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Title 5 — BUSINESS LICENSES, TAXES AND REGULATIONS 1

Chapter 10.28 — RAILROAD CROSSINGS AND RAILROAD OPERATIONS

Kerman Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Kerman

§ 10.28.010. Railway crossing gates.

No person shall drive any vehicle through, around, or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing while such barrier is closed, or is being opened or closed. (Ord. 99-03 § 1(part), 1999)

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§ 10.28.020. Trains not to block crossings.

No person shall cause or permit any train, locomotive, railway car, similar vehicle on rails, or other vehicle using the railroad right-of-way, to stop, stand or to be operated in such a manner as to prevent the use of any street or roadway for the purposes of travel across the railroad crossing for a period of time longer than ten minutes. As used herein, the singular form of a word includes the plural, and the plural form includes the singular.

A notice of violation of this section may be delivered to the engineer, brakeman, conductor or other responsible employee of the person causing or permitting the violation. However, no violation of this section shall occur where the person operating the vehicle has no control over the situation causing the obstruction, or where in connection with an accident or other incident outside the scope of ordinary operations, the train, locomotive, railway car, or other vehicle cannot be moved without endangering the safety of the public, passengers or freight, or where it is necessary to stop at or near the scene of the accident or incident. (Ord. 99-03 § 1(part), 1999)

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§ 10.28.030. Speed of trains.

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any locomotive, train, railroad car or other vehicle on the rails or railroad right of way within the city limits at a speed in excess of forty-five miles per hour. This section shall be valid only after approval pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Section 7658. (Ord. 99-03 § 1(part), 1999)

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§ 10.28.040. Construction and interpretation of chapter.

As used herein, the word "person" shall include a natural person, a legal person, a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, or other organization or entity. Each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter shall be construed and interpreted to avoid conflict with or preemption by other laws or regulations. To the greatest extent possible, this chapter shall be construed to promote the safety and convenience of the public when using railroad grade crossings in the city of Kerman. (Ord. 99-03 § 1(part), 1999)

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§ 10.28.050. Violation – Infraction.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1.16.020 of this code, an infraction based upon a violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be punished by:

A. A fine in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars for a first violation; and

B. A fine in the amount of three hundred dollars for each additional violation within twelve months. (Ord. 99-03 § 1(part), 1999)

  • Title 12
  • STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
  • Chapter 12.04 MAINTENANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR SIDEWALKS
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§ 12.04.080. Owner liable for injury from out of repairsidewalks.

  • Chapter 12.08 PERMIT FOR WORK ON PUBLIC
  • PROPERTY
  • § 12.08.010. Generally.
  • § 12.08.020. Bond.
  • § 12.08.030. Certificate of insurance.
  • Chapter 12.12 FLOODING OF STREETS
  • § 12.12.010. Unlawful acts.
  • Chapter 12.16 STREET NUMBERS
  • § 12.16.010. Requirements.
  • § 12.16.020. Purpose.
  • § 12.16.030. Violation – Penalty.
  • Chapter 12.20 TREES AND SHRUBS IN PUBLIC
  • PLACES
  • § 12.20.010. Title.
  • § 12.20.020. Enforcement.
  • § 12.20.030. Permission to plant trees.
  • § 12.20.040. Street tree plan.
  • § 12.20.050. Dangerous trees – Removal or trimming.
  • § 12.20.060. Prohibited trees.
  • § 12.20.070. Removal or trimming – Notice by superintendent of streets.
  • § 12.20.080. Trimming or removal – Permission.
  • § 12.20.090. Appeals.
  • § 12.20.100. Unlawful acts.
  • § 12.20.110. Violation – Penalty.
  • Chapter 12.24 PAVING OF ALLEYS
  • § 12.24.010. Paving charge.
  • Chapter 12.28 CURB CUTS AND SIDEWALK
  • DRIVEWAY CROSSINGS
  • § 12.28.010. Purpose.
  • § 12.28.020. Authorization.
  • § 12.28.030. Definitions.
  • § 12.28.040. Permit – Required.
  • § 12.28.050. Permit – Issuance conditions.
  • § 12.28.060. Appeals.
  • § 12.28.070. Violation – Penalty.
  • Chapter 12.32 USE OF PARK AND RECREATION
  • FACILITIES
  • § 12.32.010. Purpose.
  • § 12.32.020. Definitions.
  • § 12.32.030. Activities requiring permits for the use of park facility.
  • § 12.32.040. Permit – Application contents.
  • § 12.32.050. Permit – Standards for issuance.
  • § 12.32.060. Violations of regulations – Sanctions.
  • § 12.32.070. Closure of facilities.
  • § 12.32.080. Failure to obtain required permit.
  • § 12.32.090. Priority of use.
  • § 12.32.100. Exhibiting permit.
  • § 12.32.110. Exclusive use permit.
  • § 12.32.120. Selling and advertising.
  • § 12.32.130. Restrooms and washrooms.
  • § 12.32.140. Refuse.
  • § 12.32.150. Smoking and tobacco products prohibited.
  • § 12.32.160. Fires.
  • § 12.32.170. Fireworks.
  • § 12.32.180. Firearms, airguns, and other weapons.
  • § 12.32.190. Animals.
  • § 12.32.200. Real property – Appropriation or encumbrance.
  • § 12.32.210. Destruction and defacement.
  • § 12.32.220. Lock and keys.
  • § 12.32.230. Motorized and other vehicles.
  • § 12.32.240. Bicycles and skateboards.
  • § 12.32.250. Hours of use.
  • § 12.32.260. Games.
  • § 12.32.270. No golfing.
  • § 12.32.280. Possession/consumption/sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • § 12.32.290. Personal gain.
  • § 12.32.300. Regulations.
  • § 12.32.310. Sound amplification, music, speech, noise.
  • § 12.32.320. Excessive noise.
  • § 12.32.330. Concession operations.
  • § 12.32.340. Disorderly conduct.
  • Chapter 12.34 DESIGNATION AND USAGE OF SKATE
  • PARKS AND THE OPERATION OF SKATEBOARDS, IN-LINE SKATES AND
  • ROLLER SKATES
  • § 12.34.010. Purpose.
  • § 12.34.020. Definitions.
  • § 12.34.030. Administration and enforcement.
  • § 12.34.040. Skate park established.
  • § 12.34.050. Required riding equipment in skate park facility.
  • § 12.34.060. Bicycle, motorcycle, motorized vehicle, motorized skateboard or scooter use prohibited in skate park.
  • § 12.34.070. Skateboarding, roller skating and in-line skating is a hazardous recreational activity.
  • § 12.34.080. No application to private skate facilities.
  • § 12.34.090. Use and operation of skateboards, in-line skates and roller skates outside of skate park.
  • Chapter 12.38 SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES IN
  • PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
  • § 12.38.010. Title.
  • § 12.38.020. Authority.
  • § 12.38.030. Findings.
  • § 12.38.040. Purpose.
  • § 12.38.050. Definitions.
  • § 12.38.060. Applicability.
  • § 12.38.070. Wireless telecommunications facility permitrequirements.
  • § 12.38.080. Application for wireless telecommunications facility permits.
  • § 12.38.090. Review procedure.
  • § 12.38.100. Design and development standards.
  • § 12.38.110. Location restrictions – Exceptions for noncompliant major wireless telecommunications facilities.
  • § 12.38.120. Operation and maintenance standards.
  • § 12.38.130. No dangerous condition or obstructions allowed.
  • § 12.38.140. Nonexclusive grant – No possessory interests.
  • § 12.38.150. Permit expiration – Abandonment of applications.
  • § 12.38.160. Cessation of use or abandonment.
  • § 12.38.170. Removal and restoration – Permit expiration, revocation or abandonment.
  • § 12.38.180. Effect on other ordinances.
  • § 12.38.190. State or federal law.
  • § 12.38.200. Legal nonconforming wireless telecommunicationsfacilities in the right-of-way.
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