Contents of Berkeley Municipal Code
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Title 1
General Provisions
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1.01
Code Adoption
- 1.01.010 Document adopted.
- 1.01.020 Title--Citation--Reference.
- 1.01.030 Codification authority.
- 1.01.040 Ordinances passed prior to adoption of the code.
- 1.01.050 Reference applies to all amendments.
- 1.01.060 Reference to specific ordinances.
- 1.01.070 Title, chapter and section headings.
- 1.01.080 Effect of code on past actions and obligations.
- 1.01.090 Effective date.
- 1.01.100 Constitutionality.
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1.04
General Provisions
- 1.04.010 Definitions.
- 1.04.020 Grammatical interpretation.
- 1.04.030 Prohibited acts include causing, permitting, etc.
- 1.04.040 Effective date of ordinances.
- 1.04.050 No revival of repealed ordinances.
- 1.04.060 Repeal not to extinguish any penalty accrued.
- 1.04.070 Suspension of local limitations periods for action by the City Council, or any City board or commission during periods of council recess.
- 1.04.080 Provision due to non-business days.
- 1.12 City Jail
- 1.16 Right of Entry for Inspection
- 1.20 General Penalty
- 1.22 Human Rights Policy
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1.24
Abatement of Nuisances
- 1.24.010 Applicability.
- 1.24.015 Recovery of enforcement costs.
- 1.24.020 Definitions.
- 1.24.030 Notice to abate nuisance.
- 1.24.040 Summary abatement.
- 1.24.050 Summary abatement by City.
- 1.24.060 Warrants.
- 1.24.070 Appeal procedure--Administrative hearing.
- 1.24.080 Service of notice of hearing.
- 1.24.090 Waiver of hearing.
- 1.24.100 Hearing on objections.
- 1.24.110 Notice of decision.
- 1.24.120 City to perform abatement after hearing decision.
- 1.24.130 Judicial review.
- 1.24.140 Abatement costs made nuisance abatement lien or special assessment lien.
- 1.24.150 Itemized report of expenses.
- 1.24.160 Time limit for payment of costs by owner.
- 1.24.170 Notice of intent to place lien--Opportunity to request hearing.
- 1.24.180 Hearing on owner’s objections.
- 1.24.190 Lien procedure.
- 1.24.200 Costs of assessment as special assessment against parcel.
- 1.24.205 Costs of assessment as nuisance abatement lien against parcel.
- 1.24.210 Remedies.
- 1.24.220 Severability.
- 1.26 Violations Declared Public Nuisance
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1.28
Administrative Citations
- 1.28.010 Purpose and applicability.
- 1.28.020 Enforcement officer--Defined--Authority.
- 1.28.030 Administrative citation.
- 1.28.040 Amount of fines.
- 1.28.050 Payment of the fine.
- 1.28.060 Hearing request.
- 1.28.070 Advance deposit hardship waiver.
- 1.28.080 Hearing officer.
- 1.28.090 Hearing procedures.
- 1.28.100 Hearing officer’s decision.
- 1.28.110 Late payment charges.
- 1.28.120 Recovery of administrative citation fines and costs.
- 1.28.130 Right to judicial review.
- 1.28.140 Notices.
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1.01
Code Adoption
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Title 2
Administration
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2.04
City Council
- Article 1. Meetings
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Article 2.
Boards, Commissions and Committees
- 2.04.030 Sections 2.04.030 through 2.04.130--Purpose.
- 2.04.040 Applicability of provisions.
- 2.04.050 Number of members to be established.
- 2.04.060 Appointments--Time when made.
- 2.04.070 Appointments--Term and expiration.
- 2.04.075 Appointments--Specific term.
- 2.04.080 Present membership--Reappointment or termination when.
- 2.04.090 Quorum.
- 2.04.100 Future boards, commissions and committees--Composition.
- 2.04.110 Abolition not prohibited.
- 2.04.120 Sections 2.04.030 through 2.04.130--Conflicts with other provisions.
- 2.04.130 Sections 2.04.030 through 2.04.130--Liberal construction.
- 2.04.140 Residency requirements.
- 2.04.145 Affidavit of residency.
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Article 3.
Agreements With Law Enforcement Agencies
- 2.04.150 Purpose of provisions.
- 2.04.160 Cancellation required when--Funding restrictions.
- 2.04.170 Approval--Public hearing required.
- 2.04.180 Public hearing--Documents and procedures required.
- 2.04.190 Period of validity--Renewal.
- 2.04.200 Copies to be filed for public inspection.
- 2.04.210 Interpretation--City Council authority.
- Article 4. Additional Powers and Duties
- 2.06 Open Government
- 2.07 Revolving Door Restrictions
- 2.08 Officers’ and Employees’ Bonds
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2.09
Lobbyist Registration and Regulations
- Article 1. General Provisions
- Article 2. Definitions and Interpretation of This Act
- Article 3. Registration of Lobbyists
- Article 4. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities and Audits
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Article 5.
Prohibitions
- 2.09.170 No unregistered employment or activity.
- 2.09.180 Personal obligation of City officials prohibited.
- 2.09.190 Deception prohibited.
- 2.09.200 False appearances prohibited.
- 2.09.210 Prohibited representations.
- 2.09.220 Restrictions on payments and expenses benefiting local public officials.
- 2.09.230 Restriction on campaign consultants lobbying current and former clients.
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Article 6.
Enforcement
- 2.09.240 Rules and regulations.
- 2.09.250 Complaint, investigative procedures, and probable cause.
- 2.09.260 Notice and hearing on violations.
- 2.09.270 Violations--commission action.
- 2.09.280 Civil actions.
- 2.09.290 Civil penalties.
- 2.09.300 Criminal violation.
- 2.09.310 Joint and several liability.
- 2.09.320 Effective date.
- 2.09.330 Severability.
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2.10
Citizens Redistricting Commission
- 2.10.010 Purpose.
- 2.10.020 Definitions.
- 2.10.030 Commission Composition.
- 2.10.040 Duties of the City Clerk.
- 2.10.050 Application and Selection of Commissioners.
- 2.10.060 Commission procedures.
- 2.10.070 Removal of Commissioners and Alternate Commissioners.
- 2.10.080 Selection of Special Master.
- 2.10.090 Compensation.
- 2.10.100 Severability.
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2.12
Election Reform Act
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Article 1.
General Provisions
- 2.12.005 Title for citation.
- 2.12.010 Findings.
- 2.12.015 Purpose.
- 2.12.020 Liberal construction.
- 2.12.025 Reports and statements--Signature and verification requirements.
- 2.12.030 Reports and statements--Filed where.
- 2.12.032 Requirement to file statements and reports electronically.
- 2.12.033 Filing procedures.
- 2.12.035 Reports and statements--Filing fees prohibited.
- 2.12.040 Statements--Public inspection requirements.
- 2.12.045 Preservation from date of filing.
- 2.12.050 Reports and statements--City Clerk responsibilities.
- 2.12.051 Amendment or repeal of chapter.
- 2.12.055 Items of value--Report requirements.
- 2.12.060 Applicability--Severability.
- 2.12.065 Electronic posting of contributions prior to elections.
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Article 2.
Definitions
- 2.12.070 Interpretation.
- 2.12.075 Adjusting an amount for cost of living changes.
- 2.12.080 Campaign statement.
- 2.12.085 Candidate.
- 2.12.090 Commission.
- 2.12.095 Committee.
- 2.12.100 Contribution.
- 2.12.105 Controlled committee.
- 2.12.110 Cumulative amount.
- 2.12.115 Elected officer.
- 2.12.120 Election.
- 2.12.123 Election cycle.
- 2.12.125 Elective office.
- 2.12.127 Electronic filing.
- 2.12.130 Expenditure.
- 2.12.135 Filer.
- 2.12.137 Fund.
- 2.12.138 General election.
- 2.12.140 Independent committee.
- 2.12.142 Independent expenditure.
- 2.12.145 Late contribution.
- 2.12.150 Mass mailing.
- 2.12.155 Measure.
- 2.12.156 Nomination period.
- 2.12.158 Participating candidate.
- 2.12.160 Period covered.
- 2.12.165 Persons.
- 2.12.167 Qualified contribution.
- 2.12.168 Qualifying period.
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Article 3.
Fair Campaign Practices Commission
- 2.12.170 Established--Number of members.
- 2.12.175 Term--Appointments and reappointments.
- 2.12.180 Quorum.
- 2.12.185 Election of chairperson.
- 2.12.186 Vice-chairperson.
- 2.12.190 Vacancy filling.
- 2.12.195 Members--Qualifications and restrictions.
- 2.12.196 Avoidance of political conflict of interest.
- 2.12.200 Staff powers and duties.
- 2.12.205 Administrative responsibility.
- 2.12.210 Rules and regulations--Authority.
- 2.12.215 Additional duties.
- 2.12.220 Opinions.
- 2.12.225 Investigation authority and procedures.
- 2.12.227 Subpoena--Testimony under oath.
- 2.12.230 Notice and hearing on violations.
- 2.12.231 Violation--Penalties.
- 2.12.235 Judicial review of actions.
- 2.12.240 Meetings to be open to the public.
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Article 4.
Disclosure Requirements and Procedures
- 2.12.245 Campaign treasurer--Appointment required--Powers and duties.
- 2.12.250 Campaign expenditure and contribution account--Establishment required-- Procedure for use.
- 2.12.255 Statement of organization--Committee required to file.
- 2.12.260 Repealed.
- 2.12.265 Repealed.
- 2.12.270 Campaign statement--Filing requirements.
- 2.12.271 Campaign statements--Additional filing requirements.
- 2.12.272 Slate mailer organizations’ reporting requirements.
- 2.12.275 Campaign statement--Verification.
- 2.12.280 Campaign statement--Information required.
- 2.12.283 Campaign statement--Additional information required from participating candidates.
- 2.12.285 Repealed.
- 2.12.290 Repealed.
- 2.12.295 Report of late contributions.
- 2.12.297 Late independent expenditures preceding election.
- 2.12.300 Contributions--Written instrument required when.
- 2.12.305 Contributions--From persons using other than legal name prohibited.
- 2.12.310 Contributions--By persons on behalf of other persons prohibited.
- 2.12.315 Expenditures--Report requirements--Scope.
- 2.12.320 Anonymous contributions--Restrictions--Payment to City required when.
- 2.12.325 Mass mailings--Copies to commission.
- 2.12.330 Mass mailings by independent expenditure.
- 2.12.335 Disclosure on campaign communications of certain contributions and loans.
- Article 5. Expenditure Limitations
- Article 6. Limitations on Contributions
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Article 7.
Enforcement--Penalties For Violation
- 2.12.445 Complaints--Filing, investigation and commission action.
- 2.12.450 Actions for compliance--Who is authorized to institute.
- 2.12.455 Actions for compliance--Procedure required and commission authority.
- 2.12.460 Violation--Deemed misdemeanor--Penalty.
- 2.12.465 Actions for compliance--Disposition of amounts recovered.
- 2.12.470 Violation--Candidate’s office forfeited when.
- 2.12.475 Violation--Candidacy terminated when.
- 2.12.480 Violation--Persons ineligible for candidacy--Time limit.
- 2.12.485 Late filing penalties.
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Article 8.
Berkeley Fair Elections Act of 2016
- 2.12.490 Title and purpose.
- 2.12.495 Offices covered.
- 2.12.500 Eligibility for Fair Elections campaign funding.
- 2.12.505 Fair Elections fund payments.
- 2.12.507 Return of Contributions by Participating Candidates.
- 2.12.510 Candidate statement notice.
- 2.12.515 Transition rule for current election cycle.
- 2.12.520 Special municipal elections.
- 2.12.525 Campaign accounts for participating candidates.
- 2.12.530 Use of Fair Elections funds.
- 2.12.535 Administrative modification of timelines.
- 2.12.540 Insufficient funds in the program.
- 2.12.545 Cost of living adjustments.
- 2.12.550 Fair Elections Act penalties.
- 2.12.555 Violation--Persons ineligible for public funds--Time limit.
- 2.12.560 Review by Commission.
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Article 1.
General Provisions
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2.14
Elections – Instant Runoff Voting
- 2.14.010 Definitions.
- 2.14.020 General Provisions.
- 2.14.025 Election Services.
- 2.14.030 Ballot.
- 2.14.040 Tabulation.
- 2.14.050 Ties.
- 2.14.060 Elimination of More Than One Candidate.
- 2.14.070 Skipped Rankings.
- 2.14.080 Undervotes, Overvotes, and Exhausted Ballots.
- 2.14.090 Reports.
- 2.14.100 Manual Tally.
- 2.14.110 Election Procedures if Ranked Choice Voting is Not Used.
- 2.16 Elections--Candidates’ Fees
- 2.18 Elections--Record of Community Service
- 2.20 Repealed
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2.24
City Auditor’s Office
- 2.24.010 Findings.
- 2.24.020 City Auditor’s Office created.
- 2.24.030 Authority, responsibility and independence.
- 2.24.040 Funding.
- 2.24.050 Scope of audits.
- 2.24.060 Audit schedule.
- 2.24.070 Access to employees, contractors, taxpayers, records and property.
- 2.24.080 Agency response.
- 2.24.090 Audit reports.
- 2.24.100 Audit follow-up.
- 2.24.110 Right to retain contract auditors, consultants and experts; Cooperation with City Manager.
- 2.24.120 Quality assurance reviews.
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2.36
City Manager’s Department
- 2.36.010 Created--Composition--City Manager control.
- 2.36.020 Powers, duties and functions--City Manager authority.
- 2.36.030 City Manager--Rule and regulation promulgation authority.
- 2.36.040 City Manager--Jurisdiction--Exemptions.
- 2.36.060 Deputy City Manager and Acting City Manager authorized to act when.
- 2.38 City Manager--Rehabilitation Loans
- 2.39 City Manager--Commercial Loans
- 2.42 City Clerk Department
- 2.43 Office of Economic Development
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2.44
Finance Department
- 2.44.010 Finance Department.
- 2.44.020 Finance Department--Composition and organization.
- 2.44.030 Director of Finance--Control and supervisory authority.
- 2.44.040 Finance Department--Functions.
- 2.44.050 Power to administer oaths and affirmations.
- 2.44.060 Director of Finance--Assessor, collector and treasurer powers and duties.
- 2.44.070 Assistant Director or Acting Director of Finance authorized to act when.
- 2.45 Department of Information Technology
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2.46
Human Resources Department
- 2.46.010 Created.
- 2.46.020 Human Resources Department--Organization.
- 2.46.030 Director of Human Resources--Control and supervisory authority.
- 2.46.040 Human Resources Department--Functions.
- 2.46.050 Human Resources Department--Persons authorized to act when Director of Human Resources absent or disabled.
- 2.50 Health, Housing and Community Services Department
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2.56
City Attorney’s Office
- 2.56.010 City Attorney’s Office.
- 2.56.020 City Attorney--Duties.
- 2.56.030 City Attorney--Document drafting responsibilities--Council meeting attendance.
- 2.56.040 Reserved.
- 2.56.050 City Attorney--Recordkeeping and delivery of documents to successor required.
- 2.56.060 City Attorney--Action as ex officio prosecuting attorney.
- 2.56.070 Persons authorized to act when City Attorney absent or disabled.
- 2.56.080 City Attorney--Assistant counsel--Employment authorized when.
- 2.61 Planning and Development Department
- 2.62 Repealed
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2.64
Police Department
- 2.64.010 Created--Police Department.
- 2.64.020 Chief of Police.
- 2.64.030 Chief of Police--Control and supervisory authority--Powers as sheriff.
- 2.64.040 Chief of Police--Rule and regulation adoption and enforcement authority.
- 2.64.050 Police Department--Functions.
- 2.64.060 Persons authorized to act when Chief of Police absent or disabled.
- 2.64.070 Recruitment and training--Declaration of desire to receive aid.
- 2.64.080 Recruitment and training--Adherence to standards.
- 2.64.090 Property record required for certain items--Chief of Police duties.
- 2.64.100 Property taken from arrested or accused persons--Disposition.
- 2.64.110 Unclaimed property--Disposition procedures.
- 2.64.120 Motor vehicle accident reports and photographs--Sale authorized when--Fees.
- 2.64.130 Letter confirming fact of theft or other crime--Issuance authorized when--Fee.
- 2.64.140 Fees for accident reports, confirmation letters--Exemptions.
- 2.64.150 Fingerprinting--Fee authorized when.
- 2.64.160 Marijuana--Enforcement priority and arrest authorization required.
- 2.65 Fire Department
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2.72
Public Works Department
- 2.72.010 Created.
- 2.72.020 Organization and maintenance.
- 2.72.030 Control and supervisory authority.
- 2.72.040 Functions.
- 2.72.050 Fees and charges for engineering and inspection services.
- 2.72.060 Permits for engineering services--Required fee.
- 2.72.070 Persons authorized to act when Assistant City Manager absent or disabled.
- 2.74 Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department
- 2.80 Attorneys’ Fees and Costs
- 2.86 Access to Corpus Information
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2.88
Emergency Services, Disaster Council, and Disaster and Fire Safety Commission
- 2.88.010 Purpose of provisions.
- 2.88.020 Emergency defined.
- 2.88.030 Director of Emergency Services--Office created.
- 2.88.040 Director of Emergency Services--Powers and duties.
- 2.88.050 Emergency organization--Composition.
- 2.88.060 Expenditures.
- 2.88.070 Violations deemed misdemeanors.
- 2.88.080 Disaster Council--Created--Membership.
- 2.88.090 Disaster Council--Powers and duties.
- 2.88.100 Disaster and Fire Safety Commission--Created--Membership.
- 2.88.110 Disaster and Fire Safety Commission--Powers and duties.
- 2.88.120 Disaster and Fire Safety Commission--Meetings, rules and procedures.
- 2.90 Binding Review of Initiative and Referendum Petitions by the City Clerk as to Form
- 2.92 Permit and Service Fees
- 2.94 Public Safety Dispatchers
- 2.96 Judicial Review of Final Decisions Made by the City in Quasi-Judicial Proceedings
- 2.98 Disposition of Unclaimed Money Seized in Drug-Related Arrests
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2.99
Acquisition and Use of Surveillance Technology
- 2.99.010 Purposes.
- 2.99.020 Definitions.
- 2.99.030 City Council Approval Requirement.
- 2.99.040 Temporary Acquisition and Use of Surveillance Equipment.
- 2.99.050 Compliance for Existing Surveillance Technology.
- 2.99.060 Determination by City Council that Benefits Outweigh Costs and Concerns.
- 2.99.070 Oversight Following City Council Approval.
- 2.99.080 Public Access to Surveillance Technology Contracts.
- 2.99.090 Enforcement.
- 2.99.100 Whistleblower Protections.
- 2.99.110 Severability.
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2.100
Police Equipment and Community Safety Ordinance
- 2.100.010 Name of Ordinance.
- 2.100.020 Definitions.
- 2.100.030 Controlled Equipment Use Policy Requirement.
- 2.100.040 Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment.
- 2.100.050 Reports on the Use of Controlled Equipment.
- 2.100.060 Enforcement.
- 2.100.070 Transparency.
- 2.100.080 Whistleblower Protections.
- 2.100.090 Severability.
- 2.102 Labor Peace Policy--Minimizing Labor-Management Conflict in Berkeley Marina Zone
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2.04
City Council
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Title 3
Boards, Commissions and Committees
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3.02
Automatic Termination of Appointments
- 3.02.010 Commissioner defined.
- 3.02.020 Absence from meetings--Termination procedure.
- 3.02.030 Leaves of absence.
- 3.02.035 Additional provisions pertaining to Alternate Commissioners.
- 3.02.040 Limiting the number of terms commissioners may serve consecutively.
- 3.02.050 Standard for incompatibility for members of advisory boards and commissions--Council determination--Remedies.
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3.04
Board of Library Trustees
- 3.04.010 Composition--Term of office.
- 3.04.040 Organization of board.
- 3.04.050 Control and management authority--Meetings--Library defined.
- 3.04.060 Tax levy for library expenditures.
- 3.04.070 Library fund--Created--Disposition.
- 3.04.080 Library property to vest in City when.
- 3.04.090 Powers and duties.
- 3.04.100 Reports required.
- 3.08 Repealed
- 3.12 Civic Arts Commission
- 3.16 Commission on Aging
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3.24
Landmarks Preservation Commission
- 3.24.010 Findings and purposes of provisions.
- 3.24.020 Established--Powers and duties transferred when.
- 3.24.030 Membership--Appointments--Organization and officers.
- 3.24.050 List of structures and sites--To be established and maintained--Contents.
- 3.24.060 List of structures and sites--Landmarks, historic districts and structures of merit designated--Permit application review.
- 3.24.070 Powers and duties generally.
- 3.24.080 Permit application--Suspension authorized when.
- 3.24.090 Annual report required.
- 3.24.100 Landmarks, historic districts and structures of merit--Designation--Procedures required--Control and standards.
- 3.24.110 Landmarks, historic districts and structures of merit--Designation--Criteria for consideration.
- 3.24.120 Landmarks, historic districts and structures of merit--Designation--Initiation procedures.
- 3.24.130 Designation proposal--Public hearing--Required--Recordkeeping.
- 3.24.140 Designation proposal--Public hearing notice requirements.
- 3.24.150 Designation proposal--Time limit for determination.
- 3.24.160 Designation proposal--Notice of decision required.
- 3.24.170 Designation proposal--Disapproved--Waiting period for resubmission.
- 3.24.180 Landmarks, historic districts and structures of merit--Designation--Recording required--Termination of designation.
- 3.24.190 Council certification authorized when--Effect.
- 3.24.200 Landmarks, historic districts and structures of merit--Construction, alteration or modification--Approval required.
- 3.24.210 Review of permit applications.
- 3.24.220 Permit application--Data and public hearing required--Exceptions.
- 3.24.230 Permit application--Public hearing notice requirements.
- 3.24.240 Permit application--Decision--Procedure and time limitations--Notification required.
- 3.24.250 Permit application--Effect of suspended action.
- 3.24.260 Permit application--Review standards and criteria.
- 3.24.270 Permit application--Finding of hardship authorized when--Effect.
- 3.24.280 Landmarks, historic districts or structures of merit--Unsafe or dangerous conditions--Effect.
- 3.24.290 Landmarks, historic districts and structures of merit--Good repair and maintenance required.
- 3.24.300 Appeals--Procedures required--City Council authority.
- 3.24.310 Advice and guidance to property owners.
- 3.24.320 Property owned by public agencies--Cooperation--Consultation and report requirements.
- 3.24.330 Other procedures authorized.
- 3.24.340 Landmarks, historic districts or structures of merit--Filing fees required when.
- 3.24.350 Applicability of provisions.
- 3.24.360 Enforcement--Exemption for financial hardship when.
- 3.24.370 Enforcement--Inspection services authority.
- 3.24.380 Enforcement--Methods authorized.
- 3.24.390 Violation--Penalty.
- 3.26 Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Commission
- 3.27 Repealed
- 3.28 Planning Commission
- 3.32 Repealed
- 3.36 Repealed
- 3.40 Zero Waste Commission
- 3.42 Youth Commission
- 3.48 Commission on the Status of Women
- 3.60 Industrial Development Authority
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3.62
Commission on Labor
- 3.62.010 Establishment--Membership--Appointment.
- 3.62.020 Appointment--Automatically terminated when--Procedures.
- 3.62.030 Liaison representatives--From other commissions.
- 3.62.040 Liaison representatives--To other City entities--Functions.
- 3.62.050 President--Election and term.
- 3.62.060 Meetings.
- 3.62.070 Organization, quorum and record keeping.
- 3.62.080 Functions.
- 3.62.090 Membership--Criteria for guiding appointments.
- 3.64 Interpreting City Charter Section 36 Concerning Membership on Boards and Commissions
- 3.66 Commission on Disability
- 3.68 Peace and Justice Commission
- 3.72 Loan Administration Board
- 3.74 Cable Television Task Force
- 3.76 Community Health Commission
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3.78
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission
- 3.78.010 Creation of the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission.
- 3.78.020 Term of office.
- 3.78.030 Vacancy and removal.
- 3.78.040 Temporary vacancies.
- 3.78.050 Officers, meetings and procedures.
- 3.78.060 Social welfare defined.
- 3.78.070 Functions of the commission.
- 3.78.080 Elections for representatives of the poor.
- 3.78.090 Bylaws of the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission.
- 3.80 Abrogating Common Law Doctrine of Incompatible Public Offices with Respect to Membership on Two or More City Boards or Commissions and Prohibiting City Employees from Being Appointed to or Sitting on Boards and Commissions
- 3.82 Environment and Climate Commission
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3.02
Automatic Termination of Appointments
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Title 4
Personnel
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4.04
Personnel System
- 4.04.010 Personnel system adopted.
- 4.04.020 Personnel Board established.
- 4.04.030 Board--Number of members--Appointment procedure.
- 4.04.040 Board--Affirmative action duties.
- 4.04.060 Board--Liaison representative to other City entities.
- 4.04.070 Board--Organization, meetings and functions.
- 4.04.080 Administering oaths, subpoenas.
- 4.04.090 City Manager--Charter authority.
- 4.04.100 City Manager--Powers generally.
- 4.04.110 City Manager--Duties and responsibilities designated.
- 4.04.120 Exemption from career service (At-will employees).
- 4.04.130 Elective offices, council appointments, jurors and election officers, and volunteer personnel.
- 4.04.140 Adoption and amendment of rules.
- 4.04.150 Appointments--Career service.
- 4.04.160 Probationary period.
- 4.04.170 Demotion, suspension and dismissal.
- 4.04.180 Right of appeal.
- 4.04.190 Lay off and re-employment.
- 4.04.200 Political activity--Restrictions generally.
- 4.04.210 Political activity--Solicitation of contributions prohibited.
- 4.04.220 Contracts for special services.
- 4.04.230 Payroll certification.
- 4.04.240 Violation--Penalty.
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4.20
Fire Department Pension System
- 4.20.010 Definitions.
- 4.20.020 Fund--Established--Use restrictions.
- 4.20.030 Board--Created--Membership and organization.
- 4.20.040 Board--Powers and duties designated.
- 4.20.050 Board--Meetings.
- 4.20.060 Board--Reports required.
- 4.20.070 Retirement--Benefits designated--Computation.
- 4.20.080 Pension--Benefits designated--Computation.
- 4.20.090 Retirement--Ordered by board--Computation of pension.
- 4.20.100 Retirement--Benefits after death.
- 4.20.110 Benefits--Following death in actual performance of duty--Computation.
- 4.20.120 Benefits--Following death in actual performance of duty--Retroactive applicability when.
- 4.20.130 Benefits following death other than in actual performance of duty.
- 4.20.140 Retirement with pension--When disabled in actual performance of duty.
- 4.20.150 Retirement with pension--When disabled other than in actual performance of duty.
- 4.20.160 Disability certification requirements.
- 4.20.170 Examination of persons retired for disability--Board authority.
- 4.20.180 Pension--Cost of living increase--Under provisions prior to March 1, 1953.
- 4.20.190 Pension--Increase or decrease authorized when.
- 4.20.200 Pension--Cost of living increase--Commencing January 1, 1969.
- 4.20.210 Disability pensioners--Residence requirement.
- 4.20.220 Pension--Forfeiture authorized when.
- 4.20.230 Benefits--Application requirements.
- 4.20.240 Benefits--Hearing on application--Notice required--Board authority.
- 4.20.250 Pension--Limitations to surviving spouses and dependents.
- 4.20.260 Pension--Payment procedures.
- 4.20.270 Compulsory retirement age.
- 4.20.280 Pension--Conditions and restrictions.
- 4.20.290 All pensions to be computed on same basis.
- 4.20.300 Pensioner--Service after retirement--Limitations.
- 4.20.310 Fund--Contributions--Percentages and procedures.
- 4.20.320 Fund--Contributions--Voluntary basis and authorization required.
- 4.20.330 Fund--Contributions--Following withdrawal from or reentry to pension system.
- 4.20.340 Fund--Contributions--For members on leave.
- 4.20.350 Fund--Use restrictions.
- 4.20.360 Fund--Disposition and investment of monies.
- 4.20.370 Fund--Contributions--Return to member authorized when.
- 4.20.380 Repayment of withdrawn contributions by persons reentering the service.
- 4.20.390 Payment of existing pensioners.
- 4.20.400 Benefits--Who is entitled to receive.
- 4.20.410 Retirement--One-year limitation when.
- 4.20.420 Pension--Chapter provisions exclusive.
- 4.20.430 Fund--Contributions--Withdrawal and transfer authorized when.
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4.24
Police Department Pension System
- 4.24.010 Definitions.
- 4.24.020 Fund--Established--Use restrictions.
- 4.24.030 Board--Created--Membership and organization.
- 4.24.040 Board--Powers and duties designated.
- 4.24.050 Board--Meetings.
- 4.24.060 Board--Reports required.
- 4.24.070 Retirement--Benefits designated--Computation.
- 4.24.080 Pension--Benefits designated--Computation.
- 4.24.090 Retirement--Ordered by board--Computation of pension.
- 4.24.100 Retirement--Benefits after death.
- 4.24.110 Benefits--Following death in actual performance of duty--Computation.
- 4.24.120 Benefits--Following death other than in actual performance of duty.
- 4.24.130 Retirement with pension--When disabled in actual performance of duty.
- 4.24.140 Retirement with pension--When disabled other than in actual performance of duty.
- 4.24.150 Disability certification requirements.
- 4.24.160 Examination of persons retired for disability--Board authority.
- 4.24.170 Pension--Cost of living increase--Under provisions prior to March 1, 1953.
- 4.24.180 Pension--Increase or decrease authorized when.
- 4.24.190 Disability pensioners--Residence requirement.
- 4.24.200 Pension--Forfeiture authorized when.
- 4.24.210 Benefits--Application requirements.
- 4.24.220 Benefits--Hearing on application--Notice required--Board authority.
- 4.24.230 Pension--Limitations to surviving spouses and dependents.
- 4.24.240 Pension--Payment time and procedures.
- 4.24.250 Compulsory retirement age.
- 4.24.260 Pension--Conditions and restrictions.
- 4.24.270 All pensions to be computed on same basis.
- 4.24.280 Pensioner--Service after retirement--Limitations.
- 4.24.290 Fund--Contributions--Percentages and procedures generally.
- 4.24.300 Fund--Contributions--Voluntary basis and authorization required.
- 4.24.310 Fund--Contributions--Following withdrawal from or reentry to pension system.
- 4.24.320 Fund--Contributions--For members on leave.
- 4.24.330 Fund--Use restrictions.
- 4.24.340 Fund--Disposition and investment of moneys.
- 4.24.350 Fund--Contributions--Return to member authorized when.
- 4.24.360 Fund--Contributions--Repayment upon reentering service when.
- 4.24.370 Payment of existing pensioners.
- 4.24.380 Benefits--Who is entitled to receive.
- 4.24.390 Retirement--One-year limitation when.
- 4.24.400 Pension--Chapter provisions exclusive.
- 4.24.410 Fund--Contributions--Withdrawal and transfer authorized when.
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4.28
Police and Fire Employees Pension
- 4.28.010 Definitions.
- 4.28.020 Fund--Established--Use restrictions.
- 4.28.030 Board--Created--Membership and organization.
- 4.28.040 Board--Powers and duties designated.
- 4.28.050 Board--Meetings.
- 4.28.060 Board--Reports required.
- 4.28.070 Entry into system--Authorization filing required.
- 4.28.080 Retirement--Benefits designated--Computation.
- 4.28.090 Retirement with pension--When disabled in actual performance of duty.
- 4.28.100 Retirement with pension--When disabled other than in actual performance of duty.
- 4.28.110 Disability certification requirements.
- 4.28.120 Examination of persons retired for disability--Board authority.
- 4.28.130 Benefits--Following death in actual performance of duty.
- 4.28.140 Benefits--Following death other than in actual performance of duty.
- 4.28.150 Retirement--Benefits after death.
- 4.28.160 Retirement--Ordered by board--Computation of pension.
- 4.28.170 Pension--Benefits designated--Compensation.
- 4.28.180 Pension--Limitations to surviving spouses and dependents.
- 4.28.190 Pension--Conditions and restrictions.
- 4.28.200 Fund--Contributions--Return to member authorized when.
- 4.28.210 Compulsory retirement age.
- 4.28.220 Benefits--Application requirements.
- 4.28.230 Benefits--Hearing on application--Notice required--Board authority.
- 4.28.240 Pension--Payment time and procedures.
- 4.28.250 Disability pensioners--Residence requirement.
- 4.28.260 Pension--Forfeiture authorized when.
- 4.28.270 Pensioner--Service after retirement--Limitations.
- 4.28.280 Fund--Contributions--Percentages and procedures generally.
- 4.28.290 Fund--Contributions--Voluntary basis and authorization required.
- 4.28.300 Fund--Contributions--For members on leave.
- 4.28.310 Fund--Contributions--Following withdrawal from or reentry to pension system.
- 4.28.320 Fund--Contributions--Repayment upon reentering service when.
- 4.28.330 Fund--Disposition and investment of moneys.
- 4.28.340 Benefits--Who is entitled to receive.
- 4.28.345 Internal Revenue Code Section 415(b)(10) Grandfather Election.
- 4.28.350 Fund--Contributions--Withdrawal and transfer authorized when.
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4.32
Pension Systems--Cost of Living Adjustment
- 4.32.010 Annual adjustment authorized--Computation.
- 4.32.020 Fund--Created--Use restrictions.
- 4.32.030 Contributions--Determination of amount.
- 4.32.040 Contributions--Returned to member and City when.
- 4.32.050 Fund--Disposition and investment of monies.
- 4.32.060 Transfer of funds authorized when.
- 4.32.070 Special cost of living adjustment.
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4.36
Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan I
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Article 1.
Definitions
- 4.36.101 Beneficiary.
- 4.36.102 Committee.
- 4.36.103 Compensation.
- 4.36.104 Council.
- 4.36.105 Effective date.
- 4.36.106 Employee.
- 4.36.107 Employer.
- 4.36.108 Fiduciary.
- 4.36.109 Fiscal year.
- 4.36.110 Gender.
- 4.36.111 Participant.
- 4.36.112 PERS.
- 4.36.113 Plan.
- 4.36.114 Plan year.
- 4.36.115 Service.
- 4.36.116 Trust.
- 4.36.117 Trust agreement.
- 4.36.118 Trustee.
- Article 2. Participation
- Article 3. Contributions
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Article 4.
Accounts and Vesting
- 4.36.401 Accounts of participants.
- 4.36.402 Allocation of contributions.
- 4.36.402(A) Limitation on allocations to participants.
- 4.36.403 Valuation of the trust.
- 4.36.404 Account balances.
- 4.36.405 Vesting.
- 4.36.406 Loans to participants.
- 4.36.407 Plan-to-plan transfer.
- 4.36.408 Participant directed investment.
- Article 5. Distribution of Benefits
- Article 6. Method and Time of Distribution
- Article 7. Disability Benefits
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Article 8.
Administration of the Plan
- 4.36.801 Investment plans committee.
- 4.36.802 Organization of the committee.
- 4.36.803 Powers of the committee.
- 4.36.804 Procedure for review of denial of benefits.
- 4.36.805 Facility of payment.
- 4.36.806 Information to be given participants.
- 4.36.807 Compensation and expenses of the committee.
- 4.36.808 Correction for overpayment of disability benefits.
- Article 9. Amendment and Termination
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Article 10.
Miscellaneous
- 4.36.1001 Trust for exclusive benefit of participants, former participants or their beneficiaries.
- 4.36.1002 Relationship between employer and employee is not changed by this plan and trust.
- 4.36.1003 Trust not guaranteed by employer.
- 4.36.1004 Rights not transferable.
- 4.36.1005 Rights and remedies limited.
- 4.36.1006 Unenforceable provisions.
- 4.36.1007 Failure to qualify.
- 4.36.1008 Construction of the plan.
- 4.36.1009 Plan and trust executed in counterparts.
- 4.36.1010 Special rules relating to Veteran’s reemployment rights.
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Article 1.
Definitions
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4.38
Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan II
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Article 1.
Definitions
- 4.38.101 Beneficiary.
- 4.38.102 Committee.
- 4.38.103 Compensation.
- 4.38.104 Council.
- 4.38.105 Effective date.
- 4.38.106 Employee.
- 4.38.107 Employer.
- 4.38.108 Fiduciary.
- 4.38.109 Fiscal year.
- 4.38.110 Gender.
- 4.38.111 Participant.
- 4.38.112 Plan.
- 4.38.112(A) PERS.
- 4.38.113 Plan year.
- 4.38.114 Service.
- 4.38.115 Trust.
- 4.38.116 Trust agreement.
- 4.38.117 Trustee.
- 4.38.118(A) Related plan.
- 4.38.118(B) Highly compensated employee.
- 4.38.118(C) Family member.
- 4.38.118(D) Police employee.
- Article 2. Participation
- Article 3. Contributions
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Article 4.
Accounts and Vesting
- 4.38.401 Accounts of participants.
- 4.38.402 Allocation of contributions.
- 4.38.402(A) Limitation on allocations to participants.
- 4.38.403 Valuation of the trust.
- 4.38.404 Account balances.
- 4.38.405 Vesting.
- 4.38.406 Loans to participants.
- 4.38.407 Plan-to-plan transfers.
- 4.38.408 Participant directed investment.
- Article 5. Distribution of Benefits
- Article 6. Method and Time of Distribution
- Article 7. Administration of the Plan
- Article 8. Amendment and Termination
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Article 9.
Miscellaneous
- 4.38.901 Trust for exclusive benefit of participants, former participants or their beneficiaries.
- 4.38.902 Relationship between employer and employee is not changed by this plan and trust.
- 4.38.903 Trust not guaranteed by employer.
- 4.38.904 Rights not transferable.
- 4.38.905 Rights and remedies limited.
- 4.38.906 Unenforceable provisions.
- 4.38.907 Failure to qualify.
- 4.38.908 Construction of the plan.
- 4.38.909 Plan and trust executed in counterparts.
- 4.38.910 Special rules relating to Veteran’s reemployment rights.
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Article 1.
Definitions
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4.39
Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan III
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Article 1.
Definitions
- 4.39.101 Beneficiary.
- 4.39.102 Code.
- 4.39.103 Committee.
- 4.39.104 Compensation.
- 4.39.105 Council.
- 4.39.106 Effective date.
- 4.39.107 Employer and employee.
- 4.39.108 Fiduciary.
- 4.39.109 Fiscal year.
- 4.39.110 Gender.
- 4.39.111 Highly compensated employee.
- 4.39.112 Participant.
- 4.39.113 PERS.
- 4.39.114 Plan.
- 4.39.115 Plan year.
- 4.39.116 Police employee.
- 4.39.117 Related plan.
- 4.39.118 Required beginning date.
- 4.39.119 Service.
- 4.39.120 SRIP II.
- 4.39.121 Trust.
- 4.39.122 Trust agreement.
- 4.39.123 Trustee.
- Article 2. Participation
- Article 3. Contributions
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Article 4.
Accounts and Vesting
- 4.39.401 Accounts of participants.
- 4.39.402 Allocation of contributions.
- 4.39.403 Limitation on allocations to participants.
- 4.39.404 Valuation of the trust.
- 4.39.405 Account balances.
- 4.39.406 Vesting.
- 4.39.407 Loans to participants.
- 4.39.408 Plan-to-plan transfers.
- 4.39.409 Participant directed investment.
- Article 5. Distribution of Benefits
- Article 6. Method and Time of Distribution
- Article 7. Administration of the Plan
- Article 8. Amendment and Termination
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Article 9.
Miscellaneous
- 4.39.901 Trust for exclusive benefit of participants, former participants or their beneficiaries.
- 4.39.902 Relationship between employer and employee is not changed by this plan and trust.
- 4.39.903 Trust not guaranteed by employer.
- 4.39.904 Rights not transferable.
- 4.39.905 Rights and remedies limited.
- 4.39.906 Unenforceable provisions.
- 4.39.907 Failure to qualify.
- 4.39.908 Construction of the plan.
- 4.39.909 Plan and trust executed in counterparts.
- 4.39.910 Special rules relating to Veteran’s reemployment rights.
- 4.39.911 Type of plan.
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Article 1.
Definitions
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4.40
Employee Cafeteria Plan
- Article 1. Definitions
- Article 2. Participation
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Article 3.
Optional Benefits
- 4.40.301 Benefit options.
- 4.40.302 Description of benefits other than cash.
- 4.40.303 Election of optional benefits in lieu of cash.
- 4.40.304 Election procedure.
- 4.40.305 Failure to elect.
- 4.40.306 Changes by administrator.
- 4.40.307 Irrevocability of election by the participant during the plan year.
- 4.40.308 Automatic termination of an election.
- 4.40.309 Maximum employer contribution.
- Article 4. Administration of the Plan
- Article 5. Amendment or Termination of the Plan
- Article 6. Miscellaneous Provisions
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4.42
Employee Dependent Care Assistance Plan
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Article 1.
Definitions
- 4.42.101 Administrator.
- 4.42.102 Cafeteria plan.
- 4.42.103 City.
- 4.42.104 Code.
- 4.42.105 Dependent.
- 4.42.106 Dependent care assistance account.
- 4.42.107 Dependent care expenses.
- 4.42.108 Dependent care service provider.
- 4.42.109 Effective date.
- 4.42.110 Employee.
- 4.42.111 Participant.
- 4.42.112 Plan.
- 4.42.113 Plan year.
- Article 2. Participation
- Article 3. Election to Receive Dependent Care Assistance
- Article 4. Dependent Care Assistance Accounts
- Article 5. Payment of Dependent Care Assistance
- Article 6. Termination of Participation
- Article 7. Administration
- Article 8. Amendment or Termination of the Plan
- Article 9. Miscellaneous Provisions
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Article 1.
Definitions
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4.04
Personnel System
- Title 5 (Reserved)
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Title 6
Public Property
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6.04
Berkeley Aquatic Park
- 6.04.010 Definitions.
- 6.04.020 Boats--Conditions of use.
- 6.04.030 Boats--Rental and storage rates.
- 6.04.040 Motorboat operation regulations.
- 6.04.050 Lake use limitations--Model yacht basin.
- 6.04.060 Regattas, races and pageants.
- 6.04.070 Commercial use limitations.
- 6.04.080 Swimming, wading, and bathing prohibited.
- 6.04.090 Violation--Penalty.
- 6.08 Berkeley Municipal Wharf
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6.12
Civic Center
- 6.12.010 Purpose of provisions.
- 6.12.020 Civic Center and Civic Center area designated.
- 6.12.030 Construction, alteration or repair--Application and review required--Planning Commission authority.
- 6.12.040 Building erection or alteration--Application to include plans.
- 6.12.050 Council action on Planning Commission recommendation--Time limit.
- 6.12.060 Building permit not to be issued without City Council approval.
- 6.12.070 Violation--Penalty.
- 6.13 Appropriation for Public Art for Municipal Capital Improvement Projects
- 6.14 Visual Art in Public Places
- 6.15 Restrictions on Barbecues and Fires on Public Property
- 6.16 Cemeteries
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6.20
Marina Rules and Regulations
- 6.20.010 Definitions.
- 6.20.020 Harbormaster authority.
- 6.20.030 Berth applications.
- 6.20.040 Berth rates and service charges.
- 6.20.050 Nonpayment of charges.
- 6.20.060 Cancellation of berths.
- 6.20.070 Assignment or sublicensing of berths.
- 6.20.080 Care in berthing vessels.
- 6.20.090 Registration and numbering--Furnishing information to the Harbormaster.
- 6.20.100 Accident reports.
- 6.20.110 Access to vessels.
- 6.20.120 Gear lockers/dock boxes.
- 6.20.130 Disposing of refuse.
- 6.20.140 Hazardous conditions prohibited.
- 6.20.150 Maintenance of vessel.
- 6.20.160 Marina restrictions.
- 6.20.170 Vessel traffic within the marina.
- 6.20.180 Prohibited activities.
- 6.20.190 Cruising vessels used as a residence.
- 6.20.200 Residential houseboats.
- 6.20.210 Sanitary facilities.
- 6.20.220 Children in marina.
- 6.20.230 Fishing in marina prohibited--Unloading, cleaning and disposal of fish.
- 6.20.240 Damage and/or loss of property.
- 6.20.250 Vehicle or trailer parking in marina areas.
- 6.20.255 Vehicle, trailer, heavy duty commercial and over-sized vehicle parking prohibited on public streets in the marina area.
- 6.20.260 Overnight camping in marina land areas prohibited.
- 6.20.270 Solicitation and advertising.
- 6.20.280 San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission permit.
- 6.20.290 Notice.
- 6.20.300 Administrative regulations.
- 6.20.310 Penalty.
- 6.20.320 Appeals.
- 6.20.330 Charter vessels.
- 6.21 Mooring or Anchoring within the Water Boundaries of the City
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6.24
Municipal Off-Street Parking Facilities
- 6.24.010 Established--Provisions applicable.
- 6.24.013 Definitions of words and phrases.
- 6.24.020 Parking--Method of control and regulation.
- 6.24.025 Meters and Pay-and-Display Stations--Manner of installation.
- 6.24.030 Meters and Pay-and-Display Stations--Operational procedure.
- 6.24.040 Meters and Pay-and-Display Stations--Hours and days of operation.
- 6.24.050 Use of money deposited in Parking Meters and Pay-and-Display Stations.
- 6.24.060 Parking--Time limits generally.
- 6.24.070 Improper use of meter and Pay-and-Display Station.
- 6.24.080 Meters and Pay-and-Display Stations--Payment by unauthorized person prohibited.
- 6.24.090 Unlawful to extend time beyond limit.
- 6.24.093 No Pay-and-Display dispensing machine ticket displayed.
- 6.24.096 Improperly displayed Pay-and-Display dispensing machine ticket.
- 6.24.100 Unlawful to Park after meter and/or Pay-and-Display Station time has expired.
- 6.24.103 Time limits enforced at inoperable meters and/or Pay-and-Display Stations.
- 6.24.110 Parking--Payment of charges or display of ticket required when.
- 6.24.120 Meters and parking meter standards--Use for certain purposes prohibited.
- 6.24.130 Parking--Procedures generally--Spaces to be marked.
- 6.24.135 Designation of locations for vehicle-sharing pods in City parking facilities.
- 6.24.137 Designation of and restrictions for electric vehicle parking spaces.
- 6.24.140 Parking--Parallel or diagonal--Requirements.
- 6.24.150 Entrance and exit restrictions.
- 6.24.160 Speed of vehicles.
- 6.24.170 Weight of vehicles.
- 6.24.180 Length of vehicles.
- 6.24.190 Trailers prohibited.
- 6.24.200 Removal of vehicles authorized when.
- 6.24.210 Violation--Citation issuance authorized when.
- 6.24.220 Violation--Prima facie presumption of ownership.
- 6.24.230 Violation--Penalty.
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6.28
Public Parks--Traffic Regulations
- 6.28.010 Definitions.
- 6.28.020 Applicability and scope.
- 6.28.030 Vehicles--Passing procedure--Generally.
- 6.28.040 Vehicles--Passing procedure--Right-of-way.
- 6.28.050 Vehicles--Overtaking procedure--Generally.
- 6.28.060 Vehicles--Overtaking procedure--Audible warning required.
- 6.28.070 Vehicles--Overtaking procedure--Overtaken vehicle to yield.
- 6.28.080 Parking--Prohibited when--Police Department authority.
- 6.28.090 Obedience to police traffic directions required.
- 6.28.100 Berkeley Municipal Pier--Days and hours of use.
- 6.28.110 Berkeley Municipal Pier--Pedestrian regulations.
- 6.28.120 Berkeley Municipal Pier--Fishing permitted when.
- 6.28.130 Berkeley Municipal Pier--Entrance charges.
- 6.28.140 Berkeley Municipal Pier--Vehicle turning restrictions.
- 6.28.150 Berkeley Municipal Pier--Vehicle speed limit.
- 6.28.160 Berkeley Municipal Pier--Parking--Prohibited during certain hours--Exception.
- 6.28.170 Berkeley Municipal Pier--Stopping, standing or parking--Area between East Shore Highway and Municipal Wharf.
- 6.28.180 Berkeley Municipal Pier--Stopping, standing or parking--Areas west of Municipal Wharf and north of pier--Trucks and trailers south of pier when.
- 6.28.190 Berkeley Yacht Harbor--Bicycles prohibited where.
- 6.28.200 Berkeley Yacht Harbor--Fishing prohibited.
- 6.28.210 Berkeley Yacht Harbor--Vehicles to stop at certain intersection.
- 6.28.220 Berkeley Yacht Harbor--Vehicle speed limit.
- 6.28.230 Berkeley Yacht Harbor--Stopping, standing or parking--Permitted when.
- 6.28.240 Berkeley Yacht Harbor--Stopping, standing or parking--Prohibited from East Shore Highway westerly to entrance.
- 6.28.250 Berkeley Yacht Harbor--Parking--Prohibited in certain areas.
- 6.28.260 Berkeley Yacht Harbor--Stopping, standing or parking--Prohibited on north side of south levee.
- 6.28.270 Berkeley Yacht Harbor--Stopping, standing or parking--Prohibited on south side of south levee.
- 6.28.280 Berkeley Yacht Harbor--Stopping, standing or parking--Prohibited on west side of west levee.
- 6.28.290 Berkeley Yacht Harbor--Stopping, standing or parking--Prohibited in area at north end of west levee.
- 6.28.300 Berkeley Yacht Harbor--Stopping, standing or parking--Prohibited on either side of Wharf A--Exception.
- 6.28.310 Berkeley Yacht Harbor--Parking--Pass required for use of certain restricted area.
- 6.28.320 Berkeley Yacht Harbor--Stopping, standing or parking--Prohibited in certain area near south levee.
- 6.28.330 Vehicles--Speed regulations generally.
- 6.28.340 Garbage dump--Vehicle speed limits.
- 6.28.350 Signs and markings required--Police Department duty.
- 6.28.360 Vehicles--Removal by Police Department authorized when.
- 6.28.370 Violation--Penalty.
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6.32
Parks and Public Pathways--Use Restrictions
- 6.32.010 Definitions.
- 6.32.020 Park hours.
- 6.32.030 Park rules and uses.
- 6.32.040 Offensive noise.
- 6.32.050 Traffic prohibited in Aquatic Park when.
- 6.32.060 Parking and vehicle operation restrictions.
- 6.32.070 Vehicle removal authorized when--Procedures required.
- 6.32.080 Applicability--Exceptions.
- 6.32.090 Signs required.
- 6.32.095 Skate parks--rules.
- 6.32.100 Violation--Penalty.
- 6.36 Recreation and Park Facilities--Rules, Regulations and Rental Charges
- 6.40 Public Housing
- 6.42 Public Parks and Open Space Preservation
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6.46
Park Events
- 6.46.010 Applicability--Permit required for park events--Exclusions.
- 6.46.020 Definitions.
- 6.46.030 Park event permits--Application--Information required--Timing.
- 6.46.040 Late applications.
- 6.46.050 Permits--Standards for issuance or denial--Notification--Regulations.
- 6.46.060 Appeal procedure following denial or late filing of application.
- 6.46.070 Park event permit--Content--Restrictions--Limitations.
- 6.46.080 Cancellation and revocation of permits.
- 6.46.090 Indemnification--Security deposits.
- 6.46.100 Insurance--Exemption.
- 6.46.110 Fees.
- 6.46.120 Violation--Penalty.
- 6.50 Prohibition on Feeding Wild Animals on Public Property
- 6.52 Moratorium on the Removal of Coast Live Oak Trees
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6.04
Berkeley Aquatic Park
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Title 7
Finance, Revenue and Taxes
- 7.04 Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund
- 7.08 Park Acquisition, Development and Renovation Fund
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7.10
Parks, Trees and Landscaping Maintenance Tax
- 7.10.010 Special tax.
- 7.10.020 Tax adopted--Tax rate--Term--Index.
- 7.10.030 Exemption for very low-income homeowners.
- 7.10.040 Definitions.
- 7.10.050 Duties of the Director of Finance.
- 7.10.060 Interest and penalties.
- 7.10.070 Refunds.
- 7.10.080 Collection.
- 7.10.090 Savings clause.
- 7.10.100 Violation--penalty.
- 7.10.110 Increase appropriations limit.
- 7.12 Public Liability Fund
- 7.14 Catastrophic Loss Trust Fund
- 7.18 Expenditure Limitations
- 7.19 Repealed
- 7.20 Claims for Refund of Taxes and Assessments
- 7.22 Delinquency Dates for Taxes Payable Under Chapters 7.36, 7.48 and 9.04
- 7.24 Assessment and Tax Collection
- 7.26 Protecting Confidentiality of Taxpayer Information
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7.28
Documentary Transfer Tax
- 7.28.010 Title and statutory authority.
- 7.28.020 Imposition--Amount.
- 7.28.030 Payment required when.
- 7.28.040 Exemptions--Instruments to secure a debt.
- 7.28.050 Exemptions--Instruments of federal agencies or other political entities.
- 7.28.060 Exemptions--Conveyances for certain reorganization plans or adjustments.
- 7.28.070 Exemptions--Securities and Exchange Commission conveyances when.
- 7.28.080 Exemptions--Transfers involving partnerships when.
- 7.28.090 Administrative authority.
- 7.28.100 Refund claims.
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7.32
Sales and Use Tax
- 7.32.010 Title.
- 7.32.020 Purpose.
- 7.32.030 Operative date.
- 7.32.040 Rate.
- 7.32.050 Administration and operation--Contract with state.
- 7.32.060 Sales tax--Imposed--Amount.
- 7.32.070 Place of sale.
- 7.32.080 Use tax--Imposed--Amount.
- 7.32.090 State law--Provisions adopted by reference.
- 7.32.100 State law--Substitution of terms.
- 7.32.110 Permit not required when.
- 7.32.120 Exclusions and exemptions.
- 7.32.130 Exemptions.
- 7.32.140 Alternating applicability of Sections 7.32.120 and 7.32.130.
- 7.32.150 Enjoining collection prohibited.
- 7.32.160 State law--Amendments adopted.
- 7.32.170 Violation--Penalty.
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7.36
Transient Occupancy Tax
- 7.36.010 Title.
- 7.36.020 Definitions.
- 7.36.030 Imposition--Amount--Time of payment.
- 7.36.040 Exemptions--Claim required.
- 7.36.050 Collection--Operator requirements.
- 7.36.060 Hotel registration and certificate required.
- 7.36.070 Reporting and remitting of amounts collected.
- 7.36.080 Delinquent or fraudulent payment--Penalties and interest charged.
- 7.36.090 Failure to collect or report--Tax administrator determination authority--Notice and hearing.
- 7.36.095 Administrative appeal to the City Manager from tax administrator decision.
- 7.36.110 Recordkeeping required.
- 7.36.120 Successor liability following sale of business.
- 7.36.130 Lien.
- 7.36.140 Actions to collect authorized when.
- 7.36.150 Violation--Penalty.
- 7.40 Off-Street Parking Revenue Bonds
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7.44
Renter Property Tax Relief
- 7.44.010 Title for citation.
- 7.44.020 Purpose.
- 7.44.030 Definitions.
- 7.44.040 Applicability.
- 7.44.050 Partial applicability to subsidized housing.
- 7.44.060 Maximum allowable rent until December 31, 1978.
- 7.44.070 Notice of maximum allowable rent until December 31, 1978.
- 7.44.080 Tax relief determination--Maximum allowable rent for 1979.
- 7.44.090 Property tax relief and maximum allowable rent notice.
- 7.44.100 Renter remedies.
- 7.44.110 Retaliation.
- 7.44.120 Rent increase allowed when.
- 7.44.130 Rent adjustments after January 1, 1980.
- 7.44.140 Violation deemed misdemeanor.
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7.48
Parking Space Rental Tax
- 7.48.010 Title.
- 7.48.020 Purpose.
- 7.48.030 Definitions.
- 7.48.040 Imposed.
- 7.48.050 Charges subject to tax.
- 7.48.060 Business license required for operator.
- 7.48.070 Liability and collection of tax.
- 7.48.080 Exemptions.
- 7.48.090 Return filing.
- 7.48.100 Deficiency determinations.
- 7.48.110 Determination if no return made.
- 7.48.120 Penalties and interest for failure to pay tax.
- 7.48.130 Jeopardy determinations.
- 7.48.140 Redeterminations.
- 7.48.150 Consideration of petition.
- 7.48.160 Determination of petition.
- 7.48.170 Finality of determination.
- 7.48.180 Collection.
- 7.48.190 Administration.
- 7.48.200 Tax a debt to City.
- 7.48.210 Interpretation and validity.
- 7.48.220 Violation--Penalty.
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7.52
Real Property Transfer Tax
- 7.52.010 Title.
- 7.52.020 Purpose.
- 7.52.030 Definitions.
- 7.52.040 Imposed.
- 7.52.045 Unrecorded contracts for sale not taxable transfers.
- 7.52.050 Applicability.
- 7.52.060 Exceptions.
- 7.52.070 Due date and penalty for delinquency.
- 7.52.080 Declaration may be required.
- 7.52.090 Determination of deficiency.
- 7.52.100 Notice of determination.
- 7.52.110 Notice serving.
- 7.52.120 Petition for redetermination.
- 7.52.130 Consideration of petition.
- 7.52.140 Determination of petition.
- 7.52.150 Finality of determination.
- 7.52.170 Tax a debt to City.
- 7.52.180 Administration.
- 7.52.190 Homeless services panel of experts.
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7.54
Empty Homes Tax
- 7.54.010 Short Title.
- 7.54.020 Findings and purpose.
- 7.54.030 Definitions.
- 7.54.040 Imposition of Tax.
- 7.54.050 Returns--Presumption of Vacancy.
- 7.54.060 Exemptions.
- 7.54.070 Administration--Penalties.
- 7.54.080 Use of Funds for General Municipal Purposes.
- 7.54.090 Annual Reports.
- 7.54.100 Authorization and Limitation on Issuance of Bonds.
- 7.54.110 Severability.
- 7.54.120 Savings Clause.
- 7.54.130 Liberal Construction.
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7.56
Library Relief Act of 1980
- 7.56.010 Title and purpose.
- 7.56.020 Definitions.
- 7.56.030 Imposition of tax.
- 7.56.035 Exemption for very low-income homeowners.
- 7.56.040 Limited authority of City Council to annually increase the tax hereby imposed to reflect cost of living and personal income growth increases.
- 7.56.050 Term of tax imposition.
- 7.56.060 Duties of the Director of Finance--Notice of decision.
- 7.56.070 Interest and penalties.
- 7.56.080 Refund of tax, penalty or interest paid more than once, or erroneously or illegally collected.
- 7.56.090 Collection of unpaid taxes.
- 7.56.100 Savings clause.
- 7.56.110 Violation--Penalty.
- 7.56.120 Increase appropriations limit.
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7.60
City of Berkeley Health, Recreation and Sports Facilities Financing Law
- 7.60.010 Title.
- 7.60.020 Purpose.
- 7.60.030 Definitions.
- 7.60.040 Loans for projects.
- 7.60.050 Refinancing loans for projects.
- 7.60.060 Acquisition, construction, leasing and selling of projects.
- 7.60.070 Fees.
- 7.60.080 Insurance.
- 7.60.090 Rents and charges.
- 7.60.100 Security for loans.
- 7.60.110 Professional services.
- 7.60.120 Additional powers.
- 7.60.130 Issuance of bonds--Bonds not debt of City.
- 7.60.140 Costs of issuance.
- 7.60.150 Resolution--Bond provisions.
- 7.60.160 Bond provisions.
- 7.60.170 Pledge of revenues, money or property--Lien.
- 7.60.180 No personal liability.
- 7.60.190 Purchase of bonds.
- 7.60.200 Actions by bondholders.
- 7.60.210 Refunding bonds.
- 7.60.220 Bond anticipation notes.
- 7.60.230 Validity of bonds.
- 7.60.240 Liberal construction.
- 7.60.250 Omissions not to affect validity of bonds.
- 7.60.260 Full authority.
- 7.60.270 Additional authority.
- 7.60.280 Chapter controlling.
- 7.64 General Obligation Bonds
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7.70
Utility Users Tax
- 7.70.010 Title.
- 7.70.020 Definitions.
- 7.70.030 Exemptions.
- 7.70.040 Reserved.
- 7.70.050 Telephone users tax.
- 7.70.055 Exclusion of Internet access from telephone tax.
- 7.70.060 Electricity users tax.
- 7.70.070 Gas users tax.
- 7.70.071 Self-collection of tax from service users receiving direct purchase of gas or electricity.
- 7.70.075 Video service tax.
- 7.70.080 Interest and penalty.
- 7.70.090 Actions to collect.
- 7.70.095 Duty to remit--Procedures.
- 7.70.100 Duty to collect--Procedures.
- 7.70.110 Additional powers and duties of tax administrator.
- 7.70.120 Assessment--Administrative remedy.
- 7.70.125 Appeals.
- 7.70.130 Records.
- 7.70.140 Other refunds.
- 7.70.150 Severability.
- 7.70.160 Operative date.
- 7.70.170 Notice of changes to ordinance.
- 7.70.180 Effect of state and federal authorization.
- 7.70.190 Verification audit.
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7.71
Transportation Network Company User Tax
- 7.71.010 Title.
- 7.71.020 Definitions.
- 7.71.030 Imposition and Rate of Tax.
- 7.71.040 Collection and Remittance of Tax by Transportation Network Company.
- 7.71.050 Registration of Transportation Network Company.
- 7.71.060 Duties of the Director of Finance.
- 7.71.070 Determinations, Returns, and Payments.
- 7.71.080 Penalties and Interest.
- 7.71.090 Deficiency Determinations.
- 7.71.100 Determinations If No Return Made.
- 7.71.110 Administrative appeal to the City Manager from Director of Finance decision.
- 7.71.120 Records and Audits.
- 7.71.130 Refunds.
- 7.71.140 Violations.
- 7.71.150 Sunset.
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7.72
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Distribution Tax
- 7.72.010 Excise tax.
- 7.72.020 Exemptions.
- 7.72.030 Definitions.
- 7.72.040 Duties, responsibilities and authority of the City Manager.
- 7.72.050 Collection.
- 7.72.060 Refunds.
- 7.72.070 Enforcement.
- 7.72.080 Not a sales and use tax.
- 7.72.090 Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts.
- 7.72.100 Increase appropriations limits.
- 7.72.110 Amendment.
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7.74
Revenue Bonds for Commercial and Residential Projects
- Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions
- Article 2. Financing Facilities
-
Article 3.
Bonds
- 7.74.070 Issuance of bonds.
- 7.74.080 Bonds not debt of City.
- 7.74.090 Bond terms.
- 7.74.100 Bond provisions.
- 7.74.110 Pledge of revenues, money or property.
- 7.74.120 No personal liability.
- 7.74.130 Purchase of bonds by City.
- 7.74.140 Actions by bondholders.
- 7.74.150 Refunding bonds.
- 7.74.160 Bond anticipation notes.
- 7.74.170 Validity of bonds.
- Article 4. Supplemental Provisions
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7.76
Clean Stormwater Fund
- 7.76.010 Findings and purpose.
- 7.76.020 Definitions.
- 7.76.030 Establishment--Calculation of fee.
- 7.76.040 Exemption for very low-income property owners.
- 7.76.050 Clean stormwater fund established--Uses of funds.
- 7.76.060 Collection--Interest and penalties.
- 7.76.070 Delinquent fees--Remedies.
- 7.76.080 Chapter exempt from California Environmental Quality Act.
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7.80
Fire Prevention and Preparedness Assessment
- 7.80.010 Findings and purposes.
- 7.80.020 Resolution--Determination and levy of assessment.
- 7.80.060 Zones or areas of benefit--Establishment--Levy of assessment.
- 7.80.140 Levy of annual assessments after the first year.
- 7.80.150 Collection--Costs--Deduction by county.
- 7.80.160 Proceedings to change or amend the written report after adoption.
- 7.80.170 Actions or proceedings to challenge resolutions levying assessment--Limitations.
- 7.80.180 Other fees, charges, assessment and taxes.
- 7.80.190 Liberal construction--Validity of proceedings--Exclusive remedy.
- 7.80.200 Provisions regarding notice.
- 7.80.210 Validity of proceedings begun prior to the effective date of this chapter.
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7.81
Special Tax to Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness
- 7.81.010 Imposition of special tax for fire protection and emergency response and preparedness.
- 7.81.020 Tax Rate and inflation adjustments.
- 7.81.030 Definitions.
- 7.81.040 Exemptions.
- 7.81.050 Authority of the City Manager.
- 7.81.060 Planning and oversight.
- 7.81.070 Interest and penalties.
- 7.81.080 Refunds.
- 7.81.090 Collection.
- 7.81.100 Appropriations limit.
- 7.81.110 Effective date.
- 7.81.120 Severability.
- 7.82 Fire Safety Services Tax
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7.83
Fire, Emergency Medical Response, 9-1-1 Communications Services, Hazard Mitigation, and Wildfire Prevention and Preparedness Tax
- 7.83.010 Special Tax.
- 7.83.020 Tax Authorized – Tax rate – Adjustments for Inflation.
- 7.83.030 Definitions.
- 7.83.040 Exemptions.
- 7.83.050 Duties and Authority of the City Manager.
- 7.83.060 Collection with Property Tax – Penalties and Interest.
- 7.83.070 Collection.
- 7.83.080 Refunds.
- 7.83.090 Savings clause – Severability.
- 7.83.100 Violation – Penalty.
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7.84
Elmwood Business Improvement District
- 7.84.010 Definitions.
- 7.84.020 Establishment of district.
- 7.84.030 Boundaries of district.
- 7.84.040 Calculation of assessments.
- 7.84.050 Use of revenue.
- 7.84.060 Collection of benefit assessments.
- 7.84.070 Voluntary contributions to district.
- 7.84.080 Advisory board and annual report.
- 7.84.090 District proceeds do not offset City services.
- 7.84.100 Boundary and assessment modifications.
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7.88
Emergency Services for Severely Physically Disabled Persons Tax
- 7.88.010 Findings and purpose.
- 7.88.020 Special tax.
- 7.88.030 Tax authorized--Tax rate--Indexing--Nonpermitted expenditures--Reduction in tax rate.
- 7.88.040 Definitions.
- 7.88.050 Authority of the City Manager.
- 7.88.060 Interest and penalties.
- 7.88.070 Refunds.
- 7.88.080 Collection.
- 7.88.090 Savings clause.
- 7.88.100 Violation--Penalty.
- 7.88.110 Increase appropriations limit.
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7.90
Emergency Medical Services Tax
- 7.90.010 Special tax.
- 7.90.020 Tax authorized--Tax rate--Indexing--Reduction of tax if county measure passes.
- 7.90.030 Definitions.
- 7.90.040 Duties of the Director of Finance.
- 7.90.050 Interest and penalties.
- 7.90.060 Refunds.
- 7.90.070 Collection.
- 7.90.080 Savings clause.
- 7.90.090 Violation--Penalty.
- 7.90.100 Increase appropriations limit.
- 7.90.110 Amendment, repeal and reenactment.
- 7.92 Firearm and Firearm Ammunition Seller Tax
- 7.94 Property and Business Improvement District
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7.96
Downtown Berkeley Business Improvement District
- 7.96.010 Establishment of district.
- 7.96.020 Description of district boundaries.
- 7.96.030 Definitions.
- 7.96.040 Classification of business and calculation of assessments.
- 7.96.050 Use of revenue.
- 7.96.060 Advisory board/annual report.
- 7.96.070 Annual levy of assessments.
- 7.96.080 Boundary and assessment modifications.
- 7.96.090 Collection of benefit assessment.
- 7.96.100 Penalty for delinquent payment.
- 7.96.110 Amending Ordinance No. 6333-N.S.
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7.97
Berkeley Solano Avenue Business Improvement District
- 7.97.010 Definitions.
- 7.97.020 Establishment of district.
- 7.97.030 Boundaries of district.
- 7.97.040 Calculation of assessments.
- 7.97.050 Use of revenue.
- 7.97.060 Collection of benefit assessments.
- 7.97.070 Voluntary contributions to district.
- 7.97.080 Advisory board and annual report.
- 7.97.090 District proceeds do not offset City services.
- 7.97.100 Boundary and assessment modifications.
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7.98
Special Tax Financing Law
- 7.98.010 Title.
- 7.98.020 Purpose -- Special Tax.
- 7.98.030 Full Authority.
- 7.98.040 Additional Authority.
- 7.98.050 Actions and Determinations -- Proceedings.
- 7.98.060 Compliance with Chapter.
- 7.98.070 Nonexclusiveness of Remedies.
- 7.98.080 Incorporation of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982.
- 7.98.090 Administrative Appeals Procedures.
- 7.98.100 Limitation of Actions.
- 7.98.110 Definitions.
- 7.98.120 Name and Nature of Districts.
- 7.98.130 Elections.
- 7.98.140 Authorized Facilities.
- 7.98.150 Authorized Services.
- 7.98.160 Alternate Procedure for Forming Special Tax Districts.
- 7.98.170 Alternate Procedure for Approving Issuance of Bonds.
- 7.98.180 Refunding Bonds -- Use of Savings.
- 7.98.190 Authority to Advance Funds.
- 7.98.200 Liberal Construction.
- 7.98.210 Chapter Controlling.
- 7.98.220 Savings Clause.
- Title 8 (Reserved)
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Title 9
Business Licenses and Regulations
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9.04
Business Licenses
- 9.04.005 Definitions.
- 9.04.010 Business.
- 9.04.015 Sale--Sell.
- 9.04.020 Engaging in business.
- 9.04.025 Gross receipts.
- 9.04.026 Subcontractors.
- 9.04.030 Occasional recreational, sporting or entertainment events.
- 9.04.035 License required.
- 9.04.040 Separate license for each place of business.
- 9.04.045 License fee a tax--Does not permit business otherwise prohibited.
- 9.04.050 Interstate commerce.
- 9.04.055 Contents of license.
- 9.04.060 Identification card.
- 9.04.065 Annual license.
- 9.04.070 Declaration statement required for license and amended tax and renewal for new business.
- 9.04.075 Fee for first license--New business registration.
- 9.04.080 Declaration, additional statement by contractors for first, renewal or transferred license.
- 9.04.085 Declaration--Not conclusive.
- 9.04.095 Transfer of license--Procedure.
- 9.04.100 License to be conspicuously posted--Exception.
- 9.04.105 Lost license.
- 9.04.110 Penalty for nonpayment or underpayment of annual license--Accrual of cause of action.
- 9.04.115 Penalty for nonpayment of a daily license.
- 9.04.120 Interest.
- 9.04.125 License a debt.
- 9.04.130 Conviction for violating ordinance not waiver of license.
- 9.04.135 Retail trade.
- 9.04.136 Cannabis businesses.
- 9.04.140 Grocer, retail or wholesale.
- 9.04.145 Motor vehicle dealers (new and used).
- 9.04.150 Wholesale trade.
- 9.04.155 Exception--Interstate shipments.
- 9.04.160 Business, personal and repair services.
- 9.04.165 Professional--Semiprofessional--Connected business.
- 9.04.170 Entertainment, recreation and amusement connected business.
- 9.04.175 Professional sports event.
- 9.04.176 Private refuse haulers.
- 9.04.177 Firearms and ammunition sales.
- 9.04.180 Construction contractors.
- 9.04.185 Manufacturing.
- 9.04.190 Administrative headquarters.
- 9.04.195 Rental of real property.
- 9.04.196 Rental of five or more units of residential real property.
- 9.04.200 Peddlers and solicitors.
- 9.04.205 Peddlers and solicitors--Personally manufactured articles or produce.
- 9.04.210 Handbill distributing.
- 9.04.215 Automobiles or vehicles for hire.
- 9.04.220 Miscellaneous business.
- 9.04.225 Optional method of determining tax.
- 9.04.230 Minimum tax--Real property rental, certain businesses operated from homes, nonprofit organizations, general.
- 9.04.235 Flat rates and fees.
- 9.04.240 Rates--General.
- 9.04.245 Provision for bad debts.
- 9.04.250 Enforcement.
- 9.04.255 Remedies cumulative.
- 9.04.260 Penalty.
- 9.04.265 Refund of tax--Penalty or interest paid more than once or erroneously or illegally collected.
- 9.04.270 Appeals.
- 9.04.275 Savings clause.
- 9.04.280 Apportionment.
- 9.04.285 Examination of books, records, witnesses--Information confidential--Penalty.
- 9.04.290 Exemption for infirm.
- 9.04.295 Exemption for warehousing.
- 9.04.300 Exemption for charitable organizations.
- 9.04.305 Business license charge on large nonprofit organizations and cannabis businesses.
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9.08
Advertising Matter
- 9.08.010 Definitions.
- 9.08.020 Commercial advertising matter--License required.
- 9.08.030 Names and addresses required.
- 9.08.040 Offensive advertising matter prohibited.
- 9.08.050 Distribution restrictions--Drugs, medicines or other dangerous substances.
- 9.08.060 Distribution restrictions--To inhabited private premises.
- 9.08.070 Distribution prohibited where property posted.
- 9.08.080 Depositing or throwing in public places prohibited--Exception.
- 9.08.100 Distribution on uninhabited or vacant premises prohibited.
- 9.08.110 Exemptions.
- 9.08.120 Violation--Penalty.
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9.12
Video Surveillance Systems
- 9.12.010 Applicability.
- 9.12.020 Definitions.
- 9.12.030 Video surveillance systems required.
- 9.12.040 Minimum technological standards.
- 9.12.050 Minimum coverage standards--site assessment--signage--retention.
- 9.12.060 Inspections.
- 9.12.070 Police access to media.
- 9.12.080 Violations and remedies.
- 9.12.090 City Council authorized to adopt regulations and fees.
- 9.12.100 Severability.
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9.18
Bingo
- 9.18.010 Permit required--Statutory authority.
- 9.18.020 Definitions.
- 9.18.030 Reserved.
- 9.18.040 Bingo operators--Eligibility.
- 9.18.050 Permit application--Primary location.
- 9.18.060 Bingo operations at secondary locations--Additional application requirements.
- 9.18.070 One-day bingo permits at secondary locations--Additional application requirements.
- 9.18.080 Fire safety inspection and approval.
- 9.18.090 Permits.
- 9.18.100 Maximum amount of prize.
- 9.18.110 Operating requirements and permit conditions.
- 9.18.120 Limitation on bingo games at secondary locations.
- 9.18.130 Financial regulation--Proceeds--Separate fund or account--Reporting requirements.
- 9.18.140 Inspection.
- 9.18.150 Suspension or revocation of permit.
- 9.18.160 Appeals.
- 9.18.170 Violations--Penalties--Remedies.
- 9.22 Sale of Fur Products
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9.32
Massage Therapy
- 9.32.010 Purpose.
- 9.32.020 Definitions.
- 9.32.030 Massage therapy--CAMTC certificate or massage therapy permit required--Exemptions.
- 9.32.040 Massage therapy permit--Application--Contents required.
- 9.32.050 Massage therapy permit--Criminal background check.
- 9.32.060 Permit for massage establishments--Exemptions.
- 9.32.070 Massage establishment permit--Application--Contents required.
- 9.32.080 Massage establishment permit--Criminal background check.
- 9.32.090 Permit application--Grant or denial.
- 9.32.100 Permit--Period of validity and nontransferability.
- 9.32.110 Permit--Renewal procedure--Deadline.
- 9.32.120 Evidence of CAMTC certifications--Massage therapy permits--Massage establishment permits.
- 9.32.130 Inspection by officials.
- 9.32.140 Permit--Suspension or revocation authorized when--Appeals.
- 9.32.150 Violation--Penalty.
- 9.32.160 Severability.
- 9.36 Secondhand Merchandise Sales
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9.40
Peddlers and Solicitors
- 9.40.010 Definitions.
- 9.40.020 Exemptions from applicability.
- 9.40.030 License required.
- 9.40.040 Permit--Required--Application--Contents required--Fee.
- 9.40.050 Permit--Application--Investigation and grounds for denial.
- 9.40.060 Permit--Appeal procedure following denial.
- 9.40.070 Permit--Business license tax payment required.
- 9.40.080 Permit--Contents required, period of validity and renewal fee.
- 9.40.090 Permit--Not transferable.
- 9.40.100 Permit--Suspension authorized when.
- 9.40.110 Permit--Revocation or public hearing following suspension--Procedures.
- 9.40.120 Appeals.
- 9.40.130 Permit--Issuance after prior permit revoked--Council authorization required.
- 9.40.140 License and permit to be carried.
- 9.40.150 Vehicles--Sticker required.
- 9.40.160 Unlawful representation as peddler or solicitor.
- 9.40.170 Entry on certain premises prohibited.
- 9.40.180 Hours when prohibited.
- 9.40.190 Unlawful to peddle or solicit for employment as watchman or patrolman.
- 9.40.200 Violation--Penalty.
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9.48
Sidewalk Vending--Arts and Crafts; Flowers
- 9.48.010 Purpose.
- 9.48.020 Definitions.
- 9.48.030 Vending prohibited without approval.
- 9.48.040 Designation of vending locations.
- 9.48.050 Applications--Review--Approval or denial.
- 9.48.060 Vending permits--Issuance--Expiration--Renewal--Non-transferability.
- 9.48.070 Allocation of spaces for vending--Limitation on flower vendors.
- 9.48.080 Operation of vending facilities--Hours when permitted.
- 9.48.090 Vending facility standards.
- 9.48.100 Cleanup responsibility and indemnity.
- 9.48.110 Fees.
- 9.48.120 Suspension and revocation--Appeals.
- 9.48.130 Enforcement--Violation--Remedies.
- 9.48.140 Finality of administrative citations for purposes of enforcement.
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9.49
Food Vending on Sidewalks and Rights-of-Way
- 9.49.010 Purpose.
- 9.49.020 Definition.
- 9.49.030 Food vending prohibited without approvals under this chapter.
- 9.49.040 Designation of sites for food vending.
- 9.49.050 Applications--Review and screening--Approval.
- 9.49.055 Interim procedures--Waiting list and holdovers.
- 9.49.060 Food vending approvals.
- 9.49.070 Allocation of sites for vending.
- 9.49.080 Renewal--Limitation.
- 9.49.090 Transferability.
- 9.49.100 Facility standards.
- 9.49.110 Food product permit and inspection.
- 9.49.120 Hours when permitted.
- 9.49.130 Cleanup responsibility.
- 9.49.140 Indemnity and insurance.
- 9.49.150 Licenses--Suspension or revocation--Authorized appeals.
- 9.49.160 Cancellation of site allocations.
- 9.49.170 Financial records.
- 9.49.180 Confidential documents.
- 9.49.190 Fees.
- 9.49.200 Violation--Citation issuance authority--Other remedies.
- 9.50 Legal Rights for Legal Tender
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9.52
Taxicabs and Automobiles for Hire
- 9.52.010 Definitions.
- 9.52.020 Annual permits required for business owners, drivers, and vehicles--Fees, expiration and limitation on number of permits.
- 9.52.030 Business owner’s permits--Transfers.
- 9.52.040 Vehicle permits--Transfers.
- 9.52.050 Driver’s permits.
- 9.52.060 Registration and licensing requirements--Conspicuous posting in vehicle.
- 9.52.070 Insurance requirements.
- 9.52.080 Vehicle maintenance--Markings, safety and inspections.
- 9.52.085 In-cab advertising.
- 9.52.090 Service provided.
- 9.52.095 Accessible taxi service.
- 9.52.100 Rates.
- 9.52.110 Taximeter regulations.
- 9.52.120 Standards for owner and driver conduct.
- 9.52.130 Record keeping requirements.
- 9.52.140 Taxicab stands.
- 9.52.150 Suspension of permits.
- 9.52.160 Revocation of permits.
- 9.52.170 Enforcement--Violation--Public Nuisance--Penalty.
- 9.52.180 Finality of administrative citations for purposes of enforcement.
- 9.56 Repealed
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9.58
Video Franchise Fees, Customer Service and Other Video-Related Matters Ordinance
- 9.58.005 Findings.
- 9.58.010 Title.
- 9.58.020 Regulation of State Video Franchises and City Video Franchises.
- 9.58.030 State Video Franchise Fees.
- 9.58.040 Audit Authority.
- 9.58.050 Customer Service Penalties Under State Franchises.
- 9.58.060 City Response to State Franchise Applications.
- 9.58.070 Severability.
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9.60
Public Utility Franchises
- 9.60.010 Operation without franchise prohibited--Exceptions--Rubbish collection/transportation.
- 9.60.015 Rubbish franchises--Applicability.
- 9.60.020 Application--Information required.
- 9.60.030 Application--Deposit to accompany.
- 9.60.040 Application--Referral to City Manager for recommendation and report.
- 9.60.050 Granting procedures--City Council authority--Notice and hearing required.
- 9.60.060 Protests against granting--Filing time.
- 9.60.070 Hearing procedures--Franchise to be granted by ordinance.
- 9.60.080 Grantee to accept franchise.
- 9.60.090 Grant to be in lieu of all other franchises.
- 9.60.100 Terms and conditions--Scope.
- 9.60.110 Bond or security required when.
- 9.60.120 Indeterminate franchises.
- 9.60.130 Grantee--Payments and obligations.
- 9.60.140 Basis for franchise payments.
- 9.60.150 Assignment, transfer or lease--Procedures required.
- 9.60.160 Grantee--Duties and requirements.
- 9.60.170 Special permit granted when--Application--Conditions.
- 9.60.180 Facilities--Removal or relocation required when--City Council authority.
- 9.60.190 Street paving and maintenance requirements.
- 9.60.200 Facilities--Removal required when--Procedures.
- 9.60.210 City right to purchase property.
- 9.60.220 Exercising privileges without franchise--Prohibited--Remedies authorized.
- 9.60.230 Exercising privileges without franchise--Penalty.
- 9.60.240 Rubbish franchises--Restrictions on customer contracts.
- 9.60.250 Rubbish franchises--Termination or suspension of franchise.
- 9.60.260 Rubbish franchises--Franchise fees.
- 9.60.270 Rubbish franchises--Reports.
- 9.60.280 Rubbish franchises--Noise level restrictions.
- 9.60.290 Rubbish franchises--City inspection authority.
- 9.60.300 Rights reserved to City.
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9.64
Amusement Devices
- 9.64.010 Purposes.
- 9.64.020 Definitions.
- 9.64.030 Minors--Restrictions.
- 9.64.040 Distributor’s permit required.
- 9.64.050 Distributor’s permit application.
- 9.64.060 Distributor’s permit fee.
- 9.64.070 Issuance of distributor’s permit.
- 9.64.080 Display of distributor’s permit.
- 9.64.090 Proprietor’s permit required.
- 9.64.100 Proprietor’s permit application.
- 9.64.110 Proprietor’s permit fee.
- 9.64.120 Issuance of proprietor’s permit.
- 9.64.130 Display of proprietor’s permit.
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9.68
Private Patrol Services
- 9.68.010 Definitions.
- 9.68.020 Registration statement required.
- 9.68.030 Post-registration requirements.
- 9.68.040 Registration; approval and denial.
- 9.68.050 Conditional approval of registration.
- 9.68.060 Fictitious name registration.
- 9.68.070 Denial, revocation or suspension of registration.
- 9.68.080 Rulemaking and regulatory authority of the Chief of Police.
- 9.68.090 Uniform.
- 9.68.100 Insignia.
- 9.68.110 Motor vehicles.
- 9.68.120 Vehicle and liability insurance.
- 9.68.130 Police activity prohibited--Reports to police.
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9.70
Burglar and Holdup Alarm Businesses
- 9.70.010 Purpose.
- 9.70.020 Definitions.
- 9.70.030 Permits and licenses.
- 9.70.040 Discontinuance of business.
- 9.70.050 Type of alarm incidents.
- 9.70.060 Power backup source.
- 9.70.070 Notice of name of servicer or occupant.
- 9.70.080 Alarm systems terminating at Police Department.
- 9.70.090 Response upon notification.
- 9.70.100 Fees.
- 9.70.110 Administration--Regulation.
- 9.70.120 Audible alarm systems.
- 9.70.130 Audible alarm shutoff.
- 9.70.140 System operation.
- 9.70.150 Constitutionality.
- 9.70.160 Posting.
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9.72
Firearms Dealers
- 9.72.010 Purpose.
- 9.72.020 Definitions.
- 9.72.030 Permit required for the sale of firearms or munitions in addition to business license, zoning or other local permits.
- 9.72.040 Manner of application--Fees.
- 9.72.050 City’s right to investigation of any relevant facts.
- 9.72.060 Grounds for permit denial or revocation.
- 9.72.070 On site security.
- 9.72.080 Permit issuance, conditions--Terms--Right to inspect premises and records.
- 9.72.090 Permit duration--One year--Renewal.
- 9.72.100 Permit assignment.
- 9.72.110 Permit--Grounds for revocation.
- 9.72.120 Permit--Liability insurance.
- 9.72.130 Permit--Authority to inspect.
- 9.72.140 Compliance.
- 9.72.145 Severability clause.
- 9.72.150 Violation--Misdemeanor.
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9.78
Filming in Streets and Parks
- 9.78.010 Permit required.
- 9.78.020 Definitions.
- 9.78.030 Filming permits--Application--Information required.
- 9.78.040 Late application.
- 9.78.050 Permits--Standards for issuance or denial--Notification.
- 9.78.060 Appeal procedure following denial or late filing of application.
- 9.78.070 Permit--Content and possession.
- 9.78.080 Acknowledgment--Use of City insignia.
- 9.78.090 Revocation of permit.
- 9.78.100 Indemnification.
- 9.78.110 Insurance--Exemption.
- 9.78.120 Fees.
- 9.78.130 Violation--Penalty.
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9.80
Tobacco Retailers
- 9.80.010 Purpose.
- 9.80.020 Definitions.
- 9.80.030 Requirement for tobacco retail licensure.
- 9.80.031 Sale of Flavored Tobacco Prohibited.
- 9.80.032 Tobacco Product Pricing and Packaging.
- 9.80.035 Limits on eligibility for a tobacco retailer license.
- 9.80.037 Medical cannabis dispensary.
- 9.80.040 Application procedure.
- 9.80.050 Issuance and renewal of license.
- 9.80.060 Display of license.
- 9.80.070 License and reinspection fees.
- 9.80.080 Licenses nontransferable.
- 9.80.090 Suspension or revocation of license.
- 9.80.100 Enforcement.
- 9.82 Healthy Checkout
- 9.84 Responsible Beverage Service Training
- 9.88 Commuter Benefit Program
- 9.96 Requiring Notice Concerning Radio Frequency Exposure of Cell Phones
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9.04
Business Licenses
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Title 10
Animals
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10.04
Dog and Cat Licenses and Regulations
- 10.04.010 Definitions.
- 10.04.020 License administrator--Duties.
- 10.04.025 Fees and other charges--Council may impose--Restrictions on use of revenue.
- 10.04.030 Dog license--Term--Conditions--Exceptions.
- 10.04.032 Dog license fee waivers and surcharges--Animal license late renewal penalty.
- 10.04.034 Unaltered cat license--Term--Conditions--Exceptions.
- 10.04.040 License--Nontransferability and refunds--Transfer of ownership/guardianship.
- 10.04.060 Dog license--Tag to be worn on collar or similar device.
- 10.04.070 Tags and licenses--Duplicates issued when.
- 10.04.080 Tags--Imitation or counterfeit prohibited.
- 10.04.082 Owner’s/guardian’s duties upon transfer of dogs and certain unaltered cats--Reporting, disclosure, restrictions.
- 10.04.084 Transfer of unaltered dogs and cats--When spaying or neutering required.
- 10.04.088 Feral cats--Public nuisance--Spaying/neutering required if sheltering.
- 10.04.090 Running at large prohibited.
- 10.04.091 Carrying instrument for removal of dog feces and actual removal of such feces required.
- 10.04.092 Transporting animals and vehicles.
- 10.04.100 Dogs in Berkeley Marina or on Berkeley Municipal Fishing Pier prohibited--Impoundment required when.
- 10.04.110 Dogs prohibited where food prepared or sold--Exception.
- 10.04.115 Abandoning of tethered dogs prohibited in public parks.
- 10.04.120 Dogs in public playgrounds and parks prohibited--Impoundment required--Exception.
- 10.04.130 Number of dogs on any one premises--Restrictions.
- 10.04.140 Care requirements for dogs housed or left outdoors on private premises.
- 10.04.145 Onychectomy (declawing) prohibited.
- 10.04.150 Impoundment--Required when--Registration required--Police Department authority.
- 10.04.160 Biting animals--Impoundment required when--Procedure.
- 10.04.170 Vicious or dangerous dogs.
- 10.04.171 Control and impoundment of vicious or dangerous dogs--Owner/guardian restrictions and requirements.
- 10.04.172 Control and impoundment of vicious or dangerous dogs--Procedures.
- 10.04.173 Public nuisance.
- 10.04.180 Interference with impoundment prohibited.
- 10.04.190 Impoundment--Notice to owner/guardian required.
- 10.04.200 Impounded dogs--Care and disposition.
- 10.04.205 Impounded dogs and cats adoption--Spay/neuter requirements.
- 10.04.206 Impounded unaltered dogs and cats returned to owner/guardian--When spaying or neutering required--Hearing--Fees.
- 10.04.207 Impounded dogs and cats adopted, returned to owner and rescued--Microchipping requirements--Fees.
- 10.04.210 Impounded dogs and cats--Redemption charges.
- 10.04.220 Rabies--Inoculation requirements.
- 10.04.230 Rabies--Notice and observation of suspected dogs.
- 10.04.240 Violation--Arrest procedures or use of citations authorized when.
- 10.04.250 Violation--Penalty.
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10.08
Poundmaster--Duties and Charges
- 10.08.010 Impoundment--Required when--Poundmaster duty.
- 10.08.020 Impoundment--Animals running at large during quarantine.
- 10.08.030 Taking animals from poundmaster or pound prohibited when.
- 10.08.040 Impoundment--Notice to owner required--Sale or destruction authorized when.
- 10.08.050 Care of impounded animals.
- 10.08.060 Impoundment--Fee schedule.
- 10.08.070 Impoundment--Records to be kept.
- 10.08.080 Redemption procedures.
- 10.08.090 Dead animals--Disposal procedures authorized--Fee schedule.
- 10.08.100 Dead animals--Failure to bury after notice--Poundmaster disposal required--Costs.
- 10.08.110 Dead animals--In public places--Poundmaster disposal required.
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10.12
Keeping, Care and Control of Animals
- 10.12.010 Applicability of provisions.
- 10.12.020 Animals at large prohibited--Exception.
- 10.12.030 Animals at large prohibited--Boundaries of public streets and places defined.
- 10.12.040 Rabbits, domestic fowl, etc.--Enclosure requirements.
- 10.12.050 Rabbits, domestic fowl, etc.--Dyeing or coloring prohibited.
- 10.12.060 Rabbits, domestic fowl, etc.--Sanitary maintenance of coops or enclosures required.
- 10.12.070 Female goats--Number permitted.
- 10.12.080 Sheep and male goats--Herding prohibited.
- 10.12.090 Hog-keeping restrictions--Exception.
- 10.12.100 Horses or mules--Requirements for control in public places.
- 10.12.110 Hitching animals prohibited where.
- 10.12.120 Cattle-keeping restrictions.
- 10.12.130 Cows--Registration required.
- 10.12.140 Stallions, bulls, etc.--Staking and enclosure requirements.
- 10.12.150 Stallions, bulls, etc.--Keeping with mares, cows, etc. prohibited when.
- 10.12.160 Stables, barns, etc.--Distance required from schools, churches or dwellings.
- 10.12.170 Stables, barns, etc.--Cleaning requirements.
- 10.12.180 Stables, barns, etc.--Drainage and sewer connection requirements.
- 10.12.190 Sand traps required when.
- 10.12.200 Keeping animals off owner’s premises--Consent required.
- 10.12.210 Staking out animals--Distance required from certain buildings.
- 10.12.220 Staking out animals--During inclement weather prohibited.
- 10.12.230 Vicious or dangerous animals declared public nuisance when--Abatement procedures authorized.
- 10.12.235 Prohibition on use of live fish as prizes or awards.
- 10.12.240 Violation--Penalty.
- 10.16 Animal Control Officers
- 10.20 Biting Animals
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10.04
Dog and Cat Licenses and Regulations
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Title 11
Environmental Health
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11.04
General Provisions
- 11.04.010 Title for citation.
- 11.04.020 Purpose of provisions.
- 11.04.030 Scope--Applicability to existing construction.
- 11.04.040 Pending action or accrued rights not affected.
- 11.04.050 Rights under existing permits not affected.
- 11.04.060 Applicability to existing operations.
- 11.04.070 Continuation of existing law.
- 11.04.080 References applicable to amendments and additions.
- 11.04.090 Fee exemptions.
- 11.04.100 Delegation of authority and duties.
- 11.04.110 Alternate materials and methods--Approval required.
- 11.04.120 Organization of title--Effect of headings.
- 11.04.130 Required writings.
- 11.04.140 Severability.
- 11.04.150 Violations--Penalty.
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11.08
Definitions
- 11.08.010 Approved.
- 11.08.020 Chief of environmental health.
- 11.08.030 City Manager.
- 11.08.040 Construction.
- 11.08.050 Construction of genders.
- 11.08.060 Construction of singular and plural.
- 11.08.070 Construction of tenses.
- 11.08.080 Health officer.
- 11.08.090 Operate.
- 11.08.100 Person.
- 11.08.110 Place.
- 11.08.120 Possess.
- 11.08.130 Shall and may.
- 11.08.140 Structure.
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11.12
Organization and Enforcement
- 11.12.010 Chief of environmental health--Authority.
- 11.12.020 Liability of City and City employees.
- 11.12.030 Permits or licenses--Application--Information required.
- 11.12.040 Permits or licenses--Application--Investigation.
- 11.12.050 Permits or licenses--Issuance conditions.
- 11.12.060 Permits or licenses--Not transferable.
- 11.12.070 Permits or licenses--Limitations.
- 11.12.080 Permits or licenses--Expiration.
- 11.12.090 Expiration of plan and specification approval.
- 11.12.100 Work to conform with plans and specifications--Changes.
- 11.12.110 Issuance of other permits or licenses.
- 11.12.120 Permits or licenses--Display required.
- 11.12.130 Permits or licenses--Suspension or revocation conditions.
- 11.18 Repealed
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11.20
Bathing Places
- 11.20.010 Statutory provisions adopted.
- 11.20.020 Definitions.
- 11.20.030 Public bathing places--Permit to operate required.
- 11.20.040 Public bathing places--Continuing inspection.
- 11.20.050 Swimming pools--Plan filing and inspection requirements.
- 11.20.060 Swimming pools--Fence and gate requirements.
- 11.20.070 Resorts--Location restrictions.
- 11.20.080 Resorts--Lifeguard service.
- 11.20.090 Resorts--Lifesaving and first-aid facilities.
- 11.20.100 Resorts--Algae and aquatic weed control.
- 11.20.110 Resorts--Lighting and electrical safety.
- 11.20.120 Resorts--Toilet and dressing facilities.
- 11.20.130 Resorts--Recording of drownings and accidents requiring special attention.
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11.28
Food Establishments
- 11.28.010 Statutory provisions adopted.
- 11.28.020 Definitions.
- 11.28.030 Exemptions from chapter applicability.
- 11.28.040 Establishment, alteration or operation--Permit and information required.
- 11.28.050 Continuing inspection required.
- 11.28.060 Walls and ceilings.
- 11.28.070 Floors and drains.
- 11.28.080 Hand-washing facilities.
- 11.28.090 Ventilation.
- 11.28.100 Toilet facilities.
- 11.28.110 Employees’ dressing room.
- 11.28.120 Equipment standards and installation.
- 11.28.130 Service openings.
- 11.28.140 Refrigeration equipment.
- 11.28.150 Stoves.
- 11.28.160 Hot and cold running water.
- 11.28.170 Ice cream dispensing utensils.
- 11.28.180 Food storage requirements.
- 11.28.190 Equipment storage.
- 11.28.200 Refuse containers.
- 11.28.210 Food or beverage--Wholesomeness required.
- 11.28.220 Food or beverage--Refrigeration required when.
- 11.28.230 Commercial box lunches.
- 11.28.240 Food or beverage--Confiscation or quarantine authorized when.
- 11.28.250 Collection of food samples authorized when.
- 11.28.260 Vehicles--Food compartment separation.
- 11.28.270 Vehicles--Access to toilet facilities required when.
- 11.28.280 Vehicles--Fixed location restriction.
- 11.28.290 Employees--List to be submitted.
- 11.28.300 Food handler’s card--Required when.
- 11.28.310 Food handler’s card--Issuance conditions--Temporary cards.
- 11.28.320 Food handler’s card--Employer responsibilities.
- 11.28.330 Employment of persons carrying communicable diseases prohibited.
- 11.28.340 Disease transmission control procedures authorized when.
- 11.28.350 Unlawful practices designated.
- 11.28.360 Raw milk warnings.
- 11.28.370 Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MHKO).
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11.32
Rodent Control
- 11.32.010 Statutory provisions adopted.
- 11.32.020 Definitions.
- 11.32.030 Rodentproofing and extermination required.
- 11.32.040 Food product manufacture and storage restrictions.
- 11.32.050 Rodent harborage--Maintenance prohibited.
- 11.32.060 Rodent harborage--Notice to make rodentproof.
- 11.32.070 Accumulations creating rodent harborage prohibited.
- 11.32.080 Maintaining rodentproofing.
- 11.32.090 Procedures where rodentproofing is not feasible.
- 11.32.100 Premises subject to repeated infestation.
- 11.32.110 Docks and wharves.
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11.36
Health and Safety Hazards
- 11.36.010 Purpose of provisions.
- 11.36.020 Conditions constituting hazards--Designated.
- 11.36.030 Imminent health hazards designated.
- 11.36.040 Noise hazards--Permit required for certain construction.
- 11.36.050 Hazards declared public nuisances--Abatement procedures designated.
- 11.36.060 Abatement--Additional provisions.
- 11.36.070 Abatement--District Attorney duties--Notice requirements.
- 11.36.080 Failure to comply with abatement notice--Police Department abatement powers.
- 11.36.090 Nuisances by animals or fowl--Police Department impoundment authority.
- 11.36.100 Regulations applicable to impounded animals.
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11.40
Abatement Procedures
- 11.40.010 Applicability of provisions.
- 11.40.020 Violations of title provisions declared public nuisances--Abatement.
- 11.40.030 Civil action authorized when.
- 11.40.040 Investigation of conditions--Declaration of public nuisance when.
- 11.40.050 Notice to abate--Issuance.
- 11.40.060 Notice to abate--Contents.
- 11.40.070 Notice to abate--Service and posting.
- 11.40.080 Discovery of information by owner or occupant.
- 11.40.090 Hearing on objections.
- 11.40.100 Notice of decision.
- 11.40.110 City to perform abatement when.
- 11.40.120 Costs of City abatement deemed lien.
- 11.40.130 Emergency abatement--Authorized when.
- 11.40.140 Emergency abatement--Notice.
- 11.40.150 Emergency abatement--Hearing of protests.
- 11.40.160 Emergency abatement--Settlement of objections.
- 11.44 Citations for Violations
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11.48
Suspension or Revocation of Permits or Licenses
- 11.48.010 Statutory provisions adopted.
- 11.48.020 Suspension or revocation conditions--Continued operation constitutes misdemeanor when.
- 11.48.030 Notice of noncompliance--Contents--Hearing on suspension required when.
- 11.48.040 Hearing on suspension--Notice.
- 11.48.050 Hearing on suspension--Procedures.
- 11.48.060 Failure to appear at hearing.
- 11.48.070 Imminent health hazard--Suspension and closing of premises required.
- 11.48.080 Imminent health hazard--Appeal of suspension.
- 11.48.090 Imminent health hazard--Notice of appeal hearing.
- 11.48.100 Imminent health hazard--Hearing procedures generally.
- 11.48.110 Imminent health hazard--Effect of failure to appeal suspension.
- 11.48.120 Imminent health hazard--License or permit reinstated when.
- 11.48.130 Revocation--Conditions.
- 11.48.140 Revocation--Following two suspensions in one-year period.
- 11.48.150 Revocation--Hearing procedures.
- 11.48.160 Appeal from license or permit suspension or revocation--City Manager authority.
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11.50
Berkeley Hazardous Waste Importation Regulation Act
- 11.50.010 Title.
- 11.50.020 Purpose and findings.
- 11.50.030 Regulation and management of importation of hazardous wastes.
- 11.50.040 Siting criteria and findings required for approval of permanent hazardous waste facility permits.
- 11.50.050 Definitions.
- 11.50.060 Exemption of existing facilities.
- 11.50.065 Section VI-1. Exemption of household hazardous waste collection and disposal programs.
- 11.50.070 Section VI-2. Exemption of recyclers of manufactured goods containing hazardous waste.
- 11.50.075 Section VI-3. Exemption of facilities that are permitted under standardized permit under Section 25200 et seq. of Chapter 6.5 of the California Health and Safety Code.
- 11.52 Repealed
- 11.56 Development Limited on the Waterfront
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11.58
Prohibition of Chlorofluorocarbon-Processed Food Packaging
- 11.58.010 Finding and purpose.
- 11.58.020 Definitions.
- 11.58.030 Prohibited food packaging.
- 11.58.040 Regulations applicable to all food vendors.
- 11.58.050 Inspection of documents.
- 11.58.060 Exemptions.
- 11.58.070 Existing contracts exempted.
- 11.58.080 City of Berkeley: purchases prohibited.
- 11.58.090 City Manager’s powers.
- 11.58.100 Liability and enforcement.
- 11.58.110 Severability.
- 11.58.120 Chapter voided by superseding federal laws and regulations.
- 11.58.130 Effective date.
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11.60
Polystyrene Foam, Degradable and Recyclable Food Packaging
- 11.60.010 Findings and purposes.
- 11.60.020 Definitions.
- 11.60.030 Prohibited food packaging (polystyrene foam).
- 11.60.040 Degradable and recyclable food packaging.
- 11.60.050 Regulations applicable to all food vendors.
- 11.60.060 Inspection of documents.
- 11.60.070 Exemptions.
- 11.60.080 Existing contracts exempted.
- 11.60.090 City of Berkeley: purchases prohibited.
- 11.60.100 Separate food packaging waste receptacles.
- 11.60.110 City Manager’s powers.
- 11.60.120 Liability and enforcement.
- 11.60.130 Severability.
- 11.60.140 Ordinance voided by superseding laws and regulations.
- 11.60.150 Effective date.
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11.62
Regulation of Sale, Use and Recycling of Products That Utilize Ozone-Depleting Compounds
- 11.62.010 Findings and purpose.
- 11.62.020 Definitions.
- 11.62.030 Prohibition on the use of ozone-depleting compounds in manufacturing and other commercial activities.
- 11.62.040 Rigid and flexible foam packaging prohibited.
- 11.62.050 Ozone-depleting compounds in building insulation.
- 11.62.060 Ozone-depleting compounds used as coolants in refrigeration and air conditioning units.
- 11.62.070 Containers of ozone-depleting compounds for individual use.
- 11.62.080 Fire extinguishing systems or units that utilize Halon.
- 11.62.090 Exemptions.
- 11.62.100 Inspection of documents.
- 11.62.110 Certification.
- 11.62.120 City Manager’s powers.
- 11.62.130 Liability and enforcement.
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11.63
Regulating the Use of Carryout and Pre-Checkout Bags and Promoting the Use of Reusable Bags
- 11.63.010 Findings and purpose.
- 11.63.020 Definitions.
- 11.63.030 Carryout Bag restrictions for Covered Entities.
- 11.63.040 Carryout Bag restrictions for Restaurants.
- 11.63.050 Pre-checkout Bag restrictions and requirements for Food Product Stores and Covered Entities.
- 11.63.060 Unreasonable denial of customer bags or containers.
- 11.63.070 General exemptions.
- 11.63.080 Waivers--applicability and process to obtain.
- 11.63.090 Carry-out bag restrictions for the City of Berkeley and City-sponsored events.
- 11.63.100 Duties, responsibilities and authority of the City of Berkeley.
- 11.63.110 Liability and enforcement.
- 11.63.120 Severability.
- 11.63.130 Construction.
- 11.63.140 Effective date.
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11.64
Single Use Foodware and Litter Reduction
- 11.64.010 Findings and Purpose.
- 11.64.020 Definitions.
- 11.64.030 Accessory Disposable Foodware Items.
- 11.64.040 Reusable Customer Cups.
- 11.64.050 Compostable Disposable Foodware.
- 11.64.060 Reusable Foodware for Dining on the Premises.
- 11.64.070 Disposable Foodware Standards.
- 11.64.080 Separate Disposable Foodware Waste Receptacles.
- 11.64.090 Waivers--process to obtain.
- 11.64.100 Regulations applicable to all Prepared Food Vendors.
- 11.64.110 Duties, responsibilities and authority of the City of Berkeley.
- 11.64.120 City of Berkeley--purchases prohibited.
- 11.64.130 Liability and Enforcement.
- 11.64.140 Severability.
- 11.64.150 Chapter supersedes existing laws and regulations.
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11.70
Body Art and Body Piercing Facilities
- 11.70.010 Purpose.
- 11.70.020 Definitions.
- 11.70.030 Body art practitioner--Registration required.
- 11.70.040 Body art practitioner registration renewal.
- 11.70.050 Body art facilities--Permit to operate required.
- 11.70.060 Body art facilities--Permit issuance.
- 11.70.070 Body art facilities--Plan filing and inspection requirements.
- 11.70.080 Permits or registration nontransferable.
- 11.70.090 Body art facility permit renewal.
- 11.70.100 Body art facilities inspection--Impounding instruments.
- 11.70.110 Suspension or revocation of permit or registration.
- 11.70.120 Mechanical stud and clasp ear piercing--Notification.
- 11.70.130 Violation--Penalty.
- 11.70.140 Severability.
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11.04
General Provisions
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Title 12
Health and Safety
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12.04
Health and Sanitation Permits and Fees
- 12.04.010 Definitions.
- 12.04.020 Permit required for designated businesses.
- 12.04.030 Fees--Schedule.
- 12.04.040 Fees--Payment generally.
- 12.04.050 Fees--Prorating procedure.
- 12.04.060 Term.
- 12.04.070 Fees--Refunds.
- 12.04.080 Posting and display required.
- 12.04.090 Transfer permitted when--Fee.
- 12.04.100 Revocation authorized when.
- 12.04.110 Fees--Delinquent payment-- Penalty.
- 12.08 Beverages in Reusable Containers
- 12.20 Food Preparation in Hotels or Apartments
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12.21
Cannabis Businesses: General Regulations
- 12.21.010 Purpose and Applicability.
- 12.21.020 Definitions.
- 12.21.030 Information Requirements.
- 12.21.040 Operating Standards.
- 12.21.050 Records.
- 12.21.060 Operating Procedure and Criteria.
- 12.21.070 Confidentiality of Information.
- 12.21.080 Authority of City Manager.
- 12.21.090 Abatement of Violations.
- 12.21.100 Fees.
- 12.21.110 Severability.
- 12.22 Cannabis Business Operating Standards
- 12.23 Repealed
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12.24
Marijuana Policy
- 12.24.010 Purpose.
- 12.24.020 Efforts to decriminalize and/or legalize marijuana in California.
- 12.24.030 Law enforcement priority of marijuana statutes.
- 12.24.040 Arrests and citations for violations of marijuana statutes.
- 12.24.050 No expenditure of funds for enforcement of marijuana statutes.
- 12.24.060 University of California police to adhere to City policy.
- 12.24.070 Berkeley Police Department reporting requirement.
- 12.25 Repealed
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12.26
Patients Access to Medical Cannabis Act of 2008
- Title.
- Findings And Declarations.
- 12.26.010 Purposes.
- 12.26.030 Reserved.
- 12.26.035 Recreational cannabis.
- 12.26.040 Medical cannabis collectives.
- 12.26.050 Availability in pharmacies.
- 12.26.060 Quality control encouraged.
- 12.26.070 Permissible quantities of medical cannabis.
- 12.26.080 Transportation of medical cannabis.
- 12.26.090 Medical cannabis paraphernalia.
- 12.26.100 Police procedures and training.
- 12.26.110 Cannabis Commission.
- 12.26.120 Emergency Distribution.
- 12.26.130 Medical cannabis organizations.
- 12.26.140 Compliance with all applicable laws.
- 12.26.150 Violations of square footage limitations not punishable as public offenses--public nuisance.
- 12.27 Repealed
- 12.28 Poisoning
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12.29
Precautionary Principle
- 12.29.010 Purpose.
- 12.29.020 Definitions.
- 12.29.030 Application of Precautionary Principle by City in existing policies.
- 12.29.040 Application of Precautionary Principle by City in future policies.
- 12.29.050 Annual report on implementing actions.
- 12.29.060 Precautionary Principle limited to promotion of general welfare.
- 12.29.070 Severability.
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12.32
Storage, Collection and Disposal of Waste
- 12.32.010 Definitions.
- 12.32.020 Accumulation prohibited--Storage requirements--Removal of construction rubbish.
- 12.32.030 Garbage containers required--Specifications--Use restrictions-- Location.
- 12.32.040 Bulk wastes--Over one cubic yard--Over two cubic yards.
- 12.32.050 Garbage collection--Service declared essential--Exclusive collection by City required--Notification by owner--Fees--Time--Districts established--Rubbish collected with garbage.
- 12.32.060 Garbage fees--Payment requirements--Service charges.
- 12.32.070 Dumping at unauthorized disposal site prohibited.
- 12.32.080 Dumps--Use limitations.
- 12.32.090 Refuse burning prohibited--Exceptions.
- 12.32.100 Nuisances designated--Abatement authorized when.
- 12.32.110 Violation--Penalty.
- 12.32.120 Putrescible waste--Procedure for management--Vermin infestation control--Prima facie presumption of violation.
- 12.32.130 Collection and disposal--Private hauler requirements.
- 12.32.140 Collection and disposal--Rules and regulations--Public Works Department authority.
- 12.34 Curbside Refuse, Organics, and Recycling Collection
- 12.35 Organics Reduction and Recycling
- 12.36 Recycled Materials Collection Program
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12.38
Recycling Policy
- 12.38.010 Title.
- 12.38.020 Findings.
- 12.38.030 Purpose.
- 12.38.040 Solid waste management and recycling.
- 12.38.050 The 1986 Solid Waste Management Plan.
- 12.38.060 Preparation of the 1986 Solid Waste Management Plan.
- 12.38.070 Amendments to the 1986 Solid Waste Management Plan.
- 12.38.080 Interim measures.
- 12.38.090 Limitation on allocation of funds.
- 12.38.100 Definitions.
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12.40
Litter, Debris and Noxious Plants
- 12.40.010 Weeds and debris prohibited on sidewalk area.
- 12.40.020 Depositing debris or rubbish on private property prohibited--Exception.
- 12.40.030 Allowing hazardous debris to remain on private property prohibited.
- 12.40.040 Noxious plants designated--Prohibited where.
- 12.40.050 Removal--Order issued when--Notice required.
- 12.40.060 Removal--Work performed by City when--Costs deemed lien on property.
- 12.40.070 Removal--Alternative methods authorized when.
- 12.40.080 Throwing or depositing rubbish or litter in public places or bodies of water prohibited.
- 12.40.090 Depositing cigarettes or other lighted substances prohibited where.
- 12.40.130 Violation--Penalty.
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12.44
Trees and Shrubs
- 12.44.010 Planting without permission prohibited where.
- 12.44.020 Cutting, trimming or removal--Permit and inspection required.
- 12.44.030 Materials deleterious to plant growth prohibited where.
- 12.44.040 Park or parking strip defined--Paving prohibited when.
- 12.44.050 Nuisance growths--Designated--Prohibited.
- 12.44.060 Nuisance growths--Notice to abate required--Contents.
- 12.44.070 Nuisance growths--Abatement--Time limit.
- 12.44.080 Nuisance growths--Abatement--Work performed by City when--Costs.
- 12.44.090 Violation--Penalty.
- 12.45 Solar Access and Views
- 12.48 Repealed
- 12.50 Fire Inspection Program
- 12.54 Ambulance Service
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12.60
Blasting
- 12.60.010 Permit required for use of certain explosives.
- 12.60.020 License prerequisite to permit issuance--Additional permits required when.
- 12.60.030 Permit--Application required when--Issuance conditions.
- 12.60.040 Permit--Application--Contents required.
- 12.60.050 Permit--Bond required--Conditions.
- 12.60.060 Bond--Approval--New bond required when.
- 12.60.070 Bond--Term.
- 12.60.080 Bond--Additional required when.
- 12.60.090 Bond--Liability insurance in lieu permitted when.
- 12.60.100 Insurance requirements.
- 12.60.110 Covering explosions required.
- 12.60.120 Violation--Penalty.
- 12.68 Smoking in Public Conveyances
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12.70
Smoking Pollution Control
- 12.70.010 Legislative findings.
- 12.70.020 Definitions.
- 12.70.030 Locations where smoking is prohibited.
- 12.70.031 Smoking Medical Cannabis at Cannabis Retailers.
- 12.70.035 Smoking prohibited in multi-unit residences.
- 12.70.037 Required Lease Term for New Leases.
- 12.70.040 Smoking regulated--Places of employment.
- 12.70.050 Where Smoking is not Regulated.
- 12.70.060 Signposting requirements.
- 12.70.080 Nonretaliation.
- 12.70.090 Public education.
- 12.70.100 Governmental agency cooperation.
- 12.70.110 Violations and penalties.
- 12.70.120 Enforcement.
- 12.70.130 Other applicable laws.
- 12.70.140 Severability.
- 12.72 Healthy Default Beverages Offered with Children’s Meals
- 12.76 Repealed
- 12.80 Prohibition of Natural Gas Infrastructure in New Buildings
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12.84
Transportation of Radioactive Materials
- 12.84.010 Findings.
- 12.84.020 Definitions.
- 12.84.030 Certificate required.
- 12.84.040 Scope.
- 12.84.050 Application for certificate.
- 12.84.060 Issuance of certificate.
- 12.84.070 Conditions.
- 12.84.080 Application fee.
- 12.84.090 Written notice of denial.
- 12.84.100 Appeal procedure.
- 12.84.110 Establishment of advisory review committee.
- 12.84.120 Duties of advisory review committee.
- 12.84.130 Application of chapter to United States government.
- 12.84.140 Violation.
- 12.88 Transfer of Medi-Cal Conversion Patients from Intermediate Care Facilities and Skilled Nursing Homes Prohibited
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12.90
Nuclear Free Berkeley Act
- 12.90.010 Name.
- 12.90.020 Purpose.
- 12.90.030 Findings.
- 12.90.040 Prohibition of work for nuclear weapons.
- 12.90.050 Prohibition of nuclear reactors.
- 12.90.060 Food irradiation plants and labelling.
- 12.90.070 Nuclear free contracts and investments.
- 12.90.080 Community right to know.
- 12.90.090 Sanction and citizen empowerment.
- 12.90.100 Transportation.
- 12.90.110 Public notice of nuclear free zone.
- 12.90.120 Redirection of resources toward human needs.
- 12.90.130 Definitions.
- 12.90.140 Enforcement.
- 12.90.150 Severability clause.
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12.92
Anti-Blight
- 12.92.010 Purpose.
- 12.92.020 Definitions.
- 12.92.030 Unlawful nuisance--Inadequately maintained property.
- 12.92.040 Declaration of public nuisance.
- 12.92.050 Notice to owner of abatement of nuisance.
- 12.92.060 Low-income owner.
- 12.92.070 Appeal procedure--Administrative hearing.
- 12.92.080 Service of notice of hearing.
- 12.92.090 Waiver of hearing.
- 12.92.100 Hearing on objections.
- 12.92.110 Notice of decision.
- 12.92.120 Hearing officer’s decision final--Judicial review.
- 12.92.130 City to perform abatement.
- 12.92.140 Costs of City abatement deemed lien.
- 12.92.150 Warrants.
- 12.92.160 No duty on City to enforce.
- 12.92.170 Violations--Penalties and remedies.
- 12.92.180 Annual review.
- 12.92.190 Inspection fees.
- 12.94 Implementation of Health and Safety Code Sections 33333.4 and 33333.6 with Respect to Redevelopment Plans
- 12.96 Regulation of Changes in Health Care Facilities
- 12.98 Abandoned, Dismantled or Inoperative Vehicles
- 12.99 Repealed
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12.04
Health and Sanitation Permits and Fees
-
Title 13
Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
- Division I. Offenses By Or Against Public Offices
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Division II.
Offenses Against The Person
-
13.20
Adopting the Operative Principles of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
- 13.20.010 Purpose.
- 13.20.020 Findings.
- 13.20.030 Definition of discrimination against women.
- 13.20.040 Local principles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
- 13.20.050 Economic development.
- 13.20.060 Violence against women.
- 13.20.070 Health care.
- 13.20.080 Private right of action.
- 13.20.090 Severability.
- 13.23 Discrimination on the Basis of Hairstyle or Headwear in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
-
13.24
Discrimination against Families with Children and Students in Property Rental
- 13.24.010 Findings.
- 13.24.020 Definitions.
- 13.24.030 Unlawful activities.
- 13.24.040 When tenant age policy not prohibited.
- 13.24.050 Requirements of financial obligations not prohibited.
- 13.24.055 Enforcement.
- 13.24.060 Violation--Liability for costs and damages.
- 13.24.070 Private right of action.
- 13.24.080 Criminal penalties.
- 13.24.090 Remedy cumulative not exclusive.
- 13.24.100 Reporting of complaints.
- 13.24.110 Informational notices.
- 13.25 Berkeley Marina Zone Worker Retention
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13.26
Discrimination against Employees by Contractors with the City of Berkeley Prohibited
- 13.26.010 Purpose.
- 13.26.020 Definitions.
- 13.26.030 Coverage.
- 13.26.040 Enforcement.
- 13.26.050 Bidding procedure.
- 13.26.060 Affirmative action program.
- 13.26.070 Nondiscrimination provisions of a contract.
- 13.26.080 First source agreement.
- 13.26.090 Chapter applies only to discriminatory employment practices.
- 13.26.100 Penalties for noncompliance.
- 13.26.110 Severability.
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13.27
Payment of Living Wage to Employees of City Contractors
- 13.27.010 Title and purpose.
- 13.27.020 Definitions.
- 13.27.030 Contractors, users of public property, City financial aid recipients and subcontractors subject to the requirements of this chapter.
- 13.27.040 Waivers.
- 13.27.045 Notice, posting, and payroll records.
- 13.27.050 Compensation required to be paid to specified employees.
- 13.27.060 Required contract provision.
- 13.27.070 Exemptions.
- 13.27.080 Retaliation and discrimination prohibited.
- 13.27.090 Employee complaints to City.
- 13.27.100 Private rights of action.
- 13.27.110 Relationship to other requirements.
- 13.27.120 Severability.
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13.28
Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation
- 13.28.010 Policy.
- 13.28.020 Finding--Definitions.
- 13.28.030 Employment.
- 13.28.040 Housing and other real estate transactions.
- 13.28.050 Business establishments.
- 13.28.055 Gender neutral restrooms.
- 13.28.060 City facilities and services.
- 13.28.070 Educational institutions.
- 13.28.080 Liability.
- 13.28.090 Enforcement.
- 13.28.100 Limitation on action.
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13.29
Equal Benefits to Employees of City Contractors
- 13.29.010 Title and purpose.
- 13.29.020 Definitions.
- 13.29.030 Contractors subject to requirements.
- 13.29.040 Non-discrimination in provision of benefits.
- 13.29.050 Required contract provisions.
- 13.29.060 Waivers and exemptions.
- 13.29.070 Retaliation and discrimination prohibited.
- 13.29.080 Employee complaints to City.
- 13.29.090 Remedies.
- 13.29.100 Effective date.
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13.30
Discrimination on the Basis of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Related Conditions
- 13.30.010 Policy.
- 13.30.020 Findings.
- 13.30.030 Definitions.
- 13.30.040 Employment.
- 13.30.050 Housing.
- 13.30.060 Business establishments.
- 13.30.070 City facilities and services.
- 13.30.080 Educational institutions.
- 13.30.090 Health and safety exception--Affirmative defenses.
- 13.30.100 Testing.
- 13.30.110 Retaliation.
- 13.30.120 Liability.
- 13.30.130 Enforcement.
- 13.30.140 Nonexclusive.
- 13.30.150 Limitation on action.
- 13.31 Discrimination in Property Rental
-
13.20
Adopting the Operative Principles of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
- Division III. Offenses Against Public Decency
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Division IV.
Offenses Against Public Peace
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13.36
Disorderly Conduct
- 13.36.010 Obstructing free passage of persons or vehicles in public ways prohibited when.
- 13.36.015 Creation of accessibility on commercial sidewalks--Related restrictions.
- 13.36.020 Obstructing entrance to or exit from public or private buildings prohibited when.
- 13.36.030 Placing obstructing objects prohibited where.
- 13.36.040 Obstructing City-owned planters and trees.
- 13.36.045 Unlawful to interfere, disrupt or obstruct authorized work providing a public service on public or private property within or adjacent to the public right-of-way.
- 13.36.060 Disobedience to orders or rules of Council prohibited.
- 13.36.065 Violating building security rules for City buildings.
- 13.36.070 Consumption of alcoholic beverages--In places open to public view prohibited--Exceptions.
- 13.36.075 Open alcoholic beverage containers.
- 13.36.080 Consumption of alcoholic beverages--In unlicensed premises prohibited when.
- 13.36.085 Urination and defecation in public places.
- 13.36.090 Solicitation of sale of drugs in public places prohibited.
- 13.36.100 Violation--Penalty.
- 13.37 Limitation of the Time, Place and Manner of Solicitation for the Immediate Payment of Money or Goods in Public Places
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13.40
Community Noise
- 13.40.010 Purpose and intent.
- 13.40.020 Definitions.
- 13.40.030 General noise regulations.
- 13.40.040 Noise measurement procedure.
- 13.40.050 Exterior noise standards.
- 13.40.060 Interior noise standards.
- 13.40.070 Prohibited acts.
- 13.40.080 Special provisions--Exemptions.
- 13.40.090 Issuance of variances by the NCO.
- 13.40.100 Permits--Outdoor amplified sound.
- 13.40.110 Permits--Indoor amplified sound.
- 13.40.115 Permissible levels for entertainment establishments.
- 13.40.120 Appeals.
- 13.40.130 Fees.
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13.42
Operating Standards for Mini-Dorms and Group Living Accommodations
- 13.42.005 Applicability.
- 13.42.010 Findings and purpose.
- 13.42.020 Definitions.
- 13.42.030 Operating standards--Owners, Property Managers and responsible residents.
- 13.42.035 Nuisances.
- 13.42.036 Entertainment events involving service or availability of alcoholic beverages.
- 13.42.040 Remedies.
- 13.42.050 Fee.
- 13.42.060 Severability.
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13.44
Permits for Street Events and Block Parties
- 13.44.010 Applicability.
- 13.44.020 Definitions.
- 13.44.030 Block parties--Standards for issuance of permit--City Manager authorized to issue regulations.
- 13.44.040 Street event permits--Application--Information required--Timing--Issuance.
- 13.44.050 Late applications.
- 13.44.060 Permits--Standards for issuance or denial--Notification.
- 13.44.070 Appeals.
- 13.44.080 Street event permit--Content and possession--Rules and regulations.
- 13.44.090 Revocation of permit--Addition of conditions.
- 13.44.100 Indemnification.
- 13.44.110 Insurance--Exemption.
- 13.44.120 Fees.
- 13.44.130 Violation--Penalty.
- 13.44.140 Removal.
- 13.44.150 City Manager authority.
- 13.45 Streets and Sidewalks--Use Restrictions for Unpermitted Events
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13.46
Indoor Entertainment Events
- 13.46.010 Purpose and Findings.
- 13.46.020 Applicability.
- 13.46.030 Definitions.
- 13.46.040 Regulations for operation and conduct of all entertainment events.
- 13.46.050 Regulations for operation and conduct of entertainment events involving service or permitted consumption of alcohol.
- 13.46.060 Enforcement--Police powers.
- 13.46.070 Violation--Penalty.
- 13.47 Advance Notice of Certain Large Indoor Events
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13.48
Civil Penalties for Multiple Responses to Loud or Unruly Parties, Gatherings or Other Similar Events
- 13.48.010 Findings and purpose.
- 13.48.020 Loud or unruly gatherings—Public nuisance.
- 13.48.030 Notice of unruly gathering—Posting, mail.
- Exhibit A.
- 13.48.040 Persons liable for a subsequent response to a gathering constituting a public nuisance.
- 13.48.050 Schedule of civil penalties.
- Exhibit B.
- 13.48.060 Collection of delinquent costs for a subsequent City response.
- 13.48.070 Nondiscrimination against students.
- 13.49 Social Host Ordinance
- 13.50 Loitering with Intent to Buy, Sell, Transfer or Use Illegal Drugs
-
13.36
Disorderly Conduct
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Division V.
Offenses Against Property
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13.52
Trespass
- 13.52.010 Entering upon posted property prohibited.
- 13.52.020 Entering upon property after being personally forbidden to do so prohibited.
- 13.52.030 Police Department authorized to act as agent for property owners when.
- 13.52.040 Parking vehicle on private property prohibited when.
- 13.52.050 Illegally parked vehicle--Citation issuance authorized when.
- 13.52.060 Illegally parked vehicle--Removal--Authorized when.
- 13.52.070 Illegally parked vehicle--Removal--To garage or place of safety required.
- 13.52.080 Removed vehicle--Notice to owner required.
- 13.52.090 Removed vehicle--Garage keeper lien for costs.
- 13.52.100 Liability for wrongful removal of vehicle.
- 13.52.110 Violation--Penalty.
- 13.54 Unauthorized Removal of Newspapers
- 13.56 Property Owners to Take Certain Measures to Insure Security of Property from Drug Trafficking, Drug Use and Drug Related Offenses
-
13.52
Trespass
-
Division VI.
Consumer Protection
- 13.60 Warning Sign against Consuming Alcoholic Beverages during Pregnancy
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13.62
Tobacco Vending Machines and Free Sampling
- 13.62.010 Findings and purpose.
- 13.62.020 Definitions.
- 13.62.030 Sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products from vending machines prohibited.
- 13.62.035 Tobacco sales must be vendor assisted.
- 13.62.040 Tobacco samples prohibited.
- 13.62.045 Sales of cigarettes and other tobacco products from self-service displays prohibited.
- 13.62.050 Violations and penalties.
- 13.62.060 Enforcement.
- 13.62.070 Inspection Fees.
- Division VII. Offenses By Or Against Minors
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Division VIII.
Weapons
- 13.68 Carrying Dangerous Weapons
- 13.69 Securing of Firearms
-
13.72
Discharge of Firearms
- 13.72.010 Discharging firearms and using slingshots or blowguns prohibited--Exceptions.
- 13.72.020 Firearms--Use permitted when.
- 13.72.030 Shooting range--Conducting for profit prohibited.
- 13.72.040 Shooting range--Permit--Issuance authorized when.
- 13.72.050 Shooting range--Permit--Issuance prohibited.
- 13.72.060 Shooting range--Permit--Period of validity--Not transferable.
- 13.72.070 Shooting range--Permit--Posting requirements.
- 13.72.080 Shooting range--Permit--Revocation authorized when.
- 13.72.090 Shooting range--Regulations generally--Inspection requirements.
- 13.72.100 Shooting range--Use by certain persons prohibited.
- 13.72.110 Shooting range--Use by minors prohibited.
- 13.72.120 Shooting range--City liability limitations.
- 13.72.130 Violation--Penalty.
- 13.73 Banning Non-Serialized Precursor Parts and Non-Serialized Firearms
- 13.74 Banning High-Capacity Magazines
- 13.75 Duty to Report Theft or Loss of Firearms
-
Division IX.
Rent Stabilization
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13.76
Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Program
- 13.76.010 Title.
- 13.76.020 Findings.
- 13.76.030 Purpose.
- 13.76.040 Definitions.
- 13.76.050 Applicability.
- 13.76.060 Rent Stabilization Board.
- 13.76.070 Security deposits.
- 13.76.080 Rent registration.
- 13.76.090 Confidentiality of information submitted to board.
- 13.76.100 Establishment of base rent ceiling and posting.
- 13.76.110 Annual general adjustment of rent ceilings.
- 13.76.120 Individual adjustments of rent ceilings.
- 13.76.130 Good cause required for eviction.
- 13.76.140 Retaliation prohibited.
- 13.76.150 Remedies.
- 13.76.160 Partial invalidity.
- 13.76.170 Nonwaiverability.
- 13.76.180 Judicial review.
- 13.76.190 Criminal penalties.
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13.77
Requirements, Procedures, Restrictions and Mitigations Concerning the Withdrawal of Residential Rental Accommodations from Rent or Lease
- 13.77.010 Findings.
- 13.77.020 Purpose and scope.
- 13.77.030 Definitions.
- 13.77.040 Restrictions and responsibilities concerning withdrawn accommodations.
- 13.77.050 Notice requirements.
- 13.77.055 Financial mitigation of adverse impact on displaced persons.
- 13.77.056 Requirement to offer available accommodations to displaced persons.
- 13.77.060 Recordation of notice regarding continued applicability of controls.
- 13.77.070 Fees payable to the City.
- 13.77.080 Eviction requirements.
- 13.77.090 Severability.
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13.78
Tenant Screening and Lease Fees
- 13.78.010 Notification of state law limitation on tenant screening fees.
- 13.78.015 Calculation and publication of maximum allowable tenant screening fee.
- 13.78.016 Prohibition of Non-refundable Application Fees Associated with Existing Tenancies.
- 13.78.017 Prohibition of Lease Termination Fees.
- 13.78.018 Applicability to Existing Rental Agreements.
- 13.78.019 Reserved.
- 13.78.020 Remedies – Civil penalty – Not exclusive.
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13.79
Tenant Protections: Automatically Renewing Leases and Buyout Agreements
- 13.79.010 Owner provision of notice of intent not to renew.
- 13.79.020 Notice of intent not to renew or extend the lease.
- 13.79.030 Rent Board notification of automatically renewing lease.
- 13.79.040 Remedies--Civil penalty--Not exclusive.
- 13.79.050 Buyout offers and agreements.
- 13.79.060 Tenant protections.
- 13.79.070 Severability.
- 13.80 Repealed
- 13.82 Repealed
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13.84
Relocation Services and Payments for Residential Tenant Households
- 13.84.010 Purpose.
- 13.84.020 Definitions.
- 13.84.025 Notice.
- 13.84.030 Eligibility for relocation services and assistance.
- 13.84.040 Owner responsibilities.
- 13.84.050 Relocation payment and appeals procedures for code enforcement activity.
- 13.84.060 Relocation payment procedures for voluntary code compliance.
- 13.84.070 Relocation and other payments.
- 13.84.080 City’s involvement in relocation payments.
- 13.84.090 Move-back option.
- 13.84.100 Conflict resolution and appeal procedures for voluntary code compliance.
- 13.84.110 Private right of action.
- 13.84.120 Severability.
- 13.86 Repealed
-
13.76
Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Program
- Division X. Sale of Residential Properties
- Division XI. Prohibited Animal Testing
- Division XII. City Parking Lots
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Division XIII.
Offenses against the City
- 13.96 Disclosure of Historical Commerce in Slavery by Certain City Contractors
-
13.97
Sweatshop-Free Procurement
- 13.97.010 Findings and purpose.
- 13.97.020 Applicability and prohibition on contracting with vendors of sweatshop products.
- 13.97.030 Definitions.
- 13.97.040 Required policies and practices for Production Facilities.
- 13.97.050 Procurement requirements – Vendor Affidavits.
- 13.97.060 Verification and compliance.
- 13.97.070 Violations and Enforcement.
- 13.97.080 Exemptions.
- 13.97.090 Reports.
- 13.97.100 Phase-In.
- 13.97.110 Preemption.
- 13.97.120 Severability.
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Division XIV.
Miscellaneous
- 13.98 Graffiti on Property Prohibited
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13.99
Minimum Wage
- 13.99.010 Title and Purpose.
- 13.99.020 Authority.
- 13.99.030 Definitions.
- 13.99.040 Minimum Wage.
- 13.99.050 Hospitality Service Charges.
- 13.99.055 Waiver Through Collective Bargaining.
- 13.99.060 Notice, Posting and Payroll Records.
- 13.99.070 Retaliation Prohibited.
- 13.99.080 Implementation.
- 13.99.090 Enforcement.
- 13.99.100 No Preemption of Higher Standards.
- 13.99.110 Reserved.
- 13.99.120 Fees.
- 13.99.130 Severability.
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13.100
Paid Sick Leave
- 13.100.010 Title.
- 13.100.020 Purpose.
- 13.100.030 Definitions.
- 13.100.040 Accrual and Use of Paid Sick Leave.
- 13.100.050 Waiver Through Collective Bargaining.
- 13.100.060 Notice, Posting and Payroll Records.
- 13.100.070 Retaliation Prohibited.
- 13.100.080 Implementation and Enforcement.
- 13.100.090 City Undertaking Limited Promotion of General Welfare.
- 13.100.100 Severability.
- 13.100.110 Other Legal Requirements.
- 13.100.120 More Generous Employer Leave Policies.
-
13.101
Berkeley Family Friendly and Environment Friendly Workplace Ordinance
- 13.101.010 Title.
- 13.101.020 Findings.
- 13.101.030 Definitions.
- 13.101.040 Right to Request Flexible or Predictable Working Arrangement.
- 13.101.050 Response to Request for Flexible or Predictable Working Arrangement.
- 13.101.060 Exercise of Rights Protected; Retaliation Prohibited.
- 13.101.070 Notice and Posting Requirements for Employers.
- 13.101.080 Employer Records.
- 13.101.090 Implementation and Enforcement.
- 13.101.100 Exemption of Certain Job Classifications Pertaining to Public Health and Public Safety.
- 13.101.110 Waiver through Collective Bargaining.
- 13.101.120 Other Legal Requirements.
- 13.101.130 Rulemaking Authority.
- 13.101.140 Outreach.
- 13.101.150 Preemption.
- 13.101.160 City Undertaking Limited to Promotion of General Welfare.
- 13.101.170 Severability.
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13.102
Fair Workweek Employment Standards
- 13.102.010 Purpose and Intent.
- 13.102.020 Definitions.
- 13.102.030 Applicability.
- 13.102.040 Waiver through Collective Bargaining.
- 13.102.050 Advance Notice of Work Schedules.
- 13.102.060 Schedule Changes.
- 13.102.070 Offer of Work to Existing Employees.
- 13.102.080 Right to Rest.
- 13.102.090 Right to Request a Flexible Working Arrangement.
- 13.102.100 Notice and Posting.
- 13.102.110 Implementation.
- 13.102.120 Enforcement.
- 13.102.130 Retaliation Prohibited.
- 13.102.140 Retention of Records.
- 13.102.150 City Access.
- 13.102.160 No Preemption of Higher Standards.
- 13.102.170 Severability.
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13.104
Wage Theft Prevention
- 13.104.010 Findings.
- 13.104.020 Definitions.
- 13.104.030 Pay Transparency Acknowledgment.
- 13.104.040 Pay Transparency Attestations Following Project Completion.
- 13.104.050 Posting of Ordinance.
- 13.104.060 Conditions of Approval.
- 13.104.070 Private Right of Action.
- 13.104.080 City Manager Regulations.
- 13.104.090 Severability.
- 13.105 Sanctuary City Contracting
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13.106
Prohibiting the Use of Criminal History in Housing Decisions
- 13.106.010 Title.
- 13.106.020 Findings.
- 13.106.030 Definitions.
- 13.106.040 Use of Criminal History in Housing Decisions.
- 13.106.050 Requirements for Housing Providers.
- 13.106.060 Retaliation Prohibited.
- 13.106.070 Recordkeeping and Confidentiality.
- 13.106.080 Implementation.
- 13.106.090 Administrative Complaints.
- 13.106.100 Enforcement.
- 13.106.110 No Conflict with State or Federal Law.
- 13.106.120 Severability.
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13.107
Establishing Healthcare and Apprenticeship Standards for Private Development
- 13.107.010 Title.
- 13.107.020 Purpose.
- 13.107.030 Definitions.
- 13.107.040 Apprenticeship Requirements.
- 13.107.050 Health Care Expenditures.
- 13.107.060 Required Applicant and Contractor Statements.
- 13.107.070 Notice and Posting.
- 13.107.080 Retaliation Prohibited.
- 13.107.090 Retention of Records.
- 13.107.110 City Access.
- 13.107.111 Implementation and Enforcement.
- 13.107.112 City Undertaking Limited Promotion of General Welfare.
- 13.107.113 No Preemption of Higher Standards.
- 13.107.114 City Manager Regulations.
- 13.107.115 Severability.
- 13.108 Prevailing Wage Requirements in Southside Plan Area
- 13.110 COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance
- 13.111 Third-Party Food Delivery Service Fees
- 13.112 Expired
- 13.113 Personal Liability Provisions of Commercial Leases during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Title 14
Vehicles and Traffic
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Division I.
Traffic Regulations
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14.04
Definitions
- 14.04.010 Definitions of words and phrases.
- 14.04.020 Motor vehicle code definitions to be used.
- 14.04.030 Bicycle.
- 14.04.040 Coach.
- 14.04.050 Council.
- 14.04.060 Curb.
- 14.04.070 Divisional island.
- 14.04.080 Grade separation.
- 14.04.090 Loading zone.
- 14.04.100 Official time standard.
- 14.04.110 Official traffic control devices.
- 14.04.120 Official traffic signals.
- 14.04.130 Park.
- 14.04.140 Parking meter.
- 14.04.143 Pay-and-display station.
- 14.04.146 Pay-and-display station--Dispensing machine ticket.
- 14.04.150 Pedestrian.
- 14.04.160 Police officer.
- 14.04.170 Stop.
- 14.04.180 Stopping or standing.
- 14.04.190 Traffic.
- 14.04.200 Vehicle Code.
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14.08
Enforcement and Obedience to Traffic Regulations
- 14.08.010 Authority of Police and Fire Department officials.
- 14.08.020 Persons other than officials shall not direct traffic.
- 14.08.030 Obedience to police or authorized officers.
- 14.08.040 Obstruction or interference with police or authorized officers.
- 14.08.050 Public employees to obey traffic regulations.
- 14.08.060 Exemption to certain vehicles.
- 14.08.070 Report of damage to certain property.
- 14.08.080 Authority of police in crowds.
- 14.08.090 When vehicles may be removed from streets.
- 14.08.100 Authority to give notice of violations.
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14.12
Traffic Control Devices
- 14.12.010 Authority to install traffic control devices.
- 14.12.020 Traffic control signs required for enforcement purposes.
- 14.12.030 Obedience to traffic control devices.
- 14.12.040 Installation of traffic signals.
- 14.12.050 Lane marking.
- 14.12.060 Authority to remove, relocate and discontinue traffic control devices.
- 14.12.070 Traffic control devices--Hours of operation.
- 14.12.080 Unauthorized painting of curbs.
- 14.12.090 Distinctive roadway markings.
- 14.12.100 Experimental neighborhood traffic control.
- 14.16 Turning Movements
- 14.20 Special Stops Required
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14.24
Miscellaneous Driving Rules
- 14.24.010 Driving through funeral procession.
- 14.24.020 Clinging to moving vehicle.
- 14.24.030 Commercial vehicles using private driveways.
- 14.24.040 Riding or driving on sidewalk.
- 14.24.050 New pavement and markings.
- 14.24.060 Limited access.
- 14.24.070 Vehicles on private property.
- 14.24.080 Removal of vehicle illegally parked on private property.
- 14.24.090 Liability for wrongful removal of vehicle.
- 14.24.100 Removal of vehicle to place of safety.
- 14.24.110 Notice to owner of removed vehicle.
- 14.24.120 Garage keeper’s lien.
- 14.24.130 Obedience to barriers and signs.
- 14.24.140 No entrance into intersection that would obstruct traffic.
- 14.24.150 Prima facie speed limit on frontage road.
- 14.24.160 Prohibiting the operation of a vehicle down grade on Marin Avenue between Grizzly Peak Boulevard and The Circle at a speed greater than twenty miles per hour.
- 14.24.170 Prima facie speed limit on Sacramento Street.
- 14.24.180 Prima facie speed limit on Solano Avenue.
- 14.24.190 Prohibiting bicycles on Solano Avenue between Del Norte Street and Contra Costa Avenue.
- 14.24.200 Prima facie speed limit on University Avenue.
- 14.24.210 Prima facie speed limit on West Frontage Road.
- 14.24.220 Prima facie speed limit on Claremont Avenue.
- 14.24.230 Driving in transit-only lanes.
- 14.24.240 Closure of Camelia Street at Union Pacific Railroad Crossing.
- 14.26 Prohibiting Harassment of Bicyclists
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14.28
Grade Separations
- 14.28.010 Use of grade separations by pedestrians.
- 14.28.020 Use of grade separations by bicycles.
- 14.28.030 Use of grade separations by animals.
- 14.28.040 Operation of vehicles on grade separations.
- 14.28.050 Stopping, standing or parking on grade separations.
- 14.28.060 Removal of vehicles from grade separations.
- 14.28.070 Prima facie speed limit.
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14.32
Pedestrian Regulations
- 14.32.010 Traffic Engineer to establish marked crosswalks.
- 14.32.020 When pedestrian must use crosswalks.
- 14.32.030 Crossing at right angles.
- 14.32.040 Standing in roadway--Use of divisional islands.
- 14.32.050 Pedestrians to obey special pedestrian traffic signals.
- 14.32.060 Regulating the use of skateboards.
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14.36
Stopping, Standing and Parking for Certain Purposes or in Certain Places
- 14.36.010 Application of regulations.
- 14.36.020 Traffic Engineer to maintain no stopping zones and no parking areas.
- 14.36.030 No parking areas.
- 14.36.040 Use of streets for storage of vehicles prohibited.
- 14.36.050 Seventy-two hour limit.
- 14.36.060 Repairing or greasing vehicles on public streets.
- 14.36.070 Washing or polishing vehicles.
- 14.36.080 Parking adjacent to schools.
- 14.36.090 Parking on grades.
- 14.36.100 Parking under overpass.
- 14.36.110 Emergency parking signs.
- 14.36.120 Display of warning devices when commercial vehicle disabled.
- 14.36.130 Designated parking--Disabled persons.
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14.40
Stopping, Standing or Parking Restricted or Prohibited on Certain Streets
- 14.40.010 Short time limit parking.
- 14.40.020 Thirty minute parking.
- 14.40.030 One hour parking.
- 14.40.035 Ninety minute parking.
- 14.40.040 Two hour parking.
- 14.40.045 Long term parking.
- 14.40.050 Parallel parking.
- 14.40.060 Diagonal parking.
- 14.40.070 No stopping zones.
- 14.40.080 No parking zones to prevent flooding.
- 14.40.090 Preferential parking.
- 14.40.100 Disabled persons--Exempt parking.
- 14.40.110 Waiver of time limit provisions.
- 14.40.120 No parking between two a.m. and five a.m.
- 14.40.130 Use of driveways and parking spaces in City Hall area and City parking lots.
- 14.40.140 Curb parking--Right-of-way.
- 14.40.150 Special parking regulations for two-wheeled and three-wheeled motor vehicles.
- 14.40.160 Commercial parking.
- 14.44 Stopping for Loading or Unloading Only
- 14.46 Electric Vehicle Parking
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14.48
Miscellaneous Use of Streets and Sidewalks
- 14.48.010 One-way streets.
- 14.48.020 Obstructions on streets and sidewalks.
- 14.48.030 Objects in transit.
- 14.48.040 Construction materials and barricades.
- 14.48.050 Trees and shrubs.
- 14.48.060 Poles, hydrants, signs, etc.
- 14.48.070 Bicycle racks.
- 14.48.080 Bus benches and bus shelters.
- 14.48.090 Mail boxes and armed forces recruiting signs.
- 14.48.100 Newspaper racks and newspapers.
- 14.48.110 Authorized retail displays.
- 14.48.120 Temporary Noncommercial Objects.
- 14.48.130 Decorative noncommercial installations.
- 14.48.140 Public telephones.
- 14.48.150 Sidewalk seating, benches and planters.
- 14.48.160 Removal of obstructions on streets and sidewalks.
- 14.48.170 Use of streets and sidewalks by vendors.
- 14.48.180 Trap doors in sidewalks.
- 14.48.190 Parklets.
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14.52
Parking Meters
- 14.52.010 Parking meter zones.
- 14.52.020 Manner of installation.
- 14.52.030 Time of operation of parking meters and pay stations.
- 14.52.040 Operational procedure to be followed.
- 14.52.050 Unlawful to park after meter and/or pay station time has expired.
- 14.52.060 Unlawful to extend time beyond limit.
- 14.52.063 No pay-and-display dispensing machine ticket displayed.
- 14.52.066 Improperly displayed pay-and-display dispensing machine ticket.
- 14.52.070 Improper use of meter and pay station.
- 14.52.080 Deposit of coins in meter or coins, credit card, debit card, or epark card in meter or pay station by unauthorized person.
- 14.52.090 Parking meters, pay stations and parking meter/pay station standards not to be used for certain purposes.
- 14.52.100 Rule of evidence.
- 14.52.110 Use of money deposited in parking meters and pay stations.
- 14.52.120 Parking meter and pay station fees.
- 14.52.130 Time limits enforced at inoperable parking meters and pay stations.
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14.56
Movement of Heavy Vehicles and Equipment
- 14.56.010 Permit required.
- 14.56.020 Flange wheel machinery.
- 14.56.030 Prohibiting commercial vehicles on Bolivar Drive.
- 14.56.040 Prohibiting the operation of commercial vehicles on Marin Avenue between Grizzly Peak Boulevard and The Circle.
- 14.56.050 Prohibiting the use of certain streets by vehicles exceeding five tons gross vehicle weight.
- 14.56.060 Designated truck route system.
- 14.56.070 Prohibiting the use of certain streets by commercial trucks exceeding three tons gross vehicle weight.
- 14.56.080 Definitions and truck classification.
- 14.60 Trains
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14.62
Vehicle Sharing
- 14.62.010 Findings and purpose.
- 14.62.020 Definitions.
- 14.62.030 Term.
- 14.62.040 Permit parking exemption.
- 14.62.050 Free-floating parking permit.
- 14.62.060 Master residential parking permit.
- 14.62.070 One-way vehicle share parking zone.
- 14.62.080 Modification after initial designation of one-way vehicle share parking zone.
- 14.62.090 Issuance of parking permits.
- 14.62.100 Parking permit fees.
- 14.62.110 Suspension or revocation.
- 14.62.120 Penalties, liability and enforcement.
- 14.63 Shared Electric Micromobility
- 14.64 Penalties and Effect of Ordinance
- 14.66 Repealed
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14.04
Definitions
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Division II.
Bicycles and Motorized Scooters
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14.68
Bicycles and Bicycle Establishments
- 14.68.010 Definitions.
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Article I.
Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles
- 14.68.020 License and registration required.
- 14.68.030 Applicability of provisions.
- 14.68.040 License--Application required.
- 14.68.050 License--Proof of ownership.
- 14.68.060 License--Bicycle to be presented.
- 14.68.070 License--Examination of applicant required when.
- 14.68.080 License--Renewal procedures.
- 14.68.090 License--Fees.
- 14.68.100 License--Issuance.
- 14.68.110 Operation--Conformity with chapter provisions required.
- 14.68.120 Riding motorized bicycles and motorized scooters on sidewalk prohibited.
- 14.68.130 Riding bicycles on sidewalk permitted when.
- 14.68.140 Operation restrictions--Playgrounds, parks, school grounds.
- 14.68.150 Operation restrictions--Public places.
- 14.68.160 Stunt riding.
- 14.68.170 Procedures on emerging from driveway or alley.
- 14.68.180 Parking Restrictions.
- 14.68.190 Accidents--Procedures required.
- 14.68.200 Accidents--Report required when.
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Article II.
Bicycle Establishments
- 14.68.210 Business license and permit required.
- 14.68.220 Permit--Application.
- 14.68.230 Permit--Not transferable.
- 14.68.240 Weekly secondhand buy report required.
- 14.68.250 Dealer’s report of sale required weekly.
- 14.68.260 Holding period for bicycles and parts.
- 14.68.270 Bicycle register--Required--Contents.
- 14.68.280 Bicycle register--Disposition of purchased items.
- 14.68.290 Bicycle register--Safekeeping--Inspection.
- 14.68.300 Permit--Revocation conditions.
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Article III.
General Regulations
- 14.68.310 Provisions supersede other regulations.
- 14.68.320 License transfer prohibited.
- 14.68.330 Dismantled or junked bicycles--Return of registration certificate.
- 14.68.340 Bicycle rental agency--Licensing requirements.
- 14.68.350 Abandoned or unidentified bicycles.
- 14.68.360 Violation of provisions by persons under eighteen--Penalty.
- 14.68.370 Violations Generally--Penalty.
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14.68
Bicycles and Bicycle Establishments
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Division III.
Preferential Parking
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14.72
Preferential Parking Program
- 14.72.010 Legislative purpose.
- 14.72.020 Legislative findings.
- 14.72.030 Definitions.
- 14.72.040 Permit parking exemption.
- 14.72.050 Designation of a residential permit parking area.
- 14.72.060 Modification after designation of a residential permit parking area.
- 14.72.070 Designation of campus zone--Special regulations.
- 14.72.080 Issuance of permits.
- 14.72.090 Residential parking permit.
- 14.72.100 Local business parking permits.
- 14.72.105 Neighborhood-serving community facility permits.
- 14.72.110 Senior event permits.
- 14.72.115 Visitor permits.
- 14.72.120 Posting of residential permit parking area.
- 14.72.130 Parking permit fees.
- 14.72.140 Penalties, liability and enforcement.
- 14.72.150 Administrative regulations.
- 14.76 Area A--Bateman Neighborhood Preferential Parking District
- 14.80 Area B--Willard Neighborhood Preferential Parking District
- 14.84 Area C--Magna Neighborhood Preferential Parking District
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14.72
Preferential Parking Program
- Division IV. Pedestrian Malls
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Division V.
Trip Reduction
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14.92
Trip Reduction Information Program
- 14.92.010 Purpose.
- 14.92.020 Findings.
- 14.92.030 Definitions.
- 14.92.040 Responsibilities of all employers.
- 14.92.050 Additional responsibilities of employers who employ fifty or more employees at a single worksite within the City and who are not regulated by BAAQMD Regulation 13, Rule 1.
- 14.92.060 Relationship to other City requirements.
- 14.92.070 City Manager’s powers.
- 14.92.080 Liability and enforcement.
- 14.92.090 Governmental entities not subject to chapter.
- 14.92.100 Severability.
- Traffic Ordinance Cross-Reference Table
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14.92
Trip Reduction Information Program
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Division I.
Traffic Regulations
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Title 15
Hazardous Materials
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15.04
General Provisions
- 15.04.010 Title for citation.
- 15.04.020 Purpose of provisions.
- 15.04.030 Rights under existing permits and registrations not affected.
- 15.04.040 Continuation of existing law.
- 15.04.050 References applicable to amendments and additions.
- 15.04.060 Hazardous materials manager--Authority and duties.
- 15.04.070 Alternate materials and methods--Approval required.
- 15.04.080 Organization of title--Effect of headings.
- 15.04.090 Severability.
- 15.04.100 Liability of City and City employees.
- 15.08 Definitions
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15.12
Hazardous Materials and Wastes Management
- 15.12.010 Findings and purpose.
- 15.12.020 Laws and regulations incorporated by reference.
- 15.12.030 Administration.
- 15.12.040 Filing of disclosure information.
- 15.12.050 Quantities requiring disclosure.
- 15.12.060 Applicability of California Accidental Release Program (CalARP).
- 15.12.070 Permits and registrations.
- 15.12.080 Reporting unauthorized releases.
- 15.12.090 Closure.
- 15.12.100 Remediation.
- 15.12.110 Community right to know; public records.
- 15.12.120 Fees and penalties.
- 15.12.130 Inspections.
- 15.12.140 Enforcement.
- 15.12.150 Administrative enforcement.
- 15.12.160 Relation to existing law; effective dates.
- 15.12.170 Relation to other laws.
- 15.16 Wood Smoke Nuisance
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15.04
General Provisions
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Title 16
Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Property
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16.04
Sidewalk Construction and Repair
- 16.04.010 Sidewalk repair requirements--Property owner’s duty to the public.
- 16.04.020 Construction of sidewalk, parking step, curb and gutter, etc.--Permit required.
- 16.04.030 Permit--Specifications and posting required.
- 16.04.040 Permit--Not granted when.
- 16.04.050 Director of Public Works--Scope of authority.
- 16.04.060 Construction materials and standards--Specifications generally.
- 16.04.070 Construction materials and specifications--Sidewalks and parking strips and parking steps.
- 16.04.080 Construction materials and specifications--Driveway approaches, curbs and curbs and gutters.
- 16.04.090 Gutter fill and street paving adjacent to curb or curb and gutter construction.
- 16.04.100 Work performance standards and specifications.
- 16.04.110 Fees.
- 16.04.120 Refunds.
- 16.04.130 Permit--Cash deposit or bond in lieu required--Conditions.
- 16.04.140 Driveway approaches--Removal and reconstruction authorized when.
- 16.04.150 Driveway approaches--Replacement of curb required when.
- 16.04.160 Work performed without permit--Increased fees required.
- 16.04.170 Construction costs a lien against property when--Procedures.
- 16.04.180 Exemptions from applicability.
- 16.04.190 Violation--Penalty.
- 16.06 Curbs and Sidewalks for New and Remodeled Buildings
- 16.08 Street Grades--Official Base
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16.10
Excavations for Video and Telecommunications Systems
- 16.10.010 Purpose.
- 16.10.020 Definitions.
- 16.10.030 PROW Permit Required--Applicability.
- 16.10.040 PROW Permit Application.
- 16.10.045 Additional Application Requirements for Facilities on Utility Poles.
- 16.10.050 Design, Installation, and Construction of Video and Telecommunications Systems.
- 16.10.060 Issuance of PROW Permits.
- 16.10.070 Construction Activities.
- 16.10.080 Excavation.
- 16.10.090 Remedies During Construction.
- 16.10.100 Maintenance of Facilities--Continuing Obligations.
- 16.10.110 Emergency Repairs.
- 16.10.120 Duty to remove facilities from PROW and public property--Abandonment in place.
- 16.10.130 City Vacation or Abandonment.
- 16.10.140 System Location Data.
- 16.10.150 Appeals.
- 16.10.160 Indemnity and Liability Insurance.
- 16.10.170 Revocation, Termination, and Modification of Permits.
- 16.10.180 Possessory Interest.
- 16.10.190 Violations.
- 16.10.200 Adoption of Administrative Regulations or Guidelines.
- 16.10.210 Interpretation and Severability.
- 16.11 Repealed
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16.12
Excavations
- 16.12.010 Work in public right-of-way unlawful without permit--City authority to regulate standards.
- 16.12.020 Lighting and barricading.
- 16.12.030 Permit--Required--Application time and contents--Fees.
- 16.12.032 Deposit--To guarantee removal of materials or equipment required.
- 16.12.034 Deposit--Surety bond in lieu when--Conditions.
- 16.12.040 Permit--Application contents for service pipe and repair trenches.
- 16.12.050 Commencement of work--Notification required.
- 16.12.060 Openings for purpose of prospecting--Notification required when.
- 16.12.070 Trench requirements--Driveways to be kept open when.
- 16.12.080 Water or gas pipes--Depth below grade required.
- 16.12.090 Pipe and conduit maps--Filing required when.
- 16.12.100 Completion of work--Notification required.
- 16.12.110 Liability for performance of work.
- 16.12.120 Violation--Penalty.
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16.16
Street and Sidewalk Use Permits
- 16.16.010 Permit--Required when.
- 16.16.020 Exemptions from applicability.
- 16.16.030 Permit fees.
- 16.16.040 Increased fees for work performed or operation of vehicle without permit.
- 16.16.050 Permit--Suspension authorized when--Notice and order to clear right-of-way required.
- 16.16.060 Permittee--Indemnification agreement required.
- 16.16.070 Deposit--To guarantee removal of materials or equipment required.
- 16.16.080 Deposit--Surety bond in lieu when--Conditions.
- 16.16.090 Deposit--To guarantee repair of damage.
- 16.16.100 Deposit--Forfeited for failure to remove materials or equipment.
- 16.16.110 Deposit--Forfeited for failure to make repairs.
- 16.16.120 Deposit--Refund or collection of additional costs authorized when.
- 16.16.130 Inspection charges.
- 16.16.140 Correction of hazards or public nuisances--Costs.
- 16.16.150 Violation--Penalty.
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16.18
Right-of-Way Encroachments and Encroachment Permits
- 16.18.005 Purpose.
- 16.18.010 Definitions.
- 16.18.020 Permit required for encroachment.
- 16.18.025 Fees.
- 16.18.030 Prohibited encroachments.
- 16.18.040 Exemptions from permit requirements.
- 16.18.050 Permit procedure for major encroachment.
- 16.18.060 Permit procedure for minor encroachment.
- 16.18.070 Documentation.
- 16.18.080 Approval criteria.
- 16.18.090 Maintenance of encroachment.
- 16.18.100 Changes in permit and work.
- 16.18.110 Assignability and filing of permit.
- 16.18.120 Relocation or removal of encroachment.
- 16.18.130 Display of permit.
- 16.18.140 Standards, specifications and regulations.
- 16.18.150 Supervision and inspection.
- 16.18.160 Existing encroachments not having a permit.
- 16.18.170 Permittee’s liability.
- 16.18.180 Consent of public agencies, utilities and adjacent property owners.
- 16.18.190 Cash or bond deposits.
- 16.18.200 Exclusions.
- 16.18.210 Public liability insurance required.
- 16.18.220 Commencement of work.
- 16.18.230 Completion of work.
- 16.18.240 Compliance with applicable laws.
- 16.18.250 Right of lawful use.
- 16.18.260 Revocation of permit--Notice to remove encroachment.
- 16.18.270 Pipes and conduits.
- 16.18.280 Care of drainage.
- 16.18.290 Preservation of monuments.
- 16.18.300 Painting of paved surfaces.
- 16.18.310 Maps of facilities.
- 16.18.320 Compliance.
- 16.18.330 Violation--Penalty.
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16.20
Private Contracts for Street Work
- 16.20.010 Requirements applicable.
- 16.20.020 Specifications--Designated.
- 16.20.030 Specifications--Waiver authorized when--Responsibility for street maintenance.
- 16.20.040 Petition for waiver of specifications--Information required.
- 16.20.050 Permit for work following waiver of specifications--Fee.
- 16.20.060 Applications to do street work to be accompanied by contract when.
- 16.20.070 Private contract--Contents.
- 16.20.080 Petition or proposed private contract--Approval and estimate required.
- 16.20.090 Hearings on refusal to sign applications prerequisite to permit issuance.
- 16.20.100 Bonds required when.
- 16.20.110 Expenses to be paid in advance when.
- 16.20.120 Violation--Penalty.
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16.24
Underground Utility Facilities
- 16.24.010 Definitions.
- 16.24.020 Removal of overhead facilities--Council authority--Public hearing required.
- 16.24.030 District--Designation authorized when--Resolution required--Contents.
- 16.24.040 Overhead facilities--Prohibited when.
- 16.24.050 Overhead facilities--Installation or maintenance in emergency or unusual circumstances permitted when.
- 16.24.060 Exceptions to applicability authorized when.
- 16.24.070 Notice to property owners and utility companies.
- 16.24.080 Utility company responsibilities.
- 16.24.090 Property owner responsibilities--City to perform work when--Costs.
- 16.24.100 City responsibilities.
- 16.24.110 Extension of time permitted when.
- 16.24.120 Violation--Penalty.
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16.28
Numbering Buildings
- 16.28.010 System described.
- 16.28.020 Expense to be responsibility of owner or occupant.
- 16.28.030 Assignment and installation of numbers.
- 16.28.040 Size and placement of numbers.
- 16.28.050 Correction or replacement of numbers required when--Notice.
- 16.28.060 Defacing or removing notice to correct or replace prohibited.
- 16.28.070 Incorrect numbers--Limited use permitted when.
- 16.32 Expired
- 16.36 Retention of the Guardian Sculpture
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16.40
Newsracks
- 16.40.010 Purpose.
- 16.40.020 Definitions.
- 16.40.030 Applicability of chapter limited to downtown area.
- 16.40.040 Requirements applying to existing newsracks installed prior to the effective date of this chapter.
- 16.40.050 Requirements applying to new newsracks installed on or after effective date of this chapter.
- 16.40.060 Annual permit required for new newsracks and existing newsracks after one year--Application process--Approval/denial--Grounds--Timing--Preference for existing newsracks in existing locations--Temporary newsracks.
- 16.40.070 All newsracks and newspaper or periodical storage containers--Obstructions prohibited.
- 16.40.080 Newsracks installed after effective date of this chapter--Specific locational requirements.
- 16.40.090 Design of newsracks.
- 16.40.100 Regular maintenance required of all newsracks.
- 16.40.110 Abandoned newsracks prohibited.
- 16.40.120 No removal of newsracks except by City or owner--Notice required--Restoration.
- 16.40.130 Freestanding newsracks prohibited upon designation of exclusive multi-unit newsrack areas by City Council--Installation of newsracks by City.
- 16.40.140 Notices to repair--Appeals--Enforcement--Disposal of newsracks.
- 16.40.150 Summary removal of dangerous newsracks by City--Post-removal notice--Appeal--Decision--Storage/return/disposal of newsracks.
- 16.40.160 Enforcement and remedies--Infraction--Public nuisance--Remedies cumulative.
- 16.40.170 Private right of action--Indemnification of City by owners.
- 16.40.180 General provisions--Notices--Fees.
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16.44
Regulation of Newsracks on Public Property and the Public Right-of-Way in Commercial Areas Outside the Downtown
- 16.44.010 Purposes.
- 16.44.020 Definitions.
- 16.44.030 Applicability of chapter limited to commercial areas.
- 16.44.040 Requirements applying to new and pre-existing newsracks.
- 16.44.050 Newsracks and newspaper or periodical storage containers--Obstructions prohibited--Size limitations.
- 16.44.060 Specific locational requirements.
- 16.44.070 Design of newsracks.
- 16.44.080 Regular maintenance required of all newsracks.
- 16.44.090 Abandoned newsracks prohibited.
- 16.44.100 Removal of newsracks for public improvements.
- 16.44.110 Freestanding newsracks prohibited upon designation of exclusive multi-unit newsrack areas by City Council--Installation of newsracks by City.
- 16.44.120 Notices to repair--Appeals--Enforcement--Disposal of newsracks.
- 16.44.130 Summary removal of dangerous newsracks by City--Post-removal notice--Appeal--Decision--Storage/return/disposal of newsracks.
- 16.44.140 Enforcement and remedies--Infraction--Public nuisance--Remedies cumulative.
- 16.44.150 Private right of action--Indemnification of City by owners.
- 16.44.160 Notices.
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16.04
Sidewalk Construction and Repair
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Title 17
Water and Sewers
- 17.04 Sewer Service Charges
- 17.05 Sewer Service Connection Fees
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17.06
Drainage into Sewer System
- 17.06.010 Definitions.
- 17.06.020 Certain connections prohibited.
- 17.06.030 Administration.
- 17.06.040 Right of entry.
- 17.06.050 Notice of violation.
- 17.06.060 Abatement by owner.
- 17.06.070 Abatement by City.
- 17.06.080 Petition--Protest filing procedure.
- 17.06.090 Petition--Hearing required.
- 17.06.100 Permits.
- 17.06.110 Violation--Penalty.
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17.08
Preservation and Restoration of Natural Watercourses
- 17.08.010 Purpose.
- 17.08.020 Findings.
- 17.08.030 Definitions.
- 17.08.040 Obstructing or interfering with watercourses prohibited.
- 17.08.045 Construction near Creek Culverts.
- 17.08.050 Setbacks for new construction required adjacent to open creeks.
- 17.08.052 Regulation of construction, expansion, rebuilding, or replacement of decks adjacent to open creeks.
- 17.08.053 Paving adjacent to open creeks.
- 17.08.054 New or replacement of bridges.
- 17.08.055 Replacement of a structure or any portion thereof where destroyed due to disaster or similar occurrence.
- 17.08.058 Replacement of structure or any portion thereof where destroyed for reasons other than involuntary causes.
- 17.08.060 Construction of walls, drains, bulkheads, etc.--Permit conditions required.
- 17.08.070 Obstructions or structures declared nuisance when--Notice to remove--City to perform work when--Costs.
- 17.08.080 Failure to enforce chapter.
- 17.08.090 Fees.
- 17.08.100 Violation--Penalty.
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17.12
Flood Zone Development
- 17.12.010 Title and applicability.
- 17.12.020 Findings of fact.
- 17.12.030 Purposes.
- 17.12.040 Disclaimer of liability.
- 17.12.050 Definitions.
- 17.12.060 Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
- 17.12.070 Compliance.
- 17.12.080 Duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator.
- 17.12.090 Standards of construction.
- 17.12.100 Standards for utilities.
- 17.12.110 Standards for subdivisions and other proposed development.
- 17.12.120 Standards for manufactured homes.
- 17.12.130 Standards for recreational vehicles.
- 17.12.140 Floodways.
- 17.12.150 Coastal high hazard areas.
- 17.12.180 Appeals.
- 17.12.190 Variances.
- 17.12.200 Abrogation and greater restrictions.
- 17.12.210 Interpretation.
- 17.12.220 Severability.
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17.16
Sanitary Sewers--Construction Requirements for Sanitary Sewers and Storm Drains
- 17.16.010 Sanitary sewer connection required.
- 17.16.020 Depositing of refuse in sanitary sewers prohibited.
- 17.16.030 Sanitary sewer construction--Permits and manholes.
- 17.16.040 Sanitary sewer plan approval.
- 17.16.050 Sanitary sewer and storm drain construction.
- 17.16.060 Violation--Penalty.
- 17.16.070 Definition of sanitary sewer.
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17.20
Discharge of Non-Stormwater into the City's Storm Drain System--Reduction of Stormwater Pollution
- 17.20.010 Purpose and intent.
- 17.20.020 Definitions.
- 17.20.030 No matter other than stormwater may be discharged into the storm drain system.
- 17.20.040 Establishment or maintenance of conduits or other facilities that convey materials other than stormwater into the storm drain system prohibited.
- 17.20.050 Affirmative duty to prevent contamination of stormwater by pollutants--Manner of conducting specified activities.
- 17.20.060 Affirmative duty to comply with "best management practices."
- 17.20.070 Discharge of any matters in violation of an NPDES permit and failure to otherwise comply with requirements pertaining to NPDES permits unlawful.
- 17.20.080 Certain discharges into the storm drain system exempted.
- 17.20.090 Notice of discharges--Clean-up.
- 17.20.100 Authority to inspect and sample for enforcement purposes.
- 17.20.110 Acts constituting violation.
- 17.20.120 Continuing violation.
- 17.20.130 Acts may violate federal Clean Water Act or Porter-Cologne Act.
- 17.20.140 Violations deemed a public nuisance.
- 17.20.150 Cease and desist orders.
- 17.20.160 Violation deemed infraction.
- 17.20.170 Civil actions.
- 17.20.180 Remedies not exclusive.
- 17.20.190 Liability.
- 17.20.200 Authority to promulgate regulations and take other actions.
- 17.20.210 Construction and application.
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17.24
Abatement of Nonconforming/Substandard Sewer Laterals on Private Property
- 17.24.010 Purpose and findings.
- 17.24.020 Definitions.
- 17.24.030 Standards for maintenance of Private Sewer Laterals.
- 17.24.040 Cleanouts required.
- 17.24.050 Public nuisance conditions.
- 17.24.060 Determination of public nuisance by City Engineer--Appeal.
- 17.24.070 Correction or abatement.
- 17.24.080 Verification Testing at time of Transfer.
- 17.24.090 Verification Testing at time of building permits with sufficient valuation.
- 17.24.100 Properties with greater than 1000 feet of Laterals.
- 17.24.110 Disclosure required--Remedies.
- 17.24.120 Verification Testing and repair--Requirements.
- 17.24.130 Sewer Lateral Certificates of Compliance.
- 17.24.140 Exceptions.
- 17.24.150 Public Entities.
- 17.24.160 Fees.
- 17.24.170 Violation--Penalty.
- 17.24.180 Remedies.
- 17.24.190 Severability.
- Title 18 (Reserved)
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Title 19
Buildings and Construction
- 19.12 Municipal Solar Utility Program
- 19.14 Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy System Review Process
- 19.15 Expedited Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permitting
- 19.16 Repealed
- 19.20 Repealed
- 19.24 Repealed
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19.28
Berkeley Building Code
- 19.28.010 Adoption of the California Building Code.
- Article 1. Scope and Administrative Provisions
- Article 2. Restrictions in Fire Zones
- Article 3. Wood Burning Appliances
- Article 4. Projection into Public Right of Way
- Article 5. Existing Buildings
- Article 6. Repairs to Existing Buildings and Structures
- Article 7. Technical Amendments to Structural Standards
- Article 8. Construction of Exterior Appurtenances
- Article 9. Emergency Housing
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19.29
Berkeley Residential Code
- 19.29.010 Adoption of California Residential Code.
- 19.29.020 Title.
- 19.29.030 Administrative provisions.
- 19.29.040 CRC Subsection R301.2 Climatic and geographic design criteria.
- 19.29.050 CRC Section R337 Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildlife Exposure.
- 19.29.060 Technical Amendments to Structural Standards.
- 19.30 Berkeley Electrical Code
- 19.32 Berkeley Mechanical Code
- 19.34 Berkeley Plumbing Code
- 19.36 Berkeley Energy Code
- 19.37 Berkeley Green Code
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19.38
Seismic Hazard Mitigation Program for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
- 19.38.020 Definitions.
- 19.38.030 Standards for structural seismic adequacy.
- 19.38.040 Mandatory seismic retrofit program.
- 19.38.050 Removal of building from the inventory.
- 19.38.060 Risk classification and compliance schedule.
- 19.38.070 Obligations to tenants.
- 19.38.080 Obligations of tenants.
- 19.38.090 Recorded notice.
- 19.38.100 Notice of violation and order to abate.
- 19.38.110 Fees.
- 19.38.120 Effective date.
- 19.38.130 Adoption of 1997 Uniform Code for Building Conservation Appendix Chapter 1, with certain amendments.
- Exhibit A. Chapter 19.38 High Pedestrian Traffic Corridors
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19.39
Potentially Hazardous Buildings Containing Soft, Weak, or Open Front Stories
- 19.39.010 Title, findings, and purpose.
- 19.39.020 Scope and applicability.
- 19.39.030 Reserved.
- 19.39.040 Establishment of the Inventory of Potentially Hazardous Buildings with Soft, Weak or Open Front Conditions.
- 19.39.050 Notice to owners and administration.
- 19.39.060 Owner and tenant obligations.
- 19.39.070 Reserved.
- 19.39.080 Removal of building from the inventory.
- 19.39.090 Reserved.
- 19.39.100 Adoption of engineering criteria for seismic retrofits submitted after January 1, 2014.
- 19.39.110 Compliance schedule for completion of seismic retrofits.
- 19.39.120 Automatic gas shut-off valves in retrofitted buildings.
- 19.39.130 Fifteen-year exemption for retrofitted buildings.
- 19.39.140 Seismic engineering evaluation report (Required for buildings on the SWOF inventory prior to January 1, 2014).
- 19.39.150 Adoption and modifications of Chapter A4 of the 2003 IEBC for seismic engineering evaluation reports submitted prior to January 1, 2014.
- 19.39.160 Public nuisance.
- 19.39.170 Remedies cumulative.
- 19.39.180 Severability.
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19.40
Berkeley Housing Code
- 19.40.010 Scope and Administration.
- 19.40.020 Definitions.
- 19.40.030 Space and Occupancy Standards.
- 19.40.040 Structural Requirements.
- 19.40.050 Mechanical and Electrical Requirements.
- 19.40.060 Exits.
- 19.40.070 Fire Protection.
- 19.40.080 Rental Housing Safety.
- 19.40.090 Substandard Housing.
- 19.40.100 Notices of the Building Official.
- 19.40.110 Enforcement of Orders.
- 19.40.120 Performance of Repair or Demolition.
- 19.40.130 Recovery of Cost of Repair or Demolition.
- 19.40.140 Recovery of Costs for Housing Code Enforcement and Administration.
- 19.44 Appeals
- 19.48 Berkeley Fire Code
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19.50
Elevators--Buildings with Ten or More Units and Two or More Stories
- 19.50.010 Purpose.
- 19.50.020 Applicability.
- 19.50.030 Duty of building operators to repair elevator and give notice.
- 19.50.040 Duty of building operators to maintain and repair elevator and to provide alternative housing.
- 19.50.050 Duty of building operators to provide notice of regular maintenance and unanticipated repair.
- 19.50.060 Failure to timely repair--Civil remedies.
- 19.50.070 Prohibition on retaliation and discrimination in renting--Private right of action, statutory damages for violation of prohibition.
- 19.50.080 Violation of Building Standards (BMC Chapter 19.28).
- 19.50.090 Remedies cumulative.
- 19.50.100 Contractual waiver of chapter--Void.
- 19.50.110 Severability.
- 19.60 Rental Units--Notice Required for Occupancy by Owner
- 19.62 Priority Permit Processing for Housing for Low and Moderate Income Persons
- 19.66 Waiver of Seismic Retrofitting Fees
- 19.72 Repealed
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19.76
Moving Buildings
- 19.76.010 Moving buildings prohibited without permit.
- 19.76.020 Application.
- 19.76.030 Permit--Surety bond required--Conditions--Time Extensions.
- 19.76.040 Permit--Cash bond in lieu of surety bond permitted--When.
- 19.76.050 Special conditions in lieu of surety bond for owners moving single-family dwellings.
- 19.76.060 Bond termination conditions.
- 19.76.070 Permit--Terms and conditions.
- 19.76.080 Default in performance of conditions--Remedial procedures authorized.
- 19.76.090 Permit--Deposit to cover certain estimated costs required.
- 19.76.100 Liability insurance requirements.
- 19.76.110 Permit--Issuance prohibited when--Exceptions.
- 19.76.120 Appeal from permit denial.
- 19.76.130 Approval of route required.
- 19.76.140 Building being moved outside City--Conditions.
- 19.76.150 Permit--Issuance authorized--When.
- 19.76.160 Permit--Fee.
- 19.76.170 Supervision--Manager of engineering authority.
- 19.76.180 Moved buildings to be placed on foundation--Time limit.
- 19.76.190 Obstructing streets or other public ways--Time limit.
- 19.76.200 Lights and barricades required--When.
- 19.76.210 Wires and structural supports.
- 19.76.220 Trees, plants and shrubs.
- 19.76.230 Repairs to public property.
- 19.76.240 Deposit refunded or excess costs charged--When.
- 19.76.250 Permit--Revocation authorized--When.
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19.80
Minimum Security in the City of Berkeley
- 19.80.010 Purpose.
- 19.80.020 Scope.
- 19.80.030 Burglary prevention, exterior accessible openings.
- 19.80.040 Definitions.
- 19.80.050 Locking devices, hinges and striker plates.
- 19.80.060 Security requirements for designated hotels and apartment houses.
- 19.80.070 Alternate security provisions.
- 19.80.080 Responsibility for compliance.
- 19.80.090 Liability.
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19.81
Building Emissions Saving
- 19.81.010 Purpose.
- 19.81.020 Applicability.
- 19.81.030 Definitions.
- 19.81.040 Large Buildings.
- 19.81.050 Medium and Small Buildings.
- 19.81.060 Single Family Buildings.
- 19.81.070 Reserved.
- 19.81.080 Incentives.
- 19.81.090 Exceptions, Deferrals and Extensions.
- 19.81.100 Responsibilities.
- 19.81.110 Administration and Enforcement.
- 19.81.120 Fees.
- 19.81.130 Enforcement.
- 19.81.140 Violation--Penalty.
- 19.81.150 Reserved.
- 19.81.160 Severability.
- 19.81.170 Reserved.
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Title 20
Signs
- 20.04 General Provisions
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20.08
Definitions
- 20.08.010 Interpretation generally.
- 20.08.020 Alteration.
- 20.08.030 Awning.
- 20.08.040 Bulletin board.
- 20.08.050 District.
- 20.08.060 Existing grade.
- 20.08.070 Flag.
- 20.08.080 Ground sign.
- 20.08.090 Illuminated sign.
- 20.08.100 Marquee.
- 20.08.110 Monument sign.
- 20.08.120 Moving sign.
- 20.08.130 Mural.
- 20.08.140 Off-premises sign.
- 20.08.150 On-premises sign.
- 20.08.160 Pole sign.
- 20.08.170 Portable sign.
- 20.08.180 Premises.
- 20.08.190 Projecting sign.
- 20.08.200 Roof sign.
- 20.08.210 Shingle sign.
- 20.08.220 Sign.
- 20.08.230 Sign area.
- 20.08.240 Temporary sign.
- 20.08.250 Wall sign.
- 20.08.260 Window sign.
- 20.08.270 Wind sign.
- 20.12 Permits
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20.16
Regulations Generally
- 20.16.010 Prohibited signs--Exceptions.
- 20.16.020 Clearance requirements.
- 20.16.030 Measuring sign area and sign height.
- 20.16.040 Obstructing certain areas or facilities prohibited.
- 20.16.050 Awnings--On-premises signs.
- 20.16.060 Bulletin boards.
- 20.16.070 Business complex signs.
- 20.16.080 Ground signs.
- 20.16.090 Exempt signs.
- 20.16.100 Reserved.
- 20.16.105 Coordinated Sign Design Programs.
- 20.16.110 Marquee signs.
- 20.16.120 Moving signs.
- 20.16.130 Projecting signs.
- 20.16.140 Roof signs.
- 20.16.150 Wall signs.
- 20.16.160 Window signs.
- 20.16.170 Shingle signs.
- 20.16.180 Portable signs permitted on public property--Conditions.
- 20.16.190 Signs required by traffic engineer or as a condition of a permit.
- 20.20 Residential District Regulations
- 20.24 Commercial District Regulations
- 20.32 Manufacturing District Regulations
- 20.36 Service Station Signs
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20.40
Cannabis Business Signs and Cannabis Product Advertising
- 20.40.010 Purpose.
- 20.40.020 Definitions.
- 20.40.030 Cannabis product advertising prohibited.
- 20.40.040 Exceptions.
- 20.40.050 Violations deemed a public nuisance.
- 20.40.060 Enforcement.
- 20.40.070 Reinspection fee.
- 20.40.080 Exemptions.
- 20.40.090 Joint and several liability.
- 20.40.100 Severability.
- 20.40.110 Permitted signs.
- 20.40.120 Number of signs permitted on premises.
- 20.40.130 Sign area limitations.
- 20.44 Maintenance of Signs
- 20.48 Repealed
- 20.52 Repealed
- 20.56 Repealed
- 20.60 Electric Signs
- 20.64 Nonconforming Signs
- 20.66 Tobacco Product Advertising
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20.67
Alcohol Product Advertising
- 20.67.010 Purpose.
- 20.67.020 Definitions.
- 20.67.030 Alcoholic product advertising prohibited.
- 20.67.040 Exceptions.
- 20.67.050 Effective date.
- 20.67.060 Violations deemed a public nuisance.
- 20.67.070 Enforcement.
- 20.67.080 Reinspection fee.
- 20.67.090 Exemptions.
- 20.67.100 Joint and several liability.
- 20.68 Enforcement--Penalties
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Title 21
Subdivisions
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21.04
General Provisions
- 21.04.010 Purpose and citation.
- 21.04.020 Conformity to general plan, specific plans and zoning ordinance.
- 21.04.030 Application.
- 21.04.040 Planning Commission designated as advisory agency.
- 21.04.050 Division of land--Five or more parcels.
- 21.04.060 Division of land--Less than five parcels.
- 21.04.070 Fees and deposits.
- 21.04.080 Other laws.
- 21.04.090 Conflicts of this title with other provisions of the Berkeley Municipal Code.
- 21.04.100 Severability and validity.
- 21.08 Definitions
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21.16
Tentative Maps (Five or More Parcels)
- 21.16.010 General.
- 21.16.020 Form and content.
- 21.16.030 Accompanying data and reports.
- 21.16.041 Submittal of tentative map to Planning Director.
- 21.16.042 Filing receipt.
- 21.16.043 Filing and fee.
- 21.16.044 Public hearing.
- 21.16.045 Public notices.
- 21.16.046 Time limits.
- 21.16.047 Planning Commission action.
- 21.16.048 Findings for approval of condominiums in new buildings.
- 21.16.050 Appeal of Planning Commission action.
- 21.16.060 City Council authority to review and certify Planning Commission actions.
- 21.16.070 Expiration of tentative map approval.
- 21.16.080 Extension of tentative map approval.
- 21.16.090 Amendments to approved tentative map.
- 21.18 Vesting Tentative Maps
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21.20
Final Maps (Five or More Parcels)
- 21.20.010 General.
- 21.20.020 Filing fee.
- 21.20.030 Survey required.
- 21.20.040 Form of final map.
- 21.20.050 Contents of final map.
- 21.20.060 Preliminary submittal for City approval.
- 21.20.070 Return of preliminary submittal for corrections.
- 21.20.080 Resubmittal of final map.
- 21.20.090 Approval of final map by the City Engineer and Planning Director.
- 21.20.100 Approval of final map by the City Council.
- 21.20.110 Denial by the City Council.
- 21.20.120 Time limits for City Council action.
- 21.20.130 Filing of final map with the county recorder.
- 21.20.140 Submittal of final map by units.
- 21.24 Parcel Maps (Four or Less Parcels)
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21.28
Condominiums and Other Common Interest Subdivisions
- 21.28.010 Requirements of chapter, additional to other legal requirements.
- 21.28.020 Purpose and findings.
- 21.28.030 Definitions.
- 21.28.040 Conversion of rental units to condominiums and related forms of owner occupancy -- Limits -- Exceptions.
- 21.28.050 Request for determination as to compliance with local laws -- Corrections required.
- 21.28.060 Application for condominium conversion.
- 21.28.070 Affordable housing mitigation fee.
- 21.28.080 Affordable housing fee -- Exemptions -- Reductions.
- 21.28.090 Approval of subdivisions -- Findings -- Conditions to be imposed.
- 21.28.100 Fraud prohibited.
- 21.28.110 Remedies.
- 21.28.120 Fees.
- 21.28.200 New residential condominiums.
- 21.28.300 New commercial condominiums.
- 21.28.400 Commercial condominium conversions.
- 21.28.500 Application, reports and other required information.
- 21.28.600 Notice of requirements for public hearings.
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21.32
Lot Line Adjustments
- 21.32.010 General.
- 21.32.020 Definition.
- 21.32.030 Compliance with the zoning ordinance and building ordinance.
- 21.32.035 Application and accompanying data and reports.
- 21.32.040 Filing fee.
- 21.32.050 City Engineer--Report and approval.
- 21.32.071 Appeal of City Engineer/Planning Director action.
- 21.32.072 Appeal of Planning Commission action.
- 21.32.080 Improvements.
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21.36
Dedications and Reservations
- 21.36.010 General.
- 21.36.020 Bicycle paths.
- 21.36.030 Local transit facilities.
- 21.36.040 Solar access easements.
- 21.36.050 Waiver of access rights.
- 21.36.060 Land dedication or in lieu fees for park or recreation purposes.
- 21.36.070 Dedication of land for schools.
- 21.36.080 Public access to public resources.
- 21.36.090 Reservations.
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21.40
Design Requirements
- 21.40.010 General.
- 21.40.020 Street pattern.
- 21.40.030 Centerline of through streets and highways.
- 21.40.040 Widths of streets.
- 21.40.050 Grades and curves.
- 21.40.060 Private streets or ways prohibited.
- 21.40.070 Reserved strips.
- 21.40.080 Street intersection requirements.
- 21.40.090 Alley intersection requirements.
- 21.40.100 Courts or non-connecting streets.
- 21.40.110 Continuation of existing street names.
- 21.40.120 Requirements for future streets.
- 21.40.130 Dead-end streets.
- 21.40.140 Block length when adjacent to major thoroughfares.
- 21.40.150 Corner radii of blocks.
- 21.40.160 Minimum lot size.
- 21.40.170 Required allowance for future resubdivision.
- 21.40.180 Lot side lines.
- 21.40.190 Lot frontage requirements.
- 21.40.200 Width--Corner lots.
- 21.40.210 Width--Interior lots.
- 21.40.220 Width--Lots on curved streets.
- 21.40.230 Width--Lots on dead-end street turn-arounds or curved streets.
- 21.40.240 Double frontage lots prohibited--Exceptions.
- 21.40.250 Requirements for watercourse easements or right-of-way dedications.
- 21.40.260 Flood hazard protection requirements.
- 21.40.270 Grading, erosion and sediment control requirements.
- 21.40.280 Dedication requirements--Easement widths.
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21.44
Subdivision Improvements
- 21.44.010 General.
- 21.44.020 Required improvements--General.
- 21.44.030 Required storm drainage improvements.
- 21.44.040 Required sanitary sewers.
- 21.44.050 Required water supply.
- 21.44.060 Utilities required.
- 21.44.070 Agreement for deferment of frontage improvements.
- 21.44.080 Design.
- 21.44.090 Access.
- 21.44.100 Improvement plan--General.
- 21.44.110 Improvement plan--Form.
- 21.44.120 Improvement plan--Contents.
- 21.44.130 Supplementary plans and calculations.
- 21.44.140 Review by the City Engineer.
- 21.44.150 Approval by the City Engineer.
- 21.44.160 Revisions to approved plans by subdivider.
- 21.44.170 Revisions to approved plans by City Engineer.
- 21.44.180 Plan checking and inspection costs for revisions.
- 21.44.190 Improvement agreement.
- 21.44.200 Form of improvement security--General.
- 21.44.210 Form of improvement security.
- 21.44.220 Improvement security--Amount.
- 21.44.230 Improvement security--Cash bond.
- 21.44.240 Improvements--Warranty security.
- 21.44.250 Improvements--Reduction in performance security.
- 21.44.260 Release of performance security.
- 21.44.270 Release of material and labor security.
- 21.44.280 Release of warranty security.
- 21.44.290 Construction--General.
- 21.44.300 Construction inspection--General.
- 21.44.310 Inspection--Preconstruction conference.
- 21.44.320 Final inspection and deficiency list.
- 21.44.330 Completion of improvements--Subdivisions of five or more parcels.
- 21.44.340 Completion of improvements--Subdivisions of four or less parcels.
- 21.44.350 Completion of improvements--Extensions.
- 21.44.360 Acceptance of improvements--General.
- 21.44.370 Acceptance of improvements--Notice of completion.
- 21.44.380 Acceptance of improvements--Partial acceptance.
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21.48
Reversion to Acreage
- 21.48.010 General.
- 21.48.015 Applicability.
- 21.48.020 Initiation of proceedings--By owners.
- 21.48.030 Initiation of proceedings--By City Council.
- 21.48.040 Contents of petition.
- 21.48.050 Submittal of petition to the City Engineer.
- 21.48.060 City Council approval.
- 21.48.070 Filing with county recorder.
- 21.52 Parcel Mergers
- 21.56 Correction and Amendment of Maps
- 21.60 Enforcement of Title Provisions
- 21.70 Exceptions
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21.04
General Provisions
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Title 22
Planning and Development Procedures
- 22.04 Master Plan
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22.12
Neighborhood Commercial Preservation
- 22.12.010 Purpose.
- 22.12.020 Master plan policies.
- 22.12.030 Findings.
- 22.12.040 Definitions.
- 22.12.050 Procedures for the implementation of the master plan policies enumerated in Section 22.12.020.
- 22.12.060 Demolition of commercial structures.
- 22.12.070 New commercial construction--Conversions or additions of commercial space--Major change of commercial use--Removal of off-street parking in the C-1, C-1A, C-1B and C-1C districts.
- 22.12.080 Environmental impact report.
- 22.12.090 Required public notice.
- 22.12.100 Public hearings upon receipt of a petition.
- 22.12.110 Exemptions.
- 22.12.120 Relationship to other ordinances.
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22.16
Development Agreement Procedures
- 22.16.010 Intent and purpose.
- 22.16.020 Definitions.
- 22.16.030 Applications.
- 22.16.040 Contents of development agreements.
- 22.16.050 Consideration of proposed development agreements.
- 22.16.060 Recordation.
- 22.16.070 Annual review.
- 22.16.080 Amendment or cancellation.
- 22.16.090 Miscellaneous provisions.
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22.20
Mitigation and Fees--Conditions for Approval of Development Projects
- 22.20.010 Applicability of chapter.
- 22.20.020 Findings.
- 22.20.030 Purpose.
- 22.20.040 Definitions.
- 22.20.050 Designated implementing authority.
- 22.20.060 Requirements.
- 22.20.065 Repealed.
- 22.20.070 Exception/limit where applicant establishes inapplicability or unconstitutionality of general requirements.
- 22.20.080 Exception--Hardship.
- 22.20.090 Procedure.
- 22.20.100 Appeal.
- 22.20.110 Mitigation rationale.
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Title 23
Zoning
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Division 1.
General Provisions
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23.102
Introductory Provisions
- 23.102.010 Title.
- 23.102.020 Effective Date.
- 23.102.030 Authority.
- 23.102.040 Purpose of the Zoning Ordinance.
- 23.102.050 Applicability and Jurisdiction.
- 23.102.060 Emergencies.
- 23.102.070 Conflict with Private Agreements.
- 23.102.080 Transitional Provisions.
- 23.102.090 Severability.
- 23.102.100 Rules of Evidence and Procedure.
- 23.104 Interpreting the Zoning Ordinance
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23.106
Rules of Measurement
- 23.106.010 Chapter Purpose.
- 23.106.020 Lot Coverage.
- 23.106.030 Floor Area, Gross.
- 23.106.035 Floor Area, Gross Residential.
- 23.106.040 Floor Area, Leasable.
- 23.106.050 Floor Area Ratio.
- 23.106.060 Story.
- 23.106.070 Setbacks.
- 23.106.080 Building Separation.
- 23.106.090 Height.
- 23.106.100 Residential Density.
- 23.108 Zoning Districts and Map
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23.102
Introductory Provisions
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Division 2.
Zoning Districts
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23.202
Residential Districts
- 23.202.010 Chapter Purpose.
- 23.202.020 Allowed Land Uses.
- 23.202.030 Additional Permit Requirements.
- 23.202.040 Use-Specific Regulations.
- 23.202.050 R-1 Single-Family Residential District.
- 23.202.060 R-1A Limited Two-Family Residential District.
- 23.202.070 ES-R Environmental Safety-Residential District.
- 23.202.080 R-2 Restricted Two-Family Residential District.
- 23.202.090 R-2A Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District.
- 23.202.100 R-3 Multiple-Family Residential District.
- 23.202.110 R-4 Multi-Family Residential District.
- 23.202.120 R-5 High-Density Residential District.
- 23.202.130 R-S Residential Southside District.
- 23.202.140 R-SMU Residential Southside Mixed Use District.
- 23.202.150 R-BMU Residential BART Mixed Use District.
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23.204
Commercial Districts
- 23.204.010 Chapter Purpose.
- 23.204.020 Allowed Land Uses.
- 23.204.030 Additional Permit Requirements.
- 23.204.040 Use-Specific Permit Requirements and Regulations.
- 23.204.050 C-C Corridor Commercial District.
- 23.204.060 C-U University Commercial District.
- 23.204.070 C-N Neighborhood Commercial District.
- 23.204.080 C-E Elmwood Commercial District.
- 23.204.090 C-NS North Shattuck Commercial District.
- 23.204.100 C-SA South Area Commercial District.
- 23.204.110 C-T Telegraph Avenue Commercial District.
- 23.204.120 C-SO Solano Avenue Commercial District.
- 23.204.130 C-DMU Downtown Mixed-Use District.
- 23.204.140 C-W West Berkeley Commercial District.
- 23.204.150 C-AC Adeline Corridor Commercial District.
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23.206
Manufacturing Districts
- 23.206.010 Chapter Purpose.
- 23.206.020 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements.
- 23.206.030 Additional Permit Requirements.
- 23.206.040 Use-Specific Regulations.
- 23.206.050 Protected Uses.
- 23.206.060 M Manufacturing District.
- 23.206.070 MM Mixed Manufacturing District.
- 23.206.080 MU-LI Mixed Use-Light Industrial District.
- 23.206.090 MU-R Mixed Use-Residential District.
- 23.206.100 Permit Findings.
- 23.208 Special Purpose Districts
- 23.210 Overlay Zones
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23.202
Residential Districts
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Division 3.
Citywide Provisions
- 23.302 Supplemental Use Regulations
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23.304
General Development Standards
- 23.304.010 Purpose.
- 23.304.020 Lot Requirements.
- 23.304.030 Setbacks.
- 23.304.040 Building Separation in Residential Districts.
- 23.304.050 Building Height.
- 23.304.060 Accessory Buildings and Enclosed Accessory Structures.
- 23.304.070 Unenclosed Accessory Structures in Residential Districts.
- 23.304.080 Fences.
- 23.304.090 Usable Open Space.
- 23.304.100 Site Features in Residential Districts.
- 23.304.110 Dormers.
- 23.304.120 Lot Coverage.
- 23.304.130 Non-Residential Districts Abutting a Residential District.
- 23.304.140 Area Plans.
- 23.304.150 Bird Safe Building.
- 23.306 Accessory Dwelling Units
- 23.308 Emergency Shelters
- 23.310 Alcoholic Beverage Sales and Service
- 23.312 Live/Work
- 23.314 Short-Term Rentals
- 23.316 Percentage for Public Art on Private Projects
- 23.318 Urban Agriculture
- 23.320 Cannabis Uses
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23.322
Parking and Loading
- 23.322.010 Chapter Purpose.
- 23.322.020 Applicability.
- 23.322.030 Required Parking Spaces.
- 23.322.040 General Requirements.
- 23.322.050 Parking Reductions.
- 23.322.060 C-DMU Parking and Transportation Demand Management.
- 23.322.070 Off-Street Parking Maximums for Residential Development.
- 23.322.080 Parking Layout and Design.
- 23.322.090 Bicycle Parking.
- 23.322.100 On-site Loading Spaces.
- 23.322.110 Parking Lots in Residential Districts.
- 23.322.120 Transportation Services Fee.
- 23.324 Conforming and Nonconforming Uses, Structures, Buildings, and Lots
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23.326
Demolition and Dwelling Unit Control
- 23.326.010 Chapter Purpose.
- 23.326.020 General Requirements.
- 23.326.030 Eliminating Dwelling Units through Demolition.
- 23.326.040 Eliminating Dwelling Units through Conversion and Change of Use.
- 23.326.050 Private Right of Action.
- 23.326.060 Elimination of Residential Hotel Rooms.
- 23.326.070 Demolitions of Non-Residential Buildings.
- 23.326.080 Building Relocations.
- 23.326.090 Limitations.
- 23.328 Inclusionary Housing
- 23.330 Density Bonus
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23.332
Wireless Communication Facilities
- 23.332.010 Chapter Purpose and Applicability.
- 23.332.020 Definitions.
- 23.332.030 General Requirements.
- 23.332.040 Minimum Application Requirements.
- 23.332.050 Location Requirements.
- 23.332.060 Height Requirements.
- 23.332.070 Design Requirements.
- 23.332.080 Operation and Maintenance Standards.
- 23.332.090 Public Information Requirements.
- 23.332.100 Certification Requirements.
- 23.332.110 Permits and Findings Required for Approval.
- 23.332.120 Cessation of Operations.
- 23.334 Transportation Demand Management
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Division 4.
Permits and Administration
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23.402
Administrative Responsibility
- 23.402.010 Purpose.
- 23.402.020 Review and Decision-Making Authority.
- 23.402.030 Planning and Development Department.
- 23.402.040 Zoning Officer.
- 23.402.050 Landmarks Preservation Commission.
- 23.402.060 Design Review Committee.
- 23.402.070 Zoning Adjustments Board.
- 23.402.080 Planning Commission.
- 23.402.090 City Council.
- 23.404 Common Permit Requirements
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23.406
Specific Permit Requirements
- 23.406.010 Purpose.
- 23.406.020 Zoning Certificates.
- 23.406.030 Administrative Use Permits.
- 23.406.040 Use Permits.
- 23.406.050 Variances.
- 23.406.060 Master Use Permits.
- 23.406.070 Design Review.
- 23.406.080 Modification of Development Standards in West Berkeley Plan Area.
- 23.406.090 Reasonable Accommodations.
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23.408
Green Pathway
- 23.408.010 Purpose.
- 23.408.020 Applicability.
- 23.408.030 Eligibility Determination.
- 23.408.040 Green Pathway Application.
- 23.408.050 General Requirements.
- 23.408.060 Requirements for Large Buildings and Hotels.
- 23.408.070 Development Standards.
- 23.408.080 Streamlined Permitting Process.
- 23.408.090 Tolling.
- 23.408.100 Compliance.
- 23.408.110 City Manager Authority to Issue Regulations.
- 23.410 Appeals and Certifications
- 23.412 Zoning Ordinance Amendments
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23.414
Nuisance Abatement
- 23.414.010 Purpose.
- 23.414.020 Enforcement Responsibility.
- 23.414.030 Violations a Misdemeanor.
- 23.414.040 Nuisances Prohibited.
- 23.414.050 City Attorney Action.
- 23.414.060 Abatement Procedures.
- 23.414.070 Statements of Violations.
- 23.414.080 Remedies.
- 23.414.090 Recovery of Costs.
- 23.414.100 Private Right of Action.
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23.402
Administrative Responsibility
- Division 5. Glossary
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Division 1.
General Provisions
- Appendix A CITY OF BERKELEY BASELINE ZONING ORDINANCE (BZO) TABLE RELATING NEW ORDINANCE TO OLD ORDINANCE
- Appendix B CITY OF BERKELEY BASELINE ZONING ORDINANCE (BZO) TABLE RELATING OLD ORDINANCE TO NEW ORDINANCE
- Official Zoning Map
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Tables
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Table 1
Statutory References
- General Provisions
- Administration and Personnel
- Revenue and Finance
- Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations
- Animals
- Health and Safety
- Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
- Vehicles and Traffic
- Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
- Public Services
- Buildings and Construction
- Subdivisions
- Zoning
- Environmental Protection
- Table 2 Voter-Approved Ordinance List
- Table 3 Leases and Franchises
- Table 4 Inventory of Property Owned by the City
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Table 5
Ordinance List and Disposition Table
- 1878 Series
- 1893 Series
- 1895 Series
- New Series Ords. 1 - 1999
- New Series Ords. 2000 - 3999
- New Series Ords. 4000 - 5999
- New Series Ords. 6000 - 6996
- Supplement No. 1
- Supplement No. 2
- Supplement No. 3
- Supplement No. 4
- Supplement No. 5
- Supplement No. 6
- Supplement No. 7
- Supplement No. 8
- Supplement No. 9
- Supplement No. 10
- Supplement No. 11
- Supplement No. 12
- Supplement No. 13
- Supplement No. 14
- Supplement No. 15
- Supplement No. 16
- Supplement No. 17
- Supplement No. 18
- Supplement No. 19
- Supplement No. 20
- Supplement No. 21
- Supplement No. 22
- Supplement No. 23
- Supplement No. 24
- Supplement No. 25
- Supplement No. 26
- Supplement No. 27
- Supplement No. 28
- Supplement No. 29
- Supplement No. 30
- Supplement No. 31
- Supplement No. 32
- Supplement No. 33
- Supplement No. 34
- Supplement No. 35
- Supplement No. 36
- Supplement No. 37
- Supplement No. 38
- Supplement No. 39
- Supplement No. 40
- Supplement No. 41
- 2020 Full Code Reprint (Supplement No. 42)
- Supplement No. 43
- March 2022 Full Code PDF
- August 2022 Full Code PDF
- January 2023 Full Code PDF
- August 2023 Full Code PDF
- January 2024 Full Code PDF
- Ordinances Not Yet Codified in Print Volume
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Table 1
Statutory References