CHAPTER 1: SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS. Must show resilience in the face of setbacks, learn from mistakes and be able to manage numerous, sometimes competing, priorities . After you decide to build an ADU, you must create architectural plans for your ADU. ; Limits on structures may restrict the size of your patio, as some zoning laws set a maximum area or percentage of a property that can be developed or built upon. 0000138290 00000 n The Planning Code also includes other physical controls for land development like setbacks, height, parking, etc. Such a plot will have different setback requirements as compared to a one-sided open plot, where the possibility of receiving light and air is limited to just one side. 12/16/88; Ord. trailer (Amended by Ord. 120665, App. 1006.3 Egress from stories or occupied roofs. startxref 0000008340 00000 n 3. The purpose of the Policy is to mitigate potential impacts to adjacent residents resulting from the addition of a roof deck, including, but not limited to . The setbacks might increase if you have structures, say a tower, that exceed a given height. (C)Stage and scenery lofts. R-2 is the occupancy code for residential buildings with 3 or more units. 0000004015 00000 n If your building has more than 3 existing units, is more than 2 stories, and is made with an unprotected wood frame (type VB construction), new ADUs on the first floor must be built with a protected wood frame, also called type VA construction. 0000152705 00000 n t. The total BTU load. The minimum distance from the opening of a building is 10 feet. Letters of Determination (LOD) are a written response to a request regarding the classification of uses and the interpretation and applicability of the provisions of the Planning Code. Division (a)(1) amended; divisions (a)(1)(A)-(D) added; division (b)(2)(I) amended; Ord. 0000012870 00000 n The window must: The farthest point in the unit to the public way must be less than 125 ft. (iii)such elements are designed as integral components of the building design, enhance both the overall silhouette of the building and the City skyline as viewed from distant public vantage points by producing an elegant and unique building top, and achieve overall design excellence. 303(q) CRITERIA, CHAPTER 29B: CHILD CARE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CITY AND CITY-FUNDED PROJECTS, CHAPTER 30: CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CHAPTER 31: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROCEDURES AND FEES, CHAPTER 32: RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM, CHAPTER 33: COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, CHAPTER 33A: LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN (CEDAW)*, CHAPTER 34: NOTIFICATION TO ASSESSOR CONCERNING ZONING RECLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND VARIANCES, CHAPTER 35: RESIDENTIAL, HOTEL, AND PDR COMPATIBILITY AND PROTECTION, CHAPTER 36: COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS AREA PLANS AND PROGRAMS, CHAPTER 37: RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 37A: RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION FEE, CHAPTER 37C: EVICTION PROTECTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL TENANTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CHAPTER 38: COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS; ACCESS IMPROVEMENT OBLIGATIONS AND NOTICE TO SMALL BUSINESS TENANTS REGARDING DISABILITY ACCESS, CHAPTER 39: [RIGHT TO RETURN TO REVITALIZED PUBLIC HOUSING], CHAPTER 40: HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT LOAN PROGRAM, CHAPTER 41: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION, CHAPTER 41A: RESIDENTIAL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION, CHAPTER 41B: COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ACT, CHAPTER 41C: TIME-SHARE CONVERSION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 41D: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL VISITOR POLICIES, CHAPTER 41E. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. Start with Permit Corner. It can be manually or automatically activated. In hallways and living and sleeping areas, the minimum ceiling height is 7.5 ft. , File No. Fireplace/Fire Pit/Outdoor Appliance Requirements Packet (Rev. The area must be at least 25 sq ft or 10% of the floor area of the room served. Venky Charubalan. 0000147469 00000 n However, for elevator penthouses, the exemption shall be limited to the top 16 feet and limited to the footprint of the elevator shaft, regardless of the height limit of the building. It's possible South SF / SMC has a similar requirement. 0000005662 00000 n If the meter box is in the exit passageway, it must be in 1-hour fire rated and it cannot block the minimum width of the exit passageway. Download the Electric & Gas Service Requirements 2022-2023 (PDF, 11.4 MB) NOTE: The PG&E Electric and Gas Service Requirements (Greenbook) is typically updated and published every two years. The exit path must be 36 inches wide. 0000152553 00000 n endstream endobj 196 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[24 111]/Length 27/Size 135/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream YARD AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS, GENERAL. Figure 1/Requirements for deck plot plan and partial floor plan Contact the Planning Division at 839-4671 for yard setback and other requirements before drawing the plot plan. 0000002568 00000 n 25to 45% of the total lot depth must remain open in the rear yard (depending on your neighbors rear yards). 081153, App. 11/30/2005; Proposition G, 6/3/2008; Ord. (2)The upper point to which such measurement shall be taken shall be the highest point on the finished roof in the case of a flat roof, and the average height of the rise in the case of a pitched or stepped roof, or similarly sculptured roof form, or any higher point of a feature not exempted under Subsection (b) below. Minimum 31.5 "width below handrail height where handrail is on one side. SB 1383 Info for Businesses. Have the licensed professional fill out and sign the Compliance Affidavit. 0000481658 00000 n A variance is a request for an exception from a Planning Code standard which would cause practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship if applied as written. 12/17/2014, Eff. 0000057194 00000 n 0000008056 00000 n (B)Where the lot is level with or slopes downward from a street at the centerline of the building or building step, such point shall be taken at curb level on such a street. If you have a duplex or a 2-unit building and you are adding 1 unit, your property will change from an R-3 occupancy to an R-2. Retaining Walls & Definitions A retaining wall is a wall designed to resist lateral earth and/or fluid pressures, including any surcharge, in accordance with accepted engineering practice. 0000014949 00000 n So there are additional fire safety rules you will have to follow if you are adding a unit to a 2-unit building. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION 1660 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 . Decks (14.03.030, 14.25.040) An Administrative Design Review Permit is required for construction of new deck area in hillside areas that exceed 30 inches above grade . The minimum width of the stairway shall be 44", unless the stairway serves an occupancy of less than 50, in which case the minimum width is 36". 0000018772 00000 n hb``a````c`Hwcf@ aVv=wu` Xxd8uq1*x/yxE^`i` ))U@`_ m `i0\kP4`X Creeks and Wetlands (14.16.080, 14.13.040B) In general, the setback for structures from a creek or the San Rafael Canal is 25 feet and the setback from a wetland is 50 feet. Residential zoning districts encompass 70 percent of San Francisco's private land. The Planning Code also includes other physical controls for land development like setbacks, height, parking, etc. Residential Deck Guidelines. 9/17/85; Ord. , File No. All required yards and setbacks shall be located on the lot on which the building is situated. While decks are allowable as an addition to many residential homes, the Planning Code and Residential Design Guidelines outline certain regulations for decks to minimize potential adverse effects on building design, privacy, light, noise, and safety. 0000163404 00000 n 0000013238 00000 n 303(q) CRITERIA, CHAPTER 29B: CHILD CARE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CITY AND CITY-FUNDED PROJECTS, CHAPTER 30: CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CHAPTER 31: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROCEDURES AND FEES, CHAPTER 32: RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM, CHAPTER 33: COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, CHAPTER 33A: LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN (CEDAW)*, CHAPTER 34: NOTIFICATION TO ASSESSOR CONCERNING ZONING RECLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND VARIANCES, CHAPTER 35: RESIDENTIAL, HOTEL, AND PDR COMPATIBILITY AND PROTECTION, CHAPTER 36: COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS AREA PLANS AND PROGRAMS, CHAPTER 37: RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 37A: RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION FEE, CHAPTER 37C: EVICTION PROTECTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL TENANTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CHAPTER 38: COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS; ACCESS IMPROVEMENT OBLIGATIONS AND NOTICE TO SMALL BUSINESS TENANTS REGARDING DISABILITY ACCESS, CHAPTER 39: [RIGHT TO RETURN TO REVITALIZED PUBLIC HOUSING], CHAPTER 40: HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT LOAN PROGRAM, CHAPTER 41: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION, CHAPTER 41A: RESIDENTIAL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION, CHAPTER 41B: COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ACT, CHAPTER 41C: TIME-SHARE CONVERSION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 41D: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL VISITOR POLICIES, CHAPTER 41E. R-3 is the occupancy code for a single-family home or a building with 2 or fewer units. In neighborhoods zoned for single-family homes (called RH-1 or RH-1 (D) by the City code), the requirements are: Private open space (like a private deck) must be at least 300 sq ft per unit OR 400 sq ft of shared open space per unit. San Francisco District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1455 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-1398 (415) 503-6795. Most quantitative development standards are eligible for a variance request, but common requests include a variance from rear yard, open space, dwelling unit exposure, or parking requirements. , File No. Please review this document for more information about commonly allowed residential decks and expected procedures before construction. 0000153501 00000 n For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. 0000129381 00000 n Front setback in City of San Jose. Under State Law, you can build 1 ADU or junior ADU (JADU) in single-family homes. Special Item Informational Presentation from the San Francisco Planning . The City uses the term glazing to refer to glass in windows, doors, or other fixed openings that let natural light into a building. March 1, 2018. 050865, App. s. The BTU's of all appliances on the line. ARTICLE 1B: PERFORMANCE OF WILD OR EXOTIC ANIMALS FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT OR AMUSEMENT, ARTICLE 11A: BED BUG INFESTATION PREVENTION, TREATMENT, DISCLOSURE, AND REPORTING, ARTICLE 12B: SOIL BORING AND WELL REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 12C: ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NON-POTABLE APPLICATIONS, ARTICLE 14: AMBULANCES AND ROUTINE MEDICAL TRANSPORT VEHICLES, ARTICLE 16: REGULATING THE USE OF 'ECONOMIC POISONS', ARTICLE 17: DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY AT SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSPITAL, ARTICLE 18: PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS TO VIOLATORS, ARTICLE 19A: REGULATING SMOKING IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS [SUSPENDED], ARTICLE 19B: REGULATING SMOKING IN SHARED OFFICE WORKPLACE [SUSPENDED], ARTICLE 19C: REGULATING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES AND IN HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES [SUSPENDED], ARTICLE 19D: PROHIBITING CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES, ARTICLE 19E: PROHIBITING SMOKING IN PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT AND CERTAIN SPORTS ARENAS [SUSPENDED], ARTICLE 19F: PROHIBITING SMOKING IN ENCLOSED AREAS, CERTAIN UNENCLOSED AREAS, AND SPORTS STADIUMS, ARTICLE 19G: ENFORCEMENT OF SMOKING PROHIBITIONS, ARTICLE 19H: PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF TOBACCO, ARTICLE 19I: PROHIBITING SMOKING IN CITY PARK AND RECREATIONAL AREAS AND FARMERS' MARKETS, ARTICLE 19J: PROHIBITING PHARMACIES FROM SELLING TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ARTICLE 19K: PROHIBITING SALES OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON PROPERTY OWNED BY OR UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, ARTICLE 19L: PROHIBITING SMOKING AT CERTAIN OUTDOOR EVENTS, ARTICLE 19M: DISCLOSURE TO PROSPECTIVE RESIDENTIAL TENANTS OF WHETHER A UNIT IS SMOKE FREE OR SMOKING OPTIONAL, AND INFORMING EXISTING RESIDENTIAL TENANTS WHERE SMOKING IS OPTIONAL, ARTICLE 19N: ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES - RESTRICTIONS ON SALE AND USE, ARTICLE 19O: [SMOKELESS TOBACCO - USE PROHIBITED AT ATHLETIC VENUES], ARTICLE 19P: PROHIBITING THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PERSONS AGED 18, 19, OR 20, ARTICLE 19Q: PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ARTICLE 19R: PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES LACKING FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION PREMARKET APPROVAL, ARTICLE 19S: PROHIBITING THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN SAN FRANCISCO, ARTICLE 22A: ANALYZING SOILS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE, ARTICLE 22B: CONSTRUCTION DUST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS, ARTICLE 23: VIDEO DISPLAY TERMINAL WORKER SAFETY, ARTICLE 24: CHLOROFLUOROCARBON RECOVERY AND RECYCLING, ARTICLE 25: MEDICAL WASTE GENERATOR REGISTRATION, PERMITTING, INSPECTIONS AND FEES, ARTICLE 26: COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD POISONING INVESTIGATION, MANAGEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, ARTICLE 27: HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEM AGREEMENT, ARTICLE 28: MEDICAL CANNABIS USER AND PRIMARY CAREGIVER IDENTIFICATION CARDS, ARTICLE 29: LICENSING AND REGULATION OF MASSAGE PRACTITIONERS AND MASSAGE BUSINESSES, ARTICLE 30: REGULATION OF DIESEL BACKUP GENERATORS, ARTICLE 32: DISEASE PREVENTION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT, ARTICLE 34: HEALTHY PRODUCTS, HEALTHY CHILDREN ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 36: CHILD COUGH AND COLD MEDICINE WARNING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 37: TRANS FAT FREE RESTAURANT PROGRAM ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 38: ENHANCED VENTILATION REQUIRED FOR URBAN INFILL SENSITIVE USE DEVELOPMENTS, ARTICLE 43: SURPLUS MEDICATION REPOSITORY AND DISTRIBUTION, ARTICLE 45: CITY-OPERATED ADULT RESIDENTIAL FACILITY, ARTICLE II: NOMINATION OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS, ARTICLE III: SUBMISSION OF MEASURES TO THE VOTERS, ARTICLE IV: PREPARATION AND FORM OF BALLOTS, ARTICLE V: ELECTION MATERIAL MAILED TO THE VOTERS, ARTICLE VI: BALLOT SIMPLIFICATION COMMITTEE, ARTICLE X: NON-UNITED STATES CITIZEN VOTING IN SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS, ARTICLE XI: VOTE-BY-MAIL IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, ARTICLE XII: OPEN SOURCE VOTING PILOT PROGRAM, ARTICLE 13: IMPLEMENTATION OF CHARTER SECTION 16.107, ARTICLE 14: INCREASED USAGE OF CHILDRENS PLAYGROUNDS, WALKING TRAILS, AND ATHLETIC FIELDS ACT, ARTICLE 1.2: DIMENSIONS, AREAS, AND OPEN SPACES, ARTICLE 1.5: TRANSPORTATION, OFF-STREET PARKING, AND LOADING, ARTICLE 4: DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND PROJECT REQUIREMENTS THAT AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEES, ARTICLE 7: NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS, ARTICLE 10: PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL AND AESTHETIC LANDMARKS, ARTICLE 11: PRESERVATION OF BUILDINGS AND DISTRICTS OF ARCHITECTURAL, HISTORICAL, AND AESTHETIC IMPORTANCE IN THE C-3 DISTRICTS, ARTICLE 1.1: REGULATING THE USE OF VEHICLES FOR HUMAN HABITATION, ARTICLE 1.2 DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING AGAINST FAMILIES WITH MINOR CHILDREN, ARTICLE 1.3: TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON RENTAL INCREASES RENT ROLLBACK BASED UPON APRIL 15, 1979, RENTAL RATES AND REFUNDING ANY RENT INCREASES, ARTICLE 1.5: DISPLAY OF LIFE AND PROPERTY CONSERVATION DECALS, ARTICLE 9: MISCELLANEOUS CONDUCT REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 9.5: PROHIBITING OF PROFESSIONAL STRIKEBREAKERS, ARTICLE 9.6: REGULATIONS FOR SOLICITATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES, ARTICLE 10.1: REGULATING EXPOSURE OF PHOTOGRAPHS, CARTOONS OR DRAWINGS ON NEWSRACKS, ARTICLE 10.2: REGULATION OF COMPUTER RENTAL BUSINESSES, ARTICLE 11.1: COMMERCIAL DISPLAY OF DEAD HUMAN BODIES, ARTICLE 11.2: REGULATIONS FOR ADULT THEATERS AND ADULT BOOKSTORES PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 13: MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS FOR PROFESSIONS AND TRADES, ARTICLE 13.1: JUNK DEALERS - PERMIT AND REGULATION, ARTICLE 13.2 BICYCLE MESSENGER BUSINESSES, ARTICLE 13.4: REDUCING RENTAL-CAR BURGLARIES, ARTICLE 15.1: ENTERTAINMENT REGULATIONS PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 15.2: ENTERTAINMENT REGULATIONS FOR EXTENDED-HOURS PREMISES, ARTICLE 15.3: PROHIBITING NUDE PERFORMERS, WAITERS AND WAITRESSES, ARTICLE 15.5: NUDE MODELS IN PUBLIC PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS, ARTICLE 17: MISCELLANEOUS LICENSE REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 17.1: REGULATIONS FOR FORTUNETELLING; PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 18: SAN FRANCISCO POLICE PISTOL RANGE, ARTICLE 19: DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY, ARTICLE 20: REPRODUCING AND FURNISHING REPORTS, ARTICLE 21: BAN ON PUBLIC USE OF GAS-POWERED LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT, ARTICLE 22: CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE HEALTH CODE AND POLICE CODE, ARTICLE 25: REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE PROTECTION AND SECURITY SERVICES*, ARTICLE 26: REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC BATH HOUSES, ARTICLE 27: REGULATIONS FOR MORTGAGE MODIFICATION CONSULTANTS, ARTICLE 28: REGULATIONS FOR PAWNBROKERS PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 31: REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY HELIPORTS AND PERMIT PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 32: REGULATIONS FOR CONDUCTING BINGO GAMES, ARTICLE 32A: REGULATIONS FOR CONDUCTING POKER GAMES, ARTICLE 33: PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RACE, COLOR, ANCESTRY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PLACE OF BIRTH, SEX, AGE, RELIGION, CREED, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, WEIGHT, OR HEIGHT, ARTICLE 33A: PROHIBITION OF EMPLOYER INTERFERENCE WITH EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES AND REGULATIONS OF EMPLOYER DRUG TESTING OF EMPLOYEES, ARTICLE 33B: PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION BY CLUBS OR ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE NOT DISTINCTLY PRIVATE, ARTICLE 33E: HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY WORKER RETENTION, ARTICLE 33F: HOURS AND RETENTION PROTECTIONS FOR FORMULA RETAIL EMPLOYEES, ARTICLE 33G: PREDICTABLE SCHEDULING AND FAIR TREATMENT FOR FORMULA RETAIL EMPLOYEES, ARTICLE 33K: RIGHT TO REEMPLOYMENT FOLLOWING LAYOFF DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ARTICLE 33L: PROHIBITING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF COVID-19 STATUS, ARTICLE 33M: GROCERY STORE, DRUG STORE, RESTAURANT, AND ON-DEMAND DELIVERY SERVICE WORKER PROTECTIONS, ARTICLE 33N: DOMESTIC WORKERS EQUAL ACCESS TO PAID SICK LEAVE, ARTICLE 33O: RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION WAGE THEFT PREVENTION ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 33P: PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY LEAVE, ARTICLE 33Q: PRIVATE SECTOR MILITARY LEAVE PAY, ARTICLE 34: REGULATIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS - PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 36: PROHIBITING THE CARRYING OF A FIREARM WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OR DRUG, OR POSSESSION OF A FIREARM WHILE UPON PUBLIC PREMISES SELLING OR SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ARTICLE 36A: [SALE, MANUFACTURE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION; POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS], ARTICLE 36B: STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN MOTOR VEHICLES, ARTICLE 36C: PROHIBITION OF FIREARMS AT PUBLIC GATHERINGS, ARTICLE 36D: GUN VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDERS, ARTICLE 37: POLICE EMERGENCY ALARM ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 38: PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AIDS AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS, ARTICLE 40: DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 41: PROHIBITING THE SALE OR POSSESSION OF REPLICA HYPODERMIC NEEDLES OR SYRINGES, ARTICLE 42: SALE AND DISPLAY OF AEROSOL PAINT CONTAINERS AND MARKER PENS, ARTICLE 42D: SALE AND DISPLAY OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING HYDROFLUORIC ACID, ARTICLE 43: ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, ARTICLE 44: CLOSED CAPTIONS ACTIVATION REQUIREMENT ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 45: FIREARMS AND WEAPONS VIOLENCE PREVENTION ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 46: PROHIBITING SELF-SERVICE MERCHANDISING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS EXCEPT IN PLACES TO WHICH MINORS HAVE NO ACCESS, ARTICLE 49: PROCEDURES FOR CONSIDERING ARRESTS AND CONVICTIONS AND RELATED INFORMATION IN EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING DECISIONS, ARTICLE 50: CRIMINAL HISTORY IN ADMISSION TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, ARTICLE 51: STORMWATER FLOOD RISK DISCLOSURE, ARTICLE 52: OCCUPANT'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE A COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PROVIDER, ARTICLE 53: REGULATION OF THIRD-PARTY FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES, ARTICLE 55: ACCEPTANCE OF CASH BY BRICK-AND-MORTAR BUSINESSES, ARTICLE 7: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORITY, ARTICLE 2.1: PERMIT FEES AND OCCUPANCY ASSESSMENTS, ARTICLE 2.4: EXCAVATION IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, ARTICLE 3: REGULATIONS IN REGARD TO WORKING CONDITIONS, ARTICLE 5.2: TABLES AND CHAIRS IN PUBLIC SIDEWALK OR ROADWAY AREAS, ARTICLE 5.3: DISPLAY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES OR NONFOOD MERCHANDISE ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS, ARTICLE 5.5: DISTRIBUTION OF FREE SAMPLE MERCHANDISE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, ARTICLE 5.6: POSTING OF SIGNS ON CITY-OWNED LAMP POSTS OR UTILITY POLES, ARTICLE 5.7: HANDBILL DISTRIBUTION ON PRIVATE PREMISES; DISPLAY OF BANNERS, ARTICLE 5.8: PERMIT REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE FOOD FACILITIES CONCERNING PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, ARTICLE 5.9: PERMIT REGULATIONS FOR VENDORS, ARTICLE 14: UNDERGROUND PIPES, WIRES AND CONDUITS, ARTICLE 17: CONTROL OF DUMPS DISPOSING OF MATERIALS FROM CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION, ARTICLE 19: PUBLIC TELEPHONE BOOTHS ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS, ARTICLE 20: PROHIBITED BICYCLE ACTIONS AND TRANSACTIONS, ARTICLE 21: RESTRICTION OF USE OF POTABLE WATER FOR SOIL COMPACTION AND DUST CONTROL ACTIVITIES, ARTICLE 23: GRAFFITI REMOVAL AND ABATEMENT, ARTICLE 25: PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES, DIVISION 3. 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