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Porterville, CA Code of Ordinances
CITY CODE of PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
CITY CHARTER
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 3 ADVERTISING AND SIGNS
CHAPTER 4 AIRPORT
CHAPTER 4A AMBULANCES
CHAPTER 5 ANIMAL CONTROL
CHAPTER 5A ARTS COMMISSION
CHAPTER 6 BICYCLES
CHAPTER 7 BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 8 PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS
CHAPTER 8A SIDEWALK VENDING
CHAPTER 9 CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER
CHAPTER 10 RESERVED
CHAPTER 11 DANCES AND DANCE HALLS
CHAPTER 12 FIRE PREVENTION
CHAPTER 13 GARBAGE AND REFUSE
CHAPTER 14 LIBRARY
CHAPTER 15 LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 16 MINORS
CHAPTER 17 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 18 OFFENSES, MISCELLANEOUS
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
18-0: ATTACHMENT OF WIRES, CABLES, DEVICES OR EQUIPMENT TO CABLE ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM:
18-1: RESERVED:
18-2: PUBLIC NUDITY:
18-2.1: RESERVED:
18-3: GAMBLING; MECHANICAL MACHINES AND DEVICES:
18-4: RESERVED:
18-5: INTERFERENCE WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT1:
18-6: RESERVED:
18-6.1: UNLAWFUL POSSESSION, CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:
18-7: MEETINGS, ASSEMBLIES, AND PARADES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY; PERMIT REQUIRED:
18-7.1: PARADES; APPLICATION AND PERMIT PROCEDURE:
18-7.2: MEETING OR ASSEMBLY; APPLICATION AND PERMIT PROCEDURE:
18-7.3: MEETING, ASSEMBLY OR PARADE CONSIDERATIONS OF POLICE CHIEF:
18-7.4: PROCEDURE FOR APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS:
18-7.5: PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 18-7 THROUGH 18-7.3:
18-8: RESERVED:
18-8.1: RESERVED:
18-8.2: SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL PREMISES:
18-9: RADIOS, RECORD PLAYERS DISTURBING PEACE IN NEIGHBORHOOD:
18-10: RADIOS, RECORD PLAYERS DISTURBING PEACE IN NEIGHBORHOOD; INTERFERENCE WITH RADIO RECEPTION:
18-11: RADIOS, RECORD PLAYERS DISTURBING PEACE IN NEIGHBORHOOD; INTERFERENCE WITH RADIO RECEPTION; NOT APPLICABLE TO STATIONS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES:
18-12: RESERVED:
18-13: RESERVED:
18-14: LOUDSPEAKERS, OUTSIDE AMPLIFIERS; PERMIT REQUIRED:
18-15: RESERVED:
18-16: WATERWAYS; OBSTRUCTION GENERALLY:
18-17: WATERWAYS; OBSTRUCTIONS OF GUTTERS:
18-17.1: WATERWAYS; PORTER SLOUGH DECLARED NUISANCE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; ABATEMENT:
18-18: WATERWAYS; OPEN WATER DITCHES; PROHIBITED GENERALLY; PROCEDURE FOR ABATEMENT:
18-19: WATERWAYS; OPEN WATER DITCHES; VIOLATION OF PRECEDING SECTION:
18-20: RESERVED:
18-21: RESERVED:
18-22: DISCHARGING OF FIREARMS; EXCEPTION:
18-23: ALARM SYSTEMS:
18-24: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PARKS1:
18-25: PARKING OR STORING OF VEHICLES ON LAWNS:
18-26: NEGLECT OF REAL PROPERTY:
18-27: RESERVED:
18-28: KEEPING OF BEES:
ARTICLE II. GRAFFITI
ARTICLE III. SALE AND USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
ARTICLE IV. AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION
ARTICLE V. PROXIMITY OF REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS TO CHILDREN'S FACILITIES
ARTICLE VI. USE OF SKATEBOARDS
ARTICLE VII. UNAUTHORIZED CAMPING REGULATIONS
ARTICLE VIII. RESERVED
ARTICLE IX. NOISE
ARTICLE X. SHOPPING CARTS
ARTICLE XI. CANNABIS ACTIVITIES AND USE (NON-COMMERCIAL)
CHAPTER 19 PARKS
CHAPTER 19A STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 20 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 21 DEVELOPMENT CODE
CHAPTER 22 TAXATION
CHAPTER 23 TAXICABS AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
CHAPTER 24 TRAILERS AND TRAILER CAMPS
CHAPTER 24A UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
CHAPTER 25 WATER, SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
CHAPTER 26 WELLS
CHAPTER 27 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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18-7.2: MEETING OR ASSEMBLY; APPLICATION AND PERMIT PROCEDURE:
Applications may be made by any person to hold a meeting or assembly, and the application for such meeting or assembly must be filed with the chief of police at least four (4) days in advance of the date of the proposed meeting or assembly, specifying the time and place thereof, the name of the person or organization desiring the permit and such other information as may be required by the chief of police in order to enable him to make adequate arrangements, as circumstances may require, for the proper policing of the proposed meeting or assembly.
The chief of police shall forthwith issue a permit granting the said application unless a prior application for the said time and place shall have been made, in which event another time and place may be selected, and upon the selection of said alternative time and place by the applicant, the chief of police shall forthwith grant a permit therefor, subject to the provisions of section 18-7.3 of this article. (Ord. 927 § 1, 11-5-1968)
18-7.3: MEETING, ASSEMBLY OR PARADE CONSIDERATIONS OF POLICE CHIEF:
The said chief of police may refuse a permit for either a meeting, assembly or parade when in his judgment the conditions of vehicular and pedestrian traffic or the effect upon stores, offices and other places of business, or upon residents or hospitals, churches, institutions reserved for the sick, schools or educational institutions in the vicinity, all considered in relation to the safety, comfort and convenience of the public generally, shall so warrant. In making his determination the chief of police shall confer with the city manager and is authorized to suggest or require alternative routes, locations or times for any meeting, assembly or parade if in his judgment the provisions of this section so require. (Ord. 927 § 1, 11-5-1968)
18-7.4: PROCEDURE FOR APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS:
Upon a denial by the chief of police of an application made in pursuance of section 18-7.1 or 18-7.2 of this article, the applicant may appeal from the determination of the chief of police within two (2) days thereafter to the city council of the city of Porterville by filing his said application with the clerk of said city who shall set said appeal for hearing by the council at its next meeting. Upon such appeal the said council may reverse, affirm or modify in any regard the determination of the chief of police. To carry out the judgment of said council upon appeal, the chief of police shall be directed to act in conformity with the judgment of the council. (Ord. 927 § 1, 11-5-1968)
18-7.5: PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 18-7 THROUGH 18-7.3:
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision or to fail to comply with sections 18-7, 18-7.1, 18-7.2 and 18-7.3 of this article.
Any person violating any provision or failing to comply with any provision of said sections is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Any person convicted of a misdemeanor for violating any provisions or failing to comply with said sections shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment in the county or city jail not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 927 § 2, 11-5-1968)
18-8: RESERVED:
(Rep. by Ord. 1316, 8-21-1984)
18-8.1: RESERVED:
(Rep. by Ord. 1316, 8-21-1984)
18-8.2: SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL PREMISES:
   A.   Residential Sales Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct, or participate in the conduct of, a sale of personal property to the general public by means of a "garage" sale, "patio" sale, "yard" sale, or other sale similarly conducted on any residentially zoned premises, except as permitted in this section or authorized by chapter 21 of this code, or other law.
   B.   Time And Place Of Sale: Only two (2) such sales may be conducted at a particular place in any six (6) month period. No sale shall continue more than three (3) days. Sales shall be conducted between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. and eight o'clock (8:00) P.M. only.
   C.   Court Sales: This section shall not apply to sales conducted pursuant to process or order of any court of competent jurisdiction.
   D.   Penalty: Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 1147 §§ 1–4, 7-18-1978; Ord. 1820, 12-16-2014)
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