Chapter 17.56 — ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Oroville Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Oroville
§ 17.56.010. Duties of the city council.¶
The city council shall possess the following specific duties related to the administration of this title:
A. To render decisions on amendments to this chapter and rezonings, upon receipt of the recommendations of the planning commission.
B. To act on appeals of actions by the planning commission as specified in Section 17.56.100. (Ord. 1749 § 4; Ord. 1762 § 16)
§ 17.56.020. Duties of the planning commission.¶
A. Duties. The planning commission shall possess the following specific duties related to the administration of this title:
To make recommendations on amendments to the regulations set forth in this chapter, and on proposed rezonings of property.
To act on requests for variances from the provisions of this title.
To grant and revoke use permits in any cases where use permits are required.
To act on appeals of the zoning administrator's interpretation of the regulations set forth in this chapter, and to act on appeals of decisions made by city staff members and advisory commissions as specified in Section 17.56.100.
B. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called at any time by the chairperson of the planning commission, by 4 planning commissioners or by the zoning administrator. Written notice of the special meeting shall be provided, personally or by mail, to each planning commission member. In addition, written notice shall be provided to each local newspaper of general circulation, radio station and television station that has requested notice of planning commission meetings. The notice shall be delivered at least 24 hours before the meeting time that is specified in the notice. All provisions of Section 54956 of the Government Code shall apply to special meetings of the planning commission.
(Ord. 1749 § 4; Ord. 1762 § 17)
§ 17.56.030. Duties of the zoning administrator.¶
The zoning administrator shall possess the following specific duties related to the administration of this title:
A. Administration. To interpret, administer and enforce the provisions of this title in such a way as to carry out the intent and purpose of the general plan as set forth on the zoning map.
B. Permits. To grant and revoke administrative permits and other non-discretionary permits in any cases where such permits are required.
C. Zoning Clearances. To issue zoning clearances for uses that do not require a permit.
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D. Interpretations Regarding Allowed Uses. To make interpretations regarding allowed uses of land, as provided in Section 17.08.090.
(Ord. 1749 § 4)
§ 17.56.040. Development review committee.¶
- A. Required. The development review committee shall be made up of 2 planning commissioners, one serving as chairperson and the other as a committee member, along with the zoning administrator, chief building official, fire chief/fire marshal, director of public works, economic development manager, and director of parks and trees, and if necessary, director of business assistance and housing, and the police chief shall make up the development review committee. The applicant and/or their representative are encouraged to attend the DRC meeting.
The development review committee shall have one chairperson and one committee member represented by 2 planning commissioners. A planning commissioner shall serve for a period of 3 months or a quarter of the year as chairperson of the DRC, after which time the commissioner who was acting as a committee member shall replace the previous chairperson. A planning commissioner who was not previously assigned to the DRC will then fill the vacant committee member position. This rotation will give each planning commissioner an opportunity to conduct the development review committee meetings as a chairperson.
DRC meetings are open to the public but are not formally noticed.
B. Optional Advisory Members. The development review committee may also include other advisory members to participate in an advisory role. These advisory members shall be qualified by reason of training or experience in land development, city planning, public art, or structural design.
C. Duties of the Committee. The development review committee shall be responsible to meet, discuss, evaluate, and review all discretionary development applications and the designs of structures and other site improvement projects for multifamily dwelling units, commercial or industrial uses, and any new construction, or a remodel project of 25% or greater, of a single-family dwelling unit within the historic area or DH-O as specified in Chapter 17.52.
(Ord. 1749 § 4; Ord. 1787 § 2)
§ 17.56.050. Historic advisory commission.¶
A. Membership. A historic advisory commissioner shall be appointed at the same time the individual is appointed to the planning commission by the city council.
The historic advisory commission shall consist of 7 members (the same individuals that sit as planning commissioners), each of whom shall serve at the pleasure of the city council. The term of each historic advisory commissioner will coincide with their term as a planning commissioner.
Members of the historic advisory commission shall be members of the planning commission. Members shall meet the qualifications established to sit as a planning commissioner.
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B. Duties of the Commission. The historic advisory commission shall have the following duties:
To advise the city council of the historic nature and historic value of any landmarks and landmark sites proposed by property owners within DH-O districts.
To recommend specific guidelines, subject to city council approval, for designation and development of landmarks and landmark areas.
To promote and conduct educational and interpretational programs on historic properties within DH-O districts, subject to approval by the city council.
To provide the city council with an inventory of existing landmarks and landmark sites, as well as an inventory of possible future landmarks and landmark sites, within the city.
To provide the city council with an inventory of contributing and noncontributing features within existing DH-O districts.
- To perform any other duties, responsibilities and functions enumerated in this chapter.
(Ord. 1749 § 4; Ord. 1790 § 2)
§ 17.56.060. Enforcement.¶
A. Conformance Required. All departments, officials, and public employees of the city vested with the duty and authority to issue permits or licenses shall conform to the provisions of this title, and shall issue no permit or license for uses, buildings, or purposes in conflict with the provisions of this title. Any such permit or license issued in conflict with the provisions of this title shall be null and void.
B. Enforcement by Zoning Administrator. The administration of this title shall be the responsibility of the zoning administrator, who is also designated as the agent of the historic advisory commission, planning commission, and city council for the purpose of issuing all zoning permits regulated by this chapter, such as use permits and variances, subject to the direction of the historic advisory commission, planning commission, and the city council.
C. Enforcement by Building Official. The enforcement of this title's provisions pertaining to the creation, construction, reconstruction, moving, conversion, alteration or addition to any building or structure within the city shall be the responsibility of the building official.
(Ord. 1749 § 4; Ord. 1790 § 2)
§ 17.56.070. Violations and penalties.¶
A. Public Nuisances. Any building or structure erected, moved, altered or maintained contrary to the provisions of this title, in addition to any use of land, building or premises established, conducted, operated or maintained contrary to the provisions of this title, is hereby declared a public nuisance.
B. Requirements for Abatement. Any person, firm or corporation violating or causing the violation of any of the provisions of this title may, upon actual or contra-active notice, be subject to prosecution and upon conviction the city attorney shall, upon order of the city council, immediately commence action or proceedings for the abatement and removal of any building or structure in the manner provided by law.
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§ 17.56.090
- C. Remedies. The remedies provided herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive. (Ord. 1749 § 4)
§ 17.56.080. Complaints regarding violations.¶
A. Filing a Complaint. When a violation of this title occurs or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written or oral complaint with the zoning administrator. This complaint shall state, in full, the cause and basis for the complaint. The complaint shall be immediately recorded, investigated and acted upon as provided in this chapter.
B. Notice. The alleged violator shall be notified in writing of the complaint. The notice shall indicate that the alleged violator has a right to be heard by the planning commission.
(Ord. 1749 § 4)
§ 17.56.090. Amendments and rezonings.¶
A. General. Whenever the public health, safety and welfare warrant it, the city council may by ordinance amend, supplement or change the regulations that this chapter establishes for the zoning of property, provided that the zoning code shall be consistent with the general plan. In the event that the zoning code becomes inconsistent with the general plan by reason of amendment of any portion of the general plan, the zoning code shall be amended within a reasonable time to remain consistent with the general plan.
B. Initiation. An amendment or rezoning may be initiated by:
Resolution of intention by the planning commission.
Resolution of intention by the city council.
A verified petition of one or more property owners affected by the proposed amendment, to be filed with the planning commission and accompanied by any fee established by resolution of the city council.
C. Planning Commission Hearings. The planning commission shall hold public hearings as required by law on any proposed amendment, rezoning, or prezoning. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least 10 calendar days before the hearing in the following manner:
Notice shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the city.
For the proposed rezoning and prezoning of real property, notice shall be mailed or delivered to all of the following:
a. The petitioners for rezoning or prezoning.
b. Anyone who has filed a written request for notice in the applicable calendar year.
c. The recorded owners of property to be rezoned or prezoned, and the recorded owners of any real property within 300 feet of the property to be rezoned or prezoned.
In the event that rezoning or prezoning would require notification of more than 1,000
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owners, notice may instead be given to the owners in the following manner:
a. By placing a display advertisement of at least one-quarter page in a newspaper of general circulation within the city; or
b. By placing an insert with a generalized mailing sent by the city to the property owners.
- Additional notice may be given in any other manner deemed necessary or desirable.
D. Planning Commission Recommendation. After the hearing on a proposed rezoning or prezoning, the planning commission shall submit its recommendation in written form to the city council. The recommendation shall include reasons for the recommendation, as well as a description of the relationship of the proposed chapter or amendment to the adopted general plan. The recommendation shall be transmitted to the city council in the form and manner specified by the city council.
E. City Council Action. The city council shall hold a public hearing to consider the matter and the recommendation of the planning commission. Notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing shall be published in at least one regular issue of a newspaper of general circulation in the city at least 10 days before the hearing.
F. Determination. The city council may approve, modify or disapprove the recommendation of the planning commission, provided that the city council may modify or disapprove the planning commission's recommendation only upon majority vote of the whole council, in accordance with the provisions of Article IX of the City Charter.
(Ord. 1749 § 4)
§ 17.56.100. Appeals.¶
When this chapter provides for an appeal of an action, the appeals process shall be as follows:
A. Appeals to Planning Commission.
If the applicant or any other person is dissatisfied with an action of the zoning administrator, city engineer, director of parks and trees, fire chief, or development review committee, and that action pertains to the requirements of this title, he or she may appeal, in writing, to the planning commission within 15 days after the action. If no appeal is filed, the action shall be final.
Within 45 days of the filing of an appeal, the planning commission shall hold a public hearing to consider the action and the appeal of that action. The planning commission shall render its decision within 30 days of the public hearing, and it shall provide immediate verbal notice of the decision. If the planning commission's decision is not appealed, the decision shall be final.
At the appeal hearing, the commission shall allow appellant up to 20 minutes to present his or her case, and another 10 minutes to deliver any rebuttal remarks.
B. Appeals to City Council.
- If the applicant or any other person is dissatisfied with a historic advisory commission or planning commission action, he or she may appeal, in writing, to the city council
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within 15 days after the action. If no appeal is filed, the historic advisory commission or planning commission's action shall be final.
Within 45 days of the filing of an appeal, the city council shall hold a public hearing to consider the action taken by the planning commission and the appeal of that action. The city council shall render its decision within 30 days of the public hearing, and it shall provide immediate verbal notice of this decision. The decision shall be final.
At the appeal hearing, the city council shall allow appellant up to 20 minutes to present his or her case, and another 10 minutes to deliver any rebuttal remarks.
C. Form of Appeals. All appeals shall be submitted in a form established by the zoning administrator, accompanied by a fee established by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 1749 § 4; Ord. 1790 § 2; Ord. 1854 § 1)
§ 17.56.110. Reapplication.¶
A. General. Whenever an application for a rezoning, prezoning, permit or variance has been denied as set forth in this chapter, no new application for the denied rezoning, prezoning, permit or variance shall be filed on any part of the property included in the denied application within one year from the date of the final decision on the denied application; provided, however, that a new application may be filed and accepted where a change of circumstances has occurred that might affect the outcome of the decision.
B. Hearing. The finding that relevant circumstances have changed enough to justify reconsideration of the denied application may be made by the planning commission only after a public hearing noticed and held in the same manner as the hearing for the denied application. A request for a special public hearing shall be accompanied by a fee established by resolution of the city council and a written explanation of the change of circumstances.
C. Appeals. The decision of the planning commission on the issue of change of circumstances shall be final, unless it is appealed as provided in Section 17.56.100. The city council may approve an appeal only upon finding, based on substantial evidence, that there has been a change of circumstances that might affect the outcome of the decision.
(Ord. 1749 § 4; Ord. 1762 § 18)
§ 17.56.120. Severability.¶
If any provision of this title or the application of this title to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this title or the application of a provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
(Ord. 1749 § 4)
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| § 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. |
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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.)
§ SR.010. General Provisions.¶
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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 Cal. Const. Art. XI, § 3 et seq.
city charters
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 Code of Civ. Proc. § 1094.8
Amendment cases
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
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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 Gov’t Code § 34450 et seq.
charters
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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
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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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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 Penal Code § 261 et seq.
public decency
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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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.
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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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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 Gov’t Code § 38775
ways
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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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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Adoption of construction codes Health & Safety Code §§ 17922, 17958 and
17958.5
Authority to regulate buildings and Gov’t Code §§ 38601(b) and 38660
construction
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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Subdivision Map Act Gov’t Code § 66410 et seq.
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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 Gov’t Code § 65000 et seq.
Zoning Law”)
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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Drought tolerant landscaping Gov’t Code § 53087.7
Online resource center—Municipal Water Code § 13383.9
stormwater permit compliance
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.
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The California Noise Control Act of 1973 Health & Safety Code § 46000 et seq., and
Gov’t Code § 65302(f)
Wildfire mitigation (electric utilities and Pub. Util. Code § 8387
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- Article III
- Title 1
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- Chapter 2.04
- Chapter 2.05
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.12
- Chapter 2.16 — CODE OF ETHICS
- Chapter 2.20 — FINANCE
- Article 1 — Generally
- Article 2 — Purchasing Agent Generally
- Article 3
- Article 4
- Chapter 2.28 — ADMINISTRATIVE CIVIL PENALTIES
- Title 3
- Chapter 3.04 — TAXATION IN GENERAL
- Chapter 3.08 — ASSESSMENTS
- Chapter 3.12 — LEVY AND COLLECTIONS
- Chapter 3.16 — UNIFORM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES
- Chapter 3.18 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.20 — UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.24 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.28
- Chapter 3.32 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Article 1 — General Provisions and Definitions
- Article 2 — Financing Health Facilities
- Article 3 — Bonds
- Article 4 — Supplemental Provisions
- Chapter 3.40 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
- Title 5
- Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY
- Chapter 5.06 — DOWNTOWN OROVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 5.08 — LICENSE SCHEDULE
- Chapter 5.12 — AMBULANCES
- Chapter 5.16 — MUSIC TEACHERS AND TUTORS
- Chapter 5.20 — CARDROOMS
- Chapter 5.24 — BINGO GAMES
- Chapter 5.28 — TOBACCO RETAILER LICENSE
- Chapter 5.32
- Article 2 — Licenses—Generally
- Article 3
- Article 4 — Taxicab Driver's License
- Article 5 — Vehicle Permit
- Title 6
- Chapter 6.08 — DOGS
- Chapter 6.16 — WILD, INHERENTLY DANGEROUS OR DESTRUCTIVE ANIMALS
- Chapter 6.20 — DANGEROUS OR VICIOUS ANIMALS
- Title 8
- Chapter 8.12 — HAZARDOUS WASTE
- Chapter 8.08 — DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES
- Chapter 8.12 — HAZARDOUS WASTE
- Chapter 8.16 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Article 1 — General Provisions
- Article 2
- Article 3 — Private Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Agreement
- Article 4 — Prohibited Discharges
- Article 5
- Article 6
- Article 7
- Title 9
- Chapter 9.04 — OFFENSES IN GENERAL
- Article 1 — In General
- Article 3 — Abatement
- Article 4
- Article 5
- Article 6 — Securing of Unimproved Real Property
- Article 7 — Additional Nuisances
- Chapter 9.12
- Article 1 — General Provisions
- Article 3
- Chapter 9.16 — SHOPPING CARTS
- Chapter 9.20 — NOISE
- Chapter 9.25 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE ORDINANCE
- Title 10
- Chapter 10.04 — MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC GENERALLY
- Chapter 10.08 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
- Chapter 10.12 — OPERATION OF VEHICLES
- Article 1 — Generally
- Article 3 — Preferential Parking Areas
- Chapter 10.20 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.24 — EMERGENCY RESPONSE COST RECOVERY PROGRAM
- Chapter 10.28 — TRIP REDUCTION
- Chapter 10.32 — PENALTIES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS
- Title 12
- Chapter 12.04
- Chapter 12.08 — EXCAVATIONS
- Chapter 12.12
- Chapter 12.16
- Chapter 12.20 — TREES AND PLANTINGS
- Chapter 12.24 — NAMING AND NUMBERING
- Chapter 12.28 — ROLLER SKATING
- Chapter 12.32 — USE OF STREETS AND SIDEWALKS FOR PARADES, ATHL…
- Chapter 12.36 — FILM PERMIT PROCESS
- Chapter 12.40 — BICYCLES
- Chapter 12.44 — TRAILERS AND TRAILER COURTS
- Title 13
- Chapter 13.30 — COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION
- Article 2 — Industrial Wastes
- Article 1 — Open (Dooryard) Burning
- Chapter 13.12 — UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
- Article 1 — In General
- Article 2 — Airport Operators and Lessees
- Chapter 13.20
- Chapter 13.24 — STATE VIDEO FRANCHISES
- Chapter 13.30 — COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION
- Title 15
- Chapter 15.52 — CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.56 — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.44 — CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.48 — CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Division II — Buildings and Construction
- Chapter 15.04 — GENERAL APPLICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 15.08 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.12 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 15.16 — HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 15.20 — UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BU…
- Chapter 15.22
- Chapter 15.24 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.28 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.32 — ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 15.36
- Chapter 15.40 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.44
- Chapter 15.48
- Chapter 15.52 — CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.56
- Chapter 15.60 — FIRE CODE
- Chapter 15.62 — WILDLIFE-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Chapter 15.64 — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- Chapter 15.68
- Chapter 15.72 — CONDOMINIUMS, COMMUNITY APARTMENTS, AND COOPER…
- Chapter 15.76 — PUBLIC WORKS
- Chapter 15.80 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 15.84
- Chapter 15.88 — GRADING EXCAVATION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
- Chapter 15.92
- Chapter 15.96 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- Chapter 15.98 — SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS
- Title 16
- Chapter 16.28 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 16.16
- Chapter 16.20 — VIOLATIONS
- Chapter 16.24 — CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 16.28 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 16.32 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
- Title 17
- Chapter 17.34 — MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.36 — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.08 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.12 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.16 — USE-SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.17 — ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF MASSAGE ESTABL…
- Chapter 17.20 — SIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.24 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUSES
- Chapter 17.26 — INCENTIVES FOR COMMUNITY BENEFITS
- Chapter 17.28 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.32 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.34 — MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.36 — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.40 — SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.44 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.48 — PERMITS, VARIANCES, AND NONCONFORMITIES
- Chapter 17.52 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
- Chapter 17.56 — ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
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