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Chapter 13.12 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS

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

§ 13.12.010. Definitions. § 13.16.010. Capping required upon
§ 13.12.020. Public hearing by City disconnection of gas fixture,
Council on placing utilities appliance, etc.
underground. § 13.16.020. Notice of requirements of
§ 13.12.030. Designation of Section to be posted at each
districts—Fixing of time for meter.
completion of work. § 13.16.030. Connections generally.
§ 13.12.040. Maintenance, construction, § 13.16.040. Pressure requirements for
etc., of overhead wires, etc., installations.
prohibited within designated
districts. Chapter 13.20
§ 13.12.050. Exceptions to underground REFUSE, GARBAGE AND WEEDS
requirements—Generally.
§ 13.12.060. Emergency Article 1
service—Unusual Collection and Disposal of Garbage and
circumstances. Rubbish Generally
§ 13.12.070. Notice to property owners
and utility companies to § 13.20.010. Dumping, etc., rubbish,
provide underground garbage, etc., on public or
facilities. private property prohibited.
§ 13.12.080. Responsibility of utility § 13.20.020. Definitions.
companies. § 13.20.030. City Council authorized to
§ 13.12.090. Responsibility of property operate, maintain, etc.,
owners—Removal of system.
overhead facilities by City § 13.20.040. Authority for contract for
Engineer. collection and removal.
§ 13.12.100. City Council action § 13.20.050. Termination of contract by
alternative to Section . City Council.
§ 13.12.110. Responsibility of City. § 13.20.060. Right of City to discontinue
§ 13.12.120. Extension of time. service.
§ 13.12.130. Utility lines to be § 13.20.070. Powers of City Manager and
underground. Coordinator of Community
§ 13.12.140. Lines included. Safety.
§ 13.12.150. Appurtenant structures may § 13.20.080. Compliance with chapter
be placed above ground. and contract.
§ 13.12.160. Modification of § 13.20.090. Unlawful collection and
requirements. removal.
§ 13.12.170. Building or occupancy § 13.20.100. Collection schedules or
permit issued upon periods.
compliance with this § 13.20.110. Contractor subject to
chapter. provisions of this chapter,
other ordinances, etc.
§ 13.20.120. Design and operation of
collection trucks.

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Article 2 § 13.20.290. Accumulations of garbage
Containers prohibited—Exceptions.
§ 13.20.300. Accumulation of rubbish.
§ 13.20.130. Duty of householder to § 13.20.310. Time limit for keeping
provide—Specifications—Use garbage on premises.
generally. § 13.20.320. Time limit for keeping
§ 13.20.140. Placement of containers for rubbish, etc., on premises.
collection. § 13.20.330. Defense for violation of
§ 13.20.150. Cleaning. Section or .
§ 13.20.160. Refusal to collect upon § 13.20.340. Violations of article declared
failure to comply with public
article. nuisance—Abatement
§ 13.20.170. Tampering with containers generally.
or contents prohibited. § 13.20.350. Resolution declaring
§ 13.20.180. Removal by householder accumulations, etc., to be
after contents collected. public
§ 13.20.190. Bulky waste material nuisance—Authorized.
disposal. § 13.20.360. Contents.
§ 13.20.370. Notice to abate
Article 3 nuisance—Posting.
Charges § 13.20.380. Form.
§ 13.20.390. Hearing by City Council.
§
§
§		 13.20.200.
13.20.210.
13.20.220.		 Imposition—Determination—Liability
for payment.
Billing and collecting.
Exemption from charges.
§ 13.20.400.
§ 13.20.410.
§ 13.20.420.
§ 13.20.430.		 Abatement order—Issuance.
Service.
Cost of abatement.
Assessment of cost to be lien
Article 4
Garbage in Quarantine Areas		 § 13.20.440.
§ 13.20.450.		 on property.
Collection of costs generally.
Receiving payment of costs
§
§		 13.20.230.
13.20.240.		 "Garbage" defined.
Designation of quarantine
district.		 § 13.20.460. and issuance of receipts by
City officer.
Refunds.
§
§		 13.20.250.
13.20.260.		 Storage of garbage in
quarantine districts.
Disposal of garbage in		 Article 6
Property Maintenance
§ 13.20.270. quarantine districts.
Enforcement.		 § 13.20.470. Unlawful property
nuisances.
Article 5
Condition of Premises		 § 13.20.480.
§ 13.20.490.		 "Owner" defined.
Declaration of public
nuisances.
§ 13.20.280. Accumulations of noxious
materials		 § 13.20.500.
§ 13.20.510.		 Notification of nuisance.
Hearing to abate nuisance.
generally—Prohibited. § 13.20.520. Notice of administrative
review hearing.

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§ 13.20.530. Hearing by Director of § 13.20.680. Notification of nuisance and
Planning. corrective action order.
§ 13.20.540. Appeal procedure, action by § 13.20.690. Appeals procedure—Board
Board of Appeals, appeal on of Appeals.
nuisance hearing. § 13.20.700. Appeals procedure—City
§ 13.20.550. Service of order to abate. Council.
§ 13.20.560. Appeal procedure, action by § 13.20.710. Violations.
the City Council, appeal on § 13.20.720. Procedure where immediate
nuisance hearing. corrective action is not
§ 13.20.570. Appeal decision. necessary.
§ 13.20.580. City abatement. § 13.20.730. Alternative actions
§ 13.20.590. Cost available.
accounting—Notification. § 13.20.740. Implementation manual.
§ 13.20.600. Assessment lien. § 13.20.750. Disclaimer of liability.
§ 13.20.610. Alternative actions § 13.20.760. Duties discretionary.
available.
§ 13.20.620. Violations. Article 8
Construction and Demolition Debris
Article 7 Recycling and Disposal
Discharge of Hazardous Material
§ 13.20.770. Definitions.
§ 13.20.630. Definitions. § 13.20.780. Construction and demolition
§ 13.20.640. Discharge of hazardous debris recycling and
material declared a disposal.
nuisance. § 13.20.790. Diversion deposit charge.
§ 13.20.650. Notification of discharge of § 13.20.800. Reporting requirements.
hazardous materials § 13.20.810. Franchised contractor
required. subject to provisions of this
§ 13.20.660. Confidential chapter.
information—Public access. § 13.20.820. Diversion deposit use.
§ 13.20.670. Immediate corrective action
at facility authorized.

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§ 13.04.010

§ 13.04.030

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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
  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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