• CODE OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 257
    • 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. Appointment; residency.
      • 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. City Treasurer.
      • 1-310. City Attorney.
      • 1-311. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
      • 1-312. Conflict of interest.
    • Article 4. Oaths and Bonds
      • 1-401. Oath; affirmation.
      • 1-402. Oaths filed.
      • 1-403. Bonds required.
      • 1-404. Same; premiums.
      • 1-405. Condition of bonds.
      • 1-406. Approval of bonds.
    • Article 5. Open Records
      • 1-501. Policy.
      • 1-502. Record Custodian/City Clerk.
      • 1-503. Local freedom of information officers.
      • 1-504. Public request for access.
      • 1-505. Facilities for public inspection.
      • 1-506. Procedures for inspection.
      • 1-507. Appointment of official custodians.
      • 1-508. Appointment of Local Freedom of Information Officer/City Clerk.
      • 1-509. Designation of additional record custodians.
      • 1-510. Requests to be directed to custodians.
      • 1-511. Fee administration.
      • 1-512. Inspection fee.
      • 1-513. Copying fee.
      • 1-514. Prepayment of fees.
      • 1-515. Payment.
    • Article 6. Investment of Public Funds
      • 1-601. Purpose and goals.
      • 1-602. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
      • 1-603. Definitions.
      • 1-604. Investment of idle funds.
      • 1-605. Procedures and restrictions.
      • 1-606. Custody and safekeeping.
      • 1-607. Sale or transfer.
      • 1-608. Interest on time deposits.
    • Article 7. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
      • 1-701. Employee benefits fund.
  • CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • 2-101. Definitions.
      • 2-102. Animal control officer/mayor.
      • 2-103. Same; capture/destruction.
      • 2-104. Same; right of entry; unlawful interference.
      • 2-105. Reserved.
      • 2-106. Reserved.
      • 2-107. Cruelty to animals.
      • 2-108. Same; exceptions.
      • 2-109. Keeping animals.
      • 2-110. Animal traps.
      • 2-111. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
      • 2-112. Noisy animals.
      • 2-113. Animal confines; shelters.
      • 2-114. Death of animals.
      • 2-115. Vicious animals.
      • 2-116. Running at large.
      • 2-117. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
      • 2-118. Redemption of impounded animals.
      • 2-119. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
      • 2-120. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
      • 2-121. Vehicular accidents involving animals.
      • 2-122. Emergency; proclamation.
      • 2-123. Kennel licenses.
    • Article 2. Dogs/Cats
      • 2-201. Definition.
      • 2-202. License required.
      • 2-203. Registration; dog tag.
      • 2-204. Tag lost.
      • 2-205. Anti-rabies and other appropriate vaccinations required.
      • 2-206. Keeping and harboring defined.
      • 2-207. License tax.
      • 2-208. Running at large prohibited.
      • 2-209. Impounding.
      • 2-210. Dog bites; quarantine.
      • 2-211. Muzzling dog: mayor’s proclamation.
      • 2-212. Unlawful to violate proclamation.
      • 2-213. Claimant; purchase dog license; pay pound charges.
      • 2-214. Penalty.
    • Article 3. Stockyards
      • 2-301. Stockyards.
      • 2-302. Offensive grounds.
      • 2-303. Littering.
      • 2-304. Expense of abatement; lien.
    • Article 4. Other Animals
      • 2-401. Exotic animals.
  • 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. Enhanced Cereal Malt Beverages
      • 3-201. License required of retailers.
      • 3-202. Application.
      • 3-203. License application procedures.
      • 3-204. License granted; denied.
      • 3-205. License to be posted.
      • 3-206. License, disqualification.
      • 3-207. Restriction upon location.
      • 3-208. License fee.
      • 3-209. Suspension of license.
      • 3-210. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
      • 3-211. Same; appeal.
      • 3-212. Change of location.
      • 3-213. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
      • 3-214. Business regulations.
      • 3-215. Prohibited conduct on premises.
      • 3-216. Sanitary conditions required.
      • 3-217. 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 Mayor or appointed officer.
    • Article 7. Temporary Permits
      • 3-701. Permit required.
      • 3-702. Permit fee.
      • 3-703. City temporary permit.
      • 3-704. Permit regulations.
  • CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • Article 1. Building Code
      • 4-101. Building code.
    • Article 2. Mobile Homes
      • 4-201. Mobile homes within city limits; restricted.
    • Article 3. Moving Buildings
      • 4-301. Building official; authority.
      • 4-302. Permit required.
      • 4-303. Same; application for permit.
      • 4-304. Same; bond, insurance required.
      • 4-305. Same; fine.
      • 4-306. Route; duties of building official.
      • 4-307. Notice to owners.
      • 4-308. Duty of owners.
      • 4-309. Interfering with poles; wires.
      • 4-310. Display of lanterns.
  • CHAPTER 5. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • Article 1. General Regulations and Licenses
      • 5-101. License required.
      • 5-102. Application for license.
      • 5-103. Not assignable or transferable.
      • 5-104. License period; duration.
      • 5-105. Exemption of farmers.
      • 5-106. Contents of license.
      • 5-107. Record book.
      • 5-108. Display of license.
      • 5-109. Drilling for oil/gas within city limits.
    • Article 2. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers
      • 5-201. Definitions.
      • 5-202. License required.
      • 5-203. Same; application required.
      • 5-204. Issuance; county residents.
      • 5-205. Same; investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
      • 5-206. Same; investigation fee.
      • 5-207. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
      • 5-208. Renewal.
      • 5-209. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
      • 5-210. Appeal to governing body.
      • 5-211. Regulations.
      • 5-212. Use of streets and sidewalks.
      • 5-213. Disturbing the peace.
    • Article 3. Fair Housing
      • 5-301. Statement of policy.
      • 5-302. Definitions.
      • 5-303. Unlawful discriminatory housing practices.
      • 5-304. Administration; fair housing.
      • 5-305. Procedure for processing complaints.
      • 5-306. Enforcement.
  • CHAPTER 6. ELECTIONS
    • Article 1. Governing Body
      • 6-101. Conduct of election.
      • 6-102. Hours of voting.
      • 6-103. Governing body elections; staggered terms.
      • 6-104. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
      • 6-105. Candidacy.
  • CHAPTER 7. FIRE
    • Article 1. Fire Department
      • 7-101. City fire department established.
      • 7-102. Membership; fire drill.
      • 7-103. Supervision of department.
      • 7-104. Fire chief; powers.
      • 7-105. Same; records.
      • 7-106. Assistant chief.
      • 7-107. Private use of fire equipment.
      • 7-108. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
      • 7-109. Same; fire hose.
      • 7-110. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
      • 7-111. False alarm.
    • Article 2. Fire Prevention
      • 7-201. International fire code incorporated.
      • 7-202. Same; enforcement.
      • 7-203. Same; amendments.
      • 7-204. Open burning.
      • 7-205. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
      • 7-206. Stacking of hay or straw.
      • 7-207. Keeping of packing materials.
      • 7-208. Storage of ashes.
      • 7-209. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
      • 7-210. Fire hazards generally.
      • 7-211. Same; inspections to discover.
      • 7-212. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
      • 7-213. Same; service of order; records.
    • Article 3. Fireworks
      • 7-301. Fireworks defined.
      • 7-302. Fireworks prohibited.
      • 7-303. Same; exceptions; discharges.
      • 7-304. Same; exception; sale of fireworks.
      • 7-305. Permit for sale of fireworks required; fee; issuance.
      • 7-306. Permit for public fireworks display required.
      • 7-307. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
      • 7-308. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
      • 7-309. Throwing prohibited.
      • 7-310. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
      • 7-311. Retail display of fireworks.
      • 7-312. Fire extinguishers required.
      • 7-313. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
      • 7-314. Authority of fire chief.
  • 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. Mayor and public officer.
      • 8-205. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 8-206. Same; right of entry.
      • 8-207. Order of violation.
      • 8-208. Same; contents.
      • 8-209. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 8-210. Abatement.
      • 8-211. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
      • 8-212. Hearing.
      • 8-213. Costs assessed.
    • Article 3. Weeds
      • 8-301. Owner responsibility.
      • 8-302. Definitions.
      • 8-303. Mayor or appointed officer; notice to remove.
      • 8-304. Abatement; assessment of costs.
      • 8-305. Right of entry.
      • 8-306. Unlawful interference.
      • 8-307. Noxious weeds.
    • Article 4. Insurance Proceeds Lien
      • 8-401. Scope and application.
      • 8-402. Lien created.
      • 8-403. Same; encumbrances.
      • 8-404. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 8-405. Procedure.
      • 8-406. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 8-407. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 8-408. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 8-409. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 8-410. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 8-411. Insurers; liability.
    • Article 5. Dangerous And Unfit Structures
      • 8-501. Purpose.
      • 8-502. Definitions.
      • 8-503. Enforcing officer; duties.
      • 8-504. Procedure; petition.
      • 8-505. Same; notice.
      • 8-506. Same; publication.
      • 8-507. Same; hearing, order.
      • 8-508. Duty of owner.
      • 8-509. Same; failure to comply.
      • 8-510. Same; make site safe.
      • 8-511. Assessment of costs: finance.
      • 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.
  • 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. Law enforcement department.
      • 10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
      • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
    • Article 2. Property in Law Enforcement 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. Reserved.
    • Article 2. Local Provisions (Reserved)
  • CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • Article 1. City Parks
      • 12-101. City laws extended to park.
      • 12-102. Law enforcement 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. Hauling loose material.
    • 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.
  • CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC
    • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
      • 14-101. Reserved.
    • Article 2. Special Purpose Vehicles
      • 14-201. Definitions.
      • 14-202. Operation of special purpose vehicles on city street; special conditions and restrictions on operation.
      • 14-203. Same valid driver’s license required; penalty; duties and responsibilities.
      • 14-204. Same; insurance required; penalty.
      • 14-205. Penalty.
    • 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. Truck Routes
      • 14-401. Truck routes.
      • 14-402. Limitations on truck traffic.
      • 14-403. Truck parking prohibited.
      • 14-404. Signing.
      • 14-405. Violation; penalty.
  • CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES
    • Article 1. Water
      • 15-101. Measurement of water.
      • 15-102. Water rates.
      • 15-103. Bills due.
      • 15-104. Meter deposits.
      • 15-105. Delinquent notice, hearing and service shut off.
      • 15-106. Taps.
      • 15-107. Consumers outside city limits; responsibility.
      • 15-108. Cross connections prohibited.
    • Article 2. Sewer
      • 15-201. Sewer connections required.
      • 15-202. Definition.
      • 15-203. Permission.
      • 15-204. Permits.
      • 15-205. Costs.
      • 15-206. Separate sewers.
      • 15-207. Existing sewers.
      • 15-208. Code compliance.
      • 15-209. Elevation.
      • 15-210. Prohibited connections.
      • 15-211. Code compliance; water, gas-tight connections.
      • 15-212. Inspection.
      • 15-213. Excavations.
      • 15-214. Penalty.
      • 15-215. Sewer rates.
    • Article 3. Water Emergency
      • 15-301. Purpose.
      • 15-302. Definitions.
      • 15-303. Declaration of water watch.
      • 15-304. Declaration of water warning.
      • 15-305. Declaration of Water Emergency.
      • 15-306. Voluntary Conservation Measures.
      • 15-307. Mandatory Conservation Measures.
      • 15-308. Emergency Water Rates.
      • 15-309. Regulations.
      • 15-310. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
      • 15-311. Emergency termination.
    • Article 4. Solid Waste
      • 15-401. Definitions.
      • 15-402. Solid waste accumulation.
      • 15-403. Plastic storage bags required.
      • 15-404. Distributing Containers.
      • 15-405. Improper Containers.
      • 15-406. Location of Containers.
      • 15-407. Collection of Solid waste.
      • 15-408. Enter Private Premise.
      • 15-409. Frequency of Collection.
      • 15-410. Collection equipment.
      • 15-411. Disposition of Waste.
      • 15-412. Rocks, dirt.
      • 15-413. Periodic Cleanup.
      • 15-414. Permit Required.
      • 15-415. Service Fees.
      • 15-416. Billing.
      • 15-417. Failure to Pay Bill.
    • Article 5. Landlord Liability
      • 15-501. Landlord liability.
      • 15-502. Definitions.
      • 15-503. Delinquency.
      • 15-504. Security deposit.
      • 15-505. Collection.
  • CHAPTER 16. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • Article 1. Reserved
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • Charter Ordinance No. 5
    • Charter Ordinance No. 101A
    • Charter Ordinance No. 101B
    • Charter Ordinance No. 102
    • Charter Ordinance No. 103
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • Ordinance No. 214
    • Ordinance No. 236