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- 1. SAN BENITO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA CODE OF ORDINANCES
- 2. OFFICIALS of the COUNTY OF SAN BENITO, CALIFORNIA
- 3. ADOPTING ORDINANCE
- 4. TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS; CODE ENFORCEMENT
- 5. CHAPTER 1.01: RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
- 6. CHAPTER 1.03: CODE ENFORCEMENT
- 7. CHAPTER 1.04: ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
- 8. CHAPTER 1.05: PUBLIC ENTITY OFFSET DISPUTE
- 9. CHAPTER 1.06: ALTERNATIVE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES AND REMEDIES
- 10. CHAPTER 1.07: OFFICE OF THE COUNTY HEARING OFFICER
- 11. TITLE 3: ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
- 12. CHAPTER 3.01: ADMINISTRATION GENERALLY
- 13. ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
- 14. ARTICLE II. COUNTY SURVEYOR
- 15. ARTICLE IIA. COUNTY DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
- 16. ARTICLE III. SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS
- 17. ARTICLE IIIA. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TERM LIMITS
- 18. ARTICLE IV. JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- 19. ARTICLE V. WORK FURLOUGH PROGRAM
- 20. ARTICLE VI. COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
- 21. ARTICLE VII. TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR
- 22. ARTICLE VIII. CLERK-AUDITOR-RECORDER
- 23. ARTICLE IX. CLERK TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- 24. ARTICLE X. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY
- 25. ARTICLE XI. LOBBYING
- 26. CHAPTER 3.03: PERSONNEL
- 27. CHAPTER 3.05: COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
- 28. ARTICLE I. IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
- 29. ARTICLE II. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- 30. ARTICLE III. PLANNING COMMISSION
- 31. ARTICLE IV. MEMORIAL PARK COMMISSION
- 32. ARTICLE V. JUVENILE HOME AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION COMMISSION
- 33. ARTICLE VI. FISH AND GAME ADVISORY COMMISSION
- 34. ARTICLE VII. CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL
- 35. ARTICLE VIII. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
- 36. CHAPTER 3.07: PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER SELECTION AND TRAINING STANDARDS
- 37. TITLE 5: FINANCE
- 38. CHAPTER 5.01: COUNTY FEES
- 39. ARTICLE I. ATTORNEY’S FEES
- 40. ARTICLE II. DRAINAGE IMPACT FEES
- 41. ARTICLE III. FEES FOR COUNTY SERVICES
- 42. ARTICLE IV. PARK AND RECREATION IMPACT FEES
- 43. ARTICLE V. PARK VISITOR ENTRANCE AND USER FEES
- 44. ARTICLE VI. SCHOOL FACILITIES FEES AND DEDICATIONS
- 45. ARTICLE VII. TRAFFIC IMPACT FEES
- 46. ARTICLE VIII. FIRE MITIGATION FEES
- 47. ARTICLE X. FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES AND CHARGES
- 48. ARTICLE XI. CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
- 49. ARTICLE XII. SEARCH AND RESCUE COSTS
- 50. ARTICLE XIII. IMPACT FEE REIMBURSEMENT
- 51. ARTICLE XIV. LIBRARY FACILITY IMPACT FEES
- 52. ARTICLE XV. GENERAL GOVERNMENT IMPACT FEE
- 53. ARTICLE XVII. DETENTION FACILITIES IMPACT FEE
- 54. ARTICLE XVIII. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IMPACT FEE
- 55. APPENDIX A
- 56. CHAPTER 5.03: COUNTY TAXES
- 57. ARTICLE I. REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- 58. ARTICLE II. SALES AND USE TAXES
- 59. ARTICLE III. TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- 60. ARTICLE IV. BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
- 61. ARTICLE V. CANNABIS BUSINESS ACTIVITIES TAX
- 62. CHAPTER 5.05: REASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED BY MISFORTUNE OR CALAMITY
- 63. CHAPTER 5.07: PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY
- 64. CHAPTER 5.09: PURCHASING
- 65. CHAPTER 5.11: COST RECOVERY PROGRAM
- 66. CHAPTER 5.13: LOW VALUE SUPPLEMENTAL AND ESCAPE ASSESSMENTS
- 67. TITLE 7: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
- 68. CHAPTER 7.01: GENERAL LICENSING AND PERMIT PROVISIONS
- 69. ARTICLE I. BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESSING POLICY
- 70. ARTICLE II. BINGO
- 71. CHAPTER 7.02: CANNABIS BUSINESSES
- 72. CHAPTER 7.03: CARD ROOMS
- 73. CHAPTER 7.04: HEMP ENTITIES
- 74. CHAPTER 7.05: COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS AND STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISES
- 75. ARTICLE I. COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS
- 76. ARTICLE II. STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISES
- 77. CHAPTER 7.07: FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
- 78. CHAPTER 7.09: PLACES OF PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS
- 79. CHAPTER 7.11: WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES STANDARDS
- 80. CHAPTER 7.13: PROHIBITING SALES OF FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND SINGLE USE ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES
- 81. CHAPTER 7.14: MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN OPERATIONS
- 82. TITLE 9: OFFENSES
- 83. CHAPTER 9.01: OFFENSES - MISCELLANEOUS
- 84. ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
- 85. ARTICLE II. AUTOMATED POINT-OF-SALE STATIONS (SCANNERS) INSPECTION AND REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
- 86. ARTICLE III. YOUTH PROTECTION
- 87. ARTICLE IV. OFFENSES ON BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT LAND IN SAN BENITO COUNTY
- 88. CHAPTER 9.03: FALSE ALARMS
- 89. CHAPTER 9.04: SAN BENITO RIVER REGULATIONS
- 90. TITLE 11: PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
- 91. CHAPTER 11.01: EMERGENCY SERVICES
- 92. CHAPTER 11.03: EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS
- 93. CHAPTER 11.05: FIREWORKS
- 94. CHAPTER 11.07: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
- 95. ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
- 96. ARTICLE II. HAZARDOUS WASTES; OFF-SITE FACILITIES
- 97. CHAPTER 11.09: AMBULANCE SERVICE
- 98. CHAPTER 11.11: FIRST 5 SAN BENITO
- 99. CHAPTER 11.12: STANDARDS FOR BODY ART AND PIERCING
- 100. CHAPTER 11.15: PERSONAL CULTIVATION OF CANNABIS
- 101. CHAPTER 11.17: SANTA CRUZ-MONTEREY-MERCED-SAN BENITO-MARIPOSA MANAGED MEDICAL CARE COMMISSION
- 102. CHAPTER 11.18: BAN ON THE USE OF CERTAIN AREAS OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AS SLEEPING OR LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS
- 103. TITLE 13: ANIMALS
- 104. CHAPTER 13.01: ANIMALS AND FOWL
- 105. ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 106. ARTICLE II. DOGS
- 107. ARTICLE III. LICENSES
- 108. ARTICLE IV. IMPOUNDMENT
- 109. ARTICLE VI. DANGEROUS ANIMALS
- 110. TITLE 15: PUBLIC WORKS
- 111. CHAPTER 15.01: SOLID WASTE REGULATIONS
- 112. ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 113. ARTICLE II. ACCUMULATION OF SOLID WASTE
- 114. ARTICLE III. SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLES COLLECTION
- 115. ARTICLE IV. EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY
- 116. ARTICLE V. TRANSPORTATION OF SOLID WASTE
- 117. ARTICLE VI. DISPOSAL OF REFUSE
- 118. ARTICLE VII. ENFORCEMENT
- 119. CHAPTER 15.03: UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
- 120. ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS
- 121. ARTICLE II. ESTABLISHMENT OF UNDERGROUND DISTRICTS
- 122. ARTICLE III. MASTER PLAN
- 123. CHAPTER 15.05: WATER
- 124. ARTICLE I. GROUNDWATER AQUIFER PROTECTIONS
- 125. ARTICLE II. LOCAL SMALL WATER SYSTEMS
- 126. ARTICLE III. WELL STANDARDS
- 127. ARTICLE IV. WATER CONSERVATION
- 128. ARTICLE V. COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 31 WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE
- 129. CHAPTER 15.07: SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
- 130. ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
- 131. ARTICLE II. SEPTIC TANK SERVICES
- 132. CHAPTER 15.09: PUBLIC PROJECTS
- 133. TITLE 17: TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
- 134. CHAPTER 17.01: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
- 135. ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
- 136. ARTICLE II. JUNKED, ABANDONED AND THE LIKE VEHICLES
- 137. CHAPTER 17.02: STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING
- 138. TITLE 19: LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
- 139. CHAPTER 19.01: AGRICULTURAL PROVISIONS
- 140. ARTICLE I. AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY DISCLOSURE
- 141. ARTICLE II. AGRICULTURAL PRESERVES
- 142. CHAPTER 19.03: AIRPORT ZONING
- 143. CHAPTER 19.05: ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE REVIEW
- 144. CHAPTER 19.07: COUNTY SERVICE AREAS
- 145. CHAPTER 19.09: COUNTY HIGHWAYS AND PARKS ADOPTION PROGRAM
- 146. CHAPTER 19.11: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- 147. CHAPTER 19.13: SURFACE MINING OPERATIONS AND RECLAMATION
- 148. CHAPTER 19.15: FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- 149. ARTICLE I. STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT, PURPOSE AND METHODS
- 150. ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS
- 151. ARTICLE III. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 152. ARTICLE IV. ADMINISTRATION
- 153. ARTICLE V. PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
- 154. ARTICLE VI. VARIANCE PROCEDURE
- 155. CHAPTER 19.17: GRADING, DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL
- 156. CHAPTER 19.19: HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN STUDY AREA
- 157. CHAPTER 19.21: OIL AND GAS WELLS
- 158. CHAPTER 19.23: PARKS
- 159. CHAPTER 19.25: PLAN LINES
- 160. CHAPTER 19.27: ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
- 161. ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
- 162. ARTICLE II. PARADES AND PUBLIC GATHERINGS
- 163. ARTICLE III. REWARDS
- 164. CHAPTER 19.29: GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN - LOCAL PROCEDURES
- 165. CHAPTER 19.31: DEVELOPMENT LIGHTING
- 166. CHAPTER 19.33: MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF WOODLANDS
- 167. CHAPTER 19.35: APPLE MAGGOT PROTECTION
- 168. CHAPTER 19.37: WEED ABATEMENT REGULATIONS
- 169. ARTICLE I. ADMINISTRATION
- 170. ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- 171. ARTICLE III. ENFORCEMENT AND COSTS
- 172. ARTICLE IV. OTHER REMEDIES AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 173. CHAPTER 19.39: NOISE CONTROL REGULATIONS
- 174. ARTICLE I. ADMINISTRATION
- 175. ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS
- 176. ARTICLE III. NOISE DISTURBANCE PROHIBITED
- 177. ARTICLE IV. SOUND LEVEL RESTRICTIONS
- 178. ARTICLE V. SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
- 179. ARTICLE VI. EXCEPTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS
- 180. ARTICLE VII. ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION PROCEDURE
- 181. ARTICLE VIII. ENFORCEMENT AND COSTS
- 182. CHAPTER 19.41: INDEMNIFICATION
- 183. CHAPTER 19.42: \[RESERVED\]
- 184. CHAPTER 19.43: CANNABIS BUSINESS LAND USE REGULATIONS
- 185. TITLE 21: BUILDING AND ENGINEERING
- 186. CHAPTER 21.01: BUILDING REGULATIONS
- 187. ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
- 188. ARTICLE II: CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- 189. ARTICLE III. APPEALS BOARD
- 190. ARTICLE IV. MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS
- 191. ARTICLE V. PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS
- 192. ARTICLE VI. RELOCATION OF STRUCTURES
- 193. ARTICLE VII. AGRICULTURAL BUILDING EXEMPTION
- 194. ARTICLE VIII. AREAS FOR THE STORAGE AND COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
- 195. ARTICLE IX. ENFORCEMENT
- 196. ARTICLE X. SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM REVIEW PROCESS
- 197. CHAPTER 21.03: AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATIONS
- 198. CHAPTER 21.05: PROPERTY OWNER RELOCATION OBLIGATIONS
- 199. CHAPTER 21.07: (RESERVED)
- 200. CHAPTER 21.09: TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT CREDITS
- 201. TITLE 23: SUBDIVISIONS
- 202. CHAPTER 23.01: GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 203. CHAPTER 23.03: MAPS REQUIRED
- 204. CHAPTER 23.05: PRELIMINARY MAPS
- 205. CHAPTER 23.07: TENTATIVE MAPS
- 206. CHAPTER 23.09: FINAL MAPS
- 207. CHAPTER 23.11: PARCEL MAPS
- 208. CHAPTER 23.13: VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- 209. CHAPTER 23.15: DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT FEES
- 210. CHAPTER 23.17: IMPROVEMENTS
- 211. CHAPTER 23.19: REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
- 212. CHAPTER 23.21: PARCEL MERGERS AND UNMERGERS (RESERVED)
- 213. CHAPTER 23.23: ENFORCEMENT
- 214. CHAPTER 23.25: DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
- 215. CHAPTER 23.27: FIRE DESIGN STANDARDS
- 216. CHAPTER 23.29: ROAD STANDARDS
- 217. CHAPTER 23.31: IMPROVEMENT DESIGNS
- 218. ARTICLE I. GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS
- 219. ARTICLE II. ROADWAY DESIGN STANDARDS
- 220. ARTICLE III. STORM DRAINAGE DESIGN STANDARDS
- 221. ARTICLE IV. WATER SYSTEM DESIGN STANDARDS
- 222. ARTICLE V. SEWER SYSTEM DESIGN STANDARDS
- 223. TITLE 25: ZONING
- 224. CHAPTER 25.01: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
- 225. CHAPTER 25.02: PERMITS AND OTHER PLANNING ACTIONS
- 226. CHAPTER 25.03: ZONING MAP AND ZONING DISTRICTS
- 227. CHAPTER 25.04: COMBINING ZONES
- 228. CHAPTER 25.05: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
- 229. CHAPTER 25.06: SPECIFIC PLANS
- 230. CHAPTER 25.07: GENERAL DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS
- 231. CHAPTER 25.08: STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND AREAS
- 232. CHAPTER 25.09: GLOSSARY
- 233. PARALLEL REFERENCES
- 234. REFERENCES TO CALIFORNIA CODES
- 235. REFERENCES TO 1966 CODE
- 236. REFERENCES TO ORDINANCES