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CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ZONING
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CHAPTER II* LICENSES, PERMITS, BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER III PUBLIC HEALTH CODE
CHAPTER IV PUBLIC WELFARE
ARTICLE 1 DISORDERLY CONDUCT PLACES AND PUBLICATIONS
SEC. 41.14. INJURY TO PUBLIC PROPERTY.
SEC. 41.16. SNUFF - THROWING OF.
SEC. 41.17. LIBRARY BOOKS - RETENTION AFTER NOTICE.
SEC. 41.18. SITTING, LYING, OR SLEEPING OR STORING, USING, MAINTAINING, OR PLACING PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
SEC. 41.19. PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGES - OBSTRUCTING ENTRANCE.
SEC. 41.20. CLOSURE OF STREETS.
SEC. 41.20.1. SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 41.21. CUTTING INTO GASOLINE LINES PROHIBITED.
SEC. 41.22. LOITERING - RIVER BED.
SEC. 41.23. TRESPASS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTY.
SEC. 41.24. TRESPASS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
SEC. 41.27. INTOXICATION.
SEC. 41.29. HAND ORGANS ON STREETS.
SEC. 41.30. SPITE FENCES.
SEC. 41.31. TREES - INJURY TO.
SEC. 41.32. THEATRES - SOUND AMPLIFIERS.
SEC. 41.33. LANDLORDS - DISTURBING TENANTS.
SEC. 41.34. PESTICIDES - NOTICE TO TENANTS.
SEC. 41.38. USE OF CERTAIN SIGNS ON VEHICLES PROHIBITED.
SEC. 41.39. STOWAWAYS - ENTRY A MISDEMEANOR.
SEC. 41.40. NOISE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION, EXCAVATION WORK - WHEN PROHIBITED.
SEC. 41.41. EVADING PAYMENT OF ADMISSION FEE.
SEC. 41.42. MUSIC REPRODUCING DEVICES - HOURS OF OPERATION.
SEC. 41.43. SELLING GOODS NEAR PRIVATE PARKS.
SEC. 41.43.1. DOOR TO DOOR SELLING OR SOLICITING.
SEC. 41.44. MINIATURE GOLF COURSES AND DRIVING FAIRWAYS.
SEC. 41.45. UNAUTHORIZED REMOVAL, USE OR POSSESSION OF SHOPPING CARTS.
SEC. 41.46. SIDEWALKS - CLEANING OF.
SEC. 41.47. WATER CLOSETS - USE OF.
SEC. 41.47.1. RESTROOM FACILITIES.
SEC. 41.47.2. URINATING OR DEFECATING IN PUBLIC.
SEC. 41.48. RESTAURANTS - MINIMUM LIGHT INTENSITY.
SEC. 41.49. HOTEL REGISTERS AND ROOM RENTALS.
SEC. 41.50. SMOKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
41.50.1. USE OF SMOKELESS TOBACCO PROHIBITED AT EVENT SITES FOR ORGANIZED SPORTING EVENTS.
SEC. 41.50.5. SIGNAGE REGULATIONS FOR PLACES SUBJECT TO REGULATION PURSUANT TO LABOR CODE SECTION 6404.5.
SEC. 41.51. SMOKING IN ELEVATORS PROHIBITED.
SEC. 41.52. SMOKING IN BUSES.
SEC. 41.53. PUBLIC BATH HOUSES.
SEC. 41.54. FISHING WITHIN ONE MILE OF PUBLIC SEWER OUTLET.
SEC. 41.55. OIL - DISCHARGE IN OCEAN AND BEACHES.
SEC. 41.56. UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES AT SPORTING EVENTS, THEATRICALS AND EXHIBITIONS.
SEC. 41.57. LOUD AND RAUCOUS NOISE PROHIBITED.
SEC. 41.58. LOUD PARTY SECOND RESPONSE FEE.
SEC. 41.58.1. LOUD OR UNRULY GATHERINGS.
SEC. 41.59. PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FORMS OF AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION.
SEC. 41.60. HOSPITALS; PATIENT TRANSPORT.
SEC. 41.70. NUISANCE ABATEMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES USED IN THE COMMISSION OR ATTEMPTED COMMISSION OF AN ACT THAT VIOLATES CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE SECTION 266(h), OR 266(i), OR 374.3, OR 647(b).
SEC. 41.70.1. NUISANCE VEHICLES - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
SEC. 41.70.2. NUISANCE VEHICLES - SPEED CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED.
SEC. 41.70.3. NUISANCE VEHICLES - ILLEGAL DUMPING.
SEC. 41.71. GANG-RELATED NUISANCE VEHICLE FORFEITURE.
SEC. 41.72. COUNTERFEIT GOODS NUISANCE ABATEMENT LAW.
ARTICLE 2 SOLICITING - SALES
ARTICLE 3 GAMBLING, FRAUD AND DECEIT*
ARTICLE 4 PHILANTHROPY
ARTICLE 4.5 BINGO
ARTICLE 5 MINORS
ARTICLE 5.1 MEDICAL MARIJUANA
ARTICLE 5.2 CANNABIS REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT
ARTICLE 5.2.5 RESTRICTIONS ON SIGNS ADVERTISING TOBACCO PRODUCTS
ARTICLE 5.2.6 RESTRICTIONS ON SIGNS ADVERTISING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
ARTICLE 5.3 TENANT ANTI-HARASSMENT ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 5.4 PROHIBITION AGAINST HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION IN HOUSING BASED ON IMMIGRATION OR CITIZENSHIP STATUS
ARTICLE 5.5 PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING BASED ON AGE
ARTICLE 5.6 PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION BASED ON STUDENT STATUS
ARTICLE 5.6.1 PROTECTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS USING RENTAL ASSISTANCE OR OTHER SOURCES OF INCOME AS PAYMENT
ARTICLE 5.7 PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION IN MOBILEHOME PARKS AGAINST OWNERS OF MOBILEHOMES BASED ON THE AGE OF THEIR MOBILEHOMES
ARTICLE 5.8 PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION BASED ON A PERSON SUFFERING FROM THE MEDICAL CONDITION AIDS, OR ANY MEDICAL SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS RELATED THERETO, OR ANY PERCEPTION THAT A PERSON IS SUFFERING FROM THE MEDICAL CONDITION AIDS WHETHER REAL OR IMAGINARY
ARTICLE 5.9 PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION BY CLUBS OR ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE NOT DISTINCTLY PRIVATE
ARTICLE 5.10 PROHIBITION AGAINST HARASSMENT OF BICYCLISTS
ARTICLE 6 PRESERVATION OF PROTECTED TREES
ARTICLE 6.4 RESTRICTIONS ON BUTANE SALES
ARTICLE 6.5 REGULATION OF OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS
ARTICLE 6.6 BATH SALTS - SALE AND USE PROHIBITED
ARTICLE 6.7 LARGE-CAPACITY MAGAZINES - POSSESSION PROHIBITED
ARTICLE 6.7.1 SUICIDE PREVENTION SIGNS
ARTICLE 6.8 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - WARNING SIGNS
ARTICLE 6.9 TOBACCO RETAILER’S PERMIT
ARTICLE 7 MISCELLANEOUS
ARTICLE 7.1 RESIDENTIAL HOTEL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION
ARTICLE 7.2 MORTGAGE MODIFICATION CONSULTANTS
ARTICLE 8 MUNICIPAL LOBBYING
ARTICLE 9 STATEMENTS OF CITY RELATED BUSINESS
ARTICLE 9.5 MUNICIPAL ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
ARTICLE 9.7 CAMPAIGN FINANCING
ARTICLE 11 MUNICIPAL MASS MAILINGS
ARTICLE 12 DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION
ARTICLE 13 PROHIBITION ON THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, AND
ARTICLE 14 GRAFFITI REMOVAL AND RECOVERY
ARTICLE 14.05 TEMPORARY PROTECTION OF OCCUPANTS OF SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
ARTICLE 14.1 EVICTION OF TENANTS FROM FORECLOSED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES
ARTICLE 14.5 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF NO-FAULT EVICTIONS
ARTICLE 14.6 TEMPORARY PROTECTION OF TENANTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
ARTICLE 15 URGENT REPAIR PROGRAM
ARTICLE 16 CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
ARTICLE 17 PET OWNERSHIP IN PUBLICLY-FINANCED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
ARTICLE 18 EVICTIONS BASED ON INTENT TO SUBSTANTIALLY REMODEL RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES
ARTICLE 19 REPLACEMENT OBLIGATIONS AND OCCUPANT PROTECTIONS REQUIRED FOR NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
ARTICLE 20 HOTEL DEVELOPMENT REPLACEMENT HOUSING
ARTICLE 21 VOLUNTARY HOUSING PROGRAM
CHAPTER V PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER VI PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY
CHAPTER VII TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER VIII TRAFFIC
CHAPTER IX BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER X BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER XI NOISE REGULATION
CHAPTER XII THE WATER CONSERVATION PLAN OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CHAPTER XIII THE EMERGENCY ENERGY CURTAILMENT PLAN OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CHAPTER XV RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER XVI HOUSING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER XVII RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE LOS ANGELES AIRPORTS
CHAPTER XVIII EMPLOYEE WAGES AND PROTECTIONS
CHAPTER XIX ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
CHAPTER XX COVID-19 PROTECTION AND RECOVERY*
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SEC. 41.43. SELLING GOODS NEAR PRIVATE PARKS.
   (Repealed by Ord. No. 185,900, Eff. 12/6/18.)
 
 
SEC. 41.43.1. DOOR TO DOOR SELLING OR SOLICITING.
   (Amended by Ord. No. 181,642, Eff. 5/31/11.)
 
   No person shall solicit, sell or offer to sell, demonstrate or take orders for the sale of goods, wares or any form of merchandise, by entering upon the premises of another for such purpose except in compliance with the provisions of this Section.
 
   (a)   “Solicitation”. As used in this Section, shall mean to sell or offer to sell, demonstrate or take orders for the sale of goods, wares or any form of merchandise or services.
 
   (b)   No person shall enter upon the premises of another for the purpose of solicitation between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. of the following day.
 
   (c)   Any person over the age of 16 who engages in door-to-door solicitations shall carry a form of photo identification and must present such photo identification upon request of any person being solicited, any peace officer or other person charged with enforcement of the laws pertaining to such solicitations. The photo identification must include the person’s date of birth and be issued by a governmental agency or educational institution. Acceptable identification includes a state driver’s license, state identification card, school identification card, or any government issued identification card.
 
   (d)    Any person engaged in door-to-door solicitations shall present the original or a copy of the Business Tax Registration Certificate required under Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 21.06 upon request of any person being solicited, any peace officer, or other person charged with enforcement of the laws pertaining to such solicitations.
 
   (e)   The provisions of this Section shall not apply to vendors or solicitors who have previously been invited or requested to appear at such premises by the owner or lawful occupant thereof, or to persons making charitable solicitations in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter IV of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.
 
 
SEC. 41.44. MINIATURE GOLF COURSES AND DRIVING FAIRWAYS.
   (Added by Ord. No. 111,348, Eff. 7/4/58.)
 
   (a)   Hours of Play. No person owning, operating, managing or conducting a miniature golf course or driving fairway shall allow any person to play or practice upon such miniature golf course between the hours of 2:00 o’clock A.M. and 6:00 o’clock A.M. of any day.
 
   (b)   Hours for Use of Mechanical Devices. No person owning, operating, managing or conducting a miniature golf course or driving fairway shall allow any work or labor with instruments or mechanical devices which are propelled by electric, steam or automotive power, to be performed upon such miniature golf course or driving fairway between the hours of 12:30 o’clock A.M. and 7:00 o’clock A.M. of any day.
 
   (c)   Noise Signs. Persons owning, operating, managing or conducting a miniature golf course shall place in a conspicuous place on said golf course, at least four signs upon which are written in legible English, in letters at least two inches in height, words or phrases requesting patrons to refrain from loud talking and unnecessary noise at all times while on the golf course. Such signs shall be placed where they can easily be seen by the patrons.
 
   (d)   Illumination.
 
   1.   The playing field of a miniature golf course or driving fairway shall not be illuminated between the hours of 2:00 o’clock A.M. and 6:00 o’clock A.M. of any day, except with such illumination as may be necessary only for the proper care and cleaning of such places.
 
   2.   The illumination of the playing field of any miniature golf course or driving fairway shall be such that no direct rays from the reflector or source of illumination shall fall upon any portion of any building used for living or sleeping quarters not under the ownership or control of the owner or operator of such golf course.
 
   3.   Where electric lamps are used there shall be installed a reflector of a type that shall not permit any portion of the lamp to project beyond the plane of the opening of the reflector, if the golf course or driving fairway is located less than 400 feet from any structure used for dwelling purposes.
 
   4.   The provisions of this section shall not apply to festoons or similar lights, streamers or assemblies used for advertising or attracting attention to such golf courses, provided that the lamps used therein do not exceed 25 watts each and are extinguished between the hours of 11:00 o’clock P.M. and 7:00 o’clock A.M. of the following day.
 
   (e)   Sound Devices. No person shall use, operate or employ any sound amplifying system, radio or sound producing machine, device or instrument or permit any music of any kind to be played in or upon any miniature golf course or driving fairway between the hours of 10:00 o’clock P.M. of any day and 7:00 o’clock A.M. of the succeeding day.
 
 
SEC. 41.45. UNAUTHORIZED REMOVAL, USE OR POSSESSION OF SHOPPING CARTS.
   (Amended by Ord. No. 129,180, Eff. 1/30/65.)
 
   (a)   Removal. No person shall remove any shopping cart, shopping basket or other similar device from the premises or parking area of any business establishment if such shopping cart, basket or device has permanently affixed to it a sign identifying it as belonging to such business establishment and a notification to the effect that such cart, basket or device is not to be removed from the owner’s premises.
 
   The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to removal by the owner or the owner’s agent or an employee of the business, nor to removal by a customer of the business possessing the written consent of its owner manager or authorized agent.
 
   (b)   Abandonment. No person shall abandon or leave any such shopping cart, shopping basket or other similar device which has been removed from the owner’s premises upon any public street, alley, sidewalk, parkway or other public place, nor upon any private property except that of the owner of such cart, basket or device.
 
   (c)   Possession. No person shall have in their possession any shopping cart, shopping basket or other similar device which has been removed from the owners premises and which has permanently affixed to it a sign identifying it as belonging to a business establishment and notification to the effect that such cart, basket or device is not to be removed from the owners premises.
 
   The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to possession by the owner or the owner’s agent or an employee of the business nor to possession by a customer of the business possessing the written consent of its owner, manager or authorized agent.
 
   (d)   Use. No person shall use any shopping cart, shopping basket or other similar device for any purpose other than that originally intended by such business without the owner’s written consent.
 
   (e)   Alteration. No person shall alter, convert or tamper with any shopping cart, shopping basket or other similar device or remove any part thereof without the owner’s written consent.
 
   (f)   Notice. Each business establishment owning such shopping cart, shopping basket or other similar device shall place at each of its exits a sign notifying its customers and the general public of the aforesaid prohibitions. Such notification shall be placed in such a position and be of sufficient size and legibility so as to insure that persons leaving such places of business shall be fully informed of the prohibitory provisions contained in this section.
 
   (g)   Fine. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code to the contrary the violation of any of the provisions or the failure to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this section shall be punishable only by a fine of not more than $50.00.
 
 
SEC. 41.46. SIDEWALKS – CLEANING OF.
   (Added by Ord. No. 127,508, Eff. 6/29/64.)
 
   No person shall fail, refuse or neglect to keep the sidewalk in front of their house, place of business or premises in a clean and wholesome condition.
 
 
SEC. 41.47. WATER CLOSETS – USE OF.
   (Added by Ord. No. 127,508, Eff. 6/29/64.)
 
   No person owning, controlling or having charge of any bathroom or water closet room shall permit any person to use such rooms for any purpose other than toilet purposes.
 
 
SEC. 41.47.1. RESTROOM FACILITIES.
   (Added by Ord. No. 163,811, Eff. 8/19/88.)
 
   A.   For public accommodations or facilities: If restroom facilities are made available for the public, clients, or employees, no person owning, controlling, or having charge of such accommodation or facility shall prohibit or prevent the use of such restroom facilities by a person with a physical handicap, regardless of whether that person is a customer, client, employee, or paid entrant to the accommodation or facility. Employee restrooms need not be made available if there are other restroom facilities available on the premises unless employee restroom facilities have been constructed or altered to accommodate the physically handicapped and such facilities are not available elsewhere on the premises.
 
   B.   The following definitions are applicable to this section:
 
   1.   A person with a physical handicap includes:
 
   a)   an individual who has an impairment, either permanent or temporary in nature, as follows:
 
   1)   Impairments that affect ambulation due to cerebral palsy, poliomyelitis, spinal cord injury, amputation, arthritis, cardiac and pulmonary conditions and other conditions or diseases which reduce mobility, including aging;
 
   2)   Impairments that require the use of crutches, canes, wheelchairs, braces, walkers, or other ambulatory assistive devices.
 
   3)   Total blindness or impairments affecting sight to the extent that the individual functioning in public areas may be insecure or exposed to danger; and
 
   4)   Deafness or hearing impairments that may expose an individual to danger or insecurity.
 
   b)   an individual who requests the use of the restroom facilities and states that because of a physical infirmity the individual requires immediate access to restroom facilities.
 
   2.   Public accommodation or facility means a building, structure, facility, complex, or improved area that is used by the general public and shall include those accommodations and facilities listed in Sections 19955 and 19955.5 of the Health and Safety Code.
 
   C.   Nothing in this section requires the making of structural alterations, repairs, remodels, modifications, or additions not otherwise required by applicable local, state and/or federal law.
 
 
SEC. 41.47.2. URINATING OR DEFECATING IN PUBLIC.
   (Added by Ord. No. 175,626, Eff. 12/16/03.)
 
   No person shall urinate or defecate in or upon any public street, sidewalk, alley, plaza, beach, park, public building or other publicly maintained facility or place, or in any place open to the public or exposed to public view, except when using a urinal, toilet or commode located in a restroom, or when using a portable or temporary toilet or other facility designed for the sanitary disposal of human waste and which is enclosed from public view.
 
 
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