Statutory References
The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to Kansas cities, current through May 29, 2019.
General Provisions
Corporate powers generally. K.S.A. 12-101
Home rule powers. Ks. Const. Art. 12, § 5
City boundaries. K.S.A. 12-517 et seq.
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
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
Planning commission. K.S.A. 12-744 et seq.
Parks commission. K.S.A. 14-537 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.