STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
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- The statutory references direct the code user to those portions of the state statutes that are applicable to the laws of the municipality. This reference list is up-to-date through July, 2000.General ProvisionsCode adoption
Gov. Code §§ 50022.1--50022.10Ordinances
Gov. Code § 36900 et seq.Penalties for ordinance violations
Gov. Code §§ 36900 and 36901Imprisonment
Gov. Code §§ 36903 and 36904Citations for misdemeanors
Penal Code §§ 853.5--853.85Judicial review of city decisions
Code of Civil Procedure § 1094.6Elections
Gov. Code §§ 34050 and 36503 and Elections Code §§ 1301, 9200 et seq. and 10100 et seq.Classification of cities
Gov. Code §§ 34100--34102General powers
Gov. Code § 37100 et seq. and Cal. Const. Art. 11 § 7Conflict of interest code
Gov. Code § 87100 et seq.Administration and PersonnelCity records
Gov. Code §§ 34090--34090.7 et seq.Alternative forms of government
Gov. Code § 34851 et seq.City Manager
Gov. Code §§ 34851--34859Elective Mayor
Gov. Code §§ 34900--34906City officers generally
Gov. Code § 36501 et seq.Legislative body
Gov. Code § 36801 et seq.Election of legislative body by districts
Gov. Code § 34870 et seq.Meetings
Gov. Code § 54950 et seq.Mayor
Gov. Code § 40601 et seq.City clerk
Gov. Code § 40801 et seq.City treasurer
Gov. Code § 41001 et seq.City assessor
Gov. Code § 41201 et seq.Chief of police
Gov. Code § 41601 et seq.City attorney
Gov. Code § 41801 et seq.Local planning agencies
Gov. Code § 65100 et seq.Emergency services
Gov. Code § 8550 et seq.Fire Department
Gov. Code § 38611Peace officer standards and training
Penal Code § 13520 et seq.Personnel system
Gov. Code § 45000 et seq.Retirement systems
Gov. Code § 45341 et seq.Revenue and FinanceFinancial powers
Gov. Code § 37200 et seq.Transfer of tax function to county
Gov. Code § 51500 et seq.Property tax assessment, levy and collection
Gov. Code § 43000 et seq.Sales and use tax
Rev. and Tax. Code § 7200 et seq.Transient occupancy tax
Rev. and Tax. Code §§ 7280 through 7283Real property transfer tax
Rev. and Tax. Code § 11901 et seq.Special gas tax street improvement fund
Str. and Hwys. Code § 2106 et seq.Unclaimed property
Civil Code § 2080 et seq.Local agency service fees and charges
Gov. Code § 66013 et seq.Public works and public purchases
Gov. Code § 4000 et seq.Contracting by local agencies
Pub. Contracts Code § 20100 et seq.Uniform public construction cost accounting act
Pub. Contracts Code § 22000 et seq.Claims against public entities
Gov. Code § 900 et seq.Business Licenses, Taxes and RegulationsAuthority to license businesses
Gov. Code § 37101, Bus. and Prof. Code § 16000 et seq. and Const. Art. II, § 2Bingo
Penal Code § 326.5Community antenna TV systems
Gov. Code § 53066Charitable solicitations
Bus. and Prof. Code § 17510 et seq.Commercial Filming
Gov. Code § 65850.1Private investigators
Bus. and Prof. Code § 7512 et seq.Taxicabs
Vehicle Code §§ 16500 et seq., 21100, 21112 and Gov. Code § 53075.5Gaming clubs
Bus. and Prof. Code § 19800 et seq.Massage parlors
Gov. Code § 51030 et seq.Automatic checkout systems
Civil Code § 7100 et seq.Telecommunications
Gov. Code § 50030AnimalsAnimals generally
Food and Agric. Code § 16301 et seq.Dogs
Gov. Code § 38792 and Food and Agric. Code § 30501 et seq.Potentially dangerous and vicious dogs
Food and Agric. Code § 31601 et seq.Rabies control
Health and Saf. Code § 121575 et seq.Cruelty to animals
Penal Code § 597 et seq.Health and SafetyGarbage and refuse collection and disposal
Public Resources Code §§ 49300 and 49400Nuisance abatement
Gov. Code § 38771 et seq. and Penal Code § 373aLittering
Penal Code § 374 et seq.Smoking
Labor Code § 6404.5Graffiti abatement
Gov. Code § 38772Fire Prevention
Health and Saf. Code § 13000 et seq.Noise control
Health and Saf. Code § 46000 et seq. and Gov. Code § 65302(f)Hospitals
Gov. Code § 37600 et seq.Public Peace, Morals and WelfareCrimes against public justice
Penal Code § 92 et seq.Crimes against the person
Penal Code § 187 et seq.Crimes against the person involving sexual assault and against public decency and good morals
Penal Code § 261 et seq.Crimes against public health and safety
Penal Code § 369d et seq.Crimes against the public peace
Penal Code § 403 et seq.Crimes against property
Penal Code § 450 et seq.Weapons
Penal Code § 12000 et seq.Vehicles and TrafficLocal traffic rules and regulations
Vehicle Code § 21100 et seq.Traffic signs, signals and markings
Vehicle Code § 21350 et seq.Turning movements
Vehicle Code §§ 22100 et seq. and 22113Speed limits
Vehicle Code § 22348 et seq.One-way street designations
Vehicle Code § 21657Stopping, standing and parking
Vehicle Code § 22500 et seq.Through highways
Vehicle Code §§ 21101, 21353, 21354Curb markings
Vehicle Code § 21458Weight limits
Vehicle Code § 35700 et seq.Pedestrians
Vehicle Code § 21950 et seq.Establishment of crosswalks
Vehicle Code § 21106Bicycles
Vehicle Code §§ 21100, 21206 and 39000 et seq.Penalties
Vehicle Code § 40000.1 et seq.Streets, Sidewalks and Public PlacesImprovement Act of 1911
Str. and Hwys. Code § 5000 et seq.Construction of sidewalks and curbs
Str. and Hwys. Code § 5870 et seq.Underground utility districts
Str. and Hwys. Code § 5896.1 et seq.Obstructions and encroachments on public ways
Gov. Code § 38775Municipal parks
Public Res. Code § 5181 et seq.Tree planting
Str. and Hwys. Code § 22000 et seq.Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972
Str. and Hwys. Code § 22500 et seq.Charitable solicitations
Bus. and Prof. Code § 17510 et seq.Advertising displays
Bus. and Prof. Code §§ 5230 and 5231Public ServicesMunicipal water systems
Gov. Code § 38730 et seq.Municipal sewers
Gov. Code § 38900 et seq. and Health and Saf. Code § 5470 et seq.Water wells
Water Code § 13803 et seq.Buildings and ConstructionAuthority to regulate buildings and construction
Gov. Code §§ 38601 and 38660State Housing Law
Health and Saf. Code § 17910 et seq.Mobile homes
Health and Saf. Code § 18200 et seq.Signs
Gov. Code §§ 38774 and 65850; Bus. and Prof. Code § 5229 et seq.Inspection warrants
Civil Pro. Code § 1822.50 et seq.Electrical code
Government Code § 50022.2Energy Code
Government Code § 50022.2SubdivisionsSubdivision Map Act
Gov. Code § 66410 et seq.ZoningHealth Facility
Health and Saf. Code § 1250Group housing arrangement
Health and Saf. Code § 1569.2Single room occupancy residential hotel
Health and Saf. Code § 17958.1Occupancy restrictions
Uniform Housing Code § 503.2Manufactured housing
Gov. Code § 65852.3Registered vehicles
Vehicle Code § 260CNEL contour
Administrative Code Title 4, Subch. 6Acoustical analysis
Administrative Code Title 25, Ch. 1, Art. 4Handicapped parking
Building Code Title 24Condominium project
Civil Code §§ 783 and 1351Community Apartment Project
Bus. and Prof. Code § 11004Stock Cooperative
Bus. and Prof. Code § 11003.2Number of planned residents
Uniform Housing Code § 503.2Rental density bonus projects
Health and Saf. Code §§ 50105, 50079.5, and
Civil Code § 51.3.c.1Specific Plan District
Gov. Code §§ 65450 - 65457Specific Plan
Gov. Code § 65453Oil well requirements
Public Res. Code § 3106 et seq.Deserted well defined
Public Res. Code § 3237Distance between wells and structures
Public Res. Code §§ 3600 et seq.Preliminary drilling reports
Uniform Building Code § 7006(c)Final drilling reports
Uniform Building Code § 7015(a)2Abandoned wells
Public Res. Code § 3208.1Open Space zone
Gov. Code § 65910Motor oil
Health and Saf. Code § 25250.11Handicapped parking
Building Code Title 24Redevelopment programs
Health and Saf. Code §§ 33000 et seq.Alcohol defined
Alcoholic Bev. Control Act (Or. 2654, 1988)Decision of Zoning Administrator
Gov. Code § 65900Action of Zoning Administrator
Gov. Code § 65906Appeal of Planning Commission
Gov. Code § 65856.aGroup housing arrangement
Health and Saf. Code § 1569.2Housing developments
Gov. Code § 675915Retirement complexes
Civil Code § 51.3Airport Environs Land Use Plan
Public Utilities Code § 21675Zoning Administrator
Gov. Code § 65900Public hearing for Zoning Administrator
Gov. Code § 65901Administrator's approval of request
Gov. Code § 65906Conservation and Planning Act
Gov. Code, Ch. 4, Title 7Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental Quality Act
Public Res. Code § 21000 et seq.Noise Control Act
Health and Saf. Code § 46000 et seq.