• CODE OF THE CITY OF ABILENE, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 3319
    • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
    • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
    • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • CHAPTER I. ADMINISTRATION
    • Article 1. Governing Body
      • 1-101. Governing body; nomination and election.
      • 1-102. Powers generally.
      • 1-103. Titles.
      • 1-104. Mayor; Vice Mayor.
      • 1-105. Meetings.
      • 1-106. City manager.
      • 1-107. Departments.
      • 1-108. Non-interference.
      • 1-109. Governing body compensation.
      • 1-110. Code of procedure.
    • Article 2. City Manager
      • 1-201. Powers and term.
      • 1-202. Qualifications.
      • 1-203. Salary and bond.
      • 1-204. Duties.
      • 1-205. Countersigns warrants.
    • Article 3. General Administration
      • 1-301. Departments.
      • 1-302. Departmental divisions.
      • 1-303. Salary classification.
      • 1-304. Personnel policy.
      • 1-305. Investments.
      • 1-306. Interest.
      • 1-307. Employee benefits contribution fund.
      • 1-308. Conflict of interest.
      • 1-309. Code of ethics.
      • 1-310. License fees, permit fees and other user related fees.
    • Article 4. Department Of Administration
      • 1-401. Department of administration.
      • 1-402. Cash basis act.
      • 1-403. Budget law.
    • Article 5. Department Of Public Works
      • 1-501. Department of public works.
      • 1-502. Streets division.
      • 1-503. Utilities division.
    • Article 6. Department Of Police
      • 1-601. Police department.
      • 1-602. Police duties.
    • Article 7. Department Of Fire
      • 1-701. Fire department.
      • 1-702. Fire duties.
    • Article 8. Department Of Law
      • 1-801. City attorney.
      • 1-802. Qualifications.
      • 1-803. City prosecutor.
      • 1-804. Municipal judge.
      • 1-805. Municipal court.
      • 1-806. Municipal court clerk.
    • Article 9. Boards And Committees
      • 1-901. Guidelines for operations.
      • 1-902. Relationship of appointive boards, city commission and city staff.
      • 1-903. Airport advisory committee.
      • 1-904. Building standards board.
      • 1-905. Convention and visitors bureau.
      • 1-906. Economic development council.
      • 1-907. Board of health.
      • 1-908. Heritage commission.
      • 1-909. Library board.
      • 1-910. Planning commission.
      • 1-911. Tree board.
      • 1-912. Board of zoning appeals.
      • 1-913. Kids council.
      • 1-914. Sister city committee.
      • 1-915. Public building commission.
    • Article 10. Oaths, Bonds, And Seal
      • 1-1001. Oath of office.
      • 1-1002. Bond of commissioners.
      • 1-1003. Bonds of officers and employees.
      • 1-1004. City seal.
    • Article 11. General Provisions
      • 1-1101. Code designated.
      • 1-1102. Definitions.
      • 1-1103. Existing ordinances.
      • 1-1104. Effect of repeal.
      • 1-1105. Captions of sections.
      • 1-1106. Parenthetical and reference matters.
      • 1-1107. Amendments and repeal.
      • 1-1108. City records.
      • 1-1109. Altering code.
      • 1-1110. Scope of application.
      • 1-1111. General penalty.
      • 1-1112. Severability.
      • 1-1113. Costs of collection for debts owed to city.
    • Article 12. Emergency Operations
      • 1-1201. Emergency operations plan established.
      • 1-1202. Emergency management officer.
      • 1-1203. State of local disaster.
      • 1-1204. Assistance request.
      • 1-1205. Public responsibility.
      • 1-1206. Use of property.
      • 1-1207. Powers and immunities of emergency personnel.
      • 1-1208. Curfew.
      • 1-1209. Powers of mayor and city manager.
      • 1-1210. Dangerous structures.
      • 1-1211. Minor disasters.
      • 1-1212. Emergency operations plan.
      • 1-1213. Agreements with county.
      • 1-1214. Agreements with state.
      • 1-1215. Extraterritorial assistance.
      • 1-1216. Acceptance of support.
      • 1-1217. Liability.
      • 1-1218. Vacancies.
      • 1-1219. Judicial vacancies.
      • 1-1220. Emergency location of government.
      • 1-1221. Violation and penalties.
    • Article 13. Open Records
      • 1-1301. Policy.
      • 1-1302. Record custodians.
      • 1-1303. Local freedom of information officer.
      • 1-1304. Public request for access.
      • 1-1305. Facilities for public inspection.
      • 1-1306. Procedures for inspection.
      • 1-1307. Appointment of official custodians.
      • 1-1308. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
      • 1-1309. Designation of additional record custodians.
      • 1-1310. Requests to be directed to custodians.
      • 1-1311. Fee administration.
      • 1-1312. Inspection fee.
      • 1-1313. Copying fee.
      • 1-1314. Mailing fee.
      • 1-1315. Prepayment of fees.
      • 1-1316. Payment.
    • Article 14. Revenue, Budgeting, Finance And Community Development
      • 1-1401. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
      • 1-1402. Municipal equipment reserve fund.
      • 1-1403. Capital improvements fund.
      • 1-1404. Sewer system equipment reserve fund.
      • 1-1405. Water system equipment reserve fund.
      • 1-1406. City sales tax; 0.5% for general purposes.
      • 1-1407. Reserved.
      • 1-1408. City sales tax; 0.25% for local street improvement program expiring after 10 years.
  • CHAPTER II. BUILDING AND PROPERTY REGULATION
    • Article 1. Zoning Code
      • 2-101. Zoning code incorporated by reference.
      • 2-102. Zoning map incorporated by reference.
      • 2-103. Penalty.
      • 2-104. Validity.
    • Article 2. Building Code
      • 2-201. Standard building codes incorporated by reference.
      • 2-201A. Amendments to the International Building Code.
      • 2-201B. Amendments to the International Residential Code.
      • 2-201C. Amendments to the International Existing Building Code.
      • 2-201D. Amendments to the International Plumbing Code.
      • 2-201E. Amendments to the International Mechanical Code.
      • 2-201F. Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code.
      • 2-201G. Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code.
      • 2-201H. Amendments to the National Electric Code.
      • 2-202. Appeals.
      • 2-203. Community development inspector.
      • 2-204. Permits required.
      • 2-205. Application.
      • 2-206. Qualifications.
      • 2-207. Issuance.
      • 2-208. Completion and notice to inspect.
      • 2-209. Inspection.
      • 2-210. Notice to modify or renew.
      • 2-211. Condemnation.
      • 2-212. Liability.
      • 2-213. Water conservation.
      • 2-214. Permissive use.
      • 2-215. Revocation of permissive use.
      • 2-216. Basis for revocation.
      • 2-217. Penalty.
      • 2-218. Validity.
    • Article 3. Fire Code
      • 2-301. Standard code incorporated by reference.
      • 2-301A. Amendments to the International Fire Code.
      • 2-302. Enforcement.
      • 2-303. Appeal.
      • 2-304. Penalty.
      • 2-305. Validity.
    • Article 4. Numbering Buildings
      • 2-401. Requirement.
      • 2-402. System.
      • 2-403. Exceptions.
      • 2-404. Size and place of numbers.
      • 2-405. Penalty.
    • Article 5. Building Relocation
      • 2-501. Permit.
      • 2-502. Application.
      • 2-503. Notification.
      • 2-504. Duty of owner of poles or wires.
      • 2-505. Unlawful acts.
      • 2-506. Route and supervision.
      • 2-507. Duty of mover.
      • 2-508. Condition.
      • 2-509. Bond for repair.
      • 2-510. Completion bond.
      • 2-511. Appeal.
      • 2-512. Indemnification.
      • 2-513. Penalty.
    • Article 6. Building Demolition
      • 2-601. Permit.
      • 2-602. Permit applications.
      • 2-603. Bond.
      • 2-604. Requirements.
      • 2-605. Public safety.
      • 2-606. Failure to complete work.
    • Article 7. Insurance Proceeds Funds
      • 2-701. Scope and application.
      • 2-702. Lien created.
      • 2-703. Same; encumbrances.
      • 2-704. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 2-705. Procedure.
      • 2-706. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 2-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 2-708. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 2-709. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 2-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 2-711. Insurers; liability.
    • Article 8. Establishing Limits Of Districts In Which The Use Of LP Gas Is Restricted
      • 2-801. Unlawful use or storage of LP gas containers.
      • 2-802. Code compliance.
      • 2-803. Temporary use permitted.
      • 2-804. Size restriction.
      • 2-805. Definitions.
      • 2-806. Appeal.
    • Article 9. LP Gas Limits And Restrictions.
      • 2-901. Unlawful use or storage of LP Gas Containers.
      • 2-902. Code compliance.
      • 2-903. Temporary use permitted.
      • 2-904. Size restriction.
      • 2-905. Definitions.
      • 2-906. Appeal.
  • CHAPTER III. BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND LICENSES
    • Article 1. Cereal Malt Beverages
      • 3-101. Definitions.
      • 3-102. On-premises license.
      • 3-103. Off-premises license.
      • 3-104. Exclusivity.
      • 3-105. License fees.
      • 3-106. Application.
      • 3-107. Procedure.
      • 3-108. Investigation.
      • 3-109. License disqualification.
      • 3-110. Determination.
      • 3-111. Business regulations.
      • 3-112. Sanitary conditions.
      • 3-113. Minors on premises.
      • 3-114. Change of location.
      • 3-115. Suspension.
      • 3-116. Revocation.
      • 3-117. Appeal.
      • 3-118. Wholesalers and distributors.
      • 3-119. Penalties.
      • 3-120. Special events permit.
      • 3-121. License fees.
      • 3-122. Same; permit application.
      • 3-123. Same; notice.
      • 3-124. Special event permit regulations.
      • 3-125. License fees.
    • Article 2. Alcoholic Liquor - General
      • 3-201. Definitions.
      • 3-202. Minors on premises.
      • 3-203. Penalty.
    • Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor - Caterers
      • 3-301. Temporary permit.
      • 3-302. Permit fee.
      • 3-303. Application.
      • 3-304. Notice.
      • 3-305. Permit regulations.
      • 3-306. Penalty.
    • Article 4. Alcoholic Liquor - Clubs
      • 3-401. License.
      • 3-402. Permit fee.
      • 3-403. Application.
      • 3-404. Business regulations.
      • 3-405. Penalty.
    • Article 5. Alcoholic Liquor - Drinking Establishments
      • 3-501. License.
      • 3-502. License fee.
      • 3-503. Application.
      • 3-504. Business regulations.
      • 3-505. Penalty.
    • Article 6. Alcoholic Liquor - Retailers
      • 3-601. License.
      • 3-602. License fees.
      • 3-603. Application.
      • 3-604. Business regulations.
      • 3-605. Penalty.
    • Article 7. Alcoholic Liquor - Temporary Permits
      • 3-701. Permit.
      • 3-702. Permit fee.
      • 3-703. Application.
      • 3-704. Notice.
      • 3-705. Permit regulations.
      • 3-706. Penalty.
    • Article 8. Solicitors
      • 3-801. Definition.
      • 3-801a. Public purpose.
      • 3-801b. Definitions.
      • 3-802. Permit or license.
      • 3-803. Application.
      • 3-804. Investigation fee.
      • 3-805. Investigation.
      • 3-806. Violation.
      • 3-807. Penalty.
      • 3-808. Reserved.
      • 3-809. Operating regulations for peddlers and solicitors, except for ice cream vendors.
      • 3-810. Ice cream vendors.
      • 3-811. Mobile Food Vendors.
    • Article 9. Transient Merchants
      • 3-901. Definitions.
      • 3-902. Exemptions.
      • 3-903. License.
      • 3-904. Issuance.
      • 3-905. Forms.
      • 3-906. Violation.
      • 3-907. Penalty.
    • Article 10. Taxicabs
      • 3-1001. Definition.
      • 3-1002. License.
      • 3-1003. License fee.
      • 3-1004. Application.
      • 3-1005. Investigation.
      • 3-1006. Transfer.
      • 3-1007. Revocation and suspension.
      • 3-1008. Insurance.
      • 3-1009. Business regulations.
      • 3-1010. Certificate of identification.
      • 3-1011. Application.
      • 3-1012. Application fee.
      • 3-1013. Issuance of certificate.
      • 3-1014. Expiration and renewal.
      • 3-1015. Display.
      • 3-1016. Qualifications.
      • 3-1017. Penalty.
    • Article 11. Solid Waste Collectors
      • 3-1101. Definitions.
      • 3-1102. License required.
      • 3-1103. Application.
      • 3-1104. Fee.
      • 3-1105. Number to be displayed.
      • 3-1106. Closed vehicle.
      • 3-1107. Rules and regulations.
      • 3-1108. Failure to secure license.
      • 3-1109. Penalty.
    • Article 12. Tree Services
      • 3-1201. Registration.
      • 3-1202. Term.
      • 3-1203. Penalties.
      • 3-1204. Revocation.
    • Article 13. Electricians
      • 3-1301. License.
      • 3-1302. Examination and certification.
      • 3-1303. Fee.
      • 3-1304. Insurance.
      • 3-1305. Penalty.
    • Article 14. Plumbers
      • 3-1401. License.
      • 3-1402. Examination and certification.
      • 3-1403. Fee.
      • 3-1404. Insurance.
      • 3-1405. Penalty.
    • Article 15. Mechanical Contractors And Gas Fitters
      • 3-1501. License.
      • 3-1502. Examination and certification.
      • 3-1503. Fee.
      • 3-1504. Insurance.
      • 3-1505. Gas fitter.
      • 3-1506. Fee.
      • 3-1507. Insurance.
      • 3-1508. Penalty.
    • Article 16. Adult Oriented Business License
      • 3-1601. Definitions.
      • 3-1602. License required; exception.
      • 3-1603. License fees.
      • 3-1604. Procedure.
      • 3-1605. License disqualification.
      • 3-1606. Determination.
      • 3-1607. Business regulations.
      • 3-1608. Minors on premises.
      • 3-1609. Penalty.
      • 3-1610. Additional licenses.
    • Article 17. Pawnbrokers and Precious Metal Dealers
      • 3-1701. Definitions.
      • 3-1702. Licensure; application; fee.
      • 3-1703. Qualifications.
      • 3-1704. Transfer of stock by stockholder of corporate licensee; effect.
      • 3-1705. Contents of license; display; license for each place of business.
      • 3-1706. Change in location of place of business; notice; duplicate license; restrictions.
      • 3-1707. Examination of books, accounts, records.
      • 3-1708. Suspension or revocation of license; notice and hearing.
      • 3-1709. Report of property pledged or purchased; required holding period for precious metal purchased; report not open to public inspection.
      • 3-1710. Record of transactions.
      • 3-1711. Minors; prohibited transactions.
      • 3-1712. Periodic inspections to determine compliance.
      • 3-1713. Transactions in precious metals, requirements; refusal to redeliver stolen property to owner, effect.
  • CHAPTER IV. CIVIL OFFENSES
    • Article 1. Animal Control
      • 4-101. Definitions.
      • 4-102. Enforcement.
      • 4-103. Capture of animals.
      • 4-104. Right of entry.
      • 4-105. Impoundment.
      • 4-106. Cruelty to animals.
      • 4-107. Prohibited animal activities.
      • 4-108. Noisy animals.
      • 4-109. Animal confines.
      • 4-110. Inspection.
      • 4-111. Death of animals.
      • 4-112. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
      • 4-113. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
      • 4-114. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
      • 4-115. Emergency proclamation.
      • 4-116. Vicious animals.
      • 4-117. Prohibited animals.
      • 4-118. Reckless Animal Owner.
      • 4-119. Impoundment.
      • 4-120. Procedure upon impoundment.
      • 4-121. Release from impoundment.
      • 4-122. Penalty.
      • 4-123. Exception; miniature pigs.
      • 4-124. Exception; chickens.
    • Article 2. Dogs
      • 4-201. Registration.
      • 4-202. Vaccination.
      • 4-203. Evidence of neutering or spaying.
      • 4-204. Registration fee.
      • 4-205. Dog tags.
      • 4-206. Visiting dogs.
      • 4-207. Running at large.
      • 4-208. Impoundment.
      • 4-209. Procedure upon impoundment.
      • 4-210. Release from impoundment.
      • 4-211. Kennels.
      • 4-212. Kennel licenses.
      • 4-213. Kennel inspection.
      • 4-214. License revocation.
      • 4-215. Confinement of dogs in heat.
      • 4-216. Penalty.
    • Article 3. Nuisances
      • 4-301. Definition.
      • 4-302. Right of entry.
      • 4-303. Unlawful acts.
      • 4-304. Notice of violation.
      • 4-305. Order of abatement.
      • 4-306. Request for hearing.
      • 4-307. Form.
      • 4-308. Service of notice and order.
      • 4-309. Abatement by city; assessment and collection of costs.
      • 4-310. Hearing.
      • 4-311. Penalty.
      • 4-312. Additional remedies.
    • Article 4. Dangerous Structures
      • 4-401. Dangerous structures.
    • Article 5. Abandoned And Inoperable Motor Vehicles
      • 4-501. Removal of abandoned motor vehicles.
      • 4-502. Definition of inoperable motor vehicle.
      • 4-503. Unlawful possession of inoperable motor vehicle.
      • 4-504. Right of entry.
      • 4-505. Temporarily disabled vehicles.
      • 4-506. Screening.
      • 4-507. Demolition derby vehicles.
      • 4-508. Presumptions.
      • 4-509. Nuisance and abatement.
      • 4-510. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • Article 6. Weeds
      • 4-601. Weeds to be removed.
      • 4-602. Definitions.
      • 4-603. Notice to remove.
      • 4-604. Order of abatement.
      • 4-605. Request for hearing.
      • 4-606. Form.
      • 4-607. Service of notice and order.
      • 4-608. Abatement by city; assessment and collection of costs.
      • 4-609. Right of entry.
      • 4-610. Unlawful interference.
      • 4-611. Noxious weeds.
      • 4-612. Definition of noxious weeds.
      • 4-613. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • Article 7. Solid Waste
      • 4-701. Definitions.
      • 4-702. Collection.
      • 4-703. Duty of owner and occupant.
      • 4-704. Containers.
      • 4-705. Bulk containers.
      • 4-706. Heavy, bulky waste.
      • 4-707. Hazardous materials.
      • 4-708. Prohibited practices.
      • 4-709. Objectionable waste.
      • 4-710. Unauthorized disposal.
      • 4-711. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER V. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • Article 1. Uniform Public Offense Code
      • 5-101. Incorporating Uniform Public Offense Code with amendments.
    • Article 2. Alcohol-Related Offenses
      • 5-201. Public consumption.
      • 5-202. Consumption on city property.
      • 5-203. Transportation of open container.
      • 5-204. Sale to minor.
      • 5-205. Purchase or possession by minor.
    • Article 3. Miscellaneous Offenses
      • 5-301. Unlawful posting.
      • 5-302. Blocking crossings.
      • 5-303. Curfew.
      • 5-304. Possession of marijuana.
      • 5-305. Possession, seizure, and forfeiture of drug paraphernalia.
      • 5-306. Disturbing the peace.
      • 5-307. Public indecency.
      • 5-308. Invasion of privacy.
      • 5-309. Indecent writing.
      • 5-310. Failure to appear and comply.
      • 5-311. Sale of fireworks.
      • 5-312. Possession and discharge of fireworks.
      • 5-313. Fireworks; penalties.
      • 5-314. Littering.
    • Article 4. Traffic Regulations
      • 5-401. Incorporating Standard Traffic Ordinance.
      • 5-402. Careless driving.
      • 5-403. Traffic regulations.
      • 5-404. Traffic-control devices.
      • 5-405. Emergency snow routes.
      • 5-406. Declaration of emergency.
      • 5-407. Notice of traffic emergency.
      • 5-408. Removal of parked vehicles.
      • 5-409. Removal of vehicles in central business district.
      • 5-410. Heavy trucks.
      • 5-411. Same; exceptions.
      • 5-412. Truck parking.
      • 5-413. Hazardous materials.
      • 5-414. Semi-trailer; parking.
      • 5-415. Work-site utility vehicles and micro utility trucks.
    • Article 5. Impoundment Of Vehicles
      • 5-501. Impoundment of vehicles.
      • 5-502. Pre-tow notice.
      • 5-503. Notice of impoundment.
      • 5-504. Release to owner or lienholder.
      • 5-505. Disposition of vehicle.
    • Article 6. Hazardous Materials
      • 5-601. Hazardous material defined.
      • 5-602. Transportation of hazardous materials.
      • 5-603. Exceptions.
      • 5-604. Penalty.
    • Article 7. Emergency Environmental Response
      • 5-701. Definitions.
      • 5-702. Purpose.
      • 5-703. Liability.
      • 5-704. Recovery of expense.
    • Article 8. Parking Regulations
      • 5-801. Overtime parking prohibited.
      • 5-802. Marking of vehicles in areas where parking time is limited.
      • 5-803. Violations.
    • Article 9. Private Towing Regulations
      • 5-901. Purpose and intent.
      • 5-902. Definitions.
      • 5-903. Notification to police department of towing from private property.
      • 5-904. Access to personal property.
      • 5-905. Maximum fees for towing and storage services.
      • 5-906. Inapplicable to law enforcement.
  • CHAPTER VI. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • Article 1. Buildings
      • 6-101. Auditorium.
      • 6-102. Bandshell.
      • 6-103. City hall.
      • 6-104. Civic center.
      • 6-105. Municipal pool.
      • 6-106. Police department.
      • 6-107. Fire department.
      • 6-108. Senior center.
      • 6-109. Community center.
      • 6-110. Public works.
      • 6-111. Recycling center.
      • 6-112. Water treatment plant.
      • 6-113. Wastewater treatment plant.
      • 6-114. Public library.
    • Article 2. Parks
      • 6-201. Use.
      • 6-202. Hours.
      • 6-203. Written approval.
      • 6-204. Fair week.
      • 6-205. Penalty.
    • Article 3. Sidewalks
      • 6-301. Sidewalk grade.
      • 6-302. Specifications.
      • 6-303. Petition.
      • 6-304. Resolution.
      • 6-305. Condemnation and reconstruction.
      • 6-306. Procedure.
      • 6-307. Request.
      • 6-308. Repairs.
      • 6-309. Bonds.
      • 6-310. Snow removal.
      • 6-311. Removal by city.
      • 6-312. Penalty.
    • Article 4. Streets And Alleys
      • 6-401. Definitions.
      • 6-402. Opening and improving.
      • 6-403. Vacating.
      • 6-404. Lighting.
      • 6-405. Duties during improvement or repair.
      • 6-406. Excavation permit.
      • 6-407. Bond.
      • 6-408. Backfill and replacement of pavement.
      • 6-409. Designation of main trafficway streets.
      • 6-410. Temporary street closures.
    • Article 5. Rights-Of-Way
      • 6-501. Definitions.
      • 6-502. Driveway permit.
      • 6-503. Construction standards.
      • 6-504. Variances.
      • 6-505. Prohibited practice.
      • 6-506. Culverts.
      • 6-507. Costs.
      • 6-508. Construction.
      • 6-509. Grade.
      • 6-510. Statutory authority.
      • 6-511. Encroachment.
      • 6-512. Overhang encroachment removal; exceptions.
      • 6-513. Ground-supported encroachment removal; exceptions.
      • 6-514. Leasing prohibited.
      • 6-515. Obstructing sidewalks prohibited.
      • 6-516. Removal notice.
      • 6-517. Penalty provision.
      • 6-518. Rules for right-of-way management and use.
    • Article 6. Railroad Crossings
      • 6-601. Railroad yards.
      • 6-602. Crossing improvement.
      • 6-603. Obstruction.
      • 6-604. Exemption of railroad employees.
    • Article 7. Trees
      • 6-701. City forester.
      • 6-702. Standards and specifications.
      • 6-703. Permit.
      • 6-704. Duties of adjoining property owners.
      • 6-705. Pruning.
      • 6-706. Obstruction.
      • 6-707. Violations.
      • 6-708. Rights of city.
      • 6-709. Prohibited species.
      • 6-710. Removal of hazardous trees.
      • 6-711. Control of disease or infestation.
      • 6-712. Notice.
      • 6-713. Appeals.
      • 6-714. Compliance.
      • 6-715. Penalties.
      • 6-716. Costs.
      • 6-717. Assessment.
      • 6-718. Costs in addition to penalties.
      • 6-719. Registration.
    • Article 8. Land Bank
      • 6-801. Authority and governance.
      • 6-802. Governing law.
      • 6-803. Officers and meetings.
      • 6-804. Board indemnification.
      • 6-805. Powers of the board.
      • 6-806. Transfer of property to the land bank.
      • 6-807. Land bank property administration.
      • 6-808. Land bank property disposition.
      • 6-809. Taxes and assessments.
      • 6-810. Use of proceeds from sale of land bank property.
      • 6-811. Neighborhood advisory committees.
  • CHAPTER VII. PUBLIC UTILITIES
    • Article 1. General Administration
      • 7-101. Combined administration.
      • 7-102. Application.
      • 7-103. Application fee.
      • 7-104. Transfer fee.
      • 7-105. Payment.
      • 7-106. Disconnection.
      • 7-107. Appeal.
      • 7-108. Reconnection.
    • Article 2. Sewer Utility
      • 7-201. Definitions.
      • 7-202. Required connection.
      • 7-203. Connection permit.
      • 7-204. Application.
      • 7-205. Costs.
      • 7-206. Separate connection.
      • 7-207. Existing connection.
      • 7-208. Construction .
      • 7-209. Elevation.
      • 7-210. Installation.
      • 7-211. Inspection.
      • 7-212. Excavation.
      • 7-213. Prohibited connections.
    • Article 3. Sewer Discharge Regulation
      • 7-301. Prohibited discharge.
      • 7-302. Regulated discharge.
      • 7-303. Permitted actions.
      • 7-304. Interceptors.
      • 7-305. Maintenance.
      • 7-306. Access.
      • 7-307. Testing.
      • 7-308. Pretreatment standards.
      • 7-309. Inspection.
      • 7-310. Liability.
      • 7-311. Right of entry.
      • 7-312. Storm water.
    • Article 4. Extraterritorial Connections
      • 7-401. Extraterritorial connection.
      • 7-402. Application.
      • 7-403. Connection fee.
    • Article 5. Sewer Rates And Cost Recovery
      • 7-501. Rate basis.
      • 7-502. Initial rate basis.
      • 7-503. Alternate rate basis.
      • 7-504. Multiple meters.
      • 7-505. Leak adjustment.
      • 7-506. Partial service adjustment.
      • 7-507. Sewer rates
      • 7-508. Rate review.
      • 7-509. Billing.
      • 7-510. Surcharge.
      • 7-511. Characteristics report.
      • 7-512. Cost recovery.
    • Article 6. Private Sewer Systems
      • 7-601. Private systems.
      • 7-602. Permit.
      • 7-603. Installation and inspection.
      • 7-604. Requirements.
      • 7-605. Operation.
      • 7-606. Subsequent connection.
      • 7-607. Private sewer lines right-of-way use.
    • Article 7. Solid Waste Recycling Utility
      • 7-701. Separate utility.
      • 7-702. Administration.
      • 7-703. Recycling fee.
    • Article 8. Water Utility
      • 7-801. Connections.
      • 7-802. Connection fees.
      • 7-803. Replacement of connections.
      • 7-804. Installation.
      • 7-805. Testing.
      • 7-806. Repair.
      • 7-807. Right of entry.
      • 7-808. Leaks.
      • 7-809. Shut-off valves.
      • 7-810. Tampering.
    • Article 9. Water Rates
      • 7-901. Residential rates.
      • 7-902. Commercial rates.
      • 7-903. Ban on outside watering.
      • 7-904. Tank rates.
      • 7-905. Contract rates.
    • Article 10. Water Conservation
      • 7-1001. Purpose.
      • 7-1002. Definitions.
      • 7-1003. Water conservation program.
      • 7-1004. Voluntary conservation measures.
      • 7-1005. Mandatory conservation measures.
      • 7-1006. Emergency water rates.
      • 7-1007. Regulations.
      • 7-1008. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
      • 7-1009. Reconnection fee.
      • 7-1010. Municipal offense.
      • 7-1011. Emergency termination.
      • 7–1012. Severability.
    • Article 11. Water System Cross Connection
      • 7-1101. Purpose.
      • 7-1102. Responsibility for program.
      • 7-1103. Definitions.
      • 7-1103. General requirement.
      • 7-1104. Cross connections prohibited.
      • 7-1105. Public water supply interconnection.
      • 7-1106. Individual water supplies.
      • 7-1107. Boilers.
      • 7-1108. Refrigeration unit condensers and cooling jackets.
      • 7-1109. Protective devices required.
      • 7-1110. Installation.
      • 7-1111. Connections without back pressure.
      • 7-1112. Reduced pressure devices.
      • 7-1113. Barometric loop.
      • 7-1114. Dual check valves.
      • 7-1115. Vacuum breakers.
      • 7-1116. Maintenance and repair.
      • 7-1117. Inspection.
      • 7-1118. Program implementation.
      • 7-1119. Penalty.
    • Article 12. Storm Water Utility
      • 7-1201. Definitions.
      • 7-1202. Creation of storm water utility.
      • 7-1203. Program responsibility.
      • 7-1204. Operating budget.
      • 7-1205. Drainage unit assessment.
      • 7-1206. Appeal procedure.
      • 7-1207. Fee schedule established.
      • 7-1208. Storm water utility fee collection.
      • 7-1209. Storm water utility fund.
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • Charter Ordinance No. 1
    • Charter Ordinance No. 2
    • Charter Ordinance No. 3
    • Charter Ordinance No. 4
    • Charter Ordinance No. 5
    • Charter Ordinance No. 6
    • Charter Ordinance No. 7
    • Charter Ordinance No. 8
    • Charter Ordinance No. 9
    • Charter Ordinance No. 10
    • Charter Ordinance No. 11
    • Charter Ordinance No. 12
    • Charter Ordinance No. 13
    • Charter Ordinance No. 14
    • Charter Ordinance No. 15
    • Charter Ordinance No. 16
    • Charter Ordinance No. 17
    • Charter Ordinance No. 18
    • Charter Ordinance No. 19
    • Charter Ordinance No. 20
    • Charter Ordinance No. 21
    • Charter Ordinance No. 22
    • Charter Ordinance No. 23
    • Charter Ordinance No. 24
    • Charter Ordinance No. 25
    • Charter Ordinance No. 26
    • Charter Ordinance No. 27
    • Charter Ordinance No. 28
    • Charter Ordinance No. 29
    • Charter Ordinance No. 30
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • Ord. 3100 (Telecom)
    • Ord. 3168 (Electric)
    • Ord. 3181 (Gas)
    • Ord. 3186 (Cable)
    • Ord. 3286 (Electric)
    • Ord. 3293 (Electric)
    • Ord. 3298 (Telecom)
  • APPENDIX C – ZONING REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. TITLE AND PURPOSE
      • SECTION 1-1 TITLE
      • SECTION 1-2 PURPOSE AND INTENT
      • SECTION 1-3 CONSISTENCY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
      • SECTION 1-4 JURISDICTION
      • SECTION 1-5 AUTHORITY
      • SECTION 1-6 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
      • SECTION 1-7 OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP
      • SECTION 1-8 CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
      • SECTION 1-9 TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
      • SECTION 1-10 SEVERABILITY
      • SECTION 1-11 ACTIVITIES GOVERNED BY THESE REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 2. RULES, INTERPRETATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 2-1 RULES AND INTERPRETATIONS
      • SECTION 2-2 SEPARABILITY
      • SECTION 2-3 DEFINITIONS
    • ARTICLE 3. DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES
      • SECTION 3-1 DISTRICT CLASSIFICATIONS
      • SECTION 3-2 ZONING DISTRICT MAPS
      • SECTION 3-3 ANNEXATION
      • SECTION 3-4 RULES WHERE UNCERTAINTY MAY ARISE
      • SECTION 3-5 VARIANCES AND EXCEPTIONS REQUIRED
      • SECTION 3-6 VIOLATIONS CONTINUE
    • ARTICLE 4. INTENT OF DISTRICTS
      • SECTION 4-1 “A” AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-2 “R-1” LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-3 “R-2” MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-4 “R-3” HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-5 “CS” COUNTRYSIDE DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-6 “MHS” MANUFACTURED HOUSING SUBDIVISION DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-7 “MHP” MANUFACTURED HOUSING PARK DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-8 “EH-O” ELDERLY HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-9 “HO-O” HOUSING OPPORTUNITY OVERLAY DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-10 “C-1” OFFICE AND SERVICE BUSINESS DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-11 “C-2” RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-12 “C-3” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-13 “C-4” CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-14 “I-1” LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-15 “I-2” HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-16 “P” PUBLIC USE DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-17 “MU” MIXED USE DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-18 “PUD” PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-19 “FP-O” FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-20 “AP-O” AIRPORT OVERLAY DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-21 “HC-O” HISTORIC CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-22 “GL-O” GATEWAY LANDSCAPING OVERLAY DISTRICT
    • ARTICLE 5. AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (A)
      • SECTION 5-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 5-2 PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 5-3 CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 5-4 HOME OCCUPATIONS
      • SECTION 5-5 ACCESSORY USES
      • SECTION 5-6 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 5-7 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 5-8 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 5-9 MINIMUM LOT SIZE
    • ARTICLE 6. RESIDENTIAL ZONED DISTRICTS (R-1 : R-3)
      • SECTION 6-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 6-2 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
      • SECTION 6-3 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 6-4 HOME OCCUPATIONS
      • SECTION 6-5 INTENSITY OF USE
      • SECTION 6-6 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 6-7 ACCESSORY USES
      • SECTION 6-8 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 6-9 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 6-10 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 6-11 REMOVAL AND RELOCATION OF MANUFACTURED HOMES
    • ARTICLE 7. COUNTRYSIDE DISTRICT (CS)
      • SECTION 7-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 7-2 PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 7-3 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 7-4 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 7-5 HEIGHT, AREA AND YARD
    • ARTICLE 8. PUBLIC USE DISTRICT (P)
      • SECTION 8-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 8-2 PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 8-3 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 8-4 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 8-5 HEIGHT, AREA AND YARD REGULATIONS 8-501.
    • ARTICLE 9. COMMERCIAL ZONED DISTRICTS (C-1:C-4)
      • SECTION 9-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 9-2 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
      • SECTION 9-3 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 9-4 INTENSITY OF USE
      • SECTION 9-5 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 9-6 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      • SECTION 9-7 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 9-8 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 9-9 OFF-STREET LOADING AND UNLOADING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 9-10 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 9-11 TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS
      • SECTION 9-12 ADULT ORIENTED BUSINESSES
    • ARTICLE 10. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (C-4)
      • SECTION 10-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 10-2 USE REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 10-3 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 10-4 HEIGHT, AREA AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 10-5 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 10-6 WINDOW REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 11. MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISION DISTRICT (MHS)
      • SECTION 11-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 11-2 PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 11-3 CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 11-4 INTENSITY OF USE
      • SECTION 11-5 HEIGHT REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 11-6 YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 11-7 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 11-8 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 11-9 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    • ARTICLE 12. ELDERLY HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT (EH-O)
      • SECTION 12-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 12-2 ELIGIBILITY
      • SECTION 12-3 USES
      • SECTION 12-4 MINIMUM SAFETY REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 12-5 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 12-6 HEIGHT, AREA AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 12-7 OTHER REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 13. MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT (MP)
      • SECTION 13-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 13-2 PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 13-3 CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 13-4 HOME OCCUPATIONS
      • SECTION 13-5 ACCESSORY USES
      • SECTION 13-6 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 13-7 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 13-8 APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
      • SECTION 13-9 FINAL PLAN
      • SECTION 13-10 DEVIATION FROM FINAL PLAN
      • SECTION 13-11 DISCONTINUANCE OF USE AS A MANUFACTURED HOME PARK
      • SECTION 13-12 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 13-13 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 13-14 VISIBLE LOT NUMBERS
    • ARTICLE 14. HOUSING OPPORTUNITY OVERLAY DISTRICT (HO-O)
      • SECTION 14-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 14-2 USES
      • SECTION 14-3 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 14-4 HEIGHT, AREA AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 14-5 ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES
    • ARTICLE 15. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS (I-1 and I-2)
      • SECTION 15-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 15-2 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 15-3 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      • SECTION 15-4 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 15-5 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 15-6 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 15-7 SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
    • ARTICLE 16. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (PUD-O) DISTRICT
      • SECTION 16-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 16-2 GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • SECTION 16-3 SPECIFIC STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS
      • SECTION 16-4 APPLICATION PROCESS
      • SECTION 16-5 PRELIMINARY PLAN
      • SECTION 16-6 FINAL PLAN
      • SECTION 16-7 RECORDING
    • ARTICLE 17. GATEWAY LANDSCAPING OVERLAY (GL-O) DISTRICT
      • SECTION 17-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 17-2 DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 17-3 APPLICABILITY
      • SECTION 17-4 GENERAL CONDITIONS
      • SECTION 17-5 PLANTING REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 17-6 PLANTING REQUIREMENTS WITHIN PARKING LOTS AND PARKING AREAS
      • SECTION 17-7 TIMING FOR ESTABLISHING LANDSCAPING
      • SECTION 17-8 MAINTENANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
    • ARTICLE 18. MIXED USE DISTRICT (MU) SECTION
      • SECTION 18-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 18-2 PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 18-3 CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 18-4 HOME OCCUPATIONS
      • SECTION 18-5 ACCESSORY USES
      • SECTION 18-6 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS; DESIGN STANDARDS
      • SECTION 18-7 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 18-8 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 18-9 MINIMUM DISTRICT SIZE
    • ARTICLE 19. WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS
      • SECTION 19-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 19-2 DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 19-3 DOMESTIC WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS
    • ARTICLE 20. SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS SECTION
      • SECTION 20-1 GENERAL
      • SECTION 20-2 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 20-3 NUMBER OF STRUCTURES ON A LOT
      • SECTION 20-4 CORNER VISIBILITY
      • SECTION 20-5 SCREENING FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL-ZONED PROPERTY
      • SECTION 20-6 TEMPORARY USES
      • SECTION 20-7 ACCESSORY USES
      • SECTION 20-8 ACCESSORY USES; ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
      • SECTION 20-9 FENCES
      • SECTION 20-10 RESIDENTIAL-DESIGN MANUFACTURED HOUSING STANDARDS
      • SECTION 20-11 BUILDING SETBACKS
      • SECTION 20-12 HOME OCCUPATIONS
      • SECTION 20-13 ANTENNA AND SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA
      • SECTION 20-14 CRITICAL DRAINAGE AREAS
    • ARTICLE 21. NONCONFORMITIES
      • SECTION 21-1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • SECTION 21-2 NONCONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD
      • SECTION 21-3 NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
      • SECTION 21-4 NONCONFORMING USES
      • SECTION 21-5 NONCONFORMING MANUFACTURED HOMES
    • ARTICLE 22. OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND UNLOADING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 22-1 PURPOSE
      • SECTION 22-2 GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • SECTION 22-3 LAYOUT AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 22-4 PERMIT REQUIRED
      • SECTION 22-5 REQUIRED PARKING SPACES
      • SECTION 22-6 EXCEPTIONS GRANTED BY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OR BY ADMINISTRATIVE EXCEPTIONS
      • SECTION 22-7 DESIGN STANDARDS
      • SECTION 22-8 LOADING AND UNLOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 22-9 DISTRICTS REQUIRING LOADING AND UNLOADING SPACE
    • ARTICLE 23. AIRPORT OVERLAY DISTRICT (AP-O)
      • SECTION 23-1 PURPOSE
      • SECTION 23-2 DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 23-3 AUTHORITY
      • SECTION 23-4 CONFLICT
      • SECTION 23-5 AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN
      • SECTION 23-6 HEIGHT LIMITATIONS
      • SECTION 23-7 USE LIMITATIONS
      • SECTION 23-8 NONCONFORMING USES
      • SECTION 23-9 PERMITS
      • SECTION 23-10 VARIANCES
      • SECTION 23-11 OBSTRUCTION MARKING AND LIGHTING
      • SECTION 23-12 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
    • ARTICLE 24. TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS
      • SECTION 24-1 TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS; PERMITS
      • SECTION 24-2 FENCING AND SCREENING
      • SECTION 24-3 SETBACKS AND LANDSCAPING
      • SECTION 24-4 SECURITY
      • SECTION 24-5 ACCESS
      • SECTION 24-6 MAINTENANCE
      • SECTION 24-7 DESIGN
      • SECTION 24-8 CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
      • SECTION 24-9 FILING REQUIREMENT
      • SECTION 24-10 REVOCATION OF PERMIT
      • SECTION 24-11 TRANSFER OF PERMIT
      • SECTION 24-12 ABANDONMENT OF TOWER
    • ARTICLE 25. PLANNING COMMISSION, BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AND ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCES
      • SECTION 25-1 PLANNING COMMISSION ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE
      • SECTION 25-2 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE
      • SECTION 25-3 APPEALS
      • SECTION 25-4 VARIANCES
      • SECTION 25-5 EXCEPTIONS
      • SECTION 25-6 DETERMINATIONS OF BOARD
      • SECTION 25-7 BOARD HEARINGS
      • SECTION 25-8 PERFORMANCE UPON GRANT OF VARIANCE OR EXCEPTION
      • SECTION 25-9 APPEALS FROM BOARD DECISIONS
      • SECTION 25-10 ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCES
      • SECTION 25-11 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR; POWERS AND DUTIES
    • ARTICLE 26. AMENDMENT PROCEDURES
      • SECTION 26-1 GENERAL AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURE
      • SECTION 26-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
      • SECTION 26-3 TABLE OF LESSER CHANGE
      • SECTION 26-4 FEES FOR REZONINGS AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    • ARTICLE 27. SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 27-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 27-2 DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 27-3 ADMINISTRATION
      • SECTION 27-4 GENERAL STANDARDS
      • SECTION 27-5 SIGNS PERMITTED IN ALL DISTRICTS
      • SECTION 27-6 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 27-7 PROHIBITED SIGNS
      • SECTION 27-8 SIGN MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 27-9 ABANDONED SIGNS
      • SECTION 27-10 NONCONFORMING SIGNS
    • ARTICLE 28. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
      • SECTION 28-1 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF FLOODPLAIN ZONING ORDINANCE
    • ARTICLE 29. HISTORIC CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT (HC-O)
      • SECTION 29-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 29-2 PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 29-3 DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 29-4 HERITAGE CONSERVATION SURVEY
      • SECTION 29-5 ABILENE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
      • SECTION 29-6 NOMINATION OF LANDMARKS
      • SECTION 29-7 CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATION
      • SECTION 29-8 PUBLIC HEARING AND DESIGNATION
      • SECTION 29-9 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
      • SECTION 29-10 CERTIFICATE OF ECONOMIC HARDSHIP
      • SECTION 29-11 PROPERTY OWNED BY PUBLIC AGENCIES
      • SECTION 29-12 EXCEPTIONS
      • SECTION 29-13 MINIMUM MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT
      • SECTION 29-14 HERITAGE COMMISSION
    • ARTICLE 30. ENFORCEMENT, VIOLATION AND PENALTY
      • SECTION 30-1 RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENFORCEMENT
      • SECTION 30-2 VIOLATIONS
      • SECTION 30-3 CONTINUING VIOLATIONS
      • SECTION 30-4 LIABILITY
      • SECTION 30-5 REMEDIES AND ENFORCEMENT POWERS
      • SECTION 30-6 CONTINUATION OF PREVIOUS ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
      • SECTION 30-7 REMEDIES CUMULATIVE
  • APPENDIX D – SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • Section 1-1. Title and Scope
      • Section 1-2. Purpose
      • Section 1-3. Applicability
      • Section 1-4. Authority
      • Section 1-5. Exemptions
      • Section 1-6. Definitions
      • Section 1-7. Duties
      • Section 1-8. Vesting of Development Rights
    • ARTICLE 2. PLAT FILING REQUIREMENTS
      • Section 2-1. General Procedure
      • Section 2-2. Preapplication Conference and Sketch Plan
      • Section 2-3. Preliminary Plat
      • Section 2-4. Final Plat
      • Section 2-5. Concurrent Submission of Preliminary and Final Plats
      • Section 2-6. Small Subdivision Plat
    • ARTICLE 3. LOT SPLITS
      • Section 3-1. Objective
      • Section 3-2. Authorization for Approval of Lot Splits; Application Procedure
      • Section 3-3. Approval Guidelines
      • Section 3-4. Staff Review and Action
    • ARTICLE 4. SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS
      • Section 4-1. Applicability
      • Section 4-2. Land in Floodway and Floodway Fringe Districts
      • Section 4-3. Street Standards
      • Section 4-4. Block Standards
      • Section 4-5. Lot Standards
      • Section 4-6. Easements
      • Section 4-7. Drainage
    • ARTICLE 5. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
      • Section 5-1. Applicability
      • Section 5-2. Guarantee of Installation of Improvements
      • Section 5-3. Improvement Procedures
      • Section 5-4. Streets
      • Section 5-5. Water and Sanitary Sewer
      • Section 5-6. Other Utilities
      • Section 5-7. Storm Drainage
      • Section 5-8. Sidewalks
      • Section 5-9. Monuments
      • Section 5-10. Open Space
      • Section 5-11. Exceptions for Existing Improvements
    • ARTICLE 6. ADMINISTRATION
      • Section 6-1. Rule Exceptions
      • Section 6-2. Appeals
      • Section 6-3. Penalties for Violations, Actions for Enforcement
      • Section 6-4. Filing Fees
      • Section 6-5. Building Permits
    • ARTICLE 7. MISCELLANEOUS
      • Section 7-1. Validity
      • Section 7-2. Repeal of Existing Regulations and Accrued Rights and Liabilities
      • Section 7-3. Effective Date
      • Section 7-4. Amendments