Municipal code
Ridgecrest Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Ridgecrest, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-09-27
- Contents
- 40 articles · 1,028 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Ridgecrest
Contents
▸Part I — CODE OF ORDINANCES
Overview▸Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Overview▸Article I — CODE ESTABLISHED
Overview- Sec. 1-1. - How Code designated and cited.
- Sec. 1-2. - Provisions deemed continuation of existing ordinances.
- Sec. 1-3. - Code does not affect prior offenses or rights.
- Sec. 1-4. - Statutes of limitations.
- Sec. 1-5. - Certain ordinances not affected by Code.
- Sec. 1-6. - Amendments to Code; effect of new ordinances; amendatory language.
- Sec. 1-7. - Supplementation of Code.
▸Article II — DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
Overview- Sec. 1-33. - Definitions and rules of construction.
- Sec. 1-34. - Catchlines of sections; history notes; editor's notes; references.
- Sec. 1-35. - Reference to acts or omissions within the city.
- Sec. 1-36. - Effect of repeal of ordinances.
- Sec. 1-37. - Severability.
- Sec. 1-38. - Service and proof of service of required notices.
▸Article III — VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
Overview▸Division 1 — GENERALLY
▸Division 2 — MISDEMEANORS AND INFRACTIONS
▸Division 3 — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
Overview- Sec. 1-119. - Definitions.
- Sec. 1-120. - Purpose.
- Sec. 1-121. - Authorization.
- Sec. 1-122. - Administrative fines; amount.
- Sec. 1-123. - Administrative citations; service.
- Sec. 1-124. - Administrative citation; contents.
- Sec. 1-125. - Satisfaction of administrative citation.
- Sec. 1-126. - Appeal.
- Sec. 1-127. - Failure to pay fines.
▸Article III — MEETINGS OF CITY COUNCIL AND ADVISORY BODIES
▸Article V — DEPARTMENTS
Overview- Sec. 2-170. - General.
- Sec. 2-171. - Police department.
- Sec. 2-172. - Finance and informational services department.
- Sec. 2-173. - Community and economic development department.
- Sec. 2-174. - Administrative services department.
- Sec. 2-175. - Public works department.
- Sec. 2-176. - Parks and recreation department.
- Sec. 2-177. - Reorganization of duties.
▸Article VI — AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Overview- Sec. 2-208. - General.
- Sec. 2-209. - Planning commission.
- Sec. 2-210. - Personnel commission.
- Sec. 2-211. - Construction appeals board.
- Sec. 2-212. - Persons with disabilities access appeals board.
- Sec. 2-213. - Council committees.
- Sec. 2-214. - Additional council appointments.
- Sec. 2-215. - Disaster council.
▸Article VII — FINANCE
▸Division 3 — CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Overview- Sec. 2-284. - Employee claims: procedure.
- Sec. 2-285. - Departmental approval.
- Sec. 2-286. - Itemization.
- Sec. 2-287. - Council approval.
- Sec. 2-288. - Warrants, checks.
- Sec. 2-289. - Funds available.
- Sec. 2-290. - Payment.
- Sec. 2-291. - Denial.
- Sec. 2-292. - Employee claims.
- Sec. 2-293. - Compromise of certain claims.
▸Division 4 — FEE AND SERVICE CHANGE REVENUE/COST COMPARISON SYSTEM
▸Chapter 3 — ANIMALS
Overview- Sec. 3-1. - Definitions.
- Sec. 3-2. - Penalties.
- Sec. 3-3. - Duty of animal control officer.
- Sec. 3-4. - Leash law.
- Sec. 3-5. - Barking, howling, or other unreasonable animal noise.
- Sec. 3-6. - Disposition of infirm animals.
- Sec. 3-7. - Disposition of dead animals on owner's request.
- Sec. 3-8. - Disposition of dead animals found on public streets.
- Sec. 3-9. - Offenses—Placement of dead animals on public streets.
- Sec. 3-10. - Offenses—Resisting action of animal control officer or health officer.
- Sec. 3-11. - Offenses—Failure to furnish information.
- Sec. 3-12. - Citation power.
- Sec. 3-13. - Cleanliness of animal cage or pen required.
- Sec. 3-14. - Prohibitions.
▸Article II — DOG LICENSING AND VACCINATION
▸Article V — IMPOUNDMENT
Overview- Sec. 3-130. - Animal shelter.
- Sec. 3-131. - Seizure of dogs without license tags.
- Sec. 3-132. - Confinement of dogs seized.
- Sec. 3-133. - Notification to owner.
- Sec. 3-134. - Release of unlicensed dogs; vaccination receipt.
- Sec. 3-135. - Audit of receipts; reseizure.
- Sec. 3-136. - Sale or destruction of unclaimed animals.
- Sec. 3-137. - Record and treatment of animals seized.
- Sec. 3-138. - Costs of sheltering.
- Sec. 3-139. - Fees and charges to license collector.
▸Article II — BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARMS
Overview- Sec. 4-17. - Definitions.
- Sec. 4-18. - Penalty.
- Sec. 4-19. - Violations.
- Sec. 4-20. - City permit required; alarm owner.
- Sec. 4-21. - Application for alarm system permit.
- Sec. 4-22. - Expiration of alarm system permit.
- Sec. 4-23. - Permits nontransferable.
- Sec. 4-24. - Direct telephone lines.
- Sec. 4-25. - Prescribing rules and regulations by chief of police.
- Sec. 4-26. - Suspension and revocation of alarm system permit.
- Sec. 4-27. - Alarm appeals board.
- Sec. 4-28. - Appeal procedure.
- Sec. 4-29. - Reapplication after revocation.
- Sec. 4-30. - Direct dial telephone device.
- Sec. 4-31. - Audible alarm requirement.
- Sec. 4-32. - Panic alarms.
- Sec. 4-33. - Report on false alarms.
- Sec. 4-34. - Revenue.
- Chapter 5 — ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
▸Article II — WATER WELLS AND WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
Overview- Sec. 5-19. - Purpose and scope.
- Sec. 5-20. - Definitions.
- Sec. 5-21. - Water well permit required.
- Sec. 5-22. - Application.
- Sec. 5-23. - Review of application.
- Sec. 5-24. - Expiration of water well permit.
- Sec. 5-25. - Water distribution.
- Sec. 5-26. - Use of city right-of-way.
- Sec. 5-27. - New water system.
▸Article III — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
Overview- Sec. 5-58. - Title.
- Sec. 5-59. - Purpose.
- Sec. 5-60. - Applicability.
- Sec. 5-61. - Definitions.
- Sec. 5-62. - Compliance with landscape documentation package.
- Sec. 5-63. - Elements of the landscape documentation package.
- Sec. 5-64. - Water efficient landscape worksheet.
- Sec. 5-65. - Soil management report.
- Sec. 5-66. - Landscape design plan.
- Sec. 5-67. - Irrigation design plan.
- Sec. 5-68. - Grading design plan.
- Sec. 5-69. - Certificate of completion.
- Sec. 5-70. - Irrigation scheduling.
- Sec. 5-71. - Landscape and irrigation maintenance schedule.
- Sec. 5-72. - Irrigation audit, irrigation survey, and irrigation water use analysis.
- Sec. 5-73. - Recycled water.
- Sec. 5-74. - Graywater systems.
- Sec. 5-75. - Stormwater management and rainwater retention.
▸Chapter 6 — FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
▸Chapter 7 — FRANCHISES
Overview- Sec. 7-1. - Scope.
- Sec. 7-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 7-3. - Franchises required.
- Sec. 7-4. - Application.
- Sec. 7-5. - Hearing.
- Sec. 7-6. - Term.
- Sec. 7-7. - Transfer of franchise.
- Sec. 7-8. - Termination.
- Sec. 7-9. - Limitations.
- Sec. 7-10. - Reserved rights.
- Sec. 7-11. - Franchise fees.
- Sec. 7-12. - Temporary operating permits.
- Sec. 7-13. - Interim franchise.
▸Article IV — STATE VIDEO FRANCHISES
Overview- Sec. 7-110. - Purpose and application.
- Sec. 7-111. - Franchise required.
- Sec. 7-112. - State video franchise and PEG fees.
- Sec. 7-113. - Payment of fees; examination of business records.
- Sec. 7-114. - Customer service penalties under state video franchises.
- Sec. 7-115. - City response to state video franchise applications.
- Sec. 7-116. - Technical standards.
▸Article II — FOOD ESTABLISHMENT GRADING
Overview- Sec. 8-20. - Purpose.
- Sec. 8-21. - Definitions.
- Sec. 8-22. - Penalty.
- Sec. 8-23. - General requirements.
- Sec. 8-24. - Posting requirements.
- Sec. 8-25. - Inspection summary report, period of validity.
- Sec. 8-26. - Appeal process.
- Sec. 8-27. - Re-score inspection.
- Sec. 8-28. - Removal of inspection summary report.
▸Chapter 9 — LICENSES, TAXATION AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
▸Article II — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
▸Article III — TEMPORARY TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
Overview- Sec. 9-50. - Purpose and operative date.
- Sec. 9-51. - Transactions tax rate.
- Sec. 9-52. - Place of sale.
- Sec. 9-53. - Use tax rate.
- Sec. 9-54. - Adoption of provisions of state law.
- Sec. 9-55. - Limitations on adoption of state law and collection of use taxes.
- Sec. 9-56. - Permit not required.
- Sec. 9-57. - Exemptions and exclusions.
- Sec. 9-58. - Amendments.
- Sec. 9-59. - Enjoining collection forbidden.
- Sec. 9-60. - Use of tax proceeds.
▸Article IV — GENERAL SALES AND USE TAX
Overview- Sec. 9-109. - Penalties.
- Sec. 9-110. - Purpose.
- Sec. 9-111. - Rate.
- Sec. 9-112. - State contract.
- Sec. 9-113. - Sales tax.
- Sec. 9-114. - Place of sale.
- Sec. 9-115. - Use tax.
- Sec. 9-116. - Adoption of provisions of state law.
- Sec. 9-117. - Permit not required.
- Sec. 9-118. - Exclusions and exemptions.
- Sec. 9-119. - Amendments.
- Sec. 9-120. - Enjoining collection forbidden.
▸Article V — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
▸Article VI — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
Overview- Sec. 9-179. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9-180. - Miscellaneous violations.
- Sec. 9-181. - Revenue measure.
- Sec. 9-182. - Effect on other ordinances.
- Sec. 9-183. - License and tax payment required.
- Sec. 9-184. - Separate businesses, branch establishments.
- Sec. 9-185. - Evidence of doing business.
- Sec. 9-186. - Constitutional apportionment.
- Sec. 9-187. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 9-188. - Contents of license.
- Sec. 9-189. - Unlawful business not authorized.
- Sec. 9-190. - Approvals by other departments.
- Sec. 9-191. - Application; first license.
- Sec. 9-192. - Renewal license.
- Sec. 9-193. - Information confidential.
- Sec. 9-194. - Failure to file statement or corrected statement.
- Sec. 9-195. - Appeal.
- Sec. 9-196. - Extension of filing time.
- Sec. 9-197. - License nontransferable; changed location and ownership.
- Sec. 9-198. - Duplicate license.
- Sec. 9-199. - Posting and keeping of licenses.
- Sec. 9-200. - License tax; how and when payable.
- Sec. 9-201. - Delinquent taxes; penalties; installment payment.
- Sec. 9-202. - Refunds of overpayments.
- Sec. 9-203. - Fees designated; increase or decrease by cost of living index.
- Sec. 9-204. - Rates.
- Sec. 9-205. - Classifications.
- Sec. 9-206. - Reclassification.
- Sec. 9-207. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 9-208. - License tax a debt.
▸Article VII — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
Overview- Sec. 9-228. - Penalties.
- Sec. 9-229. - Findings.
- Sec. 9-230. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9-231. - License required.
- Sec. 9-232. - Fees; term of license.
- Sec. 9-233. - Issuance of license; site plan approval required.
- Sec. 9-234. - License information.
- Sec. 9-235. - Change in ownership.
- Sec. 9-236. - Compliance with city ordinances; revocation or suspension of license.
- Sec. 9-237. - Conflict with city ordinances, this section takes precedence.
▸Article VIII — ITINERANT VENDORS
Overview- Sec. 9-267. - Penalties.
- Sec. 9-268. - Purpose and scope.
- Sec. 9-269. - Requirements.
- Sec. 9-270. - Preparation of products sold.
- Sec. 9-271. - Storage.
- Sec. 9-272. - Personal cleanliness.
- Sec. 9-273. - Vendors in fixed location.
- Sec. 9-274. - Parking limitations.
- Sec. 9-275. - Sanitation facilities.
- Sec. 9-276. - General requirements.
▸Article IX — LEGAL GAMBLING
▸Division 3 — CHARITABLE BINGO
Overview- Sec. 9-349. - Bingo games for charitable purposes permitted; adoption of state law.
- Sec. 9-350. - Bingo games license required.
- Sec. 9-351. - Applications for licenses.
- Sec. 9-352. - Applicant must be qualified.
- Sec. 9-353. - Contents of application.
- Sec. 9-354. - Investigation of applicant.
- Sec. 9-355. - Contents of license.
- Sec. 9-356. - Posting of license.
- Sec. 9-357. - Summary suspension of license pending opportunity for hearing; misdemeanor to co…
- Sec. 9-358. - Revocation of license; alternative procedure.
- Sec. 9-359. - Appeal of revocation to the city council.
- Sec. 9-360. - Profits to be kept in separate fund or account.
- Sec. 9-361. - Attendance limited to occupancy capacity.
- Sec. 9-362. - Bingo games conducted only on licensee's property.
- Sec. 9-363. - Minors not to participate.
- Sec. 9-364. - Use of credit prohibited.
- Sec. 9-365. - Intoxicated persons not to participate.
- Sec. 9-366. - Hours of operation.
- Sec. 9-367. - Posting of bingo game rules and regulations.
▸Article X — MASSAGE PARLORS
▸Chapter 10 — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES
▸Article II — LITTER CONTROL
Overview- Sec. 10-26. - Short title.
- Sec. 10-27. - Definitions.
- Sec. 10-28. - Penalties.
- Sec. 10-29. - Litter in public places.
- Sec. 10-30. - Placement of litter in receptacles to prevent scattering.
- Sec. 10-31. - Sweeping litter into gutters prohibited.
- Sec. 10-32. - Keeping sidewalks free of litter.
- Sec. 10-33. - Litter in parks.
- Sec. 10-34. - Litter in lakes and fountains.
- Sec. 10-35. - Prohibiting distribution of handbills where properly posted.
- Sec. 10-36. - Dropping litter from aircraft.
- Sec. 10-37. - Owner to maintain premises free of litter.
- Sec. 10-38. - Litter on vacant lots.
- Sec. 10-39. - Responsibility for litter at construction sites.
- Sec. 10-40. - Refuse containers at construction sites.
- Sec. 10-41. - Authority to issue citations.
▸Article III — OFFENSES INVOLVING MINORS
▸Article IV — WEAPONS
▸Article V — PUBLIC NUDITY
▸Article VI — DISPLAY OF SEXUAL ACTIVITY AND RELATED MERCHANDISE
▸Chapter 11 — NUISANCES
Overview- Sec. 11-1. - Nuisance; general.
- Sec. 11-2. - Prohibitions and penalties.
- Sec. 11-3. - Commencement of proceedings.
- Sec. 11-4. - Abatement hearing.
- Sec. 11-5. - Appeal of abatement order.
- Sec. 11-6. - Abatement.
- Sec. 11-7. - Report of abatement costs.
- Sec. 11-8. - Nuisance; appeal of collection order.
- Sec. 11-9. - Collection of abatement costs.
- Sec. 11-10. - Notices.
- Sec. 11-11. - Cost recovery.
- Chapter 13 — SOLID WASTE
▸Article II — COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
Overview- Sec. 13-19. - Purpose.
- Sec. 13-20. - Definitions.
- Sec. 13-21. - Deposit in public place and accumulation prohibited.
- Sec. 13-22. - Solid waste collection for single-family, multi-family and commercial premises.
- Sec. 13-23. - Accumulation, disposal and destruction of waste.
- Sec. 13-24. - Owner obligations for household hazardous waste.
- Sec. 13-25. - Transportation of waste.
- Sec. 13-26. - Vehicle maintenance.
- Sec. 13-27. - Emergency removal.
- Sec. 13-28. - Waivers for multi-family and commercial premises.
- Sec. 13-29. - Self-hauler requirements.
- Sec. 13-30. - Requirements for commercial edible food generators.
- Sec. 13-31. - Requirements for food recovery organizations and services, jurisdictions.
- Sec. 13-32. - Inspections.
- Sec. 13-33. - Enforcement.
▸Chapter 14 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
▸Article II — ENCROACHMENTS, IMPROVEMENTS, ETC.
Overview- Sec. 14-24. - Definitions.
- Sec. 14-25. - Penalties.
- Sec. 14-26. - Encroachments require permit.
- Sec. 14-27. - Street excavation moratorium areas; no permit shall be issued.
- Sec. 14-28. - Notice of removal.
- Sec. 14-29. - Emergency excavations.
- Sec. 14-30. - Application for permit.
- Sec. 14-31. - Who may apply.
- Sec. 14-32. - Fees.
- Sec. 14-33. - Permit contents.
- Sec. 14-34. - Completion of work by city; use of deposit.
- Sec. 14-35. - Defraud unlawful.
- Sec. 14-36. - Conditions of permit.
- Sec. 14-37. - Denial of permit.
- Sec. 14-38. - Copies of permit.
- Sec. 14-39. - Notice to affected utilities.
- Sec. 14-40. - Inspections.
- Sec. 14-41. - Routing of traffic.
- Sec. 14-42. - Clearance for fire equipment.
- Sec. 14-43. - Protection of adjoining property.
- Sec. 14-44. - Care of excavated materials.
- Sec. 14-45. - Restoration of improvements.
- Sec. 14-46. - Preservation of monuments.
- Sec. 14-47. - Clean up.
- Sec. 14-48. - Passage of surface water.
- Sec. 14-49. - Backfill and compaction.
- Sec. 14-50. - Restoration of surface.
- Sec. 14-51. - Power to order continuous work.
- Sec. 14-52. - Dust and noise.
- Sec. 14-53. - Drawings of facilities.
- Sec. 14-54. - Removal of lighting and barricading.
- Sec. 14-55. - Protection of improvements.
- Sec. 14-56. - Standards.
- Sec. 14-57. - Required locations for curbs, gutters, sidewalks and driveway approaches.
- Sec. 14-58. - Approval by the city engineer.
- Sec. 14-59. - Maintenance of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks and driveway approaches.
- Sec. 14-60. - Fee exemptions.
- Sec. 14-61. - Liability by city.
- Sec. 14-62. - Establishment of trench cut cost recovery fee.
- Sec. 14-63. - Exceptions.
- Sec. 14-64. - Utility master plans.
- Sec. 14-65. - Coordination with city.
- Sec. 14-66. - Repair of sunken pavement over excavation.
- Sec. 14-67. - Trench cut cost recovery fee fund.
▸Article III — SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
Overview- Sec. 14-93. - General.
- Sec. 14-94. - Definitions.
- Sec. 14-95. - Application.
- Sec. 14-96. - Action on application.
- Sec. 14-97. - Grounds for denial.
- Sec. 14-98. - Optional conditions.
- Sec. 14-99. - Mandatory conditions—Indemnification.
- Sec. 14-100. - Mandatory conditions—Traffic control fees/security fees.
- Sec. 14-101. - Mandatory conditions—Deposits.
- Sec. 14-102. - Appeal procedure; council review.
- Sec. 14-103. - Permit issuance.
- Sec. 14-104. - Revocation of permit.
- Sec. 14-105. - Interference with filming and other permitted activities.
▸Chapter 15 — TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
▸Article II — ADMINISTRATION
Overview- Sec. 15-21. - Police administration; traffic enforcement division.
- Sec. 15-22. - Duty of traffic enforcement division.
- Sec. 15-23. - City traffic engineer.
- Sec. 15-24. - Powers and duties of city traffic engineer delegation.
- Sec. 15-25. - Traffic accident studies.
- Sec. 15-26. - Traffic accident reports.
- Sec. 15-27. - Emergency and experimental regulations.
- Sec. 15-28. - Traffic enforcement division and/or traffic engineering division to submit annua…
- Sec. 15-29. - Traffic committee.
- Sec. 15-30. - Duties of traffic committee.
▸Article IV — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Overview- Sec. 15-78. - Authority to install traffic control devices.
- Sec. 15-79. - Official traffic control devices required for enforcement purposes.
- Sec. 15-80. - Installation of traffic signals.
- Sec. 15-81. - Traffic lanes.
- Sec. 15-82. - Distinctive roadway markings.
- Sec. 15-83. - Authority to remove, relocate and discontinue traffic control devices.
- Sec. 15-84. - Traffic control devices: hours of operation.
- Sec. 15-85. - Unauthorized painting of curbs.
▸Article VII — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
▸Article VIII — STOP AND YIELD INTERSECTIONS
▸Article IX — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
Overview- Sec. 15-211. - Penalty.
- Sec. 15-212. - Stop when traffic obscured.
- Sec. 15-213. - Driving through funeral or other procession.
- Sec. 15-214. - Drivers in a procession.
- Sec. 15-215. - Funeral processions to be identified.
- Sec. 15-216. - When permits required for parades and processions.
- Sec. 15-217. - Reckless driving prohibited.
▸Article X — PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES
▸Article XI — BICYCLES
▸Article XII — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
▸Division 2 — CIVIL PENALTIES
▸Division 4 — PROHIBITED IN SPECIFIED PLACE
Overview- Sec. 15-359. - City traffic engineer to designate no stopping zones and no parking areas.
- Sec. 15-360. - Prohibited stopping, standing or parking.
- Sec. 15-361. - Parking not to obstruct traffic.
- Sec. 15-362. - Parking in alleys.
- Sec. 15-363. - Parking for certain purposes prohibited.
- Sec. 15-364. - Parking adjacent to schools.
- Sec. 15-365. - Parking prohibited on narrow streets.
- Sec. 15-366. - Standing or parking on one-way streets.
- Sec. 15-367. - Standing or parking on one-way roadways.
- Sec. 15-368. - Parking on grades.
- Sec. 15-369. - Unlawful parking; peddlers, vendors.
- Sec. 15-370. - Emergency parking signs.
- Sec. 15-371. - Continuous parking.
- Sec. 15-372. - Parking in public lots.
▸Division 5 — LOADING ZONES
▸Division 6 — PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
▸Article XIII — VEHICLE WEIGHT, SIZE AND LOAD
▸Article XV — ABANDONED, WRECKED, AND DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
Overview- Sec. 15-532. - Violation of certain sections.
- Sec. 15-533. - Findings and declarations.
- Sec. 15-534. - Unlawful actions.
- Sec. 15-535. - Abandoned vehicles, public highways.
- Sec. 15-536. - Failure or refusal to remove.
- Sec. 15-537. - Dismantlers and dealers.
- Sec. 15-538. - Definitions.
- Sec. 15-539. - Other nuisances.
- Sec. 15-540. - Other regulation.
- Sec. 15-541. - Administering officer.
- Sec. 15-542. - Auto contractors or franchise holders.
- Sec. 15-543. - Administrative costs, determination.
- Sec. 15-544. - Notice of intention to remove.
- Sec. 15-545. - Owner's right to hearing.
- Sec. 15-546. - Action by hearing body.
- Sec. 15-547. - Removal.
- Sec. 15-548. - Notice of removal.
- Sec. 15-549. - Assessment of costs.
- Sec. 15-550. - Exclusions.
- Chapter 16 — UTILITIES
▸Article II — SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
▸Division 2 — SERVICE APPLICATIONS
Overview- Sec. 16-46. - Application; general.
- Sec. 16-47. - Application; contents.
- Sec. 16-48. - Certification and recertification of class.
- Sec. 16-49. - Multiple classes.
- Sec. 16-50. - Fees; general.
- Sec. 16-51. - Existing lateral connection.
- Sec. 16-52. - New trunk or collector sewer required.
- Sec. 16-53. - Existing collectors or trunk sewers.
- Sec. 16-54. - Sewage connection fees; sewage units.
- Sec. 16-55. - Off-site facilities charges.
- Sec. 16-56. - Sewage connection fees; added fees.
- Sec. 16-57. - Miscellaneous.
- Sec. 16-58. - Sewage capacity fees.
- Sec. 16-59. - Fees; deposits, accounts, expenditures, reports and refunds.
▸Division 3 — CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Overview- Sec. 16-77. - Land eligible; general.
- Sec. 16-78. - System expansion; general.
- Sec. 16-79. - Financing system expansion; trunk or collector sewers.
- Sec. 16-80. - Financing system extensions; collector sewers.
- Sec. 16-81. - Design and construction standards; general.
- Sec. 16-82. - Design and construction standards; lateral connection to a trunk sewer.
- Sec. 16-83. - Design and construction standards; collector connections to a trunk sewer.
- Sec. 16-84. - Design and construction standards; additional requirements for industrial waste …
▸Division 4 — USE RESTRICTIONS
Overview- Sec. 16-112. - General usage.
- Sec. 16-113. - Prohibited discharges and wastes.
- Sec. 16-114. - Discharges requiring special permits; general.
- Sec. 16-115. - Industrial wastes; limitations.
- Sec. 16-116. - Protective measures; general.
- Sec. 16-117. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-118. - National Categorical Pretreatment Standards.
- Sec. 16-119. - Pretreatment compliance schedule.
- Sec. 16-120. - Reporting requirements for permittee.
- Sec. 16-121. - Public notification of violations.
- Sec. 16-122. - State requirements.
- Sec. 16-123. - More stringent limitations.
▸Article III — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
Overview- Sec. 16-144. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-145. - Penalty.
- Sec. 16-146. - Public hearing by council.
- Sec. 16-147. - Report by city engineer.
- Sec. 16-148. - Council may designate underground utility districts by resolution.
- Sec. 16-149. - Unlawful acts.
- Sec. 16-150. - Exception, emergency or unusual circumstances.
- Sec. 16-151. - Other exceptions.
- Sec. 16-152. - Notice to property owners and utility companies.
- Sec. 16-153. - Responsibility of utility companies.
- Sec. 16-154. - Responsibility of property owners.
- Sec. 16-155. - Responsibility of city.
- Sec. 16-156. - Extension of time.
▸Chapter 101 — GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 102 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
▸Article II — TECHNICAL CODES
▸Article III — MOVING OF BUILDINGS
Overview- Sec. 102-54. - Import of building without a permit prohibited.
- Sec. 102-55. - Through transit excepted.
- Sec. 102-56. - Temporary structures excepted.
- Sec. 102-57. - Disaster shelter excepted.
- Sec. 102-58. - Permit required.
- Sec. 102-59. - Building compliance.
- Sec. 102-60. - Examination fees.
- Sec. 102-61. - Inspection.
- Sec. 102-62. - Application.
- Sec. 102-63. - Bond requirement.
- Sec. 102-64. - Time limit.
- Sec. 102-65. - Insurance.
- Sec. 102-66. - Building permit fee.
- Sec. 102-67. - Zoning compliance.
- Sec. 102-68. - Completion time.
- Sec. 102-69. - Site clearance.
- Sec. 102-70. - Final inspection.
- Sec. 102-71. - Use or refund of bond.
- Sec. 102-72. - Posting permit.
- Sec. 102-73. - Lighting.
- Sec. 102-74. - Parking.
- Sec. 102-75. - Height.
- Sec. 102-76. - Emergency change.
- Sec. 102-77. - Utility clearance; notice to city departments.
- Sec. 102-78. - Disconnection of utilities.
- Sec. 102-79. - License required.
- Sec. 102-80. - Responsibility for damage.
- Sec. 102-81. - Moving equipment.
▸Article IV — FENCES AND WALLS
▸Article V — MONITORING FEE ON VACANT OR BOARDED BUILDINGS
▸Article VI — SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER BODIES OF WATER
Overview- Sec. 102-160. - Penalty for violations.
- Sec. 102-161. - Exemption.
- Sec. 102-162. - Protective enclosure for swimming pools, etc.
- Sec. 102-163. - Protective enclosures for canals and ditches.
- Sec. 102-164. - Doors or gates.
- Sec. 102-165. - Construction standards.
- Sec. 102-166. - Supervision, cover.
- Sec. 102-167. - Time for compliance.
- Sec. 102-168. - Modifications.
- Sec. 102-169. - Extension of time.
- Sec. 102-170. - Enforcement.
▸Article VII — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMIT EXPEDITION
▸Chapter 103 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
Overview- Sec. 103-1. - Statutory authorization.
- Sec. 103-2. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 103-3. - Purpose and scope.
- Sec. 103-4. - Methods of reducing flood losses.
- Sec. 103-5. - Definitions.
- Sec. 103-6. - Compliance.
- Sec. 103-7. - Development permits.
- Sec. 103-8. - Administration.
- Sec. 103-9. - Standards.
- Sec. 103-10. - Variance procedure.
- Sec. 103-11. - Lands to which this chapter applies.
- Sec. 103-12. - Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
- Sec. 103-13. - Compliance.
- Sec. 103-14. - Abrogation and greater restrictions.
- Sec. 103-15. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 103-16. - Warning and disclaimer of liability.
▸Chapter 104 — SOIL DISTURBING ACTIVITIES
Overview- Sec. 104-1. - Penalty.
- Sec. 104-2. - Purpose.
- Sec. 104-3. - Permit required.
- Sec. 104-4. - Application for permit.
- Sec. 104-5. - Application fee.
- Sec. 104-6. - Engineer and planning director to review plans.
- Sec. 104-7. - Permissible soil erosion control methods.
- Sec. 104-8. - Requirements for issuance of permit.
- Sec. 104-9. - City to retain cash deposit; terms of release.
- Sec. 104-10. - Suspension of grading permit; engineer to provide corrective action; collection…
- Sec. 104-11. - Noncompliance with terms of permit; hearing.
- Sec. 104-12. - Modifications of permit; costs assessed.
▸Division 2 — APPLICATION PROCEDURES
▸Article III — FINAL MAPS
Overview- Sec. 105-79. - Final map requirements.
- Sec. 105-80. - Final map filing.
- Sec. 105-81. - Final map, form and content.
- Sec. 105-82. - Setting of monuments and ties.
- Sec. 105-83. - Information to be submitted with final map.
- Sec. 105-84. - Dedication of easements for public use.
- Sec. 105-85. - City council action on final map.
- Sec. 105-86. - Reversion to acreage.
▸Article IV — PARCEL MAPS
Overview- Sec. 105-116. - Tentative parcel map—Required.
- Sec. 105-117. - Tentative parcel map—Form, content, and design requirements.
- Sec. 105-118. - Tentative parcel map—Filing.
- Sec. 105-119. - Planning commission action.
- Sec. 105-120. - Final map—Requirements.
- Sec. 105-121. - Final map—Filing.
- Sec. 105-122. - Final map—Form and content.
- Sec. 105-123. - Setting of monuments and ties.
- Sec. 105-124. - Information to be submitted with final parcel map.
- Sec. 105-125. - Dedication of easements for public use.
- Sec. 105-126. - Extension.
▸Article V — PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Overview- Sec. 105-173. - Required subdivision improvements.
- Sec. 105-174. - Subdivision improvement plans.
- Sec. 105-175. - Subdivision grading plans.
- Sec. 105-176. - Subdivision completion of improvements.
- Sec. 105-177. - Subdivision improvement security required.
- Sec. 105-178. - Subdivision forfeiture of security.
- Sec. 105-179. - Subdivision exoneration of security.
- Sec. 105-180. - Subdivision improvements, underground utilities.
- Sec. 105-181. - Required parcel map improvements.
- Sec. 105-182. - Parcel map improvement plans.
- Sec. 105-183. - Parcel map completion of improvements.
- Sec. 105-184. - Parcel map improvement security required.
- Sec. 105-185. - Parcel map forfeiture of security.
- Sec. 105-186. - Parcel map exoneration of security.
▸Article VII — PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FUND
▸Article VIII — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
▸Chapter 106 — ZONING
Overview- Sec. 106-1. - Title, purpose and objectives.
- Sec. 106-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 106-3. - Severability.
- Sec. 106-4. - Relationship to other laws.
- Sec. 106-5. - Administrative standards.
- Sec. 106-6. - Application of this chapter.
- Sec. 106-7. - Conformity required.
- Sec. 106-8. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 106-9. - Provision for continuity.
- Sec. 106-10. - Zoning application of provisions.
- Sec. 106-11. - Buildings under construction.
- Sec. 106-12. - Uses and buildings.
- Sec. 106-13. - Uses prohibited.
- Sec. 106-14. - Previous violations.
- Sec. 106-15. - Conflicting regulations.
- Sec. 106-16. - Addition of permitted or conditional uses.
- Sec. 106-17. - Access.
- Sec. 106-18. - Height limits.
- Sec. 106-19. - Coverage, measurement.
- Sec. 106-20. - Yard requirements, measurement.
- Sec. 106-21. - Yard requirements; exceptions.
- Sec. 106-22. - Through lots.
- Sec. 106-23. - Maintenance of landscaped areas.
- Sec. 106-24. - Less restrictive uses.
- Sec. 106-25. - Use of nonconforming sites.
- Sec. 106-26. - Nonconforming uses and structures.
- Sec. 106-27. - Public utility distribution and transmission lines.
- Sec. 106-28. - Accessory structures.
- Sec. 106-29. - Dedication of streets; curb, gutter and sidewalks requirements for additions to…
- Sec. 106-30. - Screening of roof equipment.
- Sec. 106-31. - Home occupations.
- Sec. 106-32. - Fences, walls and hedges.
- Sec. 106-33. - Lot width in certain areas.
- Sec. 106-34. - Permanent structures.
- Sec. 106-35. - Family day care homes.
- Sec. 106-36. - Bed and breakfast inns.
- section 106-131.
- Sec. 106-37 - Accessory dwelling units.
- Sec. 106-38. - Temporary employee housing.
- Sec. 106-39. - Zoning clearance review.
▸Article II — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
▸Division 3 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Overview- Sec. 106-125. - Purposes.
- Sec. 106-126. - Powers of city planning commission.
- Sec. 106-127. - Application and fee.
- Sec. 106-128. - Public hearing notice.
- Sec. 106-129. - Public hearing procedure.
- Sec. 106-130. - Investigation, report and notice.
- Sec. 106-131. - Action by the planning commission.
- Sec. 106-132. - Conditional use permit revocable.
- Sec. 106-133. - Effective date.
- Sec. 106-134. - Appeal of planning commission decision.
- Sec. 106-135. - Building permit.
- Sec. 106-136. - Lapse of use permit.
- Sec. 106-137. - Time limit for development.
- Sec. 106-138. - Pre-existing conditional uses and use permits.
- Sec. 106-139. - Revocation.
- Sec. 106-140. - Notation on zoning map.
- Sec. 106-141. - New application.
- Sec. 106-142. - Use permit to run with the land.
- Sec. 106-143. - Density limit or intensity of use.
▸Division 5 — VARIANCES
Overview- Sec. 106-208. - Purpose.
- Sec. 106-209. - Authority of city planning commission.
- Sec. 106-210. - Application and fee.
- Sec. 106-211. - Hearing and notice.
- Sec. 106-212. - Public hearing procedure.
- Sec. 106-213. - Investigation and report.
- Sec. 106-214. - Action of the planning commission.
- Sec. 106-215. - Lapse of variance.
- Sec. 106-216. - New application.
▸Division 6 — AMENDMENTS
Overview- Sec. 106-241. - Purpose.
- Sec. 106-242. - Initiation.
- Sec. 106-243. - Application and fee.
- Sec. 106-244. - Public hearing notice.
- Sec. 106-245. - Investigation and report.
- Sec. 106-246. - Hearing.
- Sec. 106-247. - Action of the planning commission.
- Sec. 106-248. - Conditional zoning exception.
- Sec. 106-249. - Change of zone plan.
- Sec. 106-250. - New application.
▸Article III — PRECISE ZONE PLAN AND ZONE MAP
Overview- Sec. 106-279. - Adoption of the plan.
- Sec. 106-280. - Purpose of the plan.
- Sec. 106-281. - Establishment of zone district.
- Sec. 106-282. - Boundaries adopted; rules for construction when boundaries uncertain.
- Sec. 106-283. - Uses permitted in zones.
- Sec. 106-284. - Establishment of zones.
- Sec. 106-285. - Designation of zones.
- Sec. 106-286. - Prezoning of unincorporated territory.
- Sec. 106-287. - Amendments to the zone plan.
▸Article IV — ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Overview- Sec. 106-308. - RSP Recreation, Schools and Public Use District.
- Sec. 106-309. - CI Civic and Institutional District.
- Sec. 106-310. - UR Urban Reserve District.
- Sec. 106-311. - PA Primary Agriculture District.
- Sec. 106-312. - RA Residential Agriculture District.
- Sec. 106-313. - CEH Country Estate District; 2½-acre minimum.
- Sec. 106-314. - CHA Country Estate District; one-acre minimum.
- Sec. 106-315. - E-1 Estate Density District.
- Sec. 106-316. - E-2 Estate District.
- Sec. 106-317. - E-3 Estate District.
- Sec. 106-318. - R-1 Single-Family Residential District.
- Sec. 106-319. - R-2 Low Density Multifamily Residential District.
- Sec. 106-320. - R-3 Medium Density Multifamily Residential District.
- Sec. 106-321. - R-4 Medium Density Multifamily Residential District.
- Sec. 106-322. - MH Mobilehome Parks District.
- Sec. 106-323. - RMH Residential Mobilehome District.
- Sec. 106-324. - Dwellings in all residential zones.
- Sec. 106-325. - PO Professional Office District.
- Sec. 106-326. - CN Neighborhood Commercial District.
- Sec. 106-327. - CG General Commercial District.
- Sec. 106-328. - CS Service Commercial District.
- Sec. 106-329. - M-1 Light Industrial District.
- Sec. 106-330. - M-2 Heavy Industrial District.
▸Division 2 — PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
▸Article V — OFF-STREET PARKING
Overview- Sec. 106-365. - Purpose.
- Sec. 106-366. - General provisions.
- Sec. 106-367. - Residential parking requirements.
- Sec. 106-368. - Parking.
- Sec. 106-369. - Educational uses.
- Sec. 106-370. - Transportation terminals and facilities.
- Sec. 106-371. - Medical uses (inpatient).
- Sec. 106-372. - Commercial, industrial and special office uses.
- Sec. 106-373. - Medical and dental offices.
- Sec. 106-374. - Public buildings (other than education).
- Sec. 106-375. - Access.
- Sec. 106-376. - Requirements in case of mixed occupancy.
- Sec. 106-377. - Common parking facilities.
- Sec. 106-378. - Storage and/or parking of commercial vehicles in R districts.
- Sec. 106-379. - Parking lot lighting.
- Sec. 106-380. - Parking lot dimensions.
▸Article VI — SIGNS
Overview- Sec. 106-402. - Purpose.
- Sec. 106-403. - Definitions.
- Sec. 106-404. - General regulations.
- Sec. 106-405. - Regulations regarding permitted aggregate sign area, maximum height, and minimum
- Sec. 106-406. - Specific regulations.
- Sec. 106-407. - Special regulations.
- Sec. 106-408. - Permit procedure.
- Sec. 106-409. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 106-410. - Administration and enforcement.
▸Article VIII — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Overview- Sec. 106-462. - Application.
- Sec. 106-463. - Initial review of application.
- Sec. 106-464. - Notices.
- Sec. 106-465. - Conduct of hearing.
- Sec. 106-466. - Contents of development agreements.
- Sec. 106-467. - Other land use regulations.
- Sec. 106-468. - Determination by planning commission.
- Sec. 106-469. - Decision by city council.
- Sec. 106-470. - Recordation of development agreement, amendment of cancellation.
- Sec. 106-471. - Periodic review.
- Sec. 106-472. - Modification or termination.
▸Article XI — REQUEST FOR REASONABLE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES