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Chapter 12.20 — CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY

Paramount Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Paramount

  • § 12.20.010. Applicability of chapter. § 12.20.020. Application for permit. § 12.20.030. Deposit and engineering and inspection fee.

  • § 12.12.050. Use of runways. § 12.12.060. Restoration of damages. § 12.12.070. Warning lights required. § 12.12.080. Designation of routes where trees would not be endangered.

  • § 12.20.040. Submission of plans. § 12.20.050. Issuance of permit.

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City of Paramount, CA

PARAMOUNT CODE

  • § 12.20.060. Appeals from denial of § 12.28.060. Minimum height of application relative to structure. highway lighting. § 12.28.070. Canopies.

  • § 12.20.070. Residential driveways. § 12.20.080. Commencement of work. Chapter 12.32 § 12.20.090. Revocation of permit. TREES AND PARKWAY § 12.20.100. Relocation of structures, LANDSCAPING trees, etc. § 12.32.010. Definitions.

  • § 12.20.110. Lines and grades. § 12.32.020.

  • § 12.20.120. Standards for performance of work. representative. § 12.32.030. Public tree care.

  • § 12.20.130. Payment for additional stakes. § 12.32.040. Removal.

  • § 12.20.140. Inspection before § 12.32.050. commencement of work.

  • § 12.20.150. Warning devices required. Chapter 12.36 § 12.20.160. Completion of work. BUS BENCHES § 12.20.170. Lighting systems. § 12.36.010. Defined.

  • § 12.20.180. Compliance with permit.

    • Chapter 12.32

    • TREES AND PARKWAY LANDSCAPING

    • § 12.32.010. Definitions. § 12.32.020. Establishment of a City tree representative.

    • § 12.32.030. Public tree care. § 12.32.040. Removal. § 12.32.050. Drought tolerant planting.

    • § 12.36.010. Defined. § 12.36.020. Permit.

    • § 12.36.030. Designation of owner required.

Chapter 12.24 SIDEWALKS, CURBS, AND GUTTERS

  • § 12.36.040. Display—Certain matters prohibited.

  • § 12.24.010. Repair or reconstruction—Responsibility of abutting property owner.

  • § 12.24.020. Failure to repair or reconstruct prohibited.

  • § 12.24.030. Notice to abutting property owners—Work to be performed by City upon owner's refusal to repair or reconstruct—Collection of City's expenses.

    • § 12.36.050. Maintenance and installation standards.

    • § 12.36.060. Enforcement. § 12.36.070. Revocation—Refusal to renew.

    • § 12.36.080. Appeal.

Chapter 12.40 SIDEWALK AND PARK VENDING PROGRAM

Chapter 12.28 OVERHEAD STRUCTURES

  • § 12.28.010. Defined. § 12.28.020. Permit to erect or maintain required.

  • § 12.28.030. Deposit. § 12.28.040. Permit. § 12.28.050. Application of chapter to canopy permits.

  • § 12.40.010. Findings, purpose and intent.

  • § 12.40.020. Definitions.

  • § 12.40.030. Business license required for vending.

  • § 12.40.040. Issuance of business license. § 12.40.050. Term and renewal.

  • § 12.40.060. Exceptions. § 12.40.070. Vending cart requirements.

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City of Paramount, CA

STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES

§ 12.40.080. Health and safety § 12.42.110. Ice cream
requirements. trucks—Regulations.
§ 12.40.090. Display of business license § 12.42.120. Restriction on vehicle use.
and County health permit. § 12.42.130. Responsibility for violations.
§ 12.40.100. Sidewalk vending activities § 12.42.140. Compliance with State and
prohibited in designated local laws.
areas. § 12.42.150. Penalty for violation.
§ 12.40.110. Vending in residential areas. § 12.42.160. Conducting as a nuisance.
§ 12.40.120. Vending in commercial
zones. Chapter 12.44
§ 12.40.130. Stationary vending BILLBOARDS AND OUTDOOR
operational standards. ADVERTISING
§ 12.40.140. Roaming vending
operational standards. § 12.44.010. Definitions.
§ 12.40.150. Operational standards in § 12.44.020. Billboard construction
public parks for all vendors. regulations.
§ 12.40.160. Suspension—Revocation. § 12.44.030. Signs near street
§ 12.40.170. Appeals. intersection.
§ 12.40.180. Penalties. § 12.44.040. Signs near street and
§ 12.40.190. Administrative fine railroad intersections.
reduction. § 12.44.050. Erection on inner side of
highway curves.
Chapter 12.42 § 12.44.060. Designation of advertiser
MOBILE FOOD AND ICE CREAM required.
VENDING VEHICLES § 12.44.070. Display of certain matters
prohibited.
Chapter 12.42
MOBILE FOOD AND ICE CREAM
VENDING VEHICLES
§ 12.42.010. Findings, purpose and
intent.
§ 12.42.020. Authority.
§ 12.42.030. Definitions.
§ 12.42.040. Prohibited use.
§ 12.42.050. Days and hours of
operation—Public roadway.
§ 12.42.060. Vending
vehicles—Restrictions near
school facilities.
§ 12.42.070. Licensing and insurance
requirements.
§ 12.42.080. Vending vehicles—Parking
and stopping regulations
within public roadway.
§ 12.42.090. Vending vehicles—Parking
and stopping regulations
within private property.
§ 12.42.100. Noise level.

Chapter 12.48 SOUND AND ADVERTISING VEHICLES

  • § 12.48.010. Definitions.

  • § 12.48.020. Government vehicles exempt from chapter.

  • § 12.48.030. Restrictions on hours and places of use of sound vehicles.

  • § 12.48.040. Restrictions on hours of operation of advertising vehicles.

  • § 12.48.050. Parking on public highway prohibited.

  • § 12.48.060. Certain uses of sound vehicle prohibited.

  • § 12.48.070. Attaching advertising sign to parked vehicle prohibited.

  • § 12.48.080. Permits.

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City of Paramount, CA

PARAMOUNT CODE

Chapter 12.52 § 12.52.080. Owner may claim personal
STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY property.
IN PUBLIC AREAS § 12.52.085. Unclaimed personal
property to be used by City
§ 12.52.010. Findings, purpose and or sold at auction—Notice.
intent. § 12.52.090. Conduct of auction.
§ 12.52.020. Definitions. § 12.52.100. Proceeds to be deposited in
§ 12.52.030. Storage of personal property general fund.
in public areas prohibited. § 12.52.110. Unsalable and unusable
§ 12.52.040. Public Safety Director to personal property.
receive stored property. § 12.52.120. Dangerous or perishable
§ 12.52.050. Notice prior to personal
impoundment. property—Evidence.
§ 12.52.060. Notice upon impoundment. § 12.52.130. Provisions not applicable.
§ 12.52.070. Holding and disposal of § 12.52.140. Violations, penalties and
stored personal property. enforcement.

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City of Paramount, CA § 12.04.010

STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES

§ 12.04.030

CHAPTER 12.04 IN GENERAL

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▸Contents — Paramount Municipal Code
Paramount Municipal Code
  1. Title 1
  2. Title 2
  3. Chapter 2.04 — ADMINISTRATION IN GENERAL
  4. Chapter 2.08 — ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
  5. Chapter 2.10
  6. Chapter 2.12 — COMMISSIONS
  7. Chapter 2.16 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
  8. Chapter 2.20
  9. Title 3
  10. Chapter 3.04 — CLAIMS, DEMANDS, AND WARRANTS
  11. Chapter 3.08 — FUNDS
  12. Chapter 3.12
  13. Chapter 3.14 — PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
  14. Chapter 3.16 — SALES AND USE TAX
  15. Chapter 3.20 — DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX
  16. Chapter 3.24 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  17. Chapter 3.28 — ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES
  18. Chapter 3.32 — UTILITY USERS TAX
  19. Chapter 3.36
  20. Chapter 3.40 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES PROGRAM
  21. Title 4
  22. Chapter 4.04 — IN GENERAL
  23. Chapter 4.08 — TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY
  24. Chapter 4.20 — TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER
  25. Chapter 4.24 — RAILROAD SPUR LINES
  26. Chapter 4.32 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  27. Chapter 4.36 — PARAMOUNT PETROLEUM CORPORATION
  28. Title 5
  29. Chapter 5.04
  30. Article 1 — In General
  31. Article 2 — Permits from City Council
  32. Article 3 — Permits from City Clerk
  33. Chapter 5.08 — REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN BUSINESSES
  34. Chapter 5.12 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
  35. Chapter 5.16 — SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR CERTAIN BUSINESSES
  36. Article 1 — Newsracks
  37. Article 2 — Adult Books, Magazines and Other Publications
  38. Article 3 — Adult Materials Harmful to Minors
  39. Article 4 — Sale and Display of Narcotic and Other Paraphernalia
  40. Chapter 5.24 — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
  41. Chapter 5.28 — LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
  42. Chapter 5.32 — DANCES AND DANCE HALLS
  43. Chapter 5.36 — BINGO GAMES
  44. Chapter 5.40
  45. Chapter 5.44 — CARD CLUBS
  46. Chapter 5.48 — TAXICABS AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  47. Chapter 5.52 — AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOPS AND WRECKERS
  48. Chapter 5.56 — USED CAR DEALERS
  49. Chapter 5.60
  50. Chapter 5.64
  51. Chapter 5.68 — CANNABIS (MARIJUANA)
  52. Chapter 5.72 — ACUPRESSURE
  53. Chapter 5.76 — FORTUNE-TELLING
  54. Chapter 5.80
  55. Chapter 5.84
  56. Title 6
  57. Chapter 6.04 — IN GENERAL
  58. Chapter 6.24 — IMPOUNDING
  59. Chapter 6.12 — DOG LICENSES
  60. Chapter 6.16 — VACCINATION
  61. Chapter 6.20 — ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE
  62. Chapter 6.28
  63. Chapter 6.32 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
  64. Chapter 6.36 — KENNELS
  65. Chapter 6.40 — WILD OR VICIOUS ANIMALS
  66. Chapter 6.44 — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  67. Title 8
  68. Chapter 8.04 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  69. Chapter 8.08 — FIRE PROTECTION
  70. Chapter 8.12 — FIREWORKS
  71. Chapter 8.16 — EXPLOSIVES
  72. Article 1 — General Provisions
  73. Article 2 — Discharge to the Storm Drain System
  74. Article 3
  75. Article 4 — Violations and Enforcement
  76. Chapter 8.32 — INDUSTRIAL HAMMERS
  77. Chapter 8.36 — COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
  78. Chapter 8.37
  79. Title 9
  80. Article 1 — In General
  81. Article 2 — Trespassing and Loitering
  82. Article 3 — Weapons
  83. Article 4 — Disorderly Conduct
  84. Article 5 — Nude Activity in Public
  85. Article 6
  86. Article 7 — Signs in the Public Right-of-Way, Public Property …
  87. Article 8
  88. Chapter 9.08
  89. Chapter 9.12
  90. Chapter 9.16 — GAMBLING
  91. Chapter 9.24
  92. Chapter 9.28 — PATROL SYSTEMS AND PATROL OFFICERS
  93. Article 1 — Generally
  94. Article 2 — Park Rules and Regulations
  95. Title 10
  96. Chapter 10.04 — IN GENERAL
  97. Chapter 10.08 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
  98. Chapter 10.12 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  99. Chapter 10.16 — TRANSPORTATION OF HYDROCYANIC ACID
  100. Chapter 10.24
  101. Chapter 10.28 — BICYCLE ROUTES
  102. Chapter 10.32
  103. Chapter 10.36 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION
  104. Chapter 10.40 — PUBLIC SKATE PARK FACILITIES
  105. Chapter 10.44 — BICYCLES
  106. Chapter 10.48
  107. Chapter 10.52
  108. Title 12
  109. Chapter 12.12 — MOVING OF BUILDINGS
  110. ▸Chapter 12.20 — CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY
    Overview
    1. 12.04 — IN GENERAL
  111. Chapter 12.08 — HIGHWAY PERMITS
  112. Chapter 12.12 — MOVING OF BUILDINGS
  113. Chapter 12.16 — EXCAVATIONS
  114. Chapter 12.20 — CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY
  115. Chapter 12.24 — SIDEWALKS, CURBS, AND GUTTERS
  116. Chapter 12.28 — OVERHEAD STRUCTURES
  117. Chapter 12.32 — TREES AND PARKWAY LANDSCAPING
  118. Chapter 12.36 — BUS BENCHES
  119. Chapter 12.40 — SIDEWALK AND PARK VENDING PROGRAM
  120. Chapter 12.42 — MOBILE FOOD AND ICE CREAM VENDING VEHICLES
  121. Chapter 12.44 — BILLBOARDS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
  122. Chapter 12.48 — SOUND AND ADVERTISING VEHICLES
  123. Chapter 12.52
  124. Title 13
  125. Chapter 13.12 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  126. Article 1
  127. Article 2 — Water Code Definitions
  128. Article 3 — Rules and Regulations
  129. Article 4 — Water Service
  130. Article 5
  131. Chapter 13.08 — SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
  132. Chapter 13.09 — MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
  133. Chapter 13.12 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  134. Article 1
  135. Article 2
  136. Article 3 — Charges
  137. Article 5 — Condition of Premises
  138. Article 6 — Property Maintenance
  139. Article 7 — Discharge of Hazardous Material
  140. Article 8
  141. Title 15
  142. Chapter 15.04 — BUILDINGS
  143. Chapter 15.06 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION REQUIREMENTS…
  144. Chapter 15.08 — PERMITTING PROCEDURES FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL SO…
  145. Chapter 15.12 — PLUMBING CODE
  146. Chapter 15.16 — MECHANICAL CODE
  147. Chapter 15.20 — ELECTRICAL CODE
  148. Chapter 15.24 — MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS
  149. Chapter 15.28 — EXCAVATIONS AND ARTIFICIAL POOLS
  150. Article 1 — Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose…
  151. Article 2 — Definitions, General Provisions, and Administration
  152. Article 3 — Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction and Variances
  153. Chapter 15.36 — UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
  154. Chapter 15.40 — CALIFORNIA HOUSING CODE
  155. Chapter 15.44 — UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BU…
  156. Chapter 15.48 — CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
  157. Chapter 15.52 — CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
  158. Chapter 15.56 — CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
  159. Chapter 15.60 — CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
  160. Title 16
  161. Chapter 16.04 — IN GENERAL
  162. Chapter 16.08 — TENTATIVE MAPS
  163. Chapter 16.12 — DESIGN STANDARDS
  164. Chapter 16.16 — REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
  165. Chapter 16.20
  166. Chapter 16.24 — FEES, DEPOSITS AND BONDS
  167. Chapter 16.28 — MERGER OF PARCELS
  168. Chapter 16.32 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
  169. Title 17
  170. Chapter 17.96 — WATER-EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE PROVISIONS
  171. Chapter 17.100 — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
  172. Chapter 17.108 — CANNABIS CULTIVATION, INDOOR
  173. Chapter 17.04 — DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
  174. Chapter 17.08
  175. Chapter 17.12
  176. Chapter 17.16
  177. Chapter 17.20 — INITIATIVE REGULATING DENSITY
  178. Chapter 17.24
  179. Chapter 17.28
  180. Chapter 17.32
  181. Chapter 17.36
  182. Chapter 17.40 — UNCLASSIFIED USES
  183. Article 0 — GENERAL PROVISIONS, CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
  184. Article 4
  185. Chapter 17.48
  186. Chapter 17.52 — AMENDMENTS AND SITE PLANS GENERALLY
  187. Chapter 17.56
  188. Chapter 17.60 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
  189. Chapter 17.64 — MOBILEHOME PARK TENANCY, SALE OF SPACES
  190. Chapter 17.68 — RESIDENTIAL REVIEW BOARD
  191. Chapter 17.72
  192. Chapter 17.76 — CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
  193. Chapter 17.80
  194. Chapter 17.84 — NORTH PARAMOUNT GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN
  195. Chapter 17.88 — CLEARWATER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN
  196. Chapter 17.92 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
  197. Chapter 17.96 — WATER-EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE PROVISIONS
  198. Chapter 17.104 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  199. Chapter 17.108 — CANNABIS CULTIVATION, INDOOR
  200. Chapter 17.112 — ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
  201. Chapter 17.114 — DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
  202. Chapter 17.118 — FACILITIES FOR NONORGANIC RECYCLABLE MATERIAL…
  203. Title SR
  204. § SR.010. General Provisions.
  205. § SR.020. Administration and Personnel.
  206. § SR.030. Revenue and Finance.
  207. § SR.040. Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations.
  208. § SR.050. Animals.
  209. § SR.060. Health and Safety.
  210. § SR.070. Public Peace, Morals and Welfare.
  211. § SR.080. Vehicles and Traffic.
  212. § SR.090. Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.
  213. § SR.100. Public Services.
  214. § SR.110. Buildings and Construction.
  215. § SR.120. Subdivisions.
  216. § SR.140. Environment.
  217. Title PCT
  218. Title OL
  219. § OL.010. Ordinance list and disposition table.

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