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1. FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA CODE OF ORDINANCES
2. TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
3. CHAPTER 1.04: ADOPTION OF CODE
4. CHAPTER 1.08: PENALTY PROVISIONS
5. CHAPTER 1.10: ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
6. CHAPTER 1.12: RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
7. CHAPTER 1.18: ENFORCEMENT OF PARKING REGULATIONS
8. CHAPTER 1.22: WITHDRAWAL OF JOINT PARKING PRIVILEGES PROHIBITED
9. TITLE 2: ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
10. CHAPTER 2.01: CITY SEAL
11. CHAPTER 2.02: MUNICIPAL ELECTION
12. CHAPTER 2.03: CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE; FILING FEE
13. CHAPTER 2.04: COUNCIL
14. CHAPTER 2.05: OFFICIAL BONDS
15. CHAPTER 2.06: CHIEF OF POLICE
16. CHAPTER 2.07: CITY TREASURER
17. CHAPTER 2.08: DISASTER ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
18. CHAPTER 2.09: CITY MANAGER
19. CHAPTER 2.10: CITY ENGINEERING FUNCTION
20. CHAPTER 2.11: CONDITIONS GOVERNING COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND OFFICE
21. CHAPTER 2.12: RESERVED
22. CHAPTER 2.13: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
23. CHAPTER 2.15: RESERVED
24. CHAPTER 2.16: PUBLIC LIBRARY
25. CHAPTER 2.18: PLANNING COMMISSION
26. CHAPTER 2.20: RESERVED
27. CHAPTER 2.22: RESERVED
28. CHAPTER 2.24: FINANCE DEPARTMENT
29. CHAPTER 2.28: FIRE DEPARTMENT
30. CHAPTER 2.31: CRIMINAL OFFENDER RECORD INFORMATION
31. CHAPTER 2.32: RETIREMENT SYSTEM
32. CHAPTER 2.33: PERSONNEL SYSTEM
33. CHAPTER 2.34: SPECIAL EVENTS; POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS AND PARKING CONTROL OFFICERS
34. CHAPTER 2.35: POLICE TRAINING
35. CHAPTER 2.36: RESERVE POLICE FORCE
36. CHAPTER 2.38: SALARY OF OFFICERS
37. CHAPTER 2.44: ACCOUNTS
38. CHAPTER 2.48: FUNDS
39. CHAPTER 2.56: UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
40. CHAPTER 2.60: UNLAWFUL INTEREST IN CONTRACTS
41. CHAPTER 2.64: PURCHASING
42. CHAPTER 2.66: SALE OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY
43. CHAPTER 2.68: BUDGET ADMINISTRATION
44. CHAPTER 2.85: TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION COMMISSION
45. CHAPTER 2.92: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
46. TITLE 3: REGULATION OF ACTIVITIES
47. CHAPTER 3.04: SCOPE OF TITLE
48. CHAPTER 3.08: ENTERTAINMENT
49. CHAPTER 3.10: FIGURE MODEL STUDIOS
50. CHAPTER 3.14: CATV FRANCHISE
51. CHAPTER 3.16: MOBILE X-RAY UNITS
52. CHAPTER 3.24: MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
53. CHAPTER 3.32: PEDDLERS
54. CHAPTER 3.36: SOLICITORS
55. CHAPTER 3.40: ADVANCE PAYMENT FOR GOODS, SERVICES, LABOR AND MATERIALS
56. CHAPTER 3.44: TAXICABS
57. CHAPTER 3.48: PUBLIC DANCES
58. CHAPTER 3.51: BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS
59. CHAPTER 3.52: SECONDHAND DEALERS, PAWNBROKERS AND JUNK DEALERS
60. CHAPTER 3.54: POOLROOMS AND PUBLIC AMUSEMENT ROOMS
61. CHAPTER 3.55: SELLERS OF FIREARMS
62. CHAPTER 3.56: SECURITY AND STREET PATROL SERVICE
63. CHAPTER 3.70: RESERVED
64. CHAPTER 3.74: POLICE INITIATED TOW OPERATIONS
65. CHAPTER 3.75: RESERVED
66. CHAPTER 3.80: FILMING RULES AND REGULATIONS
67. CHAPTER 3.84: GROUP USE OF PUBLIC PARKS AND SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY
68. TITLE 4: BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES
69. CHAPTER 4.02: GENERAL PROVISIONS
70. CHAPTER 4.06: BUSINESS TAXES AND CLASSIFICATIONS
71. CHAPTER 4.80: UNIFORM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX
72. CHAPTER 4.92: TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
73. TITLE 5: HEALTH AND SANITATION
74. CHAPTER 5.03: FOOD HANDLING BUSINESS
75. CHAPTER 5.13: LITTERING
76. CHAPTER 5.14: COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE
77. CHAPTER 5.15: RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS FOR LARGE EVENTS AND LARGE VENUES
78. CHAPTER 5.16: RESERVED
79. CHAPTER 5.20: WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
80. CHAPTER 5.25: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CLEANUP
81. CHAPTER 5.30: UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
82. CHAPTER 5.35: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
83. TITLE 6: PUBLIC NUISANCES, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND ABATEMENT
84. CHAPTER 6.01: PUBLIC NUISANCES
85. CHAPTER 6.02: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FOR EVICTED TENANTS
86. CHAPTER 6.03: RESERVED
87. TITLE 7: PUBLIC SAFETY AND MORALS
88. CHAPTER 7.14: PROHIBITION ON SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE
89. CHAPTER 7.16: HYPNOTISM
90. CHAPTER 7.17: CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
91. CHAPTER 7.20: NIGHTTIME CURFEW FOR MINORS
92. CHAPTER 7.25: RESERVED
93. CHAPTER 7.26: FIREWORKS PROHIBITED
94. CHAPTER 7.30: RESTRICTIONS ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF HANDBILLS AND OTHER
95. CHAPTER 7.31: GRAFFITI
96. CHAPTER 7.32: GRAFFITI REMOVAL
97. CHAPTER 7.34: RECREATIONAL BINGO GAMES
98. CHAPTER 7.35: FUNDRAISER BINGO GAMES
99. CHAPTER 7.36: OBSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
100. CHAPTER 7.37: REGULATION OF DEMONSTRATIONS
101. CHAPTER 7.38: NEWSRACKS
102. CHAPTER 7.40: REMOTE CALLER BINGO GAMES
103. CHAPTER 7.52: DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS
104. CHAPTER 7.64: HOTEL REGISTERS
105. CHAPTER 7.95: ADULT USE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
106. CHAPTER 7.100: MOTOR VEHICLES UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY
107. CHAPTER 7.105: TRESPASSING
108. CHAPTER 7.106: SOLICITATION OF ALMS
109. CHAPTER 7.108: PROTECTION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
110. CHAPTER 7.110: PUBLIC EXCRETION AND NUDITY PROHIBITED
111. CHAPTER 7.115: UNLAWFUL EXPOSURE OF PRIVATE PARTS AND FEMALE BREASTS
112. CHAPTER 7.120: PEEP SHOW ESTABLISHMENTS
113. CHAPTER 7.122: MOVIE ARCADES
114. CHAPTER 7.125: PANGUINGUE
115. CHAPTER 7.130: GAMBLING
116. CHAPTER 7.140: ESCORT BUREAU AND INTRODUCTORY SERVICES
117. CHAPTER 7.150: RESERVED
118. CHAPTER 7.160: FORTUNETELLER ESTABLISHMENTS, FORTUNETELLERS AND FORTUNETELLER EMPLOYEES
119. CHAPTER 7.161: UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROHIBITED
120. TITLE 8: TRAFFIC
121. CHAPTER 8.04: DEFINITIONS
122. CHAPTER 8.08: ADMINISTRATION
123. CHAPTER 8.12: ENFORCEMENT AND OBEDIENCE
124. CHAPTER 8.16: TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
125. CHAPTER 8.20: TURNING MOVEMENTS
126. CHAPTER 8.24: ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
127. CHAPTER 8.28: WEIGHT LIMITS
128. CHAPTER 8.30: TRUCK ROUTES AND TERMINALS
129. CHAPTER 8.32: SPECIAL STOPS
130. CHAPTER 8.36: PEDESTRIANS
131. CHAPTER 8.40: OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC
132. CHAPTER 8.42: SKATEBOARDING PROHIBITED
133. CHAPTER 8.44: STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
134. CHAPTER 8.46: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
135. CHAPTER 8.48: PARKING FACILITIES
136. CHAPTER 8.56: SPEED ZONES
137. CHAPTER 8.60: CLOSED AREAS
138. CHAPTER 8.70: FOOD VENDING VEHICLES
139. CHAPTER 8.71: SPECIAL EVENTS ON PUBLIC STREETS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
140. CHAPTER 8.75: SIDEWALK VENDORS
141. CHAPTER 8.76: COST RECOVERY FOR VEHICLE REMOVAL
142. CHAPTER 8.80: REGULATION OF VEHICLES CONTAINING “FOR SALE” SIGNS, MARKINGS OR PLACARDS
143. TITLE 9: PARKS
144. CHAPTER 9.06: COMMUNITY FORESTRY
145. CHAPTER 9.10: RECREATIONAL TRAIL DESIGN STANDARDS
146. CHAPTER 9.12: PARK REGULATIONS
147. CHAPTER 9.14: SKATE PARKS
148. CHAPTER 9.16: DOG PARKS
149. TITLE 10: RESERVED
150. TITLE 11: ANIMAL CONTROL, WELFARE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
151. CHAPTER 11.01: ANIMAL REGULATIONS AND LICENSING
152. CHAPTER 11.36: KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK
153. TITLE 12: WATER AND SEWERS
154. CHAPTER 12.04: WATER REGULATIONS
155. CHAPTER 12.06: WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE CONSERVATION PLAN
156. CHAPTER 12.08: SEWER CONNECTIONS
157. CHAPTER 12.14: SANITATION CHARGES
158. CHAPTER 12.16: INDUSTRIAL WASTES
159. CHAPTER 12.18: WATER QUALITY ORDINANCE
160. CHAPTER 12.20: FATS, OILS AND GREASES (FOG) CONTROL ORDINANCE
161. TITLE 13: FIRE PREVENTION
162. CHAPTER 13.18: WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT
163. CHAPTER 13.19: FIRE PREVENTION STANDARDS
164. CHAPTER 13.20: FULLERTON FIRE CODE
165. TITLE 14: BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
166. CHAPTER 14.01: PROHIBITIONS
167. CHAPTER 14.02: APPEALS
168. CHAPTER 14.03: BUILDING CODE
169. CHAPTER 14.04: RESIDENTIAL CODE
170. CHAPTER 14.05: ELECTRICAL CODE
171. CHAPTER 14.06: GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
172. CHAPTER 14.07: PLUMBING CODE
173. CHAPTER 14.08: RESERVED
174. CHAPTER 14.09: MECHANICAL CODE
175. CHAPTER 14.10: EXISTING BUILDING CODE
176. CHAPTER 14.11: SEISMIC SAFETY CODE
177. CHAPTER 14.12: HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
178. CHAPTER 14.13: HOUSING CODE
179. CHAPTER 14.14: WASTEWATER
180. CHAPTER 14.15: ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
181. CHAPTER 14.16: ENERGY CODE
182. CHAPTER 14.17: RIGHT OF ENTRY
183. CHAPTER 14.18: SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM PERMITS
184. CHAPTER 14.24: HOUSE MOVING
185. CHAPTER 14.29: CONTRACTORS
186. CHAPTER 14.30: PERMIT PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AND HYDROGEN FUELING STATIONS
187. CHAPTER 14.31: WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
188. TITLE 15: ZONING ORDINANCE
189. CHAPTER 15.01: PURPOSE AND TITLE
190. CHAPTER 15.04: INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS
191. CHAPTER 15.08: ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS
192. CHAPTER 15.10: RESERVED
193. CHAPTER 15.12: RESERVED
194. CHAPTER 15.17: RESIDENTIAL ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS
195. CHAPTER 15.18: MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE HIOZ
196. CHAPTER 15.20: PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS
197. CHAPTER 15.21: SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT (SPD) ZONE
198. CHAPTER 15.22: OIL OVERLAY ZONE
199. CHAPTER 15.23: HOUSING INCENTIVE OVERLAY ZONE (HIOZ)
200. CHAPTER 15.25: PUBLIC LAND (P-L) ZONE
201. CHAPTER 15.27: OPEN SPACE (O-S) ZONE
202. CHAPTER 15.30: COMMERCIAL ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS
203. CHAPTER 15.31: REGULATIONS FOR BUSINESSES SELLING ALCOHOL
204. CHAPTER 15.35: COMMERCIAL GREENBELT (C-G) ZONE
205. CHAPTER 15.40: INDUSTRIAL ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS
206. CHAPTER 15.42: EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY ZONE
207. CHAPTER 15.44: RURAL STREET OVERLAY ZONE
208. CHAPTER 15.45: OIL-GAS (O-G) ZONE
209. CHAPTER 15.46: RESERVED
210. CHAPTER 15.47: SITE PLAN REVIEW
211. CHAPTER 15.48: LANDMARKS, LANDMARK DISTRICTS, RESIDENTIAL PRESERVATION ZONES AND SIGNIFICANT PROPERTIES
212. CHAPTER 15.49: SIGN STANDARDS AND REGULATION
213. CHAPTER 15.50: LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS
214. CHAPTER 15.53: WIRELESS FACILITIES IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
215. CHAPTER 15.55: PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR SPECIAL USES
216. CHAPTER 15.56: GENERAL PROVISIONS, CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
217. CHAPTER 15.58: SPECIAL EVENTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
218. CHAPTER 15.64: NONCONFORMING LAND USES
219. CHAPTER 15.65: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
220. CHAPTER 15.66: MINOR EXCEPTIONS
221. CHAPTER 15.67: RESTAURANT OVERLAY DISTRICT
222. CHAPTER 15.68: VARIANCES
223. CHAPTER 15.70: CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
224. CHAPTER 15.71: ADMINISTRATIVE RESTAURANT USE PERMIT
225. CHAPTER 15.72: AMENDMENTS
226. CHAPTER 15.76: PROCEDURES, HEARINGS, NOTICES AND FEES
227. CHAPTER 15.90: NOISE STANDARDS AND REGULATION
228. TITLE 16: SUBDIVISIONS
229. CHAPTER 16.01: GENERAL PROVISIONS
230. CHAPTER 16.02: DIVISION OF LAND BY TRACT MAP
231. CHAPTER 16.03: DIVISION OF LAND BY PARCEL MAP
232. CHAPTER 16.04: REVERSION TO ACREAGE, CONSOLIDATION OF LOTS AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
233. CHAPTER 16.05: PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, DEDICATIONS, PERFORMANCE AGREEMENTS AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES
234. CHAPTER 16.06: PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT BY BUILDING AND USE PERMITS
235. CHAPTER 16.07: PUBLIC WORKS PERMITS
236. CHAPTER 16.08: ABANDONMENTS AND VACATIONS
237. CHAPTER 16.09: UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
238. CHAPTER 16.10: VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT AND PARCEL MAPS
239. CHAPTER 16.11: OBSTRUCTION TO CITY STREETS
240. TITLE 17: RESERVED
241. TITLE 18: AIRPORT
242. CHAPTER 18.03: USE AND OPERATION
243. TITLE 19: RESERVED
244. TITLE 20: RESERVED
245. TITLE 21: TAXATION
246. CHAPTER 21.04: TRANSFER OF CITY TAX FUNCTIONS
247. CHAPTER 21.08: DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX ON THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
248. CHAPTER 21.12: FEE FOR PARKS ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF DWELLING UNITS
249. CHAPTER 21.20: ZONING, PLANNING AND ENGINEERING FEES
250. CHAPTER 21.30: FEES FOR TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION
251. PARALLEL REFERENCES
252. REFERENCES TO CALIFORNIA CODES
253. REFERENCES TO RESOLUTIONS
254. REFERENCES TO ORDINANCES