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Chico, CA Code of Ordinances
CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE
THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CHICO
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 (RESERVED)
Title 5 BUSINESS REGULATIONS1
Title 6 (RESERVED)
Title 7 ANIMALS
Title 8 HEALTH AND SANITATION1
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 AIRPORT1
Title 12 PARKS
Title 13 (RESERVED)
Title 14 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Title 15 UTILITY SERVICES
Title 16 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION1
Title 17 (RESERVED)
Title 18 SUBDIVISIONS
Title 19 LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS1
Title 2R ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS RULES
Title 3R REVENUE AND FINANCE RULES AND PROCEDURES
Title 5R BUSINESS RULES AND REGULATIONS
Title 8R SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RULES
Title 10R VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC RULES AND PROCEDURES
Title 11R CHICO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS1
Title 12R RULES AND REGULATIONS OF BIDWELL PARK AND OTHER PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS1
Title 14R BUILDING IN STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 15R WATER AND SEWERS
Title 16R BUILDING STANDARDS
Title 18R DESIGN CRITERIA AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS1
TABLES
Chico, CA Comprehensive Ordinance Table
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5.42.270   Changes in name of business only.
A.   No permittee shall operate, conduct, manage, engage in, or carry on the business of a commercial cannabis business under any name other than the name of the commercial cannabis business specified in the permit.
B.   The permittee shall advise the City Manager at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior of all changes of name or designation under which the business is to be conducted. The change of name or designation shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee established by resolution of the City Council to defray the costs of reissuance of the Commercial Cannabis Permit, and to make any amendments to the corresponding executed entitlements in the new business name.
C.   Said change in name must also be made in the form of an amendment to the corresponding executed entitlements, and reviewed and approved as outlined in the entitlements, or as required by the City’s policy concerning amendments to such entitlements.
(Ord. 2552 §1, Ord. 2589 §2)
5.42.280   Alterations to approved facility.
A.   No alterations to an approved facility may be undertaken without approval of the City Manager for businesses allowed by right under Title 19.
B.   No alterations to an approved facility may be undertaken at a business issued a use permit or other entitlement issued as a discretionary approval (i.e., by Planning Commission or City Council) without approval of the issuing body.
C.   The City Manager or their designee shall review proposed alterations to an approved facility to determine if such alterations are material to the permits, licenses, and entitlements issued for the facility. In the event that such alterations are material changes to the permits, licenses, and entitlements, such proposed alterations shall be considered by the person or body or bodies issuing the permits, license and entitlements. Material changes shall include, but not be limited to, increased square footage of interior space, decreased parking, decreased accessibility, changes to the security plan, and alteration of a previously submitted floorplan.
D.   All required City approvals, plan approvals, and permits must be obtained before causing, allowing, or permitting alterations to, and/or extensions or expansions of, the existing building(s), structure(s), or portions thereof, approved as a location for a commercial cannabis business. Said alterations, extensions, or expansions shall comply with all applicable state and local laws, regulations and standards, including those concerning building and fire safety, as well as occupancy.
E.   Undertaking alterations to an approved facility without appropriate approval in violation of this section shall be grounds for revocation of the permit.
(Ord. 2552 §1, Ord. 2589 §2)
5.42.290   Any other changes in information as reflected in the submitted application or entitlements.
A.   Permittee shall notify the City on a form approved by the City Manager within fifteen (15) calendar days of any other change in the information provided in the application form or any change in status of compliance with the provisions of this chapter or resolutions or the Chico Zoning Ordinance relating to commercial cannabis businesses, including any change in the commercial cannabis business form of ownership or management members.
B.   Such form shall be submitted along with a permit and appropriate fee, as adopted by Resolution of the City Council.
C.   Any changes in the information provided by permittee in the Commercial Cannabis Permit application form, or any change in status of compliance in regard to the provisions of this chapter or Chapter 19.75 of the Chico Municipal Code, including any change in the commercial cannabis business form of ownership or management members without compliance with this section shall be grounds for revocation of the permit.
(Ord. 2552 §1, Ord. 2589 §2)
ARTICLE IV. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
5.42.300   General prohibitions.
A.   It is unlawful for any person:
   1.   To sell, give, exchange, dispense or distribute cannabis or cannabis products for on-site consumption, use or sampling on any business premises.
   2.   To conduct a Cannabis Event in the City.
   3.   To consume or use cannabis or cannabis products, whether by smoking, vaping, inhaling, eating, drinking or any other means:
      i.   In, on or about the premises of any commercial cannabis business;
      ii.   In, on or about any publicly owned or operated property; any place open to, or accessible by the public; any place smoking is prohibited; or any place visible from any public place with normal unaided vision;
      iii.   In, on or about any other business, club, cooperative or commercial event, regardless if open to the public or only to members, ticket holders or event invitees;
      iv.   Any location where an entry or other fee is charged to attendees or to the host or where a thing of value or consideration is received or exchanged, directly or indirectly, for or related to the provision of cannabis.
B.   Added artificial flavor prohibited. Retailers shall not sell cannabis products which contain an added characterizing flavor. For purposes of this chapter, “characterizing flavor” means a taste or aroma, other than the taste or aroma of cannabis, imparted either prior to or during consumption. This includes, but is not limited to, tastes or aromas relating to food or drink of any sort, including but not limited to menthol, mint, wintergreen, fruit, chocolate, vanilla, honey, candy, cocoa, dessert, alcoholic beverages, herbs, or spices. Flavor agents consisting of terpenes of cannabis shall not be considered an added characterizing flavor. Such prohibition shall not apply to cannabis products which are manufactured as edible or topical products.
(Ord. 2552 §1, Ord. 2589 §2)
5.42.305   Restriction on alcohol and tobacco sales, dispensing or consumption.
   No person shall cause, allow, or permit the sale, dispensing, or consumption of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products on or about the premises of a commercial cannabis business, pursuant to and consistent with the prohibition of same by state law.
(Ord. 2552 §1, Ord. 2589 §2)
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