home
Home
code
Code
Code
Index
law
Laws (6)
New Laws (6)
pubdocs
Public Documents
Public Documents
Minutes (279)
Ordinances (905)
Resolutions (980)
help_center
Help
Help
About Us
ecode
ecode
search
Login
City of Blue Springs, MO
chevron_right
2024-02-21
info
chevron_right
Charter
chevron_right
Chapter C Charter of the City
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Charter
Ch C
Charter of the City
Ch C Art I
Incorporation, Name And Boundaries
Section 1.1
Incorporation, Name And Boundaries.
Ch C Art II
Powers
Section 2.1
Powers.
Section 2.2
Construction.
Ch C Art III
City Council
Section 3.1
Where Powers Vested.
Section 3.2
Composition.
Section 3.3
Qualifications.
Section 3.4
Election And Terms.
Section 3.5
Compensation, Allowances And Expenses.
Section 3.6
Mayor Pro Tempore.
Section 3.7
Prohibitions.
Section 3.8
Vacancy.
Section 3.9
Forfeiture Of Office.
Section 3.10
Filling Of Vacancies.
Section 3.11
Judge Of Qualifications.
Section 3.12
Legislative Proceedings.
Section 3.13
City Clerk.
Section 3.14
City Attorney.
Section 3.15
City Prosecutor.
Section 3.16
Municipal Judges.
Section 3.17
Investigations.
Section 3.18
Independent Audit.
Section 3.19
Codification Of Ordinances.
Ch C Art IV
Mayor
Section 4.1
Mayor.
Section 4.2
Qualifications.
Section 4.3
Election And Term.
Section 4.4
Powers And Duties.
Section 4.5
Compensation, Allowances And Expenses.
Section 4.6
Prohibitions.
Section 4.7
Vacancy.
Section 4.8
Forfeiture Of Office.
Ch C Art V
City Administrator
Section 5.1
Appointment — Qualifications — Compensation.
Section 5.2
Removal.
Section 5.3
Acting City Administrator.
Section 5.4
Powers And Duties.
Section 5.5
Performance Review.
Ch C Art VI
Administrative Organization, Personnel System And Comprehensive Development Plan
Section 6.1
Administrative Organization.
Section 6.2
Personnel System.
Section 6.3
Comprehensive Development Plan.
Ch C Art VII
Financial Procedures
Section 7.1
Fiscal Year.
Section 7.2
Budget.
Section 7.3
Submission Of Budget.
Section 7.4
Capital Improvement Program.
Section 7.5
City Council Action On Budget.
Section 7.6
City Council Action On Capital Improvement Program.
Section 7.7
Public Record.
Section 7.8
Amendment After Adoption.
Section 7.9
Tax Rates And Tax Rolls.
Section 7.10
Sale Of Bonds.
Ch C Art VIII
Nomination And Election
Section 8.1
Municipal Elections.
Section 8.2
Nominations.
Section 8.3
Preparation Of Ballots.
Section 8.4
Procedures And Determination Of Election Results.
Ch C Art IX
Initiative, Referendum And Recall
Section 9.1
General Authority.
Section 9.2
Commencement Of Proceedings, Petitioners' Committee — Affidavit.
Section 9.3
Petitions.
Section 9.4
Time For Filing Petitions.
Section 9.5
Procedure After Filing.
Section 9.6
Referendum Petitions — Suspension Of Effect Of Ordinance.
Section 9.7
Action On Initiative And Referendum Petitions.
Section 9.8
Withdrawal Of Initiative, Referendum Or Recall Petitions.
Section 9.9
Recall Election.
Section 9.10
Results Of Election.
Section 9.11
Conduct Of Initiative, Referendum And Recall Elections.
Ch C Art X
Franchises
Section 10.1
Granting Of Franchises.
Section 10.2
Right Of Regulation.
Section 10.3
Revocable Permits.
Section 10.4
Operation Beyond Franchise Period.
Ch C Art XI
Licensing, Taxation And Regulation Of Business, Occupations, Professions, Vocations And Other Activities Or Things
Section 11.1
Objects Of Licensing, Taxation And Regulation.
Ch C Art XII
General Provisions
Section 12.1
Personal Financial Interest.
Section 12.2
Political Activity.
Section 12.3
Activities Prohibited.
Section 12.4
Penalties.
Section 12.5
Notice Of Suits.
Section 12.6
Official Bonds.
Section 12.7
Charter Amendments.
Section 12.8
Charter Review Commission.
Section 12.9
Public Improvements And Special Assessments.
Section 12.10
Proof Of Ordinance.
Section 12.11
Separability.
Section 12.12
All Ordinances Effective On Municipal Land.
Ch C Art XIII
Transitional Provisions
Section 13.1
Personnel System.
Section 13.2
Ordinances To Remain In Force.
Section 13.3
Pending Actions And Proceedings.
Section 13.4
Continuance Of Contracts, Public Improvements And Taxes.
Ttl I
Government Code
Ch 100
General Provisions
Ch 105
Elections
Ch 110
Mayor and City Council
Ch 115
Officers and Employees
Ch 117
Conflicts of Interest
Ch 120
Commissions Boards, and Committees
Ch 122
Open Meetings and Records Policy
Ch 125
Municipal Court
Ch 130
Taxation
Ch 140
Appeals of Administrative Decisions
Ttl II
Public Health, Safety and Welfare
Ch 200
Police Department
Ch 205
Administrative Inspection Orders
Ch 210
Alarm Systems
Ch 215
Dogs, Cats, Animals and Dangerous Animals
Ch 220
Offenses
Ch 225
Controlled Substances
Ch 230
Noise Control
Ch 235
Fireworks
Ch 240
Tree Trimming and Maintenance
Ch 245
Health, Sanitation and Nuisances
Ch 250
Emergency Management
Ch 255
Solid Waste
Ch 260
Food and Food Establishments
Ch 265
Fair Housing
Ch 270
Portable Storage Containers and Roll-Off Trash Containers
Ttl III
Traffic Code
Ttl III Notes
Notes and Appendixes
Ch 300
General Provisions
Ch 305
Traffic Administration
Ch 310
Enforcement and Obedience to Traffic Regulations
Ch 315
Traffic Control Devices
Ch 320
Speed Regulations
Ch 325
Turning Movements
Ch 330
One-Way Streets and Alleys
Ch 335
Stop and Yield Intersections, Railroad Crossings
Ch 340
Miscellaneous Driving Rules
Ch 345
Pedestrians' Rights and Duties
Ch 350
Method of Parking
Ch 355
Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places
Ch 360
Stopping for Loading or Unloading Only
Ch 365
Stopping, Standing or Parking Restricted or Prohibited on Certain Streets
Ch 370
(Reserved)
Ch 375
(Reserved)
Ch 380
Licensing Requirements
Ch 385
Vehicle Equipment
Ch 390
Street Fairs, Exhibitions, Concerts, Demonstrations, Parades, Etc.
Sch I
Street Classification
Sch II
Speed Limits
Sch III
Prohibited Parking — Certain Sections of Designated Streets
Sch IV
Time Limit Parking
Sch V
Commercial Vehicles and Trucks
Ttl IV
Unified Development Code
Ttl IV Notes
Notes and Appendixes
Ch 401
General Provisions
Ch 402
Review and Decision-Making Bodies
Ch 403
Development Review Procedures
Ch 404
Zoning District Regulations
Ch 405
Building and Use Regulations
Ch 406
Subdivision Design and Improvements
Ch 407
General Development Standards
Ch 408
Supplemental Standards
Ch 410
Violations and Enforcement
Ch 411
Interpretation
Ttl V
Building and Construction
Ch 500
Building Code
Ch 501
Sign Code
Ch 505
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 507
Miscellaneous Building Provisions
Ch 510
Swimming Pools
Ch 515
Property Maintenance Code
Ch 520
Erosion and Sediment Control
Ttl VI
Business and Occupation
Ch 600
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 605
Licensing and Business Licenses
Ch 610
Miscellaneous Business Regulations
Ch 615
Dealers in Secondhand Precious Metals and Gems
Ch 620
Massage Therapists and Massage Facilities
Ch 625
Cigarettes and Electronic Cigarettes
Ch 630
Vehicles For Hire
Ch 635
Security Operators and Officers
Ch 640
(Reserved)
Ch 645
Utility Tax
Ch 650
Pawnbrokers
Ch 655
Hotels, Motels, Etc.
Ttl VII
Utilities
Ch 700
Water and Sewers — General Provisions
Ch 705
Rates and Charges
Ch 710
Cross-Connection Control
Ch 715
Sewer Regulations
Ttl VIII
Redevelopment
Ch 800
(Reserved)
Ch 805
Urban Redevelopment Corporations
Ttl IX
Parks
Ch 900
General Provisions
Ch 905
Facility Usage
Ch 910
Prohibited Activities
Ch 915
Penalties
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
arrow_back
print
Print
email
Email
download
Download
share
Share
add_alert
Get Updates
arrow_forward
Chapter C
Charter of the City
PREAMBLE:
In order to provide for the government of the City of Blue Springs, and secure the benefits and advantages of constitutional Home Rule under the Constitution of the State of Missouri, the people of Blue Springs adopt the following Charter:
Article I
Incorporation, Name And Boundaries
chevron_right
Section 1.1
Incorporation, Name And Boundaries.
chevron_right
Article II
Powers
chevron_right
Section 2.1
Powers.
chevron_right
Section 2.2
Construction.
chevron_right
Article III
City Council
chevron_right
Section 3.1
Where Powers Vested.
chevron_right
Section 3.2
Composition.
chevron_right
Section 3.3
Qualifications.
chevron_right
Section 3.4
Election And Terms.
chevron_right
Section 3.5
Compensation, Allowances And Expenses.
chevron_right
Section 3.6
Mayor Pro Tempore.
chevron_right
Section 3.7
Prohibitions.
chevron_right
Section 3.8
Vacancy.
chevron_right
Section 3.9
Forfeiture Of Office.
chevron_right
Section 3.10
Filling Of Vacancies.
chevron_right
Section 3.11
Judge Of Qualifications.
chevron_right
Section 3.12
Legislative Proceedings.
chevron_right
Section 3.13
City Clerk.
chevron_right
Section 3.14
City Attorney.
chevron_right
Section 3.15
City Prosecutor.
chevron_right
Section 3.16
Municipal Judges.
chevron_right
Section 3.17
Investigations.
chevron_right
Section 3.18
Independent Audit.
chevron_right
Section 3.19
Codification Of Ordinances.
chevron_right
Article IV
Mayor
chevron_right
Section 4.1
Mayor.
chevron_right
Section 4.2
Qualifications.
chevron_right
Section 4.3
Election And Term.
chevron_right
Section 4.4
Powers And Duties.
chevron_right
Section 4.5
Compensation, Allowances And Expenses.
chevron_right
Section 4.6
Prohibitions.
chevron_right
Section 4.7
Vacancy.
chevron_right
Section 4.8
Forfeiture Of Office.
chevron_right
Article V
City Administrator
chevron_right
Section 5.1
Appointment — Qualifications — Compensation.
chevron_right
Section 5.2
Removal.
chevron_right
Section 5.3
Acting City Administrator.
chevron_right
Section 5.4
Powers And Duties.
chevron_right
Section 5.5
Performance Review.
chevron_right
Article VI
Administrative Organization, Personnel System And Comprehensive Development Plan
chevron_right
Section 6.1
Administrative Organization.
chevron_right
Section 6.2
Personnel System.
chevron_right
Section 6.3
Comprehensive Development Plan.
chevron_right
Article VII
Financial Procedures
chevron_right
Section 7.1
Fiscal Year.
chevron_right
Section 7.2
Budget.
chevron_right
Section 7.3
Submission Of Budget.
chevron_right
Section 7.4
Capital Improvement Program.
chevron_right
Section 7.5
City Council Action On Budget.
chevron_right
Section 7.6
City Council Action On Capital Improvement Program.
chevron_right
Section 7.7
Public Record.
chevron_right
Section 7.8
Amendment After Adoption.
chevron_right
Section 7.9
Tax Rates And Tax Rolls.
chevron_right
Section 7.10
Sale Of Bonds.
chevron_right
Article VIII
Nomination And Election
chevron_right
Section 8.1
Municipal Elections.
chevron_right
Section 8.2
Nominations.
chevron_right
Section 8.3
Preparation Of Ballots.
chevron_right
Section 8.4
Procedures And Determination Of Election Results.
chevron_right
Article IX
Initiative, Referendum And Recall
chevron_right
Section 9.1
General Authority.
chevron_right
Section 9.2
Commencement Of Proceedings, Petitioners' Committee — Affidavit.
chevron_right
Section 9.3
Petitions.
chevron_right
Section 9.4
Time For Filing Petitions.
chevron_right
Section 9.5
Procedure After Filing.
chevron_right
Section 9.6
Referendum Petitions — Suspension Of Effect Of Ordinance.
chevron_right
Section 9.7
Action On Initiative And Referendum Petitions.
chevron_right
Section 9.8
Withdrawal Of Initiative, Referendum Or Recall Petitions.
chevron_right
Section 9.9
Recall Election.
chevron_right
Section 9.10
Results Of Election.
chevron_right
Section 9.11
Conduct Of Initiative, Referendum And Recall Elections.
chevron_right
Article X
Franchises
chevron_right
Section 10.1
Granting Of Franchises.
chevron_right
Section 10.2
Right Of Regulation.
chevron_right
Section 10.3
Revocable Permits.
chevron_right
Section 10.4
Operation Beyond Franchise Period.
chevron_right
Article XI
Licensing, Taxation And Regulation Of Business, Occupations, Professions, Vocations And Other Activities Or Things
chevron_right
Section 11.1
Objects Of Licensing, Taxation And Regulation.
chevron_right
Article XII
General Provisions
chevron_right
Section 12.1
Personal Financial Interest.
chevron_right
Section 12.2
Political Activity.
chevron_right
Section 12.3
Activities Prohibited.
chevron_right
Section 12.4
Penalties.
chevron_right
Section 12.5
Notice Of Suits.
chevron_right
Section 12.6
Official Bonds.
chevron_right
Section 12.7
Charter Amendments.
chevron_right
Section 12.8
Charter Review Commission.
chevron_right
Section 12.9
Public Improvements And Special Assessments.
chevron_right
Section 12.10
Proof Of Ordinance.
chevron_right
Section 12.11
Separability.
chevron_right
Section 12.12
All Ordinances Effective On Municipal Land.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Transitional Provisions
chevron_right
Section 13.1
Personnel System.
chevron_right
Section 13.2
Ordinances To Remain In Force.
chevron_right
Section 13.3
Pending Actions And Proceedings.
chevron_right
Section 13.4
Continuance Of Contracts, Public Improvements And Taxes.
chevron_right