The purpose of this article is to establish standards of public health, safety and welfare in all existing structures within the corporate limits of Council Grove, Kansas.

(Ord. 2094; Code 2019)

The International Property Maintenance Code, edition of 2015, including appendix chapter A, as published by the International Code Council is hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set out herein save and except the additions, deletions, insertions, modifications or amendments set forth in this article. Not less than three copies of the International Property Maintenance Code shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk for inspection by and use of the public at all reasonable business hours. The filed copies shall be marked or stamped “Official copy as Incorporated by the Code of City of Council Grove, Kansas, Ordinance No. 2235.” All sections or portions of the filed copies of the International Property Maintenance Code shall be clearly marked to show deletions, modifications or amendments thereto.

(Ord. 2094; Code 2019; Ord. 2235)

The following sections are hereby revised:

(a)   Section 101.1. Title - Insert “City of Council Grove”.

(b)   Section 103.5. Fees- Not adopted.

(c)   Section 106.4. Violation Penalties- Not adopted, but as set forth in Section 4.

(d)   Section 111. Means of Appeal-- but as set forth in other ordinances.

(e)   Section 112.4. Failure to Comply- Not adopted. Modified to: Any person who shall continue any work on the system after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine as set forth in Section 4.”

(f)   Section 302.4. Weeds- Not adopted.

(g)   Section 302.8 Motor Vehicles- Not adopted.

(h)   Section 304.14 Insect Screens- Insert “April 1 to December l”.

(i)    Section 602.3 Heat Supply-Insert “October 1 to May 15”.

(j)    Section 602.4. Occupiable Work Space- Insert “October 1 to May 15”.

(Ord. 2094; Code 2019; Ord. 2235)

Fees under this code shall be the same as provided for in the applicable Code adopted by the city. Failure to take out a permit prior to beginning construction will result in a doubling of the permit fee. Every permit issued by the administrative authority under the provisions of this article shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not inspected within 180 days from date of issuance to extend permit life. If a permit becomes null and void, a new permit will be required as well as all fees. No new permits of any type will be issued if there are outstanding or expired permits existing.

(Ord. 2094; Code 2019; Ord. 2235)

In addition to any remedies set forth in the International Property Maintenance Code of 2009, any person violating any provision of this article shall be deemed guilty of a code violation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $1,000.00 and up to one year in jail. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of this article occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.

(Ord. 2094; Code 2019; Ord. 2235)

Parts of structures erected prior to December 15, 1958, which project beyond the street or building line may be maintained as constructed subject to the authority of the governing body.

(Ord. 2235)