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§ 5-10

Ontario Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Ontario

Sec. 5-10.01. Discharging firearms: Permits required.

It shall be unlawful to fire or discharge, or cause to be fired or discharged, within the City any firearm, rifle, pistol, shotgun, cannon, air rifle, air gun, BB gun, pellet gun, gas-operated gun, spring gun, or any weapon designed to discharge any dangerous missile without first obtaining a permit to do so from the Police Chief; provided, however, the provisions of this section shall not apply to peace officers when acting in the line of duty, nor shall this section apply to any person discharging a firearm in lawful self- defense. (§ 1, Ord. 1667, eff. November 2, 1967)

Sec. 5-10.02. Discharging arrows.

It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge, release, or shoot any arrow or shaft from any bow, crossbow, or similar device within the City except upon a range or area designed for such activity. (§ 2, Ord. 1667, eff. November 2, 1967)

Sec. 5-10.03. Possession of firearms by minors.

(a) Rifles and shotguns. It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person under the age of eighteen (18) years to have in his possession, custody, or control any rifle or shotgun within the City unless he has the written permission of his parent or guardian to have such firearm or is accompanied by his parent or guardian while he has such firearm in his possession, custody, or control. (b) Other weapons. It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person under the age of eighteen (18) years to have in his possession, custody, or control within the City any cannon, air rifle, air gun, BB gun, pellet gun, gas- operated gun, spring gun, or any weapon or device designed to discharge any dangerous missile except as provided in subsection (a) of this section. (§§ 3 and 4, Ord. 1667, eff. November 2, 1967, as amended by § 3, Ord. 2150, eff. November 5, 1981)

CHAPTER 11: MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES

CHAPTER 11: MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES

5-11.01 Reserved 5-11.02 Public consumption of alcoholic beverages and possession of any open alcoholic beverage container 5-11.03 Minors in poolrooms 5-11.04 Trespassing: Injury to public property

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  1. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  3. Chapter 1 — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Chapter 1 — BUSINESS LICENSING REGULATIONS
  5. Chapter 1 — AMBULANCES (REPEALED)
  6. Chapter 22 — PROHIBITIONS AGAINST CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC
  7. Chapter 22 — PROHIBITIONS AGAINST CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEV…
  8. ▸Chapter 1 — ADVERTISING DISTRIBUTION
  9. Chapter 1 — ANIMALS AND FOWL
  10. Chapter 1 — AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS
  11. Title 8 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  12. Chapter 1 — ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUILDING CODE
  13. Chapter 1 — DEVELOPMENT CODE
  14. Chapter 1 — PARKS, PARKWAYS, AND TRAILS
  15. Division 1.01 — Development Code Enactment, Consistency and Se…
  16. Division 1.02 — Development Code Interpretation and Enforcement
  17. Division 2.01 — Planning Agency
  18. Division 2.03 — Public Hearings
  19. Division 2.04 — Appeals
  20. Division 2.05 — City Initiated Modification or Revocation
  21. Division 2.06 — Performance Guarantees
  22. Division 3.02 — Nonconforming Signs
  23. Division 4.01 — Legislative Actions
  24. Division 4.02 — Discretionary Permits and Actions
  25. Division 4.03 — Ministerial (Administrative) Permits and Decis…
  26. Division 5.01 — Zoning Districts and Boundaries
  27. Division 5.02 — General Land Use Provisions
  28. Division 5.03 — Supplemental Land Use Regulations
  29. Division 6.01 — District Standards and Guidelines
  30. Division 6.03 — Off-Street Parking and Loading
  31. Division 6.04 — Congestion Management and Trip Reduction
  32. Division 6.05 — Landscaping
  33. Division 6.07 — Reserved
  34. Division 6.08 — Development Projects and Subdivisions
  35. Division 6.09 — Reserved
  36. Division 6.10 — Reserved
  37. Division 6.11 — Shopping Cart Retention and Storage
  38. Division 7.01 — Historic Preservation
  39. Division 8.01 — Sign Regulations
  40. Division 9.01 — Definitions
  41. Division 9.02 — Glossary
  42. Division 1.02 — Development Code Interpretation and Enforcement
  43. Division 1.02 — Development Code Interpretation and Enforcement
  44. Division 1.02 — Interpretation and Enforcement
  45. Division 1.02 — Interpretation and Enforcement
  46. Division 1.02 — Interpretation and Enforcement
  47. Division 2.05 — City Initiated Modification or Revocation
  48. Division 2.02 — Application Filing and Processing
  49. Division 2.05 — City Initiated Modification or Revocation
  50. Division 2.05 — City Initiated Modification or Revision
  51. Division 2.05 — City Initiated Modification or Revision
  52. Division 2.05 — City Initiated Modification or Revision
  53. Division 2.05 — City Initiated Modification or Revision
  54. Division 2.05 — City Initiated Modification or Revision
  55. Division 3.01 — Nonconforming Lots, Land Uses, and Structures
  56. Division 3.01 — Nonconforming Lots, Land Uses, and Structures
  57. Division 3.01 — Nonconforming Lots, Land Uses and Structures
  58. Division 4.03 — Ministerial (Administrative) Permits and Decis…
  59. Division 4.03 — Ministerial (Administrative) Permits and Decis…
  60. Division 4.03 — Ministerial Permits and Decisions
  61. Division 6.02 — Walls, Fences and Obstructions
  62. Division 6.06 — Street Naming and Address Numbering
  63. Division 6.02 — Walls, Fences, and Obstructions
  64. Division 6.06 — Street Naming and Street Address Numbering
  65. Division 8.01 — General Sign Provisions
  66. Division 8.01 — General Sign Provisions

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