ADOPTING ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 84-15
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING, AND ENACTING AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING COMPANY'S KENTUCKY BASIC CODE AS THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARION, KENTUCKY
WHEREAS, The present general and permanent ordinances of the city are inadequately arranged and classified and are insufficient in form and substance for the complete preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare of the city and for the proper conduct of its affairs.
WHEREAS, The American Legal Publishing Company publishes a Code of Ordinances suitable for adoption by cities in Kentucky; and
WHEREAS, KRS 83A.060(8) establishes requirements for the maintenance and indexing of the ordinances of the city; and
WHEREAS, KRS 83A.060(5) authorizes the city to adopt standard codes and codifications of entire bodies of local legislation by reference;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF MARION, STATE OF KENTUCKY:
Section l. American Legal Publishing Company's Kentucky Basic Code, as reviewed and approved by the legislative body, is adopted and enacted.
Section 2. A summary of the subjects contained in the Kentucky Basic Code, as adopted, is as follows:
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 10. General Provisions. This chapter contains general provisions and rules of construction that are operative throughout the code.
Chapter 11. Ordinances Repealed and Saved. This chapter lists ordinances of the city specifically saved and those specifically repealed by adoption of the code.
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 30. City Officers and Employees. This chapter contains provisions of state law dealing with city officers and employees.
Chapter 31. Mayor-Council Plan. This chapter contains provisions of state law dealing with the Mayor, City Council, and the Mayor- Council Plan of government.
Chapter 32. Passage of Ordinances. This chapter contains provisions of state law dealing with passage and maintenance of ordinances.
Chapter 33. Finance and Revenue. This chapter contains provisions of state law dealing with municipal financial administration and municipal improvements financed by assessments.
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
Chapter 70. General Provisions. This chapter contains provisions applicable to the entire title and provisions dealing with traffic- control devices.
Chapter 71. Traffic Rules. This chapter contains provisions governing the operation of vehicles, as well as provisions concerning accidents and parades.
Chapter 72. Parking Regulations. This chapter contains provisions governing the parking of vehicles, impoundment of vehicles, and snow emergencies.
Chapter 73. Bicycles and Motorcycles. This chapter contains provisions governing the operation of bicycles, motorcycles, and similar vehicles.
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
Chapter 90. Animals. This chapter contains provisions dealing with animals running at large; the control and treatment of animals in general; and the control, treatment, and licensing of dogs in particular.
Chapter 91. Streets and Sidewalks. This chapter contains provisions governing streets and sidewalks in the areas of excavations and construction; road and bridge projects; and obstructions.
Chapter 92. Nuisances. This chapter contains provisions governing conditions which constitute nuisances and the procedure for abatement of nuisances.
Chapter 93. Fireworks and Explosives. This chapter contains regulations dealing with fireworks, explosives, and fire prevention.
Chapter 94. Littering. This chapter contains regulations dealing with littering, hauling loose materials, and posting notices.
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Chapter 110. General Licensing Provisions. This chapter contains general provisions dealing with the licensing of trades, businesses, and professions in the city.
Chapter 111. Prohibited Business and Commercial Activities. This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to business and commercial activities and the appropriate penalty classes.
Chapter 112. Peddlers, Itinerant Merchants, and Solicitors. This chapter contains provisions dealing with the licensing and regulation of peddlers, itinerant merchants, and solicitors.
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
Chapter 130. Offenses Against Persons. This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to offenses against persons and the appropriate penalty classes.
Chapter 131. Family Offenses. This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to offenses against the family and the appropriate penalty classes.
Chapter 132. Offenses Against Property. This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to offenses against property and the appropriate penalty classes.
Chapter 133. Offenses Against Public Morals. This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to offenses against public morals and the appropriate penalty classes.
Chapter 135. Offenses Against Public Administration and Justice.
This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to public administration and justice and the appropriate penalty classes.
Chapter 136. Offenses Against Public Order. This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to public order and the appropriate penalty classes.
Chapter 137. Sexual Offenses. This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to sexual offenses and the appropriate penalty classes.
Chaper 138. Inchoate Offenses. This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to inchoate offenses and the appropriate penalty classes.
Chapter 139. General Penalty for Title XIII. This chapter sets out statutory provisions governing fines and imprisonment for misdemeanors and felonies listed in Title XIII.
Section 3. A copy of the Kentucky Basic Code, as adopted, shall accompany this ordinance and shall be made a part of the permanent records of the city pursuant to KRS 83A.060(5).
Section 4. If any clause, provision or section of this ordinance be ruled void or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder thereof is intended to be enacted and shall be in full force and effect notwithstanding.
Section 5. That all ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith, are, to the extent of the conflict, hereby repealed.
Section 6. This ordinance shall be published in accordance with KRS 38A.060(9) and shall become effective at the earliest date as provided by law.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED at the first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council held on September 17, 1984 and READ THE SECOND TIME AND ADOPTED AT A regular meeting of the City Council held on November 19, 1984.
BOBBY R. FOX, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ANN R. HILL, CITY CLERK