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Torrance Municipal Code

The enacted municipal code of Torrance, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.

Last updated: 2026-10-04
Contents: 79 chapters · 4,106 sections
Jurisdiction: Torrance

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▸Charter
Overview
▸Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
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1. ▸Article 1 — ADOPTION OF CODE
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  Article 1 — ADOPTION OF CODE
2. ▸Article 2 — PENAL PROVISIONS
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  Article 2 — PENAL PROVISIONS
3. ▸Article 3 — RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
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  Article 3 — RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
4. ▸Article 4 — DEFINITIONS
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  Article 4 — DEFINITIONS
5. ▸Article 5 — APPEALS; PROCEDURES
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  Article 5 — APPEALS; PROCEDURES
6. ▸Article 6 — IN GENERAL
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  Article 6 — IN GENERAL
7. ▸Article 7 — CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
  Overview
  Article 7 — CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
8. ▸Article 8 — USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
  Overview
  Article 8 — USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
9. ▸Article 9 — ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
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  Article 9 — ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY,
▸Chapter 2 — ADMINISTRATION
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1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL
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  § 12.1
2. ▸Article 2 — ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING BOARD
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  Article 2 — ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING BOARD
3. ▸Article 3 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ENFORCEMENT
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  Article 3 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ENFORCEMENT
4. ▸Article 4 — CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION
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  Article 4 — CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION
5. ▸Article 5 — INSURANCE
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  Article 5 — INSURANCE
6. ▸Article 6 — REPRESENTATIVE OF THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT
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  Article 6 — REPRESENTATIVE OF THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT
7. ▸Article 7 — DISTRICT ELECTIONS
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  Article 7 — DISTRICT ELECTIONS
8. ▸Article 8 — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND FINES
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  Article 8 — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND FINES
▸Chapter 3 — BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Revised 10/25
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1. ▸Article 1 — PLANNING COMMISSION Revised 10/25
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  Article 1 — PLANNING COMMISSION Revised 10/25
2. ▸Article 2 — PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Revised 10/25
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  Article 2 — PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Revised 10/25
3. ▸Article 3 — LIBRARY COMMISSION Revised 10/25
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  Article 3 — LIBRARY COMMISSION Revised 10/25
4. ▸Article 4 — AIRPORT COMMISSION Revised 10/25
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  Article 4 — AIRPORT COMMISSION Revised 10/25
5. ▸Article 5 — WATER COMMISSION Revised 10/25
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  Article 5 — WATER COMMISSION Revised 10/25
6. ▸Article 9 — TRAFFIC COMMISSION Revised 10/25
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  Article 9 — TRAFFIC COMMISSION Revised 10/25
7. ▸Article 10 — CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Revised 10/25
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  Article 10 — CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Revised 10/25
8. ▸Article 11 — PARKING PLACE COMMISSION Revised 10/25
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  Article 11 — PARKING PLACE COMMISSION Revised 10/25
9. ▸Article 15 — CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Revised 10/25
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  Article 15 — CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Revised 10/25
10. ▸Article 16 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION COMMISSION Revised 10/25
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  Article 16 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION COMMISSION Revised 10/25
11. ▸Article 18 — COMMISSION ON AGING Revised 10/25
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  Article 18 — COMMISSION ON AGING Revised 10/25
12. ▸Article 19 — TORRANCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
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  Article 19 — TORRANCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
13. ▸Article 20 — SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION Revised 10/25
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  Article 20 — SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION Revised 10/25
14. ▸Article 21 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Revised 10/25
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  Article 21 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Revised 10/25
▸Chapter 4 — CIVIL SERVICE AND PERSONNEL
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1. ▸Article 1 — CIVIL SERVICE
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  Article 1 — CIVIL SERVICE
2. ▸Article 2 — POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN
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  Article 2 — POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN
3. ▸Article 3 — POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS GENERALLY
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  Article 3 — POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS GENERALLY
4. ▸Article 4 — DEPARTMENT HEADS DEFINED
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  Article 4 — DEPARTMENT HEADS DEFINED
5. ▸Article 5 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
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  Article 5 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
6. ▸Article 6 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
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  Article 6 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
7. ▸Article 7 — BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION
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  Article 7 — BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION
8. ▸Article 8 — EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
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  Article 8 — EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
9. ▸Article 11 — APPLICATIONS
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  Article 11 — APPLICATIONS
10. ▸Article 12 — EXAMINATIONS
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  Article 12 — EXAMINATIONS
11. ▸Article 16 — ELIGIBLE LISTS
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  Article 16 — ELIGIBLE LISTS
12. ▸Article 17 — CERTIFICATION
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  Article 17 — CERTIFICATION
13. ▸Article 20 — PROBATIONARY PERIOD
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  Article 20 — PROBATIONARY PERIOD
14. ▸Article 21 — RECURRENT EMPLOYEES
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  Article 21 — RECURRENT EMPLOYEES
15. ▸Article 22 — EFFICIENCY RATINGS
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  Article 22 — EFFICIENCY RATINGS
16. ▸Article 23 — REINSTATEMENT
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  Article 23 — REINSTATEMENT
17. ▸Article 24 — VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
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  Article 24 — VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
18. ▸Article 25 — LAY-OFFS
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  Article 25 — LAY-OFFS
19. ▸Article 31 — MOVE-UP ASSIGNMENT AND PAY
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  Article 31 — MOVE-UP ASSIGNMENT AND PAY
20. ▸Article 35 — VACATIONS
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  Article 35 — VACATIONS
21. ▸Article 36 — SICK LEAVE
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  Article 36 — SICK LEAVE
22. ▸Article 37 — OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT
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  Article 37 — OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT
23. ▸Article 40 — LEAVE OF ABSENCE
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  Article 40 — LEAVE OF ABSENCE
24. ▸Article 41 — TRANSFER AND REASSIGNMENT
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  Article 41 — TRANSFER AND REASSIGNMENT
25. ▸Article 47 — SUSPENSION, DEMOTION AND DISCHARGE
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  Article 47 — SUSPENSION, DEMOTION AND DISCHARGE
▸Chapter 5 — POLICE DEPARTMENT; MISCELLANEOUS
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1. ▸Article 1 — AID FOR TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
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  Article 1 — AID FOR TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
2. ▸Article 2 — POLICE RESERVE CORPS
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  Article 2 — POLICE RESERVE CORPS
3. ▸Article 3 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
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  Article 3 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
▸Chapter 6 — EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
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1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL
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  § 16.1
2. ▸Article 2 — ORGANIZATION
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  Article 2 — ORGANIZATION
▸Chapter 7 — CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
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1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
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  § 17.1
▸Chapter 8 — USE OF CITY BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT
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1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
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  § 18.1
▸Chapter 9 — LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY
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1. Chapter 9 — LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY
▸Part I — FINANCE GENERAL
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1. ▸Chapter 1 — DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY Revised 12/25
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  ▸Article 1 — PRESENTING, AUDITING AND PAYMENT
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  Article 1 — PRESENTING, AUDITING AND PAYMENT
  ▸Article 2 — DISPOSITION OF CITY’S OBSOLETE PERSONAL PROPERTY
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  Article 2 — DISPOSITION OF CITY’S OBSOLETE PERSONAL PROPERTY
  ▸Article 3 — REFUND OF MONIES COLLECTED
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  Article 3 — REFUND OF MONIES COLLECTED
2. ▸Chapter 2 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
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  ▸Article 1 — GENERALLY
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  § 22.1
  ▸Article 2 — AUTHORITY
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  Article 2 — AUTHORITY
  ▸Article 3 — CATEGORIES, BASIS OF AWARD, AND EXCEPTIONS
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  Article 3 — CATEGORIES, BASIS OF AWARD, AND EXCEPTIONS
3. ▸Chapter 3 — CITY OF TORRANCE HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BOND LAW
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  ▸Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
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  § 23.1
  ▸Article 2 — FINANCING HEALTH FACILITIES
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  Article 2 — FINANCING HEALTH FACILITIES
  ▸Article 3 — BONDS
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  § 23.3
  ▸Article 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
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  § 23.4
4. ▸Chapter 4 — REVENUE BOND PROCEDURAL LAW
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  ▸Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
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  § 24.1
5. ▸Chapter 5 — CITY OF TORRANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND LAW
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  ▸Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
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  § 25.1
  ▸Article 2 — FINANCING FACILITIES
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  Article 2 — FINANCING FACILITIES
  ▸Article 3 — BONDS
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  § 25.3
  ▸Article 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
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  § 25.4
6. ▸Chapter 6 — SEISMIC SAFETY BUILDING REHABILITATION BOND PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE
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  ▸Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISION
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  Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISION
  ▸Article 2 — PROCEDURES FOR FORMING ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS
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  Article 2 — PROCEDURES FOR FORMING ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS
7. ▸Chapter 7 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION FUNDS
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  ▸Article 1 — FUND CREATED
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  § 27.1
  ▸Article 2 — PURPOSE OF FUND
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  Article 2 — PURPOSE OF FUND
8. ▸Chapter 8 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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  ▸Article 1 — ACTIVATION
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  Article 1 — ACTIVATION
9. ▸Chapter 9 — IMPACT FEES
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  ▸Article 1 — TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
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  Article 1 — TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
  ▸Article 2 — UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
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  Article 2 — UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
  ▸Article 3 — STORM DRAIN FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
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  Article 3 — STORM DRAIN FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
  ▸Article 4 — SEWER FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
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  Article 4 — SEWER FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
  ▸Article 5 — FIRE FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
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  Article 5 — FIRE FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
  ▸Article 6 — POLICE FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
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  Article 6 — POLICE FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
  ▸Article 7 — COMMUNITY SERVICES FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
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  Article 7 — COMMUNITY SERVICES FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
  ▸Article 8 — GENERAL SERVICES FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
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  Article 8 — GENERAL SERVICES FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
  ▸Article 9 — LIBRARY FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
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  Article 9 — LIBRARY FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
▸Part II — FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS
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1. ▸Chapter 10 — SPECIAL DEPOSITS FUND
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  Article 2 — GENERAL
2. ▸Chapter 11 — SPECIAL FUND FOR CAPITAL OUTLAYS
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  Article 1 — FUND CREATED
  Article 2 — GENERAL
3. ▸Chapter 12 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
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  Article 2 — GENERAL
4. ▸Chapter 15 — RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND
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  Article 1 — FUND CREATED
  Article 2 — GENERAL
5. ▸Chapter 16 — SECRET SERVICE ACCOUNT
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  Article 1 — ACCOUNT CREATED
  Article 2 — GENERAL
6. Chapter 17 — PAYROLL REVOLVING FUND
7. ▸Chapter 18 — WATER REVENUE FUND
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  Article 2 — GENERAL
▸Part III — TAXATION
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1. ▸Chapter 20 — SALES AND USE TAX
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  Article 1 — SALES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AT RETAIL; SALES TAX
  Article 2 — USE TAX
  Article 3 — UNIFORM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX
2. Chapter 21 — CIGARETTE TAX
3. ▸Chapter 22 — UNIFORM OCCUPANCY TAX
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  Article 1 — GENERAL
  Article 2 — REGULATIONS
4. ▸Chapter 23 — PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES TAX
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  Article 1 — GENERAL
  Article 2 — REGULATIONS
5. Chapter 24 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
6. Chapter 25 — UTILITY USERS’ TAX
7. ▸Chapter 27 — REMITTANCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION TAX
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  Article 1 — GENERAL
8. ▸Chapter 28 — SEVERANCE TAX LAW
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  Article 1 — DEFINITIONS
  Article 2 — IMPOSITION OF TAX
  Article 3 — PERMITS
  Article 4 — RETURNS AND PAYMENTS
  Article 5 — DEFICIENCY DETERMINATIONS
  Article 6 — DETERMINATIONS WHERE NO RETURN
  Article 7 — JEOPARDY DETERMINATIONS
  Article 8 — REDETERMINATIONS
  Article 9 — INTEREST AND PENALTIES
  Article 10 — SECURITY FOR TAX
  Article 11 — CLAIM FOR REFUND
  Article 12 — SUITS FOR TAX
  Article 13 — ADMINISTRATION
  Article 14 — DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS
9. ▸Chapter 29 — CONSTRUCTION TAX LAW
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  Article 2 — DEFINITIONS
  Article 3 — IMPOSITION OF TAX
  Article 4 — REFUND OF TAX
10. ▸Chapter 30 — BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION FUND
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  Article 1 — FUND CREATED
11. Chapter 31 — DWELLING UNIT TAX
12. Chapter 32 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
▸Chapter 1 — GENERAL
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1. § 31.1
2. ▸Article 2 — PAYMENT OF TAX
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  Article 2 — PAYMENT OF TAX
3. ▸Article 3 — PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT
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  Article 3 — PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT
4. ▸Article 4 — THE LICENSE
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  Article 4 — THE LICENSE
5. ▸Article 5 — VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION TAGS
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  Article 5 — VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION TAGS
6. ▸Article 6 — EXEMPTIONS4
  Overview
  Article 6 — EXEMPTIONS4
7. ▸Article 7 — LICENSE REVIEW BOARD
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  Article 7 — LICENSE REVIEW BOARD
8. ▸Article 8 — RECORDS
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  Article 8 — RECORDS
9. ▸Article 9 — DENIAL, REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION OF LICENSES
  Overview
  Article 9 — DENIAL, REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION OF LICENSES
▸Chapter 2 — BUSINESSES SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL LICENSE TAX
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1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL
  Overview
  § 32.1
▸Chapter 3 — BUSINESSES NOT SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL LICENSE TAX
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1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL
  Overview
  § 33.1
2. ▸Article 2 — ADVERTISING
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  Article 2 — ADVERTISING
3. ▸Article 3 — HANDBILLS
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  Article 3 — HANDBILLS
4. ▸Article 4 — AMPLIFIED SOUND
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  Article 4 — AMPLIFIED SOUND
5. ▸Article 5 — AMUSEMENT, VENDING AND SERVICE MACHINES
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  Article 5 — AMUSEMENT, VENDING AND SERVICE MACHINES
6. ▸Article 6 — AUCTIONS
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  Article 6 — AUCTIONS
7. ▸Article 7 — SPECIAL SALES OF MERCHANDISE
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  Article 7 — SPECIAL SALES OF MERCHANDISE
8. ▸Article 8 — BENCHES
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  Article 8 — BENCHES
9. ▸Article 9 — CHRISTMAS TREE LOTS
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  Article 9 — CHRISTMAS TREE LOTS
10. ▸Article 10 — CONTRACTORS
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  Article 10 — CONTRACTORS
11. ▸Article 12 — JUNK COLLECTOR AND JUNK DEALER
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  Article 12 — JUNK COLLECTOR AND JUNK DEALER
12. ▸Article 13 — OIL WELLS
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  Article 13 — OIL WELLS
13. ▸Article 15 — COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
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  Article 15 — COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
14. ▸Article 17 — TAXICABS AND VEHICLES FOR HIRE
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  Article 17 — TAXICABS AND VEHICLES FOR HIRE
15. ▸Article 18 — MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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  Article 18 — MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
▸Chapter 4 — SOLICITORS
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1. ▸Article 1 — CANVASSERS AND SOLICITORS
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  Article 1 — CANVASSERS AND SOLICITORS
2. ▸Article 2 — FUND SOLICITATIONS
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  Article 2 — FUND SOLICITATIONS
▸Chapter 5 — MISCELLANEOUS
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1. ▸Article 1 — CARD ROOMS AND CARD SCHOOLS
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  Article 1 — CARD ROOMS AND CARD SCHOOLS
2. ▸Article 2 — OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS
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  Article 2 — OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS
3. ▸Article 3 — AFTER-HOURS RESTAURANTS
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  Article 3 — AFTER-HOURS RESTAURANTS
4. ▸Article 4 — PUBLIC DANCE HALLS
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  Article 4 — PUBLIC DANCE HALLS
5. ▸Article 5 — CAFE ENTERTAINMENT
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  Article 5 — CAFE ENTERTAINMENT
6. ▸Article 6 — AMUSEMENT DEVICE PERMIT
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  Article 6 — AMUSEMENT DEVICE PERMIT
7. ▸Article 7 — MINING OPERATIONS
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  Article 7 — MINING OPERATIONS
8. ▸Article 8 — SWAP MEETS
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  Article 8 — SWAP MEETS
9. ▸Article 9 — FORTUNE-TELLING
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  Article 9 — FORTUNE-TELLING
10. ▸Article 10 — ESCORTS AND ESCORT BUREAUS
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  Article 10 — ESCORTS AND ESCORT BUREAUS.
11. ▸Article 13 — REVERSE VENDING MACHINES
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  Article 13 — REVERSE VENDING MACHINES
12. ▸Article 14 — MASSAGE THERAPY REGULATIONS
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  Article 14 — MASSAGE THERAPY REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 7 — PARADES
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1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL
  Overview
  § 37.1
2. ▸Article 2 — REGULATIONS; PERMIT
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  Article 2 — REGULATIONS; PERMIT
▸Chapter 8 — ALARM SYSTEMS
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1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
  Overview
  § 38.1
2. ▸Article 2 — ISSUANCE OF PERMITS
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  Article 2 — ISSUANCE OF PERMITS
3. ▸Article 3 — REQUIREMENTS
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  Article 3 — REQUIREMENTS
4. ▸Article 4 — FALSE ALARMS
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  Article 4 — FALSE ALARMS
5. ▸Article 5 — ALARM SYSTEM PERMIT - SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
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  Article 5 — ALARM SYSTEM PERMIT - SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
▸Chapter 9 — STREET CLOSING PERMITS
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1. ▸Article 1 — GENERALLY
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  § 39.1
2. ▸Article 2 — APPLICATION PROCEDURES
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  Article 2 — APPLICATION PROCEDURES
▸Chapter 10 — COMMERCIAL FILMING PERMITS
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1. Article 1 — PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
▸Chapter 1 — ANIMALS AND FOWL
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1. ▸Article 1 — KEEPING OF ANIMALS
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  Article 1 — KEEPING OF ANIMALS
2. ▸Article 2 — IMPOUNDMENT
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  Article 2 — IMPOUNDMENT
3. ▸Article 3 — LICENSES
  Overview
  Article 3 — LICENSES
4. ▸Article 4 — RABIES VACCINATION
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  Article 4 — RABIES VACCINATION
5. ▸Article 5 — SWINE
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  Article 5 — SWINE
6. ▸Article 6 — REGULATING SALE OF ANIMALS
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  Article 6 — REGULATING SALE OF ANIMALS
7. ▸Article 7 — BOVINE ANIMALS
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  Article 7 — BOVINE ANIMALS
8. ▸Article 8 — PIGEONS
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  Article 8 — PIGEONS
9. ▸Article 9 — DOGS AND OTHER DANGEROUS ANIMALS
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  Article 9 — DOGS AND OTHER DANGEROUS ANIMALS
10. ▸Article 10 — KEEPING OF BEES
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  Article 10 — KEEPING OF BEES
11. ▸Article 11 — SPECIAL PERMITS
  Overview
  Article 11 — SPECIAL PERMITS
12. ▸Article 12 — LOS ANGELES COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL
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  Article 12 — LOS ANGELES COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL
13. ▸Article 13 — FEEDING OF BIRDS
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  Article 13 — FEEDING OF BIRDS
14. ▸Article 14 — KEEPING OF HENS
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  Article 14 — KEEPING OF HENS
▸Chapter 2 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
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1. § 42.1
2. ▸Article 2 — INSPECTION OF POULTRY SLAUGHTERED, DISSECTED OR DISMEMBERED IN CITY
  Overview
  Article 2 — INSPECTION OF POULTRY SLAUGHTERED, DISSECTED OR DISMEMBERED IN CITY
3. ▸Article 3 — RODENT CONTROL
  Overview
  Article 3 — RODENT CONTROL
▸Chapter 3 — SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Revised 4/25 Revised 6/25
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1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL Revised 6/25
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  Article 1 — GENERAL Revised 6/25
2. ▸Article 2 — MUNICIPAL COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE
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  Article 2 — MUNICIPAL COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE
3. ▸Article 3 — GARBAGE GRINDERS
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  Article 3 — GARBAGE GRINDERS
4. ▸Article 4 — LITTER
  Overview
  Article 4 — LITTER
5. ▸Article 5 — REMOVAL OF ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED, OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES OR PARTS THEREO…
  Overview
  Article 5 — REMOVAL OF ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED, OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES OR PARTS THEREO…
6. ▸Article 6 — COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND REPORTING
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  Article 6 — COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND REPORTING
7. ▸Article 7 — WASTE DIVERSION, RECYCLING AND GRAFFITI
  Overview
  Article 7 — WASTE DIVERSION, RECYCLING AND GRAFFITI
8. ▸Article 8 — WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION PROJECTS
  Overview
  Article 8 — WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION PROJECTS
9. ▸Article 9 — MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION ORDINANCE
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  Article 9 — MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION ORDINANCE
▸Chapter 4 — OCEAN AND BEACHES
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1. § 44.1
2. ▸Article 2 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  Overview
  Article 2 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
3. ▸Article 3 — RULES AND REGULATIONS
  Overview
  Article 3 — RULES AND REGULATIONS
4. ▸Article 4 — POLLUTION OF WATERS
  Overview
  Article 4 — POLLUTION OF WATERS
▸Chapter 5 — OFFENSES - MISCELLANEOUS
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1. ▸Article 1 — LOITERING; TRESPASSING; OBSTRUCTING
  Overview
  Article 1 — LOITERING; TRESPASSING; OBSTRUCTING
2. ▸Article 2 — CURFEW
  Overview
  Article 2 — CURFEW
3. ▸Article 3 — FIREARMS; WEAPONS
  Overview
  Article 3 — FIREARMS; WEAPONS
4. ▸Article 4 — DRUNKENNESS: INTOXICATION: PUBLIC CONDUCT
  Overview
  Article 4 — DRUNKENNESS: INTOXICATION: PUBLIC CONDUCT
5. ▸Article 5 — EXHIBITIONS, CONTESTS, AMUSEMENT AND GAMBLING DEVICES
  Overview
  Article 5 — EXHIBITIONS, CONTESTS, AMUSEMENT AND GAMBLING DEVICES
6. ▸Article 6 — MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
  Overview
  Article 6 — MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
7. ▸Article 7 — OBSCENE AND HARMFUL LITERATURE
  Overview
  Article 7 — OBSCENE AND HARMFUL LITERATURE
8. ▸Article 8 — PUBLIC DISPLAY OF SEXUALLY-ORIENTED MATTER
  Overview
  Article 8 — PUBLIC DISPLAY OF SEXUALLY-ORIENTED MATTER
9. ▸Article 9 — PUBLIC NUDITY
  Overview
  Article 9 — PUBLIC NUDITY
10. ▸Article 10 — DUST AND MUD
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  Article 10 — DUST AND MUD
11. ▸Article 11 — DISPLAY OF NARCOTICS PARAPHERNALIA
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  Article 11 — DISPLAY OF NARCOTICS PARAPHERNALIA
12. ▸Article 12 — CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES
  Overview
  Article 12 — CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES
13. ▸Article 13 — NUDITY IN PUBLIC BARS AND RESTAURANTS
  Overview
  Article 13 — NUDITY IN PUBLIC BARS AND RESTAURANTS
14. ▸Article 15 — REGULATION OF SMOKING IN DESIGNATED ENCLOSED PUBLIC PLACES AND WORKPLACES
  Overview
  Article 15 — REGULATION OF SMOKING IN DESIGNATED ENCLOSED PUBLIC PLACES AND WORKPLACES
15. ▸Article 16 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - WARNING SIGNS
  Overview
  Article 16 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - WARNING SIGNS
16. ▸Article 17 — SPEED CONTESTS - SPECTATORS
  Overview
  Article 17 — SPEED CONTESTS - SPECTATORS
17. ▸Article 18 — CHARITABLE GAMBLING
  Overview
  Article 18 — CHARITABLE GAMBLING
▸Chapter 6 — NOISE REGULATION
Overview
1. § 46.1
2. ▸Article 2 — SPECIAL NOISE SOURCES
  Overview
  Article 2 — SPECIAL NOISE SOURCES
3. ▸Article 3 — CONSTRUCTION
  Overview
  Article 3 — CONSTRUCTION
4. ▸Article 4 — VEHICLES
  Overview
  Article 4 — VEHICLES
5. ▸Article 5 — AMPLIFIED SOUND
  Overview
  Article 5 — AMPLIFIED SOUND
6. ▸Article 6 — POWERED GARDENING EQUIPMENT
  Overview
  Article 6 — POWERED GARDENING EQUIPMENT
7. ▸Article 7 — GENERAL NOISE REGULATIONS
  Overview
  Article 7 — GENERAL NOISE REGULATIONS
8. ▸Article 8 — AIRPORT NOISE LIMITS
  Overview
  Article 8 — AIRPORT NOISE LIMITS
▸Chapter 7 — PUBLIC HEALTH CODE
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL
  Overview
  § 47.1
2. ▸Article 2 — AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC HEALTH CODE
  Overview
  Article 2 — AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC HEALTH CODE
▸Chapter 8 — REGULATIONS FOR DUST PRODUCING SUBSTANCES
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — DEFINITIONS AND SCOPE
  Overview
  Article 1 — DEFINITIONS AND SCOPE
▸Chapter 9 — CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PARKS Revised 2/26
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — DEFINITIONS
  Overview
  § 49.1
2. ▸Article 2 — USE OF PARKS Revised 2/26
  Overview
  Article 2 — USE OF PARKS Revised 2/26
3. ▸Article 3 — PERMIT FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF PARKS
  Overview
  Article 3 — PERMIT FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF PARKS
▸Chapter 10 — STORMWATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL
Overview
1. Article 1 — GENERAL
Chapter 11 — LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT
▸Chapter 12 — TORRANCE CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET
Overview
1. Article 1 — RULES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 13 — MEDICINAL CANNABIS AND ADULT-USE CANNABIS
Chapter 14 — SIDEWALK VENDORS
Chapter 15 — COTTAGE FOOD Revised 11/25
Chapter 16 — TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF NO-FAULT EVICTIONS
Chapter 18 — SHOPPING CART RETRIEVAL AND CONTAINMENT BY OWNERS
Chapter 19 — SMOKING IN MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS
Chapter 20 — MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN OPERATIONS Revised 4/25 Revised 6/25 Revised 6/26
▸Chapter 1 — AIRPORT Revised 2/26
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL
  Overview
  § 51.1
2. ▸Article 2 — OPERATION
  Overview
  Article 2 — OPERATION
3. ▸Article 3 — VEHICLE CODE REGULATIONS
  Overview
  Article 3 — VEHICLE CODE REGULATIONS
4. ▸Article 4 — NIGHT DEPARTURES
  Overview
  Article 4 — NIGHT DEPARTURES
5. ▸Article 5 — TOUCH (AND STOP) AND GO, FULL STOP-TAXI BACK AND LOW APPROACHES
  Overview
  Article 5 — TOUCH (AND STOP) AND GO, FULL STOP-TAXI BACK AND LOW APPROACHES
6. ▸Article 6 — AIRPORT NOISE LIMITS
  Overview
  Article 6 — AIRPORT NOISE LIMITS
7. ▸Article 7 — ENFORCEMENT Revised 2/26
  Overview
  Article 7 — ENFORCEMENT Revised 2/26
▸Chapter 2 — AIRPORT HAZARD ZONING RESTRICTIONS
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL
  Overview
  § 52.1
2. ▸Article 2 — ZONES AND REGULATIONS
  Overview
  Article 2 — ZONES AND REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 1 — TRAFFIC Revised 6/25
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — DEFINITIONS; GENERAL
  Overview
  Article 1 — DEFINITIONS; GENERAL
2. ▸Article 2 — ADMINISTRATION
  Overview
  Article 2 — ADMINISTRATION
3. ▸Article 3 — ENFORCEMENT
  Overview
  Article 3 — ENFORCEMENT
4. ▸Article 4 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
  Overview
  Article 4 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
5. ▸Article 5 — PEDESTRIANS
  Overview
  Article 5 — PEDESTRIANS
6. ▸Article 6 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  Overview
  Article 6 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
7. ▸Article 7 — WIDTH OF VEHICLE AND LOAD
  Overview
  Article 7 — WIDTH OF VEHICLE AND LOAD
8. ▸Article 8 — CLOSING OR RESTRICTING USE OF CITY STREETS
  Overview
  Article 8 — CLOSING OR RESTRICTING USE OF CITY STREETS
9. ▸Article 9 — TRUCK ROUTES
  Overview
  Article 9 — TRUCK ROUTES
10. ▸Article 10 — SPEED LIMITS
  Overview
  Article 10 — SPEED LIMITS
11. ▸Article 11 — CIVIC CENTER PARKING
  Overview
  Article 11 — CIVIC CENTER PARKING
12. ▸Article 12 — OVERSIZED VEHICLES AND TRAILERS
  Overview
  Article 12 — OVERSIZED VEHICLES AND TRAILERS
13. ▸Article 13 — MARY K. GIORDANO REGIONAL TRANSIT CENTER PARKING ORDINANCE
  Overview
  Article 13 — MARY K. GIORDANO REGIONAL TRANSIT CENTER PARKING ORDINANCE
▸Chapter 2 — BICYCLES Revised 2/26
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL Revised 2/26
  Overview
  Article 1 — GENERAL Revised 2/26
2. ▸Article 2 — LICENSE REGISTRATION Revised 2/26
  Overview
  Article 2 — LICENSE REGISTRATION Revised 2/26
▸Chapter 3 — SKATEBOARDS
Overview
1. Chapter 3 — SKATEBOARDS
▸Chapter 2 — SEWERS
Overview
1. § 72.1
2. ▸Article 2 — CONSTRUCTION, USE, ETC. OF PUBLIC AND HOUSE-CONNECTION SEWERS GENERALLY
  Overview
  Article 2 — CONSTRUCTION, USE, ETC. OF PUBLIC AND HOUSE-CONNECTION SEWERS GENERALLY
3. ▸Article 3 — CONSTRUCTION AS RESULT OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND CONTRACTS
  Overview
  Article 3 — CONSTRUCTION AS RESULT OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND CONTRACTS.
4. ▸Article 4 — SEWER DISCHARGE FEE
  Overview
  Article 4 — SEWER DISCHARGE FEE
▸Chapter 4 — PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — DEFINITIONS
  Overview
  § 74.1
2. ▸Article 2 — SURFACE WATERS
  Overview
  Article 2 — SURFACE WATERS
3. ▸Article 3 — CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
  Overview
  Article 3 — CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
4. ▸Article 4 — DRIVEWAYS
  Overview
  Article 4 — DRIVEWAYS
5. ▸Article 5 — MOVING BUILDINGS, TANKS AND VEHICLES OVER STREETS
  Overview
  Article 5 — MOVING BUILDINGS, TANKS AND VEHICLES OVER STREETS
6. ▸Article 6 — STREET EXCAVATIONS
  Overview
  Article 6 — STREET EXCAVATIONS
7. ▸Article 7 — VACATION OF CITY-OWNED LAND
  Overview
  Article 7 — VACATION OF CITY-OWNED LAND
8. ▸Article 8 — PUBLICATION VENDING MACHINES (NEWSRACKS)
  Overview
  Article 8 — PUBLICATION VENDING MACHINES (NEWSRACKS)
9. ▸Article 9 — TRESPASSING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
  Overview
  Article 9 — TRESPASSING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
10. ▸Article 10 — TESTING OF PIPELINES
  Overview
  Article 10 — TESTING OF PIPELINES
▸Chapter 5 — PARKWAY PLANTING, WALLS AND FENCES
Overview
1. § 75.1
2. ▸Article 2 — VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS
  Overview
  Article 2 — VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS
▸Chapter 6 — WATER
Overview
1. § 76.1
2. ▸Article 2 — REGULATIONS
  Overview
  § 76.2
3. ▸Article 3 — CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM
  Overview
  Article 3 — CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM
4. ▸Article 4 — WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE AND SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM
  Overview
  Article 4 — WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE AND SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM
5. ▸Article 5 — RECLAIMED WATER
  Overview
  Article 5 — RECLAIMED WATER
▸Chapter 7 — UTILITIES
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — CONVERSION OF EXISTING OVERHEAD LINES
  Overview
  Article 1 — CONVERSION OF EXISTING OVERHEAD LINES
2. ▸Article 2 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES COMMITTEE
  Overview
  Article 2 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES COMMITTEE
3. ▸Article 3 — UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES
  Overview
  Article 3 — UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES
▸Chapter 8 — ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF FINANCING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND COLLECTING SPECIAL ASSESSM…
Overview
1. Chapter 8 — ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF FINANCING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND COLLECTING SPECIAL ASSESSM…
▸Chapter 9 — FLOOD HAZARD INSURANCE
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — STATUTORY AUTHORITY, FINDINGS OF FACT, PURPOSES AND METHODS
  Overview
  Article 1 — STATUTORY AUTHORITY, FINDINGS OF FACT, PURPOSES AND METHODS
2. ▸Article 2 — DEFINITIONS
  Overview
  § 79.2
3. ▸Article 3 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  Overview
  Article 3 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
4. ▸Article 4 — ADMINISTRATION
  Overview
  Article 4 — ADMINISTRATION
5. ▸Article 5 — PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
  Overview
  Article 5 — PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
6. ▸Article 6 — EXCEPTIONS (VARIANCES) PROCEDURES
  Overview
  Article 6 — EXCEPTIONS (VARIANCES) PROCEDURES
▸Chapter 1 — BUILDING CODE Revised 2/26
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE Revised 2/26
  Overview
  Article 1 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE Revised 2/26
2. ▸Article 2 — AMENDMENTS TO CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE Revised 2/26
  Overview
  § 81.2
  § 12.11
  § 18.7
  § 18.10
  § 18.12
3. ▸Article 3 — GENERAL
  Overview
  Article 3 — GENERAL
4. ▸Article 4 — RELOCATION PERMIT
  Overview
  Article 4 — RELOCATION PERMIT
5. ▸Article 5 — HAZARD AREAS
  Overview
  Article 5 — HAZARD AREAS
6. ▸Article 6 — ERECTION OF TENTS, DEVICES, HOISTS, CONVEYORS, ETC
  Overview
  Article 6 — ERECTION OF TENTS, DEVICES, HOISTS, CONVEYORS, ETC.
7. ▸Article 7 — ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES ASSOCIATED WITH VACANT BUILDINGS AND PREMISES
  Overview
  Article 7 — ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES ASSOCIATED WITH VACANT BUILDINGS AND PREMISES
▸Chapter 2 — ELECTRICAL CODE Revised 2/26
Overview
1. § 82.1
2. ▸Article 2 — AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE AND ADMINISTRATIVE CODE Revised …
  Overview
  Article 2 — AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE AND ADMINISTRATIVE CODE Revised …
3. ▸Article 5 — FEES
  Overview
  Article 5 — FEES
▸Chapter 3 — UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE Revised 2/26
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE Revised 2/26
  Overview
  Article 1 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE Revised 2/26
2. ▸Article 2 — AMENDMENTS TO UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE Revised 2/26
  Overview
  Article 2 — AMENDMENTS TO UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE Revised 2/26
▸Chapter 4 — UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL
  Overview
  § 84.1
2. ▸Article 2 — AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
  Overview
  Article 2 — AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
▸Chapter 5 — FIRE PREVENTION Revised 9/25 Revised 12/25
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — FIRE CODE Revised 12/25
  Overview
  Article 1 — FIRE CODE Revised 12/25
2. ▸Article 2 — AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2025 EDITION Revised 12/25
  Overview
  § 85.2
  § 1.11
3. ▸Article 3 — UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REGULATIONS Revised 12/25
  Overview
  Article 3 — UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REGULATIONS Revised 12/25
4. ▸Article 4 — FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES Revised 9/25 Revised 12/25
  Overview
  Article 4 — FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES Revised 9/25 Revised 12/25
▸Chapter 6 — DANGEROUS CHEMICALS
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL
  Overview
  § 86.1
2. ▸Article 3 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  Overview
  Article 3 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
▸Chapter 7 — MOBILEHOMES, MOBILEHOME PARKS AND NONRESIDENTIAL TRAILERS
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — MOBILEHOMES AND MOBILEHOME PARKS
  Overview
  Article 1 — MOBILEHOMES AND MOBILEHOME PARKS.
2. ▸Article 2 — NONRESIDENTIAL TRAILERS
  Overview
  Article 2 — NONRESIDENTIAL TRAILERS
▸Chapter 8 — SIGN CONSTRUCTION
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — SIGN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
  Overview
  Article 1 — SIGN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
▸Chapter 9 — UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE Revised 2/26
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE Revised 2/26
  Overview
  Article 1 — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE Revised 2/26
2. ▸Article 2 — AMENDMENTS TO UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE Revised 2/26
  Overview
  Article 2 — AMENDMENTS TO UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE Revised 2/26
▸Chapter 10 — ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Overview
1. Article 1 — ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Chapter 11 — EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING BUILDINGS
▸Chapter 12 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE Revised 2/26
Overview
1. Article 1 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE Revised 2/26
2. Article 2 — AMENDMENTS TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE Revised 2/26
▸Chapter 13 — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE Revised 2/26
Overview
1. Article 1 — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE
2. ▸Article 2 — AMENDMENTS TO CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE Revised 2/26
  Overview
  Article 2 — AMENDMENTS TO CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE Revised 2/26
Chapter 14 — EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
▸Chapter 15 — MANDATORY SEISMIC RETROFIT IN EXISTING BUILDINGS
Overview
▸Chapter 1 — PURPOSE - DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED Revised 10/25 Revised 11/25
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — DECLARATION OF PURPOSE
  Overview
  Article 1 — DECLARATION OF PURPOSE
2. ▸Article 2 — DEFINITIONS
  Overview
  § 91.2
3. ▸Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS Revised 10/25 Revised 11/25
  Overview
  Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS Revised 10/25 Revised 11/25
4. ▸Article 4 — R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 4 — R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
5. ▸Article 6 — R-2 TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 6 — R-2 TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
6. ▸Article 7 — R-3 LIMITED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 7 — R-3 LIMITED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
7. ▸Article 8 — R-R-3 RESTRICTED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 8 — R-R-3 RESTRICTED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
8. ▸Article 9 — R-4 UNLIMITED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 9 — R-4 UNLIMITED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
9. ▸Article 10 — R-P RESIDENTIAL PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 10 — R-P RESIDENTIAL PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT
10. ▸Article 11 — R-5 HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 11 — R-5 HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
11. ▸Article 12 — LP - LIMITED PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 12 — LP - LIMITED PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT
12. ▸Article 13 — R-3-3 THREE-UNIT MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 13 — R-3-3 THREE-UNIT MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
13. ▸Article 15 — A-1 LIGHT AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 15 — A-1 LIGHT AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
14. ▸Article 20 — C-1 RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 20 — C-1 RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
15. ▸Article 21 — C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 21 — C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
16. ▸Article 22 — C-3 SOLELY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 22 — C-3 SOLELY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
17. ▸Article 23 — C-4 SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 23 — C-4 SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT
18. ▸Article 24 — C-5 CONDITIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 24 — C-5 CONDITIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
19. ▸Article 25 — C-R RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 25 — C-R RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
20. ▸Article 26 — CIVIC CENTER DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 26 — CIVIC CENTER DISTRICT
21. ▸Article 30 — M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 30 — M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
22. ▸Article 31 — M-2 HEAVY MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 31 — M-2 HEAVY MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
23. ▸Article 32 — M-L LIMITED MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 32 — M-L LIMITED MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
24. ▸Article 35 — P-1 OPEN AREA - PLANTING - PARKING
  Overview
  Article 35 — P-1 OPEN AREA - PLANTING - PARKING
25. ▸Article 36 — MULTIPLE OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES
  Overview
  Article 36 — MULTIPLE OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES
26. ▸Article 37 — P-U PUBLIC USE DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 37 — P-U PUBLIC USE DISTRICT
27. ▸Article 38 — H-M-D HOSPITAL-MEDICAL-DENTAL DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 38 — H-M-D HOSPITAL-MEDICAL-DENTAL DISTRICT
28. ▸Article 39 — R-TH RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 39 — R-TH RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT
29. ▸Article 40 — DOWNTOWN TORRANCE DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 40 — DOWNTOWN TORRANCE DISTRICT
30. ▸Article 41 — R-H HILLSIDE AND LOCAL COASTAL OVERLAY ZONE
  Overview
  Article 41 — R-H HILLSIDE AND LOCAL COASTAL OVERLAY ZONE
31. ▸Article 42 — P-D PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 42 — P-D PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
32. ▸Article 43 — MADRONA MARSH DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 43 — MADRONA MARSH DISTRICT
33. ▸Article 44 — SMALL LOT, LOW-MEDIUM OVERLAY ZONE
  Overview
  Article 44 — SMALL LOT, LOW-MEDIUM OVERLAY ZONE
34. ▸Article 45 — HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE (HBCSP)
  Overview
  Article 45 — HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE (HBCSP)
35. ▸Article 46 — RESIDENTIAL OFFICE OVERLAY DISTRICT (ROO)
  Overview
  Article 46 — RESIDENTIAL OFFICE OVERLAY DISTRICT (ROO)
36. ▸Article 47 — COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION OVERLAY DISTRICT (C/RTO)
  Overview
  Article 47 — COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION OVERLAY DISTRICT (C/RTO)
37. ▸Article 48 — DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  Overview
  Article 48 — DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
38. ▸Article 49 — TORRANCE TRACT OVERLAY ZONE
  Overview
  Article 49 — TORRANCE TRACT OVERLAY ZONE
39. ▸Article 50 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
  Overview
  Article 50 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
40. ▸Article 51 — HCO HOUSING CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONE
  Overview
  Article 51 — HCO HOUSING CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONE
41. ▸Article 52 — RHEIH-OZ RELIGIOUS AND HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE Revised …
  Overview
  Article 52 — RHEIH-OZ RELIGIOUS AND HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE Revised …
▸Chapter 2 — GENERAL PROVISIONS Revised 4/25 Revised 10/25
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — CONTROLLED ZONING
  Overview
  Article 1 — CONTROLLED ZONING
2. ▸Article 2 — USES GENERALLY Revised 4/25 Revised 10/25
  Overview
  Article 2 — USES GENERALLY Revised 4/25 Revised 10/25
3. ▸Article 3 — HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
  Overview
  Article 3 — HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
4. ▸Article 4 — MINIMUM LOT AND BUILDING SITE AREAS
  Overview
  Article 4 — MINIMUM LOT AND BUILDING SITE AREAS
5. ▸Article 5 — YARDS
  Overview
  Article 5 — YARDS
6. ▸Article 6 — EXPOSED EXTERIOR WALLS
  Overview
  Article 6 — EXPOSED EXTERIOR WALLS
7. ▸Article 7 — SPECIAL SETBACK LINE
  Overview
  Article 7 — SPECIAL SETBACK LINE.
8. ▸Article 8 — ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
  Overview
  Article 8 — ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
9. ▸Article 9 — ZONING APPLIED TO ANNEXED AREAS
  Overview
  Article 9 — ZONING APPLIED TO ANNEXED AREAS
10. ▸Article 10 — SPLITTING LOTS
  Overview
  Article 10 — SPLITTING LOTS
11. ▸Article 11 — ACCESSIBILITY TO BUILDING SITE AND LIVING QUARTERS
  Overview
  Article 11 — ACCESSIBILITY TO BUILDING SITE AND LIVING QUARTERS
12. ▸Article 12 — SIGNS
  Overview
  Article 12 — SIGNS
13. ▸Article 13 — FENCES, WALLS, RETAINING WALLS AND HEDGES
  Overview
  Article 13 — FENCES, WALLS, RETAINING WALLS AND HEDGES
14. ▸Article 14 — AUTOMATIC REZONING OF SUBDIVIDED LAND
  Overview
  Article 14 — AUTOMATIC REZONING OF SUBDIVIDED LAND
15. ▸Article 15 — GARAGE DOORS
  Overview
  Article 15 — GARAGE DOORS
16. ▸Article 16 — GARAGES FACING PUBLIC STREETS
  Overview
  Article 16 — GARAGES FACING PUBLIC STREETS
17. ▸Article 17 — MOBILEHOMES AND MOBILEHOME PARKS
  Overview
  Article 17 — MOBILEHOMES AND MOBILEHOME PARKS
18. ▸Article 18 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
  Overview
  Article 18 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
19. ▸Article 19 — UNAUTHORIZED SALE OF VEHICLES ON VACANT LOTS
  Overview
  Article 19 — UNAUTHORIZED SALE OF VEHICLES ON VACANT LOTS
20. ▸Article 20 — LIVING AREAS
  Overview
  Article 20 — LIVING AREAS
21. ▸Article 21 — BUILDING DESIGN COMPATIBILITY
  Overview
  Article 21 — BUILDING DESIGN COMPATIBILITY
22. ▸Article 22 — NONCONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
  Overview
  Article 22 — NONCONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
23. ▸Article 23 — ENFORCEMENT
  Overview
  Article 23 — ENFORCEMENT
24. ▸Article 24 — REAPPLICATION AFTER DENIAL OR WITHDRAWAL
  Overview
  Article 24 — REAPPLICATION AFTER DENIAL OR WITHDRAWAL
25. ▸Article 26 — RECORDING CONDITIONS ON USE OF LAND
  Overview
  Article 26 — RECORDING CONDITIONS ON USE OF LAND
26. ▸Article 27 — EXTENSIONS OF TIME
  Overview
  Article 27 — EXTENSIONS OF TIME
27. ▸Article 28 — MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONS
  Overview
  Article 28 — MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONS
28. ▸Article 29 — SUBDIVISION CONTROL
  Overview
  Article 29 — SUBDIVISION CONTROL
29. ▸Article 30 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  Overview
  Article 30 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
30. ▸Article 32 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
  Overview
  Article 32 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
31. ▸Article 33 — SPACING OF BLIGHT INDUCING ENTERPRISES
  Overview
  Article 33 — SPACING OF BLIGHT INDUCING ENTERPRISES
32. ▸Article 34 — AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN
  Overview
  Article 34 — AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN
33. ▸Article 35 — NUISANCE ABATEMENT
  Overview
  Article 35 — NUISANCE ABATEMENT
34. ▸Article 36 — DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
  Overview
  Article 36 — DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
35. ▸Article 37 — LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE PERMITS
  Overview
  Article 37 — LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE PERMITS
36. ▸Article 38 — VACANT BUILDING AND LOT MAINTENANCE AND REGISTRATION
  Overview
  Article 38 — VACANT BUILDING AND LOT MAINTENANCE AND REGISTRATION
37. ▸Article 39 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
  Overview
  Article 39 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
38. ▸Article 40 — UNATTENDED COLLECTION BOXES
  Overview
  Article 40 — UNATTENDED COLLECTION BOXES
39. ▸Article 41 — VIEW EQUITY
  Overview
  Article 41 — VIEW EQUITY
40. ▸Article 42 — GARAGE SALES
  Overview
  Article 42 — GARAGE SALES
41. ▸Article 43 — SHORT TERM RENTALS
  Overview
  Article 43 — SHORT TERM RENTALS
42. ▸Article 44 — SHARED MOBILITY DEVICES
  Overview
  Article 44 — SHARED MOBILITY DEVICES
▸Chapter 3 — OFF STREET PARKING
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL
  Overview
  § 93.1
2. ▸Article 2 — USE AND PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
  Overview
  Article 2 — USE AND PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
3. ▸Article 3 — OFF STREET LOADING
  Overview
  Article 3 — OFF STREET LOADING
4. ▸Article 4 — STANDARDS OF DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PARKING AREAS
  Overview
  Article 4 — STANDARDS OF DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PARKING AREAS
5. ▸Article 5 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL PARKING AREAS
  Overview
  Article 5 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL PARKING AREAS
6. ▸Article 6 — LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS
  Overview
  Article 6 — LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS
7. ▸Article 7 — VARIANCES, WAIVERS AND NONCONFORMING USES
  Overview
  Article 7 — VARIANCES, WAIVERS AND NONCONFORMING USES
▸Chapter 4 — VARIANCES - WAIVERS
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — VARIANCES
  Overview
  Article 1 — VARIANCES
2. ▸Article 2 — WAIVERS AND THE PROCEDURE THEREFOR
  Overview
  Article 2 — WAIVERS AND THE PROCEDURE THEREFOR
3. ▸Article 3 — RESTRICTED MANUFACTURING PERMIT
  Overview
  Article 3 — RESTRICTED MANUFACTURING PERMIT
4. ▸Article 4 — VALIDATION PERMITS
  Overview
  Article 4 — VALIDATION PERMITS
▸Chapter 5 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL
  Overview
  § 95.1
2. ▸Article 3 — CONDITIONAL USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  Overview
  Article 3 — CONDITIONAL USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
3. ▸Article 4 — EXEMPTION FROM HEARING
  Overview
  Article 4 — EXEMPTION FROM HEARING
▸Chapter 6 — REZONING - PRECISE PLAN
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — REZONING
  Overview
  Article 1 — REZONING.
2. ▸Article 2 — PRECISE PLANNING
  Overview
  Article 2 — PRECISE PLANNING.
▸Chapter 7 — OIL
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — GENERAL
  Overview
  Article 1 — GENERAL.
2. ▸Article 2 — LICENSE
  Overview
  Article 2 — LICENSE.
3. ▸Article 3 — BOND
  Overview
  Article 3 — BOND.
4. ▸Article 4 — COMBINING OIL DISTRICTS
  Overview
  Article 4 — COMBINING OIL DISTRICTS.
5. ▸Article 5 — DERRICKS AND PORTABLE MASTS
  Overview
  Article 5 — DERRICKS AND PORTABLE MASTS.
6. ▸Article 6 — SAFETY MEASURES
  Overview
  Article 6 — SAFETY MEASURES.
7. ▸Article 7 — IDLE WELLS
  Overview
  Article 7 — IDLE WELLS.
8. ▸Article 8 — DRILLING CONDITIONS
  Overview
  Article 8 — DRILLING CONDITIONS.
9. ▸Article 9 — SITE MAINTENANCE
  Overview
  Article 9 — SITE MAINTENANCE.
10. ▸Article 10 — ANNUAL OPERATING PERMITS
  Overview
  Article 10 — ANNUAL OPERATING PERMITS.
11. ▸Article 11 — DRILLING PERMITS
  Overview
  Article 11 — DRILLING PERMITS.
12. ▸Article 12 — OIL WELL EQUIPMENT PERMITS
  Overview
  Article 12 — OIL WELL EQUIPMENT PERMITS.
13. ▸Article 13 — SECONDARY RECOVERY OPERATIONS
  Overview
  Article 13 — SECONDARY RECOVERY OPERATIONS.
14. ▸Article 14 — NONCONFORMING USES
  Overview
  Article 14 — NONCONFORMING USES
▸Chapter 8 — HELICOPTERS
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITIES
  Overview
  Article 1 — HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITIES
▸Chapter 9 — SCHEDULE OF FEES
Overview
1. ▸Article 1 — FILING FEES
  Overview
  Article 1 — FILING FEES.
2. ▸Article 2 — APPELLATE FEES
  Overview
  Article 2 — APPELLATE FEES
3. ▸Article 3 — NOTIFICATION FEES
  Overview
  Article 3 — NOTIFICATION FEES
▸Chapter 10 — TRIP REDUCTION AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Overview
▸Chapter 11 — SIGNS Revised 4/25
Overview

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