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Article II — Design and Construction

Pasadena Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · Pasadena

13.24.190 - Main sewers specifications.

A.

All main sewers constructed under contract with the city shall meet the requirements of Specifications No. 31 unless otherwise specifically excepted.

B.

All main sewers constructed by any person including a municipally owned public utility shall meet the requirements of Specifications No. 31 and Ordinance No. 3387, codified at Chapter 12.24.

(Ord. 4170 § 2.01, 1950)

13.24.200 - House sewers—Specifications.

A.

All house sewers from the main sewer to the property line or easement line constructed under contract with the city shall meet the requirements of Specifications No. 31 unless otherwise specifically excepted.

B.

All house sewers from the main sewer to the property line or easement line constructed by any person including a municipally owned public utility shall meet the requirements of Specifications No. 31 and Ordinance No. 3387 (Excavation Ordinance).

C.

All house sewers from the property line to within 24 inches of the exterior wall of the building or structure shall meet the requirements of Ordinance No. 3881 (Plumbing Code).

(Ord. 4170 § 2.02, 1950)

13.24.210 - House sewers—Existing—Requirements.

The following requirements shall apply to existing house sewers:

A.

If the construction of a new house sewer on a lot is to include any portion of an existing house sewer on such lot, such construction shall be included and accepted only when it meets all the requirements for new house sewers and is of a material acceptable to the superintendent or city engineer.

B.

When it is found necessary to replace any portion of an existing house sewer between the street curb and lot line, all that portion of the house sewer between these limits shall be replaced to meet the requirements for new house sewers.

C.

When it is found necessary to replace any portion of an existing house sewer between the curb and public sewer, all that portion of the house sewer between these limits shall be replaced to meet the requirements for new house sewers.

(Ord. 4170 § 2.03, 1950)

13.24.220 - House sewers—Trunk sewer connections.

All house sewers which are to be connected to a trunk sewer shall include a running trap, the type and location of which shall meet the approval of the city engineer and chief engineer.

(Ord. 4170 § 2.04, 1950)

13.24.230 - House sewers—Unnecessary bends or fittings.

All house sewers shall be laid by the most direct route feasible, free of pinched joints, changes of grade, or unnecessary bends or fittings.

(Ord. 4170 § 2.05, 1950)

13.24.240 - Excavations.

All excavations shall have sufficient width to allow proper workmanship and permit adequate inspection and shall be supported in the manner set forth in the rules, orders and regulations prescribed by the Industrial Accident Commission of the state. Sheet piling and other timbers shall be withdrawn in such a manner as to prevent caving of the walls of the excavation or disturbance of the sewer pipe.

(Ord. 4170 § 2.06, 1950)

13.24.250 - Y or T saddle.

A.

The Y or T saddle shall be installed by cutting a hole in the main line sewer pipe and fitting the saddle snugly in place with heavy (12 gauge) galvanized asphalt painted iron wire bound around the main line pipe and the flange of the saddle. The Y saddle shall be placed in the side of the main line pipe with the Y branch upward at approximately 45 degrees from the horizontal and so as to direct the flow from the house connection sewer down stream into the main sewer. The T saddle

shall be placed in the top of the main line sewer pipe. The T saddle shall be used only for the construction of a chimney pipe.

B.

After the saddle is in place, an imbedment of cement concrete shall be placed under and around the main line sewer pipe and saddle as required for a standard chimney pipe in accordance with the standard plan on file in the office of the city engineer. The inside of the joint between pipe and saddle shall be pointed with 1:2 cement mortar.

(Ord. 4170 § 2.07, 1950)

13.24.260 - House sewer—Construction after street dedication.

No person shall connect or cause to be connected any sewer which has been, or may hereafter be, constructed in any street, highway, alley, right-of-way, or other public place prior to the dedication and acceptance of such street, alley, right-of- way or other public place by the board on behalf of the public, with any public sewer of the city, unless such sewer first mentioned shall have been laid under the supervision and/or to the satisfaction of the city engineer and in accordance with all provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 4170 § 2.08, 1950)

13.24.270 - Connections through adjoining property.

A.

No connection from any building or other structure shall hereafter be made to any public sewer, if such connection or any portion thereof is in, under or upon any lot other than the lot on which such building or structure is located, except a house court or an auto trailer court.

B.

If a lot or parcel of land requiring a sewer connection is so situated that access to the public sewer is not possible except across some other lot or parcel of land, a sewer connection may be placed in a recorded public easement which includes the right to lay and maintain such connection and is appurtenant to the lot or parcel of land to be served by such sewer connection.

C.

Each building having separate frontage on a public street on which there is a public sewer must be separately connected to the public sewer.

(Ord. 4170 § 2.09, 1950)

13.24.280 - Connecting cesspools or septic tanks.

No person shall connect or cause to be connected any cesspool or septic tank to any public sewer or to any house sewer leading thereto.

(Ord. 4170 § 2.10, 1950)

13.24.290 - Abandoned cesspools, septic tanks, seepage holes or dry wells.

Upon connection of a house sewer to the public sewer, every septic tank, cesspool, seepage hole or dry well which was not constructed of brick or concrete as required by Ordinance No. 3881 as amended, and every dry pit privy hole which has been abandoned and discontinued from use, shall be backfilled solidly with earth to the satisfaction of the superintendent or engineer.

(Ord. 4170 § 2.11, 1950)

13.24.300 - Backwater traps and valves.

In every case where a plumbing outlet or plumbing fixture is installed or located below the elevation of the curb or property line, an approved type of backwater trap or an approved type of backwater sewer valve shall be installed between the outlet and the public sewer in such a manner as to prevent sewage from flowing back or backing up into any such outlet or plumbing fixture. Every such trap or valve shall be installed in the basement, or in a box or manhole of concrete, or cast iron, or other material approved by the superintendent so that it will be readily accessible at all times. The trap or valve shall be placed only in the drain line serving the fixtures that are located below the elevation of the above-mentioned curb or property line and no drainage from fixtures located above this elevation shall pass through such trap or valve.

(Ord. 4170 § 2.12, 1950)

13.24.310 - Interceptors—Capacity.

Every interceptor shall be of proper design and of an adequate size to prevent sand, silt, grit, mineral material, petroleum, solvent, grease or oil from entering the sewer. The size and design shall be as approved by the superintendent and city engineer.

(Ord. 4170 § 2.13, 1950)

13.24.320 - Interceptors—Residuum retention.

Every interceptor shall be so constructed and arranged that flowing wastes will not wash out or carry away any of the grease, sand or petroleum solvents previously collected in such interceptor. The city engineer may require screens to be placed in interceptors to prevent rags from entering the public sewer.

(Ord. 4170 § 2.14, 1950)

13.24.330 - Interceptors—Existing altered when.

Existing interceptors which are found upon inspection to be of inadequate size or of improper design shall be revised as directed by the city engineer within 30 days after notice upon penalty of immediate disconnection from the sewer and fined as provided in Section 13.24.170. Notice of inadequate interception facilities shall be given by registered mail and shall be deemed effective as of the 5th day after receipt of said notice.

(Ord. 4170 § 2.15, 1950)

13.24.340 - Interceptor—Special types.

In event a special type of interceptor is required to adequately protect the sewer, a competent engineer shall be retained to fully investigate the processes at the plant and provide adequate facilities for the retention of undesirable wastes by interceptors or other suitable means. The proposed design shall be submitted to the city engineer for his approval prior to installation and connection to the sewer.

(Ord. 4170 § 2.16, 1950)

13.24.350 - Interceptor—Testing.

The city engineer may adopt, in writing, such test requirements as he finds necessary to determine the collecting efficiency of various types and kinds of interceptors and to establish the rate of flow, grease or sand retention capacity or other rating thereof. The city engineer may revise from time to time, as he finds necessary, such test requirements.

(Ord. 4170 § 2.17, 1950)

13.24.360 - Construction of special structures.

All industrial liquid waste pretreatment plants, grease interceptors, sand interceptors, sewage treatment plants, sewage pumping plants or ejectors, septic tanks, cesspools, dry wells, dilution chambers and neutralization tanks shall be

constructed in accordance with Ordinance No. 3881 (Plumbing Code) unless otherwise provided in this chapter.

(Ord. 4170 § 2.18, 1950)

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  1. Article I — NAME AND BOUNDARIES
  2. Article II — SUCCESSION
  3. Article III — POWERS OF THE CITY
  4. Article IV — THE CITY COUNCIL
  5. Article V — LEGISLATION
  6. Article VI — THE CITY MANAGER
  7. Article VII — BOARD OF EDUCATION
  8. Article VIII — THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM
  9. Article IX — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  10. Article X — CONTRACTS, PURCHASES AND CLAIMS
  11. Article XI — FRANCHISES
  12. Article XII — ELECTIONS
  13. Article XIII — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  14. Article XIV — WATER AND POWER UTILITY OPERATIONS
  15. Article XV — THE FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
  16. Article XVI — PARK PRESERVATION
  17. Article XVII — TAXPAYER PROTECTION
  18. Article XVIII — THE PASADENA FAIR AND EQUITABLE HOUSING CHARTE…
  19. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  20. Title 1 — FOOTNOTES
  21. Chapter 2.05 — CITY COUNCIL
  22. Chapter 2.10 — CITY COUNCIL VACANCY APPOINTMENT PROCESS
  23. Chapter 2.20 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
  24. Chapter 2.25 — PARKING AUTHORITY
  25. Chapter 2.28 — SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY
  26. Chapter 2.30 — CITY ATTORNEY'S DEPARTMENT
  27. Chapter 2.35 — CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
  28. Chapter 2.40 — CITY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENT
  29. Chapter 2.45 — ADVISORY BODIES GENERALLY
  30. Chapter 2.47 — ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
  31. Chapter 2.48 — ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION
  32. Chapter 2.55 — CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION
  33. Chapter 2.60 — COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
  34. Chapter 2.65 — COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
  35. Chapter 2.70 — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  36. Chapter 2.75 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
  37. Chapter 2.80 — DESIGN COMMISSION
  38. Chapter 2.85 — HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
  39. Chapter 2.86 — HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
  40. Chapter 2.90 — LIBRARY COMMISSION
  41. Chapter 2.95 — NORTHWEST COMMISSION
  42. Chapter 2.98 — PARKING METER ZONES ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
  43. Chapter 2.100 — RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
  44. Chapter 2.105 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  45. Chapter 2.110 — RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD
  46. Chapter 2.120 — SENIOR COMMISSION
  47. Chapter 2.130 — SOUTH LAKE AVENUE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION
  48. Chapter 2.135 — TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
  49. Chapter 2.140 — ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION
  50. Chapter 2.150 — HAHAMONGNA WATERSHED PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  51. Chapter 2.155 — PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD
  52. Chapter 2.165 — PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD
  53. Chapter 2.175 — THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY
  54. Chapter 2.250 — RETIREMENT SYSTEM
  55. Chapter 2.255 — AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS GENERALLY
  56. Chapter 2.265 — PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPA…
  57. Chapter 2.266 — PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
  58. Chapter 2.267 — LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
  59. Chapter 2.268 — HOUSING DEPARTMENT
  60. Chapter 2.270 — PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
  61. Chapter 2.275 — FINANCE DEPARTMENT
  62. Chapter 2.280 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
  63. Chapter 2.285 — HUMAN RESOURCES
  64. Chapter 2.290 — INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
  65. Chapter 2.295 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  66. Chapter 2.300 — PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
  67. Chapter 2.302 — RENT STABILIZATION DEPARTMENT
  68. Chapter 2.303 — TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
  69. Chapter 2.305 — WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
  70. Chapter 2.350 — ACCEPTANCE OF SURETIES
  71. Chapter 2.355 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESOLUTION OF CODE VIOLATIONS
  72. Chapter 2.360 — EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN CITY EMPLOYMENT
  73. Chapter 2.365 — CLAIMS BY AND AGAINST THE CITY
  74. Chapter 2.370 — DISASTER EMERGENCY SERVICES COUNCIL
  75. Chapter 2.375 — EMERGENCY AUXILIARY FORCES
  76. Chapter 2.380 — HOUSING MEDIATION CONTRACTOR
  77. Chapter 2.385 — PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO ARREST PURSUANT TO PENAL…
  78. Chapter 2.390 — RECORD AND DOCUMENT FEES
  79. Chapter 2.395 — UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY
  80. Chapter 2.400 — USE AND ACCESS OF CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION
  81. Title 3 — CIVIC EVENTS AND FACILITIES
  82. Article I — General Provisions
  83. Article II — Permits
  84. Article III — Use Restrictions
  85. Article IV — Uses Requiring Permission
  86. Article V — Refunds—Penalties
  87. Chapter 3.28 — CIVIL DEFENSE TRAINING CENTER
  88. Chapter 3.32 — ARROYO SECO PUBLIC LANDS
  89. Article I — General Provisions
  90. Article II — Natural Preservation Area
  91. Article III — Brookside Park Area
  92. Article IV — Rose Bowl Area
  93. Article V — Brookside Golf Course Area
  94. Title 3 — FOOTNOTES
  95. Title 4 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
  96. Article 1 — General Provisions and Definitions
  97. Chapter 4.90 — CITY OF PASADENA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE B…
  98. Chapter 4.95 — PUBLIC WORKS BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
  99. Chapter 4.100 — POWER DIVISION GENERAL FUND TRANSFER
  100. Chapter 4.101 — PASADENA TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
  101. Chapter 4.105 — SALES TAX INCENTIVES
  102. Chapter 4.106 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION ORDINANCE
  103. Chapter 4.107 — CITY OF PASADENA SPECIAL TAX FINANCING IMPROVE…
  104. Chapter 4.108 — SEISMIC AND FIRE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT…
  105. Chapter 4.109 — LIBRARY SPECIAL TAX
  106. Title 4 — FOOTNOTES
  107. Chapter 5.02 — PAYMENT OF A CITY-WIDE MINIMUM WAGE
  108. Chapter 5.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  109. Chapter 5.08 — DEFINITIONS
  110. Chapter 5.10 — LICENSE REGULATIONS
  111. Chapter 5.12 — EXEMPTIONS TO TAX
  112. Chapter 5.16 — FEES FOR MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESSES
  113. Chapter 5.20 — ADVERTISEMENTS
  114. Chapter 5.24 — ALARM SYSTEMS
  115. Chapter 5.28 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
  116. Chapter 5.32 — BILLIARD AND POOL ROOMS
  117. Chapter 5.33 — BINGO GAMES
  118. Chapter 5.34 — CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS
  119. Chapter 5.35 — CONCEALABLE FIREARMS—RETAIL SALES
  120. Chapter 5.40 — ESCORT BUREAUS
  121. Chapter 5.44 — FRANCHISE GRANTS FOR USE OF PUBLIC WAYS
  122. Chapter 5.45 — SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
  123. Chapter 5.48 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
  124. Chapter 5.56 — PAWNBROKERS, JUNK AND SECONDHAND DEALERS
  125. Chapter 5.60 — SALES AND CLOSE-OUTS
  126. Chapter 5.68 — UNDERGROUND FACILITIES USE
  127. Chapter 5.72 — VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  128. Chapter 5.74 — LICENSURE OF TOBACCO RETAILERS
  129. Chapter 5.78 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY
  130. Chapter 5.80 — COVID-19 RIGHT OF RECALL
  131. Chapter 5.82 — COVID-19 WORKER RETENTION ORDINANCE
  132. Title 5 — FOOTNOTES
  133. Title 6 — ANIMALS
  134. Title 6 — FOOTNOTES
  135. Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
  136. Title 8 — FOOTNOTES
  137. Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
  138. Chapter 9.20 — GAMING AND GAMBLING
  139. Chapter 9.24 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC
  140. Chapter 9.26 — DEFECATION AND URINATION IN PUBLIC
  141. Chapter 9.28 — INDECENT EXPOSURE
  142. Chapter 9.36 — NOISE RESTRICTIONS
  143. Chapter 9.37 — LEAF-BLOWING MACHINES
  144. Chapter 9.40 — BALL GAME BACKSTOPS
  145. Chapter 9.41 — COMBUSTIBLE BALLOONS
  146. Chapter 9.42 — FORMATION FLYING
  147. Chapter 9.43 — FEES FOR SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT RESPONSE TO PROVI…
  148. Chapter 9.44 — DISTRIBUTION OF UNSOLICITED WRITTEN MATERIAL (R…
  149. Chapter 9.45 — UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
  150. Chapter 9.48 — FIRE HYDRANTS
  151. Chapter 9.52 — TRESPASSING
  152. Chapter 9.56 — OBSTRUCTING PUBLIC PLACE OR BUSINESS
  153. Chapter 9.58 — ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT
  154. Chapter 9.60 — GRAFFITI ABATEMENT ORDINANCE
  155. Chapter 9.62 — ABANDONED SHOPPING CARTS
  156. Article VI — Consumer Protection
  157. Chapter 9.68 — CURFEW
  158. Chapter 9.69 — SEALING OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL
  159. Chapter 9.70 — SALE AND DISPLAY OF NARCOTIC PARAPHERNALIA
  160. Chapter 9.75 — TENANT PROTECTION
  161. Chapter 9.76 — PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT
  162. Chapter 9.78 — UNSERIALIZED FIREARMS
  163. Chapter 9.80 — DISCHARGING
  164. Chapter 9.84 — HAZARDOUS WEAPONS
  165. Chapter 9.88 — FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES AND DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE
  166. Chapter 9.89 — ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE INFORM…
  167. Chapter 9.90 — REPORTING SALES OF UNREGULATED CHEMICALS
  168. Chapter 9.95 — EVICTION DUE TO ILLEGAL DRUG DEALING ACTIVITIES
  169. Chapter 9.97 — ELLIS ACT TENANT PROTECTIONS
  170. Title 9 — FOOTNOTES
  171. Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
  172. Title 10 — FOOTNOTES
  173. Title 12 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  174. Title 12 — FOOTNOTES
  175. Title 13 — UTILITIES AND SEWERS
  176. Article I — Definitions and General Provisions
  177. Article II — Design and Construction
  178. Article III — Maintenance and Operation
  179. Chapter 13.28 — WATER MAIN ASSESSMENTS5
  180. Chapter 13.32 — GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED WATERCOURSES
  181. Title 13 — FOOTNOTES
  182. Title 14 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  183. Title 14 — FOOTNOTES
  184. Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
  185. Title 16 — FOOTNOTES
  186. Title 17 — Zoning Code
  187. Chapter 17.10 — Enactment and Applicability of Zoning Code
  188. Chapter 17.12 — Interpretation of Zoning Code Provisions
  189. Chapter 17.20 — Zoning Map
  190. Chapter 17.21 — Development and Land Use Approval Requirements
  191. Chapter 17.22 — Residential Zoning Districts
  192. Chapter 17.24 — Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts
  193. Chapter 17.26 — Special Purpose Zoning Districts
  194. Chapter 17.28 — Overlay Zoning Districts
  195. Chapter 17.29 — Hillside Overlay Districts
  196. Chapter 17.30 — Central District Specific Plan
  197. Chapter 17.31 — East Colorado Specific Plan 2022
  198. Chapter 17.32 — East Pasadena Specific Plan
  199. Chapter 17.33 — Fair Oaks-Orange Grove Specific Plan
  200. Chapter 17.34 — North Lake Specific Plan
  201. Chapter 17.35 — South Fair Oaks Specific Plan
  202. Chapter 17.36 — West Gateway Specific Plan
  203. Chapter 17.37 — Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan
  204. Chapter 17.38 — Lamanda Park Specific Plan
  205. Chapter 17.39 — East Colorado Specific Plan 2003
  206. Chapter 17.40 — General Property Development and Use Standards
  207. Chapter 17.42 — Inclusionary Housing Requirements
  208. Chapter 17.43 — Density Bonus, Waivers and Incentives
  209. Chapter 17.44 — Landscaping
  210. Chapter 17.46 — Parking and Loading
  211. Chapter 17.48 — Signs
  212. Chapter 17.50 — Standards for Specific Land Uses
  213. Chapter 17.60 — Application Filing and Processing
  214. Chapter 17.61 — Permit Approval or Disapproval
  215. Article 2 — Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zone-Sp…
  216. Chapter 17.62 — Historic Preservation
  217. Chapter 17.64 — Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Extens…
  218. Chapter 17.66 — Development Agreements
  219. Chapter 17.68 — Specific Plans
  220. Chapter 17.70 — Administrative Responsibility
  221. Chapter 17.71 — Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots
  222. Chapter 17.72 — Appeals
  223. Chapter 17.74 — Amendments
  224. Chapter 17.76 — Public Hearings
  225. Chapter 17.78 — Enforcement
  226. Chapter 17.80 — Glossary of Specialized Terms and Land Use Types
  227. Title 18 — CABLE, VIDEO AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS

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