Chapter 18.68 — ENFORCEMENT
Sutter Creek Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Sutter Creek
Sections in this part
4 10.38.020
5 10.60.010—10.60.040
6 11.08.010, 11.08.030
18.68.010 - Enforcement.¶
A.
It shall be the duty of the city administrator to enforce this title. All departments, officials and public employees of the city, vested with the duty or authority to issue permits or licenses, shall conform to the provisions of this title and shall issue no permits or license for uses, buildings, or purposes in conflict with the provisions of this title; and any such permit or license issued in conflict with the provisions of this title shall be null and void.
B.
The provisions of this title shall be interpreted and administered by the planning commission whose inspectors or authorized representatives shall have the right to enter upon my premises affected by this title for purposes of inspection.
C.
Any building or structure erected or maintained, or any use of property, contrary to the provisions of this title, is unlawful and a public nuisance and the city attorney shall immediately commence actions and proceedings for the abatement, removal and enjoinment thereof, in the manner provided by law; and shall take such other steps, and shall apply to any court as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate or remove such building, structure or use and restrain and enjoin any person, firm or corporation from erecting or maintaining such building or structure, or using any property contrary to the provisions of this title.
D.
This title may also be enforced by injunction issued out of the superior court upon the suit of the city or the owner or occupant of any real property affected by such violation or prospective violation. This method of enforcement shall be cumulative and in no way affect the penal provisions hereof.
18.68.020 - Penalty.¶
Any person, firm or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, willfully violating any provisions of this title shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor or infraction, and upon conviction shall be punishable by a fine or by imprisonment, or by both such fine and imprisonment, except that nothing herein contained shall be deemed to bar any legal equitable or summary remedy to which the city or other political subdivision, or any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or co-partnership may otherwise be entitled, and the city, or any other political subdivision or person, firm, corporation, partnership, or co-partnership may
file a suit to the superior court of the county to restrain or enjoin any attempted or proposed activity in violation of this title.
DISPOSITION OF ORDINANCES TABLE ORDINANCE SUBJECT NUMBER
1 Time and place of meetings (Repealed by 173)
2 Bonds of treasurer, clerk and marshal (2.20)
3 Street poll tax (Not codified)
4 Retail liquor sales (Repealed by 173)
5 Business licenses (Repealed by 173)
6 Marshal, clerk and recorder fees (2.24)
7 Health officer and board of health, salary and duties (Repealed by 173)
8 Mufflers (Not codified)
9 Amends Ord. 5, business licenses (Repealed by 42)
10 Amends Ord. 5, business licenses (Repealed by 42)
11 Amends Ord. 5, business licenses (Repealed by 42)
12 Concealed weapons (10.20, 10.60)
13 Dog license tax; penalties (Repealed by 80)
14 General penalty (Repealed by 173)
15 Bulletin boards (Repealed by 173)
16 Animal pound; poundmaster (8.04)
17 Police and sanitary regulations (9.08, 9.44, 10.04, 10.16, 10.20, 10.24, 10.28, 10.32, 10.44, 10.48, 10.52, 10.60)
18 Compensation of treasurer (2.24)
19 Election precincts (Not codified)
20 Vehicles for hire (Repealed by 42)
21 Health officer; board of health (2.16)
22 Defines phrase, "Quarter or fraction thereof," etc. (Repealed by 173)
23 Retail liquor sales (Repealed by 173)
24 Tax levy (Repealed by 173)
25 Retail liquor sales (Repealed by 173)
26 Amends Ords. 5, 9, soft drink sales (Repealed by 42)
27 Motor and other vehicle operation (Repealed by 173)
28 Amends Ord. 13, dog license tax (Repealed by 80)
29 Retail liquor sales (Repealed by 173)
30 Retail liquor sales (Repealed by 173)
31 Amends Ord. 6, salary and fees of marshal and night watchman (Repealed by 43)
32 Emergency health ordinance (Repealed by 33)
33 Repeals Ord. 32, health ordinance (Repealer)
34 Soft drink, ice cream, tobacco sales; pool tables' licenses (Repealed by 173)
35 Emergency health ordinance (9.32)
36 Business licenses (Repealed by 42)
37 Minors at gambling games (10.52)
38 Weed removal and sanitation (9.20)
39 Livestock running at large (Not adopted)
40 Cemeteries (2.36)
41 Soft drink and ice cream parlors (Repealed by 42)
42 Business licenses, repeals Ords. 36, 41 (Repealed by 173)
43 Amends Ord. 31, salaries and fees of marshal, clerk and recorder (Not codified)
44 Amends Ord. 42, soft drink parlors and legal games of chance licenses (Repealed by 173)
45 Amends Ord. 44, soft drink parlors' licenses (Repealed by 173)
46 Preventing receipt of stolen gold (Repealed by 173)
47 Amends Ord. 44, soft drink parlors' licenses (Repealed by 173)
48 Intoxicating liquors (Repealed by 173)
49 Amends Ord. 24, tax levy (Repealed by 173)
50 Street sprinkling (13.08)
51 Public highways and streets use (Repealed by 173)
52 Public streets and sidewalks use (13.12)
53 Parking on Main Street (11.24, 11.28)
54 Main Street a main arterial or boulevard stop (11.16)
55 Main Street a main arterial or boulevard stop (11.16)
56 Peddlers' licenses (Repealed by 61)
57 Amends Ord. 1, time and place of meeting (Repealed by 173)
58 Soft drink parlors' licenses (Repealed by 67)
59 Amends Ord. 42, soft drink parlors, hours of operation (Repealed by 173)
60 Main Street a boulevard (Repealed by 173)
61 Itinerant vendors' licenses (Repealed by 173)
62 Itinerant peddlers' licenses (Repealed by 173)
63 Scavengers (Repealed by 173)
64 Amends Ord. 42, legal games of chance (Repealed by 173)
65 Amends Ord. 42, repeals cigar and tobacco tax (Repealed by 173)
66 Main Street a boulevard (11.16)
67 Amends Ord. 42, restaurants' licenses (Repealed by 173)
68 Wholesale vendors' licenses (Repealed by 74)
69 Ice cream parlors' licenses (Repealed by 173)
70 Gas and oil deliveries licenses (Not adopted)
71 Gas tax street improvement fund (4.12)
72 Parking on city streets (Not adopted)
73 Amends Ord. 42, business licenses (Repealed by 173)
74 Wholesale vendors' licenses (Repealed by 173)
75 Exchange of real property (Special)
76 Franchise (Special)
77 Certain streets main arterials (11.16)
78 Gas, oil and fuel distributors' licenses (Repealed by 173)
79 Fifield alley a one-way street; limiting parking on Spanish Street (11.20, 11.28)
80 Dogs running at large, repeals Ords. 13 and 28 (8.12)
81 City bulletin boards (Repealed by 173)
82 Camp cars and trailers (9.24)
83 Business licenses (Repealed by 173)
84 Amends Ord. 83, business licenses (Repealed by 173)
85 Parking on Main and Eureka Streets (11.28)
86 Amends Ord. 84, business licenses (Repealed by 173)
87 Sewer bond election (Special)
88 Amends Ord. 83, business licenses (Repealed by 173)
88 1/2 Spanish Street a through street (11.16)
89 Parking (11.24, 11.28, 11.32)
90 Sewer connections (Not codified)
91 Disasters (2.32)
92 Guns, use of police whistle, giving false fire alarms prohibited (10.36, 10.40, 10.60)
93 Rubbish burning (9.16)
94 Disorderly conduct, public intoxication (Repealed by 173)
95 Special election (Special)
96 Public ways prohibited to minors (10.52)
97 One-way traffic on Cole Street (11.20)
98 Garbage collection and disposal (9.08)
99 Parking on Boston Avenue (11.32)
100 Dogs (Repealed by 173)
101 Parking on Fifield Alley (11.32)
102 Auction sales (Repealed by 173)
103 Annexation (Special)
104 Sick leave and vacations (Repealed by 173)
105 Stop sign erection (11.40)
106 Sewer rates (14.08)
107 City street a through highway (11.16)
108 Through streets (11.16)
109 Street vacation (Special)
110 Trailers (9.28)
111 Annexation (Special)
112 Time and place of meeting (Repealed by 173)
113 Uniform sales and use tax (Repealed by 173)
113 1/2 Amends Ord. 113, uniform sales and use tax (4.04)
114 Bulletin boards (1.08)
115 Dogs, licensing; poundmaster; rabies control (8.04, 8.12)
116 Annexation (Special)
117 Tax assessment (2.12)
118 Public intoxication; private intoxication, intoxication in vehicles; use of profanity (10.40, 10.44)
119 Annexation (Special)
120 Coin operated devices' licensing (Repealed by 173)
121 Obstructions prohibited (9.24)
122 Dogs (8.08)
122 1/2 Amends uniform sales and use tax (4.04)
123 Building erection and construction (18.04—18.36, 18.44—18.60, 18.68)
124 Restricted turns (11.28, 11.36)
125 Date of council meetings reestablished (2.04)
126 Amends Ord. 123, zoning (18.12, 18.60, 18.36, 18.44)
127 Incinerator standards (9.12)
128 Through highways; stop intersections—yield right-of-way approaches (11.12)
129 Amends Ord. 123, zoning (Repealed by 173)
130 Amends Ord. 123, zoning (18.12)
131 Street and alley lane widths (13.04)
132 Community Antenna System (6.08)
133 Franchise (Special)
134 Franchise (Special)
135 Subdivisions (Repealed by 156)
136 Freeway advertising (6.20)
137 Mining prohibited (6.16)
138 Amends Ord. 135, sewers, curbs, street widths (Repealed by 156)
139 Parking of trucks on Main Street prohibited (11.28)
140 Amends Ord. 98, collection and removal of garbage (9.08)
141 Street closures for emergencies (11.08)
142 Pedestrians (11.04)
143 One-way street (11.20)
144 Curfew (10.56)
145 Parking; vehicle abandonment and repair on public streets prohibited (11.24, 11.36)
146 Amends Ord. 90, sewer connection charges (Not codified)
147 Law enforcement officer training (2.28)
148 Amends Sec. 11 of Ord. 89, parking (11.24)
149 Parking prohibited on Badger Street (11.28)
150 Amends Ord. 145, correction of parking restriction signs (11.24)
151 Documentary stamp tax (4.08)
152 Abatement and removal of abandoned or inoperative vehicles (9.04)
153 Restaurant sanitation (9.40)
154 Building permits (Repealed by 173)
155 Preservation of special historical structures (2.40)
156 Subdivisions (17.04—17.36)
157 Underground facilities (15.12)
158 Franchise (Special)
159 Business licenses (6.04)
160 Amends Ord. 154, construction permits (Repealed by 185)
161 Building code (Repealed by 185)
162 Licensing of music festivals, exhibitions, gatherings, etc. (6.12)
163 City clerk duties (2.08)
164 Officer and employee compensation and classification (3.04—3.72)
165 Amends Ord. 123, mobilehomes (Title 18)
166 Amends Ord. 164, holidays (3.36)
167 Street encroachments (13.16)
168 Subdivisions (17.16)
169 General provisions (1.04)
170 General penalty, amends Ords. 12, 40, 53, 79, 85, 89, 97, 99, 101, 124, 139, 143, 145, 148, 149, 150 (1.16)
171 Right of entry (1.12)
172 Amends Ord. 110 §2, subdivisions, Ord. 156 §5.1, subdivisions (9.32, 17.20)
173 Repeals Ords. 1, 4, 5, 7, 8 §1, 14, 15, 16 §12, 17 §§3, 6, 14, 41; 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 34, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 57, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 67, 69, 73, 74, 78, 80 §§1—4; 81, 83, 84, 86, 88, 94, 100, 102, 104, 112, 113, 118 §§1—4, 120, 129, 154 (Repealer)
174 Weed, rubbish abatement (9.20)
175 Amends California public employee's retirement system (Special)
176 Not passed
177 Parking restriction on Main Street (11.28)
178 Amends Ord. 164, city employee sick leave (3.40)
179 Amends subsections 4(b) (3) and adds Section 6.1 and subsections 4(b) (4.5) and 5(b) (3.5) (4.04)
180 Parking restriction in public parking lots (11.30)
181 Amends Ords. 53, 66, 77, 79, 85, 88 1/2, 89, 97 99, 101, 108, 124, 128, 139, 141, 142, 143, 145, 149, penalties for infractions (Title 11)
182 Code adoption (1.01)
183 Amends §9.08.050, garbage collection (9.08)
184 Sewer system (14.04)
185 Building permits, uniform codes; repeals Ords. 160 and 161 (15.04)
186 Councilmember compensation (2.24)
187 Noise regulations (10.50)
188 Transient occupancy tax (4.16)
189 Bingo games (6.24)
190 Rezone (Special)
191 Adds new §§4 and 8; renumbers §§4, 5 and 6 of Ord. 180, parking (11.30)
192 Amends §§1 and 2 of Ord. 114, bulletin boards (1.08)
193 Regulations for solicitation of funds (6.28)
194 Establishes department of plans and inspections; amends §§5, 8, 11, 12 and 13 of Ord. 185, building permits (2.44, 15.04)
195 Amends §13 of Ord. 159, general business license tax (6.04)
196 Amends §§8 and 9 of Ord. 155, historic sites (2.40)
197 Annexation fees (4.20)
198 Amends §5.3(a) of Ord. 156, final map (17.20)
199 Sign regulations (15.16)
200 Amends §§2.04.030, 2.16.040, 2.20.010, 2.24.010, 2.24.020, 3.08.020, 6.04.120, 6.04.130, 6.12.130, 10.24.070, 10.50.180, 17.12.020, 17.20.010, 18.52.070, 18.64.040; repeals §15.04.030, fees, and compensation provisions (2.04, 2.16, 2.20, 2.24, 3.08, 6.04, 6.12, 10.24, 10.50, 17.12, 17.20, 18.52, 18.64).
201 Fireworks (9.18)
202 Solid waste (9.08)
203 Hazardous waste (9.10)
204 Amends Ord. 123 by adding §18.16.100, zoning (18.16)
205 Requires general municipal elections to be held on the same day as state primary (2.48)
206 Requires general municipal elections to be held on the same day as state primary (2.48)
207 Loading zones (Repealed by 208)
208 Loading zone designated; repeals Ords. 101, 207 (11.28)
209 Amends Ord. 192, public places for notice-posting (1.08)
210 Amends §15.04.060, Uniform Building Code (15.04)
211 Eliminates planning commission (2.04)
212 Adds Chs. 18.14 and 18.42 and §18.04.020; amends §§18.12.010, 18.12.020, 18.16.030, 18.32.030, 18.36.020A, 18.36.020B(1) and C, 18.36.030, 18.40.020A and D, and 18.40.030, zoning (18.04, 18.12, 18.14, 18.16, 18.32, 18.36, 18.40)
213 Gambling houses, game rooms and card rooms (6.32)
214 Amends Ch. 4.04, sales and use tax (Not codified)
215 Amends Ch. 4.04, sales and use tax (4.04)
216 Adoption of Uniform Fire Code (15.08)
217 Amends §14.04.230, use of sewer system (14.04)
218 Alarm systems (9.44)
219 Adds §15.04.091; and amends §15.04.060, building code (Repealed by 221)
220 Adds Ch. 18.50, site plans (18.50)
221 Repeals Ord. 219 (Repealer)
222 Adds §§18.48.055 and 18.48.080C; and amends §§ 18.48.020—18.48.060 and 18.48.070B, off- street parking (18.48)
223 Amends §§3.32.010 and 3.32.060, employment policies (3.32)
224 Skateboards (10.38)
225 Elections (2.48)
226 (Number not used)
227 (Number not used)
228 Load limits (11.44)
229 (Number not used)
230 (Number not used)
231 Amends §11.20.020, one-way streets (11.20)
232 Adds Ch. 18.66, zoning (18.66)
233 Restricted parking areas (11.28)
234 Uniform property numbering system (13.20)
235 Speed limits (11.48)
236 Amends §§3.24.010 and 3.24.020, probation period (3.24)
237 Floodplain management (Repealed by 238)
238 Repeals Ord. 237 (Repealer)
239 Floodplain management (15.20)
240 Development and permit fees (15.24)
241 Grease, oil and sand interceptors (14.08)
242 Amends §18.36.020(C)(1), zoning (18.36)
243 Adds Ch. 6.36, garage sales (6.36)
244 Amends public employees retirement system contract (Special)
245 Amends §§11.28.060 and 11.28.080, restricted parking areas (11.28)
246 Prohibits parking on certain street (11.28)
247 Planning commission; repeals §§17.04.020 and 17.04.030 (2.52)
248 (Voided)
249 Street trees (13.24)
250 Stopping, standing and parking (11.28)
251 Amends §2.04.010, city council (2.04)
252 Floodplain damage prevention (15.20)
253 Amends Ord. 125 §2, city council (2.04)
254 Fee in lieu of parking for developments (15.28)
255 Traffic mitigation fee (15.32)
256 Fire protection fee (15.36)
257 Amends §14.04.240, water and sewers (14.04)
258 Parkland dedication and in lieu fees for park and recreation purposes (17.34)
259 Amends §1 of Ord. 254, fee in lieu of parking for developments (15.28)
260 Amends §1 of Ord. 256, fire protection fee (15.36)
261 Parking prohibition (11.28)
262 Amends §§9.16.010, 9.16.020 and 9.16.030, regulation of fires and burning (9.16)
263 Amends Ch. 9.12, incinerators (9.12)
264 Amends §15.04.060, building and construction (15.04)
265 Load limits for Bowers Drive (11.44)
266 Load limits for Valley View Way (11.44)
267 Repeals and replaces §4 of Ord. 267, planning commission (2.52)
268 Load limits for Sutter Hill Road (11.44)
269 School facility fee for certain new residential development (4.24)
270 Stop signs on Eureka Bypass Road and Sutter Hill Road (Not codified)
271 Amends Ch. 14.04, use of sewer system (14.04)
272 Amends Ch. 13.16, excavations and encroachment (13.16)
273 City administrator (2.06)
274 Amends Ch. 13.24, trees and landscaping (13.24)
275 Amends city clerk ordinance (2.08)
276 City treasurer (2.10)
277 Solid waste and recycling access (9.09)
278 Amends Title 11, vehicles and traffic (11.02, 11.04, 11.08, 11.12, 11.20, 11.24, 11.30, 11.36, 11.44, 11.48)
279 Collection on tax roll (4.28)
280 Adds Ch. 10.32 [10.34], abandoned vehicle abatement (10.34)
281 Amends Ch. 9.20, weeds, rubbish (9.20)
282 Amends Chs. 13.12, obstructions to public ways and 15.16, signs (13.12, 15.16)
283 Filming regulations (6.40)
284 City administrator (2.06)
Beginning with the 2012 Republication, this table will be replaced with the "Code Comparative Table and Disposition List."
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE AND DISPOSITION LIST
This is a chronological listing of the ordinances of Sutter Creek, California, beginning with the 2012 Republication, included in this Code.
Ordinance Date Description Section Section Number this Code
285 4-27-1998 Contract between the city and Board (Special) of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System
286 10- 5-1998 Subdivisions 17.04.010—17.04.040
17.08.010—17.08.060
17.10.010—17.10.120
17.12.010—17.12.160
17.16.010—17.16.180
17.20.010—17.20.060
17.22.010—17.22.030
17.24.010—17.24.030
17.26.010—17.26.040
17.27.020, 17.27.025
17.28.010—17.28.030
17.29.010—17.29.030
17.30.010—17.30.030
17.31.010—17.31.030
17.35.010 286A 6-15-1998 Rates—Fixed by council resolution 1 14.04.250¶
287 7- 6-1999 Rezoning (Special)
288 7- 5-2000 Grease, oil and sand interceptors 2 14.08.010
3 14.08.020
4 14.08.040
5 14.08.050
6 14.08.060
7 14.08.030
289 11- 6-2000 Contract between the city and Board (Special) of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System
290 4-16-2001 Contract between the city and Board (Special) of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System
291 9-17-2001 Imposition—Rate 1 4.16.030
292 6-17-2002 Sewer revenue plan 1—6 Added 14.04.273
293 11-18- Contract between the city and Board (Special) 2002 of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System
294 1-21-2003 Development agreements 1—12 Added 17.40.010—17.40.120
294A 1-21-2003 Penalty provisions 1 1.08.010
2.06.040 Added 10.32.090, 10.32.100¶
2 1.16.010, 1.16.020
9.16.040 9.24.040¶
295 1- 5-2004 Cable system regulatory ordinance 6.08.010—6.08.140
296 1- 5-2004 General penalty 1 1.16.010
City attorney Added 2.11.010—2.11.030
Disaster relief 2.32.010—2.32.100
297 1-20-2004 Feeding wildlife prohibited 1 10.32.090
298 1-20-2004 Music festivals 1 Rpld 6.12.010—6.12.210
Solicitation of funds Rpld 6.28.010—6.28.130
Prohibition of gambling Rpld 6.32.010—6.32.050
Campground regulations Rpld 9.28.010—9.28.200
Occupancy of trailers Rpld 9.32.010—9.32.120
Loitering near city jail Rpld 10.04.010
Use of profane language Rpld 10.40.010
Disorderly conduct Rpld 10.48.010
Conduct of minors Rpld 10.52.010—10.52.090
Curfew for minors Rpld 10.56.010—10.56.060
299 2- 2-2004 Curfew for minors 1 Added 10.56.010—10.56.040
300 4- 5-2004 Interim ordinance prohibiting the (Special) acceptance or processing of applications for the demolition of potentially historic structures
301 4- 5-2004 Charges—Billing—Due date 1 14.04.260
301A 5-17-2004 Interim ordinance prohibiting the (Special) acceptance or processing of applications for the demolition of potentially historic structures
302 9- 7-2004 Transient occupancy tax 1 4.16.020 A.
2 4.16.020 E.
3 4.16.040
4 4.16.080 D.
5 Added 4.16.080 F.
6 Added 4.16.150
7 4.16.140
303 9- 7-2004 Obstruction unlawful—Obstructions 1 13.12.010 and nuisances designated
Proof of access 2 17.10.040
304 11-15- Medical cannabis regulations 3 Added 9.25.010—9.25.070 2004
4 Added 18.08.355
5 Added 18.60.025
6 Added 18.60.035
305 12-20- Special building and land use 1 Added 15.37.010—15.37.040 2004 standards for Mesa De Oro and surrounding areas
306 6- 6-2005 Site plans and architectural design Added 15.38.010—15.38.120
307 8- 1-2005 Employment policies Rpld 3.04.010—3.04.030
Rpld 3.08.010, 3.08.020
Rpld 3.12.010
Rpld 3.16.010, 3.16.020
Rpld 3.20.010—3.20.040
Rpld 3.24.010—3.24.040
Rpld 3.28.010
Rpld 3.32.010—3.32.060
Rpld 3.36.010
Rpld 3.40.010—3.40.060
Rpld 3.44.010
Rpld 3.48.010, 3.48.020
Rpld 3.52.010—3.52.090
Rpld 3.56.010
Rpld 3.60.010
Rpld 3.64.010—3.64.040
Rpld 3.68.010
Rpld 3.72.010
308 8-15-2005 Regulatory business licenses 1(Att. A) Rpld 6.04.010—6.04.210
Added 6.04.010—6.04.110
309 8-15-2005 Uniform appeal procedures Added 2.53.010—2.53.040
310 8-15-2005 Zoning ordinance 18.04.010, 18.04.020
18.06.010—18.06.130
18.08.010—18.08.520
18.10.010—18.10.110
18.12.010—18.12.050
18.13.010—18.13.100
18.14.010—18.14.090
18.15.010—18.15.090
18.16.010—18.16.090
18.20.010—18.20.090
18.24.010—18.24.090
18.28.010—18.28.090
18.29.010—18.29.040
18.30.010—18.30.030
18.32.010—18.32.090
18.36.010—18.36.090
18.38.010—18.38.100
18.39.010—18.39.090
18.40.010—18.40.090
18.41.010—18.41.090
18.42.010—18.42.100
18.43.010—18.43.110
18.44.010—18.44.060
18.46.010—18.46.040
18.48.010—18.48.080
18.49.010—18.49.070
18.50.010—18.50.090
18.52.010—18.52.070
18.54.010—18.54.060
18.56.010 18.58.010¶
18.60.010—18.60.050
18.66.010—18.66.120
18.68.010, 18.68.020
311 1-17-2006 Interim ordinance prohibiting the (Special) acceptance or processing of applications for the demolition of potentially historic structures
312 2-21-2006 Interim ordinance prohibiting the (Special) acceptance or processing of applications for the demolition of potentially historic structures
313 4- 3-2006 Hotel visitor information fee (Special)
314 6- 5-2006 Door-to-door peddlers and Added 10.51.010 solicitation
315 9- 5-2006 Historic structures 1 2.40.010—2.40.120
316 9-18-2006 Historic structures 1 2.40.010—2.40.120
317 9-18-2006 Planning commission—Membership 1 2.52.020
318 11-20- City administrator—Powers and 1 Added 2.06.030 I. 2006 duties
319 2-20-2007 Park and recreation impact fees I Added 7.90.010—7.90.150
320 6-18-2007 General penalty 1 Rpld 1.16.010, 1.16.020
City council Rpld 2.04.030—2.04.050
Health department Rpld 2.16.010—2.16.050
Bonds of city officers Rpld 2.20.010
Disaster relief Rpld 2.32.010—2.32.090
Employment policies Rpld tit. 3
Transient occupancy tax Rpld 4.16.010—4.16.140
General business license tax Rpld 6.04.010—6.04.210
Control of animals—Poundmaster Rpld 8.04.010—8.04.150
Dog licenses—Impoundment— Rpld 8.12.010—8.12.130
Rabies Control
Abandoned, inoperative vehicles Rpld 9.04.010—9.04.150
Communicable diseases Rpld 9.36.010
Obstructing or impairing streets and Rpld 10.16.010—10.16.040
sidewalks
Explosives Rpld 10.20.010
Sanitary conditions—Dairies, Rpld 10.24.100, 10.24.110
slaughterhouses and markets
Keeping of animals Rpld 10.32.010—10.32.100
Throwing of missiles Rpld 10.44.010
Sprinkling of streets Rpld 13.08.010
Subdivisions Rpld tit. 17
Zoning Rpld tit. 18
321 7-17-2007 Special tax levy (Special)
321A 11- 5-2007 Subdivisions 17.04.010—17.04.040
17.08.010—17.08.060
17.10.010—17.10.120
17.12.010—17.12.180
17.16.010—17.16.180
17.20.010—17.20.060
17.22.010—17.22.030
17.24.010—17.24.030
17.26.010—17.26.040
17.27.020, 17.27.025
17.28.010—17.28.030
17.29.010—17.29.030
17.30.010—17.30.030
17.31.010—17.31.030
17.32.010 <!-- page 543 -->¶
322 2-19-2008 Traffic mitigation fees 1 Rpld 15.32.010—15.32.090
Fire protection fees Rpld 15.36.010—15.36.100
323 2-19-2008 Uniform codes adopted 2 Rpld 15.04.010—15.04.130
Added 15.04.010—15.04.050
4 Rpld 15.08.010—15.08.040
324 4- 7;2008 Purchases 1 Added 4.29.010—4.29.300
325 4-21-2008 Building permits—Building codes (Not codified)
326 4-21-2008 Trees and landscaping 1 Rpld 13.24.030
2 13.24.090
3 13.24.100
4 13.24.170
327 6-16-2008 Rezoning (Special)
328 6-16-2008 Rezoning (Special)
329 6-16-2008 Rezoning (Special)
330 8- 4-2008 Zoning ordinance—Housing element 2 Added 18.12.050
3 Added 18.08.150
4 18.08.220
5 Added 18.36.020 B.41.
Rnbd 18.36.020 B.42.—45.
as 18.36.020 B.43.—46.
6
7 Added 18.58.010
331 5-18-2009 Grease, oil and sand interceptors 1 14.08.050
2 14.08.060
3—17 Added 14.08.070—14.08.210
332 5-18-2009 Solid waste 9.08.010—9.08.610
333 1-19-2010 Zoning ordinance 2(Exh. A) Added 18.08.227
Added 18.08.228
Added 18.08.288
Added 18.08.317
Added 18.08.352
Added 18.08.465
18.12.010 18.36.020¶
Added 18.39.010—18.39.090
Added 18.43.010—18.43.110
Added 18.44.010—18.44.060
18.48.030 Added 18.48.080¶
334 1-19-2010 Development agreement between the (Special) city and Gold Rush Golf, LLC
334A 12-16- Violations Added 1.16.010—1.16.120 2009
335 2- 2-2010 Model water efficient landscape Added 14.10.010 ordinance
336 5-17-2010 Use of crosswalks 1 Added 13.26.010
337 6- 7-2012 Fences, walls and hedges 2(Exh. A) 18.10.100
338 9-20-2010 Zoning ordinance—Cannabis 1 Rpld 18.08.355 dispensaries
Rpld 18.60.025
Rpld 18.60.035
339 7- 5-2011 Amplified sound 1 10.50.190 B.
340 7-18-2011 Exemptions 1 Added 9.08.390 E.
341 10-17- Special events permits 1 Added 6.12.010—6.12.070 2011
342 11- 7-2011 Development agreement between the (Special) city and Gold Rush Golf, LLC
343 8- 6-2012 Regulation of dogs 1 8.08.010
344 5-20-2013 Restrictions on parking of vehicles 1A. Added 11.50.010, 11.50.020 within city limits
1B. Added 11.52.010—11.52.070
1C. Added 11.54.010, 11.54.020
345 5-20-2013 Moratorium on the legal (Special) establishment and operation of medical marijuana dispensaries
346 6-17-2013 Medical cannabis regulations 1 Rpld 9.25.010—9.25.070
347 5-20-2013 Recurring use of sound-amplification 1A. Added 10.50.195 equipment
1B. Added 10.50.170 A.6., D.
348 7- 1-2013 Extends moratorium on the legal (Special) establishment and operation of medical marijuana dispensaries
349 6-19-2014 Acceptable standards of weed 1 Added 9.20.025 abatement
350 8- 4-2014 Adoption of codes and related 1 15.04.010 appendices
2 15.04.030
3 15.04.040
351 8-18-2014 Transient occupancy tax 1 Added 4.16.010—4.16.140
352 10- 6-2014 Charges—Billing—Due date 1 14.04.260
353 10- 6-2014 Public places designated 1 1.08.010
354 10-20- Cemetery committee 1 Rpld 2.36.020 2014
2 2.36.030—2.36.060
355 11- 3-2014 Department of plans and inspections 1 2.44.020 —Purpose and intent
356 1-20-2015 City clerk appointed, not elected 2.08.010
357 2-23-2015 Fireworks, abandoned vehicle 1 9.18.010—9.18.040 abatement, fire hazards, skateboards, use of concealment of weapons, and temporary street closing
11.24.130 358 4-20-2015 Abatement of nuisances concerning 1 Rpld 9.20.010—9.20.120¶
fire fuels management
2 Added 9.22.010—9.22.160
359 5- 4-2015 Penalties for municipal code 1 Added 1.17.010—1.17.150 violations
360 10- 5-2015 Creation and implementation of 1 Rpld 15.38.010—15.38.120, design standards
18.29.010—18.29.040
2, 3 Rpld 2.40.010—2.40.120
3 Added 2.40.010—2.40.070
4 Added 18.45.010—18.45.070
361 1-19-2016 Prohibiting the cultivation of medical 1 Added 10.40.010—10.40.040 marijuana within the city limits
362 2- 1-2016 Appeal process for certain decisions 1 18.45.040 of the design review committee
2 18.45.060
363 5-16-2016 Hours for use of amplified sound 1 10.50.190 within city limits
364 6- 6-2016 Special events involving the use of 1 10.50.190 amplified sound within city limits
365 5-15-2017 Regarding the cultivation, transfer, 1 Rpld 10.40.010—10.40.040 sale, and delivery of marijuana within the city limits
2 Added 10.42.010—10.42.070
366 4-16-2018 Regarding adoption of building code 1 15.04.010 updates
2 15.04.030
367 7-20-2020 Regarding adoption of building code 1 15.04.010 updates
2 15.04.030
368 11- 3-2020 Increasing the city's transient 1 4.16.030 occupancy tax
369 8- 2-2021 Amendments concerning parking in 1 11.24.060 white and yellow zones
2 11.24.070
370 3-21-2021 Creation of organic waste disposal 1 Added 9.08.710—9.08.840
373 10-16- Amendments to the zoning ordinance 2 2.44.020 2023
18.39.050 18.46.010 A.¶
18.48.040 3 Added 18.04.030¶
4(Att. 1) Rpld 18.08.010—18.08.520
Added 18.08.010, 18.08.020
5(a) 18.10.100 D.
(b) 18.10.040
(c) Added 18.10.045
(d) 18.10.050
(e) 18.10.060
(f) Rpld 18.10.070
(g) 18.10.100 G.
(h—j) Added 18.10.130—18.10.132
6(a) 18.12.010
18.12.050 (b) 18.12.010¶
(c) 18.12.020
(d) 18.12.030 F.
(e) 18.12.050
(f—i) Added 18.12.060—18.12.080
7(a) 18.13 (tit)
18.13.010—18.13.030
(b) 18.13.015
(c) 18.13.020
(d) 18.13.070
(e) 18.13.090
(f) 18.13.110
8(a) 18.14.020
(b) Rpld 18.14.070
(c) Added 18.14.100
9(a) 18.15.020
(b) 18.15.090
(c) Added 18.15.100
10(a) 18.16.020
(b) Added 18.16.100
11(a) 18.20.020
(b) Added 18.20.100
12 Rpld 18.24.010—18.24.090
13(a) 18.28(tit.)
18.28.010 18.28.020, 18.28.030¶
(b) 18.28.020
(c) 18.28.070
(d) Added 18.28.100
14 Added 18.29.010—18.29.090
15(a) 18.30.020
(b) 18.30.030
16(a) 18.32.015
(b) 18.32.020
(c) 18.32.030
(d) Added 18.32.100
17(a) 18.36.020
Added 18.36.100
18(a) 18.38.020
(b) 18.38.030
(c) Added 18.38.110
19 18.39.020, 18.39.030
(a) 18.39.050
(b) Added 18.39.065
18.39.080 (c) Added 18.39.100¶
20(a) 18.40.020
21(a) 18.41.020 A.
(b) Added 18.41.020 C.
22 Added 18.44.025 D.
23(a) 18.45.020
(b) 18.45.030
(c) 18.45.060
24 Added 18.47.010—18.47.030
25(a) 18.48.050
26(a) 18.50.020
(b) 18.50.060
27(a) Rpld 18.52.050
Added 18.52.050
(b) 18.52.060
28(a) 18.54.020 A.
(b) 18.54.030
(c) 18.54.040
29 18.56.020
30(Att. 2) Rpld 18.58.010
Added 18.58.010—18.58.050
31(a) 18.60.010
(b) 18.60.020
(c) 18.60.040
(d) 18.60.050
33(Att. 3) Added 18.61.010—18.61.030
34(Att. 4) Added 18.62.010—18.62.120
35 Rpld 18.66.020
36(a) Added 18.66.020
374 11-20- Amendments regarding the office of 1 2.06.010—2.06.090 2023 city manager
2 2.08.010
375 3- 4-2024 Amendments regarding city council 1 2.04.010
376 9-16-2024 Amendments regarding city clerk and 1 Rpld 2.08.010—2.08.050 planning commission
Added 2.08.010—2.08.040
2 2.52.020
377 6-24-2024 Creation of transactions and taxes 1 Added 4.06.010—4.06.170
378 4-21-2025 Creation of abatement of weeds and 1 Added 10.40.010—10.40.160 rubbish
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes relevant to California cities. They are current with all laws through Ch. 372 of the 2020 Regular Session.
General Provisions
Code adoption Government Code § 50022.1 et seq.
Ordinances Government Code § 36900 et seq.
Penalties for ordinance violations Government Code §§ 36900 and 36901
Imprisonment Government Code §§ 36903 and 36904
Citations for misdemeanors Penal Code § 853.5 et seq.
Administrative fines and penalties Government Code § 53069.4
Judicial review of city decisions Code of Civil Procedure § 1094.6
Expedited judicial review of First Amendment cases Code of Civil Procedure § 1094.8
Elections Government Code §§ 34050 and 36503 and Elections Code §§ 1301, 9200 et seq. and 10100 et seq.
Classification of cities Government Code § 34100 et seq.
General powers Government Code § 37100 et seq. and Cal. Const. art. XI §§ 7, 9
Conflict of interest code Government Code § 87100 et seq.
Eminent Domain Law Code of Civil Procedure § 1230.010 et seq.
Administration and Personnel
City officers generally Government Code § 36501 et seq.
Legislative body Government Code § 36801 et seq.
Meetings Government Code § 54950 et seq.
Mayor Government Code § 40601 et seq.
City clerk Government Code § 40801 et seq.
City treasurer Government Code § 41001 et seq.
City assessor Government Code § 41201 et seq.
Chief of police Government Code § 41601 et seq.
City attorney Government Code § 41801 et seq.
Alternative forms of government—City manager form of government Government Code § 34851 et seq.
Alternative forms of government—Election of legislative body by or from districts Government Code § 34870 et seq.
Alternative forms of government—Elective mayor Government Code § 34900 et seq.
City records Government Code § 34090 et seq.
Removal from office Government Code § 3000 et seq.
Political activities of public employees Government Code § 3201 et seq.
Local planning agencies Government Code § 65100 et seq.
California Emergency Services Act Government Code § 8550 et seq.
Fire department Government Code § 38611
Peace officer standards and training Penal Code § 13500 et seq.
Personnel system, merit system or civil service system Government Code § 45000 et seq.
Retirement systems Government Code § 45300 et seq.
Revenue and Finance
Financial powers Government Code § 37200 et seq.
Transfer of tax function to county Government Code § 51500 et seq.
Property tax assessment, levy and collection Government Code § 43000 et seq.
Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law Revenue and Taxation Code § 7200 et seq.
Transient occupancy tax Revenue and Taxation Code § 7280 et seq.
Documentary Transfer Tax Act Revenue and Taxation Code § 11901 et seq.
Unclaimed property Civil Code § 2080 et seq.
Unclaimed money Government Code § 50050 et seq.
Planning and zoning fees for specific purposes Government Code § 66012 et seq.
Public works and public purchases Government Code § 4000 et seq.
Local Agency Public Construction Act Public Contract Code § 20100 et seq.
Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act Public Contract Code § 22000 et seq.
Claims against public entities Government Code § 900 et seq.
Development project fees Government Code § 66000 et seq.
Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations
Authority to license businesses Government Code § 37101, Business and Professions Code § 16000 et seq.
Automatic checkout systems Civil Code § 7100 et seq.
Bingo Penal Code § 326.4 et seq.
Charitable solicitations Business and Professions Code § 17510 et seq.
Commercial filming Government Code § 65850.1
Community antenna TV systems Government Code § 53066 et seq.
Gambling Control Act Business and Professions Code § 19800 et seq.
Massage parlors Government Code § 51030 et seq.
Private investigators Business and Professions Code § 7512 et seq.
Taxicabs Vehicle Code §§ 16500 et seq., 21100, 21112 and Government Code § 53075.5 et seq.
Telecommunications facilities Government Code § 50030
Animals
Animals generally Food and Agriculture Code § 16301 et seq.
Dogs Government Code § 38792 and Food and Agriculture Code § 30501 et seq.
Potentially dangerous and vicious dogs Food and Agriculture Code § 31601 et seq.
Rabies control Health and Safety Code § 121575 et seq.
Cruelty to animals and related offenses Penal Code §§ 596 et seq. through 600.5
Health and Safety
Garbage and refuse collection and disposal Public Resources Code § 49300 et seq.
Nuisances and nuisance abatement Government Code § 38771 et seq. and Penal Code § 370 et seq.
Weed and rubbish abatement Government Code § 39501 et seq.
Littering Penal Code §§ 374 through 374.8
Smoking—Places of employment Labor Code § 6404.5
California Indoor Clean Air Act of 1976 Health and Safety Code § 118875 et seq.
Graffiti abatement Government Code § 38772 and Penal Code § 594.5
Fire prevention Health and Safety Code § 13000 et seq.
Fireworks Health and Safety Code § 12500 et seq.
Noise control Health and Safety Code § 46000 et seq. and Government Code § 65302(f)
Hospitals Government Code § 37600 et seq.
Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Crimes against religion and conscience, and other offenses against good morals Penal Code § 302 et seq.
Obscenity Penal Code § 311 et seq.
Material harmful to minors Penal Code § 313 et seq.
Indecent exposure, obscene exhibitions, and bawdy and other disorderly houses Penal Code § 314 et seq.
Crimes against the public peace Penal Code § 403 et seq.
Vehicles and Traffic
Rules of the road ;hg;Vehicle Code § 21000 et seq.
Local traffic rules and regulations ;hg; Vehicle Code § 21100 et seq.
Traffic signs, signals and markings Vehicle Code § 21350 et seq.
Driving on right side of road, overtaking and passing Vehicle Code § 21650 et seq.
Right of way Vehicle Code § 21800 et seq.
Pedestrians' rights and duties Vehicle Code § 21949 et seq.
Turning, stopping and turning signals Vehicle Code § 22100 et seq.
Vehicle speed Vehicle Code § 22348 et seq.
Special stops required Vehicle Code § 22450 et seq.
Stopping, standing and parking Vehicle Code § 22500 et seq.
Bicycles Vehicle Code §§ 21200 et seq. and 39000 et seq.
Vehicle size, weight and load Vehicle Code § 35000 et seq.
Penalties Vehicle Code § 42000 et seq.
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
Improvement Act of 1911 Streets and Highways Code § 5000 et seq.
Construction of sidewalks and curbs Streets and Highways Code § 5870 et seq.
Underground utility districts Streets and Highways Code § 5896.1 et seq.
Obstructions and encroachments on public ways Government Code § 38775
Municipal parks Public Resources Code § 5181 et seq.
Tree Planting Act of 1931. Streets and Highways Code § 22000 et seq.
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 Streets and Highways Code § 22500 et seq.
Charitable solicitations Business and Professions Code § 17510 et seq.
Advertising displays Business and Professions Code § 5229 et seq.
Public Services
Municipal water systems Government Code § 38730 et seq.
Municipal sewers Government Code § 38900 et seq. and Health and Safety Code § 5470 et seq.
Water wells Water Code § 13700 et seq.
Buildings and Construction
Authority to regulate buildings and construction Government Code §§ 38601 and 38660
State Housing Law Health and Safety Code § 17910 et seq.
Adoption of construction codes Health and Safety Code §§ 17922 and 17958
California Building Standards Law Health and Safety Code § 18901 et seq.
Mobilehome Parks Act Health and Safety Code § 18200 et seq.
Signs Government Code §§ 38774 and 65850; Business and Professions Code § 5200 et seq.
Inspection warrants Code of Civil Procedure § 1822.50 et seq.
Development fees Government Code § 66000 et seq.
Subdivisions
Subdivision Map Act Government Code § 66410 et seq.
Zoning
Planning and Zoning Law Government Code § 65000 et seq.
Local authority to regulate land use Government Code § 65850
Local zoning administration Government Code § 65900 et seq.
Open-space zoning Government Code § 65910 et seq.
Family day care homes Health and Safety Code § 1597.30 et seq.
Environmental Protection
California Environmental Quality Act Public Resources Code § 21000 et seq.
California Noise Control Act of 1973 Health and Safety Code § 46000 et seq.
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