[R.O. 1997 § 215.390; CC 1929 Ch 28 Art 6 § 976]
Any person who shall unlawfully remove, destroy or render insecure, any barrier or guard erected about any excavation, as required by the ordinances of the City, or who shall extinguish, destroy or remove any light or lamp placed at such excavation, or shall aid in or counsel any such removal or destruction, shall be deemed guilty of an ordinance violation.
[R.O. 1997 § 215.400; Ord. No. 1632 §§ I — II, 7-1-1975]
All persons, firms, corporations or individuals shall be prohibited from burning any open wheat field, rye and vetch field, oat field, yard or lot within the City limits of the City of Kennett, Missouri.
[R.O. 1997 § 215.410; Ord. No. 1632 §§ I — II, 7-1-1975; Ord. No. 2446 §§ I — VI, 10-3-1995; Ord. No. 2750 § 1, 12-6-2005]
A. 
Definitions. For the purposes of this Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below:
APPROVED INCINERATOR
An incinerator which complies with all current regulations of the Missouri Air Conservation Commission.
DWELLING UNIT
Any room or group of rooms located within a structure, and forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or are intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking and eating.
REFUSE
Solid waste.
SOLID WASTE
Unwanted or discarded waste materials in a solid or semisolid state, including but not limited to garbage, ashes, street refuse, rubbish, dead animals, animal and agricultural wastes, yard wastes, discarded appliances, special wastes, industrial wastes, and demolition and construction wastes.
YARD WASTES
Grass clippings, leaves, tree trimmings.
B. 
It is unlawful for any person to burn solid waste unless an approved incinerator is provided or unless a variance has been obtained from the appropriate air pollution control agency, with the following exceptions:
1. 
During the months of October, November and December, yard wastes originating on the premises may be burned outside of a screened, non-combustible receptacle. At all other times, burning of yard wastes originating upon the premises shall be permitted provided that prior to burning any such yard wastes, the person or persons burning shall, in person or by telephone, obtain permission from the Fire Department to conduct such burning. The person or persons responsible for conducting the burning of yard wastes shall provide to the Fire Department their name, address and location of where such burning is to take place and shall be responsible that proper safeguards shall be provided as may be necessary considering the time and weather conditions at the time of the burning. In no event may any burning be conducted upon any paved street, sidewalk or alley within the City of Kennett. No burning shall be conducted at night or when the wind exceeds seven (7) miles per hour or in extremely dry conditions. No fire related to yard wastes shall be allowed to continue to smolder or burn after sundown and must be completely extinguished.
2. 
Open burning of tree trunks, tree limbs, and vegetation from land clearing operations when such burning takes place at a distance equal to or greater than two hundred (200) yards from the nearest dwelling. A written permit from the Department of Natural Resources shall be required for any open burning of this type.
3. 
Fires set in connection with agricultural or forestry operations related to the growing or harvesting of crops. Burning of this type shall be permitted only upon a written permit issued by the Fire Department not more than ten (10) days prior to the burning.
4. 
Fires set for the purpose of instructing and training firemen in the methods of fighting fires.
5. 
Campfires and other fires used solely for recreational purposes, for ceremonial occasions, or for outdoor non-commercial preparation of food.
6. 
At all times burning is permitted under this Section, a person over the age of eighteen (18) years of age shall be present at the place where the burning is taking place.
C. 
Nothing in this Section may be construed to permit open burning which causes or constitutes a hazard to vehicular or air traffic nor which violates other regulations.
D. 
Notwithstanding any other provision herein, the Chief of the Fire Department upon order of the Mayor of the City, may issue a temporary ban upon the burning of all refuse during times when such burning would be a hazard to the health, safety and welfare of the community. Such periods of temporary ban shall be disseminated to the news media and all persons shall be held responsible for such knowledge before burning any refuse.
E. 
Penalty. Any person or persons violating the terms and conditions of this Section may be ordered to pay all costs of any damage occasioned by such burning, including the cost of any fire call, and assess a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
[R.O. 1997 § 215.420; Ord. No. 1632 §§ I — II, 7-1-1975; Ord. No. 2314 §§ 1 — 6, 1-5-1993; Ord. No. 2812 §§ 1 — 2, 6-17-2008; Ord. No. 2914 § 1, 3-5-2013; Ord. No. 2935 § 1, 4-15-2014]
A. 
Definitions. The following words and phrases, whenever used in this Section, shall be construed as defined in this Subsection:
BAR
An establishment that is devoted to the serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption by guests on the premises and in which the serving of food is only incidental to the consumption of those beverages, including, but not limited to, taverns, nightclubs, cocktail lounges, and cabarets.
BUSINESS
A sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, corporation, or other business entity, either for-profit or not-for-profit, including retail establishments where goods or services are sold; professional corporations and other entities where legal, medical, dental, engineering, architectural, or other professional services are delivered; and private clubs.
ENCLOSED AREA
All space between a floor and ceiling that is enclosed on all sides by permanent or temporary walls or windows (exclusive of doorways), which extend from the floor to the ceiling.
PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT
An area under the control of a public or private employer that employees normally frequent during the course of employment, including, but not limited to, work areas, private offices, employee lounges, restrooms, conference rooms, meeting rooms, classrooms, employee cafeterias, hallways, and vehicles. A private residence is not a place of employment unless it is used as a child-care, adult day-care, or health care facility.
PRIVATE CLUB
An organization, whether incorporated or not, which is the owner, lessee, or occupant of a building or portion thereof used exclusively for club purposes at all times, which is operated solely for a recreational, fraternal, social, patriotic, political, benevolent, or athletic purpose, but not for pecuniary gain, and which only sells alcoholic beverages incidental to its operation. The affairs and management of the organization are conducted by a board of directors, executive committee, or similar body chosen by the members at an annual meeting. The organization has established bylaws and/or a constitution to govern its activities. The organization has been granted an exemption from the payment of Federal income tax as a club under 26 U.S.C. § 501.
PUBLIC PLACE
An enclosed area to which the public is invited or in which the public is permitted, including, but not limited to, banks, bars, educational facilities, gaming facilities, health care facilities, hotels and motels, laundromats, public transportation vehicles and facilities, reception areas, restaurants, retail food production and marketing establishments, retail service establishments, retail stores, shopping malls, indoor sports arenas, theaters, and waiting rooms. A private residence is not a public place unless it used as a child-care, adult day-care, or health care facility.
SMOKING
The burning of tobacco for the purpose of inhaling or exhaling the fumes of that burning substance.
B. 
Prohibition Of Smoking In Enclosed Public Places. Smoking shall be prohibited in enclosed public places, places of employment, private clubs, within five (5) feet of outdoor playgrounds and within five (5) feet of outside entrances, operable windows and ventilation systems of enclosed areas where smoking is prohibited.
C. 
Where Smoking Not Regulated. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section to the contrary, the following areas shall be exempt from the provisions of Subsection (B):
1. 
Private residences, unless such residence is used as a child-care, adult day-care, or health care facility.
2. 
Not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the hotel and motel rooms rented to guests as smoking rooms;
3. 
Outdoor areas of places of employment;
4. 
A place where more than fifty percent (50%) of the volume of trade or business carried on is that of the blending of tobacco or sale of tobaccos, cigarettes, pipes, cigars or smoking sundries;
5. 
Bars and taverns whose license is held by a charitable, religious, service or veterans' organization which has obtained an exemption from the payment of Federal income taxes.
[R.O. 1997 § 215.430; Ord. No. 1632 §§ I — II, 7-1-1975; Ord. No. 2517 §§ 1 — 2, 10-21-1997]
A. 
For the purpose of reducing acts of vandalism, criminal activity and nuisance in the various neighborhoods in the City of Kennett and to promote orderly and safe activity for the children of the City, the activity of going from door to door soliciting candy, food, treats and favors, commonly known as "trick-or-treating," shall be limited and allowed only on October 31 of each year and only between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 8:30 P.M. on said day.
B. 
Conduct Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the activity of trick-or-treating in the City of Kennett except on the day and during the times set forth in Subsection (A) of this Section. Persons who accompany others who are engaged in the activity of trick-or-treating shall, for the purposes of this Section, be considered to be engaged in the activity of trick-or-treating.
[R.O. 1997 § 215.440; Ord. No. 1632 §§ I — II, 7-1-1975; Ord. No. 2922 §§ 1 — 2, 6-18-2013]
A. 
Jones Park in the City of Kennett shall be closed between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 5:00 A.M. daily.
B. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to be present in, or remain in, Jones Park during the time said park is closed unless such person has received prior written authorization from the Kennett Park Board.