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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Chapter 35 — Streets and Sidewalks

Davis Municipal Code Art. 35.05 Street Lighting

Davis Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Davis

Cite as: Davis Municipal Code Article 35.05 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 35.05.010. Declaration of policy.

The city council hereby declares that the provision of street lighting is essential for provision of general traffic safety and for the security and safety of persons and property within the city.

(Ord. 953 § 1; Ord. 966 § 1)

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§ 35.05.020. Authorization to charge for the costs of street lighting.

Rates and charges for the provision of street lighting may be established by resolution of the city council. When such rates and charges are established, it is the intent of the council that they shall be billed and collected from the same persons and in the same manner as are refuse and garbage, water and sewer fees and charges.

(Ord. 953 § 1; Ord. 966 § 1)

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§ 35.05.030. Special charges.

The city council may direct the public works director to make charges for lighting other than or different from the rates established by resolution in the event that special circumstances make special charges reasonable and fair.

(Ord. 953 § 1; Ord. 966 § 1)

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§ 35.05.040. Disposition of revenue—Establishment of depository fund.

Revenues derived under the provisions of this article shall be used only for street lighting systems in the following categories:

(a) Cost of maintenance and operation;

(b) Replacement and upgrading of existing systems; and

(c) Improvements deemed necessary by the city council.

A specific fund shall be established for the deposit and disbursement of the funds collected under this article.

(Ord. 953 § 1; Ord. 966 § 1)

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