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

PUBLIC PEACE AND WELFARE

Chapter 9.04 § 9.04.200. Streets and
MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES sidewalks—Loitering on or
obstructing.
Article 1 § 9.04.210. Tents—Erection.
In General § 9.04.220. Obscene and indecent
materials—Possession in
§ 9.04.010. Abandoned wells. certain locations prohibited.
§ 9.04.020. Advertising.
§ 9.04.030. Glass beverage containers. Article 2
§ 9.04.040. Unlocking gates, doors, etc. Trespassing and Loitering
§ 9.04.050. Curfew—Persons under 18
years of age. § 9.04.230. Definitions.
§ 9.04.060. Daytime curfew for § 9.04.240. Certain property authorized
minors—Purpose and to be posted.
intent. § 9.04.250. Manner of posting.
§ 9.04.070. Responsibility of parent, § 9.04.260. Loitering for drug activities
guardian, etc. prohibited—Circumstances—Enforcement.
§ 9.04.080. False reports of crimes. § 9.04.270. Trespassing.
§ 9.04.090. Fortunetelling, phrenology, § 9.04.280. Destruction of signs
etc.—Prohibited. prohibited.
§ 9.04.100. Hotels, rooming houses, § 9.04.290. Loitering
etc.—False registration by prohibited—Exception.
guests. § 9.04.300. Right of entry of peace or
§ 9.04.110. House number—Painting on public officers—Use of
curb, street, etc. established right-of-way.
§ 9.04.120. Lewd or lascivious § 9.04.310. Exemptions for labor
acts—Soliciting. unions.
§ 9.04.130. Massages, rubs, § 9.04.320. Right of entry for
etc.—Giving for immoral investigation of safety of
purposes, etc. work conditions.
§ 9.04.140. Noise. § 9.04.330. Loitering by criminal street
§ 9.04.150. Physicians, etc.—Reports of gangs prohibited.
certain injuries.
§ 9.04.160. Places of public Article 3
assembly—Loitering or Weapons
obstruction prohibited.
§ 9.04.170. Refrigerators, chests, § 9.04.340. Sale to minors.
etc.—Abandoned. § 9.04.350. Sale of ammunition to
§ 9.04.180. Sexual intercourse. minors.
§ 9.04.190. Shopping carts—Unlawful § 9.04.360. Use by minors.
removal, use or possession. § 9.04.370. Exceptions to Sections to .
§ 9.04.380. Carrying concealed.

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§ 9.04.390. Possession at public § 9.04.540. Removal of signs—Costs meetings. and penalties. § 9.04.400. Shooting restricted—Arrows § 9.04.550. Appeal to the City Council. and similar missiles. § 9.04.410. Replica firearms and Article 8 firearms. Cost Recovery for Disturbance Abatement Article 4 § 9.04.560. Purpose. Disorderly Conduct § 9.04.570. Definitions. § 9.04.580. Initial police response to § 9.04.420. Prohibited acts. parties, disturbances, or § 9.04.430. Operation of noisy motor events. vehicles prohibited. § 9.04.590. Subsequent responses to § 9.04.440. Use of vehicle for camping parties, disturbances, or or human habitation events—Liability. unlawful during certain § 9.04.600. Remedies. hours. § 9.04.610. Cost—Recovery. § 9.04.450. Performing or permitting § 9.04.620. Appeal of a police services acts prohibited by article. fee. § 9.04.630. Judicial review. Article 5 Nude Activity in Public Chapter 9.08 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES § 9.04.460. Legislative authorization. § 9.04.470. "Theater" defined. § 9.08.010. Public drunkenness. § 9.04.480. Prohibited acts. § 9.08.020. Possession, consumption, § 9.04.490. Accessories. etc., on public recreational § 9.04.500. Exceptions. grounds, facilities, etc.

  • Chapter 9.08

  • ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

  • § 9.08.010. Public drunkenness. § 9.08.020. Possession, consumption, etc., on public recreational grounds, facilities, etc. Chapter 9.12 NOISE

  • § 9.12.010. Declaration of policy—Failure to conform declared public nuisance.

  • § 9.12.020. Definitions. § 9.12.030. Decibel measurement criteria.

  • § 9.12.040. Noise performance standards.

  • § 9.12.050. Monitoring procedures. § 9.12.060. Prohibited types of noise. § 9.12.070. Violations of chapter. § 9.12.080. Enforcement of chapter—Notice of intent to prosecute.

Article 6 Use of City Funds for Rewards or Corrections § 9.04.510. Graffiti prevention, prohibition and removal. § 9.04.520. Billing and collection of costs for removal of graffiti. Article 7 Signs in the Public Right-of-Way, Public Property and Parkways—Prohibited § 9.04.530. Posting of signs—Public rights-of-way, public property, and parkways.

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City of Paramount, CA

PUBLIC PEACE AND WELFARE

Chapter 9.16 Chapter 9.28
GAMBLING PATROL SYSTEMS AND PATROL
OFFICERS
§ 9.16.010.
Prohibited
generally—Exception. § 9.28.010. State license required.
§ 9.16.020.
Liability of owner, lessee,		 § 9.28.020. Permit from City
etc., of property generally. Council—Required.
§ 9.16.030.
Certain games prohibited.		 § 9.28.030. Employment of personnel.
§ 9.16.040.
Participation prohibited.		 § 9.28.040. Change in personnel.
§ 9.16.050.
Liability of owner, lessee,		 § 9.28.050. Exemptions from chapter.
etc., of property. § 9.28.060. Permit from City
§ 9.16.060.
Pinball machines.		 Council—Application.
§ 9.16.070.
Gambling information.		 § 9.28.070. Change of employer.
§ 9.28.080. Return of badge and permit.
Chapter 9.20 § 9.28.090. Unlawful activities.
BILLIARD ROOMS § 9.28.100. Equipment.
§ 9.20.010.
§ 9.20.020.
§ 9.20.030.
Definitions.

Hours of operation.

Presence of disorderly
persons prohibited.		 §
§
§
§		 9.28.110.
9.28.120.
9.28.130.
9.28.140.		 Uniform.
Identification to be carried.
Rank and title.
Badges to be
nontransferable.
§ 9.20.040.
§ 9.20.050.
§ 9.20.060.
Presence of persons under
18 years of age.

Presence of persons under
21 years of age.

Obstruction of entrance.		 §
§		 9.28.150.
9.28.160.		 Unauthorized ownership of
badges.
Duty to report violations of
law, etc.
§ 9.20.070.
Permit from City Council.		 Chapter 9.32
§ 9.20.080.
License generally.		 PARKS AND RECREATION
Chapter 9.24 Article 1
CONTRACTORS—FALSE CLAIM AND Generally
DEBARMENT PROCEDURES
§ 9.32.010. Short title.
§ 9.24.010.
Submitting false		 § 9.32.020. Definitions.
claims—Monetary penalties. § 9.32.030. Facilities under Director's
§ 9.24.020.
Disqualification of		 control
irresponsible designated—Enforcement
contractors—Procedure—Effect authority.
of disqualification. § 9.32.040. Signs—Placement and
§ 9.24.030.
Conduct required of		 maintenance
responsible contractors. authority—Obedience
required.
§ 9.32.050. Compliance with chapter
provisions—Ejection of
violators.
§ 9.32.060. Enforcement authority.

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§ 9.32.070. Liability limitations. § 9.32.170. Alcoholic beverage/narcotics
and dangerous drugs
Article 2 possession and/or
Park Rules and Regulations consumption.
§ 9.32.180. Park and facilities use
§ 9.32.080. Applicability of article. policy—Alcohol.
§ 9.32.090. Hours of operation. § 9.32.190. Soliciting for or selling
§ 9.32.100. Park property and merchandise—Restrictions.
vegetation—Damaging or § 9.32.200. Golf.
removing § 9.32.210. Amplified sound in parks.
prohibited—Exception. § 9.32.220. Other prohibited activities.
§ 9.32.110. Vehicle use in a park. § 9.32.230. Permit for community
§ 9.32.120. Large commercial vehicles events or special events.
and semi-trailers. § 9.32.240. Expressive activity.
§ 9.32.130. Sound or advertising § 9.32.250. Special regulations for
vehicles. certain City parks.
§ 9.32.140. Camping in parks or § 9.32.260. Emergency exclusion of
recreational facilities. public and safety
§ 9.32.150. Animals. precautions.
§ 9.32.160. Trash, littering and § 9.32.270. Penalty for violation.
dumping.

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City of Paramount, CA § 9.04.010

PUBLIC PEACE AND WELFARE

§ 9.04.020

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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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