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ELK GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE

A Codification of the General Ordinances of the City of Elk Grove, California

Reformatted, Indexed, and Published by:

CODE PUBLISHING COMPANY | Seattle, Washington

This page of the Elk Grove Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 19-2009, passed September 9, 2009.

  Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS  Skip Title 1 Links

Chapter 1.01 CODE ADOPTION

Chapter 1.02 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Chapter 1.04 ENFORCEMENT OF CODE VIOLATION

Chapter 1.06 JUDICIAL REVIEW OF CITY DECISIONS

Chapter 1.07 VOTING BY THE CITY COUNCIL

Chapter 1.08 ENFORCEMENT OF CODE

Chapter 1.11 APPEALS

Chapter 1.12 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS

  Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL  Skip Title 2 Links

Chapter 2.04 CITY COUNCIL

Chapter 2.09 PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Chapter 2.10 CITY CLERK

Chapter 2.12 YOUTH COMMISSION

Chapter 2.14 POLICE DEPARTMENT

Chapter 2.64 UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

  Title 3 REVENUE AND TAXATION  Skip Title 3 Links

Chapter 3.04 UNIFORM SALES AND USE TAX

Chapter 3.08 UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX

Chapter 3.12 REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX

Chapter 3.14 EAST FRANKLIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2002-1 SPECIAL TAX

Chapter 3.16 COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2003-1 SPECIAL TAX

Chapter 3.18 COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2003-2 SPECIAL TAX

Chapter 3.19 COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-1 SPECIAL TAX

Chapter 3.20 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND

Chapter 3.21 COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 SPECIAL TAX

Chapter 3.24 SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND

Chapter 3.30 CITY FEES, CHARGES, RATES AND ASSESSMENTS

Chapter 3.32 CALIFORNIA LAND CONSERVATION CONTRACTS

Chapter 3.40 UTILITY USER TAX

Chapter 3.42 CONTRACTS AND PURCHASING

Chapter 3.43 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO INVEST FUNDS IN THE CITY TREASURY

  Title 4 BUSINESS REGULATION  Skip Title 4 Links

Chapter 4.02 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR BUSINESS LICENSES

Chapter 4.04 SOLICITATION LICENSES AND PERMITS

Chapter 4.06 GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSES

Chapter 4.10 SPECIAL BUSINESS LICENSES AND EMPLOYEE PERMITS

Chapter 4.15 TAXICABS

Chapter 4.16 MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES

Chapter 4.20 CARDROOMS

Chapter 4.21 BINGO GAMES

Chapter 4.22 BINGO PARLORS

Chapter 4.23 BINGO SUPPLIERS

Chapter 4.25 PAWNBROKERS, SECONDHAND DEALERS AND JUNK DEALERS

Chapter 4.26 JUNK TIRE STORAGE

Chapter 4.27 TOBACCO RETAILERS

Chapter 4.30 ADULT-RELATED ESTABLISHMENTS

Chapter 4.31 ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES

Chapter 4.35 OUTDOOR FESTIVALS

Chapter 4.54 ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS FOR BUSINESSES

  Title 5 FRANCHISES  Skip Title 5 Links

Chapter 5.50 CABLE TELEVISION ORDINANCE

Chapter 5.60 FRANCHISES

Chapter 5.75 CABLE TELEVISION LICENSING

  Title 6 HEALTH AND SANITATION  Skip Title 6 Links

Chapter 6.02 POLLUTION

Chapter 6.06 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Chapter 6.10 RESIDENTIAL REFUSE HAULER FEES

Chapter 6.14 GARBAGE IN WATERCOURSES

Chapter 6.18 ABANDONED VEHICLES

Chapter 6.22 CLEAN INDOOR AIR AND HEALTH PROTECTION

Chapter 6.26 DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS

Chapter 6.30 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION OF MARIJUANA

  Title 7 HISTORIC PRESERVATION  Skip Title 7 Links

Chapter 7.00 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

  Title 8 ANIMALS  Skip Title 8 Links

Chapter 8.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter 8.02 CUSTODY, CARE, AND CONTROL OF ANIMALS

Chapter 8.03 ANIMAL LICENSING

Chapter 8.04 RABIES CONTROL

Chapter 8.05 ANIMAL IMPOUNDMENT, DISPOSITION, AND ADOPTION

Chapter 8.06 DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS

  Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND SAFETY  Skip Title 9 Links

Chapter 9.01 ROAD CLOSURES AND DESTRUCTION OF ROAD BARRIERS AND SIGNS

Chapter 9.02 DESTROYING MONUMENTS

Chapter 9.03 IMPERSONATING CITY POLICE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Chapter 9.04 FALSE REPORTS

Chapter 9.05 YOUTH CURFEW

Chapter 9.07 SIDEWALK RECREATION

Chapter 9.08 FIREARMS

Chapter 9.09 BOWS AND ARROWS

Chapter 9.10 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF SHOPPING CARTS

Chapter 9.11 HUMAN WASTE DISPOSAL

Chapter 9.12 LOITERING

Chapter 9.13 PROHIBITION OF PICKETING DIRECTED AT A RESIDENCE OR DWELLING

Chapter 9.14 POSSESSION OF OPEN CONTAINERS CONTAINING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN ANY PRIVATE OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITY

Chapter 9.15 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF TOWERS

Chapter 9.16 EMERGENCY ALARMS

Chapter 9.17 ON-SITE SECURITY REQUIREMENT

Chapter 9.18 DISPLAY OF HARMFUL MATTER TO MINORS

Chapter 9.19 EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS

Chapter 9.20 SEX OFFENDERS’ PROXIMITY TO CHILDREN’S FACILITIES

Chapter 9.21 SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY AND PROHIBITION AGAINST UNDERAGE DRINKING

Chapter 9.36 PARK REGULATIONS

  Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC  Skip Title 10 Links

Chapter 10.04 INTERPRETATION

Chapter 10.08 DEFINITIONS

Chapter 10.12 ENFORCEMENT

Chapter 10.16 SIGNS AND SIGNALS

Chapter 10.20 PEDESTRIANS AND CROSSWALKS

Chapter 10.24 PARKING REGULATIONS

Chapter 10.28 PARKING METERS

Chapter 10.32 MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES

Chapter 10.36 EMERGENCY VEHICLES

Chapter 10.40 TRUCK ROUTES

Chapter 10.41 INTERSTATE TRUCK TERMINALS AND ACCESS ROUTES

Chapter 10.42 TRUCK LENGTHS

Chapter 10.44 ONE-WAY STREETS

Chapter 10.48 SPEED ZONES

Chapter 10.58 OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

Chapter 10.60 PRIVATE PARKING FACILITIES

Chapter 10.62 TRANSIT AND SCHOOL DISTRICT LOADING ZONES

Chapter 10.66 REGULATION OF CRUISING

Chapter 10.68 ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED

Chapter 10.70 IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES USED IN ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED

  Title 11 (Reserved)

  Title 12 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS  Skip Title 12 Links

Chapter 12.01 DEFINITIONS

Chapter 12.03 STREET IMPROVEMENTS

Chapter 12.04 HIGHWAY PLAN

Chapter 12.08 CONSTRUCTION IN STREETS

Chapter 12.09 STREET TRENCH FEE

Chapter 12.12 OBSTRUCTION OF CORNERS

Chapter 12.16 HOUSE NUMBERS ON CURBS

Chapter 12.20 UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS

Chapter 12.24 STREET NUMBERING SYSTEM

  Title 13 WATERCOURSES  Skip Title 13 Links

Chapter 13.04 OBSTRUCTIONS

Chapter 13.28 ENFORCEMENT

  Title 14 AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND WATER USE AND CONSERVATION  Skip Title 14 Links

Chapter 14.05 AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Chapter 14.07 AGRICULTURAL DISPUTES

Chapter 14.10 RELATIVE WATER REQUIREMENTS OF COMMONLY USED PLANTS

  Title 15 WATER AND SEWERS  Skip Title 15 Links

Chapter 15.10 STORM DRAINAGE FEE

Chapter 15.12 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL

  Title 16 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION  Skip Title 16 Links

Chapter 16.02 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

Chapter 16.04 BUILDING CODE

Chapter 16.08 AUTO COURTS, RESORTS AND MOTELS

Chapter 16.16 OWNER AND TENANT RESPONSIBILITIES

Chapter 16.18 NUISANCE CODE

Chapter 16.20 ELK GROVE HOUSING CODE

Chapter 16.21 CITY OF ELK GROVE HOTEL/MOTEL COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE PROGRAM

Chapter 16.22 ELK GROVE CITY DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE

Chapter 16.23 BOARDING OF VACANT STRUCTURES IN ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS

Chapter 16.24 PLUMBING CODE

Chapter 16.28 ELECTRICAL CODE

Chapter 16.32 MECHANICAL CODE

Chapter 16.34 UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION

Chapter 16.36 SWIMMING POOLS

Chapter 16.40 MOVING BUILDINGS

Chapter 16.44 LAND GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL

Chapter 16.70 ACCESS CONTROLS

Chapter 16.81 CITY OF ELK GROVE EAST FRANKLIN FACILITIES FEE

Chapter 16.82 CITY OF ELK GROVE LAGUNA RIDGE PARK FEE

Chapter 16.84 CITY OF ELK GROVE CAPITAL FACILITIES FEE

Chapter 16.85 ELK GROVE FIRE FEE

Chapter 16.86 LAGUNA STONELAKE PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM

Chapter 16.89 FEES ON NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TO FUND VERY LOW INCOME HOUSING

Chapter 16.90 CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES

Chapter 16.91 EASTERN ELK GROVE PARK FEE

Chapter 16.95 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES

Chapter 16.96 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR MEASURE A TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS FOR CITYWIDE BENEFIT DISTRICT

Chapter 16.100 DEFERRAL OR WAIVER OF CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL IMPACT FEES

Chapter 16.120 DEFERRAL OF CERTAIN IMPACT FEES

Chapter 16.130 SWAINSON’S HAWK IMPACT MITIGATION FEES

  Title 17 FIRE PREVENTION  Skip Title 17 Links

Chapter 17.04 UNIFORM FIRE CODE

Chapter 17.12 WEED CONTROL

  Title 18 (Reserved)

  Title 19 TREES  Skip Title 19 Links

Chapter 19.04 REGULATIONS

Chapter 19.08 DUTCH ELM DISEASE CONTROL

Chapter 19.12 TREE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION

  Title 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  Skip Title 20 Links

Chapter 20.01 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS

Chapter 20.02 MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM

  Title 21 PLANS  Skip Title 21 Links

Chapter 21.05 GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter 21.10 DEFINITIONS

Chapter 21.15 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

  Title 22 LAND DEVELOPMENT  Skip Title 22 Links

Chapter 22.05 GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter 22.10 DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES

Chapter 22.15 CONTIGUOUS LAND AND MERGER

Chapter 22.20 PROCEDURES

Chapter 22.24 WATER AND SEWER REQUIREMENTS

Chapter 22.25 VESTING MAPS

Chapter 22.30 DEDICATIONS

Chapter 22.40 PARK AND RECREATION DEDICATION AND FEES

Chapter 22.50 RESERVATIONS AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO PUBLIC RESOURCES

Chapter 22.60 MAJOR IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENTS

Chapter 22.70 SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS

Chapter 22.80 IMPROVEMENT SECURITY

Chapter 22.90 SOIL REPORTS

Chapter 22.100 REVERSION AND EXCLUSIONS

Chapter 22.110 DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS

Chapter 22.120 VIOLATIONS

Chapter 22.130 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

Chapter 22.140 NOTICE OF MERGER

Chapter 22.300 STREET DEDICATION MAP

Chapter 22.400 PLATS OF SURVEY

  Title 23 ZONING CODE  Skip Title 23 Links

Chapter 23.02 PURPOSE OF ZONING CODE

Chapter 23.04 ZONING ORDINANCE APPLICABILITY

Chapter 23.10 IDENTIFICATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DESIGNATED PLANNING AGENCIES

Chapter 23.12 INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF CODE

Chapter 23.14 GENERAL APPLICATION PROCESSING PROCEDURES

Chapter 23.16 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Chapter 23.18 IMPLEMENTATION, TIME LIMITS AND EXTENSIONS

Chapter 23.20 MODIFICATION AND REVOCATION

Chapter 23.24 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS

Chapter 23.26 ALLOWABLE LAND USES

Chapter 23.28 AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICTS

Chapter 23.30 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS

Chapter 23.32 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS

Chapter 23.34 OFFICE ZONING DISTRICTS

Chapter 23.36 INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS

Chapter 23.38 OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICT

Chapter 23.40 SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONING DISTRICTS

Chapter 23.42 OVERLAY/COMBINING DISTRICTS

Chapter 23.46 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES

Chapter 23.47 BILLBOARD SIGNS

Chapter 23.48 BUILDING HEIGHT MEASUREMENTS AND EXCEPTIONS

Chapter 23.50 DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER DEVELOPER INCENTIVES

Chapter 23.52 FENCES AND WALLS

Chapter 23.54 LANDSCAPING

Chapter 23.56 LIGHTING

Chapter 23.58 PARKING

Chapter 23.60 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Chapter 23.61 PRIVATE PARTY SIGNS ON CITY PROPERTY

Chapter 23.62 SIGNS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY

Chapter 23.63 UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES

Chapter 23.64 YARD MEASUREMENTS AND PROJECTIONS

Chapter 23.68 ACCESSORY USES

Chapter 23.70 ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES

Chapter 23.72 AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS

Chapter 23.74 BIG-BOX RETAIL DESIGN STANDARDS

Chapter 23.76 CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION

Chapter 23.78 DRIVE-IN AND DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY

Chapter 23.80 EMERGENCY SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITIES

Chapter 23.82 HOME OCCUPATIONS

Chapter 23.84 NONCONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS, AND STRUCTURES

Chapter 23.86 OUTDOOR SALES, DISPLAY, STORAGE, AND SEATING

Chapter 23.88 RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES

Chapter 23.90 SECOND DWELLING UNITS

Chapter 23.92 TEMPORARY USES

Chapter 23.94 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

Chapter 23.98 DEFINITIONS

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