VIOLATION
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CODE SECTION
(SAMC unless noted) |
BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE:
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Auto repairs outside of a structure, outdoor displays & storage prohibited in C Zones.
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C1 Zone = 41-366(a)
C2 Zone = 41-378(a)
C3 Zone = 41-396(a)
C4 Zone = 41-413(a)
C5 Zone = 41-425(a) |
Temporary outdoor activities require a Land Use Certificate; limit of 6 days per year; 2 days in a row; cannot block exiting.
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41-195.5 |
All assembly & processing must occur within enclosed building. (M1 Zone)
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41-473(e) |
Exit passageways may not be obstructed and may not be less than 44” wide
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SAMC 8-43 / UBC 1005.3.4.2 |
Occupying a trailer outside of approved trailer park
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10-89 |
BUSINESS LICENSE:
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Business license required
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21-5 |
Multiple businesses / separate owners
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21-10 |
Penalty for violation
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21-36 |
Posting for public display; keeping on person
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21-70 |
Vending machine license
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21-98, 21-99, 21-104 |
BUILDING PERMITS:
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Permit required – Building (Uniform Building Code)
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SAMC 8-94 / UBC 106.1 |
Mechanical (Uniform Mechanical Code)
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SAMC 8-558 / UMC 112.1 |
Plumbing (Uniform Plumbing Code)
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SAMC 8-308 / UPC 103.1.1 |
Electrical (National Electrical Code)
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SAMC 8-711 / UPC 301(a0 |
Certificate of Occupancy required
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SAMC 8-112 / UBC 109.1 |
Change in use not permitted
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SAMC 8-112 / UBC 109.2 |
CONTRACTOR’S YARDS:
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Permitted ONLY in M1 & M2 zones
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M1 Zone = 41-472(f)
M2 Zone = 41-489 |
Items must be screened
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41-473(b) |
Storage of building materials, auto parts, junk prohibited outside of approved zones
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10-140 |
FENCING / SCREENING:
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Materials must be screened by solid 8’ fence or wall
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M1 Zone – 41-473(b)
M2 Zone – 41-489 |
Barbed wire restrictions
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41-610(d)(2) |
5’ wall required abutting residential zone
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41-610.5 |
Mechanical equipment shall be screened
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41-622 |
OBSTRUCTIONS IN RIGHT-OF-WAY:
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Attracting crowds, hindering & obstructing free passage
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10-97 |
Obstructing entrance to halls, theaters, etc.
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10-98 |
Object obstructing street / sidewalk prohibited
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10-100 |
PAY PHONES:
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Land Use Certificate required
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41-198.100 |
Prohibited: Building exteriors; 24-hour restaurant/mini-marts
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Security Code (SAMC Chapter 8) |
REQUIRED PARKING:
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Required parking must be on same lot or lot next to business
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41-1300 |
Utilizing required parking spaces for other than intended purpose
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41-1302(a) |
Auto repair/body shop: use of required space for storage of vehicles for more than 72 hours prohibited. (M Zone)
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41-1302(b) |
No outdoor overnight vehicle storage (C2 Zone)
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41-378(c)(1) |
Parking areas & driveways must be paved with asphaltic or concrete surfacing
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41-1304(e) |
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE:
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Provide 6” high numbers in contrasting color in visible location
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8-211(m) |
Debris/offensive accumulation on property
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16-1 |
Sweeping into gutter
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16-2 |
Trash cans in public view
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16-34(a) |
Weeds
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16-48 |
Landscape requirements
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41-609 |
Trash enclosure requirements
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41-623(a) |
Trash enclosure screened from public view
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41-623(b) |
M1 Zone – Maintain in safe, sanitary & attractive condition
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41-473(f) |
RECYCLING FACILITIES:
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Land Use Certificate required
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41-1241 |
Standards for small collection facilities (See code)
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41-1253 |
NOISE:
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Amplified equipment
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10-153 |
Work hours for construction & property maintenance
(7am-8pm excluding Sundays & holidays)
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18-314 |
SIGNS:
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All new signs require a permit
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41-895 |
May not maintain in condition of disrepair for more than 30 days
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41-896 |
Loss of noncomforming sign status (see code for details)
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41-899 |
No person shall install, construct or maintain an illegal sign
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41-900 |
No permanent sign to exceed 25% of each window area
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41-872 |
Maximum 25% window display; not to exceed 3’ to obstruct cash register in 24 hour restaurant & mini-mart
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Security Code (Chapter 8) |
Moving, rotating or flashing signs prohibited
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41-860(3) |
On parked vehicle stationed near biz, for primary purpose of advertising
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41-860(4) |
Required to be maintained safe, neat & in good repair
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41-860(c)(2) |
A-frame, sandwich board or portable signs prohibited
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41-861(1) |
Flags, banners, pendants prohibited
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41-861(2) |
Aerials prohibited
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41-861(4) |
Representational objects for product advertising
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41-861(6) |
Wall signs – primary & secondary elevations
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41-863(a) |
Wall signs no higher than 20 feet
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41-863(d)(1) |
Special event signs (banners) – 14 days; 4 times per year; 36 sq ft (18’ long) with temp sign permit
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41-871 |
Off-premise signs
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41-1110 |
Real Estate signs
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41-1036 |
For sale/lease sign – 1 per street front; max 32 sq. ft; no higher than 12 ft
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41-870(b) |
Signs attached to poles or trees; signs on public property
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41-860(a) (7); 10-27 |
Downtown Signs; general requirements
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41-1021 |
