, parking lot or
other property, either publicly or privately owned and open to the public, when a sign prohibiting
such activity is conspicuously posted on the property.
(Ord. No. 97-9837, § 1, 11-10-97)
Sec. 38-30. Duties when riding bicycle on sidewalk.
In residential districts, no person shall ride a bicycle on a sidewalk except with due care for the safety of
pedestrians, and the rider of a bicycle on a sidewalk, when approaching or passing a pedestrian, shall
slow or stop the same, if necessary, to avoid colliding with or interfering with the passage of any
pedestrian on such sidewalk.
(Ord. No. 97-9837, § 1, 11-10-97)
Sec. 38-31. Riding human powered wheeled devices on publicly and privately owned property.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or ride upon a skateboard, roller skates, roller blades or
other human powered device designed primarily for recreational use upon any public street, alley,
sidewalk, parking lot or other publicly owned property located within the boundaries of Salina
Business Improvement District No. 1 as established by city ordinance.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or ride upon a skateboard, roller skates, roller blades or
other human powered wheeled device designed primarily for recreational use upon any street, alley,
sidewalk, parking lot or other property, either publicly or privately owned and open to the public,
when a sign prohibiting such activity is conspicuously posted on the property.
(Ord. No. 97-9837, § 1, 11-10-97)
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Sec. 38-32. Parental responsibility for violations by children.
Any parent or guardian of any child under the age of sixteen (16) years who permits such child to ride or
operate any vehicle; bicycle; or skateboard, roller skates, roller blades or other human powered wheeled
device designed primarily for recreational use in the city shall be responsible for the obedience of such
child to the requirements of this chapter, and it shall be unlawful for any parent or guardian of any such
child to knowingly permit the violation by such child of any of the provisions of this chapter, or to
furnish to or permit the use by any such child of any vehicle; bicycle; or skateboard, roller skates, roller
blades or other human powered wheeled device designed primarily for recreational use in violation of
the provisions of this chapter, and the continued violation by any such child of any provisions of this
chapter after notice of such violation has been brought to the attention of such parent or guardian shall
be presumed to be with the knowledge and consent of such parent or guardian.
(Ord. No. 97-9837, § 1, 11-10-97)
Sec. 38-33. Police to take up vehicles, bicycles or other devices.
If any child under the age of sixteen (16) years shall operate or ride on any vehicle; bicycle; or
skateboard, roller skates, roller blades or other human powered wheeled device designed primarily for
recreational use in violation of the provisions of this chapter or if any such vehicle, bicycle or device, or
the equipment involved in its operation, fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter, any police
officer of the city may take possession of such vehicle, bicycle or device and take the same to the police
headquarters in the city, and there keep the same until the parents or guardian of such child are notified
and until arrangements are made by such parent or guardian to comply with the requirements of this
chapter.
(Ord. No. 97-9837, § 1, 11-10-97)
Sec. 38-34 Pedestrians, certain vehicle restricted on interstate highway system
It shall be unlawful for pedestrians, persons operating or using bicycles or other non-motorized traffic,
persons leading, driving or riding animals or persons operating a vehicle of any type with a horsepower
of less than five (5), to use any controlled access highway or any interstate highway system within the
city limits.
(Ord. No. 02-10100, § 1, 8-19-02)
Sec. 38-35. Notice of change of address or name.
Whenever any person, after applying for or receiving a driver’s license shall move from the mailing
address or residence address named in such application or in the license issued to such person, or when
the name of the licensee is changed by marriage or otherwise, such person, within 10 days thereafter,
shall notify the Division of Motor Vehicles of the State of Kansas. in writing of such person’s old and
new mailing and residence addresses or of such former and new names and of the number of any
driver’s license then held by such person.
(Ord. No. 04-10190, § 1, 4-5-04)
Secs. 38-36--38-39. Reserved.
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ARTICLE III. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING2
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 38-40. Designating prohibited or restricted parking.
The city manager may designate, and direct appropriate signage or pavement markings for, prohibited or
restricted parking areas on any public street, park road or public parking lot.
(Ord. No. 96-9777, § 1, 1-13-97)
Editor's note: Ord. No. 96-9777, adopted Jan. 13, 1997, repealed and replaced §§ 38-41.3, 38-41.7, 38-44 and 38-45, with new provisions, designated
herein as §§ 38-40 and 38-44--38-48. Prior to repeal, §§ 38-41.3, 38-41.7, 38-44 and 38-45 pertained to parking regulations as derived from the Code of
1966, §§ 22-146, 22-158, 22-181, 22-183; Ord. No. 81-8885, § 1, adopted Nov. 2, 1981; Ord. No. 81-8886, § 1, adopted Nov. 2, 1981; Ord. No. 84-9045, §
1, adopted Sept. 24, 1984; and Ord. No. 86-1940, § 1, adopted July 7, 1986.
Sec. 38-41. Parking of certain vehicles on streets in residential areas; arterial streets at night
prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use any residential street in the city for what is commonly known
as nighttime parking of any truck (except pickup trucks), tractor, trailer, mobile home, motor home, boat
or bus; provided however, this provision shall not apply to streets which are located in commercial or
industrial areas and which have not been designated by the city as arterial streets; and if such truck is
used for the transportation of livestock or gasoline or other flammable liquid, the same shall not be
parked at any time in any driveway or yard within fifty (50) feet of any dwelling house occupied by any
person or family other than the person or family of the person owning or using such truck or commercial
vehicle. For the purpose of this section, "nighttime" shall be defined as the period of time from one-half
(1/2) hour after sundown until one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise. For the purpose of this section,
"residential area" shall be defined as an area where fifty (50) percent or more of the property abutting
the street within the block is used for residential purposes. "Commercial or industrial areas" shall be
defined as areas where fifty (50) percent or more of the property abutting the street within the block is
used for commercial or industrial purposes.
(Code 1966, § 22-150)
Sec. 38-42. Parking on private property without permission prohibited.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to park, place or leave standing, whether attended or unattended,
any vehicle upon the private real property of another, without the consent of the owner or lessee of
the real property.
(b) Whenever any person complains under oath that a vehicle is standing on private real property in
violation of subsection (a), any police officer is hereby authorized to provide for the removal of such
vehicle to the nearest garage or other place of safety as outlined herein. Absent an emergency
situation in which damage to property or personal injury is likely if the vehicle is not removed
immediately, no vehicle shall be removed without either:
2 Cross references: Off-street parking and loading requirements, § 42-541 et seq.
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(1) Personally notifying the owner of the violation and giving said person a reasonable time to
move said vehicle; or
(2) Placing notice of the violation in a noticeable place on the vehicle, then waiting forty-eight (48)
hours, and making a reasonable attempt to locate the owner of the illegally parked vehicle.
If an emergency situation exists, any police officer is authorized to provide for the removal of such
vehicle immediately. The owner or other person entitled to the possession of such vehicle shall be
required to pay the reasonable costs of such removal and storage before being entitled to possession
of such vehicle.
(c) It is declared to be a public offense for any person to violate subsection (a) and any person convicted
of such violation thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00).
(d) If any person contests validity of the towing of his or her vehicle, or contests the costs and fees
related to towing his or her vehicle, said person is entitled to a hearing on these issues within
seventy-two (72) hours after notifying the clerk of the municipal court of the issue. Said hearing
shall be in the municipal court of the City of Salina.
(Code 1966, §§ 22-153--22-155; Ord. No. 84-9023, § 1, 5-14-84)
Sec. 38-43. Reserved.
Editor’s Notes: Section 38-43 was repealed by Ordinance No. 11-10621. See Division 1 for regulations on impounding and removal of nuisance vehicles.
Sec. 38-44. Establishing zones.
The board of commissioners shall from time to time, by resolution, designate and establish parking
zones and time limits therein.
(Ord. No. 96-9777, § 1, 1-13-97)
Note: See editor's note following § 38-41.
Sec. 38-45. Overtime parking prohibited.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to cause, allow or permit any vehicle registered in the name of or
operated by such person to be parked overtime or beyond the period of legal parking time established for
any city street or parking lot.
(b) Whenever any motor vehicle without driver is found in violation of this section, the officer finding the
vehicle shall take its registration number and may take any other information displayed on the vehicle
which may identify its owner or operator, and shall conspicuously affix to the vehicle a traffic citation.
(c) Every person convicted of a violation of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine of five dollars ($5.00)
if such fine is paid within seven (7) days of the time when the citation was attached to the vehicle parked
in violation. If the penalty is not paid within seven (7) days of the time the citation was attached to the
vehicle parked in violation, the penalty for the violation shall increase to ten dollars ($10.00). If the
penalty is not paid within thirty (30) days of the time the citation was attached to the vehicle parked in
violation, the penalty for the violation shall increase to twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
(d) The owner or operator of a vehicle cited may make payment to the clerk of the municipal court by
depositing the applicable fine and citation in a courtesy fine collection box, by mailing the applicable
fine and citation to the clerk of the municipal court, or by paying the applicable fine and citation directly
to the clerk of the municipal court.
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(e) The owner or operator of a vehicle cited may contest a citation by contacting the clerk of the municipal
court and requesting a trial date. Once a request for a trial date has been made to the clerk, the
enforcement provisions shall be stayed, pending a decision by the municipal court judge.
(f) If the owner or operator of a vehicle cited does not pay or request a hearing within a period of seven (7)
days of the time the citation was issued, the clerk of the municipal court shall send to the owner of the
motor vehicle to which the citation was attached, a letter informing the owner of the violation and
warning that in the event such letter is disregarded, the vehicle parked in violation may be subject to
towing pursuant to Sec. 38-50(7).
(g) If any vehicle accumulates three (3) or more parking citations under this Section and the fines are more
than thirty (30) days past due, said vehicle shall be subject to the towing provisions of Sec. 38-50(7).
(Ord. No. 96-9777, § 1, 1-13-97; Ord. No. 11-10620, § 1, 10-17-11)
Sec. 38-46. Marking of vehicles in areas where parking time is limited.
The police department shall cause all vehicles parked in areas where the length of parking time is
limited to be marked in such manner as to distinguish such vehicles during the hours in which the
parking requirements within such areas are effective, and any person who shall remove, erase, or destroy
or cause to be removed, erased or destroyed any mark placed upon any such vehicle or upon the tires
thereof by any police officer, otherwise than for the purpose and in the course of complying [with] the
provisions of this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor with penalties set out in section 38-48.
(Ord. No. 96-9777, § 1, 1-13-97)
Note: See editor's note following § 38-41.
Sec. 38-47. Temporary suspension.
When warranted by the public interest, the city manager is hereby authorized to temporarily suspend the
parking regulations outlined in this division as they apply to specific locations within the city.
(Ord. No. 96-9777, § 1, 1-13-97)
Note: See editor's note following § 38-41.
Sec. 38-48. Violations.
(a) Any person who shall violate any parking provisions of the Code or any other parking regulations,
except as otherwise provided, shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars
($25.00) and court costs.
(b) When a vehicle is parked within any area wherein parking is prohibited, each full hour shall be
deemed to be a separate offense.
(c) When a vehicle is parked within an area wherein the length of time a vehicle is permitted to park is
limited, each successive period of time, equal to the permitted time, shall constitute a separate
offense.
(Ord. No. 96-9777, § 1, 1-13-97)
Note: See editor's note following § 38-41.
Sec. 38-49. Authority to Designate and Reserve Temporary Parking.
When warranted by the public interest the City Manager is hereby authorized to temporarily designate,
mark, or reserve parking places on public streets to be used only by person with a disability or persons
responsible for the transportation of persons with a disability.
(Ord. No. 09-10498, § 1, 5-18-09)
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DIVISION 2. TOWING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES3
Sec. 38-50. Authority to tow or impound without notice to owner.
Any police officer is authorized to have removed and towed away by commercial towing service to an
impound lot or other safe place designated by the city, without notice to the owner or lawful custodian
of such vehicle, all vehicles found under any of the following circumstances:
(1) When any vehicle upon a street is so disabled or unattended so as to constitute an obstruction
to traffic and the person or persons in charge of the vehicle cannot safely operate the vehicle or
are unable to provide for its timely removal;
(2) When any vehicle is parked in such a manner as to constitute a hazard or obstruction to the safe
movement of traffic;
(3) When any vehicle creates an emergency situation in which damage to property or personal
injury is likely to occur if the vehicle is not removed;
(4) When the operator of any vehicle is arrested and taken into custody by the police department
and such vehicle would thereby be left unattended and create a hazard or obstruction to the safe
movement of traffic;
(5) When any vehicle is found being driven on the streets and is not in proper or safe condition to
be driven and cannot be safely removed by the owner or operator;
(6) When the driver is injured in an accident and is unable to provide for its removal;
(7) When any vehicle has accumulated three (3) or more parking citations under Section 38-45 of
this Code and the fines are more than thirty (30) days past due;
(8) When any vehicle is reported or determined to be stolen and is recovered;
(9) When any vehicle is subject to seizure as evidence in a criminal prosecution; or
(10) When any vehicle is subject to seizure or forfeiture under the laws of this state or federal law.
(Ord. No. 11-10621, § 1, 10-24-11)
Sec. 38-51. Public nuisance vehicles.
(a) A vehicle is declared to be a public nuisance and any police officer or other authorized city
employee may cause such vehicle to be removed and impounded under the following circumstances:
(1) Whenever any unoccupied or inoperable vehicle is left parked continuously upon any street of
the city for forty-eight (48) hours or more. The provisions of this section may not be defeated
by a mere location change of any offending vehicle on the same side of the street within the
same block;
(2) When any unoccupied vehicle is found parked in or upon any regularly designated parking
space, or in or upon any street, sidewalk or alley in violation of any of the provisions of this
chapter or any other traffic ordinance of the City;
3 Editor's note: Section 1 of Ord. No. 92-9507, adopted May 11, 1992, repealed Div. 2, §§ 38-51--38-71, in its entirety. Formerly, Div. 2 pertained to
parking in parking meter zones and derived from the Code of 1966, §§ 22-169--22-191; Ord. No. 81-8885, § 1, adopted Nov. 2, 1981; Ord. No. 81-8886, § 1,
adopted Nov. 2, 1981; Ord. No. 84-9045, § 2, adopted Sept. 24, 1984; and Ord. No. 87-9221, § 1, adopted Oct. 26, 1987. Ord. 11-10621 establishes
Division 2 pertaining to towing and storage of vehicles.
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(b) Vehicles subject to being towed under this Section that do not constitute an obstruction to the safe
movement of traffic or create an emergency situation in which damage to property or personal injury
is likely to occur if the vehicle is not removed, shall not be removed without either:
(l) Personally notifying the owner of the violation and giving the owner a reasonable time to move
said vehicle or pay all outstanding fines; or
(2) Placing on its windshield or in another prominent location a sticker or placard indicating the
vehicle is in violation of this chapter and that it will be removed at the owner's cost after forty-
eight (48) hours from the time the sticker or placard was attached to the vehicle. The sticker or
placard shall include such other information as the chief of police determines is necessary.
(Ord. No. 11-10621, § 1, 10-24-11)
Sec. 38-52. Personal property in towed vehicles.
The owner of a vehicle towed pursuant to this chapter shall, upon demonstrating proof of title or
registration, be given access to all personal property in the vehicle for a period of forty-eight (48) hours
after the vehicle has been towed. Personal property shall be released to the owner during this period at
no charge. No towing contractor shall prohibit or refuse to allow the owner of a vehicle towed pursuant
to this chapter to retrieve medicine or other medical supplies from the towed and stored vehicle at any
time.
(Ord. No. 11-10621, § 1, 10-24-11)
Sec. 38-53. Notice to law enforcement and holder(s) of security interest.
(a) When any vehicle is towed other than by order of the police department and without the prior
consent and authorization of the vehicle owner or operator, the individual or company towing the
vehicle shall report to the police department, by email, telephone or fax the following information
within two (2) hours of the tow:
(1) All vehicle identification information including the year, make, model, color and style of the
vehicle; the license plate number and state; and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN);
(2) The address from which the vehicle was towed or, if there is no address, a detailed description
of the location from which the vehicle was towed;
(3) The name, address and phone number of the individual or company that towed the vehicle;
(4) The date and time the vehicle was towed;
(5) The name, address and phone number of the owner of the towed vehicle;
(6) The name, address and phone number of any holder(s) of a security interest in the towed vehicle;
and
(7) In the event any of the above information is not included in the email, an explanation regarding
why the information has not been included.
(b) Upon the towing of any vehicle pursuant to this chapter, the individual or company towing the
vehicle shall report the location of the vehicle to the readily identifiable holder(s) of a security
interest therein within five (5) business days of the removal and storage of the vehicle.
(Ord. No. 11-10621, § 1, 10-24-11)
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Sec. 38-54. Notice after impoundment.
If reasonably possible, whenever any motor vehicle is towed and impounded pursuant to this chapter,
notice shall be given to the owner or person entitled to custody of the motor vehicle that (1) such vehicle
has been towed and impounded; (2) the reasons for the tow; (3) how the vehicle may be recovered,
including the right to a hearing as set out in Section 38-56; and (4) that unless the owner takes action
within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt or the notice, proceedings may be instituted to sell the
motor vehicle. Sale shall be pursuant to Kansas law to cover any costs accrued as a result of the towing
and impounding. When feasible, the notice shall be provided to the owner or person entitled to custody
of the motor vehicle at the time the motor vehicle is towed and the officer providing the notice shall
obtain written acknowledgment of receipt of the notice. If notice cannot be provided to the owner or
person entitled to custody of the motor vehicle at the time the motor vehicle is towed, notice shall be
made by certified mail with return receipt requested. Notice by certified mail shall be mailed to the
owner of vehicles displaying Kansas registration plates no later than close of business of the second
business day after the towing. The notice shall be mailed to the owner of vehicles not displaying Kansas
registration plates no later than close of business of the second business day after ownership is
determined. The police department shall use reasonable diligence in determining the titled or registered
owner of the vehicle.
(Ord. No. 11-10621, § 1, 10-24-11)
Sec. 38-55. Recovery procedures.
(a) All motor vehicles towed and impounded pursuant to this chapter shall be surrendered to the owner
or person entitled to custody of the vehicle subject to the provisions of subparagraph (b) herein, upon
presentation of the following to the towing contractor where the vehicle is impounded:
(1) Proof of ownership of the vehicle by lawful title or other proof of lawful entitlement to the
vehicle;
(2) Proof of liability insurance on the vehicle as required by the laws of the state of Kansas;
(3) Proof of current registration of the vehicle as required by the laws of the state of Kansas;
(4) Payment of all storage charges and towing fees incurred in the towing and impounding of the
vehicle unless otherwise relieved of that requirement by application of the hearing provisions
set forth section 38-56 and payment of all parking fines.
(b) Should a person seeking release of a motor vehicle impounded pursuant to this chapter fail to present
proof of current registration and/or proof of insurance, the vehicle will not be released to be driven
away from the impound lot, but the vehicle shall be released to be towed from the tow lot if proof of
ownership is shown and all storage charges, towing charges, and parking fines are paid.
(c) Vehicles towed pursuant to subsection (10) of Section 38-50 shall be disposed of pursuant to the
Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act, K.S.A. 60-4101 et. seq. and amendments thereto.
(Ord. No. 11-10621, § 1, 10-24-11)
Sec. 38-56. Hearing procedures.
(a) Owners or persons entitled to the lawful custody of motor vehicles impounded pursuant to this
chapter who wish to contest the validity of the motor vehicle tow may request a hearing for such
purpose by notifying the clerk of the municipal court in writing. The request shall state the grounds
upon which the person requesting the hearing believes the impoundment invalid or unjustified.
Absent exigent circumstances, such request must be made no later than five business days from
receipt of the notice of impoundment.
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(b) A hearing for the purpose of determining the validity of the tow shall be held by the municipal court
within seven (7) working days after such hearing is requested. The time of the hearing shall be set
by the clerk of the municipal court.
(c) Pending the hearing, the owner or person lawfully entitled to custody of any vehicle impounded
pursuant to this chapter may retrieve the impounded vehicle upon posting bond with the clerk of the
municipal court in the amount of the towing charges, storage fees and, if applicable, parking fines.
Upon showing to the commercial tow service proof of the posting of the bond, the motor vehicle
shall be released immediately. If a bond is not posted, the vehicle shall remain in storage until the
requested hearing is held.
(d) If the municipal court judge determines the vehicle was lawfully towed pursuant to this chapter, then
all charges shall be paid by the owner or person lawfully entitled to custody of the vehicle. The
charges may be paid for partly or in whole by the bond, if posted, and any surplus bond money shall
be returned.
(e) If the municipal court judge determines the vehicle was not lawfully towed pursuant to this chapter,
the municipal court judge shall order the immediate release of the vehicle to its lawful owner without
costs, and any bond posted shall be returned.
(f) Should any owner or person lawfully entitled to custody of an impounded vehicle post bond but fail
to appear after being notified of the time for the hearing, the bond shall be forfeited.
(Ord. No. 11-10621, § 1, 10-24-11)
Sec. 38-57. Contracts for towing and storage – request for proposal process.
(a) The city may, after a competitive request for proposal process, contract for the towing and storage of
vehicles. Upon notification by the city of its request for proposals, all interested and eligible service
providers shall submit an application, including its proposed maximum rate for towing service and
storage fees as specified in the request. The award of a contract for towing and storage of vehicles
shall be based on, but not limited to, the following factors:
(1) The amount of the proposed maximum rate for towing service and storage fees to which the
service provider is willing to commit for no less than one year;
(2) The bidder’s technical skill, experience, and sound business practices in providing towing and
storage services;
(3) The bidder’s previous conduct and performance when towing/impounding vehicles for the city,
as relates to integrity, promptness, skill, efficiency, and ability to maintain satisfactory working
relationships with vehicle owners;
(4) The bidder’s existing availability of equipment, facilities and personnel well-suited for
providing towing and storage services or the bidder’s demonstrated financial ability and
willingness to immediately expand or improve available equipment, facilities and personnel if
awarded a contract for towing and storage services with the city; and
(5) The bidder’s ability to meet the minimum quality standards established pursuant to this section.
(b) The chief of police shall have the authority to establish minimum quality standards for any
commercial towing and vehicle storage contractor that contracts with the city. The minimum quality
standards established by the chief of police may include, but shall not be limited to, the towing
contractor's hours of operation; maintenance of storage facilities; security and lighting mechanisms;
vehicles and equipment; and required insurance policies. All minimum quality standards shall be
identified in the contract between the city and the towing contractor.
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(c) The city may contract with one (1) or more towing and storage companies. If the city elects to
contract with more than one (1) company, a rotation schedule shall be administered in accordance
with Section 38-59.
(Ord. No. 11-10621, § 1, 10-24-11)
Sec. 38-58. Contracts and maximum rates.
(a) Upon completion of the request for proposal process, the city manager will choose one (1) or more
service providers to enter into a contract with the city to provide towing and storage services in
accordance with this chapter. Based upon the maximum rates for towing service and storage fees
submitted by the service providers applying to contract with the city, the city shall establish the
maximum rate a contractor may charge for towing service and storage fees in accordance with
K.S.A. 8-1103, as amended. Such maximum rates shall be published in the city's comprehensive fee
schedule. No fees may be charged by a contractor for services not listed in the comprehensive fee
schedule without the written consent of the chief of police. The city shall not be responsible for
unpaid towing or storage charges except as agreed to in writing by the chief of police.
(b) Upon the award of a contract under subsection (a), the contractor shall file with the city clerk a list
setting out the name and location of each of the contractor’s vehicle storage locations.
(Ord. No. 11-10621, § 1, 10-24-11)
Sec. 38-59. Rotation tow list.
In the event that the city contracts with more than one (1) towing and storage service provider, the police
department shall implement a rotational procedure that fairly utilizes the services of each service
provider under contract with the city.
(Ord. No. 11-10621, § 1, 10-24-11)
Sec. 38-60. Suspension or termination of contract.
The city manager is authorized to suspend or terminate the contract with a towing and storage service
provider if the contractor violates the terms of its contract with the city, the minimum quality standards
established by the chief of police, or fails to perform towing and storage services in a manner consistent
with its proposal and the selection criteria set forth in section 38-57. Any determination of the city
manager relating to the status of a contract with a towing and storage service provider shall be subject to
appeal to the governing body upon written notice to the city clerk received in the office of the city clerk
no more than ten days following notification to the service provider of the city manager’s action relating
to the contract.
(Ord. No. 11-10621, § 1, 10-24-11)
DIVISION 3. INOPERABLE VEHICLES4
Sec. 38-81. Finding of governing body.
The board of commissioners finds that junked, wrecked, dismantled, inoperative, discarded or abandoned
vehicles, or parts thereof, in and upon all property within the city is a matter affecting the health, safety, and
general welfare of the citizens of the city, for the following reasons:
(1) Such vehicles serve as a breeding ground for flies, mosquitoes, rats and other insects and rodents;
(2) They are a danger to persons, particularly children because of broken glass, sharp metal
protrusions, insecure mounting on blocks, jacks or supports and because they are a ready source of
4 Cross references: Nuisances generally, Ch. 24.
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fire and explosion;
(3) They encourage pilfering and theft, and constitute a blighting influence upon the area in which they
are located thereby causing a loss in property value to surrounding property;
(4) They constitute a fire hazard in that they block access for fire equipment to adjacent buildings and
structures.
(Code 1966, § 23-171)
Sec. 38-82. Definitions.
The following words and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed
to them:
(1) Inoperable means a condition of being junked, wrecked, wholly or partially dismantled, discarded,
abandoned, or unable to perform the functions or purposes for which it was originally constructed,
or for which it may have been subsequently modified.
(2) Vehicle means any automobile, truck, tractor, aircraft or motorcycle, which as originally built
contained an engine or designed to contain an engine, regardless of whether it contains an engine at
any other time.
(Code 1966, § 23-172)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 38-83. Prohibitions and exceptions.
It shall be unlawful for any person or his agent, either as owner, lessee, tenant, or occupant of any real
property within the city, or any vehicle owner, to park, store, or deposit, or permit to be parked, stored, or
deposited thereon an inoperable vehicle, unless:
(1) The inoperable vehicle is enclosed in a garage or other building.
(2) The person is a duly licensed automobile junk dealer and the inoperable vehicle is kept in
compliance with section 33-38.
(3) The inoperable vehicle is stored on property located in either the I-2 or the I-3 zoning district and
completely enclosed by screening of not less than six (6) feet in height.
Provided, however, that nothing in this section authorizes the maintenance of a public nuisance.
(Code 1966, § 23-173; Ord. No. 87-9189, § 1, 5-18-87; Ord. No. 8-9356, § 1, 11-13-89; Ord. No. 08-10452, § 1, 6-16-08 )
Secs. 38-84, 38-85. Reserved.
Editor's note: Ord. No. 87-9189, § 4, adopted May 18, 1987, repealed § 38-84 and § 38-85 in their entirety. Former § 38-84, concerning temporarily
disabled vehicles, derived from the Code of 1966, § 23-174; and former § 38-85, concerning screening, derived from the Code of 1966, § 23-175.
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Sec. 38-86. Presumptions that a vehicle is inoperable.
Any one (1) of the following conditions shall raise the presumption that a vehicle is inoperable:
(1) Absence of an effective registration plate upon such vehicle;
(2) Placement of the vehicle, or parts thereof, upon jacks, blocks, chains or other supports;
(3) Absence of one (1) or more parts of the vehicle necessary for the lawful operation of the vehicle
upon the streets and highways.
(Code 1966, § 23-176)
Sec. 38-87. Nuisance and abatement.
Any inoperable vehicle parked, stored or deposited in a manner other than that permitted under this division
is hereby declared a nuisance and may be abated under the same authority and procedure for the abatement
of nuisances as set forth in chapter 24, Nuisances, as they now exist or may be amended.
(Ord. No. 91-9422, § 1, 1-7-91)
Editor's note: Sections 1, 2 of Ord. No. 91-9422, adopted Jan. 7, 1991, repealed § 38-87 pertaining to procedure following informal complaint and provided
for a new § 38-87 to read as herein set out. Former § 38-87 derived from the Code of 1966, § 23-177 and Ord. No. 87-9189, § 2, adopted May 18, 1987.
Sec. 38-88. Penalty.
(a) Any person violating the provisions of this division shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined
not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) or more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or imprisoned not
to exceed five (5) days, or be both so fined and imprisoned, for each offense. Each day such violation
continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) Upon a conviction for violation of this division, it shall be within the court's discretion to order that the
vehicle be removed and stored at the expense of the person so convicted.
(Code 1966, § 23-178; Ord. No. 87-9189, § 3, 5-18-87)
Sec. 38-89. License Plate Obscured from View.
Where a vehicle is (1) parked or stored in a residential zoning district so that it is visible from a public or
private street, and (2) the license plate of such vehicle is screened from view by an adjacent structure or
vegetation, or by a cover, tarp or similar object, then the vehicle shall be deemed to be an inoperable vehicle
subject to the provisions of this Chapter. Such a determination may be voided if the property owner, vehicle
owner or resident can furnish proof that the vehicle has a license plate and current registration as required for
operation of the vehicle on pubic streets and highways, or that the vehicle has a non-highway vehicle title
issued solely because the vehicle was not manufactured for street use. Such proof shall be provided to an
authorized officer of the City within fifteen day from the date when a notice of violation was first given to
the property owner, vehicle owner or resident.
For the purposed of this section, a vehicle shall be considered visible, even if covered, if the shape of the
covered object is recognizable as a vehicle
(Ord. No. 08-10452, § 3, 6-16-2008)
Secs. 38-89--38-100. Reserved.
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ARTICLE IV. PARADES AND PROCESSIONS
Sec. 38-101. Permit required.
(a) No procession or parade other than a funeral procession, excepting the forces of the United States Army
or Navy, the military forces of this state
., and the forces of the police and fire departments, shall occupy,
march or proceed along any street except in accordance with a permit issued by the chief of police and
other regulations as set forth herein which may apply. A permit must be requested at least two (2) weeks
prior to the parade or procession.
(b) The permit fee shall be as prescribed in section 2-2.
(Code 1966, § 22-234)
Sec. 38-102. Pennant or escort required for funeral procession.
A funeral composed of a procession of vehicles shall be identified as such by the display upon the outside of
at least the first four (4) vehicles in such procession, of a pennant of a type designated by the chief of police
or the traffic division of the police department, or shall be escorted by a police vehicle or vehicles.
(Code 1966, § 22-235)
Sec. 38-103. Duties of drivers in processions.
Each driver in a funeral or other procession shall drive as near to the right-hand edge of the roadway as
practical and follow the vehicle ahead as closely as is practical and safe.
(Code 1966, § 22-236)
Sec. 38-104. Driving through processions.
No driver of a vehicle shall drive between the vehicles comprising a funeral or other authorized procession
while they are in motion and when such vehicles are conspicuously designated as required in this article.
This provision shall not apply at intersections where traffic is controlled by traffic-control signals or police
officers.
(Code 1966, § 22-237)
Secs. 38-105--38-115. Reserved.
ARTICLE V. TRAINS AND RAILROADS5
Sec. 38-116. Trains blocking streets.
It shall be unlawful for the directing officer or the operator of any railroad train to direct the operation of or
to operate the same in such a manner as to prevent the use of any street for purposes of travel for a period of
time longer than five (5) minutes, except that this provision shall not apply to trains of cars in motion other
than those engaged in switching.
(Code 1966 § 22-254)
Sec. 38-117. Backing trains, cars across crossings.
It shall be unlawful for the directing officer or the operator of any railroad train or any brakeman, switchman,
engineer, or other employee or officer of any railroad to permit or cause to permit any train or car or cars of a
train or other object moving along such track to back across any street, avenue or thoroughfare in the city
without first stationing, or causing to be stationed in said street, avenue or thoroughfare, a flagman or other
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employee of the railroad whose duty it shall be to warn, by suitable signals, all approaching traffic of the
immediate approach of such train or car or cars of such train or other object moving along such track;
provided, that no railroad car or cars, or other object moving along such track shall be shuttled, switched,
driven or "bumped" across any street, avenue or thoroughfare in the city unless such cars are attached to an
engine and under proper control.
(Code 1966, § 22-255)
Secs. 38-118--38-130. Reserved.
(Ord. No. 81-8835, § 1, 2-2-81 amended Sec. 38-118 pertaining to unlawful to sound train whistle at certain intersection. Ord No. 05-
10284 repealed Sec. 38-118, 7-11-04)
ARTICLE VI. SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD
Sec. 38-131. Compliance required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or move or for the owner or lessee to cause or knowingly
permit to be driven or moved on any highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles of a size or weight
exceeding the limitations stated in Article 19 of Chapter 8 of Kansas Statutes Annotated or otherwise in
violation of this article, and the maximum size and weight of vehicles herein specified shall be lawful
throughout the city.
(Code 1966, § 22-325)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 8-1901(a).
Sec. 38-132. Exemptions.
The provisions of this article governing size, weight and load shall not apply to fire apparatus, road
machinery, farm tractors or to implements of husbandry temporarily moved upon a highway, or to a
vehicle operated under the terms of a special permit issued as herein provided.
(Code 1966, § 22-326)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 8-1901(e).
Sec. 38-133. Width of vehicles and loads thereon.
(a) The total outside width of any vehicle or the load thereon shall not exceed eight (8) feet, except as
otherwise provided in this section.
(b) A farm tractor or a fertilizer dispensing machine shall not be permitted to travel on any highway
which is a part of the national system of interstate and defense highways. Whenever a farm tractor or
implement of husbandry, and any load on any such vehicle, exceeds the width limitations prescribed
by this section to the extent that the width of such vehicle, including any load thereon, exceeds the
width of that portion of a roadway on which such vehicle is driven, which is marked as a single lane
of traffic, or, if such roadway has not been marked for lanes of traffic, the width of such vehicle
exceeds more than one-half the width of such roadway, the driver shall move such vehicle as soon as
possible as far to the right-hand side of the highway as is practicable and safe upon the approach of
any oncoming or following vehicle and upon approaching the crest of a hill.
(c) Whenever pneumatic tires, in substitution of the same type or other types of tires, have been
heretofore or are hereafter placed upon a vehicle in operation upon the effective date of this chapter,
the maximum width from the outside of one (1) wheel and tire to the outside of the opposite wheel
and tire shall not exceed eight (8) feet six (6) inches, but in such event the outside width of the body
of such vehicle or the load thereon shall not exceed eight (8) feet.
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(d) The total outside width of the body of a bus, excluding all rearview mirrors, turn signal lamps and
handhold equipment used in intercity transit operations or a bus used in local urban transit
operations, shall not exceed eight (8) feet six (6) inches.
(e) A vehicle may be loaded with cylindrically shaped bales of hay which extend not to exceed twelve
(12) feet width-wise of the vehicle, but no vehicle so loaded may be moved on any highway
designated as a part of the national system of interstate and defense highway system and no vehicle
so loaded may be moved later than thirty (30) minutes after sunset or before thirty (30) minutes
before sunrise. No vehicle loaded as authorized by this subsection (e) shall travel more distant than
fifty (50) miles from the usual place the vehicle is parked when not in use.
(f) A housetrailer or mobile home which exceeds the width as provided in subsection (c) may be moved
on the highways of this state. upon obtaining a permit as provided herein, if the driver of the vehicle
pulling such housetrailer or mobile home has a valid driver's license and if such driver carries with
him or her evidence that such housetrailer or mobile home, and the vehicle pulling it, are covered by
motor vehicle liability insurance with limits of not less than $100,000 for injury to any one (1)
person, and $300,000 for injury to person in any one (1) accident, and $25,000 for injury to property.
(Code 1966, § 22-327)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 8-1902, 8-1911(g).
Sec. 38-134. Projecting loads on passenger vehicles.
No passenger-type vehicle shall be operated on any highway with any load carried thereon extending
beyond the left side of such vehicle nor extending more than six (6) inches beyond the right side thereof.
(Code 1966, § 22-328)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 8-1903.
Sec. 38-135. Height and length of vehicles and loads.
(a) No vehicle including any load thereon shall exceed a height of thirteen and one-half (13 1/2) feet.
(b) No motor vehicle shall exceed a length of forty-two and one-half (42 1/2) feet extreme overall
dimension, inclusive of front and rear bumpers.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (d) and (e), no combination of vehicles coupled together
shall exceed a total length of sixty-five (65) feet.
(d) The limitations in this section governing maximum length of a truck tractor and semitrailer or other
combinations of vehicles coupled together shall not apply to vehicles operating in the daytime when
transporting poles, pipe, machinery or other objects of a structural nature which cannot readily be
dismembered, except that it shall be unlawful to operate any such vehicle or combination of vehicles
which exceeds a total length of eighty-five (85) feet unless a special permit for such operation has
been issued by the secretary of transportation or by an agent or designee of the secretary pursuant to
K.S.A. 8-1911. For the purpose of authorizing the issuance of such special permits at ports of entry,
weight stations or motor vehicle inspection stations, the secretary of transportation may contract with
the secretary of revenue for such purpose, and in such event, the secretary of revenue or any agent or
designee of the secretary of revenue may issue such special permit pursuant to the terms and
conditions of the contract. The limitations in this section shall not apply to vehicles transporting such
objects operated at nighttime by a public utility when required for emergency repair of public service
facilities or properties or when operated under special permit as provided in K.S.A. 8-1911, but in
respect to such night transportation every such vehicle and the load thereon shall be equipped with a
sufficient number of clearance lamps on both sides and marker lamps upon the extreme ends of any
projecting load to clearly mark the dimensions of such load.
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(e) The limitations of this section governing the maximum length of combinations of vehicles shall not
apply to a combination of vehicles consisting of a truck tractor towing a housetrailer, if such
housetrailer does not exceed fourteen (14) feet in width and such combination of vehicles does not
exceed an overall length of ninety-five (95) feet.
(f) The limitations of this section governing the maximum length of combinations of vehicles upon
roads and highways under the jurisdiction of the secretary of transportation or local authorities shall
not apply to any vehicle operating on a route designated by the secretary or local authority between a
Kansas turnpike authority toll booth and a motor freight truck terminal located within a ten-mile
radius of any such toll booth, under a permit issued pursuant to K.S.A. 8-1911, and amendments
thereto, by the secretary with respect to roads and highways under the secretary's jurisdiction, or a
local authority, with respect to roads and highways under such local authority's jurisdiction.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, for the purposes of this subsection, all
two-laned roads and highways within the corporate limits of a city shall be deemed to be under the
jurisdiction of such city.
(Code 1966, § 22-329)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 8-1904.
Sec. 38-136. Wheel and single-axle load limits.
(a) The gross weight upon any wheel of a vehicle shall not exceed the following:
(1) When the wheel is equipped with a high pressure pneumatic, solid rubber or cushion tire, eight
thousand (8,000) pounds;
(2) When the vehicle is being operated on a highway of the interstate system or on a highway not
approved and designated by the secretary of transportation pursuant to paragraph (3) of this
subsection, and the wheel is equipped with a low pressure pneumatic tire, nine thousand
(9,000) pounds;
(3) When the wheel is equipped with a low pressure pneumatic tire, ten thousand (10,000) pounds
if the vehicle is operated on a highway not included in the interstate system and such highway
has been approved and designated for such operations by the secretary of transportation.
(b) The gross weight upon any one (1) axle of a vehicle shall not exceed the following:
(1) When the wheels attached to said axle are equipped with high pressure pneumatic, solid rubber
or cushion tires, sixteen thousand (16,000) pounds;
(2) When the vehicle is being operated on a highway of the interstate system or on a highway not
approved and designated by the secretary of transportation pursuant to paragraph (3) of this
subsection, and the wheels attached to said axle are equipped with low pressure pneumatic
tires, eighteen thousand (18,000) pounds;
(3) When the wheels attached to said axle are equipped with low pressure pneumatic tires, twenty
thousand (20,000) pounds if the vehicle is operated on a highway not included in the interstate
system and such highway has been approved and designated for such operations by the
secretary of transportation.
(c) When and if the congress of the United States returns to this state. the exclusive power to determine
wheel and axle load limits on the interstate system, or when and if the congress of the United States
adopts gross weight limits on the interstate system commensurate with such limits prescribed by this
section for vehicles not being operated on the interstate system, the wheel and axle load limits
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prescribed by this section for vehicles being operated on the interstate system shall no longer apply
and thereupon the wheel and axle load limits prescribed by this section for vehicles not being
operated on the interstate system shall apply to vehicles being operated on the interstate system.
(d) For the purposes of this section, an axle load shall be defined as the total load on all wheels whose
centers are included within two parallel transverse vertical planes not more than forty (40) inches
apart, and further, that any axle placed within seven (7) feet of any adjacent axle shall at all times
carry its proportionate part of the load permitted on such pair of axles.
(e) For the purposes of this section, every pneumatic tire designed for use and used when inflated with
air to less than one hundred (100) pounds pressure shall be deemed a low pressure pneumatic tire,
and every pneumatic tire inflated to one hundred (100) pounds pressure or more shall be deemed a
high pressure pneumatic tire.
(f) For the purposes of this section, the term "interstate system" means the national system of interstate
and defense highways.
(Code 1966, § 22-332)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 8-1908.
Sec. 38-137. Gross weight.
No vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be moved or operated on any street or bridge when the gross
weight thereof exceeds the limits specified in K.S.A. 8-1909.
(Code 1966, § 22-333)
Sec. 38-138. Enforcement of vehicle weight laws.
(a) Any police officer or properly designated department of revenue agent or employee having reason to
believe that the gross weight of a vehicle or combination of vehicles or the gross weight on any axle
or tandem axles is unlawful is authorized to require the driver to stop and submit to a weighing of
the same by means of either portable or stationary scales and may require that such vehicle be driven
to any scales suitable for this purpose within five (5) miles. When portable scales are used for
weighing for the purpose of this section, the location of such portable scales shall be not more than
ten (10) miles from any stationary scales whose accuracy is certified in accordance with law.
(b) Whenever a police officer or properly designated department of revenue agent or employee upon
weighing a vehicle or combination of vehicles, determines that the weight is unlawful, such officer,
agent or employee may require the driver to stop the vehicle in a suitable place and remain standing
until such portion of the load is removed as may be necessary to reduce the gross weight of such
vehicle or combination of vehicles or remove or redistribute the gross weight on any axle or tandem
axles to such limit as permitted under Article 19 of Chapter 8 of Kansas Statutes Annotated. All
material so unloaded shall be cared for by the owner, lessee or operator of such vehicle at the risk of
such owner, lessee or operator.
(c) Any driver of a vehicle or combination of vehicles who fails or refuses to stop and submit such
vehicle or combination of vehicles to weighing as provided in this section or who fails or refuses
when directed by an officer or properly designated department of revenue agent or employee, to
comply with the provisions of this section, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Code 1966, § 22-334)
State law references: Similar provisions, K.S.A. 8-1910.
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Sec. 38-139. Through truck traffic prohibited on certain streets.
Whenever, by resolution of the board of commissioners, a street is designated as one on which through
truck traffic is prohibited, it shall be the duty of the city manager to erect appropriate signs giving notice
thereof, and after the erection of such signs, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate a truck having
a gross vehicle weight of over sixteen thousand (16,000) pounds thereon for any purpose other than
making deliveries to premises located within the corporate limits of the city.
(Code 1966, § 22-335)
Secs. 38-140--38-150. Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. NOISE6
Sec. 38-151. Engine brakes prohibited in certain zones.
(a) It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to use, operate or cause to be used or operated an
"engine brake" (sometimes referred to as a "compression brake") defined as "a device which retards
the forward motion of a motor vehicle by the use of the compression of the engine of the motor
vehicle" within zones within the city limits designated by the city manager and marked by signage
stating "No engine brakes zone."
(b) When designating the zones in which use or operation of the engine brakes is prohibited, the city
manager shall consider roadway and traffic control characteristics and the potential for excessive
noise from engine brake usage to disturb the peace in nearby residential districts.
(c) It shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the engine brakes were
applied in an emergency and were necessary to prevent imminent danger to a person or to property.
(Ord. No. 02-10106, § 1, 10-21-02)
Secs. 38-152, 38-153. Reserved.
Editor's note: Section 1 of Ord. No. 90-9404, adopted Aug. 20, 1990, repealed §§ 38-151--38-153, pertaining to noise prohibitions and limits and deriving
from Ord. No. 81-8873, § 1(22-124--22-126), adopted Aug. 24, 1981.
Sec. 38-154. Adequate mufflers or sound dissipative devices.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, or cause to be operated, any motor vehicle not
equipped with a muffler or other sound dissipative device in good working order and in constant
operation.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to remove or render inoperative or cause to be removed or
rendered inoperative, other than for purposes of maintenance, repairs or replacement, any muffler
sound dissipative device on a motor vehicle.
(Ord. No. 81-8873, § 1(22-127), 8-24-81)
Sec. 38-155. Motor vehicle horns and signaling devices.
The following acts, and causes thereof, are declared to be in violation of this article:
(1) The sounding of any horn, or other auditory signaling device on or in any motor vehicle, except
as a warning of danger;
6 Cross references: Nuisances, Ch. 24.
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(2) The sounding of any horn, or other auditory signaling device which produces the sound level in
excess of eighty-five (85) dBA at fifteen (15) meters (fifty (50) feet), except as a warning of
danger.
(Ord. No. 81-8873, § 1(22-128), 8-24-81)
Sec. 38-156. Standing motor vehicles.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate the engine providing motive power, or an auxiliary engine
of a motor vehicle with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand (10,000) pounds or
more or any auxiliary equipment attached thereto for a consecutive period longer than ten (10) minutes
while such vehicle is standing and located within one hundred fifty (150) feet of property zoned and
used for residential purposes between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the following day, except
where vehicle is standing within a completely enclosed structure.
(Ord. No. 81-8873, § 1(22-129), 8-24-81)
Sec. 38-157. Exempt vehicles.
The following are exempt from the operation of this article:
(1) Emergency vehicles designated as such by the laws of the state., or by ordinance of this city,
and ambulances on emergency call;
(2) Construction or agricultural equipment and street maintenance equipment that are on a job site
or traveling on street or highways.
(Ord. No. 81-8873, § 1(22-130), 8-24-81)
ARTICLE VIII. WORK-SITE UTILITY VEHICLES
Sec. 38-158. Definitions.
(a) “Work-Site Utility Vehicle” means any motor vehicle which is not less than 48 inches in width, has
an overall length, including the bumper, of not more than 135 inches, has an unladen weight,
including fuel and fluids, of more than 800 pounds and is equipped with four or more low pressure
tires, a steering wheel and bench or bucket type seating allowing at least two people to sit side-by-
side, and may be equipped with a bed or cargo box for hauling materials.
(b) “Work”
a. Performing a particular job, task or undertaking, as either an owner/proprietor or while engaged
in the employment of another, in some form of business or industry, as a means of earning one's
livelihood.
b. Volunteer functions in support of nonprofit activities such as, but not limited to; Festivals, Fairs,
Rodeos, Sports Events, Educational Events and/or maintenance of Educational, Sports, or Public
Park facilities.
(Ord. No. 07-10412, § 1 9-10-07)
Sec. 38-159. Operation of work-site utility vehicles.
(a) Work-site utility vehicles may be operated upon the public highways, streets, roads and alleys within
the corporate limits of the city subject to the following restrictions.
(i) Work-site utility vehicles shall be operated only in the most direct route during the course of
work as defined in Sec. 38-158(b).
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(ii) No work-site utility vehicle shall be operated on any public highway, street, road or alley
unless such vehicle shall comply with the equipment requirements under the provisions of
article 17, chapter 8 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated.
(iii) No operator shall carry any person, nor shall any person ride, in a position that will interfere
with the operation or control of the work-site utility vehicle or the view of the operator.
(iv) Every person operating a work-site utility vehicle on the public highways, street, roads and
alleys of the city shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to a driver of a vehicle imposed
by law.
(v) A violation of this section shall be deemed a traffic ordinance infraction. Upon an entry of a
plea of guilty or no contest or upon being convicted of such violation, the penalty imposed
shall be in accordance with Section 201, 2007 Standard Traffic Ordinance, and amendments
thereto, or such other similar provision as the city may then have in effect.
(Ord. No. 07-10412, § 1, 9-10-07)
Sec. 38-160. Same: valid driver’s license required; penalty.
No person shall operate a work-site utility vehicle on any public highway, street, road or alley within the
corporate limits of the city unless such person has a valid driver’s license. Violation of this section is
punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than six months or by
both such fine and imprisonment.
(Ord. No. 07-10412, § 1, 9-10-07)
Sec. 38-161. Same; roadways laned for traffic.
(a) All work-site utility vehicles are entitled to full use of a lane, and no motor vehicle shall be driven in
such a manner as to deprive any work-site utility vehicle of the full use of a lane.
(b) The operator of a work-site utility vehicle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by
the vehicle being overtaken.
(c) No person shall operate a work-site utility vehicle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines
or rows of vehicles.
(d) Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to police officers or fire personnel in the performance of their
official duties.
(Ord. No. 07-10412, § 1, 9-10-07)
Sec. 38-162. Same; clinging to other vehicles prohibited.
No person riding upon a work-site utility vehicle shall attach himself, herself or the work-site utility
vehicle to any other vehicle on a roadway.
(Ord. No. 07-10412, § 1, 9-10-07)
Sec. 38-163. Same; penalties.
A violation of any provision in sections 38-159 through 38-162 shall be deemed an ordinance traffic
infraction. Upon entry of a plea of guilty or no contest or upon being convicted of such violation, the
penalty imposed shall be in accordance with Section 201, 2007 Standard Traffic Ordinance, as amended,
or such other similar provision as the city may then have in effect.
(Ord. No. 07-10412, § 1, 9-10-07)
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CHAPTER 39. TREES AND SHRUBS1
Art. I. In General, §§ 39-1--39-29
Art. II. Tree Advisory Board, §§ 39-30--39-49
Art. III. Protection of Public Trees, §§ 39-50--39-69
Art. IV. Duties and Abatement of Nuisances, §§ 39-70--39-89
Art. V. Street Trees, §§ 39-90--39-109
Art. VI. Licensing and Regulations, §§ 39-110--39-116
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 39-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
Owner or agent shall refer to the owners of record, installment purchasers, lessees, occupants or
their representatives.
Private tree shall mean any tree or shrub located on private property.
Public tree shall mean any tree or shrub located on a public street, parkway, avenue, alleyError!
Bookmark not defined., right-of-way, or other public property. The term "public tree" includes
"street trees."
Public way shall mean any public street, parkway, avenue, alley, right-of-way, or sidewalk.
Street tree shall mean any tree or shrub lying between property lines on either side of all streets,
alleys, avenues or rights-of-way within the city.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction, generally, § 1-2.
Secs. 39-2--39-5. Reserved.
Sec. 39-6. Tree sizes.
(a) Large trees are designated as those attaining at maturity a height of forty-five (45) feet or more.
(b) Medium trees are designated as those attaining a height of thirty (30) to forty-five (45) feet.
(c) Small trees are designated as those attaining a height of less than thirty (30) feet.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Secs. 39-7--39-14. Reserved.
1 Editor's note: Sections 1 and 2 of Ord. No. 91-9421, adopted Jan. 7, 1991, repealed Ch. 39, §§ 39-1--39-10, 39-21, 39-22, 39-31--39-36, 39-51--39-53, in
its entirety and provided for a new Ch. 39 to read as herein set out. Formerly, Ch. 39 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from the Code of 1966,
§§ 33-3--33-10, 33-21--33-24, 33-26--33-28, 33-30, 33-41--33-43 and Ord. No. 88-9231, § 1, adopted Jan. 25, 1988. For purposes of classification, the
editor has redesignated the provisions originally designated as Art. I into Art. II and renumbered Arts. II--VII as Arts. I--VI. Cross references: Trimming of
trees and branches for public utilities, § 31-10; streets, sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 35; trimming of trees for moving of buildings, § 35-69.
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Sec. 39-15. Authority to regulate.
The board of commissioners is hereby authorized to regulate the planting, maintenance, treatment and
removal of trees and shrubbery in the city as they relate to matters of health, safety and the enjoyment of
property.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-16. City forester, appointment, authority.
A city forester or other city personnel shall be designated by the city manager to administer the
provisions of this chapter. The city forester shall have the authority to:
(1) Regulate, administer, and supervise planting, maintenance, protection, spraying, fertilizing,
treating, pruning, trimming and removal of public trees and private trees where they endanger
other private trees or public trees, or when they endanger the public safety or hinder the use of
public property; and
(2) Enter upon public and private property to perform inspections or carry out his authority.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-17. Rights of property owners over street trees.
The owners of property abutting on streets, alleys, avenues and boulevards shall have such interest in the
growing street trees in front, to the rear, or to the side of such real estate as to enable the owners in case
of injury to or destruction of such street trees to recover damages from the person causing the injury or
destruction. Such abutting property owners shall have the right of action in any court of competent
jurisdiction to enjoin injury to or destruction of such street trees, except that no recovery or injunction
shall be had against the city or franchised utility companies in the making of public improvements or in
any other reasonable exercise of its authority over streets, alleys, avenues, boulevards or rights-of-way
over the street trees located thereon.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-18. Right of city to maintain trees not affected.
Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to impair the right of the city to trim, protect or otherwise care
for public trees and the city forester is hereby authorized and directed, whenever it may be necessary, to
perform or cause to be performed any such work.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-19. Powers of city in case of general infection.
When it appears there is likely to be a general infection or infestation of trees or shrubs within the city
by tree or plant disease or insect pest or larvae potentially resulting in damage to or death of many trees
or shrubs, the board of commissioners may provide such preventative measures or treatments as may be
necessary and may pay the cost from the general fund or other designated fund.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
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Sec. 39-20. Rules and regulations.
The city forester with the consent of the tree advisory board may establish additional rules and
regulations consistent with the provisions of this chapter pertaining to:
(1) The planting, removal and care of trees and shrubs.
(2) Those aspects of the conduct of the business of licensees under this chapter directly affecting
public health and safety.
No fewer than three (3) copies of the current rules and regulations shall be retained on file with the city
clerk for inspection by the public during regular office hours. It shall be unlawful for any person to
violate the rules and regulations.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-21. Violation and penalty.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of
a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred
dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment for thirty (30) days or by both such fine and imprisonment and be
responsible for damages. Each and every day's violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall
constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Secs. 39-22--39-29. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. TREE ADVISORY BOARD
Sec. 39-30. Created.
There is hereby created the Salina Tree Advisory Board (hereinafter referred to as "the board").
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-31. Purpose.
The purpose of the board shall be:
(1) To recommend policy on all matters concerning trees on public property to the parks and
recreation advisory board.
(2) To advise the city staff on treescape planting and other nonpolicy matters.
(3) To promote tree plantings, preservation and proper tree care to the citizens of the city.
(4) To hear appeals from licensing decisions by the city forester.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
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Sec. 39-32. Membership.
The board shall consist of seven (7) members recommended by the parks and recreation advisory board
and appointed by the mayor with the consent of the governing body.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-33. Appointment and term.
Those persons first appointed as members of the board shall be appointed for the following terms:
(1) One (1) member for a term of two (2) years.
(2) Two (2) members for terms of three (3) years.
(3) Two (2) members for terms of four (4) years.
(4) Two (2) members for terms of five (5) years.
Upon expiration of the term of each board member, subsequent terms shall be for a period of four (4)
years. Any vacancy occurring among the membership of the board shall be filled by appointment of the
mayor with the consent of the governing body.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-34. Compensation.
The members of the board shall serve without compensation.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-35. Officers.
The board shall elect from its membership a board chair and vice-chair for terms of one year. The board
chair shall preside at all meetings of the board. The vice-chair shall act as chair at meetings of the board
in the absence of the board chair.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-36. Quorum.
Four (4) members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the board's
business.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Secs. 39-37--39-49. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. PROTECTION OF PUBLIC TREES
Sec. 39-50. Damaging public trees while moving buildings or equipment.
Any person while moving any building or equipment shall use the highest degree of care to be taken to
prevent injury to public trees and shall be liable for any unnecessary damage to public trees done while
moving any building. Such damage shall be immediately reported to the city manager, and it shall be the
duty of the city forester to examine, estimate and determine such damage.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
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Sec. 39-51. Attachment of wires prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any electric power or telephone or telegraph company, or for any other person or
corporation, to attach or anchor any wires to any public tree in the city or to continue to maintain any
wires previously attached or anchored to any public tree.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-52. Damage to public trees prohibited.
No person shall intentionally damage a public tree by cutting or carving any tree, attaching any rope,
wire, nails, advertising poster, or other contrivance to any tree, or allowing any fire, gaseous liquid, solid
substance which is harmful to such trees to come in contact with it. No person shall excavate any
ditches, tunnels, trenches, or lay any device within a radius of ten (10) feet from any public tree without
first notifying the city forester. In cases of emergencies, utility companies and departments do not have
to notify the city forester prior to the work; however, the city forester should be notified as soon as
possible. No person shall deposit, place, store or maintain upon any public right-of-way any stone, brick,
sand, concrete, or other materials which may impede the free passage of water, air, and fertilizer to the
roots of any public tree growing therein.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-53. Tree topping.
It shall be unlawful for any person, to top any public tree. Topping is defined as the severe cutting back
of limbs to stubs larger than three (3) inches in diameter in the tree's crown to such a degree so as to
remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree. Trees severely damaged by storms or other causes, or
certain trees under utility wires or other obstructions where other pruning practices are impractical, may
be exempted from this provision at the determination of the city forester. Firms doing normal tree
trimming for line clearance shall make a reasonable effort to notify the landowner seven (7) days prior
to the tree trimming.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Secs. 39-54--39-69. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. DUTIES AND ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES2
Sec. 39-70. Duty to trim trees on or near public sidewalks and remove dead limbs or branches.
It shall be the duty of the owner or agent of real estate in the city abutting upon a public street to:
(1) Keep all private trees located on and all street trees located adjacent to such real estate properly
trimmed in a manner such that no part of a tree projects over a public sidewalk less than eight
(8) feet above sidewalk level.
(2) Remove all dead limbs or branches from all private trees located on and all street tree located
adjacent to such real estate which project over any public sidewalk abutting the real estates.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91; Ord. No. 02-10070, § 1, 3-4-02)
2 Cross references: Nuisances generally, Ch. 24.
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Sec. 39-71. Duty to notify city of dead trees, limbs or branches.
It shall be the duty of the owner or agent of real estate in the city abutting upon a public street notify the
city forester of any dead trees, branches, or limbs which project over the public street at the curb line.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91; Ord. No. 02-10070, § 1, 3-4-02)
Sec. 39-72. Duty to maintain trees and shrubs free from disease and insects.
It shall be the duty of the owner or agent of real estate in the city to maintain any adjacent street tree or
private tree free from plant disease or insect or larvae infestation, the presence of which will likely lead
to the destruction of the tree or shrub or other trees or shrubs in the community.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-73. Violations declared a nuisance.
The condition resulting from the failure of the owner or agent of real estate in the city to uphold any one
or more of the duties outlined in this article is found to present a danger to public health and safety and
is hereby declared a nuisance.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-74. Preliminary notice.
When the city forester determines that a nuisance exists under this article, the city forester shall give
written notice of the condition creating the nuisance to the owner or agent of the real estate upon which
the public nuisance exists and shall at the same time advise the owner or agent of a reasonable period of
time in which the nuisance must be abated. In determining a reasonable period of time for abatement by
the owner or agent, the city forester shall take into consideration any and all relevant factors such as the
effect of weather conditions at the time, the degree of health or safety hazard presented, and the nature
and cost of the project necessary to abate the nuisance.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-75. Abatement procedure.
If the owner or agent of the real estate upon which the public nuisance exists fails to abate the nuisance
within the time permitted in the preliminary notice, the city may initiate the procedures for abatement of
nuisances set forth in chapter 24, Nuisances, as they now exist or may be amended.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-76. Emergency abatement.
Whenever the city forester determines that an emergency exists which requires immediate abatement of
a nuisance to protect the public health, safety or welfare, an order may be issued directing the owner or
agent of the real estate to take appropriate action to immediately abate the nuisance causing the
emergency. If the owner or agent does not take immediate action to abate the emergency or is not
immediately available, the city forester may act to abate the emergency with any costs incurred to be
assessed and collected in the manner provided under chapter 24, Nuisances.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Secs. 39-77--39-89. Reserved.
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ARTICLE V. STREET TREES
Sec. 39-90. Street tree planting procedure.
The planting of any street tree shall be performed in a strict accordance with the following requirements:
(1) No street tree shall be placed so as to cause a traffic hazard or in violation of the city's clear
sight ordinance.
(2) No street tree shall be planted within a distance of ten (10) feet from any fire hydrant.
(3) It is recommended that only small trees be planted under overhead wires.
(4) Approval by the city forester of species and location of all trees to be planted is required by
abutting property owner.
(5) No person shall plant a tree in the public right of way without first obtaining a permit from the
city forester.
Whenever any tree shall be planted or set out in conflict with the provisions of this section, it shall be
lawful for the city forester to remove or cause removal of the tree and the exact cost resulting shall be
assessed to the owner as provide by law in the cause of special assessments.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91; Ord. No. 02-10070, § 2, 3-4-02)
Sec. 39-91. Notification of forester prior to removal.
It shall be unlawful to remove any live street tree from public right-of-way without notifying the city
forester in advance.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-92. Tree species.
The tree advisory board shall compile an annual recommended street tree list.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Secs. 39-93--39-109. Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. LICENSING AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 39-110. When license required; application.
No person shall engage in the business of cutting, pruning, removing, spraying or otherwise treating
trees within the city, without first procuring license from the city clerk of the city. The application for a
license shall specify the types of service for which the applicant desires to be licensed. Nothing
contained in this article shall be construed to prevent owners or occupants from performing work on
their own property.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91; Ord. No. 02-10109, § 1, 11-4-02)
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Sec. 39-111. Examination of applicant's qualifications, etc.
Before any such license shall be issued or renewed, the application shall be submitted by the city clerk
to the city forester who shall examine the applicant's qualifications and competency to be licensed to
engage in the types of service for which the applicant has applied. A current certification from the
Kansas Arborist Association or equivalent certification may be used in lieu of a written examination.
The applicant shall demonstrate such actual practical ability and competence or furnish such evidence of
previous satisfactory experience or state. certification as the city forester deems proper. The city forester
shall return the application to the city clerk with an endorsement of approval for the type of service in
which the applicant has been found qualified, or an endorsement of disapproval accompanied by a
written explanation for all other applied-for types of service. The city clerk shall issue or refuse to issue
license in accordance with the endorsement of the city forester. Notice of the city clerk's refusal to issue
a license shall be mailed to the applicant at the mailing address shown on the application.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-112. Appeal.
Any decision of the city forester relating to the granting or revocation of a license may be appealed to
the tree advisory board. The appeal may be made by delivering written notice of appeal to the city clerk
within fourteen (14) days of the mailing of the notice of the city clerk's refusal to issue the license or
notice of revocation. The tree advisory board shall hear the appeal no less than ten (10) days after the
filing of appeal, unless the hearing is continued at the request of the applicant. After hearing the appeal,
the tree advisory board may:
(1) Uphold the refusal to issue or the revocation of the license.
(2) Recommend to the city manager that the city clerk be directed to issue the license or that the
revocation be rescinded.
(3) Refer the matter to the city forester for further consideration with or without specific
instruction.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
Sec. 39-113. Insurance required.
Each person who makes application for a license or renewal under this article shall furnish an acceptable
certificate of liability insurance covering the work in which they are engaged and upon the terms and
conditions set out in this section. The certificate of insurance shall show that the applicant is covered by
an effective public liability insurance policy issued by a solvent corporation authorized to do business
within the state. and shall be issued with limits or not less that the maximum liability for claims which
could be asserted against the city, for any number of claims arising out of a single occurrence or
accident under the Kansas Tort Claims Act, as amended. Such insurance policy shall not be cancelled or
terminated until at least twenty (20) days after the notice of cancellation of the insurance policy is
received by the city clerk.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91; Ord. No. 91-9479, § 1, 11-25-91; Ord. No. 02-10109, § 2, 11-4-02)
Sec. 39-114. License fee.
The city clerk shall collect the license fees under this article as prescribed in section 2-2.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91)
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Sec. 39-115. Identification on vehicles and equipment or at job site.
All vehicles and trailers operated by a licensee for the transportation of equipment, and all self-
propelled, draw or tow equipment used by a licensee in the business shall have the name, city, state, and
telephone number on both sides of the vehicle, trailer or equipment in plain and legible figures and
letters. However, in the case of towed trailers or equipment properly marked, the towing vehicle is not
required to be marked with licensee identification.
As an alternative to vehicle and equipment identification, a licensee may place at each job site, a sign,
not to exceed five (5) square feet, providing the name, city, state and telephone number of the licensee.
A job site sign shall be located so as to be readable from the nearest public street, but shall not be placed
in the public right-of-way.
Violation of this section shall be sufficient grounds for revocation of the licensee's license.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91; Ord. No. 93-9598, § 1, 9-217-93)
Sec. 39-116. License revocation.
(a) The city forester may at any time revoke a license under the following circumstances:
(1) The licensee doing business as a pest control operator under the laws of the state. has had his
state. license revoked; provided the license, where applicable, shall be revoked only as to the
treating of trees and shrubs.
(2) The licensee shall fail to furnish an acceptable written certificate of public liability insurance
within twenty (20) days from the date notice is received from the city, that the or insurance
policy previously furnished by the licensee is to be cancelled or terminated.
(3) The licensee or any employee, solicitor, agent, or representative of the licensee has made any
material misrepresentations for the purpose of defrauding any member of the public.
(4) The licensee or any employee, solicitor, agent, or representative of the licensee has used any
method or material which is not suitable for the purpose for which it is employed or provided,
or has used any method or material without respect to public health, safety and welfare in the
treating of trees and shrubs.
(5) The licensee has failed to display the name and address of the licensee on all vehicles and
equipment used by the licensee in the business in the manner required under this article.
(b) Revocation of a license shall be effected by giving notice in writing posted not less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the date set for revocation of the license and mailing notice to the licensee at the
address shown on the license application.
(Ord. No. 91-9421, § 1, 1-7-91; Ord. No. 02-10109, § 3, 11-4-02)
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CHAPTER 40. VEHICLES FOR HIRE1
Art. I. Taxicabs, §§ 40-1--40-39
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 40-1--40-10
Div. 2. Business License, §§ 40-11--40-30
Div. 3. Driver's License, §§ 40-31--40-39
ARTICLE I. TAXICABS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 40-1. Definitions.
Whenever used in this article, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
Taxicab shall mean any motor vehicle used to carry passengers for hire to a location in the city for
which public patronage is solicited, but shall not include a vehicle:
(1) Used exclusively for carrying passengers over fixed routes;
(2) Owned by a licensed mortician while used in conjunction with a funeral service; or
(3) The operation of which is financed in whole or in part by federal grant funding.
Taximeter shall mean a mechanical device used to measure the time and/or distance driven in the
use of a taxicab and to calculate the resulting charge.
Taxicab company shall mean any person, partnership, corporation, or association licensed by the city
to operate one or more taxicabs.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 40-2. Charges.
Each licensed taxicab company shall keep on file with the city clerk a schedule of its maximum charges.
All charges shall be conspicuously posted in each taxicab, unless the charges have been determined by
written contract between the owner and the passenger. Any charges based upon a combination of time
and distance shall be:
(1) Measured by a fully operating and accurately calibrated taximeter; and
(2) Upon the request of a passenger, documented by a receipt showing the distance traveled and the
resulting charge.
Any charge made to a passenger at a rate greater than the maximum rate on file with the city clerk shall
be a separate violation. It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to pay the legal charges for a
taxicab.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
1 Editor's note: Ord. No. 94-9637, § 2, adopted June 20, 1994, repealed Ch. 40, §§ 40-1, 40-2, 40-46--40-96, 40-106--40-117, pertained to similar subject
matter as derived from the code of 1966, §§ 34-1, 34-5, 34-39--34-41, 34-43--34-82, 34-87--34-94, 34-96, 34-98, 34-99, 34-101--34-104; Ord. No. 87-9182,
§ 1, adopted May 4, 1987; and Ord. No. 91-9451, § 1, adopted June 24, 1991. Section 1 of Ord. No. 94-9637 contained provisions enacting a new Ch. 40, §§
40-1--40-4, 40-11--40-21, and 40-31--40-39 to read as herein set out. Cross references: Streets, sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 35; traffic and motor
vehicles, Ch. 38.
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Sec. 40-3. Passengers.
No intermediate pick-ups shall be made without the consent of the passengers then in the taxicab. It shall
be unlawful for the driver of any taxicab to carry more passengers than for whom safely operating seat
belts are provided.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Sec. 40-4. Items left in taxicab.
Any item of personal property left in a taxicab shall be promptly delivered to the police department,
unless the item can be sooner delivered to its owner.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Secs. 40-5--40-10. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. BUSINESS LICENSE2
Sec. 40-11. Required.
It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or association to
operate a taxicab without an annual taxicab company license issued by the city.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Sec. 40-12. Application.
Any applicant desiring to secure a license for the operation of a taxicab company shall file with the city
clerk written application forms provided by the city clerk. The application shall include a listing of the
vehicles to be operated by the taxicab company and shall be accompanied by a copy of the title
certificate for each vehicle.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Sec. 40-13. License fee.
The annual license fee, payable in advance, for the taxicab company license shall be established
pursuant to section 2-2 and shall include a base fee, plus a fee for each taxicab operated.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Sec. 40-14. Vehicles and inspections.
It shall be unlawful to operate a taxicab unless it is in good physical and mechanical condition. In the
interest of public safety, any applicant shall be deemed to have consented to reasonable inspections of its
taxicabs at the city's discretion and expense, and the city reserves the right to make such inspections, to
assure that each taxicab is equipped with safely operating seat belts, brakes, lights, tires, horn, muffler,
rearview mirror, windshield wipers, taximeter (when applicable) and knobs or handles upon the inside of
all doors by which each door can be easily opened.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
2 Cross references: Licenses generally, Ch. 20.
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Sec. 40-15. Annual inspection.
In addition to the city's general right to inspect all taxicabs at its discretion, the taxicab company shall
submit its taxicabs for inspection by the city upon application for an initial or renewal taxicab company
license. Any taxicab that has been inspected by the city within ninety (90) days prior to the scheduled
annual inspection need not be reinspected.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Sec. 40-16. Insurance required.
It shall be unlawful for a taxicab company to operate a taxicab without the insurance coverage required
in this section. No taxicab company license shall be granted until the applicant shall deposit and
maintain with the city clerk a policy of automobile liability insurance issued to the taxicab company in a
form approved by the city and issued by an insurance company admitted by the Office of the Kansas
Commissioner of Insurance to issue this line of insurance. The policy shall specifically identify the
covered vehicles and shall include limits of liability of no less than those required by Kansas law for any
policy of motor vehicle liability insurance issued by an insurer to an owner residing in this state.. The
policy shall include recitals to the effect that the policy:
(1) Is issued in accordance with and under the requirements of this article;
(2) Is issued for the benefit of and for the purpose of protecting the public, including passengers of
a taxicab, against injuries or damages resulting from the negligent operation of the taxicab;
(3) Shall remain in effect until cancelled as provided below, regardless of any statements,
declarations, misrepresentations, acts or omissions of the assured or of any agent, employee, or
representative of the assured, whether in the application for the policy or in the schedule of
statements or declarations contained or referred to in the policy, or made, committed, or
omitted before or after the occurrence of any injury or damages caused by the operation of such
vehicle; and
(4) Shall provide that no cancellation of the policy or any endorsement thereon shall be effective
until the expiration of ten (10) days after notice of such cancellation shall have been delivered
to the city clerk.
Any policy issued by any insurance company with knowledge that a covered vehicle is to be used as a
taxicab in the city shall be deemed to include the provisions of this article, whether such provisions are
specifically recited therein or not.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Sec. 40-17. Issuance.
If the applicant meets all of the requirements of this article, the city clerk shall issue to the applicant a
taxicab company license which, unless revoked or suspended, shall remain in effect until the following
December 31. Subsequent renewals of the license shall be based upon the calendar year.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Sec. 40-18. Identification number and certificate.
Upon the issuance of a taxicab company license, the city clerk will assign an identification number to
each taxicab to be operated by the taxicab company and shall provide a certificate indicating that the
taxicab is operated by a licensed taxicab company in compliance with this chapter. The identification
number must be displayed with letters no less than three (3) inches in height, either on the vehicle itself
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or upon a front license plate. The exterior identification number display requirement may be waived by
the city clerk in the case of a limousine type vehicle not advertised for regular taxicab transportation.
The certificate must be displayed in the taxicab in a manner that it will be visible to any passengers,
unless the charges for service have been determined by written contract between the owner and the
passenger in which case a copy of the certificate may instead be attached to the contract.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Sec. 40-19. Taxicabs placed in service during license year.
Whenever a taxicab company license holder wishes to place a taxicab in service during the license year,
either in addition to or in place of existing taxicabs, the licensee shall:
(1) Notify the city clerk and shall pay the license fee applicable to each taxicab;
(2) Submit the vehicle for inspection by the city; and
(3) Provide proof of the required insurance.
When all of the requirements of this article are met in relation to the proposed taxicab, the city clerk will
certify the taxicab in accordance with section 40-18.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Sec. 40-20. Nontransferable.
A taxicab company license, taxicab identification number, and a taxicab certificate issued pursuant to
sections 40-11 and 40-18 shall all be nontransferable.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Sec. 40-21. Revocation or suspension.
(a) If a taxicab company operates or permits the operation of a taxicab in violation of this article, the
city manager may suspend its taxicab company license for a period of up to ten (10) days. The
suspension may be appealed to the board of city commissioners by filing a notice of appeal with the
city clerk, which appeal shall be heard by the board of city commissioners at its next regularly
scheduled meeting.
(b) In the event of a second violation within a licensing year, in addition to the suspension provided for
in subsection (a), the city manager may recommend to the board of city commissioners that the
taxicab company license be revoked. The city manager's recommendation will be heard by the board
of city commissioners at its earliest regularly scheduled meeting which will allow for five (5) days'
written notice of the hearing to the taxicab company.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Secs. 40-22--40-30. Reserved.
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DIVISION 3. DRIVER'S LICENSE3
Sec. 40-31. License required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a driver of a taxicab without having first secured a license to
be issued by the city clerk as provided in this article.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Sec. 40-32. Application.
A taxicab driver's license shall be applied for in writing on such forms as the city clerk may prescribe. Such
application shall include the information necessary to clearly identify the applicant and provide a basis for
determining whether the applicant's character or habits makes the applicant unfit to transport the public.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Sec. 40-33. License fee.
Each application for a license under this division shall be accompanied by the payment of a license fee
established pursuant to section 2-2.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Sec. 40-34. Kansas driver's license.
In order to apply for and maintain a taxicab driver's license an applicant must have and maintain a valid
Kansas driver's license.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Sec. 40-35. Investigation, report on criminal record of applicant.
Before a taxicab driver's license is issued, the chief of police shall cause an investigation to be made of
the facts set forth in the application and of the record of such applicant in the municipal court and the
district court of the county, and any other courts in which the chief of police may have reason to believe
the applicant has a record, and shall report to the city manager all information secured from such
investigation relative to the applicant's record.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Sec. 40-36. Approval of application; issuance; appeal of denial.
(a) The city manager shall consider the application for a taxicab driver's license, the report and
recommendation of the chief of police, and any other information which may come to him concerning
the applicant. If the city manager is satisfied that the applicant is a fit person to transport the public, the
city manager may approve the application and direct the city clerk to issue the applicant a license, which,
unless revoked or suspended, shall remain in effect until the following December 31. Subsequent
renewals of the license shall be based upon the calendar year.
(b) Upon denial of a license application, whether for a new license or renewal of an existing license, the
applicant shall be ineligible to apply for licensing for two (2) years from the effective date of the denial if
the basis of the denial would otherwise subject the applicant to revocation of the license had the applicant
held a license.
(c) Any denial of an application by the city manager may be appealed to the board of commissioners by
filing a notice of appeal with the city clerk, which appeal shall be heard by the board of commissioners at
their next regularly scheduled meeting. Any denial of an application by the board of commissioners shall
be subject to appeal pursuant to then applicable state law.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94; Ord. No. 10-10573, § 1, 10-4-10)
3 Cross references: Licenses generally, Ch. 20.
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Sec. 40-37. Identification badge required.
At the time the taxicab driver's license application is approved, a driver's license identification badge
will be issued. The badge shall be in a form prescribed by the city clerk and shall show the taxicab
driver's license number, badge number, and the expiration date of the license. While on duty, the taxicab
driver shall display the identification badge in a manner that it will be visible to any passengers. Only
the identification badge of the driver on duty shall be displayed in a taxicab.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Sec. 40-38. Renewal.
In order to be considered for renewal of a taxicab driver's license for a subsequent calendar year without
lapse, the license holder must file an application and pay the applicable fee prior to December 20 of the
current license year. Consideration of the renewal application shall be in the same manner and based
upon the same criteria as the initial application for a taxicab driver's license.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
Sec. 40-39. Revocation or suspension.
(a) A taxicab driver's license may be revoked or suspended by the city manager for any of the following
reasons:
(1) Upon conviction of violation of any federal or state. law;
(2) For operating any vehicle while under influence of drugs or alcohol;
(3) For reckless driving;
(4) For transporting open container;
(5) For leaving the scene of an accident;
(6) For failure to make full report of an accident to the police department;
(7) For permitting another person to use his license;
(8) For obliterating any official entry on his license identification badge;
(9) Upon conviction of a third major traffic violation during any one (1) license year. A major
traffic violation is hereby defined to include:
a. Speeding;
b. Nonobservance of lights or signs;
c. Improper brakes;
d. Making a left or U-turn where not permitted;
e. Driving on the wrong side of the street.
(10) For violation of or failure to comply with any of the provisions of this article.
(b) Upon conviction of any item (1) through (8) listed above, or upon entering into any diversion
agreement, the taxicab license holder must immediately notify the city clerk of such conviction or
diversion.
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(c) A revocation or suspension of taxicab driver's license may be appealed to the board of
commissioners by the licensee filing a notice of appeal with the city clerk, which appeal shall be
heard by the board of commissioners at their next regularly scheduled meeting.
(d) Upon a revocation, the taxicab license holder shall deliver the driver's license identification badge to
the city clerk and shall be ineligible to apply for relicensing for two (2) years from the effective date
of the revocation. Upon a suspension, the taxicab license holder shall deliver the driver's license
identification badge to the city clerk for the duration of the suspension.
(Ord. No. 94-9637, § 1, 6-20-94)
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CHAPTER 41. WATER AND SEWERS1
Art. I. In General, §§ 41-1--41-19
Art. II. Water, §§ 41-20--41-69
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 41-20--41-50
Div. 2. Air Conditioning Systems, §§ 41-51--41-59
Div. 3. Water Conservation, §§ 41-60--41-69
Div. 4. Cross Connections, §§ 41-70--41-70.9
Art. III. Sewers, §§ 41-71--41-85
Art. IV. Rates and Charges, §§ 41-86--41-109
Art. V. Use of Public and Private Sewers and Drains, §§ 41-110--41-124
Art. VI. Installation and Connection of Building Sewers and Drains, §§ 41-125--41-144
Art. VII. Discharge Criteria, §§ 41-145--41-170
Art. VIII. Penalties and Violations, §§ 41-171--41-180
Art. IX. Industrial Pretreatment, §§ 41-181--41-222
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 41-1. Systems combined.
It is hereby declared, found and determined to be necessary for the public health, safety, welfare and
benefit of the city, and its inhabitants that the waterworks system and the sewage disposal system of the
city as defined and referred to in K.S.A. 12-856 to 12-868, including all improvements and extensions
thereto, be combined, and it is hereby declared that thenceforth from and after August first, 1961, the
waterworks system and the sewage disposal system of the city, as defined and referred to in K.S.A. 12-
856 to 12-868, including all future improvements and extensions thereto, whether to the waterworks
system or to the sewage disposal system, shall be and the same are combined and shall be known as the
water and sewerage system of the city. Such water and sewerage system shall be operated and financed
as provided in K.S.A. 12-856 to 12-868.
(Code 1966, § 35-1)
Sec. 41-2. Deposit, use of revenues.
All revenues derived from the sale and consumption of water and from the management and operation of
the water and sewerage department, shall be deposited daily in the city treasury to the credit of the
department and shall be kept in a separate fund to be known as the water and sewerage department fund.
Such revenues shall be used only for the purposes authorized by law.
(Code 1966, § 35-3)
1 Cross references: Buildings and structural appurtenances, Ch. 8; plumbing code, § 8-176 et seq.; health and sanitation, Ch. 17; housing, Ch. 18; mobile
homes and trailers, Ch. 22; nuisances generally, Ch. 24; planning, Ch. 29; public utilities, Ch. 31; solid waste, Ch. 34; streets, sidewalks and other public
places, Ch. 35; subdivision regulations, Ch. 36; sewer and water facilities regulated by zoning ordinance, § 42-62; special fund for paying utility costs, App.
A, Charter Ord. No. 17; franchises, App. B.
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Sec. 41-3. Cost records required.
In addition to customer's accounts, there shall be kept a set of cost books and records complete enough
to show the cost of producing and distributing water and providing sewer service and repairing and
maintaining the water and sewer systems and equipment, and such other items as shall be necessary for
the intelligent management of the water and sewerage department.
(Code 1966, § 35-4)
Sec. 41-4. Petty cash fund.
(a) There is hereby established a petty cash fund for the use of the water and sewerage department for
the purpose of paying postage, freight, temporary labor, and other emergency expenses, including
refund of deposits made to secure payment of accounts. The sum of money authorized for the petty
cash fund shall be established from time to time by resolution.
(b) The petty cash fund shall be deposited in the designated city depository bank as a separate account
and shall be paid out on the order of the cashier of the water and sewerage department by checks
which shall state clearly the purpose for which issued.
(c) The payees of all checks drawn on petty cash funds shall certify thereon over their signatures that
such services were rendered, supplies furnished or refunds received, as the case may be, and any
false certification on any check shall be deemed obtaining money under false pretenses and punished
as provided by law.
(d) Whenever the petty cash fund becomes low or depleted, the cashier shall prepare vouchers covering
such expenses as have been paid from the petty cash fund, and shall submit such vouchers together
with the paid checks to the city clerk for audit, and allowances of the amount from the contributing
funds. Warrants issued therefor shall be payable to the petty cash fund and shall be deposited therein
to restore the petty cash fund to its original amount, for use as herein provided.
(Code 1966, § 35-8; Ord. No. 91-9429, § 1, 3-18-91)
State law references: Authority to create petty cash fund, K.S.A. 12-825a.
Sec. 41-5. Reserved.
Sec. 41-6. Regulations declared contractual; discontinuing service for violators.
The rates, rules and regulations herein established shall be considered a part of the contract with every
person supplied with water or wastewater service by the city, either within or without the corporate
limits of the city. Such person, by applying for and accepting water or wastewater service shall be held
and considered as consenting to be bound thereby, and in case of violation of any rules or regulations in
force or upon failure to pay any charges or penalties herein provided for, the water may be cut off or
wastewater service discontinued from the premises or place of violation and not turned on again or
resumed except by order of the director of finance and administration, after satisfactory assurance that
there be no further cause for complaint and upon payment of any charges.
(Code 1966, § 35-9; Ord. No. 93-9612, § 1, 12-20-93)
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Sec. 41-7. Director's right of entry.
The director of finance and administration or the director of utilities or persons authorized by him, may
enter at any reasonable hour any premises supplied with water or wastewater service in order to inspect
or repair wastewater or water facilities, meters, pipes or fixtures or to investigate the use of water, or to
obtain meter readings.
(Code 1966, § 35-10; Ord. No. 93-9612, § 2, 12-20-93)
Sec. 41-8. Reserved.
Editor's note: Section 2 of Ord. No. 97-9808, adopted June 9, 1997, repealed § 41-8 in its entirety. Formerly, § 41-8 pertained to tampering with meters,
facilities and derived from § 35-11 of the 1966 Code.
Sec. 41-9. Policy and regulations.
The city manager shall be responsible for all affairs relating to the operation of the combined water and
sewer utility. The city manager shall be responsible and be authorized to make, direct and adopt
administrative regulations, establish fees and do all those things necessary for the operation of said
utility not inconsistent with this Code.
(Ord. No. 83-8986, § 1, 12-19-83)
Secs. 41-10--41-19. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. WATER
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 41-20. Consumer defined.
(a) The consumer, as referred to herein, shall be the party receiving water or service for a property
classified as follows:
(1) Apartment: A room or a suite of rooms within an apartment house arranged, intended, or
designed for a place of residence of a single family, individual, or group of individuals living
together as a single house-keeping unit.
(2) Dwelling, one-family: A detached building arranged, intended or designed for occupancy by
one family.
(3) Building, one-business: A building under one roof, occupied by one business.
(4) Building, multiple-business: A building owned by one person having a number of office, shops
or stores, using in common one hall and one or more means of ingress and egress.
(5) Dwelling, two-family: A building arranged, intended or designed for occupancy by two (2)
families, each household unit of which shall be considered an individual consumer.
(6) Apartment house: A building arranged, intended, or designed for more than two (2) families,
each household unit of which shall be considered an individual consumer.
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(7) Boarding house or lodging house: A building other than a hotel, occupied as a single
housekeeping unit, where lodging and/or meals are provided for five (5) or more persons for
compensation, pursuant to previous arrangement, but not for the public or transients.
(8) Hotel: A building occupied or used as a more-or-less temporary abiding place of individuals or
groups of individuals who are lodged, with or without meals, and in which there are more than
twelve (12) sleeping rooms and no provision for cooking in individual rooms.
(b) Where by special written permission of the director of utilities, more than one consumer is permitted
to obtain water through a single meter or battery of meters, a charge at the uniform maximum rate as
prescribed by section 41-86 per hundred cubic feet or per thousand gallons for two thousand (2,000)
cubic feet as it now exists or as hereafter amended shall be made.
(Code 1966, § 35-44)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 41-21. Application for service required.
Any person making proper application and complying with the requirements herein set forth shall be
supplied with water by the water and sewerage department providing the property to be supplied adjoins
a water main or distributing pipe. Except as otherwise provided, all applicants for water shall provide
positive verification of identity and any other information as may be required by the water and sewerage
department. Application for services, additional services or transfer of services may be taken in person,
by electronic means, or telephonically.
(Code 1966, § 35-23; Ord. No. 08-10459, § 9-29-08)
Sec. 41-22. Security deposits.
Upon initiating service or transferring service an applicant for water service shall pay a security deposit
unless they have established a satisfactory credit record with the water and wastewater department
through past dealings.
(1) Residential deposits shall be as established from time to time by resolution and the city
commission.. In lieu of a cash deposit a residential customer may use the following:
a. A letter of reference from another utility; or
b. A bank letter of credit.
(2) Commercial deposits shall be equal to that of a residential applicant if their average monthly
consumption is one thousand five hundred (1,500) cubic feet or less. If their monthly average is
greater than one thousand five hundred (1,500) cubic feet the commercial deposit shall equal
two (2) times the average monthly consumption of the premises or like business, times the
current rate. In lieu of a cash deposit commercial customers may use the following instruments
in lieu of a cash deposit:
a. A surety bond; or
b. A bank letter of credit.
Any applicant for service or existing consumer shall, upon demand of the director of finance and
administration, increase such deposit when, if in the opinion of the director or representatives, such
increase may be necessary to protect the city from loss.
(Code 1966, § 35-24; Ord. No. 93-9612, § 3, 12-20-93; Ord. No. 08-10459, § 1 9-29-08)
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Sec. 41-23. Deposit accounts.
A separate account of each water deposit shall be made showing the date on which such deposit is
received, the name of the depositor, and the amount thereof.
(Code 1966, § 35-25)
Sec. 41-24. Interest on deposits.
The city shall pay to the customer making a water deposit interest at the rate determined by the state.
corporation commission pursuant to K.S.A. 12-822, which interest shall be credited once a year or
credited on the first day of January thereafter to the credit of the customer's outstanding account, unless
prior to the first day of January such customer shall request the payment of such interest in cash, in
which event the payment of interest shall be made as requested. Any interest credited shall be subject to
call and payment at any time, but shall not draw interest.
(Code 1966, § 24-26; Ord. No. 84-9017, § 1, 4-9-84)
Sec. 41-25. Basis of deposit; application to payment of bills.
The amount of deposit required shall at all times be reasonable, and shall be based upon the value of the
maximum service rendered; and such advance deposit, together with the interest due thereon, may be
applied to the payment of any bills due on discontinuance of service.
(Code 1966, § 35-27)
Sec. 41-26. Refund of deposits and interest.
If a customer is able to present an accepted document of credit after paying the deposit, the deposit plus
interest will be applied to the customer's account.
The city shall refund the security deposit plus interest after the depositor has established one (1) year of
timely pay. This will be done by applying the deposit and interest to the customer's account.
After one (1) year of timely pay by the customer of record the guarantor will be released from his/her
liability.
If the utility is unable to refund the deposit because of poor credit, interest on the deposit will be applied
to the customers account and the utility will continue to hold the deposit until such time the customer
establishes good credit.
If a terminated customer skips on their account and there is a letter of guarantee on file, the amount
guaranteed will be transferred to the guarantor's account before turning the balance of the account over
for collection.
(Code 1966, § 35-28; Ord. No. 93-9612, § 4, 12-20-93)
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Sec. 41-27. Unclaimed deposits.
Any amount of security deposit and the accrued interest thereof remaining in the account of any
customer in accordance with this article who has discontinued service with the water and sewerage
department shall be processed in accordance with the terms of the Kansas Disposition of Unclaimed
Property Act, as amended.
(Code 1966, § 35-29; Ord. No. 88-9246, § 1, 4-11-88)
Sec. 41-28. Taps and charges.
(a) The phrase "lineal feet" where hereinafter used shall be deemed to refer to the front footage of the
private property that may be served from any existing water main or water mains that may
hereafter be installed by the water and wastewater department; in the event any such property is
carved into lots and irregularly shaped, the lineal footage shall be deemed to refer to the main
width of any such irregular lot.
(b) Whenever any person desires to obtain water service to any property, which has not heretofore
paid the cost of a water main, by special assessment or other means, shall as a condition precedent
to the installation of such service, pay a connection charge based on front footage of property to be
served. The director of utilities shall annually determine that charge. It shall be the duty of any
person applying for a new water service to correctly state the lineal front footage of property to be
thereby served. In the event of the failure to do so, the director of finance and administration is
hereby directed to forthwith discontinue water service to any such property where the lineal front
footage was misrepresented. No charge shall be made to property that can be served from
paralleling installation in the event that the property to be so served has been a consumer of water
from the department antecedent to September 13, 1954.
(c) Whenever any person requests a new water service, he shall apply for such service at the water and
wastewater department customer service office. The utility will tap the main and install the water
service line terminating with a curb cock if the meter is to be installed on private property or
terminate with a curb cock and meter set if meter is installed on public property. Before the new
service is turned on the property owner shall pay the cost thereof as determined by the director of
utilities, to the water and wastewater department at their customer service office. The plumbing
inspector for the city also shall approve all the plumbing on private property served by the service
line prior to its being turned on.
(d) If a customer or property owner requests the replacement or relocation of all or any part of an
existing water service line due to size or location the water utility shall make the change or
replacement. The cost of such change or replacement shall be determined by the director of
utilities and borne by the customer or property owner. Such costs shall be paid at the customer
service office before the water service will be turned on.
(Code 1966, § 35-30; Ord. No. 83-8986, § 12, 12-19-83; Ord. No. 93-9612, § 5, 12-20-93; Ord. 12-10635, § 1, 4-23-12)
Sec. 41-29. Maintenance of service lines.
(a) City responsibility. The city shall maintain at the City’s expense, the water service line from the
water main through the curb cock, if the meter is set on private property or through the meter set, if
the meter is set on public property.
(b) Water consumer responsibility. The water consumer shall maintain, at the water consumer’s
expense, the water service line from the curb cock, if the meter is set on private property, or from
the meter set, if the meter is set on public property to the point of consumption (including any such
water service line paid for by the city).
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(c) Maintenance of plumbing or wasting water. All water consumers shall keep their own fixtures,
service lines and all other appurtenances in good repair and protected from frost at their own
expense, and shall prevent all unnecessary waste of water, keeping all fixtures closed when not in
use.
(Code 1966, § 35-31; Ord. No. 83-8986, § 2, 12-19-83; Ord. 12-10635, § 1, 4-23-12)
Sec. 41-30. City not liable for interrupted service, right to cut off water; repairs.
It is expressly stipulated that no claim shall be made against the city or the water and sewerage
department because of any break in the service or any damage arising from cutting off of water to repair
means, service lines, make connections, frozen meters, or for any other purpose that becomes necessary.
The right is hereby reserved to cut off water at any time when deemed necessary. Defective service lines
must be promptly repaired; otherwise the water may be shut off at the curb cock if leak is on private
property or at the corporation cock if leaking on public property.
(Code 1966, § 35-32; Ord. No. 83-8986, § 2, 12-19-83)
Sec. 41-31. Abandoned service lines to be capped or plugged.
When a service line is abandoned the water and sewerage department shall shut off and cap or plug the
line at the corporation cock. If the line is to be utilized at a later date the line will be reactivated by the
water and sewerage department at the property owners expense.
(Code 1966, § 35-33; Ord. No. 83-8986, § 2, 12-19-83)
Sec. 41-32. Meters required.
All water sold by the water and sewerage department shall be measured by meter unless supplied under
special contract according to established rates.
(Code 1966, § 35-34)
Sec. 41-33. Department to furnish, install meters.
All meters in the corporate limits shall be furnished by the water and sewerage department and installed
without cost to the customer.
(Code 1966, § 35-35)
Sec. 41-34. Installation of meters.
All water meters shall be installed in accordance with the regulations and specifications of the water and
sewerage department promulgated by the director of utilities and filed with the department and the
building official.
(Code 1966, § 35-36)
Sec. 41-35. Reserved.
Editor's note: Ord. No. 93-9612, § 11, adopted Dec. 20, 1993, repealed § 41-35, meter location, as derived from the 1966 Code, § 35-37.
Sec. 41-36. Dirt, rubbish prohibited in meter or service box.
No person shall deposit dirt, stone or rubbish of any nature in any meter box or curb box.
(Code 1966, § 35-38)
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Sec. 41-37. Meters to be accessible, unobstructed.
The occupant of any building or premises or customer of service therefor or premises where a meter is
located shall keep the meter free from all obstructions so that it is at all times conveniently accessible for
reading, inspecting or repairing. Where a water meter is inaccessible due to the noncooperation of the
customer, the director of utilities may in his discretion require that the meter be moved to a location
designated by him at the expense of the property owner.
(Code 1966, § 35-39)
Sec. 41-38. Consumer responsible for damage to meter.
Whether a meter is located in a building, an approved meter box or housing in the parking or sidewalk or
elsewhere, the consumer or owner of the property in which such meter is placed shall be responsible for
its protection and preservation and any damage sustained by such meter shall be charged to the
consumer or other of the property served and the same shall be collectible in the same manner as
monthly water bills.
(Code 1966, § 35-40; Ord. No. 83-8986, § 2, 12-19-83)
Sec. 41-39. Meters damaged by hot water, steam, improper thawing.
Whenever a meter is damage by hot water or steam or by an improper method of thawing when frozen,
the cost of the repairs shall be chargeable to the property and the same shall be collectible in the same
manner as monthly water bills.
(Code 1966, § 35-41; Ord. No. 83-8986, § 2, 12-19-83)
Sec. 41-40. Consumers furnishing water to others; separate meter for each consumer required.
Patrons of the water system shall not allow water to be taken from the premises, nor permit any
connection being made to his service line without first obtaining written permission from the director of
utilities. Water shall be used only on the premises to which the service is extended, and not more than
one consumer shall receive water through a single meter except by special written permission of the
director of utilities.
(Code 1966, § 35-42)
Sec. 41-41. Unlawful use of water.
It shall be unlawful for any person to take or use water from the waterworks of the city without notice to
the water and sewerage department and without payment for the same as provided by the rules and
regulations herein contained. No person shall turn on or shut off the water at any valve, curb cock,
corporation cock or other places regulating the supply of water to any premises or part of the
waterworks system except duly authorized employees of the department or persons authorized to do so
by the director of utilities.
(Code 1966, § 35-43)
Sec. 41-42. Fluoridating water supply system authorized.
(a) The water and sewerage department is hereby directed and authorized to install and operate
equipment which will introduce sufficient fluoride compound to raise the fluoride concentration in
the finished water to one part of fluoride for every million parts of water being distributed to the
water supply system of the city, or such concentration as is ordered from time to time by the state.
board of health.
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(b) The water and sewerage department shall operate the fluoride system in accordance with standards
established by the state board of health and shall make such periodic inspections as in their judgment
may be deemed necessary to safeguard the health and welfare of the citizens of the city and shall be
responsible for the expedient, safe, proper and efficient operation of the fluoridation.
(Code 1966, § 35-45)
Secs. 41-43--41-50. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
Sec. 41-51. Definitions.
For the purpose of this division, the following terms shall have and be construed to have the following
meanings:
(1) Air conditioning system shall include any combination of equipment, whether compressor or
other type, by which heat is removed from the air and from which the accumulated or effluent
heat is wholly or partially removed by the use of water.
(2) Person shall mean all users of air conditioning equipment connected with the municipal water
supply or emptying water into municipal storm or sanitary sewers, including natural persons,
partnerships, corporations or associations. Whenever used with respect to a penalty, the term
"person" as applied to partnerships or associations shall mean the partners thereof, and as
applied to corporations, the officers thereof.
(3) System shall mean a single air conditioning unit or group or collection of such units or any
other combination of air conditioning apparatus connected to the municipal water supply in a
common location, or a municipal storm sewer or sanitary sewer, such as an apartment or office
building or supplied with water through any single customer service pipe connected to the
municipal water supply system or emptying into municipal storm or sanitary sewers.
(4) Tons shall mean the manufacturers rating of the compressor on an air conditioning system so
operated based on American Society of Refrigeration Engineers or American Refrigeration
Institute standards of ratings.
(5) Water conservation equipment or facilities shall mean evaporative condensers, cooling towers,
spray ponds, recirculating pumps or return disposal wells.
(Code 1966, § 35-79)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 41-52. Types of air conditioners.
All air conditioners hereafter installed shall be air cooled or equipped with water conservation
equipment or facilities.
(Code 1966, § 35-80)
Secs. 41-53--41-58. Reserved.
Editor's note: Ord. No. 93-9612, § 11, adopted Dec. 20, 1993, repealed §§ 41-53--41-58, which pertained to air conditioner installation: permit, inspection,
violators, surcharge, and back siphonage prevention. Such sections were derived from the 1966 Code, §§ 35-81--35-85. Section 41-58, establishing priorities
for use of the city's water supply and sanitary sewers, and derived from Code 1966, § 35-86, was repealed by § 3 of Ord. No. 89-9341, adopted Sept. 11,
1989.
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Sec. 41-59. Waste prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to waste water. The use of water in violation of any of the terms of this
division shall be deemed waste. Water flowing into a gutter or into a street, alley or sidewalk, directly or
indirectly, from an air conditioning system shall be deemed waste.
(Code 1966, § 35-87)
DIVISION 3. WATER CONSERVATION
Sec. 41-60. Purpose.
The purpose of this division is to conserve the water supply of the city, to meet the needs and demands of the
citizens, to eliminate waste in the use of such water, and provide for the declaration of a water watch, water
warning or a water supply emergency and the implementation of voluntary and mandatory water
conservation measures throughout the city in the event such a watch, warning or emergency is declared.
(Ord. No. 89-9341, § 2, 9-11-89; Ord. No. 97-9833, § 1, 10-27-97, Ord. No. 08-10451, § 1, 6-9-08)
Sec. 41-61. Definitions and classes of usage established.
(a) Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation, implementation and enforcement
of this division:
(1) Water, as the term is used in this division, shall mean water available to the City of Salina for
treatment by virtue of its water rights or any treated water introduced by the city into its water
distribution system, including water offered for sale at any coin-operated site.
(2) Customer, as the term is used in this division, shall mean the customer of record using water for any
purpose from the city's water distribution system and for which either a regular charge is made or,
in the case of coin sales, a cash charge is made at the site of delivery.
(3) Waste of water, as the term is used in this division, includes, but is not limited to, permitting
substantial amounts of water to escape down a gutter, ditch or other surface drain or failure to repair
a controllable leak of water due to defective plumbing.
(4) Outdoor watering, as the term is used in this division, shall mean the irrigation with potable water
of lawns, shrubs, flowers, trees, gardens and other outdoor vegetation for personal, private,
commercial, or governmental purposes.
(b) Classes of usage. The following classes of uses of water are established:
Class 1
Water used for outdoor watering, either public or private, for gardens, lawns, trees, shrubs, plants,
parks, golf courses, playing fields, swimming pools or other recreational areas, or the washing of
motor vehicles, boats, trailers or the exterior of any building or structure.
Class 2
Water used for commercial or industrial, including agricultural, purposes, except water actually
necessary to maintain the health and personal hygiene of bona fide employees while such employees
are engaged in the performance of their duties at their place of employment.
Class 3
Domestic usage, other than that which would be included in either classes 1 or 2.
Class 4
Water necessary only to sustain human life and the lives of domestic pets and maintain standards
of hygiene and sanitation.
(Ord. No. 89-9341, § 2, 9-11-89; Ord. No. 08-10451, § 1, 6-9-08)
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Sec. 41-61.1. Regulation of use.
(a) Outdoor watering with potable water, shall be prohibited between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.,
effective between June 1 and September 30. Upon application, a special permit shall be issued by the
Director of Utilities to allow watering newly seeded lawns between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m., effective June 1 through September 30.
(b) No customer shall allow substantial amounts of water to escape or drain from private property onto
public property, including, but not limited to, public sidewalks, rights-of-way, streets, alleys, and
highways; provided that the term “substantial” shall mean an amount sufficient to cause a discernible
flow of water reaching the street, gutter or other drainage system.
(Ord. No. 08-10451, § 2, 6-9-08)
Sec. 41-62. Declaration of a water watch, water warning, or water emergency.
(a) Declaration of water watch. Whenever the city manager finds that conditions indicate that the probability
of a drought or some other condition causing a major water supply shortage is rising, the city manager
shall be empowered to declare, that a water watch exists and shall take steps to inform the public and ask
for voluntary reductions in water use. Such a watch shall be deemed to continue until it is declared by the
city manager to have ended. The city manager's determination that a water watch exists shall be subject
to review by the governing body at its next regular or special meeting.
(b) Declaration of water warning. Whenever the city manager finds that drought conditions or some other
condition causing a major water supply shortage are present and supplies are starting to decline, the city
manager shall be empowered to declare that a water warning exists and will recommend, to the
governing body, restrictions on nonessential uses during the period of warning. Such a warning shall be
deemed to continue until it is declared by the city manager to have ended. The city manager's
determination that a water warning exists and the recommended restrictions shall be subject to review by
the governing body at its next regular or special meeting.
(c) Declaration of water emergency. Whenever the city manager finds that an emergency exists by reason of
a shortage of water supply needed for essential uses, the city manager shall be empowered to declare that
a water supply emergency exists and will impose mandatory restrictions on water use during the period
of the emergency. Such an emergency shall be deemed to continue until it is declared by the city
manager to have ended. The city manager's determination that a water emergency exists and the
restrictions imposed shall be subject to review by the governing body at its next regular or special
meeting.
(Ord. No. 89-9341, § 2, 9-11-89; Ord. No. 97-9833, § 1, 10-27-97; Ord. 07-10397, § 1, 7-16-07)
Sec. 41-63. Voluntary conservation measures.
Upon the declaration of a water watch as provided in section 41-62(a), the city manager is authorized to call
on all water consumers to employ voluntary water conservation measures to limit or eliminate nonessential
water uses, included, but not limited to, limitations on the following uses:
(1) Sprinkling of water on lawns, shrubs or trees (including golf courses).
(2) Washing of motor vehicles.
(3) Use of water in swimming pools, fountains and evaporative air conditioning systems.
(4) Waste of water.
(Ord. No. 89-9341, § 2, 9-11-89; Ord. No. 97-9833, § 1, 10-27-97; Ord. No. 07-10397, § 1, 7-16-07)
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Sec. 41-64. Mandatory conservation measures.
A. Upon the declaration of a water supply warning as provided by sections 41-62(b), the governing
body is authorized to implement certain mandatory water conservation measures, including, but not
limited to, the following:
(1) Suspension of new connections to the city's water distribution system, except connections of
fire hydrants and those made pursuant to agreements entered into by the city prior to the
effective date of the declaration of the emergency;
(2) Restrictions on the uses of water in one (1) or more classes of water uses, wholly or in part;
(3) Restrictions on the sales of water at coin-operated facilities or sites;
(4) The imposition of water rationing based on any reasonable formula, including, but not limited
to, the percentage of normal use and per capita or per consumer restrictions;
(5) Complete or partial bans on the waste of water; and
(6) Any combination of the foregoing measures.
B. Upon the declaration of a water supply emergency as provided by sections 41-62(c), the city
manager is authorized to implement certain mandatory water conservation measures, including, but
not limited to, the following:
(1) Suspension of new connections to the city’s water distribution system, except connections of fire
hydrants and those made pursuant to agreements entered into by the city prior to the effective
date of the declaration of the emergency;
(2) Restrictions on the uses of water in one (1) or more classes of water uses, wholly or in part;
(3) Restrictions on the sales of water at coin-operated facilities or sites;
(4) The imposition of water rationing based on any reasonable formula, including, but not limited to,
the percentage of normal use and per capita or per consumer restrictions;
(5) Complete or partial bans on the waste of water; and
(6) Any combination of the foregoing measures
(7) The city manager’s determination that a water emergency exists and the restrictions imposed
shall be subject to review by the governing body at its next regular or special meeting.
(Ord. No. 89-9341, § 2, 9-11-89; Ord. No. 07-10397, § 1, 7-16-07)
Sec. 41-65. Emergency water rates.
Upon the declaration of a water supply emergency as provided in section 42-62, the governing body of
the city shall have the power to adopt emergency water rates by resolution designed to conserve water
supplies. Such emergency rates may provide for, but are not limited to:
(1) Higher charges for increasing usage per unit of use (increasing block rates);
(2) Uniform charges for water usage per unit of use (uniform unit rate); or
(3) Extra charges in excess of a specified level of water use (excess demand surcharge).
(Ord. No. 89-9341, § 2, 9-11-89)
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Sec. 41-66. Regulations.
During the effective period of any water supply emergency as provided for in section 41-62(c), the city
manager is empowered to promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions
of this division, any water supply emergency resolution, or emergency water rate resolution. Such
regulations shall be subject to the approval of the governing body at its next regular or special meeting.
(Ord. No. 89-9341, § 2, 9-11-89; Ord. No. 07-10397, § 2, 7-16-07)
Sec. 41-67. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
(a) If the city manager, director of utilities, or other city official or officials charged with
implementation and enforcement of this division or a water supply emergency resolution learn of
any violation of any water use restrictions imposed pursuant to sections 41-61.1, 41-62, 41-64 or 41-
66 of this division, the customer of record and the owner, lessee, tenant, or occupant known to the
city to be responsible for the violation shall be provided with either actual or mailed notice of the
violation.
(b) Prior to disconnection of water service, the customer of record and the owner, lessee, tenant, or
occupant known to the city to be responsible for the violation or its correction shall be provided
with either actual or mailed notice of the violation. Said notice shall describe the violation and order
that it be corrected, cured or abated immediately or within such specified time as the city determines
reasonable under the circumstances. If the order is not complied with, the city may terminate water
service to the customer subject to the following procedures:
(1) The city shall give the customer notice by mail or actual notice that water service will be
discontinued within a specified time due to the violation and that the customer will have an
opportunity to appeal the termination by requesting a hearing scheduled before a city official
designated as a hearing officer by the city manager;
(2) If such hearing is requested by the customer charged with the violation, he or she shall be given
a full opportunity to be heard before termination is ordered; and
(3) The hearing officer shall make findings of fact and order whether service should continue or be
terminated.
(4) A fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be paid for the reconnection of any water service
terminated pursuant to subsection (a). In the event of subsequent violations, the reconnection
fee shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the second violation and three hundred dollars
($300.00) for any additional reconnections.
(c) Violations of this division shall be a municipal offense and may be prosecuted in municipal court.
Any person so charged and found guilty in municipal court of violating the provisions of this
division shall be guilty of a municipal offense. Each day's violation shall constitute a separate
offense. The penalty for an initial violation shall be a mandatory fine of one hundred dollars
($100.00). The penalty for a second or subsequent conviction shall be a mandatory fine of two
hundred dollars ($200.00).
(Ord. No. 89-9341, § 2, 9-11-89, Ord. No. 07-10397, § 2, 7-16-07, Ord. No. 08-10451, § 3, 6-9-08 )
Sec. 41-68. Emergency termination.
Nothing in this division shall limit the ability of any properly authorized city official from terminating
the supply of water to any or all customers upon the determination of such city official that emergency
termination of water service is required to protect the health and safety of the public.
(Ord. No. 89-9341, § 2, 9-11-89)
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Sec. 41-69. Water conservation rebate program.
In order to promote water conservation, the governing body of the city may by resolution adopt or
amend a water conservation rebate program.
(Ord. No. 89-9341, § 2, 9-11-89, Ord. No. 08-10451, § 4, 6-9-08 )
Editor’s Note: Former § 41-69 pertained to the severability and repealed by Ord. No. 08-10451.
DIVISION 4. CROSS CONNECTIONS
Sec. 41-70. Purpose.
The purpose of this division is to protect the public water supply system of the City of Salina from
contamination due to backflow from any cross connection; to prohibit and eliminate all cross
connections between a private water supply and the public water supply; and to provide for the
maintenance of a continuing effective cross connection control program. This program shall include
regularly scheduled inspections to detect and eliminate certain cross connections as well as to prevent
any future backflow from other regulated cross connections. The utilities department of the city shall be
responsible for conducting the cross connection control program.
(Ord. No. 93-9571, § 1, 6-7-93; Ord. No. 03-10145, § 1, 6-2-03)
Sec. 41-70.1. Definitions.
[As used in this division, the following words and terms shall have the meaning ascribed thereto:]
Air gap. The unobstructed vertical distance at least twice the diameter of the supply line and no less
than one (1) inch, through the free atmosphere, between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet
supplying water to a tank, plumbing fixture, or other device and the flood level rim of a receptacle.
Approved device. Devices tested and accepted by a recognized testing laboratory approved by the
Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the utilities department.
Backflow. The flow of water or other substances into the distribution system of a potable supply of
water from any source other than its intended source. Backsiphonage is one type of backflow.
Backflow preventer. A device or means to prevent backflow.
Backsiphonage. The flowing back of contaminated or polluted substances from a plumbing fixture or
any vessel or source into the potable water supply system due to negative pressure in said system.
Chemigation. Any process whereby pesticides, fertilizers or other chemicals or animal wastes are
added to the potable water system for the purpose of application to land, crops, lawns, greenhouse
vegetation or land vegetation through an irrigation system.
Contaminant. Any substance that upon entering the potable water supply would render it a danger to
the health or life of the consumer.
Cross connection. Any physical connection or arrangement between two (2) otherwise separate
piping systems, one of which contains potable water and the other which contains water or any
substance of unknown or questionable quality whereby there may be flow from one system to the
other.
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Double check valve assembly. A device consisting of two (2) internally loaded soft seated check
valves with positive shut-off valves on both upstream and downstream ends, and properly located
test ports.
Dual check valve. A device consisting of two (2) internally loaded soft seated check valves. This
device does not contain test ports and is acceptable for use only at the meter of residential customers.
Dual check valve with atmospheric vent. A dual check valve with an atmospheric vent which, in the
event of failure of the downstream check valve, vents leakage into the atmosphere through the vent
port. This device is suitable for use with residential boilers, sterilizers, processing tanks, and dairy
equipment.
Free water surface. A water surface at atmospheric pressure.
Flood level rim. The edge of the receptacle from which water overflows.
Frost proof closet. A hopper with no water in the bowl and with the trap and water supply control
valve located below frost line.
Irrigation system. Any device or combination of devices having a hose, pipe or other conduit which
connects directly or indirectly to the city water system, through which water is drawn and applied to
land, crops, lawns, greenhouse vegetation or land vegetation. The term does not include any hand
held hose sprayer or other similar device.
KDHE. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Overhaul. To examine thoroughly, with a view to repairs.
Person. Any individual, partnership, copartnership, firm, company, corporation, association, joint
stock company, trust, estate, governmental entity, or any other legal entity or their legal
representatives, agents or assigns. The singular shall include the plural where indicated by the
context.
Plumbing. The practice, materials and fixtures used in the installation, maintenance, extension and
alteration of all piping fixtures, appliances and appurtenances.
Pollution. The presence of any foreign substance (organic, inorganic or biological) in water which
tends to degrade its quality so as to constitute a hazard or impair the usefulness or quality of the
water to a degree which does not create an actual hazard to the public health but which does
adversely affect the water quality.
Private water supply. All water supplies other than the public water supply system of the city.
Reduced pressure zone backflow preventer. An assembly of two (2) independently acting soft seated
approved check valves together with a hydraulically operating differential pressure relief valve
located between the check valves and at the same time below the first check valve. The unit shall
contain properly located test cocks and resilient seated shut-off valves at each end of the assembly.
To be approved these assemblies must be accessible for inspection and testing and be installed in an
aboveground location where no part of the assembly will be submerged.
Tester. A trained technician licensed by the city clerk upon approval of the utilities department to
perform testing and repair of backflow preventers.
Utilities Department. The agency of the municipal government vested with the responsibility for
enforcement of the cross connection ordinances.
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Vacuum. Any absolute pressure less than that exerted by the atmosphere.
Vacuum breaker. A device that permits entrance of air into the water supply distribution line to
prevent backsiphonage.
Water, potable. Water free from impurities in amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful
physiological effects. It's quality shall conform to KDHE requirements for public water supplies.
Water, nonpotable. Water that is not safe for human consumption or that is of questionable
potability.
(Ord. No. 93-9571, § 1, 6-7-93; Ord. No. 03-10145. § 1, 6-2-03)
Sec. 41-70.2. Prohibited cross connections.
(a) Private water supplies. No person shall establish or permit to be established or maintain or permit to
be maintained, any cross connection whereby a private water supply may enter the public water
supply system of the city.
(b) Chemigation. No person shall apply any substance by the chemigation process through an irrigation
system as defined in this division.
(Ord. No. 93-9571, § 1, 6-7-93; Ord. No. 03-10145, § 1 6-2-03)
Sec. 41-70.3. Regulated cross connections.
Cross connections made in the following installations shall be regulated in the following manner:
(1) Boilers. Potable water connections to boiler feed water systems in which boiler water
conditioning chemicals are or can be introduced shall be made through an air gap or through a
reduced pressure zone backflow preventer located in the potable water line before the point
where such chemicals may be introduced.
(2) Refrigeration unit condensers and cooling jackets. Except when potable water provided for a
refrigeration condenser or cooling jacket is entirely outside the piping or tank containing a
toxic refrigerant, the inlet connection shall be provided with an approved backflow preventer.
Heat exchangers used to heat water for potable use shall be of the double wall type.
(3) Cross connections not subject to backpressure. Where a water cross connection is not subject
to back pressure, a vacuum breaker shall be installed on the discharge side of the last valve on
the line serving the fixture or equipment. A list of some conditions requiring protective devices
of this kind are given in the following table:
Partial list of cross connections not subject to back pressure.
a. Aspirators and ejectors;
b. Commercial dish washing machine;
c. Commercial laundry machine;
d. Dental units;
e. Garbage can cleaning machines;
f. Flush tanks;
g. Hose bibs;
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h. Hose outlets;
i. Steam tables;
j. Tank and vats.
(4) Cross connections subject to backpressure. Where a potable water cross connection is made to
a line, fixture, tank, vat, pump, or other equipment with a hazard of backflow where the water
cross connection is subject to backpressure, an air gap shall be installed. Where an air gap
cannot be installed, the utilities department may require the use of an approved reduced
pressure zone backflow preventer. A partial list of such connections is shown in the following
table:
Partial list of cross connections subject to back pressure:
a. Chemical lines;
b. Dock water outlets;
c. Fire sprinkler systems;
d. Hose bibs (where hose use is above free water surface);
e. Industrial process water lines;
f. Pressure tanks;
g. Pumps;
h. Steam lines;
i. Swimming pools;
j. Tanks and vats, bottom inlets.
(5) Other cross connections. Connection to the public potable water supply system for the
following is prohibited unless properly protected by the appropriate backflow prevention
device.
a. Bidets;
b. Operating, dissecting, embalming, and mortuary tables or similar equipment; in such
installations the hose used for water supply shall terminate at least twelve (12) inches
away from every point of the table or attachments;
c. Pumps for nonpotable substances; priming only through an air gap;
d. Building drains, sewers, or vent systems;
e. Commercial buildings or industrial plants manufacturing or otherwise using polluting or
contaminating substances;
f. Underground irrigation systems;
g. Any fixture of similar hazard.
(Ord. No. 93-9571, § 1, 6-7-93; Ord. No. 03-10145, § 1, 6-2-03)
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Sec. 41-70.4. Protective backflow preventers required.
(a) Approved devices to protect against backflow shall be installed at all existing and newly installed
fixtures and equipment where, in the judgment of the utilities department, backflow may occur and
where there is a hazard of contamination of the public water supply system. If in the judgment of the
utilities department an approved backflow prevention device is required, or if previously installed
backflow prevention devices do not meet current requirements, the director of utilities or his agent
will give notice in writing to the customer to install the proper device. The customer shall
immediately install the proper device at the customer's expense. Failure to comply shall be grounds
for discontinuing water service to the customer until the device is properly installed.
(b) Approved devices shall be installed at an approved location on a consumer’s water service line
whenever the following conditions exist:
(1) Premises where water or any objectionable substance that would be an actual or potential
hazard to the health and well-being of consumers shall protect the public system with an
approved backflow prevention assembly commensurate with the degree of hazard. This shall
include the handling of process water and water originating from the public water system
which has been subject to deterioration in quality.
(2) Premises where cross connections are uncontrolled shall protect the public water supply
installing an approved air gap or an approved reduced pressure zone backflow prevention
device.
(3) Premises where because of security requirements or other prohibitions it is impossible to
complete an in-plant cross connection inspection, the public water system shall be protected by
an approved air gap or an approved reduced pressure zone backflow prevention assembly.
(c) Premises which may fall into one (1) or more of the above-mentioned categories may be, but are not
limited to the following:
(1) Beverage bottling plants;
(2) Buildings: hotels, apartments, public or private buildings, or other structures having actual or
potential cross connections;
(3) Car wash facilities;
(4) Chemical manufacturing, handling, or processing plants;
(5) Chemically contaminated water;
(6) Dairies and cold storage facilities;
(7) Film or photography processing laboratories;
(8) Fire systems;
(9) Hospitals, medical centers, morgues, mortuaries, autopsy facilities, clinics, or nursing and
convalescent homes;
(10) Laundries;
(11) Metal cleaning, processing, or fabricating plants;
(12) Oil and gas production, storage, or transmission facilities;
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(13) Packing or food processing plants;
(14) Paper and paper products plants;
(15) Power plants;
(16) Radioactive materials plants or handling facilities;
(17) Restricted or classified facilities;
(18) Rubber plants;
(19) Sand, gravel, or asphalt plants;
(20) Schools;
(21) Solar heating systems;
(22) Temporary services: fire hydrants, air valves, blow-offs and other outlets.
(Ord. No. 93-9571, § 1, 6-7-93; Ord. No. 03-10145, § 1, 6-2-03)
Sec. 41-70.5. Installation of approved devices.
When required, approved devices shall be installed by a plumbing contractor licensed to make the
installation by the city in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, any applicable utilities
department regulations, and the Uniform Plumbing Code or any other applicable local, state. or federal
laws. The owner of an owner-occupied single-family residence may personally install the approved
devices in the owner's residence without a license, but shall not be exempt from any required permits
required testing or inspections. Backflow and backsiphonage devices of all types shall be in an
accessible location. Installation in pits or any other location not properly drained shall be prohibited,
unless dual check valves are installed in the meter box. Atmospheric vacuum breakers shall be installed
with the critical level at least six (6) inches above the flood rim of the fixture they serve and on the
discharge side of the last control valve to the fixture. No shut-off valve or faucet shall be installed
beyond the atmospheric vacuum breaker. Pressure vacuum breakers shall be installed with the critical
level at least twelve (12) inches above the flood rim but may have control valves downstream from the
vacuum breaker. For closed equipment or vessels, such as pressure sterilizers, the top of the vessel shall
be considered the flood level rim, and a check valve shall be installed on the discharge side of the
pressure vacuum breaker.
(Ord. No. 93-9571, § 1, 6-7-93; Ord. No. 03-10145, § 1, 6-2-03)
Sec. 41-70.6. Testing, maintenance and repair of approved devices.
It shall be the responsibility of building and premises owners to maintain all backflow preventers within
the building or on the premises in good working order and to make sure no piping or other arrangements
have been installed for the purpose of bypassing the backflow devices. The utilities department will set
appropriate testing and overhaul schedules for such devices. Testing intervals shall not exceed one (1)
year and overhaul intervals shall not exceed five (5) years for devices located within a building or on
premises having a high degree of hazard. A building or premises having a low degree of hazard,
including but not limited to one- and two-family dwellings, shall be subject to testing intervals not to
exceed five (5) years and overhaul intervals not to exceed ten (10) years.
(Ord. No. 93-9571, § 1, 6-7-93; Ord. No. 03-10145, § 1, 6-2-03)
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Sec. 41-70.7. Qualified technicians.
Testing and overhaul of all backflow preventers shall be made by qualified technicians. Qualified
technicians are those technicians who have completed a training course and have passed a written
examination approved by the utilities department. Upon approval of the utilities department, the city
clerk shall license the device testers after ascertaining the technician meets the above qualifications.
Periodic training is required to maintain the testers qualifications and license.
(Ord. No. 93-9571, § 1, 6-7-93; Ord. No. 03-10145, § 1, 6-3-03)
Sec. 41-70.8. Inspection.
The utilities department or other designate of the city manager shall have the right of entry into any
building or premises in the city as frequently as necessary in order to ensure that plumbing has been
installed in a manner as to prevent the possibility of contamination of the public water supply system of
the city.
(Ord. No. 93-9571, § 1, 6-7-93; Ord. No. 03-10145, § 1, 6-2-03)
Sec. 41-70.9. Protection from contaminants.
Pursuant to its home rule authority and K.S.A. 65-163a, the City of Salina, may refuse to deliver water
to any premises where a condition exists which might lead to the contamination of the public water
supply system and may continue to refuse to deliver water until the condition is corrected to the
satisfaction of the city. In addition, the city may immediately terminate water service to a premises
where a backflow condition exists which may be hazardous to the health of customers served by the
public water supply system of the city.
(Ord. No. 93-9571, § 1, 6-7-93; Ord. No. 03-10145, § 1, 6-2-03)
ARTICLE III. SEWERS
Sec. 41-71. Sewer connections.
(a) Persons owning dwelling houses or buildings within the city which are located near a sewer, or in a
block within any sewer district in the city through which a sewer extends are hereby required to
make such connections with the sewer system of the city as may be necessary in the judgment of the
joint city-county board of health for the protection of the health of the public, for the purpose of
disposing of all substances from any such building affecting the public health which may be lawfully
and properly disposed of by means of such sewer.
(b) If any person shall fail to refuse to connect any building or buildings with the sewer system of the
city as herein provided for, for more than ten (10) days after being notified in writing by the joint
city-county board of health to do so, then the city may cause such premises and buildings to be
connected with the sewer system and the city is hereby authorized to advertise for bids for the
construction and making of such sewer connections, and to contract therefor with the lowest
responsible bidder or bidders, and to cause such premises to be connected with the sewer system.
(c) To pay the costs and expenses of work done in connecting premises to the sewer system, the city
may assess the costs and expenses against the property and premises so connected, such assessment
to be made in the same manner as other special assessments are made.
(Code 1966, §§ 15-7--15-9)
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Sec. 41-71.1. Sewer connection permits and fees.
(a) The phrase "lineal footage" where hereinafter used shall be deemed to refer to the front footage of
the private property that may be served from any existing public sanitary sewer pipeline or in the
event any such property is irregularly shaped, the lineal footage shall be deemed to refer to the
adjusted width of any such irregular tract.
(b) Any person desiring to obtain sanitary sewer service to any property which has not heretofore paid
the cost of a sanitary sewer main, by special assessment or other means, shall as a condition
precedent to the installation of such service, pay a connection charge based on front footage of
property to be served. The director of utilities shall annually determine that charge. It shall be the
duty of any person applying for a new sanitary sewer service to correctly state the lineal footage of
property to be thereby served. In the event of the failure to do so, the director of utilities is hereby
directed to forthwith discontinue sanitary sewer service to any such property where the lineal footage
was mispresented.
(c) Any person requesting a new sanitary sewer service, shall apply for such service at the utilities
department. Before the new service is connected, the applicant shall pay the cost thereof as
determined by the director of utilities. The plumbing inspector for the city also shall approve all the
plumbing on private property serviced by the service line prior to the sanitary sewer being
connected.
(Code 1966, § 9-204; Ord. No. 93-9612, § 6, 12-20-93; Ord. No. 94-9628, § 1, 4-4-94; Ord. No. 99-9935, § 1, 7-12-99)
Sec. 41-71.2. Work not requiring a permit.
No permit shall be required in the case of any repair work as follows: The stopping of leaks in drains,
soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that should any trap (other than tubular traps), drainpipe,
soil, waste or vent pipe be or become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the
same with new material in any part or parts, the same shall be considered as new work and a permit shall
be procured and an inspection made as hereinbefore provided. No permit shall be required for the
clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, where such repairs do not
involve or require the rearrangement of tubular traps, valves, pipes or fixtures.
(Code 1966, § 9-205)
Sec. 41-72. Application for sewer service when not served with city water.
Any person desiring sewer service for any premises not served with city water shall make application
therefor in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as applications for water service as
provided in section 1-21. He shall pay the same deposit as is required of applicants for water service.
(Code 1966, § 35-12)
Sec. 41-73. Oil, grease; draining into sewers, rivers, etc.
It shall be unlawful for any person to place, run, pour or drain into any sewer or cause or permit the
placing, running, pouring or draining into any sewer or into any street, alley or other place from which
the same may run or drain into any sewer or into any river or creek, any fuel oil, lubricating oil, crank
case oil or grease or any other kind of oil or grease whatsoever.
(Code 1966, § 23-152)
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Secs. 41-74 – 41-76. Reserved.
Editor’s Notes: Sec. 41-74 created by Ord. No. 94-9628, § 2, 4-4-94 and repealed by Ord. No. 03-10171. Sec. 41-75 created by Ord. No. 94-9628, § 2, 4-
4-94, amended by Ord. No. 95-9707, § 1, 10-9-95, and repealed by Ord. No. 03-10171. Sec. 41-76 created by Ord. No. 94-9628, § 2, 4-4-94 and repealed by
Ord. 03-10171, 10-27-03) Sections pertains to East Dry Creek Interceptor charge.
Secs. 41-77--41-85. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. RATES AND CHARGES
Sec. 41-86. Adoption by resolution.
The board of commissioners hereby finds and determines that the rates, fees or charges for the use of and
services rendered by the combined water and sewerage department, in order to fully meet the requirements of
the statutes of the state, shall be established from time to time by resolution.
(Code 1966, § 35-54; Ord. No. 81-8836, § 1, 2-9-81)
Sec. 41-87. Charge for water used by city.
All water used by any city department for any purpose whatsoever, excepting only that used by the fire
department for extinguishing fires, shall be measured and charged for in the same manner as water used by
private consumers at a rate to be fixed by the board of commissioners. Where it is impracticable to meter the
water so used, it shall be estimated by the director of utilities.
(Code 1966, § 35-56)
Sec. 41-88. Charge when meter fails to register.
In case any meter fails to register for any cause, the amount charged for water during such period shall be
estimated by the director of finance and administration, such estimate to be based on the average amount
registered during a like preceding period and such other information as is available.
(Code 1966, § 35-57; Ord. No. 93-9612, § 7, 12-20-93)
Sec. 41-89. Reserved.
Editor's note: Ord. No. 93-9612, § 11, adopted Dec. 20, 1993, repealed § 41-89, hydrant rental, as derived from the 1966 Code, § 35-59.
Sec. 41-90. Reduction in sewer charge when some water not discharged to sewers.
If any user of water shall use more than two thousand (2,000) cubic feet of water in any month for
commercial or industrial purposes, and if, as established by separate meter installed and maintained by such
user, or by other records kept and maintained by such user and open for inspection by the city's
representatives, more than one-fourth of the water so used by the customer was not discharged into the city's
sewage disposal system, then the sewerage charge made to such customer for the use and service of the city's
sewage disposal system shall be based on the amount of water furnished such customer during said month,
less the amount of such water which was not discharged into the city's sewage disposal system.
(Code 1966, § 35-61)
Sec. 41-91. Reserved.
Editor's note: Ordinance No. 90-9384, § 1, adopted 5-14-90, repealed § 41-91, which section agreed not to decrease the rate or interest on bonds purchased
to enlarge, extend and improve the waterworks plant and system or sewer system, and which derived from Code 1966, § 35-62.
Sec. 41-92. Free service prohibited.
No water or sanitary sewerage service shall be furnished or rendered by the city's combined water and
sewerage system free of charge.
(Code 1966, § 35-63)
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Sec. 41-93. Billing procedures; Disconnect for non-payment.
(a) All water meters, except those specifically installed for the sole purpose of irrigating yards and
lawns, shall be read and bills for water and wastewater service (or either) rendered monthly, and
such bills shall be collected as a combined bill for water and wastewater service furnished each
customer. Each bill shall be payable upon the rendering of such bill and if not paid on or before the
specified due date as shown on the bill, such bill shall be considered delinquent and subject to a late
charge.
(b) All bills unpaid twenty-three (23) days after date of issue shall be considered delinquent and subject
to an additional charge of five (5) percent of the total current charges.
(c) If the rendered bill and late charge are not paid by the twenty-fifth (25) day after issue, then a
disconnect for nonpayment notice shall be issued for those bills in excess of fifteen dollars ($15.00).
The disconnect for nonpayment notice shall provide the customer of record with the following
information:
(1) The amount due on the unpaid balance;
(2) The customer's right to a hearing before the department; provided such request is made at least
three (3) working days prior to the disconnection for nonpayment date. Such hearing will be
conducted by one or more of the following representatives: director of finance and
administration, water office supervisor, customer service representative, or such other
representative of similar management grades as may be appointed by the director of finance
and administration.
(3) Notice that service will be disconnected for nonpayment in seven (7) days if the bill remains
unpaid. The department is authorized to discontinue and disconnect water service for any
customer who shall be delinquent in the payment of those bills in excess of fifteen dollars
($15.00). Customers are responsible for furnishing the department with their correct address
for billing purposes.
(d) If the service to the property is terminated for nonpayment, it shall remain disconnected until such
customer pays the full amount of all water and wastewater bills, including such cash deposit as the
director of finance and administration or representatives may require and the service charge.
All water meters which are installed for the sole purpose of irrigating yards shall be read on a monthly
basis. For the period of April through October, inclusive, water service (which shall include the
applicable customer charge plus water consumed) shall be billed monthly. For the period of November
through March, inclusive, a bill shall be rendered only in the event that water use is registered, in which
case the billing shall be limited to the amount due for the water registered.
(Code 1966, § 35-64; Ord. No. 84-9048, § 1, 11-19-84; Ord. No. 93-9612, § 8, 12-20-93; Ord. No. 03-10173, § 1, 11-10-03; Ord. No. 08-
10459, § 1 9-29-08)
Sec. 41-94. Department not responsible for delivery of bill; duplicates.
The water and sewerage department does not assume the responsibility for speedy and safe delivery of,
or failure to receive bill; a duplicate may be obtained by calling in person at the office of the department.
(Code 1966, § 35-65)
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Sec. 41-95. Corrections and refunds.
In relation to bills and charges for water and sewer service, the city manager shall have the authority to:
(a) make corrections;
(b) refund overpayments;
(c) assess corrective charges; or
(d) make reasonable arrangements for payment of corrective charges;
in any circumstance in which it is deemed to be in the city's best interest.
(Code of 1966, § 35-66; Ord. No. 91-9463, § 1, 9-16-91; Ord. No. 08-10440, § 1, 3-3-08 )
Sec. 41-96. Service not to be furnished until accounts paid.
Whenever any consumer of water shall move from one location or premises to another in or adjacent to
the city, or whenever water is turned off at any premises on account of the failure of the consumer to pay
the water charges for water used on any such premises, or whenever any consumer or applicant for water
service is indebted to the water and wastewater department of the city for any water or wastewater
service previously furnished to him either at the premises for which an application is made or at any
other place in the city, the director of finance and administration shall refuse to turn on or authorize the
turning on of water for any such consumer or applicant at any place until all previous charges due to the
department for whatever premises, have been fully paid by such consumer or applicant, and all other
requirements and charges, whether in the nature of penalties, shut off or turn on charges, or deposits,
shall have been paid, and no applicant or consumer shall be entitled to have water turned on at any
premises until all such charges and requirements have been fully paid and complied with.
(Code 1966, § 35-67; Ord. No. 93-9612, § 9, 12-20-93)
Sec. 41-97. Regulations to secure payment authorized.
The director of finance and administration shall be authorized to make such reasonable rules and
regulations to secure the payment of any sums due the water and sewerage department as may, in his
judgment, be necessary.
(Code 1966, § 35-68; Ord. No. 93-9612, § 10, 12-20-93)
Sec. 41-98. Combined reading of multiple meters; when permitted.
(a) The water consumption, as shown by multiple meters servicing a single structure or a group of
structures having a single or common plumbing system, may be combined for purposes of
computing charges.
(b) All single meter installations shall be computed for billing on an individual basis.
(Code 1966, § 35-69)
Secs. 41-99--41-109. Reserved.
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ARTICLE V. USE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SEWERS AND DRAINS2
Sec. 41-110. Definitions.
(a) Terms and phrases. The following definitions shall apply to the enforcement of articles V through
IX of this chapter:
(1) Act or the act. The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as
amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq.
(2) American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM). The American Society of Testing Materials or
publications thereof.
(3) Approval authority. The Environmental Protection Agency.
(4) Authorized representative. An authorized representative of a user may be:
a. A responsible corporate officer, if the industrial user is a corporation. For the purpose of
this paragraph, a responsible corporate officer means:
1. A president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a
principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or
decision-making functions for the corporation, or
2. The manager of one (1) or more manufacturing, production, or operations facilities
employing more than two hundred fifty (250) persons or having gross annual sales or
expenditures exceeding twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000.00) (in second
quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to
the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
b. A general partner or proprietor if the industrial user is a partnership or sole proprietorship
respectively.
c. A duly authorized representative of the individual designated in paragraph a. or b. of this
section if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by the individual described in paragraph a. or b.;
2. The authorization specifies either an individual or a position having responsibility for
the overall operation of the facility from which the industrial discharge originates,
such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well, or well field superintendent,
or a position of equivalent responsibility, or having overall responsibility for
environmental matters for the company; and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the control authority.
(5) Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD). The quantity of oxygen utilized in the biochemical
oxidation of organic matter under standard laboratory procedure in five (5) days at twenty (20)
degrees Centigrade, expressed in milligrams per liter (mg/l).
2 Editor's note: Sections 1 and 5 of Ord. No. 92-9505, adopted April 27, 1992, repealed Art. V, §§ 41-110--41-115, and provided for a new Art. V to read as
herein set out. Formerly, Art. V dealt with similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 84-9007, § 1, adopted March 26, 1984.
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(6) Building drain. That part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system which receives
the discharge from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the building and
conveys it to the building sewer beginning two (2) feet outside the building wall.
(7) Building sewer. The extension from the building drain to the public wastewater collection
system or other place of disposal.
(8) Bypass. The intentional diversion of wastestreams from any portion of a users treatment
facility.
(9) Chemical oxygen demand (COD). The oxygen consuming capacity of inorganic and organic
matter present in wastewater expressed as the amount of oxygen consumed from a chemical
oxidant as under standard laboratory procedure in milligrams per liter.
(10) City. The Municipality of Salina, Kansas.
(11) Combined sewer. A sewer receiving both surface runoff and sewage.
(12) Composite sample. A combination of individual samples in which the volume of each
individual sample is proportional to the discharge of flow. The sample frequency is
proportional to the flow rate over the sample period or the sample frequency is proportional to
time.
(13) Control authority. The director of utilities for the City of Salina.
(14) Cooling authority. The water discharged from any use such as air conditioning, cooling or
refrigeration or to which the only pollutant added is heat.
(15) Department. The City of Salina Utilities Department.
(16) Direct discharge. The discharge of sewage into waters of the state..
(17) Director. The Director of Utilities of the City of Salina, Kansas, or his delegated representative.
(18) Domestic wastewater. Any wastewater discharged from any user that has characteristics that
could be reasonable expected from a household.
(19) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or where
appropriate, the term may also be used as a designation for the administrator or other duly
authorized official of said agency.
(20) Categorical pretreatment standards. Any regulation containing pollutant discharge limits
promulgated by the EPA in accordance with section 307(b) and (c) of the Act (33 U.S.C. 1317),
which applies to a specific category of industrial users.
(21) Four-day average. The arithmetic average concentration value for four (4) consecutive
monitoring days.
(22) Garbage. Solid wastes from the domestic and commercial preparation, cooking and dispensing
of food, and from the handling, storage and sale of produce.
(23) Governing body. The board of commissioners of the City of Salina, Kansas.
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(24) Grab sample. An individual sample collected in less than fifteen (15) minutes.
(25) Health officer. A person having public health responsibility by the State of Kansas. and/or by
Saline County.
(26) Holding tank waste. Any waste from holding tanks such as vessels, chemical toilets, campers,
trailers, septic tanks and vacuum pump tank trucks.
(27) Indirect discharge. The introduction of pollutants into a POTW from any nondomestic source
regulated under section 307 (b), (c) or (d) of the Act.
(28) Industrial user. A source of indirect discharge.
(29) Industrial wastes. The liquid wastes from industrial manufacturing processes, trade, or business
as distinct from domestic wastewater.
(30) Interference. A discharge which, alone or in conjunction with a discharge or discharges from
other sources, both:
a. Inhibits or disrupts the POTW, its treatment processes or operation, or its sludge
processes, use or disposal; and
b. Therefore is a cause of a violation of any requirement of the POTW's NPDES permit
(including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation) or of the prevention of
sewage sludge use or disposal in compliance with the following statutory provisions and
regulations or permits issued thereunder (or more stringent state or local regulations):
section 405 of the Clean Water Act, the Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA) (including
Title II, more commonly referred to as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA), and including state regulations contained in any state sludge management plan
prepared pursuant to subtitle D of the SWDA), the Clean Air Act, the Toxic Substances
Control Act, and the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act.
(31) Local limits. Specific prohibitions or limits on pollutants or pollutant parameters developed by
the POTW in accordance with 40 C.F.R. section 403.5(c) for the purpose of implementing the
prohibitions listed in 40 C.F.R. section 403.5(a)(1) and (b).
(32) Municipal sewer system. Sanitary sewers, pumping stations, sewage treatment plants, main
sewers, interceptor sewers, outfall sewers, and works for the collection, transportation,
pumping and treating of wastewater, sewage or industrial waste thereto, necessary in the
maintenance and operation of the same.
(33) Pretreatment standard or standard. Any local, state, or federal regulation containing pollutant
discharge limits. This term includes local limits, prohibitive discharge limits including those
promulgated under 40 C.F.R. section 403.5, and categorical pretreatment standards.
(34) National pollutant discharge elimination system or NPDES permit. A discharge permit issued
by the approval authority pursuant to section 402 of the act (33 U.S.C. 1342).
(35) National prohibitive discharge standard or prohibitive discharge standard. Any (present or
future) regulation developed under the authority of 307(b) of the act and 40 C.F.R. section
403.5.
(36) Natural outlet. Any outlet into a watercourse, pond, ditch, lake or other body of surface or
groundwater.
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(37) New source:
a. Any building, structure, facility or installation from which there is or may be a discharge
of pollutants, the construction of which commenced after the publication of proposed
pretreatment standards under section 307(c) of the act which will be applicable to such
source if such standards are thereafter promulgated in accordance with that section,
provided that:
1. The building, structure, facility or installation is constructed at a site at which no
other source is located; or
2. The building, structure, facility or installation totally replaces the process or
production equipment that causes the discharge of pollutants at an existing source; or
3. The production or wastewater generating processes of the building, structure, facility
or installation are substantially independent of an existing source at the same site. In
determining whether these are substantially independent, factors such as the extent to
which the new facility is integrated with the existing plant, and the extent to which
the new facility is engaged in the same general type of activity as the existing source
should be considered.
b. Construction on a site at which an existing source is located results in a modification
rather than a new source if the construction does not create a new building, structure,
facility or installation meeting the criteria of paragraphs a.2., or a.3. of this section but
otherwise alters, replaces, or adds to existing process or production equipment.
c. Construction of a new source as defined under this paragraph has commenced if the owner
or operator has:
1. Begun, or caused to begin as part of a continuous on site construction program:
(i) Any placement, assembly, or installation of facilities or equipment; or
(ii) Significant site preparation work including clearing, excavation, or removal of
existing buildings, structures, or facilities which is necessary for the placement,
assembly, or installation of new source facilities or equipment; or
2. Entered into a binding contractual obligation for the purchase of facilities or
equipment which are intended to be used in its operation within a reasonable time.
Options to purchase or contracts which can be terminated or modified without
substantial loss, and contracts for feasibility, engineering and design studies do not
constitute a contractual obligation under this paragraph.
(38) pH. The negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration measured in grams per liter of a
solution.
(39) Pass through. A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the United States in quantities
or concentrations which, alone or in conjunction with a discharge or discharges from other
sources, is a cause of a violation of any requirement of the POTW's NPDES permit (including
an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation).
(40) Person. Any individual, partnership, copartnership, firm, company, corporation, association,
joint stock company, trust, estate, governmental entity, or any other legal entity or their legal
representatives, agents or assigns. The singular shall include the plural where indicated by the
context.
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(41) Pollution. The manmade or man-induced alteration of the chemical, physical, biological or
radiological integrity of water.
(42) Pollutant. Any dredged spoil, solid waste, incinerator residue, sewage, garbage, sewage sludge,
munitions, chemical wastes, biological materials, radioactive materials, heat, wrecked or
discharged equipment, rock, sand, cellar dirt and industrial, municipal and agricultural waste
discharged into water.
(43) Pretreatment or treatment. The reduction of the amount of pollutants, the elimination of
pollutants, or the alteration of the nature of pollutant properties in wastewater prior to or in lieu
of discharging, or otherwise introducing such pollutants into a POTW. The reduction or
alteration may be obtained by physical, chemical, or biological process, process changes, or by
other means, except where prohibited by 40 C.F.R. section 403.6(d). Appropriate pretreatment
technology includes control equipment, such as equalization tanks or facilities, for protection
against surges or slug loadings that might interfere with or otherwise be incompatible with the
POTW. However, where wastewater from a regulated process is mixed in an equalization
facility with unregulated wastewater or with wastewater from another regulated process, the
effluent from the equalization facility must meet an adjusted pretreatment limit calculated in
accordance with 40 C.F.R. section 403.6(e).
(44) Pretreatment requirements. Any substantive or procedural requirement relating to pretreatment,
other than a national pretreatment standard imposed on a user.
(45) Private sewer. A sewer not owned or maintained by the City of Salina.
(46) Private wastewater disposal system. Any system of wastewater disposal not publicly owned or
operated.
(47) Private water supply. All water supplies not owned and operated by the City of Salina.
(48) Properly shredded garbage. The wastes from the preparation, cooking, and dispensing of food
which have been shredded to such a degree that all particles will be carried freely under the
flow conditions normally prevailing in public sewers, with no particles greater than one-half
inch (1.27 centimeters) in any dimension.
(49) Public sewer. A sewer in which all owners of abutting properties have equal rights and is
controlled by public authority.
(50) Public water supply. All water supplies owned and operated by the City of Salina.
(51) Publicly owned treatment works (POTW). A treatment works as defined by section 212 of the
act, which is owned by a state. or municipality (as defined by section 502(4) of the act). This
definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and
reclamation of municipal sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers,
pipes and other conveyances only if they convey wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The
term also means the municipality as defined in section 502(4) of the act, which has jurisdiction
over the indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a treatment works.
(52) Sanitary sewer. A sewer which carries wastewater and to which storm, surface and
groundwater are not intentionally admitted.
(53) Sanitary sewerage system. Any devices, units and systems used in the collection,
transportation, storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal wastewater or
industrial wastes of liquid nature including all land and appurtenances thereto owned by the
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city and as further defined for a publicly owned treatment works (POTW) under section 211 of
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292).
(54) Sewer. A pipe or conduit for carrying wastewater.
(55) Shall. "Shall" is mandatory, "may" is permissive.
(56) Significant industrial user. (i) All categorical industrial users and (ii) any noncategorical
industrial user that:
a. Discharges an average of twenty-five thousand (25,000) gallons per day or more of
process wastewater ("process wastewater" excludes sanitary, noncontact cooling and
boiler blowdown wastewater);
b. Contributes a process wastestream which makes up five (5) percent or more of the average
dry weather hydraulic or organic (BOD, TSS, etc.) capacity of the treatment plant; or
c. Has a reasonable potential, in the opinion of the control or approval authority, to adversely
affect the POTW treatment plant (inhibition, pass-through of pollutants, sludge
contamination, or endangerment of POTW workers).
(57) Slug load. Any pollutant (including BOD) released in a discharge at a flow rate or
concentration which will cause a violation of the specific discharge prohibition in 40 C.F.R.
section 403.
(58) State..State of Kansas.
(59) Standard industrial classification (SIC). A classification pursuant to the Standard Industrial
Classification Manual issued by the executive office of the president, office of management and
budget, 1972.
(60) Storm drain (storm sewer). A sewer which carries storm and surface waters and drainage but
excludes wastewater and industrial wastes, other than unpolluted cooling water.
(61) Storm sewer. Any flow occurring during or following any form of natural precipitation and
resulting therefrom.
(62) Suspended solids (SS). Solids that either float on the surface of, or are suspended in water,
wastewater or other liquids and which are removable by laboratory filtering.
(63) Terms. Unless the context of usage indicates otherwise, the meaning of terms in this article that
are not defined, shall be as defined in the latest edition of "Glossary: Water and Wastewater
Control Engineering" prepared by joint editorial board of the American Public Health
Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Water Works Association and
Water Pollution Control Federation.
(64) Total toxic organics. As defined in the applicable pretreatment standards as found in 40 C.F.R.
Chapter I, subchapter N, parts 405--471.
(65) Toxic pollutant. Any pollutant or combination of pollutants listed as toxic in regulations
promulgated by the administrator of EPA under the provision of the Clean Water Act 307(a)
(40 C.F.R. part 403 appendix B).
(66) Uniform plumbing code. The latest revision of the uniform plumbing code published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
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(67) Upset. An exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance
with categorical pretreatment standards because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the
user. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error,
improperly designed treatment facilities, lack of preventative maintenance, or careless or
improper operation.
(68) User. Any person who contributes, causes or permits the discharge of wastewater into the city's
sanitary sewerage system.
(69) Wastewater. A combination of the water-carried wastes from residences, business buildings,
institutions and industrial establishments, together with such ground, surface and stormwaters
that may be present.
(70) Wastewater collection system. Each, and all, of the common lateral sewers, within a publicly
owned treatment system, which are primarily installed to receive wastewaters directly from
facilities which convey wastewater from individual structures or from private property, and
which include service connection "Y" fittings designed for connection with those facilities. The
facilities which convey wastewater from individual structures or from private property to the
public lateral sewer or its equivalent, are specifically excluded from the definition, with the
exception of pumping units, and pressurized lines, for individual structures or groups of
structures when such units are owned and maintained by the City of Salina, Kansas.
(71) Wastewater treatment plant. Any unit processes, facilities, land and appurtenances thereto,
providing primary treatment, secondary treatment and/or advanced treatment of wastewaters
and the resulting sludges, contributed to the sanitary sewerage system.
(72) Water Pollution Control Federal (WPCF) or publications thereof. The water environment
federation or publications thereof.
(73) Waters of the state.. All streams, lakes, ponds, marshes, watercourses, waterways, wells,
springs, reservoirs, aquifers, irrigation systems, drainage systems and all other bodies or
accumulations of water, surface or underground, natural or artificial, public or private, which
are contained within, flow through or border upon the state. or any portion thereof.
(74) Watercourse. A channel in which a flow of water occurs, either continually or intermittently.
(b) Abbreviations. The following abbreviations shall have the designated meanings:
(1) BOD. Biochemical oxygen demand [five (5) day, unless otherwise noted as "Ultimate BOD"].
(2) C.F.R. Code of federal regulations. Any reference to a section of the C.F.R. shall include the
section as in effect upon the adoption of the ordinance or as it may subsequently be amended or
renumbered.
(3) COD. Chemical oxygen demand.
(4) EPA. Environmental Protection Agency.
(5) K.A.R. Kansas administrative regulations. Any reference to a section of the K.A.R. shall
include the section as in effect upon the adoption of the ordinance or as it may subsequently be
amended or renumbered.
(6) KDH&E. Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
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(7) K.S.A. Kansas Statutes Annotated. Any reference to a section of the K.S.A. shall include the
section as in effect upon the adoption of the ordinance or as it may subsequently be amended or
renumbered.
(8) l. Liter.
(9) Mg. Milligrams.
(10) Mg/l. Milligrams per liter.
(11) NPDES. National pollutant discharge elimination system.
(12) SIC. Standard industrial classification.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 1, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-111. General.
It shall be unlawful for any person to place, deposit or permit to be deposited any human or animal
excrement, garbage or other objectionable waste in any unsanitary manner on public or private property
within the city or any area under the jurisdiction of the city.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 1, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-112. Treatment required.
It shall be unlawful to discharge any wastewater or other polluted waters into any natural outlet except
where suitable treatment has been provided in accordance with subsequent provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 1, 4-27-92)
Cross references: Private wastewater disposal system, § 18-75.
Sec. 41-113. Private wastewater disposal systems.
Except as hereinafter provided, it shall be unlawful to construct or maintain any privy, privy vault, septic
tank, cesspool, or other facility intended or used for the disposal of wastewater.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 1, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-114. Requirements.
The (s) of all homes, buildings or properties used for human occupancy, employment, recreation or
other purposes, situated within the city and abutting any street, alley or right-of-way in which there is
now located a sanitary sewer of the city, is hereby required to install, at the owner(s) expense, toilet
facilities therein and to connect such facilities directly with the proper public wastewater collection
system in accordance with the provisions of this article within ninety (90) days after the official notice to
do so, provided that the public wastewater collection system is within one hundred (100) feet of the
property line. The director or health officer shall have the authority to require connection to the public
wastewater collection system when the system is over one hundred (100) feet from the property line in
cases where a health hazard exists.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 1, 4-27-92)
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Sec. 41-115. Sewer connections.
No sewer connection will be permitted for areas outside the city limits until the developer or owner
obtains approval from the governing body. Any sewer lines needed to connect with existing city sewer
mains and laterals must conform to city and state. specifications.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 1, 4-27-92)
Secs. 41-116--41-124. Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF BUILDING SEWERS
AND DRAINS
Sec. 41-125. General.
No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connections with or opening into, use, alter, or disturb
any public sewer or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written permit from the director.
(Ord. No. 84-9007, § 1, 3-26-84)
Sec. 41-126. Permit required.
There shall be one class of building sewer permit for residential and commercial service. The owner or
his agent shall make application on a special form furnished by the city. The permit application shall be
supplemented by any plans, specifications, or other information considered pertinent in the judgment of
the director. A permit and inspection fee for a residential or commercial building sewer permit shall be
paid to the city clerk at the time the application is filed. Permits for industrial wastes are covered under
section 41-196.
(Ord. No. 84-9007, § 1, 3-26-84)
Sec. 41-127. Indemnification.
All cost and expenses incident to the installation and connection of the building sewer shall be borne by
the owner. The owner shall indemnify the city from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly
be occasioned by the installation of the building sewer.
(Ord. No. 84-9007, § 1, 3-26-84)
Sec. 41-128. Building sewer.
A separate and independent building sewer shall be provided for every building except where one
building stands at the rear of another on an interior lot and no sewer is available or can be constructed to
the rear building through an adjoining alley, courtyard, or driveway. The building sewer from the front
building may be extended to the rear building and the whole considered as one building sewer. In all
buildings in which any building drain is too low to permit gravity flow to the public wastewater
collection system, the wastewater carried by such a building drain shall be lifted by an approved means
and discharged to the building sewer.
(Ord. No. 84-9007, § 1, 3-26-84)
Cross references: Requirements, § 41-114.
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Sec. 41-129. Existing building sewer.
Old building sewers may be used in connection with new buildings only when they are found, on
examination and test by the director, to meet all requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 84-9007, § 1, 3-26-84)
Sec. 41-130. Sewer construction.
The size, slope, alignment, materials of construction of a building sewer, and the methods to be used in
excavating and backfilling the trench, installing jointing, and testing the building sewer, shall conform to
the uniform plumbing code as hereinafter modified.
(Ord. No. 84-9007, § 1, 3-26-84)
Sec. 41-131. Minimum pipeline diameter.
Minimum internal pipeline diameter for all building sewers shall be four (4) inches.
(Ord. No. 84-9007, § 1, 3-26-84)
Sec. 41-132. Pipeline materials.
Building sewers shall be constructed of one of the following pipeline materials:
(1) Extra-strength vitrified clay pipeline and fittings conforming to ASTM C 700.
(2) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gravity sewer pipe and fittings, Type PSP or PSM conforming to
ASTM standards D 3033 or D 3034. All PVC sewer pipe shall be at least Schedule 40.
(3) ABS composite sewer pipe conforming to ASTM D 2680.
(4) Reinforced plastic mortar pipe conforming to ASTM D 3262.
(5) Cast or ductile iron pipe with a minimum pressure rating of one hundred fifty (150) pounds per
square inch conforming to federal specification WW-P421b, or American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) A21.51, A21.6 or A21.8, except that iron used in the manufacture of the pipe
shall have minimum design strength value, in pounds per square inch, of twenty-one thousand
(21,000) for bursting strength and forty-five thousand (45,000) for modulus of rupture.
(Ord. No. 84-9007, § 1, 3-26-84)
Sec. 41-133. Inflow sources.
No person shall make connection of roof downspouts, exterior or interior foundation drains, areaway
drains, or other sources of surface runoff or groundwater to a building sewer or building drain which in
turn is connected directly or indirectly to a public wastewater collection system.
(Ord. No. 84-9007, § 1, 3-26-84)
Sec. 41-134. Building sewer connections.
The connection of the building sewer into the public wastewater collection system shall conform to the
requirements of the uniform plumbing code or other applicable rules and regulations of the city. All such
connections shall be made gastight and watertight. Any deviation from the prescribed procedures and
materials must be approved by the director before installation.
(Ord. No. 84-9007, § 1, 3-26-84)
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Sec. 41-135. Connection inspection.
The applicant for the building sewer permit shall notify the building inspector when the building sewer
is ready for inspection and connection to the public sewer. The connection shall be made under the
supervision of the director or his representative.
(Ord. No. 84-9007, § 1, 3-26-84)
Sec. 41-136. Safety.
All excavations for building sewer installation shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights so
as to protect the public from hazard. Streets, sidewalks, parkways, and other public property disturbed in
the course of the work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory to the director.
(Ord. No. 84-9007, § 1, 3-26-84)
Secs. 41-137--41-144. Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. DISCHARGE CRITERIA3
Sec. 41-145. General.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any stormwater, surface water, groundwater, roof
runoff, subsurface drainage, uncontaminated cooling water, or unpolluted industrial process waters to
any sanitary sewer. Stormwater and all other unpolluted drainage shall be discharged to sewer
specifically designated as storm sewers by the director or to a natural outlet. Such flows are also subject
to federal and state. regulations.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-146. General discharge prohibitions.
No person shall contribute or cause to be contributed, directly or indirectly, any pollutant(s) which cause
pass through or interference. Any trucked or hauled pollutants shall not be contributed, directly or
indirectly, to the POTW except at discharge points designated by the POTW. These general prohibitions
and the specific prohibitions enumerated in this article apply to each user introducing pollutants into a
POTW whether or not the user is subject to other national pretreatment standards or any other national,
state or local pretreatment standards or requirements.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-147. Flammable or explosive materials.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any pollutants which create a fire or explosion
hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less
than one hundred forty (140) degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Centigrade) using the test methods
specified in 40 C.F.R. section 261.21.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
3 Editor's note: Sections 2 and 5 of Ord. No. 92-9505, adopted April 27, 1992, repealed Art. VII, §§ 41-145--41-163 and provided for a new Art. VII to read
as herein set out. Formerly, Art. VII pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 84-9007, § 1, adopted March 26, 1984.
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Sec. 41-148. Solid or viscous substances.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any solid or viscous substances which may cause
obstruction, interference, or pass through to the POTW such as, but not limited to: Petroleum oil,
nonbiodegradable cutting oil, products of mineral oil origin, grease or garbage with particles greater than
one-half inch in any dimension, animal guts or tissues, paunch manure, bones, hair, hides or fleshings,
entrails, whole blood, feathers, ashes, cinders sand, spent lime, stone or marble dust, metal, glass, straw,
shavings, grass clippings, rags, spent grains, spent hops, waste paper, wood, plastics, gas, tar, asphalt
residues, residues from refining, or processing of fuel or lubricating oil, mud or glass grinding, polishing
wastes, or any waste containing fats, wax, grease or oil, whether emulsified or not, in excess of one
hundred (100) milligrams per liter (100 mg/l) or containing substances which may solidify or become
viscous at temperatures between thirty-two (32) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120)
degrees Fahrenheit.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-149. pH limitations.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any wastewater having a pH less than 5.0 or higher
than 9.0, or wastewater having any other corrosive property capable of causing damage or hazard to
structures, equipment and/or personnel.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-150. Toxic pollutants.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any wastewater containing toxic pollutants in
sufficient quantity, either singly or by interaction with other pollutants, to injure or interfere with any
wastewater treatment process, which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the
POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems, create a toxic effect in the
receiving waters of the sanitary sewerage system or to exceed the limitation set forth in a federal
categorical pretreatment standard. A toxic pollutant shall include, but not be limited to, any pollutant
identified pursuant to section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-151. Noxious or malodorous.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any noxious or malodorous liquids, gases or solids
which either singly or by interaction with other wastes are sufficient to create a public nuisance or
hazard to life or are sufficient to prevent entry into the sewers for maintenance and repair.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-152. Reuse or reclamation of waste.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any substance which may cause the wastewater
treatment plant effluent or any other product of the sanitary sewerage system such as residues, sludges
or scums to be unsuitable for reclamation and reuse or to interfere with the reclamation process. In no
case shall a substance discharge cause the sanitary sewerage system to be in noncompliance with sludge
use or disposal criteria, guidelines or regulations developed under section 405 of the act; any criteria,
guidelines or regulations affecting sludge use or disposal developed pursuant to the Solid Waste
Disposal Act, the Clean Air Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act or state criteria applicable to the
sludge management method being used.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
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Sec. 41-153. NPDES permit violation.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any substance which will cause the sanitary
sewerage system to violate its NPDES and/or state disposal system permit or the receiving water quality
standards set forth in K.A.R. 28-16-28b through 28-16-28f.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-154. Color, taste or odor limitations.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any wastewater with objectionable color, taste or
odor-producing substances not removed in the treatment process, such as, but not limited to phenols, dye
wastes and vegetable tanning solutions.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-155. Temperature limitations.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any wastewater having a temperature which will
inhibit biological activity in the wastewater treatment plant resulting in interference, but in no case heat
in such quantities that the influent temperature at the wastewater treatment plant exceeds forty (40)
degrees Centigrade (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-156. Oxygen demanding pollutants.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any pollutants, including oxygen demanding
pollutants (BOD, etc.) released at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which a user knows or has
reason to know will cause interference to the sanitary sewerage system. In no case shall a slug load have
a flow rate or contain concentrations or qualities of pollutants that exceed for any time period longer
than fifteen (15) minutes more than five (5) times the average twenty-four (24) hour concentration,
quantities or flow during normal operation.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-157. Radioactive waste.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any wastewater containing any radioactive waste or
isotopes of such half-life or concentration as may exceed limits established by the director in compliance
with applicable state. or federal regulations.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-158. Hazardous or nuisance materials.
(a) No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged substances, materials, water or wastes which
create a public nuisance. No materials shall be discharged, other than aqueous mixtures generated
during normal process operations, that are considered hazardous as defined by 40 C.F.R. section
261.21 (ignitable), section 261.22 (corrosive), section 261.23 (reactive), section 261.24 (EP
toxicity), section 261.31 (hazardous waste from nonspecific sources), and section 261.32 (hazardous
waste from specific sources). Under no circumstances shall concentrated hazardous wastes be
discharged to the sewer system.
(b) The user shall notify the POTW, the EPA regional waste management division director, and
state.hazardous waste authorities in writing of any discharge into the POTW of a substance, which, if
otherwise disposed of, would be a hazardous waste under 40 C.F.R. part 261. Such notification must
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include the name of the hazardous waste as set forth in 40 C.F.R. part 261, the EPA hazardous waste
number, and the type of discharge (continuous, batch, or other). If the user discharges more than one
hundred (100) kilograms of such waste per calendar month to the POTW, the notification shall also
contain the following information to the extent such information is known and readily available to
the user:
(1) An identification of the hazardous constituents contained in the wastes;
(2) An estimation of the mass and concentration of such constituents in the wastestream expected
to be discharged during that calendar month; and
(3) An estimation of the mass of constituents in the wastestream expected to be discharged during
the following twelve (12) months.
All notifications must take place within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of this
article. Users who commence discharging after the effective date of this article shall provide the
notification no later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the discharge of the listed or
characteristic hazardous waste. Any notification under this paragraph need be submitted only once
for each hazardous waste discharged. However, notifications of changed discharges must be
submitted under section 41-190a. The notification requirement in this section does not apply to
pollutants already reported under the self-monitoring requirements of 40 C.F.R. section 403.12(b)(d)
and (e).
(c) Discharges are exempt from the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section during a calendar
month in which they discharge no more than fifteen (15) kilograms of hazardous wastes, unless the
wastes are acute hazardous waste as specified in 40 C.F.R. section 261.30(d) and (e). Discharge of
more than fifteen (15) kilograms of non-acute hazardous wastes in a calendar month, or of any
quantity of acute hazardous wastes as specified in 40 C.F.R. section 261.30(d) and (e) requires a
one-time notification. Subsequent months during which the user discharges more than such
quantities of any hazardous waste do not require additional notification.
(d) In case of any new regulations under section 3001 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA) identifying additional characteristics of hazardous waste or listing any additional substance
as a hazardous waste, the user must notify the POTW, the EPA regional waste management waste
division director, and state hazardous waste authorities of the discharge of such substance within
ninety (90) days of the effective date of such regulation.
(e) In the case of any notification made under this section, the user shall certify that it has a program in
place to reduce the volume and toxicity of hazardous wastes generated to the degree it has
determined to be economically practical.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-159. Enforcement action.
If any waters or wastes are, or are proposed to be, discharged to the public wastewater collection system,
which contain the substances or possess the characteristics enumerated in sections 41-147 through 41-
158 of this article, the director may:
(1) Reject the wastes (see sections 41-6, 41-172),
(2) Require pretreatment to an acceptable condition for discharge to the public wastewater
collection system,
(3) Require control over the quantities and rates of discharge, and/or
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(4) Require payment to cover the added cost of handling and treating the waste not covered by
existing taxes or user charges.
If the director permits the pretreatment or equalization of waste flows, the design and installation of the
plants and equipment shall be subject to the review and approval of the director, and subject to the
requirements of all applicable codes, ordinances, and laws. Where preliminary treatment or flow-
equalizing facilities are provided for any water wastes, they shall be maintained continuously in
satisfactory and effective operation by the owner, at his expense.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-160. Grease, flammable wastes and sand.
Grease, oil and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion of the director, they are
necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts, or any
flammable waste, sand, or other harmful ingredients; except that such interceptors shall not be required
for private living quarters or dwelling units. All interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by
the director and shall be located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-161. Control manhole.
When required by the director, the owner of any property serviced by a building sewer carrying
industrial wastes shall install a suitable control manhole together with such necessary meters and other
appurtenances to the building sewer, to facilitate observation, sampling, and measurement of the wastes.
Such a manhole, when required, shall be accessibly and safely located, and shall be constructed in
accordance with plans approved by the director. The manhole shall be installed by the owner at his
expense, and shall be maintained by him so as to be safe and accessible at all times.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-162. Test procedures.
All analysis required by an industrial wastewater discharge permit shall conform to the techniques
prescribed in 40 C.F.R. part 136. All self-monitoring analysis or compliance monitoring requires the use
of a laboratory certified by KDHE for both the method of analysis and the parameter. For each
measurement or sample the permittee shall record the exact place, date, and time of sampling, the date of
the analysis, the analytical techniques or methods used, and the individual(s) or name of the laboratory
who performed the sampling and analysis and results. If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the
location(s) designated in the industrial wastewater discharge permit more frequently than required, using
approved procedures, the results shall be included in the periodic compliance report. Such increased
frequencies shall also be indicated.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-163. Pretreatment.
Any pretreatment standards, as established by state., federal, or other public agencies of jurisdiction for
such discharge, will be used as the minimum requirements by the director as applied to this chapter.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 2, 4-27-92)
Secs. 41-164--41-170. Reserved.
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ARTICLE VIII. PENALTIES AND VIOLATIONS4
Sec. 41-171. Vandalism.
No unauthorized person shall maliciously, willfully, or negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover,
deface, or tamper with any structure, appurtenance, or equipment which is a part of the sanitary
sewerage system. Any person violating this provision shall be subject to immediate arrest under charge
of disorderly conduct.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 3, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-172. Notice.
Any user found to be violating any provision of articles V through VII shall be served by the city with
written notice stating the nature of the violation. The offender shall permanently cease all violations.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 3, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-173. Penalties and recovery of losses of the city.
Any user who violates articles V through VII:
(1) Shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount up to
one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each violation, or imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30)
days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. If the conviction is for a violation committed after
a first conviction, punishment shall be a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each
violation, or imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and
imprisonment. Each day in which any such violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate
offense.
(2) Shall become liable to the city for any expenses (including legal fees), costs, losses, fines,
penalties, damages, or judgments incurred by the city, arising out of such violation.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 3, 4-27-92)
Secs. 41-174--41-180. Reserved.
ARTICLE IX. INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT5
Sec. 41-181. Purpose.
The purpose of this article is:
(1) To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the sanitary sewerage system which could
interfere with the normal operation of the system, and/or contaminate the resulting sludge;
(2) To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the sanitary sewerage system which could pass
through the system, inadequately treated, into receiving waters or the atmosphere or otherwise
be incompatible with the system; and
(3) To improve the opportunity to recycle and reclaim wastewaters and sludges from the system.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
4 Editor's note: Sections 3 and 5 of Ord. No. 92-9505, adopted April 27, 1992, repealed Art. VIII, §§ 41-171--41-173, and provided for a new Art. VIII to
read as herein set out. Formerly, Art. VIII pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 84-9007, § 1, adopted March 26, 1984.
5 Editor's note: Sections 4 and 5 of Ord. No. 92-9505, adopted April 27, 1992, repealed Art. IX, §§ 41-181--41-219, and provided for a new Art. IX to read
as herein set out. Formerly, Art. IX pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 84-9007, § 1, adopted March 26, 1984.
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Sec. 41-182. Policy.
This article provides for the regulation of contributors to the sanitary sewerage system through the
issuance of permits to certain users, as determined by the director, and through enforcement of general
requirements for the other users, authorizes monitoring and enforcement activities, requires user
reporting, assumes that existing customer's capacity will not be preempted and provides for the setting
of charges and fees for the equitable distribution of costs resulting from the program established herein.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-183. Application, administration and enforcement.
This article shall apply to all users that discharge industrial wastes into the sanitary sewerage system.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the director shall administer, implement and enforce the provisions
of this article. To assist in the enforcement of the provisions of this article, the director is authorized to
develop, implement, and amend as may be necessary from time to time, an industrial pretreatment
program enforcement policy. The guidelines contained in the policy shall be regarded as guidance for
minimum action and shall not preclude more strenuous action under this article if deemed necessary by
the director.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-184. General discharge prohibitions.
No user shall contribute or cause to be contributed, directly or indirectly, any pollutant or wastewater
which will interfere with the operation or performance of the sanitary sewerage system as listed under
section 41-146.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-185. Federal categorical pretreatment standards.
Industrial users shall provide necessary wastewater treatment as required to comply with the most
stringent provisions of this article, federal pretreatment standards, as established by 40 C.F.R. chapter I,
subchapter N, parts 405--471, state standards and permit conditions, and shall achieve compliance with
all national categorical pretreatment standards within the time limitations as specified by the federal
pretreatment regulations, and with any other pretreatment standards by applicable deadlines.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-186. Modification of federal categorical pretreatment standards.
Where the city's sanitary sewerage system achieves consistent removal of pollutants limited by federal
pretreatment standards, the city may apply to the approval authority for modification of specific limits in
the federal pretreatment standards if the requirements contained in 40 C.F.R. section 403.7, are fulfilled.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-187. State requirements.
State requirements and limitations on discharges shall apply in any case where they are more stringent
than federal requirements and limitations or those in this chapter.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
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Sec. 41-188. City's right of revision.
The city reserves the right to establish by ordinance more stringent limitations or requirements on
discharges to the sanitary sewerage system if deemed necessary to comply with the objectives presented
in section 41-181.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-189. Dilution.
No permittee shall increase the use of potable, cooling, or process water, or in any way, attempt to dilute
a discharge as a partial or complete substitute for adequate treatment to achieve compliance with the
limitations contained in the federal categorical pretreatment standards, or any other pollutant-specific
limitation(s) developed by the city or state..
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-190. Accidental discharge.
Each user, subject to the requirements of this article, shall provide protection from accidental discharge
of prohibited materials or other substances regulated by this article. Facilities required to prevent
accidental discharge of prohibited materials shall be provided and maintained at the user's own cost and
expense. Detailed plans, showing facilities and operating procedures to provide this protection, shall be
submitted to the city for review and approval by the city before construction of the facility. Review and
approval of such plans and operating procedures shall not relieve the user from the responsibility to
modify the facility as necessary to meet the requirements of this article. All categorical and
noncategorical users shall notify the POTW immediately of all discharges that could cause problems to
the POTW, including any slug loadings, by the user. In the case of an accidental discharge, it is the
responsibility of the user to immediately telephone and notify the director of the incident. The
notification shall include location of discharge, type of waste, concentration and volume and corrective
actions.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-190.1. Notification of changed discharge.
All industrial users shall promptly notify the POTW in advance of any substantial change in the volume
or character of pollutants in their discharge, including the listed or characteristic hazardous wastes for
which the industrial user has submitted initial notification under 40 C.F.R. section 403.12(p).
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-191. Noncompliance notification.
If for any reason, the industrial user does not comply with or will be unable to comply with any effluent
limitations specified in this ordinance or the industrial wastewater discharge permit, the user shall
provide the department with the following information:
(1) Immediately upon becoming aware of such a condition verbal notification must be made
containing the following information:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance, and
b. The period of noncompliance including exact date and times or if not corrected, the
anticipated time the noncompliance is expected to continue, and the steps taken to reduce,
eliminate and prevent recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
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(2) Within five (5) days of becoming aware of such a condition a written report must be submitted
containing the following information:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance, and
b. The period of noncompliance including exact dates and times or if not corrected, the
anticipated time the noncompliance is expected to continue, and the steps taken to reduce,
eliminate and prevent recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
The above information shall also be provided with the submittal of the periodic compliance
report.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-192. Notice to employees.
A notice shall be permanently posted on the user's bulletin board or other prominent place advising
employees whom to call in the event of a dangerous discharge. Employers shall ensure that all
employees who may cause or suffer such a dangerous discharge to occur are advised of the emergency
notification procedure.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-193. Fees.
It is the purpose of this article to provide for the recovery of costs from users of the city's sanitary
sewerage system for the implementation of the program established herein.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-194. Charges and fees.
The city may adopt charges and fees which may include:
(1) Fees for reimbursement of costs of setting up and operating the city's pretreatment program;
(2) Fees for monitoring, inspections and surveillance procedures;
(3) Fees for reviewing accidental discharge procedures and construction;
(4) Fees for permit applications;
(5) Fees for filing appeals;
(6) Fees for consistent removal by the city of pollutants otherwise subject to federal pretreatment
standards;
(7) Other fees as the city may deem necessary to carry out the requirements contained herein.
The fees relate solely to the matters covered by this article and are separate from all other fees
chargeable by the city.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-195. Wastewater discharges.
No industrial user as defined in this chapter shall discharge any wastewater into the POTW contained
within the jurisdiction of the city without a city permit.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
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Sec. 41-196. General permits.
All nondomestic users proposing to connect or to contribute to the sanitary sewerage system shall obtain
a wastewater discharge permit before connecting to or contributing to the sanitary sewerage system.
Certain existing users identified by the director connected to or contributing to the sanitary sewerage
system shall obtain a wastewater discharge permit within one hundred eighty (180) days after the
effective date of this article.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-197. Permit application.
Users required to obtain a wastewater discharge permit shall complete and file with the city an
application in the form prescribed by the city, and accompanied by a fee of one hundred dollars
($100.00). Existing users shall apply for a wastewater discharge permit within thirty (30) days after the
effective date of this article and proposed new users shall apply at least ninety (90) days prior to
connecting to the sanitary sewerage system. In support of the application, the user shall submit, in units
and terms appropriate for evaluation, the following information:
(1) Name, address and location (if different from the address);
(2) SIC number according to the Standard Industrial Classification Manual, Bureau of the Budget,
1972, as amended;
(3) Wastewater constituents and characteristics including, but not limited to, those mentioned in
sections 41-184 through 41-190 as determined by a KDH&E certified analytical laboratory;
sampling and analysis shall be performed in accordance with the procedures established by the
EPA pursuant to section 304(g) of the act and contained in 40 C.F.R. part 136, as amended;
(4) Time and duration of contribution;
(5) Average daily and three-minute peak wastewater flow rates, including daily, monthly and
seasonal variations if any;
(6) Site plans, floor plans, mechanical and plumbing plans and details to show all sewers, sewer
connections and appurtenances by the size, location and elevation;
(7) Description of activities, facilities and plant processes on the premises including all materials
which are or could be discharged;
(8) The nature and concentration of any pollutants in the discharge which are limited by any city,
state or federal pretreatment standards and a statement regarding whether or not the
pretreatment standards are being met on a consistent basis and if not, whether additional
operation and maintenance (O&M) and/or additional pretreatment is required for the user to
meet applicable pretreatment standards;
(9) If pretreatment or other measures will be required to meet the pretreatment standards, the
shortest schedule by which the user will provide such additional pretreatment. The completion
date in this schedule shall not be later than the compliance date established for the applicable
pretreatment standard. The following conditions shall apply to this schedule:
a. The schedule shall contain increments of progress in the form of dates for the
commencement and completion of major events leading to the construction and operation
of additional pretreatment required for the user to meet the applicable pretreatment
standards (e.g., hiring an engineer, completing preliminary plans, completing final plans,
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review and approval of construction plans by the director, executing contract for major
components, commencing construction, completing construction, etc.).
b. No increment referred to in paragraph a. shall exceed nine (9) months.
c. Not later than fourteen (14) days following each date in the schedule and the final date for
compliance, the authorized representative of the user shall submit a progress report to the
director including, as a minimum, whether or not it complied with the increment of
progress to be met on such date and, if not, the date on which it expects to comply with
this increment of progress, the reason for delay and the steps being taken by the user to
return the construction to the schedule established. In no event shall more than nine (9)
months elapse between such progress reports to the director.
(10) Each product produced by type, amount, process or processes and rate of production;
(11) Type and amount of raw materials processed (average and maximum per day);
(12) Number and type of employees and hours of operation of plant and proposed or actual hours of
operation of pretreatment system;
(13) The user shall submit a list of any environmental control permits held by or for the facility.
(14) Any other information as may be deemed by the director to be necessary to evaluate the permit
application.
The city will evaluate the data furnished by the user and may require additional information. After
evaluation and acceptance of the data furnished, the city may issue a wastewater discharge permit
subject to terms and conditions provided herein.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-198. Permit modifications.
As soon as possible subsequent to the promulgation of changes to any national categorical pretreatment
standard, the wastewater discharge permit of the users subject to such standards shall be revised to
require compliance with such standard within the time frame prescribed by such standard. Where a user
subject to a national categorical pretreatment standard has not previously submitted an application for a
wastewater discharge permit as required by section 41-197, the user shall apply for a wastewater
discharge permit within forty-five (45) days after the promulgation of the applicable national categorical
pretreatment standard. In addition, the user with an existing wastewater discharge permit shall submit to
the director within one hundred eighty (180) days after the promulgation of an applicable federal
categorical pretreatment standard, the information required by subsections (8) and (9) of section 41-197.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-199. Permit conditions.
Wastewater discharge permits shall be expressly subject to all provisions of this article and all other
applicable regulations, and charges and fees established by the city. Permits shall contain the following:
(1) Statement of duration;
(2) Statement of nontransferability without, at a minimum, prior notification to the POTW and
provision of a copy of the existing control mechanism to the new owner or operator;
(3) Effluent limits based on applicable general pretreatment standards in 40 C.F.R. part 403,
categorical pretreatment standards, local limits, and state. and local law;
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(4) Self-monitoring sampling, reporting, notification and record keeping requirements, including
an identification of the pollutants to be monitored, sampling location, sampling frequency, and
sample type, based on the applicable general pretreatment standards contained in 40 C.F.R. part
403, categorical pretreatment standards, local limits, and state. and local law;
(5) Statement of applicable civil and criminal penalties for violation of pretreatment standards and
requirements, and any applicable compliance schedule. Such schedules may not extend the
compliance date beyond applicable federal deadline.
(6) Other conditions as deemed appropriate by the city to ensure compliance with this article.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-200. Permit duration.
Permits shall be issued for a specific time period, not to exceed two (2) years. A permit may be issued
for a period less than a year or may be stated to expire on a specific date. The user shall apply for permit
reissuance a minimum of ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the user's existing permit. The terms
and conditions of the permit may be subject to modification by the city during the term of the permit as
limitations or requirements as identified in sections 41-184 through 41-190 are modified or other just
causes exist. The user shall be informed of any proposed changes in his permit at least thirty (30) days
prior to the effective date of change. Any changes or new conditions in the permit shall include a
reasonable time schedule for compliance.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-201. Permit transfer.
Wastewater discharge permits are issued for a specific user for a specific operation. A wastewater
discharge permit shall not be reassigned or transferred or sold to a new owner, new user, different
premises, or a new or changed operation without the approval of the director.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-202. Compliance date report.
Within ninety (90) days following the date for final compliance with applicable pretreatment standards
or, in the case of a new source, following commencement of the introduction of wastewater into the
sanitary sewerage system, any user subject to pretreatment standards and requirements shall submit to
the director a report indicating the nature and concentration of all pollutants in the discharge from the
regulated process which are limited by pretreatment standards and requirements and the average and
maximum daily flow for these process units in the user's facility which are limited by such pretreatment
standards or requirements. The report shall state whether the applicable pretreatment standards or
requirements are being met on a consistent basis and, if not, what additional pretreatment is necessary to
bring the user into compliance with the applicable pretreatment standards or requirements. This
statement shall be signed by an authorized representative of the user, and certified by a licensed
professional engineer in the State of Kansas..
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
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Sec. 41-203. Periodic compliance reports, self monitoring.
(a) Any user subject to a pretreatment standard, after the compliance date of such pretreatment standard
or, in the case of a new source, after commencement of the discharge into the sanitary sewerage
system shall submit to the director during the months of June and December, unless required more
frequently in the pretreatment standard or by the director, a report indicating the nature and
concentration of pollutants in the effluent which are limited by such pretreatment standards. In
addition this report shall include a record of the estimated average and maximum daily flows during
the reported period. At the discretion of the director and in consideration of such factors as local high
or low flow rates, holidays, budget cycles, etc., the director may agree to alter the months during
which the above reports are to be submitted.
(b) The director may impose mass limitations on users, where the imposition of mass limitations are
appropriate, to meet applicable pretreatment standards or requirements. In such cases, the report
required by section 41-203(a) above shall indicate the mass of pollutants regulated by pretreatment
standards in the effluent of the user. These reports shall contain the results of sampling and analysis
of the discharge, including the flow and the nature and concentration, or production and mass, where
requested by the director, of pollutants contained therein which are limited by the applicable
pretreatment standards. The frequency of monitoring shall be prescribed in the applicable
pretreatment standard. All analysis shall be performed by a KDH&E certified laboratory in
accordance with the procedures established by the EPA pursuant to section 304(h) of the act and
contained in 40 C.F.R. part 136 and amendments thereto or with any other test procedures approved
by the EPA. Sampling shall be performed in accordance with the techniques approved by the EPA.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-204. Monitoring facilities.
(a) The city shall require monitoring facilities to be provided and operated at the user's own expense and
to allow inspection, sampling and flow measurements of the building sewer and/or internal drainage
systems. The monitoring facility should normally be situated on the user's premises, but the city
may, when such a location would be impractical or cause undue hardship on the user, allow the
facility to be constructed in the public right-of-way and located so that it will not be obstructed by
landscaping or parked vehicles.
(b) There shall be ample room in or near such sampling manhole or monitoring facility to allow accurate
sampling and preparation of samples for analysis. The monitoring facility, sampling and measuring
equipment shall be maintained at all times in a safe and proper operating condition at the expense of
the user.
(c) Whether constructed on public or private property, sampling and monitoring facilities shall be
provided in accordance with the city's requirements and all applicable local construction standards
and specifications. Construction shall be completed within ninety (90) days following written
notification by the city.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-205. Inspection and sampling.
(a) Right of entry. The permittee shall allow authorized representatives of the department, KDH&E, or
division or the EPA upon presentation of credentials, to enter upon the permittee's premises and at
reasonable time to have access to and copy any record required to be kept by the industrial user to
inspect monitoring equipment or monitoring method(s) required by the industrial wastewater
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discharge permit, and to sample any discharge from the facility or any waste or material generated or
stored on the premises.
(b) Monitoring manhole. When required by the director, the industrial user shall install a suitable
monitoring manhole(s) together with such necessary meters and other appurtenances to facilitate
observation, sampling and monitoring of wastes. Such a manhole, when required, shall be readily
accessible in a safe location, and shall be constructed in accordance with plans approved by the
director. The manhole shall be installed by the industrial user, at the industrial user's expense, and
shall be maintained so as to be safe and accessible at all times.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-206. Pretreatment.
Required users shall provide wastewater treatment as required to comply with this chapter and shall
achieve compliance with all federal categorical pretreatment standards within the time limitations as
specified by the federal pretreatment regulations. Any facilities required to pretreat wastewater to a level
acceptable to the director shall be provided, operated and maintained at the user's expense. Detailed
plans showing the pretreatment facilities and operating procedures shall be submitted to the director for
review and shall be acceptable to the director before construction of the facility. The review of such
plans and operating procedures will in no way relieve the user from the responsibility of modifying the
facility as necessary to produce an effluent acceptable to the director under the provisions of this
chapter. Any subsequent changes in the pretreatment facilities or method of operation shall be reported
to and be approved by the director prior to the user's initiation of the changes.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-207. Publication of noncompliance.
The director shall biannually publish in the largest daily newspaper a list of instances of significant
noncompliance. For purposes of this section, instances of significant noncompliance are industrial users
which meet one or more of the following criteria:
(1) Violations of wastewater discharge limits:
a. Chronic violations. Sixty-six (66) percent or more of the measurements exceed the same
daily maximum limit or the same average limit in a six-month period (any magnitude of
exceedance).
b. Technical review criteria (TRC) violations. Thirty-three (33) percent or more of the
measurements exceed the same daily maximum limit or the same average limit by more
than the TRC in a six-month period.
There are two (2) groups of TRCs:
Group I for conventional pollutants (BOD, TSS, fats, oil, and grease), TRC = 1.4
Group II for all other pollutants, TRC = 1.2
c. Any other violation(s) of an effluent limit (average or daily maximum) that the control
authority believes has caused, alone or in combination with other discharges, interference
(e.g., slug loads) or pass-through; or endangered the health of the sewage treatment
personnel or the public.
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d. Any discharge of a pollutant that has caused imminent endangerment to human
health/welfare or to the environment and has resulted in the POTWs exercise of its
emergency authority under section 41-210 or 41-211 to halt or prevent such a discharge.
(2) Violations of compliance schedule milestones, contained in a local control mechanism or
enforcement order, for starting construction, completing construction, and attaining final
compliance by ninety (90) days or more after the schedule date.
(3) Failure to provide reports for compliance schedules, self-monitoring data, or categorical
standards (baseline monitoring reports, ninety-day compliance reports, and periodic reports)
within thirty (30) days from the due date.
(4) Failure to accurately report noncompliance.
(5) Any other violation or group violations that the control authority considers to be significant.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-208. Recordkeeping requirements.
(a) Any industrial user subject to the reporting requirements established in this ordinance shall maintain
records of all information resulting from any monitoring activities required by this article. Such
records shall include for all samples:
(1) The date, exact place, method, and time of sampling and the names of the person or persons
taking the samples;
(2) The dates analyses were performed;
(3) Who performed the analyses;
(4) The analytical techniques and methods used; and
(5) The results of such analyses.
(b) Any user subject to the reporting requirements established in this article shall be required to retain
for a minimum of three (3) years any records of monitoring activities and results (whether or not
such monitoring activities are required by this section) and shall make such records available for
inspection and copying by the director, KDH&E, and the EPA except that information deemed
confidential as defined in Section 41-209. This period of retention shall be extended during the
course of any unresolved litigation regarding the user or the POTW or when requested by the
director, KDH&E or the EPA.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-209. Confidential information.
(a) Information and data on a user obtained from reports, questionnaires, permit applications, permits
and monitoring programs and from inspections shall be available to the public or other governmental
agency without restriction unless the user specifically requests and is able to demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the director that the release of such information would divulge information, processes
or methods of production entitled to protection as trade secrets of the user.
(b) When requested, the portions of a report which might disclose trade secrets or secret processes shall
not be made available for inspection by the public but shall be made available upon written request
to governmental agencies for uses related to this article, the national pollutant discharge elimination
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system (NPDES) permit, and/or the pretreatment programs; provided, however, that such portions of
a report shall be available for use by the state. or any state. agency in judicial review or enforcement
proceedings involving the person furnishing the report. Wastewater constituents and characteristics
will not be recognized as confidential information.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-210. Harmful contributions.
The director may suspend the sanitary sewerage service and/or a wastewater discharge permit when such
suspension is necessary, in the opinion of the director, in order to stop an actual or threatened discharge
which presents or may present an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health or welfare of
persons, to the environment, causes interference to the sanitary sewerage system or causes the city to
violate any condition of its NPDES permit.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-211. Suspension order.
Any person notified of a suspension of the sanitary sewerage service and/or the wastewater discharge
permit shall immediately stop or eliminate the discharge. In the event of a failure of the person to
comply voluntarily with the suspension order, the director may take such steps as deemed necessary,
including immediate severance of the sewer connection, and/or severance of the water supply to prevent
or minimize damage to the sanitary sewerage system or endangerment to any individuals. The director
shall reinstate the wastewater discharge permit and/or the sanitary sewerage service upon proof of the
elimination of the noncomplying discharge. A detailed written statement submitted by the user
describing the causes of the harmful contribution and the measures taken to prevent any future
occurrence shall be submitted to the director within five (5) days of the date of occurrence.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-212. Revocation of permit.
Any user who violates the following conditions of this article or applicable state. and federal regulations
is subject to having his permit revoked in accordance with the procedures in sections 41-210 through 41-
215;
(1) Failure of a user to factually report the wastewater constituents and characteristics of his
discharge;
(2) Failure of the user to report significant changes in operations, or wastewater constituents and
characteristics;
(3) Refusal of reasonable access to the user's premises for the purpose of inspection or monitoring;
or
(4) Violation of conditions of the permit.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-213. Notification of violation.
Whenever the director finds that any user has violated or is violating this article, the wastewater
discharge permit, or any prohibition, limitation or requirements contained herein, the city may serve
upon such person a written notice stating the nature of the violation. Within five (5) days of the date of
the notice, a plan for the satisfactory correction thereof shall be submitted to the director by the user.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
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Sec. 41-214. Show cause hearing.
(a) The director may order any user who causes or allows an authorized discharge to enter the sanitary
sewerage system to show cause before the governing body why the proposed enforcement action
should not be taken. A notice shall be served on the user specifying the time and place of a hearing
to be held by the governing body regarding the violation, the reasons why the action is to be taken,
the proposed enforcement action and directing the user to show cause before the governing body
why the proposed enforcement action should not be taken. The notice of the hearing shall be served
personally or by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) at least ten (10) days before
the hearing. Service may be made on any agent or officer of a corporation.
(b) The governing body may itself conduct the hearing and take the evidence, or may designate any of
its members or any officer or employee of the director to:
(1) Issue in the name of the governing body notices of hearings requesting the attendance and
testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence relevant to any matter involved in such
hearings;
(2) Take the evidence;
(3) Transmit a report of the evidence and hearing, including transcripts and other evidence,
together with recommendations to the governing body for action thereon.
(c) At any hearing held pursuant to this article, testimony taken must be under oath and recorded
stenographically. The transcript, so recorded, will be made available to any member of the public or
any party to the hearing upon payment of the usual charges thereof.
(d) After the governing body has reviewed the evidence, it may issue an order to the user responsible for
the discharge directing that, following a specified time period, the sewer service be discontinued
unless adequate treatment facilities, devices or other related appurtenances shall have been installed
or existing treatment facilities, devices, or other related appurtenances are properly operated. Further
orders and directives as are necessary and appropriate may be issued.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-215. Legal action.
If any person violates the provisions of this article, federal or state pretreatment requirements or any
order of the city, the city manager may cause an action to be brought in the name of the city in a court of
competent jurisdiction for appropriate legal and/or equitable relief.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-216. Penalties, costs and losses of city.
Any user who is found to have violated an order of the governing body or who has failed to comply with
any provision of this article, or the orders, rules, regulations and permits issued hereunder:
(1) May be assessed a criminal or civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each
offense. Each calendar day on which a violation shall occur or continue shall be deemed a
separate and distinct offense. In addition to the penalties provided herein, the city may recover
reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, and witness fees and expenses against the person found
to have violated this article or the orders, rules, regulations and permits issued hereunder.
(2) Shall become liable to the city for any expenses (including legal fees), costs, losses, fines,
penalties, damages, or judgments incurred by the city, arising out of such violation.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
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Sec. 41-217. Falsifying information.
Any person who knowingly makes any false statements, representation or certification in any
application, record, report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained pursuant to this
article or wastewater discharge permit, or who falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate
any monitoring device or method required under this article shall, upon conviction, be punished by a
fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each offense.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-218. Validity.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or conflicting herewith are hereby repealed to the
extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-219. Invalidity.
The invalidity of any section, clause, sentence or provision of this chapter shall not affect the validity of
any other part of this chapter which can be given effect without such invalid part or parts.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-220. Reporting and signatory requirements.
(a) Pursuant to the requirements of 40 C.F.R. section 403.12, the industrial user shall submit to the city
all required reports, including baseline monitoring reports, compliance schedules, progress reports,
permit application, ninety-day compliance reports, self-monitoring reports, or any other technical or
discharge reports as directed by the city.
(b) All reports specified in 40 C.F.R. section 403.12, including those in paragraph (a) of this section,
shall include the certification statement as set forth below and in 40 C.F.R. section 403.6(a)(2)(ii),
and shall be signed by an authorized representative of the industrial user:
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,
the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I
am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the
possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations."
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
Sec. 41-221. Public accessibility of records.
Except for data determined to be confidential under 33 USC section 1318 and/or K.A.R. 28-16-96, all
reports prepared in accordance with the terms in the industrial waste water discharge permit and this
article shall be available for public inspection at the office of the department. Effluent shall not be
considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any report or tampering with
equipment to falsify data may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in 33 USC
section 1319, K.S.A. 65-170c and/or K.A.R. 28-16-94.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
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Sec. 41-222. Authorization of local limits.
The director is authorized to develop and enforce specific local limits as required by 40 C.F.R. section
403.5(c)(1), or demonstrate that they are not necessary.
(Ord. No. 92-9505, § 4, 4-27-92)
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CHAPTER 42. ZONING REGULATIONS1
Art. I. In General, §§ 42-1--42-20
Art. II. Amendments, §§ 42-21--42-39
Art. III. Districts, Maps and Boundaries, §§ 42-40--42-55
Art. IV. General Use Regulations, §§ 42-56--42-75
Art. V. General Bulk Regulations, §§ 42-76--42-100
Art. VI. District Regulations, §§ 42-101--42-400
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 42-101--42-110
Div. 2. A-1 Agricultural District, §§ 42-111--42-125
Div. 3. RS Single-family Residential Suburban District, §§ 42-126--42-140
Div. 4. R Single-family Residential District, §§ 42-141--42-155
Div. 5. R-1 Single-family Residential District, §§ 42-156--42-170
Div. 6. R-2 Multiple-family Residential District, §§ 42-171--42-185
Div. 7. R-2.5 Multiple-family Residential District, §§ 42-186--42-200
Div. 8. R-3 Multiple-family Residential District, §§ 42-201--42-215
Div. 9. MH Manufactured Home Park District, §§ 42-216--42-235
Div. 10. U University District, §§ 42-236--42-240
Div. 10.1. H-M Hospital Medical District, §§ 42-241--42-247
Div. 10.2. P Public Use District, §§ 42-248 – 42-250
Div. 11. C-1 Restricted Business District, §§ 42-251--42-265
Div. 12. C-2 Neighborhood Shopping District, §§ 42-266--42-280
Div. 13. C-3 Shopping Center District, §§ 42-281--42-300
Div. 14. C-4 Central Business District, §§ 42-301--42-315
Div. 15. C-5 Service Commercial District, §§ 42-316--42-330
Div. 16. C-6 Heavy Commercial District, §§ 42-331--42-336
Div. 16.1 C-7 Highway Commercial District, §§ 42-337--42-345
Div. 17. I-1 Industrial Park District, §§ 42-346--42-360
Div. 18. I-2 Light Industrial District, §§ 42-361--42-380
Div. 19. I-3 Heavy Industrial District, §§ 42-381--42-400
Art. VII. Planned Development Districts, §§ 42-401--42-425
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 42-401--42-408
Div. 2. Rezoning to a Planned Commercial District, §§ 42-409--42-417
Div. 3. Corridor Overlay Districts, §§ 42-418--42-425
Art. VIII. Flood Plain Zoning District, §§ 42-426--42-455
Div. 1. Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact and Purposes, §§ 42-426--42-428
Div. 2. General Provisions, §§ 42-429--42-433
Div. 3. Development Permit, §§ 42-434--42-436
Div. 4. Establishment of Zoning Districts, § 42-437
Div. 5. Standards for Floodway Overlay District and the Floodway, §§ 42-438--42-440
Div. 6. Floodway Fringe (FF) Overlay District, §§ 42-441, 42-442
Div. 7. Floodway (FW) Overlay District, § 42-443
Div. 8. Variances, §§ 42-444--42-447
Div. 9. Violations, § 42-448
Div. 10. Amendments, §§ 42-449--42-455
Art. IX. Heritage Conservation District, §§ 42-456--42-500
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 42-456--42-470
Div. 2. Heritage Commission, §§ 42-471--42-500
Art. X. Signs, §§ 42-501--42-540
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 42-501--42-515
Div. 2. District Regulations, §§ 42-516--42-540
1 *Cross references: Ordinances amending the zoning map or zoning or rezoning specific property saved from repeal, § 1-5(17); airport zoning, § 4-46 et
seq.; proximity of public dances to residences, § 6-47; buildings and structural appurtenances, Ch. 8; housing, Ch. 18; mobile homes and trailers, Ch. 22;
planning, Ch. 29; streets, sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 35; subdivision regulations, Ch. 36. State law references: Planning and zoning, K.S.A. 12-
701 et seq.; establishment of city district and zones, K.S.A. 12-707 et seq.
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Art. XI. Off-street Parking and Loading, §§ 42-541--42-575
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 42-541--42-550
Div. 2. Off-street Parking, §§ 42-551--42-560
Div. 3. Off-street Loading, §§ 42-561--42-575
Art. XII. Nonconforming Uses, Bulk and Signs, §§ 42-576--42-595
Art. XIII. Administrative Provisions, §§ 42-596--42-615
Art. XIV. Definitions, §§ 42-616--42-814
Art. XV. Airport Zoning District, §§ 42-815--42-825
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 42-1. Title.
This chapter, including the zoning district maps made a part hereof, by reference, may be known and
cited as the "Zoning Regulations".
(Code 1966, § 36-100)
Sec. 42-2. Intent and purpose.
This chapter, adopted pursuant to the provisions of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, Sections 12-707
through 12-721, are intended to serve the following purposes:
(1) To protect and promote the public health, safety, convenience, comfort and general welfare of
the city;
(2) To regulate and restrict the location and use of buildings and the uses of land within each
district or zone and to regulate and restrict the height, number of stories and size of buildings,
the percentage of lots that may be occupied by buildings and other structures, the size of yards,
courts, and other open spaces, and the density of population;
(3) To guide the future growth and development of the city in accordance with the comprehensive
plan adopted by the planning commission;
(4) To protect and conserve the value of land throughout the city and the value of buildings
appropriate to the various districts established by this chapter;
(5) To provide adequate light, air and privacy, to secure safety from fire, flood and other danger,
and to prevent overcrowding and undue congestion of land and population;
(6) To bring about the gradual conformity of the uses of land and buildings throughout the city
through the comprehensive zoning plan set forth in this chapter, and to minimize the conflicts
among the uses of land and buildings;
(7) To promote the most beneficial relation between the uses of land and buildings and the
circulation of traffic throughout the city;
(8) To provide a guide for public policy and action in the efficient provision of public facilities and
services and for private enterprise in building development, investment and other economic
activity relating to uses of land and buildings throughout the city; and
(9) To prevent pollution, encourage the wise use and sound management of natural resources,
promote aesthetic values and preserve the historical character of the city.
(Code 1966, § 36-101)
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Sec. 42-3. Territorial application.
This chapter shall apply to all structures and land in the city, but the planning commission may waive all
requirements of this chapter for the following uses when appropriate:
(1) Poles, wires, cables, conduits, vaults, laterals, pipes, mains, valves or other similar equipment
for the distribution to consumers of telephones or other communications, electricity, gas or
water, or the collection of sewage or surface water operated or maintained by public utility, but
not including substations located on or above the surface of the ground.
(2) Railroad tracks, signals, bridges and similar facilities on a railroad right-of-way, and
maintenance and repair work on such facilities and equipment. This provision shall not include
any facilities and equipment listed as a permitted use in the I-3, heavy industrial district.
(3) Agricultural structures or land used for agriculture. In the event that any structure or land
ceases to be used only for agriculture, then such structure or land shall be subject to all
applicable regulations.
(Code 1966, § 36-102(1))
Sec. 42-4. Existing permits.
This chapter is not intended to abrogate or annul any building permit, zoning certificate, variance,
conditional use permit or certificate of occupancy lawfully issued before February 14, 1977, except as
follows: If this chapter makes the proposed use under such permit, variance or certificate nonconforming
as to use or bulk, and there has been no substantial change of position, expenditure, construction or
operation, or incurrence of substantial obligations by the permit, certificate or variance holder in reliance
on such permit, certificate or variance prior to May 15, 1977, the building permit, zoning certificate,
conditional use permit, or variance will be invalid. If substantial construction or substantial operations
have taken place and are continuing at the time, the proposed use may be completed.
(Code 1966, § 36-102(2))
Sec. 42-5. Certificate of occupancy.
When a structure is completed under a permit or certificate to which section 42-4 applies, a certificate of
occupancy shall be issued in accordance with the zoning regulations in effect at the time the building
permit or zoning certificate was issued.
(Code 1966, § 36-102(3))
Sec. 42-6. New construction, reconstruction or change in use.
All new construction or alteration of a building or structure, every change in bulk, all new uses of
buildings or land, and every change, enlargement or relocation of use, shall conform to this chapter.
Existing nonconforming uses and bulk may continue, subject to the provisions of article XII of this
chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-102(4))
Sec. 42-7. Annexed land.
All land which may hereafter be annexed to the city shall, from and after the effective date of such
annexation, be considered to be subject to the zoning regulations of the RS district unless zoned
otherwise at the time of annexation or until such time as the land may legally be rezoned.
(Code 1966, § 36-102(5))
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Sec. 42-8. Subdividing required prior to zoning.
Land shall be subdivided in accordance with the subdivision regulations of the city prior to rezoning any
area to any district other than the A-1 district. The zoning request shall be tentatively approved, subject
to proper subdividing for a period not to exceed one year. The planning commission may grant one
extension not exceeding six (6) months, upon written application. In the event that proper subdividing is
not completed within the specified time, the planning commission shall recommend appropriate action
to the board of commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 36-102(6))
Cross references: Subdivision regulations, Ch. 36.
Sec. 42-9. Lot Frontage.
All platted lots, zoning lots and lease sites shall have minimum of thirty-five (35) feet of frontage on an
approved public or private street.
(Ord. No. 07-10410, § 1 9-10-07)
Secs. 42-10--42-20. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. AMENDMENTS2
Sec. 42-21. Authority.
For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety and welfare, conserving the value of property
throughout the city, and lessening or avoiding congestion in the public streets, the board of
commissioners may, from time to time, in the manner hereinafter set forth, amend this chapter, the
district boundary lines and the zoning map, provided that in all amendatory ordinances adopted under
the authority of this chapter, due allowance shall be made for existing conditions, the conservation of
property values, and the uses to which property is devoted at the time of adoption of such amendatory
ordinance.
(Code 1966, § 36-200)
Sec. 42-22. Initiation.
Proposals for amendment may be initiated by the board of commissioners, the planning commission, or
upon application of the owner of the property affected pursuant to the procedure set forth in section 42-
23.
(Code 1966, § 36-201)
Sec. 42-23. Form of application.
(a) When the board of commissioners, or the planning commission, proposes an amendment, it shall
transmit its proposal, including information prescribed in subsections (b)(2) and (b)(3) below, to the
planning commission for a public hearing and a report thereon.
(b) When the owner of the property affected proposes an amendment to this chapter or to any zoning
district created thereby, an application for such amendment, addressed to the board of
commissioners, shall be filed in duplicate with the planning commission. The application shall be in
such form and contain such information as shall be prescribed from time to time by the planning
commission, but shall in all instances contain the following information:
2 State law references: Amendments or changes in zoning, K.S.A. 12-708.
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(1) The applicant's name and address;
(2) The precise wording of any proposed amendment to the text of this chapter;
(3) If affecting a change in the zoning map:
a. The legal description and street address of the property proposed to be reclassified;
b. The name and address of the owner or owners of the property;
c. The present zoning classification and existing uses of the property proposed to be
reclassified;
d. The area of the property proposed to be reclassified; and
e. An ownership list certified by a registered abstractor of the owners of all property located
within two hundred (200) feet of the boundaries of the property to be affected by the
proposed amendment.
(4) Such application shall be accompanied by a fee pursuant to the city fee schedule, which may be
changed from time to time.
(Code 1966, § 36-202)
Sec. 42-24. Public hearing.
(a) Generally. The planning commission shall hold a public hearing on each proposed amendment at a
reasonable time and place as established by the planning commission. It shall hold such hearing
within forty-five (45) days from the date on which the proposed amendment is referred to, filed with,
or initiated by the planning commission. An applicant for an amendment may waive the requirement
that such hearing be held within forty-five (45) days.
(b) Notice of hearing. The planning commission shall publish a notice of the public hearing at least
once in the official city newspaper at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of the hearing. Such
notice shall fix the date, time and place for such hearing and contain a statement regarding the
proposed changes in regulations or in the boundary or classification of any zone or district. If the
proposed amendment would change the zoning classification or district boundary of specific
property, such notice shall contain the legal description or a general description sufficient to
identify the property under consideration, its present zoning classification, and its proposed
classification. In such case, written notice of such proposed amendment shall also be mailed at
least twenty (20) days prior to the hearing to the owners of record of the affected property and to
all owners of record of lands located within two hundred (200) feet of the area proposed to be
altered. If the affected property is located adjacent to or outside the city limits, the area of
notification shall be extended to one thousand (1,000) feet into the unincorporated area. In addition
to the published and written notice, a sign shall be posted on the land which is under consideration
for rezoning. The planning commission may give such additional notice to other persons as it may,
from time to time, provide by its rules.
(b) Conduct of hearing. The hearing, which may be adjourned from time to time, shall be conducted in
accordance with such procedures as the planning commission shall prescribe by rule. Any interested
person or party may appear and be heard at the hearing in person, by agent or by attorney. The
planning commission may request a report on any proposed amendment from any governmental
official or agency, or any other person, firm or corporation. If such report is made, a copy thereof
shall be made available to the applicant and any other interested person in the offices of the planning
commission.
(Code 1966, § 36-203; Ord. No. 91-9485, § 1, 12-9-91)
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Sec. 42-25. Report and recommendation of planning commission.
Within forty (40) days after the close of a public hearing on a proposed amendment, the planning
commission shall submit a report to the board of commissioners. A copy of the report shall be filed with
the city clerk and with the zoning administrator and such copies shall be available for public inspection.
A copy of the report shall be mailed to the owner of the specific property affected by the proposed
amendment. Such report shall contain a recommendation for approval or disapproval and the reasons
therefor based on evidence presented and matters considered at the hearing. The following matters shall
be considered when approving or disapproving a rezoning request:
(1) The character of the neighborhood and the uses and zoning of nearby property;
(2) The suitability of the subject property for development with uses permitted under existing
zoning;
(3) The availability of public facilities and services to support the uses permitted on the subject
property under proposed zoning;
(4) The conformance of the requested change to the city's comprehensive plan;
(5) Any other information or factors relevant to the subject rezoning request.
The report submitted to the board of commissioners shall be accompanied by a copy of the record of the
hearing on the proposed amendment.
(Code 1966, § 36-204; Ord. No. 87-9195, § 1, 7-27-87; Ord. No. 91-9485, § 2, 12-9-91)
Sec. 42-26. Action by board of commissioners.
(a) Adoption of amendments. The board of commissioners shall not act upon a proposed amendment
until it has received a written report and recommendation from the planning commission. Upon
receipt of said report and recommendation and consideration of the matters contained in section 42-
25, the board of commissioners may:
(1) Adopt such recommendation by ordinance;
(2) Override the planning commission's recommendation by a two-thirds majority vote of the entire
membership; or
(3) Return such recommendation to the planning commission with a statement specifying the basis
for the board of commissioner's failure to approve or disapprove. If the board of commissioners
returns the recommendation, the planning commission, after considering the same, may
resubmit its original recommendation giving reasons therefore or submit a new and amended
recommendation. Upon receipt of such recommendation, the governing body, by a simple
majority thereof, may adopt or may revise or amend and adopt such recommendation by
ordinance, or it need take no further action thereon. If a proposed amendment is not acted upon
finally by the board of commissioners within one hundred twenty (120) days of the date upon
which the planning commission's recommendation is received, such proposed amendment shall
be deemed to have been denied, unless the applicant for such amendment shall have consented
to an extension of such period of time. Whenever a proposed amendment has been denied, such
amendment shall not thereafter be passed without a further public hearing and notice thereof as
provided in section 42-24.
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(b) Protest. If a written protest against a proposed amendment is filed in the office of the city clerk
within fourteen (14) days after the date of the conclusion of the public hearing pursuant to the
published notice, signed by the owners of record of twenty (20) percent or more of any real property
proposed to be rezoned or by the owners of record of twenty (20) percent or more of the total area
required to be notified by this act of the proposed rezoning of specific property, excluding public
streets and ways, the ordinance adopting such amendment shall not be passed except by at least a
three-fourths vote of all of the members of the board of commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 36-205; Ord. No. 91-9485, § 3, 12-9-91)
State law references: Appeals to district court, K.S.A. 12-712.
Sec. 42-27. Limitations on reapplication.
After one official rezoning application has been denied, an application for rezoning of the subject
property to the same or less restrictive zoning district cannot be filed until the expiration of six (6)
months from the date of final action by the board of commissioners.
(Ord. No. 87-9203, § 1, 9-28-87)
Secs. 42-28--42-39. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. DISTRICTS, MAPS AND BOUNDARIES
Sec. 42-40. Establishment of districts.
(a) The city is hereby divided into the following districts, the respective symbol for each type of district
being set forth opposite its title:
Symbol Title
A-1 Agricultural District
RS Single-Family Residential Suburban District
R Single-Family Residential District
R-1 Single-Family Residential District
R-2 Multiple-Family Residential District
R-2.5 Multiple-Family Residential District
R-3 Multiple-Family Residential District
MH Manufactured Home Park District
U University District
C-1 Restricted Business District
C-2 Neighborhood Shopping District
C-3 Shopping Center District
C-4 Central Business District
C-5 Service Commercial District
C-6 Heavy Commercial District
I-1 Industrial Park District
I-2 Light Industrial District
I-3 Heavy Industrial District
(b) From time to time, planned development districts (PDD), planned commercial districts (PC-1
through PC-6), floodplain (FP) districts, and heritage conservation (HC) districts may be established
pursuant to articles VII, VIII and IX, respectively of this chapter. Each such district may be
designated on the zoning map and in the text of this chapter by symbol only.
(Code 1966, § 36-300; Ord. No. 87-9187, § 1, 5-11-87; Ord. No. 87-9200, § 1, 9-21-87)
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Sec. 42-41. Zoning map.
(a) Generally. The areas and boundaries of districts are hereby established on the zoning maps of the
city, a copy of which is on file in the office of the zoning administrator. Such maps, referred to
herein as the "zoning map", together with everything shown thereon, are hereby made a part of this
chapter.
(b) Area covered. It is the intent of this chapter that the entire area of the city, including all land and
water areas, streets, alleys, railroads and other rights-of-way be included in the districts established
herein. Any area not shown on the zoning map as being included in any district shall be deemed to
be in the R-1 single-family residential district.
(Code 1966, § 36-301)
Sec. 42-42. District boundaries on zoning map.
In the event that uncertainties exist with respect to the intended boundaries of the various districts as
shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:
(1) District boundaries are the center lines of streets, alleys or other rights-of-way, unless otherwise
indicated.
(2) Where district boundaries do not coincide with streets, alleys or other rights-of-way, but do
coincide with lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be the boundary of such district.
(3) Where district boundaries do not coincide with streets, alleys, other rights-of-way or lot lines,
the district boundaries shall be determined by use of the scale shown on the zoning map.
(4) When a lot held in one ownership on February 14, 1977, is divided by a district boundary line,
the entire lot shall be construed to be within the less restrictive district unless the application of
this construction would increase the area of the less restrictive portion of the lot by more than
twenty-five (25) percent.
(5) All streets, alleys, public ways, waterways and railroad rights-of-way, if not otherwise
specifically designated, shall be deemed to be in the same zone as the property immediately
abutting them. Where the center line of a street, alley, public way, waterway or railroad right-
of-way serves as a district boundary, the zoning of such areas, unless otherwise specifically
designated, shall be deemed to be the same as that of the abutting property up to such center
line.
(Code 1966, § 36-302)
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Sec. 42-43. Zoning classifications.
For the purpose of establishing a table of zoning classifications of lesser change for the purpose specified in
K.S.A. 12-708 the following is hereby adopted:
Number Symbol Title
1 A-1 Agricultural District
2 RS Single-family Residential Suburban District
3 R Single-family Residential District
4 R-1 Single-family Residential District
5 R-2 Multiple-family Residential District
6 R-2.5 Multiple-family Residential District
7 R-3 Multiple-family Residential District
8 MH Manufactured Home Park District
9 U University District
10 C-1 Restricted Business District
11 C-2 Neighborhood Shopping District
12 C-3 Shopping Center District
13 C-4 Central Business District
14 C-5 Service Commercial District
15 C-6 Heavy Commercial District
16 I-1 Industrial Park District
17 I-2 Light Industrial District
18 I-3 Heavy Industrial District
Number 18, District I-3, is classified as the least restrictive zone classification and any other classification on
the basis of inverse numerical order shall be considered zone classification of lesser change for the purpose
set forth in K.S.A. 12-708.
(Ord. No. 85-9065, § 1, 3-11-85; Ord. No. 87-9187, § 2, 5-11-87)
Secs. 42-44--42-55. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. GENERAL USE REGULATIONS
Sec. 42-56. Permitted uses.
No structure shall hereafter be built, moved or remodeled and no structure or land shall hereafter be used,
occupied or designed for use or occupancy except for a use that is permitted within the zoning district in
which the structure or land is located.
(Code 1966, § 36-400)
Sec. 42-57. Conditional uses.
No use of a structure or land that is designated as a conditional use in any zoning district shall hereafter be
established, and no existing conditional use shall hereafter be changed to another conditional use in such
district unless a conditional use permit is secured in accordance with the provisions of section 42-597(b).
(Code 1966, § 36-401)
Sec. 42-58. Accessory uses.
(1) Permitted uses. Permitted accessory uses include but are not limited to the following:
a. A storage building or structure incidental to a permitted use, provided that no such structure that is
accessory to a residential dwelling (e.g. storage building, workshop, gazebo, greenhouse, etc.) shall
exceed 360 square feet and shall be no taller than the dwelling or more than 16 feet in height
whichever is less;
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b. A detached garage or carport provided that no such structure that is accessory to a one or two-
family dwelling shall exceed 770 square feet, except in the A-1 or RS district it shall not exceed
1,200 square feet, shall be no taller than the dwelling or more than 20 feet in height whichever is
less, and shall be compatible with the residential dwelling in terms of design, appearance and
materials;
c. An attached garage or carport provided that such structure is physically attached to a one or two-
family dwelling by a common wall, shall not exceed the size of the dwelling it is attached to and
shall be compatible with the dwelling in terms of design, appearance and materials. Attached
garages shall be subject to same setback requirements as the principal structure on the lot.
d. A private swimming pool and bathhouse, provided that no part of such structure or use is located in
the front yard setback;
e. In the RS district only, a guest house (without kitchen facilities) or rooms for guests in an accessory
building, provided such facilities are used for the occasional housing of guests of the occupants of
the principal building, and not as rental units, for permanent occupancy as housekeeping units and
provided that no part of such structure is located in the front yard setback;
f. Statuary, arbors, trellises, barbecue stoves, flagpoles, fences, walls and hedges;
g. Fallout shelters, provided that they shall not be used for any principal or accessory use not
permitted in the zoning district and provided that no part of such structure is located in the front
yard setback;
h. Signs, when permitted by article X of this chapter and by the individual district regulations;
i. Off-street parking and loading spaces, as permitted by article XI of this chapter;
j. Restaurants, drugstores, gift shops, clubs, lounges and newsstands, when located in a permitted
hotel, motel or office building;
k. Employee restaurants and cafeterias, when located in a permitted business, manufacturing or
industrial building;
l. Outdoor storage or overnight parking, in a residential district, of boats, boat trailers, or recreational
vehicles, provided such storage does not constitute a traffic or safety hazard, and buses when
associated with a church or school and parked no closer than fifty (50) feet from any adjacent
residential district;
m. Wind energy conversion systems (WECS) under the following restrictions:
1. The minimum distance from all zoning lot lines to any tower, pole or other support base of the
WECS shall be determined by the following table:
Rotor Diameter(feet) Setback Distance (feet)
5 100
10 165
15 220
20 270
25 310
30 340
35 365
40 385
Intermediate rotor size distances shall be interpolated. The WECS shall not be located in any
required yard.
2. The WECS shall not cause interference to microwave communications or radio and television
reception in the area. Noise levels measured at the lot line shall not exceed sixty (60) dBA in a
residential zone.
3. To limit climbing access to a WECS tower, or other support structure, a six-foot high fence with
locking portal shall be placed around the WECS support or if a tower is utilized, the tower
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climbing apparatus shall be limited to no lower than twelve (12) feet from the ground or the WECS
support may be mounted on a roof top.
4. All blades of a WECS shall be constructed of non-metallic substances. If the applicant can prove,
in written form, that no electromagnetic interference will result, a metal content of up to twenty-
five (25) percent will be acceptable.
5. The WECS shall be located in compliance with the guidelines of the federal aviation regulations
with regard to airport approach (15.503) and clearance around VOR and DVOR stations.
6. Height of the WECS shall not exceed the maximum height restriction in the zone where it is
located by more than twenty (20) feet. The height of the WECS shall be measured at the center of
the blade diameter.
7. Data pertaining to the WECS's safety and structural integrity shall be certified by a licensed
engineer and filed with the building permit application. The tower or support and top adaptor shall
meet the restrictions specified in the city's building code.
8. The WECS, if interconnected to a utility system, shall meet the requirements for interconnection
and operation as set forth in the electric utility's current service regulations applicable to WECS.
9. A plot plan shall be submitted with the application for building permit showing the proposed
location and height of the WECS, fencing and all existing buildings within two hundred (200) feet
of the exterior lot lines.
10. The owner/operator shall provide covenants, easements or similar documentation to assure sufficient
wind to operate the WECS unless adequate accessibility to the wind is provided by the site.
11. The owner/operator shall certify that the WECS does not violate any covenants of record.
12. The applicant shall provide a certificate of liability insurance. Annually the owner/operator shall
present evidence to the zoning administrator that the liability insurance is still in effect.
n. Temporary parking of occupied motor home(s) or travel trailer(s) when associated with a hospital
providing treatment to the owner or related individual, provided such parking area does not
constitute a traffic or safety hazard or a nuisance to neighboring property owners, the parking area
is located beyond any front yard setback line and no closer than fifty (50) feet from an adjacent
residential property line and that electrical hookups are provided for all units.
o. Temporary parking of occupied motor home(s) or travel trailer(s) when associated with a
contractor’s construction yard, provided that the construction yard contains at least one (1) acre,
that such parking area does not constitute a traffic or safety hazard or a nuisance to neighboring
property owners, the parking area is located beyond any front yard setback line and no closer than
fifty (50) feet from an adjacent residential property line and that electrical and sewer and water
hook ups are provided for each parking stand.
(2) Bulk regulations. Accessory structures and uses shall comply with the bulk regulations applicable in the
zoning district in which they are located, and:
a. Shall be set back at least five (5) feet from the rear lot line when no alley exists and ten (10) feet when an
alley exists;
b. Shall maintain a three-foot side yard, except that no part of any accessory building shall be located closer
than three (3) feet in residential districts and ten (10) feet in all other districts to any principal structure,
either on the same lot or an adjacent lot, unless it is attached to, or forms a part of, such principal structure;
c. Shall, on corner lots, be set back from the side street a distance not less than that required for the principal
structure; and
d. Fences shall comply with article XII of chapter 8; and
e. In no event shall an accessory building or structure be allowed which is larger in size or area than the
principal building, structure or use it serves.
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(3) Use limitations. Accessory structures and uses shall comply with the use regulations applicable in the
zoning district in which they are located, but no accessory structure shall be constructed and occupied on
any lot prior to the time of the completion of the construction of the principal structure to which it is
accessory.
(Code 1966, § 36-402; Ord. No. 81-874, § 1, 9-14-81; Ord. No. 87-9179, § 1, 4-13-87; Ord. No. 89-9352, §§ 1, 2, 11-13-89; Ord. No. 93-
9593, § 1, 9-20-93; Ord. No. 98-9903, § 1, 12-7-98; Ord. 05-10264, § 1, 4-4-05; Ord. No. 09-10484, § 1, 2-23-09)
Sec. 42–59. Temporary Uses.
(a) Intent. It is the intent of the following regulations to provide for and govern the operation of certain
temporary or seasonal uses.
(b) Permits for temporary uses. Applications for a temporary use permit shall be made to the zoning
administrator at least three (3) days before the starting date of the temporary use and shall contain the
following:
(1) The commonly known address of the property to be used, rented or leased for the temporary use,
including all information necessary to accurately describe the subject property;
(2) A complete description of the proposed use, including dates and time schedules for operation of the use;
(3) person(s) responsible for the use if different than the applicant or property owner;
(4) A statement describing provisions which will be made for sanitation facilities, utility services, parking,
traffic control, security, fire safety, medical emergency and first aid, noise control and cleanup and
restoration.
(c) General requirements. Temporary use permits shall be issued by the zoning administrator, unless
otherwise specified by these regulations. Said permit shall be issued only if all the following criteria are
met in the opinion of the zoning administrator:
(1) Adequate off-street parking with an approved surface shall be provided for customer vehicles outside the
roadway improvement area.
(2) Signs may not be larger than ten (10) square feet and must comply with the sign regulation provisions of
these regulations.
(3) Structures or product displays shall not be placed inside the visual sight triangle at intersections.
(4) Adequate sight distances shall be available for vehicles entering and leaving the temporary use site.
(5) Noise, odor or light emissions from the site shall not present an interference with the enjoyment or use of
the property or a hazard to adjoining properties or public ways. Artificial lighting shall not illuminate any
nearby dwellings and sound from public address systems shall not exceed sixty (60) dBA at the property
line of residences.
(6) Adequate provision for sanitary waste and trash disposal shall be provided by the applicant. Trash,
rubbish and waste products shall be removed from the premises daily.
(7) Utility services provided shall comply with applicable building, electrical, plumbing, fire, safety,
sanitation, public health and other codes, laws or regulations applicable to the use and shall be installed
only under permits obtained as required by such codes.
(8) The site shall be cleaned up and restored to its previous condition upon expiration of the temporary use permit.
(d) Specific uses and regulations. The following are considered temporary uses and are subject to the following
specific regulations and time limits in addition to the regulations of any zone in which they are located:
(1) Christmas tree sales. A temporary use permit may be issued for the display and open-lot sale of
Christmas trees in the C-3 through C-6 districts or in any industrial district for a period not to exceed
forty-five (45) days. Display of Christmas trees need not comply with the yard and setback requirements
of these regulations; provided, that no structures or trees shall be placed within the sight triangle. The
site shall be cleaned and returned to its previous condition within two (2) weeks after Christmas.
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(2) Consumer Fireworks Facility. A temporary use permit may be issued for a consumer fireworks facility
for the display and sale of approved consumer fireworks to the public for personal use on a C-3, C-5, C-
6, C-7 zoned property for the period beginning on June 27 and ending on July 4 in any calendar year
provided that the following additional provisions are met:
a. Consumer fireworks facilities may operate from tents or canopies only, with a maximum size of
twenty-four hundred (2,400) square feet. Consumer fireworks may not be sold from trailers or any
form of temporary building or structure. Tents or canopies must be inspected by the Fire
Department prior to being stocked with merchandise and must comply with NFPA, Chapter 7.
b. Only one (1) consumer fireworks facility shall be permitted on a zoning lot.
c. The location of any tent or canopy used as a consumer fireworks facility must comply with the
following setbacks:
1. The tent or canopy shall be located at least twenty-five (25) feet from the right-of-way of any
public street.
2. The tent or canopy must be located at least three hundred (300) feet from any residentially
zoned property.
3. The tent or canopy must be located at least fifty (50) feet from any other structure on the zoning
lot or adjoining zoning lot.
4. The tent or canopy must be located at least twenty (20) feet from any adjoining nonresidential
property line.
5. The tent or canopy must maintain a ten (10) foot separation from any parked vehicles on the
zoning lot or adjoining zoning lot.
6. The tent or canopy must maintain a three-hundred (300) foot separation from any fueling
facility.
7. A single secure storage unit for consumer fireworks inventory meeting NFPA standards and not
exceeding one hundred twenty (120) square feet in size may be located on the site of the
consumer fireworks facility but must maintain a twenty (20) foot setback from the tent or
canopy and any other structure on the zoning lot or adjoining zoning lot.
d. The location of the consumer fireworks facility shall have access from a public street from an
approved driveway curb cut. The location and entrance of the tent on the site shall not create any
hazard relating to the movement or circulation of traffic or pedestrians either on the zoning lot it is
located on or adjacent public streets.
e. Consumer fireworks facilities are only permitted on zoning lots that have surplus parking based on the
City’s off-street parking requirements. The location of the consumer fireworks facility may not occupy
or displace areas utilized as required off-street parking or loading areas for another use on the zoning
lot. Off-street parking shall be provided at a ratio of 1 space per 200 square feet of space occupied by
the temporary tent, but in no instance shall there be less than 5 off-street paved parking spaces,
including at least 1 van accessible handicap parking stall, at or near the location of the operation.
f. Advertising banners may be attached to the exterior of the sales tent. In addition, one (1) ground
sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet shall be permitted on the same zoning lot as the
consumer fireworks facility. The sign may be illuminated but shall not be a flashing sign. No
balloons or other inflatable attention getting devices or rotating searchlights shall be permitted on
site. All off-premise advertising signs must comply with the requirements of the sign regulations in
Chapter 42 and may not be placed in the public right-of-way. No person shall be allowed within any
street right-of-way directing or flagging vehicles into the sales location.
g. Firework sales at consumer fireworks facilities shall be restricted to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
h. A person 18-years of age or older shall be present to supervise the operation of the stand at all times.
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i. Each consumer fireworks facility shall have a portable restroom unless there are public restrooms
on the site and the facility operator has obtained formal permission to use them.
j. The location of the consumer fireworks facility shall be maintained in a clean, clutter free
environment and free of blowing trash. The applicant shall provide at the time of application their
method for the proper disposal of waste.
k. Upon closure of the consumer fireworks facility, all inventory must be removed from the site (tent
and storage unit) by July 7. The tent and all trash and trash receptacles, portable restrooms, fences,
barriers, tie-down materials and all other items associated with the temporary sale shall be removed
from the site by July 17.
l. The Police Department, Fire Department and / or Planning Department shall periodically inspect
such consumer fireworks operations for compliance with the above listed standards. Upon a report
and recommendation from a police officer fire marshal or the zoning administrator, the city
manager may revoke or suspend a consumer fireworks temporary use permit and shall have the
authority to close any facility operating in violation of these provisions.
m. Applications for consumer fireworks facility shall be filed with the city clerk and shall include the
following:
1. A site plan of the proposed facility site drawn to an accurate scale and showing all pertinent
information, including:
The proposed location and size of the tent or canopy that would be erected for the display and
sale of fireworks and the location and size of any storage unit to be placed on the site.
The proposed location of any portable restrooms and/or waste containers.
The distance from the tent to the nearest public street right-of-way.
The distance from the tent to all abutting property lines.
The distance from the tent to all other structures on the site and adjoining property.
The distance from the tent to any nearby fueling facilities.
The number and location of fire extinguishers, water barrel and / or hoses as required by
KAR 22-6-4 and amendments thereto.
The number and location of off-street parking spaces at the facility, including handicap
accessible spaces.
The location of the electrical power source serving the facility. If power will be furnished by
a generator, the proposed location of the generator.
The application material shall provide sufficient information, as determined by the zoning
administrator, to allow a complete review of the proposal. The application material shall also
include sufficient detail to indicate compliance with all performance standards. Failure to
provide adequate information may result in the rejection of the application;
2. The name and phone number of the individual responsible for overseeing the operation of the
consumer fireworks facility and a copy of the lease or other written agreement between the
facility operator and the owner of the property if applicable;
3. A copy of the written permission obtained from the business or property owner to allow the
facility’s employees and customers to utilize the public restrooms on site, if applicable;
4. A copy of a sales tax certificate obtained from the State of Kansas.;
5. A copy of the certificate of flame retardant treatment for the tent;
6. Proof of general liability insurance coverage for the facility.
(3) Contractor's office. A temporary use permit may be issued for a contractor's temporary office and
equipment sheds incidental to a construction project. The office or shed shall not contain sleeping or
cooking accommodations. The permit shall be valid for no more than one (1) year, but may be renewed
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while construction work is in progress. The office or shed shall be removed upon completion of the
construction project.
(4) Temporary living quarters for emergency service provides. A temporary use permit may be issued for
temporary living quarters in a temporary structure for emergency service providers and responders,
including but not limited to Fire Department personnel, ambulance service personnel and law
enforcement agencies who provide services to the general public, if it is incidental to a construction
project. The permit shall be valid for no more than one (1) year but may be renewed while construction
work is in progress. The temporary structure shall be removed from the site within 30 days after the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the construction project.
(5) Real estate project sales office. A temporary use permit may be issued for a temporary real estate sales
office in any new subdivision which has been approved by the planning commission. The permit shall
be valid for no more than one (1) year, but is renewable. The office shall be closed upon sale or lease of
all dwelling units in the development. The office shall contain no sleeping or cooking accommodations
unless located in a model home.
(6) Festivals. A temporary use permit may be issued for tents or other temporary structures and related
facilities to house and serve public celebrations, special observances, religious meetings, cultural events
or entertainment programs sponsored by a local civic, religious, governmental or recognized duly
chartered fraternal organization for a period of no more than fourteen (14) days, unless otherwise
approved by the zoning administrator.
(7) Carnivals, circuses and tent shows. A temporary use permit may be issued for a carnival, circus or tent
show, as defined in section 6-16 of this Code, for a period that does not exceed fourteen (14) days.
However, the permit may be renewed or extended upon application to the zoning administrator.
(8) Open air markets. A special use permit may be issued by the Planning Commission for the operation of
open air markets, including outdoor flea markets, farmer's markets or roadside produce stands after the
Commission has held a public hearing in accordance with the procedures established in Section 42-24 of
the Salina Code, subject to the following provisions:
a. An outdoor flea market may operate in a C-3 or higher district and is defined as any place where the
owner or operator thereof allows more than one (1) person to sell merchandise from outdoor stalls,
booths, stands, etc., which are not open for business on a daily basis. The permit shall be valid for a
calendar year and may be renewed administratively on an annual basis by the Zoning Administrator
following initial approval by the Planning Commission.
b. A farmer's market may operate in a C-3 or higher district and is defined as any place, with or
without permanent buildings or structures, where fruit, vegetables, produce, handmade crafts, etc.,
are sold from more than one (1) produce stand operated by different persons. The permit shall be
valid for a calendar year and may be renewed administratively on an annual basis by the Zoning
Administrator following initial approval by the Planning Commission.
c. A roadside stand may be located in an A-1 or C-3 or higher district and is defined as a temporary
structure used by one (1) operator for the sale of farm produce. The permit shall be valid for no
more than six (6) continuous months in a calendar year. No produce sales shall be made within
thirty (30) feet of the roadway improvement. Area for a roadside stand operating more than one (1)
month per year, an off-street parking area shall be provided.
d. Application Requirements.
1. Pre-Application Conference. Prior to the acceptance of a special use permit application,
applicants shall participate in a pre-application conference with the Planning Department for
the purposes of discussing application requirements, specifics of the site and plans for parking,
traffic control, pedestrian safety, the need for utilities and/restroom facilities, trash disposal and
site clean up.
2. Applications for a special use permit for an open air market shall be filed with the Planning
Department and shall include the following:
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i. A plot plan of the site drawn to an accurate scale and showing all pertinent information,
including proposed parking areas. The application material shall provide sufficient
information, as determined by the zoning administrator, to allow a complete review of the
proposal. The application material shall also include sufficient detail to indicate
compliance with all performance standards. Failure to provide adequate information may
result in the rejection of the application.
ii. The name and phone number of the individual responsible for overseeing the operation of
the open air market and a copy of the lease between the operator and the owner of the
property if applicable.
iii. A statement indicating the number of vendors that will be setting up booths, stands or
tables at the market.
iv. A statement describing any temporary structures that will be erected on the site.
v. A statement describing the provisions made for off-street parking and pedestrian access
to the site.
vi. A statement indicating proposed measures designed to minimize potentially adverse
effects, including trespassing, on adjacent properties.
e. Conditions.
In granting a special use permit, the Planning Commission may impose appropriate conditions
and safeguards including but not limited to commencement and termination dates, dates and
hours of operation, improved traffic circulation, pedestrian safety requirements, parking
requirements, or any other requirements which the Commission deems appropriate upon a
finding that they are necessary to fulfill the purpose and intent of this chapter.
f. Denial of special use permit.
Any decision to deny a special use permit under this section shall be made in writing and shall
state the specific reasons for the denial. Any denial made by the Planning Commission may be
appealed to the Board of City Commissioners. Any denial by the Board of City Commissioners
shall be deemed a final administrative decision, subject to judicial review and appeal. In the
event that a special use permit application is denied by the Planning Commission or Board of
City Commissioners for a particular location, no new request for the same or substantially
similar special use permit shall be accepted or processed for that location during the same
calendar year.
g. Protests.
The notification and protest area for special use permit applications shall be two hundred fifty
(250) feet from the proposed open air market. If a special use permit is approved by the
Planning Commission, affected property owners shall have the same right to present a protest
petition to the Board of City Commissioners and appeal that decision as property owners in
rezoning cases. The protest procedure shall be as provided in K.S.A. 12-708 and section 42-
26(b) of this chapter.
h. If an operator of an open air market fails to comply with the conditions upon which a permit
was approved by the Planning Commission, or the Board of City Commissioners, the City
Manager may revoke the special use permit and direct the open air market to cease operation.
Revocation of a special use permit may be appealed to the Board of City Commissioners.
(9) Moveable structures.
a. A temporary use permit may be issued for the sale of merchandise, food, or services from a motor
vehicle, recreational vehicle, trailer, mobile home or tent on a lot or portions thereof that are vacant
or used for parking, provided the following conditions are met:
i. Such sales are conducted by the owner or lessee of the property on which it is conducted.
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ii. Such sales are temporary and limited to one (1) event comprising a maximum of two (2)
consecutive weeks in any six-month period;
iii. Applicants for sales from moveable structures shall submit a site plan, including, without
limitation, the location, setback from property line, screening, sign and fence locations, if
applicable and electric meter locations or power source;
iv. Applicants for sales shall obtain the appropriate sales tax license and, if applicable, a food
service license;
v. Such sales may not be located within any area utilized as the required parking or loading area
for another use or on public right-of-way;
vi. Upon termination of the sale, the lot or parcel shall be returned substantially to its original
condition. All litter, fences, borders, tie-down materials, and other items associated with the
temporary sale shall be removed from the site;
vii. Mobile food vendors who operate for fourteen (14) days or less on a vacant lot, parking lot or
at a special event shall be considered temporary food establishments. A permit shall not be
required for mobile food vendors accessory to a permitted use or approved conditional use
which operate for eight (8) hours or less at a given location.
b. Any person or persons who operates or sells food from a stationary cart or trailer mounted on a
chasis, but without an engine, at a location for a period of 15 days or greater shall be considered a
mobile food vendor. Mobile food vendors are permitted as an accessory use to a permitted or
approved conditional use in the H-M, C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6, and C-7 districts and all industrial
districts provided the following conditions are met:
i. Mobile food vendors shall be located on private property where an existing, permanent
business operates in a building with a certificate of occupancy:
ii. Mobile food vendors shall provide the City with a copy of written permission from the
property owner on an annual basis to allow the operation of a mobile vendor and to allow the
mobile vendor and their customers access to a commercially plumbed public restroom on site;
iii. A mobile food vendor shall submit a site plan depicting the location of the mobile food
vendor on the property, Error! Bookmark not defined. and shall secure a food service
establishment license from the Salina – Saline County Health Department prior to the
operation of such use in any location;
iv. Temporary connections to potable water are prohibited. Water shall be from an internal
tank, and electricity shall be from a generator or an electrical outlet via a portable cord that
is in conformance with the Electrical Code as adopted by the City of Salina;
v. Mobile food vendors shall be located within 50 feet of an entrance of a primary building
that holds the Certificate of Occupancy;
vi. Mobile food vendors may operate only during the business hours of the primary business
on the property;
vii. The operator shall possess a sales tax certificate number from the state of Kansas
.;
viii. Mobile food vendors shall not operate in parking spaces, driveways, fire lanes or public
roads;
ix. A drive through is not permitted in conjunction with the mobile food vendor;
x. Sales of food from a stationary vehicle shall exclude motorized catering trucks; and
xi. Mobile food vendors may not operate from a temporary building.
(10) Promotional activities. No permit is required for promotional activities of retail merchants involving the
display only of goods and merchandise, which are for sale within the principal structure conducted
outside of such structure for a period of no more than two (2) consecutive weeks in any three-month
period; provided, that:
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a. No portion of the display shall be on publicly owned property unless the applicant shall first have
obtained approval for such use from the city;
b. No required off-street parking or loading area will be utilized for such display, storage or
dispensing;
c. No food or drink shall be displayed outside the building except in accordance with standards and
prior written approval of the health department; and
d. These provisions shall in no way be deemed to authorize the outdoor display of automobiles,
trailers and equipment rental or the sale of used furniture, appliances, plumbing, housewares,
building materials or similar displays or sales in any business district except as otherwise permitted
by this chapter.
(11) Garage sales. No permit is required for a garage sale, as defined, in any residential district which is
limited to one (1) event comprising a maximum of three (3) consecutive days in any six-month period.
Where such sale is conducted on premises exterior to any structure, all sale items shall be removed from
such exterior premises within one (1) day following the day the sale is concluded.
(e) Appeals. Any applicant who is denied a temporary use permit may appeal the zoning administrator's
decision to the board of zoning appeals in accordance with section 42-597 of these regulations.
(Code 1966, § 36-403; Ord. No. 89-9331, §§ 1, 2, 8-14-89; Ord. No. 03-10149, § 1, 7-7-03; Ord. No. 07-10380, § 1, 3-19-07; Ord. No. 09-
10511, § 1, 8-17-09; Ord. No. 11-10592, § 1, 3-14-11)
Sec. 42-60. Home occupations.
A home occupation may be a permitted accessory us in all residential districts if the following conditions are met:
(1) Restrictions and limitations.
a. The home occupation shall be conducted entirely within the principal residential building, except
as provided by this chapter, and such use must be clearly incidental and secondary to the
residential use of the building;
b. No more than twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area of a dwelling unit shall be devoted to
the home occupation, provided however, that rooms let to roomers are not subject to this
limitation;
c. No alteration of the principal residential building shall be made that changes the character of that
building as a residence;
d. No display of storage of equipment or material outside of a building or structure shall be
permitted;
e. No mechanical or electrical equipment other than normal domestic or household equipment shall
be used and the home business must not involve the use of hazardous chemicals or flammable
liquids;
f. The home business must be operated by a resident of the dwelling, employees or other assistance
shall be limited to immediate members of the family residing on the premises;
g. No stock in trade (except articles produced by members of the immediate family) shall be
displayed or sold on the premises;
h. No exterior sign or display shall be permitted, except that one non-illuminated wall sign not more
than two (2) square feet in sign area may be used to advertise the home occupation;
i. The home occupation shall not project any obnoxious noise, smoke, dust, odor or glare so as to
create a nuisance or adverse condition upon adjoining properties or dwelling units;
j. The home occupation shall not generate traffic in a volume that would create a need for parking
greater than that which can be accommodated on the premises or which is inconsistent with the
normal parking usage of the district;
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k. A home occupation conducted in a garage or accessory building shall not be in operation earlier
than 7:30 a.m. or later than 10:00 p.m.
l. The operator of a home business must obtain a home occupation certificate from the Zoning
Administrator. The certificate is not transferable, it may not be transferred to a different occupant
or to a new location.
(2) Particular home occupations permitted. Permitted home occupations include, but are not limited to,
the following list of home occupations, provided, however, that each listed occupation is subject to
the restrictions and limitations above:
a. Home teaching or instruction, including music and dance, provided no more than three (3)
students are taught at any one time and no more than twelve (12) students per day;
b. Day care homes for children, when property registered with the Salina-Saline County Health
Department, provided such homes shall have all yard areas enclosed that are devoted to such use;
c. Artists, sculptors, authors, composers, photographers;
d. Barber and beauty shops, provided that only one chair and operator shall be permitted;
e. Dressmaker, seamstress, tailor;
f. Minister, rabbi, priest;
g. Office facility for realtors, insurance agents, brokers, sales representatives when no exchange of
tangible goods is made on the premises;
h. Professional offices for physician, dentist, lawyer, architect, engineer, accountant, bookkeeper or
other similar profession;
i. Home crafts, baking, food preparation, provided that no machinery or equipment shall be used or
employed other than that which would customarily be found in the home, including machinery or
equipment that would customarily be employed in connection with a hobby or avocation not
conducted for gain or profit.
j. Repair of items such as small appliances, personal electronic goods such as radios, televisions and
stereos, furniture and hunting and fishing gear provided that the use fully conforms with the
performance requirements for home occupations;
k. Hobby breeders, provided that no more than ten (10) dogs are kept on a zoning lot and that the
provisions of Section 7-102 have been complied with.
(3) Particular home occupations prohibited:
a. Automobile and other motor vehicle repair and painting services; except for automobile window
tinting which is permitted under the provisions of Section 42-60 (4) d.
b. Funeral homes;
c. Medical or dental clinics;
d. Preschools and group day care centers, unless specifically permitted by the district regulations;
e. Rental of trailers, cars or other equipment;
f. Restaurants;
g. Retail sales such as antiques, secondhand merchandise, salesman’s samples, etc;
h. Stables, kennels and animal hospitals.
i. Tattoo parlors and body piercing studios.
(4) Special provisions. A home occupation certificate may be issued by the Board of Zoning Appeals
for the following uses, if the Board of Zoning Appeals finds that the proposed use will not have an
adverse effect on neighboring properties;
a. Any of the uses listed in subsection (2) above may be conducted in a detached garage or accessory
building if the Board of Zoning Appeals finds that the proposed use will conform with the
performance requirements for in-home home occupations.
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b. Bed and breakfasts, provided the dwelling has no more than six (6) guest rooms and no meeting
rooms or convention facilities, and provided that at least one(1) parking space for every two (2)
rooms can be accommodated on site:
c. Small engine repair, including lawn mowers, provided that repair activity is conducted within a
structure.
d. Automobile window tinting, provided that there shall be no outdoor storage of materials and/or
supplies including vehicles or equipment used in the conduct of the business.
(Code 1966, § 36-404; Ord. No. 81-8863, § 1, 8-3-81; Ord. No. 89-9353, §§ 1, 2, 11-13-89; Ord. No. 10-10539, § 1, 3-15-10)
Sec. 42-61. Number of structures and uses on the zoning lot and access to the lot.
(a) Not more than one (1) principal residential structure shall be located on a single zoning lot, unless
permitted by the district regulations in which located, nor shall a principal residential building be located
on the same zoning lot with any other principal building, except as may be permitted by article VII of
this chapter relating to planned development districts.
(b) In agricultural, commercial or industrial districts, any number of structures (except residential structures)
and uses may be constructed or established on a single zoning lot, but no single zoning lot shall be
smaller than the minimum lot area prescribed for the district in which it is located.
(c) No land which is located in a residential district shall be used for a driveway, walkway or access purpose
to any land which is located in any commercial or industrial district.
(Code 1966, § 36-405)
Sec. 42-62. Sewer and water facilities.
The health department shall approve all proposed sewer and water systems other than those defined as public.
(Code 1966, § 36-406)
Cross references: Water and sewers generally, Ch. 41.
Section 42-63. Easements.
(a) No building or structure, nor any addition thereto, shall be constructed or placed within any platted or
recorded public easement, unless expressly authorized by the board of commissioners. Prior to granting
such authorization, the city shall consult with public utilities whose lines may be affected. In granting
such authorization, the board of commissioners may impose conditions necessary to protect any existing.
A property owner may place buildings or structures not requiring a building permit and fences, trees,
shrubs and other nonstructural improvements within a utility easement at his or her own risk (i.e.,
removal, relocation, or replacement) without special authorization provided required permits have been
obtained.
(b) No property owner may construct maintain or allow any natural or non-natural structures or vegetative
barriers (including but not limited to trees, shrubbery, berms, fences, walls or pole signs) within any
drainage easement dedicated, purchased or otherwise granted to the public which the City Engineer finds
obstructs, impedes, or otherwise interferes with the drainage of stormwater. Drainage easements shall
not be filled or otherwise physically altered without the written approval of the City Engineer.
(Ord. No. 91-9486, § 1, 12-9-91; Ord. No. 04-10219, § 1, 7-26-04)
Sec. 42-64. Residential-design manufactured homes.
On and after January 1, 1992, residential design manufactured homes, as defined in this chapter, shall be
permitted in any residential district when in compliance with the following architectural and aesthetic standards:
(1) The home shall have a minimum of eight hundred eighty (880) square feet of main floor living area,
excluding any attached garage or porch, and the longest exterior dimension of the body shall be not
more than two and one-half (2 1/2) times the shortest exterior dimension.
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(2) The roof shall be double-pitched and have a minimum vertical rise of three (3) inches for each twelve
(12) inches of horizontal run, and shall be covered with material that is residential in appearance,
including but not limited to wood, asphalt, composition or fiberglass, or metal roofing material. The
roof shall have a minimum eave projection or overhang of ten (10) inches on at least two (2) sides,
which may include a four (4) inch gutter.
(3) The exterior siding shall be made of nonreflective material customarily used on site-built dwellings,
such as wood, composition or simulated wood, clapboards, conventional vinyl or metal lap siding, brick,
stucco, or similar materials, but excluding smooth, ribbed or corrugated metal or plastic panels. Siding
material shall extend below the top of the exterior foundation or curtain wall and the joint shall be
flashed in accordance with city building codes.
(4) The home shall be installed in accordance with the recommended installation procedures of the
manufacturer and city building codes. The running gear, tongue, axles, and wheels shall be removed
from the unit at the time of installation. A continuous, permanent masonry foundation or permanent
masonry piers with masonry curtain wall, unpierced except for required ventilation and access, shall be
installed under the perimeter of the home.
(5) The home shall have a garage and covered porch at the main entrance, if fifty (50) percent or more of
existing homes on the same and/or adjacent block face have garages and/or covered porches. Where
required or installed, the roofing and siding material must be of a type approved for the home itself.
(6) Any site-built addition to the home or detached accessory building shall comply with city building codes.
(Ord. No. 91-9487, § 1, 12-9-91)
Sec. 42-65. Landscaping regulations.
Landscaping regulations are as follows:
(1) Intent and purpose. The intent and purpose of these landscaping regulations are as follows:
(a) Enhance the visual appearance of the community through the use of trees and landscape materials
to create an aesthetically pleasing environment.
(b) Encourage trees and landscape vegetation to screen unsightly views, soften hard architectural
lines, frame buildings and views, and buffer uncomplimentary land uses.
(c) Improve environmental conditions by providing air purification, oxygen regeneration, ground
water recharge, storm water runoff retardation, and noise and glare reduction.
(d) Increase the energy-efficiency of buildings through the control of wind, sun and shade by the
proper placement of trees and landscape vegetation.
(e) Preserve and protect existing trees and natural landscape areas from destruction and removal.
(2) Applicability. The regulations established herein shall apply to all new development and substantial
levels of redevelopment and/or additions within the corporate boundaries of the city, except single-
family detached dwellings, single-family attached townhomes, duplex dwellings and any
development occurring on property zoned A-1 Agricultural, MH-S Manufactured Home
Subdivision, U University, C-4 Central Business District, I-2 Light Industrial, or I-3 Heavy
Industrial under Chapter 42 of this Code.
(3) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following words and terms as used herein are
defined to mean the following:
a. Landscape material: Shall consist of such living material as trees, shrubs, ground cover/vines, turf
grasses, and nonliving material such as: rocks, pebbles, sand, bark, brick pavers, earthen mounds
(excluding pavement), and/or other items of a decorative or embellishment nature such as:
fountains, pools, walls, fencing, sculpture, etc.
b. Landscaped open space: All land area within the property lines not covered by building or
pavement.
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c. Turf grass: A species of perennial grass grown as permanent lawns or for landscape purposes as
distinguished from those species grown for agricultural or commercial seed purposes.
d. Native grasses: Species of perennial grass other than those designated as noxious weeds by the
State of Kansas.
e. Ground cover: Landscape materials, or living low-growing plants other than agricultural crops and
turf grass, installed in such a manner so as to form a continuous cover over the ground surface.
f. Shrubs: Any self-supporting, woody plant of a species which normally grows to an overall height
of less than fifteen (15) feet in this region.
g. Trees: Any self-supporting, woody plant of a species which normally grows to an overall
minimum height of fifteen (15) feet in this region.
h. Deciduous trees: Generally those trees which shed their leaves annually, such as ash, oak, maple,
etc.
i. Evergreen trees: Generally those trees which do not shed their leaves annually, such as pine,
spruce, cedar, etc.
j. Ornamental trees: Generally trees thirty (30) feet or less in height at maturity, including flowering
trees and "patio" trees.
k. Shade trees: Generally deciduous trees that reach a height of thirty (30) to sixty (60) feet or taller
at maturity.
l. Street trees: Any tree located within the city right-of-way on either side of all public avenues, or
ways.
m. Yard trees: Any tree which is not a street tree as defined in this subsection.
n. Significant stands of trees: A group of twenty (20) or more trees, with a minimum two-inch
caliper and/or seven (7) or more feet in height, located within an area of approximately two
thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet.
o. Xeriscape: A landscaping method developed especially for arid and semiarid climates that utilizes
water-conserving techniques (such as the use of good planning and design, practical turf areas,
drought tolerant plants, soil improvements, use of mulches, efficient irrigation, and good
maintenance).
(4) Landscape plans required. The landscape plan requirements of these regulations are as follows:
a. A landscape plan shall be submitted in connection with other plans to develop property covered by
these regulations. In the case of requests to rezone property to PDD planned development or PC
planned commercial, the landscape plan shall be submitted at the time of the rezoning application
and shall be approved by the planning commission. For other developments, the landscape plan
shall be submitted at the time of the building permit application and shall be approved by the
zoning administrator prior to the issuance of the building permit. The approval plan shall be
binding on present and future property owners, unless formally amended.
b. All landscape plans shall include the following information:
1. A north arrow and scale.
2. The location of all proposed landscape materials including existing trees proposed to be
saved.
3. A listing of the proposed plant materials indicating the type, number and size at the time of
planting.
4. The location of proposed structures and parking areas showing the type of surfacing.
5. The location, type and size of all aboveground and underground utilities.
6. Topography and final grading adequate to specify plantings for sloping areas.
7. Proposed plans for provision of water to plant materials.
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8. Any other provisions applicable to the project including measures to be taken during
construction to protect existing trees to be saved or plans requiring excavation or construction
within street right-of-way or utility easements.
(5) Required landscaping for front yards.
a. The minimum amount of landscaped area in the front yard of covered zoning districts and uses
when located adjacent to public streets shall be as follows:
1. On a zoning lot with an average depth of one hundred fifty (150) feet or less: ten (10) square
feet of landscaped front yard per lineal foot of street frontage.
2. On a zoning lot with an average depth of more than one hundred fifty (150) feet but less than
two hundred fifty (250) feet: fifteen (15) square feet of landscaped front yard per lineal foot
of street frontage.
3. On a zoning lot with an average depth of more than two hundred fifty (250) feet: twenty (20)
square feet of landscaped front yard per lineal foot of street frontage.
For zoning lots with frontage on two (2) or more streets (i.e., two (2) or more front yards), the
amount of landscaped front yard required along each street frontage may be reduced by thirty
(30) percent.
b. A minimum of one (1) shade tree or three (3) ornamental trees shall be planted for every five
hundred (500) square feet of required landscaped front yard.
c. The following design standards shall apply to required landscaping and trees in front yards:
1. Trees shall be selected from the Recommended Tree List for Salina.
2. The minimum size at the time of planting of required trees shall be as follows: shade trees--
one and one-half-inch caliper measured six (6) inches above the ground; ornamental trees--
one-inch caliper measured six (6) inches above the ground; evergreen trees--five (5) feet in
height.
3. Trees shall be located in planter areas of sufficient size to allow for growth, prevent damage
from vehicles, and avoid unnecessary maintenance to structures, walks and drives; a
minimum of twenty-five (25) square feet of permeable area around each tree is
recommended.
4. Adequate distance between individual trees shall be provided; minimum spacing should be
fifteen (15) feet for ornamental trees and thirty (30) feet for shade trees.
5. Shrubs, ground cover and other landscape plantings shall be selected from the Recommended
Xeriscape Plant List for Salina. Comparable plantings may also be selected with the approval
and consent of the City Forester and the Zoning Administrator, if the proposed plantings are
demonstrated to meet the City of Salina’s objective of providing attractive landscapes with
minimal water usage.
6. Shrubbery may be substituted for up to one-third of the required trees at the rate of ten (10)
shrubs per one (1) required tree. Substitute shrubbery shall attain a mature height of at least
two (2) feet and shall be no less than two-gallon container size at time of planting.
7. The required trees and shrubs (except evergreen varieties) may be located in adjacent public
right-of-way if approved by the city engineer, there are no conflicts with utilities, and the
plantings are located no closer than three (3) feet to the curb line of adjacent streets. No tree
shall be planted between the curb and the sidewalk if the clear space is less than five (5) feet
wide.
8. Trees, shrubbery, walls and fences located near the intersection of streets shall maintain sight
visibility clearance as specified in Chapter 35 of this Code. All fences and walls shall be built
with the finished side out and located toward the private property side of required landscaped
front yards to maintain a landscaped appearance along the street.
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(6) Required buffers.
a. A landscaped buffer is required along the common property line in any nonresidential
development in any zoning district where such development is adjacent to any residential
development and in any multifamily residential development (a development with three (3) or
more dwelling units in one (1) building excepting single-family attached townhouses) in any
zoning district where such development is adjacent to single-family residential development.
b. The design standards for landscaped buffers shall be as follows:
1. The required buffer shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet in width. For developments with
more than one (1) required landscaped buffer, the width of each buffer may be reduced to ten
(10) feet.
2. There shall be one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs or two (2) ornamental trees and five (5)
shrubs for each fifty (50) feet of the length of the buffer.
3. A minimum of one-third of the trees and shrubs shall be evergreen.
4. Parking spaces serving any use allowed in the C-1 district or any district of lesser
classification may be located within the required buffer not closer than five (5) feet from the
property line provided a dense planting screen or solid wall or fence is installed. No
buildings, driveways, or accessory facilities may be located within any portion of a required
buffer.
5. Standards specified in subsection (5)c shall also apply to landscaped buffers.
(7) Parking lot screening.
a. Open unenclosed parking areas containing more than six (6) parking spaces shall be
effectively screened from adjacent residential developments and streets when located
within one hundred (100) feet thereof, except at points of ingress and egress, to a
minimum height of six (6) feet adjacent to residences and three (3) feet adjacent to streets
above the parking surface by the use of walls, fences, bermed lawns and/or plantings.
b. Parking lots containing more than fifty (50) spaces shall contain landscaped islands equal
to five (5) percent of the total paved area. Such islands shall be in addition to the other
landscaped area requirements.
c. The design standards for parking lot screening shall be as follows:
1. Vertical walls and decorative fences should avoid a monotonous appearance by
architectural variation or use of trees, shrubs and/or vines.
2. Parking lot screening may be located within and substituted for required landscaped
front yards and buffers provided that the minimum number of trees otherwise
required are established. Shrubs used to meet screening requirements shall not
substitute for required trees.
3. Landscape materials should be located in a planting strip having a minimum width of
three (3) feet where walls and fences are combined with vines and shrubs, five (5)
feet where trees and shrubs are used exclusively, and ten (10) feet where berms are
combined with trees, shrubs, walls or fences to create the screening effect. The
planting strip shall be measured from the edge of the parking lot paving to the edge of
the adjacent sidewalk or property line.
4. Standards specified in subsection (5)c shall also apply to parking lot screening.
d. Trash receptacles, mechanical equipment, and service areas shall also be screened from
pedestrian access ways and the street right-of-way.
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(8) Other landscape standards. The following additional landscape standards shall also apply:
a. Existing trees may be credited toward the required number of trees provided all of the
following conditions exist:
1. The trees are healthy, at least one and one-half (1 1/2) inches in caliper measured six
(6) inches above the ground, and are a desirable species as determined by the city
forester.
2. The trees are located within the street right-of-way or are within twenty-five (25) feet
of the property line.
3. Provisions are taken to protect the trees during construction to ensure long-term
survival.
b. Landscape plantings should be planted, mulched and staked according to Publication #L-
802 "Woody Plant Material and Installation Specifications" published by the Kansas
State.Forestry Division.
c. Landscaping shall not interfere with the function or accessibility of any gas, electric,
water, sewer, telephone or other utilities or easements. Prior to excavation within any
public right-of-way or easements, the location of all underground utilities shall be
determined and any required permits shall be obtained.
d. Required landscaped area shall consist of a minimum of sixty (60) percent in ground
surface covered by living plant materials from the Recommended Xeriscape Plant List for
Salina turf grass. The remaining forty (40) percent may be covered with bark, wood chips,
rock, bricks, stone or similar nonliving materials provided an effective weed barrier is
installed.
e. All land area not covered by landscaping, paved parking, drives and walkways, and
structures shall be seeded with warm season perennial turf grass and regularly mowed and
maintained in a proper appearance, except that up to 50% of the total turf grass area may
be devoted to cool season grasses.
(9) Maintenance. The maintenance requirements for all landscaping areas shall be as follows:
a. The landowner is responsible for the maintenance of all landscaped areas and shall keep
them in a proper, neat and orderly appearance and free from litter and debris at all times.
b. Maintenance shall include mowing, trimming, weeding, mulching, restaking, pruning,
fertilizing, disease and insect control and other necessary operations.
c. All landscaped areas shall be provided with a permanent water supply, except as
otherwise shown on the landscape plan and approved by the city. Irrigation systems shall
be designed and operated to avoid watering impervious surfaces and streets. Landscape
designers and property owners are required to utilize xeriscaping and take advantage of its
water saving principles and practices.
d. The city shall have the authority to require that all dead trees, shrubs and plants be
replaced during the next planting season.
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(10) Exceptions and modifications. The provisions of this section may be excepted or modified as
follows:
a. The expansion or redevelopment of a site utilizing all or parts of an existing building(s)
shall not be required to meet the landscaping requirements of this section, except as
follows:
1. When the value of renovation or reconstruction exceeds fifty (50) percent of the
appraised value of existing improvements, as determined by the county appraiser; or
2. When there is more than a thirty (30) percent increase in the gross floor area of
existing buildings on the site.
b. Where there exists extraordinary topography, existing vegetation, land ownership, site
boundaries and dimensions, adjacent development characteristics or other exceptional
circumstances or conditions, the zoning administrator may modify or vary the strict
provisions of these regulations as is deemed appropriate, provided the intent and purpose
of this section is maintained.
(11) Completion or assurances for installation.
a. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any structure where landscaping is
required, except as provided in subsection b below, all work indicated on the approved
landscape plan shall be completed, inspected and approved by the zoning administrator.
Prior to approval, the quantities, locations, types and sizes of plants and other landscape
materials shall be checked for compliance.
b. A landowner may obtain a certificate of occupancy for a structure prior to completion of
required landscaping work if completion is not possible due to seasonal or weather
conditions, and if acceptable assurances are submitted guaranteeing the completion of said
landscaping. The acceptable assurance, such as an irrevocable letter of credit, performance
bond, certified check, or escrow account, shall be equal to one hundred twenty-five (125)
percent of the cost to complete the landscaping work and shall be accompanied by a
written agreement assuring that such landscaping will be completed prior to the expiration
date of said assurance. If an inspection reveals that said landscaping work is not
completed prior to the expiration date of said assurance, the city shall utilize said
assurance to pay for the completion of the landscaping work.
(12) Enforcement.
a. Until the provisions of this section, including the condition of any permits issued
thereunder, have been fully met, the city may withhold issuance of any building permit,
certificate of occupancy or inspection required under the city building codes or the city
may issue cease and desist orders for further development.
b. All landscaping shall be subject to periodic inspection by the zoning administrator, or an
authorized representative, to determine compliance with the approved landscape plan and
the requirements of this section. When the landscaping has not been installed, maintained,
or replaced to comply with said plan and requirements, a written corrective order shall be
issued to the alleged violator. The order shall specify the subsections of this section that
are in violation.
(Ord. No. 94-9624, § 1, 2-28-94; Ord. 08-10444, §, 4-28-08)
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Sec. 42-66. Critical drainage areas.
Critical drainage areas may be designated by the board of city commissioners following a report and
recommendation from the planning commission. The city engineer shall identify areas that should be
considered for designation as critical drainage areas. No development or substantial improvement, as
defined in article XIV, may be undertaken within a critical drainage area without first obtaining a permit
from the zoning administrator. The zoning administrator shall not approve any development which does
not provide adequate drainage improvements so as not to inordinately expose the development as well as
surrounding land to increased stormwater flooding. Said drainage improvements shall be designed in
accordance with criteria established by the city engineer. The city engineer shall review proposed
drainage improvement plans and advise the zoning administrator if such plans comply with established
criteria. The completion of said improvements shall be the responsibility of the applicant. This
regulation shall not apply to any platted lot zoned single-family residential, regardless of size, nor any
platted lot containing less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet of land area, regardless of the zoning
classification.
(Ord. No. 97-9780, § 1, 2-10-97; Ord. No. 97-9815, § 1, 7-28-97)
Sec. 42-67. Adult-oriented businesses--Locations.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or cause to be operated an adult-oriented business
unless permitted within the zoning district in which the business is located.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or cause to be operated an adult-oriented business
within one thousand (1,000) feet of any of the following within the corporate limits of the city.
(1) A boundary of a residential district;
(2) A church or synagogue;
(3) A school (grades K through 12);
(4) A group day care center or kindergarten; or
(5) A public park or playground, if any portion of the park or playground or a street abutting any
portion of the park or playground is within or abuts a residential district.
For the purposes of this subsection, measurement shall be made in a straight line, without regard to
intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion of the building or structure used as part of the
premises where an adult-oriented business is conducted, to the nearest property line of the premises of a
church or rectory, school, group day care center or kindergarten or to the nearest boundary of an affected
public park or playground or residential district.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or establish or cause or permit another to operate or
establish an adult-oriented business which is located within five hundred (500) feet of another adult-
oriented business. The distance between two (2) adult-oriented businesses shall be measured in a
straight, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the closest exterior walls of the
structures in which the businesses are located.
(d) It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit the operation, establishment or maintenance of
more than one (1) adult-oriented business in the same building, structure or portion thereof.
(Ord. No. 97-9828, § 1, 10-6-97)
Cross references: Licensing and regulations, § 6-46 et seq.
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Sec. 42-68. Outdoor amplified sound.
No commercial business may use sound amplifiers, loud speakers or other similar devices in an outdoor
area on private property located within five hundred (500) feet of a residential district without first
obtaining a conditional use permit from the city planning commission. Notification of the public hearing
date shall be provided to affected property owners. The city planning commission shall not approve the
permit for any such devices which would create noise levels that would unreasonably disturb the peace,
quiet, comfort or tranquility of neighboring inhabitants. If the permit is approved, appropriate
requirements and conditions may be established and a time limit may be set for expiration unless
renewed for an additional period. The permit may be revoked if the requirements and conditions are not
complied with.
(Ord. No. 98-9861, § 1, 4-13-98)
Sec. 42-69. Wireless communication facilities.
(a) Purpose and objectives. The purpose of these regulations is to establish standards and requirements
for the siting of commercial wireless telecommunications facilities. These regulations are designed
to comply with the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and any other applicable laws. The objectives
are as follows:
(1) Encourage the location of wireless communication facilities in non-residential areas and on
sites where the adverse impact is minimal;
(2) Encourage the joint use of new and existing wireless communication facilities;
(3) Encourage wireless communication facilities to be designed and installed in a manner that
minimizes any adverse visual impact.
(4) Encourage wireless telecommunication facilities to be provided to the community in a safe,
effective and efficient manner;
(5) Facilitate the ability of the providers of wireless communications services to provide such
services to the community through an efficient and timely application process;
(6) Avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from tower failure through careful siting of
wireless communications facilities;
(7) Ensure that the regulation of wireless communication facilities does not have the effect of
prohibiting the provision of personal wireless services, and does not unreasonably discriminate
among functionally equivalent providers of such service; and
(8) Create a hierarchy that influences both where new wireless communication facilities are located
and the types of antennas that are used so that new facilities have the least amount of visual
impact on the community.
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(b) Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following words and terms as used herein are defined to
mean the following:
Abandonment, in the case of a non co-located facility, shall mean: (a) failure to start operations
within ninety (90) days of completion of the structure, or (b) to cease operation for a period of ninety
(90) or more consecutive days. In the case of a co-located facility, abandonment shall mean: (a)
failure to start operations within one hundred eighty (180) days of completion of the structure, or (b)
to cease operation for a period of one hundred eighty (180) or more consecutive days.
Administrative permit shall mean a process and approval by the planning director as described in this
section.
Antenna shall mean any exterior apparatus designed for telephonic, radio, data, internet, or video
communications through the sending and/or receiving of electromagnetic waves, and includes
equipment attached to a tower or building for the purpose of providing wireless communication
services, including unlicensed wireless telecommunications services, wireless telecommunications
services utilizing frequencies authorized by the Federal Communications Commission for "cellular",
"enhanced specialized mobile radio", "specialized mobile radio" and "personal communications
services", telecommunications services, and it's attendant base station.
Antenna support structure shall mean any pole, telescoping mast, tower, tripod, or other structure
which supports a devise used in the transmitting or receiving of radio frequency signals.
Array shall mean a set of antennas for one (1) carrier or service that are placed on a structure at a
given height and spaced so as to avoid interference.
Board of commissioners shall mean the governing body of the City of Salina.
Camouflage describes a wireless communication facility that is disguised, hidden, or integrated with
an existing structure as an architecturally compatible element or a wireless communication facility
that is placed within an existing or proposed structure so as to be effectively hidden from view.
Co-location means the placement of a new wireless communication facility on an existing tower,
existing building or structure.
Design shall mean the appearance of wireless communication facilities and equipment buildings,
including such features as their materials, colors, texture, scale, and shape.
EIA shall mean the Electronics Industry Association.
Equipment enclosures shall mean a structure, shelter, cabinet, or vault used to house and protect the
electronic equipment necessary for processing wireless communication signals and associated
equipment. Associated equipment may include air conditioning, back power supplies and emergency
generators.
Existing tower shall mean any tower in existence at the time of application for an administrative
permit or special permit.
FAA shall mean the Federal Aviation Administration.
FCC shall mean the Federal Communications Commission.
Fair market value shall mean the price at which a willing seller and a willing buyer will trade.
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Fall zone shall mean the area on the ground within a prescribed radius from the base of a wireless
communication facility within which there is a potential hazard from falling debris or collapsing
material.
Guyed tower shall mean a tower that is supported, in whole or part, by guyed wires and ground
anchors.
Height shall mean the vertical distance above grade to the highest point of the antenna support
structure, including the lightning rod and antenna.
Lattice tower shall mean a tower that is constructed to be self-supporting by lattice type supports and
without the use of guyed wires or other supports.
Modification shall mean the changing of any portion of a wireless communication facility from its
description in a previously approved permit. Examples include, but are not limited to, changes in
design, height, number or location of antennas.
Monopole tower shall mean a tower consisting of a single free-standing pole or spire self-supported
on a permanent foundation, constructed without guy wire, ground anchors, or other supports.
Mount shall mean the structure or surface upon which wireless communication facilities are
mounted. There are three (3) types of mounts: (i) Building mounted--a wireless communication
facility affixed to the roof or side of a building, (ii) Ground mounted--a wireless communication
facility fixed to the ground such as a tower, and (iii) Structure mounted--a wireless communication
facility fixed to a structure other than a building, such as light standards, utility poles, and bridges.
Operator shall mean an individual, partnership, association, joint-stock company, trust, or
corporation engaged in control and maintenance of all instrumentalities, facilities and apparatus
incidental to wireless telecommunication transmission, including but not limited to, a tower,
antennae, associated buildings, cabinets and equipment. For the purposes of this article, an
"operator" may or may not hold a lease, license or title on or for the site on which a tower is located.
Owner shall mean either the owner of the real property on which the wireless communication
facility, tower or antenna is located or the owner of the wireless communication facility, tower or
antenna itself.
Provider shall mean every corporation, company, association, joint stock company, firm,
partnership, limited liability company, other entity and individual which provides personal wireless
service over wireless communication facilities.
Screening shall mean materials which effectively hide personal wireless facilities from view, or
landscaping in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Security barrier shall mean a wall, fence, or berm that has the purpose of sealing a wireless
communication facility from unauthorized entry or trespass.
Site shall mean a tract or parcel of land that contains wireless communication facilities including any
antenna, support, structure, building, accessory buildings, and parking and may include other uses
associated with or ancillary to wireless communication services.
Special permit shall mean a process and approval by the planning commission or board of
commissioners as described in this section.
Tower shall mean any structure that is designed, constructed or used for the primary purpose of
supporting one (1) or more antennas, including self-supporting lattice towers, guyed towers, or
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monopole towers. The term encompasses wireless communication facilities including microwave
towers, common-carrier towers, cellular telephone towers or personal communications services
towers, alternative tower structures, and the like. For purposes of this section the term "tower" does
not include radio and television transmission towers, amateur radio transmitting towers or broadcast
facilities.
Unlicensed wireless services shall mean commercial mobile services that operate on public
frequencies and do not need a FCC license.
Wireless communication service and wireless communication facilities used in the chapter shall be
defined in the same manner as the Title 47, United States Code, Section 332 (c)(7)(C), as may be
amended now or in the future and includes facilities for the transmission and reception of radio
microwave signals used for communication, cellular phone, personal communication services,
enhanced specialized mobile radio, and any other wireless services licenses by the FCC and
unlicensed wireless services.
(c) Permit required.
(1) No person shall locate an antenna or tower for wireless communication purposes or alter an
existing wireless communication facility upon any lot or parcel within the City of Salina except
as provided in this chapter.
(2) Maintenance or repair of a wireless communication facility and related equipment, excluding
structural work or changes in height, dimensions or number of antenna, towers, or buildings is
excluded from the requirement to obtain a permit. Building permits may still be required.
(3) Installation of wireless communication facilities requires either an administrative permit (Class
A Permit) issued by the planning director or approval of a special permit (Class B or Class C
Permit) by the planning commission or board of commissioners.
a. Class A Permit: The planning director may issue an administrative permit in the following
cases:
1. An application to co-locate additional antennas on an existing facility;
2. An application to place an antenna on an existing structure in the U or C-4 Districts;
3. An application to place an antenna on an existing structure in a C-2, C-3, C-5, C-6, C-
7 or I-1 district that extends no more than twenty (20) feet above the maximum
permitted structure height in that district;
4. An application to construct a monopole tower up to one hundred twenty (120) feet in
height in an I-2 or I-3 district if the proposed tower site is within four hundred (400)
feet of a residential area or up to two hundred (200) feet in height if the proposed
tower site is more than four hundred (400) feet from the nearest residential area.
Within thirty (30) days after receiving a complete application, the planning director
shall either approve, approve with conditions or deny the request for a (Class A)
administrative permit, or shall refer the application to the planning commission for a
public hearing.
If a request for an administrative permit is not acted upon within thirty (30) days, or is
denied, or the conditions imposed thereon are unacceptable to the applicant, then the
applicant may, by written notice to the planning director, convert the request for an
administrative permit to an application for a (Class B) special permit. Moreover, an
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applicant may, in lieu of and without first seeking an administrative permit hereunder,
request a special permit for its proposed facility.
b. Class B Permit. The Planning Commission may issue a special permit after holding a
public hearing in accordance with the procedures established in Sections 42-24 of the
Salina Code in the following cases:
1. An application to construct a monopole tower in an I-2 or I-3 district which does not
meet the criteria for a Class A administrative permit;
2. An application to construct a monopole tower up to two hundred (200) feet in height
in an A-1, U, C-2, C-3, C-5, C-6, C-7 or I-1 district if the proposed tower will
maintain a setback from adjacent property and public right-of-way equal to or greater
than the proposed height of the tower; or
3. An application to construct a rooftop facility on an existing structure in C-2, C-3, C-5,
C-6, C-7 or I-1 district which would extend more than twenty (20) feet above the
maximum permitted structure height in that district.
c. Class C Permit. The board of commissioners may issue a special permit following a
public hearing and recommendation by the planning commission in the following cases:
1. An application to construct a tower in a C-1 district or any residential district;
2. An application to construct a tower in a historic district or within five hundred (500)
feet of a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places; or to place a
rooftop facility on a local landmark or building listed on the National Register of
Historic Places;
3. An application to construct a tower within any approach zone to the Salina Municipal
Airport;
4. An application to construct a lattice type tower anywhere within the city;
5. An application to construct a tower in the C-2, C-3, C-5, C-6, C-7 or I-1 districts
which does not comply with the performance standards in subsection (h); or
6. An application to construct a tower over two hundred (200) feet in height anywhere
within the city.
d. Denial of special permit. Any decision to deny a special permit under this section shall be
made in writing and shall state the specific reasons for the denial. Any denial by the
planning commission may be appealed to the board of commissioners. Any denial by the
board of commissioners shall be deemed a final administrative decision, subject to judicial
review and appeal. In the event that a special permit application is denied by the planning
commission or board of commissioners, no new request for the same or substantially
similar administrative or special permit shall be accepted or processed within six (6)
months after denial of that application.
e. Protests. The notification and protest area for special permit applications shall be four
hundred (400) feet from the proposed tower site. If a Class B permit is approved by the
planning commission, affected property owners shall have the same right to present a
protest petition to the board of commissioners and appeal that decision as property owners
in rezoning cases. The protest procedure shall be as provided in K.S.A. 12-708 and section
42-26(b) of this chapter.
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(d) Locational preferences. Wireless communication facilities shall be located and designed to minimize
any adverse effects on surrounding properties, particularly residential properties. In its review of
requests for new tower construction the City of Salina will give preferred status to locations where
the existing topography, surrounding land uses, existing buildings or other structures provide the
greatest amount of visual screening. Proposed towers in sensitive areas will be discouraged. The City
of Salina's locational preferences for siting new wireless communication facilities are listed below:
(1) Preferred location sites:
a. Publicly owned sites on which wireless communication facilities can be unobtrusively
located with regard to visibility, aesthetic appearance and public safety. Such sites may
include locating on existing buildings, light poles or water towers, co-locating on existing
towers, screened roof-top facilities or other camouflaged sites for antennas and recreation
areas, athletic fields, school grounds, maintenance yards and other publicly owned
facilities for towers.
b. Privately owned sites which possess the same characteristics as a. above.
c. Sites in commercially or industrial zoned districts where wireless communication facilities
would be minimally obtrusive, would have a minimal impact on the surrounding area and
are an appropriate distance from residential areas.
(2) Limited preference sites:
a. Sites on other public property.
b. Sites on other commercially or industrially zoned property.
(3) Sensitive location sites. Sites located in areas with predominantly residential uses,
environmentally sensitive areas, entryway corridors to the city, local landmarks or historic
districts, properties listed or eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places and
the environs of the Salina Municipal Airport.
(e) Application requirements.
(1) Pre-application conference. Prior to the acceptance of an application by the city, applicants
shall participate in a pre-application conference with the planning department for the purposes
of discussing application requirements, specifics of the site and plans for current and future
facilities.
(2) Applications for either an administrative permit or a special permit for a wireless
communication facility shall be filed with the planning director and shall include the following:
a. A plot plan of the site and the proposed facility drawn to an accurate scale and showing all
pertinent information. The application material shall provide sufficient information, as
determined by the planning director, to allow a complete review of the proposal. The
application material shall also include sufficient detail to indicate compliance with all
applicable design and performance standards. Failure to provide adequate information
may result in the rejection of the application.
b. A copy of the lease between the applicant and the owner. The lease shall contain the
following provisions: (1) the owner and the applicant shall have the ability to enter into
leases with other providers for collocation with the consent of each party which shall not
unreasonably be withheld; and (2) the landowner shall be responsible for the removal of
the tower or facility in the event the lessee fails to remove it upon abandonment.
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c. A statement explaining the need for the facility to provide or enhance wireless
communication services in the area including a map of the service area of the proposed
facility.
d. A statement identifying which location preference, identified in subsection (d) the
proposed facility is meeting. If the proposed location is not a preferred location site, the
applicant shall describe:
(i) Whether any preferred location sites are located within the service area of the
proposed wireless communication service facility;
(ii) What good faith efforts and measures were taken to investigate each of these
preferred location sites and why such efforts were unsuccessful;
(iii) Why the use of a preferred location site is not technologically, legally or
economically feasible;
(iv) How and why the proposed site is required to meet service demands for the proposed
facility and citywide network; and
(v) The distance between the proposed facility and the nearest residential unit and
residentially zoned properties.
e. A statement indicating proposed measures designed to minimize potentially adverse visual
effects on adjacent properties with consideration given to design, unobtrusiveness,
minimum height necessary to accommodate antennae, avoidance of artificial light and the
color of the facility.
f. A statement describing the proposed fall zone around the facility.
g. If the application is for a new tower, a report from the manufacturer or a licensed
professional engineer describing the tower's maximum capacity including the number of
antennas it can accommodate for co-location, taking into consideration radio frequency
interference, mass, height, and other characteristics, as well as options to overcome any
problems those considerations may pose to service delivery.
h. A signed statement from the tower owner stating that the owner and future successors will
allow shared use of the tower if (1) capacity exists based on current and planned use by
owner; (2) a future applicant for space on the tower agrees in writing to pay any
reasonable charge for shared use and (3) the potential use is technologically compatible.
i. A description of the security barrier surrounding the base of the tower and accessory
equipment. The description should include the method of fencing, finished color and, if
applicable, the method of camouflage and illumination.
j. A description of the anticipated maintenance and monitoring program for the antennae
and back up equipment, including frequency of maintenance services.
(f) Inventory of towers. Each applicant for an administrative or special permit shall submit an inventory
of its facilities and an inventory of the facilities of those companies proposing to co-locate on the
proposed facility (tower or antenna mount) within the city. No permit will be approved unless the
applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the city by substantial evidence that no existing facility
(whether or not owned by the applicant) can accommodate, as is or through modification, the
proposed facility. Substantial evidence to demonstrate that no existing facility is suitable shall
consist of any of the following:
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(1) An affidavit demonstrating that the applicant made diligent efforts to install or co-locate on
existing towers and other existing structures within the geographic search area as determined
by a qualified radio frequency engineer.
(2) An affidavit demonstrating that existing towers and structures located within the geographic
search area, as determined by a qualified radio frequency engineer, and within one (1) mile
radius of the proposed tower site do not have the capacity to provide reasonable technical
service consistent with the applicant's technical system, including but not limited to, applicable
FCC requirements.
(3) Written technical evidence from a qualified radio frequency engineer that existing towers and
structures within the geographic search area are not of sufficient height to meet the applicable
FCC requirements.
(4) Written technical evidence from a qualified structural engineer that existing towers and
structures within the geographic search area do not have sufficient structural strength to support
the proposed facility.
(5) A written statement from a qualified radio frequency engineer submitting technical evidence
substantiating his opinion that the existing towers and structures within the geographic search
area are incompatible due to electromagnetic/radio frequency interference or interference with
public safety communications or the usual and customary transmission or reception of radio,
television, or other communications service enjoyed by surrounding properties and that antenna
on the existing tower or structure cannot be relocated on the existing structure to accommodate
additional users.
(6) An affidavit that the fees, costs, or contractual provisions required by the owner to share an
existing tower or structure within the geographic search area or to adapt an existing tower or
structure within the geographic search area for sharing, are unreasonable.
(7) The applicant demonstrates that there are other limiting factors that render existing towers and
structures within the geographic search area and within a one (1) mile radius of the proposed
tower site unsuitable.
(8) The applicant demonstrates that state of the art technology used in their wireless
telecommunications business and within the scope of the applicant's FCC license is unsuitable
for the site involved.
(9) The applicant demonstrates that there are other limiting factors that render existing towers and
structures within the geographic search area and within a one (1) mile radius of the proposed
tower site unsuitable.
(g) Standards for evaluation of special permit applications.
(1) The planning commission or board of commissioners may approve, by special permit, a
wireless communication facility in any zoning district after review and consideration of all of
the following:
a. Conformity with the city's Comprehensive Plan.
b. Preference of site location in accordance with subsection (d).
c. Compatibility with abutting property and surrounding land uses.
d. Adverse impacts such as visual, environmental or safety impacts.
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e. Color and finish of the proposed tower.
f. Screening potential of existing vegetation, structures and topographic features.
g. Potential for adequate screening of proposed facilities, ground level equipment, and tower
base.
h. Scale of facility in relation to surrounding land uses.
i. Impact on entry corridors into the city.
j. Impact on landmark structures, historically significant structures or districts, or
architecturally significant structures.
(2) An application to construct new towers may be denied if the applicant has not shown by
substantial evidence that it has made a good faith effort to mount the facilities on an existing
structure and/or tower.
(3) Locations in sensitive location sites shall be considered only if the applicant:
a. Provides evidence showing what good faith efforts and measures were taken to secure a
preferred location site or limited preference site within one (1) mile of the proposed
facility; and
b. Demonstrates with engineering evidence why each such preferred location site or limited
preference site was not technologically or economically feasible.
(h) Performance standards. Unless otherwise specified, all wireless communication facilities shall
comply with the following performance standards. The planning commission may recommend and
the board of commissioners may grant a waiver from these standards when supported by sufficient
justification and if the purpose and objectives of this section would be better served thereby.
(1) Height. The maximum height for a communications tower is two hundred (200) feet, excluding
a lightning rod not to exceed twenty (20) ft. All new towers in excess of one hundred (100) feet
shall be designed to accommodate at least two (2) providers and those in excess of one hundred
fifty (150) feet at least three (3) providers.
(2) Design type. All towers, except those designed as an architecturally compatible element, shall
be a monopole design unless otherwise specifically approved by the board of commissioners.
Guyed towers shall not be permitted.
(3) Setbacks. Towers shall be set back from any property line or a public right-of-way a distance
equal to the tower height. Towers, except those designed as an architecturally compatible
element, shall be set back four hundred (400) feet from any surrounding property zoned for
single-family or two-family residential use.
(4) Facility appearance.
a. Towers shall either maintain a galvanized steel finish or, subject to any applicable
standards of the FAA, be painted a neutral color to reduce visual obtrusiveness so as to be
consistent with the natural or built environment of the site.
b. The design of the equipment structure and any other associated permitted structures shall,
to the maximum extent practicable, use materials, colors, textures, screening, and
landscaping that minimize the visual impact and enhance compatibility with the
surrounding natural or built environment. Additionally the design of the site shall also
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comply with any design guidelines as may be applicable to the particular zoning district in
which the facility is located.
c. For co-located telecommunications facilities, the antenna and supporting electrical and
mechanical equipment must be a neutral color that is identical to, or closely compatible
with, the color or the supporting structure to minimize the visual impact and enhance
compatibility with surrounding development.
(5) Lighting. No signals, artificial lights, or illumination shall be permitted on any facility unless
required by the FAA or other applicable authority. If required, the lighting shall be designed to
minimize off-site impacts. Security lighting around the base of the tower may be provided if the
lighting is shielded so that no light is directed towards adjacent properties or rights-of-way.
(6) Security fencing. Towers and associated accessory buildings and equipment shall be enclosed
by a security fence or wall that is a minimum of six (6) feet in height and is equipped with an
anti-climbing device or apparatus. Access shall be through a locked gate or door in the required
fence or wall. Additional measures may be required as a condition of the issuance of an
administrative permit as deemed necessary by the planning director or the planning commission
or board of commissioners in the case of a special permit, so long as the additional measures
are reasonably related to a security issue.
(7) Outdoor storage. No outdoor storage of vehicles, materials, or equipment is permitted.
Equipment not used in direct support of the facility shall not be stored or parked on site unless
repairs to the facility are being made.
(8) Signs. No signs, including commercial advertising, logo, political signs, flyers, flags, or
banners, but excluding warning signs, shall be allowed on any part of the tower or antenna site.
Any signs placed in violation of this section shall be removed immediately at the owner or
operator's expense. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of the city's zoning ordinance, the
following warning signs shall be utilized in connection with the tower or antenna site, as
applicable:
a. If high voltage is necessary for the operation of the tower or associated equipment, "HIGH
VOLTAGE--DANGER" warning signs shall be permanently attached to each side of the
fence or wall surrounding the structure.
b. "NO TRESPASSING" warning signs shall be permanently attached to the fence or wall
surrounding the structure and spaced no more than forty (40) feet apart; (a) the height of
the lettering of the warning signs shall be at least twelve (12) inches and the signs shall be
installed at least five (5) feet above the finished grade; (b) the warning signs may be
attached to freestanding poles if the content of the sign may be obstructed by landscaping.
c. A sign on the gate indicating the name and address of the tower owner and a phone
number where the tower owner can be reached twenty-four (24) hours a day in case of an
emergency shall be permanently attached to the fence.
(9) Parking. Each facility site shall provide paved parking for use by maintenance personnel. A
minimum of one (1) space shall be provided per user located on the facility site. No vehicle
storage shall be permitted.
(10) Landscaping. Facilities must comply with all applicable landscaping requirements of the zoning
ordinance. The planning director, planning commission or board of commission may require
landscaping in excess of those requirements in order to enhance compatibility with adjacent
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uses or zoning districts. At a minimum, the landscaping shall consist of a landscape strip of not
less than ten (10) feet in width planted with materials which will provide a visual barrier to a
minimum height of six (6) feet, as approved by the city. The landscape strip shall be exterior to
any security fence or wall.
(11) Facility replacement.
a. Modification to existing site. Up to fifty (50) percent of the height of an existing tower
may be replaced with no resulting increase in height as part of modifications made to
provide for co-location of a new facility. Replacement of more than fifty (50) percent shall
be considered a new tower and shall meet all of the applicable requirements for new
construction.
b. Rebuilding damaged or destroyed existing site. Existing tower and facilities that are
damaged or destroyed may be rebuilt through administrative review and approval by the
planning director provided the replacement tower or facility is the same as the original in
type, location, and intensity or brings a previously nonconforming tower or facility into a
greater conformance with these standards, and no more than fifty (50) percent of the tower
or facility is involved. If more than fifty (50) percent of the tower or facility is involved, it
shall be considered a new facility and shall meet all the applicable requirements for new
construction. All replacement shall comply with then applicable building codes and a new
administrative permit or special permit and building permit shall be obtained and be
completed within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date the tower or facility was
damaged or destroyed. If no permit is obtained or it expires, or replacement is not timely
completed, the tower of facility shall be deemed abandoned.
(12) Removal of abandoned facility. Any facility deemed abandoned pursuant to this chapter or any
facility that is not operated for a continuous period of twelve (12) months shall be considered
abandoned, and the owner or last operator thereof shall remove it within ninety (90) days of
receipt of a "written notice to remove" from the city. Failure to remove an abandoned tower or
facility within ninety (90) days shall be grounds to remove it at the owner's or last operator's
expense. If there are two (2) or more users of a single tower or facility, then this provision shall
not become effective until all users cease using it.
(i) General requirements. Wireless communication providers shall comply at all times with the current
applicable FCC and FAA standards and regulations. Prior to the issuance of a building permit to
construct a facility, the owner/applicant or operator/applicant shall provide the city with the required
clearances, licenses and certifications from all agencies of the federal government with the authority
to regulate towers and antennas.
(1) Building Codes; safety standards. To ensure the structural integrity of towers the owner or
operator of a tower shall ensure that it is maintained in compliance with standards contained in
applicable federal, state. or local building codes and the applicable standards for towers that are
published by the Electronic Industries Association ("EIA") as amended from time to time. If,
upon inspection, the building official concludes that a tower fails to comply with such codes
and standards, then upon notice being provided to the operator or owner of the tower, the
operator shall have thirty (30) days to bring the tower into compliance with such standards.
Failure to bring a tower into compliance within thirty (30) days shall constitute grounds for
removal of the tower at the owner or operator's expense.
(2) Structural design. Towers shall be constructed to current EIA standards, which may be
amended from time to time, and all applicable building codes adopted by the city. Furthermore,
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any improvements and/or additions to existing towers shall comply with the requirements of
this chapter and shall require submission of construction plans sealed and verified by a
professional engineer which demonstrate compliance with the EIA standards and all other good
industry practices. The plans shall be submitted and reviewed at the time building permits are
requested.
(Ord. No. 98-9885, § 1, 8-17-98; Ord. No. 01-10033, § 1, 6-4-01)
Secs. 42-70--42-75. Reserved.
ARTICLE V. GENERAL BULK REGULATIONS
Sec. 42-76. Bulk requirements.
(a) In this chapter, bulk requirements are expressed in terms of maximum structure height, maximum lot
coverage, minimum setbacks and minimum front, side and rear yards. No structure, or part thereof,
shall hereafter be built, or moved or remodeled, and no structure or land shall hereafter be used,
occupied, arranged or designed for use of occupancy:
(1) So as to exceed the maximum lot coverage percentage, or the maximum of structure height
specified for the zoning district in which the structure is located;
(2) So as to provide any setback or front, side or rear yard that is less than that specified for the
zoning district in which such structure or use of land is located or maintained;
(3) Which is smaller in area than the minimum area, or minimum lot area per dwelling unit,
required in the zoning district in which the structure or land is located;
(4) Which is narrower than the minimum lot width required in the zoning district in which the
structure or land is located; or
(5) Which is shallower than the minimum lot depth required in the zoning district in which the
structure or land is located.
(b) No existing structure shall hereafter be remodeled so as to conflict or further conflict with the lot
area per dwelling unit requirements for the zoning district.
(Code 1966, § 36-500)
Sec. 42-77. Yard requirements for open land.
If a zoning lot is, or will be, occupied by a permitted use without structures, then the minimum setback
and minimum side and rear yards that would otherwise be required for such zoning lots shall be
provided and maintained unless some other provision of this chapter requires or permits a different
minimum setback, front, side or rear yard. The front, side and rear yards shall not be required on zoning
lots used for garden purposes without structures, or on zoning lots used for open public recreation areas.
(Code 1966, § 36-501)
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Sec. 42-78. Restrictions on allocation and disposition of required yards or open space.
(a) No part of the lot area, or of a yard, or other open space, or off-street parking or loading space
provided in connection with any structure or use in order to comply with this chapter shall, by reason
of change of ownership or otherwise, be included as part of the minimum lot area or of a yard, or
open space, or off-street parking or loading space required for any other structure or use, except as
specifically provided herein.
(b) All of the lot area and all yards and other open spaces provided in connection with any structure or
use in order to comply with this chapter shall be located on the same lot as such structure or use.
(c) No part of the lot area, or of a yard, or other open space, or off-street parking or loading space
provided in connection with any structure or use (including, but not limited to, any structure or use
existing on the effective date of this chapter or of any amendment thereof) shall be subsequently
reduced below, or further reduced if already less than, the minimum requirements of this chapter for
the equivalent new construction.
(Code 1966, § 36-502)
Sec. 42-79. Permitted obstructions in required yards.
The following shall not be considered to be obstructions when located in a required yard:
(1) In all yards. Open terraces not over thirty-six (36) inches above the average level of the
adjoining ground but not including a permanently roofed-over terrace or porch; awnings or
canopies; steps thirty-six (36) inches or less above grade which are necessary for access to a
permanent structure or for access to a lot from a street or alley; arbors and trellises; flagpoles;
and signs, when permitted by article X of this chapter.
(2) In any yard except a front yard. Accessory uses permitted by article IV of this chapter;
recreational and laundry drying equipment; and open space and enclosed fences not exceeding
six (6) feet in height. If any provision in this chapter requires a fence in a front yard, or a fence
that has a minimum height in excess of five (5) feet, then such fence shall be a permitted
obstruction within the meaning of this section.
(3) In front yards. Open, unenclosed porches projecting eight (8) feet or less and fences on corner
or double frontage lots in accordance with the requirements of section 8-407(1).
(Code 1966, § 36-503; Ord. No. 80-8795, § 1, 6-23-80; Ord. No. 81-8842, § 1, 3-23-81)
Sec. 42-80. Lot size requirements and bulk regulations for public utility facilities.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, none of the following public utility or public
service uses shall be required to comply with the lot size requirements and bulk regulations of the
zoning district in which they are located:
(1) Cable TV poles;
(2) Electric and telephone substations and distribution systems;
(3) Gas regulator stations;
(4) Poles, wires, cables, conduits, vaults, laterals, pipes, mains, valves, or other similar equipment
for the transmission of electricity, gas or water;
(5) Pumping stations;
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(6) Radio, television and microwave transmitting or relay stations and towers;
(7) Transformer stations;
(8) Water towers or standpipes;
(9) Any other similar use.
(Code 1966, § 36-504)
Sec. 42-81. Obstructing visibility at intersections.
See sections 35-51 et seq.; for regulations concerning obstructing visibility at intersections.
(Code 1966, § 36-505)
Sec. 42-82. Corner lots in residential districts.
(a) On any corner lot in the R, R-1, R-2, R-2.5, R-3 and MH-S districts a single-family or two-family
dwelling shall be required to maintain a front yard setback adjacent to only (1) street. The front yard
setback shall be required adjacent to the street abutting the principal entrance which shall be
identified as the official address assigned to the property. For the non-address side of a corner lot,
the following setback requirements shall apply:
(1) When the non-address side of a dwelling is on a residential or collector street, the required front
yard setback may be reduced to fifteen (15) feet if the lot is back to back with another corner
lot and to twenty (20) feet in every other case.
(2) All detached garages, attached garages and carports facing the street on the non-address side of
a dwelling shall be set back at least twenty (20) feet from the property line.
(b) In the case of a corner lot which is a platted lot of record that is fifty (50) feet in width or less, one
(1) of the two (2) required front yards may be reduced to no less than fifteen (15) feet, subject to the
requirements of subsection (2) above relating to garage setbacks.
(Ord. No. 95-9709, § 1, 10-16-95)
Sec. 42-83 Fences, Walls and Hedges
(a) Erecting, maintaining for spite prohibited. No person shall erect or maintain any fence, wall or hedge
for the definite purpose of annoying any other person, or for the purpose of injuring another by
obstructing the view, shutting out the sunshine, hindering ventilation or causing inconvenience in
any other manner.
(b) Electrical fences prohibited. No electrically charged fence shall be erected or maintained.
(c) Erecting, maintaining on public property. No privately owned fence, wall or hedge shall be erected
or maintained on any public property; provided however, a split rail fence not exceeding a height of
three (3) feet may be erected within the right-of-way of a local residential street when placed at least
six (6) feet from the curb or traveled way.
(d) Hedges along streets, alleys. It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any real estate in the
city to permit or allow any hedge standing or growing thereon as a fence along any of the public
streets or alleys of the city to be or become more than three (3) feet in height or to permit or allow
the same to extend into the streets or alleys more than one (1) foot.
(e) Fences classified. For the purposes of this article, fences are hereby classified into the following
types:
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(1) Class 1. Masonry walls;
(2) Class 2. Ornamental iron;
(3) Class 3. Woven wire or chain link.
(4) Class 4. Wood picket or split rail (more than fifty (50) percent open);
(5) Class 5. Solid fences (wood or metal less than fifty (50) percent open).
(f) Requirements for fences, hedges enclosing dwelling plots. In any location zoned residential, fences shall
conform to the following requirements:
(1) Front yard. Front yard fences and hedges erected in front of the required front yard building line
(see Article VI, District Regulations) shall be of any class. Class 2, 3 and 4 fences shall not
exceed a height of four (4) feet; Class 1 and 5, fences shall not exceed a height of three (3) feet.
Fences and hedges on corner lots in which the rear yard abuts the front yard of the adjoining lot
shall conform to the requirements for front yard fences and hedges for such part of the fence or
hedge as abuts the adjoining front yard.
a. Fences on corner lots. Where a property is located on a corner lot, thus requiring compliance
with two (2) or more front yards, a solid fence may be erected, not to exceed six (6) feet to
height along the nonaddress front yard extending to the property line. Such fence shall not be
erected in violation of Section 42-81, Obstructing visibility at intersections.
b. Fences on double frontage lots. Where a property consists of a lot where two (2) opposite lot
lines abut public streets which are more or less parallel and thus requires compliance with
two (2) front yard setbacks, a solid fence may be erected not to exceed six (6) feet in height
along the yard which has been designated as the rear yard by the owner or developer. When
one (1) of the streets abutting such a lot has been officially designated by the city as an
arterial street, said fence shall not be erected in violation of Section 42-81, Obstructing
visibility at intersections.
(2) Side yard. Side yard fences erected back of the required front yard building line and within the
required side yard of the lot (see Article VI, District Regulations) may be of any class not over
six (6) feet in height. The height restrictions herein provided shall not be applicable to planting of
shrubs and/or trees used as a hedge.
(3) Rear yard. Rear yard fences and hedges erected along the rear property line may be of any class
not over eight (8) feet in height, except as provided by subsection (1). The height restrictions
herein provided shall not be applicable to planting of shrubs and/or trees used as a hedge.
(4) Prohibited fences. No barbed wire or other sharp pointed fences shall be erected or maintained in
any residential or commercial district, except for those listed in subsection (g).
(5) Fences on retaining walls. In case of a fence erected on top of a retaining wall, the height shall be
measured from the grade of the low side; provided, that in any case, a fence of Class 2, 3, 4, or 5
may be erected on top of a retaining wall to a height not to exceed six (6) feet above the grade of
the high side.
(6) Retaining walls. Retaining walls shall be adequately designed and drained so as to resist all
lateral pressure to which they may be subjected. Retaining walls shall not be built higher than the
grade of the ground on the high side of the wall when such would exceed the height allowed for a
Class 1 fence, the height of which is measured from the low side of the wall.
(7) Variations. When, in the judgment of the Board of Zoning Appeals, the public health, safety and
welfare will be substantially served, the neighborhood property will not be materially damaged,
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and a certified copy of a written agreement between neighboring property owners has been filed
with the Board of Zoning Appeals, it may, at its discretion vary the requirements herein;
provided, that no violation of Chapter 42 may be permitted.
(g) Barbed wire. Barbed wire fences may be installed in industrial districts provided that the barbed wire
must be installed at a height of no lower than six (6) feet from the ground. In addition, for security
purposes, the following uses may be enclosed by fences containing barbed wire at a height no closer than
six (6) feet from the ground regardless of whether they are located in a residential, commercial or
industrial district:
1. Airports
2. Armories and other military installations
3. Contractor’s storage yards
4. Correctional facilities
5. Public water and wastewater facilities, including water tower sites
6. Public utility substations
7. Radio, television, microwave transmitting and communication tower sites
8. Secured storage facilities (mini-storage, RV storage and warehouses)
9. Vehicle and equipment storage yards
(h) Requirements for commercial and industrial fences. Commercial or industrial fences may be of any class
and the height thereof shall not exceed ten (10) feet; provided that when such fences are built in required
front yard setback spaces (see Article VI, District Regulations), they shall be limited to Class 3 type
fences which shall not exceed a height of eight (8) feet unless the fence is required elsewhere in this
chapter for screening purposes. A fence required for screening purposes shall be of Class 5 type
construction. (See Section 42-79 regarding required obstructions in front yards.)
(i) Maintenance of fences. Fences shall be kept in repair and any dilapidated, dangerous or unsightly fence
shall be removed or repaired when so ordered by the Zoning Administrator or his or her designee.
(j) Violations declared nuisances; removal. Any fence, hedge or wall erected or maintained in violation of
the provisions of this article is hereby declared to be a nuisance and shall be removed by the owner
thereof within five (5) days after receipt of notice from the Zoning Administrator or his or her designee
to remove same.
(Ord. No. 04-10217, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 07-10399, § 1, 7-23-07)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10217 adopted § 42-83, formerly §§ 8-402 – 8-411.
Secs. 42-84--42-100. Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. DISTRICT REGULATIONS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Secs. 42-101--42-110. Reserved.
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DIVISION 2. A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
Sec. 42-111. Design.
The A-1 district is designed to reflect the pattern of land uses that are found in the rural areas of the city.
(Code 1966, § 36-600)
Sec. 42-112. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the A-1 district are as follows:
(1) Agriculture, as defined in this chapter;
(2) Cemeteries, including crematories and mausoleums when used in conjunction with a cemetery,
but not including mortuaries;
(3) Dog kennels or animal hospitals, provided no structure or pen housing any animals shall be
located nearer than seven hundred fifty (750) feet to the boundary of any residential district;
(4) Dwellings, single-family;
(5) Family-care facilities;
(6) Oil or gas well drilling, provided such well is, or will be, located more than five hundred (500)
feet from any school, residential district boundary, or any residential building other than a
residential building occupied by the owner, lessee or operator of the premises on which the
well is located (see section 42-113);
(7) Public service and public utility uses, as follows, provided such use is, or will be, located more
than three hundred (300) feet from the boundary of any residential district (see section 42-113):
a. Ambulance service;
b. Electric and telephone substations and distribution centers;
c. Gas regulator stations;
d. Poles, wires, cables, conduits, vaults, laterals, pipes, mains, valves and other similar
equipment for the transmission, as distinguished from distribution to consumers, of
telephone or other communications, electricity, gas or water, operated or maintained by a
public utility, as defined in this chapter;
e. Police and fire stations;
f. Pumping stations;
g. Radio, television and microwave transmitting or relay stations and towers;
h. Telephone exchanges;
i. Transformer stations;
j. Water reservoirs and standpipes;
(8) Recreational and social facilities, as follows:
a. Country clubs, including golf, swimming and tennis clubs;
b. Golf courses, but not including golf driving ranges, pitch and putt, or miniature golf
courses;
c. Parks and playgrounds;
d. Privately owned dwellings for seasonal occupancy and not designed or used for permanent
occupancy, such as summer homes and cottages, and hunting and fishing lodges and
cabins;
e. Public athletic fields.
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(9) Religious institutions, as follows:
a. Churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, cathedrals, and shrines;
b. Convents, seminaries, monasteries, and nunneries;
c. Rectories, parsonages and parish houses.
(10) Riding stables, provided no structure housing horses shall be located nearer than seven hundred
fifty (750) feet to the boundary of any residential district;
(11) Well head stations, well separators and other similar above-the-ground facilities customarily
used for the distribution, transmission or storage of oil or natural gas, provided no such
equipment shall be located nearer than five hundred (500) feet from the boundary of any
residential district. Such equipment may be in enclosed buildings or in the open, but it must be
completely enclosed behind a chain link fence with a two (2) inch or less mesh, or its
equivalent, not less than six (6) feet in height;
(12) Accessory and temporary uses, and home occupations, as permitted by article IV of this
chapter;
(13) Signs, as permitted by article X of this chapter;
(14) Off-street parking, as required by article XI of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-600(1); Ord. No. 80-8796, § 1, 7-7-80)
Sec. 42-113. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the A-1 district are as follows:
(1) Airports;
(2) Campgrounds, subject to the provisions of section 42-224(b) and (c);
(3) Community sewage treatment plants;
(4) Educational institutions as follows:
a. Boarding schools and academies;
b. Colleges and universities;
c. Primary, intermediate and secondary schools.
(5) Excavation, extraction, or mining of sand, gravel, or other raw materials from the earth for
resale. The conditions imposed on such excavation, extraction, or mining may include, but are
not limited to, requirements for setbacks from schools and residential districts, screening,
fencing, redevelopment, and restrictions on the grade of the excavation and vehicular access
thereto;
(6) Greenhouses and nurseries;
(7) Group-care facilities;
(8) Group day-care centers when located in a nonresidential building;
(9) Hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes and nursing homes;
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(10) Libraries and museums;
(11) Noncommercial recreational buildings, community centers, auditoriums, stadiums, and arenas;
(12) Oil or gas well drilling when not permitted by section 42-112;
(13) Power plants;
(14) Public service and public utility uses listed in section 42-112(7), but which are, or will be
located nearer than three hundred (300) feet to the boundary of a residential district;
(15) Public utility substations;
(16) Recreational facilities such as campgrounds, youth camps, gun clubs, and skeet and trap
shooting ranges;
(17) Sanitary landfill, subject to state. requirements.
(Code 1966, § 36-600(2); Ord. No. 80-8796, § 2, 7-7-80)
Sec. 42-114. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the A-1 district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot area: four (4) acres.
(2) Minimum lot width: two hundred (200) feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: two hundred (200) feet.
(Code 1966, § 36-600(3))
Sec. 42-115. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the A-1 district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: forty-five (45) feet.
(2) Yard requirements:
a. Minimum front yard:
1. Eighty (80) feet, measured from the center line of the street or fifty (50) feet,
measured from the front lot line, whichever is greater.
2. When an addition to an existing nonconforming structure located on a corner lot is to
be constructed, said addition may be allowed to match the front yard setback of the
existing structure, provided that the front yard so affected does not abut an arterial
streetError! Bookmark not defined. with right-of-way less than one hundred (100)
feet, and further provided that the construction conforms with all remaining bulk
regulations.
b. Minimum side yard on each side of a zoning lot:
1. Single-family dwellings: ten (10) feet.
2. All other permitted and conditional uses: twenty-five (25) feet.
c. Minimum rear yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
(Code 1966, § 36-600(4); Ord. No. 84-9003, § 1, 2-13-84)
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Secs. 42-116--42-125. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN DISTRICT
Sec. 42-126. Design.
The RS district is designed for single-family dwellings and compatible uses, at a density not less than
one acre per dwelling unit (1 unit/acre).
(Code 1966, § 36-601)
Sec. 42-127. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the RS district are as follows:
(1) Agriculture as defined in this chapter;
(2) Dwellings, single-family detached;
(3) Family-care facilities;
(4) Golf courses, not including accessory clubhouses, golf driving ranges, pitch and putt or
miniature golf courses;
(5) Parks and playgrounds;
(6) Accessory and temporary uses and home occupations, as permitted by article IV of this chapter;
(7) Signs, as permitted by article X of this chapter;
(8) Off-street parking and loading, as required by article XI of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-601(1); Ord. No. 80-8796, § 3, 7-7-80)
Sec. 42-128. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the RS district are as follows:
(1) Churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, cathedrals and shrines;
(2) Group-care facilities;
(3) Group day care centers providing care for no more than twelve (12) children in an occupied
dwelling or with no maximum limitation if located in a nonresidential building; provided that
preschools providing care for no more than twelve (12) children per session may be located in
an unoccupied dwelling.
(4) Hobby breeders keeping between eleven (11) and nineteen (19) dogs on a zoning lot, subject to
the provisions of adequate screening, waste disposal facilities, pest control and fencing;
(5) Hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes and nursing homes, provided that they shall be screened
from adjacent residential property and shall be directly accessible to a collector or arterial
street;
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(6) Public utility uses, as follows, provide that the location is first approved by the planning
commission, and provided further, that a landscape plan or screening plan, if necessary, is first
approved by the planning commission:
a. Substations;
b. Gas regulator stations;
c. Police and fire stations;
d. Pumping stations;
e. Ambulance services.
(7) Schools, primary, intermediate and secondary;
(8) Swimming clubs, tennis clubs and clubhouses accessory to golf courses;
(9) YMCA, YWCA and other similar uses, as defined in this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-601(2); Ord. No. 80-8796, § 4, 7-7-80; Ord. No. 81-8863, § 2, 8-3-81; Ord. No. 88-9287, § 1, 11-14-88; Ord. No. 01-
10061, § 1, 10-22-01)
Sec. 42-129. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the RS district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot area: one acre.
(2) Minimum lot width: one hundred (100) feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: one hundred fifty (150) feet.
(Code 1966, § 36-601(3))
Sec. 42-130. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the RS district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: thirty-five (35) feet.
(2) Yard requirements:
a. Minimum front yard:
1. Eighty (80) feet, measured from the center line of the street or fifty (50) feet,
measured from the front lot line, whichever is greater.
2. When an addition to an existing nonconforming structure located on a corner lot is to
be constructed, said addition may be allowed to match the front yard setback of the
existing structure, provided that the front yard so affected does not abut an arterial
street with right-of-way less than one hundred (100) feet, and further provided that
the construction conforms with all remaining bulk regulations.
b. Minimum side yard on each side of a zoning lot:
1. Single-family dwellings: Ten (10) feet.
2. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one or more
members of the family operating such a facility: ten (10) feet.
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3. All other permitted and conditional uses: twenty-five (25) feet.
c. Minimum rear yard: thirty (30) feet.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: thirty (30) percent.
(Code 1966, § 36-601(4); Ord. No. 84-9003, § 2, 2-13-84; Ord. No. 85-9116, § 1, 12-23-85)
Secs. 42-131--42-140. Reserved.
DIVISION 4. R SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 42-141. Design.
The R district is designed to provide a single-family dwelling zone at a density of not less than eight
thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet per dwelling unit (5.1 units acre).
(Code 1966, § 36-602)
Sec. 42-142. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the R district are as follows:
(1) Agriculture, as defined in this chapter;
(2) Dwellings, single-family detached;
(3) Family-care facilities;
(4) Golf courses, but not including accessory clubhouses, or golf driving ranges, pitch and putt or
miniature golf courses;
(5) Parks and playgrounds;
(6) Accessory and temporary uses and home occupations, as permitted by article IV of this chapter;
(7) Signs, as permitted by article X of this chapter;
(8) Off-street parking and loading, as required by article XI of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-602(1); Ord. No. 80-8796, § 5, 7-7-80)
Sec. 42-143. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the R district are as follows:
(1) Churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, cathedrals and shrines;
(2) Group-care facilities;
(3) Group day-care centers providing care for no more than twelve (12) children in an occupied
dwelling or with no maximum limitation if located in a nonresidential building; provided that
preschools providing care for no more than twelve (12) children per session may be located in
an unoccupied dwelling.
(4) Hobby breeders keeping between eleven (11) and nineteen (19) dogs on a zoning lot, subject to
the provisions of adequate screening, waste disposal facilities, pest control and fencing;
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(5) Hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes and nursing homes, provided that they shall be screened
from adjacent residential property and shall be directly accessible to a collector or arterial
street;
(6) Public utility uses, as follows, provided that the location is first approved by the planning
commission and provided further that a landscape plan or screening plan, if necessary, is first
approved by the planning commission:
a. Ambulance services;
b. Gas regulator stations;
c. Police and fire stations;
d. Pumping stations;
e. Substations;
f. Water towers and standpipes.
(7) Schools: primary, intermediate and secondary;
(8) Swimming clubs, tennis clubs, and clubhouses accessory to golf courses;
(9) YMCA, YWCA and other similar uses, as defined in this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-602(2); Ord. No. 80-8796, § 6, 7-7-80; Ord. No. 81-8863, § 3, 8-3-81; Ord. No. 87-9207, § 1, 9-28-87; Ord. No. 88-9287,
§ 2, 11-14-88; Ord. No. 01-10061, § 1, 10-22-01)
Sec. 42-144. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the R district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot area:
a. Single-family detached dwellings: eight thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet.
b. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one or more members
of the family operating such a facility: eight thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet.
c. All other permitted and conditional uses: fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
(2) Minimum lot width:
a. Single-family detached dwellings: seventy (70) feet.
b. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one or more members
of the family operating such a facility: seventy (70) feet.
c. All other permitted and conditional uses: one hundred (100) feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: one hundred (100) feet.
(Code 1966, § 36-602(3); Ord. No. 85-9116, § 2, 12-23-85)
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Sec. 42-145. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations for the R district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: thirty-five (35) feet.
(2) Yard requirements:
a. Front yard:
1. Property located adjacent to the following various types of streets shall maintain the
following yard requirements regardless of whether it is a front, side, or rear yard, or
any combination thereof:
i. Residential street: thirty (30) feet from the property line or sixty (60) feet
from the center line, whichever is greater.
ii. Collector street: thirty (30) feet from the property line or sixty (60) feet from
the center line, whichever is greater.
iii. Arterial street: thirty (30) feet from the property line or eighty (80) feet from
the center line, whichever is greater.
2. When an addition to an existing nonconforming structure located on a corner lot is to
be constructed, said addition may be allowed to match the front yard setback of the
existing structure, provided that the front yard so affected does not abut an arterial
street with right-of-way less than one hundred (100) feet, and further provided that
the construction conforms with all remaining bulk regulations.
3. Where not less than seventy (70) percent of the zoning lots between two (2)
intersecting public street rights-of-way have developed, any newly constructed
single-family dwelling may maintain the same front yard setback of either adjacent
existing dwelling, provided that all of the following conditions exist:
i. The adjacent property to be matched has not been granted a variance from
front yard setback.
ii. Neither adjacent land use is used for nonresidential purposes.
iii. The proposed dwelling is not to be placed on a corner lot.
iv. The structure is proposed to be placed no closer than fifteen (15) feet from
the front property line.
b. Minimum side yards:
1. Residential buildings: seven and five-tenths (7.5) feet on each side of the zoning lot.
2. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one or more
members of the family operating such facility: seven and five-tenths (7.5) feet on
each side of the zoning lot.
3. All other permitted and conditional uses: fifteen (15) feet on each side of the zoning
lot, except accessory uses which shall be permitted and governed by article IV of the
chapter.
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c. Minimum rear yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: thirty (30) percent.
(Code 1966, § 36-602(4); Ord. No. 84-9003, § 3, 2-13-84; Ord. No. 85-9116, § 3, 12-23-85; Ord. No. 86-9142, § 1, 7-21-86; Ord. 03-
10143, § 1, 5-12-03)
Secs. 42-146--42-155. Reserved.
DIVISION 5. R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 42-156. Design.
The R-1 district is designed to provide a dwelling zone at a density of not less than six thousand (6,000)
square feet per dwelling unit (7.26 units acre).
(Code 1966, § 36-603)
Sec. 42-157. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the R-1 district are as follows:
(1) Dwellings, single-family detached;
(2) Family-care facilities;
(3) Golf courses, but not including accessory clubhouses, or golf driving ranges, pitch and putt or
miniature golf courses;
(4) Home occupations;
(5) Parks and playgrounds;
(6) Accessory and temporary uses, as permitted by article IV of this chapter;
(7) Signs, as permitted by article X of this chapter;
(8) Off-street parking and loading, as required by article XI of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-603(1); Ord. No. 80-8796, § 7, 7-7-80)
Sec. 42-158. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the R-1 district are as follows:
(1) Churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, cathedrals and shrines;
(2) Group-care facilities;
(3) Group day-care centers providing care for no more than twelve (12) children in an occupied
dwelling or with no maximum limitation if located in a nonresidential building; provided that
preschools providing care for no more than twelve (12) children per session may be located in
an unoccupied dwelling.
(4) Hobby breeders keeping between eleven (11) and nineteen (19) dogs on a zoning lot, subject to
the provisions of adequate screening, waste disposal facilities, pest control and fencing;
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(5) Hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes and nursing homes, provided that they shall be screened
from adjacent residential property and shall be located on an arterial street;
(6) Public utility uses, as follows, provided that the location is first approved by the planning
commission, and provided further, that a landscape plan or screening plan, if necessary, is first
approved by the planning commission.
a. Ambulance service;
b. Gas regulator stations;
c. Police and fire stations;
d. Pumping stations;
e. Substations;
f. Water towers and standpipes.
(7) Schools: primary, intermediate and secondary;
(8) Swimming clubs, tennis clubs and clubhouses accessory to golf courses;
(9) YMCA, YWCA and other similar uses, as defined in this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-603(2); Ord. No. 80-8796, § 8, 7-7-80; Ord. No. 81-8863, § 4, 8-3-81; Ord. No. 87-9208, § 1, 9-28-87; Ord. No. 88-9287,
§ 3, 11-14-88; Ord. No. 01-10061, § 1, 10-22-01)
Sec. 42-159. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in an R-1 district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot area:
a. Single-family detached dwellings: six thousand (6,000) square feet.
b. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one (1) or more
members of the family operating such a facility: six thousand (6,000) square feet.
c. All other permitted and conditional uses: fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
(2) Minimum lot width:
a. Single-family detached dwellings: sixty (60) feet.
b. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one (1) or more
members of the family operating such a facility: sixty (60) feet.
c. All other permitted and conditional uses: one hundred (100) feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: one hundred (100) feet.
(Code 1966, § 36-603(3); Ord. No. 85-9116, § 4, 12-23-85; Ord. No. 87-9208, § 2, 9-28-87)
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Sec. 42-160. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the R-1 district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: thirty-five (35) feet.
(2) Yard requirements:
a. Front yard:
1. Property located adjacent to the following various types of streets shall maintain the
following yard requirements regardless of whether it is a front, side, or rear yard, or
any combination thereof:
i. Residential street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five
(55) feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
ii. Collector street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
iii. Arterial street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or seventy-five
(75) feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
2. When an addition to an existing nonconforming structure located on a corner lot is to
be constructed, said addition may be allowed to match the front yard setback of the
existing structure, provided that the front yard so affected does not abut an arterial
street with right-of-way less than one hundred (100) feet, and further provided that
the construction conforms with all remaining bulk regulations.
3. Where not less than seventy (70) percent of the zoning lots between two (2)
intersecting public street rights-of-way have developed, any newly constructed
single-family dwelling may maintain the same front yard setback of either adjacent
existing dwelling, provided that all of the following conditions exist:
i. The adjacent property to be matched has not been granted a variance for front
yard setback.
ii. Neither adjacent land use is used for nonresidential purposes.
iii. The proposed dwelling is not to be placed on a corner lot.
iv. The structure is proposed to be placed no closer than fifteen (15) feet from
the front property line.
b. Minimum side yard:
1. Residential buildings: seven and five-tenths (7.5) feet on each side of the zoning lot.
2. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one (1) or more
members of the family operating such a facility: seven and five-tenths (7.5) feet on
each side of the zoning lot.
3. All other permitted and conditional uses: twenty-five (25) feet on each side of the
zoning lot, except accessory uses which shall be permitted and governed by article IV
of the chapter.
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c. Minimum rear yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: thirty-five (35) percent.
(Code 1966, § 36-603(4); Ord. No. 84-9003, § 4, 1-13-84; Ord. No. 85-9116, § 5, 12-23-85; Ord. No. 86-9142, § 2, 7-21-86; Ord. No. 87-
9208, § 3, 9-28-87; Ord. No. 03-10143, § 1, 5-12-03)
Secs. 42-161--42-170. Reserved.
DIVISION 6. R-2 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 42-171. Design.
The R-2 district is designed to provide for multiple-family development at a minimum of three thousand
(3,000) square feet per dwelling unit with the provision that no single lot may be less than six thousand
(6,000) square feet in area (14.5 units/acre).
(Code 1966, § 36-604)
Sec. 42-172. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the R-2 district are as follows:
(1) Dwellings:
a. Single-family detached;
b. Single-family attached, not exceeding two (2) units per building;
c. Two-family detached;
(2) Family-care facilities;
(3) Golf courses, but not including accessory clubhouses or commercial golf driving ranges, pitch
and putt or miniature golf courses;
(4) Home occupations;
(5) Park and playgrounds;
(6) Accessory and temporary uses, as permitted by article IV of this chapter;
(7) Signs, as permitted by article X of this chapter;
(8) Off-street parking and loading, as required by article XI of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-604(1); Ord. No. 80-8796, § 9, 7-7-80; Ord. No. 89-9316, §§ 1, 5, 3-6-89)
Sec. 42-173. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the R-2 district are as follows:
(1) Churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, cathedrals and shrines;
(2) Group care facilities;
(3) Group day care centers providing care for no more than twelve (12) children in an occupied
dwelling or with no maximum limitation if located in a nonresidential building; provided that
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preschools providing care for no more than twelve (12) children per session may be located in
an unoccupied dwelling.
(4) Group rehabilitation facility;
(5) Hobby breeders keeping between eleven (11) and nineteen (19) dogs on a zoning lot, subject to
the provision of adequate screening, waste disposal facilites, pest control and fencing;
(6) Hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes and nursing homes, provided that they shall be screened
from adjacent residential property and shall be directly accessible to a collector or arterial
street;
(7) Multiple-family dwellings; provided however, that any such use which exists on March 10,
1989, shall be deemed to be a nonconforming use but shall, without further action be deemed a
lawful conforming use;
(8) Public utility uses, as follows, provided that the location is first approved by the planning
commission and provided further that a landscape plan or screening plan, if necessary, is first
approved by the planning commission:
a. Ambulance services;
b. Gas regulator stations;
c. Police and fire stations;
d. Pumping stations;
e. Substations;
f. Water towers and standpipes.
(9) Rooming and boarding houses;
(10) Schools: primary, intermediate and secondary;
(11) Single-family attached dwellings exceeding two (2) but not exceeding six (6) units per
building;
(12) Swimming clubs, tennis clubs and clubhouses accessory to golf courses;
(13) YMCA, YWCA and other similar uses, as defined in this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-604(2); Ord. No. 80-8796, § 10, 7-7-80; Ord. No. 81-8863, § 5, 8-3-81; Ord. No. 84-9020, § 1, 5-7-84; Ord. No. 87-9209,
§ 1, 9-28-87; Ord. No. 88-9287, 11-14-88; Ord. No. 89-9316, §§ 2, 5, 3-6-89; Ord. No. 91-9465, § 1, 9-9-91; Ord. No. 01-10061, § 1, 10-
22-01)
Sec. 42-174. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the R-2 district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot area:
a. Single-family and two-family detached dwellings: six thousand (6,000) square feet.
b. Single-family attached dwellings: three thousand (3,000) square feet per dwelling.
c. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one (1) or more
members of the family operating such a facility is a:
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1. Single-family detached dwelling: six thousand (6,000) square feet; and
2. Single-family attached or two-family dwelling: three thousand (3,000) square feet per
family.
d. Multifamily: three thousand (3,000) square feet per family but not less than six thousand
(6,000) square feet.
e. Other permitted and conditional uses: fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
(2) Minimum low width:
a. Single-family and two-family detached dwellings: fifty (50) feet.
b. Single-family attached dwellings: twenty-four (24) feet, except that for corner lots the
minimum shall be forty (40) feet.
c. Two-family dwelling: fifty (50) feet.
d. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one (1) or more
members of the family operating such a facility in a single-family or two-family dwelling:
fifty (50) feet.
e. Multiple-family dwellings and other permitted and conditional uses: sixty (60) feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: one hundred (100) feet.
(4) Maximum lot coverage:
a. Permitted uses: thirty-five (35) percent.
b. Conditional uses: forty (40) percent.
(Code 1966, § 36-604(4); Ord. No. 84-9003, § 5, 1-13-84; Ord. No. 85-9116, § 7, 12-23-85; Ord. No. 86-9142, § 3, 7-21-86; Ord. No. 87-
9209, § 3, 9-28-87; Ord. No. 89-9316, §§ 4, 5, 3-6-89)
Sec. 42-175. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the R-2 district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height:
a. Permitted uses: thirty-five (35) feet;
b. Conditional uses: fifty (50) feet.
(2) Yard requirements:
a. Front yard:
1. Property located adjacent to the following various types of streets shall maintain the
following yard requirements regardless of whether it is a front, side, or rear yard, or
any combination thereof:
i. Residential street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55)
feet from the centerline, whichever is greater.
ii. Collector street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line of fifty-five (55)
feet from the centerline, whichever is greater.
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iii. Arterial street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or seventy-five (75)
feet from the centerline, whichever is greater.
2. When an addition to an existing nonconforming structure located on a corner lot is to
be constructed, said addition may be allowed to match the front yard setback of the
existing structure; provided, that the front yard so affected does not abut an arterial
street with right-of-way less than one hundred (100) feet; and further provided, that
the construction conforms with all remaining bulk regulations.
b. Minimum side yard:
1. Residential buildings: seven and five-tenths (7.5) feet on each side of the zoning lot;
except that:
i. Residential buildings which have the entrances to two (2) or more units facing
the side yard shall have a minimum side yard of ten (10) feet on the side of the
building on which such entrances are located.
ii. Single-family attached residential dwellings may have the side yard reduced to
zero at the common lot line.
2. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one (1) or more
members of the family operating such a facility: seven and five-tenths (7.5) feet on
each side of the zoning lot; except that residential buildings which have the entrances
to two (2) or more units facing the side yard shall have the minimum side yard of ten
(10) feet on the side of the building on which such entrances are located.
3. All other permitted and conditional uses shall have a side yard on each side of twenty
(20) feet, except accessory uses which shall be permitted and governed by article IV
of the chapter.
4. There shall be an additional side yard setback of one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of
height over forty (40) feet.
c. Minimum rear yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
Secs. 42-176--42-185. Reserved.
DIVISION 7. R-2.5 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 42-186. Design.
The R-2.5 district is designed to provide for multiple-family development at minimum of two thousand
(2,000) square feet per dwelling unit with the provision that no single lot may be less than six thousand
(6,000) square feet in area (21.8 units/acre).
(Code 1966, § 36-604A)
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Sec. 42-187. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the R-2.5 district are as follows:
(1) Dwellings:
a. Single-family;
b. Two-family;
c. Multiple-family;
d. Rooming and boardinghouses.
(2) Family-care facilities;
(3) Golf courses, but not including accessory clubhouses or commercial golf driving ranges, pitch
and putt or miniature golf courses;
(4) Group-care facilities;
(5) Home occupations;
(6) Parks and playgrounds;
(7) Accessory and temporary uses, as permitted by article IV of this chapter;
(8) Signs, as permitted by article X of this chapter;
(9) Off-street parking and loading, as required by article XI of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-604A(1); Ord. No. 80-8796, § 11, 7-7-80)
Sec. 42-188. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the R-2.5 district are as follows:
(1) Churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, cathedrals and shrines;
(2) Group day care centers providing care for no more than twelve (12) children in an occupied
dwelling or with no maximum limitation if located in a nonresidential building; provided that
preschools providing care for no more than twelve (12) children per session may be located in
an unoccupied dwelling.
(3) Group rehabilitation facility;
(4) Hobby breeders keeping between eleven (11) and nineteen (19) dogs on a zoning lot, subject to
the provision of adequate screening, waste disposal facilities, pest control and fencing;
(5) Hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes and nursing homes, provided that they shall be screened
from adjacent residential property;
(6) Multiple-family dwellings for elderly and/or handicapped persons with the following permitted
exceptions to the required bulk and lot size:
a. Minimum lot area: Five hundred (500) square feet per dwelling unit.
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b. Bulk regulations:
1. Maximum structure height: One hundred fifty (150) feet except as provided in
subsection (6)b.2.ii.
2. Minimum yard requirements:
i. Front yard: Thirty (30) feet on all sides abutting a street.
ii. Side yard: Fifteen (15) feet except there shall be an additional side yard setback
of one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of height over fifty (50) feet.
iii. Rear yard: Twenty-five (25) feet.
(7) Professional offices, provided that they be located on an arterial or collector street and occupy a
structure of less than two thousand (2,000) square feet of gross floor area;
(8) Public utility uses, as follows, provided that the location is first approved by the planning
commission and provided further that a landscape plan or screening plan, if necessary, is first
approved by the planning commission:
a. Ambulance services;
b. Gas regulator stations;
c. Police and fire stations;
d. Pumping stations;
e. Substations;
f. Water towers and standpipes.
(9) Schools: primary, intermediate and secondary;
(10) Swimming clubs, tennis clubs and clubhouses accessory to golf courses;
(11) YMCA, YWCA and other similar uses, as defined in this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-604A(2); Ord. No. 80-8796, § 12, 7-7-80; Ord. No. 81-8863, § 6, 8-3-81; Ord. No. 87-9020, § 2, 5-7-84; Ord. No. 87-
9210, § 1, 9-28-87; Ord. No. 88-9287, § 5, 11-14-88; Ord. No. 91-9465, § 2, 9-9-91; Ord. No. 01-10061, § 1, 10-22-01)
Sec. 42-189. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the R-2.5 district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot area:
a. Single-family detached dwellings: six thousand (6,000) square feet.
b. Single-family attached or two-family dwellings: not less than three thousand (3,000)
square feet per family.
c. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one (1) or more
members of the family operating such a facility in a:
i. Single-family detached dwelling: six thousand (6,000) square feet; and
ii. Group day care centers operating in a single-family attached or two-family dwelling:
three thousand (3,000) square feet per family.
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d. Multifamily: two thousand (2,000) square feet per family but not less than six thousand
(6,000) square feet.
e. Other permitted and conditional uses: fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
(2) Minimum lot width:
a. Single-family dwellings: fifty (50) feet.
b. Two-family dwelling: fifty (50) feet.
c. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one (1) or more
members of the family operating such a facility in a single-family or two-family dwelling:
fifty (50) feet.
d. Multiple-family dwellings and other permitted and conditional uses: sixty (60) feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: one hundred (100) feet.
(Code 1966, § 36-604A(3); Ord. No. 85-9116, § 8, 12-23-85; Ord. No. 87-9210, § 2, 9-28-87)
Sec. 42-190. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the R-2.5 district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: seventy-five (75) feet except as provided in subsection (2)b.3.
(2) Yard requirements:
a. Front yard:
1. Property located adjacent to the following various types of streets shall maintain the
following yard requirements regardless of whether it is a front, side, or rear yard, or
any combination thereof:
i. Residential street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
ii. Collector street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
iii. Arterial street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or seventy-five (75)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
2. When an addition to an existing nonconforming structure located on a corner lot is to
be constructed, said addition may be allowed to match the front yard setback of the
existing structure, provided that the front yard so affected does not abut an arterial
street with right-of-way less than one hundred (100) feet, and further provided that
the construction conforms with all remaining bulk regulations.
b. Minimum side yard:
1. Residential buildings: seven and five-tenths (7.5) feet on each side of the zoning lot,
except that residential buildings which have the entrances to two (2) or more units
facing the side yard shall have a minimum side yard of ten (10) feet on the side of the
building on which such entrances are located.
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2. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one (1) or more
members of the family operating such a facility: seven and five-tenths (7.5) feet on
each side of the zoning lot, except that residential buildings which have the entrances
to two (2) or more units facing the side yard shall have a minimum side yard of ten
(10) feet on the side of the building on which such entrances are located.
3. All other permitted and conditional uses shall have a side yard on each side of twenty
(20) feet, except accessory uses which shall be permitted and governed by article IV
of the chapter.
4. There shall be an additional side yard setback of one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of
height over forty (40) feet.
c. Minimum rear yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: forty (40) percent.
(Code 1966, § 26-604A(4); Ord. No. 84-9003, § 6, 2-13-84; Ord. No. 85-9116, § 9, 12-23-85; Ord. No. 86-9142, § 4, 7-21-86; Ord. No. 87-
9210, § 3, 9-28-87)
Secs. 42-191--42-200. Reserved.
DIVISION 8. R-3 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 42-201. Design.
The R-3 district is designed to provide for multiple-family development at a minimum of one thousand
(1,000) square feet per dwelling unit with the provision that no single lot may be less than six thousand
(6,000) square feet in area (43.6 units/acre).
(Code 1966, § 36-605)
Sec. 42-202. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the R-3 district are as follows:
(1) Dwellings:
a. Single-family;
b. Two-family;
c. Multiple-family;
d. Rooming and boardinghouses.
(2) Family-care facilities;
(3) Golf courses, but not including accessory clubhouses or commercial golf driving ranges, pitch
and putt or miniature golf courses;
(4) Group-care facilities;
(5) Home occupations;
(6) Parks and playgrounds;
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(7) Accessory and temporary uses, as permitted by article IV of this chapter;
(8) Signs, as permitted by article X of this chapter;
(9) Off-street parking and loading, as required by article XI of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-605(1); Ord. No. 80-8796, § 13, 7-7-80)
Sec. 42-203. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the R-3 district are as follows:
(1) Churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, cathedrals and shrines;
(2) Group day care centers providing care for no more than twelve (12) children in an occupied
dwelling or with no maximum limitation if located in a nonresidential building; provided that
preschools providing care for no more than twelve (12) children per session may be located in
an unoccupied dwelling.
(3) Group rehabilitation facility;
(4) Hobby breeders keeping between eleven (11) and nineteen (19) dogs on a zoning lot, subject to
the provision of adequate screening, waste disposal facilities, pest control and fencing;
(5) Hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes and nursing homes, provided that they shall be screened
from adjacent residential property;
(6) Multiple-family dwellings for elderly and/or handicapped persons with the following permitted
exceptions to the required bulk and lot size:
a. Minimum lot area: Five hundred (500) square feet per dwelling unit.
b. Bulk regulations:
1. Maximum structure height: One hundred fifty (150) feet except as provided in
subsection (6)b.2.ii.
2. Minimum yard requirements:
i. Front yard: Thirty (30) feet on all sides abutting a street.
ii. Side yard: Fifteen (15) feet except there shall be an additional side yard setback
of one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of height over fifty (50) feet.
iii. Rear yard: Twenty-five (25) feet.
(7) Professional offices, provided that they be located on an arterial or collector street and occupy a
structure of less than two thousand (2,000) square feet of gross floor area;
(8) Public utility uses, as follows, provided that the location is first approved by the planning
commission and provided further that a landscape plan or screening plan, if necessary, is first
approved by the planning commission:
a. Ambulance services;
b. Gas regulator stations;
c. Police and fire stations;
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d. Pumping stations;
e. Substations;
f. Water towers and standpipes.
(9) Schools: primary, intermediate and secondary;
(10) Swimming clubs, tennis clubs and clubhouses accessory to golf courses; YMCA, YWCA and
other similar uses, as defined in this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-605(2); Ord. No. 80-8796, § 14, 7-7-80; Ord. No. 81-8863, § 7, 8-3-81; Ord. No. 84-9020, § 3, 5-7-84; Ord. No. 87-9211,
§ 1, 9-28-87; Ord. No. 88-9287, § 6, 11-14-88; Ord. No. 91-9465, § 3, 9-9-91; Ord. No. 01-10061, § 1, 10-22-01)
Sec. 42-204. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the R-3 district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot area:
a. Single-family detached dwellings; six thousand (6,000) square feet.
b. Single-family attached or two-family dwellings: not less than three thousand (3,000)
square feet per family.
c. Multiple-family: one thousand (1,000) square feet per family but not less than six
thousand (6,000) square feet.
d. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one (1) or more
members of the family operating such a facility in a:
1. Single-family detached dwelling: six thousand (6,000) square feet; and
2. Group day care centers operating in a single-family attached or two-family dwelling:
three thousand (3,000) square feet per family.
e. Other permitted and conditional uses: fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
(2) Minimum lot width:
a. Single-family dwellings: fifty (50) feet.
b. Two-family dwelling: fifty (50) feet.
c. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one (1) or more
members of the family operating such a facility in a single-family or two family dwelling:
fifty (50) feet.
d. Multiple-family dwellings and other permitted and conditional uses: sixty (60) feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: one hundred (100) feet.
(Code 1966, § 36-605(3); Ord. No. 85-9116, § 10, 12-23-85; Ord. No. 87-9211, § 2, 9-28-87)
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Sec. 42-205. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the R-3 district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: seventy-five (75) feet except as provided in subsection (2)b.3.
(2) Yard requirements:
a. Front yard:
1. Property located adjacent to the following various types of streets shall maintain the
following yard requirements regardless of whether it is a front, side, or rear yard, or
any combination thereof:
i. Residential street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
ii. Collector street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
iii. Arterial street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or seventy-five (75)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
2. When an addition to an existing nonconforming structure located on a corner lot is to
be constructed, said addition may be allowed to match the front yard setback of the
existing structure, provided that the front yard so affected does not abut an arterial
street with right-of-way less than one hundred (100) feet, and further provided that
the construction conforms with all remaining bulk regulations.
b. Minimum side yard:
1. Residential buildings: seven and five-tenths (7.5) feet on each side of the zoning lot,
except that residential buildings which have the entrances to two (2) or more units
facing the side yard shall have a minimum side yard of ten (10) feet on the side of the
building on which such entrances are located.
2. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one (1) or more
members of the family operating such a facility: seven and five-tenths (7.5) feet on
each side of the zoning lot, except that residential buildings which have the entrances
to two (2) or more units facing the side yard shall have a minimum side yard of ten
(10) feet on the side of the building on which such entrances are located.
3. All other permitted and conditional uses shall have a side yard on each side of twenty
(20) feet, except accessory uses which shall be permitted and governed by article IV
of the chapter.
4. There shall be an additional side yard setback of one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of
height over forty (40) feet.
c. Minimum rear yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: forty (40) percent.
(Code 1966, § 36-605(4); Ord. No. 84-9003, § 7, 2-13-84; Ord. No. 85-9116, § 11, 12-23-85; Ord. No. 86-9142, § 5, 7-21-86; Ord. No. 87-
9211, § 3, 9-28-87)
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Secs. 42-206--42-215. Reserved.
DIVISION 9. MH MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT3
Sec. 42-216. Design.
The MH district is designed to provide for the placement of manufactured homes built in compliance
with the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards. Two (2) subdistricts are
created within the manufactured home district, "MH-S" (manufactured home--subdivision) and "MH-P"
(manufactured home--park). In the "MH-S" district all manufactured homes are to be placed on
individually subdivided lots. The "MH-P" district allows manufactured homes to be placed on rented
spaces within the manufactured home parks.
(Ord. No. 91-9488, § 1, 1-6-92)
Sec. 42-217. MH-S Manufactured home subdivisions--Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the MH-S district are as follows:
(1) Dwellings, single-family detached;
(2) Family-care facilities;
(3) Golf courses, including accessory clubhouse or golf driving range, but not pitch and putt or
miniature golf courses;
(4) Manufactured homes;
(5) Modular homes;
(6) Parks and playgrounds;
(7) Accessory, temporary, and home occupation uses, as permitted by article IV of this chapter;
(8) Signs, as permitted by article X of this chapter;
(9) Off-street parking and loading as required by article XI of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 91-9488, § 1, 1-6-92)
Sec. 42-218. Same--Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the MH-S district are as follows:
(1) Churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, cathedrals and shrines;
(2) Group-care facilities;
(3) Group day-care centers providing care for no more than twelve (12) children in an occupied
dwelling or with no maximum limitation if located in a nonresidential building;
(4) Hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes and nursing homes, provided they shall be screened from
adjacent residential property and shall be directly accessible to a collector or arterial street;
3 Cross references: Mobile homes and trailers generally, Ch. 22.
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(5) Public utility uses, as follows: provided that a landscape plan or screening plan, if necessary, is
first approved by the planning commission;
a. Ambulance service;
b. Gas regulator stations;
c. Police and fire stations;
d. Pumping station;
e. Substations;
f. Water towers and standpipes.
(6) Schools: primary, intermediate and secondary;
(7) Swimming clubs, tennis clubs and community clubhouses;
(8) YMCA, YWCA and other similar uses as defined in this chapter.
(Ord. No. 91-9488, § 1, 1-6-92)
Sec. 42-219. Same--Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the MH-S district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot area:
a. Single-family detached dwellings, modular homes, manufactured homes, family-care
facilities, and parks and playgrounds: six thousand (6,000) square feet.
b. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one (1) or more
members of the family operating such a facility: six thousand (6,000) square feet.
c. All other permitted and conditional uses: fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet, except no
minimum for gas regulator stations, pumping stations, or substations.
(2) Minimum lot width:
a. Single-family detached dwellings, modular homes, manufactured homes, and family-care
facilities: sixty (60) feet.
b. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one (1) or more
members of the family operating such a facility: sixty (60) feet.
c. All other permitted and conditional uses: one hundred (100) feet, except no minimum for
gas regulator stations, pumping stations or substations.
(3) Minimum lot depth: one hundred (100) feet, except no minimum for gas regulator stations,
pumping stations or substations.
(Ord. No. 91-9488, § 1, 1-6-92)
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Sec. 42-220. Same--Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the MH-S district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: thirty-five (35) feet.
(2) Yard requirements:
a. Front yard:
1. Property located adjacent to the following various types of streets shall maintain the
following yard requirements regardless of whether it is a front, side, or rear yard, or
any combination thereof:
i. Residential street: twenty (20) feet from the property line or fifty (50) feet from
the center line, whichever is greater.
ii. Collector street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
iii. Arterial street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or seventy-five (75)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
2. When an addition to an existing nonconforming structure located on a corner lot is to
be constructed, said addition may be allowed to match the front yard setback of the
existing structure, provided that the front yard so affected does not abut an arterial
street with right-of-way less than one hundred (100) feet, and further provided that
the construction conforms with all remaining bulk regulations.
3. When seventy (70) percent or more of the zoning lots between two (2) intersecting
public street rights-of-way have developed, any newly constructed single-family
dwelling or manufactured home dwelling may maintain the same front yard setback
of either adjacent existing dwelling, provided that all of the following conditions
exist:
i. The adjacent property to be matched has not been granted a variance for front
yard setback.
ii. Neither adjacent land use is used for nonresidential purposes.
iii. The proposed dwelling is not to be placed on a corner lot.
iv. The structure is proposed to be placed no closer than fifteen (15) feet from the
front property line.
b. Minimum side yard:
1. Residential buildings: seven and five-tenths (7.5) feet on each side of the zoning lot.
2. Group day care centers located in an existing structure resided in by one operating
such a facility: seven and five-tenths (7.5) feet on each side of the zoning lot.
3. All other permitted and conditional uses: twenty-five (25) feet on each side of the
zoning lot, except accessory uses which shall be permitted and governed by article IV
of this chapter.
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c. Minimum rear yard: fifteen (15) feet.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: thirty-five (35) percent.
(Ord. No. 91-9488, § 1, 1-6-92)
Sec. 42-221. Same--Development standards.
Development standards in the MH-S district are as follows:
(1) The tract to be used for a manufactured home subdivision shall not be less than two (2) acres in
area, unless it is an extension of or addition to an existing manufactured home subdivision.
(2) Streets, private roadways, sidewalks, utilities, drainage facilities and other improvements shall
be designed, constructed and installed to comply with Chapter 36 of the Salina Code,
Subdivision Regulations.
(3) All manufactured homes located within a manufactured home subdivision shall comply with
the following requirements:
a. Each manufactured home shall have a minimum width of fourteen (14) feet and a
minimum main floor area, excluding any attached garage or porch, of eight hundred (800)
square feet;
b. The roof shall be double pitched and shall overhang both side walls or the front end wall
of the unit by at least six (6) inches, and shall be covered with material that is residential
in appearance, including but not limited to wood, asphalt, composition or fiberglass
shingles. Roofing materials shall not consist of corrugated aluminum, fiberglass or metal;
c. The exterior siding shall consist of nonreflective siding material such as wood,
composition or simulated wood, clapboard, conventional vinyl or metal lap siding, brick,
stucco or similar materials, but excluding smooth, ribbed or corrugated metal or plastic
panels. Siding material shall extend below the top of the exterior foundation or curtain
wall and the joint between siding and enclosure wall shall be flashed in accordance with
the city building code.
d. Each manufactured home shall be installed in accordance with the recommended
installation procedures of the manufacturer upon a basement, slab, piers or other
permanent masonry foundation that complies with the city building code so as to be
classified and taxed as real property under K.S.A. 79-340. Each unit shall be permanently
anchored to and supported by permanent footings extending to the frost line. Anchoring
straps or cables affixed to ground anchors shall not be considered sufficient. Exterior
over-the-top tie downs shall not be permitted. If interior piers are used for the foundation,
the crawlspace shall be enclosed by a permanent, full perimeter exterior curtain wall
consisting of concrete or masonry. The enclosure wall shall be unpierced except for
required access and ventilation;
e. The running gear, tongue, axles and wheels shall be removed;
f. Each manufactured home shall be permanently connected to all utilities in conformance
with applicable city codes;
g. Each lot shall have access from an improved public or private street and two (2) off-street
parking spaces.
(Ord. No. 91-9488, § 1, 1-6-92)
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Sec. 42-222. MH-P Manufactured home parks--Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the MH-P district are as follows:
(1) Dwellings, single-family detached;
(2) Family-care facilities;
(3) Manufactured homes;
(4) Mobile homes, as permitted by section 42-230;
(5) Modular homes;
(6) Parks and playgrounds;
(7) Customary accessory uses, such as laundry facilities, manager's office, clubhouse, community
buildings, etc.;
(8) Accessory, temporary and home occupation uses, as permitted by article IV of this chapter;
(9) Signs, as permitted by article X of this chapter;
(10) Off-street parking and loading, as required by article XI of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 91-9488, § 1, 1-6-92)
Cross references: Placement of mobile homes, § 22-17.
Sec. 42-223. Same--Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the MH-P district are as follows:
(1) Recreational campgrounds, subject to the regulations specified in section 42-229;
(2) All conditional uses listed in the MH-S district, provided that they shall be governed by the
requirements of the MH-S district.
(Ord. No. 91-9488, § 1, 1-6-92)
Sec. 42-224. Same--Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the MH-P are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot area:
a. Manufactured home parks: two (2) acres, unless it is an extension of or an addition to an
existing park.
b. Each manufactured home space shall provide a minimum area of four thousand (4,000)
square feet.
c. Other permitted uses: six thousand (6,000) square feet.
(2) Minimum lot width:
a. Manufactured home spaces: forty (40) feet, except that corner lots shall provide a
minimum width of forty-five (45) feet.
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b. Other permitted uses: sixty (60) feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: one hundred (100) feet.
(Ord. No. 91-9488, § 1, 1-6-92)
Sec. 42-225. Same--Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the MH-P district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: thirty-five (35) feet.
(2) Minimum separation and setback requirements for manufactured homes:
a. All manufactured homes shall be located so as to maintain a clearance of not less than
fifteen (15) feet from another manufactured home or appurtenance thereto, or twenty (20)
feet from another mobile home or appurtenance thereto. No manufactured home shall be
located closer than twenty (20) feet from any principal building within the park or three
(3) feet from any accessory building. Accessory buildings shall be located so as to comply
with the bulk regulations in section 42-58.
b. All structures shall maintain the following minimum setbacks:
1. Internal residential streets: twenty (20) feet from the property line or forty (40) feet
from the center line, whichever is greater.
2. External residential streets: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five
(55) feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
3. Collector street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55) feet
from the center line, whichever is greater.
4. Arterial street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or seventy-five (75) feet
from the center line, whichever is greater.
5. MH-P district boundary: twenty-five (25) feet from the boundary of any other
residential district.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: forty (40) percent.
(Ord. No. 91-9488, § 1, 1-6-92)
Sec. 42-226. Same--Development standards.
(1) Utilities: New manufactured home parks shall be permitted only when served by an approved
sewer and water supply system. Within each manufactured home park all utility lines, from
manufactured home to source, including electricity and telephone lines, shall be placed
underground.
(2) Drainage: Parks shall be located on a well-drained site, properly graded to insure rapid drainage,
and shall be kept free of stagnant pools of water.
(3) Density: Manufactured home parks hereafter approved shall have a minimum area of four
thousand five hundred (4,500) square feet of space per manufactured home, exclusive of internal
streets and rights-of-way.
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(4) Recreation area: Each manufactured home park shall devote a minimum of five hundred (500)
square feet per manufactured home space for recreational or open area. This recreational or open
area may be included in each manufactured home space or may be developed separately. Separate
recreational or open areas shall not be less than four thousand (4,000) square feet and required
setbacks, roadways, rights-of-way and off-street parking spaces shall not be considered as
recreational or open areas. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the separate recreational or open
space area shall be constructed or provided prior to the development of one-half ( 1/2) of the
project, and all recreational facilities or open areas shall be constructed or provided by the time the
project is seventy-five (75) percent developed.
(5) Storm shelters: In each new park or in park expansions of ten (10) units or more, properly
ventilated and constructed storm shelters shall be provided in a central or other convenient location
at a rate of eighteen (18) square feet of shelter space for each newly constructed manufactured
home space. Storm shelters shall be built in accordance with the building codes of the city.
(6) Streets:
a. General layout:
1. A manufactured home park shall be directly accessible to a public street by means of
internal private paved streets within the park. Each mobile home lot shall obtain
exclusive access from internal private streets, with no direct access to external public
streets.
2. Internal streets shall be designed to permit connection with existing storm sewer and
other drainage facilities.
3. Internal streetsError! Bookmark not defined. shall be designed for the convenient
movement of traffic and emergency vehicles. Dead-end streets shall be provided with
adequate surfaced turning space, a minimum of sixty (60) feet in diameter with no
parking, and eighty (80) feet in diameter with parking. The maximum length of a dead-
end street shall be six hundred (600) feet.
4. Intersections generally shall be at right angles and at no point shall streets intersect at an
angle less than sixty (60) degrees. Intersections of more than two (2) streets at one (1)
point shall be avoided.
b. Width of roadways:
1. Internal streets with no on-street parking allowed shall have a minimum of twenty (20)
feet of paving.
2. Internal streets with parking allowed on one (1) side only shall have a minimum of
twenty-six (26) feet of paving.
3. Internal streets with parking allowed on both sides of the street shall have a minimum
of twenty-nine (29) feet of paving.
4. A minimum of forty (40) feet of right-of-way shall be provided for internal streets. All
structures shall maintain a twenty (20) feet setback from the right-of-way line.
c. Surfacing:
1. All internal streets shall be hard-surfaced with asphalt or concrete or suitable
substitute approved by the city engineer.
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2. Street surfaces shall be durable and graded to insure adequate surface drainage and
shall be maintained free of cracks, holes and other hazards. All internal streets shall be
owned and maintained by the owner of the manufactured home park.
(7) Fire protection: The fire chief may designate certain internal streetsError! Bookmark not
defined. within the park as fire lanes.
(8) Parking: Adequate parking shall be provided for the use of park residents and guests. Each mobile
home lot shall have off-street parking for two (2) automobiles.
(9) Walkways: A system of hard-surfaced walkways shall be provided connecting individual
manufactured home spaces with park streets and all community facilities provided for park
residents. A portion of the roadway surface may be reserved for walkways provided the roadway is
widened accordingly and pedestrian and vehicular traffic will not interfere with one another.
(10) Lighting: All private internal streetsError! Bookmark not defined. and walkways shall be lighted
by not less than three-tenths (0.3) foot candles of artificial light.
(11) Landscaping:
a. Perimeter screening. All manufactured home parks shall provide a permanently landscaped
buffer area of at least twenty-five (25) feet in width around those portions of the park
perimeter that border public rights-of-way or residential zoning districts. Such areas may
contain trees, shrubbery, grass, benches, fencing, berms or other landscaping features.
Setback areas not bordering public rights-of-way or residential districts may be used to fulfill
recreational or open area requirements.
b. Park landscaping. Exposed ground surfaces within each manufactured home park shall be
paved, covered with stone, gravel or other solid material or protected with a vegetative
growth capable of preventing soil erosion and objectionable dust. All areas not used for street
access, parking, walkways, buildings or service shall be completely and permanently
landscaped and the entire site maintained in good condition. Planting of trees and shrubs is
required to the extent needed to provide for:
1. Screening of objectionable views and neighboring uses.
2. Adequate shade for the manufactured homes in the park.
(12) Manufactured home stands (pad): A stand shall be provided on every manufactured home lot to
accommodate the manufactured home and attached accessory structures. The stand shall consist of
concrete ribbons or slabs a minimum of eighteen (18) inches wide and capable of carrying the
weight of the manufactured home. Anchoring facilities for the placement and tie-down of the
manufactured home shall be installed in accordance with K.S.A. 75-1226 through 1232 before any
home is occupied.
(13) Lot identification: Each stand within a manufactured home park shall be assigned an address by
the city engineering department. The assigned address shall be clearly posted or displayed so as to
publicly identify the unit to which the address is assigned.
(Ord. No. 91-9488, § 1, 1-6-92)
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Sec. 42-227. Same--Park plan.
Any person hereafter desiring to develop or enlarge a manufactured home park shall submit a park plan,
which shall accompany the application for amendment to the MH-P district. No permits for a
manufactured home park shall be issued until the park plan has been approved as part of the rezoning
process and the proposed development or expansion is in compliance with the terms of this chapter.
Such plan shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet and two
(2) copies shall accompany the application for MH-P zoning. Such plan shall include the following
information:
(1) Name and address of the owner and applicant.
(2) Location and legal description of the manufactured home park.
(3) The area and dimensions of the tract of land proposed to be rezoned.
(4) Topographic survey of the property with contour intervals of two (2) feet, natural features and
existing structures and streets.
(5) The number, location and dimensions of all lots, including proposed building setbacks from
exterior property lines and from internal streets.
(6) The location and width of internal streets and walkways.
(7) Plans for controlling surface drainage.
(8) The location of existing and proposed water, sewer, gas, electrical, and other utility lines and
easements protecting these utilities.
(9) The location of recreation, storage, laundry, refuse, and other common facilities and/or service
buildings and areas.
(10) The location and description of the street and area lighting system.
(11) Plans for screening including the use of plant materials, fencing and other landscaping
structures and features.
(12) Other information as may be requested by the planning commission or the board of
commissioners.
(Ord. No. 91-9488, § 1, 1-6-92)
Sec. 42-228. Same--Park plan review.
The planning commission shall review the rezoning request, including the park plan, and recommend
approval or denial to the board of commissioners or may request modifications to the proposed park plan
as are deemed necessary to comply with the MH-P district regulations.
Approval by the board of commissioners shall amend the zoning map, establishing an MH-P district for
the property designated in the application and shall constitute approval of the park plan. The approved
park plan shall be incorporated by reference in the ordinance creating the MH-P district.
(Ord. No. 91-9488, § 1, 1-6-92)
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Sec. 42-229. Recreational campground plans.
The applicant for a conditional use permit to allow a recreational campground in an MH-P, A-1 or C-7
district shall submit a preliminary campground plan, drawn to a scale of not less than one (1) inch equals
one hundred (100) feet, and showing the general layout of the proposed campground. Two (2) copies of
the plan shall accompany the conditional use permit application. Such plan shall comply with the
following minimum requirements:
(1) The tract to be used as a campground shall not be less than two (2) acres in area and shall be
permitted only when served by an approved sanitary sewer and water supply system.
(2) Permitted uses within the campground shall include:
a. Motor homes;
b. Travel trailers;
c. Tents and tent trailers;
d. Customary accessory uses such as laundry facilities, manager's office, clubhouse,
swimming pool, etc.
(3) Contours at two (2) foot intervals shall be indicated on the plan.
(4) The campground shall be located on a well-drained site, properly graded, where necessary, to
insure rapid drainage and freedom from stagnant pools of water.
(5) Sight-obscuring screening of not less than six (6) feet in height shall be provided between the
campground and any other residential zoning district.
(6) A minimum setback of twenty-five (25) feet must be maintained along all boundaries of the
campground that adjoin a public street or a residential zoning district.
(7) Service buildings shall be provided at a rate of one (1) for each one hundred (100) camping
spaces. Each service building shall:
a. Be located in a reasonable central location within the campground;
b. Be of permanent construction;
c. Have an accessible, adequate, safe and potable supply of cold water;
d. Have one (1) flush-type toilet, one (1) lavatory, and one (1) shower or bathtub for females;
and one (1) flush-type toilet, one (1) lavatory, and one (1) shower or bathtub for males for
each thirty (30) camping spaces. All lavatories, bathtubs, and showers shall be connected
with both hot and cold running water;
e. Comply with all applicable chapters of the building code regarding the construction of
buildings and the installation of electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning
systems;
f. Be maintained in a clean, sanitary condition and kept free of any condition that will
endanger the health or safety of any occupants or the public.
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(8) Vented storm shelters shall be provided in a central or other convenient location at the rate of
twelve (12) square feet per designated or intended camping space.
(9) Structures shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.
Upon approval of the preliminary campground plan by the planning commission, the applicant shall
prepare and submit two (2) copies of a final campground plan, which shall incorporate any changes or
alterations requested, to the secretary of the planning commission. Upon the determination by the
secretary that the final campground plan accurately reflects the desires of the planning commission, a
conditional use permit will be issued. An approved copy shall be forwarded, within seven (7) days, to
the zoning administrator, who may issue the required permits upon proper application.
(Ord. No. 91-9488, § 1, 1-6-92)
Sec. 42-230. Special provisions.
(1) Manufactured home parks shall comply with the provisions of chapter 22 of the Salina Code.
(2) All manufactured homes placed in new, expanded or existing manufactured home parks after
January 1, 1992, shall have been manufactured after June 15, 1976 and shall bear a label certifying
that it was built in compliance with the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standards (42 U.S.C. Sec. 5401); provided however, that mobile homes built prior to June 15, 1976,
and not bearing a HUD code label shall be permitted to be placed within an existing manufactured
home park if the unit has been inspected by the building official and bears a certificate stating that
the unit meets or exceeds HUD code standards or any minimum housing code standards adopted by
the city. For the purposes of this section, "existing manufactured home park" means any park
properly licensed and in operation prior to January 1, 1992.
(3) Mobile homes located in manufactured home parks existing prior to January 1, 1992 and on
individual zoning lots shall hereafter be deemed lawful nonconforming uses and shall be subject to
the provisions of section 42-579 of the Salina Code. Mobile Homes located or placed in existing
manufactured home parks and meeting the criteria in section 42-230(2) above shall be considered
lawful conforming uses in the MH-P district.
(Ord. No. 91-9488, § 1, 1-6-92)
Sec. 42-231. Unused manufactured home park.
Whenever a property zoned MH-P ceases to be used for such purposes for a period of two (2) years, the
planning commission may initiate action and hold a public hearing to rezone the property back to a more
appropriate zoning district.
(Ord. No. 91-9488, § 1, 1-6-92)
Secs. 42-232--42-235. Reserved.
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DIVISION 10. U UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
Sec. 42-236. Design.
The U district is a zone that is designed to be used separately as a district zone or in combination with
any one (1) or more of the residential districts. The two (2) principal functions of this district are:
(1) To give the university-oriented functions more flexibility than they would have if located in a
residential district; and
(2) To permit the establishment of the types of uses which ordinarily cluster about a university, but
which are not located on university property.
(Code 1966, § 36-607)
Sec. 42-237. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the U district are as follows:
(1) Art galleries, libraries and museums;
(2) Colleges, universities and theological schools, including their buildings owned or leased for
administrative and faculty offices, classrooms, laboratories, chapels, auditoriums, lecture halls,
libraries, student and faculty centers, athletic facilities and dormitories;
(3) Fraternal and service clubs, as defined;
(4) Fraternities and sororities;
(5) Lodging and boardinghouses;
(6) Offices, meetings rooms, laboratories and other facilities for educational, fraternal,
professional, religious and statistical research organization and institutions;
(7) Parking lots for passenger automobiles, accessory to uses permitted in the university district;
(8) Schools: elementary, intermediate and secondary.
(Code 1966, § 36-607(1))
Sec. 42-238. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the U district are as follows:
(1) Private or public parking lots or garages operated for profit or not for profit, provided that there
shall not be any accessory or permitted uses in conjunction with such use, and that no parking
garage shall exceed forty (40) feet in height, and provided further, that all parking lots or
garages shall be landscaped or screened according to a landscape plan or screening plan which
has first been approved by the planning commission;
(2) No other conditional uses are permitted, except such conditional uses as could otherwise be
allowed in any residential district with which this district is combined.
(Code 1966, § 36-607(2))
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Sec. 42-239. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the U district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot area:
a. Colleges, universities and theological school structures: no minimum requirement.
b. Structures providing lodging rooms for unmarried students: three hundred seventy-five
(375) square feet per lodging room.
c. All other permitted and conditional uses shall comply with the minimum lot area required
in the residential district with which the university district is combined.
(2) Minimum lot width:
a. Colleges, universities, and theological school structures: no minimum requirement.
b. All other permitted and conditional uses shall comply with the minimum lot width
required in the residential district with which the university district is combined.
(3) Minimum lot depth:
a. Colleges, universities, and theological school structures: no minimum requirement.
b. All other permitted and conditional uses shall comply with the minimum lot depth
required in the residential district with which the university district is combined.
(Code 1966, § 36-607(3))
Sec. 42-240. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulation in the U district are as follows:
(1) When the university district regulations are applied in combination with the restrictions of any
residential district, then all structures shall comply with the bulk regulations in the residential
district with which the university district is combined, except that the rear yard may be reduced
to eight (8) feet for parking garages.
(2) There shall be an additional one-foot setback for each two (2) feet of height over forty (40) feet.
(3) When the university district is applied as a separate zoning district, then the following bulk
regulations shall apply:
a. Maximum lot coverage: thirty (30) percent.
b. Minimum setback: fifty (50) feet from each public street and from each lot line that
adjoins property in any other zoning district.
c. Maximum structure height: no limitations.
(Code 1966, § 36-607(4))
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DIVISION 10.1 H-M HOSPITAL-MEDICAL DISTRICT
Sec. 42-241. Design.
The H-M district is designed and intended to be a special purpose zoning district. The three (3)
principal purposes of this district are:
(1) To give hospital oriented functions more flexibility in development and design compatible with
health care delivery than they would have if located in a residential or commercial district; and
(2) To permit the establishment of the types of uses which ordinarily cluster around a hospital or
medical center.
(3) To preserve and protect the city’s designated historic districts by insuring that adequate buffers
are provided adjacent to historic district boundaries and by discouraging hospital development
outside the Hospital-Medical district in adjacent historic districts.
(Ord. No. 03-10139, § 1, 5-5-03)
Sec. 42-242. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the H-M district are as follows:
(1) Ambulance garages;
(2) Cancer treatment centers;
(3) Dental offices and clinics;
(4) Dental surgeons;
(5) Health care related diagnostic and therapeutic services;
(6) Health care related mobile services;
(7) Hearing testing services;
(8) Hospice facilities;
(9) Hospitals;
(10) Kidney dialysis facilities;
(11) Medical conference and education centers;
(12) Medical equipment sales;
(13) Medical laboratories;
(14) Medical offices and clinics;
(15) Medical research centers;
(16) Mental health and chemical dependence facilities;
(17) Multi-level parking garages;
(18) Optical shops;
(19) Outpatient surgery centers;
(20) Pharmacies;
(21) Recreational vehicle hook up stations for occupied motor homes and travel trailers. One (1)
station shall be permitted per one hundred (100) licensed hospital beds and stations may be
located no closer than fifty (50) feet from a residential property line;
(22) Support housing for health center staff, physicians and the locum-tenems program;
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(23) Surface parking lots;
(24) Support services facilities such as laundry service, child care centers, building maintenance
facilities and energy plants;
(25) Other health care related facilities and services not expressly listed as conditional uses;
(26) Accessory and temporary uses, as permitted by Article IV of the chapter;
(27) Signs as permitted by Article X of this chapter; and
(28) Off-street parking and loading, as required by Article XI of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 03-10139, § 2, 5-5-03)
Sec. 42-243. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the H-M District are as follows:
(1) Commercial and retail businesses that are freestanding and not health care related;
(2) Freestanding buildings greater than twelve thousand, five hundred (12,500) square feet in size
and less than two (2) stories in height;
(3) Group care facilities;
(4) Heliports;
(5) Nursing homes and assisted living facilities;
(6) Publicly-owned parking lots; and
(7) Single-family and two-family dwellings.
(Ord. No. 03-10139, § 3, 5-5-03)
Sec. 42-244. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the H-M district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot area: Six thousand (6,000) square feet for residential uses.
Seven thousand (7,500) square feet for other uses.
(2) Minimum lot width: Thirty-five (35) feet at property line.
Sixty (60) feet at building setback line.
(3) Minimum lot depth: One hundred (100) feet.
(Ord. No. 03-10139, § 4, 5-5-03)
Sec. 42-245. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the H-M district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: Six (6) stories. This limitation shall not apply to chimneys, flues,
stacks, fire escapes, elevator enclosures, equipment penthouses rooftop support lighting or
other appurtenances needed to operate and maintain the building on which they are located.
Rooftop communication towers and antennas shall not be subject to this height limit but shall
be subject to the requirements in Section 42-69.
(2) Minimum structure height: Two (2) stories, except that additions to existing larger facilities,
freestanding buildings less than twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square feet in size and
support services buildings may be one (1) story in height.
(3) Minimum yard requirements:
(a) Front yard: No minimum setback requirement on Santa Fe Avenue, a fifteen (15) foot
will be required on Fifth Street and a twenty-five (25) foot setback will be required on
property abutting any other public street.
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(b) Side yard: None required, except when, a side yard in this district abuts a residential district
or designated historic district, a side yard of twenty-five (25) feet shall be provided.
(c) Rear yard: None required, except when a rear yard in this district abuts a residential district
or designated historic district, a side yard of twenty-five (25) feet shall be provided.
(d) In addition to the above noted setbacks, for each foot of building height about forty (40)
feet, the required setback shall increase by one (1) foot for each additional one (1) foot in
building height.
(4) Maximum lot coverage:
(a) Parking garages: One hundred (100) percent except that parking garages adjacent to
residential and historic district boundaries must comply with the rear and side yard
setback requirements in Section 42-245(3).
(b) Penn Campus tower bounded by Ash Street, Penn Avenue, Johnstown Avenue and
Oakdale Avenue: Ninety (90) percent
(c) Santa Fe Campus Hospital Tower: Seventy-five (75) percent.
(d) All other freestanding buildings and facilities: Fifty (50) percent.
(5) Maximum site coverage: Ninety (90) percent (including buildings, paving and sidewalks on a lot);
(6) Minimum landscaped area: Ten (10) percent (excluding parking lot islands).
(Ord. No. 03-10139, § 5, 5-5-03)
Sec. 42-246. Use limitations.
Use limitations in the H-M district shall be as follows:
(1) Where the exterior boundary of the H-M district is marked by a public street, a buffer area not
less than fifteen (15) feet in width shall be maintained abutting the H-M side of the right-of-way.
No structures shall be permitted in said buffer area except for monument signs, walls or fences.
(2) Where the exterior boundary of the H-M district abuts a residential district, a buffer area not
less than fifteen (15) feet in width shall be maintained on the H-M district side of the property
line. This buffer area shall be landscaped and screening provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 42-65(6).
(3) Exterior lighting fixtures shall be shaded so that no direct light is cast upon any property
located in a residential district and so that no glare is visible to any traffic on any public street.
(Ord. No. 03-10139, § 6, 5-5-03)
Sec. 42-247. Special provisions.
Special provisions in the H-M district shall be as follows:
(1) Setbacks shall be measured from the H-M district boundary with the exception of this special
provision. Where a designated historic district established prior to the effective date of this
ordinance overlays the H-M district, development shall be limited to buildings no more than
two (2) stories in height within that historic district overlay and shall conform with the
minimum setbacks set out in Section 42-245(3). In locations where a historic district overlays
the H-M district the historic district boundary line shall be used as the property line for the
purpose of measuring setback for buildings above two (2) stories in height. New construction
within historic district overlay area shall be designed to be compatible with the architectural
character of the historic district.
(Ord. No. 03-10139, § 7, 5-5-03)
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DIVISION 10.2 P PUBLIC USE DISTRICT
Sec. 42-248. Design.
The P district is designed and intended to be a special purpose zoning district. This district is intended
to accommodate many of the city’s public, semi-public and governmental facilities. It is intended for
use in areas of the city which have been assigned a public/semi-public or parks/open space future land
use designation in the Comprehensive Plan. The three (3) principal purposes of this district are:
(1) To provide suitable locations for governmental and educational facilities which serve a public need
in the community;
(2) To accommodate the unique operational needs of public buildings, facilities and uses which are
owned, controlled or used by the City of Salina or other governmental body; and
(3) To insure that sufficient land area, open space, buffering and access control are provided by public
uses so as to minimize potential adverse impacts on adjacent land uses.
(Ord. No.12-10631, § 1, 3-26-12; Ord. No. 12-10667, § 1, 12-3-12)
Sec. 42-248.1. Permitted uses in the Public Facilities District P-(PF).
Permitted uses in the P-(PF) sub-district are as follows:
(1) Animal shelter;
(2) Aquatic centers and spray parks;
(3) Community centers;
(4) Community gardens;
(5) Dog parks;
(6) Fire stations;
(7) Golf courses;
(8) Governmental buildings and offices;
(9) Indoor recreation centers;
(10) Libraries;
(11) Neighborhood centers;
(12) Public parks and playgrounds;
(13) Pump stations, wells;
(14) Accessory and temporary uses as permitted by Article IV of this chapter;
(15) Signs as permitted by Article X of this chapter;
(16) Off-street parking and loading as required by Article X of this chapter.
(Ord. No.12-10631, § 1, 3-26-12; Ord. No. 12-10667, § 1, 12-3-12)
Sec. 42-248.1.1. Conditional uses in the Public Facilities District P-(PF).
Conditional uses in the P-(PF) sub-district are as follows:
(1) Athletic stadiums;
(2) Cemeteries;
(3) Jails and other detention facilities;
(4) Public arenas;
(5) Public works and public utilities maintenance facilities and yards;
(6) Sanitary landfills;
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(7) Utility substations;
(8) Water towers;
(9) Wastewater treatment plants;
(10) Water treatment plants;
(11) Wireless communication facilities (By Special Permit under Section 42-69);
(12) Zoos.
(Ord. No. 12-10667, § 1, 12-3-12)
Sec. 42-248.2. Permitted uses in the Educational Facilities District P-(EF).
Permitted uses in the P-(EF) sub-district are as follows:
(1) Administrative offices;
(2) Elementary and intermediate schools, public and private, and related support facilities and uses,
including but not limited to accessory storage buildings, accessory school bus parking and outdoor
sports recreational fields;
(3) Secondary schools, public and private, and related support facilities and uses including but not
limited to accessory storage buildings, accessory school bus parking, greenhouses, gymnasiums
and outdoor sports and recreation fields.
(4) Accessory and temporary uses as permitted by Article IV of this chapter;
(5) Signs as permitted by Article X of this chapter;
(6) Off-street parking and loading as required by Article XI of this chapter;
(Ord. No. 12-10667, § 1, 12-3-12)
Sec. 42-248.2.1. Conditional uses in the Educational Facilities District P-(EF).
Conditional uses in the P-(EF) sub-district are as follows:
(1) Athletic stadiums;
(2) Bus barns;
(3) School maintenance facilities and yards;
(4) Public arenas;
(5) Wireless communication facilities (By Special Permit under Section 42-69).
(Ord. No. 12-10667, § 1, 12-3-12)
Sec. 42-248.3. Permitted uses in the Exposition Facilities District P-(EX).
Permitted uses in the P-(EX) sub-district are as follows:
(1) Agricultural demonstration plots;
(2) Animal shows, including but not limited to dog shows, horse shows and rodeos;
(3) Aquatic centers;
(4) Commercial expositions and trade shows;
(5) Concerts;
(6) Convention centers, meetings spaces, including licensed drinking and dining facilities;
(7) Dog parks;
(8) Fairs, carnivals, circuses;
(9) Parking and storing of motor vehicles;
(10) Public parks and playgrounds;
(11) Public recreation centers;
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(12) Sporting events;
(13) Temporary overnight camping facilities;
(14) Accessory and temporary uses as permitted by Article IV of this chapter;
(15) Off-street parking and loading as permitted by Article XI of this chapter;
(16) Signs as permitted by Article X of this chapter.
(Ord. No.12-10631, § 1, 3-26-12; Ord. No. 12-10667, § 1, 12-3-12)
Sec. 42-248.3.1 Conditional uses in the Exposition Facilities District P-(EX).
Conditional uses in the P-(EX) sub-district are as follows:
(1) Athletic stadiums;
(2) Public arenas;
(3) Wireless communication facilities (by Special Permit under Section 42-69).
(Ord. No. 12-10667, § 1, 12-3-12)
Sec. 42-249. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the P district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot area: Fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet
(2) Minimum lot width: Thirty-five (35) feet at property line.
One hundred (100) feet at building setback line.
(3) Minimum lot depth: One hundred fifty (150) feet.
(Ord. No.12-10631, § 1, 3-26-12; Ord. No. 12-10667, § 1, 12-3-12)
Editor’s Note: This section was number 42-248.3
Sec. 42-250. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the P district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: Sixty (60) feet. This limitation shall not apply to water towers,
chimneys, flues, stacks, fire escapes, elevator enclosures, equipment penthouses rooftop support
lighting or other appurtenances needed to operate and maintain the building on which they are
located. Communication towers and rooftop antennas shall not be subject to this height limit but
shall be subject to the requirements in Section 42-69.
(2) Minimum yard requirements:
a) Front yard:
1) Property located adjacent to the following various types of streets shall maintain the
following yard requirements regardless of whether it is a front, side, or rear yard, or any
combination thereof:
(i) Residential Street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55)
feet from the centerline, whichever is greater.
(ii) Collector Street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55) feet
from the centerline, whichever is greater.
(iii) Arterial Street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or seventy-five (75) feet
from the centerline, whichever is greater.
2) When an addition to an existing nonconforming structure located on a corner lot is to be
constructed, said addition may be allowed to match the front yard setback of the existing
structure; provided, that the front yard so affected does not abut an arterial street with
right-of-way less than one hundred (100) feet; and further provided, that the construction
conforms with all remaining bulk regulations.
3) Maximum lot coverage: Fifty (50) percent.
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4) Maximum site coverage: Eighty (80) percent (including buildings, paving and sidewalks
on a lot);
5) Minimum landscaped area: Twenty (20) percent (excluding parking lot islands).
(Ord. No.12-10631, § 1, 3-26-12; Ord. No. 12-10667, § 1, 12-3-12)
Editor’s Note: This section was number 42-248.4.
Sec. 42-250.1. Use limitations.
Use limitations in the P district shall be as follows:
(1) Where the exterior boundary of a P district is marked by a public street, a buffer area not less than
fifteen (15) feet in width shall be maintained abutting the right-of-way. No structures shall be permitted
within said buffer area except for monument signs, walls or fences.
(2) Where the exterior boundary of a P district abuts a residential district, a landscaped buffer area of not
less than twenty-five (25) feet in width shall be provided between the lot line and any building,
structure, or activity area. No building, structure, parking, loading or storage shall occur within the
buffer area.
(3) All outdoor storage areas shall be enclosed by sight obscuring screening of not less than six (6) feet in height.
(4) Exterior lighting in the P district shall be shaded and downcast so that no direct light is cast upon any
property located in a residential district and so that no glare is visible to any traffic on any public street.
(Ord. No.12-10631, § 1, 3-26-12; Ord. No. 12-10667, § 1, 12-3-12)
Editor’s Note: This section was number 42-248.5
DIVISION 11. C-1 RESTRICTED BUSINESS DISTRICT
Sec. 42-251. Design.
The C-1 district is designed to provide for a restricted commercial alternative to multiple-family development
adjacent to arterial streets and highways, and at the same time avoid the typical strip commercial development. To
achieve this end, a very limited number of nonretail businesses are permitted.
(Code 1966, § 36-608)
Sec. 42-252. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the C-1 district are as follows:
(1) Business and professional offices, provided that any warehouse or storage space associated with such
offices shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area of the principal structure;
(2) Churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, cathedrals and shrines;
(3) Group day-care centers provided that such use shall be separated from any commercial or industrial use
in accordance with the requirements of the city's adopted building code.
(4) Medical and dental clinics, and guidance centers;
(5) Mortuaries and funeral homes; including crematories, providing that such facility is completely
enclosed and that no odor or noise is discernible outside the structure;
(6) Office building or clinic: The following uses would be permitted when located in an office building, or
medical or dental clinic, provided such uses could be entered only from an interior lobby or hallway and
there is no advertising or display visible from the exterior of the structure:
a. Barbershops;
b. Beauty shops;
c. Gift shops;
d. Newsstands;
e. Package liquor stores;
f. Pharmacies;
g. Restaurants.
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(7) Office facilities for salesmen, sales representatives, or manufacturer's representative, when no retail,
wholesale, or exchange of goods is made or transacted on the premises;
(8) Offices for ministers, rabbis, priests, etc.;
(9) Public utility uses, including substations and ambulance services;
(10) Studios or offices for artists, sculptors, authors, composers, photographers, or other similar uses;
(11) YMCA, YWCA and other similar organizations;
(12) Signs, as permitted by article X of this chapter;
(13) Accessory and temporary uses, as permitted by article IV of this chapter;
(14) Off-street parking and loading as required by Article XI of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-608(1); Ord. No. 83-8954, § 1, 1-24-83; Ord. No. 84-9020, § 4, 5-7-84; Ord. No. 84-9029, § 1, 7-9-84; Ord. No. 88-9241,
§ 1, 4-11-88)
Sec. 42-253. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the C-1 district are as follows:
(1) Banks and financial institutions;
(2) Mail order houses;
(3) Multiple-family dwellings for elderly and/or handicapped persons with the following permitted
exceptions to the required bulk and lot size:
a. Minimum lot area: five hundred (500) square feet per dwelling unit.
b. Bulk regulations:
1. Maximum structure height: one hundred fifty (150) feet except as provided in subsection
(3)b.2.ii.
2. Minimum yard requirements:
i. Front yard: thirty (30) feet on all sides abutting a street.
ii. Side yard: fifteen (15) feet except there shall be an additional side yard setback of one
foot for each two (2) feet of height over fifty (50) feet.
iii. Rear yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
3. Maximum lot coverage: forty (40) percent.
(4) Research laboratories (limited to research such as medical records, statistical research, etc.);
(5) Small animal hospitals, providing that such facility is completely enclosed and that no odor or noise
is discernible outside the structure;
(6) All permitted uses in the R-3 district, provided that they shall be governed by the requirements of
the R-3 district.
(Code 1966, § 36-608(2))
Sec. 42-254. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the C-1 district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot width: seventy-five (75) feet.
(2) Minimum lot depth: one hundred (100) feet.
(Code 1966, § 36-608(3))
Sec. 42-255. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the C-1 district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: thirty (30) feet, except multiple-family development which shall be
governed by the regulations for the R-3 district, provided that there shall be one additional foot of
setback on the side yards for each two (2) feet of height over thirty (30) feet.
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(2) Minimum yard requirements:
a. Front yard:
1. Property located adjacent to the following various types of streets shall maintain the
following yard requirements regardless of whether it is a front, side, or rear yard, or
any combination thereof:
i. Residential street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five feet from
the center line, whichever is greater.
ii. Collector street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55) feet
from the center line, whichever is greater.
iii. Arterial street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or seventy-five (75) feet
from the center line, whichever is greater.
2. When an addition to an existing nonconforming structure located on a corner lot is to
be constructed, said addition may be allowed to match the front yard setback of the
existing structure, provided that the front yard so affected does not abut an arterial
street with right-of-way less than one hundred (100) feet, and further provided that
the construction conforms with all remaining bulk regulations.
b. Minimum side yard: eight (8) feet on each side.
c. Minimum rear yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: thirty (30) percent.
(Code 1966, § 46-608(4); Ord. No. 84-9003, § 9, 2-13-84; Ord. No. 9142, § 7, 7-21-86)
Sec. 42-256. Use limitations.
Use limitations in the C-1 district are as follows:
(1) All business, service, storage and display of goods shall be conducted within a completely
enclosed structure.
(2) Exterior lighting fixtures shall be shaded so that no direct light is cast upon any property
located in a residential district and so that no glare is visible to any traffic on any public street.
(3) Sight obscuring screening of not less than six (6) feet in height shall be provided along all lot
lines that abut a residential district; however, if the property actually utilized for permitted or
conditional nonresidential purposes (including accessory parking areas) lies one hundred (100)
feet or more from an abutting residential lot line, no screening is required along that lot line.
(4) Off-street parking and loading areas associated with the uses permitted in this district shall not
be permitted to cover more than fifty (50) percent of the total area of any required front yard.
(Code 1966, § 36-608(5); Ord. No. 84-9002, § 1, 2-13-84; Ord. No. 95-9704, § 1, 8-28-95)
Secs. 42-257--42-265. Reserved.
DIVISION 12. C-2 NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING DISTRICT
Sec. 42-266. Design.
The C-2 district is designed to permit areas of convenience shopping facilities of no less than one (1)
acre so located to serve one (1) or more residential neighborhoods.
(Code 1966, § 36-609)
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Sec. 42-267. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the C-2 district are as follows:
(1) Antique shops;
(2) Apparel stores;
(3) Art galleries;
(4) Banks and financial institutions;
(5) Barbershops;
(6) Beauty shops;
(7) Bicycle shops;
(8) Bookstores;
(9) Business and professional offices;
(10) Camera and photographic supply stores;
(11) Churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, cathedrals and shrines;
(12) Dry cleaning and laundry receiving stations where no processing or cleaning of clothing is done
on the premises;
(13) Florist shops;
(14) Food stores, including grocery stores, meat markets, bakeries and delicatessens;
(15) Gift shops and variety stores;
(16) Group day care centers, provided that such use shall be separated from any commercial or
industrial use in accordance with the requirements of the city's adopted building code;
(17) Medical and dental clinics, and guidance centers;
(18) Mortuaries and funeral homes, including crematories, providing that such facility is completely
enclosed and that no odor or noise is discernible outside the structure;
(19) Optical shops;
(20) Pharmacies;
(21) Public utility uses, including substations and ambulance services;
(22) Self-service laundry and dry cleaning establishments;
(23) Shoe repair shops;
(24) Studios or offices for artists, sculptors, authors, composers, photographers and other similar
uses;
(25) Tailor shops;
(26) YMCA, YWCA and other similar organizations;
(27) Any other similar retail business not specifically listed in any section is permitted if it complies
with the conditions and restrictions contained in section 42-271;
(28) Accessory and temporary uses, as permitted by article IV of this chapter;
(29) Signs, as permitted by article X of this chapter;
(30) Off-street parking and loading, as required by article XI of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-609(1); Ord. No. 82-8918, § 1, 8-9-82; Ord.No. 83-8954, § 2, 1-24-83; Ord. No. 84-9020, § 5, 5-7-84; Ord. No. 84-9029,
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§ 2, 7-9-84; Ord. No. 88-9241, § 2, 4-11-88; Ord. No. 909386, §§ 1, 3, 8-13-90)
Sec. 42-268. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the C-2 district are as follows:
(1) Hardware stores;
(2) Package liquor stores;
(3) Research laboratories (limited to medical records, statistical research, etc.);
(4) Restaurants, excluding drive-up window service and drive-in establishments;
(5) Small animal hospitals, providing that such facility is completely enclosed and that no odor or
noise is discernible outside the structure;
(6) Tattoo parlors and body piercing studios;
(7) Taverns;
(8) Telephone exchanges and telephone transmission equipment structures;
(9) All permitted and conditional uses in the R-3 district, provided that they shall be governed by
the requirements of the R-3 district.
(Code 1966, § 36-609(2); Ord. No. 909396, §§ 2, 3, 8-13-90; Ord. 12-10629, § 1, 2-27-12)
Sec. 42-269. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the C-2 district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot width: seventy-five (75) feet.
(2) Minimum lot depth: one hundred (100) feet.
(3) Minimum zoning area: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet unless contiguous to or within two
hundred (200) feet of a similar zoning district.
(Code 1966, § 36-609(3); Ord. No. 90-9379, §§ 1, 2, 4-9-90)
Sec. 42-270. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the C-2 district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: fifty (50) feet.
(2) Yard requirements:
a. Front yard:
1. Property located adjacent to the following various types of streets shall maintain the
following yard requirements regardless of whether it is a front, side, or rear yard, or
any combination thereof:
i. Residential street twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
ii. Collector street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
iii. Arterial street twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or seventy-five (75)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
2. When an addition to an existing nonconforming structure located on a corner lot is to
be constructed, said addition may be allowed to match the front yard setback of the
existing structure, provided that the front yard so affected does not abut an arterial
street with right-of-way less than one hundred (100) feet, and further provided that
the construction conforms with all remaining bulk regulations.
b. Side yard: none required, except when, a side yard in this district abuts a residential
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district a side yard of fifteen(15) feet shall be provided.
c. Rear yard: none required except when a rear yard in this district abuts a residential district,
a rear yard of fifteen (15) feet shall be provided.
d. Canopies used in conjunction with retail gasoline service may extend up to twelve (12)
feet into the required front yard setback. At no time shall the canopy extend over the right-
of-way.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: thirty-five (35) percent.
(Code 1966, § 36-609(4); Ord. No. 83-8970, § 1, 8-22-83; Ord. No. 84-9003, § 10, 2-13-84; Ord. No. 86-9142, § 8, 7-21-86)
Sec. 42-271. Use limitations.
Use limitations in the C-2 district are as follows:
(1) All business establishments shall be retail or service establishments dealing directly with consumers. All
goods produced on the premises shall be sold at retail on the premises where produced.
(2) All business, service, storage and display of goods shall be conducted within a completely enclosed
building, except that an area equivalent to not more than five (5) percent of the total floor area may
be used for open display and sales.
(3) Exterior lighting fixtures shall be shaded so that no direct light is cast upon any property located in
a residential district and so that no glare is visible to any traffic on any public street.
(4) Sight obscuring screening of not less than six (6) feet in height shall be provided along all lot lines
that abut a residential district; however, if the property actually utilized for permitted or conditional
nonresidential purses (including accessory parking areas) lies one hundred (100) feet or more from
an abutting residential lot line, no screening is required along that lot line.
(5) No individual business establishment shall occupy more than twenty-five thousand (25,000) square
feet of floor space.
(Code 1966, 36-609(5); Ord. No. 84-9002, § 2, 2-13-84)
Secs. 42-272--42-280. Reserved.
DIVISION 13. C-3 SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT
Sec. 42-281. Design.
The C-3 district is designed to provide a district of no less than one (1) acre for a relatively broad range
of retail shopping facilities which primarily consist of specialty shops and stores.
(Code 1966, § 36-610)
Sec. 42-282. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the C-3 district are as follows:
(1) Antique shops;
(2) Apparel stores;
(3) Appliance stores;
(4) Auditoriums and community theatres;
(5) Automobile sales and rental, within a completely enclosed building, except that the outdoor display
and sale of automobiles may be approved as a temporary use provided that sales events shall be
limited to a maximum of four (4) consecutive days in any six-month period.
(6) Automobile service and accessory stores, provided that all service shall be conducted within a
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completely enclosed building;
(7) Banks and financial institutions;
(8) Barbershops;
(9) Beauty shops;
(10) Bicycle shops;
(11) Blueprinting and photostating establishments;
(12) Bookstores;
(13) Business and professional offices;
(14) Camera and photographic supply stores;
(15) Carpet and rug stores;
(16) China and glassware stores;
(17) Churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, cathedrals and shrines;
(18) Department stores;
(19) Dog kennels, providing that such facilities are completely enclosed and that no odor or noise is
discernible outside the structure;
(20) Dry cleaning establishments;
(21) Drygoods stores;
(22) Florist shops;
(23) Food stores, including grocery stores, meat markets, bakeries, and delicatessens;
(24) Furniture stores;
(25) Furrier shops, including the incidental storage and conditioning of furs;
(26) Gasoline service stations;
(27) Gift shops;
(28) Governmental buildings;
(29) Group day-care centers provided that such use shall be separated from any commercial or industrial
use in accordance with the requirements of the city's adopted building code;
(30) Hardware stores;
(31) Hobby shops;
(32) Hotels and motels;
(33) Interior decorating shops, including upholstering, making of draperies, slipcovers and other similar
articles which are conducted as a part of, or secondary to, a retail operation;
(34) Jewelry stores;
(35) Leather goods and luggage stores;
(36) Mail-order houses;
(37) Medical and dental clinics, and guidance centers;
(38) Mortuaries and funeral homes; including crematories, providing that such facility is completely
enclosed and that no odor or noise is discernible outside the structure;
(39) Music stores and musical instrument sales and repair;
(40) Newsstands;
(41) Optical sales;
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(42) Package liquor stores;
(43) Paint and wallpaper stores;
(44) Pet grooming shops;
(45) Pet stores;
(46) Pharmacies;
(47) Physical and health services such as private gymnasiums and reducing salons;
(48) Private clubs (clubs and organizations, and fraternal and service clubs as defined only);
(49) Printing plants;
(50) Public utility uses, including substations and ambulance services;
(51) Radio and television broadcasting stations;
(52) Recording studios;
(53) Research laboratories;
(54) Restaurants, including establishments with drive up window service and drive-in establishments,
serving food or beverages to customers for consumption on the premises or in parked motor vehicles;
(55) Restricted production and repair limited to the following: Alteration and custom tailoring of
clothing for retail sale only; jewelry from precious metal; watches; dentures; optical lenses; and
other similar activities;
(56) Schools: music, dance or business;
(57) Self-service laundry and dry cleaning establishments;
(58) Small animal hospitals, providing that such facility is completely enclosed and that no odor or noise
is discernible outside the structure;
(59) Sporting goods stores;
(60) Tailors;
(61) Telephone exchanges and telephone transmission equipment structures;
(62) Theatres, indoor only;
(63) Travel bureaus and transportation ticket offices;
(64) Variety stores;
(65) Any other similar retail business not specifically listed is permitted if it complies with the
conditions and the restrictions contained in section 42-286 of this chapter;
(66) Accessory and temporary uses, as permitted by article IV of this chapter;
(67) Signs, as permitted by article X of this chapter;
(68) Off-street parking and loading, as required by article XI of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-601(1); Ord. No. 81-8863, § 8, 8-3-81; Ord. No. 82-8918, § 2, 8-9-82; Ord. No. 83-8954, § 3, 1-24-83; Ord. No. 84-9020,
§ 6, 5-7-84; Ord. No. 84-9029, § 3, 7-9-84; Ord. No. 87-9196, § 1, 7-27-87; Ord. No. 88-9241, § 3, 4-11-88; Ord. No. 95-9695, § 1, 7-10-
95; Ord. No. 07-10424, § 1, 12-3-07)
Sec. 42-283. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the C-3 district are as follows:
(1) Bus stations;
(2) Contractor's offices;
(3) Mini-warehouses;
(4) Multiple-family dwellings provided they shall be governed by the R-3 multiple-family residential
district requirements. Such requirements shall include consideration of density, yards, off-street
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parking, lot coverage and all other requirements for multifamily development as required in the R-3
residential district, except that there shall be one (1) additional foot of setback for each two (2) feet
of height over thirty-five (35) feet;
(5) Multiple-family dwellings for elderly and/or handicapped persons with the following permitted
exceptions to the required bulk and lot size:
a. Minimum lot area: five hundred (500) square feet per dwelling unit.
b. Bulk regulations:
1. Maximum structure height: one hundred fifty (150) feet except as provided in subsection
(5)b.2.ii.
2. Minimum yard requirements:
i. Front yard: thirty (30) feet on all sides abutting a street.
ii. Side yard: fifteen (15) feet except there shall be an additional side yard setback of
one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of height over fifty (50) feet.
iii. Rear yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
3. Maximum lot coverage: forty (40) percent.
(6) Tattoo parlors and body piercing studios;
(7) Taverns.
(Code 1966, § 36-610(2); Ord. 12-10629, § 1, 2-27-12)
Sec. 42-284. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the C-3 district are as follows: no minimum, but zoning district must be a
minimum of one (1) acre, unless contiguous to or within two hundred (200) feet of a similar district. The
minimum zoning area may not be varied by more than ten (10) percent.
(Code 1966, § 36-610(3))
Sec. 42-285. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the C-3 district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: thirty-five (35) feet.
(2) Yard requirements:
a. Front yard:
1. Property located accent to the following various types of streets shall maintain the
following yard requirements regardless of whether it is a front, side, or rear yard, or
any combination thereof:
i. Residential street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55) feet
from the centerline, whichever is greater.
ii. Collector street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or sixty-five (65) feet
from the centerline, whichever is greater.
iii. Arterial street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or seventy-five (75) feet
from the centerline, whichever is greater.
2. When an addition to an existing nonconforming structure located on a corner lot is to
be constructed, said addition may be allowed to match the front yard setback of the
existing structure, provided that the front yard so affected does not abut an arterial
street with right-of-way less than one hundred (100) feet, and further provided that
the construction conforms with all remaining bulk regulations.
b. Side yard: none required except when a side yard in this district abuts a residential district,
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a side yard of fifteen (15) feet shall be provided.
c. Rear yard: none required except when a rear yard in this district abuts a residential district,
a rear yard of fifteen (15) feet shall be provided.
d. Canopies used in conjunction with retail gasoline service may extend up to twelve (12)
feet into the required front yard setback. At no time shall the canopy extend over the right-
of-way.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: forty (40) percent.
(Code 1966, § 36-610(4); Ord. No. 83-8970, § 2, 8-22-83; Ord. No. 84-9003, § 11, 2-13-84; Ord. No. 86-9142, § 9, 7-21-86; Ord. No. 87-
9212, § 1, 9-28-87)
Sec. 42-286. Use limitations.
Use limitations in the C-3 district are as follows:
(1) All business establishments shall be retail or service establishments dealing directly with the
consumer. All goods produced on the premises shall be sold at retail on the premises where produced.
(2) All business, service, storage and display of goods shall be conducted within a completely enclosed
building, except:
a. Restaurants which may have food and beverage service on an outdoor patio not more than
fifty (50) percent the size of the indoor eating space.
b. Garden centers accessory to a department or grocery store which may have outdoor display
and sales of plants, nursery stock and gardening supplies in an area not greater than fifteen
(15) percent of the floor area of the store, provided that the outdoor display area may not be
located between the front of the principal building and an arterial street.
c. Other required conditions:
1. The area used for outdoor service, display and sales shall be enclosed or otherwise
separated from the off-street parking area and circulation drives.
2. The area used for outdoor service, display and sales shall be adjacent to the principal building
and such area shall comply with the setback requirements for the principal building.
3. The area used for outdoor service, display and sales shall be calculated as floor area in
determining the number of required off-street parking spaces.
(3) No business establishment shall offer or sell food or beverages for consumption on the premises in
parked motor vehicles.
(4) Exterior lighting fixtures shall be shaded so that no direct light is cast upon any property located in
a residential district and so that no glare is visible to any traffic on any public street.
(5) Sight obscuring screening of not less than six (6) feet in height shall be provided along all lot lines
that abut a residential district; however, if the property actually utilized for permitted or conditional
nonresidential purposes (including accessory parking areas) lies one hundred (100) feet or more
from an abutting residential lot line, no screening is required along that lot line.
(Code 1966, § 36-610(5); Ord. No. 84-9002, § 3, 2-13-84; Ord. No. 88-9264, § 1, 8-1-88)
Secs. 42-287--42-300. Reserved.
DIVISION 14. C-4 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Sec. 42-301. Design.
The C-4 district is designed to provide a district for a broad range of retail shopping facilities.
(Code 1966, § 36-611)
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Sec. 42-302. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the C-4 district are as follows:
(1) Antique shops;
(2) Apparel stores;
(3) Appliance stores, sales and service;
(4) Art galleries, libraries and museums;
(5) Auditoriums and community theaters;
(6) Automobile sales, rental and service, provided all displays of vehicles are within a completely
enclosed building; provided however, that any such use with an outdoor display area in
existence on January 8, 2000 shall be deemed to be a lawful nonconforming use;
(7) Auto parts stores;
(8) Banks and financial institutions;
(9) Barbershops;
(10) Beauty shops;
(11) Bicycle shops;
(12) Blueprinting and photostating establishments;
(13) Bookstores;
(14) Bus stations;
(15) Business and professional offices;
(16) Camera and photographic supply stores;
(17) Carpet and rug stores;
(18) China and glassware stores;
(19) Contractor's offices;
(20) Department stores;
(21) Dry cleaning establishments;
(22) Drygoods stores;
(23) Electrical contractors;
(24) Electronic parts and supplies;
(25) Florist shops;
(26) Food stores, including grocery stores, meat markets, bakeries, and delicatessens;
(27) Fraternal and service clubs;
(28) Furniture repair and restoration shop;
(29) Furniture stores;
(30) Furrier shops, including the incidental storage and conditioning of furs;
(31) Gasoline service stations;
(32) Gift shops;
(33) Glass and mirror sales and service;
(34) Government buildings;
(35) Handcrafts, ceramics, pottery and art materials and supplies shops;
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(36) Hardware stores;
(37) Hobby shops;
(38) Hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes, and nursing homes, provided that parking is provided in
accordance with Section 42-553;
(39) Hotels and motels, providing that parking is provided in accordance with Section 42-553;
(40) Interior decorating shops, including upholstering, making of draperies, slipcovers and other
similar articles which are conducted as a part of, and secondary to, a retail operation;
(41) Jewelry stores;
(42) Leather goods and luggage stores;
(43) Mail-order houses;
(44) Massage therapy;
(45) Mechanical contractors;
(46) Medical and dental clinics, and guidance centers;
(47) Mortuaries and funeral homes; including crematories, provided that such facility is completely
enclosed and that no odor or noise is discernible outside the structure;
(48) Music stores and musical instrument sales;
(49) Newspaper offices and printing;
(50) Newsstands;
(51) Office equipment and supply;
(52) Optical sales;
(53) Package liquor stores;
(54) Paint and wallpaper stores;
(55) Pest control and exterminators;
(56) Pet grooming shops;
(57) Pet stores;
(58) Pharmacies;
(59) Physical and health services such as private gymnasiums and reducing salons;
(60) Printing plant;
(61) Private parking garages and lots;
(62) Public parking garages and lots;
(63) Public utility uses including substations and ambulance services;
(64) Radio and television broadcasting stations;
(65) Radio and television repair shops;
(66) Recording studios;
(67) Residential dwellings, accessory to and located above or below the ground floor of another
principal use.
(68) Restaurants with or without the sale of alcoholic beverages, but no drive-in establishments;
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(69) Restricted production and repair limited to the following: alteration and custom tailoring of
clothing for retail sale only; jewelry from precious metal; watches; dentures; optical lenses; and
other similar activities;
(70) Schools: music, dance or business;
(71) Self-service laundry and dry cleaning establishments;
(72) Shoe repair shops;
(73) Sporting goods stores;
(74) Tailor shops;
(75) Telephone exchanges and telephone transmission equipment structures;
(76) Theaters, indoor only;
(77) Travel bureaus and transportation ticket offices;
(78) Variety stores;
(79) YMCA, YWCA, and other similar organizations;
(80) Any other similar retail business not specifically listed is permitted if it complies with the
conditions and restrictions contained in Section 42-306;
(81) Accessory and temporary uses, as permitted by Article VI of this chapter,
(82) Accessory off-street parking and loading, as required by Article XI of this chapter;
(83) Signs, as permitted by Article X of this Chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-611(1); Ord. No. 81-8863, § 9, 8-3-81; Ord. No. 82-8918, § 3, 8-9-82; Ord. No. 83-8954, § 4, 1-24-83; Ord. No. 84-
9020, § 7, 5-7-84; Ord. No. 88-9241, § 4, 4-11-88; Ord. No. 92-9536, § 1, 10-12-96; Ord. No. 99-9961, § 1, 1-3-00; Ord. No. 01-10056, §
1, 9-24-01; Ord. No. 05-10281, § 1, 6-20-05; Ord. 08-10446, § 1, 5-5-08)
Sec. 42-303. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the C-4 district are as follows:
(1) Amusement arcades, indoor only;
(2) Amusement and vending devices, sales and service;
(3) Automobile repair;
(4) Car washes;
(5) Church, chapel, temple, synagogue and shrine;
(6) Custom cabinet and woodworking shop;
(7) Drinking establishments with less than 30% food sales;
(8) Equipment sales, rental and service, except construction-type equipment;
(9) Food and/or beverage service on an outdoor patio which is accessory to a restaurant or bar,
provided that the patio area may not exceed the size or occupant load of the indoor serving space;
(10) Group care facility;
(11) Group day-care centers, provided that such us shall be separated from any commercial or
industrial use in accordance with the requirements of the city’s adopted building codes;
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(12) Home improvement center;
(13) Motorcycle sales, rental and service, provided that all display of vehicles is within a
completely enclosed building;
(14) Outdoor merchandise sales and display area accessory to a retail store, provided that the
display area may not exceed the floor area of the store;
(15) Pawnshops;
(16) Private clubs;
(17) Recycling centers;
(18) Residential dwellings, accessory to another principal use on the ground floor of a building,
provided that such dwellings may not be located in the front portion of the building, may not
occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of the floor area of the ground floor and shall not be
required to provide separate off-street parking.
(19) Residential dwellings located on the ground floor or within buildings used principally for
residential purposes, provided that parking is provided at one half the ratio set forth in Section
42-553 and provided that such development shall comply with the R-3 Multiple-Family
District requirements for density and lot size (Section 42-204) in addition to the C-4 bulk
regulations;
(20) Residential dwellings for elderly and/or handicapped persons, located on the ground floor or
within buildings used principally for residential purposes, provided that parking is provided at
one half the ratio set in Section 42-553 and provided that such development shall have a
minimum lot area of five hundred (500) square feet per dwelling unit in addition to complying
with the C-4 bulk regulations;
(21) Tattoo parlors/body piercing studio provided that notification of public hearing shall be
provided to all property and business owners in the C-4 district;
(22) Teen centers;
(23) Testing and research laboratories;
(24) Warehouse and wholesale houses.
(Code 1966, § 36-611(2); Ord. No. 91-9440, § 1, 5-13-91; Ord. No. 92-9536, § 2, 10-12-92; Ord. No. 99-9961, § 2, 1-3-00; Ord. No. 01-
10021, § 1, 2-12-01; Ord. No. 01-10056, § 2, 9-24-01; Ord. No. 05-10281, § 2, 6-20-05; Ord No. 06-10339, § 1, 7-17-06; Ord. No. 08-
10436, § 1, 2-4-08; Ord. 08-10446, § 1, 5-5-08, Ord. 11-10622, § 1, 10-17-2011; Ord. No. 12-10654, § 1, 9-10-2012 )
Sec. 42-303.1. Prohibited uses.
Prohibited uses in the C-4 district are as follows:
(1) Massage parlors;
(2) Mini-warehouses;
(3) Payday loans companies;
(Ord. 08-10446, § 1, 5-5-08; Ord. No. 11-10622, § 1, 10-17-11)
Sec. 42-304. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the C-4 district are as follows: no minimum requirements.
(Code 1966, § 36-611(3))
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Sec. 42-305. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the C-4 district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: no limitations.
(2) Yard requirements:
a. Front yard: none.
b. Side yard: none required, except as provided below.
c. Rear yard: none required, except as provided below.
d. Where any side and/or rear yard abuts a residential district, a landscaped side and/or rear yard
shall be provided along such side and/or rear yard that is ten (10) feet in width.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: one hundred (100) percent.
(Code 1966, § 36-611(4))
Sec. 42-306. Use limitations.
Use limitations in the C-4 district are as follows:
(1) All business establishments shall be retail or service establishments dealing directly with
consumers. All goods produced on the premises shall be sold at retail on the premises where
produced. No products produced in this district shall be of a nature that they would be classified as
a permitted use in the I-2 or I-3 districts if produced separately from a use permitted in this district.
(2) All business, service, storage and display of goods shall be conducted within a completely enclosed
building, except
a. Restaurants and drinking establishments which may have food and/or beverage service on an
outdoor patio if approved as a conditional use in accordance with the provisions in Section
42-597.2.
b. Retail stores which may have an accessory outdoor merchandise sales and display area no
larger in size than the floor area of the store, provided that the outdoor display area is located
on private property and not public right-of-way, if approved as a conditional use in
accordance with the provisions in Section 42-597.2. For the purposes of his section
merchandise shall mean finished products removed from all packaging and boxes,
assembled and ready for use by consumers.
(3) No business establishment shall offer or sell food or beverages for consumption on the premises in
parked motor vehicles.
(4) Exterior lighting fixtures shall be shaded so that no direct light is cast upon any property located in
a residential district and so that no glare is visible to any traffic on any public street.
(Code 1966, § 36-611(5); Ord. No. 95-9694, § 1, 7-10-95; Ord. No. 99-9961, § 3, 1-3-00; Ord. No. 01-10056, § 3, 9-24-01; Ord. No. 12-
10654, § 2, 9-10-12 )
Secs. 42-307--42-315. Reserved.
DIVISION 15. C-5 SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 42-316. Design.
The C-5 district is designed for those business and commercial uses which draw their customers from
motorists on the highway, or for whom a location on a highway or arterial street is especially useful or
necessary. Although some of the typical retail uses are permitted in other commercial districts, most of these
permitted this district would not blend well into a prime retail area.
(Code 1966, § 36-612)
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Sec. 42-317. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the C-5 district are as follows:
(1) Ambulance services;
(2) Apparel stores;
(3) Appliance stores, sales and service;
(4) Automobile sales and rental and service;
(5) Automotive parts, wholesale;
(6) Automotive sales, service and parts;
(7) Banks and financial institutions;
(8) Barbershops;
(9) Beauty shops;
(10) Bicycle shops;
(11) Boat sales, rental and service;
(12) Bonding agencies;
(13) Bookstores;
(14) Bowling alleys;
(15) Business and professional offices;
(16) Camera and photographic supply stores;
(17) Car washes;
(18) Carpet and rug stores;
(19) China and glassware stores;
(20) Churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, cathedrals and shrines;
(21) Commercial off-street parking as a principal use;
(22) Contractor's office;
(23) Dog kennels, providing that such facilities are completely enclosed and that no odor or noise is
discernible outside the structure;
(24) Equipment sales and rental, not including heavy equipment type such as bulldozers and cranes;
(25) Florist shops;
(26) Food stores and delicatessens;
(27) Fraternal and service clubs;
(28) Furniture stores;
(29) Garden stores; greenhouses and nurseries;
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(30) Gasoline service stations;
(31) Gift and souvenir shops;
(32) Group day-care centers provided that such use shall be separated from any commercial or
industrial use in accordance with the requirements of the city's adopted building code.
(33) Hardware stores;
(34) Hobby shops;
(35) Hotels and motels;
(36) Jewelry stores;
(37) Leather and luggage stores;
(38) Music stores and musical instrument sales and repair;
(39) Newsstands;
(40) Office equipment and supply;
(41) Optical sales;
(42) Package liquor stores;
(43) Paint and wallpaper stores;
(44) Parking garages and lots;
(45) Pawnshops;
(46) Pest control and exterminators;
(47) Pet stores and pet grooming shops;
(48) Pharmacies;
(49) Pitch and putt, and miniature golf courses;
(50) Printing plants;
(51) Private clubs;
(52) Public utility uses, including substations;
(53) Radio and television sales and service;
(54) Recreational vehicle rental, sales and service;
(55) Restaurants, including drive-in establishments, serving food or beverages to customers for
consumption on the premises or in parked motor vehicles;
(56) Self-service laundry and dry-cleaning establishments;
(57) Service and fraternal clubs and lodges;
(58) Small animal hospitals, providing that such facility is completely enclosed and that no odor or
noise is discernible outside the structure;
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(59) Sporting goods stores;
(60) Truck sales and service;
(61) Variety stores;
(62) YMCA, YWCA, and other similar organizations;
(63) Any other similar retail business not specifically listed is permitted if it complies with the
conditions and the restrictions contained in section 42-336;
(64) Accessory and temporary uses, as permitted by article IV of this chapter;
(65) Signs as permitted by article X of this chapter;
(66) Off-street parking and loading, as required by article XI of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-612(1); Ord. No. 81-8863, § 10, 8-3-81; Ord. No. 83-8954, § 5, 1-24-83; Ord. No. 84-9029, § 4, 7-9-84; Ord. No. 86-
9158, § 1, 9-22-86; Ord. No. 88-9241, § 5, 4-11-88)
Sec. 42-318. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the C-5 district are as follows:
(1) Amusement parks and skating rinks;
(2) Animal hospitals, provided that all pens shall be in an enclosed structure;
(3) Automobile repair;
(4) Group care facilities;
(5) Group rehabilitation facilities;
(6) Hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes and nursing homes;
(7) Lumber yards;
(8) Mini-warehouses;
(9) Multifamily dwellings, provided that:
a. New buildings and additions to existing buildings shall comply with the requirements of
the R-3 district and parking shall be provided in conformance with section 42-553;
b. Conversions of existing nonresidential buildings shall comply with the lot size
requirements of the R-3 district (section 42-204) in addition to the bulk regulations in the
C-5 district and parking may be provided at one-half ratio set forth in section 42-553.
(10) Multifamily dwellings for elderly and/or handicapped persons provided that:
a. New buildings and additions to existing buildings shall comply with the requirements of
the R-3 district, with the exceptions to the bulk and lot size regulations permitted in
section 42-203 and parking shall be provided in conformance with section 42-553;
b. Conversions of existing nonresidential buildings shall comply with the requirements of the
R-3 district, with the exception to lot size regulations permitted in section 42-203 in
addition to the bulk regulations in the C-5 district and parking shall be provided in
conformance with section 42-553.
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(11) Outdoor theatres;
(12) Tattoo parlors and body piercing studios;
(13) Taverns;
(14) Telephone exchanges and telephone transmission equipment structures.
(Code 1966, § 36-612(2); Ord. No. 91-9440, § 2, 5-13-91; Ord. No. 94-9629, § 1, 4-4-94; Ord. 12-10629, § 1, 2-27-12)
Sec. 42-319. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the C-5 district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot width: seventy-five (75) feet.
(2) Minimum lot depth: one hundred (100) feet.
(Code 1966, § 36-612(3))
Sec. 42-320. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the C-5 district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: fifty (50) feet.
(2) Yard requirements:
a. Minimum front yard:
1. Property located adjacent to the following various types of streets shall maintain the
following yard requirements regardless of whether it is a front, side or rear yard or
any combination thereof:
i. Residential street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
ii. Collector street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
iii. Arterial street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or seventy-five (75)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
2. When an addition to an existing nonconforming structure located on a corner lot is to
be constructed, said addition may be allowed to match the front yard setback of the
existing structure, provided that the front yard so affected does not abut an arterial
street with right-of-way less than one hundred (100) feet, and further provided that
the construction conforms with all remaining bulk regulations.
b. No side or rear yard setback shall be required, other than under the conditions specified in
subsection 2 (a), except that when located adjacent to property in a residential district
there shall be a setback of ten (10) feet.
c. Each motel and hotel shall have a minimum side yard on each side of the zoning lot of not
less than ten (10) feet, and a minimum rear yard of not less than twenty (20) feet.
d. Gasoline pumps, air and water service, canopies and other fixtures used in connection
with gasoline delivery shall be located no less than twelve (12) feet from the property line
of any abutting street. However, a canopy may be constructed which further extends to,
but not beyond, the front property line.
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e. Sight obscuring screening of not less than six (6) feet in height shall be provided along all
lot lines that abut a residential district; however, if the property actually utilized for
permitted or conditional non-residential purposes (including accessory parking areas) lies
one hundred (100) feet or more from an abutting residential lot line, no screening is
required along that lot line.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: fifty (50) percent.
(Code 1966, § 36-612(4); Ord. No. 83-8970, § 3, 8-22-83; Ord. No. 84-9003, § 12, 2-13-84; Ord. No. 86-9142, § 10, 7-21-86; Ord. No. 99-
9947, § 1, 9-13-99)
Sec. 42-321. Use limitations.
Use limitations in the C-5 district are as follows:
(1) No structure shall be used for residential purposes except for the use of the owner or operator
of the business located on the premises and except that accommodation may be offered to
transient public by motels and hotels.
(2) All outdoor storage and vehicles in operating condition and off-street parking and loading
spaces shall be enclosed by screening as provided in section 42-320(2)e. Off-street parking and
loading spaces and the storage of automobiles and other motor vehicles in operating condition
shall be so enclosed when such use abuts on a residential district at a side or a rear lot line or is
separated from the district only by an alley.
(3) All business establishments shall be retail or service establishments dealing directly with
consumers, except wholesale when permitted as a conditional use. All goods produced on the
premises shall be sold on the premises where produced.
(4) Exterior lighting fixtures shall be shaded wherever necessary to avoid casting direct light on
any property located in a residential district.
(5) Drive-in establishments offering food or services directly to customers waiting in parked motor
vehicles shall screen the space allocated for customers and motor vehicles in the same manner
as is required in subsection (2).
(6) Sight-obscuring screening of not less than six (6) feet in height shall be provided along all lot
lines that abut a residential district; however, if the property actually utilized for permitted or
conditional nonresidential purposes (including accessory parking areas) lies one hundred (100)
feet or more from an abutting residential lot line, no screening is required along that lot line.
(Code 1966, § 36-612(5); Ord. No. 84-9002, § 4, 2-13-84)
Secs. 42-322--42-330. Reserved.
DIVISION 16. C-6 HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 42-331. Design.
The C-6 district is designed for commercial uses which deal with the sale and/or service of heavy
equipment or products.
(Code 1966, § 36-613)
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Sec. 42-332. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the C-6 district are as follows:
(1) Agricultural implement sales and service;
(2) Ambulance services;
(3) Amusement parks and skating rinks;
(4) Animal hospitals, provided that all pens shall be in an enclosed structure;
(5) Antique shops;
(6) Apparel stores;
(7) Appliance stores;
(8) Armories;
(9) Auditoriums and community theatres;
(10) Automobile and truck sales and rental, including accessory repair and painting operations and
facilities, provided that such operations or facilities shall comply with all the use limitations in
section 42-336;
(11) Automotive repair;
(12) Automotive parts, wholesale;
(13) Automotive sales, service and parts;
(14) Banks and financial institutions;
(15) Barbershops;
(16) Beauty shops;
(17) Bicycle shops;
(18) Blueprinting and photostating establishments;
(19) Boat sales rental and service;
(20) Bonding agencies;
(21) Bookstores;
(22) Bowling alleys;
(23) Business and professional offices;
(24) Camera and photographic supply stores;
(25) Car washes;
(26) Carpet and rug stores;
(27) China and glassware stores;
(28) Commercial off-street parking as a principal use;
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(29) Contractor's offices;
(30) Department stores;
(31) Dog kennels, providing that such facilities are completely enclosed and that no odor or noise is
discernible outside the structure;
(32) Dry cleaning establishments;
(33) Dry goods stores;
(34) Electrical contractors;
(35) Electronic parts and supplies;
(36) Equipment sales and rental;
(37) Florist shops;
(38) Food stores and delicatessens;
(39) Fraternal and service clubs;
(40) Furniture stores;
(41) Furrier shops;
(42) Garden stores, greenhouses and nurseries;
(43) Gasoline service stations;
(44) Gift and souvenir shops;
(45) Governmental buildings;
(46) Group day-care centers provided that such use shall be separated from any commercial or
industrial use in accordance with the requirements of the city's adopted building code.
(47) Hardware stores;
(48) Hobby shops;
(49) Hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes and nursing homes;
(50) Hotels and motels;
(51) Interior decorating shops, including upholstering, making of draperies, slipcovers and other
similar articles;
(52) Jewelry stores;
(53) Leather and luggage stores;
(54) Lumber yards;
(55) Mail-order houses;
(56) Mechanical contractors;
(57) Medical and dental clinics, and guidance centers;
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(58) Mini-warehouses;
(59) Mobile home and trailer sales and rental, but not including the use of any mobile home as a
residence;
(60) Mortuaries and funeral homes; including crematories, providing that such facility is completely
enclosed and that no odor or noise is discernible outside the structure;
(61) Music stores and musical instrument sales;
(62) Newspaper offices and printing;
(63) Newsstands;
(64) Office equipment and supply;
(65) Optical sales;
(66) Package liquor stores;
(67) Paint and wallpaper stores;
(68) Parking garages and lots;
(69) Pawnshops;
(70) Pest control and exterminators;
(71) Pet grooming shops;
(72) Pet stores;
(73) Pharmacies;
(74) Physical and health services;
(75) Printing plants;
(76) Private clubs;
(77) Public utility uses, including substations;
(78) Radio and television broadcasting stations;
(79) Radio and television repair shops;
(80) Recording studios;
(81) Recreational vehicle rental, sales and service;
(82) Restaurants, including drive-in establishments;
(83) Restricted production and repair limited to the following: Alteration and custom tailoring of
clothing for retail sale only; jewelry from precious metals; watches; dentures; optical lenses;
and other similar activities;
(84) Schools: music, dance or business;
(85) Self-service laundry and dry cleaning establishments;
(86) Shoe repair shops;
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(87) Sporting goods stores;
(88) Tailor shops;
(89) Taverns;
(90) Telephone exchanges and telephone transmission equipment structures;
(91) Theatres, indoor only;
(92) Variety stores;
(93) YMCA, YWCA, and other similar organizations;
(94) Any other similar retail business not specifically listed is permitted if it complies with the
conditions and the restrictions contained in section 42-336;
(95) Accessory and temporary uses, as permitted by article IV of this chapter;
(96) Signs as permitted by article X of this chapter;
(97) Off-street parking and loading, as required by article XI of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-613(1); Ord. No. 81-8863, § 11, 8-3-81; Ord. No. 83-8954, § 6, 1-24-83; Ord. No. 84-9020, § 8, 5-7-84; Ord. No. 88-
9241, § 6, 4-11-88; Ord. No. 91-9440, § 3, 5-13-91)
Sec. 42-333. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the C-6 district are as follows:
(1) Dog racing tracks;
(2) Horse racing tracks;
(3) Outdoor theatres;
(4) Tattoo parlors and body piercing studios;
(5) Tire repairs shops, recapping, etc.;
(6) Warehouse and wholesale houses.
(Code 1966, § 36-613(2); Ord. No. 80-8808, § 1, 8-25-80; Ord. No. 81-8863, § 12, 8-3-81; Ord. No. 86-9159, § 1, 9-22-86; Ord. No. 87-
9173, § 1, 2-9-87; Ord. No. 12-10629, § 1, 2-27-12)
Sec. 42-334. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the C-6 district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot width: seventy-five (75) feet.
(2) Minimum lot depth: one hundred (100) feet.
(Code 1966, 36-613(3))
Sec. 42-335. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the C-6 district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: fifty (50) feet.
(2) Yard requirements:
a. Front yard:
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1. Property located adjacent to the following various types of streets shall maintain the
following yard requirements regardless of whether it is a front, side or rear yard or
any combination thereof.
i. Residential street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
ii. Collector street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or fifty-five (55)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
iii. Arterial street: twenty-five (25) feet from the property line or seventy-five (75)
feet from the center line, whichever is greater.
2. When an addition to an existing nonconforming structure located on a corner lot is to
be constructed, said addition may be allowed to match the front yard setback of the
existing structure, provided that the front yard so affected does not abut an arterial
street with right-of-way less than one hundred (100) feet, and further provided that
the construction conforms with all remaining bulk regulations.
b. No side or rear yard setback shall be required other than under the conditions specified in
subsection (2)a., except that when located adjacent to a property in a residential district
there shall be a setback of ten (10) feet.
c. Each motel and hotel shall have a minimum side yard on each side of the zoning lot of not
less than ten (10) feet, and a minimum rear yard of not less than twenty (20) feet.
d. Gasoline pumps, air and water service, canopies and other fixtures used in connection
with gasoline delivery shall be located no less than twelve (12) feet from the property line
of any abutting street. However, a canopy may be constructed which further extends to,
but not beyond, the front property line.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: fifty (50) percent.
(Code 1966, § 36-613(4); Ord. No. 83-8970, § 4, 8-22-83; Ord. No. 84-9003, § 13, 2-13-84; Ord. No. 86-9142, § 11, 7-21-86)
Sec. 42-336. Use limitations.
Use limitations in the C-6 district are as follows:
(1) No structure shall be used for residential purposes except for a security guard or night
watchman or the owner or operator of the business located on the premises.
(2) All outdoor storage including off-street parking spaces shall be enclosed by screening from
adjacent property located in a residential district.
(3) All lighting shall be so located to avoid casting direct light upon any property located in a
residential district.
(4) Sight-obscuring screening of not less than six (6) feet in height shall be provided along all lot
lines that abut a residential district; however, if the property actually utilized for permitted or
conditional nonresidential purposes (including accessory parking areas) lies one hundred (100)
feet or more from an abutting residential lot line, no screening is required along that lot line.
(Code 1966, § 36-613(5); Ord. No. 84-9002, § 5, 2-13-84)
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DIVISION 16.1. C-7 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT4
Sec. 42-337. Design.
The C-7 district is designed to permit the development of service uses associated with interchange areas
and other locations along major limited access highways. At certain access points food, lodging, motor
vehicle service and fuel providers can be clustered to provide convenient service to the traveling public.
The uses permitted in this district are required to be in an enclosed structure or effectively screened and
the premises are to be appropriately landscaped so as to protect and enhance the appearance of interstate
entrances and major arteries of access to the city.
(Ord. No. 89-9354, § 1, 11-13-89)
Sec. 42-338. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the C-7 district are as follows:
(1) Bus stations;
(2) Car washes;
(3) Commercial off-street parking as a principal use;
(4) Gasoline service stations and accessory convenience stores;
(5) Gift and souvenir shops;
(6) Hotels, motels and convention facilities;
(7) Package liquor stores, provided that such must be located inside a building used for
convenience store, hotel, motel or restaurant purposes;
(8) Restaurants, including drive-up and drive-in establishments;
(9) Truck stops and accessory service;
(10) Accessory and temporary uses, as permitted by article IV of this chapter;
(11) Signs as permitted by article X of this chapter;
(12) Off-street parking and loading, as required by article XI of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 89-9354, § 2, 11-13-89, Ord. 10-10549, § 1, 7-14-10)
Sec. 42-339. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the C-7 district are as follows:
(1) Agricultural implement sales and service;
(2) Automobile and truck sales, rental and repair service;
(3) Automotive parts stores;
(4) Beverage distributors;
(5) Boat sales, rental and service;
4 Editor's note: Ordinance No. 89-9354, §§ 1--6, adopted Nov. 13, 1989, amended the Code by adding provisions designated as §§ 42-337--42-342 and
pertaining to a new C-7 Highway Commercial District. In as much as the placement of these provisions puts them at the end of Div. 16, C-6 Heavy
Commercial District, and does not provide that they be a separate division, the editor, at his discretion, has created for and place these provisions in a new
Div. 16.1 as set out above.
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(6) Building supply stores and lumber yards;
(7) Business and professional offices;
(8) Commercial recreation facilities;
(9) Department and discount stores;
(10) Equipment sales and rental;
(11) Food stores and delicatessens;
(12) Fraternal and service clubs;
(13) Furniture stores;
(14) Governmental buildings;
(15) Manufactured home and mobile home sales;
(16) Private clubs;
(17) Public utility uses, including substations;
(18) Recreational vehicle campgrounds;
(19) Recreational vehicles sales, rental and service;
(20) Warehouses and wholesale houses.
(Ord. No. 89-9354, § 3, Ord. No. 90-9382, §§ 1, 2, 5-14-90)
Sec. 42-340. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the C-7 district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot width: seventy-five (75) feet.
(2) Minimum lot depth: one hundred (100) feet.
(3) Minimum zoning area: one (1) acre, unless contiguous to or within two hundred (200) feet of a
similar district. The minimum zoning area may not be varied by more than ten (10) percent.
(Ord. No. 89-9354, § 4, 11-13-89)
Sec. 42-341. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the C-7 district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: fifty (50) feet.
(2) Yard requirements:
a. Front yard: thirty (30) feet on all sides abutting a street; except when located adjacent to
an arterial street, there shall be a setback of seventy-five (75) feet from the street center
line. The greater distance shall prevail.
b. Side yard: ten (10) feet, except when located adjacent to property in a residential district
where a twenty-foot setback shall be required.
c. Rear yard: ten (10) feet, except when located adjacent to property in a residential district
where a twenty-foot setback shall be required.
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d. Gasoline pumps, air and water service, canopies and other fixtures used in connection
with gasoline delivery shall be located no less than twelve (12) feet from the property line
of any abutting street; however, a canopy may be constructed which further extends to,
but not beyond, the front property line.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: fifty (50) percent.
(Ord. No. 89-9354, § 5, 11-13-89)
Sec. 42-342. Use limitations.
Use limitations in the C-7 district shall be as established for the C-5 district (section 42-321) and as
follows:
(1) All walks, access drives and parking areas shall be surfaced with a permanent asphalt or
concrete paving and, except for paved areas, the grounds shall be planted with appropriate
vegetative materials and landscaped according to an approved landscape plan which shall be
filed in the zoning administrator's office.
(2) No outdoor storage shall be permitted in that area of the property between the front of the
principal building or buildings and the public street on which the principal building or buildings
front. All outdoor storage and loading areas elsewhere on the property shall be screened by
fencing or landscaping treatment in such a manner that it shall not be visible from any public
street. Areas devoted to outdoor storage, off-street parking and loading and the display of goods
offered for sale or rental shall be screened when such areas abut a residential district at a side or
rear lot line.
(3) Signage shall be governed by the sign regulations for the C-5 district (section 42-522).
(Ord. No. 89-9354, § 6, 11-13-89)
Secs. 42-343--42-345. Reserved.
DIVISION 17. I-1 INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT
Sec. 42-346. Design.
The I-1 district is designed to permit a broad range of industrial activities within certain limitations. The
uses permitted in this district are required to be in an enclosed structure and all premises are to be
landscaped according to an approved landscape plan. All walks, drives and parking areas shall be all-
weather surfaced.
(Code 1966, § 36-614)
Sec. 42-347. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the I-1 district are as follows:
(1) Adding machine manufacture;
(2) Armories;
(3) Artificial flower manufacture;
(4) Automobile rental agency;
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(5) Automotive parts, wholesale;
(6) Bakery, wholesale;
(7) Beverage manufacturing and bottling works (excluding malts and spirits);
(8) Bicycle manufacture;
(9) Blueprinting and photostating;
(10) Book publishing;
(11) Boot and shoe manufacture;
(12) Broom manufacture;
(13) Business, professional and administrative offices;
(14) Cabinet maker;
(15) Candy manufacture;
(16) Cap and hat manufacture;
(17) Carpenter shop;
(18) Carpet cleaning;
(19) Cleaning and pressing;
(20) Clock factory;
(21) Clothing manufacture and assembly;
(22) Coffin manufacture;
(23) Cold storage warehouse;
(24) Commission house;
(25) Condensed milk manufacture;
(26) Cosmetic manufacture;
(27) Dental laboratory;
(28) Drug manufacture;
(29) Dry cleaning;
(30) Drygoods, wholesale;
(31) Dyeing and cleaning;
(32) Electrical repair;
(33) Electrical sign manufacture;
(34) Electronic parts and supplies;
(35) Envelope manufacture;
(36) Equipment sales and rental, except heavy construction equipment;
(37) Express storage and delivery station;
(38) Frozen food lockers;
(39) Fruit and vegetable drying;
(40) Fur warehouse;
(41) Furniture warehouse/storage;
(42) Garden stores, greenhouses and nurseries;
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(43) Grocery store, wholesale;
(44) Group day-care centers provided that such use shall be separated from any commercial or
industrial use in accordance with the requirements of the city's adopted building code;
(45) Gymnasium equipment manufacture;
(46) Hat cleaning;
(47) Jewelry manufacture;
(48) Knit goods manufacture;
(49) Laboratories;
(50) Laundry;
(51) Limb (artificial) manufacture; (prosthesis manufacture);
(52) Loose-leaf book manufacture;
(53) Mattress manufacture;
(54) Medicine manufacture;
(55) Milk bottling plant;
(56) Millinery making;
(57) Mineral distillation and bottling;
(58) Moving company, with storage facilities;
(59) Newspaper offices and printing;
(60) Office equipment and supply manufacture;
(61) Office equipment and supply wholesale;
(62) Optical goods manufacture;
(63) Organ manufacture;
(64) Paper products manufacture;
(65) Pencil factory;
(66) Perfumery;
(67) Pharmaceutical products manufacture;
(68) Phonograph manufacture;
(69) Photo engraving company;
(70) Piano manufacture;
(71) Popcorn factory;
(72) Printing plants;
(73) Produce warehouse;
(74) Public utility plants and services, including substations;
(75) Publishing company;
(76) Pump station;
(77) Radio and television broadcasting stations;
(78) Radio and television repair shops;
(79) Radio manufacture;
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(80) Recycling center;
(81) Recording studios;
(82) Relay station (radio, television, etc.);
(83) Research facilities;
(84) Saddle manufacture;
(85) Sign painting;
(86) Small animal hospitals;
(87) Soap manufacture;
(88) Soda water manufacture;
(89) Sporting goods manufacture;
(90) Stair manufacture;
(91) Storage warehouse;
(92) Tailor shop;
(93) Tea and spice packing;
(94) Television aerials (classed with building to which attached);
(95) Television manufacture;
(96) Television sending or relay towers;
(97) Textile manufacture;
(98) Thermometer or thermostat manufacture;
(99) Transfer company, baggage storage;
(100) Trunk manufacture;
(101) Upholstery manufacture;
(102) Wallpaper manufacture;
(103) Warehouse;
(104) Watch manufacture;
(105) Water company appurtenances;
(106) Waterproofing treatment and manufacture;
(107) Wholesale houses;
(108) Wholesale produce storage and market;
(109) Window shade manufacture;
(110) Wire brush manufacture;
(111) Wood products manufacture;
(112) Woodworking shops;
(113) Woven goods manufacture;
(114) Accessory and temporary uses, as permitted by Article IV of this chapter;
(115) Signs, as permitted by Article X of this chapter;
(116) Off-street parking and loading, as required by Article XI of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-614(1); Ord. No. 88-9242, § 1, 4-11-88; Ord. 07-10401, § 1, 8-13-07)
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Sec. 42-348. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the I-1 district are as follows:
(1) Automobile and truck washes;
(2) Automobile repair (no wrecking yard);
(3) Boat sales, rental and service;
(4) Building materials yard;
(5) Contractor's office and storage yard;
(6) Mini-warehouses;
(7) Pest control and exterminators;
(8) Plumbing shop;
(9) Recreational vehicle rental, sales and service;
(10) Truck terminals;
(11) Welding shop (no salvage yard).
(Code 1966, § 36-614(2); Ord. No. 88-9242, § 2, 4-11-88; Ord. 07-10401, § 1 8-13-07)
Sec. 42-349. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the I-1 district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot width: one hundred (100) feet.
(2) Minimum lot depth: one hundred fifty (150) feet.
(3) Minimum zoning area: one acre, unless contiguous to or within two hundred (200) feet of a
similar district. The minimum zoning area may not be varied by more than ten (10) percent.
(Code 1966, § 36-614(3))
Sec. 42-350. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the I-1 district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: fifty (50) feet.
(2) Yard requirements:
a. Front yard: thirty-five (35) feet on all sides abutting a street, except when located adjacent
to an arterial street, there shall be a setback of seventy-five (75) feet from the street center
line. The greater distance shall prevail.
b. Side yard: twenty (20) feet.
c. Rear yard: twenty (20) feet.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: thirty-five (35) percent.
(Code 1966, § 36-614(4))
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Sec. 42-351. Use limitations.
Use limitations in the I-1 district are as follows:
(1) All operations, activities and storage shall be conducted wholly inside a building or buildings,
unless the nearest point of such operation or activity is more than two hundred (200) feet from
the boundary of any zoning district other than an I-1, I-2, or I-3 district and except that storage
may be maintained outside the building in side yards or rear yards if such storage area is
separated from public streets and other property (except property located in an I-1, I-2, or I-3
district) by screening of not less than six (6) feet in height.
(2) No retail sales or services shall be permitted except incidental or accessory to a permitted use.
(3) Servicing and maintenance of vehicles shall be permitted only when such is necessary to the
conduct of a permitted use.
(4) All premises in an I-1 district shall be furnished with all-weather, hard surface walks and,
except for parking areas, the grounds shall be planted and landscaped according to a landscape
plan which shall be filed in the zoning administrator's office.
(5) If a lot in an I-1 district adjoins a residential district, screening shall be provided at the lot lines
sufficient to protect, on a year-round basis, the privacy of adjoining residential uses, however,
if the property actually utilized for permitted or conditional nonresidential purposes (including
accessory parking areas) lies two hundred (200) feet or more from an adjoining residential lot
line, no screening is required along that lot line.
(6) No building shall be used for residential purposes except that a watchman may reside on the
premises.
(7) Exterior lighting shall be shaded so that no direct light is cast upon any property located in a
residential district or upon any street where glare is visible to traffic.
(Code 1966, § 36-614(5); Ord. No. 84-9002, § 6, 2-13-84)
Secs. 42-352--42-360. Reserved.
DIVISION 18. I-2 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 42-361. Design.
The I-2 district is designed to permit industrial activities of a limited nature. This includes uses which in
many cases are compatible with adjacent use districts.
(Code 1966, § 36-615)
Sec. 42-362. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the I-2 district are as follows:
(1) Any retail or commercial use, except those listed as conditional uses in the I-2 or I-3 districts;
(2) Adding machine manufacture;
(3) Armories;
(4) Artificial flower manufacture;
(5) Automobile assembly;
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(6) Automobile and truck washes;
(7) Automobile rental agency;
(8) Automobile repair (no wrecking yard);
(9) Bakery, wholesale;
(10) Beverage manufacturing and bottling (excluding malts and spirits);
(11) Bicycle manufacture;
(12) Blacksmith (no salvage yard);
(13) Book publishing;
(14) Boot and shoe manufacture;
(15) Bottling works;
(16) Broom manufacture;
(17) Building materials yard;
(18) Cabinet maker;
(19) Candy manufacture;
(20) Canning and preserving factory;
(21) Cap and hat manufacture;
(22) Carpenter shop;
(23) Carpet cleaning;
(24) Cleaning and pressing;
(25) Clock factory;
(26) Clothing manufacture;
(27) Coffin manufacture;
(28) Cold storage warehouse;
(29) Commission house;
(30) Concrete burial vault company;
(31) Condensed milk manufacture;
(32) Contractor's storage yard and offices;
(33) Cosmetic manufacture;
(34) Creamery, wholesale;
(35) Dairy, wholesale;
(36) Dental laboratory;
(37) Drug manufacture;
(38) Dry cleaning establishment;
(39) Drygoods, wholesale;
(40) Dyeing and cleaning;
(41) Electrical repair;
(42) Electrical sign manufacture;
(43) Enameling and painting;
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(44) Engraving plant;
(45) Envelope manufacture;
(46) Express storage and delivery station;
(47) Feed and seed stores;
(48) Feed manufacturer;
(49) Feed, wholesale;
(50) Flour and grain storage and elevators;
(51) Food products manufacture;
(52) Frozen food lockers;
(53) Fruit and vegetable drying;
(54) Fur warehouse;
(55) Furniture warehouse/storage;
(56) Garage, repair;
(57) Garment factory;
(58) Greenhouses, retail and wholesale;
(59) Grocery store, wholesale;
(60) Gymnasium equipment manufacture;
(61) Hangars with repair facilities;
(62) Hat cleaning;
(63) Hatchery;
(64) Hay, grain, feed, wholesale;
(65) Ice cream manufacture;
(66) Ice manufacture;
(67) Jewelry manufacture;
(68) Knit goods manufacture;
(69) Laboratories;
(70) Laundry;
(71) Limb (artificial) manufacture; (prosthesis manufacture);
(72) Lime and cement warehouse;
(73) Looseleaf book manufacture;
(74) Lumber yard;
(75) Macaroni manufacture;
(76) Machinery and implement sales, rental, storage and repair;
(77) Mattress manufacture;
(78) Medicine manufacture;
(79) Metal fabrication and assembly;
(80) Milk bottling plant;
(81) Milk depot, wholesale;
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(82) Millinery making;
(83) Mineral distillation and bottling;
(84) Mini-warehouses;
(85) Mobile home sales and service;
(86) Motorcycle repair;
(87) Moving company, with storage facilities;
(88) Newspaper offices and printing;
(89) Office building on same site as industry (factory);
(90) Office equipment and supply manufacture;
(91) Optical goods manufacture;
(92) Organ manufacture;
(93) Overalls manufacture;
(94) Paper products manufacture;
(95) Pencil factory;
(96) Perfumery;
(97) Pest control and exterminators;
(98) Pharmaceutical products manufacture;
(99) Phonograph manufacture;
(100) Photo engraving company;
(101) Piano manufacture;
(102) Plumbing shop;
(103) Popcorn factory;
(104) Printing plants;
(105) Produce warehouse;
(106) Public utility plants and services, including substations;
(107) Publishing company;
(108) Pump station;
(109) Radio manufacture;
(110) Recycling center;
(111) Refrigerator manufacture;
(112) Refuse service;
(113) Relay station (radio, television, etc.);
(114) Research facilities;
(115) Rug cleaning;
(116) Saddle manufacture;
(117) Screw and bolt manufacture;
(118) Seed company (processing);
(119) Sheet metal shop;
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(120) Shirt factory;
(121) Sign painting;
(122) Small animal hospitals;
(123) Soap manufacture;
(124) Soda water manufacture;
(125) Sporting goods manufacture;
(126) Stair manufacture;
(127) Storage warehouse;
(128) Tailor shop;
(129) Tattoo parlors and body piercing studios, provided that all facilities used for tattooing and
body piercing shall be located at least two hundred (200) feet from a church, school, day care
center, park or residential zoning district;
(130) Taxicab storage, repair;
(131) Tea and spice packing;
(132) Television aerials (classed with building to which attached);
(133) Television manufacture;
(134) Television sending or relay towers;
(135) Textile manufacture;
(136) Thermometer or thermostat manufacture;
(137) Tin products, wholesale;
(138) Tinsmith shop;
(139) Tire repair shop, recapping, etc.;
(140) Transfer company, baggage storage;
(141) Truck sales, rental and service;
(142) Truck terminals;
(143) Trunk manufacture;
(144) Upholstery manufacture;
(145) Vulcanizing shop (rubber);
(146) Wallpaper manufacture;
(147) Warehouse;
(148) Washing machine manufacture;
(149) Watch manufacture;
(150) Water company appurtenances;
(151) Waterproofing treatment and manufacture;
(152) Welding shop (no salvage);
(153) Wholesale houses;
(154) Wholesale produce storage and market;
(155) Window shade manufacture;
(156) Wire brush manufacture;
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(157) Wood products manufacture;
(158) Woodworking shops;
(159) Worsted goods manufacture;
(160) Wrecker service (no impound yard but wrecking yard);
(161) Woven goods manufacture;
(162) Accessory and temporary uses, as permitted by article IV of this chapter;
(163) Signs, as permitted by article X of this chapter;
(164) Off-street parking and loading, as required by article XI of this chapter;
(165) Any other similar industrial use, provided that it complies with the limitations in section 42-366.
(Code 1966, § 36-615(1); Ord. 07-10401, § 2, 8-13-07; Ord. No. 12-10629, § 1, 2-27-12)
Sec. 42-363. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the I-2 district are as follows:
(1) Junkyard subject to the development limitations in Section 42-366(5);
(2) Salvage yard subject to the development limitations in Section 42-366(5);
(3) Scrap metal processing subject to the development limitations of Section 42-366(5);
(4) Wrecking yard subject to the development limitations of Section 42-366(5)
(Code 1966, § 36-615(2); Ord. No. 07-10401, § 2, 8-13-07)
Sec. 42-364. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the I-2 district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot area: five thousand (5,000) square feet.
(2) Minimum lot width: fifty (50) feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: one hundred (100) feet.
(Code 1966, § 36-615(3))
Sec. 42-365. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the I-2 district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: no limitation.
(2) Minimum yard requirements:
a. Minimum front yard:
1. Twenty-five (25) feet on all sides abutting a street, except when located adjacent to an
arterial street there shall be a setback of seventy-five (75) feet from the street center
line. The greater distance shall prevail.
2. When an addition to an existing nonconforming structure located on a corner lot is to
be constructed, said addition may be allowed to match the front yard setback of the
existing structure, provided that the front yard so affected does not abut an arterial
street with right-of-way less than one hundred (100) feet, and further provided that
the construction conforms with all remaining bulk regulations.
b. Side yard: no minimum requirement, but if a side yard abuts a residential district, a side
yard of ten (10) feet shall be provided.
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c. Minimum rear yard: no minimum requirement, but if a rear yard abuts a residential
district, a rear yard of ten (10) feet shall be provided.
d. Canopies used in conjunction with retail gasoline service may extend up to twelve (12)
feet into the required front yard setback. At no time shall the canopy extend over the right-
of-way.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: fifty (50) percent.
(Code 1966, § 36-615(4); Ord. No. 83-8970, § 5, 8-22-83; Ord. No. 84-9003, § 14, 2-13-84)
Sec. 42-366. Use limitations.
Use limitations in the I-2 district are as follows:
(1) All operations, activities and storage shall be conducted wholly inside a building, or buildings,
unless the nearest point of such operation or activity is more than two hundred (200) feet from
the boundary of any other zoning district other than an I-2 or I-3 district and except that storage
may be maintained outside the building in side or rear yards if such storage area is separated
from public streets and other property (except property located in an I-2 or I-3 district) by
screening of not less than six (6) feet in height.
(2) Servicing and maintenance of vehicles shall be permitted only when such is necessary to the
conduct of a permitted use.
(3) If a lot in an I-2 district adjoins a residential district, screening shall be provided at the lot lines
sufficient to protect, on a year-round basis, the privacy of adjoining residential uses, however, if
the property actually utilized for permitted or conditional nonresidential purposes (including
accessory parking areas) lies two hundred (200) feet or more from an adjoining residential lot
line, no screening is required along that lot line.
(4) No building shall be used for residential purposes except that a watchman may reside on the
premises.
(5) Junkyards, salvage yards, scrap metal processors and wrecking yards, including auto salvage
yards, automobile graveyards and car crushing operations that involve the keeping and stacking
of salvaged parts and materials and the storage of motor vehicles out of doors have operating
characteristics that can be an unsightly detraction from the value, use and enjoyment of adjacent
properties. Therefore, these uses are prohibited anywhere except in an I-2 (Light Industrial) and
I-3 (Heavy Industrial) zoning district and shall be established only by a Conditional Use Permit
approved by the Planning Commission in accordance with the procedures set out in Section 42-
597.2 and shall be subject to such protective conditions that may be warranted by the nature and
scale of the salvage operation.
The following standards shall apply to the operation of the above list of uses:
1. Junkyard, salvage yards, scrap processing and wrecking yard operations shall contain a
minimum of two (2) acres, except they may be as small as 20,000 sq. ft. where the site
abuts one or more existing operations that exceed two (2) acres in total.
2. All boundaries, as established by the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit, shall be
designated by fencing or other readily identifiable means such as concrete monuments or
posts.
3. No operation shall be located within five hundred (500) feet of any established residential
district.
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4. The premises where the operation is conducted shall be enclosed, except for entrances
and exits, by means of a nontransparent fence, wall or berm of a minimum height of eight
(8) feet measured from ground level. In lieu of a solid wall or fence, chain link fencing
may be installed if used in conjunction with a densely planted vegetative screen.
Entrances and exits shall have nontransparent gates which shall be closed when the
business is not in operation. Required fencing and screening shall be maintained and
kept in good repair at all times.
5. No screening fence or wall may be located within a required front yard setback area
along a public street or highway.
6. No inoperable vehicles or parts thereof or other salvage material shall be displayed or
stored outside the fence enclosure in a required front yard or in any manner designed to
attract customers or the general public from any public street or highway.
7. Vehicle crushing shall be permitted, however, vehicles and other salvage material may be
stacked no higher than the height of the required screening fence. No storage or stacking
of vehicles or other salvage materials shall be permitted in required parking spaces,
driving aisles or fire lanes as determined by the fire marshal.
8. All driveways and internal driving aisles shall be surfaced with crushed stone, gravel or
other all weather material. All driving and maneuvering areas shall be properly
maintained and kept free of potholes, weeds, dust, trash and debris.
These provisions shall apply to any new or expanded junkyard, salvage yard, scrap metal
processing or wrecking yard operations established after the effective date of this ordinance.
Possible additions to the Use Limitations:
1. Require vegetative screening or plantings in addition to solid fencing instead of just
as an alternative to fencing.
2. Prohibit junkyards, salvage yards, scrap metal processors and wrecking yards within
500 ft. of specifically identified arterial street corridors or entryways into the
community and call those out in the ordinance.
(Code 1966, § 36-615(5); Ord. No. 84-9002, § 7, 2-13-84; Ord. No. 07-10401, § 2, 8-13-07)
Secs. 42-367--42-380. Reserved.
DIVISION 19. I-3 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 42-381. Design.
The I-3 district is designed for those industries which are apt to have an extensive impact on the
surrounding area. If possible, I-3 district should be separated from residential districts and the more
restricted business districts by intervening or restrictive industrial or commercial zones.
(Code 1966, § 36-616)
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Sec. 42-382. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the I-3 district are as follows:
(1) Any retail or commercial use except those listed as conditional in section 42-383;
(2) All permitted uses in the I-2 district except those listed as conditional in section 42-383;
(3) Airplane repair and manufacture;
(4) Automobile manufacturing;
(5) Bag cleaning;
(6) Bank equipment manufacture;
(7) Barrel manufacture;
(8) Beet sugar manufacture;
(9) Beverage manufacture and bottling;
(10) Bleaching powder manufacture;
(11) Blooming mill;
(12) Blueing manufacture;
(13) Boat manufacture;
(14) Box manufacture;
(15) Brass foundry;
(16) Brewery;
(17) Brick yard and kiln;
(18) Bronze manufacture;
(19) Brush manufacture;
(20) Can manufacture;
(21) Candle manufacture;
(22) Car manufacture;
(23) Car wheel foundry;
(24) Cast iron pipe manufacture;
(25) Casting foundry;
(26) Celluloid manufacture;
(27) Chalk manufacture;
(28) Charcoal manufacture and pulverizing;
(29) Cheese manufacture;
(30) Chocolate and cocoa products;
(31) Cider and vinegar manufacture;
(32) Clay products;
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(33) Coal yards;
(34) Coffee roasting;
(35) Concrete batching or "ready mixed" plant;
(36) Concrete products company;
(37) Copper manufacture;
(38) Cotton yarn manufacture;
(39) Culvert pipe manufacture;
(40) Electrical supply manufacture;
(41) Elevator manufacture;
(42) Emery cloth manufacture;
(43) Engine manufacture;
(44) Excelsior manufacture;
(45) Fire brick manufacture;
(46) Fire clay products manufacture;
(47) Flour and grain milling;
(48) Foundry;
(49) Fuel storage and distribution;
(50) Furnace manufacture;
(51) Furniture manufacture;
(52) Glass manufacture;
(53) Hair products factory;
(54) Hardware manufacture;
(55) Heating supplies and appliances manufacture;
(56) Hosiery mill;
(57) Iron (ornamental) works;
(58) Lath manufacture;
(59) Laundry machinery manufacture;
(60) Leather and leather goods manufacture;
(61) Light and power manufacture;
(62) Linen goods manufacture;
(63) Linoleum manufacture;
(64) Lubricating machinery manufacture;
(65) Lumber mill;
(66) Machine shop;
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(67) Machinery manufacture;
(68) Mailbox manufacture;
(69) Malt products manufacture;
(70) Meat cutter and coffee grinder manufacture;
(71) Meat packing plant;
(72) Metal polish manufacture;
(73) Metal weather-stripping manufacture;
(74) Milling company;
(75) Mini-warehouses;
(76) Monument works;
(77) Motorcycle manufacture;
(78) Nail manufacture;
(79) Needle manufacture;
(80) Oilcloth manufacture;
(81) Packing (meat, poultry) plant;
(82) Pattern shop;
(83) Pipe (concrete) manufacture;
(84) Pipe (metal) manufacture;
(85) Planning mill;
(86) Plaster of paris manufacture;
(87) Plating works;
(88) Poultry food manufacture;
(89) Printing ink manufacture;
(90) Quilt manufacture;
(91) Radiator (heating) manufacture;
(92) Rivet manufacture;
(93) Rope manufacture;
(94) Rubber cement manufacture;
(95) Rubber manufacture;
(96) Rug manufacture;
(97) Salt manufacture;
(98) Sand and gravel storage yard;
(99) Sand paper manufacture;
(100) Sausage or sausage casing manufacture;
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(101) Sawmill;
(102) Sewer pipe manufacture;
(103) Shingle manufacture;
(104) Shoe manufacture;
(105) Shovel manufacture;
(106) Starch manufacture;
(107) Soybean oil manufacture;
(108) Stone cutting and screening;
(109) Stove and range manufacture;
(110) Sweeping compound manufacture;
(111) Syrup and preserve manufacture;
(112) Tack manufacture;
(113) Tattoo parlors and body piercing studios, provided that all facilities used for tattooing and
body piercing shall be located at least two hundred (200) feet from a church, school, day care
center, park or residential zoning district;
(114) Terra cotta manufacture;
(115) Tile manufacture;
(116) Tin foil manufacture;
(117) Tin products manufacture;
(118) Tire manufacture;
(119) Tool manufacture;
(120) Vinegar manufacture;
(121) Washing powder manufacture;
(122) Washing soda manufacture;
(123) Waste paper products manufacture;
(124) Wire manufacture;
(125) Wood preserving treatment manufacture;
(126) Accessory and temporary uses, as permitted by article IV of this chapter;
(127) Signs, as permitted by article X of this chapter;
(128) Off-street parking and loading, as required by article XI of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-616(1); Ord. No 07-10401, § 3, 8-13-07)
Sec. 42-383. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the I-3 district are as follows:
(1) Anhydrous ammonia production and storage subject to the development limitations in Section
42-386(3);
(2) Explosives manufacture and storage (including fireworks) subject to the development limitations
in Section 42-386(3);
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(3) Junkyard subject to the development limitations in Section 42-386(3);
(4) Salvage yard subject to the development limitations in Section 42-386(3);
(5) Scrap metal processing subject to the development limitations in Section 42-386(3);
(6) Wrecking yard subject to the development limitations in Section 42-386(3).
(Code 1966, § 36-616(2); Ord. No. 07-10401, § 1, 8-13-07)
Sec. 42-384. Lot size requirements.
Lot size requirements in the I-3 district are as follows:
(1) Minimum lot area: five thousand (5,000) square feet.
(2) Minimum lot width: fifty (50) feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: one hundred (100) feet.
(Code 1966, § 36-616(3))
Sec. 42-385. Bulk regulations.
Bulk regulations in the I-3 district are as follows:
(1) Maximum structure height: no limitation.
(2) Minimum yard requirements:
a. Minimum front yard:
1. Twenty-five (25) feet on all sides abutting a street, except when located adjacent to an
arterial street there shall be a setback of seventy-five (75) feet from the street center
line. The greater distance shall prevail.
2. When an addition to an existing nonconforming structure located on a corner lot is to
be constructed, said addition may be allowed to match the front yard setback of the
existing structure, provided that the front yard so affected does not abut an arterial
street with right-of-way less than one hundred (100) feet, and further provided that
the construction conforms with all remaining bulk regulations.
b. Side yard: no minimum requirement, but if a side yard abuts a residential district, a side
yard of ten (10) feet shall be provided.
c. Minimum rear yard: no minimum requirement, but if a rear yard abuts a residential
district, a rear yard of ten (10) feet shall be provided.
d. Canopies used in conjunction with retail gasoline service may extend up to twelve (12)
feet into the required front yard setback. At no time shall the canopy extend over the right-
of-way.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: seventy-five (75) percent.
(Code 1966, § 36-316(4); Ord. No. 83-8970, § 6, 8-22-83; Ord. No. 84-9003, § 15, 2-13-84)
Sec. 42-386. Use limitations.
Use limitations in the I-3 district are as follows:
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(1) If a lot in an I-3 district adjoins a residential district, screening shall be provided at the lot lines
sufficient to protect, on a year-round basis, the privacy of adjoining residential uses, however if
the property actually utilized for permitted or conditional nonresidential purposes (including
accessory parking areas) lies two hundred (200) feet or more from an adjoining residential lot
line, no screening is required along that lot line.
(2) No building shall be used for residential purposes except that a watchman or custodian may
reside on the premises.
(3) Junkyards, salvage yards, scrap metal processors and wrecking yards, including auto salvage
yards, automobile graveyards and car crushing operations that involve the keeping and stacking
of salvaged parts and materials and the storage of motor vehicles out of doors have operating
characteristics that can be an unsightly detraction from the value, use and enjoyment of adjacent
properties. Therefore, these uses are prohibited anywhere except in an I-2 (Light Industrial) and
I-3 (Heavy Industrial) zoning district and shall be established only by a Conditional Use Permit
approved by the Planning Commission in accordance with the procedures set out in Section 42-
597.2 and shall be subject to such protective conditions that may be warranted by the nature and
scale of the salvage operation.
The following standards shall apply to the operation of the above list of uses:
1. Junkyard, salvage yards, scrap processing and wrecking yard operations shall contain a
minimum of two (2) acres, except they may be as small as 20,000 sq. ft. where the site abuts
one or more existing operations that exceed two (2) acres in total.
2. All boundaries, as established by the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit, shall be
designated by fencing or other readily identifiable means such as concrete monuments or
posts.
3. No operation shall be located within five hundred (500) feet of any established residential
district.
4. The premises where the operation is conducted shall be enclosed, except for entrances and
exits, by means of a nontransparent fence, wall or berm of a minimum height of eight (8) feet
measured from ground level. In lieu of a solid wall or fence, chain link fencing may be
installed if used in conjunction with a densely planted vegetative screen. Entrances and exits
shall have nontransparent gates which shall be closed when the business is not in operation.
Required fencing and screening shall be maintained and kept in good repair at all times.
5. No screening fence or wall may be located within a required front yard setback area along a
public street or highway.
6. No inoperable vehicles or parts thereof or other salvage material shall be displayed or stored
outside the fence enclosure in a required front yard or in any manner designed to attract
customers or the general public from any public street or highway.
7. Vehicle crushing shall be permitted, however, vehicles and other salvage material may be
stacked no higher than the height of the required screening fence. No storage or stacking of
vehicles or other salvage materials shall be permitted in required parking spaces, driving
aisles or fire lanes as determined by the fire marshal.
8. All driveways and internal driving aisles shall be surfaced with crushed stone, gravel or other
all weather material. All driving and maneuvering areas shall be properly maintained and
kept free of potholes, weeds, dust, trash and debris.
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These provisions shall apply to any new or expanded junkyard, salvage yard, scrap metal
processing or wrecking yard operations established after the effective date of this ordinance.
(Code 1966, § 36-616(5); Ord. No. 84-9002, § 8, 2-13-84; Ord. No. 07-10401, § 3, 8-13-07)
Secs. 42-387--42-400. Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS5
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 42-401. Purpose.
The application of flexible land use controls to the development of land is often difficult or impossible
with traditional zoning district regulations. In order to permit the use of more flexible land use
regulations and to facilitate use of the most advantageous techniques of land development, the board of
commissioners is authorized by Kansas Statutes Annotated, Sections 12-725 through 12-733, to
establish planned development districts in which the zoning regulations are in harmony with the general
purpose and intent of this chapter, and with the comprehensive plan of the city, but in which such
regulations differ in one or more respects from the zoning regulations that are applicable in any of the
districts that are established by this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-700)
Sec. 42-402. General provisions.
(a) The board of commissioners may, by ordinance, approve the establishment of a planned
development district on any parcel or tract of land which is suitable for, and of sufficient size to be
planned and developed or redeveloped, as a planned unit development and in a manner consistent
with the intent and purpose of this chapter and with the comprehensive plan.
(b) A planned development district may be established for a residential planned development or for a
general planned development. A development shall be deemed to be a residential planned
development when it is limited to dwelling units in detached, semi-detached, attached or multi-
storied structures, or any combination thereof; and nonresidential uses of a religious, cultural,
recreational and business character that are primarily designed and intended to serve the residents of
the residential planned development. A development shall be deemed to be a general planned
development when it contains business and/or industrial structures and uses exclusively or when it
blends residential structures or dwelling units in a unified plan with business and/or industrial
structures and uses.
(c) Business and industrial structures and uses in planned development districts shall comply with the
limitation of use standards for any commercial or industrial district in which any contemplated use is
first permitted in this chapter and with the off-street parking and loading requirements contained in
article XI of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-701)
5 State law references: Planned unit development in cities and counties, K.S.A. 12-725 et seq.
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Sec. 42-403. Standards and criteria for planned developments.
(a) For all planned developments. A development plan that is not inconsistent with the standards set out
in this section or with such general policies or specific rules and regulations for planned
development districts as may be adopted from time to time by the board of commissioners or the
planning commission and placed of [on] public record in the office of the zoning administrator shall
prima facie be deemed to have qualified for preliminary approval. No such policies, rules or
regulations shall be revised or added to so as to be applicable to a specific proposal for a planned
development after an application for preliminary approval of a specific development plan has been
filed. A development plan shall not be inconsistent with the following general standards for use of
land, and the use, type, bulk, design, and location of buildings, the density or intensity of use, the
common open space, the public facilities and the development by geographic division of the site:
(1) The planned development can be substantially completed within the period of time specified in
the schedule of development submitted by the developer.
(2) The planned development will not substantially injure or damage the use, value and enjoyment
of surrounding property nor hinder or prevent the development of surrounding property in
accordance with the land use plan.
(3) The site will be accessible from public roads that are adequate to carry the traffic that will be
imposed upon them by the proposed development and the streets and driveways on the site of
the proposed development will be adequate to serve the residents, occupants, or users of the
proposed development. Traffic-control signals will be provided without expense to the city
when the board of commissioners determines that such signals are required to prevent traffic
hazards or congestion in adjacent streets.
(4) The development will not impose an undue burden on public services and facilities, such as fire
and police protection.
(5) The entire tract or parcel of land to be occupied by the planned development shall be held in a
single ownership, or if there are two (2) or more owners, the application for such planned
development shall be filed jointly by all such owners.
(6) The development plan shall contain such proposed covenants, easements and other provisions
relating to the bulk, location and density of residential buildings, nonresidential uses and
structures, and public facilities as are necessary for the welfare of the planned development and
are not inconsistent with the best interests of the area. Such covenants, easements and other
provisions, if part of the development plan as finally approved, may be modified, removed or
released only with the consent of the board of commissioners after a public hearing before, and
recommendations by, the planning commission as provided in section 42-404(b)(1). All such
covenants shall specifically provide for enforcement by the city in addition to the landowners
within the development.
(7) The planning commission may designate divisible geographic areas of the entire parcel to be
developed as a planned unit development and shall, in such case, specify reasonable periods
within which development of each such area must be commenced. In the case of residential
planned developments and general planned developments which contain residential buildings,
the planning commission may permit in each area deviations from the number of dwelling units
per acre established for the entire planned development, provided such deviation shall be
adjusted for in other sections of the development so that the number of dwelling units per acre
authorized for the entire planned development is not affected. The period of time established
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for the completion of the entire development and the commencement date for each section
thereof may be modified from time to time by the planning commission, upon the showing of
good cause by the developer, provided that in no case shall any extension of time exceed
twelve (12) months. The developer shall provide and record easements and covenants or shall
make such other arrangements, and shall furnish such performance bond, escrow deposit, or
other financial guarantees as may be determined by the planning commission to be reasonably
required to assure performance in accordance with the development plan and to protect the
public interest in the event of abandonment of the plan before completion.
(8) The location and arrangement of structures, parking areas, walks, lighting and appurtenant
facilities shall be compatible with the surrounding land uses, and any part of a planned
development not used for structures, parking and loading areas, or accessways, shall be
landscaped or otherwise improved, unless said open space would accomplish the intent of this
section if left in its natural state.
(9) When business or manufacturing structures or uses in a planned development district abut a
residential district or residential buildings in the same development, screening shall be
provided. In no event shall a business or manufacturing structure in a planned development
district be located nearer than one hundred (100) feet to a residential building.
(10) Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this chapter, when a shopping center is
developed as a planned development district, such shopping center shall provide a parking
space in off-street parking for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area in the structures
located in the planned shopping center development. Such off-street parking facilities shall
comply with the provisions of article XI of this chapter.
(11) The specifications for the width and surfacing of streets and highways, alleys, ways for public
utilities, for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, public parks and playgrounds, school
grounds, storm drainage, water supply and distribution, sanitary sewers and sewage collection
and treatment established in the subdivision regulations of the city, as amended from time to
time may, within the limits hereinafter specified, be waived or modified by the planning
commission where the commission finds that such specifications are not required in the
interests of the residents or occupants of the planned development and that the waiver or
modification of such specifications would not be inconsistent with the interests of the city.
(12) Any modifications of the zoning or other regulations that would otherwise be applicable to the
site are warranted by the design to the development plan, and the amenities incorporated in it,
and are not inconsistent with the interest of the public generally.
(b) Standards for residential planned developments and general planned developments containing
residential buildings.
(1) Any development plan that does not propose to increase the number of dwelling units per acre
that would otherwise be permitted on the property under the zoning regulations otherwise
applicable thereto shall be prima facie qualified for preliminary approval insofar as residential
density is concerned. A development plan may provide for a greater number of dwelling units
per acre than would be permitted by the zoning regulations otherwise applicable to the site, but
if the number of dwelling units per acre exceeds by more than ten (10) percent that permitted
by the zoning regulations otherwise applicable to the site, the developer has the burden to show
that such excess will not have an undue and adverse impact on existing public facilities and on
the reasonable enjoyment of neighboring property. The planning commission, in determining
the reasonableness of a proposed increase in the number of dwelling units per acres, shall
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recognize that increased density may be compensated for by additional private amenities and
by increased efficiency in public services to be achieved by the amount, location and proposed
use of common open space, and the location, design and type of dwelling units. The planning
commission shall, in its determination, also consider that the physical characteristics of the site
may make increased densities appropriate in the particular location.
(2) When common open space is provided in a development plan, the amount and location of such
common open space shall be consistent with the declared function of the common open space
as set forth in the application for a planned development district. The development plan shall
include such provisions for the ownership and maintenance of the common open space as are
reasonably necessary to ensure its continuity, care, conservation and maintenance, and to
ensure that remedial measures will be available to the city if the common open space is
permitted to deteriorate or is not maintained in a condition consistent with the best interest of
the planned development or of the city.
(3) When a planned development includes common open space, such common open space shall not
be used for the construction of any structure which is inconsistent with its intended use, nor
shall such open space ever be computed as a part of the required minimum lot area, or any
required yard, of any other structure. Adequate safeguards, including recorded covenants, shall
be provided to prevent the subsequent development and the future construction of structures on
such open space. When a structure is permitted in said open space, its construction shall be
allowed only after receiving specific approval from the planning commission.
(4) The total ground area occupied by buildings and structures shall not exceed thirty-five (35)
percent of the total ground area of the planned development.
(5) Nonresidential uses of an educational or recreational nature shall be designed or intended
primarily for the use of the residents of the planned development.
(6) Other nonresidential uses may include and shall be limited to the following:
a. Nonresidential uses of the extent such nonresidential uses are designed or intended to
serve the residents of the planned development or adjacent neighborhood. Where
residential uses are proposed in conjunction with nonresidential uses no structure designed
or intended to be used in part or in whole, for business, commercial or industrial purposes
shall be constructed prior to the construction of not less than thirty (30) percent of the total
number of dwelling units proposed in the development plan. However, if in the opinion of
the planning commission, said construction of dwelling units would be contrary to public
interest or to the interest of the city as a whole, specific written findings of fact which
support such conclusion shall be made and the percentage of required dwelling units may
be reduced to the level deemed appropriate within the general purpose and intent of these
regulations.
b. Commercial or business uses having a major impact upon the city as a whole, or major
sub-elements thereof, such as shopping centers, office complexes, major recreational and
entertainment facilities, together with such other uses that are designed or intended to
serve such activities and uses.
c. Industrial parks, including other supporting uses necessary for and designed or intended to
serve such activities or uses.
(7) Planned developments in areas that are on the fringes of urban development or are in largely
undeveloped areas shall maintain the following minimum yards:
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a. The distance at the closest point between any structure and the boundary of the planned
development district shall be at least two (2) times the perpendicular distance from the
lowest first floor window sill to the highest point on the roof of the structure.
b. When two (2) or more structures are located in any proposed planned development, the
distance at the closest point between any two (2) structures containing residential uses, or
between a structure containing residential uses and any other structure, shall be equal to
two (2) times the perpendicular distance from the lowest first floor window sill of any
structure containing residential uses to the highest point in the roof of the other structure.
(Code 1966, § 36-702; Ord. No. 81-8887, § 1, 5-3-82)
Sec. 42-404. Procedure for securing approval of a planned development and the establishment of
a planned development district.
(a) Preliminary development plan:
(1) A developer seeking the establishment of a planned development district shall prepare and
submit to the planning commission a preliminary development plan for such planned
development district.
(2) The preliminary development plan shall contain the following documents and information:
a. A survey of the tract that is to be developed showing existing features of the property
including streets, alleys, easements, utility lines, existing land use, general topography,
physical features, and drainage;
b. A site plan showing the location and arrangement of all existing and proposed structures,
the proposed traffic circulation pattern within the development, the areas to be developed
for parking, the points of ingress and egress, including access streets where required, the
relationship of abutting land uses and zoning districts, proposed lots and blocks, if any,
proposed public or common open space, if any, including parks, playgrounds, school sites,
and recreational facilities, and proposed drainage;
c. A preliminary plat of subdivision for which approval has been secured pursuant to the
applicable ordinances, rules and regulations relating to subdivision approval or a copy of
the existing recorded plat which is appropriate for the intended plan;
d. A statement of the anticipated residential density (when applicable), the proposed total
gross floor area, and the percentage of the development which is to be occupied by
structures;
e. Preliminary sketches of the proposed structures and landscaping;
f. When a planned development is to be constructed in stages, a schedule for the
development of such stages shall be submitted. No such stage shall have a residential
density that exceeds by more than twenty (20) percent the proposed residential density of
the entire planned development. When a planned development provides for common open
space, the total area of common open space provided at any stage of development shall, at
a minimum, bear the same relationship to the total open space to be provided in the entire
planned development as the stages completed or under the development bear to the entire
planned development;
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g. Evidence that the applicant has sufficient control over the tract to effectuate the proposed
plan, including a statement of all the ownership and beneficial interests in the tract of land
and the proposed development;
h. When it deems it to be necessary, the planning commission may require a traffic survey
setting out and analyzing the effect that the planned development will have upon traffic in
the streets and thoroughfares adjacent to and in the vicinity of the proposed development;
i. A statement showing the relationship of the planned development to the comprehensive
plan and future land use plan for the city;
j. In the case of general planned developments, a statement identifying the principal types of
business and/or industrial uses that are to be included in the proposed development;
k. When a planned development includes provisions for common open space, streets,
utilities, drainage ways or recreational facilities, a statement describing the provision that
is to be made for the care and maintenance of such open space, streets, utilities, drainage
ways or recreational facilities.
l. Copies of any restrictive covenants that are to be recorded with respect to property
included in the planned development district.
(b) Action on preliminary development plan:
(1) Hearing, findings and recommendation of planning commission. The planning commission
shall, within forty-five (45) days after a preliminary development plan is filed with it, hold a
public hearing on the preliminary development plan after giving the notice required by article II
of this chapter for hearings on amendments. Such public hearing shall consider all aspects of
the preliminary development plan including all proposed stages and/or units of development.
Within ten (10) days after the last public hearing on such plan, the planning commission shall
prepare and transmit to the board of commissioners and to the developer specific findings of
fact with respect to the extent to which the preliminary development plan complies with the
standards set out in this section, together with its recommendations to the board of
commissioners with respect to the action to be taken on the preliminary development plan. The
commission may recommend disapproval, approval, or approval with amendments, conditions
or restrictions. Copies of the findings and recommendations of the planning commission shall
be made available to any other interested persons.
(2) Action by the board of commissioners. The board of commissioners shall approve or disapprove
the preliminary development plan within twenty-one (21) days after it receives the findings and
recommendations of the planning commission thereon. If the preliminary development plan is
disapproved, the developer shall be furnished with a written statement of the reasons for
disapproval of the plan. If the preliminary development plan is to be approved, the board of
commissioners shall, after receiving from the developer any acceptance required by subsection
(b)(3) of this section, adopt an ordinance approving the preliminary development plan, and
establishing a planned development district for the parcel or tract of land included in the
preliminary development plan.
(3) Restrictions and conditions. The board of commissioners may alter the preliminary
development plan, and impose such restrictions and conditions on the planned development as
it may deem necessary to insure that the development will be in harmony with the general
purpose and intent of this chapter and with the comprehensive plan of the city. When the board
of commissioners alters the preliminary development plan, or imposes any restrictions or
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conditions on such plan, the developer shall have fifteen (15) days within which to file an
acceptance of such alterations, restrictions or conditions with the board of commissioners.
When an acceptance is required by this section, no ordinance approving a preliminary
development plan and establishing a planned development district shall be adopted until such
acceptance has been filed with the planning commission.
(4) Form of ordinance. An ordinance approving a planned development and establishing a planned
development district shall specify the zoning regulations and restrictions that will, pursuant, to
the development plan, apply in the planned development district and shall describe the
boundaries of such district or set such boundaries out on a map that is incorporated and
published as a part of such ordinance. Such ordinance shall also specify the conditions and
restrictions that have been imposed by the board of commissioners on the planned
development, and the extent to which the otherwise applicable district regulations have been
varied or modified. When the planning commission has designated divisible geographic areas
that may be developed as a planned development, the ordinance shall authorize the planning
commission to modify the schedule of development to the extent set out in section 42-
403(a)(7).
(Code 1966, § 36-703; Ord. No. 87-9204, § 1, 9-28-87)
Sec. 42-405. Status of preliminary development plan after approval.
(a) Within seven (7) days after the adoption of an ordinance approving a preliminary development plan
and establishing a planned development district such ordinance shall be certified by the city clerk
and shall be filed in the office of the zoning administrator. A certified copy shall be mailed to the
developer. When approval of a preliminary plan has been granted, the same shall be noted on the
zoning map maintained in the office of the zoning administrator.
(b) Preliminary approval of a development plan shall not qualify said plan for recording. A development
plan which has been given preliminary approval as submitted or which has been given preliminary
approval with alterations, conditions and restrictions, which have been accepted by the developer
(and provided that the developer has not defaulted or violated any of the conditions of the
preliminary approval), shall not be modified or revoked or otherwise impaired by action of the city
pending an application or applications for approval of a final development plan without the consent
of the developer, provided an application for final approval is filed, or in the case of staged
developments, provided applications are filed within the time or times specified in the ordinance
granting approval of the preliminary plan. If no time is specified in such ordinance, then an
application for approval of a final development plan, or all stages thereof, shall be filed within three
(3) years.
(c) In the event a development plan is given preliminary approval and thereafter, but prior to approval of
a final development plan, the developer shall:
(1) Choose to abandon the plan, he shall so notify the planning commission in writing; or
(2) Fail to file an application, or applications, for approval of a final plan within the required time
period, the preliminary plan shall be deemed to be revoked.
(d) When a preliminary plan is revoked, all that portion of the preliminary plan for which final approval
has not been given shall be subject to those provisions of the zoning regulations and other local
ordinances, that were applicable thereto immediately prior to the approval of the preliminary plan, as
they may be amended from time to time. The board of commissioners shall forthwith adopt an
ordinance repealing the planned development district for that portion of the development that has not
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received final approval and reestablishing the zoning and other regulatory provisions that would
otherwise be applicable. When a preliminary development plan is revoked, such revocation shall be
noted on the zoning map in the office of the zoning administrator and in the records of the city clerk.
(Code 1966, § 36-704)
Sec. 42-406. Application for approval of final development plan.
(a) An application for approval of a final development plan may be filed for all the land included in an
approved planned development district or in phases for an individual tract or tracts within the
district. A complete application and required application fees shall be submitted by the developer
within the time frame specified in section 42-205(b).
(b) The applicant shall submit four (4) copies of all drawings and two (2) copies of all supporting
written documents constituting the final development plan application. The application shall include:
(1) A final plat or boundary survey showing the location and dimensions of existing and/or
proposed lots and blocks, rights-of-way, easements and common areas as well as the acreage of
the tract;
(2) A detailed site plan showing the location, dimensions and proposed building setbacks of all
principal structures, the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed curb cuts,
driveways and aisles, public and private streets, off-street parking and loading areas, sidewalks,
drainage ways and detention areas;
(3) Preliminary building plans, including exterior elevations;
(4) The location, height and material of screening walls and fences and the location of outdoor
trash storage facilities;
(5) Proposed landscaping plans, including the location and planting schedule of all perimeter and
interior landscaping and noting any trees or vegetation to be removed;
(6) Proposed lighting and signage plans;
(7) The location of existing and proposed utilities (water mains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers) in
and adjacent to the property;
(8) The paving width and type of surfacing proposed for any private streets;
(9) The proposed topography or grading plan for the area at a contour interval of not more than two
(2) feet;
(10) Proof of the establishment of an association or entity to own, manage and maintain the common
open space, recreation areas and facilities, private streets and any other area within the
development that is to be retained for the exclusive use and benefit of the residents, lessees and
owners;
(11) Copies of all restrictions or covenants that are to be applied to the development area;
(12) Any other information the planning director or planning commission may require in order to
give full and complete consideration to the final development plan.
(c) A public hearing by the planning commission on an application for approval of a final development
plan, or area thereof, shall not be required provided the final plan is in substantial compliance with
the approved preliminary development plan, or area thereof. A final development plan shall be
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deemed to be in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plan, provided no substantial
modifications are proposed by the developer. Substantial modifications shall include:
(1) Additions to land uses from those approved with the PDD ordinance;
(2) An increase in the net residential density of more than ten (10) percent;
(3) An increase in floor area or lot coverage of more than ten (10) percent;
(4) A reduction of open space by more than ten (10) percent or a substantial relocation of open
space that would change the character of the development;
(5) A substantial change to the elevation of the site, grading plan or drainage plan;
(6) Changes to street locations or the traffic circulation plan;
(7) Deletions or changes to any restrictions, conditions, or limitations that were included in the
approved preliminary development plan or the PDD ordinance.
If the final development plan is not in substantial compliance with the preliminary plan, the
planning director shall, within twenty-one (21) days of the date the application for approval of
the final plan is filed, so notify the developer in writing, setting out the particular ways in
which the final plan is not in substantial compliance with the preliminary plan. The developer
may make such changes in the final plan as are necessary to bring it into compliance with the
preliminary plan, or he may file a written request that the planning commission hold a public
hearing on his application for final approval. If the developer shall fail to take either of these
alternate actions within sixty (60) days, he shall be deemed to have abandoned the plan. If such
public hearing shall be held, notice thereof shall be given, and the hearing shall be conducted in
the manner prescribed in section 42-24. Within fourteen (14) days after the conclusion of the
public hearing, the planning commission shall either approve or deny the final plan. Said action
shall be in the form and contain the findings required for a recommendation on a preliminary
development plan.
(d) In the event a public hearing is not required and a complete application for final approval has been
filed, the planning commission shall, within forty-five (45) days of such filing, grant such plan final
approval. Provided however, that in the event a final plan is filed that meets the standards for
substantial compliance but contains modifications or variations from the approved preliminary plan
which are judged by the planning commission not to be in the public interest, the planning
commission may, after discussing recommended revisions with the applicant, refuse to grant final
approval. If the applicant does not agree to the revisions suggested by the planning commission or
otherwise declines to revise the plan as submitted, the planning commission may deny approval of
the plan and return it to the applicant with a written notice setting forth the reasons why one (1) or
more modifications are not in the public interest. Such notice shall be mailed within fourteen (14)
days of the decision to deny the final development plan. Modifications or variations that might
justify denial would be any change or modification that may affect the character or quality of the
development or affect the compatibility with nearby properties. Such changes might involve, but are
not limited to, the following: the architectural design of buildings and structures, exterior building
materials, the orientation of a building, landscaping and screening, signage, lighting, parking,
setbacks or the deletion of buildings, structures or common use amenities.
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Following the denial of a final development plan by the planning commission, the applicant may
choose to revise the plan in accordance with the recommendations of the planning commission and
resubmit it for approval, or may within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice of denial, choose to
appeal the decision of the planning commission to the governing body for final decision.
(e) Following approval of a final development plan by the planning commission or approval on appeal
by the governing body, all required signatures shall be affixed to the final development plan. The
approved final development plan and all other final plan documents shall be filed in the zoning
administrator's office. All applicable covenants and owners association documents must be approved
and filed in the register of deeds office prior to issuance of any building permits.
(f) If a final development plan is approved and thereafter the developer shall abandon part or all of said
development plan and shall notify the planning commission in writing, then no further development
shall take place and the governing body shall adopt an ordinance repealing the planned development
district ordinance and rezoning the property back to the zoning district classification which existed
just prior to the application for a planned development district. The property owner may make
application for rezoning to some other zoning district classification and the planning commission
shall consider the application in the same manner as for any application for rezoning.
If the developer fails to commence the construction of an approved final development plan within 18
months of the approval date and has not applied for an extension of the above time limits, the
planning commission shall revoke its approval of the final plan and shall so notify the developer in
writing. If, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of such revocation, the developer does not
present to the planning commission an application for reinstatement of the final development plan,
the planning commission shall consider that the plan in question has been abandoned and the
governing body shall adopt an ordinance repealing the planned development district ordinance and
rezoning the subject property back to its former zoning classification.
(Code 1966, § 36-705; Ord. No. 97-9835, § 1, 11-10-97)
Sec. 42-407. Amendments.
A planned development district ordinance or an approved preliminary or final development plan may be
amended by the board of commissioners, but only after a public hearing has been held pursuant to notice
by section 42-24(b) and findings of fact and recommendations have been prepared by the planning
commission and transmitted to the board of commissioners in the manner required by section 42-
404(b)(1). Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a public hearing in the case of minor
alterations. The determination of the need for a public hearing shall be at the discretion of the zoning
administrator.
(Code 1966, § 36-706)
Sec. 42-408. Recording.
Upon approval of the final development plan by the planning commission, the same, together with the
final subdivision plat shall be recorded with the register of deeds in the manner prescribed in the
subdivision regulations.
(Code 1966, § 36-707)
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DIVISION 2. REZONING TO A PLANNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 42-409. Purpose.
If an applicant for rezoning to a commercial district has a specific development proposal and wishes to
present it as such or if the planning commission believes that submittal of a site development plan is
needed to ensure that the development will be compatible with surrounding neighborhoods, then the
applicant may file an application for rezoning to a planned commercial district. The rezoning of land in
Salina to one (1) of the planned commercial districts shall be for the propose of encouraging and
requiring orderly commercial development of a quality generally equal to that of the standard
commercial districts but permitting deviations from the underlying district regulations. The use of
planned zoning procedures is intended to encourage efficient development of relatively small, separate
tracts of land under one (1) ownership, and innovative and imaginative site planning which will
minimize detrimental effects on the surrounding neighborhood. Such procedures are authorized by
Kansas Statutes Annotated, 12-725 through 12-733.
(Ord. No. 87-9201, § 1, 9-21-87)
Sec. 42-410. Standards of development.
(a) A proposal to rezone land to a planned commercial district shall be subject to the same criteria
relative to neighborhood compatibility, conformance to the comprehensive plan, adequacy of streets
and utilities and other land use policies normally utilized in making zoning decisions in Salina.
(b) The submittal by the developer and the approval by the city of site development plans represents a
firm commitment that actual development will follow the approved site development plan in
architectural concept, intensity of use, landscaping and screening and quantity of open space.
(c) Commercial and office buildings should be planned and developed so as to avoid strip development
patterns along thoroughfares. Control of vehicular access, architectural style, landscaping and
signage will be exercised to soften the impact on nearby residential neighborhoods, and to minimize
adverse effects on the adjacent street system.
(d) The permitted uses in planned commercial districts shall be the same as those permitted in the
equivalent standard zoning districts, provided that limitations on the uses permitted may be imposed
by the planning commission and the board of commissioners when it is deemed necessary to protect
the interest of neighboring property owners.
(e) The maximum height of buildings and structures, setback and bulk of buildings, amount of lot
coverage, paring requirements, screening, lighting and other performance standards shall be
generally equal to those required in the equivalent standard zoning district; however, deviations from
these requirements may be approved if it is deemed that other features and amenities will be gained.
In addition, conditions and restrictions may be imposed on the plan to ensure that more appropriate
development is produced and adverse impacts are avoided.
(Ord. No. 87-9201, § 1, 9-21-87)
Sec. 42-411. Rezoning property for planned commercial development.
Application for rezoning property to a planned commercial district shall consist of a standard application
for a zoning map amendment as set forth in section 42-23. The applicant shall specifically state what
zoning classification is being requested (PC-1, PC-2, PC-3, PC-4, PC-5 or PC-6), provide a list of
proposed uses and list any deviations from the bulk and use limitations that are being requested. The
applicant shall also submit a site development plan for purposes of depicting the character and scale of
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the proposed project. The same procedures as set forth in article II for the adoption of an original zoning
ordinance or amendment thereto shall be followed by the planning commission and board of
commissioners in the establishment of a planned commercial district.
(Ord. No. 87-9201, § 1, 9-21-87)
Sec. 42-412. Content of site development plan.
A site development plan shall be prepared by a registered architect, engineer or surveyor at a scale of
one inch equals fifty (50) feet, or one inch equals one hundred (100) feet on a tract of land containing
five (5) acres or more, for any proposed development on property proposed for rezoning. The
development plan shall include all the following:
(1) Proposed name of the development;
(2) Location by legal description;
(3) Names, addresses and telephone numbers of applicant and designer of plans;
(4) Date, North Arrow, Scale of Plan (one inch to fifty (50) feet or one inch to one hundred (100
feet);
(5) Contours at two (2) foot intervals. Any area subject to one-hundred-year flooding shall be
indicated;
(6) The boundary lines of the area included in the site plan, including angles, dimensions and
reference to a section corner, quarter corner or point on a recorded plat;
(7) Existing sewers, water mains, culverts and other underground facilities within the tract,
indicating pipe sizes, grades, manholes and location;
(8) Location, arrangement and dimensions of proposed buildings and structures, together with
related parking and loading areas, entrances, exits, vehicular drives, walkways, screening,
drainage handling, public streets, and any existing easements;
(9) A schedule indicating total floor area, land area, parking spaces, total estimated employment on
site, building site coverage and any other quantities needed to determine compliance with this
article;
(10) Preliminary sketches of building elevations depicting the general style, size and exterior
construction materials of the buildings proposed;
(11) Location, height and type of walls and fences, lighting, signage, and landscape material.
(Ord. No. 87-9201, § 1, 9-21-87)
Sec. 42-413. Review procedures for site development plans.
(a) The city staff shall review the site development plan to determine compliance with city ordinances,
regulations and policies.
(b) A site development plan submitted with a rezoning application shall be scheduled for the planning
commission's consideration and public review at the same public hearing as the rezoning application
is to be considered.
(c) The planning commission shall review the plan to determine if it demonstrates a satisfactory quality
of design and compatibility with other uses and structures in the neighborhood.
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(d) The planning commission shall prepare and transmit to the board of commissioners and to the
developer its findings with respect to the extent to which the site development plan complies with
the standards set out in this section together with its recommendation to the board of commissioners
with respect to the action to be taken on the site development plan. The planning commission shall
either:
(1) Recommend approval or disapproval of the plan as submitted; or
(2) Recommend approval of the plan subject to certain revisions or conditions; or
(3) Recommend that the plan be resubmitted to the planning commission after substantial revisions
to the plan are made.
(Ord. No. 87-9201, § 1, 9-21-87)
Sec. 42-414. Form of ordinance.
An ordinance establishing a planned commercial district shall specify the zoning regulations that will
apply within the planned commercial district and shall describe the boundaries of such district. Such
ordinance shall also specify the conditions and restrictions that have been imposed by the board of
commissioners on the planned commercial development, and the extent to which the otherwise
applicable district regulations have been varied and modified.
(Ord. No. 87-9201, § 1, 9-21-87)
Sec. 42-415. Status of site development plan after approval.
(a) No change of zone to a planned commercial district shall take effect until a site development plan
containing all required revisions is approved by the board of commissioners. A copy of the approved
site development plan shall be filed in the office of the zoning administrator and noted on the official
zoning map prior to the issuance of any building permits. The approved site plan shall be
incorporated by reference in the ordinance creating a planned commercial district.
(b) Approved development plans shall become null and void eighteen (18) months from the date of
approval if a building permit has not been issued during that time period. However, upon written
request from the property owner or authorized agent, the board of commissioners may grant an
extension of the time limit for a specified length of time not to exceed one additional year.
(c) If the applicant fails to obtain a building permit within the valid time limit, the site development plan
shall be deemed to be revoked and the subject property shall automatically revert to its former
zoning classification.
(Ord. No. 87-9201, § 1, 9-21-87)
Sec. 42-416. Recording of approval.
After rezoning to a planned commercial district has been approved, the landowner shall file or record
with the register of deeds a statement that a plan for the area has been approved, that such plan is
applicable to certain specified legally described land, and that copies of said plan are available in the
office of the zoning administrator. The statement shall specify the area covered by the plan, the proposed
density or intensity of land uses and other pertinent information sufficient to notify any prospective
purchasers or users of land of the existence of such a plan. The recorded statement shall specify that the
site development plan shall become binding upon all successors and assigns unless it is formally
amended or expires for failure to obtain building permits.
(Ord. No. 87-9201, § 1, 9-21-87)
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Sec. 42-417. Amendments.
A planned commercial district ordinance or an approved site development plan may be amended by the
board of commissioners, but only after a public hearing has been held pursuant to notice by section 42-
24 and findings of fact and recommendations have been prepared by the planning commission and
transmitted to the board of commissioners for final action as required for original approval. Nothing in
this section shall be construed as requiring a public hearing in the case of minor alterations. The
determination of the need for a public hearing shall be at the discretion of the zoning administrator.
(Ord. No. 87-9201, § 1, 9-21-87)
DIVISION 3. CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICTS
Sec. 42-418. South Ninth Street Corridor Overlay District.
The South Ninth Street Corridor Overlay (CO) District is designed to achieve a high-quality, planned
mixed-use development pattern along South Ninth Street. Predominant uses shall consist of low to
moderate intensity service commercial businesses. Secondary uses may consist of ancillary support
facilities and limited retail activities. Businesses within the district shall not create incompatible land use
relationships, heavy traffic loads or other adverse impacts to surrounding areas. The district is intended
to be applied to areas designated by the South Ninth Street Corridor Study. All uses and activities shall
be subject to the regulations of the underlying zoning district unless otherwise specified herein.
(Ord. No. 99-9949, § 1, 10-11-99)
Sec. 42-418.1. Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the CO District shall be as follows:
(1) Automobile sales and service.
(2) Automobile service and accessory stores.
(3) Boat and RV sales and service.
(4) Furniture showrooms.
(5) Research and development facilities.
(6) Truck sales and service.
(Ord. No. 99-9949, § 1, 10-11-99)
Sec. 42-418.2. Conditional uses.
The following uses may be permitted in the CO District if reviewed and approved in accordance with
the provisions of sec. 42-597.2 of this chapter and following an evaluation of the projected amount of
traffic to be generated by the proposed use, square footage of proposed buildings, and compatibility of
proposed use with nearby land uses:
(1) Agricultural implement sales and service.
(2) Building supply stores.
(3) Business and professional offices.
(4) Business schools.
(5) Convenience gasoline and food stores.
(6) Department and discount stores.
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(7) Duplicating and mailing services.
(8) Express package facilities.
(9) Farm and ranch supply stores.
(10) Food stores and delicatessens.
(11) Garden centers and nurseries.
(12) Gasoline service stations with car wash.
(13) Group day care centers.
(14) Hotels and motels.
(15) Physical fitness centers.
(16) Public utilities.
(17) Restaurants.
(18) Travel agencies.
(19) Warehouses and wholesale houses.
(Ord. No. 99-9949, § 1, 10-11-99; Ord. No. 09-10528, § 1, 12-14-09)
Sec. 42-418.3. Property development regulations.
Each site shall be subject to the following property development regulations:
(1) Planned development zoning. All applications for rezoning shall be for Planned Development
District (PDD) or Planned Commercial (PC) zoning.
(2) Minimum lot size. All uses must be located on a parcel having a minimum lot size of one (1) acre.
(3) Paved areas. All access drives, parking areas and sidewalks shall be paved with asphalt or concrete.
(4) Landscaping. All sites shall be landscaped in accordance with the provisions of sec. 42-65 of
this chapter.
(5) Signage. No signs shall exceed thirty (30) feet in height. No mobile or ground anchored banner
signs shall be permitted. No offsite advertising signs shall be permitted on a site more than one
hundred (100) feet east of I-135.
(6) Driveways. Access drives must be located a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from public
streets, fifty (50) feet from other access drives, and twenty-five (25) feet from interior property
lines unless shared access is provided.
(7) Outdoor storage. All materials, supplies, and equipment (not displayed for sale) shall be stored
in an enclosed building or located in the side or rear yard and screened from visibility from
adjacent streets.
(8) Exterior lighting. Exterior lighting fixtures shall be aimed or shaded so that no direct light is
cast towards any street traffic.
(9) Architectural design. All development shall demonstrate a high quality visual appearance from
the street. The architectural design of buildings, site improvements and landscaping shall
appear integrated and coordinated. The main entrances to primary buildings shall face Ninth
Street or Water Well Road. All primary buildings shall have an attractive exterior finish and no
precast concrete or metal panels shall face Ninth Street or Water Well Road unless the overall
design presents a compatible appearance.
(Ord. No. 99-9949, § 1, 10-11-99)
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Sec. 42-418.4. Effective area.
The provisions of the CO District shall apply to that area bounded by a line one-quarter (1/4) mile south
of the centerline of Schilling Road on the north, Ninth Street on the east, a line three-eighths (3/8) mile
south of the centerline of Water Well Road on the south, and Interstate 135 on the west.
(Ord. No. 99-9949, § 1, 10-11-99; Ord. No. 05-10303, § 1, 8-22-05)
Secs. 42-419. Reserved.
Secs. 42-420. North Ohio Street Gateway Overlay District.
The North Ohio Street Gateway Overlay District is designed and intended to protect and enhance the
aesthetic and visual character of the North Ohio gateway into the city from Interstate 70. In accordance
with the Salina City Commission’s strategic goal of encouraging quality, market driven, mixed use
development it is intended to insure that land development adjacent to North Ohio Street occurs in a
manner that improves the overall appearance of major entryways into the city.
The primary purpose of the North Ohio Street Gateway Overlay District regulations is to establish a
framework for site planning and design to ensure development of a high quality along the North Ohio
corridor. The purposes of the North Ohio Street Gateway Overlay District regulations shall also include
the following:
(1) Emphasize the interstate access at Ohio Street and Interstate 70 as a major entryway into the city.
(2) Encourage high quality development as a strategy for investing in the city’s future.
(3) Shape the district’s appearance, aesthetic quality, and spatial form.
(4) Protect and enhance property values.
(5) Enhance the city’s sense of place and contribute to the sustainability and lasting value of the city.
(6) Provide property owners, developers, architects, engineers, builders, business owners, and other
with a clear and equitable set of regulations for developing land.
(Ord. No. 06-10366, § 1, 1-8-07)
Sec.. 42–420.1 Application of regulations.
The North Ohio Street Gateway Overlay District shall function as an overlay zoning district. The North
Ohio Street Gateway Overlay District requirements shall supersede the regulations of the underlying
zoning district where such district’s regulations are in conflict with the provisions of this chapter. All
regulations of the underlying zoning district shall remain in effect as identified in the North Ohio Street
Gateway Overlay District regulations.
The regulations established herein shall apply to all new development, major redevelopment and major
building additions within the district that is currently located within the city limits or is subsequently
annexed into the city. Major redevelopment shall be defined as renovation or reconstruction that
exceeds fifty (50) percent of the appraised value of existing improvements. A major addition is an
addition that results in a fifty (50) percent or more increase in the gross floor area of an existing
building.
(Ord. No. 06-10366, § 1, 1-8-07)
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Sec. 42–420.2 Permitted Uses.
No land shall be used and no buildings shall be erected for, converted to or used for any principal or
accessory use other than such uses as are allowed in the underlying zoning district, in accordance with
Article VI of this ordinance.
(Ord. No. 06-10366, § 1, 1-8-07)
Sec. 42-420.3 Conditional Uses.
Uses requiring approval of a Conditional Use Permit shall be allowed in the underlying zoning district
only in accordance with Articles VI and XIII of this ordinance.
(Ord. No. 06-10366, § 1, 1-8-07)
Sec. 42-420.4 Prohibited Uses.
Uses which are not listed as permitted or conditional uses in the underlying district shall not be allowed.
In addition, the following uses which may otherwise be permitted by right or by conditional use permit
in the underlying zoning district shall not be permitted as principal uses within the North Ohio Street
Gateway Overlay District:
(1) Adult book stores
(2) Adult cabarets
(3) Adult motels
(4) Adult only movie theatres
(5) Concrete or asphalt batch plants
(6) Drinking establishment without food sales
(7) Feed lots, stockyards and rendering plants
(8) Flea Markets
(9) Junk dealers
(10) Manufactured home sales lots
(11) Massage parlors
(12) Pawn shops
(13) Petroleum refineries
(14) Salvage yards
(15) Sand, gravel or earth mining operations
(16) Scrap dealers
(17) Scrap metal processing and storage
(18) Tattoo parlors
(19) Trash collection service or transfer station
(Ord. No. 06-10366, § 1, 1-8-07)
Sec. 42-420.5 Bulk regulations.
(1) Minimum street frontage. The minimum street frontage for lots within the North Ohio Street
Gateway Overlay District shall be one hundred fifty (150) feet, except for pre-existing lots of
record.
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(2) Minimum lot area. The minimum lot area within the North Ohio Street Gateway Overlay
District shall be fifteen thousand (15,000) sq. ft., except for pre-existing lots of record.
(3) Minimum setbacks and yard areas.
a. Front yard: fifty (50) feet abutting Ohio Street. For all other lots abutting public streets,
the required setbacks in the underlying zoning district shall apply.
b. Side yard: twenty (20) feet on lots abutting Ohio Street, except when located adjacent to
property in a residential district where a fifty (50) foot setback shall be required. For all
other lots the required setback in the underlying zoning district shall apply.
c. Rear yard: twenty-five (25) feet on lots abutting Ohio Street, except when located
adjacent to property in a residential district where a fifty (50) foot setback shall be
required. For all other lots the required setback in the underlying zoning district shall
apply.
d. Gasoline pumps, air and water service, canopies and other fixtures used in connection
with gasoline delivery shall be located no less than thirty (30) feet from the property line
of any abutting street; however, a canopy may be constructed which further extends to
within fifteen (15) feet of front property line.
(4) Maximum structure height. The height limit of the underlying zoning district shall apply
within the North Ohio Street Gateway Overlay District.
(5) Maximum lot coverage. The maximum ground area of a zoning lot within the North Ohio
Street Gateway Overlay District that may be covered by buildings is fifty (50) percent of the
lot area.
(Ord. No. 06-10366, § 1, 1-8-07)
Sec. 42-420.6 Development standards.
(1) Off-street parking areas.
a. Front yard setback. The minimum setback from the street right-of-way line to parking
areas or driving aisles located in the front yard shall be fifteen (15) feet. The first ten
(10) feet of this setback abutting the street must consist of turf grass maintained as an
uninterrupted yard. The remaining setback area abutting the parking area or driving aisle
must be developed with vegetative screening or landscaping in accordance with the city’s
landscaping regulations.
b. Surfacing. All open off-street parking spaces, access drives and aisles within the North
Ohio Street Gateway Overlay District shall be paved with asphalt or concrete in
accordance with Section 42-552 (e)(2) of the zoning ordinance.
(2) Off-street loading areas.
a. Location. Off-street loading areas serving buildings with frontage on Ohio Street shall be
located on the side or rear of the building.
b. Screening. All loading areas, freight docks, truck berths or truck parking areas, vehicle
repair, service, wash and maintenance bays, garages or garage doors, or any other similar
facilities located within one hundred (100) feet of any public street and which face the
street, shall be screened from the view of the street by a solid wall or fence or densely
planted hedge of not less than six (6) feet in height. A chain link fence with slats shall
not be considered solid screening. If the combination of landscaping and berming within
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the landscape setback creates a solid visual barrier equal to that provided by solid wall or
fence at the time of planting, the screening wall or fence is not required.
c. Surfacing. All off-street loading areas and access drives within the Gateway Overlay
District shall be paved with asphalt or concrete. As an alternative to asphalt or concrete,
off-street parking spaces, access drives and aisles may be surfaced with alternative
methods of paving, provided that the pavement surface and base for any alternative to
asphalt and concrete must be designed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of
Kansas. and reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. A pavement cross-section
shall be provided demonstrating the structural ability of the design to support the
anticipated vehicle loads.
(3) Outdoor storage and display.
a. Location. No outdoor storage shall be permitted in that area of the property between the
front of the principal building or buildings and the public street on which the principal
building or buildings front.
b. Screening. Outdoor storage in the side or rear yard shall be effectively screened from
public streets and adjoining property by a solid wall or fence or densely planted hedge of
not less than six (6) feet in height. The height of stored items shall not be permitted to
exceed the height of the visual screening device. A chain link fence with slats shall not
be considered a solid fence for screening purposes.
c. Trash enclosures. Trash receptacles shall be visually screened on three (3) sides by a
solid wall or fence not less than six (6) feet in height measured at the highest finished
grade. The height of the trash receptacle shall not be permitted to exceed the height of
the visual screening device. Screening shall not be required on the side used for access
by garbage pickup services. Such side shall not face any adjacent public street.
d. Merchandise display. The outside display of merchandise incidental to a permitted use
shall be allowed per the underlying zoning district. Merchandise display areas must be
setback at least fifteen (15) feet from the right-of-way line of any public street. All areas
utilized for outside display or storage in conjunction with sales or rental of motor
vehicles, recreational vehicles, trailers or boats shall be paved with asphalt or concrete.
(4) Landscaping and screening.
a. Front yard areas. Front yard landscaping shall be provided on all zoning lots within the
North Ohio Street Gateway Overlay District in accordance with Section 42-65 of the
Zoning Ordinance and subsequent amendments thereto.
b. Screening. Side and rear yard areas shall be screened in accordance with the
requirements of the underlying zoning district.
c. Additional requirements.
1. A minimum of twenty (20) percent of the total area of each zoning lot shall be
devoted to landscaped open space.
2. All open areas of any lot not used for parking, driveways or storage shall be
landscaped with trees, shrubs, berms and planted ground cover.
3. All parking areas shall be landscaped with a buffer strip not less than fifteen (15)
feet wide located between the edge of the right-of-way of the adjacent public
streets and the surface of the parking area.
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4. All landscaped areas which do not consist of xeriscaping shall be irrigated by an
automatic irrigation system.
(5) Utilities. All on-site utilities serving any zoning lot within the North Ohio Street Gateway
Overlay District, including but not limited to electrical, telephone and cable shall be installed
underground. This shall apply to utilities running from the street right-of-way or utility easement
to buildings and to utilities supplying service between buildings. This requirement shall not
apply to major electrical transmission or feeder lines.
(6) Building design and appearance. All building and structures within the North Ohio Street
Gateway Overlay District shall meet the following building design and construction standards:
a. Any exterior building wall facing Ohio Street shall be constructed of one of the following
materials:
1. Masonry brick.
2. Natural stone.
3. Customized concrete masonry with striated, scored or broken faced brick type units
(sealed) with color consistent with design theme.
4. Poured in place, tilt-up or pre-cast concrete. Poured in place and tilt-up walls shall
have a finish of stone, a texture or a coating.
5. Steel frame structures with architectural flat metal panels or glass curtain walls.
6. Stucco, or similar cement based durable material.
b. Non-decorative exposed concrete block buildings are prohibited, as are pre-engineered
metal buildings, corrugated metal-sided buildings, and wood sided buildings unless such
metal buildings and wood sided buildings are enhanced on all elevations by the
application of brick, decorative masonry, or decorative stucco surfaces in combination
with decorative fascia overhangs, trim, as detailed above. At least twenty (20) percent of
the exposed exterior wall must consist of decorative material.
c. In the design of buildings or clusters of buildings, developers should orient projects so
that the side facing Ohio Street forms the front of the project. Where fronting toward
Ohio Street is not feasible due to the location of access roads and other site constraints,
the project should be oriented and designed in such a manner so as to convey a pleasing
appearance from Ohio Street and treated per a. & b. above.
d. Where additions are proposed for buildings constructed prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance and such buildings do not comply with the standards in this section, such
additions need not comply with the standards in this section as long as the addition(s) are
not in excess of fifty (50) percent of the existing floor area of the existing building.
Additions in excess of fifty (50) percent of the existing floor area of an existing building
shall comply with the standards in this Section.
e. Exceptions to the Building Architecture standards set forth in this Section may be granted
by the Planning Commission for structures of comparable design and building materials.
(7) Signage. Signage on each zoning lot within the North Ohio Street Gateway Overlay District
shall be limited to one (1) pole or ground sign per street frontage not to exceed thirty (30) feet in
height, except for interstate oriented signs which may be up to fifty (50) feet in height. No off-
site advertising signs (billboards) shall be permitted within the district.
(Ord. No. 06-10366, § 1, 1-8-07)
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Sec. 42-420.7 Site plan review.
No building permits for new buildings or building additions subject to the requirements of this overlay
district shall be issued until a site development plan has been reviewed and approved by the Planning
Commission.
(Ord. No. 06-10366, § 1, 1-8-07)
Sec. 42-420.8 Effective area.
The provisions of the North Ohio Street Gateway Overlay District shall apply to the following area:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section Twelve (12) Township
Fourteen (14) South Range Three (3) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian;
Thence North along the East line of said Northeast Quarter for a distance of Fifty (50) feet to the
intersection of said East line and the North right-of-way of North Street extended, said point being
the point of beginning;
Thence West along said North right-of-way and extension thereof for a distance of Two hundred
(200) feet;
Thence South along said right-of-way for a distance of Ten (10) feet;
Thence West along said right of way for a distance of Three hundred Seventeen and Eighty-two
hundredths (317.82) feet to the West line of the East One Hundred Twenty (120) feet of Lot 3 Block
1 of Stanion Addition;
Thence North along said West line to the North Line of Stanion Addition, also being the South line
of the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way;
Thence Northeasterly through the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way to the Southwest corner of
Lot 7 of East Gardens;
Thence North along the West line of Lots 7 and 6 to the Northwest corner of Lot 6 Gardens
Addition;
Thence Northeasterly along the North line of said Lot 6 to a point Two hundred Seventy-six and
Twenty-one hundredths (276.21) feet Southwesterly of the Northeast corner of said Lot 6, said point
being the Southwest corner of a parcel described in Book 1067 at Page 1046 of the Saline County
Register of Deeds;
Thence North along the West line of said parcel for a distance of One hundred Twenty and Seven
hundredths (120.07) feet to a point on the North line of Lot 5, Three hundred Sixteen and One
hundredth (316.01) feet Southwesterly of the Northeast corner of Lot 5 of East Gardens Addition;
Thence Northeasterly through the York Street right-of-way to a point on the South line of Lot Four
(4) of East Gardens Addition and Two (2) feet East of the West line of said Lot Four (4);
Thence North along a line Two (2) feet East of and parallel with the West line of said Lot Four (4)
for a distance of One hundred Forty-two and Seventy-nine hundredths (142.79) feet to a point on the
South line of Lot Three (3) of East Gardens Addition;
Thence Southwesterly along the South line of said Lot Three (3) for a distance of Two and Eleven
hundredths (2.11) feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot Three (3);
Thence North along the West line of said Lot Three (3) for a distance of One hundred Three and
Sixty-seven hundredths (103.67) feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot Three (3), also the
Southwest corner of Block Two (2) of Northeast Industrial Park;
Thence North along the West line of said Block Two (2) for a distance of Two hundred Seventy-four
and Seventy-four hundredths (274.74) feet to the Northwest corner of said Block Two (2), also the
Southerly line of railroad right-of-way;
Thence Southwesterly along said Southerly railroad right-of-way to a point Thirteen hundred and
Twenty (1,320) feet West of the East line of said Section Twelve (12);
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Thence North on a line Thirteen hundred and Twenty (1,320) feet West of and parallel with the East
line of said Section Twelve (12)to the South line of Section One (1) Township Fourteen (14) South
Range Three (3) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian;
Thence continuing North on a line Thirteen hundred and Twenty (1,320) feet West of and parallel
with the East line of said Section One (1) to the South line of Section Thirty-six (36) Township
Thirteen (13) South Range Three (3) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian;
Thence continuing North on a line Thirteen hundred and Twenty (1,320) feet West of and parallel
with the East line of said Section Thirty-six and the Centerline of Ohio Street to the Point of
Curvature of the centerline of Ohio Street offset One thousand Three hundred Twenty (1,320) feet
west;
Thence along said offset of the centerline of Ohio Street on a curve to the left Parallel with the
centerline of Ohio Street, said curve having a radius of Three hundred Twenty and Twenty-nine
hundredths (320.29) feet for a distance of Seventy and Thirty-nine hundredths (70.39) feet;
Thence Northwesterly along said offset for a distance of Three hundred Three and Twenty-one
hundredths (303.21) feet;
Thence continuing along said offset on a curve to the right having a radius of Two thousand Nine
hundred Sixty and Twenty-nine hundredths (2960.29) feet to a point on the South right-of-way of
Interstate Seventy (I-70);
Thence Easterly and Northerly along said South right-of-way to the Northeast corner of the Replat of
Foley Addition;
Thence Northeasterly to the Northwest corner of Flying J Addition and the South line of said right-
of-way of Interstate Seventy (I-70);
Thence Northeasterly along the North line of said Flying J Addition and said South right-of-way to
the Northeast corner of said Flying J Addition;
Thence East perpendicular to the centerline of Ohio Street to a point One thousand Three hundred
Twenty (1,320) feet east of said centerline;
Thence South on a line One thousand Three hundred Twenty (1,320) feet east of said centerline for a
distance of One thousand Sixty-three (1,063) feet more or less to the Point of Curvature of the
centerline of Ohio Street offset One thousand Three hundred Twenty (1,320) feet east;
Thence along said offset of the centerline of Ohio Street on a curve to the left having a radius of
Three hundred Twenty and Twenty-nine hundredths (320.29) feet for a distance of Seventy and Five
hundredths (70.05) feet;
Thence Southerly along said offset for a distance of Three hundred Three and Twenty-one
hundredths (303.21) feet;
Thence continuing along said offset on a curve to the right having a radius of Two thousand Nine
hundred Sixty and Twenty-nine hundredths (2960.29) feet for a distance of Six hundred Fifty and
Sixty-three hundredths (650.63) feet to a point One thousand Three hundred Twenty (1,320) feet east
of the West line of Section Thirty-one (31) Township Thirteen (13) South Range Two (2) West of
the Sixth Principal Meridian;
Thence South on a line One thousand Three hundred Twenty (1,320) feet east of and parallel with
the West line of said Section Thirty-one (31) to the North line of Section Six (6) Township Fourteen
(14) South Range Two (2) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian;
Thence South on a line Thirteen hundred and Twenty (1,320) feet East of and parallel with the West
line of said Section Six (6) to the North line of Section Seven (7) Township Fourteen (14) South
Range Two (2) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian;
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Thence South on a line Thirteen hundred and Twenty (1,320) feet East of and parallel with the West
line of said Section Seven (7) to a point on the South line of the railroad right-of-way and the North
line of Cloverdale Addition;
Thence Southwesterly along the North line of Cloverdale Addition and the South railroad right-of-
way to a point intersected by the East line of Lot One (1) Block Three (3) of Northeast Industrial
Area extended;
Thence South along said East line of said Block Three (3) extended to the Northeast corner of said
Block Three (3);
Thence South along the East line of said Block Three (3) for a distance of Three hundred Ninety-
seven and Sixty-five hundredths (297.65) feet;
Thence West Fifty and Zero hundredths (50.00) feet;
Thence South One hundred and Zero hundredths (100.00) feet to the North line of Prospect Avenue;
Thence Southeasterly to the Northeast corner of Lot Sixteen (16) of Cloverdale Annex;
Thence South along the East line of Lots Sixteen (16), Fifteen (15), and Fourteen (14) of Cloverdale
Annex;
Thence West along the South line of said Lot Fourteen (14) to the Northeast corner of Lot Three (3)
of Fairway Addition;
Thence South along the East line of said Lot Three (3) and extension thereof to the North line of Lot
One (1) of Van Horne Addition to the City of Salina;
Thence East along the North line of said Van Horne Addition to the Northeast corner of Van Horne
Addition;
Thence Southwesterly along the Southerly line of said Van Horne Addition to a point intersected by
the West line of the Northerly portion of Lot Two (2) Block One (1) of Casey’s Addition to the City
of Salina extended North;
Thence South along the extension of said West line to the Northwest corner of said Lot Two (2);
Thence South along said West line for a distance of One hundred Fifty and Zero hundredths (150.00)
feet;
Thence East-Northeast for a distance of Fifteen and Thirty-six hundredths (15.36) feet to the
Northeast corner of a tract described in Book 381 on Page 466 in the records of the Saline, County
Register of Deeds;
Thence South along the East line of said tract for a distance of One hundred Seventy-three and Zero
hundredths (173.00) feet to the Southeast corner of said tract;
Thence West along the South line of said tract for a distance of Sixty-nine and Eighty-six hundredths
(69.86) feet to the Northeast corner of Lot One (1) Block One (1) of Casey’s Addition;
Thence South along the East line of said Lot One (1) for a distance of Two hundred Forty and
Ninety-two hundredths (240.92) feet to a point on the North line of North Street;
Thence West along said North line for a distance of Fifty and Twenty-six hundredths (50.26) feet;
Thence North for a distance of distance of Fifteen and Zero hundredths (15.00) feet;
Thence West along said South right-of-way line for a distance of Two hundred and Zero hundredths
(200.00) feet to the point of beginning.
(Ord. No. 06-10366, § 1, 1-8-07)
Sec. 42-425. Reserved.
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ARTICLE VIII FLOOD PLAIN ZONING DISTRICT6
DIVISION 1. STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT AND
PURPOSES
Sec. 42-426. Statutory authorization.
The Legislature of the State of Kansas. has in K.S.A. 12-705, 12-707, 12-710, 12-734 and 12-735
delegated the responsibility to local governmental units to adopt zoning regulations designed to protect
the public health, safety and general welfare.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-427. Findings of fact.
(a) Flood losses resulting from periodic inundation. The flood hazard areas of the City of Salina,
Kansas, are subject to inundation which may result in loss of life and property, health and safety
hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for
flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public
health, safety and general welfare.
(b) General causes of these flood losses. These flood losses are caused by:
(1) The cumulative effect of obstruction in floodways causing increases in flood heights and
velocities; and
(2) The occupancy of flood hazard areas by uses vulnerable to floods or hazardous to others which
are inadequately elevated or otherwise unprotected from flood damages.
(c) Methods used to analyze flood hazards. This article uses a reasonable method of analyzing flood
hazards which consists of a series of interrelated steps.
(1) Selection of a base flood which is based upon engineering calculations which permit a
consideration of such flood factors as its expected frequency of occurrence, the area inundated,
and the depth of inundation. The base flood selected for this ordinance is representative of large
floods which are reasonably characteristic of what can be expected to occur on the particular
streams subject to this ordinance. It is in the general order of a flood which could be expected
to have a one percent chance of occurrence in any one year, as delineated on the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Study, and illustrative materials dated
February 5, 1986, as amended, and any future changes thereto.
(2) Calculation of water surface profiles based upon an hydraulic engineering analysis of the
capacity of the stream channel and over-bank areas to convey the base flood.
(3) Computation of the floodway required to convey this flood without increasing flood heights
more than one foot at any point.
(4) Delineation of floodway encroachment lines within which no obstruction is permitted which
would cause any increase in flood height.
(5) Delineation of floodway fringe, i.e., that area outside the floodway encroachment lines but
which still is subject to inundation by the base flood.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
6 Editor's note: Ord. No. 86-9119, § 6, adopted February 3, 1986, repealed Art. VIII, §§ 42-426--42-439, in its entirety, and § 6 of the same ordinance
enacted new provisions included herein as §§ 42-426--42-449. Former §§ 42-426--42-439, derived from the Code of 1966, §§ 36-800--36-813. Cross
references: Flood prevention and control, Ch. 15. State law references: Floodplain regulation, K.S.A. 12-734 et seq.
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Sec. 42-428. Statement of purpose.
It is the purpose of this article to promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare and to
minimize those losses described in section 42-427(a) by applying the provisions of this article to:
(a) Restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety, or property in times of flooding
or cause undue increases in flood heights or velocities.
(b) Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including public facilities which serve such uses, be
provided with flood protection at the time of initial construction.
(c) Protect individuals from buying lands which are unsuited for certain purposes because of flood
hazard.
(d) Assure that eligibility is maintained for property owners in the community to purchase flood
insurance in the national flood insurance program.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 42-429. Lands to which the article applies.
(a) The Flood Insurance Study of the City of Salina, Kansas (effective date: February 5, 1986),
including the flood boundary and floodway map (floodway map) and the flood insurance rate map
(FIRM) issued by the federal emergency management agency is hereby adopted and incorporated by
reference for the purpose of identifying all lands within the jurisdiction of the City of Salina, Kansas,
to which this article shall apply. No fewer than three (3) copies of the flood insurance study adopted
above have been filed in both the office of the city clerk and the office of the zoning administrator
and are available for examination by the public during normal office hours.
(b) This article shall apply to all lands within the jurisdiction of the City of Salina, Kansas, identified on
the flood insurance rate map (FIRM) as numbered and unnumbered A zones (including the AH
zone) and within the zoning districts FW and FF established in division 4 of this article. In all areas
covered by this article, no development shall be permitted except upon issuance of a permit to
develop granted by the City of Salina or its duly designated representative under such safeguards and
restrictions as the City of Salina or the designated representative may reasonably impose for the
promotion and maintenance of the general welfare, health and safety of the inhabitants of the
community and where specifically noted in divisions 5, 6 and 7.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-430. Rules for interpretation of district boundaries.
(a) The boundaries of the floodway (FW) and floodway fringe (FF) overlay districts shall be determined
by scaling distances on the official zoning map or on the flood insurance rate map or floodway map.
Where interpretation is needed to determine the exact location of the boundaries of the districts as
shown on the official zoning map, as for example where there appears to be a conflict between a
mapped boundary and actual field conditions, the zoning administrator shall make the necessary
interpretation. In such cases where the interpretation is contested, the board of zoning appeals will
resolve the dispute. The base flood elevation for the point in question shall be the governing factor in
locating the district boundary on the land. The person contesting the location of the district boundary
shall be given a reasonable opportunity to present his case to the board and to submit his own
technical evidence, if he so desires.
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(b) Any flood plain district designated on the official zoning map pursuant to prior ordinance shall be
lifted from the official zoning map and shall be of no further force or effect.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-431. Compliance.
No development located within known flood hazard areas of this community shall be located, extended,
converted or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms of this article and other
applicable regulations.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-432. Warning and disclaimer of liability.
The degree of flood protection required by this article is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes
and is based on engineering and scientific methods of study. Larger floods may occur on rare occasions
or the flood height may be increased by man-made or natural causes, such as ice jams and bridge
openings restricted by debris. This article does not imply that areas outside floodway and floodway
fringe district boundaries or land uses permitted within such districts will be free from flooding or flood
damages. This article shall not create liability on the part of the City of Salina, Kansas or any officer or
employee thereof for any flood damages that may result from reliance on this article or any
administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-433. Appeal.
Where a request for a permit to develop is denied by the zoning administrator the applicant may appeal
such denial for such permit directly to the board of zoning appeals.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
DIVISION 3. DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
Sec. 42-434. Permit required.
No person, firm or corporation shall initiate any development or substantial improvement or cause the
same to be done without first obtaining a separate permit for development as defined in article XIV.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-435. Administration.
(a) The zoning administrator is hereby appointed to administer and implement the provisions of this
article.
(b) Duties of the zoning administrator shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Review of all development permits to assure that sites are reasonably safe from flooding and
that the permit requirements of this article have been satisfied.
(2) Review of permits for proposed development to assure that all necessary permits have been
obtained from those federal, state. or local governmental agencies from which prior approval is
required.
(3) Notification of adjacent communities and the Division of Water Resources, Kansas State.
Board of Agriculture prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and evidence shall
be submitted of such notification to the federal emergency management agency.
(4) Assurance that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of said
watercourse so that the flood-carrying capacity is not diminished.
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(5) Verification, recording and maintenance of records of the actual elevation (in relation to mean
sea level) of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved
structures.
(6) Verification, recording and maintenance of records of the actual elevation (in relation to mean
sea level) to which the new or substantially improved structures have been floodproofed.
(7) Obtaining certification from a registered professional engineer or architect when floodproofing
is utilized for a particular structure.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-436. Application for permit.
To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application in writing on a form furnished for that
purpose. Every such application shall:
(a) Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit.
(b) Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by lot, block, tract and house and
street address, or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed
building or work.
(c) Indicate the use of occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
(d) Be accompanied by plans and specifications for proposed construction.
(e) Be signed by the permittee or his authorized agent who may be required to submit evidence to
indicate such authority.
(f) Give such other information as reasonably may be required by the zoning administrator.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
DIVISION 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
Sec. 42-437. Establishment of zoning districts.
The mapped flood plain areas within the jurisdiction of this article are hereby divided into the two (2)
following districts: A floodway overlay district (FW) and a floodway fringe overlay district (FF)
identified in the flood insurance study (and accompanying maps(s)). Within these districts all uses not
meeting the standards of this article and those standards of the underlying zoning district shall be
prohibited. These zones shall be consistent with the numbered and unnumbered A zones (including the
AH zone) as identified on the official FIRM and identified in the flood insurance study provided by the
federal emergency management agency.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
DIVISION 5. STANDARDS FOR FLOODWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT AND THE
FLOODWAY FRINGE OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sec. 42-438. Requirement for permit.
No permit for development shall be granted for new construction, substantial improvements and other
improvements including the placement of manufactured homes within all numbered and unnumbered A
zones unless the conditions of this division are satisfied.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86; Ord. No. 87-9184, § 1, 5-11-87)
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Sec. 42-439. Special provisions for unnumbered A zones.
All areas identified as unnumbered A zones on the FIRM are subject to inundation of the one hundred-
year flood; however, the water surface elevation was not provided. The unnumbered A zones shall be
subject to all development provisions of this article. If flood insurance study data is not available, the
community shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data
available from a federal, state. or other source as criteria for reviewing new construction, substantial
improvements, or other development in Zone A in order to administer the provisions of division 4
through division 7 of this article.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86; Ord. No. 87-9184, § 2, 5-11-87)
Sec. 42-440. Development standards.
New construction, subdivision proposals, substantial improvements, prefabricated buildings, placement
of manufactured homes and other development shall required:
(a) Design or anchorage to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement due to flooding;
(b) New or replacement water supply systems and/or sanitary sewage systems be designed to
minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and discharges from the
systems into flood waters, and on-site waste disposal systems be located so as to avoid
impairment or contamination:
(c) New development and substantial improvements to:
(1) Use construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage; and
(2) Use construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage, consistent with
economic practicability.
(d) Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air-conditioning equipment and other service
facilities be designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating
within components during conditions of flooding.
(e) All utility and sanitary facilities be elevated to up to the base flood protection elevation or
floodproofed to one-foot above the base flood elevation;
(f) That until a floodway has been designated, where appropriate, no development, including
landfill, may be permitted within Zones A1-30 on the city's FIRM unless the applicant for the
land use has demonstrated that the proposed use, when combined with all other existing and
reasonably anticipated uses, will not increase the water surface elevation of the one hundred-
year flood more than one (1) foot on the average cross section of the reach in which the
development or landfill is located as shown on the flood insurance rate study, incorporated by
reference (section 42-427(c) of this article);
(g) Storage of material and equipment:
(1) The storage or processing of materials that are in time of flooding buoyant, flammable,
explosive, or could be injurious to human, animal or plant life is prohibited.
(2) Storage of other material or equipment may be allowed if not subject to major damage by
floods and firmly anchored to prevent flotation or if readily removable from the area
within the time available after flood warning.
(h) Subdivision proposals and other proposed new development be required to assure that:
(1) All such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;
(2) All public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems are
located, elevated and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage;
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(3) Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards; and
(4) Proposals for development of five (5) acres or fifty (50) lots, whichever is lesser, include
within such proposals the base flood elevation.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86; Ord. No. 87-9185, § 1, 5-11-87)
DIVISION 6. FLOODWAY FRINGE (FF) OVERLAY DISTRICT7
Sec. 42-441. Permitted uses.
Any uses permitted in division 7 shall be permitted in the floodway fringe (FF) overlay district. No use
shall be permitted in the district unless the standards of divisions 5 and 6 are met.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-442. Standards for the floodway fringe overlay district.
(a) New construction or substantial improvements of residential structures shall be required to have the
lowest floor, including basement, elevated to or above the base flood elevation (only within zones
A1 to A30 or AH on the city's FIRM) or floodproofed to at least one (1) foot above the base flood
elevation. Any basement area, together with attendant utilities and sanitary facilities, below that level
shall be designed and constructed so that the structure is watertight with walls that are impermeable
to the passage of water without human intervention. Basement walls shall be built with the capability
to resist hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and the effects of buoyancy resulting from the one-
hundred-year frequency flood and shall be designed so minimal structural damage will occur if this
design is exceeded. The floodproofed design elevation is the one-hundred-year base flood elevation
plus one (1) foot.
(1) The bottom of the lowest basement openings, such as doors and windows, must be placed at
least one (1) foot above the one-hundred-year base flood elevation.
(2) The basement floor must not be lower than five (5) feet below the floodproofed design
elevation.
(3) The land around the entire foundation must be filled at least to the one-hundred-year base flood
elevation.
(4) Floodproofed basements may not be constructed within the floodway.
(5) Basements constructed in accordance with this regulation shall not be used for sleeping
purposes.
(6) A registered professional engineer or architect shall certify that the floodproofing measures
used in the structure satisfy the standards of the subsection. This certification shall include the
specific elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which the structure is floodproofed.
(7) The zoning administrator shall certify that the structure has been built in accordance with this
design.
(b) New construction or substantial improvements of nonresidential structures shall be required to have
the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to or above the base flood elevation or, together with
attendant utility and sanitary facilities, to be floodproofed so that below one (1) foot above the base
flood level the structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water
and with structural components having the capability of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic
7 Editor's note: Including the AH zone.
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loads and the effects of buoyancy. A registered professional engineer or architect shall certify that
the standards of this subsection are satisfied. Such certification shall be provided to the zoning
administrator as set forth in section 42-435(b)(7).
(c) All new construction and substantial improvements that have fully enclosed areas below the lowest
floor that are at or below elevations subject to flooding shall be designed to automatically equalize
hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of floodwaters. Designs
for meeting this requirement must either be certified by a registered professional engineer or
architect or must meet or exceed the following minimum criteria:
(1) A minimum of two (2) openings having a total net area of not less than one (1) square inch for
every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be provided;
(2) The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one (1) foot above grade; and
(3) Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, or other coverings or devices provided that
they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters.
(d) Within AH zones adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes shall be required in order to
guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures.
(e) All manufactured homes shall be anchored to resist flotation, collapse, or lateral movement by
providing over-the-top and frame ties to ground anchors. Specific requirements shall be that:
(1) Over-the-top ties be provided at each of the four (4) corners of the manufactured home, with
two (2) additional ties per side at intermediate locations and manufactured homes less than fifty
(50) feet long requiring one (1) additional tie per side;
(2) Frame ties be provided at each corner of the home with five (5) additional ties per side at
intermediate points and manufactured homes less than fifty (50) feet long requiring four (4)
additional ties per side;
(3) All components of the anchoring system be capable of carrying a force of four thousand eight
hundred (4,800) pounds; and
(4) Any additions to the manufactured home be similarly anchored.
(f) All manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved within zones A1 to A30, AH and AE
on the City of Salina's FIRM shall be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the lowest floor
of the manufactured home is at or above the base flood elevation and securely anchored to an
adequately anchored foundation system in accordance with the provisions of section 42-442(e).
(g) No manufactured home shall be placed in a floodway except in an existing manufactured home park
or existing manufactured home subdivision.
(h) Detached garages and other accessory buildings used exclusively for the storage of motor vehicles,
and storage of other items readily removable in the event of a flood warning, may have their lowest
floor below the base flood elevation provided the structure is designed and constructed to meet the
following requirements:
(1) Use of the structure must be limited to parking or limited storage and not used for human
habitation.
(2) The structure must be built using unfinished and flood damage resistant materials.
(3) The structure must be adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement
which may result in damage to other structures. This is a mandatory measure, pursuant to 44
CFR, Section 60.3(a)(3). It must also meet the Section 60.3(c)(5) openings requirement.
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(4) Any mechanical and utility equipment in the structure must be elevated to one (1) foot above
the base flood elevation or floodproofed.
(5) The structure shall be constructed and placed on the building site so as to offer the minimum
resistance to the flood [flow] of floodwaters.
(6) The structure shall not exceed seven hundred twenty (720) square feet.
(7) The structure must comply with the floodway provisions of the community's ordinance and
address floodplain encroachment provisions at 44 CFR, Section 60.3(c)(10) or (d)(3).
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86; Ord. No. 86-9133, § 1, 5-5-86; Ord. No. 86-9145, § 1, 7-21-86; Ord. No. 87-9186, § 1, 5-11-87; Ord. No.
92-9524, § 1, 8-10-92)
DIVISION 7. FLOODWAY (FW) OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sec. 42-443. Permitted uses.
Only uses having a low flood damage potential and not obstructing flood flows shall be permitted within
the floodway (FW) district to the extent that they are not prohibited by any other ordinance and are
consistent with the underlying zoning district. All encroachments, including fill, new construction,
substantial improvements and other developments shall be prohibited unless approved as a variance and
certification by a registered professional engineer or architect is provided demonstrating that
encroachments shall not result in any increase in flood levels in the floodway during occurrence of the
base flood discharge. No use shall increase the flood levels of the base flood. The following uses are
permitted, subject to the standards of divisions 5 and 6:
(a) Agricultural uses such as general farming, pasture, nurseries, forestry.
(b) Residential uses such as lawns, gardens, parking and play areas.
(c) Nonresidential areas such as loading and parking areas, airport landing strips, new and used car
lots, and streets.
(d) Public and private recreational uses such as golf courses, archery ranges, picnic grounds, parks,
wildlife and nature preserved.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
DIVISION 8. VARIANCES
Sec. 42-444. Conditions for approval.
Where by reason of exceptional narrowness, shallowness, shape, topography or other extraordinary or
exceptional situation or condition of a specific piece of property, the strict application of any provision
of this article would result in peculiar and exceptional hardship upon the owner of the property as an
unreasonable deprivation of use as distinguished from the mere grant of a privilege, the board of zoning
appeals may authorize a variance from strict application so as to relieve the demonstrable difficulties or
hardships, provided that such a variance may be granted generally if:
(a) The structure is to be erected on a lot of one-half acre or less in size and such lot is contiguous
to (not including adjacent public streets) and surrounded by lots with existing structures
constructed below the base flood protection elevation, or
(b) The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the State Inventory of
Historic Places or carries a local landmark (HC) designation.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
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Sec. 42-445. Findings required.
Any request for a variance may be granted only upon a finding by the board of zoning appeals that:
(a) The conditions prerequisite to the granting of a variance set forth in K.S.A. 12-715 have been
met, and
(b) Issuance of the variance will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public
safety, extraordinary public expense, create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of the
public, or conflict with existing local ordinances or state. laws, particularly K.S.A. 12-734.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86; Ord. No. 86-9146, § 1, 7-21-86)
Sec. 42-446. Determination of minimum standards.
Variances may only be issued upon a determination that the applicant requesting a variance shall meet
the minimum necessary standards of this article to afford relief.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-447. Notification of increased insurance rates.
The zoning administrator shall notify the applicant that the issuance of a variance to locate a structure at
an elevation below the one hundred-year flood level will result in increased rates for flood insurance
coverage. The applicant will provide written and notarized acknowledgement of such notification.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
DIVISION 9. VIOLATIONS
Sec. 42-448. Violations.
In addition to the penalties and relief set forth in section 42-599, if the violation relates to a provision of
this article, the attorney general and the chief engineer of the Division of Water Resources of the Kansas
State. Board of Agriculture may institute injunctions, mandamus or other appropriate action or
proceedings to prevent the unlawful erection, construction, maintenance or use, or to correct or abate
such violations, or to prevent the occupancy of such buildings, structure or land.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
DIVISION 10. AMENDMENTS
Sec. 42-449. Amendments to flood plain district regulations.
No amendment shall be made to this article that proposes to create or to effect any change or variation in
the flood plain district, or that proposes to regulate or restrict the location and use of structures,
encroachments, and uses of land within such district without the city first submitting such proposed
change, accompanied by complete maps, plans, profiles, specifications, textual matter and other data and
information to the chief engineer, Division of Water Resources, Kansas State. Board of Agriculture for
written approval thereof.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 1, 2-3-86)
Secs. 42-450--42-455. Reserved.
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ARTICLE IX. HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY8
Sec. 42-456. Purpose.
The heritage conservation district is designed to be used in conjunction with any existing zoning district.
The purposes of this district are:
(1) To identify, safeguard and preserve the city's historic and cultural heritage;
(2) To protect and enhance historic landmarks and districts which represent distinctive and
important elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological and/or
architectural history;
(3) To stabilize and improve property values in areas designated as historically and/or
architecturally significant; and
(4) To enhance the attractiveness of the city to home buyers, visitors and shoppers and thereby
promote business and tourism.
(Ord. No. 90-9387, § 1, 6-25-90)
Sec. 42-457. Permitted uses.
Permitted and conditional uses in the heritage conservation district shall be the same as those otherwise
allowed in the underlying zoning district and all other requirements of that district shall apply.
(Ord. No. 90-9387, § 1, 6-25-90)
Sec. 42-458. Definitions.
For the purpose of administration of this article, the following words or terms are hereby defined. Unless
specifically defined below, words or terms in this article shall be interpreted so as to give them the same
meaning as they have in common usage and so as to give this article its most reasonable application.
Administrator. The designated individual assigned to administer, interpret and enforce the provisions
of this division; also known as the secretary for the heritage commission.
Alteration. Any act or process that changes one (1) or more of the exterior architectural features of a
structure, including, but not limited to, the erection, construction, reconstruction or removal of any
structure.
Area. Properties, near to or adjacent to one another, capable of being described with such
definiteness that their collective location may be established and boundaries definitely ascertained.
Building. A structure, such as a house, barn, church, hotel, courthouse, city hall, social hall,
commercial structure, library, factory, mill, train deport, theater, school, store or similar
construction, created to shelter any form of human activity. The term also may refer to a small group
of buildings which constitute an historically and functionally related unit such as a courthouse and
jail, house and barn, mansion and carriage house, church and rectory, and farmhouse and related
outbuildings.
8 Editor's note: Section 2 of Ord. No. 90-9387, adopted June 25, 1990, amended Ch. 42 by repealing provisions designated as Div. 1 of Art. IX, §§ 42-456--
42-461, containing general provisions relative to the Heritage Conservation District and derived from Code 1966, §§ 36-8A00, 36-8A01, and 36-8A07--36-
8A10. Section 1 of Ord. No. 90-9387, enacted provisions designated and incorporated as a new Civ. 1, §§ 42-456--42-468.
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Certificate of appropriateness. A certificate issued by the commission indicating its approval of
plans for alteration, construction, removal or demolition of a landmark or of a structure within an
historic district based primarily on design consideration.
Certificate of economic hardship. A certificate issued by the commission indicating its approval of
plans for alteration, construction, removal or demolition of a landmark or of a structure within an
historic district based primarily on economic considerations.
City commission. The government body of the City of Salina, Kansas.
Commission. The Heritage Commission of the City of Salina, Kansas.
Construction. The act of adding an addition to an existing structure or the erection of a new principal
or accessory structure on a lot or property.
Contributing. A significant building, site, structure or object which adds to the architectural
qualities, historic association or archaeological values of an historic district because:
(1) It was present during the pertinent historic time;
(2) It possesses integrity and reflects its significant historic character or is capable of yielding
important information about the pertinent historic period; or
(3) It independently meets the standards and criteria of this division.
Demolition. Any act or process that destroys in part or in whole a landmark or a structure within an
historic district.
Design guideline. A standard of appropriate activity that will preserve the historic and architectural
character of a structure or area.
Exterior architectural appearance. The architectural character and general composition of the
exterior of a structure, including, but not limited to, the kind, color and texture of the building
material and the type, design and character of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs and
appurtenant elements.
Historic district. An area designated as an historic district by ordinance of the city commission and
which may contain within definable geographic boundaries one (1) or more significant sites,
structures or objects and which may have within its boundaries other properties or structures that,
while not of such historic, archeological and/or architectural significance to be designated as
landmarks, nevertheless, contribute to the overall visual characteristics of the significant sites,
structure or objects located within the historic district.
Landmark. A site, structure or object designated as a landmark by ordinance of the city commission,
pursuant to procedures prescribed herein, that is worthy of rehabilitation, restoration and
preservation because of its historic, archeological and/or architectural significance to the City of
Salina, Kansas.
Object. Those physical items that have functional; aesthetic, cultural, historical or scientific value
and are relatively small in scale and simply constructed. While an object may be, by nature or
design, movable, it should be located in a specific setting or environment appropriate to its
significant historic use, role or character. Objects include sculptures, monuments, street signs, fence
posts, hitching posts, mileposts, boundary markers, statuary and fountains.
Owner of record. Those individuals, partnerships, firms, corporations, public agencies or any other
legal entities holding title to property but not including legal entities holding mere easements or
leasehold interests; may also be referred to as property owner(s). Current owner(s) of record are
those listed as owners on the records of the register of deeds. For the purposes of this article, the vote
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of owner(s) of record shall require the complete signature(s) of the listed owner(s) on the records of
the register of deeds. For example, deeds designating joint ownership by two (2) individuals shall
require the signature of both individuals for a single vote to be recorded.
Property. An area of land, undivided by a street, alley, railroad, stream or similar physical feature,
under common ownership or control, which is or will be occupied by one (1) structure or land use,
and any accessory structures and uses. A property could be made up of one (1) or more lots or
record, one (1) or more portions of a lot or lots of record, or any combination thereof. The term shall
include landscape features.
Removal. Any relocation of a structure in whole or in part on its site or to another site.
Repair. Any change to a structure or object that is not construction, removal, alteration or
demolition.
Site. The location of a significant event, a prehistoric or historic occupation or activity, or a building
or structure, whether standing, ruined or vanished, where the location itself possesses historic,
cultural or archeological value regardless of the value of any existing structure. Examples of sites
include habitation sites, burial sites, village sites, hunting and fishing sites, ceremonial sites,
battlefields, ruins of historic buildings and structures, campsites, designed landscapes, natural
features, springs and landscapes having cultural significance.
Structure. Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires permanent or temporary
location on or in the ground, including, but not limited to, the following: buildings, walls, gazebos,
signs, towers and swimming pools.
(Ord. No. 90-9387, § 1, 6-25-90)
Sec. 42-459. Heritage conservation survey.
(a) The heritage commission shall cause and commit to be undertaken a historical resources survey of
the City of Salina to identify buildings, structures, sites, neighborhoods and areas that may have
historical, cultural or architectural importance or value to the community. As a part of the survey, the
heritage commission shall review and evaluate any prior surveys and studies by any public or private
organization and compile appropriate descriptions, facts and photographs. All new surveys and
inventories shall utilize the inventory form and survey manual prepared by the Kansas Historic
Preservation Department.
(b) Upon completion of the survey for all or a portion of the city, the heritage commission shall:
(1) Identify the most significant resources with potential for designation as a landmark or historic
district;
(2) Devise and adopt procedures to initiate and consider the nomination of these potential
landmarks and historic districts;
(3) Prepare and adopt a heritage conservation plan containing goals, objectives and policies to
guide decision-makers in preserving the community's historic resources.
(Ord. No. 90-9387, § 1, 6-25-90)
Sec. 42-460. Salina Register of Historic Places.
(a) There is hereby established a Salina Register of Historic Places, which shall include:
(1) A description of all buildings, structures, sites and objects designated as landmarks pursuant to
this article.
(2) A description of the boundaries of each area designated as an historic district pursuant to this
article.
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The boundaries of landmarks and historic districts shall be recorded on the zoning map of the
city. A current copy of the Salina Register of Historic Places and zoning map shall be kept on
file in the office of the zoning administrator.
(b) Landmarks may include any:
(1) Exterior of a structure;
(2) Property or part thereof;
(3) Landscape feature or object.
(c) Historic districts may include two (2) or more structures and/or properties. Individual buildings,
sites, structures and objects within designated historic districts shall be classified as contributing or
noncontributing.
(Ord. No. 90-9387, § 1, 6-25-90)
Sec. 42-461. Nomination of landmarks and historic districts.
Nomination may be made only by application. Application for nomination of a site, structure or object
for designation as a landmark or of an area for designation as an historic district may be made by motion
of the heritage commission or city commission; or in the case of a landmark, by the owner of record of
the nominated property or structure; or in the case of an historic district, by twenty-five (25) percent or
more of the owners of record of property in a proposed historic district.
(Ord. No. 90-9387, § 1, 6-25-90)
Sec. 42-462. Criteria for designation.
(a) The heritage commission shall, upon such investigation as it deems necessary, make a determination
as to whether a nominated site, structure, object or area possesses significant historical, archeological
and/or architectural qualities and thus qualifies for designation pursuant to one (1) or more of the
following criteria:
(1) Its character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of
the community, county, state or nation;
(2) Its location as a site of a significant local, county, state or national event;
(3) Its identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the development of
the community, county, state or nation;
(4) Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style valuable for the study
of a period, type, method of construction or use of indigenous materials;
(5) Its identification as a work of a master builder, designer, architect or landscape architect whose
individual work has influenced the development of the community, county, state or nation;
(6) Its embodiment of elements of design, detailing, materials or craftsmanship that render it
architecturally significant;
(7) Its embodiment of design elements that make it structurally or architecturally innovative;
(8) Its unique location or singular physical characteristics that make it an established or familiar
visual feature;
(9) Its character as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian structure, including, but not
limited to, farmhouses, gas stations or other commercial structures, with a high level of
integrity or architectural significance;
(10) Its location as a site of prehistoric or historic occupation or activity possessing significant
archeological value.
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(b) Any site, structure, object or area that meets one (1) or more of the above criteria shall also have
sufficient integrity of location, design, materials and workmanship to make it worthy of preservation
or restoration.
(Ord. No. 90-9387, § 1, 6-25-90)
Sec. 42-463. Public hearing and designation.
(a) Generally. The heritage commission shall hold at least one (1) public hearing on each property to be
designated as a landmark or historic district at a reasonable time and place as established by the
heritage commission. It shall hold such hearing no later than forty-five (45) days from the date the
application is filed.
(b) Notice of hearing. At least twenty (20) days in advance of the public hearing on the proposed
designation, notice of same shall be published in the official city newspaper. The notice shall state
the date, time and place of the hearing and contain a street address and legal description of the
nominated property. The heritage commission shall also send by regular mail a written notice of the
public hearing, containing the same information as the public hearing, containing the same
information as the published notice, to the owners of record and all property owners within two
hundred (200) feet of the nominated landmark or historic district at least twenty (20) days prior to
the hearing. From time to time, as provided by its rules, the heritage commission may give such
additional notice to other persons as it desires.
(c) Conduct of hearing. The hearing, which may be continued, shall be conducted and a record of the
proceedings shall be preserved and filed in the office of the city clerk. Any person or party may
appear and be heard at the hearing in person, by agent or by attorney. The heritage commission may
request a report from any government official or agency or any other person, firm or corporation. If
such report is made, a copy thereof shall be made available by the secretary of the heritage
commission to the owner(s) of the affected property and any other interested person.
(d) Report and recommendation. Within thirty (30) days after the close of the public hearing, the
heritage commission shall adopt a recommendation to be submitted to the city commission that the
nominated landmark or historic district does or does not meet the criteria for designation. The
recommendation shall be accompanied by the following information:
(1) Explanation of the significance or lack of significance of the nominated landmark or historic
district as it relates to the criteria for designation as set forth in section 42-462;
(2) Explanation of the integrity or lack of integrity of the nominated landmark or historic district;
(3) In the case of a nominated landmark found to meet the criteria for designation:
a. The significant exterior architectural features of the nominated landmark that should be
protected; and
b. The types of construction, alteration, demolition and removal, other than those requiring a
building or demolition permit, that cannot be undertaken without obtaining a certificate of
appropriateness.
(4) In the case of a nominated historic district found to meet the criteria for designation:
a. The types of significant exterior architectural features of the structures within the
nominated historic district that should be protected;
b. The types of construction, alteration, demolition and removal, other than those requiring a
building or demolition permit, that cannot be undertaken without obtaining a certificate of
appropriateness; and
c. A list of all contributing sites, structures and objects within the historic district.
(5) A map showing the location of the nominated landmark or the boundaries of the nominated
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historic district.
(e) City commission designation:
(1) The city commission shall consider the application at a public hearing, which may be during a
regularly scheduled meeting. The city commission shall not consider the application until the
period for the filing of written protests has lapsed. Prior to that hearing, the city commission
shall be provided with the recommendations and record of the proceedings before the heritage
commission. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the city commission may approve an
ordinance designating a nominated site, structure or object as a landmark or designating an area
as an historic district.
(2) The heritage commission may recommend and the city commission may designate a landmark
or historic district which includes a portion of the structures and/or properties under
consideration and described in any notice.
(3) The heritage commission may recommend and the city commission may amend or rescind
designation of a landmark or historic district in the same manner and procedure as is followed
in a designation of a landmark or historic district.
(4) In the case of a denial of landmark nomination, subsequent nomination attempts shall not occur
within one (1) year or without a change or ownership of the property, whichever occurs first. A
subsequent nomination of an historic district may not be made within one (1) year unless there
has been a substantial reconfiguration of the proposed nominated district.
(f) Notice of designation:
(1) The administrator shall forward notice of designation of any landmark or historic district
approved by the city commission to the Kansas State Historical Society.
(2) Within seven (7) days after approval of such an ordinance, the administrator shall notify in
writing the owner of each structure or property designated as a landmark or included within an
historic district. The administrator shall also notify the city building official of the designation.
(3) The designation of a landmark or historic district shall in no way alter the uses permitted by the
existing zoning classification or district of the properties so designated. A desire to change
permitted uses shall require the filing of an application requesting a zoning change as provided
by the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Salina.
(f) Designation protest procedures:
(1) Protest of landmark designation. A protest of any landmark nomination may be filed with the
city clerk any time within fourteen (14) days following the conclusion of the heritage
commission's public hearing on the nomination. The protest shall be executed in writing by the
owner(s) of record of the nominated landmark. The city clerk shall provide a protest form upon
request. Upon submittal of a valid protest petition, it shall be forwarded to the city commission.
Such property may be designated a landmark only by a three-fourths favorable vote of all the
members of the city commission.
(2) Protest of historic district designation by property owner within proposed district. The consent
of a majority of the owners within a proposed historic district shall be required for the city to
designate an historic district. Owners of a property within a proposed district shall be given
thirty (30) days within which to file written consents or objections to the inclusion of their
property in the proposed district. Said thirty (30) days shall commence upon the conclusion of
the public hearing before the heritage commission. Owners of property shall be entitled to one
(1) vote for each taxable property of which they are the owner of record as acknowledged by
the records of the Register of Deeds of Saline County, Kansas. If property owners fail to
respond as set forth herein, they shall be deemed to have consented to the inclusion of their
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property in the proposed district. If a majority (fifty-one (51) percent or more) of the owners
within a proposed historic district file a written protest against the inclusion of their property in
the proposed historic district, then the city commission shall deny the application nominating
the area as an historic district. If thirty-five (35) percent or more of the owners of property
within a proposed historic district file a written protest against the inclusion of their property in
the proposed historic district, then the city commission may adopt an ordinance designating the
proposed area as an historic district only upon the affirmative vote of three-fourths of all the
members of the city commission.
(Ord. No. 90-9387, § 1, 6-25-90)
Sec. 42-464. Certificate of appropriateness.
(a) When certificate required. A certificate of appropriateness shall be required before the following
actions affecting the exterior architectural appearance of any landmark or property within an historic
district may be undertaken:
(1) Any construction, alteration or removal requiring a building permit from the City of Salina;
(2) Any demolition in whole or in part requiring a demolition permit from the city;
(3) Any construction, alteration, demolition or removal affecting a significant exterior architectural
or historical feature as specified in the ordinance designating the landmark or historic district.
However, such requirement shall not apply to such repairs and maintenance measures
minimally required to prevent additional loss or harm to the structure resulting from accidental
or natural causes.
Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of a structure or
building.
(b) Application for certificate of appropriateness. A copy of every application for a demolition permit or
a building permit, including any accompanying plans and specifications, affecting the exterior
architectural appearance of a landmark or of a property within an historic district will be forwarded
to the heritage commission and shall initiate an application for a certificate of appropriateness. The
building inspection department shall not issue the demolition or building permit until a certificate of
appropriateness has been issued by the heritage commission. Application for review of construction,
alteration, demolition or removal not requiring a building permit for which a certificate of
appropriateness is required shall be initiated on a form prepared by the heritage commission.
(c) Determination by heritage commission:
(1) Any applicant may request a meeting with the heritage commission before the application is
received or during the review of the application. The commission shall consider the completed
application at a regular or special meeting. To prevent unnecessary delay in construction, the
administrator may issued certificates of appropriateness for the renovation or reconstruction of
any structure when such work substantially reproduces the existing design and is performed in
the existing material. The chairman or vice-chairman shall cosign any certificates of
appropriateness issued in this manner.
(2) The chairman of the commission may appoint a subcommittee of four (4) of its members to
review applications for a certificate of appropriateness for all types of actions except
demolitions when delay to the next regular meeting would create an unnecessary inconvenience
to the applicant. A certificate of appropriateness may be issued prior to the next regular meeting
upon the signatures of all but one (1) of the members of that subcommittee.
(3) The commission shall review the application and issue or deny the certificate of
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appropriateness within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the application. Written notice of the
decision shall be provided to the applicant and the building inspection department within seven
(7) days following the determination and shall be accompanied by a certificate of
appropriateness in the case of approval.
(d) Denial of certificate of appropriateness:
(1) A denial of a certificate of appropriateness shall be accompanied by a statement of the reasons
for the denial. The heritage commission shall make recommendations to the applicant
concerning changes, if any, in the proposed project that would cause the commission to
reconsider its denial and shall confer with the applicant and attempt to resolve as quickly as
possible the differences between the owner and the commission. The applicant may resubmit an
amended application or reapply for a building or demolition permit that takes into consideration
the recommendations of the commission.
(2) Any person dissatisfied with a determination by the heritage commission concerning a
certificate of appropriateness may file an appeal to the city commission within fourteen (14)
days of the date of notification of that determination. The city commission must act on this
request within thirty (30) days of receipt and must hold a public hearing on the appeal.
(e) Standards for review:
(1) An application for a certificate of appropriateness shall be evaluated on a sliding scale,
depending upon the designation of the building, structure, site or object in question. The
certificate shall be evaluated upon the following criteria:
a. Most careful scrutiny and consideration shall be given to applications for designated
landmarks;
b. Slightly less scrutiny shall be applied to properties designated as "contributory" within an
historic district;
c. The least stringent evaluation is applied to "noncontributory" properties of a landmark or
historic district. There shall be a presumption that a certificate of appropriateness should
be approved in this category unless the proposed construction or demolition would
significantly encroach upon, damage or destroy the landmark or historic district. If the
heritage commission denies a certificate of appropriateness in this category, and the owner
appeals to the city commission, the burden to affirm said denial shall be upon the heritage
commission and the city commission.
(2) In considering an application for a certificate of appropriateness, the heritage commission shall
be guided by the following general standards in addition to any design criteria in this article and
in the ordinance designating the landmark or historic district:
a. Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property that
requires minimal alteration of a building, structure, site or object and its environment, or
to use a property for its originally intended purpose.
b. The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site and its
environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any historic material or
distinctive architectural feature should be avoided when possible.
c. All buildings, structures and sites shall be recognized as products of their own time.
Alterations that have no historical basis and that seek to create an earlier appearance shall
be discouraged.
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d. Changes that may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the history and
development of a building, structure or site and its environment. These changes may have
acquired significance in their own right and this significance shall be recognized and
respected.
e. Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship that characterize a
building, structure or site shall be treated with sensitivity.
f. Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced, wherever
possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material should match the
material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture and other visual qualities.
Repair or replacement of missing architectural features should be based on accurate
duplication of features, substantiated by historic, physical or pictorial evidence rather than
on conjectural designs or the availability of different architectural elements from other
buildings or structures.
g. The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means possible.
Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic building materials
shall not be undertaken.
h. Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and preserve archaeological resources
affected by, or adjacent to, any project.
i. Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not be
discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant historical,
architectural or cultural material, and such design is compatible with the size, scale, color,
material and character of the property or neighborhood.
(f) Design criteria:
(1) The purpose of the following design criteria is to encourage preservation of intact significant
properties, restoration of significant properties, restoration of significant properties that have
already undergone insensitive alterations, and new construction, as long as such complements
existing buildings and streetscapes. It is not the intention of these criteria to discourage new
architectural styles.
(2) In considering any application for a certificate of appropriateness, the commission shall
consider the standards for review listed in paragraph (e) above and the following design
criteria:
a. Alterations. Specific design criteria for exterior alterations of landmarks and contributing
properties within historic districts shall be based on the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation, as published in section 36, Code of Federal Regulation, part
67, and as revised from time to time, and by further reference to such specific design
criteria as the commission may require for the designation of the landmark or historic
district.
b. New construction and additions to existing buildings:
1. The design for new construction shall be sensitive to and take into account the special
characteristics that the district is established to protect. Such consideration may
include, but should not be limited to, building scale, height, orientation, site coverage,
spatial separation from other buildings, facade and window patterns, entrance and
porch size and general design, materials, textures, color, architectural details, roof
forms, emphasis on horizontal or vertical elements, walls, fences, landscaping and
other features deemed appropriate by the commission.
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2. New buildings need not duplicate older styles of architecture but must be compatible
with the architecture within the district. Styles of architecture will be controlled only
to ensure that their exterior design, materials and color are in harmony with
neighboring structures.
c. Demolition, relocation and land surface change:
1. Demolition in whole or in part of individual landmarks or any contributory structure
within an historic district shall ordinarily not be permitted. Exceptions are allowed
only if a structure has been substantially damaged through fire, windstorm, flood or
deterioration, and if there is reasonable proof that it would not be economically or
physically feasible to rehabilitate. Other exceptions may be allowed if a structure
does not possess the integrity, originality, craftsmanship, age or historical
significance to merit preservation. However, demolition of past additions which have
not gained historical significance and which have disguised or sheathed original
elements or facades are encouraged, as long as the intention is to restore such
elements or facades.
2. Structures should not be removed from their original site. Exceptions will be allowed
only if there is substantial evidence that it would not be practical or economical to
utilize the building on its present site. If a structure lies in the path of a public
improvement project involving the City of Salina, and if the building is worthy of
preservation by virtue of its integrity, originality, craftsmanship, age or historical
significance, relocation may be considered as an alternative.
3. Substantial change of land surface within the boundaries of a landmark or historic
district should not be permitted. Exceptions will be allowed only if there is substantial
evidence that the change would not be detrimental to the historical and architectural
character of surrounding structures or landscaping.
d. Signage guidelines. The heritage commission shall receive copies of any request for
permit, appeal or variance regarding a sign to be located on a landmark or within an
historic district. The commission shall review and approve such requests under the
procedures set forth within this section for other permits, subject to the following
guidelines:
1. Signs should be designed and placed so as to appear an integral part of the building
design, in proportion to the structure and environment and to respect neighboring
properties within historic districts.
2. Obscuring or disrupting important design elements is discouraged. Signs should be
designed with appropriateness relative to the services of the establishment served.
3. Signs should be maintained if they are determined to be an original part of the
building or if they have acquired significance by virtue of their age, design, materials,
craftsmanship or historical significance.
4. Illumination of signs should be properly shielded or diffused so as to eliminate glare
and be of a low enough wattage to not detract from or set apart the structure.
5. Descriptive signs as an integral part of the structure are encouraged. Such signs could
include building dates, historic descriptions, commemorations, etc.
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6. Freestanding signs may be considered, if appropriate and necessary to preserve the
character of the landmark or historic district.
e. Accessory structures and landscaping:
1. Existing characteristics such as trees, walls, stairs, paving materials, fencing,
walkways and other similar structures or site features that reflect the landmark
or historic district's history and development shall be retained.
2. Landscaping should be appropriate to the scale and the unique features of the
landmark or historic district.
3. Accessory structures to a designated landmark or within the boundaries of a
designated historic district shall be appropriate to and compatible with the
architectural features of the primary structures. Structures accessory to
noncontributory buildings within a designated historic district shall be so
designed as to not detract from the historical or architectural character of the
district.
(3) Within each of the designated categories, the design criteria will be applied more stringently to
properties of greater significance than those with lesser significance as determined by their
respective designation. The heritage commission may prepare and adopt more specific design
guidelines as it deems necessary to supplement the provisions of this division for the review of
certificates of appropriateness. The city commission must first approve such additional design
guidelines before said guidelines shall become effective.
(Ord. No. 90-9387, § 1, 6-25-90)
Sec. 42-465. Certificate of economic hardship.
(a) Purpose. A certificate of economic hardship serves as an alternative to and wherever a certificate of
appropriateness would otherwise be required. The purpose of the certificate of economic hardship is
to provide relief where the application of this article would otherwise impose undue hardship.
(b) Application for certificate. Application for a certificate of economic hardship shall be made on a
form prepared by the heritage commission. Such application may be made in conjunction with or
separately from an application for, or upon the denial of, a certificate of appropriateness. The
commission shall hold a public hearing concerning such applications within thirty (30) days of
receipt of application.
The administrator shall assist all applicants in the preparation of applications for certificates of
economic hardship. Every reasonable effort shall be made to limit the costs to the applicant and to
assure efficient processing of the application. The commission shall require the submission of
financial documents, professional reports and expert testimony only when they are necessary to
review an application.
The commission may solicit expert testimony or request that the applicant for a certificate of
economic hardship make submissions concerning any or all of the following information before it
makes a determination on the application:
(1) Estimate of the cost of the proposed construction, alteration, demolition or removal, and
an estimate of any additional cost that would be incurred to comply with the
recommendations of the commission for changes for the issuance of a certificate of
appropriateness.
(2) A report from qualified or bonded persons with experience in rehabilitation as to the
structural soundness of any structures on the property and their suitability for
rehabilitation.
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(3) Estimated market value of the property in its current condition; after completion of the
proposed construction, alteration, demolition, or removal; and after any changes
recommended by the commission; and, in the case of a proposed demolition, after
renovation of the existing property for continued use.
(4) In the case of a proposed demolition, an estimate from an architect, developer, real estate
consultant, appraiser or other real estate professional experienced in rehabilitation as to
the economic feasibility of rehabilitation or reuse of the existing structure on the property.
(5) If the property is income-producing, the annual gross income from the property for the
previous two (2) years; itemized operating and maintenance expenses for the previous two
(2) years; and depreciation, deduction and annual cash flow before and after debt service,
if any, during the same period.
(6) Remaining balance on any mortgage or other financing secured by the property and
annual debt service, if any, for the previous two (2) years.
(7) All appraisals obtained within the previous two (2) years by the owner or applicant in
connection with the purchase, financing or ownership of the property.
(8) Any listing of the property for sale or rent, price asked and offers received, if any, within
the previous two (2) years.
(9) Assessed value of the property according to the two (2) most-recent assessments.
(10) Real estate taxes for the previous two (2) years.
(11) Form of ownership or operation of the property, whether sole proprietorship, for-profit or
not-for-profit corporation, limited partnership, joint venture, or other.
(12) Any other information considered necessary by the commission to a determination as to
whether the property does yield or may yield a reasonable return to the owners.
(c) Determination. The commission shall review all the evidence and information required of an
applicant for a certificate of economic hardship and make a determination within forty-five (45) days
of receipt of the application whether the denial of the application will deprive the owner of the
property of reasonable use of, or reasonable economic return on, the property. Written notice of the
determination shall be provided in the same manner as notification of a determination concerning a
certificate of appropriateness.
(d) Appeal. Any person dissatisfied with a determination by the heritage commission concerning a
certificate of economic hardship may file an appeal to the city commission within fourteen (14) days
of the date of notification of that determination. The city commission must act on this request within
thirty (30) days of receipt and must hold a public hearing on the matter.
(Ord. No. 90-9387, § 1, 6-25-90)
Sec. 42-466. Property owned by public agencies.
In the City of Salina many of the historically and architecturally significant buildings, sites, structures
and objects are owned by government entities. The preservation of such buildings, sites, structures and
objects is established as national policy in the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended.
The Kansas Historic Preservation Act, as amended, declares that the historical, architectural,
archeological and cultural heritage of Kansas is an important asset of the state and that its preservation
and maintenance should be among the highest priorities of government. To accomplish the adopted
policies of the federal and state governments and to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, the
following regulations promote the preservation of publicly owned historically and architecturally
significant buildings, sites, structures and objects:
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(1) For properties in the City of Salina, the city commission may authorize the submittal of an
application to list a building, site, structure, object or district owned by a unit of government on
the Kansas or the National Register of Historic Places. The authorization of the pertinent unit of
government, if other than the City of Salina, should be obtained before submittal of such an
application if required by applicable state or federal law and regulations.
(2) To further the purposes of this chapter, the city may enter into agreements with other units of
government. The city shall specifically seek to negotiate an agreement with the state historic
preservation officer whereby the state delegates certain responsibilities to the city, including,
but not limited to, the review of building and/or demolition permit applications. The
commission may recommend, and the city commission shall authorize in behalf of the city,
entering into such agreements. Such agreements may address:
a. Designation of landmarks and historic districts;
b. Administration or the use of preservation fund resources;
c. Improvements to landmarks or properties in historic districts, and properties adjacent to
landmarks or historic districts;
d. Demolition and clearance of all or a portion of landmarks, properties in historic districts,
and properties adjacent to landmarks or historic districts;
e. Efforts to encourage the maintenance of landmarks and properties in historic districts; and
f. Other mutually acceptable provisions.
(3) Proposed improvements to a building, site, structure or object owned by the city (designated as
a landmark or located in an historic district) shall be reviewed and approved according to the
procedures and regulations listed herein. Proposed demolition and/or clearance of a building,
site, structure or object owned by the City of Salina (designated as a landmark or located in an
historic district) shall be reviewed and approved according to the procedures and regulations
listed herein.
(Ord. No. 90-9387, § 1, 6-25-90)
Sec. 42-467. Exceptions.
Exceptions to the building code of the City of Salina may be available to owners of landmarks and
buildings within historic districts as set forth in section 104 of the building code.
(Ord. No. 90-9387, § 1, 6-25-90)
Sec. 42-468. Minimum maintenance requirement.
All real property, and any building, structure or utility thereon, designated as an historic landmark or
located within a historic district, whether owned or controlled privately or by any public body, shall
receive reasonable care, maintenance and upkeep appropriate for its protection, preservation,
enhancement, perpetuation or use in compliance with the terms of this article and the applicable codes of
the city.
(Ord. No. 90-9387, § 1, 6-25-90)
Sec. 42-469. Purpose.
The conservation district is designed as an overlay district to supplement designated historic landmarks
and districts and may be used in conjunction with any existing zoning district. The purpose of the
conservation district is to:
(1) Develop and maintain the appropriate environment for buildings, structures, sites and areas that
reflect varied planning and architectural styles and distinguished phases of Salina's history;
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(2) Maintain and enhance the many private and public elements that are unique to the fabric, theme
and character of each neighborhood and area, including but not limited to, lighting, pathways,
street trees, natural areas and other features that may, from time to time, be identified by the
citizens and property owners of neighborhoods, areas and subsections thereof;
(3) Abate the removal and demolition of historic structures, and cultivate civic pride in the
accomplishments of the past; and
(4) Retain and enhance those properties which contribute to the character of the conservation
district and to encourage their adaptation for appropriate use.
(Ord. No. 97-9789, § 1, 2-17-97)
Sec. 42-469.1. Definitions.
[The following words, terms or phrases, as used in this division, shall have their given meanings:]
Conservation district. An area designated as a conservation district by ordinance of the city
commission which may contain within definable geographic boundaries, significant sites, structures
or objects that, while not of such historic, archeological and/or architectural significance to be
designated landmarks or in combination designated an historic district, nevertheless contribute to the
overall visual characteristics of the significant sites, structures or objects located within the
conservation district.
Significant resource; A site, building, structure, or object identified as possessing historic,
archeological and/or architectural significance in the Salina, Kansas, Historic Resources Survey Part
II, published June 30,1985, for the Salina City Heritage Commission.
Sec. 42-469.2. Heritage commission powers and duties within conservation districts.
It is intended that the heritage commission will review development within the conservation district in
order to maintain underlying and desirable characteristics of structures and areas within such districts,
while recognizing the need for innovation and individual expression in the development of these
districts. In carrying out this mission, the commission shall have the following powers and duties within
conservation districts:
(1) To review applications for demolition or relocation of identified significant resources contained
within the conservation district(s);
(2) Approve, conditionally approve or deny demolition or relocation of identified significant
resources contained within the conservation district(s) requiring a building permit through the
issuance or denial of certificates of appropriateness; or
(3) To review any programs being considered by the city commission that are designed to stimulate
preservation and rehabilitation of structures and properties, and to review any proposed action
or development utilizing these programs.
(Ord. No. 97-9789, § 1, 2-17-97)
Sec. 42-469.3. Conservation district designation or recision.
An area may be designated or rescinded as a conservation district by the city commission upon
recommendation of the heritage commission.
Criteria and procedures for nomination and designation of a conservation district are as described in
sections 42-461 thru 42-463, Heritage Conservation District Ordinance 90-9387, adopted June 1990.
(Ord. No. 97-9789, § 1, 2-17-97)
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Sec. 42-469.4. Certificate of appropriateness.
A certificate of appropriateness shall be required before any demolition or relocation is undertaken upon any
identified significant resource in the conservation district. Application procedures are as follows:
(1) No demolition or moving permit shall be issued within the conservation district, affecting an
identified significant resource, until a certificate of appropriateness has been issued by the heritage
commission.
(2) Application and review procedures for proposals affecting identified significant resources located
within the conservation district are set forth in section 42-464, Certificate of Appropriateness.
Sec. 42-469.5. Standards for certificates of appropriateness.
(a) In considering an application for a certificate of appropriateness the heritage commission shall be
guided by the criteria set forth in section 42-464 and the following criteria:
(b) Relocation. In considering an application for a certificate of appropriateness for relocation of an
identified significant building or structure, the heritage commission shall determine whether the
project substantially complies with the following standards:
(1) The proposed relocation will avoid demolition of the building or structure;
(2) The proposed relocation will not diminish the historical or architectural significance of the building
or structure or the physical integrity and historical associations of the conservation district;
(3) The proposed relocation will not have a detrimental effect on the structural soundness of the
building or structure;
(4) The relocation will be performed by a professional building mover and the project complies with
existing city ordinances for moving a building or structure.
(c) Demolition. In considering an application for certificate of appropriateness for demolition of an
identified significant building or structure, the heritage commission shall determine whether the
project substantially complies with the following standards:
(1) The demolition is required to alleviate a threat to public health and safety;
(2) The architectural integrity of the building or structure is no longer evident;
(3) The streetscape within the context of the conservation district would not be negatively affected;
(4) The demolition would not adversely affect the conservation district in relation to remaining
surrounding buildings or structure;
(5) The base zoning of the site is incompatible with reuse of the building or structure;
(6) The reuse plan is consistent with existing codes and ordinances for replacement and new
construction;
(7) The property has not suffered from willful neglect, as evidenced by the following;
a. Willful or negligent acts by the owner or tenant that leads to deterioration of the building
or structure;
b. Failure to perform normal maintenance and repairs;
c. Failure to diligently solicit and retain tenants; and
d. Failure to secure and board the building or structure if vacant.
(8) The denial of a certificate of appropriateness for demolition would cause an economic hardship
as defined and determined pursuant to the provisions of section 42-465, Certificate of
Economic Hardship.
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(d) Upon making findings that the standards set out above are not sufficiently met, the heritage
commission may deny the certificate of appropriateness or defer a decision for relocation or
demolition for up to one (1) year during which the applicant must conduct a bona fide effort to
preserve the building or structure. The one-year period shall begin only when the bona fide effort has
commenced. A bona fide effort shall consist of all of the following actions:
(1) Marketing the property for sale or lease;
(2) Filing an application for alternative funding sources for preservation, such as Neighborhood
Revitalization Act, etc;
(3) Filing an application for alternative uses if available or feasible, such as rezoning or conditional
uses, etc.; and
(4) Obtaining written statements from licensed building contractors or architects detailing the
actual costs to rehabilitate the property.
Upon the completion of the one (1) year period and if the applicant provides evidence of a bona fide
preservation effort, the heritage commission shall make a final decision for a certificate of
appropriateness for relocation or demolition.
(Ord. No. 97-9789, § 1, 2-17-97)
Sec. 42-469.6. Exceptions of certificate of appropriateness for demolition of hazardous structures.
A hazardous structure shall be exempt from the provisions governing demolition if the building official
determines, in writing, that the structure currently is an imminent hazard to public safety.
(Ord. No. 97-9789, § 1, 2-17-97)
Sec. 42-469.7. Application requirements for certificates of appropriateness in conservation
districts.
Applications for certificates of appropriateness shall be made on a form provided by the city planning
office, and shall include the information and material as set forth in section 42-464.
(Ord. No. 97-9789, § 1, 2-17-97)
Sec. 42-469.8. Appeals.
All decisions of the heritage commission including deferrals may be appealed to the city commission
pursuant to the provisions of section 42-464.
(Ord. No. 97-9789, § 1, 2-17-97)
Sec. 42-470. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. HERITAGE COMMISSION9
Sec. 42-471. Created; purposes.
The heritage commission is hereby created, whose purposes will be to inventory, promote, list, record,
protect, preserve and enhance places, areas, features or sites within the city that have special significance
in the architectural, archaeological, cultural or historical sense. The commission shall also advise the
board of commissioners and other groups concerning preservation of the city's historic and cultural
heritage.
(Code 1966, § 36-8A02)
9 Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2; boards and commissions generally, § 2-136 et seq.
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Sec. 42-472. Membership.
The heritage commission shall consist of seven (7) members, all of whom must reside within the city limits,
to be appointed by the board of commissioners. The membership of the commission shall include, but not be
limited to, one (1) architect, one (1) historian, one (1) archeologist, landscape architect, architectural
historian, or urban planner, one (1) city planning commissioner, one (1) member of the real estate or legal
profession, and two (2) other individuals that the board of commissioners may wish to consider.
(Code 1966, § 36-8A02; Ord. No. 91-9433, § 1, 3-25-91)
Sec. 42-473. Terms of office.
Appointments to the heritage commission shall be for a term of three (3) years. Three (3) members of
the first commission shall serve for three (3) years, two (2) members shall serve for two (2) years and
two (2) members shall serve for one (1) year. Thereafter, all members shall serve for three (3) years.
(Code 1966, § 36-8A04)
Sec. 42-474. Compensation; expenses.
The members of the heritage commission shall serve without compensation except for necessary
expenses sustained in carrying out their official duties. Such expenses shall be paid by the city as
authorized by the board of commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 36-8A04)
Sec. 42-475. Officers.
The heritage commission shall annually elect, from its membership a chairman and vice-chairman,
whose terms of office shall be one (1) year. The heritage commission shall appoint a secretary from the
city planning department, who shall keep a record of all minutes, resolutions and proceedings and other
actions of the commission.
(Code 1966, § 36-8A05)
Sec. 42-476. Vacancies.
All vacancies on the heritage commission shall be filled by the board of commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 36-8A05)
Sec. 42-477. Quorum; voting; minutes.
The presence of four (4) members of the heritage commission shall constitute a quorum, and issues shall
be decided by a majority vote of the members present. The minutes of each meeting shall be filed in the
office of the city clerk.
(Code 1966, § 36-8A05)
Sec. 42-478. Financial support.
The heritage commission may accept donations, grants and other financial assistance from any public
body or any agency, including but not limited to, the city, the county, the state., and any of its agencies,
and from any private individual or groups for the purpose of carrying out the functions, powers and
duties of the heritage commission, including property acquisition and renovation. These funds shall be
utilized exclusively for heritage conservation purposes and shall be kept in a separate account requiring
heritage commission and city approval for utilization. The heritage commission may, with the approval
of the board of commissioners, enter into agreements and contracts with the public or private consultants
for the purpose of assisting the heritage commission in carrying out its functions, duties and powers.
(Code 1966, § 36-8A06)
Secs. 42-479--42-500. Reserved.
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ARTICLE X. SIGNS10
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 42-501. Permits.
No sign, except for normal repair and for signs listed in sections 42-504 and 42-505, shall be painted, constructed,
erected, remodeled, relocated or expanded until a zoning certificate (sign permit) for such sign has been obtained
pursuant to the procedure set forth in this article.
(Code 1966, § 36-900)
Sec. 42-502. Zoning certificate (sign permit) required.
(a) The zoning certificate (sign permit) must be obtained from the office of the zoning administrator.
(b) A zoning certificate (sign permit) shall be either issued or refused by the zoning administrator within ten (10)
days after the receipt of an application therefore or within such further period as may be agreed to by the
applicant. No zoning certificate for any sign shall be issued unless the sign complies with the regulations of
this article.
(c) A zoning certificate (sign permit) shall become null and void four (4) months after the date on which it is
issued unless within such four (4) month period, construction, building, moving, remodeling or reconstruction
of a structure or sign is commenced or a use is commenced.
(Code 1966, § 36-901)
Sec. 42-503. Sign standards.
(a) The gross surface area of a sign shall be the sum of all surface areas of all sign faces, except that for signs
designed as double faced signs, with both faces parallel and the distance between the faces does not exceed
two (2) feet, then only one (1) face of the sign shall be considered in determining the gross surface area.
When two (2) or more signs are located on a zoning lot, the gross surface area of all signs on the lot shall not
exceed the maximum allowable for the district regulations. For computing the area of any wall sign which
consists of letters, numbers and symbols mounted or painted on a wall, the area shall be deemed to be the area
of the smallest rectangular figure which can encompass all of the letters, numbers or symbols.
(b) Sign height shall be measured from ground level at the base of or below the sign to the highest element of the sign.
(c) All signs must conform to the regulations and design standards of the building code of the city and all wiring
of all electrical signs must conform to the electrical code of the city.
(d) Illuminated signs shall be shaded wherever necessary to avoid direct casting of light upon property located in
any residential district or upon any public street or park. Any illuminated sign located on a lot adjacent to or
across the street from any residential district, which sign is visible from such residential district, shall be
illuminated only during business hours or between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
(e) No signs with flashing, pulsating or moving lights or lights which create the illusion of movement shall be
permitted in any residential district or in the C-1, C-2, or C-4 districts. A sign whereon the current time and/or
temperature is indicated by intermittent lighting is permitted in all districts except residential districts.
Computer-operated electronic message signs are permitted in all districts except residential, C-1, and C-2
districts. No signs with moving parts, revolving beacons, strobe lights or signs which emit an audible sound
shall be permitted in any district.
(f) No sign shall block any required accessway or window.
(g) No sign shall be attached to a tree or utility pole whether on public or private property.
(h) On corner and through lots, each lot line that abuts a street or highway shall be considered a separate street
frontage.
10 Cross references: Sign code, § 8-381 et seq.
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(i) No metal sign shall be located within eight (8) feet vertically and four (4) feet horizontally of electric wires or
conductors in free air carrying more than forty-eight (48) volts, whether or not such wires or conductors are
insulated or otherwise protected.
(j) No sign shall be maintained at any location where by reason of its position, size, shape or color it may
obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with the view of, or be confused with any traffic-control sign, signal or
device, or where it may interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
(k) No sign shall be located in any vision triangle formed by the curb lines of any two (2) intersecting streets,
except signs mounted ten (10) feet or more above the ground whose supports do not constitute an obstruction.
(See also section 42-81).
(l) No sign shall be permitted to locate on public property in any district. In the C-4 district, signs may extend
over public property no farther than six and one-half (6 1/2) feet or to within two (2) feet of the back of the
curb, whichever distance is smaller. Any sign so extending must be a minimum of ten (10) feet above grade.
(m) All signs which are more than four (4) feet above grade shall be securely fastened so as to prevent movement.
(n) Any time a sign is removed from its structural support, except for the purposes of maintenance, repair,
replacement, repainting or cleaning, or due to an act of God, the structural support shall be removed within
twenty-four (24) hours, provided further, that if a sign removed for the purposes of maintenance, repair,
replacement, repainting or cleaning, or due to an act of God, if not reinstalled within thirty (30) days of the
removal, then the structural support shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours.
(Code 1966, § 36-901; Ord. No. 80-8821, § 1, 11-24-80; Ord. No. 81-8857, § 1, 6-22-81; Ord. No. 90-9381, §§ 1, 9, 5-14-90; Ord. No. 06-
10337, § 1, 7-10-06)
Sec. 42-504. Exemptions Generally.
The following signs shall be exempt from the requirements of this article.
(1) Flags of a government or of a political, civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization,
displayed on private property;
(2) Signs of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic or similar regulatory devices, legal
notices, warnings at railroad crossings, and other instructional or regulatory signs having to do with
health, hazards, parking, swimming, dumping, etc.;
(3) Memorial signs and tablets displayed on private property;
(4) Address numerals and other signs required to be maintained by law or governmental order, rule or
regulation, provided that the content and size of the signs does not exceed the requirements of such law,
order, rule or regulation;
(5) Small signs, not exceeding five (5) square feet in area, displayed on private property for the convenience
of the public, including signs to identify entrance and exit drives, parking areas, one-way drives,
restrooms, freight entrances, and the like;
(6) Scoreboards in athletic stadiums;
(7) Noncommercial opinion signs and political signs not exceeding eight (8) square feet displayed on
private property in nonresidential and residential zoning districts.
(8) Banner signs across public rights-of-way not exceeding six (6) feet high and forty-eight (48) feet long
may only be displayed from crosswalk frames between Ash Street and Mulberry Street over Santa Fe
Avenue in accordance with limitations specified by signed agreement with the Salina City Commission.
(9) Window signs identifying a business, product or service offered on the premises that is affixed to the
interior of the window of a shop or store front and not covering over thirty-three (33) percent of the total
window area on a single wall.
(Code 1966, § 36-903; Ord. No. 90-9381, §§ 2, 9, 5-14-90; Ord. No. 04-10218, § 1, 10-11-04)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10218 adopted § 42-504, combining former §§ 42-504, 8-386, and 8-387.
Sec. 42-505. Exemption from zoning certificate requirement.
The following signs shall be exempt from the zoning certificate (sign permit) requirements of section 42-502, but
shall comply with all of the other requirements of this article and of the applicable district regulations;
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(1) Illuminated nameplate signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in gross surface area accessory to a
single-family or two-family dwelling;
(2) Illuminated identification signs not exceeding forty (40) square feet in gross surface area accessory to a
multiple-family dwelling;
(3) Illuminated bulletin board signs not exceeding forty (40) square feet in gross surface area accessory to a
church, school or public or nonprofit institution; subject to the provisions of section 42-503(d);
(4) Illuminated business signs when located on property used for agricultural purposes and pertaining to the
sale of agricultural products produced on the premises.
(Code 1966, § 36-904)
Sec. 42-506. Classification of signs--Functional types.
The following signs are classified by function:
(1) Advertising sign. A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment
conducted, sold, or offered at a location other than the premises on which the sign is located, or to
which it is affixed (off-premise sign).
(2) Bulletin board sign. A sign that indicates the name of an institution or organization on whose
premises it is located and which contains the name of the institution or organization, the name or
names of persons connected with it, and announcements of persons, events or activities appearing
or occurring at the institution. Such signs may also present a greeting or similar message.
(3) Business sign. A sign that directs attention to a business or profession conducted, or to a
commodity or service sold, offered or manufactured, or an entertainment offered, on the premises
where the sign is located or to which it is affixed.
(4) Construction sign. A temporary sign indicating the names of architects, engineers, landscape
architects, contractors, and similar artisans involved in the design and construction of a structure or
project only during the construction period and only on the premises on which the construction is
taking place.
(5) Identification sign. A sign having the name and address of a building, business, development or
establishment. Such signs may be wholly or partly devoted to a readily recognized symbol.
(6) Menu board sign. An on-site sign designed and used for the display of menu items and pictures
and/or prices of menu items.
(7) Nameplate sign. A sign giving the name and/or address of the owner or occupant of a building or
premises on which it is located, and where applicable, a professional status.
(8) Noncommercial opinion signs shall mean a sign which does not advertise products, goods,
businesses or services and which expresses an opinion or other point of view and shall include a
political campaign sign.
(9) Political campaign sign shall mean a sign which does not advertise products, goods, businesses or
services and which either endorses by name a specific registered candidate for elective office or
expresses a position in relation to a ballot question.
(10) Real estate sign. A sign pertaining to a sale or lease of the lot or tract of land on which the sign is
located, or to the sale or lease of one or more structures, or a potion thereof located thereon.
(Code 1966, 36-905; Ord. No. 04-10218, § 1, 10-11-04; Ord. 07-10396, § 1, 7-9-07)
Editor’s Notes: Ord. No. 04-10218 adopted § 42-506, combining §§ 8-385 and former 42-506.
Sec. 42-507. Same--Structural types.
The following signs are classified as types:
(1) Awning, canopy and marquee sign. A sign that is mounted or painted on, or attached to, an awning,
canopy or marquee that is otherwise permitted by this chapter. No such sign shall project more than
twenty-four (24) inches above, below, or twelve (12) inches beyond the physical dimensions of the
awning, canopy or marquee, and a minimum of eight (8) feet of clearance shall be provided above grade.
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(2) Banner sign. An on-site sign on which advertising copy, logos, symbols or emblems may be
printed, painted or attached, and which advertises goods or services sold, produced or conducted on
the premises, or a special event and which is constructed of fabric or any non-rigid material with no
fully enclosing framework; and designed to be attached securely at each end or corner of the
banner to a wall, canopy, or fence.
(3) Changeable copy sign. Any sign on which message copy can be changed through the use of
attachable letters and numerals or by electronic switching of lamps, light emitting devices, or
illuminated tubes. This includes public message displays or any sign which features automatic
switching such as time and temperature signs.
(4) Decorative sign. A sign or display fabricated of canvas, cloth, fabric, plastic, plywood, or other
light, impermanent material and designed or intended to be displayed in connection with an event
for a short period of time.
(5) Electronic changeable copy sign/Computer-operated electronic message signs. A sign containing
a computer or digital software generated message or other automated or remote method of
changing copy.
(6) Flashing sign. A sign which contains an intermittent or flashing, pulsating, blinking or traveling
light source which includes signs that give the illusion of intermittent or flashing light by means of
animation, or an externally mounted intermittent light source.
(7) Ground sign. Any sign placed upon, or supported by, the ground independently of the principal
building or structure on the property. Signs on accessory structure shall be considered ground
signs.
(8) Illuminated sign. Any sign which is directly lighted by any electrical light source, internal or
external, regardless of technology.
(9) Mobile sign. A sign that is not permanently affixed to the ground or a building and is designed or
constructed to be easily moved from one (1) location to another, including signs mounted upon or
designed to be mounted on a trailer, even if the sign has had its wheels removed.
(10) Pole sign. A sign that is mounted on a freestanding pole, the bottom edge of which sign is six (6)
feet or more above ground level.
(11) Projecting sign. A sign that is wholly or partly dependent upon a building for support and which
projects more than twelve (12) inches from such building.
(12) Pylon sign. A freestanding sign, other than a pole sign, permanently fixed to the ground by shafts,
posts or other supports wrapped with an aesthetic veneer, but not having the appearance of a solid
base.
(13) Roof sign. A sign erected, constructed and maintained wholly upon or projecting above any portion
of the roof of a building or having the roof as the principal means of support. A mansard shall be
considered part of the wall of the building.
(14) Rotating sign. Any sign or portion of a sign which moves in a revolving or similar manner.
(15) Wall sign. A sign fastened to or painted on a wall of a building or structure in such a manner that
the wall becomes merely the supporting structure or forms the background surface, and which does
not project more than twelve (12) inches from such building.
(Ord. No. 88-9283, § 1, 11-14-88; Ord. No. 90-9381, §§ 3, 9, 5-14-90; Ord. No. 07-10396, § 1, 7-9-07)
Sec. 42-508. Temporary signs.
(a) The following signs shall be exempt from the zoning certificate (sign permit) requirements of section 42-
502, but shall comply with all of the requirements of this article and the applicable district regulations:
(1) Advertising signs for special public events sponsored by governmental, philanthropic, and
nonprofit organizations, subject to the following provisions:
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a. Only one (1) sign shall be allowed on a zoning lot. Such sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32)
square feet in area.
b. Signs will only be permitted seven (7) days in advance of the event and must be removed
within twenty-four (24) hours after the close of the event.
(2) Decorative business signs such as banners, pennants, streamers, ribbons, flags, balloons, or other
attention-attracting devices, subject to the following limitations:
a. Signs placed over an existing sign face, placed at least eight (8) feet above ground level on
existing poles or other supports which serve another primary purpose or placed on an existing
building, canopy, fence or other structure located behind the front yard setback line shall have
no special event or time limitations.
b. Signs placed in any other location shall only be used for special promotional events which
shall only include the future opening of a new business, grand opening for a new business,
and licensed going-out-of-business sales. The sign shall be limited to a single sign no larger
than thirty-two (32) square feet displayed for a maximum of twenty-one (21) days for each
such event.
(b) Mobile signs may be permitted upon issuance of a zoning certificate (sign permit) and when in
compliance with all of the other requirements of this article, the applicable district regulations, and of the
following provisions:
(1) Only one (1) mobile sign shall be allowed on a zoning lot.
(2) Mobile signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area.
(3) Mobile signs shall not be placed within twenty-five (25) feet of an existing pole sign or ground
sign, within fifty (50) feet of another mobile sign or within the clear vision triangle of any street or
driveway.
(4) Mobile signs shall not be placed on the premises of an establishment which has an existing pole
sign or ground sign located in the front yard.
(5) Mobile sign permits shall be valid for not more than thirty (30) days. Each establishment may be
issued not more than four (4) permits during a calendar year for a combined total of sixty (60) days.
(6) Mobile signs shall be of rigid construction and anchored or weighted to prevent movement or
overturning by wind.
(7) Electrical lines shall not lie on the ground where vehicular or pedestrian traffic is permitted. Use of
aboveground extension cords is prohibited. All wiring shall comply with the electrical code of the city.
(8) Use of red, yellow, or green external lighting shall be prohibited. Any light shall be constant in
intensity or color at all times.
(Ord. No. 88-9283, § 2, 11-14-88; Ord. No. 96-9776, § 1, 1-6-97)
Sec. 42-509. Maintenance and safety.
All signs, including attendant braces, supports, guys and anchors, shall be kept in a safe and sound structural
condition and maintained in a presentable state of appearance. Defective parts shall be repaired or replaced and
display surfaces shall be kept neatly painted or posted and readable at all times. Every sign and its immediate
surroundings shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and free of all offensive substances, rubbish
and weeds. All maintenance required is the responsibility of the owner of the sign. Where ownership cannot be
determined, the property owner is responsible for the maintenance of the sign. If the zoning administrator shall
find that any sign is unsafe, insecure, has been abandoned, or has been erected or is being maintained in violation
of the article, he shall give written notice to the owner thereof to repair, alter or remove the sign so as to comply
with the standards herein set forth.
(Ord. No. 90-9381, § 4, 5-14-90)
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Sec. 42-510. Abandoned signs.
Any sign which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted, product sold or service provided shall be
deemed to be abandoned and shall be removed at the expense of the owner. Sign panels shall be removed within
ninety (90) days of the vacation of the premises or discontinuance of the advertised activity. Sign frames and
poles shall be removed within one (1) year of vacation of the premises or discontinuance of the advertised activity
unless new sign panels are installed advertising a bona fide activity. Provided however, an appeal for an extension
of up to one (1) year for removal of sign frames and poles may be granted by the design review board or board of
zoning appeals when found to be justified. The installation of new sign panels on the same sign frame and pole
shall not require the issuance of a new sign permit. If however, a new permit shall be required then the sign shall
comply with the provisions of this article.
(Ord. No. 90-9381, § 7, 5-14-90; Ord. No. 98-9897, § 1, 11-2-98)
Secs. 42-511--42-515. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
Sec. 42-516. A-1 agricultural district.
The following sign regulations shall apply in the A-1 agricultural district:
(1) Functional types permitted: Any type listed in section 42-506.
(2) Structural types permitted: Any type listed in section 42-507.
(3) Number of signs permitted: One (1) per zoning lot provided that advertising signs shall not be permitted
within five hundred (500) feet of a residence and not closer than five hundred (500) feet of a residence
and not closer than five hundred (500) feet from another advertising sign.
(4) Maximum gross surface area:
a. Advertising sign: Four hundred (400) square feet.
b. All other types: Thirty-two (32) square feet.
(5) Maximum height: Thirty (30) feet.
(6) Required setback: None required, except that any sign which exceeds two hundred (200) square feet
in gross surface area shall maintain the same setback that is required for principal structures and in
no case shall a sign project over public property.
(7) Illumination: Illumination of signs is prohibited.
(Code 1966, § 36-907(1))
Sec. 42-517. RS, R, R-1, R-2, R-2.5, R-3 and MH residential districts.
The following sign regulations shall apply in the RS, R, R-1, R-2, R-2.5, R-3 and MH residential districts:
(1) Functional types permitted:
a. Bulletin board signs;
b. Business signs;
c. Construction signs;
d. Identification signs;
e. Nameplate signs;
f. Real estate signs.
(2) Structural types permitted:
a. Ground signs;
b. Wall signs;
c. Awning, canopy and marquee signs (when used in conjunction with a conditional use along a
collector or arterial street only).
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(3) Number of signs permitted:
a. Ground sign: one (1) per zoning lot.
b. Wall signs: two (2) per zoning lot.
c. Awning, canopy and marquee signs: one (1) per zoning lot.
d. A maximum of three (3) signs is permitted per zoning lot.
(4) Maximum gross surface area:
a. Bulletin board signs: Thirty-two (32) square feet.
b. Business signs: Eight (8) square feet.
c. Construction signs: Thirty-two (32) square feet.
d. Identification signs: Thirty-two (32) square feet.
e. Nameplate signs: Two (2) square feet.
f. Real estate signs: Eight (8) square feet per lot, provided that one sign of not more than one
hundred (100) square feet in area announcing the sale of lots and/or homes in a subdivision
may be located on such development. Such signs shall be removed at the end of three (3)
years from the date of issuance of permit, or when seventy-five (75) percent of the lots in the
subdivision or development have been sold, whichever occurs sooner.
g. Business signs: When used in conjunction with a conditional use and only along a collector or
arterial street; one (1) square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of building frontage, not to
exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.
(5) Maximum height:
a. All signs shall be placed flat against a building or designed as part of an architectural feature
thereof except that signs may be detached if they do not exceed a height of eight (8) feet or project
into any required building setback area.
b. No height limit is specified for signs placed flat against or painted on the wall of a building, or
other attached signs provided all other provisions of this section are complied with.
(6) Required setback:
a. All signs, except real estate and construction signs, shall maintain the same setback required for
principal structures.
b. Detached grounds signs used in conjunction with a conditional use shall be set back at least ten
(10) feet from the front property line.
(7) Illumination: No sign shall be illuminated, except that identification signs and bulletin board signs
may be internally or externally illuminated, provided that no direct light shall be cast upon any
residential property. In addition, churches, schools, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, assisted
living facilities, governmental facilities, YMCAs and parks and recreational facilities and athletic
fields, may have one (1) freestanding electronic changeable copy identification or bulletin board
sign subject to the following limitations:
a. The electronic message center portion of the sign may not exceed fifty (50%) of the total sign area.
b. The sign must set back at least ten (10) feet from the front property line and must be set
perpendicular to the adjoining public street, provided that signs on corner lots may be set at a
forty-five (45) degree angle at street intersections.
c. The sign may not exceed a height of eight (8) feet.
d. All electronic message center signs must be equipped with a photo cell dimmer or some other
automatic dimmer control and may not operate between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
e. No minimum hold time or interval of change shall be required.
f. Text and moving pictorial images shall be permitted, however, no sign shall have blinking,
flashing or fluttering lights or any other illuminating device that changes the intensity, brightness
or color of the sign background.
(Code 1966, § 36-907(2); Ord. No. 80-8825, § 1, 12-15-80; Ord. No. 85-9074, § 1, 6-3-85; Ord. No. 91-9424, § 1, 2-4-91; Ord. No. 03-
10126, § 1, 1-13-2003; Ord. No. 09-10517, § 1, 9-28-09)
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Sec. 42-518. U University district.
The following sign regulations shall apply in the university district:
(1) Functional types permitted:
a. Bulletin board signs;
b. Construction signs;
c. Identification signs;
d. Nameplate signs.
(2) Functional types conditional:
a. Advertising signs facing outward on the rear side of a scoreboard structure.
(3) Structural types permitted:
a. Ground signs;
b. Pole signs;
c. Scoreboard mounted signs;
d. Wall signs.
(4) Structural types conditional:
a. Signs mounted on the rear side of a scoreboard structure with a gross surface area and sign
height in excess of the maximum size and height specified in subsections (6) and (7) and/or
with a setback that is less than the minimum setback in subsection (8).
(5) Number of signs permitted: no limitation except as specified in subsection (4).
(6) Maximum gross surface area:
a. One (1) square foot for each six (6) lineal feet of building frontage except as noted in b. below.
b. Outdoor football/soccer stadiums shall be permitted no more than two (2) signs not to exceed
one hundred sixty (160) square feet each. These signs shall be located within fifty (50) feet of
the outdoor stadium and separated by a minimum of fifty (50) feet.
(7) Maximum height: No height limit is specified for signs placed flat against a building, painted on the
wall of a building or designed as a part of an architectural feature thereof. Detached signs shall not
exceed ten (10) feet in height.
(8) Required setback:
a. All signs of thirty-two (32) square feet or less shall maintain a minimum setback of ten (10)
feet.
b. All signs larger than thirty-two (32) square feet in area shall maintain the required setback for
principal structures in the "U" university district.
(9) Illumination: Only signs which are illuminated by reflected light from a source not contained
within the sign itself shall be permitted. Internally illuminated signs shall not be permitted. No
direct light shall be cast upon any residential property.
(Ord. No. 80-8825, § 2, 12-15-80; Ord. No, 12-10664, § 1, 12-17-12)
Sec. 42-518.1. Reserved.
Sec. 42-518.2. P district.
The following sign regulations shall apply in the P district:
(1) Functional types permitted:
a. Bulletin board signs;
b. Construction signs;
c. Identification signs;
d. Nameplate signs;
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(2) Structural types permitted:
a. Ground signs;
b. Pole signs (but only when used in conjunction with an approved conditional use, on properties
located on a collector or arterial street and at athletic stadiums and public arenas);
c. Wall signs;
(3) Number of signs permitted:
a. Ground sign: one (1) per zoning lot.
b. Pole sign: one (1) per zoning lot as allowed in subsection (2).
c. Wall signs: two (2) per zoning lot.
d. A maximum of four (4) signs is permitted per zoning lot.
(4) Maximum gross surface area:
a. Bulletin board signs: Thirty-two (32) square feet, sixty-four (64) square feet when used in
conjunction with an approved conditional use or on properties located on an arterial or collector
street.
b. Construction signs: Thirty-two (32) square feet.
c. Identification signs: Thirty-two (32) square feet, sixty-four (64) square feet when used in
conjunction with an approved conditional use or on properties located on an arterial or collector
street.
d. Nameplate signs: Two (2) square feet.
e. Athletic stadiums and public arenas shall be permitted to have a sign up to one hundred (100)
square feet in size. Such signs must be located on the same zoning lot as the athletic stadium or
public arena.
(5) Maximum height: No height limit is specified for signs placed flat against or painted on the wall of
a building, or other attached signs provided all other provisions of this section are complied with.
Detached signs may not exceed eight (8) feet in height, except that pole signs for approved
conditional uses, properties located on a collector and arterial street and at athletic stadiums and
public arenas may be up to twenty (20) feet in height.
(6) Required setback: Detached ground signs and pole signs shall be set back at least ten (10) feet
from the front property line.
(7) Illumination: No sign shall be illuminated, except that identification signs and bulletin board signs
may be internally or externally illuminated, provided that no direct light shall be cast upon any
residential property. In addition, schools, athletic stadiums, public arenas, community centers,
convention centers, governmental buildings and offices, aquatic centers, and parks and recreation
facilities may have one (1) freestanding electronic changeable copy identification or bulletin board
sign subject to the following limitations:
a. The electronic message center portion of the sign may not exceed fifty (50%) of the total sign area.
b. The sign must set back at least ten (10) feet from the front property line and must be set
perpendicular to the adjoining public street, provided that signs on corner lots may be set at a forty-
five (45) degree angle at street intersections.
c. The sign may not exceed a height of eight (8) feet, except that pole signs for approved conditional
uses, properties located on a collector and arterial street and at athletic stadiums and public arenas
may be up to twenty (20) feet in height.
d. All electronic message center signs must be equipped with a photo cell dimmer or some other
automatic dimmer control that automatically adjusts for day/night brightness. The sign owner or
sign installer shall provide written certification from the equipment manufacturer that the sign is so
equipped.
e. The sign shall only operate between 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with the exception of scheduled public
events.
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f. No minimum hold time or interval of change shall be required.
g. Text and moving pictorial images shall be permitted, however, no sign shall have blinking, flashing
or fluttering lights or any other illuminating device that changes the intensity, brightness or color of
the sign background.
h. The sign shall be used primarily to convey information about community events, except that at sign
locations eligible for pole signs, signs may also be used for off-premise commercial business
messages.
(Ord. No. 12-10640, § 1, 6-11-12)
Sec. 42-519. C-1 restricted business district.
The following sign regulations shall apply in the C-1 restricted business district:
(1) Functional types permitted: any type listed in section 42-506, except advertising signs.
(2) Structural types permitted: any type listed in section 42-507, except roof signs, projecting signs and
mobile signs.
(3) Number of signs permitted:
a. Ground sign: One per zoning lot.
b. Pole sign: One per zoning lot.
c. Others: Two (2) per zoning lot.
(4) Maximum gross surface area: one square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of building frontage,
not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.
(5) Maximum height:
a. All signs shall be placed flat against a building or designed as part of an architectural feature
thereof except that signs may be detached it they do not exceed a height of eight (8) feet or project
into any required building setback area.
b. No height limit is specified for signs placed flat against or painted on the wall of a building, or for
other attached signs provided all other provisions of this section are complied with.
(6) Required setback: entire sign shall be set back ten (10) feet.
(7) Illumination: illuminated signs shall be permitted.
(Code 1966, § 36-907(3))
Sec. 42-520. C-2 neighborhood shopping district.
The following sign regulations shall apply in the C-2 neighborhood shopping district:
(1) Functional types permitted: Any type listed in section 42-506, except advertising signs.
(2) Structural types permitted: Any type listed in section 42-507, except mobile signs, projecting signs, and
roof signs.
(3) Number of signs permitted: Two (2) per business.
(4) Maximum gross surface area: One square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of building frontage.
(5) Maximum height: Thirty (30) feet.
(6) Required setback: No minimum setback, except that pole sign supports must maintain a ten-foot
setback.
(7) Illumination: Illuminated signs shall be permitted.
(Code 1966, § 36-907(4))
Sec. 42-521. C-3 and C-4 commercial districts.
The following sign regulations shall apply in the C-3 shopping center and C-4 central business districts:
(1) Functional types permitted. Any type listed in section 42-506, except that advertising signs for
other than special public events sponsored by governmental, philanthropic and nonprofit
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organizations shall be prohibited in the C-4 district and district and advertising signs other than
computerized electronic message displays shall be prohibited in the C-3 district.
(2) Structural types permitted. Any type listed in section 42-507, except that mobile signs and roof
signs shall be prohibited in the C-4 district.
(3) Number of signs permitted. No maximum limitation in the C-3 district. In the C-4 district, four (4)
signs per business with a maximum of ten (10) signs per zoning lot; provided, however, the
following additional restrictions shall apply:
a. No more than one (1) projecting sign or ground/pole sign shall be allowed per street frontage.
b. Ground/pole signs shall be allowed only on zoning lots without buildings or those with buildings
having a front yard setback of ten (10) feet or more.
c. Ground/pole signs and projecting signs shall not be allowed in combination along the same street
frontage.
(4) Maximum gross surface area:
a. In the C-3 district, four (4) square feet of sign area for each lineal foot of building frontage; where
no building frontage exists, one (1) square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of street frontage.
b. In the C-4 district, three (3) square feet of sign area for each lineal foot of building frontage for
allowable signage other than a ground/pole sign or a projecting sign; where no building frontage
exists, one (1) square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of street frontage. Irrespective of
building or street frontage, no property or zoning lot shall be restricted to less than thirty-six (36)
square feet of sign area. No more than sixty-seven (67) percent of allowable sign area may be
displayed on any building wall or street frontage. In regards to projecting signs and ground/ pole
signs, the following maximum area limitations shall apply:
Building Frontage Projecting Signs*Ground/Pole Signs
25 feet or less 30 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft.
26-50 feet 36 sq. ft. 54 sq. ft.
51 feet or more 48 sq. ft. 72 sq. ft.
*The maximum area for a projecting sign on a building wall without street frontage shall be four (4) square feet.
(5) Maximum height. In the C-3 and C-4 districts, ground / pole signs may not exceed thirty (30) feet in
height above grade. In the C-4 district, projecting or wall signs may not project above the lowest point
of the roof of the structure to which it is attached.
(Ord. No. 90-9381, §§ 5, 9, 5-14-90; Ord. No. 07-10425, § 1, 12-03-07)
Sec. 42-522. C-5, C-6 and C-7 commercial districts.
The following sign regulations shall apply in the C-5, service commercial, C-6, heavy commercial and C-7,
highway commercial districts:
(1) Functional types permitted: Any type listed in section 42-506.
(2) Structural types permitted: Any type listed in section 42-507.
(3) Maximum gross surface area:
a. Four (4) square feet of sign area for each lineal foot of building frontage.
b. Where no building frontage exists, four (4) square feet of sign area for each lineal foot of street
frontage.
(4) Maximum height:
a. Signs located on an arterial, collector or residential street: Fifty (50) feet.
b. Signs oriented toward a designated interstate highway and located on property within six hundred
sixty (660) feet of the interstate right-of-way: Fifty (50) feet above the interstate roadbed and
associated bridges and ramps, with a maximum sign height of seventy (70) feet. Where the
interstate roadbed is below the grade elevation of adjoining property, the maximum sign height
shall be fifty (50) feet.
c. Artificially raising the ground level through filling or berming for the sole purpose of increasing
sign height shall not be permitted.
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(5) Required setback: None required, except that any sign which exceeds two hundred (200) square feet in
gross surface area shall maintain the same setback required for principal structures, and in no case shall
a sign project over public property.
(6) Illumination: Illuminated signs shall be permitted.
(Code 1966, § 36-907(6); Ord. No. 95-9708, § 1, 10-16-95)
Sec. 42-523. I-1 industrial park district.
The following sign regulations shall apply in the I-1 industrial park district:
(1) Functional types permitted: Any type listed in section 42-506, except advertising signs.
(2) Structural types permitted: Any type listed in section 42-507, except roof signs.
(3) Number of signs permitted: Two (2) per establishment.
(4) Maximum gross surface area: One (1) square foot for each lineal foot of street frontage.
(5) Maximum height: Thirty (30) feet.
(6) Required setback: Ten (10) feet.
(7) Illumination: Illuminated signs shall be permitted.
(Code 1966, § 36-907(7); Ord. No. 08-10467, § 1 9-29-08)
Sec. 42-524. I-2 and I-3 industrial districts.
The following sign regulations shall apply in the I-2 light industrial and I-3 heavy industrial districts:
(1) Functional types permitted: Any type listed in section 42-506.
(2) Structural types permitted: Any type listed in section 42-507.
(3) Number of signs permitted: No limitation.
(4) Maximum gross surface area: Four (4) square feet for each lineal foot of street frontage.
(5) Maximum height:
a. Roof sign: Thirty (30) feet above the highest point of the structure on which the sign is located.
b. All other signs: Thirty (30) feet.
(6) Required setback: None required.
(7) Illumination: Illuminated signs shall be permitted.
(Code 1966, § 36-907(8))
Sec. 42-525. Historic signs.
(a) Specific provisions of this sign ordinance may be waived by the board of city commissioners for designated
historic signs upon application by the owner or by city-initiated application.
(b) Upon filing of said application, the heritage commission, with or without review and recommendation from
the [Salina Business District Number 1] Design Review Board, may recommend, and the city commission
may declare, a sign to be of "historic significance" by making findings according to the guidelines below.
Except for requirement pertaining to safety, structural integrity or maintenance, a sign so designated shall be
deemed to conform to this article.
(c) To be designated "historically significant," a sign must be found to comply with all of the following
guidelines:
(1) The sign has been in continuous existence at the present location for not less than twenty-five (25)
years.
(2) The sign possesses such exemplary design, technology, craftsmanship, materials and/or a means of
illumination that it significantly enhances the cultural, historical and/or aesthetic quality of the
community.
(3) The sign has not been significantly altered from its historic period or, if altered, is restorable to its
historic function and appearance.
(d) Once designated "historically significant," removal of the sign shall be subject to the provisions of article IX,
regarding demolition or removal of heritage landmarks.
(Ord. No. 90-9381, § 8, 5-14-90)
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Secs. 42-526--42-540. Reserved.
ARTICLE XI. OFF-PARKING AND LOADING11
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Secs. 42-541--42-550. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. OFF-STREET PARKING
Sec. 42-551. Applicability.
In any zoning district, all structures built and all uses established hereafter shall provide accessory off-street
parking in accordance with the regulations of this division. When an existing structure or use is expanded,
accessory off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the regulations of this division for the total
area or capacity of such expansion.
(Code 1966, § 36-1000(1))
Sec. 42-552. General provisions.
(a) Utilization. Required accessory off-street parking facilities provided for the uses hereinafter listed
shall be solely for the parking of motor vehicles in operating condition of patrons, occupants or
employees of such uses.
(b) Area. A required off-street parking space shall be at least eight (8) feet six (6) inches in width and at least
nineteen (19) feet in length, exclusive of access drives or aisles, ramps, columns, office or work areas.
(c) Access. Each required off-street parking space shall open directly upon a driving aisle having a width in
accordance with the angle of parking as follows:
Aisle width Parking angle
0° 30° 45° 60° 90°
One-way traffic 12' 11' 12' 17' 24'
Two-way traffic 19' 20' 20' 20' 24'
Driveways connecting an off-street parking area to a street shall not be less than ten (10) feet in width for
one-way traffic and eighteen (18) feet in width for two-way traffic except that ten-foot wide driveways
are permissible for two-way traffic when the driveway is not longer than fifty (50) feet, it provides access
to no more than 6 spaces, and sufficient turnaround space is provided so that vehicles will not back into a
public street.
(d) Open and enclosed parking. No open off-street parking, driving or maneuvering areas shall cover more
than sixty (60) percent of the total area of any front yard in any district except in the C-4, C-5, C-6, I-2,
and I-3 districts. No motor vehicle or recreation vehicle shall be parked in any front yard except upon a
driveway or adjacent surfaced parking area. The area devoted to driveway purposes shall not be
considered in determining whether off-street parking requirements have been met except for single
family or two-family detached and single-family attached dwellings. Enclosed buildings and carports
containing off-street parking shall be subject to the yard requirements applicable to structures in the
district in which located.
11 Cross references: Stopping, standing and parking generally, § 38-41 et seq.
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(e) Design and maintenance:
(1) Design. Off-street parking spaces shall comply with such design standards relating to curb length,
stall depth, driveway width, island width, barriers, and ingress and egress as may be established
from time to time by the city. Off-street parking spaces may be open to the sky or enclosed in a
building.
(2) Surfacing. All open off-street parking spaces, access drives and aisles shall be paved with asphalt
or concrete. Provided, however, an unpaved parking area accessory to a use or building in
existence on December 21, 1990 shall not be required to comply with the paving standard, except
whenever an existing use is converted to another use or an existing building is converted to another
use or an existing building is enlarged resulting in an increase in the number of required off-street
parking spaces, the new or enlarged parking area shall be paved. As an alternative to asphalt or
concrete, off-street parking spaces, access drives and aisles may be surfaced with alternative
methods of paving, provided that the pavement surface and base for any alternative to asphalt and
concrete must be designed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Kansas and reviewed
and approved by the City Engineer. A pavement cross-section shall be provided demonstrating the
structural ability of the design to support the anticipated vehicle loads including fire apparatus.
The paved surfacing requirement shall not apply to the following uses: any permitted use in the RS, R,
R-1, R-2, R-2.5, R-3, or MH residential zoning district with a parking requirement of six (6) or fewer
spaces or any permitted use in the A-I agricultural, I-2 or I-3 industrial zoning district. Although exempt
from the paving requirement, access drives and parking spaces for the above uses shall be graded and
surfaced with crushed stone, gravel, or other all-weather material. All parking areas shall be properly
maintained and kept free of potholes, weeds, dust, trash and debris. Loose material shall be contained
within the designated parking area and kept from spilling into public streets.
(3) Screening. All open off-street parking areas containing more than six (6) parking spaces shall be
effectively screened on each side that adjoins any property situated in a single-family residential
district by a wall, fence or densely planted compact evergreen hedge not less than six (6) feet or
more than eight (8) feet in height. Parking areas shall be arranged and designed so as to prevent
damage to, or intrusion into, such wall, fence or hedge.
(4) Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking areas shall be directed away from
residential properties in such a way as not to interfere with the residential use.
(5) Storage and repair. No storage of merchandise, materials, equipment, refuse containers, inoperable
vehicles or the repair of vehicles shall be permitted in required off-street driving aisles or parking
spaces.
(6) Computation. When determination of the number of off-street parking spaces required by this
division results in a requirement of a fractional space, the fraction of one-half or less may be
disregarded, and a fraction in excess of one-half shall be counted as one (1) parking space.
(7) Collective and joint use provisions. One (1) off-street parking area may serve several different uses
provided the area contains the total required spaces for all uses. In addition, different uses may
make joint use of the same parking spaces provided written assurances are given that such uses
operate at different or nonconflicting times. All regulations covering the location of accessory
parking spaces in relation to the uses served shall be adhered to.
(8) Location. All parking spaces required to serve buildings or uses shall be located on the same
zoning lot or in the same zoning district as such building or use, except that such parking spaces
may be provided in an adjacent zoning district if such district allows parking lots or parking
garages as a permitted use. But in no instance shall required off-street parking be located more than
six hundred (600) feet (as measured along lines of public access) from the use which it serves.
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(9) Employee parking. Parking spaces required on an employee basis shall be based on the maximum
number of employees on duty or residing, or expected to be on duty or residing, or both, on the
premises at any one (1) time, at the same time as the building permit is issued.
(10) Maximum number of spaces. The total number of accessory parking spaces provided for a single-
family, a two-family or multiple-family dwelling shall not exceed that required by this division, for
such use or for any equivalent new use by more than fifty (50) percent or four (4) spaces,
whichever number is greater.
(11) Exempt zone. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no accessory off-street parking
facilities shall be required for any structure in the C-4 central business districts except residences,
and those uses specifically required to provide parking.
(12) Determination of required spaces. When determining the required number of off-street parking
spaces for apartment houses, lodging, boarding or rooming houses, fraternities, sororities, and
dormitories, an occupant shall mean an individual separate and distinct from the immediate family
of the owner, landlord or operator.
(Code 1966, § 36-1000(2); Ord. No. 87-9205, § 1, 9-28-87; Ord. No. 88-9243, § 1, 4-11-88; Ord. No. 90-9419, § 1, 12-17-90; Ord. 06-
10327, § 1, 4-24-2006; Ord. 12-10636, § 1, 4-16-12)
Sec. 42-553. Off-street parking space requirements.
Off-street parking spaces accessory to the uses hereinafter designated shall be provided as follows:
(1) Dwelling and lodging uses.
a. Bed and breakfast: One (1) space for each two (2) guest rooms, plus two (2) spaces for the
owner/occupant.
b. Dormitories, fraternities, sororities and other loading facilities for students: One (1) space for each
occupant for the first twenty (20) occupants and three-fourths ( 3/4) space for each occupant
thereafter.
c. Family-care facilities: One (1) space for every two (2) residents, except where residents are unable
to drive, plus one (1) space for each employee on the premises and one (1) space for guest parking
for every eight (8) residents.
d. Group-care facilities: Same as family-care facilities.
e. Group-rehabilitation facilities: Same as family-care facilities.
f. Group day-care centers: One (1) space for each employee on the premises, plus one (1) space for
loading and unloading for every twelve (12) children and two (2) spaces for resident or facility
vehicles.
g. Home occupations: Two (2) spaces for the owner/occupant.
h. Hotels and motels: One (1) space for each room, plus seventy-five (75) percent of spaces
otherwise required for accessory restaurants, assembly rooms and related facilities.
i. Manufactured and mobile home parks: Two (2) spaces for each home.
j. Multiple-family dwellings for elderly and/or handicapped persons: One (1) parking space for each
dwelling unit for the first twenty (20) units and three-fourths ( 3/4) space for each unit thereafter.
k. Rooming and boarding houses: One (1) space for each sleeping room beyond the first two (2)
rooms, plus two (2) spaces for the owner/occupant.
l. Single-family, two-family and townhome dwellings: Two (2) spaces for each dwelling unit.
m. Three-family and multiple-family dwellings: Two (2) spaces for each dwelling unit for the first
twenty (20) units and one and one-half (1 1/2) spaces for each unit thereafter.
(2) Commercial and industrial uses:
a. Automobile repair garages and service stations: Two (2) spaces for each service bay, plus one (1)
space for each employee, but not less than a total of five (5) spaces.
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b. Banks and financial institutions: One (1) space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area
devoted to public banking services, plus one (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of
floor area devoted to office use, plus four (4) stacking spaces for each drive-up window.
c. Barber shops or beauty parlors: Two (2) spaces per chair.
d. Bowling alleys: Five (5) spaces per lane, plus seventy-five (75) percent of spaces otherwise
required for accessory uses such as restaurants and game rooms.
e. Business and professional offices: One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of floor
area.
f. Car washes: Four (4) stacking, holding and drying spaces for each stall in self-serve
establishments; six (6) stacking, holding and drying spaces for each stall in attended or automated
establishments.
g. Cartage, express, parcel delivery and freight terminal establishments: One (1) space for each two
(2) employees plus one (1) space for each vehicle maintained on the premises.
h. Convenience stores: One (1) space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area.
i. Dental and medical offices: One (1) space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area.
j. Eating and drinking establishments: One (1) space for each fifty (50) square feet of customer
service or dining floor area or one (1) space for each three (3) persons based on the maximum
occupancy at designed capacity, whichever is greater, provided that restaurants with drive-through
service shall have eight (8) stacking spaces for each drive-up window with four (4) of such spaces
located at the ordering station, and provided that drive-in restaurants shall have at least ten (10)
parking spaces. All spaces shall be designed so as not to impede vehicle circulation on-site or on
abutting streets.
k. Furniture, hardware and appliance stores: One (1) space for each four hundred (400) square feet of
floor area.
l. Manufacturing, production, assembly or processing of goods, materials or products;
One (1) space for every 1,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing floor area for buildings up to 25,000 square
feet in size;
One (1) space for every 1,500 sq. ft. of manufacturing floor area for buildings between 25,001
square feet and 100,000 square feet in size;
One (1) space for every 2,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing floor area for buildings over 100,000 square
feet in size.
Where it can be demonstrated by a business owner or operator that based on a particular building
floor plan or the operating characteristics of a particular facility that the number of parking spaces
required under subsection l. would be excessive, the Zoning Administrator may approve a
reduction in the number of parking spaces otherwise required under this subsection when in his or
her discretion such reduction would maintain the intent and purpose of these regulations and
would not harm public health and safety by causing vehicles to overflow on to adjacent public
streets or property. The Zoning Administrator shall grant the reduction in writing stating the basis
for the allow reduction and enter the modified parking requirement on the face of the building
permit. The Zoning Administrator shall have the discretion to require the applicant to reserve or
set aside an area on the site equal in size to the area of land needed to provide the number of
parking spaces otherwise required. Such area shall be suitable for development of a future parking
facility should the conditions which provided the basis for the reduction change.
m. Mini-warehouses: One (1) space for each ten (10) storage cubicles, equally distributed throughout
the storage area and designed such that access drives have sufficient width to allow vehicles to
both unload and pass, plus two (2) spaces at the business office for use by the staff and prospective
clients.
n. Mortuaries and funeral homes: One (1) space for each four (4) seats in the parlor plus one (1)
space for each employee and vehicle on the premises.
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o. Motor vehicle showrooms and sales facilities, including car, mobile home and recreational vehicle
lots: One (1) space for each four hundred (400) square feet of floor area plus one (1) space for
each three thousand (3,000) square feet of open lot area devoted to the display of vehicles for sale
or rent.
p. Retail stores: One (1) space for each two hundred fifty (250) square feet of floor area.
q. Theaters: One (1) space for each four (4) seats.
r. Warehouse, storage and wholesale establishments: One (1) space for each two thousand (2,000)
square feet of floor area or one (1) space for every two (2) employees, whichever is greater.
(3) Other uses:
a. Auditoriums, gymnasiums and other places of assembly: One (1) space for each three (3) persons
or seats based upon the maximum designed seating capacity.
b. Churches: One (1) space for each four (4) seats in the sanctuary or largest assembly room.
c. Hospitals: One (1) space for each bed, plus one (1) space for each two (2) employees (other than
doctors) and one (1) space for each doctor assigned to the staff.
d. Nursing and convalescent homes: Six (6) spaces for the first three thousand (3,000) square feet of
gross floor area and one (1) space for each additional one thousand (1,000) square feet with a
minimum of six (6) spaces per establishment.
e. Primary and intermediate schools, nursery schools and group day care centers, public or private;
One (1) space for each faculty member and other employee or two (2) spaces per classroom,
whichever is greater.
f. Private clubs and lodges: One (1) space for each three (3) persons based on the maximum
designed capacity.
g. Secondary schools, public or private: One (1) space for each faculty member and other employee
plus one (1) space for each eight (8) students.
h. Swimming pools and clubs: One (1) space for each fifty (50) square feet of water area.
i. Trade and business schools: One (1) space for each faculty member and other employee plus one
(1) space for each three (3) students.
j. Other permitted or special uses not listed above:
Spaces shall be provided in accordance with the determination of the zoning administrator with respect to
the number of spaces required to serve employees and/or customers.
(Code 1966, § 36-1000(3); Ord. No. 94-9653, § 1, 9-19-94)
Sec. 42-554. Modification of required spaces.
(a) A request may be made for a reduction in the number of off-street parking spaces otherwise required by these
regulations. Such requests shall be accompanied by data supporting reduced parking demand for the proposed
uses. The board of commissioners or board of zoning appeals may approve a reduction upon finding that: (1)
an adequate number of vacant parking spaces will be available at all times other than peak hours during peak
seasons of use; (2) traffic circulation in the driving aisles will not become congested by motorists searching
for a vacant space; and (3) parking cars will not overflow into adjacent streets.
(b) In addition, business and professional offices, dental and medical offices, eating and drinking establishments,
furniture, hardware and appliance stores or retail stores shall not provide excessive parking. The number of
parking spaces provided shall not exceed the requirement set out in these regulations by more than twenty-
five (25) percent without approval by the board of commissioners or the board of zoning appeals. Applicants
requesting to exceed this limitation shall provide data justifying the need for additional parking.
(Ord. No. 94-9653, § 2, 9-19-94)
Secs. 42-555--42-560. Reserved.
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DIVISION 3. OFF-STREET LOADING
Sec. 42-561. Applicability.
In any zoning district, all structures built and all uses established hereafter, shall provide accessory off-street
loading spaces. When an existing structure is expanded, accessory off-street loading spaces shall be provided in
accordance with the regulations of this division for the area of such expansion.
(Code 1966, § 36-1001(1))
Sec. 42-562. Standards for required off-street loading.
(a) Location. All required loading spaces or berths shall be located on the same lot as the use served. All
motor vehicle loading berths which abut or are adjacent to a residential district shall be completely
screened therefrom by building walls, or a uniformly painted solid fence, wall or door, or any
combination thereof, not less than six (6) feet or more than eight (8) feet in height. No permitted or
required loading space or berth shall be located within forty (40) feet of the nearest point of intersection
of any two (2) streets or highways.
(b) Area. Unless otherwise specified, a required off-street loading space or berth shall be ten (10) feet in width by
at least twenty-five (25) feet in length, exclusive of aisle and maneuvering space, and shall have a vertical
clearance of at least fourteen (14) feet.
(c) Access. Each required off-street loading space or berth shall be designated with appropriate means of vehicular
access to a street,
highway or alley in a manner which will least interfere with traffic movement.
(d) Surfacing. All open off-street loading shall be improved with a compacted select gravel base, not less than
seven (7) inches thick, surfaced with an all-weather material.
(e) Repair and service. No motor vehicle repair work or service of any kind shall be permitted in conjunction
with any off-street loading facilities.
(f) Utilization. Space allocated for any off-street loading berth shall not, while so allocated, be used to satisfy the
space requirements for any off-street parking facilities or portions thereof.
(g) Minimum facilities. Uses for which off-street loading facilities are required by this section but which are
located in buildings that have a floor area that is less than the minimum above which off-street loading
facilities are required, shall be provided with adequate receiving facilities, accessible by motor vehicle, from
any adjacent alley, service drive, or open space on the same lot.
(Code 1966, § 36-1001(2))
Sec. 42-563. Off-street loading berth requirements.
(a) No off-street loading facilities are required in any residential district, except that elementary and intermediate
schools shall provide at least one (1) loading space for passenger automobiles for each fifty (50) students
based upon the designed maximum capacity of the school.
(b) On the same lot with every building, or part thereof, erected hereafter in any commercial or industrial district,
there shall be provided on the lot adequate space for motor vehicles to load and unload in order to avoid
interference with the public streets or alleys. Such space shall include the following minimum off-street
loading spaces:
(1) For banks, medical and dental clinics, and business and professional offices: one (1) loading berth shall
be provided for each building that contains one thousand (1,000) to one hundred thousand (100,000)
square feet of gross floor area, and for each additional one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of
gross floor area or fraction thereof up to five hundred thousand (500,000) square feet, one (1) additional
loading berth shall be provided, plus one (1) additional loading berth for each additional five hundred
thousand (500,000) square feet of gross floor area, or any fraction thereof, in excess of five hundred
thousand (500,000) square feet.
(2) For amusement establishments, bowling alleys, pool halls, dance halls, gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor
theatres, swimming pools, skating rinks and other similar amusement establishments: one (1) loading
berth shall be provided for each building that contains one thousand (1,000) to one hundred thousand
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(100,000) square feet of gross floor area, and for each additional one hundred thousand (100,000) square
feet of gross floor area, or any fraction thereof, one (1) additional loading berth shall be provided.
(3) For hotels and motels, meeting halls, service and fraternal clubs and lodges, funeral parlors and
mortuaries: one (1) loading berth shall be provided for buildings containing one thousand (1,000) to one
hundred fifty thousand (150,000) square feet of gross floor area, plus one (1) additional loading berth
for each additional one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) square feet of gross floor area, or fraction
thereof. Each such loading berth for buildings in excess of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of gross
floor area shall not be less than ten (10) feet in width by sixty (60) feet in length.
(4) For all other uses in the C-1 through C-6 districts, except mini-warehouses which require none, loading
facilities shall be provided in accordance with the following table:
Gross Floor Area of
Structure in Square Feet
Required Number and Size of
Loading Berths
1,000 to 9,999 1 (10 feet by 25 feet each)
10,000 to 24,999 2 (10 feet by 25 feet each)
25,000 to 39,999 2 (10 feet by 60 feet each)
40,000 to 100,000 3 (10 feet by 60 feet each)
For each additional two hundred thousand (200,000) square feet of gross floor area, or any fraction
thereof, over one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of gross floor area, one (1) additional loading
berth shall be provided. Each such additional loading berth shall be at least ten (10) feet in width by
sixty (60) feet in length.
(5) For all uses in the I-1, I-2, and I-3 industrial districts, except mini-warehouses which require none,
loading facilities shall be provided in accordance with the following table:
Gross Floor Area of Structure
in Square Feet
Required Number and Size of
Loading Berths
1,000 to 9,999 1 (10 feet by 25 feet each)
10,000 to 39,999 1 (10 feet by 60 feet each)
40,000 to 100,000 2 (10 feet by 60 feet each)
For each additional one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of gross floor area, or any fraction thereof, one
(1) additional loading berth shall be provided. Each such additional berth shall be at least ten (10) feet in width
and sixty (60) feet in length.
(Code 1966, § 36-1001(3))
Secs. 42-564--42-575. Reserved.
ARTICLE XII. NONCONFORMING USES, BULK AND SIGNS
Sec. 42-576. Applicability.
This article applies only to lots, buildings, structures, signs and nonbuilding uses in existence on February 14,
1977. The lawful use of any premises existing on February 14, 1977 may be continued as hereinafter provided
although neither such use nor bulk conforms to this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-1100)
Sec. 42-577. Nonconforming lots of record.
(a) In residential districts:
(1) In any residential district, notwithstanding the regulations imposed by any other provision of this
chapter, a single-family, detached dwelling which complies with the restrictions in subsection (a)(2)
may be erected on a lot that is not less than twenty-five (25) feet in width and that consists entirely of a
tract of land that:
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a. Has less than the prescribed minimum lot area, width or depth, or all three (3); and that
b. Is shown by a recorded plat or deed to have been owned separately and individually from
adjoining tracts of land at a time when the creation of a lot of such size and width at such
location would not have been prohibited by any zoning ordinance; and
c. Has remained in separate and individual ownership from adjoining tracts of land
continuously during the entire time that the creation of such lot has been prohibited by the
applicable zoning ordinance or ordinances.
(2) Construction permitted by subsection (a)(1) shall comply with all of the regulations (except lot
area, width and depth) applicable to single-family dwellings in the zoning district in which the
lot in question is located; provided, however, that the following side yard requirements shall
apply in place of the side yard requirements otherwise applicable:
a. The dwelling shall be placed on the lot so as to provide a yard on each side of the
dwelling.
b. The sum of the widths of the two (2) side yards on each lot shall be not less than the
smaller of:
1. Twenty-five (25) percent of the width of the lot; or
2. The minimum total for both side yards prescribed by the bulk regulations for said
zoning district.
c. No side yard shall be less than ten (10) percent of the width of the lot, and in no case less
than three (3) feet.
(b) In districts other than residential districts:
(1) In any district other than a residential district, notwithstanding the regulations imposed by any
other provision of this chapter, a building designed for any permitted use may be erected on a
lot of the type described in subsection (a).
(2) Construction permitted by subsection (b)(1) shall comply with all of the regulations (except lot
area, width and depth) applicable in the zoning district in which the lot in question is located;
provided, however, that the width of any side yard need not be greater than that derived by
applying the following formula (wherein the width of any side yard required = x):
Minimum side yard required
X = by district regulations
Actual lot width Minimum lot width required
by district regulations
(Code 1966, § 36-1101)
Sec. 42-578. Nonconforming structures.
(a) Authority to continue. Any structure which is devoted to a use which is permitted in the zoning
district in which it is located, but which is located on a lot which does not comply with the
applicable lot size requirements and/or the applicable bulk regulations, may be continued, so long as
it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the restrictions in subsection (b) through (d).
(b) Enlargement, repair, alterations. Normal maintenance and repairs, structural alterations,
enlargement, or remodeling of a building or structure with nonconforming bulk is permitted if the
same does not increase the degree of existing nonconformity or create any new nonconforming bulk
in such building or structure, except that as to structures located on a lot that does not comply with
the applicable lot size requirement, the side yard requirements shall be determined by section 42-
577(a)(2) or 42-577(b)(2), whichever is applicable.
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(c) Damage or destruction. No buildings or structures occupied by a nonconforming use or
nonconforming as to bulk, destroyed or damaged by fire or other causes to the extent of fifty (50)
percent or more of last full value as shown by the assessor's records, excluding the assessed
valuation of the land, shall be repaired or rebuilt except in conformity with this chapter, provided
that structures located on a lot that does not comply with the applicable lot size requirements shall
not in any event be required to provide a side yard that exceeds the yard requirements in section 42-
577(a)(2) or 42-577(b)(2), whichever is applicable. Any building, structure or any part thereof
occupied by a nonconforming use or nonconforming as to bulk which is damaged to an extent less
than fifty (50) percent of last full value as shown by the assessor's records, excluding the assessed
valuation of the land, may be repaired or restored provided that a zoning certificate is obtained and
substantial reconstruction is undertaken within one (1) year after such damage and is diligently
pursued to completion. Otherwise such building, structure or part thereof shall thereafter be occupied
only by a conforming use, and shall conform to the bulk requirements of this chapter.
(d) Moving. No structure described in subsection (a) shall be moved in whole or in part for any distance
whatever, to any other location on the same or any other lot unless the entire structure shall
thereafter conform to the regulations of the zoning district in which it is located after being moved.
(Code 1966, § 36-1102)
Sec. 42-579. Nonconforming uses.
(a) Authority to continue. Any lawfully existing nonconforming use or part or all of a structure or any
lawfully existing nonconforming use of land, not involving a structure or only involving a structure
which is accessory to such use of land, may be continued, so long as otherwise lawful, subject to the
regulations contained in subsections (b) through (i) and section 42-58(d).
(b) Repair, maintenance and remodeling:
(1) Normal maintenance and incidental repair, or replacement, installation or relocation of
nonbearing walls, nonbearing partitions, fixtures, wiring or plumbing, may be performed on
any structure that is devoted in whole or in part to a nonconforming use; provided, however,
that it does not extend the nonconforming use or violate any other provisions of this article.
(2) Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe
condition of a structure in accordance with an order of a public official who is charged with
protecting the public safety and who declares such structure to be unsafe and orders its
restoration to a safe condition (where such restoration will not be in violation of any other
provision of this article).
(3) No structure that is devoted in whole or in part to a nonconforming use shall be remodeled
unless the entire structure and use thereof shall thereafter conform to all regulations of the
zoning district in which it is located.
(c) Extension or enlargement. No structure that is devoted in whole or in part to a nonconforming use
shall be extended, expanded, enlarged or added to in any manner unless such structure and the use
thereof conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located. Such prohibited activities
shall include without being limited to:
(1) Extension of such use to any structure or land area other than one occupied by such
nonconforming use on February 14, 1977 (or on the effective date of a subsequent amendment
hereto that causes such use to become nonconforming).
(2) Extension of such use within a building or other structure to any portion of the floor area that
was not occupied by such nonconforming use on February 14, 1977 (or on the effective date of
a subsequent amendment hereto that causes such use to become nonconforming); provided,
however, that such use may be extended throughout any part of such building or other structure
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that was lawfully and manifestly designed or arranged for such use on such date.
(d) Damage or destruction. No building or structure occupied by a nonconforming use or
nonconforming as to bulk, destroyed or damaged by fire or other causes to the extent of fifty (50)
percent or more of last full value as shown by the assessor's records, excluding the assessed
valuation of the land, shall be repaired or rebuilt except in conformity with these regulations;
provided that structures located on a lot that does not comply with the applicable lot size
requirements shall not in any event be required to provide a side yard that exceeds the yard
requirements in section 42-577(a)(2) or 42-577(b)(2), whichever is applicable. Any building,
structure or any part thereof occupied by a nonconforming use or nonconforming as to bulk, which is
damaged to an extent less than fifty (50) percent of last full value as shown by the assessor's records,
excluding the assessed valuation of the land, may be repaired or restored provided that a zoning
certificate is obtained and substantial reconstruction is undertaken within one year after such damage
and is diligently pursued to completion. Otherwise such building, structure or part thereof shall
thereafter be occupied only by a conforming use, and shall conform to the bulk requirements of these
regulations.
(e) Moving. No structure that is devoted in whole or in part to a nonconforming use, shall be moved in
whole or in part for any distance whatever, to any other location on the same or any other lot, unless
the entire structure and the use thereof shall thereafter conform to all regulations of the zoning
district in which it is located after being so moved. No nonconforming use of land shall be moved in
whole or in part for any distance whatever, to any other location on the same or any other lot, unless
such use shall thereafter conform to all regulations of the zoning district in which it is located after
being so moved.
(f) Change in use. If no structural alterations are made, a nonconforming use of a building may be
changed to another nonconforming use of a more restricted classification. A nonconforming use, if
changed to a conforming use or a more restrictive nonconforming use, may not thereafter be changed
back to a less restricted use than that to which it was changed.
(g) Abandonment or discontinuance:
(1) When a nonconforming use of land, not involving a structure, or involving only a structure
which is accessory to the nonconforming use of land, is discontinued or abandoned, for a
period of twelve (12) consecutive months (regardless of any reservation of an intent not to
abandon or to resume such use), such use shall not thereafter be reestablished or resumed, and
any subsequent use or occupancy of such land shall comply with the regulations of the zoning
district in which such land is located.
(2) When a nonconforming use of a part or all of a structure which was designed and intended for a
use which is permitted in the zoning district in which such structure is located, regardless of
how it was originally used or is presently being used, is discontinued or abandoned for a period
of twelve (12) consecutive months (regardless of any reservation of an intent not to abandon or
to resume such use), such use shall not thereafter be reestablished or resumed, and any
subsequent use or occupancy of such structure shall comply with the regulations of the zoning
district in which such structure is located.
(3) When a nonconforming use of a part or all of a structure which was not designed and intended
for any use which is permitted in the zoning district in which such structure is located,
regardless of how it was originally used or is presently being used, is discontinued or
abandoned for a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive months (regardless of any reservation
of an intent not to abandon or to resume such use), such use shall not thereafter be reestablished
or resumed, and any subsequent use or occupancy of such structure shall comply with the
regulations of the zoning district in which such structure is located.
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(h) Nonconforming accessory uses. No use which is accessory to a principal nonconforming use shall
continue after such principal use shall cease or terminate.
(i) Nonconforming residential uses. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (b) and (c), any
structure which is devoted to a residential use and which is located in a commercial or industrial
district, may be remodeled, extended, expanded and enlarged; provided that after any such
remodeling, extension, expansion or enlargement, such structure shall not be used to accommodate a
greater number of dwelling or lodging units than such structure accommodated prior to any such
work.
(j) Status of newly created nonconforming uses. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (c) and
(d), any structure which is devoted in whole or in part to a use which is made nonconforming by the
enactment of this chapter, may be remodeled, extended, expanded, enlarged, repaired, or rebuilt;
provided, however that the provisions of this section apply only to the use which existed on February
14, 1977.
(Code 1966, § 36-1103; Ord. No. 83-8957, § 1, 3-21-83)
Sec. 42-580. Status of conditional uses.
(a) Status of existing conditional uses. Where a use exists on February 14, 1977, and is permitted only as
a conditional use in the zoning district in which it is located, such use shall not be deemed to be a
nonconforming use, but shall, without further action, be deemed a lawful conforming use in such
zoning district.
(b) Status of future conditional uses. Any use for which a conditional use permit has been issued as
provided in article XIII of this chapter shall not be deemed to be a nonconforming use, but shall,
without further action, be deemed a lawful conforming use.
(Code 1966, § 36-1104)
Sec. 42-581. Nonconforming signs.
(a) When deemed nonconforming; exception. All existing signs which are not specifically permitted or
which do not comply with all of the provisions of this chapter for the zoning district in which they
are located as of April 17, 1990, shall be considered nonconforming signs. Provided, however,
theatre marque signs in existence on April 17, 1990, and located in the C-4 district shall be deemed
lawfully conforming signs, except for requirements pertaining to safety, structural integrity, and
maintenance and shall not be subject to the abandonment requirements set forth in section 42-510.
(b) Repairs and damage. Nonconforming signs may not, after February 14, 1977, be enlarged,
structurally altered or extended unless such sign shall be made to comply with all of the provisions
of this chapter, except that normal repairs and repainting of nonconforming signs are permitted.
When a permanent nonconforming sign is destroyed or damaged by any means to the extent of fifty
(50) percent or more of its present day replacement value, it shall not thereafter be restored unless
such sign shall be made to conform to all of the provisions of this chapter.
(c) Removal of nonconforming signs. Any sign that does not conform to the sign regulations for the
zoning district in which it is located shall be removed in accordance with the following schedule:
(1) A sign having a total area of twenty-four (24) square feet or less which is located in any
residential district shall be removed within two (2) years from the date such sign became
nonconforming with respect to this chapter.
(2) All other signs located in any residential district shall be removed within four (4) years from
the date such sign became nonconforming with respect to this chapter.
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(d) Nonconforming open storage yards, outdoor display or junk yards. Any nonconforming open storage
yard, outdoor display or junk yard or any other nonconforming uses of land, not involving a structure
or involving only structures which are accessory to such use of land shall be discontinued or made to
conform to the regulations of the zoning district in which located within two (2) years from the date
such use became nonconforming with respect to these regulations. However, no such use shall be
required to terminate if within the period it shall be located within a completely enclosed building or
surrounded by a solid fence screening the stored goods or materials from general view.
(Code 1966, § 36-1105; Ord. No. 90-9381, §§ 6, 9, 5-14-90)
Secs. 42-582--42-595. Reserved.
ARTICLE XIII. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS12
Sec. 42-596. Enforcement.
(a) Enforcement officer. This chapter shall be enforced by a zoning administrator who shall be
appointed by the city manager and who shall be authorized to expend such funds, employ deputies
and clerical assistants, and to carry out his duties under this chapter as shall be approved from time
to time by the city as follows:
(1) Approve and issue all zoning and occupancy certificates and make and maintain records
thereof;
(2) Conduct inspections of buildings, structures and uses of land to determine compliance with the
provisions of this chapter;
(3) Receive, file and forward to the board of zoning appeals the records of all appeals and all
applications for conditional uses and variances;
(4) Maintain permanent and current records of the zoning regulations, including but not limited to,
all zoning maps, amendments, special uses, variances, appeals and applications thereof and
records of hearings thereon;
(5) Prepare and have available in book, pamphlet or map form, on or before March thirty-first of
each year:
a. The compiled text of the zoning regulations and amendments thereto, including all
amendments adopted through the preceding December thirty-first; and
b. A zoning map or maps, showing the zoning districts, divisions and classifications in effect
on the preceding December thirty-first.
(6) Maintain a supply of copies of the compiled text of the zoning regulations, and the rules of the
board of zoning appeals. A fee for each copy shall be charged to defray the cost of printing;
(7) Provide such clerical, technical and consultative assistance as may be required by the board of
zoning appeals and other boards, commissions and officials in the exercise of their duties
relating to this chapter;
(b) Zoning certificates and certificates of occupancy granted only in conformance with regulations:
(1) Zoning certificates. Unless a zoning certificate shall first have been obtained from the office of
the zoning administrator:
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a. The construction, building, moving, remodeling or reconstruction of any structure shall
not be commenced;
b. Permits pertaining to the use of land or structures shall not be issued by any other official,
officer, employee, department, board or bureau of the city;
c. Any zoning certificate issued in conflict with these regulations shall be null and void.
(2) Occupancy certificates. No structure or addition thereto constructed, built, moved, remodeled
or reconstructed after February 14, 1977, shall be occupied or used for any purpose; and no
land vacant on February 14, 1977, shall be used for any purpose; and no use of any land or
structure shall be changed to any other use, unless an occupancy certificate shall first have been
obtained from the office of the zoning administrator certifying that the proposed use or
occupancy complies with all the provisions of this chapter.
(c) Zoning certificate:
(1) Application for zoning certificate. Every application for a zoning certificate shall be
accompanied by a plot plan, in duplicate, drawn to scale and in such form as may, from time to
time, be prescribed by the zoning administrator, showing the location, ground area, height, and
bulk of all present and proposed structures, drives and parking lots, the building lines in
relation to lot lines, waste disposal areas, the use to be made of such present and proposed
structures on the land, and such other information as may be required by the zoning
administrator for the proper enforcement of this chapter. One copy of the plot plan shall be
retained by the zoning administrator as a public record.
(2) Issuance of zoning certificate. A zoning certificate shall be either issued or refused by the
zoning administrator within ten (10) days after the receipt of an application thereof or within
such further period as may be agreed to by the applicant. When the zoning administrator
refuses to issue a zoning certificate, he shall advise the applicant in writing of the reasons for
the refusal.
(3) Period of validity. A zoning certificate shall become null and void four (4) months after the
date on which it is issued unless within such four (4) month period construction, building,
moving, remodeling or reconstruction of a structure is commenced or a use is commenced.
(d) Occupancy certificate:
(1) Application for occupancy certificate. Every application for a zoning certificate shall be
deemed to be an application for an occupancy certificate. Every application for an occupancy
certificate for a new or changed use of land or structures where no zoning certificate is required
shall be filed with the office of the zoning administrator and be in such form and contain such
information as the zoning administrator shall provide by general rule.
(2) Issuance of occupancy certificate. No occupancy certificate for a structure or addition thereto
constructed, built, moved, remodeled or reconstructed after February 14, 1977 shall be issued
until such work has been completed and the premises inspected and certified by the office of
the zoning administrator to be in full and complete compliance with the plans and
specifications upon which the zoning certificate was issued. No occupancy certificate for a new
use of any structure or land shall be issued until the premises have been inspected and certified
by the office of the zoning administrator to be in full and complete compliance with all the
applicable regulations for the zoning district in which it is located. Pending the issuance of a
permanent occupancy certificate, a temporary occupancy certificate may be issued to be valid
for a period not to exceed six (6) months from its date pending the completion of any addition
or during partial occupancy of the premises. An occupancy certificate shall be issued, or written
notice shall be given to the applicant stating the reasons why a certificate cannot be issued,
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within ten (10) days after the receipt of an application thereof, or after the office of the zoning
administrator is notified in writing that the structures or premises are ready for occupancy.
(Code 1966, § 36-1200)
Sec. 42-597. Board of zoning appeals.
(a) Authorization. The board of zoning appeals for the City of Salina is hereby established in accordance
with K.S.A. 12-714.
(b) Membership. The board shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be appointed by the mayor
with the approval of the board of city commissioners. All members shall be residents of the city.
None of the members appointed shall hold any other elected or appointed office or position in the
city government, except that one member shall be a member of the planning commission.
(c) Power and duties. The board shall have the power to:
(1) Hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision
or determination made by the zoning administrator in the enforcement of the zoning
regulations. The board may reverse or may modify the order, requirement, decision or
determination and to that end shall have all the powers of the administrative official from
whom the appeal is taken.
(2) Authorize in specific cases a variance from the specific terms of these zoning regulations which
shall not be contrary to the public interest where, due to special conditions, a literal
enforcement of the provisions of the regulations will result in unnecessary hardship for the
applicant. The board shall be limited to granting variances on matters including, but not limited
to, building height, setbacks, lot size and lot coverage, as provided by the zoning regulations. A
request for a variance may be granted after a public hearing upon a finding by the board that all
of the following conditions have been met:
a. The variance requested arises from such condition which is unique to the property in
question and which is not ordinarily found in the same zone or district, and is not created
by an action or actions of the property owner or applicant.
b. The granting of the permit for variance will not adversely affect the rights of adjacent
property owners or residents.
c. The strict application of the provisions of the zoning regulations from which the variance
is requested will constitute an unnecessary hardship upon the property owner represented
in the application.
d. The variance requested will not adversely affect the public health, safety, morals, order,
convenience, prosperity, or general welfare.
e. Granting the variance desired will not be opposed to the general spirit and intent of the
zoning regulations.
(3) In permitting a variance, the board may impose appropriate conditions and safeguards
including, but not limited to, planting screens, fencing, construction commencement and
completion dates, lighting, road access restrictions, parking requirements or any other
requirement which the board deems appropriate under the circumstances, upon a finding that
they are necessary to fulfill the purpose and intent of the zoning regulations.
(4) The board is not authorized to issue the following types of variances:
a. A variance which would allow a use not otherwise permitted in the zoning district.
b. A variance to a zoning ordinance definition.
c. A variance to expand or enlarge a nonconforming use.
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d. A variance that would increase residential density above the maximum allowed in a
zoning district.
e. A variance that would create a zero lot line setback.
f. A variance to the owner of a substandard lot where such lot was created in violation of the
zoning regulations.
g. A variance that would increase the number of permitted signs on a zoning lot.
(d) Commencement of proceeding before the board.
(1) Appeals.
a. By whom: Appeals to the board may be taken by any person aggrieved, or by any officer,
department, or board of the city, or any governmental agency or body affected by any
decision or interpretation of the zoning administrator. Such appeal shall be filed with the
secretary of the board within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision by the zoning
administrator, and such appeal shall specify, in writing, the grounds for appeal of the
administrator's decision. The zoning administrator, when notified by the board of zoning
appeals, shall transmit to the board all the papers constituting the record upon which the
action appealed from was taken, within the time period established by the rules of the
board.
b. Effect of appeal: An appeal stays all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed
from, including a permittee's right to proceed with development or other activities under a
building permit, the issuance of which is a subject of the appeal.
(2) Variances. Any person may apply to the board for a variance by filing an application with the
secretary of the board. The application shall include the following:
a. The name, address, telephone number and signature of the property owner and applicant.
b. The name and address of the architect, professional engineer or contractor, if any.
c. A site plan of the property showing the following:
1. Property lines of the subject property.
2. Size and location of existing structures and the distance between all existing and
proposed structures on the property.
3. Setbacks for all existing and proposed structures on the property.
4. Any other dimension and/or information that may be relevant to the request.
d. A survey or verification that property and structure dimensions on the site plan are correct.
e. The names and addresses of the record owners of all property adjoining the property in
question.
f. A narrative statement of how the statutory requirements in K.S.A. 12-715 are met.
(3) Representation. An applicant must appear in person at the public hearing, or be represented by
an agent or attorney, in order for the board to act on the application.
(e) Written decisions. The board shall render its decision and findings in writing within thirty (30) days
of the conclusion of the hearing. Decisions shall be filed in a public office designated by the board of
commissioners and shall be a public record.
(f) Dissatisfaction with the determination of the board. Any person, official or governmental body
dissatisfied with any order or determination of the board of zoning appeals may bring an action in
district court to determine the reasonableness of any such order or determination.
(Code 1966, § 36-1201; Ord. No. 88-9244, § 1, 4-11-88)
Cross references: Administration, Ch. 2; boards and commissions generally, § 2-136 et seq.
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Sec. 42-597.1. Administrative variance.
(a) Authorization. If an applicant's variance request is within fifteen (15) percent of the municipal
requirements of the zoning regulations, the applicant may apply for an administrative variance from
the zoning administrator. In order to grant such a variance, the zoning administrator shall use the
same criteria as the board of zoning appeals. The applicant must demonstrate that his application
satisfies the statutory requirements of K.S.A. 12-15, and in addition, an administrative variance can
only be granted with the consent of adjoining property ownersError! Bookmark not defined..
(b) Application procedure. An application for an administrative variance shall be filed with the office of
the zoning administrator. The application submission requirements shall be the same as for a
variance request to the board of zoning appeals, with the following additional requirements:
(1) After a completed application is submitted, the zoning administrator shall prepare a signature
sheet and map of adjoining properties for the applicant.
(2) The applicant must obtain the signatures of all property owners listed on the sheet.
(3) After return of the completed signature sheet, the zoning administrator may issue a certificate
for an administrative variance if it meets the required statutory conditions.
(c) Appeals to the board of zoning appeals. If an adjoining property owner refuses to sign the signature
sheet or if the zoning administrator refuses to grant an administrative variance request, the applicant
may still make application to the board of zoning appeals for the variance.
(Ord. No. 88-9244, § 2, 4-11-88)
Sec. 42-597.2. Conditional use permits.
(a) Authorization. It is recognized that certain uses may be desirable when located in the community,
but that these uses may be incompatible with other uses permitted in a zoning district and may
possess characteristics of such unique and special nature relative to location, design, size, method of
operation, circulation and public facilities that each specific use must be considered individually.
Therefore, the planning commission may authorize, as an exception to the provisions of this chapter,
the establishment of those conditional uses that are expressly authorized to be permitted as a
conditional use in a particular zoning district or in one or more zoning districts. No conditional use
shall be authorized as an exception to this chapter unless the planning commission is specifically
authorized by this chapter to grant such conditional use and unless such grant complies with all the
applicable provisions of this chapter.
(b) Application for conditional use permit. An application for a conditional use permit shall be filed with
the office of the zoning administrator who shall forward a copy to the secretary of the planning
commission. The application shall contain the following information:
(1) The name, address, telephone number and signature of the property owner and applicant.
(2) The name and address of the architect, professional engineer or contractor, if any.
(3) Description of existing use and/or zoning.
(4) A narrative description of the proposed conditional use.
(5) A site plan of the property showing the following:
a. Property lines and building setbacks of the subject property.
b. Size and location of all existing and proposed structures on the property.
c. Parking and loading areas.
d. Vehicular access and circulation.
e. Existing and proposed signs.
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f. Refuse and service areas.
g. Utilities and drainage ways.
h. Open spaces, landscaping, screening and fencing.
i. Such other information as the planning commission may require to determine if the
proposed conditional use meets the intent and requirements of this chapter.
(6) A survey or verification that property and structure dimensions on the site plan are correct.
(7) The names and addresses of the record owners of all property located within two hundred (200)
feet of the property in question.
(c) Hearing on conditional use permits. A public hearing on the conditional use permit application shall
be held and notice thereof given as provided in K.S.A. 12-708 and section 42-24 of this chapter.
(1) Review. The planning commission shall review all applicable evidence regarding the site,
existing and proposed structures, neighboring uses, parking areas, driveway locations, street
access, traffic generation and circulation, utilities, drainage, the proposed operation, and such
other evidence as deemed appropriate.
(2) Standards. The planning commission shall not grant a conditional use permit unless it shall, in
each specified case, make specific written findings of fact directly based upon the particular
evidence presented to it, that support all of the following conclusions:
a. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable regulations of this chapter,
including lot size requirements, bulk regulations, use limitations, and performance
standards;
b. The proposed conditional use at the specified location will contribute to and promote the
welfare or convenience of the public;
c. The proposed conditional use will not cause substantial injury to the value of other
property in the neighborhood in which it is to be located;
d. The location and size of the conditional use, the nature and intensity of the operation
involved or conducted in connection with it, and the location of the site with respect to
streets giving access to it are such that the conditional use will not dominate the
immediate neighborhood so as to prevent development and use of neighboring property in
accordance with the applicable zoning district regulations. In determining whether the
conditional use will so dominate the immediate neighborhood, consideration shall be
given to:
1. The location, nature and height of buildings, structures, walls and fences on the site;
and
2. The nature and extent of landscaping and screening on the site.
e. Off-street parking and loading areas will be provided in accordance with the standards set
forth in Article XI of this chapter, and such areas will be screened from adjoining
residential uses and located so as to protect such residential uses from any injurious effect;
f. Adequate utility, drainage, and other such necessary facilities have been or will be
provided;
g. Adequate access roads or entrance and exit drives will be provided and shall be so
designed to prevent traffic hazards and to minimize traffic congestion in public streets and
alleys.
(3) Conditions. In granting a conditional use permit, the commission may impose appropriate
conditions and safeguards including but not limited to planting screens, fencing, construction
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commencement and completion dates, lighting, operational controls, duration of a use,
improved traffic circulation, access restrictions, parking requirements, drainage facilities or any
other requirement which the commission deems appropriate upon a finding that they are
necessary to fulfill the purpose and intent of this chapter.
(d) Appeal to city commission. An applicant who is dissatisfied with the decision of the planning
commission may appeal the decision to the board of city commissioners, provided the appeal is
submitted in writing to the office of the zoning administrator within fourteen (14) days from the
planning commission's action. Upon receipt of an appeal from the action of the planning
commission, the board of commissioners shall set a hearing date to consider all information,
testimony and minutes of the planning commission's public hearing to reach a decision on the
applicant's request. The board of city commissioners may affirm the decision or return the
application to the planning commission for further consideration together with a statement
specifying the basis for their disagreement. Upon receipt of a second decision from the planning
commission, the board of city commissioners may affirm, modify or overrule the decision of the
planning commission. The board of commissioners shall overrule the planning commission by a
favorable vote of a majority of the full board of commissioners.
(e) Protest. Affected property owners shall have the same right to present a protest petition to the city
commission as property owners in rezoning cases. The protest procedure shall be as provided in
K.S.A. 12-708 and section 42-26(b) of this chapter.
(f) Period of validity. No conditional use permit granted by the planning commission shall be valid for a
period longer than one hundred eighty (180) days from the date in which the planning commission
grants the conditional use, unless within such one hundred eighty (180) day period:
(1) A building permit is obtained and the erection or alteration of a structure is started; or
(2) An occupancy permit is obtained and a use commenced.
The planning commission may grant one extension not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days,
upon written application, without notice or hearing.
(Ord. No. 88-9244, § 3, 4-11-88)
Sec. 42-598. Fees.
Every application for a zoning certificate, occupancy certificate, variance, conditional use permit, or
amendment, or the filing of a notice of appeal shall be accompanied by such fee as shall be specified
from time to time, by ordinance of the board of commissioners.
(Code 1966, § 36-1202)
Sec. 42-599. Violations and penalties.
(a) Complaints of violations. Any person may file a written complaint with the zoning administrator of
an alleged violation of these regulations stating fully the cases and basis for such violation. The
zoning administrator shall record such complaint, investigate it, and take appropriate action as
necessary.
(b) Notification. Whenever the zoning administrator has determined that any of the provisions of the
regulations have been or are being violated, he shall notify, in writing, the person responsible for
such violation, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it.
The zoning administrator may order:
(1) Discontinuance of any illegal use of land, buildings, or structures;
(2) Removal of illegal buildings, structures or any additions or alterations thereto;
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(3) Discontinuance of any illegal work being done; or
(4) Take any other appropriate action authorized by these or any other applicable regulations to put
an end to such violation.
(c) Penalties. Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of these
regulations or fail to comply with any order or regulation, or who shall build in violation of any
specifications or plans submitted and approved, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, shall,
for each and every violation and noncompliance respectively be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
Upon conviction thereof, the person, firm, or corporation shall be fined in a sum of not less than fifty
dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense. Each and every day a
violation is permitted to exist after notification thereof shall be deemed a separate offense.
(d) Remedies. In the event that any building, structure or sign is constructed, reconstructed, relocated, or
maintained; or any building, structure, sign or land is used in violation of these regulations, an
appropriate action or proceeding in law or equity may be instituted in the name of the City of Salina,
to prevent such unlawful development, construction, reconstruction, alteration, relocation,
maintenance or use, or to restrain, abate, enjoin or correct such violation, to prevent the occupancy
of such building, structure or land or to prevent any illegal acts, conduct, business or use in and
about the premises. These remedies shall be in addition to the penalties in subsection (c) above.
(Code 1966, § 36-1203; Ord. No. 88-9245, § 1, 4-11-88)
Sec. 42-600. Interpretation, conflict and separability.
(a) Interpretation. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be
considered to be the minimum requirements for the protection and promotion of the public health,
safety and welfare.
(b) Conflict with public and private provisions:
(1) Public provisions. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to interfere with, abrogate or
annul any other law, ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation; where any provision of this
chapter imposes restrictions different from those imposed by any other statute, ordinance,
resolution, rule, regulation or other provision of law, whichever provisions are more restrictive,
or impose higher standards, shall control.
(2) Private provisions. This chapter is not intended to abrogate, annul or otherwise interfere with
any easement, covenant or any other private agreement or restriction, provided, however, that
where this chapter is more restrictive or imposes higher standards or requirements than such
easements, covenants, private agreements or restrictions, the requirements of this chapter shall
govern.
(c) Separability. If any part or provision of this chapter or application thereof to any person or
circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be
confined in its operation to the part, provision or application directly involved in the controversy in
which such judgment shall have been rendered and shall not affect or impair the validity of the
remainder of this chapter or its application to other persons or circumstances. The city hereby
declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this chapter even without any such part,
provision or application.
(Code 1966, § 36-1204)
Sec. 42-601. Savings provision.
This chapter shall not be construed as abating any action now pending under prior existing zoning
regulations, or as discontinuing, abating, modifying or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as
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affecting the liability of any person or as waiving any rights of the city under any provision existing on
February 14, 1977 or as vacating or annulling any rights obtained by any person by lawful action of the
city, except as shall be expressly provided for in this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-1205)
Sec. 42-602. Reservations and repeals.
Upon the adoption of this chapter, Ordinance Number 6613 of Salina, adopted April 11, 1962, as
amended, is hereby repealed, except as to such sections expressly retained herein.
(Code 1966, § 36-1206)
Secs. 42-603--42-615. Reserved.
ARTICLE XIV. DEFINITIONS13
Sec. 42-616. Generally.
(a) For the purposes of this chapter, certain numbers, abbreviations, terms and words used herein shall
be used, interpreted and defined as set forth in this article. Any word or phrase which is defined in
this article, or elsewhere in this chapter, shall have the meaning as so defined whenever the word or
phrase is used in this chapter, unless such definition is expressly limited in its meaning or scope.
(b) Unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary:
(1) Words used in the present tense include the future tense; words used in the singular number
include the plural; and words used in the plural number include the singular.
(2) The word "shall" is always mandatory and the word "may" is always permissive.
(3) The word "person" includes individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, governmental
bodies, agencies, and all other legal entities.
(4) The words "used" or "occupied" as applied to any land or building shall be construed to include
the words "intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied."
(5) The word "building" includes "structure" and a building or a structure includes any part thereof.
(6) The word "city" means the City of Salina.
(Code 1966, § 36-1300)
Sec. 42-617. Accessory.
"Accessory" is the term applied to a building structure or use or a portion of a principal building which
is clearly incidental or subordinate to, and customary in connection with, the principal building,
structure or use, which is located on the same plot with the principal building, structure or use, and
which contributes to the comfort, convenience or necessity of occupants, business or industry in the
principal building or use served. Any accessory building or structure attached to a principal building or
structure by a shared common wall shall be deemed to be part of such principal building or structure in
applying the bulk requirements to such building or structure.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(1); Ord. No. 05-10264, § 2, 4-4-05)
Sec. 42-617.1. Adult-oriented business.
Adult-oriented business means an adult arcade, adult entertainment business, adult media or
13 Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
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merchandise outlet, adult motion picture theater or similar type of adult oriented business as defined by
City Code.
(Ord. No. 97-9828, § 1, 10-6-97; Ord. No. 00-9969, § 1, 2-14-00)
Sec. 42-618. Advertising sign.
See "sign, advertising."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(2))
Sec. 42-618.1. Actuarial premium rates.
"Actuarial premium rates" are those rates established by the administrator pursuant to individual
community studies and investigations which are undertaken to provide flood insurance in accordance
with section 1307 of the act and the accepted actuarial principles. "Risk premium rates" include
provisions for operating costs and allowances.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-619. Agriculture uses.
"Agriculture use" is the use of a tract of land not less than five (5) acres for growing crops in the open,
dairying, pasturage, horticulture, floriculture, and necessary accessory uses, including the structures
necessary for carrying out farming operations and the residence of the person who owns or operates the
farm, and the family thereof; provided, however, such agricultural use shall not include the following
uses:
(1) The maintenance and operation of commercial greenhouses or hydroponic farms, except in
zoning districts in which such uses are expressly permitted;
(2) Wholesale or retail sales as an accessory use unless the same are specifically permitted by these
regulations;
(3) The feeding, grazing, or sheltering of animals or poultry in either penned enclosures or in open
pasture within one hundred (100) feet of any lot line.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(3))
Sec. 42-620. Airport.
"Airport" is any area of land or water which is used, or intended for use for the landing or taking off of
aircraft, and any appurtenant areas which are used or intended for use for airport buildings, other airport
facilities or rights-of-way, including taxiways, aircraft storage areas, hangars and other necessary
buildings and open spaces.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(4))
Sec. 42-621. Alley.
"Alley" is a public or private right-of-way primarily designed to serve as secondary access to the side or
rear of these properties whose principal frontage is on some other street.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(5))
Sec. 42-622. Alteration.
"Alteration," as applied to a building structure, is a change or rearrangement of the supporting members,
or an enlargement, or the moving of one (1) location or position to another.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(6))
Sec. 42-623. Animal hospital.
"Animal hospital" is a facility for the medical and surgical treatment of animals and their care during the
time of such treatment.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(7))
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Sec. 42-624. Apartment.
"Apartment" is a part of a building consisting of a room or suite of rooms intended, designed or used as
a residence by an individual or a single-family and located in a multiple-family dwelling.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(8))
Sec. 42-625. Apparel stores.
"Apparel stores" are stores selling clothing for men, women or children at retail.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(9))
Sec. 42-625.1. Appeal.
"Appeal" is a written request for a review of the zoning administrator's interpretation of any provision of
this chapter.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-626. Appliance repairs.
"Appliance repairs" is the repairing and servicing of common household appliances such as washing
machines, television sets, power tools, electric razors, radios and refrigerators.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(10))
Sec. 42-627. Appliance sales.
"Appliance sales" is the sale of common household appliances such as washing machines, television
sets, power tools, electric razors, radios and refrigerators, and repair of the same types of appliances as
are sold on the premises where such repairs are incidental or accessory to the sale of such types of
appliances.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(11))
Sec. 42-628. Applicant.
"Applicant" is the owner or duly designated representative of land proposed to be subdivided, or for
which conditional use permit, amendment, variance, zoning certificate or certificate of occupancy has
been requested. Consent shall be required from the legal owner of the premises.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(12))
Sec. 42-629. Area.
"Area" is a price of land capable of being described with such accuracy that its location may be
established and boundaries definitely ascertained.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(13))
Sec. 42-629.1. Area of shallow flooding.
"Area of shallow flooding" is a designated AH zone on the city's flood insurance rate map (FIRM) with
a one (1) percent or greater annual chance of flooding to an average depth of one (1) to three (3) feet
where a clearly defined channel is unpredictable and where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding
is characterized by ponding or sheet flow.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-629.2. Area of special flood hazard.
"Area of special flood hazard" is the land in the flood plain within the city subject to one percent or
greater chance of flooding in any given year.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-630. Automobile service and accessory stores.
"Automobile service and accessory stores" are stores engaged primarily in the business of selling and
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installing tires, batteries and other automobile parts and accessories. Automobile service includes the
lubrication of automobiles and the replacement of minor parts but does not include major repair work,
such as motor replacement, body and fender repair or spray painting.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(14); Ord. No. 87-9196, § 2, 7-27-87)
Sec. 42-630.1. Automobile repair.
"Automobile repair" is the repair, rebuilding or reconditioning of motor vehicles or parts thereof,
including such major repairs as spray painting, body, fender, transmission, differential, axle, spring and
frame repairs; repairs of radiators requiring removal thereof and major overhauling of engines.
(Ord. No. 87-9196, § 3, 7-27-87)
Sec. 42-631. Automobile sales.
"Automobile sales" is the sale of new and used automobiles and other motor vehicles in operating
condition; the storage of automobiles and other motor vehicles in operating condition; but not including
storage of trucks of more than five (5) tons in weight or buses; and, the repair and servicing of such
vehicles, but not including body work, painting, or motor rebuilding, unless specifically permitted by the
zoning district regulations.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(15))
Sec. 42-632. Awning.
"Awning" is a roof-like cover that is temporary in nature and that projects from the wall of a building for
the purpose of shielding a doorway or window from the elements.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(16))
Sec. 42-633. Awning sign.
See "sign, awning, canopy, and marquee."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(17))
Sec. 42-634. Banks and financial institutions.
"Banks and financial institutions" are commercial banks, savings and loan associations, brokerage
offices and other similar financial institutions, but not including pawnshops.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(18))
Sec. 42-634.1. Base flood.
"Base flood" is the flood having one percent chance of being equalled or exceeded in any given year.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-634.2. Bar.
"Bar" is an establishment serving alcoholic beverages in which the principal business is the sale of such
beverages at retail for consumption on the premises and in which food sales is only incidental to the
consumption of such beverage.
(Ord. No. 01-10056, § 4, 9-24-01)
Sec. 42-635. Beverage distributors.
"Beverage distributors" are warehouses for the storage and distribution of beer, soft drinks and other
beverages, but not including bottling plants and similar industrial uses.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(19))
Sec. 42-636. Block.
"Block" is a tract of land bounded by streets or by a combination of streets and public parks, cemeteries,
railroads, rights-of-way, shorelines or boundary lines of municipalities.
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(Code 1966, § 36-1301(20))
Sec. 42-637. Building.
"Building" is any covered structure built for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals,
chattels or moveable propertyError! Bookmark not defined. of any kind, and which is permanently
affixed to the land.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(21))
Sec. 42-638. Building, principal.
"Principal building" is a building in which is conducted the main or principal use of the lot on which
said building is situated.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(22))
Sec. 42-639. Bulk, nonconforming.
"Nonconforming bulk" is that part of a building, structure or nonbuilding use which does not conform to
one or more of the applicable bulk regulations herein.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(24))
Sec. 42-640. Bulk regulations.
"Bulk regulations" are regulations controlling the size of structures and the relationships of structures
and uses to each other and to open areas and lot lines. Bulk regulations include regulations controlling:
(1) Maximum height;
(2) Maximum lot coverage;
(3) Minimum size of yard and setbacks.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(25))
Sec. 42-641. Bulletin board sign.
See "sign, bulletin board."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(23))
Sec. 42-642. Business and professional office.
"Business and professional office" means a building or a portion of a building used for the conduct of
business by persons including, but not limited to, a single doctor or dentist, accountants, architects,
attorneys, consultants, engineers, insurance agents, investment consultants, real estate brokers, where
there is no display of merchandise and the storage and sale of merchandise is clearly incidental to the
service provided.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(26); Ord. No. 91-9464, § 1, 9-9-91)
Sec. 42-643. Campground.
"Campground" is an area or premises in which space is provided for transient occupancy or use by
tourists occupying tents, recreational vehicles, or mobile homes less than twelve (12) feet wide.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(27))
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Sec. 42-644. Camping trailer.
"Camping trailer" is a vehicular portable unit mounted on wheels and constructed with collapsible
partial side walls which fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at the camp site to provide
temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use. (See recreational vehicle.)
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(28))
Sec. 42-645. Canopy.
"Canopy" is any structure, moveable or stationary, attached to and deriving its support from framework
or posts or other means independent of a connected structure for the purpose of shielding a platform,
stoop or sidewalk from the elements; or, a roof-like structure of a permanent nature which projects from
the wall of a structure and overhangs the public way.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(29))
Sec. 42-646. Canopy sign.
See "sign, awning, canopy, and marquee."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(30))
Sec. 42-647. Capacity in persons.
"Capacity in persons" is the maximum number of persons that can avail themselves of the services (or
goods) of an establishment, at any one time, with reasonable comfort.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(31))
Sec. 42-648. Car wash.
"Car wash" is a building or portion thereof, containing facilities for washing more than two (2)
automobiles, using production line methods with a chain conveyor, blower, steam cleaning device, or
other mechanical devices; or providing space, water, equipment or soap for the complete or partial hand-
washing of such automobiles, whether by operator or by customer.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(32))
Sec. 42-649. Commercial district.
"Commercial district" is any zoning district designated with a "C", for example "C-1", "C-2", etc.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(33))
Sec. 42-650. Common open space.
"Common open space" is a parcel of land or an area of water, or combination of both land and water,
within a site designated as a planned residential development district and designed and intended for the
use and enjoyment of the residents of the planned residential development. Common open space does
not include streets, alleys, parks, off-street parking or loading areas, public open space, or other facilities
dedicated by the developer for public use. Common open space shall be substantially free of structures
but may contain such improvements as are approved as a part of the general development plan and are
appropriate for the recreation of residents of the planned residential development.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(34))
Sec. 42-651. Completely enclosed building.
"Completely enclosed building" is a building separated on all sides from adjacent open space or from
other buildings by fixed exterior or party walls, pierced only by windows and entrance or exit doors, and
covered by a permanent roof.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(35))
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Sec. 42-652. Construction sign.
See "sign construction."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(36))
Sec. 42-652.1. Contractor’s storage yard.
“Contractor’s storage yard” is a lot or portion of a lot or parcel, with or without buildings, used to store and
maintain vehicles, construction equipment and other materials and facilities customarily required in the building
trade by a construction contractor.
(Ord. No. 07-10386, § 2, 5-7-07)
Sec. 42-653. Corner lot.
"Corner lot" is a lot which adjoins the point of intersection or meeting of two (2) or more streets and in which the
interior angle formed by the street lines is one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees or less. If the street lines are
curved, the angle shall be measured at the point of intersection of the extensions of the street lines in the
directions which they take at the intersections of the street line with the side lot and with the rear lot line of the
lot. If the street line is curved at its point of intersection with the side lot line or rear lot line, the tangent to the
curve at that point shall be considered the direction of the street.
(Code 1966, § 36-1401(37))
Sec. 42-653.1. Critical drainage area.
"Critical drainage area" is an area designated on the official zoning map of the city that is subject to periodic
flooding due to stormwater ponding or sheet flow.
(Ord. No. 97-9780, § 1, 2-10-97)
Sec. 42-654. Day care home.
"Day care home" is a home in which regular care is given for less than eighteen (18) hours a day to a maximum of
six (6) children under kindergarten age including the family's own children in this age group and four (4)
additional children kindergarten age and over, with a maximum of ten (10) children including the provider's
children. Day care homes shall meet all requirements of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment,
Bureau of Maternal and Child Health.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(38); Ord. No. 82-8914, § 1, 6-21-82)
Sec. 42-655. Density.
"Density" is the restriction on the number of dwelling units that may be constructed per acre or per square feet of
zoning lot area.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(39))
Sec. 42-656. Developer.
"Developer" is the legal or beneficial owner of all of the land proposed to be included in a planned development,
or the duly authorized agent thereof. The holder of an option or contract to purchase, a lessee having a remaining
term of not less than forty (40) years, or other person having an enforceable proprietary interest in such land, shall
be deemed to be a developer for the purpose of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(40))
Sec. 42-656.1. Development.
"Development" is any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to
buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations or
storage of equipment or materials.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86; Ord. No. 92-9524, § 2, 8-10-92)
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Sec. 42-657. Dog kennel.
"Dog kennel" is any place where more than four (4) dogs are kept, maintained, boarded and/or bred for a
fee and/or offered for sale except those places/persons meeting the minimum requirements as hobby
breeders.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(41); Ord. No. 81-8863, § 13, 8-3-81)
Sec. 42-657.1. Drinking establishment.
"Drinking establishment" is an establishment which may be open to the general public, where alcoholic liquor by
the drink is sold [K.S.A. 41-2601(i)].
(Ord. No. 01-10056, § 5, 9-24-01)
Sec. 42-658. Drive-in establishment.
"Drive-in establishment" is a place of business being operated for the sale and purchase at retail of food and other
goods, services or entertainment, which is laid out and equipped so as to allow some or all of its patrons to be
served or accommodated while remaining in their automobiles on the premises or elsewhere on the premises but
outside any completely enclosed structures; or an establishment which customarily packages food for carry out.
(Code 1966, § 1301(42); Ord. No. 82-8918, § 4, 8-9-82)
Sec. 42-658.1. Drive-up window.
"Drive-up window" is a window for service to a customer in a vehicle with the intent that the customer
not consume the food or beverages on the premises in parked vehicles.
(Ord. No. 82-8918, § 4, 8-9-82)
Editor's note: Ord. No. 82-8918, § 4 added (42a) to § 36-1301 of the 1966 Code. At the editor's discretion the provision have been
included as § 42-658.1 of this Code.
Sec. 42-659. Dry cleaning (self-service).
"Dry cleaning (self-service)" is an establishment providing facilities with which customers may dry
clean their own clothes or other fabrics.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(43))
Sec. 42-660. Dry cleaning plant.
"Dry cleaning plant" is an establishment in which clothing and other fabrics are dry cleaned professionally.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(44))
Sec. 42-661. Dwelling.
"Dwelling" is a permanent building or portion thereof, designed and used exclusively for residential occupancy,
including single-family and multiple-family dwellings, manufactured and mobile homes and rooming and
boarding houses, but not including hotels and motels.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(45); Ord. No. 94-9629, § 2, 4-4-94)
Sec. 42-662. Dwelling, attached.
"Attached dwelling" is a residential building which is joined to another dwelling at one (1) or more sides by a
party wall or walls.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(46))
Sec. 42-663. Dwelling, detached.
"Detached dwelling" is a residential building which is entirely surrounded by open space on the same lot.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(47))
Sec. 42-664. Dwelling, multiple-family.
"Multiple-family dwelling" is a residential building containing three (3) or more dwelling units.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(48))
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Sec. 42-665. Dwelling, single-family.
"Single-family dwelling" is a residential building containing one (1) dwelling unit only.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(49))
Sec. 42-666. Dwelling, two-family.
"Two-family dwelling is a residential building containing two (2) dwelling units only.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(50))
Sec. 42-667. Dwelling unit.
"Dwelling unit" is one (1) or more rooms in a residential building or residential portion of a building
which are arranged, designed, used or intended for use by one (1) family, and which includes cooking
space and lawful sanitary facilities reserved for the occupants thereof.
(Code 1966, § 36-1201(51))
Sec. 42-668. Easement.
"Easement" is authorization by a property owner for the use by another, and for a specified purpose, of
any designated part of his property.
(Code 1966, § 1301(52))
Sec. 42-668.1. Existing construction.
"Existing construction" is (for the purposes of determining flood insurance rates) any structure for which
the "start of construction" commenced before the effective date of the FIRM. "Existing construction"
may also be referred to as "existing structures".
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-668.2. Reserved.
Editor's note: Section 7 of Ord. No. 87-9184, adopted May 11, 1987, repealed § 42-668.2, concerning existing mobile home parks and subdivisions, in its
entirety. Former § 42-668.2 derived from Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2 adopted February 3, 1986.
Sec. 42-668.3. Existing structures.
See "existing construction".
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-668.4. Reserved.
Editor's note: Section 7 of Ord. No. 87-9184, adopted May 11, 1987, repealed § 42-668.4, concerning expansion of mobile home parks and subdivisions, in
its entirety. Former § 42-668.4 derived from Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, adopted February 3, 1986.
Sec. 42-669. Family.
"Family" is an individual, or two (2) or more persons related by blood, marriage or legal adoption, a
group of not more than four (4) persons not related by blood, marriage or legal adoption or not more
than eight (8) "disabled" persons (as defined by K.S.A. 12-736) residing in a dwelling licensed by the
State of Kansas. as a group home living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit,
including foster children and domestic servants; provided however, families having not more than two
(2) persons may include not more than two (2) roomers.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(53); Ord. No. 94-9629, § 2, 4-4-94)
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Sec. 42-670. Family care facility.
"Family care facility" is a dwelling which is licensed by the State of Kansas. as a "group home" to
provide room and board, personal care, rehabilitation services, and supervision in a family environment
for not more than eight (8) persons with a "disability" (as defined by K.S.A. 12-736), plus no more than
two (2) support staff.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(54); Ord. No. 91-9464, § 2, 9-9-91)
Sec. 42-671. Fence.
"Fence" is a freestanding structure of metal, masonry, composition or wood or any combination thereof
resting on or partially buried in the ground and rising above ground level, and used for confinement,
screening or partition purposes.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(55))
Sec. 42-672. Final plat.
"Final plat" is the map or plan or record of a subdivision, and any accompanying material, as described in the
subdivision regulations.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(56))
Sec. 42-673. Flexible zoning.
"Flexible zoning" is zoning which permits uses of land and density of buildings and structures different from
those which are allowed as of right within the zoning district in which the land is situated.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(57))
Sec. 42-673.1. Flood or flooding.
"Flood" or "flooding" is a general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry
land areas from:
(1) The overflow of inland or tidal waters; or
(2) The unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-674. Flood fringe.
"Flood fringe" is that portion of the flood plain lying outside of the floodway, i.e., subject to being covered
by floodwaters of the regulatory flood, but not required to carry and discharge the flood waters.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(58))
Sec. 42-674.1. Flood insurance rate map.
"Flood insurance rate map" (FIRM) is an official map of the community, on which the flood insurance study
has delineated the flood hazard boundaries and the zones establishing insurance rates applicable to the
community.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-674.2. Flood insurance study.
"Flood insurance study" is the official report provided by the federal emergency management agency. The
report contains flood profiles, as well as the flood boundary floodway map and the water surface elevation of
the base flood.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-675. Flood plain.
"Flood plain" is a watercourse and land adjacent to a watercourse subject to inundation from a flood having a
chance occurrence in any one year of one (1) percent.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(59))
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Sec. 42-676. Floodway.
"Floodway" is the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in
order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(60); Ord. No. 86-9119, § 3, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-676.1. Floodway fringe.
"Floodway fringe" is that area of the flood plain, outside of the floodway, that on the average is likely to be
flooded once every one hundred (100) years (i.e., that has a one percent chance of flood occurrence in any
one year).
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-23-86)
Sec. 42-677. Floor area.
"Floor area" is the sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of the building measured from the exterior
faces of the exterior walls or from the center line of walls separating two (2) buildings computed as follows:
(1) For determining floor area ratio: The sum of the following areas: a. The basement floor area when
more than one-half of the basement height is above the finished lot grade level where curb level has not
been established; b. elevator shafts and stairwells at each floor; c. floor space used for mechanical
equipment (except equipment, open or enclosed, located on the roof); d. penthouses; e. attic space
having headroom of seven (7) feet, ten (10) inches or more; f. interior balconies and mezzanines; g.
enclosed porches; and h. floor area devoted to accessory uses. Space devoted to off-street parking or
loading shall not be included in the floor area. The floor area of structures devoted to bulk storage of
materials including, but not limited to, grain elevators and petroleum storage tanks shall be computed
by counting each ten (10) feet of height, or fraction thereof, as being equal to one floor.
(2) For determining off-street parking and loading requirements: The sum of the following areas: a. Floor
space devoted to the principal use of the premises, including accessory storage areas located within
selling or working space such as counters, racks, or closets; b. any basement floor area devoted to
retailing activities; and c. floor area devoted to the production or processing of goods or to business or
professional offices. For this purpose, floor area shall not include space devoted primarily to storage
purposes (except as otherwise noted herein), off-street parking or loading facilities, including aisles,
ramps, and maneuvering space, or basement floor area other than area devoted to retailing activities,
the production or processing of goods, or business or professional offices.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(61))
Sec. 42-678. Food stores.
"Food stores" are stores which sell foods, fresh or frozen, and other items commonly sold in connection
therewith and including, but not limited to, stores commonly referred to as dairy stores, delicatessens, fruit
and vegetable markets, grocery stores, health food stores, nut shops and supermarkets. Sales must be made at
retail on the premises.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(62))
Sec. 42-679. Fraternal and/or service clubs.
"Fraternal and/or service clubs" are associations formally organized for a common purpose, or interest, and
operated not for profit for persons who are bona fide members paying annual dues, which own, hire, or lease
premises, the use of which premises is restricted to such members and their guests. The affairs and
management of such associations are conducted by a board of directors, executive committee, or similar
body chosen by the members at their annual meeting. Food, meals and beverages may be served on the
premises, provided adequate dining space and kitchen facilities are available. Alcoholic beverages may be
sold or served to members and their guests, provided such service is secondary and incidental to the
promotion of some other common objective of the organization, and further provided that such sale or
service of alcoholic beverages is in compliance with all federal, state., county and local laws.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(63))
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Sec. 42-679.1. Freeboard.
"Freeboard" is a factor of safety usually expressed in feet above a flood level for purposes of flood plain
management. "Freeboard" tends to compensate for the many unknown factors that could contribute to flood
heights greater than the height calculated for a selected size flood and floodway conditions, such as wave
action, clogged bridge openings, and the hydrological effect of urbanization of the watershed.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-680. Front lot line.
See "lot line, front."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(64))
Sec. 42-681. Front yard.
See "yard, front."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(65))
Sec. 42-682. Frontage.
"Frontage" is the length of a front lot line or lines.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(66))
Sec. 42-682.1. Garage, detached private accessory.
“Detached private accessory garage” is a building designed or used primarily for shelter or storage of
vehicles or boats, located on the same zoning lot as a single-family or duplex residence. This definition shall
also include carports used primarily for the storage of vehicles or boats. The term garage shall not include
agricultural buildings.
(Ord. 11-10601, § 1, 5-2-11)
Sec. 42-682.2. Garage, detached private non-accessory.
Detached private non-accessory garage” is a stand-alone building designed or used primarily for the shelter
or storage of vehicles or boats, that is not accessory to a single-family or duplex residence on the same
zoning lot. Where any vehicles or boats are serviced, repaired or offered for sale, the term “private garage”
shall not apply. This term shall not include agricultural buildings.
(Ord. 11-10601, § 1, 5-2-11)
Sec. 42-683. Garage, residential.
“Residential Garage” is a detached accessory building enclosed on at least three (3) sides or a portion of a
dwelling used for the parking of and storage of motor vehicles belonging to the occupants of the residence.
An attached garage must share a common wall with the residence it serves.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(67); Ord. No. 05-10264, § 3, 4-4-05)
Sec. 42-684. Garage sale.
"Garage sale" is the temporary retail use of single or multiple-family structures located in a residential
district consisting of the sale of five (5) or more miscellaneous items acquired by the sellers for their ultimate
use or consumption. This definition includes, but is not limited to porch, yard, sidewalk, basement, rummage,
tag or other similar sale.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(67a))
Sec. 42-685. Garden stores.
"Garden stores" are stores which sell growing plants, seeds, bulbs, shrubs and gardening and landscaping
tools, implements and supplies, including lawn furniture.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(68))
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Sec. 42-686. Gasoline service station.
"Gasoline service station" is the use of any structure and surrounding land for the storage and sale of
gasoline or other motor fuels; the sale and installation of automobile lubricants, supplies and
accessories; the washing, polishing, cleaning and servicing of motor vehicles; and the performance of
minor maintenance activities such as engine tuneups, brakes, mufflers, hoses, belts, alignments and
similar work, but not including major repair such as body work, painting, or motor rebuilding involving
machine work.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(69); Ord. No. 91-9440, § 4, 5-13-91)
Sec. 42-687. Ground sign.
See "sign, ground."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(70))
Sec. 42-688. Group care facility.
"Group care facility" is a state. licensed or approved facility which provides resident services for nine
(9) or more persons with a "disability" (as defined by K.S.A. 12-736) not including support staff. These
individuals are provided services in accordance with their individual needs such as room and board,
personal care, and adult supervision.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(71); Ord. No. 91-9464, § 3, 9-9-91)
Sec. 42-689. Group day care center.
"Group day care center" is any facility providing care for seven (7) or more children for part or all of a
day, away from the home of the parent or legal guardian, not meeting the definition of a day care home;
and including full day care, preschool, group day care home, child care center, play groups, centers
giving emphasis to special programming for children, kindergartens not accredited by the state.
department of public instruction, and other establishments offering care to groups of children for part or
all of the day. Group day care centers shall meet all requirements of the Kansas Department of Health
and Environment, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(72); Ord. No. 82-8914, § 2, 6-21-82; Ord. No. 87-9206, § 1, 9-28-87)
Sec. 42-689.1. Group rehabilitation facility.
"Group rehabilitation facility" is a state. licensed or approved facility providing custodial care in a
supervised living environment for one (1) or more persons residing voluntarily or by court placement,
including, but not limited to, correctional and post-correctional centers, juvenile detention facilities, and
temporary custody facilities.
(Ord. No. 91-9464, § 4, 9-9-91)
Sec. 42-690. Height, maximum.
"Maximum height" is a horizontal plane above and parallel to the average finished grade of the entire zoning
lot at the height shown in the district regulations. No part of any structure shall project through such plane
except:
(1) Chimneys, flues, stacks, fire escapes, gas holders, elevator enclosures, ventilators, skylights, water
tanks and similar roof structures needed to operate and maintain the building on which they are
located;
(2) Flag poles, television aerials, water towers and tanks, steeples and bell towers, carillons,
monuments, cupolas, broadcasting and microwave transmitting and relay towers, and electric
transmission line towers.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(73); Ord. No. 81-8863, § 14, 8-3-81)
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Sec. 42-690.1. Highest adjacent grade.
"Highest adjacent grade" is the highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to construction next to
the proposed walls of a structure.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-690.2. Historic structure.
"Historic structure" means any structure that is:
(a) Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the
Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as meeting the
requirements for individual listing on the national register;
(b) Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to the
historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the
secretary to qualify as a registered historic district;
(c) Individually listed on a state. inventory of historic places in states with historic preservation
programs which have been approved by the Secretary of Interior; or
(d) Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic preservation
programs that have been certified either:
(1) By an approved state
. program as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, or
(2) Directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs.
(Ord. No. 92-9524, § 3, 8-10-92)
Sec. 42-691. Hobby breeder.
"Hobby breeder" is any person who owns more than four (4) but less than twenty (20) purebred, registered
dogs over the age of nine (9) months, which are habitually boarded and lodged within said person's domicile
or yard; and who, furthermore, provides a fenced and/or totally enclosed exercise area; and provided,
furthermore, that such animals are, at all times, kept in said fenced or enclosed area, except when under the
personal and immediate control of the owner.
(Ord. No. 81-8863, § 14, 8-3-81)
Sec. 42-692. Home occupation.
"Home occupation" is a profession or other occupation not otherwise permitted in the district, which is
conducted as an accessory use on a residential lot by one or more members of the family residing on the
premises.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(74))
Sec. 42-692.1. Hospital.
One or more buildings, one of which must be a hospital (defined as a public or private institution designed,
intended or used to provide physical or mental health services, inpatient and overnight accommodations and
medical or surgical care to persons suffering from injury, illness or disease.) A hospital complex may also
include a cafeteria or restaurant, medically related heliports, rehabilitation centers, extended care clinics,
physical therapy/employee exercise facilities, and shops for medical equipment, pharmaceutical supplies,
gifts, books, magazines, toiletries, flowers, candy or similar items, provided such uses are primarily for the
benefit of patients, staff, and visitors and are located so as not to normally attract other retail customers. A
hospital complex may also include, in the same building as the hospital or in separate buildings, other health
care and health-care-related services, which may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: child care
centers, employee housing, temporary patient/patient family housing, parking garages and medical office
buildings.
(Ord. No. 03-10156, § 1, 7-28-03)
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Sec. 42-693. Hotel.
"Hotel" is a building or portion thereof, or a group of buildings, which provides sleeping accommodations
for transients on a daily or weekly basis, whether such establishments are designated as a hotel, inn,
automobile court, motel, motor inn, motor lodge, tourist cabin, tourist court, or otherwise.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(75))
Sec. 42-694. Identification sign.
See "sign, identification."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(76))
Sec. 42-695. Industrial district.
"Industrial district" is any zoning district designated with an "I", for example "I-1", "I-2", etc.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(77))
Sec. 42-696. Junkyard.
“Junkyard” is an area of land, with or without buildings, used for or occupied by a deposit, collection or
storage, outside a completely enclosed building of used or discarded materials such as scrap metal,
machinery, equipment, vehicles or parts thereof with or without the dismantling, processing, recycling,
salvage, sale or other use or disposition thereof. Where such materials are a byproduct of an established
permitted use on the property, such activity shall be considered outdoor storage. (See salvage yard and wrecking yard).
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(78); Ord. No. 07-10386, § 1 5-7-07)
Sec. 42-697. Landscaping.
"Landscaping" is the improvement of a lot, parcel or tract of land with grass and shrubs and/or trees.
Landscaping may include pedestrian walks, flowerbeds, ornamental objects such as fountains, statuary, and
other similar natural and artificial objects designed and arranged to produce an aesthetically pleasing effect.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(79))
Sec. 42-698. Laundry.
"Laundry" is an establishment in which clothing and other fabrics are laundered professionally.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(80))
Sec. 42-699. Laundry (self-service).
"Laundry (self-service)" is an establishment providing facilities with which customers may launder their
own clothes or other fabrics.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(81))
Sec. 42-700. Lodging house.
"Lodging house" is a business establishment which provides sleeping and living quarters (but not
individual cooking facilities) in an immovable structure on a weekly or monthly basis.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(82))
Sec. 42-701. Lot area.
"Lot area" is the area of a horizontal plane bounded by the front, side and rear lot lines.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(83))
Sec. 42-702. Lot, corner.
See "corner lot."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(84))
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Sec. 42-703. Lot coverage.
"Lot coverage" is that percentage of a lot which, when viewed directly from above, would be covered by
a structure or structures, or any part thereof, excluding projecting roof eaves.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(85))
Sec. 42-704. Lot depth.
"Lot depth" is the distance between the midpoint of the front lot line and the midpoint of the rear lot
line.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(86))
Sec. 42-705. Lot line.
"Lot line" is a lot boundary line. (See "lot line, front"; "lot line, rear"; "lot line, side").
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(87))
Sec. 42-706. Lot line, front.
"Front lot line" is a street right-of-way line forming the boundary of a lot.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(88))
Sec. 42-707. Lot line, rear.
"Rear lot line" is the lot line that is most distant from, and is, or is most nearly, parallel to, the front lot
line. If a rear lot line is less than twelve (12) feet long, or if the lot comes to a point at the rear, the rear
lot line shall be a line at least fifteen (15) feet long, lying wholly within the lot, parallel to the front line.
If a zoning lot has two (2) or more front lot lines, the owner or developer shall designate the yard which
is to be the rear yard.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(89))
Sec. 42-708. Lot line, side.
"Side lot line" is a lot line which is neither a front lot line nor a rear lot line.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(90))
Sec. 42-709. Lot of record.
"Lot of record" is a lot which is part of a subdivision, the plat of which has been recorded in the office of
the county register of deeds, or a parcel of land the deed to which was recorded prior to February 14,
1977. The owner of such a lot or parcel shall be deemed to be any equitable owner.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(91))
Sec. 42-710. Lot size requirements.
"Lot size requirements" are restrictions on the dimensions of lots including minimum lot area, width and
depth; and maximum density. Minimum lot area, width and depth establish the size of the zoning lot on
which a structure or use, or two (2) or more structures or uses, may be constructed or established.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(92))
Sec. 42-711. Lot width.
"Lot width" is the distance on a horizontal plane between the side lot lines measured at right angles to
the lot depth at the established front building line. Lot width shall never be less than thirty-five (35) feet
at the front lot line.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(93))
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Sec. 42-712. Lot, zoning.
"Zoning lot" is a parcel of land that is designated by its owner or developer, at the time of applying for a
zoning certificate as a tract all of which is to be used, developed, or built upon as a unit under single
ownership. As long as it satisfies the above requirements such lot may consist of:
(1) A single lot of record;
(2) A portion of a lot of record; or
(3) A combination of complete lots of record, complete lots and portions of lots of record, or
portions of lots of record.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(94))
Sec. 42-712.1. Lowest floor.
"Lowest floor" means the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement). An unfinished
or flood-resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage, in an area
other than a basement area, is not considered a building's lowest floor, provided that such enclosure is
not built so as to render the structure in violation of the applicable non-elevation design requirements of
this chapter.
(Ord. No. 87-9184, § 5, 5-11-87)
Sec. 42-712.2. Manufactured home.
"Manufactured home" is a structure built on a permanent chassis and transportable in one (1) or more
sections, which contains all necessary plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical systems, and is
designed to be used as a dwelling, with or without a permanent foundation, when connected to all
required utilities. Such structures have not and cannot be determined to have been built in accordance
with adopted city building codes but have been constructed in conformance with the Federal
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act generally knows as the HUD Code
established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 5403. For flood plain management purposes, the term
"manufactured home" also includes park trailers, travel trailers, and other similar vehicles placed on a
site for greater than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days. For insurance purposes, the term
"manufactured home" does not include park trailers, travel trailers, and other similar vehicles.
(Ord. No. 87-9184, § 5, 5-11-87; Ord. No. 91-9489, § 1, 12-9-91)
Sec. 42-712.3. Manufactured home park.
"Manufactured home park" is a tract of land in single ownership which is used or intended to be used by
two (2) or more manufactured homes located on leased or rented spaces and which has sanitary
facilities, water, electricity and other similar utilities available to permit residential occupancy of the
homes. This term does not include sales lots on which unoccupied manufactured homes, whether new or
used, are located for the purpose of storage, inspection or sale.
(Ord. No. 87-9184, § 5, 5-11-87; Ord. No. 91-9489, § 2, 12-9-91)
Sec. 42-712.4. Manufactured home subdivision.
"Manufactured home subdivision" is a tract of land containing two (2) or more individually owned lots,
which are or intended to be developed with manufactured homes owned by the respective lot owners
which are placed on permanent foundations and permanently connected to sanitary facilities, water,
electricity and other similar utilities available to permit residential occupancy of the homes.
(Ord. No. 87-9184, § 5, 5-11-87; Ord. No. 91-9489, § 3, 12-9-91)
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Sec. 42-712.5. Massage parlor.
“Massage parlor” is an establishment offering services which are offered or performed for compensation
and which are advertised or represented as massage or which involve the touching of the body with the
purpose of inducing any type of pleasurable or erotic experience, provided that this term shall not
include any establishment operated by a medical or healing arts practitioner or professional physical
therapist licensed by the State of Kansas. or by a certified massage therapist.
(Ord. No. 08-10453, § 1, 7-7-08)
Sec. 42-712.6. Massage therapy.
“Massage therapy” means a method of treating the body for remedial or therapeutic purposes, including
but not limited to rubbing, stroking, kneading, or tapping with the hand or an instrument or both by a
person holding a valid license issued by a state. that licenses therapists or a person who has passed the
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB) exam or is a member
in good standing of the American Massage Therapy Association or the American Oriental Bodywork
Therapy Association. The term massage therapy establishment shall not include hospitals, nursing
homes or YMCAs nor shall this definition apply to persons holding a license to practice the healing arts,
persons licensed to practice as a registered professional nurse by the State of Kansas., persons licensed
to practice as a physical therapist by the State of Kansas or persons working under the direction and
supervision of any licensed healing arts practitioner, nor shall apply to barbers or cosmetologists holding
a valid, unrevoked license or certificate of registration issued by the State of Kansas.
(Ord. No. 08-10453, § 1, 7-7-08)
Sec. 42-712.7. Mobile home.
"Mobile home" is a structure built on a permanent chassis and transportable in one (1) or more sections,
which contains all necessary plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical systems, and is designed
to be used as a dwelling, with or without a permanent foundation, when connected to all required
utilities. Such structures have not and cannot be determined to have been built in accordance with
adopted city building codes, were manufactured prior to June 15, 1976, or were not manufactured in
conformance with the HUD Code as is required for a manufactured home. The term mobile home does
not include a recreational vehicle.
(Ord. No. 91-9489, § 4, 12-9-91, Ord. No. 08-10453, § 1, 7-7-08 )
Sec. 42-713. Marquee sign.
See "sign, awning, canopy, and marquee."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(95))
Sec. 42-713.1. Medical and dental clinic.
"Medical and dental clinic" means a building or buildings occupied by two (2) or more physicians, dentists,
or other members of a healing profession where the primary use is the delivery of health care services.
(Ord. No. 91-9464, § 5, 9-9-91)
Sec. 42-714. Mini-warehouse.
"Mini-warehouse" is a building or group of buildings in a controlled-access and/or fenced compound
that contains varying sizes of individual, compartmentalized, and controlled-access stalls or lockers for
the dead storage of excess personal property of an individual or family when such is not located on the
lot with their residence, such as passenger motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, boat, and
other items of personal property generally stored in residential accessory structures.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(95a))
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Secs. 42-715--42-718. Reserved.
Editor's note: Section 7 of Ord. No. 87-9184, adopted May 11, 1987, repealed §§ 42-715--42-718 in their entirety Former §§ 42-715--42-718, concerning
definitions for mobile home provisions, derived from the Code of 1966, § 36-1301(96)--(99)
Sec. 42-719. Mobile sign.
See "sign, mobile."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(100))
Sec. 42-719.1. Modular home.
"Modular home" is a structure which the manufacturer certified as constructed in accordance with
adopted city building codes, which is transportable in one (1) or more sections but is not constructed on
a permanent chassis, and which is designed to be used as a dwelling on a permanent foundation when
connected to required utilities including plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical systems
contained therein.
(Ord. No. 91-9489, § 6, 12-9-91)
Sec. 42-720. Motor freight terminal.
"Motor freight terminal" is a building or area in which freight brought by truck is assembled and/or
stored for routing in intrastate and interstate shipment by truck or in which semi-trailers, including
tractor and/or trailer units, and other trucks are parked or stored.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(101))
Sec. 42-721. Motor home.
"Motor home" is a vehicular unit designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational,
camping, or travel use built on or permanently attached to a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis or on a
chassis cab or van which is an integral part of the completed vehicle. (See "recreational vehicle.")
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(102))
Sec. 42-722. Nameplate sign.
See "sign, nameplate."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(103))
Sec. 42-722.1. New construction.
New construction means, for the purposes of determining insurance rates, structures for which the start
of construction commenced on or after the effective date of an initial FIRM or after December 31, 1974,
whichever is later, and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures. For floodplain
management purposes, new construction means structures for which the start of construction
commenced on or after the effective date of a floodplain management regulation adopted by a
community and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86; Ord. No. 92-9524, § 4, 8-10-92)
Sec. 42-722.2. Non-climatized Storage.
Non-climatized storage” use is the storage of vehicles, goods and personal belongings which only
necessitate the presence of persons on the premises to load and off-load goods and materials on an
intermittent basis and other uses limited to the personal or business activities of the tenant or owner. A
building or space that is identified as a non-climatized storage use cannot be used as a location to operate a
business that would have employees working at the location, and / or that would offer a service that would
require the public to come to the location, and / or that would offer goods for sale to the public from the
location, or any other business activity that would require human occupancy of the building.
(Ord. No. 11-10601, § 1, 5-2-11)
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Sec. 42-723. Nonconforming lot of record.
"Nonconforming lot of record" is an unimproved lot which does not comply with the lot size
requirements for any permitted use in the district in which it is located.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(104))
Sec. 42-724. Nonconforming structure.
"Nonconforming structure" is a structure which does not comply with the lot size requirements of bulk
regulations applicable to new structures in the zoning district in which it is located.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(105))
Sec. 42-725. Nonconforming use.
"Nonconforming use" is an existing use of a structure or land which does not comply in some respect
with the use regulations applicable to new uses in the zoning district in which it is located.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(106))
Sec. 42-726. Nonconformity.
"Nonconformity" is a nonconforming use, nonconforming structure, or a nonconforming lot of record.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(107))
Sec. 42-727. Nursing or convalescent home.
"Nursing or convalescent home" is an institution for the care of children or the aged or infirm, or a place
of rest for those suffering bodily disorders, but not including facilities for surgical care or institutions for
the care and treatment of mental illness, alcoholism or narcotics addition.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(108))
Sec. 42-728. Occupancy permit.
"Occupancy permit" is a permit issued by the zoning administrator after certification that such land, use,
structure or building is fit for human occupancy and complies with all of the provisions of the zoning
regulations and other applicable city codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(109))
Sec. 42-729. Office.
See "business and professional offices."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(110))
Sec. 42-730. Off-premise sign.
See "sign, advertising."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(111))
Sec. 42-731. Outdoor storage.
"Outdoor storage" is the storage of goods and materials outside of any building or structure, but not
including storage of a temporary or emergency nature.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(112))
Sec. 42-731.1. Overlay district.
"Overlay district" is a district in which additional requirements act in conjunction with the underlying
zoning district(s). The original zoning district designation does not change.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86)
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Sec. 42-732. Package liquor store.
"Package liquor store" is an establishment in which alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption off the
premises.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(113))
Sec. 42-733. Parking garage.
"Parking garage" is a building used for the storage of motor vehicles, which contains space rented to the
general public by the hour, day, week, month or year, and including the accessory sale of gasoline and
motor oil if wholly within a completely enclosed building.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(114))
Sec. 42-734. Parking lot.
"Parking lot" is an open area used for the storage of motor vehicles which contains space rented to the
general public by the hour, day, week, month or year.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(115))
Sec. 42-735. Parking space.
"Parking space" is a surfaced area, enclosed in the main building or in an accessory building, or
unenclosed, exclusive of driveways, permanently reserved for the temporary storage of one automobile,
and connected with a street or alley by a surfaced driveway which affords satisfactory ingress or egress
for automobiles.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(116))
Sec. 42-735.1 Pawn shop.
“Pawn shop” is an establishment engaged in the lending of money on the security of goods deposited
with it or engaged in the business of purchasing tangible personal property on the condition that it may
be redeemed or repurchased by the seller for a fixed price within a fixed period of time.
(Ord. No. 08-10453, §, 2, 7-7-08)
Sec. 42-735.2 Payday loan company.
“Payday loan company” is a business offering short term non-collateral loans under K.S.A. 16a-2-404.
(Ord. No. 08-10453, §, 2, 7-7-08)
Sec. 42-736. Pharmacies.
"Pharmacies" are stores which sell prescription and nonprescription drugs and medicine and medical,
surgical, and dental supplies and appliances only.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(117))
Sec. 42-737. Planning commission.
"Planning commission" means the Salina City Planning Commission, as established in accordance with
K.S.A. 12-701 et seq., and with the powers and authority therein granted.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(118))
Sec. 42-738. Pole sign.
See "sign, pole."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(119))
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Sec. 42-739. Preliminary plat.
"Preliminary plat" is the preliminary drawings and information as described in this chapter and as
defined in the subdivision regulations to be submitted to the planning commission for its approval.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(120))
Sec. 42-740. Principal structure.
"Principal structure" is a structure in which a principal use of the lot on which the structure is located is
conducted.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(121))
Sec. 42-741. Principal use.
"Principal use" is the main use of land or structures as distinguished from a subordinate or accessory
use.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(122))
Sec. 42-742. Private club.
"Private club" is an association organized and operated for profit or not for profit for persons who are
bona fide members paying annual dues, which owns, hires, or leases premises, the use of which
premises is restricted to such members and their guests. Food, meals and beverages may be served on
such premises provided adequate dining room space and kitchen facilities are available. Alcoholic
beverages may be served or sold to members and their guests provided such service or sale of alcoholic
beverages is in compliance with all federal, state., county and local laws.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(123))
Sec. 42-743. Projecting sign.
See "sign, projecting."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(124))
Sec. 42-744. Public open space.
"Public open space" is a parcel of land or an area of water, or a combination of land and water dedicated
to public use and available for the use and enjoyment of the general public. Public open space does not
include streets, alleys or off-street parking or loading areas.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(125))
Sec. 42-745. Public sewer and water system.
"Public sewer and water system" is any system, other than an individual septic tank or tile field, or
individual well, operated by a municipality or other governmental agency or a public utility for the
disposal of wastes and the furnishing of water.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(126))
Sec. 42-746. Railroad right-of-way.
"Railroad right-of-way" is a strip of land with tracks and auxiliary facilities for track operation, but not
including freight depots or stations, loading platforms, train sheds, warehouses, car or locomotive shops,
or car yards.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(127))
Sec. 42-747. Real estate sign.
See "sign, real estate."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(128))
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Sec. 42-748. Rear lot line.
See "lot line, rear."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(129))
Sec. 42-749. Rear yard.
See "yard, rear."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(130))
Sec. 42-750. Recreational vehicle.
"Recreational vehicle" is a vehicular-type unit primarily designed as temporary living quarters for
recreational, camping, or travel use, which either has its own motive power or is mounted on or drawn
by another vehicle. The basic entities include: travel trailer, camping trailer, topper, truck camper and
motor home.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(138))
Sec. 42-750.1. Recycling center.
“Recycling center” is a building in which recyclable material only is collected, processed, and / or baled
in preparation for shipment to others who will use those materials to manufacture new products. This
term shall not include junkyards, salvage yards, wrecking yards, scrap metal processors or refuse
transfer stations.
(Ord. No. 07-10386, § 1, 5-7-07)
Sec. 42-750.2. Refuse service.
“Refuse service” is a business duly qualified and operating under a license issued by the City of Salina
to collect refuse as defined by Section 34-16 of the Salina Code from residential, commercial and
industrial properties within the city, including any lot or portion of a lot used to store and maintain
vehicles used for transporting refuse.
(Ord. No. 07-10386, § 1, 5-7-07)
Sec. 42-751. Regulatory flood.
This term and definition is to be deleted.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(131); Ord. No. 86-9119, § 4, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-752. Remodeling.
"Remodeling" is any change in a structure (other than incidental repairs and normal maintenance) which
may prolong its useful life, or the useful life of its supporting members such as bearing walls or
partitions, columns, beams, girders or foundations; or the construction of any addition to, or enlargement
of, a structure; or the removal of any portion of a structure.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(132))
Sec. 42-753. Residential building.
"Residential building" is a building all or part of which contains one or more dwelling units, including
single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings, lodging houses, mobile
homes, dormitories, sororities and fraternities.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(133))
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Sec. 42-753.1. Residential-design manufactured home.
"Residential-design manufactured home" is a manufactured home on a permanent foundation which has
minimum dimensions of twenty-two (22) body feet in width, a pitched roof, and siding and roofing
material which are customarily used on site-built homes, and which complies with the architectural and
aesthetic standards specified in section 42-64 of these regulations. A residential-design manufactured
home shall be considered a single-family dwelling.
(Ord. No. 91-9489, § 5, 12-9-91, Ord. No. 08-10453, § 3, 7-7-08)
Editor’s Note: Section 42-753.1 was previously 42-712.6.
Sec. 42-754. Residential district.
"Residential district" is any zoning district designated with an "R", for example "R-1", "R-2", etc., any
planned development district that contains residential buildings and the MH mobile home district.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(134))
Sec. 42-755. Restaurant.
“Restaurant” is a public eating or drinking establishment, the facilities, equipment, and manner and
hours of operation of which are consistent with a food service operation, including but not limited to the
types of business establishments customarily referred to as cafes, cafeterias, coffee shops, dairy bars,
restaurants and soda fountains, but not including any drinking establishment which has thirty (30)
percent or less of its gross receipts from the sale of food for consumption on the premises on an annual
basis. Such an establishment shall be considered a bar.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(135); Ord. No. 01-10056, § 6, 9-24-01, Ord. No. 08-10453, § 4, 7-7-08)
Sec. 42-756. Retail sales.
"Retail sales" is the sale of goods, merchandise and commodities for use or consumption.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(136))
Sec. 42-757. Riding stables.
"Riding stables" are structures in which saddle horses are kept, maintained and/or boarded, and in
connection with which saddle horses are rented to the general public or made available to members of a
private club. Exercise rings and show rings shall be considered uses accessory to the use of the premises
of a riding stable.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(137))
Sec. 42-758. Right-of-way.
"Right-of-way" is a strip of land occupied or intended to be occupied by a street, crosswalk, railroad,
road, electric transmission line, oil or gas pipeline, water main, sanitary or storm sewer main, or for
another special use.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(139))
Sec. 42-758.1. Risk premium rates.
See "Actuarial premium rates."
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-759. Roof sign.
See "sign, roof."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(140))
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Sec. 42-759.1. Rooming and boarding house.
"Rooming and boarding house" is a single-family residential dwelling with one (1) kitchen used to provide
lodging for one (1) week or longer for compensation, with or without meals, for three (3) but not more than
eight (8) persons, each with a private room excluding the resident owner or occupant and family thereof.
(Ord. No. 94-9629, § 3, 4-4-94)
Sec. 42-759.2. Salvage yard.
“Salvage yard” is any area of land, with or without buildings used for storing, crushing, dismantling,
shredding, compressing or salvaging discarded machinery, equipment or two or more unlicensed inoperable
vehicles. (See junkyard and wrecking yard).
(Ord. No. 07-10386, § 1, 5-7-07
Sec. 42-759.3. Scrap metal processor
“Scrap metal processor” is a business engaged in the buying, selling, storing, exchanging, processing, trading
or otherwise dealing in scrap metal.
(Ord. No. 07-10386, § 1, 5-7-07
Sec. 42-760. Screening.
"Screening" is decorative fencing or evergreen vegetation maintained for the purpose of concealing from
view the area behind such structures or evergreen vegetation. When fencing is used for screening, it shall be
not less than six (6) or more than eight (8) feet in height.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(141))
Sec. 42-761. Setback.
"Setback" is the distance between the front lot line and the principal building on the lot.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(142))
Sec. 42-762. Side lot line.
See "lot line, side."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(143))
Sec. 42-763. Side yard.
See "yard, side."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(144))
Sec. 42-764. Sign.
"Sign" is any writing (including letters, words or numerals), pictorial representation (including illustrations
or decorations), emblem (including devices, symbols, or trademarks), flag, banner, streamer, pennant, string
of lights, or display calculated to attract the attention of the public, or any other figure of similar character
which:
(1) Is a structure or any part thereof, or a portable display, or is attached to, painted on, or in any other
manner represented on a building or other structure or on the ground;
(2) Is used to announce, direct attention to, or advertise; and
(3) Is not located inside a building.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(145))
Sec. 42-765. Sign, advertising.
"Advertising sign" is a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, or entertainment conducted, sold,
or offered at a location other than the premises on which the sign is located, or to which it is affixed (off-premise sign).
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(146))
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Sec. 42-766. Sign, awning, canopy, and marquee.
"Awning, canopy and marquee sign" is a sign that is mounted or painted on, or attached to, an awning,
canopy, or marquee that is otherwise permitted by these regulations. No such sign shall project more than
twenty-four (24) inches above, below, or twelve (12) inches beyond the physical dimensions of the awning,
canopy, or marquee, and a minimum of eight (8) feet of clearance shall be provided above grade.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(147))
Sec. 42-767. Sign, bulletin board.
"Bulletin board sign" is a sign that indicates the name of an institution or organization on whose premises it
is located and which contains the name of the institution or organization, the name or names of persons
connected with it, and announcements of persons, events, or activities occurring at the institution. Such signs
may also present a greeting or similar message.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(148))
Sec. 42-768. Sign, business.
"Business sign" is a sign which directs attention to a business or profession conducted, or to a commodity or
service sold, offered or manufactured, or an entertainment offered, on the premises where the sign is located
or to which it is affixed.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(149))
Sec. 42-769. Sign, canopy.
See "sign, awning, canopy, and marquee."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(150))
Sec. 42-770. Sign, construction.
"Construction sign" is a temporary sign indicating the names of architects, engineers, landscape architects,
contractors, and similar artisans involved in the design and construction of a structure or project only during
the construction period and only on the premises on which the construction is taking place.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(151))
Sec. 42-771. Sign, ground.
"Ground sign" is any sign placed upon, or supported by, the ground independently of the principal building
or structure on the property. Signs on accessory structures shall be considered ground signs.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(152))
Sec. 42-772. Sign, identification.
"Identification sign" is a sign giving the name and address of a building, business, development or
establishment. Such signs may be wholly or partly devoted to a readily recognized symbol.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(153))
Sec. 42-773. Sign, marquee.
See "sign, awning, canopy, and marquee."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(154))
Sec. 42-774. Sign, mobile.
"Mobile sign" is a sign which is designed to be easily transported and is attached to a trailer or other
nonmotive powered vehicle.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(155))
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Sec. 42-775. Sign, nameplate.
"Nameplate sign" is a sign giving the name and/or address of the owner or occupant of a building or
premises on which it is located, and where applicable, a professional status.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(156))
Sec. 42-776. Sign, off-premise.
See "sign, advertising."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(157))
Sec. 42-777. Sign, pole.
"Pole sign" is a sign that is mounted on a free-standing pole, the bottom edge of which sign is six (6)
feet or more above ground level.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(158))
Sec. 42-778. Sign, projecting.
"Projecting sign" is a sign that is wholly or partly dependent upon a building for support and which
projects more than twelve (12) inches from such building
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(159))
Sec. 42-779. Sign, real estate.
"Real estate sign" is a sign pertaining to the sale or lease of the lot or tract of land on which the sign is
located, or to the sale or lease of one or more structures, or a portion thereof located thereon.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(160))
Sec. 42-780. Sign, roof.
"Roof sign" is a sign erected, constructed and maintained wholly upon or over the roof of a building and
having the roof as the principal means of support.
(Code 1966, § 35-1301(161))
Sec. 42-781. Sign, wall.
"Wall sign" is a sign fastened to or painted on a wall of a building or structure in such a manner that the
wall becomes merely the supporting structure or forms the background surface, and which does not
project more than twelve (12) inches from such building.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(162))
Sec. 42-782. Small animal hospital.
"Small animal hospital" is a facility for the medical and surgical treatment of ordinary household pets,
such as dogs, cats, birds, and the like, excluding however, horses, donkeys, burros, goats, sheep, or other
similar animals or pets not capable of being cared for entirely within the confines of a residence.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(163))
Sec. 42-782.1. Start of construction.
"Start of construction" (for the purposes of the floodplain regulations) includes substantial improvements,
and means the date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction repairs,
reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement, or other improvement was within one hundred eighty
(180) days of the permit date. The actual start means either the first placement of permanent construction of a
structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of
columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the placement of a manufactured home on a
foundation. Permanent construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading and filling;
nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include the excavation for a
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basement, footings, piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the
installation of buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main
structure. For a substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any
wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external
dimensions of the building.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86; Ord. No. 87-9184, § 3, 5-11-87; Ord. No. 95-9524, § 5, 8-10-92)
Sec. 42-782.2. Storage structure, accessory.
“Accessory storage structure” is a structure accessory to a single-family or duplex residence located on the
same zoning lot, not designed for human habitation and used for storage of personal belongings. The term
garage shall not include agricultural buildings.
(Ord. No. 11-10601, 5-2-11)
Sec. 42-782.3. Storage structure, non-accessory.
“Non-accessory storage structure” is a structure, not accessory to a single-family or duplex residence located
on the same zoning lot, not designed for human habitation, and used for the storage of the personal
belongings of the owner and not for the storage of equipment, vehicles, materials, supplies, or products used
in a commercial enterprise or business. This term shall not include agricultural buildings
.
(Ord. No. 11-10601, 5-2-11)
Sec. 42-783. Structure.
(a) "Structure" is anything constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground, or attached to
something having a fixed location on the ground. Among other things, structures include buildings,
walls, sheds, towers, and bins. For purposes of this chapter, residential air conditioning condensation
units and similar cooling system apparatus, or so-called "window" or "room" conditioners shall not be
considered as structures.
(b) "Structure" (for the purposes of the flood plain regulations) means a walled and roofed building that is
principally above ground, as well as a manufactured home, and a gas or liquid storage tank that is
principally above ground.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(164); Ord. No. 86-9119, § 5, 2-3-86; Ord. No. 87-9184, § 4, 5-11-87)
Sec. 42-784. Subdivision.
"Subdivision" is any land, vacant or improved, which is divided or proposed to be divided into two (2)
or more lots for the purpose of offer, sale, lease or development. Subdivision includes the division or
development of residential and non-residential zoned land.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(165))
Sec. 42-785. Subdivision regulations.
"Subdivision regulations" are the official subdivision regulations of the city, together with all
amendments thereto, adopted pursuant to Kansas Statutes Annotated, Section 12-705.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(166))
Sec. 42-785.1. Substantial improvement.
"Substantial improvement" is any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of a
structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty (50) percent of the market value of the structure before
the start of construction of the improvement. This term includes structures which have incurred substantial
damage, regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include either:
(1) Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of state. or local
health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local code
enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions; or
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(2) Any alteration of an historic structure, provided that the alteration will not preclude the
structure's continued designation as an historic structure.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86; Ord. No. 95-9524, § 6, 8-10-92)
Sec. 42-785.2. Substantial damage.
Substantial damage means damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring
the structure to its before damaged condition would equal or exceed fifty (50) percent of the market
value of the structure before damage occurred.
(Ord. No. 92-9524, § 7, 8-10-92)
Sec. 42-786. Tattoo parlor/body piercing studio.
“Tattoo parlor/body piercing studio” is an establishment whose principal business activity, either in
terms of operation or as held out to the public, is the practice of one or more of the following: (1)
placing of designs, letters, figures, symbols, or other marks upon or under the skin of any person, using
ink or other substances that result in the permanent coloration of the skin by means of the use of needles
or other instruments designed to contact or puncture the skin; (2) creation of an opening in the body of a
person for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration.
(Ord. No. 08-10453, § 5, 7-7-08
Editor's note: Ord. No. 01-10056, § 7, adopted September 24, 2001, repealed § in its entirety. Formerly said section pertained to the definition of tavern and
derived from Code 1966, § 36-1301(167).
Sec. 42-787. Temporary use.
"Temporary use" is a use permitted in the zoning district subject to a specific time limit; unless
otherwise specified in these regulations, a time period not to exceed two (2) years.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(168))
Sec. 42-788. Topper.
"Topper" is a portable unit constructed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, travel, or
camping use, consisting of a roof and sides and designed to be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of
a pickup truck. (See "recreational vehicle.")
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(169))
Sec. 42-789. Trailer.
"Trailer" is a vehicle standing on wheels or on rigid supports which is used for transporting boats, cargo
or property.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(170))
Sec. 42-790. Travel trailer.
"Travel trailer" is a vehicular unit, mounted on wheels, designed to provide temporary living quarters for
recreational, camping, or travel use and of such size or weight as not to require special highway
movement permits when drawn by an authorized vehicle, and with a living area of less than two hundred
twenty (220) square feet, excluding built-in equipment (such as wardrobes, closets, cabinets, kitchen
units or fixtures) and bath and toilet rooms. (See "recreational vehicle.")
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(171))
Sec. 42-791. Truck camper.
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"Truck camper" is a portable unit constructed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational,
travel, or camping use, consisting of a roof and sides and designed to be loaded onto and unloaded from
the bed of a pickup truck. (See "recreational vehicle.")
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(172))
Sec. 42-792. Undue restriction of the regulatory flood.
"Undue restriction of the regulatory flood" is a restriction or blocking of the conveyance of flood-water
on a flood plain created by structures or fill which, when coupled with an assumed equal conveyance
reduction on the opposite side of the flood plain, results in an increase in the height of the regulatory
flood of more than one foot.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(173))
Sec. 42-793. Use.
"Use" is any purpose for which a structure or a tract of land may be designed, arranged, intended,
maintained or occupied; also, any activity, occupation, business or operation carried on, or intended to
be carried on, in a structure or on a tract of land.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(174))
Sec. 42-794. Use regulations.
"Use regulations" are the provisions of this chapter which identify permitted and conditional uses,
impose use limitations, require adherence to performance standards and regulate home occupations and
accessory and temporary uses.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(175))
Sec. 42-794.1. Variance.
"Variance" is a grant of relief to a person from the requirements of this chapter which permits
construction and/or development in a manner otherwise prohibited by this chapter where specific
enforcement would result in unnecessary hardship.
(Ord. No. 86-9119, § 2, 2-3-86)
Sec. 42-795. Vision clearance area.
"Vision clearance area" is a triangular area on a lot at the intersection of two (2) streetsError!
Bookmark not defined. or a streetError! Bookmark not defined. and a railroad, two (2) sides of
which are lot lines measured from the corner intersection of the lot lines to a distance specified in this
chapter. The third side of the triangle is a line across the corner of the lot joining the ends of the other
two (2) sides. Where the lot lines at intersections have rounded corners, the lot lines will be extended in
a straight line to a point of intersection.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(176))
Cross references: Obstructing visibility at intersections, §§ 35-51 et seq., 42-81.
Sec. 42-796. Wall sign.
See "sign, wall."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(177))
Sec. 42-797. Wholesale sales.
"Wholesale sales" are the sale of goods, merchandise and commodities for resale.
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(Code 1966, § 36-1301(178))
Sec. 42-798. Width, lot.
See "lot width."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(179))
Sec. 42-799. Wind energy conversion system (WECS).
"Wind energy conversion system (WECS)" means any device such as wind generator, wind charger,
windmill or wind turbine which converts wind energy to another form of useable energy.
(Ord. No. 81-8875, § 1, 9-14-81)
Sec. 42-799.1. Wrecking yard.
“Wrecking yard” (auto salvage yard, automobile graveyard) is any area of land, with or without
buildings, upon which two or more motor vehicles of any kind which are inoperable and / or unlicensed
are stored for the purpose of collecting, crushing, dismantling or salvaging vehicles or parts thereof for
recycling or resale. (See junkyard, salvage yard).”
(Ord. No. 07-10386, § 2, 5-7-07)
Sec. 42-800. Yard.
"Yard" is open space on a lot which is unoccupied and unobstructed from its lowest level to the sky,
except for permitted obstructions.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(180))
Sec. 42-801. Yard, front.
"Front yard" is a yard extending along the full length of a front lot line and back to a line drawn parallel
to the front lot line at a distance therefrom equal to the depth of the required front yard. On a corner lot
or a double or reverse frontage lot, each yard that abuts a front lot line shall be considered a front yard.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(181))
Sec. 42-802. Yard, rear.
"Rear yard" is a yard extending along the full length of the rear lot line and back to a line drawn parallel
to the rear lot line at a distance therefrom equal to the depth of the required rear yard. In the case of a
corner lot, there shall be no rear yard as defined, and in such case the sides opposite the street sides shall
be considered as side yards for setback purposes.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(182))
Sec. 42-803. Yard, side.
"Side yard" is a yard extending along a side lot line and back to a line drawn parallel to the side lot line
at a distance therefrom equal to the width of the required minimum side yard, but excluding any area
encompassed within a front yard or rear yard. Dimensions of minimum side yards specified in the
district regulations of this chapter refer to the required width of each side yard rather than to the width of
both side yards, unless otherwise specified.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(183))
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Sec. 42-804. YMCA, YWCA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Campfire Girls and other similar groups.
"YMCA, YWCA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Campfire Girls and other similar groups" are associations
formally organized for a common purpose, or interest, and operated not for profit for persons who are
bona fide members, which own, hire, or lease premises, the use of which premises is primarily utilized
for the promotion of the common purpose or interest of the association. Food, meals and beverages may
be served on such premises, provided adequate dining room space and kitchen facilities are available.
No alcoholic beverages may be served or sold on the premises.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(184))
Sec. 42-805. Zoning lot.
See "lot, zoning."
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(185))
Sec. 42-806. Zoning regulations.
"Zoning regulations" are the official zoning regulations of the city together with any and all amendments
adopted pursuant to Kansas Statutes Annotated, Section 12-107, et seq.
(Code 1966, § 36-1301(186))
Secs. 42-807--42-814. Reserved.
ARTICLE XV. AIRPORT ZONING DISTRICT14
Sec. 42-815. Short title.
This article shall be known and may be cited as "Salina Municipal Airport Zoning Ordinance."
(Ord. No. 92-9534, § 1, 9-21-92)
Sec. 42-816. Definitions.
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) Airport means Salina Municipal Airport.
(2) Airport elevation means the established elevation of the highest point on the usable landing
area.
(3) Airport hazard means any structure, tree or use of land which obstructs the airspace required
for, or is otherwise hazardous to, the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at the airport.
(4) Airport reference point means the point established as the approximate geographic center of the
airport landing area and so designated.
(5) Board of adjustment means the board of directors of the Salina Airport Authority.
14 State law references: Airport zoning regulations, K.S.A. 3-701 et seq.
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(6) Height, for the purpose of determining the height limits in all zones set forth in this article and
shown on the zoning map, the datum shall be mean sea level elevation unless otherwise
specified.
(7) Instrument runway means a runway equipped or to be equipped with a precision electronic
navigation aid or landing aid or other air navigation facilities suitable to permit the landing of
aircraft by an instrument approach under restricted visibility conditions.
(8) Landing area means the area of the airport used for the landing, taking off or taxing of aircraft.
(9) Large airplane means an airplane of more than twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) pounds
(5,700 kg) maximum certificated takeoff weight.
(10) Nonconforming use means any preexisting structure, tree, natural growth or use of land which
is inconsistent with the provisions of this article or an amendment thereto.
(11) Noninstrument runway means a runway other than an instrument runway and includes both
nonprecision and visual runways.
(12) Nonprecision instrument runway means a runway with an approved or planned straight-in
instrument approach procedure which has no existing or planned precision instrument approach
procedure.
(13) Person means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock
association, or body politic, and includes a trustee, receiver, assignee, administrator, executor,
guardian, or other representative.
(14) Runway means the paved surface of an airport landing area.
(15) Small airplane means an airplane of twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) pounds (5,700 kg)
or less maximum certificated takeoff weight.
(16) Structure means an object constructed or installed by man, including, but without limitation,
buildings, towers, smokestacks, and overhead transmission lines.
(17) Tree means any object of natural growth.
(18) Visual runway means a runway without an existing or planned straight-in instrument approach
procedure.
(Ord. No. 92-9534, § 1, 9-21-92)
Sec. 42-817. Aircraft use zones.
In order to carry out the provisions of this article, there are hereby created and established certain zones
which include all of the land lying within the instrument approach zones, noninstrument approach zones,
transition zones, horizontal zone and conical zone. Such areas and zones are shown on Salina Municipal
Airport Airspace Drawing consisting of one (1) sheet, prepared by the Salina Airport Authority and
dated May, 1992, which is attached to this article and made a part hereof. The various zones are hereby
established and defined as follows:
(1) Instrument approach zone. An instrument approach zone is established at each end of the
instrument runway for instrument landings and takeoffs. The instrument approach zones shall
have a width of one thousand (1,000) feet at a distance of two hundred (200) feet beyond each
end of the runway, widening thereafter uniformly to a width of sixteen thousand (16,000) feet
at a distance of fifty thousand two hundred (50,200) feet beyond each end of the runway, its
center line being the continuation of the centerline of the runway.
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(2) Nonprecision instrument approach zone. A nonprecision instrument approach zone is
established at each end of all nonprecision instrument runways for nonprecision instrument
landings and takeoffs. Two (2) approach zone sizes exist, one for runways serving small
airplanes, one for runways serving large airplanes.
Large airplanes: The nonprecision instrument approach zone shall have a width of five
hundred (500) feet at a distance of two hundred (200) feet beyond each end of the runway,
widening thereafter uniformly to a width of three thousand five hundred (3,500) feet at a
distance of ten thousand two hundred (10,200) feet beyond each end of the runway, its
centerline being the continuation of the centerline of the runway.
Small airplanes: The nonprecision instrument approach zone shall have a width of five hundred
(500) feet at a distance of two hundred (200) feet beyond each end of the runway, widening
thereafter uniformly to a width of two thousand (2,000) feet at a distance of five thousand two
hundred (5,200) feet beyond each end of the runway, its centerline being the continuation of
the centerline of the runway.
(3) VFR approach zone. A visual flight rules (VFR) approach zone shall have a width of two
hundred fifty (250) feet at a distance of two hundred (200) feet beyond each end of the runway
widening thereafter uniformly to a width of one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) feet at a
distance of five thousand two hundred (5,200) feet beyond each end of the runway.
(4) Transition zones. Transition zones are hereby established adjacent to each instrument and
noninstrument runway and approach zone as indicated on the zoning map. Transition zones
symmetrically located on either side of runways have variable widths as shown on the airspace
drawing.
Transition zones extend outward from a line two hundred fifty (250) feet on either side of the
centerline of the noninstrument runway, for the length of such runway plus two hundred (200)
feet on each end; and five hundred (500) feet on either side of the centerline of the instrument
runway, for the length of such runway plus two hundred (200) feet in each end, and are parallel
and level with such runway centerlines. This described zone is known as the primary surface.
The transition zones along such runways slope upward and outward one (1) foot vertically for
each seven (7) feet horizontally to the point where they intersect the horizontal surface. Further,
transition zones are established adjacent to both instrument and noninstrument approach zones
for the entire length of the approach zones. These transition zones have variable widths, as
shown on the zoning map. Such transition zones flare symmetrically with either side of the
runway approach zones from the base of such zones and slope upward and outward at the rate
of one (1) foot vertically for each seven (7) feet horizontally to the points where they intersect
the surfaces of the horizontal and conical zones. Additionally, transition zones are established
adjacent to the instrument approach zone where it projects through and beyond the limits of the
conical zone, extending a distance of five thousand (5,000) feet measured horizontally from the
edge of the instrument approach zones at right angles to the continuation of the centerline of the
runway.
(5) Horizontal surface. The horizontal surface is a horizontal plane one hundred fifty (150) feet
above the established airport elevation, the perimeter of which is constructed by swinging arcs
of specified radii from the center of each end of the primary surface of each runway and
connecting the adjacent arcs. The radius of each arc is: (1) five thousand (5,000) feet for all
runways designated as visual or nonprecision-small airplane; and (2) ten thousand (10,000) feet
for all other runways. The radius of the arc specified for each end of a runway will have the
same arithmetical value. That value will be the highest determined for either end of the runway.
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When a five thousand (5,000) foot arc is encompassed by tangents connecting two adjacent ten
thousand (10,000) foot arcs, the five thousand (5,000) foot arc shall be disregarded on the
construction of the perimeter of the horizontal surface.
(6) Conical surface. The conical surface is hereby established as a surface extending outward and
upward from the periphery of the horizontal surface at a slope of one (1) foot vertically for each
twenty (20) feet horizontally for a horizontal distance of four thousand (4,000) feet.
(Ord. No. 92-9534, § 1, 9-21-92)
Sec. 42-818. Height limitations.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, no structure or tree shall be erected, altered, allowed to
grow, or maintained in any zone created by this article to a height in excess of the height limit herein
established for such zone. Such height limitations are hereby established for each of the zones in
question as follows:
(1) Instrument approach zone. One (1) foot in height for each fifty (50) feet in horizonal distance
beginning at a point two hundred (200) feet from and at the center line elevation of the end of
the instrument runway and extending a distance of ten thousand two hundred (10,200) feet
from the end of the runway; thence one (1) foot in height for each forty (40) feet in horizontal
distance to a point fifty thousand two hundred (50,200) feet from the end of the runway;
(2) Noninstrument approach zones. Large airplanes: One (1) foot in height for each thirty-four (34)
feet in horizontal distance beginning at a point two hundred (200) feet from and at the
centerline elevation of the end of the noninstrument runway and extending to a point ten
thousand two hundred (10,200) feet from the end of the runway; Small airplanes: One (1) foot
in height for each twenty (20) feet in horizontal distance beginning at a point two hundred
(200) feet from and at the centerline elevation at the end of the noninstrument runway and
extending to a point five thousand two hundred (5,200) feet from the end of the runway;
(3) Transition zones. One (1) foot in height for each seven (7) feet in horizontal distance beginning
at any point two hundred fifty (250) feet normal to and at the elevation of the centerline of
noninstrument runways, extending two hundred (200) feet beyond each end thereof, and five
hundred (500) feet normal to and at the elevation of the centerline of the instrument runway,
extending two hundred (200) feet beyond each end thereof, extending to a height of one
hundred fifty (150) feet above the airport elevation which is one thousand two hundred eighty-
five (1,285) feet above mean sea level. In addition to the foregoing, there are established height
limits of one (1) foot vertical height for each seven (7) feet horizontal distance measured from
the edges of all approach zones for the entire length of the approach zones and extending
upward and outward to the points where they intersect the horizontal or conical surfaces.
Further, where the instrument approach zone projects through and beyond the conical surface a
height limit of one (1) foot for each seven (7) feet of horizontal distance shall be maintained
beginning at the edge of the instrument approach zone and extending a distance of five
thousand (5,000) feet from the edge of the instrument approach zone measured normal to the
centerline of the runway extended;
(4) Horizontal surface. One hundred fifty (150) feet above the airport elevation or a height of one
thousand four hundred thirty-five (1,435) feet above mean sea level;
(5) Conical surface. One (1) foot in height for each twenty (20) feet of horizontal distance
beginning at the periphery of the horizontal surface, extending three hundred fifty (350) feet
above the airport elevation; and
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(6) Excepted height limitations. Nothing in this article shall be construed as prohibiting the growth,
construction or maintenance of any tree or structure to a height up to seventy-five (75) feet
above the surface of the land; except when, because of the terrain, land contour or topographic
features, such tree or structure would extend above the height limits prescribed for such zone.
(b) Where an area is covered by more than one (1) height limitation, the more restrictive limitations
shall prevail.
(Ord. No. 92-9534, § 1, 9-21-92)
Sec. 42-819. Use restrictions.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, no use may be made of land within any zone
established by this article in such a manner as to create electrical interference with radio communication
between the airport and aircraft, make it difficult for flyers to distinguish between airport lights and
others, result in glare in the eyes of flyers using the airport, impair visibility in the vicinity of the airport
or otherwise endanger the landing, taking off, or maneuvering of aircraft.
(Ord. No. 92-9534, § 1, 9-21-92)
Sec. 42-820. Nonconforming uses.
(a) Regulations not retroactive. The regulations provided by this article shall not be construed to require
the removal, lowering or other change or alteration of any structure or tree not conforming to the
regulations as of September 21, 1992 as amended, or otherwise interfere with continuance of any
nonconforming use, except as provided in subsection 3 of Section 3-707 of the General Statutes
Supplement of 1947, or any amendments thereto; provided, however, that the city may require upon
thirty (30) days' notice in writing any person owning and maintaining any nonconforming pole or
pole line upon the roads and highways immediately adjoining the airport to remove, lower, change,
or alter said nonconforming pole or pole line, upon prior payment by the city to said person of the
reasonable and necessary expense of removing, lowering, changing, or altering the pole or pole line;
or in lieu thereof to execute a good and sufficient bond with corporate surety thereon as security for
the payment of the reasonable and necessary expense of removing, lowering, changing, or altering
such pole or pole lines. Reasonable and necessary expense of removing, lowering, changing or
altering the pole or pole line shall include, among other items of expense, the actual cost of (1)
constructing underground conduits and the construction of such wires and equipment in such
conduits, and (2) rerouting wires together with the poles, cross arms and other equipment connected
thereto, together with the cost of any of a new right-of-way made necessary by such rerouting.
(b) Marking and lighting. Notwithstanding the preceding provision of this section, the owner of any
nonconforming structure or tree is hereby required to permit the installation, operation, and
maintenance thereon of such markers and lights as shall be deemed necessary by the building official
to indicate to the operators of aircraft in the vicinity of the airport, the presence of such airport
hazards. Such markers and lights shall be installed, operated, and maintained at the expense of the
city.
(Ord. No. 92-9534, § 1, 9-21-92)
Sec. 42-821. Permits.
(a) Future uses. Except as specifically provided in subsections (1), (2) and (3) hereunder, no material
change shall be made in the use of land and no structure or tree shall be erected, altered, planted or
otherwise established in any zone hereby created unless a permit therefor shall have been applied for
and granted. Each application for a permit shall indicate the purpose for which the permit is desired,
with sufficient particularity to permit it to be determined whether the resulting use, structure or tree
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would conform to the regulations herein prescribed. If such determination is in the affirmative, the
permit shall be granted.
(1) In the area lying within the limits of the horizontal surface and the conical surface, no permit
shall be required for any tree or structure less than seventy-five (75) feet of vertical height
above the ground, except when because of terrain, land contour or topographic features such
tree or structure would extend above the height limits prescribed for such zone.
(2) In the areas lying within the limits of the instrument and noninstrument approach zones but at a
horizontal distance of not less than four thousand two hundred (4,200) feet from each end of
the runways, no permit shall be required for any tree or structure less than seventy-five (75)
feet of vertical height above the ground, except when such tree or structure would extend above
the height limit prescribed for such instrument or noninstrument approach zone.
(3) In the areas lying within the limits of the transition zones beyond the perimeter of the
horizontal surface, no permit shall be required for any tree or structure less than seventy-five
(75) feet of vertical height above the ground except when such tree or structure, because of
terrain, land contour or topographic features would extend above the height limit prescribed for
such transition zones.
Nothing contained in any of the foregoing exceptions shall be construed as permitting or
intending to permit any construction, alteration or growth of any structure or tree in excess of
any of the height limits established by this article except as set forth in section 42-818.
(b) Existing uses. No permit shall be granted that would allow the establishment or creation of an airport
hazard or permit a nonconforming use, structure, or tree to be made or become higher, or become a
greater hazard to air navigation, than it was on September 21, 1992, or on the effective date of any
amendment to this article, or than it is when the application for a permit is made. Except as
indicated, all applications for such a permit shall be granted.
(c) Nonconforming uses abandoned or destroyed. Whenever the building official determines that a
nonconforming structure or tree has been abandoned or more than eighty (80) percent torn down,
physically deteriorated, or decayed, no permit shall be granted that would allow such structure of
tree to exceed the applicable height limit or otherwise deviate from the zoning regulations.
(d) Variances. Any person desiring to erect or increase the height of any structure, or permit the growth
of any tree, or use his property, not in accordance with the regulations prescribed in this article, may
apply to the board of adjustment for a variance from such regulations. Such variances shall be
allowed where it is duly found that a literal application or enforcement of the regulations would
result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship and the relief granted would not be contrary to
the public interest but will do substantial justice and be in accordance with the spirit of this article.
(e) Hazard marking and lighting. Any permit or variance granted may, if such action is deemed
advisable to effectuate the purpose of this article and be reasonable in the circumstances, be so
conditioned as to require the owner of the structure or tree in question to permit the city at its own
expense, to install, operate and maintain thereon such markers and lights as may be necessary to
indicate to flyers the presence of an airport hazard.
(Ord. No. 92-9534, § 1, 9-21-92)
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Sec. 42-822. Enforcement.
It shall be the duty of the building official to administer and enforce the regulations prescribed herein.
Applications for permits and variances shall be made to the building official upon a form furnished by
him. Applications required by this article to be submitted to the building official shall be promptly
considered and granted or denied by him. Applications for action by the board of adjustment shall be
forthwith transmitted by the building official.
(Ord. No. 92-9534, § 1, 9-21-92)
Sec. 42-823. Board of adjustment.
(a) There is hereby created a board of adjustment to have and exercise the following powers:
(1) To hear and decide appeals from any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the
building official in the enforcement of this article;
(2) To hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of this article upon which such board of
adjustment under such regulations may be required to pass;
(3) To hear and decide specific variances.
(b) The board of adjustment shall consist of all of the members of the board of directors of the airport
authority as created in accordance with article II of Chapter 4; and that by appointment to the board
of directors of the airport authority shall automatically constitute appointment to the board of
adjustment for the same term as provided for in article II of chapter 4.
(c) The board of adjustment shall adopt rules for its governance and procedure in harmony with the
provisions of this article. Meetings of the board of adjustment shall be held at the call of the
chairman and at such other times as the board of adjustment may determine. The chairman, or in his
absence the acting chairman, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. All
hearings of the board of adjustment shall be public. The board of adjustment shall keep minutes of
its proceedings showing the vote of each member upon each question or, if absent or failing to vote,
indicating such fact, and shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions, all of
which shall immediately be filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be a public record.
(d) The board of adjustment shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law giving the facts
upon which it acted and its legal conclusions from such facts in reversing, affirming or modifying
any order, requirement, decision or determination which comes before it under the provisions of this
article.
(e) The concurring vote of a majority of the members of the board of adjustment shall be sufficient to
reverse any order, requirement, decision or determination of the building official or to decide in
favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required to pass under this article, or to effect
any variation in this article.
(Ord. No. 92-9534, § 1, 9-21-92)
Sec. 42-824. Appeals.
(a) Any person aggrieved, or any taxpayer affected, by any decision of the building official made in his
administration of this article, may appeal to the board of adjustment.
(b) All appeals hereunder must be taken within a reasonable time as provided by the rules of the board
of adjustment, by filing with the building official a notice of appeal specifying with the grounds
thereof. The building official shall forthwith transmit to the board of adjustment all the papers
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constituting the record upon which the action appealed from was taken.
(c) An appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from, unless the building
official certifies to the board of adjustment, after the notice of appeal has been filed with it, that by
reason of the facts stated in the certificate a stay would, in his opinion, cause imminent peril to life
or property. In such case, proceedings shall not be stayed except by order of the board of adjustment
on notice to the building official and on due cause shown.
(d) The board of adjustment shall fix a reasonable time for hearing appeals, give public notice and due
notice to the parties in interest, and decide the same within a reasonable time. Upon the hearing any
party may appear in person or by agent or by attorney.
(e) The board of adjustment may, in conformity with the provision of this article, reverse or affirm, in
whole or in part, or modify the order, requirements, decision or determination appealed from and
may make such order, requirement, decision or determination, as may be appropriate under the
circumstances.
(Ord. No. 92-9534; § 1, 9-21-92)
Sec. 42-825. Judicial review.
Any person aggrieved, or any taxpayer affected, by any decision of the board of adjustment, may appeal
to the district court of the county as provided in K.S.A. 3-709.
(Ord. No. 92-9534, § 1, 9-21-92)
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APPENDIX A. CHARTER ORDINANCES1
No. 1. Limitation on Tax Levies (Repealed by No. 3)
No. 2. Urban Renewal
No. 3. Limitation on Tax Levies (Repealed by No. 9)
No. 4. Longevity Pay for Fire Department (K.S.A. 13-791 repealed)
No. 5. Payment upon Retirement to Certain Members of the Police and Fire Departments
(Repealed by No. 15)
No. 6. Contribution by Officers and Members of the Fire and Police Departments for Retirement
Systems (Obsolete due to change in state law.)
No. 7. Investment of Money for Policemen's and Firemen's Pension Funds (Obsolete due to change
in state law.)
No. 8. Band (K.S.A. 12-14a5 repealed.)
No. 9. Limitation on Tax Levies
No. 10. Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses
No. 11. Licensing of Pawnbrokers (Repealed by No. 12.)
No. 12. Licensing of Pawnbrokers (Repealed by No. 19)
No. 13. General Improvements (Repealed by Nos. 23 and 25)
No. 14. Consumption of Alcoholic Liquor in Public Places
No. 15. Payment Upon Retirement to Certain Members of the Police & Fire Departments
No. 16. Special Fund for Paying Utility Costs and Employee Benefits (Repealed by No. 17)
No. 17. Special Fund for Paying Utility Costs and Employee Benefits
No. 18. Municipal Court Costs and Fees (Repealed by No. 21)
No. 19. Licensing of Pawnbrokers and Precious Metal Dealers
No. 20. Fixed Asset Records for Buildings and Land
No. 21. Municipal Court Costs and Fees
No. 22. Promotion of Tourism and Conventions (Amended by Nos. 26 and 35)
No. 23. General Improvements and Issuance of Bonds
No. 24. Salaries of Members of Governing Bodies (Repealed by No. 29)
No. 25. General Improvements and Issuance of Bonds (Failed by referendum on Feb. 28, 1989)
No. 26. Membership of Convention and Tourism Committee (Amends No. 22)
No. 27. Exempting the City from the Provisions Regarding Public Improvements and Procedures.
No. 28. Combined Water and Sewage Rates
No. 29. Issuance of Bond for General Improvement s and the Animal Shelter (Repealed by Nos. 31
and 32)
No. 30. Salaries of Members of the Governing Body
No. 31. Issuance of Bonds for General Improvements, Animal Shelter, and a Family Aquatic Park
(Repealed by No. 33)
No. 32. Issuance of Bonds for General Improvements (Repealed by No. 33)
No. 33. Issuance of Bonds for General Improvements (Repealed by No. 34)
No. 34. Exempting the City from the Provisions of K.S.A. 13-1024a
No. 35. Promotion of Tourism and Conventions Authorizing The Levying of Transient Guest Tax
(Amends No. 22)
No. 36. Exempting the City from K.S.A. §§ 12-4202, 12-4203, 12-4204, and 12-4207 Regarding
Public Officials with the Authority to Sign and Serve a Municipal Court Complaint or
Notice to Appear.
1 Cross references: Charter ordinances saved from repeal, § 1-5(15); administration, Ch. 2.
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NO. 1. LIMITATION ON TAX LEVIES2
CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM K.S.A. 79-1951
AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME SUBJECT.
AUTHORIZING AND LIMITING TAX LEVIES IN ANY ONE YEAR ON EACH DOLLAR OF
ASSESSED TANGIBLE VALUATION AND PRESCRIBING AN AGGREGATE LIMIT FOR ALL
CITY WIDE TAX LEVIES.
NO. 2. URBAN RENEWAL3
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE PROVISIONS OF
K.S.A. 17-4754 AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME
SUBJECT; DEFINING THE POWERS OF THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF AIDING IN THE PLANNING,
UNDERTAKING AND CARRYING OUT OF THE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS LOCATED WITHIN
THE CITY AND PROVIDING THE PROCEDURE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF UNDERTAKING OR CARRYING OUT OF
AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT OF THE CITY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS:
Section 1. Election to exempt.
That the City of Salina, Kansas, a city of the first class of less than 125,000 population by the power vested in
it by Article 12, Section 5, of the Constitution of the State of Kansas., hereby elects to exempt and does
exempt itself from and makes inapplicable to it K.S.A. 17-4754 which is not applicable uniformly to all cities
of the first class and provides substitute and additional provisions as hereafter provided.
Section 2. Powers and duties generally.
The governing body of the City of Salina, Kansas, is hereby authorized and empowered for the purpose of
aiding in the planning, undertaking or carrying out of any urban renewal project within its corporate limits,
upon such terms, with or without consideration, as it may determine:
(a) Dedicate, sell, convey or lease any of its interest in any property or grant easements, licenses or
other rights or privileges therein to a municipality;
(b) Incur the entire expense of any public improvements made by such public body in exercising the
powers granted in this section;
(c) Do any and all things necessary to aid or cooperate in the planning or carrying out of an urban
renewal plan;
(d) Lend, grant or contribute funds to a municipality;
(e) Enter into agreements (which may extend over any period, notwithstanding any provision or rule
of law to the contrary) with a municipality or other public body respecting action to be taken
pursuant to any of the powers granted by this act, including the furnishing of funds or other
assistance in connection with an urban renewal project; and
(f) Cause public buildings and public facilities including parks, playgrounds, recreational,
community, education, water, sewer or drainage facilities, or any other works which it is otherwise
empowered to undertake to be furnished; furnish, dedicate, close, vacate, pave, install, grade,
2 Editor's note: Charter Ordinance No. 1 was repealed by Charter Ordinance No. 3.
3 Cross references: Economic Development, Ch. 11.
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regrade, plan or replan streets, roads, sidewalks, ways or other places; plan or replan, zone or
rezone any part of the public body or make exceptions from building regulations; and cause
administrative and other services to be furnished to the municipality. If at any time title to or
possession of any urban renewal project is held by any public body or governmental agency, other
than the municipality, which is authorized by law to engage in the undertaking, carrying out, or
administration or urban renewal projects (including any agency or instrumentality of the United
States of America), the provisions of the agreements referred to in this section shall inure to the
benefit of and may be enforced by such public body or governmental agency. As used in this
ordinance, the term "municipality" shall also include an urban renewal agency vested with all of
the urban renewal project powers pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 17-4756 and any
amendments thereto.
Section 3. Transactions without notice or advertising, etc.
Any sale, conveyance, lease or agreement, provided for in this ordinance may be made by the governing body
without appraisal, public notice, advertisement or public bidding.
Section 4. Furnishing of financial and other assistance.
For the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking or carrying out of an urban renewal project of an urban
renewal agency, the governing body may (in addition to its other powers and upon such terms, with or
without consideration, as it may determine) do and perform any or all of the actions or things which by the
provisions of Section 1 of this ordinance, the governing body is authorized to do or perform, including the
furnishing of financial and other assistance.
Section 5. Issuance of bonds.
For the purposes of this ordinance, or for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking or carrying out of
an urban renewal project within the city, the governing body may (in addition to any authority to issue bonds
pursuant to K.S.A. 17-4751) issue and sell its general obligation bonds: Provided, that before any general
obligation bonds may be issued under the urban renewal law, the city shall adopt a resolution, finding and
declaring it necessary to issue such bonds, which resolution shall state the purpose for which said bonds are to
be issued and the maximum amount of bonds to be issued, and shall contain a statement relating to the
provisions for protest as hereinafter provided, which resolution shall be published once each week for two (2)
consecutive weeks in the official paper of the city, and if within sixty (60) days after the date of the last
publication of said resolution, a protest, signed by not less than five per cent (5%) of the electors in the
municipality, as determined by the vote cast for secretary of state
. at the last preceding general election, is
filed with the city clerk, the bonds shall not be issued, unless the governing body calls an election within the
time and in the manner prescribed by K.S.A. 10-120 or any amendments thereto, and the proposition shall
receive the favorable vote of a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
Section 6. Publication of ordinance.
This ordinance shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in The Salina Journal, the
official city newspaper.
Section 7. Effective.
This is a charter ordinance and shall take effect sixty-one (61) days after final publication unless a sufficient
petition for a referendum is filed and a referendum held on the ordinance as provided in Article 12, Section 5,
Subdivision (c) of the Constitution of Kansas in which case the ordinance shall become effective, if approved
by a majority of the electors voting thereon.
Adopted by the governing body by not less than two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members elect voting in
favor thereof, and approved by the mayor this 4th day of April, 1966.
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NO. 3. LIMITATION ON TAX LEVIES4
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM K.S.A. 79-
1951 AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZING AND LIMITING TAX LEVIES IN ANY ONE YEAR ON EACH
DOLLAR OF ASSESSED TANGIBLE VALUATION AND PRESCRIBING AN AGGREGATE
LIMIT FOR ALL CITY WIDE TAX LEVIES; AMENDING CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1 OF
THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, AND REPEALING SAID ORIGINAL CHARTER ORDINANCE.
NO. 4. LONGEVITY PAY FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT5
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 13-791 WHICH PROVIDES LONGEVITY PAY FOR REGULAR
APPOINTED MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
NO. 5. PAYMENT UPON RETIREMENT TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE POLICE
AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS6
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 13-14a08 WHICH PROVIDES FOR PAYMENTS UPON RETIREMENT
TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OR FIRE DEPARTMENT AND
PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME SUBJECT.
NO. 6. CONTRIBUTIONS BY OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE FIRE AND
POLICE DEPARTMENTS FOR RETIREMENT SYSTEMS7
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 13-14a06, WHICH PROVIDES FOR MEMBERSHIP FEES AND
CONTRIBUTIONS BY OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE FIRE AND POLICE
DEPARTMENTS FOR THEIR RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND PROVIDING FOR REFUNDS
UPON TERMINATION OF SERVICES WITH SAID DEPARTMENTS AND PROVIDING
SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME SUBJECT.
NO. 7. INVESTMENT OF MONEY FOR POLICEMEN'S AND FIREMEN'S PENSION
FUNDS8
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 13-14a05, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE DESIGNATION AND
INVESTMENT OF MONEY DERIVED FROM TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
4 Editor's note: Charter ordinance no. 3 was repealed by charter ordinance no. 9.
5 Editor's note: Charter ordinance no. 4 has been rendered obsolete by the subsequent repeal of K.S.A. 13-791.
6 Editor's note: Charter ordinance no. 5 was repealed by charter ordinance no. 15.
7 Editor's note: Charter ordinance no. 6 was rendered obsolete by adoption of a new state law.
8 Editor's note: Charter ordinance no. 7 was adopted on March 29, 1971. It has since been rendered obsolete by adoption of a new state law.
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POLICEMEN'S AND FIREMEN'S PENSION FUNDS, PROVIDING FOR A MINIMUM RESERVE
FOR EACH FUND, FOR THEIR RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME SUBJECT.
NO. 8. BAND9
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 12-14a05, WHICH DEFINES A BAND FOR THE PURPOSES OF USE OF
BAND FUNDS AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE
SAME SUBJECT.
NO. 9. LIMITATION ON TAX LEVIES10
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM K.S.A. 79-1951,
WHICH PROVIDES FOR A MAXIMUM RATE OF LEVY IN ANY ONE YEAR; PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE
AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME SUBJECT; AMENDING CHARTER ORDINANCE NO.
3 OF THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, AND REPEALING SAID EXISTING CHARTER ORDINANCE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Election to exempt.
That Charter Ordinance No. 3 of the City of Salina, Kansas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(1) That the City of Salina, a city of the first class, by the power vested in it by Article 12, Chapter 5
of the Constitution of the State of Kansas
., hereby elects to exempt and does exempt itself from
and make inapplicable to it K.S.A. 79-1951, which is not applicable uniformly to all cities and to
provide substitute and additional provisions of the same subject.
(2) That the governing body of the City of Salina is hereby authorized and empowered to levy taxes in
each year on each dollar of assessed tangible valuation of said city and to set such rate of levy as
may be needed to meet the requirements of its adopted budget for the following purposes: General
operating fund, which shall include the following activities: General government, police
department; fire department; health and sanitation; waste disposal; streets, alleys and highways;
maintenance of public buildings; swimming pool; parks; animal control; street lighting; traffic
signals and parking control; civil defense; airport; judgments; band; cemetery; general
improvement (except improvements for which special assessments are made); industrial fund;
noxious weeks, tree maintenance; and flood control.
Provided that the city purposes specifically authorized by other statutes are not excluded because
they are not above enumerated; and provided further that the aggregate of all citywide tax levies of
said city is not limited, except as provided by legislative enactments uniformly applicable to all
cities.
Section 2. Repealer.
Charter Ordinance No. 3 of the City of Salina, Kansas is hereby repealed.
Section 3. Publication of ordinance.
This ordinance shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in the Salina Journal, the
official city newspaper.
9 Editor's note: Charter ordinance no. 8 was adopted on October 29, 1973. It has since been rendered obsolete by the repeal of K.S.A. 12-14a05.
10 Cross references: Taxation generally, Ch. 37.
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Section 4. Effective date.
This is a Charter Ordinance and shall take effect sixty-one (61) days after final publication, unless a sufficient
petition for a referendum is filed and a referendum held on the ordinance as provided in Article 12, Section 5,
Subdivision (c) of the Constitution of Kansas in which case the ordinance shall become effective if approved
by the majority of the electors voting thereon.
Adopted by the governing body by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members elect voting in favor
thereof and approved by the mayor this 18th day of March, 1974.
NO. 10. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES11
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE PROVISIONS OF
K.S.A. 41-2702, WHICH PROVIDES IT TO BE UNLAWFUL TO SELL CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES AT
RETAIL WITHOUT FIRST SECURING A LICENSE THEREFOR AND ESTABLISHING THE PROCEDURE
AND LICENSE FEES THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
ON THE SAME SUBJECT.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Election to exempt.
That the City of Salina, Kansas, a city of the first class by the powers vested in it by Article 12, Chapter 5 of
the Constitution of the State of Kansas., hereby elects to and does exempt itself from and makes inapplicable
to it the provisions of K.S.A. 41-2702 and provides substitute and additional provisions on the same subject as
follows, to wit:
"41-2702. Licenses; application to city or county; railway cars; notice to township; renewals; forms; fees;
disposition of moneys.
"No person shall sell any cereal malt beverage at retail without having first secured a license for each
place of business as herein provided. In case such place of business is located within the corporate limits
of a city then the application for license shall be made to the governing body of such city. In all other
cases the application for license shall be made to the board of county commissioners in the county in
which such place of business is to be located, except that the application for license to sell on railway cars
shall be made to the director of taxation as hereinafter provided. The board of county commissioners in
any county shall not issue a license without giving the clerk of the township board in the township where
the applicant desires to locate, written notice by registered mail, of the filing of said application. The
township board may within ten (10) days file advisory recommendations as to the granting of such license
and such advisory recommendations shall be considered by said board of county commissioners before
such license is issued: Provided. That if such license be granted and issued said board of county
commissioners shall grant and issue renewals thereof upon application of the license holder, if he be
qualified to receive the same and unless such license be revoked as provided by law: And provided
further, That said board of county commissioners shall notify the township board of all applications for
renewals and said township board may within ten (10) days file advisory recommendations as to the
renewal of such licenses or the refusal thereof with said board of county commissioners and such advisory
recommendations shall be considered by said board of county commissioners before any such renewal is
granted. The application shall be verified and upon a form prepared by the attorney general of the state
.
and shall contain: (a) The name and residence of the applicant and how long he has resided within the
State of Kansas.; (b) the particular place for which a license is desired; (c) the name of the owner of the
premises upon which the place of business is located; (d) a statement that the applicant is a citizen of the
United States and not less than twenty-one (21) years of age and that he has not within two (2) years
immediately preceding the date of making application been convicted of a felony or any crime involving
11 *Cross references: Cereal malt beverages generally, § 5-66 et seq.; retailer's license fee for cereal malt beverages, § 5-93.
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moral turpitude, or been adjudged guilty of drunkenness, or driving a motor vehicle while under the
influence of intoxicating liquor or the violations of any other intoxicating liquor law of any state or of the
United States.
"Such application shall be accompanied by a fee of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more
than three hundred dollars ($300.00) as may be prescribed by the board of county commissioners or the
governing body of the city, as the case may be, except in counties that have a population in excess of one
hundred sixty-five thousand (165,000) persons, such application shall be accompanied by a fee of not less
than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) as may be prescribed by
the board of county commissioners or the governing body of the city, as the case may be, except that an
application for a license to sell on railway cars shall be accompanied by a fee of one hundred dollars
($100.00). All license fees collected by the director of taxation shall be paid into the state
. treasury and
the state. treasurer shall credit ninety percent (90%) of the same to the general fund of the state. and the
remaining ten percent (10%) he shall credit to the revenue administration fee fund.
"The board of county commissioners of the several counties or the governing body of a city shall issue a
license upon application duly made as otherwise provided for herein, to any person engaged in business in
said county or city and qualified to receive said license, to sell only at retail cereal malt beverages in
original and unopened containers, and not for consumption on the premises. Said license fee to be not less
than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per year. No license
issued under this act shall be transferable."
Section 2. Publication of ordinance.
This ordinance shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in the Salina Journal, the
official city newspaper.
Section 3. Effective date.
This is a Charter Ordinance and shall take effect sixty-one (61) days after final publication unless a sufficient
petition is filed and a referendum held on the ordinance as provided in Article 12, Section 5, Subdivision (c)
of the Constitution of Kansas, in which case the ordinance shall become effective if approved by a majority of
the electors voting thereon.
Adopted by the governing body by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members elect voting in favor
thereof and approved by the Mayor this 9th day December, 1974
NO. 11. LICENSING OF PAWNBROKERS12
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 1973 SUPP. 16-707, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE LICENSING OF
PAWNBROKERS AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE
SAME SUBJECT.
NO. 12. LICENSING OF PAWNBROKERS13
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE
12 Editor's note: Charter ordinance no. 11 was adopted on December 9, 1974, and was later repealed by charter ordinance no. 12.
13 Editor's note: Charter ordinance no. 12 was adopted on May 12, 1975, and was later repealed by charter ordinance no. 19.
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PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 1973 SUPP. 16-707, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE LICENSING OF
PAWNBROKERS AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE
SAME SUBJECT AND REPEALING CHARTER ORDINANCE NUMBER 11.
NO. 13. GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS14
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 13-1024a AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL
PROVISIONS ON THE SAME WHICH RELATE TO GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THE
ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS.
NO. 14. CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN PUBLIC PLACES15
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF
K.S.A. 41-719 AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME
WHICH RELATE TO THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN PUBLIC PLACES.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Election to exempt.
That the City of Salina, Kansas, by the power vested in it by Article 12, Section 5 of the Constitution of the
State of Kansas. hereby elects to exempt itself from and make inapplicable to it the provisions of K.S.A. 41-
719 and provide substitute and additional provisions as hereinafter set forth in this ordinance. Such referenced
provisions are either enactments or a part thereof which are applicable to this city that are not applicable
uniformly to all cities.
Section 2. Substitute and additional provisions.
That the City of Salina does hereby provide substitute and additional provisions on the same subject as
follows, to wit:
"41-719. Consumption of alcoholic liquor in public places prohibited; exceptions; penalties.
"It shall be unlawful for any person to drink or consume alcoholic liquor upon the public streets, alleys,
roads or highways, or in beer parlors, taverns, pool halls or places to which the general public has access,
whether or not an admission or other fee is charged or collected, or upon property owned by the state. or
any governmental subdivision thereof or inside vehicles while upon the public streets, alleys, roads or
highways; Provided, however, The limitations, aforesaid, shall not apply to real property leased by a city
to others under the provisions of K.S.A. 12-1740 to 12-1749, both sections inclusive, and any
amendments thereto, if such real property is actually being used for hotel or motel purposes or purposes
incidental thereto, nor shall said limitations apply to any state
. owned or operated building or structure
and the surrounding premises which are furnished to and occupied by any state officer or employee as a
residence; Provided further, That by ordinance, any city having a population of more than thirty thousand
(30,000) may by ordinance exempt certain property, title of which is vested in such city, from the
provisions of this act. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor
more than two hundred dollars ($200), or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or be both so
fined and imprisoned."
14 Charter Ordinance No. 13 was repealed by Charter Ordinance No. 23 and 25.
15 Cross references: Alcoholic liquor generally, § 5-16 et seq.; consumption of alcoholic liquor in public places, § 5-24.
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Section 3. Publication of ordinance.
This Charter Ordinance shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in The Salina Journal,
the official city newspaper.
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Section 4. Effective date.
This is a Charter Ordinance and shall take effect sixty-one (61) days after final publication, unless a sufficient
petition for referendum is filed and the referendum held on the ordinance is provided in Article 12, Section 5,
Subdivision (c)(3) of the Constitution of the State of Kansas., in which case the ordinance shall become
effective if approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon.
Passed by the governing body by not less than two-thirds ( 2/3) of the members elect voting thereon this
3rd day of October, 1977.
NO. 15. PAYMENT UPON RETIREMENT TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE
POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS16
A CHARTER ORDINANCE REPEALING CHARTER ORDINANCE NUMBER 5 WHICH EXEMPTS THE
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 13-14a08 WHICH PROVIDES FOR
PAYMENT UPON RETIREMENT TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME
SUBJECT.
BE IT ORDAINED by the governing body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Repealer.
That Charter Ordinance Number 5 of the City of Salina, Kansas, be and the same is hereby repealed.
Section 2. Publication of ordinance.
This ordinance shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in The Salina Journal, the
official city newspaper.
Section 3. Effective date.
This is a Charter Ordinance and it shall take effect sixty-one (61) days after final publication unless a
sufficient petition is filed and a referendum held on the ordinance as provided in Article 12, Section 5,
Subdivision (3) of the Constitution of Kansas in which case the ordinance shall become effective if approved
by the majority of the electors voting thereon.
Adopted by the governing body by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members elect voting in favor
thereof and approved by the mayor this 17th day of October, 1977.
NO. 16. SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYING UTILITY COSTS AND EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS17
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM K.S.A. 79-
5011; PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME SUBJECT;
AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVYING OF TAXES TO CREATE A SPECIAL FUND FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PAYING UTILITY SERVICE COSTS.
16 Cross references: Fire prevention and protection, Ch. 14; police, Ch. 30.
17 Editor's note: Charter ordinance no. 16 was adopted on May 15, 1978, and was later repealed by charter ordinance no. 17.
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NO. 17. SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYING UTILITY COSTS AND EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS18
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM K.S.A. 79-5011;
PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME SUBJECT; AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEVYING OF TAXES TO CREATE A SPECIAL FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PAYING UTILITY COSTS AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS; AMENDING CHARTER ORDINANCE NUMBER
16 AND REPEALING SAID ORIGINAL CHARTER ORDINANCE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the governing body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Election to exempt.
The City of Salina, Kansas, by the power vested in it by Article 12, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State
of Kansas
., hereby elects to exempt itself from and make inapplicable to it K.S.A. 79-5011, and to provide
substitute and additional provisions as hereinafter set forth in this charter ordinance. K.S.A. 79-5011 is a part
of the enactment of the legislature establishing an aggregate tax levy limitation applicable to this city but not
applicable uniformly to all cities, and the legislature has not established classes of cities for the purpose of
imposing aggregate limitations under said constitutional provision.
Section 2. No limitation on tax levy for certain purposes.
The provisions of K.S.A. 79-5001 to 79-5016, inclusive, shall not apply to or limit the levy of taxes by the
City of Salina, for the payment of:
(a) Principal and interest upon bonds and temporary notes;
(b) No-fund warrants issued with the approval of the state. board of tax appeals;
(c) Legal judgments rendered against the city;
(d) Rent due under any lease with a public building commission;
(e) Special assessments charged against the city-at-large;
(f) Utility service costs, whether paid from a separate property tax levy fund of the city or from any other
tax supported fund;
(g) Employee benefit costs.
Section 3. Specific levies exempt from aggregate levy limitation.
The provisions of Article 50 of Chapter 79 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated shall not apply to any taxes
levied by the City of Salina, levied under the provisions of K.S.A. 40-2305, 74-4920, 74-4967, 12-11a03, 13-
1441 or 12-1617h or 13-14100, and K.S.A. 1977 Supplement 13-14a02, 14-10a02, or to any tax levies
required for the payment of employer contributions to any pension and retirement program, or to any other
taxes authorized by state law to be levied in addition to or exempt from the aggregate levy limitation of the
City of Salina.
Amounts produced from any levy specified or authorized in this charter ordinance, including any levy or
purpose authorized to be levied in addition to or exempt from the aggregate levy limit of the city, shall not be
used in computing any aggregate limitation under Article 50 of Chapter 79 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated.
Section 4. Levy for utility service costs.
18 Cross references: Public utilities, Ch. 31; water and sewers, Ch. 41.
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The City of Salina is hereby authorized to levy a tax for the purpose of paying utility service costs. As used in
this charter ordinance, "utility service costs" shall include payments made by the city to a water, electric or
natural gas system, company or utility for the purpose of obtaining street lighting or traffic control signals or
for the lighting, heating, cooling or supplying of water or energy to any city building or facility or for the
operation or performance of any function or service by the city.
Section 5. Levy for employee benefit costs.
The City of Salina is hereby authorized to levy a tax for the purpose of paying employee benefit costs. As
used in this charter ordinance, "employee benefit costs", shall include without limitation, payments made by
the city for social security, Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, workmen's compensation benefits,
employment security, unemployment compensation benefits, Kansas Police and Fire Retirement System,
employee and officer liability protection and medical, health, hospitalization and life insurance, whether for
the employee or his or her dependents.
Section 6. Repealer.
Chapter Ordinance Number 16 of the City of Salina, Kansas, is hereby repealed.
Section 7. Publication of ordinance.
This charter ordinance shall be published once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks in the official city
newspaper.
Section 8. Effective date.
This is a charter ordinance and shall take effect sixty-one (61) days after its final publication, unless a
sufficient petition for a referendum is filed and a referendum held on the ordinance as provided in Article 12,
Section 5, Subdivision (c)(3) of the Constitution of Kansas, in which case the ordinance shall become
effective if approved by the majority of the electors voting thereon.
Adopted by the governing body by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members-elect voting in favor thereof and
approved by the Mayor this 18th day of June, 1979.
NO. 18. MUNICIPAL COURT COSTS AND FEES19
A CHARTER ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF
MUNICIPAL COURT COST AND RELATED FEES.
NO. 19. LICENSING OF PAWNBROKERS AND PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS20
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE PROVISIONS OF
K.S.A. 16-707, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE LICENSING OF PAWNBROKERS AND PRECIOUS METAL
DEALERS AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME SUBJECT
AND REPEALING CHARTER ORDINANCE NUMBER 12.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Election to exempt; replacement provisions.
19 Editor's note: Charter ordinance no. 18 was adopted on May 12, 1980, and was later repealed by charter ordinance no. 21.
20 Cross references: Pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers and precious metal dealers, § 33-16 et seq.
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That the City of Salina, Kansas, a city of the first class, by the powers vested in it by Article 12, Section 5 of
the Constitution of the State of Kansas., hereby elects to and does exempt itself from and makes inapplicable
to it the provisions of K.S.A. 16-707 and provides substitute and additional provisions on the same subject, as
follows, to-wit:
"16.707. Licensing of pawnbrokers and precious metal dealers; application fee; disposition.
(a). No person shall engage or continue in business as a pawnbroker or precious metal dealer without
first obtaining a license therefor. The person shall obtain such license from the clerk.
(b). Application for a license shall be in writing and shall state the full name and place of residence of
the applicant. If the applicant is a partnership, the application shall contain the name and place of
residence of each officer, shareholder or member thereof. The application shall include the address
of the places where the business is to be conducted, the hours and days of the week during which
the applicant proposes to engage in the business of pawnbroking or dealing in precious metals at
each such place, and such other information as may be necessary to determine the applicant's
qualifications for a license in accordance with the provisions of state. law. Each applicant shall
also submit with the application:
(1). A statement that the applicant is the holder of a valid registration certificate issued by the
Director of Revenue pursuant to K.S.A. 79-3608 for each place of business for which
application for a license is made; and
(2). A detailed inventory and description of all goods, wares, merchandise, precious metals or
other property held in pledge or for sale at the time the application at each place of business
stated therein, including whether the same was received in pledge, purchased as secondhand
merchandise or precious metal purchased for resale.
(c). The license application shall be in a form approved by the attorney general. Each application shall
be accompanied by a fee as determined pursuant to Ordinance Number 81-8881 which shall be
paid annually upon renewal of the license. All such fees received by the city clerk shall be
deposited in the city general fund."
Section 2. Prohibition of ordinance.
This ordinance shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in the Salina Journal, the
official city newspaper.
Section 3. Repealer.
That Charter Ordinance Number 12 is hereby repealed.
Section 4. Effective date.
This is a Charter Ordinance and shall take effect sixty-one (61) days after final publication unless a sufficient
petition is filed and a referendum held on the ordinance as provided in Article 12, Section 5, Subdivision (c)
of the Constitution of Kansas, in which case the ordinance shall become effective if approved by a majority of
the electors voting thereon.
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners by not less than two-thirds ( 2/3) of the members elect voting
in favor thereof and approved by the Mayor this 16th day of November, 1981.
NO. 20. FIXED ASSET RECORDS FOR BUILDINGS AND LAND
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM K.S.A. 1980 SUPP. 75-
1120(a) WHICH REQUIRES CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES TO MAINTAIN FIXED ASSET RECORDS FOR
BUILDINGS AND LAND.
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WHEREAS, 1980 Supp. 75-1120(a) requiring certain municipalities of the State of Kansas. to maintain fixed
asset records for buildings and land, does not apply uniformly to all municipalities of the State of Kansas
.; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Salina, Kansas, wishes to exempt itself from the said provisions, SO NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Election to exempt. The City of Salina, Kansas, a city of the first class, by the power vested in it by
Article 12, Section 5, of the Constitution of the State of Kansas. hereby elects to and does exempt itself from the
provisions of K.S.A. 1980 Supp. 75-1120(a) and while still conforming with all other generally accepted
accounting principles make inapplicable to said city that portion of said statute which would otherwise require
said city to maintain fixed asset records for buildings and land.
Section 2. Publication of ordinance. This ordinance shall be published once each week for two (2) consecutive
weeks in the Salina Journal, the official city newspaper.
Section 3. Effective date. This is a Charter Ordinance and shall take effect sixty-one (61) days after final
publication unless a sufficient petition for a referendum is filed as provided in Article 12, Section 5, Subdivision
(c)(3) of the Constitution of the State of Kansas., in which case the ordinance shall become effective only if
approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon.
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members elect voting in
favor thereof and approved by the Mayor this 9th day of November, 1981
NO. 21. MUNICIPAL COURT COSTS AND FEES21
A CHARTER ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF MUNICIPAL
COURT COSTS AND RELATED FEES; AMENDING CHARTER ORDINANCE NUMBER 18 OF THE CITY
OF SALINA, KANSAS, AND REPEALING THE EXISTING CHARTER ORDINANCE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Election to exempt. The City of Salina hereby elects to exempt itself from the provisions of K.S.A.
12-4112, pursuant to Article 12, Section 5(c)(1), of the Kansas Constitution.
Section 2. Provision for court costs and fees. In lieu of the provisions of K.S.A. 12-4112, the governing body
of the City of Salina may by ordinance or resolution provide substitute and additional provisions relative to court
costs and fees to be charged and collected in all actions and cases filed and docketed in the Municipal Court of the
City of Salina, Kansas.
Section 3. Purposes. All court costs and fees which may be provided for by the governing body are to be
collected by the Municipal Court, or Clerk, and shall be paid into a fund called the Municipal Court Fund, and
shall be maintained by the City Clerk, to be disbursed upon proper voucher for the purposes authorized by the
governing body.
Section 4. Repealer. Charter Ordinance Number 18 of the City of Salina, Kansas, is hereby repealed.
Section 5. Publication of ordinance. This ordinance shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive
weeks in the Salina Journal, the official city newspaper.
Section 6. Effective date. This is a Charter Ordinance and shall take effect sixty-one (61) days after final
publication, unless a sufficient petition for a referendum is filed and a referendum held on the ordinance as
provided in Article 12, Section 5, Subdivision (c) of the Constitution of Kansas in which case the ordinance shall
21 Cross references: Municipal court generally, Ch. 23.
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become effective if approved by the majority of the electors voting thereon.
Adopted by the Governing Body by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members elect voting in favor
and approved by the Mayor this 11th day of February, 1985
NO. 22. PROMOTION OF TOURISM AND CONVENTION22
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM K.S.A. 12-1697 AND
12-16,101 CONCERNING THE PROMOTION OF TOURISM AND CONVENTIONS, AUTHORIZING THE
LEVYING OF A TRANSIENT GUEST TAX BY COUNTIES OR CITIES; PROVIDING FOR
APPOINTMENT OF A CONVENTION AND TOURISM COMMITTEE; PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE
PROVISIONS ON THE SAME SUBJECT; AND REPEALING CHAPTER 37 OF THE SALINA CODE.
Be it Ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. The City of Salina hereby elects to exempt itself from the provisions of K.S.A. 12-1697 and 12-16,101
pursuant to Article 12, Section 5 of the Kansas Constitution and adopts the substitute provisions set forth below.
Section 2. SEE CHARTER ORDINANCE 351
23
Section 3. SEE CHARTER ORDINANCE 261
24.
Section 4. Chapter 37 of the Salina Code and any other ordinances or resolutions of the City of Salina in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 5. This ordinance shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in The Salina Journal, the
official city newspaper.
Section 6. This is a Charter Ordinance and shall take effect sixty-one (61) days after final publication unless a
sufficient petition is filed and a referendum held on the ordinance as provided in Article 12, Section 5,
Subdivision (c) of the Constitution of Kansas, in which case the ordinance shall become effective if approved by a
majority of the electors voting thereon.
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members elect voting in
favor thereof and approved by the Mayor this 15th day of September, 1986.
NO. 23. GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS25
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE PROVISIONS OF
K.S.A. 13-1024a AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME
WHICH RELATE TO GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS.
Be it Ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Election to exempt.
That the City of Salina, Kansas, by the power vested in it by Article 12, Section 5 of the Constitution of the
State of Kansas., hereby elects to exempt itself from and make applicable to it the provisions of K.S.A. 13-
1024a and provide substitute and additional provisions as hereinafter set forth in this ordinance. Such
22 Editor's note: Charter ordinance no. 26 adopted May 20, 1991, amended section 3 of Charter ordinance no. 22 by providing that a member of the board of
city commissioners shall no longer be an ex-officio member of the committee but shall be appointed by the mayor to a specific term along with other
committee members. Cross references: Membership of the convention and tourism committee, Charter ord. no. 26, § 3.
23 Charter Ordinance 22 Section 2 was amended by Charter Ordinance 35.
24 Charter Ordinance 22 Section 3 was amended by Charter Ordinance 26.
25 Editor's note: The motion regarding the referendum election necessary for approval of Charter ordinance no. 23 was defeated at a regular meeting of the
board of commissioners held on November 21, 1988.
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referenced provisions are either enactments or a part thereof which are applicable to this city that are not
applicable uniformly to all cities.
Section 2. Substitute and additional provisions.
That the City of Salina, does hereby provide substitute and additional provisions on the same subject as
follows, to wit:
13-1024a. General improvements and land therefore; borrowing money and bond issues; when election
required.
For the purpose of paying for any bridge, viaduct, public buildings, including the land necessary therefore, for
land for public parks and developing the same within or without the city, for the establishment and
construction of crematories, desiccating or reduction work, including the land necessary therefore, within or
without the city, or for the improvement, repair or extension of any waterworks, sewage disposal plant,
electric light plant, crematory, desiccating or reduction work or other public utility plant owned by the city,
and for the purpose of rebuilding, adding to or extending the same from time to time, as the necessities of the
city may require, the city may borrow money and issue its bonds for the same; Provided, that no bonds shall
be issued for such purposes unless the same were authorized by a majority of the votes cast at an election held
for that purpose; Provided further, that any city of the first class may issue bonds of such city for the purpose
of paying for any of the improvements mentioned in this section and the land necessary therefore without
such bonds having been authorized by a vote of the people, but the total amount of bonds issued for such
purposes shall not exceed the sum of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000.00) in any one year.
Section 3. Repealer.
That Charter Ordinance Number 13 of the City of Salina, Kansas, be and the same is hereby repealed.
Section 4. Publication of ordinance.
This Charter Ordinance shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in The Salina Journal,
the official city newspaper.
Section 5. Effective date.
This is a Charter Ordinance and shall take effect sixty-one (61) days after final publication, unless a sufficient
petition for referendum is filed and the referendum held on the ordinance as provided in Article 12, Section 5,
Subdivision (c)(3) of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, in which case the ordinance shall become
effective if approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon.
Passed by the Governing Body by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members elect voting thereon this
22nd day of August, 1988.
NO. 24. SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BODIES26
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 12-1008 AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL
PROVISIONS ON THE SAME WHICH RELATE TO SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF GOVERNING
BODIES.
NO. 25. GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS27
26 Charter Ordinance No. 24 was repealed by Charter Ordinance No. 29.
27 Editor's note: Charter ordinance no. 25 failed at referendum, 2,680/5,316, held on February 28, 1989.
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A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 13-1024a AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL
PROVISIONS ON THE SAME WHICH RELATE TO GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THE
ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS.
NO. 26. MEMBERSHIP OF CONVENTION AND TOURISM COMMITTEE
A CHARTER ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF CHARTER ORDINANCE 22 CONCERNING THE
MEMBERSHIP OF THE CONVENTION AND TOURISM COMMITTEE; AND REPEALING THE
EXISTING SECTION.
Be it Ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Amended.
That Section 3 of Charter Ordinance 22 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3. The following substitute provisions are hereby adopted in place of K.S.A. 12-16,101:
Convention and tourism committee; appointment; terms; contracts and programs.
(a) The Board of City Commissioners hereby establishes a committee to be known as the
"Convention and Tourism Committee" to make recommendations concerning the
programs and expenditures for the promotion of conventions and tourism. Except as
otherwise provided in this paragraph, the committee shall consist of ten (10) members
who shall be individuals knowledgeable and active in the promotion of tourism and
conventions. The initial membership of the committee shall consist of the existing
Convention and Tourism Committee members, who shall each serve the balance of their
respective present terms and until a successor is appointed. The president of the Salina
Area Chamber of Commerce shall be an ex officio member of this committee. The
remaining nine (9) members of the committee shall be appointed by the Mayor with the
consent of the Board of City Commissioners to no more than two (2) consecutive terms
of four (4) years each and until a successor is appointed.
(b) The Board of Commissioners shall have the authority to contract for convention and
tourism programs to be implemented.
Section 2. Repealer.
That the existing Section 3 of Charter Ordinance 22 and any other ordinances or resolutions in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 3. Publication of ordinance.
This ordinance shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in The Salina Journal, the
official city newspaper.
Section 4. Effective date.
This is a Charter Ordinance and shall take effect sixty-one (61) days after final publication unless a sufficient
petition is filed and a referendum held on the ordinance as provided in Article 12,Section 5, Subdivision (c) of
the Constitution of Kansas, in which case the ordinance shall become effective if approved by a majority of
the electors voting thereon.
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members elect
voting in favor thereof and approved by the Mayor this 20th day of May, 1991.
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NO. 27. EXEMPTING THE CITY FROM THE PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 13-1017
REGARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURES
Be it ordained by the governing body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Election to Exempt.
The City of Salina, Kansas, by the power vested in it in Article 12, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State
of Kansas
., hereby elects to exempt itself from the provisions of K.S.A. 13-1017, as amended, part of an
enactment which applies to this City, but does not apply uniformly to all cities;
Section 2. Publication of Ordinance.
This Charter Ordinance shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in the Salina Journal,
the official city newspaper.
Section 3. Effective Date.
This Charter Ordinance shall take effect sixty (60) days after final publication, unless a sufficient petition is
filed and a referendum held on the ordinance as provided in Article 12, Section 5(c) of the Constitution of the
state of Kansas., in which case this Charter Ordinance shall become effective upon approval by a majority of
the electors voting thereon.
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members elect voting in favor
thereof and approved by the Mayor this 24th day of July, 1995.
Cross references: Public improvement procedures policy statement, § 2-233.
NO. 28. COMBINED WATER AND SEWAGE BONDS
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF
K.S.A. 12-868 AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME
SUBJECT RELATING TO COMBINED WATER AND SEWAGE SYSTEM BONDS.
Be it ordained by the governing body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. [Election to Exempt.]
The City of Salina, Kansas (the "City") by virtue of the powers vested in it by Article 12, Section 5, of the
Constitution of the State of Kansas
., hereby elects to exempt itself from and hereby make inapplicable to it
Section 12-868, Kansas Statutes Annotated, that applies to the City, but is part of an enactment which does
not apply uniformly to all cities, and hereby provides substitute and additional provisions on the same subject
as hereinafter provided.
Section 2. [Revenue Bonds.]
The City of Salina, Kansas, having issued revenue bonds under K.S.A. 12-856 et seq. or having authorized or
issued waterworks revenue bonds and sewage system revenue bonds under any other authority may, from
time to time, without an election, issue its combined waterworks and sewage system revenue bonds pursuant
to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-856 et seq. in lieu of or in refund of any such revenue bonds previously
authorized or issued. The power herein granted to issue bonds shall be supplemental to and not amendatory of
the provisions of K.S.A. 10-102. The City of Salina, Kansas, having issued revenue bonds under K.S.A. 12-
856 et seq. may, from time to time, issue general obligation bonds, under the provisions of the general bond
law, to refund any previous issue or part thereof of its outstanding revenue bonds, including the principal
amount thereof and all accrued outstanding interest thereon. Such general obligation bonds shall not be issued
until a resolution adopted by the governing body of the City of Salina, Kansas, stating the purpose for which
such bonds are to be issued and the total amount of the bonds proposed to be issued shall be published once
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each week for two consecutive weeks in the official newspaper of the City of Salina, Kansas. After
publication, such bonds may be issued unless a petition requesting an election on the proposition, signed by
electors equal in number to not less than 5% of the electors of the City of Salina, Kansas who voted for the
office of secretary of state at the last preceding general election of such office, is filed with the clerk of the
City of Salina, Kansas, within 20 days following the last publication of such resolution. If such a petition is
filed, the governing body of the City of Salina, Kansas shall not issue the general obligation bonds unless the
proposition shall receive the approval of a majority of the votes cast thereon at an election called for such
purpose.
Section 3. [Publication of Ordinance.]
This Charter Ordinance shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in the official City
newspaper.
Section 4. [Effective Date.]
This Charter Ordinance shall take effect sixty-one (61) days after final publication unless a sufficient petition
for a referendum is filed requiring a referendum to be held on this ordinance as provided in Article 12,
Section 5, Subdivision (c) (3) of the Constitution of the State of Kansas., in which case the ordinance shall be
effect if approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon.
Passed by the governing body, not less than two-thirds of the members elect voting in favor thereof.
NO. 29. ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS AND AN
ANIMAL SHELTER28
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 13-1024a AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL
PROVISIONS ON THE SAME SUBJECT RELATING TO GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THE
ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS
GENERALLY, AND AN ANIMAL SHELTER SPECIFICALLY.
NO. 30. SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY29
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE PROVISIONS OF
K.S.A. 12-1008 AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME
WHICH RELATE TO SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY, AND REPEALING
CHARTER ORDINANCE NUMBER 24.
Be it ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Election to exempt.
The City of Salina, Kansas (the "City") by the power vested in it by Article 12, Section 5, of the Constitution
of the State of Kansas
., hereby elects to exempt itself from and make inapplicable to it Section 12-1008 of the
Kansas Statutes Annotated, that applies to the City, but is part of an enactment which does not apply
uniformly to all cities, and hereby provides substitute and additional provisions on the same subject as
hereinafter provided.
Section 2. Substitute and additional provisions.
The City of Salina hereby adopts the following substitute and additional provisions for Section 12-1008 of the
28 Charter Ordinance No. 29 was repealed by Charter Ordinance No. 31 and amended by Charter Ordinance No. 32.
29 Charter Ordinance No. 30 repealed Charter Ordinance No. 24.
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Kansas Statutes Annotated:
Commencing May 1, 1999, each member of the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas, shall be
compensated at the rate of three hundred dollars ($300.00) per month.
Section 3. Repealer.
Charter Ordinance Number 24 of the City of Salina, Kansas, is hereby repealed.
Section 4. Publication of Ordinance.
This Charter Ordinance shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in the official City
newspaper.
Section 5. Effective Date.
This Charter Ordinance shall take effect sixty-one (61) days after final publication unless a sufficient petition
for a referendum is filed requiring a referendum to be held on this ordinance as provided in Article 12,
Section 5, Subdivision (c)(3) of the Constitution of the State of Kansas
., in which case the ordinance shall
become effective if approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon.
Passed by the governing body, not
less than two-thirds of the members elect voting in favor thereof.
NO. 31. ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS, ANIMAL
SHELTER AND A FAMILY AQUATIC PARK30
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 13-1024a; PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
ON THE SAME SUBJECT RELATING TO GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE
OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY, AND
AN ANIMAL SHELTER AND A FAMILY AQUATIC PARK SPECIFICALLY; AND REPEALING
CHARTER ORDINANCE NUMBER 29.
NO. 32. ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS31
A CHARTER ORDINANCE AMENDING CHARTER ORDINANCE NUMBER 29 AS IT
EXEMPTED THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 13-1024a
AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME SUBJECT
RELATING TO GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY AND CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS SPECIFICALLY.
NO. 33. ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS1
32
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 13-1024a; PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
ON THE SAME SUBJECT RELATING TO GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE
OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS; AND REPEALING
CHARTER ORDINANCE NUMBER 31 AND CHARTER ORDINANCE NUMBER 32.
30 Charter Ordinance No. 31 repealed Charter Ordinance 29. Charter Ordinance No. 31 repealed by Charter Ordinance No. 33.
31 Charter Ordinance No. 32 amends Chapter Ordinance 29. Charter Ordinance No. 32 repealed by Charter Ordinance No. 33.
32 Charter Ordinance No. 33 repeals Charter Ordinance Numbers 31 and 32. Charter Ordinance No. 33 was repealed by Charter Ordinance No. 34.
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NO. 34. ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS33
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 13-1024a AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL
PROVISIONS ON THE SAME SUBJECT RELATING TO GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THE
ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS; AND
REPEALING CHARTER ORDINANCE NUMBER 33.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Election to Exempt. The City of Salina, Kansas (the “City”) by virtue of the powers
vested in it by Article 12, Section 5, of the Constitution of the State of Kansas., hereby elects to exempt
itself from and hereby make inapplicable to it Section 13-1024a, Kansas Statutes Annotated, that applies
to the City, but is part of an enactment which does not apply uniformly to all cities, and thereby provides
substitute and additional provisions on the same subject as hereinafter provided.
Section 2. Substitute and Additional Provisions. The City of Salina, Kansas hereby adopts the
following substitute and additional provisions of Section 13-1024a, Kansas Statutes Annotated:
As a complete alternative to all other methods provided by law, the city may borrow money and
issue its bonds for the purpose of paying the project cost (which may include acquisition of
interests in real estate and architectural, engineering, and other professional services) for the
following categories of projects:
Project
Category Description
A. Streets. Construction, reconstruction, improvement or repair of
any street or roadway located within or partially within the city limits and not
designated as a main trafficway pursuant to K.S.A. 12-685 et seq.
B. Bridges and Viaducts. Construction, reconstruction, improvement or repair of
any bridge or viaduct located within or partially within the city limits and not
located on a street designated as a main trafficway pursuant to K.S.A. 12-685 et
seq.
C. Public Parks. AcquisitionError! Bookmark not defined. of land for public park
purposes and acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement and repair of
park and recreation facilities, whether located inside or outside the city limits.
D. Public Buildings. Acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement or
repair of public buildings or acquisition of land for the construction,
reconstruction, improvement or repair of public buildings, whether located inside
or outside the city limits.
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E. Storm Water Drainage Systems. Improvement, extension, or repair of the city-
owned water works and/or sanitary sewer systems, and appurtenances thereto,
whether located inside or outside the city limits.
F. Water Works and/or Sanitary Sewer Systems. Improvement, extension, or repair
of the city-owned water works and/or sanitary sewer systems, and appurtenances
thereto, whether located inside or outside the city limits.
G. Animal Shelter. Construction of an animal shelter.
H. Family Aquatic Park. Financing, constructing, equipping, supplying and
maintaining a family aquatic park.
Issuance of bonds by the city pursuant to this charter ordinance shall require authorization by a majority
of the votes cast at an election held for that purpose, except, however, that in any calendar year the city
may issue bonds pursuant to this charter ordinance without an election, as follows:
(1) a maximum of $1,000,000 under each of project categories A through E;
(2) a maximum of $2,000,000 under project category F;
(3) a maximum of $900,000 under project category G; and
(4) a maximum of $12,500,000 under project category H.
Section 3. Repealer. That Charter Ordinance 33 of the City of Salina, Kansas, is hereby
repealed.
Section 4. Publication of Ordinance. This Charter Ordinance shall be published once each
week for two consecutive weeks in the official City newspaper.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Charter Ordinance shall take effect sixty-one (61) days after
final publication unless a sufficient petition for a referendum is filed requiring a referendum to be held
on this ordinance as provided in Article 12, Section 5, Subdivision (c)(3) of the Constitution of the State
of Kansas., in which case the ordinance shall become effective if approved by a majority of the electors
voting thereon.
Passed by the governing body, not less than two-thirds of the members elect voting in favor thereof.
Introduced: August 11, 2008
Passed: August 18, 2008
NO. 35 PROMOTION OF TOURISM AND CONVENTIONS AUTHORIZING THE
LEVYING OF A TRANSIENT GUEST TAX.
A CHARTER ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 22
CONCERNING K.S.A. 12-1697, THE PROMOTION OF TOURISM AND CONVENTIONS,
AUTHORIZING THE LEVYING OF A TRANSIENT GUEST TAX BY CITIES, AND REPEALING
THE EXISTING SECTION 2.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Election to Exempt. The City of Salina, Kansas (the “City”) by virtue of the powers vested
in it by Article 12, Section 5, of the Constitution of the State of Kansas., hereby elects to exempt itself
from and hereby make inapplicable to it Section 12-1697, Kansas Statutes Annotated, that applies to the
City, but is part of an enactment which does not apply uniformly to all cities, and thereby provides
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substitute and additional provisions on the same subject as hereinafter provided.
Section 2. Amended. That Section 2 of Charter Ordinance 22 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 2. The following substitute provisions are hereby adopted in place of K.S.A. 12-1697:
Promotion of tourism and conventions; tax levy by city or county; basis of tax; payment and
collection; requirements prior to levy.
(a) In order to provide revenues to promote tourism and conventions, the Board of City
Commissioners is hereby authorized to levy a transient guest tax at not to exceed the rate
of 6.75% upon the gross receipts derived from or paid directly or through an
accommodations broker by transient guests for sleeping accommodations, exclusive of
charges for incidental services or facilities, in any hotel, motel or tourist court. The
percentage of such tax shall be determined by the Board of City Commissioners and
shall be specified in the resolution authorizing the same.
(b) Any transient guest tax levied pursuant to this section shall be based on the gross rental
receipts collected by any business or accommodations broker.
(c) The taxes levied pursuant to this section shall be paid by the consumer or user to the
business and it shall be the duty of each and every business to collect from the consumer
or user the full amount of any such tax, or an amount equal as nearly as possible or
practicable to the average equivalent thereto. Each business collecting any of the taxes
levied hereunder shall be responsible for paying over the same to the state. department of
revenue in the manner prescribed by 4K.S.A. 12-1698, and amendments thereto, and the
state. department of revenue shall administer and enforce the collection of such taxes.
(d) A transient guest tax authorized by this section shall not be levied until the Board of City
Commissioners has passed a resolution authorizing the same.
(e) The collection of any county or city transient guest tax authorized to be levied pursuant
to this section shall commence on the first day of the calendar quarter next following the
30th day after the date of the receipt by the department of revenue of the resolution or
ordinance authorizing the levy of such tax.
Section 3. Repealer. That the existing Section 2 of Charter Ordinance 22 and any other ordinances
or resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Publication of Ordinance. This Charter Ordinance shall be published once each week for
two consecutive weeks in the official City newspaper.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Charter Ordinance shall take effect sixty-one (61) days after
final publication unless a sufficient petition for a referendum is filed requiring a referendum to be held
on this ordinance as provided in Article 12, Section 5, Subdivision (c)(3) of the Constitution of the State
of Kansas., in which case the ordinance shall become effective if approved by a majority of the electors
voting thereon.
Passed by the governing body, not less than two-thirds of the members elect voting in favor thereof.
Introduced: April 6, 2009
Passed: April 13, 2009
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NO. 36 PUBLIC OFFICIALS WITH THE AUTHORITY TO SIGN AND SERVE A
MUNICIPAL COURT COMPLAINT OR NOTICE TO APPEAR
A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY FROM THE PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. §§ 12-
4202, 12-4203, 12-4204, AND 12-4207 REGARDING PUBLIC OFFICIALS WITH THE
AUTHORITY TO SIGN AND SERVE A MUNICIPAL COURT COMPLAINT OR NOTICE TO
APPEAR AND REPEALING THE PORTION OF SECTION 23-1 OF THE SALINA MUNICIPAL
CODE THAT APPLIES TO THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS.
Be it ordained by the governing body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Election to exempt. The City of Salina, Kansas (the “City”), by virtue of the powers vested in
it by Article 12, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas., hereby elects to exempt itself from
the provisions of Sections 12-4202, 12-4203, 12-4204, and 12-4207, Kansas Statutes Annotated, that apply
to the City, but do not apply uniformly to all cities, and provide substitute provisions as set forth below.
Section 2. Substitute provisions.
K.S.A. 12-4202. Complaint; requirements; form. A complaint shall be in writing and shall be signed by the
complainant. More than one violation may be charged in the same complaint. A complaint shall be deemed
sufficient if in substantially the form of the complaint set forth in K.S.A. 12-4205 and amendments thereto or in
substantially the following form:
IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF SALINA, KANSAS
The City of Salina, Kansas
vs.
(Accused person)
The undersigned, complains that on or about the ____ day of ________, 20___, in the City of
Salina, County of Saline, and State of Kansas, did then and there unlawfully
____ in violation of Section _____ of Ordinance No. _____ of the City of Salina.
Complainant
*Sworn to positively before me, this _____ day of _______________, 20___
Officer authorized to administer oaths
*(This complaint is not required to be sworn if it is signed by a law enforcement officer. This complaint is not
required to be sworn if it is signed by a code enforcement officer or an animal control officer designated by the
City Manager and pertains to the violation of a municipal ordinance that the officer’s division enforces.)
12-4203. Same; how used; issuance of warrant; refusal to issue; effect.
(a) A copy of the complaint shall be served, together with a notice to appear or a warrant, by a law enforcement
officer upon the accused person, and forthwith, the complaint shall be filed with the municipal court, except
that a complaint may be filed initially with the municipal court, and if so filed, a copy of the complaint shall
forthwith be delivered to the city attorney. A code enforcement officer or an animal control officer
designated by the City Manager may serve upon the accused person a copy of the complaint, together with a
notice to appear for violation of a municipal ordinance that the officer’s division enforces and forthwith, the
complaint shall be filed with the municipal court.
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(b) If a city attorney fails either to cause a notice to appear or to request a warrant to be issued, on a complaint
initially filed with the municipal court, the municipal judge may, upon affidavits filed with him or her
alleging the violation of an ordinance, order the city attorney to institute proceedings against any person. Any
such municipal judge shall be disqualified from sitting in any case wherein such order was entered and is
further prohibited from communicating about such case with the municipal judge pro tem appointed by the
municipal judge to preside therein.
12-4204. Notice to appear; contents; form. A notice to appear shall describe the offense charged, shall summon
the accused person to appear, shall contain a space in which the accused person may agree, in writing, to appear at
a time not less than five (5) days after such notice to appear is given, unless the accused person shall demand an
earlier hearing. A notice to appear may be signed by a municipal judge, the clerk of the municipal court, the city
attorney, or any law enforcement officer of the city. A code enforcement officer or an animal control officer
designated by the City Manager may sign a notice to appear for violation of a municipal ordinance that the
officer’s division enforces.
A notice to appear shall be deemed sufficient if in substantially the form of the notice to appear set out in K.S.A.
12-4205 or if in substantially the following form, to wit:
IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF SALINA, KANSAS
The City of Salina, Kansas
vs.
(Accused person)
(Address)
NOTICE TO APPEAR
The City of Salina, Kansas, To The Above Named Accused Person.
You are hereby summoned to appear before the Municipal Court of Salina, Kansas, on the _________ day of
________________________________, 20____, at _____ o'clock, _.m., to answer a complaint charging you with
If you fail to appear a warrant will be issued for your arrest.
Dated , 20__.
Signature of Official Title of Official
I agree to appear in said Court at said time and place.
Signature of Accused Person
RETURN
The undersigned hereby certifies that on the _____ day of _______________, 20___, the notice to appear
was served, mailed, or delivered.
Signature of Official Title of Official
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12-4207. Same; service; return. The notice to appear shall be served upon the accused person by delivering a
copy to him or her personally, or by leaving it at the dwelling house of the accused person or usual place of abode
with some person of suitable age and discretion then residing therein, or by mailing it to the last known address of
said person. A notice to appear may be served by any law enforcement officer within the state. and, if mailed,
shall be mailed by a law enforcement officer of the municipality of its issuance or the clerk of the municipal court.
A code enforcement officer or an animal control officer designated by the City Manager may serve or mail a
notice to appear for violation of a municipal ordinance that the officer’s division enforces. Upon service by mail,
the law enforcement officer, code enforcement officer, or animal control officer shall execute a verification to be
filed with a copy of the notice to appear. Said verification shall be deemed sufficient if in substantially the
following form:
The undersigned hereby certifies that on the _____ day of _______________, 20__, a copy of notice to appear
was mailed to ______________ at ______________, ______________.
Signature of Official Title of Official
Section 3. Repealer. The portion of Section 23-1 of the Salina Municipal Code that applies to K.S.A.
12-4202, 12-4203, 12-4204, and 12-4207 and any other ordinances or resolutions in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Publication of ordinance. This Charter Ordinance shall be published once each week for
two consecutive weeks in the Salina Journal, the official city newspaper.
Section 5. Effective date. This Charter Ordinance shall take effect sixty (60) days after final
publication, unless a sufficient petition is filed and a referendum held on the ordinance as provided in
Article 12, Section 5(c) of the Kansas Constitution, in which case this Charter Ordinance shall become
effective upon approval by a majority of the electors voting thereon.
Passed by the governing body, not less than two-thirds of the members elect voting in favor thereof.
Introduced: May 10, 2010
Passed: May 17, 2010
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APPENDIX B. FRANCHISES1
Art. I. Westar Energy, Inc. – Electric Franchise
Art. II. Kansas Gas Service – Natural Gas Franchise
Art. III. Reserved.
Art. IV. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
ARTICLE I. WESTAR ENERGY, INC – ELECTRIC FRANCHISE2
ORDINANCE NUMBER 05-10292
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO WESTAR ENERGY, INC. AN ELECTRIC
FRANCHISE INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN
ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION AND STREET LIGHTING FACILITIES
WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS.
THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
SALINA, KANSAS:
Section 1. Definitions.
For purposes of this Franchise, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given herein:
City as the Grantor – shall mean the City of Salina, Kansas.
Company as the Grantee – shall mean Westar Energy, Inc., a Kansas Corporation.
Distributed or Distribution – shall mean all sales, distribution, or transportation to any consumer for
use within the City by the Company or by others through the Facilities of the Company in the Right-
of-Way.
Facilities – shall mean all electric distribution lines, substations, works, and plants together with all
necessary appurtenances thereto.
Gross receipts – shall mean any and all compensation and other consideration derived directly by the
Company from any Distribution of electric energy within the corporate limits of the City to a
consumer for any use, including domestic, commercial and industrial purposes, through charges as
provided in tariffs filed and approved, and including without limitation interruptible sales and single
sales; except that such term shall not include revenues from any operation or use of any or all of the
Facilities in the Right-of-Way by others nor shall such term include revenue from certain
miscellaneous charges and accounts, including but not limited to delayed or late payment charges,
connection and disconnection fees, reconnection fees, customer project contributions, returned check
charges, and temporary service charges.
Public Improvement – shall mean any existing or contemplated public facility, building, or capital
improvement project, financed by the City, including without limitation, streets, alleys, sidewalks,
sewer, water, drainage, Right-of-Way improvement, and Public Projects.
1 Editor's note: Printed herein are the franchises of the city. Catchlines were added by the editor. Cross references: Any ordinance granting any right,
privilege, easement or franchise to any person saved from repeal, § 1-5(12); public utilities, Ch. 31; solid waste, Ch. 34; water and sewers, Ch. 41. State law
references: Franchises, K.S.A. 12-2001 et seq.
2 Editor's note: Ord. No. 86-9125 repealed by Ord. No. 05-10292.
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Public Project – shall mean any project planned or undertaken by the City or any other
governmental entity for construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or repair of public facilities or
improvements, including without limitation streets, alleys, sidewalks, sewer system, water system,
drainage system, Right-of-Way improvement, or any other purpose of a public nature.
Public Project for Private Development – shall mean a Public Project, or that portion thereof, arising
solely from a request or requirement of a third (3rd) party primarily for the benefit and use of a third
(3rd) party.
Right-of-Way – shall mean only the area of real property in which the City has a dedicated or
acquired right-of-way interest in the real property. It shall include the area on, below, or above the
present and future streets, alleys, avenues, s, highways, or boulevards dedicated or acquired as
rights-of-way. The term does not include the airwaves above a right-of-way with regard to wireless
telecommunications or other non-wire telecommunications or broadcast service, easements obtained
by utilities, or private easements in platted subdivisions or tracts. The term does not include
property owned or held by the City but not typically considered right-of-way, including, but not
limited to, City parks and reserves and City buildings.
Street Right-of-Way – shall mean the entire width between property lines of land, property, or an
interest therein of every way publicly maintained where any part thereof is open to the use of the
public for purposes of vehicular traffic, including street, avenue, boulevard, highway, expressway,
alley, or any other public way for vehicular travel by whatever name.
Utility Easement – shall mean an easement owned by or dedicated to the City for the purpose of
providing the Company and other utilities access to customers and users of any utility service.
Section 2. Grant.
There is hereby granted to Company, the non-exclusive right, privilege, and franchise to construct,
maintain, extend, and operate its Facilities in, through, and along the Right-of-Way of the City for the
purpose of supplying electric energy to the City and the inhabitants thereof for the full term of this
Franchise; subject, however, to the terms and conditions herein set forth. Nothing in this grant shall be
construed to franchise or authorize the use of the Company's Facilities or the Right-of-Way by the
Company or others, for any purpose not related to the provision of electric energy. The Company may
not allow a subsidiary, affiliate, or a third (3rd) party to acquire rights to occupy the Rights-of-Way
under this Franchise; provided, that nothing in this section shall prevent Company from allowing the use
of its Facilities by others when such use is compensated to the City under the provisions of a franchise
granted by the City to any such third party.
Section 3. Term.
a. The term of this Franchise shall be fifteen (15) years from the effective date of this Ordinance.
b. Upon 60 days advance written notice by the City, the franchise fee percentage rate may be
changed on the fifth or tenth anniversary of the effective date of this Ordinance.
c. Upon written request of either the City or the Company, the franchise shall be reopened and
renegotiated at any time upon any of the following events:
1. Change in federal, state., or local law, regulation, or order which materially affects any
rights or obligations of either the City or the Company, including but not limited to the
scope of the grant to the Company or the compensation to be received by the City; or
2. Change in the structure or operation of the electrical energy industry which materially
affects any rights or obligations of either the City or the Company, including but not
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limited to the scope of the grant to the Company or the compensation to be received by the
City; or
3. Any other material and unintended change or shift in the economic benefit to the City or a
change the Company did not anticipate upon accepting the grant of this Franchise.
d. Amendments under this section, if any, shall be made by ordinance as prescribed by statute. The
franchise shall remain in effect according to its terms pending completion of any review or
renegotiation pursuant to subsection (c).
Section 4. Compensation to the City.
a. In consideration of and as compensation for the franchise hereby granted to the Company by the
City, the Company shall make an accounting to the City of all electric energy that has been
distributed on a monthly basis. The Company shall pay the City:
A sum equal to 5 percent (5%) of the Gross Receipts received from the Distribution of
electric energy; and
The above sum shall be adjusted for uncollectible receivables and for uncollectible
receivables which are later collected.
b. Payment of the compensation above shall commence on the Effective Date identified in Section
18 as the first day of January, 2006, Prior to the Effective Date, payments shall continue to be
calculated and be paid in the manner previously provided in Ordinance 86-9126. Such payments
shall be made to the City under procedures, which are mutually agreed to by the Company and
the City within thirty (30) days of the last day of the month to which such accounting shall apply.
c. In the event the accounting rendered to the City by the Company is found to be incorrect, then
payment shall be made on the corrected amount, it being agreed that the City may accept any
amount offered by the Company, but the acceptance thereof by the City shall not be deemed a
settlement of such item if the amount is in dispute or later found to be incorrect. The Company
agrees that all of its books, records, documents, contracts and agreements as may be reasonably
necessary for an effective compliance review of this Ordinance shall upon reasonable notice and
at all reasonable times be opened to the inspection and examination of the officers of the City
and its duly authorized agents, auditor, and employees for the purpose of verifying said
accounting. Notwithstanding the obligation herein, the Company shall have the right to require
the reasonable protection of proprietary information of the Company.
Section 5. Payment and Charges.
The payments and compensation herein provided shall be in lieu of all other licenses, taxes, charges, and
fees, except that the usual general property taxes and special ad valorem property assessments, sales and
excise taxes, charges made for privileges which are not connected with the electric energy business, and
any permit fees and charges for pavement cuts or other permit fees and charges based on restoring
premises to their previous condition will be imposed on the Company and are not covered by the
payments herein.
Section 6. Use of Right-of-Way.
a. The use of the Right-of-Way under this Franchise by the Company shall be subject to all rules,
regulations, policies, resolutions, and ordinances now or hereafter adopted or promulgated by the
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City in the reasonable exercise of its police power relating to use, placement, location, or
management of utilities located in the City's Right-of-way. In addition, the Company shall be
subject to all laws, rules, regulations, policies, resolutions, and ordinances now or hereafter
adopted or promulgated by the City in the reasonable exercise of its police power relating to
permits, fees, sidewalk and pavement cuts, utility location, construction coordination, screening,
and other requirements on the use of the Right-of-Way; provided, however, that nothing
contained herein shall constitute a waiver of or be construed as waiving the right of the Company
to oppose, challenge, or seek judicial review of, in such manner as is now or may hereafter be
provided by law, any such rules, regulation, policy, resolution, or ordinance proposed, adopted,
or promulgated by the City. Further, the Company shall comply with the following:
b. The Company's use of the Right-of-Way shall in all matters be subordinate to the City's use of
the Right-of-Way for any public purpose. The Company shall coordinate the installation of its
Facilities in the Right-of-Way in a manner which minimizes adverse impact on Public
Improvements, as reasonably determined by the City. Where installation is not otherwise
regulated, the Facilities shall be placed with adequate clearance from such Public Improvements
so as not to conflict with such Public Improvement.
c All earth, materials, trees, flowers, shrubs, landscaping, sidewalks, paving, crossings, pavement
markings, utilities, Public Improvements, or improvements of any kind located within the Right-
of-Way damaged or removed by the Company in its activities under this Franchise shall be fully
repaired or replaced promptly by the Company to the reasonable satisfaction of the City and
without cost to the City . However, when such activity is a joint project of utilities or franchise
holders, the expenses thereof shall be prorated among the participants. Nothing in this Franchise
shall require the Company to repair or replace any materials, trees, flowers, shrubs, landscaping
or structures located within a Utility Easement, which interfere with the Company’s access to
any of its Facilities located in a Utility Easement.
d. Except in the event of an emergency, as reasonably determined by the Company, the Company
shall comply with all laws, rules, regulations, policies, resolutions, or ordinances now or
hereinafter adopted or promulgated by the City relating to any construction, reconstruction,
repair, or relocation of Facilities which would require any street closure which reduces traffic
flow. Notwithstanding the foregoing exception all work, including emergency work performed
in the traveled way or which in any way impacts vehicular or pedestrian traffic shall be properly
signed, barricaded, and otherwise protected in conformance with the latest edition of the Manual
of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, unless otherwise agreed to by the City.
e. The Company shall cooperate promptly and fully with the City and take all reasonable measures
necessary to provide accurate and complete information regarding the location of its Facilities
located within the Right-of-Way when requested by the City or its authorized agents for a Public
Project. Such location and identification shall be promptly communicated in writing to the City
without cost to the City, its employees, agents, or authorized contractors. The Company shall
designate and maintain an agent, familiar with the Facilities, who is responsible for providing
timely information needed by the City for the design and replacement of Facilities in the Right-
of-Way during and for the design of Public Improvements. At the request of the Company, the
City may include design for Facilities in the design of Public Projects. Also at the request of the
Company, the City and/or its contractor(s) or agent(s) shall provide accurate and timely field
locations of proposed Public Projects in the event the Company is required to install new and/or
relocate its Facilities.
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f. The Company shall coordinate with the City on the design and placement of Facilities in the
Right-of-Way during and for the design of Public Projects. At the request and sole expense of
the Company, the City may include design for Facilities in the design of Public Projects. Upon
request by the City and within the time period specified in the City’s request, the Company shall
locate, remove, relocate, or adjust any Facilities located in Right-of-Way if reasonably necessary
for a Public Project. Such location, removal, relocation, or adjustment for a particular Public
Project shall be performed by the Company once without expense to the City, its employees,
agents, or authorized contractors and shall be specifically subject to rules and regulations of the
City pertaining to such. Such relocation or adjustment shall be completed as soon as possible
within the time set forth in any request by the City for such relocation or adjustment. If
additional location, removal, relocation, or adjustment becomes necessary as a result of
inaccurate or mistaken information provided by the Company or City, the party which provided
such inaccurate or mistaken information shall be responsible for costs associated with such
additional location, removal, relocation, or adjustment without expense to the other party. The
City will use its best efforts, to continue to provide a location in the Right-of-Way for the
Company’s Facilities as part of a Public Project, provided that the Company has cooperated
promptly and fully with the City in the design of its Facilities as part of the Public Project.
g. The Company shall not be responsible for the expenses of relocation to accommodate any new
Public Project for Private Development initiated after the effective date of this Ordinance. The
expenses attributable to such a project shall be the responsibility of the third (3rd) party upon the
request and appropriate documentation of the Company. Before such expenses may be billed to
the third (3rd) party, the Company shall be required to coordinate with the third (3rd) party and
the City on the design and construction to ensure that the work required is necessary and done in
a cost effective manner. Upon the request of the Company or the third party, the allocation of
expenses attributable to the project shall be made in the reasonable determination of the City.
Eligible third parties may request to have the City specially assess those expenses billed by the
Company under this section.
h. The City may continue to provide a location in the Right-of-Way for the Company's Facilities as
part of a Public Project, provided that the Company has cooperated promptly and fully with the
City in the design of its Facilities as part of the Public Project.
i. It shall be the responsibility of the Company to take adequate measures to protect and defend its
Facilities in the Right-of-Way from harm or damage. If the Company fails to accurately locate
Facilities when requested, it shall have no claim for costs or damages against the City. The
Company shall be responsible to the City and its agents, representatives, and authorized
contractors for all damages including, but not limited to, delay damages, repair costs, down time,
construction delays, penalties or other expenses of any kind arising out of the failure of the
Company to perform any of its obligations under this Ordinance. The above general provisions
notwithstanding, the City and its authorized contractors shall take reasonable precautionary
measures including calling for utility locations through Kansas One Call and exercising due
caution when working near the Company's Facilities.
j. All technical standards governing construction, reconstruction, installation, operation, testing,
use, maintenance, and dismantling of the Facilities in the Right-of-Way shall be in accordance
with applicable present and future federal, state., and City laws and regulations, including but
not limited to the most recent standards of the Kansas Corporation Commission and U.S.
Department of Transportation. It is understood that the standards established in this paragraph
are minimum standards and the requirements established or referenced in this Franchise may be
additional to or stricter than such minimum standards.
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k. The City encourages the conservation of the Right-of-Way by the sharing of space by all utilities.
Notwithstanding provisions of this Franchise prohibiting third (3rd) party use, to the extent
required by federal or state. law, the Company will permit any other franchised entity by an
appropriate grant, or a contract, or agreement negotiated by the parties, to use any and all
Facilities constructed or erected by the Company.
l. Permission is hereby granted to the Franchisee to trim trees upon and overhanging the right-of-
way and utility easements. Franchisee shall perform line clearance work in accordance with
regulations established under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269. All pruning operations shall be
performed by personnel qualified to perform the work and in accordance with the latest versions
of ANSI Z133.1 (Safety Requirements for Pruning, Repairing, Maintaining and Removing Trees,
and Cutting Brush) and ANSI A300 (Part 1) (Standard Practices for Tree, Shrub, and Other
Woody Plant Maintenance). For routine trimming operations, customers shall be contacted at
least one (1) week in advance by either personal contact or by informational door hanger.
Section 7. Indemnity and Hold Harmless.
The Company shall indemnify and hold and save the City, its officers, employees, agents, and
authorized contractors, harmless from and against all claims, damages, expense, liability, and costs
including reasonable attorney fees, to the extent occasioned in any manner by the Company's occupancy
of the Right-of-Way. In the event a claim shall be made or an action shall be instituted against the City
growing out of such occupancy of the Right-of-Way by Facilities of the Company, then upon notice by
the City to the Company, the Company shall assume responsibility for the defense of such actions at the
cost of the Company, subject to the option of the City to appear and defend at its own cost, any such
case.
Section 8. Notice of Property Annexed by City
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Franchise, the fee provided for in Section 4 above shall
not become effective within any area annexed by the City until 30 days after that the City provides the
Company with a certified copy of the annexation ordinance, proof of publication as required by law and
a map of the city detailing the annexed area.
Section 9. Right of Assignment.
This Franchise shall be assignable only in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas., as the same
may exist at the time when any assignment is made; provided, however, that the franchise may be
assigned by the Company without action by the City to any entity which succeeds to all or substantially
all of the electric utility business of the Company. Provided, however, in the event that the Company is
no longer required to obtain the approval of the Kansas Corporation Commission for an assignment,
such assignment shall be subject to the consent of the City, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld. In the event of an assignment to a successor that has been documented by a written
assumption of the Franchise executed by the successor, the Company shall be released from all
obligations which are assumed in writing by such successor.
Section 10. Termination and Forfeiture of Franchise.
(a) In addition to all other rights and powers retained by the City under this franchise, the City
reserves the right to terminate the franchise and all rights and privileges of the Company
hereunder, in the event of a material failure on the part of the Company, its successors or assigns,
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to comply with any of the provisions of this ordinance, or if the Company, its successors or
assigns, should do or cause to be done any material act or thing prohibited by or in violation of
the terms of the ordinance. In such event, the Company, its successors and assigns, shall forfeit
all rights and privileges granted by this ordinance and all rights hereunder shall cease, terminate
and become null and void, provided that said forfeiture shall not take effect until the City shall
carry out the following proceedings:
(i) Before the City terminates the franchise, it shall first mail to the Company written notice
setting forth in detail the neglect or failure of the Company.
(ii) The Company shall have sixty (60) calendar days thereafter in which to comply with the
conditions of this franchise.
(iii)If, at the end of such sixty (60) day period, the City determines that the Company has not
complied with the conditions of this franchise and this franchise is subject to termination for
that reason, the City, in order to terminate this franchise, shall enact an ordinance setting out
the grounds upon which the franchise is to be terminated (the “Termination Ordinance”).
(iv) If, within thirty (30) calendar days after the effective date of the Termination Ordinance, the
Company has not filed an action in the Saline County District Court seeking the
determination of whether the Company has violated the terms of this franchise and that the
franchise is subject to termination for that reason, the franchise shall be terminated as of
thirty (30) days following the effective date of the Termination Ordinance.
(v) If within thirty (30) days after the effective date of the Termination Ordinance, the Company
does file an action to determine whether the Company has violated the term of this franchise
and that the franchise is subject to termination for that reason, and the court rules that this
franchise is subject to termination by reason of the violation of its terms, this franchise shall
terminate thirty (30) calendar days after such final judgment is rendered.
(b) In the event of a final adjudication of bankruptcy of the Company under Title 11 of the United
States Bankruptcy Code, the City shall have full power and authority to terminate, revoke, and
cancel any and all rights granted under this franchise.
(c) The failure of the Company to comply with any of the provisions of this franchise or the doing or
causing to be done by the Company of anything prohibited by or in violation of the terms of this
franchise shall not be a ground for the termination of this franchise when such act or omission on
the part of the Company is due to any cause or delay beyond the control of the Company, its
successors and assigns, or bona fide legal proceedings.
Section 11. Rights and Duties of Company Upon Expiration or Termination of Franchise.
Upon expiration of this franchise, whether by lapse of time, by agreement between the Company and the
City, or by forfeiture, the Company shall have the right to remove any and all of its Facilities used in its
Electric Utility Service within a reasonable time after such expiration or termination, unless the City
notifies the Company in writing that the City or third party intends to purchase the Facilities. In the
event the City notifies the Company that the Facilities are to be purchased, the Facilities shall be sold to
the City or the third party by the Company, its successors or assigns, for the compensation provided by
applicable law. In the event the City notifies the Company that the Facilities can be removed by the
Company, it shall be the duty of the Company, immediately upon such removal, to restore the streets,
avenues, alleys, parks and other public ways and grounds from which the Facilities are removed to as
good condition as existed before the removal.
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Section 12. Acceptance of Terms by Company.
Within thirty (30) days after the final passage and approval of this Ordinance, the Company shall file
with the City Clerk of the City its acceptance in writing of the provisions, terms and conditions of this
Ordinance, this Ordinance shall constitute a non-exclusive contract between the City and the Company
Section 13. Conditions of Franchise.
This non-exclusive franchise, grant, and privilege is granted under and subject to all applicable laws and
under and subject to all of the orders, rules, and regulations now or hereafter adopted by governmental
bodies now or hereafter having jurisdiction.
Section 14. Notices.
Except in Emergencies, all notices by either the City or the Company to the other shall be made by
depositing such notice in the U.S. Mail or by other mutually agreed upon method. Emergency notices
shall be provided by telephone, with written notice immediately following by U.S. Mail. All notices
shall be addressed as follows:
City: City Clerk
City of Salina, Kansas
P.O. Box 736
Salina, KS 67402-0736
Company: Senior Director
Customer and Community Support
Box 208
Wichita, KS 67201
Section 15. Non-waiver Provision
The failure of either party to insist in any one or more instances upon; the strict performance of any one
or more of the terms or provisions of this ordinance shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment
for the future of any such term or provision, in the same shall continue in full force and in effect. No
waiver or relinquishment shall be deemed to have been made by either party unless the waiver or
relinquishment is in writing and signed by the parties.
Section 16. Invalidity of Ordinance.
If any clause, sentence, or section of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder, as a whole or any part thereof,
other than the part declared to be invalid; provided, however, the City may elect to declare that this
entire ordinance is invalidated if the portion declared invalid is, in the judgment of the City, an essential
part of this Ordinance.
Section 17. Governing Law; Venue
(a) The rights and privileges granted to the Company by this Franchise shall at all times be
subordinate and inferior to the rights of the public in and to the ordinary use of the Right-of-
Way, and nothing in this franchise shall be considered as a surrender by the City of its right and
power to us and relocate the use of its Right-of Way.
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(b) The franchise and the right herein granted are subject to the provisions of existing federal and
state. laws, including those hereafter enacted, pertaining to the granting of franchises.
(c) The obligations and undertakings of both parties hereto shall be performed at Salina, Saline
County, Kansas. In the event that any legal proceeding is brought to enforce the terms of this
franchise, the proceeding shall be brought in State. or Federal courts, as appropriate, having
jurisdiction for Saline County, Kansas.
Section 18. Effective Date of Ordinance.
After its passage and approval by the City, acceptance by the Company, and publication in the official
city newspaper, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the first day of January, 2006 (the
“Effective Date of this ordinance”).
Section 19. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.
Ordinance No. 86-9125, which heretofore granted a non-exclusive franchise to the Company, and which
became a contract between the City and the Company in accordance with its terms, and all other
ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof inconsistent or in conflict with the terms hereof, are hereby
canceled, annulled, repealed, and set aside as of the Effective Date of this ordinance.
Introduced: June 27, 2005
Passed: July 11, 2005
ARTICLE II. KANSAS GAS SERVICE – NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE3
ORDINANCE NUMBER 05-10289
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO KANSAS GAS SERVICE, A DIVISION OF ONEOK,
INC., ITS SUCCESSOR AND ASSIGNS, A NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE, INCLUDING THE
RIGHT TO CONSTRUCT OPERATE, MAINTAIN A NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS.
THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
SALINA, KANSAS:
Section 1. Definitions.
For purposes of this Franchise, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given herein:
City as the Grantor – shall mean the City of Salina, Kansas.
Company as the Grantee – shall mean Kansas Gas Service, A division of ONEOK, Inc.
Distributed or Distribution – shall mean all sales, distribution, or transportation to any consumer or
user for use within the City by the Company or by others through the Facilities of the Company in
the Right-of-Way.
Facilities – shall mean natural gas mains, pipes, boxes, reducing and regulating stations, laterals,
3 Editor's note: Ord. No. 86-9126 repealed by Ord. No. 05-10289
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conduits and service extension together with all necessary appurtenances thereto.
Gross receipts – shall mean any and all compensation and other consideration derived directly by
Company from any Distribution of natural gas within the corporate limits of the City to a consumer
for any use, including domestic, commercial, and industrial purposes, and including without
limitation interruptible sales and single sales; and shall include revenues from any operation or use
of any or all of the Facilities in the Right-of-Way by the Company or others including without
limitation charges as provided in tariffs filed and approved, and shall also include all fees or rentals
received by the Company for the lease or use of pipeline capacity within the corporate limits of the
City; but such terms shall not include revenue from certain miscellaneous chargers and accounts as
set forth in the Terms and Conditions of Gas Service on file and approved, including but not limited
to connection and disconnections fees, reconnection fees, customer project contributions, returned
check charges, temporary service charges, and delayed or late payment charges as such terms are
used in tariffs filed and approved.
“MCF” - shall mean a measurement of natural gas equal to one thousand cubic feet. It is assumed
for purposes of this ordinance that one MCF equals 1,000,000 British Thermal Units (BTUs)
Public Improvement – shall mean any existing or contemplated public facility, building, or capital
improvement project, financed by the City, including without limitation, streets, alleys, sidewalks,
sewer, water, drainage, Right-of-Way improvement, and Public Projects.
Public Project – shall mean any project planned or undertaken by the City for construction,
reconstruction, maintenance, or repair of public facilities or improvements, including without
limitation streets, alleys, sidewalks, sewer system, water system, drainage system, Right-of-Way
improvement, or any other purpose of a public nature paid for with public funds.
Public Project for Private Development – shall mean a Public Project, or that portion thereof, arising
solely from a request or requirement of a third (3rd) party primarily for the benefit and use of a third
(3rd) party.
Right-of-Way – shall mean present and future public streets, alleys, bridges, rights-of-way, public
utility easements, and easements dedicated in plats of the city for streets and alleys.
Settlement Prices – shall mean the settlement prices for natural gas futures contracts traded on the
New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) on the 15th day of each month as published daily in the
Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on the following business day (or the next day in which Settlement Price
is published).
Street Right-of-Way – shall mean the entire width between property lines of land, property, or an
interest therein of every way publicly maintained where any part thereof is open to the use of the
public for purposes of vehicular traffic, including street, avenue, boulevard, highway, expressway,
alley, or any other public way for vehicular travel by whatever name.
Transport Gas - shall mean all natural gas transported by the Company or by others, but not sold by
the Company, to any consumer or user within the City through the Facilities of the Company in the
Right-of-Way.
Volumetric Rate – shall mean that sum measured in cents per MCF as determined by the City by
ordinance or such amount as may be hereafter adjusted according to the provisions of this Section.
The Volumetric Rate Calculation Form incorporated herein as Attachment A shall be used for the
recalculation of the Volumetric Rate. The recalculation shall be effective each January 1 and shall
be based on Settlement Prices for the twelve-month period beginning in July of the second
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proceeding year and ending in June of the preceding year. For the 15th day of each month during
said twelve-month period, the Settlement Prices for the next twelve months will be summed and
divided by twelve to determine an average Settlement Price. The average Settlement Prices for each
of the twelve months shall be summed and divided by twelve and multiplied by 5% to obtain the
Volumetric Rate to be effective January 1 of the next succeeding year. The Volumetric Rate shall be
calculated by the City in accordance with the procedures in Attachment A and filed with the City
Clerk by July 31 of each year after written notice to the Company.
Section 2. Grant.
(a) There is hereby granted to Company, the non-exclusive right, privilege, and franchise to
construct, maintain, extend, and operate its Facilities in, through, and along the Right-of-Way of
the City for the purpose of supplying natural gas to the City and the inhabitants thereof for the
full term of this Franchise; subject, however, to the terms and conditions herein set forth.
Nothing in this grant shall be construed to franchise or authorize the use of the Company’s
Facilities or the Right-of-Way by the Company or others, for any purpose not related to the
provision of natural gas. The Company may not allow a subsidiary, affiliate, or a third (3rd)
party to acquire rights to occupy the Rights-of-Way under this Franchise; provided, that nothing
in this section shall prevent Company from allowing the use of its Facilities by others when such
use is compensated to the City under the provisions of this franchise or in accordance with the
provisions of Ordinance No. 05-10291 and any amendments thereto.
(b) Company shall not enter into or continue any arrangement by which natural gas owned by any
party other than Company shall be transported, distributed, or sold through any portion of
Company’s Facilities in the Right-of-Way for delivery to any person within the City unless the
City is compensated for such use by the Company, transporter, consumer, or some other party in
accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 05-10291 and any amendments thereto.
(c) By this franchise, the Company is granted the authority to collect on behalf of the City the
compensation to be made to the City by other parties using the Company’s Facilities for
Distribution of Transport Gas. The Company agrees to collect such sums for the City and to
submit such payments in the manner provided in Section 4. Nothing in this Section allowing the
transportation of gas owned by others shall relieve Company from the responsibility of
complying with the franchise requirements to maintain its Facilities in the Right-of-Way.
Section 3. Term.
a. The term of this Franchise shall be fifteen (15) years from the effective date of this Ordinance.
b. Upon written request of either the City or the Company, the franchise may be reviewed after five
(5) years from the effective date of this ordinance and either the City or the Company may
propose amendments to any provision of this franchise by giving thirty days written notice to the
other of the amendment(s) desired. The City and the Company shall negotiate in good faith in an
effort to agree upon mutually satisfactory amendment(s).
c. Upon written request of either the City or the Company, the franchise shall be reopened and
renegotiated at any time upon any of the following events:
1. Change in federal, state., or local law, regulation, or order which materially affects any
rights or obligations of either the City or the Company, including but not limited to the scope
of the grant to the Company or the compensation to be received by the City; or
2. Change in the structure or operation of the natural gas industry which materially affects any
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rights or obligations of either the City or the Company, including but not limited to the scope
of the grant to the Company or the compensation to be received by the City; or
3. Any other material and unintended change or shift in the economic benefit to the City or a
change the Company did not anticipate upon accepting the grant of this Franchise.
d. The compensation provision of this franchise shall be reopened and renegotiated if energy
consumers within the City have access to alternative natural gas suppliers or other suppliers of
energy through pipelines who use the Right-of-Way and/or easements granted on publicly owned
property and do not pay a franchise fee or other payment substantially equivalent to this
franchise, which results in a material and unfair disadvantage to the Company. The use of Right-
of-Way provision of this franchise shall be reopened and renegotiated if energy consumers
within the city have access to alternative natural gas suppliers or other suppliers of energy
through pipelines who use the Right-of-Way and do not have requirements on the use of Right-
of-Way substantially equivalent to the requirements of this franchise, which results in a material
and unfair disadvantage to the Company. Upon any such event, the City shall have up to one
hundred twenty (120) days after written request of the Company in which to restore competitive
neutrality, provided that any adjustment in compensation resulting from renegotiations under this
Subsection (d) shall be effective no later than 120 days after such notice.
e. Failure of the City and Company to successfully renegotiate the materially affected provisions of
the franchise under subsection (c) or (d) shall give rise to dispute resolution as follows: At the
expiration of 180 days from the date of the written request (or sooner if requested by both the
City and the Company) the City and the Company shall each select a representative who shall
jointly select a third representative. The three representatives shall hear the positions of the City
and Company and shall determine the matters in disagreement by majority vote. Such decision
shall be presented to City and the Company as the renegotiated language under subsection (c) or
(d). Rejection of the dispute resolution by either the City or the Company shall give rise to the
remedies provided by Section 10, or at the option of the parties, the franchise shall remain in
effect according to its then existing terms.
f. Amendments under this section, if any, shall be made by ordinance as prescribed by statute. The
franchise shall remain in effect according to its terms pending completion of any review or
renegotiation pursuant to subsections (b), (c), (d), or (e).
Section 4. Compensation to the City.
a. In consideration of and as compensation for the franchise hereby granted to the Company by the
City, the Company shall make an accounting to the City of all natural gas that has been
Distributed on a monthly basis. The Company shall pay the City:
i. A sum equal to 5 percent (5%) of the Gross Receipts received from the Distribution of
natural gas.
ii. A sum equal to the Volumetric Rate multiplied by the number of MCF of Transport Gas.
The sums in (i) and (ii) above shall be adjusted for uncollectible receivables and for uncollectible
receivables which are later collected.
b. Payment of the compensation above shall commence on the Effective Date identified in Section
18 as the first day of January, 2006. Prior to the Effective Date, payments shall continue to be
calculated and be paid in the manner previously provided in Ordinance 86-9126. Such payments
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shall be made to the City under procedures, which are mutually agreed to by the Company and
the City within thirty (30) days of the last day of the month to which such accounting shall apply.
c. In the event the accounting rendered to the City by the Company is found to be incorrect, then
payment shall be made on the corrected amount, it being agreed that the City may accept any
amount offered by the Company, but the acceptance thereof by the City shall not be deemed a
settlement of such item if the amount is in dispute or later found to be incorrect. The Company
agrees that all of its books, records, documents, contracts and agreements as may be reasonably
necessary for an effective compliance review of this Ordinance shall upon reasonable notice and
at all reasonable times be opened to the inspection and examination of the officers of the City
and its duly authorized agents, auditor, and employees for the purpose of verifying said
accounting. Notwithstanding the obligation herein, the Company shall have the right to require
the reasonable protection of proprietary information and to provide redacted documents or
require the City or its agents to enter into such agreements pertaining to confidentiality as may
reasonably protect the proprietary information of the Company but which do not unreasonably
frustrate the purposes of this subsection. The Company shall have no obligation, however, to
make payment upon Transport Gas for which the Company has not been paid.
Section 5. Payment and Charges.
The payments and compensation herein provided shall be in lieu of all other licenses, taxes, charges, and
fees, except that the usual general property taxes and special ad valorem property assessments, sales and
excise taxes, or charges made for privileges which are not connected with the natural gas business, will
be imposed on the Company and are not covered by the payments herein. From and after the date
hereof, however, the permit fees required of the Company by any ordinance presently in effect or
hereafter adopted for a permit to excavate in or adjacent to any street, alley, or other public place shall
be deemed a part of the compensation paid in Section 4 and shall not be separately assessed or collected
by the City; in no event, however shall this provision be interpreted to waive the requirement of notice
to the City and the procedural requirements of such ordinance.
Section 6. Use of Right-of-Way.
The use of the Right-of-Way under this Franchise by the Company shall be subject to all rules,
regulations, policies, resolutions, and ordinances now or hereafter adopted or promulgated by the City in
the reasonable exercise of its police power relating to use, placement, location, or management of
utilities located in the City's Right-of-Way. In addition, the Company shall be subject to all laws, rules,
regulations, policies, resolutions, and ordinances now or hereafter adopted or promulgated by the City in
the reasonable exercise of its police power relating to permits, sidewalk and pavement cuts, utility
location, construction coordination, screening, and other requirements on the use of the Right-of-Way;
provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall constitute a waiver of or be construed as waiving
the right of the Company to oppose, challenge, or seek judicial review of, in such manner as is now or
may hereafter be provided by law, any such rules, regulation, policy, resolution, or ordinance proposed,
adopted, or promulgated by the City and, further provided, other than the items enumerated in Section 5
above, that such laws, rules, regulations, policies, resolutions, or ordinances shall not require the
payment of additional fees or additional costs for the use of the Right-of-Way. In any event, the
Company is granted an offset for such fees and costs against the franchise fees required to be paid
hereunder. Further, the Company shall comply with the following:
a. The Company's use of the Right-of-Way shall in all matters be subordinate to the City's use of
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the Right-of-Way for any public purpose. The Company shall coordinate the installation of its
Facilities in the Right-of-Way in a manner which minimizes adverse impact on Public
Improvements, as reasonably determined by the City. Where installation is not otherwise
regulated, the Facilities shall be placed with adequate clearance from such Public Improvements
so as not to conflict with such Public Improvement.
b. All earth, materials, sidewalks, paving, crossings, utilities, Public Improvements, or
improvements of any kind located within the Right-of-Way damaged or removed by the
Company in its activities under this Franchise shall be fully repaired or replaced promptly by the
Company to the reasonable satisfaction of the City and without cost to the City. However, when
such activity is a joint project of utilities or franchise holders, the expenses thereof shall be
prorated among the participants.
c. Except in the event of an emergency, as reasonably determined by the Company, the Company
shall comply with all laws, rules, regulations, policies, resolutions, or ordinances now or
hereinafter adopted or promulgated by the City relating to any construction, reconstruction,
repair, or relocation of Facilities which would require any street closure which reduces traffic
flow. Notwithstanding the foregoing exception all work, including emergency work performed
in the traveled way or which in any way impacts vehicular or pedestrian traffic shall be properly
signed, barricaded, and otherwise protected in conformance with the latest edition of the Manual
of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, unless otherwise agreed to by the City.
d. The Company shall cooperate promptly and fully with the City and take all reasonable measures
necessary to provide accurate and complete information regarding the location of its Facilities
located within the Right-of-Way when requested by the City or its authorized agents for a Public
Project. Such location and identification shall be promptly communicated to the City in writing
or shall be identified through physical markings of the location without cost to the City, its
employees, agents, or authorized contractors. The Company shall designate and maintain an
agent, familiar with the Facilities, who is responsible for providing timely information needed by
the City for the design and replacement of Facilities in the Right-of-Way during and for the
design of Public Improvements. At the request of the Company, the City may include design for
Facilities in the design of Public Projects. Also at the request of the Company, the City and/or its
contractor(s) or agent(s) shall provide accurate and timely field locations of proposed Public
Projects in the event the Company is required to install new and/or relocate its Facilities.
e. Upon request by the City, the Company shall promptly locate, remove, relocate, or adjust any
Facilities located in Right-of-Way if reasonably necessary for a Public Project. Such location,
removal, relocation, or adjustment for a particular Public Project shall be performed by the
Company once without expense to the City, its employees, agents, or authorized contractors and
shall be specifically subject to rules and regulations of the City pertaining to such; provided, that
if the Company demonstrates to the satisfaction of the City that the Facility was originally
established in a private easement that thereafter became part of the Right-of-Way for which no
compensation was paid to the Company by the City, the removal, relocation, or adjustment shall
be without expense to the Company unless such private easement had been acquired by the City
from the Company. If additional location, removal, relocation, or adjustment becomes necessary
as a result of inaccurate or mistaken information provided by the Company or City, the party
which provided such inaccurate or mistaken information shall be responsible for costs associated
with such additional location, removal, relocation, or adjustment without expense to the other
party. The City shall continue to use its best efforts to provide a location in the Right-of-Way for
the Company’s existing facilities as part of a Public Project, provided that the Company has
cooperated promptly and fully with the City in the design of its Facilities as part of the Public
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Project.
f. The Company shall not be responsible for the expenses of relocation to accommodate any new
Public Project for Private Development initiated after the effective date of this Ordinance. The
expenses attributable to such a project shall be the responsibility of the third (3rd) party upon the
request and appropriate documentation of the Company. Before such expenses may be billed to
the third (3rd) party, the Company shall be required to coordinate with the third (3rd) party and
the City on the design and construction to ensure that the work required is necessary and done in
a cost effective manner.
g. It shall be the responsibility of the Company to take adequate measures to protect and defend its
Facilities in the Right-of-Way from harm or damage. If the Company fails to accurately locate
Facilities when requested, it shall have no claim for costs or damages against the City and its
authorized contractors except to the extent the City and its authorized contractors are responsible
for the harm or damage by their negligence or intentional conduct. The Company shall be
responsible to the City and its agents, representatives, and authorized contractors for all damages
including, but not limited to, repair costs, penalties or other expenses arising out of the failure of
the Company to perform any of its obligations under this Ordinance except to the extent another
party is responsible for the harm or damage by its negligence or intentionally caused harm,
provided, that if the responsibility of the City and its agents, representatives, and authorized
contractors does not arise as a contractual obligation, the Company shall have the right at its
option to step in and defend such claim in its own right. The above general provisions
notwithstanding, the City and its authorized contractors shall take reasonable precautionary
measures including calling for utility locations through Kansas One Call and exercising due
caution when working near the Company's Facilities. Subject to the Company’s responsibilities
above, the Company shall have the right to collect for damages to its Facilities resulting from
negligence or intentional misconduct by the City and its duly authorized agents, representatives
and contractors.
h. All technical standards governing construction, reconstruction, installation, operation, testing,
use, maintenance, and dismantling of the Facilities in the Right-of-Way shall be in accordance
with applicable present and future federal and state. laws and regulations, including but not
limited to the most recent standards of the Kansas Corporation Commission and U.S.
Department of Transportation, and further, to the extent they are not inconsistent with federal or
state. laws, City of Salina standard technical qualifications as may be amended from time to
time, or such substantive equivalents as may hereinafter be adopted or promulgated. It is
understood that the standards established in this paragraph are minimum standards and the
requirements established or referenced in this Franchise may be additional to or stricter than such
minimum standards.
Section 7. Indemnity and Hold Harmless.
The Company shall indemnify and hold and save the City, its officers, employees, agents, and
authorized contractors, harmless from and against all claims, damages, expense, liability, and costs
including reasonable attorney fees, to the extent occasioned in any manner by the Company's occupancy
of the Right-of-Way, except to the extent that such were caused by the negligence or intentional conduct
of the City, its officers, employees, agents, or authorized contractors. In the event a claim shall be made
or an action shall be instituted against the City growing out of such occupancy of the Right-of-Way by
Facilities of the Company, then upon notice by the City to the Company, the Company shall assume
responsibility for the defense of such actions at the cost of the Company, subject to the option of the
City to appear and defend at its own cost, any such case; provided, that the Company shall have no duty
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to defend any such action to the extent that such action has resulted from the negligence or intentional
conduct of the City, its officers, employees, agents, or authorized contractors.
Section 8. Notice of Property Annexed by City
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Franchise, the fee provided for in Section 4 above shall
not become effective within any area annexed by the City until the first of the month billing cycle which
begins no more than 60 days after the date that the City provides the Company with a certified copy of
the annexation ordinance, proof of publication as required by law and a map of the City detailing the
annexed area.
Section 9. Right of Assignment.
This Franchise shall be assignable only in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas, as the same
may exist at the time when any assignment is made.
Section 10. Termination and Forfeiture of Franchise.
(a) In addition to all other rights and powers retained by the City under this franchise, the City
reserves the right to terminate the franchise and all rights and privileges of the Company
hereunder, in the event of a material failure on the part of the Company, its successors or assigns,
to comply with any of the provisions of this ordinance, or if the Company, its successors or
assigns, should do or cause to be done any material act or thing prohibited by or in violation of
the terms of the ordinance. In such event, the Company, its successors and assigns, shall forfeit
all rights and privileges granted by this ordinance and all rights hereunder shall cease, terminate
and become null and void, provided that said forfeiture shall not take effect until the City shall
carry out the following proceedings:
(i) Before the City terminates the franchise, it shall first mail to the Company written notice
setting forth in detail the neglect or failure of the Company.
(ii) The Company shall have ninety (90) calendar days thereafter in which to comply with the
conditions of this franchise.
(iii)If, at the end of such ninety (90) day period, the City determines that the Company has not
complied with the conditions of this franchise and this franchise is subject to termination for
that reason, the City, in order to terminate this franchise, shall enact an ordinance setting out
the grounds upon which the franchise is to be terminated (the “Termination Ordinance”).
(iv) If, within thirty (30) calendar days after the effective date of the Termination Ordinance, the
Company has not filed an action in the Saline County District Court, or some other court of
competent jurisdiction to determine whether or not the Company has violated the terms of
this franchise and that the franchise is subject to termination for that reason, the franchise
shall be terminated as of thirty (30) days following the effective date of the Termination
Ordinance.
(v) If within thirty (30) days after the effective date of the Termination Ordinance, the Company
does file an action to determine whether or not the Company has violated the term of this
franchise and that the franchise is subject to termination for that reason, and prosecutes such
action to final judgment with due diligence, then, in that event, in case the court rules that
this franchise is subject to termination by reason of the violation of its terms, this franchise
shall terminate thirty (30) calendar days after such final judgment is rendered.
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(b) The failure of the Company to comply with any of the provisions of this franchise or the doing or
causing to be done by the Company of anything prohibited by or in violation of the terms of this
franchise shall not be a ground for the termination of this franchise when such act or omission on
the part of the Company is due to any cause or delay beyond the control of the Company, its
successors and assigns, or bona fide legal proceedings.
Section 11. Rights and Duties of Company Upon Expiration or Termination of Franchise.
Upon expiration of this franchise, whether by lapse of time, by agreement between the Company and the
City, or by forfeiture, the Company shall have the right to remove any and all of its Facilities used in its
Natural Gas Utility Service within a reasonable time after such expiration or termination, but in such
event, it shall be the duty of the Company, immediately upon such removal, to restore the streets,
avenues, alleys, parks and other public ways and grounds from which the Facilities are removed, to the
equivalent condition as the same were before said removal was effected.
Section 12. Acceptance of Terms by Company.
Within sixty (60) days after the final passage and approval of this Ordinance, the Company shall file
with the City Clerk of the City its acceptance in writing of the provisions, terms and conditions of this
Ordinance, this Ordinance shall constitute a contract between the City and the Company.
Section 13. Conditions of Franchise.
This non-exclusive franchise, grant, and privilege is granted under and subject to all applicable laws and
under and subject to all of the orders, rules, and regulations now or hereafter adopted by governmental
bodies now or hereafter having jurisdiction, and each and every provision hereof shall be subject to acts
of God, fires, strikes, riots, floods, war and other causes beyond Company’s control.
Section 14. Notices.
Except in Emergencies, all notices by either the City or the Company to the other shall be made by
depositing such notice in the U.S. Mail or by other mutually agreed upon method. Emergency notices
shall be provided by telephone, with written notice immediately following by U.S. Mail. All notices
shall be addressed as follows:
City: City Clerk
City of Salina, Kansas
P.O. Box 736
Salina, KS 67402-0736
Company: President
Kansas Gas Service
A Division of ONEOK, Inc.
7421 W. 129th Street
Overland Park, Kansas 66213
Section 15. Non-waiver Provision
The failure of either party to insist in any one or more instances upon the strict performance of any one
or more of the terms or provisions of this ordinance shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment
for the future of any such term or provision, and the same shall continue in full force and in effect. No
waiver or relinquishment shall be deemed to have been made by either party unless the waiver or
relinquishment is in writing and signed by the parties.
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Section 16. Invalidity of Ordinance.
If any clause, sentence, or section of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder, as a whole or any part thereof,
other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 17. Governing Law; Venue
(a) The franchise and the right herein granted are subject to the provisions of existing federal and
state. laws, including those hereafter enacted, pertaining to the granting of franchises.
(b) The obligations and undertakings of both parties hereto shall be performed at Salina, Saline
County, Kansas. In the event that any legal proceeding is brought to enforce the terms of this
franchise, the proceeding shall be brought in State. or Federal courts, as appropriate, having
jurisdiction for Saline County, Kansas.
Section 18. Effective Date of Ordinance.
After its passage and approval by the City, acceptance by the Company, and publication in the official
city newspaper, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the first day of January, 2006 (the
“Effective Date” of this ordinance).
Section 19. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.
Ordinance No. 86-9126, which heretofore granted a non-exclusive franchise to the Company, and which
became a contract between the City and the Company in accordance with its terms, and all other
ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof inconsistent or in conflict with the terms hereof, are hereby
canceled, annulled, repealed, and set aside as of the Effective Date of this ordinance.
Introduced: June 27, 2005
Passed: July 11, 2005
ARTICLE III. RESERVED4
4 Editor's note: Former Art. II, which was repealed by Ord. No. 86-9126, derived from Ord. No. 6982, adopted June 19, 1967. Article III pertaining to
cable franchise was delete entirely due to state franchise law changes in 2008.
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ARTICLE IV. SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY5
ORDINANCE NUMBER 03-10124
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY L.P., d/b/a SBC
KANSAS, A FRANCHISE FOR THE RIGHT TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN AND EXTEND
A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, AND REPEALING
ORDINANCE NUMBER 98-9894.
Be it ordained by the governing body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
SECTION 1. Grant of Franchise. Pursuant to K.S.A. 2002 Supp. 12-2001, a contract franchise ordinance is
hereby granted to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company L.P., d/b/a SBC Kansas (SBC), a telecommunications
local exchange service provider providing local exchange service within the City of Salina, Kansas (“City”), subject
to the provisions contained hereafter. The term of this ordinance shall be for a period beginning April 1, 2003, and
ending December 31, 2006. Compensation for said contract franchise ordinance shall be established pursuant to
Section 3 of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. Definitions. For the purpose of this contract franchise ordinance, the following words and phrases
and their derivations shall have the following meaning:
“Access line” shall mean and be limited to retail billed and collected residential lines; business lines; ISDN
lines; PBX trunks and simulated exchange access lines provided by a central office based switching
arrangement where all stations served by such simulated exchange access lines are used by a single customer of
the provider of such arrangement. Access line may not be construed to include interoffice transport or other
transmission media that do not terminate at an end user customer’s premises, or to permit duplicate or multiple
assessment of access line rates on the provision of a single service or on the multiple communications paths
derived from a billed and collected access line. Access line shall not include the following: Wireless
telecommunications services, the sale or lease of unbundled loop facilities, special access services, lines
providing only data services without voice services process by a telecommunications local exchange services
provider or private line service arrangements.
“Access line count” means the number of access lines serving consumers within the corporate boundaries of the
city on the last day of each month.
“Access line fee” means a fee determined by a city, up to a maximum as set out in K.S.A. 2002 Supp. 12 –2001
and amendments thereto, to be used by a telecommunications local exchange service provider in calculating the
amount of access line remittance.
“Access line remittance” means the amount to be paid by a telecommunications local exchange service
provider to a city, the total of which is calculated by multiplying the access line fee, as determined in the city,
by the number of access lines served by that telecommunications exchange service provider within that city for
each month in that calendar quarter.
“City Regulations” shall refer to all laws, rules, and regulations of the City, whether established by ordinance,
resolution, or other authorized method.
“Gross receipts” means only those receipts collected from within the corporate boundaries of the city enacting
the franchise and which are derived from the following: (A) Recurring local exchange service for business and
residence which includes basic exchange service, touch tone, optional calling features and measured local calls;
(B) recurring local exchange access line services for pay phone lines provided by a telecommunications local
exchange service provider to all pay phone service providers; (c) local directory assistance revenue; (D) line
status verification/busy interrupt revenue; (E) local operator assistance revenue; and (F) nonrecurring local
exchange service revenue which shall include customer service for installation of lines, reconnection of service
and charge for duplicate bills. All other revenues, including, but not limited to, revenues from extended area
5 Editor's note: Ord. No. 98-9894, adopted Oct. 26, 1998, repealed former App. B, Art. IV, §§ 1--14, relative to the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company,
and reenacted §§ 1--17 to read as herein set out. The provisions of former §§ 1--14 derived Ord. No. 88-9278, adopted Sept. 26, 1988.
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service, the sale of lease of unbundled network elements, nonregulated services, carrier and end user access,
long distance, wireless telecommunications services, lines providing only data service without voice services
processed by a telecommunications local exchange service provider, private line service arrangements, internet,
broadband and all other services not wholly local in nature are excluded from gross receipts. Gross receipts
shall be reduced by bad debt expenses. Uncollectible and late charges shall not be included within gross
receipts. If a telecommunications local exchange service provider offers additional services of a wholly local
nature which if in existence on or before July 1, 2002, would have been included with the definition of gross
receipts, such services shall be included from the date of the offering of such services in the city.
“Local exchange service” means local switched telecommunications service within any local exchange service
area approved by the state
. corporation commission, regardless of the medium by which the local
telecommunications service is provided. The term local exchange service shall not include wireless
communication services.
“Provider” shall mean a local exchange carrier as defined in subsection (h) of K.S.A. 66-1, 187, and
amendments thereto, or a telecommunications carrier as defined in subsection (m) of K.S.A. 66-1, 187, and
amendments thereto.
“Public right-of-way” means only the area of real property in which the city has a dedicated or acquired right-
of-way interest in the real property. It shall include the area on, below or above the present and future streets,
alleys, avenues, roads, highways, parkways or boulevards dedicated or acquired as right-of-way. The term does
not include the airwaves above a right-of-way with regard to wireless telecommunications or other nonwire
telecommunications or broadcast service, easements obtained by utilities or private easements in platted
subdivisions or tracts.
“Telecommunications local exchange service provider” means a local exchange carrier as defined in
subsection (h) of K.S.A. 66-1,187, and amendments thereto, and a telecommunications carrier as defined in
subsection (m) of K.S.A. 66-1,187, and amendments thereto, which does, or in good faith intends to, provide
local exchange service. The term telecommunications local exchange service provider does not include an
interexchange carrier that does not provide local exchange service, competitive access provider that does not
provide local exchange service or any wireless telecommunications local exchange service provider.
SECTION 3. Compensation. Compensation made pursuant to this contract franchise ordinance shall be paid on a
monthly basis without invoice or reminder from the City and paid within forty-five (45) days after the last day of
the applicable month. For the first partial calendar year of this contract franchise ordinance, said compensation
shall be a sum equal to 5% of gross receipts. Thereafter, compensation for each calendar year of the remaining term
of the contract
franchise ordinance shall continue to be based on a sum equal to 5% of gross receipts; unless the City
notifies SBC prior to ninety (90) days before the end of the calendar year that it intends to increase or decrease the
percentage of gross receipts for the following calendar year or that it intends to switch to an access line fee for the
following calendar year. In the event City elects compensation based on an access line fee, nothing herein precludes
City from switching back to a gross receipts fee provided City notifies SBC prior to ninety (90) days before the end
of the calendar year. Beginning January 1, 2004, any increased access line fee or gross receipt fee shall be in
compliance with the public notification procedures set forth in subsections (l) and (m) K.S.A. 2002 Supp. 12-2001.
SECTION 4. Examination of Records. The City shall have the right to examine, upon written notice to the
telecommunications local exchange service provider, no more than once per calendar year, those records necessary
to verify the correctness of the compensation paid pursuant to this contract franchise ordinance.
SECTION 5. Compliance with Law. As a condition of this contract franchise ordinance, SBC is required to obtain
and is responsible for any necessary permit, license, certification, grant, registration or any other authorization
required by any appropriate governmental entity, including, but not limited to, the City, the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) or the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC), subject to SBC’s right to
challenge in good faith such requirements as established by the FCC, KCC or other City regulations. SBC shall also
comply with all applicable laws, statutes and/or city regulations, subject to SBC’s right to challenge in good faith
such laws, statutes and/or city regulations.
SECTION 6. Not a Cable Operator. This contract franchise ordinance does not provide SBC the right to provide
cable service as a cable operator (as defined by 47 U.S.C. § 522 (5)) within the City. Upon SBC’s request for a
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franchise to provide cable service as a cable operator (as defined by 47 U.S.C. § 522 (5)) within the City, the City
agrees to timely negotiate such franchise in good faith with SBC. SBC agrees that this franchise does not permit it
to operate an open video system without payment of fees permitted by 47 U.S.C. § 573(c)(2)(B) and without
complying with FCC regulations promulgated pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 573.
SECTION 7. Facilities. SBC shall have the right pursuant to this contract franchise ordinance to construct,
maintain and operate poles, conduit, cable, switches and related appurtenances and facilities along, across, upon and
under any public right-of-way. Such appurtenances and facilities shall be so constructed and maintained as not to
obstruct or hinder the usual travel or public safety on such public ways or obstruct the legal use by other utilities.
SECTION 8. Limited to Public Right-of-Way. Nothing in this contract franchise ordinance shall be interpreted
as granting SBC the authority to construct, maintain or operate any facility or related appurtenance on
propertyError! Bookmark not defined. owned by the city outside of the public right-of-way.
SECTION 9. Right-of-Way Management. The authority of SBC to use and occupy the public right-of-way shall
always be subject and subordinate to the reasonable public health, safety, and welfare requirements and regulations
of the City. The City may exercise its home rule powers in its administration and regulation related to the
management of the public right-of-way provided that any such exercise must be competitively neutral and may not
be unreasonable or discriminatory. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit the authority of the City to require a
competitive infrastructure provider to enter into a contract franchise ordinance.
SECTION 10. Limitation on Use of Portion of Right-of-Way. The City shall have the authority to prohibit the
use or occupation of a specific portion of public right-of-way by SBC due to a reasonable public interest
necessitated by public health, safety and welfare so long as the authority is exercised in a competitively neutral
manner and is not unreasonable or discriminatory. A reasonable public interest shall include the following:
(1) The prohibition is based upon a recommendation of the city engineer, is related to public health,
safety and welfare and is nondiscriminatory among providers, including incumbent providers;
(2) SBC has rejected a reasonable, competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory justification offered by
the City for requiring an alternate method or alternate route that will result in neither unreasonable
additional installation expense nor a diminution of service quality;
(3) the City reasonable determines, after affording the provider reasonable notice and an opportunity to
be heard, that a denial is necessary to protect the public health and safety and is imposed on a
competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis; or
(4) the specific portion of the public right-of-way for which SBC seeks use and occupancy is
environmentally sensitive as defined by state. or federal law or lies within a previously designated
historic district as defined by local, state. or federal law.
SECTION 11. Right-of-Way Regulations. SBC shall comply with all laws and city regulations governing the use
of public right-of-way.
SECTION 12. Repair of Damage to Right-of-Way. The City requires SBC to repair all damage to the public
right-of-way caused by the activities of SBC, or of any agent affiliate, employee, or subcontractor of SBC, while
occupying, installing, repairing or maintaining facilities in a public right-of-way and to return the right-of-way, to
its functional equivalence before the damage pursuant to the reasonable requirements and specifications of the City.
If SBC fails to make the repairs required by the City, the City may effect those repairs and charge SBC the costs of
those repairs. If the City incurs damages as a result of a violation of this subsection, then the City shall have a cause
of action against SBC for violation of this subsection, any may recover its damages, including reasonable attorney
fees, if SBC is found liable by a court of competent jurisdiction.
SECTION 13. Fees. The City may assess any of the following fees against SBC for use and occupancy of the
public right-of-way, provided that such fees reimburse the City for its reasonable, actual and verifiable costs of
managing the city right-of-way, and are imposed on all such providers in a nondiscriminatory and competitively
neutral manner;
(1) A permit fee in connection with issuing each construction permit to set fixtures in the public right-of-
way within the City as provided in K.S.A. 17-1901, and amendments thereto, to compensate the City
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for issuing, processing and verifying the permit application;
(2) an excavation fee for each street or pavement cut to recover the costs associated with construction and
repair activity of SWTB, their assigns, contractors and/or subcontractors with the exception of
construction and repair activity required pursuant to subsection (l) of K.S.A. 2002 Supp. 17-1901
related to construction and maintenance activities directly related to improvements for the health,
safety and welfare of the public; provided, however, imposition of such excavation fee must be based
upon a regional specific or other appropriate study establishing the basis for such costs which takes
into account the life of the city street prior to the construction or repair activity and the remaining life
of the city street. Such excavation fee is expressly limited to activity that results in an actual street or
pavement cut;
(3) inspection fees to recover all reasonable costs associated with city inspection of the work of SBC in the
right-of-way;
(4) repair and restoration costs associated with repairing and restoring the public right-of-way because of
damage caused by SWTB , its assigns, contractors, and/or subcontractors in the right-of-way; and
(5) a performance bond,
in a form acceptable to the City, from a surety licensed to conduct surety business
in state of Kansas., insuring appropriate and timely performance in the construction and maintenance
of facilities located in the public right-of-way.
SECTION 14. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. SBC shall indemnify and hold the City and its officers and
employees harmless against any and all claims, lawsuits, judgments, costs, liens, losses, expenses, fees (including
reasonable attorney fees and costs of defense), proceedings, actions, demands, causes of action, liability and suits of
any kind and nature, including personal or bodily injury (including death), property damage or other harm for which
recovery of damages is sought, to the extent that it is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be caused by the
negligence of SBC, any agent, officer, director, representative, employee, affiliate or subcontractor of SBC, or their
respective officers, agents, employees, directors or representatives, while installing, repairing or maintaining
facilities in a public right-of-way.
The indemnity provided by this subsection does not apply to any liability resulting from the negligence of the City,
its officers, employees, contractors or subcontractors. If SBC and the City are found jointly liable by a court of
competent jurisdiction, liability shall be apportioned comparatively in accordance with the laws of this state
without, however, waiving any governmental immunity available to the City under state law and without waiving
any defenses of the parties under state or federal law. This section is solely for the benefit of the City and SBC and
does not create or grant any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity.
SECTION 15. Notification of Claims. SBC or the City shall promptly advise the other in writing of any known
claim or demand against SBC or the City related to or arising out of SBC’s activities in a public right-of-way.
SECTION 16. Removal or Relocation of Facilities. If requested by City, in order to accomplish construction and
maintenance activities directly related to improvements for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, SBC shall
remove its facilities from the public right of way or shall relocate or adjust its facilities within the public right of
way at no cost to the City. Such relocation or adjustment shall be completed as soon as reasonably possible within
the time set forth in any request by the City for such relocation or adjustment. Any damages suffered by the City or
its contractors as a result of SBC’s failure to timely relocate or adjust its facilities shall be borne by SBC.
SECTION 17. Tree Trimming. Permission is hereby granted to SBC to trim trees upon any overhanging streets,
alleys, sidewalks and public places of said city so as to prevent the branches of such trees from coming in contact
with SBC’s facilities, all the said trimming shall comply with all applicable laws, statutes and/or city regulations.
SECTION 18. Non-exclusive Franchise. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as giving SBC any
exclusive privileges, nor shall it affect any prior or existing rights of SBC to maintain a telecommunications system
within the City.
SECTION 19. Resold Access Lines. SBC shall collect and remit compensation as described in Section 3 on those
access lines that have been resold to another telecommunications local exchange service provider.
SECTION 20. Notices. Any required or permitted notice under this contract franchise ordinance shall be in
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writing. Notice upon the City shall be delivered by first class United States mail or by personal delivery to:
City Manager
City of Salina
P.O. Box 736
Salina, KS 67402-0736
Notice upon SBC shall be delivered by first class United States mail or by personal delivery to:
SBC Kansas
Director-Municipal Affairs
220 E. 6th Street, Room 505
Topeka, KS 66603
SECTION 21. Failure to Enforce. The failure of either party to enforce and remedy any noncompliance of the
terms and conditions of this contract franchise ordinance shall not constitute a waiver of rights nor a waiver of the
other party’s obligations as provided herein.
SECTION 22. Force Majeure. Each and every provision hereof shall be subject to acts of God, fires, strikes, riots,
floods, war and other disasters beyond SBC’s or the City’s control.
SECTION 23. Applicable Law. This contract franchise ordinance is made under and in conformity with the laws
of the State of Kansas. No such contract franchise shall be effective until the ordinance granting the same has been
adopted as provided by law.
SECTION 24. Repealer. Ordinance Number 98-9894 as extended pursuant to Ordinance Number 02-10121 is
hereby repealed effective April 1, 2003.
SECTION 25. Effective Date. Following the adoption of this ordinance and its and publication in the official city
newspaper, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after April 1, 2003.
Introduced: January 13, 2003
Passed: January 27, 2003
ORDINANCE NUMBER 07-10395
A CONTRACT FRANCHISE ORDINANCE GRANTED TO SOUTHWESTERN BELL
TELEPHONE, L.P., A TELECOMMUNICATIONS LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE PROVIDER
PROVIDING LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to K.S.A. 2006 Supp. 12-2001, a contract franchise ordinance is hereby granted to
Southwestern Bell Telephone L.P. d/b/a AT&T Kansas (“AT&T Kansas), a telecommunications local exchange
service provider providing local exchange service within the City of Salina, Kansas (“City”), subject to the
provisions contained hereafter. The initial term of this contract franchise ordinance shall be for a period of two (2)
years beginning July 1, 2007, and ending June 30, 2009. Thereafter, this contract franchise ordinance will
automatically renew for additional one (1) year terms, unless either party notifies the other party of its intent to
terminate the contract franchise ordinance at least ninety (90) days before the termination of the then current term.
The additional term shall be deemed a continuation of this contract franchise ordinance and not as a new contract
franchise ordinance or amendment. Pursuant to K.S.A. 2006 Supp. 12-2001(b)(2) under no circumstances shall this
contract franchise ordinance exceed twenty (20) years from the effective date of the contract franchise ordinance.
Compensation for said contract franchise ordinance shall be established pursuant to Section 3 of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. For the purpose of this contract
Error! Bookmark not defined. franchise ordinance, the following
words and phrases and their derivations shall have the following meaning:
“Access line” shall mean and be limited to retail billed and collected residential lines; business lines; ISDN lines;
PBX trunks and simulated exchange access lines provided by a central office based switching arrangement where
all stations serviced by such simulated exchange access lines are used by a single customer of the provider of such
arrangement. Access line may not be construed to include interoffice transport or other transmission media that do
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not terminate at an end user customer’s premises, or to permit duplicate or multiple assessment of access line rates
on the provision of a single service or on the multiple communications paths derived from a billed and collected
access line. Access line shall not include the following: Wireless telecommunications services, the sale or lease of
unbundled loop facilities, special access services, lines providing only data services without voice services process
by a telecommunications local exchange service provider or private line service arrangements.
“Access line count” means the number of access lines serving consumers within the corporate boundaries of the
city on the last day of each month.
“Access line fee” means a fee determined by a city, up to a maximum as set out in K.S.A. 2006 Supp. 12-2001 and
amendments thereto, to be used by a telecommunications local exchange service provider in calculating the amount
of access line remittance.
“Access line remittance” means the amount to be paid by a telecommunications local exchange service provider to
a city, the total of which is calculated by multiplying the access line fee, as determined in the city, by the number of
access lines served by that telecommunications local exchange service provider within that city for each month in
that calendar quarter.
“Gross receipts” means only those receipts collected from within the corporate boundaries of the city enacting the
franchise and which are derived from the following: (A) Recurring local exchange service for business and
residence which includes basic exchange service, touch tone, optional calling features and measured local calls; (B)
recurring local exchange access line services for pay phone lines provided by a telecommunications local exchange
service provider to all pay phone service providers; (C) local directory assistance revenue; (D) line status
verification/busy interrupt revenue; (E) local operator assistance revenue; and (F) nonrecurring local exchange
service revenue which shall include customer service for installation of lines, reconnection of service and charge for
duplicate bills. All other revenues, including, but not limited to, revenues from extended area service, the sale or
lease of unbundled network elements, nonregulated services, carrier and end user access, long distance, wireless
telecommunications services, lines providing only data service without voice services processed by a
telecommunications local exchange service provider, privateline service arrangements, internet, broadband and all
other services not wholly local in nature are excluded from gross receipts. Gross receipts shall be reduced by bad
debt expenses. Uncollectible and late charges shall not be included within gross receipts. If a telecommunications
local exchange service provider offers additional services of a wholly local nature which if in existence on or before
July 1, 2002, would have been included with the definition of gross receipts, such services shall be included from
the date of the offering of such services in the city.
“Local exchange service” means local switched telecommunications service within any local exchange service area
approved by the state corporation commission, regardless of the medium by which the local telecommunications
service is provided. The term local exchange service shall not include wireless communication services.
“Telecommunications local exchange service provider” means a local exchange carrier as defined in subsection
(h) of K.S.A. 66-1,187, and amendments thereto, and a telecommunications carrier as defined in subsection (m) of
K.S.A. 66-1,187, and amendments thereto, which does, or in good faith intends to, provide local exchange service.
The term telecommunications local exchange service provider does not include an interexchange carrier that does
not provide local exchange service, competitive access provider that does not provide local exchange service or any
wireless telecommunications local exchange service provider.
“Telecommunications services” means providing the means of transmission, between or among points specified by
the user, of information of the user’s choosing, without change in the form or content of the information as sent and
received.
SECTION 3. Compensation made pursuant to this contract franchise ordinance shall be paid on a quarterly basis
without invoice or reminder from the City and paid not later than forty-five (45) days after the end of the remittal
period. For the first year of this contract franchise ordinance, said compensation shall be a sum equal to 5 percent
(5%) of gross receipts. Thereafter, compensation for each calendar year of the remaining term of the contract
franchise ordinance shall continue to be based on a sum equal to 5 percent (5%) of gross receipts; unless the City
notifies AT&T Kansas prior to ninety days (90) before the end of the calendar year that it intends to increase or
decrease the percentage of gross receipts for the following calendar year or that it intends to switch to an access line
fee for the following calendar year. In the event City elects compensation based on an access line fee, nothing
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herein precludes City from switching back to a gross receipts fee provided City notifies AT&T Kansas prior to
ninety days (90) before the end of the calendar year that it intends to elect a gross receipts fee for the following
calendar year. Any increased access line fee or gross receipt fee shall be in compliance with the public notification
procedures set forth in subsections (l) and (m) K.S.A. 2006 Supp. 12-2001.
SECTION 4: The City shall have the right to examine, upon written notice to the telecommunications local
exchange service provider, no more than once per calendar year, those records necessary to verify the correctness of
the compensation paid pursuant to this contract franchise ordinance.
SECTION 5. As a condition of this contract franchise ordinance, AT&T Kansas is required to obtain and is
responsible for any necessary permit, license, certification, grant, registration or any other authorization required by
any appropriate governmental entity, including, but not limited to, the City, the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) or the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC), subject to AT&T Kansas’ right to challenge in
good faith such requirements as established by the FCC, KCC or other City Ordinance. AT&T Kansas shall also
comply with all applicable laws, statutes and/or ordinances, subject to AT&T Kansas’ right to challenge in good
faith such laws, statutes and/or ordinances.
SECTION 6: Nothing herein contained shall be construed as giving AT&T Kansas any exclusive privileges, nor
shall it affect any prior or existing rights of AT&T Kansas to maintain a telecommunications system within the City.
SECTION 7: AT&T Kansas shall collect and remit compensation as described in Section 3 on those access lines
that have been resold to another telecommunications local exchange service provider.
SECTION 8: The City agrees to provide AT&T Kansas with notification in the event that it annexes property into
the corporate boundaries of the City that would require AT&T Kansas to collect and pay a franchise fee on access
lines or gross receipts which prior to the annexation of the property AT&T Kansas was not required to pay a
franchise fee. The City agrees to provide AT&T Kansas with notification in the event the City renumbers or
renames any streets that would require AT&T Kansas to collect and pay a franchise fee on access lines or gross
receipts which prior to the renumbering or renaming of the streets AT&T Kansas would not have been required to
pay a franchise fee. The City agrees that in the event the City does not provide AT&T Kansas with notice of an
annexation or renumbering and/or renaming of the streets, AT&T Kansas is not liable to the City for payment of
franchise fees on the annexation or renumbered and/or renamed streets prior to the City providing notice to AT&T
Kansas of such.
SECTION 9: The City agrees that pursuant to K.S.A. 2006 Supp. 12-2001(j)(1) and (2) that the franchise fee
imposed under this contract franchise ordinance must be assessed in a competitively neutral manner, may not
unduly impair competition, must be nondiscriminatory and must comply with state and federal law.
SECTION 10: Any required or permitted notice under this contract franchise ordinance shall be in writing. Notice
upon the City shall be delivered to the city clerk by first class United States mail or by personal delivery. Notice
upon AT&T Kansas shall be delivered by first class United States mail or by personal delivery to:
Southwestern Bell Telephone L.P.
Cindy Zapleta
Director-External Affairs
1640 Fairchild Avenue, First Floor
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
SECTION 11: Failure to Enforce. The failure of either party to enforce and remedy any noncompliance of the
terms and conditions of this contract franchise ordinance shall not constitute a waiver of rights nor a waiver of the
other party’s obligations as provided herein.
SECTION 12: Force Majeure. Each and every provision hereof shall be subject to acts of God, fires, strikes, riots,
floods, war and other disasters beyond AT&T Kansas’ or the City’s control.
SECTION 13: AT&T Kansas has entered into this contract franchise ordinance as required by the City and K.S.A.
2006 Supp. 12-2001. If any clause, sentence, section, or provision of K.S.A. 2006 Supp. 12-2001, and amendments
thereto, shall be held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, either the City or AT&T Kansas may elect
to terminate the entire contract franchise ordinance. In the event a court of competent jurisdiction invalidates
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K.S.A. 2006 Supp. 12-2001, and amendments thereto, if AT&T Kansas is required by law to enter into a contract
franchise ordinance with the City, the parties agree to act in good faith in promptly negotiating a new contract
franchise ordinance.
SECTION 14: In entering into this contract franchise ordinance, neither the City's nor AT&T Kansas present or
future legal rights, positions, claims, assertions or arguments before any administrative agency or court of law are in
any way prejudiced or waived. By entering into the contract franchise ordinance, neither the City nor AT&T
Kansas waive any rights, but instead expressly reserve any and all rights, remedies, and arguments the City or
AT&T Kansas may have at law or equity, without limitation, to argue, assert, and/or take any position as to the
legality or appropriateness of this contract franchise ordinance or any present or future laws, ordinances, and/or
rulings which may be the basis for the City and AT&T Kansas entering into this contract franchise ordinance.
SECTION 15: The parties agree that in the event of a breach of this contract franchise ordinance by either party,
the non breaching party has the right to terminate the contract franchise ordinance immediately. Prior to
terminating the contract franchise ordinance, the non breaching party shall first serve a written notice upon the
breaching party, setting forth in detail the nature of the breach, and the breaching party shall have thirty (30) days
thereafter in which to cure the breach. If at the end of such thirty (30) day period the non breaching party deems
that the breach has not been cured, the non breaching party may take action to terminate this contract franchise
ordinance.
SECTION 16: This contract franchise ordinance is made under and in conformity with the laws of the State of
Kansas. No such contract franchise ordinance shall be effective until the ordinance granting the same has been
adopted as provided by law.
Introduced: June 18, 2007
Passed: June 25, 2007
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STATUTORY REFERENCE TABLE
This table shows the location within this Code, either in the text or notes following the text, of
references to the state law or related matters.
Const. Article Section Subdivision Section this Code
12 5 App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 2, § 1
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 9, § 1(1)
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 10, § 1
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 14, § 1
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 17, § 1
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 19, § 1
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 20, § 1
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 22, § 1
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 23, § 1
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 24, § 1
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 25, § 1
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 28, § 1
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 29, § 1
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 30, § 1
12 5 3 App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 15, § 3
(c) App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 2, § 7
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 9, § 4
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 10, § 3
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 19, § 4
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 26, § 4
(c)(3) App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 13, § 4
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 14, § 4
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 17, § 8
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 20, § 3
(C)(1) App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 18,
13 5 App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 13, § 1
K.S.A. Section this Code
Ch. 3 Ch. 4(note)
Ch. 3, Art. 7 4-33
3-701 Ch. 42, Art. XV(note)
3-705(2) Ch. 4, Art. III(note)
3-707 4-51
3-709 42-825
Ch. 8 Ch. 38
Ch. 8, Art. 19 38-131
38-138(b)
8-1008 25-53(b)(3)
8-1014 25-53(b)(4)
8-1566--1568 25-53
8-1901(a) 38-131
8-1901(e) 38-132
8-1902 38-133
8-1903 38-134
8-1904 38-135
8-1908 38-136
8-1909 38-137
8-1910 38-138
8-1911 38-135(d)
38-135(f)
K.S.A. Section this Code
8-1911(g) 38-133
Ch. 8, Art. 20 Ch. 38
8-2012 38-7
8-2118 38-1.1
10-102 App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 28, § 2
10-120 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 2, § 5
12-1, 115 24-5(6)
24-9
12-101 2-1
Chart. Ord. 26, § 1
12-107 42-806
12-137 Ch. 20(note)
Ch. 12, Art. 6a 35-137
Ch. 12, Art. 7 29-21
Ch. 12, Arts. 41--47 23-1
12-16, 106 13-91(c), 13-114(c)
12-530 et seq. 25-139(3)
12-701 Ch. 29(note)
29-16
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Ch. 42(note)
42-737
K.S.A. Section this Code
12-702 29-17--29-20
12-705 36-2(d)(42)
36-2(d)(63)
36-3
36-7, 36-8
42-426
42-785
12-705a-c 36-3
12-705a 36-2(d)(63)
12-705b 36-2(d)(63)
12-705c 36-2(d)(63)
12-707 36-2(d)(70)
Ch. 42(note)
42-426
12-707--12-721 42-2
12-708 Ch. 42,
Art. II(note)
45-597.2
12-710 42-426
12-712 42-26
12-714 42-597(a)
12-715 42-597(d)
42-597.1
12-716 Ch. 29,
Art. III(note)
12-716--12-721 29-40
12-725 Ch. 42,
Art. VII(note)
12-725--12-733 42-401, 42-409
12-734 Ch. 15(note)
Ch. 42,
Art. VIII(note)
42-426
12-735 42-426
12-736 42-670, 42-688
12-750 8-503
8-504
12-824 App. B,
Art. I, § 8
App. B,
Art. II, § 10
12-825a 41-4
12-832 35-176
12-833 35-177--35-179
12-856--12-868 41-1
12-822 41-24
12-856 App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 28, § 2
12-868 App. A, Chart., Ord. No. 28
12-1001 Ch. 2,
Art. III(note)
12-1006 Ch. 2,
Art. II(note)
K.S.A. Section this Code
12-1008 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 24
App. A, Chart Ord. No. 30
12-1015 Ch. 2,
Art. V(note)
12-11a03 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 17,
§ 3
Ch. 12, Art. 12 Ch. 19(note)
12-1215--12-1235 19-35(6)
12-1215 19-38
12-1222 Ch. 19,
Art. II(note)
19-21
19-23--19-29
12-1223 19-30, 19-31
12-1224 19-32--19-34
12-1225 19-35
12-1226 19-36, 19-37
12-1227 19-1
12-14a05 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 8
12-1501 Ch. 8,
Art. VI,
Div. 2(note)
12-1617f 24-5(6)
12-1617h App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 17,
§ 3
12-1675 2-161
2-162
12-1679 30-18
12-1697 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 22
12-1698 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 22
12-16,101 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 22
12-1740 Ch. 11
12-1740--12-1749 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 14,
§ 2
12.1750 et seq. 8-503(b)--(e)
8-504
12.1755 8-504
Ch. 12, Art. 18 35-137
12-1811 35-138(d)
12-1812 35-138(d)
12-1814 35-138(d)
12-1901 Ch. 27(note)
12-2001 App. B(note)
App. B, Art. IV,
§ 17
12-3009 8-36
8-66, 8-67
8-176
8-281
8-331
8-381
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14-41
12-3014, 12-3015 1-3
K.S.A. Section this Code
12-3014--12-3016 1-1
12-3201 Ch. 39(note)
12-4101 Ch. 23(note)
12-4112 App. A,
Chart. No. 18
App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 18,
§§ 1, 2
Ch. 12, Arts. 41--47 23-1
13-14a02 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 17,
§ 3
13-14a05 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 7
13-14a06 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 6
13-14a08 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 5
App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 15
14-436 Ch. 24(note)
13-791 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 4
13-1017 2-233
App. A, Chart. Ord. No. 27
13-1024a App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 13
App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 13,
§ 1
App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 23
App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 25
App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 29
13-1108--13-1114 36-3
13-1417 14-58
13-1441 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 17,
§ 3
13-2105 2-107
13-2106 2-1
13-14100 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 17,
§ 3
14-10a02 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 17,
§ 3
16-706 Ch. 33,
Art. II(note)
16-707 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 11
App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 12
App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 19
App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 19,
§ 1
17-1301 Ch. 9(note)
K.S.A. Section this Code
17-2336 Ch. 18(note)
17-4742 Ch. 11(note)
17-4751 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 2,
§ 5
17-4754 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 2
App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 2,
§ 1
17-4756 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 2,
§ 2
21-3101:4621 25-191
21-3713 1-9
21-4009 et seq. 30.5-3
21-4010 ch. 30.5
21-4013 ch. 30.5
21-3739 3-3
21-4102 25-85
21-4106 Ch. 24(note)
21-4107 Ch. 24(note)
Ch. 25 Ch. 12(note)
Ch. 27, Art. 3 4-16
4-18
27-315 Ch. 4,
Art. II(note)
Ch. 31 Ch. 14(note)
31-157 25-151(c)(5)
Ch. 35 38-58
35-107 1-14
36-501 5-116(7),
5-118, 13-2
5-140(13)a., b.
38-1501 et. seq. 21-19
38-1502(a) 21-19
38-1527 21-19
38-1542 25-63(a)(3)
25-97(a)(4)
38-1543 25-63(a)(3)
25-97(a)(4)
38-1563 25-97(a)(4)
Ch. 40, Art. 17 14-22, 14-23
40-1701 Ch. 14,
Art. II(note)
40-2305 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 17,
§ 3
40-2404 8-506
40-3901 et seq. 8-500
Ch. 41 Ch. 5(note)
Ch. 41, Arts. 1--11 5-16(4)
5-23
5-36
41-102 5-16
41-104 5-17
41-105 5-17
41-301 Ch. 5, Art. II,
Div. 2(note)
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Ch. 5, Art. II,
Div. 3(note)
K.S.A. Section this Code
41-310 5-38
41-407 5-17(a)(1)
5-23
41-501 5-16(8)
41-712 5-18
41-713 5-19
5-20
41-715 5-124
41-718 5-22
41-719 5-24
App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 14
App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 14,
§ 1
41-803 5-26
5-119(a)(1), (3), (4)
41-804 5-23
41-805 5-120
41-1103 5-17(a)(1)
Ch. 41, Art. 26 5-16(12)
5-17(a)(7)
5-26
5-146(2)
41-2601 Ch. 5,
Art. IV(note)
5-116--5-118
41-2601(i) 42-657.1
41-2602 5-119
41-2603 5-119
41-2604 5-120
41-2610 5-121
5-146(5)
41-2611 5-146
41-2612 5-144
41-2613 5-122
41-2614 5-123
41-2615 5-124
41-2619 5-125
41-2620 5-136
41-2622 5-139
41-2623 5-140
41-2627 5-142
Ch. 41, Art. 27 5-102(2)
41-2701 Ch. 5,
Art. III(note)
5-66
41-2702 Ch. 5, Art. III,
Div. 2(note)
5-92, 5-93
App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 10
App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 10,
§ 1
41-2703 5-94
5-96
41-2704 5-67
5-69--5-72
41-2706 5-81(b)(2)
K.S.A. Section this Code
41-2708 5-102--5-104
Ch. 44, Art. 10 5-146(8)
44-1001 Ch. 13(note)
44-1019(f)(1) 13-85(c), 13-107
45-205:214 2-170
45-218 App. B, Art. IV,
§ 3(d)
45-221(12), (18) App. B,
Art. IV, § 3(d)
Ch. 48 Ch. 10(note)
48-904 Ch. 10(note)
48-929 10-17
50-619 Ch. 33,
Art. III(note)
50-623 et seq. 28-13(8)
50-640 28-13(9)
Ch. 55 Ch. 26(note)
Ch. 58, Art. 10 32-1
58-2001 36-92(a)(7)
58-2011 25-99(6)
60-1607 25-63(a)(3)
25-97(a)(4)
60-3105 25-63(a)(1)
60-3106 25-63(a)(1)
25-97(a)(4)
60-3107 25-63(a)(1)
25-97(a)(4)
60-3107(a)(1), (2) 25-63(a), (b)
60-3405(c) 34-91
Ch. 65 Ch. 17(note)
Ch. 65, Art. 6 Ch. 16(note)
65-205 Ch. 17,
Art. II(note)
65-170(c) 41-221
68-2231 Ch. 3(note)
Ch. 8, Art. XI(note)
74-4920 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 17,
§ 3
74-4967 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 17,
§ 3
75-1120(a) App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 20
75-1211 Ch. 22(note)
75-1226--75-1232 22-17(a)
42-226(12)
77-201 1-2
78-111 2-66
Ch. 79, Art. 50 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 17,
§ 3
79-340 42-221(3)d.
79-1951 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 1
App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 3
App. A,
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Chart. Ord. No. 9
79-3321(m), (n) 25-181(a)(5)
K.S.A. Section this Code
79-3608 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 19,
§ 1
79-3837 5-81(f)
5-81(g)(2)
79-5001--79-5016 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 17,
§ 2
79-5011 App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 16
App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 17
App. A,
Chart. Ord. No. 17,
§ 1
80-1502 14-1(a)
K.A.R. Section this Code
28-1-6 6-47
28-16-28b--f 41-153
28-16-94 41-221
28-36-20--28-36-29 16-13
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