Chapter 16.40
Palm Springs Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Palm Springs
REFUELING, DEFUELING, AND FUEL STORAGE
§ 16.40.005. Regulatory Measures.¶
Refueling, defueling, and Fuel storage at or on the Airport shall conform to the current applicable provision of 14 CFR; applicable Regulatory Measures; all appropriate NFPA guidelines; FAA Advisory Circular 150/5230-4 (including updates or amendments); applicable provisions of the Airport's SWPPP; applicable provisions of the Regulatory Measures established by the Environmental Protection Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency, and State Water Resources Control Board, relating to these Activities. (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)
§ 16.40.010. Agreement.¶
Fuels shall only be dispensed at the Airport by those entities having an Agreement with the City granting such permission.
(Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)
§ 16.40.015. Training.¶
(a) No person shall Fuel or defuel an Aircraft until that person is properly trained.
(b) Training records documenting the training provided to, and the qualifications of, each person shall be maintained and kept on file.
(1) Records shall indicate initial training and all recurrent training provided.
(2) Recurrent training shall be provided on a regularly scheduled basis, but not less than every year.
(3) All records shall be subject to review of and/or inspection by the Director of Aviation, Operations Department personnel, or other designated representatives of the City.
(Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)
§ 16.40.020. Refueling, defueling, and Fuel storage operations.¶
(a) A properly qualified and trained operator shall be present (and responsive) at all times while Fuel is being transferred into or out of any Fuel storage facility (from or into fueling Vehicles and Equipment).
(1) The Operator shall remain within the immediate vicinity, in close proximity to, and in direct view of all operating controls and Equipment.
(2) The Operator shall not leave the discharge end of any hose or hoses unattended at any time while the transfer of Fuel is in progress.
(3) The Operator shall not block open, disengage, and/or deactivate the deadman or any related controls while fueling and/or transferring Fuel.
(b) Aircraft shall not be refueled or defueled in an area where Aircraft engines are operating, Aircraft (or engines) are being warmed by application of heat, or while the Aircraft is located in a congested or enclosed space (including, but not limited to, hangars).
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City of Palm Springs, CA
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
§ 16.40.020
§ 16.40.020
(c) All Fuel handled at or on the Airport shall be treated with due caution and circumspection with regard to the rights and safety of others so as not to endanger, or likely to endanger, persons or Property.
(d) Persons engaged in the fueling, defueling, and oil servicing of Aircraft (or Vehicles), the filling of Refueling Vehicles or dispensing Equipment, or the dumping or pumping or loading of aviation Fuels (or oils) into or from Fuel (or oil) storage facilities shall exercise care and extreme caution to prevent overflow of Fuel (or oils) and/or spills. Should a Fuel or oil spill occur on the Airport, the party responsible shall fully and completely comply with Section 16.04.120 of these Rules and Regulations.
(e) Refueling Vehicles shall be positioned so that the Vehicle can be directly driven away from the loading or fueling position in the event of spill or fire.
(f) Not more than one Refueling Vehicle shall be positioned to refuel each wing of an Aircraft and not more than two Refueling Vehicles shall be positioned to service the same Aircraft.
(g) When high capacity Aircraft are refueled, additional Refueling Vehicles shall not be parked or positioned within one hundred feet of the Aircraft.
(h) Aircraft Fuel handling shall be conducted outdoors and at least twenty-five feet from any hangar or building and fifty feet from any combustion and ventilation air intake to any boiler, heater, or incinerator room or as approved by the Director of Aviation and Fire Marshal.
(i) Pouring or gravity transfer of Fuel and fueling from drums is prohibited.
(j) Vehicles shall be refueled only at refueling stations and from dispensing devices approved by the Director of Aviation.
(k) Aircraft (or Vehicles) shall not be fueled or defueled while the Aircraft (or Vehicle's) engine is operating unless the Director of Aviation and the Airport Fire Department have granted prior written permission. Fueling shall conform with the procedures stipulated in the Aircraft Operator's Manual.
(1) In an emergency resulting from the failure of an onboard auxiliary power unit on a Turbojet Aircraft and in the absence of suitable ground support equipment, a Turbojet engine mounted at the rear of the aircraft or on the wing on the side opposite from the fueling point may be operated during fueling to provide power as long as the operation follows the safety procedures published by the operator.
- (2) A turbine powered auxiliary power unit installed aboard an Aircraft may be operated during fueling provided its design, installation, location, and combustion air source do not constitute a Fuel vapor ignition source.
(l) Aircraft (or Vehicles) shall not be fueled or defueled if an electrical storm is in progress within the immediate vicinity of the Airport.
(m) When Aircraft are being fueled or defueled, the Refueling Vehicle shall be bonded to the Aircraft to equalize the voltage potential between the Refueling Vehicle and the Aircraft. All hoses, nozzles, spouts, funnels, and appurtenances used in fueling and defueling operations shall be FM or UL approved and shall be equipped with a bonding device to prevent ignition of volatile liquids.
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City of Palm Springs, CA
PALM SPRINGS CODE
§ 16.40.020
§ 16.40.025
(n) Refueling Vehicle Operators shall not operate the Vehicle in reverse anywhere at or on the Airport unless a qualified and trained person is present to safely monitor and direct the movement of the Vehicle.
(o) Aircraft shall not be fueled or defueled while passengers are on board unless a passenger loading ramp is in place at the Aircraft cabin door, the door is in the open position, and an attendant is present at or near the door. If an incapacitated patient is on board the Aircraft during fueling operations, Airport Fire Department personnel and fire fighting/rescue Equipment must be available at the scene.
(p) No person shall operate any radio transmitter or receiver (or switch electrical appliances on or off in an Aircraft) during fueling or defueling unless the radio transmitter or receiver is designed specifically for such environment.
(q) Over-wing fueling shall only be performed by qualified and trained operators.
(r) Hold down devices are strictly prohibited.
(s) For single point fueling, deadman controls or mechanisms shall be utilized and shall remain in good condition (working order) at all times. No person shall deactivate or bypass a deadman control or mechanism at any time.
(t) During fueling operations, no person shall use any material or Equipment that is likely to cause a spark or ignition within fifty feet of such Aircraft or Vehicle. Smoking, matches, lighters, or any type of open flame are strictly prohibited on the AOA and within fifty feet of any Aircraft, refueling Vehicle, Fuel storage facility, or any Aircraft being fueled or defueled.
(u) Refueling Vehicles (including Fuel tankers) shall only use the entrance, exit, and route designated by the Director of Aviation during the transportation and delivery of fuel.
(v) The City assumes no liability or responsibility for any violation of any Aircraft (or Vehicle) fueling requirement or procedure, any error or omission, any negligence, or any violation of any applicable Regulatory Measure relating to fueling activities.
- (1) The Operator or Lessee shall be solely, fully, and completely responsible for any such violation, error, omission, or negligence incident to or in connection with the Operator's or Lessee's fuel storage facilities, Equipment, operations, and training.
(2) The Operator or Lessee shall reimburse the Airport for any fines, legal or court costs, incurred by the City for any such violation, error, omission, or negligence.
(Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)
§ 16.40.025. Storage of Refueling Vehicles.¶
(a) Refueling Vehicles shall be stored outdoors and not less than fifty feet from a building (or at the distance approved by the Airport Fire Department and the Operations Department unless the building is designed, constructed, and used exclusively, and approved by the City, for this purpose.
(b) Refueling Vehicles shall be parked in a manner that provides a minimum of ten feet of separation between Vehicles and any other Vehicle or Aircraft and a minimum of twenty feet from a stormwater inlet.
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City of Palm Springs, CA
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
§ 16.40.025
§ 16.40.035
- (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)
§ 16.40.030. Maintenance of Refueling Vehicles.¶
(a) Maintenance and servicing of Refueling Vehicles shall be performed outdoors or in a building that is approved by the Director of Aviation specifically for this purpose.
(b) Operator or Lessees shall document and maintain and keep on file Vehicle maintenance and Agency inspection records. These records shall be made available to the Director of Aviation upon request.
(Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)
§ 16.40.035. Refueling Vehicles and Equipment.¶
(a) Only those Fuel storage facilities and Refueling Vehicles (and Equipment) that are approved by the Director of Aviation shall be used for the storage and delivery of Fuel.
(b) Refueling Vehicles, fueling pumps, meters, hoses, nozzles, funnels, fire extinguishers, and bonding devices used during fueling operations shall be maintained in a safe operating condition and in good working order and repair at all times. When the Refueling Vehicle(s) or Equipment is found in a state of disrepair, malfunction, or the use constitutes an undue fire or safety hazard, or the operation of the Refueling Vehicle(s) or Equipment would violate any Regulatory Measure, the Operator shall immediately discontinue the use of such Vehicles and/or Equipment until repairs, replacements, or changes are made to render the same safe for continued use.
(1) Hoses and/or piping connections shall be secured and capable of holding under pump's rated PSI discharge.
(2) Hoses and/or nozzles shall be FM or UL approved with self closing valve and no "hold open devices."
(3) All pumps shall be UL or FM approved.
(4) All storage tanks shall be rated in accordance with UFC Article 24, Division II and Article 79, Division XII.
(c) If any malfunction or irregularity is detected on or within the Aircraft being refueled or defueled, refueling or defueling shall cease immediately and the malfunction or irregularity shall be brought to the attention of the Aircraft Operator immediately.
(d) Refueling Vehicles, Equipment, and Fuel storage facilities shall be placarded, marked, and/ or color coded in accordance with NFPA Publication 407 and applicable FAA Advisory Circulars. A copy of all applicable permits, registrations, certificates, and insurance documents shall be maintained in each Refueling Vehicle.
(e) Adequate and proper fire extinguishers shall be immediately available during all fueling and defueling operations.
- (1) At least two carbon dioxide (or approved dry chemical) fire extinguishers (twenty pounds or larger) or the types of fire extinguishers that are capable of extinguishing Category B and Category C fires shall be immediately available.
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City of Palm Springs, CA
PALM SPRINGS CODE
§ 16.40.035
§ 16.40.040
(2) All extinguishers shall be inspected and certified, as required by law, and all personnel involved with fueling or defueling operations shall be qualified and properly trained to use all fire extinguishers.
(f) Adequate and proper absorbent material(s) and Fuel spill containment capable of damming/ diking a Fuel spill shall be immediately available at all times.
(1) Each Refueling Vehicle shall have a minimum fifteen gallon spill kit.
(2) Each Fuel storage facility shall have a minimum fifty-five gallon spill kit.
(g) All hoses, funnels, and appurtenances used in fueling and defueling operations shall be equipped with a bonding device to prevent ignition of volatile liquids.
(h) Refueling Vehicles and Vehicles utilized to deliver Fuel to the Fuel storage facility shall be subject to inspection by the Operations Department at any time to determine compliance with these Rules and Regulations.
(Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)
§ 16.40.040. Fuel storage facilities.¶
(a) The maintenance and operation of Fuel storage facilities shall meet NFPA 30, NFPA 407, and FAA regulations, and shall be approved by all Agencies who regulate the maintenance and operation of Fuel storage facilities. Further the installation of all tanks and/or facilities shall meet the requirements of the Uniform Fire Code, Article 24.
(b) Any portable containers of more than fifty gallons shall be approved by all Agencies who regulate the storage of Fuel and may be used for a period of no more than ninety days and shall be designated for use in a specific location only.
(c) Plans for Fuel storage and installation shall be submitted to the Director of Aviation and approval shall be received from the Director of Aviation prior to any installation.
(d) All security gates leading into Fuel storage areas shall be kept closed and locked at all times except when actually in use.
(Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)
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Title SR
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
| § SR.010. | General Provisions. | § SR.080. | Vehicles and Traffic. |
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| § 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.)
§ 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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br>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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§ SR.010
PALM SPRINGS CODE
§ SR.030
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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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§ SR.020. Administration and Personnel.
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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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§ SR.030
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
§ SR.040
§ SR.030. Revenue and Finance.
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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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§ SR.040. Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations.
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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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§ SR.040
PALM SPRINGS CODE
§ SR.060
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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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§ SR.050. Animals.
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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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§ SR.060. Health and Safety.
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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
§§ 370, 372 and 373a
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§ SR.060
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
§ SR.080
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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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§ SR.070. Public Peace, Morals and Welfare.
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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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§ SR.080. Vehicles and Traffic.
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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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000 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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§ SR.080
PALM SPRINGS CODE
§ SR.110
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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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§ SR.090. Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.
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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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§ SR.100. Public Services.
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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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§ SR.110
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
§ SR.140
§ SR.110. Buildings and Construction.
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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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§ SR.130. Zoning.
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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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§ SR.140. Environment.
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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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§ SR.140
PALM SPRINGS CODE
§ SR.140
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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 IV — CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED OFFICERS; CITY MANAGER AND…
- Article V — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
- Article VII — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
- Title 1
- Title 2
- Chapter 2.02 — MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
- Chapter 2.04 — COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.05 — APPEAL TO CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.06
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.12
- Chapter 2.16
- Chapter 2.18 — PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.20 — DISASTER COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.22 — VILLAGEFEST BOARD
- Chapter 2.24 — PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.28 — SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.29 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.32 — PUBLIC LIBRARY
- Chapter 2.40 — PERSONNEL
- Chapter 2.45 — HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.50 — ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD
- Chapter 2.55 — OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOODS
- Chapter 2.59
- Chapter 2.60 — PUBLIC INTEGRITY
- Chapter 2.65 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FORMATION
- Title 3
- Chapter 3.35 — CANNABIS AND MARIJUANA TAX
- Chapter 3.04 — FUNDS
- Chapter 3.08 — INVESTMENT OF MONEYS AND FUNDS
- Chapter 3.16
- Chapter 3.22 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Article II — Transactions and Use Tax (Measure D)
- Chapter 3.24 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.29
- Chapter 3.30
- Chapter 3.32 — UTILITY USER TAX
- Chapter 3.34 — PARKING TAX
- Chapter 3.36
- Chapter 3.37 — PUBLIC ARTS FEE, FUND AND PROGRAM
- Chapter 3.38 — JOB CREATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM
- Chapter 3.40 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 3.48 — REQUIREMENTS—EXEMPTIONS
- Chapter 3.52 — ISSUANCE OF LICENSES
- Chapter 3.56 — PAYMENT—COLLECTION
- Chapter 3.60 — ASSESSMENTS IN CERTAIN CASES
- Chapter 3.64 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 3.72 — RECORDS CONFIDENTIAL
- Chapter 3.76 — VIOLATIONS
- Chapter 3.80 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RATES—GENERALLY
- Chapter 3.84 — FIXED LICENSE RATES
- Chapter 3.88 — GRADUATED SCALE TAX RATES
- Chapter 3.90 — GRADUATED SCALE WITH MINIMUM TAX
- Chapter 3.94
- Chapter 3.96 — LICENSE TAXES COMPUTED ON GROSS RECEIPTS BASIS
- Title 4
- Chapter 4.04 — RENT REVIEW COMMISSION
- Chapter 4.10 — RENT STABILIZATION
- Title 5
- Chapter 5.02 — SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 5.03
- Chapter 5.04 — AUCTION SALES
- Chapter 5.08 — CABARETS
- Chapter 5.20 — HANDBILLS
- Chapter 5.22 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
- Chapter 5.24 — HOTEL REGISTRATION
- Chapter 5.25 — VACATION RENTALS
- Chapter 5.26 — HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
- Chapter 5.27 — HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
- Chapter 5.28 — ICE VENDING MACHINES
- Chapter 5.36 — NOVELTY SALES AT SPECIAL EVENTS
- Chapter 5.38 — MANAGED PARKING
- Chapter 5.40 — PASSENGER CARRIERS
- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Pedicab Owners
- Article III — Pedicab Drivers
- Article IV — Pedicab Vehicles
- Article V
- Article VI
- Article VII — Enforcement
- Article VIII
- Chapter 5.42 — ESCORTS AND ESCORT BUREAUS
- Chapter 5.44
- Chapter 5.48
- Chapter 5.52 — PRIVATE PATROLS
- Chapter 5.55
- Chapter 5.56 — PSYCHIC ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 5.58 — GARAGE, PATIO AND YARD SALES
- Chapter 5.60 — BUSINESS CLOSING SALES
- Chapter 5.64 — SEARCHLIGHT OPERATIONS
- Chapter 5.68 — SOUND TRUCKS
- Chapter 5.72 — MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESSES REGULATED
- Chapter 5.75 — EVENT HOUSES
- Chapter 5.76
- Chapter 5.77
- Chapter 5.78 — LANDSCAPE RELATED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 5.79 — STATE VIDEO FRANCHISE HOLDERS
- Chapter 5.81
- Chapter 5.83
- Chapter 5.85
- Chapter 5.87
- Chapter 5.89 — SIDEWALK VENDING
- Chapter 5.91
- Chapter 5.92 — CO-OWNED MANAGED HOUSING
- Title 6
- Chapter 6.04 — WASTE DISPOSAL AND DIVERSION
- Chapter 6.05
- Chapter 6.06 — RESTAURANT INSPECTION AND GRADING
- Chapter 6.07 — REGULATION OF FOOD HANDLERS
- Chapter 6.08 — NUISANCES
- Chapter 6.09
- Chapter 6.10
- Chapter 6.11 — TOBACCO RETAILER PERMITS
- Chapter 6.12
- Chapter 6.14 — PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
- Chapter 6.15 — MOBILE FOOD VENDING VEHICLES
- Title 7
- Chapter 7.07 — CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 7.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 7.03 — PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 7.04 — PROCUREMENT EXEMPTIONS
- Chapter 7.05 — CONTRACTS
- Chapter 7.06 — CONTRACT CHANGES
- Chapter 7.07 — CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 7.08 — DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
- Title 8
- Article I — Building Codes
- Article II — Building Security Regulations
- Article III
- Article IV — Palm Springs Building Administrative Code
- Article V — Undergrounding of Utilities
- Article VI — Fire Code
- Article VIII — Displacement Payments to Tenants
- Article IX
- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II
- Article III
- Article IV
- Article V — Historic Preservation on Tribal Lands
- Chapter 8.30 — MUNICIPAL SOLAR UTILITY
- Chapter 8.32 — MSU LEASEHOLD MARKETING
- Chapter 8.40
- Chapter 8.50 — FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL
- Chapter 8.60 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 8.68 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- Chapter 8.70 — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROLS
- Chapter 8.80 — VACANT BUILDINGS AND BOARDING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8.90 — TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE
- Chapter 8.95 — MSHCP MITIGATION FEE
- Chapter 8.100
- Chapter 8.105 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION STREAMLINED …
- Title 9
- Chapter 9.60 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 9.65 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
- Chapter 9.66 — REVERSIONS
- Chapter 9.67 — ENFORCEMENT—JUDICIAL REVIEW
- Chapter 9.68 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 9.69 — CANYON AREA IMPACT FEES
- Title 10
- Chapter 10.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 10.18 — DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS
- Chapter 10.12 — ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
- Chapter 10.18 — DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS
- Chapter 10.22 — UNATTENDED ANIMALS IN ENCLOSED VEHICLES
- Title 11
- Chapter 11.08 — DISORDERLY CONDUCT
- Chapter 11.76 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 11.03 — PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM COVERAGE
- Chapter 11.04 — UNSAFE CONDUCT
- Chapter 11.06
- Chapter 11.08 — DISORDERLY CONDUCT
- Chapter 11.10 — PUBLIC NUDITY
- Chapter 11.13 — BINGO PERMITS
- Chapter 11.20 — EXPLOSIVES
- Chapter 11.28 — CIVIL DISPUTES
- Chapter 11.30 — MUNICIPAL BUS SYSTEM
- Chapter 11.32 — MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
- Chapter 11.36 — WILDLIFE PROTECTION
- Chapter 11.40 — ENCAMPMENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Chapter 11.44 — PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
- Chapter 11.48 — SCHOOL GROUNDS
- Chapter 11.56 — CURFEW AND TRUANCY
- Chapter 11.60 — OCCUPANCY OF HOTEL ROOMS BY MINORS
- Chapter 11.64 — TRESPASS
- Chapter 11.70 — GRAFFITI
- Chapter 11.72 — PUBLIC NUISANCES
- Chapter 11.74 — NOISE ORDINANCE
- Chapter 11.76 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 11.80 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Chapter 11.82 — POLICE TOW SERVICES STANDARDS
- Chapter 11.84 — FALSE STATEMENTS
- Chapter 11.88 — TAPPING TELEVISION CABLES
- Chapter 11.90
- Chapter 11.96
- Chapter 11.100 — ABANDONMENT OF SHOPPING CARTS
- Chapter 11.102
- Title 12
- Chapter 12.08 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 12.24 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Chapter 12.12 — ENFORCEMENT—OBEDIENCE
- Chapter 12.16 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
- Chapter 12.20 — SPECIAL SPEED ZONES
- Chapter 12.24 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Chapter 12.28 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- Chapter 12.40 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT LOT NO. 3
- Chapter 12.44 — STOP INTERSECTIONS
- Chapter 12.48 — YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY SIGNS
- Chapter 12.52 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
- Chapter 12.56 — RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN STREETS
- Chapter 12.60 — LOADING ZONES
- Chapter 12.64 — DRIVING RULES
- Chapter 12.68 — PEDESTRIANS
- Chapter 12.80 — TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE NECESSITATED BY ASSEM…
- Chapter 12.84 — GOLF CARTS
- Chapter 12.90
- Title 14
- Chapter 14.04 — STREET NUMBERS
- Chapter 14.08 — STREET NAME CHANGES
- Chapter 14.12 — STREET NAMES FOR TRAILER PARKS
- Chapter 14.16 — ENCROACHMENTS
- Chapter 14.20 — MOVING BUILDINGS
- Chapter 14.24 — WATER AND RUBBISH IN STREETS
- Chapter 14.26
- Chapter 14.28 — WIRELESS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
- Title 15
- Chapter 15.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 15.14 — REQUIRED USE OF SEWERS
- Chapter 15.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 15.12 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 15.14 — REQUIRED USE OF SEWERS
- Chapter 15.28 — SEWER USE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 15.32 — REGULATION OF WATER WELLS
- Title 16
- Chapter 16.02
- Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 16.06
- Chapter 16.08 — FIXED BASE OPERATOR
- Chapter 16.10
- Chapter 16.12
- Chapter 16.14
- Chapter 16.16
- Chapter 16.18
- Chapter 16.20 — AIRCRAFT STORAGE OPERATOR (SASO)
- Chapter 16.22
- Chapter 16.24
- Chapter 16.26
- Chapter 16.28
- Chapter 16.30 — PRIVATE FLYING CLUB
- Chapter 16.32
- Chapter 16.34
- Chapter 16.36
- Chapter 16.37
- Chapter 16.38
- Chapter 16.39
- Chapter 16.40
- Title CR
- Chapter 91.00
- Chapter 92.00
- Chapter 93.00
- Chapter 94.00