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

FRANCHISES

Chapter 4.04 IN GENERAL

  • § 4.04.010. Authority to grant generally—Effect of conflicting provisions.

  • § 4.04.020. Procedure for granting generally.

  • § 4.04.030. Term. § 4.04.040. Grant to be in lieu of all other franchises.

  • § 4.04.050. Franchise not to impair City's right of eminent domain.

  • § 4.04.060. Duties of grantee. § 4.04.070. Exercising rights without franchise prohibited.

  • Chapter 4.08

  • TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY

  • § 4.08.010. Definitions. § 4.08.020. Grant. § 4.08.030. Term. § 4.08.040. Compensation to City. § 4.08.050. Statement of gross receipts—Payments.

  • § 4.08.060. Bond. § 4.08.070. Franchise Act of 1937.

Chapter 4.12 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF GAS § 4.12.010. Definitions. § 4.12.020. Grant. § 4.12.030. Compensation to City. § 4.12.040. Abandonment of other privileges. § 4.12.050. Acceptance by grantee.

  • § 4.12.060. Right of eminent domain preserved.

  • § 4.12.070. Duties of grantee. § 4.12.080. Location of facilities. § 4.12.090. Repair of damaged streets. § 4.12.100. Forfeiture of franchise.

  • Chapter 4.16

  • OIL PIPELINES SYSTEMS GENERALLY Article I

  • Tesoro SoCal Pipeline Company, LLC

  • § 4.16.010. Grant of franchise. § 4.16.020. Term of franchise. § 4.16.030. Compensation to City. § 4.16.040. Construction. § 4.16.050. Guarantee and responsibility.

  • § 4.16.060. Franchise not assignable. § 4.16.070. Filing of maps. § 4.16.080. Acceptance.

Article II Air Products Manufacturing, LLC § 4.16.130. Grant of franchise. § 4.16.140. Term of franchise. § 4.16.150. Compensation to City. § 4.16.160. Construction. § 4.16.170. Guarantee and responsibility. § 4.16.180. Franchise not assignable. § 4.16.190. Filing of maps. § 4.16.200. Right of eminent domain preserved. § 4.16.210. Acceptance. § 4.16.220. through § 4.16.240. (Reserved)

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Article III Mobil Oil Corporation

Article V Pacific Pipeline System, LLC

§ 4.16.250. Grant of franchise.
§ 4.16.260. Term of franchise.
§ 4.16.270. Construction under
franchise.
§ 4.16.280. Abandonment of franchise
property.
§ 4.16.290. Maps and records.
§ 4.16.300. Compensation to City.
§ 4.16.310. Responsibility of grantee.
§ 4.16.320. Sale, lease, assignment or
other disposition of
franchise.
§ 4.16.330. Grantee to file acceptance.
§ 4.16.340. Administrative costs.
Article IV
Sohio Transportation Company
§ 4.16.350. Grant of franchise.
§ 4.16.360. Compliance with street
§ 4.16.370. improvement plans—Time
for completion of
construction.
Restoration of streets.
§ 4.16.380. Reserved rights of City.
§ 4.16.390. Location of franchise
property—Street
excavations—Emergency
work—Changes required by
public
improvements—Removal or
abandonment of facilities.
§ 4.16.400. Reimbursement of City for
publication expenses.
§ 4.16.410. Indemnification of City for
damages.
§
§
§		 4.16.420.
4.16.430.
4.16.440.		 Surety bond.
Sale, transfer, etc., of
franchise.
Liability for damages.
§ 4.16.450. Forfeiture of franchise.
§ 4.16.460. Acceptance of terms of
franchise.

  • § 4.16.470. Grant of franchise. § 4.16.480. Term of franchise. § 4.16.490. Compensation to City. § 4.16.500. Construction generally. § 4.16.510. Guarantee and responsibility.

  • § 4.16.520. Franchise not assignable. § 4.16.530. Filing of maps. § 4.16.540. Acceptance.

  • Chapter 4.20

  • TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER

  • § 4.20.010. Definitions. § 4.20.020. Grant of franchise. § 4.20.030. Term of franchise. § 4.20.040. Compensation to City. § 4.20.050. Statement of gross receipts—Payments.

  • § 4.20.060. Abandonment of other privileges.

  • § 4.20.070. Effect of acceptance by grantee.

  • § 4.20.080. Right of acquisition of property.

  • § 4.20.090. Reserved rights of City. § 4.20.100. Duties of grantee. § 4.20.110. Forfeiture of franchise. § 4.20.120. Reimbursement for expenses.

Chapter 4.24 RAILROAD SPUR LINES

  • § 4.24.010. Franchise granted to Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad Company— Description.

  • § 4.24.020. Term—Compensation.

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§ 4.24.030. Right of acquisition of § 4.36.020. Duration of franchise.
property preserved. § 4.36.030. Construction.
§ 4.36.040. Maps and records.
Chapter 4.28 § 4.36.050. Compensation to the City.
AMERICAN BUS SHELTER COMPANY § 4.36.060. Insurance and
indemnification.
§ 4.28.010.
§ 4.28.020.
§ 4.28.030.		 Franchise granted.
Term of franchise.
Compensation to		 § 4.36.070.
§ 4.36.080.		 Assignment.
Grantee not to operate as
common carrier.
§ 4.28.040. City—Annual reports.
Construction, maintenance,		 § 4.36.090. Acceptance.
§ 4.28.050. locations of shelters, etc.
Bonding and insurance.		 Chapter 4.40
SFPP, L.P.
§ 4.28.060. Right of removal of shelters.
§ 4.28.070. Franchise not § 4.40.010. Definitions.
assignable—Exceptions. § 4.40.020. Grant.
§ 4.28.080.
§ 4.28.090.		 Inspection of property,
records, etc.
Termination.		 § 4.40.030.
§ 4.40.040.
§ 4.40.050.		 Term.
Compensation to City.
Proration of payments.
Chapter 4.32
CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS		 § 4.40.060.
§ 4.40.070.		 Records.
Acceptance by grantee.
§ 4.40.080. Location of facilities.
§ 4.32.010. State video service fees for § 4.40.090. Duties of grantee.
educational and § 4.40.100. Right of eminent domain
governmental (EG) access. preserved.
§ 4.32.020. Customer service penalties. § 4.40.110. Forfeiture of franchise.
§ 4.32.030. Procedures for appeal of § 4.40.120. Reimbursement of costs.
denial of an encroachment § 4.40.130. Abandonment.
permit. § 4.40.140. Repair of damaged streets.

Chapter 4.36 PARAMOUNT PETROLEUM CORPORATION

§ 4.36.010. Nature of grant.

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§ 4.04.010

§ 4.04.020

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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
  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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