7-1: DOGS:

7-1-1: LICENSE REQUIRED; FEES:

All fees set under this chapter shall be set by resolution of the city.

The owner or any person who is keeping or harboring a dog in the City shall pay to the Minidoka Joint Animal Control Facility for its special revenue account an annual license fee for each dog so kept or harbored in an amount as established by resolution of the Council. The license fee shall be paid to any City Clerk or at the Minidoka Joint Animal Control Facility, who shall issue in return a receipt designating the name and address of the owner or custodian paying the license fee, the number of the license tag assigned, the sex of the dog, a brief description of the dog, and the amount paid for such license.

A numbered license tag corresponding to the number listed on the receipt shall be delivered to the license applicant with a receipt.

The collecting agency shall deliver the fees collected to the Minidoka Joint Animal Control Facility monthly. The implant of a chip at the Minidoka Joint Animal Control Facility, with payment of related fee at the facility, shall waive the licensing fee for five (5) years.

The license shall be effective only to the end of the calendar year in which the same is issued. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-1-2: TAG AND COLLAR; TAKING UP DOGS; DOGS AT LARGE:

All dogs are required to have a tag and collar within the City.

Any City peace officer, animal control officer, or other designated person, may seize and impound any dog:

A.   Without tag and collar;

B.   At large, off the owner’s property, without an attendant or master, not securely confined or leashed whether by tether or trained voice command so that it does not stray;

C.   That threatens, aggressively intimidates or harasses, or bites any person, livestock, poultry, or domestic animal; or

D.   That defecates on the property of any other person, other than the owner, that is not immediately cleaned. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-1-3: CONTROL OF DOGS:

A.   Dogs Which Disturb Neighborhood: No person shall own, keep or harbor any dog which by loud, continued or frequent barking, howling or yelping shall annoy or disturb any neighborhood or person. A dog shall not be permitted to urinate or defecate upon the property of any person other than the dog’s owner, unless it is immediately cleaned. Violation of this section is an infraction punishable as provided in Section 7-1-8.

B.   Dogs at Large: Any person who permits any dog owned or possessed or harbored by him to be, or run at large without a competent and responsible attendant or master, or wilfully or negligently fails, neglects, or refuses to keep any such dog securely confined within the limits of his own premises when not under the immediate care and control of a competent and responsible attendant or master, shall be guilty of an infraction punishable as provided in 7-1-8.

C.   Vicious Dogs:

1.   Definitions:

SECURE ENCLOSURE: One from which the vicious dog cannot escape and for which exit and entry is controlled by the owner or tenant of the          premises or owner of the vicious dog.

VICIOUS DOG: Any animal which, when not physically provoked,    physically attacks, wounds, bites, aggressively chases, harasses, or             otherwise injures any person, livestock, or any domestic animal who is             not trespassing.

2.   It shall be unlawful for the owner of a vicious dog, or for the owner or tenant of premises on which a vicious dog is present, to harbor a vicious dog outside a secure enclosure.

3.   It shall be unlawful for the owner of a vicious dog, or for the owner or tenant of premises on which a vicious dog is present, to fail to maintain the enclosure so that the vicious dog cannot escape the enclosure.

4.   It shall be unlawful for any person to remove a vicious dog from a secure enclosure unless the dog is restrained in a manner sufficient to control the dog.

5.   Penalty and Sentencing: Persons guilty of a violation of any of the provisions of this subsection 7-1-3(C), shall be guilty of a misdemeanor subject to penalties of up to one hundred eighty days in jail, a one thousand dollar fine, and up to 2 years of probation. Further, at sentencing on a violation of this subsection, the court may in its discretion, in the interest of public safety, order the owner to have the vicious dog destroyed or may direct the appropriate authorities to destroy the dog. Both the prosecution and the owner of the dog may present evidence relevant to the propriety of the destruction of the vicious dog.

6.   A vicious dog may be seized and impounded during the pendency of court proceedings pursuant to 7-1-3(C).

7.   Nothing in this chapter shall preclude any civil liability as otherwise provided by law for damages or loss caused by a vicious dog to livestock, poultry, or other domestic animals.

D.   Dog Bites: Any dog which has bitten any person, livestock, poultry, or domestic animal shall be surrendered to and/or confiscated by a peace officer or animal control officer. The dog shall be inspected by a licensed veterinarian and quarantined, if necessary, as may be required under State law. No inspection or quarantine is required if reliable, current medical records are provided showing evidence of current immunizations for hydrophobia. If it is determined during the observation period that the dog has hydrophobia, the dog shall be euthanized by the veterinarian. Payment of the actual costs of inspection, keeping the dog, examining the dog, monitoring the dog’s condition during the period of observation, or euthanization will be assessed by fee. If the dog is not claimed by an owner and/or person responsible for the animal within the observation period, it shall be destroyed.

No dog which has bitten a person, livestock, poultry, or domestic animal shall be adopted out or surrendered to any third party if the owner or other person responsible for the animal is not located.

Any dog which appears likely to be suffering from rabies may be destroyed by a peace officer or animal control officer if such dog cannot be captured without exposing such officer or other persons to unreasonable risk of injury. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-1-4: RECLAIMING IMPOUNDED DOGS; ADOPTION; EUTHANIZATION:

All dogs taken up by a peace or animal control officer shall be delivered to the Minidoka Joint Animal Control Facility. Facility shall not refuse any dog. Dogs shall not be held at any other location, except those delivered to a veterinarian as directed by the Facility. No fostering of dogs outside the Facility is permitted. Any dog not reclaimed, adopted, or otherwise committed to an entity engaged in the legal rescue, adoption or otherwise providing homes for dogs, within twenty-one (21) days shall be euthanized.

Any dog may be reclaimed at the Minidoka Joint Animal Control Facility by the owner or other person entitled upon payment of any related fees as established by the City Council by resolution. Fees shall be paid to the Minidoka Joint Animal Control Facility and a receipt shall be issued. Fees may include bail out, vaccination, quarantine, boarding, and other related fees as established by resolution.

An unlicensed dog which will be kept or harbored within the City, upon release, shall not be released until the person reclaiming such dog has purchased a current license and any related fees as established by resolution incurred related to the dog.

After the five (5) day period for dogs taken up as found in Idaho Code 25-2804, rather than euthanizing the dog, the animal control officer may then take steps to adopt the dog to a third person. Any third person shall pay all impoundment and adoption fees against the dog and have the dog properly licensed before the dog may be surrendered to such third person.

Minidoka Joint Animal Control Facility may waive impoundment, adoption, and other fees for an entity engaged in the legal rescue, adoption, or otherwise providing homes for dogs.

Adoption to a third person is available by Minidoka Joint Animal Control Facility as provided in this section. Adoption fees shall be established by City Council by resolution. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-1-5: RESPONSIBILITY OF HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:

The responsibility for compliance with all provisions of this chapter shall rest upon the head of the household at which a dog is being kept or harbored whether the ownership of such dog is claimed by a person residing in said household. The parents or guardians of minor children with whom said minor children are residing shall be deemed to be the owners of the dog of a minor child residing with them for purposes of this section. A husband and wife or two (2) or more adults living together may be jointly charged as heads of the household where a dog is kept or harbored if they fail to comply with their obligations under this chapter. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-1-6: INTERFERENCE WITH PERSON SEIZING DOG:

It shall be unlawful for any person to hinder or molest any police officer or animal control officer who is attempting to perform any act authorized under this chapter. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-1-7: ENTERING PRIVATE PROPERTY:

In the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, any peace officer or animal control officer is authorized to enter upon private property to capture a dog running at large or to destroy a rabid or vicious dog, but the authority granted by this section does not authorize entry into any building on private property without the consent of the person entitled to control of said building. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-1-8: PENALTY:

Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a infraction, unless otherwise provided, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as follows:

A.   An admission of guilt or entry of judgment to any violation shall result in a penalty of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) plus any court costs for the first such violation.

B.   Upon a subsequent admission of guilt or entry of judgment for violation of the provisions of this chapter, a penalty of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus any court costs shall be assessed.

C.   Upon a third admission of guilt or entry of judgment for violation of the provisions of this chapter, a penalty of not less than three hundred dollars ($300.00) plus any court costs shall be assessed for each subsequent violation.

D.   Violations of 7-1-3(C), Vicious Dogs, is a misdemeanor punishable as outlined in 7-1-3(C)(5). (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2: ANIMALS AND FOWL:

7-2-1: DEFINITIONS:

ANIMAL OR ANIMALS: All types of animals, except for dogs.

FOWL: Every type of fowl, except for songbirds, parrots, mynah birds and that type of fowl or bird that is ordinarily caged within a single cage and kept within a dwelling house.

KENNEL, COMMERCIAL: Any lot or premises on which dogs more than four (4) months of age are housed, groomed, bred, boarded, trained or sold on a commercial basis, and which offers provisions for minor medical treatment.

KENNEL, NONCOMMERCIAL: Any person or group of people, such as a family or group of people occupying a single-family dwelling jointly, who keeps, maintains, harbors or possesses upon the premises of any one household more than two (2) dogs, but not more than four (4) dogs.

LIVESTOCK: Shall include all animals commonly or customarily referred to or known as livestock, and shall include animals kept, raised or maintained on a farm or ranch, including, but not limited to, horses, cattle, sheep, goats and all other grazing animals or other animals customarily kept for agricultural purposes.

MAY: Shall mean discretionary.

PERSON: Shall include individuals, corporations, firms, associations, partnerships and bodies politic.

SHALL: Shall be construed to mean “must” or “is”. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2-2: KEEPING AND MAINTAINING WITHIN CITY LIMITS:

A.   Permit Required: No animals or fowl shall be kept or maintained within the city limits unless the person maintaining and keeping the said animals or fowl shall first obtain a permit from the city for the keeping and maintaining of the same.

B.   Exemption: However, no permit shall be required for keeping animals or fowl in a licensed auction or sale yard; provided, that such animals or fowl do not remain in said yard for more than seven (7) days.

C.   Livestock: Further, livestock may be maintained on parcels of land located in the A zone (agricultural) which are at least forty five (45) contiguous acres in size, in such numbers as are reasonable under prevailing conditions of animal husbandry, without having to comply with the remaining portions or restrictions of this chapter. This provision does not expressly or by implication negate or alter the applicability nor enforcement of the general nuisance laws of the state or the city.

D.   Kennel Licensing Provisions:

1.   License Required: It shall be unlawful to keep, maintain, harbor or possess upon the premises of any one household more than two (2) dogs unless the owner or person in charge thereof shall qualify for and obtain a noncommercial kennel license or a commercial kennel license.

2.   Applications For License; Fees; Conditions:

a.   Noncommercial Kennel License: An application for a noncommercial kennel license shall be made to the city clerk and must be accompanied by the written consent of at least eighty one percent (81%) of all persons in possession of premises within two hundred feet (200′) of the premises upon which the noncommercial kennel is to be maintained and accompanied by a deposit license fee of ten dollars ($10.00), which deposit shall be returned to the applicant if the license is not issued. The application shall state the name and address of the owner, where the noncommercial kennel is to be established, and the number of dogs. Noncommercial licenses shall be nontransferable and shall expire on December 31 of each year in which issued. When additions are made to the number of dogs for which a noncommercial kennel license is issued, the licensee shall report, within three (3) days, to the city clerk the increase; however, whenever puppies are born, such puppies shall not be counted as additions until six (6) weeks old.

b.   Commercial Kennel License: Applications for commercial kennel licenses shall be made to the city clerk and must be accompanied by a written consent of one hundred percent (100%) of all persons in possession of premises within three hundred feet (300′) of the premises upon which the commercial kennel is to be maintained and accompanied by a deposit of a license fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for the first two (2) dogs and an additional three dollars ($3.00) for each dog over two (2), which deposit shall be returned to the applicant if the license is not finally issued. The applicant shall state the name and address of the owner of the kennel, where the kennel is to be established, the number of dogs to be kept, and attached to the application shall be a detailed plan for the kennel meeting minimum state health requirements showing a dog type enclosure with runs for each dog, indicating how the kennels will be cleaned, where the water and food sources for the dogs shall be established, together with rules and regulations governing the care of the animals; provided, however, that the owner may adopt the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club or similar organizations in lieu of providing written rules and regulations for the facility. In addition thereto, the owner shall agree that said kennels shall be cleaned not less than daily. Whenever additions are made to the number of dogs for which the kennel license has been issued, the licensee shall, within three (3) days, report to the city clerk and pay the required license fee; provided, however, that whenever puppies are born, such puppies shall not be counted as additions until six (6) weeks old. For every commercial kennel maintained for dogs registered under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club, it shall not be necessary to license the individual dogs, but the owner of such kennel shall pay the annual fee as stated above; provided, however, that all dogs covered by any such kennel license shall be maintained and kept within the kennel or under leash at all times.

3.   Dog Licenses Required; Exceptions: The issuance of a noncommercial kennel license shall not alleviate the necessity of obtaining an individual dog license, nor shall any of the provisions of this section be deemed to vary or alter any zoning regulations of the city. However, the requirement of obtaining a dog license for a dog is waived in the case of commercial kennels which are operated for commercial purposes to board dogs not owned by a person located on the premises or for veterinary clinics or facilities where the dog is kept for a temporary time period not to exceed six (6) months.

4.   Violation: Any person violating this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2-3: PERMIT FOR MAINTAINING AND KEEPING:

No permit to keep animals or fowl within the city limits shall be issued until the person so applying for such permit has furnished to the city an application for such permit, which application must show the following facts to be true:

A.   That the animals to be kept on the applicant’s premises shall be enclosed and that such enclosure is at least sixty feet (60′) from a dwelling house other than that of the applicant;

B.   That the fowl to be kept on applicant’s premises are within an adequate enclosure and that such enclosure is located at least forty feet (40′) from a dwelling house other than that of the applicant;

C.   That the enclosures provided for animals and/or fowl must be constructed so as to adequately retain the animals or fowl on the applicant’s premises and prevent any trespassing from the animals or fowl on any other property. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2-4: PERMIT FEES:

No permit fee is required. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2-5: CONDITIONS PERTAINING TO MAINTENANCE OF ANIMALS OR FOWL AND UNLAWFUL PRACTICES:

A.   Animals or fowl kept within the city limits shall at all times be maintained in a clean, neat and sanitary condition, free from obnoxious odors and substances and shall be confined at all times within adequate enclosures.

B.   It shall be unlawful:

1.   To permit or allow animals or fowl to create disturbances that interfere with the peace, quiet and tranquility of the community;

2.   For any person to permit dead animal or fowl bodies to remain upon any property or premises within the city limits for a period longer than twelve (12) hours;

3.   To burn any animal or fowl bodies or their refuse within the city limits;

4.   For any person to keep dilapidated or run down buildings or enclosures, or to keep a building or enclosure which emits obnoxious odors, pollution or any other substance that would be offensive to the senses of the residents of the city, or that would be dangerous to the health of such residents;

5.   For any person to keep any animal or fowl or suffer the same to remain on any premises owned or used by him in such fashion as to constitute either a private or public nuisance.

C.   No livestock shall be permitted on lots or property of less than one-half (1/2) of an acre, which must be entirely irrigated pastureland. The number of such animals that may be lawfully kept is the sum of the number of full one-half (1/2) acres contained on the parcel of land where such animals are kept. Also, no more than one of such animals and their suckling offspring may be kept or maintained per one-half (1/2) acre. Such offspring may, in any event, not be kept more than one year from birth. Nothing in this section waives or alters the other requirements of this chapter, especially referring to subsection B5 of this section. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2-6: RUNNING AT LARGE:

It shall be unlawful for any person to permit, suffer or allow any animal or fowl owned by them or under their care and control to run at large or to trespass within the city limits either on public or private property. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2-7: DUTY OF SHERIFF:

It shall be the duty of the Sheriff or his designated agent to take up or cause to be taken up any animal or fowl found to be running loose or at large within the city. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2-8: NOTICE OF IMPOUNDING:

As soon as possible, the Sheriff or his designated agent shall notify the owner of the animal or fowl taken into custody, if such owner be known. If the animal is branded and the owner of the brand known to the Sheriff or his designated agent, he shall notify the brand owner of the fact that the animal has been impounded. If the owner of any animal or fowl is unknown, the Sheriff or his agent shall post, in three (3) public places within the city, notices describing the animal or fowl impounded and stating that if the animal or fowl is not redeemed and all charges paid within or before a certain time, stating the day and hour, which shall be not less than five (5) days from the date of impounding, that at said time and place the animal or fowl so impounded will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash to pay the charges of taking up and keeping the animal or fowl. If the owner does not reclaim the animal after the giving of such notice, and if there is no bidder willing to pay, in cash, the amount of charges for taking up and keeping the animal or fowl, such animal or fowl becomes the property of the city. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2-9: BRANDED ANIMALS:

If the animal impounded is a branded animal but the owner is unknown, the Sheriff shall send a registered letter to the bureau of registration for such animal, describing the animal and brand in order to seek identity of the owner. In such event, the animal shall not be sold for at least ten (10) days after the date of the mailing of the letter above specified. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2-10: RECLAIMING OF ANIMALS OR FOWL BY OWNER:

If at any time prior to the time fixed for sale, the owner of any animal or fowl seized as above provided, shall claim such animal or fowl, he shall be entitled to possession thereof upon payment in cash to the city clerk in advance of such sum as herein provided for the legal charge of impounding and any expense related thereto. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2-11: SALE OF IMPOUNDED ANIMAL OR FOWL:

At the time specified in the notice of sale, if the animal or fowl so impounded is not redeemed, the Sheriff or his designated agent shall sell the same to the highest bidder for cash. Upon payment by the buyer to the Sheriff of the cash amount of the bid, the buyer at the sale becomes the lawful owner of the animal and the previous owner, whether known or unknown, is fully divested of title to the said animal or fowl. Under no circumstances may any official or employee of the city become interested in, directly or indirectly, the purchase of the animal or fowl to be sold. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2-12: FEES:

The city council will, by resolution, set the fees to be paid for the redemption of animals or fowl taken up pursuant to this chapter. Any actual expenses of the city incurred during the process of impounding the animal, shall be charged to the owner and shall be in addition to the impound fee set by resolution. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2-13: DISPOSITION OF FUNDS:

A.   The Sheriff, upon receipt of monies tendered pursuant to the above specified auction sale, shall immediately deliver the same to the City Clerk, who shall place the same in a special fund designated as the “animal and fowl fund”.

B.   Upon proper identification of any person as the owner of any animal or fowl above sold and if there be funds remaining after the payment of the impound and other fees above specified, and within six (6) months of the date of impound, the city clerk shall turn such surplus money over to the owner of the animal or fowl so sold. However, if the owner is never located or after six (6) months no one has properly identified themself as the owner of the animal or fowl above specified, any excess funds over and above impound fee and costs of caring for the animal and for fowl as above specified and costs of sale, such excess shall be transferred from the stock fund to the general fund of the city. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2-14: UNLAWFUL TO DRIVE ANIMALS INTO CITY:

It shall be unlawful for any person to drive, or cause to be driven, or induce any animal or animals to come into the city limits with the intention and purpose of having such animal either be abandoned or be impounded as herein provided. Any person knowingly committing such act or acts as above specified shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2-15: MAINTAINING OF SWINE:

In any event, it shall be unlawful under all circumstances, except as herein provided, to maintain and keep swine within the city for any purpose whatsoever. However, this prohibition shall not apply to swine lawfully delivered to a licensed livestock auction yard and that such animal is not kept within such livestock auction yard for a period in excess of forty eight (48) hours. “Swine” shall include exotic swine kept as pets, including so called “potbellied pigs” or “Vietnamese pigs”. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2-16: VIOLATION:

Any violation of any provision hereinabove, in addition to remedies provided, shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable as defined by law. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2-17: APPLICATION OF CHAPTER:

With the exception of dogs, this chapter shall apply to all “animals” whatsoever and all “fowl”, as defined herein. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

7-2-18: REVOCATION OF PERMITS:

A.   The governing body of the municipality may revoke any and all permits issued by them when deemed necessary for the preservation of the public health, or the peace, quiet and tranquility of the community.

B.   All places and premises in which any of said animals are kept shall be open at all times for inspection by any officer of the municipality. If, upon inspection, there is found to exist any violation of any provision of this chapter, the person responsible for such violation shall be given a written notice specifying the violation in particular and requiring such offender to abate or correct the same within a period of twenty four (24) hours. If such violation is not abated or corrected within such period, the municipality may revoke the permit and in addition thereto, charge and prosecute such offender under the criminal provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2026-11, 4 Aug 2026)

6-1: GENERAL STATE OFFENSES AND TRAFFIC CODE:

6-1-1: CRIMINAL CODE ADOPTED:

Pursuant to the provisions of section 50-901 of the Idaho Code, there is hereby adopted title 18 of said Idaho Code, being the criminal laws of the state of Idaho, establishing principles of liability for conduct; establishing general principles of justification for conduct; defining offenses involving danger to persons; defining offenses against family; defining offenses against public administration; defining offenses against public order and decency; establishing a uniform system of penalties, including fines, forfeitures and imprisonment; and establishing criteria for imposing sentences upon those convicted of an offense, and said laws shall be and the same are hereby adopted as a criminal code of the city. One copy of said law shall be on file in the office of the clerk for reference to and inspection by the general public. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-1-2: ADOPTION OF IDAHO MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS:

It is hereby declared to be the intent of the city council to aid and assist by whatever means possible with the utmost consistency in traffic regulation among and between the agencies of Idaho having jurisdiction. Toward that end, adoption of the Idaho motor vehicle laws by cities of Idaho is a necessary means of assuring maximum uniformity within the state.

There is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the use of all streets and public thoroughfares of the city that certain code more particularly described as title 49, Idaho Code, be and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as an ordinance of the city as fully as though set forth at length herein. One copy of said law shall be on file in the office of the clerk for reference to and inspection by the general public. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-1-3: ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS:

Upon a violation of any provision of this chapter or the laws hereinabove adopted, the arresting officer shall execute the citation in the following manner:

Violation of Minidoka City Code, Section 6-1-1 (being in particular Section 18- of the Idaho Code) or Section 6-1-2 (being in particular 49- of the Idaho Code) as the case may be. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-1-4: PENALTY:

Violation by any person of any provision of the above codes shall be a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as therein defined; however, such offenses described as infractions, shall be punishable as an infraction offense. The fine and/or jail term for the violation of any said provisions shall be the same as prescribed by state law, as provided in the above codes. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2: PARKING CODE:

6-2-1: GENERAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS

Any person who parks a vehicle, except when necessary to allow movement of other vehicular traffic or pursuant to the direction of a peace officer or traffic control device, in any of the following designated places, shall be guilty of an infraction, to-wit:

A.   On a public sidewalk, designated pedestrian or bike path;

B.   Within an intersection;

C.   Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;

D.   Within a crosswalk;

E.   Within 20 feet of any intersection, or a crosswalk at any intersection;

F.   Within 30 feet of the approach to any flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic control signal;

G.   Between a designated safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless a traffic regulatory sign indicates a different length is allowed;

H.   Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad line, excluding railroad spurs;

I.   Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance of any fire station or within 75 feet of such entrance when parking on the side of the street opposite such entrance, when regulatory signs indicate such prohibition;

J.   Beside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction in a manner which obstructs traffic;

K.   Upon any street or portion thereof in a manner which blocks or interferes with the regular flow of vehicular traffic;

L.   Upon, under, or within 50 feet of any bridge or elevated structure upon or part of a public road or railroad;

M.   At any place where traffic regulatory signs prohibit such parking; or

N.   In any fire apparatus access road as defined in the Uniform Fire Code. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-2: PARKING IN ALLEYS PROHIBITED:

Any person who parks a motor vehicle in any alley within the City for any purpose other than to load or unload such vehicle in a reasonably expeditious fashion shall be guilty of an infraction. Parking for purposes of loading or unloading a vehicle shall be permitted only if a clearance of at least 10 feet in width between the adjacent building or other structures is left on each side of the vehicle. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-3: PARKING ON PUBLIC ROAD OR EASEMENT:

A.   Any person who parks a motor vehicle having a gross vehicle weight greater than ten thousand (10,000) pounds on any public road or within city easements shall be guilty of an infraction unless such parking is necessary to load or unload such vehicle in an expeditious manner. This exception does not apply in areas designated as ‘No Parking’ zones unless written police approval is provided before such parking and following whatever conditions or assistance the Sheriff requires for the particular instance.

B.   Any person who parks a motor vehicle or trailer loaded with any material that is offensive or noxious to human smell within the City shall be guilty of an infraction. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-4: PARKING ZONES ESTABLISHED:

The City Council has established and may hereafter establish parking zones and loading zones on the streets of the City. Establishment of and all changes in such zones shall be only as duly ordered by the City Council. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-5: DESIGNATION OF PARKING ZONES; PARKING SPACES:

A.   The Mayor, in conjunction with the Sheriff, is authorized and directed to designate all parking and loading zones causing appropriate parking signs to be installed upon the streets so as to clearly inform the public of the location of the parking and loading zones and of the parking times allowed. A related Council approved map of all such zones shall also be maintained at City Hall.

B.   The Mayor, in conjunction with the Sheriff, is authorized and directed to cause lines or markings to be painted or placed upon street surfaces or upon curbs for the purpose of designating the spaces to be used for parking of vehicles.

C.   In addition, or in lieu of the above, The Mayor may designate temporary ‘No Parking’ zones by posted signs or painting adjacent curb red in color and loading zones by painting the adjacent curb yellow in color. Such designations shall be ratified by the City Council to remain longer than thirty days and shall only be approved for a designated time or otherwise added to the Council approved map.

D.   The Sheriff or other law enforcement may prohibit parking at any time or place where there is adverse weather or fire or other emergencies or unusual conditions (such as unusual traffic or public assemblies) which require such prohibition, in the discretion of the Sheriff or other law enforcement officer. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-6: OFF STREET PARKING:

A.   The Sheriff is authorized and directed to cause lines or markings to be painted or placed upon parking lots owned or under the jurisdiction of the City and to designate the type of parking permitted such as passenger vehicles, trucks and trailers, boats and other types of motor vehicles. Vehicles shall park within the markings designating the space in accordance with the markings of the parking space and designation thereof. The Mayor shall cause appropriate parking signs to be installed upon such lots clearly informing the public of the type of parking permitted.

B.   The Sheriff may also enforce parking designations on private property open to public use.

C.   The Sheriff may designate another officer or code enforcer for this purpose. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-7: REPAIR OF VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREETS:

Any person who uses any street, public easement, or alley within the City for the purpose of repairing any vehicle, except for temporary emergency repairs, shall be guilty of an infraction. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-8: STORAGE OF VEHICLES, MOTORHOMES, AND TRAILERS ON PUBLIC STREETS:

A.   It shall be unlawful for anyone to use any street, public easement, or alleys for storage of motorhomes or trailers. Trailers and motorhomes can only be parked upon a street or alley within the City for the purposes of loading or unloading for a period not to exceed two 24-hour periods in a 7-day time period. Clearance under 6-2-2 is still required. Any person who parks or allows a trailer or motorhome to be parked upon any street or alley within the City for a period in excess of this time in the same location shall be guilty of an infraction.

B.   Any person who parks or allows a vehicle to be parked upon any street, public easement, or alley within the City for a period of 48 or more consecutive hours in the same location shall be guilty of an infraction.

C.   Any vehicle, motorhome, or trailer unlawfully parked or stored may be removed by or under the direction of any peace officer and may be impounded according to the provisions under this Chapter.

D.   For the purpose of this section, a vehicle shall be considered to be parked ‘in the same location’ notwithstanding movement of the vehicle to another location on a public street or alley within 500 feet in any direction of the original location of this vehicle. ‘Motorhome’ is defined as set forth in Idaho Code 39-4201. ‘Trailer’ is defined as set forth in Idaho Code 49-121. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-9: MANNER OF PARKING:

Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, any person who parks or allows to be parked any vehicle, in the following manner shall be guilty of an infraction, where:

A.   Any of the wheels or rims are on top of the curb, behind the back of the curb, on a sidewalk or designated pedestrian or bike path;

B.   Any of the vehicle is outside the markings designating parking spaces;

C.   In a loading zone or space so designated for longer than the permitted posted time, or while not actually engaged in loading or unloading; or

D.   In the direction opposite to or slowing, blocking authorized traffic movement. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-10: UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLE; ABANDONED VEHICLE:

A.   Any person who owns or has control of any motor vehicle and who leaves the vehicle without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, and removing the key, or who parks such vehicle upon a grade without turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the street, shall be guilty of an infraction.

B.   No person shall abandon a vehicle as defined in Idaho Code, title 49. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-11: PARKING RESTRICTION:

Any person who parks or allows such vehicle to be parked upon any street in violation of any sign restricting parking within such area, shall be guilty of an infraction. All such parking restrictions shall be established only by resolution of the City Council. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-12: IMPOUNDING VEHICLES:

Any peace officer may remove or cause to be removed and impound any vehicle parked in violation of the provisions of this Chapter. In the discretion of the officer and traffic or other safety concerns do not require immediate removal of the vehicle, at least 48 hours written notice should be provided before removal and impounding of a vehicle. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-13: IMPOUNDING FEES:

The owner of any motor vehicle or trailer that has been impounded by the Sheriff under any provision of this Code or any law of the State of Idaho shall pay to the City an impound fee in the amount as set by resolution before such vehicle or trailer shall be released. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-14: PAYMENT OF TOWING AND STORAGE FEES; DISPOSITION:

A.   The owner of any motor vehicle or trailer that has been duly impounded, removed from the City streets, towed or stored at the direction of the Sheriff Department shall pay a reasonable towing and storage fee before such vehicle or trailer may be released. The towing and storage fee shall be paid to the person or company effecting the removal and towing and providing the storage for such vehicle or trailer. The person or company shall not release the vehicle without proof of payment of impound fees to the City. If the motor vehicle or trailer is towed or stored by City personnel, the towing and storage fees shall be paid to the City as set by resolution.

B.   The Sheriff may dispose of impounded vehicles as provided under Idaho law and any relevant City resolution.

C.   Unauthorized removal of a vehicle from the custody of the city or person or company acting for the City without full payment in full of all fees and costs that have been incurred under this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and the vehicle may be recovered and disposed by the City or other authorized law enforcement agency. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-15: PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:

Any person who parks or allows a vehicle to be parked in any parking space designated for use by persons with disabilities and signed in conformity with the next section of this Code is guilty of an infraction, unless the vehicle is momentarily in the space for the purpose of allowing a disabled person to enter or leave the vehicle, or unless special license plates or a temporary card issued for the disabled pursuant to Idaho Code 49-410 is displayed on the vehicle. For the purposes of this section, the registered owner of a vehicle who has expressly or impliedly consented to the use of his or her vehicle shall be deemed to have allowed the parking of such person by the person to whom such consent was given. The term ‘person with a disability’ shall have the same meaning ascribed in Idaho Code 49-117(7)(b). (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-16: DESIGNATION OF PARKING SPACES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:

For the purposes of the preceding section, a parking space designated for persons with disabilities shall be any parking space or area upon which there is posted immediately adjacent thereto, and visible from each stall or space, a sign which is at least 36 inches above the ground, displaying the international symbol of accessibility that shall have the same proportions shown in Idaho Code 49-410. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-17: ENFORCEMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY:

The provisions of Sections 6-2-12 and 6-2-13 shall be enforceable with respect to handicapped parking spaces upon public property and private property open to public use. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-18: OWNER RESPONSIBILITY:

Every owner of a motor vehicle is liable and responsible for the operation of such motor vehicle by any person using or operating the same with the permission, express or implied, of such owner, and the violation of this Chapter shall be imputed to the owner for the purpose of penalties for unlawful parking. This includes impound fees and costs. If an owner filed a release of liability according to Idaho Code 49-526, the transferee shown on the release shall be imputed for the purpose of penalties. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-19: NOTICE OF PARKING VIOLATIONS:

A.   A notice of a violation of parking regulations of this Chapter may be issued by any police officer or by any person duly authorized by the Sheriff. The notice of violation shall be issued by placing it on the windshield of an illegally parked vehicle, in a secure manner, or in a prominent place upon the vehicle.

B.   The notice of violation shall state the date and time when it is issued and the nature of the parking violation observed. The notice shall advise the owner or operator of the vehicle that he or she must admit the violation and pay the penalty or deny the violation before the City Clerk within 14 days of the date the notice is issued.

C.   Any person issued a parking notice may enter an admission in the following ways:

            1.   Depositing the notice of violation and the amount of penalty stated thereon in the collection box located at City Hall;

            2.   Mailing the notice of violation with the amount of the penalty stated thereon to the address indicated on the notice; or

            3.   Presenting the notice of violation with the amount of the penalty indicated thereon to the City Treasurer at City Hall.

D.   Within 14 days of the date of issue of the notice of violation, any person denying the violation or defaulting on payment within 10 days after the 14 day period for admitting or denying, the violation shall be charged as an infraction. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-20: PENALTIES:

Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter, shall be guilty of an infraction, and shall upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a fine in an amount of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the first offense, fifty dollars ($50.00) for a second offense, one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a third offense, and two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) for the fourth offense, each within a year of previous offense. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-2-21: ADDITIONAL REMEDIES PRESERVED:

The issuance of a notice of violation is not the exclusive remedy for enforcing the parking regulations of this Chapter and all other lawful remedies are reserved, including prosecution by charging as an infraction. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-3: MISCELLANEOUS MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS:

6-3-1: U-TURNS:

U-turns shall only be permitted when it is otherwise safe and prudent to proceed, giving due caution to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-3-2: BACKING FROM ANGLE PARKING:

It shall be unlawful to back out of any angle parking stall, and while backing, cross the centerline of the road or the center of the road or to execute a U-turn while backing up. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-3-3: CITY SPEED LIMITS:

Speed Limits: Unless otherwise clearly posted by the Mayor or other authorized State or County authority, no person driving a motor vehicle shall, in any event, cause or suffer to travel faster than twenty-five (25) miles per hour on City streets, and fifteen (15) miles per hour in alleys. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-3-4: OBSTRUCTIONS, DEBRIS, OR OTHER BLOCKAGE OF STREETS AND ALLEYS:

It shall be unlawful for any person to cause a City street or alley to be blocked or obstructed in any manner by any material, machinery, debris or other things without the prior written consent of the City. If such blockage is a result of excavation, the person or persons causing such blockage shall additionally comply with all requirements of this Code with reference to excavation projects. The Sheriff or Mayor are authorized to take all necessary and immediate steps to clean, remove, cause to be cleaned or removed such obstructions or debris or material that block any streets or alleys all at the expense of the person or persons causing the same to occur. Such civil liability on the part of the person or persons causing such obstruction or blockage or causing unlawful debris to be placed upon a street or alley shall be in addition to prosecution as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-3-5: OPERATION OF VEHICLES ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY:

A.   Public Property: It shall be unlawful for any person to drive a motor vehicle within the City upon public property other than a dedicated street, highway or alley open to public vehicular use, without the prior written consent of the City. It shall be unlawful to drive, enter, or impede the use or safety with a motor vehicle, except to access private property or another street, any portion of a designated pedestrian or bike path. Any such violation shall constitute a misdemeanor.

B.   Private Property: It shall be unlawful for any person to drive a motor vehicle over private property not owned by the driver without the permission or express or implied consent of the owner or other person authorized to give such consent. Absence of fences, barriers or “No Trespassing” signs, etc., does not of itself constitute implied consent. Further, the owner or his designated agent is always free, absent binding contractual obligations to the contrary, to revoke permission or consent.

C.   Street Closing Signs And Other Traffic Signs: The Sheriff or Mayor, as directed from time to time by the City Council of the City may permanently or temporarily close streets or alleys from use by motor vehicles and may place a barrier or other sign marking or indicating that such street is closed for use. The purpose of using barriers or signs temporarily closing streets shall be to restrict use of roads or streets that present unsafe conditions such as roads near schools while school is in session, road breakup or other road hazards, etc. It shall be a violation of the city traffic laws as an infraction for any person to drive a motor vehicle and either not obey or disregard the instructions given by such sign or barrier. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-3-6: TRUCK ROUTES:

A.   “Trucks”, defined as vehicles with a manufacturer’s rated weight of more than two and one-half (2¹/₂) tons, shall not travel on city streets nor alleys nor any other public easements or rights of way except upon the following designated truck routes:

1.   Entire length of Broadway Street.

2.   Entire length of Wapi Street.

B.   The above restrictions do not apply to trucks making legitimate deliveries using the most direct route possible. Also, these restrictions do not apply to trucks traveling from a truck route on the most direct route available for purposes of lawful parking at a location and manner in compliance with chapter 2 of this title or traveling the most direct route available from such parking to a truck route. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-3-7: VIOLATION:

Violation of any provision of this chapter constitutes a misdemeanor punishable as provided in this Code; however, such offenses described as infractions, shall be punishable as an infraction. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-4: RESERVED:

6-5: MINORS:

6-5-1: PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY:

This section is adopted pursuant to Idaho Code 20-501, 20-505, 20-520, and other provisions related to juveniles and minors. This chapter is intended to protect juveniles and to provide additional protection to the community by prohibiting particular actions by juveniles or being beyond the control of parents, guardians, or legal custodians. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-5-2: DEFINITIONS:

GUARDIAN: A person who has been appointed by a court to act on behalf of a minor, delegated parental powers through a parental power of attorney, qualifies as a de facto guardian under Idaho law, or a governmental agency having care and custody of a child. Such includes foster parents, administrators of a shelter care facility, or step-parent.

INCORRIGIBLE MINOR: Any minor who commits more than one act of disobedience or other status offense. Includes refusing to submit to reasonable and lawful disciplinary consequences, or repeated disobedience to the reasonable and lawful commands of a parent, legal guardian, or custodian. Such refusal must have disruptive, dangerous, or threatening to the safety, order, or welfare of others or the environment.

MINOR: Any individual who has not reached the age of eighteen (18) or has not been emancipated.

PARENT: Natural or adoptive parents who have legal custody of a child.

RUNAWAY: Any child who is absent from the home or residence of a parent, guardian, person, or agency entitled to the legal custody of the child without the permission of said parent, guardian, person, or agency entitled to legal custody of said child. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-5-3: MINOR RUNAWAYS PROHIBITED:

A.   It shall be unlawful for any minor to run away from or refuse custody of a parent, guardian, or person or agency entitled to legal custody of the minor. Such act of running away or refusing is a violation of municipal ordinance.

B.   A violation may include, but is not limited to, the following:

1.   Staying overnight at a location other than their residence without the permission of their parent or guardian;

2.   Leaving their residence without permission of the parent or guardian such that the circumstances indicate the minor does not intend to return to the residence;

3.   Fails or refuses to return to their residence after having been requested, verbally or in writing, to return to the residence;

4.   Fails or refuses to return to their residence after being informed by a peace officer that their parent or guardian has requested the minor to return to their residence;

5.   Willfully flees or attempts to elude a peace officer after being lawfully order to stop by an identified peace officer.

C.   Each violation of any provision of this section shall be a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-5-4: AIDING RUNAWAY PROHIBITED:

It shall be unlawful for any person to aid, abet, or assist any minor to be a runaway or cause a minor to runaway from minor’s parent or guardian. A violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-5-5: INCORRIGIBLE PROHIBITED:

It shall be a violation for a minor to be declared beyond the control of their parent or guardian, which declaration may be made when a minor disobeys reasonable rules, orders, directions, or expectations of a parent or guardian, or engages in behavior that is unruly, unmanageable, or incorrigible, and such disobedience or behavior is persistent, frequent, or severe. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-5-6: FAILURE TO SUPERVISE PROHIBITED:

A.   Any person who is the parent or guardian of a minor commits the offense of failure to supervise a minor when a minor in their custody and control commits any of the following acts:

1.   Commits an act to bring the minor within the purview of the Juvenile Corrections Act or commits a crime for which the minor is tried as an adult;

2.   Fails to ensure attendance at school (truancy) or is not comparably instructed pursuant to Idaho Code, Title 33; or

3.   Violates curfew law as provided in 6-5-7.

B.   Exceptions: Any person shall not be prosecuted under this section if the individual demonstrates any of the following:

1.   The person is a victim of a crime committed by the minor;

2.   The person timely reported the act of the minor to law enforcement, a court, probation, Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, or other government authority; or

3.   The person took reasonable steps to control the conduct of the minor at the time the person is alleged to have failed to supervise.

C.   First Warning: When a minor commits any of the acts set forth in this section for the first time, and the exceptions do not apply, the parent or guardian may be warned by a peace officer of the content of this section and the penalties for violation of this section.

D.   Second or Subsequent Warning: When a minor commits any of the acts set forth in this section after a parent or guardian has been warned by a peace officer, and the exceptions do not apply, a citation or summons may be issued to the parent. The citation or summons shall set a date for appearance before a magistrate.

E.   Penalty: Any person in violation of failure to supervise shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, which may include restitution pursuant to state law. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-5-7: CURFEW REGULATIONS:

A.   Hours And Age Restriction: It shall be unlawful for any child less than seventeen (17) years of age to loiter on the streets, alleys, parks or other public place within the city between the hours of ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. and six o’clock (6:00) A.M.; provided, however, that a person below the age of seventeen (17) years may be upon the streets or other public places of the city between the hours of ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. and six o’clock (6:00) A.M., when such child is then engaged in the performance of a lawful employment or when such person is accompanied by his parents or one of them or legal guardian or other person having legal care, custody and control of such child.

B.   Responsibility Of Parent Or Guardian: It shall be unlawful for any parent, guardian or other person having the legal care, custody or control of any child less than seventeen (17) years of age to permit such child to loiter in or upon the public streets, alleys, parks or buildings of the city in violation of subsection A of this section between the hours of ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. and six o’clock (6:00) A.M. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-6: UNCLAIMED PROPERTY:

6-6-1: SHERIFF HAS CUSTODY:

All abandoned, unclaimed, or unredeemed impounded personal property within the city shall be delivered to the custody of the Sheriff. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-6-2: DISPOSITION:

Pursuant to state law, the Sheriff may sell all such abandoned, unclaimed or unredeemed impounded personal property pursuant to and subject to the requirements of title 55, chapter 4 of the Idaho Code, and delivering the net proceeds of such sale to the city clerk, which proceeds shall be placed in and disbursed to the general fund of the city. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-7: AIR GUNS; FIREARMS:

6-7-1: DEFINITION:

Wherever the term “firearms” is used in this chapter, the term shall mean any instrument used in the propulsion of shot, shell or bullets or other harmful objects by the action of gunpowder exploded within it, or by the action of compressed air within it, or by the power of springs and including what are commonly known as air rifles and BB guns. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-7-2: DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS PROHIBITED:

It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge firearms of any kind or description within the limits of the municipality; provided, however, that this shall not apply to police officers in the discharge of their duties. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-7-3: EXCEPTIONS; PERMITS:

The city council may at any time, upon receipt of proper application, grant permits to shooting galleries, gun clubs and others for shooting in fixed localities and under specified rules. Such permits shall be in writing attested by the clerk conforming to such requirements as the city council shall demand, and the permit thus issued shall be subject to revocation at any time by action of the council. The city council shall set by resolution, the rules applicable to the operating of shooting galleries, gun clubs, and other fixed localities for shooting. Also, a proper application will contain the following information: name, current address, telephone, place of employment, social security number, statement as to whether or not applicant has ever pleaded guilty to or been found guilty of any felony at any time, or any misdemeanor or infraction within the last ten (10) years. The same information is required to be on the application for any employees or persons who operate the facility. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-8: GRAFFITI:

6-8-1: DEFINITIONS:

As used in this chapter and except as otherwise required by the context:

BROAD TIPPED INDELIBLE MARKER: Any felt tipped marker or similar implement which contains a fluid which is not soluble in water and has a flat or angled writing surface of a width of one-quarter inch (¹/₄“) or greater.

MAKING OF GRAFFITI: The act of defacing, damaging or destroying any real or personal property of another through the use of an aerosol container of spray paint or a broad tipped indelible marker. Such defacing shall include, but not be limited to, walls, buildings, billboards or other signs, rocks or other natural markings or monuments, gravestones, fencing, roads, bridges or other public property, vehicles, trees, or other vegetation. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-8-2: MAKING GRAFFITI:

A.   No person shall make graffiti of any type on any building, public or private, or any other property real or personal owned by any person or any public agency or instrumentality, without the express permission of the owner or operator of said property.

B.   The making of each mark of graffiti in violation of the foregoing shall be a misdemeanor.

C.   In addition to any penalty imposed by any court of competent jurisdiction in the disposition of the misdemeanor charge, the perpetrator shall be civilly liable to the city and to the building owner, renter or lessee for the cleanup of the graffiti. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-8-3: POSSESSION OF GRAFFITI INSTRUMENTS:

A person is guilty of possession of graffiti instruments when he possesses any tool, instrument, article, substance, solution or other compound designed or commonly used to paint, write, spray, scratch, affix, inscribe or otherwise place a mark upon a piece of property which that person has no permission or authority to paint, write, spray, scratch, affix, inscribe or otherwise mark, under circumstances evincing an intent to use same in order to make graffiti upon such property. Possession of spray paint can in a public building, park, facility, or alley shall be presumptive evidence of intent to use same in order to damage such property. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-8-4: POSSESSION BY MINORS, PARENTAL/GUARDIAN LIABILITY:

A.   It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) years to purchase or possess any aerosol container of spray paint or broad tipped indelible marker unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, or while involved in an activity sponsored by a school, church or community.

B.   Each parent or guardian of a minor found guilty of making graffiti shall be liable for such damages created or caused to the city or to the party suffering damage as a result of such acts, or both, up to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) as set forth in Idaho Code section 6-210. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-8-5: BUILDING OWNER RESPONSIBILITY:

Each owner or renter or lessee of a building or business upon which graffiti has been made shall within seventy two (72) hours of notice by the police, remove or obliterate such graffiti so that it shall become or be made indistinguishable as a message, depiction, code or marking. If not removed, the obliteration of the graffiti shall be made with paint or other suitable covering reasonably similar to the background coloring of the wall or place where the graffiti has been made or placed. Failure to do so by the building owner, renter or lessee will result in the city taking such action on its own and then assessing the cost of such to the building owner, renter or lessee, if the perpetrator of the making of graffiti or his or her parent(s) or guardian(s) cannot be quickly identified by the city. The cost of same, being a benefit to the city and to the landowner, may be certified as a lien or debt against the land and placed on the Minidoka County tax rolls as an unpaid assessment. The building owner, renter or lessee required to make such cleanup shall be subrogated to the rights of the city to require reimbursement by the party making the graffiti or that party’s parents or guardian, if the maker is of minor age. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-9: SIGNS:

6-9-1: REGULATION OF SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY:

A.   No person shall, within the City limits, paint, post, stick, stamp, or otherwise affix or cause the same to be done by any other person, any notice, placard, bill, card, poster, or advertisement, or other device calculated to attract attention of the public, to or upon any lamppost, hydrant, tree, electrical pole, telephone pole, or upon any other pole, post, or fixture of the fire alarm system, electric light or electrical power pole, or utility pole, which are located on the public street or right- of-way or post, affix or place the same on any other City owned property.

B.   Any person who either places, or allows to be placed, any notice, placard, bill, card, poster, or advertisement of any type or kind within the City limits and not in violation of subsection A of this section shall remove the same within forty eight (48) hours after the occurrence of the event advertised, or within forty eight (48) hours after receiving notice to remove the same by the City, whichever event shall first occur.

C.   Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

6-9-2: POLITICAL OR CAMPAIGN SIGNS:

Political or campaign signs are permitted in accordance with the following provisions provided that any such sign shall not be erected earlier than sixty (60) days prior to the election at which time the candidates or measure will be voted upon and shall be removed within ten (10) days after such election, campaign or event. Unlighted, temporary signs promoting any candidate for public office or measure on the ballot are permitted in any zone. Signs shall be set back sufficiently from roadways so that the signs do not obstruct traffic or lines of sight for motorists. If in the opinion of the Sheriff or Mayor the signs constitute a safety hazard, he shall cause the sign to be removed and advise the party responsible for posting, as below set forth, of such removal and the reason. Prior to placing such political or campaign signs on private property, the permission of the owner or authorized representative of the owner must be obtained. Prior to placement of political or campaign signs on any private or public property, right-of-way, easement, or roadway, the campaign chairman or other authorized representative of the candidate or organization must obtain consent. The Sheriff may remove or cause to be removed any sign posted on public or private property for which consent has not been obtained. Permission may be provided by a property owner or a lessee in possession of property. No such signs may be posted on City buildings or the grounds of City buildings, meaning buildings owned or used by the City for Municipal purposes. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to do the following:

A.   Post a political or campaign sign on private property without obtaining consent.

B.   Post a political or campaign sign on city property or public right-of-way, easement, roadway, or other public property without obtaining consent.

C.   Within ten (10) days after the election or event fail to remove and appropriately dispose of any political or campaign signs.

D.   Post a political or campaign sign where it is not permitted.

E.   Repost a sign removed by the city.

Compliance with these provisions does not waive compliance with other provisions of law, including, but not limited to, nuisance, public safety regulations and laws, laws regarding electioneering and campaigning, activities permitted or restricted at polling places, litter laws and any legal rights of private property owners. (Ord. 2026-9, 4 Aug 2026)

5-1: FIREWORKS:

5-1-1: DEFINITIONS:

FIREWORKS:  Includes blank cartridges, toy pistols, toy cannons, toy canes or toy guns in which explosives are used, fire balloons (balloons of a type which have burning material of any kind attached thereto or which require fire underneath to propel them), firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, rockets, Roman candles, fountain wheels, dago bombs, sparklers, and other fireworks of like construction and any fireworks containing any combustible or explosive substance for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, explosion or detonation.

Exempted from this part are all toy pistols, toy cannons, toy canes and toy guns and similar devices such as party poppers or party favors in which paper caps containing not more than twenty five hundredths (0.25) grain of explosive compound per cap are used and such caps whether single, roll or tape type. Also exempted are signal devices or flares normally and commonly used by motor vehicles, railroads and law enforcement officers for current daily or emergency signaling purposes. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-2: DANGEROUS FIREWORKS:

“Dangerous fireworks” include any of the following:

A.  Firecrackers, cannon crackers, giant crackers, salutes, silver tube salutes, cherry bombs, mines, ground bombardment, grasshoppers and other explosive articles of similar nature;

B.  Blank cartridges;

C.  Skyrockets and rockets, including all similar devices employing any combustible or explosive material and which rise in the air during discharge;

D.  Roman candles, including all devices which discharge balls of fire into the air;

E.  Chasers and whistles, including all devices which dart or travel about the surface of the ground during discharge;

F.  Snakes and hats containing bichloride of mercury;

G.  Sparklers more than ten inches (10″) in length or one-quarter inch (1/4″) in diameter or made with other than iron wires;

H.  All articles for pyrotechnic display such as aerial shells, salutes, flash shells, sky battles, parachute shells, mines, dago bombs and similar devices;

I.  All torpedoes which explode by means of friction or which contain arsenic, and all other similar fireworks devices including cracker balls;

J.  Fire balloons or balloons of any type which have burning material of any kind attached thereto;

K.  All other fireworks, explosive devices or combustible material used for display or amusement which are not enumerated in section 5-1-3 of this chapter. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-3: SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS:

“Safe and sane fireworks” include any of the following:

A.  Cone fountains with pyrotechnic composition not exceeding fifty grams (50 g) each;

B.  Cylindrical fountains, whether base, spike or handle, with pyrotechnic composition not exceeding seventy five grams (75 g) each and inside tube diameter not exceeding three-quarters inch (3/4″);

C.  Sparklers and “dipped stocks” not more than ten inches (10″) in length or one-quarter inch (1/4″) in diameter made of steel or iron wire and zuzuki and morning glories with pyrotechnic composition not exceeding four grams (4 g) each;

D.  Snakes which do not contain bichloride of mercury and pyrotechnic composition not exceeding two grams (2 g) each;

E.  Wheels with pyrotechnic composition not exceeding sixty (60) grains for each driver unit or two hundred forty (240) grains for each complete wheel. The inside tube diameter of driver unit shall not exceed one-half inch (1/2″);

F.  Whistles, without report and which do not dart or travel about the ground during discharge with pyrotechnic composition not exceeding six grams (6 g) and containing no picric or gallic acid. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-4: DANGEROUS FIREWORKS PERMIT:

It shall be unlawful for any person in the city to import, export, offer for sale, sell, possess, keep or store or permit the keeping or storing of any dangerous fireworks for any use or purpose, except that a person holding a dangerous fireworks permit issued pursuant to the terms and conditions of this chapter may use dangerous fireworks for a safely supervised and conducted public display of fireworks, and said fireworks may be stored for a period not exceeding four (4) days immediately preceding the date of said public display, provided the fireworks are to be used exclusively for the public display. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-5: SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS PERMIT:

No person, without having a valid safe and sane fireworks permit issued pursuant to terms and conditions set forth in this chapter, shall import, export, possess for the purpose of sale, offer for sale or sell any safe and sane fireworks for any use or purpose. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-6: APPLICATION FOR SALE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS PERMIT:

Any reputable person in reasonable pursuit or furtherance of any legitimate personal, business or charitable purpose, desiring to engage in the sale of safe and sane fireworks within the city shall first make written application to the clerk for a safe and sane fireworks permit. Each applicant shall pay to the clerk a fee as set by resolution of the city council at the time he files his application. In the event no safe and sane fireworks permit is issued by the city by June 15 in the year during which the application is made, the clerk shall refund the application fee. Application for the permit shall be made no later than June 1 of each year. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-7: APPLICATION FOR DANGEROUS FIREWORKS PERMIT:

Any reputable person in reasonable pursuit or furtherance of any legitimate personal, business or charitable purpose, desiring to make a public display of dangerous fireworks shall first make written application to the clerk for a dangerous fireworks permit. Each applicant shall pay to the clerk a fee as set by resolution of the city council at the time he files his application. In the event no dangerous fireworks permit is issued by the city within sixty (60) days after the application is made, the clerk shall refund the application fee. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-8: CONTENTS OF APPLICATION:

Each applicant for a safe and sane fireworks permit or a dangerous fireworks permit shall file his application with the clerk. Each application shall show the following:

A.  Name and address of applicant;

B.  The purpose for which the applicant is primarily existing and for which it was organized.

C.  The names and addresses of the officers, trustees and/or directors, if any, of the applicant;

D.  The location where the applicant requests permission to sell safe and sane fireworks or display dangerous fireworks;

E.  When and where the applicant was organized and established, or, if a natural person, the applicant’s age;

F.  The location of the applicant’s principal and permanent meeting place or places, or principal place or places of business;

G.  The applicant’s state sales tax permit number;

H.  If the applicant is an entity other than a sole proprietorship, the name and a general description of the business activities of each parent or subsidiary company, business or entity, and a general description of the ownership organization of each parent or subsidiary, if any;

I.  Such other information as the clerk may require on a standard form submitted to all applicants and which is reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety and morals. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-9: INVESTIGATION:

The clerk shall cause an investigation to be made of each application and applicant and shall submit a written report of his findings and recommendations for or against the issuance of the permit, together with his reasons therefor, to the council. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-10: COUNCIL POWERS:

The council shall have the power in its discretion to grant or deny any application, subject to such reasonable conditions, if any, as it shall prescribe so long as the denial of the application or any conditions imposed on the granting of the application are reasonably necessary for protection of the public health, safety and morals. The council may delegate the power to approve or disapprove applications. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-11: VALIDITY; TERM:

A safe and sane fireworks permit or a dangerous fireworks permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid only within the calendar year in which issued. A permit shall be valid only for the specific premises or location designated in the permit. However, subject to reasonable conditions necessary for protection of the public health, safety and morals, an applicant may be granted permits for more than one site or location within the city. No permit shall be transferable or assignable. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-12: LIABILITY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED:

Each applicant for a safe and sane fireworks permit or a dangerous fireworks permit shall have filed with the clerk prior to the issuance and validity of any permit, a policy or a certified true copy thereof, or public liability and products insurance, including both accident and occurrence coverage. The insurance coverage limits shall be at least five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) per person per occurrence bodily injury, five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) per occurrence aggregate bodily injury, and five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) per occurrence aggregate property damage. Each policy shall name as insured parties the city, all officials of the city in performance of official functions, and licensee or licensor of the applicant, and all vendors of the fireworks. Said policy shall be so written that it cannot be canceled without at least ten (10) days’ prior written notice to the city. In any event, each permittee does irrevocably covenant to save and hold the city harmless from any claim, demand, damage, suit or action with respect to the licensee’s handling, sale or use of fireworks, whatsoever. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-13: SALE PERIOD RESTRICTED:

No safe and sane fireworks shall be sold or offered for sale except from twelve o’clock (12:00) noon on June 1 to twelve o’clock (12:00) midnight on July 15 of each year. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-14: TEMPORARY FIREWORKS STANDS:

Temporary fireworks stands from which safe and sane fireworks are to be sold shall be subject to the following provisions:

A.  The stand shall not be located within twenty five feet (25′) of any other building nor within one hundred feet (100′) of any gasoline station or flammable liquid dispensing device or installation.

B.  All such stands shall meet the structural stability requirements of the building regulations of the city and all lighting circuits and other electrical equipment shall meet the requirements of the electrical regulations of the city.

C.  The stand shall have exit doors at least thirty inches (30″) wide at both ends of the structure and one additional door for each twenty five feet (25′) of rear wall in excess of twenty five feet (25′). All doors shall open outward from the stand and all doorways shall be kept free and clear from all supplies and materials at all times.

D.  Each stand shall be provided with a minimum of two (2) approved fire extinguishers, in good working order and easily accessible for use in case of fire.

E.  There shall be at least one supervisor, twenty one (21) years of age or older, on duty at all times. No person under sixteen (16) years of age shall work at or about any stand where safe and sane fireworks are sold or offered for sale.

F.  No person employed as a watchman shall be permitted to remain inside of any stand when it is not open for business.

G.  “No smoking” signs shall be prominently displayed both inside and outside of stand. No smoking shall be permitted within the stand or within fifteen feet (15′) of the stand.

H.  No temporary stand shall be erected before June 1 of any year. The premises shall be cleared of all structures and debris not later than twelve o’clock (12:00) noon of July 26.

I.  No fireworks shall be discharged in or within twenty five feet (25′) of any fireworks stand.

J.  No person shall allow any rubbish to accumulate in or around any fireworks stand or permit a fire nuisance to exist.

K.  No stand shall have a floor area in excess of seven hundred fifty (750) square feet. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-15: SALE FROM PERMANENT STRUCTURES:

Permanent business structures from which safe and sane fireworks are to be sold shall be subject to the following provisions:

A.  All such buildings shall meet the structural stability requirements of the building regulations of the city and all lighting circuits and other electrical equipment shall meet the requirements of the electrical regulations of the city.

B.  The building shall have exit doors at least thirty inches (30″) wide at both ends of the structure. All doors shall open outward and all doorways shall be kept free and clear from all supplies and materials at all times.

C.  Each building shall be provided with not less than two (2) approved fire extinguishers, in good working order and easily accessible for use in case of fire, as approved by the Minidoka County Fire Protection District Chief.

D.  “NO SMOKING” signs shall be prominently displayed adjacent to the display area. Smoking shall not be permitted within fifteen feet (15′) of any fireworks.

E.  No person shall allow any rubbish to accumulate, or permit a fire nuisance to exist in or around the area where fireworks are sold.

F.  If fireworks are stored, they shall only be stored in such places as are approved for storage of fireworks by the Minidoka County Fire Protection District Chief.

G.  No building where alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises shall be used for the retail sale of safe and sane fireworks.

H.  The Minidoka County Fire Protection District Chief may establish other regulations for permanent structures where fireworks are to be sold so long as said regulations are reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety and morals and apply uniformly to all applicants. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-16: RECORDS TO BE KEPT:

Each permittee shall be required to retain at the licensed premises while said premises are open, and at his principal place of business for a year thereafter, copies of all invoices, receipts and orders evidencing the source from which he acquired the fireworks which he handled. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-17: BOND:

In those cases where the applicant conducts the sale of fireworks from a temporary fireworks stand, he shall post with the clerk a cash bond or cash deposit in the amount set by resolution of the city council conditioned upon the prompt removal of the temporary fireworks stand and the cleaning up of debris from the site of the temporary stand. Said deposit or security shall be returned to the applicant only in the event he removes said temporary fireworks stand and cleans up all debris to the satisfaction of the Minidoka County Fire Protection District Chief, or such other official as the council may designate. In the event of the applicant’s failure to so remove the stand and debris by twelve o’clock (12:00) noon of July 26, said cash bond or cash deposit shall be forfeited to the city, and such failure shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-18: SUPERVISION BY FIRE CHIEF:

The regulation of all permits granted hereunder shall be under the supervision and control of the Minidoka County Fire Protection District Chief or as may be otherwise designated by the council. The Fire Chief shall have the right to inspect and test by samples any and all items or class of items of fireworks displayed to be sold by a permittee. Upon notification of any permittee by the Fire Chief that any particular item or items of fireworks being displayed or sold shall be deemed unsafe, such item or items shall be forthwith removed from display and returned by the permittee to the wholesaler, jobber or manufacturer, or if not so returned shall be forthwith destroyed. The Fire Chief may, in the event of apparent immediate danger or hazard to persons or property, require the immediate closing of any fireworks stand or store, and/or removal of any fireworks from any location within the city. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-1-19: COMPLIANCE; VIOLATION:

It shall be the duty of every person issued a fireworks permit to comply with all the provisions of the Idaho state fireworks act and this chapter. The conviction or violation of the aforesaid Idaho state fireworks act or any of the provisions of this chapter by the permittee or by any of its agents, employees or officers shall constitute a cause in and of itself to deny any subsequent application for a permit. Violation of any portion of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor for each violation. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-2: OPEN BURNING:

5-2-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose and intent of this chapter is to eliminate all forms of open burning except such burning as may be permitted as set out herein. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-2-2: DEFINITION:

“Open burning” means the outdoor burning of materials where the products of combustion are not directed through a duct, passage, smokestack or chimney. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-2-3: GENERAL RESTRICTIONS:

Except as herein provided, no person shall allow, suffer, cause or permit the open burning of any materials. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-2-4: EXCEPTIONS:

A.  Fires used for the preparation of food, campfires and fires for recreational purposes under control of a responsible person.

B.  Fires used for control or alleviation of fire hazard or for weed control when no alternate control method exists.

C.  Fires used in the training of organized firefighting personnel.

D.  Properly operated industrial flares for combustion of flammable gases.

E.  Readily combustible rubbish produced by operation of a domestic household may be burned on the property from which the rubbish was generated, if no collection and disposal service is available and such is approved by the mayor and the council. This shall include tree leaves and gardening waste. “Rubbish” is defined as nonputrescible solid waste except abandoned vehicles and car bodies or car body parts, industrial solid waste and agricultural solid waste. However, a permit as referred to in section 5-2-5 of this chapter must be first obtained.

F.  Open burning of junked motor vehicles when permitted by the council shall be under the following additional conditions: (1) No burning will be allowed on Saturday or Sunday. (2) Burning hours shall be between ten o’clock (10:00) A.M. and four o’clock (4:00) P.M. (3) Number of units to be burned at any one location at one burn shall be limited to fifty (50) unless otherwise approved by the city council. (4) Tires and floormats shall be removed prior to burning. (5) Every reasonable effort shall be made to prepare the units in such a manner that rapid and efficient combustion will occur. Any burning of motor vehicles deemed necessary by the council shall be conducted at one or several centralized locations approved by the Idaho department of health and welfare, environmental protection division.

G.  Burning of plant life grown on the premises in the course of agricultural, forestry or land clearing operation.

H.  During the months of April and October the city council, after consultation with the Idaho department of health and welfare, environmental protection division, may establish “clean up weeks” during which property owners will be allowed, without special permit, to burn leaves, shrubbery, trimmings, grass and such other materials at such times and in such manner as may be designated in the public proclamation. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-2-5: STANDARDS FOR BURNING:

A.  Permit Required: No person shall conduct burning within the provision of section 5-2-4 of this chapter on or in any public street, alley, road or other public ground without a permit or other proper authorization.

B.  Approved Burning: With respect to subsection 5-2-4E of this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to burn or cause to be burned any trash, lumber, leaves, straw, papers or any other combustible material outside of any building districts of the City from the period of June 1 of each year to October 31 of each year, without first obtaining a permit from the Mayor stating when such burning shall be done and under such proper safeguards as the Mayor may direct.

C.  Attendance Of Open Fires: All open burning shall be constantly attended by a competent person until such fire is extinguished. This person shall have a garden hose connected to the water supply or other fire extinguishing equipment readily available for use.

D.  Mayor May Prohibit: The Mayor or his agent may prohibit any or all open burning when atmospheric and other conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous to health or property. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-2-6: VIOLATION; MISDEMEANOR:

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter or wilfully refusing to comply with any proper requirements of the designated officer shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day a violation of the provisions of this chapter continues shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-2-7: SAFETY PROVISIONS OF OTHER ORDINANCES:

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as repealing or amending in any way any safety provisions of the Fire Prevention Code heretofore adopted by the City. All of the safety requirements therein prescribed for outdoor burning, bonfires or rubbish fires, shall be required of all persons holding permits under the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-3: ABANDONED AND WRECKED VEHICLES OR PROPERTY:

5-3-1: DEFINITIONS:

ABANDONED:  The relinquishment or giving up with the intent of never again resuming or claiming an interest in the thing.

DAMAGED:  That which has been impaired, injured, hurt and harmed.

DILAPIDATED:  Caved, fallen into partial ruin, injured by bad usage or neglect.

DISMANTLED:  Taking to pieces of the thing.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND EQUIPMENT:  All articles usually referred to as household goods and articles used in housekeeping including, but not limited to, chairs, tables, davenports, beds, refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, furnaces and appliances.

JUNK:  Scrapped, wrecked, ruined or dismantled.

MACHINERY:  All articles used for farm or domestic purposes, machinery or equipment, and all metal or wooden machinery, motors, equipment, tools or property.

MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTY:  All other property including, but not limited to, rope, iron, brass, copper, tin, lead, rubber, rags, baggage, bottles, scrap, toys, bicycles, boats, containers and batteries.

MOTOR VEHICLE:  Any vehicle propelled or drawn by power other than muscular power designed to travel on the ground by wheels, treads, runners or slides and to transport persons or property or pull machinery including, but not limited to, automobiles, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, tractors, buggies or wagons.

WRECKED:  Disordered or broken remains of anything that has been demolished or otherwise ruined and is in a state of ruin or dilapidation and as particularly applied to motor vehicles herein called a junk motor vehicle shall be further defined as an unsightly motor vehicle or part or parts therefrom which does not carry a current or valid state registration, cannot be safely operated under its own power, is not in a garage or other building and does not have any one of the following: foot brakes, hand brakes, headlights, taillights, horn, muffler, rearview mirror, windshield wipers or adequate fenders.

The foregoing words in this section shall have such further meanings as may be defined in a generally accepted dictionary. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-3-2: ACCUMULATION PROHIBITED:

A.  No person shall place, allow, discard, maintain or store any dismantled, abandoned, junked, damaged or destroyed household goods or equipment, motor vehicles, machinery or miscellaneous property upon any public street, alley, sidewalk or upon private property within the city.

B.  No person, whether he be the owner, tenant, occupant, lessee or otherwise of any private property or premises shall place, allow, discard, maintain, park, store or permit to be stored, placed, allowed, discarded, maintained or parked upon property or premises, for a period of time exceeding forty eight (48) hours, any wrecked, dismantled, abandoned, junked, damaged or destroyed household goods, equipment, motor vehicles, machinery or miscellaneous property as in this chapter defined. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-3-3: NOTICE TO ABATE:

A.  Any code enforcement officer, the Mayor, the Minidoka County Building Official, or any City employee designated as code enforcement, may order any wrecked, dismantled, abandoned, junked, damaged or destroyed household goods and equipment, motor vehicles, machinery, or miscellaneous property or parts thereof removed within ten (10) days, except if the item shall constitute a traffic hazard it may be removed immediately to the impounding yard and notice subsequently be given as provided in subsection B of this section.

B.  Notice of such order shall be served upon any adult occupying the real estate upon which the item is located, if known. If no occupant of the real estate or owner of the item or part thereof can be found on the premises, a notice affixed in a conspicuous place to any building on the real estate shall constitute notice to the owner or occupant of the real estate and to the owner of the item or part thereof. If there is no building on the real estate, said notice may be affixed elsewhere on the real estate in a conspicuous place. Notice shall also be mailed to the owner of the real property parcel. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-3-4: FAILURE TO ABATE:

A.  If such item is not removed within the time so affixed, the city official ordering the removal thereof shall cause the item to be removed at the expense of the owner and placed in an impounding yard where the same shall be offered for sale to the highest and best bidder at public auction to be held not later than ten (10) days after one publication of notice of sale to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. The proceeds of the sale shall be used to pay expenses of taking the item into possession and for the conduct of the sale and the publication of same. In the event the sale of the item fails to produce enough revenue to pay the charges, the balance will be due and payable immediately by the owner of the item.

B.  It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person to fail or refuse to remove any item or refuse to abate such nuisance when ordered so to do in accordance with provisions of this chapter.

C.  It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor to interfere with, hinder or refuse to allow any authorized city officer or employee to enter upon private or public property to enforce the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-3-5: EXCEPTIONS:

This chapter shall not apply to any property or premises where items are enclosed in a building or to any property or premises lawfully operated as business where the same is a part of an enterprise necessary to the operation of said business; provided, however, in the case of businesses whose inventory consists of the materials otherwise herein defined as junk or normally considered junk, the property upon which such items are placed shall be enclosed by a fence at least six feet (6′) in height of such a material that such fence shall reasonably prevent persons outside the premises from seeing the materials stored on the premises through the fence. However, nothing herein contained condones conditions which are otherwise a public or private nuisance. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-3-6: NUISANCE DECLARED:

Any item or items as defined herein placed, allowed, discarded, maintained or stored shall constitute a public nuisance. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-4: WEEDS:

5-4-1: NUISANCE DECLARED:

Any commonly accepted weeds found growing in any lot or tract of land in the City are hereby declared to be a nuisance, and it shall be unlawful to permit any such weeds to grow or remain in such places. The word “weeds” shall include all vegetable growth that is troublesome, useless or noxious and are generally accepted as having no ornamental use. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-4-2: HEIGHT LIMIT:

It shall be unlawful for anyone to permit any weeds, grass or other plants, other than trees, bushes, flowers, and other generally accepted ornamental plants, to grow to a height exceeding six inches (6″) or a diameter of six inches (6″) anywhere in the City. Any such plants or weeds exceeding such height or diameter are hereby declared to be a nuisance. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-4-3: NOTICE TO ABATE:

Any code enforcement officer, the Mayor, the Minidoka County Building Official, or any City employee designated as code enforcement, may serve a notice upon the owner or occupant of any such premises on which weeds or plants are permitted to grow in violation of the provisions of this chapter, and to demand the abatement of the nuisance within ten (10) days. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-4-4: FAILURE TO ABATE AND PENALTY:

If the person so notified does not abate the nuisance within ten (10) days after such notice, the Mayor may proceed to abate such nuisance, keeping an account of the expense thereof, and such expense shall be charged to and paid by the owner or occupant. Such failure to abate shall also constitute a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-4-5: REMOVAL OR DESTRUCTION BY CITY; CHARGES:

Every person owning or occupying any lots, lands or premises situated within the corporate limits of the City shall within the time fixed by section 5-4-4 of this chapter keep continuously destroyed, weeded out, cut down and obliterated all such deleterious, unsightly and injurious weeds and noxious weeds, grasses and growths in or on any and all such lots, lands or premises. In the event of noncompliance, the City shall cause through its duly authorized personnel such weeds and growths to be cut down, weeded out, removed and destroyed. The costs and expenses of such destruction shall in the event of nonpayment for thirty (30) days be assessed against such property as general taxes, and collectable as other general State, County and Municipal Taxes as provided by Idaho Code sections 50-317 and 50-1008.

Before the costs and expenses shall become a lien against the property, the Mayor shall notify in writing the owner of any such lot, place or area, or the agent of said owner, to cut, destroy and/or remove any such weeds, grasses or deleterious, unhealthful growth or other noxious matter. Such notice shall be by certified mail to the owner’s last known address and shall also be posted on the lot(s) for ten (10) days. Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of any owner or agent so notified within ten (10) days after the posting and receipt of written notice, the Mayor is hereby authorized and empowered to commence cutting, destroying or removing such growth or to order the removal by the City. The costs of such removal shall be a minimum charge of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first hour and fifty dollars ($50.00) for each hour thereafter. Such fees may be certified by the City Clerk to the County Treasurer under the provisions of Idaho Code sections 50-317 and 50-1008.

The foregoing is an additional and cumulative remedy of the City and does not preclude other enforcement as provided in section 5-4-4 of this chapter. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-4-6: AUTHORITY TO EMPLOY LABOR:

The Mayor and City Council are hereby given the power and authority to employ or contract for such labor as is necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-5: RESERVED:

5-6: EXCAVATIONS:

5-6-1: PERMIT REQUIRED:

It shall be unlawful for any person to make any excavation or opening in any public right-of-way within the City without first having a written permit therefor from the Mayor. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-6-2: APPLICATION; DEPOSIT AND INSPECTION FEE:

A.  Applications for permits shall be made in writing to the City and shall state thereon the location and size of the proposed opening, the material of which the surface to be opened is composed, and such other information as may be required. Before any permit shall be issued, the applicant shall make a deposit with the City Clerk, except in the case of authorized City employees and in the case of public utilities, in the form of cash or certified check, together with an inspection fee, based upon the following: Dirt, loose stone or similar material: $25.00 for 25 square feet or less, plus $1.00 per square foot over 25; Brick, asphaltic or similar material: $50.00 for 25 square feet or less, plus $2.00 per square foot over 25; Concrete: $100.00 for 25 square feet or less, plus $5.00 per square foot over 25; Fee for inspection: 10 percent of deposit but in no case less than $5.00; Public utilities shall pay a fee as determined by the Council.

B.  Any person making or causing to be made any excavation or opening for any purpose in any public right-of-way within the City shall cause the same to be repaired in the following manner: (1) The width of the trench shall be kept as narrow as the construction needs require. Proper bracing shall be maintained to prevent any collapse of adjoining ground; no tunnel shall exceed thirty six inches (36″) in diameter except with proper bracing or shoring as approved by the City. (2) All excavated material shall be removed from the location and the opening backfilled with sand or fine aggregate in lifts not to exceed sixteen inches (16″), each thoroughly compacted before the next lift is placed. (3) Topsoil shall be replaced at a minimum depth of six inches (6″) properly graded, compacted, seeded or sodded and approved by the City. (4) Gravel surfaces shall be repaired with thoroughly compacted crushed stone base equal to the thickness of the existing course, but not less than eight inches (8″). (5) Bituminous surfaces shall be repaired with a two inch (2″) compacted thickness “cold patch” surfacing material over a compacted, crushed stone base not less than six inches (6″). (6) Concrete and bituminous concrete surfaces shall be repaired with concrete and base equal to the existing slab and base thickness, with the surfacing removed one foot (1′) outside the perimeter of the trench opening.

C.  The application required shall also show that the applicant has contacted all operators of gas, electric, telephone, water, sewer or any other public utility services in the area, to receive from them the information as to the existence and location of any underground facilities. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-6-3: DISPOSITION OF DEPOSIT:

The deposit shall be held by the City Clerk for a period of one year after the notice of restoration, and if after one year, and after inspection by the City the restoration of the excavation or opening is in a condition acceptable to the City, the deposit shall be returned to the depositor. If the City deems that further work is necessary to restore the public right-of-way and upon refusal or failure of the depositor to make the required corrections, the City may do the necessary work with the costs thereof being deducted from the deposit. The balance of the deposit, if any, shall be returned to the depositor or, if the costs of proper restoration exceed the deposit, then the depositor shall pay to the City the amount of the excess. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-6-4: LIABILITY OF PERMITTEE:

A.  All persons permitted hereunder to make any excavation or opening in any public right-of-way within the City shall maintain all such excavations or openings in a safe condition and shall be liable and responsible for any and all accidents or damages of any nature occasioned by any such excavation or opening until same is repaired and approval of the City is obtained.

B.  All such repairs shall be of such character that the excavation repair will be and remain in good repair and condition for a period of one year from and after the completion thereof. In case any disintegration appears or any defects or depressions occur within such period, except such as are without the fault of the permittee or his agents, such permittee shall be liable for and responsible to repair such defects and to put the repair in a smooth, satisfactory and good condition. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-6-5: BLOCKING STREETS:

No excavation shall block more than one-half (1/2) of any street driving surface, except as approved by the City. The City may require adequately trained persons available to direct traffic at such times and locations as the City shall direct. Such persons shall be employees of the permittee and shall obey all orders of duly authorized law enforcement personnel, Mayor, and City, as such orders relate to traffic and traffic safety. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-6-6: BARRICADES AND LIGHTS:

Any person making or maintaining any excavation in any public right-of-way shall maintain the same adequately guarded by barricades and lights to protect persons and property. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-6-7: SUPERVISION:

The excavating, tunneling or other work being done to any public right-of-way shall be under and subject to the supervision of the City. Notice shall be given to the City at least twenty four (24) hours before the work of backfilling any excavation commences. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-6-8: PENALTY:

Violation of any provision herein shall constitute a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-7: PUBLIC PARKS:

5-7-1: PARK SUPERVISION:

All parks and recreational areas owned, operated and maintained by the City shall be under the supervision of the Mayor and Council or their duly designated agents. The Mayor and Council shall from time to time by resolution or ordinance, promulgate rules and regulations for the operation and maintenance of such areas and shall have the authority to establish schedules of fees to be charged for the use of the same. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-7-2: TRAFFIC AND USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN PARKS:

A.  All persons operating motor vehicles within a City park shall comply with all applicable provisions of Idaho State Traffic Code or the City’s ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles as contained in this and other chapters.

B.  All persons within a City park shall obey all law enforcement officers and park employees, who are authorized and instructed to direct traffic whenever and wherever needed in the parks.

C.  All persons operating motor vehicles within a City park shall observe all traffic signs indicating speed, direction, caution, stopping or parking, and all others posted for proper control of traffic and to safeguard life and property.

D.  All persons operating motor vehicles within a City park shall not exceed a rate of speed exceeding five (5) miles an hour, except upon such roads designated, by posted signs, for speedier travel.

E.  All persons operating motor vehicles within a City park shall drive only on the paved park roads or parking areas, or such other areas as may on occasion be specifically designated as temporary parking areas.

F.  All persons operating motor vehicles within a City park shall not park vehicles on the grassy areas of the park and shall operate and park vehicles only in established or designated parking areas. Motor vehicles may not be left in a park after closing hours of the park. No vehicle may be double parked on any road or parkway unless directed by a law enforcement officer or a park attendant. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-7-3: PARK USE RULES:

A.  Purpose And Compliance: It is the City’s intention to secure the maximum, comfortable and convenient use of the City’s parks by all and to provide for protection of persons and property. Persons using the City’s parks must comply with directions given by law enforcement officers and any other authorized City representatives.

B.  Use: Use of all park facilities is on a “first come, first served” basis, unless appropriate reservations for exclusive use are made as provided in this chapter.

C.  Length Of Use: Unless otherwise provided, exclusive use of any portion of the parks or picnic areas or of any of the buildings or structures in the City’s parks is not permitted nor shall any person use such areas of the park or park facilities for an unreasonable length of time, unless prior reservation for exclusive use is made as provided in this chapter.

D.  Park Facilities: Tables, benches and other facilities of the city parks may not be moved without the consent of an authorized representative of the city.

E.  Picnicking: All fires shall be in designated firepits or fire stands. Persons using the park picnic areas shall not leave their picnic area before any fire they have used has been completely extinguished. All persons using the park shall not leave any trash they have generated in the park except in approved trash receptacles.

F.  Camping: Other than use of designated camping areas in the city’s recreational vehicle park, any form of camping is prohibited, including any form of overnight sleeping, setting up of and use of recreational vehicles, tents, shacks, or any other temporary shelter for the purpose of camping, except by special permission of the city.

G.  Dangerous Games: No person shall take part in or abet the playing of any games involving thrown or otherwise propelled dangerous objects, including, but not limited to, paint balls, throwing stones, arrows or javelins, except in areas set apart for such forms of recreation.

H.  Animals: Horseback riding is not permitted in any city park. No person may bring a dog or other domestic animal into a park except on a leash or carried by the person owning or having the care, custody and control of such dog or domestic animal. Owners of animals must immediately remove fecal matter left in the park by the animal.

I.  Skating And Using Skateboards: Use of skates or skateboards, except in places expressly designated for such use is prohibited.

J.  Distribution Of Advertising Materials, Solicitation, Etc.: No person may distribute, leave or throw any advertising material, such as handbills, circulars or give away or otherwise distribute for advertising purposes any services, goods or wares except as authorized by the city. No person may solicit or accost other persons for the purpose of begging or soliciting alms or otherwise soliciting funds except for charitable fundraising events approved in advance by the city.

K.  Erection Of Structures: No person shall construct or erect any building or structure of whatever kind, whether permanent or temporary in character, or run or string any public service utility into, upon or across such lands, except on special written permit issued by the city.

L.  Trees, Shrubbery And Lawns; Injury And Removal: No person shall damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree or plant or injure the bark, or pick the flowers or seeds of any tree or plant. Nor shall any person attach any rope, wire or other contrivance to any tree or plant. A person shall not dig in or otherwise disturb grass areas, or in any other way injure or impair the natural beauty or usefulness of any area.

M.  Alcohol And Drugs: No person may consume or possess any alcoholic beverage in any city park. No person may be under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotics or drugs. No person may engage in conduct that may endanger the health and/or safety of himself or of other persons or property, or unreasonably annoy and disturb persons in his vicinity.

N.  Sound: No person may operate or aid in the operation of private radios, stereophonic or sound amplification devices at a greater operating level than sixty two (62) decibels measured at a distance of twenty feet (20′) from such radios or devices.

O.  Glass Containers: No person may bring any glass containers into any park or make use of any glass container in a park. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-7-4: GROUP USE OF PARKS:

Use of a city park by a group intending to or actually making joint use of a park as a “group” (as defined herein), whether for exclusive or nonexclusive use, shall be subject to the following provisions. Such groups shall apply for and obtain a permit to use a city park in order to use the same as a group. Otherwise, such a group shall be presumed to be an unlawful assembly.

A.  Definitions: CHARITABLE USE: Use by an organization which has obtained recognition as a charitable institution under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY: Any display, enterprise, promotion, arts and crafts display, exhibit, food or drink concession, yard sale or any activity at which goods or services are sold, or an admission fee or use fee is required. COMMUNITY USE: Use by a group or organization which is a not for profit organization and the use of the park is a not for profit event. GROUP: Any commercial activity; a reservation for exclusive use of a park by any number of people; any fundraising or sales; any political use; or any event where fifty (50) or more people intend to make joint use of a park. POLITICAL USE: Any political rally, public demonstrations or other protest events or expressions of freedom of speech as sanctioned by law. Political use is limited to four (4) continuous hours in a single day, and may not commence before nine o’clock (9:00) A.M. and must conclude no later than ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. PUBLIC USE OR A PUBLIC ORGANIZATION USE: Use by public entities such as cities, counties, schools and other similar public or political subdivisions of the state of Idaho.

B.  Commercial Activity In Public Parks Prohibited: City parks are not intended for commercial activities. No commercial activity shall be carried on or conducted in public parks of the city except as authorized by the city council, in its sole discretion.

C.  Time Limit: The use which requires a permit as herein provided may not, in any event, exceed three (3) consecutive days.

D.  Applications For Group Activities In Public Parks: Any person or entity seeking to conduct a group activity in a public park in the city must complete a written application form provided by the city clerk. Each application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee in the amount set by resolution of the city. Applications for group use shall be considered by the city council at its next regular meeting following submission of the completed application to the city clerk. Prior to the issuance of a permit, the applicant shall provide proof of public liability insurance in an amount of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) naming the city as an additional insured. The applicant shall agree in writing to hold harmless and indemnify the city from all liability arising from the permitted activity.

E.  Fee Exemption: The city council may, in its discretion, waive the requirement of paying a permit fee to any bona fide, charitable or public organization proposing to conduct a charitable or nonprofit activity.

F.  Preference: Charitable, public activities or community uses or events, in that order, shall be given preference over other uses.

G.  Immediate Termination Of Event: The city’s mayor or their designated representatives may order the immediate termination of the event and dispersal of all persons at the site if the event has become too noisy, unruly, out of control, poses danger to persons or property, or the event and participants are otherwise a private or public nuisance. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-7-5: PARK OPERATING POLICY:

A.  Hours: Except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies, parks shall be open to the public every day of the year from six o’clock (6:00) A.M. to ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. Thereafter, visitors and vehicles shall be excluded during the hours of closure.

B.  Closed Areas: Any section or part of any park may be declared closed to the public by the City Council or duly authorized representative at any time and for any interval of time, either temporarily or at regularly and stated intervals and either entirely or merely to certain uses, as the City Council or a duly authorized representative shall find reasonably necessary.

C.  Effect Of A Permit: The permittee shall be bound by all park rules and regulations and all applicable ordinances as fully as though the same were inserted in said permit. The City Council, or a duly authorized representative, shall have the authority to revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance, or upon good cause.

D.  Reservations: Special prior reservations for exclusive use of an entire City park or a certain portion of any City park may be made with the City Clerk in writing on the form provided. The Mayor has sole discretion as to whether such reservation shall be granted. At the time the application is made, the applicant must tender a deposit fee in the amount set by resolution of the City Council. The applicant is personally responsible for all use of the reserved facilities and any littering or damage to the City facilities during the time of exclusive use.

E.  Exclusive Use Of Some Park Facilities: The City may grant temporary permission for exclusive use of City parks for organized community athletic events. The City reserves the right to alter or withdraw such temporary grant of exclusive use, with or without prior notice, and on such terms as it considers appropriate in its sole discretion. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-7-6: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES:

Law enforcement officers and duly authorized representatives of the City shall enforce the provisions of this chapter. A law enforcement officer or duly authorized representative of the City shall have the authority to eject from the park any person acting in violation of this chapter. Any person found to be violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-8: NOISE:

5-8-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this chapter is the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Minidoka. It is determined that sound can and does constitute a hazard to the health, safety, welfare, and quality of life of residents of the city. The mayor and council, by way of Idaho Code section 50-308, are empowered to impose reasonable limitations and regulations upon the production of sound to reduce the harmful effects thereof. It is hereafter the policy of this city to prevent and regulate sound generated by loud amplification devices wherever it is deemed to be harmful to the health, safety, welfare, or quality of life of the citizens of the city, and this chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate that purpose. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-8-2: DEFINITIONS:

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

CITY:  Minidoka city, Idaho, or the area within the city limits of Minidoka city, Idaho.

COMMON AREA(S):  The area(s) of a facility, complex, apartment unit, hotel, motel or the like that are open either to the general public or persons with the permission of the owner or agent of the owner of the area. This definition would include, but not be limited to, the following: swimming pools, restaurants, patios, hot tubs, saunas, laundry rooms, meeting rooms, lobbies, lounges, bars and other areas within the facility that are either constructed or designed for use in this manner.

EMERGENCY:  Any occurrence or set of circumstances involving actual or imminent physical trauma or property damage demanding immediate attention.

EMERGENCY VEHICLE:  A motor vehicle belonging to a fire department, firefighting association, or fire district, an ambulance, or a motor vehicle belonging to a federal, state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency.

LOUD AMPLIFICATION DEVICE:  Any equipment designed or used for sound production, reproduction, or amplification, including, but not limited to, any radio, television, phonograph, musical instrument, stereo, tape player, compact disc player, loudspeaker, public address (PA) system, sound amplifier, or comparable sound broadcasting device.

PERSON:  Any individual, association, organization, or entity having a legally recognized existence, whether public or private.

PLACE OF RESIDENCE:  Any building or portion thereof adapted or used and intended for the overnight accommodation of persons. In the event the building is used for multiple individual units each individual unit shall be considered a separate residence for the purpose of this chapter.

PLAINLY AUDIBLE:  Sound for which the information content is clearly communicated to the listener, including, but not limited to, understandable spoken speech, comprehension of whether a voice is raised or normal, comprehensible musical rhythms, melody, or instrumentation, and the source of which is identifiable to the listener. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-8-3: NOISE PROHIBITIONS:

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or permit the operation of any loud amplification device in such a manner that the sound therefrom:

A.  Is plainly audible within any place of residence not the source of the sound; or

B.  Is plainly audible upon a public right of way or street at a distance of one hundred feet (100′) or more from the source of such sound; or

C.  Is plainly audible from upon or within a motor vehicle upon a public right of way or street at a distance of fifty feet (50′) or more from the source of such sound.

5-8-4: ENFORCEMENT:

A.  Peace Officer Citation: Any law enforcement officer or person empowered to enforce this provision of this code is authorized to issue a uniform citation upon his own observation of a violation without the necessity of a citizen complainant’s signature on said citation.

B.  Citizen Citation: A uniform citation may also be signed by any citizen or person in whose presence an alleged violation of this chapter occurred, and be witnessed by a law enforcement officer or person empowered to enforce this provision of this code whose name shall be endorsed on the citation. (Ord. 2026-7, 2 June 2026)

5-8-5: ORDINANCE ADDITIONAL TO OTHER LAW:

The provisions of this chapter shall be cumulative and nonexclusive and shall not affect any other claim, cause of action, or remedy; nor, unless specifically provided, shall it be deemed to repeal, amend, or modify any law, ordinance, or regulation relating to noise or sound, but shall be deemed additional to existing legislation and common law on such subject.

5-8-6: EXEMPTIONS:

The following sounds are exempted from the provisions of this chapter:

A.  Sounds caused by any emergency vehicle or personnel when responding to an emergency call or acting in time of emergency.

B.  Sounds caused by activities upon any outdoor municipal, school, religious or publicly owned property or facility, provided that such activities have been authorized by the owner of such property or facility or its agent.

C.  Sounds caused by parades, firework displays, or any other event for which a permit for that type of activity is required and has been obtained from the authorized governmental entity within such hours as may be imposed as a condition for the issuance of said permit.

D.  Sounds caused by locomotives or other railroad equipment.

E.  Sounds caused by burglar alarms that are not in violation of this code.

F.  Sounds caused by safety warning devices required by law.

G.  Sounds caused by devices approved for use within the confines of the particular zoning designation that the device is located or pursuant to a conditional use permit.

H.  Sounds emanating from devices used within the common areas of a multiunit facility whose use has been approved by the owners or management of the facility, in compliance with any regulations imposed by the owners or management.

5-8-7: PENALTY:

A.  Fine: Any person who shall violate any of the terms or provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be punishable by a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) excluding court costs and fees.

B.  Suspension Of License: If a defendant fails to pay a traffic infraction penalty within the time allowed, unless the court makes a finding that the defendant has shown complete and continuing financial inability to pay the penalty, the court shall sign a notice of nonpayment of penalty and send it to the Idaho department of transportation for suspension of defendant’s driver’s license as provided by law.

5-8-8: SEVERABILITY:

If any provision or section of this chapter shall be held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such provision or section shall be considered separately and apart from the remaining provisions or sections of this chapter, which shall remain in full force and effect.

5-9: PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES:

5-9-1: PURPOSE:

It is the purpose of this chapter to regulate the assemblage of large numbers of people, in excess of those normally needing the health, sanitary, fire, police, transportation and utility services regularly provided in the city, in order that the health, safety and welfare of all persons in the city, residents and visitors alike, may be protected.

5-9-2: LICENSE REQUIRED, CONDITIONS:

A.  No person shall permit, maintain, promote, conduct, advertise, act as entrepreneur, undertake, organize, manage or sell or give tickets to an actual or reasonably anticipated assembly of one hundred fifty (150) or more people, whether on public or private property, unless a license to hold the assembly has first been issued by the council, application for which must be made at least forty five (45) days in advance of the assembly.

B.  As used in this chapter: ASSEMBLY means a company of persons gathered together at any location at any single time for any purpose. PERSON means any individual, partnership, corporation, firm, company, association, society or group.

C.  A separate license shall be required for each day and each location in which one hundred fifty (150) or more people assemble or can reasonably be anticipated to assemble; the fee for each license shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00).

D.  A license shall permit the assembly of only the maximum number of people stated in the license. The licensee shall not sell tickets to nor permit to assemble at the licensed location more than the maximum permissible number of people.

E.  The licensee shall not permit the sound of the assembly to carry unreasonably beyond the enclosed boundaries of the location of the assembly.

F.  This chapter shall not apply to government sponsored fairs held on regularly established fairgrounds nor to assemblies required to be licensed by other laws and regulations of this state.

G.  This chapter shall not apply to any regular established, permanent place of worship, stadium, athletic field, arena, auditorium, coliseum, school or other similar permanently established place of assembly which does not exceed the maximum seating capacity of the facility where the assembly is held.

5-9-3: REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF LICENSE:

Before he may be issued a license the applicant shall first provide proof that he will furnish at his own expense before the assembly commences:

A.  A fence completely enclosing the proposed location of sufficient height and strength to prevent people in excess of the maximum permissible number from gaining access to the assembly grounds, which shall have at least four (4) gates.

B.  Potable water sufficient to provide drinking water at the rate of at least one gallon per person per day and water for bathing at the rate of at least ten (10) gallons per person per day.

C.  Enclosed toilets sufficient to provide at least one toilet for every two hundred (200) persons together with an efficient, sanitary means of disposing of waste matter deposited.

D.  A sanitary method of disposing of solid waste sufficient to dispose of at least two and five-tenths (2.5) pounds of solid waste per person per day.

E.  A free parking area sufficient to provide at least one parking space for every four (4) persons.

F.  If the assembly is to continue overnight, camping facilities sufficient to accommodate the maximum number of people to be assembled.

G.  Fire protection, including alarms, extinguishing devices, and fire lanes and escapes, sufficient to meet all state and local standards for the location of the assembly.

H.  All reasonably necessary precautions to ensure that the sound of the assembly will not carry unreasonably beyond the enclosed boundaries of the location of the assembly.

I.  An insurance certificate, filed with the city, underwritten by an insurance company licensed to do business in Idaho in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00), naming the city of Minidoka as an additional insured primary and noncontributory party.

5-9-4: CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION:

A.  Application for a license shall be made in writing to the council of the city at least forty five (45) days in advance of such assembly.

B.  The application shall contain a statement made upon oath or affirmation that the statements contained therein are true and correct to the best knowledge of the applicant.

C.  The application shall contain and disclose: the name, age, residence and mailing address of all persons required to sign; the address and legal description of all property upon which the assembly is to be held; proof of ownership or permission to use the property; the nature or purpose of the assembly; the total number of days and/or hours during which the assembly is to last; the maximum number of persons; and plans for fencing, potable water, toilet facilities, solid waste disposal, illumination, parking, camping facilities, security, fire protection, sound control, and food concessions.

D.  The application shall include the bond required by this chapter and the license fee.

5-9-5: PROCESSING APPLICATION:

The application for a license shall be processed within twenty (20) days of receipt and shall be issued if all conditions are complied with.

5-9-6: REVOCATION OF LICENSE:

The license may be revoked by the council of the city at any time if any of the conditions necessary for the issuing of or contained in the license are not in compliance, or if any condition previously met ceases to be in compliance.

5-9-7: ENFORCEMENT:

A.  The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction.

B.  The holding of an assembly in violation of any provision or condition contained in this chapter shall be deemed a public nuisance and may be abated as such.

C.  Any person who does not obtain the required license or who violates any condition upon which he is granted a license is guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day of violation shall be considered a separate offense.

5-10: RESERVED:

4-1: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:

ARTICLE I – GENERAL

4-1-1: APPLICABILITY:

A.  This chapter shall supplement the regulations set forth in Idaho Code Title 23. In the event of a conflict between a provision in this chapter and Idaho Code, Idaho Code shall govern.

B.  The provisions of this article shall apply to the entirety of this chapter, unless stated otherwise.

C.  This chapter shall not apply to liquor stores regulated by the State of Idaho. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-2: DEFINITIONS:

Certain terms used in this Chapter shall have the meanings ascribed below:

ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CATERING PERMIT:  The same as defined in Idaho Code 23-934A, as may be amended from time to time.

BAR:  An establishment with a retail beer on-premises license, wine-by-the-drink license, and/or liquor-by-the-drink license, including wineries and breweries, that does not qualify as a restaurant, as defined in this chapter.

BEER:  The same as defined in Idaho Code 23-1001, as may be amended from time to time.

BAR PATIO:  An outdoor area subordinate, accessory, and adjacent to a bar where, in addition to being served within the bar, beer, wine, and/or liquor by the drink may be consumed. A bar patio is distinct from a restaurant patio, as defined within this chapter.

BUILDING OFFICIAL:  Minidoka County Building Official or designee.

BUILDING LICENSING COORDINATOR:  Minidoka County Building Official or designee.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR:  The Mayor of the City of Minidoka or designee.

CONVENTION:  The same as defined in Idaho Code 23-902, as may be amended from time to time.

FESTIVAL:  The same as defined in Idaho Code 23-902, as may be amended from time to time.

FIRE CHIEF:  Minidoka County Fire Protection District Chief or designee.

LICENSEE:  Any person, corporation, partnership, organization, or other entity to which a license has been issued by the City pursuant to this chapter.

LIQUOR:  The same as defined in Idaho Code 23-902, as may be amended from time to time.

LIQUOR-BY-THE-DRINK LICENSE:  A license issued by the City to sell and serve liquor by the individual drink for consumption on the premises.

PARTY:  The same as defined in Idaho Code 23-902, as may be amended from time to time.

PREMISES:  All lands, structures, places, equipment, and appurtenances connected or used therewith, whether privately or publicly owned, and including any personal property or vehicle on said premises.

RESTAURANT:  An establishment where food and drink are prepared, served, and consumed primarily within the principal building where there may or may not exist alcohol licensed service, and where food and non-alcoholic beverages account for at least sixty percent (60%) of the gross retail sales.

RESTAURANT PATIO:  An area subordinate, accessory, and adjacent to a restaurant where food and drink are served. A restaurant patio is distinct from a bar patio, as defined within this chapter.

RETAIL WINE LICENSE:  A license issued by the City to sell wine in its original, unopened container at retail for consumption off the premises.

RETAIL BEER OFF-PREMISES LICENSE:  A license issued by the City to sell beer in its original, unopened container at retail for consumption off the premises.

RETAIL BEER ON-PREMISES LICENSE:  A license issued by the City to sell and serve beer by the individual glass, can, or bottle for consumption on the premises.

SHERIFF:  The Minidoka County Sheriff or designee.

WINE:  The same as defined in Idaho Code 23-1303, as may be amended from time to time.

WINE-BY-THE-DRINK LICENSE:  A license issued by the City to sell and serve wine by the individual glass or by the bottle for consumption on the premises. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-3: LICENSE OR PERMIT REQUIRED; LICENSED PREMISES; DISPLAY MANDATORY:

A.  It shall be unlawful to sell: a) beer within the City without a retail beer off-premises license or retail beer on-premises license; b) wine within the City without a retail wine license or wine-by-the-drink license, unless pursuant to a wine sponsored event as set forth in Idaho Code 23-1338, as may be amended from time to time; and c) liquor by the drink within the City without a liquor-by-the-drink license. A business license issued by the City pursuant to City code shall not be required if wine is sold within the City pursuant to a wine sponsored event permit as set forth in Idaho Code 23-1338, as may be amended from time to time.

B.  It shall be unlawful to serve and/or sell liquor by the drink, beer, and wine, or beer, or wine, at a party, festival, or convention that is open to the public within the City without an alcohol beverage catering permit issued by the City, unless pursuant to a wine sponsored event permit as set forth in Idaho Code 23-1338, as may be amended from time to time. It shall also be unlawful to sell liquor by the drink, beer, and wine, or beer, or wine, at a party, festival, or convention that is not open to the public within the City without an alcohol beverage catering permit issued by the City, unless pursuant to a wine sponsored event permit as set forth in Idaho Code 23-1338, as may be amended from time to time.

C.  A license or permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall a) only be valid for the premises covered by such license or permit, and b) be posted and displayed in a conspicuous place within the premises covered by such license or permit. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-4: AGE OF APPLICANTS:

Unless otherwise provided by law, applicants for a retail beer off-premises license, retail beer on-premises license, retail wine license, wine-by-the-drink license, liquor-by-the-drink license, or alcohol beverage catering permit shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-5: TRANSFERS:

A retail beer off-premises license, retail beer on-premises license, retail wine license, or wine-by-the-drink license may be transferred from one licensee to another, subject to the same requirements set forth in this chapter for the original license and subject to a fee, as set by resolution of the City Council. A bar patio or restaurant patio approval may be transferred from one licensee to another, subject to the same requirements set forth in this chapter for the original approval. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-6: CONSUMPTION AND OPEN CONTAINER IN PUBLIC PLACES:

No person shall consume any beer, wine, liquor, or any other alcoholic beverage or have in his or her possession any open containers or receptacles containing any beer, wine, liquor, or any other alcoholic beverage on any public parks, grounds, streets, alleys, sidewalks, or rights-of-way, or on privately owned parking lots open to the public within the City, or at any other place therein, unless pursuant to a valid license or permit issued pursuant to City Code. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-7: APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR SERVING AND/OR SELLING OUTSIDE PREMISES:

It shall be unlawful for a person or business to serve and/or sell beer, wine, or liquor by the drink at any place outside of premises with a retail beer on-premises license, wine-by-the-drink license, and/or liquor-by-the-drink license, unless:

A.  With approval from the City for a restaurant patio;

B.  With approval from the City for a bar patio; or

C.  Pursuant to an alcohol beverage catering permit issued by the City. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-8: OUTDOOR CONSUMPTION OF BEER, WINE, OR LIQUOR AT A LICENSED RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT PROHIBITED:

The outdoor consumption of beer, wine, or liquor purchased at an establishment with a retail beer on-premises license, wine-by-the-drink license and/or liquor-by-the-drink license shall be prohibited; provided, however, that an on-site, outdoor consumption of beer, wine, or liquor may be permitted within a restaurant patio or bar patio or pursuant to an alcohol beverage catering permit issued by the City, meeting the criteria and conditions as provided hereafter and upon receiving approval from the City. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-9: PENALTY:

Unless otherwise provided by law, a person or entity found to be in violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, subject to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or both.

4-1-10: SEVERABILITY:

If any provision of this chapter is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such finding shall not affect the validity of other provisions of this chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

ARTICLE II – BEER AND WINE

4-1-11: APPLICATION FOR LICENSE OR RENEWAL; FEE:

A.  An application for a retail beer off-premises license, retail beer on-premises license, retail wine license, wine-by-the-drink license, or renewal thereof shall be made, in writing, upon a form furnished by the City and shall be submitted to the City Clerk. Such application shall be accompanied by copies of the applicant’s required alcohol licenses from Minidoka County and the Idaho State Police.

B.  An application for a retail beer off-premises license, retail beer on-premises license, retail wine license, wine-by-the-drink license, or renewal thereof, shall be accompanied by a fee, as set by resolution of the City Council.

C.  Upon receipt by the City Clerk of a completed application and fee for a retail beer off-premises license, retail beer on-premises license, retail wine license, wine-by-the-drink license, or renewal thereof, the City Clerk shall create a file for the application.

D.  Recommendations on an application for a retail beer off-premises license, retail beer on-premises license, retail wine license, wine-by-the-drink license, or renewal thereof shall be solicited from the Sheriff and Fire Chief, which recommendations may include conditions to ensure public safety. The City Clerk shall approve or deny an application for a retail beer off-premises license, retail beer on-premises license, retail wine license, wine-by-the-drink license, or renewal thereof within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the City Clerk receipt of a completed application and fee, in accordance with Idaho Code 23-1016 and 23-1318, as applicable and as amended from time to time.

E.  If the City Clerk denies an application for a retail beer off-premises license, retail beer on-premises license, retail wine license, wine-by-the-drink license, or renewal thereof, the City Clerk shall explain the following in writing:

1.  Statutes, ordinances, and standards used in evaluating the application,

2.  Reasons for denial, and

3.  The actions, if any, that the applicant could take to obtain the retail beer off-premises license, retail beer on-premises license, retail wine license, wine-by-the-drink license, or renewal thereof.

Service of the City Clerk’s written denial may be accomplished by hand-delivery or mail. If such a denial is hand-delivered, it shall be deemed received immediately. If such written denial is mailed, it shall be deemed received seventy-two (72) hours after depositing the same in the US mail, first class, certified, or registered and addressed to the applicant’s last known address. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-12: APPEALS:

A.  An applicant aggrieved by a written denial of the City Clerk may appeal such written denial to the City Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of such written denial, in accordance with Idaho Code 23-1016, as applicable and as amended from time to time. The notice of appeal shall specify the grounds for appeal.

B.  If an appeal is not filed within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of the City Clerk’s written denial, then the City Clerk’s written denial shall be final.

C.  The City Council shall hold a hearing on the appeal within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the notice of appeal. The appellant shall have the right to be represented by legal counsel at the hearing and rebut any evidence that is submitted. The formal rules of evidence shall not apply.

D.  The City Council shall issue a written decision within twenty (20) calendar days after the hearing. The City Council may affirm, reverse, or modify the City Clerk’s denial. The City Council’s decision shall be final.

E.  An applicant aggrieved by a final decision of the City Council is entitled to judicial review only as provided by law. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-13: LICENSE REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, OR DENIAL OF RENEWAL:

A.  In accordance with Idaho Code 23-1042, as may be amended from time to time:

1.  The City Clerk shall have the same powers to revoke, suspend, or deny renewal of a retail beer off-premises license or retail beer on-premises license as are granted to the director of the Idaho State Police; and

2.  The City Clerk’s determination to revoke, suspend, or deny renewal of a retail beer off-premises license or retail beer on-premises license shall be upon the same grounds set forth in Idaho Code 23-1037, as may be amended from time-to-time, and/or that the licensee violated this chapter.

B.  The procedure to revoke, suspend, or deny renewal of a retail beer off-premises license or retail beer on-premises license shall be governed by Idaho Code 23-1042 and other applicable provisions set forth in Idaho Code Title 23, Chapter 10, as may be amended from time to time.

C.  A person or entity whose retail beer off-premises license, retail beer on-premises license, retail wine license, and/or wine-by-the-drink license was revoked or suspended shall immediately surrender such license(s) to the City Clerk. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-14: HOURS OF SALE:

Beer and wine may be sold pursuant to a retail beer off-premises license, retail beer on-premises license, retail wine license, or wine-by-the-drink license, as applicable, until one o’clock (1:00) a.m. within the City, in accordance with Idaho Code 23-1012 and 23-1318, as applicable and as amended from time to time. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-15: CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS:

A retail beer on-premises license or wine-by-the-drink license shall not be issued for any place where beer or wine is sold or dispensed to be consumed on the premises, whether conducted for pleasure or profit, that is within three hundred (300) feet of any public school, church, or any other place of worship measured in a straight line to the nearest entrance to the licensed premises without the approval of the City Council. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

ARTICLE III – LIQUOR-BY-THE-DRINK

4-1-16: APPLICATION FOR LICENSE OR RENEWAL; FEE:

A.  An application for a liquor-by-the-drink license or renewal thereof shall be made, in writing, upon a form furnished by the City and shall be submitted to the City Clerk. Such application shall be accompanied by copies of the applicant’s required alcohol licenses from Minidoka County and the Idaho State Police.

B.  An application for a liquor-by-the-drink license or renewal thereof shall be accompanied by a fee, as set by resolution of the City Council.

C.  Upon receipt by the City Clerk of a completed application and fee for a liquor-by-the-drink license or renewal thereof, the City Clerk shall create a file for the application.

D.  The City Clerk shall:

1.  Solicit recommendations on an application for a liquor-by-the-drink license or renewal thereof from the Sheriff and Fire Chief, which recommendations may include conditions to ensure public safety; and

2.  Schedule the application for consideration by the City Council.

E.  The City Council shall approve or deny an application for a liquor-by-the-drink license or renewal thereof within forty-five (45) calendar days of the City Clerk’s receipt of a completed application and fee.

F.  If the City Council denies an application for a liquor-by-the-drink license the City Council shall explain the following in writing:

1.  Statutes, ordinances, and standards used in evaluating the application,

2.  Reasons for denial, and

3.  The actions, if any, that the applicant could take to obtain the liquor-by-the-drink license, or renewal thereof.

G.  The City Council’s decision on an application for a liquor-by-the-drink license or renewal thereof shall be final. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-17: LICENSE REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, OR DENIAL OF RENEWAL:

A.  In accordance with Idaho Code 23-933B, as may be amended from time-to-time:

1.  The City Council shall have the same powers to revoke, suspend, or deny renewal of a liquor-by-the-drink license as are granted to the director of the Idaho State Police; and

2.  The City Council’s determination to revoke, suspend, or deny renewal of a liquor-by-the-drink license shall be upon the same grounds set forth in Idaho Code 23-933, as may be amended from time-to-time, and/or that the licensee violated this chapter.

B.  The procedure to revoke, suspend, or deny renewal of a liquor-by-the-drink license shall be governed by Idaho Code 23-933B and other applicable provisions set forth in Idaho Code Title 23, Chapter 10, as may be amended from time to time.

C.  A person or entity whose liquor-by-the-drink license was revoked or suspended shall immediately surrender such license to the City Clerk. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-18: HOURS AND DAYS OF SALE:

A.  Liquor by the drink may be sold pursuant to a liquor-by-the-drink license until one o’clock (1:00) a.m. within the City, in accordance with Idaho Code 23-927, as applicable and as amended from time to time.

B.  Liquor by the drink may be sold pursuant to a liquor-by-the-drink license on Sundays, Memorial Day, and Thanksgiving within the City, in accordance with Idaho Code 23-927, as may be amended from time to time. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-19: CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS:

A liquor-by-the-drink license shall not be issued for any premises in any neighborhood that is predominantly residential or within three hundred (300) feet of any public school, church, or any other place of worship measured in a straight line to the nearest entrance to the licensed premises without the approval of the City Council. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

ARTICLE IV – ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CATERING PERMIT

4-1-20: APPLICATION FOR PERMIT; FEE:

A.  Idaho Code 23-934A and 23-934B, as may be amended from time-to-time, shall govern the application, processing, and approval requirements for alcohol beverage catering permits issued by the City.

B.  An application for an alcohol beverage catering permit shall be made, in writing, upon a form furnished by the City and shall be submitted to the City Clerk at least fourteen (14) calendar days before the applicable party or at least twenty-one (21) calendar days before the applicable festival or convention. An application for an alcohol beverage catering permit shall be accompanied by a:

1.  Detailed site plan and/or floor plan showing the area where liquor by the drink, beer, and/or wine will be served and locations of exits; and

2.  Filing fee in the amount required by Idaho Code 23-934A, as may be amended from time-to-time.

C.  Upon receipt by the City Clerk of a completed application for an alcohol beverage catering permit, the City Clerk shall forward the application to the Sheriff and Fire Chief. If the party, festival, or convention will occur at a City park, then the City Clerk shall also forward the application to the Mayor. The Sheriff, Fire Chief, and Mayor, as applicable, shall make recommendations on an application for an alcohol beverage catering permit, which recommendations may include conditions to ensure public safety.

D.  The City Clerk shall approve or deny applications for alcohol beverage catering permits, in accordance with Idaho Code 23-934B, as may be amended from time to time.

E.  If the City Clerk denies an application for an alcohol beverage catering permit, the City Clerk shall explain the following in writing:

1.  Statutes, ordinances, and standards used in evaluating the application,

2.  Reasons for denial, and

3.  The actions, if any, that the applicant could take to obtain the alcohol beverage catering permit. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-21: PERMIT REVOCATION:

The City Clerk may revoke an alcohol beverage catering permit if:

A.  A term or condition of the alcohol beverage catering permit is violated by the holder of the alcohol beverage catering permit; and/or

B.  The holder of the alcohol beverage catering permit violates this chapter or applicable state or federal law in the course of serving alcohol under the alcohol beverage catering permit; and/or

C.  It is found, after issuance, that alcohol cannot be safely served under the alcohol beverage catering permit; and/or

D.  It is found, after issuance, that the alcohol beverage catering permit was issued pursuant to false, inaccurate, or incomplete information on the application. Written notice of such revocation shall be delivered to the holder of the alcohol beverage catering permit by personal service or certified mail. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

ARTICLE V – BAR PATIO

4-1-22: BAR PATIO APPROVAL OR DENIAL PROCESS:

A.  A request for a bar patio shall be made, in writing, as part of a new business license application or as an amendment or addition to an existing business license, and shall be submitted to the City Clerk along with:

1.  A detailed site plan showing the area where beer, wine, or liquor will be served and locations of exits in the bar patio, and

2.  A seating plan for the bar patio, and

3.  A letter approving the site from the Idaho State Police, and

4.  A certificate of occupancy issued by the Minidoka County Building Official.

B.  Upon receipt of a request for a bar patio, the City Clerk shall solicit recommendations from the Sheriff; Fire Chief; and Mayor. Such recommendations may include conditions to ensure public safety. The City Clerk shall approve or deny a request for a bar patio, with or without conditions, within twenty (20) business days of receipt of a completed request.

C.  If the City Clerk denies a request for the bar patio, then the City Clerk shall explain the following in writing:

1.  Statutes, ordinances, and standards used in evaluating the application,

2.  Reasons for denial, and

3.  The actions, if any, that the applicant could take to obtain approval for a bar patio.

Service of the City Clerk’s written denial may be accomplished by hand-delivery or mail. If such written denial is hand-delivered, it shall be deemed received immediately. If such written denial is mailed, it shall be deemed received seventy-two (72) hours after depositing the same in the U.S. mail, first class, certified, or registered and addressed to the applicant’s last known address. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-23: APPEALS:

An applicant aggrieved by a written denial of the City Clerk may appeal such written denial in accordance with this code regarding business licenses. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-24: BAR PATIO REQUIREMENTS:

A.  A bar patio may be located on the same premises as a bar.

B.  A bar patio shall have direct access into and from the associated bar and shall have no other entrance or exit, unless required and authorized by the Fire Chief and Sheriff.

C.  A bar patio shall be monitored to ensure compliance with alcohol service and consumption laws.

D.  Ingress and egress for a bar patio shall be subject to the requirements of the International Building Code and International Fire Code, as adopted by the City, and shall be approved by the Building Official and Fire Chief.

E.  Materials, design, and arrangement of seating and enclosures for a bar patio shall be subject to the requirements of the International Building Code and International Fire Code, as adopted by the City, as determined by the Building Official and Fire Chief.

F.  If beer or wine, but not liquor by the drink, will be served within a bar patio, then such bar patio shall be enclosed on all sides by a fence, wall, or temporary partition that is at least thirty-six inches (36″) in height, which clearly designates the area in which beer or wine may be consumed. If said fence, wall, or temporary partition contains a gate, then said gate shall also be at least thirty-six inches (36″) in height and shall be kept closed and locked, unless:

1.  Used for loading or unloading purposes, or

2.  As otherwise required by the fire marshal. Said gate shall have a sign stating that no alcohol is allowed beyond the gate.

If liquor by the drink will be served within a bar patio, then such bar patio shall be enclosed on all sides by a sight-obscuring fence or wall that is at least seventy-two inches (72″) in height, which fence or wall shall be anchored into the ground or otherwise securely affixed so it is not readily movable. If said fence or wall contains a gate, then said gate shall also be sight-obscuring and shall be at least seventy-two inches (72″) in height. Said gate shall be kept closed and locked, unless:

1.  Used for loading or unloading purposes, or

2.  As otherwise required by the Fire Chief. Said gate shall have a sign stating that no alcohol is allowed beyond the gate. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

ARTICLE VI – RESTAURANT PATIO

4-1-25: CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF A RESTAURANT PATIO:

Upon proper application, approval for a restaurant patio may be granted as an addition to an existing business license or as part of a new business license, upon meeting the following criteria and conditions:

A.  A restaurant patio shall be operated by an adjacent restaurant maintaining a current City business license.

B.  A restaurant patio shall not extend more than a combined total of twenty-five (25) feet parallel to the street beyond the sidewalls of the adjacent restaurant of which the restaurant patio is a part.

C.  The property owner shall maintain all areas adjacent to and including areas where tables and chairs are located in a clean and sanitary manner, including the provision of appropriate trash receptacles. Maintenance shall include sweeping on a daily basis any adjacent right-of-way where the restaurant patio is located and the immediate clearing of any food debris, broken glass, and other trash. Materials associated with the restaurant shall be removed from the right-of-way by sweeping and picking up or vacuuming. Debris shall not be swept, washed, hosed, or blown into the adjacent streets and/or parking areas.

D.  The City reserves the right to preclude the placement or use of outdoor tables or other street furniture on city property during special public events or parades where due to overcrowding, congestion, or other public safety concerns, the use or placement may create a hazard and/or interfere with the general health and safety of the public. The Sheriff or designee is authorized to place further restrictions on consumption of beer, wine, and liquor during special events or parades as deemed necessary.

E.  The ratio of outdoor seats to indoor seats shall not exceed one (1) outdoor seat for each three (3) seats inside the restaurant.

In addition to subsections (A) through (E) of this section, a restaurant patio serving beer, wine, and/or liquor must meet subsections (F) through (K) of this section.

F.  A necessary and valid liquor-by-the-drink license, retail beer on-premises license, and/or wine-by-the-drink license shall have already been issued or be issuable to the restaurant for consumption within the restaurant and in the outside areas as defined in the approved site plan drawing.

G.  The restaurant patio shall be a bona fide restaurant and may be required to demonstrate or report to the satisfaction of the city or its designee that it has maintained at least sixty percent (60%) of gross retail sales from the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages through reports submitted with the application for a restaurant patio on public sidewalks. Such demonstration or report shall contain copies of sales tax receipts and other documents including those prepared for the Idaho Tax Commission if required by the City.

H.  Beer, wine, and/or liquor shall only be sold and consumed at a restaurant patio during the respective days and timeframes set forth in this chapter. No person other than the business owner or an employee of the business shall serve any beer, wine, or liquor consumed on-site at a restaurant patio, unless pursuant to an alcohol beverage catering permit issued by the City or a wine sponsored event permit as set forth in Idaho Code 23-1338, as may be amended from time to time.

I.  The business owner shall be responsible for making sure guests do not leave the restaurant patio area with beer, wine, or liquor. No beer, wine, or liquor shall be authorized beyond the area described by subsection (J) of this section.

J.  Temporary partitions thirty-six (36) inches in height shall be installed to clearly designate the area in which beer, wine, and liquor may be consumed. Beer, wine, and liquor shall not be consumed outside the area so designated. Temporary partitions shall receive prior approval from the City and shall be placed in such a manner as to not obstruct pedestrian traffic, damage the sidewalk, or constitute a safety hazard.

K.  A sign shall be placed at all exits of the restaurant patio. This sign shall be at least eight and one-half (8 1/2″) inches by eleven (11″) inches and displayed at a height of at least five (5′) feet. Said sign shall read, “It is unlawful on these premises to consume alcoholic beverages not purchased at [premises name] or to remove the same from the boundaries of this sidewalk café.” (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-26: ENCROACHMENT OF RESTAURANT PATIO ON CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY:

A restaurant patio may be licensed to encroach onto city right-of-way on the following conditions:

A.  All the conditions set forth in section 4-1-25 are satisfied.

B.  There shall be a continuous forty-two (42) inch wide unobstructed clear passage area for pedestrians and persons in wheelchairs between chairs, tables, umbrellas, partitions, and other obstructions to allow persons to pass the restaurant patio. For the purposes of this policy, other obstructions shall include, but not be limited to, light poles, sign poles, building fronts, trees, or other permanent street furniture and/or fixtures. The holder of the license with approval for a restaurant patio shall be responsible for preserving this forty-two (42) inch clear passage at all times.

C.  Table umbrellas shall be permitted under the following conditions:

1.  The minimum height of the umbrella canopy shall be seven (7) feet;

2.  No umbrella shall obstruct any street signs; c) No portion of an umbrella shall encroach on the forty-two (42) inch passage area.

D.  Furniture or partitions may only be installed within the right-of-way or to any object within the right-of-way with the permission of the Mayor or designee. Said permission may require the posting of a bond to cover the expenses of potential damage to the right-of-way or improvements contained therein. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-27: CONTENTS OF APPLICATION:

Prior to the approval for a restaurant patio associated with an adjacent restaurant and for a restaurant patio associated with an adjacent restaurant to encroach onto City right-of-way, an application for a restaurant patio shall be made, in writing, on a form furnished by the City, and shall be submitted to the City Clerk. Such application shall be accompanied by the following:

A.  A copy of any required encroachment permit;

B.  A detailed site plan showing the area where beer, wine, or liquor will be served, if applicable, and locations of exits in the restaurant patio;

C.  A scale drawing of proposed locations of tables, chairs, and partitions to designate the proposed restaurant patio area;

D.  A letter approving the site from the Idaho State Police if beer, wine, or liquor will be served in the restaurant patio;

E.  Any information requested by the City to ensure compliance with conditions and regulations of restaurant patios provided above;

F.  A fee, as set by resolution of the city council; and

G.  When beer, wine, or liquor is proposed to be served at the restaurant patio, proof of necessary State of Idaho, Minidoka County, and City alcohol licenses. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-28: APPLICATION APPROVAL OR DENIAL:

The City Clerk shall, after the review and recommendation by the Mayor, approve or deny an application for a restaurant patio within twenty (20) business days of the City Clerk’s receipt of a completed application. If the City Clerk denies an application for a restaurant patio, then the City Clerk shall explain the following in writing:

A.  Statutes, ordinances, and standards used in evaluating the application;

B.  Reasons for denial; and

C.  The actions, if any, that the applicant could take to obtain approval for a restaurant patio.

Service of the City Clerk’s written denial may be accomplished by hand-delivery or mail. If such written denial is hand-delivered, it shall be deemed received immediately. If such written denial is mailed, it shall be deemed received seventy-two (72) hours after depositing the same in the U.S. mail, first class, certified, or registered and addressed to the applicant’s last known address. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-1-29: APPEALS:

An applicant aggrieved by a written denial of the City Clerk may appeal such written denial in accordance with this code regarding business licenses. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-2: RESERVED:

4-3: RESERVED:

4-4: JUNKYARDS:

4-4-1: DEFINITIONS:

AUTOMOBILE GRAVEYARD:  Any establishment or place of business which is maintained, used or operated for storing, keeping, buying or selling wrecked, scrapped, ruined or dismantled motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts.

DUMP:  Any place or area where junk is deposited, stored or kept.

JUNK:  Old or scrap copper, brass, rope, rags, battery, plastic, paper, trash, rubber, debris, waste, or junk, dismantled or wrecked automobiles or parts thereof, iron, steel or other old or scrap ferrous or nonferrous material.

JUNKYARD:  An establishment or place of business which is maintained, operated or used for storing, keeping, buying or selling junk or for the maintenance or operating of an automobile graveyard or for the operation or maintenance of a business which is maintained, used or operated for storing, keeping, buying or selling wrecked or dismantled machinery, and shall also include dumps, whether exclusively or in conjunction with other business.

MACHINERY:  All articles of domestic farm or industrial machinery or equipment, any and all metal or wooden machinery motors, apparatus, tools or property.

MAINTAIN:  To allow to exist.

MOTOR VEHICLE:  Any vehicle power propelled or drawn by power other than muscular power designed to travel on the ground by wheels, treads, runners, or slides and to transport persons or property or pull machinery, including, but not limited to, automobiles, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, buggies or wagons.

PERSON:  Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or other business units or devices. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-4-2: LICENSE FEE:

No person shall operate, establish or maintain a junkyard in the city without obtaining a license from the city, issued by the city clerk after approval by the city council, and the license for such junkyard and each renewal thereof shall be issued on a calendar year basis and shall expire on December 31 following the date of issuance. The fee for such license shall be set from time to time by resolution of the city council and must be paid to the city clerk in advance of issuance of any license. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-4-3: REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSES:

A.  Application Information: A person applying for a junkyard license under this section shall prepare, sign and submit to the City Clerk an application which shall contain the following information:

1.  The name, residence, address and telephone number of the applicant. In the case of partnerships or joint ventures, it shall include the names, residences and telephone numbers of all general and/or limited partners or joint venturers; in the case of corporations, it shall include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all officers and directors of said corporation.

2.  The trade name or proposed trade name of the junkyard, its mailing address and street address (if different) and telephone number.

3.  The legal description of the real property on which the junkyard is to be located and a statement of the number of acres the junkyard will encompass within the mandatory fence.

4.  Attached to the application shall be a reasonably accurate sketch of the junkyard layout showing at least the fence perimeter, points of access to the junkyard, surrounding roads, any structures or buildings placed or to be placed on the property, and notations of easements of record.

5.  If different from any specification above, the name, address and telephone number of the owner or owners of the real property and the name, address and telephone number (if available) of any lien or easement holders of the land.

6.  The application must be signed by the applicant under oath. In the case of partnerships, all general partners must so sign and in the case of joint ventures, all joint venturers must so sign, and in the case of corporations, the authorized agent making application must sign under oath, and there must be an adequate indication on the application that such agent has been duly authorized, and that such application is properly attested to by the appropriate corporate officer.

7.  A statement that all other necessary waivers, licenses, and obligations lawfully imposed have been or will be met and obtained, and that all laws of the state of Idaho and all ordinances, rules, regulations and restrictions of any kind of the state of Idaho, or any of its subdivisions, or any federal agency have been or will be fully complied with, including, but not limited to: city and county zoning requirements, health requirements, sanitation requirements, safety requirements, environmental protection requirements and building codes.

B.  Requirements For Issuance: No license may be issued until and unless the following requirements have been fully met:

1.  That an application completed as above described has been placed on file with the City. In the case of persons having previously placed an application on file, it shall be sufficient to submit a statement under oath that the application is current in all respects and that the information contained therein is correct. If the information on file is not correct, or is in any manner incorrect, or has become obsolete, then a revised or supplementary application may be filed in lieu of a complete reapplication. Such a revised or supplementary application must be signed under oath as above provided.

2.  A fence at least eight feet (8′) in height must be constructed around the perimeter of the proposed junkyard out of some substantial material which prevents observation of any and all junk and other material or objects to be located and placed within the confines of said junkyard. Such fence will be of such substantial quality as to reasonably discourage unauthorized entrance, particularly by minor children. Also, to the extent possible, such fence shall be as reasonably aesthetic in appeal as possible. If a fence which otherwise complies with this subsection is constructed of wood but over time natural shrinkage allows some gaps to form so that some amount of observation through the fence of the material beyond the fence is permissible, such fence shall, nevertheless, be deemed to be in compliance with this subsection. Except for the foregoing shrinkage provision applying only to wooden fences, any fence constructed under this subsection must also be maintained so that it continues to meet the requirements of this subsection.

3.  The confines within the fenced junkyard area shall occupy a contiguous tract of land of not less than ten (10) acres.

4.  The frontage of a junkyard shall be a minimum of six hundred feet (600′) and a maximum of eight hundred feet (800′). The shape of the junkyard shall be reasonably square whenever possible.

5.  No portion of a new junkyard shall be within two (2) miles of an existing junkyard already licensed under the provisions herein.

6.  Respecting new junkyards, such junkyard site location can be disapproved if such location would, in the reasoned and considered opinion of the city council, frustrate economical, safe, orderly and well planned present or future development of the city, regardless of present city layout and/or city or county zoning requirements.

7.  In the case of new junkyards, the proposed site must be appropriately zoned prior to license issuance.

8.  The City Clerk must have previously received the license fee in full. This fee is nonrefundable.

C.  Renewals: Renewals of the license as herein described will be issued only upon full compliance with the above provisions except as hereinafter provided.

D.  Waiver Of Full Compliance:

1.  In the case of already operating and licensed junkyards which were operating as such and duly licensed and in otherwise full compliance with the previously enacted and partially herewith repealed junkyard ordinances, such junkyards are granted waiver of compliance as to the following requirements as herein provided:

a.  The minimum size of ten (10) acres;

b.  Minimum and maximum frontage of the junkyard;

c.  The requirement that the fence be a minimum of eight feet (8′) in height and be constructed of such material as to prevent observation from and outside of the junk or material stored on the inside; however, it shall remain a requirement of such junkyards operating as herein described, and eligible for the exception herein contained that such a junkyard maintain either a chain link or solid wood fence of at least eight feet (8′) in height around the entire perimeter of the junkyard. In no event, however, may a junkyard have any other fence surrounding its perimeter other than a solid fence which prevents observation of the junk beyond the fence after five (5) years of the enactment of this chapter.

E.  Exception To Above Waiver Of Compliance:

1.  The waivers to compliance to subsection D of this section applying to junkyards operating, licensed and in full compliance with the prior chapter applies only to junkyards which remain owned by the original prior owner as of the date of enforcement of this chapter. Further, any sale of the business, or any change in ownership of such junkyard revokes the above waiver and evokes the full requirements of compliance with all provisions of this chapter. Also, any renovation of the facilities of the junkyard as herein provided specifically including a change in the fence, either as to type of material or raising its height, revokes the waiver of using anything but a solid fence, which prevents observation of junk stored behind such fence.

2.  A “sale” is defined for purposes herein as any sale whatsoever, private or public, voluntary or judicial, or otherwise.

3.  A “change of ownership” is defined for purposes herein as any change of ownership, including, but not limited to, bankruptcy, judicial or other foreclosure, reorganization, including merger, sale of the junkyard on contract regardless of whether title passes at the date of contract or not, any acquisition of the junkyard by inheritance, testate or intestate, or otherwise.

4.  However, the following shall not be construed as a sale or a change of ownership: the mere change of name of a business with no other change; the giving of mortgages, security interests, or the like in the land or the property; the adding or deleting of partners, if the junkyard is owned by a partnership, so long as at least one of the original general partners remains a general partner, and such general partner remains at all times a managing general partner conducting daily business of the junkyard, or, in the case of a corporation, the sale of stock or the creation of a new class of stock and sale of same. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-4-4: GENERAL OPERATING REQUIREMENTS:

The following general operating requirements shall apply to all junkyards licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter:

A.  The license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be plainly displayed on the business premises;

B.  The junkyard, together with things kept therein, shall at all times be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition;

C.  No space not covered by the license shall be used in the licensed business;

D.  No water shall be allowed to stand in any place on the premises in such a manner as to afford a breeding place for mosquitoes;

E.  Weeds and vegetation on the premises, other than trees, shall be kept at a height of not more than four inches (4″);

F.  No garbage or other waste liable to give off a foul odor or attract vermin shall be kept on the premises; nor shall any refuse as “junk” as defined herein and is in use in the licensed business;

G.  No junk shall be allowed to rest upon or protrude over any public street, walkway, or curb, or become scattered or blown off the business premises;

H.  Junk shall be stored in piles not exceeding ten feet (10′) in height and shall be arranged so as to permit easy access to all such junk for firefighting purposes;

I.  No combustible material of any kind not necessary or beneficial to the licensed business shall be kept on the premises; nor shall the premises be allowed to become a fire hazard;

J.  Gasoline and oil shall be removed from any scrapped engines or vehicles on the premises;

K.  No junk or other material shall be burned on the premises in any incinerator not meeting the requirements of any applicable state law or building code nor shall junk or other material be burned on the premises in the open except as provided by Idaho law;

L.  The junkyard operation shall comply in all respects with any noise requirements presently or hereinafter ordained by the city;

M.  The area on the premises where junk is kept (other than indoors) shall be enclosed, except for entrances and exits, with a solid, vertical wall or fence of a minimum height of eight feet (8′) measured from ground level. Said fence shall be high enough at all times to obscure view of any junk kept behind it. If junk piled behind the fence is higher than the fence, the person owning the junkyard shall immediately raise the fence to a sufficient height (but in no event higher than 10 feet) and/or reduce the size of the junk pile behind such fence to a size equal to that of the fence, all in accordance with and not inconsistent with any provisions herein contained;

N.  The owner or owners of junkyards shall permit inspection of the business premises by any member or representative of the city council at any reasonable time;

O.  Persons operating junkyards and their agents shall reasonably insure and protect and give adequate and due consideration to obtained proof of ownership of any materials or junk that said junkyard accepts either by gift, purchase or otherwise;

P.  No junkyard shall be allowed to become a nuisance nor shall any junkyard be operated in such a manner as to become injurious to health, safety or welfare of the community or any residents close by.

4-4-5: LICENSE NONTRANSFERABLE:

No license issued under this chapter shall be transferable or assigned or used by any person other than the one to whom it was issued, and no license shall be used at any location other than the one described in the application upon which it was issued. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-4-6: REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION:

When the city council determines that the public interest so requires, it shall revoke or suspend the license of any junkyard when it finds, after due investigation that:

A.  The person owning or operating the junkyard or any agent or officer of such owner or operator who takes part in the operation of the licensed business is not of good character or reputation or is not capable of operating the licensed business or carrying on the licensed activity in a manner consistent with the public health, safety, and good morals; or

B.  The owner or operator of the junkyard has failed to comply with the provisions of this chapter or any provision of the law applicable to the premises, equipment or operation of the licensed business; or

C.  The licensee has obtained his license through any fraud or misstatement; or

D.  The licensed business or activity is being conducted in a manner detrimental to health, safety or general welfare of the public, or is a nuisance, or is being operated or carried on in an unlawful manner; or

E.  The licensed business or activity is no longer being operated or carried on. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-4-7: PENALTY FOR VIOLATION:

A.  All violations of this chapter are hereby declared to be public nuisances. The city may apply to the district court of the county in which said unlawful junkyard or dump is located for injunction prohibiting further operation of any junkyard or dump in violation of this chapter.

B.  Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

C.  The penalties provided in this chapter for the violation of the same are cumulative and not exclusive. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-5: AUCTIONS AND AUCTIONEERS:

4-5-1: AUCTIONS PERMITTED:

Auction sales may be conducted only by auctioneers holding a valid license from the state of Idaho. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-5-2: AUCTIONS NOT TO CONFLICT WITH ZONING:

Auctioneers, licensed by the state of Idaho, may conduct auction sales in the city, but only in such zones of the city where the sale of the items, things, animals or material sold could be sold under the zoning laws or restrictions of that zone as a retail business, all as defined and set forth in title 8 of this code. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-5-3: CHARITABLE OR ONE TIME AUCTIONS:

Auctions for solely charitable purpose not more often than once a year or one time only sales of the contents of a residence occasioned by the death or move of the owner of the property to be sold, may be permitted without complying with such zoning law or section 4-5-1 of this chapter upon application to the city clerk in advance. The application shall state the name, address, telephone number of the applicant and of any persons or entities owning things or materials to be sold at the proposed auction or persons who will receive the proceeds of such auction; date of the auction, hours of the auction, name, address and telephone number of the auctioneer(s) and the purpose of the auction. However, under no circumstances may agricultural products, produce or animals of any kind be auctioned except in such areas of the city duly zoned therefor. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-5-4: RESTRICTIONS:

The auctioneer and the owner of the land where the auction is conducted are jointly responsible for traffic control, crowd control and litter cleanup resulting from the auction or persons attending the auction. In the event an animal auction is conducted, the auctioneer and landowner shall, within twenty four (24) hours of the end of the auction, clean up all animal waste and remove all animals, unless there is a lawfully zoned existing structure for the containment of the animals. The auctioneer and landowner shall comply with any direction or order of any law enforcement officer regarding the manner and method of conducting the sale and shall immediately terminate the sale if requested by any law enforcement officer. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-5-5: PENALTY:

Violation of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor. Further, the prosecution of a misdemeanor by the city is in addition to and not to the exclusion of any civil remedy the city may have for such violation. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-6: ANIMAL AUCTION OR SALE YARDS:

4-6-1: LICENSE REQUIRED:

Every person who shall sell or offer to sell livestock or poultry within the city by auction sale shall, in addition to complying with the provisions of this chapter, also obtain an auction license as set forth in chapter 5 of this title and comply with all therein stated requirements. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-6-2: YARDS:

All public auction or public sale grounds shall comply with the fire regulations of the city, which have been or may hereafter be enacted with such rules and regulations concerning sanitation as may be prescribed by this code, and the department of public health of the state. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-6-3: PENS:

All pens in which livestock or poultry is kept shall be thoroughly cleaned immediately after and on the day of each sale. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-6-4: REFUSE:

All manure and refuse shall be hauled away within twenty four (24) hours after each sale. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-6-5: FIRE HAZARDS PROHIBITED:

All buildings, fences, pens and structures of all kinds shall be so constructed and maintained as to not become a fire hazard to surrounding property to jeopardize the lives of the public. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-7: PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS:

4-7-1: LICENSE REQUIRED:

Every person other than auctioneers and junkyard dealers engaging in the sale of secondhand merchandise of whatsoever nature, whether so dealing exclusively or in connection with other business; or, acting as a pawnbroker or operating a place of business where such person holds himself out as a pawnbroker, all within the city of Minidoka, prior to commencing business as a pawnbroker shall obtain and maintain a license therefor issued by the city clerk. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-7-2: APPLICATION:

Application for a license constitutes payment in advance by the applicant of the license fee in the amount as set by resolution of the city council, and the submitting of an application prepared in advance by the city clerk. The application shall require the following information of the applicant:

A.  The name and place of residence of the applicant and length of his residence within the state of Idaho, and if the applicant is a partnership, the names, places of residence and lengths of residence within the state of Idaho of each partner, and, if the applicant is a corporation or association, the date and place of incorporation or organization, the location of its principal place of business in Idaho and the names and places of residence of its officers, directors or members of its governing board, and of the person who manages or will manage the business;

B.  The particular place for which the license is desired, designating the same by a street and number, if practicable, or by such other apt description as definitely locates such place, and the name of the owner of the premises for which license is sought;

C.  If the applicant is an individual, that he is a citizen of the United States and has resided within the state of Idaho at least thirty (30) days immediately prior to making the application;

D.  If the applicant is a partnership, that at least one member thereof is a citizen of the United States and has resided within the state of Idaho for a period of at least thirty (30) days;

E.  If the applicant is a corporation that it has qualified as required by the laws of the state of Idaho to do business within the state of Idaho;

F.  The applicant or any principal thereof has not been convicted of a felony or been granted a withheld judgment following an adjudication of guilt of a felony or pleaded guilty to any felony charge within five (5) years from the date of application;

G.  The application must be subscribed and sworn to by the individual applicant or by a partner of a partnership applicant, or by an officer of a corporation applicant before a notary public or other person authorized by law to administer oaths.

H.  If an applicant shall be unable to make any affirmative showing required in this section or if an application shall contain a false material statement, knowingly made, the same shall constitute a disqualification for license and license shall be refused. If a license is received on any application containing a false material statement, knowingly made, such license shall be revoked. If at any time during the period for which license is issued a licensee becomes unable to make the affirmative showings required by this section, the license shall be revoked, or, if disqualification can be removed, the license shall be suspended until the same shall be removed. The procedure to be followed upon refusal, revocation or suspension of license as herein provided for shall be in accordance with the procedure set forth in this act. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-7-3: FEES, EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL:

The annual fee or fee for any portion of a year shall be as set forth in section 4-7-2 of this chapter for the license of a pawnbroker or secondhand dealer or person engaged in both businesses. All licenses expire at twelve o’clock (12:00) midnight December 31 of the year issued. All licenses must be renewed by payment of the annual fee and must be accompanied by either a new application or a statement under oath by the applicant that the original application is still accurate. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-7-4: RECORD OF TRANSACTIONS:

Every dealer in secondhand merchandise, and every pawnbroker so operating or doing business in the city shall keep a detailed daily record of their transactions, with a notation of the estimated value of the property acquired, either by purchase, trade or pledge, and a complete description of the property, together with the name and address of the trader, seller or pledger, which said daily record shall be made readily available to law enforcement upon request and upon reasonable notice. Further, every dealer in secondhand merchandise and every pawnbroker so operating or doing business in the city, as above mentioned, shall, at the time of the acquisition of the property by them, as aforementioned, require that the trader, seller or pledger of such property exhibit to them reasonable proof of the identification of said trader, seller or pledger of said property, which said proof of identification shall be noted on the daily record hereinbefore specified. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-7-5: REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE:

In the event that a licensee under this chapter is convicted of a violation of this chapter or of any law of the state of Idaho or makes a false statement in the application, or in the event the city council shall determine that such licensee has violated any of the provisions of this chapter, the council may, in its discretion and in addition to any judgment of the court, revoke any such license or suspend the same for a period not in excess of six (6) months, or refuse to grant a renewal of such license after the date of its expiration. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-7-6: VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES:

Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-7-7: LICENSE NONTRANSFERABLE:

No license issued under this chapter shall be transferable or assigned or used by any person other than the one to whom it was issued, and no license shall be used at any location other than the one described in the application upon which it was issued. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-7-8: REPORTS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT:

Every pawnbroker shall, in addition to maintaining the record referred to in section 4-7-4 of this chapter, keep a ticket or card system in which shall be recorded all loan or pledge transactions numerically in the order in which such transactions occur. All cards or tickets shall show the name and address of the pawnbroker and shall contain in the proper space provided therefor, the date of the transaction, the amount and terms of the loan, and the article pledged or purchased by the pawnbroker, the age, sex, color or race, height, weight of the pledger or seller. All reports are to be in the English language.

The ticket or card hereby required shall be of such size and description as may be required by the Minidoka County Sheriff. All such tickets or cards shall be made in triplicate, one copy to be retained by the pawnbroker and two (2) copies to be transmitted to the Minidoka County Sheriff’s Office. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-7-9: MINORS AND INTOXICATED PERSONS:

No person licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall receive, or in any manner take goods, articles, or things from any person who shall appear to be or who shall be known to the pawnbroker to be under the age of eighteen (18) years or intoxicated or under the influence of any controlled substance. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

4-7-10: NOTICE FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT:

Whenever the Minidoka County Sheriff, or designee, shall notify the pawnbroker or secondhand dealer in writing that an item in his possession has been reported stolen, he shall not sell or permit this item to be redeemed for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of such notice. A copy of such notice shall be left with the pawnbroker or secondhand dealer. (Ord. 2026-6, 5 May 2026)

3-1: WATER SERVICE:

3-1-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Chapter is to:

A. Establish reasonable rules and regulations for the operation of the City.

B.  Establish reasonable fees to be charged to customers receiving water service and provide fair, orderly, and efficient procedures for collection and termination of delinquent accounts.

C.  Establish a fair and equitable means of having all persons who hook into or receive direct and immediate benefit from water mains throughout the city by requiring owners to participate in the capital cost and maintenance of water mains fronting and providing benefits to properties and the general operation of the water system, including fire protection and other health and safety benefits.

D.  Establish fair and equitable charge for the actual cost of material and labor expended by the City whenever City crews install water service or do maintenance for a customer.

E.  Protect public health and welfare by maintaining quality water to the City and controlling cross-connections or other sources or potential sources of contamination to the water supply.

F.  Provide clean, efficient, and adequate water system for residents of the City. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-2: DEFINITIONS:

Certain terms used in this Chapter shall have the meanings ascribed below:

APARTMENT: Any building or portion thereof which is designed, built, rented or leased, let, or hired out to be occupied or which is occupied as the home or residence of two (2) or more families living independently of each other and doing their own cooking within the premises.

BACKFLOW: The flow other than in the intended direction of flow, of any non-potable waters, foreign liquids, gases, or any other harmful or offensive substances into the City water supply as a result of reduced or reversed pressure.

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE: A device which, when properly installed between the City water supply system and the terminus of the customer’s water line or point of ultimate use, will prevent backflow.

CITY: The City of Minidoka, Idaho.

CROSS-CONNECTION: Any physical arrangement whereby the City water system is connected with any other water supply system, sewer, drain, conduit, pool, storage reservoir, or any other source of water supply which contains or may contain contaminated water, sewage, or other waste or liquids which may be harmful to human health or which may deleteriously affect the City water supply.

CUSTOMER LINE: The pipe, valves, and fittings leading from the meter into the premises served, including the water meter attached thereto.

DIRECTOR: The City, or a duly authorized deputy, agent, employee, or representative acting under delegated authority pursuant to 3-1-6.

METER: A water meter and its enclosure, valve, and related appurtenances which measures the volume of water used by a customer of City water service. Meter includes the meter setter which allows of meter installation and replacement without disturbing the pipes.

OPEN HOSE: The use of water through a hose without a nozzle or other pressure limiting device.

SERVICE LINE: The water pipe, valves, and fittings laid from the main to the meter.

SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING: All structures, except hotels, motels, rooming houses and apartments, which contain sleeping, restroom, cooking and dining facilities.

WATER MAIN: The publicly-owned water pipe laid in a street, road, alley, or easement conveying water for City water service. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-1-3: EXCLUSIVE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL:

A.  The City shall have exclusive ownership, management, and control of the City water system and shall have exclusive ownership, management, and control of the supply and distribution of water to the inhabitants of the City. The City may make such rules and regulations as are necessary for the complete management, control, distribution, and supply of water within and without the City. Water shall not be resold or distributed outside the City without express permission of the City.

B.  All houses, buildings, or properties within City limits used for residential, commercial, industrial, governmental, recreational, or any other purpose shall connect such facilities to a public or private water source.

C.  New houses, buildings, or properties within three hundred feet (300′) shall connect to and use water from public system. No building permit shall be issued until evidence is submitted that the owner has obtained a permit to construct a private water supply or connect to a public water system. New subdivisions shall connect to public water system for each lot of a subdivision within one-half (1/2) mile of a public water line.

D.  All existing houses, buildings, or properties served by a private water supply shall abandon the private water supply and connect to the public water system when:

1. public water is available within three hundred feet (300′) of the property and

2. any of the following conditions occur:

a. the private supply becomes polluted or contaminated;

b. the private supply requires a permit for any repair, upgrade, or modification; or

c. the State of Idaho, or any other agency of competent jurisdiction orders connection to a public water system.

Disconnection of a private supply shall be inspected and approved by the City. Cross-connection is not permitted.

E.  Once connected to the City water system, it shall be unlawful to disconnect.

F.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the use of the City water supply as a primary source of irrigation in new development is prohibited and use of the irrigation system or irrigation water is required. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-1-4: GRANTING OF FRANCHISE PROHIBITED:

No person shall be granted any franchise or permit to furnish or supply any inhabitant within the City any water for domestic or culinary use or for sprinkling of lawns and gardens within any portion thereof where the water mains have been extended or may hereafter be extended so as to supply said property with water. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-5: CITY NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES:

The City shall not be liable for damages caused by interruptions of water supply, scarcity of water, accidents to water works or mains, or during the time of alterations, additions, or repairs or for any other unavoidable causes. Nothing herein is intended to create any private duty to any customer or create a private right of action against the City on account of any failure by the City or its officers, agents, or employees to provide water service or comply with the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-6: DUTIES OF DIVISION HEAD: 

The Mayor shall supervise and manage the Water Division, including all supply and distribution lines, wells, pumps, storage, and fire hydrant facilities. Any powers granted to or duties imposed may be delegated to other City personnel within the City. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-7: RIGHT TO TURN OFF WATER:

The Mayor may turn off water within the City water system as a whole, a portion, or single user when deemed necessary to maintain or repair the water system or when ordered to do so by the Mayor or Council. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-8: WASTE PROHIBITED:

It shall be unlawful for any water user to waste water or allow it to be wasted by improper use or by faulty facilities. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-9: MAYOR MAY LIMIT USE OF WATER:
In times of, or in anticipation of, scarcity of water, or when the City is unable to furnish a sufficient supply of water, the Mayor may, by public proclamation, and approved by Council, limit the use of water to such extent as may be necessary for the public good. Such proclamation shall be published in two (2) consecutive issues of the official newspaper, on the city website, and after such publication, the proclamation shall have the same force and effect as a City ordinance. Such proclamation shall have a sunset date not beyond the reasonable expected length of duration of scarcity, not beyond six (6) months. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-10: INSPECTION OF PREMISES:

Free access for inspection of Service or Customer Lines shall, upon such reasonable notice as the circumstances permit, be allowed to the City of all places supplied with water from the City water system. Inspections inside any buildings, structures, premises, or improvements shall be by consent of the customer only, including those under 3-1-40. Failure to consent to a legitimate and reasonable request may provide reason for City to turn off all utilities to the premises. City shall have the right to enter the facilities of any Customer to ascertain whether the purposes of this Chapter are being met and whether Customer is complying with all requirements thereof. Customers shall allow the Director ready access to all parts of the premises for the purposes of inspection, sampling, records examination and copying, and the performance of any additional duties.

A.   Where a Customer has security measures in force which require proper identification and clearance before entry into its premises, the Customer shall make necessary arrangements with its security guards so that, upon presentation of suitable identification, the Director will be permitted to enter without delay for the purposes of performing specific responsibilities.

B.   The Director shall have the right to set up on the Customer’s property, or require installation of, such devices as are necessary to conduct sampling or metering of the Customer’s operations.

C.   Any temporary or permanent obstruction to safe and easy access to the facility to be inspected or sampled shall be promptly removed by the Customer at the written or verbal request of the Director and shall not be replaced. The costs of clearing such access shall be borne by the Customer.

D.   Unreasonable delays in allowing the Director access to the Customer’s premises shall be a violation of this Chapter. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-11:  PERMITS AND SERVICE CONNECTION FEES:

It shall be unlawful to install, alter, or connect any water service within the City to any water line within the City without first obtaining a permit from the City and paying the service connection fees set forth in this Chapter. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-12: EXTENSION OF WATER MAINS WITHIN CITY:

The Mayor or the Council may extend water mains within the City at City’s expense whenever, in their sole discretion, such extension is necessary for the health, welfare, or safety of the residents of the City, provided however nothing herein shall require that such extension be made entirely at City expense. The City may require any customer desiring water service to install at the customer’s expense, or a portion thereof, a water main along, or a part of, the entire frontage of such customer’s property. The City may also require the customer to submit design drawings and specifications prior to the commencement of the construction of such extension. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-13: EXTENSION OF WATER MAINS OUTSIDE CITY:

Water mains shall not, without the approval of the Council be extended outside the corporate limits of the City, unless adequate excess water is available for such service. City reserves the right to terminate such service without cause at any time upon at least thirty (30) days advance written notice. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-14: WATER SYSTEM CONNECTION FEES:

A.  Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish an equitable system of charging new customers for the effect, impact, or burden created whenever they enlarge an existing water service or connect a new water service to the existing wells, storage tanks, pumps, outbuildings, or appurtenances of the City water system. The City recognizes the inherent inequity of requiring existing customers or taxpayers to bear the entire cost of acquiring or building new facilities, or of utilizing excess capacity with existing facilities, in order to meet the needs of such new development. The Council hereby finds and recognizes the relationship between the nature of the uses of property and the impact thereof upon the City water system. The Council also finds that customers who connect to a water main located adjacent to their property receive a direct benefit from such water mains, including fire protection, which benefits are directly proportional to the frontage of the water main along their property. The Council further finds that it is fair and equitable to charge a main connection fee to customers who connect to such mains in order to fund a portion of the cost incurred by the City in installing such mains.

B.  Water System Connection Fees. A water system connection fee shall be collected from any person requesting connection to the water system for any new or existing building or structure or for any existing building for which a change in occupancy or use, as defined under the International Building Code, as currently adopted by the City, is made and for which a new or larger water service line is installed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no system connection fee shall be charged for connection of water service solely for fire protection services. Such system connection fee shall be in an amount set from time to time by Resolution of the Council.

C.  Water Main Connection Charge. Before connecting to any water main, all persons desiring such connection shall pay a water main connection fee in an amount based upon the estimated costs of connection depending on the length, property characteristics, and needs. If costs exceed the estimate, City shall recover the excess from the customer by billing. Any amounts recovered that exceed the actual cost shall be refunded to customer. All water mains within the City shall be deemed to have been constructed in whole or in part at City expense. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-15: INSTALLATION CHARGES:

Service lines between the main line and the meter shall be installed by the City. Customer lines should be installed by the customer at their cost. Such installation shall comply with City standards with inspection and approval by the City before use. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-16: LENGTH OF SERVICE LINE:

Where a water main is located in a public right of way, the maximum length of service line furnished and installed by the City for the standard installation fee set forth above shall be fifty feet (50′). Where the main is on private property, the maximum length of service line furnished and installed by the City for the standard installation fee shall be thirty feet (30′). If the length of the service line exceeds the maximums stated above, an additional charge shall be made, based on the actual cost to the City to furnish and install the extra pipe. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-17: OWNERSHIP, MAINTENANCE, AND CONTROL OF SERVICE LINE:

All service lines and connections from the main to and including the meter shall be installed, owned, maintained, and exclusively controlled by the City. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-18: ARRANGEMENT OF SERVICE LINE PIPES:

The service lines must be so arranged that the water supply to each building, place of business, or tract of land shall be controlled by a separate meter placed near the property line, unless a different arrangement is first authorized in writing by the City. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-19: BRANCH SERVICE:

A.  No service connection serving more than one customer shall be made, except with written permission granted by City only for good cause. Such permission may only be granted where exists common ownership of the multiple connections and billing is made to that owner, not any tenants or other parties in possession of the property. If common ownership is terminated, then each connection must be separately connected.

B.  Where an existing water service provides service to several customers without written permission, the City may provide a 45 day notice that City will terminate water service until separate service connections are provided at the owner’s expense. If the City permits such existing services to continue, the established base rate shall be charged for each potential individual customer receiving service from the existing line and an additional pro rata portion for usage for each customer. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-20: PERMIT REQUIRED:

No person shall dig into the streets or under the sidewalk for the purpose of laying, removing, or repairing any customer line without first obtaining a permit with at least 24-hour notice having been given to City Clerk. Such permit will only be granted after existing utility lines are previously clearly marked. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-21: CUSTOMER LINE MAINTENANCE:

All water users shall at their own expense keep their customer lines, connections, and other apparatus in good repair and in a condition that avoids waste of water. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-22: PERMIT TO DO PLUMBING:

No plumber or other person shall make any connections to a City water main or service line. No plumber or other person shall make alterations in any conduit, pipe, or other fixture connecting to the City mains or service lies, or connect pipes, without first obtaining a plumbing permit, if required. If a permit was required, all such work shall be inspected and approved before service is restored. If such work requires excavation within a public right of way, such person shall notify the City and also obtain a plumbing permit. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-23: SERVICE CALL CHARGE:

The City may assess and collect a service charge, in an amount not to exceed the actual cost to the City, for service calls which are requested on a weekend, a legal holiday, or during a time other than normal working hours and which are only for the convenience and benefit of the customer, or which are necessitated because of plumbing which does not meet the requirements of the Idaho State Plumbing Code. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-1-24: TAMPERING UNLAWFUL:

It shall be unlawful to damage, adjust, or tamper with any portion of the City Water System or appurtenances, whether located upon public or private property, without having first obtained the express permission of the City. If any person damages the water system or in any way causes the City to expend costs as a result of such unlawful acts, the City may assess and collect the same from the person committing the same, or from the parent or guardian of any minor who commits such acts. City may also make a criminal report. Such amounts may be included upon the customer’s regular monthly billing statement for water service, and upon the customer’s failure or refusal to pay the same, water service may be terminated in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Chapter. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-25: AUTHORITY TO PLACE METER:

The City may, in their sole discretion, place a meter on any service line and change the method of billing from a flat rate to a metered rate. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-26: OWNERSHIP OF METERS:

All water meters installed or accepted by the City shall remain the property of the City and may be removed or replaced by the City at any time. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-27: MAINTENANCE OF METERS:

The City shall maintain and repair all meters. Where replacement, repair, or adjustment of any meter is rendered necessary by the act, neglect, or carelessness of the owner or occupant of any premises, any expense incurred by the City thereby shall be charged against and collected from the customer, and water service may be discontinued until the meter is repaired, replaced, or adjusted. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-28: METER LOCATION AND ACCESS:

Meters shall be located near the customer’s property line. No meter shall be located within a structure without written consent of the City and access by the City at all times. The customer shall keep the area adjacent to the meter free from trees, shrubbery or other obstructions and shall allow the City access to the meter during normal working hours. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-29: BILLING PERIODS:

Billing periods for domestic water service shall be governed by 3-7-4. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-1-30: BILLING, COLLECTION, AND TERMINATION OF UTILITY SERVICE:

Billing, collection, and termination for utility service shall be processed pursuant to the City billing, collection, and termination policy established under Title 3 Chapter 7.

A deposit shall be required of all new water service account holders as security for payment. The deposit amount shall be set by Resolution of the City Council from time to time and maintained in the current Rate Resolution on file with the Clerk. All deposit mechanics, including application of deposits against delinquent balances, return of deposits, and damage offsets, shall be governed by 3-7-3 of this code. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-1-31: WATER USER SERVICE CHARGE:

A.  A monthly service charge for water service shall be charged to all customers on a monthly basis. All charges to customers, shall be calculated in a manner that ensures each customer will pay a fair share of the costs of operation, maintenance, and capital equipment replacement based upon proportional usage of the water system. The rates established shall generate sufficient revenue to defray the costs of operating and prudently managing the water system, including but not limited to: (a) capital costs; (b) operation and maintenance costs; (c) replacement costs and reserves, and (d) debt service on bonded indebtedness. Premises occupied for any portion of a month shall be charged a pro rata portion of the month.

B.  For billing purposes, water users shall be classified and billed as Residential, Commercial, and Industrial.

C.  City shall establish monthly rates for water service supplied by City in an amount set from time to time by Resolution of the Council for the following:

1.  Monthly Non-Metered Residential Water Rates (Inside City):

a.  Single-family dwellings and mobile homes (excluding separate apartment units within such dwelling) – Per dwelling or unit;

b.  Duplex/Triplex – Per dwelling or unit;

c.  Apartment unit – Per unit.

2.  Monthly Non-Metered Commercial Water Rates (Inside City) and commercial rate categories to which business are assigned shall be established and may be amended from time to time by Resolution of the Council

3.  Monthly Non-metered School Water Rate (Inside City) including rates for schools, churches, and similar uses, shall be established by Resolution of the Council.

4.  All other businesses or uses not expressly categorized by Council Resolution based on anticipated interior water consumption and comparable use characteristics shall be assigned by the Director to the most appropriate existing category.

5.  Monthly Metered Water Rates. The water for customers receiving metered water service shall be a monthly base metered water of three thousand (3,000) gallons plus a monthly volumetric rate per each one thousand (1,000) gallons of water used; in an amount set from time to time by Resolution of the Council. Each class of Residential, Commercial, and Industrial shall have separate rates. Users outside the City shall have a separate rate as set by Resolution of the Council.

a.  New installations without sufficient metered data shall be charged as non-metered water as defined above until such time that sufficient metered data is available. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-1-32: WATER RATES OUTSIDE CITY:

Monthly rates charged for water furnished outside the City limits, whether metered or non-metered, shall be as set by Resolution, including a base rate and usage rate. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-33: METER RATES FOR MULTIPLE METERS:

Where an individual consumer is supplied with water through more than one (1) metered service, charges shall be computed separately for each individual meter. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-34: SERVICE OUTSIDE CITY:

The City shall not provide any water service to any consumer whose residence or place of business is outside the corporate limits of the City unless a written service contract and consent to annexation has been executed between the consumer and the City. All services must comply with all other requirements of the City. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-35: FIRE SERVICE CONNECTION:

All fire service connections between water mains and property lines shall be installed and maintained by the City, at the expense of the owner or occupant of the premises served, and shall be the property of the City. At the time of making application for service, the applicant shall file with the City detailed plans, produced by a registered design professional, showing all piping installed or to be installed for fire protection, all fire gates, automatic sprinklers, and all other outlets, gates, or appurtenances. Each fire service connection shall have a gate valve with an adequate valve box installed between the main and the property line of the premises served. No fire service connection larger than six inches (6″) shall be installed without special permission from the Council. Upon receipt of such application and submissions by a registered design professional, the Mayor shall determine the cost for the installation of such service, taking into consideration the length and size of pipe, condition of street and sidewalk, all relative to the character of service, and such cost shall be paid by the applicant before such installation is made. No customer receiving metered water service shall use a fire service connection for domestic purposes or any purpose other than for fire protection. If the Mayor finds a fire connection is being used for any purpose other than for fire protection upon the premises, the owner or occupant shall be notified and if such improper conditions are not corrected within ten (10) days, water service to the entire premises may be terminated until proper adjustments are made. Such shall constitute theft of services. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-36: FIRE HYDRANTS:

All public fire hydrants shall be maintained by the City and be kept accessible at all times. Members of the Fire Protection District shall also have free access to such hydrants. No other person shall draw or attempt to draw any water from a fire hydrant unless the person has written permission of the City and comply with any requirements for such use. The Mayor may assess an equitable charge for the consumption or use of water drawn from a fire hydrant. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-37: UNLAWFUL CONTAMINATION OR CROSS-CONNECTIONS:

It shall be unlawful for the owner, tenant, occupant, lessee, or other user of City water to introduce or permit the introduction of pollution or contamination of any kind into the City water supply system. It shall be unlawful for any person to install or maintain any cross-connection within the City. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-38: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES:

A.  Backflow prevention devices shall be installed by the proper owner, tenant, occupant, lessee, or other user of City water where the nature and extent of the activities conducted or the materials used or stored on the premises would present a hazard to the public health or be deleterious to the quality of the City water supply should a cross-connection occur. Even though cross-connections may not exist at the time, backflow prevention devices shall be installed under circumstances including, but not limited to the following:

1.  Premises having an auxiliary water supply;

2.  Premises having internal cross-connections that are not correctable, or having intricate plumbing arrangements which make it impracticable to ascertain whether or not cross-connections exist;

3.  Premises where entry is restricted so that inspections for cross-connections cannot reasonably be made;

4.  Premises having a history of cross-connections being established or re-established;

5.  Premises on which any substance is handled under pressure so as to permit the potential entry of substance into the public water supply;

6.  Premises having pumps or devices which may affect the pressure within any line connected to the City water supply;

7.  Whenever water is drawn from a public fire hydrant.

B.  All backflow prevention devices shall be installed by the property owner at the owner’s expense, and shall be of a type commensurate with the degree of hazard which exists or which could exist. An air-gap separation or a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention device shall be installed where the public water supply may be contaminated with sewage, industrial waste of a toxic nature, or other contaminant which could cause a public health hazard. In all other cases where the contaminant may be objectionable but not hazardous to the public health, a double check valve assembly, an air-gap separation, or a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention device shall be installed. All backflow prevention devices and the installation thereof shall be approved by the City Water Department Head or duly authorized representative.

C.  All backflow prevention devices installed pursuant to this Chapter, except atmospheric vacuum breakers, shall be inspected and tested by a certified tester at the time of initial installation and annually thereafter, or more often if deemed necessary by the City. Whenever a backflow prevention device is found to be defective, it shall be repaired, overhauled, or replaced at the owner’s expense. The City Water Department Head shall retain adequate records of all inspections, tests, or repairs made pursuant to this Chapter.

D.  If a backflow prevention device is found to be necessary, the owner, tenant, occupant, or lessee of the property shall apply in writing to the Clerk for an installation permit, specifying the type and location of such device or devices. It shall be unlawful to install, relocate, or remove a backflow prevention device without a permit. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-39: INSPECTION OF NEW CONNECTION:

No building, improvement, or other structure shall be connected to the City water supply unless such structure has been inspected by the City and found free of any cross-connections or other conditions for which a backflow prevention device is required by this Chapter. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-40: REQUIRED INSPECTION AND TERMINATION OF WATER SUPPLY:

The City shall make an inspection of any building, improvement, or structure of any nature receiving water from the City water supply if there is cause to believe that a cross-connection exists or that a backflow prevention device should be installed pursuant to this Chapter. Whenever a cross-connection or other source of contamination to the water supply is found, or it is determined that a backflow prevention device is necessary, the City shall cease delivery of water to such premises and the water supply shall not be resumed until the cross-connection or source of contamination is eliminated or a backflow prevention device has been installed in accordance with this Chapter. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-1-41: PENALTIES:
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this chapter or tamper with, alter, or injure any part of the city waterworks or water supply system, any meter, or any shutoff box. It shall be unlawful to steal services. Any violation of this chapter shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026)

3-2: RESERVED:

3-3: ELECTRICAL SERVICE:

3-3-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Chapter is to:

A.  Establish reasonable rates for consumption of electrical energy by users within the City’s electrical service area.

B.  Establish customer deposit and service contract requirements.

C.  Provide for billing, collection, and termination of electrical service accounts by cross-reference to Chapter 7. 

D.  Establish connection and reconnection fee authority, also in conjunction with Chapter 7. (Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-3-2: DEFINITIONS:

A.  Residential User: A “residential user” for the purpose of this chapter is defined as follows:

1.  A consumer of electrical energy that is served with a single- phase (120/240 volt) electrical energy and which energy is used in dwellings which includes houses, apartments, duplexes, condominiums, trailer houses or mobile homes and in which said dwellings there is no conduct of business or commercial activities.

2.   Public services, educational, religious, fraternal, and other nonprofit organizations that use single-phase 120/240-volt energy.

B.   Commercial User: A “commercial user” of electrical energy for the purpose of this chapter is defined as follows:

1.   Any person, firm, corporation and/or organization that uses electrical energy within the service area of the city electrical system for the purpose of conducting any type of commercial activities such as retail sales, services rendered for money, manufacturing or other type of business.

2.  Any consumer of electrical power that requires 3-phase electrical energy.

C.  Industrial User: An “industrial user” of electrical energy for the purpose of this chapter is defined as follows:

Any person, corporation, firm or association that uses electrical energy within the service area of the city electrical system who demands and receives 500 kW demand or more in any one month.

D.  Irrigation User: An “irrigation user” of electrical energy for the purpose of this chapter is defined as follows:

Any person, corporation, firm or association that uses electrical energy to pump water for agricultural purposes, meaning to water crops or pastures and croplands. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-3-3: RATES:

The rates to be charged for consumption of electrical power by residential, commercial, irrigation and industrial users shall be set by resolution or by ordinance of the city council from time to time. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-3-4: RIGHTS RESERVED:

City reserves the right to require the prospective electrical energy customer to execute a service contract specifying and setting forth the obligations of the parties pursuant to the city’s electrical policy, adopted from time to time by the City council. Such contract will provide for compensation necessary to justify the City’s investment in service facilities. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-3-5: DEPOSITS:

A deposit shall be required of all new electrical service account holders as security for payment. The deposit amount shall be set by Resolution of the City Council from time to time and maintained in the current Rate Resolution on file with the Clerk. All deposit mechanics, including application of deposits against delinquent balances, return of deposits, and damage offsets, shall be governed by 3-7-3. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-3-6: MAINTENANCE OF METERS:

Owners and/or occupants of each parcel of property served by this service shall keep meters reasonably free from trees, shrubbery or other barriers or restrictions. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-3-7: BILLING, COLLECTION, AND TERMINATION:

A.  Billing, collection, and termination for electrical service shall be processed pursuant to City billing, collection, and termination policy established under Chapter 7.

B.  Fees for new electrical service connections and for reconnection shall be established by Resolution of the Council and maintained in current Rate Resolution on file with the Clerk.  No new electrical service shall be connected and no previously terminated service shall be reconnected until all applicable fees have been paid.  (Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-4: RESERVED:

3-5: RESERVED:

3-6: SANITATION SERVICE:

3-6-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish a mandatory refuse collection system for the City of Minidoka, to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare of residents and businesses by providing for regular and sanitary disposal of garbage and refuse.  This Chapter is adopted pursuant to the police power authority of the City under Idaho Code 50-301 et seq.  Billing and collection for refuse services shall be governed by Chapter 7.

3-6-2: DEFINITIONS:

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them unless the context otherwise indicates:

COLLECTOR: The person holding a license or contract with the city and authorized to collect, handle, transport, or dispose of refuse and wastes.

DUMPSTER: A large, lidded metal or heavy-duty plastic container, typically 2 to 10 cubic yards in capacity, used for the collection of refuse from commercial, multi-family, or construction sites, and emptied by mechanical lifting equipment operated by Collector.  

GARBAGE: Shall include all putrescible waste, except sewage and body waste.

RECYCLING CONTAINER: A container designated by the City or its authorized Collector for the collection of recyclable materials separated from refuse, provided to residential or commercial customers as part of the City’s refuse collection program. 

REFUSE: Solid wastes, including garbage and rubbish.

RESIDENTIAL: Shall mean or have reference to single-family dwellings or duplexes. “Nonresidential” shall refer to all other dwellings or commercial or industrial uses.

RUBBISH: Shall mean refuse other than garbage.

WASTE: Unwanted solid, liquid or gaseous materials. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-6-3: RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY:

The council shall be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-6-4: COMPULSORY USE OF THE SYSTEM:

Every owner and occupant of premises within the city must use the refuse collection and disposal system herein provided and shall deposit or cause to be deposited in accordance with this chapter all rubbish and garbage that is of such nature that it is perishable, or may decompose or may be scattered by wind or otherwise, which is accumulated on such premises. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-6-5: REFUSE COLLECTION:

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of collecting, transporting, hauling or conveying any refuse over the streets or alleys of the city, or to dump or dispose of the same, unless and until such person has a contract therefor as an authorized representative of the city. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-6-6: REFUSE ACCUMULATION UNLAWFUL:

It shall be unlawful for any person to permit or to suffer to accumulate in or about any yard, lot, place or premises, or upon any street, alley or sidewalk adjacent to such lot, yard, place or premises, owned or occupied by such person, any garbage or refuse as more particularly set out in section 5-3-2 of this code. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-6-7: CONTAINERS

It shall be the duty of every owner or occupant of any place where garbage or rubbish is created or accumulated to keep at all times or cause to be kept portable appurtenances consisting of approved containers for the deposit therein of rubbish and garbage and, except as otherwise provided, to dispose or cause to be disposed all rubbish and garbage therein.

Persons occupying residences within the city shall have garbage containers supplied by the city’s approved trash collection hauler.

Also, any limbs and bundles, trash, grass or other garbage or debris in plastic bags as long as said bundles or bags do not exceed seventy (70) pounds each or four feet (4′) in length may also be placed for pick up with the approved containers on the day of or the evening before regular pick up.

Businesses (nonresidential) places within the city shall have containers which are covered and reasonably airtight. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-6-8: COLLECTION AND FEE:

A.   For residential and nonresidential garbage service, collection will be at least once a week. For nonresidential service, collection may be available more often than once a week upon special prior arrangements with the city and the collector.

B.   The fee for residential and nonresidential service shall be set by resolution of the city council from time to time. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-6-9: METHOD OF PAYMENT; SANITARY FUND:

Fees shall be billed on the water or other utility or service bill and the same shall be paid with said bill. Said charges shall become delinquent in the same manner.

The proceeds from the collection of fees and charges herein provided shall be placed in a special fund or account, and all expenses of the city in the operation of the sanitary collection and disposal system shall be paid out of such fund; and any surplus remaining therein at the end of each fiscal year shall be transferred by the council to the general fund of the city. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-6-10: LICENSING AND CONTRACTING:

The council shall have sole authority to license or contract for the performance of all services pertaining to refuse collection and disposal. All rules, regulations and conduct of operations and all fees as provided for in this chapter shall be as determined and prescribed by the council. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-5, 5 May 2026)

3-7: UTILITY ACCOUNT ADMINISTRATION, BILLING, AND ENFORCEMENT:

3-7-1: SCOPE AND ACCOUNT HOLDERS:

This chapter governs the billing, collection, and enforcement of charges for utility and municipal services provided under this code, including domestic water service (chapter 1), electrical service (chapter 3), and sanitation service (chapter 6).

All utility and municipal service accounts shall be established in the name of the owner of record of the premises receiving service. For owner-occupied properties, the owner of record shall be the account holder. For rental properties, accounts shall be established and maintained in accordance with 3-7-2 of this chapter. No account shall be established or maintained in the name of a tenant except as provided in 3-7-2. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-8, 4 August 2026)

3-7-2:  OWNER-OF-RECORD REQUIREMENT: RENTAL PROPERTIES:

A.  OWNER AS ACCOUNT HOLDER. Effective October 1, 2026, all new utility and municipal service accounts for rental properties, including but not limited to domestic water, electrical, and sanitation service, shall be established and maintained in the name of the owner of record of the premises. The owner of record shall be solely responsible to the City for all charges, fees, and costs associated with service to the premises, regardless of any private arrangement between the owner and a tenant regarding payment of utility costs.

B.  EXISTING TENANT ACCOUNTS. Utility accounts established in the name of a tenant prior to October 1, 2026 are grandfathered and shall be permitted to continue until the occurrence of one of the following trigger events, each of which operates independently on a per-account basis:

(1) The termination of the tenancy for that account;

(2) The transfer of ownership of the property, effective on the closing date;

(3) The voluntary closing of the account for any reason; or

(4) The disconnection of that specific account for nonpayment.

Each trigger event operates independently on a per-account basis. The occurrence of a trigger event for one account on a parcel does not require conversion of any other account on the same parcel or on any other parcel owned by the same owner. Upon a trigger event, the affected account shall be re-established in the name of the owner of record in accordance with subsection A of this section. After October 1, 2026, no new utility accounts may be established in the name of a tenant.

C.  DISCONNECTION CONVERSION PROCESS. Upon disconnection of a tenant account for nonpayment, the tenant account terminates. The owner of record must come in to the City offices and establish a new account in the owner’s name for that specific unit or premises, pay the required deposit under 3-7-3 of this code, and complete all required account paperwork before service may be restored. The delinquent balance on the terminated tenant account remains the obligation of the tenant and shall not transfer to the owner of record’s new account. The City shall pursue collection of the tenant’s delinquent balance directly against the tenant.

D.  SALE OR TRANSFER CONVERSION PROCESS. Upon the sale or transfer of any property containing tenant accounts, all existing tenant accounts on that parcel shall be closed on the closing date. The departing owner’s accounts shall be closed, deposits refunded, and pro rata charges settled as of the closing date pursuant to 3-7-13 of this code. The new owner of record must establish new accounts in the new owner’s name. Failure to establish accounts in the new owner’s name may result in discontinuation of service. The burden of timely account transition is on the new owner of record. The City is not required to provide notice to the new owner of the conversion obligation.

E.  APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. An owner of record establishing a utility account under this section shall provide the following to the Mayor: (1) proof of ownership of the premises, such as a recorded deed or current Minidoka County tax assessment record; (2) a mailing address to which utility bills shall be sent; and (3) current contact information for the owner or the owner’s authorized representative.

F.  PROPERTY MANAGERS. An owner of record may designate a property manager or authorized representative to act on the owner’s behalf for purposes of account administration. Such designation shall be made in writing to the Mayor. Designation of a property manager does not relieve the owner of record of ultimate financial responsibility to the City for all charges associated with service to the premises.

G.  NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS. Upon adoption of this section, the Mayor shall provide written notice of the owner-of-record requirement to all property owners within the City using Minidoka County property tax records.

H.  WRITTEN CONSENT TO INSPECTION.  Utility account application form shall include a written consent to inspection clause.  By signing the application, the account holder and the owner of record shall provide written consent to reasonable access by authorized City personnel and authorized contractors for, including but not limited to, meter reading, inspection, maintenance, repair, replacement, testing, and investigation of service irregularities including suspected tampering, theft of service, or cross-connection.  Such consent is for any and all infrastructure associated with City provided services located on, near, or servicing the property.  Municipal Services Department shall require execution of an updated application from all existing account holders when any alteration or update of their account occurs.  This may also require transition from tenant to landlord as provided elsewhere in this Chapter.  Such consent constitutes lawful consent for purposes of Idaho Code 18-7103, as may be amended. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-8, 4 August 2026)

3-7-3:  DEPOSITS:

A deposit shall be required per utility account of all utility account holders for domestic water service (chapter 1) and electrical service (chapter 3) as security for payment. Deposit amounts for each service shall be set by Resolution of the City Council from time to time and maintained in the current Rate Resolution on file with the Clerk.

A.  APPLICATION OF DEPOSIT. Deposits may be applied by the City at any time against a customer’s delinquent account. Upon voluntary or involuntary termination of service, the Mayor shall apply the deposit first toward the delinquent portion of the account, if any, and then to the currently due portion of the account, including any charges accrued up to the date of termination whether or not such charges are delinquent.

B.  DAMAGE OFFSET. If there is any damage, other than normal wear and tear, to City-owned meters, service connections, or other City utility facilities at or serving the premises, any remaining portion of the deposit after application under subsection A may be applied to offset the actual costs of repair or replacement. The account holder shall be responsible for any costs of repair or replacement in excess of the deposit amount.

C.  RETURN OF DEPOSIT. Any unused portion of the deposit remaining after application under subsections A and B shall be refunded to the account holder within thirty (30) days of termination of service.

D. NO INTEREST. No interest shall be paid on deposits, nor shall interest be credited to the customer’s account.

E. RESTORATION DEPOSIT. Upon termination of service for nonpayment, a new deposit shall be required before service is restored, in addition to payment of the delinquent balance and reconnection fees as set forth in 3-7-11 of this code. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-8, 4 August 2026)

3-7-4:  DUE DATES FOR CHARGES FOR SERVICES AND ACCOUNTS:

A.  MONTHLY SERVICES.  All monthly charges for domestic water service (chapter 1), electrical service (chapter 3), and sanitation service (chapter 6) shall be billed to the individual account for the premises to which the service is rendered. Charges incurred during the monthly billing period shall be due and payable as of the fifteenth day of the month following the billing period and become delinquent as of the sixteenth day of that month. Date of payment is the date the payment is actually received at the City offices, whether by mail or otherwise. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-8, 4 August 2026)

3-7-5:  APPLICATION OF PAYMENT:

All payments received for domestic water, electrical, and sanitation services provided in this code may be applied to the following services in the following order:

Service	Governing Chapter
1. Domestic water	Chapter 1 of this code
2. Sanitation	Chapter 6 of this code
3. Electrical	Chapter 3 of this code

All payments in the above priority shall be applied first to the delinquent portion of any account, if any there be, and then to the currently due portion of the account before any is applied to the next account in priority.

The Mayor shall have authority to accept partial payments to apply on the balance due and shall also have authority to accept prepayments to apply against all future billings. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-8, 4 August 2026)

3-7-6:  REMEDIES OF CITY:  TERMINATION OF SERVICES:

The City shall have and does reserve to itself all civil and other remedies available to it by statute, common law, and the other remedies and procedures set forth in this code, to enforce collection of charges imposed in this chapter. All such remedies shall be considered cumulative to the degree allowed by law.

In addition to all other remedies, the City reserves the right to terminate service to a customer when the account for such service has become delinquent.

Further, in the event of nonpayment of any charge for service set forth in this chapter, the City may discontinue any one or more of the following services to such customer in order to enforce payment of such charges, even if the account for the service being discontinued is not itself delinquent: domestic water, electrical, or sanitation service. For example, the City may shut off domestic water service for nonpayment of sanitation charges, or shut off electrical service for nonpayment of domestic water charges. All cross-service terminations shall be subject to the pre-termination notice and hearing procedures set forth in 3-7-10 of this code. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-8, 4 August 2026)

3-7-7:  TAMPERING WITH METERS AND UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE:

Any person who without prior authority of the Mayor intentionally alters, tampers with, disconnects, or reconnects any metering device used by the City to register, measure, or meter an amount of electricity, water, or other commodity or service delivered by the City to any customer, or causes any such metering device to register an inaccurate reading, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Any person who, without prior authority of the Mayor, operates, opens, closes, activates, or deactivates any valve, shutoff, switch, breaker, or other service control on any City utility system — including domestic water or electrical systems — whether to turn service on or off, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-8, 4 August 2026)

3-7-8:  UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTION AND UNAUTHORIZED USE:

Any person causing initial connection of any facilities to be served by the City domestic water or electrical systems without the required prior authorization, or who, without necessary prior authority, reconnects service to any of the said systems after having been disconnected for any reason whatsoever, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

No person shall divert, extend, or otherwise make available City-provided utility service to any premises, person, or account not authorized to receive such service, regardless of whether the original connection to the City system was authorized. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-8, 4 August 2026)

3-7-9:  FAULTY METERING DEVICES:

In the event that a metering device, the information from which is used to determine the amount to be paid by a City customer for a City service or utility, fails to operate or becomes faulty or does not otherwise correctly and accurately display and register the information to be displayed or registered, the City shall be entitled to charge the customer for services rendered during the period of faulty operation the average of the two (2) preceding months during which such metering device did accurately operate. This provision is applicable whether or not the customer owned the premises at that time. In the event that there is no prior history for the premises served with such service, then the Mayor shall make a determination as to what other three (3) premises within the City would have a similar consumption and average the consumption for the said period of time and apply that as the conclusive amount due and owing for the period of faulty operation of the metering device. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-8, 4 August 2026)

3-7-10:  PROCEDURE FOR TERMINATION OF SERVICES:

This section establishes the pre-termination notice and hearing framework for all terminations of utility or municipal service under this code, including cross-service terminations under 3-7-6. The full procedure is set forth herein and is available at City offices.

A.  DELINQUENCY.  Customer accounts for utility service are delinquent if not paid in full by the fifteenth day of the month. Accounts not paid by the fifteenth are delinquent as of the sixteenth day of the month.

B.  NOTICE.  On or about the eighteenth day of the month, the City shall deliver a delinquency notice to the customer at the service address. The notice shall state the delinquent amount, the date by which payment must be made to avoid termination of service, and that failure to pay by that date or request a hearing may result in termination of service. The notice shall further advise the customer that delinquent accounts may be referred to a collection agency pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-2358, which may result in additional costs to the customer. If payment in full is not received by the date stated on the notice and no hearing has been requested, utility service may be terminated.

C.  HEARING.  A customer may request a pre-termination hearing before the Mayor within three (3) days of the shutoff date stated on the delinquency notice. The City shall not terminate service while a timely hearing request is pending. In extraordinary circumstances where standard collection remedies would be inadequate or would impose undue hardship, the Mayor may arrange a payment plan not to exceed ninety (90) days. Payment plans shall not be used as a routine alternative to timely payment. Adverse decisions of the Mayor may be appealed to the City Council. Adverse decisions of the City Council may be appealed to the appropriate court.

D.  PAST DUE ACCOUNTS.  Any owner of record who has a past due or delinquent utility account with the City must pay all past due balances in full before new or renewed service will be established at any property owned by that person.

E.  NO TERMINATION DURING PENDING HEARING.  The City shall not terminate service prior to the conclusion of any timely requested hearing. The City may, in its discretion, continue service during an appeal to the City Council. The City shall calendar hearing requests expeditiously. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-8, 4 August 2026)

3-7-11:  RESTORATION OF SERVICE:

After a service has been terminated, service may be restored upon payment of the delinquent account in full, payment of a new deposit as required under 3-7-3 of this code, and payment of the reconnection fees in advance to the Clerk. Reconnection fees shall be set by Resolution of the City Council and maintained in the current Rate Resolution on file with the Clerk. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-8, 4 August 2026)

3-7-12:  LATE PAYMENT FEE:  RETURNED PAYMENTS:

A one-time late payment fee of ten percent (10%) of the balance due, with a minimum of two dollars fifty cents ($2.50), shall be assessed on any utility or service account balance remaining unpaid as of the sixteenth day of the month. Interest at one and seventy-five hundredths percent (1.75%) per month shall accrue on any unpaid balance commencing thirty (30) days after billing. These remedies are cumulative and apply to all utility and service accounts under this chapter.

Any payment returned, dishonored, or reversed for any reason shall be subject to a returned payment fee set by Resolution. The account shall be treated as unpaid from the original due date. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-8, 4 August 2026)

3-7-13:  ACCOUNT CHANGES:  SALE OR TRANSFER OF PROPERTY:  DEATH:

A.  SALE OR TRANSFER OF PROPERTY.

1.  ACCOUNT TRANSITION.  Upon the sale or transfer of any premises receiving City utility service, all existing accounts on the parcel shall close on the closing date. The departing owner must notify the Mayor in advance of the closing date to coordinate account closure and deposit refunds. The new owner of record must establish new accounts in the new owner’s name on or before the closing date. The burden of timely account transition is on the parties to the transaction. The City is not required to provide notice of the conversion obligation to the new owner.

2.  PRO RATA CHARGES.  For flat-rate services — yard light and sanitation — charges shall be prorated to the closing date. The departing owner is responsible for charges through the closing date; the new owner is responsible for charges from the closing date forward. Flat-rate minimum charges for metered services such as domestic water and electrical meter fees shall also be prorated to the closing date. All metered services shall be billed based on actual consumption through the closing date.

3.  PREPAID AMOUNTS.  If the departing owner has prepaid any flat-rate service charges for a period beyond the closing date, the City shall refund the prorated overpayment to the departing owner within thirty (30) days of account closure. No credit shall be applied to the new owner’s account.

4.  DELINQUENT BALANCES.  Delinquent utility balances at closing are the responsibility of the departing owner and shall be addressed as part of the closing. If not paid at closing, the City may pursue the departing owner directly for collection, including referral to a collection agency pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-2358, which authorizes the addition of a collection agency fee not to exceed thirty-three percent (33%) of the delinquent balance. All delinquent accounts must be paid in full before utility service may be established or reestablished at any address by the delinquent owner.

5.  UTILITY PAYOFF STATEMENT.  Upon request of any person, the City shall provide a statement of all outstanding utility balances and charges for a premises. The statement shall be honored by the City as the payoff amount through an expiration date established by the Mayor at the time of issuance.

B. DEATH OF ACCOUNT HOLDER.

1.  CONTINUATION OF SERVICE.  Upon the death of a utility account holder, City service shall continue provided the account remains current. No immediate account transition is required solely by reason of the account holder’s death.

2.  SURVIVING SPOUSE.  If a surviving spouse is already on the account, no transition is required. If the surviving spouse is not on the account, the surviving spouse may have the account transferred into his or her name without payment of a new deposit.

3.  ACCOUNT UPDATE.  The account shall be updated to remove the deceased account holder within one hundred eighty (180) days of the City’s receipt of written notice of death. If the property is sold or transferred before the 180-day period expires, the sale or transfer provisions of subsection A apply immediately and govern.

4.  DELINQUENCY.  If the account becomes delinquent following the death of the account holder, the standard termination procedures under 3-7-10 of this code apply. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-8, 4 August 2026)

3-7-14:  NOTICE OF DELINQUENCY IN LAND RECORDS:

In addition to all other remedies available under this code, the City may, at its discretion, record a notice of utility service delinquency with the Minidoka County Recorder against the real property at the service address.

A.  TRIGGER.  The City may record a notice of delinquency after service has been terminated and remains unrestored for ninety (90) days.

B.  CONTENTS.  The notice shall identify the property, the delinquent account, and the amount outstanding including accrued fees and interest.

C.  ADMINISTRATIVE FEE.  An administrative fee for preparation and recording of the notice, and for preparation and recording of the release, shall be charged to the delinquent account in an amount set by Resolution of the City Council and maintained in the current Rate Resolution on file with the Clerk.

D.  RELEASE.  Upon payment in full of all outstanding charges, fees, interest, and administrative fees, the City shall promptly record a release of the notice with the Minidoka County Recorder. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-8, 4 August 2026)

3-7-15:  COUNTY TAX CERTIFICATION FOR DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS:

In addition to all other remedies available to the City under this code, the City may certify delinquent utility and municipal service account balances to the Minidoka County Assessor for collection through the property tax process.

A.  ELIGIBLE ACCOUNTS.  An account is eligible for county tax certification only if all of the following conditions are met: (1) service has been terminated for nonpayment; (2) the delinquent balance remains unpaid after termination; (3) the account has not been reopened; and (4) the account is held in the name of the owner of record of the premises pursuant to 3-7-2 of this chapter.

B.  NOTICE REQUIRED.  Prior to certifying any delinquent account balance to the County, the City shall provide written notice to the account holder by first-class mail to the account holder’s last known billing address. The notice shall: (1) identify the delinquent amount proposed for certification; (2) advise the account holder that the amount will be certified to the County for collection through the property tax process if not paid within twenty-one (21) days of the date of the notice; and (3) advise the account holder of the right to contact the Mayor to pay the balance or arrange a payment plan.

C.  CERTIFICATION.  If the account holder does not pay the delinquent balance or enter into a payment arrangement with the City within twenty-one (21) days of the notice required by subsection B, the City may certify the delinquent amount to the Minidoka County Assessor. The amount certified may include the principal balance due, accrued late fees and interest under 3-7-12 of this code, and a reasonable administrative fee as established by Resolution of the City Council and maintained in the current Rate Resolution on file with the Clerk.

D.  NON-EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.  County tax certification is a remedy in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other remedy available to the City under this code. The City may pursue service termination, civil collection, land record notice under 3-7-14, and county tax certification concurrently.

E.  OWNER-OF-RECORD ACCOUNTS ONLY.  County tax certification under this section shall apply only to accounts held in the name of the owner of record of the premises pursuant to 3-7-2 of this code. County tax certification shall not be used to collect delinquent balances on accounts held in the name of a tenant, former tenant, or any person other than the owner of record of the premises against which certification is sought. (Ord. 2026-4, 7 Apr 2026; Ord. 2026-8, 4 August 2026)