• CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWTON, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 4841-14
    • 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. Rules of construction and definitions.
      • 1-103. Parenthetical and reference matter.
      • 1-104. Catchlines.
      • 1-105. Reserved.
      • 1-106. Reserved.
      • 1-107. Reserved.
      • 1-108. Ordinance book.
      • 1-109. Reserved.
      • 1-110. Reserved.
      • 1-111. Altering code.
      • 1-112. Scope of application.
      • 1-113. General penalty.
      • 1-114. Severability.
    • ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY
      • 1-201. Form of government.
      • 1-202. Governing body; titles.
      • 1-203. Titles.
      • 1-204. Powers generally.
      • 1-205. Salary of governing body.
      • 1-206. Bonds of Commissioners.
      • 1-207. Offices and salaries.
      • 1-208. Members not to interfere.
      • 1-209. Meetings.
      • 1-210. Order of business.
      • 1-211. Same; open meetings quorum.
      • 1-212. Quorum requirement.
      • 1-213. Same; administrative departments.
      • 1-214. Appoint City Manager.
      • 1-215. Appoint City Attorney.
      • 1-216. Same; Boards and Commissions.
      • 1-217. Emergency government.
    • ARTICLE 3. CITY MANAGER
      • 1-301. Qualifications and term of city manager.
      • 1-302. Duties and responsibilities of city manager.
    • ARTICLE 4. ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
      • 1-401. Departments created.
      • 1-402. Departmental divisions; officers; employees; boards.
      • 1-403. Department of law.
      • 1-404. Department of service.
      • 1-405. Department of public welfare.
      • 1-406. Department of safety.
      • 1-407. Department of finance.
      • 1-408. Department of parks.
      • 1-409. Department of cemetery.
      • 1-410. Department of water and sewerage.
    • ARTICLE 5. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
      • 1-501. Salary of city manager.
      • 1-502. Salary classification; officers and employees.
      • 1-503. Reimbursement of employees.
      • 1-504. Payroll deductions; group insurance.
      • 1-505. Regulation; committee, agency meetings.
    • ARTICLE 6. OATHS AND BONDS
      • 1-601. Officer’s oath.
      • 1-602. Bond of commissioners.
      • 1-603. Bonds of certain officers required.
      • 1-604. Same; city treasurer.
      • 1-605. Condition of bonds.
      • 1-606. Approval of bonds.
      • 1-607. Bonds; corporate surety required; exceptions.
    • ARTICLE 7. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
      • 1-608. Premiums paid by city.
      • 1-701. Social security.
    • ARTICLE 8. FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS PENSION FUNDS
      • 1-801. Pension funds established.
      • 1-802. Board of trustees for each fund; president and secretary; treasurer.
      • 1-803. Administration of funds.
    • ARTICLE 9. INVESTMENT OF IDLE FUNDS
      • 1-901. Investments authorized.
      • 1-902. Investment of idle funds.
      • 1-903. Custody and safekeeping.
    • ARTICLE 10. CONVENTIONS AND TOURISM
      • 1-1001. Definitions.
      • 1-1002. Transient guest tax.
      • 1-1003. Same; tourism and convention fund.
      • 1-1004. Same; expenditures.
      • 1-1005. Newton convention and tourism committee.
      • 1-1006. Same; amendment.
    • ARTICLE 11. JOBS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
      • 1-1101. Jobs development advisory board.
      • 1-1102. Same; duties.
    • ARTICLE 12. JOINT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
      • 1-1201. Joint historic preservation commission; creation.
      • 1-1202. Same; terms of members.
      • 1-1203. Same; meetings.
      • 1-1204. Same; officers.
      • 1-1205. Same; statement of purposes and duties.
  • CHAPTER II. AIRPORT
    • ARTICLE 1. NEWTON CITY-COUNTY AIRPORT
      • 2-101. Handbook incorporated.
      • 2-102. Copies, marked, filed.
      • 2-103. Newton city-county aviation commission.
  • CHAPTER III. ANIMALS AND FOWL
    • ARTICLE 1. CONTROL, REGISTRATION, KEEPING
      • 3-101. Animal Control Officer.
      • 3-102. Enforcement.
      • 3-103. Exclusion.
      • 3-104. Confiscation of Animals.
      • 3-105. Definitions.
      • 3-106. Harboring Certain Animals Prohibited.
      • 3-107. Animals Allowed.
      • 3-108. Violations and penalties.
    • ARTICLE 2. PROTECTION OFANIMALS
      • 3-201. Animal at-large.
      • 3-202. Neglect and Inhumane Treatment.
      • 3-203. Unlicensed Kennel or Cattery.
      • 3-204. Dog Fighting.
      • 3-205. Breaking and Training Animals.
      • 3-206. Picketing Animals.
      • 3-207. Killing Animals.
      • 3-208. Dyed Animals.
      • 3-209. Animals in Streets.
      • 3-210. Striking Animals.
      • 3-211. Animals in Vehicles.
      • 3-212. Transporting Animals.
      • 3-213. Allowing an Aggressive Animal At-Large.
      • 3-214. Habitual Violator.
      • 3-215. Violations and penalties.
    • ARTICLE 3. KEEPING ANIMALS
      • 3-301. Sanitary conditions.
      • 3-302. Adequate Drainage.
      • 3-303. Storage of Materials.
      • 3-304. Habitual Barking.
      • 3-305. Harboring without a License.
      • 3-306. Violations and penalties.
    • ARTICLE 4. REGISTRATION, VACCINATION, LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS; FEES.
      • 3-401. Registration, vaccination, licensing of dogs and cats; fees.
      • 3-402. Immunization of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets.
      • 3-403. Violations and penalties.
    • ARTICLE 5. ANIMAL BITES & QUARANTINE
      • 3-501. Procedure for response to Animal bites.
      • 3-502. State Law.
    • ARTICLE 6. DANGEROUS ANIMALS
      • 3-601. Procedure for the determination of a dangerous animal.
      • 3-602. Disposition of Dangerous Animal.
      • 3-603. Appeal to District Court.
      • 3-604. Control of Dangerous Animals.
      • 3-605. Dangerous Animal Agreement Requirement.
      • 3-606. Exceptions.
      • 3-607. Failure to Comply with Dangerous Animal Agreement.
      • 3-608. Dangerous Animal At-Large.
      • 3-609. Attack on Human or Animal
      • 3-610. Violations and penalties.
    • ARTICLE 7. BEEKEEPING
      • 3-701. Keeping of bees.
      • 3-702. Violations and penalties.
    • ARTICLE 8. CHICKENS
      • 3-801. Keeping of chickens.
      • 3-802. Violations and penalties.
    • ARTICLE 9. HORSES
      • 3-901. Keeping of horses.
      • 3-902. Violations and penalties.
    • ARTICLE 10. FERAL CAT TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM
      • 3-1001. Caring Hands Humane Society authorized to conduct a feral cat trap-neuter-return program.
      • 3-1002. Same; exemption from animal code.
    • ARTICLE 11. IMPOUND, REDEMPTION AND DISPOSITION OF ANIMALS
      • 3-1101. Impoundment of animals.
      • 3-1102. Redemption of Animals.
      • 3-1103. Disposition of Animals.
    • ARTICLE 12. TRAPPING
      • 3-1201. Trapping.
      • 3-1202. Interference with Animal Control Officer Traps.
      • 3-1203. Violations and penalties.
    • ARTICLE 13. PET SHOPS
      • 3-1301. Pet shop conditions.
      • 3-1302. Facilities.
      • 3-1303. Permit and Inspection Requirements.
      • 3-1304. Exempt from Certain Regulations.
      • 3-1305. Revocation of Permit.
      • 3-1306. Pet shops.
      • 3-1307. Penalties.
  • CHAPTER IV. BEVERAGES
    • ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
      • 4-101. Definitions.
    • ARTICLE 2. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR AND CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES AND PERMITS
      • 4-201. License, permit required.
      • 4-202. Classes of licenses and permits; terms.
      • 4-203. Occupation or license taxes; permit fees.
      • 4-204. Application for cereal malt beverage retailer license.
      • 4-205. Application for alcoholic beverage license.
      • 4-206. Application for special event cereal malt beverage permit.
      • 4-207. Injunction proceedings.
      • 4-208. Application for temporary permit.
      • 4-209. Inspection of premises.
      • 4-210. Display of licenses and permits.
      • 4-211. Termination, revocation and suspension of licenses and permits.
      • 4-212. Revocation of suspension of Cereal Malt Beverage Retailer License; grounds; appeal.
      • 4-213. Licenses and permits not transferable.
      • 4-214. Hours of sale.
      • 4-215. Location restrictions.
      • 4-216. Cereal Malt Beverage license requirements for a limited liability company.
    • ARTICLE 3. REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR AND CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES
      • 4-301. Reports, records and inspections.
      • 4-302. Sanitary and safety regulations for CMB retailers.
      • 4-303. General rules and regulations as to CMB retailers.
      • 4-304. Notice for catered events.
      • 4-305. Open saloons.
      • 4-306. Consumption on public property.
      • 4-307. General rules and regulations as both cereal malt beverages and alcoholic liquor.
      • 4-308. Public consumption.
      • 4-309. Common Consumption.
    • ARTICLE 4. PENALTIES
      • 4-401. Penalties.
  • CHAPTER V. RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE
  • CHAPTER VI. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
    • ARTICLE 1A. BUILDING CODE
      • 6-101. International building code and international residential code incorporated.
      • 6-102. Board of examiners and appeals created, duties.
      • 6-103. Deletions to International Building Code and International Residential Code.
      • 6-104. Amendments to International Building Code and International Residential Code.
      • 6-104a. Additional interim amendments to international building code and international residential code.
      • 6-105:112. Reserved for future use.
      • 6-113. Building permits required.
      • 6-114. Application for permit.
      • 6-114a. Same; alternate procedure.
      • 6-114a1. Same; phase I, site work.
      • 6-114a2. Same; phase II, footing, foundation, structural frame and bearing walls.
      • 6-114a3. Same; phase III, completion of project.
      • 6-115. Plot diagram.
      • 6-116. Fee schedule.
      • 6-116.1. Same; new construction, additions to existing buildings and building repairs and alterations.
      • 6-116.2. Same; wrecking permits.
      • 6-116.3. Same; mechanical equipment.
      • 6-117. Substantiation of valuation; exemption.
      • 6-118. Contractor defined.
      • 6-119. Responsibility.
      • 6-120. License required.
      • 6-121. Licensing renewal.
      • 6-122. Class A license.
      • 6-123. Class B license.
      • 6-124. Class C license.
      • 6-125. Class D license.
      • 6-126. Wrecking contractor’s license.
      • 6-126a. Insurance required.
      • 6-127. Reserved for future use.
      • 6-128. Examination for contractors.
      • 6-129. License approval and issuance.
      • 6-130. Revocation of license.
      • 6-131. Reserved for future use.
      • 6-132. Exemptions.
    • ARTICLE 1B. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES
      • 6-133. Purpose.
      • 6-134. Definitions.
      • 6-135. Public officer; duties.
      • 6-136. Procedure; petition.
      • 6-137. Same; notice.
      • 6-138. Same; publication.
      • 6-139. Same; hearing, order.
      • 6-140. Duty of owner.
      • 6-141. Same; failure to comply.
      • 6-142. Same; make site safe.
      • 6-143. Assessment of costs.
      • 6-144. Immediate hazard.
      • 6-145. Appeals from order.
      • 6-146. Scope of article.
    • ARTICLE 1C. FIRE DISTRICTS
      • 6-147. Zones designated.
    • ARTICLE 1D. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
      • 6-148. Reserved for future use.
      • 6-149. Basements.
      • 6-150. Crawl spaces.
      • 6-151. Vapor barriers.
      • 6-152. Permit to use street.
      • 6-153. Agreement to use adjoining property.
      • 6-154. Wood and other solid fuel burning fireplaces and appliances.
      • 6-155. Enforcement, penalty for violations.
    • ARTICLE 2. ELECTRICAL CODE
      • 6-201. Scope.
      • 6-202. National Electrical Code incorporated; installation standards.
      • 6-202a. Amendments to National Electrical Code.
      • 6-203. Definitions.
      • 6-204. Not retroactive.
      • 6-205. Electrical inspector; appointment; duties.
      • 6-206. Inspections.
      • 6-207. Authority to disconnect electrical wiring.
      • 6-208. Reinspection.
      • 6-209. Right of entry.
      • 6-210. Liability for damages.
      • 6-211. Hold harmless clause.
      • 6-212. Electrical advisory board.
      • 6-213. Same; compensation.
      • 6-214. Same; duties.
      • 6-215. Examination for electricians.
      • 6-216. Same; fee.
      • 6-217. Electrician’s certificates required; insurance required.
      • 6-218. Same; exceptions.
      • 6-219. Nonresident electrician certificate.
      • 6-220. Revocation or suspension of certificates and licenses.
      • 6-221. Same; notice, hearing.
      • 6-222. License required.
      • 6-223. License; general electrical fees.
      • 6-224. Electrical contractor.
      • 6-225. Firm or corporation wiring.
      • 6-226. Permits required; fees established.
      • 6-227. Same; fee waived.
      • 6-228. Expiration of permits; new permit required.
      • 6-229. Wiring methods: marking of conductors.
      • 6-229a. Same; aluminum conductors.
      • 6-230. Same; fire zone 1.
      • 6-231. Power to condemn.
      • 6-232. Decision of questions.
      • 6-233. Violation and penalties.
      • 6-234. Validity.
    • ARTICLE 3. PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING CODE
      • 6-301. International plumbing code incorporated.
      • 6-302. Deletions, amendments and additions.
      • 6-303. Additional local regulations.
      • 6-304. Definitions.
      • 6-305. Permits.
      • 6-306. Same; fees.
      • 6-307. License, fees.
      • 6-308. Examination for plumbers.
      • 6-309. Same; certificates.
      • 6-309a. Firm or corporation plumbing; certificates of competency.
      • 6-310. Revocation or suspension of certificates and licenses.
      • 6-311. Same; notice, hearing.
      • 6-312. Plumbing Appeal Board.
      • 6-313. Same; duties.
      • 6-314. Insurance required.
      • 6-315. Inspections and testing.
      • 6-316. Disconnecting water supply.
      • 6-317. Violations and penalties.
    • ARTICLE 3A. INTERNATIONL FUEL GAS CODE
      • 6-3a01. International fuel gas code incorporated.
      • 6-3a02. Fuel Choice.
    • ARTICLE 4. MECHANICAL CODE
      • 6-401. Incorporating international mechanical code.
      • 6-402. Deletions.
      • 6-403. Additions and amendments.
      • 6-404. Permits, fees.
      • 6-405. Local regulations.
      • 6-406. License, fees.
      • 6-406a. Mechanical installers certificates required.
      • 6-407. Insurance required.
      • 6-408. Exception.
      • 6-409. Examination for mechanical equipment installers and servicers.
      • 6-410. Same; fee.
      • 6-411. Certificates.
      • 6-412. Nonresident certificate.
      • 6-412a. Firm or corporate mechanical equipment installation and servicing; certificates of competency.
      • 6-413. Revocation or suspension of certificates and licenses.
      • 6-414. Same; notice, hearing.
      • 6-415. Mechanical advisory board.
      • 6-416. Same; duties.
      • 6-417. Violations and penalties.
    • ARTICLE 5. PREFABRICATED ASSEMBLIES
      • 6-501. Definitions.
      • 6-502. Certificates of approval.
      • 6-503. Field erection.
      • 6-504. Certificates required.
    • ARTICLE 6. RESERVED
    • ARTICLE 7. HOUSE NUMBERING
      • 6-701. Numbering.
      • 6-702. Exceptions to system.
      • 6-703. Display of numbers required.
      • 6-704. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 8. AIR CONDITIONING
      • 6-801. Definitions.
      • 6-802. Newly installed systems.
      • 6-803. Permit required.
      • 6-804. Application for permit.
      • 6-805. Fees.
      • 6-806. Permit requirements.
      • 6-807. Air conditioners outside the city but attached to city water supply and sewage system.
      • 6-808. Type prohibited.
      • 6-809. Exemptions.
      • 6-810. Emergency restrictions.
      • 6-811. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 9. FAIR HOUSING
      • 6-901. Statement of policy.
      • 6-902. Definitions.
      • 6-903. Unlawful discriminatory housing practices.
      • 6-904. Fair housing board.
      • 6-905. Procedure for processing complaints.
      • 6-906. Enforcement.
      • 6-907. Severability.
    • ARTICLE 10. MINIMUM HOUSING CODE
      • 6-1001. International property maintenance code incorporated.
      • 6-1002. Housing advisory and appeals board.
      • 6-1003. Enforcement; penalties for violations.
    • ARTICLE 11. CITY BEAUTIFICATION
      • 6-1101. Dangerous structures; regulations.
      • 6-1102. Definitions.
      • 6-1103. Designation of public officer.
      • 6-1104. Petition filed; procedure.
      • 6-1105. Public officer, determine unfit structures.
      • 6-1106. Public officer; serve complaints, orders.
      • 6-1107. Persons affected, may petition.
      • 6-1108. Public officer; exercise powers.
      • 6-1109. Owner comply with provisions of code.
      • 6-1110. Public officer; place notice.
      • 6-1111. Other powers preserved.
      • 6-1112. Penalty.
      • 6-1113. Board of structure appeals.
    • ARTICLE 11A. DANGEROUS STRUCTURES
      • 6-11a01. Definitions.
      • 6-11a02. Reserved.
      • 6-11a03. Reserved.
      • 6-11a04. Nuisance abatement and enforcement in procedures by the governing body.
      • 6-11a05. Authority of public officers; interference.
      • 6-11a06. Powers reserved.
  • CHAPTER VII. CEMETERIES
    • ARTICLE 1. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AND FEES
      • 7-101. Regulations and fees incorporated.
      • 7-102. Violations of rules and regulations; penalties.
    • ARTICLE 2. REVESTMENT OF TITLE
      • 7-201. Definitions.
      • 7-202. Applicability.
      • 7-203. Lots subject to revestment.
      • 7-204. Revestment; notice.
      • 7-205. Revestment; procedure.
      • 7-206. Prima facie evidence of abandonment.
      • 7-207. Judgments filed.
      • 7-208. Title revested.
  • CHAPTER VIII. ELECTIONS AND WARDS
    • ARTICLE 1. VOTING
      • 8-101. Election of officers.
      • 8-102. Same; eligibility and qualifications; residency.
      • 8-103. Same; candidate for office of commissioners.
      • 8-104. Same; Elections.
      • 8-105. Same; Terms of Office; Oaths of Office.
      • 8-106. Same; Mayor.
      • 8-107. Same; Vice-Mayor.
    • ARTICLE 2. WARDS AND PRECINCTS
      • 8-201. Wards and precincts.
      • 8-202. First ward.
      • 8-203. First ward; precincts.
      • 8-204. Second ward.
      • 8-205. Second ward; precincts.
      • 8-206. Third ward.
      • 8-207. Third ward; precincts.
      • 8-208. Fourth ward.
      • 8-209. Fourth ward; precincts.
  • CHAPTER IX. FIRE DEPARTMENT
    • ARTICLE 1. FIRE DEPARTMENT
      • 9-101. Chief of fire department; authority.
      • 9-102. Driving over hose.
      • 9-103. Obstructing fire hydrants.
      • 9-104. False alarms.
      • 9-105. Use of equipment for private purposes.
      • 9-106. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 2. FIREMEN’S RELIEF ASSOCIATION
      • 9-201. Firemen’s relief association; membership.
      • 9-202. Treasurer; bond.
      • 9-203. Funds; limitation of use.
      • 9-204. Investment of funds.
  • CHAPTER X. FIRE PREVENTION
    • ARTICLE 1. INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
      • 10-101. International Fire Code incorporated.
      • 10-102. Definitions.
      • 10-103. Deletions to the International Fire Code.
      • 10-104. Amendments and additions to the International Fire Code.
      • 10-105. Establishment of duties of bureau of fire prevention.
      • 10-106. Violations, enforcement and penalties.
    • ARTICLE 2. SMOKE DETECTORS
      • 10-201. Smoke detectors.
    • ARTICLE 3. FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, LP GAS AND EXPLOSIVES
      • 10-301. Reserved.
      • 10-302. Bulk plants; permit required.
      • 10-303. Service stations; permit required.
      • 10-304. Reserved.
      • 10-305. Reserved.
      • 10-306. LP gas installation; location; permits; inspection; fees.
      • 10-307. Reserved.
      • 10-308. Reserved.
      • 10-309. Penalty.
      • 10-310. Reserved.
      • 10-311. Reserved.
      • 10-312. Validity.
      • 10-313. Reserved.
      • 10-314. Reserved.
    • ARTICLE 4. TRASH BURNING
      • 10-401. Burning trash; rubbish, prohibited.
      • 10-402. Reserved.
      • 10-403. Bonfires.
      • 10-404. Outdoor cooking.
      • 10-405. Reserved.
      • 10-406. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 5. ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
      • 10-501. Storage; handling unlawful.
      • 10-502. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 6. FIREWORKS
      • 10-601. Fireworks defined.
      • 10-602. Fireworks prohibited; exceptions.
      • 10-603. Limited use exception; conditions.
      • 10-604. Limited sales exception; permit requirements and conditions.
      • 10-605. Public display exception; permit requirements and conditions.
      • 10-606. Authority of fire and police chiefs.
      • 10-607. Display of signs in sales premises.
  • CHAPTER XI. HEALTH
    • ARTICLE 1. BOARD OF HEALTH
      • 11-101. Board of health.
      • 11-102. Duties of board of health.
      • 11-103. Public health sanitarian appointment; duties.
    • ARTICLE 2. HEALTH NUISANCES
      • 11-201. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
      • 11-202. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 11-203. Right of entry.
      • 11-204. Notice.
      • 11-205. Same; contents.
      • 11-206. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 11-207. Abatement.
      • 11-208. Hearing.
      • 11-209. Costs assessed.
      • 11-210. Outdoor toilets; plans, specifications; application, records.
    • ARTICLE 3. RESERVED
    • ARTICLE 4. RESERVED
    • ARTICLE 5. MOBILE ICE CREAM AND FROZEN DESSERTS OPERATIONS
      • 11-501. Definitions.
      • 11-502. Permits; application; fee.
      • 11-503. Application; investigation, report.
      • 11-504. Compliance required; suspension, revocation.
      • 11-505. Examination and condemnation of unwholesome or adulterated food.
      • 11-506. Inspection.
      • 11-507. Mobile units.
      • 11-508. Service depot.
      • 11-509. Operator of mobile unit.
      • 11-510. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 6. WEEDS
      • 11-601. Weeds to be removed.
      • 11-602. Definitions.
      • 11-603. Public officer; notice to remove.
      • 11-604. Abatement; assessment of costs.
      • 11-605. Right of entry.
      • 11-606. Unlawful interference.
      • 11-607. Noxious weeds.
    • ARTICLE 7. SUBSTANCE ABUSE BOARD
      • 11-701. Newton substance abuse board.
    • ARTICLE 8. JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
      • 11-801. Findings of governing body.
      • 11-802. Definitions.
      • 11-803. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
      • 11-804. Public officer.
      • 11-805. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 11-806. Right of entry.
      • 11-807. Notice.
      • 11-808. Same; contents.
      • 11-809. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 11-810. Abatement.
      • 11-811. Disposition of vehicle.
      • 11-812. Hearing.
      • 11-813. Costs assessed.
    • ARTICLE 9. INSURANCE PROCEEDS FUND
      • 11-901. Scope and application.
      • 11-902. Lien created.
      • 11-903. Same; encumbrances.
      • 11-904. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 11-905. Procedure.
      • 11-906. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 11-907. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 11-908. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 11-909. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 11-910. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 11-911. Insurers; liability.
    • ARTICLE 10 MOBILE FOOD VENDORS
      • 11-1001. Definitions.
      • 11-1002. Mobile Food Vendor License, other licenses required.
      • 11-1003. Mobile Food Vendor License fees.
      • 11-1004. Injunction proceedings.
      • 11-1005. Inspections.
      • 11-1006. Display of licenses.
      • 11-1007. Termination, revocation and suspension of licenses.
      • 11-1008 Appeals.
      • 11-1009. Licenses not transferable.
      • 11-1010. Application.
      • 11-1011. Hours of Operation.
      • 11-1012. Location restrictions.
      • 11-1013. Fire Safety.
      • 11-1014. Prohibited Sales.
      • 11-1015 Lights.
      • 11-1016 Intentionally Omitted.
      • 11-1017 Sound Devices.
      • 11-1018 Trash and Site Cleanup.
      • 11-1019 Seating.
      • 11-1020 Food Handling.
      • 11-1021 Wastewater Disposal.
      • 11-1022 Mobile Units.
      • 11-1023 Penalties.
  • CHAPTER XII. LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
      • 12-101. License issued and tax paid in advance.
      • 12-102. Carrying on business at different places.
      • 12-103. Definitions.
      • 12-104. Applies to employers.
      • 12-105. Time fees or taxes due.
      • 12-106. Fraction of term.
      • 12-107. Expiration.
      • 12-108. Not transferable.
      • 12-109. Posting of license.
      • 12-110. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 2. LICENSES, MISCELLANEOUS
      • 12-201. Occupation tax.
      • 12-202. Peddlers.
      • 12-203. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 3. BANKRUPT, FIRE AND CLOSING-OUT SALES
      • 12-301. Bankrupt, fire and closing-out sales, licenses and fees.
      • 12-302. Inventory.
      • 12-303. Application.
      • 12-304. Time limitation.
      • 12-305. Advertising.
      • 12-306. Records to be kept; verifications of items sold.
      • 12-307. Withholding information.
      • 12-308. Place of sale.
      • 12-309. Ordering goods to be sold.
      • 12-310. Recovery of license fees.
      • 12-311. Exceptions.
      • 12-312. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 4. BILLIARD AND POOL HALLS
      • 12-401. Definitions.
      • 12-402. Screens, curtains, etc.
      • 12-403. Games of chance.
      • 12-404. Intoxicating liquors.
      • 12-405. Minors under 18.
      • 12-406. Limited public billiard hall license and exemptions.
      • 12-407. Gamblers, etc.; prohibited from loitering.
      • 12-408. Time for opening, closing.
      • 12-409. Swearing, etc.
      • 12-410. Ordinance to be posted.
      • 12-411. Application for license.
      • 12-412. License fee.
      • 12-413. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 5. HANDBILLS
      • 12-501. Distribution of handbills, etc.
      • 12-502. Commercial distributor license required; exclusions.
      • 12-503. Same; exclusions.
      • 12-504. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 6. LOUD-SPEAKERS
      • 12-601. License required.
      • 12-602. License fee.
      • 12-603. Disturbing the peace and quiet.
      • 12-604. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 7. PAWNBROKERS, PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS AND SCRAP METAL DEALERS
      • 12-701. Definitions.
      • 12-702. License required.
      • 12-703. Eligibility for license.
      • 12-704. License issued; display.
      • 12-705. Compliance with applicable laws; suspension or revocation of license.
      • 12-707. Penalty.
      • 12-708. Registration of scrap metal dealers.
      • 12-709. Qualifications for scrap metal dealers; suspension or revocation of registration.
    • ARTICLE 8. SALES AT PUBLIC AUCTIONS
      • 12-801. License required for auctions of certain articles; fees; hours.
      • 12-802. Bond required.
      • 12-803. Articles to be tagged.
      • 12-804. Prohibited act.
      • 12-805. Regular stock to be sold.
      • 12-806. Proper information to be given.
      • 12-807. Exception.
      • 12-808. Penalty.
      • 12-809. Saving clause.
    • ARTICLE 9. SIDEWALK AND TRUCKLOAD SALES
      • 12-901. Permit required.
      • 12-902. Same; issuance, fees.
      • 12-903. Obstructing sidewalks.
      • 12-904. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 10. TAXICAB AND TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES
      • 12-1001. Definitions.
      • 12-1002. Taxicab and TNC driver disqualifications.
      • 12-1003. Regulations and requirements.
      • 12-1004. Unlawful acts.
      • 12-1005. Register of taxicab and TNC drivers.
      • 12-1006. Taxi stands.
    • ARTICLE 11. MISCELLANEOUS SALES
      • 12-1101. Miscellaneous sales defined.
      • 12-1102. Regulation.
      • 12-1103. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 12. SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
      • 12-1201. Definitions.
      • 12-1202. Classification.
      • 12-1203. License required; application.
      • 12-1204. Issuance of license.
      • 12-1205. Fees.
      • 12-1206. Inspection.
      • 12-1207. Expiration of license.
      • 12-1208. Suspension.
      • 12-1209. Revocation.
      • 12-1210. Hearing; judicial review.
      • 12-1211. Transfer of license.
      • 12-1212. Location of sexually oriented businesses; hours of operation; manner of operation.
      • 12-1213. Regulations pertaining to exhibition of sexually explicit films or videos.
      • 12-1214. Regulations pertaining to sexually oriented businesses featuring nudity or live performances.
      • 12-1215. Loitering and exterior lighting and monitoring requirements.
      • 12-1216. Penalties and enforcement.
      • 12-1217. Injunction.
      • 12-1218. Applicability of article to existing businesses.
      • 12-1219. Severability.
  • CHAPTER XIII. MOBILE HOMES AND PARKS
    • ARTICLE 1. MOBILE HOMES AND PARKS
      • 13-101. Finding of public necessity.
      • 13-102. Mobile homes; when prohibited.
      • 13-103. Maintenance and operation.
      • 13-104. Tie downs required.
      • 13-105. Frame tie down.
      • 13-106. Approved tie downs.
      • 13-107. Permits required for installation or relocation of mobile homes.
      • 13-108. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER XIV. MUNICIPAL COURT
    • ARTICLE 1. MUNICIPAL COURT
      • 14-101. Municipal court established.
      • 14-102. Same; practice and procedure.
      • 14-103. Municipal court administration.
      • 14-104. Definitions.
      • 14-105. Hearings and proceedings on appeals of administrative licensure decisions.
      • 14-106. Appeal to district court; stay of proceedings.
      • 14-107. Municipal court; costs.
  • CHAPTER XV. PARKS AND LAKES
    • ARTICLE 1. PARK LAND ACQUISITION FUND
      • 15-101. Fund established.
      • 15-102. Fund; moneys from general fund; limitations.
      • 15-103. Fund; expenditures.
    • ARTICLE 2. SAND CREEK REGULATIONS
      • 15-201. Right-of-way.
      • 15-202. Motor vehicles, etc.
      • 15-203. Trash and debris.
      • 15-204. Plantings; excavations; docks or piers.
      • 15-205. Regulation of water activity.
      • 15-206. Trespassing in environs of dam.
      • 15-207. Swimming; ice skating or sledding.
      • 15-208. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 3. HOURS OF PERMITTED USE.
      • 15-301. Definitions.
      • 15-302. Hours.
      • 15-303. Exceptions.
      • 15-304. Permits.
  • CHAPTER XVI. POLICE
    • ARTICLE 1. POLICE DEPARTMENT
      • 16-101. Appointment of members.
      • 16-102. Powers of marshal as chief of police.
      • 16-103. Arrests by police officers.
    • ARTICLE 2. RESERVE POLICE FORCE
      • 16-201. Created.
      • 16-202. Voluntary service; compensation.
      • 16-203. Control by chief-of-police.
      • 16-204. Rules, regulations; generally.
      • 16-205. Duties.
      • 16-206. Operating funds.
      • 16-207. Nonliability of city.
      • 16-208. Tenure of members.
  • CHAPTER XVII. PUBLIC OFFENSES
    • ARTICLE 1. UNIFORM OFFENSE CODE
      • 17-101. Uniform Public Offense Code incorporated.
      • 17-102. Amendment; unlawful discharge of a firearm.
      • 17-103. Minimum mandatory fines.
      • 17-104. Amendment; Disorderly Conduct.
    • ARTICLE 2. LOCAL REGULATIONS
      • 17-201. Interference with official radio communications.
      • 17-202. Window peeping.
      • 17-203. Peddlers prohibited.
      • 17-204. Handbills prohibited.
      • 17-205. Barbed wire.
      • 17-206. Mob action; civil disobedience; proclamation.
      • 17-207. Curfew; exceptions.
      • 17-208. Bias crimes.
      • 17-209. Urinating/defecating in public prohibited; penalty.
      • 17-210. Noise restrictions.
    • ARTICLE 3. GRAFFITI
      • 17-301. Definitions.
      • 17-302. Enforcement personnel authorized.
      • 17-303. Defacement or damage of property by graffiti.
      • 17-304. Graffiti declared public nuisance; owner’s duty to remove.
      • 17-305. Immediate removal of graffiti authorized.
  • CHAPTER XVIII. MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 18-101. Definitions.
      • 18-102. Cleanliness of streets, alleys and public places.
      • 18-103. Encumbering streets under permit.
      • 18-104. Keeping premises clean.
      • 18-105. Dead animals.
      • 18-106. Designation of solid waste collection center.
      • 18-107. Prohibited acts.
      • 18-108. Collection and suspension of service.
      • 18-109. Transportation of burning materials.
      • 18-110. Authority of city manager.
    • ARTICLE 2. GARBAGE AND RUBBISH COLLECTION
      • 18-201. Right of city.
      • 18-202. Electing to not recycle.
      • 18-203. Frequency of removal.
      • 18-204. Containers.
      • 18-205. Placing, maintaining and general use of containers.
      • 18-206. Fees.
    • ARTICLE 3. COMMERCIAL COLLECTION
      • 18-301. Right of commercial establishment.
      • 18-302. Frequency of removal.
      • 18-303. Containers.
      • 18-304. Placing, maintaining and general use of containers.
      • 18-305. Refuse not in containers.
      • 18-306. Fees.
    • ARTICLE 4. YARD WASTE
      • 18-401. Transporting yard waste.
      • 18-402. Disposal of yard waste.
      • 18-403. Licensure and regulation of yard waste collectors and disposers.
    • ARTICLE 5. PENALTIES AND SAVINGS CLAUSE
      • 18-501. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER XIX. SEWERS
    • ARTICLE 1. PUBLIC, PRIVATE SEWERS, DRAINS
      • 19-101. Definitions.
      • 19-102. Public, private and unlawful deposits; fees for certain authorized deposits.
      • 19-103. Natural outlet; unlawful deposits.
      • 19-104. Construct, maintain; privy, privy vault.
      • 19-105. Occupant’s; property owner’s responsibility.
      • 19-106. Failure; refusal to connect.
      • 19-107. Extension of or connection to sanitary sewer system.
      • 19-108. Areas outside corporate limits.
      • 19-109. Private sewage disposal systems.
      • 19-110. Permit; construction.
      • 19-111. Inspection; superintendent of utilities.
      • 19-112. Compliance with state; county requirements.
      • 19-113. Direct connection with public sewer upon availability.
      • 19-114. Private disposal facilities kept sanitary.
      • 19-115. Additional requirements by health officer.
      • 19-116. Application; permit.
      • 19-117. Classes of building sewer permits.
      • 19-118. Costs; expenses borne by owner.
      • 19-119. Separate; independent building sewer.
      • 19-120. Old building sewers meet requirements.
      • 19-121. Construction, building sewers; conform to city codes.
      • 19-122. Elevation; building sewer.
      • 19-123. Unlawful connections.
      • 19-124. Connections gastight; watertight.
      • 19-125. Inspection; building inspector.
      • 19-126. Excavation; barricades, lights.
      • 19-127. Grease, oil, sand interceptors.
      • 19-128. Discharges not allowed in sanitary sewer.
      • 19-129. Stormwater, unpolluted drainage; discharged.
      • 19-130. Wastes not allowed in public sewers.
      • 19-131. Additional wastes not allowed in public sewers.
      • 19-132. Reserved.
      • 19-133. Preliminary treatment, flow-equalizing facilities.
      • 19-134. Control manholes.
      • 19-135. Measurements, tests, analyses: determination.
      • 19-136. Agreement, arrangement between city, industrial concern.
      • 19-137. Willful destruction, sewage works.
      • 19-138. Right of entry.
      • 19-139. Observe safety rules.
      • 19-140:144. Reserved.
      • 19-145. Penalties.
    • ARTICLE 2. SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
      • 19-201. Rates.
      • 19-201b. Same; North Newton.
      • 19-201c. Same; billing procedures.
      • 19-201d. Same; adjustment.
      • 19-201e. Extra strength surcharge.
      • 19-201f. Same; agreements for discharges into sewer system.
      • 19-202. Reserved.
      • 19-203. No free service.
      • 19-204. Monthly statements.
      • 19-205. Delinquent account.
      • 19-206. Tampering with sewer line unlawful; penalty.
      • 19-207. Wastewater fund.
    • ARTICLE 3. WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT
      • 19-301. Definitions.
      • 19-302. Director; Duties.
      • 19-303. Prohibited Discharges.
      • 19-304. Industrial Processes Included.
      • 19-305. Wastewater Discharge Permit; Requirement.
      • 19-306. Same; Permit Application.
      • 19-307. Same; Permit Denial or Issuance; Modification; Reissuance; Revocation.
      • 19-308. Same; Permit Provisions.
      • 19-309. Pretreatment Requirement.
      • 19-310. Compliance Required.
      • 19-311. Notification by Users.
      • 19-312. Notification of Hazardous Waste Discharge.
      • 19-313. National Categorical Pretreatment Standards.
      • 19-314. Modification of National Categorical Pretreatment Standards.
      • 19-315. State Requirements.
      • 19-316. Right of Revision.
      • 19-317. Dilution.
      • 19-318. Bypass.
      • 19-319. Accidental Discharges.
      • 19-320. Accidental Discharge/Slug Control Plan.
      • 19-321. Compliance Date Report.
      • 19-322. Pollutant Concentration and Daily Flow Reports.
      • 19-323. Mass Limitations.
      • 19-324. Sampling and Analysis Procedures.
      • 19-325. Provision and Operation of Monitoring Facilities.
      • 19-326. Construction of Monitoring Facilities.
      • 19-327. Harmful Contributions.
      • 19-328. Falsifying Information.
      • 19-329. Record-Keeping Requirements; Availability.
      • 19-330. Confidential Information.
      • 19-331. Right of Entry.
      • 19-332. Show Cause Hearing.
      • 19-333. Violation Notice; Administrative Orders; Consent Orders.
      • 19-334. Legal Action.
      • 19-335. Penalties and Liability for Violations.
      • 19-336. Annual Publication of Noncompliant Users.
      • 19-337. Charges and Fees.
  • CHAPTER XX. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
    • ARTICLE 1. SIDEWALKS
      • 20-101. Duty of owner to repair.
      • 20-102. Plans and specifications.
      • 20-103. Protection of public, non-liability of city.
      • 20-104. Construction, reconstruction, repair.
      • 20-105. Construction permit required.
      • 20-106. Fees for permits.
      • 20-107. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 1A. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT SIDEWALK USE REGULATIONS
      • 20-1a01. Definitions.
      • 20-1a02. Sidewalk encroachment; permit required.
      • 20-1a03. Sidewalk encroachment; regulations and standards.
      • 20-1a04. Violations deemed a public nuisance.
      • 20-1a05. Remedies not exclusive.
      • 20-1a06. Violations and penalties.
    • ARTICLE 2. RIGHT OF WAY MANAGEMENT
      • 20-201. Definitions.
      • 20-202. Administration.
      • 20-203. Requirements of right-of-way users.
      • 20-204. Americans with disabilities act.
      • 20-205. Permit requirement.
      • 20-206. Permits; emergency situations.
      • 20-207. Display of permits, notification requirments.
      • 20-208. Work without Permit.
      • 20-209. Permit Applications.
      • 20-210. Waiver of Right-of-way Permit Fees and Costs.
      • 20-211. Issuance of Permit.
      • 20-212. Denial of Permit.
      • 20-213. Revocation of Permit.
      • 20-214. Existing Facilities.
      • 20-215. Permitted Work.
      • 20-216. Use of the Right-of-Way.
      • 20-217. Protection of the Public.
      • 20-218. Transporting Structures.
      • 20-219. Removal of Encroachment.
      • 20-220. Abandonment and Unusable Facilities.
      • 20-221. ROW-User’s Right to Sell, Transfer, Lease, Assign, Sublet or Dispose.
      • 20-222. Appeals Process.
      • 20-223. Curb cuts for Driveway Approaches; Permit required.
      • 20-224. Federal, State and City Jurisdiction.
      • 20-225. Municipal projects.
      • 20-226. Penalties.
      • 20-227. Permit Fees.
      • 20-228. Repair of pavement, curb, gutters and sidewalks, backfills.
    • ARTICLE 3. CURB CUTS AND DRIVEWAYS
      • 20-301. Driveway defined.
      • 20-302. Curb cuts for driveways; permit required.
      • 20-303. Supervision by city engineer.
      • 20-304. Time limit for construction; regulations.
      • 20-305. Municipal projects.
      • 20-306. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 4. GENERAL REGULATIONS.
      • 20-401. Hauling dirt.
      • 20-402. Leaving holes in streets.
      • 20-403. Animals on sidewalks.
      • 20-404. Obstructing streets, sidewalks, etc.
      • 20-405. Driving over curb.
      • 20-406. Placing glass or tacks in streets.
      • 20-407. Traction engines.
      • 20-408. Width of tires.
      • 20-409. Machinery, motor vehicles, material on parkings.
      • 20-410. Gates and doors across sidewalks.
      • 20-411. Ball playing on streets.
      • 20-412. Running water into streets.
      • 20-413. Street meetings.
      • 20-414. Blockade of street or sidewalk.
      • 20-415. Protection of landmarks.
      • 20-416. Clean sidewalks.
      • 20-417. Gasoline and air pumps.
      • 20-418. Railway cars on streets.
      • 20-419. Street sales; parking vehicle to sell merchandise; exceptions.
      • 20-420. Parking vehicle for sale.
      • 20-421. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 5. MOVING BUILDINGS
      • 20-501. Permit for moving structure.
      • 20-502. Application for permit; permit fees.
      • 20-503. Notice to owners.
      • 20-504. Duty of owners.
      • 20-505. Route to be determined.
      • 20-506. Closing streets; lights and barricades.
      • 20-507. Bond requirements.
      • 20-508. House mover’s bond.
      • 20-509. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 6. TREE BOARD
      • 20-601. Definitions.
      • 20-602. Creation and establishment of City Tree Board.
      • 20-603. Term of office.
      • 20-604. Operation.
      • 20-605. Compensation.
      • 20-606. Duties and responsibilities.
      • 20-606.1. Tree spacing.
      • 20-606.2. Distance from curb and sidewalks.
      • 20-606.3. Planting near utility lines.
      • 20-607. Distance from street corners and fireplugs.
      • 20-608. Public tree care.
      • 20-609. Removal of dead, diseased trees from private property.
      • 20-610. Pruning, corner clearance.
      • 20-611. Damaging trees while moving buildings.
      • 20-612. Cutting trimming; persons maintaining poles, wires.
      • 20-612.1. Storing of elm wood prohibited.
      • 20-612.2. Tree topping.
      • 20-613. Interference with City Tree Board.
      • 20-614. Review by city commission.
      • 20-615. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 7. SNOW AND ICE
      • 20-701. Snow and ice removal from sidewalks, driveways or other private property.
      • 20-702. Notice to clean sidewalks.
      • 20-703. Removed by city.
      • 20-704. Penalties and liabilities.
    • ARTICLE 8. RAILROADS
      • 20-801. Railway company keep streets, alleys drained, lighted.
      • 20-802. Paving between rails of tracks.
      • 20-803. Grading, paving at railway company expense.
      • 20-804. Street, alley crossings properly repaired.
  • CHAPTER XXI. TRAFFIC
    • ARTICLE 1. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
      • 21-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 21-101.1. Traffic infractions; traffic offenses; penalty for scheduled fines.
      • 21-102. Amendments to the standard traffic ordinance.
      • 21-102.1. Same; commercial and delivery vehicles.
      • 21-102.2. Same; driving through private property.
      • 21-102.3. Same; operation of golf cart.
      • 21-103. Prohibiting parking, stopping and standing; special locations.
      • 21-104. Special speed restrictions.
      • 21-105. Through streets.
      • 21-106. Prohibited parking on certain streets.
      • 21-107. Streets on which angle parking permitted.
      • 21-108. Truck, commercial vehicles not to be operated on certain streets.
      • 21-109. Parking prohibited.
      • 21-110. Parking limitations in certain alleys of business district.
      • 21-111. Parking prohibited in yellow zone.
      • 21-112. Interference of funeral or other processions prohibited.
      • 21-113. Taxi stands.
      • 21-114. Traffic and parking regulations on certain property.
      • 21-115. Operation of vehicle; careless, inattentive, heedless manner.
      • 21-116. Earphones or headsets.
      • 21-117. Operation motor vehicle, violation of restrictions.
      • 21-118. General penalties.
      • 21-119. Minimum mandatory fines.
    • ARTICLE 2. LIMITED TIME PARKING ZONES AND OFF-STREET PARKING STATIONS
      • 21-201. Definitions.
      • 21-202. Purpose for which fees levied; parking fund established.
      • 21-203. Exercise of police power.
      • 21-204. Enforcement of article.
      • 21-205. Designation of off-street parking stations.
      • 21-206. Daily time limitations.
      • 21-207. Two hour parallel parking zone.
      • 21-208. Same.
      • 21-209. Same.
      • 21-210. Same.
      • 21-211. One hour parallel parking zone.
      • 21-212. Fifteen minute parallel parking zone.
      • 21-213. Thirty minute parallel parking zone.
      • 21-214. Two hour angle parking zone.
      • 21-215. Fifteen minute angle parking zone.
      • 21-216. Time limitations on off-street parking station zones.
      • 21-217. Parking space marking and signs.
      • 21-218. Prohibited acts.
      • 21-218a. No parking anytime.
      • 21-218b. Limited time no parking zones.
      • 21-219. Penalties; responsibility of registrants.
      • 21-220. Same; notice of violations.
      • 21-221. Same; impounding.
      • 21-222. Construction of article.
      • 21-223. Long-term parking permits for residents of downtown business district.
    • ARTICLE 3. BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES, COASTERS AND OTHER SIMILAR DEVICES
      • 21-301. Bicycle license and registration.
      • 21-302. Rental of bicycles.
      • 21-303. Regulations.
      • 21-304. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 4. INOPERABLE VEHICLES
      • 21-401. Findings of the governing body.
      • 21-402. Definitions.
      • 21-403. Nuisances declared unlawful; defined; exceptions.
      • 21-404. Administrative procedure.
    • ARTICLE 5. IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
      • 21-501. Definitions.
      • 21-502. Impounding vehicles.
      • 21-503. Same.
      • 21-504. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
      • 21-505. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
      • 21-506. Impoundment of Motor Vehicles from private property.
      • 21-507. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
      • 21-508. Hearing.
      • 21-509. Charges constitute a lien.
      • 21-510. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
      • 21-511. Redemption.
      • 21-512. Sale proceeds.
      • 21-513. Statutory procedures.
      • 21-514. Implementation of article.
      • 21-515. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
    • ARTICLE 6. SCHOOL ZONES
      • 21-601. School zones designated.
      • 21-602. Same; South Breeze School.
      • 21-603. Same; Northridge School.
      • 21-604. Same; Sunset School
      • 21-605. Same; Slate Creek School.
      • 21-606. Same; Newton High School.
      • 21-607. Crosswalks in designated school zones.
    • ARTICLE 7. MOTOR CARRIER REGULATIONS
      • 21-701. Federal motor carrier safety regulations incorporated.
      • 21-702. Prohibited acts; penalties.
      • 21-703. Outside width.
      • 21-704. Load limitations.
      • 21-705. Load secured.
      • 21-706. Towing vehicles.
      • 21-707. Wheel and axle load.
      • 21-708. Weight limits.
      • 21-709. Removal or redistribution of excess weight.
      • 21-710. Registration and licensure.
      • 21-711. Same.
      • 21-712. Compliance with this article.
      • 21-713. Fines.
  • CHAPTER XXII. UTILITIES
    • ARTICLE 1. WATERWORKS REGULATIONS
      • 22-101. Control.
      • 22-102. Rules.
      • 22-103. Water service application.
      • 22-104. Installations.
      • 22-105. Excavations.
      • 22-106. Character of pipe for service connections.
      • 22-107. Meters.
      • 22-108. Deposits and guarantees.
      • 22-109. Water taps in mains; fees.
      • 22-110. Taking water without authority.
      • 22-111. Tampering with cutoff valve.
      • 22-112. Check valves required.
      • 22-113. City reserves the right to discontinue service.
      • 22-114. Fire hydrants.
      • 22-115. Finances.
      • 22-116. Collection.
      • 22-117. Temporary disconnection.
      • 22-118. Unlawful acts.
      • 22-119. Unlawful to break seal.
      • 22-120. Water rationing; use restricted or stopped.
      • 22-121. Water rationing; imposing restrictions.
      • 22-122. Water rationing; water restrictions.
      • 22-123. Extension of or connection to water distribution system.
      • 22-124. Penalty.
    • ARTICLE 2. WATER RATES AND CHARGES
      • 22-201. Rates.
      • 22-202. Private fire hydrant rates.
      • 22-203. Water from fire hydrants.
      • 22-204. Excess use charges.
      • 22-205. Reserved.
    • ARTICLE 3. RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE
    • ARTICLE 4. WATER CONSERVATION
      • 22-401. Purpose.
      • 22-402. Definitions.
      • 22-403. Declaration of water watch.
      • 22-404. Declaration of water warning.
      • 22-405. Declaration of water emergency.
      • 22-406. Voluntary conservation measures.
      • 22-407. Mandatory conservation measures.
      • 22-408. Emergency water rates.
      • 22-409. Regulations.
      • 22-410. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
      • 22-411. Emergency termination.
  • CHAPTER XXIII. ZONING AND PLANNING
    • ARTICLE 1. NEWTON AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
      • 23-101. Commission establishment.
      • 23-102. Members; terms; regulations; compensation; conflicts of interest.
      • 23-103. Meetings; officers; records.
      • 23-104. Powers and duties.
      • 23-105. Historic Preservation commission.
      • 23-106. Board of Zoning Appeals.
      • 23-107. Budget.
    • ARTICLE 2. ZONING REGULATIONS
      • 23-201. Zoning ordinance incorporated.
      • 23-202. Copies on file.
      • 23-203. Arrangement and classification.
      • 23-204. Zoning ordinances repealed.
    • ARTICLE 3. ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY BOARD
      • 23-301. Creation of board.
      • 23-302. Board appointments and terms; removal.
      • 23-303. Meetings.
      • 23-304. Officers.
      • 23-305. Purpose.
    • ARTICLE 4. SITING OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND ANTENNAS
      • 23-401. Purpose.
      • 23-402. Definitions.
      • 23-403. Applicability.
      • 23-404. General Requirements and Provisions.
      • 23-405. Permitted Uses.
      • 23-406. Administratively Approved Uses.
      • 23-407. Special Use Permits.
      • 23-408. Buildings or Other Equipment Storage.
    • ARTICLE 5. HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
      • 23-501. Definitions.
      • 23-502. Historic Preservation Commission; Re-establishment.
      • 23-503. Qualification of Members.
      • 23-504. Duties and Responsibilities.
      • 23-505. Designation of Historic Structures, Sites, Landmarks and Districts.
      • 23-506. Same; Criteria for Designation.
      • 23-507. Same; Public Hearing Procedure.
      • 23-508. Same; Report and Recommendation.
      • 23-509. Same; Action by Governing Body.
      • 23-510. Same; Effect of Denial of Designation.
      • 23-511. Same; Notice of Designation.
      • 23-512. Same; Effect of Designation on Zoning.
      • 23-513. Application to Rescind Historic Designation.
      • 23-514. Certification of Appropriateness; When Required.
      • 23-515. Same; Application.
      • 23-516. Same; Review of Application by or on Behalf of the HPC.
      • 23-517. Same; Denials of Applications.
      • 23-518. Same; Appeals.
      • 23-519. Same; Standards for Review.
      • 23-520. Same; Design Criteria.
      • 23-521. Certificate of Economic Hardship; Purpose.
      • 23-522. Same; Application.
      • 23-523. Same; Determination.
      • 23-524. Same; Appeals.
      • 23-525. Property Owned by Public Agencies.
      • 23-526. Use of Consultants.
      • 23-527. Exceptions and Variances.
      • 23-528. Minimum Maintenance Requirement.
  • CHAPTER XXIV. STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION.
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • 24-101. Definitions.
      • 24-102. Designation of authorized public officer.
      • 24-103. Applicability.
      • 24-104. Compatibility with other regulations.
      • 24-105. Severability.
    • ARTICLE 2. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
      • 24-201. Prohibitions.
      • 24-202. Specific illicit discharges prohibited.
      • 24-203. Illicit discharge exceptions.
      • 24-204. Illicit connections prohibited.
      • 24-205. Protection of watercourses and drainage easements.
      • 24-206. Suspension due to emergency situations.
      • 24-207. Suspension due to illicit discharge non-emergency.
    • ARTICLE 3. CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT
      • 24-301. Establishment of construction activities best management practices (BMPs) and stormwater pollution prevention plan contents and elements.
      • 24-302. Requirement of stormwater pollution prevention plans for construction activities.
      • 24-303. Submission of stormwater pollution prevention plans for subdivision developments.
      • 24-304. Stormwater pollution prevention plan submission and approval; amendments.
      • 24-305. Requirements applicable to utility companies.
      • 24-306. Requirements generally applicable.
    • ARTICLE 4. ENFORCEMENT
      • 24-401. Right of entry, inspection and sampling.
      • 24-402. Notice of violation.
      • 24-403. Actions without prior notice.
      • 24-404. Cost of abatement of violation.
      • 24-405. Violations deemed a public nuisance.
      • 24-406. Remedies not exclusive.
      • 24-407. Violations; penalties.
  • 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
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 31
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 32
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 33
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 34
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 35
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 36
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 37
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 38
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 39
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 40
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 41
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 42
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 43
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 44
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 45
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 46
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 47
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 48
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 49
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 50
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 51
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 52
    • CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 55
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISE ORDINANCES
    • ORDINANCE NO. 5084-22
    • ORDINANCE NO. 5106-22