Title SR: Statutory References for Kansas Cities

The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to Kansas cities, current through February 2025.

§ SR.010 General Provisions.

Subject	Reference
Change of classification	K.S.A. 13-101, 14-101, 15-101
City boundaries	K.S.A. 12-517 et seq.
Corporate powers generally	K.S.A. 12-101
Elections	Ks. Const. Art. 4 and K.S.A. 25-2101 et seq.
Eminent domain	K.S.A. 26-201 et seq.
Employment of city prisoners	K.S.A. 22-4603
Home rule powers	Ks. Const. Art. 12, § 5
Initiative and referendum ordinances	K.S.A. 12-3013
Limitation of actions	K.S.A. 60-521
Ordinance compilation, revision and codification	K.S.A. 12-3014 et seq.
Ordinance enactment and form	K.S.A. 12-3001 et seq., 12-3301 et seq.
Poll hours	K.S.A. 25-106, 25-2111
Wards and precincts	K.S.A. 14-103, 14-207, 80-1404

§ SR.020 Administration and Personnel.

Subject	Reference
Administration in commission-manager plan cities	K.S.A. 12-1039 et seq.
Art museum board	K.S.A. 13-460 et seq.
City council meetings—First class cities	K.S.A. 13-1410
City elections	K.S.A. 25-2101 et seq.
City manager	K.S.A. 12-1040
Commission form of government for second class cities	K.S.A. 14-1101 et seq.
Commission form of government for third class cities	K.S.A. 15-1201 et seq.
Community building districts	K.S.A. 15-11b01 et seq.
Elective officers of second class cities	K.S.A. 14-201 et seq.
Employee retirement systems	K.S.A. 12-5001 et seq., 13-14a01 et seq., 14-10a01 et seq.
Filling of vacancies in offices of mayor or councilman in first class cities	K.S.A. 13-513
Historical collection and museums	K.S.A. 12-1658 et seq., 12-1681 et seq.
Kansas League of Municipalities	K.S.A. 12-1610c et seq.
Libraries	K.S.A. 12-1215 et seq.
Mayors in second class cities	K.S.A. 14-301 et seq.
Mayors in third class cities	K.S.A. 15-301 et seq.
Modified mayor-council form of government	K.S.A. 12-10a01 et seq.
Municipal courts	K.S.A. 12-1109, 12-4101 et seq.
Municipal energy agencies	K.S.A. 12-885 et seq.
Oaths and bonds	K.S.A. 25-2120, 14-205, 15-1404; 15-11b08, 54-106
Officers of third class cities	K.S.A. 15-201 et seq.
Other officers in first class cities	K.S.A. 13-502 et seq.
Parks commission	K.S.A. 14-537 et seq.
Planning commission	K.S.A. 12-744 et seq.
Public employer-employee relations	K.S.A. 75-4321 et seq.
Records	K.S.A. 12-120 et seq.
Social security	K.S.A. 40-2301 et seq.
Tourism	K.S.A. 12-1692 et seq.
Treasurer	K.S.A. 12-1608, 12-1609

§ SR.030 Revenue and Finance.

Subject	Reference
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.
Gross earnings tax	K.S.A. 12-1,101 et seq.
No-fund warrants	K.S.A. 79-2938 et seq.
Parks tax	K.S.A. 14-538
Payment of claims	K.S.A. 12-105b
Petty cash funds	K.S.A. 12-171
Purchasing special equipment	K.S.A. 12-110a et seq.
Revenue generally	K.S.A. 12-137 et seq.
Sales tax	K.S.A. 12-187 et seq.
Special improvement funds	K.S.A. 12-6a13 et seq.
Temporary notes for improvements	K.S.A. 10-123
Transient guest tax	K.S.A. 12-1692 et seq.

§ SR.040 Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations.

Subject	Reference
Alcoholic beverages	K.S.A. 41-101 et seq.
Auctions	K.S.A. 58-1014 et seq.
Cereal malt beverages	K.S.A. 41-2701 et seq.
Contractors—Licensing and examination	K.S.A. 12-1503 et seq.
Farm products	K.S.A. 12-1617
Franchises	K.S.A. 12-2001 et seq.
Kansas professional regulated sports act	K.S.A. 74-50,181 et seq.
Motor carriers	K.S.A. 66-1302 et seq.
Pawnbrokers and precious metal dealers	K.S.A. 16-706 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.

§ SR.050 Animals.

Subject	Reference
Liability of owner of dog for damage to sheep, cattle or hogs	K.S.A. 47-645 et seq.
Pet animals	K.S.A. 47-1701 et seq.
Stray animals	K.S.A. 47-229 et seq.

§ SR.060 Health and Safety.

Subject	Reference
Dairy products	K.S.A. 65-771 et seq.
Fire protection	K.S.A. Ch. 31
Fireworks	K.S.A. 31-501 et seq.
Homes for aged	K.S.A. 12-4901 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.
Solid and hazardous waste	K.S.A. 65-3401 et seq.

§ SR.070 Public Peace, Morals and Welfare.

Subject	Reference
Carrying concealed handgun in municipal buildings	K.S.A. 75-7c20
Cereal malt beverages	K.S.A. 41-2701 et seq.
Criminal procedure	K.S.A. Ch. 22
Gambling	K.S.A. 21-922, 21-6404 et seq.
Offenses against government and public officers	K.S.A. 21-5901 et seq.
Offenses against persons	K.S.A. 21-5401 et seq.
Offenses against property	K.S.A. 21-5801 et seq.
Offenses against public morals	K.S.A. 21-6401 et seq.
Offenses against public peace	K.S.A. 21-6201 et seq.
Prostitution	K.S.A. 21-6419 et seq.
Weapons	K.S.A. 21-6301 et seq.

§ SR.080 Vehicles and Traffic.

Subject	Reference
Arrest and citation procedures	K.S.A. 8-2101 et seq.
Bicycles and play vehicles	K.S.A. 8-2002, 8-1586 et seq.
Drunk driving	K.S.A. 8-1001 et seq.
Local regulation of stopping, standing and parking	K.S.A. 8-2002(a)(1)
Local traffic-control devices	K.S.A. 8-2005
Main trafficways	K.S.A. 12-685 et seq.
Municipal regulatory powers	K.S.A. 8-2001 et seq.
Railroad crossings	K.S.A. 12-1633, 12-1634
Speed limits	K.S.A. 8-1557 et seq.

§ SR.090 Streets, Sidewalks and Public Property.

Subject	Reference
Cemeteries	K.S.A. 12-1401 et seq., 14-1007 et seq., 14-1047 et seq., 15-1001 et seq.
General improvement and assessment law	K.S.A. 12-6a01 et seq.
Maintenance and repair of streets and alleys	K.S.A. 68-2101 et seq.
Opening and closing of streets	K.S.A. 14-423 et seq.
Parking stations	K.S.A. 12-2201 et seq.
Parks and public squares	K.S.A. 12-1301 et seq.
Public improvements	K.S.A. 12-601 et seq., 13-1008d et seq.
Public recreation and playgrounds	K.S.A. 12-1922 et seq.
Sidewalks	K.S.A. 12-1801 et seq.; 13-1008d et seq.
Trees	K.S.A. 12-3201 et seq.
Vacating streets	K.S.A. 12-504 et seq., 58-2613 et seq., 14-423 et seq.

§ SR.100 Public Services.

Subject	Reference
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.
Public utilities	K.S.A. 12-801 et seq., 13-1209 et seq.
Refuse collection and disposal	K.S.A. 12-2101 et seq.
Sewers	K.S.A. 12-617 et seq., 12-3101 et seq., 12-3710 et seq.,
Utility rates	K.S.A. 10-1208
Water system	K.S.A. 12-694 et seq., 12-2701 et seq., 14-701a et seq.

§ SR.110 Buildings and Construction.

Subject	Reference
Asbestos control	K.S.A. 12-5401
Dangerous buildings	K.S.A. 12-1750 et seq.
Incorporation and adoption by reference	K.S.A. 12-3009 et seq., 12-3301 et seq.
Local residential housing finance	K.S.A. 12-5219 et seq.
Moving buildings	K.S.A. 17-1914 et seq.
Plumbing regulations	K.S.A. 12-1503 et seq.

§ SR.120 Subdivisions.

Subject	Reference
Subdivision regulations	K.S.A. 12-749 et seq.

§ SR.130 Zoning.

Subject	Reference
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.
Zoning and planning	K.S.A. 12-736; 12-715b et seq. and 12-741 et seq.