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What is an Ordinance?

An ordinance is: A law or an act of a city, municipality or local governmental agency. City Councils have authority to pass ordinances through Government Code (GC) Section 37100, as long as these ordinances do not conflict with the laws and Constitution of the State of California or of the United States. It is the most binding form of action a City Council can take. Violating an ordinance may be a misdemeanor unless an ordinance makes it an infraction (GC 36900).

An Ordinance must be enacted by proper authorities and written in ordaining form.

The Los Banos Municipal Code makeup Los Banos’s applicable ordinances(rules, regulations or standards). These are the City’s primary codes. Secondary codes include any other codes adopted by reference, e.g., building, fire safety and electrical codes. Adopting by reference means adopting a code that another agency such as the county or state has previously written and adopted.

Ordinances are codified into (become part of) the municipal code: After the City Council’s second reading and adoption. Ordinances take effect 30 days after final passage unless they: Relate to an election; Are necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health or safety; Are related to street improvement proceedings; Relate to taxes; or Are otherwise prescribed by law (GC 36937). Urgency ordinances are specifically used for emergency cases and can become effective immediately.

Ordinance 1069 – Amending and renumbering Title 2, Chapter 2, Article 1 Los Banos area Parks and Recreation Commission, Article 2 Los Banos Planning Commission, Article 3 Los Banos Youth Assistance Commission, article 5 Los Banos Airport Advisory Commission, Article 6 Los Banos Cultural Heritage Commission – (First Reading 2/20/2008 - Adoption 3/5/2008)

Ordinance 1068 – Repealing and replacing Chapter 10 of Title 3 of the Los Banos Municipal Code relating to the purchasing system - (First Reading 12/19/2007 - Adoption 1/2/2008)

Ordinance 1067 – Repealing and replacing Chapter 16 of Title 3 of the Los Banos Municipal Code pertaining to the award of Public Works projects - (First Reading 12/19/2007 - Adoption 1/2/2008)

Ordinance 1066 – Adopting by reference the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code, as amended by repealing and replacing Title 4, Chapter 3, “Fire Prevention Code” of the Los Banos Municipal Code - (First Reading 12/19/2007 - Adoption 1/2/2008)

Ordinance 1065 – Adopting by reference the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code and related codes, as amended by repealing and replacing, Title 8, Chapters 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11 & 12, building regulations of the Los Banos Municipal Code - (First Reading 12/19/2007 - Adoption 1/2/2008)

Ordinance 1064 – Authorizing the Mayor to execute an amended development agreement as herein approved by the City Council on behalf of the City relative to the Mission Village South Project adding 46 building permit allocations for the Mission Village South No. 5 Project - (First Reading 12/5/2007 - Adoption 12/19/2007)

Ordinance 1063 – Authorizing the Mayor to execute a development agreement as herein approved by the City Council on behalf of the city relative to the development known as “Shaunessy Village” - (Adoption 1/16/2008)

Ordinance 1062 – Amending Article 16, Title 9, Chapter 2 of the Los Banos Municipal Code land for parks and recreation - (First Reading 11/7/2007 - Adoption 11/19/2007)

Ordinance 1060 – Authorizing the Mayor to execute a development agreement on behalf of the City for that certain development project known as Quail Meadows at Stonecreek - (First Reading 10/3/2007 - Adoption 10/17/2007)

Ordinance 1059 – Amending Title 10, Chapter 2 of the Los Banos municipal code “Water Conservation in Landscaping” in its entirety and adding Chapter 3 relating to Community Preservation - (First Reading 10/3/2007 - Adoption 11/7/2007)

Ordinance 1058 – Amending Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 4-3.12 of the Los banos Municipal Code relating to fire alarm systems - (First Reading 8/1/2007 - Adoption 8/15/2007)

Ordinance 1057 – Adding Section 9-3.2399.78 to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to rezone from R-2 (Medium Density Residential) to PD (Planned Development) - (First Reading 7/18/2007 - Adoption 8/1/2007)

Ordinance 1056 – Describing the Redevelopment Agency's program to acquire real property by eminent domain pursuant to the provisions of the California Community Redevelopment Law, Health and Safety Code Section 33342.7 - (First Reading 5/6/2007 - Adoption 6/6/2007)

Ordinance 1054 – Regulating the parking of vehicles on unpaved surfaces - (First Reading 3/21/2007 - Adoption 4/4/2007)

Ordinance 1053 – Amending section 5-7.02 of the Los Banos Municipal Code and section 5-7.03 and section 4-11.01 (d) (44) of the Los Banos Municipal Code relating to the public consumption of alcohol - (First Reading 3/21/2007 - Adoption 4/4/2007)

Ordinance 1052 – This Ordinance is intentionally left blank.

Ordinance 1051 – This Ordinance is intentionally left blank.

Ordinance 1050 – Amending Chapter 2 Title 9 Article 6 of the Los Banos Municpal Code Relating to a development impact fees for capital facilities - (First Reading 10/4/2006 - Adoption 10/18/2006)

Ordinance 1049 – Amending Section 9-3.1912 of the Los Banos Municipal Code “Parking Lot Shading Standards and Master Parking Lot Shade Tree List” - (First Reading 8/30/2006 - Adoption 9/20/2006)

Ordinance 1048 – To add Section 2399.___ to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to re-zone 18.89 acres North of B Street between Wisteria Avenue and Las Palmas Street from R-1 (Los Density Residential) to P-D (Planned Development). - (First Reading 6/7/2006 - Adoption 6/21/2006)

Ordinance 1047 – Adding Section 9-3___ to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to rezone from U (Unclassified) to R-1 (Low Density Residential). - (First Reading 3/15/2006 - Adoption 4/05/2006)

Ordinance 1046 – Adding Article 36 Sections 9-3.3601 et seq. to Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Municipal Code regarding medical marijuana dispensaries. - (First Reading 2/15/2006 - Adoption 3/01/2006)

Ordinance 1045 – Adding Chapter 3.1 to Title 6 "Sanitation and Health" of the Municipal Code to establish the City of Los Banos curbside recycling program. - (First Reading 1/18/2006 - Adoption 2/01/2006)

Ordinance 1044 – Authorizing amendments to the zoning district map for various properties located within that certain area known as the Los Banos Rail Corridor Master Plan. - (First Reading 1/18/2006 - Adoption 2/01/2006)

Ordinance 1043 – Authorizing the mayor to execute a development agreement on behalf of the City for that certain development project known as tech Villas Vesting Tentative Map. - (First Reading 12/21/2005- Adoption 1/18/2006)

Ordinance 1042 – Adding Section 9-3.2399__ to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to pre-zone from County A-1 (general agricultural) to R-1/P-D (low density residential/planned development), R-2/PD (medium density residential/planned development), P-O (professional office), and N-C (neighborhood commercial). - (First Reading 12/21/2005- Adoption 1/18/2006)

Ordinance 1041 – Authorizing the mayor to execute a pre-annexation development agreement on behalf of the City for the Spadafore-Giannone Area Plan. - (First Reading 11/16/2005 - Adoption 12/07/2005)

Ordinance 1040 – Adding Section 9-3.__ to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to pre-zone from County A-1 (general agriculture to R-1/PD (low density residential/planned development) and R-2 (medium density residential). - (First Reading 11/16/2005 - Adoption 11/07/2005)

Ordinance 1039 – Extending for a period of ten months and fifteen days, in accordance with government Code Section 65858, a moratorium on new or additional outdoor billboards within the City of Los Banos, and declaring the urgency thereof . - (First Reading & Adoption 9/21/2005)

Ordinance 1038 – Pursuant to government Code Section 65858, Adopting a temporary Interim Zoning Ordinance prohibiting outdoor billboards and declaring the urgency thereof. - (First Reading & Adoption 8/17/2005)

Ordinance 1037 – Repealing and replacing Sections 3-1.201 through 3-1.236 of Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 3 of the Los Banos Municipal Code relating to Business License Fees. - (First Reading & Introduction 8/03/2005 - Second Reading & Adoption 8/17/2005)

Ordinance 1036 – Amending Section 902.4 of the California Fire Code and adding Section 4-3.19 to Chapter 3, Title 4 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to Establish provisions for a rapid access/entry system. - (First Reading & Introduction 7/06/2005 - Second Reading & Adoption 7/20/2005)

Ordinance 1035 – Repealing and replacing Chapter 3 of Title 9, Articles 30 and 31 of the Municipal Code to establish provisions for ministerial review of secondary dwelling units in the single-family residential (R- 1) Zone District. - (First Reading & Introduction 6/01/2005 - Second Reading & Adoption 6/15/2005)

Ordinance 1034 – Authorizing establishment of a code enforcement trust account for collections, deposit of fines, penalties, lien, assessments and/or legal proceedings collections - (First Reading & Introduction 5/18/2005 - Second Reading & Adoption 6/01/2005)

Ordinance 1033 – Authorizing the Mayor to execute a development agreement on behalf of the City for that certain development project known as Stonecreek Village unit IV - (First Reading & Introduction 6/01/2005 - Second Reading & Adoption 6/15/2005)

Ordinance 1032 – Authorizing the Mayor to execute a development agreement on behalf of the City for that certain development project known as Stonecreek Villages II and III - (First Reading & Introduction 6/01/2005 - Second Reading & Adoption 6/15/2005)

Ordinance 1031 – Establishing a Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) -(First Reading & Introduction 5/04/2005 - Second Reading & Adoption 5/18/2005)

Ordinance 1030 – Granting to Comcast of San Joaquin a franchise to provide cable services within the City of Los Banos (JUNE 17, 2005 - JUNE 16, 2020) -(First Reading & Introduction 5/04/2005 - Second Reading & Adoption 5/18/2005)

Ordinance 1029 – Adding a new subsection to the Los Banos Municipal Code relating to nuisances - (First Reading & Introduction 3/16/2005 - Second Reading & Adoption 4/06/2005)

Ordinance 1028 – Establishing density bonus and other incentives for development of certain affordable housing units within the City of Los Banos - (First Reading & Introduction 3/16/2005 - Second Reading & Adoption 4/06/2005)

Ordinance 1027 – Regulating the location, and extent of outdoor lighting in the City of Los Banos - (First Reading & Intro1duction 3/6/2005 - Second Reading & Adoption 4/06/2005)

Ordinance 1026 – Authorizing the mayor to execute a development agreement on behalf of the City of Los Banos for that certain development project known as the Provinces - (First Reading & Introduction 3/16/2005 - Second Reading & Adoption 4/06/2005)

Ordinance 1025 – Regulating the possession, sale, and use of fireworks - (First Reading & Introduction 3/16/2005 - Second Reading & Adoption 4/06/2005)

Ordinance 1024 – Authorizing the mayor to execute a development agreement on behalf of the City of Los Banos for that certain development project known as the Village Green Subdivision and Annexation - (First Reading & Introduction 1/19/2005 - Second Reading & Adoption 2/02/2005)

Ordinance 1023 – To add Section 9-3.2399.__ to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to pre-zone from county A-1 (General Agricultural) to P-D (Planned Development) - (First Reading & Introduction 1/19/2005 - Second Reading & Adoption 2/02/2005)

Ordinance 1022 – Amending Section 2-2.202, Chapter 2, Article 2, Title 2 of the Los Banos Municipal Code relating to Planning Commission members - (First Reading & Introduction 12/01/2004 - Second Reading & Adoption 12/15/2004)

Ordinance 1021 – To add section 9-3.2399. __ to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to rezone properties in the northwest neighborhood - (First Reading & Introduction 12/1/2004 - Second Reading & Adoption 12/15/2004)

Ordinance 1019 – Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Pre-annexation Agreement on Behalf of the City for that Certain Development Project Known as the East Mercey Springs Area Plan and Annexation. [East Mercey Springs Area Plan and Annexation – Pre-annexation Agreement, Annexation #98-02 and Pre-Zone #2001-05] - (First Reading & Introduction 10/26/2004 - Second Reading & Adoption 11/03/2004)

Ordinance 1018 – Adding Section 9-.2399___ to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to Pre-Zone from County A-1 (General Agricultural) to P-D (Planned Development) with Low Density Residential and Commercial Land Uses. [East Mercey Springs Area Plan and Annexation – Pre-annexation Agreement, Annexation #98-02 and Pre-Zone #2001-05] - (First Reading & Introduction 10/26/2004 - Second Reading & Adoption 11/03/2004)

Ordinance 1017 – Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Development Agreement on Behalf of the City for that Certain Development Project Known as the Orchard Terrace II Subdivision and Annexation [Orchard Terrace II Subdivision – Development Agreement] - (First Reading & Introduction 10/26/2004 - Second Reading & Adoption 11/03/2004)

Ordinance 1016 – Amending Section 9-2.603 of Chapter 2, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code Pertaining to Reimbursement for Oversized Improvements. - (First Reading & Introduction 10/26/2004 - Second Reading & Adoption 11/03/2004)

Ordinance 1015 – Adding Section 9-3.2399.___ to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to Rezone from R-1 (Medium Density Residential) to P-D (Planned Development). )(First Reading & Introduction 6/02/2004 - Second Reading & Adoption 6/16/2004)

Ordinance 1014 – Approving and Adopting an Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Los Banos Redevelopment Project pursuant to the Provisions of the Community Redevelopment Law, Health and Safety Code Section 33450 et seq. (First Reading & Introduction 5/05/2004 - Second Reading & Adoption 5/19/2004)

Ordinance 1013 – Adding Section 9-3.2399._home Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to Rezone from R-2 (Medium Density Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial). [Zone Change #2004-01 – American Self Storage]. (First Reading & Introduction 5/05/2004 - Second Reading & Adoption 5/19/2004)

Ordinance 1012 – Adding Section 9-3.2399.__ to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to Rezone from R-3 (High Density Residential) to P-D (Planned Development). [Zone Change #2004-03 – Court of Fountains]. (First Reading & Introduction 5/05/2004 - Second Reading & Adoption 5/19/2004)

Ordinance 1011 – Adding Section 9-3.2399.__ to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to Rezone from U (Unclassified) to P-D (Planned Development). [The Villages at Los Banos – Watt Communities, APN 081-111-050] (First Reading & Introduction 4/21/2004 - Second Reading & Adoption 5/05/2004)

Ordinance 1010 – Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Development Agreement on Behalf of the City for that Certain Development Project Known as the Stonecreek Area Plan and Annexation. (First Reading & Introduction 4/21/2004 - Second Reading & Adoption 5/05/2004)

Ordinance 1009 – Adding Section 9-.2399___ to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to Pre-Zone from County A-1 (General Agricultural) to P-D (Planned Development), H-C (Highway Commercial), N-C (Neighborhood Commercial), and P-F (Public Facilities). [Stonecreek Pre-Zone Change #2002-05] (First Reading & Introduction 4/21/2004 - Second Reading & Adoption 5/05/2004)

Ordinance 1008 – Concerning Revisions to the Los Banos Municipal Code to Regulate the Parking of Recreation Vehicles, Recreational Trailers, and Utility Trailers on Public Roadways in the City. (First Reading & Introduction 5/05/2004 - Second Reading & Adoption 5/19/2004)

Ordinance 1007 – Concerning Revisions to the Los Banos Municipal Code to Regulate the Use, Storage and Parking of Recreation Vehicles, Recreational Trailers, and Utility Trailers on Private Property in Residential Districts. (First Reading & Introduction 5/05/2004 - Second Reading & Adoption 5/19/2004)

Ordinance 1006 – Providing for the abatement and removal of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles, or parts thereof, from public or private property, not including highways, as public nuisances, and recover of costs of administration and removal as authorized by section 22660 of the California vehicle code. (First Reading & Introduction 11/17/2003 - Second Reading & Adoption 12/03/2003)

Ordinance 1005 – Amending Section 2-1.202, 2-1.203, 2-1.204 of the Los Banos Municipal Code Relating to Council Member Compensation. (First Reading & Introduction 11/05/2003 - Second Reading & Adoption 11/17/2003)

Ordinance 1004 – Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Development Agreement on Behalf of the City for that Certain Development Project known as the Meadowlands Unit 3. (First Reading & Introduction 11/05/2003 - Second Reading & Adoption 11/17/2003)

Ordinance 1003 – Adding Section 9-3.2399.___ to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to Pre-Zone from County A-1 (General Agricultural) to P-D (Planned Development) with Low Density Residential and Commercial Land Uses. (First Reading & Introduction 10/15/2003 - Failed to pass into law.)

Ordinance 1002 – Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Development Agreement on behalf of the City for that Certain Development Project Known as The Villages at Stonecreek and The Villages II at Stonecreek. (First Reading & Introduction 09/05/2003 - Second Reading & Adoption 9/17/2003)

Ordinance 1001 – Adding Section 9-2399.__ to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to Rezone From R-1 (Low Density Residential) to P-D (Planned Development), P-F (Public Facilities) to P-D (Planned Development), and N-C (Neighborhood Commercial) to P-D (Planned Development). (First Reading & Introduction 07/16/2003 - Second Reading & Adoption 8/6/2003)

Ordinance 1000 – Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Development Agreement on behalf of the City for that Certain Development Project Known as Magnolia Grove Subdivision. (First Reading & Introduction 07/16/2003 - Second Reading & Adoption 8/6/2003)

Ordinance 999 – Adding Section 9-3.2399.__ to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to Pre-Zone from County A-1 (General Agricultural) to R-1 (Low Density Residential). (First Reading & Introduction 07/16/2003 - Second Reading & Adoption 8/6/2003)

Ordinance 998 – Adopting changes to certain sections in Title __ of the Los Banos Municipal Code including __ . (Failed to pass into law.)

Ordinance 997 – Adopting changes to certain sections in Title 8 of the Los Banos Municipal Code including the Adopting of the 2000 Uniform Building Code and the 2001 California Building Code. (First Reading & Introduction 02/05/2003 - Second Reading & Adoption 02/19/2003)

Ordinance 996 – Adopting changes to certain sections in Title 4 of the Los Banos Municipal Code including the Adopting of the 2000 Uniform Fire Code and the 2001 California Fire Code. (First Reading & Introduction 02/05/2003 - Second Reading & Adoption 02/19/2003)

Ordinance 995 – Adding Section 9-32399.__ to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to Rezone From C-2 (General Commercial) to P-D (Planned Development). (First Reading & Introduction 02/05/2003 - Second Reading & Adoption 02/19/2003)

Ordinance 994 – Adding Section 9-32399.__ to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to Rezone From U (Unclassified) to P-D (Planned Development). (First Reading & Introduction 02/05/2003 - Second Reading & Adoption 02/19/2003)

Ordinance 993 – Adding Section 9-32399.__ to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to Rezone from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to P-D (Planned Development). (Miles & Cina Sorenson). (First Reading & Introduction 01/15/2003 - Second Reading & Adoption 02/05/2003)

Ordinance 992 – Adding Section 9-3.2399 to Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to Rezone From LM (Light Manufacturing) to P-D (Planned Development). (Los Banos Industrial Park). (First Reading & Introduction 01/02/2002 - Second Reading & Adoption 01/15/2003)

Ordinance 991 – Adding Chapter 17, Title 3 to the Municipal Code, regarding aggressive solicitations. (First Reading & Introduction 11/02/2002 - Second Reading & Adoption 12/04/2002)

Ordinance 990 – Adjusting the make-up of the Traffic Safety Committee. (First Reading & Introduction 10/02/2002 - Second Reading & Adoption 10/16/2002)

Ordinance 989 – Moving the regular monthly meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission to the third Tuesday of each month. (First Reading & Introduction 09/16/2002 - Second Reading & Adoption 10/02/2002)

Ordinance 988 – Approving General Plan Amendment No. 2002-01 & Zone Change No. 2002-03 and the Associated Mitigated Negative Declaration. (First Reading & Introduction 08/07/2002 - Second Reading & Adoption 08/21/2002)

Ordinance 987 – An Ordinance of the City of Los Banos adopting the development agreement between the City of Los Banos and J. Richard Tapia dba Golden Valley Harley Davidson.

Ordinance 986 – An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Banos authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council and the Board of Administration of the California State Public Employees Retirement System.

Ordinance 985 – An Ordinance of the City of Los Banos adding section 9-3.271 to Chapter 3 Title of the Los Banos Municipal code relating to parking lot sales/special events.

Ordinance 984 – An Emergency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Banos authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council and the Board of Administration of the California State Public Employees Retirement System.

Ordinance 983 – A Ordinance leveling special taxes within the city of Los Banos Community Facilities District No. 2002-01 (Public Safety Services).