1.40.210   Statutory Exemptions.
   A.   Ministerial Projects. The issuance of the following City permits and approvals is generally deemed to be a ministerial action and therefore statutorily exempt pursuant to Section 21080 et seq of the State Guidelines. Ministerial actions include but are not limited to:
      1.   Building permits, as defined by the State Guidelines;
      2.   Demolition permits;
      3.   Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits; permits issued pursuant to the Uniform Fire Code, excepting permits which authorize fires or flames or equipment utilizing fires or flames;
      4.   Sign permits;
      5.   Certificates of compliance not in conjunction with a division of property;
      6.   Park reservations of facilities in City parks and playgrounds, and permits authorizing public events conducted in City parks and playgrounds when issued by the Park Director;
      7.   Business licenses;
      8.   Banner permits;
      9.   Sewer connection permits;
      10.   Permits authorizing the use of streets, sidewalks and parking lots for parades, athletic events and public assemblies;
      11.   Permits authorizing the use of streets and sidewalks for sale of food and beverages;
      12.   Food establishment permits;
      13.   Solicitor permits;
      14.   Bicycle licenses;
      15.   Bicycle locker leases;
      16.   Dog licenses;
      17.   House moving permits;
      18.   Card room permits;
      19.   Preferential parking permits and guest passes;
      20.   Parking space leases;
      21.   Oversized load permits;
      22.   Grants of license;
      23.   Other similar permits.
   B.   Other Statutory Exemptions. Those projects listed in Public Resources Code Sections 21080 et seq. and the State Guidelines Sections 15260 et seq. are incorporated herein as statutory exemptions.
(Ord. 2067)