Chapter 2.50
Patterson Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Patterson
PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
§ 2.50.010. Commission established.¶
There is hereby established a parks, recreation and beautification commission. (Ord. 781 § 1 (part), 2015; Ord. 805 § 1 (part), 2017)
§ 2.50.020. Definitions.¶
The following definitions apply to this chapter:
"City representative" shall mean a member of the commission appointed by the city council.
"Commission" shall mean the parks, recreation, and beautification commission established by this chapter.
(Ord. 781 § 1 (part), 2015; Ord. 805 § 1 (part), 2017)
§ 2.50.030. Purpose.¶
The commission shall encourage, promote and make recommendations to the city council regarding parks, recreation, beautification and aesthetics for the enrichment of the city. (Ord. 781 § 1 (part), 2015; Ord. 805 § 1 (part), 2017)
§ 2.50.040. Members.¶
A. The commission shall consist of five members. Each member, before being appointed or reappointed, must pass a Department of Justice ("DOJ") fingerprint screening, per California Public Resources Code Section 5164. DOJ fingerprint screenings are valid for two years from the date taken.
B. Each member of the commission shall be city representatives appointed by the city council.
C. All applicants who wish to serve on the commission, either to fill a vacancy on the commission or to serve as a new member following the expiration of an existing member's term, shall fill out a city application for appointment or reappointment as provided by the city. Selection shall be made based on the application and the interview process detailed in subsection D of this section.
D. Applicants chosen for an interview shall be interviewed by a panel consisting of the mayor and one city councilmember. One or two member(s) of the school board may participate in the interviews of the commission and may recommend member(s) to the commission. The mayor and one city councilmember shall then make a recommendation for appointment or reappointment to the city council for approval.
E. No later than one month prior to the expiration of the terms of office on the commission, city staff shall advertise either in the local paper, at least twice, or city website of vacancies on the commission. The interview panel shall interview applicants within one month after the closing deadline advertised to submit applications. Where only the incumbent and no other candidates have applied, the mayor may make a recommendation to the city council for appointment or reappointment without going through the interview process.
F. Applications for appointment or reappointment shall be public records subject to
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City of Patterson, CA
ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
§ 2.50.040
§ 2.50.050
disclosure. The city clerk will keep all applications for one year from the date stamped received.
G. Each member of the commission shall file fair political practices commission statements of economic interest in the same manner as elected city officials, which are public records subject to disclosure.
H. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation. The city may, upon appropriate action, approve reimbursement to the members of the commission for necessary expenses incurred by them when acting in their official capacity.
I. Each commission member shall be a resident of the City. Both City employees and staff, whether they are compensated or serve as a volunteer, and City officers, whether they are elected or appointed, shall not be eligible for membership on the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission in any capacity, including as Chair or general member. A commission member may only serve on one City commission or committee at a time. The city recreation and community services director or his or her designee shall be an ex officio member of the commission with no voting power. The public works director or his or her designee shall be an ex officio member of the commission with no voting power.
J. Each year at the first regular meeting in May, the commission shall choose from its membership a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and other such offices as the commission may deem necessary. The terms for chairperson and vice-chairperson shall be for one year starting in May. The chairperson shall serve as a liaison to the city council and provide monthly reports to the city clerk regarding the commission.
K. The terms of office of the commission shall be for two years starting in May. Current members shall continue to serve until reappointed or until their successors are appointed and qualified. The terms of office shall be staggered so that the terms of two commissioners shall expire in even-numbered years and the terms of the other three commissioners shall expire in odd-numbered years.
L. A member of the commission who fails to attend three consecutive regular meetings or four meetings within any six-month period, without permission from the commission, may be removed from the commission upon a finding by the city council that the member's absences are unexcused. The city council's finding shall be based on an attendance log kept by city staff serving as the ex officio members of the commission. The city council may remove any member of the commission from office prior to the expiration of his or her term by a majority vote of the city council.
(Ord. 781 § 1 (part), 2015; Ord. 805 § 1 (part), 2017; Ord. 869, 11/4/2025)
§ 2.50.050. Powers and duties.¶
A. The commission shall have the power to adopt bylaws, rules and regulations for the proper conduct of the commission, subject at all times to the approval of the city.
B. The commission shall have the authority to enlist the assistance of such other person as the commission may deem necessary to accomplish the powers and duties assigned to it. Any individual enlisted to assist the commission shall serve at the pleasure of the commission, and without a vote.
C. The commission shall encourage, stimulate, promote and foster programs for the
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City of Patterson, CA
PATTERSON CODE
§ 2.50.050
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enrichment of the city and thereby contribute to the quality of life in Patterson. The commission shall also aim to facilitate the public's awareness in the local business community, local government, and the value of constructive use of leisure time in the city. The commission may perform other related functions that may come before the commission or may be referred to it by the city council.
D. The commission shall support and assist in programs to further the development and public awareness of, and interest in, park and recreation and beautification issues.
E. The commission may seek funds from private, county, state and federal sources for park and recreation and beautification programs and facilities. The commission may also receive funds, devises, bequests, endowments, or other donations of money and property for parks and recreation on behalf of the city.
F. The commission shall have the power to issue certificates in recognition of support or in honor of outstanding achievements related to parks, recreation and beautification.
G. The commission shall support and facilitate joint cooperation with local school districts, community athletic associations, and other community organizations for the purpose of enhancing parks, recreation, and beautification.
H. The city recreation and community services director or the public works director, or their designees, shall maintain agendas and minutes of meetings, attendance logs, records of hearings, official actions, findings, determinations and transactions of the commission.
(Ord. 781 § 1 (part), 2015; Ord. 805 § 1 (part), 2017)
§ 2.50.060. Meetings.¶
A. Assuming there are items for the agenda, the commission shall meet at least once each month. The time and place of regular meeting of the commission shall be on the third Wednesday of the month beginning at five p.m. at City Hall, city council chambers. In the event said meeting date falls on a legal holiday, the commission shall hold its regular meeting on the next succeeding business day.
B. A special meeting may be called at any time by the chairperson or upon the written request of any three members of the commission in accordance with the laws of the state of California as they now exist or may exist hereafter.
C. The majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting the business of the commission.
(Ord. 781 § 1 (part), 2015; Ord. 805 § 1 (part), 2017)
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ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
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- Chapter 2.34 — DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 2.04 — CITY OFFICE
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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- Chapter 2.12 — COMPENSATION OF CITY OFFICIALS
- Chapter 2.14 — CITY ATTORNEY
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- Chapter 2.20 — SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
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- Chapter 2.34 — DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 2.36 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
- Chapter 2.40 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.44 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 2.48 — ECONOMIC STRATEGIC COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.50
- Chapter 2.52 — PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.54 — BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
- Chapter 2.60 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PLAN
- Chapter 2.70 — SENIOR COMMISSION
- Title 3
- Chapter 3.12 — FUNDS
- Chapter 3.16
- Chapter 3.20 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.24 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.28 — GENERAL GOVERNMENT IMPACT FEE
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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 5.38
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- Chapter 6.04 — RESTAURANTS
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- Chapter 6.24
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- 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
- Chapter 7.44 — DEAD OR ABANDONED ANIMALS
- 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
- Chapter 9.08 — USE OF WATER DURING FIRES
- 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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- Chapter 10.28
- 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
- Chapter 10.42 — FUNERAL PROCESSIONS
- 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
- Title 15
- 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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