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ANALYSIS:
As a chartered mun icipality, the City of Temple City (City) may enact laws that differ
from State laws or choose to adopt th e laws of the State of California by reference. Any
city and co unty may enact, amend, or repeal a charter for its own government
accordin g to Article 3 (commencing with Section 9255) of Chapter 3 of Division 9 of the
Elections Code. Codified Ordinances are those laws adopted by the City Council of the
City. City Council may amend the codified ordi nances through its legislative
enactments.
Currently, the Municipal Code is organized by: Title; Chapter; Article; and Section
number (i.e ., Title 7, Chapter 1, A rticle A , Section 71 00). Problems can arises when
additional Sections are added to the same Article. W ith the current numbering system ,
it's difficult to add new section numbers to an A rticle as it is possible that the next
section number is already assigned to the next A rticle.
Title 7 -BUILDING REGULATIONS
~ Chapter 1: BUILDING CODE
)C ARTICLE A. ADOPTION
§) 710 0: ADOPT10N OF CODE:
0 7101: COPIES ON Fil E:
1!J 7102: AMEND LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILl
EJ 7103: AMEND LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUill
0 7104: AMEND LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILl
~ 7105: BUILDING PERMIT FEES:
B 7106: BUILDING PERMIT FEE, EXCEPTION:
0 7107: AMEND LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILl
Q 7108: AMEND LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILl
~ 7109: AMEND LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUill
0 71 10: BUILDING STANDARDS RELATING TO
~ ARTICLE B. BUILDING PERMITS
fill 7120: DEFINITIONS:
0 7121: PURPOSE:
0 71 22: RESTRICTIONS ON CONSTRUCTION:
g 71 23: AGREEMENT TO DEDICATE:
With the recent increase of ordinance adopti ons, it has become evident that the current
method of organizing the Mu nicipal Code is antiquated, difficult and cumbersome for
staff to add new sections to related subjects within a Chapter's Article(s). Staff has
already had to present ordinan ces to City Council this past year to amend duplicate
Section numbering.
The new proposal would allow for an expandab le numbering system (e.g., Sterling's
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standard x-y-z numbering system) which better accommodates future expansion of the
municipal code. The expandable Sterling standard x-y-z numbering system will facilitate
supplementation of the municipal code without disturbing the numbering of existing
sections. Each section number designates in sequence the numbers of the Title,
Chapter, Article and Section. Thus, with the new numbering system: Title 7; Chapter 1;
Article A; Section 1 would be designated as 7-1A-1, leaving nine vacant positions
between original sections to accommodate future provisions 7-1A-1.1, 7-1A-1.2, 7-1A-
1.3 etc. Similarly, chapters and titles are numbered to provide for internal expansion.
7-1A-O: ADOPTION OF CODE:
7-1A-1 : COPIES ON FILE:
7-1A-1.1 (Future provision)
7-1 A-1.2 (Future provision)
The City Council is requested to adopt Ordinance No. 14-991 adopting the reorganized
Municipal Code and enacting a new code numbering system for the Municipal Code.
The timeline to complete the renumbering of the Municipal Code is approximately 60
days from time of commencement. Upon adoption of the recod ified Municipal Code
and pursuant to Government Code Section 5011 0, a copy of the Code will be sent to
the State Library in Sacramento, the Institute of Governmental Studies of the University
of California in Berkeley, and the Public Affairs Service of the University of California in
Los Angeles.
CONCLUSION:
Adoption of the Ordinance No. 14-991 will better accommodate future expansion of the
Municipal Code and simplifies municipal code references.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no fiscal impacts created for updating the current code using the new
numbering system, including: the update of any internal references; creation of new
index; and the printing of 13 new municipal code books including an update of the code
on the City's website. The cost for these services shall not exceed $3,000. The City
Council as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14 City Budget approved an appropriation of
$12,000 for special contract services.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Ordinance No. 14-991
B. Example of Table of Content
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ORDINANCE NO. 14-991
ATTACHMENT A
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING A
RECODIFIED TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Sterling Codifier, Coeur d'Alene, Indiana, has compiled, edited, and
published a codification of the permanent and general ordinances of the City of Temple City,
California; and
WHEREAS, there is now, and will have been for at least fifteen (15) days preceding the
date of the hearing to be held for the adoption of this Ordinance, on file in the office of the City
Clerk, for public inspection, one copy of a document entitled "Temple City Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY HEREBY
ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Adoption. There is adopted the recodified Temple City Municipal Code
(the Code) as compiled, edited, and published by Sterling Codifier, Coeur d'Alene, Indiana, to
replace, in its entirety, the Temple City Municipal Code in effect on the date this Ordinance is
adopted.
SECTION 2: Title-Citation-Reference. The Code shall be known as the "Temple City
Municipal Code" and it shall be sufficient to refer to the Code as the "Temple City Municipal
Code," "the Code," or "the TCMC" in any prosecution for the violation of any provision of the
Code or in any proceeding at law or equity. It is sufficient to designate any ordinance adding
to, amending, correcting, or repealing all or any part or portion of the Code as an addition to,
amendment to, correction of, or repeal of the Code. References may be made to the titles,
chapters, sections, and subsections of the Code and such references shall apply to those
titles, chapters, sections, or subsections as they appear in the Code.
SECTION 3: Reference applies to all amendments. Whenever a reference is made to
the Code as the Temple City Municipal Code, the Code, the TCMC, or to any portion thereof, or
to any ordinance of the City of Temple City codified in the Code, the reference shall apply to all
amendments, corrections, and additions heretofore, now, or hereafter made.
SECTION 4: Title, chapter, and section headings. Title, chapter, and section
headings contained in the Code shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify, or in any manner
affect the scope, meaning, or intent of the provisions of any title, chapter, or section in the Code.
SECTION 5: Reference to specific ordinances. The provisions of the Code shall not in
any manner affect matters of record which refer to, or are otherwise connected with, ordinances
which are therein specifically designated by number or otherwise and which are included within
the Code, but such reference shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions
contained within the Code.
SECTION 6: Effect of Code on past actions and obligations. The adoption of the
Code does not affect prosecutions for ordinance violations committed prior to the effective date of
the Code, does not waive any fee or penalty due and unpaid on the effective date of the Code,
and does not affect the validity of any bond or cash deposit posted, filed, or deposited pursuant to
the requirements of any ordinance.
Ordinance 14-991
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SECTION 7: Constitutionality. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase
of the Code is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, then such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of the Code.
SECTION 8: References to Prior TCMC. Unless otherwise expressly stated or the
context requires, references in City forms, documents, and regulations to the chapters, sections,
and provisions of the Prior TCMC shall be construed to apply to the corresponding chapters,
sections, and provisions contained within the Code.
SECTION 9: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption. The
City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, shall attest to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause this Ordinance to be posted in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 151' DAY OF APRIL, 2014.
MAYOR
ATIEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Attorney
I, Peggy Kuo, City Clerk of the City of Ternple City, hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 14-991 was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Temple City held on the 1~ day of April2014, its second reading on 15" day of April, 2014, and was
duly passed, approved and adopted by said Council at the regular meeting held on 15" day of April,
2014 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember:
NOES: Councilmember:
ABSENT: Council member:
ABSTAIN: Council member:
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT B
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE 1
General Provisions
Adoption Of Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Enforcement Of Code . . . . . . . . . . 2
Rules Of Construction . . . . . . . . . . 3
Administrative Citations . . . . . . . . 4
TITLE 2
Administration
City Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
City Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Personnel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Adoption And Application . . . . . 3A
Classified Service . . . . . . . . . . . 3B
Conditions Of Employment . . . . 3C
Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Purchasing System . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Budget Reserve Fund
Balance Requirements ........ 5.5
City Commissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Parks And Recreation
Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A
Police Commission . . . . . . . . . . 6B
Art In Public Places Program
And Public Arts Commission . . 6C
Traffic Commission (Rep.
by Ord. 93-747) ............ 60
Transportation And Public
Safety Commission . . . . . . . . . 6E
General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . SF
Civil Defense And Disaster
Council .................... 7
Community Redevelopment
Agency .................... 8
Community Development And
Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Economic Development . . . . . . . 10
Award Of Public Projects . . . . . . 11
TITLE 3
Public Safety
Fire Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Public Health Code . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General .................. 2A
Phosphates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2B
Secondhand Smoke Control . . . 2C
Traffic Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Vehicular Traffic Regulations . . . 3A
Bicycle Regulations . . . . . . . . . 3B
Wheeled Toy Regulations . . . . . 3C
Streets And Sidewalks . . . . . . . . . 4
Obstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A
Street Benches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4B
Umbrellas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4C
Tree Preservation And
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Encroachments . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E
Parks And Civic Center . . . . . . . . . 5
General .................. 5A
Park Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Traffic Regulations . . . . . . . . . . 5C
Park Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Operations Policy . . . . . . . . . . . 5E
Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TITLE 4
Law Enforcement
Unlawful Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . 1 A
Minors ................... 1 B
Public Gatherings . . . . . . . . . . . 1 C
Sexual Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 D
Gambling . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 E
Bingo Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 F
Burglar Alarm System . . . . . . . . 1 G
Business Regulations Regarding
Sexual Activities . . . . . . . . . . . 1 H
Acupressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Temple City
TITLE 4 (cont.)
Nuisances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A
Political Signs And
Handbills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2B
Public Nuisances . . . . . . . . . . . 2C
Yard Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D
Newsracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2E
Regulation Of Dogs . . . . . . . . . 2F
Graffiti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2G
Aerosol Spray Paint And
Marking Pen Regulations . . . . . 2H
Vacant And Abandoned
Property .................. 21
Parades .................... 3
Alcoholic Beverages . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Distribution Of Advertising
Material .................... 5
Charitable-Religious Solicita-
tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Charitable Solicitations . . . . . . . 6A
Religious Solicitations . . . . . . . . 6B
Loitering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Display Of Books, Magazines
And Other Publications . . . . . . . . 9
Camping And Storage Of
Personal Property . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Shopping And Laundry Carts . . . . 11
TITLE 5
Business Licenses And
Regulations
Business Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
License Requirements . . . . . . . 1 A
License Procedure . . . . . . . . . . 1 B
Schedule Of Rates . . . . . . . . . . 1 C
Business Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Permit Required For Certain
Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A
Commercial Filming . . . . . . . . . 2B
Pumpkin And Christmas Tree
Sales ................... 2C
Tobacco Retailer Permit . . . . . . 20
Business Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Sales Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3A
Use Tax .................. 3B
Documentary Stamp Tax On
Sale Of Real Property . . . . . . . 3C
Transient Occupancy Tax . . . . . 3D
Mobile Source Air Pollution
Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3E
TITLE 6
Public Highways, Sewer
And Utilities
Public Highways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Adoption Of Code . . . . . . . . . . . 1 A
Obstruction Abatement . . . . . . . 1 B
Sewers And Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Adoption Of Code . . . . . . . . . . . 2A
Sewer Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2B
Garbage And Rubbish
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C
Integrated Waste Management
Program ................. 20
Public Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General .................. 3A
Undergrounding Of Utilities . . . . 3B
Community Antenna Television
Systems ................. 3C
TITLE 7
Building Regulations
Building Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Mechanical Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Electrical Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Plumbing Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Residential Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Green Building Standards Code . . 6
Swimming Pool And Spa Code . . . 7
Temple City
TITLE 8
Stormwater Pollutant Elimination
General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Illicit Connections And
Discharges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pollutant Source Reduction . . . . . . 3
Inspection And Enforcement 4
TITLE 9
Zoning Regulations
Zoning Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 A
Planning Commission . . . . . . . . 1 B
Fast Track Modification
Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 C
Zoning Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 D
Site Plan Review; Congestion
Management Program; And
LID Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 E
Zone Variances And Conditional
Use Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 F
Amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 G
Regulations Applicable To
Nonconforming Uses, Buildings
And Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 H
Regulation Of Excessive Noise . . 11
Off Street Parking Requirements . 1 J
Encroachments In Yard Areas
And Height Exceptions . . . . . . . 1 K
Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 L
Residential Districts . . . . . . . . . 1M
Commercial Districts . . . . . . . . . 1 N
Manufacturing Districts . . . . . . . 10
Open Space Zone 0-S . . . . . . . 1 P
Senior Citizen Housing, SCH . . 1 Q
Residential Planned Development
Districts, RPD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 R
Mixed-Use Zone (MUZ) ...... 1R.1
Dedication Of Mapped Streets . . 1 S
Special Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1T
Enforcement, Violations And
Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 U
Density Bonus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1V
Reasonable Accommodations . . 1 W
Subdivision Regulations . . . . . . . . 2
Condominium Conversions . . . . . . 3
Condominium Construction . . . . . . 4
New Construction Park Fees . . . . . 5
Vesting Tentative Maps . . . . . . . . . 6
General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . 6A
Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6B
Development Rights . . . . . . . . . 6C
Commercial/Office Condominiums
Or Industrial Manufacturing
Condominiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
INDEX
Temple City