IMPORTANT

Review Recently Adopted Ordinances

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Title 1.            General Provisions

Title 2.            Administration and Personnel

Title 3.            Revenue and Finance

Title 4.            Cable Systems

Title 5.            Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations

Title 6.            Animals

Title 7.            Integrated Waste Management

Title 8.            Health and Safety

Title 9.            Public Peace, Morals and Welfare

Title 10.          Vehicles and Traffic

Title 11.          Administrative Procedures

Title 12.          Streets and Sidewalks

Title 13.          Water and Sewer (Reserved)

Title 14.          Reserved

Title 15.          Building and Construction

Title 16.          Subdivisions

Title 17.          Zoning Section 17.02 through 17.28.030 (plus index for this section)

Title 17.          Zoning Section 17.30 through 17.49.100

Title 17.         Zoning Section 17.52 through 17.75.050

Title 17.         Zoning Section 17.75.060 through 771     

 

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ABANDONED VEHICLE
Abatement
    costs assessment 10.20.080
    disposal 10.20.060
    notice to department of motor vehicles 10.20.070
Applicability 10.20.030
Definitions 10.20.020
Designated 10.20.090
Enforcement, Abatement Authority 10.20.050
Failure to Remove Declared Misdemeanor 10.20.100
Nuisance Declared 10.20.010
Provisions not Exclusive 10.20.040
Severability 10.20.1 10

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Administrative Services Supervision 2.48.120
Budget
    administration 2.48.060
    proposal 2.48.050
Cooperation with Finance Director 2.48.070

Department Head
appointment 2.48.090
dismissal 2.48.100
Dismissal Notice 2.48.190
Facility Design Coordination 2.48.150

Investigation 2.48.140
Job Evaluation 2.48.110
Office Established, Appointed 2.48.020

Organization 2.48.160
Personnel Administration 2.48.080
Powers, Duties 2.48.040

Purchasing
authority 3.60.030
supervision 2.48.130
Purpose of Provisions 2.48.010
Qualification 2.48.030
Representing Council 2.48.170
Resignation Notice 2.48.1 80
Unclaimed Property Disposition 2.56.020

ADULT MATERIALS
Display Restrictions
See MINOR

ADVERTISING MATTER
Definitions 9.24.010
Dissemination Restrictions
    designated 9.24.020
    violation, penalty 9.24.030

 Sign
See SIGN

ALARM SYSTEM
Alarm Agent
    defined 8.24.020
    registration requirements 8.24.050

Alarm Business  
    defined 8.24.020
    registration, license requirements 8.24.040
Alarm Company Act Defined 8.24.040
Alarm Use Defined 8.24.020
Appeals, Procedure 8.24.1 10
Audible Alarm Defined 8.24.020
Automatic Calling Device Defined 8.24.020

Central Monitoring System Defined 8.24.020
Defined 8.24.020
Definitions 8.24.020
False Alarm defined 8.24.020
    penalties, assessment 8.24.100
    prohibited 8.24.090
Findings 8.24.010

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Installation, Maintenance, Requirements 824.080
Purpose, Scope of Provisions 8.24.030
Requirements, Regulations Generally 8.24.070
Standards, Compliance 8.24.060

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
See INTOXICATION AMUSEMENT DEVICE, MECHANICAL
Definitions 5.08.010
Permit fee 5.08.040
    required 5.08.020
    revocation 5.08.030

Unlawful Use permit, fee forfeiture 5.08.060
    prohibited 5.08.050
Violation, Penalty 5.08.070

ANIMAL
See also ZONING
Abandonment impoundment fees, charges, failure to pay deemed
abandonment 6.04.26 1, 6.04.262
prohibited 6.04.3 10
Administration, Scope, Authority 6.04.030
Applicability of Provisions 6.04.015

At large See also Dogs
prohibited acts designated 6.04.300
Care,
Requirements 6.04.305

Cats
See also Specific Subject research purposes, sale, donation
prohibitions 6.04.040
Commercial Animal Establishment
    definitions 6.04.341
    permit required, regulations, fees 6.04.34
Control Officer See ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Dangerous Animals
    designated, regulations, license 6.04264
    information, withholding, prohibit 6.04.325
Dead Animals, Disposal 6.04.290
Definitions 6.04.020
Destruction, Authority Generally 6.04.280

Dogs See also Specific Subject POLICE DEPARTMENT
impoundment See Impoundment
    inspections, purpose, authority 6.04.150
    nuisance conditions, prohibitions 6.0422665
rabies See Rabies rabies vaccination
    rabies vaccination certificate required, requirements 6.04.160
    continuing requirement 6.04.170
    required, approved vaccine 6.04.175
    veterinarians, record duties 6.04.165
    research purposes, sale, donation prohibitions 6.04.040

Running at large See also Impoundment
females, prohibitions 6.04.245
prohibitions, exceptions 6.04.230
violation, penalty 6.04.240

ANIMAL
tags counterfeiting, removal, prohibitions 6.04.140
    display 6.04.1 50
    wearing, requirements, exceptions 6.04.155
Enforcement interference prohibited 6.04.320
    scope, authority 6.04.050, 6.04.060
Exhibition Use, Permit Required, Regulations, Fees 6.04.350
Impoundment dogs

See also Specific Subject
permitted when 6.04.250
    duration, destruction when 6.04.260
    fees, charges failure to pay deemed abandonment 6.04.261, 6.04262
    generally, regulations 6.04.263
    notice requirements dogs at large 6.04.261
    generally 6.04.262
    private property, permitted when 6.04.070
    redemption 6.04.263
    vicious, dangerous animals, when 6.04.264
Kennel guidelines, standards 604.1 10
    License exempt activities designated 6.04.100
    required, requirements generally 6.04.090

    veterinarians, exemption when 6.04.120
License see also Kennel
    records, requirements 6.04.270
    required vicious, dangerous animal 6.04.264
    when, applicability 6.04.080

Livestock
See also Specific Subject
   
prohibited acts designated 6.04.300
Misrepresentation, Prohibitions 6.04.330

Pound master See POUND MASTER
Rabies information, withholding, prohibitions 6.04.180. 6.04.325
    quarantine regulations' animals potentially exposed 6.04200
    biting animals 604.190
    laboratory testing 6.04.210
    violation, penalty 6.04.220
    vaccination See Dogs State Penal Code Provisions Section 5970,
    inapplicability 6.04.131 Section 597.1,
    applicability 6.04.130 Title of Provision 604.010

Tranquilizer Equipment, Animal Control Devices Use,
Authority 6.04.065
Vehicle, Animal in, Requirements When 6.04.311
Vicious Animals designated, regulations, license 6.04.264
    information, withholding, prohibitions 6.04.325
Violation animal control officer, failure to obey 6.04.335
    penalty 6.04.360

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICE
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICE Responsibilities Generally,
Administration 6.04.030 z
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER Animal Control Office, Duties
Generally 6.04.030 Police Powers 6.04.060
Power, Duties Generally 6.04.050
Tranquilizer Equipment, Animal Control Devices Use 6.04.065

 

ASSESSOR, CITY
ASSESSOR, CITY
Duties Transferred to county assessor 3.08.010
    when 3.08.020
Officer Abolished 3.08.020


AUTOMOBILE
See PARKING
TRAFFIC
ZONING

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BEGGING
See SOLICITATION
BENCH MARK
See STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
BICYCLE, SKATEBOARD See also COASTING DEVICES
Definitions 9.04.040
Skateboard See COASTING DEVICES SKATEBOARD Use Prohibitions
Use Prohibitions business district sidewalk 9.04.041
    violation, penalty 9.04.050


BINGO
Definitions 9.36.020
Inspection 9.36.090
License appeal procedure 9.36.1 10
    application investigation 9.36.060
    required information 9.36.040
    denial, suspension, revocation 9.36.100
    nontransferable 9.36.070
    required 9.36.030
    term, fees 9.36.050
Permitted When 9.36.010
Restrictions 9.36.080
Violation, Penalty 9.36.120

BLASTING
See EXPLOSIVES

BOARDINGHOUSE See ZONING

BOND
Clerk, City, Amount Designated 2.12.010
Excavation Permit 12.08.280
Finance Director 2.44.020

Officials, City
    amounts designated 2.1 2.01 0
    submission requirements 2.1 2.020
Police Chief, Amount Designated 2.12.010
Poundmaster, Amount Designated 2.12.010
Treasurer, City, Amount Designated 2.12.010


BRUSH
See WEEDS, DEBRIS

BUILDING
Code See UNIFORM CODES
Department See ZONING
Garage, Storage Space compliance required before building permit issuance 15.24.030
    purpose of provisions 15.24.010
    required 15.24.020
    violation, penalty 15.24.040

Inspector
See BUILDING INSPECTOR Numbering
assignment 15.20.060
    required, time limit 15.20.020
    size, placement specifications 15.20.010
    system designation even, odd 15.20.050
    map 15.20.030
    starting points 15.20.050
    violation 15.20.070

Permit
See ZONING BUILDING INSPECTOR BUILDING INSPECTOR
Electrical
    code enforcement 15.08.100
    inspection authority 15.08.060

Sign
    nonconforming abatement 15.28.390
    notice issuance 15.28.360

Zoning Duties
See ZONING

BURNING
See WEEDS. DEBRIS

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
See PARKING, BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
BUSINESS LICENSE
    See also LICENSE
    Alarm Business 8.24.040
    Food Vendor, Portable 5.06.0 12
    Garbage Collection 8. I8.090
 

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CABLE SYSTEMS
Customer Service and Consumer Protection Standards
Billing
    complaints 4 08 170
    prorated 4.08.140
    refunds 4.08.180
    statement 4.08.150
Deposits 4.08.240
Disabled services 4.08.070
Disconnections 4.08.200
    due to nonpayment 4.08.220
General 4.08.010
Notices lo the city 4,08090
    to subscribers regarding service 4.08.080
    changes in notice information 4.08.100
    other 4.08. I20
Service credits for cable 4.08.lOO
    credit k>r impairment 4.08.1 00
   
immediate disconnection 4.08.230
    interruptions of service 4.08.130
    Parental control option 4.08.250
Penalties 4.08.260
Office availability 4.08.020
Other reports 4 08 040
Relief 4.08.270
Scheduling work 4.08.050
Security deposit 4.08.2 10
Standards 4.08.060
Telephones 4.08.030
Truth in advertising 4.08.1 10
General
Administration of title-Adoption
    of regulations 4.04.090
Books and records 4.04.140
Definitions 4.04.010
Enforcement and remedies 4.04.130
Exemptions 4.04.180
Franchise
    application fee 4.04.070
    required 4.04.020
    failure to obtain 4.04.030
    existing franchise 4 .04.040
    form of franchise 4.04.050
    filing an application 4.04.060
    nature of franchise 4.04.080
    procedures for paying and in lieu of 4.04.200
    transfers 4.04.100
General conditions upon construction. operation arid repair 4.04.1 10
Maps required 4.04 160
Other records required 4.04.170
Protection of city of Sonora and residents 4.04.120
Privacy 4.04.190
Reports 4.04.150 1,
Legislative Findings and Purpose
Findings 4.02.010
Purposes 4.02.020
Miscellaneous
Calculation of time 4.10.020
Captions 4. 10.010
Connections to cable
    communications system
Use of antennae 4.10.040
Discrimination prohibited 4.10.050
Severability 4.10.030
Transitional provisions 4.10.060

Special Rules Applicable
Applications
    generally 4.06.01 0
    initial franchise or renewal franchise 4.06.020
    renewal franchise filed pursuant to 47  U.S.C. i 546 4.06.030
Franchise fee 4.06.050
Legal qualifications 4.06.040
Minimum franchise conditions 4.06.070
No exclusivity 4.00.060

Rate regulation and consumer protection 4.

CARDROOMS
Dealers, Employees Work Permit
    current permit required 9.34.020
    required. procedure. regulations generally 9.34.140
    revocation when appeals 9.34.150
Definitions 9.34.01 0

Gambling Tables
    number permitted 9.34.090
    temporary use. permit 9.34.090
Hours of Operation 9.34.050

License
    application. contents. investigation 9.34.030
business license See also BUSINESS LICENSE
    regulations applicability 9.34.160
fees
failure to renew penalty fee 9.34.1 10
    generally 9.34.100
    issuance conditions 9.34.040
    renewal failure penalty fee 9.34.1 10
    required requirements generally 9.34.020

revocation
    appeals 9.34.130
    when, authority 9.34.120 1
Location Restrictions 9.34.050

Patrons
See also Specific Subject
    security, safety 9.34.070
Violation, Penalty 9.34.170
Wagering, Limits 9.34.080

CEMETERY
Burial
    location determination 2.36.100
    permit fee 2.36.300
    supervision 2.36.220
Curbing. Masonry Requirements 2.36.170
Destruction of Trees or Shrubs
Unlawful 2.36.180

Disinterment
    permit information required 2.36.250
    required 2.30.230
    request procedure 2.36.240
    supervision 2.30.220

Grave
    depth requirements 2.36.260
    license fee 2.36.300
    liner 2 36.1 10

marker
See Grave Marker
permit fee
See price, permit, license fee price, permit,
license fee 2.36.300
    sale procedure 2.36.090
    size 2.36.290

    standard, defined 2.36.280
Grave Marker
See also Mountain Shadow Cemetery damaging, defacing,
unlawful 2.36.190
    placement, charges in green section 2.36.140
    outside green section 2.36.150
    requirements generally 2.36.130

Green Section
See
also Specific Subject
established 2.36.310
Hours See Use Restrictions Interment
See also Burial restrictions 2.36.280
Littering Unlawful 2.36.200 Ld

See Grave
Management, Supervision 2.36.040
Map Designated 2.36.010

Mountain Shadow Cemetery
    grave requirements liner 2.36.1 10
    marker 236.120
    maintenance, care 2.36.1 60
    veteran's section interment eligibility 2.36.320
Old City Cemetery, Regulations 236.270

Plot
See Grave
Purchases, Hiring, Council Approval Required 2.36.060

Superintendent See CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENT
Tombstone See Grave Marker
Use Restrictions
See also
Specific Subject additional,
designated 2.36.2 10

Veteran's Section
See Mountain Shadow Cemetery
Violation, Penalty 2.36.330
CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENT
Burial Supervision 2.36.100, 2.36.220
Contract-Making Authority 2.36.030
Curbing, Masonry Requirements Enforcement 2.36.170

Disinterment
    duties designated 2.36.240
    supervision 2.36.220

Grave Marker
    placement authority 2.36.140, 2.36.150
    requirements enforcement 2.36.1 30
Improvement, Maintenance Duties
Generally 2.36.050
Lot, Grave Sale Duties Designated 2.36.090


Mountain Shadow Cemetery
    grave requirements imposition
    liner 2.36.1 10
    marker 2.36.120
    maintenance 236.160
    veteran's section 2.36.320
Office Created, Appointment 2.36.020
Recordkeeping Duties Designated 2.36.080
Report to Council 2.36.070

Supervision Authority 2.36.040
CLAIM AGAINST CITY
Filing 3.28.010
Special Case 3.28.020


CLERK, CITY
CLERK, CITY Bingo License Appeal Hearing
Setting 9.36.1 10
Bond Required, Amount Designated 2.12.010
Clerk Treasurer
    duties as 2.08.010
    salary as 2.08.020

Parking, Business Improvement Area Charges, Assessments 3.36.120
Parking Zone Establishment Recordkeeping 10.08.050
Sign Appeal Hearing Notice Issuance 15.28.450
Underground Utility District Notice Issuance designation 12.24.070
    designation hearing 12.24.020

Weed, Debris Removal Recordkeeping 8.12.030
Zoning Duties See ZONING COASTERS
See COASTING DEVICES COASTING DEVICES Bicycles
See Specific Subject BICYCLE, SKATEBOARD Coasters See Specific Subject
Definitions 8.26.010
In-line Skates, Roller Skates See Specific Subject Scooters See Specific Subject Skateboards
See Specific Subject BICYCLE, SKATEBOARD SKATEBOARD
Unlawful Use, Operation designated
    locations designated 8.26.020
    exceptions 8.26.020, 8.26.030
    violation evidence, seizure 8.26.050 '
    liability, penalty 8.26.040


CODE
Act by Agent Construed as Act by
Principal 1.04.010
Adoption 1 .01.010
Authority 1.01.030
Computation of Time 1.04.010
Construction 1.04.040
Definitions, Construction of Tern 1.04.010
Effective Date 1 .01.090
Effect of Adoption 1.01.080
Grammatical Interpretation 1.04.020
Headings 1 .01.060

Ordinance
    passed prior to adoption 1 .01.040
    repeal not to revive 1.04.050
Penalty, General, Designated 1.08.010
Prohibited Acts Include Causing, Permitting 1.04.030
References amendments 1 .01.050
    specific ordinances 1 .01.070
Separability 1.01.100
Title, Citation, Reference 1.04.020


COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Ad Hoc Committees, Authority 2.06.030
Community Government Committees, Authority 2.06.020
Council Committees, Authority 2.06.010


COMPENSATION
Cemetery Superintendent 2.36.030
Employees, City 2.16.010

Poundmaster 6.04.080

CONTRACTS
See PURCHASING

CONVALESCENT HOME
See ZONING

COUNCIL, CITY
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Hearing 10.16.050

Bingo License Appeal Hearing 9.36.1 10
Cemetery Committee
    composition, powers generally 2.36.040
    purchase, hiring approval authority 2.36.070

Finance Director compensation
    Setting 2.44.040
Fire Chief Appointment 2.20.010
Meetings, Time, Place 2.04.010
Parking
    fee, rate establishment meter 10.08.090
    violation 10.08.210
    violation impoundment 10.08.210
    zone establishment, change 10.08.050

Parking, Business Improvement Area
    benefit zones establishment, modification 3.30.100
    charges, assessment reduction 3.36.110

Planning Commission
    funding 2.32.050
    secretary appointment 2.32.070

Purchasing Authority 3.60.040
Redevelopment Agency Duties
Generally 2.52.020
Speed Limits Establishment 1.16.010
Transient Occupancy Tax Appeal Hearing 3.20.1 10
Underground Utility District Designation 12.24.020, 12.24.030
Zoning Duties See ZONING

CROSSWALK
See TRAFFIC

CURFEW
Definitions 9.28.010
Exemptions, Generally 9.28.020
Regulations 9.28.020
Room Rental to Minors, Report
    requirements 9.28.040
    violation, penalty 9.28.050
Violation, Penalties 9.28.030

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DATUM PLANE
See STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

DEBRIS
See SOLID WASTE WEEDS, DEBRIS

DESIGN REVIEW
See ZONING
DOG See ANIMAL POLICE DEPARTMENT

DWELLING
See BUILDING ZONING
 

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EATING, DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT See ZONING

ELECTION
Date 1.16.010

ELECTRICAL CODE
Additions, Alterations, Compliance Required 15.08.080
Adopted 15.08.010
Applicability 15.08.015
Connection to Installation, Requirements 15.08.070
Enforcement Authority 15.08.100
General Provisions 15.08.030
Inspection 15.08.060

Permit fees 15.08.050
    requirements 15.08.040

ELECTRICIAN
Temporary Service Requirements 15.08.090
Violation, Penalty 15.08.1 10

ELECTRICIAN, CITY
Radio Interference Regulations Enforcement 9.16.040
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Definitions 8.30.020
Emergency Operations
Center, Establishment, Duties 8.30.120
Line of Succession 8.30.030
Operational Area Committee Designated, Participation 8.30.090
Organization Designated, Powers, Duties 8.30.100
Plan, Purpose, Scope 8.30.1 10
Program Established, Scope, Authority 8.30.080
Purpose of Provisions 8.30.010

State of Local Emergency
    declaration, scope, authority 8.30.050
    emergency measures when 8.30.060
    rules, orders, scope, authority 8.30.070
    termination when, effect 8.30.130
Violation, Penalty 8.30.140

EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR
Appointment 8.30.080
Office Created, Designated 8.30.020

EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR
Line of Succession 8.30.030
Office Created, Designated 8.30.020

EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT
Office Created, Designated 8.30.020

EMPLOYEE, CITY
See also Specific Employee
Salary Payment Procedure 2.16.010

ENGINEER, CITY
Curb Line Establishment 15.28.020
Excavation
    materials use approval 12.08.240
    paving order issuance 12.08.200
    permit denial 12.08.080
Superintendent of Streets, Duties as 12.08.040

EXCAVATION
Underground Utility District Work
Order 12.24.090
EXCAVATION
Access public
    required 12.08.120
    right-of-way temporary, requirements 12.08.130
Backfill completion notice required 12.08.200

    required, requirements generally 12.08.190
Barricades, Warnings
    labeling requirements 12.08.170
    provided by city when, costs 12.08.160
    required 12.08.150

Bond
    refund when 12.08.290
    required 12.08.280
Commencement of Work Notice Required 12.08.100
Completion by City When, Costs 12.08.180
Definitions 12.08.020

Engineer, City, Duties
See ENGINEER, CITY
Improvement Restoration Required 12.08.220
Inspection Required, Fees 12.08.250
Liability Insurance Requirements 12.08.270
Materials, Alternate, Use Approval Procedure 12.08.240
Monument Removal, Replacement Procedure 12.08.230
Pavement Restoration, Fees, Performance 12.08.210
Performance Standards 12.08.1 10


Permit
    application contents 12.08.040
    required when, exception 12.08.050
    completion date, extension 12.08.070
    conditions 12.08.060
    denial 12.08.080
    required 12.08.030
    revocation 12.08.090

Public Way
See also Access
    closing permitted when 12.08.140
Purpose of Provisions 12.08.010
Street Maintenance Requirements 12.08.260
Violation, Penalty 12.08.300

EXPLOSIVES
See also FIREWORKS
Blasting, Permission Required 8.04.050
Flammable Liquids
    restrictions 8.04.030
    storage requirements 8.04.040

Gasoline
See Flammable Liquids
Gunpowder Storage Requirements 8.04.020
Receiving Storage Restrictions 8.04.010
Violation, Penalty 8.04.060

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FILMING PERMIT
Definitions 5.16.030
Liability 5.16.080


Permit
    application 5.16.070
    exceptions 5.16.050
    required 5.16.040
    rules 5.16.060
Purpose 5.16.020
Title 5.16.010

FINANCE DIRECTOR
Bond 2.44.020
Compensation 2.44.040
Office Created 2.44.010
Powers. Duties 2.44.030

FIREARM
See WEAPON

FIRE CHIEF
Appointment 2.20.010
Duties Generally 2.20.140

Weed, Debris Removal Authority 8.12.030 (Sonora 10-02)
 

FIRE CODE
FIRE CODE Adoption 15.12.010
Appeal Procedure 15.12.040
Definitions 15.12.030
Violation, Penalty 15.12.050

FIRE DEPARTMENT
Administrative Authority 2.20.140 (Sonora 10-02)

FIREWORKS
Apparatus, Equipment, Unauthorized Use
    penalty 9.20.040
    prohibited 9.20.010


Chief Engineer
See FIRE CHIEF
Composition Selection 2.20.010
Driving Over Hose penalty 9.20.040
    prohibited 9.20.020

Emergency Medical Response 2.20.210
 
False Alarm
    penalty 9.20.040
    prohibited 9.20.040

Historical Companies, Authority, Duties 2.20.200
Station
See ZONING FIREWORKS
See also EXPLOSIVES
Definitions 8.08.010
Prohibited Activities
    discharging exemption when, permit requirements 8.08.040
    unlawful acts 8.08.020
    possession, storage 8.08.020
    selling, soliciting for sale 8.08.030
    violation fireworks disposal when 8.08.060
    penalty 8.08.50

FIRE ZONE
Fire District Established 15.16.010
One Designated 15.16.020
Three Designated 15.1 6.040
Two Designated 15.16.030

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
See EXPLOSIVES

FOOD VENDOR, PORTABLE
Definitions 5.06.010
Enforcement 5.06.090


License
    application 5.06.022
    fees designated 5.06.070
    increase, authority 5.06.080
    number, in benefit zones 5.06.020
    required 5.06.012
    term 5.06.024
Location, Hours 5.06.040
Trash Containers Required 5.06.050
Vehicle Construction 5.06.060

FOUNTAIN
Behavior on, around
See PUBLIC PROPERTY FUND
See Specific Fund

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GARAGE
See BUILDING GARBAGE
See SOLID WASTE WEEDS, DEBRIS GENERAL ELECTION See ZONING

GRAFFITI
Definitions 8.22.010
Findings of Fact 8.22.020
Removal 8.22.050
Reward for Information 8.22.040
Violation, Penalty 8.22.060

GRASS
See WEEDS, DEBRIS

GUESTHOUSE
See ZONING

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HAZARDOUS WASTE
See WEEDS, DEBRIS

HILLSIDE PRESERVATION
See ZONING HISTORIC ZONE
See ZONING HOSPITAL
See ZONING HOTEL

HOTEL
See ZONING

HOUSE NUMBERING SYSTEM
See BUILDING HOUSING CODE
See UNIFORM CODES

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INFRACTION
Penalty, General 1.08.010

IN-LINE SKATES
See COASTING DEVICES

INTERMITTENT VENDORS
Applicability of Provisions 5.12.090
Business License issuance, display 5.1 2.070
    required 5.1 2.020
    revocation, suspension 5.12.080
    taxes, applicability 5.12.120
Definitions 5.12.010


Letter of Acknowledgement
    application 5.12.040
    issuance 5.12.050
    required 5.12.030
    transferability 5.12.060


Streets, Highways, Conducting Business
    upon 5.12.100
Violation, Penalty 5.12.1 10

INTOXICATION
Unlawful
    in automobile 9.12.020
    in public places generally 9.08.010
    on streets, sidewalks, highways 9.12.010
Violation, Penalty 9.08.020, 9.12.030

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LAWN CLIPPINGS, LEAVES
See WEEDS, DEBRIS

LICENSE
See also BUSINESS LICENSE PERMIT
Animals dogs See Specific Subject
   
generally 6.04.080
    kennel, animal facility 6.04.090
    vicious, dangerous animal 6.04.264

Bingo 9.36.020
Cardrooms 9.34.020

Construction Work 15.04.030

Dogs See Animals
Solicitation 9.34.010

LIQUOR
See INTOXICATION

LIVESTOCK
See ANIMAL

LOADING ZONE
See TRAFFIC

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MAYOR
Cemetery Committee Appointment 2.36.040
Planning Commission Appointment 2.32.020

MECHANICAL CODE
See UNIFORM CODES

MINING
City Waterways, In
    restrictions 8.28.01 0
    violation, penalty 8.28.020

MINOR
See also CURFEW Harmful Matter, Display to Minors adult material,
    display prohibitions 9.46.040
    commercial exploitation, prohibited
when 9.46.030
definitions 9.46.010
    findings, purpose of provisions 9.46.020
    savings clause 9.46.080

Violation
    nuisance 9.46.070
    penalty 9.46.060

MISDEMEANOR
MISDEMEANOR Penalty, General 1.08.0 10

MOBILE HOME
See TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX ZONING

MONUMENT
Behavior on, around
See PUBLIC PROPERTY

MORTUARY
See ZONING

MOUNTAIN SHADOW CEMETERY
See CEMETERY

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NUISANCE
Abandoned Vehicle 10.16.010
Adult Materials, Display to Minors 9.46.070
Construction Noise 8.20.040
Continuation, Penalty 8.20.030
Definitions 8.20.010
Dogs
, When 10.04.265

Sign, nonconforming 15.28.410
Violation, Penalty 8.20.020

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OCCUPANCY TAX
See TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX

OFFICE
See ZONING
CITY CEMETERY See CEMETERY ORDINANCE
See CODE

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PARK
See also ZONING
Hours 9.04.045

PARKING
See also ZONING
Applicability
    designated 10.080 10
    exceptions 1O.O8.020

Camping Purposes
Prohibited 1O.08. 190
Commission
See PARKING AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Curb Marking Specifications 10.04.060
Disabled Person's Space,
Enforcement 10.08.240
Enforcement Procedures 10.08.220

Improvement Area
See PARKING, BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
Loading Zone See TRAFFIC
Private Area
    Speeding 10.08.240
    Standards 10.08.030

Violation
    fees I0.08.210
    impoundment when,
    procedure 10.08.200
    penalty designated 10.08.230

Zone charge
    during construction 10.08.070
    emergency, temporary 10.08.060
    special events, holidays 10.08.080
    classification designated 10.08.040
    establishment, change procedure 10.08.050

 

PARKING AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Chairperson,
Chairperson Pro Tem 10.24.060
Cooperation of City Staff 10.24.1 10
Decisions Appeal 10.24.130
Established 10.24.0 10
Liability Limitation 10.24.120

Meetings
    generally 10.24.070
    quorum 10.24.080

Members
    number, composition, appointment 10.24.020
    removal 10.24.050

PARKING, BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
    term 10.24.030
    vacancies 10.24.040
Powers, Duties 10.24.090
Procedural Rules 10.24.100

PARKING, BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
Amendment, Modification 3.36.100
Assessment See also Charges, Assessments
    establishment 3.36.090
Authority Designated 3.36.010

Boundary, Benefit Zones, Established 3.36.050
Charge See also Charges, Assessments
    accounting, disposition 3.36.080
    established 3.36.070


Charges, Assessments See also Assessments
    collection, basis 3.36.120
    exemption 3.36.130
    reduction for hardship, inequity 3.36. 110
Definitions 3.36.040
Established, Purpose 3.30.020
In-lieu Fee, Credit 3.36.140


PEACE OFFICER TRAINING
See also POLICE DEPARTMENT
Standards Adopted 2.24.020
State Aid Desired, Declaration 2.24.010


PEDESTRIAN
See TRAFFIC
PENALTY, GENERAL
Designated, Applicability 1.08.010

PERMIT
See also LICENSE
Animals
    animal establishment, commercial 6.04.340
    exhibition use 6.04.350

Cardrooms
    dealers, employees work permit 10.34.140
    gabling tables, temporary use permit 9.34.000
Cemetery Disinterment 2.36.230
Construction Work 15.04.030
Electrical 15.08.040

Excavation 12.08.030
Fireworks Discharge 8.08.040
Sign
    erection 15.28.030
    permanent, required 15.28.020

Streets and Sidewalks Construction, Repair 12.04.020
Taxicab Driver 5.14.070
Weed, Debris Burning 8.12.090

PERSONNEL, CITY
See EMPLOYEE, CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION
Appointment, Composition 2.32.020
Created, Purpose 2.32.0 10

Expense
Reimbursement 2.32.090
Financing 2.32.050
Meetings, Records 2.32.060

Powers, Duties Generally 2.32.080
Removal 2.32.040
Secretary, Appointment 2.32.070
Term, Vacancy Filling 2.32.030

Zoning Duties
See ZONING

PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Landscaping Plan, Duties
    parking lots, multi-unit security provisions 12.20.135
    dwellings 12.20.130
    subdivisions, planned unit developments 12.20.120

PLUMBING CODES
See also UNIFORM CODES
Adopted 15.04.010
Violation, Penalty 15.04.020

POLICE CHIEF
Animal Control Officer 6.04.030
Bingo license denial, suspension, revocation 9.36.100
    investigation 9.30.060

Bond Required. Amount Designated 2.I2.0I0
Crosswalk Designation. Maintenance 10.04.030
Curb Marking Authority 10.04.000

POLICE DEPARTMENT
Graffiti, Enforcement 8.22.050
Loading Zone Determination 10.04.050
Nuisance Abatement 8.20.020
Parking Violation, Citation Issuance 10.08.220
Sidewalk Merchandise Display Removal Authority 12.l6.040
Solicitation License Issuance 9.34.020
Speed Limit Signs Erection 10.16.030
Tax Administrator Duties Designated 3.20.100
Unclaimed Personal Property Disposition 2.56.0 10

POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief See POLICE CHIEF
Dog, Injuring, Teasing, Killing
Prohibited 9.38.010
Training See POLICE OFFICER TRAINING
Weapon-carrying
Authority 9.32.010

P0RTABILE FOOD VENDOR
See FOOD VENDOR, PORTABLE

POUNDMASTER
Bond Required, Amount Designated 2.12.010

PROPERTY TAX
See REAL PROPERTY
TRANSFER TAX PUBLIC PROPERTY
Exclusivity of Provisions 9.50.080
Monuments, Fountains, Structures
Generally 9.50.040
Obstruction
    applicability of provisions 9.50.030
    generally 9.50.010
   
sitting, lying on public way 0.50.020
Purpose of Provisions 9.50.070
Urination, Defecation 9.50.050
Violation, Frequency 9.50.060

PUBLIC WORKS
Overtime Wage Specified 3.32.010
 

PURCHASING
Authority
    administration 3.60.030
    council 3.60.040

Bidding
    informal, use 3.60.070
    lowest bidder, determination 3.60.090
Change Orders 3.60.130

Contracts
    See Specific Subject
Cooperative Agreements 3.60.150
Formal Contracts
    exemption 3.60.110
    use 3.60.100
Professional Services 3.60.050
Sole-source Procurement 3.60.120
Violation, Purchase Void 3.60.160

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RADIO INTERFERENCE 
Enforcement of Provisions 9.16.040
Inspection, Test, Notice of Violation 9.16.030
Unlawful
    exceptions 9.16.020
    when 9.16.010
Violation, Penalty 9.16.050

REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
Administration 3.12.090
Adoption Authority, Title 3.12.010
Exemptions conveyance reorganization 3.12.060
Securities and Exchange Commission
    order 3.12.070
    government agencies 3.12.050
    instrument to secure debt 3.12.040
    transfer of realty held in partnership 3.12.080
Imposed, Amount designated 3.12.030 Refund Claim Procedure 3.12.100

RECORDER, CITY
Bond Required, Amount Designated 2.12.030
Nuisance Abatement Authority 8.20.030
Real Property Transfer Tax Administration 3.12.090

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Authority 2.52.020
Designated 2.52.010

REFUSE, RUBBISH
See SOLID WASTE WEEDS, DEBRIS

RETAIL SALES
See SALES AND USE TAX ZONING

ROLLER SKATES
See COASTING DEVICES

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SALES AND USE TAX
Contract with State 3.16.050
Effective Date 3.1 6.170
Enjoining Collection Prohibited 3.16.140
Exclusions, Exemptions 3.16.1 20
Operative Date 3.16.030
Place of Sale Designated 3.16.070
Purpose 3.16.040
Rate Designated 3.16.020
Sales Tax Imposed 3.16.060
Seller's Permit Not Required 3.16.1 10
Separability 3.1 6.160

State Statutes
    adopted 3.16.090
    amendments 3.16.130
    limitations 3.16.100
Title 3.16.010
Use Tax Imposed 3.16.080
Violation, Penalty 3.16.150

SANITARIUM
See ZONING

SCHOOL IMPACT MITIGATION PROCEDURES
Established 15.32.010

SCOOTERS SCOOTERS
See COAST DEVICES

SIDEWALK
See STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

SIGN
Abandoned, Abatement
Procedure 15.28.420
Animated, Prohibited 15.28.050
Appeal Procedure 15.28.450
A-Type, Restricted 15.28.090
Banner 15.28.270
Canopy, Allowable Area 15.28.100
Classification 15.28.330

Code See UNIFORM CODES
Combination of Types, Permissible
Designated 15.28.320
Construction, Maintenance Requirements 15.28.340
Construction Project 15.28250
Definitions 15.28.020
Directional, On-site 15.28.260
Directory 15.28.240
Exception Procedure 15.28.440
Flag 15.28.270

Flashing Lights Prohibited 15.28.070
Freestanding
    movable, prohibited 15.28.090
    requirements 15.28.190
Historical Marker 15.28.295
Historic Area 15.28.165

Installation, Wiring Regulations
Generally 15.28.120
Lighted, Intensity
Restrictions 15.28.170
Nameplate 1528.290
Noncommercial 15.28.280

Nonconforming
    abatement removal by city when 15.28.390
    required 15.28.380

    modification requirements 15.28.400
    notice, record 15.28.360
    nuisance when 15.28.410
    removal, amortization period 152.350
    subsequent to effective date 15.28.370
Parcel, Vacant 1528.140
Permanent, Design Review Required 15.28.135
Permit application,
    fee 15.28.130
    required, exception 1538.030
Prohibitions See also Specific Type
    exception 15.28.150
    locations, types, additional 15.28.160

Projecting
over public property,
    clearance
15.38.110
    requirements 15.28.210
Purpose, Intent of Provisions 1528.010
Residential District Provisions 15.28.180
Roof, prohibited 1528.220
Sound Prohibited 15.28.060
Special Purpose, Requirements
    construction project 15.28.250
    directory 15.28.240
    generally 15.28.230
    house or business flag or banner 15.28.270
    nameplate 1528.290
    noncommercial 15.28.280
    on-site directional 15.28.260
    special 15.28.3 10
    subdivision 15.28.300

Special Service 15.28.310
Subdivision 1528.300
Theater, Regulations 15.28.3 11
Unlawful, Abatement Procedure 1528.430
Vehicle 15.28.095
Violation, Penalty 15.28.460
Wall, Requirements 15.28.200
Wind, Prohibited 15.28.040
Window, Allowable Area 15.28.080
Wiring 15.28.120

SUBDIVISIONS
Title 16

SKATEBOARD
Prohibited Where
See also BICYCLE, SKATEBOARD COASTING DEVICES
    area of nonuse 9.04.043
    parking areas, structures 9.04.042

SOLICITATION
Definitions 9.54.010
False, Misleading 9.54.050
Location Restricted 9.54.030
Manner, Behavior, Prohibitions 9.54.040
Time Restricted 9.54.020
Violation, Penalty 9.54.060

SOLID WASTE
Appeal 7.04.050
Collection
    billing See Rates, Charges
    container maintenance 7.24.090
    name, telephone number
    required 7.24.120
    customer complaint 7.24.110
    equipment standards
    generally 7.24.020
    vehicle identification 7.24.030
    headquarters, telephone
    listing requirements 7.24.100
    privacy 7.24.040
    requirements generally 7.24.01 0
    service denial 7.24.140

    provided on request 7.24.130
 

SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
Definitions
    designated 7.08.020-7.08.370
    generally 7.08.010
Endings 7.04.020

Franchise See also Franchise, Permit
application evaluation, approval, hearing 7.16.040
    application, contents 7.16.010
    contents 7.16.050
    fee 7.16.090
    financial report 7.16.070
    operating plan contents 7.16.030
    submission required 7.16.020
    records, inspection, reporting requirements 7.1 6.060
    transferability 7.1 6.100
    violation, enforcement notification 7.16.080
Franchise, Permit
    collection area assignment 7.12.010
    franchisee obligation, right 7.12.030
    required exemption 7.12.050
    generally 7.12.020
Permit See also Franchise, Permit
    application, contents 7.20.010
    issuance 7.12.060
Purpose of Provisions 7.04.030

Rates, Charges billing
    authority, limitations 7.28.010
    collection 7.24.150
    modification 7.28.020
Title of Provisions 7.04.010
Violation, Penalty 7.04.040


SPECIAL GAS TAX
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
    Creation 3.24.010
Moneys
    source 3.24.020
    use 3.24.030

STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Bench Mark Designated 1.12.010
Construction
    fees, city work 12.04.040
    liability for damages, insurance requirements 12.04.050
    permit application, contents 12.04.030
    required 12.04.020
    standards, specifications 12.04.010

Datum Plane
    designated 1.12.020
    elevations, reference 1.12.030

Excavation See EXCAVATION Fund
See SPECIAL GAS TAX

STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
Obstruction See NUISANCE PUBLIC PROPERTY
Repair, Removal See Construction
Sidewalk
    defined 1.04.010
    maintenance requirements 12.04.060
    merchandise display cleanup
    requirements 12.16.070
    liability insurance
    required 12.16.050
    permitted when 12.16.010
    removal when 12.16.040

    restrictions
    generally 12.16.020, 12.16.030
    time limits 12.16.060

Street closing authorized
    when 12.12.010

TAX
    notice 12.12.020
    violation, penalty 12.12.030

    cut
See EXCAVATION
    use restrictions
    play 9.04.030
    violation, penalty 9.04.050

Tree See TREES, SHRUBS

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TAX
See Specific Tax

TAX COLLECTOR, CITY
Duties Transferred to county
    assessor 3.08.010
    when 3.08.030
Office Abolished 3.08.020

TAXICABS
Certificate of Registration
Required 5.14.020
Commercial Advertising Prohibitions 5.14.060
Definitions 5.14.010
Driver Permit, Requirements 5.14.070
Enforcement, Supervisory Authority 5.14.040

Fees
    increase, authority 5.14.120
    payment due
    when 5.14.100
Liability Insurance Requirements 5.14.080
Rates for Fares 5.14.030
Regulations. Generally 5.14.050
Stands, Generally 5.14.090
Vehicle Maintenance Requirements 5.14.040
Violations, Penalties 5.14.110

TRAFFIC
Animal Regulations
See ANIMAL
Bicycle See BICYCLE, SKATEBOARD
Central Traffic District Designated 10.04.020
Commission See PARKING AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Crosswalks
    designated, specifications 10.04.030
    pedestrian use required 10.04.040
Definitions 10.04.010
Loading Zone Specifications 10.04.050

Parking See PARKING
Pedestrian
See Crosswalks
Speed Limits
    designated 10.16.020
    establishment, amendment procedures 10.16.010
    sign erection 10.16.030

Standing, Stopping
See PARKING
Truck Route
See Weight Limit
Violation, Penalty 10.04.070
Weight Limit
    applicability 10.12.020
    generally 10.12.010
Greenley Road, Lyons Street 10.12.080
    truck route designated 10.12.030
    exception to required USC 10.12.040
    pavement markings 10.12.060

    sign posting 10.12.050
    violation, penalty 10.12.070
Woods Creek Drive 10.12.090

TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEES
Definitions 3.50.020 (Sonora Supp. No. 2, 10-04)

TRAILER
Fee established, determination
    applicability 3.50.030
    expenditures, refunding, conditions 3.50.040
    payment, regulations 3.50.050
Purpose of Provisions 3.50.010
Waiver 3.50.060

TRAILER See ZONING SONORA CITY

TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
Adoption of Provisions of State Law 3.38.090
Amendments 3.38.130
Contract with State 3.38.050
Enjoining Collection Forbidden 3.38.140
Exemptions and Exclusions 3,38120
Expenditure Plan 3.38.040
Limitations on Adoption of State Law and Collection of Use Taxes 3.38.100
Operative Date 3.38.020
Permit Not Required 3.38.110
Place of Sale 3.38.070
Purpose 3.38.030
Severability 3.38.150
Title 3.38.010
Transactions Tax Rate 3.38.060
Use Tax Rate 3.38.080

TUOLUMNE COUNTY
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
Amendment 3.40.120
Contract with State 3.40.040
Enjoining Collection Prohibited 3.40.130
Exceptions 3.40.1 I0
Operative Date Designated 3.40.020
Permit not Required 3.40.100
Place of Sale Determination 3.40.060
Purpose of Provisions 3.40.030

TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
Rate
generally 3.40.050
    use tax 3.40.070

Severability of Provisions 3.40.140
State Statutes
    adopted 3.40.080
    limitation 3.40.090
Title of Provisions 3.40.010

TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
Appeal 3.20.110
Collection Actions 3.20.140
Definitions 3.20.020

Delinquency
    penalty, collection procedure 3.20.090
    tax determination 3.20.100
Effective Date 3.20.160

Exemptions 3.20.050
Hotel Registration Required 3.20.070
Imposed, Amount Designated 3.20.030
Mobile Home, Applicability 3.20.030

Operator
    duties
    generally 3.20.060
    recordkeeping duty 3.20.120
Refunds, Credit 3.20.130
Report. Remittance Procedure 3.20.080

Tax Administrator duties
See POLICE CHIEF
Title 3.20.010
Violation, Penalty 3.20.150

TRANSPORTATION CHARGE
Failure to Pay 9.42.010

TREASURER, CITY
Bond Required, Amount
Designated 2.12.010
Clerk/Treasurer
Duties See CLERK, CITY

TREE, LANDSCAPING BOARD
Duties, Responsibilities 12.20.040
Established, Designated 12.20.030

TREES, SHRUBS
Appeals 12.20.l50
Board See TREE, LANDSCAPING
See BOARD
Definitions 12.20.020
Discard, Removal Authority 12.20.100
Exemption 12.20.170

Landscaping Plan
    defined 12.20.1 15
    parking lots. multi-unit dwellings 12.20.130
    required for permit issuance 12.20.140
    subdivisions, planned unit developments 1220.140

List 12.20.050
Location 12.20.060
Maintenance Enforcement, 12.20.145
Maintenance, Removal 12.20.070

Pruning of Obstructions 12.20.090
Removal
See also Maintenance, Removal
    for future development, prohibited 12.20.1 10
Title of Provisions 12.20.010
Topping 12.20.080
Violation, Penalty 12.20.160

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UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY
Destruction 2.56.010
Sale
    procedure 2.56.010
    proceeds, disposition 2.56.030
Transfer to City Administrator 2.56.020

UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT
Construction
See Installation
Definitions 12.24.0 10
Designation
    effect 12.24.030
    notice requirements 12.24.070
    procedure 12.24.020

UNIFORM CODES
Installation
    extension of required time limit 12.24.100
    responsibility city 12.24.100
    property owner 12.24.090
    utility company 12.24.080

Unlawful Acts
    designated 12.24.040
    exceptions 12.24.060
Violation, Penalty 12.24.120


UNIFORM CODES
Adoption, Designated 15.04.010
Applicability 15.04.01 5

Construction Work, License, Permit
Requirements 15.04.030
Violation, Penalty 15.04.020

USE TAX
See SALES AND USE TAX

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VEHICLE
See BICYCLE, SKATEBOARD PARKING TRAFFIC

VENDOR, FOOD
See FOOD VENDOR, PORTABLE

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WATERWAYS, CITY
Mining Operations In
    restrictions 8.28.010
    violation, penalty 8.28.020

WEAPON
See also POLICE DEPARTMENT
Use Prohibitions
    designated 9.04.030
    violation, penalty 9.04.050

WEEDS, DEBRIS Brush, Leaves, Lawn Clippings
    definitions 8.16.010
    removal requirements brush, city work, fees 8.16.020
    city pick up, location 8.1 6.030
Definitions 8.12.010

Dumping, nuisance
    when 8.16.040
Hazardous Waste Disposal Prohibited 8.12.090
Removal alternatives 8.12.070
    burning, permit required 8.12.080
    contract charges
    designated 8.12.060
    procedure 8.12.050
    failure, abatement by city
    charges designated 8.12.060
    procedure 8.12.030
    required exceptions 8.12.040
    when 8.12.020

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YARD
See ZONING

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ZONING
Accessory Structure
mobile home park 17.48.070
rear yard 17.40.050
use permit 17.54.030

Administration
See Building Department
Planning Commission
Agricultural residential Zone
See AR Zone
Agricultural, AR Zone 17.12.020
Airport, Use Permit
Required 17.60.030
Amendment
    action 17.68.040
    conditions, report 17.68.030
    hearing, notice 17.68.020
    initiation procedure 17.68.010
    reconstruction 17.68.050

Animal Clinic
See Animal Shelter
Animal Life Preservation
Areas, OS Zone 17.11.020

ZONING
Animal Shelter CG zone 17.26.020
C zone 17.60.040
Applicability area
    included 17.06.010
Chapters 17.38-17.54 17.36.010
    conflicts 17.06.030
    to public agencies 17.06.020

AR Zone
    designated 17.08.010
    land and structure regulations 17.12.030
    permitted uses 17.12.020
    purpose 17.12.010
    uses permitted by use permit 17.60.030

Assembly Place, Off-street Parking 17.42.060
Association See Club Automobile Sales, Service
CG zone 17.26.020
CO zone 17.60.040
C zone 17.60.040
Automotive Service Station
CG zone 17.26.020
CO zone 17.60.040
C zone 17.60.040
Bank CO zone 17.22.020
    off-street parking 17.42.060
Bar See Eating, Drinking Establishment
Barbershop. Off-street Parking 17.42.060
Beauty Shop, Off-street Parking 17.42.060
Bed and Breakfast Establishment R-2 zone 17.60.040

R-3 zone 17.60.040
Billboard See Sign
Billiards See Pool Table
Boardinghouse See also Guesthouse
CO zone 17.22.020
off-street parking 17.42.060
R-2 zone 17.1 8.020
Bowling Establishment, Off-street Parking 17.42.060

Broadcasting Facility, Use Permit
Required 17.60.030
Building coverage
See Land and Structure Regulations
    department See Building Department height
See Land and Structure Regulations
    inspector See Building Inspector
    permit See Building Permit Building Department,
Administrative Authority 17.66.010
Building Inspector, Design Review Historic Committee
Secretary, Designated 17.32.130
Building Permit HD
    zone 17.34.060
    issued when 17.70.010
    not authorization of violation 17.70.020
    PD zone 17.30.040
Bulk Storage CG
    zone 17.26.020
    off-street parking 17.42.060
Bus Terminal CG
    zone 17.26.020 C
    zone 17.60.040
Cafe See Eating, Drinking Establishment
Caretaker's Dwelling, CG Zone 17.26.020
Certificate of Occupancy, Off-street Parking and Loading
ZONING Requirements 17.42.050
CG Zone
    designated 17.08.010
    land and structure regulations 17.26.030
    permitted uses 17.26.020
    purpose 17.26.010
    uses permitted by use permit 17.60.030, 17.60.040
Chimney See Pole, Chimney and Tower
Church See Place of Worship
Clerk, City, Appeal
Time-setting Duties
    design review historic
    zone 17.32.11 0
    use permit 17.62.100
Clinic CO
    zone 17.22.020 C
    zone 17.24.020
Club country, use permit required 17.60.030
CO zone 17.22.020
C zone 17.24.020
College See Educational Institution
Commercial Zones
See CG Zone C Zone
Commission See Planning Commission
Communications Equipment
Building See also Public Utility
Structure permitted by use permit 17.60.030 C
ommunity Apartment, :PD Zone 17.31.021
Community Building, Use Permit Required 17.60.030
Conditional Uses See Use Permit
Condominium, Condominium Conversion, :PD Zone 17.3 1.021
Condominium, Off-street Parking 17.42.060
Convalescent Home CG
    zone 17.60.040 CO
    zone 17.60.040 C
    zone 17.60.040 R-1
    zone 17.60.040 R-2
    zone 17.60.040 R-3
    zone 17.60.040
Council, City
    amendment decision 17.68.040
    density bonus proposal action 17.56.050
    design review historic zone appeal
    determination 17.32.120

    site plan review 17.52.040
    use permit appeal decision 17.62.100

CO Zone
    designated 17.08.010
    land and structure
    regulations 17.22.030
    permitted uses 17.22.020

    purpose 17.22.010
    uses permitted by use permit 17.60.030, 17.60.040
Cultural Value Areas, OS Zone 17.11.020

C Zone
    designated 17.08.010
    land and structure regulations 17.24.030
    permitted uses 17.24.020
    purpose 17.24.010, 17.60.030, 17.60.040
Definitions Ch. 17.04

Density Bonus
    applicability 17.56.020
    proposal council action 17.56.050
    planning commission action 17.56.040
    submittal 17.56.030
    purpose 17.56.010

ZONING
Design Review
Historic Committee
    established 17.32.040
    secretary designated 17.32.130
Design Review Historic Zone
    appeal determination by council 17.32.120
    filing procedure 17.32.100

   
placement on agenda 17.32.1 10
    applicability 17.32.030
    building permit, business license, plans approval 17.32.050
    demolition permit requirements 17.32.075
    design approval application 17.32.080
    committee decision 17.32.090

   
sandblasting masonry surfaces 17.32.065
Gold Rush, Mother Lode
    architecture 17.32.060
    permitted uses 17.32.020
    purpose 17.32.010
    structure outside, plans consideration 17.32.070

Dispensary
See Hospital Dwelling
See Specific Type Dwelling Unit
    defined 17.04.110
   
second, on residential property
See Second Dwelling
Unit Eating, Drinking Establishment
CO zone 17.60.040
C zone 17.24.020
drive-in, off-street parking 17.42.060
off-street parking 17.42.060
Ecological Purpose Uses, OS Zone 17.11.020

Educational Institution
See also School permitted by use permit 17.60.030
Elderly Persons, Dwelling Units
See Second Dwelling Unit Emergency
Shelter, C Zone, Use Permit Required 17.60.040
Enforcement 17.70.030
Entertainment See Place of Entertainment
Fault Zone Areas, OS Zone 17.1 1.020
Fence See Yard Fire Risk Areas, High, OS Zone 17.1 1.020
Fire Station CG zone 17.26.020

C zone 17.24.020
Fisheries, Commercial, Stream for Management, OS Zone 17.1 1.020
Flood Plain Areas, OS Zone 17.1 1.020
Floor Area See Land and Structure Regulations General Commercial Zone
See CG Zone Golf Course CO zone 17.22.020

C zone 17.24.020
miniature, off-street parking 17.42.060
    permitted by use permit 17.60.030
R-2 zone 17.18.020
R-3 zone 17.20.020
Government Facilities, Use Permit Required 17.60.030

Guesthouse See also Boardinghouse
AR zone 17.12.020
R-1 zone 17.16.020
RE zone 17.14.020

Health Facility,
R-3 Zone 17.60.040

ZONING Hedge
See Yard Hillside Preservation
    applicability of provisions 17.34.020
    decisions appeals 17.34.180
    final, effect 17.34.170
    development plan modifications 17.34.050
    preliminary, requirements 17.34.030

    requirements generally 17.34.040
    findings, purpose of provisions 17.34.010
    principles cut and fill slopes 17.34.100
    drainage 17.34.110
    driveways 17.34.090
    erosion control 17.34.120
    generally, alternatives 17.34.060
    guidelines 17.34.150
    parking 17.34.080
    maps 17.34.070
    slope density calculations 17.34.130
    vegetation management 17.34.140
    violation, penalty 17.34.160
Historic Areas, OS Zone 17.11.020

Historic Zone
See Design Review Historic Zone
Home Occupation
    appeals 17.59.050
    application 17.59.030
    business license requirements 17.59.060
    criteria for approval 17.59.020
    decision to approve 17.59.040
    purpose of provisions 17.59.010

Hospital
See also Sanitarium
C zone 17.24.020
permitted by use permit 17.60.030
Hotel CO zone 17.22.020
C zone 17.24.020
off-sat parking 17.42.060
Institution, CO Zone 17.22.020

Land and Structure Regulations
AR zone 17.12.030
CG zone 17.26.030
CO zone 17.22.030
C zone 17.24.030
ML zone 17.28.030
OS zone 17.1 1.030

PD zone 17.31.030
R-1 zone 17.16.030
R-2 zone 17.1 8.030
R-3 zone 17.20.030
RE zone 17.14.030

Land Area, Unimproved, Undeveloped,
OS Zone 17.1 1.020
Land-use project, Mixed,
PD Zone 17.31.021
Library. Use Permit
Required 17.60.030
Limited Manufacturing Zone
See ML Zone Limited Multifamily
Residential Zone See R-2 Zone
Loading See Off-street Parking and Loading Manufacturing
    light, CG zone 17.26.020
ML zone 17.28.020
    off-street parking 17.42.060

Medical Facility, R-3 Zone 17.60.040
Mineral Deposit Areas, OS Zone 17.1 1.020
Mixed Residential. Commercial Use, C Zone 17.24.020
ML Zone all uses permitted in nonresidential zones 17.28.020

ZONING
designated 17.08.010
land and structure
    regulations 17.28.030
    permitted uses 17.28.020
    purpose 17.28.010
    uses permitted by use permit 17.60.030

Mobile Home See also
Trailer on private lot See Mobile Home on
Private Lot park See Mobile Home Park Mobile Home on Private Lot
    building permit required 17.49.110
    compliance determination 17.49.090

    eligibility 17.49.060
    findings 17.49.010
    intent 17.49.030
    permit required 17.49.050
    permitted where 17.49.020
    placement on permanent foundation system, effect 17.49.040
    registration surrender 17.49.100
    requirements designated 17.49.070
    modification prohibited 17.49.080

Mobile Home Park
    accessory structures 17.48.070
    community open space
    required 17.48.040
CO zone 17.60.040
C zone 17.60.040

    generally 17.48.010
    parcel area 17.48.020
    roadway, driveway, pad requirements 17.48.080
    screening required 17.48.060
    site area 17.48.030
    utility requirements 17.48.090
    yard 17.48.050

Mortuary
CG zone 17.60.040
CO zone 17.60.040
C zone 17.24.020, 17.60.040
    off-street parking 17.42.060
R-I zone 17.60.040
R-2 zone 17.60.040
R-3 zone 17.60.040

Motel See Hotel Multifamily Dwelling
CO zone 17.22.020
C zone 17.24.020
    off-street parking 17.42.060
R-2 zone 17.1 8.020
R-3 zone 17.20.020

Multifamily Residential Zone
See R-2 Zone
R-3 Zone Museum, Use Permit Required 17.60.030
Natural Resources
    development, use permit
    required 17.60.030, 17.60.040
    preservation, production uses,
    OS zone 17.1 1.020

Nonconforming Use
    applicability 17.58.010
    continuance of prior use, conditions 17.58.020
    reconstructing, moving prohibited, exception 17.58.030
Nonprofit Organization, Use Permit Required 17.60.030
Office CG zone 17.26.020

CO zone 17.22.020
    off-street parking 17.42.060
    professional or business, C zone 17.24.020
    professional R-3 zone 17.60.040
Off-street Parking and Loading aisles, layout 17.42.040
    applicability 17.42.020 (Sonora 3-97)

ZONING
conditional use permit, variance installment
payment delinquency,
    effect 17.42.085
    required when,
    fees 17.42.080
    definitions 17.42.021
    improvement required for certificate of occupancy 17.42.050
    in-lieu fees 17.42.090
    loading berths layout 17.42.040
    number required 17.42.070
    location requirements 17.42.030

    parking facility,
    C zone 17.24.020
    parking lot, use permit
    required 17.60.030
    required when 17.42.075
    spaces required generally 17.42.010

    stalls 17.42.060
    stalls layout, "small cars" designation 17.42.040
    number required 17.42.060

One-family Dwelling
AR zone 17.12.020
CO zone 17.22.020
off-street parking 17.42.060
R-1 zone 17.16.020
R-2 zone 17.1 8.020
R-3 zone 17.20.020
RE zone 17.14.020

Open Space Zone
See 0s Zone
OS Zone
    land and structure regulations 17.11.030
    private property rights 17.11.040
    purpose 17.1 1.010
    uses permitted by use permit 17.11.020

Packing
CG zone 17.26.020
off-street parking 17.42.060

Parcel area See Parcel Area
    defined 17.04.220, 17.54.020
    number of structures allowed
    purpose 17.54.010
    use permit required when 17.54.030

    width See Land and Structure Regulations
Parcel Area See also Land and Structure Regulations
    applicability 17.38.020
    generally 17.38.010
    minimum additional requirements 17.38.050
    generally 17.38.040
    mobile home park 17.48.020
    reduction, division 17.38.030

Park
CO zone 17.22.020
C zone 17.24.020

permitted by use permit 17.60.030
R-2 zone 17.18.020
R-3 zone 17.20.020

Parking
See
Off-Street Parking and Loading
PD Zone
    applicability 17.30.020
    area requirements 17.30.060
    designated 17.08.010
    development plan requirements 17.30.080
    preliminary plan 17.30.082
    schedule required 17.30.081
    established 17.30.010

ZONING
    establishment, removal 17.30.070
    excluded areas 17.30.110
    height, space requirements 17.30.050

    map designation 17.30.100
    permitted uses 17.30.030
    plan approval prerequisite to building permit 17.30.040
    policy statement 17.30.090
    uses permitted by use permit 17.60.030

PD Zone conditions,
    requirements generally 17.31.022
    establishment, removal 17.31.032
    land, structure requirements, applicability 17.31.030
    permitted uses 17.31.020
    planned development permit required, requirements, issuance 17.31.033
    uses permitted 17.31.021
    purpose 17.31.010

    requirements
See also Specific Subject
    additional 17.3 1.031
    generally 17.3 1.022

Permitted Uses
AR zone 17.12.020
CG zone 17.26.020
CO zone 17.22.020
C zone 17.24.020

    design review historic zone 17.32.020
ML zone 17.28.020
PD zone 17.30.030
PD zone 17.31.020
R-1 zone 17.16.020
R-2 zone 17.1 8.020
R-3 zone 17.20.020
RE zone 17.14.020

Personal Service, Off-street Parking 17.42.060
Petroleum Sales, Storage
CO zone 17.60.040
C zone 17.60.040

Philanthropic Institution, Use Permit Required 17.60.030
Pinball Machines, Off-street Parking 17.42.060

Place of Entertainment
C zone 17.24.020
    off-street parking 17.42.060
    outdoor, C zone 17.60.040

Place of Worship
C zone 17.24.020
    off-street parking 17.42.060
    permitted by use permit 17.60.030

Planned Development Combining Zone
See :PD Zone Planned Development Zone
See PD Zone Planning Commission
    administrative authority
    generally 17.66.020
    use permit 17.66.030
    variance 17.66.040

    density bonus proposal
    action 17.56.040
    design review historic committee designation 17.32.040
    second dwelling unit use permit findings 17.55.060
    issuance 17.55.040
    site plan approval authority 17.52.040
    consideration time limit 17.52.040
    use permit hearing, decision 17.62.040
    zone boundary determination 17.10.020

Plant Life Preservation Areas,
OS Zone 17.11.020 (Sonora 3-97)
Playground
See Park
Pole, Chimney and Tower
    residential zone, maximum height 17.50.010
    utility, route approval, height requirements 17.50.020
Pool Table, Off-street Parking 17.42.060

Premanufactured Parts Assembly,
C Zone 17.24.020
Prezoning 17.06.040
Processing CG zone 17.26.020
    off-street parking 17.42.060

Public Park
See Park Public
Utility Structure
See also Communications Equipment Building
CG zone 17.26.020
C zone 17.24.020

off-street parking 17.42.060
permitted by use permit 17.60.030
Purpose, Authority 17.02.020
R-1 Zone designated 17.18.010
land and structure regulations 17.16.030
permitted uses 17.16.020
purpose 17.16.010
uses permitted by use permit 17.60.030, 17.60.040

R-2 Zone designated 17.08.010
land and structure regulations 17.18.030
permitted uses 17.18.020
purpose 17.18.010

uses permitted by use permit 17.60.030, 17.60.040
R-3 Zone designated 17.08.010
    land and structure regulations 17.20.030
    purpose 17.20.010

    uses permitted by use permit 17.60.030, 17.60.040
Rail Terminal,
CG Zone 17.26.030
Rangeland, OS Zone 17.1 1.020

Recreational Use, Indoor, Off-street Parking 17.42.060
Real Estate Tract Office, Use Permit Required 17.60.030
Recreation Uses, Outdoor, OS Zone 17.1 1.020

Recycling Facilities criteria, standards large
    collection facilities 17.57.050
    processing facilities 17.57.060
    reverse vending machines 17.57.030
    small collection facilities 17.57.040
    definitions 17.57.010

    permitted where, use permit required 17.57.020
Repair, Service, Off-street Parking 17.42.060

Research CG zone 17.26.020
    off-street parking 17.42.060

Residential Estates Zone
See RE Zone Residential Zones
See AR Zone R-1 Zone R-2 Zone R-3 Zone RE Zone
Restaurant See Eating, Drinking Establishment
Rest Home See Convalescent Home
Retail Sales
CG zone 17.26.020
C zone 17.24.020

ZONING outdoor,
C zone 17.60.040
RE Zone designated 17.08.010

land and structure
    regulations 17.14.030
    permitted uses 17.14.020
    purpose 17.14.010

    uses permitted by use permit 17.60.030
Scenic Highway Corridors,
OS Zone 17.11.020

School
See also Educational Institution
C zone 17.24.020
trade, CG zone 17.26.020
Scientific Purpose Uses, OS Zone 17.1 1.020
Second Dwelling Unit
    application procedures 17.55.050
    chapter applicability 17.55.020
    conditional use permit criteria 17.55.040
    definitions 17.55.030
    purpose 17.55.010
    use permit issuance 17.55.060

Services
CG zone 17.26.020
off-street parking 17.42.060

Service Station
See Automotive Service Station Sign
ML zone 17.28.020
unlighted, AR zone 17.12.020
Single-family Residence Off-street Parking 17.42.060

Single-family Residential Zone
See R-1 Zone Site Plan
    applicability 17.52.020
    generally 17.52.010
    request for review 17.52.040
    submittal 17.52.030

Stable, RE Zone 17.14.020
Stock Cooperative, PD Zone 17.31.021

Streams, Streamside Habitats, OS Zone 17.11.020
Studio
C zone 17.24.020
off-street parking 17.42.060

Taxi Terminal
CG zone 17.26.020
C zone 17.60.040
Title 17.02.010

Tourist and Administrative
Zone See
CO Zone Tower
See Pole, Chimney and Tower
Trade School
See School
 Trailer See also Mobile Home
    defined 17.46.010
    temporary use allowed when 17.46.030
    use as living quarters permitting unlawful 17.46.040
    prohibited, exception 17.46.050
    violation, penalty 17.46.060
    vacation, storage in residential zones 17.46.020

ZONING Trails,
OS Zone 17.11.020
Transitional Housing,
C Zone, Use Permit Required 17.60.040

Truck Terminal,
CG Zone 17.26.020
Unstable Soils Areas, OS Zone 17.11.020

Use allowed by right
See Permitted Uses multiple, off-street parking 17.42.060
permit See Use Permit Use Permit
additional structure on parcel 17.54.030
    appeal 17.62.100
    application decision 17.62.040
    filing 17.62.020
    hearing notice 17.62.030
    conditions 17.62.050

    effective date 17.62.080
    expiration 17.62.060
    filing 17.60.010
    generally 17.60.020
    nontransferable 17.62.070
    procedure generally 17.62.010

    reconsideration 17.62.090
    recycling facilities 17.57.020
    reconsideration 17.62.090

    revocation, modification
    procedure 17.62.110
    uses permitted in any zone 17.60.030
    in specific zone 17.60.040
    OS zone 17.11.020
Utility Easements, OS Zone 17.1 1.020

Variance See Use Permit Violation
    abatement 17.70.040
    penalty 17.70.050
Wall See Yard Water Area, Unimproved, Undeveloped, OS Zone 17.1 1.020
Watershed Lands, OS Zone 17.11.020
Watchman's Dwelling, CG Zone 17.26.020

Wholesaling
CG zone 17.26.020
    off-street parking 17.42.060

Worship, Place of
See Place of Worship
Wrecking Yard,
CG Zone 17.60.040
Yard See also Land and Structure Regulations
    applicability 17.40.020
    distance between detached buildings 17.40.070
    fence, wall or hedge 17.40.040
    front, required when 17.40.060
    generally 17.40.010
    mobile home park 17.48.050
    projections, overhangs 17.40.030
    rear, accessory structure 17.04.050
Zone See also Specific Zone boundaries
    determination 17.10.020
    map 17.10.010
classifications applicability 17.08.020
    designated 17.08.01 0

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