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Chapter 1 - Police Department#
6-1-1 - Department Created.#
There is hereby created the Kaysville City Police Department.
6-1-2 - Chief of Police.#
There is hereby created the position of Chief of Police who shall be the Police Department supervisor.
6-1-3 - Powers and Duties.#
The Chief of Police and the Chief's assistants shall have all of the powers, rights and duties respectively conferred on such officers by law to be exercised in accordance with law and the Police Department Manual. (10-3-913 through 10-3-915 of the Utah Code, and others.)
(Ord. 21-07-03, 7/15/2021)
Chapter 2 - Traffic and Parking#
6-2-1 - Traffic Code Adopted.#
1.
The provisions of Title 41 entitled, "Motor Vehicles", of the Utah Code, as amended or superseded from time to time, are hereby approved and adopted as the Traffic Code for Kaysville City.
2.
Whenever the context so indicates or requires, the name of Kaysville City or any of its agencies or offices shall be used in place of any State agencies or offices used in the said Utah Code to the extent necessary to implement the intent of adopting the Traffic Code as referred to herein.
3.
In addition to the provisions of Title 41 of the Utah Code expressly adopted, Kaysville City may from time to time adopt ordinances regulating traffic within the City, which shall become a part of the City's Traffic Code.
(Ord. 21-06-01, 6/3/2021)
6-2-2 - Citation to Code.#
Where a citation or complaint is issued, it shall be sufficient to use the number of the Utah Code followed by "The Ordinances of Kaysville City," to show the section of the Ordinance of the City which has been violated.
6-2-3 - Prima Facie Speed - Posted Streets.#
1.
When appropriate traffic control or regulatory signs giving notice of speeds are posted, the prima facie maximum speed limits designated upon said signs shall apply to the appropriate streets or portions of streets so posted.
2.
In the absence of any speed limit sign in an urban district designating a speed limit applicable thereto, the prima facie speed limit shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour.
6-2-4 - Traffic Control.#
The traffic control and regulation of all public streets shall be as posted, regulated or controlled by appropriate traffic control devices, signs or other regulatory devices or controls. The City Engineer shall place and maintain all traffic control devices when and as required under the Ordinances of this City to make effective the provisions of said Ordinances, and may place and maintain such additional traffic control devices as he may deem necessary to regulate, guide or warn traffic under the traffic ordinances of this City.
6-2-5 - Unlawful Parking. (Repealed)#
See KMC 6-2b.
6-2-7 - Negligently Colliding.#
It shall be unlawful to operate a vehicle with such lack of due care and in such negligent manner as to cause the same to collide with any vehicle, person or object.
6-2-8 - Duty to Keep Proper Lookout.#
No person shall drive a vehicle on the streets of this City without keeping a reasonable and proper lookout for other traffic, people, objects, fixtures or property thereon or adjacent thereto.
6-2-9 - Stop and Yield Intersections.#
When appropriate, traffic control or regulatory signs are posted at intersections identifying them as stop or yield entrances and such streets are hereby declared to be stop entrances.
6-2-10 - Parking or Blocking Streets or Highways.#
In addition to the parking provisions contained in the Utah Traffic Code, as adopted by this municipality, it shall be unlawful for any person to: 1.
Remain standing, lying or sitting on any street or highway in such a manner as to obstruct the free passage of vehicular or pedestrian traffic thereon.
2.
Willfully remain standing, lying or sitting on any street or highway in such manner for more than one (1) minute after being requested to move by any police officer.
3.
Willfully remain on such street or highway in such manner as to obstruct the free passage of any person or vehicle into or out of any property having access to such street or highway.
4.
Obstruct, in any manner, roads that would provide access to properties for Police, Fire or other emergency response personnel, and/or their equipment or materials.
a.
This includes unapproved parking or storage that violates minimum widths and clearances (as defined by City Code or the IFC), as well as the installation of gates, barriers or other items which might obstruct access.
b.
If upon further assessment any obstructions approved prior to this ordinance are deemed a hazard by the Police Chief or Fire Chief, the hazards shall be sufficiently mitigated at the sole expense of the owner, up to and including removal of the obstruction.
i.
Failure of an owner to mitigate the identified hazards shall result in a notice from the Police Chief or Fire Chief informing the affected properties of diminished, and potentially suspended, response capabilities until the hazard mitigated.
(Ord. 24-02-01, 2/1/2024)
6-2-11 - Use of Dynamic Braking Devices Prohibited.#
1.
A Dynamic Braking Device (commonly referred to as a Jacobs brake, engine brake, or compression brake), means a device used primarily on trucks for the conversion of the engine from an internal combustion engine to an air compressor for the purpose of braking without the use of wheel brakes.
2.
It is unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle with a Dynamic Braking Device engaged, except for the aversion of imminent danger, within the Kaysville City limits. Fire trucks and other emergency vehicles shall be exempt from the prohibitions of this Section.
6-2-12 - Pedestrian Travel Prohibited on West Davis Corridor During Construction.#
1.
It shall be unlawful for a person, other than those authorized by UDOT, to walk or operate a human-powered vehicle on property intended to be used as the West Davis Corridor or any improvements associated therewith.
2.
Unless subsequently extended by appropriate action, the terms of this code section shall sunset and expire when UDOT opens the Kaysville section of the West Davis Corridor to public vehicular traffic.
3.
A violation of this Section shall be an infraction.
(Ord. 23-06-01, 6/15/2023)
Chapter 2a - Motorized Devices#
6-2a-1 - General Provisions.#
Kaysville City has adopted by reference the latest version of "Utah Criminal and Traffic Code" (the "Utah Code"). The Utah Code contains provisions defining and regulating the use of "moped," "motor assisted scooter," "motor vehicle," "motorcycle," "motor-driven cycle," and "personal motorized mobility device." The Utah Code does not define or regulate the use of a variety of other motorized devices which are now commonly used upon the streets and roads of Kaysville City. It is the intent of this Chapter that those vehicles specifically defined and regulated by the Utah Code shall continue to be regulated by the Utah Code. The purpose of this Chapter is to define and regulate other motorized devices not now specifically defined and regulated by the Utah Code.
6-2a-2 - Definitions.#
As used in this Chapter, a Motorized Device is any motorized wheeled device used or designated for transporting persons which is not defined and governed by the provisions of the Utah Code or any other provisions of the City Code. Such definition includes, but is not limited to, devices commonly and generically referred to as "pocket bikes," "motor scooters," "go-carts," or similar motorized devices.
6-2a-3 - Prohibited Operation.#
1.
It shall be unlawful to operate a motorized device upon any road, street or highway within Kaysville City without a valid operators license issued by the State of Utah or some other recognized jurisdiction within the United States.
2.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motorized device within any park, parking lot or any private area where the owner has prohibited the use of skateboards and/or roller skates.
3.
No minor under the age of sixteen (16) years of age shall ride on a motorized device unless such minor is wearing a properly fitted and fastened headgear designed for motorized vehicle use and approved by the United States Department of Transportation.
4.
No motorized device shall be ridden after dusk or before dawn unless fully equipped for nighttime operation.
6-2a-4 - Low Profile Motorized Device Prohibited on Public Property.#
1.
Definitions. For the purposes of this Section:
a.
Low Profile Motorized Device shall mean any motorized device that:
i.
Is not regulated by the Utah Code or by any other provision of the City Code;
ii.
Is not otherwise permitted upon the streets, roads, highways or sidewalks of the City; and
iii.
Is less than thirty-six inches (36") in height when in its normal manufactured operating position, excluding any flag, antenna, or other device attached, or modifications made thereto;
iv.
Produces not more than two (2) brake horsepower, is not capable of speed in excess of thirty (30) miles per hour on level ground and, if an internal combustion engine, a displacement of not to exceed fifty (50) cubic centimeters or seven hundred fifty (750) watts, if powered by electricity.
b.
This definition may include, but is not limited to, some versions of "pocket bikes," miniature motorcycles, and "go-carts."
2.
It is unlawful for any person to operate a low profile motorized device upon any street, road, highway or other public property within the City. It is unlawful for an adult, parent, or guardian or owner or person in possession or control of a low profile motorized device to allow a minor to operate such a device on public property within the City.
6-2a-5 - Compliance with Traffic Laws.#
All motorized devices being operated within Kaysville City shall be operated in compliance with all applicable traffic rules and regulations.
6-2a-6 - Speed Restrictions.#
No motorized device shall be operated on any street or road with a posted speed limit or a lawfully designated speed limit in excess of twenty-five (25) miles per hour.
6-2a-7 - Violations Not Authorized.#
The owner or person in control of a motorized device may not give permission to a person under sixteen (16) years of age to operate or ride upon a motorized device in violation of this Chapter.
6-2a-8 - Provisions Do Not Apply.#
The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to any motorized device being used for mobility by a person with a disability as defined and covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
6-2a-9 - Penalty.#
Any person violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of a Class C Misdemeanor and shall be punished accordingly.
Chapter 2b - Parking#
6-2b-1 - Purpose.#
Pursuant to laws of the State of Utah, Kaysville City has the power and authority to regulate the use of streets, alleys, avenues, sidewalks and crosswalks within the City. This Chapter sets forth rules and regulations for an orderly and comprehensive system of parking within the City.
(Ord. 17-1-1, 1/19/2017)
6-2b-2 - Parking Violations.#
Parking of vehicles in contravention of rules and regulations of this Chapter or any parking provisions of the Utah Code adopted by reference by Section 6-2-1 shall be civil violations and not criminal violations.
(Ord. 17-1-1, 1/19/2017)
6-2b-3 - Penalty for Parking Violation.#
Violations of parking rules and regulations provided for in this Chapter shall subject the owner or operator of the illegally parked vehicle to payment of civil fees and penalties set forth in this Chapter.
(Ord. 17-1-1, 1/19/2017)
6-2b-4 - Unlawful Parking.#
1.
At Roadside.
a.
No motor vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, shall be parked with the left side of the vehicle next to the curb, except on one-way streets. It shall be a civil violation to stand or park any motor vehicle in a street other than parallel with the curb and with the two (2) right wheels of the vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, within twelve inches (12") of the regularly established curb line except on those streets which have been marked for angle parking; then vehicles shall be parked at the angle to the curb indicated by such marks.
b.
It shall be a civil violation to park any vehicle on or store items in the roadway when:
i.
Within eight feet (8') of a mailbox, driveway or access; and
ii.
When inside of or within two hundred feet (200') of a Mixed Use, Professional Business, General Commercial, Central Commercial or Light Industrial Zone.
2.
Vehicles for Sale. It shall be a civil violation to park any vehicle on any public street for the primary purpose of displaying it for sale, or to park any vehicle on a public street from which merchandise is peddled. It shall be prima facie evidence of parking a vehicle principally for the purpose of offering it for sale if:
a.
The vehicle is left unattended for four (4) hours or more,
b.
There are signs in, on or near the vehicle offering it for sale, and
c.
The vehicle is not parked on a street adjacent to property where the owner resides. Nothing in this subsection shall preclude or prevent the owner of a vehicle from legally parking a vehicle for sale in front of the property where the owner resides.
3.
Loading Zones. When so posted, it shall be a civil violation for the driver of a passenger vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, to stand or park such vehicle for a period of time longer than is permitted by the posted sign for the loading or unloading of passengers, or for the driver to stand or park any freight carrying motor vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, for a period of time longer than is necessary to load, unload and deliver materials in any place designated as a loading zone and marked as such.
4.
Posted Restrictions. It shall be a civil violation for any person to park any motor vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, on any street in violation of the posted restrictions. It shall be a civil violation to park any vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, or otherwise cause any obstruction to any fire station or other place where fire apparatus is stored, or within fifteen feet (15') of any fire hydrant or cistern.
5.
Alleys. No person shall park a motor vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, within an alley in such manner or under such conditions as to leave less than ten feet (10') of the width of the roadway available for the free movement of vehicular traffic. No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, within an alley in such a position as to block the driveway entrance to any abutting property.
6.
Cab Stands—Bus Stands. No motor vehicle other than a licensed taxicab or authorized emergency vehicle shall be parked in any area designated by ordinance as a taxicab stand and no vehicle other than a bus or authorized emergency vehicle shall be parked in a place so designated as a bus loading zone.
7.
Over 48 Hours. It shall be a civil violation for any person to park or leave standing on any public road, street, alley, park-and-ride lot, or municipal property any vehicle or inoperative vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles and City owned vehicles, for forty-eight (48) or more consecutive hours, and any vehicle so parked or left standing may be impounded or removed by the Chief of Police or the Chief's designee. For purposes of impoundment and removal, the Chief of Police or the Chief's designee may, after making a reasonable effort to locate the owner, impound and remove any motor vehicle which has been unmoved for forty-eight (48) consecutive hours. The cost of impoundment and removal shall be charged to the owner or any person who claims the impounded motor vehicle.
8.
During Winter. No person shall park a vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, on any street between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. of any day from the first day of November of each year to the last day of February of the following year.
9.
Heavy Duty Vehicles.
a.
The driver of a motor vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, having a total gross weight, loaded or unloaded, in excess of fifty thousand (50,000) pounds or having a total length in excess of twenty-four (24) feet from the most forward point of the vehicle or its load to the most rear point of said vehicle or its load, shall not park said vehicle or allow it to stand upon the City streets for longer than two (2) hours.
b.
In determining the total gross weight or total length as provided in subparagraph (a) above, the length or weight of the trailer connected or attached to or in tandem with the motor vehicle, shall also be included in making such determination.
10.
Approach to Parking Space.
a.
No person shall move a vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, in any manner or leave a parking space and then re-enter it to avoid the intent of this Chapter.
b.
Every driver about to enter a parking space being vacated shall stop and wait to the rear of the vehicle in the actual process of vacating the parking space and having so waited shall have prior right to the parking space over all other drivers.
c.
No driver shall stop a vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, ahead of a parking space being vacated and attempt to interfere with a driver who has waited properly to the rear of a parking space being vacated.
11.
Not to Obstruct Traffic. No person shall park any vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, upon a street in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten feet (10') of the width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic.
12.
Electronic Vehicle Stalls.
a.
As used in this Section:
i.
Electric Motor Vehicle means a motor vehicle that is powered solely by an electric motor drawing current from a rechargeable energy storage system.
ii.
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Motor Vehicle means a hybrid electric motor vehicle that has the capability to charge the battery or batteries used for vehicle propulsion from an off-vehicle electric source, such that the off-vehicle source cannot be connected to the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion.
iii.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station means a public parking space that is:
(1)
Served by charging equipment that has its primary purpose the transfer of electric energy to a battery of other energy storage device in an electric motor vehicle or plug-in electric motor vehicle; and
(2)
Clearly marked with either:
(A)
Conspicuous green pavement markings; or
(B)
Clearly marked signage indicating that the stalls are electric vehicle charging station stalls.
b.
It is a civil infraction for any person to stop, stand, or park any vehicle in a City-owned electric vehicle charging station unless the vehicle is an electric motor vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicle connected to the charging station and actively being charged.
c.
It is a defense to a civil charge under this subsection that the offending vehicle owner produces in person at the Kaysville City Hall proof that the offending vehicle was an electric motor vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicle.
(Ord. 17-1-1, 1/19/2017; Ord. 21-02-01, 2/18/2021; Ord. 21-07-03, 7/15/2021; Ord. 23-06-02, 6/15/2023; Ord. 25-11-02, § 1, 11/20/2025)
6-2b-5 - Markings to Indicate No Stopping and Parking Regulations.#
1.
The City Engineer is hereby authorized, subject to provisions and limitations of this Chapter, to place and maintain appropriate signs or traffic markings to indicate standing or parking regulations, and said traffic markings shall designate the zones and shall have the meanings herein set forth:
a.
Red shall mean no stopping, standing or parking at any time.
b.
Yellow shall mean no stopping, standing or parking except as stated on the signs or markings giving notice thereof.
2.
When appropriate signs or traffic curb markings have been erected or placed according to this Section, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in any zone in violation of any of the provisions of this Section.
(Ord. 17-1-1, 1/19/2017)
6-2b-6 - Unauthorized Use of Streets; Strict Liability of Owner.#
1.
Whenever any vehicle is parked on a City street in violation of this Chapter such violation shall constitute an unauthorized use of City streets.
2.
The person in whose name such vehicle is registered shall be strictly liable for such unauthorized use of a City street and payment of the civil penalty for such unauthorized use.
3.
Whenever the actual driver of an improperly parked vehicle is observed an enforcement officer may issue a Notice of Parking Violation to the driver and such driver shall be responsible for payment of the civil penalty rather than the registered owner of the vehicle.
(Ord. 17-1-1; 1/19/2017)
6-2b-7 - Notice of Parking Violation.#
1.
Every person who receives a Notice of Parking Violation must pay the civil fee for such violation in the amount established from time to time by Resolution of the City Council.
a.
Any penalty paid within ten (10) days from the date of issuance of the Notice of Parking Violation shall be reduced by fifty percent (50%) of the civil fee;
b.
Any fee that is paid between ten (10) and thirty (30) days shall be reduced by twenty-five percent (25%) of the civil fee;
c.
If no payment is made within thirty (30) days from the date of issuance of the Notice the owner shall be responsible for payment of the full amount of the civil fee;
d.
The City may use all lawful means to collect unpaid fees including costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
(Ord. 17-1-1, 1/19/2017)
6-2b-8 - Method of Notification.#
Notice of Parking Violation shall be given by placing the Notice under the windshield wiper of the vehicle parked in violation of this Chapter or by hand delivery to the driver if that person is known to the issuing officer.
(Ord. 17-1-1; 1/19/2017)
6-2b-9 - Payment of Civil Penalty.#
Payment of a Civil penalty for violation of any provision of this Chapter may be made by: 1.
Making payment on-line at kaysvillecity.com and selecting the "Parking violation" payment option; or
2.
Making payment by mail or in person at the Kaysville City Hall at 23 East Center Street, Kaysville, Utah 84037.
(Ord. 17-1-1, 1/19/2017)
6-2b-10 - Appeal.#
1.
The Mayor shall appoint a hearing officer to hear appeals relating to violations of this Chapter.
2.
Any person affected by a Notice of Parking Violation may appear before a Hearing Officer to contest the alleged violation. The request for a hearing must be made on the Kaysville City website or by filing written notice of appeal at the Kaysville City Hall within ten (10) days after issuance of the Notice of Violation.
3.
The burden to prove any excuse for payment of the civil fee shall be on the person claiming the excuse.
4.
If the Hearing Officer finds that no unauthorized use occurred or an unauthorized use occurred but one (1) or more of the excuses set forth in this Section is applicable, the Hearing Officer may dismiss the Notice of unauthorized use and release the owner or driver from liability. Such excuses are:
a.
At the time of the receipt of the Notice, possession of the subject vehicle had been acquired in violation of the criminal laws of the State;
b.
Compliance with the subject ordinances would have presented an imminent and irreparable injury to persons or property;
c.
At the time of receipt of the Notice, possession of the subject vehicle had been acquired pursuant to written lease agreement or similar written agreement;
d.
The subject vehicle was mechanically incapable of being moved from such location; provided, however, such excuse shall not apply to any vehicle which remains at such location in excess of six (6) hours;
e.
Any markings, signs or other indication of parking use regulation were not clearly visible or comprehensible;
f.
Such other mitigating circumstances as may be approved by the Hearing Officer.
5.
If the Hearing Officer finds that an unauthorized use occurred and no applicable excuse exists, the Hearing Officer may, in the interest of justice and on behalf of the City, enter into an agreement for the timely or periodic payment of the applicable civil fee.
6.
If the civil fee imposed pursuant to this Chapter remains unsatisfied after forty (40) days from the receipt of Notice, or ten (10) days from such date as may have been agreed to by the Hearing Officer, the City may use such lawful means as are available to collect such fee, including attorney's fees and costs.
(Ord. 17-1-1, 1/19/2017)
Chapter 3 - Schools#
6-3-1 - Adoption of Traffic Code for School Property.#
The traffic rules and regulations of Kaysville City applicable upon City streets and highways throughout the City are hereby adopted as rules and regulations for the control of vehicular traffic and parking upon all school property, within the corporate limits of Kaysville City except as hereinafter provided with respect to penalties for violations thereof and such traffic rules and regulations shall be interpreted, construed and applied insofar as practicable to traffic situations arising upon school property to the same extent as though for the purposes of this Ordinance, such school property is declared to be and shall be considered a public street, road, or highway.
The City Council may, by subsequent Ordinance or Resolution and after conferring with school officials at any particular school, adopt particular rules and regulations for the control of vehicular traffic and parking upon school property at such school and such rules and regulations especially prepared with reference to a particular school shall be supplemental and in addition to the other rules and regulations hereinabove provided and enforced in the same manner as said rules and regulations.
All such rules and regulations with respect to school property shall be enforced by any law enforcement officer of the State, County, or Kaysville City, and they are hereby vested with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic upon schoolhouse sites within the City.
6-3-2 - Interference with Schools, Students or School Personnel.#
It is unlawful for any person to disturb the peace and good order of the City, or any lawful assembly by any of the following acts which tend to cause a breach of peace: 1.
Disturb, interfere with, or otherwise prevent the orderly conduct of the activities, administration or carrying on of classes of any school.
2.
Annoy, disturb, assault or molest any student or employee of any school district while in the school or on the grounds thereof.
3.
Loiter, idle, wander, stroll or play in or about or on any school grounds or buildings, either on foot or in or on any vehicle without having some lawful business therein or thereabouts, or in connection with the school or the employees thereof, or without being engaged in permitted recreational activity.
4.
Conduct himself or herself in a lewd, wanton or lascivious manner in speech or behavior in, about or on any school building or ground.
5.
Park or move a motor vehicle within one hundred (100) yards of any school building or grounds for the purpose of annoying or molesting any student or employee of the school district or in an effort to induce, entice or invite any student or employee into or on a vehicle for immoral purposes.
Chapter 4 - Criminal Code#
6-4-1 - Criminal Code Adopted.#
1.
The provisions of Titles 30,32B, 58, 76 and 77 of the Utah Code, as amended or superseded from time to time, are hereby approved and adopted as the Criminal Code for Kaysville City.
2.
Whenever the context so indicates or requires, the name of Kaysville City or any of its agencies or officers shall be used in place of any state agencies or offices used in the said Utah Code to the extent necessary to implement the intent of adopting the criminal code as referred to herein.
3.
In addition to the provisions of Titles 30, 32B, 58, 76, and 77 of the Utah Code expressly adopted, Kaysville City may from time to time adopt ordinances that are criminal in nature, which shall become a part of the City's Criminal Code.
(Ord. 21-06-01, 6/3/2021)
6-4-2 - Criminal Code Exclusions.#
The portions of Titles 30, 32B, 41, 58, 76 and 77 of the Utah Code which make illegal certain conduct, the penalty or penalties for violations of which exceed the maximum penalty or penalties which may be imposed by Kaysville City, are not adopted by the terms of KCC 6-4-1.
(Ord. 21-06-01, 6/3/2021)
6-4-3 - Uniform Bail Schedule.#
The Uniform Bail Schedule as promulgated by the Judicial Council's Standing Committee on the Uniform Bail Schedule and as amended or superseded from time to time is adopted for use in the prosecution of all offenses commenced pursuant to the provisions of the Kaysville City Criminal Code.
(Ord. 21-06-01, 6/3/2021)
Chapter 5 - Minors#
6-5-1 - Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.#
Any person over eighteen (18) years of age who, by any act, words or conduct, or by omission to do something required by law to be done, induces any juvenile to do or to perform any act or to follow any course of conduct or to deport himself in any manner that would cause or manifestly tend to cause such juvenile to become or to remain delinquent shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
6-5-2 - Delinquent Child.#
Any person under eighteen (18) years of age who is habitually truant from school, uses intoxicants or drugs, is habitually in violation of the curfew, or has violated any State law or any provision of any Ordinance of Kaysville City, or who deports himself or herself so as to injure or endanger the morals or health of himself or herself or others shall be deemed a delinquent child and shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
6-5-3 - Curfew for Unemancipated Minors.#
1.
Except as provided in Subsection (3) hereof, it shall be unlawful for any unemancipated person to be in or upon any sidewalk, street, alley, or public place between the hours of midnight and 5:00 o'clock a.m. of any day. "Public place" as used herein means any place to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access.
2.
It shall be unlawful for any parent, guardian or other person having legal care and custody of any unemancipated minor to allow or permit the unemancipated minor to go or be in or upon any of the sidewalks, streets, alleys or public places in the City within the times provided in Subsection (1).
3.
It shall be a defense to any prosecution brought under Subsections (1) or (2) that any unemancipated minor was:
a.
Accompanied by an adult having the care and custody of such person;
b.
Attending or returning home from a function of any school, civic organization, or church;
c.
Attending or returning home from a lawful entertainment, amusement, commercial or civic activity;
d.
On an emergency errand or specific business or activity directed by his or her parent, guardian, or other adult having custody or care of the unemancipated minor; or
e.
Engaged in legitimate employment which requires his or her presence at the public places during the prohibited hours.
4.
No person owning or operating a business shall permit to be, or to remain, on the premises where said business is conducted any unemancipated minor, between midnight and 5:00 a.m., unless in the immediate presence of the parent, guardian or other adult person having legal care and custody of said minor. This Section, however, shall not apply to any unemancipated minor who is lawfully employed on the premises.
5.
Violation of the provisions of this Section shall be a Class C misdemeanor.
Chapter 6 - Firearms#
6-6-1 - Definitions.#
As used in KCC 6-6-2, the term Gun shall include any firearm, rifle, shotgun, revolver, pistol, air-gun, air rifle, or any similar mechanism by whatever name known which is designed to expel a projectile through a gun barrel by the action of any explosive, gas, compressed air, spring, or elastic.
6-6-2 - Discharge of Guns Prohibited; Exceptions.#
1.
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any gun within the limits of Kaysville City, whether said gun be loaded with blank or live cartridges or projectiles of any kind.
2.
The provisions of Subsection (1) shall not apply to:
a.
The discharge of guns on any target, trap or skeet range, or shooting area after the erection in a proper place of a proper backstop or barrier for the protection of the person and property of others, as determined by inspection and approval in writing by the Police Chief or the Chief's duly authorized agent, or
b.
The discharge of guns by any person in a private basement or cellar target range, or
c.
The discharge of blank cartridges in theatrical performances, sporting events, or for the purpose of deterring birds, deer and other wildlife in an agricultural zone from damaging crops or other vegetation, or
d.
The firing of salutes by firing squads at military funerals, or
e.
The discharge of shotguns if the discharge is not within six hundred feet (600') of a building and is not in such a direction and distance that it would endanger motorists, and as long as the shotguns are discharged during a legal hunting season for which shotguns are the acceptable weapon as determined and proclaimed by the Utah State Division of Wildlife Resources and the Wildlife Board. Said discharge of shotguns for upland game bird or waterfowl hunting must be in full compliance with the Wildlife Resources Code of Utah and any regulations of the Division of Wildlife Resources and shall only be allowed in such areas as are designated annually by the Kaysville City Council, but shall not be allowed in any City park.
3.
It is further provided that nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to prohibit the use of play pistols or other similar children's toys which do not fire dangerous projectiles capable of inflicting bodily harm.
(Ord. 21-07-03, 7/15/2021)
6-6-3 - Penalty.#
Any person discharging a gun in violation of KCC 6-6-2 is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
Chapter 7 - Field Archery#
6-7-1 - Definitions.#
The following definitions apply in this Chapter:
Butt - The stand or support for the target.
Field Archery - Any use of a bow, of whatever type, to propel projectiles of any type.
Field Archery Range - The placement of one (1) or more targets for the use of field archery.
Public Place - Any place to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access.
Shooting Position - That place from which the archer releases the arrow.
Target - The area or device towards which the arrows are aimed.
6-7-2 - Field Archery Ranges.#
1.
Field archery ranges may only be established where there is sufficient space to follow the safety requirements set forth herein.
2.
All field archery ranges must have an area clear of people, buildings or structures in an area the shape of a triangle. The angle opposite the base shall be the shooting position with the center of the base being the target location, and the base width calculated by multiplying the distance from the shooting position to the target by a factor of 1.1547. This area must be marked with flags or warning signs or fencing so as to prevent accidental entry into the area.
3.
If any public place is behind an archery target within a distance that is one-half the distance from the shooting position to the target, there must be a backstop behind the target as wide as the base of the clear area and of sufficient size to prevent the accidental overflight of arrows and of sufficient material to preclude arrows from passing through the backstop.
4.
No target or field archery range shall be situated on the top or crest of a hill.
5.
All butts must be stable so that there is no possibility of tipping, including bracing or anchoring as necessary to preclude tipping.
6.
It shall be unlawful to establish, or allow to be established, a field archery range without complying with all provisions of this Chapter. Compliance shall be determined by a personal on site inspection by the Chief of Police, or the Chief's designated agent prior to initial use.
(Ord. 21-07-03, 7/15/2021)
6-7-3 - Penalty.#
Violation of this Chapter shall be a Class B misdemeanor.
6-8-1 - Definitions.#
The following definitions apply in this Chapter:
Insulting - Abusive or highly demeaning.
Offensive - Repugnant to the prevailing sense of what is decent or moral.
Physical Contact - Actual contact made using a part of a person's body or an object under a person's immediate control against another person's body or immediate personal effects. Types of contact include, but are not limited to: spitting, kissing, pinching, poking, shoving, intimidating touching, or pushing with a vehicle.
Provoking - Reasonably calculated to incite retaliatory action.
(Ord. 21-08-01, 8/5/2021)
6-8-2 - Battery.#
A person commits battery if he or she, intentionally or knowingly, and without sufficient legal justification or privilege makes physical contact of an offensive, insulting, or provoking nature with another. Battery is prohibited in Kaysville.
(Ord. 21-08-01, 8/5/2021)
6-8-3 - Penalty.#
Any person committing battery in violation of KCC 6-8-2 is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
(Ord. 21-08-01, 8/5/2021)