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Health and Safety Code – HSC

Health and Safety Code – HSC Division 13. Housing [17000-19997] (Division 13 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60) Part 1.5. Regulation of Buildings used for Human Habitation [17910 – 17998.3] (Part 1.5 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1844.) Chapter 2. Rules and Regulations [17920 – 17929] (Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1844.) … Continued

Sec. 5-60. – Reports of complaints

Written complaints may be made by any person to the animal control officer alleging that any dog or other animal is a nuisance by reason of: (1) Noise (as set forth in section 5-59 hereof); (2) Nonrestraint (as set forth in sections 5-14 and 5-58 hereof); (3) Viciousness (as set forth in section 5-72 hereof); or (4) Due to the destruction … Continued

Sec. 5-59.1. – Enforcement—noisy animals

(a) Any enforcement officer has the authority to issue an administrative citation pursuant to the procedures set forth in sections 1-21.1—1-21.9 of this Code to any responsible person for a noisy animal, including a barking dog, violation that the enforcement officer did not see or hear based upon a complaint signed under penalty of perjury … Continued

Sec. 5-59. – Noisy animals

It is hereby declared to be a nuisance for any person to keep, maintain or permit on any lot, parcel of land, or premises under his/her control any animal, including a barking dog as defined in subsection 5-1(q), within the city limits which is in the habit of either disturbing the peace and quiet of any … Continued

I would like to set up a meeting with a planner to go over a proposal for a particular property. Who do I call?

It is best to visit the Planning Counter first, as the counter staff can provide detailed information about the City’s zoning and General Plan requirements. You can make an appointment through the Planning and Building Agency’s webpage. Another options is to call the Planning Counter at (714) 647-5804 or you can email the Planning Division … Continued

I have my business license and my occupancy permit, and my grand opening sign is up. Now, I would like to have my permanent business sign made and installed. What do I need to do?

Before moving forward with having your sign made, you must first submit plans and an application for a sign permit. Obtaining the sign permit is a two-step process, which starts by submitting an application and plans to the Planning Division for review.

We would like to have a parking lot sale and want to set up a special area for that purpose. Do I need to get any kind of permission?

Yes, temporary events in the parking lot of a commercial center, such as a promotional event or sale, require issuance of a land use certificate (LUC). To obtain an LUC, you must complete the required application and submit it along with the submittal requirements listed on the application and pay the respective fee.

I would like to hang a banner for the grand opening of my store. Are there restrictions regarding banner signs?

Yes, a temporary sign permit is required to display a banner sign. To obtain a permit, you must complete a temporary banner sign permit application, submit it to the Planning Division for review, and pay the respective fee. The sign must be designed in accordance with all applicable temporary banner sign standards, which can be … Continued