• CODE OF THE CITY OF BELOIT, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 2176
    • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
    • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
    • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • CHAPTER I. 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. Meetings.
      • 1-111. Quorum.
      • 1-112. Reserved.
      • 1-113. City records.
      • 1-114. Altering codes.
      • 1-115. Scope of application.
      • 1-116. General penalty.
      • 1-117. Severability.
    • ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY
      • 1-201. Governing body.
      • 1-202. Mayor.
      • 1-203. President of the council; vacancies on the governing body.
      • 1-204. Administrative powers.
      • 1-205. Compensation.
      • 1-206. Expenses.
    • ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
      • 1-301. Appointment; residency.
      • 1-302. Reserved.
      • 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 agents.
      • 1-309. Deputy city clerk.
      • 1-310. City treasurer.
      • 1-311. City attorney.
      • 1-312. City engineer.
      • 1-313. City manager.
      • 1-314. Oath.
      • 1-315. Oath filed.
      • 1-316. Bonds required.
      • 1-317. Condition of bonds.
      • 1-318. Approval of bonds.
    • ARTICLE 4. INVESTMENTS 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. PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
      • 1-501. Employee benefits contribution fund.
    • ARTICLE 6. OPEN RECORDS
      • 1-601. Policy.
      • 1-602. Record custodians.
      • 1-603. Local freedom of information officers.
      • 1-604. Public request for access.
      • 1-605. Facilities for public inspection.
      • 1-606. Procedures for inspection.
      • 1-607. Appointment of official custodians.
      • 1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
      • 1-609. Designation of additional record custodians.
      • 1-610. Requests to be directed to custodians.
      • 1-611. Fee administration.
      • 1-612. Inspection fee.
      • 1-613. Copying fee.
      • 1-614. Prepayment of fees.
      • 1-615. Payment.
    • ARTICLE 7. PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION
      • 1-701. Public building commission created.
      • 1-702. Same; powers.
      • 1-703. Membership.
      • 1-704. Bond financing procedures.
    • ARTICLE 8. REVENUE, FINANCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
      • 1-801. City sales tax; 0.7% for various capital improvements.
      • 1-802. City sales tax; 0.3% for swimming pool, street and other infrastructure projects.
      • 1-803. Housing rehab advisory board.
      • 1-804. Neighborhood revitalization.
      • 1-805. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
    • ARTICLE 9. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
      • 1-901. Healthy eating active living (HEAL) committee.
      • 1-902. Housing Rehabilitation and Citizens Advisory Board.
  • CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 2-101. Definitions.
      • 2-101a. Duties of the City Manager.
      • 2-101b. Duties of the police department.
      • 2-101c. Duties of the animal control officer.
      • 2-101d. Enforcement procedures.
      • 2-102. Removal and disposal of dead animals.
      • 2-103. Emergency treatment of sick or injured cats and dogs.
      • 2-104. Penalties.
      • 2-105. Dangerous dogs; definitions.
      • 2-106. Dangerous dogs, appeal; administrative hearing.
      • 2-107. Dangerous dogs, control; registration; confinement.
      • 2-108. Dangerous dogs, violation of requirements.
      • 2-108a. Running-at-large; dangerous.
      • 2-109. Dangerous dogs, threats to public safety.
      • 2-110. Dangerous dogs, duty of owners; failure to comply.
      • 2-111. Dangerous dogs, costs to be paid by responsible persons.
      • 2-112. Dangerous dogs, penalties.
      • 2-113. Vicious dogs, definitions.
      • 2-114. Vicious dogs, unlawful acts.
      • 2-115. Vicious dogs, euthanization.
      • 2-116. Vicious dogs, impoundment.
      • 2-117. Vicious dogs, criminal penalties.
      • 2-118. Vicious dogs, costs to be paid by responsible persons.
    • ARTICLE 2. CATS
      • 2-201. Definitions.
      • 2-202. Rabies vaccination.
      • 2-203. Maximum number.
      • 2-204. Running at large.
      • 2-205. Feeding of feral or abandoned cats.
      • 2-206. Cats creating nuisance.
      • 2-207. Disposition of feral or vicious cats.
      • 2-208. Trapping of abandoned or feral cats.
      • 2-209. Penalties.
    • ARTICLE 3. RESTRICTIONS ON OWNING ANIMALS
      • 2-301. Number of animals; exemption.
      • 2-302. Prohibited owning; exemptions.
      • 2-303. Limitation on numbers of animals owned; exemptions.
      • 2-304. Location of yard housing for animals.
      • 2-305. Keeping bees.
    • ARTICLE 4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONS OWNING ANIMALS
      • 2-401. Duty of all animal owners/custodians to be responsible owner/custodians.
      • 2-402. Animal care requirements and prohibition of animal cruelty.
      • 2-403. Proper identification of dogs required.
      • 2-404. Running-at-large prohibited; exemptions.
      • 2-404a. Electronic Fences.
      • 2-404b. Running-at-large; dangerous.
      • 2-405. Animal nuisance activities prohibited.
      • 2-406. Excessive animal noise prohibited.
      • 2-407. Proper confinement of cats and dogs in heat required.
      • 2-408. Special licensing of guard dogs and posting of premises required.
      • 2-409. Annual licensing of dogs required; exception.
      • 2-410. Rabies vaccination of cats and dogs required.
      • 2-411. Animals in public buildings prohibited; exemptions.
      • 2-412. Removal of animal feces required.
      • 2-413. Reserved.
      • 2-414. Duty to report animal bites.
    • ARTICLE 5. ANIMAL PROTECTION RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL PERSONS
      • 2-501. Dog fighting.
      • 2-502. Cruelty generally.
      • 2-503. Report of motor vehicle striking animals.
      • 2-504. Selling of certain animals prohibited.
      • 2-505. Exposing poison to animals.
      • 2-506. Spring steel traps restricted.
      • 2-507. Killing or molesting birds.
      • 2-508. Retention of animals unlawfully.
    • ARTICLE 6. LICENSING OF DOGS
      • 2-601. License required.
      • 2-601a. Dogs temporarily in the city.
      • 2-602. License procedure.
      • 2-603. Exemptions.
      • 2-604. Tags.
      • 2-605. Licensed in name of household head.
      • 2-606. Hobby breeder’s license required.
      • 2-607. Denial, revocation and reinstatement.
    • ARTICLE 7. LICENSING OF COMMERCIAL ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENTS
      • 2-701. License required.
      • 2-702. Application.
      • 2-703. Fees; exemptions.
      • 2-704. Procedure.
      • 2-705. Transferability.
      • 2-706. Expiration; renewal.
      • 2-707. Denial, revocation and reinstatement.
    • ARTICLE 8. IMPOUNDMENT OF ANIMALS
      • 2-801. Notification of capture and impoundment.
      • 2-802. Owner/custodian of impounded animal may be processed against for violation of any applicable section or sections.
      • 2-803. Period for holding animals.
      • 2-804. Procedure and fees for recovery of animals.
      • 2-805. Breaking pound or shelter.
  • CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
    • ARTICLE 1. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
      • 3-101. Definitions.
      • 3-102. Hours of sale.
      • 3-103. License issued by the city.
      • 3-104. License required of retailer.
      • 3-105. Application.
      • 3-106. License application procedures.
      • 3-107 License granted; denied.
      • 3-108. License to be posted.
      • 3-109. License, disqualification.
      • 3-110. Restriction upon location.
      • 3-111. License fee.
      • 3-112. Suspension of license.
      • 3-113. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
      • 3-114. Same; appeal.
      • 3-115. Change of location.
      • 3-116. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
      • 3-117. Business regulations.
      • 3-118. Prohibited conduct on premises.
      • 3-119. Penalty.
      • 3-120. Public consumption of cereal malt beverages and beer containing not more than 6% alcohol by volume; special events.
    • ARTICLE 2. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
      • 3-201. Definition.
      • 3-202. Present state license.
      • 3-203. Posting of receipt.
      • 3-204. Hours of sale.
      • 3-205. Penalty.
      • 3-206. Minors, incapacitated persons.
      • 3-207. Public consumption of alcohol; special events.
      • 3-208. Occupation tax.
    • ARTICLE 3. PRIVATE CLUBS
      • 3-301. License required.
      • 3-302. License fee.
      • 3-303. Business regulations.
    • ARTICLE 4. DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
      • 3-401. License required.
      • 3-402. License fee.
      • 3-403. Business regulations.
  • CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    • ARTICLE 1. FIRE LIMITS
      • 4-101. Fire limits defined.
    • ARTICLE 2. BUILDING CODE
      • 4-201. Incorporating international building code.
      • 4-202. Changing provisions of international building code.
    • ARTICLE 3. RESIDENTIAL CODE
      • 4-301. Incorporating international residential code for one- and two-family dwellings.
      • 4-302. Changing provisions of international residential code for one-and two-family dwellings.
    • ARTICLE 4. ELECTRICAL CODE
      • 4-401. Incorporating NFPA 70 national electrical code.
      • 4-402. Changing provisions of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code.
    • ARTICLE 5. EXISTING BUILDING CODE
      • 4-501. Incorporating international existing building code.
      • 4-502. Changing provisions of international existing building code.
    • ARTICLE 6. FUEL GAS CODE
      • 4-601. Incorporating international fuel gas code.
      • 4-602. Changing provisions of international fuel gas code.
    • ARTICLE 7. MECHANICAL CODE
      • 4-701. Incorporating international mechanical code.
      • 4-702. Changing provisions of international mechanical code.
    • ARTICLE 8. PLUMBING CODE
      • 4-801. Incorporating international plumbing code.
      • 4-802. Changing provisions of international plumbing code.
    • ARTICLE 9. PENALTIES
      • 4-901. Violation penalties.
    • ARTICLE 10. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
      • 4-1001. Purpose.
      • 4-1002. Definitions.
      • 4-1003. Public officer; duties.
      • 4-1004. Procedure; petition.
      • 4-1005. Same; notice.
      • 4-1006. Same; publication.
      • 4-1007. Same; hearing, order.
      • 4-1008. Duty of owner.
      • 4-1009. Same; failure to comply.
      • 4-1010. Same; make site safe.
      • 4-1011. Assessment of costs.
      • 4-1012. Immediate hazard.
      • 4-1013. Appeals from order.
    • ARTICLE 11. ANTENNA DISHES
      • 4-1101. Definitions.
      • 4-1102. Antenna dish regulations.
      • 4-1103. Permit and inspection.
      • 4-1104. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER V. ELECTIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. GOVERNING BODY
      • 5-101. Election of governing body; term limits.
      • 5-102. Candidacy.
  • CHAPTER VI. FIRE PROTECTION
    • ARTICLE 1. FIRE DEPARTMENT
      • 6-101. Reserved.
      • 6-102. Reserved.
      • 6-103. Fire chief; duties.
      • 6-104. Reserved.
      • 6-105. Same; authority.
      • 6-106. Reserved.
      • 6-107. Right of fires.
      • 6-108. Inspection; right of entry.
      • 6-109. Assistant fire chief.
      • 6-110. Permits for sirens and red lights.
      • 6-111. Emergency vehicle drivers.
      • 6-112. Unlawful use of fire equipment.
      • 6-113. Firemen’s relief fund.
    • ARTICLE 2. FIRE PREVENTION
      • 6-201. Fire prevention code.
      • 6-202. Same; amendment.
      • 6-203. Explosives.
      • 6-204. Same; permit.
      • 6-205. Reserved for future use.
      • 6-206. Flammable liquids.
      • 6-207. Same.
    • ARTICLE 3. STORAGE AND HANDLING OF LP GAS
      • 6-301. Definitions.
      • 6-302. Installation.
      • 6-303. Permit.
      • 6-304. Containers.
      • 6-305. Same; location.
      • 6-306. Same; spacing.
      • 6-307. Same; inlet and outlet connections.
      • 6-308. Same; fencing.
      • 6-309. Same; lighting.
      • 6-310. Fire protection.
      • 6-311. Sources of ignition.
      • 6-312. Handling and dispensing.
      • 6-313. Transfer personnel.
      • 6-314. Abandonment of equipment
      • 6-315. Tank trucks.
      • 6-316. Vehicle fuel systems.
      • 6-317. Enforcement and penalties.
    • ARTICLE 4. FIREWORKS
      • 6-401. Fireworks.
      • 6-402. Same; sales restricted.
      • 6-403. Same; use restricted.
      • 6-404. Same; penalty.
  • CHAPTER VII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
    • ARTICLE 1. PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER
      • 7-101. Health officer designated.
    • ARTICLE 2. HEALTH NUISANCES
      • 7-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
      • 7-202. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 7-203. Right of entry.
      • 7-204. Notice of violation.
      • 7-205. Same; contents.
      • 7-206. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 7-207. Abatement.
      • 7-208. Hearing.
      • 7-209. Costs assessed.
    • ARTICLE 3. JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
      • 7-301. Findings of governing body.
      • 7-302. Definitions.
      • 7-303. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
      • 7-304. Code officer.
      • 7-305. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 7-306. Right of entry.
      • 7-307. Order of violation.
      • 7-308. Same; contents.
      • 7-309. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 7-310. Abatement.
      • 7-311. Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle.
      • 7-312. Hearing.
      • 7-313. Costs assessed.
    • ARTICLE 4. OPEN BURNING
      • 7-401. Definitions.
      • 7-402. Open burning prohibited.
      • 7-403. Exception; permit.
      • 7-404. Permit fee.
      • 7-405. Authority to grant exemptions.
      • 7-406. Licensed disposal areas.
      • 7-407. Exemptions.
    • ARTICLE 4A. RECREATIONAL BURNING
      • 7-4a01. Conflicts with Uniform Fire Code.
      • 7-4a02. Definitions.
      • 7-4a03. Recreational burning in the City.
      • 7-4a04. Violation.
      • 7-4a05. Discontinuance.
    • ARTICLE 5. WEEDS
      • 7-501. Definitions.
      • 7-502. Public officer; right of entry; unlawful interference.
      • 7-503. Provisions.
      • 7-504. Violation.
      • 7-505. Notice to Remove.
      • 7-506. Abatement; assessment of costs.
      • 7-507. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 7-508. Noxious Weeds.
      • 7-509. Grass and yard clippings; violation and penalty.
    • ARTICLE 6. INSURANCE PROCEEDS FUND
      • 7-601. Scope and application.
      • 7-602. Lien created.
      • 7-603. Same; encumbrances.
      • 7-604. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 7-605. Procedure.
      • 7-606. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 7-607. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 7-608. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 7-609. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 7-610. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 7-611. Insurers; liability.
    • ARTICLE 7. REPEAT VIOLATORS.
      • 7-701. Repeat violators.
    • ARTICLE 8. ENVIRONMENTAL CODE
      • 7-801. Legislative finding of fact.
      • 7-802. Purpose.
      • 7-803. Rules of construction.
      • 7-804. Definitions.
      • 7-805. Public officer.
      • 7-806. Enforcement standards.
      • 7-807. Unlawful acts.
      • 7-808. Order of violation.
      • 7-809. Penalty.
      • 7-810. Abatement.
      • 7-811. Hearing.
      • 7-812. Appeals.
      • 7-813. Costs assessed.
      • 7-814. Construction.
    • ARTICLE 9. HOUSING & PREMISES CODE
      • 7-901. Title.
      • 7-902. General.
      • 7-903. Declaration of policy.
      • 7-904. Definitions.
      • 7-905. Duty of occupant or owner of occupied or unoccupied building and its premises or vacant premises.
      • 7-906. Regulations for the use and occupancy of dwellings.
      • 7-907. Maintenance and repair; dwellings.
      • 7-908. Inspection of rental properties; access.
      • 7-909. Order of violations.
      • 7-910. Same; contents.
      • 7-911 failure to comply; penalty.
      • 7-912. Abatement.
      • 7-913. Hearing.
      • 7-914. Costs, assessed.
  • CHAPTER VIII. HUMAN RELATIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. FAIR HOUSING
      • 8-101. Purpose.
      • 8-102. Definitions.
      • 8-103. Unlawful practices.
      • 8-104. Same; financial assistance.
      • 8-105. Same; reprisal.
      • 8-106. Exception.
      • 8-107. Complaint.
      • 8-108. Same; investigation; conciliation.
    • ARTICLE 2. FAIR HOUSING BOARD
      • 8-201. Board created.
      • 8-202. Complaint.
      • 8-203. City attorney.
  • CHAPTER IX. LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. TRANSIENT MERCHANTS
      • 9-101. Definitions.
      • 9-102. License required.
      • 9-103. Same; application required.
      • 9-104. Issuance; county residents.
      • 9-105. Same; investigation and issuance; non-county resident.
      • 9-106. Same; investigation fee.
      • 9-107. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
      • 9-108. Renewal.
      • 9-109. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
      • 9-110. Appeal to Governing Body.
      • 9-111. Regulations.
      • 9-112. Use of streets and sidewalks.
      • 9-113. Disturbing the peace.
      • 9-114. Penalties.
      • 9-115. Soliciting; nuisance.
    • ARTICLE 2. JUNK SHOPS AND LICENSURE
      • 9-201. Definition.
      • 9-202. License required.
      • 9-203. License application and fees.
      • 9-204. License, disqualification.
      • 9-205. License granted.
      • 9-206. License to be posted.
      • 9-207. License; revocation.
      • 9-208. License; appeal.
      • 9-209. Regulations.
      • 9-210. Books and records.
      • 9-211. Prohibited transactions.
      • 9-212. Identification, sellers statement, converted or stolen property.
      • 9-213. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 3. SALVAGE YARDS AND SALVAGE DEALERS
      • 9-301. Definitions.
      • 9-302. License required.
      • 9-303. Enforcement.
      • 9-304. Application.
      • 9-305. Investigation; approval and issuance of license; junk dealers.
      • 9-306. Period of license and renewal procedure.
      • 9-307. License fees.
      • 9-308. License not transferable.
      • 9-309. General operating requirements.
      • 9-310. Revocation and suspension.
      • 9-311. Hearing on granting, denial, renewal, or revocation of license.
  • CHAPTER X. RESERVED
    • ARTICLE 1. RESERVED
      • 10-101. Reserved.
  • CHAPTER XI. MUNICIPAL COURT
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 11-101. Municipal court established.
      • 11-102. Same; practice and procedure.
      • 11-103. Municipal judge; appointment.
      • 11-104. Same; powers and duties.
      • 11-105. Same; salary.
      • 11-106. Court costs.
      • 11-107. Court appointed attorney fees.
  • CHAPTER XII. POLICE DEPARTMENT
    • ARTICLE 1. REGULATIONS OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
      • 12-101. Police force.
      • 12-102. Duties of city chief of police and rank officers.
      • 12-103. Chief of police; powers.
      • 12-104. Arrests by law enforcement personnel.
      • 12-105. Mayor; command; state of emergency.
      • 12-106. Mayor; recommendations.
      • 12-107. Reserved for future use.
      • 12-108. Vacancy in office of chief of police.
      • 12-109. Reserve police force.
    • ARTICLE 2. UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
      • 12-201. Regulations.
      • 12-202. Disposition.
      • 12-203. Same; exempt property.
      • 12-204. Claiming property.
      • 12-205. Proof of ownership.
      • 12-206. Auction.
  • CHAPTER XIII. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • ARTICLE 1. UNIFORM PUBLIC OFFENSE CODE
      • 13-101. Uniform Public Offense Code incorporated.
      • 13-102. Deletion.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL REGULATIONS
      • 13-201. Tattoos or body piercing; persons under 18 years of age.
      • 13-202. Same; definitions.
      • 13-203. Noise Disturbances; prohibited acts; exemptions.
      • 13-204. Same; statement of interest.
      • 13-205. Same; penalty.
      • 13-206. Loitering.
      • 13-207. Same; penalty.
      • 13-208. Violations; by minor.
      • 13-209. Permitting violation of disturbing the peace and/or loitering ordinance.
      • 13-210. Penalty and notice.
      • 13-211. Curfew.
      • 13-212. Marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
  • CHAPTER XIV. PUBLIC PROPERTY
    • ARTICLE 1. PUBLIC USE REGULATIONS
      • 14-101. Purpose.
      • 14-102. Definitions.
      • 14-103. Rules and Regulations.
      • 14-104. Exclusive use; when.
      • 14-105. Hold Harmless.
      • 14-106. Commercial Activity and Solicitations.
      • 14-107. Alcohol and Tobacco Prohibited.
      • 14-108. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 2. CEMETERY
      • 14-201. Control of cemetery.
      • 14-202. Cemetery Sexton.
      • 14-203. Interment notice; charges.
      • 14-204. Sale and Transfer of Lots.
      • 14-205. Vaults; Graves.
      • 14-206. Foundations, Markers, and Monuments.
      • 14-207. Visitors; Hours of Access; Dogs.
      • 14-208. Unlawful acts.
      • 14-209. Rules and Regulations.
      • 14-210. Penalty.
      • 14-211. Veterans Burial Site.
      • 14-212. Veterans Burial Site; costs waived.
      • 14-213. Veterans Burial Site; eligibility defined.
      • 14-214. Veterans Burial Site; Persons not eligible.
      • 14-215. Veterans Burial Site; Authority in Parks and Recreation Department.
      • 14-216. Veterans Burial Site; Rules and regulations.
      • 14-217. Cemetery Endowment Fund.
      • 14-218. Cemetery Endowment Fund Committee.
      • 14-219. Cemetery Endowment Fund; Accounting.
      • 14-220. Cemetery Endowment Fund; Permanent Trusts.
      • 14-221. Cemetery Endowment Fund; Maintenance of fund.
      • 14-222. Acceptance of Private Funds.
    • ARTICLE 3. CITY PARK REGULATIONS
      • 14-301. Purpose.
      • 14-302. Definitions.
      • 14-303. Rules and Regulations.
      • 14-304. Exclusive use; when.
      • 14-305. Hold Harmless.
      • 14-306. Park Hours and Closures.
      • 14-307. Motorized Vehicles.
      • 14-308. Horses, Ponies or other Livestock.
      • 14-309. Dogs.
      • 14-310. Fire.
      • 14-311. Commercial Activity and Solicitations.
      • 14-312. Garbage and Other Refuse.
      • 14-313. Care of Public Property.
      • 14-314. Hunting Prohibition.
      • 14-315. Dangerous Equipment and Activities.
      • 14-316. Alcohol Prohibited.
      • 14-317. Tobacco Prohibited.
      • 14-318. Concerts, Meetings, Assemblies.
      • 14-319. Special Use Areas.
      • 14-320. Disturbing the Peace; Sound Amplifiers.
      • 14-321. Sleeping and Camping.
      • 14-322. Solomon River Dam.
      • 14-323. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER XV. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
    • ARTICLE 1. SIDEWALKS
      • 15-101. Permit required.
      • 15-102. Sidewalk grade.
      • 15-103. Same; specifications.
      • 15-104. Same; petition.
      • 15-105. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
      • 15-106. Notice; publication.
      • 15-107. Right of abutting owner.
      • 15-108. Repairs by owner or city.
      • 15-109. Performance, statutory bond.
      • 15-110. Obstructing sidewalks.
      • 15-111. Same; exception.
      • 15-112. Work according to specifications.
      • 15-113. Violation.
    • ARTICLE 2. STREETS
      • 15-201. Excavation and curb cut permit.
      • 15-202. Same; bond.
      • 15-203. Same; filed.
      • 15-204. Same; barricades.
      • 15-205. Interference with barricades.
      • 15-206. Costs of repair.
      • 15-207. Altering drainage.
      • 15-208. Using streets.
      • 15-209. Dangerous objects in.
      • 15-210. Petroleum products in streets.
      • 15-211. Discharging water on streets.
    • ARTICLE 3. TREE BOARD; TREES AND SHRUBS
      • 15-301. Tree board established.
      • 15-302. Board duties, functions.
      • 15-303. Tree species.
      • 15-304. Street trees.
      • 15-305. Definitions.
      • 15-306. Trees and shrubs on private property.
      • 15-307. Trees and shrubs in right-of-way; abutting owner’s duties
      • 15-308. Trees and shrubs on public property.
      • 15-309. Notice of violation; hearing; notice to appear.
      • 15-310. Abatement by city; notice of costs; assessment and collection.
      • 15-311. Penalties and violation; civil actions.
      • 15-312. Removal of diseased tree or shrub.
      • 15-313. Removal by city; wood and tree materials.
    • ARTICLE 4. SNOW AND ICE
      • 15-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
      • 15-402. Same; exception; alternate remedy.
      • 15-403. Same; penalty.
      • 15-404. Removal may be made by city.
      • 15-405. Costs on tax rolls.
  • CHAPTER XVI. TRAFFIC
    • ARTICLE 1. STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
      • 16-101. Standard Traffic Ordinance incorporated.
      • 16-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 16-103. Amendment; speed limits.
      • 16-104. Penalty for scheduled fines.
      • 16-105. Amendments; compression release engine braking system.
      • 16-106. Deletions.
      • 16-107. Lawful Operation of All-Terrain Vehicles, Micro Utility Trucks, Work-Site Utility Vehicles, and Golf Carts within the City Limits.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL REGULATIONS
      • 16-201. Business district.
      • 16-202. Stop and yield signs, traffic control signs and signals.
      • 16-202a. Fire safety zones.
      • 16-203. Turn traffic control.
      • 16-204. Pedestrian crosswalks.
      • 16-205. School crosswalks.
      • 16-206. School zones.
      • 16-207. Court costs.
      • 16-208. Bicycles/skateboards/roller skates, or other similar devices on sidewalks.
      • 16-209. Designated truck, truck/tractor routes.
      • 16-210. One-way traffic controls signs and signals.
      • 16-211. Loading and unloading zones.
      • 16-212. No parking zone.
      • 16-213. Car parking only.
      • 16-214. Handicapped parking spaces.
      • 16-215. Parking zone.
      • 16-216. Parallel parking.
      • 16-217. Parking on front yards prohibited.
      • 16-218. Parking on handicap ramps prohibited.
      • 16-219. Commercial loading/unloading zone.
      • 16-220. One-way streets during certain school hours.
      • 16-221. Prohibited parking during certain school hours.
    • ARTICLE 3. OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
      • 16-301. Purpose.
      • 16-302. Unlawful operation.
      • 16-303. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 4. IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
      • 16-401. Definitions.
      • 16-402. Tow and impound without notice to owner.
      • 16-403. Notice after impoundment.
      • 16-404. Release procedures.
      • 16-405. Hearing procedures.
      • 16-406. Fees.
    • ARTICLE 5. SNOW ROUTES
      • 16-501. Establishment of snow routes.
      • 16-502. Vehicle Defined; Prohibition of Parking along Snow Routes.
      • 16-503. Removal of Vehicles; Penalties
      • 16-504. Signage.
  • CHAPTER XVII. UTILITIES
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 17-101. Definitions.
      • 17-102. Utility bills.
      • 17-103. Delinquent accounts.
      • 17-104. Notice; hearing.
      • 17-105. Same; finding.
      • 17-106. Utility deposit.
      • 17-107. Liability of property owner; lien.
      • 17-108. Lien.
      • 17-109. Kansas setoff program.
    • ARTICLE 2. WATER
      • 17-201. Regulations.
      • 17-202. Superintendent.
      • 17-203. Service connections.
      • 17-204. Same; fee.
      • 17-205. Meters.
      • 17-206. Same; testing.
      • 17-207. Tampering with meter.
      • 17-208. Leaks.
      • 17-209. Disconnection, reconnection.
      • 17-210. Reserved for future use.
      • 17-211. Reserved for future use.
      • 17-212. Cross connections.
      • 17-213. Right of access.
      • 17-214. Extension of city water service outside city limits.
      • 17-215. Water bills.
      • 17-216. Monthly rates.
    • ARTICLE 3. ELECTRICITY
      • 17-301. Director.
      • 17-302. Metering.
      • 17-303. Connect charges.
      • 17-304. Application for service.
      • 17-305. Discontinuance of service.
      • 17-306. Electric bills.
      • 17-307. Tampering with Electric Meter.
      • 17-308. Reserved.
      • 17-309. Monthly rates.
      • 17-310. Minimum rate.
      • 17-311. Estimated billings.
      • 17-312. Energy cost adjustment.
      • 17-313. Impact fee.
      • 17-314. Franchise fee.
      • 17-315. Extension of city electric service inside city limits.
      • 17-316. Extension of city utility service outside city limits.
      • 17-317. Connection fee for temporary electric service inside/outside city limits.
    • ARTICLE 4. SEWERS
      • 17-401. Definitions.
      • 17-402. Sewer connection required.
      • 17-403. Permit; connection fee.
      • 17-404. Application.
      • 17-405. Issuing permit.
      • 17-406. Costs.
      • 17-407. Sewer connection.
      • 17-408. Sewer for each building.
      • 17-409. Same; specifications.
      • 17-410. Failure to connect.
      • 17-411. Privy unlawful.
      • 17-412. Private sewer system.
      • 17-413. Same; permit.
      • 17-414. Same; inspection.
      • 17-415. Same; discharge.
      • 17-416. Same; additional requirements.
      • 17-417. Disposal of sewage.
      • 17-418. Natural outlet.
      • 17-419. Standards.
      • 17-420. Old building sewers.
      • 17-421. Mud, grease traps.
      • 17-422. Roof, foundation drains.
      • 17-423. Same; exception.
      • 17-424. Prohibited discharges.
      • 17-425. Sewer service charges.
      • 17-426. Same; additional charges.
      • 17-427. May require pretreatment.
      • 17-428. Industrial waste; testing.
      • 17-429. Special conditions.
      • 17-430. Bills.
      • 17-431. Reserved.
      • 17-432. Sewer installation and construction; permits.
      • 17-433. Privately constructed sewers.
      • 17-434. Septic tank haulers.
      • 17-435. Impact fee.
      • 17-436. Extension of city utility service outside city limits.
    • ARTICLE 5. SOLID WASTE
      • 17-501. Definitions.
      • 17-502. Collection.
      • 17-503. Contracts.
      • 17-504. Same; time of collection.
      • 17-505. Same; method of disposal.
      • 17-506. Duty of owner, occupant.
      • 17-507. Containers.
      • 17-508. Bulk containers; dumpsters.
      • 17-509. Enter private premises.
      • 17-510. Ownership of solid waste.
      • 17-511. Wrapping garbage.
      • 17-512. Heavy, bulky waste.
      • 17-513. Construction and demolition.
      • 17-514. Hazardous materials.
      • 17-515. Prohibited practices.
      • 11-516. Objectionable waste.
      • 17-517. Unauthorized disposal.
      • 17-518. Unusual situations.
      • 17-519. Administration fee and landfill fees.
      • 17-520. Fee schedule.
      • 17-521. Billing.
    • ARTICLE 6. WATER CONSERVATION
      • 17-601. Purpose.
      • 17-602. Definitions.
      • 17-603. Declaration of a water emergency.
      • 17-604. Voluntary conservation measures.
      • 17-605. Mandatory conservation measures.
      • 17-606. Emergency water rates.
      • 17-607. Regulations.
      • 17-608. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
      • 17-609. Emergency termination.
    • ARTICLE 7. RENEWABLE PARALLEL GENERATION POLICY
      • 17-701. Interconnection standards adopted.
      • 17-702. Available.
      • 17-703. Application.
      • 17-704. Character of Service.
      • 17-705. Rates.
      • 17-706. Minimum Bill.
      • 17-707. Metering.
      • 17-708. Customer Billing.
      • 17-709. Customer Billing Credit.
      • 17-710. Terms and Conditions.
  • CHAPTER XVIII. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • ARTICLE 1. PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
      • 18-101. Commission established.
      • 18-102. Membership, terms, interest and compensation.
      • 18-103. Meetings, officers and records.
      • 18-104. Powers and duties.
      • 18-105. Board of zoning appeals.
      • 18-106. Budget.
      • 18-107. Comprehensive plan.
      • 18-108. Pedestrian and bicycle improvements master plan.
    • ARTICLE 2. ZONING REGULATIONS.
      • 18-201. Zoning regulations and zoning map incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 3. NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
      • 18-301. Regional commission created.
      • 18-302. Membership, qualification and term.
      • 18-303. Compensation.
      • 18-304. Meetings.
      • 18-305. Functions, duties, and powers.
      • 18-306. Rules.
    • ARTICLE 4. FLOOD HAZARD BOUNDARY MAP
      • 18-401. City inspector to enforce.
      • 18-402. Same; governing body to designate.
      • 18-403. Official map.
      • 18-404. Permits required.
      • 18-405. City inspector to review application.
      • 18-406. Same; requirement.
      • 18-407. Same; governing body.
      • 18-408. New water and sewer.
      • 18-409. Flood carrying capacity.
      • 18-410. Amendments.
      • 18-411. Definitions.
    • ARTICLE 5. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
      • 18-501. Floodplain management ordinance incorporated.
    • ARTICLE 6. SMALL CELL AESTHETIC STANDARDS
      • 18-601. Small cell aesthetic standards incorporated.
  • CHAPTER XIX. BELOIT LAND BANK
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL
      • 19-101. Land Bank established.
      • 19-102. Definitions.
    • ARTICLE 2. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
      • 19-201. Land Bank Board of Trustees; appointment; terms; dissolution.
      • 19-202. Officers; organization; open meetings.
      • 19-203. Powers of the Land Bank board.
      • 19-301. Administration of property.
      • 19-302. Transfer of property.
      • 19-303. Budget; records; report.
      • 19-304. Sale of property.
      • 19-305. Exemption of property from taxation.
      • 19-306. Use of money received from sale of property
      • 19-307. Advisory committees.
  • APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 1
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 3 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 4
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 5
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 6 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 7 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 8 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDININACE NO. 9 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 10 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 11 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 12 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 13
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 14 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 15
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 16
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 17 (REPEALED)
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 18
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 20
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 21
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 22
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • ORDINANCE NO. 2047 (GAS)
    • ORDINANCE NO. 2147 (CABLE)
    • ORDINANCE NO. 2148 (TELECOM)
    • ORDINANCE NO. 2164 (ELECTRIC)
    • ORDINANCE NO. 2235 (GAS)
    • ORDINANCE NO. 2254 (TELECOM)
  • APPENDIX C – ZONING REGULATIONS
    • CHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATION
      • SECTION 101 GENERAL
      • SECTION 102 FEES
      • SECTION 103 EXISTING BUILDINGS AND USES
      • SECTION 104 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE ZONING CODE OFFICIAL
      • SECTION 105 PLANNING COMMISSION
      • SECTION 106 COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE
      • SECTION 107 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
      • SECTION 108 RESERVED
      • SECTION 109 HEARINGS, APPEALS AND AMENDMENTS
      • SECTION 110 VIOLATIONS
      • SECTION 111 PERMITS AND APPROVALS
    • CHAPTER 2. DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 201 GENERAL
      • SECTION 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS
    • CHAPTER 3. USE DISTRICTS
      • SECTION 301 DISTRICT CLASSIFICATIONS
      • SECTION 302 RESERVED
      • SECTION 303 ZONING MAP
      • SECTION 304 ANNEXED TERRITORY
      • SECTION 305 RULES WHERE UNCERTAINTY MAY ARISE
      • SECTION 306 CONDITIONAL USES
    • CHAPTER 4. AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 401 “A” AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
    • CHAPTER 5. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
      • SECTION 501 “R-1” LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 502 “R-2” MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 503 “R-3” HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 504 MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (MU-R)
      • SECTION 505 “M-P” MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT.
    • CHAPTER 6. COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
      • SECTION 601 “C-1” CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 602 “C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 603 “B-P” BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT.
    • CHAPTER 7. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
      • SECTION 701 “I-1” LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.
      • SECTION 702 “I-2” HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.
    • CHAPTER 8. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • SECTION 801 OFF-STREET PARKING
      • SECTION 802 FENCES AND RETAINING WALLS
      • SECTION 803 LOCATION OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
      • SECTION 804 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
      • SECTION 805 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 806 LOADING SPACES
      • SECTION 807 SIGHT TRIANGLE
      • SECTION 808 PASSAGEWAYS
      • SECTION 809 APPROVAL FOR AND AVAILABILITY OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES
      • SECTION 810 BUILDING SETBACK LINES
    • CHAPTER 9. SPECIAL REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 901 PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS
      • SECTION 902 SOLAR ENERGY AND SOLAR SYSTEMS
      • SECTION 903 WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS
      • SECTION 904 TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS
      • SECTION 905 HOME OCCUPATIONS
    • CHAPTER 10. SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 1001 PURPOSE
      • SECTION 1002 DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 1003 GENERAL SIGN TYPES
      • SECTION 1004 GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • SECTION 1005 EXEMPT SIGNS
      • SECTION 1006 PROHIBITED SIGNS
      • SECTION 1007 PERMITS
      • SECTION 1008 SPECIFIC SIGN REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 1009 SIGNS FOR DEVELOPMENT COMPLEXES
    • CHAPTER 11. NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES AND USES
      • SECTION 1101 GENERAL
      • SECTION 1102 DISCONTINUANCE
      • SECTION 1103 ENLARGEMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS
    • CHAPTER 12. CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 1201 GENERAL
      • SECTION 1202 APPLICATIONS
      • SECTION 1203 PUBLIC HEARING
      • SECTION 1204 DETERMINATION
      • SECTION 1205 EXPIRATION AND REVOCATION
      • SECTION 1206 AMENDMENTS
      • SECTION 1207 CONDITIONAL USE REVIEW CRITERIA
    • CHAPTER 13. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
      • SECTION 1301 GENERAL
      • SECTION 1302 CONDITIONS
      • SECTION 1303 PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION
      • SECTION 1304 REQUIRED CONTRIBUTIONS
      • SECTION 1305 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION