• CODE OF THE CITY OF GIRARD, KANSAS
  • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
  • PREFACE
  • ORDINANCE NO. 1314
  • 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. Ordinances.
    • 1-109. Same; subject and title; amendment.
    • 1-110. Same; publication.
    • 1-111. Same; ordinance book.
    • 1-112. Resolutions, motions.
    • 1-113. City records.
    • 1-114. Altering code.
    • 1-115. Scope of application.
    • 1-116. General penalty.
    • 1-117. Severability.
    • 1-118. Provision for notification.
  • Article 2. Governing Body
    • 1-201. Governing body.
    • 1-202. Generally,
    • 1-203. Same; meetings.
    • 1-204. Same; quorum.
    • 1-205. Powers of the mayor.
    • 1-206. President of the council.
    • 1-207. Administrative powers.
    • 1-208. Vacancies in governing body; how filled.
    • 1-209. Compensation.
    • 1-210. Expenses.
    • 1-211. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities.
    • 1-212. Code of ethics.
  • Article 3. Officers and Employees
    • 1-301. Appointment.
    • 1-302. Employees.
    • 1-303. Removal.
    • 1-304. Vacancy in office.
    • 1-305. City administrator.
    • 1-306. Same; residence.
    • 1-307. Same; term of office.
    • 1-308. Reserved.
    • 1-309 Same; powers, duties and responsibilities.
    • 1-310. Same; vacancy.
    • 1-311. City clerk; duties, salary.
    • 1-312. City treasurer.
    • 1-313. City attorney; office; duties.
    • 1-314. Appointment or employment in more than one position.
    • 1-315. Conflict of interest.
  • Article 4. Boards and Commissions
    • 1-401. Reserved.
  • Article 5. Oaths and Bonds
    • 1-501. Oath.
    • 1-502. Oaths filed.
    • 1-503. Bonds required.
    • 1-504. Same; premiums.
    • 1-505. Condition of bonds.
    • 1-506. Approval of bonds.
  • Article 6. Open Records
    • 1-601. Policy.
    • 1-602. Record custodians.
    • 1-603. Local freedom of information officers.
    • 1-604. Public request for access.
    • 1-605. Facilities for public inspection.
    • 1-606. Procedures for inspection.
    • 1-607. Appointment of official custodians.
    • 1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
    • 1-609. Designation of additional record custodians.
    • 1-610. Requests to be directed to custodians.
    • 1-611. Fee administration.
    • 1-612. Research fee.
    • 1-613. Copying and faxing fees.
    • 1-614. Prepayment of fees.
    • 1-615. Payment.
  • Article 7. Investment of Idle Funds
    • 1-701. Purpose and goals.
    • 1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories.
    • 1-703. Definitions.
    • 1-704. Investment of idle funds.
    • 1-705. Procedures and restrictions.
    • 1-706. Custody and safekeeping.
    • 1-707. Sale or transfer.
    • 1-708. Interest on time deposits.
  • Article 8. Revenue, Finance & Community Development
    • 1-801. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes.
    • 1-802. City sales tax; 0.5% for streets, alleys and sidewalks; terminates June 30, 2025.
    • 1-803. Neighborhood revitalization plan.
    • 1-804. Reserve and miscellaneous funds.
• CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 2-101. Definitions.
    • 2-102. Animal control officer; duty to impound; citation alternative.
    • 2-103. Same; capture/destruction.
    • 2-104. Municipal pound established.
    • 2-105. Breaking pound.
    • 2-106. Cruelty to animals.
    • 2-107. Same; exceptions.
    • 2-108. Keeping animals.
    • 2-109. Animal traps.
    • 2-110. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited.
    • 2-110a. Animal owner responsibility for removal of animal excrement.
    • 2-111. Noisy animals.
    • 2-112. Animal confines; shelters.
    • 2-113. Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens.
    • 2-114. Death of animals.
    • 2-115. Vicious animals.
    • 2-116. Running at large.
    • 2-117. Impoundment; fee; notice; record.
    • 2-118. Claiming impounded animals.
    • 2-119. Disposition of unclaimed impounded animals.
    • 2-120. Impoundment of rabies suspects.
    • 2-121. Animals bitten by rabid animals.
    • 2-122. Reserved.
    • 2-123. Pasturing in public areas unlawful.
    • 2-124. Number of dogs and cats.
    • 2-125. Violation and penalties.
  • Article 2. Dogs
    • 2-201. Registration and vaccination required; fee.
    • 2-202. Dog tags.
    • 2-203. Same; counterfeit tag.
    • 2-204. Evidence of vaccination.
    • 2-205. Visiting dogs.
    • 2-206. Running at large; fine.
    • 2-207. Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee.
    • 2-208. Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
    • 2-209. Confinement of dogs in heat.
    • 2-210. Violations and penalties.
  • Article 3. Pit Bulls, Doberman Pinschers and Rottweilers
    • 2-301. Definitions.
    • 2-302. Unlawful.
    • 2-303. Reserved.
    • 2-304. Violations and penalties.
    • 2-305. Severability.
  • Article 4. Other Animals
    • 2-401. Exotic animals.
    • 2-402. Violations and penalties.
• CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 3-101. Definitions.
    • 3-102. Restriction on location.
    • 3-103. Consumption on public property.
    • 3-104. Public sale; consumption.
    • 3-105. Identification card.
    • 3-106. Underage purchaser.
  • Article 2. Enhanced Cereal Malt Beverages
    • 3-201. License required of retailers.
    • 3-202. Application.
    • 3-203. License application procedures.
    • 3-204. License granted; denied.
    • 3-205. License to be posted.
    • 3-206. License, disqualification.
    • 3-207. Restriction upon location.
    • 3-208. License fee.
    • 3-209. Suspension of license.
    • 3-210. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
    • 3-211. Same; appeal.
    • 3-212. Change of location.
    • 3-213. Wholesalers and/or distributors
    • 3-214. Business regulations.
    • 3-215. Prohibited conduct on premises.
    • 3-216. Sanitary conditions required.
    • 3-217. Minors on premises.
  • Article 3. Alcoholic Liquor
    • 3-301. State license required.
    • 3-302. Occupational tax.
    • 3-303. Posting of receipt.
    • 3-304. Hours of sale.
    • 3-305. Business regulations.
    • 3-306. Restrictions on location.
  • Article 4. Private Clubs
    • 3-401. License required.
    • 3-402. License fee.
    • 3-403. Business regulations.
  • Article 5. Drinking Establishments
    • 3-501. License required.
    • 3-502. License fee.
    • 3-503. Business regulations.
  • Article 6. Caterers
    • 3-601. License required.
    • 3-602. License fee.
    • 3-603. Business regulations.
    • 3-604. Notice to chief of police.
  • Article 7. Temporary Permits
    • 3-701. Permit required.
    • 3-702. Permit fee.
    • 3-703. City temporary permit.
    • 3-704. Permit regulations.
• CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Article 1. Fire Limits
    • 4-101. Fire limits established.
    • 4-102. Electrical wiring in fire limits.
  • Article 2. Building Code
    • 4-201. Definitions.
    • 4-202. International building code incorporated.
    • 4-202a. International residential code.
    • 4-202b. Existing building code incorporated.
    • 4-202c. Accessibility and usable buildings.
    • 4-203. Additional provisions.
    • 4-204. Building official; powers; duties.
    • 4-205. Building inspector; appointment.
    • 4-206. Same; duties.
    • 4-207. Same; powers.
    • 4-208. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-209. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-210. Building permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-211. Same; application information required.
    • 4-212. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-213. Same; fees.
    • 4-214. Same; posting.
    • 4-215. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-216. Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector.
    • 4-217. Request for inspection.
    • 4-218. Builder or building contractor defined.
    • 4-219. Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-220. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-221. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-222. Reserved.
    • 4-223. Insurance.
    • 4-224. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-225. Work by property owners.
    • 4-226. Liability.
    • 4-227. Severability.
  • Article 3. Electrical Code
    • 4-301. Definitions.
    • 4-302. National electrical code incorporated.
    • 4-302a. Electric administrative incorporated.
    • 4-303. Additional provisions.
    • 4-304. Building official; authority.
    • 4-305. Electrical inspector; appointment.
    • 4-306. Same; duties.
    • 4-307. Same; powers.
    • 4-308. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-309. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-310. Electrical permit required; application; approval.
    • 4-311. Same; application information required.
    • 4-312. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-313. Same; fees.
    • 4-314. Same; posting.
    • 4-315. Request for inspection.
    • 4-316. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-317. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-318. Connection to installations.
    • 4-319. Reinspection.
    • 4-320. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-321. Interference by unauthorized person.
    • 4-322. Electrician or electrical contractors defined.
    • 4-323. Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s license required; electrical permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-324. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-325. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-326. Reserved.
    • 4-327. Insurance.
    • 4-328. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-329. Work by property owners.
    • 4-330. Approved materials.
    • 4-331. Liability.
    • 4-332. Severability.
  • Article 4. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code
    • 4-401. Definition of plumbing.
    • 4-401a. Definition of city.
    • 4-402. International plumbing code incorporated.
    • 4-402a. International fuel gas code.
    • 4-403. Additional provisions.
    • 4-404. Building official; authority.
    • 4-405. Plumbing inspector; appointment.
    • 4-406. Same; duties.
    • 4-407. Same; powers.
    • 4-408. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-409. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-410. Plumbing permit required; exception.
    • 4-411. Same; application information required.
    • 4-412. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-413. Same; fees.
    • 4-414. Same; posting.
    • 4-415. Request for inspection.
    • 4-416. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-417. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-418. Connection to gas or water supply.
    • 4-419. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-420. Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined.
    • 4-421. Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s license required; plumbing permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-422. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-423. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-424. Reserved.
    • 4-425. Insurance.
    • 4-426. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-427. Excavations.
    • 4-428. Work by property owners.
    • 4-429. Approved materials.
    • 4-430. Gas line testing procedure.
    • 4-431. Liability.
    • 4-432. Severability.
  • Article 5. Mechanical Code
    • 4-501. International mechanical code incorporated.
    • 4-502. Additional provisions.
    • 4-503. Building official; authority.
    • 4-504. Mechanical inspector; appointment.
    • 4-505. Same; duties.
    • 4-506. Same; powers.
    • 4-507. Same; right of entry.
    • 4-508. Clarification; modification.
    • 4-509. Mechanical permit required; exception.
    • 4-510. Same; application information required.
    • 4-511. Same; plans and specifications.
    • 4-512. Same; fees.
    • 4-513. Same; posting.
    • 4-514. Request for inspection.
    • 4-515. Inspection; concealment of prior work.
    • 4-516. Certificate of approval.
    • 4-517. Connection to gas, electric or water supply.
    • 4-518. Condemnation; appeal.
    • 4-519. Mechanic or mechanical contractor; defined.
    • 4-520. Mechanic or mechanical contractor’s license required; mechanic permits; unlawful acts.
    • 4-521. Same; application; granting.
    • 4-522. Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-523. Reserved.
    • 4-524. Insurance.
    • 4-525. License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts.
    • 4-526. Work by property owners.
    • 4-527. Approved materials.
    • 4-528. Liability.
    • 4-529. Severability.
  • Article 6. Moving Buildings
    • 4-601. Building official; authority.
    • 4-602. Permit required.
    • 4-603. Same: application for permit.
    • 4-604. Same; bond, insurance required.
    • 4-605. Same; fee.
    • 4-606. Contractor; license required; fee.
    • 4-607. Route; duties of building official.
    • 4-608. Notice to owners.
    • 4-609. Duty of owners.
    • 4-610. Interfering with poles; wires.
    • 4-611. Display of lanterns.
  • Article 7. Dangerous and Unfit Structures
    • 4-701. Purpose.
    • 4-702. Definitions.
    • 4-703. Enforcing officer; duties.
    • 4-704. Procedure; petition.
    • 4-705. Same; notice.
    • 4-706. Same; publication.
    • 4-707. Same; hearing, order.
    • 4-708. Duty of owner.
    • 4-709. Same; failure to comply.
    • 4-710. Same; make site safe.
    • 4-711. Assessment of costs.
    • 4-712. Immediate hazard.
    • 4-713. Appeals from order
    • 4-714. Scope of article.
  • Article 8. Regulating the Location and Installation of Manufactured Housing
    • 4-801. Definitions.
    • 4-802. Location.
    • 4-803. Residential Design Manufactured Home Siting and Installation Standards.
    • 4-804. Zoning compliance documents and utility connections.
    • 4-805. Penalty.
• CHAPTER V. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  • Article 1. Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers, Garage Sales
    • 5-101. Definitions
    • 5-102. License required.
    • 5-103. Same; application required.
    • 5-104. Issuance.
    • 5-105. License fee; time limits; exemptions.
    • 5-106. Renewal.
    • 5-107. Denial, revocation or suspension of license; notice.
    • 5-108. Appeal to governing body.
    • 5-109. Regulations.
    • 5-110. Use of streets and sidewalks.
    • 5-111. Garage Sales.
  • Article 2. Automobile Wrecking Yards
    • 5-201. Unlawful.
    • 5-202. Definitions.
    • 5-203. Declared nuisance; abatement.
  • Article 3. Fair Housing
    • 5-301. Policy.
    • 5-302. Definitions
    • 5-303. Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing.
    • 5-304. Discrimination in the financing of housing.
    • 5-305. Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services.
    • 5-306. Interference, coercion, or intimidation.
    • 5-307. Exemptions.
    • 5-308. Administration.
    • 5-309. Enforcement.
  • Article 4. Rental Registration
    • 5-401. Landlord occupation license.
    • 5-402. Registration required; fines.
    • 5-403. Exceptions.
    • 5-404. Appointment of a local agent.
    • 5-405. Authority of the codes enforcement official.
    • 5-406. Remedies in this article not exclusive.
  • Article 5. Business Licenses
    • 5-501. Business license required.
    • 5-502. Business license application; duration.
    • 5-503. Same; penalty and punishment for delayed payment.
    • 5-504. Same; transfer.
    • 5-505. Same; exhibition.
    • 5-506. Same; change of address.
    • 5-507. License revocation.
    • 5-508. Penalty.
    • 5-509. Fee amount and schedule.
  • Article 6. Mobile Food Vendors
    • 5-601. Mobile food vendor’s license required; definitions.
    • 5-602. Application for license; fee required.
    • 5-603. Mobile food unit standards of operation and restrictions.
    • 5-604. License revocation.
    • 5-605. License exceptions.
    • 5-606. Penalty.
• CHAPTER VI. ELECTIONS
  • Article 1. Governing Body
    • 6-101. Conduct of election.
    • 6-102. Hours of voting.
    • 6-103. Governing body elections; terms.
    • 6-104. Commencement of terms of office; oath of office.
    • 6-105. Candidacy.
• CHAPTER VII. FIRE
  • Article 1. Fire Department
    • 7-101. Established; membership.
    • 7-102. Members; regulars and substitutes; compensation.
    • 7-103. Supervision of department.
    • 7-104. Fire chief; powers.
    • 7-105. Same; records.
    • 7-106. Assistant chief.
    • 7-107. Private use of fire equipment.
    • 7-108. Fire equipment; emergency right-of-way and use.
    • 7-109. Same; fire hose.
    • 7-110. Obstruction of fire hydrant.
    • 7-111. False alarm.
    • 7-112. Chief; mutual assistance pacts authorized.
    • 7-113. Cooperation with civil defense agencies.
  • Article 2. Fire Prevention
    • 7-201. International fire code incorporated.
    • 7-202. Same; enforcement.
    • 7-203. Same; amendments.
    • 7-204. Open burning.
    • 7-205. Accumulation of rubbish and trash.
    • 7-206. Stacking of hay or straw.
    • 7-207. Keeping of packing materials.
    • 7-208. Storage of ashes.
    • 7-209. Filling gasoline tanks of motor vehicles.
    • 7-210. Fire hazards generally.
    • 7-211. Same; inspections to discover.
    • 7-212. Abatement of fire hazards; issuing order.
    • 7-213. Same; service of order; records.
    • 7-214. Storage limits for flammable liquids, liquefied petroleum gases, explosives and blasting agents.
    • 7-215. Penalty.
  • Article 3. Fireworks
    • 7-301. Fireworks defined.
    • 7-302. Fireworks prohibited.
    • 7-303. Same; exceptions; discharges.
    • 7-304. Same; exception; sale of fireworks.
    • 7-305. Repealed.
    • 7-306. Permit for public fireworks display required; fee; issuance.
    • 7-307. Approved fireworks; bottle rockets prohibited.
    • 7-308. Discharge on streets and public property prohibited.
    • 7-309. Throwing prohibited.
    • 7-310. Sale of fireworks; where prohibited.
    • 7-311. Retail display of fireworks.
    • 7-312. Fire extinguisher required.
    • 7-313. Restrictions as to gasoline installations.
    • 7-314. Authority of fire chief.
  • Article 4. Explosives and Blasting Agents
    • 7-401. Adoption of national fire protection association explosive materials code.
    • 7-402. Authority having jurisdiction.
    • 7-403. Permit defined.
    • 7-404. Application.
    • 7-405. Application to private property.
    • 7-406. Operations requiring permits.
    • 7-407. Insurance and scale drawings required prior to permit issuance.
    • 7-408. Reissuing of permits.
    • 7-409. Permits not issued for places of public assembly or artificially lighted places.
    • 7-410. Permits not issued for technical institute college unless used for research laboratory.
    • 7-411. Permits nontransferable.
    • 7-412. Validity; period of permit revocation.
    • 7-413. Separate permits required for each operation.
    • 7-414. Inspection and approval
    • 7-415. Blasting operations.
    • 7-416. Appeals.
    • 7-417. Failure to comply with article penalties.
    • 7-418. Severability.
• CHAPTER VIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Article 1. Health Nuisances
    • 8-101. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
    • 8-102. Public officer.
    • 8-103. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-104. Right of entry.
    • 8-105. Notice.
    • 8-106. Same; contents.
    • 8-107. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-108. Abatement.
    • 8-109. Hearing.
    • 8-110. Costs assessed.
  • Article 2. Environmental Code
    • 8-201. Title.
    • 8-202. Legislative finding of fact.
    • 8-203. Purpose.
    • 8-204. Rules of construction.
    • 8-205. Definitions.
    • 8-206. Public officer.
    • 8-207. Enforcement standards
    • 8-208. Unlawful acts
    • 8-209. Notice
    • 8-210. Penalty.
    • 8-211. Abatement.
    • 8-212. Hearing before governing body.
    • 8-213. Appeals.
    • 8-214. Costs assessed.
    • 8-215. Construction.
  • Article 3. Junked Motor Vehicles On Private Property
    • 8-301. Findings of governing body.
    • 8-302. Definitions.
    • 8-303a. Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions.
    • 8-303b. Screening materials.
    • 8-303c. Effective screening
    • 8-303d. Temporary storage
    • 8-304. Public officer.
    • 8-305. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
    • 8-306. Right of entry.
    • 8-307. Notice.
    • 8-308. Same; contents.
    • 8-309. Failure to comply; penalty.
    • 8-310. Abatement.
    • 8-311. Disposition of vehicle.
    • 8-312. Hearing.
    • 8-313. Costs assessed.
  • Article 4. Weeds
    • 8-401. Weeds to be removed.
    • 8-402. Definitions.
    • 8-403. Public officer; notice to remove.
    • 8-404. Abatement; assessment of costs.
    • 8-405. Right of entry.
    • 8-406. Unlawful interference.
    • 8-407. Noxious weeds.
  • Article 5. International Property Maintenance Code
    • 8-501. Title.
    • 8-502. Adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code.
    • 8-503. Amendments.
    • 8-504. Blighted premises.
    • 8-505. Costs Assessed.
  • Article 6. Rodent Control
    • 8-601. Definitions.
    • 8-602. Building maintenance.
    • 8-603. Notice to rat-stop; when city to do work.
    • 8-604. Failure to comply.
    • 8-605. Replace rat-stoppage.
    • 8-606. Notice to eradicate rats.
    • 8-607. Conditions conducive to harborage of rats.
    • 8-608. Inspections
  • Article 7. Insurance Proceeds Lien
    • 8-701. Scope and application.
    • 8-702. Lien created.
    • 8-703. Same; encumbrances
    • 8-704. Same; pro rata basis.
    • 8-705. Procedure
    • 8-706. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
    • 8-707. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
    • 8-708. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
    • 8-709. Same; disposition of funds.
    • 8-710. Effect upon insurance policies.
    • 8-711. Insurers liability.
  • Article 8. Emergency Action Expenses
    • 8-801. Definitions.
    • 8-802. Strict liability.
    • 8-803. Recovery of expenses.
• CHAPTER IX. MUNICIPAL COURT
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 9-101. Municipal court established.
    • 9-102. Same; practice and procedure.
    • 9-103. Time and place of sessions
    • 9-104. Municipal judge; appointment.
    • 9-105. Same; absence vacancy; pro tem.
    • 9-106. Same; powers and duties.
    • 9-107. Same; salary.
    • 9-108. Court clerk.
    • 9-109. Payment of fine.
    • 9-110. Same; failure to pay separate violation.
    • 9-111. Failure to appear.
    • 9-112. Court costs.
    • 9-113. Same; money collected; remittance.
• CHAPTER X. POLICE
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 10-101. Police department.
    • 10-102. Law enforcement personnel; general duties.
    • 10-103. Rules and regulations.
    • 10-104. Assistant chief; appointment.
    • 10-105. Same; duties.
    • 10-106. Department participation; outside investigations.
    • 10-107. Same; outside emergencies.
  • Article 2. Property In Police Custody
    • 10-201. Regulations.
    • 10-202. Disposition.
    • 10-203. Same; exempt property.
    • 10-204. Claiming property.
    • 10-205. Proof of ownership.
    • 10-206. Auction.
• CHAPTER XI. PUBLIC OFFENSES
  • Article 1. Uniform Offense Code
    • 11-101. Uniform public offense code incorporated.
  • Article 2. Drugs
    • 11-201. Findings.
    • 11-202. Definitions.
    • 11-203. Prohibition of sale of methamphetamine precursor drugs.
    • 11-204. Same; exceptions.
    • 11-205. Prima facie evidence.
    • 11-206. Reporting theft of methamphetamine precursor drugs.
    • 11-207. Penalty.
  • Article 3. Local Provisions
    • 11-301. Public Urination.
• CHAPTER XII. PUBLIC PROPERTY
  • Article 1. City Parks
    • 12-101. City laws extended to park.
    • 12-102. Police jurisdiction over parks.
    • 12-103. Damaging park property.
    • 12-104. Dangerous weapons not allowed.
    • 12-105. Vehicle regulations.
    • 12-106. Hunting.
    • 12-107. Fires.
    • 12-108. Sanitation.
    • 12-109. Preservation of natural state.
    • 12-110. General regulations.
    • 12-111. Open hours at the sports complex.
  • Article 2. Golf Course
    • 12-201. Composition of the Girard golf course committee.
    • 12-202. Power and purposes of the Girard golf course committee.
  • Article 3. Cemetery
    • 12-301. Definitions.
    • 12-302. Access to grounds.
    • 12-303. Detrimental trees and shrubs; removal.
    • 12-304. Price of spaces.
    • 12-305. Designation of lots for sale of grave spaces.
    • 12-306. Half lots.
    • 12-307. Monuments; location.
    • 12-308. Grave openings.
    • 12-309. Leveling graves.
    • 12-310. Curbs.
    • 12-311. Placement of flowers and ornaments.
    • 12-312. Planting.
    • 12-313. Maintenance of Lots.
    • 12-314. Burying in city.
    • 12-315. Additional rules and regulations.
    • 12-316. Endowment fund.
  • Article 4. Disposal of Surplus Property
    • 12-401. Definitions.
    • 12-402. Declaration of surplus property.
    • 12-403. Bids and advertising.
    • 12-404. Disposal.
    • 12-405. Donations and exceptions.
    • 12-406. Prohibition on city employee purchases.
  • Article 5. Girard Land Bank
    • 12-501. Creation; purpose.
    • 12-502. Definitions.
    • 12-503. Land bank board of trustees; appointment; terms; dissolution.
    • 12-504. Officers; organization.
    • 12-505. Powers of the board.
    • 12-506. Additional duties and powers of the board.
    • 12-507. Administration.
    • 12-508. Budget; records; report.
    • 12-509. Statutory authority.
  • Article 6. Small Cell Aesthetic Standards
    • 12-601. Aesthetic standards.
    • 12-602. Application requirements.
    • 12-603. Fees.
    • 12-604. Application time limits.
• CHAPTER XIII. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  • Article 1. Sidewalks
    • 13-101. Permit required.
    • 13-102. Sidewalk grade.
    • 13-103. Same; specifications.
    • 13-104. Same; petition.
    • 13-105. Same; condemnation, reconstruction.
    • 13-106. Notice; publication.
    • 13-107. Right of abutting owner.
    • 13-108. Repairs by owner or city.
    • 13-109. Performance, statutory bond.
    • 13-110. Obstructing sidewalks.
    • 13-111. Same; exception.
  • Article 2. Streets
    • 13-201. Excavation permit.
    • 13-202. Same; bond.
    • 13-203. Same; filed.
    • 13-204. Same; barricades.
    • 13-205. Same; unlawful acts.
    • 13-206. Cutting curbs; pavement.
    • 13-207. Altering drainage.
    • 13-208. Unfinished pavement.
    • 13-209. Using streets.
    • 13-210. Dangerous and damaging objects in.
    • 13-211. Petroleum products in streets.
    • 13-212. Discharging water on streets.
    • 13-213. Burning in streets.
    • 13-214. Hauling loose material.
    • 13-215. Unlawful signage.
  • Article 3. Trees and Shrubs
    • 13-301. Public tree care.
    • 13-302. Diseased trees; determination.
    • 13-303. Same; notice served.
    • 13-304. Same; failure of owner; duty of city.
    • 13-305. Same; prevent spread of disease.
    • 13-306. Dangerous, dead or diseased trees on private property.
    • 13-307. Trees on public property; cost borne by city.
    • 13-308. Costs on tax rolls.
    • 13-309. Injuring trees and shrubs.
    • 13-310. Fire hydrants, plantings adjacent to.
    • 13-311. Easements and rights-of-way.
  • Article 4. Snow and Ice
    • 13-401. Snow and ice to be removed.
    • 13-402. Same: exception; alternate remedy.
    • 13-403. Same; penalty.
    • 13-404. Removal may be made by city.
    • 13-405. Costs on tax rolls.
• CHAPTER XIV. TRAFFIC
  • Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
    • 14-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
    • 14-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
    • 14-103. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • 14-104. Amendments.
  • Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations
    • 14-201. Traffic control devices and markings.
    • 14-202. Use of skateboards roller skates, and inline skates
    • 14-203. Truck parking.
    • 14-204. Unlawful parking; East Forest Avenue.
    • 14-205. Angle parking; Ozark, Forest, Summit and Prairie Avenues; parallel parking.
    • 14-206. Angle parking; Ozark, Forest, Summit and Prairie Avenues; around public square.
    • 14-207. Parking on Maple Street.
    • 14-208. Parking on Cedar Street.
    • 14-209. Two-hour parking; Forest, Summit, Prairie and Ozark avenues.
    • 14-210. Parking of buses on Ozark avenue
    • 14-211. Speed limit.
    • 14-212. Obstructing street or alley; time limit.
    • 14-213. Alleys; defined.
    • 14-214. Same; prohibited conduct.
    • 14-215. Same; exceptions.
    • 14-216. Parking of vehicles at the city sports complex.
  • Article 3. Abandoned Motor Vehicles On Public Property
    • 14-301. Definitions.
    • 14-302. Impounding vehicles.
    • 14-303. Same.
    • 14-304. Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle.
    • 14-305. Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle.
    • 14-306. Release of motor vehicle from impoundment.
    • 14-307. Hearing.
    • 14-308. Charges constitute a lien.
    • 14-309. Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale.
    • 14-310. Redemption.
    • 14-311. Sale proceeds.
    • 14-312. Statutory procedures.
    • 14-313. Implementation of article.
    • 14-314. Reimbursement for discharged liens.
  • Article 4. Hazardous Materials
    • 14-401. Hazardous material defined.
    • 14-402. Same; exceptions.
    • 14-403. Transportation of hazardous materials.
    • 14-404. Hazardous materials routes.
    • 14-405. Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials.
    • 14-406. Removal of illegally parked trailers.
  • Article 5. Micro Utility Trucks
    • 14-501. Micro utility trucks; operation of micro utility trucks; penalty.
    • 14-502. Roadways laned for traffic.
    • 14-503. Valid driver’s license required; penalty.
  • Article 6. UTVs and Golf Carts
    • 14-601. Definition.
    • 14-602. Operation of golf carts and utility terrain vehicles.
    • 14-603. Requirements; penalties.
    • 14-604. Registration and license; fee; application; inspection; penalty.
    • 14-605. State law supersedes.
    • 14-606. Standard traffic ordinance; conflict repealed.
• CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 15-101. Definition.
    • 15-102. Date for utility service billing.
    • 15-103. Notification of delinquent utility bill.
    • 15-104. Extension for payment of delinquent utility bill.
    • 15-105. Disconnection of services due to nonpayment, reconnection fees and reconnect times.
    • 15-106. Utility deposit.
    • 15-107. Adjustments to water and sewer charges.
    • 15-108. Return check policy.
    • 15-109. Cold/hot weather rule.
    • 15-110. Petty cash fund.
    • 15-111. Same; deposits.
    • 15-112. Same; vouchers.
  • Article 2. Water
    • 15-201. Superintendent of water.
    • 15-202. Regulations.
    • 15-203. Service not guaranteed.
    • 15-204. Service connections required.
    • 15-205. Application for service.
    • 15-206. City to make connections.
    • 15-207. Connection fees.
    • 15-208. Curb cocks.
    • 15-209. Check valves
    • 15-210. Unauthorized service.
    • 15-211. Meters.
    • 15-212. Same; testing.
    • 15-213. Tampering with meter.
    • 15-214. Leaks prohibited; penalty.
    • 15-215. Delinquent accounts.
    • 15-216. Utility deposit.
    • 15-217. Interrupt service.
    • 15-218. Prohibited acts.
    • 15-219. Wasting water.
    • 15-220. Right of access.
    • 15-221. Rates.
    • 15-222. Payment of bills.
    • 15-223. Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability.
    • 15-224. Use during fire.
    • 15-225. Cross-connections prohibited.
    • 15-226. Same; protective backflow devices required.
    • 15-227. Same; inspection.
    • 15-228. Same; protection from contaminants.
    • 15-229. Incorporation by reference.
    • 15-230. Violations and penalties.
  • Article 3. Electricity
    • 15-301. Control.
    • 15-302. Hiring labor.
    • 15-303. Application for service.
    • 15-304. Connection with city’s wires; complaint for violation.
    • 15-305. Delinquent accounts.
    • 15-306. Rules and regulations.
    • 15-307. Rates and conditions.
    • 15-308. Residential service.
    • 15-309. Total electric residential service.
    • 15-310. Commercial service.
    • 15-311. Government service.
    • 15-312. Interconnection standards.
  • Article 4. Sewers
    • 15-401. Definitions.
    • 15-402. Sewer connection required.
    • 15-403. Permit; connection fee.
    • 15-404. Application.
    • 15-405. Costs.
    • 15-406. Sewer connection.
    • 15-407. Sewer for each building.
    • 15-408(1). Same; specifications.
    • 15-408(2). Same.
    • 15-408(3). Same.
    • 15-408(4). Same.
    • 15-408(5). Same.
    • 15-408(6). Same.
    • 15-408(7). Same.
    • 15-409. Sewer excavations: damages.
    • 15-410. Failure to connect.
    • 15-411. Privy unlawful.
    • 15-412. Private sewer system.
    • 15-413. Same; permit.
    • 15-414. Same; inspection.
    • 15-415. Same; discharge.
    • 15-416. Same; additional requirements.
    • 15-417. Disposal of sewage.
    • 15-418. Damage to sewers.
    • 15-419. Natural outlet.
    • 15-420. Standards.
    • 15-421. Old building sewers.
    • 15-422. Mud, grease traps.
    • 15-423. Roof, foundation drains.
    • 15-424. Same; exception.
    • 15-425. Prohibited discharges.
    • 15-426. Bills.
    • 15-427. Delinquent accounts; lien against property.
    • 15-428. Sewer service charge.
    • 15-429. Private sewer lines.
  • Article 5. Water Conservation
    • 15-501. Purpose.
    • 15-502. Definitions.
    • 15-503. Process.
    • 15-504. Voluntary Conservation Measures.
    • 15-505. Mandatory Conservation Measures.
    • 15-506. Emergency Water Rates.
    • 15-507. Regulations.
    • 15-508. Violations, disconnections and penalties.
    • 15-509. Emergency Termination.
• CHAPTER XVI. ZONING AND PLANNING
  • Article 1. City Planning Commission
    • 16-101. City planning commission membership.
    • 16-102. Same; appointment.
    • 16-103. Same; terms.
    • 16-104. Same; vacancies.
    • 16-105. Same; compensation.
    • 16-106. Same; meetings.
    • 16-107. Same; election of officers.
    • 16-108. Same; quorum.
    • 16-109. Same; records.
    • 16-110. Same; powers and duties.
    • 16-111. Same; adoption of findings of special commission.
    • 16-112. Same; abolishment of special commission.
    • 16-113. Same; adoption and amendment of subdivision regulations.
  • Article 2. Zoning Regulations/Board Of Zoning Appeals
    • 16-201. General provisions.
    • 16-202. Definitions.
    • 16-203. Districts and zoning map.
    • 16-204. A-1 – Agriculture District.
    • 16-205. R-1 – Single Family Residential District.
    • 16-206. R-2 – Two Family Residential District.
    • 16-207. R-3 – Multiple Family Residential District.
    • 16-208. B-1 – Neighborhood Business District.
    • 16-209. B-2 – Central Business District.
    • 16-210. B-3 – General Business District.
    • 16-211. I-1 – Planned Industrial Park District
    • 16-212. I-2 – Light Industrial District.
    • 16-213. 1-3 – Heavy Industrial District.
    • 16-214. Supplementary regulations.
    • 16-215. Amendments.
    • 16-216. Nonconforming uses.
    • 16-217. Certificates of occupancy and building permits.
    • 16-218. Variances.
    • 16-219. Board of zoning appeals.
    • 16-220. Administration, interpretation and enforcement.
    • 16-221. Density requirements.
  • Article 3. Subdivision Regulations
    • 16-301. Subdivision regulations incorporated.
  • Article 4. Floodplain Management
    • 16-401. Floodplain management zoning ordinance incorporated.
• 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. 1-1977
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1978-1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1983-1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1983-2
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1984-1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1987-1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1990-1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 1-1992
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2005-1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2008-1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2008-2
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2009-1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2014-1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2014-2
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2014-3
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2016-1
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2016-2
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2016-3
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2021-01
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2021-02
  • Charter Ordinance No. 2021-03
• APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
  • Ordinance No. 1137
  • Ordinance No. 1139
  • Ordinance No. 1196
• APPENDIX C – SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  • Article 1. General Provisions
    • 1-101. Title and Scope.
    • 1-102. Purpose.
    • 1-103. Applicability.
    • 1-104. Exemptions.
    • 1-105. Definitions.
    • 1-106. Definitions.
  • Article 2. Procedure for Approval of Subdivisions
    • 2-101 General Provisions.
    • 2-102 Pre-Platting Conference.
    • 2-103 Preliminary Plat.
    • 2-104. Final Plat.
    • 2-105 Short-Form Plat.
  • Article 3. Tract or Lot Splits
    • 3-101. Objective.
    • 3-102. Authorization for Approval of Lot Splits.
    • 3-103. Application Procedure.
    • 3-104. Approval Guidelines.
    • 3-105. Saving Clause.
  • Article 4. Subdivision Design Standards
    • 4-101. Applicability.
    • 4-102. Street Standards.
    • 4-103. Alleys.
    • 4-104. Block Standards.
    • 4-105. Lots.
    • 4-106. Easements.
    • 4-107. Drainage.
    • 4-108. Water and Sewer Facilities.
    • 4-109. Large Lot Subdivisions.
    • 4-110. Public Sites and Open Spaces.
    • 4-111. Bench Marks, Corner Monuments, and Other Markers.
    • 4-112. Community Assets.
  • Article 5. Requirements for Improvements
    • 5-101. Applicability.
    • 5-102. Required Improvements.
    • 5-103. Financing.
    • 5-104. Relation to Plat Approval.
    • 5-105. Relocation of Existing Facilities.
    • 5-106. Acceptance.
    • 5-107. Building Permits.
    • 5-108. Off-Site Improvements.
  • Article 6. Administration
    • 6-101. Rule Exceptions.
    • 6-102. Appeals.
    • 6-103. Penalty for Violations, Actions.
  • Article 7. Miscellaneous
    • 7-101. Validity.
    • 7-102. Accrued Rights and Liabilities Saved.
    • 7-103. Severability.
    • 7-104. Effective Date.
• APPENDIX D – INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS FOR DISTRIBUTIVE GENERATION AND OPERATION OF CUSTOMER-OWNED ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITIES
  • Program Overview
  • Technical Requirements
  • Application for Distributive Generation Interconnection
  • Distributive Generation Interconnection Agreement
  • City of Girard Customer-Owned Distributive Generation Study
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Glossary of Terms
  • National Certification Codes and Standards