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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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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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§ 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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§ 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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§ 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.
§ 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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Subject Reference
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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Subject Reference
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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Subject Reference
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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Subject Reference
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

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§ 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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§ SR.120. Subdivisions.

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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
electrical cooperatives)
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  1. Article IV — CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED OFFICERS; CITY MANAGER AND…
  2. Article V — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  3. Article VII — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
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  6. Chapter 2.02 — MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
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  11. Chapter 2.12
  12. Chapter 2.16
  13. Chapter 2.18 — PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
  14. Chapter 2.20 — DISASTER COUNCIL
  15. Chapter 2.22 — VILLAGEFEST BOARD
  16. Chapter 2.24 — PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
  17. Chapter 2.28 — SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
  18. Chapter 2.29 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  19. Chapter 2.32 — PUBLIC LIBRARY
  20. Chapter 2.40 — PERSONNEL
  21. Chapter 2.45 — HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
  22. Chapter 2.50 — ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD
  23. Chapter 2.55 — OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOODS
  24. Chapter 2.59
  25. Chapter 2.60 — PUBLIC INTEGRITY
  26. Chapter 2.65 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FORMATION
  27. Title 3
  28. Chapter 3.35 — CANNABIS AND MARIJUANA TAX
  29. Chapter 3.04 — FUNDS
  30. Chapter 3.08 — INVESTMENT OF MONEYS AND FUNDS
  31. Chapter 3.16
  32. Chapter 3.22 — SALES AND USE TAX
  33. Article II — Transactions and Use Tax (Measure D)
  34. Chapter 3.24 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  35. Chapter 3.29
  36. Chapter 3.30
  37. Chapter 3.32 — UTILITY USER TAX
  38. Chapter 3.34 — PARKING TAX
  39. Chapter 3.36
  40. Chapter 3.37 — PUBLIC ARTS FEE, FUND AND PROGRAM
  41. Chapter 3.38 — JOB CREATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM
  42. Chapter 3.40 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  43. Chapter 3.48 — REQUIREMENTS—EXEMPTIONS
  44. Chapter 3.52 — ISSUANCE OF LICENSES
  45. Chapter 3.56 — PAYMENT—COLLECTION
  46. Chapter 3.60 — ASSESSMENTS IN CERTAIN CASES
  47. Chapter 3.64 — ENFORCEMENT
  48. Chapter 3.72 — RECORDS CONFIDENTIAL
  49. Chapter 3.76 — VIOLATIONS
  50. Chapter 3.80 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RATES—GENERALLY
  51. Chapter 3.84 — FIXED LICENSE RATES
  52. Chapter 3.88 — GRADUATED SCALE TAX RATES
  53. Chapter 3.90 — GRADUATED SCALE WITH MINIMUM TAX
  54. Chapter 3.94
  55. Chapter 3.96 — LICENSE TAXES COMPUTED ON GROSS RECEIPTS BASIS
  56. Title 4
  57. Chapter 4.04 — RENT REVIEW COMMISSION
  58. Chapter 4.10 — RENT STABILIZATION
  59. Title 5
  60. Chapter 5.02 — SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS
  61. Chapter 5.03
  62. Chapter 5.04 — AUCTION SALES
  63. Chapter 5.08 — CABARETS
  64. Chapter 5.20 — HANDBILLS
  65. Chapter 5.22 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
  66. Chapter 5.24 — HOTEL REGISTRATION
  67. Chapter 5.25 — VACATION RENTALS
  68. Chapter 5.26 — HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
  69. Chapter 5.27 — HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
  70. Chapter 5.28 — ICE VENDING MACHINES
  71. Chapter 5.36 — NOVELTY SALES AT SPECIAL EVENTS
  72. Chapter 5.38 — MANAGED PARKING
  73. Chapter 5.40 — PASSENGER CARRIERS
  74. Article I — General Provisions
  75. Article II — Pedicab Owners
  76. Article III — Pedicab Drivers
  77. Article IV — Pedicab Vehicles
  78. Article V
  79. Article VI
  80. Article VII — Enforcement
  81. Article VIII
  82. Chapter 5.42 — ESCORTS AND ESCORT BUREAUS
  83. Chapter 5.44
  84. Chapter 5.48
  85. Chapter 5.52 — PRIVATE PATROLS
  86. Chapter 5.55
  87. Chapter 5.56 — PSYCHIC ACTIVITIES
  88. Chapter 5.58 — GARAGE, PATIO AND YARD SALES
  89. Chapter 5.60 — BUSINESS CLOSING SALES
  90. Chapter 5.64 — SEARCHLIGHT OPERATIONS
  91. Chapter 5.68 — SOUND TRUCKS
  92. Chapter 5.72 — MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESSES REGULATED
  93. Chapter 5.75 — EVENT HOUSES
  94. Chapter 5.76
  95. Chapter 5.77
  96. Chapter 5.78 — LANDSCAPE RELATED BUSINESSES
  97. Chapter 5.79 — STATE VIDEO FRANCHISE HOLDERS
  98. Chapter 5.81
  99. Chapter 5.83
  100. Chapter 5.85
  101. Chapter 5.87
  102. Chapter 5.89 — SIDEWALK VENDING
  103. Chapter 5.91
  104. Chapter 5.92 — CO-OWNED MANAGED HOUSING
  105. Title 6
  106. Chapter 6.04 — WASTE DISPOSAL AND DIVERSION
  107. Chapter 6.05
  108. Chapter 6.06 — RESTAURANT INSPECTION AND GRADING
  109. Chapter 6.07 — REGULATION OF FOOD HANDLERS
  110. Chapter 6.08 — NUISANCES
  111. Chapter 6.09
  112. Chapter 6.10
  113. Chapter 6.11 — TOBACCO RETAILER PERMITS
  114. Chapter 6.12
  115. Chapter 6.14 — PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
  116. Chapter 6.15 — MOBILE FOOD VENDING VEHICLES
  117. Title 7
  118. Chapter 7.07 — CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
  119. Chapter 7.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  120. Chapter 7.03 — PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS
  121. Chapter 7.04 — PROCUREMENT EXEMPTIONS
  122. Chapter 7.05 — CONTRACTS
  123. Chapter 7.06 — CONTRACT CHANGES
  124. Chapter 7.07 — CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
  125. Chapter 7.08 — DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
  126. Title 8
  127. Article I — Building Codes
  128. Article II — Building Security Regulations
  129. Article III
  130. Article IV — Palm Springs Building Administrative Code
  131. Article V — Undergrounding of Utilities
  132. Article VI — Fire Code
  133. Article VIII — Displacement Payments to Tenants
  134. Article IX
  135. Article I — General Provisions
  136. Article II
  137. Article III
  138. Article IV
  139. Article V — Historic Preservation on Tribal Lands
  140. Chapter 8.30 — MUNICIPAL SOLAR UTILITY
  141. Chapter 8.32 — MSU LEASEHOLD MARKETING
  142. Chapter 8.40
  143. Chapter 8.50 — FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL
  144. Chapter 8.60 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
  145. Chapter 8.68 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
  146. Chapter 8.70 — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROLS
  147. Chapter 8.80 — VACANT BUILDINGS AND BOARDING REGULATIONS
  148. Chapter 8.90 — TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE
  149. Chapter 8.95 — MSHCP MITIGATION FEE
  150. Chapter 8.100
  151. Chapter 8.105 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION STREAMLINED …
  152. Title 9
  153. Chapter 9.60 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  154. Chapter 9.65 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
  155. Chapter 9.66 — REVERSIONS
  156. Chapter 9.67 — ENFORCEMENT—JUDICIAL REVIEW
  157. Chapter 9.68 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
  158. Chapter 9.69 — CANYON AREA IMPACT FEES
  159. Title 10
  160. Chapter 10.04 — DEFINITIONS
  161. Chapter 10.18 — DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS
  162. Chapter 10.12 — ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
  163. Chapter 10.18 — DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS
  164. Chapter 10.22 — UNATTENDED ANIMALS IN ENCLOSED VEHICLES
  165. Title 11
  166. Chapter 11.08 — DISORDERLY CONDUCT
  167. Chapter 11.76 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  168. Chapter 11.03 — PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM COVERAGE
  169. Chapter 11.04 — UNSAFE CONDUCT
  170. Chapter 11.06
  171. Chapter 11.08 — DISORDERLY CONDUCT
  172. Chapter 11.10 — PUBLIC NUDITY
  173. Chapter 11.13 — BINGO PERMITS
  174. Chapter 11.20 — EXPLOSIVES
  175. Chapter 11.28 — CIVIL DISPUTES
  176. Chapter 11.30 — MUNICIPAL BUS SYSTEM
  177. Chapter 11.32 — MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
  178. Chapter 11.36 — WILDLIFE PROTECTION
  179. Chapter 11.40 — ENCAMPMENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
  180. Chapter 11.44 — PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
  181. Chapter 11.48 — SCHOOL GROUNDS
  182. Chapter 11.56 — CURFEW AND TRUANCY
  183. Chapter 11.60 — OCCUPANCY OF HOTEL ROOMS BY MINORS
  184. Chapter 11.64 — TRESPASS
  185. Chapter 11.70 — GRAFFITI
  186. Chapter 11.72 — PUBLIC NUISANCES
  187. Chapter 11.74 — NOISE ORDINANCE
  188. Chapter 11.76 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  189. Chapter 11.80 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  190. Chapter 11.82 — POLICE TOW SERVICES STANDARDS
  191. Chapter 11.84 — FALSE STATEMENTS
  192. Chapter 11.88 — TAPPING TELEVISION CABLES
  193. Chapter 11.90
  194. Chapter 11.96
  195. Chapter 11.100 — ABANDONMENT OF SHOPPING CARTS
  196. Chapter 11.102
  197. Title 12
  198. Chapter 12.08 — ADMINISTRATION
  199. Chapter 12.24 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
  200. Chapter 12.12 — ENFORCEMENT—OBEDIENCE
  201. Chapter 12.16 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
  202. Chapter 12.20 — SPECIAL SPEED ZONES
  203. Chapter 12.24 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
  204. Chapter 12.28 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  205. Chapter 12.40 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT LOT NO. 3
  206. Chapter 12.44 — STOP INTERSECTIONS
  207. Chapter 12.48 — YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY SIGNS
  208. Chapter 12.52 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
  209. Chapter 12.56 — RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN STREETS
  210. Chapter 12.60 — LOADING ZONES
  211. Chapter 12.64 — DRIVING RULES
  212. Chapter 12.68 — PEDESTRIANS
  213. Chapter 12.80 — TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE NECESSITATED BY ASSEM…
  214. Chapter 12.84 — GOLF CARTS
  215. Chapter 12.90
  216. Title 14
  217. Chapter 14.04 — STREET NUMBERS
  218. Chapter 14.08 — STREET NAME CHANGES
  219. Chapter 14.12 — STREET NAMES FOR TRAILER PARKS
  220. Chapter 14.16 — ENCROACHMENTS
  221. Chapter 14.20 — MOVING BUILDINGS
  222. Chapter 14.24 — WATER AND RUBBISH IN STREETS
  223. Chapter 14.26
  224. Chapter 14.28 — WIRELESS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
  225. Title 15
  226. Chapter 15.08 — DEFINITIONS
  227. Chapter 15.14 — REQUIRED USE OF SEWERS
  228. Chapter 15.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  229. Chapter 15.12 — ENFORCEMENT
  230. Chapter 15.14 — REQUIRED USE OF SEWERS
  231. Chapter 15.28 — SEWER USE REGULATIONS
  232. Chapter 15.32 — REGULATION OF WATER WELLS
  233. Title 16
  234. Chapter 16.02
  235. Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
  236. Chapter 16.06
  237. Chapter 16.08 — FIXED BASE OPERATOR
  238. Chapter 16.10
  239. Chapter 16.12
  240. Chapter 16.14
  241. Chapter 16.16
  242. Chapter 16.18
  243. Chapter 16.20 — AIRCRAFT STORAGE OPERATOR (SASO)
  244. Chapter 16.22
  245. Chapter 16.24
  246. Chapter 16.26
  247. Chapter 16.28
  248. Chapter 16.30 — PRIVATE FLYING CLUB
  249. Chapter 16.32
  250. Chapter 16.34
  251. Chapter 16.36
  252. Chapter 16.37
  253. Chapter 16.38
  254. Chapter 16.39
  255. Chapter 16.40
  256. Title CR
  257. Chapter 91.00
  258. Chapter 92.00
  259. Chapter 93.00
  260. Chapter 94.00

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