Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 16 — Buildings and Construction›Chapter 16.18 — NUISANCE CODE
Elk Grove Municipal Code Art. IV Enforcement Authority
Elk Grove Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Elk Grove
Cite as: Elk Grove Municipal Code Article IV · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 16.18.400. Concurrent enforcement authority with Police Department.¶
The Code Enforcement Manager shall have concurrent enforcement authority with the Chief of Police regarding any violation of the Elk Grove Municipal Code resulting in a misdemeanor, an infraction or a public nuisance, unless otherwise provided by this chapter, the Elk Grove Municipal Code, applicable statutes, rules, codes and regulations, resolution of the City Council, or written agreement by and between the Code Enforcement Manager and the Chief of Police. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed or interpreted as providing the Code Enforcement Manager with the authority to enforce any provision or any statute that is specifically required to be enforced solely by the City’s local law enforcement agency under the authority of the Chief of Police.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009; Ord. 7-2011 § 5, eff. 3-25-2011)
§ 16.18.401. Animal regulations.¶
Repealed by Ord. 7-2011.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009)
§ 16.18.402. Tobacco sales regulations.¶
“Tobacco retailer”
means as defined in EGMC Chapter 4.27.030.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009; Ord. 7-2011 § 5, eff. 3-25-2011)
§ 16.18.403. Uniform Building Code violations.¶
Repealed by Ord. 7-2011.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009)
§ 16.18.404. Uniform Administrative Code violations.¶
Repealed by Ord. 7-2011.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009)
§ 16.18.405. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings violations.¶
Repealed by Ord. 7-2011.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009)
§ 16.18.406. Uniform Fire Code violations.¶
Repealed by Ord. 7-2011.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009)
§ 16.18.407. California Fire Code violations.¶
Repealed by Ord. 7-2011.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009)
§ 16.18.408. Uniform Plumbing Code violations.¶
Repealed by Ord. 7-2011.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009)
§ 16.18.409. Uniform Mechanical Code violations.¶
Repealed by Ord. 7-2011.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009)
§ 16.18.410. National Electrical Code.¶
Repealed by Ord. 7-2011.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009)
§ 16.18.411. Sign Code.¶
The Code Enforcement Manager or his or her designee shall have concurrent enforcement authority with any other City official regarding violations of the Uniform Sign Code unless such concurrent authority is prohibited by the Uniform Sign Code or any other applicable statutes, codes, rules and/or regulations.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009; Ord. 7-2011 § 5, eff. 3-25-2011)
§ 16.18.412. Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code violations.¶
Repealed by Ord. 7-2011.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009)
§ 16.18.413. Zoning regulations.¶
The City Community Development Director or his or her designee shall have concurrent enforcement authority with the Code Enforcement Division and/or any other City official regarding violations of the Zoning Code and regulations as adopted pursuant to the Zoning Code unless such concurrent authority is prohibited by any other applicable statutes, codes, rules and/or regulations.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009; Ord. 7-2011 § 5, eff. 3-25-2011; Ord. 24-2015 § 7 (Exh. E), eff. 2-12-2016; Ord. 13-2025 § 3 (Exh. F), eff. 7-25-2025)
§ 16.18.414. California Red Light Abatement Law.¶
The Chief of Police or his or her designee shall have concurrent enforcement authority with any other City official regarding any violation of the California Red Light Abatement Law as set forth in Sections 11225 through 11235 of the California Penal Code unless such concurrent authority is prohibited by the Red Light Abatement Law.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009; Ord. 7-2011 § 5, eff. 3-25-2011)
§ 16.18.415. State Housing Law.¶
The Building Division, the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department and the Code Enforcement Division shall have concurrent enforcement authority regarding the State Housing Law as prescribed in Sections 17910 through 17995 of the California Health and Safety Code.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009; Ord. 7-2011 § 5, eff. 3-25-2011)
§ 16.18.416. Weeds and rubbish.¶
The Code Enforcement Manager or his or her designee shall have concurrent enforcement authority with any other City official regarding any violation of the Elk Grove Municipal Code, and/or any applicable statute, rule, code, or regulation relating to overgrown weeds or the accumulation of rubbish, refuse or dirt.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009; Ord. 7-2011 § 5, eff. 3-25-2011)
§ 16.18.417. Persons to retain exclusive authority.¶
Nothing in this chapter shall limit or otherwise restrict any employee, agent or official of the City from exercising any exclusive authority to enforce any law or regulation as provided by any applicable statute, rule, code, regulation, or policy.
(Ord. 35-2006 § 3, eff. 9-8-2006; Ord. 7-2009 § 3, eff. 5-1-2009; Ord. 7-2011 § 5, eff. 3-25-2011)
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