CODE OF THE CITY OF LEON, KANSAS
GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
PREFACE
ORDINANCE NO. 700
CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATION
Article 1. General Provisions
1-101. Code designated.
1-102. Definitions.
1-103. Existing ordinances.
1-104. Effect of repeal.
1-105. Catchlines of sections.
1-106. Parenthetical and reference matter.
1-107. Amendments; repeal.
1-108. Powers generally.
1-109. Ordinances.
1-110. Same; subject and title; amendment.
1-111. Same; publication.
1-112. Same; ordinance book.
1-113. Resolutions, motions.
1-114. City records.
1-115. Altering code.
1-116. Scope of application.
1-117. General penalty.
1-118. Severability.
Article 2. Governing Body
1-201. Governing body.
1-202. Same; powers generally.
1-203. Meetings.
1-204. Quorum.
1-205. Powers of the mayor.
1-206. President of the council.
1-207. Vacancies on the governing body; how filled.
1-208. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
Article 3. Officers and Employees
1-301. Reserved.
1-302. Employees.
1-303. Removal.
1-304. Vacancy in office.
1-305. City clerk.
1-306. Same; fiscal records.
1-307. Same; seal; oaths.
1-308. Same; withholding agent.
1-309. Assistant city clerk.
1-310. City treasurer.
1-311. City attorney.
1-312. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
1-313. Conflict of interest.
1-314. City manager.
Article 4. Investment of Public Funds
1-401. Purpose and goals.
1-402. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
1-403. Definitions.
1-404. Investment of idle funds.
1-405. Procedures and restrictions.
1-406. Custody and safekeeping.
1-407. Sale or transfer.
1-408. Interest on time deposits.
Article 5. Oaths
1-501. Oath; affirmation.
1-502. Oaths filed.
Article 6. Open Records
1-601. Policy.
1-602. Record custodians.
1-603. Local freedom of information officers.
1-604. Public request for access.
1-605. Facilities for public inspection.
1-606. Procedures for inspection.
1-607. Appointment of official custodians.
1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
1-609. Designation of additional record custodians.
1-610. Requests to be directed to custodians.
1-611. Fee administration.
1-612. Research fee.
1-613. Copying and faxing fees.
1-614. Prepayment of fees.
1-615. Payment.
Article 7. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
1-701. Economic Development Fund.
CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
Article 1. Definitions; Quarantine and Bite Protocols
2-101. Definitions.
2-102. Inspection of premises.
2-103. Animals which have bitten persons or other animals.
2-104. Quarantine of animals.
2-105. Cost of quarantine or rabies diagnosis.
2-106. Submission of head for rabies diagnosis.
Article 2. Impounding Animals
2-201. Impounding animals at large.
2-202. Keeping and feeding stray animals-requirements, failure to surrender.
2-203. Impounding animals without licenses.
2-204. Impoundment procedure and disposition.
2-205. Identification of owners-notice to appear.
2-206. Redemption of impounded animals.
2-207. Adoption of animals.
2-208. Breaking pound.
Article 3. Commercial Animal Regulations
2-301. Animal dealers; state law incorporated by reference.
2-302. Commercial animal enterprise.
2-303. Facility requirements for permits to board, house or otherwise keep animals.
2-304. Revocation or suspension of commercial animal enterprise.
2-305. Designation of agent.
2-306. Other non-domestic animals and issuance of permit to operate circus or zoo.
Article 4. Dangerous Animals
2-401. Violation of sections regarding prohibited animals.
Article 5. Animal Licenses and Permits
2-501. License.
2-502. Number of animals allowed.
2-503. Vaccination required.
2-504. Licensing period and procurement.
2-505. Tags.
2-506. Licensing fees.
2-507. Guard dogs.
2-508. Use regulated.
2-509. Kennels; permit requirements.
2-510. Permit period and issuance.
2-511. Kennels regulated- location.
2-512. Revocation.
2-513. Requirements for sale.
2-514. Violation; penalty.
Article 6. Animal Protection and Control Regulations
2-601. Cruelty to animals.
2-602. Dog fighting; animal fighting equipment.
2-603. Neglectful care of animals.
2-604. Indecent exhibitions-prohibited.
2-605. Trapping.
2-607. Animal waste.
2-608. Violation; penalty.
2-609. Animals at large prohibited.
2-610. Nuisances.
2-611. Violation; penalty.
2-612. Tethering.
Article 7. Dangerous Animals
2-701. Keeping of wild or exotic animals.
2-702. Dangerous animals.
2-703. Vicious animals.
2-704. Restrictions on the ownership of Staffordshire terriers and mix breeds thereof:
2-705. Keeping of dangerous animals.
Article 8. Livestock
2-801. Keeping livestock.
2-802. Farm animals and livestock range and other restrictions
2-803. Licensing fees.
2-804. Impoundment of estray and livestock.
2-805. Violation; penalty.
Article 9. Livestock
2-901. Sentence enhancements for violation of prohibitions.
2-902. Penalty section and fees.
CHAPTER 3. BEVERAGES
Article 1. General Provisions
3-101. Definitions.
3-102. Restriction on location.
3-103. Minors on premises.
3-104. Consumption on public property.
3-105. Public sale; consumption.
3-106. Open container.
3-107. Consumption while driving.
3-108. Identification card.
3-109. Underage purchaser.
Article 2. Cereal Malt Beverages
3-201. License required of retailers.
3-202. Application.
3-202a. License application procedures.
3-203. License granted; denied.
3-204. License to be posted.
3-205. License, disqualification.
3-206. Restriction upon location.
3-207. License fee.
3-208. Suspension of license.
3-209. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
3-210. Same; appeal.
3-211. Change of location.
3-212. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
3-213. Business regulations.
3-214. Prohibited conduct on premises.
3-215. Sanitary conditions required.
3-216. Minors on premises.
Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor
3-301. State license required.
3-302. Occupational tax.
3-303. Posting of receipt.
3-304. Hours of sale.
3-305. Business regulations.
3-306. Restrictions on location.
Article 4. Private Clubs
3-401. License required.
3-402. License fee.
3-403. Business regulations.
Article 5. Drinking Establishments
3-501. License required.
3-502. License fee.
3-503. Business regulations.
Article 6. Caterers
3-601. License required.
3-602. License fee.
3-603. Business regulations.
3-604. Notice to chief of police.
Article 7. Temporary Permits
3-701. Permit required.
3-702. Permit fee.
3-703. City temporary permit.
3-704. Permit regulations.
CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Article 1. Accessory Buildings
4-101. Accessory buildings.
4-102. Installation permit required.
4-103. Restrictions.
4-104. Nonconforming accessory buildings.
Article 2. Mobile Homes
4-201. Definitions.
4-202. Requirements for the placement and maintenance of mobile homes within the city.
4-203. Enforcement.
4-204. Unlawful acts.
4-205. Penalty.
4-206. Restrictions.
Article 3. Storage Containers
4-301. Definitions.
4-302. Restrictions and prohibited items.
4-303. Public officer.
4-304. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
4-305. Right of entry.
4-306. Unlawful interference.
4-307. Order of violation.
4-308. Same; contents.
4-309. Failure to comply; penalty.
4-310. Abatement.
4-311. Hearing.
4-312. Cost assessed.
Article 4. Fences
4-401. Definitions.
4-402. Acceptable and prohibited materials.
4-403. Height restrictions.
4-404. Certain fences, walls, or enclosures built or required for animals.
4-405. Fence location and requirements.
4-406. Installation permit required.
4-407. Maintenance and repair of fences.
4-408. Certain fences, walls, hedges deemed nuisances; Notice to repair or move.
4-409. Nonconforming fences.
4-410. Violation; penalty.
Article 5. Moving Buildings
4-501. Permit required.
4-502. Same; application for permit.
4-503. Same; bond, insurance required.
4-504. Same; fee.
4-505. Route; duties of building official.
4-506. Notice to owners.
4-507. Duty of owners.
4-508. Interfering with poles; wires.
4-509. Display of lanterns.
Article 6. Building Structure and Setbacks
4-601. Building and setback requirements.
4-602. Installation permit required.
4-603. Restrictions.
4-604. Nonconforming buildings or setback.
4-605. Penalty.
CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Article 1. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
5-101. License.
5-102. Fee.
5-103. License signed.
Article 2. Landlord Licensing
5-201. Declaration of policy.
5-202. Definitions.
5-203. Landlord licensing.
5-204. Rental unit permit required.
5-205. Issuance of rental unit permit.
5-206. Amended registration.
5-207. Property management action plan.
5-208. Denial or suspension of a rental unit permit.
5-209. Notice.
5-210. Revocation of a rental unit permit.
5-211. Penalty.
5-212. Restrictions.
Article 3. General Commercial District
5-301. Definitions.
5-302. Purpose.
5-303. Specifications.
5-304. Grandfathered properties.
CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
Article 1. Governing Body
6-101. Conduct of election.
6-102. Hours of voting.
6-103. Governing body elections; terms.
6-104. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
6-105. Candidacy.
CHAPTER 7. FIRE
Article 1. Fire Department
7-101. Private use of fire equipment.
7-102. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
7-103. Same; fire hose.
7-104. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
7-105. False alarm.
Article 2. Fire Prevention
7-201. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
7-202. Stacking of hay or straw.
7-203. Keeping of packing materials.
7-205. Storage of ashes.
7-204. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
7-205. Fire hazards generally.
7-206. Same; inspections to discover.
7-207. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
7-208. Same; service of order; records.
7-209. Butler County fire code incorporated.
Article 3. Fireworks
7-301. Definitions.
7-302. Discharge of fireworks.
7-303. Sale of fireworks, termination of sale, and suspension of sale.
7-304. Penalty.
7-305. Permit for public fireworks display required.
7-306. Fire Extinguishers Required.
CHAPTER 8. HEALTH AND WELFARE
Article 1. Health Nuisances
8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
8-102. Public officer.
8-103. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-104. Same; right of entry.
8-105. Order of violation.
8-106. Same; contents.
8-107. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-108. Abatement.
8-109. Hearing.
8-110. Costs assessed.
Article 2. Junked Motor Vehicles on Private Property
8-201. Findings of governing body.
8-202. Definitions.
8-203. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
8-204. Public officer.
8-205. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
8-206. Same; right of entry.
8-207. Order of violation.
8-208. Same; contents.
8-209. Failure to comply; penalty.
8-210. Abatement.
8-211. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
8-212. Hearing.
8-213. Costs assessed.
8-214. Prohibitions.
8-215. Temporarily disabled vehicle.
8-216. Temporarily disabled vehicle permit.
8-217. Car cover permits.
8-218. Restrictions.
Article 3. Weeds
8-301. Weeds to be removed.
8-302. Definitions.
8-303. Public officer; notice to remove.
8-304. Abatement; assessment of costs.
8-305. Right of entry.
8-306. Unlawful interference.
8-307. Noxious weeds.
Article 4. Minimum Housing Code
8-401. Title.
8-402. General.
8-403. Declaration of policy.
8-404. Definitions.
8-405. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
8-406. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
8-407. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
8-408. Designation of unfit dwellings.
8-409. Designation of blighted premises (residential and non-residential).
8-410. Designation of blighted buildings and premises (non-residential).
8-411. Inspection of buildings and structures, and premises.
8-412. Notice of violations; procedures.
8-413. Public officer; authority.
8-414. Governing body; authority.
8-415. Order to correct and/or repair, remove or demolish.
8-416. Demolition by public officer; procedure and costs.
8-417. Conflict of laws; effect or partial invalidity.
8-418. Governing body; appeals.
8-419. Right of petition.
Article 5. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
8-501. Purpose.
8-502. Definitions.
8-503. Enforcing officer; duties.
8-504. Procedure; petition.
8-505. Same; notice.
8-506. Same; publication.
8-507. Same; hearing, order.
8-508. Duty of owner.
8-509. Same; failure to comply.
8-510. Same; make site safe.
8-511. Assessment of costs.
8-512. Immediate hazard.
8-513. Appeals from order.
8-514. Scope of article.
Article 6. Environmental Code
8-601. Title.
8-602. Legislative finding of fact.
8-603. Purpose.
8-604. Rules of construction.
8-605. Definitions.
8-606. Public officer.
8-607. Enforcement standards.
8-608. Unlawful acts.
8-609. Order of violation.
8-610. Penalty.
8-611. Abatement.
8-612. Hearing.
8-613. Appeals.
8-614. Costs assessed.
8-615. Construction.
Article 7. Insurance Proceeds Lien
8-701. Scope and application.
8-702. Lien created.
8-703. Same; encumbrances.
8-704. Same; pro rata basis.
8-705. Procedure.
8-706. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
8-707. Inspection and investigation, removal of structure.
8-708. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
8-709. Same; disposition of funds.
8-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
8-711. Insurers; liability.
CHAPTER 9. MUNICIPAL COURT
Article 1. General Provisions
9-101. Municipal court established.
9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
9-103. Time and place of sessions.
9-104. Municipal judge; appointment.
9-105. Same; absence; vacancy; pro tem.
9-106. Same; powers and duties.
9-107. Same; salary.
9-108. Court clerk.
9-109. Payment of fine.
9-110. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
9-111. Failure to appear.
9-112. Court costs.
CHAPTER 10. POLICE
Article 1. General Provisions
10-101. Police department.
10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
10-103. Rules and regulations.
Article 2. Property in Police Custody
10-201. Regulations.
10-202. Disposition.
10-203. Same; exempt property.
10-204. Claiming property.
10-205. Proof of ownership.
10-206. Auction.
CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC OFFENSES
Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
11-101. Incorporating Uniform Public Offense Code.
11-102. Reserved.
Article 2. Local Provisions
11-201. Failure to appear.
11-202. Failure to comply.
11-203. Urinating in public.
11-204. Worthless checks.
11-205. Curfew.
11-206. Reserved.
11-207. Marijuana.
11-208. Drug paraphernalia.
11-209. False alarms.
11-210. Littering.
11-211. Unlawful dumping.
Article 3. Noise
11-301. Definitions
11-302. Noise Disturbance Unlawful.
11-303. Unlawful to allow a noise disturbance responsibility for abatement.
11-304. Exemptions.
11-305. Penalties.
CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
Article 1. City Parks
12-101. City laws extended to park.
12-102. Police jurisdiction over parks.
12-103. Damaging park property.
12-104. Dangerous weapons.
12-105. Vehicle regulations.
12-106. Hunting.
12-107. Fires.
12-108. Camping prohibited.
12-109. Sanitation.
12-110. Prohibition against alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages.
12-111. Preservation of natural state.
12-112. General regulations.
CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Article 1. Sidewalks
13-101. Permit required.
13-102. Sidewalk grade.
13-103. Same; specifications.
13-104. Same; petition.
13-105. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
13-106. Notice; publication.
13-107. Right of abutting owner.
13-108. Repairs by owner or city.
13-109. Performance, statutory bond.
13-110. Obstructing sidewalks.
13-111. Same; exception.
Article 2. Streets
13-201. Excavation permit.
13-202. Same; bond.
13-203. Same; filed.
13-204. Same; barricades.
13-205. Same; unlawful acts.
13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
13-207. Altering drainage.
13-208. Unfinished pavement.
13-209. Using streets.
13-210. Dangerous objects on public grounds.
13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
13-212. Discharging water on streets.
13-213. Burning in streets.
13-214. Throwing in streets.
13-215. Hauling loose material.
13-216. Culverts.
Article 3. Trees and Shrubs
13-301. Public tree care.
13-302. Diseased trees; determination.
13-303. Same; notice served.
13-304. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
13-305. Same; prevent spread of disease.
13-306. Dead and dangerous trees on private property.
13-307. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
13-308. Costs on tax rolls.
13-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
13-310. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
Article 4. Snow and Ice
13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
13-402. Same; exception; alternate remedy.
13-403. Same; penalty.
13-404. Removal may be made by city.
13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
14-101. Incorporating standard traffic ordinance.
14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
14-201. Scooters.
14-202. Careless driving.
14-203. Speed limits.
Article 3. Abandoned Motor Vehicles on Public Property
14-301. Definitions.
14-302. Impounding vehicles.
14-303. Storage.
14-304. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
14-305. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
14-306. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
14-307. Hearing.
14-308. Charges constitute a lien.
14-309. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
14-310. Redemption.
14-311. Sale proceeds.
14-312. Statutory procedures.
14-313. Implementation of article.
14-314. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
Article 4. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
14-401. Federal motor carrier safety regulations incorporated.
14-402. Sections 390.97 and 383.53 of federal motor carrier safety regulations modified.
14-403. Section 396.9(a) of federal motor carrier safety regulations modified.
14-404. Adoption of K.S.A. 8-1908 and 8-1090.
Article 5. Special Purpose Vehicles
14-501. Definitions.
14-502. Operation of special purpose vehicles on city streets; special conditions and restrictions on operation.
14-503. Same; valid driver’s license required; penalty; duties and responsibilities.
14-504. Same; display of slow-moving vehicle emblem.
14-505. Same; insurance required; penalty.
14-506. Same; registration and license; fee; application; inspection; verification of assessment; penalty.
14-507. All-terrain vehicle, golf cart/golf car, micro utility truck, special purpose vehicle, or work -site utility vehicle; additional requirements.
14-508. Penalty.
CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
Article 1. General Provisions
15-101. Definitions.
15-102. Discontinuance of utility services.
15-103. Utility billing dates; delinquency date.
15-104. Non-payment of utility bills.
15-105. Discontinuance of utility services.
15-106. Lien upon customer’s property.
15-107. Landlord liability.
Article 2. Water
15-201. All water to be metered.
15-202. City to make connections.
15-203. Every premise to have separate connections.
15-204. Services to be installed by licensed operators only.
15-205. Trenching and back filling.
15-206. Curb and stop and waste cocks.
15-207. Check valves required.
15-208. Meters.
15-209. Reading meters.
15-210. Hook-up fee and guarantees.
15-211. Use of water during fire.
15-212. Taking water without authority.
15-213. Tampering with cutoff valves.
15-214. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
15-215. Penalty.
15-216. Service charge.
15-217. Water rates.
15-218. Cross connections.
Article 3. Sewers
15-301. Definitions.
15-302. Sewer discharge.
15-303. Types of sewer connections required.
15-304. Sewer permits and specifications.
15-305. Prohibited discharges.
15-306. Damage to sewers.
15-307. Inspection.
15-308. Penalty.
Article 4. Solid Waste
15-401. Definitions.
15-402. Duties.
15-403. Charges.
15-404. Hauling refuse.
15-405. Scavenging prohibited.
15-406. Violation; penalty.
Article 5. Water Drought/Emergency Ordinance
15-501. Purpose.
15-502. Definitions.
15-503. Progressive conservation.
15-504. Voluntary conservation measures.
15-505. Mandatory conservation measures.
15-506. Emergency water rates.
15-507. Regulations.
15-508. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
15-509. Emergency termination.
CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
Article 1. Reserved
APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
Charter Ordinance No. 101
Charter Ordinance No. 514
Charter Ordinance No. 2017-1
Charter Ordinance No. 2018-1
Charter Ordinance No. 2018-2
Charter Ordinance No. 2022-1
APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
Ordinance No. 424 (Cable)
Ordinance No. 457 (Gas)
Ordinance No. 459 (Electric)
Ordinance No. 476 (Electric)
Ordinance No. 2022-01 (Gas)
Ordinance No. 2023-10 (Electric)