Chapter 12.14
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§ 12.14.010. Maintenance and repair of sidewalks.¶
A. Anything in this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, the maintenance and repair of sidewalk areas and the making, confirming and collecting of assessments for the cost and expenses of said maintenance and repair may be done and the proceedings therefor may be had and taken in accordance with this part and the procedure therefor provided in Chapter 22 Division 7, Part 3, of the Streets and Highway Code of the state and this Chapter 12.14, the provisions of Chapter 12.14 shall control.
B. The owners of lots or portions of lots adjacent to or fronting on any portion of a sidewalk area between the property line of the lots and the street line, including parking strips, sidewalks, and persons in possession of such lots by virtue of any permit or right shall repair and maintain such sidewalk areas and lay the costs and expenses therefor, including a charge for the city's costs of inspection and administration whenever the city awards a contract for such maintenance and repair and including the costs of collection of assessments for the costs of maintenance and repair under subsection (A) of this section or handling of any lien placed on the property due to failure of the property owner to promptly pay such assessments.
C. For the purposes of this chapter, maintenance and repair of sidewalks area shall include, but not be limited to, maintenance and repair of surfaces including grinding, removal and replacement of sidewalks, removal and filling or replacements of sidewalks, removal and filling or replacement of parking strips, removal of weeds and/or debris, tree root pruning, trimming of shrubs and/or ground cover and trimming shrubs within the area between the property line of the adjacent property and the street pavement line, including parking strips, so that the sidewalk area will remain in a condition which will not interfere with the public convenience in the use of said sidewalk area.
D. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5614 of the state Streets and Highways Code, the Public Works director may in his or her discretion, and for sufficient cause, extend the period within which required maintenance and repair of sidewalk areas must commence by a period of not to exceed seventy-four days from the time the notice referred to in said Section 5614 is given.
(Ord. 521 (part), 1995)
§ 12.14.020. Liability for injuries to public.¶
The property owner required by Section 12.14.010 to maintain and repair the sidewalk area, shall owe a duty to members of the public to keep and maintain the sidewalk area in a safe and nondangerous condition. If, as a result of the failure of any property owner to maintain the sidewalk area in a nondangerous condition as required by Section 12.14.010, any person suffers injury or damage to person or property, the property owner shall be liable to such person for the resulting damages or injury.
(Ord. 521 (part), 1994)
§ 12.14.030. Superintendent of streets.¶
For the purposes of this chapter only, the public works director of the city or his authorized
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representative shall be deemed to mean the public works superintendent as to any activities conducted by that department pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 521 (part), 1994)
§ 12.14.040. Work performance—Superintendent of streets authority.¶
In performing the work of repairing or constructing any sidewalk as provided in Chapter 22 of Division 7, Part 3 of the streets and highways code of the state, the public works director may, if the cost of said work does not exceed five thousand dollars:
A. Procure at least three sealed bids to perform said work, from contractors licensed to undertake the same, and let said work to the lowest responsible bidder at the prices named in his bid; or
B. Order a city work crew to perform said work. (Ord. 521 (part), 1994)
§ 12.14.050. Advancement of costs of work.¶
The public works director is authorized and empowered to and may advance from the streets maintenance fund, any sum or sums necessary to pay the cost of the work of repairing or constructing any sidewalk by a contractor awarded a contract to perform said work under the procedures set forth in this chapter, and may reimburse said streets maintenance fund for the sum or sums so advanced from any assessment thereafter levied and collected. (Ord. 521 (part), 1994)
§ 12.14.060. Notice of cost and hearing by council.¶
Upon the completion of the repairs or construction, the public works director shall cause notice of the cost of the repairs or construction to be given in the manner specified in Chapter 22 (Repair) of Division 7, Part 3, of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, as the same is now in effect or may hereafter be amended, for the giving of notice to repair or construct. The notice shall specify the day, hour and place when the city council will hear and pass on the report of the costs of the repair, together with any written objection or protests which may be raised by any property owner liable to be assessed for the cost of such repair or construction and any other interested persons. The notice shall also describe the procedures to be followed for such written objection or protests. In no case shall the hearing provided for in this section be sooner than ten days after giving of notice.
(Ord. 521 (part), 1994)
§ 12.14.070. Conference with superintendent of streets.¶
The public works director may include with the notice of cost and hearing, as specified in Section 12.14.060 hereinabove, additional notice of a conference with the public works director. The conference, which may be scheduled by the director upon receipt of the written objection or protest, specified in Section 12.14.060, shall be conducted prior to the council hearing for the purpose of discussion of the repair bill. Upon the conclusion of the conference, the director shall note his conclusions in the report together with any recommendations for adjustment of the costs of repair.
(Ord. 521 (part), 1994)
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§ 12.14.080. Hearing by city council.¶
The city council, on the day and hour fixed for hearing, shall hear and pass upon the report of the director, together with any written protests or objections, which have not been withdrawn prior to the hearing, from property owners liable to be assessed for the work of making such repair in accord with the procedure provided in Chapter 22 of Division 7, Part 3 of the Streets and Highways Code.
- (Ord. 521 (part), 1994)
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- Title 2
- Chapter 2.34 — DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
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- Chapter 2.36 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
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- Chapter 2.44 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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- Chapter 2.52 — PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
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- Chapter 3.12 — FUNDS
- Chapter 3.16
- Chapter 3.20 — SALES AND USE TAX
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- Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY
- Chapter 5.08 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
- Chapter 5.09 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
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- Chapter 5.11 — GARAGE SALES
- Chapter 5.12 — TAXICABS—VEHICLES FOR HIRE
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- Chapter 5.40 — ALARM RESPONSE
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- Chapter 6.04 — RESTAURANTS
- Chapter 6.08 — MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
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- Chapter 6.28 — FIREWORKS SALES AND DISCHARGE
- Chapter 6.29
- Chapter 6.32 — TRAILERS
- Chapter 6.36 — DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
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- Chapter 6.48 — RIGHT TO FARM
- Chapter 6.50 — GRAFFITI
- Chapter 6.52 — MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES (Repealed by Ord…
- Chapter 6.53 — REGULATING SMOKING AND TOBACCO PRODUCT USE IN C…
- Chapter 6.56 — CANNABIS BUSINESS PROGRAM
- Chapter 6.57
- Chapter 6.58 — CANNABIS CAMPUS PILOT PROGRAM
- Title 7
- Chapter 7.58 — ANIMALS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
- Chapter 7.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 7.14
- Chapter 7.16
- Chapter 7.28 — DANGEROUS ANIMALS
- Chapter 7.36 — RABIES CONTROL
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- Chapter 7.48 — VIOLATION—PENALTY
- Chapter 7.50 — ANIMAL SERVICE FEES
- Chapter 7.54 — BREEDING AND TRANSFERRING OF DOGS AND CATS, AND…
- Chapter 7.58 — ANIMALS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
- Title 9
- Chapter 9.04 — FIRE HYDRANTS
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- Chapter 9.12 — POLICE DOGS
- Chapter 9.14 — STREET GANGS
- Chapter 9.16 — GAMBLING
- Chapter 9.18 — INDECENT EXPOSURE
- Chapter 9.20 — ADULT-RELATED ESTABLISHMENTS
- Article II
- Article III
- Article IV — Miscellaneous Provisions
- Chapter 9.24 — BILL POSTING AND PAINTING ON PROPERTY
- Chapter 9.26 — SHOPPING CART REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.27 — UNATTENDED COLLECTION BIN PERMIT
- Chapter 9.28 — FORTUNETELLING
- Chapter 9.32 — MINOR'S CURFEW
- Chapter 9.34 — DISPLAY OF ADULT MATTER TO MINORS
- Chapter 9.35
- Chapter 9.36 — WEAPONS
- Chapter 9.40 — FIREARMS POSSESSION AND FIRING
- Chapter 9.43 — HEALTH AND HYGIENE
- Chapter 9.50 — CAMPING WITHIN CITY LIMITS
- Chapter 9.54
- Chapter 9.55 — SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS
- Title 10
- Chapter 10.04 — GENERAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS—PENALTIES
- Chapter 10.06 — GENERAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 10.12 — PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING
- Chapter 10.16 — PARKING AREAS OF CITY
- Chapter 10.20 — LOADING AND UNLOADING—ALLEYS—BUS AND TAXI STOPS
- Chapter 10.22 — OVERSIZED VEHICLES
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- Article I — Licensing And Sale
- Chapter 10.32 — TRUCK ROUTES
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- Chapter 10.36 — TRAINS BLOCKING STREETS
- Chapter 10.40 — SPEED LIMITS
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- Title 12
- Chapter 12.04 — EXCAVATIONS
- Chapter 12.06 — STREET TRENCH CUT COST RECOVERY FEE
- Chapter 12.08 — OBSTRUCTIONS TO STREETS
- Chapter 12.12 — SIDEWALK AND CURB CONSTRUCTION[1 ]
- Chapter 12.14
- Chapter 12.16 — TREES
- Chapter 12.20 — ENCROACHMENT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 12.24 — PARK REGULATIONS
- Chapter 12.30 — SKATE PARK FACILITY
- Title 13
- Chapter 13.02 — SANITARY CODE
- Article XI — Miscellaneous Provisions
- Article XI — Miscellaneous Provisions
- Chapter 13.04 — SEWER EXTENSIONS
- Chapter 13.08 — OUTSIDE SEWER CONNECTIONS
- Chapter 13.24 — WATER SYSTEM
- Chapter 13.28
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- Chapter 15.04 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.08 — FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
- Chapter 15.20 — CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
- Chapter 15.24 — MOVING BUILDINGS
- Chapter 15.04 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.06 — CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE[1 ]
- Chapter 15.08 — FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES[2 ]
- Chapter 15.12 — PLUMBING CODE (Repealed by Ord. 798)
- Chapter 15.14 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
- Division II — Organization and Enforcement
- Chapter 15.18 — CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.20 — CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
- Chapter 15.22 — ELEVATOR SAFETY CODE (Repealed by Ord. 798)
- Chapter 15.24 — MOVING BUILDINGS
- Chapter 15.26
- Chapter 15.28 — SWIMMING POOLS (Repealed by Ord. 798)
- Chapter 15.30 — SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE
- Chapter 15.32 — SIGNS AND SIGN STRUCTURES
- Chapter 15.36 — HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 1 — TITLE AND SCOPE
- Chapter 2 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 3 — PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
- Chapter 4 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 5 — SPACE AND OCCUPANCY STANDARDS
- Chapter 6 — STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 7 — MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 8 — EXITS
- Chapter 9 — FIRE PROTECTION
- Chapter 10 — SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
- Chapter 11 — NOTICES AND ORDERS OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
- Chapter 12 — APPEAL
- Chapter 15.38 — HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.39 — CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.42 — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
- Part II — Organization and Enforcement
- Chapter 15.44 — DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
- Chapter 1 — TITLE AND SCOPE
- Chapter 2 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 3 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 4 — NOTICES AND ORDERS OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
- Chapter 5 — APPEAL
- Chapter 15.46 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Division II — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 15.48 — WATER-EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE
- Chapter 15.50
- Chapter 15.52 — UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 15.54 — CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 15.56 — CALIFORNIA REFERENCE STANDARD CODE
- Chapter 15.58 — ADA STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN
- Chapter 15.59
- Chapter 15.60
- Title 16
- Chapter 16.44 — DEDICATION—PARK AND RECREATION
- Chapter 16.38 — DEDICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY
- Chapter 16.50 — AGRICULTURAL MITIGATION POLICY
- Chapter 16.72 — ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, AND GRADING AND EROSION …
- Chapter 16.04 — CITATION, AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
- Chapter 16.12 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 16.20
- Chapter 16.24 — TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS
- Chapter 16.28 — TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAPS
- Chapter 16.32 — ACTION ON TENTATIVE MAP
- Chapter 16.36 — FINAL MAP
- Chapter 16.38 — DEDICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY
- Chapter 16.40
- Chapter 16.42 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
- Chapter 16.44 — DEDICATION—PARK AND RECREATION
- Chapter 16.48 — DEDICATION—SCHOOL SITE
- Chapter 16.50
- Chapter 16.52
- Chapter 16.60 — MONUMENTS
- Chapter 16.64 — DRAINAGE, SEWER AND WATER FACILITIES
- Chapter 16.68 — SOIL REPORTS
- Chapter 16.72
- Chapter 16.74 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
- Chapter 16.76 — REVERSION TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 16.77 — MERGER OF SUBSTANDARD LOTS
- Chapter 16.88 — APPEALS
- Chapter 16.92 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 16.96 — VIOLATIONS—PENALTY
- Chapter 16.100 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAP
- Title 17
- Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.12 — PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
- Chapter 17.16 — ADMINISTRATION
- Title 18
- Chapter 18.02 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
- Chapter 18.16 — PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISIONS
- Chapter 18.12 — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
- Chapter 18.58 — EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY ZONE
- Division IV — SITE DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 18.70 — FENCES, WALLS, AND SCREENING
- Chapter 18.80 — LIGHTING
- Chapter 18.88 — DENSITY BONUS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES
- Chapter 18.84 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
- Division V — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 18.02 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
- Chapter 18.04 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
- Chapter 18.06 — RULES AND INTERPRETATION
- Chapter 18.08 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 18.12 — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
- Chapter 18.14 — GENERAL APPLICATION PROCESSING
- Chapter 18.16 — PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISIONS
- Chapter 18.18 — PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS
- Chapter 18.20 — CITY COUNCIL DECISIONS
- Chapter 18.30 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.34 — LAND USE CLASSIFICATION
- Chapter 18.38 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.42 — COMMERCIAL AND MEDICAL/PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DIS…
- Chapter 18.46 — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.50 — PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC AND PARKS AND RECREATION D…
- Chapter 18.54 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.58 — EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 18.60 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.62 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
- Chapter 18.63 — CHILD CARE PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18.64 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
- Chapter 18.66 — SECOND UNITS
- Chapter 18.68 — LIVE/WORK UNITS
- Chapter 18.70 — FENCES, WALLS, AND SCREENING
- Chapter 18.72 — OUTDOOR SALES, STORAGE AND SEATING
- Chapter 18.73 — PUBLIC ART
- Chapter 18.74 — INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 18.76 — PARKING AND LOADING
- Chapter 18.78 — LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 18.80 — LIGHTING
- Chapter 18.82 — SIGNS
- Chapter 18.84 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
- Chapter 18.86 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
- Chapter 18.88 — DENSITY BONUS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES
- Chapter 18.89 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Chapter 18.90 — TEMPORARY USES
- Chapter 18.92 — DRUG OR ALCOHOL ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITIES
- Chapter 18.94 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 18.95
- Chapter 18.96 — LAND USE DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 18.98 — GENERAL DEFINITIONS
- Title SR
- § SR-2. Administration and Personnel.
- § SR-3. Revenue and Finance.
- § SR-4. Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations.
- § SR-5. Animals.
- § SR-6. Health and Safety.
- § SR-7. Public Peace, Morals and Welfare.
- § SR-8. Vehicles and Traffic.
- § SR-9. Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.
- § SR-10. Public Services.
- § SR-11. Buildings and Construction.
- § SR-12. Subdivisions.
- § SR-14. Environment.
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