Contents of Montague Municipal Code
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Title 1
General Provisions
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1.01
Code Adoption
- 1.01.010 Adoption.
- 1.01.020 Title—Citation—Reference.
- 1.01.030 Codification authority.
- 1.01.040 Ordinances passed prior to adoption of the code.
- 1.01.050 Reference applies to all amendments.
- 1.01.060 Title, chapter and section headings.
- 1.01.070 Reference to specific ordinances.
- 1.01.080 Effect of code on past actions and obligations.
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1.04
General Provisions
- 1.04.010 Definitions.
- 1.04.020 Title of office.
- 1.04.030 Interpretation of language.
- 1.04.040 Grammatical interpretation.
- 1.04.050 Acts by agents.
- 1.04.060 Prohibited acts include causing and permitting.
- 1.04.070 Computation of time.
- 1.04.080 Construction.
- 1.04.090 Repeal shall not revive any ordinance.
- 1.04.100 Severability.
- 1.08 Corporate Seal
- 1.12 General Penalty
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1.01
Code Adoption
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Title 2
Administration and Personnel
- 2.04 City Council
- 2.08 City Officers Generally
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2.12
Fire Department
- 2.12.010 Created.
- 2.12.020 Membership and maximum age limits.
- 2.12.030 Internal government.
- 2.12.040 Election of officers.
- 2.12.050 Compensation.
- 2.12.060 Fire chief—Powers and duties.
- 2.12.070 Assistant fire chief—Duties and responsibilities.
- 2.12.080 Duties of secretary of the fire department.
- 2.12.090 Fire apparatus operators and drivers—Duties and responsibilities.
- 2.12.100 Fire personnel—Duties and responsibilities.
- 2.12.110 Fire personnel—Refusal to obey orders.
- 2.12.120 Fire personnel—Possession or use of intoxicating substances prohibited.
- 2.12.130 Disclosure of department business prohibited.
- 2.12.140 Driving over fire hose prohibited.
- 2.12.150 Fire alarm bell.
- 2.12.160 Throwing hot ashes in streets—Camping—Building fires.
- 2.12.170 Liabilities of citizens.
- 2.12.180 Civilians riding on fire apparatus prohibited.
- 2.12.190 Fire department—Inspection authority—Fee.
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2.16
Civil Defense
- 2.16.010 Purpose of chapter.
- 2.16.020 Definitions.
- 2.16.030 Civil defense and disaster council—Created—Membership.
- 2.16.040 Civil defense and disaster council—Powers and duties.
- 2.16.050 Director of civil defense and disaster—Office created—Powers and duties.
- 2.16.060 Proclamation of disasters—Emergency powers.
- 2.16.070 Civil defense and disaster organization.
- 2.16.080 Division of services and functions.
- 2.16.090 Violation—Penalty.
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2.20
Elections
- 2.20.010 Municipal elections.
- 2.20.015 County clerk to render specified services relating to conduct of municipal elections.
- 2.20.020 Effect on terms of incumbents.
- 2.20.030 Notification of registered voters indicating change.
- 2.20.040 Appointment of mayor and mayor pro tempore—Term.
- 2.20.050 Provisions operative when.
- 2.20.060 Severability.
- 2.24 Peace Officer Standards and Training
- 2.28 Public Museum
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2.32
Personnel System
- 2.32.010 Adoption of personnel system.
- 2.32.020 Definitions.
- 2.32.030 Applicability of provisions.
- 2.32.040 Personnel rules—Adoption and amendment procedures.
- 2.32.050 Appointment and promotion criteria.
- 2.32.060 Probationary periods—Rejection—Reinstatement to previous positions.
- 2.32.070 Status of present employees.
- 2.32.080 Exempt positions—Applicability of provisions.
- 2.32.090 Demotions, dismissals, reductions in pay or suspensions.
- 2.32.100 Appeal procedures.
- 2.32.110 Layoff and reemployment.
- 2.32.120 Political activities.
- 2.32.130 Discrimination prohibited.
- 2.36 Planning Commission
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Title 3
Revenue and Finance
- 3.04 Transfer of Tax Assessment and Collection Duties to County
- 3.06 Administrative Penalties
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3.08
Documentary Stamp Tax
- 3.08.010 Short title—Statutory authority.
- 3.08.020 Tax imposed.
- 3.08.030 Payment.
- 3.08.040 Exemptions—Debt security.
- 3.08.050 Exemptions—Governments exempted.
- 3.08.060 Exemptions—Business reorganization.
- 3.08.070 Exemptions—SEC-ordered conveyance.
- 3.08.080 Exemptions—Transfer of partnership.
- 3.08.090 Administration by county.
- 3.08.100 Refunds.
- 3.08.110 Operative date.
- 3.08.120 State law applies.
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3.12
Sales and Use Tax
- 3.12.010 Short title.
- 3.12.020 Purpose.
- 3.12.030 Contract with state.
- 3.12.040 State provisions adopted.
- 3.12.050 Limitations on adoption of state law.
- 3.12.060 Seller's permit.
- 3.12.070 Exemptions.
- 3.12.080 Amendments to state law.
- 3.12.090 Enjoining collection prohibited.
- 3.12.100 Sales tax imposed.
- 3.12.110 Place of sale.
- 3.12.120 Use tax imposed.
- 3.12.130 Rate.
- 3.12.140 Operative date.
- 3.12.150 Violation—Penalty.
- 3.16 New Construction Tax
- 3.20 Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund
- 3.24 Planning Fee Schedule
- 3.28 Fire Protection Fees
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3.32
Purchasing
- 3.32.010 Definitions.
- 3.32.020 Purpose.
- 3.32.030 Purchasing officer.
- 3.32.040 Requisitions.
- 3.32.050 Purchase orders.
- 3.32.060 Unencumbered appropriation required.
- 3.32.070 Emergency purchases.
- 3.32.080 Open market purchasing.
- 3.32.090 Formal bid procedure.
- 3.32.100 Local preference.
- 3.32.110 Inspection and testing.
- 3.32.120 Cooperative purchasing.
- 3.32.130 Gratuities.
- 3.32.140 Conflict of interest.
- 3.32.150 Federal requirements.
- 3.32.160 Violation—Penalty.
- 3.36 Sale of Surplus Personal Property
- Title 4 (Reserved)
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Title 5
Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations
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5.04
Business License Taxes
- 5.04.010 Definitions.
- 5.04.020 License tax imposed.
- 5.04.030 License required.
- 5.04.040 Applications for new business licenses.
- 5.04.045 Tax according to gross sales and for various miscellaneous businesses.
- 5.04.050 Application—Filing and contents.
- 5.04.060 Application—Disposition by clerk—Hearing.
- 5.04.061 Prerequisites to issuance—Certification from fire chief.
- 5.04.062 Prerequisites to issuance—Health certificate.
- 5.04.063 Prerequisites to issuance—Places selling intoxicating liquors.
- 5.04.064 Prerequisites to issuance—Proof of state license or permit.
- 5.04.065 Prerequisites to issuance—Proof of coverage for Workers' Compensation or exemption therefrom.
- 5.04.070 Contents of license certificates.
- 5.04.080 Displaying license certificates. All current license certificates shall be posted or kept in a manner as follows.
- 5.04.090 Transferability.
- 5.04.100 Terms of licenses.
- 5.04.110 Revocation.
- 5.04.120 Suspension—Generally.
- 5.04.121 Suspension—During suspension or revocation of state licenses.
- 5.04.122 Suspension—During revocation, suspension or refusal of health permit.
- 5.04.123 Suspension—During suspension or revocation of transient occupancy registration certificate.
- 5.04.130 Rentals or concessions on licensed premises.
- 5.04.140 Fixed place of business when services performed outside city.
- 5.04.150 Proprietors of roominghouses, apartment houses and trailer parks.
- 5.04.200 Exemptions—Interstate or foreign commerce.
- 5.04.201 Exemptions—Persons exempted by state law.
- 5.04.202 Exemptions—Nonprofit or charitable organizations.
- 5.04.203 Exemptions—Employees of licensed businesses.
- 5.04.204 Exemptions—Proprietors of rental or lease properties.
- 5.04.205 Exemptions—Issuance to disabled veterans.
- 5.04.210 Information required with applications for licenses pertaining to motor vehicles.
- 5.04.220 Duties of city clerk.
- 5.04.230 Relation of chapter to other regulatory provisions.
- 5.04.240 Purpose—Payment prerequisite to engage in certain businesses.
- 5.04.250 Separate licenses.
- 5.04.300 When fees due and payable—Delinquency charges.
- 5.04.310 Proration generally.
- 5.04.320 License taxes and penalties constitute debt to city—License fees set by resolution.
- 5.04.330 Mistakes by clerk—Prorating taxes—Refunds.
- 5.04.340 Information confidential.
- 5.04.400 Businesses conducted in city parks.
- 5.04.430 Transfer of business.
- 5.04.500 Enforcement.
- 5.04.540 Penalty for violation—Misdemeanor.
- 5.08 Bingo
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5.12
Cable Television Franchises
- Article I. General Provisions
- Article II. Franchise to Operate
- Article III. Duration of Franchise
- Article IV. Franchise Payments
- Article V. Limitations of Franchise
- Article VI. Rights Reserved to the City
- Article VII. Permits, Installation and Service
- Article VIII. Design and Construction Provisions
- Article IX. Location of Property of Grantee
- Article X. Removal and Abandonment of Property by Grantee
- Article XI. Changes Required by Public Improvements
- Article XII. Failure to Perform Street Work
- Article XIII. Liability, Indemnification and Termination
- Article XIV. Inspection of Property and Records
- Article XV. Operational Standards—Evaluation Sessions
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Article XVI.
Miscellaneous Provisions
- 5.12.560 City clerk.
- 5.12.570 Service to public facilities.
- 5.12.580 Emergency service.
- 5.12.590 Service number.
- 5.12.600 Refusal of service.
- 5.12.610 Rights of grantee.
- 5.12.620 Limitations.
- 5.12.630 Notice of disconnection.
- 5.12.640 Customer service standards.
- 5.12.650 FM radio signal carriage.
- 5.12.660 Access channel.
- 5.12.670 Franchise renewal.
- Article XVII. Violation—Penalties
- Article XVIII. Severability
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5.16
Motion Picture Productions, Television Productions and Commercial Still Photography
- 5.16.010 Purpose.
- 5.16.020 Commercial film production defined.
- 5.16.030 Permit required.
- 5.16.040 Permit—Press exempted.
- 5.16.050 Other permits, licenses, fees unimpaired.
- 5.16.060 Permit—Application.
- 5.16.070 Permit—Issuance.
- 5.16.080 Cost of additional city services.
- 5.16.090 Insurance and indemnity.
- 5.16.100 Conditions and restrictions.
- 5.16.110 Cleanup and restoration.
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5.04
Business License Taxes
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Title 6
Animals
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6.04
Animals Generally
- 6.04.010 Definitions.
- 6.04.020 Animal control officers.
- 6.04.030 Dog license—Required.
- 6.04.040 Dog license—Not required.
- 6.04.050 Dog license—Fee and issuance.
- 6.04.060 Impoundment—General grounds.
- 6.04.070 Impoundment—Specific grounds.
- 6.04.080 Impoundment—Notice.
- 6.04.090 Impoundment—Registry.
- 6.04.100 Impoundment—Minimum holding period.
- 6.04.110 Impoundment—Care of animals.
- 6.04.120 Impoundment—Redemption.
- 6.04.130 Impoundment—Adoption.
- 6.04.140 Impoundment—Fees.
- 6.04.150 Impoundment—Disposition.
- 6.04.160 Licensee considered owner.
- 6.04.170 Beehives and swarms.
- 6.04.180 Rabbits and fowl at large.
- 6.04.190 Hogs, swine and pigs.
- 6.04.200 Livestock—Purpose of provisions.
- 6.04.210 Livestock—Location.
- 6.04.220 Livestock—Private pasturing.
- 6.04.230 Prohibition of habitual animal noise which unreasonably disturbs the peace.
- 6.04.240 Confinement of dogs during heat.
- 6.04.250 Animals damaging property.
- 6.04.260 Animals at large.
- 6.04.270 Vicious animals.
- 6.04.271 Appeal of determination—Appeals board.
- 6.04.272 Determination—Exclusions.
- 6.04.273 Licensing of potentially dangerous dog—Disposition.
- 6.04.274 Violations—Penalties.
- 6.04.280 Rabies control.
- 6.04.290 Animals in vehicles.
- 6.04.300 Commercial kennels.
- 6.04.310 Sanitation of animal enclosures.
- 6.04.320 Hindrance of animal control officer.
- 6.04.330 Complaints.
- 6.04.340 Right of entry for enforcement.
- 6.04.350 Violation—Penalty.
- 6.04.360 Rabies Vaccination—Required.
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6.04
Animals Generally
- Title 7 (Reserved)
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Title 8
Health and Safety
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8.04
Garbage, Rubbish and Waste Matter
- 8.04.010 Definitions. As used in this chapter.
- 8.04.020 Sanitation rules and regulations.
- 8.04.030 Collection and disposal by city.
- 8.04.040 Contract for collection and removal.
- 8.04.050 Maximum charges.
- 8.04.060 Negotiated charges.
- 8.04.070 Special collection charges.
- 8.04.080 Contract—Bidding basis.
- 8.04.090 Contract—Terms.
- 8.04.100 Contract—Bond.
- 8.04.110 Contract—Termination.
- 8.04.120 Unauthorized collection.
- 8.04.130 Unauthorized collection business.
- 8.04.140 Collection vehicles.
- 8.04.150 Collection districts.
- 8.04.160 Collection personnel.
- 8.04.170 Fees and charges—Collection.
- 8.04.180 Fees and charges—Designated.
- 8.04.190 Rubbish containers required.
- 8.04.200 Garbage cans required.
- 8.04.210 Burning garbage.
- 8.04.220 Burning rubbish.
- 8.04.230 Burying garbage.
- 8.04.240 Unlawful deposit or accumulation.
- 8.04.250 Hauling through city.
- 8.04.260 Deposit at city dump.
- 8.04.270 Violation—Penalty.
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8.08
Nuisances
- 8.08.005 Definitions.
- 8.08.010 Findings.
- 8.08.020 Public nuisances designated.
- 8.08.030 Notice by planning commission.
- 8.08.040 Voluntary abatement.
- 8.08.050 Failure to voluntarily abate.
- 8.08.060 Public hearing—Notice—Service.
- 8.08.070 Public hearing—Notice—Form.
- 8.08.080 Public hearing—Conduct.
- 8.08.090 Appeal procedure—Hearing by city council.
- 8.08.095 Hearing procedure before the city council.
- 8.08.100 Judicial appeal.
- 8.08.110 Service of abatement order.
- 8.08.120 Abatement by property owner.
- 8.08.130 Abatement by city.
- 8.08.135 Demolition.
- 8.08.140 Costs of abatement—Accounting.
- 8.08.150 Costs of abatement—Hearing.
- 8.08.155 Protests and objections.
- 8.08.160 Costs of abatement—Assessment.
- 8.08.170 Mailing of notices.
- 8.08.180 Violation—Penalty.
- 8.08.190 Alternative proceedings.
- 8.08.195 Emergency abatement.
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8.12
Hazardous Materials Disclosure
- 8.12.010 Purpose of provisions.
- 8.12.020 Definitions.
- 8.12.030 Criteria for designation.
- 8.12.040 Disclosure forms—Filing requirements.
- 8.12.050 Disclosure forms—Administrative procedures.
- 8.12.060 Disclosure form requirements.
- 8.12.070 Additional information required when.
- 8.12.080 Exemptions.
- 8.12.090 Fees.
- 8.12.100 Enforcement.
- 8.12.110 Trade secret protection.
- 8.12.120 Violation—Penalty.
- 8.12.130 Severability.
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8.16
Noise
- 8.16.010 Terminology.
- 8.16.021 A-weighted sound level.
- 8.16.022 Agricultural property.
- 8.16.023 Ambient noise level.
- 8.16.024 Commercial area.
- 8.16.025 Construction.
- 8.16.026 Cumulative period.
- 8.16.027 Decibel.
- 8.16.028 Demolition.
- 8.16.029 Emergency work.
- 8.16.030 Fixed noise source.
- 8.16.031 Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
- 8.16.032 Impulsive sound.
- 8.16.033 Industrial area.
- 8.16.034 Intrusive noise.
- 8.16.035 Licensed.
- 8.16.036 Mobile noise source.
- 8.16.037 Motor vehicle.
- 8.16.038 Motorboat.
- 8.16.039 Muffler or sound dissipative device.
- 8.16.040 Noise control office(r) (NCO).
- 8.16.041 Noise disturbance.
- 8.16.042 Noise sensitive zone.
- 8.16.043 Noise zone.
- 8.16.044 Person.
- 8.16.045 Powered model vehicle.
- 8.16.046 Public right-of-way.
- 8.16.047 Public space.
- 8.16.048 Pure tone.
- 8.16.049 Real property boundary.
- 8.16.050 Residential area.
- 8.16.051 Sound amplifying equipment.
- 8.16.052 Sound level meter.
- 8.16.053 Sound truck.
- 8.16.054 Vibration perception threshold.
- 8.16.055 Weekday.
- 8.16.110 Exterior noise limits—Maximum permissible sound levels by receiving land use.
- 8.16.210 Noise disturbances prohibited.
- 8.16.211 Specific prohibitions.
- 8.16.212 Radios, television sets, musical instruments and similar devices.
- 8.16.213 Loudspeakers (amplified sound).
- 8.16.214 Street sales.
- 8.16.216 Loading and unloading.
- 8.16.310 Exemptions—Emergency.
- 8.16.311 Exemptions—Warning devices.
- 8.16.312 Exemptions—Outdoor activities.
- 8.16.313 Exemptions—Agricultural operations.
- 8.16.314 Exemptions—Home heating and cooling units.
- 8.16.410 Special variances.
- 8.20 Cigarette Vending Machines
- 8.24 Prohibition on Evictions Arising From Substantial Income Loss or Medical Expenses Related to the Coronavirus Pandemic
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8.04
Garbage, Rubbish and Waste Matter
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Title 9
Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
- 9.04 Curfew
- 9.08 Weapons
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9.10
Alcoholic Beverages
- 9.10.010 Definitions.
- 9.10.020 Possession of open container of alcoholic beverage near liquor stores.
- 9.10.030 Possession of open container of alcoholic beverage in city parks.
- 9.10.040 Consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property.
- 9.10.050 Consumption of alcoholic beverages on private parking areas.
- 9.11 Urinating or Defecating in Public
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Title 10
Vehicles and Traffic
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10.04
Abandoned Vehicles
- 10.04.010 Definitions. As used in this chapter.
- 10.04.020 Nuisance declared.
- 10.04.030 Other provisions supplemented.
- 10.04.040 Exemptions.
- 10.04.050 Maintenance of nuisance not authorized.
- 10.04.060 Enforcement by county sheriff or designated city employee.
- 10.04.070 Abatement and removal authority.
- 10.04.080 Right of entry of contractors.
- 10.04.090 Administrative costs.
- 10.04.100 Notice of intent to abate and remove.
- 10.04.110 Public hearing.
- 10.04.120 Denial of responsibility.
- 10.04.130 Planning commission action.
- 10.04.140 Appeal to city council.
- 10.04.150 Removal.
- 10.04.160 Assessment of costs.
- 10.04.170 Notice to state.
- 10.04.180 Abandonment unlawful.
- 10.04.190 Failure to remove unlawful.
- 10.08 Parking Violation Penalties and Procedures
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10.12
Traffic and Parking Restrictions Generally
- 10.12.005 Definitions.
- 10.12.010 Parking restrictions.
- 10.12.020 Traffic control devices, generally.
- 10.12.030 Stop signs.
- 10.12.040 Speed limits.
- 10.12.050 One-way streets or alleys.
- 10.12.060 Manner of parking—Parking restriction authority.
- 10.12.070 Parking restrictions on highway.
- 10.12.075 Parking restriction—Commercial vehicles and trailers.
- 10.12.076 Prohibited use of engine or air brakes.
- 10.12.080 One-hour parking.
- 10.12.090 Bicycles on sidewalk.
- 10.12.095 Use of streets for storage of vehicles prohibited.
- 10.12.100 Police, city or fire vehicles exempted.
- 10.12.110 Penalty.
- 10.16 On-Street Angular Parking
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10.04
Abandoned Vehicles
- Title 11 (Reserved)
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Title 12
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
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12.02
Encroachment Permit
- 12.02.010 Definitions.
- 12.02.020 Encroachment permit required.
- 12.02.030 Encroachment permit—Compliance required.
- 12.02.040 Encroachment permit—Conditions.
- 12.02.050 Encroachment permit—Exceptions.
- 12.02.060 Encroachment permit—Relocation provisions.
- 12.02.070 Supervisory authority.
- 12.02.080 Emergency repair excavations.
- 12.02.090 Bond—General requirement.
- 12.02.100 Bonds—Exception.
- 12.02.110 Violations.
- 12.02.120 Relation to other city rules, regulations and policies.
- 12.02.130 Repeal of conflicting ordinances.
- 12.02.140 Fees.
- 12.02.150 Effective date.
- 12.04 Sidewalk Construction
- 12.08 Curb and Gutters
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12.12
Underground Utility District
- 12.12.010 Definitions.
- 12.12.020 Hearing by council.
- 12.12.030 Establishment.
- 12.12.040 Unlawful overhead facilities.
- 12.12.050 Temporary overhead facilities.
- 12.12.060 Excepted facilities.
- 12.12.070 Notice to remove overhead facilities.
- 12.12.080 Responsibility of utilities.
- 12.12.090 Responsibility of property owners.
- 12.12.100 Responsibility of city.
- 12.12.110 Extension of time.
- 12.12.120 Violation—Penalty.
- 12.16 Street Addresses
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12.20
Recreation Areas
- 12.20.010 Definitions.
- 12.20.020 Camping.
- 12.20.030 Fires.
- 12.20.040 Hours of use of recreation areas.
- 12.20.060 Littering.
- 12.20.070 Animals.
- 12.20.080 Commercial activity.
- 12.20.090 Sound-amplifying devices.
- 12.20.100 Vehicles.
- 12.20.105 Skateboards, bicycles, roller blades, scooters.
- 12.20.110 Rules and regulations.
- 12.20.120 Violations.
- 12.24 Yard, Garage or Estate Sale
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12.02
Encroachment Permit
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Title 13
Public Services
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13.04
Water System
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Article I.
Waterworks and Water Mains
- 13.04.010 Purpose.
- 13.04.020 Definitions.
- 13.04.030 Connection generally—Fees.
- 13.04.040 Laying of pipes.
- 13.04.050 Standby fees.
- 13.04.060 Deposit.
- 13.04.070 Charges for water.
- 13.04.080 Separation of other water sources.
- 13.04.090 Payment of bills.
- 13.04.100 Joint water and sewer billing.
- 13.04.110 Reserved.
- 13.04.120 Miscellaneous users.
- 13.04.130 City control of service connection.
- 13.04.140 Fire hydrant use.
- 13.04.150 Water for construction.
- 13.04.160 Resale of water.
- 13.04.170 Shutoff—Firefighting.
- 13.04.180 Shutoff—City authority generally.
- 13.04.190 Wastage.
- 13.04.200 Temporary suspension charges.
- 13.04.210 Meter—Damage.
- 13.04.220 Meter—Obstruction.
- 13.04.230 Charges—Lien—Disconnection.
- 13.04.240 Violation—Disconnection.
- 13.04.250 Appeals.
- Article II. Reimbursement for Construction of Water Extensions
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Article I.
Waterworks and Water Mains
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13.08
Cross-Connections
- 13.08.010 Purpose.
- 13.08.020 Applicability.
- 13.08.030 Administration and enforcement.
- 13.08.040 Definitions.
- 13.08.050 Cross-connections prohibited.
- 13.08.060 Backflow-prevention devices—When required.
- 13.08.070 Backflow-prevention devices—Type.
- 13.08.080 Backflow-prevention devices—Location.
- 13.08.090 Backflow-prevention devices—Installation.
- 13.08.100 Backflow-prevention devices—Laboratory approval.
- 13.08.110 Backflow-prevention devices—Inspection.
- 13.08.120 Right-of-entry for inspection.
- 13.08.130 Rates.
- 13.08.140 Violation—Disconnection.
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13.12
Sewer Use and Industrial Treatment
- Article I. General Provisions
- Article II. Administration
- Article III. Sewer Construction
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Article IV.
Use of Sewers
- 13.12.150 Discharge of uncontaminated waters.
- 13.12.160 Lateral or connecting sewer use and maintenance.
- 13.12.170 Discharges causing excessive maintenance expense.
- 13.12.180 Industrial wastes.
- 13.12.190 Prohibited wastes.
- 13.12.200 Trucker's discharge permit.
- 13.12.210 Trade secrets.
- 13.12.220 Damage to facilities.
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Article V.
Industrial Wastewater
- 13.12.230 Permit—Required.
- 13.12.240 Permit—Temporary.
- 13.12.250 Permit—Application—Issuance.
- 13.12.260 Permit—Suspension.
- 13.12.270 Permit—Changes in conditions.
- 13.12.280 Restriction due to lack of capacity.
- 13.12.290 Pretreatment.
- 13.12.300 Control manhole.
- 13.12.310 Sampling, analysis and measurements.
- 13.12.320 Reporting discrepancies.
- 13.12.330 Liability for damage by prohibited discharges.
- 13.12.340 Classification of dischargers.
- Article VI. Enforcement
- 13.16 Sewer Use Rates
- 13.20 Sewer Lateral Extensions
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13.22
Sewer Installation and Maintenance Costs; System Responsibility
- 13.22.010 Definitions.
- 13.22.020 Installation and Maintenance Costs; System Responsibility.
- 13.22.030 Cleanouts.
- 13.22.040 Plumbing Too Low.
- 13.22.050 Separate Laterals.
- 13.22.060 Maintenance and Operations of Private Sewer Disposal Systems and Private Laterals.
- 13.22.070 Responsibility for Costs of Repair of Public Sewer Damage.
- 13.22.080 Testing New Sewer Laterals.
- 13.22.090 Testing Existing Sewer Laterals Conditions Requiring Cleaning and Inspections.
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13.23
Backflow Prevention Device
- 13.23.010 Purpose for Requiring Installation of Backflow Prevention Devices.
- 13.23.020 Responsibility for Backflow Prevention Devices.
- 13.23.030 Conditional requirements with options for conditions triggering BPD requirement, applies only to new construction of buildings or laterals, or significant remodels, or where damage has occurred.
- 13.23.040 Maintenance Requirements.
- 13.23.050 Elevation Requirements.
- 13.23.060 Inspection Requirements.
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13.24
Montague-Yreka Airport
- Article I. General Provisions
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Article II.
Aircraft Equipment and Maintenance
- 13.24.060 Unsafe aircraft.
- 13.24.070 Alcohol and drugs.
- 13.24.080 Engine starting and operation.
- 13.24.090 Takeoff and landing clearance.
- 13.24.100 Aerobatics.
- 13.24.110 Taxiing in hangar.
- 13.24.120 Taxiing speed.
- 13.24.130 Control of aircraft.
- 13.24.140 Recklessness.
- 13.24.150 Parking of unattended aircraft.
- 13.24.160 Low-altitude traffic pattern.
- Article III. Fueling
- Article IV. Fire Hazards
- Article V. Field Regulations
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13.04
Water System
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Title 14
Signs
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14.04
Definitions
- 14.04.010 Generally.
- 14.04.020 Accessory sign.
- 14.04.030 Advertising surface (facing).
- 14.04.040 Alley.
- 14.04.050 Approved combustible materials.
- 14.04.060 Approved combustible plastics.
- 14.04.070 Appurtenant sign.
- 14.04.080 Awning.
- 14.04.090 Building.
- 14.04.100 Canopy.
- 14.04.110 Canopy sign.
- 14.04.120 Cloth sign.
- 14.04.130 Curbline.
- 14.04.140 Electrical code.
- 14.04.150 Electrical sign.
- 14.04.160 Embellishments.
- 14.04.170 Erect.
- 14.04.180 Face of building.
- 14.04.190 Facing or surface.
- 14.04.200 Freeway.
- 14.04.210 Landscaped freeway.
- 14.04.220 Marquee.
- 14.04.230 Outdoor advertising structure.
- 14.04.240 Pole sign or post sign.
- 14.04.250 Projecting sign.
- 14.04.260 Real estate sign.
- 14.04.270 Roof sign.
- 14.04.280 Sign.
- 14.04.290 Sign business.
- 14.04.300 Sniping.
- 14.04.310 Sniping business.
- 14.04.320 Street.
- 14.04.330 Street clock.
- 14.04.340 Structural trim.
- 14.04.350 Structure.
- 14.04.360 Temporary signs.
- 14.04.370 Wall.
- 14.04.380 Wall sign.
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14.08
Permits
- 14.08.010 Sign permits—Necessity of.
- 14.08.020 Application submittals and application fee.
- 14.08.030 Review of sign request application and scheduling of hearing.
- 14.08.040 Criteria for sign approval.
- 14.08.050 Issuance of permit.
- 14.08.060 Revocation of permit.
- 14.08.070 Review by approving authority.
- 14.08.080 Appeals.
- 14.08.090 Approval, sign permit issuances and sign permit fee.
- 14.08.100 Necessity of additional permits.
- 14.08.110 Failure to obtain permit and penalty for violation.
- 14.08.120 Sign permit limitations.
- 14.08.130 Sign permit expiration for nonuse.
- 14.08.140 Sign permit records.
- 14.08.150 Special provisions.
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14.12
Prohibited Signs
- 14.12.010 Removal of nonconforming signs.
- 14.12.020 Signs which confuse traffic.
- 14.12.030 Colored lights or flashing signs adjacent to streets.
- 14.12.040 Flashing signs.
- 14.12.050 Signs not pertinent to land use.
- 14.12.060 Pertinent to use of land defined.
- 14.12.070 Immoral or unlawful advertising.
- 14.12.080 Unsafe signs.
- 14.12.090 Clearance from electric power and communication lines.
- 14.12.100 Obstruction of fire escapes, stairways, exterior doors, or sidewalks.
- 14.12.110 Removal of certain advertising.
- 14.12.120 Obstruction to traffic signs.
- 14.12.130 Liability of damages.
- 14.12.140 Right of appeal from decisions of the planning commission.
- 14.16 Exempted Signs
- 14.20 Projecting Signs
- 14.24 Outdoor Advertising Structures
- 14.28 Awning and Canopy Signs
- 14.32 Marquee Signs
- 14.36 Cloth Signs
- 14.40 Electric Signs
- 14.44 Pole Signs
- 14.48 Accessory Signs
- 14.52 Real Estate Signs
- 14.56 Roof Signs
- 14.60 Wall Signs
- 14.64 Street Clocks
- 14.68 Exceptions
- 14.72 Federal and State Law Provisions
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14.04
Definitions
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Title 15
Buildings and Construction
- 15.04 State Housing Act Adopted
- 15.08 Building Inspection Services
- 15.12 Electrical Plumbing and Building Permit Fees
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15.16
Flood Damage Prevention
- 15.16.010 Statutory authorization.
- 15.16.020 Findings of fact.
- 15.16.030 Statement of purpose.
- 15.16.040 Methods of reducing flood losses.
- 15.16.050 Definitions.
- 15.16.060 Applicability.
- 15.16.070 Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
- 15.16.080 Compliance.
- 15.16.090 Abrogation and greater restrictions.
- 15.16.100 Interpretation.
- 15.16.110 Warning and disclaimer of liability.
- 15.16.120 Establishment of development permit.
- 15.16.130 Designation of the floodplain administrator.
- 15.16.140 Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator.
- 15.16.141 Appeals.
- 15.16.150 Standards of construction.
- 15.16.160 Standards for utilities.
- 15.16.170 Standards for subdivisions.
- 15.16.180 Standards for manufactured homes.
- 15.16.181 Standards for recreational vehicles.
- 15.16.190 Floodways.
- 15.16.210 Nature of variances.
- 15.16.211 Appeal board.
- 15.16.220 Conditions for variances.
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15.20
Mobile Homes
- 15.20.010 Applicability.
- 15.20.020 License tax—Established.
- 15.20.030 License tax—Payment.
- 15.20.040 License tax—Deposition and use.
- 15.20.050 Installation in R districts.
- 15.20.060 Plans submittal.
- 15.20.070 Authorization and building permit.
- 15.20.080 Foundation.
- 15.20.090 Lot, yards and height.
- 15.20.100 Driveway, curb and gutter.
- 15.20.110 Roof overhang.
- 15.20.120 Utilities.
- 15.20.130 Architectural compatibility.
- 15.20.140 Enforcement.
- 15.20.150 Violation—Penalty.
- 15.24 Water-Efficient Landscaping
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15.28
Recycling in Development Projects
- 15.28.010 Purpose.
- 15.28.020 Definitions.
- 15.28.030 General requirements.
- 15.28.040 Guidelines for all development projects.
- 15.28.050 Additional guidelines for single-tenant development projects.
- 15.28.060 Additional guidelines for multiple-tenant development projects.
- 15.28.070 Location of recycling areas.
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15.30
Permit Streamlining
- 15.30.010 Purpose.
- 15.30.020 Definitions.
- 15.30.030 Applicability.
- 15.30.040 Exempted activities.
- 15.30.050 Permit coordination.
- 15.30.060 Information responsibilities of the city for the processing of development permit applications.
- 15.30.070 Determination of completeness.
- 15.30.080 Incomplete application.
- 15.30.090 Additional subsequent information.
- 15.30.100 Effect of inaction on a submitted application.
- 15.30.110 Time limit for acting upon project.
- 15.30.120 Effect of failure to act within one year time limits.
- 15.30.130 Time limit exceptions.
- 15.30.140 Administrative denial.
- 15.30.150 Multiple approval.
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15.34
Public Improvement Requirements
- 15.34.010 Purpose.
- 15.34.020 Applicability.
- 15.34.030 Compliance.
- 15.34.040 Public improvements required.
- 15.34.050 Exceptions.
- 15.34.060 Construction standards.
- 15.34.070 Public utility relocations.
- 15.34.080 Deferral of public improvement requirements.
- 15.34.090 Waiver or modifications of requirements.
- 15.34.100 Supervisory authority.
- 15.34.110 Appeals.
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Title 16
Subdivisions
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16.04
General Provisions
- 16.04.010 Authority.
- 16.04.020 Consideration for implementation.
- 16.04.030 Advisory agency designated.
- 16.04.040 Powers and duties of planning commission.
- 16.04.050 Compliance required.
- 16.04.060 Sale or lease of subdivision—Compliance required.
- 16.04.070 Existing subdivisions exempt.
- 16.04.080 Compliance required for permit issuance.
- 16.04.090 Grading and erosion control.
- 16.04.100 Soils reports.
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16.08
Definitions
- 16.08.010 Generally.
- 16.08.020 Condominium.
- 16.08.030 Conversion.
- 16.08.040 Cross-slope.
- 16.08.050 Cul-de-sac.
- 16.08.060 Design.
- 16.08.070 Environmental impact report (EIR).
- 16.08.080 Erosion.
- 16.08.090 Final map.
- 16.08.100 Flooding.
- 16.08.110 General plan.
- 16.08.120 Grading.
- 16.08.130 Hillside area.
- 16.08.135 Type I and Type II subdivisions—Minimum lot frontage and minimum lot area.
- 16.08.140 Improvement.
- 16.08.150 Loop street.
- 16.08.160 Lot.
- 16.08.170 Lot line adjustment.
- 16.08.180 Major street (arterial).
- 16.08.190 Map act.
- 16.08.200 Merger.
- 16.08.210 Minor streets.
- 16.08.220 Owner.
- 16.08.230 Parcel map.
- 16.08.240 Peripheral street.
- 16.08.250 Secondary streets (collector).
- 16.08.260 Street.
- 16.08.270 Subdivider.
- 16.08.280 Subdivision.
- 16.08.290 Tentative map.
- 16.08.300 Zoning ordinance.
- 16.10 Technical Committee
- 16.11 Lot Line Adjustments
- 16.12 Tentative Parcel Map
- 16.16 Parcel Map
- 16.20 Tentative Subdivision Map
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16.24
Final Subdivision Map
- 16.24.010 Filing.
- 16.24.020 Processing fee.
- 16.24.030 Data with map.
- 16.24.040 Contents.
- 16.24.050 Certificate of insurance required.
- 16.24.060 Action by technical committee.
- 16.24.070 Action by the city engineer.
- 16.24.080 Council—Approval.
- 16.24.090 Public improvement agreements.
- 16.24.100 Council—Disapproval.
- 16.24.110 Recordation.
- 16.26 Improvement Security
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16.32
Design Standards and Required Improvements
- 16.32.010 Conformity with standard subdivision improvement specifications required.
- 16.32.020 Plan submission and approval required before work commences.
- 16.32.030 Lot requirements.
- 16.32.040 Streets and highways.
- 16.32.050 Modification of street and highway design.
- 16.32.060 Street names and signs.
- 16.32.070 Street lighting.
- 16.32.080 Service roads and off-street parking.
- 16.32.090 Width of alleys in lots proposed for commercial or industrial usage.
- 16.32.100 Nonaccess and planting strips.
- 16.32.110 Driveway approaches.
- 16.32.120 Acre or larger lot subdivisions.
- 16.32.130 Railroad crossings.
- 16.32.140 Sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
- 16.32.150 Walkways.
- 16.32.160 Underground utilities, sanitary sewers and storm drains to be installed in streets and alleys prior to surfacing.
- 16.32.170 Water mains and fire hydrants.
- 16.32.180 Sewers.
- 16.32.190 Storm drains and surface waters.
- 16.32.200 Structures.
- 16.32.210 Easements.
- 16.32.220 Departures and variations.
- 16.32.230 City engineer to be notified before work commences.
- 16.32.240 Inspection and certification.
- 16.32.250 Consideration of subdivision in relation to general plan of city.
- 16.32.260 Deed restrictions.
- 16.32.270 Land subject to inundation.
- 16.32.280 Compliance with title.
- 16.32.290 Permanent monuments.
- 16.32.300 Benchmarks.
- 16.32.310 Report and map to be filed.
- 16.32.320 Field notes.
- 16.41 Dedications
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16.42
Park and Recreational Land Dedications and In-Lieu Fees
- 16.42.010 Purpose.
- 16.42.020 Limitations on application of chapter.
- 16.42.030 Standards for dedications and fees.
- 16.42.040 Dedication and in-lieu fee requirements.
- 16.42.050 Mobile home parks.
- 16.42.060 Improvement of dedicated areas.
- 16.42.070 Application of chapter.
- 16.42.080 Use of money received.
- 16.42.090 Prerequisite for approval of tentative map.
- 16.42.100 Prerequisites for approval of final map and acceptance of improvements.
- 16.42.110 Credit for private parks.
- 16.43 Reservations of Land for Public Use
- 16.44 Condominiums, Community Apartments and Cluster-Type Subdivisions
- 16.48 Appeals
- 16.52 Reversion to Acreage
- 16.54 Merger of Lots
- 16.56 Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Fees
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16.04
General Provisions
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Title 17
Zoning
- 17.04 Zoning Plan
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17.08
Definitions
- 17.08.010 Applicability—Interpretation of words.
- 17.08.020 Definitions designated.
- 17.08.030 Alley.
- 17.08.040 Apartment.
- 17.08.050 Block.
- 17.08.060 Boardinghouse.
- 17.08.070 Building.
- 17.08.080 Building, accessory.
- 17.08.090 Building, main.
- 17.08.100 Building site.
- 17.08.110 Business, retail.
- 17.08.120 Business, wholesale.
- 17.08.130 Combining district.
- 17.08.140 Day care center.
- 17.08.150 Density bonus.
- 17.08.160 District.
- 17.08.170 Dwelling.
- 17.08.180 Dwelling group.
- 17.08.190 Dwelling, multiple.
- 17.08.200 Dwelling, single-family.
- 17.08.210 Dwelling, two-family or duplex.
- 17.08.220 Dwelling, three-family or triplex.
- 17.08.230 Emergency shelter.
- 17.08.240 Employee housing, large.
- 17.08.250 Employee housing, small.
- 17.08.260 Family.
- 17.08.270 Family day care home.
- 17.08.280 Fence.
- 17.08.290 Garage or carport.
- 17.08.300 Garage space.
- 17.08.310 Group care home, large.
- 17.08.320 Group care home, small.
- 17.08.330 Guesthouse.
- 17.08.340 Height of building.
- 17.08.350 Home occupation.
- 17.08.360 Hotel.
- 17.08.370 Housing, farmworker.
- 17.08.380 Housing, supportive.
- 17.08.390 Housing, transitional.
- 17.08.400 Intermediate care facility.
- 17.08.410 Junkyard.
- 17.08.420 Lot.
- 17.08.430 Lot, front.
- 17.08.440 Lot line.
- 17.08.450 Lot, rear.
- 17.08.460 Lot, side.
- 17.08.470 Lot, through.
- 17.08.480 Motel.
- 17.08.490 Nonconforming use.
- 17.08.500 Nursery.
- 17.08.510 Office.
- 17.08.520 Parking space.
- 17.08.530 Person.
- 17.08.540 Professional office.
- 17.08.550 Rest home.
- 17.08.560 Roominghouse.
- 17.08.570 Sanitarium.
- 17.08.580 Setback line.
- 17.08.590 Side and front of corner lots.
- 17.08.600 Sign.
- 17.08.610 Single-room occupancy.
- 17.08.620 Stream bed.
- 17.08.630 Street.
- 17.08.640 Street line.
- 17.08.650 Structural alteration.
- 17.08.660 Structure.
- 17.08.670 Trailer court.
- 17.08.680 Use.
- 17.08.690 Use, accessory.
- 17.08.700 Yard.
- 17.08.710 Yard, front.
- 17.08.720 Yard, rear.
- 17.08.730 Yard, side.
- 17.12 Districts
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17.16
District Use Regulations
- 17.16.010 Conformance required.
- 17.16.020 Table of district regulations.
- 17.16.030 Single-family residential district (R-1).
- 17.16.040 Expanded single-family residential district (R-1A).
- 17.16.050 Medium-density residential district (R-2).
- 17.16.060 High-density residential district (R-3).
- 17.16.070 Mobile home zone overlay (MH).
- 17.16.080 Residential-agricultural district (RAG-2 1/2).
- 17.16.090 Commercial district (C-1).
- 17.16.100 General commercial district (C-2).
- 17.16.110 Manufacturing district (M).
- 17.20 Bed and Breakfast Inns
- 17.22 Off-Street Parking
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17.24
Airport Zoning
- 17.24.010 Title of ordinance.
- 17.24.020 Definitions.
- 17.24.030 Administration—Applications.
- 17.24.040 Zones and map.
- 17.24.050 Height limits.
- 17.24.060 Use restrictions.
- 17.24.070 Nonconforming uses.
- 17.24.080 Variances.
- 17.24.090 Hazard marking and lighting.
- 17.24.100 Appeals.
- 17.24.110 Conflicting provisions.
- 17.24.120 Nuisance abatement.
- 17.24.130 Judicial review.
- 17.24.140 Violation—Penalty.
- 17.28 Nonconforming Uses
- 17.30 Accessory Dwelling Units
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17.32
General Use Restrictions
- 17.32.010 Applicability.
- 17.32.020 Resolution of ambiguities.
- 17.32.030 Use permit required.
- 17.32.040 Accessory building construction.
- 17.32.050 Public utility facilities.
- 17.32.060 Trailer coach or camping car occupancy.
- 17.32.070 Subdivision sales signs.
- 17.32.080 Towers and other vertical projections.
- 17.32.090 Institutions exceeding height limits.
- 17.32.100 Overheight buildings in C or M districts.
- 17.32.110 Fences, hedges or walls.
- 17.32.120 Projections into yards—Generally.
- 17.32.130 Projections into yards—Porches and stairways.
- 17.32.140 Official plan lines.
- 17.32.150 Accessory building location.
- 17.32.160 Swimming pools.
- 17.32.170 Existing substandard residential setback.
- 17.32.180 Existing substandard residential lots.
- 17.32.190 Side yard reduction for substandard lots.
- 17.32.200 Main entrance on side of residential lot—Setback.
- 17.32.210 Dwelling group setbacks.
- 17.32.220 Architectural review—Required in C or M districts.
- 17.32.230 Architectural review—Committee.
- 17.32.240 Architectural review—Approval.
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17.36
Use Permits and Variances
- 17.36.010 Use permit—Issuance authority.
- 17.36.020 Use permit—Application.
- 17.36.030 Use permit—Requirements.
- 17.36.040 Variance—Requirements.
- 17.36.050 Variance—Nonconformity not allowed.
- 17.36.060 Variance—Application.
- 17.36.070 Variance—Granting.
- 17.36.080 Hearings.
- 17.36.090 Council action.
- 17.36.100 Acceptance.
- 17.36.110 Appeal.
- 17.36.120 Expiration.
- 17.36.130 Revocation—Grounds.
- 17.36.140 Revocation—Hearing.
- 17.40 Amendments
- 17.44 Interpretation
- 17.48 Enforcement
- 17.50 Monitoring and Reporting
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17.52
Surface Mining Regulations
- 17.52.010 Findings.
- 17.52.020 Applicability.
- 17.52.030 Permit—Required.
- 17.52.040 Permit—Applications.
- 17.52.050 Mining plan.
- 17.52.060 Reclamation plan.
- 17.52.070 Permit—Hearing—Appeal.
- 17.52.080 Permit—Conditions—Annual inspections.
- 17.52.090 Permit—Conditions—Financial assurances.
- 17.52.100 Permit—Noncompliance—Revocation or suspension.
- 17.52.110 Permit—Nullification.
- 17.52.120 Permit—Exclusion—Vested right.
- 17.52.130 Permit—Modifications.
- 17.52.140 Interim management plans.
- 17.52.150 Transfer of operation.
- 17.52.160 Severability.
- 17.52.170 Reclamation standards.
- 17.54 Conversion of Residential Garages
- 17.55 Marijuana Projects, Uses and Activities
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17.56
Reasonable Accommodations
- 17.56.010 Purpose.
- 17.56.020 Findings.
- 17.56.030 Applicability.
- 17.56.040 Notice to the Public of Availability of Accommodation Process.
- 17.56.050 Requesting Reasonable Accommodation.
- 17.56.060 Reviewing Authority.
- 17.56.070 Required Findings.
- 17.56.080 Written Decision on the Request for Reasonable Accommodation.
- 17.56.090 Appeals.
- 17.58 Residential Density Bonuses
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Title 18
Environment
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18.04
Environmental Protection Procedures
- 18.04.010 Purpose.
- 18.04.020 Definitions.
- 18.04.030 Construction.
- 18.04.040 Effect on past actions.
- 18.04.050 Preliminary assessment costs.
- 18.04.060 Environmental assessment fee.
- 18.04.070 Environmental impact report fee.
- 18.04.080 Public comment on environmental documents.
- 18.04.090 Authority to sign findings.
- 18.04.100 Actions against city noncompliance—Commencement.
- 18.04.110 Actions against city noncompliance—Proof of service.
- 18.04.120 Filing of notices.
- 18.04.130 Ministerial projects.
- 18.04.140 Categorical exemption—Criteria.
- 18.04.150 Categorical exemption—List development.
- 18.04.160 Categorical exemption—List adoption.
- 18.04.170 Categorical exemption—Effect.
- 18.04.180 Environmental assessment—Procedure development.
- 18.04.190 Environmental assessment—Procedure adoption.
- 18.04.200 Environmental assessment—Required when.
- 18.04.210 Environmental assessment—Data required.
- 18.04.220 Environmental assessment—Finding of significance.
- 18.04.230 Environmental assessment—Finding of nonsignificance.
- 18.04.240 Environmental impact report—Procedure development.
- 18.04.250 Environmental impact report—Procedure adoption.
- 18.04.260 Environmental impact report—Required when.
- 18.04.270 Environmental impact report—Supplemental.
- 18.04.280 Environmental impact report—Data required.
- 18.04.290 Environmental impact report—Hearing.
- 18.04.300 Environmental impact report—Finding.
- 18.04.310 Environmental impact report—Use.
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18.04
Environmental Protection Procedures
- Title 19 Local Claims Procedure
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Title 20
Airports
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20.01
Montague-Yreka Airport Rules and Regulations
- 20.01.010 Short title.
- 20.01.020 Applicability.
- 20.01.030 Definitions.
- 20.01.040 Responsibilities.
- 20.01.050 Necessity.
- 20.01.060 Aircraft storage and parking.
- 20.01.070 Rental agreement.
- 20.01.080 Insurance.
- 20.01.090 Based aircrafts.
- 20.01.100 Authority to remove vehicles and aircrafts.
- 20.01.110 Violations and enforcement.
- 20.01.120 Commercial Use.
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20.01
Montague-Yreka Airport Rules and Regulations
- Tables