TITLE 7. PUBLIC WORKS
CHAPTER 1. CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS, PAVEOUTS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES
Article 1. General Provisions
7-1.101–Interpretation
7-1.102–Certain conditions declared dangerous
7-1.103–Improvements required for new and modified construction
7-1.104–Property deeds for street widening
7-1.105–Improvements and property deeds: Exceptions
7-1.106–Denial of public utility connections
7-1.107–Implementation and administration
Article 2. Drainage Area No. 1 (Repealed)
CHAPTER 2. ENCROACHMENTS
Article 1. Title and Application
7-2.101–Title
7-2.102–Application
Article 2. Definitions
7-2.201–Scope
7-2.202–Applicant
7-2.203–City Engineer
7-2.204–Encroach and encroachment
7-2.205–Encroachment work
7-2.206–Permittee
7-2.207–Public highway
7-2.208–Right-of-way
Article 3. Permits
7-2.301–Required: Exceptions
7-2.302–Applications: Form: Filing
7-2.303–Applications: Accompanying exhibits
7-2.304–Schedule of fees
7-2.305–Fees: Deposits: Refunds
7-2.306–Issuance
7-2.307–Acceptance
7-2.308–Additional requirements
7-2.309–Grounds for denial
7-2.310–Revocation
7-2.311–Changes in authorized work
7-2.312–Display
7-2.313–Nontransferable
7-2.314–Blanket permits
7-2.315–Permits to move certain vehicles and objects
Article 4. Security Instruments
7-2.401–Cash deposits
7-2.402–Bonds
7-2.403–Instruments of deposit
7-2.404–Annual bonds
7-2.405–Insurance certificates
7-2.406–Additional bonds and cash deposits
7-2.407–Release of deposits
7-2.408–Expiration date of deposits
7-2.409–Bonds: Exemptions
Article 5. Liability Protection
7-2.501–Liability for roadway damages
7-2.502–Nonliability of City for damages
7-2.503–Liability insurance
7-2.504–Responsibility of subsequent owners
Article 6. Construction
7-2.601–Inspections: Charges
7-2.602–Commencement of work
7-2.603–Commencement of work: Notices
7-2.604–Completion of work: Notices
7-2.605–Completion of work: Inspections
7-2.606–Completion of work: Filing of maps and atlas sheets
7-2.607–Completion of work: Restoration of rights-of-way
7-2.608–Completion of work: Delays
7-2.609–Emergency work: Notices
7-2.610–Standards
7-2.611–Storage of materials
7-2.612–Monuments
7-2.613–Open trenches
7-2.614–Interference with drainage
7-2.615–Small pipes
7-2.616–Covering pipes and conduits
7-2.617–Backfilling
7-2.618–Paving by City
7-2.619–Cleanup
Article 7. Relocation and Removal
7-2.701–Requirements
7-2.702–Removal of prior encroachments
Article 8. Public Safety
7-2.801–Interference with use of highways
7-2.802–Safety devices
7-2.803–Visibility aids
Article 9. Landscaping Provisions in Public Rights-of-Way
7-2.901–Purpose and intent
7-2.902–Definitions
7-2.903–General requirements: Landscape plans
7-2.904–Medians: Types of landscaping required
7-2.905–Trees in parkways, public service easements, and the like
7-2.906–Trimming, removal, and replacement of street trees
7-2.907–Repairs of street improvements within public rights-of-way where damages have been caused by street trees
7-2.908–Scenic highways
7-2.909–Installation and maintenance programs, costs, and operation for medians and parkways on secondary and primary highways, including scenic highways
7-2.910–Planting lawns and ground cover
7-2.911–Planting and erecting hedges, shrubs, and fences
7-2.912–Maintenance of hedges, shrubs, and fences
7-2.913–Private property encroachments on public right-of-way
Article 10. Vehicles
7-2.1001–Moving certain vehicles and objects
Article 11. Appeals
7-2.1101–Appeals: Hearings
Article 12. Violations
7-2.1201–Violations
Article 13. Newsracks
7-2.1301–Purpose
7-2.1302–Definitions
7-2.1303–Permits
7-2.1304–Newsrack requirements
7-2.1305–Sites: Location, placement, and number restrictions
7-2.1306–Displays of matter harmful to minors prohibited
7-2.1307–Abandonment
7-2.1308–Notice to correct
7-2.1309–Impoundment
7-2.1310–Hearings
7-2.1311–Violations
7-2.1312–Initial filing, processing and abatement of nonconforming existing newsracks
CHAPTER 3. GRADING
7-3.01–Purpose
7-3.02–Scope
7-3.03–Permissive provisions
7-3.04–California Environmental Quality Act of 1970
7-3.05–Waivers, hearings, and appeals
7-3.06–Definitions
7-3.07–Permits required
7-3.08–Permit requirements
7-3.09–Permit limitations and conditions
7-3.10–Exceptions for emergencies
7-3.11–Conditions of approval
7-3.12–Liability
7-3.13–Denial of permits
7-3.14–Fees
7-3.15–Bonds
7-3.16–Hazardous soil and earth conditions
7-3.17–General excavating and grading requirements
7-3.18–Inspections of excavations and fills
7-3.19–Excavations
7-3.20–Fills
7-3.21–Erosion control and drainage devices
7-3.22–Buttress fills
7-3.23–Areas subject to slides and unstable soil
7-3.24–Planting and irrigation of cut and fill slopes
7-3.25–Rules and regulations
7-3.26–Violations
CHAPTER 4. SEPARATION OF WATER AND SEWER FACILITIES
7-4.01–Definitions
7-4.02–Purpose and extent of regulations
7-4.03–Water and sewer lines
7-4.04–Water supply and sewer facilities
7-4.05–Exceptions
7-4.06–Violations
CHAPTER 5. UTILITY LINES
Article 1. Removal and Undergrounding of Existing Overhead Facilities
7-5.101–Definitions
7-5.102–Public hearings by Council
7-5.103–Report by City Engineer
7-5.104–Council may designate Underground Utility Districts by resolution
7-5.105–Unlawful acts
7-5.106–Exceptions: Emergencies or unusual circumstances
7-5.107–Other exceptions
7-5.108–Notices to property owners and utility companies
7-5.109–Responsibility of utility companies
7-5.110–Responsibility of property owners
7-5.111–Responsibility of City
7-5.112–Extension of time
Article 2. Underground Installations
7-5.201–Purposes
7-5.202–Required: Exceptions
7-5.203–Waivers
7-5.204–Compliance with provisions prerequisite to issuance of building permits
7-5.205–Aboveground equipment
7-5.206–Appeals: Hearings
CHAPTER 6. REPRODUCTION MACHINE FEES
7-6.01–Fee schedule
7-6.02–Liability
CHAPTER 7. OVERTIME CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION FEES
7-7.01–Fee schedule
7-7.02–Overtime construction inspections: Applications
CHAPTER 8. STORMWATER DISCHARGES AND STORMWATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Article 1. General Provisions
7-8.101–Purpose and intent
7-8.102–Definitions
Article 2. Prohibition of Illicit Connections and Illicit Discharges: Reduction of Pollutants
7-8.201–Prohibition of illicit connections, improper property maintenance, and illicit discharges, and other prohibited acts
Article 3. Control of Urban Runoff
7-8.301–Development, stormwater quality master and stormwater pollution control plans
7-8.302–Best management practices and requirements
7-8.303–Notification of intent and compliance with general permits
7-8.304–Elimination of illicit discharge and illicit connections
Article 4. Inspections
7-8.401–Scope of inspections
Article 5. Enforcement and Penalties
7-8.501–Administrative remedies
7-8.502–Appeals of administrative remedies
7-8.503–Public nuisance
7-8.504–Infraction or misdemeanor: Separate offenses
7-8.506–Violations of other laws
7-8.507–Civil remedies: Injunctions