CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article I. Title And Construction

Article II. Definitions

Article III. Miscellaneous

CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION

Article I. Board Of Commissioners

Article II.  City Manager

Article III.  Administrative Departments

Article IV. Municipal Accounting; Finance

Article IV-A. Capital Improvements Fund

Article IV-B. Accumulated Depreciation Equipment Reserve Fund

Article V. Oaths And Bonds

Article VI. Compensation And Salaries

Article VII. Social Security

Article VIII. Kansas Public Employees Retirement System

Article IX. Old City Records

Article X. Emergency Government

Article XI. Public Records

Article XII. Tort Claims

CHAPTER 3. ANIMALS

Article I. In General

Article II. Care And Control Generally

Article III. Dogs

Article IV. Possession Of Exotic Animals Within The Corporate Boundaries Of The City Of Ottawa, Kansas

Article V. Bee Keeping

Article VI. Chickens

CHAPTER 4. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Article I. In General

Article II. Alcoholic Liquor

Article III. Enhanced Cereal Malt Beverages

Article IV. Private Clubs

Article V. Alcoholic Liquor-By-The-Drink

Article VI. The Sale Of Liquor-By-The-Package

Article VII. Temporary Permits

Article VIII. Special Event Permits

Article IX. Common Consumption

CHAPTER 5. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AUTHORITIES AND AIRPORT MANAGEMENT

Article I. Airport And Airport Management

Article II. Airport Advisory Board

Article III. Planning Commission

Article IV. Board Of Zoning Appeals

Article V. Accessibility Advisory Board

Article VI. Library And Library Board

Article VII. Municipal Auditorium Advisory Boards

Article VIII. Tree Advisory Board

ARTICLE IX. LAND BANK

CHAPTER 6. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS

Article I. Administration of Construction Codes

Article II. International Building Code

Article III. International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings

Article IV. International Property Maintenance Code

Article V. National Electrical Code

Article VI.  International Plumbing Code

Article VII. City of Ottawa Private Sewage Disposal Code

Article VIII. International Mechanical Code

Article IX. International Fuel Gas Code

Article X. International Energy Conservation Code

Article XI. Defining the Licensing and Fee Procedures for General, Specialty and Trade Contractors

Article XII. Permit Fees

Article XIII. Prohibited Occupancy in Certain Structures

Article XIV.  Dangerous, Unsafe And Blighted Structures

Article XV. Numbering of Buildings

Article XVI. Moving of Any Structure or Oversize/Weight Load

Article XVII. International Existing Building Code

CHAPTER 7. CEMETERIES

Article I. Municipal Cemeteries

CHAPTER 8. CITY PARKS

Article I. City Parks

CHAPTER 9. FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

Article I. Fire Department; Fire Codes

Article II. Handling, Storage and Transportation of Anhydrous Ammonia

Article III. Firefighters Relief Association

Article IV. Fireworks

Article V. Insurance Proceeds Lien

CHAPTER 10. ENVIRONMENT

Article I. Public Health And Safety; Environmental Hazards

Article II. Junked, Wrecked, Abandoned Property

Article III. Vintage, Classic, Muscle, And Modern Classic Vehicles

Article IV. Weeds

Article V. Sanitary Nuisances

Article VI. Solid Waste

Article VII. Indoor Clean Air

CHAPTER 11. BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS

Article I. Licenses Generally

Article II. Motor Buses

Article III. Taxicabs

Article IV. Solicitors, Peddlers, Itinerant Merchants

Article V. Garage Sales

Article VI. Junkyards

Article VII. Private Security Officers

Article VIII. Pawnbrokers And Dealers In Precious Metals

Article IX. Prohibiting The Sale Of Tobacco Products To Minors

Article X. Adult Entertainment

Article XI. Sidewalk Dining

Article XII. Pay Day Loan & Title Loan Businesses

Article XIII. Mobile Food Vendors

Article XIV. Ice Cream Vendors

Article XV. Massage Establishments and Massage Therapists.

CHAPTER 12. TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES

Article I. Standard Traffic Ordinance

Article II. Local Regulations

Article III. Parking

Article IV. Obstructions/Traffic Hazards

CHAPTER 13. UTILITIES

Article I. Sewer Connections And Use

Article II. Water Service

Article III. Electrical Service

Article IV. Elimination Of Infiltration And Inflow Sources

Article V. Cross Connection Regulations

Article VI. Stormwater Utility

Article VII. Impact Fee Policy

CHAPTER 14. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

Article I. General Provisions

Article II. Illicit Discharge

Article III. Erosion And Sediment Control

Article IV. Post-Construction Management

CHAPTER 15. FAIR HOUSING CODE

Article I. Title And Policy

Article II. Definitions

Article III. Unlawful Practice

Article IV. Administration, Enforcement And Penalty

CHAPTER 16. OFFENSES

Article I. Uniform Public Offense Code

Article II. Anticipatory Offenses

Article III. Miscellaneous Offenses

Article IV. Camping

CHAPTER 17. TREE REGULATIONS

Article I. Tree Regulations

CHAPTER 18. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

Article I. In General

Article II. Vacation Of Public Rights-Of-Way, Etc.

Article III. Excavations

Article IV. Sidewalks

Article V. Driveways

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

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)