STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR KANSAS CITIES

The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to Kansas cities. They are up to date through May 18, 2018.

General Provisions

Corporate powers generally

K.S.A. 12-101

Home rule powers

Ks. Const. Art. 12, § 5

Change of classification

K.S.A. 13-101, 14-101, 15-101

City boundaries

K.S.A. 12-517 et seq.

Wards and precincts

K.S.A. 14-103, 14-207, 80-1404

Eminent domain

K.S.A. 26-201 et seq.

Ordinance enactment and form

K.S.A. 12-3001 et seq., 12-3301 et seq.

Ordinance compilation, revision and codification

K.S.A. 12-3014 et seq.

Initiative and referendum ordinances

K.S.A. 12-3013

Elections

Kansas Const. Art. 4 and K.S.A. 25-2101 et seq.

Poll hours

K.S.A. 25-106, 25-2111

Employment of city prisoners

K.S.A. 22-4603

Limitation of actions

K.S.A. 60-521

Administration and Personnel

Modified mayor-council form of government

K.S.A. 12-10a01 et seq.

City manager

K.S.A. 12-1001 et seq.

City council meetings—First class cities

K.S.A. 13-1410

Filling of vacancies in offices of mayor or councilman in first class cities

K.S.A. 13-513

Other officers in first class cities

K.S.A. 13-502 et seq.

Commission form of government for second class cities

K.S.A. 14-1101 et seq.

Mayors in second class cities

K.S.A. 14-301 et seq.

Elective officers of second class cities

K.S.A. 14-201 et seq.

Commission form of government for third class cities

K.S.A. 15-1201 et seq.

Mayors in third class cities

K.S.A. 15-301 et seq.

Officers of third class cities

K.S.A. 15-201 et seq.

City elections

K.S.A. 25-2101 et seq.

Oaths and bonds

K.S.A. 25-2120, 12-1008, 12-1036b, 14-205, 15-1404; 15-11b08, 54-106

Treasurer

K.S.A. 12-1608, 12-1609

Planning commission

K.S.A. 12-744 et seq.

Parks commission

K.S.A. 14-537 et seq.

Municipal courts

K.S.A. 12-1109, 12-4101 et seq.

Administrative departments in commission-manager plan cities

K.S.A. 12-1015

Records

K.S.A. 12-120 et seq.

Libraries

K.S.A. 12-1215 et seq.

Social security

K.S.A. 40-2301 et seq.

Kansas League of Municipalities

K.S.A. 12-1610c et seq.

Municipal energy agencies

K.S.A. 12-885 et seq.

Public employer-employee relations

K.S.A. 75-4321 et seq.

Tourism

K.S.A. 12-1692 et seq.

Historical collection and museums

K.S.A. 12-1658 et seq., 12-1681 et seq.

Art museum board

K.S.A. 13-460 et seq.

Community building districts

K.S.A. 15-11b01 et seq.

Employee retirement systems

K.S.A. 12-5001 et seq., 13-14a01 et seq., 14-10a01 et seq.

Revenue and Finance

Payment of claims

K.S.A. 12-105b

Purchasing special equipment

K.S.A. 12-110a et seq.

Revenue generally

K.S.A. 12-137 et seq.

Special improvement funds

K.S.A. 12-6a13 et seq.

Cash basis law

K.S.A. 10-1101 et seq.

City investments

K.S.A. 12-1675 et seq.

Cost of work recovery

K.S.A. 12-1673 et seq.

Temporary notes for improvements

K.S.A. 10-123

No-fund warrants

K.S.A. 79-2938 et seq.

Petty cash funds

K.S.A. 12-171

Sales tax

K.S.A. 12-187 et seq.

Gross earnings tax

K.S.A. 12-1,101 et seq.

Parks tax

K.S.A. 14-538

Transient guest tax

K.S.A. 12-1692 et seq.

Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations

Franchises

K.S.A. 12-2001 et seq.

Alcoholic beverages

K.S.A. 41-101 et seq.

Amusement rides

K.S.A 40-4801 et seq.

Cereal malt beverages

K.S.A. 41-2701 et seq.

Auctions

K.S.A. 58-1014 et seq.

Farm products

K.S.A. 12-1617

Contractors—Licensing and examination

K.S.A. 12-1503 et seq.

Motor carriers

K.S.A. 66-1302 et seq.

Peddlers and vendors

K.S.A. 12-1617

Sales of liquor by the drink

K.S.A. 41-2601 et seq.

Trading stamps

K.S.A. 21-2801 et seq.

Pawnbrokers and precious metal dealers

K.S.A. 16-706 et seq.

Kansas professional regulated sports act

K.S.A. 74-50,181 et seq.

Animals

Stray animals

K.S.A. 47-229 et seq.

Liability of owner of dot for damage to sheep, cattle or hogs

K.S.A. 47-645 et seq.

Pet animals

K.S.A. 47-1701 et seq.

Health and Safety

Fireworks

K.S.A. 31-501 et seq.

Noxious weeds

K.S.A. 2-1314 et seq., 12-1617f

Nuisances

K.S.A. 12-1617e, 12-1617g, 13-1417

Refuse collection and disposal

K.S.A. 12-2101 et seq.

Fire protection

K.S.A. ch. 31

Solid and hazardous waste

K.S.A. 65-3401 et seq.

Dairy products

K.S.A. 65-771 et seq.

Homes for aged

K.S.A. 12-4901 et seq.

Public Peace, Morals and Welfare

Gambling

K.S.A. 21-922, 21-6404 et seq.

Prostitution

K.S.A. 21-6419 et seq.

Offenses against public morals

K.S.A. 21-6401 et seq.

Cereal malt beverages

K.S.A. 41-2701 et seq.

Offenses against public peace

K.S.A. 21-6201 et seq.

Offenses against property

K.S.A. 21-5801 et seq.

Weapons

K.S.A. 21-6301 et seq.

Carrying concealed handgun in municipal buildings

K.S.A. 75-7c20

Offenses against persons

K.S.A. 21-5401 et seq.

Offenses against government and public officers

K.S.A. 21-5901 et seq.

Criminal procedure

K.S.A. ch. 22

Vehicles and Traffic

Municipal regulatory powers

K.S.A. 8-2001 et seq.

Arrest and citation procedures

K.S.A. 8-2101 et seq.

Drunk driving

K.S.A. 8-1001 et seq.

Local traffic-control devices

K.S.A. 8-2005

Speed limits

K.S.A. 8-1557 et seq.

Local regulation of stopping, standing and parking

K.S.A. 8-2002(a)(1)

Main trafficways

K.S.A. 12-685 et seq.

Railroad crossings

K.S.A. 12-1633, 12-1634

Bicycles and play vehicles

K.S.A. 8-2002, 8-1586 et seq.

Streets, Sidewalks and Public Property

Public improvements

K.S.A. 12-601 et seq., 13-1008d et seq.

General improvement and assessment law

K.S.A. 12-6a01 et seq.

Sidewalks

K.S.A. 12-1801 et seq.; 13-1008d et seq.

Trees

K.S.A. 12-3201 et seq.

Opening and closing of streets

K.S.A. 14-423 et seq.

Parks and public squares

K.S.A. 12-1301 et seq.

Parking stations

K.S.A. 12-2201 et seq.

Public recreation and playgrounds

K.S.A. 12-1922 et seq.

Cemeteries

K.S.A. 12-1401 et seq., 14-1007 et seq., 14-1047 et seq., 15-1001 et seq.

Maintenance and repair of streets and alleys

K.S.A. 68-2101 et seq.

Vacating streets

K.S.A. 12-504 et seq., 58-2613 et seq., 14-423 et seq.

Public Services

Public utilities

K.S.A. 12-801 et seq., 13-1209 et seq.

Utility rates

K.S.A. 10-1208

Sewers

K.S.A. 12-617 et seq., 12-3101 et seq., 12-3710 et seq.,

Water system

K.S.A. 12-694 et seq., 12-2701 et seq., 14-701a et seq.

Combined waterworks and sewage disposal system

K.S.A. 12-856 et seq.

Deposits for utility service

K.S.A. 12-822

Public transportation

K.S.A. 12-2801 et seq.

Refuse collection and disposal

K.S.A. 12-2101 et seq.

Buildings and Construction

Incorporation and adoption by reference

K.S.A. 12-3009 et seq., 12-3301 et seq.

Dangerous buildings

K.S.A. 12-1750 et seq.

Moving buildings

K.S.A. 17-1914 et seq.

Plumbing regulations

K.S.A. 12-1503 et seq.

Local residential housing finance

K.S.A. 12-5219 et seq.

Asbestos control

K.S.A. 12-5401

Subdivisions

Subdivision regulations

K.S.A. 12-749 et seq.

Zoning

Zoning and planning

K.S.A. 12-736; 12-715b et seq. and 12-741 et seq.

Authority for municipal zoning regulations

K.S.A. 12-755

Floodplain regulation

K.S.A. 12-766 et seq.

Group homes

K.S.A. 12-736

Neighborhood Revitalization Act,

K.S.A. 12-17,114 et seq.