TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
§ 90.02 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
§ 90.04 EFFECT OF OTHER LAWS.
The provisions of this chapter shall not be the exclusive regulation of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles within the Town.
§ 90.01 FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS.
In addition to and in accordance with the determination made and the authority granted by the state pursuant to the provisions of Cal. Veh.
§ 90.15 AUTHORITY TO ABATE.
Upon discovering the existence of an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle, or parts thereof, on private or public property within the Town, the Town Clerk shall have the author
§ 90.16 NOTICES OF INTENTION.
A ten-day notice of intention to abate and remove a vehicle, or parts thereof, as a public nuisance shall be mailed by registered mail to the owner of the land and to the owner of the vehicle, u
§ 90.17 REQUESTED HEARINGS.
(A) Upon a request by the owner of the vehicle or the owner of the land received by the Town Manager within ten days after the mailing of the notices of intention to abate and remove, a public h
§ 90.18 REMOVAL; NOTICES.
(A) Five days after the adoption of the order declaring the vehicle, or parts thereof, to be a public nuisance, or five days after the date of the mailing of the notice of the decision, if such
§ 90.30 AUTHORITY OF TOWN MANAGER; RIGHT OF ENTRY.
(A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Town Manager or one or more of his/her duly authorized deputies.
§ 90.31 ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; ASSESSMENT.
(A) The Council shall from time to time determine and fix an amount to be assessed as administrative costs, excluding the actual cost of the removal of any vehicle, or parts thereof, for the pur
§ 91.01 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
§ 91.03 RABIES VACCINATIONS.
Every dog owner, after his/her dog attains the age of four months of age and/or within ten working days of purchasing a license shall procure from a licensed veterinarian, an anti-rabies vaccina
§ 91.04 DOG LICENSES.
(A) Requirements. An annual license fee shall be paid for every dog over the age of four months owned or harbored in the Town.
§ 91.05 THREE YEAR LICENSES FOR DOGS.
Notwithstanding § 91.04, a three year license may be obtained for a dog (excluding wolf-hybrids) by submitting to the licensing program adequate proof of a three year rabies vaccination of
§ 91.06 WOLF HYBRID REGISTRATION.
An annual registration fee shall be paid for every wolf hybrid over the age of four months owned or harbored in the Town.
§ 91.07 PUBLIC PROTECTION FROM DOGS.
(A) Every owner or possessor of a dog shall at all times prevent such dog from biting or physically harassing any person engaged in a lawful act and from interfering with the lawful use of publi
§ 91.08 PROHIBITED CONDUCT.
No owner or possessor of any animal shall cause or permit it to do any of the following:
§ 91.09 PROTECTION OF ANIMALS IN MOTOR VEHICLES. .
(A) No person, other than an individual actually working a dog or other animal for ranching purposes, shall transport or carry on any public highway or public roadway, any dog or other animal in
§ 91.10 RELEASE FROM CONFINEMENT.
No person other than the owner or person authorized by the owner of the animal shall release any animal from any confinement, vehicle or restraint unless such release is necessary to the immedia
§ 91.11 DANGEROUS ANIMAL PERMIT REQUIRED
(A) No person shall knowingly keep, have, maintain, sell, trade or let for hire an animal designated under the provisions of this chapter as dangerous without obtaining a dangerous animal permit
§ 91.12 DECLARATION OF VICIOUS ANIMALS.
(A) No person shall keep, have, maintain, sell, trade or let for hire an animal which has been designated as vicious pursuant to this chapter.
§ 91.13 ISSUANCE OF PERMIT FOR DANGEROUS ANIMAL.
(A) No permit obtained under this section is transferable.
§ 91.14 HEARING PROCEDURES.
(A) The hearing pursuant to this section shall be conducted by a hearing officer or designated representative appointed by the Director of the Environmental Services Agency.
§ 91.15 MANDATORY DANGEROUS ANIMAL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.
Any owner of a dangerous animal shall ensure compliance with the following rules and regulations which shall be mandatory requirements for any dangerous animal permit:
§ 91.16 MISDEMEANOR VIOLATIONS.
(A) A person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction except as otherwise specifically provided.
§ 91.17 POSSESSION OF ANIMALS AFTER REVOCATION OF DANGEROUS ANIMAL PERMIT OR VICIOUS DECLARATION.
No person who has been determined to be in possession or ownership of a vicious animal or a dangerous animal for which a permit has been revoked under this chapter shall be granted any dangerous
§ 91.18 INSPECTION FEE.
A fee shall be charged for the costs incurred by county for the inspection or reinspection of property. The fee charged shall be paid by the owner or person who has custody of the animal.
§ 91.19 REVOCATION OR MODIFICATION OF PERMIT.
(A) Subject to the provision of division (B), any permit issued pursuant to this section may be revoked or modified by the inclusion of additional requirements or otherwise, if the Animal
§ 91.20 ANIMALS TO BE IMPOUNDED.
(A) Every animal kept or found by an Animal Control Officer or Peace Officer under conditions which constitute a violation of this chapter or other state or local law may be impounded or caused
§ 91.21 NOTICE OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS.
Within 24 hours of the impoundment of any animal, the Animal Control Officer shall mail a written notice thereof to the place of business or residence of the owner of the animal if known.
§ 91.22 RECORD OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS.
The Animal Control Program shall keep a record of all animals impounded, which record shall include a description of the animal, the date of its receipt, the date and manner of disposal, the nam
§ 91.23 FIELD RETURN FEE.
A fee shall be charged for any animal impounded by an Animal Control Officer and returned by the officer in the field to the owner or person who has custody of the animal.
§ 91.24 REDEMPTION.
Except as otherwise provided by this chapter or by any other law, the owner or person entitled to the control or custody of any animal impounded may, at any time before the sale or other disposi
§ 91.25 REDEMPTION FEES.
Fees for animal shelter services shall be established by Council resolution. No animal shall be released to its owner or possessor unless and until such fees are paid in full.
§ 91.26 LICENSE FEE TO BE PAID UPON REDEMPTION.
No impounded dog may be redeemed unless and until its license fee, and applicable penalty has been paid.
(Ord. 2006-532, effective 10-12-2006)
§ 91.27 EPIDEMICS.
The County Department of Health Services may determine and declare that rabies or other contagious diseases are epidemic or that other health and safety hazards exist among dogs or other animals
§ 91.28 BITE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
It is the duty of every person having knowledge that any animal has bitten a human being to report that fact immediately to the County Department of Health Services, Animal Control Program
§ 91.29 QUARANTINE FEE.
A fee shall be charged for the costs incurred by county for the quarantine of animals, including but not limited to investigation, inspection of property, confinement, examination and rele
§ 91.30 SERVICE FEES.
Animal Control Service fees for redemption of impounded animals, relinquishment, adoption, disposal, abatement, rescue, veterinary treatment or other services not specified in § 91.31 shall
§ 91.31 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES.
(A) Animal Control fees and charges shall be established by Council resolution.
§ 91.32 PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.
Except as specifically stated elsewhere, any violation of the provisions of this chapter, including those provisions relating to required fees, shall be punishable as an infraction, the penalty
§ 91.33 USE OF LICENSE AND OTHER REVENUE.
All revenue derived from the fee schedule and from fines, forfeitures, and penalties related to the enforcement of this chapter shall be used to offset the cost of enforcement and administration
§ 91.34 SCOPE.
The provisions of this chapter shall be in effect in the unincorporated areas of this county and in the Town.
(Ord. 2006-532, effective 10-12-2006)
§ 92.01 BINGO DEFINED.
For the purposes of this chapter, BINGO shall mean a game of chance in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designated numbers or symbols on a card, which numbers or symbols conform to numbe
§ 92.10 AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATIONS.
Pursuant to Cal. Penal Code § 326.5, those organizations exempt from the payment of taxes by Cal. Rev. & Tax.
§ 92.11 STAFFING AND OPERATION.
Bingo games shall be operated and staffed only by members of the authorized organization which organized them.
§ 92.12 PROFITS, WAGES AND SALARIES UNLAWFUL
No person shall receive or pay a profit, wage, or salary from any bingo game authorized by this chapter.
§ 92.13 LOCATION.
An authorized organization shall conduct a bingo game only on property owned or leased by it, and which property is used by such organization for an office or for the performance of the pu
§ 92.14 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; MINORS PROHIBITED; PHYSICAL PRESENCE REQUIRED.
(A) All bingo games shall be open to the public, not just to members of the authorized organization. ('75 Code, § 5-9.06)
§ 92.15 FINANCIAL INTERESTS.
No individual, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity, except the organization authorized to conduct a bingo game, shall hold a financial interest in the conduct of such bin
§ 92.16 FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS.
With respect to organizations exempt from the payment of the bank and corporation tax by Cal. Rev. & Tax.
§ 92.17 TOTAL VALUE OF PRIZES.
The total value of prizes awarded during the conduct of any bingo game shall not exceed $250 in cash or kind, or both, for each separate game which is held.
§ 92.18 HOURS OF OPERATION.
All bingo games shall be conducted only during the hours from noon until midnight.
('75 Code, § 5-9.12) (Ord. 1977-277, effective 12-8-77) Penalty, see § 92.99
§ 92.19 RECORDS.
Each organization conducting a bingo game shall maintain detailed records of all profits, expenditures, prizes, and other expenses associated with the operation of bingo games.
§ 92.30 PERMIT REQUIRED.
No individual, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity shall conduct a bingo game without first obtaining a permit from the Town Manager to do so.
§ 92.31 APPLICATION..
Any organization desiring to conduct a bingo game shall file an application for a permit with the Town Clerk. The issuing authority shall be the Town Manager.
§ 92.32 INVESTIGATION OF APPLICANTS.
Upon the receipt of the completed application, the Town Manager shall refer the application to interested departments of the Town, including, but not limited to, the Town Attorney, Sheriff's
§ 92.33 SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS; REVOCATION OF PERMIT
(A) If any bingo game is conducted in violation of this chapter, the Sheriff or his/her representative may stop any bingo game in progress and initiate proceedings in accordance with this sectio
§ 92.35 PERMIT FEES.
(A) The fee for a general permit and each renewal shall be set by resolution of the Town Council.
§ 92.36 PERMIT TERM; PERMIT NONTRANSFERABLE
(A) General permits shall be granted for one- year terms; each term shall be renewable annually.
§ 92.99 PENALTY.
(A) Any person who violates the provisions of §§ 92.10 through 92.15, 92.17 through 92.19, 92.30, 92.31, 92.35 or 92.36(C) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
§ 93.01 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
§ 93.02 COMPLIANCE REQUIRED.
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to transport, store, or use any Class A, Class B, or Class C explosive or blasting agent in violation of the provisions of this subchapter.
§ 93.03 PERMITS REQUIRED; APPLICATION AND FEE.
A permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter shall be obtained from the town for the transportation, storage, or use of any Class A, Class B, or Class C explosive or blasting ag
§ 93.04 BONDS.
Before a permit to do blasting or demolition work shall be issued, the applicant for such permit shall file a bond in an amount deemed adequate by the Town Manager in each case, but in no case l
§ 93.05 STORAGE REGULATIONS
(A) Magazines.
(1) All Class A, Class B, and Class C explosives shall be kept in magazines which meet the requirements of this section.
§ 93.06 TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS.
(A) No person shall transport any explosive within the town in violation of the Interstate Commerce Commission regulations or regulations of the State.
§ 93.07 USE REGULATIONS.
(A) The handling of explosives may be performed by the person holding the permit to use explosives or by any other employee directly under his supervision providing such employee is at lea
§ 93.08 LOADING.
(A) All drill holes shall be sufficiently large to admit freely the insertion of the cartridges of explosives.
§ 93.09 DISCHARGING.
(A) Only electric blasting caps shall be used for blasting operations in congested districts, or on highways, or adjacent to highways open to traffic, except where sources of extraneous electric
§ 93.10 BLASTING AGENTS.
Unless otherwise set forth in this subchapter, blasting agents shall be transported, stored, and used in the same manner as explosives.
§ 93.12 STORAGE IN MAGAZINES
((A) Packages of explosives shall be laid flat with the top side up. Black powder, when stored in magazines with other explosives, shall be stored separately.
§ 93.13 INSPECTIONS.
The Town Manager may, at reasonable hours, inspect the premises, buildings, installations, or equipment for the storage, handling, or use of explosives or blasting agents.
§ 93.14 GENERAL REGULATIONS.
(A) No person shall transport, store, or use any explosive or blasting agent when such storage, transportation, or use constitutes an undue hazard to life or property.
§ 93.16 VIOLATIONS.
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this subchapter or any order of the Town Manager made pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter for the protection of
§ 93.30 FIREWORKS UNLAWFUL.
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this subchapter or any order of the Town Manager made pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter for the protection of
§ 94.01 CHEMICAL TOILETS.
(A) Chapter 7 of the Environmental Health Code of the County, as set forth in Part 2 of Division IV of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, establishing health standards for chemical toilets, is
§ 94.02 FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS.
Chapter 2 of the Environmental Health Code of the County, as set forth in Part 2 of Division IV of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, establishing health standards for restaurants, itinerant r
§ 94.03 RODENT AND INSECT CONTROL.
Chapter 8 of the Environmental Health Code of the County, as set forth in Part 2 of Division IV of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, establishing health standards for rodent and insect contro
§ 94.04 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE PERMITS.
The Hazardous materials storage permits ordinance, Ord. No. 1983-315, effective 1-12-84, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this Code the same as if set forth in full herein.
§ 95.01 ENCROACHMENT PERMIT REQUIRED.
Shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation, public or private, to construct or install within the public rights-of-way of the Town any side road or private driveway, or any culvert o
§ 95.02 APPLICATIONS.
(A) Applications for the encroachment permits required by the provisions of this chapter shall be made to the Town Engineer and shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount fixed annually by resol
§ 95.03 ESTABLISHMENT OF GRADE LINES.
After the issuance of the encroachment permit required by the provisions of this chapter, the Town Engineer shall establish for the permittee the location and grade lines for all improvements or
§ 95.04 STANDARD PLANS AND STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS.
All work and improvements installed in the public right-of-way shall conform with the standard plans and standard specifications of the Town and shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Tow
§ 95.05 APPEALS.
The Council may consider appeals from the provisions of this chapter, from the recommendations of the Planning Commission, and from the determinations of the Town Engineer.
§ 95.15 PURPOSE AND FINDINGS.
(A) Purposes. The purposes of this chapter are:
(1) To protect the residential, rural atmosphere of the Town and its small commercial area;
§ 95.16 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
§ 95.17 ENCROACHMENT PERMIT REQUIRED.
(A) No person shall conduct a special event unless an encroachment permit has been issued covering such event.
§ 95.18 APPLICATION PROCESS.
(A) The Council may issue a written encroachment permit for the holding of a special event as defined in this chapter.
§ 95.19 REVIEW BY COUNCIL; APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL.
(A) The Council shall review all completed applications made pursuant to this chapter within 45 working days, or a completed application shall be deemed approved.
§ 95.20 CONDITIONS FOR PERMITS.
Encroachment permit terms and conditions, in addition, shall regulate the following matters where applicable:
(A) The event starting and ending times;
§ 95.21 INDEMNIFICATION.
As a condition to the issuance of an encroachment permit, all applicants shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the Town, and each and all of its officers, employees, and agents, from any an
§ 95.22 INSURANCE REQUIREMENT.
As a condition to the issuance of an encroachment permit, the Council may require an applicant to file a certificate of insurance showing the maintenance of insurance in an amount appropriate to
§ 95.23 SUPERVISION OF ACTIVITIES.
(A) The Town and its officers, employees, and agents assume no responsibility for the supervision of the activities conducted under the authority of the permit required by this chapter.
§ 95.24 REVOCATION OF PERMIT.
The Council or the Town Manager may revoke the permit required by this chapter or cancel, postpone, interrupt, or terminate a special event in the event of public disaster or disorder, or if con
§ 96.01 PURPOSE OF REGULATIONS
(A) Public trails are valuable recreational facilities which are recognized as being a part of the rural character of the Town and, as such, are developed and maintained primarily for use by res