• CODE OF THE CITY OF OTTAWA, KANSAS
    • GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICIALS
    • PREFACE
    • ORDINANCE NO. 3899-15
    • CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
    • COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ORDINANCES
    • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • Article I. Title And Construction
      • 1-101. Title.
      • 1-102. Rules of construction.
      • 1-103. Severability.
    • Article II. Definitions
      • 1-201. General definitions.
    • Article III. Miscellaneous
      • 1-301. Catchlines of sections.
      • 1-302. History notes.
      • 1-303. References to chapters or sections.
      • 1-304. References and editor’s notes.
      • 1-305. Provisions considered as continuations of existing ordinances.
      • 1-306. Code does not affect prior offenses, rights, etc.
      • 1-307. Effect of repeals.
      • 1-308. Certain ordinances not affected by code.
      • 1-309. Effect of amendments to code.
      • 1-310. Supplementation of code.
      • 1-311. General penalty.
  • CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION
    • Article I. Board Of Commissioners
      • 2-101. Board of commissioners; election.
      • 2-102. Same; terms of office.
      • 2-103. Same; filing for candidacy.
      • 2-104. Titles.
      • 2-105. Mayor, chairman and vice-chairman.
      • 2-106. Order of business.
      • 2-107. Regular meetings.
      • 2-108. Call for a special meeting.
      • 2-109. Offices and salaries.
      • 2-110. Appointment of city manager.
      • 2-111. Members not to interfere with personnel, etc.
      • 2-112. Administrative departments.
      • 2-113. Vacancies.
      • 2-114. Appointment of board of commissioners in event of catastrophe.
    • Article II. City Manager
      • 2-201. Administration by manager.
      • 2-202. Appointment of manager; term; qualifications.
      • 2-203. Salary; bond.
      • 2-204. Duties of manager.
      • 2-205. Deferred compensation.
      • 2-206. Health plan
    • Article III. Administrative Departments
      • 2-301. Departments established.
      • 2-302. Administrative duties, powers of city manager.
      • 2-303. City officers designated; residency.
    • Article IV. Municipal Accounting; Finance
      • 2-401. Accounting procedure.
      • 2-402. Annual city budget.
      • 2-403. Budget control, expenses.
      • 2-404. Director of finance; duties generally.
      • 2-405. Director of finance; general accounting duties.
      • 2-406. Director of finance; budget duties.
      • 2-407. City clerk; collector of accounts.
      • 2-408. Petty cash fund; established.
      • 2-409. Amount of fund.
      • 2-410. City clerk’s fund.
      • 2-411. Police department’s fund.
      • 2-412. Auditorium department fund.
      • 2-413. City treasurer; collection of taxes and other monies; quarterly report.
      • 2-414. City treasurer; deposits.
      • 2-415. City treasurer; disbursements.
      • 2-415a. City treasurer; record of warrants and warrant-checks.
      • 2-416. Central purchasing; purchasing agent.
      • 2-417. Inactive funds; defined.
      • 2-418. Inactive funds; investment.
      • 2-419. Bank time deposit; open account.
      • 2-420. Care and custody of investments.
      • 2-421. Interest from investments.
      • 2-422. Record of investments.
      • 2-423. Employee benefits contribution fund; established.
    • Article IV-A. Capital Improvements Fund
      • 2-4a01. Established.
      • 2-4a02. Policy objective.
      • 2-4a03. Use of funds for studies permitted.
      • 2-4a04. Plan of operation.
      • 2-4a05. Financing implementation and operation.
      • 2-4a06. Investing funds.
    • Article IV-B. Accumulated Depreciation Equipment Reserve Fund
      • 2-4b01. Established; definition.
      • 2-4b02. Policy objective.
      • 2-4b03. Plan of operation and equipment inventory.
      • 2-4b04. Investing funds.
    • Article IV-C. Transient Guest Tax
      • 2-4c01. Percentage of Transient Guest Tax.
    • Article V. Oaths And Bonds
      • 2-501. Oath of appointed officers.
      • 2-502. Oaths; forms and filing.
      • 2-503. Bonds; required.
      • 2-504. Bonds; nature and approval.
      • 2-505. Bonds; required before taking office.
      • 2-506. Bonds; to be kept in force.
    • Article VI. Compensation And Salaries
      • 2-601. Compensation.
      • 2-602. Employee classification; salary schedules.
      • 2-603. Allowances and reimbursements.
    • Article VII. Social Security
      • 2-701. Social security.
    • Article VIII. Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
      • 2-801. Employees’ retirement.
    • Article IX. Old City Records
      • 2-901. Destruction of old city records.
      • 2-902. Records to be preserved.
      • 2-903. City manager’s duty; decision of board of commissioners; minutes.
      • 2-904. Records to be photographed, etc.
      • 2-905. File of photographs; destruction of original records.
    • Article X. Emergency Government
      • 2-1001. Determination of state of emergency.
      • 2-1002. Designation of affected area.
      • 2-1003. Emergency measures.
      • 2-1004. Noncompliance with authorized orders; penalty.
      • 2-1005. Article controls over conflicting provisions.
    • Article XI. Public Records
      • 2-1101. Definitions.
      • 2-1102. Appointment of official custodians.
      • 2-1103. Designation of additional record custodians.
      • 2-1104. Duties of custodians.
      • 2-1105. Requests for public records.
      • 2-1106. Procedures regarding inspection and copying of public records.
      • 2-1107. Local freedom of information officers.
      • 2-1108. Appointment of local freedom of information officer.
    • Article XII. Tort Claims
      • 2-1201. Notice of claim; approval or denial.
  • CHAPTER 3. ANIMALS
    • Article I. In General
      • 3-101. Definitions.
    • Article II. Care And Control Generally
      • 3-201. Cruelty to animals; general.
      • 3-201a. Traps prohibited; exception; penalty.
      • 3-202. Animal control officer-appointment.
      • 3-203. Animal control officer-right of entry.
      • 3-204. Authority to take certain animals into custody.
      • 3-205. Running at large; penalty.
      • 3-206. Keeping animals constituting a health hazard; penalty.
      • 3-207. Duty to remove carcasses; penalty.
      • 3-208. Disturbing the peace; penalty.
      • 3-209. Confinement of animals suspected of rabies.
      • 3-209a. Quarantined/immunized.
      • 3-210. Rabies proclamation.
      • 3-211. Use of tranquilizer gun authorized; killing authorized.
      • 3-212. Trespass and destroying property; penalty.
      • 3-213. Keeping vicious animals-prohibited; penalty.
      • 3-214. Keeping vicious animals-court action.
      • 3-215. Sentence enhancements for violation of prohibitions.
    • Article III. Dogs
      • 3-301. Dog fighting, penalty.
      • 3-302. Vaccination requirements; penalty.
      • 3-303. Registration fees; penalty.
      • 3-304. Late registration fee; exceptions.
      • 3-305. Registration to be for calendar year.
      • 3-306. Registration; procedure.
      • 3-307. Duty of owner to affix tag; penalty.
      • 3-308. Requirements for transient dogs; penalty.
      • 3-309. Running at large prohibited; penalty.
      • 3-310. Unclaimed dogs.
      • 3-311. Disposition.
      • 3-312. Number of dogs limited, exception.
      • 3-313. Unspayed female dogs; confinement; penalty.
      • 3-314. Imported dogs; registration; transferring registration; penalty.
      • 3-315. Requirements for sale; penalty.
      • 3-316. Transfer fee.
      • 3-317. Maintenance requirements; penalty.
      • 3-318. Cruelty to domestic animals; penalty.
      • 3-319. Opening pound; interfering with officer; penalty.
      • 3-320. Bond; forfeiture.
      • 3-321. Right of entry; penalty.
      • 3-322. Pit bulls; keeping prohibited.
      • 3-323. Pit bulls; defined.
      • 3-324. Sentence enhancements for violation of prohibitions.
    • Article IV. Possession Of Exotic Animals Within The Corporate Boundaries Of The City Of Ottawa, Kansas
      • 3-401. Exotic animals; keeping prohibited.
      • 3-402. Exotic animals; defined.
      • 3-403. Keeping exotic animals, prohibited; exceptions.
      • 3-404. Keeping exotic animals; penalty
    • Article V. Bee Keeping
      • 3-501. Definitions.
      • 3-502. Registration and License.
      • 3-503. Standards.
      • 3-504. Penalty.
    • Article VI. Chickens
      • 3-601. Chickens allowed when.
      • 3-602. Permits.
      • 3-603. Standards and regulations.
      • 3-604. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER 4. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
    • Article I. In General
      • 4-101. Definitions.
    • Article II. Alcoholic Liquor
      • 4-201. Sales prohibited; penalty.
      • 4-202. Sale to incompetents prohibited; penalty.
      • 4-203. Consumption of alcoholic liquor, etc.; penalty.
      • 4-204. Open saloon prohibited; penalty.
    • Article III. Enhanced Cereal Malt Beverages
      • 4-301. Definition.
      • 4-302. License issued by city.
      • 4-303. License required of retailer.
      • 4-304. Application.
      • 4-305. License application procedures.
      • 4-306. License granted; denied.
      • 4-307. License to be posted.
      • 4-308. License, disqualification.
      • 4-309. Restriction upon location.
      • 4-310. License fee.
      • 4-311. Suspension of license.
      • 4-312. License suspension/revocation by governing body.
      • 4-313. Same; appeal.
      • 4-314. Change of location.
      • 4-315. Wholesalers and/or distributors.
      • 4-316. Business regulations.
      • 4-317. Prohibited conduct on premises.
      • 4-318. Sanitary conditions required.
      • 4-319. Sale to person not of legal age for consumption of enhanced cereal malt beverage prohibited; penalty.
      • 4-320. Taverns; records to be made available for inspection.
      • 4-321. Persons under legal age for consumption of enhanced cereal malt beverages; taverns.
      • 4-322. Penalty for purchase by persons under legal age for consumption.
    • Article IV. Private Clubs
      • 4-401. Private clubs; rules.
      • 4-402. Private clubs; tax; penalty.
      • 4-403. Private clubs; display of license and tax receipt; penalty.
      • 4-404. After-hours serving, mixing and consumption of alcoholic beverages; penalty.
    • Article V. Alcoholic Liquor-By-The-Drink
      • 4-501. Definitions.
      • 4-502. Repealed.
      • 4-503. Distance Restrictions (Alcoholic Liquors).
      • 4-504. Consumption on public property.
      • 4-505. Repealed.
      • 4-506. Repealed.
      • 4-507. Repealed.
      • 4-508. Repealed.
      • 4-509. License required.
      • 4-510. License fee.
      • 4-511. Business regulations.
      • 4-512. Penalty.
    • Article VI. The Sale Of Liquor-By-The-Package
      • 4-601. State license required.
      • 4-602. Occupational tax.
      • 4-603. Posting of receipt.
      • 4-604. Hours of sale.
      • 4-605. Business regulations.
      • 4-606. Restrictions on location.
    • Article VII. Temporary Permits
      • 4-701. Permit required.
      • 4-702. Permit fee.
      • 4-703. City temporary permit.
      • 4-704. Permit regulations.
      • 4-705. Penalty.
      • 4-706. Exclusion.
    • Article VIII. Special Event Permits
      • 4-801. Permit required.
      • 4-802. Permit fee.
      • 4-803. Special event permit.
      • 4-804. Permit regulations.
      • 4-805. Penalty.
      • 4-806. Exclusion.
    • Article IX. Common Consumption
      • 4-901 Common Consumption Area.
      • 4-902 Hours.
      • 4-903 State permit required.
      • 4-904 Sales.
      • 4-905 Authorized Containers.
      • 4-906 Purchases outside of a CCA.
      • 4-907 Purchases within a CCA.
      • 4-908 Inappropriate conduct.
      • 4-909 Compliance by licensees.
      • 4-910 Authorization.
      • 4-911 Suspension of CCA.
      • 4-912. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER 5. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AUTHORITIES AND AIRPORT MANAGEMENT
    • Article I. Airport And Airport Management
      • 5-101. Airport manager.
      • 5-102. Conformance with air traffic rules.
      • 5-103. Permit to use for commercial purposes.
      • 5-104. Permit to sell food or refreshments.
      • 5-105. Disposal of damaged aircraft.
      • 5-106. Repair to aircraft.
      • 5-107. Area for landing or takeoffs.
      • 5-108. Taxiing after landing.
      • 5-109. Taxiing about hangars prohibited.
      • 5-110. Starting aircraft engines without attendant prohibited.
      • 5-111. Operation of aircraft engines in hangar.
      • 5-112. Fueling of engine while operating.
      • 5-113. Starting and warm-up of aircraft engines.
      • 5-114. Parking and securing of aircraft.
      • 5-115. Operation of automotive equipment on airport.
      • 5-116. Smoking restricted.
      • 5-117. Mechanical work to be performed in repair shop.
      • 5-118. Federal rules to apply.
      • 5-119. Parachuting.
      • 5-120. Penalty for violation of article.
    • Article II. Airport Advisory Board
      • 5-201. Airport advisory board; established.
      • 5-202. Authority and duties.
      • 5-203. Membership.
      • 5-204. Organization; meetings.
      • 5-205. Advice to the city.
      • 5-206. Control and management.
    • Article III. Planning Commission
      • 5-301. Membership; terms.
      • 5-302. Organization; meetings.
      • 5-303. Powers and duties.
      • 5-304. Plans and plats; regulations.
    • Article IV. Board Of Zoning Appeals
      • 5-401. Membership; terms.
      • 5-402. Organization; meetings.
      • 5-403. Powers and jurisdiction.
    • Article V. Accessibility Advisory Board
      • 5-501. Accessibility advisory board; established.
      • 5-502. Same; membership.
      • 5-503. Same; terms.
      • 5-504. Same; compensation.
      • 5-505. Meetings and attendance.
      • 5-506. Chairman; selection.
      • 5-507. Quorum.
      • 5-508. Purpose.
    • Article VI. Library And Library Board
      • 5-601. Board; appointment; terms; eligible; vacancies; expenses.
      • 5-602. Corporate status of board; powers.
      • 5-603. Officers of board; meetings; notice.
      • 5-604. Powers and duties of board.
      • 5-605. Treasurer of board; duties.
      • 5-606. Use of library; rules and regulations.
      • 5-607. Damaging books; penalty.
      • 5-608. Taking books without permission; penalty.
      • 5-609. Tax levied for library.
    • Article VII. Municipal Auditorium Advisory Boards
      • 5-701. Municipal auditorium advisory board; established.
      • 5-702. Eligibility for reappointment.
      • 5-703. Composition.
      • 5-704. Officers; committees.
      • 5-705. Meetings.
      • 5-706. Open to public.
      • 5-707. Authority and duties of.
    • Article VIII. Tree Advisory Board
      • 5-801. Tree advisory board established; composition.
      • 5-802. Term of appointment; vacancies; compensation.
      • 5-803. Organization/operations of tree advisory board.
      • 5-804. Contractual authority.
      • 5-805. Responsibilities.
    • ARTICLE IX. LAND BANK
      • 5-901. Purpose.
      • 5-902. Definitions.
      • 5-903. Land Bank Board of Trustees; Appointment, Terms and Dissolution.
      • 5-904. Land Bank Board of Trustees; Powers and Duties.
      • 5-905. Land Bank Board; Organization.
      • 5-906. Land Bank; Operational Requirements.
  • CHAPTER 6. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
    • Article I. Administration of Construction Codes
      • 6-101. Applicability and minimum standards.
      • 6-102. Copies of standard codes on file.
      • 6-103. Construction Board of Appeals.
      • 6-104. Permit fees.
      • 6-105. Fee refunds.
      • 6-106. Interpretation of rules.
      • 6-107. Dangerous or unsafe structures.
      • 6-108. Penalty for violation of this articles related to construction standards.
    • Article II. International Building Code
      • 6-201. Minimum standards.
      • 6-202. International building code adopted.
      • 6-203. Copies of standard code on file.
      • 6-204. Construction Board of Appeals.
      • 6-205. Permit fees.
      • 6-206. Fee refunds.
      • 6-207. Interpretation of rules.
      • 6-208. Dangerous or unsafe structures.
      • 6-209. Penalty for violation of article.
      • 6-210. Amendments and supplements.
    • Article III. International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings
      • 6-301. Minimum standards.
      • 6-302. International Residential Code; adopted.
      • 6-303. Copies of standard code on file.
      • 6-304. Construction Board of Appeals.
      • 6-305. Permit fees.
      • 6-306. Fee refunds.
      • 6-3070. Interpretation of rules.
      • 6-308. Dangerous or unsafe structures.
      • 6-309. Penalty for violation of article.
      • 6-310. Amendments and supplements.
    • Article IV. International Property Maintenance Code
      • 6-401. Minimum standards.
      • 6-402. International property maintenance code; adopted.
      • 6-403. Copies of standard code on file.
      • 6-404. Construction Board of Appeals.
      • 6-405. Permit fees.
      • 6-406. Fee refunds.
      • 6-407. Interpretation of rules.
      • 6-408. Dangerous or unsafe structures.
      • 6-409. Penalty for violation of article.
      • 6-410. Amendments and supplements.
    • Article V. National Electrical Code
      • 6-501. Minimum standards.
      • 6-502. National electrical code; adopted.
      • 6-503. Copies of standard code on file.
      • 6-504. Construction Board of Appeals.
      • 6-505. Permit fees.
      • 6-506. Fee refunds.
      • 6-507. Interpretation of rules.
      • 6-508. Dangerous or unsafe structures.
      • 6-509. Penalty for violation of article.
      • 6-510. Amendments and supplements.
    • Article VI. International Plumbing Code
      • 6-601. Minimum standards.
      • 6-602. International plumbing code; adopted.
      • 6-603. Copies of standard code on file.
      • 6-604. Construction Board of Appeals.
      • 6-605. Permit fees.
      • 6-606. Fee refunds.
      • 6-607. Interpretation of rules.
      • 6-608. Dangerous or unsafe structures.
      • 6-609. Penalty for violation of article. .
      • 6-610. Amendments and supplements.
    • Article VII. City of Ottawa Private Sewage Disposal Code
      • 6-701. Minimum standards.
      • 6-702. City of Ottawa Private Sewage Disposal Code - Adopted.
      • 6-703. Copies of standard code on file.
      • 6-704. Construction Board of Appeals.
      • 6-705. Permit fees.
      • 6-706. Fee refunds.
      • 6-707. Interpretation of rules.
      • 6-708. Dangerous or unsafe structures.
      • 6-709. Penalty for violation of article.
      • 6-710. Permit Issuance.
    • Article VIII. International Mechanical Code
      • 6-801. Minimum standards.
      • 6-802. International Mechanical Code; adopted.
      • 6-803. Copies of standard code on file.
      • 6-804. Construction Board of Appeals.
      • 6-805. Permit fees.
      • 6-806. Fee refunds.
      • 6-807. Interpretation of rules.
      • 6-808. Dangerous or unsafe structures.
      • 6-809. Penalty for violation of article.
      • 6-810. Amendments and supplements.
    • Article IX. International Fuel Gas Code
      • 6-901. Minimum standards.
      • 6-902. International fuel gas code; adopted.
      • 6-903. Copies of standard code on file.
      • 6-904. Construction Board of Appeals.
      • 6-905. Permit fees.
      • 6-906. Fee refunds.
      • 6-907. Interpretation of rules.
      • 6-908. Dangerous or unsafe structures.
      • 6-909. Penalty for violation of article.
      • 6-910. Amendments and supplements.
    • Article X. International Energy Conservation Code
      • 6-1001. Minimum standards.
      • 6-1002. International energy conservation code; adopted.
      • 6-1003. Copies of standard code on file.
      • 6-1004. Construction Board of Appeals.
      • 6-1005. Permit fees.
      • 6-1006. Fee refunds.
      • 6-1007. Interpretation of rules.
      • 6-1008. Dangerous or unsafe structures.
      • 6-1009. Penalty for violation of article.
      • 6-1010. Amendments and supplements.
    • Article XI. Defining the Licensing and Fee Procedures for General, Specialty and Trade Contractors
      • 6-1101. Purpose.
      • 6-1102. Definitions.
      • 6-1103. General provisions.
      • 6-1104. Exemptions.
      • 6-1105. Continuing education.
      • 6-1106. License approval, and issuance.
      • 6-1107. Application.
      • 6-1108. Insurance.
      • 6-1109. Renewal of license.
      • 6-1110. Fees.
      • 6-1111. Revocation of occupational license.
      • 6-1112. Reinstatement of license.
    • Article XII. Permit Fees
      • 6-1201. Fees.
      • 6-1202. Construction.
      • 6-1203. C-4 Central Business District fees.
      • 6-1204. Manufactured homes.
      • 6-1206. Oversize Structure / Weight Move.
      • 6-1207. Other fees.
      • 6-1208. Plan review.
      • 6-1209. Re-inspection and After Hour Fees.
      • 6-1210. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
      • 6-1211. No Permit.
    • Article XIII. Prohibited Occupancy in Certain Structures
      • 6-1301. Placarding.
      • 6-1302. Occupancy prohibited.
      • 6-1303. Placard removal prohibited.
      • 6-1304. Penalty.
    • Article XIV. Dangerous, Unsafe And Blighted Structures
      • 6-1401. Purpose.
      • 6-1402. Definitions.
      • 6-1403. Public officer; duties.
      • 6-1404. Determination that a structure is unfit for human use or habitation.
      • 6-1405. Procedure; petition.
      • 6-1406. Same; notice.
      • 6-1407. Same; publication.
      • 6-1408. Same; hearing, order.
      • 6-1409. Duty of owner.
      • 6-1410. Same; failure to comply.
      • 6-1411. Same; make site safe.
      • 6-1412. Assessment of costs.
      • 6-1413. Immediate hazard.
      • 6-1414. Appeals from order.
      • 6-1415. Scope of ordinance.
    • Article XV. Numbering of Buildings
      • 6-1501. House numbers required.
      • 6-1502. Odd and even house numbers.
      • 6-1503. East and west numbers.
      • 6-1504. North and south numbers.
      • 6-1505. Street prefixes.
      • 6-1506. Placement of numbers by owner; size.
      • 6-1507. New buildings.
      • 6-1508. Exceptions to system.
      • 6-1509. Penalty for violation of article.
    • Article XVI. Moving of Any Structure or Oversize/Weight Load
      • 6-1601. Purpose.
      • 6-1602. Policy.
      • 6-1603. Application.
      • 6-1604. Fees.
      • 6-1605. Permit.
    • Article XVII. International Existing Building Code
      • 6-1701. International Existing Building Code - Adopted.
      • 6-1702. Amendments and supplements:
  • CHAPTER 7. CEMETERIES
    • Article I. Municipal Cemeteries
      • 7-101. Supervision by city manager; designation of sexton.
      • 7-102. Hours; penalty.
      • 7-103. Burial prohibited on certain days; exception.
      • 7-104. Vaults.
      • 7-105. Monuments, stones and urns.
      • 7-106. Temporary markers; removal.
      • 7-107. Construction operation supervision.
      • 7-108. Artificial decorations.
      • 7-109. Trees, shrubbery and live flowers.
      • 7-110. Use of lots; interments restricted.
      • 7-111. Enclosures prohibited.
      • 7-112. Improper inscription removal.
      • 7-113. Purchase of lots; opening or closing of graves.
      • 7-114. Transfer of lots restricted.
      • 7-115. Removal of bodies.
      • 7-116. Notice of interment and permit therefore.
      • 7-117. Speed limit.
      • 7-118. Trespassing prohibited; penalty.
      • 7-119. Fees and rates for certain services.
      • 7-120. Pets.
  • CHAPTER 8. CITY PARKS
    • Article I. City Parks
      • 8-101. Names and locations of parks.
      • 8-102. Permission of board of commissioners necessary for certain uses; penalty.
      • 8-103. Area limited for admission charges; penalty.
      • 8-104. Unlawful to permit animals to trespass; penalty.
      • 8-105. Unlawful to molest birds or wild animals; penalty.
      • 8-106. Unlawful to climb trees or remove nuts; penalty.
      • 8-107. Littering of park with papers and rubbish prohibited; penalty.
      • 8-108. Restrictions on riding of motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles; penalty.
      • 8-109. Swimming pool, use restrictions; penalty.
      • 8-110. Skate park, hours of operation.
      • 8-111. Forest park tennis courts, prohibiting bicycles, skates, skateboards, scooter, and/or any other wheeled vehicles.
  • CHAPTER 9. FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
    • Article I. Fire Department; Fire Codes
      • 9-101. Created; appointments.
      • 9-102. Fire chief.
      • 9-103. Physical examinations.
      • 9-104. Records.
      • 9-105. International fire code adopted; copies on file; penalty.
      • 9-106. Same; enforcement.
      • 9-107. Same; definitions.
      • 9-108. Construction board of appeals.
      • 9-109. Same; penalties.
      • 9-110. Amendments.
    • Article II. Handling, Storage and Transportation of Anhydrous Ammonia
      • 9-201. Adoption of state regulations; copies on file.
      • 9-202. Truck routes when transporting anhydrous ammonia.
      • 9-203. Penalty for violation of article.
    • Article III. Firefighters Relief Association
      • 9-301. Composition; officers; bylaws.
      • 9-302. Treasurer, duties; bond.
      • 9-303. Authorized use of funds-generally.
      • 9-304. Same-insurance; purchase of or payment of premiums.
      • 9-305. Same-investments.
    • Article IV. Fireworks
      • 9-401. Definitions.
      • 9-402. Sale, etc., prohibited.
      • 9-403. Discharge or possession prohibited; exception.
      • 9-404. Penalty for violation of article.
    • Article V. Insurance Proceeds Lien
      • 9-501. Scope and application.
      • 9-502. Lien created.
      • 9-503. Same; encumbrances.
      • 9-504. Same; pro rata basis.
      • 9-505. Procedure.
      • 9-506. Fund created; deposit of moneys.
      • 9-507. Building inspector; investigation, removal of structure.
      • 9-508. Removal of structure; excess moneys.
      • 9-509. Same; disposition of funds.
      • 9-510. Effect upon insurance policies.
      • 9-511. Insurers; liability.
  • CHAPTER 10. ENVIRONMENT
    • Article I. Public Health And Safety; Environmental Hazards
      • 10-101. Definitions.
      • 10-102. Strict liability for release.
      • 10-103. Recovery of expenses.
      • 10-104. Conflict with state or federal law.
      • 10-105. Notification requirement; penalty.
    • Article II. Junked, Wrecked, Abandoned Property
      • 10-201. Findings of the governing body.
      • 10-202. Definitions.
      • 10-203. Nuisances unlawful; exceptions.
      • 10-204. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 10-205. Public officers; notice to remove.
      • 10-206. Abatement; assessment of costs.
      • 10-207. Right of entry.
      • 10-208. Unlawful interference.
      • 10-209. Sentence enhancements for violation of prohibitions.
    • Article III. Vintage, Classic, Muscle, And Modern Classic Vehicles
      • 10-301. Findings of the governing body.
      • 10-302. Definitions.
      • 10-303. Exceptions.
      • 10-304. Permit fees.
      • 10-305. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 10-306. Right of entry.
      • 10-307. Unlawful interference.
      • 10-308. Notice.
      • 10-309. Same; contents.
      • 10-310. Failure to comply; penalty.
      • 10-311. Abatement.
      • 10-312. Hearing.
    • Article IV. Weeds
      • 10-401. Weeds to be removed.
      • 10-402. Definitions.
      • 10-403. Exemptions.
      • 10-404. Public officers; notice to remove.
      • 10-405. Abatement; assessment of costs.
      • 10-406. Right of entry.
      • 10-407. Unlawful interference.
      • 10-408. Noxious weeds.
      • 10-409. Other nuisance weeds.
    • Article V. Sanitary Nuisances
      • 10-501. Nuisances unlawful; defined.
      • 10-502. Complaints; inquiry and inspection.
      • 10-503. Public officers; notice to remove.
      • 10-504. Abatement; assessment of costs.
      • 10-505. Right of entry.
      • 10-506. Unlawful interference.
      • 10-507. Sentence enhancements for violation of prohibitions.
    • Article VI. Solid Waste
      • 10-601. Definitions.
      • 10-602. Containers required for placement of garbage.
      • 10-603. Transporting in closed containers.
      • 10-604. Penalty for violation of chapter.
    • Article VII. Indoor Clean Air
      • 10-701. Legislative findings.
      • 10-702. Purpose.
      • 10-703. Definitions.
      • 10-704. Prohibitions.
      • 10-705. Responsibilities of employers and proprietors.
      • 10-706. Exceptions.
      • 10-707. Enforcement and penalties.
      • 10-708. Other applicable laws.
      • 10-709. Liberal construction.
      • 10-710. Savings clause.
      • 10-711. Incorporation and effective date.
  • CHAPTER 11. BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
    • Article I. Licenses Generally
      • 11-101. License required for certain activities.
      • 11-102. Carrying on business at different places.
      • 11-103. Exhibiting licenses.
      • 11-104. License fees assessed.
      • 11-105. Penalty for violation of article.
      • 11-106. Licenses not transferable or assignable.
    • Article II. Motor Buses
      • 11-201. Definition.
      • 11-202. Application for license.
      • 11-203. Licensee responsible for operators.
      • 11-204. Revocation of license.
      • 11-205. Route.
      • 11-206. Insurance requirement.
      • 11-207. Jurisdiction.
      • 11-208. Penalty.
    • Article III. Taxicabs
      • 11-301. Definitions.
      • 11-302. Application for license; fee; renewal.
      • 11-303. Responsibility of licensee for operators.
      • 11-304. Requirements for drivers.
      • 11-305. Safety requirements for taxicabs.
      • 11-306. Insurance requirements.
      • 11-307. Transfer of licenses.
      • 11-308. Scope of article.
      • 11-309. Revocation of license.
      • 11-310. Penalty for violation of article.
    • Article IV. Solicitors, Peddlers, Itinerant Merchants
      • 11-401. Door-to-door solicitation within the city of Ottawa
      • 11-401a1. Door-to-door solicitation by charitable organizations
      • 11-402. Sale of certain merchandise prohibited upon streets.
      • 11-402a1. Definitions.
      • 11-402a2. License required.
      • 11-402a3. Penalties.
    • Article V. Garage Sales
      • 11-501. Definitions.
      • 11-502. Registration.
      • 11-503. Number of sales per year.
      • 11-504. Duration.
      • 11-505. Location.
      • 11-506. Signs for sales.
      • 11-507. Penalty.
    • Article VI. Junkyards
      • 11-601. Declaration of purpose.
      • 11-602. Definitions.
      • 11-603. Prohibited; exceptions.
      • 11-604. Requirements as to screening; authority of city manager.
      • 11-605. Lawfully in existence.
      • 11-606. Nuisance declared; abatement.
      • 11-607. Regulations not exclusive.
      • 11-608. Penalty for violation of article.
    • Article VII. Private Security Officers
      • 11-701. Definitions.
      • 11-702. Registration required.
      • 11-703. Information required.
      • 11-704. Registration fee.
      • 11-705. Restrictions.
      • 11-706. Exemptions.
      • 11-707. Penalty.
    • Article VIII. Pawnbrokers And Dealers In Precious Metals
      • 11-801. Definitions
      • 11-802. Licensure; application; fee
      • 11-803. Qualifications.
      • 11-804. Contents of license; display; license for each place of business.
      • 11-805. Change in location of place of business; notice; duplicate license; restrictions.
      • 11-806. Examination of books, accounts, records.
      • 11-807. Suspension or revocation of license; notice and hearing.
      • 11-808. Report of property pledged or purchased; required holding period for precious metal purchased; report not open to public inspection.
      • 11-809. Record of transactions.
      • 11-810. Minors; prohibited transactions.
      • 11-811. Periodic inspections to determine compliance.
      • 11-812. Transactions in precious metals, requirements; refusal to redeliver stolen property to owner, effect.
      • 11-813. Criminal penalty.
    • Article IX. Prohibiting The Sale Of Tobacco Products To Minors
      • 11-901. Purposes.
      • 11-902. Definitions.
      • 11-903. Identification required.
      • 11-904. License required.
      • 11-905. Fee.
      • 11-906. Non-transferability.
      • 11-907. Vending machines.
      • 11-908. Out-of-package sales prohibited.
      • 11-909. Tobacco samples prohibited.
      • 11-910. Revocation of licenses.
      • 11-911. Enforcement.
    • Article X. Adult Entertainment
      • 11-1001. Findings and purpose.
      • 11-1002. Definitions.
      • 11-1003. License required.
      • 11-1004. Application for adult business license.
      • 11-1005. Standards for issuance of license.
      • 11-1006. Permit required for entertainers or employees.
      • 11-1007. Application for an entertainer or employee.
      • 11-1008. Standards for issuance of permit for an entertainer or employee.
      • 11-1009. License and permits for adult businesses and employees, etc.
      • 11-1010. Display of license, permit, or identification card.
      • 11-1011. Renewal of license or permit.
      • 11-1012. Revocation of license or permit.
      • 11-1013. Hours of operation.
      • 11-1014. Responsibilities of the operator.
      • 11-1015. Prohibitions and unlawful acts for adult businesses.
      • 11-1016. Exceptions.
      • 11-1017. Penalties and prosecutions.
      • 11-1018. Time computation.
      • 11-1019. Hearing procedure.
      • 11-1020. Judicial review - stay of enforcement of orders.
      • 11-1021. License limited to one identifiable type of adult business.
      • 11-1022. Scienter required to prove violation or business licensee liability.
      • 11-1023. Confidentiality.
      • 11-1024. Severability.
    • Article XI. Sidewalk Dining
      • 11-1101. Purpose.
      • 11-1102. Definitions.
      • 11-1103. License application and conditions.
      • 11-1104. Site plan and other conditions.
      • 11-1105. Alcoholic Liquor; Cereal Malt Beverages.
      • 11-1106. Annual fee.
    • Article XII. Pay Day Loan & Title Loan Businesses
      • 11-1201. Findings and purpose.
      • 11-1202. Definitions.
      • 11-1203. License required.
      • 11-1204. Separation requirements.
      • 11-1205. Application for pay day loan or title loan business license.
      • 11-1206. Standards for issuance of license.
      • 11-1207. Display of license, permit, or identification card.
      • 11-1208. Change in location of place of business.
      • 11-1209. Nonuse of license.
      • 11-1210. Fees.
      • 11-1211. Renewal of license or permit.
      • 11-1212. Revocation of license or permit.
      • 11-1213. Penalties and prosecutions.
      • 11-1214. Hearing procedure.
      • 11-1215. Judicial review; stay of enforcement of orders.
    • Article XIII. Mobile Food Vendors
      • 11-1301. Purpose.
      • 11-1302. Definitions
      • 11-1303. Mobile Food Vendor’s License Required.
      • 11-1304. Mobile Food Vendor’s License Fee.
      • 11-1305. Mobile Food Vendor’s License Application
      • 11-1306. Mobile food vendor’s license issuance; denial.
      • 11-1307. Mobile food vendor’s license appearance; duration.
      • 11-1308. Mobile food vendor’s license subsequent mobile food unit.
      • 11-1309. Mobile food vendor’s license displayed.
      • 11-1310. Mobile food vendor’s license non transferrable.
      • 11-1311. Mobile food vendor’s license restrictions.
      • 11-1312. Mobile food unit standards.
      • 11-1313. Mobile food vendor license revocation.
      • 11-1314. Mobile food vendor’s license appeal.
      • 11-1315. Mobile food vendor’s license municipal offense.
      • 11-1316. Mobile food vendor’s license exemptions.
    • Article XIV. Ice Cream Vendors
      • 11-1401. Street vendors; license required.
      • 11-1402. License fee; duration.
      • 11-1403. Revocation of license.
      • 11-1404. Sanitation and inspections.
      • 11-1405. Sellers of ice cream not to block traffic.
    • Article XV. Massage Establishments and Massage Therapists.
      • 11-1501. Definitions
      • 11-1502. References.
      • 11-1503. Business License Required.
      • 11-1504. Limitations on In-office Massage Licenses.
      • 11-1505. Application for Massage Establishment and In-office Massage License; Fees.
      • 11-1506. Massage Establishment License Application Processing.
      • 11-1507. Inspection Necessary.
      • 11-1508. Issuance of Massage Establishment License.
      • 11-1509. Business Identification Cards.
      • 11-1510. Inspections, Immediate Right of Entry.
      • 11-1511. Operation Regulations.
      • 11-1512. Supervision.
      • 11-1513. Persons Under Age 18 Prohibited Services.
      • 11-1514. Employee and Patron Registers.
      • 11-1515. Advertising.
      • 11-1516. Applicability to Existing Businesses.
      • 11-1517. Exceptions.
      • 11-1518. Further Regulations.
      • 11-1519. Restriction of Business to Premises.
      • 11-1520. Revocation or Suspension of Massage Establishment License.
      • 11-1521. Massage Therapist License Required, Examination Requirements, Restrictions.
      • 11-1522. Application for Massage Therapist License; Fees.
      • 11-1523. Application Processing and Issuance of Massage Therapist License.
      • 11-1524. Identification Cards.
      • 11-1525. Revocation or Suspension of Massage Therapist License.
      • 11-1526. Student Massage Therapy.
      • 11-1527. Transfer of Licenses; Other License and Fees.
      • 11-1528. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER 12. TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES
    • Article I. Standard Traffic Ordinance
      • 12-101. Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
      • 12-102. Traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
      • 12-103. Careless driving.
      • 12-104. Limited time parking zones; penalties.
      • 12-105. Same; business district defined.
      • 12-106. Penalty for scheduled fines.
    • Article II. Local Regulations
      • 12-200. Bicycle, unlicensed motorized vehicle or skateboard riding and roller skating prohibited in downtown business district; exception; penalty
      • 12-201. Unauthorized vehicle on flood protection project.
      • 12-202. Speed of railroad trains.
      • 12-203. Truck routes.
      • 12-204. Pick-up, delivery and service access permitted.
      • 12-205. Truck parking not permitted in central business district.
      • 12-206. One-way streets and alleys.
      • 12-207. Moving of building or structure; permit required.
      • 12-208. Windshield required.
      • 12-209. School zones.
      • 12-210. Stop sign locations, Obedience to and Required Traffic-Control Devices; Presumption of Legality.
      • 12-211. Stop signs at private parking lot access to public right-of-way.
      • 12-212. U-turns.
      • 12-213. Penalty for violation of article.
    • Article III. Parking
      • 12-300. Parking stall lines.
      • 12-301. Parking on Main Street; additional regulations.
      • 12-302. Parking in vicinity of forest park swimming pool.
      • 12-303. Parking on terrace prohibited.
      • 12-304. Truck and other parking prohibited in certain areas.
      • 12-305. Special parking regulations for certain road conditions; removal of vehicles in violation.
      • 12-306. Citation for illegally parked, standing or stopped vehicle.
      • 12-307. Failure to appear; notice.
      • 12-308. Prosecution; presumption of ownership.
      • 12-309. Measurements.
      • 12-310. General time limit for parking on street.
      • 12-311. Two-hour parking zones.
      • 12-312. Fifteen-minute parking zones.
      • 12-313. Nuisance and inoperable vehicles prohibited on public streets, alleys, or public parking lots.
      • 12-314. Angle parking authorized.
      • 12-315. Residential parking permits.
      • 12-315a. Residential parking permit restriction
      • 12-316 Reserved parking areas.
      • 12-317. No parking zones.
      • 12-318. ADA accessible parking.
      • 12-319. Restricted parking.
      • 12-320. No parking, standing, or stopping zones.
      • 12-321. Penalty for violation of article.
    • Article IV. Obstructions/Traffic Hazards
      • 12-400. Removal of traffic hazards.
  • CHAPTER 13. UTILITIES
    • Article I. Sewer Connections And Use
      • 13-101. Definitions.
      • 13-102. General sanitary requirements.
      • 13-102a. Commercial businesses, unlawful discharges; penalty.
      • 13-103. Private disposal systems; when permitted.
      • 13-104. Connections to public sewers; permit required.
      • 13-105. Prohibited discharges.
      • 13-106. Acts of vandalism.
      • 13-107. Access to properties.
      • 13-108. User charges.
      • 13-109. Time for payment; disconnection for nonpayment; reconnection charge; exceptions; waivers.
      • 13-110. Designation of revenues.
      • 13-111. User charge review; public notification of rates.
      • 13-112. Penalties.
      • 13-113. Assessments and rates.
    • Article II. Water Service
      • 13-201. Generally.
      • 13-202. Application for installation; permits; fees; extension of service.
      • 13-203. Deposits, when required.
      • 13-204. Rates and conditions of service.
      • 13-205. Time for payment; disconnection for nonpayment; reconnection charge; exceptions; waivers.
      • 13-206. Meters, installation; ownership.
      • 13-207. Duty of property owner; penalty.
      • 13-208. Service line and meter repairs.
      • 13-209. Service line and meter replacement.
      • 13-210. Assignment of service lines and meters; relocation; cost to property owner.
      • 13-211. Relocation of service lines and meters not owned by utilities department; cost to property owner.
      • 13-212. Additional rules and regulations.
      • 13-213. Unlawful to tamper with or break meter seal, alter register, use or waste improperly metered water; penalty.
      • 13-214. Unlawful to operate equipment without authority; penalty.
      • 13-215. Unlawful to make connections on public or private water lines without permission; permit fee; penalty.
      • 13-216. Unlawful to throw materials into, swim, bathe or play in basins or reservoir or pollute water supply; penalty.
      • 13-217. City access to premises.
    • Article III. Electrical Service
      • 13-301. Rules and regulations.
      • 13-302. Application for connection permits.
      • 13-303. Installation of meters, service leads, sockets, location, change in location; expense.
      • 13-304. Rates.
      • 13-305. Time for payment; disconnection for non-payment; reconnection or disconnection charge; exemptions; waivers.
      • 13-306. Deposits, when required.
      • 13-307. Extensions of system.
      • 13-308. Disturbing uses, refusal or termination of service.
      • 13-309. Suspension or interruption of service; notice; utilities dept. Not liable.
      • 13-310. Unlawful to tamper with meters or to use or waste unmetered electricity; penalty.
      • 13-311. Unlawful to deface or injure department property, erect signs, or interfere with electric system; penalty.
      • 13-312. Rules and regulations, authority to promulgate.
      • 13-313. Right of inspection.
      • 13-314. Failure to comply with article and rules; duty of director; discontinuance of service; prosecution.
      • 13-315. Unpaid and delinquent utility bills, costs of collection.
    • Article IV. Elimination Of Infiltration And Inflow Sources
      • 13-401. Intent.
      • 13-402. Infractions and penalties.
      • 13-403. Disconnect order.
      • 13-404. Financial assistance.
      • 13-405. Procedure.
    • Article V. Cross Connection Regulations
      • 13-501. Purpose and objectives.
      • 13-502. Definitions.
      • 13-503. Scope.
      • 13-504. Prohibited acts.
      • 13-505. Approved cross connection devices.
      • 13-506. Prohibited connections.
      • 13-507. Approved backflow prevention devices.
      • 13-508. Installation of backflow prevention devices.
      • 13-509. Inspection, maintenance and repair of backflow prevention devices.
      • 13-510. Record keeping; tags; inspection, etc., by city; authority for removal of devices, etc.
      • 13-511. Surveys and investigations.
      • 13-512. Violation; penalties.
    • Article VI. Stormwater Utility
      • 13-601. Definitions.
      • 13-602. Findings and statements of policy.
      • 13-603. Establishment of stormwater management program and stormwater utility.
      • 13-604. Administration of the stormwater management program.
      • 13-605. Classification of property for purposes of determining the stormwater utility fee.
      • 13-606. Stormwater utility fee.
      • 13-607. Charges for tax-exempt properties.
      • 13-608. When stormwater utility fee payable; failure to pay; vacant improved property; lien on real property.
      • 13-609. Requests for appeal or correction of the stormwater utility fee.
      • 13-610. Rules and regulations, authority to promulgate.
      • 13-611. Right of entry and inspection.
      • 13-612. Failure to comply with article and rules; duty of director; discontinuance of service; prosecution.
      • 13-613. Time for payment; late payment fee.
      • 13-614. Unpaid and delinquent utility bills, costs of collection.
      • 13-615. Stormwater utility fee credits.
    • Article VII. Impact Fee Policy
      • 13-701. Purpose.
      • 13-702. Definitions.
      • 13-703. Method of Imposing Impact Fee.
      • 13-704. Contents of Ordinance.
      • 13-705. Imposition of Impact Fee
      • 13-706. Collection of Impact Fee
      • 13-707. Annual Review
      • 13-708. Restriction on Use of and Accounting for Impact Fee Funds.
      • 13-709. Refunds.
      • 13-710. Appeals.
      • 13-711. Effect of Impact Fee on Zoning and Subdivision Regulations.
      • 13-712. Impact Fee as Additional and Supplemental Requirement.
      • 13-713. Modifications or Reductions.
  • CHAPTER 14. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
    • Article I. General Provisions
      • 14-101. Purpose of chapter.
      • 14-102. Chapter general provisions.
      • 14-103. Legal provisions.
      • 14-104. Enforcement and penalties.
      • 14-105. Appeals.
      • 14-106. NPDES, MS4 permit provisions.
      • 14-107. Stormwater management program provisions.
      • 14-108. Stormwater pollution prevention plan.
      • 14-109. Abbreviations.
      • 14-110. Definitions.
    • Article II. Illicit Discharge
      • 14-201. Purpose of article.
      • 14-202. Prohibition of illicit discharges and illegal connections.
      • 14-203. Other specific discharges.
      • 14-204. Authorization to adopt and impose best management practices.
      • 14-205. Suspension of MS4 access.
      • 14-206. Release reporting and cleanup.
      • 14-207. Monitoring of discharges.
      • 14-208. Enforcement and penalties.
    • Article III. Erosion And Sediment Control
      • 14-301. Purpose of article.
      • 14-302. General provisions.
      • 14-303. Land disturbance activities and permits.
      • 14-304. Expiration, suspension and revocation of permits.
      • 14-305. Other permits.
      • 14-306. Erosion and sediment control plans.
      • 14-307. Inspection.
      • 14-308. Enforcement and penalties.
      • 14-309. Miscellaneous.
    • Article IV. Post-Construction Management
      • 14-401. Purpose of article.
      • 14-402. Waivers and exemptions.
      • 14-403. Design criteria and stormwater design plans.
      • 14-404. Stormwater management facility maintenance and operations.
      • 14-405. Stormwater management facility inspection.
      • 14-406. Enforcement and penalties.
  • CHAPTER 15. FAIR HOUSING CODE
    • Article I. Title And Policy
      • 15-101. Title.
      • 15-102. Policy.
    • Article II. Definitions
      • 15-201. Definitions.
    • Article III. Unlawful Practice
      • 15-301. Unlawful practice.
    • Article IV. Administration, Enforcement And Penalty
      • 15-401. Administration.
      • 15-402. Enforcement procedure.
      • 15-403. Penalty.
  • CHAPTER 16. OFFENSES
    • Article I. Uniform Public Offense Code
      • 16-101. Uniform Public Offense Code incorporated.
      • 16-102. Definitions used throughout this chapter.
    • Article II. Anticipatory Offenses
      • 16-201. Attempts.
      • 16-202. Conspiracy.
    • Article III. Miscellaneous Offenses
      • 16-301. Curfew.
      • 16-302. Littering.
      • 16-303. Noise.
    • Article IV. Camping
      • 16-401. Purpose.
      • 16-402. Definitions.
      • 16-403. Unlawful camping.
      • 16-404. Storage of personal property.
      • 16-405. Notice.
      • 16-406. Storage and disposal.
      • 16-407. Redemption Fee.
  • CHAPTER 17. TREE REGULATIONS
    • Article I. Tree Regulations
      • 17-101. Authority to regulate.
      • 17-102. Definitions.
      • 17-103. Rights, responsibilities and duties of private property owner(s).
      • 17-104. Rights, responsibilities and duties of the city.
      • 17-105. Infected or infested trees on public or private property.
      • 17-106. Authority of public service utilities to trim trees and other vegetation in/on public rights-of-way
      • 17-107. Planting, growing, cultivation, maintenance, treatment, trimming, pruning and removal of trees and shrubbery in public rights-of-way
      • 17-108. Assessment for cost of work completed by city.
      • 17-109. Tree requirements for new developments/plats.
  • CHAPTER 18. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
    • Article I. In General
      • 18-101. Obstructions prohibited; exception.
      • 18-102. Obstructions; Exception.
      • 18-103. Storage on public property.
      • 18-104. Weeds; limbs, and branches not to obstruct sidewalk.
      • 18-105. Storm drainage over sidewalks prohibited.
      • 18-106. Duty to remove snow and ice from sidewalks; penalty.
    • Article II. Vacation Of Public Rights-Of-Way, Etc.
      • 18-201. Requirements.
    • Article III. Excavations
      • 18-301. Permit-required; exception.
      • 18-302. Same; application; bond.
      • 18-303. Same; issuance.
      • 18-304. Warning signs and barricades.
      • 18-305. Penalty for violation of article.
    • Article IV. Sidewalks
      • 18-401. Sidewalk regulation established.
      • 18-402. Repairs by owner or City.
      • 18-403. Permit, plan review or inspection not required.
      • 18-404. Construction standards.
      • 18-405. Location.
      • 18-406. Material, thickness, width and slope.
      • 18-407. Utilities.
      • 18-408. Penalty for violation.
    • Article V. Driveways
      • 18-501. Definitions.
      • 18-502. Compliance required for occupancy.
      • 18-503. Applicability.
      • 18-504. Permits and fees.
      • 18-505. Standards for driveways onto public streets.
      • 18-506. Penalty for violation of article.
  • APPENDIX A - CHARTER ORDINANCES
    • Summary Listing
    • 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. 10-90 (Repealed)
    • Charter Ordinance No. 11-91
    • Charter Ordinance No. 12-95
    • Charter Ordinance No. 13-97
    • Charter Ordinance No. 14-98
    • Charter Ordinance No. 15-01
    • Charter Ordinance No. 16-03
    • Charter Ordinance No. 17-05
    • Charter Ordinance No. 18-07
    • Charter Ordinance No. 19-12
    • Charter Ordinance No. 20-15
    • Charter Ordinance No. 21-15
    • Charter Ordinance No. 22-23
    • Charter Ordinance No. 23-24
    • Charter Ordinance No. 24-25
  • APPENDIX B – FRANCHISES
    • Ord. 3271-98 (Telecommunications)
    • Ord. 3503-05 (Cable)
    • Ord. 3575-06 (Natural Gas)
    • Ord. 3837-13 (Cable)
    • Ord. 3926-16 (Gas)
    • Ord. 3938-16 (Electric)
  • APPENDIX C – ZONING REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. TITLE AND PURPOSE
      • SECTION 1-1 TITLE
      • SECTION 1-2 PURPOSE AND INTENT
      • SECTION 1-3 CONSISTENCY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
      • SECTION 1-4 JURISDICTION; WITHIN CORPORATE CITY LIMITS AND URBAN GROWTH AREA
      • SECTION 1-5 URBAN GROWTH AREA
    • ARTICLE 2. RULES, INTERPRETATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 2-1 RULES AND INTERPRETATIONS
      • SECTION 2-2 SEPARABILITY
      • SECTION 2-3 DEFINITIONS
    • ARTICLE 3. DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES
      • SECTION 3-1 DISTRICT CLASSIFICATIONS
      • SECTION 3-2 ZONING DISTRICT MAPS
      • SECTION 3-3 ANNEXATION
      • SECTION 3-4 RULES WHERE UNCERTAINTY MAY ARISE
      • SECTION 3-5 VARIANCES AND EXCEPTIONS REQUIRED
    • ARTICLE 4. INTENT OF DISTRICTS
      • SECTION 4-1 “A” AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-2 “R-1” LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-3 “R-2” MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-4 “R-3” HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-5 “TN” TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-6 “CS” COUNTRYSIDE DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-7 “MHS” MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISION DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-8 “MP” MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-9 “EH-O” ELDERLY HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-10 “HO-O” HOUSING OPPORTUNITY OVERLAY DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-11 “HC-O” HISTORIC CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-12 “PPD-O” PROXIMITY PARK DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-13 “C-1” OFFICE AND SERVICE BUSINESS DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-14 “C-2” RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-15 “C-3” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-16 “C-4” CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-17 “I-1” LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-18 “I-2” HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-19 “P” PUBLIC USE DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-20 “MU” MIXED USE DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-21 “PUD” PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
      • SECTION 4-22 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
    • ARTICLE 5. AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (A)
      • SECTION 5-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 5-2 PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 5-3 CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 5-4 HOME OCCUPATIONS
      • SECTION 5-5 ACCESSORY USES
      • SECTION 5-6 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 5-7 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 5-8 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 5-9 MINIMUM LOT SIZE
    • ARTICLE 6. RESIDENTIAL ZONED DISTRICTS (R-1 : R-3)
      • SECTION 6-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 6-2 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
      • SECTION 6-3 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 6-4 HOME OCCUPATIONS
      • SECTION 6-5 INTENSITY OF USE
      • SECTION 6-6 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 6-7 ACCESSORY USES
      • SECTION 6-8 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 6-9 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 6-10 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 6-11 REMOVAL AND RELOCATION OF MANUFACTURED HOMES
    • ARTICLE 7. TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (TN)
      • SECTION 7-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 7-2 APPLICABILITY
      • SECTION 7-3 APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND APPROVAL PROCESS
      • SECTION 7-4 TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STANDARDS
      • SECTION 7-5 DEFINITIONS
    • ARTICLE 8. COUNTRYSIDE DISTRICT (CS)
      • SECTION 8-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 8-2 PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 8-3 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 8-4 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 8-5 HEIGHT, AREA AND YARD
    • ARTICLE 9. MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISION DISTRICT (MHS)
      • SECTION 9-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 9-2 PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 9-3 CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 9-4 INTENSITY OF USE
      • SECTION 9-5 HEIGHT REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 9-6 YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 9-7 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 9-8 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 9-9 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    • ARTICLE 10. MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT (MP)
      • SECTION 10-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 10-2 PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 10-3 CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 10-4 HOME OCCUPATIONS
      • SECTION 10-5 ACCESSORY USES
      • SECTION 10-6 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 10-7 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 10-8 APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
      • SECTION 10-9 FINAL PLAN
      • SECTION 10-10 DEVIATION FROM FINAL PLAN
      • SECTION 10-11 DISCONTINUANCE OF USE AS A MANUFACTURED HOME PARK
      • SECTION 10-12 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 10-13 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 10-14 VISIBLE LOT NUMBERS
    • ARTICLE 11. ELDERLY HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT (EH-O)
      • SECTION 11-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 11-2 ELIGIBILITY
      • SECTION 11-3 USES
      • SECTION 11-4 MINIMUM SAFETY REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 11-5 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 11-6 HEIGHT, AREA AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 11-7 OTHER REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 12. HOUSING OPPORTUNITY OVERLAY DISTRICT (HO-O)
      • SECTION 12-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 12-2 USES
      • SECTION 12-3 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 12-4 HEIGHT, AREA AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 12-5 ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES
    • ARTICLE 12A. PROXIMITY PARK DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (PPD-O)
      • SECTION 12A-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 12A-2 USES
      • SECTION 12A-3 PARKING & LOADING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 12A-4 HEIGHT, AREA AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 12A-5 ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    • ARTICLE 13. HISTORIC CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT (HC-O)
      • SECTION 13-1 PURPOSE
      • SECTION 13-2 SELECTION CRITERIA
      • SECTION 13-3 USES
      • SECTION 13-4 DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN STANDARDS
      • SECTION 13-5 ESTABLISHMENT OF OVERLAY DISTRICT
      • SECTION 13-6 PROCEDURE
    • ARTICLE 14. COMMERCIAL ZONED DISTRICTS (C-1:C-4)
      • SECTION 14-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 14-2 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
      • SECTION 14-3 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 14-4 INTENSITY OF USE
      • SECTION 14-5 HEIGHT, AREA AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 14-6 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      • SECTION 14-7 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 14-8 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 14-9 OFF-STREET LOADING AND UNLOADING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 14-10 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 14-11 TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS
      • SECTION 14-12 SITE PLANS
    • ARTICLE 15. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS (I-1 and I-2)
      • SECTION 15-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 15-2 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES
      • SECTION 15-3 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      • SECTION 15-4 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 15-5 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 15-6 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 15-7 LOADING AND UNLOADING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 15-8 SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 15-9 SITE PLANS
    • ARTICLE 16. PUBLIC USE DISTRICT (P)
      • SECTION 16-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 16-2 PERMITTED USES
      • SECTION 16-3 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 16-4 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 16-5 HEIGHT, AREA AND YARD REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 17. MIXED USE DISTRICTS (MU)
      • SECTION 17-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 17-2 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES: MU/RC DISTRICT
      • SECTION 17-3 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES: MU/CI DISTRICT
      • SECTION 17-4 HOME OCCUPATIONS
      • SECTION 17-5 ACCESSORY USES
      • SECTION 17-6 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS; DESIGN STANDARDS
      • SECTION 17-7 SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 17-8 PARKING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 17-9 MINIMUM DISTRICT SIZE
    • ARTICLE 18. PUD & TRANSPORTATION OVERLAY DISTRICT
      • SECTION 18-1 DEFINITIONS.
      • SECTION 18-2 OVERLAY ZONE.
      • SECTION 18-3 OTTAWA AIRPORT ZONE HEIGHT LIMITATIONS.
      • SECTION 18-4 SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.
      • SECTION 18-5 USE RESTRICTIONS.
      • SECTION 18-6 NONCONFORMITIES.
      • SECTION 18-7 PERMITS.
      • SECTION 18-8 ADMINISTRATION.
      • SECTION 18-9 APPEALS.
      • SECTION 18-10 VARIANCE OR EXCEPTION.
      • SECTION 18-11 REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS.
    • ARTICLE 18A. TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT (TC-O)
      • SECTION 18-1A INTENT
      • SECTION 18-2A USES
      • SECTION 18-3A HEIGHT, AREA AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 18-4A ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 18B. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) OVERLAY DISTRICT
      • SECTION 18-1B INTENT
      • SECTION 18-2B GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • SECTION 18-3B SPECIFIC STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS
      • SECTION 18-4B APPLICATION PROCESS
      • SECTION 18-5B PRELIMINARY PLAN
      • SECTION 18-6B FINAL PLAN
      • SECTION 18-7B RECORDING
    • ARTICLE 19. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
      • SECTION 19-1 STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT, AND PURPOSES
      • SECTION 19-2 GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • SECTION 19-3 ADMINISTRATION
      • SECTION 19-4 PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
      • SECTION 19-5 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT VARIANCE PROCEDURES
      • SECTION 19-6 VIOLATIONS
      • SECTION 19-7 AMENDMENTS
      • SECTION 19-8 DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 19-9 CERTIFICATE OF ADOPTION
    • ARTICLE 20. LANDSCAPING
      • SECTION 20-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 20-2 DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 20-3 GENERAL CONDITIONS
      • SECTION 20-4 MINIMUM TREE REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 20-5 PLANTING REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 20-6 PLANTING REQUIREMENTS WITHIN PARKING AREAS
      • SECTION 20-7 TIMING FOR ESTABLISHING LANDSCAPING
      • SECTION 20-8 MAINTENANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
      • SECTION 20-9 APPEALS
    • ARTICLE 21. NONCONFORMING SITUATIONSAND VESTED RIGHTS
      • SECTION 21-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 21-2 DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 21-3 CONTINUATION OF NONCONFORMING SITUATIONS AND COMPLETION OF NONCONFORMING PROJECTS
      • SECTION 21-4 NONCONFORMING LOTS
      • SECTION 21-5 EXTENSION OR ENLARGEMENT OF NONCONFORMING SITUATIONS
      • SECTION 21-6 REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND ALTERATIONS
      • SECTION 21-7 CHANGE OF NONCONFORMING USE
      • SECTION 21-8 NONCONFORMING SITE IMPROVEMENTS
      • SECTION 21-9 ABANDONMENT AND DISCONTINUANCE OF NONCONFORMING SITUATIONS
      • SECTION 21-10 NONCONFORMING SIGNS
      • SECTION 21-11 NONCONFORMING MANUFACTURED HOMES
      • SECTION 21-12 COMPLETION OF NONCONFORMING PROJECTS AND VESTED RIGHTS
    • ARTICLE 22. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 22-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 22-2 GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • SECTION 22-3 LAYOUT AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 22-4 PERMIT REQUIRED
      • SECTION 22-5 REQUIRED PARKING SPACES
      • SECTION 22-6 EXCEPTIONS GRANTED BY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
      • SECTION 22-7 DESIGN STANDARDS
      • SECTION 22-8 LOADING AND UNLOADING REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 23. HOME OCCUPATION REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 23-1 HOME OCCUPATIONS
      • SECTION 23-2 PERMITTED HOME OCCUPATIONS
      • SECTION 23-3 PROHIBITED HOME OCCUPATIONS
    • ARTICLE 24. SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 24-1 GENERAL
      • SECTION 24-2 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 24-3 NUMBER OF STRUCTURES ON A LOT
      • SECTION 24-4 SCREENING FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL-ZONED PROPERTY
      • SECTION 24-5 TEMPORARY USES
      • SECTION 24-6 ACCESSORY USES
      • SECTION 24-7 FENCES
      • SECTION 24-8 RESIDENTIAL-DESIGN MANUFACTURED HOUSING STANDARDS
      • SECTION 24-9 UNDERGROUND DWELLINGS
      • SECTION 24-10 WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS
    • ARTICLE 25. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALSAND ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCES
      • SECTION 25-1 BOARD ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE
      • SECTION 25-2 APPEALS
      • SECTION 25-3 VARIANCES
      • SECTION 25-4 EXCEPTIONS
      • SECTION 25-5 DETERMINATIONS OF BOARD
      • SECTION 25-6 APPLICATIONS FOR BOARD HEARINGS
      • SECTION 25-7 PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED
      • SECTION 25-8 PERFORMANCE UPON GRANT OF VARIANCE OR EXCEPTION
      • SECTION 25-9 APPEALS FROM BOARD DECISIONS
      • SECTION 25-10 ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCES
    • ARTICLE 26. AMENDMENT PROCEDURES
      • SECTION 26-1 GENERAL AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURE
      • SECTION 26-2 TABLE OF LESSER CHANGE
      • SECTION 26-3 TIME OF PERFORMANCE IN REZONING
      • SECTION 26-4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
      • SECTION 26-5 FEES FOR REZONINGS AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    • ARTICLE 27. SIGN REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 27-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 27-2 ADMINISTRATION
      • SECTION 27-3 EXEMPT SIGNS
      • SECTION 27-4 SIGN TYPES
      • SECTION 27-5 SIGN ALLOWANCES
      • SECTION 27-6 STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO ALL SIGNS
      • SECTION 27-7 STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO SPECIFIC SIGN TYPES
      • SECTION 27-8 ENFORCEMENT OR REMOVAL OF UNLAWFUL, UNSAFE OR ABANDONED SIGNS
      • SECTION 27-9 NOTICES AND ORDERS
      • SECTION 27-10 MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS
      • SECTION 27-11 NONCONFORMING SIGNS
      • SECTION 27-12 DEFINITIONS
    • ARTICLE 28. SITE PLANS
      • SECTION 28-1 INTENT
      • SECTION 28-2 APPLICABILITY
      • SECTION 28-3 AUTHORITY
      • SECTION 28-4 FILING FEE
      • SECTION 28-5 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 28-6 STANDARD OF REVIEW
      • SECTION 28-7 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    • ARTICLE 29. TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS
      • SECTION 29-1 TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS; PERMITS
      • SECTION 29-2 FENCING AND SCREENING
      • SECTION 29-3 SETBACKS AND LANDSCAPING
      • SECTION 29-4 SECURITY
      • SECTION 29-5 ACCESS
      • SECTION 29-6 MAINTENANCE
      • SECTION 29-7 DESIGN
      • SECTION 29-8 CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
      • SECTION 29-9 FILING REQUIREMENT
      • SECTION 29-10 REVOCATION OF PERMIT
      • SECTION 29-11 TRANSFER OF PERMIT
      • SECTION 29-12 ABANDONMENT OF TOWER
    • ARTICLE 30. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
      • SECTION 30-1 ENFORCEMENT
      • SECTION 30-2 INTERPRETATION AND CONFLICT
      • SECTION 30-3 VALIDITY
      • SECTION 30-4 REPEAL OF EXISTING REGULATIONS AND ACCRUED RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES
      • SECTION 30-5 PENALTIES
      • SECTION 30-6 EFFECTIVE DATE
  • APPENDIX D – SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • SECTION 1-1 TITLE
      • SECTION 1-2 PURPOSE
      • SECTION 1-3 AUTHORITY
      • SECTION 1-4 POLICY
      • SECTION 1-5 JURISDICTION
      • SECTION 1-6 APPLICABILITY
      • SECTION 1-7 EXEMPTIONS
      • SECTION 1-8 INTERPRETATIONS-CONFLICT
      • SECTION 1-9 VESTING OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
      • SECTION 1-10 APPROVALS NECESSARY FOR ACCEPTANCE OF SUBDIVISION PLATS; DEDICATIONS WITHIN URBAN GROWTH AREA
      • SECTION 1-11 ACCRUED RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES SAVED
      • SECTION 1-12 SEVERABILITY
      • SECTION 1-13 EFFECTIVE DATE
    • ARTICLE 2. ADMINISTRATION
      • SECTION 2-1 APPEALS
      • SECTION 2-2 PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, ACTIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT
      • SECTION 2-3 BUILDING PERMITS
      • SECTION 2-4 DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
      • SECTION 2-5 DUTIES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
      • SECTION 2-6 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
      • SECTION 2-7 DUTIES OF THE UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
      • SECTION 2-8 ADOPTION, AMENDMENT OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
    • ARTICLE 3. DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 3-1 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
      • SECTION 3-2 DEFINITIONS
    • ARTICLE 4. SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS
      • SECTION 4-1 APPLICABILITY
      • SECTION 4-2 BLOCK STANDARDS
      • SECTION 4-3 STREET STANDARDS
      • SECTION 4-4 LOT STANDARDS
      • SECTION 4-5 EASEMENTS
      • SECTION 4-6 DESIGN TECHNIQUES
      • SECTION 4-7 ACCESS CONTROL
      • SECTION 4-8 LAND SUBJECT TO FLOODING
      • SECTION 4-9 SENSITIVE AREAS
    • ARTICLE 5. DEDICATION AND RESERVATION OF PUBLIC SITES AND OPEN SPACE
      • SECTION 5-1 DEDICATION AND RESERVATION OF PUBLIC SITES AND OPEN SPACES
      • SECTION 5-2 DEDICATION AND RESERVATION OF PUBLIC PARK LAND
      • SECTION 5-3 ACTION BY GOVERNING BODY; ACTION BY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WITHIN URBAN GROWTH AREA
      • SECTION 5-4 USE OF LAND AND FEES
    • ARTICLE 6. SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF PLATS
      • SECTION 6-1 PRE-APPLICATION
      • SECTION 6-2 MINOR PLATS
      • SECTION 6-3 PRELIMINARY PLATS
      • SECTION 6-4 FINAL PLAT
    • ARTICLE 7. IMPROVEMENTS
      • SECTION 7-1 SUBDIVISION TYPES
      • SECTION 7-2 REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
      • SECTION 7-3 EXCEPTIONS FOR EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS
      • SECTION 7-4 WAIVERS
    • ARTICLE 8. IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURES
      • SECTION 8-1 GENERAL [RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE]
      • SECTION 8-2 SUBMISSION OF PETITIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS
      • SECTION 8-3 FINAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS
      • SECTION 8-4 CONTENT OF ENGINEERING DRAWINGS
      • SECTION 8-5 REVIEW OF PLANS
      • SECTION 8-6 APPROVAL BY PLANNING COMMISSION
      • SECTION 8-7 CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
      • SECTION 8-8 CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION
      • SECTION 8-9 CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION PROCEDURES
      • SECTION 8-10 FINAL INSPECTION
      • SECTION 8-11 REPORT TO GOVERNING BODY
      • SECTION 8-12 ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS; CERTAIN IMPROVE-MENTS WITHIN URBAN GROWTH AREA
    • ARTICLE 9. GUARANTEE OF INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS
      • SECTION 9-1 GUARANTEE OF INSTALLATION
      • SECTION 9-2 OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
    • ARTICLE 10. VARIANCES AND EXCEPTIONS
      • SECTION 10-1 VARIANCES AND EXCEPTIONS
    • ARTICLE 11. LOT SPLITS
      • SECTION 11-1 OBJECTIVE
      • SECTION 11-2 APPROVAL OF LOT SPLITS; APPLICATION PROCEDURE
      • SECTION 11-3 APPROVAL GUIDELINES
      • SECTION 11-4 STAFF REVIEW AND ACTION
      • SECTION 11-5 FILING FEE
      • SECTION 11-6 APPEALS
    • ARTICLE 12. VACATIONS AND CORRECTIONS
      • SECTION 12-1 REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION BY PLANNING COMMISSION
      • SECTION 12-2 VACATION OF UNRECORDED PLAT
      • SECTION 12-3 CORRECTION OF PLATTING ERRORS
      • SECTION 12-4 VACATION OF STREETS, ALLEYS, EASEMENTS AND PLATS
    • ARTICLE 13. CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      • SECTION 13-1 PURPOSE
      • SECTION 13-2 APPLICABILITY
      • SECTION 13-3 DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 13-4 DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS
      • SECTION 13-5 APPROVAL PROCESS
      • SECTION 13-6 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED
      • SECTION 13-7 WAIVER
      • SECTION 13-8 SUBDIVISION YIELD PLAN
      • SECTION 13-9 SENSITIVE AREA DESIGNATION PLAN
      • SECTION 13-10 MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN
      • SECTION 13-11 DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
      • SECTION 13-12 DESIGN STANDARDS
      • SECTION 13-13 USE REGULATIONS
      • SECTION 13-14 CONSERVATION LAND DESIGN STANDARDS
      • SECTION 13-15 PERMANENT PROTECTION OF CONSERVATION LANDS
      • SECTION 13-16 OWNERSHIP OF CONSERVATION LANDS
      • SECTION 13-17 MAINTENANCE OF CONSERVATION LANDS
    • ARTICLE 14. SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
      • SECTION 14-1 PURPOSE
      • SECTION 14-2 DEFINITIONS
      • SECTION 14-3 PERMITS
      • SECTION 14-4 REVIEW AND APPROVAL
      • SECTION 14-5 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN
      • SECTION 14-6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
      • SECTION 14-7 INSPECTION
    • ARTICLE 15. STREAM BUFFER
      • SECTION 15-1 FINDINGS
      • SECTION 15-2 PURPOSE
      • SECTION 15-3 GENERAL PROVISIONS
      • SECTION 15-4 ADMINISTRATION
      • SECTION 15-5 PROVISIONS FOR STREAM BUFFER
      • SECTION 15-6 STREAM BUFFER VARIANCE PROCEDURES
      • SECTION 15-7 PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
      • SECTION 15-8 DEFINITIONS