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SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CODE
PREFACE
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 (Reserved)
Title 5 BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Title 6 ANIMALS
Title 7 (Reserved)
Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
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 UTILITIES
Title 14 (Reserved)
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Title 16 OIL AND GAS CODE*
Title 17 TRAILER PARKS
Title 18 SUBDIVISIONS*
Title 19 (Reserved)
Title 20 ZONING
Chapter 20.02 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 20.04 DEFINITIONS
Chapter 20.06 ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
Chapter 20.08 GENERAL CONDITIONS
Chapter 20.09 PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZATION
Chapter 20.10 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS*
Chapter 20.14 PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
Chapter 20.16 PD-2 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Chapter 20.18 OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Chapter 20.20 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
Chapter 20.21 ORANGE AVENUE OVERLAY DISTRICT
Chapter 20.22 STORAGE YARDS AND OUTDOOR STORAGE AREAS
Chapter 20.23 TRUCKING YARD PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Chapter 20.24 AUTO CENTER ACCESSORY USES
CHAPTER 20.25 SP-25 AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH ACADEMY (AUHS/AURA) SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.26 SP-23 HERITAGE SQUARE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.27 SP-22 SUMMERLAND RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.29 SP-20 FREEMAN HEIGHTS RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.30 SP-10 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.31 SP-11 CRESCENT HEIGHTS HISTORIC DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.32 SP-12 GATEWAY CENTER NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.33 SP-13 CHERRY AVENUE CORRIDOR RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.34 SP-14 HATHAWAY RIDGE RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.35 SP-15 CITYVIEW RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.36 SP-16 VILLAGIO RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.37 SP-17 CRESCENT SQUARE RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.38 SP-18 PACIFICWALK RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.39 SP-19 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.40 SP-1 TOWN CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.41 SP-7 SPECIAL PURPOSE HOUSING SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.42 SP-2 HILLTOP SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Chapter 20.43 SP-8 SIGNAL HILL VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.44 SP-9 BIXBY RIDGE SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Chapter 20.45 SP-3 TOWN CENTER WEST SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Chapter 20.46 SP-24 TOWN CENTER NORTHWEST SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.47 SP-4 AUTO CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.48 SP-5 CALIFORNIA CROWN SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.49 SP-6 COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.50 CONDOMINIUMS
Chapter 20.51 TENNIS COURT AND SIMILAR RECREATIONAL COURT REGULATIONS
Chapter 20.52 SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW*
Chapter 20.56 RECYCLING FACILITIES
Chapter 20.57 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
Chapter 20.58 SIGNS*
Chapter 20.64 USES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Chapter 20.65 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURE
Chapter 20.66 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 20.70 OFF-STREET PARKING*
Chapter 20.72 OFFICIAL PLAN LINES*
Chapter 20.80 CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
Chapter 20.82 NONCONFORMING LOTS, BUILDINGS, AND USES*
Chapter 20.84 VARIANCES
Chapter 20.86 AMENDMENTS
Chapter 20.88 FILING FEES
Chapter 20.98 PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS
Title 21 PUBLIC DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS AND IMPROVEMENT FEES TO BE PAID BY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
PRIOR CODE CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE
ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE
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20.80.020   Buildings.
   A.   No building erected, moved, enlarged, or altered after May 7, 1964, shall be occupied, used, or changed in use until after a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the city. Such certificate shall be applied for coincident with the application for a building permit and shall be issued only after such building, enlargement, or alteration has been completed in conformity with the provisions of this title.
   B.   Any use legally occupying an existing building on May 7, 1964, may be continued but shall not be changed unless a certificate of occupancy for the new use shall have been issued by the city after finding that such use conforms with the provisions of this title.
(Prior code § 19.52.490(A) (Ord. 557 § 313(A), 1964))
20.80.030   Land.
   A certificate of occupancy shall be issued before any vacant land is used or before an existing use of land is changed after May 7, 1964, provided such use is in conformity with the provisions of this title. However, no certificate of occupancy shall be required where the land is to be used for tilling the soil and growing thereon farm garden, or orchard products.
(Prior code § 19.52.490(B) (Ord. 557 § 313(B), 1964))
20.80.040   Contents of certificate.
   The certificate of occupancy shall state that the building or proposed use of building or land has complied with all laws and codes, including the provisions of this title, and with an approved site plan and any conditions required by the commission or council relative to the proposed building or use.
(Prior code § 19.52.490(C) (Ord. 557 § 313(C), 1964))
20.80.050   Recordkeeping.
   A record of all certificates of occupancy shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk and copies shall be furnished on request to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the subject building, use, or land.
(Prior code § 19.52.490(D) (Ord. 557 § 313(D), 1964)
20.80.060   Building permit required prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.
   A.   Before commencing any work pertaining to the erection, construction, reconstruction, moving, conversion, or alteration of any building, or any addition to any building, a permit shall be secured from the city by any owner or his agent for the work; and it is unlawful to commence any work until and unless such permit shall have been obtained; provided, further, that no such building shall be occupied or used unless a certificate of occupancy, and a license for such use where required, is first obtained from the city or person vested with the duty or authority to issue same.
   B.   Each application for a building permit shall be made on a printed form to be obtained at the city hall and shall be accompanied by accurate information and dimensions as to the size and location of the lot; the size and location of the buildings on the lot; the dimensions of all yards and open spaces; and such other information as may be necessary for the enforcement of this title. Where complete and accurate information is not readily available from existing records, the city may require the applicant to furnish a survey of the lot prepared by a licensed surveyor. The original of such application shall be kept in the office of the city clerk.
(Prior code § 19.52.500 (Ord. 557 § 314, 1964))
20.80.070   Compliance with provisions required--Exceptions.
   A.   All departments, officials, or public employees vested with the duty or authority to issue permits, licenses, or certificates of occupancy, where required by law, shall conform to the provisions of this title. Any permit, license, or certificate, if issued in conflict with the provisions of this title, shall be null and void.
   B.   The provisions of this title shall apply to all buildings, improvements, lots, and premises owned, leased, operated or controlled by the city or any department thereof, or by any other governmental agency excepting the federal or state governments.
(Prior code § 19.52.510 (Ord. 557 § 315, 1964))