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Chapter 6 — ANIMAL CONTROL

Temple City Municipal Code Art. IV Powers Of City

Temple City Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Temple City

Cite as: Temple City Municipal Code Article IV · Text as of 2026-10-04

Section 400. Powers.

The city, from and after the effective date hereof, shall have the power to make and enforce all ordinances and regulations in respect to municipal affairs, subject only to such restrictions and limitations as may be provided in this charter, and in the constitution of the state of California. The said city shall also have the rights, powers and privileges heretofore or hereafter established, granted or prescribed by any lawful authority, including, but not limited to, those rights, powers and privileges now or hereafter accorded to general law cities, and such authority as a chartered city might lawfully exercise under and by virtue of, the constitution of the state.

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Section 401. Limitation Of Powers.

The enumeration in this charter of any specific power shall not be deemed, for any purpose, to be a limitation upon the general grants of power, as set forth in this charter.

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Section 402. Exercise Of Powers.

The city shall exercise its powers in the manner established by applicable laws of the state, unless a different procedure is established by this charter or by an ordinance lawfully adopted by the city council of said city.

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Section 403. Joint Powers.

The city may exercise all or any of the powers herein set forth singly or jointly with other public agencies in the manner provided by general law.

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