Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sections:

• 17.04.010 Applicability of provisions.
• 17.04.020 More restrictive standards control.
• 17.04.030 Provisions not to effect zoning.
• 17.04.040 Alternate methods or materials.
• 17.04.050 Exempted parks.

The provisions of this title are intended to supplement the provisions of Part 2 of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California by prescribing higher standards of sanitation, health, and safety with respect to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of auto and trailer parks within the city than are prescribed by state law, or any rules and regulations thereunder promulgated by the Division of Housing of the state. State law and rules and regulations shall apply and control in any situation in which no regulation is contained in this title or in which this title prescribes a less restrictive regulation than state law or rules and regulations. (Prior code § 17.04.010(A) (Ord. 503 § 1.0(a), 1961))

To the extent that this title may impose higher or more restrictive standards pertaining to electric wiring fixtures and installations, fire protection, health and sanitation, general building standards, and plumbing requirements, the provisions of this title shall control. To the extent that this title may establish less restrictive standards, other ordinances shall control. (Prior code § 17.04.010(B) (Ord. 503 § 1.0(a), 1961))

This title shall not be construed as amending or modifying any provision in any ordinance of the city pertaining to zoning. (Prior code § 17.04.010(C) (Ord. 503 § 1.0(c), 1961))

A. The provisions of this title are not intended to prevent the use of any material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this title, provided such alternate has been approved. B. The city building inspector may approve any alternate, if he finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and the material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, method, or work offered is, for the purposes intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this title in quality, strength, effectiveness, durability, and safety. C. The building inspector may require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding the use of any such alternate. D. Wherever there is evidence that any material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, or method of construction does not conform to the requirements of this title or whenever the use of an alternate is requested, the building inspector may require the operator of the trailer park, at his sole expense, to procure the making of engineering and/or laboratory tests by persons or firms approved by him who are engaged in such business, to establish that such material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, or method of construction conforms to the standards prescribed by this title. (Prior code § 17.16.300 (Ord. 503 § 18.0, 1961))

This title does not apply to any supervised public park, public campground, or picnic ground owned, operated, or maintained by any of the following: A. The federal government; B. The state; C. Any agency or political subdivision of the state. (Prior code § 17.16.280 (Ord. 503 § 17.5, 1961))