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Chapter 17.72 — Appeals

Pasadena Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Pasadena

17.72.010 - Purpose of Chapter

This Chapter establishes procedures for the initiation of appeals and Calls for Review of a decision rendered by the Director, Zoning Administrator, Hearing Officer, Film Liaison, Environmental Administrator, Board of Zoning Appeals, Design Commission, Arts and Culture Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Advisory Agency (as defined in Section 16.08.020), and Commission.

(Ord. 7160 § 65, 2009; Ord. 7099 § 53 (Exh.27), 2007)

17.72.020 - Review Authority

A.

Board of Zoning Appeals. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall serve as the review authority for decisions of the Director, Zoning Administrator, Hearing Officer, Film Liaison, Advisory Agency, and Environmental Administrator.

B.

Historic Preservation Commission. The Historic Preservation Commission shall serve as the review authority for decisions of the Director in compliance with Chapter 17.62 (Historic Preservation).

C.

Design Commission. The Design Commission shall serve as the review authority for decisions of the Director regarding design review matters and decisions in compliance with Chapter 17.62.

D.

Council. The Council shall serve as the review authority for decisions of the Design Commission, Arts and Culture Commission, Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and the Board of Zoning Appeals.

(Ord. 7163 § 13, 2009; Ord. 7160 § 66, 2009; Ord. 7099 Ord. § 53 (Exh. 27), 2007)

17.72.030 - Eligibility

An appeal may be filed by any person affected by a determination, decision, or action rendered by the Director, Zoning Administrator, Hearing Officer, Board of Zoning Appeals, Environmental Administrator, Design Commission, Arts and Culture Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Advisory Agency or Commission.

(Ord. 7160 § 67, 2009; Ord. 7099 Ord. § 53 (Exh. 27), 2007)

17.72.040 - Scope of Appeals

Determinations, decisions, and actions that may be appealed and the authority to act upon an appeals shall be as follows.

A.

Determinations. The following determinations of the Director, Zoning Administrator, Hearing Officer, Film Liaison, and Environmental Administrator may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals:

Interpretations of the meaning and determinations on the applicability of the provisions of this Zoning Code that are believed to be in error;

A determination that a permit application or information submitted with the application is incomplete, in compliance with State law (Government Code Section 65943); and

An enforcement action in compliance with Chapter 17.78 (Enforcement).

B.

Permit/entitlement and hearing decisions. Decisions and actions by the Director, Zoning Administrator, Hearing Officer, Film Liaison, Advisory Agency, and Environmental Administrator may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

C.

Director decisions. Decisions by the Director, in compliance with Chapter 17.62 (Historic Preservation), may be appealed to the Historic Preservation Commission (or to the Design Commission as specified in Section 17.62.030). Decisions by the Director, in compliance with Section 17.61.030, may be appealed to the Design Commission.

D.

Commission, Design Commission Arts and Culture Commission and Historic Preservation Commission decisions. Decisions by the Commission, Design Commission Arts and Culture Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission may be appealed to the Council.

E.

Appeal of CEQA decisions.  

Appeal of CEQA decisions to the Council. When any CEQA document or decision is certified or approved, it may be appealed to the Council.

Appeal shall include the entire decision. Recognizing that it is difficult to separate the decision on the environmental document from the project itself, the appeal to the Council shall include the entire decision. For example, if, after CEQA document certification or approval, the Board of Zoning Appeals approves a land use permit, the appeal shall include both the CEQA document certification or approval and the accompanying land use permit. Such an appeal shall be reviewed in a de novo hearing.

F.

Subdivision Map Act decisions. All decisions made by the Advisory Agency pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act, and appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals, have a final right of appeal to the City Council.

(Ord. 7160 § 68, 2009; Ord. 7099 § 53 (Exh. 27), 2007)

17.72.050 - Appeal Application Filing

A.

Timing and form of appeal.  

Application submittal. An appeal application shall be submitted:

a.

Before the effective date established by Section 17.64.020 (Effective Dates) of the decision being appealed;

b.

While City offices are open and before the end of the final day of the appeal period (or the following workday if the appeal period ends on a day when the City Hall is closed); and

c.

In person only. No mailed appeal applications will be accepted.

Filed in writing. An appeal shall be filed in writing with the Secretary or Clerk of the applicable review authority.

The appeal application shall:  

a.

Specifically state the pertinent facts of the case and the reason(s) for the appeal;

b.

Be accompanied by the information identified in the Department handout for appeal applications; and

c.

Be accompanied by the filing fee established by the Council's Fee Resolution.

B.

Effect of appeal. The filing of an appeal shall stay the effective date of a decision until the review authority can make a decision on the appeal request.

C.

Withdrawal of appeal. If an appeal is withdrawn after filing, the remaining days of the appeal period (e.g., 10 days) shall start from the date on which the appeal is withdrawn.

D.

Joining an appeal.  

Only those persons who file an appeal within the specified appeal period shall be considered appellants of the matter under appeal.

Any person who wishes to join an appeal shall follow the same procedures as the appellant.

A person(s) shall not be allowed to join an appeal after the end of the specified appeal period.

(Ord. 7099 § 53 (Exh. 27), 2007)

17.72.060 - Calls for Review

A.

Authority and final decision. The authority and final decision for a Call for Review is as follows:

Historic Preservation Commission's review.  

a.

Review. The Historic Preservation Commission may choose to Call for Review a decision by the Director's action on Historic Preservation applications in compliance with Chapter 17.62, including applications for Certificate of Appropriateness, Relief from the Replacement Building Permit Requirements, demolition/alteration of a historic resource without a permit and disapproval of applications for designation of historic properties and districts.

b.

Decision final. The decision of the Historic Preservation Commission shall be final unless Called for Review by the Council or an appeal is filed in compliance with this Chapter.

Design Commission's review.  

a.

Review. The Design Commission may choose to Call for Review a decision by the Director regarding the Director's action on a Design Review in compliance with Section 17.61.030 and decisions authorized under Section 17.62.020.

b.

Decision final. The decision of the Design Commission shall be final unless Called for Review by the Council or an appeal is filed in compliance with this Section.

Board of Zoning Appeals' review.  

a.

Review. The Planning Commission may choose to Call for Review a decision rendered by the Director, (except decisions in compliance with Section 17.61.030 or Chapter 17.62) Zoning Administrator, Hearing Officer, Film Liaison, or Environmental Administrator to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

b.

Decision final. The decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be final unless Called for Review by the Council or an appeal is filed in compliance with this Section.

Council's review.  

a.

Review. The Council may choose to review a decision rendered by the Director, Zoning Administrator, Environmental Administrator, Hearing Officer, Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, Design Commission, Arts and Culture Commission or the Historic Preservation Commission. When such decisions are called for review, they shall be reviewed by the Review Authority as contained in 17.72.020.

b.

Decision final. The decision of the Council on the appeal shall be final and shall become effective upon adoption by the Council.

Filing of an appeal pending a Call for Review.  

a.

Right to file an appeal. An eligible person affected by a determination, decision, or action, as specified in Section 17.72.030 (Eligibility) may file a timely appeal in compliance with this Chapter even though a Call for Review has been filed in compliance with this Section.

b.

Effect of filing an appeal. The filing of the appeal shall serve to protect the rights of the appellant(s) in the event the Call for Review is subsequently withdrawn or fails.

Withdrawal or failure of a Call for Review. If a request for a Call for Review is withdrawn after filing, or fails, the remaining days of the Call for Review period shall start from the date on which the Call for Review is withdrawn or fails.

B.

Procedures.  

Initiation.  

a.

A member of a review authority with Call for Review authority may initiate a Call for Review by filing a written request with the Secretary or Clerk of the body with Call for Review authority.

b.

A member of the Design Commission may initiate a Call for Review at a regular meeting of the Design Commission without filing a written request before the meeting.

Agenda. The Secretary or Clerk shall place the request on the next available regular meeting agenda.

Date to file. A Call for Review of a permit shall be filed before its effective date in compliance with Section 17.64.020 (Effective Dates).

Effect of Call for Review.  

a.

A request for a Call for Review by a member of a review authority shall stay the effective date of a decision until the review authority can make a decision on the Call for Review request.

b.

The timely filing of a Call for Review does not extend the time in which an appeal of a decision shall be filed; the normal appeal period shall continue to run in compliance with Subsection 17.72.050 A. (Timing and form of appeal) above.

c.

If the review authority decides to Call for Review the subject decision, then the previous decision shall be vacated.

d.

If the review authority decides not to Call for Review the subject decision, then the decision shall become final unless the appeal period has not expired.

Required votes. The number of affirmative votes required to Call for Review a decision shall be as identified in Title 2 of the Municipal Code.

(Ord. 7372 § 9, 2021; Ord. No. 7163 § 14, 2009; Ord. 7160 § 69, 2009; Ord. 7099 Ord. § 53 (Exh. 27), 2007)

17.72.070 - Processing and Action on Appeals or Calls for Review

A.

Notice and public hearing. An appeal or a call for review hearing shall be a public hearing if the original decision required a public hearing. Notice of the public hearing shall be the same as the original decision, in compliance with Chapter 17.76 (Public Hearings).

B.

Action on appeals or calls for review.  

Scope of review and decision. When reviewing an appeal or a call for review, the review authority may:

a.

Consider any issues associated with the decision being appealed or called for review, in addition to the specific grounds for the appeal or call for review;

b.

Reverse, modify, or affirm, in whole or in part, the determination, decision, or action that is the subject of the appeal or call for review; and

c.

Adopt additional conditions of approval that were not considered or imposed by the original applicable review authority, deemed reasonable and necessary.

Consideration of submitted application, plans, and materials.  

a.

At the hearing, the review authority shall consider the same application, plans, and materials submitted by the applicant for the original decision.

b.

If the applicant submits new plans and materials that differ substantially, as determined by the Zoning Administrator, from the materials submitted for the original decision, the hearing shall be terminated and the applicant shall file a new application.

c.

Changes to the original submittal to address objections of the review authority need not be the subject of a new application.

d.

Revised materials shall be submitted at least 14 days before the public hearing on the application. However, the Zoning Administrator may choose to accept minor revised materials after that time, upon determining that there is sufficient time to review the materials before the hearing date. In addition, the review authority may continue an application until the next available meeting date in order to adequately evaluate the revised materials.

New evidence. If new or different evidence is presented during the hearing, the applicable review authority (e.g., Board of Zoning Appeals, Design Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, or Council) may refer the matter back to the Director, Zoning Administrator, Hearing Officer, Environmental Administrator, Design Commission, or Historic Preservation Commission, as applicable, for a report on the new or different evidence before a final decision on the appeal.

Findings. When reviewing an appeal or a call for review, the review authority shall adopt findings in support of the intended action on the application. The nature of the findings shall be in compliance with the findings adopted by the original review authority (e.g., Adjustment Permits — Section 17.61.070, Conditional Use Permits — Section 17.61.050, and Variances — Section 17.61.080, etc.).

Failure to act. If the review authority fails to act upon an appeal or a call for review, the decision from which the appeal or call for review was taken shall be deemed affirmed, except that there must be an affirmative vote to approve or certify any action taken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. A failure to affirmatively approve or certify any CEQA action shall be deemed a denial thereof. A failure to act, and any action taken pursuant to CEQA, shall be considered a decision and may be called for review or appealed.

Effect of appeal or call for review. A decision on an appeal or a call for review vacates (i.e., voids) the previous decision from which the decision was taken, except as otherwise identified in Paragraph 5 (Failure to act), above.

Effective date. A decision regarding an appeal or a call for review shall become effective in compliance with Section

17.64.020 (Effective Dates).

(Ord. 7099 § 53 (Exh. 27), 2007; Ord. No. 7250, § 9, 11-17-2014)

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  1. § 2.04
  2. Article I — NAME AND BOUNDARIES
  3. Article II — SUCCESSION
  4. Article III — POWERS OF THE CITY
  5. Article IV — THE CITY COUNCIL
  6. Article V — LEGISLATION
  7. Article VI — THE CITY MANAGER
  8. Article VII — BOARD OF EDUCATION
  9. Article VIII — THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM
  10. Article IX — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  11. Article X — CONTRACTS, PURCHASES AND CLAIMS
  12. Article XI — FRANCHISES
  13. Article XII — ELECTIONS
  14. Article XIII — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  15. Article XIV — WATER AND POWER UTILITY OPERATIONS
  16. Article XV — THE FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
  17. Article XVI — PARK PRESERVATION
  18. Article XVII — TAXPAYER PROTECTION
  19. Article XVIII — THE PASADENA FAIR AND EQUITABLE HOUSING CHARTE…
  20. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  21. Title 1 — FOOTNOTES
  22. Chapter 2.05 — CITY COUNCIL
  23. Chapter 2.10 — CITY COUNCIL VACANCY APPOINTMENT PROCESS
  24. Chapter 2.20 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
  25. Chapter 2.25 — PARKING AUTHORITY
  26. Chapter 2.28 — SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY
  27. Chapter 2.30 — CITY ATTORNEY'S DEPARTMENT
  28. Chapter 2.35 — CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
  29. Chapter 2.40 — CITY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENT
  30. Chapter 2.45 — ADVISORY BODIES GENERALLY
  31. Chapter 2.47 — ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
  32. Chapter 2.48 — ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION
  33. Chapter 2.55 — CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION
  34. Chapter 2.60 — COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
  35. Chapter 2.65 — COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
  36. Chapter 2.70 — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  37. Chapter 2.75 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
  38. Chapter 2.80 — DESIGN COMMISSION
  39. Chapter 2.85 — HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
  40. Chapter 2.86 — HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
  41. Chapter 2.90 — LIBRARY COMMISSION
  42. Chapter 2.95 — NORTHWEST COMMISSION
  43. Chapter 2.98 — PARKING METER ZONES ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
  44. Chapter 2.100 — RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
  45. Chapter 2.105 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  46. Chapter 2.110 — RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD
  47. Chapter 2.120 — SENIOR COMMISSION
  48. Chapter 2.130 — SOUTH LAKE AVENUE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION
  49. Chapter 2.135 — TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
  50. Chapter 2.140 — ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION
  51. Chapter 2.150 — HAHAMONGNA WATERSHED PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  52. Chapter 2.155 — PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD
  53. Chapter 2.165 — PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD
  54. Chapter 2.175 — THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY
  55. Chapter 2.250 — RETIREMENT SYSTEM
  56. Chapter 2.255 — AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS GENERALLY
  57. Chapter 2.265 — PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPA…
  58. Chapter 2.266 — PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
  59. Chapter 2.267 — LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
  60. Chapter 2.268 — HOUSING DEPARTMENT
  61. Chapter 2.270 — PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
  62. Chapter 2.275 — FINANCE DEPARTMENT
  63. Chapter 2.280 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
  64. Chapter 2.285 — HUMAN RESOURCES
  65. Chapter 2.290 — INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
  66. Chapter 2.295 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  67. Chapter 2.300 — PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
  68. Chapter 2.302 — RENT STABILIZATION DEPARTMENT
  69. Chapter 2.303 — TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
  70. Chapter 2.305 — WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
  71. Chapter 2.350 — ACCEPTANCE OF SURETIES
  72. Chapter 2.355 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESOLUTION OF CODE VIOLATIONS
  73. Chapter 2.360 — EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN CITY EMPLOYMENT
  74. Chapter 2.365 — CLAIMS BY AND AGAINST THE CITY
  75. Chapter 2.370 — DISASTER EMERGENCY SERVICES COUNCIL
  76. Chapter 2.375 — EMERGENCY AUXILIARY FORCES
  77. Chapter 2.380 — HOUSING MEDIATION CONTRACTOR
  78. Chapter 2.385 — PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO ARREST PURSUANT TO PENAL…
  79. Chapter 2.390 — RECORD AND DOCUMENT FEES
  80. Chapter 2.395 — UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY
  81. Chapter 2.400 — USE AND ACCESS OF CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION
  82. Chapter 3.04 — PASADENA CENTER
  83. Chapter 3.12 — TOURNAMENT OF ROSES—GRANDSTANDS
  84. Chapter 3.16 — TOURNAMENT OF ROSES—PROGRAMS
  85. Chapter 3.20 — PARADE PERMITS
  86. Chapter 3.22 — INTERFERENCE WITH SPECIAL EVENT
  87. Chapter 3.23 — PARK PRESERVATION AND USES
  88. Chapter 3.24 — PARKS AND PUBLIC GROUNDS
  89. Article I — General Provisions
  90. Article II — Permits
  91. Article III — Use Restrictions
  92. Article IV — Uses Requiring Permission
  93. Article V — Refunds—Penalties
  94. Chapter 3.28 — CIVIL DEFENSE TRAINING CENTER
  95. Chapter 3.32 — ARROYO SECO PUBLIC LANDS
  96. Article I — General Provisions
  97. Article II — Natural Preservation Area
  98. Article III — Brookside Park Area
  99. Article IV — Rose Bowl Area
  100. Article V — Brookside Golf Course Area
  101. Title 3 — FOOTNOTES
  102. Chapter 4.02 — SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY
  103. Chapter 4.04 — DISPOSITION OF SALVAGE AND SCRAP PROPERTY
  104. Chapter 4.08 — PURCHASING
  105. Chapter 4.10 — CREDIT AND COLLECTION
  106. Chapter 4.11 — PASADENA LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE
  107. Chapter 4.12 — CIGARETTE TAX
  108. Chapter 4.16 — PARK PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND
  109. Chapter 4.17 — RESIDENTIAL IMPACT FEE
  110. Chapter 4.18 — CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
  111. Chapter 4.19 — TRAFFIC REDUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMEN…
  112. Chapter 4.20 — GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
  113. Chapter 4.24 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SPECIAL ACTIVITY FUND
  114. Chapter 4.28 — PROPERTY TAXES
  115. Chapter 4.29 — TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TAX FUNCTIONS
  116. Chapter 4.32 — CONSTRUCTION TAX
  117. Chapter 4.36 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX8
  118. Chapter 4.40 — SALES AND USE TAX
  119. Chapter 4.42 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
  120. Chapter 4.44 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  121. Chapter 4.48 — ROSE BOWL ADMISSIONS TAX
  122. Chapter 4.52 — SEWER USE FEE AND STORM DRAIN CHARGE
  123. Chapter 4.53 — SEWER FACILITY CHARGE
  124. Chapter 4.54 — STREET LIGHT AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL TAX
  125. Chapter 4.56 — UTILITY USERS TAX
  126. Chapter 4.60 — VEHICLE OFF-STREET PARKING DISTRICTS
  127. Chapter 4.65 — VEHICLE OFF-STREET PARKING DISTRICTS
  128. Chapter 4.70 — URBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
  129. Article 1 — General Provisions and Definitions
  130. Chapter 4.90 — CITY OF PASADENA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE B…
  131. Chapter 4.95 — PUBLIC WORKS BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
  132. Chapter 4.100 — POWER DIVISION GENERAL FUND TRANSFER
  133. Chapter 4.101 — PASADENA TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
  134. Chapter 4.105 — SALES TAX INCENTIVES
  135. Chapter 4.106 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION ORDINANCE
  136. Chapter 4.107 — CITY OF PASADENA SPECIAL TAX FINANCING IMPROVE…
  137. Chapter 4.108 — SEISMIC AND FIRE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT…
  138. Chapter 4.109 — LIBRARY SPECIAL TAX
  139. Title 4 — FOOTNOTES
  140. Chapter 5.02 — PAYMENT OF A CITY-WIDE MINIMUM WAGE
  141. Chapter 5.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  142. Chapter 5.08 — DEFINITIONS
  143. Chapter 5.10 — LICENSE REGULATIONS
  144. Chapter 5.12 — EXEMPTIONS TO TAX
  145. Chapter 5.16 — FEES FOR MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESSES
  146. Chapter 5.20 — ADVERTISEMENTS
  147. Chapter 5.24 — ALARM SYSTEMS
  148. Chapter 5.28 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
  149. Chapter 5.32 — BILLIARD AND POOL ROOMS
  150. Chapter 5.33 — BINGO GAMES
  151. Chapter 5.34 — CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS
  152. Chapter 5.35 — CONCEALABLE FIREARMS—RETAIL SALES
  153. Chapter 5.40 — ESCORT BUREAUS
  154. Chapter 5.44 — FRANCHISE GRANTS FOR USE OF PUBLIC WAYS
  155. Chapter 5.45 — SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
  156. Chapter 5.48 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
  157. Chapter 5.56 — PAWNBROKERS, JUNK AND SECONDHAND DEALERS
  158. Chapter 5.60 — SALES AND CLOSE-OUTS
  159. Chapter 5.68 — UNDERGROUND FACILITIES USE
  160. Chapter 5.72 — VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  161. Chapter 5.74 — LICENSURE OF TOBACCO RETAILERS
  162. Chapter 5.78 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY
  163. Chapter 5.80 — COVID-19 RIGHT OF RECALL
  164. Chapter 5.82 — COVID-19 WORKER RETENTION ORDINANCE
  165. Title 5 — FOOTNOTES
  166. Chapter 6.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  167. Chapter 6.08 — CITY POUND AND POUNDMASTER
  168. Chapter 6.09 — DOGS AND CATS TO BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED
  169. Chapter 6.12 — RUNNING AT LARGE
  170. Chapter 6.16 — DOG LICENSE REGULATIONS
  171. Chapter 6.18 — REGULATION OF VICIOUS, POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, A…
  172. Chapter 6.20 — FOWL AND LIVESTOCK RESTRICTIONS
  173. Chapter 6.24 — KENNELS AND VETERINARIES
  174. Chapter 6.28 — PIGEONS
  175. Chapter 6.32 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  176. Chapter 6.36 — RABIES CONTROL
  177. Chapter 6.40 — RESTRICTION ON DISPLAY OF ANIMALS ON CITY PROPE…
  178. Title 6 — FOOTNOTES
  179. Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
  180. Chapter 8.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  181. Chapter 8.08 — COSMETOLOGICAL ESTABLISHMENTS
  182. Chapter 8.10 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS PUBLIC HEALTH PERMIT
  183. Chapter 8.11 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS FACILITIES
  184. Chapter 8.12 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
  185. Chapter 8.13 — HEALTH INSPECTION REPORT POSTING ORDINANCE
  186. Chapter 8.14 — GREASE AND OIL DISPOSAL ORDINANCE
  187. Chapter 8.16 — MOBILE FOOD FACILITIES AND FOOD TRANSPORTATION …
  188. Chapter 8.18 — DEEMED APPROVED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE RETAIL SALE …
  189. Chapter 8.19 — GROUP HOMES FOR THE DISABLED WHICH ARE NOT LICE…
  190. Chapter 8.20 — BUILDING DEMOLITION
  191. Chapter 8.24 — BUILDING SANITATION
  192. Chapter 8.28 — RAT AND INSECT CONTROL
  193. Chapter 8.32 — FUMIGATION
  194. Chapter 8.36 — PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS
  195. Chapter 8.40 — USED CLOTHING
  196. Chapter 8.44 — HAZARDOUS WEEDS AND PLANTS
  197. Chapter 8.48 — WEEDS AND RUBBISH
  198. Chapter 8.52 — CITY TREES AND TREE PROTECTION ORDINANCE
  199. Chapter 8.56 — HEDGES AND FENCES
  200. Chapter 8.60 — SOLID WASTE
  201. Chapter 8.61 — SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FRANCHISE SYSTEM
  202. Chapter 8.62 — WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION …
  203. Chapter 8.63 — DISPOSABLE ACCESSORY FOODWARE ITEM OPT-IN REQUI…
  204. Chapter 8.64 — LITTER CONTROL
  205. Chapter 8.65 — PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS
  206. Chapter 8.66 — ORGANICS RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL…
  207. Chapter 8.67 — PROHIBITION OF THE DISTRIBUTION OR SALE OF PREP…
  208. Chapter 8.68 — WATER POLLUTION
  209. Chapter 8.70 — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
  210. Chapter 8.76 — ELECTRICAL MATERIALS SAFETY STANDARDS
  211. Chapter 8.77 — RESERVED
  212. Chapter 8.78 — TOBACCO USE PREVENTION ORDINANCE
  213. Chapter 8.79 — CHILDHOOD LEAD HAZARDS REDUCTION ORDINANCE
  214. Chapter 8.80 — HANDLING AND DISCLOSURE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  215. Chapter 8.82 — DISCRIMINATION AGAINST VICTIMS OF AIDS
  216. Chapter 8.85 — WEAPONS—SALES PROHIBITED ON CITY PROPERTY AND I…
  217. Chapter 8.92 — BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION
  218. Title 8 — FOOTNOTES
  219. Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
  220. Chapter 9.20 — GAMING AND GAMBLING
  221. Chapter 9.24 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC
  222. Chapter 9.26 — DEFECATION AND URINATION IN PUBLIC
  223. Chapter 9.28 — INDECENT EXPOSURE
  224. Chapter 9.36 — NOISE RESTRICTIONS
  225. Chapter 9.37 — LEAF-BLOWING MACHINES
  226. Chapter 9.40 — BALL GAME BACKSTOPS
  227. Chapter 9.41 — COMBUSTIBLE BALLOONS
  228. Chapter 9.42 — FORMATION FLYING
  229. Chapter 9.43 — FEES FOR SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT RESPONSE TO PROVI…
  230. Chapter 9.44 — DISTRIBUTION OF UNSOLICITED WRITTEN MATERIAL (R…
  231. Chapter 9.45 — UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
  232. Chapter 9.48 — FIRE HYDRANTS
  233. Chapter 9.52 — TRESPASSING
  234. Chapter 9.56 — OBSTRUCTING PUBLIC PLACE OR BUSINESS
  235. Chapter 9.58 — ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT
  236. Chapter 9.60 — GRAFFITI ABATEMENT ORDINANCE
  237. Chapter 9.62 — ABANDONED SHOPPING CARTS
  238. Article VI — Consumer Protection
  239. Chapter 9.68 — CURFEW
  240. Chapter 9.69 — SEALING OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL
  241. Chapter 9.70 — SALE AND DISPLAY OF NARCOTIC PARAPHERNALIA
  242. Chapter 9.75 — TENANT PROTECTION
  243. Chapter 9.76 — PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT
  244. Chapter 9.78 — UNSERIALIZED FIREARMS
  245. Chapter 9.80 — DISCHARGING
  246. Chapter 9.84 — HAZARDOUS WEAPONS
  247. Chapter 9.88 — FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES AND DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE
  248. Chapter 9.89 — ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE INFORM…
  249. Chapter 9.90 — REPORTING SALES OF UNREGULATED CHEMICALS
  250. Chapter 9.95 — EVICTION DUE TO ILLEGAL DRUG DEALING ACTIVITIES
  251. Chapter 9.97 — ELLIS ACT TENANT PROTECTIONS
  252. Title 9 — FOOTNOTES
  253. Chapter 10.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  254. Chapter 10.08 — DEFINITIONS
  255. Chapter 10.12 — ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY
  256. Chapter 10.16 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
  257. Chapter 10.20 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
  258. Chapter 10.24 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
  259. Chapter 10.28 — STOPS AND YIELDS
  260. Chapter 10.32 — PEDESTRIANS
  261. Chapter 10.36 — DRIVING RULES
  262. Chapter 10.38 — VEHICULAR CRUISING
  263. Chapter 10.39 — VEHICLE SOLICITATION IN THE STREETS
  264. Chapter 10.40 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  265. Chapter 10.41 — PREFERENTIAL PARKING
  266. Chapter 10.42 — DAYTIME PARKING
  267. Chapter 10.44 — PARKING AT NIGHT
  268. Chapter 10.45 — PARKING METERS
  269. Chapter 10.46 — POLICE TOWING FRANCHISE SYSTEM
  270. Chapter 10.48 — SPEED LIMITS
  271. Chapter 10.52 — TRUCK ROUTES
  272. Chapter 10.53 — LOCAL INTERSTATE TRUCK ROUTES
  273. Chapter 10.56 — TRAINS AND CROSSINGS
  274. Chapter 10.60 — BICYCLES
  275. Chapter 10.61 — SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES, SCOOTERS AND EPAMD
  276. Chapter 10.64 — TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
  277. Chapter 10.65 — PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON CERTAIN STREETS ON RED…
  278. Title 10 — FOOTNOTES
  279. Title 12 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  280. Chapter 12.04 — SIDEWALK REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION
  281. Chapter 12.08 — NEWSRACKS
  282. Chapter 12.10 — SIDEWALK VENDORS
  283. Chapter 12.12 — OBSTRUCTING STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  284. Chapter 12.13 — OUTDOOR DINING WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
  285. Chapter 12.14 — VALET PARKING
  286. Chapter 12.15 — POSTING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
  287. Chapter 12.16 — MOVING BUILDINGS ALONG STREETS
  288. Chapter 12.20 — BUILDING NUMBERING
  289. Chapter 12.22 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  290. Chapter 12.24 — EXCAVATIONS
  291. Chapter 12.25 — CLOSING OF STREETS WITHOUT VACATION
  292. Chapter 12.28 — IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENTS
  293. Title 12 — FOOTNOTES
  294. Chapter 13.04 — POWER RATES AND REGULATIONS
  295. Chapter 13.08 — ENERGY USE CONSERVATION
  296. Chapter 13.10 — WATER WASTE PROHIBITIONS AND WATER SUPPLY SHOR…
  297. Chapter 13.11 — NON-POTABLE WATER
  298. Chapter 13.12 — UTILITY LOCATION MAPS
  299. Chapter 13.14 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  300. Chapter 13.16 — UTILITY LATERALS CONNECTION2
  301. Chapter 13.18 — POLES AND WIRES
  302. Chapter 13.20 — WATER SERVICE AND RATES
  303. Chapter 13.22 — RESERVED
  304. Article I — Definitions and General Provisions
  305. Article II — Design and Construction
  306. Article III — Maintenance and Operation
  307. Chapter 13.28 — WATER MAIN ASSESSMENTS5
  308. Chapter 13.32 — GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED WATERCOURSES
  309. Title 13 — FOOTNOTES
  310. Chapter 14.03 — ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
  311. Chapter 14.04 — BUILDING CODE AND RELATED CODES
  312. Chapter 14.05 — EXCAVATION AND GRADING IN HILLSIDE AREAS
  313. Chapter 14.06 — EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING UNREIN…
  314. Chapter 14.07 — SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS
  315. Chapter 14.08 — MANDATORY SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR…
  316. Chapter 14.12 — HOUSING CODE
  317. Chapter 14.16 — QUADRENNIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION
  318. Chapter 14.17 — PRESALE SELF-CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
  319. Chapter 14.20 — CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL BOARD
  320. Chapter 14.26 — FIRE AND EMERGENCY PLANNING REQUIREMENTS FOR H…
  321. Chapter 14.27 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
  322. Chapter 14.28 — FIRE PREVENTION CODE
  323. Chapter 14.29 — FLAMMABLE VEGETATION
  324. Chapter 14.30 — FIREWORKS, PYROTECHNICS AND PRODUCTION EFFECTS
  325. Chapter 14.37 — FEES AND SCHEDULES
  326. Chapter 14.50 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT
  327. Chapter 14.60 — ABATEMENT OF BUILDINGS EXHIBITING SLUMLIKE CON…
  328. Chapter 14.70 — VACANT BUILDING AND VACANT LOT MAINTENANCE AND…
  329. Chapter 14.80 — FIRST SOURCE HIRING
  330. Chapter 14.90 — EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCEDURES FOR SMALL RESI…
  331. Title 14 — FOOTNOTES
  332. Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
  333. Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ENFORCEMENT
  334. Chapter 16.08 — DEFINITIONS
  335. Chapter 16.12 — DESIGN STANDARDS
  336. Chapter 16.16 — IMPROVEMENTS
  337. Chapter 16.18 — GENERAL PROCEDURES
  338. Chapter 16.20 — TENTATIVE MAPS
  339. Chapter 16.22 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
  340. Chapter 16.24 — SURVEY REQUIREMENTS4
  341. Chapter 16.28 — FINAL MAPS AND PARCEL MAPS
  342. Chapter 16.32 — DEDICATIONS
  343. Chapter 16.36 — BONDS AND DEPOSITS
  344. Chapter 16.40 — MINOR LAND DIVISIONS
  345. Chapter 16.44 — MODIFICATIONS
  346. Chapter 16.46 — STANDARDS FOR CONVERSION PROJECTS
  347. Title 16 — FOOTNOTES
  348. Title 17 — Zoning Code
  349. Chapter 17.10 — Enactment and Applicability of Zoning Code
  350. Chapter 17.12 — Interpretation of Zoning Code Provisions
  351. Chapter 17.20 — Zoning Map
  352. Chapter 17.21 — Development and Land Use Approval Requirements
  353. Chapter 17.22 — Residential Zoning Districts
  354. Chapter 17.24 — Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts
  355. Chapter 17.26 — Special Purpose Zoning Districts
  356. Chapter 17.28 — Overlay Zoning Districts
  357. Chapter 17.29 — Hillside Overlay Districts
  358. Chapter 17.30 — Central District Specific Plan
  359. Chapter 17.31 — East Colorado Specific Plan 2022
  360. Chapter 17.32 — East Pasadena Specific Plan
  361. Chapter 17.33 — Fair Oaks-Orange Grove Specific Plan
  362. Chapter 17.34 — North Lake Specific Plan
  363. Chapter 17.35 — South Fair Oaks Specific Plan
  364. Chapter 17.36 — West Gateway Specific Plan
  365. Chapter 17.37 — Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan
  366. Chapter 17.38 — Lamanda Park Specific Plan
  367. Chapter 17.39 — East Colorado Specific Plan 2003
  368. Chapter 17.40 — General Property Development and Use Standards
  369. Chapter 17.42 — Inclusionary Housing Requirements
  370. Chapter 17.43 — Density Bonus, Waivers and Incentives
  371. Chapter 17.44 — Landscaping
  372. Chapter 17.46 — Parking and Loading
  373. Chapter 17.48 — Signs
  374. Chapter 17.50 — Standards for Specific Land Uses
  375. Chapter 17.60 — Application Filing and Processing
  376. Chapter 17.61 — Permit Approval or Disapproval
  377. Article 2 — Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zone-Sp…
  378. Chapter 17.62 — Historic Preservation
  379. Chapter 17.64 — Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Extens…
  380. Chapter 17.66 — Development Agreements
  381. Chapter 17.68 — Specific Plans
  382. Chapter 17.70 — Administrative Responsibility
  383. Chapter 17.71 — Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots
  384. Chapter 17.72 — Appeals
  385. Chapter 17.74 — Amendments
  386. Chapter 17.76 — Public Hearings
  387. Chapter 17.78 — Enforcement
  388. Chapter 17.80 — Glossary of Specialized Terms and Land Use Types
  389. Title 18 — CABLE, VIDEO AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS
  390. Chapter 18.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  391. Chapter 18.04 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  392. Chapter 18.06 — OPEN VIDEO SYSTEMS
  393. Chapter 18.08 — OTHER VIDEO AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AN…
  394. Chapter 18.10 — DEFINITIONS
  395. Chapter 18.12 — VIOLATIONS; SEVERABILITY
  396. Part 40 — A(2) (12.16)

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