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Chapter 3 — DOG PARKS

Downey Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Downey

§ 10300. DEFINITIONS.

  • (a) For the purpose of this chapter, certain words and terms are defined and shall be construed as herein set forth unless otherwise expressly stated or the context clearly indicates a different intention.

  • (b) For the purposes of this section, the following words and phrases shall have the specific meanings set forth herewith:

"Dog park area" shall mean any fenced area or other enclosed area of a City park designated by the City, as an area where dogs may be off of a leash.

"Responsible person" shall mean any person who owns, has a proprietary or possessory interest in, harbors or has the care, charge, control, custody or possession of any animal specified in Section 10110 of Chapter 1, Article X.

(Added by Ord. 1264, adopted 08-10-10)

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§ 10301. DOGS PERMITTED.

Section 10110 of Chapter 1, Article X shall not apply to any dog located within a dog park area. (Added by Ord. 1264, adopted 08-10-10)

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§ 10302. DOG PARK REGULATIONS.

  • (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, and in addition to any other regulations that may be adopted by the Director of Parks and Recreation or the City Council, the following regulations and limitations shall apply in all dog park areas:

    • (1) No responsible person shall have more than two dogs at once in a dog park area.

    • (2) It shall be unlawful for any responsible person in a dog park area not to immediately pick up and properly dispose of the feces of the dog(s) for which they are responsible. Proper disposal shall include the placement of such feces in a bag or other container and its disposal in a waste container.

    • (3) Minors 14 years of age and younger must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at least 18 years of age while in a designated dog park area, and such children are not permitted to run, shout, scream, wave their arms, or otherwise excite or antagonize dogs in a designated dog park area.

    • (4) No dogs are permitted in a designated dog park area except during posted hours of operation.

    • (5) All responsible persons shall, at all times, take all reasonable precautions to prevent their dog(s) from biting, attacking or attempting to bite or attack any person or dog. A responsible person shall immediately remove his or her dog from the dog park area if it bites, attacks or attempts to bite or attack any person or dog. A responsible person whose dog is bitten or attacked shall immediately remove his or her dog from the dog park area.

  • (6) Any dog over the age of four months must be vaccinated for rabies and parvo and legally licensed prior to use of any dog park area. Dogs under the age of four months are prohibited from any dog park area pursuant to Section 121690 of the Health and Safety Code. The owner or other persons having charge, care, custody or control, including, but not limited to, the responsible person, of a dog in a dog park area must be able to produce upon request by proper authorities, vaccination records for the dog.

  • (7) No person shall place or allow to be placed a dog that is sick or in heat in a designated dog park area.

  • (8) No person shall place an aggressive dog, of any breed, in a designated dog park area even if such dog is on a leash.

  • (9) Spiked, pinch and shock collars are not allowed.

  • (10) All responsible persons using a dog park area must have a leash in their possession or reasonably accessible at all times for each of their dog(s) in the dog park area, which shall be worn by the dog(s) at all times the dog(s) is(are) not in the designated dog park area. All responsible persons shall maintain control over their dog(s) at all times whether leashed or unleashed.

  • (11) No person shall bring any animal other than a dog to a dog park area unless otherwise specifically authorized by the Director of Parks and Recreation.

  • (12) Use of any dog park area by a responsible person and his or her dog(s) shall constitute implied consent of the responsible person to all of the conditions set forth in this section, a waiver of liability benefiting the City of Downey, and an agreement and undertaking to protect, indemnify, defend and hold the City of Downey harmless for any and all injury or damage caused by a responsible person's dog during any time that the dog is in the dog park area.

    • (i) The provisions of this chapter shall be enforceable by any police officer, animal control officer, park employee, or other code enforcement officer of the City or the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority.

    • (ii) Any dog which has been repeatedly aggressive or attempted to attack or bite another dog or a person, or whose responsible person fails on more than two occasions to abide by the reasonable rules and regulations applicable to the dog park area may be barred from further use of the dog park area by notice and order of the City, in its discretion.

(Added by Ord. 1264, adopted 08-10-10)

Article SR

STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES

§ SR.010. General Provisions. § SR.080. Vehicles and Traffic.
§ SR.020. Administration and § SR.090. Streets, Sidewalks and
Personnel. Public Places.
§ SR.030. Revenue and Finance. § SR.100. Public Services.
§ SR.040. Business Licenses, Taxes § SR.110. Buildings and Construction.
and Regulations. § SR.120. Subdivisions.
§ SR.050. Animals. § SR.130. Zoning.
§ SR.060. Health and Safety. § SR.140. Environment.
§ SR.070. Public Peace, Morals and
Welfare.

The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to California cities. They are current through February 2026. (NOTE: The list of references includes references applicable to cities, generally; certain references may be applicable solely to chartered cities and others may not be applicable to chartered cities.)

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§ SR.010. General Provisions.

Subject Reference
Accessory dwelling units Gov't Code § 66310 et seq.
Administrative fines and penalties Gov't Code § 53069.4
Alternative forms of government Gov't Code § 34851 et seq.
Authority to adopt, amend, revise or repeal
city charters		 Cal. Const. Art. XI, § 3 et seq.
Citations for infractions and misdemeanors Penal Code §§ 853.5 - 853.85
Classifications of cities Gov't Code §§ 34100 - 34102
Code adoption Gov't Code §§ 50022.1 - 50022.10
Conflict of interest code Gov't Code § 87100 et seq.
Elections Gov't Code §§ 34050 and 36503 and Elec. Code §§ 1301, 9200 et seq., and 10100 et seq.
Expedited judicial review of First
Amendment cases		 Code of Civ. Proc. § 1094.8
False petitions Gov't Code § 34093
General powers Gov't Code § 37100 et seq. and Cal. Const. Art. XI, § 7
Imprisonment Gov't Code §§ 36901, 36903 - 36904
Initiative and referendum Cal. Const. Art. XI, § 7.5 and Elec. Code
§§ 9200 et seq., and 9235 et seq.
Judicial review of city decisions Code of Civ. Proc. § 1094.6
Ordinances Gov't Code § 36900 et seq.
Penalties for ordinance violations Gov't Code § 36900 et seq.
Police power Cal. Const. Art. XI, § 7
Procedure for enactment or revision of city
charters		 Gov't Code § 34450 et seq.
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§ SR.020. Administration and Personnel.

Subject Reference
Chief of police Gov't Code § 41601 et seq.
City assessor Gov't Code § 41201 et seq.
City attorney Gov't Code § 41801 et seq.
City clerk Gov't Code § 40801 et seq.
City manager Gov't Code §§ 34851 - 34859
City officers generally Gov't Code § 36501
City records Gov't Code §§ 34090 - 34090.7
City treasurer Gov't Code § 41001 et seq.
Election of legislative body by districts Gov't Code § 34870 et seq.
Elective mayor Gov't Code §§ 34900 - 34906
Fire department Gov't Code § 38611
Legislative body Gov't Code § 36801 et seq.
Local emergencies Gov't Code §§ 8630 - 8634
Local planning agencies Gov't Code § 65100 et seq.
Mayor Gov't Code §§ 36801 - 36803 and 40601 et seq.
Meetings ("Ralph M. Brown Act") Gov't Code § 54950 et seq.
Peace officer standards and training Penal Code § 13500 et seq.
Personnel system Gov't Code § 45000 et seq.
Retirement systems Gov't Code §§ 45300 et seq., and 53060.1
The California Emergency Services Act Gov't Code § 8550 et seq.
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§ SR.030. Revenue and Finance.

Subject Reference
Bradley-Burns Bill of Rights Rev. & Tax. Code §§ 7221-7226
Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Rev. & Tax. Code § 7200 et seq., and Gov't
Tax Law Code § 37101
Chartered city special assessment procedure Gov't Code § 43240
Claims against public entities Gov't Code § 900 et seq.
Contracting by local agencies ("Local Agency Pub. Cont. Code § 20100 et seq.
Public Construction Act")
Development fees Gov't Code § 66000 et seq.
Financial powers Gov't Code § 37200 et seq.
Fiscal year in chartered cities Gov't Code §§ 43120 and 43122
Graffiti prevention tax Rev. & Tax. Code §§ 7287-7287.10
Local agency service fees and charges Gov't Code § 66012 et seq.
Property tax assessment, levy and collection Gov't Code § 43000 et seq.
Public works and public purchases Gov't Code § 4000 et seq.
Special gas tax street improvement fund Sts. & High. Code § 2113
The Documentary Transfer Tax Act Rev. & Tax. Code § 11901 et seq.
Transfer of tax function to county Gov't Code § 51500 et seq.
Transient occupancy tax Rev. & Tax. Code §§ 7280-7283.51
Unclaimed property Civ. Code § 2080 et seq.
Uniform Public Construction Cost Pub. Cont. Code § 22000 et seq.
Accounting Act
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§ SR.040. Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations.

Subject Reference
Alcoholic beverages-Local authority Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 23790 - 23791
Authority to license businesses Gov't Code § 37101 and Bus. & Prof. Code § 16000 et seq.
Automatic checkout systems Civ. Code § 7100 et seq.
Bingo Penal Code § 326.5
Charitable solicitations Bus. & Prof. Code § 17510 et seq.
Commercial filming Gov't Code § 65850.1
Community antenna television systems Gov't Code § 53066 et seq.
Gambling Control Act Bus. & Prof. Code § 19800 et seq.
Massage parlors Gov't Code § 51030 et seq.
Pet Boarding facilities Health & Safety Code § 122380 et seq.
Private Investigator Act Bus. & Prof. Code § 7512 et seq.
Taxicabs and vehicles for hire Veh. Code §§ 16500 et seq., 21100(b) and 21112 and Gov't Code § 53075 et seq.
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§ SR.050. Animals.

Subject Reference
Animals generally Food & Agric. Code § 16301 et seq.
Cruelty to animals Penal Code § 596 et seq.
Dangerous and vicious dogs Food & Agric. Code § 31601 et seq.
Dogs and dog licenses Gov't Code § 38792 and Food & Agric. Code § 30501 et seq.
Rabies control Health & Safety Code § 121575 et seq.
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§ SR.060. Health and Safety.

Subject Reference
Delinquent garbage fees Gov't Code §§ 38790.1 and 25831
Fire prevention Health & Safety Code § 13000 et seq.
Fireworks (permits) Health & Safety Code § 12640 et seq.
Fireworks (State Fireworks Law) Health & Safety Code § 12500 et seq.
Garbage and refuse collection and disposal Pub. Res. Code § 49000 et seq., and Gov't Code § 38790
Graffiti abatement Gov't Code §§ 38772 and 53069.3
Hospitals Gov't Code § 37600 et seq.
Littering Penal Code § 374 et seq.
Local control of cannabis Bus. & Prof. Code § 26200 et seq.
Medical cannabis ordinances Health & Safety Code § 11362.83
Military equipment Gov't Code § 7070 et seq.
Noise control Health & Safety Code § 46000 et seq. and Gov't Code § 65302(f)
Nuisance abatement Gov't Code § 38771 et seq., and Penal Code §§ 370, 372 and 373a
Oil and Gas, Health Protection Zones Pub. Res. Code § 3280 et seq.
Single-user restrooms Health & Safety Code § 118600
Weed and rubbish abatement Gov't Code § 39501 et seq.
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§ SR.070. Public Peace, Morals and Welfare.

Subject Reference
Crimes against property Penal Code § 450 et seq.
Crimes against public health and safety Penal Code § 369a et seq.
Crimes against public justice Penal Code § 92 et seq.
Crimes against the person Penal Code § 187 et seq.
Crimes against the public peace Penal Code § 403 et seq.
Crimes involving sexual assault and against
public decency		 Penal Code § 261 et seq.
Criminal storage of firearms Penal Code25100 et seq.
Minors Penal Code §§ 853.6a, 858(b); Welf. & Inst.
Code Div. 2 § 100 et seq., 742.10 et seq.
(graffiti)
Weapons Penal Code §§ 12001 et seq., 16000 et seq.,
17500 et seq., and 19910 et seq.
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§ SR.080. Vehicles and Traffic.

Subject Reference
Autonomous vehicles Veh. Code §§ 38750-38755
Bicycles, electric bicycles, pedicabs Veh. Code § 231 et seq., 21100(h), 21206 and
(definitions) 39000 et seq.
Bicycles Veh. Code §§ 21100 et seq., 21200 et seq.,
and 39000 et seq.
Curb markings Veh. Code § 21458
Establishment of crosswalks Veh. Code § 21106
Local traffic rules and regulations Veh. Code § 21100 et seq.
One-way street designations Veh. Code § 21657
Pedestrian rights and duties Veh. Code § 21949 et seq.
Penalties Veh. Code § 40000.1 et seq.
Speed limits Veh. Code § 22348 et seq.
Stopping, standing, and parking Veh. Code § 22500 et seq.
Through highways Veh. Code §§ 21101(b), 21353 and 21354
Traffic control devices Veh. Code § 21350 et seq.
Traffic signs, signals and markings Veh. Code § 21350 et seq.
Turning movements Veh. Code § 22100 et seq.
Vehicle weight limits Veh. Code § 35700 et seq.
Violations Veh. Code § 40000.1 et seq.
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§ SR.090. Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.

Subject Reference
Advertising displays; signs Gov't Code §§ 38774 and 65850(b); Bus. & Prof. Code § 5200 et seq.
Constructions of sidewalks and curbs Sts. & High. Code § 5870 et seq.
Improvement Act of 1911 Sts. & High. Code § 5000 et seq.
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 Sts. & High. Code § 22500 et seq.
Municipal parks Pub. Res. Code § 5181 et seq.
Obstructions and encroachments of public
ways		 Gov't Code § 38775
Tree Planting Act of 1931 Sts. & High. Code § 22000 et seq.
Underground utility districts Sts. & High. Code § 5896.1 et seq. and Gov't Code § 38793
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§ SR.100. Public Services.

Subject Reference
Connection fees Gov't Code § 66013
Inventory of known lead user service line Health & Safety Code § 116885
Municipal sewers Gov't Code § 38900 et seq., and Health & Safety Code § 5470 et seq.
Municipal water systems Gov't Code § 38730 et seq.
Water wells Water Code § 13700 et seq.
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§ SR.110. Buildings and Construction.

Subject Reference
Adoption of construction codes Health & Safety Code §§ 17922, 17958 and
17958.5
Authority to regulate buildings and
construction		 Gov't Code §§ 38601(b) and 38660
Inspection warrants Code of Civ. Proc. § 1822.50 et seq.
Manufactured housing and mobilehomes Health & Safety Code §§ 18000 et seq.,
18200 et seq.
Signs Gov't Code §§ 38774 and 65850(b); and Bus. & Prof. Code § 5200 et seq.
State Housing Law Health & Safety Code § 17910 et seq.
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§ SR.120. Subdivisions.

Subject Reference
Subdivision Map Act Gov't Code § 66410 et seq.
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§ SR.130. Zoning.

Subject Reference
Family day care homes Health & Safety Code § 1597.30 et seq.
Local authority to regulate land use Gov't Code § 65850
Local planning generally ("Planning and Zoning Law") Gov't Code § 65000 et seq.
Local zoning administration Gov't Code § 65900 et seq.
Open-space zoning Gov't Code § 65910 et seq.
Zoning fees and charges Gov't Code § 66014
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§ SR.140. Environment.

Subject Reference
Drought tolerant landscaping Gov't Code § 53087.7
Online resource center-Municipal stormwater permit compliance Water Code § 13383.9
Short-lived climate pollutants Health & Safety Code § 39730.5 et seq., and
Pub. Res. Code § 42652 et seq.
The California Environmental Quality Act Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.
The California Noise Control Act of 1973 Health & Safety Code § 46000 et seq., and Gov't Code § 65302(f)
Wildfire mitigation (electric utilities and
electrical cooperatives)		 Pub. Util. Code § 8387

Article OL

ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE

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§ OL.010. Ordinance list and disposition table.

The following is a chronological listing of legislation of Downey, California. Each entry in this table contains a reference intended to give the user of the code the current disposition (location) of the content of each particular ordinance and indicating its inclusion or exclusion in the Code. [Enabling legislation which is not general and permanent in nature is considered to be non-Code material (Special).]

A complete listing, including disposition, of all legislation reviewed in conjunction with the original publication of the Code is on file in the office of the Clerk.

  1. "Special" ordinances, such as specific agreements and contracts, rezones of land, or other enactments not of a permanent or long-term nature, are usually not codified. They may, however, still be in effect. A user of the Code wishing to review such an ordinance should consult with the office of the Clerk for additional information.

  2. A disposition such as 3 refers to a chapter of this Code, and indicates that some or all of the content of a particular ordinance is still in effect, and may be found in the section(s) of that chapter.

  3. A disposition such as 3199 [3197] indicates that the ordinance mislabeled the amending chapter/section and the number in brackets is the correct one.

Ord. No. Disposition Date
802 Posting of legal notices (§ 2108) 08-27-85
858 City Council reimbursement (§ 2102) 08-25-87
1053 Floodplain management, grading and paving standards
(§ 8700 et seq.)		 07-14-98
1054 Permits for filming motion pictures and television
(§ 6905 et seq.)		 08-11-98
1055 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 08-25-98
1056 Adopting by reference Los Angeles County Health
Code (Not codified)		 09-08-98
1057 Transient Occupancy Tax (§ 6126 et seq.) 10-13-98
1058 Wireless communication facilities (Repealed by 1236) 10-27-98
1059 Management of parkway trees (§ 7600 et seq.) 11-10-98
1060 Documents with federal government for NASA
property (Not codified)		 11-24-98
1061 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 02-23-99
1062 Sale and use of fireworks (§ 3330 et seq.) 03-23-99
1063 Establish Downey City Hospital Commission
(Repealed by 1321)		 04-27-99
1064 1998 California Fire Code (§ 3300 et seq.) 06-22-99
1065 1998 California Building Code (Repealed by 1261) 07-27-99
1066 1998 California Electrical Code (Repealed by 17-1364) 07-27-99
1067 1998 California Mechanical Code (Repealed by
17-1365)		 07-27-99
1068 1998 California Plumbing, Swimming Pools, etc.
(Repealed by 1275)		 07-27-99
1069 1997 Uniform Housing Code (§ 8400 et seq.) 07-27-99
1070 1997 Uniform Abatement of Dangerous Building
(§ 8500 et seq.)		 07-27-99
1071 Changing the Zoning Map on specific property (Not
codified)		 08-24-99
1072 Miscellaneous parking regulations (Repealed by
18-1402)		 09-28-99
1073 Speed limits (Repealed by 18-1402) 11-09-99
1074 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 01-25-00
1075 Amend Lakewood Boulevard/Firestone Boulevard
Specific Plan (Not codified)		 01-25-00
1076 Speed limits (Repealed by 18-1402) 01-25-00
1077 Amendment to JPA for SEAACA (Not codified) 02-08-00
1078 Ambulance service subject to CUP (Repealed by 1236) 02-08-00
1079 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 03-28-00
1080 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 03-28-00
1081 Publication vending machines (Repealed by 1252) 04-28-00
1082 Amendment to PERS contract (Not codified) 06-13-00
1083 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 07-25-00
1084 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 07-25-00
1085 Self-storage/mini-warehouse subject to CUP (Repealed
by 1236)		 08-08-00
1086 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 08-08-00
1087 Speed limits (Repealed by 18-1402) 08-22-00
1088 Speed limits (Repealed by 18-1402) 10-10-00
1089 Wireless cellular antennas (Repealed by 1236) 10-24-00
1090 Changing the Zoning Map on specific property (Not
codified)		 11-14-00
1091 Establish Downtown Overlay Zone (Not codified) 11-14-00
1092 Front yard areas, maintenance and carports (Repealed
by 1236)		 11-28-00
1093 Speed limits (Repealed by 18-1402) 01-23-01
1094 On-street parking, Washburn Road (Repealed by
18-1402)		 01-23-01
1095 Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (§ 5707.5 et seq.) 01-23-01
1096 Office activities in C-1 Zone (Repealed by 1236) 02-27-01
1097 Reduction of Utility User's Tax-Natural gas (§ 6185) 02-27-01
1098 Loudspeakers and amplifiers (§ 4603) 04-24-01
1099 Massage businesses, services and practitioners (§ 6554) 04-24-01
1100 Speed limits (Repealed by 18-1402) 05-08-01
1101 Sale and use of fireworks (§ 3331 et seq.) 05-22-01
1102 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 06-12-01
1103 Moratorium for self-storage uses (Not codified) 06-12-01
1104 Extend moratorium for self-storage uses (Not codified) 07-10-01
1105 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 07-24-01
1106 Agreement with DUSD regarding sports fields at
Columbus (Not codified)		 07-24-01
1107 Reduction of Utility User's Tax-Electricity (§ 6184) 08-14-01
1108 Speed Limits (Repealed by 18-1402) 11-13-01
1109 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 11-27-01
1110 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 11-27-01
1111 Angle parking on Downey Avenue (Repealed by
18-1402)		 11-27-01
1112 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 01-22-02
1113 Development agreement for Iglesia De Cristo Church
(Not codified)		 01-22-02
1114 Redefining Councilmanic Districts (§ 2103) 01-22-02
1115 Signs (Repealed by 1236) 02-12-02
1116 Downtown Plan amendment regarding signing (Not
codified)		 02-12-02
1117 Open Space Zones (Repealed by 1236) 02-12-02
1118 Employee relations (§ 2751 et seq.) 03-12-02
1119 Speed limits (Repealed by 18-1402) 03-12-02
1120 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 03-12-02
1121 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 03-12-02
1122 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 03-12-02
1123 Downey Landing Specific Plan (Not codified) 03-26-02
1124 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 05-28-02
1125 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 05-28-02
1126 Cleanup of dog feces (§ 4254) 06-25-02
1127 Amendment to PERS contract (Not codified) 07-09-02
1128 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 07-23-02
1129 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 07-23-02
1130 Stormwater and urban runoff pollution (§ 5700 et seq.) 08-27-02
1131 Skate parks on public property (§ 10200 et seq.) 09-10-02
1132 Moratorium for used car lots (Not codified) 09-10-02
1133 Extend moratorium for used car lots (Not codified) 10-08-02
1134 Speed limits (Repealed by 18-1402) 10-08-02
1135 Taxicabs-Owner permits (§ 6533 et seq.) 10-22-02
1136 Rio Hondo Golf Course-Site and facility lease (Not codified) 11-12-02
1137 Sale and use of fireworks (§ 3333 et seq.) 11-26-02
1138 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 12-10-02
1139 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 12-10-02
1140 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 02-11-03
1141 Christmas lights and holiday decoration (Repealed by
1236)		 02-11-03
1142 Stormwater and urban runoff (§ 5700 et seq.) 02-11-03
1143 Execute documents regarding NASA Parcels I and II
(Not codified)		 02-25-03
1144 Speed limits Alameda Street (Repealed by 18-1402) 04-08-03
1145 Downtown Plan amendment for specific property (Not
codified)		 04-08-03
1146 Self-storage/mini warehouse/RV storage (Repealed by
1236)		 05-13-03
1147 Second unit developments (Repealed by 1236) 05-13-03
1148 Speed limits for Firestone Boulevard (Repealed by
18-1402)		 05-27-03
1149 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 07-08-03
1150 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 08-12-03
1151 Extend moratorium on used car lots for six months (Not
codified)		 08-26-03
1152 Prohibit loitering by street gangs (§ 4107.6) 09-09-03
1153 Speed limits for Rosecrans Avenue (Repealed by
18-1402)		 09-09-03
1154 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 10-28-03
1155 Maintenance for driveway approaches (§ 7172) 10-28-03
1156 Lease with Industrial Realty Group for fifty-five years
(Not codified)		 11-25-03
1157 Single-family dwellings, definition (Repealed by 1236) 01-27-04
1158 Used car and truck sales/display lots (Repealed by
1236)		 02-10-04
1159 Wireless communication facilities R-3 properties
(Repealed by 1236)		 02-24-04
1160 Speed limits for Imperial Highway (Repealed by
18-1402)		 03-23-04
1161 Speed limits for Stewart and Gray Road (Repealed by
18-1402)		 04-27-04
1162 2001 California Fire Code (§ 3300 et seq.) 05-25-04
1163 Speed limits for Gallatin Road (Repealed by 18-1402) 06-08-04
1164 Downey Landing fifty-five year lease for shopping
center (Not codified)		 06-29-04
1165 Changing the zoning on specific property (Not
codified)		 07-13-04
1166 Family day care homes in residential areas (Repealed
by 1236)		 08-24-04
1167 Speed limits for Studebaker Road and Clark Avenue
(Repealed by 18-1402)		 09-14-04
1168 Rules of conduct for City Council meetings (§ 2105 et
seq.)		 11-09-04
1169 Speed limits for Haledon Avenue and Bellflower
Boulevard (Repealed by 18-1402)		 12-14-04
05-1170 Amends Article III-Speed limits, Lakewood Boulevard (Repealed by 18-1402) 02/08/05
05-1171 Authorizes issuance of pension obligation bonds
regarding PERS payment (Not codified)		 03/08/05
05-1172 Amends Article III-Speed limits, Florence Avenue. (Repealed by 18-1402) 05/10/05
05-1173 Amends Article II-Debarment of contractors from City contracts. (§§ 2930-2934) 05/24/05
05-1174 Amends Article III-Police alarm permits. (§ 3712) 06/14/05
05-1175 Amends Article IX-Nonconforming uses, lots and structures (Repealed by 1236) 09/13/05
05-1176 Amends Zoning Map, 10723-10751 Lakewood Boulevard (#05-59) (Not codified) 09/27/05
05-1177 Amends Article III-Speed limits, Wiley-Burke Avenue (Repealed by 18-1402) 09/27/05
05-1178 Amends Zoning Map, 13238-13242 Cabell Avenue (#05-61) (Not codified) 10/11/05
05-1179 Amends Zoning Map, 11610 Lakewood Boulevard
(#05-75) (Not codified)		 10/25/05
05-1180 Amends Zoning Map, 8121-23 Conrad Street and 8118-32 Orange Street (#05-77) (Not codified) 10/25/05
05-1181 Adopts 2004 California Electrical Code-Building regulations (Repealed by 17-1364) 11/08/05
05-1182 Amends Article VIII, Art in public places-Building regulations (§§ 8950-8980) 11/22/05
05-1183 Approves parking lease agreement with 3627 Tweedy,
LLC for 8350 Firestone Boulevard (Not codified)		 12/13/05
06-1184 Grants oil franchise to BP West Coast Products, LLC
(Not codified)		 01/10/06
06-1185 Amends Article III-Design, placement and selection of fire protection devices (§ 3321) 01/24/06
06-1186 Establishes Council Member expense reimbursements,
superseding Ord. 858 (Not codified)		 02/28/06
06-1187 Amends Article IX-Development standards bulk and massing single/two-story family residential (Repealed by 1236) 03/28/06
06-1188 Amends Article III-Speed limits, Regentview Avenue and Washburn Road (Repealed by 18-1402) 03/28/06
06-1189 Amends ground lease with Downey Landing, LLC (Not
codified)		 03/28/06
06-1190 Amends Article III-Speed limits, Brookshire Avenue (Repealed by 18-1402) 05/09/06
06-1191 Amends Zoning Map, 7714, 7722 and 7724 Stewart
and Gray Road (#05-127) (Not codified)		 07/25/06
06-1192 Amends Zoning Map, 7612-7730 Stewart and Gray and 11905- 11923 Rives (#06-62) (Not codified) 07/25/06
06-1193 Amends Article IV-Juvenile daytime curfew and loitering (§ 4109.5) 08/22/06
06-1194 Amends Article VIII-Art in public places-Building regulations, clarify fee (§ 8965) 08/22/06
06-1195 Grants oil franchise to ExxonMobil Oil Corporation
(Not codified)		 09/12/06
06-1196 Amends Article III-Speed limits, Paramount Boulevard (Repealed by 18-1402) 10/24/06
06-1197 Amends Article III-Speed limits, Old River Road (Repealed by 18-1402) 11/14/06
06-1198 Amends Article III-Speed limits, Patton Road (Repealed by 18-1402) 11/28/06
06-1199 Amends Article IX-Off-street parking in the R-1 and R-2 Zones (Repealed by 1236) 11/28/06
07-1200 Amends Zoning Map, 11915 Downey Avenue
(#06-132) (Not codified)		 1/9/07
07-1201 Moratorium on the approval of any subdivisions, use
permits, variances, or any other applicable entitlement
which would allow for the development of the property
located at 7447 East Firestone Boulevard and
commonly known as Johnie's Broiler (Not codified)		 1/23/07
07-1202 Amends Article III- Speed limits, Downey Avenue (Repealed by 18-1402) 1/23/07
07-1203 Amends Article VI-Telephone users tax (§ 6182) 1/23/07
07-1204 Amends Zoning Map, 59 parcels bounded by Hall
Road, Bellflower Boulevard, Lakewood Boulevard and
Southern Pacific Railroad (#06-097) (Not codified)		 2/13/07
07-1205 Amends Article III- Speed limits, Quill Drive (Repealed by 18-1402) 2/13/07
07-1206 Interim urgency ordinance extending moratorium
imposed by Ord. 07-1201 on development of certain
property commonly known as "Johnie's Broiler" (Not
codified)		 2/27/07
07-1207 Amends Article III- Speed limits, Tweedy Lane (Repealed by 18-1402) 2/27/07
07-1208 Amends Article III- Speed limits, Woodruff Avenue (Repealed by 18-1402) 3/27/07
07-1209 Amends Article III- Speed limits, Cherokee Drive (Repealed by 18-1402) 3/27/07
07-1210 On-going services and public works projects (Not
codified)		 4/10/07
07-1211 Amends Article IV-Signs on public property prohibited (§ 4118) 4/10/07
07-1212 Amends Article V-Garbage receptacles (§ 5230) 6/26/07
07-1213 Amends Article I-Penalty provisions (§ 1200) 7/10/07
07-1214 Confirms that eminent domain does not exist for
Downey redevelopment area (Not codified)		 7/27/07
17-1215 Confirms that eminent domain does not exist for
Woodruff industrial redevelopment project area (Not
codified)		 7/27/07
17-1216 Amends Article III, Speed limits, (Rives Avenue)
(Repealed by 18-1402)		 7/24/07
07-1217 Adds Ch. 8 to Article V, Construction and demolition waste management (§§ 5800-5890) 8/17/07
07-1218 Adds § 9166.05 to Article IX, Conditional use permit
required (Repealed by 1236)		 8/17/07
07-1219 Amends Article III, Speed limits, Suva Street
(Repealed by 18-1402)		 8/28/07
07-1220 Amends Article III, Speed limits, Fifth Street (Repealed
by 18-1402)		 9/25/07
07-1221 Amends Article III, Speed limits, Telegraph Road
(Repealed by 18-1402)		 9/25/07
07-1222 Amends Article III, Speed limits, Third Street
(Repealed by 18-1402)		 10/23/07
07-1223 Amends Zoning Map, 8603 Imperial Highway (#07-86)
(Not codified)		 10/23/07
07-1224 Urgency ordinance amending Article III, Chs. 3, 4, 5 and 6, Fire Code, hazardous materials, fireworks and water mains (§§ 3300- 3332, 3400-3411,3500-3516, 3600, 3610)
08-1225 Amends Article IV-Noises (4600.2) 2/12/08
08-1226 Lease agreement between City of Downey and Downey
Chamber of Commerce (Not codified)		 2/26/08
08-1227 Amends Ordinance No. 644, fees and penalties for
franchises providing video service (Not codified)		 3/11/08
08-1228 Adds Chs. 3-9 to Article IX and amends Ch. 2 of Article IX to be reserved (§§ 9900-9960.12) 3/25/08
08-1229 Amends Zoning Map, 9520 Telegraph Road (Not
codified)		 3/25/08
08-1230 Interim urgency ordinance placing moratorium on
development of new standalone wireless
communication facilities pending development of
wireless communication facilities policy (Not codified)		 7/22/08
08-1231 Amends Article III, Speed limits, Alameda Street
(Repealed by 18-1402)		 8/12/08
08-1232 Approves City membership in Los Angeles Regional
Interoperable Communications System and execution
of Related Joint Powers Agreement (Repealed by 1240)		 9/9/08
08-1233 Amends Article I, General Provisions, by adding Ch. 4, Administrative Citations, and amending § 1200, Violations, Penalties (§§ 1200 and 1400-1411) 9/23/08
08-1234 Urgency ordinance amending Article IX, Land Use,
renumbering § 9136.28 to be § 9426, Wireless
Communication Facilities, and amending said section
(Repealed by 1236)		 9/23/08
08-1235 Amends Article III, Speed limits, Firestone Boulevard
(Repealed by 18-1402)		 10/28/08
08-1236 Adopts comprehensive update to Article IX, Land Use, repealing and replacing Chapters 1 through 8(§§ 9102-9838) 10/28/08
08-1237 Amends §§ 2490, 3185(d), 3331, 6553(a)-(e), 6553.2, 6554(m), 6556(b), 7123.2, 7125, 7172.9(d) and 8007 to update references to Article IX, Land Use, in relation to the comprehensive amendments enacted by Ord. 1236(§§ 2490, 3331, 6553, 6553.2, 6554, 6556, 7123, 7125,7172.9) 10/28/08
08-1238 Adds Ch. 9, Public Nuisances, to Article V, Sanitation(§§ 5900- 5926) 10/28/08
09-1239 Adds Ch. 7, Abandoned and Vacant Property Registration and Maintenance, to Article VIII, Building Regulations (§§ 8600-8655) 1/13/09
09-1240 Approves City's membership in the Los Angeles
Regional Interoperable Communications System and
repeals Ord. 08-1232 (Not codified)		 2/24/09
09-1241 Approves a restrictive use agreement between the City
and Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market (Not codified)		 4/28/09
09-1242 Amends Article III, One-way streets and alleys
(Repealed by 18-1402)		 4/28/09
09-1243 Amends Article III, Speed limits, Rosencrans Avenue
(Repealed by 18-1402)		 4/28/09
09-1244 Amends the contract between the City Council and the
Board of Administration of the California Public
Employees' Retirement System (Not codified)		 5/12/09
09-1245 Amends Ch. 1, Disorderly Conduct, Etc., to Article IV,
Public Welfare, Morals, and Policy (§ 4118)		 6/23/09
09-1246 Amends § 3186(h), speed limits (Repealed by 18-1402) 7/14/09
09-1247 Amends § 3155.2(b), angle parking (Repealed by
18-1402)		 7/28/09
09-1248 Amends §§ 9122, 9128, 9158, 9312.06, 9312.08(b),
9314.04, 9318.04, 9420.22(g), 9426.04(b), 9514,
9520.08(d), 9534.26(c), 9610.04(f), 9612, 9614.02(a)
and (s), 9618.04(a)(6), 9618.06(c), 9626, 9706.02(b),
9710.02(h), 9726 and 9814.04(h), land use (superseded
by 09-1248A)		 7/28/09
09-1248A Amends §§ 9122, 9128, 9158, 9312.06, 9312.08(b),
9314.04, 9318.04, 9420.22(g), 9426.04(b), 9514,
9520.08(d), 9534.26(c), 9610.04(f), 9612, 9614.02(a)
and (s), 9618.04(a)(6), 9618.06(c), 9626, 9706.02(b),
9710.02(h), 9726 and 9814.04(h), land use (§§ 9122,
9128, 9158, 9312, 9314, 9318, 9420, 9426, 9514, 9520,
9534, 9610, 9612, 9614, 9618, 9626, 9706, 9710, 9726
and 9814)		 7/28/09
09-1249 Dissolves vehicle parking district No. 1 (Not codified) 7/28/09
09-1250 Adds Ch. 9 to Art. III, sex offender residency restrictions (§§ 3900- 3918) 8/11/09
09-1251 Amends §§ 5(A), 6(E) and 17(A)(iv) of the lease with
the Downey Community Hospital Foundation (Not
codified)		 8/11/09
09-1252 Amends Ch. 8 of Art. V, construction and demolition waste management (§§ 5800-5890) 9/8/09
09-1253 Repeals and replaces Part 11 (§§ 6598-6599.12) to Ch. 5 of Art. VI, publication vending machines(§§ 6598.1-6598.12) 10/27/09
09-1254 Urgency ordinance establishing a temporary
moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries (Not
codified)		 11/10/09
09-1255 Urgency ordinance establishing a temporary
moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries (Not
codified)		 12/15/09
10-1256 Amends Zoning Map, 9920-9990 (# 6390-010-047) (Not codified) 1/12/10
10-1257 Amends § 9314.06(a), land use (§ 9314) 2/9/10
10-1258 Repeals and replaces Part 2 (§§ 2410-2412) to Ch. 4 of Art. II; repeals Part 6 (§§ 2455-2461) and Part 7 (§§ 2470-2475) to Ch. 4 of Art. II, public works committee (§§ 2410-2417) 4/24/10
10-1259 Amends §§ 7302 and 7303, right of entry (§§ 7302,
7303)		 5/11/10
10-1260 Approves Amusement Industry, Inc., dba Westland
Industries, statutory development agreement (Not
codified)		 5/11/10
10-1261 Repeals and replaces Ch. 1 of Art. VIII, building code
(Repealed by 1272)		 5/26/10
10-1262 Amends §§ 9314.06(B)(2) and 9814.04(H), outdoor
dining areas (§§ 9314, 9814)		 7/27/10
10-1263 Grants a franchise for the maintenance and operation of
an existing oil and gas pipeline (Not codified)		 8/10/10
10-1264 Adds Ch. 3 §§ 10300-10302 to Art. X, dog parks(§§ 10300- 10302) 8/10/10
10-1265 Adds Part 8 §§ 2480-2487 to Art. II of Ch. 4, green task force (Repealed by 24-1515) 9/28/10
10-1266 Amends § 3179(c)(4), truck routes (Repealed by
18-1402)		 10/12/10
10-1267 Adopts Downtown Downey Specific Plan
(PLN-10-08074) (Not codified)		 10/12/10
10-1268 Repeals § 9326, Downtown Plan for Historical
Downtown District (Repealer)		 10/12/10
10-1269 Extends moratorium on the temporary prohibition
against establishment and operation of medical
marijuana dispensaries (Not codified)		 10/26/10
10-1270 Amends Zoning Map, 10441-45 Lakewood Boulevard
(Not codified)		 11/9/10
10-1271 Amends § 3186(g), speed limits (Repealed by 18-1402) 12/14/10
11-1272 Repeals and replaces Ch. 1 of Art. VIII, building code
(Repealed by 14-1323)		 1/11/11
11-1273 Amends Ch. 2 of Art. VIII, electrical code (Repealed
by 17-1364)		 1/11/11
11-1274 Amends Ch. 3 of Art. VIII, mechanical code (Repealed
by 17-1365)		 1/11/11
11-1275 Repeals and replaces Ch. 4 of Art. VIII, plumbing code
(Repealed by 14-1326)		 1/11/11
11-1276 Adds Ch. 11 to Art. VIII, green building standards code
(Repealed by 17-1367)		 1/11/11
11-1277 Adds Ch. 12 to Art. VIII, energy code (Repealed by
17-1368)		 1/11/11
11-1278 Adds Ch. 13 to Art. VIII, residential code (Repealed by
17-1369)		 1/11/11
11-1279 Amends § 3186(kk) [hh], speed limits (Repealed by
18-1402)		 1/11/11
11-1280 Adds § 4971 to Ch. 11 of Art. IV, adopting by
reference Ch. 8.04 of the Public Health Licenses Code
of the County of Los Angeles (§ 4971)		 2/22/11
11-1281 Grants franchise for the maintenance and operation of
an existing oil and gas pipeline (Not codified)		 4/12/11
11-1282 Approves agreement for purchase, sale and escrow
instructions with Champion Automotive Properties,
LLC (Not codified)		 4/26/11
11-1283 Amends §§ 8965(a) and 8975; repeals § 8970, art in public places (§§ 8965-8975) 06/13/11
11-1284 Adds § 3178 [3177.1] to Ch. 1 of Art. III, residential
preferential parking districts (Repealed by 18-1402)		 06/13/11
11-1285 Adds § 4102 to Ch. 1 of Art. IV, controlled substances;
public places (§ 4102)		 06/28/11
11-1286 Approves agreement for use of Downey swimming
pool by the Unified School District (Not codified)		 07/12/11
11-1287 Amends § 3186(c) and (j), speed limits (Repealed by
18-1402)		 07/26/11
11-1288 Adds § 9428; amends §§ 9138, 9146, 9152 and 9154 of
Art. IX, medical marijuana dispensaries (§§ 9138,
9146, 9152, 9154)		 08/09/11
11-1289 Urgency ordinance to implement compliance with Part
1.9 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety
Code (Not codified)		 08/23/11
11-1290 Compliance with Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the
California Health and Safety Code (Not codified)		 09/13/11
11-1291 Adds Ch. 11 to Art. II, campaign finance reform(§§ 2940-2946) 09/13/11
11-1292 Amends § 3186(i), speed limits (Repealed by 18-1402) 09/27/11
11-1293 Adds Ch. 12 to Art. VI, towing service franchise program (§§ 6970- 6977) 10/25/11
11-1294 Amends contract with the California Public Employees'
Retirement System (Not codified)		 11/08/11
11-1295 Amends Chs. 3-6 of Art. III, fire code, hazardous materials code, fireworks and water mains and fire hydrants (§§ 3300-3332, 3400-3411, 3500-3516,3600, 3610) 11/22/11
11-1296 Amends § 3186(i), speed limits (Repealed by 18-1402) 11/22/11
11-1297 Adds § 10128 to Ch. 1 of Art. X, smoking prohibited
(§ 10128)		 11/22/11
12-1298 Amends contract with the California Public Employees'
Retirement System (Not codified)		 01/10/12
12-1299 Amends Downey Landing Specific Plan (Not codified) 01/24/12
12-1300 Approves development agreement PLN-11-00136 (Not
codified)		 01/24/12
12-1301 Amends §§ 8950 and 8980, art in public places
(§§ 8950, 8980)		 03/27/12
12-1302 Amends § 3186, speed limits designated (Repealed by
18-1402)		 04/24/12
12-1303 Amends Zoning Map, 8605 Gallatin Road (Not
codified)		 09/25/12
12-1304 Adds § 6221 and Ch. 3 to Art. VI, §§ 6300-6302; amends §§ 6206, 6207.1 and 6209; repeals and replaces §§ 6200-6200.2; repeals §§ 6200.3 and 6248, business licenses (§§ 6200-6200.2, 6206, 6207.1, 6209, 6221,6300-6302) 09/25/12
12-1305 Amends contract with the California Public Employees'
Retirement System (Not codified)		 10/09/12
12-1306 Adds § 3186(jj), speed limits (Repealed by 18-1402) 11/13/12
12-1307 Amends Ch. 1D of Art. VI, utility users' tax(§§ 6180-6199.5) 11/06/12
13-1308 Amends § 3186(e), speed limits (Repealed by 18-1402) 02/26/13
13-1309 Amends § 2905 of Ch. 9 of Art. II, bidding (§ 2905) 03/12/13
13-1310 Amends § 2910 of Ch. 9 of Art. II, local vendor
preference (§ 2910)		 02/12/13
13-1311 Amends Downey Specific Plan PLN-13-00052 (Not
codified)		 04/23/13
13-1312 Adds Ch. 12, §§ 2950-2959 to Art. II, use of official city name, city seals, mottos, logos and patches(§§ 2950-2959) 05/28/13
13-1313 Adds § 9430; amends §§ 9130, 9158, 9160, 9312.06(d),
9314.04(d) and 9708 of Art. IX, emergency shelters,
transitional housing, supportive housing, single resident
occupancies (§§ 9130, 9158, 9160, 9312, 9314, 9430,
9708)		 06/11/13
13-1314 Adds § 3173.2 to Ch. 1 of Art. III, veterans' exemption
(Repealed by 18-1402)		 06/11/13
13-1315 Adds Ch. 12, §§ 2950 and 2951 [Ch. 13, §§ 2960 and
2961] to Art. II, economic development authority
(§§ 2960, 2961)		 07/09/13
13-1316 Amends § 9314.04(a) and (d), C-P zone (§ 9314) 07/09/13
13-1317 Amends § 2100, council meetings (§ 2100) 08/13/13
13-1318 Amends § 2704, classified service (§ 2704) 09/10/13
13-1319 Approves development agreement PLN-12-00164 (Not
codified)		 09/10/13
13-1320 Amends §§ 5700-5712 of Ch. 7 of Art. V, storm water and urban runoff pollution and conveyance controls (§§ 5700-5712) 11/12/13
13-1321 Repeals §§ 2476-2477.6, hospital commission (Repealer) 11/26/13
13-1322 Amends Zoning Map, 1110 Lakewood Boulevard (Not
codified)		 11/26/13
14-1323 Repeals and replaces Ch. 1 of Art. VIII, building code
(Repealed by 17-1363)		 04/08/14
14-1324 Amends Ch. 2 of Art. VIII, electrical code (Repealed
by 17-1364)		 04/08/14
14-1325 Amends Ch. 3 of Art. VIII, mechanical code (Repealed
by 17-1365)		 04/08/14
14-1326 Repeals and replaces Ch. 4 of Art. VIII, plumbing code
(Repealed by 17-1366)		 04/08/14
14-1327 Amends Ch. 11 of Art. VIII, green building standards
code (Repealed by 17-1367)		 04/08/14
14-1328 Amends Ch. 12 of Art. VIII, energy code (Repealed by
17-1368)		 04/08/14
14-1329 Amends Ch. 13 of Art. VIII, residential code (Repealed
by 17-1369)		 04/08/14
14-1330 Amends Ch. 7 of Art. V, storm water and urban runoff pollution and conveyance controls (§§ 5700-5712) 04/22/14
14-1331 Amends Chs. 3-6 of Art. III, fire code(§§ 3300-3332, 3400- 3411, 3500-3515, 3600,3610) 05/13/14
14-1332 Repeals Ch. 2 of Art. III, bicycles (Repealer) 06/10/14
14-1333 Amends § 3186(n) and (s), speed limits (Repealed by
18-1402)		 08/26/14
14-1334 Amends § 3179(c)(4), truck routes (Repealed by
18-1402)		 10/28/14
14-1335 Adds Ch. 10A to Art. II, payment of prevailing wages
on public works projects (§ 2935)		 11/25/14
15-1336 Amends § 9806.04, procedures (§ 9806.04) 02/10/15
15-1337 Amends Ch. 9 of Art. III, registered sex offender loitering restriction (§§ 3900-3904) 04/23/15
15-1338 Amends § 3186(b) and (cc), speed limits (Repealed by
18-1402)		 05/12/15
15-1339 Amends §§ 9126, 9134, 9144, 9146, 9156, 9166 and
9426.04, wireless telecommunication facilities
(§§ 9126, 9134, 9144, 9146, 9156, 9166, 9426.04)		 05/12/15
15-1340 Urgency ordinance amending Ch. 3.5 of Art. VII, water
conservation (§§ 7350, 7353)		 06/09/15
15-1341 Amends Ch. 3.5 of Art. VII, water conservation
(§§ 7350, 7353)		 06/23/15
15-1342 Approves lease agreement with Cingular Wireless PCS,
LLC (Not codified)		 07/14/15
15-1343 Amends §§ 2953 and 2959-2961 [2959-2959.02], use of official logos and symbols (§§ 2953, 2959,2959.01, 2959.02) 08/11/15
15-1344 Adds Ch. 2.5 to Art. VIII, solar energy systems(§§ 8150.02- 8150.10) 08/25/15
15-1345 Amends § 5.4.2 of the Downtown specific plan
(Special)		 09/8/15
15-1346 Adds Ch. 14 to Art. II, community benefit districts(§§ 3000-3013) 10/27/15
15-1347 Amends §§ 9144, 9160, 9520.04(c) and (k) [j] and
9814.04(f), synthetic turf installation (§§ 9144, 9160,
9520, 9814)		 11/24/15
15-1348 Amends § 4130(a) and (c), hotels, lodging and rooming
houses (§ 4130)		 12/8/15
16-1349 Amends § 2481, green task force members (Repealed
by 24-1515)		 01/26/16
16-1350 Amends §§ 9146 and 9428, medical marijuana (§ 9146) 01/26/16
16-1351 Grants oil pipeline franchise to Tesoro SoCal Pipeline
Co., LLC (Not codified)		 02/23/16
16-1352 Grants an integrated waste management services
franchise agreement to CalMet Services, Inc. (Not
codified)		 02/23/16
16-1353 Adds § 6511.1, exemption (§ 6511.1) 02/23/16
16-1354 Amends §§ 9126 and 9318.04, zoning (§§ 9126,
9318.04)		 03/8/16
16-1355 Amends Zoning Map, 11104 Pangborn Avenue and
9511 Firestone Boulevard (Not codified)		 05/10/16
16-1356 Amends Zoning Map, 11434-11444 Downey Avenue
and 8307 Iowa Street (Not codified)		 05/24/16
16-1357 Amends §§ III-A(C)(1) and IV(D)(1)(a) of the
Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan (Not codified)		 07/12/16
16-1358 Grants oil pipeline franchise to Torrance Pipeline Co.,
LLC (Not codified)		 09/27/16
16-1359 Amends Zoning Map, 7940 Telegraph Road (Not
codified)		 10/25/16
16-1360 Amends Zoning Map, 8104 Stewart and Gray Road
(Not codified)		 10/25/16
16-1361 Amends Zoning Map, 9525-9601 Firestone Boulevard,
11016-11100 Pangborn Avenue and 11017-1121
Newville Avenue (Not codified)		 11/07/16
16-1362 Adds Ch. 12E to Art. VI, transactions and use tax(§§ 6199.60- 6199.78) 11/08/16
17-1363 Repeals and replaces Ch. 1 of Art. VIII, Downey
building code (Repealed by 20-1425)		 01/24/17
17-1364 Repeals and replaces Ch. 2 of Art. VIII, Downey
electrical code (Repealed by 20-1426)		 01/24/17
17-1365 Repeals and replaces Ch. 3 of Art. VIII, Downey
mechanical code (Repealed by 20-1427)		 01/24/17
17-1366 Repeals and replaces Ch. 4 of Art. VIII, Downey
plumbing code (Repealed by 20-1428)		 01/24/17
17-1367 Repeals and replaces Ch. 11 of Art. VIII, Downey
green building standards code (Repealed by 20-1430)		 01/24/17
17-1368 Repeals and replaces Ch. 12 of Art. VIII, Downey
energy code (Repealed by 20-1431)		 01/24/17
17-1369 Repeals and replaces Ch. 13 of Art. VIII, Downey
residential code (Repealed by 20-1435)		 01/24/17
17-1370 Amends Part 9 of Chapter 4 of Art. II, board of building appeals (§§ 2490-2492) 01/24/17
17-1371 Amends Chs. 3-6 of Art. III, fire code(§§ 3300-3610) 01/24/17
17-1372 Amends §§ 5810(E) and (L), 5820(B)(9), 5850(A)(2)
and (B) and 5860(C), construction and demolition
waste management (§§ 5810, 5820, 5850, 5860)		 01/24/17
17-1373 Amends § 3186, speed limits (Repealed by 18-1402) 01/24/17
17-1374 Amends the Lakewood/Firestone specific plan (Not
codified)		 03/28/17
17-1375 Amends Zoning Map, 9041 Imperial Highway (Not
codified)		 03/28/17
17-1376 Establishes a moratorium on accessory and junior
accessory dwelling units (Not codified)		 04/25/17
17-1377 Amends § 2105(m), animals in council chambers
(§ 2105)		 05/09/17
17-1378 Extends moratorium on accessory and junior accessory
dwelling units (Not codified)		 05/23/17
17-1379 Amends Zoning Map, 10361 Foster Road (Not
codified)		 05/23/17
17-1380 Adds § 4115, urination or defecation (§ 4115) 06/27/17
17-1381 Amends § 10128, smoking prohibited (§ 10128) 06/27/17
17-1382 Approves amendment to lease agreement (Not codified) 09/12/17
17-1383 Amends development agreement (Not codified) 09/12/17
17-1384 Amends §§ 9126, 9132 and 9146; repeals and replaces
§ 9428, cannabis activities (§§ 9126, 9132, 9146, 9428)		 10/24/17
17-1385 Establishes a moratorium on subdividing parcels in the
R-1 zone (Not codified)		 10/24/17
17-1386 Approves implementation of a community choice
aggregation program (Not codified)		 11/14/17
17-1387 (Number not used)
17-1388 Adds § 7102.2.2, oversized loads (§ 7102.2.2) 11/28/17
18-1389 Amends Zoning Map, 12120 - 12132 Woodruff Ave.
(Not codified)		 02/13/18
18-1390 Approves lease agreement between City of Downey
and Downey Chamber of Commerce (Not codified)		 02/27/18
18-1391 Approves licensing and encroachment agreement with
Crown Castle NG West LLC (Not codified)		 02/27/18
18-1392 Approves lease agreement between City of Downey
and Plaza de la Raza Child Development (Not codified)		 04/24/18
18-1393 Adds § 96.20.05, signage for private primary education
(K-12) schools (§ 96.20.05)		 04/24/18
18-1394 Amends §§ 9122, 9124, 9128, 9134, 9138, 9140, 9142,
9158, 9312, 9708; repeals and replaces § 9414,
accessory dwelling units (§§ 9122, 9124, 9128, 9134,
9138, 9140, 9142, 9158, 9312, 9708)		 05/22/18
18-1395 Amends §§ 9126, 9152, 9314.04, 9316.04, 9318.04,
9322.04, 9712, omnibus ordinance (§§ 9126, 9152,
9314.04, 9316.04, 9318.04, 9322.04, 9712)		 06/26/18
18-1396 Approves agreement with All-City Management
Services (Not codified)		 07/10/18
18-1397 Adds § 9326; amends §§ 9124, 9126, 9134, 9136, 9144,
9146, 9150, 9156, 9158, 9302, 9314.02(a) and (g),
9314.04, 9318.02 and 9318.04, biomedical overlay
zone (§§ 9124, 9126, 9134, 9136, 9144, 9146, 9150,
9156, 9158, 9302, 9314.02, 9314.04, 9318.02, 9318.04,
9326)
18-1398 Adopts a zone change to rezone property at 10303
Downey Avenue and 10221 Downey Avenue to be R-2
(Not codified)		 08/14/18
18-1399 Interim urgency ordinance establishing a temporary
moratorium on new and expanding existing massage
therapy establishments (Not codified)		 10/09/18
18-1400 Extends moratorium on new and expanding existing
massage therapy establishments (Not codified)		 11/13/18
18-1401 Interim urgency ordinance establishing a temporary
moratorium on subdividing large parcels in the R-1
zone (Not codified)		 11/13/18
18-1402 Repeals and replaces Ch. 1 of Art. III, traffic regulations (§§ 3100- 3199.14) 11/13/18
18-1403 Approves agreement with Nationwide Environmental
Services (Not codified)		 11/13/18
18-1404 Extends moratorium on subdividing large parcels in the
R-1 zone (Not codified)		 11/27/18
18-1405 Reauthorizes and readopts Ordinance No. 644 and as
amended by Ordinance No. 18-1227, PEG fees (Not
codified)		 12/11/18
19-1406 Amends § 3199.10, speed limits (§ 3199.10) 04/09/19
19-1407 Approves second amendment to the Tierra Luna
development agreement (Not codified)		 04/09/19
19-1408 Urgency ordinance adding Part 6 of Ch. 1 of Art. VII,
wireless facilities in right-of-way (Not codified)		 04/09/19
19-1409 Adds Part 6 of Ch. 1 of Art. VII, wireless facilities in right-of-way (§§ 7199-7199.10) 04/23/19
19-1410 Approves renewal of general services agreement (Not
codified)		 06/11/19
19-1411 Adds § 3197.1, app-based rideshare parking zones
(§ 3197.1)		 06/11/19
19-1412 Adds Ch. 12 to Art. IV, feeding wildlife(§§ 4980-4983) 06/25/19
19-1413 Urgency ordinance adding Part 3.1 to Art. VI, Ch. 5;
amending §§ 6545 and 6545.1; renumbering Art. VI,
Ch. 5 Part 3.1 to be Part 3.2, sidewalk vending
(Repealed by 19-1415)		 07/23/19
19-1414 Amend s§ 3199.10(c), speed limits (§ 3199.10) 08/13/19
19-1415 Adds Part 3.1 to Art. VI, Ch. 5 §§ 6544-6544.14; amends §§ 6545 and 6545.1; renumbers Art. VI, Ch. 5 Part 3.1 to be Part 3.2, sidewalk vending(§§ 6544-6544.14, 6545, 6545.1) 08/27/19
19-1416 Amends § 2105, rules of conduct for city council
meetings (§ 2105)		 08/27/19
19-1417 Amends §§ 6533-6556, 9314.04 and 9402.4(j) and (k), massage establishments (§§ 6553-6556, 9314.04,9402.04) 09/24/19
19-1418 Approves a zone change for property located at 7224
Florence Avenue from P-B to R-3 (Not codified)		 09/24/19
19-1419 Approves a zone change for property located at 13034
Downey Avenue from C-2 and P-B to C-1 (Not
codified)		 09/24/19
19-1420 Extends moratorium on subdividing large parcels in the
R-1 zone (Not codified)		 10/08/19
19-1421 Amends Ch 11 of Art. II, campaign finance reform regulations (§§ 2940-2948) 01/28/20
19-1422 Repeals and replaces § 4133; repeals §§ 4133.1 and
4133.2 (§§ 4133, 4133.1, 4133.2)		 01/28/20
20-1423 Adds §§ 3164.1 and 3164.2, motorized scooters and
mobility devices (§§ 3164.1, 3164.2)		 01/28/20
20-1424 Amends Chs. 3-6 of Art. III, fire code, hazardous materials code, fireworks and water mains and fire hydrants (§§ 3300-3332, 3400-3411, 3500-3516,3600-3610) 2/11/20
20-1425 Repeals and replaces Ch. 1 of Art. VIII, Downey
building code (Repealed by 22-1491)		 2/11/20
20-1426 Repeals and replaces Ch. 2 of Art. VIII, Downey
electrical code (§ 8101)		 2/11/20
20-1427 Repeals and replaces Ch. 3 of Art. VIII, Downey
mechanical code (§ 8201)		 2/11/20
20-1428 Repeals and replaces Ch. 4 of Art. VIII, Downey
plumbing code (§ 8301)		 2/11/20
20-1429 Repeals and replaces Ch. 9 of Art. VIII, Downey
historical building code (§ 8807)		 2/11/20
20-1430 Repeals and replaces Ch. 11 of Art. VIII, Downey
green building standards code (§ 8985)		 2/11/20
20-1431 Repeals and replaces Ch. 12 of Art. VIII, Downey
energy code (§ 8990)		 2/11/20
20-1432 Adds Ch. 14 to Art. VIII, Downey administrative building and housing code (§§ 8999.20-8999.48) 2/11/20
20-1433 Adds Ch. 15 to Art. VIII, Downey existing building
code (§ 8999.50)		 2/11/20
20-1434 Adds Ch. 16 to Art. VIII, Downey referenced standards
code (§ 8999.60)		 2/11/20
20-1435 Repeals and replaces Ch. 13 of Art. VIII, Downey
residential code (Repealed by 22-1500)		 2/11/20
20-1436 Amends §§ 9312.06, 9316.04, 9414.06 and 9814.04,
large family day care uses in residentially zoned
properties (§§ 9312, 9316, 9814)		 2/11/20
20-1437 Amends Ch. 1 of Art. II, rules of conduct for city
council meetings (§ 2105)		 2/25/20
20-1438 Urgency ordinance allowing tenants of single-family
residences and dwelling units to repay unpaid rents
within three months after city terminates the local
emergency (Not codified)		 4/2/20
20-1439 Urgency ordinance enacting a temporary moratorium
on evictions due to nonpayment of rent for commercial
tenants resulting from loss of income due to COVID-19
pandemic (Not codified)		 4/2/20
20-1440 Approves agreement with SMSA limited partnership
doing business as Verizon (Not codified)		 4/14/20
20-1441 Approves amendment to joint exercise of powers
agreement extending term of Southeast area animal
control authority (Not codified)		 5/12/20
20-1442 Approves amendment to joint exercise of powers
agreement with Workforce Development Services (Not
codified)		 5/12/20
20-1443 Approves lease agreement amendment with Holdings
Downey, LLC and IRG Downey (Not codified)		 5/26/20
20-1444 Urgency ordinance enacting a temporary moratorium
on evictions due to nonpayment of rent for commercial
tenants resulting from loss of income due to COVID-19
pandemic (Not codified)		 6/23/20
20-1445 Urgency ordinance enacting a temporary moratorium
on evictions due to nonpayment of rent for residential
tenants resulting from loss of income due to COVID-19
pandemic (Not codified)		 6/23/20
20-1446 Urgency ordinance enacting temporary extension in the
time for review and action on development applications
in response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
(Not codified)		 7/14/20
20-1447 Approves a zone change for property located at 9432
Telegraph Road from P-B to C-2 (Not codified)		 7/28/20
20-1448 Urgency ordinance enacting a temporary moratorium
on evictions due to nonpayment of rent for commercial
tenants resulting from loss of income due to COVID-19
pandemic (Not codified)		 7/28/20
20-1449 Urgency ordinance enacting a temporary moratorium
on evictions due to nonpayment of rent for residential
tenants resulting from loss of income due to COVID-19
pandemic (Not codified)		 7/28/20
20-1450 Approves amendment to joint powers authority
agreement (Not codified)		 8/25/20
20-1451 Urgency ordinance extending the temporary
moratorium on evictions of commercial tenants
resulting from loss of income due to COVID-19
pandemic and rent repayment period (Not codified)		 9/22/20
20-1452 Urgency ordinance amending the rent repayment period
set forth in Ord. No. 1445 (Not codified)		 9/22/20
20-1453 Adds § 8986, electric vehicle charging systems
(§ 8986)		 10/13/20
20-1454 Adds §§ 8999.18 and 8999.44.5; amends § 8730,
grading regulations (Repealed by 22-1500)		 10/13/20
20-1455 Authorizes issuance and sale of pension obligation
bonds regarding PERS payment (Not codified)		 11/10/20
21-1456 Approves lease agreement with Holdings Downey,
LLC and IRG Downey, LLC (Not codified)		 1/12/21
21-1457 Urgency ordinance extending the temporary
moratorium on evictions of commercial tenants
resulting from loss of income due to COVID-19
pandemic and rent repayment period (Not codified)		 1/26/21
21-1458 Amends Ch. 9 of Art. II, purchasing procedure(§§ 2900-2914) 1/26/21
21-1459 Approves municipal facility license agreement with
new Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for the installation of
wireless communications facilities in the public right-
of-way (Not codified)		 2/9/21
21-1460 Urgency ordinance extending the temporary
moratorium on evictions of commercial tenants
resulting from loss of income due to COVID-19
pandemic and rent repayment period (Not codified)		 3/23/21
21-1461 Approves a zone change of the property located at
12021 Woodruff Avenue from M-2 and P-B to M-2 and
a mitigated negative declaration (Not codified)		 3/23/21
21-1462 Adds § 9933.11; amends §§ 9124, 9128, 9130, 9132,
9134, 9138, 9142, 9144, 9146, 9152, 9156, 9158, 9160,
9166, 9312.08, 9520.04, 9520.08, 9534.14, 9534.20,
9534.22, 9708, 9710.02, 9814.04 and 9931.6, single
family residential development and subdivisions
standards and single family design guidelines for
development (§§ 9124, 9128, 9130, 9132, 9134, 9138,
9142, 9144, 9146, 9152, 9156, 9158, 9160, 9166, 9312,
9520, 9534, 9708, 9710, 9814, 9931, 9933)		 5/25/21
21-1463 Approves municipal facility license agreement with
Verizon Wireless for installation of wireless
communications facilities in the public right-of-way
(Not codified)		 5/25/21
21-1464 Urgency ordinance extending the temporary
moratorium on evictions of commercial tenants
resulting from loss of income due to COVID-19
pandemic and rent repayment period (Not codified)		 6/22/21
21-1465 Approves the issuance and sale of bonds by the
Downey Public Financing Authority to finance measure
M and measure R (transportation) projects (Not
Codified)		 7/27/21
21-1466 Extends temporary moratorium on evictions of
commercial tenants for nonpayment of rent resulting
from loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic
and rent repayment period and makes other substantive
changes thereof (Not Codified)		 7/27/21
21-1467 Findings for energy services contracting pursuant to
California Government Code Section 4217.10, et seq.
(Not Codified)		 8/24/21
21-1468 Amends Downtown Downey specific plan, establishing
standards for drive-through facilities and accessory
monument signage within the Firestone Boulevard
Gateway district (Not Codified)		 9/14/21
21-1469 Adopts the Rancho Los Amigos South Campus specific
plan (Not Codified)		 10/12/21
21-1470 Amends specific plan sign standards (Not Codified) 10/26/21
21-1471 Development agreement with Giant Inland Empire RV
Center for the installation and operation of an electronic
freeway-oriented freestanding sign (Not Codified)		 10/26/21
21-1472 Adds Ch. 13, targeted residential picketing(§§ 4990--4994) 11/16/21
21-1473 Amends § 2105, rules of conduct for City Council
meetings (§ 2105)		 12/14/21
21-1474 Adds Ch. 10 to Art. V, mandatory organic waste disposal reduction (§§ 5930--5943) 12/14/21
21-1475 Amends § 2105, rules of conduct for City Council
meetings (§ 2105)		 12/14/21
22-1476 Urgency ordinance adding § 9965; amending
§§ 9312.06 and 9312.08, urban lot splits and two-unit
projects (§§ 9312, 9965)		 1/25/22
22-1477 Approves development agreement with SIFI Networks
Downey, LLC (Special)		 1/25/22
22-1478 Adds Ch. 13 of Art. IV, food handlers (§§ 4990-4992) 3/24/22
22-1479 Adds § 9965; amends §§ 9312.06 and 9312.08, urban
lot splits and two-unit projects (§§ 9312, 9965)		 2/22/22
22-1480 Amends § 2103, district elections (§ 2103) 4/24/22
22-1481 Adds §§ 9408.10 and 9432; amends §§ 9124(b), 9152
and 9314.04; repeals and replaces § 9408.08, body art
and tattoos (§§ 9124, 9152, 9314, 9408, 9432)		 4/26/22
22-1482 Adds Ch. 5 to Art I, inclusionary housing program(§§ 1500-1509) 4/26/22
22-1483 Repeals and replaces Ch. 6 of Art VIII, street tree preservation (§§ 7600-7637) 5/10/22
22-1484 Adds Ch. 15 to Art. II, military equipment use policy(§§ 3020- 3022) 6/28/22
22-1485 Adds Ch. 13 to Art VI, healthcare worker minimum
wage (Suspended by Res. No. 22-8125; repealed by
Ord. 24-1510)		 7/12/22
22-1486 Amends § 2100, city council meetings (§ 2100) 8/23/22
22-1487 Renumbers Ch. 13 of Art. IV to be Ch. 14; renumbers §§ 4990-4992 to be 4995-4997, food handlers(§§ 4995-4997) 8/23/22
22-1488 Adds Ch. 15 to Art. IV, speed contests or exhibitions of
speed		 9/13/22
22-1489 Adds Ch. 16 to Art. IV, unmanned aircraft systems
(drones)		 9/13/22
22-1490 Amends Chs. 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Art. III, fire code (3400-3410, 3500-3515, 3600 and 3610) 11/10/22
22-1491 Repeals and replaces Ch. 1 of Art VIII, Downey
building code (Repealed by 26-1535)		 11/10/22
22-1492 Amends Ch. 2 of Art VIII, Downey electrical code
(§ 8101)		 11/10/22
22-1493 Amends Ch. 3 of Art. VIII, Downey mechanical code
(§ 8201)		 11/10/22
22-1494 Amends Ch. 4 of Art. VIII, Downey plumbing code
(§ 8301)		 11/10/22
22-1495 Amends Ch. 9 of Art. VIII, Downey historical building
code (§ 8807)		 11/10/22
22-1496 Amends Ch. 11 of Art. VIII, Downey green building
standards code (§ 8985)		 11/10/22
22-1497 Amends Ch. 12 of Art. VIII, Downey energy code
(§ 8990)		 11/10/22
22-1498 Amends Ch. 15 of Art. VIII, Downey existing building
code (§ 8999.50)		 11/10/22
22-1499 Amends Ch. 16 of Art. VIII, Downey referenced
standards code (§ 8999.60)		 11/10/22
22-1500 Repeals and replaces Ch. 13 of Art. VIII, Downey
residential code (Repealed by 26-1537)		 11/10/22
22-1501 Adds § 8732; amends §§ 8730, 8731, 8733-8735, grading regulations (§§ 8730, 8731, 8732, 8733, 8734,8735) 11/10/22
22-1502 Amends Ch. 1 of Art. II, rules of conduct for city
council meetings (§ 2105)		 12/13/22
22-1503 Amends Ch. 1 of Art. II, removal from council
meetings (§ 2106)		 12/13/22
23-1504 Adds §§ 3120.5, 3127.5 and 3182.5, overnight parking
of oversized vehicles (§§ 3120.5, 3127.5, 3182.5)		 3/14/23
23-1505 Amends § 3199.10, speed limits (§ 3199.10) 3/28/23
23-1506 Adds Ch. 1.5 of Art. IV, unlawful possession of a
catalytic converter (§§ 4180, 4180.1, 4180.2, 4180.3)		 5/23/23
23-1507 (Number Not Used)
23-1508 Amends § 3199.6, establishment of residential
permitted parking districts (§ 3199.6)		 9/26/23
23-1509 Amends § 3199.10, speed limits (§ 3199.10) 9/26/23
Ord. No. Adoption
Date		 Subject Disposition Supp.
No.
24-1510 3/26/2024 Repeals Ch. 13, Art. VI added by Ord. 22-1485 and suspended by Res. No.22-8125 Special
24-1511 5/28/2024 Agreement Special
24-1512 5/28/2024 Rezoning Special
24-1513 10/8/2024 Amends Public Welfare, Morals, and Policy: Disorderly Conduct, Etc.; Amends Parks, Playgrounds, and Recreation: Public Parks; Amends Parks, Playgrounds, and Recreation: Skate Parks Ch. IV-1; Ch.
X-1; Ch. X-2
24-1514 10/22/
2024		 Rezoning Special
Ord. No. Adoption
Date		 Subject Disposition Supp.
No.
24-1515 12/10/
2024		 Amends Administration: Departments,
Boards and Commissions of the City;
Amends Use of Official City Name,
City Seals, Mottos, Logos and Patches		 Ch. II-4; Ch.
II-12		 1
24-1516 12/10/
2024		 Amends Land Use: General Provisions
and Definitions; Amends Zones and
Standards		 Ch. IX-1; Ch.
IX-3		 1
24-1517 11/5/2024 Amends Business, Trades, and Professions: Sales and Use Tax Ch. VI-1 1
24-1518 1/28/2025 Approving a Specific Plan Amendment (Rancho Los Amigos South Campus Specific Plan) Special 1
25-1519 1/28/2025 Amends Land Use: General Provisions and Definitions Ch. IX-1 1
25-1520 1/28/2025 Amends Land Use: Zones and Standards Ch. IX-3 1
25-1521 1/28/2025 Rezoning Special 1
25-1522 3/25/2025 Amends Public Safety: Traffic Regulations Ch. III-1 2
25-1523 4/8/2025 Amends Land Use: General Provisions
and Definitions; Regulations for Special
Uses and Structures; Parking		 Ch. IX-1; Ch.
IX-4; Ch.
IX-7		 2
25-1524 4/22/2025 Amends Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan Special 2
25-1525 5/13/2025 Amends Administration: City Council Ch. II-1 2
25-1526 5/13/2025 Amends Sanitation: Garbage and Refuse, Collection and Disposal Ch. V-1 2
25-1527 5/27/2025 Amends Building Regulations: Abandoned and Vacant Property Registration and Maintenance Ch. VIII-7 2
25-1528 5/28/2025 Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment, Relocation, or Expansion of Single Price Overstock/Discount Stores (Expires July 12, 2025) Special 2
25-1529 7/8/2025 Extends Moratorium on Approval,
Commencement, Establishment,
Relocation, or Expansion of Single
Price Overstock/Discount Stores
(Expires May 27, 2026)		 Special 2
Ord. No. Adoption
Date		 Subject Disposition Supp.
No.
25-1530 7/8/2025 Amends Administration: Departments,
Boards and Commissions of the City;
Purchasing Procedure; Amends Public
Safety: Traffic Regulations; Fire Code;
Burglary and Robbery Alarms; Amends
Sanitation: Construction and Demolition
Waste Management		 Ch. II-4; Ch.
II-9; Ch. III-1;
Ch. III-3; Ch.
III-7; Ch. V-8		 2
26-1531 1/13/2026 Urgency Ordinance Amending Building Regulations: Repealing and Replacing Downey Building Code Special 3
26-1532 1/13/2026 Urgency Ordinance Amending Building Regulations: Floodplain Management, Grading and Paving Special 3
26-1533 1/13/2026 Urgency Ordinance Amending Building Regulations: Repeals and Replaces Downey Residential Code Special 3
26-1534 1/13/2026 Urgency Ordinance Amending Public Safety: Repeals and Replaces Fire Code; Hazardous Materials Code; Fireworks; Water Mains: Fire Hydrants Special 3
26-1535 1/27/2026 Amends Building Regulations: Repealing and Replacing Downey Building Code Ch. VIII-1 3
26-1536 1/27/2026 Amends Building Regulations: Floodplain Management, Grading and Paving Ch. VIII-8 3
26-1537 1/27/2026 Amends Building Regulations: Repeals and Replaces Downey Residential Code Ch. VIII-13 3
26-1538 1/27/2026 Amends Public Safety: Repeals and Replaces Fire Code; Hazardous Materials Code; Fireworks; Water Mains: Fire Hydrants Ch. III-3; Ch.
III-4; Ch.
III-5; Ch. III-6		 3
26-1539 1/27/2026 Amends Building Regulations: Downey Electrical Code; Downey Mechanical Code; Downey Plumbing Code; Downey Historical Building Code; Downey Green Building Standards Code; Downey Existing Building Code; Downey Referenced Standards Code Ch. VIII-2;
Ch. VIII-3;
Ch. VIII-4;
Ch. VIII-9;
Ch. VIII-11;
Ch. VIII-15;
Ch. VIII-16		 3
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