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Sacramento, CA Code of Ordinances
SACRAMENTO CITY CODE
CHARTER
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 ETHICS AND OPEN GOVERNMENT
Title 5 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Title 6 (RESERVED)
Title 7 (RESERVED)
Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 8.04 NUISANCES GENERALLY
Chapter 8.08 SOCIAL NUISANCE CODE
Chapter 8.12 ABATEMENT PROCEDURE FOR ABANDONED DRIVE-IN ENTERPRISES
Chapter 8.14 NUISANCE VEHICLES
Chapter 8.16 ABATEMENT PROCEDURE FOR ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
Chapter 8.20 SUMMARY ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS VEHICLES
Chapter 8.24 GRAFFITI ABATEMENT
Chapter 8.28 WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT
Chapter 8.32 ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED FOOD AND DRUGS
Chapter 8.36 ALARM SYSTEMS
Chapter 8.38 FALSE FIRE ALARM CODE
Chapter 8.40 CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
Chapter 8.48 FIREWORKS
Chapter 8.52 BUTANE SALES AND POSSESSION
Chapter 8.56 HANDBILLS AND OTHER ADVERTISING MATTER
Chapter 8.60 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CLEANUP
Chapter 8.64 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE
Chapter 8.68 NOISE CONTROL
Chapter 8.70 PORTABLE BLOWERS
Chapter 8.72 SEARCHLIGHTS
Chapter 8.76 SECURING UNIMPROVED OR UNOCCUPIED REAL PROPERTY
Chapter 8.80 SMOKING
Chapter 8.84 SMOKE DETECTORS
Chapter 8.88 STAGNANT WATER
Chapter 8.92 UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Chapter 8.96 DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
Chapter 8.100 HOUSING CODE
Chapter 8.104 DISPOSITION OF HUMAN CREMATION REMAINS
Chapter 8.108 MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH REGULATIONS
Chapter 8.112 BOATING
Chapter 8.116 LIMITATION ON ENGINE IDLING AND THE OPERATION OF TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION UNITS
Chapter 8.120 RENTAL HOUSING INSPECTIONS CODE
Chapter 8.124 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS RECYCLING
Chapter 8.128 HOME-GENERATED SHARPS WASTE MANAGEMENT
Chapter 8.132 CULTIVATION OF CANNABIS*
Chapter 8.133 PLACES WHERE CONSUMPTION OF CANNABIS IS PROHIBITED
Chapter 8.134 INDUSTRIAL HEMP
Chapter 8.136 REGISTRATION OF VACANT LOTS
Chapter 8.140 PROTECTION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND WILDFIRE RISK AREAS
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 (RESERVED)
Title 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 13 PUBLIC SERVICES
Title 14 (RESERVED)
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Title 16 (Reserved)
Title 17 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Title 18 ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
TABLES
Chapter 8.100
HOUSING CODE
Sections:
Article I . Title and Scope
8.100.010   Title.
8.100.020   Purpose of chapter.
8.100.030   Applicability of chapter.
8.100.040   Additions to, alterations or repairs of existing buildings and structures-Additions to, alterations or repairs of listed historic resources, and applicability of California Historical Building Code.
8.100.050   Relocation of existing buildings and structures.
8.100.060   Remedies.
Article II . Enforcement
8.100.070   Authority.
8.100.090   Right of entry.
8.100.100   Responsibilities of owners and occupants defined.
8.100.110   Substandard buildings declared nuisances.
8.100.170   Violation-Penalty.
8.100.180   Additional enforcement authority.
Article III . Permits and Inspections
8.100.190   Permits-Required.
8.100.200   Permits-Fees.
8.100.210   Inspection of buildings, etc.
Article IV . Definitions
8.100.220   Generally.
8.100.230   Specific definitions.
Article V . Space and Occupancy Standard
8.100.240   Access to public property.
8.100.250   Occupied space.
8.100.260   Scope of Sections 8.100.270 to 8.100.290.
8.100.270   Yards.
8.100.280   Courts.
8.100.290   Projection into yards.
8.100.300   Ceiling heights.
8.100.330   Widths.
8.100.340   Natural light and ventilation.
8.100.350   Origin of light and ventilation.
8.100.360   Mechanical ventilation.
8.100.370   Hallways.
8.100.380   Sanitation in dwelling units.
8.100.390   Sanitation in hotels.
8.100.400   Kitchen facilities.
8.100.410   Fixtures.
8.100.420   Water closet compartments.
8.100.430   Room separations.
8.100.440   Installation and maintenance of sanitary facilities.
8.100.450   Conflicts with zoning regulations.
Article VI . Structural Requirements
8.100.460   Generally.
8.100.470   Shelter.
8.100.480   Protection of materials.
Article VII . Mechanical Requirements
8.100.490   Heating.
8.100.492   Definitions.
8.100.494   Cooling.
8.100.496   Notice of opening of public cooling centers.
8.100.500   Electrical equipment.
8.100.510   Ventilation.
Article VIII . Exits
8.100.520   Generally.
8.100.530   Minimum window size.
Article IX . Fire Protection
8.100.540   General requirements.
Article X . Substandard Buildings
8.100.550   General definition.
8.100.560   Inadequate sanitation.
8.100.570   Structural hazards.
8.100.580   Nuisance.
8.100.590   Hazardous wiring.
8.100.600   Hazardous plumbing.
8.100.610   Hazardous mechanical equipment.
8.100.620   Faulty weather protection.
8.100.630   Fire hazard.
8.100.640   Faulty materials of construction.
8.100.650   Hazardous or unsanitary premises.
8.100.660   Inadequate maintenance.
8.100.670   Inadequate exits.
8.100.680   Inadequate fire-protection or fire-fighting equipment.
8.100.690   Improper occupancy.
Article XI . Notices and Orders of Director
8.100.700   Commencement of proceedings.
8.100.710   Immediately dangerous buildings.
8.100.720   Notice and order-Issuance-Contents-Fee.
8.100.730   Notice and order-Service generally.
8.100.740   Notice and order-Method of service.
8.100.750   Notice and order-Proof of service.
8.100.760   Appeal.
8.100.770   Effect of failure to appeal.
8.100.780   Scope of hearing on appeal.
8.100.790   Staying of order under appeal.
8.100.800   Hearing-Generally.
8.100.810   Conduct of hearing.
8.100.820   Inspection of the premises.
8.100.830   Form and contents of decision-Finality of decision.
Article XII . Enforcement of Notice and Order
8.100.840   Generally.
8.100.850   Failure to obey order.
8.100.860   Failure to commence work-Posting of a substandard building.
8.100.865   Entering a substandard building.
8.100.870   Extension of date for completion of work.
8.100.880   Interference with work prohibited.
8.100.890   Partial completion of work-Unsatisfactory progress of work-Case referred to board.
8.100.900   Partial completion of work-Referral hearing.
8.100.910   Demolition of accessory buildings.
Article XIII . Relocation Benefits for Displaced Tenants
8.100.920   Findings.
8.100.930   Definitions.
8.100.940   Relocation benefits payable to displaced tenants by owner.
8.100.950   Relocation benefits-When payable.
8.100.960   Relocation benefits-Amount payable.
8.100.970   Damages for untimely payment.
8.100.980   When relocation benefits not payable.
8.100.990   Payment of relocation costs by city.
8.100.1000   Penalties and administration costs-Exception.
8.100.1010   Remedies cumulative.
8.100.1020   Attorney fees.
8.100.1030   Summary of provisions.
8.100.1040   Establishment of relocation benefits account.
8.100.1050   Exceptions.
Article XIV . Rent Escrow Account Program
8.100.1060   Title.
8.100.1070   General.
8.100.1080   Definitions.
8.100.1090   Pre-review procedures.
8.100.1100   REAP procedure.
8.100.1110   Duties of the secretary.
8.100.1120   Acceptance into REAP.
8.100.1130   Appeals.
8.100.1140   Escrow account.
8.100.1150   Removal from regulation.
8.100.1160   Disallowance of rent increases.
Article XV . Maintenance of Vacant Buildings
8.100.1200   Findings-Vacant buildings.
8.100.1210   Vacant building defined.
8.100.1220   Required boarding of vacant buildings.
8.100.1230   Vacant building penalty.
8.100.1240   Maintenance and monitoring of vacant buildings.
8.100.1250   Administrative penalty.
8.100.1260   Monitoring fee for vacant nuisance properties.
Article I. Title and Scope
8.100.010   Title.
   This chapter shall be known as the "housing code," may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this chapter." (Prior code § 49.01.101)
8.100.020   Purpose of chapter.
   The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum requirements for the protection of life, limb, health, property, safety, and welfare of the general public and the owners and occupants of residential buildings. It is the further purpose of the provisions of the chapter to foster the preservation of buildings and structures of historical value by discouraging their demolition, and to protect against the unintentional damaging or destruction of structures of historical value through the demolition of dangerous buildings structurally connected to such historical structures. (Prior code § 49.01.102)
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